init python:


    event('abbey_neutral', triggers='map_res_19', group='map_res_abbey', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)

    event('abbey_choice', triggers='map_res_19', group='map_res_abbey', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)

    event('abbey_solansia_s_tears', triggers='map_res_19', group='map_res_abbey', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)

    event('abbey_up_in_smoke', conditions=('castle.morale < 40',), triggers='map_res_19', group='map_res_abbey', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)

    event('abbey_tiger_monk', triggers='map_res_19', group='map_res_abbey', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)


label abbey_neutral:

scene bg46 with fade
$ avatar.add_exp (100)
$ change_research_bonus(1)

"After bringing in a small squad of soldiers and easily subduing the monks at the abbey, Rowan was surprised when it was Cliohna that arrived to take control of the structure."
"The sorceress spent around an hour looking through the library and other facilities before turning her attention to the people who'd called this place home. Each was given a private interview and gauged to see how susceptible they were to corruption."
"Eventually she selected some of the monks and used her magic on them to make them compliant and obedient to her, the rest she killed. Those spared were granted a crystal ball to communicate with her and receive orders."
"Satisfied with her new research assistants, Cliohna vacated the building without bothering to say anything else to Rowan. He was left to arrange for the soldiers to return and continue his explorations on his own."

return






label abbey_choice:

scene bg46 with fade
$ avatar.add_exp (100)
$ change_research_bonus(1)

"With Rowan at the head and Cliohna in tow, a small attack force approached the abbey. However, as they drew close the sorceress called a stop. There was something off about this place."
"She described it as the sweet scent of corruption. The sort of aura left by demons, this one in particular seemed to be a cubi with some magical talent."
"After, the approach changed from that of attack to that of diplomacy. The squad entered openly and without weapons drawn, instantly bringing the incubus out of hiding to meet his guests."
"He welcomed them into his abode and showed off how he'd charmed the monks and even brought in a few extra 'research assistants' to help him with his work. The demon was especially interested in the story of the twins and offered to swear his loyalty to them."
"In exchange for leaving him to his work in the abbey, he would put the library and his staff at Cliohna's disposal. Whether or not to accept fell to Rowan. He looked at each of the humans in the place that had previously been holy ground."
"They were all naked, or nearly so. Bleary eyed and perhaps underfed, but with dazed smiles on their faces. These men and women were sex slaves to an incubus."
"To accept would mean their continued enslavement. However, this demon was obviously intelligent and talented. He would be very useful as a researcher here. And its not like the monks would be much better off with Cliohna as their mistress. "
menu:
    "Leave the abbey to the incubus sorcerer":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan agreed to leave the abbey to him. Cliohna nodded her approval. Then set to work in establishing communication lines and research structures."
        "The man left her to it, wanting to get out of this place as soon as possible. Those faces were very unsettling."
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ change_relation('cliohna', 5)
        $ change_research_bonus(1)
        return
    "Banish the incubus":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan refused his offered deal, then surprised the incubus when he demanded control of the abbey from him. The demon was enraged by the man's apparent gall, and refused to leave his new lair."
        "Cliohna rolled her eyes, then struck down the demon in an instant, knocking him out with a bolt of lightning."
        "Seeing Rowan arch an eyebrow at her, she explained most demons were too dense to pull off multiple lasting ensorcellment, so she wanted to check if he would be of any use to her before disposing of him."
        "The hero just shook his head, then ordered the monks dressed up. At least theyd have some of their dignity back."
        $ avatar.corruption -= 3
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        return


    "Offer him a post in the Dark Sanctum" if (castle.buildings['sanctum'].troops < castle.buildings['sanctum'].capacity):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan instead presented a third option, travelling to Castle Bloodmean and serving the twins directly. A chance to establish himself in proper facilities with his own kind intrigued the incubus, so he agreed."
        "The abbey secured, Cliohna quickly had her students charm the remaining monks, while Rowan directed his new recruit back to the portal so he could join his peers under X'zaratl."
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        $ castle.buildings['sanctum'].troops += 1
        return






label abbey_solansia_s_tears:

scene bg46 with fade
$ avatar.add_exp (100)

"Rowan had been called away at the worst possible moment."
"He had not wanted to leave the orcs alone, they had about as much self control as a sailor in a whore house, and about as much sense."
"But when Jezera had ordered that he go to the archive immediately in search of some mystical tome that Cliohna was after, he had no reason to defy her wishes."
"To make things worse, the book hadnt even been there, but he would have to deal with that later."
"While hed gone to look for the book, the orcs had gone straight to the chapel where they had found the abbeys monks huddled up in fear."
"Unarmed, and more than likely also pacifists, they were not threat to the orcs, but that hadnt stopped the savages from killing them all. "
"By the time Rowan arrived, their corpses lay strewn across the floor of the chapel, and the orcs were whooping and roaring in triumph."
"It was a horrible sight for any man to see, but what really disturbed Rowan was the bust of Solansia on the chapels altar."
"Blood had sprayed up, covering the statues chest, but only a few drops have reached her face, creating the illusion that the goddess was crying tears of blood."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    show rowan necklace neutral behind bg46
    ro "Shouldve done something to protect them, then."
    "Always watching, never acting. And the moment she cant rely on her hero to save the day, she cries tears of blood. Ridiculous."
    "He paid the statue no more mind, and left the orcs to their revelment."
else:

    "The whole thing started to make Rowan feel sick, so he left the orcs to their revelment, hoping hed be able to put the whole thing out of his mind."


$ change_research_bonus(1)
$ avatar.add_guilt(5)
return






label abbey_up_in_smoke:

$ avatar.add_exp (100)

scene bg46 with fade

"First he had heard the bells, ringing loudly as he approached, and then he saw a plume of black smoke rising high into the blue morning sky."
"One of the orcs had gotten sloppy and broken from the squad upon spying an attractive young nun. Rowan had moved to stop him, but it was too late; they had been seen, and the alarm had been raised."
"The ringing had stopped now."
"They were an hour out when the incident occurred, and it had given anybody who might have been at the abbey ample time to escape before the invaders arrived."
"No doubt they had taken whatever they could carry, but as for the rest, they had no intention of letting it fall into the hands of Rowan and his masters."
"Flames now licked throughout the ground floor, making any sort of ingress impossible, and it wouldnt be long before the fire consumed the entire building."
"There was nothing here for Rowan except ashes. "


return






label abbey_tiger_monk:

$ avatar.add_exp (100)

scene bg46 with fade

"When they had arrived at the abbey, theyd been unable to find a single soul. The place looked like it had been abandoned, but the whole thing puzzled Rowan."
"If they had left, they had taken nothing with them."
"In fact, the entire place looked lived in; beds were unmade, unfinished manuscripts lay on the shelves were the monks had been working on them. Rowan half expected to find food still cooling in the dining hall."
"Still, a thorough search of the grounds by the troops had turned up nothing. It was like they had simply vanished."
"If he hadnt tripped on the rug in the monks' workshop, Rowan would never had discovered the trapdoor below, cut into the floor so as not to be noticeable."
"Gripping the iron ring with both hands and giving it a hefty tug, light spilled into the small, cramped space below, illuminating the faces of the abbeys terrified occupants."

menu:
    "Call the orcs to take the monks prisoner.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan called out and ten minutes later, a dozen or so men stood in room, bound in iron chains."
        "Most of the monks were elderly, but even the faces of the younger men looked drawn from fear of their fate that was to follow."
        "Not wanting to look at them anymore, the hero ordered the soldiers to take the men back to the castle."

        $ change_prisoners(12)
        $ change_research_bonus(0.5)
        $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        return
    "Let Cliohna deal with them.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He closed the trapdoor without a word. An illusion of salvation - his orcs would not find them, of that he was certain. But once Cliohna and her students arrived, all routes to freedom would be locked. Physically, and mentally."
        "He tried not to think about it, as he once more took to the track."
        $ change_research_bonus(1)
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        return
    "Close the trapdoor, and let them escape.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "If Rowan had had a difficult time finding the trapdoor, the orcs would be very unlikely to do so."
        "There was no need for these monks to suffer at the hands of his overlords, or be slaves to Cliohnas magics."
        show rowan necklace neutral behind bg46
        ro "Wait till midnight. Then run. As fast as you can. Leave everything behind, and never return."
        "He closed the trapdoor and placed the rug back over the top to conceal it once more. He organized a hasty removal by the troops of anything that might be useful, but waited with informing the castle of their new acquisition."
        "He gave the monks their promised 24 hours, then ordered Cliohnas apprentices to take over the abandoned building. "

        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
        $ change_research_bonus(0.5)
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('corrupted_abbey_dazzanath', triggers='map_res_19', conditions=('castle.buildings["sanctum"].lvl > 0', 'castle.buildings["brothel"].lvl > 0',),
        group='map_res_abbey', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)


    event('dazzanath_arrives', triggers="week_end", active=False, group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


label corrupted_abbey_dazzanath:
$ avatar.add_exp (100)

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Usually, Rowan never checked individual Abbeys before ordering his orcs in. It was inefficient, scouting every single location that he would inevitably order to be burned to the ground."
else:
    "Usually, Rowan never checked individual Abbeys before ordering his orcs in."
    "It was easier that way. He didn't want to see the faces of people that would soon die or be enslaved by his orders."

"But this time, things were different, as the abbey before him laid in an area he was told to pay specific attention to."

show xzaratl neutral at center with dissolve

xz "If you want to, that is. You might find something Interesting there."

hide xzaratl with dissolve

"Would it be too much to wish that the people he was supposed to be working with would kindly stop being so infuriatingly cryptic half of the time?"
"Probably yes."


scene bg46 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Regardless, whatever Xzaratl was referring to, Rowan knew it would be unwise to simply ignore her words. That's why this time, after scouting the abbey, he didn't call the castle and instead went to pay the clergy a visit."
"Thus far, he didn't find anything odd about the place. The building itself wasn't any different than all the other temples of Solansia. It was a small, octagonal structure, with large windows on the side of it."
"Rowan approached the main gate and knocked twice. After a short while, a pair of acolytes opened it up and inquired about the nature of his visit."
"He introduced himself, giving his full name but not mentioning his past as the Hero of Karst, and explained he was merely passing by. He told them he wished to pay his respects to Solansia and rest a while before continuing his journey."
"A simple cover, that would serve his needs for the time."
"But the acolytes weren't all too keen on letting him inside, he saw that much from their expressions. They eyed him suspiciously and kept exchanging glances, as if both of them expected the other to come up with an excuse to send the visitor away."
"But they found none, and with some reluctance, led him inside, into the large, also octagonal, hall that made the center of the abbey."
"Rowan looked up at the statue of Solansia and knelt before it to offer a quick prayer. But just as he was about to start, a pleasant voice called out to him."

aga "Rowan Blackwell?"
aga "Is that you?"

"A short, plump nun entered the hall from one of the side rooms. She looked no older than her early forties if Rowan were to judge from the small wrinkles around her mouth."
"She approached him with a kind smile on her lips and a bright sparkle in her eyes, and bowed her head in respect."


if avatar.guilt > 49:
    "Rowan returned the greeting with a hollow smile."
else:

    "Rowan returned the greeting with a polite smile."


ro "In the flesh. Have we met?"

$ agathaName = "Reverend Agatha"

aga "Reverend Agatha, the Abbess. And no. Not exactly."
aga "But I saw you once. A long time ago. After the battle of Seeley Fields."

"Her smile turned melancholic and a painful shadow crossed her face."

aga "I was one of the nurses that took care of the wounded. You visited the infirmary, to send off an old friend."

"Rowan grimaced despite himself. He remembered the battle, and what transpired after it."
"Sir Raignald, one of the few nobles who openly expressed his support for Rowan being named General, received a grievous wound on Seely Fields. He died soon after, in his final words begging Rowan to create a world where his daughters could live happily."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Rowan hadn't thought about the old knight for a long time now and was none too pleased with the nun for reminding him of the promises he made that day."
    "But he couldn't reveal just how far he strayed from the path he vowed to follow."
else:
    "Rowan still thought about the old knight from time to time. A joyous fellow, he always bragged about his younger child being the jewel of the realm."
    "If he knew how far had Rowan strayed from the path he once vowed to follow, he would not doubt punch him in the face in an attempt to straighten him up."
    "It wasn't a pleasant thought, but Rowan couldn't help but smile at the memory of his old companion. The realms suffered a great loss when Raignald left them."


ro "Sir Raignald. He was a good man."

aga "So he was. I remember he spoke of his daughters in his final moments. Said he hoped they would one day find a husband as noble as you."

ro "I hope they did."

aga "So do I."

"The nun smiled warmly. The two acolytes were still with them, standing behind Rowan, somewhat uncomfortable with the odd reunion."

aga "But enough reminiscing about the painful past. Rowan Blackwell, Hero of Karst, I cannot express how happy am I to see you here. Solansia has finally answered our prayers."
aga "There is something you must assist us with-"

aco "Reverend Mother, you mustnt!"

"One of the acolytes suddenly raised his voice in opposition."

aco "This man is not part of the Codifice! He cannot learn of-"

aga "\"This man\" is one of the six heroes who slew the last Demon Lord. He is more fitting for this task than any of us ever were in the first place!"

"The nun's voice cut the air, silencing the two acolytes with a tone of absolute authority."
"Rowan glanced behind him. While clearly chastised, the men did not seem all that convinced of the idea."

aga "I apologize. They mean well. There are dark forces abound, and trust is hard to come by."
aga "But I know your arrival must be a sign from the Goddess. I am certain of it."

"The nun turned to her two assistants."

aga "Leave us."

"The men hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly obeyed. Agatha smiled at Rowan once more."

aga "It will be easier to simply show you. Come with me."

"Rowan raised an eyebrow and followed the Abbess. Guess he stumbled upon whatever it was X'zaratl was speaking of."
"The two of them headed to the small door at the back of the temple, entering living quarters of the Solansia clergy. Occasionally, they would pass another nun or a priest."
"Judging from the size of it, Rowan estimated the abbey had around a dozen of faithful living in it, including the Abbess."
"Agatha led him to a spiraling staircase, guarded by a young nun."
"Though guarded was perhaps a bit of an overstatement, as the woman did not notice them approach. She stared into the distance with a dazed expression, and only snapped back to reality once the Reverend Mother touched her shoulder."

aga "Get some rest, Sister. Ill keep watch for now."

"The nun blushed, stammered an apology, and quickly left the two. Agatha opened the door to what Rowan believed was the cellar. As they headed downstairs, the Abbess finally decided to shine some light on the whole mystery."

aga "A month ago, he came to us in our sleep. A demon most vile. He whispered words best left unspoken, and tried to lead us astray with promises of pleasure."
aga "We turned him away, obviously."
aga "But then, a vision came to me. The Goddess herself appeared before me, telling me of the demon that plagued us."
aga "She reminded me of the duty we all took upon ourselves and bestowed unto us a truly holy quest."
aga "You see, by turning the demon away, we only sentence others to be his prey. Rather than protect the people, we chose to protect ourselves."
aga "So insteadWe laid a trap..."

"Her voice trailed off. The dramatic pause annoyed the hero, but he decided to wait for her to continue of her own accord and remained silent."
"A moment later, they reached the door. Rowan kept watching the Abbess from the corner of his eyes and noticed her breath growing slightly heavier, and her cheeks somewhat redder."
"The Abbess took out a heavy key and opened the cellar-"
"Instantly, Rowan's sense of smell was assaulted by an overwhelming stench of semen. He covered his nose with his sleeve and peered into the half-dark."
"He saw him, on the other side of the room. The demon. An incubus. He was illuminated by two nearby torches and chained to the wall."
"His head snapped upwards at the sound of the door opening, and he was now glaring at them both furiously, with glowing, pink eyes."

aga "His name is Dazzanath. For over three weeks now, he's been chained here, kept drained by us so he cannot escape his bonds."

"The two approached the incubus. Despite being allegedly trapped underground for nearly a month, he didn't seem all that weakened to Rowan."
"His pink eyes pierced through Rowan with intensity, and the chains rattled worryingly as his powerful arms threatened to break them with brute force alone."
"- but without success so far."
"Furthermore, the demon was surrounded by a circle of runes. While Rowan lacked the expertise to identify them, he believed they sapped his strength, at least partially."
"Finally, Rowan couldn't miss the fact the incubus lower half was exposed for the whole world to see. His dick swayed in front of their eyes, looking painfully erect."
"For some reason, Rowan felt his eyes drift to it of their own accord and he had to focus quite heavily to force them away."
"There was now no doubt this was what Xzaratl spoke of. And while Rowan already had a pretty good picture of what was going on, there were still some questions he had to ask the Abbess."

$ event_tmp['ask_name'] = False
$ event_tmp['ask_rune_circle'] = False
$ event_tmp['ask_naked'] = False
$ event_tmp['ask_drained'] = False
$ event_tmp['Dazzanath cum dump'] = False
label AgathaMenu:

menu:
    "Ask how she knows his name.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        aga "Ah, one of the acolytes mentioned it to me last week. They check on him regularly, and some of them use the opportunity to learn more about him."
        ro "You dont talk with him yourself?"
        "Agatha shook her head."
        aga "I've been too occupied scouring the ancient texts for ways to banish him. I fear it left me little time for other things, so I had to relegate keeping watch to other members of the Codifice."
        $ event_tmp['ask_name'] = True
        jump AgathaMenu
    "Ask about the rune circle.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Agatha smiled brightly in response and straightened her back proudly."
        aga "Its a gift from Solansia herself! As we prepared our trap, she sent me another vision, showing what runes will keep him powerless. They've been exceptionally useful in keeping him pliant and obedient."
        "Rowan took another look at the incubus. The demon growled at him in response. How was that \"pliant and obedient\"?"
        ro "Have you experienced such visions in the past?"
        "The nun hesitated for a moment, then shook her head."
        ro "(Not suspicious at all.)"
        $ event_tmp['ask_rune_circle'] = True
        jump AgathaMenu
    "Ask why hes naked.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        aga "Oh, thats simple. We couldnt risk him hiding any lockpicks in his clothes."
        ro "Did you find any?"
        aga "No."
        ro "So why is he still naked?"
        "The Abbess furrowed her eyebrows, uncertain how to respond."
        aga "Um... I believe some of the acolytes said they didn't want to come near him unless absolutely necessary?"
        "She blushed, ashamed of herself, and looked away."
        aga "I didn't really think about it until now, to be honest."
        ro "(Right...)"
        $ event_tmp['ask_naked'] = True
        jump AgathaMenu
    "Ask how exactly are they keeping him drained.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        aga "Oh, its simple! We drain his cum."
        ro ""
        ro "You drain his cum."
        aga "Yes. Its the incubus main source of power. As long as his testicles are empty, he is powerless to escape."
        ro ""
        "He looked her straight in the eyes. She tilted her head, clearly not understanding his apparent disbelief."
        ro "(Oh Goddess.)"
        $ event_tmp['ask_drained'] = True
        jump AgathaMenu


    "Ask why didn't they kill him." if event_tmp['ask_name'] and event_tmp['ask_rune_circle'] and event_tmp['ask_naked'] and event_tmp['ask_drained']:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        aga "Oh, we couldn't! We cannot risk him reforming in the Outer Dark!"
        aga "A incubus this powerful cannot be slain with a simple sword, his essence would simply escape this realm, and in time, create a new body for itself!"
        aga "That's why we keep him here for now. And that's where you come in."
        aga "If you agree to help us, that is."
        "The Abbess looked up at him with a hopeful smile, while Rowan did his best to suppress a sigh. His eyes wandered to the runes surrounding the incubus."
        "He doubted they really did anything except look mysterious. Just as he doubted that keeping him drained actually weakened the incubus."
        "The whole damn story came apart at the seams the moment anyone stopped to think about it, and Rowan had no doubt the incubus had to work the clerics for some time to have them all discard basic logic so easily."
        "For crying out loud, the demons did not, and never did, \"reform\" after being slain. Just like people, they all die when they are killed. Even Karnas, for all his power, was never able to come back from the dead."
        "It was time to decide what to do about the whole situation. Rowan looked at the incubus once more, his glowing eyes staring right at him-"
        "..."
        "Uh..."
        ""
        "What was he on about?"
        aga "Are you feeling alright, Rowan?"
        "Feeling a bit lightheaded, Rowan blinked rapidly a few times, trying to get his thoughts together. What was he..."
        ro "I... Yes, I'm feeling alright, just..."
        "This wasnt like him, suddenly spacing out like that. Something was-"
        "He heard Agatha gasp loudly."
        aga "Oh no! Look, Rowan!"
        "She pointed to the demon's nether regions, and Rowan followed her finger."
        "Precum was leaking from Dazzanath painfully erect cock, filling the room with a heavy aroma of cum. The demon grunted in discomfort, and buckled his hips forward, making white droplets fall on the floor in front of them both."
        aga "But we already drained him today! Solansia protect us, we cant let him regain his power!"
        "Eyes fixated on the organ before them, Rowan knew that one of them would have to kneel before Dazzanath, to prevent him from escaping. It was the only way, after all"

menu:
    "Rowan kneels.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanGaySex += 1
        scene black with fade
        show rowan necklace happy behind black
        "Rowan felt his mouth water. His head was light from the intoxicating smell of Dazzanaths cock, and he couldn't help but watch fascinated as its bulbous head swayed enticingly before him."
        "Without a word, Rowan knelt before the incubus. So did Reverend Agatha, by his side  either to advise him on the proper draining technique or just to watch."
        "Rowan was grateful for the consideration, but it wouldnt be needed. He was a hero  and he always saw the job through."
        "Even a blowjob."
        "As he feasted his eyes on the sight before him, Agatha reached out, running her fingers under Dazzanaths cock. She scooped up the leaked cum and brought it to her lips."
        "She licked it up greedily and sighed with satisfaction, a look of complete exaltation on her face."
        aga "Ah So thick"
        "Meanwhile, Rowan still couldn't take his eyes from the engorged head before him, its heavy aroma assaulting his senses. His mind felt heavy, and his body turned numb."
        "It was increasingly more difficult for him to focus on anything other than the growing need inside of him."
        scene cg201 with fade
        pause 3
        "Slowly, he leaned forward and opened his mouth. The incubus' hips buckled forward, and the tip passed through his lips."
        "Salty precum covered the inside of his mouth, and he started to explore the throbbing tool with reverence, running his tongue along it with passion. Whenever it hit the inside of his cheeks, it left a pleasant, numbing sensation, that went straight to his head."
        "Until now, he still heard a quiet voice in the back of his head that kept insisting something was wrong with the entire scene, but it was silenced the moment he tasted the demon's cock."
        "Rowan could now focus on properly draining the captured incubus, just he was supposed to."
        aga "Deeper. You have to take it deeper."
        "The Abbess urged him on from the sidelines, and Rowan didnt need to be told twice. He leaned in, taking it halfway through, enjoying its shape and warmth. Little by little, he pushed forward, gurgling as the tip hit the back of his throat, and then further down, deep inside."
        aga "Now, move your head slowly You need to bring him to the edge before we can drain him."
        "The Abbess clung to his arm, whispering excitedly in his ear, her hot breath on his neck. He could hear the hunger in her voice, and for some reason, he felt immense joy at the fact he was the one taking care of draining Dazzanath, and not her."
        "Elevated, he started to slowly slide his lips up and down the demon's cock, his jaw loosening up as he felt the incubus leak more and more precum into his mouth."
        "Quickly, he started to pick up the pace, not paying much attention to anything besides the taste of the corrupt cock and its semen."
        "A soft hand touched his own, left one, and the Abbess brought his fingers up, guiding them to the incubus sack."
        aga "Now, massage them gently We have to drain him thoroughly."
        "His fingers touched the heavy balls, admiring their weight. The source of the incubus power. They had to empty them."
        "He had to empty them."
        aga "Almost there! Drink it up! You have to drink it! It's the only way to seal the dark power inside his semen!"
        "He heard the incubus grunt."
        "The quiet voice in the back of his head suddenly woke up again, screaming at him not to do it. Maybe drinking Dazzanath's corrupt, delicious cum wouldn't be such a great idea..."

        menu:
            "Drink it.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                scene black with fade
                show rowan necklace aroused behind black
                "Warm, thick cum hit the back of his throat. Greedily, Rowan started to drink it all down, a warm, pleasant feeling spreading through his body as he did."
                ro "Ah Ah"
                "Dazed, he fell back. Slowly, the fog that covered his mind seemed to dissipate, now replaced with a burning sensation deep inside his stomach."
                "He looked up-"
                "And saw the incubus cock was still hard and leaking cum."
                aga "Oh no, its still not drained!"
                "Panicked, the Abbess quickly positioned herself in front of the demon, read to do her duty as the incubus cum dump."
                aga "Cum... Cum... Been so long..."
                "Her excited whispers filled the room, and the gravity of the situation suddenly crushed into Rowan, washing away the numbness of his thoughts and body. Quickly, he grabbed the Abbess by the arm and painfully yanked her backward."
                "He saw her eyes flare up in anger, furious at being denied her treat."
                ro "Reverend Mother, we cant both spend the day draining him. Ill take care of things, while you consult the sacred texts. Maybe youll find something that will help us."
                "He couldnt risk having her around when he confronted the incubus."
                "The abbess tried to protest, tried to struggle, but when she turned around to look at the incubus, her body suddenly lost all of its energy. She nodded in agreement, somewhat dazed, and left the room in a hurry, leaving the two of them alone."
                "Rowan stood up. He placed his hand on his sword and turned to address the incubus, careful not to look him in the eyes."

                $ avatar.corruption += 5

                $ event_tmp['Dazzanath cum dump'] = True
                jump confrontDaz
            "Dont drink it.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                scene black with fade
                show rowan necklace concerned behind black
                ro "(Dont!)"
                "Panicking, Rowan suddenly fell back, releasing the cock from his lips. It throbbed violently and unleashed a stream of thick cum into the air, some of which landed on Rowan's pants."
                "The Abbess gasped in horror and instantly took Rowan's place, obediently drinking all of the corrupt sperm. Rowan could only watch, dazed, as the once pure nun gulped loudly, choking from all the cum the cock kept pumping into her."
                "Half a minute later, she released his dick, an exalted look on her face as she still savored its taste."
                aga "Ah Ah. That That should do it."
                "She sighed happily. Rowan took a quick glance at the demon's penis."
                "It was still erect and still leaking cum."
                aga "Oh no, no no no!"
                "Panicked, she turned around and looked at the hero."
                aga "Rowan, we must do something about this!"
                "Her terrified, cum stained face finally pushed the hero out of his stupor. He forced himself upwards, feeling a bit wobbly on his knees, but the numbing fog that covered his thoughts was quickly dissipating."
                "He placed one hand on his sword, while the other reached for the Abbess. He grabbed her by the arm and yanked back, away from the corruptive influence of Dazzanath's cock."
                ro "Reverend Mother, you should consult the sacred texts. Maybe youll find something that will help us."
                "He didnt want her around when he confronted the incubus."
                "The abbess tried to protest, but when she turned around to look at the incubus, she suddenly lost her resolve and nodded in agreement. She left the room in a hurry, leaving the two of them alone."
                jump confrontDaz
    "Rowan watches as Agatha kneels.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene cg212 with fade
        show rowan necklace happy behind cg212
        pause 3
        "Rowan felt his mouth water. His head was light from the intoxicating smell of Dazzanaths cock, and he couldn't help but watch fascinated as its bulbous head swayed enticingly before him."
        ro "( Hold on Something is)"
        "Furrowing his eyebrows, Rowan couldn't help my think that something Something wasn't exactly right with this scene."
        "A furious voice in the back of his head kept telling to \"snap out of it\", but he could not say why was he supposed to \"snap out it\", or what exactly was the \"it\" he supposed to snap out of."
        "Standing motionlessly, he tried to make some sense of his thoughts, when the cock twitched again. By his side, the Abbess let out a startled gasp."
        aga "Oh no, its getting worse!"
        "Quickly, she knelt before the incubus. Rowan felt like he should probably stop her, but he couldn't determine why, and at the moment his heavy body wasn't exactly complying with his wishes."
        "He could only stare as the Abbess opened her mouth, and slowed enveloped the incubus tool with her lips. She eased it in slowly, carefully, with great reverence."
        "But as soon as she managed to force it all the way in, she rapidly picked her pace up, working the shaft with great tempo. It felt Wrong, to see a woman of faith show such great practice in sucking a cock, but again, Rowan couldn't say why exactly."
        aga "Mmmph- Mmm! . Mmmph!"
        "The incubus remained almost motionless, lightly bucking his hips to match the Abbess movement. Rowan could still feel his eyes on him, but he couldn't bring himself to look up."
        "Transfixed on the Abbess, he felt himself split between revulsion and jealousy, slowly growing aware that of these two conflicting feelings, only one was truly his..."
        "Suddenly, Agatha stopped. She slid off the cock, keeping her lips closed around the tip, and gently reached out to massage the demons balls."
        "Dazzanath grunted, and pushed his hips forward, coming straight into her mouth. Agatha's cheeks ballooned, and gulping loudly, the Reverend Mother started to drain the corrupt seed from the demon."
        aga "Mmm- ah, ah, ah"
        "Finally, she released his cock, an exalted expression on her face. She sat down, panting, eyes still focused the throbbing tool in front of her."
        " Which started leaking cum once more."
        aga "Oh no."
        "Panicked, she turned around and looked up at the hero."
        aga "Rowan, we must do something about this!"
        "Her terrified, cum stained face finally pushed Rowan out of his stupor. He placed one hand on his sword, while the other reached for the Abbess. He grabbed her by the arm and yanked back."
        aga "Reverend Mother, you should consult the sacred texts. Maybe youll find something that will help us."
        "He didnt want her around when he confronted the incubus."
        "The abbess tried to protest, but when she turned around to look at the incubus, she suddenly lost her resolve and nodded in agreement. She left the room in a hurry, leaving the two of them alone."
        jump confrontDaz
    "(Fight this, damn it!)":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene black with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind black
        "Rowan felt his mouth water. His head was light from the intoxicating smell of Dazzanaths cock, and he couldn't help but -"
        ro "(NO!)"
        "Forcing himself into action, Rowan slapped himself across the face, the stinging pain that followed bringing him out of his stupor."
        "Dazzanaths chains rattled dangerously. Rowan brought his hand to his sword and shook his head at the Incubus, careful not to look him in the eyes."
        "Not yet. Not with Reverend Agatha around."
        aga "Rowan? Is everything ok?"
        ro "Yes, Reverend Agatha. Would you mind leaving the two of us alone?"
        aga "I shouldnt-"
        "The Incubus turned his eyes to the Abbess. In an instant, the resolve to be of assistance drained from her posture, and she nodded obediently."
        aga " If you feel it best."
        "The Abbess left the room in a hurry, leaving the two of them alone."

label confrontDaz:

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black
show dazzanath neutral behind black

ro ""
ro "I imagine you do speak, is that right?"

daz "Mhmmmm, I do."

"The incubus had a pleasant, almost velvety voice."

daz "But Agatha is always so Fun to have around. How could I ever interrupt you two?"

"He chuckled softly. The chains that held his arms rattled again, and this time  popped off the wall, as the demon casually removed a fake link that must have been there from the start."

daz "And I was... Curious. Agatha was supposed to keep her \"holy quest\" secret from everyone And yet she brought you here. She must hold you in high esteem, Rowan."

"It wasnt often that Rowan met demons unfamiliar with his past. Dazzanath was a rare exception. "

daz "Which means the two of us are likely going to fight Unless"

"The incubus opened his arms up invitingly."

daz "Look The fact you still haven't stabbed me with that pointy thing inclines me to think that maybe there is some Common ground for us to find..."
daz "What is it that you desire, Rowan? Is it women? The abbey has no small number of them, you would just need to give me some time to finish my work. Men? Same as the above."
daz "Is it power? Youd be surprised what sort of concoctions can be prepared with incubus fluids..."
daz "Riches? Treasures? I have quite the collection... You could pick something for yourself..."

"The incubus went on, going through the usual temptation routine Rowan was slowly getting familiar with by this point."
"But there was indeed a common ground for them to find. There was something Rowan wanted from the incubus, though it was not what Dazzanath imagined."


if avatar.corruption > 49:
    "His work on the Abbey was impressive. If not for Rowan, he would likely succeed in converting it fully, without anybody ever noticing anything wrong. His method of infiltration was unorthodox, but the fact he was able to pull it off showed great skill."
    "Skill the twins could benefit from if Dazzanath agreed to spy for them."
else:

    "The incubus sickened him, there was no denying it. It was downright demoralizing, witnessing the servants of Solansia being reduced to mere cock-slaves."
    "He also couldn't deny Dazzanath possessed both skill and a particular brand of bravado that would make him an excellent spy in the service of the twins."


"His method of control, in particular, would also be of great use. Rowan was accustomed to demons trying to break his will with brute force, but Dazzanaths, while not as direct, and therefore much less effective, was also much less invasive."
"And in certain ways that was much more dangerous."

menu:
    "Recruit him as a spy.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan signaled the Incubus to stop and finally took his hand off the sword."
        ro "Enough. None of these interest me."
        ro "But we might come to an agreement after all"
        jump recruitDaz
    "Slay him.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        " Far, far too dangerous."

        if event_tmp['Dazzanath cum dump']:
            " But did that really mean Rowan had to kill him?"
            "The hero hesitated, the memory of Dazzanaths cock in his mouth, and his sperm in his stomach, still fresh in his mind."
            "His gaze wandered to the incubus' fully erect tool. The demon, still talking, quickly took notice."
            daz "Or is what you want Me?"
            " The Twins would find his skills useful... And with Dazzanath in castle Bloodmeen, Rowan could keep an eye on him to make sure he wouldn't be up to any mischief..."
            "Surely it was an option worth considering, right?"
            "Before Rowan could even consider the idea thoroughly, he found himself already agreeing."
            ro "We might come to an agreement after all"
            jump recruitDaz
        else:

            "Without giving the incubus a moment to react, Rowan jumped forward, brandishing his sword. Instantly, his mind slowed down, as the demon attempted to stop him in his tracks with magic."
            "Too little, too late."
            "Powering through the mental domination, Rowan reached the demon and pushed his sword into his chest. With no armor, no blade of his own, and no room to dodge, the Incubus fate was sealed on the spot."
            daz " No way "
            "The demon coughed blood, desperately clinging to Rowan, but his strength was already failing him."
            daz " Such a stupid death"
            "Rowan pushed the incubus off him, pulling out his blade. The demon fell to the ground, lifeless."
            "..."

            scene black with fade
            "It took some time to explain the Abbess everything. At first, she was hysterical, and for a moment Rowan feared the whole situation would result in violence  further violence, that is  but in the end, he was able to talk the acolytes down."
            "Many still couldnt believe the demon had deceived them, but in time, the corruptive influence would leave their body, and they would see reason."
            "For now, Rowan preferred not stick around, in case any of them choose to enact bloody vengeance for the death of their \"prisoner\"."
            "He sneaked away from the Abbey under the cover of night, knowing he already spent far longer in it that he should have had."
            "At least for now."
            "He could, at least, take comfort in knowing its residents would be safe."

            $ change_favor('solancia', 1)

            $ avatar.corruption -= 5
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(15)
            $ change_relation('xzaratl', -5)
            return

label recruitDaz:

"In the following minutes, Rowan briefly explained who his masters were, and what was their goal. While Dazzanath proved to be horribly uninformed in the matters of demon politics, or any politics, he did hear of the twins and seemed intrigued by the idea of working with Jezera."
"Her style, at least, interested him, because as far as the overall goal went..."

daz "With all due respect, Rowan Blackwell, but I find world domination... Oh, so horribly clichГ©! It's a fun way to pass the time, don't get me wrong, but I cannot imagine ruling it to be anything but a massive headache."

"Rowan stopped himself from rolling his eyes and decided not to comment. Personal outlook aside, Dazzanath ultimately did agree to join them... He just had one little request"
"That Rowan allowed him to remain in the Abbey, to finish his work. Shouldn't take him more than a month or so."
"In return, hell bring the converted clergy with him to castle Bloodmeen. Surely Rowan would find some use for a dozen of cum hungry slaves, no?"

menu:
    "Agree.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The Abbey was already lost. Might as well get something out of it."
        "Dazzanath would be free to do as he pleased."
        "He reattached the Incubus to the wall and headed out to find Reverend Agatha. He found her studying the texts, as he told her to."
        "Trying to avoid her trusting eyes, he told her he would look for a way to slay the Incubus, and that for now, they are too keep him drained and weakened, as they did before."
        aga "Thank you, Rowan! We will do just that. Our fate is in your hands now."
        "It was indeed. And it was already sealed."
        "Agatha insisted he stay over for dinner, but Rowan declined."
        "He already spent too much time at the abbey."
        "He left the same day."

        $ activate_event('dazzanath_arrives')
        $ set_event_timer('dazzanath_arrives', 'after_abbey', 4)
        $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
        $ avatar.corruption += 5

        $ change_favor('solancia', -1)
        return
    "Refuse. Hes leaving with you.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Whether it was because they needed his services now, or because Rowan found the idea of letting Dazzanath do as he pleased with the Abbey reprehensible, the incubus was informed they would be leaving the Abbey immediately."
        "Rowan found Reverent Agatha studying the sacred texts, as he told her too. He lied he knew somebody who would be able to help, but they couldn't risk waiting for them to arrive at the Abbey. Instead, he will take the incubus, and escort him personally to the destination."
        "At first, the Abbess opposed the idea, the corruptive influence forcing her to find more and more bizarre excuse to prevent the incubus from leaving the abbey."
        "But Rowan was relentless. After over two hours of persuading, Reverend Agatha finally gave up. The very same day, the Incubus was bound in chains and released in Rowan's care."
        "The two left the Abbey soon afterward. Agatha insisted the hero should stay over for dinner, but Rowan declined."
        "He spent in the Abbey way too much time anyway."

        $ change_favor('solancia', 1)
        $ recruitDaz = True






        return






label dazzanath_arrives:


"Rowan was informed Dazzanath arrived at the castle while he was away, bringing with him the promised slaves."
"The brainwashed clergy was added to the prison, and the Incubus now awaited his orders."

$ change_prisoners(12)
$ recruitDaz = True






return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('the_faithful_caretaker', conditions=('castle.research_bonus > 2', 'week > 23',), triggers='map_res_19', group='map_res_abbey', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)
    event('abbey_first', triggers='map_res_19', conditions=('week > 3',), group='map_res_abbey', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)

label the_faithful_caretaker:
$ avatar.add_exp (100)


scene bg46 with fade

$ garin_in_rastedel = True

"Another day, and another abbey lingered on the horizon."
"But this time Rowan did not contact Cliohna immediately. Something didnt feel right about it"
"Trusting his intuition, the hero approached it slowly."
"The area was quiet. Devoid of signs of human activity. They abbey garden, usually the pride of many temples, now laid unattended. The heavy doors to the temple interior, during the day always open to welcome incoming faithful, were now closed shut."
"Was the place abandoned? If so, it couldnt have happened recently, it was still in good condition... Which also made an enemy raid unlikely."
"The mystery would not solve itself on its own, and it would be sloppy work on his part to send his orcs in blindly. Making his decision, Rowan pushed the front gate open, and entered the building."
"As expected, the large, octagonal hall laid empty, not a single soul around. Many of the religious paraphernalia  paintings, cups, holy symbols  were also missing."
"But again, no signs of battle."
"The abbey was evacuated-"
"-but not entirely."
"Rowan brushed the surface of a nearby sculpture. It was clean  without a speck of dust on it."
"Someone still looked after the abbey, even if only after the interior."

if all_actors["kharos"].favors > all_actors["solancia"].favors:
    "Determined to get to the bottom of things, Rowan crossed the hall, passing by the altar and heading to one of the side exists."
else:

    "Determined to get to the bottom of things, Rowan crossed the hall. When he reached the altar, he knelt for a moment, and spoke a couple of words to Solansia in a quick prayer. Then, he headed to one of the side exits."

"He passed one room after another. All were deserted, stripped of anything of value, but still clean. Whoever the caretaker was, did not slack off."
"In fact, as Rowan learned upon entering the abbotts office, he was working at the very moment."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The caretaker proved to be a lively old man, almost entirely bald, with but a few gray strands of hair on his head. Humming an old song, he was dusting a now half empty bookshelf."
"The office was also stripped of anything of worth."
"Though maybe it had some sentimental value to some."

ro "Excuse me?"

care "Oh!"

"The man gasped in surprise, and turned around to face the unexpected visitor."

care "Ah, hello, young man! Come, have a sit."
care "You have my sincerest apologies, but Im afraid there will be no sermon today. Or in the near future."

"The man smiled sadly."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

care "But I can make you some tea, if youd like to?"

ro "No, thank you. But can you tell me what happened here? Where is everyone?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

care "They left."

"Rowan watched as the caretaker returned to his duties, voice serious as he explained the situation."

care "Things havent been too well recently. Pilgrims kept talking about orcs raiding the countryside, driders coming out of their lairs, and the kind."
care "People stopped feeling safe. Some tried to find protection here, but"
care " Reverend Garin said the abbeys werent safe either. One was burned down. Another stopped responding to letters, and when he sent some acolytes to check it, they said there was something wrong with it, but they were too afraid to enter it to confirm."
care "So he packed his stuff and left."

"The mans hand stopped, as if he was struggling whether to continue or not."

care "And thats the gist of it."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan scowled. Great. The abbey was all out of slaves, valuable tomes, and riches. All it had was one decrepit old man."
    "Not that he would be of much use. Rowan doubted that for all her decadence Jezera could possibly have a fetish for old men."
    " Probably."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I see. Ill leave you to it, then."
    care "You sure you dont want to-"
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "No."
    "Rowan cut the conversation short and exited the office without another word. He quickly contacted Cliohna, informing her he had another abbey up for the taking, but this one without anything of worth in it."
    "The abbey was still useful for its magic focusing properties, but the plundered library would be a blow to Cliohna's research."
    "Yet another unfortunate complication."
    $ change_research_bonus(0.5)
    return
else:

    pass

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan scowled. It was unlike an abbot to straight up abandon their abbey. It was their duty to look after it, no matter the danger."
"Guess he couldnt blame him for doing so, given how he was literally there to occupy it with a contingent of orcs. But the fact that he ran away, while a simple peasant remained to look after the place, was Jarring."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Whats your name, good man?"

$ caretakerName = "Lois"

care "Lois. Lois of Fernsworth. Mother named me after the great Lord Lois Delane. Wonderful man, he was. Many years ago, he was passing by my family farm on his way home..."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Lois."
ro "I think you should leave as well."
ro "Your abbot was right. It isnt safe here."

care "..."

"The caretaker, Lois, did not respond. He stopped his work for a moment so he could turn and take get a good look at Rowan. His expression was grim, and Rowan thought there was an angry flicker in his eyes  but the sight of it was gone so quickly, it might have been just his imagination."
"The man sighed heavily, and put down his cleaning cloth. Walking around the abbots desk, he sat down at the chair usually intended for the guests, and leaned back with a tired groan."
"After a moment, he smiled slightly and finally spoke up."

care "Would you mind telling me your name young man?"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Rowan."

care "Ha, like the hero of Karst! A good name, young man!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro " Yeah."

care "Well, Rowan I have spent 40 years looking over this abbey. Cleaning the floors, washing the curtains, doing the dishes."
care "I was its caretaker before Karnas appeared, and I was its caretaker when he waged his war. And now that he is gone, I remain its caretaker."

"The man smiled benevolently."

care "It is the Holy Goddess' will that put me here when I was young, it is by her will that I remain here. And by her will, I will do so till I draw my final breath."
care "And I will do so with a smile, knowing I have served her faithfully."
care "So please, do not mind me, Rowan. I am content with my fate. To die taking care of one of Solansias temples..."
care "I can think of no greater honour."

menu:
    "Hes throwing his life away needlessly. Convince him to leave.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Lois, I understand this place is important to you, but without the abbot, and without the pilgrims Its no longer a temple to Solansia."
        "Rowan pointed to the walls around them."
        ro "Its just A building like any other."
        ro "Its not worth dying for."
        ro "I dont believe Solansia would want you to throw your life away like that."
        ro "So please, rethink your decision."
        care "..."
        "Lois didnt answer again. Not at first."
        "But then, Rowan saw his expression harden, and the angry flicker in his eyes returned."
        care " I think youd like Reverend Garin, young man. He also said something along these lines."
        care "Said he was Burdened with glorious purpose. And that he wouldnt die protecting some"
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        care "Shabby old abbey in the middle of fucking nowhere."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "His face twisted into an expression of pure hate, and he continued with voice so full of bile, Rowan couldnt believe it was the same good-natured old man he met just a few minutes ago."
        care "Well Rowan, Ill tell you what I couldnt tell him, because it looks like you forgot what is expected of you."
        care "Its not our place to decide when and where to die. The Goddess decides our lot in life, and it is our duty to fulfill it to the end, no matter how hard or difficult our fate might seem."
        care "Its only when conceited little brats like you and Garin start thinking theyre too damn important to die, and wander off to play hero, does the world go to shit."
        care "So stop pretending to know what the Holy Goddess might want, and stop trying to save me, like its your damn job or something."
        care "Because its not."
        care "Now get out of my damn sight."
        ro "..."
        ro "If thats your choice."
        hide rowan with dissolve
        "The two men stared at each other for a while, until Rowan turned his gaze away and headed to the exit. He didnt have time to argue theology with an old man. Wouldnt be able to convince him anyway."
        "He contacted Cliohna and informed her he found a new abbey, but without the personnel and with most of its books taken away. Luckily it would still be of use, due to its location."
        "He said nothing of the caretaker. If the man wished to put his fate in Solansias hands..."
        "Then so be it."
        $ change_research_bonus(0.5)
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        return
    "Respect his choice.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro " If thats what you believe is best."
        "The elderly man chuckled lightheartedly."
        care "Youre a good lad, Rowan."
        "His gaze wandered off to the side, and his voice grew distant."
        care "Far better than Garin ever was..."
        "His eyes snapped back to Rowan, and he straightened up."
        care "Now, young man, I dont think you ever mentioned why youre here?"

        menu:
            "Wanted some place to contemplate." if avatar.guilt > 30:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "I hoped a sermon would do me good."
                care "Rough week?"
                "Rowan couldnt help but snort. A bit of an understatement, right there."
                ro "To put it lightly."
                "The elderly man scratch his chin in thought."
                care "Im afraid I cant help you here I wouldnt be right for me to recite the words, even if I did hear them a thousand times, but..."
                care "My daughter always said gardening helps her regain a peace of mind."
                care "Maybe you should stay a while, help me around a bit?"
                care "Might do you some good."
                "The amulet at Rowans neck weighted heavily. He really did not have the time to be playing gardener. Especially not with someone who would soon end up a mind controlled servant to Cliohnas apprentices."
                " But maybe that was exactly what he needed?"

                menu:
                    "Agree.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        ro "..."
                        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                        ro "Maybe for a little while."
                        care "Ha! Atta boy!"
                        care "Alright, help these old bones up. We have a lot to do..."
                        hide rowan with dissolve
                        "The following days were that of frustratingly calming laziness."
                        "He shouldnt be doing that. Rowan knew that. He should be running around Rosaria burning villages and corrupting nobles, or whatever it was that the twins demanded of him at the time."
                        "But there was more to life than setting the world on fire, and he knew it was in the twins interest for him to forget that."
                        "..."
                        "A few days later, with the garden now fixed up, Rowan bid the elder farewell. He told him he hoped everything would turn out alright for the man."
                        "He already told Cliohna the abbey was empty, but it still was a location of power, so her apprentices were scheduled to arrive at the place a few days from now."
                        "They were instructed to allow the man to remain a caretaker, once he was sufficiently pacified."
                        "Probably not the fate Solansia had planned for him"
                        "But then again, who could know?"
                        $ change_research_bonus(0.5)
                        $ avatar.remove_guilt(15)
                        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
                        $ change_mp(-6)
                        $ abbeyFlowers = True
                        return
                    "Pass.":

                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        ro ""
                        ro "I apologize, Lois. But I will have to decline."
                        ro "There are things I need to take care of."
                        "Lois sighed, defeated."
                        care "Ah, you young people"
                        care "Take care of yourself lad. It was nice seeing a friendly face again."
            "Just passing through.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "I was in the vicinity. Thats all."
                care "Ah."
                care "Well I wont keep you then?"

hide rowan with dissolve

"With his objective achieved, Rowan bid the elder man farewell. He told him he hoped everything would turn out alright, and that maybe one day, a new abbot will arrive, and the abbey would flourish once more."
"Of course, as soon as he was out of the temple gates, he contacted Cliohna to inform her of the abbeys location. The abbey might have been plundered of anything that had any value, but as all others, it was placed on a magical nexus, so it was still a valuable find."
"Her apprentices would arrive in a few days. By Rowans instructions, they were to leave the caretaker alone, once his compliance was assured with magic."
"Probably not the fate Solansia had planned for him"
"But then again, who could know?"
$ change_research_bonus(0.5)
return



label redundant_abbey_cliohna:


scene bg46 with fade


show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Careful with that, its a relic."

os "Yes, masta."

hide orc soldier with moveoutright
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"The orcs hurried off with the ancient painting, with far less care than the object in their hands demanded. Rowan shook his head in disapproval. As if crimes against humanity werent enough, hed now have to add cultural losses to his increasingly depressing hero resume."

show rowan necklace concerned at center with moveinleft

"Cultural losses of no small caliber, as this was no ordinary abbey. With wooden, low walls, and a thin forest around it, it had none of the splendor of what one would usually find in Solansias place of worship  but it had ten times the history."
"He looked around again, taking in the sights. One of Rosarian oldest abbeys, created soon after The Folly. Inconspicuously hidden away"

show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

quest "Are the orcs finished Rowan?"

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"A harsh voice brought him back to reality. He turned around to face the person who specifically requested he target this location."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "Youre in a foul mood, Cliohna."

cl "I wish to be done with this place, so I can resume my research. Do you find that surprising?"

ro "No, of course not. But you neednt join us."

cl "I could not risk leaving the matter to anybody else, Rowan. This place is ancient, and I expected it to have protections and artifacts befitting of its history."

ro "And?"

"A frustrated sigh was his answer. Nothing then."

ro "Were almost done. Once the orcs carry away the statue, Ill leave you to establish another research-"

cl "We will do no such thing."
cl "I will not be taking this abbey over. It was not built on a leyline, therefore it is of no use to me."

ro "Then I suppose we can go.?"

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

"He took a few steps towards the exit. Cliohna did not move, still looking at the abbey, at the place where the altar to Solansia stood."

show black with redflash

"She raised her hand, and snapped her fingers. A small flame burst from her hand, burning brightly between her fingers."

show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "Of course. I will be right behind you, Rowan."

menu:
    "Stop her, now!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption -= 2
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        "In a split of a second he was by her side, holding her wrists. Cliohna didnt even flinch. She turned her eyes to Rowan slowly, an expression of mild annoyance reflected in them."
        cl "Is there something you wish to say, Rowan?"
        ro "What are you doing Cliohna? We got what we wanted. Why burn this place down?"
        cl "And why should we not? Correct me if Im mistaken, but isnt the twins ambition to subvert Rosaria and claim it for themselves?"
        cl "We have no use for this place, and by destroying it we put a clear signal that the Church of Solansia no longer has control over the region."
        ro "Weve done that already by pillaging it. At this point, burning it is just being Vindictive."
        show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
        ro "Whats going on Cliohna?"
        "The sorceress shook off his hold, an angry scowl passing through her face for just a moment."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        cl "This place is nothing but a superfluous monument to an empty culture of ignorance and repression. I am doing future generations a favor by removing all traces of it from this world."
        cl "And it is my assumption that Solansia is no ally to the twins, them trying to bring down her morally hollow order. So why defend her temple, Rowan?"
        "Her cold stare drilled through his skull. It wasnt often Cliohna got heated over anything. Would he stand in her way here?"
        menu:
            "Solansia still has a place in this world. The abbey is to be left standing.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ avatar.corruption -= 2
                $ all_actors["solancia"].favors += 1
                $ all_actors['cliohna'].relation -= 3
                show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
                ro "I dont know what feud you have with Solansia, but Im not letting you burn her abbeys for no reason."
                "Her thin eyebrows narrowed ever so slightly, like that of a mother who was about to scold a rebellious child."
                show cliohna neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
                "Only for her to turn around and head for the exit."
                cl "Very well, but know this: In time, you will realize the world will be better off if Solansia ends just like this abbey."
                scene black with fade
                show cliohna neutral behind black
                cl "Forgotten by time, and prey to those who seek greater things."
                return
            "There is no point opposing Cliohna here. Let her burn it down.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ avatar.corruption += 2
                $ all_actors["kharos"].favors += 1
                $ all_actors['cliohna'].relation += 3
                "The two remained locked in an impasse, neither really willing to back down."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
                show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
                "In the end, it was Rowan who stepped back, throwing his hands up in defeat."
                ro "Do as you wish."
                cl "Thank you Rowan. Trust me: Nothing of value will be lost."
                hide rowan with moveoutleft
                show cliohna happy at center with moveinright
                "A wave of heat reached his back as he left the temple, red light illuminating the surroundings. 800 years of history"
                scene black with fade
                "Gone in a instant."
                return
    "Let her burn it down.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 2
        $ all_actors["kharos"].favors += 1
        $ all_actors['cliohna'].relation += 3
        ro "Dont take too long."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        show cliohna happy at center with moveinright
        "A wave of heat reached his back as he left the temple, red light illuminating the surroundings. 800 years of history"
        scene black with fade
        "Gone in a instant."
        return



label abbey_first:
$ avatar.add_exp (100)


scene bg46 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"In front of him, the abbeys gates loomed."
"As per instructions given to him, he contacted castle Bloodmeen upon seeing the building on the horizon. He scouted the region while waiting for the subjugation force to arrive, so no unpleasant surprises would welcome them."

hide rowan with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at midleft with dissolve
show wild orc neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"To his mild annoyance, the orcs made no effort to hide their approach, and the local priest barricaded themselves inside the abbey, ready to fight off the invaders."
"Not that it would make any difference, as Rowan would soon learn."

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "Shall we begin, Cliohna?"

cl "Hm? Ah, yes, in a moment Rowan. I wanted to take a good look at it first."

"He didnt expect the castle librarian to join them personally, yet the sorceress did so, accompanied by two of her students. And now she kept staring at the temple, as if this was the first time shes ever seen one."

cl "Hmph I expected more..."

"Her voice was quiet, and by her tone it sounded like she was Mad at herself? For expecting more? Rowan couldnt quite figure out what was going through Cliohnas head at the moment, and the sorceress was unlikely to enlighten him."

cl "I suppose we can begin now."

hide wild orc with moveoutleft
show orc soldier neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
show cliohna neutral at center with moveinleft

"He raised his hand to give the orcs their orders, only to be cut off by Cliohna stepping forward. The sorceress spread her arms and fingers."

show bg46 with flash

"An arc of lighting jumped across them. Rowan saw the two students cover their ears."

if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    show bg46 with sshake
    "At the last second he managed to cover his own, as a thundering *CRACK* pierced the air and the massive gates of the abbey shattered in an instant. Splinters rained around them, testimony of Cliohnas power."
    hide cliohna with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "Without missing a beat the sorceress strolled forward, crossing into the abbey. Rowan saw the dazed abbot raise to his feet, heard him mutter Cursed Witch! before being cut off by another of Cliohnas spell."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    show cliohna neutral behind black
    cl "Kneel, and be quiet."
    hide cliohna
    show rowan necklace concerned at center with moveinleft
    "She flicked her hand, and the man fell to his knees, clawing at his throat. The other acolytes soon followed suit."
    "Rowan couldnt believe his eyes. The whole scene lasted a total of ten seconds. Just how powerful was the sorceress?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
    "Hed ponder on this later. Shaking his head, he turned around to make order of the dazed orcs. Utilizing the centuries old military language of head-smacking and finger-pointing he had them secure the perimeter, then approached Cliohna again."
else:


    show bg46 with sshake
    "A thundering *CRACK* pierced the air, and the massive gate of the abbey shattered in an instant. Splinters rained around them as Rowan cursed out loud  or at least was fairly certain he did, his ears ringing."
    hide cliohna with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "Meanwhile, Cliohna strolled into the abbey, unconcerned with the chaos. Rowan saw the dazed abbot raise to his feet, but Cliohna simply flicked her hand and the man was once again fell to the ground clawing at his throat. The other acolytes soon followed suit."
    show rowan necklace concerned at center with moveinleft
    "In ten seconds, the abbey was theirs. Just how powerful was the sorceress?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
    "He would ponder on this later. He got his orcs to get up, and using the old military language of head-smacking and finger-pointing had them secure the perimeter. Once the ringing in his ears subsided, he approached Cliohna again."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"She was interrogating a young acolyte. The poor man knelt before her, his neck craned backwards as he looked into her eyes, unblinking."

cl "Why do you serve Solansia?"

aco "She Protects Us"

cl "If you could pick between learning magic or serving this oppressive goddess of yours, which would you pick"

aco "We Serve Solansia She Protects Us"

"The sorceress furrowed her eyebrows in annoyance. She cast the boy aside, then approached the next one."

ro "What are you doing?"

cl "Looking for students. People who value the pursuit of knowledge over misbegotten notions of stability."
cl "As I understand the church of Solansia often recruits their clergy from among the magically gifted. It is my hope that at least some of them still retain an interest in the craft itself, rather than study it just to better channel Solansias divine energies."

"Rowan saw one of her students direct his orcs to the unconscious man, and the green soldiers dragged him to one of the side chambers. The other knelt by the temple abbot, holding a glowing crystal in front of his eyes."

ro "What about him?"

cl "It is far too late for people like him. He will be brainwashed along with the other failures, and shall continue overseeing the abbey, with my apprentice here as his new right hand."
cl "According to my research, Rosarian abbeys were often built on magical leylines, which makes them good research outposts."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

cl "And should the situation in the region deteriorate due to your future actions, I hope they will attract refugees seeking protection, and provide us with a steady supply of test subjects."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "(I hope it wont come to this.)"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

os "Ey, boss, there aint no gold here!"

"The sorceress arched an eyebrow at him. Rowan shrugged his arms."

ro "I wasnt expecting there to be. Gifts from the faithful are usually sent back to the capital."

hide orc soldier with moveoutleft
show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "Of course. It would be unreasonable to expect a Goddess support herself through faith alone. "

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "Now, unless you have further questions, your presence here is no longer required. You can leave the orcs with me, Ill send them back to Castle Bloodmeen once Im done with the place."

ro "They werent even needed."

cl "They will be next time, I do not intend to accompany you often. Its important to take to the field every once in a while, but I have no intention of making a habit of visiting Solansias temples. They have little to offer."

"The abbot finally got up, his dazed expression replaced with a stern scowl, likely a one he wore ofen. Rowan saw him nod slowly as Cliohnas student asked him about the abbeys library, and point to the back of the building."

ro "You are certainly making full use of what little they have."

hide cliohna with moveoutright

"But Cliohna was no longer listening, already halfway to the library."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"With a sad sigh, Rowan threw the abbey one last look, then headed for the exit. He didnt like what Cliohna was doing with the priests But he wasnt certain if he could afford alienating the castle librarian."

hide rowan with moveoutleft
scene black with fade

if serveChoice != 4:
    "Judging by the display earlier, she was not lacking in power. If he was to rebel against the twins one day He might need her support, no matter the price."
else:

    "Judging by the display earlier, she was not lacking in power, and her research was crucial to their efforts. I he was to succeed in toppling Solansias order, he would need her support, no matter the price."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('nasim_abbey_event', triggers='map_res_19', conditions=('nasimAvailable == True',), group='map_res_abbey', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)
    event('the_abbey_job', depends=('goblin_family_dinner',), triggers='map_res_19', group='map_res_abbey', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)
    event('virgin_protection', triggers='map_res_19', group='map_res_abbey', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)

label nasim_abbey_event:
$ avatar.add_exp (100)

scene bg46 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"He sighed softly, then took one last look before departure at the twins most recent acquisition."
"The abbey was among the oldest in Rosaria, built over half a millennium ago. Tall and imposing, its walls were decorated with paintings that retold the nations past glories. An impressive statue of stone, over 15 feet tall, stood at the center of the main hall, right behind Solansias altar."
"It depicted a holy knight, Rowan guessed, and was currently surrounded by a group of Cliohnas apprentices, squabbling with one another. One voice in particular rose above the rest."

show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

quest "No, no, you imbeciles! The lack of surface runebinds automatically rules out Silins Third Lock-Out protections! So stop wasting time trying to determine what particular defences the statue has been equipped with and keep testing for interlocking points!"

show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve

" A very familiar voice."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with moveoutleft


show nasim hood angry at midright with dissolve

ro "How unlike you to take to the field, Nasim."
ro "Didnt notice you under the hood. Ashamed of the company?"

"The wizard shot him a tired look that all but said And are you not?."


show nasim hood neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "Merely being cautious. In the unlikely scenario of being spotted by Solansian agents, I would rather my face did not enrich the local Wanted list."

ro "You worry for naught. I have yet to spot a single spy or scout in the region."

nas "I believe-"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Nasim, I have fifteen years of experience as a tracker. Dont even try saying Not being seen is their job."


show nasim hood angry at midright with dissolve

nas " Of course, Lord Blackwell. My apologies."

"His exasperated tone did not escape Rowan. As always, the cocky wizard behaved in a way that tempted everybody else to punch him in the face, but came just short of actually provoking that response."


show nasim hood neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright

"Rather than waste time setting the man straight, Rowan chose to again approach the imposing statue. He didnt pay it much attention before, but now"

ro "So whats so special about it?"

nas "How should I explain it Are by any chance familiar with the story of Demarets Miracle?"

if castle.researches['history_of_rosaria'].completed:
    ro "The young mason who prayed to Solansia for protection when his village was raided by goblins?"
    nas "And the Goddess answered by giving life to the stone. And this right here is supposed to be the end product."
else:

    ro "I cant say I am."
    nas "Sadly I cannot claim to be overly familiar with it either. Something about Solansia giving life to stone, Ive been told."
    nas "The details are a bit hazy. The important bit is, that this thing right here, according to Mistress Cliohna, is the end product of the titular miracle."

"Nasim knocked at the statue to emphasize his words. For a five hundred year old monument, Rowan noticed, the knight of stone bore no signs of the passage of time."

ro "Preservation magic?"

nas "Or just mundane conservation. No way of telling, and not really important to us. Though I would not rule out magical preservation given the insane number of protection spells on the thing."

ro "I did hear you complain about them."

nas "No Third Lock means we can basically brute force the thing. At this point its merely a matter of slowly and meticulously disassembling the magical tapestry that surrounds the statue, severing the tethers that prevent it from being moved."
nas "If we keep those that hold traces of divine magic, we'll likely disover whatever secret the statue tries to hide away."

ro "Sounds rather time-consuming."

nas "Its going to take several weeks, if I am to be honest."

show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve

"Rowan hissed through his teeth. That was Not good, to say the least. They relied on Cliohnas research way too much to lock away half on her team in this pet project of hers."

ro "Have you tried talking Cliohna out of this?"

nas "Rowan, Cliohna enjoys opposition only when it presents a challenge. A hurdle for her to overcome."

nas "We all obey her orders, both out of respect for her position and out of recognition of her intellect and abilities."
nas "Though I will confess, this is the first time she requested my  our - undivided attention for something so Seemingly inconsequential, in the grand scheme of things."
nas "But again, we are in no position to refuse."
nas " Not that any of us would ever as much as think about disregarding Mistress Cliohnas orders. Right?"

"A murmur of dejected approval went across the room. None of them wanted to be here, but not a single one would admit to it any more openly than Nasim just did. They would stay behind and crack that statue open"
"Unless someone who outranked Cliohna, like, say, Rowan himself, told them not to."

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

"He glanced at the stone knight again. A holy statue created to protect the innocent Was it real? It certainly did nothing to protect the place, but at the same time, the number of spells on it did hint it possessed some power within."
"Were the conditions for it to activate not met yet? Or was it not a living golem, but something entirely different instead?"

if avatar.corruption < 31 and serveChoice != 4:
    "A wave of calm washed over him as he kept staring up. If the statue was real Then perhaps they should leave it here. A slumbering champion of justice Waiting for the time to strike."
else:

    show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    "A cold shiver ran up his spine. A slumbering champion of justice If it was real, Rowan would rather it not wake to strike at the enemies of Solansia. Especially since he was fairly certain he should now count himself among them."

menu:
    "Tell Nasim to leave the statue alone.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "Cliohnas direction notwithstanding, were not here to chase long forgotten myths."

        show nasim hood happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Tell her she can investigate the story of Demarets Miracle in her own spare time. The rest of you, wrap up the subjugation and go back to the castle. You have actual work to do."

        show nasim hood neutral at midleft with dissolve
        nas " Can I quote you on that?"
        ro " Yes. Yes you can."
        nas "And if anybody asked, we all vehemently opposed the idea."
        ro "Of course you did."
        hide nasim with moveoutright
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft
        "Rowan shook his head, then ordered the orcs to move out. He was certain he would soon receive a very vocal complaint from Cliohna, so he wanted to do as much as possible before the upcoming argument consumes him fully."
        $ change_relation('cliohna', -10)
        $ nasimAttitude += 1
        $ change_favor('solancia', 1)
        $ demeretStatue = "InSolansia"
        return
    "Just leave Nasim alone with the problem.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "This is most certainly a difficult problem youre facing here Nasim."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinright
        "He turned to the wizard, and put his hand on his shoulder."
        ro "Good luck."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        nas "...?"
        nas "Lord Rowan?"
        nas "Oh, you spineless son of a-"
        $ nasimAttitude -= 1

        $ research_week_extra = 4
        $ amount_of_research = 5
        $ demeretStatue = "Taken"
        return
    "Direct more workforce into cracking the statue open.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        ro "You did confirm the statue is an artifact of some power, likely Solansian. Cant exactly leave the statue behind, especially if its going to start stomping on our orcs one day."

        show nasim hood happy at midleft with dissolve
        nas "We do have a lot of those"

        ro "And now you sound like Andras."

        show nasim hood angry at midleft with dissolve
        nas " Harsh, but fair."
        ro "Ill tell Cliohna shes free to send more people, she can even come herself if she wants to investigate this legend so badly."
        ro "Theres no stopping her when she fixates herself on something, so we might as well be done with this as swiftly as possible."

        show nasim hood neutral at midleft with dissolve
        nas "That is making the best of a bad situation. You have my thanks, Lord Rowan."
        ro "Dont mention it. Just make sure Cliohna doesnt overindulge."
        "He could say goodbye to all of his research that week And probably the next one too."

        $ research_week_extra_2 = 2
        $ amount_of_research_2 = 10
        $ nasimAttitude += 1
        $ change_relation('cliohna', 10)
        $ demeretStatue = "Taken"
        return





label the_abbey_job:

scene bg31 with fade

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft

"Rowan ventured past the low fence that surrounded the Abbeys vicinity. Typically, this would be the part where he messaged Jezera to send over the usual detachment of orcs and acolytes. But there was something he had to check first."
"Right next to the Abbeys front gates stood a wagon suspiciously similar to Cla-Mins carriage."


ro "(Could it be)"

"As Rowan moved closer, he found none other than Cla-Bow, the Goblin Matriarchs twin brother, who was trying to keep a massive crowd from pushing into the Abbey."
"The Human deduced that the people must be pilgrims, come to offer up their prayers and tithes. When Cla-Bows red eyes noticed him, the Goblin stretched out his hands in welcome."

bow "Ah, my friends! Uh... it appears that we are truly blessed this day. You, sir, are called Rowan. Right?"

"The fallen adventurer cocked an eyebrow over to the Goblin. Cla-Mins relative flashes him a discreet and knowing nod, a signal Rowan quickly picked up on."

ro "Of course. Yes, I am Rowan Blackwell..."

"The crowd of commoners in their roughspun robes and tunics quickly became even more excited and hopeful-looking. Cla-Bow bowed his head low."

bow "It is as {i}she{/i} predicted. Please... please, mlord. The Abbot needs you. Go forth..."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

"Ushered quickly inside by the throng of worshippers, Rowan found himself inside the hallowed halls of the Abbey, where even more worshippers waited huddled together."

scene bg46 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin happy at edgeright with dissolve

"Inside, as he expected, the ex-Hero found Cla-Min herself. The woman of short stature but tall panache glanced towards him while her arms were lay folded just below her breasts."

abb "You have done the Church an excellent service, bringing me these incredible gifts, my child."

"Talking with her was the abbot, hands full of various small items. Judging by the sheer reverence in his voice and the animated crowd that surrounded them, Rowan suspected these to be religious relics."
"Rowan made his way to them while Cla-Min gave the man a salute and a flourish with her fingers, all while bowing her head. She had all the appearance of a giddy woman, thought one still humbled by her austere surroundings."

cla "Oh, I dont know about that. Im just a humble servant, and such generous words should be lavished upon the truly charitable."

"Then, like a magician well-practiced in the art of the redirect, Cla-Min turned her frame towards Rowan and loudly gasped. The note cut through the air of the structure and centered the attention of all worshippers on the man whod just made his entrance."
"{i}Oh, this should be good{/i}, Rowan thought wryly to himself."



cla "Could this be? Is this- is this Rowan Blackwell, the slayer of Karnas?!"

abb "By the Goddess, I do believe it is!"

"The religious fellow clasped his thick fingers together and raised his head towards the ceiling."

abb "Oh... Praise the Goddess! To have such an illustrious and righteous hero among us, it's so very fortuitous!"

"All around Rowan, he saw the eager and grateful eyes of the crowd as they gazed upon his person. Cla-Min and the Abbot beckoned him up, closer and closer until he stood beside them on the parapet."

abb "Ah, but I must not allow the arrival of a literal hero to distract us from the one that just revealed herself to us! Cla-Min, my child, however, can we repay you for this incredible display of generosity?"



cla "Think nothing of this, father. When I saw these precious relics mishandled by men of the most insidious sort, I knew I had to do everything I could to deliver them into the hands of the faithful."
cla "And every single one of the six realms, I have heard of your incredible zeal, father. So without a moment of hesitation, I headed here to give these to you in person. "

"Already, Rowan was having a nagging suspicion something was amiss. And all of them were confirmed as he approached the pair."
"The relics Cla-Min had apparently delivered were so obviously fake that it hurt to look at them. Either the Abbot was drunk, blind, or he was in on the ruse as well, since no proper priest would call the objects legitimate. "
"Rowans eyes slowly flickered over to the holy man. Seeing his genuine, honest smile, so perfectly mirroring Cla-mins, he realized the latter had to be the truth. "
"Still, the mass clamored for the chance to offer up their gold for the relics. At this point, Cla-Min gave Rowan a subtle wink."

cla "Great Rowan, tell us! Have you ever witnessed such incredible items, each imbued with Solansias mercy and might?"

menu:
    "These are truly items of great power!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "It is an honour to lay eyes on such majesty. These relics will help shield the faithful against any darkness."
        "In front of him, Rowan noticed many of the worshippers start immediately preparing to give their offerings up. His words appeared to have brought light back into the hollow chambers of their hearts."
        scene black with fade
        "As the Abbot went about selling off the illegitimate objects, now each emblazoned with a heroic seal of approval, Rowan followed Cla-Min outside into a square courtyard, with various gardens in disrepair."
        "There, she gave the Human a playful wink and then pulled out a leather bag from a back pocket. Rowans ears perked up when the sound of coins clinking together reached them, and he quickly caught the pouch when she tossed it over to him."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        show clamin happy at edgeright with dissolve
        cla "As expected from the Grand Trickster! I knew youd be able to hop into action. Consider this your cut."
        show clamin happy at midright with moveinright
        "She stepped closer, red eyes glancing up and down the rugged male in front of her."
        cla "Youre good on your toes and pretty good with your tongue too."
        "The cute, compact shyster said before fixing her associate with a wide grin of sharp teeth. "
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
        $ change_personal_gold(80)
        $ event_tmp['artifactsLie'] = True
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
    "He will have no part in this.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I wouldnt know. Now please excuse us; there is something I must discuss with the goblin here. "
        show clamin happy at edgeright with dissolve
        cla "Im sure well be right back. Nothing to worry about."
        scene black with fade
        "The tiny Goblin didnt protest and quickly put back on a brave smile. Her lovely tits bounced all the same as Rowan promptly dragged her out of the Abbey."
        "The two walked over to a courtyard, and Rowan finally let go of her."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show clamin angry at midright with dissolve
        cla "I like a handsy man as much as the next girl, but I was kind of in the middle of something back there."
        "When Rowan didnt quickly offer up an apology, Cla-Mins ears drooped. A sad, pouting expression formed on her painted lips. "
        $ event_tmp['artifactsLie'] = False
        show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Care to tell me what the hell youre doing here?"

cla "What? Cant I expand my theological horizons?"

ro "I seriously doubt that is the reason for your presence, Cla-Min."

cla "What can I say? When I smell profit, Im like a dog chasing a bone."

"Rowan studied her for a moment before raising his chin."

ro "How did you know Id stop by?"

cla "You know me, I hear a little of this, a little of that. When I heard you might be coming this way, I knew I had to talk to you... about a couple things, actually..."

if event_tmp['artifactsLie'] == True:
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Fill me in."

    cla "Hehe. I love trading secrets with you. It feels like were illicit lovers in one of those novels."
    show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Great. So what else are you doing here besides robbing peasants of their coin?"
    show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
    cla "Oh, come on, Rowan. First, lets be reasonable; robbing implies I held them up with a dagger or at least something sharp."
    "Cla-Min chuckled while running a slender green finger through her dark hair."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
    cla "And second, is it really so bad giving people something to believe in? Didnt you see their faces?"
    ro "Alright. Well, why dont you get down to the meat of it, Cla-Min."

cla "So there I am, minding my own business when I hear a very juicy morsel. Well, actually, Cla-Bow heard it, but I figured out how to capitalize on it."

"She jerked a finger over to a ruined stained glass window. Stepping up on a small ledge, both Rowan and Cla-Min peeked inside and looked at the abbot."

ro "Him..."

cla "Exactly. Hes {i}good{/i}, isnt he? Apparently, he started growing his flock and lining his pockets after the fall of Arthdale."
cla "Naturally, I came to put a stop to it."

ro "This is what stopping him looks like?"

cla "Oh no, I meant, I stopped him from not kicking up something to the Bloodmeens."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

"She gave him a wicked grin."

cla "This is our territory, after all. Or it could be."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan nodded and then stepped back from the window. In his gut, he could feel that the other shoe was about to drop."
"The small woman adjusted her clothes to make for a tidier appearance as she prepared to sell the ex-hero."

cla "It took almost all of my considerable talent, but I arranged it so that if you keep this Abbey... well independent... well have a man on the inside. "
cla "You saw him in there; hes a natural. Hell, he probably missed his calling as an actor, when I think about it."

ro "And what do the Twins get?"

"Cla-Min leaned her head to the side, looking thoroughly unimpressed with Rowan. She liked gold, but she liked keeping her head on her shoulders just a teensy bit more."

cla "A piece of the pie, what else?. Same as you, minus my small finders fee, of course."

"A small laugh popped out from the warrior."

ro "Of course."

"Rowan mulled over the Goblin merchants offer. It was appetizing and once again proved that Cla-Min always had an eye and an ear for profit. Still, there were a few other things to consider."
"His eyes studied the old walls of the Abbey."

ro "Business deals aside, Cliohna needs these abbeys for research projects. Especially if the man has been keeping books and scrolls of actual value to himself. "

cla "Sure, and shed probably send some acolyte here and..."

"Cla-Min feigned a loud, meandering yawn."

cla "And eventually... many moons later, her work might result in something useful that gives us an edge. But were talking about a bird in the mouth if we keep my associate here."
cla "Cutting in Cliohna sounds like two in the bush."

ro "I dont think thats the expression."

cla "It is when youre hiding from a raiding party and havent eaten in days..."
cla "But if we stick with {i}my{/i} plan, were going to have a nice steady stream of birds for months, maybe longer."

"The voluptuous and petite woman flashed him a warm look while batting her eyelashes at the rogue."

menu:
    "Let Cla-Min do as she wants.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Alright Cla-Min. You put this all together, so this time, well do it your way."
        cla "I knew youd see it like I saw it. Handsome and perceptive, I always tell people that about you."
        show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
        "She clasped her hands together, rubbing them excitedly."
        cla "Well then, I look forward to celebrating this arrangement another time, Rowan. For now, I should tell our choir boy the good news."
        hide clamin with moveoutright
        "With a hop in her step, Cla-Min headed back into the Abbey to make all the arrangements."
        $ change_relation('cla_min', 5)
        if event_tmp['artifactsLie'] == True:
            $ change_treasury(50)
        else:
            $ change_treasury(25)
        return
    "Let Cla-Min do business, but have her place one of Cliohnas mages inside.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "We both know how important the research is to our goals. Your priest can stay, but every crumb in the place will go to Cliohna if she wants it so."
        cla "Alright, suit yourself. But Ive never run into a problem that couldnt be solved with money. "
        cla "And no Goblin ever solved any damn thing with a bunch of paper and a leather cover."
        "Cla-Min grunted after folding her arms across her bust."
        cla "Either way, I should go tell our upstanding friend about the news."
        hide clamin with moveoutright
        "Touching her finger to her temple in a mock salute, Cla-Min headed back into the Abbey to make the arrangements."
        $ change_relation('cla_min', 3)
        $ change_research_bonus(0.5)
        if event_tmp['artifactsLie'] == True:
            $ change_treasury(40)
        else:
            $ change_treasury(20)
        return
    "Refuse the offer - corrupt the man and have him swear allegiance to Bloodmeen.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "On second thought, I think Im going to go with door number four."
        cla "Door number? What? What doors? Who said anything about another option?"
        ro "Thanks for your help, but {i}our{/i} friend in there could be very handy to Bloodmeen."
        show clamin angry at midright with dissolve
        "Cla-Min lets out a heavy sigh."
        cla "Sure, I guess. One day you better let me in on this little plan of yours though."
        ro "Maybe. But right now, I need to put it to work."
        hide clamin with moveoutright
        "Rowan left the Abbey, but it wasnt long before he returned. When he did, he brought a Succubus to corrupt the false priest even further."
        "In due course, the man swore allegiance to Bloodmeen and became a new set of eyes and ears of the Twins. Cliohnas apprentices followed soon after, setting up another research facility, and ransacking the place of anything of magical value."
        $ change_research_bonus(0.5)




        return
    "Refuse the offer - have Cla-min leave, then take the place by storm.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I think the simplest solution will be best for this place, Cla-Min."
        show clamin sad at midright with dissolve
        "She gave Rowan a slightly concerned look."
        cla "Right... and by simplest, you mean we stick to my plan... Right Rowan?"
        ro "No. Were going to storm this place with blade and iron and have each and every single one of these people enslaved by Cliohnas magic. "
        if avatar.corruption < 61:
            ro "I might not like it. I might not approve of it. If thats what Cliohna needs, then so be it. "
        else:
            ro "No relic, no knight, and no prayer will protect this place, or any other."
        "Cla-Mins red eyes glance towards the window, likely thinking about her associate and the congregation huddled inside."
        show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
        cla "Well, guess I better pack up then. Vicious battles against people who cant even hold a dagger are not really my idea of a good time."
        cla "Ill see you when I see you, Rowan."
        hide clamin with moveoutright
        "Rowan gave her a simple nod before departing from the Abbey. He waited a day for the orcs to arrive, fell upon the old building and the people inside with swift and vicious purpose. Just as the Goblin had said, the people residing in the Abbey did not stand a chance. "
        if event_tmp['artifactsLie'] == True:
            "As they counted the prisoners, Rowan learned that many people had gone off to gather friends and family to the Abbey after he left."
            "Even more, had arrived during that day, and more would continue to do so. It seemed that word traveled fast after the Slayer of Karnas declared the old structure to be protected by a trove of the Goddess relics."
            "Naturally, he hadnt gone so far as to say that. But it no longer mattered. Words traveled far, and people flooded to the compromised abbey. And by Jezeras decree, not all left it."
            "Instead, they found their way to Bloodmeens dungeons to be used as the twins desired."
            "Jezera thought it an ingenious ploy on his part. Rowan himself held his judgment."
            $ change_research_bonus(1)
            $ change_prisoners(10)
            $ change_favor('jezera', 1)
            $ avatar.corruption += 5
            $ avatar.add_guilt(15)
        else:
            $ change_research_bonus(1)
        return





label virgin_protection:

scene bg46 with fade

"Rowan felt something strange about the Abbey even before he got close to the old structure. Standing before the brick and mortar, his eyes found various marks glowing on the buildings exterior."
"He had seen magical runes before, during the war. He felt confident that the symbols meant that the building was guarded by an exceptionally powerful spell. Powerful enough to keep out demons, even."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft

ro "Hmm. Jezera and Andras wont like this one bit."

"Inside the Abbey, he soon found the Abbes, a young woman dressed in religious garb. The churchs hallowed interior looked well cared for. The Abbess frock looked very drab by comparison."

tulip "Welcome to the Abbey. I am Abbes Tulip."

"Suddenly, the woman took a closer look at the man whod entered her domain."

tulip "You youre Rowan Blackwell! Savior of the Six Realms?!"

"He stiffened for a moment and then nodded awkwardly."

ro "I am."

"The young woman took a moment, fixing up her hair slightly before beaming at the adventurer secretly in service to the forces of evil, returned to the world."

tulip "This is unbelievable Y-You honour {i}me{/i}, and the abbey"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan gave her a bittersweet smile. It felt refreshing to have such a kind reception."

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Perhaps tonight I will honour you in a way youll never forget, Rowan thought while giving the Abbess a simple grin."
else:

    "Rowan nodded quickly, suppressing a smile at the thought that she considered him a man of honour."

"Tulip gave Rowan a small tour of the grounds. Rowan tried to dissuade her, but she appeared quite nervous, and the tour seemed to be a way for her to compose herself in his presence."
"By the time they were finished, the hour had grown late. Rowans mind began thinking about how he would handle the discovery of the abbey. Then he found Tulips eyes on him once more."

ro "Is is something the matter?"

tulip "Please Rowan. Use the dormitories this night. There are rumors that when the sun falls, dangers rise throughout Rosaria."

"The comely woman frowned sadly."

tulip "No worshippers have come here in weeks"

"She muttered sadly before taking a moment to compose herself."

tulip "But it would be a privilege to have a man such as yourself stay in the abbey. Even for just one night."

"Rowan accepted her offer, but he did not go to sleep quickly. Like a thief in the night, he explored the abbey after Tulip doused the candles."
"He found her in the main hall, performing a ritual. Rowan didnt pick up on all of the words, but he watched as glowing cords of energy rose up from Tulips lower body and merged into her hands."
"Then, she raised up her fingers and fired off the spell. A lattice of golden magic washed over the large structure. Once she was done, he approached her gently."

ro "That was quite the sight."

"Tulip looked like she was about to flee but she found her courage and smiled at the fallen hero."

tulip "Thank you I I never imagine doing the ritual of the sacred flower in front of someone like you, Rowan. In fact doing it in front of anyone feels strange."

ro "Ritual of the Sacred Flower?"

"Tulip nodded."

tulip "Yes. Only a few priestesses have been known to be able to cast it. Young women found to be pure of heart and body train for months to harness it."

ro "So, youre saying the power comes from you being a virgin. And that ritual it protects the abbey?"

tulip "Yes. And praise Solansia it does. Which makes it a shame that the abbey has no flock."

"She sniffed and then turned away from him."

tulip "I fear that many in Rosaria have either lost faith, or they feel that if the darkness will take them, it is better that they perish in their homes"

"Slowly, the Abbess turned back to him. Rowan saw a faltering smile on her face."

tulip "Am I a fool, Rowan? The shadows over Rosaria can they be beaten? You you must know better than most"

menu:
    "Comfort Tulip.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Tulip. Everything will be fine. Days like these, I know it can be easy to give into fear But you must hold strong."
        "Tulip nodded at him and slowly exhaled. It appeared like the weight of the world had lifted from her shoulders with just a few words from the hero of the land."
        "Then Rowan found her hand on his own and she guided him towards the dormitory. At first, he believed that she was just going to bring him back to his bed, but when they got inside, Tulip fell to her knees."
        ro "Tulip what are you doing?"
        tulip "What I can, Rowan. You dont realize what it means to me, having you here after these dark nights. Itit feels like a sign your arrival."
        tulip "That that Solansia has not forgotten about us. About {i}me{/i}."
        "Tulips hands rubbed over his pants. Her lips slowly opened and shut while Rowan felt embers of lust fluttering up to his mind."
        tulip "Please allow me to give you a small gift in return."
        menu:
            "Accept her gift.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan nodded to Tulip and watched as she quickly unlaced his pants. She freed his cock, and the nervous Abbess took a moment, just to take in the sight."
                tulip "Rowan Its incredible. I I hope you will not be disappointed in a virgin like me"
                if avatar.corruption < 31:
                    ro "I know you will do your best."
                    "Tulip smiled at the man, obviously encouraged by his words. She licked her lips and then leaned her face closer."
                elif avatar.corruption > 60:
                    ro "Its possible. But I never pass on a blowjob, so youre in luck."
                    tulip "Yes yes Rowan"
                    "The Abbess cheeks burned at his casual mannerisms about sex, but she had already promised him a gift."
                    "Insistent to please him, she gulped down her apprehension and then leaned her lips forward towards Rowans waiting cock."
                else:
                    ro "We wont know till you start."
                    "Tulip breathed out nervously. Then she nodded towards the hero while her cheeks grew flush at the thought about what she was doing."
                    "After taking a deep breath to quell her fears, the beautiful Abbess touched her cheek and then reached her hand closer to touch Rowans cock."

                scene black with fade
                show rowan necklace aroused behind black
                "The cute woman in her religious garb stroked Rowans cock in her inexperienced hands."
                "Rowan saw her cheeks burning with embarrassment but the more she rubbed, the more her shyness melted away like wax off a candle."
                "Tulip opened up her lips and then slid her head forward, taking in more than half of the warriors warm, throbbing penis into her mouth."
                "She made up for lack of knowledge with energetic motions and in the dimly lit dormitory, it wasnt long before Rowans balls churned with fiery intensity."
                if avatar.corruption < 31:
                    ro "Tulip Im about to cum."
                    "Tulips eyes looked at him intently. There was a subtle excitement in her pupils."
                    "She surprised Rowan by pressing on, sucking and slurping all over his thick, long manhood until he finally came."
                    "The Abbess did her best to swallow his cum, but in the end, the excess of Rowans load forced her back."
                    "Coughing and spitting, she pulled back, and the few last squirts of Rowans essence landed on her lips and chin."
                    tulip "T-Thank thank you, Rowan. I I am pleased that I could give you some small measure of appreciation."
                    ro "Youre youre welcome, Tulip."
                    tulip "Perhaps perhaps this will not be the last time you visit. But for now I should let you rest Good night, Rowan."
                elif avatar.corruption > 60:
                    "With a dark grin, Rowans hands reached out and cupped Tulips ears and head when he felt the ropes keeping back his orgasm snapping apart."
                    tulip "Wrrruup?"
                    "The single noise of surprise came from Tulip before her eyes started to grow wide."
                    ro "Allow me to give you a gift in return, Abbess."
                    "The former hero held her head tightly and slammed his hips forward, pushing his tip as far as it could go while his balls unleashed their pent-up load."
                    "The cute Abbess breathing floundered in the face of such a sudden and confusing situation."
                    "She pressed on as best as she could. But when Rowan release his grip on her head, more than half of his cum spilled out from her lips, staining her frock."
                    "Ambling up on uneven legs, Tulip turned away quickly, without even offering Rowan a good night."
                    "The adventurer chuckled and then leaned back on his bed."
                else:
                    "Rowan felt his oncoming orgasm, but he was having too good of a time with the naughty Abbess to warn her."
                    "Tulips eyes registered her surprise as suddenly, the first spurt of piping-hot cum from the heros balls sprayed out in her throat."
                    "Moving reflexively, she pulled back without thinking. She let out and shallow gasps, but soon Tulip cried out as more of Rowans cum splattered her face."
                    "In the end, the Abbess was a shivering mess, her face and parts of her headdress coated in the mans sperm. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment."
                    "Rising quickly, Tulip bade Rowan a good night and then quickly departed the room, most likely to clean herself up and see if she had another robe available."
                "Soon, Rowan closed his eyes and the days events fall from the forefront of his mind as he slept."
            "Tell her there is no need for that.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "You have my gratitude, Tulip. But there is no need for that."
                "Tulip simply looked at him for a moment and then eventually nodded."
                tulip "Of of course Rowan. It was it was improper of me to even offer. I should"
                "She quickly moved for the door, only to then turn around, having gained her composure once again."
                "Rowan saw her smile while she ran her hands down the front of her robes."
                tulip "If if there is anything else you require, you have only to ask."
                tulip "Good night, Rowan."
                ro "Good night, Abbess."
                "Once she left the dormitory, Rowan closed his eyes and set his head down on the rough-sewn fabric of the pillow beneath him."
                "His thoughts landed on the past before he drifted off."

        scene bg31 with fade
        "Come the morning, Rowan shared a quick breakfast with Tulip before exiting the Abbey."
        "A short distance away from the structure, he used the amulet fastened around his neck to contact Cliohna."
        "Rowan informed her about the Abbeys location, with specific instructions to work around the Abbess inside. He would not tarnish the one save spot in Rosaria, even if it meant hampering their progress."
        "Cliohna covered any confusion with amusement. Naturally she accepted his command all the same."
        "With one last look back at the Abbey, Rowan soon turned his back to the structure and its magical protection as he headed out of the area."
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(15)
        $ change_research_bonus(0.5)
        return
    "Kill Tulip.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan told the Abbess what she wanted to hear, that there was hope so long as good people held true to themselves."
        "When night fell however, Rowan snuck into her room at the hour of the wolf and dispatched the servant of Solansia. Before the blood was even cleaned from his blade, Rowan sent a signal back to his orcs."
        "He gave them the location and soon enough, he left the Abbey as a wave of orc warriors charged in to lay claim to the abbey and take everything of value back to Cliohna."
        "Rowan pressed on, searching out the next target for his dark conquest in service to Jezera and Andras."
        $ change_research_bonus(1)
        $ avatar.corruption += 10
        $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
        return
    "Seduce Tulip":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "Rowan shook his head and placed his hand on the Abbess shoulder. He pulled her closer towards his body, meeting her gaze steadily."
            ro "Of course not, Tulip. Trust me. The darkness you speak of they are nothing more than echoes of Karnas."
            ro "And I will not let them harm you This abbey will stand for years to come."
            "Rowan's lie came easily to his lips. The Abbess gazed at him and reached out a hand to hold onto his thick, rough fingers."
            "Her cheeks grew flush, and Rowan spotted arousal in her dark-golden eyes."
            tulip "Rowan That I I should not have such such impure thoughts But I am"
            tulip "I dont wish to be alone tonight"
            "Her lips quivered and he quickly noticed how close shed moved towards him. Her breasts rose and fell with the soft sighs of her breathing."
            ro "Stay with me tonight, Tulip. I will stand watch and make sure the shadows do not touch you."
            "She nodded and then embraced him aggressively. Rowan, feeling her heart hammer excitedly against his chest leaned her body back and slid his fingers along her cheeks."
            tulip "Rowan I I want to share my light with you"
        elif avatar.corruption > 60:
            ro "Of course, there is nothing to fear. Not with the Hero of the Six Realms by your side, Tulip."
            "Rowan gave her a grin that came as easily as the unsheathing of a blade for him. The Abbess immediately stiffened and brought a hand to her lips."
            "Then he began tugging off his shirt, exposing his hardened musculature to the womans hungry gaze. Rowan turned away from her and moved towards the bed in the dormitory."
            ro "Good night, Tulip."
            "He was not surprised at all when he felt her hand against his naked side as he prepared to go to climb onto the bed."
            tulip "Rowan My the spell I am I do not want this I do not want to be alone anymore."
            "Rowan turned around and nodded at her while cupping her trembling cheeks."
            ro "I did not expect such a naughty Abbess. What would the church think?"
            "When he teased her, Tulips cheeks grew beat-red, but she remained determined."
            tulip "To blazes with them. They they stuck me here Im tired of this Im tired of not getting what I want"
            "Rowan nearly laughed at the horny virgin minx. Instead, he simply pulled her in with a sharp tug and set his lips hungrily against Tulips mouth."
        else:
            "Rowan chuckled dryly. He knew only too well the shape and make of the shadows and darkness threatening the land."
            "Im one of them He thought grimly. But looking at the frightened woman, he felt there was at least some little that could be done for her."
            ro "Abbess"
            tulip "Rowan please Tulip Its not like"
            "She bowed her head slowly."
            tulip "What good is an Abbess without her flock."
            ro "Come here"
            "The young woman in her frock walked over into his embrace. She shivered at first, but then her body quickly calmed down in his warm grip."
            ro "Nothing will happen to you while I am here."
            tulip "Let me sleep here {i}with{/i} you, Rowan. Then"
            "He felt her fingers tightening against his back. Tulip was in no rush to let go of the comfort of his frame."
            tulip "Then at least I can think of you whenever the nights grow cold."
            "The adventurer decided to do her one better. Guiding her with his hands, he leaned her body back and then kissed Tulip. His touch was slow but firm."
            "Very quickly, he felt her hands rushing to his head."
            "Tulip did not resist, and instead quickly began succumbing to the lust formed from weeks if not months of being alone."

        scene black with fade
        show rowan necklace naked behind black
        "The two fell on the bed. Their roles as Hero and Abbess were quickly forgotten as Rowan kissed all over Tulips naked body once her frock was hurled to the ground."
        "The mans hands squeezed and caressed her breasts before he began supping on the tender nubs of her nipples once they stiffened."
        "When the time came for Rowans stiff cock to press inside of Tulip, she put on a brave face. Still, the moment they truly became connected, the young woman squealed, and her nails dug into Rowans back."
        "The heat of her blood became washed out by the river of her arousal as Rowan humped her."
        "Tulip sighed and moaned, biting a finger when to stifle her screams when she realized that she was not only being deflowered, they were defiling the church shed watched over for months."
        "Mere moments transpired before Rowan felt the Abbess tight and gushing womanhood flutter and grow taut around his manhood."
        "When Tulip began to orgasm, her petite body bucked against him. Rowans fingers caressed her hip and neck while his hips continued descending against her body."
        "After two more powerful surges of his body, the heat in his own loins boiled over. His balls jumped and he grunted like a beast as the first squirt of his cum filled the girls womb."
        "On the bed, the two rubbed one anothers damp bodies. The sensation of having her insides blasted full of his heat left Tulip breathless."
        tulip "I I cannot believe it {i}that{/i} All all of these months"
        "Rowan smiled and kissed her lips forcefully while rubbing and teasing her breast."
        ro "Guess thats the end of the ritual for this place."
        tulip "Yes But one day someone else will take up the call. The power to cast the spell lies in my family"
        "Rowan nodded, too tired to inquire further. Taming the virgins incredible compact sex had taken the wind from his lungs."
        "Soon enough, both Rowan and Tulip drifted off to sleep together."
        "In the morning, Rowan left the Abbess and Abbey. Swiftly, he ordered the orcs to secure the structure."
        "Thinking on Tulip, he did command no harm to come to her, and that she was to remain overseeing the abbey, as soon as Cliohnas brainwashing took root. Perhaps one day, he might check in on the follower of Solansia."
        $ change_research_bonus(1)
        $ avatar.corruption += 10
        $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('alexia_barmaid_generic_1', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)

    event('unexpected_hero', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)

    event('quiet_week', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)

    event('legionnaires_of_prothea_drop_by', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)

    event('tavern_living_standards', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)

    event('sand_s_noble_troupe', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)

    event('night_terrors', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)


    event('barmaid_orientation', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_story)


label alexia_barmaid_generic_1:



scene alexia_tavern_1 with fade

"This week Alexia helped out Indarah in the tavern. In the mornings she cleaned rooms and prepared meals. In the evenings she worked as a barmaid serving drinks."
"The travellers that visited this tavern were a rough bunch, you had to be to brave the Rakshan Wastes. Many were just happy to have a taste of civilization, hot food, and a warm bed. Others were after the pleasures of drink and flesh."
"Indarah was quite proficient at dealing with unruly patrons, but that didn't stop Alexia from getting several slaps on the bum and crude catcalls. On the flip side, the fact that she was getting tips from her patrons helped make up for it."
"Having extra help around made travellers more likely to stay an extra day, earning the tavern more money for Bloodmeen. The tips Alexia kept, then gave to Rowan when he returned from the week's explorations."
$ do_job_barmaid('alexia')
return






label unexpected_hero:



scene alexia_tavern_1 with fade

"It was still early, at least for a tavern, when the cry came from outside. Something was happening, Alexia looked up trying to figure out why people were shouting so much."

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "What's going on out there?"



"Abruptly someone started ringing the bell on the porch ferociously. That meant one of two things, either someone had a very poor sense of humor, or the tavern was under attack!"

show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve

al " (I... hope that's just our soldiers coming by, for some reason.)"

scene bg21 with fade

show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Quickly she rushed over to Indarah."

al "We aren't expecting any of the twin's boys to come by, are we?"

"She waved her hand in response, then spoke in a hoarse whisper."

ind "No, keep your voice down!"

"A loud crash sounded behind them, a glance back at the entrance revealed that wild orcs had forced the door open and were grinning around at the clientel. They ducked under the countertop, hoping they hadn't been noticed."
"Now truly fearful, Alexia fumbled with her amulet a moment."

al "Jezera, Rakshan orcs are attacking the tavern!"

show jezera neutral behind bg21

je "Ah, I just got the panic signal from Indarah. Don't you worry a thing, help has been dispatched. Just make sure they don't kill anyone for a few minutes."

ind "What are you doing, girl?"

al "Talking to Jezera, she says she's sent help and we should try and stop the orcs from killing anyone?"

"Screams of pain rang out, accompanied by a sloppy crunching sound."

ind "That's easy for her to say, those orcs have weapons, and I'm used to fighting unarmed drunks!"


if alexia_ice_shard > 0:
    al "I might be able to get one, maybe two with my ice lances, but there's no way I can take down all of them."
else:


    al "Don't look at me!"


"Now there was a clanging of weapons hitting one another, followed by the impact of wood as someone decided to put the bar stools to use."

ind "Well, at least a couple of our guests know how to fight. Stay down, unless you think you can make a difference."

hide indarah with moveoutright

"Cautiously, Indarah slipped around the counter and out of Alexia's sight. A moment passed, then the sounds of battle seemed to shift and Alexia cautiously peeked up."

"Unfortunately, things had not gone well for Indarah and her guests. One orc was bruised, one bleeding a bit, but all were standing and ready to fight. Their opponents were almost all either down for the count or on the verge of falling."
"Thankfully, it only looked like one of them was actually dead. He was sprawled over a table with a huge dent in his head, bashed in by a club."
"Realizing she could do nothing, Alexia ducked back down as one of the orc men caught Indarah in his hands and quickly subdued the dark skinned woman."

show wild orc neutral behind bg21
wo "Hehehe, you's gots fight in yus. Kinda like orc woman."

femorc "Not like dis bitch."

al "Eh? Ah!"

hide alexia with moveoutleft

scene black with fade

"Alexia was abruptly yanked out from behind the counter and thrown onto the floor in the common room. One of the attackers, a female orc, was the one who'd found her and pulled her from her hiding place."

show wild orc neutral behind black

wo "Looks like we gots two pretty humi girls dis time! One cherry, one olive."

"He poked each of them with his club and chuckled loudly, which his comrades joined in shortly."

scene bg21 with fade

show andras disguised angry at midleft with moveinleft




$ andras_name = "Stranger"

an "Foul creatures! You dare attack this place? You will die by my blade!"

"Alexia couldn't believe her eyes, a strange man had just leapt in through the broken door brandishing a sword and crying a challenge at the orcs."
"It was almost how she'd imagined Rowan would arrive in the knick of time to rescue her, but that only happened in stories, didn't it?"
"The orcs were quick to answer his challenge, quickly fanning out around him to attack all at once. At first Alexia thought he would let them make the first strike, then watched in amazement as he suddenly dove forward and skewed the apparent leader through the heart!"

an "Ah ha!"

"Then he spun around quickly cleaved another's head off!"

an "Take that!"

"A surprise attack had already cost two of their six number, but now orcish counter attacks came forth. Alexia felt her heart skip a beat as one nearly struck their savior, but then gasped anyway as the orc seemed to almost literally explode!"
"Gore splashed around, then a moment later it was over."

an "Hmmhmmhmm, you weaklings were no match for my power."

show andras disguised happy at midleft with dissolve

an "Barmaid, get a round of drinks for everyone! I think I've earned it."

show indarah neutral behind bg21

ind "Yes, right away!"

"As the dark skinned woman hurried to the back of the room, the strange man stepped forward and held out a hand to Alexia, who was still kneeling on the ground."

an "Well my lovely lady, it would seem that I arrived just in the knick of time. Guess that makes me your hero, doesn't it?"

show alexia barmaid neutral at midright with dissolve

"This man was almost annoyingly arrogant, but Alexia accepted his hand anyway and rose with as much grace as she could muster."

al "Yes, thank you very much for your help. Uh, I think I'll go and help with the drinks."

"As she turned away from the man, he put an arm around her shoulder and lead her away from the tavern main floor."

an "There's no rush, I'm sure she can manage on her own."

"Then he noticed that she was fingering her amulet nervously and trying to pull away from him."

an "Oh, you won't need to use that. I have everything under control."

"Alexia was confused for several seconds, worried that something impossible had happened. Then she realized it as the man almost forcefully pulled her into an unused guestroom."

show alexia barmaid shocked at midright with dissolve

al "Andras?"

$ andras_name = "Andras"

an "In the flesh. Well, fake flesh."

show andras happy at midleft with flash

"Then in an instant, he had shifted back to his own form."





an "What did you think of my performance?"

show alexia barmaid neutral at midright with dissolve

al "A little overdramatic, but you did make a good hero. I think it's the voice that really sold it."

an "Thank you, my beautiful lady. I do rather pride myself on my range, but I don't get that many chances to use different voices. My natural, deep commanding and powerful oration is rather choice my day to day."

show andras smirk at midleft with dissolve

an "And I wouldn't have it any other way."

show andras disguised smirk at midleft with flash

if NTR == True:
    an "Now, let's get back to the floor for something to drink before I get accused of being a rapist myself. We can carry on when you return to the castle."
    an "For now, I think the hero should get his kiss."
    scene black with fade
    "Before she could stop him, the disguised human leaned forward and planted a deep kiss on her lips. It was thankfully brief, and the shocked Alexia didn't get a chance to respond before being swept back into the tavern."

    $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 3)
    $ do_job_barmaid('alexia')
    return
else:

    an "Now, let's get back to the floor for something to drink before I get accused of being a rapist myself. I could use a drink after all that killing."
    $ do_job_barmaid('alexia')
    return






label quiet_week:



scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "(sigh)"

show indarah neutral at midright with moveinright

ind "Hmm, good morning."

al "It's afternoon, but good morning."

ind "Still nothing?"

al "Nope, really quiet this week."

ind "It isn't out of the ordinary to just have no one coming by. We are out in the Wastes after all."

al "Yeah, seems like a really odd place for a woman from the Dragon's Tail to want to make her home. Why did you agree to come here?"

ind " In short, it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. In the Dragon's Tail, you can't own property unless you're born to the upper class. You call them nobles, we call them captains or chiefs. It depends on which group you're from."

al "Oh, and owning a tavern has been what you've wanted to do all your life?"

ind "A tavern, a ship, a castle, I've wanted lots of different things. When I was a girl, I travelled all along the islands trying to find a place I could become a chief, then a captain, and finally just a place to call my own."

ind "What about you, Alexia? Any childhood dreams you're chasing?"

al "Well, not really."

ind " Nothing? Never even wanted something childish like flying as a bird or getting your hands on some really fancy jewelry?"

al "My dreams were really silly. I wanted to be like my mother, I wanted to be loved by the people around me, I wanted to make my kids feel like I did growing up. Yours are a lot more interesting."

ind "I don't know, you can tell a lot about someone from their dreams. We were from different worlds, with different experiences under Solansia's laws. I can't fault you for being happy trapped in that bondage just because I was not."
ind "Especially considering our present situation."



ind "Do you mind if I ask why you haven't had any children yet?"


show alexia barmaid angry at midleft with dissolve

al "I do mind."

ind "Then consider the matter dropped."





ind "Why don't you tell me a bit about your home?"

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve


$ do_job_barmaid('alexia', 0.8)
return






label legionnaires_of_prothea_drop_by:



scene bg21 with fade

"A somewhat shocking arrival at the tavern this week was a company of Prothea Legionnaires."
"Abruptly in the middle of the afternoon a squad of the white clad soldiers bearing the mark of Solansia marched into the tavern floor, catching Alexia and Indarah rather off-guard. Being the first to recover, the red haired woman welcomed them and asked if they'd be staying here."
"With an affirmative from the commander, she set to work allocating rooms. When she returned, she was surprised to see that Indarah was still shocked into silence and the commander was becoming suspicious of her."

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve
show indarah shock at midright with dissolve

al "What's wrong?"

"She'd apologized for needing to take her boss away for help and then pulled Indarah into a side room."

ind "I... this can't be real. How... how did they find out about us? They'll kill all of us!"

show alexia barmaid angry at midleft with dissolve

al "No! Calm down. Look, they're not attacking us, just some more travellers looking for a place to sleep and escape from the Wastes for a time."

ind "It's over... it's all over..."

show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Come on, get it together. Look, uh, I'll take over the bar, you deal with their rooms, okay?"

"All she got was the barest hint of a nod. For the moment, that was good enough for Alexia and she returned to the common room."

hide alexia with moveoutleft

scene alexia_tavern_1 with fade

"Upon returning to the floor, Alexia immediately started preparing food and serving drinks as quickly as she was able. There were a total of thirty legionnaires in the group, all human, along with a priest to heal injuries and offer spiritual guidance."
"Rather than directly interacting with the commander right away, she instead asked for some information from the others as to why they were in the Wastes. After a few drinks she was able to learn that they were hunting orcs."
"There wasn't a specific group they'd been sent after, this was simply one of the teams that were about the Six Realms cleansing the remnants of Karos's forces. This was an important duty that these people were honored to take part in."
"While the commander was still suspicious of the two women running this place, he'd come to the conclusion that some deal had been struck with orcs to leave her tavern alone. This was evidently not a crime significant enough to pursue and he let them be."
"This wasn't enough to help Indarah completely overcome her terror, and she spent much of their stay still unsteady and nervous. As such, Alexia essentially found herself running things for the week, giving her the lion's share of the tips."
"Even so, it was quite a relief for both of them when the company finally left."


$ change_actor_stress('alexia', 5)
$ do_job_barmaid('alexia', 1.3)
return






label tavern_living_standards:



scene alexia_tavern_1 with fade

"Alexia never really felt like she belonged in the castle. Bloodmeen was not only a place of demons, but it was a place of high class and wealth. Being, and still thinking of herself as, a peasant woman meant that she always felt an alien or invader while walking the halls."
"Sleeping there was even worse. Large stone rooms filled with fancy furniture had very different acoustics to the small wood and mortar rooms filled with simple furniture that Alexia had lived her entire life in."
"Simultaneously things were both louder and quieter. The creaking of wood in the wind was completely absent. Rarely do you think of things that are strange by not being there, but when they're gone they can be the most jarring of all."
"Here, however, things were familiar. Wind and creaking were back. The patter of rain on the thatch occasionally played. Alexia could imagine that she was just out on a trip or resting at the inn while her home was being repaired."
"She actually belonged, rather than constantly being a fish out of water being toyed and taunted by her betters."
"Indarah was a hard woman, but a fair one. Here there was no need to always look over one's shoulder or worry that your boss would be about to jump you. Plus the slightly lower quality bed actually felt better to sleep in than what had once felt like heaven, but now was just a cage."
"Well, until the next time she noticed her amulet again."


$ change_actor_stress('alexia', -5)
$ do_job_barmaid('alexia')
return






label sand_s_noble_troupe:



scene alexia_tavern_1 with fade

"Among the more unusual guests that sometimes visited the tavern were nobles. Rarely would one ever leave their fiefs for anything but events with others of their class, let alone their realm. That is to say nothing of those who would brave the wastes rather than the sea."
"Still, sometimes an entourage would make their appearance. Alexia had the distinguished honor of welcoming a high ranking nobleman of Sand to the tavern during this week."
"It seemed that he was acting as a diplomat or ambassador of some kind, but essentially just kept to himself during his stay in the best room of the house. Instead, the ones who flavored this period were the knights and servants accompanying him."
"Well, at least they sort of where what Alexia had an image of in her mind of what a knight was. Sands's gentlemen were somewhat different from Rosaria's. Their code was still Solansia's, but their traditions and mannerisms were completely alien."
"Speaking to them reminded the woman of the stories she'd heard from Rowan about his travels around the Six Realms. Of all the different cultures that he'd encountered and learned about. Alexia wished that he was here, not for the first time, but for once it would have been for advice."
"One of those lesser nobles took a shining to Alexia, and not in a good way. He was one of those people who enjoyed having power over others. There was no place for duty, honor, or order in his heart."
"When she rejected his advancements and attempts to entice her, he began to harass and stalk Alexia. Eventually she retreated back to the castle for a day or two at Indarah's suggestion, until the nobles left."


$ do_job_barmaid('alexia', 0.5)
return






label night_terrors:




scene bg21 with fade



show alexia necklace neutral behind bg21

al "Hmm."



al "Hah!"

hide alexia
show alexia necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia woke with a start and glanced around the room hurriedly, trying to find the source of her discomfort."
"Then she saw it, something was forcing its way into the window to her room!"

al "Solansia help me..."

"The strange shadowy beast managed to wrench the window open and started forcing itself inside. Its form was indistinct, seeming to change with every shift in the tiny bit of light that was inside the room."
"Alexia inched along the wall, hardly taking her eyes off the beast and feeling around for anything that might help her. A loud clang sounded as she knocked over a chair, sending the beast into a frenzy. Now Alexia let out a shriek of terror, it knew she was here!"



if alexia_ice_shard:



    "Desperately she brought her hand forward and tried to summon the discipline needed to focus her magic. She jammed her eyes closed for a moment, then felt the power come forth!"

    show alexia necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

    "Ice dripped from her hand, her eyes shot open and locked with the creature just as it managed to clear the window. It growled unnaturally in her direction, then let out a shuddering gasp as the lance of magical power struck its center."
    "Leaving nothing to chance, Alexia immediately followed up with another one as fast as she could."

    show alexia necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

    "The beast seemed to explode into thousands of small fragments of black as the second shot hit home, leaving the room silent save for gasping breaths and a pounding heart."
    "A moment later, the sound of pounding footsteps came from the hallway."

    show indarah shock at midright with moveinright

    "The door to the room flew open, allowing Indarah to rush into the room holding a lantern."

    ind "What is it Alexia?!"

    show alexia necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

    al "Some kind of creature broke through the window, I think I killed it with magic?"

    "Bringing the light forward, the damage to the window came into focus, along with the impact sites of Alexia's two attacks. All that remained of the creature was small flecks of shadow on the ground that rapidly disappeared in the lantern light."

    show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve
    ind "A night terror. They seem to come from the ruins north of here, thankfully they don't come to the tavern that often. Those shadows won't kill you, but they will terrorize your dreams and feed on you lifeforce if they can get to you."

    ind "Nice job taking it out. Since that window is in pretty rough shape, let's move you to another room for the night. We'll worry about repairs in the morning."


    $ change_actor_stress('alexia', -5)
    $ do_job_barmaid('alexia')
    return
else:



    "She grabbed something off the table and threw it towards the thing. The object passed right through it, then clattered to the floor. Another object soon followed and proved to be equally ineffective."
    "Now just trying to flee, Alexia stumbled around the table trying to get to the door to her room. Her eyes locked with the creature once more, just as it cleared the window and started towards her!"
    "Her body felt like it suddenly went numb with cold and her limbs were molasses. They just wouldn't follow her mind's commands fast enough! The shadows got closer, closer..."

    scene black with fade
    show alexia necklace concerned behind black

    al "No..."

    "Suddenly, light! Warmth!"

    scene bg21 with fade
    show alexia necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

    show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

    al "Wha? Indarah?"

    ind "Glad to see you're okay. I heard you scream and dragged you out of there, we're safe in the common room now."

    al "What was that thing?"

    ind "A night terror. They seem to come from the ruins north of here, thankfully they don't come to the tavern that often. Those shadows won't kill you, but they will terrorize your dreams and feed on you lifeforce if they can get to you."

    ind "They can't stand light, so we should be fine in here tonight with the fires high."


    al "Thanks for saving me."

    ind "Don'ch you worry about it."


    $ change_actor_stress('alexia', 5)
    $ do_job_barmaid('alexia')
    return






label barmaid_orientation:



$ alexiaJob += 1
$ barmaidOrientationSeen = True

scene bg21 with fade
show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ind "There you are, a fine afternoon to you. Welcome to my little island in the wastes. I am Indarah."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Alexia, it's good to meet you."

ind "How does it feel to be out of the castle?"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia fiddled with her necklace for a moment before she replied."

al "Different. It's been a long time since I was in a place that was actually plain and homely. Though I'm afraid the scenery is actually even drearier here than back at Bloodmeen."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "Uh, sorry. I shouldn't have said that."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ind "Think nothing of it Alexia. The setting of my abode is very much an advantage in the trade."
ind "Normally our isolation would make it hard to keep the bar stocked and the larder supplied, but our little friends have solved that problem thanks to the network."

show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

ind "I do advise you to keep your door locked and windows bolted at night."

ind "Now, why don't we take a look at some outfits for you while I go over what you'll be helping me with here?"

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Alright, please lead the way."

hide indarah with moveoutright
hide alexia with moveoutright

scene alexia_tavern_1 with fade

"Being a baker's daughter, Alexia had some experience when it came to dealing with customers. Her extensive practise at domestics during the war also lent itself well to the various tasks that needed to be done around the tavern."
"Between shifts on the floor, she'd be cooking big pots of food, cleaning dishes, washing floors, and laundering bedding. It would not be inaccurate to say she excelled at these tasks. Dealing with the merchant caravans and occasional travellers serving drinks was a different matter."
"While most were decent enough, there was almost always someone who had wandering hands or who tried to put the moves on her. At least twice that week Alexia had to rely on Indarah to come and rescue her from a rowdy drunk."
"At least the tips she was getting and encouragement from Indarah helped make her feel better about the catcalls and harassment. At least there were occasional free nights since no one was in the tavern."
"An advantage of being out in the middle of a barren, monster infested, wasteland."
$ do_job_barmaid('alexia')
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('indarah_get_that_d', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)
    event('andras_tavern_visit', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'", 'NTR == True'),  depends=('unexpected_hero',), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)
    event('indarah_get_that_d2', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), depends =('indarah_get_that_d',), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)
    event('pony_stop', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)


label indarah_get_that_d:



scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve


"Alexia was working the usual afternoon shift. A long caravan was passing through on the way to the castle, and that turned what would have otherwise been a slow day into a maelstrom of work."
"The monotony of the day was broken up by a sight that changed a few perceptions for Alexia."

show indarah neutral at midright with moveinright

"Indarah was walking through the usual crowd of travellers holding beers in each hand. There was something majestic about the way she could duck and dive her way through a hazard field of roaming hands, tightly packed bodies, and whatever the drunks had spilled on the floor."
"Suddenly, a hand shot out of the crowd. A deliberate motion. It squeezed down hard on the Tavern Keepers rear, and drew her closer. Alexia held her breath from across the room. Was that man about to lose a hand?"


show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve

"But, no. Surprisingly, she let out a playful gasp and let herself be dragged on to the mans lap. Alexia almost gasped. Shed never seen Indarah liked to flirt with the customers, but she didnt seem the type to be manhandled."
"The man was huge. Nearly half a head taller than the other men around. He had fire red hair and a red dragon tooth tattooed on his cheek. Certainly he was an intimidating figure, but Indarah certainly didnt look scared."
"When he finally let her boss go, Alexia went to discuss what shed seen with her."


show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "I thought you were going to eat him alive. Youre normally really good at avoiding getting groped by the drunks."

ind "It wasnt a matter of good at it or bad at it. If he was a normal customer he never would have got a hand on me."
ind "But, Ive known Jak for years. He used to stop in port back when I lived on the isles. I was the one who set up his trade compact with Jezera. When he gets too handsy, just means I need to put him back in his place later on."

"Alexia nodded. If she knew him well that made far more sense. Still..."

al "Put him back in his place?"

ind "Or perhaps hell be putting me in mine. The man makes for a good time. You never know who will end up on top by the end of the night."

"Alexia looked over him. He was laughing and taking swaggering gulps of his tankard. How did he even get so huge?"


if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 50:
    al "Thats really. Uh. Well it sounds like you really enjoy it."
else:

    al "Sounds like youre in for a wild night."
    "She giggled softly to herself."


ind "You know, if youre curious, you can always drop in and see for yourself. A pair of eyes doesnt do much for me either way, but Jaks always eager for an audience."
ind "Besides, the fucker claims he has dragons blood. Now, I suspect hes full of shit, and its just orc blood. But, either way it sure makes for a real impressive sight."
ind "Interested in a show?"

menu:
    "Stay and watch.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alexiaWatchedJak = True
        jump jakIndarah
    "Politely decline.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia shook her head."
        al "I dont think so. Not today at least. I appreciate the offer though."
        ind "Think nothing of it. Im a more practical boss then those youll find in your castle. I know for a fact that Jezera at least doesnt much like hearing no."
        show alexia barmaid happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "The two laughed together and then Indarah was off. While Alexia was making the rounds an hour later, she noticed the woman was gone. She smiled softly to herself, confident that the other woman was having a good time."
        return



label jakIndarah:

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 49:

    al "That sounds like it could be a great time, actually. I accept your offer."
else:

    "Alexia didnt say much in reply. How could she even vocalise her feelings about that kind of offer? She just nodded silently and blushed."


ind "I thought you might like that. Just wait to go until you see me and Jak head upstairs. Then follow along yourself. Alright?"

"Alexia agreed and returned to work. Every so often, Indarah would shoot her a knowing look. Hours passed before she saw the sign. While most of the men were distracted by a conversation about dangerous places to travel, Indarah sashayed up the stairs after Jak."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 50:

    show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "She bit her lip softly. It was hardly a betrayal of Rowan if she was just watching, right? Still, was she really going to do this?"
    "Clearly though, the answer was yes. After all, after a few moments she started the slow walk towards the staircase."


scene black with fade
"Alexia followed the path that Jak and Indarah had followed, through by now they were both out of sight. Naughty thoughts of what the two must be doing together filled her head."
"Of course, in the darkness, it was hard to tell which room the two has sojourned off to. The answer came in the sound of a soft moan muffled by a door halfway down the hallway."
"Alexia pressed her ear to the door. Panting. Slapping. Moaning. Gasping. She heard Indarahs swarthy voice amidst the soundscape. This was it."
"She slowly opened the door, trying to make as little noise as possible. She was here to watch, not disturb the proceedings."


scene cg174 with fade
show indarah naked behind cg174
show jak neutral behind cg174
pause 3

"The door opened and Alexia almost gasped. Indarah was naked, sweat covered skin gleaming in the moonlight. And she was not alone. Her hips were pistoning downwards, impaling herself on a massive cock. One that belonged to the man from before. Jak."
"She expected at least some kind of acknowledgement of her presence, but the two just kept on thrusting and thrusting like she wasnt even there. Alexia silently closed the door behind her and took a seat."
"What she was watching was not lovemaking. No, this was fucking."
"Alexia marveled at Jaks body. The size of his build. Maybe he really was part dragon? The muscles and scars that ran the entire way over his chest. Not to mention the size of other parts of his anatomy."


if NTR and all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] >= 5:
    "A stray thought ran through her head. A red cock inside of her"


"Her eyes also trailed over Indarah. The domineering powerful way that she slammed herself down on his cock again and again. Alexias eyes followed her form. How had she not realized what a beautiful body Indarah had until now."


if NTR and all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence'] >= 5:
    "Of course, Alexia had been having many strange...stirring...thoughts about women of late. Her mouth watering attraction to Indarah was hardly unusual."


"Jak was red faced and grunting loudly now. Alexia leaned forward in her chair. Was he approaching his limit?"
"That was when Indarah brought her hand up and brought it crashing down in a loud smack across Jaks face."

ind "Is that the best you can do? Really? Youll never satisfy me unless you put some back bone in it. Did your cock shrivel up from too much time on dry land?"

"He grunted once more. The slap was etched into his face by a glowing pink hand print. She rode him harder, using his body as if it were nothing but a sex toy."

ind "I said is that the best you can do?"

jak "Maybe..."

"Without warning, the room exploded into activity. Jak shot up, seizing Indarah by the hips and sending her smacking down against the bed. She hissed and wriggled in his grasp, but to no avail. He now had her pressed against the bed by overwhelming weight."


scene cg217 with fade
show indarah naked behind cg217
show jak neutral behind cg217
pause 3

ind "Fuck. No."

"Alexia muffled a gasp. One of her hands drifted between her legs."

jak "Maybe, maybe not."
jak "After all, little bird, maybe youre the one who's gotten soft. Fucking merchants when you used to fuck pirate lords? That aint a real challenge."
jak "Not like me, bitch."

"His cock had gotten free of her body in the process of retaking control. It shone in the moonlight, massive and still gleaming with her fluids. Of course, within moments he penetrated her, ramming his cock into her again. Indarah couldnt stifle a defeated moan."
"Now the one on the bottom, Indarah is subjected to his vengeance. He mercilessly pounded her again and again, earning a groan each time. Her hands struggled, trying to gain leverage, but were caught and forced to the bed."
"Alexias hand sneaked underneath her dress. She panted softly as her fingers toyed with her wet sex. Her eyes were trained solely on them."

ind "Ooooohhhh..."

"He thrusted forward again and again, grunting and working his muscles. How her normal form even kept up is seemed like a minor miracle. She seemed to steady somewhat, and started twisting her hips as she thrusted back, caressing his cock with her body movements."

ind "Youre still going to have to do better than that, asshole. Fuck me like you mean it. Do I look like your hand? Is this masturbation? Fuck me like you mean it!"

"Her provocations would prove more than effective. She only fell silent after an animalistic thrust left her gasping too hard to even speak. Her eyes glazed over and her words melted from her lips. The heat of their bodies colliding was just too much."
"This brutal fucking was coming to an end. Even Indarah had stopped struggling beneath him. Their bodies moved in pitch perfect rhythm. The air was consumed by their musk. Alexia felt her own heat rising."
"Watching this scene had left her breathless. She could feel her orgasm approaching as inescapably as she could feel theirs."
"Unsurprisingly, it was Indarah who came first. She let out a sound halfway between a squeal and screech."

ind "Yes. Yessssss."
show cg217 with sshake
show cg217 with sshake
scene cg218 with flash
show indarah naked behind cg218
show jak neutral behind cg218
pause 3

"The spasming of her body set off Jak. He groaned out loud, and his whole body went stiff. Alexia could almost feel the sticky white cum filling Indarahs hole."
"That sight, that mental image, was the final straw for her too. Alexia rolled her head back and let herself cum. The third limp body and the only one not overwhelmed with raw physical force."
"Some time passed. Alexia regained her senses. Indarah and Jak were lying on the bed, which was now stained with their juices. Somehow, Alexia knew that shed be the one to clean it up."
"Indarah and Jak didnt cuddle. They didnt hold one another. They laid with little concern for one another."
"Jak recovered first. He stumbled shakily to his feet and pulled on his clothes."



if NTR and all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 49:
    "The man turned towards Alexia and loosely groped his crotch in a lewd show of masculinity."
    jak "Liked what you saw, did you bitch? If you're lucky maybe next time I'll split you in half as well."
    show alexia barmaid aroused behind black
    al "Is that a promise big boy?"
    "She slid her hand down to her cunt, and pulled her lips apart in an inviting gesture."
    al "I can't wait..."
    "Jak laughed and headed back to the tavern proper, muttering something about sluts."


if NTR and all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 50:
    "The man turned towards Alexia and loosely groped his crotch in a lewd show of masculinity."
    jak "Liked what you saw, did you bitch? If you're lucky maybe next time I'll split you in half as well."
    "Alexia blushed intently, she couldn't deny she was aroused by what she had just seen, but would she really let him have her?"
    "Jak laughed and headed back to the tavern proper, muttering something about sluts."
else:

    "For a brief moment as he left, he gave Alexia a tiny nod. The only time hed acknowledged her in the entire time she was here."



"Indarah purred softly from the bed, and at last turned her attention back to Alexia. She beamed with pleasure. She was like a satiated cat."

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve
show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

ind "Ignore his manly gruff nonsense. He was happy you were there. And based on what you were up to, Im guessing you didnt mind either."
ind "Perhaps we might have to do this again at some point."


if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 49:
    "Alexia simply smirked and nodded along. She was already considering what fun could be had next time."
else:

    "Alexia blushed softly and gave a small nod. It seemed kinky, but at the end of the day, all that really watched was she had fun watching other people have sex. What was wrong with trying it again?"



$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)

$ change_actor_stress('alexia', -4)
return






label andras_tavern_visit:

scene alexia_tavern_1 with fade

"Another week went and passed, spent on tirelessly serving the customers."
"As always, the visiting travelers were evenly split between polite and rowdy, though both groups enjoyed ogling the waitresses to a similar degree, the only difference being whether or not they tried to be sneaky about it."
" And being sneaky mostly meant staring at their asses rather than their tits."

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The evening was slowly turning into night, and with it, Alexias shift was about to end. She was cleaning up the last of the dirty tables when she heard a deep voice behind her, and a large hand landed on her shoulder."

show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve

$ andras_name = "???"

an "Excuse me?"
an "Fair maiden, if you would please point me to your best spot?"

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Of course, its-"

show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve
show andras disguised happy at midright with dissolve

$ andras_name = "Andras"

al " You-!"

an "You? Is this how you treat your hero, my beautiful lady? Ha ha ha!"

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"He let out a boisterous laugh that thundered across the tavern. He even struck a heroic pose, flexing his arm, no doubt expecting some sort of applause in recognition of his heroic deeds from a while ago."
"And he might have gotten some cheers, if not for the fact none of the currently visiting patrons were present during the last orc attack. None of them were there to witness his gallant display of heroism, martial skills and selflessness."
"So the only thing he got in response was a long silence. If the tavern was in Rosaria, Alexia would no doubt hear a cricket."
"Not that it stopped him from letting out another loud Ha! and flexing his other arm."

al "Ha Ha"

"Alexia did her best not to roll her eyes. He really did enjoy this act of his a little bit too much"
"It was probably better than having everyone in the tavern whipped for insulting him, but still."
"She couldnt imagine Rowan behaving the same way if, for whatever contrived reason, he had to play a villain or a bandit."

an "Now then, fair maiden, certainly you know why is it that I come here."

show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve

"His grip tightened, and a predatory smile briefly entered his lips. The tavern was all but empty by now, with only a few lost travelers remaining."

menu:
    "Did he come for her to service him?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
        $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 2)
        show alexia barmaid aroused at midleft with dissolve
        show andras disguised smirk at midright with dissolve
        al "Is it for me to Service you?"
        an "Yes Service me"
        show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve
        show andras disguised happy at midright with dissolve
        an "With your best meat and wine, ha ha!"
        show andras disguised happy at edgeright with moveoutright
        show alexia barmaid neutral at midright with moveoutright
        "He let another boisterous laugh, then wrapped his arm around the dumbstruck Alexia and led her to one of the cleaner tables."
    "He came for meat and wine, obviously.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "For the best meat and wine in this part of the Rakshan Wasteland."
        an "And for the best service, ha ha!"
        show andras disguised happy at edgeright with moveoutright
        show alexia barmaid neutral at midright with moveoutright
        "This time she did roll her eyes, and firmly nudged him in the direction of the nearest clean table."

"Alexia had no doubt the red-skinned demon was plotting something nefarious, but she couldnt confront him about it. Not while he was disguised, with people around them."
"Andras took his seat, and lazily asked how the tavern had been doing since his last visit - as if he didnt have access to weekly reports from Rowan. She indulged him, mentioning some of the highlights, but without going into too much detail."
"He also made some not exactly subtle remarks regarding the beauty of the tavern staff, and how lucky they were to have such a devoted protector looking after them."
"Ten minutes into his monologues, she almost wished hed go back to threatening bodily harm."
"Another ten minutes in, he finally placed his order. He demanded whatever was roasting in the kitchen, as well as The best wine the house could deliver."

al "(Best wine you say)"

menu:
    "Bring him the best wine you have.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 1)
        hide andras with moveoutright
        show alexia barmaid neutral at center with moveinleft
        "It was best not to anger the demon. Whatever game he was playing, shell do as he asks, and soon enough hell be on his way."
        show alexia barmaid neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        "She headed for the kitchen, and carefully went through their wine stock. It didnt take her long to find what she was looking for. She grabbed one of the bottles, and swiftly returned to Andras."
        show andras disguised happy at midright with dissolve
        show alexia barmaid neutral at center with moveinright
        al "Here you go sir, our finest wine."
        "With a polite smile she started pouring the red liquid. When the glass was half full, Andras stopped her, and picked it up. He swirled it gently, and brought it to his nose to sniff it."
        an "Mmmm Acceptable aroma"
        show alexia barmaid shocked at center with dissolve
        "He took a careful sip, and smiled approvingly."
        an "Mmm Unbelievably rich and weighty And I like the spicy oak in it."
        an "Well picked."
        show andras disguised angry at midright with dissolve
        an "But your service is abyssal!"
        show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with moveoutleft
        show bg21 with sshake
        "He threw the glass to the ground, sending shards everywhere. Alexia yelped in terror and jumped away from him."
        an "Do you wish to offend me woman?! After everything I did for this place?!"
        show indarah shock at edgeleft with moveinleft
        show bg21 with sshake
        "With a swing of his arm, the wine bottle flew through the air and shattered on the nearby wall. Alexia winced again as the cracking sound pierced the air."
        an "Bring me another, and this time, offer it to me properly!"
        al "Y-yes sir!"
    "Bring him something cheap. He wont be able to tell the difference anyway.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +2)
        hide andras with moveoutright
        show alexia barmaid happy at center with moveinleft
        "Andras liked to pretend he was sophisticated, but he she knew it was a rouse. Perhaps it was petty of her, but she couldnt resist the opportunity to mess with him a little."
        show alexia barmaid neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        "She headed for the kitchen, and carefully went through their wine stock. It didnt take her long to find what she was looking for  several bottles stashed at the bottom, for a particular type of clients."
        "Clients who liked expensive wine, but drunk so much of it, that an hour into the party they couldnt tell what was being served to them. It might have been dishonest, but Indarah looked for profit wherever she could."
        "She grabbed one of the bottles, and swiftly returned to Andras."
        show andras disguised happy at midright with dissolve
        show alexia barmaid neutral at center with moveinright
        al "Here you go sir, our finest wine."
        "With a polite smile she started pouring the red liquid. When the glass was half full, Andras stopped her, and picked it up. He swirled it gently, and brought it to his nose to sniff it."
        an "Hmm..."
        show andras disguised angry at midright with dissolve
        show alexia barmaid shocked at center with dissolve
        an "Disgusting!!!"
        show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with moveoutleft
        show bg21 with sshake
        "Without as much as taking a sip, he threw the glass to the ground, sending shards everywhere. Alexia yelped in terror and jumped away from him."
        an "Do you wish to offend me woman?! After everything I did for this place?!"
        show indarah shock at edgeleft with moveinleft
        show bg21 with sshake
        "With a swing of his arm, the wine bottle flew through the air and shattered on the nearby wall. Alexia winced again as the cracking sound pierced the air."
        an "Unacceptable! Is this what counts for service here?!"
        an "Bring me something actually good! And this time, offer it to me properly!"
        al "Y-yes sir!"

hide andras with moveoutright
show alexia barmaid neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show indarah neutral at center with moveinright

"She hurried back to the kitchen, passing Indarah who kept the door open for her. "

al "Im sorry, I-"

ind "Dont worry, its not your fault."

"The woman offered Alexia a reassuring smile, closing the kitchen and ordering the rest of the girls away for a moment. They neednt have people listening in on them. "

ind "I know people like that. People like Andras."
ind "Over-buffed men who get off from treating women like dirt."
ind "Do not think he cared for the wine or the service for even a minute. He just needed an excuse to blow his fuse."

"Alexia could not suppress a grimace, even though Indarah words hardly surprised her. Of course. Andras would not be satisfied with merely tormenting her in the castle. He would follow her wherever she went, like a curse."

show alexia barmaid concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Im sorry Indarah, this is all because of-"

ind "Do not apologize Alexia. You are not at fault here. None of this is your fault."
ind "Take the rest of the night off. Ill handle Master Andras."

"Again, Indarah tried to smile reassuringly, but this time Alexia was not fooled. The tavern keeper had plenty of experience dealing with pushy drunks, but Andras was on a whole other level. Her smile was strained, and Alexia saw her swallow nervously."

ind "This is an order."

" Yet she would not allow Alexia to face the red demon herself."

menu:
    "Its Alexia that Andras is after. She cant let Indarah fight this battle for her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump andrasBarAlexia
    "Let Indarah take care of Andras. She knows how to handle people like him.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Maybe it was cowardly. Maybe it was selfish. But could anyone blame her for not wanting to be on the receiving end of Andras wrath?"
        jump andrasBarIndarah

label andrasBarAlexia:

al "Indarah, I"
al "Thank you, for looking after me. But I cant leave you with this on your head."

show alexia barmaid happy at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Ill handle Andras myself, alright?"


show alexia barmaid shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

ind "Foolish girl, you-!"

show alexia barmaid concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

ind "..."



ind "Alexia, youre a kind woman, and Im glad Rowan chose to put you in my care."
ind "But I worry this kindness will spell doom for you. You cannot bend to Andras every whim just because you fear what he might do to people around you."

show alexia barmaid neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

al " I know. But this is not your burden to shoulder."

show alexia barmaid concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Now, will you help me survive the night with at least some dignity intact, or will I have to do it all alone?"

ind "..."



"The tavern keeper burst into a low, humorless chuckle."

show alexia barmaid happy at edgeleft with dissolve

ind "Oh Alexia, Rowan must have quite the headache with you. Very well, Ill advise you on what to do."

show alexia barmaid neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Shaking her head in disbelief, Indarah headed for the glass shelf. She walked along it slowly, looking for a particular glass in her collection."



ind "What people like him desire is not sex, though that may be a part of it. What they really want is for us to degrade ourselves, to grovel at their feet, and admit we are less than them."
ind " And Im afraid thats exactly what you will have to do. "

"She stopped, finally finding what she was looking for. She took the object and showed it to Alexia. It was a tall glass with a long stem and a wide rim. A cocktail glass."

ind "Luckily for us, as we still have guests and he maintains his disguise, so we should be able to get away with using this. Well give him the proper service he grumbles on about. "

al "Meaning?"

ind "Youll let him drink from your cleavage. Youll put this glass into your shirt, pour the wine in, and let him drink from it. "

if alexiaAndrasSex == 0:
    show alexia barmaid aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Alexia blushed a little. This wasnt that bad, but still"
else:

    show alexia barmaid shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "Huh. Thats it?"
    show alexia barmaid concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    "The words left her mouth before she could stop herself. Indarah said nothing, but for a brief moment, she saw the pity in her eyes."
    "Alexia tried her best to be discreet in her liaisons with Andras, but some rumors must have circulated the castle. Her words merely confirmed what Indarah already suspected."

ind "Last chance to back down."

menu:
    "Serve Andras":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass
    "Let Indarah handle this after all.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "It wasnt just Andras they were taking into account here. The entire tavern would see her attend to Andras. It would not only be humiliating  it could also impact her reputation."
        jump andrasBarIndarah

hide alexia with moveoutleft

"Her mind was already set. With a determined expression, she took the glass from Indarahs hands, and headed for the wine rack to pick the most expensive bottle they had."

ind "You might feel tempted to try and get him drunk, but Id advise against it. He might get Handsy."

show alexia barmaid neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

al "Ill keep it in mind. Thank you."


ind "Youre welcome dear."


ind "Take care."

"There was no use stalling. Alexia steeled her nerves, and with the wine in hand, went to face her tormentor."

hide indarah with moveoutleft
show andras disguised happy at midright with dissolve

"All eyes turned to her the moment she left the kitchen. Andras earlier display sobered up every drunk in the tavern, and they all wanted to see how Indarah would handle the issue."
"None of them knew throwing him out was not an option. Except for the man in question."
"With a triumphant smile on his lips, Andras devoured her form with his eyes, before he reminded himself he was supposed to play the role of a disgruntled customer."

show andras disguised neutral at midright with dissolve

"But even after that, she swore his eyes had a mocking spark in them."

show alexia barmaid neutral at center with moveinleft

"She forced herself not to grit her teeth, and with her most charming smile approached his table."

show alexia barmaid happy at center with dissolve

al "My deepest apologies my Lord, for the sub-par vintage we offered earlier."
al "Will this one be more to your liking?"

"She held the bottle up to her chest and leaned forward, the label on it strategically placed right in front of her bosom."

an "Hmmm"

show alexia barmaid neutral at center with dissolve

"He stroked his chin in thought, shamelessly ogling her tits. She suppressed the urge to smack the bottle over his head. She was used to having her boobs looked at, but unsurprisingly, willingly posing like this made it much more humiliating."

show alexia barmaid happy at center with dissolve

an "I suppose. If the service is right."
an "A hero deserves the very best, dont you agree? "

menu:
    "A *true* Hero does indeed.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show andras disguised angry at midright with dissolve
        an "..."
        $ andrasPunishmentCounter += 1
    "Of course, my Lord.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show andras disguised happy at midright with dissolve
        an "Glad you agree."

an "Then get to it."

al "(Here goes nothing.)"

show andras disguised neutral at midright with dissolve

"Dying on the inside, she opened the bottle and put it aside on the table. She saw Andras eyes widen as she grabbed the edge of her cleavage, and pulled at it."

show andras disguised happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia barmaid neutral at center with dissolve

"Keeping her most unreadable expression, she put the glass between her breasts. It wobbled a little, so she had to put her arm around her bosom, to squeeze her tits together."

al "I apologize, one moment."

"Magnanimously, Andras allowed her to continue. She grabbed the bottle, filled the glass, and leaned in to push her chest right into Andras face."


scene cg278 with fade
show andras disguised happy behind cg278
show alexia barmaid neutral behind cg278
pause 3

al "Please, take a sip."

"Andras held his hand up, and shook his head."

an "Now, now You have to let it breathe first."
an "But keep the pose."


scene cg279 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral behind cg279
pause 3

al "(Bastard!)"

"She wanted to smash the bottle right on his smirking, annoying face. But she couldnt. For her and Indarahs sake, she had to keep him happy, no matter how much it sickened her."


scene cg278 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral behind cg278
pause 3

al "But of course, Sir."

"All around them, people started to switch seats, so they could get a better view of the unfolding show."
"So they could see the red-haired spunky wench, who usually never allowed anyone to grab a feel, demeaned herself with a smile on her face. To witness her providing a service one could only find in brothels or other similar establishments."

al "(Solansia protect me Get on with it Andras!)"

"She squirmed, trying to avoid their judging gaze. But it was no use."


scene cg281 with fade
pause 3

"It was no use."


scene cg278 with fade
show andras disguised smirk behind cg278
show alexia barmaid neutral behind cg278
pause 3

"She swallowed heavily, and resigned herself to the situation."
""

scene cg280 with fade
show andras disguised smirk behind cg280
show alexia barmaid neutral behind cg280
pause 3

"Finally, Andras leaned in and took a long, overly theatrical whiff."

an "Mmm What a wonderful bouquet."
an "Very promising"

al "Im glad you approve, sir."
al "Care to taste it?"

an " So eager to have my face between your tits?"

show alexia barmaid shocked behind black

al "! ! !"

"The tavern roared in laughter, like the simpletons they were, while Andras finally leaned in to taste the wine. His eyes never left her, and Alexia again had to suppress a scowl."

an "Mmm"
an "You know I dont usually approve of Rosarian wine I think most of them are simply austere And the last one that was offered to me Not here, mind you Was borderline disappointing "
an "So tired in taste it was You could barely call it wine. It was a cheap, vinous insult to the palate."
an "But this one"
an "I can see it becoming one of my favorites"
an "Complex Robust Earthy, but in a good way."
an "A rich finish that leaves you yearning for more."
an "Mmm Yes. I approve of this."
an "Another."

scene black with fade

" . ."
" "
""


scene cg281 with fade
show andras disguised smirk behind cg281
show alexia barmaid neutral behind cg281
pause 3

"In the end, she followed Indarahs advice and allowed Andras to pace himself. Just as tavern owner predicted, he kept his hands to himself."

an "-now, their women, with their constant fights for dominance in bed, are quite fun to subdue. But the lack of tits is a bit of a let down."

al "I see, my lord."

"But it did not stop him from having her serve his every whim, and stand by his side as he recalled his many adventures, many of them serving as pretexts to comment on her looks."

an "Everybody likes a big bosom. Yours is nice, but it could be a bit bigger"

al "I apologize for disappointing you my lord."

" And of course, she had to keep nodding and agreeing with him. For the last two hours."

an "But you do show your tits off, like a nice little slut, so thats a plus."

al "Please do not call me a slut, my Lord."

an "My apologies. My fair maiden, its nice to see you show off your tits so shamelessly, just like a slut would."


scene cg279 with fade
show andras disguised smirk behind cg279
show alexia barmaid neutral behind cg279
pause 3

al "..."

an "And I do love the way you updo your hair. Is it for conveniences sake?"

al "Yes, my-"

an "For when you suck the clients off?"


scene cg281 with fade
show andras disguised smirk behind cg281
show alexia barmaid neutral behind cg281
pause 3

al " We do not provide this service here, my lord."

an "Such a waste. Your body was made for serving men."

al "Thank you, my lord."

"It was humiliating at first, but as the night went on, she gave up on being angry, and just went along with it."
"Let him say whatever he wanted about her, as long he doesnt cause any more trouble"

scene black with fade

" . ."
" "
""

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve
show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

ind "Is he gone? "

al " Yeah."

ind "How are you feeling."

al "Tired."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
    al " But Im used to it by now."
else:

    al "I hope this doesnt become a regular thing."

ind "Oh Alexia"
ind "Take tomorrow off. Thats an order."

"She nodded numbly. With any luck, this was just a one-time thing, and Andras wont make harassing her like this his new favorite past time."

scene black with fade

"A girl could hope."

$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 3)
return

label andrasBarIndarah:

al "Will you promise youll be safe?"



ind "Of course. No need to worry about me."

al " Then Ill let you handle it. "

"Indarah nodded with a smile, and sent her off to her room."

scene black with fade

"Tomorrow, she would not say what Andras ended up demanding of her, but judging by the bruises on her wrists, he was not happy with Alexias disappearance."

$ andrasPunishmentCounter += 1
return





label indarah_get_that_d2:



scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid happy at midleft with dissolve
show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve
show jak neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"Indarah returned to the table with another round of warm Uvarthian Mead. Alexia and Jak had sat waiting for her, kept company by a flickering candle light. Their cheeks were flushed from the past hour of drinking."
"Alexia politely thanked the other woman for her drink, and took in the strange aroma wafting up from her goblet. Her head was already delightfully fuzzy, but she didnt mind a bit more.."
"Jak, meanwhile, grabbed his goblet with one of his big meaty hands and took a long gulp. Indarah rolled her eyes. If his men hadn't already gone up for the night, they would have no doubt approved."

jak "The Tundra folk have one virtue, and it's that they ain't wilting flowers when it comes to their booze."
jak "It's a wonder they make it so strong and flavorful. Especially once you've tried some of their food. Stale bread, hard rations, meat with seasoning no more complex than salt."
jak "But, when it's time to drink? Then they perk up."

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia nodded along, taking a sip from her drink. As intoxicating as the drink was, there was also something spellbinding about Jak's stories. He'd seen so many places, done so many things."

if NTR and all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] >= 5:
    "Jak had a confidence to him that was kind of magnetic. He was confident and knew what he wanted. Alexia was fascinated by that."



"Indarah meanwhile, yawned and stretched her arms."

ind "You talk like you've been out discoverin' ancient wisdom."
ind "You'd want a drink too if you had to live in snow up to your knees and monsters passing by weekly."

"He smirked back at her."

jak "I'd probably never be sober."

"Jak turned to Alexia. He liked a rapt audience."

jak "Really though, you had it good in Rosaria. If you had a bite of the food down south, you'd long for a punch in the gut. Disgusting stuff."

al "It can't have been the worst you had to eat traveling around. I've heard from some of the men that pass by that the food they take for travel is barely edible."

show alexia barmaid happy at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia took another swig, finishing off her drink. When she put the cup down, she noticed that she felt warm. It was like the fire of the candles had grown stronger."

jak "Bunch of liars. Most of them probably keep a bag 'o spices around for flavoring. Road food is bland, but it ain't that bad."

"Indarah leaned forward with a smirk on her face. In the process, she tilted her cleavage towards him. Jak's eyes took the bait."

if NTR and all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence'] >= 5:
    show alexia barmaid aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Though, he wasn't the only one. Alexia had been finding it harder and harder to resist a look at exposed breasts of late..."
    show alexia barmaid happy at midleft with dissolve

ind "You say that, but a moment before you were running your gums about how bad the food down in Uvarth was. You've got a spice belt too. I've seen it around your waist."

jak "I'm sure you have."

"He reached down and produced a small bag."

jak "Though, I mostly use it for keeping dried randado root. Potent aphrodisiac for women. One bite and they get randy enough to spread their legs on the spot. When I mention it, the ladies always want a taste."

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia raised an eyebrow. Was that true? Why had she never..."

ind "That stinks worse than minotaur dung."
ind "You really think I've never had randado root before? It's fake."
ind "That talk is the prattle you tell doe eyed maidens who haven't traveled out of their home town, when you're trying to get them out of their dresses."

show alexia barmaid happy at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia broke out into a huge giggle. Larger than the situation demanded. Jak rolled his eyes and laughed."

jak "No, no. It's the real thing. Whatever you had must have been garlic that some goblin used for a swindle. This is the real thing."
jak "Besides..."

"His eye sparkled with devious intent."

jak "I don't need no randado root to get a girl on the table."



ind "Please. You couldn't get me over the table if you tried."

jak "Oh? Wanna bet?"

ind "So what if I do?"

show alexia barmaid aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia looked back and forth between the two. She'd seen the signs of flirting. Aggressive posture, targeted smiles. But, it struck her all at once how far along it had gotten. They really were right about to fuck here and now."
"Probably without much concern if she was still here to see."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 69:
    "Alexia got a glint in her eye. Debauchery was such a joy."

menu:
    "Stay and watch.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump jakIndarah2
    "Leave.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "I have...uh...some chores I need to deal with. Sweep up and all. I gotta run."
        "Neither of them seemed to acknowledge what she said. Indarah gave her a short nod, and Alexia rushed out of the room."
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 69:
            "In the process she nearly stumbled over her own feet."
        if alexiaWatchedJak == True:
            "She had watched last time, of course. But, that had been an invitation. A choice. This felt more like an ambush."
        if alexiaWatchedJak == False and all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 69:
            "Alexia sighed to herself. As much as she did love a good sexual encounter, watching just didnt seem like something shed enjoy this time."
        "Alexia wasn't sure. If someone had asked her to explain it in this moment, she probably would have failed. Uvarthian mead was known to have that effect."
        "The moment she closed the door behind her, she heard the sound of rustling and movement behind her. The rustling turning to bangs and groans as she walked away from the door."
        "Jak and Indarah were good company, but spending time with them carried the risk of awkward moments."
        return

label jakIndarah2:

"Jak responded to this by calmly rising from his seat, walking around the table, and then lunging at Indarah."
"In a movement so fast that Alexia barely registered it initially, he had his hand in Indarah's hair and was forcing her face down into the table. Her chair fell over to the side."

al "W...woah."


scene cg354 with fade
show alexia barmaid aroused behind cg354
show indarah neutral behind cg354
show jak neutral behind cg354
pause 3

"Indarah let out a gasp against the hardwood counter top. Her half full mead pitched over, staining her dress. She pushed off with her hands to no avail. Jak had her pinned with a mercenary's skill."

ind "Fuck you."

jak "If you insist."

"Jak grinned darkly, as he worked down his trousers. Even while still struggling with her upper body, her hindquarters rubbed backwards against him. She was daring him to take her."
"Alexia watched quietly. Her temples were pounding, her breath was quickened, and her body ached. It was a desperately arousing spectacle."
"Two of her fingers slipped underneath her skirt. Soon she was mewling out lustfully. Her sounds added to the crashing and slapping of the struggling happening in front of her."
"Jak worked Indarah's dress up. It was no easy task. Every time he left her hands free for more than a second, she was forcing herself upwards. He had to bring his hands back swiftly to prevent her from wriggling out."

ind "Do it. Do it, you piece of shit."

"Her growling tone didn't match the soft smirk on her face. But, in moments that smirk was about to be erased."
"Jak brandished his long black cock, and positioned it right behind her."




"Then, with a fearsome grunt, he impaled her with it."
"Indarah didn't stop struggling, even as her grunts of effort turned into groaning. If anything, the pushing and shoving became even more frantic. Her hips bucked, albeit mostly backwards. Her wiggling took on an animalistic quality."

jak "Still think...I can't...fuck a girl...on a table...if I want?"

"His hips moved with a steady pounding rhythm. Each time his body made contact with hers, it produced a loud slapping sound."
"Indarah made one last play to fight her way off the table, even as the response of her body to his cock inside of her grew more and more apparent."
"She pushed up with all her might, even working her way free for a second, before his hands forced her back down on the table. He had to reposition himself to resume pounding away at her."
"After that, Indarah played along fully. Her movements mainly focused on the pumping of her hips."

ind "You call this...ah...you call this fucking?"
ind "Fuck me like you mean. Like you mean it."

"Alexia's eyes fluttered. Her own pleasure was steadily mounting, aided by the erotic struggle in front of her."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 31:
    "Still, her cheeks flushed dark. Doing something like this was so lewdwas this something that a slut would do?"

"What followed was a dance of fucking and moving. Hands banging on the table. Teeth snarling and lips moaning. A sexual hurricane throwing empty goblets to the floor and making tables bang and creak."
"Alexia came first. Her fingers worked fast, and soon the stimulation to her clit was more then enough to send her, moaning and shaking, over the edge."

jak "Having a good time, eh?"

"He called over to her, through strained breath. Alexia was too busy shuddering to answer with any degree of intelligence. Too busy being blissed out of her mind."
"At that point, Jak had been pounding his huge cock into Indarah for what felt like forever. Her initial struggling and taunting had collapsed into spasms and incoherent moaning, as her insides were stirred again and again."
"She climaxed with a brutal force, flailing her arms, and knocking one of the few still upright mugs right off the table. The sound of it clattering on the floor was overcome only by Indarah's orgasmic screech."
"Jak kept pounding her, over and over, even as Indarah's movements collapsed into an exhausted heap. The force of his slamming rocking her still body."

show cg355 with dissolve
pause 0.1
show cg356 with sshake
pause 0.1
show cg356 with sshake
pause 0.1
show cg357 with dissolve
pause 3

"It was her second orgasm that sent him over the edge. As her shaking and moaning picked up for a second powerful crescendo, he too started to feel the sap rise. Alexia could only imagine that her body had tightened down against him."
"Jak responded by quickly whipping his cock out of her, just fast enough that his seed launched all over her back, with some even landing in her hair. It was hard to be accurate when forced to move at that speed."
"Some of his cum even landed on the table."
"As he bent over, panting and gasping. The room around them was a mess. Tables bumped into, goblets overturned. It was like a hurricane had come through."
"Though, it wasn't like anyone particularly seemed to mind. They were all gasping and panting in the afterglow."

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"After their little tryst, Indarah and Jak retreated to her room. Whether or not they planned to sleep was a question that eluded her."
"Alexia, meanwhile, was cleaning up the dining room. There was not merely the result of their conversation to deal with, but also some of the bottles and plates from Jak's men when they had eaten earlier."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30 and NTR == True:
    show alexia barmaid aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia's eyes wandered back to the table, while carrying some bottles. She froze in place. There was a long trail of white sitting on the hard wood right where Indarah had been positioned."
    "She walked over. It wasn't a lot, but it still had the overpowering musk of cum to it. A soft smile worked it's way on to her lips."
    "Alexia placed the bottles down on the floor, and worked her hair back. Then, without the slightest hint of shame, she leaned forward and ran her tongue along the table."
    "It still had that familiar creamy and salty taste to it. Alexia licked and licked until she'd tasted every last drop."
    "After that she returned to work with a new spring in her step. There were so very many messes to clean."
    $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
else:

    show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia's eyes wandered back to the table, while carrying some bottles. She froze in place. There was a long white trail of white sitting on the hard wood right where Indarah had been positioned."
    "There was a bright red blush on her face as she toweled off the table. She hoped that wasn't going to leave a stain on their too. A few days later she'd learn that hope was in vain."

return





label pony_stop:



scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

"Alexia descended down the staircase. The sound of voices down below warned her that it was time for work. She found a crowd of rough looking men and women, mostly in leather, making themselves at home in the main room. Their swarthy complexion was unmistakably eastern."

ind "Keep yourself nice and respectful. These here are imperials."

"From the odd talk around the inn up until now, Alexia knew that to mean they were regular members of the Empire of the Sands army."

show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Do you know why theyre here?"

"Indarah sighed."

ind "Course. Imperials make a nice bit of mint moving people around. Theyre tryin sell some folks to the Dark Elves under the woods."
ind "As far as theyre aware of, we must not be anything at all cept a convenient point to rest."

al "Slavers?"

"She didnt know much about the eastern slave trade, except that it existed. Slavery was not as large an institution down in Rosaria. Especially not in the countryside."

al "Should we be worried about what they might do?"

ind "Nah. They tend to behave themselves. These are army men and women. They know not to go around starting things under the imperial banner."
ind "But, them Imperials aint known for their humbleness. So like I said before. Keep it nice and respectful, and nice and respectful is what youll get back."

"Indarah shoved a pair of beers into Alexias hands, and directed her towards some of the slavers. Obediently, Alexia put on her smile."

"As she bent down to serve them, one more person walked in. This one was different than the rest. They were all wearing sensible boiled leather. She strut in all black leather, showing ample cleavage, and pants and boots for riding. Completing the look was a whip coiled at her hips."
"It was a special kind of leather too. It was sleek. Thin and texture-exposing, but also sturdy and imposing. Sexy in a come-and-get-it-if-you-dare kind of way."
"Alexia blinked twice. Who in the world was {i}that{/i}?"

ind "Everything I said for the others is still true for her. You treat her with respect now. Dont get into anything trouble. And shes nothing to worry about."

"Yet, Alexia could tell from the furrow of Indarahs brow that she was worried about her for whatever reason. She definitely knew why this woman was dressed so differently."
"Alexia kept one eye on the woman throughout the evening. She interacted with the other slavers normally enough. She drank, she joked around, she behaved like one of the guys."
"Though, when she looked closely, she did notice a few little tidbits. None of the jokes or ribbing was ever directed her way. Neither was the odd bit of flirting directed at the other women slavers. Not even the leader of the caravan seemed to get too comfortable with her."
"She was with them. But, she was not truly one of them either."
"When she asked Indarah about her, Indarah just waved her off. There were promises to explain later, but that wasnt exactly satisfying to Alexias curiosity this very moment."

ind "By now the horse trough is probably as parched as the horses. Be a dear and bring them something to sip on, please."

"Alexia went out, not a complaint on her lips, with full buckets in either hand. She was not surprised to find large carriages with iron bars in a large circle. A few of the slavers patrolled the circles perimeter. Alexia didnt much want to think about what their cargo."
"She turned her head the other direction, towards the watering trough. But, she found no respite."

al "Huh?"


scene cg482 with fade
pause 3

"There was a woman tethered with the horses. A dark skinned beauty with equally dark hair cascading in a ponytail down her back. She stood at stiff attention."
"No doubt aiding this stance was her unusual wardrobe. She was standing here, in the cold night, almost entirely naked. What little clothing she had was an oppressive leather."
"Leather straps criss crossing her body, holding it firm but leaving much of her skin, including her pierced breasts exposed. A stiff collar that held her neck at attention. A contraption that held her arms behind her back in extreme bondage. "
"Even a strange pair of boots that ended in a large metal horse print. Along with the bit and bridle in her mouth, it looked like she was pretending at being a horse."
"There was something unmistakably lewd about it. It was like a mix between a discipline lovers wet dream and something that a woman might wear to bed. The animalistic nature of it was only highlighted by her placement at camp. She was with the horses."
"Alexia took a step closer. This was definitely not something she would ever find back home."
"It had taken her some time to recognize the metal contraption that the woman wore. It was connected to the leather harness, and ran between her legs. The big bulky plate that covered her crotch had small holes in it."
"It was a chastity belt. It was meant to keep someone from sleeping with her. Or from stimulation from touching her nether regions. The belt had a lock on it. Alexia doubted strongly that this woman held the key."
"Naturally, Alexias mind drifted to the woman in sleek black leather before. Were the two somehow related to one another?"
"Alexia walked over and filled the trough with new water. Now she definitely needed to ask Indarah about who that woman was."
"As Alexia walked back inside, someone crossed her path. Dark leather boots strutted confidently on the ground. Alexia turned around. That sleek woman from before was coming outside."

leatwom "Awe, did you miss me, Johara? I didnt keep you waiting too long, now did I?"

"At the sound of the woman speaking behind her, Alexia scrambled for the door. Better to watch from the door's frame, and not be seen catching an eyeful of what was happening."

scene cg558 with fade
pause 3

"The horse womans eyes went wide at the approach of the woman in black. Alexia could only assume it was her Mistress."
"Once the Mistress reached her, her hands enveloped the bound woman. She wrapped herself behind her, with her lips pressed to her victims neck, one hand toying with the horse womans nipple chain, and the other stroking her inner thighs."
"The horse woman rolled her head back as far as the posture collar would allow and let out a strange whining sound. Her discipline of her posture buckled. In mere moments, she had become an instrument in her dominants hands."

if alexiaJezeraSex > 0:
    "The image it brought to mind was her own relationship to a certain powerful demoness"

"The woman brought a hand up to the straps binding her captives head. When the bit fell away, Alexia thought that she might finally hear the exotic pet speak. But, all she did was let out a soft whine and open her jaw wide."
"She was asking for something with her mouth."

if alexiaJezeraSex > 0:
    "Yet again Alexias mind supplied an answer. This time in the form of a moist purple sex drawing inevitably closer to her face. So close she could smell its overpowering musk."
    "Alexias pussy tingled."

leatwom "So eager for your treat. A wild filly indeed. You are a fortunate creature in that I am not a more cruel owner."

"What was meant by that soon became apparent. The Mistress reached into a small pack on her belt and pulled out a strange brown square. Alexia had to strain to even see it."
"Her lips pressed themselves to the fillys ear and whispered unheard words for her alone. Then, she placed the strange cube in her open mouth. It dissolved into nothing."
"In response, the horse woman let a long low groan out into the night. Her eyes rolled backwards. The sound was only silenced by the bit gag being fit back into her mouth."
"Whatever had been placed into the bound womans mouth was having an overwhelming effect on her."
"Whatever self-restraint she had was simply gone. She squirmed, bucked, and ground her body into the dominant womans with mindless abandon. Especially her crotch, which Alexia could only imagine was starved of all feeling."
"Her Mistress responded back with a sadistic zeal. Sharp pinches, brutal tugs on her nipple chain, hands roaming her playthings body. The horse woman responded to each with a pathetic stifled whine. She was being handled and she loved it."
"Alexia couldnt help but flash her attention back every so often to the steel belt. There was moisture on it now. The shine of liquid in the moonlight was unmistakable. This girl was soaking wet, teased but helpless."
"Watching it reminded Alexia of her own presence. It also reminded her of the dampness between her own legs."
"With a blush, she ducked back into the inn. If she stayed out too long, she might get caught. Best not to risk such a thing with an imperial."

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid aroused at midleft with dissolve
show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

"It wasnt until late at night that Alexia got a chance to sit down with Indarah. By then, all of the guests were tucked into the beds, or standing guard with the carriages."

al "Id really like to ask about that woman now. I saw what she had parked outside."



ind "Ya mean that noble steed of her, eh? Yeah, there was no hiding it from ya."

"Indarah shifted in her stool."

ind "Thats just how the empire is. They dont have much respect for people out that way. None of the Eastern Lords do. In their culture, there are all sorts of ranks and rules. You gotta be half mad to keep it all straight."
ind "That woman is in a special class. Aint many of them, but they can be pretty scary. The Farasi. Fierce fighters and trackers. Raised from birth to it too. Real scary stuff when they get into battle."

al "And the horse woman outside?"

ind "I was getting to that, I was getting to that."
ind "I dont know how it works or why they started doing it. Im sure those imperial types have a reason for it. Though, they didnt think to tell me bout it. But, they have a special type of training for their captives. They make em into beasts of burden."
ind "Mares are what theyre called."
ind "Theyve got these mean old chariots they ride around in when they want to fight, and they got one or two of those lovely things out there to pull it along."
ind "Still, when I said you have got to be careful, I meant it. I had a friend once who ran into trouble with a Farasi. Thats a tale youd need to put a lot of alcohol in me before youd ever hear."

"Horse women. Alexia opened her mouth and closed it again. If she hadnt seen one for herself, she never would have believed it. What do you believe when your own eyes tell you stranger stories then fantastical books?"
"Had she really been living in a world with such things this entire time?"

scene black with fade

"The following morning, the caravan went on its way, none the wiser as to the allegiance of the inn that they had crossed paths with. Before they left, Alexia watered the horses. She used the opportunity to take a final eyeful of the Mare."
"It was strange to look into her eyes. She had the face of the human, but the vacant expression of an animal. Just how much thought ran through her head? It would not be the last time she pondered that question."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('shoulda_locked_the_bathroom', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)
    event('no_caravan_comes_through', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)
    event('stranger_in_a_strange_land', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)
    event('a_reminder_of_home', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'", 'all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 60',), group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)
    event('just_a_bit_of_fun', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'", 'all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 29',), group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)
    event('lifes_a_marketplace', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)
    event('a_wifes_suspicions', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'", 'rowanGaySex > 2',), group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)


label shoulda_locked_the_bathroom:

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve
show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

"Indarah and Alexia looked into the store room. Sounds had been rumbling from it for a few minutes, and it had them concerned."
"What they found...wasnt great."
"A naked orc, lay gurgling next to a pile of wine jugs. Some were broken. Some were empty. His woozy movements and vacant demeanor told them where the missing wine had gone."

ind "Drunken sod. Help me move him."

"So, Alexia and Indarah spent the next half hour getting the orc back to his company. They offered to pay for the damages, but figuring out how much had been lost as a result of his little adventure was hard to judge."
"Sometimes running a place where people got drunk could be a pain."

$ castle.treasury -= 5
return





label no_caravan_comes_through:

scene alexia_tavern_1 with fade

"There arent always travelers passing through this area. The land path through the Rakshan Wastes can be quite treacherous, after all."
"This week, the inn proved quiet. Boring even."
"Alexia and Indarah spent much of the time playing cards. Indarah knew many strange games from her island homeland, and she passed the time by showing Alexia some."
"Alexia lost at first, of course. But, she quickly wrapped her head around the often inane rules of the different games, and by weeks end she could boast that she was actually quite proficient at a number of new games."
"As time allowed, they did long term chores, like noting what beds needed repairs and replacement. Maintenance prevented the entire week from being a loss. Still, they would have to report back to the castle that income would be slow."

$ castle.treasury -= 5
return





label stranger_in_a_strange_land:

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve

"The front door was opened, followed immediately by a loud crashing sound. It roused Alexia, whod retired to the back room for her lunch. When she rushed to see what had happened, she saw a man dressed in rags. Hed stumbled in and collapsed on the ground."
"It was a few hours before he was in the condition to speak again."

scene black with fade

"He was a caravan guard whod been protecting a shipment of wheat that was being transported overland into the Empire of Sand. It was good paying work, but always dangerous. The Rakshan Wastes did not always abide."
"Strange monsters had struck in the night. The man couldn't describe them well. Even talking about them made his voice shake."
"The last that hed seen of his comrades, they were being torn apart, limb from limb. He only survived himself by making a cowardly run for it. He lived. His friends didnt. "
"After that hed been staggering through the wastes without provisions. Had he not reached this place, he no doubt would have been dead within the day. He thanked them for saving his life over and over again in a hoarse tone."

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve
show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

if strangerFirst == True:
    "Alexia listened with steadily mounting horror. Just what nightmares lived out in the waste?"

"They let the man stay at the inn for a few days. He helped out with a few chores to pay his board, but clearly something needed to be done with him."
"Eventually, they settled on sending him back to Castle Bloodmeen. He had combat training. He could be useful as a mercenary still. After that, Alexia was a little bit more reluctant to wander outside while working."
"Perhaps there were good reasons few ventured into the wastes"

$ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1)
$ strangerFirst = False
return





label a_reminder_of_home:

scene alexia_tavern_1 with fade

"The highlight of the week was when a band of flour merchants from the south stopped at the rest point. Their red hair and fair skin singled them out as Rosarians."
"The Rosarian traders were kind and friendly. They questioned Alexia about the part of the country she came from, and marveled at the fake story shed come up with for how she ended up in this desolate part of the world."
"Some of the men had even been to Arthdale before, and they fondly recounted a summer fair that theyd attended some years back. Hearing about it brought a smile to Alexias face."
"Theyd even brought some games from the south with them. Pastimes with balls and sticks that the teenage boys would sometimes play. Alexia watched lazily as some of the men passed the time by playing."
"It almost felt wrong. Like she was a voyeur to a world that didnt exist."
"When the caravan left, her mood soured a little. Had it not been for Jezera's pendant around her neck, she would have no doubt asked to go with them. They were a tantalizing taste of home."

return





label just_a_bit_of_fun:

scene alexia_tavern_1 with fade

"This week, Alexia woke up one day with a strange tingle in her spine. Working could be so boring sometimes. She wanted some fun. Just a bit of fun."
"So, when a caravan stopped in later that day, Alexia pounced on the opportunity. She convinced Indarah to let her work the bar, and she made the most of it."
"She was all smiles and flirts. When she made a drink, shed bend low to give the patrons a view of her chest. Men pinched her ass or told lewd jokes, and she told lewd jokes back."

if get_actor_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence') >= 5:
    "At one point, she ended up on one of the mens lap. She used the opportunity to squirm a lot, purposefully grinding her rear all over his most sensitive spot. Knowing she was doing something so lewd was...thrilling."
    "Suffice to say, he left a big tip."

if get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence') >= 5:
    "At one point, she ended up sitting next to the caravans one female member, drunkenly locking lips together. All around the room, the men cheered. She didnt know what she liked more. Their reaction, or the other womans lips."
    "By the time they were done the men were practically throwing tips at her."

"As the evening wore on, the room broke out into songs and toasts. Alexia was right there with them, singing and toasting. She even showed off her dancing skills. The audience whistled at every smooth shake of her hips."
"Eventually, most of the newcomers were fast asleep, in the rooms or in their carts. A slightly dazed Alexia went back to the bar to review her earnings. Shed make a lot today."
"Sometimes, being a slut paid off."

$ castle.treasury += 5
return





label lifes_a_marketplace:

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve
show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve
show clamin neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"Alexia walked into the bar room. It was sparsely populated, with only Indarah and a few goblins. The goblins sat at the bar, drinking deep from various odd coloured ales. At their centre was a familiar face."

cla "Oh, dont play that game with me. Ive got thirty crates of Rosarian Sweet Wine, collected from a very accommodating quota manager, and I need to sell it somewhere. "
cla "What kind of friend would we be if I didnt let you know about a special opportunity?"

"Indarah seemed unperturbed by Cla-Mins excited squawking."

ind "Maybe. But, you must think me a wee girl if you think Im going to take that swill off your hands for ya. Theres a reason no ones taken it. Youve probably already been sitting on it for months."
ind "Years maybe."

"Cla-Min rolled her eyes, but quickly found a new angle."

show clamin happy at edgeright with dissolve

cla "See. Its aged! Means you can sell it for more."

ind "You aint going to make a customer outa me today. Do you ever put a plug in that whole routine of yours?"

"Alexia rolled her eyes and brought her mop to the floor. Cla-Min was the same wherever she went. On more than one occasion, shed found the goblin matriarch whispering in dark corners with guardsmen and servants in the castle."

show clamin neutral at edgeright with dissolve

cla "Lifes a marketplace. You stop selling for a minute, and youll miss a customer. No wonder you ended up out here in the middle of nowhere."

"That was right around when Cla-Min actually noticed that Alexia was there. Cla-Mins eyes lit up with recognition when she noticed her."

cla "The Competition! What a surprise."

"Alexia opened her mouth to say something, but then thought better of it. For the first time, Indarahs confident expression cracked. It showed real concern."

cla "Found work I see. All the way out here too. Not a fan of castle life?"

show alexia barmaid angry at midleft with dissolve

al "Oh I love being a prisoner. Cant you tell?"

cla "Its alright, darling. You wouldnt see me cooped up so far away from the rest of the world. Bloodmeen is a fascinating place to visit. But, its so far from the arteries of the world."

"Alexia raised an eyebrow."

al "Why even stop in here then? You have portals you could use. If you find Bloodmeen to be dull, then surely our little neck of the woods would be positively lifeless."

"Cla-Min chuckled to herself, and took a swig from her pink drink."

cla "You dont believe Id come just to check in on my friend, Indarah?"

ind "No one believes that."

cla "Such rudeness. I put up with a lot, Indarah. Youre lucky you have such forgiving friends."

ind "We dont strictly need help supplying this place, because of the portals. But, Cla-Min is responsible for the castles supply stock. So when I need something, that normally means running it through her."

"Cla-Min giggled and raised her glass in a toast."

cla "Nothing like a captive market!"

show alexia barmaid happy at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia leaned against the bar. One of the goblins was ogling her, but she didnt pay it much mind. Working as a barmaid meant getting used to being eyed up."

al "Youre really milking this trading deal with the twins for all it's worth."

show clamin happy at edgeright with dissolve

"Suddenly, the smile on Cla-Mins face grew a shade darker."

cla "Oh, this is nothing. You havent even seen milking yet. I assure you"
cla "Im the best at it."

show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia backed up a step. The implication of her words were hard to miss."

if helayna_escaped == False:
    "Alexia had more than enough competition for husband, absent an assertive goblin hungry for his seed."
else:

    "Alexia wasnt exactly the greatest fan of this woman making lewd innovations about her husband, every time they were in the same room together."

al "Im sure I havent."

"Cla-Min whispered something into the ear of the goblin sitting to her left. He promptly scrambled over to another open seat."

cla "Sit down, sit down. You and I should have had a proper conversation about him a long time ago. No one knows about his...preferences more than you do."
cla "Youre a reasonable young lady. Im sure some kind of arrangement can be worked out."

"Before Alexia could even process what Cla-Min was suggesting, Indarah interjected into the conversation."

ind "As riveting a thing to listen to as Im sure it would be, Alexia is not free at the moment. She has work to do."
ind "Get some food started, will you?"

"Alexia didnt need to be told twice. She rushed off to the kitchen, thankful for an excuse to duck out of the conversation. She half suspected that Cla-Min would have tried to slide a husband sharing contract into her hand before the next round of drinks could even be served."

return





label a_wifes_suspicions:

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia looked out of the room she was cleaning, and saw two men walk by. They were stumbling slightly. It seemed like they were going back to their room after having a bit too much of the bars hospitality."
"She met eyes with one of the men. He was slim and muscular with dark brown hair."
"There was the sound of the door slamming right after. Alexia thought little of it at the time."
"But, fifteen minutes later, when she was crossing the hallway to another room, there were a series of strange rhythmic bumps emerging from the room."

show alexia barmaid aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia pressed her ear to the door, but what she heard quickly brought a blush to her cheek. She scrambled away, lest she be discovered peeping. The sounds from the room were ones she knew well. Sex."

show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve

"That moment lingered in her head for the remainder of the evening, as she went about the busy work of making sure everything was ready for the night."
"The strange part was that try as she might, she couldnt even tell why it occupied her mind this way. After all, it wasnt like Alexia didnt know that men did things with other men. How could anyone live in Bloodmeen for months and not realize that?"
"Eventually it dawned on her. One of the men had looked so much like Rowan. Had she almost imagined that Rowan was the one going into the room with the other man?"
"In the morning, Alexia was working near the rooms again. The entire time, she had one eye on the door of the room that the men were sleeping in."
"When it opened, the two men walked out yawning. She had been right. The brown haired man really did look so much like Rowan. It was no wonder shed thought about him. He winked at her as he passed by."

show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve

"But, then right after them, a woman walked out too. Her long blond hair was disheveled and sloppy. Alexia exhaled loudly."

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Clearly shed just been silly up until now. Why had she just assumed that there wasnt a woman involved?"
"She kept on sweeping the floor, standing still in one spot. Someone walking past might wonder why she was spending so much time on that one spot."
"Maybe...maybe it was the fact that he looked so much like Rowan"
"But, why would she associate Rowan with"

menu:
    "Pretend nothing is off.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia barmaid happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia shook her head. That was just silliness, of course. She was a wife who barely got to see her husband because of all the time he spent working. Of course she sometimes missed him. It was natural to focus on peoples similarities to him."
        "And thinking that the two men has been sleeping together?"
        "Well, she hadnt seen the woman walk in. Based on what she knew, it was the most logical assumption."
        "Alexia moved to another patch of floor."
        "She was just worrying herself over nothing. Rowan was the same man he always had been deep down. She was sure of that."
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', -1)
        return
    "Question Rowans sexuality.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Just now, shed associated Rowan and men...who were interested in other men... together"
        "Why would she do that?"
        show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve
        ind "Is everything alright?"
        "Her boss was standing behind her with a concerned look on her face. Alexia fixed a smile on her lips. Best not to show what was wrong."
        show alexia barmaid happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "Its nothing. Just got lost in my own head for a second."
        ind "Alright...just...keep on working. You polish that corner much longer and its going to start to glow like rubies."
        "Alexia laughed and moved to work on another spot."
        hide indarah with dissolve
        show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "But, once she was gone, Alexias frown returned. There was just no escaping it."
        "She never used to think about it, bur Rowan really did seem to act almost...flirtatiously with other men sometimes. She must have noticed it in the past, but it had become more noticeable since hed arrived at Bloodmeen."
        if rowanFutaAnal or rowanFutaSuck == True:
            "She knew for a fact that he enjoyed playing with another penis. Her own dalliance with a succubus seemed to show that."
        if ghThreesome == True:
            "When they had been together with Greyhide, Rowan certainly didnt seem to have minded the presence of another man"
        "Did Rowan like other men? It was hard for her to say."
        "Whats more...what did that mean about his feelings for her?"
        show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "She shook her head. The longer she thought about this, the deeper in the trap she would get. It would be best...best not to think about it much further."
        "Yet, she knew that it would be hard to stop thinking about entirely. Once a box was opened, it was hard to close."
        $ change_relation('alexia', -3)
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('jaks_flirations', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'", 'NTR == True'),  depends=('indarah_get_that_d',), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)


label jaks_flirations:

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia struggled to drag a heavy box to the bar. The wine bottles rattled every time she took a halting step."


show jak neutral at midright with dissolve

jak "Let me help you with those."

"She turned to see the hulking giant of a man behind her. He took the box from her and slung it over his shoulder as though it weighed a feather."

show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "Ah, Jak."

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Indarah is in the back room getting ready. If you want I can bring her out for you?"

"Jak settled the box down atop the bar. Alexia scurried behind it to work on putting the bottles away. It wasnt like she was about to complain about the help. Jak settled lazily into one of the stools."

jak "Nah, Ill get her myself in a minute. Where better to approach her than alone in a dark room?"

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 31:
    show alexia barmaid aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "I suppose you have a point good, sir."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 31:
    "Jak laughed at her little blush. That only made her blush harder."
else:

    "Jak watched for a reaction, but didnt get anything. It took more than a bawdy remark to turn Alexia into a squirming innocent."

jak "Fetch me a drink will you? Rosarian red."

al "Give me a second. I need to finish putting these accursed things away."

"Alexia ducked under the counter, working to make sure every bottle found its proper home. Jak circled a finger on the counter, clearly bored by the wait. Being an ex-sellsword taught one many things. Rarely an abundance of patience."

jak "Youre a bit of a Rosarian red yourself, aint ya?"

"Alexia just rolled her eyes."

show alexia barmaid happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Call me that with Indarah here, and she might give you a good swat."


jak "That woman has no sense of a good joke. If she had her way, thered be a lot less fun in this wide world of ours."

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"A short while later, the bottles were all away and Alexia poured him a cup. It was swill, but he drank it heartily. After some time he spoke up. His voice took on a tone of out-of-character hesitation."

jak "I dont think Ive ever put it to the question though. Howd your southern freckles end up so far out here in the wastes. You aint no friend of Indarah from back home. Id have heard of you before."

"Alexia sighed."

al "Thats a longer story than any man has time for. Years worth of it."



jak "My caravan aint leaving any time soon. Does it look like I am so overburdened with entertainment that I cant spare you and your tale a moment o my time?"

"She sighed. What was the harm of him hearing a bit of it? Certain key details needed to be kept out, of course. The sort that wouldnt be good repeated in unknown taverns. But, parts of it could be spoken of."

al "Alright, you oaf. Ill give you the short version."
al "I came up here because of my husband."

"Jak scratched his short dark beard."

jak "Husband."
jak "Hmm."
jak "He a trader?"

al "Nope."

jak "A different waypoint manager?"

al "Nope."

"Alexia giggled to herself and poured him another cup. At this rate he could be guessing for months."

jak "Hmm."
jak "Hes at that castle up there, aint he? "

show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "You know about the castle?"

"Did that mean that it was common knowledge? How much had changed since shed first been captured?"

jak "Not many of us do. Only the little green runts tend to bring shit in and out. But, who do you think sells to the green runts? Ive even met one of the bosses before. Big red fella."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
    show alexia barmaid aroused at midleft with dissolve
    al "Andras"
    "Jak uncharacteristically didnt seem to pick up on her reaction."
    jak "Yeah, that was his name. Most of the suppliers dont get to meet him apparently, but I guess thats what happen when you make the right, err...friends."
    show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

jak "So your man is a soldier up there?"

"Alexia averted her gaze from him."

al "Yeah, I guess you could say that. He put his life out on the line so much, I wanted to be useful somehow myself. Thats how I ended up working here."

"He chuckled to himself and took a messy swig from his drink. Wine poured down his beard, and a bit even stained his tunic."

jak "Husbands a soldier, huh? Yeesh, best keep my paws to myself around you."


show indarah neutral at edgeright with dissolve

ind "Thats right, you bear."

hide indarah with moveoutright

"Indarah walked by and gave Jak a wink and a nod. Without a further word, she turned and walked away, rear swaying as she pulled away. Jak watched with his jaw hanging down."
"He turned back to Alexia hurriedly, working to finish his drink quickly as he did."

jak "Youre alright Alexia. I can see why Indarah lets a waif like you stick around. "
jak "A good thing too. The Rakshan trek has become a specialty of mine of late. Im not gonna be seeing the end of em freckles of yours for awhile to come."

show alexia barmaid happy at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia giggled to herself."

al "Shouldnt you be going? Your lady wants you."

jak "She aint my"
jak "Hmmm..."

hide jak with moveoutright

"Jak slammed his mug down and made to follow Indarah. Alexia chuckled and took it to the washtub for cleaning. They really were such a cute couple."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('alexia_and_the_drunk', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'", "midCorHappened == True", "midCorFlee == False", "NTR == True"), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)
    event('bards_song_over', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)
    event('diplomatic_immunity', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), depends=('jezera_s_alliance_making_skills',), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)


label alexia_and_the_drunk:

scene alexia_tavern_1 with fade

"Between the spilled mugs, the sticky tables, and the wide puddles of drink across the floor, it was often a gruesome, messy affair. On particularly rowdy nights, overturned tables and scattered barstools only added to the chaos."
"Which was to say nothing of the assorted drunks who, at the end of the evenings revelry, ended up strewn like slaughtered casualties across the floor and bar countertops. Alexia was, in many ways, more of a corpse-clearer than a barmaid. "
"One such liquor-licker was still sitting slumped at the bar, insistent in his refusal to either leave or lose consciousness."


scene bg21 with fade

drunk "Oi! Wench! More beer, aye?"

show alexia barmaid angry at midleft with dissolve

"This inebriated indigent had been a thorn in Alexias side all night, dispensing catcalls, curses and obscene calls for more ale! in equal measure."
"More than once, Alexia had been forced to run the gauntlet of his pinching fingers and groping hands, grimacing every time a glancing touch brushed across her bottom. He was a nuisance, in every sense of the word."
"Now that the tavern was closing, the time had come for him to leave."
"...But he would not budge."

al "...Sir, its well past midnight. Everyone else has gone ho-"

drunk "{i}Fack off{/i}, aye?"

"Exhausted, exasperated, and stressed to the point of anger, Alexia approached Indarah for advice on what to do."

show indarah neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Indarah, in a tone that made it clear Alexia should say nothing more, whispered in her ear."

ind "Bar the door, return to your duties. I will handle this."

"Alexia grumbled to herself, but did as she was bid. She had expected Indarah to give the drunken lout a thorough tongue-lashing then and there."
"But the exotic tavern owner gave no sign that she intended to intervene whatsoever, casually polishing a bar glass as the evening hours wound down. Aside from a brief disappearance into the portal room, she remained aloof."
"As the minutes ticked by it became increasingly obvious to Alexia that he would face no repercussions. She was just about to complain to Indarah again, when a hulking, green brute strode in from the back rooms."

show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve

"For a brief, terrible moment Alexia thought that a repeat of Arthdale was about to occur. It was only after she sized up the Orc that she realized he was a veteran from Bloodmeen."

show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

tarek "Wots the trouble?"

"He was large, a beast of a brute. Narrow eyes set upon a heavy brow, with a rough, chiseled jawline. This was no mere Orc, but was a hardened killer."
"Indarah merely pointed at the man, shoving her thumb over her shoulder in dismissive command to remove him. The Orc grunted."

tarek "Waste o damn time."

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Despite his grumbling, the Orc shifted his swordbelt and approached the drunk. Alexia was just passing him as he did so, balancing a tray of empty glasses on her hand."
"She felt his thick, green hand grasp her by the forearm. She stopped short."

tarek "Ey, wots his guff? Dis fool givin ya the pinchy treatment?"

"The Orc lifted his free hand and mimed pinching his fingers together. Alexia blushed and nodded. The Orc grinned with cocky pride, looking Alexia up and down."

tarek "Thought so. Had the same thought mself."

"The Orc bent down. For a brief moment, Alexia thought he was leaning down to kiss her, but instead his lips went to her ear."

tarek "Don worry. He wont give ya no more trouble."

"With a smirk and a grin, the Orc let go of Alexia and trudged up to the drunk. Alexia watched as the Orc smacked his fist onto the countertop directly next to the old drunks dozing head."

tarek "{i}Ey{/i}! Wakey wakey!"

"The mans head snapped up, his eyes going wide at the sight of the hulking figure looming over him."

tarek "If yous gonna keep the nice ladies up all night, youd best keep drinkin."

"The drunk, perhaps finally sensing the danger through his alcohol haze, stammered something inaudible and tried to stand up. The Orc let out a guffaw and planted his heavy hand down onto his shoulder, shoving him back into his stool."

tarek "Ah naw, ya aint gettin away dat easy, ya cheeky git."
tarek "Yous wanna drink? Fine. Then drink wif me."

"The Orc bent over the countertop and fished a tall bottle out. He planted it with a wet smack onto the Bar."

tarek "eres the deal from now on: you can come in dis place whenever you like. Night n day, rain or shine. Dont make no difference to me."

"The Orcs grin was wide and predatory, a long line of sharp fangs that looked ready to take a bite out of the terrified drunk. He popped the cork on the bottle."

tarek "Only rule is: ya gots to tell good olIndarah over there yer comin."

"He lifted the bottle and took a pair of deep, heavy gulps, swallowing well over a third of its contents in the process. He lowered the bottle and smacked his lips."

tarek "{i}Ah{/i}! Dats the stuff."
tarek "{i}But...{/i}"

"The Orc turned in his stool to face the drunk. The poor man tried to squirm away but the Orc took him by his chin, staring straight into his eyes."

tarek "Everytime yous here, Ill be here too. Well be drinkin buddies!"
tarek "And fer every drink {i}I{/i} take, you takes the same."

"The Orcs easy smile disappeared. His face contorted for a moment into a monstrous simulacrum of a dragons snarl."

tarek "And if ya cant keep up"

"The Orc smashed the bottle against the bar just next to the terrified drunks trembling hand. The unfortunate man let out a squeaking yelp as glass and alcohol rained down onto the ground."

tarek "You wont have to worry bout yo tab ever again."

"The threat alone was enough to shatter him. The bedraggled drunk fled from the grinning Orcs sight, whimpering as he threw open the door and ran from the tavern."
"The Orc started to laugh, though Alexia noticed that he made no move to leave, now that his task was done."

tarek "Ey, wheres my victory bottle?"

"Indarah sighed, as if she had expected this outcome."

ind "Alexia, let him have his pick of whichever bottle he wants. One bottle, and no more. Tarek knows the rules. "

$ tarekName = "Tarek"

hide indarah with dissolve
show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve

tarek "...Well? Wot ya waitin for?"

"Alexia circled to the back of the bar. The next few minutes were a frustrating guessing game as the Orc patently refused to pick a specific bottle."
"Finally, once he had chosen one he tore open the cork with his teeth, spitting it out onto the floor to settle with the smashed glass of the first bottle. The Orc took a deep slug of the bottle, then held it out for Alexia."

tarek "Have a taste. Gab wif me a minute."

"He swirled the water around in the bottle, his heavy brow arching in mirth. That wide, predatory smile was on his face again."

if alexiaAndrasObedient == True:
    "There was a callous masculinity to the Orcs brutish demeanor that was strangely {i}charming{/i} to Alexia. Perhaps it was just in her head, but the Orc in many ways reminded her of Andras."
    "Alexia smiled, sliding smoothly into the seat next to him as she gratefully accepted the bottle from his hands. Her fingers trailed across his as they passed the bottle between them."
    jump tarekSitandTalk
else:

    "The offer was tempting. Alexia had been working on her feet for hours now, and was nearly at the end of her endurance. Despite the brutish company, she dearly coveted a short rest and a little nip of wine."
    "But was it worth the trouble?"
    menu:
        "Accept the bottle.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Thirst and weariness won out over caution. Alexia - with more than a few misgivings - took a seat next to the Orc. She felt his wandering eyes roam across her body."
            "The Orc grinned and held out the bottle. She reached out and took it. His thick, green fingers met hers for a brief moment as he handed her the bottle."
            jump tarekSitandTalk
        "Decline and go back to cleaning.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Alexia spared a nervous smile in the direction of her uncouth savior. Though the drink was sorely tempting, and Alexia was in desperate relief from the drudgery of the work, she knew a risky offer when she saw one."
            al "Thank you, Tarek. But I really must clean up this spill."
            "The Orc grunted and downed the bottle, gulping half its contents in one great swallow."
            tarek "Suit yoself. I aint one fer wastin good drink."
            "He waved her away dismissively. Alexia - finally able to see a light at the end of the tunnel - redoubled her efforts. For all the toil still to do, she had at least gotten to see the sorry old drunk evicted. The day wasnt a {i}complete{/i} loss."
            return

label tarekSitandTalk:

tarek "Dats a nice lady. Drink up!"

"Alexia lifted the bottle to her lips, taking a swig of the wine. The Orcs taste was good, it was a fine vintage."
"Tarek grinned, reaching out to tilt the end of the bottle upwards. In a rush, Alexias mouth was flooded. Her cheeks wept red tears as her throat overflowed. She coughed and spluttered, not ready for such a sudden deluge."

show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "{i}Guh!{/i}"

tarek "Har! Ya hold yer drink {i}worsen{/i} the drunk!"

"Alexia swallowed the wine still in her mouth and affixed the randy Orc with a glare."

show alexia barmaid angry at midleft with dissolve

al "{i}D-dont{/i} do that!"

"His insolent grin was answer enough."

tarek "Then drink faster!"

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The Orc began to laugh. Despite her own annoyance, Alexia found herself smiling along with him. He was an uncultured beast, to be sure. But there was an odd sort of charm in his antics. He took the bottle from her hand and took another long swig."

tarek "Wine like dis, ya gotta {i}gulp{/i} it, see?"

al "Why?"

"Tarek smacked his lips and handed the bottle back to Alexia. She took a shallower drink, tasting the warm flavor of the wine. All things considered, it was a pleasant end to the evenings work."

tarek "Cause its pisswater. Wouldnt want Indarah to waste her best stuff on a lowly head-cracker."

show alexia barmaid happy at midleft with dissolve

al "...Or a lowly barmaid."

"The Orc guffawed, slapping Alexia across her back. She felt his hand linger for a long moment on her, drifting lower before retreating."

tarek "See? You gets it. Peas in a pod, youn me."
tarek "{i}Neither{/i} o us gets the reward they deserve. Just endless toil and a bottle o piss-wine to keep each other company."

"Alexia giggled as the bottle was passed back to her. She dwelled on Tareks observation for a long moment. It was strange how... prescient it was. More often than not Alexia felt as if her jobs were merely one endless, thankless task after another."
"Perhaps this Orc felt the same. Alexia took a contemplative sip from the half-empty bottle."

al "{i}Everyone{/i} deserves to be rewarded for their hard work."

"Tarek grinned, a naughty twinkle in his eye. He accepted the bottle back from Alexia and finished off the bottle, smacking his lips again."

menu:
    "Thank Tarek for his help.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "...Thank you,Tarek."
        "The brash Orc guffawed again."
        tarek "Har! Tink nothin of it, pretty lady. Bashin heads is wot I do. The bottles just a bonus."
        "The Orc stood up and stretched, giving Alexia a pat on the bum before standing to leave."
        tarek "Tell olIndy I said thanks fer the drink. Call me anytime."
        al "Ill do that Tarek."
        "Alexia watched as the Orc shot her one last sly smirk before departing. Alexia sighed, turning to face the final, arduous push before closing time. At least the Drunk was finally gone. That was a plus."
        return
    "Reward Tarek for his help.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ AlexiaOrcSex = True
        "Sod it. She had had a rotten day, and this gruff greenskin had managed - in spite of his abrasive demeanor - to markedly improve it. Perhaps he did deserve a reward for all his efforts."
        show alexia barmaid aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "He was attractive enough in a bestial, boorish sort of way. In fact, it was {i}that{/i} uncultured vulgarity that drew her to him. His aggressive masculinity was, paradoxically, as intriguing as it was infuriating."
        "Alexia, plied by wine and the pleasant company, inched forward in her chair. She leaned forward, as she reaching beneath the countertop at the same time Tarek lifted the bottle to his lips. He jerked in place when her hand settled on the stiff bulge in his groin."
        al "Oh"
        tarek "Har! Yer a feisty little fig, aint ya?"

        scene cg657 with fade
        show alexia barmaid aroused behind cg657
        show orc soldier neutral behind cg657
        pause 3
        "Far from being put off by her antics, Tarek grinned. He took another long swig of drink before putting his free hand atop hers, mashing it against his crotch so she could appreciate the full scope of his manhood."
        al "Mmmm"
        tarek "And here I was, thinkin th only friend Id make tonight was dis bottle."
        "Alexias fingers kneaded his growing erection through the thin veneer of his leather loincloth. Her eyes lidded as she felt the heat radiating off of him."
        al "We deserve to be rewarded for our hard work, dont you think?"
        tarek "Har! Dat we do. Dat we do."
        "Tarek settled his elbows onto the bar top, taking yet another swig off the bottle as Alexia did her dirty work. She shifted position, peeling aside the loincloth to get at the fat green cock bulging beneath."
        "Her fingers wrapped around his length, marveling at the prodigious size she was dealing with. The head of his cock lifted nearly to the roof of the bar top at full erection. She jerked him with slow, steady movements, working up a lather."
        tarek "Easy now, wes just gettin to the good part."
        "The Orc huffed when she began to speed up, using her awkward position to roughly masturbate the Orc beneath the bar."
        "From a casual observers perspective, Alexia was merely leaning forward on the bar. Her companion was just taking short hits off the wine bottle."
        "In reality, she was quickening her efforts. Her fingers clenched as she formed a solid grip upon his cock, jacking the well-endowed Orc off at a faster and faster pace."
        "Alexias efforts clearly paid off, for Tarek was soon letting out little, squeaking grunts in the pit of his throat. He slid the bottle across the countertop to her, shooting her a naughty smirk."
        tarek "Yer grips off. Take a drink."
        "Alexia laughed and did as she was bid, lifting the bottle with her free hand and downing a robust mouthful. She gripped him tighter, tugging at his cock with ever increasing vigor. Her fingers were now slick with his precum."
        "Tarek took the bottle from her and downed the last dregs. Alexia, randy, tipsy and well past the point of common sense, redoubled her efforts. Her rapid, jerking handjob became a blur of motion as Tarek reached his climax."
        "The Orc grunted, hunching forward in his seat. Alexia felt the sudden bulge of his cumvein, a wave of heat and inseminating liquid that rose, peaked to the brim, then fired a thick, white rope against the roof of the bar tops underside."
        "Alexia giggled as the masculine Orc let out another grunt, reveling in the feeling of working him to completion as she continued to jerk him as strings of cum came spurting from his member. Her fingers were slick with white fluid."
        show cg658 with dissolve
        pause 2
        show cg659 with dissolve
        pause 3
        "Just then, Indarah stepped through the door. Her eyes affixed to Alexia and Tarek sitting together. Her eyes narrowed. Tarek, still in the midst of ejaculation, let out a loud sigh of satisfaction. He planted the empty bottle on the countertop."
        scene bg21 with fade
        show alexia barmaid aroused at midleft with dissolve
        show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
        show indarah neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
        tarek "{i}Mmm{/i}! Dats some damn fine wine, Indy!"
        "The look on Indarahs face was inscrutable. Alexia couldn't tell if she either enjoyed or despised the Orcs presence. The Tavern owner allowed a faint smirk to play across her lips."
        ind "..Its the same brand you guzzle every time, Tarek."
        "Tarek grinned, patting Alexias inner thigh with his big hand beneath the countertop."
        tarek "Yeah, but fer some reason, it tastes {i}better{/i} today!"
        show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia panicked. She hastily reached for her hand towel, furiously mopping up the leftover splooge and Orcish cum from her fingers, hands and the bar tops underside."
        ind "Alexia, have you finished cleaning the bar?"
        show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "N-not yet, Indarah. I was just-"
        "Tarek let out a booming guffaw, clapping Alexia hard on her back."
        tarek "Har! She was just keepin me company is all! Ya wouldnt want to make yer best customer mad, would ya Indy?"
        "Alexia saw something approaching recognition cross Indarahs face. Alexia hurriedly mopped up what she could from the remainder of Tareks eruption, giving him a last, loving jerk with her hand before standing up and stepping nervously away."
        "Indarah gave Alexia a short look, then glanced back at Tarek. She squared her jaw."
        ind "...I suppose I wouldnt."
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
        return






label bards_song_over:

scene alexia_tavern_1 with fade

"Alexia walked into the front of the bar today ready to work. Two different groups of travelers had come down the road so it was going to be a busy day."
"Only, when she prepared to start her shift, she found Indarah ducked behind the bar counter with her hands over her ears."

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve
show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

al "Is something happening?"

"Indarah removed her hands from her ears and blinked in confusion. Then, she looked over the bar wearily."

ind "Ah, he must have taken a break?"
ind "I cant exactly go about advising you stay here right now, Alexia. Best if you back away for a time."

"Alexia looked over to the middle of the room, searching for whatever put Indarah in this state. She mostly found a collection of burly men, each more miserable seeming then the last. They ate with heads down and horror in their eyes."
"But, amidst the gloom, there was a single flash of color. A man in silk stood atop one of the tables with a loot in hand. He had shaggy blond hair and a pronounced nose."
"Before Alexia could react, the man started to sing. Then, she understood the state of the others."

bard "Oh, I hate the dear old lady."
bard "She just won't see me lately."
bard "In fact, she might hate me."
bard "But, she's still nice and dainty!"

"He took a painfully drawn out breath. But, before Alexia had time to recover he jumped back into his musical monstrosity."

bard "When she sees me she's quite irate."
bard "She must think me an ingrate."
bard "For the baby, I long to sire it."
bard "And she may grow to tire of it."

"Alexias eyebrows narrowed. As atrocious as his wordplay was, his voice was worse. Arthdale had possessed a good number of singers and musicians, but none like this."

al "That's not a rhyme."

bard "Hrmm?"

al "You said Sire it and Tire of it. The extra of throws off the rhythm."

"The bard blinked twice and then went deep into thought."

bard "Oh yes. Yes."
bard "How about..."
bard "How about..."
bard "For her, I'd be a pirate!"

"Alexia could only recoil as the silken fool rushed over to her and placed an overdramatic kiss on her hand. From up close he even smelled bad."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "Alexia sighed to herself. It was distasteful, but what could she do? So, she let the bard give way too many smooches to her wrist."
    "Then, he jumped back to the center of the room and started up on his next masterpiece."
    al "I think...I think Im going to do inventory."
    ind "That is probably wise, yes."
    scene black with fade
    "In the morning, the bard thankfully departed along with the caravans. But, it was not a morning for much rejoicing."
    "The other customers left scant tips. After all, they had not had a very good stay."

    return
else:

    "Enough was enough."
    "Without a further word, Alexia reached down to the mans Lute and yanked it from his hands."
    bard "My instrument!"
    if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
        "Before he could react, Alexia slammed the wooden instrument on his head so hard that he fell to the ground."
    "She marched over to the doorway and threw the lute as far out into the wastes as she could. In the darkness, she lost sight of where it went."
    "Then, she was pushed to the side. The bard went running and yelping into the wastes to collect his instrument."
    "When she turned and walked back, she found the entire bar full of dour men and immediately turned upside down into a glowing party. They cheered her return."
    "In the morning, she found out that theyd received more tips than usual the night before. Though, they hadnt received any from the bard."
    "What a surprise."

    return





label diplomatic_immunity:

scene alexia_tavern_1 with fade

"It was a quiet night at the inn aside from the harsh rumble of thunder outside, soon followed by the steady thump of rain on the roof. Alexia watched the small beads splatter and roll down the glass windows and pretended they were racing toward the windowpane's finish line."
"It wasn't as if she had anything better to do; the bar was clean, most of their visitors had checked out for the week, all she had to worry about was refilling the occasional beer for a weary traveller at a nearby table."
"As Alexia grabbed the pitcher for another refill, three hooded figures scrambled through the front door, their cloaks soaked through from the rain. They dropped their hoods at once, clearly relieved to find shelter from the storm."
"The man in the center was tall with a handsome face and messy curls of damp dark hair. It was only when he stepped into the light that Alexia realized he was a dark elf. Two goblins flanked him on either side and ushered for him to follow as they checked in."
"Alexia watched the curious trio as the goblins led the reluctant elf to their room."

scene bg21 with fade
show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

ind "You know them?"

show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia jumped; she hadn't even heard Indarah approach."

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "No. Do you?"

"Indarah nodded."

ind "The goblins are traders: Ebs and Ras. I see them come in here every few months. They always order the same thing-- two bowls of beef stew and three mugs of beer before they wobble back to their rooms."

al "I guess that makes them easy to remember."
al "What about the third one there?"

"Alexia pointed toward the dark elf just before he disappeared up the stairs. Indarah looked after him and shrugged."

ind "Couldn't say. Never seen him. He looks like a page boy, though, don't you think? I guess they got some extra help."

al "Hm. I suppose so."

"Alexia returned to work, the thoughts of the dark elf and his escorts drifting to the back of her mind."

scene bg21 with fade

"....."

show alexia barmaid angry at midleft with dissolve

al "Ugh, this is disgusting"

"Alexia pinched her nose as she finished cleaning one of the rooms. Some of these travellers were absolute {i}pigs{/i}."
"She took in a deep breath of fresh air as she stepped out into the hall, eager to close the door behind. If she ever had to scrub vomit from bedding again it would be too soon."
"With a sigh, Alexia knocked onto the door to the next room."

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Housekeeping."

"There was no answer, so Alexia unlocked the door and stepped in."
"At least this room wasn't so bad; some rumpled sheets, a few balled up pieces of parchment on the floor. She got to work, eager to finish quickly and end her shift for the night."
"As she bent over to pick the parchment up from the floor, something under the bed caught her eye. Alexia reached underneath, surprised to find a satchel."

show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "Oh!"

"Something hard and circular fell out of the bag and rolled across the floor. Alexia picked up the rough metal, surprised by how heavy the silver steel was. Purple gems decorated the heavily spiked circle, glinting under the soft lamplight."

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "What is this doing here?"

rhis "O-Oh That's..."

"Alexia froze, the strange accessory clutched in her hands as the dark elf opened the door. He stood in the doorway, panic written on his face as he took in the item in her hands."

al " I'm so sorry, it just fell out"

"Alexia tucked the strange object back into the bag. She shouldn't have been snooping, but what if the bag belonged to another guest? The right thing would have been to return it."

rhis "It's okay Um"

"The elf glanced around the hall before ducking inside, making sure to lock the door before dropping his voice down to a whisper."

rhis "I can explain."

al "Did you steal this?"

rhis "No! ...Er, not really. Please, just listen to what I have to say."

"He gestured for Alexia to sit in a nearby chair while he perched himself on the edge of the bed. Alexia did so, her curiosity getting the better of her."
"The dark elf continued to glance around the room as if he was being watched. She had to strain to hear him speak."

$ rhistelName = "Rhistel"

rhis "My name is Rhistel. I promise that heirloom is as much my right as my name. I didn't {i}technically{/i} steal it--it is was my mother's."

al "Won't she be upset that it's gone?"

"He ran a hand over his face, his smile bitter and without humour."

rhis "We don't need to worry about that. She's dead."

show alexia barmaid shocked at midleft with dissolve

"Then, upon seeing the look on Alexia's face--"

rhis "I didn't kill her. She Things are complicated back home. But she's gone and my sister is in charge now."

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

rhis "How much do you know of Dark Elven politics?"

al "Enough to know you are one."

"Rhistel nodded, and Alexia noticed a flicker of shame in his eyes as he looked away. He picked at a thread on his sleeve, betraying a nervous habit."

rhis "It's common for Dark Elven men of high social standing to be given as pets to secure alliances. My mother adored me and always promised I would be protected But my sister is in charge now. She's not so merciful."

"Rhistel's eyes met Alexia's then, and she could see the desperation in his gaze as he pleaded with her."

rhis "So please, I'm begging you, do not tell anyone about the heirloom. I just want to leave as far as possible, until no one can recognize me again."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
    "Alexia's lips pressed together in a tight line and, for a brief moment, she considered how advantageous this could be: a dark elven noble trying to escape slavery. She knew plenty of people that would pay plenty for that kind of information, if she didn't take him back to his sister herself."
    if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 61:
        "She shut the thought down just as quickly as it came. What kind of woman would harm someone in need that way?"
    al "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. Your secret is safe with me."
else:

    "Alexia nodded and a pitying frown pulled at her face. She could only imagine how scared and alone this poor man was just trying to escape slavery, enforced by his own flesh and blood no less."
    al "Of course I'll keep it a secret. You have nothing to worry about."

"Rhistel's body sagged with relief, a grateful smile brightening his weary face."

rhis "Thank you. You have no idea how much this means to me."

"With that, Alexia hastily finished cleaning the room and stepped back out into the hall."
"She was only a few steps away when another conversation caught her ear."

ebs "We could tell him we're making a stop in town. He doesn't need to know {i}what{/i} town."

"Alexia slowed her pace, her attention drawn to the conversation floating out from the room next door. She pressed her ear against the wood, a nagging feeling twisting in her gut."

ras "That's true. You know, the closer we get to the border, I'm sure the sister's name will pop up. News about runaways with that kinda background tends to go pretty far."

ebs "Exactly. Once we got a name, we just need to draft a ransom note and send it on its way. Then we get the money and boom! We're rich!"

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 61:
    "Had they heard her conversation with him, or had they known about this all along? She put a hand to her aching heart; was she responsible for Rhistel's blown identity?"
else:

    "Had they eavesdropped on her? Alexia's fists tightened at her sides. What right did they have to listen in on her conversation?"

"She didn't think; she just unlocked and threw open the door, adrenaline rushing through her veins. The goblins both jumped at her sudden intrusion, looking up from their maps on the table."

ebs "We don't need our room clea--"

al "You're going to ransom Rhistel back."

"The goblins' mouths snapped shut. They exchanged a glance, their high spirits immediately taking a sour turn."

ebs "And what's it to ya? Ya shouldn't have been eavesdropping--"

al "You did it first."

"It was a wild guess, but from the look on their faces, Alexia knew she was right. So they had heard her conversation. She swore under her breath. She'd only just made her promise to Rhistel that she would keep his secret and already it was broken."

ras "Listen, girlie. Why don't we cut a deal? We've got gold, and you got a pretty mouth you can keep shut."

"Alexia stared at them, shocked by the offer. She had expected threats or a fight even-- not a bribe."

al "And what would it take for you not to harm him?"

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    "She glared between the two men, her hands balled into fists at her sides. She was furious; if they hadn't eavesdropped on her, she never would have been forced to break her promise in the first place."

elif all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "She couldn't shake the idea of poor Rhistel bound in chains and forced to act as some dark elf's pet. Alexia just met the man, but his story was so pitiful that the idea of him being forced to go through with it stabbed at her heart like a knife."
else:

    "Guilt tugged at her heart. It was her fault that his secret was out now; she had to make it up to him."

"The goblins scoffed, but the merchant eyed her over, his crooked lips curling into an even more crooked smirk."

ebs "Been a while since either of us saw some action, wouldn't you say, Ras? "

"Ras chuckled but nodded. She could feel their gazes piercing through her clothes, taking in every slight curve of her body that her uniform exposed."

menu:
    "Do nothing.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 61:
            "Alexia stared at the men, flustered and stunned. What should she do? {i}Could{/i} she do anything realistically? She wasn't about to have sex with these men in exchange for a stranger's safety, but wasn't there any other way to help him?"
        else:
            "Were they seriously trying to {i}blackmail{/i} her? What kind of woman did they take her for?"
        if all_actors["alexia"].relation > 30:
            "Not to mention the betrayal Rowan would feel if he knew she slept with someone else. How could she ever justify that?"
        "The goblins took her silence as her answer."
        ebs "Now that's a smart woman. Be on your way now."
        "Alexia tried to find something-- anything-- to say, but nothing came to her. She was paralyzed by her own indecision."
        "Without another word, Alexia fled the room."
        ""
        "When Alexia came to clean their room the next day, the goblins and Rhistel were long gone. Worry pulled at the back of her mind, thoughts of what would become of Rhistel once the goblins' ransom succeeded eating her away."
        "She should have done something, and yet, here she was."
        "Alexia stepped into the goblins' room with her cleaning supplies, ready to turn over for the next guest."
        "A large velvet pouch sat on the bed. When she looked inside, shiny gold coins glinted up at her."
        "Well, at least something came of her indecision."
        $ castle.treasury += 50
        return
    "Help Rhistel escape.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "They couldn't be serious, right? But from the look in their eyes, Alexia knew they meant every word."
        "She smiled politely, working hard to keep the grimace from her face. The idea of lying in bed with these two scheming lowlifes made her sick, but if she wanted to assist Rhistel, she couldn't risk them thinking she would do anything to upset their plan. She would just need to find another way to help Rhistel."
        al "I'll be quiet. You have my word."
        ebs "Damn. Was hopin' you'd take us up on the other option, but silence works, too."
        "Alexia forced a smile and stepped out of the room, a plan already forming in her mind."
        ".."
        "It was late into the night when Alexia tiptoed through the halls of the inn, the sounds of the storm disguising her footsteps and the creaky floorboards."
        "Rhistel was fast asleep in bed, his hair tousled and knotted over his pillow. Alexia crept up to his side and gently shook his shoulder. He blinked awake, tired and confused."
        rhis "What--"
        "Alexia clamped a hand over his mouth. Rhistel's eyes widened and he stilled."
        al "You need to leave. Now. They know everything."
        "Panic sunk into his face, but he remained silent as Alexia removed her hand and rummaged through his room, tossing his items back into his bag."
        "Rhistel said nothing as Alexia helped dress him up and covered him in his cloak, pulling the hood low over his face."
        "She escorted him back outside to the stables; she'd already prepared a horse for his escape. Alexia helped attach his luggage to the animal before he climbed up and took the reins."
        "Before he took off, Rhistel gripped Alexia's hand and smiled down at her. His touch was soft, his fingers smooth and free from calluses."
        rhis "...Thank you."
        "She would need to feign being too sick to work tomorrow; the last thing Alexia wanted to see was the goblins when they realized their ransom had disappeared on them. It wouldn't take long for them to figure out who did it."
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', -5)
        return

    "Fuck the Goblins in exchange for Rhistel's safety" if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "I"
        "Alexia began to object but stopped herself, the words dying in her throat. Was this all they wanted in exchange for Rhistel's safety? Men were so simple when it came to their desires."
        al "Alright. As long as you can guarantee Rhistel's safety."
        ebs "Oh. You're serious?"
        ras "Don't make her change her mind, Ebs. Opportunities like this don't come round often enough."
        ebs "Right, right. Why don't you get on the bed for us, girlie?"
        scene cg980 with fade
        show alexia barmaid aroused behind cg980
        pause 3
        "Alexia did as commanded, settling on her knees into the middle of the bed. The goblins wasted no time unbuckling their belts and crawling after her, one on either side of her body."
        "She felt their hands slide from her thighs to her ass to her breasts, pushing at the fabric to get a better sense of how her body felt underneath. Alexia couldn't help but grin to herself as they removed her uniform, tossing the dress aside to ogle at her bare skin."
        ebs "Fuck, it's been a long time since I've seen tits like these."
        "The goblin squeezed her breasts and shoved his face between them, his tongue and teeth licking and nipping at the soft skin."
        "Ras's hands roamed down her hips from behind, his fingers brushing against her pussy."
        ras "Fuck, she's real wet, Ebs. You think she was hoping for an offer like this? Huh, girlie?"
        "His hot breath tickled her ear as he chuckled. She could feel his erection already pressing hard against her round ass."
        al "Mmm..."
        "A small moan escaped from her throat. Her eyes widened, surprised by her own reaction, but the goblins' grins grew wider."
        ebs "We better give her what she wants."
        "Ebs lifted his head slightly from her breasts, just enough to position his cock against her pussy. He slid in easily, forcing her to take his full amount. Alexia gasped, gripping his shoulders."
        ebs "Oh, you like that, don't you?"
        ras "Think she'll like this, too?"
        "Alexia whimpered as Ras eased into her ass from behind."
        ebs "How do you like the feel of two cocks in you at once, girlie?"
        ras "I think she likes it, Ebs."
        scene cg981 with fade
        show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg981
        pause 3
        "They took their turns pushing in and out of her, Ebs gripping her hips while Ras toyed with her breasts from behind. Alexia's grip on Ebs's shoulders tightened, a pleasure growing low in her belly."
        "Alexia's pulse quickened and her breath came out as heavy pants as the two men fucked her. She could feel their cocks moving in and out of her from in front and behind, and just when one would pull out, the other would drive right back in."
        "They didn't give her time to catch her breath or even truly {i}breathe{/i}-- it was one building sensation after another toward her climax. Her toes curled and she arched toward them, jerking her hips back and forth in an attempt to match their movements."
        al "Oh fuck, oh fuck, oh fuck--"
        "Her voice pitched high with her orgasm and her body spasmed."
        show cg981 with sshake
        show cg981 with sshake
        scene cg982 with flash
        pause
        show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg982
        pause 3
        "Ebs came soon after, grunting hard as his cum spurted inside of the wet folds of her pussy. Ras didn't last much longer, filling her ass with enough cum that it slid and dripped down her thighs."
        "The goblins climbed off of her, laughing a little to themselves at the mess they'd made. Even Alexia found it amusing and smiled herself; she may be a maid, but they could clean up this mess on their own."
        al "He'll be safe then?"
        ebs "Yeah, yeah, we'll keep him safe. Don't worry your pretty little head about it."
        ras "But if you ever want to go again, you know where to find us."
        "Ras winked at her. Alexia scrambled to pull her clothes back on before slipping out into the hall."
        "It was out of her hands now; all she could do was hope they kept to their word."
        scene black with fade
        ".."
        "Alexia stood in the stables beside Ebs and Ras, her hands folded delicately in front of her. A blush colored her cheeks as Ras subtly grabbed her ass, but she worked to hide any physical responses."
        "Rhitel was busy attaching his luggage to a horse the goblins had given him. He didn't seem to notice the sexual atmosphere between his three companions."
        "The goblins had already confessed to Rhitel what they knew about him by the time Alexia had arrived, but true to their promise, they intended to keep him safe from harm. Rhitel seemed skeptical about the ordeal, but was willing to trust them as he had Alexia."
        ebs "Remember, we'll be meeting up at Qerazel at the Blue Bird Inn. If you aren't there in four days, we're leaving without you."
        rhis "Don't worry, I'll be there."
        rhis "Ah, before I forget"
        "Rhitel reached into his bag and pulled out the accessory. The goblins' eyes widened, immediately attracted to the shiny object. Rhitel passes it over to Ebs."
        rhis "For a ransom; it's preferable if they think I'm dead, but you can say that you came across this beside my corpse. I know my sister will be wanting it back."
        "The goblins stared at the spiked hoop and nodded; it wasn't a dark elf, but the crown itself came pretty damn close."
        "Alexia waved farewell to Rhistel as he rode off, and soon Ebs and Ras were travelling after him."
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
        return

    "Call Jezera." if all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > 5:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia bit her lip, contemplating her options. She didn't want to have sex with them, but what else could she do to protect Rhistel?"
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
            "She hated the idea of him suffering for her silence."
        else:
            "She was already involved, she wasnt about to let these chumps get away with it."
        "Ah, but if Jezera were here..."
        if alexiaJezObedient:
            "Alexia smiled to herself and nodded. Jezera was a master at negotiations, and it was probably best that her mistress be informed about the situation with Rhistel anyway. Jezera had plenty of connections to the dark elves; perhaps this could benefit both of them."
        else:
            "Alexia bit her lip and sighed. Jezera was a master at negotiations; there had to be something she could do to help Rhistel."
            "That didn't mean she wanted to ask her, though."
        al "I understand. I'll be quiet."
        "Alexia ducked out of the hotel room, eager to leave the goblins' presence."
        "Once she was further away from the rooms, Alexia pressed a hand against her sapphire necklace."
        al "Jezera?"
        show jezera neutral behind bg21
        je " Yes, yes, I hear you. Is something the matter, sweetling?"
        al "Somewhat."
        "Alexia explained the situation with Rhistel, working to keep her voice both low enough that she couldn't be eavesdropped on as well as loud enough that Jezera could hear her over the storm."
        je "I see. Wait just a moment."
        scene bg21 with fade
        show alexia barmaid neutral at midright with dissolve
        "Alexia made her way to the portal and waited. Fifteen minutes passed before Jezera stepped through."
        hide jezera
        show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
        je "Now, where are these nasty little goblins?"
        al "Ah, right this way."
        "Alexia led her to their room. Jezera smirked and gripped the brass knob."
        je "You stay right here, sweetling. I'll take care of these negotiations."
        if alexiaJezObedient:
            "Alexia nodded, holding back. She was reluctant to trust the twins, but she knew Jezera could get this done."
        else:
            "Alexia nodded, a chill running down her spine. She trusted Jezera to handle this, but her methods She wasn't sure if she trusted those."
        "A few moments later, Jezera left the room, a satisfied grin on her face."
        je "Those disruptive little goblins and I came to an... understanding. They were quite agreeable after some persuasion."
        je "We'll even bring the little lordling back with us. I'm sure he'll be very comfortable after a short stay in the castle, don't you agree?"
        "Alexia smiled, although she wasn't entirely relieved. A guest? She doubted as much. Still, he was safe."
        al "Thank you so much, Jezera."
        je "Don't worry, little dove. I'm proud of you; you did the right thing coming to me."
        if alexiaJezObedient:
            "Jezera ran her thumb across Alexia's bottom lip, her sensual lips curling into a smile."
            je "Perhaps I'll reward you later."
        "With a little smirk and wave, Jezera returned to the portal and disappeared."
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('goblins_and_researcher', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)
    event('the_entertainers_dance', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)
    event('broken_goblin_and_caravan', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_barmaid', priority=pr_npc)


label goblins_and_researcher:

scene alexia_tavern_1 with fade

"Alexia approached the drunken sot in the corner. She wasnt worried that the man was going to try to pinch her butt or anything of that nature."
"Instead, the barmaid couldnt shake the feeling that the man was about to have an outburst when she delivered another mug of ale to his table."

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Here you are, sir."

"She carefully set the drink down. The wooden surface remained littered with a great number of empty glasses that she needed to collect. If the stranger minded, he didnt say anything."
"He gave her a courteous nod and then returned to his drinking and whatever hidden thoughts lived in his mind."
"Leaving the man alone, Alexia made sure to keep her platter balanced as she progressed to the next table. There, located in a different corner of the tavern, a pair of goblins argued."

gob "This trip has been the worse! We should ave taken a boat, like I said."

ogob "A boat? Bah! There are easier ways to die."

gob "Did a dog gobble up your balls? A few more days on that stupid road will have us cooked like raisins."

"Alexia placed their two smaller cups down and then prepared to leave. The first speakers red eyes gave her a quick look and then the womans ears became full of the rascals chortling."

gob "I guess on a boat; we dont see nice asses like hers! Keep em coming red!"
ogob "Hmmph. Sorry lady. My friends just angry he didnt get to drown like an idiot."

"Alexia glanced towards the other goblin and then gave the speaker a simple nod of thanks. From there, she continued onto the next patron who had come in for a respite from the wastes."
"This customer sported old eyes nestled behind a set of large, black-rimmed glasses. She noticed a craggy thumb gently pull open a new page for him to read."
"Whatever the book was, the cover and pages looked weathered beyond measure. Alexia didnt imagine herself capable of reading peacefully in a place like this."
"She set the glass of wine down gently and carefully. Her hand lingered on the throat of the glass, making sure that the quiet man perked up and glanced her way. He nodded to her and then collected the drink."
"On her way back to the bar, she passed by the Goblin table once again. The one who had appraised her ass was not done. Just as she was about to move past him, a grubby, green hand reached out to try to grab and squeeze her pert behind. "
"The redheaded barmaid swatted the hand away. Her green eyes flashed vitriol at the troublemaker."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    al "Please stop that, Im a married woman."
    gob "Gah. I knew it. All the pretty Human ladies are always claimed."

elif all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    al "Dream on, shorty. There is no way you could afford my ass."
    "The Goblin simply blinked at her, obviously dumbfounded by the womans sharp retort."
else:

    al "Hey do I come and grab your ass while youre working?"
    gob "Hehe. Youre welcome to do whatever you want to me, gorgeous. This trade route is either super-boring, or super-dangerous."

ogob "Gah sorry again about him. He gets a little ale in him and suddenly thinks hes five-foot-tall."

al "Its fine, just make sure he controls himself."

"Later, as Alexia ran out another round of drinks, she returned to the table with the reader. The barmaid found the man pinching the brow of his nose. Then, his eyes blinked slowly, and he tried to focus again on his book."

al "Excuse me."

read "Yes, my dear?"

al "I uh Im a little curious. What are you reading?"

read "Oh, its a wonderous book."
read "Its called Lost Pillars, you see. Many like myself believe it holds clues to the various lost Rakshan ruins in this lovely if foreboding expanse."

al "So, youre trying to learn more about the Rakshan Empire."

read "Exactly. Cultural research is my stock and trade."

"Alexia nodded and then looked out a window that gazed out onto the wastes."

read "Its exciting isnt it. I mean who knows what is waiting out there in the wastes? I just hope Im lucky enough to find one."

al "Well, good luck. And let me know if you need anything else."

read "Of course. Thank you."

"Finally, the woman drew back to the drunk. Alexia made a silent thanks that he had not turned into a violent or rowdy character. Instead, she found the mans upper body sprawled out on the table. She noticed a pool of drool quickly forming from his lips."

al "At least youre not snoring."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 61:
    "Knowing just how cold the evenings could be, even in the tavern, Alexia grabbed the mans cloak and then spread it across his shoulders. She hoped the impromptu blanket might shield him enough that he didnt catch a cold."
    "Then, the woman tending the bar collected the smattering of coins that amounted to the mans payment and a decent tip."
    "It appeared that the man had an iron liver, and a generous spirt about him, judging by the tip. From there, she returned to the bar to prepare the next round of drinks for her patrons."
else:

    "Alexia had to marvel at the mans audacity for falling asleep in the middle of the tavern. The wastes were not known to be gentle people who didnt keep their wits about them."
    "In the end, she simply left him to his drooling and neatly collected the pile of gold that he had placed near one of his empty mugs. As Alexia counted out the coins, she had to admit that as far as drunks went, he was the quietest, and the best tipper to boot."

return





label the_entertainers_dance:

scene bg21 with fade

"Alexia watched the beetle crawling across the windowsill. Once, part of her might have felt revolted by the tiny creature, with its outer shell of ugly gray-green. But now she simply stared."
"The creature waddled a little farther before its dark-jade wings lifted and it buzzed off. It had its own little adventure to go on. And Alexia? She had a tavern to work."

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Gods, its slow this evening. "

"She turned away from the windowsill, letting her hand stroke along a few bottles that had been delivered a few days ago."
"Alexia's bored contemplations were interrupted by the sound of the tavern's heavy door creaking open."


show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

ind "Welcome to my tavern travelers, rest your feet and tell us your tales"

"Alexia glanced over and saw it wasnt a single newcomer, but a whole group. The men, looking a bit worse for wear, all seemed eager to take a break from the desolate wastes outside the taverns walls."
"The men were well-dressed, though their presentation was dampened slightly thanks to a layer of dust on their clothes. That said, they were easily a cut above any customers theyd had over the week."
"A man in lead tipped his hat to Alexia. But, the others walked right to Indarah. At first, Alexia was on guard. This could be troublesome. But, Indarah hardly seemed distrubed. She gave the men a hearty laugh and offered them a drink."

al "(I wonder if they know her) "

"Indarah signaled for Alexia to go sweep the floor. But, she was too curious not to spy on what was going on at the counter. Indarah and the man in lead whispered among themselves, while the others waited at the side."
"Finally, Indarah broke into a smile and gave the man a handshake. But, her hand lingered for a second, brushing against his wrist. Alexia leaned forward slightly."
"With whatever negotiations concluded, Indarah ushered the men back to the door into the employees only chamber. Alexia had never seen any patrons allowed back there before."

ind "My dear, youve been a great help this week. But tonight, I release you early. Travel home, my sweet friend. Just lock the door behind you on the way out. "

"Alexias eyes sparkled curiosity as they shifted between her boss and the mysterious group of men."

al "Those men. Who are they? What do they want from you?"

"Indarah reacted to her worried tone with a playful laugh and a soothing pat on the shoulder."

ind "Its nothing to worry about. Nothing dangerous."

"Alexia still felt like something was off. She pursed her lips and did not budge from her spot behind the bar."

ind "Fine, little miss nosey. If you really {i}must{/i} know, those gentlemen are customers. From Qerazel. Theyve been on a long, hard road and word reached their ears about my dancing finesse."

"From the silky tone of her voice, Alexia was having a hard time deciphering if Indarah was trying to be reassuring...or trying to {i}brag{/i}."

al "So, they stopped by to watch you dance?"

ind "And pay me a very generous chunk of coin for my time. If were in for more miserable weeks like this one, its good to have the only paying customers be willing to throw down for more than ales."

al "You youd really just dance for strangers for coin?"

ind "Is a strangers coin so different from a friends once its in your hands?"

"She smirked. Her hands ran softly through her long dark curls."

ind "I almost offered to do it for free, just for old times sake. No one here asks me to dance. Too many barely offer more than a grunt and a leer."
ind "It will be my to actually entertain. Not serve drinks. Not sweep up a mess. But, ply my own skills."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    al "Still IndarahI know part of the job is to be pretty. Theres a reason they dont send guys down to work the shift. But, I dont know how you could stand being looked at that way. Its indecent."
    ind "Didnt you tell me you used to be a dancer?"
    al "Back in the village, yeah. But, we were always covered up when we did that. Dresses and layers and everything."
    "Indarah smiled at her."
    ind "Well, you never know till you try."
    "The adventurous woman stroked a strand of Alexias fiery hair back behind her ear."

elif all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    al "Just a dance? Thats all?"
    ind "What do you mean?"
    al "I mean youre already preparing them a meal, why not offer them dessert and double your money."
    ind "Ive played the harlot enough times in my life."
    "After a pause, Indarah tapped her painted nails against the smooth wood of the bar. A thin grin cracked across the mostly smooth features of the older woman."
    ind "Besides, you know the story. Woman buys a bar with some demons, people expect her to keep things a little respectable, right?"
    "Alexia laughed at that."
else:

    al "I guess if youre okay with it, then I shouldnt complain. Its not like Im an angel anyway. At least not anymore. Still, what if the men arent trustworthy?"
    "Her lively eyes sparkled at Alexia."
    ind "Come on Alexia. Even if things get a little wild, I know how to take care of myself. And remember, a little anarchy now and then keeps the heart robust."
    "Alexia smiled at that; not entirely sure the woman didnt have a point."

menu:
    "Leave early.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia decided that she would rather call it a night after Indarah gave her the opening. She gave the other woman a sweet smile."
        al "I think, all things considered, its better if I take you up on your offer. Have a uh great time dancing."
        "Indarah gave her a big grin and stretched her arms up and over her head. Her mind must have already elsewhere."
        ind "Safe travels then, Alexia. Ill give you all the juicy details later."
        scene black with fade
        show alexia barmaid neutral behind black
        "With that, Alexia left the Tavern behind and returned to Castle Bloodmeen. On her way home, a nagging part of her brain second-guessed her decision. It wondered what the performance would look like...how far would Indarah go? "
        al "(Its better this way. Whatever Indarah gets up to her in her free time is none of my business....)"
        return
    "Sit in on Indarahs dance.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump indarahsDance

label indarahsDance:


al "I suppose theres no harm in staying. Since you offered"

"Indarah ushered Alexia into a storeroom, all the while shooting her grins like a co-conspirator. They grabbed a golden pole and a divider to partition the main room while Indarah prepared herself. "

ind "Thank you, Alexia. Now please, go and dim all but uh"

"Indarahs quick-moving eyes picked out a few candles in various positions. Then, she pointed them out to her companion."

ind "Yes. All of them but those. Its going to look perfect. Well as perfect as can be."

"Alexia set off to her assignment. Once she put out the candles, she moved to the other side of the divider."
"In the dimly lit room, all of them men became more like a pack of watching shadows. They watched and waited. Some with coins in hand. Others simply training their gazes on the center of the stage."

ftrav "The wind may not be with us these last couple of days. But at least Jaluffy Marrow smiles on us with this woman."

strav "Sharp mind. Let him smile more though, my mother will curse my bones from Blue Claw Isle if I die so far from the waves."

ttrav "Hey, small up yuhself. I need da room."

"Alexias turned back to check in on Indarah. She found her in the back room, fully ready. But, instead of going on, she took a moment to breathe and soak in the excitement of the unseen men."
"Finally, Indarah gave the signal. Alexia suddenly heard the strum of a small string instrument. She looked back, puzzled because she did not recall seeing one earlier."

ind "Hey. Psss. Alexia. Come on! Im all rigged up here. Whats the drag?"

al "Oh! Sorry."

scene cg1093 with fade
pause 3

"Alexia pulled the divider to one side for the grand reveal. Indarah looked amazing. Her body seemed to glow and her metal looked freshly polished. She slowly stretched out her arms, leaning her entire body forward. Alexia inhaled quietly at the splendid sight."
"Indarah spun her body in a lazy circle. Her lovely legs always appeared to be moving. The red, blue, and gold of her dress made for a mesmerizing display as she darted here and there. The speedy tempo from the unseen instrument carried her body through her steps."
"As quick and graceful as Indarah had moved earlier, Alexia gasped in surprise as the dusky woman's movements became, more abrupt, jankier even. Sometimes, the image of lightning striking the ground came to mind while she watched Indarahs sudden jerky motions."
"Amidst these sharp hand flourishes, spanks of her hip, and bending of her upper half, Indarah turned around and pulled at the white strips securing the top of her dress. The woman seemed perfectly at home dancing for a crowd. But she did have a little trouble undoing the knot."
"Things got just awkward enough to the point where Alexia felt she should tell a joke, even a bad one just to keep the energy up. Finally, Indarah freed her lovely plump chests from their billowy confines. With that, Alexia could see on her face that she was done playing things slowly."

scene cg1094 with fade
pause 3

"Pulling out a dagger, she spun around, cradling the blade carefully against her oiled flesh. The group let out excited calls and breaths. Alexia thought that Indarah was going to do a balancing trick, or juggle the knife. Instead, she just used the blade to cut herself free."
"Now, with Indarahs top half completely exposed, Alexia was not surprised when the dance got raunchier and raunchier. Indarah tossed the cut garment out into the center of the men. They all gave a rowdy cheer. Coins began falling into the bustier while Indarah struck a pose."
"With her bust now clearly exposed, Indarah turned her attention to the pole and continued her sensuous performance. Alexia expected some daring feats of flexibility, but the most that Indarah did was hop towards the pole, swaddling it with her legs while she shook her frame."

scene cg1095 with fade
pause 3
show alexia barmaid neutral behind cg1095

"The innkeeper used one hand to hold the pole and the other squeezed her bare breast against the smooth golden surface."

al "(Wow)"

"The dance continued to be more than a little perverted by some standards. Alexia had only ever danced with Rowan and a few times at village festivals. Shed joined girls around a maypole, and theyd all laugh and giggle and stare up into the calm blue sky."
"That girl, and those moments, seemed like a lifetime ago. Her lips frowned slightly, pondering if shed ever dance so freely as Indarah was capable of."

al "(Maybe maybe one day.)"

scene bg21 with fade


show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

"Finally, Indarahs first dance finished. The men all cheered, and Alexia found herself joining in their applause. Strange and naughty as Indarahs dancing had been, it had easily become the high point of her week. The men left in the morning, each kissing Indarah on the hand."

ind "Youre too kind. Please pass word to any other bands from the east that you meet."

"Indarah moved to personally say goodbye to each of the travelers. Once they were gone, she moved over to Indarah. The older woman positively beamed."

show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with moveinleft

al "(Indarah looks like shes walking on clouds)"

menu:
    "Alexia is too shy to ask Indarah about her dancing.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ind "Please Alexia. Tell me whats on your tongue."
        "After a brief pause, Alexia shook her head."
        al "Sorry, I mean its nothing Indarah. I Im going to Bloodmeen now. I I will see you next time."
        ind "Of course. If this dancing takes off, Ill need my assistant after all."
        scene black with fade
        "Blushing, Alexia headed out of the tavern. She felt anxiety brushing down her back like tiny drops of water. Thoughts tugged in the back of her mind, wanting her to return to the Tavern and speak more with Indarah about the womans performance."
        "But in the end, her shyness had gotten the better of the young woman, and she made a hasty retreat back to Castle Bloodmeen."
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
        return
    "Alexia asks Indarah where she learned to move like that.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Indarah. I have to ask. Where did you learn to dance? Ive never seen that sort of style before."
        "Indarah looked a little bit embarrassed for a moment."
        ind "It was terrible, wasnt it? I knew I should have kept up my practice."
        "She chewed on her lip."
        ind "You dont think they werent just leading me by the nose last night, were they?"
        al "No I dont think so. They seemed to really enjoy themselves. You have nothing to worry about."
        ind "Lovely."
        "Indarah bounced her shoulders excitedly and then went to the bar, pulled down a bottle, and poured two glasses of dark rum for the pair of them."
        ind "Well, back home, I tried just about everything to make money. Some things were exhilarating, some things were dangerous, some things were boring, and some things were terrible."
        ind "Hmm. I might have to write a song about it one day, come to think of it. Indarahs Impossible Hmmm."
        ind "Anyhow, after slinging ale for years, I figured, why not try a little dancing."
        "The womans casual attitude about stripping her clothes off for strangers still seemed so foreign to Alexia."
        ind "I naturally have the perfect body for it, and it was far less boring than rushing back and forth between tables like a rat chasing the last chunk of cheese on a ship."
        "Indarah smiled, obviously lost in a treasured memory she had not unearthed in some time."
        ind "I still remember my last dance in Dragons Tail. It was on Krakens Tongue Island. I lathered myself up in oils and wore this oh this crimson silk sash that youd never forget."
        "She her eyes and sighed excitedly, brushing her hands along the outer curve of her elbows."
        ind "The Pepper Lord was so engaged with the movement of my body that the fat sod nearly tumbled right out of his golden chair."
        ind "And when I removed my panties and commenced my second act, he nearly choked on a roasted parrot. "
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
            al "Yes Im sure that would have been quite scandalous when you did it."
            "Alexia never imagined her or any of the girls she used to dance with doing something so brazen."
        elif all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
            al "I am surprised that is {i}all{/i} you did. The Pepper Lord sounds like an important man, and you had him under your thumb. You could have turned him into your slave!"
            ind "I thought I did too. I felt so close to my goal, like he was one breath away from giving me the gift I wanted. The gift everyone said Id never get."
            al "What happened?"
            "The tavernkeeper let out a heavy sigh."
            ind "All the oil and sweat on my body must have smelled great or something. Suddenly the slobs mind changed from entertainment to food. Just like that."
            "Indarah snapped her fingers sharply."
            ind "I think, in all the times Ive been kicked and punched when things got a little rocky, that one hurt the most. I gave it my all and still didnt get what I wanted..."
            al "Well, at least youve finally come out on top."
            ind "I guess. Maybe a little further from home than I ever imagined."
            "She said with a rare, sad smile. It passed quickly."
        else:
            al "It must have been very liberating for you. Im not sure I could do something like that."
            ind "Sure, you could. Half the time, the ropes or waves holding us back end up just being our own bad spirits, Alexia."
            "Indarah opened her hand towards her helper."
            ind "If you want to do something, you should just {i}do{/i} it. Simple as you like."
            al "Hmmm."
        ind "You know if youre interested, I could always teach you some of my moves down the line. The two of us could even make a double-act."
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
            al "..."
        else:
            al "What? Really?"
        ind "Lets not discuss it now, my friend. There will be other chances. And it is late."
        al "I suppose it is."
        scene black with fade
        show alexia barmaid neutral behind black
        "As she made her trip back to Bloodmeen, she could think of little else besides Indarahs brazen performance."
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
            al "(I could never do something like that.)"
            al "(...Right?)"
        else:
            al "(It definitely might help make those quiet nights a little more thrilling.)"
            al "(...But, what would Rowan think?)"
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 6)
        return





label broken_goblin_and_caravan:

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Three ales and one Prothean whiskey, sers. Enjoy. "

"The motley collection of travelers of the wastes nodded to the redhead and dropped some coins. Alexia collected them with a courteous smile."
"One, a burly man with one blinded eye made an attempt to become familiar with her rear, but Alexia managed to dodge his attempt easily enough."
"As she made her way back to the bar with the fresh coin, (and a little pleasure in teasing the man she placed a group of dirty mugs on the surface when suddenly, the door to the tavern cracked open."

trav "Oy mistress, erh mistresses!"


show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

ind "Yes? Whats causing you to holler and disturb the ambiance?"

"The man gave the lively woman a concerned look."

trav "Tis uh tis trouble on the road. A wagon, manned by some goblin. Little bugger is wounded, crying out for help."

ind "Goblin, eh? Well, go on, bring them here if you can move them."

"Glancing to the proprietor, he gave her a wimpy look and a little shrug. Indarah sighed. Then, she tossed a coin at the man. He fumbled to catch it, plucked it off the floor, and then raised it up like a child finding their favorite toy."

ind "Dont just stand around, go get them!"

trav "Oh yes. Right away."

"Alexia cast a worried look to Indarah."

al "He might need help."

ind "I reckon you might be right."

"After casting a fierce look in the mustachioed mans direction, Indarah grabbed some supplies and led Alexia out of the tavern."
"Along the way, they found the wagons back left wheel. Its shattered state suggested that they were not about to find a small accident."

ind "He must have been trying to barreling down the road. Risky business on the roads around here. If you can call em roads. "

"With some guidance from the man who alerted them, they found the site. A shattered tragedy site with broken chunks of wood everywhere. Thankfully, in its center they found a small green humanoid, wounded, but still breathing."

ind "Come. Lets get him inside. "

"Together, they extricated the driver from the wreck. In muttered words, the goblin named himself Cla-Bal."

al "I dont know if hes got what it takes to last the night."

ind "He will if I have my say."

scene black with fade

"It took some time, but Indarah cleaned up the cuts and scrapes that marred the Goblins skin and then set about bandaging up his arm and leg. Alexia was at her side, assisting with every step. By morning, he was on the mend in a guest bedroom."

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

al "I didnt know you were practiced in medicine, Indarah. Without you, Im sure he would have died."

ind "Ive picked up a few things. Nothing to fuss over."
ind "Once you go through your first bar fight, you learn the value of being able to patch up friend and enemy alike."

"She laughed at her own joke."

scene black with fade

"A few hours later, they had Cla-Bal bandaged up and enjoying some warm soup in his room. Thats when the tavern door creaked on its hinges once again. Alexia and Indarah exchanged a quick look between themselves. Then she emerged. "

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve
show clamin neutral at edgeright with moveinright

cla "Someone Take me to the idiot!"

"Alexia ducked under the bar. Shed only gotten a glance at the new arrival, but she knew it was trouble. After a long night saving that goblin, the last thing she needed was a berating from that bitch who wanted to get knocked up by her husband."

ind "Keep your shirt on, Cla-Min. Hes fine so stop hollering and just follow me."

cla "Lead the way, Indarah!"

"Indarah nodded and guided the small woman into the room where they posted him. Alexia followed along, more from curiousity then good sense."
"The Goblin on the bed opened his big cat-like eyes. When he saw who was walking in with the Humans, his ears twitched, and he let out a nervous chuckle."

clab "Ah! Cla-Min.So nice seeing you. How are uh Cla-Sty and uh Cla-Mini? Yes do they miss their favorite uncle?!"

cla "Zip it, Bal! You wrecked your wagon. The wagon I gave you!"

clab "Its I mean it be only a minor crack. Little spit, little glue, it be good as new, I swear."

"Cla-Min nimbly climbed up onto the bed and stormed forward. She looked like she was about to smack the younger goblin upside his head."

cla "The Ancestors cursed me with a cousin like you. I know Orcs who have more sense bouncing back and forth in their skulls."

clab "Accident! It was an accident!"

"Indarah suppressed a giggle and moved to close the door."

ind "I guess we should leave you to it."

scene black with fade

"Later that night, Cla-Min lugged Cla-Bal out of the room and then ordered him to wait outside. The merchant let out a sigh and clamored up onto a stool to look at Indarah and Alexia."

scene bg21 with fade
show alexia barmaid neutral at midleft with dissolve

show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve
show clamin neutral at edgeright with dissolve

cla "Bal is reckless and stupid. He could lose his way in a room with only one door. But him still blood... It looks like your patch-up job saved him. Thank you, Indarah."

ind "It wasnt all me, Alexia helped."

"Cla-Min glanced towards Alexia and then gave her a sharp, toothy grin. "

cla "Hrmph. You ain't as useless as I thought, Alexia."

al "It it really was nothing, Cla-Min."

cla "Not nothing. Not all Humans would help a Goblin in trouble. Especially idiots like Cla-Bal."

"The Goblin pulled out some coins from a small leather purse and handed them directly into Indarahs hand. "

cla "Listen any others of my kin get in trouble, you send word, wont you? Just like this."

ind "Ill do what I can, Cla-Min. "

"Cla-Min gave Indarah a small smirk and one last nod of her head. Her green hand pulled back and she placed them on her hips."

cla "Good good. Now tis high-time I zip back the to castle. I have to pour over books and tables to figure out how to fix this."

"Alexia watched the Goblin pinch the bridge of her cute little nose."

cla "Sometimes I think Momma-Min curse me with brains that can handle numbers. Life might be easier without it."

"Cla-min chuckled as she said it."

ind "Maybe, but just remember, Cla-Min. Its never a good idea to curse your kin."

cla "I knows, I knows. Well, see you two around."

"With that, the plucky trade mistress flipped down from the barstool and went over to collect her cousin. In her wake, she left the two barmaids giggling."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('breeding_orientation', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'",), group='alexia_breeding', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)



    event('alexia_breeding_generic1', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'",), group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc_fallback)


    event('frisky_drider', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'", "castle.buildings['pit'].driders >= 1"), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)


    event('egg_smuggling', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'", "castle.buildings['pit'].drider_recruitment >= 0.5"),
        run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)

    event('life_as_a_dark_elf_man', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)


    event('cleaning_cages', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'", "castle.buildings['pit'].driders >= 1"), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)


    event('drider_eggs_and_young', triggers="npc_events",
        conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'", "castle.buildings['pit'].free_space >= 1", "castle.buildings['pit'].drider_recruitment > 0"),
        run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)


    event('grooming_a_drider', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'", "castle.buildings['pit'].driders >= 3"),
        run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)


label breeding_orientation:



$ alexiaJob += 1
$ breedingOrientationSeen = True

scene bg25 with fade
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

al "Good morning Mr. Draith. I'm here to help in any way I can with your monsters."

"The dark elf recoiled from her for a moment, then stepped back forward with a somewhat defiant look in his eyes."

dra "Eh, like what... uh, housewife?!"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "(Did I say something wrong?)"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Well, I'm not sure. I'm good at cooking and cleaning, but I'm not sure if that's something you need."

dra "Actually, that would be really useful. As handy as these strong orcs are for dealing with unruly monsters, it's almost impossible to get them to muck out a cage or measure food correctly."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Uh, 'muck'?"

dra "Yeah, you'll want to lose that nice dress. This is a dirty job. Wonder if I've got some overalls in your size? This place really could use a good scrub down."

"Alexia's stomach churned at the thought. There was an off smell about the place already, like a barn from the Outer Dark, now she was going to be put into the thick of it?"
"Then again, a barn from the Outer Dark was more or less what the breeding pits were. This was more or less what she should have expected from the start."
"Well, it wasn't the first time she'd gotten her hands dirty."

scene alexia_pits_1 with fade

"Working in the pits was back breaking hard work. Alexia spent most of it cleaning dirty cages, filling feeding troughs, and changing water for the monsters."
"What this place had for handlers were happy enough to move the monsters around, but Draith had been right about them skirting other jobs. The dark elf himself was the other one mainly helping her with the day to day maintenance."
"By the end of the week, he'd grown much more comfortable with Alexia's presence, though he still hesitated whenever giving directions or orders to her."

scene bg25 with fade
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

dra "Well Alexia, I'd say that this place is significantly more livable now. As long as you stick around, I can comfortably care for more monsters around her. Thanks a lot for your help."

show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia forced a smile."

al "You're quite welcome Draith."

al "(Hopefully Rowan doesn't need me in here too long. Solansia please let me wash the smell out when I can finally leave this place behind.)"
$ do_job_breeding('alexia')
return







label alexia_breeding_generic1:




scene alexia_pits_1 with fade

"This week Alexia spent time in the breeding pits assisting Draith as a monster handler. Going through a routine not entirely unlike a farmhand for livestock. She filled feeding buckets, changed water, checked on the monsters, and cleaned out the cages."
"By far her least liked thing was to clean the cages, with the smell of manure, mold, and the monsters themselves constantly filling the air. It wasn't dangerous or difficult, just very dirty and exhausting."
"At least checking on the eggs and the young they were bringing up was somewhat endearing. They might be monsters, but that didn't stop the little ones from looking cute in their own way."
"Her ongoing help allowed the pits to support more and larger monsters at once."
$ do_job_breeding('alexia')
return







label frisky_drider:


$ friskyDrider = True
scene bg25 with fade

"Alexia had a moment of peace while the orc handlers were pulling one of the driders out of its cage. It was a powerfully built male creature that was straining against the chains and prods that kept it from rampaging around the pits."
"One of the orcs, a muscular woman with an arrogant look about her, seemed to be taking a particular sadistic pleasure in tormenting the beast."
"That was nothing new, Draith hadn't managed to get the orcs to be gentle, but this girl was being especially aggressive at rilling the drider up."
"She frowned, that didn't look like the right way to hold that-"


scene cg414 with fade
pause 3

"Suddenly he managed to slip his spinner free and spray the orcs behind him! They dropped their leashes in surprise and in moments the chains were off of his legs and he leapt forward."
"His tormenter barely had time to realize what had happened before it landed on top of her and pinned the orc woman to the floor underneath his body. She yelped in shock, then growled as she tried to force the beast off of her."
"Those efforts soon proved futile as the drider pinned her arms under his legs and then used his human ones to pull the lower parts of her armor free and expose her sex underneath."
"Even if Alexia hadn't become familiar with drider libido, the look on his face told her exactly what was happening next."

menu:
    "Watch.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump orcDriderScene
    "Leave.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "This wasn't something Alexia needed to see. She couldn't do anything to help recapture him anyway."
        "Luckily, he'd calmed down enough by the time he'd finished raping the orc woman that he was easily recaptured and Alexia was able to return to her work."
        return

label orcDriderScene:

scene cg131 with fade
pause 3

"There was a strange sense of fascination to Alexia as she watched the scene unfold. She couldn't exactly do anything about what was happening, that wasn't her job either."
"Instead she simply watched events unfold, watched the drider man seem to gloat down at his victim for a few seconds and savoring having her at his mercy. Or maybe he was just waiting for his shaft, which was resting on her belly, to reach full hardness."

scene cg132 with fade
pause 3

"A moment later the drider grinned and started chittering happily as he forced his cock into the orc woman's pussy. For her part, the woman continued to struggle against his grip while making frustrated noises that were now twinged with gasps."
"The other handlers started picking themselves up off the ground and clearing the webbing from their eyes. When they saw what was happening, some laughed, some scrambled to get new chains, and one even took out his dick and started masturbating to the scene!"
"Ignoring all of them, the drider settled into a steady rhythm of slowly sliding out of the orc, but then slamming his dick home hard, out, then bam, out, then bam. Each thrust was accompanied by a smacking sound of chitten hitting flesh and a gasp of pleasure from the victim."
"Well, victim was maybe a bit generous. The woman had almost brought this on herself, had she been paying more attention to holding the guide chains properly instead of tormenting her charge, maybe she wouldn't be pinned under him being ravaged."
"A few moments later, the beast slammed his chameric hips forward one last time, then held himself there as he emptied his twisted seed into an orcish womb. Alexia was surprised to notice that the woman had stopped struggling now, was she resigned or actually enjoying it?"

scene cg132 with sshake
scene cg132 with sshake
scene cg133 with flash
pause 3

"As he pulled back from her well used sex, a trail of his seed stuck to his shaft. A small pool also started forming as it oozed out of the hole underneath."
"The orc handlers who'd actually done their job took this moment to quickly feed chains around the beast and rebind him. He didn't have a chance and the remaining slackers quickly jumped in to do their part."

scene bg25 with fade

"They lead the drider away, towards the cleaning area for Draith to brush him down. They also left the orc woman who'd been violated laying on the ground, panting and cursing the drider for humiliating her and herself for enjoying it."


$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 2)
$ do_job_breeding('alexia')
return







label egg_smuggling:



scene alexia_pits_1 with fade

"While she was working, Alexia noticed something odd about the monster eggs. If she wasn't mistaken, some were missing. Worried that something might have gone wrong, she went looking for Draith."

scene bg25 with fade
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with moveinleft

al "Ah, there you are Draith."

"As was his way, the dark elf recoiled a moment in instinctive fear at the sight of Alexia. Then a moment later he relaxed and gave a friendly greeting."

dra "Hello Alexia, how can I help you?"

show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve

"She hesitated a moment, unsure how to broach the subject of his beloved monster eggs."

al "I was looking at the eggs and it looks like we're missing some. Did you move them somewhere?"

"Now it was the dark elf's turn to look unsettled. Instead of answering right away, he went into a revery that Alexia had sometimes seen him do before. It usually meant he was thinking. When he'd finished, he waved Alexia to follow him."

dra "Let's take this somewhere a little more private."

hide alexia with moveoutleft
hide draith with moveoutleft

scene bg8 with fade
show draith neutral at midright with moveinleft
show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with moveinleft

"He led her to a secluded part of the tunnel network then checked to make sure the two were alone. At this point Alexia was starting to feel nervous and unsure about what the dark elf intended."

dra "The eggs aren't missing... I've set them aside for someone who's expressed a bit of an interest in having them for their own menagerie. I am, acquiring certain items using the funds that will give me."

show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve

dra "I wasn't intending to let you know, but I'll give you some of the money if you keep quiet. I'll even give you double if you lend a hand."

al "I take it the twins won't be too happy about this?"

dra "No, that's why I can't let them find out why their armies aren't getting as big as they should be for the next few weeks. So, can you help me? If you say no, I'll put the eggs back and we'll forget this ever happened."

$ do_job_breeding('alexia')

menu:
    "No deal.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "I don't want any part of this, and I don't think this is the best use of your time either Draith. Can't you save up some money for what you want instead?"
        dra "Uh, that might take a year at this rate. Well, maybe things will get better. We'll forget this ever happened. I'll see you back in the pits, Alexia."
        hide draith with moveoutright
        scene black with fade
        "True to his word, the eggs were back when Alexia returned to her duties."
        return
    "I'll keep quiet.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "Fine, I won't speak a word of this to the twins."
        dra "Okay, okay. I'll get the money to you by tomorrow. We won't talk about this again."
        hide draith with moveoutright
        scene black with fade
        "True to his word, Alexia found a fair sum of money placed in her work apron at the start of the next day. She passed it on to Rowan, as he'd have a better use for it than her."



        $ change_personal_gold(25)
        return
    "I'll help you.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "I wouldn't mind going behind the twins a little bit. I can help you."
        show draith happy at midright with dissolve
        dra "Great! Okay, at the end of the day, I'll get you to carry up an egg to the goblin caravan and pass it on to Cla-Bow. Between the two of us, we should be able to get even more eggs to them, and more money for us."
        hide draith with moveoutright
        scene black with fade
        "Over the rest of the week, Alexia smuggled eggs out of the castle on Draith's behalf, earning some extra money for her and Rowan."

        $ change_personal_gold(25)



        $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', -1)
        $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', -1)
        return







label life_as_a_dark_elf_man:



scene bg25 with fade
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Good morning Draith."



"The dark elf jumped slightly at the sound of her voice, but seemed to relax when he saw who it was."


dra "Oh, uh, good morning Alexia."

"Even after that he still seemed a bit jittery and took an unconscious step away from his assistant."

al "Why are you always so nervous whenever I see you? As frightening as these... creatures are, you seem the most at ease with them."


dra "I... don't like women."

show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve


dra "Meaning no offense ma'am, you don't deserve how I treat you. You're nothing like my mistress and her peers from the cavernhomes, you are a decent sort."

show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "You mean, your people? Dark elves?"


dra "Yes. A male is property, he has no protection to his person. Should a dark elf wish to harm her male for any reason, that is her right."

"He traced a faint scar on his face, then wrung his hands which had similar markings all over them."

dra "All my life I've been fearing for my life at the hands of vindictive elves. Even when I see a human, my instinct is to get away or appease."

show draith happy at midright with dissolve

"Suddenly a smile broke on his face and he seemed like he was distracted."

dra "When I cared for a monster, I always knew what would happen. I knew how they responded to treats or touches. If one trusted you, they'd never suddenly hurt you because of their mood. In some ways, other males are the same."

al "Other males? As in, they wouldn't hurt you and you could make friends with them?"

dra "Friends, sharing plans and discussing experiments, but also sometimes..."

show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

"The distant smile faded and he started shaking again."

al "What? What's bothering you?"

dra "I'm sorry, but mistress doesn't like it when I... when I..."

"Alexia started to reach out to comfort the man, but thought better of it when he recoiled from her touch. Instead she tried to reason away his fear."

al "Your mistress can't hurt you here. You're free from her."

show draith happy at midright with dissolve

dra "That's right!"

"Abruptly he leapt up into the air and started shouting loudly through the halls."

show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve

dra " I'm free of you, Amethis! You can't touch me here in Bloodmeen! I can fuck males as much as I want!"

"That... certainly wasn't what Alexia was expecting to hear from him. She was at a loss for words as to how to respond to him."

show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

"However, Draith was now distracted by the uproad his outburst had caused in the cages down the hall."

hide draith with moveoutright

"Looking somewhat self conscious, the dark elf ran down the hall looking to comfort them."

show draith neutral behind bg25

dra "Hey, hey, it's okay. Daddy is sorry he shouted."

$ do_job_breeding('alexia')
return







label cleaning_cages:



scene alexia_pits_1 with fade

"Alexia arrived in the breeding pits. She pulled her overalls on over her plain dress, grimacing at the smell. Then wrapped up her hair, suppressing a gag at the slime. And pulled on the leather work gloves and boots, desperately trying not to think about what they were doing to her skin."
"Then she looked at the schedule. The woman knew well enough what she was going to be doing today, checking was on the hope that maybe she'd been assigned to something else."
"There had been no change."
"Heaving a sigh, Alexia got her mop, filled a bucket, and went to the first stall of the day."
"Cleaning monster cages was a long and arduous process. Not only was there the dust and filth that normally accumulated, but also whatever the occupant left behind of their food and any other things their bodies might make."
"On top of all that, it was time consuming to scrub everything off and then wash it out of the cage. That wasn't it either, she also had to relay any bedding or food that the occupant needed before it could be moved back in, or whoever would be the new occupant."
"By the time she'd finished the first stall of the day, it was already getting close to noon. With two others still to do, this was going to be a long, long day."
"Cooking and cleaning had been things she'd loved to do back home, but here... she just couldn't get her heart into it. There was no personal touches to make, no new styles to test Everything was impersonal and efficiency was above everything else in importance."
"..."
"Hours later, she finally finished the last one and leaned against the wall for several minutes as the cage's occupant was moved back in. The beast didn't seem to much care about the effort she'd just put into fixing its mess and promptly dumped a bunch of fresh food on the floor."
"Alexia just groaned, then stomped off back towards the changing room. She threw off the gloves, overalls, and scarf with their fresh filth and headed back up to her room. All she wanted was a bath without end that would cleanse her of all that grim, sweat, and dirt."

scene black with fade

"She already knew from the last two days that wouldn't work, and she still had three more days of cleaning cages ahead of her."


$ do_job_breeding('alexia')
$ change_actor_stress('alexia', 5)
return







label drider_eggs_and_young:



scene bg25 with fade
show draith neutral at midright with moveinleft
show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with moveinleft

al "So this is a drider egg?"

dra "That's right."

"Alexia looked back at the thing. It was about the size of her head, a big yellowish ball of jelly, sitting on a bed of straw. As she got closer, she felt a wave of heat from underneath."

al "Those look like heated rocks? I've heard that lords sometimes use those to warm their beds during winter."

dra "More or less. Drider eggs can survive cold weather, but they won't hatch without heat. So I make sure they're always toasty while mixing in the growth hormones. That's this."

"The dark elf moved to the side and opened up a cabinet to reveal a jar of some murky fluid."

dra " The main thing you need to do is keep changing the rocks to maintain temperature, keep the eggs from drying out, and apply this a couple of times over the course of a week. They grow pretty fast and hatch in about half a month from laying if you keep that up."
dra "Of course, we usually don't take the freshly laid eggs. The less time we're waiting for them to hatch, the sooner we can boost them into fearsome monsters."

hide alexia with moveoutleft
hide draith with moveoutleft

scene bg25 with fade
show draith neutral at midright with moveinleft
show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Now Draith lead the woman over to a nearby pen that had two drider young in it, who were happily leaping around and shooting web at each other in some sort of game. Chittering that almost sounded like laughter could occasionally be heard."

al "Wow, they actually look kinda cute."

dra "Eh, to each their own. Just don't underestimate them, they may be small but they've got their poison from the day they're born."

"He grabbed a hunk of meat from nearby, then glazed it in some kind of dust before casually dumping it inside the pen. At once, the two drider young ceased their game and leapt on top of the meat."

al "Ugh."

"They tore into the flesh and sinew with vigor, ripping off big chunks and then swallowing them whole. Alexia's vision of playful children was brutally replaced with that of ravenous animals with no restraint or morals."

dra "We keep this area warm too, so they've got lots of energy and a big appetite. That way they grow faster. It still takes time, but with the gift of chaos..."

"He indicated the dust."

dra "... they'll be grown up in no time. Once a day is good enough. You won't need to worry about getting the meat, my handlers are competent at that much. If you want to slip some scraps to a favorite, that's fine. Just don't feed them anything but meat and don't overfeed."

"With only bones left of their meal, the two driders returned to their game of chase and trying to hit one another with their webbing."

dra "They really can't stop themselves from eating as much they can while on gift of chaos, so be very careful about giving them too much. Oh, and mind your arms, they'll snap at them too if you give them the chance."

al " (How can monsters be so scary and so adorable at the same time?)"

$ do_job_breeding('alexia')
return







label grooming_a_drider:



scene alexia_pits_1 with fade

"This week Alexia was going to be giving the monsters a brushing and cleaning. Draith usually wanted to do this himself, but he was indisposed with something else."
"The first one on the agenda was a male drider. Already he'd been brought out of his cage and fastened to a set of shackles to keep him from causing trouble, but his tugging and chittering remained deeply worrying for Alexia."
"Thankfully for the woman, once she'd started running her wet brush over his black carapace covered abdomen, the drider abruptly seemed to calm down. The angry chitters were replaced by gentle breathing and a soft tick that had to be a sign of contentment."
"This had to be the calmest Alexia had ever seen a drider while awake. There was no aroused frenzy or struggle against their captors. Even when in their cages and not doing anything, a drider always looked like it was ready to spring like a hunter if it sensed weakness."
"Here, all the boy wanted to do was enjoy the sensation of those moist bristles run over his exoskeleton and get all the grime out of them. He even started to buck back slightly against her to increase the force of the brush, like a cat would."
"Much to her surprise, Alexia found herself cooing and gently talking to the drider while she brushed him. The woman had never been too interested in animals before, but she understood why one would like them and why this seemed to be Draith's favorite thing to do."
"He was very polite the whole time, never even exposing himself to her while she brushed him. Just being washed and groomed was enough. Well, as long as Alexia didn't touch the sensitive hairs on his legs."
"After finishing with the first drider, she called in the handlers to take him back to his cage. They had significantly less trouble there than when they'd first brought him out."
"Alexia looked at her schedule as the next monster was brought into the room and chained up, then rolled her shoulders that were already feeling stiff and sore."
"A sigh escaped her lips. This was going to be a long and tiring day, in spite of how much more enjoyable the task might be than her usual duties."


$ do_job_breeding('alexia')
$ change_actor_stress('alexia', -5)
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('draiths_visitor', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)
    event('drider_exhibitionism', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'", 'NTR == True', "castle.buildings['pit'].driders >= 1"), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)
    event('drider_milking', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'", "all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30",), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)
    event('wild_animals_bite_back', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'", 'emissariesPresent == True',), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)

label draiths_visitor:

scene bg25 with fade

"Working in the breeding pits wasnt exactly Alexias favourite job. The boy, Draith was nice, and she tried her best to be kind to him, for all that he has been subjected to before he arrived at Castle Bloodmeen, but the work was often hard going."
"Cleaning the cages was a long, and arduous task, and the creatures who lived in them were at best not particularly friendly, and at worst downright scary."

if friskyDrider:
    "She had seen what happened when one of the driders got free, and she wasnt pleased at the prospect of the same thing happen to her."
else:

    "If she had met any of the monsters that Draith loved so much out in the world before coming to the castle, she would have run for her life screaming, and now she had to look after them."

"Today though, as it had turned out, had been her lucky day. Draith had a number of errands that needed doing around the castle, and had given her the task of doing them instead of her usual chores."
"When she saw the errand list, she understood why; a visit to Cliohna for books needed for research, Cla-Min for supplies, and delivering a report to Jezera. She knew how the young dark elf felt about women, and was no doubt happy for an excuse not to have to see them himself."
"In the end, the tasks had taken her longer than she had expected. The sorceress was busy, and Alexia ended up having to search for the books herself."
"When she got to the caravan, later than intended, Cla-Mins supplies were low, which meant waiting for one of her children to return with more stock."
"Jezera had been the worst though, she had kept her waiting outside her chambers for almost an hour while she amused herself with the help, and when she was finally able to deliver the report, the demoness nonchalantly waved her off, uninterested in Draiths research."
"By the time Alexia was finally able to head back to the pits, it was well past noon. She contemplated stopping for lunch, but still had the books and supplies, and felt she had best deliver them first, in case the dark elf needed them."
"As she approached, goods in hand, she heard two voices coming from the research area. At first, she could make out neither, but as she got closer, it became clear who were talking."
"One voice, as she assumed, belonged to Draith. He would be there still working after all. But the other surprised her - it was Andras. Was what he doing down here?"
"She tiptoed closer, wanting to hear what was being said, but without wanting to intrude in case it was inopportune timing. With what she had seen of Andras temper, eavesdropping was the more prudent choice."
"She stopped near the door and placed the items she had been carrying on the floor, carefully. First, the sounds of heavy breathing, and then the demon spoke."

show andras smirk behind bg25
show draith neutral behind bg25

an "You havent forgotten your place, have you?"

dra "No master."

"Place? Were they talking about work?"

dra "My place my place is"
dra "To do whatever you want me to, whenever you ask me to."
dra "You be your fuck toy."

"Alexia went bright red as she realized what she had walked in on. She shouldnt have been surprised really, Draith was so afraid of women it was obvious hed prefer the company of men, and Andras was practically a walking erection."
"She should leave now. This was obviously a private moment, and she didnt really want to risk getting caught peeping, however"

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 50:
    "She felt her loins grow hot at the thought of what was about to happen. The dark elf was a cutie, and the thought of the larger, muscular demon pounding his little butthole made her wet."
    if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
        "And as wrong as it was to feel that way, she felt jealous of Draith."
    else:
        pass
else:
    pass

menu:
    "Peek.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
        jump andrasDraithBPSex
    "Leave":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "No, this was a private moment, and she had no idea what would happen if the demon was to spy her watching, or the type of punishment he would inflict."
        "Bending over, she picked up the books and supplies from where she had left them. She would return after eating to deliver them, when they had, hopefully, finished."
        return

label andrasDraithBPSex:


scene cg358 with fade
show andras smirk behind cg358
show draith neutral behind cg358
pause

"While she had been contemplating what to do in the hallway, Andras had wasted no time putting the dark elf to work. When she peeked around the corner, she saw Draith was now on his knees behind the demon."
"She saw his grey-white hands on the demons ass, a strange contrast against his red skin. He spread the cheeks, and leaned forward to bury his face in it."

an "Uhhh.. Thats it, lick it slave."

"Alexia watched as the smaller elf began to tongue her captors asshole, licking up and down, and round in circles. It was obvious to her he had done this before, and was clearly enjoying himself. Andras didnt seem to mind it either."

an "Youve gotten good at this, havent you, my little ass slut?"

"At the use of the term, ass slut, the dark elfs face reddened, not with shame, but with pride. He was getting off on the degradation, perhaps the result of the years he had spent as a slave to the females of his species. "

"He took a moment to move his face back, giving him room to respond."

dra "Yes master. I love the taste of your ass master."

"He really did. He went back to licking it as soon as the words left his mouth, the demon smirked."

an "Why dont you prove it?"

"Draith didnt need any more encouragement, he buried his tongue into his masters hole as far as it would go. Andras let out and groan, followed by a chuckle, as the elf swirled his tongue as best he could. Alexia wondered how he could breathe."
"As his slave jerked his head back and forth, stabbing his tongue into his butthole, Andras reached down and grabbed his engorged cock, moving his hand up and down in lazy strokes."

an "Thats a good start, slut. Now, assume the position."


scene cg405 with fade
show andras smirk behind cg405
show draith neutral behind cg405
pause 3

"Draith got up from the floor, and walked over to the desk where he did his research. He pulled down his pants, and then leaned over to offer himself to his master. Andras walked up behind him, and placed a large hand on the elfs posterior."

an "Now, do you think that performance deserves a reward? Hmmm?"

dra "No master."

an "No, what does it deserve then?"

dra "I think I"

an "Yes?"

dra "I deserve to be punished!"

"The demon let out a chuckle."

an "I think so too, three should do it, dont you think?"

dra "You are too kind, master."

"Andras smirked at his response."

an "You are right, of course, well make it five."

"*THWACK*"

"His large hard came down in a flash, so fast that Alexia barely saw it. The elf let out a squeal as it met flesh, leaving a large red welt in its wake. It looked painful, but it was clear Draith was getting off on it."

an "Thats one."

"*THWACK*"

"Again the hand came down as the demon spanked him, this time leaving a welt on the other cheek this time."

dra "Unnnn"

an "Two."

"*THWACK*"

"Once more, the hand met flesh with hard contact, making the cheek even redder. The dark elf shuddered and moaned in response."

an "Three."

dra "Please master"
dra "No more"

"This must have been part of the act, the woman surmised, he was clearly enjoying being manhandled by Andras."

an "Be quiet you wimp, and take it like a man."

"*THWACK*"

"The fourth spank fell, both cheeks were practically glowing now. Draith had bitten down on his lip to try and stop himself from crying out, but it hadnt helped. He had a dazed look on his face, and his cock was twitching with arousal."

an "Four. Just one more."

dra "No no no"

"*THWACK*"

"The final spank was so hard, the sound reverberated around the room. Draith collapsed on the table in extacy."

dra "Fuckfuckfuckfuck"

"Andras gentled caressed his small ass with his hand. He then ruffled his hair in an uncharacteristic display of gentleness."

an "Good boy."

scene cg256 with fade
show andras smirk behind cg256
show draith neutral behind cg256

"Without a word, Andras flipped his smaller partner over so that his back was on the table, and spread his legs apart. The elf didnt object, but then, even if he wanted to, he was hardly in a state to do so."
"Andras spit on his hand, and applied a copious amount of it to his dick, before fingering Draiths asshole to lube it up for good measure. Reaching down he grabbed his cock, and pressed it against his slaves ass, forcing it inside."

dra "Unnnf!"

"Without waiting on ceremony, the demon began to move his hips back and forth, deep fucking the elf. All the foreplay must have gotten him hot, and he was in no mood to play around any further."
"By this point, Draith was reduced to a moaning mess. To add to it, Andras reached down and grabbed his cock, and stroked it with the same rhythm as the movement of his hips."
"The sound of thwack thwack thwack filled the room as flesh met flesh, each time the demon bottomed out, again and again. It was joined by the cries of the young elf, which grew louder and louder."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 50 and NTR == True:
    "As if almost by instinct, Alexia slid a hand down into her panties, and began to massage her clit. As she watched the two handsome creatures before her, fucking like animals, she wished one of them was inside her too."
    if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 75 and NTR == True:
        "Or both of them, she had more than one hole after all, and she knew she would feel so full..."
    else:
        pass
    if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
        "She couldnt stop herself from staring at the demon, so strong and so powerful. She knew it was wrong, and she tried to push the thought away, but all she could imagine was him holding her down, and having his way with her. A wave of orgasmic pleasure shot through her body."
    else:
        pass
else:
    pass

"It didnt take long before they were both approaching climax. Draith came first, as Andras jerked him hard and fast, spraying cum into the air like a fountain."

show cg256 with sshake
show cg256 with sshake
show cg257 with flash
pause 3

"With a smirk, the demon forced his cock into the dark elfs asshole until he was balls deep, and then let out a satisfied grunt as he spunked inside him. Draith smiled as he felt his insides grow warm from his masters creamy load."

show cg257 with sshake
show cg257 with sshake
show cg258 with flash
pause 3

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 50:
    "Alexia came last, greedily fingering her hole as she watched the two males cum. As she climaxed, she had to cover her mouth to avoid being discovered, before sliding to the floor in post orgasmic bliss."
else:
    pass

"With the show over, and both of them currently distracted, Alexia saw this as her best chance to slip away. She picked the goods, and the books, up from the floor, and carefully tiptoed away down the hall."
"She would return later to deliver them to the dark elf, and never mentioned what she had seen to anybody."

return



label drider_exhibitionism:

scene bg25 with fade

if castle.researches['monster_taming'].completed:
    show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve
    show draith happy at midright with dissolve
    dra "Isnt he simply adorable?"
    al "Not exactly the word Id use."
    show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
    dra "Hmm I guess that much is true."
    show draith happy at midright with dissolve
    dra "Magnificent is much more fitting!"
    "Alexia smiled to herself. Draiths enthusiasm was infectious, even though the object of his adoration was slightly unorthodox."
    "Said object  a large drider they recently finished training  continued to pace restlessly in his cell. Theyve been doing great progress on them, and it was surprising to see these wild beasts act so Servile."
else:

    show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve
    show draith happy at midright with dissolve
    dra "Isnt he simply adorable?"
    al "Not exactly the word Id use."
    show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
    dra "Hmm I guess that much is true."
    show draith happy at midright with dissolve
    dra "Magnificent is much more fitting!"
    "With some concern, Alexia eyed Draiths object of adoration  a large drider they recently finished training. The beast paced the cell restlessly, and Alexia suspected it wasnt striking against the bars only because his master was here."
    "They had been making great progress with them, and Alexia had to admire Draiths skill, but she just couldnt share his enthusiasm. She couldnt help but think theyve been playing with fire here."

show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Do you think hes fit for battle?"

show andras displeased behind bg25

an "He better be."

hide andras
show andras displeased at edgeright with moveinright
show draith neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve

dra "M-Master?"

show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve
show draith happy at edgeleft with dissolve

dra "What a pleasant surprise! Have you come to inspect the pens?"

an "Yes. I was hoping to make use of our driders next month."

show andras displeased at midright with moveinright

an "So I believe you can imagine my disappointment when I saw the result of your hard work."

if castle.buildings['pit'].driders == 1:
    an "I was promised an army of driders, Draith! Is this one, measly bug all you have to show to me?!"

elif castle.buildings['pit'].driders == 2 or castle.buildings['pit'].driders == 3:
    an "I was promised an army of driders, Drath! Is a handful of bugs all you can show me?! What am I supposed to conquer with them, a cabbage farm?!"
else:

    an "I was promised an army of driders! And all you have here is a mob of half-feral bugs!"

dra "Technically theyre arach- gack!"


show draith neutral at center with moveinleft
show alexia breeding shocked at edgeleft with moveoutleft

"Andras seized the elf by the throat, picking hip with ease, and he weighed nothing to him. And mattered nothing to him."

an "I found you wandering the tunnels like a lost dog, AND THIS IS HOW YOU REPAY ME?!"

show alexia breeding concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Andras, please-"

show andras displeased at midleft with moveoutleft

an "Do not interrupt me woman."

"His low growl was enough to make her shut up, and she shriveled under his fury. His lone arm still choked the elf  Draith put his own hands on it, but made no attempts to break his hold."
"If there was anything both of them had learned already, it was that resisting Andras usually only made the situation worse."
"Even if his initial intent was to kill you."

an "Pathetic."

hide draith with dissolve

"He threw the pen master to the ground  violently. Alexia winced as she heard something crack and prayed it wasnt anything important."

show draith neutral behind bg25

dra "*cough* M-mas"

"Draith tried to apologize, but Andras paid no attention to him. He turned to Alexia and the housewife backed away immediately, instinctively. He wouldnt hurt her, right?"

if alexiaAndrasSex > 2:
    "Shes been obedient, spreading her legs whenever he asked her to. He wouldnt hurt her for a silly little thing like this, right?"
    "Right?"
else:

    " Right?"

an "This is unacceptable. What are you two even doing here all week? Is this whole project just a massive money sink?"

dra "M-"

an "Shut up."

"Draith whimpered, and did just that."

"The demon turned away from both of them, and peered into the cell. The drider watched the situation unfold in silence, having retreated deep into the corner of his room."
"The beast recognized the presence of an apex predator, but with escape impossible, it could only try to put some distance between himself and red demon."

an "But I guess I cant really blame you."

if castle.buildings['pit'].driders < 4:
    an "Its not your fault you have no eggs to work with."
else:

    an "Its not your fault you receive sup par eggs or that you dont have enough staff to train everyone. "

an "Rowan was supposed to handle this, but I guess I expected too much of him."

if all_actors['andras'].favors > 2:
    an "And to think he was starting to show promise"
    an "..."
else:

    pass

an "Guess Ill have to discipline him."

show andras displeased at edgeright with moveoutright

"Without another word, he headed for the exit. Alexia felt her heart sink. The threat hanged in the air, spoken so casually, yet carrying terrifying undertones."
"Rowan was not in the castle, but Andras was not one to calm down with time. His fury would only grow, and her husband would meet it head on the moment he steps from the portal."

show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve

al "Wait!"

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

"Miraculously, the demon did just that. He turned his head around, eyes narrowed on her."

show alexia breeding neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

if all_actors['alexia'].relation > 30:
    "Even if things werent going so well between her and Rowan, she couldnt just let Andras hurt him for no reason."
    "Despite everything, a part of her still loved him. She was still his wife  she had to find a way to protect him."
else:

    "She couldnt just let Andras hurt her husband for no reasons. She was his wife  she had to find a way to protect him."

al "We might not have the army you wanted, but-"

show alexia breeding happy at edgeleft with dissolve

if castle.buildings['pit'].driders == 1:
    al "But weve been making great progress training them!"
else:

    al "But the ones we have are all well trained!"

al "Just look at this one!"

show andras displeased at center with moveinright

"She pointed to the cell. The drider still observed them all without as much as a peep, silent and alert."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 30:
    hide andras with dissolve
    show alexia breeding concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    "As Andras approached the cell, Alexia took a quick glance to where the demon dropped the pens master."
    hide draith
    show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Draith didnt look seriously injured, but did not dare to raise up. Alexia offered him a reassuring smile, mouthing Ill take care of it. She then turned back to Andras before the demon noticed she was looking away."
    hide draith with dissolve
    show andras displeased at center with dissolve
    show alexia breeding happy at edgeleft with dissolve
else:

    pass

al "Strong and vicious in battle, but tame and obedient in the presence of his trainers!"

if castle.buildings['pit'].driders < 4:
    al "Rowan has been delivering some high-quality eggs, so the driders we have all show great potential!"
else:

    al "We might be a little bit understaffed, but the people Rowan assigned to us all are excellent trainers! These driders will surely perform in battle, Master Andras!"

"It was straight up lies, but she had to say something. Her mouth was simply running faster than her mind could keep up. She only hoped Andras would buy it."

if castle.buildings['pit'].driders == 1:
    al "We just need some time to breed this one, and-"
else:

    al "We just need some time to breed the more promising ones, and-"

show alexia breeding shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Hrm. Breed, you say?"

"She froze. This did not bode well."

show alexia breeding happy at edgeleft with dissolve

al " Yes?"

show andras happy at midleft with moveoutleft

an "You had plenty of time to breed them before, didnt you?"

"He placed his arm on her shoulder. She did her best not to shiver, and failed miserably."

an "Id like to see some proof of your claims."
an "Strip."

show alexia breeding shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

al "What?"

show andras displeased at midleft with dissolve

an "I said strip."
an "Youre going to prove to me how well trained he is."

show andras smirk at midleft with dissolve

an "So, youre going to strip. Then youll walk in there. Slowly."
an "Youre going to tell the drider to stay put."
an "Then, youre going to spread your legs, and start playing with your pussy."
an "If, by the time you come, the drider does not jump you, then Ill concede that maybe, just maybe, Rowan and Draith know what the fuck theyre doing here. "

al " You cant be serious."

show andras displeased at midleft with dissolve

"He glared at her, and she stowed further complains. He was very much serious."

show alexia breeding neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Her eyes ventured to the drider. In the heat of the moment, she made some very bold statements, on some very shaky grounds. She couldnt back down from them now, and she couldnt expect the semi-sentient beast to play ball with her. "
"The drider still kept his distance, but even in the half dark of his cell, she could still see his large body looming menacingly behind the cell bars."

if alexia_ice_shard == True:
    "Was she really going to expose herself to this beast? With nothing to defend herself, except for a low-level magic bolt and faith in Draiths unfinished training?"
else:

    "Was she really going to expose herself to this beast? With nothing to defend her, expect for Draiths unfinished training?"

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    "It was reckless. It was foolish. It was downright insane."
    show alexia breeding aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
    "But Solansia save her, as much as she wanted to deny it, something deep inside of her was thrilled at the perspective of following through with this, thrilled at the prospect of exposing herself like that."
    "It was wrong. But as much as she tried to suppress her feeling, they refused to leave her."
else:

    show alexia breeding concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    "It was reckless, it was idiotic, and she shivered in fear at the thought of doing so."

show alexia breeding neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Besides her, Andras was waiting for her decision. He didnt urge her on, but his mere presence was enough to make her sweat."

$ driderProtectAsk = False

label driderMenu:

menu:
    "Agree to his demands.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "There was no use resisting. Shell just make the situation worse if she tries to. It was best to just go along with his demands before he adds something even more unreasonable to them."
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
            show alexia breeding aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
        else:
            show alexia breeding concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
        jump driderHarrassSex

    "Ask Andras if hell protect her if something goes wrong." if driderProtectAsk == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia breeding concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "Um Theoretically asking"
        al "If the drider proves to be more rebellious than we previously anticipated Will you make sure he doesnt hurt me?"
        "Andras gave her a hard look, then burst into a loud, mocking laugh."
        show andras happy at midleft with dissolve
        an "Ahahaha, not so confident in your husbands choices after all, are you?!"
        "He put his arm around her, and hugged her close to his chest. She blushed, feeling his rock hard muscles and heavy musk of his sweat, so characteristic to the demon."
        an "Very well. No harm will come to you. I am not like Rowan. Id never allow anyone to touch you without my permission."
        $ driderProtectAsk = True
        $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 1)
        jump driderMenu
    "Try to weasel yourself out of this.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if driderProtectAsk == True:
            "Hearing her husbands name, she felt a surge of guilt overtake her. She pushed herself away from the demon, and stammering, tried to think of an excuse to cut things short before they spiral out of control."
        else:
            pass
        show alexia breeding shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
        show andras displeased at midleft with dissolve
        al "This a little sudden dont you think?"
        al "The drider is trained, but we havent fed him today, and that might make him a bit uppity-"
        an "Alexia."
        an "As much as it amuses me seeing you backtrack from your attempt of covering for Rowans mistakes, I am less pleased by the fact you think you can play me and get away with it."
        an "Need I remind you of your place here? Then allow me to rephrase my earlier demand."
        an "You will strip."
        an "You will walk into the cell."
        an "And you will fuck your slut pussy until you cum."
        an "This is an order."
        show alexia breeding neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        al ""
        if alexiaWulump == True:
            "Andras already proved he wouldnt shy away from anything when Alexia got out of the line. And while refusing him here likely wouldnt be enough to toss her into the dungeons again, she knew she couldnt keep doing so."
        else:
            "She didnt think hed do anything to her from denying him here, but He wouldnt tolerate constant disobedience either."
        "Sooner or later, she will suffer the consequences from her continuous resistance."

        menu:
            "Submit to his will.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Slanting her shoulders, she resigned herself to her fate. What else could she do? He was the Lord of the castle, while she was his prisoner."
                if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
                    show alexia breeding aroused at midleft with dissolve
                    "Besides Its not like she was wholly opposed to the idea"
                else:
                    pass
                jump driderHarrassSex
            "Deny his request.":

                al "Andras, I-"
                show alexia breeding concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
                al "Im sorry, I shouldnt have made all these claims about the driders."
                if all_actors['alexia'].relation > 30:
                    al "Please have mercy on my husband-"
                else:
                    al "Please have mercy on me-"
                an "Enough. This is pathetic. I dont have time for this."
                show andras displeased at edgeright with moveoutright
                an "I dont have time for this."
                "Andras snapped angrily, stopping her midway, no longer paying attention to her excuses. He walked over to Draith, and Alexia fully expected him to kick the dark elf or punch him or something equally violent."
                an "Draith."
                "Instead, he knelt beside him and grabbed him by the chin, forcing him to look him in the eyes."
                show alexia breeding shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
                an "Do not make me hurt you again."
                an "Have I made myself clear?"
                show draith neutral behind bg25
                dra "Y-yes Master"
                show alexia breeding neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
                an "Good."
                hide andras with moveoutright
                "He left the room as suddenly as he arrived, leaving behind an oppressive atmosphere."
                hide draith
                show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
                show alexia breeding concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
                al "Draith "
                dra " Lets get back to work."
                al "Right."
                scene black with fade
                "Neither of them wanted to talk about what transpired. They returned to their duties, doing their best to avoid one another for the remainder of the week."
                $ andrasPunishmentCounter += 1
                return


label driderHarrassSex:

al "Alright Ill do it."

show andras smirk at midleft with dissolve

an "Good Good."

show andras displeased at midleft with dissolve

an "Get on with it then, I dont have all day."

hide draith
show draith neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"With trembling hands, she started to take off the heavy tunic she wore in the pens, and quickly moved on to everything else."

show alexia necklace naked concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 30:
    al "(Lets just be done with this)"
else:
    pass

show alexia necklace naked concerned at center with moveinleft
show andras displeased at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show draith neutral at midright with moveinright

"A moment later, she stood naked in front of the cell, Draith by her side with the keys in his hand. He kept rubbing his throat, the red imprinting of Andras hand clearly visible on his dark skin."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 30:
    al "Are you okay Draith?"
    "He nodded solemnly, but didnt speak up. She could only imagine how much it hurt."
else:
    "She couldnt help but notice there was a soft blush to his cheeks. Did he like it when Andras treated him roughly?"
    "Part of her wanted to feel his pants to check it, but this was not the right time."

"He opened the door for her. She took a deep breath, stepped inside."


scene cg263 with fade
show alexia necklace naked concerned behind cg263
show andras smirk behind cg263
pause 3

"She never was much of a fighter, but now, she felt more vulnerable than ever. The stone beneath her feet was hard and cold, and the cell had an unpleasant smell to it Alexia tried very hard not to think about."
"And in front of her, the drider watched her approach, slowly raising up to meet his prey."
"Protected by the orcs and separated by metal bars, Alexia sometimes forgot what a dangerous foe they were playing with here. The Drider towered over her easily, his eight black legs supporting a large body that could crush her with ease."
"Four pairs of eyes hid intelligence that rivaled human, while the chitin armor on his lower torso covered something that often surpassed its human equivalent."
"Alexia saw it break many slaves. And if their training was insufficient, she was next on that list."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    "He would plunge his massive cock into her, ravishing her with abandon. She would scream, she would shout, but would Andras and Draith react? Would they save her, or would they let her be ravished in front of their eyes?"
    " She only just entered the cell, and already she felt her pussy flare up."
else:

    pass

"The drider waited, uncertain of the situation. He glanced towards his dark elf master, expecting to see him follow Alexia into the cell, whip in hand."
"But Draith only watched the situation unfold, with a pained expression on his face. He would not intervene, that much was clear to the beast. And this only meant one thing to the drider."
"He smiled hungrily, and took a step forward."

al "Stay!"

"The drider almost recoiled from the command. He was trained to obey the staff, no matter the circumstances. Draith made sure of it."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    "And a small, twisted part of Alexia almost resented him for it. Such a glorious beast Shackled and broken."
    "What a shame it was!"
else:

    "And again, Alexia prayed the training stuck. Overwhelmed with fear, she barely got the command out in time."

"She could almost see the invisible tethers of Draith's conditioning bind the drider, hold him in his place. How durable were they?"
"She was about to put them to the test."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    "Giggly with anticipation, she spread her legs slightly. She watched the beast, as her hand slowly slid downwards."
    al "A-ah!"
    "She could not contain her voice. It was twisted, she knew that."
    "But with every passing moment, she cared less for it."
else:

    "Shivering in fear, she spread her legs slightly. She watched the beast while her hand ventured south, fully expecting the drider to pounce at her at any moment."

al "Stay."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    scene cg264 with fade
    show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg264
    show andras smirk behind cg264
    pause 3
    "It was amazing, watching this massive beast just Stare, as she spread her pussy lips right in front of him. He could watch, but he could not touch. They lived to breed, and this wonderful soaking pussy was being denied to him."
    al "Stay and watch."
    al "..."
    al "Watch me fuck myself with my fingers."
    "She couldnt contain her voice, the rush from taunting the drider banishing all reason."
    al "You can watch me, but you cant fuck me."
    al "Watch my  Mmmh!- fingers!"
    al "Watch me put them inside of me!"
    "She felt a jolt of pleasure shoot up her spine, as she easily thrusted her hand inside of her. The driders erect cock swayed in front of her eyes, the sight of it tearing her apart-"
    "What was better? Taunting him, or laying on her back and letting him fuck her?"
    al "Ha ha-ha!"
    "She had- she had to masturbate, but the more she did, the more remorse she felt Andras didnt order her to just go and fuck the beast. She wanted- she wanted something bigger than this! Something bigger than her fingers!"
    an "Ahahahaha, panting like a slut already? You really are shameless!"
    "She heard Andras jeer, and could not find it in herself to refute his words. Here she was, naked, fucking herself with her hand in front of a massive drider dick, and all she could think about was how it was not enough for her."
    an "Tell him to watch you! Tell him to stare at your cunt!"
    al "W-watch meeeee fuck my cunt!"
    an "Tell him to stroke himself!"
    al "U-use your hand while yo-u watch!"
    an "Tell him hes not worthy of breeding with you."
    al "You c-cant fuu-uck me!"
    al "You caaa-nt spray your cum inside of m-me!"
    an "Tell him your pussy is for me only."

    menu:
        "Obey.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 3)
            al "My pussy is for M-master Andras aloooone-!"
        "Dont.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Despite the overwhelming lust, the words froze in her mouth, as the image of her husband flashed before her eyes."
            "She couldnt do it. She couldnt betray him like that."
            al "Ah-ah, ah!"
            "Instead, she redoubled her efforts. She had to cum."
            "She had to cum before Andras makes her say something she didnt want to."


    if castle.researches['monster_taming'].completed:
        jump alexiaDriderCum
    else:

        jump andrasDriderIntervention
else:

    scene cg264 with fade
    show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg264
    show andras smirk behind cg264
    show rowan necklace happy behind cg264
    pause 3
    "She slowly traced her fingers across her slit, but felt no arousal from doing so. What madwoman would? With a half-feral beast waiting to rape her, and with her captor watching her every move?"
    "But Andras wouldnt let her go unless she orgasmed. Bastard"
    "Too afraid to take her eyes off the drider, she imagined her husband behind her, and herself leaning her back against his muscular chest."
    "She imagined his arms embrace her, as he leaned in to whisper reassuringly in her ear:"
    ro "Everything will be fine. Just think about me."
    "And she did. Ignoring the drider in front of her, and the demon behind her, and the cold stone beneath her, and the horrid odor around her, she thought of her husband."
    "She thought of his kind smile, of his tender touch. She thought of the warmth of his body, and his gentle voice, firming guiding her movements."
    ro "Everything will be fine. Put your hand between your legs, and think about me."
    al "A-ah"
    "She slid the first finger in, her eyes never leaving the drider."
    al "Ah-ah!"
    "She thought of the summer festival, three years into their marriage. She promised the Cavins she would help with the pies. Rowan pretended to go patrol around the village, only to sneak in into the bakery when no one was looking."
    "She recalled how he grabbed her from behind, shushing her. She tried to protest quietly, telling him it wasnt proper, but he paid her no heed."
    "He reached under her skirt, and thrust his finger into her pussy, just as she did now."
    al "Aah! Mm-ah! S-stay!"
    "She saw the drider tense, and again she ordered him to stay. His erect tool swayed in front of her eyes, ready to plunge into her hole."
    "Insane. This was all insane. But she had to keep going."
    "She kept thrusting, with every moment with greater urgency. She tried to think of Rowan, but it was difficult to recall the fantasy again, with the cock reminding her of the danger she was in."
    al "(Why do I have to suffer through this)"
    "She tried to think what Rowan would say, what comforting words he would offer-"
    an "Looking real nice, slut!"
    al "Nngh?!"
    an "Look how hard you got his dick! He looks like hell pounce you at any second!"
    al "S-stop it Andras!"
    "He laughed in response, as always not caring in the slightest for her concerns. No matter. She was getting close. She just had to ignore everyone and think about her-"
    an "Its actually dripping with pre-cum! Driders must really love you Alexia!"
    al "(Ignore him, dont-)"
    an "Spread your legs! Keep fucking your pussy!"
    al "Sto-o-op!"
    an "Keep fucking it!"
    al "D-damn it Aaa-Andras!"
    al "(Shut up, shut up, shut up!)"
    an "Keep fucking it right in front of his eyes until you cum, you slut!"
    al "Im n-nngh-!"
    an "I said cum!"
    if castle.researches['monster_taming'].completed:
        jump alexiaDriderCum
    else:

        jump andrasDriderIntervention


label alexiaDriderCum:

al "A-ah, aaah, AAAH!"

"She closed her eyes, threw her head back, and allowed pleasure to overtake her."

scene black with fade

"..."

show alexia necklace naked aroused behind black

al "Nn Uh?"

scene bg25 with fade
show alexia necklace naked concerned at center with dissolve

"With some fear, she opened her eyes, and looked up at the drider. He still glared at her furiously, cock painfully erect, but he dared not to step forward."
"She heard a slow clap from behind, and saw Andras enter the cell."

show andras smirk at midleft with moveinleft

an "Well done, well done."

"His gaze traveled across her body, but she was too tired to cover herself."

an "They really are well trained."
an "Ill give you and Rowan a pass this time. Keep up the good work."

al " Yes, Master Andras."

"She did it. She managed to protect her husband."
"But as she stood there, Andras eyeing her naked body with lust in his eyes, somehow, it did not feel like victory..."

$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 3)
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
return

label andrasDriderIntervention:

scene black with fade

"Suddenly, all hell broke loose."

show black with sshake

"So engrossed she was in the situation, she didnt notice the drider leap forward, screeching in frustration. She fell back, shouting-"

show black with redflash

"She felt a large arm embrace her, and a crimson energy flooded the cell. "

show black with sshake
show black with redflash

"She watched, as a large, red pentagram fell on the drider, crushing it into the ground, turning him into a red pulp right in front of her eyes. He kept screeching, until his head literally exploded from the pressure, spraying the cell red."

show andras displeased behind black

an "Nobody fucks Alexia without my permission."

scene bg25 with fade
show andras displeased at midleft with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked concerned at center with dissolve


"She looked up, eyes blurry, and saw it was Andras embracing her from behind. His left arm was raised up, glowing menacingly with terrifying power."

if alexia_ice_shard == True:
    "He was younger than her, and she almost never saw him train the library Just how much innate power did he have at his disposal?"
else:
    pass

an "So much for it being well trained."

al "..."

"She couldnt say anything. She just stayed in his arms, trying to stop her heart from jumping out of her chest."

an "But I guess Ill let it pass. This one time."

"He broke the spell, and gently ran his fingers over her hair. Alexia did her best to ignore the stench of blood that now filled the room."

an "You did well Alexia. Take the rest of the week off."

"She nodded solemnly. She did it. She protected her husband."

scene black with fade

"Then why was she hugging another man?"


$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 3)
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
return





label drider_milking:

scene alexia_pits_1 with fade

"Alexia often dreaded the prospect of descending into the depths of Bloodmeen Castle to work once in the breeding pits."
"It was dark, dank, engulfed in the collected heat and stench of creatures enslaved to the will of the Twins. The walls were wet, covered in scratch marks and glistening in the dim torchlight like some mouldering vision of eternal imprisonment."
"Alexia would almost pity them were the monsters themselves not so despicably abhorrent."

scene bg25 with fade
show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
show draith happy at midright with dissolve

dra "Good {i}morning{/i}, Alexia!"

show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve

"...Which made Draiths eternal, cheery nature all the more jarring."

al "Uh good morning, Draith?"
al "What are you doing carrying around those buckets?"

"Draith glanced down at the two hefty buckets clenched in each hand at his side. A gleam of mischief entered his eyes."

dra "Oh! I forgot I had these."

"Draiths lie was unconvincing, his false smile doubly concerning. Despite their numerous positive interactions since shed started working with him, the Dark Elf was still somewhat intimidated by Alexia."

dra "Its a bit complicated."

show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "Buckets are complicated?"

dra "Uh, no... but the reason why I have them is."

"The Elf gestured with his head in the direction of the occupied breeding pits."

dra "Do you mind tagging along? Were just about to get started."

show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia felt her hackles rise as she joined Draith down the long walk towards the Drider cages. Their footsteps echoed in the humid air as they moved through the darkened corridors."

dra "You know how I mentioned in the past about having troubles with maintaining permanent staff down here?"

al "I can't imagine why."

"Draith laughed, seeming to take her frank comment as a joke."

dra "I know, I know. Taming beasts is not an easy job, its even harder when youre trying to teach a bunch of uncoordinated Orcs to do it."
dra "{i}One{/i} bad mauling in the cage, and suddenly they all turn to puddles on the floor. They wouldnt have lasted a day in a Dark Elf Menagerie."



show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve

dra "Do you realize how many times I was bitten working in my Mistress pits, before I finally figured out how to wrangle a Chalcedon Cobra? I practically developed an immunity to their venom by the end of it!"
dra "Well almost. Its actually impossible to develop an immunity, as their venom is magical in nature."


show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
show draith happy at midright with dissolve

al "Draith, what are we doing? Whats with the buckets?"

"Draith - to his credit - managed to stop himself from rambling more about the intricacies of herpetology. He shot her a sheepish grin, unable to meet Alexias eyes as they came to a stop near one of the training pits."

dra "Remember how I said that the Orcs are unreliable? "
dra "Well one of my normal handlers is no longer available for work, and I was hoping you could help."

show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve

dra "You see, her unexpected leave of absence has gotten me to thinking: I really dont have a reliable worker down here in the pits other than you."

"He extended the bucket towards Alexia. The bottom dropped out of her stomach as she realized what he was asking her to do."


show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "N-no way!"


show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

dra "Please, Alexia? Ive got a training session set up for one of the new Driders. Its just some simple exercises, and uh rewarding them for their good behavior."
dra "I promise: you wont be in any danger. Ill be right there with you, and therell be handlers in the cage with us at all times."

al "If youve already got handlers, then why not make {i}them{/i} do it?!"



dra "Havent you been listening? I cant rely on them! The Orcs are clumsy, boorish, and violent. A deadly combination when dealing with a temperamental Drider."
dra "Besides, have you ever felt an Orcs grip? No tenderness or subtlety at all. Well be lucky if the Drider doesnt kill them, much less allow one of them to get him off."

if AlexiaOrcSex == True:
    show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "She had felt an Orcs grip before, in a much more personal manner than she cared to admit. It was hard to deny that their touch could be rough."

    show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

dra "Ive seen how you handle these beautiful creatures. You know when to be kind, and when to be firm. They respect you, more than I think you realize."

"Alexia thought back to all the times shed passed by a Driders cage, only for the thing to hiss and grab at her from the other side of the bars. "

al "They have a funny way of showing it!"

dra "{i}Please{/i}, Alexia? Youre the only worker I trust enough to teach how to do this. Between the two of us, we can make a lot of progress in the breeding pits."

"Alexia frowned. Draith was asking her to do something particularly odious: seeing to the needs of half human monsters who would sooner fuck her into submission than obey her command."
"She cast a worried glance in the direction of the cage they were standing next to. Deep inside the training pit, the Drider was curled up in a defensive crouch, lurking in the darkest spot it could find. There were so many ways that this could go wrong."
"...Then again, Draith was one of the kinder members of the Twins staff, and he had gone out of his way to ask for her help."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    show alexia breeding aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "..And, after all, wasnt this an opportunity for a new experience?"

menu:
    "Beg off the request.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "...No. Im sorry Draith, but this is just too much."

        "The Dark Elf deflated, letting out a heavy sigh. Shed increased his workload considerably, and both of them knew it."
        dra "I I understand. Drider wrangling isnt for everyone."
        al "Itd be one thing if it was just wrangling Draith, but"
        show draith happy at midright with dissolve
        dra "Say no more, Alexia. Ill take care of it. Ill just have to hope the next batch of recruits Andras sends me are more capable."
        dra "In the meantime, you can help the cleaning crew scrub out the empty cages instead!"
        show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia stopped dead, her mind alight with the disgusting state of Drider cages after several weeks of occupation."
        al "Oh"
        show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "Wonderful."
        return
    "Agree to train and drain the Driders.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "...Okay, fine. Lets just get this over with."
        "Alexia accepted the empty bucket from Draith, casting a worried glance in the direction of the training pit."
        "The next hour or so was a slow process of wrangling the unruly beast. Alexia stood by as Draith put the beast through his paces, letting the handlers angle the Drider to his proper positioning while Draith gave him basic commands."
        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "The Drider was not happy with the situation, but Draith was a natural, moving with smooth grace across the soft, sandy floor. He moved in tune to the creatures body language, making sure to always remain within easy vision of the beasts numerous eyes."
        "Every time the Drider would get distracted, or hiss at one of Draiths handlers, Draith would raise the whip and snap it backwards. He would then assert a strong stance, holding the whip in an active position as if to menace the Drider with a direct hit against the carapace."
        "Despite his ruthless nature in training the Drider, Alexia was astounded by Draiths restraint. He only used the whip when he had to, and even then only as a tool of chastisement."
        "She had grown up hearing tall tales of the infamous sadism of the Dark Elves, so it was surprising the tenderness with which he handled the beasts in his care."

        dra "Stop!"
        "The beast came to a halt, straightening his humanoid spine and casting a long look at the Dark Elf he dwarfed with his bulk."
        show draith happy at midright with dissolve
        dra "All right, I think hes ready."
        dra "Alexia? Step forward next to me in the pit. Dont make eye contact with the Drider, just look at me."
        "Alexia took in a deep breath, then did as she was bid, striding forward with slow purpose next to Draith. He smiled and handed her the whip."
        "The Drider, spotting the bucket in Alexias other hand, began to get antsy, letting out a low growl and stepping back and forth as he wiggled his abdomen."
        dra "Okay, when I tell you do, look directly into his eyes. Youre going to give him three commands: walk, turn, and stop."
        "Alexia frowned, nervously fingering the whip in her hand as she raised it up to shoulder height the way Draith had showed her. The Drider stopped dead, freezing in place like a bug on a wall. His stillness was almost disturbing in its totality."
        show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "Walk!"
        "The Drider began to move, its skittering feet reaching out as if searching for leverage as it moved about the training pit. Alexia sidestepped like Draith had shown her, keeping herself in front of the Drider at all times."
        "Its multiple eyes were watching her, always watching her. There was a terrifying intelligence in his expression. She suppressed a frightened shudder and raised her hand in the air."

        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "Turn!"
        "The creature turned, its heavy body shifting in place as it adjusted to the slowing momentum. He was beautiful - in a strange, bestial way. The bristles on his spider abdomen swayed gently, keyed to the slightest change in air pressure."
        "Alexia sidestepped again, moving once more to the front of the Driders form. She led him in a slow circle around the pit, with Draith and the handlers moving out of the way to allow the Drider free access."
        show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "{i}Stop!{/i}"
        "The Drider stopped. It let out a low hiss, its humanoid upper body shuddering in place as the wind worked its way up from his gullet in a loud pronouncement of sound. He stretched, putting his muscles on display as he regarded her with a cool, deferential look."
        show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "Good boy!"
        "Alexia blurted out the words without intending to, feeling an embarrassed blush rise to her face as she did so. She glanced back in the direction of Draith who gave her an enthusiastic thumbs up."
        "The Drider pranced excitedly in place. He reared up on his hind legs, exposing his undercarriage and the long, black sheath of his erect cock."
        dra "All right! Hes looking for his reward. Now: slowly approach him."

        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "Stay!"
        "The Drider went stock still. Alexia shuffled forward and clambered under his bulky frame. The Drider let out a low, pleasured coo."

        scene cg717 with fade
        show alexia breeding aroused behind cg717
        show draith happy behind cg717
        pause 3
        "Alexia planted the bucket onto the ground beneath his hovering cock and adopted an awkward stance. She was forced to bend low to reach the turgid shaft, its black carapace coloration providing a lurid bestiality to the whole affair."
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
            al "I think you deserve a reward."
            "Her lurid whisper was undoubtedly lost to everyone around her save the spider, and she somewhat doubted whether he could actually understand her or not."
            "It didnt matter. The sight of his fat Drider cock caused Alexias mouth to moisten with excitement. She licked her lips, her fingers curling about his shaft with the forcefulness of a lover impatient to get started."
        else:
            "While Alexia had certainly expanded her horizons in recent months, she still was a bit mortified at finding herself face to face with a Driders imposing dick."
            "Her fingers reached out with hesitant trepidation, before finally wrapping around the shaft in a gentle, double-handed grip."
        "She stroked him, moving up and down in a slow and steady rhythm. It was marvelous how much heat he gave off. He was a seething aura of sexual energy."
        "The Orcish handlers standing on either side of the Drider watched with amusement as the human handler worked a lather upon the creatures cock, stroking it at a slow pace. Alexia spared a glance in Draiths direction, who was watching her efforts with genuine interest."
        dra "Dont be afraid to go at it a bit harder, Driders love the stimulation!"
        "Resolving to make the most of her compromising situation, and more than a little turned on by the lurid act, Alexia started to work the shaft at a faster pace, her elbows bending to the task as she jerked the creatures long cock in swifter, shorter bursts."
        "The Orcs began to catcall, which brought a nervous blush to Alexias face. She {i}never{/i} imagined that this is where she would have ended up in her life: jerking off a sentient spider-morph in the dungeons of Bloodmeen Castle while a leering crowd watched her do it."
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
            "...Then again, it was almost {i}deliciously{/i} obscene. The sheer taboo of what she was doing brought a pleasant moistness to her nethers, an itching need to fill herself with this big, onyx shaft whose altar she was worshipping at."
        "Alexia wiped the sweat from her brow, her fingers coated in the Spiders precum as she continued to work it up and down."
        "The Drider grunted and repositioned, raising his torso and legs so that Alexia was shaded by his tall bulk. His cock snapped up, moving almost to smack her in the cheek."
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
            "Alexia, overcome in the moment by the delightful eroticism on display, leaned forward and planted a little kiss upon the shaft. The Driders cock had a thick, rubbery texture. She licked her lips, marvelling at the exotic taste on her tongue."
        "Undeterred, Alexia picked up the pace, standing now with the cock level with her face. The Drider thrust its abdomen forward, its sheath bunching as her hands reached his base before jerking forward again."
        "She palmed his cockhead, rubbing the juices across her hands as she heard the hooting calls of the Orcs all around. Draith was shouting encouragements, but she barely heard them. She was focused entirely on the unique experience of this creature in her hands."
        "Her nose hovered perilously close to the Driders slick cock, the smell of its sexual juices permeating her nose and filling her with a deep, burning desire in her belly."
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
            "Alexia gripped the black spider dick in her hand in a vice, jerking him in fast, sudden strokes as if to squeeze every bit of the Driders milk out."
            al "Cmon you dumb beast: shoot your thick load out onto the floor!"
        else:
            al "{i}Cum{/i}. Cum for me!"
            "Her pace quickened still further, her face flushing red at the sight of the Driders bulging cock swell with every stroke. It was nearing completion."
        "The novice Drider handler felt a surge of triumph as the Driders cock bloated in her fingers. Its thick cumvein swelled as it reached its climax."
        "Alexia dimly heard they encouraged shouting of Draith and his Orcish handlers in the background. She was transfixed by the curious beauty of seeing this pristine manhood swell with impregnating potential."
        "Snapping back to reality, she hurriedly pointed the creatures cock downwards in the direction of the bucket."
        "She was just in time too, as the first surge of cum spurted out like a fountainhead, painting the bottom of the bucket in strings of pearlescent white."
        "She jerked him, coaxing the cum from his cock in long, languid strokes to help facilitate the process of extraction. The Drider hardly needed encouragement: once he began, there was little to stop him."
        "Spurt after spurt of white seed fired forth from his onyx cock, the chitinous cockhead swelling then discharging as Alexia looked on, simultaneously shocked and aroused at this crowning display of virility."
        "The Drider growled and hissed in supreme satisfaction. The bucket roiled with the growing puddle of spunk issuing forth from the creatures prodigious genitalia. It took almost a minute for the drooling spurts to finally cease."
        scene bg25 with fade
        show alexia breeding aroused at midleft with dissolve
        show draith happy at midright with dissolve
        dra "My goodness! Excellent work Alexia, Ive never seen a Drider respond so positively to a new handler before!"
        "Alexia clambered out from under the sedate Drider, who basked in his post orgasmic bliss. Her face was burning as she saw the leering grins the Orcs gave her as she walked over to Draith, a slushing bucket of Drider cum in her hands as she handed it to him."
        al "M-my pleasure, Draith."
        dra "Youre a natural, Alexia. I cannot thank you enough!"
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
            "No thanks were needed. If Alexias soaking panties were to be believed, it was {i}she{/i} who was now in dire need of a release."
        dra "Now weve just got a few more before were done for the day."
        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "..."
        show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve
        al "{i}What?!{/i}"
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
        return





label wild_animals_bite_back:


scene black with fade
show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia went down the long, winding stairs, into the depths of Bloodmeen Castle as per usual. It was a long, dark descent, and she was completely alone for the majority of it. She thought little of it. At this point, this had become a semi-regular occurrence."



"It was going to be a long day of cleaning in the Drider pits, Alexia could tell. The recent breedings had left the place a chaotic mess of spilled, unnameable fluids. Alexia was secretly dreading it."
"Her mind was in the clouds, picturing all the things shed do once the unpleasant work of the day was over. A hot bath was on the top of that list."
"The sound of rustling wind at her back caused her to freeze. She glanced over her shoulder, seeing nothing. They were deep in the dark now, not far from the breeding pits."
"The animal part of Alexias brain twitched. Something was wrong. She glanced around, seeing nothing but shadows and the stairs twisting upwards like a harried snake. It was a particularly dim part of the castle, lit only by the distant torches set far apart down the stairs."

show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "...Hello?"

"No answer. With some trepidation Alexia continued her descent, her steps quickened as she neared the bottom."
"Then, just as she came to the end of the stairwell and reached to the door leading to the pits, it appeared."

show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve

"The shadow of some massive form slunk from the darkness as if materialized from thin air. It let out a low growl."
"Alexia backpedaled, nearly toppling to the ground as it menaced her. She shrank back, her mind going blank as blind panic set in."

show whitescar neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"White fur. A hulking body. Long, black claws thick enough to eviscerate a man with a single swipe. Its yellow eyes regarded Alexia with a bestial calculation, as if sizing up her prospective threat to him versus her value as a meal."

al "W-what..."

show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Who are you?"

"The creature let out a sharp snort. It stared at her with its piercing gaze for a moment longer, before finally blinking. Something about the action made Alexia let go of the tense breath shed been holding."

whit "Theres a disgusting scent coming from behind this door. I havent been able to get it out of my nose since I arrived in Bloodmeen."
whit "I can smell it on {i}you{/i} as well, mortal."

"She was shocked to hear the creature speak intelligibly. Its voice was harsh and deep, its tone crude and belligerent. But Alexia could understand it."

whit "What are the Twins keeping behind this door?"

al "Th-they call it the Breeding Pits. Its where they cage the beasts theyve captured. Driders, mostly."

"This revelation seemed to only make the Wolf man mad. His clawed fists clenched as he let out a low growl."

whit "You cage them?"

show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve

"Words escaped Alexia. She felt a wave of primal terror her when the white wolf looked at her like that. If she had laid eyes on a monster such as him alone in the forest, shed have run for her life."
"The wolf-man paused, taking a few experimental sniffs of the air. His gaze hardened on her as he let out a huff."

if all_actors["alexia"].relation >= 60:
    whit "You stink of Rowan. His mate, perhaps?"
    if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 50:
        whit "Then again, you stink of more than a few others, as well."

elif all_actors["alexia"].relation < 31:
    whit "You have a whiff of Rowan upon you. Faint but its there."
    if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 50:
        whit "Strange that Id pick it out, amongst the dozen or so other scents I smell on you."
else:

    whit "Hm. Rowans scent. Youve been intimate with him."
    if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 50:
        whit "Strange that Id pick it out, amongst the dozen or so other scents I smell on you."

whit "Who are you?"

show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "I-Im Alexia Blackwell. Rowans wife."

"The beast regarded her with something approaching confusion. He cast his glance backward towards the closed door then refocused on her."

whit "I am Whitescar, Emissary of the Fae. What are you doing down here?"

show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "J-just just working. What are you doing down here?"

whit "Investigating my prospective allies. Who leads the work down here?"

al "Thatd be Draith. The Dark Elf beastmaster."

scene bg25 with fade
show alexia breeding neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show whitescar neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

whit "{i}Beastmaster{/i}!"

show draith neutral at midleft with dissolve

dra "W-wuh- what?!"

"The white wolf yanked the shocked Elf out of his chair and lifted him bodily into the air. His slender legs dangled feebly as he stared wide-eyed at the beast that had appeared in his office."

whit "I should have known Id find one of your kind lurking in the muck."
whit "Is what Rowans mate told me true? Do you cage these beasts at the Twins behest?"

"Alexia shuffled into the room behind Whitescar, casting an apologetic look in Draiths direction. To her surprise, he didnt look afraid. Far from it, he looked amazed."

dra "By the Three! So the rumors were true, the true Fae really are here in the castle."
dra "Youre just youre beautiful!"

show alexia breeding shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

"Whitescars rage faltered. He cast a short, sharp look back at Alexia. He seemed just as confused at Draiths reaction as Alexia was."
"The Dark Elf, far from being intimidated, reached out and brazenly ran his fingers through the fur on the Faes hand."

dra "Gods, its so soft!"

"Whitescar snarled, shoving the Dark Elf back onto his desk. He loomed over him, his thick shoulder blades clenching together with rage."

show alexia breeding concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Whitescar, wait!"

"Draith, to Alexias shock, began to {i}laugh{/i}. He held his hands up in halfhearted defense."

dra "Sorry, sorry! I should have known better. Maybe proper introductions are in order?"
dra "Im Draith. And yes, I am the Twins' beastmaster. But youve got it all wrong: Im not abusing the creatures in my care, Im just training them."

whit "A living thing does not need training to know how to live. Youve enslaved them."

dra "Id like to think of it as recruited."

"The Fae let out a towering roar. He rushed forward, planting himself over the helpless Dark Elf like a predator pinning its prey as he forced him back onto the table. Be bared his teeth, his snout mere inches from his face."

show alexia breeding shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

al "{i}Draith!{/i}"

dra "Its okay, Alexia. Ive got this."

show alexia breeding concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al "But hes going to-"

dra "Trust me. I know the difference between anger and bloodlust."

"How could he be so calm in a moment like this? Whitescar looked like he was inches away from killing him! But Draith was as serene as a fish in a storm. He smiled at the snarling beast."

dra "You think Im just like my brothers slaving under the Sisters of Slaughter, dont you? That I beat and torment animals for the fun of it. Youre wrong, I care for these creatures."

whit "It does not matter if you care for them. You cage them all the same."

dra "The animals we capture are hunted mercilessly by the Rosarians. They slaughter them wherever they find them. Rowan himself helps me collect them, to protect them."
dra "Andras promised me that once their conquest was over, theyd all be set free to roam the world once more. If it wasnt for the Twins efforts, these poor creatures would already be dead."

whit "The barbed whip on the table by your hand proves your lie, torturer."
whit "Reach for it. I dare you."

dra "Id never make it. And it wouldnt matter if I did, would it? I doubt itd do much more than anger you."
dra "...Youve felt its sting before, havent you?"

show alexia breeding shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

scene cg718 with fade
pause 2
scene cg719 with fade
pause 2

"Whitescar tensed. His eyes blazed with white fury as he seized the Elf by the neck and smashed him against the wall. It shook with the impact. Draiths hands went involuntarily towards his closed windpipe, but he let them fall to the side in a meek gesture of submission."

show alexia breeding concerned behind cg719

al "Please, let him go!"

"Whitescar stood still as stone, frozen to the spot, glaring into the eyes of the unintimidated Draith. At last his grip loosened, and the Dark Elf took in a deep breath."

show draith neutral behind cg719
show whitescar neutral behind cg719

dra "I dont know who did this to you. But I offer my life in their place."

whit "Their sins are not yours. You have nothing to offer me, runt."

dra "Then why are you gripping me so tightly?"

"There was a long silence. Alexia did not fully comprehend the dynamic at play here, but she was catching on to the fact that Draith wasnt in any real danger. This was less of a threat to his life, so much as a strange struggle for dominance."
"Whitescar growled, dropping Draith to the ground before dragging him once more over to the table. The Elf let out a short gasp, before the beasts lurid intent became evident."

dra "Ah Alexia youre off for the day, okay? D-dont worry about me, Ill be fine."

menu:
    "Stay and watch.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        show alexia breeding neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "N-no, Im staying here!"
        show alexia breeding concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "I need to make sure youre okay. "
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
            show alexia breeding aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
            "In truth, that was just the convenient excuse. There was something terrifyingly arousing in the way Whitescar moved. He had a hunters purpose, a sort of ceaseless aggression that spoke to Alexias baser urges."
            "She wanted to see the beast in action."
        dra "S-suit yourself, but Ill warn you: things might get a bit messy from here on out."
        whit "Quit your whimpering, runt."
        "The Fae busied himself with disrobing his erstwhile opponent. His long finger-claws ripped Draiths leggings down the middle like they were nothing. He yanked them off in one, great tear, leaving him naked."
        dra "Hehe Ill only whimper if you ask me to."
        "Whitescar let out a growl and slammed his fist onto the part of the table directly next to Draiths head. The Dark Elf remained utterly unphased, smirking back at the Fae as if they were playing some strange game with each other."
        dra "Youll have to do better than that to make me quiver."
        whit "Why dont I tear your throat out then?"
        dra "But you wont be able to hear my squeals then!"

        scene cg720 with fade
        show draith neutral behind cg720
        show whitescar neutral behind cg720
        pause 3
        "Whitescar growled. He seemed more annoyed than angered by Draiths insolent tone. If anything, he sounded excited. His hips positioned against Draiths body, the red, pulsing weight of his cock pushing free inch by inch from its sheath."
        dra "What are you waiting for?"
        "Draiths voice was breathless, airy and whimsical. There was a peculiar kind of grace in the way he shifted beneath Whitescars bulk, stretching languidly back onto the table as he displayed his nude body for the white wolfs purview."
        whit "Im not waiting, runt. Im sizing you up."
        dra "Could have fooled me."
        "Alexia was shocked at the ease with which Draith handled Whitescar. The Fae spread the Elfs legs, exposing his hardening member and the supple curve of his rump upon the table. Draith wiggled his hips back and forth. "
        dra "Come on, Im already primed and ready for you."
        scene cg721 with fade
        show draith neutral behind cg721
        show whitescar neutral behind cg721
        pause 3
        whit "Like a bitch in heat."
        dra "Hehe. Guilty as charged!"
        "By now the full length of Whitescars red cock was exposed. It was bestial in shape, a long, veiny bulge with the glans ending in a point. Its base was a bulb of swollen nerves made for knotting their copulation partners."
        "Alexia swallowed as she imagined what such a thing would do to Draith. The Elf was so {i}small{/i} compared to his partner, but evidently that wouldnt deter him."
        "Whitescar angled his hips in precise, controlled movements. Despite his overwhelming strength, he moved with calm surety. He planted his paws on either side of Draiths head and leaned forward, commanding his attention with his large furry form."
        "He angled himself towards the Elfs unspoiled asshole with short, humping movements. This was no tender moment, no kind foreplay or exchange of pleasure. This was a hunt, and Draith was the challenge to be overcome. Thankfully for everyone involved, Draith liked being his prey."
        "He cock brushed against the crack of the Elfs ass and Draith shivered, settling in and wrapping his arms around Whitescars thick neck. The Wolf growled a warning, but the Elf ignored it, humping back against him as the tip drew ever nearer to its terminal destination."
        "Then, without warning, Whitescar thrust forward."
        "The first sign Alexia had of what had just occurred came when she saw Draiths fingers clench against Whitescars neck."
        scene cg722 with fade
        show draith neutral behind cg722
        show whitescar neutral behind cg722
        pause 3
        dra "{i}Oooooh{/i}, by the Three thats deep!"
        scene cg723 with fade
        show draith neutral behind cg723
        show whitescar neutral behind cg723
        pause 3
        "Whitescar did not spend much time in establishing a relentless tempo. He thrust hard against Draith, pinning him hard to the table as he laid his whole form atop him. The Elf was smothered under a layer of white fur."
        "Whitescars teeth pulled back on his snout as he humped hard in short, sharp strokes, his legs bending and lifting repeatedly."
        "Alexias face went beet red as she observed the brutal way he treated the Elf. He did not slow or pause his thrusts for an instant. His tail wagged as his shapely flank pulled back before thrusting like an animal against him once again."
        "Draith moaned and gasped beneath the wolfs form, and Whitescar rewarded him by leaning downwards, licking the sweat off of his chest. He took in a long, deep inhale of his skin near his throat then grunted in appreciation."
        whit "Youll do. For now."
        dra "C-color {i}ah{/i}! Color me impressed!"
        "The Fae grinned at Draith. Or, more accurately, he bared his teeth at him. But Draith laughed, pulling close to plant a cheeky peck on the beasts snout. Whitescar growled and seized the Elfs wrists, pinning him back against the wall as he picked up the pace."
        "Their playful battle of dominance devolved into animalistic fucking rapidly enough. Soon, the table upon which Draith was pinned was smacking repeatedly against the wall. The only thing Alexia could hear rise above it were the increasingly loud cries of Draith himself."
        dra "{i}Ah! Ah! Ah! H-harder{/i}, you beast!"
        "Whitescar obliged him, his hips pistoning hard as his turgid length slid deeper and deeper into the valley of the Elfs ass. Soon his knot was bumping against his asshole, sending jolts up Draiths spine as he tried to maintain some sort of composure."
        "But the White wolf was too much for him. He fell back against the table, shivering and shaking as he let out a shout of pleasure. A thin stream of cum shot forth from Draiths cock and painted his chest and belly in long lines of white."
        dra "O-oooooh f-{i}fuck{/i}!"
        "But Whitescar did not slow his thrusts for the sake of his spent lover. If anything, it merely emboldened him: a predator proving his ultimate dominance over his lesser prey. The Wolf growled and fell hard against the Elf, mashing his fur against his wet chest."
        "The thrusts grew shorter and shorter, until Alexia was sure that the table itself would give out on them. Whitescar was rutting against Draith so hard that the table legs were banging hard against the stone ground."
        "Shed have been afraid for the Elfs life were he not so clearly enjoying every second of it."
        dra "Come on, drain it out in me. I {i}dare{/i} you!"
        show cg724 with sshake
        show cg724 with sshake
        pause 2
        show cg725 with flash
        pause 3
        "Not about to let the masochistic Elf off the hook, Whitescar did. He let out a bellowing howl as his thick wolf cock thrust once, twice, three times, then {i}shoved{/i} his hips forward. His bloating knot pressed, then slipped into Draiths overworked ass with a loud pop."
        "Draith screamed in a voice that sounded like a curious mixture of pain and pleasure. Whitescar leaned hard against him, his tail wagging back and forth in sharp bursts before puffing out as he released his pent up seed within the hapless Elfs rectum."
        dra "Oh m-my- {i}guh{/i}!"
        whit "Careful what you wish for, runt."
        "The two held there in place for a long moment, the Wolfs cock pulsing his sperm directly into Draiths ass in thick, pumping gouts. A blissful look overtook Draith as he laid back and took it."
        "For all his harsh words, Alexia noticed that the Wolf was letting out cute little yips of pleasure himself. Tied together for the foreseeable future, Whitescar allowed the exhausted Elf to wrap his hands around his back and pull him close."
        dra "That was amazing. Your people are fierce lovers."
        whit "Were even fiercer warriors."
        dra "Of {i}that{/i}, I have no doubt."
        scene bg25 with fade
        show alexia breeding aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
        show draith happy at midleft with dissolve
        show whitescar neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        dra "Uh Alexia? Were probably going to be here a while. Mind fetching me a towel?"
        dra "..And maybe a bucket."
        show alexia breeding neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        "Shocked out of her stupor, Alexia stood to attention."
        al "Uh- yeah! Okay! S-sure!"
        "Her cheeks were aflame as she fled the messy scene. She had initially stayed for the sake of making sure that Draith wasnt going to be killed by the angry Fae. But such fears had quickly died in the passion of their lovemaking."
        "...So why had she stayed? The question dogged her for several minutes after as she rushed to find something to clean up the wet, animalistic sex off the ground."
        return
    "Leave while you still can.":



        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Y-youre sure youll be okay?"
        dra "Ill be fine. Whitescar and I are just having a {i}spirited{/i} discussion!"
        dra "Close the door on the way out, will you sweetie?"
        "Alexia shut the door behind her, profoundly confused as to the interaction that had just occurred. Apparently, Draith had diffused the situation? At the very least she didnt think Whitescar would hurt him."
        "...Best not to ask too many questions."
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('a_slippery_meeting', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)
    event('a_lesson_in_intelligence', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'",), depends =('a_slippery_meeting',), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)
    event('an_aquatic_attachment', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'",), depends =('a_lesson_in_intelligence',), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)
    event('a_stinging_confession', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'",), depends =('an_aquatic_attachment',), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)
    event('a_silquien_auction', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'",), depends =('a_stinging_confession',), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)
    event('biting_to_court', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'",), depends =('a_stinging_confession',), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)
    event('clean_tank_for_happy_silquien', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'",), depends =('a_slippery_meeting',), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)

label a_slippery_meeting:

$ silFavour = 0

scene bg25 with fade

"Scrubbing the cages clean was certainly not among Alexia's favorite tasks, but it had to be done. Once more she found herself hunched over the dirty stone floor, the bristles of her brush rubbed raw with soap and dirty water. Damned it all, this would be spotless by the time she was finished."
"As she dipped her brush into the bucket once more, the sharp scrape of metal against stone caught her attention."

scene cg923 with fade
pause 2
show cg924 with dissolve
pause 2 
show cg925 with dissolve
pause 2

"Alexia looked up, surprised to see Draith and one of his assistants--a brutish Orc by the name of Gnash--hauling in a large glass tank, the inch of metal padding at the bottom groaning with each push. Water sloshes over the sides as something large moves inside of it, flitting from one end of the tank to the next."
"There were still a wide variety of cages to clean, but Alexia found herself distracted by all the noise."
"Draith and Gnash grunted as they hauled the tank into one of the cages, sighing in relief once the heavy lifting was finished. Alexia wandered to the cage's open door, peering inside."

scene bg25 with fade
show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with dissolve

al "What is all of this?"

dra "Alexia! Perfect timing. Come welcome our newest recruit."

"Draith gestured toward the strange creature inside the tank: its arms connected to smooth flappy skin like a cape, golden eyes wide and fearful--hostile, even--as it soared through the water, desperately searching for a way out."
"Alexia reached up and steadily brushed a hand along the side of the tank."

gnash "It's a Sil-queen--"

dra "{i}Silquien{/i}. They're a rare breed from the sea. They have a special venom in their tails that, once injected into their victims, will paralyze and shut down all of their organs within minutes. "

gnash "We're gonna give 'em as a gift to Andras for the army."

"Gnash grinned maliciously up at the creature. The Silquien hissed, barring its sharp fangs."
"Draith glanced behind the Silquien and his eyebrows knit together in concern."

dra "Ah, Gnash, you may want to rethink that plan"

"Alexia and the orc followed Draith's gaze to a rod poking out of the creature's lower back. It appeared to have been severed, its edges jagged and broken. Although it appeared to have healed on its own, even Alexia could see that something vital had been severely damaged."
"Gnash's fist slammed against the glass."

gnash "Fuck! Damn breed is useless now. Guess we can kill it, feed parts to the others"

show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia paled. Even the Silquien seemed to catch Gnash's intentions, its hisses becoming louder, frantic. Alexia and Draith shared a look and immediately shook their heads."

al "You can't just kill this poor thing!"

dra "Absolutely not. I won't allow it."

gnash "Then what do you s'ppose we do with it? 'S got no use."

show draith happy at midright with dissolve

"Draith smiled coldly at him, all forced politeness and honeyed words. Even Alexia felt the chill of his changed demeanor."

dra "Don't worry your pretty little head about it. Why don't you take another look around the pits and find something else suitable to bring Andras? "

hide orc soldier with moveoutright
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

"Gnash grunted, irritated by Draith's dismissal, but did just that. Draith's pleasant mask fell with the orc's departure, annoyance left in his wake."

dra "Why Andras sent him to work with me, I'll never know"

"Draith sighed, looking back up at the Silquien. Its hissing had subsided, but the creature now curled up in the bottom corner of the cage and eyed the remaining workers with suspicion. Alexia could not blame him."

dra "He's right, though; we need to do something with him. Poor little guy"

"Draith pressed a hand against the cool glass as though to pet the creature. The Silquien's eyes narrowed further."

show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Will you really get rid of him?"

dra "Of course not, but taking care of him myself is going to be too much work. If he's really disabled--and it looks like he is--then he's going to need extra attention."

show draith happy at midright with dissolve

"Draith spun on his heel and smiled at Alexia. She could practically see the wheels turning in his fair-haired head."

dra "Which makes you the perfect candidate!"

show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "M-Me? I don't I don't know"

"She glanced back at the Silquien, unnerved by its harsh glare."

dra "You'll be perfect, Alexia. He's probably just uncomfortable, being in a new environment and all. Gnash's ugly mug probably scared the poor thing half to death."

"Draith laughed, but Alexia was sure he wasn't joking. Gnash unnerved her and they barely had any interaction. She could only imagine how the monsters he handled felt."

dra "This poor boy could use some nurturing back to health. You'll be great at it."

"Alexia looked back at the creature, but he had retreated into a makeshift rock home inside of the tank. Occasionally she saw his golden eyes poking out through the dark, watching her."

al "How can you tell it's a boy?"

"Draith tried to get a good look of the Silquien to point it out, but with it hiding, there wasn't an optimal angle. Draith sighed, giving up."

dra "It's hard to see, but at the front of the tail there's something like a compartment in male Silquiens; their cocks stretch right out when they're excited. Females, on the other hand, have large openings."

al "Oh."

show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia bit her lip. She tried to smile at the Silquien, but whether he understood the gesture or not, she had no idea. How was she supposed to take care of a creature that wanted nothing to do with her?"
"That didn't seem to cross Draith's mind, though. Or, if it had, he simply didn't care."
"Draith led Alexia through the breeding pits to collect a few things for the Silquien's tank, rattling off information on how to care for the creature--what it ate, its daily patterns, what to avoid, how to apply medicine, anything Alexia needed to know as his caretaker."
"Alexia struggled to keep up with all the details of the task."
"It was not so simple as most of the monsters in the pits; the Silquien was a sea creature, so she needed to take extra care to ensure his water was the right temperature and consistency, as well as other small tasks that she was not used to with the other monsters."
"By the time Draith had finished running her through all of the information, Alexia was sure she only retained half of it. She didn't tell Draith that, though. She would figure it all out somehow."
"Once they reached the tank again, the Silquien was out of his hiding spot, curiously watching the other monsters that passed by. Alexia paused, taking a moment to admire his childlike wonder."
"This must have all been so new for him; she remembered when it was new for her as well, her own fears and notions mixed with a sense of excitement and curiosity. Like a new adventure was about to begin."

dra "I'll leave you to it."

hide draith with moveoutright

"Draith patted Alexia's shoulder before disappearing into the pits. The Silquien didn't even seem to notice her presence, his eyes focused on the door from which the dark elf had left."

al "Interesting creatures, aren't they?"

"She smiled at the Silquien, suddenly feeling silly for talking to him. It wasn't as though he could understand her. And yet, the Silquien cocked its head to the side, regarding her. Perhaps he was more attentive than she thought."
"Alexia's gaze drifted to an exposed flap of the Silquien and the rough cuts along it. The skin was not so smooth after all; tears and cuts aligned the creature's back, some long healed while others looked fresh or reopened."
"She pressed a hand to her mouth, horrified. Who--or what--had done this? Was this part of the effort to enslave the creature? Or was it being preyed on in the wild, seen as an easy target because of its broken tail?"
"A trickle of blood lifted from his back and dissipated in the water. Her heart plummeted."
"Alexia took a step forward, arm outstretched. The Silquien suddenly turned on her, lifting his arms to appear large and intimidating as it hissed."

menu:
    "Heal his cuts.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ silFavour += 1
        "Alexia flinched at his harsh response but held her ground. He was her responsibility now, and she wasn't about to let his cuts get infected."
        al "You likely can't understand me, but please, I just want to take care of your cuts."
        "Alexia reached for the medicine supplies in the corner and held it up to the glass for him to get a good look."
        "She felt ridiculous--none of the other caretakers talked to their monsters like this, as if they could truly understand what she was saying--but the Silquien closed his mouth, narrowing his eyes at her and the bottles."
        "After a few moments of silence, Alexia climbed up on the ladder to reach the edge of the tank. She had assumed she would need to wait there for a while, but the Silquien slowly positioned himself underneath her, his back flat against the surface."
        "Alexia stared at the marks, a twinge of guilt rising in her chest alongside surprise? It was impossible that this creature understood her, but could he trust her already?"
        "Noticing her hesitation, the Silquien turned its head to glare up at her, his eyes slit with suspicion. Alexia carefully dabbed a cloth with the medicinal liquid and stroked it along his back."
        "The Silquien had howled at first, rushing back down to the tank to resume hissing at her from afar, but after some coaxing, he returned. He did not howl again, but he did watch her every move, wincing when the sting of medicine met his scars."
        al "I just want to help you. This will make it hurt less, I promise."
        "Alexia repeated the mantra to him several times, her voice turning into a near soothing melody as she cleaned the Silquien's wounds."
        "By the time she was finished, the Silquien did not hiss or bare his teeth at her. He simply watched as she packed up the medicine, gave him a warm smile, and returned to her other duties."
        return
    "Leave him to heal on his own.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia stared at the poor creature, too afraid to take another step. As much as she wanted to take care of him, he was clearly hostile. There was no guarantee she would even be able to get near his back without his fangs digging into her skin."
        "With a heavy heart, Alexia turned and walked away. She would just have to hope he eased up on her or that the cuts would heal on their own."
        return





label a_lesson_in_intelligence:

scene bg25 with fade

"Despite the dank smell of the breeding pits, Alexia found herself enjoying her time down there more often, sometimes even looking forward to her next shift."
"She particularly looked forward to seeing her new waterbound charge. The creature that Draith had assigned her to care for."
"She brushed her fingers against the Silquien's healed back, the texture far smoother than the ragged misshapen cuts she had been treating. He was healing, perhaps in more ways than one."

show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve

al "You're doing wonderfully, Sil! I'm so proud!"

"The Silquien vibrated pleasantly in response, rippling the water around him."
"Since their initial rocky meeting, Alexia had gotten better at handling the Silquien over time, eventually giving him the name Sil for her own memory's sake. Sil seemed quite happy with the name, beaming at her with approval once the nickname had been offered."
"Sil currently swirled around in his new tank, twisting and turning out of the rocky holes of coral with a look of pure delight on his face. He seemed to do that every time Alexia praised him these days, performing a little spin around his enclosure while he vibrated in delight."
"With more time spent between them, Alexia began to notice that many of Sil's behaviors were quite human in their nature: the way he regarded others, the looks of understanding they often shared."
"She could swear she even heard Sil utter a few words under his breath as the other monsters passed, but she immediately chalked it up to her own overactive imagination."
"With the rest of Sil's medicinal treatment completed for the day, Alexia lowered herself from the ladder beside his tank."
"There were still several other tasks she needed to complete--many chores that she had been neglectful of in exchange for keeping Sil company--that would earn her a reprimand if she did not attend to them soon."
"Sil watched her lower herself down the prongs, his excitement suddenly muted. He always seemed sad to see her go, which only furthered Alexia's theory."
"As she and the creature had gotten to know each other better, Alexia found it harder and harder to leave his side. He must be lonely sitting in that tank all day by himself. She knew that she certainly would be."
"Alexia hopped off the last step of the ladder, her shoes scraping against the stone floor."
"Whereas she felt precarious--sometimes even whimsical--sitting atop the ladder, more than tempted to dive into the water and swim beside Sil, the ground felt solid. Real. It grounded her, reminded her that such thoughts were merely fantasy."
"The real way to escape her problems was not so easy."
"Before Alexia could remove herself from the cage, Draith rounded the corner, peering in curiously at the moping Silquien before settling his gaze on Alexia."

show draith happy at midright with moveinright

dra "He looks even more depressed than when we brought him in."

"Alexia glanced back at Sil. Sure enough, the Silquien was staring back at her, his fingers pressed up against the glass. Pleading her, begging her not to go."

show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "He often gets like this when I have to leave. I always feel so bad."

"Draith nodded, approaching the tank. He observed the cuts on the Silquien's back. They had healed considerably over the past few weeks, nothing but pink scars now."

dra "You've done a great job back here; I was worried he was going to be infected when we brought him in, but he seems perfectly fine. Well, except for the tail."

"Draith looked back at the rod protruding from Sil's behind. Although Draith had done his best to help Sil, there was no fixing the tail that was damaged beyond repair."

al "He doesn't seem to mind it. Now that he's being fed regularly, there isn't much use for a weapon like that."

dra "No, I suppose not."

"Draith sighed, patting the glass tank once before turning back to Alexia."

dra " I have to admit, I like the guy. I'm always rooting for an underdog to make it out like this, but Gnash"

"Alexia frowned, glancing back at Sil. Gnash had made his position on Sil clear: find a use for the creature or get rid of it. Alexia found the idea of tossing Sil out into the wild after she had worked so hard to heal him inhumane. There had to be a better way."
"Maybe there was."

al "Ah, Draith, there's something I've been meaning to ask you, actually."
al " How intelligent are the Silquiens? Can they would it be possible to understand human behavior to some extent?"

show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

"Draith blinked, surprised by Alexia's sudden change in direction, but pondered the question. He rubbed his chin, eyeing up Sil in deep thought."

dra "To be honest, I don't have much personal experience with Silquiens--or at least their intelligence. The dark elves had some on hand, but usually they were trained and weaponized like most of the beasts in their care."
dra "As for Sil, I can't be sure. It would be interesting to see what he picks up under your care though."

show draith happy at midright with dissolve

"Draith smiled at her and Alexia felt a surge of hope. Maybe Draith didn't know exactly how smart the creatures were, but if Alexia could find out if Sil was intelligent to some degree, they wouldn't have to get rid of him after all."

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al "Thanks, Draith. I think I'll spend some time practicing with him for a little longer, if you don't mind."

dra "That's fine with me. It all counts as work in some way or another. Just make sure to clean your cages for the day."

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"Alexia nodded, a smile etched onto her face as Draith left. Sil observed her quietly from his tank, likely confused that she had not left as well. Alexia turned to him instead, a new sense of resolve coursing through her."
"She would not let Gnash take him away from her so easily."
"Once her work for the day was done, Alexia spent the rest of her evening and most of the night putting together a string of lesson plans for Sil: the basic alphabet, arithmetic, science, culture, history, anything she could think of that a young child--or in this case, a monster with a gentle gaze--might grasp onto."
"Sil watched her curiously as she carried in her books the next day, carefully tucking one under her arm as she reached the top of the ladder."
"Sil popped his head out at the top of the tank, eyes wide as he took in the book in Alexia's hands. She showed him the cover and a few pictures inside."

al "I think you're smarter than you look, Sil, so we're going to try something new today."
al "I want you to knock once if you understand. Can you do that for me?"

"Then, when Alexia asked him again, he thumped as well. Just once: he understood."
"A surge of pride overwhelmed her, but Alexia did well to calm herself. It could have been a coincidence, but the excited part of her brain told her it was no such thing."

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"So her lessons began. Alexia covered a wide range of subjects, jumping between small concepts at a time in an attempt not to overwhelm the creature."
"She taught him basic commands: thump once for yes, twice for no, and three times if he was confused. Sil seemed to pick these up quickly and, although Alexia had a feeling he understood, part of her wondered if she was simply reading too much into it."
"After three days, however, Alexia was sure that it was no coincidence. Sil was learning."

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gnash "Do you even work here anymore?"

"Gnash's rough voice cut in through one of Alexia's lessons. She frowned, peering down at the orc as he approached the tank. Sil didn't seem thrilled by his presence either."

gnash "What're you doing up there with 'em books?"

menu:
    "Testing Sil's intelligence.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ silFavour += 1
        "Although she was reluctant to give Gnash {i}any{/i} information on Sil that the orc could use to his advantage, Alexia was proud of Sil's accomplishments. Perhaps if Gnash saw that Sil was useful after all he wouldn't feel the need to threaten the creature with banishment or death."
        al "I'm teaching Sil the alphabet. He seems to understand the words, so we'll be practicing speaking next."
        "She smiled proudly at the Silquien and, if she wasn't mistaken, the Silquien smiled back. His tail thumped once against the glass."
        "Gnash barked out a laugh beneath her, startling Alexia."
        gnash "Monsters don't {i}learn{/i}! Stupid girl. Wasting time"
        "The words crushed Alexia but she held her chin up and tried not to show it. She did not want to admit that she too had questioned her own abilities."
        al "You haven't spent enough time with him. Sil is quite the competent student."
        gnash "Believe it when I see it."
    "Taking a break from work.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Although Alexia was proud of Sil's accomplishments, the idea of conveying his intelligence to Gnash didn't sit right with her."
        "No doubt he would finally see that Sil was useful, but at what cost? She didn't like to think about what Gnash would do with him if he knew of Sil's comprehensive abilities."
        al "I'm just taking a break from work."
        "Alexia placed a bookmark between the pages and subtly hid the title behind her hand. She didn't need Gnash to see what she was reading and put two and two together."
        al "Was there anything you needed, Gnash?"
        "She smiled politely down at him, although the gesture felt forced. More than anything she wanted to push him out of the cage, keep his glaring eyes away from Sil."
        "She saw the way he looked at the Silquien, viewing the creature more like a sack of meat instead of a sentient being. It was the same look he gave Alexia."
        gnash "Came to see what his use is. You got one yet?"
        al "...We're still working on it."

"Gnash snorted, his face becoming uncomfortably close to the glass. Sil moved away, his body taking shelter behind the coral structure inside. Apparently he did not like the way the orc stared at him either."

gnash "I been talkin' to some others. This thing should still have his venom inside, so if we cut 'em up, we can take it out and bottle it up."

"Alexia blanched, a slight tremor taking over her body. She had assumed she would have more time to prepare, some excuse she could throw his way and shield Sil with, but if what Gnash said was to be true, she could think of little that would dissuade him from gutting the poor Silquien."
"Sil seemed to grasp the meaning of Gnash's words, hissing once at the orc before disappearing entirely in the formation of coral. Alexia could see the glow of his eyes glaring out at Gnash through one of the holes."

al "Give me a little more time. I'll have something soon, I promise."

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"Gnash grunted, his gaze raking over her body once. She shivered, clamping her skirt tightly between her legs."

gnash "Time's almost up, lady."

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"Thankfully, the orc left, his heavy footsteps echoing through the chamber before disappearing entirely. Sil peeked out of his hiding spot, glaring after him."
"Alexia tried to smile, tried not to show her fear, as she flipped the book back open on her lap."

al "...Let's get back to it, shall we?"

"But even as they continued their lesson, neither one seemed to share much enthusiasm for the rest of the day."

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al "Very good, Sil! You're adapting very quickly. I'm impressed."

sil "Thank you"

"Sil grinned at her from inside of his tank, his tail swishing happily in the water as Alexia pulled out another block of flashcards she had prepared. Sil watched with eager anticipation, his lithe body swaying from side to side."
"Alexia found herself increasingly impressed by Sil's progress. They had moved from basic hand gestures as a form of communication to verbal language in a matter of days, and she was sure it would only be a matter of time before he mastered the art of reading as well."
"Sil truly was an intelligent creature. Alexia felt a surge of pride run through her as she presented the next batch of flash cards. As they ran through the next set of words, Alexia wondered if all Silquien's were this smart or if Sil was just lucky."

al "Alright, try to sound this one out. I know it's a long one, but I have faith in you."

"Alexia held up a card with the word {i}cherish{/i} written in her elegant looping scrawl. Sil squinted at the word, puzzled."

sil "Cah-er"

al "\"Not quite. Remember what sound these characters form? \"{i}Ch{/i}\"."

sil "Cher Cherish?"

al "Precisely."

"Alexia flipped the card over. She had made sure to write the definitions of each word on the back and would attach them to the side of Sil's tank before she left each day."
"The method seemed to work, although she wished she could think of a waterproof option to go inside of his tank instead"

al "{i}Cherish{/i}. To care for and protect someone in a loving manner. See?"

"She pressed the card flat against the glass for Sil to get a good look. His eyes flitted across the parchment, drinking in the scrawl, before nodding once."
"Alexia took a bit of the strange sticky goo out of the little glass bottle and stuck the card to the glass."
"Draith had offered her a bottle of the stuff a while ago, but she didn't find a use for it until now. Alexia wasn't sure what monster it came from, or what it was in the first place, but she felt some things were better left unknown."
"She picked up the next card, ready to begin again."

sil "Alexia?"

"The way Sil said her name was strangely accented, and combined with his muffled voice underwater, it sounded like a melody coming from his lips. She loved the way he said it, drawing out each syllable."
"Alexia looked up at once, surprised by Sil's interruption. Usually he was so quiet during their lessons."
"Sil averted his gaze, suddenly nervous now that he had her attention. His mouth opened and closed as though he was searching for the right words."
"She felt bad for him; communicating was not easy under normal circumstances, but it was doubly frustrating when there was a language barrier between them."

al "What is it, Sil?"

"She smiled at him patiently. Sil took his time as he constructed what he wanted to say."

sil "Sil cherish Alexia?"

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"He said it as though he was asking permission. Alexia blinked, taken aback."

al "You cherish me?"

"Sil nodded confidently, but he still looked nervous. Was he afraid she would be mad?"

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"Alexia felt the opposite; she was touched by his declaration. His words brought a warm smile to her face. He probably didn't understand the romantic connotation behind the word, but Alexia couldn't bring herself to correct him. The gesture was too sweet."

al "That's very kind of you, Sil. I cherish you as well."

"Sil's face lit up in delight. He swirled around in his tank and Alexia laughed."

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gnash "Don't see no work getting done ov'r here."

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"The mood deflated as Gnash approached the tank, his large orcish body casting a shadow over the glass. Sil moved back against his coral home, the structure protecting him as he glared at the orc."

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"Alexia looked down at Gnash from atop her ladder, shifting to adjust her skirt more modestly over her legs. She hated the way he tried to stare up her skirt from below."

al "Hello, Gnash. Can we help you?"

gnash "Yeah. What's the beast's weight?"

al "His weight? I'm not sure. What do you need to know that for?"

gnash "Preppin' meals for other beasts. Wanna know how much this one'll feed."

"Gnash barked out a laugh, his grin vicious. Alexia felt a chill run down her spine but she remained composed, eyes narrowing in distaste."

al "That isn't funny, Gnash."

gnash "Not jokin'."

al "You can't talk like that in front of him. He knows what you're saying."

gnash "He don't know shit."

"Gnash set his eyes on the Silquien. Sil slid further into his coral structure, but gave no indication that he knew what Gnash was talking about. He appeared like most of the monsters Alexia had come across, compliant and mindless."
"Gnash laughed again, the sound rough and throaty. It grated on Alexia's nerves. He left them there, the atmosphere soiled by his presence."

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"Sil slid out from his hiding spot once Gnash was determinedly gone. He glared at the spot the orc was last seen, uncharacteristic hatred in his eyes. He knew exactly what Gnash was implying."
"Alexia reached into the tank to pet his head. Sil jolted, but any surprise he held was quickly erased by the soft caress of her fingers. His body vibrated, thriving on her touch."

al "I'm sorry you had to hear that. I'm not going to let him do anything to you, alright? I promise."

"But even as she said it, Alexia wasn't sure how realistic her promise would be. When it came down to it, she was ranked pretty lowly among the workers of the breeding pits."
"She may be able to get Draith on her side, but there was no guarantees that Gnash wouldn't fight tooth and nail for Sil."

"Sil seemed to understand that as well. His vibrations stopped, a solemn look on his face. It pained her to see it."
"But it was time for her to go."

al "I'll be back tomorrow, alright? You'll be safe until then."

"Her fingers lingered on his head then slowly pulled away. Sil caught her hand, eyes wide and pleading."

sil "Stay."

al " But my shift is over--"

"His grip on her hand tightened."

sil "Please."

"...Well, how was she supposed to say no to that?"

al "Alright. Just for a little bit longer, though."

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al "And we'll be using this time as an opportunity to study, alright?"

"Sil visibly relaxed. He smiled, releasing her hand. It didn't appear that he cared what they did, so long as Alexia stayed by his side."
"Gnash must have really scared him."
"Alexia settled herself on the ladder and continued flipping through their flashcards. Sil responded enthusiastically, trying to sound out and understand the words even more than usual. Alexia suspected he was trying extra hard in the hopes she would not leave when they were finished. "

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"Draith strode into the room a little while later, a bemused expression on his face. Sil didn't seem to mind Draith in the slightest, observing the dark elf with no more than idle curiosity."

dra "How are the lessons going? Can he recite poetry yet?"

"Alexia chuckled, shaking her head."

al "No, but I'm sure we'll be there in no time. He's making excellent progress."

dra "I'll say."

"Draith looked the Silquien up and down with a smirk before directing his attention back to Alexia. There was no doubt the Silquien's lithe, muscular form was appealing to the dark elf. Alexia couldn't deny that Sil was rather attractive."

if silFavour > 0:
    dra "You've been spending a lot more time with him lately, Alexia. You haven't developed a crush on our new little monster, have you?"
    "Alexia laughed, grateful that {i}crush{/i} was not a word she taught Sil yet. He watched them both from the safety of his tank, confused."
    al "We have become quite close. I enjoy spending time with him."
else:

    dra "The poor thing looks so lonely when you leave, Alexia. I feel bad for him."
    al "Aw. Well, I miss him, too. We've become quite close."
    "Alexia smiled at Sil over the top of the tank. He grinned back at her, his expression soft."

"Draith glanced between the two of them, an impish smile curled on his lips. His gaze roved over Sil once more, stopping low on the Silquien's body."

dra "I think Sil wants to get even closer."

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"Alexia followed Draith's line of sight, a blush creeping up her neck to her ears as she took in the sight of Sil's large member poking out below his stomach. She stared at it, trying to fathom how she had missed it before."

al "Is that?"

"Draith nodded, his smirk growing wide."

dra "That would be his cock, yes. Male Silquiens are able to retract them most of the time, but sometimes they can't help it. I'm surprised you didn't notice sooner."
dra "They even have an airflap above their cockslit to provide air to their lungs! Fascinating, isn't it?"
dra "Oh, but you wouldn't have to worry about him losing breath - Silquiens have plenty of ways to take in air."

"Alexia's gaze fell to the flap above Sil's cock, making the connection."
"Draith was enjoying this too much. Sil tilted his head to the side, oblivious to Alexia's embarrassment. Of course he wouldn't understand, he was just a Silquien..."
"But he was an incredibly smart and {i}sentient{/i} Silquien"
"Draith patted Alexia's arm and turned to leave."

dra "I'll leave you two to your fun. Keep up the good work~!"

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"Alexia worked to contain her blush as Draith left, but she found her gaze continuously falling back onto Sil's erection. To his credit, Sil didn't seem to mind her staring. If anything, his erection grew larger."
"Sil cherished Alexia."
"Perhaps he {i}did{/i} know the meaning behind it."
"She looked back up at Sil; at those warm eyes and pretty sea-blue hair. He was attractive, for a beast. Alexia would be lying to herself if she pretended she didn't look at him a little {i}too{/i} fondly at times."

menu:
    "Give Sil a blowjob.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ silFavour += 2
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
        jump silBJ
    "Ignore Sil's erection.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "She knew what Draith meant by leaving her alone with Sil after having pointed out the obvious, but she couldn't bring herself to act on it. Sil was still a monster, no matter how sentient and well-intentioned he was."
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        "Alexia forced a polite smile on her face and did her best to push back the erotic thoughts surfacing in the back of her head as she continued Sil's lessons."
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"Alexia felt her own desire well up inside of her, a sudden moisture forming between her legs."
"How long had she been denying her own attraction to Sil? Was she depraved for the thoughts she had of him now? She couldn't take her eyes off of his light cock. Would it be as smooth as his back, or rough and scaly? "

al "Sil, would you come up here for a moment?"

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"Sil popped his head out of the water, blue hair sticking to his face as he watched Alexia reach down to run her hands over his shoulders. His skin was considerably smoother than a normal human's, as if he had been coated entirely in lotion. "

al "You cherish me, don't you?"

sil "I do."

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"He breathed sharply as Alexia's nails trailed down his chest. Water splashed onto her dress, but she couldn't bring herself to care."
"The tank was deep; despite Draith's promises, Alexia felt the fear of drowning coil through her body. Sil watched her with wide eyes as she stripped down, carefully leaving her clothes on a pile on the ladder before climbing in."
"Alexia let out a gasp-- the water was freezing!-- but Sil pulled her in his arms, keeping her head out of the water while his cape-like flaps kept her snug against his body. A pleasant thrill ran through her as she felt his cock throb against her thigh."

sil "Alexia"

"Alexia was always surprised to learn what Sil already knew, but none of his quick learning surprised her as much as the feel of his lips on hers, his tongue lightly tracing her bottom lip."
"She moaned against his mouth, deepening their kiss with her tongue before she took in a deep breath and lowered herself further in the water."
"Sil moved to pull her back up, but Alexia pushed his hands away, feeling around his body until she latched her mouth onto his cock."
"Oxygen filled her lungs at once, as well as the salty taste of his cock. Alexia almost released him in surprise but held on, her fingers digging into the Silquien's hips."
"She heard Sil gasp above her, but she kept her eyes shut, afraid to open them under the salty tank water. Draith had been very specific about the amount of salt"
"Alexia felt two hands come down to press her face further down his cock. She took his member with ease, surprised and delighted by the smooth texture as it slid down her throat. She didn't even need to worry about controlling her breathing."
"Sil bucked against her, his tail curling around her waist. Alexia bobbed her head up and down, the feel of the end of his tail pressing down her belly sending a shudder through her. What would it feel like inside of her? What would he feel like inside of her?"

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"The thought placated her as Sil reached his climax, his hips grinding against her face hard. She could hear Sil's muffled panting become more frantic through the water, his grip tightening on her hair and waist as he released his seed deep in her throat. "
"Alexia swallowed hard and took another deep breath from his cock before swimming up to the surface."
"Somehow the oxygen on land didn't taste as satisfying as the kind she had been sucking off of him. Sil helped keep her upright in the water as he swam her back to the tank's ledge. "
"He pressed soft kisses to her neck before lifting her back up onto the ladder. Alexia's legs felt shaky, but she quickly pulled her clothes back on, careful not to drip too much water onto her flashcards."
"As she began to climb down the ladder, Sil's voice caught her attention."

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sil "Alexia enjoyed?"

"She smiled back and nodded."

al "I really enjoyed it, Sil. Promise."

"Sil's face lit up. For once, he was still smiling as Alexia gathered her things and left the cage."

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"The pits reeked of must and wet fur as Alexia weaved her way through the cages. She did her best to scrub the scent out-- from both the cages and the creatures themselves-- but there was only so much she could do while they waited for more supplies to be shipped in."
"Sil's tank was clean at least, and the Silquien creature's face lit up when Alexia approached with a stack of books in her arms."

sil "Alexia!"

"She smiled, utterly charmed by his childish excitement. It was hard to ever be upset at someone whose entire demeanor lit up when she walked in the room."

al "Good afternoon, Sil."

sil "Good afternoon."

"He grinned with a full row of sharp, pointed teeth. Somehow they didn't even look threatening on his sweet face."

al "Are you ready to begin our lessons for the day?"

"Alexia held up her books: an assortment of classic texts ranging from history to theology. She hadn't yet touched the subject of religion with him, but with Sil's progress, she was curious to see his take on it."
"Sil did a little spin in his tank, the excitement practically radiating out of him. He nodded, taking up his usual position near the top of the tank."
"Alexia climbed the ladder and joined him, flipping open one of the books to where they left off previously."
"Sil had proved to be of greater intelligence than either Alexia or Draith realized. He understood basic concepts as Alexia explained them to him and seemed to grasp critical thinking skills that even the most clever creatures in the pits seemed to lack."
"She didn't even know if she could call Sil a creature anymore. He possessed too much intelligence-- too much sentience-- to be deemed as such."
"Was it right, then, for them to keep him in the pits? Sil didn't seem to mind his enclosure-- preferred it, even, when Alexia had asked if he missed the ocean-- but that didn't make her feel any less guilty for keeping him here among the strange animals and creatures that Draith came across."
"Alexia couldn't think of many places outside of the pits for his tank, though. Not without him facing harassment from others in the castle. Even her own chambers didn't spare the room, and anywhere public would only put Sil in harm's way."
"No, the pits were the best place after all, she decided. At least he was happy here, and he was safe."
"Relatively safe."
"Alexia had barely finished reviewing the territorial war of the River Red when Gnash came tromping over. She almost expected the stone to crack under his heavy footfalls."

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al "Hello, Gnash."

"It was hard to hide her distaste as he approached the tank, his light, glassy eyes trailing Sil up and down like meat hanging on a rack. Sil glared at him but inched closer to Alexia, as though he would pull her into the water if things got out of hand."

gnash "You still wastin' your time on this piece'a meat?"

"Gnash's words came out discordant and jumbled, as if he were chewing each syllable, but Alexia understood him well enough by this point."

al "It is not a waste. Sil has made excellent progress, more than I can say for most creatures."

"If Gnash noticed the pointed look she gave him, he didn't let on. She was almost disappointed as he disregarded her entirely, his focus solely trained on the Silquien. Sil bared his teeth, a low hiss caught in the back of his throat."

gnash "Alright. If he's so smart, prove it. Show me what he's learned."

"Alexia sat up straight, donning the aura of an instructor at work."

al "Very well. Sil, won't you read this page for me and answer the questions at the bottom?"

"Alexia flipped to a different page, one they had covered extensively, and held the book out to him."
"Sil gave her a dubious look, hesitant to perform for the monstrous beast. He was a person of sorts, not a mindless animal."
"Still, it appeared he would do anything for Alexia's favor."
"The Silquien read back the paragraphs in full, darting annoyed glances in Gnash's direction as he did so, before answering the questions at the end of the page. Alexia had him do this a few more times with different books and subjects. "

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"By the end, Sil seemed more proud at his progress than annoyed by the tasks at hand. Alexia smiled at him, her own heart swelling with pride as well."
"She snapped the book shut and set it beside her."

al "As you can see, Sil has been studying very hard in your absence."

"Gnash stared at Sil, his silence unnerving. Alexia had to bite back her frustrated response."
"Did he not see the potential Sil had? Was he not impressed by the progression they've made? Sil was a breakthrough study. There was still so much more to learn about him, so much more to test."
"Finally Gnash turned to her, and she dreaded the darkly satisfied gleam in his eye."

gnash "So he is smart. Heh. Maybe he won't be such a waste after all."

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"Alexia shared a wary glance with Sil. The way Gnash stared at the Silquien sent a shiver down her spine. Compliments from Gnash were rare and Alexia felt strange to be on the receiving end of one."

al "Thank you. I'm glad you can finally see the value in our work."

gnash "Oh, I see the value alright. This beast's gonna make us a fortune."

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al "What?"

"She felt the blood drain from her face and her lips part in shock. A battering ram to the chest would have been an easier blow than what Gnash was suggesting."
"The orc didn't seem to notice-- or even care-- about Alexia's state of shock. He carried on, staring at Sil as though he were made of gold instead of the dear Silquien he was."

gnash "I'll set the auction up for 'em. A beast this smart's gotta be good for battle, sure, but fools'll pay even more for 'em as a slave."

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al "You-- You can't do that!"

"Sil, a {i}slave{/i}. No, she couldn't let that happen. Alexia refused to entertain the idea."
"Gnash snorted, the sound pig-like through his smooshed nose and protruding teeth. Angry tears pricked Alexia's eyes but she blinked them away, refusing to allow him the satisfaction of seeing them."

gnash "I can do what I want. Don't be bossin' me around."

al "Please, Gnash, just reconsider. There's no reason to sell him off. He can be useful--"

gnash "I made my choice. What we do with 'em is my decision, so say yer goodbyes now. He won't be around much longer."

"Gnash grinned at Sil through the tank and patted the glass with a large, rough hand. Sil hissed in response, the stub of his tail swishing angrily in the water."
"Gnash laughed and the sound raked on Alexia's patience. The orc walked off to plan the auction, leaving the anxious pair behind."

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"Alexia swallowed hard, the urge to cry creating a lob in her throat. Would Sil really be leaving her behind, sold off to some rich patron like cattle?"
"She was certain whoever Gnash planned to sell Sil off to wouldn't treat him with the same kindness she had. The idea of someone else taking him in and causing the Silquien any harm left an ache in her chest."
"Alexia felt Sil watching her, gauging her reaction. He was smart enough to know what Gnash meant by selling him off. She almost wished he wasn't so intelligent, if only so she could protect him from his own fate."
"Taking a deep breath, Alexia grabbed one of the books and flipped it open. She didn't care where their lesson started today as long as she could keep her mind preoccupied."

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"With a shaky smile, she turned to Sil."

al "Let's get back to our studies."

"She couldn't bring herself to meet his gaze as they began a new subject entirely. Sil didn't seem to mind, easily keeping up with her questions and explanations, but Alexia struggled to push through their lesson."
"Each passing second felt like another step closer to Sil's inevitable slavery. Each correct answer left her feeling further and further away from him, until Alexia couldn't take it anymore. She shut the book and set it aside."

al "Perhaps we should end our lessons early today."

"She loathed the idea of ending their session early, but they would not be making any progress with her moping about. She was practically useless to him right now, too depressed to carry on for the day."

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"Sil frowned and leaned over the edge of the tank. She gasped when his hand reached out to caress her cheek, his skin cold and unnaturally smooth against hers. Sil pulled back, afraid to have hurt her, but slowly reached out once more and touched her face again."

sil "Don't cry."

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al "I'm not."

sil "You are."

"Alexia reached up, already aware of the tears spilling over. She hastily wiped them away and shook her head. Now was not the time for tears. If anything, Sil should have been the one crying; it was his life he was losing, after all."

al "You don't need to worry about me, Sil. This isn't about me, it's about you."

"Sil looked like he wanted to argue but kept his mouth shut, continuing to caress her cheek with utmost gentleness. She couldn't help inclining her head against his palm."

al "This isn't fair to you. What is it {i}you{/i} want?"

sil "What I want?"

"Sil seemed shocked, as if the idea of wanting anything had only just occurred to him. Alexia nodded in encouragement. Sil pressed his lips together tightly, consumed in thought."
"Then--"

sil "I want to stay by Alexia's side."

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"His statement nearly warmed her heart as much as it broke her."

al "You want to stay with me?"

"She tried to keep her voice light, flattered, but it was impossible to hide the heartbreak that seeped in. It was an impossibility."
"Sil nodded, fully confident in his answer. His fingers trailed closer to her lips. Looking to her for permission, his thumb ran over the soft curve of her bottom lip."

sil "I love you, Alexia. I want to stay with you."

"Alexia was about to answer but she stopped herself, seeing the look in Sil's eyes. This was not some attachment to a friend."
"This was his love confession."

menu:
    "Reciprocate Sil's feelings.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ silFavour += 3
        "Alexia's heart thundered in her chest, a hundred emotions soaring and crashing through her."
        al "I love you too, Sil."
        "The words were out before she could even think of taking them back. How long had she felt this way about him? How long had she suppressed this part of her, hoping it would go away like any other intrusive thought?"
        scene cg1018 with fade
        pause 3
        "Sil didn't give her the option of reconsidering. He leaned over the tank, took her face in his palms, and kissed her."
        "Sil was inexperienced, of course-- where would he have had the opportunity to learn how to kiss, being stuck inside of a tank?-- but Alexia didn't mind. She melted from his touch and helped guide him, her tongue easing its way inside of his mouth, careful to avoid brushing against the sharp points of his teeth."
        "Sil shuddered, his hands sliding to her arms and gripping her hard."
        "He slipped, accidentally pulling her into the tank."

        scene cg1019 with fade
        pause 3
        show alexia breeding shocked behind cg1019
        "Alexia grasped, clinging onto the Silquien for dear life. Sil pulled her back above the water, uttering apology after apology as she coughed up the lungful of water she'd sucked in."
        sil "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry--"
        show alexia breeding happy behind cg1019
        al "It's fine."
        "She laughed, her throat still scratchy from the sudden intake of water. She was soaked through but didn't mind, the feel of being in Sil's arms easing any of her anxiety away."
        "Sil brushed some of her wet hair from her face, his expression soft. He kissed her again, and this time she felt his excitement hard against her leg."
        "Desire swelled in her lower abdomen. Her legs parted instinctively, wrapping around his waist. Sil's eyes widened in surprise but he didn't object."
        "Sil moved through the water with ease, carefully pressing her against the wall of glass. She gripped the edge of the tank to keep herself up, but it took little effort with the buoyancy of the water."
        "Sil helped tug at her uniform and the heavy fabric floated down to the bottom of the tank. Alexia took in a deep breath, the sensation of the cool glass against her bare breasts sending a pleasant thrill through her body."
        "She could feel his cock hard between her legs, easing upward slowly until the tip pressed against her entrance. He paused, unsure."
        "Alexia smiled back at him with encouragement, her own need to be filled up by him nagging at her."
        show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg1019
        al "Go ahead, Sil. Fuck me. {i}Please{/i}."
        "She squirmed against him, pressing her ass against his groin for emphasis. Sil moaned, his hands finding their way to her hips before he thrust upward into her."
        "Alexia gasped, surprised to feel his full length shove inside of her. For as gentle as Sil was, she expected him to at least work up to it."
        "The sensation wasn't unpleasant, though-- quite the opposite-- and it only took a few moments for the pain to subside into a more pleasurable feeling."
        "Sil stopped and Alexia whimpered, begging for more."
        al "Don't stop now! Please, Sil, keep going!"
        "The Silquien obliged, his hips jerking back and forth as he thrust in and out of her open cunt. Alexia panted, her nails scraping against the glass as she worked to keep herself upright."
        "The water and smooth texture of Sil's cock helped him slide in and out of her easily, each thrust emphasizing how well he fit inside of her. Alexia had seen his cock, knew its length, and still he felt bigger inside of her, stretching her walls wide open."
        al "Oohh Sil Sil!"
        "She cried out his name as her own climax built up inside of her, her hips rocking back and forth against him for more, more, more--"
        "A sudden sharp pain pierced into the back of her neck. Alexia cried out, almost losing her grip on the tank as Sil bit and licked at the wound, his sharp teeth piercing against her skin."
        al "Fuck-- Fuck, Sil-- Yes--"
        show cg1019 with sshake
        show cg1019 with sshake
        scene cg1020 with flash
        pause 3
        "Tremors ran through her body as Alexia reached her orgasm, her pussy clenching around his cock tightly."
        "Sil moaned in her ear from behind before blowing his own load inside of her. The excess cum dripped out and floated through the water."
        "Alexia touched the back of her neck, surprised to find the sharp indents of where his teeth had been in her skin. It was the last thing she expected from Sil of all people, but the passion and need he displayed was enough to push her over the edge."
        "She smiled a little to herself and maneuvered herself around in his arms to face him. Sil petted her hair gently and held her in his arms, the flaps folding around her like a cool blankets."
        scene black with fade
        "After a few minutes like that, embraced in each other's arms, Sil finally pulled away and fetched her gown. Alexia pulled it back on, only then realizing how miserable it would be to wear a drenched uniform around the drafty castle."
        "Picking up her books, Alexia reluctantly bid Sil farewell and, with the promise of more lessons tomorrow, finished up the rest of her shift."
        "She tried not to think about the fact that Gnash still intended to auction him off and that this may have been her last time with Sil."
        return
    "Tell him what a great friend he makes.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia stared back at him, momentarily speechless. She was not prepared for something like this."
        if all_actors["alexia"].relation > 40:
            "She was married, first of all. Rowan was her husband, although Sil didn't know that. It had never come up in their conversations."
        "Sil was He wasn't even human. He was intelligent, yes, but he was a creature in the breeding pits."
        "Did he even know what love was, or was he just repeating something they'd gone over in one of their books? Had they ever gone over this topic?"
        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia felt all out of sorts as she gathered up her books and pulled away. She needed space, some time to think. She couldn't do that here, not with Sil."
        al "I have to be going now."
        "She climbed down the ladder, afraid to meet his gaze. Out of the corner of her eye she could see him swimming down in his tank to reach her height with each step, his eyes wide and pleading."
        show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve
        "She couldn't leave him wondering if he'd done something wrong, so she smiled at him quickly, hoping to ease some of the tension."
        al "I'll see you again tomorrow for our lessons. Be good, Sil."
        hide alexia with moveoutright
        "Sil opened his mouth to call after her, but Alexia rushed from his cage, from the pits, as far as she could away from Sil."
        "She didn't even stop to wonder if he would even still be there tomorrow."
        return





label a_silquien_auction:

scene bg25 with fade
show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia sighed heavily as she finished substituting fresh hay in one of the cages of the breeding pits. What was usually easy monotonous work became a true chore in recent days."
"How was she supposed to focus when her favorite charge was going to be sold off like a piece of meat?"
"Gnash's plans to auction Sil off had been weighing down on her mind. Work became more difficult to complete when she knew every second spent scrubbing out cages was another second away from Sil."
"Supposedly Gnash had been busy bidding Sil's freedom to multiple sellers, all of whom were eager to get their hands on a creature as intelligent as Sil. The thought left Alexia feeling sick. It was only a matter of time before a final bid was placed."
"Alexia finished scrubbing her last cage of the day before making her way to Draith's office."
"Draith sat at his desk, a pouty expression on his ashen face as he filled out paperwork. Alexia knew he would rather be wandering the pits and caring for the creatures firsthand, but certain duties had to be completed."

al "Draith, do you have a minute?"

show draith happy at midright with dissolve

dra "Of course!"

"Relief washed over his face. Draith smiled, gesturing for Alexia to enter. She did so, gently shutting the door behind her."

dra "What can I do for you, Alexia?"

al "Have you heard about what Gnash is up to? With Sil?"

"Draith's face fell. He sighed, nodding."

show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

dra "I have. He won't stop talking about it."
dra "I'm sorry for all the stress he's put on you. He's been pretty rash about things since Andras sent him over here."

"Draith's lips curled in distaste and he tapped his fingers against the tabletop in irritation. It appeared that Alexia wasn't the only one having troubles with the new assistant beast master."

dra "The boar could use a good kick in the head. Do you know what he tried to do yesterday?"



"Anger flared in Draith's eyes and Alexia shook her head. She had been so focused on Sil's inevitable departure that she had trouble remembering much of anything that happened on her shift yesterday."

dra "This {i}barbarian{/i} thought it would be a {i}brilliant{/i} idea to put the female Loricians in with the males. Can you believe it?"

"Draith shook his head in disgust."
"Alexia only had a vague idea of which creatures he was currently upset about-- there were so many Draith talked about that sometimes she just simply lost track-- but she understood the gist of his anger."

al "That's terrible."

dra "It was genocide! I had to pry the females off before they slaughtered every last male available. Those poor Loricians didn't stand a chance"

show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve



"A shadow of mourning passed Draith's face and Alexia felt for him. He cared about these beasts like they were his children, and to see their deaths surely hurt him deeper than the mistake itself."

al "I'm so sorry."

dra "That idiot. If I could have, I would have fed him to the Loricians himself."

show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "We may not be able to do anything about the Loricians but we can do something for Sil, can't we?"
al "You can't let him sell Sil, Draith. You know he won't care who Sil goes to; it's inhumane!"



"Draith rubbed his tired face, and Alexia could see that his time working with Gnash had exhausted him more than she realized. Draith appeared to be at his wit's end."

dra "I know, I know."

show draith happy at midright with dissolve

"He pursed his lips in thought. He suddenly looked up at Alexia, his eyes bright and cheerful with a new idea."

dra "You know, we could always kill him! That's how things were done among the dark elves."

"Draith beamed at her, his smile full of humour."

al "You aren't serious?"

dra "No, but it is tempting, is it not?"

"Alexia sighed. Perhaps it was more tempting than she wanted to admit, but she could never be the kind of person to take someone else's life. No, killing the orc would not be an option, and it was not one either of them took seriously."
"The door swung open then, interrupting their conversation. Alexia didn't bother to hide the sneer on her face as Gnash came trudging in."

show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with moveinright
show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

"Draith's smile dropped and he regarded the grinning orc with a raised brow. Alexia blanched, already knowing what the orc's smug expression meant."

dra "Can I help you, Gnash?"

gnash "Got a buyer ready. Need ya to prep the monster."

"Her heart plummeted. Yes, this was exactly what she feared. Alexia hadn't even been able to see Sil today, let alone talk to him, and now suddenly he was going to be shipped off to some stranger."
"Draith and Alexia shared a look, a grim mutual understanding passing between them."

dra "I see. When is the buyer arriving?"

gnash "On his way now."

al "Now? Can't you tell them to come later? Tomorrow, or next week?"

"There was a hint of desperation in Alexia's voice as she objected. She glanced at Draith, hoping he would interject and find some excuse to stop this. But the dark elf seemed to be at a loss."

gnash "Buyer's only here today. He'll be here in an hour."
gnash "Make sure the beast's ready."

hide orc soldier with moveoutright

"Alexia winced as Gnash slammed the door on his way out."

scene black with fade

".."

scene bg25 with fade
show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

"Sil knew something was up the minute she and Draith arrived at his tank."
"Alexia felt sick, her eyes stinging as she assisted Draith in cleaning the tank and helping Sil look presentable-- as presentable as any Silquien could, anyway."
"Sil watched her with wide sad eyes, barely registering Draith's presence. The way he stared at her broke her heart; like a lover being left behind."

sil "Alexia"

"She looked up, surprised to find Sil's blurry hand reaching to wipe the tears from her face. She inclined her cheek into his palm, no longer as comforted by his hand when she knew it would inevitably be torn from her face when Gnash arrived."

sil "Am I leaving now?"

al "I--"

"{i}Yes, Sil. You're being sold{/i}. That's what she was supposed to say, but Alexia couldn't get the words out."

al "Isn't there anything we can do, Draith?"

dra "I've been trying to think of something, but"

al "What if we hide him? Gnash can't auction him off if Sil isn't there."

"It was a silly, ridiculous idea-- something she had just blurted out in a weak grasp for control over this spiralling situation-- so it came as a surprise to her when Draith seriously considered her idea."

dra "That's not bad. If the buyers arrive and there's no Silquien here at all, they may even think Gnash is lying. It could ruin his reputation among potential buyers in the future as well."
dra "What do you say, Alexia? Shall we hide him?"

menu:
    "Hide Sil.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Hope soared through her. If there was any chance of saving Sil from being sold off, this was it."
        al "Yes, let's hide him."
        al "Are you okay with that, Sil?"
        sil "If it means I get to stay with you, of course I'm okay with it."
        "Spurred on by his touching words, Alexia climbed the ladder and helped Sil out of the tank. Draith reached out as well and together the pair did their best to lower Sil to the ground."
        al "Is he going to have trouble breathing out of the water?"
        dra "He'll be fine; Silquiens have evolved for land and sea, although walking on land is-- so I've heard-- very uncomfortable for them for the first hour or so. Look, his legs are already coming out."
        al "Legs--? Oh!"
        show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia cried out in shock as she watched two legs extend from his hips. She nearly dropped him but Sil caught himself, his webbed feet landing with a wet smack on the stone floor."
        al "I-I didn't-- I had no idea you could do that!"
        "Sil looked at her shyly, an embarrassed smile on his face."
        sil "I thought you liked me better without them."
        show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "...Oh. No, Sil. That isn't the case at all. I think you look lovely no matter what."
        "Although he didn't blush, Sil suddenly became flustered, wringing his hands together nervously as he stared down at the floor."
        "Draith cleared his throat from behind."
        show draith happy at midright with dissolve
        dra "If you're done flirting, we are supposed to, you know, {i}hide{/i} him"
        al "Yes, of course!"
        "Alexia and Draith led Sil to the corner of the cage where several feeding and general supplies are kept to take care of the Silquien and his tank. Sil maneuvered himself between the supplies, crouching down and disguising himself underneath a tarp."
        "It was not the most original hiding spot, but in a pinch, Alexia and Draith found it worked fine."
        show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with moveinright
        show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Gnash entered the cage a few minutes later, inspecting the clean tank with a sharp eye. Of course, Sil was nowhere to be seen."
        "Gnash approached the tank and banged a heavy fist against the glass. The water sloshed inside, some spilling out over the edge, but Gnash didn't seem to care."
        gnash "Ay! Beast! Come out!"
        "He squinted and peered into the cracks of coral, searching for the Silquien. When Sil did not appear, he rounded on Alexia and Draith, his large hands balled into tight fists."
        gnash "Where is he?!"
        al "I don't know what you mean."
        "Gnash glared between the two, his temper rising. He was silent for a moment, the wheels slowly turning in his head, before a new idea struck him."
        gnash "Yer hiding him. Ya plan to sell him for yerselves, don't'cha?!"
        show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve
        "Before Alexia could object, the orc grabbed her by the hair and dragged her toward the tank. She shrieked and pried at his hand, but Gnash's grip was firm."
        gnash "If ya won't tell me where he is, I might just sell ya instead."
        "Gnash yanked on her hair again, nearly lifting Alexia off of her feet."

        dra "Gnash, put her down {i}now{/i}!"
        "The orc ignored Draith, a malicious grin on his face as he held Alexia in front of him. She realized with an ounce of fear that he could crush her head between his palms if he wanted to."
        "And it definitely looked like he wanted to. Or worse."
        "A rustling caught her attention, but Gnash seemed oblivious to the noise."
        "Alexia's eyes widened as she watched Sil spring out from his hiding place. She opened her mouth, the {i}No{/i} already formed on her lips, but Sil dove onto the orc from behind and knocked him down. Alexia stumbled out of his grip, barely catching herself on one of the ladder's steps."
    "Don't hide Sil.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia considered it, her chest aching with longing at the idea, but deep down she knew it would be ridiculous. There weren't many places to hide Sil in the breeding pits in the first place, let alone the ability to hide him somewhere on such short notice."
        "She shook her head, defeated."
        al "...No. Gnash isn't that stupid, he'll find him in no time."
        "Draith gave her a surprised look but didn't object, climbing back down from the ladder and placing the cleaning supplies away. Alexia could feel Sil watching her with growing anxiety, but she couldn't bring herself to meet his gaze."
        show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with moveinright
        "Gnash trudged into the cage a few minutes later, his eyes full of greed as he took in Sil's cleaned tank."
        gnash "There we go! Buyers'll be here any minute."
        "The orc's expression fell, and Alexia finally dared to look at Sil to see what the problem was. The Silquien moped about his tank, obviously depressed as he moved from side to side."
        "Gnash banged a heavy fist against the glass."
        gnash "Ay! Knock it off! We got buyers comin', they wanna see ya smilin'!"
        "Sil glared at the orc and made no attempts to adjust his attitude. He flung an obscene gesture at the orc."
        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia raised an eyebrow at Draith, suspicious of where he'd learned that one. {i}She{/i} certainly didn't teach him that. Draith just smiled back at her."
        gnash "Don't have time for this."
        "Gnash grumbled under his breath as he climbed the ladder and reached an arm into the tank. Sil easily dodged his advances, swimming away from the orc's large hand."
        gnash "Get the fuck up here! We're not playin' fuckin' games!"
        "Gnash leaned into the tank more and this time managed to grab Sil by the stunted rod of his tail. Sil gasped as Gnash managed to yank him upward by the rod, pulling him out of the water. Sil's face contorted in pain and he struggled to escape Gnash's grasp."
        show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia ran to the edge of the ladder, unsure of what to do but terrified to see Sil being harmed."
        al "Stop it! You're hurting him!"
        gnash "'Is fine!"
        al "He's {i}not{/i}! Let him go!"
        "Gnash ignored her, managing to yank Sil out of the tank. He dropped him onto the floor with a wet {i}smack{/i}, ignoring the height difference between the top of the tank and the floor below."
        "Sil gasped, clutching his arm in pain. Alexia rushed to his side."
        show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "Sil, are you okay? Hey, look at me. Can you breathe?"
        "Sil nodded, and Alexia was surprised to see a new change in him: legs began to extend out from his hips, as human as hers aside from his webbed feet. She gawked, unable to take her eyes off of the new limbs."
        show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve
        "Seeing her surprise, Draith chimed in."
        dra "Oh, I didn't tell you this, did I? Silquiens evolved for land and sea; their legs aren't needed often, but they are there. They can be dreadfully uncomfortable to walk on for the first hour or so, though."
        "Gnash observed this transformation from the ladder, his eyes wide."
        gnash "Why didn't ya tell me he did this shit?"

        "Draith glared at Gnash through narrowed eyes, pretending to clean his nails."
        dra "You didn't ask."
        "Gnash nearly broke the ladder with his heavy footsteps, his feet slapping hard against the ground as he towered over Sil."
        gnash "Shit! This beast's gonna make us rich."
        "He grabbed the Silquien by the hair and raised him to eye level. Sil glared back at him, no longer defenseless with his newfound legs."

al "Sil--"

"Her warning died in her throat. Sil did not look like the sweet, nervous Silquien she knew; he was, in every sense, a {i}beast{/i}."
"Sil's sharp teeth protruded from his gums as he bit hard on Gnash's neck. The orc yelled and Sil yanked his head back, easily tearing the flesh open."
"Alexia didn't even see the claws protruding from Sil's fingers until they were deep on the other side of Gnash's neck, thick blood pooling out from his side."
"Alexia gawked, unable to tear her eyes away from the scene. Sil, her sweet Sil, was shredding the flesh on Gnash's neck, ignoring the punches and scratches the orc returned in retaliation."

hide orc soldier with redflash

"Then the struggling stopped. Gnash landed on the floor in a pool of his own blood, his thick skull practically severed from his body. Blood dripped from Sil's mouth and claws."
"The Silquien stood on shaky legs, refusing to meet Alexia's gaze. Draith appraised Sil with an approving gleam in his eyes."

dra "...Well! That settles that, don't you think?"

"Alexia didn't know what to say. It was all over and done with so quickly. She just stood there, mouth agape, processing."

dra "Alexia?"

al "Ah, um, yes?"

dra "I'll take care of the body, so how about you help Sil clean up in my office? There should be some bandages in there."

al "Sure."

scene bg25 with fade
show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Alexia took Sil's hand in her own and led him to Draith's office, trying to ignore the feel of warm blood in his palm. They said nothing as they entered Draith's office."
"Sil took a seat on the edge of the desk while Alexia searched the room for supplies to clean his wounds. Silence stretched between them, deafening."

sil "Are you angry at me?"

al "Huh?"

sil "You seem angry."

al "No, I'm not angry at you, Sil. I'm surprised, certainly. But I'm not angry."

"Sil finally met her gaze then, his large eyes wide and doubtful."

sil "You don't hate me then?"

"And there it was, the shy Silquien she had come to know. Alexia's heart melted a little at the sight. Yes, this was her Sil. That hadn't changed."

show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve

al "I could never hate you, Sil. "

"Sil smiled in relief but didn't allow his body to relax entirely. Alexia eventually found the medical supplies and tended to his wounds. The sight of him yanking Gnash's flesh out with his teeth still lingered in the back of her mind."

al "...But I do want to know Why did you murder him?"

sil "Because I wanted to stay with you."

"He stared at her as if his explanation was obvious."

menu:
    "Disapprove of his murdering Gnash.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "I Even so, you shouldn't have murdered him, Sil. That's wrong."
        "Sil frowned, and Alexia could see there was a flicker of confusion on his face although he tried to hide it."
        sil "I thought you didn't like Gnash."
        al "I don't-- didn't-- but we can't solve every problem with murder. Promise me you won't do something like that again."
        "Sil bowed his head in shame, clearly wishing this conversation had taken a different turn. He nodded solemnly."
        sil "I promise."
        show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "Good. Now let's get you cleaned up."
        "Sil seemed to soften as Alexia continued bandaging him up."
        "She still wasn't comfortable with his methods of getting rid of Gnash, but she would be kidding herself if she said she wasn't happy that she got to stay with Sil now."
        return
    "Show your appreciation.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if silFavour > 3:
            "How could she be angry at him if he was so desperate to stay by her side? Alexia couldn't bring herself to explain the intricacies of murder tonight, not when he'd risked his life for her."
            "Alexia ran her hands over his thighs, surprised by just how smooth his skin was."
            al "I want to stay with you too, Sil. You mean so much to me."
            "She leaned forward, her voice taking on a more sultry tone as she ran a finger down his chest."
            al "Let me show you how much you mean to me."

            scene cg977 with fade
            show alexia breeding aroused behind cg977
            pause 3
            "Sil smiled softly, his fingers reaching out to stroke through her hair. Alexia sighed in contentment, savoring the feel of his touch."
            "She reached down and peeled her panties off, the fabric already damp with her own excitement. Sil licked his lips and Alexia watched as his arousal hardened in front of her."
            "Alexia climbed onto his lap, straddling him, and ground against his erection. Sil held her waist, his breath coming out heavier with each roll of her hips."
            "Her cunt was already dripping when she reached down and slid him inside of her. Alexia whimpered as he thrust inside of her at once, pushing the full length of himself as far as her pussy would allow."
            al "You don't waste any time, do you?"
            "Her laugh came out breathy and receded into a moan as Sil dragged himself in and out of her, lifting her up and down on his cock in a quick, steady motion."
            "Alexia's fingers dug into his shoulders, the tip of his cock pressing deep inside her waiting cunt. She could already feel her climax approaching when Sil removed one hand from her waist."
            scene cg978 with fade
            pause 3
            "She gasped as he stuck a finger in her asshole, then two, curling them in and out of her in tandem with the motion of his cock."
            "Her thighs clenched. Oh fuck, she felt {i}good{/i}. Everything about Sil was smooth and slippery and so easy to slide and stretch inside of her, morphing her body to his pleasure with ease. She didn't even need to worry about lubrication when his body naturally provided it."
            "Alexia's moans turned to quick pants as she reached her orgasm, her nails clawing into his back as violent tremors shook her body."
            "Sil didn't stop, his movements only growing more fervent with his own growing climax. It was so easy for her to give into him, to let him fuck, fuck, fuck her until he came."
            "And came he did. Sil's choked out a gasp as his cum shot out deep into her pussy. He clutched Alexia tightly to him, their bodies rubbing until he was finished."
            scene cg979 with fade
            pause 3
            show draith happy behind cg979
            dra "...I see my desk was put to good use."
            "Heat rushed to Alexia's face as she finally noticed Draith standing in the doorway. He raised an amused eyebrow at them, and Alexia could see him admiring Sil's masculine features."
            "Despite her shaky legs, Alexia climbed off of Sil and yanked on her uniform. Draith held up a hand."
            dra "No need to rush on my account. I'll come back later."
            dra "Make sure to clean up when you're done!"
            "He winked at them before stepping out of the office and shutting the door in his wake."
            return
        else:
            "How could she be angry at him if he was so desperate to stay by her side? Alexia couldn't bring herself to explain the intricacies of murder tonight, not when he'd risked his life for her."
            al "Well, thank you. I'm happy we get to be together."
            "Sil beamed, her words putting him in a better mood."
            "Alexia dug around the office a little bit until she came across some extra treats. She gave them to Sil as a reward."
            al "Don't eat them all at once. I don't want you to get sick."
            "Sil grinned and nodded, munching on the snacks while she finished bandaging him up. At least she wouldn't have to worry about him being sold off anymore."
            return





label biting_to_court:

scene bg25 with fade
show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve

"Sil was certainly the smartest beast she'd ever encountered, but there was still so much for him to learn about her world."
"Today, that was mating."
"Alexia was sure Sil knew what mating was-- or at least the basic concept, he was a beast after all-- so she focused her efforts on the more social aspects, such as manners and dress."
"Sil rested his head in his arms on the ledge of the tank, his face pinched in concentration and confusion as he watched Alexia read another passage from her book."
"It was not one of their usual textbooks, but some kind of guide to etiquette and romance she had found abandoned in a dusty corner of the library."
"It had been exactly what she was looking for."
"Well, for the most part. She doubted Sil would need to know the finer details of salad forks or the different meanings of a lady fanning herself, but there were some basic manners and courtesies the book covered that, if Sil were ever to enter into basic society, he would need."

al "--And, last but certainly not least, it is expected of a gentleman to ensure his host or hostess is shown gratitude and respect for the invitation into their household."

sil "Your kind have so many rules."

"Sil pouted and Alexia laughed softly, nodding in agreement."

al "And that's only in the second chapter. Just wait; we haven't even reached the rules of courtship yet."

"Sil looked even more confused, his tail swishing back and forth in the water with wary curiosity."

sil "What is courtship?"

al "Ah-- Well, you know. Dating. It's usually the step before marriage or intercourse."

if silFavour > 3:
    "{i}Usually{/i}, Alexia had emphasized, easily recalling the feel of the Silquien's cock thrusting within her. Such traditions had been abandoned between them and, while she hadn't been considered in the moment, now she wondered if Sil regretted missing out on such things."

sil "Hm."

"Sil hummed in response, his face tense with concentration. Alexia tried to guess what was going on in that strange head of his and failed."

al "What are you thinking about?"

sil "Courting. You humans have so many rules already. I think you complicate it too much."

"Alexia smiled wryly. The Silquien had a point, even if she felt some of those complications were justified."

al "Well, we have a tendency to do that. Things are not so black and white, though, whether we like it or not"

"Sil stared at her blankly. Even with his displayed intelligence, she couldn't expect him to understand everything she did. Sometimes she didn't even fully comprehend everything going on."

al "Forget it. It's not something you will need to worry about, I'm sure. Silquiens just mate, after all--"

sil "We have courtship."

show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "What?"

"Alexia stared at him in shock. Sil hesitated, and Alexia was familiar with the tension on his face that told her he was struggling to find the right words. Communication may have been easy between them, but that did not mean words themselves were as kind."

sil "It's not like what you humans have, I think. We select a mate and make it known they are ours."

show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "That's Well, I suppose that's sort of courtship. Humans have a lot more put into it"

"Sil sighed, exasperated."

sil "Overcomplicating things again."

show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia chuckled. Oh, if only he knew just how complicated her situation was. That was not something she was ready to divulge with him yet, though, so Alexia attempted to keep their topic light."

al "What do Silquiens do for courting?"

sil "We bite."

"He flashed his sharp teeth with a smile. His eyes fell on her neck, as if he would leap forward and sink his teeth into her soft flesh now if she gave him the chance."

if silFavour > 3:
    "Alexia touched the back of her neck, her mind immediately snapping back to the puncture of his teeth against her skin during intercourse. A rush of heat colored her cheeks."
    al "You bite? Why?"
    sil "There is I can't think of the word But we have something here--"
    "Sil tapped the points of his teeth."
    sil "--that releases a scent, so we know when someone is mated and should leave them alone."
    "Alexia paused, her fingers brushing over the small indents his teeth left. They were hardly noticeable now, fading away into a light scar that would disappear entirely with time, but in that moment, she felt as though it were visible to anyone within a ten mile radius."
    al "So you would say we're already courting?"
    "Sil nodded, obviously pleased that Alexia had picked up on this so quickly. She wasn't sure how to feel about that."
    show alexia breeding aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "On one hand, Alexia felt embarrassed-- even ashamed-- to be sporting such an obvious mark of claim on her neck. On the other hand, this was Sil, and the idea that he had even {i}claimed{/i} her in such a way sent an excited thrill through her body."
    if all_actors["alexia"].relation > 40:
        "But she had a husband. A husband that Sil still knew nothing about. And now she suddenly hoped he would {i}never{/i} find out about it."
    "Sil didn't seem to notice her internal debate, his smile wide and eyes full of pride as he confirmed her suspicions."
    sil "We are. I thought you knew about it already, but that's okay!"
    sil "I'm just happy to be so close to you, Alexia."
    show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve
    "Sil reached forward and cupped her face in his palms. Alexia couldn't help leaning into his touch, too easily comforted by him; his face, his lips, his hands, anything that touched her and reminded her that everything would be okay."
    "Sil's thinking was so much simpler than Alexia's. Sil didn't need to worry about jealousy if other Silquiens didn't bother going after each other's mates. He didn't need to think about social etiquette, or long courtships, or even the ins and outs of marriage complications."
    "If only she could have been so lucky."
    "Still, seeing the smile on Sil's face, the knowledge that in some way she was {i}his{/i}"
    "She didn't have the words to describe her happiness."
    al "And I'm happy to be yours, Sil."
    "The Silquien beamed and pressed a kiss to her cheeks. Alexia giggled, and Sil pressed more kisses around her face, relishing in her laughter."
    "Then, suddenly, he pulled away."
    show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia blinked, startled and sure she had somehow done something wrong, but Sil stared at her with a burning curiosity that killed the settling doubt in her mind."
else:

    "Alexia stared at the pointed rows of teeth behind his lips and swallowed hard. She couldn't imagine them piercing her skin, claiming her as his."
    "She enjoyed Sil's company of course, but their friendship wasn't something she wanted to get more out of. Alexia was quite happy where they were."
    "But she wasn't oblivious; Alexia saw the longing in Sil's eyes, the way his gaze would flicker to her lips and sometimes lower. She saw the desire there, the want and the need to turn their friendship into something more."
    "Sil had not pushed on the subject since he first confessed his love, but didn't mean his emotions had gone away. He had simply tried to keep them hidden the best he could with what little skill he had in deception."
    "Not today, however. Alexia saw a change in his expression, a new wave of confidence in the usually timid Silquien. She could already guess what he was going to say before the words came tumbling out of his mouth."
    sil "Do you think I could court you, Alexia?"
    "Sil stared at her with wide, pleading eyes. She saw the look he gave the exposed flesh on her neck, his desire to sink his teeth into her and claim her as his written clearly on his face."
    menu:
        "Let him court you.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Alexia bit her lip, struggling to find the words to deny him."
            "Then, she realized she didn't want to."
            "Maybe it was her buoyant mood with him or something in the air. Maybe it was her desire for Sil's arms around her or the charming, childish smile he made that sometimes melted her heart."
            "Or maybe she liked him all along and kept trying to find excuses to avoid dealing with her feelings about the subject. About him. But as soon as he asked that question, it felt like something clicked."
            "Sil was right; humans were very, very complicated."
            al "Yes. I would love for you to court me, Sil."
            "Sil's jaw slacked, and Alexia almost laughed at the obvious shock on his face. Clearly he hadn't expected her to agree after her last rejection."
            "Flustered, Sil pushed himself up onto the tank's ledge and nodded, his eyes locked on her throat. Alexia tilted her head to the side to give him better leverage, closing her eyes."
            "She felt him hesitate at her side. Was he unsure? No, she could feel his breath against her neck, as if he was savoring this closeness between them."
            "Then came the pain."
            show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve
            "Alexia gasped as Sil sunk his teeth into her neck. It was dizzying, as if he was pushing something inside of her more than his teeth. Her whole body felt warmer, like she had been laid out in the sun."
            "Sil pulled away and Alexia touched the mark, her fingers tracing over the bloody indents. They weren't so deep that they would scar, but it would definitely take a little time for them to heal properly."
            show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve
            "Sil licked the blood from his teeth and lips, his eyes wide and hazy with what Alexia could only believe to be love. She too felt the same."
            al "Was that how you imagined it?"
            "It took a moment for Sil to find his words, still floundering over the fact she had allowed him to claim her at all."
            "Then his eyes widened and a new idea came to his mind."
        "Tell him you just want to be friends.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "Alexia bit her lip, struggling to find the words to deny him. She didn't want to hurt his feelings, but she had to make it clear that she only saw him as a friend."
            al "I don't think that's the best idea, Sil. You're a very good friend to me, and I would hate to ruin that."
            "Hurt flashed across Sil's face and he struggled to reign it in."
            sil "Oh. I see."
            "Sil lowered his head and nodded, more to himself than in agreement. Alexia felt a little bad for him. There weren't any other Silquien around to meet, and she knew the company in the pits usually left something to be desired."
            "Sil wouldn't be meeting his future mate anytime soon, that much she was sure."
            "So, she didn't complain when Sil sat a little closer to her, or sometimes not-so-accidentally brushed her hand with his. An attachment between them would be natural, but Alexia made sure any chances ended there."
            "Even if she pitied his situation, she would not lead him on."
            "Alexia stared at his teeth once more, another confirmation to herself that there would be nothing more between them. She could already feel the phantom pain of his teeth latching onto her skin, sinking in and drawing blood. What Sil saw as courtship, Alexia saw as a horror novel's scene come to life."
            "She silently wished whoever earned his affections in the future would have tough skin."
            "Sil cocked his head to the side, and Alexia realized she had been so lost in her own thoughts that she had missed his question entirely."
            al "I'm sorry, Sil. Could you repeat that?"

sil "What about humans? What sort of things do you do?"

"Even though he asked her, Sil looked as though he dreaded the coming answer. Perhaps this etiquette book had been more daunting for him than Alexia anticipated. Still, there was something charming about his serious concern, as if he was afraid to misstep with her."

show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve

al "There are lots of things people do for courting ladies: asking the parents' permission, going out to eat together one of my favorites was always receiving flowers, though."

"Alexia smiled fondly at the memory of Rowan striding up the path to her home, a large bouquet of beautiful lilies and hydrangeas bundled into his fist."

sil "Flowers?"

"The Silquien peered around the contents of his tank: a coral structure, a few smaller fish, lots of sand, but certainly no flowers. Alexia couldn't even imagine what an underwater flower might look like."

al "Yes-- bouquets, usually, but sometimes even a single flower is nice to have."
al "A lot of the men I knew in the village would simply spoil their ladies with gifts when they were courting. Sometimes after, too. It was quite romantic."

"Sil's lips pressed together tightly. He held up a finger, indicating for her to wait, and dove into the tank. Alexia watched him swim around near the bottom, searching for something."
"He popped back up shortly after with a bundle of seaweed drooping in his hand. With his brightest smile, Sil offered it out to her."
"It took all of Alexia's willpower not to laugh. She accepted his makeshift bouquet with a grin, ignoring how gross the slime felt over her fingers."

al "Thank you, Sil. This is beautiful."

"Sil beamed, proud of his work. There were no more distractions as they dove back into his lesson."

return





label clean_tank_for_happy_silquien:

scene bg25 with fade
show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve

"When Alexia arrived at Sil's tank for the day, she was aghast by how dirty it had become."
"Had she been ignoring it all this time? Was she really only noticing it for the first time now? She felt a prick of shame stab at her pride. She was usually so dutiful at cleaning up the breeding pits, and here she was letting poor Sil live in squalor."

show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Sil popped up with a smile over the edge of the tank, but it quickly disappeared when he saw Alexia's stubborn frown."

sil "What's wrong?"

al "Sil, I'll need you to leave the tank today. We have some cleaning to do."

"And so, after helping Sil relocate to a much smaller barrel of water she convinced some of the other staff to fill up and carry in, Alexia got to work."
"Cleaning Sil's tank was not easy by any means-- having to remove all of the water had been a nightmare, not to mention climbing in and standing atop her ladder to scrub every nook and cranny-- but some things had to be done."
"Sil watched her clean from the top of his cramped barrel, both fascinated and confused by her determination to wipe away the familiar grime of his home."

sil "Alexia?"

"Alexia grunted, squished somewhere between the coral structure as she rubbed a particularly obstinate stain on the glass. How had this even managed to collect grime?"

al "Yes, Sil?"

"The question took Alexia by surprise, and after maneuvering herself out from a piece of coral that grabbed at her hair, she found a reasonable answer."

al "Humans don't have to live in tanks, we breathe air."

sil "But I breathe air."

al "But you're used to the ocean, and we're used to land. We want to make you comfortable, so hence, the tank."

"Sil looked as though he wanted to object but kept his mouth shut. {i}Was{/i} his tank comfortable? He had told her as much, but was it only so he wouldn't worry her? Looking around the rest of the pits, she realized she hadn't truly considered if any of the animals were satisfied with their cages."

"Sil was different, though. Sil was sentient and intelligent, so was it okay keeping him in a tank? Did he feel trapped?"
"She was about to ask him, but Sil cut her off with another question. Alexia was secretly grateful for the disruption of her thoughts."

sil "Do you swim?"

al "Recreationally, yes. I used to go swimming quite often as a child."

"She could remember fond summers of diving into cool water to escape the heat, her legs kicking and flailing as she dove in and out of rivers, lakes, oceans, ponds, anything she could slip into. Her excitement for the activity had diminished over time, as most things do."

sil "Would you like to swim in my tank?"

menu:
    "Yes, I'd like to go swimming.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia pressed her lips together, considering. She wasn't exactly prepared for a swim today, but after spending hours cleaning his tank, it might be nice to go for a swim. Especially since the tank would be clean after."
        "She still had work to do, but maybe she would just stay late today to get it done."
        al "Sure, that sounds like fun. Let's finish cleaning it first, though."
        "Sil nodded and watched eagerly as Alexia finished cleaning his tank. Once she was finished, it took some time to fill back up and adjust to the right temperature before she helped Sil back into the water."
        "He waited patiently at the top of the tank as Alexia lingered on the ladder."
        sil "You are still swimming, aren't you?"
        al "Yes, of course."
        "Slipping out of her uniform, Alexia climbed into the water. It still hadn't fully adjusted to the temperature, and she let out a little yelp at how cold it felt against her toes as she climbed in."

        scene black with fade
        "Once she was fully submerged though, her body adapted quickly."
        "Sil grinned and, taking her hand in his, led her around the tank. It was different being inside of the glass cage while it was filled with water versus when it was dry; the dull underwater plants and structures looked more vibrant, more alive."
        "It was interesting swimming beside Sil. Alexia felt clumsy with her long legs kicking and splashing around in between her resurfaces for air and dives back down beside him to explore more of his tank."
        "She had helped pick out things for the tank, but she never realized how much Sil would take to them; would refer to them as pieces of his home."
        "Seeing the little things Sil got excited about in his tank made her want to take him back out and show him her rooms in the castle, or her home back in the village. She wanted to show him her books, her jewelry, her dresses, her bed."
        "Alexia wanted to introduce him to that part of her as well."
        "There were more air breaks than Alexia was proud of. Every couple of minutes she lost the strength to hold in her air, especially as they dove deeper toward the sandy floor, and would kick back up for more oxygen. Sil didn't seem to mind, but she felt bad nonetheless."
        "Eventually her limbs felt too weak to carry on, and Sil helped her climb back out of the tank and balance on the ladder as she dressed in her uniform."
        scene bg25 with fade
        show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve
        sil "Thank you for swimming with me, Alexia. I had fun."
        al "I did, too. Maybe you'll come see where I live sometime."
        "Sil's face lit up, although a part of her regretted making the suggestion. She had no idea if she would even be allowed to bring him up there, let alone how long he could go without being in his tank."
        sil "Yes! I would love that!"
        al "Great. I'll see what I can do, then."
        "Alexia smiled at him once more before shakily climbing down the ladder and returning to work."
        return
    "No thank you, I'm not prepared.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "She couldn't deny that the offer was tempting; after spending hours cleaning his tank, Alexia almost felt she deserved a bit of fun and relaxation."
        "But Sil was only one of the creatures she had to care for today, and there was still plenty of work to get done. Not to mention the fact she had nothing to wear, and the idea of working the rest of the day in a wet uniform was less than appealing."
        al "Maybe some other time. I'm not quite prepared for a swim today."
        "Sil nodded, clearly disappointed but understanding. Alexia finished cleaning the tank and helped Sil back into it, spending a few minutes to chat with him before she moved onto her next task for the day."
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('the_full_package', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)
    event('alexia_succubus_humiliation', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'", 'castle.buildings["pit"].driders >= 2', 'all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30', 'dominanceBJ',), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)
    event('andras_alexia_caretaker_anal', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'", 'alexiaAndrasObedient', 'castle.buildings["pit"].driders >= 3',), depends=('the_challenge', 'drider_exhibitionism',), run_count=1, group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)
    event('pensRepeatAndrasNTR', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding'", 'monsterPensAndrasLingerie',), group='alexia_breeding', priority=pr_npc)

label the_full_package:

scene bg25 with fade

show alexia breeding aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia knelt on the musty floor to one of the breeding pit cages, her sponge soaking up and wiping away the stubborn grime and mud that collected between the cracks."
"Work had come with its own set of challenges this morning, but it was nothing compared to the lingering dream in the back of her mind. Just the thought of it sent another pleasurable thrill through her body."
"It wasn't often Alexia dreamed of sex, but there was something about this particular instance that stuck with her, invading her thoughts with a sensation of ecstasy she yearned to fulfill."
"She couldn't push the dream from her mind; it had been so lifelike, with the shadowed man's hands running across her bodice, his cock pressed up against the wet opening of her cunt..."
"{i}Damn it{/i}. She was thinking about it again."

show draith neutral behind bg25

dra "Something wrong?"

show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia jumped, snapping back to the present as she took in Draith standing beside the cage door with a curious look on his face."

hide draith
show draith happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Ah, no, not at all. Why do you ask?"

dra "Because you've been cleaning the same spot for fifteen minutes."

"Alexia looked down at the floors; this particular spot had been scrubbed cleaner than the rest, with almost shining stone that practically looked new. She flushed, sloshing her sponge back into the bucket as she moved to another spot."

al "Sorry. I think I'm just a bit distracted today."

dra "I can see that."

"The dark elf looked amused. Alexia's gaze strayed to the brown package in his arms, its contents tied tightly at the end with a thin string."

al "What is that?"

dra "O-Oh, it's nothing."

"The elf's face deepened to a shade of purple as he shifted the package in his arms, tucking it further out of view. Alexia raised a brow but didn't push the subject."
"An orc tromped up beside Draith then, his expression set in a harsh glare. A few lingered behind the first, equally menacing as they approached the beastmaster."

show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with moveinright

os "We gotta problem wif yer beast."

show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

"Draith raised a skeptical brow."

dra "Don't you {i}always{/i} have some sort of problem with my beasts? What is it now?"

os "Yer drida is causin' problems. Won't listen."

dra "I doubt that, but go on. I'm assuming you mean Lissie; what's wrong with her?"

os "She won't get up and keeps snappin' her teeth. Won't move with us at all."

dra "Won't get up? Did you check to see if she's hurt?"

"The orc scoffed, a clear indication that they hadn't bothered to look. Draith pursed his lips in annoyance."

dra "Well if you weren't so {i}careless{/i} with my poor creatures, this wouldn't be an issue."

"The elf sighed and held out his package to Alexia."

dra "Alexia, would you mind just dropping this off in my office? It appears I'm needed. {i}Again{/i}."

"Alexia didn't miss the distaste Draith sent to the orc as he spoke. She quickly rose to her feet and accepted the brown parcel"

al "Of course."

dra "Thank you-- ah, and don't worry about opening it up. You can just leave it on my desk."

os "She's gettin' bitchy--"

dra "Yes, yes, I'm coming."

hide orc soldier with moveoutright
hide draith with moveoutright

"Leaving her cleaning supplies behind, Alexia carried the package to Draith's office."
"As she held the brown package, she couldn't help but notice its odd shape; it was bulky, with something long and slender inside that extended at one of the edges. When she adjusted the package in her arms, she found that it was easy to bend to her will."

al "What could he be hiding in here?"

"Curiosity got the better of her. She shifted the parcel back and forth between her hands, trying to guess what could be inside."
"When she couldn't figure it out, Alexia gave up and opened the package, dumping it onto the beastmaster's desk."

show alexia breeding shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "Oh my!!"

"A long purple-fleshed cock bounced out of the package, its length and head wiggling as it landed against the desk's surface."
"Well, that was the last thing Alexia expected from his parcel."

al "It's not real, is it?"

show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Braving herself, Alexia poked the cock. It rolled against the desk, perfectly fake. She breathed a sigh of relief."

al "This thing is huge I never expected Draith to be waiting on something like this."

"Alexia eyed up the fake cock, shocked by its thickness and length. Draith was such a nimble man, it was hard to imagine him taking something so large."
"Not that she would have any trouble with it right?"
"Alexia licked her lips, the desire from her dream pulling at her with violent temptation."
"She knew she should get back to work, but Alexia could already see herself straddling the faux flesh between her thighs, slipping its full length into her"

show alexia breeding aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Her face heated up at the thought."

menu:
    "Use the dildo.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene cg1040 with fade
        show alexia breeding aroused behind cg1040
        pause 3
        "She couldn't resist any longer; the dream was at the forefront of her mind, and Alexia {i}needed{/i} to feel a cock inside of her."
        "Besides, Draith was busy with the orcs. He shouldn't be coming back for a while, right?"
        "Glancing around the room, Alexia carried the dildo around to the other side of the desk and planted it on the floor, suctioning it against the cool stone. It swayed slightly, the tip pointing up toward her waiting cunt."
        "Lifting her skirt above her belly, Alexia positioned herself above the dildo and pressed it inside of her."
        al "Ooohhh"
        "She breathed a sigh of relief, her voice hitching into a moan as she slid fully down to its base. Saints, she felt so {i}full{/i}. Alexia closed her eyes, the image of the mysterious shadow man in her dreams returning to the forefront of her mind."
        "Her hips moved on their town, jerking back and forth against the dildo as she slid up and down and up and down, each thrust becoming easier as her pussy grew wet with the sensation."
        scene cg1041 with fade
        show alexia breeding aroused behind cg1041
        pause 3
        al "Oh fuck."
        "She could still feel the mysterious man's hands on her hips as he thrust inside of her from behind, his grip firm as he drove into her body. She matched her movements with the memory, reaching one hand to play with her clit while she bounced on the dildo."
        "The stone floor was harder on her knees than she hoped, but Alexia barely paid any attention as she imagined the shadowed figure whispering in her ear, his breath hot against her sensitive skin as he pleasured her."
        "Her thrusts picked up speed, desperate to feel more, more, more. It had been so good to feel this mysterious figure in her dream have his way with her like an animal. She could still picture his hands gripping her body like a play thing, using her however he saw fit."
        "Alexia bit down on her lip as her orgasm built up, each memory of the dream invading her mind as she bounced on the thick girth of the dildo."
        scene cg1041 with sshake
        scene cg1041 with sshake
        scene cg1042 with flash
        show alexia breeding aroused behind cg1042
        pause 3
        al "Oh fuck, oh fuck, oh fuck--"
        show draith neutral behind cg1042
        dra "Alexia?!"
        "Alexia's eyes snapped open. She froze."
        "Oh fuck, indeed."
        "Alexia's hold on her skirt slipped, and her lips parted open in shock as Draith stepped into the office. He looked at the discarded empty parcel on his desk, then the dildo clearly suctioned between her legs."
        "Instead of anger, the dark elf looked put out, his lower lip jutting out into a dismayed pout."
        dra "I was so looking forward to using that, too"
        "Alexia's face burned with embarrassment and shame. She could barely bring herself to look at the dark elf in the eye."
        al "I-I'm so sorry, Draith. I have no idea what came over me."
        "Alexia started to lift off of the dildo but Draith shook his head, waving her off with a disappointed sigh."
        dra "Don't. Keep it, please. There's no way I'll be able to get any enjoyment out of it now, not after seeing this"
        dra "But if you wouldn't mind, next time, maybe wait until after your shift?"
        al "O-Of course. I'm sorry again."
        "She hurriedly slipped the dildo out from under herself and wiped it off with the edge of her skirt. Draith awkwardly avoided looking at her, busying himself with tossing the empty parcel into the trash instead."
        scene black with fade
        show draith neutral behind black
        "As Alexia scrambled out of the office, tucking the dildo discreetly between her skirts, she heard Draith mumbling sadly to himself as he resumed his work."
        dra "It looked so much smaller than when I ordered it I'll need to get something girthier next time."
        return
    "Get back to work.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia stared down at the dildo and bit her lip, the temptation to use it on herself almost overwhelming. Would it really hurt to just shove it inside of her for a little bit?"
        "No. She couldn't do that; this was Draith's, after all. She wasn't even supposed to know what was inside this package, let alone use it on herself."
        "Disappointed, Alexia picked up the cock and shoved it back in the package's wrapping, making sure to tie it tightly before setting it on the desk once more. Hopefully Draith wouldn't even notice that she'd opened it in the first place."
        "With a sigh, Alexia returned back to the cages. She would just need to find a way to get herself off later."
        return





label alexia_succubus_humiliation:

scene bg25 with sshake
show alexia breeding concerned at center
show alexia breeding concerned at midright with moveoutright

al "Ah!"


show alexia breeding neutral at center with moveinleft

al "Dont you snarl at me, mister! Just because you got rejected by the last female we introduced you to doesnt mean you get to vent your frustrations on me. "

"The drider showed his teeth in an ugly grimace, then retreated into his cell, chastised. They were always a handful once they reached breeding age, even with Draiths expert training."

al "(And speaking of handfuls)"

show succubus 2 neutral at edgeright with dissolve

al "How long are you planning on glaring at me from that corner? "


show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
show succubus 2 neutral at midright with moveinleft

"The demon tsked in annoyance, then stepped out of her hiding spot, throwing Alexia an annoyed look. Blonde hair flowed down her shoulders, and as she placed her hand on the stone wall next to her, her long talons bore into it in irritation."

show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

al " I remember you."



al "Youre one of the succubi who spied on me and Rowan before, arent you?. "



al "The foul-mouthed, rude one."

rsucc "I didnt see a reason to be polite to a cock-hogging, greedy little village slut, and I- "



al "Oh for the love of- Show some respect! "

if AlexiaXzaratlInfluence > 3:
    show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve
    al "I cant believe it. Xzaratl is always so nice and caring. She might be the sweetest person in the whole castle."

    show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
    al "And her own subordinate is acting like a complete bitch!"
else:

    al "I might not know much about demons, but Xzaratl at the very least tries to be polite! I cant believe her own subordinate could be such a complete bitch! "

"Hearing Xzaratls name put a stop to the rude demons litany of curses. Her lips formed a thin line, and two stared at each for a moment."



"Most cubi were still a mystery to Alexia - especially Xzaratls inner circle, who always greeted her with a predatory smile, followed by a respectful nod. The lowest of them on the other hand "
"Some werent that complex. Alexia easily recognized a simple bully looking for an easy target to push around. She would find none in Alexia today."

al "If you have something to say, do so, and let us be done with it."

rsucc " Its just not {i}fair{/i}."

"Alexia arched an eyebrow on her, which only served to infuriate the woman further."

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 3:
    rsucc "Lord Blackwell might be the only man of quality in this entire shithole. And you and Xzaratl keep him to yourself!"
else:

    rsucc "Blackwell might be the only man of quality in this entire shithole. But you keep him all to yourself!!"









al "Thats what {i}wives{/i} tend to do. Or were you not briefed on basic human practices before coming here? "

rsucc "I know what a wife {i}is{/i}, but- Well"

show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve

"The Rude Succubus eyed her chest, and squinted angrily. Alexia blinked - then smiled, and pushed her chest out just a little."

al "I suppose I am slightly prettier than your average peasant girl."
al "As do most women here, now that I think of it. Is that the fly in your porridge? Competition in Castle Bloodmeen causing you problems, dear?"

rsucc "Hrmph."

"The succubus pouted, and Alexia would be inclined to think it adorable, if one ignored the demons crass behaviour - and obvious thirst for her husbands cock."

al "(So refreshingly simpleminded) "

menu:
    "Toy with the succubus a little.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump toySuccubus
    "Enough wasting time - tell her to leave you alone. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "Well, lifes not fair sweety. I heard your complaint, now away with you. People work here, you know."
        "She shooed her away with her hand, and the demon reluctantly obeyed, murmuring obscenities under her breath."
        hide succubus 2 with moveoutright
        show alexia breeding neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
        al "And stop spying on us!"
        show succubus 2 neutral behind bg25
        rsucc "Fuck you!"
        scene black with fade
        show alexia breeding neutral behind black
        al " Unbelievable."
        return

label toySuccubus:

if AlexiaXzaratlInfluence > 3:
    al "I suppose it is a {i}little{/i} selfish of us, to hog Rowan to ourselves like that"
else:

    al "I suppose it is a {i}little{/i} selfish of me, to hog Rowan to myself like that"

show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "But I dont see why I should share him with every floozy that {i}clearly{/i} hasn't had a good dicking in months."

rsucc "Hey-! "
rsucc "It hasnt been {i}months{/i}..."

al "Arent sexless cubi sort of like dogs? Doesnt one week of abstinence for demons equal a decade of human life?"

rsucc "What?! Where have you heard that?"

al "Oh, somewhere. Regardless, I really dont see why I should share my husband when there are so many orcs around."

rsucc "{i}Because{/i} orcs cant keep a good fucking tempo if their life depend on it. Believe me, I tried. "

al "I... sympathize? Rowan mentioned a similar issue with teaching them how to march, but as much as Id like to do something about it, I cant help with every issue that pops up around here. The driders alone take considerable- "

"She stopped, as if struck by a sudden thought. The impertinent succubus perked up, for once quietly waiting for her to finish. Alexia barely held back her grin."

al "Hmm From what Rowan said, driders and their wellbeing will be integral to his long term plans, but Draith has been struggling with getting proper help handling them... "

"She kept wondering out loud, and the demon leaned forward, eyes shining like lanterns. It was like dangling a piece of meat before a hungry dog - almost literally, as she noticed the demons tail waggle behind her back."

show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve

al "I suppose if you do want to get into my husband's good graces "

menu:
    "Have her fuck the driders.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump succDriders
    "Have her scrub the floors.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "She beckoned to the demoness, ordering her to follow. Once they were around the corner - she handed her a grey towel and a bucket full of water, forcing them into the demoness hands before she could protest."
        al "Start with cleaning the place. Its an absolute mess."
        rsucc " Seriously?"
        al "What, are you not familiar with working on your knees? "
        rsucc "I- Well, I am, but not like {i}that{/i}."
        al "I think youll catch on in no time. Friendly advice, use your hands more than your tongue. Your mouth is so filthy it could have the opposite effect to what we intend."
        "The succubus looked like she was about to explode - and did just that, starting a litany of curses so colorful and long, Alexia suspected she just learned how to say fuck in several languages long thought dead."
        hide succubus 2 with moveoutleft
        show alexia breeding happy at midleft with dissolve
        "And without stopping, the succubus dropped to her knees, and started working. Alexia had to admire the sheer determination - even if she couldnt approve of the lack of manners."
        scene black with fade
        "Wearing a soft smile, she left the demon alone, and returned to her duties - the litany of curses accompanying her throughout the day."
        return

label succDriders:

show succubus 2 neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

"She beckoned the demoness forward. Once close, Alexia wrapped her hand around the succubus's waist, and moved aside to show the cell behind her. The drider, till now brooding in silence, raised his head to observe them. "

al "This is Asir. Hes been feeling a little frustrated since the latest breeding partner we introduced him to refused to mate with him. "

rsucc "They get a say in who they fuck? "

al "Of course! Theyre not slaves or animals - the cells are as much for their safety as it is for ours."

"The rude succubus furrowed her eyebrows, trying to make sense of Draiths policies - only to yelp in surprise as Alexia grabbed her ass."

al "Still, having been raised in Castle Bloodmeen does leave them a little inexperienced when it comes to drider usual mating rituals, and everything that follows. Asir here needs Someone to practice on. "

rsucc " Im not letting that thing even touch my cunt."

al "Oh, you can keep that one chaste and pure if it matters to you so much."

"She trailed her finger up, circling around the base of the demons tail, then slid it down again - and pressed the tip of her finger against the cubis dirty hole. Alexia felt the demon's body shiver all around her flesh."

al "Asir has been curious about how our {i}other{/i} holes work So thats what youre going to use. "
al "And before you say anything, remember: "
al "We have dozens of demons here. Why should we favour you above others?"

"She ran her finger back and forth, pushing into the succubus so she had to lean against the cells steel bars. The drider stood up by now, having caught whiff of the conversation."
"His cock dangled before their eyes, half unsheathed. Seeing its protruding shape, and feeling the warmth of the cubis body, Alexia couldnt deny her own arousal growing."

al "So how will it be, dear? "

"The demon made no effort to push her away. She was biting her lips hard enough to draw blood, and her eyes were fixated on the cock in front of her."

rsucc " Do you promise to tell your husband about me?"

menu:
    "[Lie] Of course!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "If you prove your loyalty Of course."
    "If shes a good little pet Why not?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The question made her pause. This really was little more than punishment for her impertinence. But seeing her squirm in desperate need for her husbands cock had a charm of its own. Maybe Rowan would enjoy it too."
        al "If you keep being a polite little demon Perhaps something could be arranged. "

rsucc " Fuck, lets do it then."

show succubus 2 neutral at midright with moveoutright

"Alexia couldnt help but grin at the succubus' determined expression. Only a demon of lust could approach a simple request like a challenge to a duel. Taking the keys out, she unlocked the cell, and opened the doors wide."

al "Asir, be a dear and come here."

"The drider walked out of his cell, clearly excited about what was about to come. Already he was undressing the succubus with his eyes - only to recoil a little once he met the demons withering gaze."

show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Now, now - why the hostile attitude? "

rsucc "Driders are no better than orcs - mindless beasts with no technique to speak of. Why should I look forward to this? "

al "If you treat him right, maybe hell surprise you. Even if he doesnt speak - something you honestly should learn from him - Asir is an intelligent and promising specimen. I have high hopes for him."

"She ran her hand up the driders leg. The young male lowered his head obediently, though his eyes never left the cubis near-naked figure. "

al "Now be so kind and strip down, lay on the table, and stick your ass out."

rsucc "The fuck you just said-"

al "And be quick about it, if the other driders grow restless because I spent too much time here I will have you service them as well."

"{i}That{/i} put the cubi in her place. She hastily scrambled to the heavy table located at the center of the room, throwing her dress aside. Alexia smiled, and took a place by her side. "


scene cg1108 with fade
show alexia breeding neutral behind cg1108
show succubus 2 neutral behind cg1108
pause 3

al "You know You actually have a pretty shapely rear, now that I look at it."

rsucc "Y-yeah, I suppose so."

"Alexia placed her hands on the demons ass, massaging it with circular motions. The rude succubus, now acting far more subdued in her unexpectedly submissive position, watched her with a growing blush on her face."

al "You can shapeshift, no? So was it a conscious choice?"

rsucc "Cant blame a girl for wanting to look nice-"

al "Not blaming you at all! I think its cute. And Im not the only one here who thinks that way."

"The drider continued to pace nearby, his erect cock protruding out of his lower half like an obsidian javelin. The succubus glanced nervously in his direction, eyeing the pulsating shaft."
"Meanwhile, Alexia spread the demons cheeks, presenting her unguarded hole to the drider."

al "Asir, I expect you to be at your best behaviour. No fucking until I allow it."

"The drider nodded his head eagerly. Alexia moved one hand over to the Cubis pink little butthole, and prodded it gently - only to find it nervously clenched."

al "Thats no good, dear. You have to relax a little "

menu:
    "Lube her up with the driders precum.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "She signaled for the drider to come closer. Eager to finally see some action, it growled in annoyance as Alexia had it stop mere inches away, placing one finger on his cock. "
        al "Patience, Asir."
        "She teased the drider just a little, making his cock twitch in desire. Already the tip started to moisten - and after a moment, a white drop formed up, one Alexia was quick to scoop up."
        rsucc "What are you- AH!"
        "Alexia pushed her finger up the succubus ass, cooing soothingly as the demon let out a pained moan."
        al "Relax. Imagine its Rowans, if thats what youre into."
        "The rude succubus gritted her teeth, and tried to follow Alexias order. Another scoop of precum later, she managed to slide two fingers in. Two more - and it was three."
        al "There, all ready."
    "Lube her up with her own juices.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        rsucc "Aaa-ah?!"
        "Alexia gave no warning as her fingers found their way inside the demon's pussy, plunging deep. Much to her delight, she found the succubus to be already growing wet."
        al "My my~~ And here you were, being all hesitant and crude, when your pussy is begging for a drider cock."
        rsucc "W-well Look, its been a while!"
        al "Please. All cubi are insatiable sluts. Most of you are even proud of that, arent you?"
        "She moved her fingers out, admiring how they glistened in the flickering torch light of the monster pens. A moment later, she was sliding them up the cubis ass, cooing soothingly as the demon let out a pained moan."
        al "Relax. Imagine it is Rowans cock, if thats what youre into."
        "The rude succubus gritted her teeth, and tried to follow Alexias order. Again, Alexia pushed her fingers into the demons soddy cunt, and again, she forced her fingers into her anus - this time fitting two of her fingers."
        "She repeated the process again - with great satisfaction fitting three of her fingers now."
        al "There, all ready."

"She pulled her fingers out, and admired how her butthole twitched, as if not wanting to let her go. Alexia placed her hands on the demons ass again, and looking up to the drider - spread her open."

al "Shes all yours, Asir. But remember what we talked about. Gentle and considerate."

rsucc "I cant believe Im-"


scene black with fade
show alexia breeding neutral behind black
show succubus 2 neutral behind black

"The drider pushed his hips, forcing the tip of his cock into the demons ass! The succubus let out a silent scream, then forced her mouth shut, trying to blink away the tears. "

al "I said be gentle! Come on, try again."

"The drider grunted what had to be an apology, then pushed again, this time with less force. Alexia held the succubus back in an iron grip, and watched with glee as the drider started to bury its manhood inside of her."

al "There you go. How does it feel, dear? To have your ass split by a drider?"

rsucc "Nnnngh. Its too- forceful! I told you they had no technique!"

al "Thats what were working on here, arent we?"

"Alexia hid a smirk, then nodded at the drider, ordering him to keep going. The veiny, black cock slowly disappeared inside of his prey, causing the drider to smile wickedly."

al "Let her grow accustomed to your size. We want her moaning in desire like a common slut, not grunting in pain."

rsucc "Hey, thats- ahh!"

"The beast started to pull out, then made a short, powerful thrust, causing the table to creak, and pushing the succubus further down. The poor demon instinctively forced her talons into the dark wood, searing long scars into it."

al "Slowly Gently"

"Still holding the succubus ass, alexia started to make slow, circular motions, her soft voice aiming to soothe both of the unlikely lovers. Finding his prey sufficiently subdued, the drider visibly calmed down. As for the demon"

rsucc "Ha. Ha Haaa"

"Pained moans slowly turned to that of building desire, the scowl on her face clearly there to hide her feelings, and deny Alexia the satisfaction."

al "You know there is no shame in enjoying drider cock, right?"

rsucc "A dildo Can feel good Too It doesnt- ah!"

"The drider pushed into her roughly, obviously displeased by the comparison. Alexia clicked her tongue in annoyance."

al "I {i}said{/i} play nice, both of you! "

"The succubus scoffed, then lowered her head. Alexia took the opportunity to reach out to the drider, and bring his head down so she could whisper into his ear."

al "Make her feel good, and maybe I can convince her to visit every week. Wouldnt that be nice? "

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    "She had no intention of doing such a thing at first - but seeing the demon slowly surrender to Asirs throbbing slab was making her heart beat faster in ways she couldnt quite understand."
    "She might be a prisoner in Bloodmeen - but right now, she was no longer in a position of weakness."
else:

    "She told herself it was simply for practical reasons - and that it wasnt simply because there was something incredibly arousing in making a demon surrender to cock."

"The drider heeded her advice, and resumed his thrust in a deliberate, gentle manner. Eight legs allowed for control other lovers could only dream of. And a few minutes later, despite her reluctance, despite her opposition to the idea"

rsucc "Ha. Haaaa.. Oo-oh!"

"The demoness was again panting lustfully, her hips rocking ever so slightly to match the driders thrust."
"Alexia didnt say a word, not wishing to bring her out of that blissful state. Her hands continued to admire the demon's body, her fingers kneading its supple asscheeks, then moving to other locations."
"A light stroke of the pussy lip, a gentle push down to keep the ass presented to the beast, a little pinch to the nipples, and soon-"

rsucc "---!"

"The demoness let out a muffled moan, hoping Alexia wouldnt notice her orgasm. The pens caretaker pretended to be oblivious - then wrapped her hand around the driders back, pushing him forward, urging him to go faster."
"Asir obliged, his cock now pistoning in and out of the demons ass, forcing her to brace herself to keep her position. His breath grew heavier."

rsucc "W-wait, not-"

"He didnt listen - he buried his cock as deep as he could, and Alexia witnessed it pulsate as the beast started to pour his semen inside of his new lover, trails of it suddenly dripping out of her well-fucked asshole."

rsucc "-insi-aaaaaaah!"

"The demoness threw her head up, her tongue rolling out. She looked like a bitch in heat - an image that suited her well, in Alexias eyes."

al "Feeling alright, dear? "

rsucc "Nnngh. I feel Full"
rsucc "Didnt know Driders came so much "

al "Then this was an illuminating experience for us all, dont you agree, Asir?"

"The drider nodded his head - and started to move his cock again. Alexia giggled, then pulled away, causing the demoness to snap her head at Alexia."

rsucc "Wait.. We had a deal-"

al "Oh dont worry, well discuss it later. For now, enjoy yourself. Its not that unpleasant, is it?"

"She caressed the womans cheek - and saw the demoness look away, biting her lips to keep herself from moaning."

al "Be nice. "

scene black with fade

"She left the succubus right there, and moved on with her duties - wondering if the demoness will visit her again - be it to play with the driders, or to have her make good on her promise."

return





label andras_alexia_caretaker_anal:

scene bg25 with fade
show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
show alexia breeding neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show draith neutral at midleft with dissolve

"This week, Master Andras was once more inspecting the driders. "

show andras happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia breeding happy at edgeleft with dissolve
show draith happy at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia was happy to see the man pleased with the progress theyve made. Draith was just showing off the latest specimen, going into a rather lengthy technical explanation on some rare carapace mutation it displayed, when Adras interrupted him."

an "Yes, yes, you have reasons to be proud. But I am concerned about the diet youve been feeding them."

dra "Oh, there is no reason for worry, master. They follow a very strict-"

an "Exactly. They need variety. A delicacy, presented to only the most impressive warriors. "
an "Cla-Min has been to the elven forests recently. Ask her if she has anything my driders might enjoy. "

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
show alexia breeding neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

show draith neutral at midleft with dissolve

dra "I dont- "

"Draith wasnt able to even start protesting - Andras icy stare shut him up on the spot. The drow beastmaster looked to Alexia for help, but the woman wasnt particularly quick to grant it."
"There was no man in the castle who could disobey Andras. Drokk was proof of it."

hide draith with moveoutleft
show alexia breeding neutral at midleft with moveinleft

show andras happy at midright with dissolve

"Finally, looking like a man sent for execution, Draith retreated from the room. Seeing him shake, Andras chuckled a little."

an "This will do him good. Its pathetic of him to be afraid of {i}Cla-Min{/i} of all people. But enough about that. "

show alexia breeding aroused at center with moveinleft

"The moment they were alone, Andras pulled her close, kissing her ravenously. Caught slightly by surprise, she was nevertheless quick to submit to it."
"As always, Andras was insatiable, his hands roaming her body, making her moan into his lips. She could feel his hardening cock press into her thigh through her clothes, eager to fuck her."
"A low growl from the side brought her out of the moment. A handful of driders were looking from behind the cell bars, upset at being mere spectators. Andras paid them no heed, his hand reaching down to grab her ass."

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

an "Hrm. This dress is atrocious, Alexia. You should flaunt your figure, not hide it behind half a dozen layers."

al "One can hardly take care of driders in their lingerie, Master Andras."

an "Someone like you shouldnt take care of them at all."

"He grabbed her by the chin, forcing her to look him in the eyes as his other hand reached for her chest. She gasped when he squeezed her breasts roughly, kneading her through the thick apron."

an "Strip for me."

al "Master Andras"

an "{b}Strip{/b}."

"His command wasnt as forceful as the one he gave to Draith, but still, it allowed for no debate to be had on the topic. But should she really just strip while at work? "

menu:
    "So filthy, yet Exciting.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
    "When Andras ordered, she obeyed. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
        $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 1)
    "She shouldnt - such games are best left for the bedroom.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia breeding neutral at center with dissolve
        al "Master Andras, please With Draith gone, I have to see to the Driders. "
        "His thumb trailed across her lips, making her cease further protests. His hand wandered to her other tit, his caresses as insistent as before."
        an "Do not think about what the driders need. Think about what I want."
        show alexia breeding aroused at center with dissolve
        an "I want to see you naked Alexia. Take off that ugly dress, and show me your wonderful body in all its glory."
        "She blushed at the praise, trying to look away, but there was no escaping Andras intense gaze. Even though they were in such a public place, maybe she should just "
        menu:
            "Agree to strip.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
            "She really shouldnt. Rowan was counting on her here. ":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show alexia breeding neutral at center with dissolve
                "While she enjoyed her budding relationship with Andras, stripping in the monster pens and willfully ignoring her duties was a step too far. She shook her head, trying to pull away from the man."
                al "This is really not the place for it, Master."
                an "Hrm."
                "Andras grip did not lessen, and her demon lover held her in place. His eyes turned cold, hiding the anger inside."
                show alexia breeding shocked at center with dissolve
                show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
                "And then he slapped her ass, laughing boisterously."
                an "Ha! Still being a closeted slut, Alexia? Fine by me!"
                an "All that fake modesty makes it all the sweeter when I pin you to the wall, thrust my cock into your wet, needy cunt, and make you moan my name like a greedy little whore."
                show alexia breeding neutral at center with dissolve
                show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
                al "Ha, ha Thats "
                "As crude and obscene the description was, it probably wasnt that far from the truth. Still, she had her boundaries."
                an "Pick your two most impressive driders, and make sure they are given whatever Draith gets from Cla-Min. Ill be following your progress."
                al "Of course, Master Andras. We wont disappoint. "
                an "Good."
                hide andras with moveoutleft
                "He left without another word, and Alexia let out a breath she didnt know she was holding. Encounters with Andras always were intense, and not always in a good way."
                scene black with fade
                "In the end, he didnt come to check on their progress, that week or the other. Maybe she shouldve stripped after all "
                return

show alexia breeding happy at center with dissolve

al " As Master commands. "

show alexia breeding aroused at midleft with moveoutleft
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

"There was no way to remove the coat in an enticing way, but Alexia did her best. Wiggling her ass at the red demon, she pulled it over her head and threw it onto a nearby table."
"The shirt was next. Then, the bra. Finally, she bent over, her back to her man, and pulled her panties down."

show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve

"The monster pens were always cold. But she couldnt blame the temperature when she noticed her nipples standing. She turned to Andras to present herself, and saw the demons gaze trailing her naked skin with obvious hunger. "

an "Much better."

al "Im glad you approve, Master Andras."

an "Of your body, always. But I am slightly disappointed, Alexia."
an "You should be wearing my outfit underneath."

"She blushed at the thought. With how skimpy it was, it was basically lingerie."

al "I wouldnt want it to get dirty, Master."

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

an "Really now."

"The demon took a look around the place, and Alexia blushed a little when she realized what a poor state it was in. Cleaning the pens was a daunting task that never seemed to end - no matter how hard she applied herself, the walls always seemed to crawl with filth."

an "Im glad you treasure my gifts so much. But at the same time, the fact you even want to work here tells me you dont mind getting a little dirty. "

"She wasnt sure how to reply to that, but seeing Andras grin, she settled on a polite smile. The demon chuckled, then took a step in her direction."

scene bg25 with sshake
hide alexia
show andras smirk at center with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked shocked at center with dissolve


al "Aah!"



"In an instant, she was shoved into the nearest table, her butt sticking out, Andras hands already caressing the crack between her asscheeks. He forced her legs apart, then sunk one finger into her cunt, while another prodded her anus. "

show alexia necklace naked aroused at center with dissolve

an "Youre already wet, Alexia."

"She giggled a little nervously. In her current position, she had a clear view of the driders still around them, all of them eyeing them with bestial, barely restrained lust. Wasnt this going a little too far? "

al "Its, ah A little embarrassing. Undressing Being naked in front of all the driders "

an "Afraid theyll tell? Dont worry. They know who their true master is. They know when to keep their mouth shut, and when to sing to my pleasure."

"He suddenly pushed another finger into her cunt, and Alexia yelped. She blushed as she realized what he had just done, his wide grin taunting her."

an "This is how I like you, Alexia. Hot, wet and ready."
an "This is why you should wear my outfit at all times. It, and nothing else. No matter what you are doing."
an "So that at any time I want, I can do this-! "

"He took his finger out of her cunt, and pushed it into her ass. Wet with her juices, it slid in with no resistance, making her moan pathetically."

an "Dont pretend to be shy, Alexia. You like getting dirty. You like {b}being{/b} dirty. "

"He pushed his finger in and out, then added another, spreading the walls of her ass. Panting, she steadied herself, trying to focus on the sensation in her ass, and keeping her head low so she wouldnt see all the driders staring at her."
"Something Andras quickly noticed, and yanked her head up, forcing her to look at the wild beasts. The males wanted her, the females wanted to be her."

al "A-ah Master Andras~~ "

an "Hush, slut."

"Andras pushed his hips into her, and she felt his cock slide between her asscheeks, hard and ready to enter her. She moaned again, her desire fueled further by this indecent exposure."

al "Master, what if Draith-"

"Her protest was silenced with a slap to her ass. She yelped, then found herself pushed into the table, hard."

an "If by any chance he manages to stutter his way through Cla-Mins swindling and finds his way back, then hell probably want in on the fun."
an "Not that I plan to show him any attention. Ive been waiting to get you out of these clothes since this fucking morning. Now that I have"

"He let go of her hair, and cupped her face, rubbing his cock against her ass, while his hand possessively groped her back. This unexpectedly tender moment made Alexia melt, and she found herself grinning from ear to ear."

an "I dont intend to let you go until youre a complete mess. "


scene black with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind black
show andras smirk behind black

"Her eyes rolled up as he started to push his cock into her ass, his massive cock spreading her insides, her juices helping only a little. She would have to bear with the pain, just a little longer-"

al "Nnnngh-a-AH!"

"With one final push, he buried his cock deep inside of her. The feeling of fullness was like no other - but she was allowed no respite, no opportunity to appreciate it, as Andras immediately started to thrust his hips."

al "F-fuck, Master, youre so big!"

an "And youre doing a fantastic job taking my cock, Alexia. Just look. "

"He pulled her hair again, forcing her to stare at half a dozen driders watching them. Lust, anger, jealousy. She could see it in their eyes. She could see them touching themselves to her, to the way she was taking Andras cock in her ass."

al "S-shit, thats so-"

"Hot. It was so {i}hot{/i}~~"

an "They all want you. But youre [b]my[/b] slut, Alexia."

"He slapped her ass, picking up the pace. She moaned, the pleasure from his thrusts mounting, pushing through the pain of her ass being stretched."

an "Youre my slut now, Alexia. And right now, I have no intention of sharing you."

al "H-ha, ha- ah!"

"She only managed a couple of weak moans, Andras massive cock claiming her in full. Fuck, no matter how rough he was, once his cock was inside of hers, nothing could compare, nothing felt as good"

al "F-faster!"

"With a low chuckle, Andras complied, thrusting his cock hard, pinning her body to the table with the force of his thrust. She will be sore all over tomorrow, but right now all that mattered was getting more of his wonderful, hard cock."

al "Y-yes! Yes! Gods- Yes! "

"She felt her insides contract, squeezing his cock greedily. She heard Andras grunt, and found herself giggling. She could only imagine how tight her ass was - how good it felt for him."
"But no matter how tight she was, Andras showed no signs of wanting to go slower. There was no stopping his lust. And little by little, she surrendered fully to it, abandoning all pretense of decorum."

al "A-ah, Ah! "

"The driders visages danced at the edges of her visions, witnesses to her decadent submission. She didnt care for them. She couldnt help it that Andras cock simply felt"

al "Sooo gooood! AH!!!"

"She came with a loud scream, and right afterwards, she felt Andras come as well, his dick pumping cum right into her insides. Wave after wave of hot cum - gods, he came so much!"

al "A-ah, fill me more, Master Andras! "

an "Always, dear."

"Her red master chuckled, turning her head to kiss her. She welcomed him eagerly, her tongue dancing with his."

al "A-ah, I think its spilling out~~ "

an "Oh, it is. I promised, didnt I?"
an "That I wouldnt stop until youre a complete mess. "

"He slapped her ass one more time, admiring her blush with a cocky grin."

scene black with fade

"He could be a man of his word after all. "

scene bg25 with fade
show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
show alexia breeding neutral at center with dissolve
show draith neutral at edgeleft

dra "I hope I will not have to do this again any time soon. Praise the Three Cla-Bow was there."
dra "The delicacies should be ready in a week or two, Master"

an "Excellent job, Beastmaster. Ill drop by to discuss the details."

dra "Of course, Lord Andras. Now excuse me, the driders seem agitated today."

hide draith with moveoutleft
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
show alexia breeding aroused at center with dissolve

"The drow master hurried to tend to the driders, while Andras squeezed Alexias ass again. She threw him a filtrous look, smiling."

al "Coming by next week as well? "

an "Yes. And next time, I expect to find you wearing my outfit. "

al "Master, you know I love it, but its really not that practical- "

"He slapped her ass, making her shut her lips so she wouldn't yelp out loud."

an "You wont be working. Youll keep me company why I see to the driders. "
an "Youre my lover first and foremost. My satisfaction comes before everything else."

menu:
    "The prospect was exciting ":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 1)
        al "If Master demands it "
        "The coy smile was her answer, and Andras kneaded her ass again, approving of her decision. "
        scene black with fade
        "Then gave it another quick slap, for good measure."
        $ monsterPensAndrasLingerie = True
        return
    "She still had a job to do. Rowan was counting on her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
        show alexia breeding neutral at center with dissolve
        "Playing with Andras was harmless, but willfully ignoring her duties was a step too far. She shook her head, then leaned against Andras when she noticed him frown. "
        al "This is really not the place for it, Master."
        an "Hrm."
        show andras happy at midright with dissolve
        show alexia breeding happy at center with dissolve
        an "Maybe I should make it a castle policy for women to be only allowed black lingerie as work uniforms. "
        "Alexia giggled in response - then stopped when it struck her Andras might actually do just that. "
        scene black with fade
        "That man really took what he wanted, no matter the cost. "
        return





label pensRepeatAndrasNTR:

scene bg25 with fade
show andras smirk at center

"True to his word, this week Andras visited them again. Draith ended up sent away on another meaningless endeavour, while Alexia was tasked with keeping him company."

show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"And just as demanded of her, she strutted the monster pens in his skimpy outfit, introducing him to their newest driders, explaining Draiths research, or bringing whatever tool he needed at the moment."
"But most of the time, her job was to be within arms reach whenever Andras wanted to pull her close, groping her ass and tits, ordering her to present herself in various ways, and sometimes to even play with her cunt for his entertainment."
"It was only one day, but compared to the usually gruelling work found in the monster pens, it was easily the highlight of the week, and Alexia found herself looking forward to his next visit."

$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
$ pensNTRVisits  += 1
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('forge_orientation', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_story)


    event('injured_on_the_job', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)


    event('missing_iron_found', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)


    event('alexia_doesnt_like_forge_work', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)


    event('fun_with_metalworking', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)


    event('staff_come_by_to_help', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'", "castle._iron > castle.buildings['forge'].capacity"),
        run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)


    event('how_did_greyhide_come_to_andras_attention', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)


    event('alexia_forge_generic1', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'",), group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)


label forge_orientation:



$ alexiaJob += 1
$ forgeOrientationSeen = True

scene bg22 with fade
show greyhide neutral at skorright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with moveinleft

al "Good morning, mister Greyhide. Uh, Rowan told me to help you down in the forge."

"The great beast set down his tools and stretched his body out. Then he turned to face her for a long moment."

al "If this is a bad time, I can come back later."

gh "Have you ever worked a forge before?"

al "No."

gh "Does your small frame hide a great strength?"

al "No."

gh "Have you experience with weapons and armor?"

al "No."

gh "Then our need for equipment must be far greater than I realized for Rowan to send you here. I will endeavor to make as much use of your help as I can."

al "Uh, are you saying I won't be able to do much?"

"In response, the minotaur walked to the edge of the room, pulled a heavy apron off a rack and threw it at Alexia!"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "Ooph!"

"She almost fell over at the impact, but managed to keep her feet."

gh "Put that on. You can be my assistant."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Are you sure about that?"

gh "You'll probably be better than most of the orcs here are."

scene alexia_forge_1 with fade
pause 3

"For the rest of the week, Alexia worked in the castle's forge as Greyhide's assistant. For the most part, it was all about figuring out exactly what Alexia could and couldn't help out with."
"Her small physique made her a poor candidate for a blacksmith, so most tasks were either beyond her strength or it took her so long to complete them that there was little point. After the first day it was clear that she wouldn't be hauling things around or using a hammer or tongs."
"Eventually she found a sort of niche with working the bellows, tempering iron that had already been worked, and running messages to the rest of the castle. By the end of the week, managing the movement and supply of iron around the castle had become her principle duty."

scene bg22 with fade
show greyhide neutral at skorright with dissolve
show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

gh "I would say that your time was not wasted here, in the end."

al "Well, I can thank you for that."

gh "I do not hold it against you that forge work is not your calling. We must all sometimes do things that we find distasteful. Know that I will not mind your help again, should it be needed. Nor will I hold it against you should you decide never to help again."

al "Yeah, thank you Greyhide."

"She used a handkerchief to wipe a significant amount of sweat off her forehead."

al "Have a good evening."

gh "You as well."

$ alexiaForgeIntro = True
$ do_job_forge('alexia')
return






label injured_on_the_job:



scene alexia_forge_1 with fade

"Occasionally while she was working in the forge, Alexia would try to do something more difficult or be assigned a task that she didn't have experience with. Unfortunately, the woman simply didn't have a knack for this line of work and accidents sometimes happened."
"One such case happened early on in the week."

scene bg22 with fade
show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

"One of blades being worked on had been dropped down into the coals and Alexia took it upon herself to try and fish it out rather than get help. Since she normally didn't handle the blades for more than a few seconds at a time, she had gotten into the habit of not always using her gloves."
"The lesson of why one does so was learned fairly quickly, as the tongues she was digging around in the coals with grew hotter and hotter in her hands until she was forced to drop them in surprise."

show alexia forge shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "Ah! What?"

"Her hands stung and she started blowing on them to try and cool them off."

show greyhide neutral at skorright with moveinright

gh "Did something happen?"

show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "The tongues got really hot..."

"Taking Alexia's hand, Greyhide examined them for a moment and pointed out a few blisters that were forming on her palm where she'd been gripping the metal."

gh "You were not wearing your gloves, so the metal burned you."

"Sheepishly, Alexia put a hand in her apron pocket and pulled out a thick leather glove, realizing her mistake. The stinging wasn't going away and touching the rough material made it hurt worse."

gh "Put them in water, then let them heal. I will take over for you."

al "Okay, um, I dropped a blade into the furnace... and the tongues I was trying to get it back with."

"He glanced into the coals and shifted them a bit with a poker."

gh "They have melted."

al "Oh."

scene black with fade

"There was no permanent damage from her burns, but Alexia wasn't able to do much work until after they'd healed. She effectively wasted most of the week."


$ do_job_forge('alexia', 0.3)
$ change_actor_stress('alexia', 5)
return






label missing_iron_found:



scene alexia_forge_1 with fade

"One of the few things that Alexia was legitimately competent at in the forge was working as a courier and bookkeeper. That isn't to say that she excelled at it or found it engaging, but at least she wasn't stumbling through everything she did there."
"Before she'd even started working at the forge, they had had a problem with occasional light shipments. Sometimes the amount of iron that arrived in the forge was less than what was reported being sent."
"It wasn't enough to draw too much attention and could easily be explained as an error, but the overall trend of these seemed to suggest otherwise, as there was a lot more shipments that had less iron than more iron."
"This week Alexia happened to stumble on the cause. She noticed one of the orc shippers slip one of the iron nuggets into a satchel while on his way from the portal to the forge. She tailed him after he'd made his delivery, and he led her straight to his stash."
"After reporting the incident to Andras, and the greedy orc made an example of, the iron was brought down to the forge to be put to use. Alexia felt rather good afterwards, since her help had lead to some immediate and obvious help."


$ castle._equipment += 5
$ do_job_forge('alexia')
$ change_actor_stress('alexia', -5)
return






label alexia_doesnt_like_forge_work:



scene alexia_forge_1 with fade

"Alexia found working in the forge felt like she was working in front of an open oven. Unfortunately, this wasn't anything so pleasant as cooking. Instead of the warm fresh smell of food, there was the smell of smoke, coal, and sweat. So much sweat."
"Constantly she felt like she was both wearing too much due to the heat, and too little due to the lack of protection against sparks and hot surfaces. There was no work to take pride in, each blade or plate was added to the pile, like the last one."
"Her arms and back felt stiff, her wrists and neck stung from where the heavy leather chafed at her skin. To add insult to injury, Alexia could tell she wasn't very good at what she was doing either."
"Greyhide constantly had to correct her mistakes, or else found the simplest of tasks for her to do."
"No matter how she concentrated or looked at things, nothing ever seemed to make sense or click. It wasn't like cleaning or cooking at all, there was no easy way to tell when you messed up. Everything was done precisely one way, again, and again, and again."
"She hated this work. However, Rowan needed her to help in the forge. So she helped in the forge. As best as she could, as long as she could, until her darling needed her somewhere else."
"Alexia prayed that Rowan would need her somewhere else soon."


$ do_job_forge('alexia')
$ change_actor_stress('alexia', 5)
return






label fun_with_metalworking:



scene bg22 with fade
show greyhide neutral at skorright with dissolve
show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve

"With a grunt of displeasure, the minotaur put down the last large nugget of iron."

al "All of them?"

gh "Yes, the entire shipment cannot be used."

al "Last one was mostly bad, this one was entirely bad. I don't think we have a choice now, I'll let the twins know."

"She fingered her necklace and informed their masters of the subpar iron. Hopefully there wouldn't be any deaths and they'd just pass on word to the miners about the bad iron."

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

"With the message now sent and received, she looked back at Greyhide."

al "Now what? We don't have any work to do, do we?"

gh "No, we cannot make any equipment until a proper delivery arrives."

al "Well, could we maybe use the bad iron for something other than equipment?"

"The minotaur didn't reply for a long moment. Alexia knew this was a sign that he was thinking and gave him some time."

gh "Would you like to make some toys, Alexia? That will be far easier than working blades or sheets."

al "Well, alright."

"She figured she might as well try. If she wasn't any good at that either there wouldn't be any harm done."

scene alexia_forge_1 with fade
show alexia forge neutral behind alexia_forge_1

"Greyhide got her a small hammer that made her think of those that the villagers used to construct buildings with. It felt almost comically small compared to the great tool he normally used."
"Then he walked her through extracting a small piece of iron and turning it into a long small wire which she then twisted into a loop."
"The metal soon snapped due to the low quality of the iron, but actually being able to work metal for once invigorated her, so Alexia kept at it with another."
"After half an hour, she'd managed to make a small figure out of wire holding a sword. Greyhide remarked that it looked like Rowan, which made Alexia blush in surprise. After that, he left her to work on her own."
"She made many more of the wires, then left the forge to weave them in her room. The better part of the day was then passed with her metalworking, twisting several more toys and figures together."
"The whole time she felt like a little boy building and coming up with stories about her creations."
"The thought brought a chuckle to her, then a tear followed it."

al "Someday."


$ do_job_forge('alexia', 0.5)
$ change_actor_stress('alexia', -5)
return






label staff_come_by_to_help:



scene alexia_forge_1 with fade

"For once, Alexia's skills and background were actually helping out in the forge. Things were rather quiet in the castle since the twins weren't hosting any guests."
"So after finding this out, Alexia chatted up some of her friends from the staff and found a few that had experience with forge work."
"She invited them to help in the forge to work some of the iron that Greyhide and his normal help weren't able to keep up with. They in turn knew others who could help, who's friends then wanted to join in as well."
"Soon a small crowd of bored maids, butlers, and cooks were crowding into the forge offering to help out. There were far too many of them to all help at once, so Alexia helped coordinate an extra shift so everyone would have a turn."
"Together they managed to do quite well, getting through iron almost twice as fast as Greyhide could normally work. Though their enthusiasm quickly wore off and most of the staff was eager to get back to their normal work at the end of the week."
"For her part, Alexia envied them, wondering if maybe she'd get a chance to stop working in the forge soon too. Hopefully this week would be enough equipment to give her a break."


$ do_job_forge('alexia')
if castle._iron > castle.buildings['forge'].capacity:
    $ event_tmp['bonus'] = castle._iron - castle.buildings['forge'].capacity
    $ castle._iron -= event_tmp['bonus']
    $ castle._equipment += event_tmp['bonus']

return






label how_did_greyhide_come_to_andras_attention:



scene bg22 with fade
show greyhide neutral at skorright with dissolve
show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia watched as Greyhide beat the metal into shape with his greathammer, while she pumped the forge bellows. There was just the loud clanging of the hammer, no words were shared between one another."
"Almost all of the time that Alexia spent working with the minotaur was in silence. Greyhide never started any conversations that weren't directly related to their work and Alexia's tasks were quite simple so he didn't have much to say unless she screwed up."
"So sometimes Alexia would start a conversation herself, just as a way to break up the otherwise monotonous atmosphere."

al "Greyhide, how did you meet the twins?"

"The blows on the metal didn't stop, but Alexia could tell from the shift in his posture that he was thinking about something else now. Usually he didn't respond right away, so she waited a few moments for him to answer her question."

gh "It has been some time since I crossed pass with the foul mouthed whelp. Andras is his name."

"He spoke only while the blade was in the furnace, stopping while beating the metal as it would have been almost impossible to hear him over the many ringing impacts."

gh "At the time he was much smaller, though no less vicious. He had heard about a minotaur smith in the Tail and left his desert behind to find me."

"The blade was flipped over several times as the minotaur inspected his work, then he quenched the blade in water and placed a new one in the furnace. Alexia doubled her efforts to heat the blade up enough for Greyhide to start beating it into shape."

gh "At the time he wanted me to make a weapon for him, to see how his father's weapons were made. I had no idea what he meant, but his magic hurt painfully. So I had no choice but to make him one of my weapons."
gh "Throughout the next day he would watch me for several minutes, then disappear for sometime before returning to see how things were going and learn when I would finish. Impetuous, impatient, and incredibly demanding. The whelp was the same then as now."

"He pulled the blade out of the furnace and placed it on the anvil to start striking. However, he hesitated and spoke again."

gh "I thought him a fool too, but when I finished the weapon he demanded to I explain something he had missed in the construction."
gh "He was paying far better attention than I thought, for when I returned the next day to my forge I found that someone had used it in the night and made a near perfect weapon of his own that lay discarded next to the one I had made for him."

"Now he struck the blade at long last and Alexia thought that was the end of the conversion. She was almost surprised when Greyhide spoke again a few moments later."

gh "That was the only time I saw him before he wanted to bring me here. But I knew the whelp for who he was the moment I laid eyes on him again."

"Well, that was quite the story about Andras."

$ do_job_forge('alexia')
return






label alexia_forge_generic1:



scene alexia_forge_1 with fade

"This week Alexia spent time in the forge, doing odd jobs to help Greyhide and the other workers. The work was boring, the environment hot and stifling, and the people didn't have the best hygiene."
"Her primary work was moving metal around and documenting it. A trivial task that only took up a little of her time. The rest of the work was freeing people up from other simple tasks like tempering iron and working the bellows."
"It was quite safe to say that Alexia couldn't name a task that was less pleasant than working in the forge and there was nothing she could take pride in. There was just the grind, the heat, and the smell of sweat and coal."

$ do_job_forge('alexia')
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:
    event('alexia_lends_a_hand', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'",), depends=('after_drinking_greyhides_alchol',), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)
    event('alexia_forge_flashing', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'", 'alGreyhideForgeSex == True',), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)
    event('forge_ABCs', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)
    event('andras_watches', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'",), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)
    event('greyhide_gives_back', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'",), depends=('after_drinking_greyhides_alchol',), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)


label alexia_lends_a_hand:

scene alexia_forge_1 with fade

"Alexia once again spent the week in the forge, helping out the blacksmith with his duties. This week, however, disaster had struck - there had been trouble on a number of routes between the mines and the portals back to the castle, meaning that numerous deliveries of iron were late."
"She spent most of her time cleaning and running errands, but as the weeks end approached, and more late deliveries began to pile up, there was still much to do."

scene bg22 with fade
show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

gh "Is that all of the iron accounted for?"

al "I think so. I counted it as the orcs brought it in, and it seems about right. It is hard to tell with only estimates from the mines though."

gh "I see. Well at least it is finally here, but it doesnt leave us much time to turn it into weapons and armour."

al "Perhaps we could get some more help?"

gh "I doubt it, and even if we could, orcs hardly make for the best assistants."

"Alexia smiled at him, but the minotaur did not smile back, he was deep in thought about how to deal with the current predicament. "
"The silence was broken by the sound of the door opening."

show andras displeased at edgeleft with moveinleft

an "Are my weapons ready, blacksmith?"

al "Not yet, there has been a delay because-"

"The demon turned to look at her and snarled."

an "Was I talking to you, woman?"

"Alexia looked down at the floor, as not to meet his eyes."

al "No"

an "Then spare me your excuses."

gh "As Alexia was going to say before you so rudely cut her off, whelp, the deliveries were delayed, and as a result, I find myself behind."

an "Im as interested in your excuses as I was in hers. I want those weapons by the end of the week, beast."
an "And if they arent ready, Im sure there are plenty of old broken down minotaurs who can take your place when I snap your neck."

show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Andras!"

"Andras ignored the womans protestations and turned to leave."

an "This week, Greyhide, or else."

hide andras with moveoutleft

al "I am so sorry, Greyhide, he shouldnt talk to you like that."

show alexia forge angry at midleft with dissolve

al "It makes me so angry!"

"The minotaur smiled and placed one of his large hands on her shoulder."

gh "It is okay, child, others have said much worse to me."
gh "No minotaur is able to live as long as I have without enduring many, many, threats, believe me."

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Oh"
al "Well, what do you propose we do? I doubt Andras was bluffing"

gh "No, I suppose he was not. And even if he were, it would not do to fall behind with more deliveries due next week."
gh "Before we know it, iron will be piling up everywhere, and we cant be having that now, can we?"

"He let out a laugh and then removed his hand from her."

gh "No, Alexia, we do the only thing we can do."
gh "We work."

scene alexia_forge_1 with fade

"They spent the rest of the day working hard, sweating amidst the heat generated by the castles furnace. Alexia would go and fetch iron as the inhumanly strong minotaur beat, shaped, and cooled various blades, plates, and other necessary elements for the needed equipment."
"Alexia would do her best to place together, or affix the pieces when he was done, as she had little skill at smithing herself. It took them all day, but by the end, it seemed like finishing over the next two days was a possibility, and that Greyhides head was probably safe. At least for now."

scene bg22 with fade
show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

al "Phew That should do it for today."

gh "Yes, I think we might even catch up at this rate. But Im afraid the work will be just as bad tomorrow."

"Alexia smiled at him, in an attempt to allay his guilt. "

al "I dont mind the work Greyhide, to be honest, it keeps my mind occupied so I dont have to worry about my situation."

"The minotaur was silent, worried that he had inadvertently touched a sore point. Not everyone at the castle had chosen to come here after all. Alexia noticed his unease. "

al "Say, master Greyhide?"

gh "Hmm?"

al "I know Im not much in the way of a smith, but maybe you could teach me how to make a blade?"

gh "Theres no shame in that child, Im sure there are plenty of other things you are good at."

al "Well, Im a pretty good dancer"

gh "There you go, could you imagine me dancing? Im sure you are much better at smithing than I am on my feet."

"She giggled, the idea of Greyhide dancing was quite funny, she had to admit."

gh "Maybe you can teach me one day, but for now, how about we try that blade?"

"The minotaur picked up a long tang and a pair of tongs and gave them to Alexia. She gripped the handle of the tang with the tongs and held it over the furnace until the end of the metal turned orange from the intense heat."

gh "Now, as you can see, the metal is currently too thick to make a decent blade, we need to draw it out."

al "That is what you are doing when you hit it with the hammer?"

gh "Thats right. Now, here, place it on the anvil."

"The redhead removed the tang from the forge and placed it on the anvil as instructed. The minotaur handed her a small hammer."

al "So, I just hammer it a few times?"

gh "Yes, the part where the metal is heated. Give it a good three or four hits. The metal will become thinner and lengthen, but it wont grow any wider."

"Alexia lifted the hammer and brought it down a few times, as hard as she could."

al "Like this?"

gh "No, it requires more force. Here."

hide alexia
show greyhide neutral at center with moveinright
show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Greyhide moved behind her and wrapped his much larger hand around hers. Leading her firmly, but gently, he raised the arm again and brought the hammer down harder with the aid of his own strength."

gh "Like this. Now turn it over, otherwise, youll end up with ridges on the other side, and we dont want that."

"The blade was now smooth, but being in such close proximity to the human was having an effect on Greyhide. The smell of her hair and the closeness of her body caused his loins to stir. With the two pressed together, Alexia could feel the huge, semi-hard member press against her back."

show greyhide neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

gh " Im so sorry, Lady Alexia, I didnt mean-"

al "It is okay, Greyhide. It is only natural."

al "If anything, I take it for a compliment! I feared you only fancied me after a couple of drinks. "

"She winked, hoping to diffuse the situation with a joke, but Greyhides expression darkened at the mention of the firegrout. "

gh "Lady Alexia, I "

al "Shh, I know. "

if further_sex_scenes_with_greyhide == False:
    "She smiled understandingly at the minotaur. She could see he still felt bad about everything that happened back then."
    "Once Jezeras interference was discovered, she and Rowan decided that it was all just the alcohol and magic talking, and that they would keep their relationship with Greyhide friendly. But now"
    "Now with Greyhides towering figure before her eyes, his sweat and musk teasing her nose, and the heat of the forge mixing with the heat of her body, she wondered if she really wanted to stand by that decision. It felt like they made it so long ago"

    menu:
        "Make a move on Greyhide, Rowan be damned":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "She rubbed her thighs together. Damn it, the thought of having that bull beneath her was making her hot. Usually, she tried not to think about it, but now..."
            "Ah, to hell with it!"
            $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 5)
            jump helpForgeSex
        "Stay true to your promise with Rowan.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve
            "She shook her head slightly, banishing the nefarious thoughts that crept into her head. The decadent atmosphere in the castle was getting to her."
            jump helpForgeNoSex
else:

    "Luckily for Greyhide, Alexia and Rowan did not share his unease with regards to what happened. She already had Rowans permission to play with the minotaur, so all she had to do was assuage his fears "

    menu:
        "Make a move on Greyhide.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ alGreyhideForgeSex = True
            $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 5)
            jump helpForgeSex
        "She shouldnt do anything without Rowan.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Alas, perhaps now was not the right time for that "
            show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve
            jump helpForgeNoSex


label helpForgeNoSex:

al "Do you want a moment to Collect yourself?"

gh "Yes. Excuse me, my Lady."

hide greyhide with moveoutright

"She smiled warmly as he left the chamber. Another man would try to initiate something, but not Greyhide. Such a gentle soul "

scene alexia_forge_1 with fade

"The issue dealt with, the two was free to return to work, without further accidents interfering with their schedule. Miraculously, they were able to meet Andras' quota, and Greyhide was able to avoid his wrath, much to the relief of both of them."

return



label helpForgeSex:

al "There is nothing to be ashamed of Greyhide. Besides..."

"Alexia put the tang down on the anvil and took a step towards the minotaur, flashing him a coy smile."

show alexia forge neutral at midright with moveoutright

al "The feeling is mutual."

gh "Alexia, I dont think-"

al "Shhh."


scene cg315 with fade
show alexia forge neutral behind cg315
show greyhide neutral behind cg315
pause 3

"She took a few more steps until she was before him. With how much taller the minotaur was, she didnt even have to kneel as she freed his huge phallus from his pants."
"He began to protest, but Alexia shushed him again, as she gently stroked his cock with both of her hands, coaxing it to full hardness."

al "You just let me take care of everything, okay?"

"She had felt the minotaurs cock before, but she had yet to taste it, and even though it was far too large to ever fit in her mouth, that wasnt going to stop her."
"Leaning slightly down she was hit with a strong animal musk, almost overpowering, and nothing like the smell of that of a human. It only served to make her more curious about how the beast would taste."
"Continuing to stroke the shaft with both hands, Alexia softly kissed the top of the minotaurs massive prick, before beginning to lick it. Like the smell, it had a strong taste, one that she did not find unpleasant."
"Greyhide let out a grunt of pleasure as she continued to run her tongue around his member, coating it with her saliva. After all, it would have to be very lubricated for what she intended to do once shed finished enjoying the taste of his cock."
"The pleasure had caused Greyhides initial apprehension to dissipate, as he no longer objected to Alexias ministrations. He watched eagerly as the human woman worshipped his huge bull dick."
"She continued to hungrily lick, tongue, and kiss it all over as she stroked. Then suddenly, she stopped and stood back straight."

al "Now, lie down."

gh "Huh?"

al "All this foreplay is fine, but theres nothing like the real thing."

"Greyhide looked at her as it dawned on him what she intended, worried."

gh "But Alexia, you cant! It is too big."

al "Perhaps, but I certainly aim to try, so be quiet and lie down."

"The minotaur knew when he was beaten and did as he was told. The redhead removed her clothes and positioned herself above him. She spread her legs as far as she could, and begin to lower herself down onto the giant prick below her."


scene cg282 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg282
show greyhide neutral behind cg282
pause 3

"It wasnt going to be easy, that was for sure, but the poor minotaur hadnt had proper sex since his lover had died, and Alexia was determined to do the best that she could to help on that front."
"It took some work, and a lot of lubrication, but she was able to work the huge tip of the minotaurs dick past the opening of her snatch."
"That alone was enough to make her feel almost full enough to burst, but she wasnt finished. She started to slowly and surely push herself down, taking as much inside her as she could."
"Once she reached her limit, she lifted herself up again and then did the same. It took a while, but eventually, she was able to get a good rhythm going, as the minotaur groaned and grunted below her."
"She felt impossibly full as she ground her hips up and down, moaning loudly as she did so."

al "Gods, it is so big, I didnt think"
al "Hnnn!!"

"Alexia felt a long way of orgasmic bliss hit her as she impaled herself on his dick. It throbbed inside her against her walls. The minotaur was close too."

gh "Alexia, Im... Im"

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 31:
    al "Thats it, Greyhide, cum with me Uhhh"

elif all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30 and all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 61:
    al "Oh fuck yesss. Cum!!!"
else:

    al "Fuck Yes!! Breed me, you beast!!"


show cg282 with sshake
show cg282 with sshake
scene cg283 with flash
pause 3

show greyhide neutral behind cg283

"Greyhide let out a loud bellow, shuddered and unleashed his seed deep within her. His load was far larger than that or a human, and when his cock plopped out after cumming, jizz leaked from Alexias gaping cunt."

show alexia necklace naked behind cg283

al "Oh dear, it looks like you have made quite the mess."

gh "Im sorry, I didnt intend"

al "Shh, you."

"She kissed him softly on his snout."

al "Everybody gets lonely, we all have needs. "
al "Youve been on your own for a long time, and I wanted to do something to help you. That is all there is to it, so there is no need for none of your typical moodiness about this, okay?"

"The aforementioned typical moodiness on his face transformed into a smile."

gh "Yes Thank you Alexia."

"Alexia stood up and picked up her clothes from where she had discarded them nearby."

if further_sex_scenes_with_greyhide == True:
    al "And if youre still unconvinced Next time Ill invite Rowan along, so we can hammer the point in together. "
    gh "Lady Alexia, please. I am not worthy of such friends. "
    al "I think youre the only person in this castle that truly understands the meaning of this word. You give yourself too little credit Master Greyhide."

al "Now, wed better get back to work. It wouldnt do for you to lose your head because I decided to take advantage of you."

scene alexia_forge_1 with fade
"Alexia smiled warmly, and once again assured him that it was fine. The rest of the day passed with a small amount of awkwardness, but the rest of the week was free from incident."
"The pair were able to catch up, sparing Greyhide from Andras wrath, much to the relief of the both of them."
return





label alexia_forge_flashing:

scene bg22 with fade
show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Alexia entered the sweltering abode of the Castles resident blacksmith that afternoon with an equally warm feeling in her tummy. The forge was already blisteringly hot, and Alexia found herself wiping sweat from her skin almost before shed even stepped into the Minotaurs abode."
"Greyhide was at his usual place, hammering a breastplate into shape with long, slow strikes of his hammer upon the anvil. He gave her a short nod before returning to his work, his face tense with concentration. She threw on her apron and moved to help him at the bellows."
"She was huffing and puffing as she did her best to pump the cumbersome device, feeding the fire for the grim Blacksmith to ply his trade. Every so often Greyhide pause with the item he was hammering, examining it with a critical eye before sticking it back into the forge to heat before working on it further."
"Alexia found it difficult to pay attention today. She kept stealing glances in the direction of Greyhide, her eyes trailing across his thick biceps, the clear outline of muscle on his body as he lifted and struck the hammer in repetition."
"There was something so {i}masculine {/i} about him. The way he moved, the way he worked..."

show alexia forge aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Memories of his thick hands around her made Alexia start to lose focus. Her thighs clenched as she found herself getting horny, despite the heat and stuffy climate."

gh "Why did you stop pumping?"

show alexia forge shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "What? Oh! I-"

"Shed been so lost in her own thoughts, Alexia had stopped working the bellows. Greyhide had ended his striking and was looking at her with an expression that was part irritation, part confusion."
"Alexia resumed her pumping, doing everything she could to ignore the heat in her chest and the dampness of her loins. She tried to focus, her brow clenching as she pumped as best as she could."
"She had barely improved at all since shed started working with Greyhide, but at least shed found some solace in his companionship."

"The thought of companionship made her think back once more to their previous illicit encounter. Hed been so strong, so {i}powerful{/i}."
"Alexia felt her fingers slip free from the handle of the massive bellow, deflating it with a slow, flaccid huff of air. She turned to Greyhide, now {i}far{/i} too distracted to continue her work."

show alexia forge aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "Hey can we talk for a minute?"

"Greyhide regarded her for a long moment, quirking an eyebrow. With a heavy sigh he set aside his hammer, turning to face Alexia and folding his arms together. She couldnt help but stare at his fur, glistening in the light of the forge."

gh "We can. It does not seem we will get much work done today."
gh "Whats on your mind?"

al "You."

"The bulky Minotaur paused, then broke out into a small smile."

gh "You are odd, Alexia."

al "...And youre not?"

"Alexia smiled her eyes lidding low as she tugged at her apron. The Minotaur watched her as she undid her top and exposed the pale skin of her chest. She relished in the sight of his trailing gaze as it moved down to stare in open interest at her exposed cleavage."

al "I havent forgotten what you feel like."

gh "...Nor I you."

"Alexia took a step towards him, swaying her hips as her eyes lidded low."

al "What say we forge something a bit different today, you and I? Your hands must be tired."

"Alexia could see the conflict in his eyes; the way he looked at her, the way his groin stiffened, she knew she was having the desired effect. Alexia jiggled her breasts in an effort to entice him."

gh "It is difficult to say no..."
gh "But I cannot stop my work. There is too much to do. The whelp will not be pleased if I am late."

show alexia forge angry at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia let out a discontented huff, her heart sinking at the unfulfilled expectation of further fornication with the burly blacksmith. The Minotaur took a last, long look at Alexias cleavage and let out an appreciative rumble."

gh "Such a soft, delicate thing, to have teats like yours."

al "You would know."

gh "Yes, I would. Now back to the bellows."

return





label forge_ABCs:

show bg22 with fade
show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

al "Okay, now what is the next symbol?"

gh "This is pointless."

al "Come on, dont give up! Youre doing so well."



gh "Youre a poor liar, little one."

al "No, Im serious!"
al "Now focus: what does the next symbol mean?"

"Alexia lifted the book, holding it up to the Minotaurs nose so he could see. She was seated on a small stool, with Greyhide standing over her shoulder."

gh "Hrmm"

"The Minotaurs brow furrowed with concentration, his flat tongue clicking against the tip of his mouth as he considered. Alexia smiled in encouragement."
"The dour blacksmiths illiteracy had come into stark focus for her a few days ago, after she saw him absentmindedly sign off on the latest supply shipment without realizing the load was far less than expected."
"Rather than checking the manifest and then signing his name, Greyhide instead swept his quill across the paper in a single, careless stroke and handed it back to the courier."
"Two days and several unfulfilled orders later, and Alexia realized that his inability to read was hampering Greyhides work. She took it upon herself to tutor him."
"It took some cajoling on her part to get him to agree to the impromptu lesson. But the stubborn Blacksmith at last relented after Alexia gave him a particularly piteous doe-eyed look."
"Now here she sat, like a schoolteacher with an impetuous pupil, half distracted and utterly disinterested in the lesson material."
"Still, Alexia was determined to succeed."



al "Come on Greyhide, what does the symbol mean?"

gh "It looks like a dead worm drying in the sun."

al "Uh, yeah. I guess it does..."
al "And, what else has the shape of a worm? What kind of animal?"

"Greyhides nose crinkled with thought."

gh "A snake?"

show alexia forge happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Yes! Perfect! A Ssssssssnake! What sound does the ssss-ymbol make then?"

"Greyhide stared at her with a deliberately blank expression, as if she had just said something incredibly stupid. A self-conscious blush spread across Alexias cheeks."

gh "You are strange, Alexia. Even for a human."

show alexia forge angry at midleft with dissolve

al "Come on, Im practically giving you this one!"



gh "If this is a gift, then Id prefer the punishment."

al "Come on you old bull, you cant be {i}that{/i} stubborn."



gh "Stubbornness isnt the problem. Youre asking a fish to learn how to fly."

show alexia forge happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Unlike the fish, {i}you{/i} can learn to read."

"Greyhide let out an annoyed huff of air, expelling it in one large breath from his nostrils."



gh "I dont think so."

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Come on, at least give it a try. What harm could it do?"

gh "Runes on paper wont help me forge my weapons."

if alGreyhideForgeSex == True:
    "Alexias eyebrow quirked, she gave him a knowing look."
    al "Neither does sheathing your sword inside a tiny human. Do you plan to give up on that as well?"
    "Greyhide chuckled, putting a large hand upon her shoulder and patting it."

    gh "Maybe. Well see."

show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Just one more try? For me?"

"Alexia did her best to put on a pathetic, puppy-dog face. She smiled inwardly in triumph when the grim blacksmith let out a hefty sigh."



gh "..Fine. What sound does the little worm make?"

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "The same sound you make when you say the word ssssnake: Ehss."

gh "Ehss."

show alexia forge happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Now youre getting it!"

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "-So if that makes the Ehss sound, and you already guessed the previous symbols"
al "Then all you have to do now is put the sounds together!"

"Greyhide stared at the letters, squinting his large eyes as if to narrow his view exclusively to the tiny scribble on the page."

al "Here, let me start you off:"
al "Puh-aah-"

gh "Sssss-oaaarrp"

show alexia forge shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "...What?"

gh "Sorp. The word is sorp."

"The word was {i}Pass{/i}. Alexia stared at the letters on the page in a vain attempt to understand the impatient Minotaurs reasoning. "

show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Youre close. But the Ehss is at the end."

gh "No, its at the beginning."

"Alexia ran her finger back and forth beneath the word, underlining each letter with her fingernail."

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "No, see: you read it from left to right."

gh "I did read it that way. The word is Sorp."

show alexia forge shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "...its Pass."



gh "No, the word is Sorp."

"Acting as if that settled the matter, Greyhide turned to the table next to him and picked up his blacksmith's hammer that hed set aside for the sake of the lesson."



gh "Come. Enough runes for the day. We have work to do."

"Greyhide folded his arms together and straightened his back, lifting his chin as if daring her to disagree."

"Was was he {i}intimidated{/i} by reading?"

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Just a minute more, please."
al "I want to see why youre having trouble with the word."



gh "Im not having trouble. The word is Sorp."

al "The word is {i}Pass{/i}. Youre saying it backwards."

gh "Words are words, but work is work. We have much to do."

show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve

"A strange thought entered her mind. Alexia held up the book, pointing at another word on the list."

al "One more word, and then we can get back to work."

"Greyhide stared at her for a long moment, then let out a long-suffering sigh. He put down his hammer again and peered at the page."



gh "P-puh"

show alexia forge shocked at midleft with dissolve

"Alexias eyes widened. He was doing it again."

gh "puh aah ess."
gh "P-Pass?"
gh "The word is Pass."



gh "That is the word from before. You mixed up the words. Thats why you thought I was saying Pass."

"Alexia stared at the page in disbelief. The word shed shown him this time wasnt pass, it was {i}sap{/i}."
"Greyhide read words backwards!"



gh "Enough runes now. We have work."

"Greyhide let out a snort of air and retrieved his hammer, lumbering over to his place at the forge like a sullen child being disciplined."

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia stared at the book for a long moment, reading the two words hed tried and failed to comprehend over and over to be sure of what shed just heard."

gh "You coming?"

"Alexias head snapped up from the book. Greyhides face was flat and expressionless. She snapped the book shut and stood up off the stool."

al "Y-yeah"

gh "Good. The floor needs cleaning. See if those reading runes help your sweeping technique."

return





label andras_watches:

scene bg22 with fade
show alexia forge neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Morning at the forge. The sound of Greyhides hammer against molten metal sang out in a constant, thumping beat."
"The almost hypnotic rhythm of the Minotaurs labors reminded Alexia of an old tune from Arthdale. She hummed it to herself in time to the ringing of his work as she descended the stairs into the forge."

show alexia forge happy at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Hmm hmm, hmm {i}hmmmm{/i}!"

show alexia forge shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Hm?"

"She stopped short at the foot of the stairs, caught off guard at the strange sight in front of her."

show greyhide neutral at center with dissolve
show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve


"Standing near the wall at the base of the stairs was Andras. His arms were crossed, his eyes trained with burning intensity to the sight of Greyhide working."
"It was as if Andras were attempting to burn a hole though Greyhides hammer with his gaze alone."
"Greyhide, for his part, paid no heed whatsoever to the Demon lurking on his periphery. He moved as he always did: with calm surety and confident strikes."
"The Minotaur dipped the white blade into the water barrel, a hiss of steam rising from the dispersed heat. He lifted it out of the water, inspecting the metal for a moment. He let out a gruff snort and set the weapon aside."
"Andras watched every motion, his eyes never wavering, his attention focused utterly on the old Blacksmith."

show alexia forge concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

"Alexia paused, frozen to the spot by the odd sight. Had Andras been looking at her with that kind of unblinking intensity, shed have dissolved into a puddle of nerves."

if NTR == True:
    "...Or perhaps a puddle of something else."

"She didnt know quite how to proceed. Andras was standing right next to the stairs. Surely hed see her enter?"
"The last thing she wanted to do was to draw his ire, and she was uncertain of his motives for watching Greyhide work. Would she be interrupting his obtuse concentration?"
"She almost asked him what he was doing there, but then thought better of the idea. When Andras didnt want to be disturbed, he made it quite clear to everyone around him."
"This was clearly one of those times."

show alexia forge neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Alexia let out a heavy sigh. She had a job to do, and Greyhide was counting on her. If she {i}had{/i} to interrupt his queer reverie, then so be it. At least she wouldnt let down the forgemaster."
"Steeling herself, Alexia descended the final steps and strode into the smithy. It took every ounce of courage to not glance in Andras direction as she passed him."
"The Demon made no sound of disapproval at her sudden presence. He made no sound at all in fact, acting for all the world like a glowering, immovable gargoyle looming in the corner of the room."



gh "Good morning, little one. Are you ready to work?"

"Greyhide smiled at her like he always did, paying no heed whatsoever to Andras glare."

show alexia forge happy at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Y-yeah!"

gh "Good. The forge is getting a little cold. Could you fetch me more coals?"

al "Of course."

"Alexia hurried to the task, casting a final glance at the unnerving expression on Andras face before continuing."
"It went like that for the better part of the day: Greyhide busying himself with his work, Alexia helping wherever she was needed, and Andras acting as a silent sentinel over the proceedings."
"As time passed, Alexia grew more comfortable with the awkward guest in the room, eventually forgetting he was there at all."

hide andras with dissolve

"It was only after several hours of hard work in the forge that she glanced up, and realized the Demon was gone."

show alexia forge shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

al "W-"
al "Where did he go?"



gh "Who?"

show alexia forge concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Andras! He was watching us this whole time."

gh "The whelp?"

"Greyhide let out a gruff chuckle."

gh "I forgot he was there. He does this sometimes."

show alexia forge shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

al "He watches you?"

"Greyhide shrugged, his rippling shoulder raising and lowering as he wiped the sweat from his brow."

gh "Pay him no mind, Alexia. We have work to do."

show alexia forge concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al "But why does he do that?"

"Greyhides blank expression was his only real answer."

gh "Does it matter?"

"Alexia stopped herself before she could say more. There was a strange wisdom in that simple question."

show alexia forge neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

al "I suppose not."

gh "Good."
gh "The forge is getting cold again. Would you please fetch me more coal?"

"Alexia hurried to the task, her mind twisting with the twin mysteries of Andras actions and Greyhides indifference."

return





label greyhide_gives_back:

scene bg22 with fade
show alexia forge aroused at midleft with dissolve

"By all the Saints in Solansia, Alexia couldnt take it anymore."
"Shed been struggling with this warmth in her tummy now for what felt like days, an unending deluge of desire and horny feeling coiling like a python in her chest."
"She felt pent up, like a restless wild colt trapped in a too-small pen."

if alexiaJezObedient == True:
    "Jezera had been caught up in the intricacies of her job as the true ruler of Bloodmeen. Despite brief glimpses of her the last few days, she had been all but a ghost."

elif alexiaAndrasObedient == True:
    "Andras was off gallivanting around the countryside with his soldiers once more. He had left her with a parting gift: two days of solid edging before he departed with nary a goodbye."
else:

    "Rowan was gone from the castle, and had been for almost four days. He wouldnt be back to help her for another three."

"It was no different than any other week, yet as far as her body was concerned, shed been stranded out in a sexual desert for months with no relief, and she was slowly dying of thirst."
"It was this profoundly frustrated Alexia, starved of company (and of a particular, masculine attention) who walked into Greyhides forge with sex on the mind and a damp patch on her panties."

al "...Morning Greyhide."

show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Greyhide, in a manner most unlike him, was sitting idle next to his anvil, lounging in his chair, shirtless. A thin sheen of sweat covered his coarse brown fur, a result of the simmering heat of the forge."

gh "Good morning, little one. No work here, today."

"Alexia let out an annoyed sigh. As difficult as forgework could be, it was an excellent way to get ones mind off of her present difficulties. The exhausting work did wonders for her pent up energy as well."

show alexia forge angry at midleft with dissolve

al "What?! Why?"

gh "The latest shipment is late. Wont be here till late afternoon. By then it will be too late to start."

"Alexia couldnt help but notice the casual flex of his muscles as he leaned back in his chair. Greyhide, despite his age, was the very image of masculine power."

gh "Theres little to do but wait. You may go. I have nothing for you today."

show alexia forge aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia shifted back and forth on her heels. The more she looked at Greyhide, at the casual way he sat in front of her, cool and confident as a bull, the more she realized she wanted him."
"Their precious exchanges had been {i}more{/i} than pleasing. And the Minotaurs barrel chest and firm expression sent tiny butterflies in roiling circles in her belly. Her face reddened, her eyes drawn downwards towards his shorts."

al "A-actually, I wouldnt mind it if we just talked for a minute."

"The Minotaurs brow furrowed with confusion at her odd behavior."

gh "Are you all right?"

show alexia forge shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "I-Im fine! Why do you ask?"

gh "Youre staring at me."

show alexia forge aroused at midleft with dissolve

"It was true. The bulge in his crotch was calling to her. She had seen the Minotaurs mammoth pole before. Dangerous, delectable thoughts and lurid images ran like lightning through her mind."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "Greyhides bare body, exposed to her in the flickering light of the forge. His bulging, muscled body stooped at the anvil as he worked."
    "She could see every curve and facet of his body as he moved, a peculiar adonis in the midst of mascluine work."
    "Alexia, naked as well, working next to him, the heat of the forge reflecting the heat in their bodies. Sweaty, steaming forms coming together in a brief moment, pressing close as his hands drifted downwards to-"
else:

    "Greyhide, stripped naked, bending her helpless form over an anvil, striking her ass with his large hands in imitation of the hammer blows on molten metal."
    "Forging her into a wanton, wet slut the same way hed forge a masterwork weapon."
    "Her fingers reaching out, cupping his large furry balls in hand as she milked him of his seed, staring up into his bovine eyes as she let out a whorish moo-"

show alexia forge shocked at midleft with dissolve

gh "{i}Alexia!{/i}"

"Greyhides sudden shout made her nearly jump out of her skin. His eyes were fixed to hers, a contemplative look coming to the old Minotaurs face."

al " I-I"

gh "You have not heard a word I said."

show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Im sorry Greyhide, I just"

"If there was anyone who could be honest with regarding her plight, itd be Greyhide. Alexia let out a long sigh."

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Im just frustrated. Rowan hasnt been around much lately, and Im a bit"

show alexia forge aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "Lonely."

"Greyhide let out a soft grunt, shifting position in his tiny chair. Alexia gulped when she saw his thick arms flex."

gh "Lonely, is it?"

show alexia forge angry at midleft with dissolve

al "I never took you for the sarcastic type, Greyhide."

show alexia forge aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "Honestly, I was looking forward to a long, hard work day in the forge to get my mind off things."

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "...But I guess thats no longer an option, is it?"

gh "Forge work? No."

"The Minotaur shook his shaggy mane back and forth."

gh "But there is something else you can do."

"Alexia rolled her eyes."

show alexia forge angry at midleft with dissolve

al "If there was, Id have done it already."

"Greyhide chucked, a deep rumble in his throat that brought an unconscious blush to Alexias face."



gh "Youre a strange one, Alexia; Im offering to help you."

show alexia forge shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "How would you-"

show alexia forge aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Greyhide stood up out of his chair, looming over the tiny human in his midst with his rippling bulk. He was so big, his hands alone could grab the whole of her ass in one, meaty palm."
"He looked down his nose at her, letting out a heavy snort that blew her hair back. She blinked in surprise as he stepped into her personal space."
"Strange he was so imposing, standing over her like a bull ready to charge. Yet, she didnt feel an ounce of fear. She trusted him utterly."

gh "How do you want me to help?"

menu:
    "Tell him to remove your clothes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass
    "Tell him it is nothing.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "It's uh.. nothing really, I should get back to work."
        hide alexia with moveoutleft
        "With that she dashed off, leaving the minotaur standing alone, and confused."
        gh "Humans are such strange creatures."
        return

al "...Take off my clothes"

show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve

"He reached down, pulling her apron off of her in a single, smooth jerk."

gh "Done."

show alexia necklace naked shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "W-wait!"

"Her timid tone gave the Minotaur pause. He stopped short, his thick fingers hovering near the buttons on her shirt."

gh "Why?"

show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

al "Its more than just a mindless rutting that Im looking for. Im looking for passion, for {i}foreplay{/i}, do you understand?"

gh "Foreplay, I have heard you say that word before. But I do not know it."

"Alexia suppressed a groan. How could someone as clever as Greyhide be so dense, sometimes!"

show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "I want to fuck you, Greyhide, but I want to {i}please{/i} you, too."

gh "Fucking {i}is{/i} pleasure, little one."

show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

al "Yes, but "
al "Solansia forgive me, how am I supposed to explain this? "
al "When humans mate, they do more to each other than just hump."

gh "So Ive noticed, little one. You can be quite creative when you wish to be."

show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve

"She took Greyhides hand in hers, stroking the thick digits of his fingers as she looked deep into his eyes."

al "Sometimes, a mate wants to service her lover. I want to be pleased, Greyhide, and to please you in return."

show greyhide sad at cliohnaright with dissolve

gh "I would like that too. But"
gh "I do not wish to hurt you."

al "It doesnt have to be that."
al "Here, let me show you."

"Alexia put her hands upon his thick chest, marveling at the iron-like feel of his corded muscles."
"Her cheeks reddened as she glanced downwards and saw the growing bulge beneath his loincloth."

"Sit down."


scene cg586 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg586
show greyhide neutral behind cg586
pause 3

"Alexia reached out, peeling on the fabric of Greyhides loincloth as the head of his fat, pillar like cock poked out the top. Cooing, Alexia pulled the useless clothing off of him, exposing his growing erection and his large, furry testicles."
"She took his manhood in hand, marveling at the virile blood flow as the thing thickened and swelled in her hands. She planted a soft kiss upon the shaft, moving upwards as like climbing the rungs of a ladder."

al "{i}Mwah!{/i}"
al "I want that. I want us to please each other and maybe you can do the same to me."

"Greyhide let out a low grumble in his throat. He leaned back in his chair, angling himself so Alexia would have to stand to reach the pinnacle of his throbbing erection. His large, cowlike eyes shined with amusement."

gh "I have never done this before. You must show me, little one."

"Alexia obliged. The raging fire in her belly wouldnt let her do anything else. She planted a kiss upon the very base of his cock, her hands reaching down to cup his balls."
"She handled them like priceless eggs, gently rolling them in her fingers as she bent her neck upwards to resume her long ascent."
"Alexia stuck her tongue out, planting it against the bulging vein of the cock that she knew - it she played her cards right - would be the primary vehicle through which hed shoot his cum all over her."
"Delighted by the deliciously naughty thought, Alexia suckled upon it, working her hips this way and that as she drew a ragged line of saliva up the turgid pillar. At last she reached the head, moaning and licking he cumslit and planting soft kisses everywhere."
"Her panties were damp mess, her legs trembling from the effort of holding herself up as she bent over the grunting Minotaur, working his thick dick into a lather with her hands."

al "Do you like that, Greyhide?"

scene bg22 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"The old blacksmith let out a snort. The closet thing the stubborn oaf could ever get to an honest admission. She chuckled and stood up, her cheeks burning and her face a red mess."

al "Now its your turn. Plant your hooves, Im going to climb on top of you."

"Greyhide, his eyes still fixed upon her, did as he was bid, spreading his legs wide and leaning back so that the chair was propped against the anvil, giving an ideal angle for Alexia to clamber on top of him and sit in his lap."
"She giggled as she felt the meat of his shaft propping her up from behind, a stiff reminder of his attraction to her. Greyhide put a large hand against her back, trailing down to grope her bottom."

gh "What now, hm?"

"His voice was deep, a masculine rumble that made Alexias head spin and her knees weak. She put her hands to his chest, reveling in the thick, masculine scent he exuded."

al "Now you try."

gh "Try what?"

al "I licked you, now you lick me."
al "Have you never wondered what I taste like?"

gh "...Taste like?"

"Alexia laughed. He was stubbornly charming, the old stick in the mud. "

al "You {i}must{/i} know what I mean, Greyhide. Havent you ever tasted a woman"


scene cg587 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg587
show greyhide neutral behind cg587
pause 3

"She took his hand and led it to her crotch. His meaty fingers made short work of her panties, spreading her pussy wide as one slipped in with a soft, wet {i}squelch{/i}."

al "{i}Aah{/i}!"
al "H-have you ever tasted one there?"

gh "No."

"His voice was gruff, but there was a deep, erotic curiosity in his tone. Alexia smiled at him, running her fingers across the side of his face."

al "Good. Then Ill be the first."

"Greyhide let out an appreciative rumble. Alexia squeaked in surprise when she felt his hands reach down to grab her by her hips."
"He manipulated her like a doll, lifting her with his prodigious strength and spinning her about. He planted her stomach on his chest, giving him easy access to her nethers."
"Alexia gasped when she came face to face with Greyhides erection once more. It stared back at her, pulsing with a hot, masculine energy. Her face reddened."
"Greyhide peeled her clothing off of her with a simple rip of the fabric. Alexia let out an ecstatic squeal of pleasure, followed by a moan as the large Minotaur spread her asscheeks apart."

gh "...What should I do?"

"Alexia - wet, wanton and nearly crazed with lust - let out a sultry moan and took the Minotaurs dick in hand once more."

al "Lick it. I want you to {i}taste{/i} me!"

"She resumed her horny worship, licking and kissing every spot she could find. If she were braver, shed have tried to take his massive length in her mouth, but the sheer geometry of the challenge was too much to overcome."
"Such minor triflings were rendered moot when she felt the warm, fat tongue of the Minotaur press up against her drooling slit."

al "{i}Aaaan{/i}! Solansia preserve me!"

"His tongue was large and flat, a wet, spongy surface that set the nerves of her pussy afire. She waited with bated breath for him to start a rough tonging session."
"But nothing happened. His tongue was pressed to her pussy, but it stayed in place like a horse at a salt lick."
"Breathless, red faced and trembling, Alexia cast her gaze back at Greyhide. His brow was furrowed, his eyes focused on the task. He tried to say something through the confines of her crotch."

gh "{i}Ampf fi doing it righth{/i}?"

"Alexia lifted off the Minotaur for a moment, sitting up on his chest. She reached back and took him by the scruff of hair between his horns."
"Then, without preemption, she jammed him nose-first into her ass."

al "Lick me, lick me! Get as {i}deep{/i} as you can!"

"The Minotaur complied, lapping at her sodden cunt with long, slow drags of the tongue. Alexia shivered in place, feeling the flat weight of him sliding across her lips as a wide, dopey smile crossed her face."

al "{i}Mmmh.{/i}"

"She lowered herself down once more, redoubling her efforts as she kissed and suckled on every unpolished spot of Minotaur dick she could find. Greyhide grunted when she planted her lips on his cockhead and rolled her tongue around the rim."
"Greyhide - novice that he was - made up for his inexperience with sheer enthusiasm. His fat tongue managed to lick the whole of Alexias wet hole from stem to stern in a single languid movement."
"He was slow, but steady, managing to slip the edges of his flat tongue inside of her and wiggle around inside. Still more nerves touched off in Alexias head, and she found herself rolling her hips against his face in an effort to encourage him."
"It all built up to this penultimate moment. Feeling the rising tide of an orgasm coming on, Alexia took matters into her own hands literally."
"She latched her hands around the base of Greyhides cock and jacked him roughly, planting sloppy kisses to his head and shaft all the while."

gh "{i}Grrh!{/i}"

"Greyhide keyed in to Alexias attention, lapping hard at her clit and cunny up and down in maddening repetition"


scene black with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind black
show greyhide neutral behind black

"She gasped and trembled and came all over his face, her spraying wetness coating his lips and snout as he licked her to completion."
"Greyhide was not long in following her. His balls clenched, a thick tide of Minotaur spunk surging upward through her clenched fingers to the top. She planted her lips upon his cumslit in the vain endeavor to take it all down her throat."
"He pulsed once, spurting a mouthful of his seed down her throat as she gulped down what she could. The second pulse proved too much for her, and her cheeks bulged."
"Cum spurted out from the edges of her lips and dribbled down the sides of his cock in pearlescent channels."
"A third pulse, and Alexia was overwhelmed, pulling her lips off of his fecund cock as it sprayed a fertile line of white up over her head, coating her face, lips and back in a line. "
"Alexia trembled, feeling Greyhides relentless tongue sliding across her clenching pussy. His hands spread her ass wide, kneading at her skin as he licked her well past his own orgasm."
"Alexia continued to jerk him, draining the last of his seed out onto her tongue as a wave of supreme bliss flowed over her."
"Six hells, shed needed this."
"The two reveled for a moment in their shared pleasure. Alexia grinded her hips into Greyhides slow, licking tongue, and she in turn licked up the stray cum leftover on his cock and belly."
"Once she had finished cleaning him up, she reluctantly pulled herself off of him."

scene bg22 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

al "So how was it?"

gh "Different. Very different."
gh "Your pussy tastes good, little one. "

al "Im glad you approve. You dont taste so bad yourself, big guy."

"Greyhide chuckled, a deep, masculine rumble that sent Alexias tummy to tumbling again."

gh "I enjoy our foreplay. More than I ever expected to."

al " -And I enjoy {i}you{/i}, Greyhide."

"Greyhide chuckled again. He reached down and patted Alexia lovingly on the head."

gh "Youre an odd one, Alexia."
gh "...Are you satisfied now?"

show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

al "I am."

gh "Good."
gh "The delivery won't arrive for some hours yet. Enjoy your day off, for tomorrow we work."

al "...Are you sure you dont need help?"

gh "What is there to help with? You have earned a break, I think."

"Alexia smiled at the old bulls friendliness. She leaned up and planted a kiss on his cheek."

al "Thank you, Greyhide. This was a lot of fun."

"Greyhide let out a low grunt. He winked at her."

gh "You will have to teach me more."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:
    event('clash_of_empires', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'", 'week > 24',), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)
    event('alexia_shackle_fantasy', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'",'all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30',), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)
    event('angel_in_the_ash', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'", 'week > 24',), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)
    event('greyhide_and_liurial', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge'",), depends=('threes_company',), run_count=1, group='alexia_forge', priority=pr_npc)

label clash_of_empires:

scene bg22 with fade
show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Alexia came to work that morning to a contentious sight. Greyhide was leaning against his anvil, his hammer set aside on his work bench."
"Normally the burly Minotaur would already be hard at work by the time Alexia arrived, but the presence of the two warriors arguing back and forth in front of him had broken his peaceful routine."

gh "I cant fill two orders at once."

"The first warrior, a tall, imposing human clad in black armour and a long, white cloak let out a contemptuous snort."

merc "Then fill mine first. The Orc can wait."

"The Orc commander standing next to him let out a growl, baring his long rows of teeth."

show orc soldier neutral behind bg22

os "Shut yer trap, Human. I ased first, and the bull don take orders from {i}you{/i}."

show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia watched with growing concern as the human mercenary turned to face the Orc. Despite the Orcs larger stature, he did not seem fazed in the slightest."

merc "I can tell by the doltish look in your eyes that basic arithmetic is not your expertise, greenskin."
merc "But even {i}you{/i} should know the difference between a gaggle of Orcs and a force of well-trained soldiers."

"The Orc let out a boisterous guffaw, as if the very idea of the mercenary quoting numbers at him was a joke."

os "One Orc is worth fifty o yer twiggy gits, humi. Lets see what dat training does ya when me and my boys crash into yours."
os "Youll he hidin behind dat shield wall just long enough fo me to bash yer head in."

"The tension in the room grew. Alexia found herself taking several steps back so as to avoid getting caught in the middle. Greyhide remained unmoved."

merc "Im fielding two companies for the Twins near Reave Keep. Youre leading a glorified rabble."
merc "My men are fighting with rusted blades and cracked maces, they need these weapons to be an effective fighting force."

os "Sod that! My lads are headin to the front lines. We need shiny new axes for skull-splittin."

merc "Why bother? Give a rat a bastard sword, he still wont know how to swing it. Your kind couldnt hold a battle line if they were tied in chains to one."

"The Orc let out a roar of anger, reaching for his weapon. The mercenary did the same."

os "You callin my boys weaklings, ya mouthy pinkskin?"

merc "Im calling them cowards."



gh "{i}Enough!{/i}"

show alexia forge shocked at midleft with dissolve

"The booming roar of the enraged Minotaur silenced the twos bickering."

gh "No weapons. This is my forge, not your battlefield. Besides"



"Greyhide gave a little wink in Alexias direction."

gh "Youre scaring my assistant."

if society_type == "feudalism":
    gh "This should settle things: what is your noble rank?"
    "The mercenary shot the Minotaur a look of confusion."
    merc "My rank? Im the Commander of the Third Sons."
    gh "No. Your court rank. The Twins assigned noble titles."
    gh "They sent a letter to the castle staff. We are instructed to favour men of higher rank when conflicts arise."
    gh "We have a conflict. What is your rank?"
    "The mercenary huffed and blustered."
    merc "I-I have not been granted one, yet!"
    "Sensing blood in the water, the Orc let out a booming guffaw."
    os "Aw, has the poor humie not earned is fancy title, yet?"
    os "Too bad, cause as a servant o the Twins, serving directly under ol Andras, Is a Paigon."
    "The ennobled Orc flashed his opponent a roguish grin, coming almost nose to nose with him as he revelled in his superior station."
    os "But {i}you{/i} can just call me Mlord."
    "The Orc commander then turned to Greyhide, ignoring the mercenary completely."
    os "So, about thems axes."
    gh "Ill get started today. You should have the shipment by next week."
    os "Good, see dat its done fast, Lord Andras doesnt like to be kept waitin."
    "The Orc turned, strolling from the room as though he were an Emperor at his coronation. Alexia watched him pass, and he shot her an unsubtle wink."
    "The mercenary looked like he was inches away from drawing his blade. He thought better of it after glancing at the huge minotaur, releasing his white-knuckled grip on the hilt and turning to leave as well."
    merc "Bloody, {i}fucking{/i} greenskins."
    "The Mercenary continued to mutter to himself as he swept from the room, moving with an angry quickstep as he seethed at the insult. He was powerless, and he knew it. It made the sting of the indignity that much worse."
    show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia approached Greyhide. He rubbed his chin thoughtfully."
    al "That went well."
    gh "It seems the Twins choice was correct."
    al "Which one?"
    gh "Making nobles. It streamlined the process. Now everyone has a superior."
    al "Youre probably right, could have turned bloody otherwise."
    al "...I suppose I should be grateful well have a lighter workload this week."
    "Greyhide shot her a grin, taking his hammer in hand and turning to his anvil."

    gh "Fewer blades doesnt mean less work. Just more time to get it right."
    gh "Come, the forge awaits."
    return
else:

    "The mercenary lifted his head and laughed."
    merc "You have what, maybe fifty? I have four times as many men as you at least."
    merc "If those axes end up in your hands before {i}my{/i} men get supplied..."
    merc "Ill burn down your camp, slaughter your soldiers and sell your pretty new axes myself to pay for my weapons."
    os "Youd dare attack one o the Twins servants, human?"
    merc "Its a new day, Orc. Like the Twins themselves say: might makes right."
    merc "Who do you think they'll miss more: fifty greenskin barbarians on guard duty, or a force of hardened mercenaries?"
    "The Orc glared at the mercenary, but Alexia could see the wheels turning in his head. He growled, then stormed out of the room without another word."
    "The mercenary smirked, turning to face Greyhide with a flourish."
    "If that is all? I expect my blades as soon as possible, Blacksmith. Good day."
    "The mercenary strode from the room with a happy bounce in his step, humming a tune as he blithely brushed past Alexia."
    "Alexia approached Greyhide, who let out a small sigh."

    gh "Arrogant ass."
    show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve
    al " ...Guess we have a lot more work to do, huh?"
    gh "Yes."

    gh "Come, enough politics. The forge awaits us."
    return





label alexia_shackle_fantasy:

scene bg22 with fade
show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The time had come to do inventory again. Monotony personified; Alexia hated it. Of all the odious tasks she had to perform in the smithy, this one was by far the most mind numbing."
"Every errant piece of metalwork, every stray nail and every rusty hinge had to be accounted for. Some of the pieces lined across the shelves and stacked on the walls had decades of dust layers, coating them in a fine sheen of grayish moss."
"Bloodmeen was, after all, still only half-occupied by its new ownership."
"Alexia had made a game of the tiresome task: keeping track like a scorekeeper for a childrens game with little tally marks on her clipboard. It was wasteful, but at least it helped to mitigate the tedium."

show alexia forge angry at midleft with dissolve

"The pounding cacophony of Greyhides hammer was particularly piercing today, even in the farthest corners of his forge. Alexia had never quite gotten used to the harsh clanging of metal upon metal, but today it was giving her an especially nasty headache."
"She ignored the racket as much as she could as she moved slid like an abacus from object to object, shelf to shelf, itemizing and tallying everything she came across."

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

"It was only once she came to a particular dusty shelf that she was given pause. There, sprawled in great heaps in a disorganized pile, was a mass of dark metal."
"Shackles, rough hunks of black iron and chain hammered into the shape of human wrists. The mark of slavery."
"Some dim part of Alexias mind knew that this was the true horror of the Twins regime. For them, Slavery was a means and an end, a literal and figurative state in which there are only those who rule, and those who serve. And the rulers could be counted on but one hand."
"Domination, control, the dismemberment of all others wills in the face of their own, crowning ambition. This was the future that the Twins envisioned."
"Staring at the row upon row of slave shackles, only half-listening to the heaving roar of Greyhides furnace as he forged their weapons of war, Alexia felt their domineering presence acutely."
"But was it really that bad?"

if alexiaJezObedient == True:
    "Jezera had expanded her horizons on the subject. Where once Alexia had recoiled in horror and disgust at the humiliations, now she appraised it with a gemcutters practiced gaze."
    "Lady Jezera was good at that: changing opinions, shifting ones point of view from the norm."
    "Perspective was a curious thing. Entire world views shifted and internal realities collapsed at the slightest tectonic shift, and Alexias had been particularly shaken."
    "It was not her own submission she sought, so much as the subtle power play at work between the competing personalities."
    "Sure, Alexia might attempt to rise up, only to be struck down every time by Jezeras more dominant force of personality, but that was ultimately not the point of the exercise. Sex had become, for the first time in Alexias adult life, a dangerous, exciting thing again."

elif alexiaAndrasObedient == True:
    "Andras was a brute. A foul-mouthed and foul-tempered tempest whose rages were as fierce as his lovemaking."
    " He had subjugated her, {i}humiliated{/i} her, left her a wet and quivering mess on the floor, making all the while an abject mockery of her broken marriage."
    "...And yet, he had taught her so much. He had shown her the ugly truth of things: that mutual animosity could breed intense passion, that submission could be daring, that ecstasy was not the {i}antithesis{/i} to agony, but rather its parallel."
    "Humiliation was not a punishment to be meted out. Rather, it was a delicacy to be savoured."
else:

    "Alexia was no great lover of the Twins, to be certain. They had burned her home, slaughtered her loved ones and ripped her and her beloved husband from the only peaceful life that they had ever known."
    "But she had learned much in her time here in Bloodmeen Castle, scurrying about like a rat beneath the floorboards."
    "Slow indoctrination into the deeper mysteries of her own repressed sexuality had taught her that submission was not as repulsive a state of being as she had once thought."

"As she stared at the row upon row of manacles, Alexia wondered what kind of use they had seen, what use they might see in the future."

menu:
    "Continue with work.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia shook herself. What was she doing? She still had a mountain of work to do, and so little time to do it."
        "Casting a long, thoughtful look at the manacles, she returned to her task, tallying up and listing the inventory, praying for a respite from the interminable tedium."
        return
    "Daydream about the shackles.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump alexiaShacklesSex

label alexiaShacklesSex:

show alexia forge happy at midleft with dissolve

"She closed her eyes and pictured it, her mind's eye brimming with lurid imagination as the fantasy began to play out inside her head."

scene cg603 with fade
pause 3

"She was in the courtyard, standing atop a huge wooden platform in the middle. A crowd had begun to form, milling about in excited disharmony as chattering voices and the rough grunts of Orcs filled the air."
"She was naked, stripped of all pretense of dignity by her captors, not even a scrap of loincloth to cover her womanhood as she was paraded out upon the stage."
"They had shackled her, slapping heavy chains of black iron around her wrists. It was mostly for show - its not like Alexia could actually {i}go{/i} anywhere, even if she tried to run."
"But such wasnt the point of the manacles, for they were merely the physical indication of her submission. As a crown is to a King, so too are chains to a Slave."
"She was not alone. Others had been gathered here for this sinister auction. Humans, Elves, Goblins and Orcs. All female, all shackled and bound and nude, paraded across the stage like a menagerie at a circus."
"The roar of hundreds of masculine voices greeted her as she was led across the stage in turn. Hooting catcalls and jeering laughter followed her every trembling footstep, her face growing hot and her cheeks flushing. "
"She heard them, the hungry jackals. They snarled like beasts, held at bay only by the meager cadre of armed guards standing watch at the edges of the platform. Imploring arms reached out, scratching at the air as if to seize Alexia from the stage through sheer force of will alone."
"But these beasts were not driven to such frenzy by Alexia herself. Alexia was immaterial. They were baying for {i}her{/i}, for the captive female in their midst. She wasnt a person, she was instead the embodiment of her physical traits: her red hair, her perky breasts, her soft curves and milky skin."
"A kind of lurid malaise fell upon the monsters lurking out in the crowd, a lust borne of malicious envy, of selfish covetousness. As she looked out across the crowd, she saw not horniness, but hunger and greed. She was a product, a thing to be purchased."
"The auctioneer, a tall, leering human with a bearded face and venturesome hands led her along to the front of the platform. It was her turn to be sold."

auct "Now we got us some prime meat!"

"The crowd let out a raucous roar of approval. Alexia, unable to look away or avert her gaze from the leering throng of voyeurs staring directly at her, shivered and gasped, mortified and electrified in equal measure."

auct "I know how you lads love a good story, and by is this one a doozie!"
auct "Number 423 is a special case: a {i}volunteer{/i}!"

"Jeering laughter followed his statement, and Alexia felt her face falling. Was this really all she was now? A number in a list? A morsel of meat to be savored by the mighty?"

auct "Shes young, fresh, but most importantly: {i}experienced{/i}."

"Alexia yelped as she felt the auctioneer suddenly reach down and inexpertly finger her, directly in front of everyone. To her everlasting shame, she was wet. His finger slid right in."

auct "Dont mistake the doe eyes for innocence lads, this ones a Grade A Whore."
auct "Her cunts as tight as a bear trap."

"{i}SMACK{/i}. The Auctioneer planted an open palm directly across Alexias bare bottom, leaving a stinging red mark in its place."

auct "Her arse is as perky as a bar wench after a few stiff ones on the job! And those {i}lips{/i}..."

"Alexia said nothing as the Auctioneer withdrew his curling fingers from her pussy and stuck them in her mouth, applying his own form of lipstick as he ran them around."

auct "These luscious lips of hers have milked more than their fair share of cocks, let me tell you. Shell suck you dry, then beg for seconds!"

"More laughter. Alexias face burned red hot with humiliation. She could not bear to look at them, yet she could not look away. They were all there, {i}staring at her{/i}."

auct "Well start the bidding at 500 pieces. Now that may seem steep to the keen-eyed among you, but shell earn her keep in a day. Trust me on this one boys, I speak from experience! Har!"
auct "Now, do I hear Five hundred?"

"To Alexias horror (and, secretly, to her thrill) a dozen hands or more raised. A vicious bidding war ensued, where her price climbed higher and higher, till even the Auctioneer was breathless in his excitement over the prospective monetary windfall."
"Finally, a lone hand raised, when none others were willing to go higher. A clear voice called out through the din, giving the highest number yet by a wide margin."

if alexiaJezObedient == True:
    scene cg673 with fade
    show jezera happy behind cg673
    pause 3
    je "Three thousand gold pieces. And fifty more if you can stick her in some finery first."
    "To Alexias shock, it was not a man who had purchased her, but rather the graceful, purple form of a woman. She had been lurking in the crowd the entire time, like a quiet spider spinning her web amongst the cover of foliage."
    "The woman caught Alexias gaze, and she smirked. And just like that, Alexia knew she was owned. It was that easy, a simple smile had convinced her of the futility of resistance. This woman could pin her down in a way that no manacles ever could."
    "...Worse still, Alexias heart began to pump faster at the thought of it. It was one thing to be ravished by a man seeking some piece of meat, it was quite another to be coveted by {i}her{/i}."

elif alexiaAndrasObedient == True:
    scene cg604 with fade
    show andras smirk behind cg604
    pause 3
    an "Three thousand gold pieces, and not a penny more."
    "Alexias heart skipped a beat. A hulking red brute had somehow managed to weave his way through the crowd without her noticing. Like a shark circling chum he had come upon her silently, with a unity of purpose not unlike that of a predator."
    "Sizing up his prey, his laughing, mocking eyes locked with hers, and an unspoken conversation ensued."
    "In an instant he disarmed her of her internal defenses. Left helpless in form by the shackles, she was now also shackled in spirit. She was his, a piece of property to do with as he would."
    "And Alexia knew it. Despite her own embarrassment, if this hulking creature were to take her then and there atop the platform, with all present watching, she would spread her legs and cry out his name."
else:

    scene cg674 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral behind cg674
    pause 3
    ro "Three thousand gold pieces."
    "Alexias heart leapt. There, in the crowd was her buyer: a slender man in a heavy cloak, whose piercing gaze she could make out even from this distance."
    "Her body trembled as they made eye contact, a true sense of helplessness washing over her. The Auctioneer made a great show parading Alexia around like a trained beast who had won a contest, but she was only half paying attention now."
    "He was there, watching her: the perfect specimen. A being whom Alexia - enslaved, ensnared and surrounded by threats - could give her all to. He {i}owned{/i} her now in body."
    "All that was left was to own her in spirit as well."

"It was all so wrong. She didnt want to be owned! She was a human being, with feelings and thoughts and-"
"But the pale excuses sputtered and died like withering vines in a fire. She could not even finish the thought before they blew away into the wind. Alexia realized that she was merely fooling herself. It was as the auctioneer said:"
"She had {i}volunteered{/i}."
"The manacles were heavy about her wrists. Her body twisted this way and that, her hips swaying as she felt a profound warmth rise like a tide in her nethers. "
"Her need to be ruled, to be {i}subdued{/i}, to be put on her back and left helpless to the machinations of others overrode her instincts. Naked, she reached down with her manacled hands and began to finger herself in front of everyone, proclaiming to the world that-"

scene black with fade
show greyhide neutral at center with dissolve

gh "{i}Alexia{/i}! Where are you, girl?"

scene bg22 with fade
show alexia forge shocked at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral behind bg22

al "{i}Ah?{/i}"

"Alexias mind roared back to the present with enough speed to give her whiplash. She glanced around in confusion, carried back to reality from her horny fantasy by the booming roar of the Minotaur in the room."

gh "The forge needs heating, but you are still doing inventory!"


"Alexia looked down stupidly at her hands, momentarily taken aback at where she was and what she was doing it had all been so {i}real{/i}. It took her several seconds to find her voice, and when it came, it came as a croaky whisper."

show alexia forge aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "I-I was just-"

"She stared for a long moment at the manacles stacked upon the shelves. Her spine tingled at the vivid daydream, her mind alight with the sights and sounds of what she had experienced as a would-be slave on the auction block."

gh "There is no time, come tend the bellows!"

show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Y-"

"Alexia hesitated for a half second, staring for another long moment at the shackles. She (regretfully) shoved the image from her mind and returned to the present."

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Coming, Greyhide!"

"At least shed have something to think about after the work day was over"

return





label angel_in_the_ash:

scene alexia_forge_1 with fade

"Busy days in the forge could make the workspace look like a childs tale of the hellish Planes of Chaos."
"Volcanic heat from white-hot forges spewed pyroclastic ash into the narrow, cramped spaces. The air was choked, and burning and stuffy. Black soot rained down on Alexias head in a near constant stream as the fires belched and the metal sang."
"Greyhides hammer rose and fell, rose and fell in an endless beating pattern. The loud roar of the fire as the bellows blew became a snarling beast, huffing and snorting as molten light poured from its gaping maw."
"Alexia did her best to cope in the bleak circumstances. She went where she was bidden, taking on whatever task was needed to ease the old Smiths burden."
"Greyhide churned out weapon after weapon in an endless cycle of heating and cooling, shaping and warping and hammering till the blade tips shined and the sword edges glimmered."
"It was hard work, and it was grim work. Greyhide bent himself utterly to the work, his thick brow knitting together and his flat teeth grinding as he spent his prodigious strength in mighty swings."
"So great was the task, and so engrossed was he in his duty, that Greyhide had already foregone even a meager luncheon, choosing instead to use the time productively. Greyhide pushed it to its blasting height, stifling the already stuffy air with hot ash."
"Alexia felt a momentary pang, a selfish longing to feel a breath of fresh air and the wind on her face. Her lips twisted into a grimace as she pumped the bellows harder, redoubling her efforts in the hopes that Greyhide would, with her aid, be finished faster. "
"Lost, alone, trapped in a place that reminded her very much of a demons realm, Alexia found her mind wandering back to happier, more innocent days. As she looked at Greyhide, a song arose unbidden to her lips. She began to hum a tune."

scene bg22 with fade
show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

al "How cold, how cold,\n Do the barren hearths grow,\n When the wind is wafting with winters chill?"

"It was an old tavern song, one she had heard her mother sing a hundred times or more growing up as a child in Arthdale."

al "Do you know, do you know,\n What the frigid mind will do,\n When the fires die low, and the creaking walls grow shrill?"

"As she hummed her voice grew louder, carrying over the hammer of the forge. Though Greyhide gave no indication he had taken notice, his ear turned to listen."

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "A bull, a bull,\n Freezing in his bulls pen\n Every night, thinking might he never be warm again?"
al "So cold, so cold,\n Was the wind in the weald,\n That surely soon the Bull would by dire chill be slain."

"The Minotaur paused in his hammering, casting a short glance in Alexias direction before resuming his work."

show alexia forge happy at midleft with dissolve

al "But a light, but a light,\n Was shining hot, burning bright\n In the farmhouse of his mistress through the window pane."

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "How wild, how wild,\n Was the wind in the weald,\n As it blew a stray thought through the weary beasts brain?"

"Had things proceeded as expected, Alexias squalid tune would have likely faded off into nothingness as her mind drifted, and the arduousness of the bellows stole her attention."
"But then, like a rising storm, the deep bass of Greyhides voice sang above the din of his hammer strokes."

show alexia forge shocked at midleft with dissolve

gh "Stand up, stand up,\n It couldnt hurt much to look\n Perhaps her wide hearth is a little warmer than this pen."

show alexia forge happy at midleft with dissolve

al "How bold! How bold!"

gh "How bold! How bold!"

al "Trudging through ice and snow,"

gh "Trudging through ice and snow,"

al "As the Bovine crossd the wintry gap of glade and glen."

gh "As the Bovine crossd the wintry gap of glade and glen."

"Together their voices formed a lyrical harmony, trading words back and forth as each took up the tune in turn."
"The sway of Greyhides hammer took a new cadence, following the beat of the simple song. Despite herself, Alexia found her turns at the bellow taking on much the same rhythm."

show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "A knock, a knock,"

gh "A knock, a knock,"

al "A gentle jingling at the lock."

gh "A gentle jingling at the lock."

al "Alerted the fair maiden to the Bull in the snow."

gh "Alerted the fair maiden to the Bull in the snow."

"At this Greyhide took up the voice of the Bull. Alexia watched in awe as his booming voice filled the room."

show greyhide sad at cliohnaright with dissolve
show alexia forge shocked at midleft with dissolve

gh "Hello, hello\n I do not mean to bring woe\n But I couldnt help but notice your hearths warm glow."

show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve

gh "Im cold, Im cold,\n Many things I dont know,\n But even an old Bull knows when hes run out of road."

show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

gh "Im tired, Im tired,\n May I rest by your fire?\n I will do any task, and bear any load."

"Alexia laughed aloud, charmed beyond words at the wondrous, discordant experience of such a song in the midst of all this ash and misery. Her voice sang as bright and flowing as her bellow-strokes."

show alexia forge happy at midleft with dissolve

al "She smiled, she smiled!\n The fair maiden was beguiled,\n And she let the old Bull share her hearth for awhile,"
al "Time passed, time passed,\n As the frost turned to grass,\n And the shivering cold winter was finally exiled."

"Time was passing much as the song said. Before Alexia knew it, they were much farther along in their work order. Still the song continued, the Minotaur and his human helpers voices blending together towards the rising crescendo."

al "But the bull, but the bull,"

gh "But the bull, but the bull,"

al "Rested, warm and so full,"

gh "Rested, warm and so full,"

al "No longer wished to be stranded alone in the cold."

gh "No longer wished to be stranded alone in the cold."

show greyhide sad at cliohnaright with dissolve
show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

gh "Please no, Please no,\n I do not want yet to go.\n For I still recall the feeling of your hearths warm glow."

"Greyhides large eyes were upon her as he sang, his hammer rising and falling a little slower than usual. There was a wide, toothy smile upon his bestial visage."

show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show alexia forge shocked at midleft with dissolve

gh "Im warm, Im warm\n And we have passd the snowstorm,\n But Id dearly like to bathe in your hearts heat, again."

if alGreyhideForgeSex == True:
    show alexia forge aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia blushed, seeing the low, sexual undertone of Greyhides voice as he sang the insinuating lyric."

gh "Why try, why try,\n Why work when you can lie,\n Upon a bed of green grass, and soft summer rain?"

"Greyhide set aside his hammer, and Alexia let go of the bellows, their voices carrying and echoing in the cramped confines of the forge as they turned to face one another."

show alexia forge happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Fair maiden, fair maiden,\n So many burdens pon you are laden\n But the Bull neer the less, will still go where he wills."

"Their voices rose, together forming a perfect note as they reached the final line. Alexia walked slowly towards Greyhide, a soft smile spreading across her face as the two finished the song in harmonious unison."

show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Do you know, do you know,"

gh "Do you know, do you know,"

al "What the frigid mind will do,"

gh "What the frigid mind will do,"

al "When the fires grow high, and the creaking walls..."

gh "When the fires grow high, and the creaking walls..."

al "grow..."

gh "grow..."

if alGreyhideForgeSex == True:
    show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve
    al "...still?"
    "She held the note for a long movement, trailing off into a sonic lull that made the forges fires sound like deafened whispers."
    "Alexias footsteps crossed the final threshold between herself and the anvil on which he worked. Greyhide turned to face her, his rippling muscles silhouetted in the harsh light of the blazing forge. He looked down his snout at her, a soft smile tugging at his snout."
    gh "You sing well, little one."
    "Alexia could not help herself. Something heavy in her chest bade her to feel the grasp of this gentle giant. She reached out and took Greyhides hand in hers, pulling him down to her level."
    "The old Bull obliged, leaning forward as the fair maiden planted a nervous peck upon his cheek. Her face, covered in soot and ash as it was, left a little black smudge on his fur when she withdrew."
    show alexia forge aroused at midleft with dissolve
    al "As do you."
    "Greyhides smile deepened. He said nothing, merely picking up his hammer and resuming his work. But Alexia could see it: a soft relaxing of the shoulders, a gentle soothing of the spirit."
    "Greyhide worked as hard as ever, but something in the song had given him the strength to continue. Filled with newfound purpose, the two finished the days heavy labours with a song in their hearts and a warmth in their hearts."

    return
else:

    show greyhide sad at cliohnaright with dissolve
    gh "..still?"
    "Alexias footsteps crossed the final threshold between herself and the anvil on which he worked. Greyhide turned to face her, his rippling muscles silhouetted in the harsh light of the blazing forge. He looked down his snout at her, a soft smile tugging at his snout."
    show alexia forge happy at midleft with dissolve
    al "You have a wonderful voice, Greyhide."
    "Greyhides large cow eyes gleamed with mirth. He let out a happy grunt and turned away, hiding his appreciative smile behind his rippling shoulder blades."
    gh "Thank you."
    "As if those words alone were enough, Greyhide picked up his hammer and went to work."
    "He said nothing more on the matter, nor did he reference the fact that he had joined her in song again. But the happy memory of the event played on repeat in her mind for the remainder of their labours."
    "She found herself humming the song of the Winter Bull for the rest of the day, easing the work and making the long hours seem just a little bit shorter."

    return





label greyhide_and_liurial:

scene alexia_forge_1 with fade

"Days working in the forge were often spent in something of a delirium. Alexia lost count of the hours as the monotonous, challenging work turned her hours into ceaseless repetition punctuated by immense physical strain."
"It was often only when Greyhide let out a loud, sonorous sigh and set aside his hammer that she knew the work of the day was finished. As she paused in her work at the bellows, she wiped at her forehead, wondering not for the last time why she had decided upon taking the most grueling work in the castle that she could."
"Greyhide stopped his work, and for a moment Alexias heart leapt. Perhaps she had lost track of time?"
"It was hard to tell the time of day when the only light came from the blazing heat of the forge. As much as she hated to admit it, for Greyhide was as pleasant a companion she could find in this dreary castle, she was looking forward to the end of the work day."

scene bg22 with fade
show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show liurial happy at edgeleft with dissolve

liur "Hello again, Mr. Greyhide!"

"Rowans secretary descended into the room with all the characteristic grace and smoothness of an Elf. She held a small notebook in one hand, and in the other perched a delicate, porcelain teacup. Her green eyes swept the room, making note of Alexias presence with a soft smile."
"Greyhide let out a grunt, setting aside his hammer and brushing the dust from his apron. Liurial lifted the cup to her lips, taking a long, deliberate sip."

gh "Hello, Liurial."
gh "Here to take the months inventory reports?"

"Liurials smile was equal parts sly and genuinely warm. There was a twinkle in her eye, as if she was holding herself back from telling a naughty joke."

liur "If you would generously allow me to, of course I know how {i}fond{/i} you are of writing them, Mr. Greyhide."

"Greyhide let out a snort that sounded half-annoyed, half amused at the Elfs impertinence."

gh "They are necessary, not pleasant."

"Liurial let out a soft laugh, lifting the cup of tea to her lips once more and savoring the taste."

liur "Its a shame how often necessary things end up being unpleasant, isnt it?"

"Greyhide grinned."

gh "You would know better than most, would you not?"

liur "No no, of course not, Mr. Greyhide. You might find it strange, but I find the work rather soothing!"

"It was strangely charming to watch the two get along, like two old friends too comfortable with one another to bother with boring pleasantries. Greyhide grunted and gestured towards Liurials teacup."

gh "What are you drinking?"

liur "Oh, this? Just a cup of Splitleaf Tea, mixed with a dash of cinnamon. When I learned of a crate coming in, I begged Rowan to earmark some for me."
liur "Its a tea native to the Ealoean Forest. It was my favorite drink growing up. You could say it's got a tiny bit of home in it."

"The mention of home brought a shadow of sadness to her eyes. But, only for a flickering moment."

gh "Do you mind if I try a sip?"

"Liurial smiled, extending the cup to her much larger compatriot. Alexia saw the Elf cast a subtle smile in her direction from across the room."

liur "Be my guest, Mr Greyhide!"

"The Minotaurs large fingers closed around the edges of the cup. He sniffed it once, then delicately lifted it to his lips, sipping at the contents. Unfortunately, a Minotaurs sip was another species gulp. Greyhide made a soft {i}slurping{/i} noise with his mouth, then paused to take in the taste. He swallowed."

gh "...It is good. Mild, but flavourful."

"Liurial beamed as he handed back her cup, now with distinctly less tea sloshing about inside the cup."

liur "Coming from you, Greyhide, that is the height of compliments!"

gh "Thank you for the tea. Here, the reports are over on the table next to my assistant."

"Liurial shuffled over to the table near the bellows, cordial and deferential as she met eyes with Alexia."

show liurial neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

liur "Greetings, Alexia."

liur "And to you as well, Liurial."

if alexiaLiurialFriendly:
    "Liurial stopped in front of Alexia and adopted a curtsey. Alexia leaned back and responded with a smile. Memories of a certain meeting between the two in Rowans room were still fresh on Alexias mind. Liurials too no doubt."
    liur "Seeing you always brings a smile to my face, Mistress."
    al "Youre sweet, you know that?"
    "Liurial blushed softly, but her smile made it clear she didnt much mind the comment."
    al "How are things back in the office? Rowan is riding you too hard today, is he?"
    liur "No, Maam."
    "Alexia waited until she was sure that Greyhide was looking the other direction. Then she whispered in Liurials ear."
    liur "Good. Because when hes done, its going to be {i}my{/i} turn to ride you. And youre going to need lots of...{i}stamina{/i}...left over for me. "
    "She sealed the comment off with a quick peck on the elf girls lips."

elif all_actors['alexia'].relation > 50:
    "Liurial smiled warmly, extending her hand out to her. At first Alexia thought she was going to shake hands, but then saw the small paper scroll clutched in her fingers."
    liur "For you, my dear."
    show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve
    al " ...What's this?"
    liur "A certain charming fellow wanted me to deliver this to you. Alexias eyes only, he said."
    "Alexia took the scroll out of her hands and unspooled it. A single glance at the contents told her who it was from. She recognized Rowans flowing handwriting immediately."
    show alexia forge neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Her eyes swept across the page, taking in the flowery language of her husbands love letter with a growing warmth in her heart. As cheesy as it was, it still managed to cause a smile to spread wide across her face."
    al "...Tell him I said thank you."
    "Liurial affected a careless shrug, strolling past Alexia as if she had no idea what she was talking about."
    liur "Im sure he will be most pleased to hear that, Mistress Alexia. Albeit, he might be slightly more pleased if you thanked him personally. "
else:

    pass

"Her visit rapidly coming to an end, Liurial strolled over to Greyhides makeshift desk, pulling the small pile of papers and stacking them expertly into the crook of her arm with the movements of a practiced paper pusher."
"She flitted by Alexia and strolled past Greyhide, giving a last, playful salute to him with her nearly empty teacup."

liur "Carry on, you two! I humbly apologize for interrupting your work."

gh "No apologies.Thank you for the tea, Liurial."

"The Elf paused at the door, casting a smile back in Greyhides direction."

liur "Of course! Mayhaps I can bring you a bigger cup next time? So you may have it all to yourself."

gh "I would like that."

hide liurial with moveoutleft

"Liurial waved and departed. Alexia turned back to the bellows."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('alexia_library_counter', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), priority=pr_system_last)


    event('library_orientation', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), group='alexia_library', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)



    event('a_book_of_magic', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'", "get_event_flag('a_book_of_magic', '_library_job_delay')==0"),
        group='alexia_library', run_count=1, init_flags={'_library_job_delay': 3}, priority=pr_npc)


    event('a_book_of_magic_repeat', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'", "get_event_flag('a_book_of_magic_repeat', '_library_job_delay')==0"),
        group='alexia_library', active=False, priority=pr_npc)


    event('alexia_s_self_taught_magic', triggers="npc_events", run_count=1, active=False, priority=pr_story)


    event('cliohna_warms_to_alexia_s_magic', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), run_count=1,
        depends=('alexia_s_self_taught_magic',), group='alexia_library', priority=pr_story)


    event('alexia_s_power', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'", "get_event_flag('alexia_s_power', '_library_job_delay')==0"),
        group='alexia_library', active=False, priority=pr_npc)


label alexia_library_counter:

    python:
        for ev_name in all_events_data:
            if get_event_flag(ev_name, '_library_job_delay') > 0:
                if get_event_flag(ev_name, '_active'):
                    set_event_flag(ev_name, '_library_job_delay', get_event_flag(ev_name, '_library_job_delay') - 1)
    return


label library_orientation:



$ alexiaJob += 1
$ libraryOrientationSeen = True

scene bg12 with fade
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Alexia waited for a moment to be addressed after arriving in the library. When it seemed that none was forthcoming, she cleared her throat awkwardly."

al "Ahem, excuse me?"

"The librarian let out a weary sigh and stopped ignoring the woman."

cl "Yes Alexia? Why is it you're bothering me?"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al " I was wondering if there was anything I could do to help you out here in the library?"

cl "Well then, what scale are we speaking of here? Something to keep you occupied for an hour, until lunch, the whole day?"

al "The week, actually. I want to make myself useful and Rowan suggested that the library would be the place to go."

cl "You certainly have shown a bit more interest in the realm of knowledge and literature that my employers have sadly lacked. There are some tasks that I can set you that will save me time and help things run more efficiently here."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

cl "Very well, I will accept your assistance for the time being and we shall see how you perform."

scene alexia_library_1 with fade

"After getting settled, Alexia spent most of the week in the library as Cliohna's assistant. She catalogued books, retrieved them, returned them, and aided with basic experiments when Cliohna trusted she was up to the task."

scene black with fade

scene bg12 with fade

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

cl "That will be all for the day. I must say that you have proven to be quite capable at the tasks I have assigned you. I will welcome your aid again when you are available."

al "Thank you sorceress. Working in the library was quite pleasant and I would be happy to help you again."
$ do_job_research_assistant('alexia')
return






label a_book_of_magic:



scene alexia_library_1 with fade
show alexia librarian neutral behind alexia_library_1

"While cataloguing the books in the library, Alexia stumbled upon a book whose title rather intrigued her."

al "'The Apprentice's Guidebook to Basic Spells'. Oh."

"She hesitated, considering the book. Her mind returned to the time when Cliohna had tested her and determined that she had the potential for magic. The sorcerer hadn't said anything further on the subject, and Alexia hadn't inquired either to avoid upsetting her."
"However, it was possible for Alexia to use magic, she knew that now, and here was possibly a book that she could potentially learn from. Cliohna didn't mind if she checked out books from the library for personal use, maybe she should do so with this one and try to learn?"

$ do_job_research_assistant('alexia')

menu:
    "Alexia took the book to study.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Magic...."
        "With some trepidation, she pulled the small handbook from the shelf and tucked it into her apron. This wasn't entirely out of the ordinary and she noted the time and place that the book had been taken on her list."
        "Tonight, she'd begin her studies of the arcane."

        $ set_actor_flag('alexia', 'studying_magic', True)
        $ activate_event('alexia_s_self_taught_magic')
        $ set_event_timer('alexia_s_self_taught_magic', 'library', 2)
        return
    "Alexia left the book where it was.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "No, I shouldn't."
        "Shaking her head and forcing the alluring thoughts of power from her mind, Alexia returned to her work."

        $ activate_event('a_book_of_magic_repeat')
        $ set_event_flag('a_book_of_magic_repeat', '_library_job_delay', 1+dice(3))
return






label a_book_of_magic_repeat:


scene alexia_library_1 with fade
show alexia librarian neutral behind alexia_library_1

"Alexia looked up and started. She hadn't been paying much attention to where she was going and had found herself in an aisle of magical tomes that seemed to call to her. Seemingly of its own accord, one of her hands was reaching towards one of the ancient books."
"A warning to be wary of books flashed through her mind and she reflexively pulled away. At the same time, she recalled a much smaller less threatening book that had stuck out in her mind previously."

al "This is where I found that Spell Guildbook, isn't it?"

"Once again, she considered taking the book and trying to learn magic from it."

$ do_job_research_assistant('alexia')

menu:
    "Alexia sought out the book to study magic.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia rolled one of the ladders across the floor and scanned the shelves for the small handbook. When she spotted it, she almost thought her heart would beat out of her chest in anticipation."
        al "Magic...."
        "With some trepidation, she pulled the small handbook from the shelf and tucked it into her apron. This wasn't entirely out of the ordinary and she noted the time and place that the book had been taken on her list."
        "Tonight, she'd begin her studies of the arcane."

        $ activate_event('alexia_s_self_taught_magic')
        $ set_event_timer('alexia_s_self_taught_magic', 'library', 2)
        return
    "Alexia pushed back the urge and continued her work.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "And again, she pushed the urge away. Magic was not her place and she wasn't going to mess with it if at all possible."

        $ set_event_flag('a_book_of_magic_repeat', '_library_job_delay', 1+dice(3))
return






label alexia_s_self_taught_magic:



scene bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian neutral behind bg12

"Since Alexia had taken the magic guidebook from the library, she'd been studying it whenever she'd had the chance. Sometimes it referenced other works that she was able to find in the library, but most of what she needed was in the apprentice's guide."

al "('The main types of magic are: elemental, divine, chaotic, and fae. Their types depending on the source of power that is drawn upon. Elemental magic is drawn out from within those with magical potential. Its power is a reflection of the person calling upon it.')"
al "('The other three groups are all gained from the power of something else, drawing on their will and making it manifest in the world. Divine magic calls upon the power of Solansia and the lesser righteous gods. Worthy worshipers can be granted these powers by their patrons.')"
al "('Chaotic and fae magics are brought forth from the denizens of the Outer Dark and will inherently twist and corrupt the users. Many a foolish apprentice has sought these as a quick means of gaining power, but this has always ended in tragedy for the poor fool.')"
al "('Therefor the magics you will be most concerned with directly is elemental magic and its uses.')"

scene bg7 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "(Come on Alexia, you can do this. Focus!)"

"This week, she was trying to seriously call on her magic. There had been a few failed attempts already, but that didn't stop her from trying again."
"Alexia held her hand in front of her, trying to concentrate like she'd read how to. She called upon the flame within, tried to coax it out."
"Opening her eyes, she saw with a start that her hand was actually glowing!"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "Did I do it? Did I actually do it?!"

"With her concentration broken, the light from her hand went out."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "(Okay girl, calm down. Maybe this was a fluke, just try it again.)"

"Once more she called upon the power within, trying to draw it out of her. This time she thought she could actually feel the power within as it came out and opened her eyes to see her hand was glowing once more!"

al "Wow, I can actually do this. It's almost unbelievable."

scene bg7 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The next day, she'd prepared for the next step suggested by the guide."
"On the table in front of her, Alexia had placed a candle, a glass of water, two iron spoons, some dirt, and a sealed waterskin filled with air."
"The book had instructed that this was a good way to determine your aptitude with the different elements and learn what kind of magic you were most attuned with."
"Once more she closed her eyes and focused on the power within her and held her hand forwards, trying to figure out which of the items on the table she resonated most with. She couldn't really feel any different, had she done something wrong?"

al "(Maybe I'm just too far away from them?)"

"After stepping forwards, she tried again. This time, was that something? Maybe a flicker, a flow, a wave."
"Alexia's hand was hovering very close by the glass of water, almost touching it. She picked the glass up and looked into the clear liquid closely."

al "(Yes, the water doesn't look any different, but I can feel something about it I never noticed before. So I guess this means I'm attuned to water?)"

"This was somewhat of a disappointment for the red haired woman. Water wasn't terribly exciting next to fire or lightning. Then again, compared to air and earth, water did seem like it fit her the best."

al "A water sorcerer. I wonder what Rowan would have been if he'd learned magic?"

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Heh, probably earth, he's a foundation, someone who grounds you and keeps everyone together."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Is Cliohna maybe water too? No, when she found out about my potential, it was lightning that sprang from her hands. That's what she must be."

"After setting the glass down and blowing out the candle, Alexia took out the apprentice's guide to spellcasting again."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "(What kind of basic spells does this have for water sorcerers?)"


$ do_job_research_assistant('alexia')
return






label cliohna_warms_to_alexia_s_magic:



scene bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with moveinright

al "Yes sorceress?"

cl "I have taken note that you've shown an interest in the arcane arts."



al "What do you mean?"

cl "Much of your free time has been spent in the library studying whatever you can get your hands on with regards to novice magic."



cl "I must admit that your enthusiasm is impressive. Have you managed to learn anything in this time?"

al "A little bit, I've figured out that I'm attuned with water and uh, can do this at least."

"She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and held out her hand palm down."

show bg12 with flash

"An icicle emerged from her palm, about a quarter of a meter in length, then dropped to the floor with a thud."



cl "Well, I would say that is a start on the elementals. Have you learned anything besides basic magic with water?"

al "No! Why would I want to meddle with corrupt forces? It's already hard enough to be a devout follower of the goddess here in Bloodmeen."



cl "Hmm, now what book exactly have you been reading to react like that?"



al "Uh, that would be this one."

"Sheepishly she pulled the guide from her apron and held it out to the librarian."



cl "'The Apprentice's Guidebook to Basic Spells', one of Gordash's works? Ha! No wonder you're confused. Let me tell you girl, there's no difference between what he calls the divine and chaotic magics."
cl "Both of them are drawing on the power of higher beings and both of them will affect the users. Also, you won't get very far with just the elementals. Those are only the start of learning magic, communing and channeling is where true power lies."



"Dismissively she tossed the book back to Alexia who fumbled a bit before catching the book."

cl "I will admit he is right that someone like you shouldn't mess with higher beings without help. Weak and inexperienced sorcerers are the perfect tools for demons to find their way into this world. They want someone they can easily control after all."
cl "Keep reading Gordash if you want, but should you desire to learn proper magic you'll need a teacher. Perhaps Rowan will be able to help you with that? Assuming you can get the twins to let you out long enough to hone that fledgling power."

al "Couldn't you teach me something?"



cl "I admit I'm curious what you will learn and how you will grow. It softens the frustration I felt when I discovered your inborn gift to know how seriously you're taking that power. Perhaps I can spare a little time while you're working for me to hone your skills."
cl "Good luck, Alexia."

hide cliohna with moveoutright


$ activate_event('alexia_s_power')
$ set_event_flag('alexia_s_power', '_library_job_delay', 3)
$ do_job_research_assistant('alexia')
return






label alexia_s_power:



scene bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "Again."

"Once more Alexia drew on her power, brought her hand up, a glow of power surrounded her outward facing palm..."

show bg12 with flash


"... and a meter long lance of ice flew forth and embedded itself into the target on the other side of the library."

cl "Very close to the center. You're definitely getting better with your aim."

"While her training had started outside, Cliohna was confident enough that Alexia wouldn't be causing much collateral damage at this point and had permitted training to happen in the library now."
"Admittedly, the reason for that had been mainly due to how long Alexia had to rest between using her magic. The strain from spellcasting tended to leave her winded after throwing only a handful of those shards and it took many hours for her to be able to cast again."

cl "Again."

al "No, I have to stop now... I feel so... tired."



cl "For all these weeks of training you still can only employ a pittance of power before running dry? It would seem that your potential is rather- limited."

"Alexia's fears had been confirmed. While she did have magical potential, her magic was weak."



cl "One can hardly fault you for a lack of dedication and perseverance. Far too many would-be sorcerers rely purely on talent and raw potential, never truly honing what they have or seeking to discover the true depths of what they can accomplish through hard work."



cl "Bearing this insight in mind, I would recommend that we shift the focus of your training away from power and endurance training towards learning what you can do with what little power you do have. Perhaps it is time to bring another element under your power?"

scene black with fade

"Three days later..."


scene black with fade
show cliohna neutral behind black

"Cliohna had set Alexia a challenge, to call on three different elements. Yesterday, she'd learned how to call on electricity under direct tutalage, then had been instructed to learn another on her own. Today, Alexia was going to demonstrate what she'd learned."

cl "It is time to demonstrate what you have learned. I am curious what power you managed to call on, if any."

"The red haired woman didn't answer. Instead she simply focused her power, drawing on that force, and focusing it between her hands."


show black with flash

"A stone, or perhaps a clump of sand, seemed to materialize between her hands."

cl "Ah, earth. It would seem that you have a talent for learning new tricks rather fast. Most students aren't able to call on their second element without help until they've been using magic for many months."


show black with flash

"Now drawing on the more familiar and more natural power, Alexia called a drop of water into existence as well. This show wasn't over yet, she wasn't about to be patronized and had every intention of completing the entire challenge that had been set to her."

cl "Huh? Two elements at once?"

"Finally, the most difficult part. While still making sure not to let the powers mix between her hands, Alexia called forth on the power that Cliohna had awakened in her the day before."


show bg12 with flash

"Then there was a ball of energy floating on the other side of the rock."
"The strain of maintaining these powers caused Alexia's hands to shake, but while practising she'd found that she could maintain this for almost a minute as long as the earth was between water and electricity."
"To the woman's surprise, her teacher said nothing more to her. So she maintained the configuration for as long as she could, then released it."


show bg12 with flash

"The tiny nodes of power quickly dissipated. Alexia took a deep breath to steady her heart, then opened her eyes."

show bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Cliohna appeared to have been struck dumb. For a moment, Alexia feared that perhaps she'd somehow harmed her teacher."



al "Oh no, Cliohna are you alright? Did I do something wrong?"

cl "I... Alexia, I cannot maintain three elements at once. Such a talent usually takes years, even a decade to learn. You just did it in a matter of weeks. One that I have never been able to accomplish."



"Such unexpected praise caught her off guard and Alexia felt her face grow hot in embarrassment. Then she started giggling uncontrollably."

al "No, hahah, I'm just a housewife, ha, you're joking, haha, right?"



cl "It would seem that I have underestimated you. A lack of power may have just given you a talent for manipulation of magic."

al "Haha, you know, it kinda does feel like I'm knitting when I use magic or like when you're doing delicate cooking. Always watching several things at once, making sure nothing is burning or keeping track of a lot of pieces at the same time."

cl "Just a housewife... yet simply understanding magic the way you seem to makes you invaluable as an assistant."



cl "I do hope that I can continue to count on your services in the future, Alexia. It would seem that we both have things to learn from one another."


$ alexia_knows_magic = True
$ alexia_ice_shard = 1
$ do_job_research_assistant('alexia')
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('talking_to_the_assistants', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), group='alexia_library', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)

    event('getting_caught_up_in_a_good_book', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), group='alexia_library', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)

    event('different_alphabet_orders', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), group='alexia_library', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)


    event('generic_library_event_1', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), group='alexia_library', priority=pr_npc)


label talking_to_the_assistants:



scene alexia_library_1 with fade

"During the week, Alexia found herself without much to do in the library. She'd finished the work she'd been assigned and Cliohna had been away for most of the day already."
"With no idea when the librarian would return, and nothing else to do, Alexia and the other research assistants got together for a chance to get to know one another better."


if castle.buildings['library'].lvl > 1:
    "There were only a handful of them, but the sheer size of the library and tight ship that Cliohna ran meant that they didn't get much chance to interact with one another at all."
else:

    "There were more people working here now than when Alexia had first arrived in the castle, thanks to Rowan funding upgrades to the library. However, they hardly saw each other due to the sheer size of the library. Leaving little chance to interact with one another."


"Right away it was quite obvious that there was little unifying them when it came to race. There were humans, goblins, elves of both types, and a spattering of mixed races on the staff, hailing from all over the Six Realms."
"Cliohna was rather particular about qualifications for who she let on her staff, but didn't much care about other details. Most, but not all, had some background as academics or sorcerers. Others were just lovers of books or had met the librarian at some event or another."
"The subject matter that some of these people had mutual interest with Cliohna disturbed Alexia, so she tried turning the discussion away from that to other matters."
"She was curious how things had been under Cliohna since the castle had been founded. When exactly had that ancient sorceress taken over and where did she come from?"
"The answers proved to be, underwhelming. There really hadn't been any real difference between how Cliohna worked with one staff member to another, not even when her team had grown. Nor did any of them know who they were working for was. The librarian just... was."
"The one other interesting thing that Alexia discovered was that Cliohna's team hadn't lost any members since they were recruited. As far as everyone knew, she'd never gotten rid of anyone, nor had anyone died while in her service."
"Naturally there was some trouble with the twins and the soldiers underground, but they collectively felt they were among the best staff in the castle. That was assuming you didn't mind the work, but Cliohna had a knack for finding the competent and motivated."


$ do_job_research_assistant('alexia')
$ change_actor_stress('alexia', -3)
return






label getting_caught_up_in_a_good_book:



scene alexia_library_1 with fade

"For all her disdain towards the uses that some put books towards, Cliohna would always make sure the castle library's collection was complete as possible. That included fantasy stories and fable collections."
"This section of the library had been a big favorite for Alexia. At the librarian's urging she'd also read some history books and treatises, but she had always come back to the works of fiction to read another fanciful tale during the long months she'd been imprisoned."
"After making a stop in that section to catalogue some new material, one of the books caught her attention and she couldn't help but crack it open to read a little inside. It was an epic fable about fairies and the people who they visited."
"Alexia was almost instantly enthralled and slipped off to find a comfortable place to read. It wasn't until she noticed how hungry and tired she was that she realized just how many hours she'd spent reading that book."
"The next day, she got back to work, but soon the siren's call of that enthralling story of the fae of light and dark drew her in once more. She just couldn't help herself, it was such a good story."
"Over the course of the week, she devoured the massive volume. Cliohna realized what was happening after the second day, but wasn't terribly bothered. Instead, she had Alexia tell her a summary of the story and make a few notes while she read it."
"After all, it was the woman's love of books that had distracted her, and Cliohna seemed to like this spark that had taken her staff. So this time, she turned a blind eye."
"Of course, a summary of the story did little to help the librarian's work this week."


$ do_job_research_assistant('alexia', 0.25)
$ change_actor_stress('alexia', -5)
return






label different_alphabet_orders:



$ differentAlphabetOrdersSeen = True

scene alexia_library_1 with fade

"This week, most of Alexia's time in the library was spent dealing with a minor organization crises. It started with a book that she couldn't find because it didn't seem to be in the right place."
"At first, Cliohna had assumed that someone had stolen the book, only to discover later that it was actually shelved in the wrong place. An investigation soon found that many other books had been improperly shelved."
"Eventually it turned out that the cause of the problem was the difference between the human and elvish alphabets. Most of the characters were either the same or very similar, after all, humans had learned writing from copying elves in the first place."
"However, a critical difference was that the order of the traditional alphabet was different. Up until now, the elves had been organizing books according to the elvish alphabet, while the rest of the staff had been using the human ordering."
"Cliohna immediately decided to have everything reorganized according to the human standard and made certain that the elves understood what that was. The rest of the week was mostly taken up by doing just that."
"It was an incredibly tedious process, largely killing most of the enjoyment that Alexia usually found while she worked in the library. While she helped a great deal by working on this project, she just hated doing it."


$ do_job_research_assistant('alexia')
$ change_actor_stress('alexia', 7)
return






label generic_library_event_1:



scene alexia_library_1 with fade

"Alexia spent the week working for Cliohna as an assistant librarian. She fetched books when they were needed and returned them when they were not. When Cliohna didn't need her, she would catalogue the massive library shelf by shelf, book by book."
"This project had been something that Cliohna had been working on herself, and she'd memorized a large part of the library's organization. However, that took time away from research and it didn't cover the finer details of exactly what was stored here."
"There were also the new books that periodically arrived at the castle that needed to be stored in their proper place as well, which fell to Alexia."

$ do_job_research_assistant('alexia')
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('magic_bookshelf', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), group='alexia_library', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)

    event('jezera_visits', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), group='alexia_library', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('library_goblin_thief', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), group='alexia_library', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('perverted_POT', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), depends=('magic_bookshelf',), group='alexia_library', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)

label magic_bookshelf:

scene bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia pushed her cart through the dark part of the library. The low ceiling and distance from the windows made it into almost an alcove. The only visibility came from torchlight."

pot "Girl. Over here. Girl."

"Alexia blinked twice. Was someone speaking to her? She looked around, but the room was empty."

pot "No. Dont turn around again. Im right over here."

al "Where are you? I cant see you."

pot "The bookshelf, girl. The bookshelf."

"Suddenly, a bookshelf on the far right went crazy. Books started popping out and then jumping back in with no indication that anyone had touched them. Alexia approached slowly."

al "Youre...the bookshelf?"

pot "Correct in spirit if not in nomenclature. Once upon a time, I was called the Prince of Tomes."

$ potName = "Prince of Tomes"

"Alexia cocked an eyebrow. Hardly the weirdest thing shed found in the castle so far."

al "Thats a pretty fancy name for a bookshelf. "

"She brushed her hand over the spine of the books. They were all old and dusty. Indeed, it didnt look like anyone had taken any of the books off the shelf for many years. Just how old was this creature?"

pot "Ive resided here for many hundreds of years. The first demon lord to make use of my mighty talents was Azerion the Dread. The works I carry are timeless."


al "How did you-"

pot "Know what you are thinking? Reading is a talent of mine. The human mind is as obvious as words on the page."

"Alexia drew her hand back. How had it done that? Could it see her? Was it able to read thoughts? She almost waited to answer to her own internal monologue, but if the bookshelf really did know what she was thinking, it didnt reveal it."

al "So, Prince of Tomes, what is it you want with me exactly?"

pot "Entertainment mostly. Its so rare to see a human girl working this segment of the Bloodmeen library."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 60:
    pot "Rarer still one so innocent. This castle has such a way of disposing with that virtue."
else:

    pass


pot "I think we could establish a mutually beneficial relationship. Youre new to this world, yes? The works on my shelves are full of knowledge. Knowledge that one trapped in your position might find valuable."
pot "And I need a way to pass the time. What good is a collection of books that is never read? I want to fulfill my purpose."

"Alexia took a step back, crossing her arms over her chest. Part of the benefits of working in the library was all the reading material. Furthermore, Cliohna didnt seem much interested in recommending her reading material of value in her situation."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 50:
    "he squinted slightly. What mysteries did the books contain? Perhaps there would be something of value in their pages"

elif all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 70:
    "Alexia briefly flashed a grin. What dark mysteries must be contained on the pages of the books. Powerful and valuable insights...perhaps something a bit more erotic..."
else:

    pass

"But, it wasnt like she needed to be told that the bookshelf could just be lying. It was clearly magic. Who knew what curses could be on it."

if alexia_and_her_demon_book > 0:
    "Alexia knew full well what kind of malice evil books were capable of from first hand experience."
else:

    pass

pot "What do you say? I know just the book for you. I always know what books people are looking for, even if they do not know it."

"One of the books on the shelf suddenly pushed outward, standing out amidst the rest."

menu:
    "Take the book.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ POTTaken = True
        jump potTakeBook
    "Keep on walking.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ POTTaken = False
        "Alexia stared at the book in silence for a moment before she shook her head. This was a trap. It almost had a glowing sign declaring as much. Alexia had not been in this castle for more than a year without coming to understand how dangerous trusting anything here was."
        "She went back to her cart and started to push it back into the light segment of the library."
        pot "Wait. Come back."
        al "Not today, bookshelf. Maybe another time."
        "She kept about her rounds for the day, making sure the library was in the proper condition. Every so often shed glance back at the darkened corner where she knew the creature was no doubt observing her."
        return

label potTakeBook:

"Alexia put her hand on the book extending from the shelf. It felt normal enough."

al "And there are no charms on this book? No curses or anything?"

pot "It is but a normal book. You have my word. No doubt you can understand how important my word is to one such as myself."

"Alexia sighed. There was no harm in a bit of reading. Besides, this creature seemed to suggest this book to her specifically. Perhaps there was a reason for it."
"She grabbed the book and put it on her cart. If the Prince of Tomes had a reaction, it did not show it."
"Shortly afterwards, was her normal break time. Alexia found a quiet corner of the room, far away both from the mistress of the library and the strange bookshelf. There she opened the book to a random page."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence'] > 5 and all_actors['alexia'].relation < 30:
    $ POTscene = "Jezera"
    scene cg250 with fade
    pause 3
    "The book was about the culture and secret practices of the dark elves. Even a cursory glance proved that it had the sorts of information that no conventional human book would ever have. This might be useful. Alexia dug into the pages."
    "{i}The third high elf reconciliation mission was led by a male named Fargut. Farguts plan was to offer Queen Varyn and Queen Maieria plots of forest near the banks of the river Anurillindill. {/i}"
    "{i}The twin offer was designed to exclude Queen Arrania. This was part of Farguts plan of division, however it would later prove to be the doom of the proposal, when{/i}"
    "Alexia skimmed around more, reading through various segments. Much of it was dry details of history that might have been recorded elsewhere. She kept on searching for the secret details of Dark Elven society."
    "Then she opened the book to a fascinating segment... "
    "{i}A portion of the captured human women, the most beautiful portion, are taken by Queens, High Nobles, and those instrumental in their capture. They are to become Tongue Girls, eternal servants of their dark mistresses.{/i}"
    "{i}Before the litany of spells can be applied, the first step is to wear down the resistance of the captives. Consent empowers the spells, for the strongest chains are those self forged.{/i}"
    "{i}Future Tongue Girls are kept in seclusion in the dark. They must be taught not to expect the light. The only food they are given are from the Fruits of the Underground Skenia tree. Its addictive flavor has been long attested too. {/i}"
    "{i}The Skenia fruit take on the flavor of the first liquid they contact. When put to the taste of the Tongue Girls future Mistress, they replicate their taste exactly. Tongue Girls are conditioned to their Owner from afar.{/i}"
    "{i}The key test to decide if a Tongue Girl is ready the trial of binding. A conventional blindfold is used and they are taken from their cell for the first time. There they are presented with the naked body of their Mistress and four of her servants.{/i}"
    "{i}A future Tongue Girl is expected to use her mouth to bring pleasure to each of the five. Failure to do so is met with severe consequences. At the conclusion, she is to be given the test of selection. She must identify her Mistress by the flavor.{/i}"
    "{i}If the Tongue Girl fails, she is to be taken back to her cell and her diet of Skenia fruit is resumed. If she succeeds, it means she has accepted her Mistress unique flavor, and the next stage of her training can begin. {/i}"
    "{i}That involves-{/i}"

    "Alexia slammed the book shut in a hurry. Shed been so lost in the passage she hadnt even been paying attention."
    if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 50:
        "There was no other word for what she had been reading besides depraved. She had not finished the passage, but the meaning of the name Tongue Girl was hard to miss."
    elif all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 70:
        "Alexia bit her lip. The talk of Tongue Girls didnt go into nearly enough detail, but what had been described was so depraved...sexy"
    else:
        pass
    $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', 3)
    jump potResolution

elif all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5 and all_actors['alexia'].relation < 30:
    $ POTscene = "Andras"
    scene cg251 with fade
    pause 3
    "The book was about a human knight named Eleanor, the woman whod popularized the name. Shed been Solansias campion in a war vs the Demon King Nekolio more than 400 years before. The first time a human champion of Solansia had emerged since ancient days."
    "Alexia knew her story. It was very common in Rosaria. But, there was nothing wrong with looking at it again. After all, this was the work of an author in Bloodmeen. In the known story, she vanished in the last battle on Rosarian soil. Her fate was considered something of a mystery."
    "She opened the book to the segment after the battle."
    "{i}Nekolio, King of Kings, King of Lands, brought his new trophy with him to all functions and events. He was seldom seen without the slave groaning and seething at his feet. The rattle of her chains was heard often.{/i}"
    "{i}The King would take great pleasure in using his slave in public. She was taught the arts of pleasure, in contrast to her former training. She was taught to replace the sword with the shaft.{/i}"
    "{i}The King said loud and strong that she would learn to enjoy herself. All human sluts did. The slave insisted that she was not a slut. Yet, the first signs of resistance breaking were observed. The wetness of the thighs, the eyes focused on his cock.{/i}"
    "{i}It was only when the first stage of her resistance was broken that the King announced that his slave would be made to bear his next child. She would be fucked mercilessly day in and day out until his seed had taken hold.{/i}"
    "{i}The slave did not speak at this announcement. Perhaps even this early she was learning to accept the pleasure that a human man could not provide-{/i}"

    "Alexia slammed the book shut there, cheeks flushed. That phrase shed just read, about pleasure a human man couldnt provide, had hit a bit close to home."
    if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 30:
        "She couldn't put her finger on why. It seemed wrong to her. Like something that shouldnt even be said. Yet...it did have an effect on her"
    else:
        "Her finger traced the cover of the book. Even if she didnt want to admit it, she had thought that exact same thing during her past...encounters...with her captor."
    $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 3)
    jump potResolution
else:

    scene cg252 with fade
    pause 3
    $ POTscene = "Rowan"
    "Alexia skimmed the book with a furrowed brow. The topic of it was strange. Not something she ever expected to read about. The first human to reign as a queen of Bloodmeen."
    "The story of how it happened was a curious one. After the fall of a demon lord, the daughter of a high lord was placed as caretaker of the castle. Perhaps it could even become a functioning part of the realm."
    "She flipped ahead in the story. Already she could see the way it went wrong."
    "{i}The Queen brought the Knights of Bloodmeen to the throne room, and they were shocked by what they had seen. She sat naked upon her throne, impaled upon a phallic object. The chaste men shielded their eyes.{/i}"
    "{i}The slutty queen declared her new allegiance to chaos. The pleasure that came from sex and power. She revealed the sexual encounters shed had throughout the castle with the remaining prisoners.{/i}"
    "{i}She spoke of the joys of sex. The hatefulness of purity. What was the point of limiting ones pleasures in the name of a lady who loves them not?{/i}"
    "{i}She revealed the interests that had grown in the interim. How lovingly she spoke of large cocks and rough sex.{/i}"
    "{i}The Knights of Bloodmeen debated continuing their mission and removing their queen from her throne. But, without consulting the others, Sir Vasylio approached the throne and stripped off his armor.{/i}"
    "{i}The Knights were yet more astonished as the Queen mounted her loyal knight right there and fucked him in front of the entire-{/i}"
    "Alexia slammed the book shut. A shiver went up her spine."
    if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 30:
        "Just what was she reading? How could a woman choose to do such a thing? Yet, everything she read merely reminded her of her day to day life."
        "She felt the constant caress of this place at all times. Behind every nook and cranny, something was here urging her to go further, do something that she might have viewed wrong for her entire life."
        "It could be quite seductive..."
    else:
        "Alexia licked her lips. She understood the chain of events that had led the queen to that mental state. In truth, it wasnt like shed never thought about having sex in public, or any of the debaucheries shed ever read."
        "People did what felt good, right?"
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 60:
            "Part of her, a part from back before, loudly reminded her that this was wrong. But, reading the story just now had made that part of her easier to ignore. Whiny. Annoying."
        else:
            pass

label potResolution:

scene bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

"For the briefest moment, she glanced towards the front of the library. Would Cliohna be too angry with her if she stopped to touch hers-"

"Alexia shook her head. That was a bad idea. She should just finish her work."

"Alexia picked up the book and walked towards the darkened section of the library."

pot "I knew youd like the book. I always know the books that humans long to read most."

"Alexia answered quietly."

al "It was illuminating."

"She placed the book on the empty spot of the shelf and then returned to her duties. Part of her suspected that this might not be the last time she paid the Prince of Tomes a visit."

$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"On her way out for the night, she was stopped briefly by Cliohan. The woman did not even raise her glance from her reading material."

cl "Be careful with the creature in the back of the library. It is mostly harmless, but it is not trustworthy. There is a reason why I have not made use of its talents in my studies."

"Alexia walked on, unsure of what to make of Cliohnas warning. Just what was that thing?"

al "...Right."

return





label liurial_in_the_library:

scene bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia looked up from the rack of books. There was a guest in the library today."

show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowans pretty blonde secretary was leafing through a few books idly while sipping tea. Her eyes moved quickly over the text, and her lips even mumbled silently to herself as she read."
"Alexia ducked her head back down. Liurial probably was not looking to be disturbed."

hide liurial with dissolve
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"A few minutes later, Alexia walked past Cliohna on her way towards the filing log. Her boss raised a hand to call her, but otherwise did not look up from her own reading."

cl "Tell the elf not to bring food or drink into the library. "

"Alexia glanced back towards Liurial and bit her lip."

al "Do you know what shes here for?"

cl "She comes to read from time to time. She is far from the only one who does so. I do not inquire about their reasons."

al "Hmmm."
al "Shes normally pretty careful though. I think she should be alright."

"Cliohna grunted and returned to her task. All of this was truly beneath her concern."

hide alexia with dissolve
hide cliohna with dissolve

show liurial neutral at center with dissolve

"Liurial continued to read for another few hours, occasionally going over to the shelves to pick up a new book. No one disturbed her."
"After about an hour, when she noticed that shed finished her tea, before she even had a chance to go up and make a new one, she found another mug of tea waiting for her. Initially she was suspicious, as one should be in Castle Bloodmeen."
"But, with a sigh, she tried the new tea. It tasted good."
"It went on like this for the rest of the evening. Whenever in the midst of reading, shed find herself running low, a new mug would appear on the desk, piping hot."

hide liurial with dissolve
show alexia librarian neutral at center with dissolve

"Later that night, after Liurial had left, Alexia went back to the desk to clean it up. She found a stack of books neatly organized so theyd be easy to return to their shelves. She also found several mugs all kept together."
"Finally, as she was cleaning it all up, she found a note."
"Thank you, Mistress Alexia. You are too kind to me."
"Alexia smiled to herself. It seemed Liurial liked the tea."

return





label jezera_visits:

scene bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Working in the library often gave Alexia time for some reading. With her assigned tasks for the day done, she was seated at a table with her eyes fixed on the pages of a massive tome."



"Or at least she was until she felt a pair of hands suddenly grasp her shoulders. It made her half jump in her seat."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve



je "What do you have there, little dove?"

if alexiaJezObedient:
    "Alexia looked back to the smiling face of the her mistress. Without asking, Jezera reached down to the book and brought the cover into view. At least she had the decency of keeping two fingers in the segment Alexia had been reading."
else:
    "Alexia looked back to the smiling face of the the demoness. Without asking, Jezera reached down to the book and brought the cover into view. At least she had the decency of keeping two fingers in the segment Alexia had been reading."

je "A history of Rosaria?"



al "Ive never seen this book before. Id read other histories of the country in the past, but never this one."

"Jezera absentmindedly flipped through the pages. It gave Alexia half an anxiety attack. Would Jezera pull her hand back from the pages."

je "Interesting. Interesting."

"She flipped the book back to Alexias page."

je "This is no ordinary history book, you know?"
je "Your countrymen have their clever little scribes, but so do the demon lords own. Youll find details in that book that no silly human book will hold."
je "I personally found it a fascinating read."



al "Youve read it before?"

"Jezera laughed and planted herself in a dainty position on the table."

if NTR == True:

    "It made the hem of her low cut skirt ride up her leg to a distracting degree."


je "What, do you think I just come here to annoy Cliohna?"

hide jezera with flash
show cliohna neutral at midright with dissolve

"Suddenly, there was a flash of light. Where Jezera had been sitting was now a near identical replication of Cliohna. From her vantage point, Alexia could spot imperfections. But, it would fool from a distance."

cl "There are other locations where it is possible for you to read, Demoness."

"Even her voice was a near perfect replication of the librarian."

cl "I must sit behind this desk and fuck myself while thinking about books."

hide cliohna with flash
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"There was a second flash of light. Jezera reverted back to her original form, leaving Alexia gawking."

if alexiaJezObedient:

    "Alexia couldnt suppress a giggle. "


al "Didnt you say that taking on a new form requires a great deal of study? Why do you even have a Cliohna form ready?"

"Jezera laughed and swiped at the air like a cat."

je "I have my reasons, little one. Lets leave it at that, shall we?"

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "Still, I have indeed read the book. Or at least segments of it. I was brushing up on my Rosarian history in preparation of our war there. "
je "The contents were fascinating. The scribe even has some first hand accounts from survivors of the first great Goblin massacre. The Red Day at Blue Creek."


al "Goblin massacre?"

"Alexia raised an eyebrow. Shed heard of the Goblin Wars before, of course. Arthdale hadnt been so far from Blackholt that the subject of Goblins never came up. Still, shed never heard of an event like that."
"Without even looking, Jezera flipped through the book to an appropriate section."
"{i}He said that The last of our raiders held up in the freestanding straw structures that the humans had remained untouched. Even there, the screams made it through. There must have been two hundred dead already{/i}."
"{i}Cor-Su ducked under a feather bed. She must have been too loud, because that was when it was out turn. We didnt see it happen, but the straw roof was entirely in flames in{/i}"
"Alexia pulled back from the text, feeling a sudden pit in her stomach. That was a real account from a goblin..."

al "Thats not what they Id heard said about the goblins wars. Id heard that-"

je "They were a necessary evil? Valliant battles against overwhelming hoards of child eaters and thieves? An existential struggle for survival against the snarling beasts of chaos made flesh?"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Cute."

al "..."

je "So? What does our nice little village girl have to say about this?"

"Alexia looked back at the page."

"{i}We only possess accounts from 42 of the survivors. It is estimated that the humans killed in the vicinity of 500, however the remaining 26 goblins likely died in the subsequent northern offensive. The repeat of the tactics at Red Creek at the Martorian Pass reflects...{/i}"

je "Im waiting."

menu:
    "This Cant Be Real!" if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 61:
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        "This cant be real."
        "She definitely shook her head. It didnt matter what the book said. The books in this place were fascinating. But, could they truly be said to be trustworthy?"
        al " Of course, the writing of demons and the chaos-tainted would make such claims. Can you really claim that the writings of these people are from trustworthy individuals?"
        "The other woman gave a sharp smile."
        je "Perhaps not. But, are the human lords really so trustworthy either?"
        je "Someday, youll understand that everyone is a liar. Is this book the truth? Perhaps not. But, they are no less liars than any of the books youd read before."

        "Alexia looked back at the pages. The story it told was so vivid. If it was a fabrication, it was one that took effort."

        "Though, it wasnt as though shed never experienced someone put great effort into a lie before."
        al "Some people lie more than others. If anything has been taught to me at this place, its that."
        "Jezera didnt stop smiling."
        if alexiaJezObedient:
            je "Youre a fruit with tough skin sometimes, Pet. Very well. Keep your delusions for the nonce. "
        else:
            je "Youre a fruit with tough skin sometimes. Very well. Keep your delusions for now."
        "Her hand brushed softly over Alexias shoulder in the process of rising to her feet. Jezera left Alexia, still at the table with the book close at hand."
        hide jezera with dissolve
        "But, Alexia didnt much want to read it anymore."
        return
    "How could they do such a thing?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        "Alexia closed her eyes. The words were right there on the paper. There was a great storm running through her mind, but she could not deny the obvious truth of them. They felt real."

        al "How...how could they do such a thing? Surely they knew it was evil. Why else would they have hidden it?"
        al "I am going to be sick."
        "Jezera leaned down and brushed a hand against her cheek."
        je "Learning things is not always pleasant, little dove. But, its part of growing. Little girls in quaint villages here more lies than truth. Trust nothing you learned there."
        if alexiaJezObedient == False:
            "There was a wisdom to those words. But, Alexia caught what was missing as well. It wasnt like she should trust Jezera either."

        al "Ive been naive about many things, havent I?"
        "Alexia leaned back in her chair."
        "The men whod told the history of the heroic Goblin wars were the forefathers of Rosarias nobility. The great great great grandparents of the men whod hurt Rowan so much by tricking him."
        "While Alexia deliberated, Jezera lifted herself gracefully from the table."
        if alexiaJezObedient:
            je "Alas, were I in possession of more time, Id stay and chat. But, Im not. Enjoy your reading, Pet."
        else:
            je "Alas, were I in possession of more time, Id stay and chat. But, Im not. Enjoy your reading, Alexia."
        hide jezera with dissolve
        "Jezera left Alexia sitting at the table. The book was still sitting on the table. Alexia could continue to read it if she wanted..."
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
        return

    "I Trust You, Mistress." if alexiaJezObedient:
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        "Alexia sealed her eyes shut."
        "She tried to think back to when shed first heard about the conflict. Had her father been the one to tell her? Or had it been from the village elder?"
        "But, instead she found herself in a more immediate memory. Dressed in black silk, pressed against a smooth warm body. Reaching out across a lake for a womans hand."

        "Alexia brushed her fingertips on her neck."
        al "I trust you, Mistress"
        al "..."
        "She looked down with a blush, not meeting her Mistresses glance."
        al "...The world really is such a complicated place. How much of what I learned was a lie? "
        "Jezera brushed the back of her hand slowly along Alexias cheek. Alexia exhaled softly."
        je "Not merely a lie. Shackles. People like to dress up the world. They do it for the same time we dress up."
        je "They put fancy gowns on the truth to make them powerful and proper. Armor to be intimidating. Or perhaps innocent white dresses to seem pure."
        "Jezera looked down, making a show of running her eyes up and down Alexias form."
        je "The only question is if there is even a naked body beneath all those layers?"
        "The longer Jezera talked, the harder Alexia found it to pay attention. Jezera knew the effect that her words had on the red head, and she was enjoying herself as a result."
        je "But, thats enough rambling from me today, my dear. Enjoy your book."
        al "Right"
        hide jezera with dissolve
        "Jezera lifted herself from the table and walked away. But, being her usual self, she made sure to swing her rear seductively as she walked. She knew Alexia wouldnt resist watching her go."
        "And she was right."
        $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', 3)
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
        return





label library_goblin_thief:

scene alexia_library_1:

"Alexia had never considered the thought that sorting books might be hard. Before she started in the Castle library, she had always assumed it would be simple: just stick the books on the shelves and let the reader figure it out."

if differentAlphabetOrdersSeen:
    "Now that she had experienced the maddening difficulty of organization caused by differing Human and Elvish Alphabets, she was no longer under such delusions. Everything had its proper place, every book its ideal location."
    "But even that was simple compared to the issue of stacking books that had no discernible name, or were written in runes of an alien language."

"She was inspecting a particularly odd little unmarked book, with a leathery black cover and pages of a reddish tint, when a most unusual sight caught her eyes."
"A small goblin waddled past her row of books, his arms filled to capacity with half a dozen tomes of various thickness and sizes. The way he clutched them, he had clearly never carried a stack of books before."

scene bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Hey!"

"The Goblin froze, his eyes going wide as he turned to face Alexia."

gob "Whot?"

al "What are you doing with those books?"

gob "Buildin a staircase wif em. I dunno, human, what do you do wif books?"

"Alexia glared down her nose as the Goblin. As difficult as the work could be, she had grown somewhat protective of the books in the library. "



al "I read them."

gob "Good, then you know what Im doin wif em. Now if ya dont mind?"

"Alexia scanned the book titles engraved upon the spines of his books. Immediately she noticed that none of them had anything to do with one another in terms of subject. One was a filthy romance novel, another was an Elven Cookbook."

al "Ive never seen you in the library before. Who gave you permission to take these?"

gob "..."
gob "Look missie, I gots family to feed. You see anybody else raising a stink about these dusty tomes? Its not like Im takin the family jewels here, ya know?"
gob "Now if youll excuse me"

"Alexia sincerely doubted that the diminutive creature had any children to speak of. She watched him waddle towards the exit, books gathered in his hands, before reaching her hand out to stop him."



al "Just a second."

gob "What now, missie?"

al "This will only take a minute."

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"The regal sorceress appeared as if by magic, a book in her nose and her hand toying with a spell. She glanced up at Alexia, her brow furrowed with concentration."

cl "You dont need to shout."

al "Do you know this Goblin?"

cl "I dont make a habit of learning the names of every lesser life form that comes through here. Should I?"



al "He apparently is taking the books to feed his children."

show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "Are you one of Cla-Mins?"

gob "Who? "

cl "..."
cl "I suppose Ill have to deal with this."
cl "Come along."

gob "Hey, I aint your-"

"Without lifting her gaze from her book, Cliohna snapped her fingers. The Goblin went stock still, his body going rigid as his eyes bugged out of his head. The sorceress strolled out of view, the Goblin following her with robotic, jerky footsteps."
"A half hour later, Alexia was finishing sorting the last of the books in her cart when the Goblin from before approached her."

al "Uh hello?"

gob "I am sorry. Stealing books is wrong."

"The Goblins eyes were glassy, his body movement that of a puppet on strings. He pivoted on his heel, marching away in lockstep as he headed for the door."

gob "I must punish myself. I must never return."



al "W-wait, what are you-"

"But the Goblin did not hear her, walking away in the direction of the exit. Alexia turned to face Cliohna, who was perched in a nearby corner, her face still buried in her book."



al "What did you do to him?"

"Cliohna glanced up from her book, her eyes even and her face inscrutable."

cl "I chastised him."

"She looked back down at her book. Alexia shuddered and went back to her duties."

return





label perverted_POT:

scene alexia_library_1 with fade

"Another day, another research project. This time Alexia was in search of a particularly esoteric tome: {i}Epistolary of the Ortangian Rebellion: The Heresy that Never Was{/i}."
"It sounded like pure gibberish; but Cliohna wanted it, so now she was on the hunt through the torchlit shelves of the Librarys deeper recesses."

scene bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "What section would it even be under? Religion, History? Maybe Magical anomalies?"

quest "Girl! You there, girl! I have need of your assistance!"

"Alexia nearly jumped in place, caught off guard by the booming voice echoing in her head."

al "What the hell?"

"She turned to look around, but saw nothing but another set of bookshelves. Come to think of it, she hadnt been in this area of the library since she had last spoken to..."



al "Oh. Its you."

pot "Indeed Alexia: it is I, the Prince of Tomes!"

"The bookshelf in front of her began to rattle and shift."

pot "You did not recognize me at first. Have you forgotten so quickly our previous encounter?"

if POTTaken == False:
    "Alexia sighed, her patience sorely tested by the sentient bookcase. She had ignored his offer before, and was sorely tempted to do so again."

elif POTscene == "Jezera":
    "She hadnt forgotten. The book he had provided her had been surprisingly informative. Despite only reading the passage once, Alexia could still picture vividly the image of the intrigues and plots of the Dark Elven Court."
    "However, what stuck in her mind the most were the Tongue Girls and the particulars of their use to their Elven mistresses. To Alexias shame, she had found her mind wandering towards that particular section in the dreary hours spent between the librarys bookshelves."

elif POTscene == "Andras":
    "She hadnt forgotten. The book he had provided her had been surprisingly informative. Despite only reading the passage once, Alexia could still recall in detail the story of the knight Eleanor and her supposed fall from grace."
    "It was a heretical book, making wild and unfounded claims about one of the greatest heroes of the Solansian religion. Yet the sheer taboo of her corruption, her degeneration into a demon's sexual plaything. It had managed to keep Alexias mind turning it over in her head for weeks after reading it."
else:

    "She hadnt forgotten. The book he had provided her had been surprisingly informative. Despite only reading the passage once, Alexia still remembered the lurid tale of the Queen and the corruption of the Knights of Bloodmeen."
    "The tale had been so shocking: the debauched juxtaposition of a Knights sullied honor and a Queens utter debasement. There had been such passion in the wording, such creative description and loving detail, as if the author himself had been present for the events within."
    "It had been some time since shed read it, but even now, in the late afternoon when the library went quiet, Alexia found her thoughts going returning to the Castles past, to the very halls that the Queen herself had walked - or rather, kneeled."

if POTTaken == True:

    al "...No, I havent."
    pot "Did I not deliver to you what I promised? Was it not the book you were looking for?"
    al "In a manner of speaking, I suppose."
else:


    pot "You did not take my advice last time, despite my honest intent to educate you."

pot "-And yet here you are, treading once more like a blind adventurer through my literary jungle, seeking knowledge that only I have the means to provide."

"Alexia rolled her eyes. She couldnt believe she was having a debate with a talking bookshelf."

al "Cliohna says youre not to be trusted."

"The bookshelf rattled on its legs as if shaking in anger at the sound of her name."

pot "{i}Bah{/i}! That Chaos-tainted witch is one to talk."
pot "A pity she did not heed the warnings of wiser men when her own day of reckoning came."

al "What's that supposed to mean?"

pot "Knowledge is not a gift that is given freely, girl. And I doubt very highly you could afford the price of that particular morsel."
pot "But perhaps a lesser bargain would be amenable to you. You were searching for a book?"

al "...Yes."

pot "You could spend a century sifting through the knowledge in this Library, and still be no closer to your goal."



al "What do you want from me, oh mighty Prince of Tomes?"

pot "In my time spent as the custodian of this mighty collection of arcane knowledge, I have found myself beset by the ravages of decay and neglect."
pot "The spells that bind me to this contemptible shelf preclude me from fading away, but the same cannot be said for my beloved tomes."

"A book near the top of the bookshelf fell from the stack, facing upwards at a horizontal angle, its faded yellow pages contrasting with the book covers around it like a rotten tooth."

pot "I would ask you to fix this particular books spine, the poor thing is a decade overdue for repair."

pot "If you do me this service, then I will find book you're looking for."

"Alexia stared for a moment at the top of the bookshelf, where the wounded Tome lay waiting. It wouldnt be {i}that{/i} much trouble to repair a book for the mysterious Prince of Tomes would it?"

menu:
    "Repair the book.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Heaving a hefty sigh, Alexia went to retrieve the rolling ladder. Mounting it into place, she climbed the steep steps to reach the top."
        al "This had better be worth it, you pompous talking shelf..."
        pot "I heard that."
        "Heaving the hefty tome in her arms, Alexia descended the ladder once more, huffing and puffing with the exertion. She set the book down, noting that the cover was blank."
        "Alexia opened the heavy cover, spreading the yellow-leaf pages wide. The pages were filled from top to bottom with incomprehensible scribbles: half formed geometric shapes surrounded by scratchy handwriting in times that were unfamiliar to her."
        if POTscene != "None":
            "Remembering her past encounters with alien books, Alexia decided to err on the side of caution, keeping her eyes off the pages themselves and focusing on repairing the book."
        "One look at the spine of the book told her that there was a wide gap between the spine and the pages of the book. An easy enough fix, all things considered. Why hadnt someone done this already?"
        "Alexia stood the book on its tail, then gently stuck her index finger into the gap between the pages and the spine, digging her finger as far inside as possible without causing more damage. The gap spread apart."
        pot "Mmm..."

        al "Im sorry, did you say something?"
        pot "Silence! Finish your work, girl!"

        al "Okay, okay! Jeez."
        "Alexia took her sewing needle, dipping it into the bottle of adhesive. She then gingerly inserted the needle into the gap between the pages and spine and twirled it against both the text block and the spine to ensure an even coat of adhesive."
        pot "Oh yes..."
        al "What?"
        pot "{i}Did I command you to stop?{/i}"
        al "Ugh!"
        "She was getting annoyed now. The Prince was acting anything but princely towards her. Grumbling to herself that it was for a greater cause, Alexia moved to the final stage. Now that the glue was applied, she took the book and pressed it tight between her hands, applying pressure to ensure the adhesive stuck. "

        al "All right, I think were just about-"

        pot "{i}Aaaah!{/i} B-by the seven syllables!"
        pot "{i}Uuhhn! Urgh!{/i}"

        pot "Harder! {i}Harder{/i}!"
        al "Y-you-"
        al "You {i}perverted pile of paper{/i}!"
        pot "Oh, thats it: tell me how bad Ive been."
        pot "Show me how rough you can be: bend my spine, rip my pages!"
        "Alexia dropped the book to the round and stood to her feet in a rush. She wiped her hands against her skirt as if to cleanse herself of the mental image."
        al "By the Planes of Chaos, you are disgusting!"
        pot "Yes, Im a mongrel! Punish me! Rub dirt betwixt my pages, pour wine on my cover!"
        "Alexia stormed away from the semi-orgasmic exultations of the libidinous bookcase. Her cheeks burned with anger as she ignored his calls to her back. She no longer cared whether she found that book for Cliohna or not."
        pot "Get back here, wench! You need to put the book back!"
        "Alexia did not get back there."
        return
    "Refuse to repair the book.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "No. I think Ill be fine. Have someone else repair it, if its such an easy task."
        pot "Youll be back, girl. When you search from the highest rafters to the lowest piles and find your hands empty, you will beg for my aid."
        "Alexia rolled her eyes, turning away from the phantom bookcase with a huff as she went about her duties for the day. Two hours of fruitless searching later, she gave up on finding the book."
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('alexia_nileth', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'", "alexia_knows_magic", "arzylDialogueStage > 2",), group='alexia_library', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('library_lovers_1', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), group='alexia_library', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('library_lovers_2', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), depends=('library_lovers_1',), group='alexia_library', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('library_lovers_3', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), depends=('library_lovers_2',), group='alexia_library', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)

label alexia_nileth:

scene bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia always felt a sort of watchful discomfort when walking through these particular bookshelves. It was late in the day, and she had been assigned to the magical section of the library."
"It was a place where a book was as likely to come to life and devour your research as it was to teach you a useful spell."
"Cliohna might feel comfortable strolling through these halls as one would through an aromatic garden, but Alexia - despite her own growing magical knowledge - was wary in the extreme."
"So it came as some surprise to her when a creature out of a childrens fable appeared amongst the bookshelves."

show nileth neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"He was a small thing, going almost unnoticed when she strode between the rows. Only the multicolored glow of his gossamer wings had tipped her off that he was there."
"He walked up the aisle facing away from her, his hands folded behind his back as he took gentle steps, reading the spine of each book he came across. A soft smile graced his lips, as if he were reminiscing about an old friend while he read."

al "Um hello?"

"The strange fairy creature tensed, his wings flapping wildly as he spun around to face her. His eyes went wide, and he held his hands up as if to protect himself."



nil "{i}Ah{/i}! By Kassandras eternal mercy!"
nil "I-Im sorry, I didnt see you there."

"Alexia kept her distance. If her time studying the occult had taught her one thing, it was that appearances could be deceiving."
"She had no idea who this being was, if he was a real creature, or if he was some spectral projection cast by one of the (very much alive) books on the shelf."

al "Who are you?"



nil "Oh! A polite mortal! How refreshing."
nil "My name is Nileth. Pleased to meet you!"

"His smile was innocent. His body posture almost childlike in stance. But, Alexia nevertheless kept her distance."
"He had a strange, otherworldly nature about him. Simultaneously ancient and youthful. There was more to this creature than meets the eye."



nil "Im sorry for reacting like I did. I didnt hear you sneak up on me."

al "I didnt sneak up on you."



"Her words deflated him for some reason. He hunched his shoulders, muttering to himself in some strange, foreign tongue."

nil "Of course I guess Im just not used to being caught off guard by mortals. Usually only my mistress does that."
nil "But ever since Arzyl cursed me, I havent been able to-"

al "Arzyl? Arzyl the witch?"

"Nileth nodded at her, his delicate wings fluttering behind him as he hovered. "

al "Youre one of the Fae?"



nil "I am! I hadnt expected our presence here to be common knowledge around the castle yet."
nil "Pleased to meet you, Miss?"

show alexia librarian happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Alexia."



nil "Oh! Youre Rowans wife?"

"Now it was Alexias turn to be surprised. She felt her stomach turn at the ease with which he had identified her."

show alexia librarian concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "...Yes. How do you know that?"



nil "My Lady Arzyl told me you were here in the castle."

"Alexia wasnt sure how happy she was to learn how well known she was in Castle Bloodmeen. The Fae were relative newcomers, and yet she was already the subject of court gossip."
"..Goodness knows what else they knew."

show alexia librarian angry at midleft with dissolve

al "What are you doing in our library, Nileth?"



nil "O-oh! Am I not allowed to be in here? Lady Arzyl didnt mention any restrictions about this part of the Castle."

"The Fae glanced up at the row of spell books sitting on the shelf above his head, a tremulous smile building upon his youthful features."



nil "Im sorry, I was just marveling at all the magical tomes you have stored here! Youve got quite the collection."

show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "If you intend to borrow a book, you should check in with Cliohna first."

nil "Oh, I wouldnt want to trouble her, Ive read most of these already. It was just a rare treat to see so many gathered together again in one place."
nil "You see that one?"

"Nileth pointed to a particular book, with a blue, wavy cover the texture of seaweed."

nil "That is a replication of the spellbook of Ursaali the Sea Witch. They say she was so powerful in the art of water magic that she could actually change the tides of the sea itself. She brought hurricanes and shifted the coastlines at her whim."
nil "She supposedly sank an entire continent that once existed off the coast of the Dragons Tail, because the men of the region dared to spearfish near her coral palace! Legend says she married a Marlin-man, and rode a tamed sea-dragon as her steed."

show alexia librarian shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "...Is any of that true?"



nil "Probably not. But it makes for a fun story, don't you think?"

"Despite herself Alexia found herself smiling. There was a charming sort of earnestness in the little Faes personality. She began to relax: if he was indeed a threat, he was doing a great job of concealing his motives."



nil "The spells in the book, however, are very real."

show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "I learned a bit of water magic myself, recently. I am no Sea Witch, but-"



nil "Oooh! Could you show me?"

"Alexia considered the idea. She {i}had{/i} been looking for opportunities to display her newfound powers. And the Fae seemed to be a harmless enough sort."

show alexia librarian happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Okay. Stand back."

"Using the methods that Cliohna had shown her, Alexia drew upon her power. She brought her hand up, her palm glowing with raw energy."

show bg12 with flash

show alexia librarian shocked at midleft with dissolve

"It was only after the bolt of ice was free from her hand that Alexia realized she had put too much into the shot. A thick spear of ice far larger than she had been expecting leapt from her hand."
"It threw off her aim, causing the bolt of magic to fly directly past the astonished Nileths head."



nil "{i}Aaah!{/i} Seven Agonies!"

al "{i}Ah!{/i} Are you okay?"

"Nileths wings fluttered at a hummingbirds pace. He had only just managed to dodge out of the way of Alexias magical might. He now hovered several feet above her, staring down at her with a mixture of surprise and awe."



nil "Gosh Alexia, was quite the bolt! You darn near clipped my wing off!"

show alexia librarian concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "I am so sorry, Nileth!"

nil "You dont have to apologize. That was a very impressive spell."



nil "{i}Maybe{/i} you could work on your aim, though?"

"His wide smile made Alexia cover her mouth to hide her laughter. He reminded her almost of a cavorting jester who had passed through Arthdale in her youth."
"He had been a silly fellow: all ridiculous expressions and tumbling buffoonery, but he had made the children smile, and he had always been kind to her. Nileth wore his same, eager grin."

nil "Tell you what, why dont I give you some pointers! You have quite a skill there. Maybe just a bit... rough around the edges."

show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Pointers?"

nil "Well, did you see how you kept your stance so wide? You drew too much energy into you at once, and didnt know where to put it. Its why that ice nearly took my head off."
nil "Notice too that youre now out of breath. You expended too much energy for too little gain. You can get the same deadly effect from a Ice Shard with less effort."

al "...Really? How?"

nil "Its all in the stance. Look: If you just narrow your hips, like so"

"It took several minutes of effort for Alexia to get what Nileth was getting at with her stance. But he was patient with her, gently nudging her torso in one direction while positioning her arm."
"His touch was gentle, his body moving in graceful circles around her as he sized up her spellcasting talent."

nil "So you see, when you let the energy flow {i}through{/i}-"

"A far slimmer, far sharper Ice Shard leapt forth from Alexias hand like it had been hit with a sudden gale. It flew down the corridor of books at a speed that astounded the would-be mage. Alexias jaw dropped."

show alexia librarian happy at midleft with dissolve

al "I did it!"



nil "Amazing!"

al "I really did it!"

"Nileth did a little swoop with his wings, pirouetting in the air, displaying his honest excitement through flight. He landed on his toes, fluttering in the air as he smiled that wide, innocent smile at her."

nil "Ha ha ha!"

al "Youre a really good teacher, Nileth. Are you a mage yourself?"



nil "Oh, no. I dont do magic anymore. Arzyl would {i}never{/i} allow that."

show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "She wont... allow it?"

"Nileth nodded, flashing Alexia a nervous grin that told her there was more to the story than mere allowance."

nil "I am Arzyls servant. It wouldnt do for me to practice spells behind her back."

al "...Is she your Lady, or your owner?"

"Nileth shrugged, his wings fluttering as he hovered in the air."

nil "Both, I suppose."
nil "Besides: I no longer have any magical talent to speak of. But I havent forgotten the basics. Its a skill, just like any other. Once you know the tricks, it's easy to teach others."

al "Wait, you dont have any magical ability yourself?"

"Nileth shook his head. Alexia couldnt wrap her head around the idea. How would one go about losing their magical abilities? She had never heard of such a thing."
"She was about to ask him something more, but a small, glowing creature buzzed up between them both."

dag "Hey! Get your grubby little mitts off the walking sperm bank, would ya?"

show alexia librarian angry at midleft with dissolve

al "What the hell?"



nil "Oh, thats Daggertongue. My Imp friend."

dag "Friend, nothin. Im just here to make sure you don't end up on the wrong end of an Orc gangbang again."

nil "Hello, Daggertongue!"

dag "Yeah, hey. Hello. What are you doin in here, Twinky?"

"If Nileth was bothered by the Imps insulting tone, he didnt show it. He smiled at the Imp as if he was an old drinking buddy, gesturing in the direction of Alexia as he fluttered in the air."



nil "Daggertongue, let me introduce you to my new friend Alexia. Shes-"

dag "Yeah, hello toots."

"The Imp spared less than half a glance in Alexias direction before he rounded on the Fae."

dag "Dyou know how long its been since Lady Arzyl has heard from you? Sols Bones, if I hadnt found you sooner, you was gonna be {i}late{/i} for your daily session, if you catch my drift."



nil "I-I wasnt gone for long! I was just showing Alexia-"

dag "-Your fat ass as you fly outta here. I know. "
dag "You need to get back to Arzyl, and pronto. Cause I am {i}not{/i} takin the punishment shes gonna dish out to you if youre not around when she comes calling."

"Nileth wilted into himself. The strength went out of his wings, his shoulders sagging as he let out a tired sigh. Alexia frowned, seeing the wind go out of her newfound friends sails right before her eyes."



nil "Of of course. Thanks for looking out for me, Daggertongue."

dag "Dont mention it. Now make like a shepard and get the {i}flock{/i} outta here."

"Nileths wings lifted him off the ground and he flew for one of the high windows in the library. He glanced back at her one last time and gave a wave and a small smile."



nil "It was nice to meet you, Alexia."

show alexia librarian happy at midleft with dissolve

al "It was nice to meet you too, Nileth."

"The Fae lifted off the ground, floated away into the rafters. He spared a last, nervous glance back in the direction of Alexia, who waved as he left. She saw him smile."

hide nileth with dissolve

"Then, like a flash of fairy dust, he was gone. She was alone with the angry, glowing Imp. Daggertongue fluttered in the air for a long moment, his eyes trained to the distance as if waiting to make sure Nileth was gone."

dag "Listen, toots. For your own sake: keep well away from that little rainbow twinkle. That guy? Hes trouble."

show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "He seemed nice enough to me."

dag "Nice aint got nothing to do with it."

show alexia librarian angry at midleft with dissolve

al "And who are you to tell him what to do? He didnt do anything wrong. We just met, and he {i}helped{/i} me."

dag "Oh Im sure he did, toots. Hes got a bad habit of helpin people he shouldnt be helpin. Tends to end poorly, for all parties involved. Just look at me."

show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Whats that supposed to mean?"

dag "Nothin you need to worry your big red head about. You see Nileth again? You keep on walking. Sbetter for everybody that way. Including him."

"And just like that, the Imp shot off into the air after his erstwhile companion, leaving Alexia confused and alone in the row of bookshelves, wondering what exactly had just happened."

return





label library_lovers_1:

scene bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian happy at midleft with dissolve

al "{i}Hmmm{/i} hmmm hm!"

"Work in the Library could often be a droning, dull affair. But not today. Today had seen Alexia awaken with a spring in her step and an eagerness to work."
"She spent the first few minutes thumbing through one of the thousands of unsourced books lying in piles in the storage section of the Library before taking it upon herself to continue the eternal task of organizing."
"Alexia hummed an old village tune to herself as she strolled from aisle to aisle, her eyes sweeping across the pleasing contours of the row upon row of books. A wide smile crossed her face as she marveled at the sheer breadth of knowledge that was available at her fingertips."
"She strolled into a more remote section of the library. It was covered in dust, ancient cobwebs piling around the corners and cluttering the tops of shelves like the mummified vestiges of some mythical empire of spiders."
"She set to work, stacking books and organizing shelves as she hummed to herself, feeling a kind of verve and energy she had not often had in these dire days."
"The intrigue and relentless machinations of the Castle had sapped so much from her as of late it was good to finally indulge in some simple, uncomplicated-"

show alexia librarian shocked at midleft with dissolve

quest "Cla-Yil? Cla-Yil, are you there?"

"Alexia tilted her head in confusion. The voice was vaguely familiar to her. It was a mans voice, coming from a few shelves over. She almost called out to him, but stopped short when she heard another voice respond."

quest "Im here, Rickon."

"The male voice let out a palpable sigh of relief."

show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

rick "Thank Solansia! I thought Berwyn had failed to deliver my note or worse yet, tossed it in the rubbish pit and dropped the whole affair entirely."

"The feminine voice let out a soft giggle in response."

clayil "Nothing so dramatic as all that."
clayil "He was a bit intimidated by my sisters, Ill admit. But I got your letter just fine."

show alexia librarian shocked at midleft with dissolve

"A letter? This strange conversation was getting juicer by the moment. Her curiosity piqued, Alexia left the aisle she was working on, weaving her way down the hall in the direction of the voices."
"She stopped when she figured out their location, ducking into an aisle directly over from where the two voices were quietly conferring."

rick "Goodness, I can just imagine the sight. Your family frightens me more than a bloody battlefield."

clayil "Hehe! They ought to, were a protective bunch, especially when it comes to family."

show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The man - whose voice Alexia recognized as belonging to a young mercenary she had bumped into a few times in passing at the castle - let out a soft sigh."

rick "...Ive missed you, Yilly."

clayil "And Ive missed you, Rickon."

"Alexia did not recognize the womans voice. It was high pitched, almost girlish in tone. She peeked through the openings of the bookshelf and tried to peer at the couple. All she could see was Rickon however, standing looking down at something near his feet. "
"He was a handsome enough young man, with charcoal black hair and a comely visage. He was fit but gangly, awkward in his movements and uncertain in his posture."
"He projected an air of confidence, but was a bit too young and too inexperienced to truly carry himself like the man he might one day become."

rick "I-Im sorry I didnt turn up last time. Its been very hard to find the free time, and Father has been keeping a very close eye on m-"

"Cla-Yil let out a sultry giggle."

clayil "Its all right, Rickon. You dont have to explain yourself."
clayil "The two of us are stuck in unique circumstances."
clayil "If my Auntie knew what we were up to oh how mad shed be! Itd throw off the familys marriage plans for years."

"Rickon shifted back and forth on his heels, looking profoundly uncomfortable with that particular revelation. Alexia strained to peer through the maze of books to catch a glimpse of Cla-Yil, but could find no one. Rickon stared at his feet for a moment."

rick "...She sounds like my father. If he had any idea I was talking to you-"

clayil "Hed string you up by your heels?"

show alexia librarian happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rickon smiled, Cla-Yils sarcastic retort causing all the tension to let out of his shoulders. He laughed."

rick "Kharos take me, am I really that predictable?"

clayil "Youve described the scene to me no less than a dozen times, love."

show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

clayil "At this rate, Im struggling to picture your father as anything short of a fire-breathing dragon, ready to burn down the whole castle at a moments notice."

"The young Mercenary laughed, putting his hand upon the pommel of his sword as he struck an exaggerated heros pose."

rick "To be fair, tis not far from the truth."
rick "On my oath as a knights squire I shall protect you, Mlady."

show alexia librarian shocked at midleft with dissolve

clayil "Hmm, now wouldn't that make for a silly song? A squire sparring with his knightly lord, a son battling his father in a duel of honor "
clayil "To earn the hand of a {i}greenskin{/i}, of all things."

"Rickons expression softened, and he went down on one knee. Alexia, realizing at last what was going on, lowered her own gaze down a few shelves. Peeking through the cracks between the books, she saw at last the woman who Rickon was talking to."
"Rickon took Cla-Yils small, green hand in his larger palm and stroked it, staring directly into her eyes."

rick "Dont say such things, Yilly. Youre not just a greenskin to me."

"The red headed Goblin smiled, using her free hand to push the stray locks of hair from his face before reaching down to gently pinch his earlobe."

show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

clayil "Sweet Knight, neither are you just a noblemans son to me. But theres a reason the Bards never sing songs about people like us."

rick "To hell with the bards! I never liked their singing, anyway."

"Cla-Yil smirked at her companions youthful passion."

show alexia librarian happy at midleft with dissolve

clayil "Oh! Do go on, milord. Your righteous fury has set this maidens heart all aflutter."

"Rickon - embarrassed in a way that only a young man could be - blushed and looked away."

rick "Y-you dont have to make fun of me {i}all{/i} the time, you know."

"Cla-Yil, charmed by Rickons moment of vulnerability, took his face in her hands. She smiled at him, her eyes lidding low as she stared deep into his eyes."

clayil "Hush, Rickon. Kiss me."

show alexia librarian shocked at midleft with dissolve

"The small Goblin leaned forward, her lips matching to his as they shared a long, intimate embrace."
"Alexia stood to her feet in a rush, putting her hands over her mouth to cover her shock. Her face went beet red. A goblin and a human romance, right here in the castle!"
"The two star-crossed lovers had good reason to hide their romantic dalliance. Such entanglements were rare between the two species, and often looked down on by both sides."
"Alexia hurried away as quickly and quietly as she could. She felt guilty about eavesdropping, but was still excited at the strange development. It appeared that even in the midst of war and death, unlikely love could bloom."

return





label library_lovers_2:

scene bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian happy at midleft with dissolve

"It was a wonderful day for a stroll through the library. Alexia hummed a pleasant tune to herself as she walked, her gaze turning left and right and taking in the magnificent sight of so much knowledge gathered together."
"For some reason, Alexia always found solace standing amongst the collected words of thousands of minds. All with their own story to tell or knowledge to impart, all with their own unique flavor and eccentricities."
"She never felt lonely when she was in the library, not when a rousing conversation or titillating story was just a page turn away."

show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

"She wandered without thought towards direction or task, moving through the shelves with a kind of aimless adventurousness. She had only ever been a casual reader back in Arthdale, but here here in Bloodmeen, they had become her refuge."
"Walking through the aisles, she paused in one particular area. It was dusty and dim, and as she regained her bearings she realized she remembered this place. The last time shed been here, a young Squire and a Goblin were carrying on a secret romance."

show alexia librarian happy at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia smiled to herself, wondering if their short dalliance had yet ended. Young love was such a strange thing: intense yet fleeting. "

if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 30:
    "...She of all people knew the truth of that."

"She doubted that their affair had stood the test of time. Like as not, they had already tearfully parted ways with one another."

quest "{i}Mmmph!{/i}"

"No sooner had Alexia turned the corner on the next aisle than she found herself skittering back behind the shelf to take cover. She put her hands over her mouth to cover the audible gasp that issued from her lips."
"What appeared to be a Goblin and a human were in the midst of desperate flagrance with one another. Alexia had gotten but a peek, but she knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that they were involved with one another."

menu:
    "Peek around the corner.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump loversPeek
    "Leave them to their secret affair.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia gulped. She had {i}not{/i} been expecting to see something like that today! Leaving the two lovers to their excessive moaning, she creeped away, keeping an eye on her back to make sure she wasnt noticed. She did her best to ignore the shy blush that grew hot on her cheeks."
        "The Library could be a strange place, sometimes."
        return

label loversPeek:


scene cg863 with fade
pause 3

"She had not been expecting to see the plump lips of a diminutive Goblin busily polishing off a much-taller human male. The mortified librarian had caught a brief glimpse of the human hunched over her, with his crotch in her face and his fingers in her red shock of hair, urging her ever onward."
"Alexia went stiff as a statue, {i}praying{/i} that the two engaged lovers had not noticed her sudden, explosive outburst through her closed mouth. The sight had been so jarring and unexpected that shed been caught totally off guard."
"The soft sound of the humans groans, and the wet, gurgling sound coming from the preoccupied Goblins throat indicated that they had not noticed her at all."
"Alexia snuck a surreptitious peek around the corner of the bookshelf, confirming her suspicions that she had, indeed, seen what she thought she had."
"Cla-Yil was eagerly sucking Rickons dick, bending her head into the action as she relaxed her throat and allowed his cock to lodge itself deep inside her."
"She had good head action, widening her mouth and allowing her lips to slide freely, leaving wet strands of saliva on his turgid length as she went up and down, up and down."
"Rickon moaned, lifting his head to the sky as he hunched his back in the rough shape of a question mark, culminating in the point of contact between him and his Goblin lover."
"His hand urged her on, pulling her deep into his lap as Cla-Yils face moved nearer and nearer to his midsection."

rick "Oh Yilly..."

"The Goblin gulped, making a strained sound in her packed throat. Her brow narrowed, her nostrils flared, and she closed her eyes. Sensing her preparation, Rickons fingers clenched against the back of her head, pulling her firmly down his length to properly deepthroat him."
"Cla-Yil made a slight choking sound, but somehow managed to take him down to the base, her cute button nose bunching up against his midsection. She took a short inhale, savoring his masculine scent as her eyes fluttered."
"Rickon held her there for a long moment, then pulled back, allowing her to gasp in a breath of air, exposing his rock-hard cock, coated in her saliva."
"Cla-Yil rubbed at her cheek, noting with a wry smile that her dark lipstick had left a series of concentric lipstick rings running down to his base, culminating in a puckered kiss at the very bottom of his cock."
"Her eyes flicked up to look at her lover as she leaned back to inspect her work. Her hand reached out to fondle his balls."

clayil "Told you I could do it!"

rick "Kharos take me, I never thought Id be so happy to be so {i}wrong{/i}."

"The two laughed, sharing a brief moment of levity in the midst of intimate eroticism. Alexia peeked around the corner, keeping her mouth covered so as not to alert the two lovers to her surreptitious snooping. The thought of being discovered was mortifying."
"Rickon bent down and kissed the top of Cla-Yils head. She huffed and flicked the underside of his chin."

clayil "Im wetter than a rainstorm at the moment Rickon, a kiss on the heads not gonna cut it."
clayil "Pick me up, jam me against the wall, and {i}get inside me{/i}."

rick "Y-yes maam!"

"The little Goblin grabbed Rickon by the scruff of his collar and yanked, pulling him into a harsh kiss that the young Squire eagerly reciprocated."
"He stripped her of the few remaining bits of clothing she had not already cast aside like so much flotsam, taking hold of her thick hips and lifting her up in his arms."


scene cg864 with fade
pause 3

"Cla-Yil let out a pleasured gasp at the feel of Rickons cock sliding against her bottom. She reached out to steady herself against the bookshelf, her nails digging into the wood as her legs swung freely in the air."
"Her big green bottom wiggled back and forth eagerly while Rickon angled himself against her feminine folds."
"True to her words, she was leaking. There was no resistance whatsoever as Rickons cockhead pierced her womanhood, sliding in to the hilt in one, smooth stroke."
"Cla-Yil let out a small gasp, her tiny frame squishing up against the bookshelf as Rickon took firm grasp of her hips and began to thrust."

clayil "{i}Ooooh{/i} yes! Come on love, {i}fuck me{/i}!"

"Rickon let out a deep grunt, bending his legs to get better leverage as he thrust upwards back and forth, back and forth again. Cla-Yil squealed as he slid home into her deepest place and then withdrew, only to find the air knocked from her lungs by the upstroke."
"The wet {i}smack{/i} of her green ass connecting with his hips filled the air, the two randy lovers heedless of anyone who might be unintentionally peeping."
"Alexia watched in shock, astounded at the passion with which these two very different species engaged with one another. The Goblins smaller scale made for a strange sight, as Rickons larger frame seemed to loom over her like a giant."
"Such size issues did not seem to bother either of the participants in the slightest if anything, it made them {i}more{/i} lustful."
"Rickon fucked Cla-Yil with all his strength, thrusting against the Goblins fat bottom like a man possessed. Cla-Yils fingers clenched against the shelf, her body bouncing against the bookcase, her mewling cries echoing in the narrow spaces."
"The horny Goblin bounced back and forth between the bookshelf and Rickons postponing hips like a rag doll, her body absorbing the sordid thrusts of her chosen mate with the eagerness of an animal in heat."
"She cast a long, lustful look back over her shoulder at Rickon, who returned the look with equal verve and passion."

rick "I love you Yilly!"

"Cal-Yils body clenched up in orgasm when he said those words, her body seizing up as she let out a cry of pleasure."

clayil "I... {i}aah{/i}! l-love you too, Rickon!"
clayil "Cum for me, my Knight. C-{i}cuhhh{/i}!"


show cg864 with sshake
show cg864 with sshake
scene cg865 with flash
pause 3

"She never finished her sentence, for her mate was already acquiescing to her wish. Rickon thrust once, twice, three times, then jammed Cla-Yil as tight against the shelf as he could, causing a loud {i}thump{/i} from the weight of their impact."
"He draped himself across the top of his lover and planted kisses against the back of her neck."
"Cla-Yil cried out and went stiff, the two holding in the stillness as they reveled in their mutual orgasm."
"The Goblin gasped and squirmed and squealed, and her lover let out great gouts of air from his nose as he thrust against her again and again, keeping her tight to his waist as he drained himself within her."
"Exhausted, spent, unable to hold her up any longer, Rickon gently pulled free from Cla-Yils cunny and set her down onto her wobbling and unsteady feet."
"Cla-Yil moaned, holding fast to the shelf for leverage as a strong trickle of white cum dribbled out of her pussy. She let out a shuddering sigh, almost like a laugh."

clayil "R-ready for round two?"

"Rickon, breathless, began to laugh. He sat down on the ground, crossing his legs as he smiled at his little lover."

rick "More ready than you are, looks like."

"Cla-Yil tried to affect a scowl, but her body was still trembling from the aftermath of her explosive orgasm."
"Instead of growling at him in annoyance, she let out a small sigh, walking over to Rickon in a few footsteps. She bent down over him and took his face in hands, planting a soft kiss to his lips."

clayil "Careful now, love. We can waste a whole day here together."

"Rickon laughed, patting Cla-Yils bare bottom with his hand before kissing her again."

rick "Not without getting spotted. We should get dressed, lest we scare some poor librarian sorting books."

"Cla-Yil let out a sultry chuckle. Alexia, seeing her chance now that the not-so-surreptitious lovers were readying to leave, fled with all possible stealth from the site of the romantic dalliance."
"It was to her shame (or perhaps it was excitement?) that her face was flushed, and her heart beating a lot faster than normal."
"Who could have expected two different species with such differences would have such passionate sex?"

return





label library_lovers_3:

scene bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian angry at midleft with dissolve

"Things just werent going Alexias way today."
"Her rotten luck began when she bumped her head against the headboard as she was getting out of bed in the morning, and things only worsened from there. She was nearly trampled by a patrol of Orcs as she emerged out of her living quarters."
"Shortly afterward, she was accosted by one of the brutes, who only backed off after a swift and furious tongue lashing."
" It didnt help things when Alexia then tripped on the rug and - in front of all of them - face planted onto the ground. She marched up the hall away from the orcs with burning red cheeks and the sound of jeering laughter following behind."
"Shed even stubbed her toe against one of the Castles multifarious and equally-superfluous armor statues, shed taken her anger out upon the makeshift Knight-stand by kicking it a second time, earning herself a jolt of pain and a profound sense of injustice in this world."
"To top it all off, her usual outfit had somehow gotten soaked through by some unknown but sticky substance lying on the ground in her room. What that substance was or where it had come from were questions Alexia did not want to know the answers to. "
"All that she knew was that now she was stuck wearing her normal clothes for the duration until the scullery maids could scrub the grime and whatever it was off of her precious librarian outfit."
"So it was with a heavy heart and a sour expression that she all but ignored her surroundings as she trudged through the aisles of the Library, seeking some meaningless job to do to pass the time and perhaps take her mind off of her horrid circumstances."
"That is, until she stumbled once more upon a pair of clandestine voices whispering conspiratorially back and forth to one another."
"Passing through the rows of books, Alexia passed one particular cove that was occupied. Stopping short, she craned her neck around the edge to look for a moment in confusion at the two figures huddled together on the other end of the row."
"It was Rickon and Cla-Yil, the two young lovers whom Alexia had inadvertently peeked on in the past."
"Low voices could be heard, and as Alexia strained to listen she could just make out their furtive back and forth."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
    "She recalled in vivid detail their sordid affair the last time she had seen the two together. Truth be told, she had thought of the two on occasion while lying in bed, thinking of other things."
    "The size difference alone had added an exciting dimension to their lustful adventures."
else:

    "She remembered with a flush of embarrassment how she had peeked in on the two in the midst of their flagrant dГ©tente. She had not intended to come off as a letch, though Alexia had to admit that their passionate lovemaking was {i}inspiring{/i}. "
    "The two were clearly in love with one another."

show alexia librarian concerned at midleft with dissolve

clayil "...So what does this mean?"

rick "For us, or for me?"

"Cla-Yil reached up and slapped Rickon lightly in the face. He recoiled, shocked at his small companions aggression."

show alexia librarian shocked at midleft with dissolve

clayil "For {i}you{/i}, you lovestruck fool! Im not the one being sent to die for the sake of your fathers vanity."

rick "Its not that bad, Yilly."

"Cla-Yil turned away from Rickon, covering her eyes with her hand. She shook her head back and forth slowly, letting out an exhausted sigh."

clayil "It is, Rickon. If you go on that fools errand, youre never coming back."

"Rickon reached down and put a hand on her shoulder. She gently stroked his large fingers with her own."

rick "Im not leaving you for good, my love. Its only a short campaign. My father believes well take the castle handily. He even made me a Knight-"

"Cla-Yil spun around to face Rickon, a rage building in her face."

clayil "Because {i}he wants you to join him{/i}! He knows how distant youve become. If he doesnt know about us, he at least {i}suspects{/i}."
clayil "Dont you see, Rickon? His mad quest to reclaim your familys land is going to get you killed."

rick "Its our heritage. For five hundred years the Terrascens have ruled from Urstaleed-"

clayil "You're feeding me your fathers poison, Rickon."
clayil "Tell me truthfully: did you ever really care about the legacy of your family name? You never did, did you?"
clayil "Otherwise, why would you bother with a greenskin like me?"

rick "Yilly-"

clayil "Your father takes back your ancestral castle. And then what? You two cower behind its walls for a year before the local lords starve you out?"

rick "The Twins will send us aid-"

clayil "Dont you {i}dare{/i} lie to me right to my face, Rickon. The Twins don't give a fig about your fathers holdings, rightful or otherwise. Theyre remote; out of the way."
clayil "How long do you think their support will last once your father becomes isolated, inconvenient to their plans?"

show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

"A long silence followed Cla-Yils words. Alexia watched the little Goblin reach up and pull Rickon into her thin arms."

clayil "I cant stand the thought of you dying for a man who doesnt care about you, Rickon. It Itd be one thing if you actually {i}wanted{/i} this, b-but-"

"The Goblin began to cry. Rickons arms tightened protectively around her."

rick "It wont come to that, Yilly. I swear it."

"She clung all the tighter to him as she shook her head back and forth."

clayil "You cant promise me that, Rickon."
clayil "{i}Please{/i}: if this is to be the end of us, will at least you be honest with me?"

show alexia librarian concerned at midleft with dissolve

rick "I I dont know if-"

clayil "I {i}love you{/i}, Rickon. I cant bear the thought of you dying for a hunk of rubble in a swamp. "
clayil "You cant go through with this. Dont die for someone elses dream."

"The Goblin buried her head in Rickons shoulder, sniffling and crying as she held tight to him. Rickons expression fell. He seemed to contemplate the whole world in those brief, desperate moments."

rick "...Theres only one option that I can think of, love."

clayil "Then do it. Do it no matter what it takes, even if it means we never get to see each other again."
clayil "I need to know that you're safe."

rick "Ill take you with me."

show alexia librarian shocked at midleft with dissolve

"Cla-Yil pulled away from Rickon, staring at him in blank incredulity."

clayil "...{i}What{/i}?!"

"Rickon, emboldened, took the startled Goblin in her hands and gifted her a wide, earnest smile."

rick "Ill take you with me. Youll accompany the baggage train as a hangers-on."

"The Goblin peeled her hands out of his grasp, staring at her newly-christened Knight like he had gone utterly mad."

clayil "Rickon, sacrificing {i}both{/i} of us at the altar of your fathers ambition is not a solution. "

rick "To hell with taking back Urstaleed, Yilly. Im talking about running away."

"The little Goblin froze in her large lovers arms. She stared deep into his eyes, unable to comprehend his words."

clayil "...What are you saying?"

rick "I love you, Yilly. But we will never have a life together if either of our families have a say in it."
rick "Even if I were to abandon my father and remain here with you at Bloodmeen, how long could this really last?"
rick "Your Aunt will find a partner for you, and then youll be wedded-"

clayil "Like hell I will be!"

"Rickon chuckled, stroking his thumb across the smooth green skin of Cla-Yils cheek."

rick "Exactly my thoughts, love. Mayhaps instead we choose a different route, one {i}neither{/i} of us returns from."
rick "Well join my fathers caravan. Then, after a few days' travel, we disappear. Make for the nearest city and start anew."

clayil "...Together?"

rick "Together."

clayil "But what about coin? A place to live? What will the other humans say if they see you-"

rick "Ill find work, even if I have to shovel shit off the ground. Well find a place to live together, and {i}Kharos{/i} take what anyone else says about us."
rick "If I can spit on my family name and my oaths as a Knight, the {i}least{/i} I can do is ignore a bunch of illiterate fools who dont understand what happiness looks like."
rick "Youre the woman Ive always waited for, Yilly. "

clayil "Rickon"

"The two embraced, fresh tears flowing down both their cheeks as the two shared a deep, romantic kiss. They held fast to one another for a long time before either said anything."

rick "...I need to leave immediately, make the necessary preparations and grease the right palms. Can you convince your aunt to let you go on this expedition?"

clayil "I will {i}be{/i} on that supply wagon when it departs, Rickon. By all the Planes of Chaos, I promise you."

rick "Then we will speak again tomorrow, when the time has come to set off. Till then my love"

"Rickon bent down, and Cla-Yil lifted her chin. The two embraced in a final, deep kiss. Sensing their impending departure, Alexia sidled away, thoroughly shocked at the recent developments, and of the fated lovers plans."
"She rushed as best as she could to the front of the Library, doing her best to seem like she was in no particular hurry. She was so harried by what she had just witnessed that Alexia inadvertently turned a corner and slammed into the equally-harried young Knight."

al "{i}Aaah{/i}!"

rick "Oof!"

"Alexia bounced off of Rickons chest and fell back on her bottom."

rick "Solansias Spirit! Are you all right, Maam?"

"The shocked Knight bent down and immediately offered his hand. Alexia hesitated for an instant before accepting it as he pulled her to her feet."

rick "A {i}thousand{/i} pardons, my lady! I was in such a hurry I did not look where I was going."

show alexia librarian concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "O-{i}oh{/i}! Its quite alright, Rickon."

"Rickons face went queer. It was only after a few seconds of awkward silence that she realized shed just blurted out his name."

rick "...How do you know my-?"

show alexia librarian happy at midleft with dissolve

al "O-oh! Ive"

"Alexia spun a quick lie."

show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "-Ive seen you here in the Library a few times before. A little Goblin was asking earlier about a man who fit your description. She said your name was Rickon."

"Now it was Rickons turn to look uncomfortable."

rick "Ah! Y-yes of course."
rick "Did she she didnt tell you anything about-"

show alexia librarian happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Did you end up getting the shipment she was trying to deliver?"

"Rickons eyes lit up, seeing an out from his own clumsy conundrum."

rick "...Yes!"
rick "Yes I did, thank you."

al "Good. She seemed very excited to see you."

"Alexia couldn't help but grin inwardly at the warmth that built in Rickons eyes when she said that. He really did love the little Goblin."

al "Anyways, Im sorry for bumping into you like that. I hope you have a good day!"

rick "Thank you! You as well, uh-?"

al "Alexia."

rick "Alexia. It was a pleasure to see you."

"Alexia suppressed a smile as Rickon rushed out of the library, on to prepare for his and his lovers grand adventure together. From personal experience, Alexia knew how easy it was for young love to end in tragedy and suffering."
"...Yet, she could not help but feel a warmth in her chest as she thought of the unlikely pair. For all the ill that had happened to her today, their tiny struggle to find love and happiness in a world full of pain and suffering was charming. "
"She hoped they would find the peace Alexia had failed to find in her own life."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('young_girls_greatest_wish', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant'",), group='alexia_library', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)


label young_girls_greatest_wish:

scene alexia_library_1 with fade

"Work was slow. No, that was an understatement; it was tediously, horrendously, exhaustingly, {i}unmanageably{/i} slow."
"There were hardly any books to put away, not to mention a severe lack of cataloguing to be done, and Alexia had already swept and tidied up through the library until she felt that even the books themselves were judging her."
"But she couldn't help it; she was bored."
"It was no use asking Cliohna or Nasim for instruction, either. Where Alexia was lacking in tasks to keep her busy, Cliohna and Nasim were quite the opposite, currently buried in a mixture of books and potions that Alexia found too complicated to understand; even if she tried, they'd go right over her head."

scene bg12 with fade
show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "There has to be something I can do"

"Feeling restless, Alexia wandered through the library aisles and searched-- not for anything in particular, but with the hope that something would catch her eye."
"And catch her eye it did; in the far back of the library, an undocumented notebook was sandwiched between two hefty textbooks, its spine old and worn with age. It appeared that someone had deliberately tried to hide it here, although they clearly hadn't come back for it in some time."
"Alexia plucked the book from the shelf and flipped it open."
"{i}A Love Everlasting: Karnas x Emlia. Written by Embria Tombas!{/i}"
"This was definitely not on the list of books the library held. In fact, it wasn't even really a book; its pages were glued together with some kind of crude paste, the pages handwritten with quill ink in messy, nearly indecipherable scrawl."
"She turned the page."
"{i}Karnas touched my face with his huge hand. I purred, like a cat after having warm milk, except without the tail and ears.{/i}"
"{i}\"I can't live without you,\" Karnas said. \"I never knew how important a servant would be to me. Emlia, let's make love.\"{/i}"

al "Oh my..."

show alexia librarian happy at midleft with dissolve

"A smile crept on her face as Alexia flipped through the pages, quickly realizing just who this belonged to; a Karnas fanatic, hidden somewhere within his own castle."
"Well at least she knew how she was going to spend her afternoon."
"Alexia settled down on a clear spot on the floor and read."
"\"We can't!\" I pulled away but Karnas trapped me in his big arms. \"I'm just a servant We're not meant to be!\""
"\"We are! If you just let me prove it\" Karnas kissed her with his long tongue. I kissed him back with my mouth open. It was hot."
"Karnas massaged the mounds on my chest. I could feel his thing humping my ass-- that big thing, it was huge. Like, bigger than a brick huge."
"Alexia had to cover her mouth to stop herself from laughing too loud. This girl couldn't even write the word dick, let alone figure out how sex worked. There was no way she had slept with anyone else before."

al "She's probably not even older than fifteen yet. Poor thing"

"Alexia giggled to herself and kept reading."
"\"Oh, Karnaaaassss!!!\" Emlia moaned with lust. He pinched the little berries on my chest."
"\"I have to have you right now, Emlia! Right now in this abandoned mine!\" Karnas said calmly."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "Alexia bit down on her lip, holding in her laughter as she shook her head in disbelief."
    "This was clearly a child with a huge crush; the idea of some lovestruck teenage girl pouring out her fantasies like this made Alexia feel like a child herself. Hadn't she fantasized about things like this when she was young, too?"
else:

    "Alexia snorted, shaking her head. The writing was so, so bad; there was no way this was written by an adult. Some child must have fancied the demon lord and decided if she couldn't make it a reality, she'd write her fantasies down for any wandering soul to come across."
    al "What an idiot. As if she ever had a chance with {i}Karnas{/i}."

"Alexia flipped the page, ready for more."
"It was blank."

al "Huh? Why did she stop?"

"Alexia flipped through a few more pages, but the notebook was distinctly blank, the self-insert story left unfinished."
"With a sigh, Alexia shut the book. This Embria was clearly involved with her writing-- half the notebook was filled with fantasy of her and Karnas-- so why did she stop? If she left the castle to go elsewhere, why not take it with her?"

al "I wonder what happened to"

"Alexia didn't finish her thought. A slow realization settled in, the memory of the battle against Karnas and his court coming back to her."

show alexia librarian neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Of course; his entire court died in that final battle."
"Embria was likely among them."
"Alexia stared down at the notebook in her hands. She couldn't bring herself to remove it from the library or throw it away; somehow it felt a little more special than that, filled with the hopes and dreams of a child that would never see where life took her."
"Alexia gently tucked the notebook safely back in place. If there was no memorial for her, at least let this book stay as her final memory."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'",), init_flags={'harassment_counter': 0}, priority=pr_system_last)
    event('maid_orientation', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'",), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)

    event('jezeara_sexcapading_in_front_of_alexia', triggers="npc_events",
        conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'","alexiaAndrasObedient == False", "alexiaJezObedient == False", "get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_timer') == 0"), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)
    event('picky_cleanup', triggers="npc_events",
        conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'", "alexiaAndrasObedient == False", "alexiaJezObedient == False", "get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_timer') == 0"), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)
    event('wandering_hands', triggers="npc_events",
        conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'", "alexiaAndrasObedient == False", "alexiaJezObedient == False",  "get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_timer') == 0"), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)


    event('jezera_wants_a_new_agent', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'", "get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_timer') == 0", 'NTR == True'),
        depends=('jezeara_sexcapading_in_front_of_alexia', 'picky_cleanup', 'wandering_hands'), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)


label alexia_maid_harassment_counter:

    python:
        if get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_timer') > 0:
            set_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_timer', get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_timer') - 1)
    return


label maid_orientation:



$ alexiaJob += 1
$ maidOrientationSeen = True

if alexiaJezObedient == False:
    jump nonObedientOrientation
else:
    "Event coming in the next release."
    $ set_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_timer', dice(3))
    return

label nonObedientOrientation:

scene bg14 with fade
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Jezera was interrupted from lazily scanning a tattered book by the arrival of an unexpected guest. Alexia gave a polite half-cough to get her attention."

je "Rowans little dove approaches. What have I done to deserve this honour?"

"Alexia curtsied slightly, like she'd seen the castle staff do to Jezera when they crossed paths."

al "Rowan and I have been speaking. We recently decided that it would be good for me to use my time productively. The castle staff always needs more help, so I decided to ask you about joining."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "My dear, you're under no obligations to do anything to help us."

al "I know. But, there must be some way I can be of use. How could I even look my husband in the eye if he suffered while I lavished in a castle?"

"Jezera snapped her book shut, eyes scanning Alexia."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "Then be aware that I have high standards for my staff. If you're going to join their ranks, you best be prepared to meet those or be punished. Are you prepared to work for me?"

al "I am."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Splendid. Lets go down and get you fitted for a uniform. Im sure it will look just marvelous on you!"

scene alexia_maid_1 with fade

"For most of the week, Alexia busied herself as a member of the castle's domestic staff. She cooked, cleaned, laundered, and even sewed clothing. There was no end to the work and Jezera was a harsh taskmaster."
"Much of the task concerned the restoration of unused segments of the castle. Bloodmeen was built to be the capital of a great demon empire, so only segments of it were actively in use."
"When the staff had finished tidying the castle rooms in active service, they were sent out to continue reclaiming some long-forgotten wing."
"There was a quiet serenity to the work. What might have been an hour of hard scrubbing could leave a totally different place in its wake."
"She was good at it too. Or at least she thought she was. All that time working on homemaking skills in preparation of life as a village wife for Rowan was finally coming in handy. For once."
"On the third day, shed heard the overseer praising her from afar in a conversation with another maid."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 60:
    "Alexia didnt consider herself a proud woman, but there was a quiet thrill in that."

scene bg6 with fade
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia stood stiffly in front of the throne at the conclusion of her first weeks review. Jezera broke from normal precedent by conducting it first hand."

je "High marks from co-workers. A strong recommendation from your overseer. Clearly, the job will remain yours to keep. My only true concern is that you might be wasting your talents."

"Alexia blinked twice."

al "Whatever do you mean?"

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "Nothing. Nothing. Just that, that a lady of your mind and...appearance...has more options available to her than just...busy work."


show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Ah. Ive overstepped, havent I?"
je "Just a morsel for you to feed on. Im sure there will be more opportunities for us to speak on the topic in the future."
je "After all...you work under me now."


$ set_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_timer', dice(3))
return






label jezeara_sexcapading_in_front_of_alexia:


scene bg7 with fade
show alexia maid happy at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia was humming a tune under her breath, while washing stains out of the furniture in one of the guest rooms. A quiet normal day. But, one about to be interrupted."

show jezera naked happy at midright with moveinright
show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve

al "Uh...."

"Behind the demoness were a couple of very handsome men, who were also quite naked. She had one arm wrapped around each of their waists."

al "Excuse me, I'll come back after-"

je "You neednt trouble yourself on our account, dove. Keep working, keep working. Well be very...quiet."


show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia, naturally, was still on her way to the door. But, Jezera shut it behind her and locked it with a key. Alexia went so far as to reach for it, but Jezera lazily tossed it over her shoulder behind a large, immobile dresser."

je "Whoops. I dropped it. Seems Ill have to get one of these strapping young gentlemen to help find it."
je "..after weve had our fun, of course."

hide jezera with moveoutright


"To Alexia's horror, the three of them started fornicating right in front of her! Apparently these guests either didn't care that she was watching them go at it. One of them even kept looking back to see if Alexia was watching.!"
"She pushed that thought as far away as she could and desperately tried to distract herself by setting to work once again on the furniture, while Jezera loudly worked on soiling other pieces."
"At one point, she heard a particularly loud moan emerge from one of the men. Part of her wanted to look. Part of her thought that was the worst idea possible."

menu:
    "Look.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The moment she glanced that way, she regretted it. One of the men had half his cock buried deep in Jezeras ass. The other was being throat fucked by Jezeras fingers as though he were giving a blowjob."
        "Alexia stifled a gasp and looked down again."
        "She just had to focus on her work. Thats all she had to do..."
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 2)
        $ all_actors['alexia'].job_state.stress += 2
    "Keep working.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The impulse soon passed though. She would survive this indignity, as she had survived all the others since her imprisonment"




$ set_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_counter', get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_counter') + 1)
$ set_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_timer', dice(3) + get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_counter'))
return






label picky_cleanup:


$ pickyCleanupSeen = True

scene alexia_maid_1 with fade
show alexia maid neutral behind alexia_maid_1

"Alexias work today was slower than her usual. Her mind was elsewhere. Green fields that stretched out for miles. A blue sky. A young man returning home after being away for so long."
"Somewhere else..."


scene bg14 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with moveinright

je "Ah, there you are Alexia."

"Alexia stopped her sweeping, turned around to face Jezera and curtsied."

al "Yes Mistress? How may I help you?"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je " I have an especially exciting task for you today, my little tart. Youre getting the luxurious honor of cleaning my bedroom today. "



al "But-"

je "Not a word. Ive ensured that someone else will handle the hallway instead."

"The half-demon stepped to the side and allowed another maid to pass. After a moment's annoyance, Alexia handed the newcomer her broom and followed Jezera."

hide jezera with moveoutright
hide alexia with moveoutright

scene bg18 with fade

show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Behold! My humble abode!"

"The room was in quite the state of disarray, with cushions and blankets strewn all over the place as well as at least one pool of something unmentionable on the floor."

je "I expect it to be spotless and in perfect order when I return."

show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "... Very well, when will you return?"

je " In an hour? Perhaps two. Better get to work, chop chop."

"Alexia felt a sudden sharp pain. The demoness had casually given her a slap on the ass, with enough force to leave Alexia on the tips of her toes. "

show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve

al "Hey!"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Ta ta, love"

hide jezera with moveoutright

"She walked out of the room, leaving the red haired woman to her work."

scene black with fade

scene bg18 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"A little over an hour and a half later, Alexia had taken all of the sheets and soiled cushions down to the laundry and brought up replacements. She'd made up the bed and was working on cleaning up the unmentionable mess when Jezera returned."

show jezera displeased at midright with moveinright

je "What is this? No, no, no!"

show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve

"Taken aback by the harshness of her mistress's words, Alexia shied back from her and managed to soil her uniform in the mess she was cleaning."

al "What's wrong? What did I do?"

je "Do? What did you do?!"
je "YOU PUT GREEN BLANKETS ON MY BED!"

al "Wha-what's wrong with green?"

je "Does it look like green is my colour? Think! Youre smarter than that!"
je "A woman must grasp aesthetics if she wants to do anything in this world."



al "I'm sorry, this really is out of my league. Court fashion and art just isn't something a common housewife like me should-"

je "Shh. No more talking."

"Jezera walked slowly, almost tenderly, up to Alexia and looked her in the eyes. Then, in a superhuman flash of movement, Jezera had a hand in her hair and was twisting it. Alexia cried out from a sudden rush of pain. Her form contorted."

je "You are going to fix this. You are going to go to supplies with this trash. You are going to return with proper blankets. You are going to keep trying until you learn. You will do it perfectly."
je "You will replace every cushion. You will replace every rug. You will replace every curtain. You will learn to serve a lady of class. You will be perfect."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Is that understood, darling?"

al "Y-yes."

"Alexia rushed out of the room and searched for a wall to lean against. She needed to catch her breath."


$ set_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence') + 2)
$ set_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_counter', get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_counter') + 1)
$ set_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_timer', dice(3) + get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_counter'))
return






label wandering_hands:


scene alexia_maid_1 with fade

"For the most part, Alexia found working in the castle to be enjoyable. Her skills translated well and most of the staff was at least cordial most of the time."
"There were always bad apples, but the housewife felt like she was making friends and finding her place."

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia maid happy at midleft with dissolve

"The main unfortunate part of her work was her boss."

show jezera happy at center with moveinright
hide jezera with moveoutleft

show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve

al "Hey!"

scene bg6 with fade
show jezera happy at center with dissolve

show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "My Lady...I really would appreciate it if you didnt touch me...down there"

"Alexia tried to extricate herself from the feminine hand that had managed to get a firm grasp of her rear end. But, not only could she not wrench herself free, the struggle just left her more overstimulated."

je "Oh darling, I'm just showing how much I appreciate you. Whats a little physical expression of closeness between friends?"

"The sudden jolt of a new squeeze was enough to remove any of Alexias compunctions about more forceful resistance. She grabbed Jezeras hand and managed to yank it away with some effort."

show alexia maid shock at edgeleft with moveoutleft

al "Ah! Hands off! Don't grope me!"

"Jezera pulled back with a satisfied giggle. What did she enjoy more? The groping itself or Alexias more forceful reaction?"

je "It seems you passed todays special inspection. Keep up the good work, darling. Youre a joy to have around."

scene alexia_maid_1 with fade

"This hadnt been the first time Jezera had gotten a grip on her, and it wouldnt be the last. Alexia was starting to accept that the odd inappropriate touch was just the cost of being allowed to participate on the castle staff."



$ set_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence') + 2)
$ set_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_counter', get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_counter') + 1)
$ set_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_timer', dice(3) + get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_counter'))
return






label jezera_wants_a_new_agent:






scene bg14 with fade

show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with moveinright

"Alexia had scarcely finished putting on her uniform for her shift before a shadow descended on her."

je "Alexia dear? Its amusing that I stumbled on you. I was just thinking about which girl might be perfect for a very special job."

al "A special job?"

if alexiaJezObedient:
    "Alexia lowered her head in deference. Inwardly, she was brimming with curiosity."
    al "What would you have me do, Mistress?"
else:

    "Alexia shifted in place. With all the groping and violations to her comfort zone shed already received, dread sat in immediately. Whatever this could be, it wasnt going to be good."
    "Still, she had enough sense to avoid openly antagonizing the lady of the castle. So she held her tongue for the moment."


je "There's a man of some magical power who is currently my guest at Bloodmeen. He has a history with demons and is rather cautious around me. Thus far he's been, difficult, to get information out of."
je "I would like you to spend some time with him, intimate time. Enough so that he lets his guard down and tells you things."

if alexiaJezObedient == False:
    show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve
    al "..."
    "Her mouth hung. The words seemed impossible to process."
    al "Youre telling me you want me to...to...prostitute myself out so you can get some information?"

    je "Oh darling, you make it sound like Im asking you to jump off a bridge. No no, just spend a little quality time with him. Be there to listen to him. Stroke his leg a bit."
    je "Maybe stroke a little bit more if youre feeling adventurous."
    "She gave a wicked grin."
    al "But...but, Im married..."
    je "Alexia, darling. You were the one who said that you wished to be useful to us. Did you not? Thats why youre standing here in that scrumptious outfit of yours?"
    al "Yeah, but I didnt mean"
    "A finger went to her lips, silencing her objections."
    je "This is what it would take to be useful to us. Any of the other girls on the castle staff would do it without question. Thats what it means to serve as my maid."

    show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia took a step back, clutching her hands into fists. An unconscious reaction. To swing at the demoness might have meant death."
    al "I said Id help Rowan. Thats what I want. To help him."
    je "To help him, you need to help me."
    "Her hand brushed down the side of Alexias body with the practiced smoothness of a woman who knew what other bodies felt like. Alexia couldnt help shuddering slightly."
    al "Wh-why me? You said the other girls"
    je "The other girls are not you."
    show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
    "Jezera took a step forward. Alexia ceded space, in moments she was pressed with her back to the wall. Jezeras piercing hypnotic eyes trained with intensity on her."
    je "On your first day as {i}my{/i} maid, I told you that you had more options available to you than just busy work."
    je "You have considerable talents, my dear. I could send another maid to attempt it. But none could accomplish what you could."
    show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia blinked and shied from Jezeras glance. Surely that wasnt true? She was just a housewife"
    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    je "It has to be you. I consider it something of a"
    je "...well, lets call it an investment."
    "Alexia ducked to the side, so that Jezera no longer had her pinned. The demoness backed up slightly and giggled softly at the way the redhead tried to catch her breath."
else:

    show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve
    al "By intimate, you mean...?"
    je "Fool around with him? Give the boy a good time?"
    je "Yes. I do."
    show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia gasped to herself, cheeks growing flush."
    al " Mistress! You cant mean to-"

    "Jezera moved closer, pushing Alexia back against the wall. The redhead couldnt stop herself from arching her back. No matter the situation, Jezeras body felt good"
    if mikaelDance:
        je "Protesting now? I seem to recall you a bit more..pliable...when my friend Mikhael came to visit. Surely if that was okay, then this is no problem."
        je "Just as reasonable a request."
        "Alexia flushed slightly at the memory..."
    else:
        "I can mean whatever I want to mean, little one. Youre not such an innocent flower anymore, now are you?"
    je "I need a good little maid to flirt with him and make him want to run his mouth. And what girl on my staff do I trust more than you?"
    je "Besides"
    "A finger trailed Alexias ear."
    je "This is for your benefit."
    "Alexias eyelashes fluttered."
    al "My"
    je "Mhm. You need to learn how to make a man feel good. For Rowans sake, of course."
    al "For Rowans sake"
    je "And you need to learn how to use that body and mind of yours properly. I didnt take you on for training because I thought youd just make a good maid."
    je "You have incredible potential, little dove. The power to twist your way into the hearts of men. To traffic in important secrets. To put that mind of yours to work. Where it belongs."

    "Alexia brushed herself from Jezeras grasp. Her heart was beating so fast now. Part of her was screaming at herself for even considering it. But, Mistress was speaking so persuasively..."

show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Wh-what information...exactly...are you trying to extract from him?"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "That sounded like a yes, darling."
je "Well, that's your test. The more you find out, the more impressed I'll be. So, are you ready to meet with Mr. Garforth?"

menu:
    "Accept Jezera's task.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if alexiaJezObedient == False:

            "Alexias lip trembled. Then she closed her eyes."
            al "Would I have to go all the way with him? If I could get the information without...doing anything. Would that be acceptable?"
            show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
            "Jezera rolled her eyes."
            je "One supposes."
            al "..."
            al "Alright. I will try."
        else:
            show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve
            "She breathed in, searching for air. Even here, even now, she trusted Jezera. There was no question how shed answer."
            al "If thats what you wish of me"

            "Her head started to lower, but Jezera bid it back up and planted a kiss on her lips."
            "Jezeras hand locked with hers, and she felt something soft being pushed into her grasp."
            je "Take it with you, dove. A sign of my affection. So you know that your Mistress is with you the entire time."
            "Alexia looked down at her hand and found she was holding a familiar black choker..."
        jump garforthMeet
    "Reject Jezera's task.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        al "Please, Jezera. Dont make me do this."
        al "...Please."
        "She looked Jezera closely in the eyes. She wanted to make it impossible to miss her discomfort with such an assignment. She was a married woman. A married woman."
        if alexiaJezObedient == False:
            show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
            je "Clearly, you have a long way to go if you wish to really be of use. But potential cannot be forced, it can merely be cultivated."
        else:
            "She had a line she would not cross. No matter how strong the desire to please was"
            show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
            "Jezera sighed and took a step back."
            je "..."
            show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
            je "Of course, my dear. Youve already proven yourself more than willing to be obedient. You neednt push yourself in every circumstance."
            je "A shame. This would have been a perfect chance for you to...develop...but there will be other opportunities. Ill make sure of that, sweetling."
            "Jezera reached forward and gently caressed a strand of Alexias hair."
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "I will have another maid take up the task. Resume your usual duties, girl."
        "Then, the demoness strut back the way she came. For a lingering moment, Alexia watched the sway of her rear on the way out."
        show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexias breath caught in her throat."
        if alexiaJezObedient == False:
            "Had that monster really asked her to do such a thing?"
        else:
            "Had she really said no to her Mistress that way?"
        return

label garforthMeet:

scene bg14 with fade


"It was late in the evening by the time she found herself standing in front of Mr. Garforths door."
"Alexia fidgeted in place, nervous about what was going to happen. (She squeezed down on the thin strip of cloth in her hand.)"

play sound "music/SFX/door knock.ogg"
pause 1


scene cg406 with fade
show alexia maid neutral behind cg406
pause 3

gar "Yes? A redhead? She knew about my weakness for redheads, huh? Come in, come in. I'm curious what you're going to try on me."

"Alexia cautiously entered the room. Not quite the reaction she had expected... "
"Mr. Garforth was a rather small thin man. A quick glance was more than enough to know he was no common visitor, though. Tomes of power, similar to the library, were scattered in a mess across the room. The result of sleepless nights of study, no doubt. "

al "Uh, Mr. Garforth, right?"

$ garforth_name = "Mr. Garforth"

gar "Yes. The nervous maid routine? Hmm, seems lazy. Honestly, I thought that Jezera herself would come by to try and loosen my lips, but you don't exude that level of power. I wonder, what class of demon are you, girl?"






"Alexia felt an indignant reply start to rise up. But it died on her lips when a bright flash of light blinded her for a moment. Her vision cleared, and there was a look of absolute terror on Mr. Garforth's face."

al "What was that for?!"

gar "Y-y-you're not a demon!"

al "If youd have let me, I would have simply told you that."

gar "Oh, uh, I'm s-s-so sorry! I, uh, I'm not..."

"His voice trailed off too quiet for Alexia to hear him. The two simply looked at one another for a long awkward moment before the woman cleared her throat and spoke up again."

al "I didn't catch the end of that."

gar "I'm not good around girls. When you were a demon, it was"
gar "Well, rather easier, I suppose..."

al "Please relax, Mr. Garforth. I'm not going to do anything to you. I just want to talk. "

gar "Of course, right."

al "Why were you much more confident when you thought I was a demon?"

gar "Well, I studied a lot about demons when I was an apprentice. Especially safeguards against their influence and power."
gar "This was going to be how I tested myself. I was going to find the demons of this place and show they could do nothing to me."

al "That sounds very brave. But what made you think that there'd be demons here?"

gar "Well, I noticed a strange nexus in the world's flux field about a year and a half ago. I'd been tracking it since, and eventually figured out it originated here."

al "That sounds impressive! All this magic talk is beyond a simple maid like me. Have other sorcerers done the same thing?"

gar "It's not something a normal sorcerer would notice. Most don't gaze around the outer dark looking for the specific kinds of demons I do."

al "Specific kinds of demons?"

gar "Yeah, they... uh... "
gar "Well, I, er, dont suppose the rest is something I should be talking about. You said yourself you wouldnt understand."

"Despite her attempts to convince him otherwise, it seemed that Garforth was quite done saying anything to Alexia."

scene black with fade

show alexia maid neutral at center with dissolve

"Alexia slammed her eyes shut."

if alexiaJezObedient:
    "She had hit a brick wall and she knew it. What was her Mistress going to say when Alexia returned, with barely anything to show for it?"
    "Her Mistress"
    "She opened her palms and saw the thin strip of fabric. Without thinking, she slid it around her neck. There was no more need to worry. She knew what to do."
else:
    "Her hands shook. She couldnt do it. She couldnt extract information from him by just talking, no matter what. Jezera was going to be so mad at her"
    "Alexia blinked twice. Jezera hadnt sent her into this room to {i}talk{/i} information, had she?"
    "On the outside, she tried to seem engaged in Garforth and the conversation. But inside a tempest was raging."
    "What was she doing here? How had she let herself be talked into this?"
    if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
        "She was married. Shed made vows. She was a good and proper wife, and they didnt go around fucking other men behind their back. No matter who it would please."
        "But, then good and proper wives wouldnt be in this situation in the first place. If she were the woman she thought she was, she would have told Jezera to shove it the moment the demoness had even suggested coming here to flirt with him."
        al "Im so stupid"
        gar "Hrmm?"
        al "Oh! Nothing. Nothing. I just got confused about something."
        "Confused about a lot of things"
        "There was only one thing she could do. Only one way to resolve this. She had to let instinct take over. In a room with him and pressed for time, she couldnt think it through."
        "She would"
    else:
        "Alexia shook her head. It wasnt as if getting naughty with some stranger was quite the ask it might have once been. But, was this who she was now? Someone who Jezera could just talk into sleeping with some stranger?"
    menu:
        "Seduce Garforth":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            pass
        "She couldnt do it":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            scene bg14 with fade

            show alexia maid neutral at center with dissolve
            "Without a further thought, Alexia made for the door. She shook her head slightly as she walked. This was too much for her. How could Jezera ask this of her?"
            gar "Erm, where are you going?"
            "Alexia kept walking without listening. Her mind was made up. Jezera would be mad, of course, but compared to the prospect of being a whore on her command, this was preferable."
            "She swore at herself under her breath. How had she almost been lured into this? And, as she walked, her thoughts turned to Jezera and how shed been treating her until now."
            "Jezera liked to pretend she was a friend helping her out. But she wasnt. Alexia would have to remember that"
            $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', -3)
            return


scene cg98 with fade
pause 3

"Abruptly, Alexia pulled Garforth into a sudden meeting of their lips. His eyes shot open from surprise, but he didnt try to shove her away."
"Whats more, as Alexia kissed him, his posture relaxed slowly. All of the tension melted into her arms. Very unlike how Rowan normally was"
"The distance between them closed. Her bosom brushed against his chest, close enough that she was sure he could feel it. His hands wriggled to the side, but didnt even dare to actually touch her body."
"It was funny, she actually would have let him."


scene cg97 with fade
pause 3
show alexia maid aroused behind cg97

"Finally, Alexia broke it off. The man was left standing in place, dazed and bewildered."

al "You dont have to be nervous. Really. The truth is, Im here against Jezeras orders. She told us that no one was to meet with the sorcerer. But, I was curious."
al "Can you forgive me, Sir?"

gar "...Huh? Really?"

al "You can trust me."

scene cg96 with fade
show alexia maid aroused behind cg96
pause 3

"Alexia led him by the hand to a large leather seat at the front of the bed. Garforth, still blinking rapidly, proved willing to let her lead."

al "Why don't we start over? I havent even asked for your first name yet, have I?"

gar "Its...its Berrington."

al "What a nice name, I think I'll call you Berry. You don't mind, do you?"

gar "N-no."

if alexiaJezObedient == False and all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 60:
    "Alexia breathed inwardly."

"She placed her hand on his leg and slowly trailed it up. Garforths breathing hiked, but he was too stiff to escape her. Soon, her fingers were between his legs tracing the outline of a hardening bulge through the fabric. His eyes bulged."

al "Berry, do you think you could tell me more about yourself? Im risking a lot coming down here "

"The man proved as pliable a source of information as he was a pliable toy for Alexia to fondle. He spoke about his magical interests, his path to the castle and more."
"Whenever the string of new information would stop, Alexias hand would mysteriously pull backwards. Only to return whenever he complied with her latest question."
"Still, Alexias brow was starting to furl. There were parts of the story she wasnt getting."

al "Oh, but Berry. What about your teacher? Was learning it all exciting? What were they like? "

gar "Oh...oh, youre really good at. No one has ever"

al "Hrmm? What was that? You were talking about your teacher?"

"She punctuated her last sentence with a much harder stroke, then slowed her fondling to a near stop."

gar "I... I... I really shouldn't say anymore."

"Alexia suppressed her frown. Somewhere along the line, shed started to do this more of her own volition than to fulfill a mission. When he told her some new secret, it made her want to push him further. To see how far she could go."
"But now she was staring at that brick wall again."
"Toying with his cock through his trousers had only gotten her so far. If she wanted the last important parts, shed need to take it further."

menu:
    "This is good enough." if alexiaJezObedient == False:
        "Alexia closed her eyes and got control of her breathing. Part of her was still urging her on. She wanted to know the rest. She wanted to melt this boy as though he were a candle."
        "But the rest of her knew something more important was true. Rowan would be waiting for her tonight."
        al "Hehe. I suppose everyone is allowed their secrets. Im just so excited about meeting you!"
        gar "Oh. Yes yes. Of course."
        "Alexia tried to move the topic to other matters, but she found herself frustrated on all points. It was not long before she was wishing the timid man goodbye."
        "By the time she was approaching the door, he was left panting and half out of breath. This time she couldnt suppress her own smirk. Surely once she left, hed finish the job she started."
        jump garEnding
    "Take him all the way. ":

        $ set_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence') + 3)
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 5)
        pass


scene black with fade
show alexia maid happy behind black

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "Alexia bit her lip."

if alexiaJezObedient:
    "Alexia brushed her fingers over the choker...her collar. She wasnt alone."

"Without a word of warning, she pushed the sorcerer backwards. He continued to yield to her until he was half reclining and she was straddling his lap."
"Her hips softly ground into him. If he could process what was going on, he might notice how damp the point of contact was. He had not been the only one growing excited."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    al "(Goddess...Im really going to do it)"
else:

    al " (Im such a slut)"

gar "What was?"

al "Shhh. Just relax."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "She brushed her lips against his ear awkwardly. A timid attempt to replicate the kind of seductions shed seen Jezera perform flawlessly."
else:

    "She brushed her lips against his ear as seductively as she could."

al "Ive always wanted to fuck a sorcerer..."


scene cg92 with fade
show alexia maid aroused behind cg92
pause 3

"Every part of him yielded to her. When she drew it out, his cock sprang to attention. When she set him into position, he followed suit. And when she kissed him, he fell into her lips."

gar "Wait, Ive never"

al "No words. Shh..."

"He sputtered weakly, but couldnt look away. She raised her skirt, unhooked her panties, and made a show of pulling them away."
"Then, she grabbed his cock in her hand, bulging and hard, and settled it beneath her. She suppressed a giggle. It was smaller than she expected. Even still, she dutifully aligned it between her legs...and then lowered herself down."

gar "Oh...my word...my word."

"Alexia groaned and tested with a quick buck of her hips. Small perhaps, but not too small for her to enjoy. She reached down, cradling Garforths head in her hands so she could look him in the eyes."
"Beneath her, the man was a mess of squeaks and groans. His mouth seemed to twist into a new shape with every roll of her hips. She sped up the pace of her movements, just to eke out more intense reactions from him. He never disappointed."
"That aspect was almost...almost more pleasurable than being filled. Rowan was always so composed, even when she was nominally on top. But Garforth yielded to every sensation. She was desirable to him. She was riding him."
"For a brief flash of a moment, she was young again."

gar "I...I never knew it felt like...oh...oh"

"Alexia leaned back and made a point of rolling her hips. Every technique and every skill shed learned in a decade of marriage went into it. Garforth half laid still, more a saddle to ride than a partner in motions."
"But that was okay, Alexia would lead."
"In fact, with even a bit faster a pace of stimulation, Garforth seemed to be advancing to a release. Alexia could hear his breath quicken and see the contortions of his face growing more dramatic. She frowned."
"And slowed the movement of her hips quite a bit. It took a few seconds for Garforth to even notice. He bucked slightly under her, but her control over their pace was not even budged."

gar "Wha-"

al "Shhhhh. I dont want it to end."

gar "Oh.oh."

"The following minutes of slow deliberate grinding were a form of torture. Every time his breath caught, shed slow slightly more."
"The rise and fall of her chest only continued to grow heavier. His faces were too much. The desperation, the lack of control over sensation. She rode each expression as much as she rode his cock."

gar "Pleasee...oh...I cant take it...please!"

"Alexia blinked twice and gasped. What had she been doing? Shed really gotten into it..."

al "Y-yes, of course. Together."

"At once her hips sped up into a heavy rhythm. The air rang with the slapping of flesh against flesh. It was the kind of attack that a man such as Garforth would never be able to withstand."

gar "Oh! Oh, Im...Im going to-"

al "Me too! Im going to-"

"She was lying."

scene cg92 with sshake
scene cg92 with sshake
scene cg93 with flash
show alexia maid aroused behind cg93
pause 3

"When it was over, and when he returned to consciousness, he did so to Alexias face smiling right beside him."

al "So, you were going to tell me about your teacher, Berry?"

$ alexiaUnfaithful = True
$ garInfo = "4"

label garEnding:

scene bg14 with fade
show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
show alexia maid neutral at midright with moveinright

"Alexia took a deep breath and then gave the door two quick knocks. In between, she straightened her hair and outfit. The door opened, revealing the inquisitive face of the demoness."

if garInfo < 4:
    je "Youre flushed, darling. Did I put you through too much?"

    al "...still?"
    je "Oh, hush. Im sure youd fool someone less initiated if they saw you. Your husband perhaps."
else:

    je "Welcome back, darling. Its good you came straight here. I wonder what your husband would think of that little {i}mess{/i} that our dear visitor left on your dress."
    show alexia maid aroused at midright with dissolve
    "Alexia looked down at her dress. At once she went white. There was no mistaking what had been spilled over her uniform."

je "What did you think of Mr. Garforth?"

show alexia maid neutral at midright with dissolve

al "I don't know. He seemed ... weak?"

je "A perfect first target, no? A woman should learn to adore men of that sort. They offer more and more to please you and dont say a word in protest when you take more still."
je "To such a man, any woman can be a queen. From a powerful demoness...down to a castle maid."

show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve

je "Now, let's hear what you discovered from our guest."

scene black with fade
pause 1
scene bg14 with fade
show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
show alexia maid neutral at midright with dissolve

if garInfo < 4:
    show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve
    je "So you weren't willing to take that last step? Tsk tsk. And from the sound of it, you were doing so well, too. Tsk."
    show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
    je "Still, for the moment, I'm suitably impressed by your efforts."
else:

    je "Fascinating. Very fascinating. I suspected, in truth, that was who he was learning this from. But I needed proof. Youve done very well tonight, my maid."
    show alexia maid happy at midright with dissolve
    "Alexia blushed softly."
    al "I wanted to test myself. I wanted to see if I could do it. To see how much I could milk from him."
    je "From the looks of it, quite a bit. But to me there was no test involved. I had every confidence from the moment I sent you that youd return with all I wanted and more."
    je "Youre a good girl, Alexia."

if alexiaJezObedient == False:
    je "As a reward, I believe that I'll be able to restrain myself while you're working as a member of my staff."
    if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:

        "Alexia blinked twice."
        al "Is that what is considered a reward here?"

        je "If youre displeased, I can continue toying with you when the mood arises?"
        "Alexia shook her head fast."
        al "No, no! Thank you for the reward, Mistress."
        "Alexia lowered her head and ducked to the side. Even as she retreated down the hall, she could still hear the faint sound of Jezeras laughter."
    else:
        show alexia maid aroused at midright with dissolve
        "Alexia glanced sideways."
        al "Are you implying that your attention is a punishment? I thought you were trying to make me enjoy it."

        je "When did you get so clever, girl?"
        al "Ive been in Bloodmeen too long."
        "Jezera rolled her eyes and shooed her off. Alexia left with a smile on her lips. All witty retorts aside, shed done a good job. And the feeling of Garforth melting in her hands."
        "She flexed her fingers and then closed them into a balled fist."
else:

    je "I am sure I can come up with some kind of suitable reward for you...the next time I call you for an evening visit."
    show alexia maid aroused at midright with dissolve
    "Alexia blushed a dark shade of red."
    al "I have no doubt of your abilities, Mistress."
    "Alexia turned to leave. Jezera was a woman with important duties to attend to after all. But, before the door closed, she came up with one last thing to say."
    al "By the way...the choker helped. A lot."

    "Jezera didnt answer her. But Alexia was sure she saw a smirk as the door closed behind her."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('a_new_friend', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'",), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('changing_staff', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'",), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('rough_firing', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'",), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('alexia_and_mary', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'", "meetMary == True",), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)


    event('generic_maid_event_1', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'",), group='alexia_maid', priority=pr_npc)








label a_new_friend:



scene alexia_maid_1 with fade

"While she was working among the domestic staff, Alexia was approached by one of the maids who engaged her in an animated discussion. Since she was hoping to make few friends among the staff, Alexia was happy to have someone to talk to."
"The two of them spent much of the day with one another, talking about the other castle staff and the lives they use to have back in the Six Realms."
"Alexia learned that the other maid's name was Mary and she was from the South-Eastern region of Rosaria, nearby the Tundra pass."
"Several years younger than her, Mary had never had a man as a lover and actually ended up working here after an unforgettable encounter with a woman who eventually turned out to be Jezera."
"For all the hardship she'd since had at her mistress's whims, Mary was ultimately happy to be in the castle since she felt like she could be herself."
"Exactly what that meant she proved to be evasive about, but Alexia was promised that she'd get the chance to learn soon enough."
"The two would chat amicably throughout the rest of the week, on the occasions when their work brought them together."

$ meetMary = True

$ all_actors['alexia'].job_state.stress -= 1
return






label changing_staff:



scene alexia_maid_1 with fade

"Jezera was a very demanding boss. That much was obvious from working just a day or two for her. What was less obvious what just how quickly she seemed to go through her staff."
"Try as she might to remember everyone, every few days Alexia always seemed to discover a castle servant she'd never seen before."
"They weren't as understaffed as the castle had been when she'd first been brought here, but Alexia doubted there was more than two dozen maids and butlers working in Bloodmeen at any one time."

if meetMary == True:

    "There were a handful that she saw all the time, including Mary, but the rest just blurred together."
else:


    "There were a handful that she saw all the time, but the rest just blurred together."

"This week Alexia was even given the job of orienting three new members of the staff. She handled the job well enough, though it wasn't something she particularly enjoyed."
"What was strange was the wide variety of backgrounds each of these new servants had. Three different Realms and three different statuses in society. The only unifying aspect was that they'd run into Jezera at some point before being recruited to work in Bloodmeen."
"Her mistress evidently spent a lot of time finding people to work for her in the castle. Apparently she also hand picked her staff based on looks and personality, not skill. Everyone of them was very attractive and been given a fond word before being given for training."
"There was a definitive gap of skill between the three newcomers as well. Perhaps that was the reason that so many of them didn't stick around for long as servants? If it was, Alexia at least would not need to worry about being dismissed over incompetence."


$ all_actors['alexia'].job_state.stress += 1
return






label rough_firing:



scene alexia_maid_1 with fade

"While working this week as a maid, Alexia was unfortunately partnered with a rather lazy butler. The man proved to be easy on the eyes but incredibly grating on the nerves. He wouldn't do any work and took every opportunity he could to flirt with and grope Alexia."
"Jezera soon took note of his poor performance and started avoiding the two of them. Thankfully for Alexia, her mistress wasn't interested in bothering her this week. It was her partner who was the focus of attention."
"Towards the middle of the week, he was finally confronted by Jezera over his laziness. Alexia suggested that he was also harassing her, which unfortunately turned out to be completely fine. As long as it didn't interfere with their work, Jezera was completely fine with some sexual harassment."
"For one more miserable day, she had to deal with the man's hands and catcalls. Thankfully, by the end of that her mistress had now had enough. The butler had been given one more chance to get himself in gear, he hadn't."
"The man was indignant at first, then reduced to muffled cries of panic when he'd been wrapped up in Jezera's bindings of blue energy."
"Although she was very glad to see that bastard be carried away, Alexia wasn't entirely sure she was comfortable watching him be taken by a demon like that."
"She never saw that man again."


$ all_actors['alexia'].job_state.stress += 1
return






label generic_maid_event_1:



scene alexia_maid_1 with fade

"This week Alexia would work as a member of the castle staff again, directly serving Jezera. Fortunately for her, the demon twin was largely preoccupied with other things or out of the castle for most of the week. So Alexia escaped her influence."

if NTR == True and (all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > 2 or all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 2) and alexiaAndrasObedient == False and alexiaJezObedient == False and all_actors["alexia"].relation > 40:
    "While some of the staff resented Alexia for her outdoing them, none of them dared to do anything to her."
    scene bg14 with fade

    show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "At least anything beyond spreading malicious gossip, most often targeted at her and her husband. And one was just being discussed around the corner, the two maids oblivious to Alexias presence."
    jump maidGossip
else:

    "While some of the staff resented Alexia for her outdoing them, none of them did much to her beyond minor inconveniences. Having a clear common enemy in their demonic mistress did a lot to help keep the staff civil to one another."
    "Domestics always has more work for it, it's a field of maintenance, not of creation or destruction. Alexia did her part in keeping the castle as it should be and in livable order."
    return






label generic_harassment_maid:



scene alexia_maid_1 with fade

"During her period of service towards the castle's upkeep this week, Alexia was unfortunate enough to have nearly the full attention of her mistress."
"The demoness spent much of the week either directly harassing Alexia, or orchestrating events specifically to bother her."
"Jezera groped, pestered, or otherwise made things as sexually uncomfortable as possible. For Alexia's part, she did a very admiral job of completing her work in-spite of the interruptions and awkward situations."
"In some ways, the harassment was a good motivator to be as quick and efficient as possible. In others, it was a serious obstacle."
"By the end of the week, most things had been balanced out, but Alexia felt very dirty."


$ set_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence') + 2)
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 2)
$ set_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_counter', get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_counter') + 1)
$ set_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_timer', dice(3) + get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_counter'))
return






label alexia_and_mary:

scene alexia_maid_1 with fade

"Once more, Alexia found herself working side by side with Mary, the maid from near the Tundra passes. Today they were running food up to the rooms of the different major figures of the castle."
"When she stopped at Andras room he wryly noted he was disappointed in how plain an outfit Jezera picked for her."
"Through it all, she chatted with Mary idly."

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
show mary neutral at midright with dissolve

mary "The first time my parents caught me with another girl they already knew what to do with me-"

al "Caught you with another girl?"

mary "Abigail from just down the way. She was the town mare. Everyone took their turn riding her, guys and girls alike."
mary "After I was caught though, they wanted none of that. So they sent me up to the convent on the hill overlooking the passes. It was a horrible thing for them to do. Send their only child away over such a minor thing. To such a cold and inhospitable place too."

al "Parents in Rosaria are conservative."

"Mary sighed and straightened out her uniform."

mary "Well, the joke is on them. May I ask you a philosophical question?"

al "Yes, of course."

mary "If you wanted to put all the repressed little gay girls in the region somewhere that would fix them into proper young ladies, where would you place them?"

al "Where?"

show mary happy at midright with dissolve

"Mary giggled."

mary "Not in a secluded building with all the other little gay girls."

show jezera displeased at edgeright with moveinright

"The door they were standing outside opened. Jezera grabbed the tray of food that both of her skimpily dressed maids brought her. But, then she noticed that mary was giggling to herself."

je "Having fun, huh? Are you behaving yourself girls?"

show mary neutral at midright with dissolve

"Alexia and Mary straightened up at once."

al "Yes, mistress."
mary "Yes, mistress."

"This time it was Jezeras turn to giggle."

je "If you say so."

hide jezera with dissolve

"She closed the door to her room, leaving Alexia to exhale a sigh of relief. Mary though only seemed heartened by the encounter."

al "One of these days shes going to catch you chit-chatting when youre on duty, you know?"

show mary happy at midright with dissolve

mary "One of these days? Its happened twice this month already. Ive got the welts on my backside to prove it."

"They both shared a laugh at that. Though Alexia couldnt help but notice that Mary sure didnt seem to be angry about the treatment shed received."
"Of course, Alexia noticed the way that Mary looked at her when they were on duty. The odd glance in her direction. The way shed always talk to Alexia first even when there were other maids around."
"Alexia knew what it all meant, but for the time being she was happy just to have a friend to share in the day to day struggles of keeping the castle clean while dressed as eye candy."
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('more_with_mary', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'",), depends=('alexia_and_mary',), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)


label more_with_mary:

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia had been working in the kitchens when it hit her. She didnt know what it was. She didnt know how to describe it. All she knew was that one moment she was doing her duties as a maid, entirely fine. The next moment she was on the ground crying."

show alexia maid sad at midleft with dissolve

"She didnt even understand what had happened. Why did she feel like this? If someone had just asked her, she would have only been able to say that she felt...she felt"
"...empty."
"She felt like there was something missing that should be there."
"So, she stumbled off, tears strolling down her face into the hallway. Mary looked to the side to see what the disturbance was. But, Alexia just kept on stumbling. She clutched the walls. She put a hand to her heart. But, nothing eased it."
"Eventually she found herself crouching alone in her room"

if alexiaSeparateRoom == True:
    scene bg7 with fade
else:

    scene bg9 with fade

show alexia maid sad at midleft with dissolve

"That was then when the door opened."

al "(Huh?)"

show mary concerned at midright with moveinright

mary "Hey..."

"Alexia turned around her. Her eyes were strained and red with tears. In the doorway stood Mary, with a concerned look on her face."

mary "You ran out, halfway through the job. If you were willing to risk punishment from Mistress J, I figured it must be pretty serious."

"She took a step closer and waited. Alexia didnt stop her. So she took another step. Alexia didnt know that she wanted to talk to Mary, she didnt know that she wanted to talk to anyone, but she didnt stop her friend."
"Mary took a spot next to Alexia and crouched down."

mary "Whats wrong?"

al "I...I dont know. I cant really describe it."

"Mary nodded."

mary "Do you want to talk about it?"

"Alexia considered the question. Did she want to talk about it?"

al "Not at the moment. I guess. Not really?"

mary "Alright. Ill just sit with you."

"So they sat. At least for two hours. Mary didnt say much, and neither did Alexia. It didnt cure the...the...whatever it was that left her feeling so damn empty. But, it was good to have someone else there, even for a little bit."

al "Do you ever feel that...feel that this place takes your soul away? Just a little bit?"

mary "I dont know if Id say that."

al "Ugh. I dont know. I dont know how to explain it. Its just...there is something that should be there and isnt. And I want it to be right, but I dont know how"

"Alexia went on. She continued to try to explain how she was feeling, but she simply could not find the words for her state. Mary, though, listened intently. She nodded along to what Alexia was saying, and didnt interrupt her or challenge her."
"By the time she was done, the feeling was gone too. It almost was like a passing phantom. It swooped in without warning, and just as quickly had vanished. Alexia even managed to smile."

show alexia maid happy at midleft with dissolve
show mary happy at midright with dissolve

al "Thank you. Really. Thank you. You dont know how much youve helped me, Mary."

mary "You dont have to thank me. I saw something was wrong, and I knew I had to help out. Who else do I have to laugh about Skordeds beard with?"

"Alexia giggled."

al "No really, I do. I probably would have been miserable for hours without you. I really owe you one."

"Suddenly a mischievous look settled on Marys face."

mary "Welllllll. If you insist"

if alexiaSeparateRoom == True:
    scene cg365 with fade
    pause 2
    scene cg366 with dissolve
    pause 3
    show alexia maid shock behind cg366
else:

    scene cg367 with fade
    pause 2
    scene cg368 with dissolve
    pause 3
    show alexia maid shock behind cg368


"Alexias eyes shot open. Mary had suddenly closed the distance between them and pressed their lips together."
"Alexia didnt even have time to fight or come up with a coherent response to what happened. It had all happened so suddenly she didnt know how to react."
"She had trouble even making sense of the sensation. Perhaps it was her confusion, but it felt odd. Marys lips were different from any man shed kissed. They were softer. There was also something unusual. She wouldnt realize until later that it had been Marys tongue piercing."

al "Mary...?"

"She withdrew slowly. Mary didnt seem to mind. She had a smirk clear on her face. She looked like a child whod eaten fruit from the tree they were supposed to stay away from."

if alexiaSeparateRoom == True:
    scene bg7 with fade
else:

    scene bg9 with fade

show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve
show mary happy at midright with dissolve


mary "That was my way of saying you're welcome."

"She rose to her feet."

mary "Im just happy I could help however I could. Dont worry about the chores. Ill cover for you."

hide mary with moveoutright

"She gave Alexia a little wave and walked out the door. Alexia remained in place, incapable of speech or even rational processing."

"Alexia put a hand to her lips. What was that? The conversation had been so simple and wholesome, but then that kiss had come out of nowhere. It was so strange."
"But, more than that, she had to process if she even liked it."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 60:
    "Kissing girls was something she distinctly was not used to."
else:
    pass

menu:
    "It was oddly enjoyable.":
        $ maryKissLiked = True
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia maid happy at midleft with dissolve
        "She tasted her lips. It was hard to describe how she felt about it. It wasnt disgust. Different from kissing a man, but not worse. It was softer. More on even footing."
        "Alexia giggled softly. Her earlier concerns had eased entirely."
        al "Maybe"
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
        return
    "It wasnt for her.":

        $ maryKissLiked = False
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia tasted her lips. It took a few seconds to process, but she didnt really like it. She wasnt mad. Mary had been too playful, and before she had been so helpful. She didnt even feel violated, even though if a man had done that, she certainly would have. It was too...innocent."
        "Alexia sighed. Her earlier concerns were mostly eased. Still, she was pretty sure that kissing girls just wasnt for her."
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('mary_event_4', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'",), depends=('more_with_mary',), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('hanging_with_the_maids', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'",), group='alexia_maid', priority=pr_npc)
    event('I_got_your_back', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'",), depends=('alexia_and_mary',), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('girl_of_ill_repute', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'",), depends=('more_with_mary',), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('alexia_panty_sniffing', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'", "all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30",), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)




$ maryNakedSeen = True

label mary_event_4:
scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia plodded down the hallway towards the servants quarter wiping the sleep from her eyes. Todays shift was set for quite early in the morning. She was replacing a maid too sick to work. The fact that there were sick days for the servants seemed quite odd."
"Would Jezera really allow that?"
"She was considering that fact all the way until she opened the door to the changing room."
"When she opened the door she discovered she was not alone."


scene cg399 with fade
pause 3

"Mary was standing near the clothing pile, rifling for a uniform. Her lithe form was entirely naked. Alexia blinked twice in confusion."
"It was not that she had not seen a naked woman before. Or that there was something unusual about seeing a naked female body in the changing room. It was the specific naked female body she was staring at."
"Her body had clearly been heavily modified. Gleaming golden ring piercings hung from each nipple. But, that was just the start of it. There were a string of piercings at her navel as well. But, more shocking still was what was between her legs."
"A single small gold ring was clearly attached to her clit. But, other rings seemed to line each side of Marys lower walls. It was like her pussy had been built to be laced up."
"But, there were also all that tattoos. The word Slave written right above her privates. The pair of purple handprints etched around her breasts. And the image of two women engaging in...relations...tattooed in intimate detail on her side."
"Alexia just stood in place, shocked. Who would let their body be marked with such filthy...degrading...things. It made her look like such a slut"
"Alexia brushed a hand over her own right side."

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve


"Mary didnt appear to have noticed Alexias presence. She was too busy focusing on one of the skimpy maid outfits she liked to wear. When shed found the one she wanted, she turned her back towards Alexia."
"Alexia still just stood in place as Mary bent over to work the dress up her hips. Of course, there was a pattern on the small of her back. Though, Alexia proved unable to focus on making it out, when her eyes were glued to Marys pert backside. Alexia shifted her posture."
"The entire thing was uncomfortable. It was like shed seen something private. Trying not to make a sound, she hurried out the door. She could change when Mary was done."

scene bg18 with fade
show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve
show mary neutral at midright with dissolve

mary "Youre looking at me funny. Is something wrong?"

"Alexia shook her head, perhaps a little too fast."

show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "No, Im not. Youve got such an imagination, Mary."

show mary happy at midright with dissolve

"Mary rolled her eyes and giggled. Then she went back to cleaning, though the persistent smirk on her face made Alexia think that Mary didnt believe her. Alexia ran a hand down her side."
"Had Jezera been the one to do that to her? Had Mary wanted her body marked up that way? If it had been against her will, it sure didnt seem like she was too unhappy about it."
"Were the other maids marked up like that too?"

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 31:
    "Alexia decided she didnt want to know. She didnt want to think about it. There was work to do anyway. Alexia went back to cleaning, and tried her best not to stare at Mary. She was able to stop herself. Mostly."
else:

    "Alexia squirmed slightly. As degrading as the thought was, perhaps there was something to the idea of being marked...the permanence of it"
    "If she kept working as a maid, did that mean that?"
    "Alexia decided it would be best not to think about it too much. She had work to do. Though, her productivity throughout the day was somewhat limited. Working with Mary was...distracting."

return






label hanging_with_the_maids:
scene bg14 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Today, Alexia was working from the kitchens, bringing meals over to some of the higher ups who could not be bothered going down to main hall and getting food for themselves. Naturally, Skorded, Jezera, Cliohna, and Andras were all on her delivery list."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5 and all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence']:
    show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Naturally, Andras took the opportunity to make her feed him. It was hard to explain to the kitchen staff why it took her so long."
    show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

elif all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence'] > 5:
    show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Jezera had, of course, chosen today to lounge about in strategic nudity. She took the opportunity of Alexias presence to have her do a few menial chores. By the time that Alexia returned to the kitchen, her cheeks were tomato red."
    show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
else:

    pass

"However, for the most part the day was mostly monotonous. One did not expect to change the world when assigned to housework, but this was especially mindless work. It was no surprise that the maids chose to entertain themselves with the latest castle gossip."

if NTR == True and (all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > 2 or all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 2) and alexiaAndrasObedient == False and alexiaJezObedient == False and all_actors["alexia"].relation > 40:
    scene bg14 with fade

    show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "But today, Alexia herself was not part of the conversation, and for a very obvious reason. She was just about to enter the resting room, when she heard a familiar name being mentioned."
    jump maidGossip
else:


    "She was pretty disconnected from the social circles of the servants quarter. Unlike them she stayed in the suites and could interact with anyone at any time. But, there was something sweet about their conversations about who was friends with who, and who was sleeping with who."
    "It almost reminded her of gossip with the girls back at Arthdale. That reminder made her sad for a second when she remembered them. Almost like Arthdale. But, not Arthdale."
    "Alexia came away from it with a greater sense of camaraderie with the serving staff. Bloodmeen was a living thing, and these people and their everyday lives and struggles were the blood flowing in its veins."
    return


label maidGossip:

if (shayaGossipSeen == False and shayaSex) or (claminGossipSeen == False and gobFamDinner) or (cliohnaGossipSeen == False and clioVisit):
    jump uniqueGossip
else:

    jump genericGossip



label uniqueGossip:

if (shayaGossipSeen == False and shayaSex) and (claminGossipSeen == False and gobFamDinner) and (cliohnaGossipSeen == False and clioVisit):
    $ res_roll = dice(3)
    if res_roll == 1:
        jump shayaGossip
    elif res_roll == 2:
        jump claminGossip
    else:
        jump cliohnaGossip

elif (shayaGossipSeen == False and shayaSex) and (claminGossipSeen == False and gobFamDinner) and cliohnaGossipSeen == True:
    $ res_roll = dice(2)
    if res_roll == 1:
        jump shayaGossip
    else:
        jump claminGossip

elif (shayaGossipSeen == False and shayaSex) and claminGossipSeen == True and (cliohnaGossipSeen == False and clioVisit):
    $ res_roll = dice(2)
    if res_roll == 1:
        jump shayaGossip
    else:
        jump cliohnaGossip

elif shayaGossipSeen == True and (claminGossipSeen == False and gobFamDinner) and (cliohnaGossipSeen == False and clioVisit):
    $ res_roll = dice(2)
    if res_roll == 1:
        jump claminGossip
    else:
        jump cliohnaGossip

elif shayaGossipSeen == True and claminGossipSeen == True and (cliohnaGossipSeen == False and clioVisit):
    jump cliohnaGossip

elif shayaGossipSeen == True and (claminGossipSeen == False and gobFamDinner) and cliohnaGossipSeen == True:
    jump claminGossip
else:

    jump shayaGossip



label shayaGossip:

$ shayaGossipSeen = True

maid "-Ooooh, Great Rowan, Steward of Castle Bloodmeen, master of logistics. Bull - friggin - shit. Never bothers to talk with us, but I bet hes on a first-name basis with ALL of the brothels whores."

omaid "Now, now, just because he visits it almost every week doesnt mean hes doing anything nefarious. It could be for business. Steward of Castle Bloodmeen, remember? "

maid "Steward of his own cock! I wonder if theres a whore he hasnt introduced it to yet! "

omaid "Rude. What if its the exclusive property of Mistress Shaya? Someone has to be the steward of the stewards cock!"

show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve

"The pair giggled, and Alexia felt her ears burn. Rowan wasnt the kind of man to visit brothels for entertainment, but "

menu:
    " Maybe he really was spending a little too much at the brothel?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "It was true the castle required his constant supervision, but she didnt hear about him visiting any other location nearly half as often as the brothel."
        scene black with fade
        show shaya happy at center with dissolve
        "And the brothel mistress herself "
        scene bg14 with fade

        show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia swallowed, and banished the dark thoughts from her head. Surely this was just malicious chatter of a pair of bored maids."
        scene black with fade
        "Yeah Surely."
        $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
        return
    " He could be a little more considerate of her reputation.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Was there really a need for him to visit the brothel so often? Surely it didnt require his {i}direct{/i} oversight?"
        al "(You could at least think how this impacts me, Rowan.)"
        "Suppressing a sigh, she shook her head to banish the dark thoughts from her mind, and went on her way, trying to pay the maids chatter no more heed."
        $ change_relation('alexia', -2)
        return
    "But nothing. This was just malicious chatter. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "She shook her head, banishing the dark thoughts, then walked away from the gossiping maids. She should pay no heed to such talk."
        return



label claminGossip:

maid "Im telling you, of course Blackwell is fucking that goblin slut! Ive seen him stay in her carriage for hours at a time. And youve seen how she swoons over him."

omaid "Im not taking that bet. Id be surprised if hes fucking {i}just{/i} Cla-Min. Probably screwed the whole clan already. I dont get what men see in goblins."

maid "Portable cum buckets? "

"The maids snickered, while Alexia pressed herself against the wall, holding her breath."

"She knew Cla-Min had her eyes on Rowan, but"

menu:
    " Cla-min was attractive... ":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Charming smile, silver tongue, big tits, and jumping at Rowans every order? Her husband was supposed to be better than that, but was he really?"
        "She shook her head, banishing the unpleasant thoughts. She shouldnt let her mind take her to dark places. It was probably just baseless gossip."
        scene black with fade
        " Probably. "
        $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
        return
    " Its just baseless gossip. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        "She shook her head, and chose to ignore the maids chatter. Why did people always assume everyone else was fucking everyone else?"
        al "(Idiotic.)"
        return



label cliohnaGossip:

maid "I think Rowan might actually die if he visits Cliohna one more time. What are the two even {i}doing{/i}? He looks like a shadow of himself afterwards."

omaid "Oh, I dont know, whatever a man might be doing with a skimpily clad blonde all evening that leaves him physically exhausted and - dare I use the word? - {i}Drained{/i}?"

"The maid snickered, and the other one murmured something unpleasant under her breath. Alexia didnt move an inch, mulling over their words. "

menu:
    "What was he doing with the sorceress?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if cliohnaResistance > cliohnaSubmission:
            "She did notice he tended to be Moody, whenever she saw him head to the library. Agitated, even."
        else:
            "She did notice he tended to be Distracted, whenever she saw him head to the library. Lost in thoughts, almost."
        "She didnt know what it meant, and-"

        show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "(... Of course I dont know. Its not like he ever tells me anything.)"
        "She hoped it was nothing nefarious. Swallowing heavily, she moved on before her thoughts ventured somewhere she didnt want them to."
        $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
        return
    "Cliohna could be exhausting. Think nothing of this. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "So Rowan looked like shit afterwards. So what? Cliohna wasnt nearly as bad as the twins, but she could be a handful in her own way. "
        al "(Hope you arent letting her walk over you, husband.)"
        scene black with fade
        "No longer wishing to eavesdrop on such pointless chatter, she turned on her heel and went on her way. "
        return



label genericGossip:

if avatar.corruption > 30 and all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    jump genericGossip1

elif avatar.corruption < 31 and all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    jump genericGossip2

elif avatar.corruption < 31 and all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
    jump genericGossip3
else:

    jump genericGossip4




label genericGossip1:

maid "Rowan isnt holding back. Heard he burned a village last week, then had every woman alive lined up, and fucked them till they collapsed."

omaid "And he was such a goody-two-shoes when he first came here. This castle brings out the {i}best{/i} in people! "

maid " You have one messed up taste in men, you know that? "

"The second maid giggled, while Alexia held her breath."

menu:
    " She didnt recognize her husband anymore. At all.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "This didnt sound like Rowan, and there was a time when she would dismiss such stories without a moment of hesitation."
        "Not anymore. Now she was forced to wonder if they were just malicious exaggerations, or if her husband had finally done something there was no coming back from."
        scene black with fade
        "She dreaded the day she would no longer even have the luxury of wondering."
        $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
        return
    "That had to be just a rumour Right? ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "This didnt sound like Rowan, and there was a time when she would dismiss such stories without a moment of hesitation. Nowadays"
        "She shook her head. No, this had to be just a rumour. Or a lie. Or maybe Simply exaggeration."
        scene black with fade
        "It had to be."
        $ change_relation('alexia', -2)
        return

    "Lies. All of it." if avatar.corruption < 60:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "She shook her head, and went on her way. Her husband had to make difficult decisions, she recognized that. But he wouldnt indulge in such pointless cruelty. "
        al "(These women have too much time on their hands.) "
        return



label genericGossip2:

maid " My husband had it easy, but that Rowan guy is taking it to a whole new level. Running around taking over the world, then coming home on the weekends to fuck? All while his wife washes floors and dusts shelves!"

omaid "Been at it for a while too. And no wonder hes taking his sweet time. I wouldnt hurry if my pussy was on call too. "

"A giggle followed. A highly unpleasant one."

menu:
    "Rowan should really hurry up ":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia looked away, trying to ignore the heavy feeling in her heart. Rowan didnt exactly keep her up to date on how their escape was going, but she was sure he was working hard on it."
        al "(But it wouldnt hurt if you hurried up Just a little bit )"
        $ change_relation('alexia', -2)
        return
    "He must be doing something important.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "She frowned a little, and turned on her heel, walking away from the pair. She knew Rowan - she was sure he wasnt just wasting his time."
        al "(These women have too much time on their hands.)"
        return



label genericGossip3:

maid "Can you believe this Sir Blackwell? Andras, orcs, even some of the mages, all treat him like shit, hes just turning the other cheek? And this is the guy who killed Karnas? "


show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

omaid "I know, right? Cant believe Alexia married such a wet sock! "

menu:
    "Rowan could really grow some backbone!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia felt her cheeks burn from embarrassment. Was it really so {i}difficult{/i} for her husband to stand up for himself, if only to avoid making her listen to this?!"
        al "(Solansia hold me, if hes not going to do something soon! )"
        "Fuming, she went on her way, her mood ruined. In the past, she found this level-headed attitude of his admirable. "
        scene black with fade
        "Now it was slowly starting to get on her nerves. "
        $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
        return
    "Ignore them. Vapid sluts.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia tried not to groan and roll her eyes, and failed miserably. Ignorant, stupid sluts Just because someone wasnt waving his dick around at every opportunity didnt mean they were weak-willed."
        al "(The people I have to work with )"
        al "(Is this how Rowan feels every day?)"
        return



label genericGossip4:

maid "  Personally I think its a little insulting. Rowan fucks around all the time, but his wife he sends here, to wipe the floors and dust the cupboards. What are we, some sort of discount covenant?"

omaid "Bet you he fears shell jump on a random cock the moment he leaves her anywhere else. Men! "


show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia furrowed her eyebrows. This sounded a little far fetched, but "

menu:
    "Did Rowan really not trust her? ":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "It was true, they were a little more adventurous lately, but that was no reason to suspect her of being disloyal! "
        if alexiaAndrasSex > 0:
            "Regardless of what she was doing with Andras! "
        al "(Men and their fragile egos, ugh!)"
        "She turned on her heel and left, fuming. Unbelievable."
        $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
        return

    "He was keeping her away from Greyhide!" if alexia_greyhide_sex or greyhideRelationship == 'poly':
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "But what other explanation could there be, after what happened between her and Greyhide? Rowan seemed to be okay with the two of them enjoying each other, and she already proved she could handle herself in the forge "
        "Could Rowan be jealous of her and the minotaur? "
        al "(Men and their fragile egos, ugh!)"
        "She turned on her heel and left, fuming angrily. She couldnt be sure, but if even the maids saw it, she couldnt just pretend there wasnt something to it."
        $ change_relation('alexia', -8)
        return
    "An idiotic motion, from start to finish.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        " Was in fact even more ridiculous the more she thought about it."
        al "(Everything has a hidden motive, every word, move and eyebrow wiggle is part of the game.)"
        al "(Some of these women never had a serious partner, and it shows.)"
        "She shook her head, pitying the two maids, and went on her way, wasting no more of her time."
        return







label I_got_your_back:
scene bg14 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
show mary neutral at midright with dissolve

"Alexia moved her duster back and forth over the antique vase. It certainly needed it. This segment of the castle hadnt been occupied since the last war, and it was very much not fit for human habitation."

al "Oh no!"

"While not paying attention, shed accidentally used a bit too much force. The vase fell over off its pedestal and crashed on the ground."
"Alexia jumped to her hands and knees, trying to grab up all the pieces. Fuck. What was she going to do if anyone found out? Just how valuable was this thing?"

mary "As much fun as you are in that position, you should move out of the way for a second."

"Alexia turned to the side to find Mary, standing there with a broom. With her help, the mess was entirely swept up in seconds."

show mary happy at midright with dissolve

mary "Dont worry about it. If anyone asks, Ill just say that it was badly situated on the pedestal. Since no one can flog you, as the generals wife, everyone will probably just let it go."

"Mary gave Alexia a reassuring wink."
"It was good to have friends."

return







label girl_of_ill_repute:
scene bg14 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

maid "Did you hear about Mary and Agnes?"

"Alexias ears perked up. She was one table over from the two maids who were chatting, setting silverware."

omaid "Agnes this time?"

"The first maid chuckled softly."
"Why was she always the voyeur?"

maid "Yup. The little runt must have fucked her way through half of the serving staff by now."

omaid "So what happened?"

maid "Falisiona went to the storeroom, and found Agnes with a strap-on buried in Mary. They didnt even stop either."

omaid "I bet they were hoping Falisiona would join in. Wouldnt be Falis first go around."

"Was Mary really that sexually active with the other maids? She knew that Mary liked girls, and that she had a flirtatious manner to her. But, Alexia hadnt expected it to be such a routine occurrence"
"She briefly even considered going over to the neighboring table and asking for more details."

omaid "So wait, is that why the two of them werent in rotation today?"

maid "I can only imagine."
maid "If Ive heard of it, that means the Mistress has heard about it. And you know that she enjoys little miss cunt-munchers antics."
maid "She probably brought them in for a private viewing."

"The other maid rolled her eyes, but didnt show much surprise. This probably wasnt the first time Jezera had called up some of the maids this week."

omaid "So wait? Have you ever?"

maid "Slept with Mary?"

omaid "Yeah, that."

maid "No way. They told me I didnt have to fuck anyone when I took this job. Im cleaning houses, not here to whore around."

"The other maid giggled."

omaid "That must be why the taskmistress assigned you the bad cot."

"The topic turned further away from Mary, and with it so did Alexia. She was mostly thinking about her friend."
"Of course, it all made sense. It wasnt like Alexia didnt know that Mary was a bit of a bitch-in-heat. But, she didnt know that Mary had that kind of reputation. And there was also the bit about Jezera keeping up with her antics"

if maryKissLiked == False:

    "The thought brought a pit to Alexias stomach. Even if her friend might enjoy it, being the subject of Jazeras attentions couldnt be good for Mary. Perhaps Jazera might even be responsible for her current...reputation..."
    return
else:

    show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Did that mean though, that before...when Mary kissed her...that it was because"
    "Alexia shook her head quietly."
    "Still, the idea of what was no doubt happening to Mary at that exact moment lingered. Being forced to fuck another person as a show for another person..."
    "Having your body, your sexuality, everything private used as a way of entertaining someone else... "
    "Captured by her eyes"
    "Alexia shook her head again. She had work to do."
    $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
    return





label alexia_panty_sniffing:

scene alexia_maid_1:

"The weeks and weeks of work around the castle had taken its toll on Alexia. Endless minutiae mixed with degrading debauchery had left her prone to frequently getting lost in fantasies. The type of fantasy that one might call...improper."
"It was to her great consternation then, that she felt the rough, groping fingers of a hand caress her ass, just as she was bending over to retrieve her dropped feather duster in the castle hall."

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

al "{i}Eeep!{/i}"

je "Mmm, my but arent you a squirmy one today?"

if midCorHappened == False or midCorFlee == True and alexiaJezObedient == False:

    show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia jumped in place and shot Jezera an annoyed look. Such events were a daily occurance working under Jezera. Still, she never seemed to get used to it."
    if midCorHappened == True and midCorFlee == True:
        al "How many times must I tell you not to do that?"
        je "Yes yes. You are not interested. I have heard it all before. But, the odd spot of fun wont kill you. Besides, I caught you daydreaming."
    else:
        al "Lady Jezera! Must you do this so often?"
        je "Must is such a strong word. Its more a question of {i}can{/i}, really."
        je "Besides, I caught you daydreaming. so you cant claim to be the blushing maiden here, can you?"
        je "Dont think you can hide it from me."
    al "..."
    al "Was there a reason that you wished to speak to me today, My Lady?"
    "Jezera chuckled to herself, toying softly with her nails."
    je "In fact, there is a reason. I have a task for you, my little dove."
else:

    al "M-mis- "

    show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
    al "Jezera!"
    "Despite her feigned anger, Alexia felt an erotic thrill run up her spine at the half-demons touch. She had been so titillated by the unexpected ass grope that she had nearly slipped and used a name that she mostly reserved for...private time. "
    je "Hello my little maid. I was just admiring the view."
    if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 61:
        al "..."
        "Where once she might have snapped in anger at the unsolicited touch of the Demoness, now she found herself lapsing into silence."
    else:
        show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia licked her lips at Jezeras horny gaze, her hands unconsciously drifting up and down her body as she put herself on display for the randy Demoness."
    "Jezera laughed at the look on Alexias face. She sashayed over to her, brazenly taking her by the hip as she held her close."
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
    je "Sadly, I didnt come here for fun, or even your juicy posterior. Ive got a task for you; its very simple, all things considered."


show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "What do you want me to do?"

je "You see, in light of your husbands recent successes, a few Dark Elf nobles have seen fit to come on bended knee to ask for my help."
je "Im a bit picky with whom I ask to help keep such honored guests rooms tidy, but"

"Jezera allowed the implication to hang in the air. Alexia bowed her head."

al "It will be done, my Lady."

if alexiaJezObedient:
    "Jezera brushed a hand along Alexias breast through the thin fabric of her maid outfit, sending shivers down her spine."

je "Of course it will. You always know what to say, dont you Alexia?"

scene bg7 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia went about her normal duties of cleaning with a kind of resigned indifference. If she was being totally honest with herself, the mundanities of traditional maid work only made it easier for her mind to drift elsewhere. A touch of a hand. A squeeze. Something more..."

show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve

"As she changed the bedsheets, Alexia found focusing on the task harder and harder. The naughty thoughts were intruding on her work to the extent that she found herself blushing."
"The Dark Elf may have been a noble, but she was either exceedingly lazy or a slob. A fact confirmed by the presence of used clothing discarded everywhere. Sighing to herself, Alexia set about her task of collecting the laundry to be washed and-"

show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve

al "!"

"Alexia stopped. In her hands was a thin, black pair of panties. The clothing was frilled and silken, of a high quality reserved only for the crafty Elven nobility."
"Alexia hooked her thumbs through the corners of the underwear, stretching it taut to simulate a pair of thighs moving through them. Her eyes were affixed to the center of the crotch, where a slight wet patch could be seen."
"A lewd thought entered her head. A simple curiosity, really:"
"What did they smell like?"
"Glancing around to make sure no one was around, Alexia lifted the panties up to her face. Spreading the interior wide, she planted her nose against the fabric at the very core of the crotch."
"She took in a stiff inhale, her lungs filling with the thick, feminine scent of an Elven cunt. It lingered in her senses so close that she could almost taste it."

show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Mmm"

if maryNakedSeen == False:
    "Snapping back to her senses, the momentarily pussy-drunk maid stuffed the panties into her pile of laundry and resumed her cleaning duties. What had come over her?"
else:

    show mary happy behind bg7
    mary "Knock knock."
    hide mary
    show mary happy at midright with moveinright
    "Alexia nearly jumped out of her skin, she turned in horror to see her friend leaning casually against the crook of the door, smirking. Her smile widened as their eyes met."
    "Alexia froze, her hands still clutching the used panties. Mary slid into the room with all the grace of a cat."
    "She approached Alexia, her hands reaching out to take the panties from her. Alexia let her, her cheeks burning with shame as she struggled to find some excuse that could save her in this humiliating moment."
    "Mary inspected the panties, turning them around and back, making a great show of examining the lacework and the intricate details sewn into the fabric."
    mary "What do we have here? You know you could get in trouble for sniffing a visiting dignitaries undergarments, dont you?"
    al "I can expl-"
    "Before Alexia could finish, Mary lifted the panties to her own face and took in a deep, shuddering inhale."
    mary "Aaah!"
    "With a wink and a smile Mary dropped the panties into the pile of laundry that Alexia had already collected and moved to help her clean the rest of the room. Alexia giggled at her friend and moved to help."

scene bg7 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia was just finishing the last touches on the room when the Dark Elf matron herself returned. The door opened and a regal, statuesque beauty swept into the room."

show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve

al "Oh! I beg your pardon!"

darke "You may take your leave, servant. I need to be alone for a time."

show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Of course, my Lady."

darke "..."
darke "Goodness, this room is spotless! I wish my servants were half as thorough as you are."

show alexia maid happy at midleft with dissolve

al "I take this job very seriously, my Lady."

"She gave the Elf a bright smile."

return





label alexias_break:

scene alexia_maid_1 with fade

"Alexia was on cleaning duty alone today. A fairly normal task, albeit not an especially exciting one. It mostly meant going to the unused rooms and cleaning them out. Why any given room went from occupied to not was a roulette."
"Sometimes they left to seek out a better room. The castle was quite large, with hundreds of rooms that sat unused due to inability to maintain so much. Other times, it was for less innocent reasons. Especially when the room belonged to an orc."
"Shed actually spent the better part of the last hour hauling a bad mattress away. Her muscles just werent built for that."

scene bg7 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"She rubbed her shoulders as she walked into a recently vacated room. Only to discover that she wasnt quite as alone as she might have believed."


show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

liur "Eeeek!"

show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve

al "W-wait!"

"Alexia froze up, only to loosen up again when she discovered who it was It was just Liurial."

show alexia maid happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Dont scare me like that, you. What are you even doing out here? This isnt your room, is it?"

"Liurial took a second to catch her breath."



liur "M-mistress Alexia. When someone walked in, I had assumed the worst. Thank the sky and the dirt that its just you."
liur "I only know this room has no present occupant. Thats why I picked it. There was little in the way of new work to do, so I wished for a quiet place to seclude myself. "
liur "Im sorry to have surprised you in this way."

al "No no, its quite alright."

"She clutched at the amulet that hung dark on her neck."

al "He. I quite understand the feeling of being rather vulnerable in this place. Im sorry to have disturbed your sense of security that way. If youd like I could go?"

"Liurial shook her head emphatically."

liur "No! Youre not violating anything Mistress Alexia. Im worried about those of ill intent. Youre my protectors wife. I could never refuse your presence."

"Alexia smiled to herself. The fact that her husband was still...with...this woman was a hard thought to push out of her head. But, what would be the point of putting up her guard?"
"If there was one thing that was true about Liurial, she was not a threat."

al "Im glad you feel that way. If there is anything you ever need, you can always come to me."

show liurial happy at midright with dissolve

liur "I know, Mistress. Thank you."

show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Liurial returned to her tea, and Alexia got to work bringing the room into more of a presentable state. Removing any trash or remaining belongings. Dusting the floors and counters."
"But, the more she worked, the harder she found it to continue. Shed pause for a few seconds here and there to collect herself. The exhaustion was getting to her. She needed a break. She needed-"
"Alexia paused."

al "Liurial, you consider me to be your Mistress, right? You belong to my husband, after all."

"She gave the waifish blonde a small wink."

al "And we both know from first hand experience that whats his is mine. He does not mind sharing with me."

show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve

"A blush came to her face. The memory Alexia was hinting towards was not a difficult one to tease out. "

liur "That is all true"

"Alexia stood tall and walked towards her. She didnt normally tower over most people, but she could easily overpower Liurial if she so desired."

al "Wouldnt you call it...rather rude for your Mistress to be doing all the work while her possession lounges around luxury. "

"Liurial nodded slowly. There was a light behind her eyes. A spark of interest."

liur "Of course. Its my duty to serve you. If it is within my power, it is my responsibility. What would you have me do?"

"Alexias smile grew wider."

al "I know just the thing. I bet they have one in your size. Wait right here."


scene cg538 with fade
show alexia maid happy behind cg538
show liurial aroused behind cg538

"Half an hour later, it was Alexia sitting at the table sipping slowly from a hot cup of tea. This was her break hour and she was going to make the most of it. Her feather duster remained in hand, but Alexia only idly toyed with it by brushing the table."

al "Under the desk as well."

"Liurial rushed to respond. Liurial fluttered over with a duster in hand. The minuscule skirt that Alexia had picked out for her flared easily. She looked good in a maid outfit. It suited her. If anything, it was a shame that she was mostly tasked with clerical work."

if meetMary == True:
    "The fact that it was one of the skimpier outfits that Mary tended to wear only added to the aesthetic appeal of the situation."

"Liurial bent low to clean the floor, inadvertently giving her Mistress a show."

al "Lacey. Very cute. "

"Alexia brushed a hand along Liurials rump. The girl shivered at the touch. But, before it could get too far, Alexia drew her hand back."
"That was the game of it. Tease and pull back. Tease and pull back. Cop a feel of Liurials exposed breasts then draw her hand back."

if NTR and all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    "By now, Alexia knew the basics of the art of teasing a girl. Shed learned from experience."

"Liurial was naturally the perfect subject for this. Every time Alexia brushed her hand against her, shed let out a little whimper. Shed lean into touches, like a pet craving affection."

if liurial_orgasm_control_on == True:
    "If Alexia didnt know any better, shed suspect that Liurial hadnt released any sexual tension in weeks. Where was this desperation coming from?"

"Liurial subtly waved her rear at Alexia as she cleaned. Pleading with her body. Alexia could smell the need in the air."
"But, she wasnt going to indulge yet. After all, would she really be doing her duty if she didnt make sure the maid finished her work? Not that Liurial seemed to be making much headway at all."

al "This floor is still filthy. Look at all that dust! Its a wonder to believe youve really been cleaning this entire time."

liur "Im sorry, Mistress..."

al "Have you been too busy fantasizing about naughty things to clean?"

liur "..."

"Liurial nodded her head slowly. She looked up to the other woman."

al "And are you here to have dirty thoughts, or are you here to clean?"
al "O-only bad little maids are thinking dirty thoughts when they should be thinking clean thoughts."

"Alexia had to suppress a giggle. The character she was playing was not exactly subtle. Besides, she hadnt exactly forgotten what she was wearing herself."

liur "Indeed, Mistress. Im a bad little maid. My mind keeps on going to such filthy filthy places. No place for a maid like me."
liur "Do you wish to punish me, Mistress?"

"She wiggled her rear again."
"Alexias mouth grew dry. She wanted to lean down and feast on the girl here and now. The more she teased Liurial, the more turned on she got. How did Jezera maintain so much self control when going about her perversions?"

al "W-well the only solution to you being a bad little maid is for you to instead be a good little maid. That means you need to do some cleaning."

"Liurial went up to her knees. By now, her face had turned totally red."

liur "What would you have me clean? Surely there is something I could do to show you my obedience?"

"Alexia bit her lip. Shed planned to continue the game of role reversal a little longer. But, how could she resist such a cute face? How could she resist the scent of feminine arousal in the air?"
"Alexia lifted her own maid skirt and brushed her panties to the side."

al "Why dont you clean this?"

"Liurial giggled softly. Then she leaned in to lick her Mistresses slick pussy."


show maidcunnianimation1 with fade

al "Ah"

"Liurial might not have been good at cleaning some things. But this she could do. The movement of Liurials tongue proved skillful. Every time it brushed over Alexias clit, she let loose a loud groan."
"Alexia gripped the back of Liurials head tightly. The silly bonnet Alexia had given her was lost in the chaos."
"The intensity of Alexias movements grew and grew. At first, she squirmed and twitched. Soon her back was arched, and her chest rose and fell in deep lustful breaths. Alexias eyes fell closed."
"Liurial just continued her work. She dutifully worked on the task of bringing Alexia pleasure."

al "Filthy filthy little maid."

"She pulled Liurials head away for a moment and found the elfs face covered in juices and a mischievous grin. Some of her hair had fallen in front of her eyes and gotten matted. "

al "What are you grinning at?"

liur "Nothing, Mistress."

"Alexia rolled her eyes."

al "Then get back in there."

liur "Of cou-"

"Before she could even finish her reply, Alexia had gagged her once more with her sex. At once, the lapping of Liurials tongue started again. With it, the pleasure."

al "Ahhh. Fuckkkk."

"She bucked her hips, grinding and moving against Liurials face. Juices poured down her chin, dripping into the empty spot of the dress afforded for cleavage. Liurials borrowed outfit grew damp with hot, sticky liquid."

al "More. More. Keep on going. Keep on going you little Ah."

"Liurials tongue sped up. It went from polishing to scrubbing. The effect on Alexia was instantaneous. She went from squirming and groaning to thrashing and moaning. For Alexia, it was the building of pressure. A bubble about to burst."

al "Almost there. Almost there."

"Her voice turned to a rasp. Her body grew stiff"

show cg542 with sshake
show cg542 with sshake
show cg543 with flash
pause 3

"...Then it hit."
"Alexias fingers dug into Liurials hair, forcing her face close. That last extra bit of stimulation as she came, to eek out every last bit of pleasure from Liurials tongue."

"Alexia let Liurial fall backward. The elf panted loudly, sucking in every bit of air she could get. Shed been reduced to a filthy pussy stained mess."

if liurial_orgasm_control_on == True:
    "Liurials fingers drifted between her legs for a moment. To Alexia, it seemed like she was about to touch herself. A natural response to what had just happened. But, after the first brush, Liurial forced her fingers back up. Like she was forcing herself not to indulge."
    "Alexia would have said something, but she was too busy panting."
else:
    "A hand drifted between Liurials legs. Even as Alexia was recovering from her orgasm, Liurial was working towards hers. Good. She deserved it. Her tongue had put in work."

"Alexia closed her eyes. This had been a good break."

scene bg7 with fade
show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve
show liurial naked aroused at midright with dissolve

al "..."
liur "..."

"Liurial stretched her jaw. Shed been doing so off and on for the past few minutes. The remnants of Alexias secretions still covered her face."

al "So, both of the uniforms are too much of a mess to return as is..."

"She turned to the table."

al "The floor and the chair are both so stained from cum that theyre actually more filthy than when I first arrived"

"Then she turned back to the rest of the room."

al "...And you were too distracted by the roleplay to do much actual cleaning at all."

"Alexia ran a hand through her hair. Not only would she still have to clean, despite having already wasted so much time on her break. But, shed actually need to do more cleaning then shed have had to do had she never tried to get Liurial to do her work."

al "This place is a nightmare. What exactly are we going to do about this?"

show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

"She turned to the side, only to find her plaything shimmying back into her normal green dress."

liur "How should I know, Mistress? Im not a maid."

"Alexia gave her a swat on the ass."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('mary_and_the_cabinet', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'",), depends=('alexia_and_mary',), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('trapped_in_the_closet', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'", 'alexiaJezObedient == True', 'all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30',), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('jezeras_revenge', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'", 'alexiaJezObedient == False', 'all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30', 'NTR == True',), depends=('more_with_mary', 'in_her_hands',), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('dirty_deeds', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'",'castle.buildings["brothel"].lvl >= 1',), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('recycled_crops', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'", 'alexiaJezObedient == True', 'all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30',), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)


label mary_and_the_cabinet:

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia heard a high pitched scream coming from a nearby room and rushed to find the source. Much of the servant staff was in one of the unused wings clearing it out for future use."
"The scream had sounded like Mary."
"She rushed into one of the empty rooms. A dark dusty place that hadnt seen life in a long long time."



"Only, no one was there. No Mary. Everything in the room was exactly what one would expect from any of the castles hundreds of old rooms."
"The only notable distinction was that one of the cabinets, a large oak creation nearly ten feet tall, had fallen over to the ground. Alexia slowly approached it."



show mary neutral behind bg14

mary "Help me! Help me!"

"Alexia nearly jumped. Marys voice was coming from underneath the cabinet, so muffled as to be hard to make out."

al "Mary!? Are you alright? What happened?"

mary "I dont know! I dont know! I was just cleaning the cabinet and it attacked me. Started coming right at me and fell over on top of me!"

al "W-what?"

"She glanced at the cabinet. Shed seen nearly 100 in this exact make today alone. None had attacked her yet."

show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Doesnt matter right now. We need to focus on getting you out. Lift together on the count of three."

al "One."
al "Two."
al "Three."

hide mary

show mary neutral at midright with dissolve

"At first, the going was difficult. The cabinet was so heavy, they barely made it budge. But, through screaming and shaking, they eventually made the cabinet lift just enough that Mary was able to wriggle her tiny body through a gap."
"Mary rolled on to her back. Eyes closed and panting."

show alexia maid happy at midleft with dissolve
show mary happy at midright with dissolve

"When her eyes opened again, she saw Alexia just standing there, dumbfounded. Mary squealed and hugged Alexias leg."

mary "My lady... I thought I was going to die under there! Youre amazing."








show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "How did you even end up under there? You said it tried to attack you?"

"Mary rose to a ball, her eyes wearily trained on the heavy piece of furniture."



mary "Mhm. Right after I entered the room, it just came lunging at me out of nowhere. This place hasnt been cleaned out since the days of Mistresses father. Who knows who used to live here?"

"Alexia leaned down, brushing her hands on the cabinet. She traced it with her fingers looking for unusual markings. Perhaps just waiting for it to move. It did not."

al "This is a totally normal cabinet."

"She gave it a hard kick. No response."

al "Not moving or anything. Are you sure about that?"

mary "Its a monster! Really! I dont know why its not moving now. But, it was before. It was. I promise."



"Alexia sighed to herself. She liked Mary. But, she didnt really understand Mary."

al "Lets get you back to the house keeping room. Youve got a bunch of scrapes and bruises. There are bandages there."



"Mary rubbed her wrists and nodded slowly."

mary "Okay."

"As they turned to leave though, she turned back into the room and yelled out loudly towards the inert hunk of wood."



mary "But, right after were going to bring a bunch of tough orcs with axes down here."
mary "You hear me, asshole!? Theyre going to turn you into firewood."

"Mary slammed the door behind them."

hide alexia with moveoutleft
hide mary with moveoutleft

cabinet "Theyre going to have to find me first..."

return





label trapped_in_the_closet:

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
show mary happy at midright with dissolve

"Early in the morning, Alexia joined a line of servants. Jezera had wanted them for something important before tasks began for the day. The entire castle staff was standing in ranks like a military unit."

show jezera displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

"They had to wait five minutes before Jezera, hair still a mess, wandered in."

je "Good morning, boys and girls."

"She advanced slowly down the line, looking up and down at whomever she passed. The maid or servant in question straightened their posture and prayed to whatever deity they respected that Jezera would not notice an imperfection in their posture."
"Alexia went into the same posture as the others."

je "We have a guest coming from the east. I will need four staff working, specifically, under me today, for the sake of ensuring his room is kept constantly clean and whatever he desires is given to him. That means that representing Bloodmeen is your job."
je "Alright alright alright. As lovely as my voice is, Im sure youre all just wondering who has the job."

"She walked up and down the line. Then, she suddenly pointed at one of the maids."

je "You."

"She moved her finger to the maids neighbour."

je "You."

"She paused in place, putting her finger to her lips. Then, she suddenly picked one in the back."

je "You."

"Jezera kept on walking down the line, absentmindedly looking over potential prospects. Alexias heart thumped along with the clacking of Jezeras heels. Was she about to be picked?"
"Jezera reached Alexia...and kept on walking along."

show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve

"But, as she did, Alexia exchanged glances with her for a brief moment. Jezeras eyes reached into hers, and for the briefest of seconds, her Mistress gave her a secret smile. Just for her. It made Alexia think of satin and chokers."
"Alexia was still giving a goofy grin towards empty air even seconds after Jezera passed."

je "Hrmm. Perhaps, Mary. How do you feel about the idea of being the face of our hospitality?"

show mary neutral at midright with dissolve

"Mary stood at attention a few paces over from Alexia. When her name was called out, she gave a proper curtsy. Or at least as much of one as she could manage with that minuscule skirt of hers."

mary "Such a position would be an honour. Id love to work under you. Mistress."

"Jezera brushed one her long fingernails down her cheek slowly."

je "No. Not the right kind of guest."

"She turned away. Mary didnt seem to consider it much of a slight. With a lowered head, she returned to proper attention."

je "I think Sazaria. You will join them as well."

hide jezera with moveoutleft

"Alexia barely noticed as the meeting broke up. Jezera had other work to be done, of course. The entire castle relied on her. Alexia and the other maids remained to receive their assignments."
"Yet, Alexia was half in a trance as she went about her morning. What did Jezera have planned for the next time she was summoned down to her quarters? The thought consumed her."

show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve

"So much so, in fact, that it took a sudden and shocking pinch in the rear to break her from her stupor."
"She was standing a hallway alone now. That is, except for Mary."

show mary happy at midright with dissolve

mary "You were walking in the wrong direction, silly. Were on kitchen duty today."

show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"She blinked twice. The petite maid was standing in front of her with a beaming facial expression. Her usual unquenchable cheerfulness was on full display."

al "Oh? Youre right."

"Mary giggled in a high girlish tone."

mary "You dont gotta say a word about it. I understand. You were all giddy thinking about Mistress Jezera, right? Totally normal."

al "I was-"

show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia blinked again."

al "What?"

"Mary raised her shoulders and struck up a mischievous smile."

mary "Im not blind, silly goose. Those Fuck me eyes you were making at her. Those I will eyes she was giving you back. And all of those late night visits to-"


show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia moved without thinking. No one else was in the hallway. So she shoved the smaller girl to the wall and loomed over her with narrowed eyebrows. Her arms slammed the wall, holding Mary in place."
"She couldnt know. If people knew they could tell Rowan."

al "I dont know what you think you saw, Mary. But, you dont know what the slightest thing about what youre talking about."

"Mary, for her part, just kept on smiling. She hadnt even reacted to being shoved against the wall, except with a mouse-like squeak."

mary "Ooh, rough."
mary "Dont worry. Im not about to run around screaming about it. No worries. I know how to be to keep my lips gagged."



"Alexia slowly eased backwards, moving her arms to the side. As the surprise faded, so too did the rage. Mary would not be telling her this if she planned to skip off to Rowan. Besides, that wasnt Marys style."
"Besides, she knew Mary. Would Mary actually try to harm her?"

al "Is there something you want from me?"

mary "Oh, nothing at all. Were friends, silly. Im just glad to have you as a serving sister is all."



"Alexia tilted an eyebrow."

al "Serving sister?"

show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve


"Instead of answering in words, Mary answered by lifting up her skirt. Alexia froze, dumbfounded. For starters, Mary was not wearing any panties."

if maryNakedSeen == True:
    "Alexia already knew what she would find, but could not help looking down. Shed seen it all before."
    scene cg399 with fade
    pause 3
    "The intricate tattoos, the piercings to most intimate places. Even the word slave written dramatically above her sex."
    "It had been shocking at the time. In truth, even all this time later, it was still stunning."
    scene bg14 with fade
    show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve

    show mary happy at midright with dissolve
    "Now Mary was showing it all to her voluntarily. Did this mean that-"
else:

    "But, had the pussy it revealed been an average one, Alexia would not have been left so shocked."
    "No, Marys pussy was something unique entirely. It was laced with a string of piercings. Alexia struggled to count them."
    "More than that, it was marked with the word Slave written in beautiful cursive above it."
    "Alexia took a step back and muttered under her breath. How? Why? Who would do something like this to their body?"

mary "A slave must have an Owner, after all. Perhaps one beautiful and a bit sadistic. Now we have the same Owner!"

show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Alexias knees shook. Without even meaning to she took a step backwards, ceding ground to Mary. She didnt mean...she couldnt mean...But, yet.."

al "D-Did she make you get all that?"

"Mary giggled softly and played with the hem of her skirt."

mary "Worried it might be your turn next? Hehe. Dont worry. I was the one who asked her to get them. My idea. It was too sexy not too."



"Finally, she brought the skirt back down, removing the depraved sight from Alexias gaze."

mary "So, tell me the story, sister. Oh, you have got to tell me everything. I want to hear every last juicy detail!"

show alexia maid happy at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia rolled her eyes. This was much more like the Mary that she knew."
"Still, here was someone who not only would keep a secret, but probably had a similar experience. Alexia had to admit it would be interesting to open up to someone about it."
"Oh, she didnt say everything. If a detail concerned Rowan, Alexia kept it from her tongue. She also didnt mention the trip to Rosaria."
"Still, Mary hung on every last word, asking the occasional clarification question. When the story finished, Mary clapped her hands together."

mary "Wow! You must really be a prize to her. She never did anything remotely that impressive for me!"

show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "You serve her, but she doesnt value you?"

mary "Nope. Im just a toy! Youre clearly much more important to her."

"Mary sighed happily. Alexia couldnt help raising an eyebrow. Mary had said it so matter-of-factly. No, she almost relished it. Shouldnt that make her sad?"

mary "But, thats okay. Everyone has their place. Mine just happens to be on my knees. "



"Alexias heart was torn by this. Mary was her friend. How had she had internalized the idea of her own inferiority to the point where it no longer even bothered her?"
"Yet, Alexia couldnt help turning over what Mary was saying in her mind. Shed known for awhile that Jezera had other pets. If Jezera really was treating her as something special, did that mean that she really did..."
"She lost her footing slightly. She suddenly felt woozy."

al "This all feels...I dont know how to say it...wrong? What kind of woman enjoys something like that?"

"Alexia blurted it out before she realized that shed just insulted her friend."

show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve

al "Oh. Im sorry. I didnt mean to-"

"Mary interjected."

mary "A fuckslave!"

"Alexia blinked twice."

mary "Im a pussy addicted fuckslave. Thats the kind of woman who enjoys something like that."

"For the first time since theyd met, Mary wasnt smiling. She wasnt angry. Just...serious."

mary "Im a slave with a Mistress. I have a purpose. And its to serve with everything I have. Especially my body."
mary "Back in my home village, they had all these dumb rules about who I could fuck. Who I couldnt fuck. It had to be a man. It had to be someone I was married too. My parents had to approve."
mary "But, that just wasnt me. I wanted to be kissing, rubbing, and fucking every pretty girl that crossed my path. Thats why Mistress made me her slave. Now I can fuck and fuck all I want, and no one cares. Im just a slave. Whats wrong with enjoying myself?"

"Alexia found herself silent yet again. Mary had a way of disarming her with her bluntness. Especially about such lewd topics."

"Mary stepped closer and placed a hand on Alexias waist."

mary "You dont need to struggle so much with it, cutie. Do you like having sex with Mistress?"

show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia sighed."

al "...Yes."

mary "So you do like fucking girls, then?"

"She was suddenly much more aware of Marys hand."

al "Well, I dont know if its all girls"

mary "But, when you see her perfect purple skin, it makes you all hot and steamy, doesnt it?"

"Alexia closed her eyes."

scene black with fade
show jezera happy at center with dissolve

""

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve
show mary happy at midright with dissolve

al "I suppose so."

mary "And when Mistress fucks you, is it tame and chaste?"

"Mary was brushing her hand now along Alexias stomach in a slow rhythmic fashion. Light, fleeting touches constantly moving."

al "Well no"

mary "And she wants you to develop your skills at sex and using your body, right?"

al "..."

"Alexia sealed her eyes shut. Was Mary...insinuating they were the same? That couldnt be right."
"Marys hand trailed up slightly. Alexia let out a slight gasp. Shed felt the back of Marys hand brush over her nipple through her outfit."

mary "And do you like it when she teaches you those things? When you get to act like a bad girl?"

"Alexia tried to formulate a way to say that Mary didnt understand. That it was more complicated than that. Nothing of the sort ever came out."

al "...Yes."

"Mary drew her hand back suddenly. Alexia suppressed a groan. Her eyes fluttered open to see Mary grinning in a way shed never seen before. Less cutesy and more...hungry."

mary "See! Youre a fuckslave too! You just havent accepted it yet!"

"Alexia stumbled back a step. The back of her foot hit the wall."

al "Im not..Im not that"

mary "Mm. Silly silly. Your slave sister Mary is here to help drive all those silly lies away."

"Mary advanced slowly."

mary "In fact, you probably got all wet and steamy just from talking about it, didnt you? Im willing to bet a pretty penny on it."

"Alexia huffed. She was letting Mary get the better of her. Letting her read her mind. Letting her read her body. This had gone far enough already."


show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Im not a fuckslave like you. There isnt a tattoo on my crotch. Jezera is just showing me a few things. I still have control of myself. I still have choices."

"Mary did a twirl and giggled to herself. Alexia let herself exhale."

mary "Well, fuckslave or no. Jezera does always allow her toys to spend quality time together."
mary "So, miss self-control. We could always take a teeny little break in that closet over there. I could help you with that wet pussy of yours. What do you say, sister? Think youre going to, hehe, choose to do that?"

show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "..."

"Alexias attention distinctly went between her own legs and the sensations emanating from them. Her eyes couldnt help drifting to the opening of the closet."
"Mary leaned up to her ear and gave her final pitch in a husky whisper."

mary "No one would have to know. It would just be between us girls."

menu:
    "Nod.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ marySex = True
        "Alexia almost shook her head. Shed spent the better part of the conversation denying all of Marys totally baseless assertions."
        "And yet.."
        "Alexia nodded."
        al "I dont think...I dont think that would be so bad..."
        "The words flowed from her mouth, as though she hadnt been the one to say them."
        "Why had she said it?"
        "Alexia wondered that even as a grinning Mary pulled her by the hand towards the waiting closet. She had all the eagerness of a puppy."
        "Still, the reason why she was doing this could not be denied for long. Mary had been right about one thing, at least. She was wet."
        "The closet itself was small. An old stone enclave into the castle for the purpose of storing supplies. Alexia nearly hit a broom on the way in."
        "The space was cramped and dark. The only light came from a crack in the door that Mary left open behind them. The size of the closet forced their bodies together. Already Alexias bosom pressed to Marys. That wasnt an unpleasant feeling."
        "To her surprise, Mary didnt start throwing herself at Alexia the moment they were safe in the darkness. She actually dutifully removed her glasses and stashed them away in a spot out of reach. It was a smooth, practiced gesture, like a habit shed built up over time."
        al "I've never quite had a tryst this way before. What now?"
        mary "Now this."

        "Mary went to the tips of her toes, and slowly brought her lips to Alexias. Her lips tasted good. Like cherries. After only a few seconds, Alexia was starting to get into it."

        scene cg563 with fade

        show mary happy behind cg563
        show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg563
        pause 3
        "In the darkness, there were a flurry of hands. Grasping. Undressing. Garments fell to the floor of the closet. The largest of which was the longer maid dress Alexia wore. Marys entire dress slipped off like it was hardly there, though. Had it been made to be removed easily?"
        "Alexia and Mary both started to sink, landing gently on their knees. It put them on an even plane. By now, Mary was down to little more than her lace undergarments and her heels. Mary didnt even have undergarments."
        "Their hands explored each others bodies and their tongues explored each others mouths. Mary was so soft. It felt good to rub against her body. Their breasts and stomachs met."
        "Her companion quickly had her pussy pressed against Alexias leg. Alexia followed suit."
        "Marys body had a strange texture to it. Alexia was only still getting used to the soft sweet feeling of another womans body. Marys petite form certainly fit that bill."
        "But, as Mary ground her nipples and crotch into her, the feeling was interspaced with hard metal. Each sensation heightened her awareness of the other. The piercings made her softer, and her body made the piercings more overpowering."
        "It was driving Alexia crazy."
        mary "Mph. Mph. I'm getting all wet"
        "Alexia rode Marys thigh. It reminded her of the way shed use a pillow back during her youthful experimentations. The harder she ground herself, the more and more she drowned in the pleasure. Her juices coated everywhere she rubbed. Hot and wet."
        "The same was happening to Mary. Her head rolled back and her posture grew more restless by the moment. Alexias thighs were getting wet with juices besides her own."
        "It went on and on without advancing or progressing. There was none of the urgency of sex with a man. When her body was locked with another womans she could rub and tease and play for so long that it was hard to pay attention to time."
        "Who would even want to think about time when her breath was at your neck and your entire body felt so good?"
        "Alexia's breath caught at her throat. A long throating moan was building up...only to be silenced by Marys hand."
        mary "We have to be quiet, sis. We can't have someone open up and see a p...pair of sluts in here."
        "Marys voice came out in a breathy whisper."
        "Alexia nodded slowly. A pair of sluts..."
        al "Dizzy"
        "Without thinking, Alexia kicked out her leg. Shed been so lost in the fog that her space constraints were not on her mind. When she kicked out, it hit the wall with a loud bang."
        "Alexia and Mary both froze in place. Alexias eyes shot open. What had she just done?"
        "Then, from outside the closet, the sound of heavy male footsteps grew louder and louder. Mary silently drew the door totally closed, leaving them in darkness."
        scene bg14 with fade
        show andras displeased at midleft with dissolve
        "Andras walked slowly down the hallway. His muscles were tense. He looked as though he were preparing for battle."
        "Suddenly, Andras froze in place."
        "He thought he heard something. Breathing perhaps. Only it was very heavy. He sniffed the air. His large frame towered over the hallway."
        "No one was there. Seemingly."
        "He brushed his hair back and kept on walking. Though, if he looked tense before, it was only more so now."

        scene cg563 with fade

        show mary happy behind cg563
        show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg563
        pause 3
        al "Mary"
        "Alexia panted softly. It was hard to even form words."
        al "Why were you teasing me? We could have been found out"
        "The entire time that someone had been walking past, Marys hand had been between Alexias legs. It would have been a struggle to keep totally quiet even without the mischievous touches."
        "Mary gave a breathy giggle."
        mary "Why did you like it so much, then?"
        "Alexia sealed her eyes shut. Then she opened them once more. Some of the lust that clouded her gaze receded."
        al "No more teasing."
        al "Youre the lesbian fuckslave, right? The one who spends all of her time with other girls? You like to pretend that youre so skilled."
        "Alexia brushed a hand over Marys cheek."
        al "Prove it."
        "Alexia leaned back, as much so as space would allow, and pulled away her panties. By now, they were so soaked that they were practically unwearable."
        mary "..."
        mary "As you command."

        scene cg564 with fade
        show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg564
        pause 3
        "If Alexia had actually believed Mary to be bluffing, she had made a real mistake. Without another word, Mary was on all fours, practically throwing her face between Alexias legs."
        "Alexias eyes flew open. Marys tongue had plunged deep inside of her and was now frantically exploring her inner walls."
        "Mary didnt have a technique built on slow and steady buildup. She attacked Alexias sex like a woman possessed. Her tongue twisted and flicked at expert speeds."
        "She was completely unprepared."
        al "Oh...fuck"
        "In mere moments, her head was rolled back and her chest was rising and falling fast. Alexia sucked in air but couldnt stop feeling breathless. Marys tongue always seemed to find the exact right spot to do the maximum damage."
        "Already dripping, she was soon bucking and spasming. She was going to cum. She was going to cum."
        al "M...Mary"

        scene black with fade
        "Alexia spasmed. Waves of toe curling delight filled her body. Every nerve ending was alight."
        "But, Mary wasnt done. Games between girls dont have to stop after one."
        "For the next half hour, the closet was filled with the sounds of desperate moaning. At times even aroused screaming. Alexia was pushed past the edge over and over again."
        "Marys tongue never seemed to tire or grow sore. She just kept on attacking and attacking. A flick of the clit. A move deeper into her folds. All of it made Alexia squirm."
        "By the time she was done, shed left the redhead crumpled on the closet floor like a puppet whose strings had been cut."
        scene bg14 with fade
        show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve
        show mary happy at midright with dissolve
        "Both women, fully clothed once more, left the closet holding hands. They were both flushed red, although Mary was not half as flushed as Alexia."
        "Marys glasses were crooked. Shed put them back on in the dark."
        "Alexia, meanwhile, found it hard to even hold Marys hand. Her hand would still spasm every few seconds. Aftershocks."
        al "Youre such a slut, Mary."
        mary "I thry. Sisth."
        "Her words came out so slurred that Alexia could barely understand it. So, she just kissed Alexias cheek instead to get the point across."
        "Alexia groaned. Something told her that Mary wouldnt be content with a single tryst."
        al "Sisters, huh"
        "She brushed a shaky hand along her neck."
        $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', 3)
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
        return
    "Shake head.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia paused. She was wet. She could feel it. The proximity of Marys body did nothing to alleviate that. Neither did the feeling of her breath at Alexias ear."
        "But, was she so wet that she couldnt maintain control of herself?"
        show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia shook her head firmly, and playfully pushed Mary out of her personal space."
        al "Nice try, Mary. Did you really think I would be that easy? The answer is no."
        mary "But, what if-"
        show mary neutral at midright with dissolve
        "The smaller maid pouted. Alexias head was already starting to defog."
        al "Nope."
        "Alexia glared into Marys eyes and Mary glared back. They held their stare for a few seconds that felt like minutes. Like two sams circling each other with horns out."
        "Mary broke her glance first."
        mary "Mph. Darn it."
        "She stomped her foot."
        mary "I was doing my best purring seductress voice too!"
        show alexia maid happy at midleft with dissolve
        show mary happy at midright with dissolve
        "They both laughed a little bit."
        "Alexia rolled her eyes. Was this what Mary was like with other girls who shed seduced? A little disappointment and she turned to a petulant child. Her parents really must not have done a good job with her."
        al "You were. It almost worked even. Almost."
        "Mary sighed. They started walking towards the Kitchen, where they were both expected for work."
        mary "You may have won this battle, sis. But, Ill get you next time. Dont think Ive given up yet!"
        "She giggled playfully. Alexia couldnt help but smile a bit too."
        al "Sister, huh?"
        mary "Mhm. Sister slaves to the same Mistress."
        al "I see."

        show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "It was almost like there was an entire kingdom beneath Jezera. A series of feudal dues and power structures invisible to anyone who wasnt clued into the network."
        "The question for Alexia was...where exactly was she in this kingdom? Was she a duke? Or a peasant?"
        return





label jezeras_revenge:

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
show mary concerned at midright with dissolve

"Something was off today, Alexia could feel it."
"She was working with Mary today. The first time in what seemed like weeks. The maid in charge of scheduling just wasnt placing them together so much."
"Yet, Mary didnt seem to be glad about working with her. The petite maid kept her distance and hardly spoke a word. It took fully hours of start and stop attempts to start up a conversation before she finally got a reply."

al "...Mary? Is everything okay?"

mary "Hmm?"

al "Youre really quiet today. I didnt think it was possible."

"Mary didnt meet her eyes."

mary "Whats that supposed to mean?"

"Alexia blinked."

mary "I can be quiet if I want to. You dont have to be so judgemental all the time."

al "I-"
al "What?"

"Mary still refused to meet her eyes. Her handles slightly shook as she folded a sheet."

mary "I think that"
mary "I think it would be a better idea if we didnt have work duty together anymore, you know? Its not like Im mad or anything. Just thinking."

show alexia maid sad at midleft with dissolve

al "..."

"Had she really done something so awful? Alexia could scarcely believe what was happening. Mary had been her best friend on the castle staff"

mary "Oh dont give me that face. Im just saying"

al "Wait. Why are you saying this? Arent we fri-"

mary "Look, this is what I have to do. We cant work together anymore. Dont make it harder than it has to be."

"The illusion of a normal days work was totally broken. Alexia thought she saw the start of tears behind Marys glasses. All of it was so confusing. What could she have possibly done to have offended her?"

mary "I dont even know why were on a shift together, today. You know what? Fuck it."

"Alexia was still too stunned to speak, even as Mary marched out of the room. At first, she thought her friend would return, but as the minutes ticked on, it was clear what had happened. Mary had left her here."

hide mary with moveoutright

"The confusion only grew as the day went on. Others seemed to be keeping a wide arc around her too. She went to work in the kitchen and none of the other maids, people she knew, even showed up."
"Something was going on. She could feel it from the way people were looking at her."

scene bg18 with fade
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Jezera?"

"The demoness was sitting at her desk working on a scroll of some sort. She had not risen to look at Alexia since shed entered the room."

al "I wanted to talk to you about my placement on the maid staff."

je "Oh? Is there a problem, dear?"

"Alexia looked sideways."

al "For some reason, people have been avoiding me. Early on, I thought it was just Mary, but some of my other friends from the staff havent been talking to me."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Perhaps you have merely done something that put them off. You do have a certain...cold disposition to people who want to be your friend."

"Alexia raised an eyebrow."

al "What do you mean by that?"

je "Oh. Nothing. Nothing."



"Alexia crossed her arms. Something was off. She could feel it in the pit of her stomach."

al "I was wondering if there was something you could do to help me. You are the one who runs the castle staff, after all."

je "Oh sweetie. Its not my business to intercede in the personal nothings of the maids. I am the lady of the castle."

al "Uh-huh."



"Alexias eyebrows narrowed further."

al "Do you know why so many people have been acting strangely cold to me, lately?"

"Jezera smiled wide."

je "Of course not. As your host, all I want is for you to feel comfortable in this castle. I only wish I could do more."

"Did she mean what had happened back at that secret lake. Yet, she hadnt even been mad about Alexias rejection at the time..."

al "Well, whatever is happening, it is making me uncomfortable on the castle staff. Perhaps, if you figure out whats happening, you should help me stop it."

je "Perhaps, the problem is you? You simply might just get on poorly with the rest of the castle staff."
je "In fact"

"She put a finger to her lip."

je "Perhaps it might be better if you found another place to work. Perhaps a place where you wouldnt anger so many people."

"Alexia threw her hands to her hips. The implication was clear."

al "I happen to like working on the castle staff."

je "Oh, I know. But, if its creating so many problems, I just have to look out for you and ensure something is done."
je "Im afraid youre going to need another job."

al "I-"



je "I insist."



"Alexia sighed. There was no point in trying to argue with the woman who held all the cards."

al "Fine. Im sorry for having taken up your time."



je "Oh, of course. Im always here to help Alexia. You know that."

"Alexia half slammed the door on her way out. For the rest of the day, she looked damn near like she was going to burst with anger."

$ all_actors["alexia"].job = None

return





label dirty_deeds:

scene bg24 with fade
show alexia maid shock at midleft with dissolve
show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve

"Alexia had expected many things when she was called down to help the brothel, but she had not expected this."
"Alexia, and the other maid, were looking out at a side room that was covered in blood and semen. Beautiful purple tapestries were stained red. Bits of bone littered the ground."
"This was a murder scene."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    al "Lady Above"
else:

    al "What the fuck"

"The keeper of the brothel was with them, and all she could offer was a deep sigh and shake of her head."

sha "An unfortunate scene. I am aware."

"Shaya calmly walked over to a large chunk of bone and held it aloft. After a few seconds staring at it, she deposited it unceremoniously on a side table. There was something unnerving about how little the sight phased her."

sha "To keep a ravenous succubus under control is a challenging task for any human. A task I accomplish skillfully at normal times. Still, accidents cannot always be avoided."

"Shaya sighed."

sha "My friends, please remember that it is more important to be thorough then it is to be speedy."
sha "The room may be sidelined in favor of others for a time. But, were one of my compatriots to attempt to ply her art, it would not do for her patron to find a mans femur."

"The maids were still collecting themselves when Shaya gave a short bow and moved towards the entrance of the room."

sha "If you need my assistance, I am near."

hide shaya with dissolve

show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia turned back to the splatter that had once been a human being. Her glare narrowed and she rolled up her sleeves. This was going to be a rough shift."

if alexiaJezObedient == True:
    "Hours later, Alexia returned to the office of the Brothel. She was a mess. Her uniform was stained with bodily fluids. Some had even gotten into her hair."
    show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve
    sha "The task is complete?"
    "Alexia nodded"
    sha "And no blood or gore shall be discovered later?"
    al "We combed the entire room. Beneath every piece of furniture too. I dont think we missed anything."
    "Shaya nodded softly and brushed the back of her hand against Alexias arm. She noted to herself that Shaya had chosen a clean segment to reassuringly touch."
    sha "You have my most humble thanks. Please tell your compatriot that you may use our baths to clean yourselves. Our ladies must be kept clean, so our waters are among the finest in the castle."
    sha "A hard job must be rewarded."
    "Alexia broke into a smile. She had to admit that after everything shed just done, a nice and rewarding bath actually sounded quite good."
    hide alexia with moveoutleft
    "As Alexia left, Shaya made her way back to the side room to inspect how the maids had done. She whispered to herself beneath the veil."
    sha "Rather plain seeming from her first test."
    sha "Still, I shouldnt doubt Mistresses wisdom."
    return
else:

    return





label recycled_crops:

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia was starting work early in the morning, just after shed changed into her maid uniform. A tap on her shoulder drew her attention."

maid "The Mistress wishes for you to attend her in her quarters."

scene bg18 with fade

show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"Shortly after, she was at Jezeras door knocking. When a voice called for her to enter, she shuffled inside with her head down and gave a well trained curtsy."

"You called for me, Mistress? How might I be of service?"

"Jezera looked up lazily from the large tome in her hands. Two more books scattered on the table seemed to be of a similar topic. It was a marvel she could split her attention in so many ways."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Alexia? Good good. I told them to send you, but sometimes those fools need a swat in the rear for a reminder."

$ res_roll = dice(4)

if res_roll == 1:
    je "I need a maid to attend me. Last night, I and this delightful Uvraithi man made such a mess. I need someone to replace the sheets and make this place spotless."

elif res_roll == 2:
    je "I need a maid to attend me. Last night, I and this delightful Prothean made such a mess. I need someone to replace the sheets and make this place spotless."

elif res_roll == 3:
    je "I need a maid to attend me. Last night, I and this delightful Rosarian slut made such a mess. I need someone to replace the sheets and make this place spotless."
else:

    je "I need a maid to attend me. Last night, I and this delightful Qeratzeli contortionist made such a mess. I need someone to replace the sheets and make this place spotless."

show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia scanned the room. She wasnt lying about the state of the room. The bed alone looked like it had been a battlefield."
"She bowed her head slightly in a maids practiced reverence."

if pickyCleanupSeen == True:
    show alexia maid happy at midleft with dissolve
    al "But, nothing in green, right Mistress? It isnt your colour, after all."
    "Jezera smirked."
    je "Actually, perhaps something green is in order this time around. You know how I like the occasional change of pace."
    show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve

"But, before Alexia could even start on the room, Jezera had more demands."



je "One more thing. You neednt remain so stiflingly dressed when its just us girls in here, do you? The boys are away, after all."
je "Sweet dove, I called you for a reason. I want service...and a {i}show{/i}."

"A blush crept over Alexias cheeks. But, such a request from her Mistress was hardly a surprise by this point."


scene cg898 with fade
show alexia maid aroused behind cg898

show jezera happy behind cg898
pause 3

"She didnt issue a word of complaint, even as her uniform polled at her feet."
"She settled on leaving on her bra and stockings. But, most everything else was openly on display for Jezeras viewing pleasure."
"It was only after she finished that she noticed the implement in Jezeras hand. A small leather riding crop."

al "Whats that for-"

"She was interrupted by a lightning quick, but not especially hard, strike to her rear. An involuntary squeak burst from her lips."

je "In case you mess up, darling. I'm not quite the sadist my brother is. But, surely it's well within my rights to punish my service staff if they don't perform their duties adequately."

al "I-yes. Of course, Mistress."

"Alexia set to work on the delicate task of cleaning Jezeras room. She was not some first-time maid now. Shed been on the job long enough to approach the task with the special delicacy it deserved."
"Jezera occasionally hovered over her, crop in hand. But, she mostly stayed by her table with multiple books in hand at the same time."
"Yet, every time she looked up at Alexias creamy nudity, the poor maid was left flustered. To Jezera, she was prey to be eaten."
"Despite herself, the more she cleaned, the more worked up she would get. There was hardly a moment she wasnt secretly hoping for the demoness to look her way."
"For the sun to shine down on her. When Jezera didnt look for too long, she found herself taking more provocative poses."
"Shed clean with her rear bent over dramatically. Or else, shed make extra sure to stand straight when she needed to reach something high up. This was Jezera, surely shed soon be making suggestive remarks to her?"
"Of course, it wasnt like Jezera wasnt paying occasional mind to Alexia. But, an ache set in every time Jezera returned her glance to the book."
"She wanted more."
"The moment of opportunity came when Alexia had moved on to the bookshelf. It was filled with unordered books and scrolls. Nothing that couldnt survive a fall..."

menu:
    "Resist the impulse.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "She shook her head slightly."
        "This was a job. Yes, she was getting the personal benefits of one on one time with her Mistress. But, why had she joined the castle staff if not to keep things in smooth working order?"
        "She brought her duster to the bookshelf, and to the best of her abilities, wiped the accumulated residue from them. She even took the time to sort some of the books by title."
        "At the end of the work period, Alexia returned to Jezera and gave a deep bow. Jezera had not budged from her spot, save for bringing in new reading materials. Whatever work she was doing, it had a stronger hold on her attention then Alexia."
        "It was a strange thing, being jealous of a stack of parchment."
        al "I have completed the task as you commanded."
        "Jezera playfully waved the riding crop back and forth in Alexias face."
        je "Did you now? Lets see about that."
        je "The bedding is...competent this time."
        je "The shelves are cleaned. Even organized. Risky. I might have had things where they were for a reason."
        "Alexia kept her eyes low."
        al "I know you better than that, by now."
        je "So you do."
        je "It appears that everything is in order."
        "The demoness strolled back into her seat, crossing her legs. Alexia couldnt resist the urge to peek at her."
        je "It seems youve avoided the crop for today. You must be overjoyed."
        al "Very much so."
        je "One last thing"
        "She raised her foot into the air. From Alexias hunched bow, it hung nearly a hair from her face."
        je "A kiss."
        "Alexias final act before departing was giving that foot a respectful little peck. The sensation lingered on her lips even as she dressed, even as she returned to work. Nothing else from the day stayed in her memory long after."
        return
    "Provoke a punishment.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "With an ill placed swipe of the hand, scrolls and books went tumbling to the floor. It seemed half the shelf had been dislodged. Alexia immediately went to her hands and knees scrambling to collect the fallen material."
        "But, she peaked up over her bangs to see if Jezera would shine her attention back on her. Jezera did not disappoint."
        al "I was just trying to get some of the dust on top of the-"
        je "{i}Shhh.{/i}"

        scene cg954 with fade
        show alexia maid aroused behind cg954

        show jezera happy behind cg954
        pause 3
        "Nailed fingers worked their way into Alexias hair. Then, inhumanly strong arms raised her like a ragdoll and shoved her hard against the wall. A gasp escaped her lips."
        "Jezera was close. She was using her weight to press Alexia against the wall. In practice, that meant bodies touching. Breast against breast. Lips so close that Alexia wanted to taste them."
        al "No, I-"
        je "{i}Shhh. Shhh.{/i} No words, no words."
        je "I know why you did it. Such a needy little creature. I know just the {i}punishment{/i} you need."
        "Alexias eyes widened slightly. She felt something brushing between her legs. There was no need to look down. She knew what it was. The crop. The friction of the leather running over such a sensitive place stole a gasp from her."
        al "Ah"
        "But, even as she was getting used to the skilled rubbing, another sensation entered the mix. Jezera pulled the crop back and put a light strike between Alexias legs."
        al "Ah!"
        "Alexias hips squirmed. Her clit burned with pain, but before she could adjust, Jezera had switched back to rubbing. Her body had a quick sensation."
        "Soon she was squirming to the rhythm of her Mistresses ministrations. The crop was growing damp from the state of Alexias exposed crotch."
        je "Such a desperate little creature. Disobeying me so she can be played with. Thats not how a good and proper maid behaves."
        al "No, its-AH!"
        "Her response was silenced by another swat of the crop between her legs. Her lips twisted into a wide and desperate gasp."
        je "{i}Shh{/i}. No words."
        "Alexias hips rolled with greedy intensity against the surface of the crop. In truth, she preferred fingers, but in Jezeras hands, the strip of leather was overpowering. Her Mistress rolled it in a circle, the crop turning into an instrument in the hands of a violinist."
        "And, whenever Alexia settled into a rhythm, the source of mind melting pain."
        al "Ah!"
        "The swats of the crop seemed to bleed into the rubbing. Every time her pussy was struck, it was left more sensitive to the next round of pleasure."
        "It was almost too much. Her lungs felt empty of air. The weight of sensations threatened to crumble her. Had Jezera not been holding her aloft with the hand cruelly gripping her hair, Alexia would have collapsed to her knees."
        al "Ah...Ah...ah."
        je "You just have no self-control, pet. So desperate to be used that youd misbehave just for a bit of...{i}sensation{/i}."
        je "You need to learn a lesson."
        "Her cheeks grew red. Her fingers squeezed and opened. The frantic spastic moves of a woman riding an edge."
        "And then...it stopped. The crop was gone."
        al "I-"
        je "{i}Shh.{/i}"
        je "Did you really think I was going to let you get off, after you misbehave? Id just be training you to make a mess of things in my room every time youre horny."
        "Alexia whimpered softly as Jezera withdrew. Her hair no longer being gripped, she sank halfway down the wall. Her chest rose and fell, searching for missing breath."
        "All the while, her cunt pulsed...ached"
        je "Clean up the mess you made from the bookshelf. I want it exactly as I left it before."
        al "But"
        je "And then leave. You are clearly in need of further training before you can have the privilege of personally tidying my room."
        je "But, Im a generous Mistress. Further training is not something you will have to wait long for."
        al "..."
        al "May I speak...Mistress?"
        "Jezera giggled to herself."
        je "I dont know why that would be necessary, darling."
        "And so, Alexia set back to work. The mess from the book shelf was advanced enough to require a surprising amount of effort to clean up."
        "The ache didnt help. It didnt help at all..."
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('unbalancing_act', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'", 'alexiaJezObedient == True', 'marySex == True',), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)
    event('a_deep_cleaning', triggers="npc_events", conditions=("get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid'", 'all_actors["alexia"].relation > 50', 'all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31',), group='alexia_maid', run_count=1, priority=pr_npc)


label unbalancing_act:

scene black with fade

"Alexia groaned. She knew she shouldnt be doing this."
"But, Mary had been so persuasive. And she really had been feeling pent up"


scene cg851 with fade
show alexia maid aroused behind cg851
pause 3

"She squirmed in the bed, but kept her legs wide open. Her friend, Mary, had her head in between, mouth pressed to Alexias lower lips."
"Their uniforms had been long discarded at the foot of the bed. So too with it their work ethic. Theyd been tasked with cleaning the room, but Mary had gotten bored of working."
"Mary got bored of working often."
"Alexia had attempted to protest that they needed to do their work. That they might be punished if they were to laze away the day in a tryst. But, deep down she wanted Marys tongue inside her slit. And they both knew it."
"She stifled a long moan and gripped Marys hair tighter. The tip of Marys tongue toyed with her clit."

al "Mary. Ah. M-mary. Faster. We dont...ah...we dont have a lot of time"

"Her companion let out a cute sigh, muffled by Alexias body. The girls fingers had slipped between her own legs and she was fucking herself to the same rhythem that her tongue toyed with Alexia."
"Shivers ran up Alexias spine. Her head rolled backwards. Marys tongue knew how to work anatomy, and it eked out reactions from Alexia that she couldnt control."

scene cg853 with fade
show alexia maid aroused behind cg853
pause 3

al "Mary. Fuck. M-mary. Its too much."

"Her back arched, and her nails dug into Marys hair as hard as they could. Her thighs wrapped tight around the smaller girls head. Not, that Mary did anything to resist the vice holding her. If anything, it made her butt wiggle more excitedly."
"The room reeked of their mutual scent. It hit Alexias nostrils. The bedsheets lay sprawled everywhere. The mattress creaked beneath them to match their animalistic movements."

al "Keep going. Ah. Keep going."

"She felt the heat rise. The molten core threatening to boil over. Mary seemed to keep going without any hesitation. She had a tongue with the stamina of repeated use. And she employed it to great effect. "
"Alexia had resorted to bucking and moaning. Pulsing waves of pleasure were taking her further and further. Soon, she could hold it back no longer."


scene cg852 with fade
show alexia maid aroused behind cg852
pause 3

al "Mm. Mary. Y-yes!"

"Her thighs squeezed tight around the girls face. Alexias juices flowed relentlessly into her partners mouth. Any left over dripped down to stain the sheets. If Mary had thoughts on the matter, she didnt have a mouth in any position to voice them."
"Not that it mattered, Mary answered in her own way. She kept going. Sensitive and shaking, Alexias body couldnt resist it much longer."

al "Yes. Fuck. Goddess above"

"The second orgasm came soon after the first. This time, it left Alexia panting and breathless. Her thighs eased up, but Mary didnt ease up."
"Each subsequent orgasm came easier than the last. It left her more exhausted, more overwhelmed, more sensitive. She came and came until the time between the waves seemed non-existent."
"Mary had her own enjoyment too. Her shakes grew more violent the longer she touched. Before long, she was cumming right alongside Alexia. The spasms of her body vibrated up through her tongue into Alexias painfully sensitive clit."

al "E-enough. Enough."

scene black with fade
show alexia maid happy behind black
show mary happy behind black

"Mary rolled over and speechlessly lay next to Alexia. The last embers of sunlight streamed through the window, bathing them in the sweat and musk."
"Alexia smiled to herself"
"...until she realized what theyd done."

al "...Mary? How long were we doing that?"

mary "I-uch."

"The girl rolled her tongue for a few seconds and then let out a tired little giggle."

mary "I unn know?"

al "And how long time were we given to finish our rounds before we had to report back?"

"They exchanged a glance."

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

show mary neutral at midright with dissolve

over "What did you girls {i}do{/i} to this place? I swear that It was not like this when last I was here."

"Alexia and Mary were lined up next to each other, both with their heads lowered. The overseer for this shift stood in front of them, arms planted on her hips."
"She was an elderly woman, and had a face perpetually frozen in an expression that suggested that there was never a person she didnt find annoying."

al "I-"

show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "There were some...accidents that happened while we were cleaning. We believed there'd be time too-"

over "Accidents? The sheets are a disaster, they're soaked. What did you do to them? And the smell of the place."



al "I-"

"Alexia searched for an explanation, but none came forth. Thankfully, this was a situation that Mary was well prepared for."

mary "It was me, Ma'am. I wanted to break the rules, so I told Alexia to wait outside. Then, I invited my friend-"

"The overseer grunted to herself."

over "Of course, it was you. Its always you, Mary. Didn't you learn anything from your last punishment? Anything at all?"

show mary happy at midright with dissolve

mary "He. I certainly did."

"A pause came over the woman. While she thought over what to do, Alexia simply had to wait in agonizing silence."

over "Mary. Follow me to the dungeons. I fear a more advanced punishment will be required this time."

show mary neutral at midright with dissolve

mary "Yes, Maam. "

"Mary started after the Overseer, walking with her head down and posture scrunched up. Almost like a puppy that aimed to forestall consequences with a cute demeanor."

over "Alexia, come along as well."



al "But-"

"The Overseer shook her head, almost disappointed."

over "Alexia, since you joined us, youve proven hard-working and fairly reliable. But, the rules are the rules."
over "You were the accomplice in...{i}this ones{/i} scheme. You had a share in her mischief. So you will have a share in her punishment."


show mary happy at midright with dissolve

"Mary jumped between Alexia and the overseer."

mary "Oh, you cant do that. Is it really proper for you to harshly punish the wife of the castle steward? What would Mistress think?"

"The older woman didnt respond. But, from the way her eyes widened slightly, Alexia guessed that line of attack hit close to home."

mary "Let me take the full punishment. Her share and mine. That would be easier for all of us."

menu:
    "Let Mary take the fall.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Mary..."
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
            "Alexias face sank. The idea of letting hersister...take the entire blame left a weight on her chest. But at the same time, why did it feel like another weight was being removed in its place?"
        else:
            show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "Alexia had to stop herself from smiling. That mischievous bitch! That genius! She was about to get Alexia off free and clear!"
        mary "Nope. Not a word. Its my fault for being frisky, heh. You were barely involved, werent you?"
        al "..."
        "The overseer exhaled a long strained breath."
        over "Alexia, you need to stay here and clean up this mess. I want this room spotless. Absolutely spotless. Do that, and youre free to go. Understand?"
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
            show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia answered back with a long, respectful curtsey. At least, in this, she was the proper maid."
        al "Of course, Maam."
        over "Mary. Youre with me. Now."
        "The Overseer took Mary by the wrist and dragged her from the room, the way a parent might lead a child. In her typical fashion, Mary managed to blow Alexia a kiss before the door slammed."
        hide mary with moveoutright




        "Alexia turned back to the room. Covers swept over the floor, the bed was drenched, and the entire room had started to reek. She sighed. This was going to be an all day task."

        return
    "Accept the punishment.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        "Alexia stepped definitely forward. But, her hands still wrung unsteadily at her side."
        al "No!"
        al "Mary. Thank you. Youre the best friend I can ask for."
        mary "Aww...."
        al "Maam. I, er, stood to the side while Mary made the mess. I deserve punishment as well. If my husband asks I will say that I not only consented to it, but considered it necessary."
        al "Even if Mistress asks, I wont fault you."
        al "...I deserve it."
        "The overseer nodded to herself. Although, the older woman didnt seem to react quite as much to Alexias opinions on her deservingness, as to the assertions of how Jezera would react. That slight gap of hesitation closed hard."
        over "Girls. Follow. Now."
        "With a commanding snap of her fingers, she led them from the room."

        show mary concerned at midright with dissolve
        "Mary and Alexia exchanged soft glances the entire time. Mary offered soft smiles of gratitude. That helped ease Alexias mind. A valuable thing to do considering the path they followed the Overseer through. They were going to the dungeons"
        scene bg8 with fade
        "The two maids walked with lowered heads into a medium sized stone chamber. It wasnt well lit. Not very filled either. All there was of note was a small platform, and hanging from the ceiling two ends of a long cord."
        show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

        al "What is-"
        show mary concerned at midright with dissolve
        mary "Oh. Oh no."
        "The Overseer reached over to a nearby rack and grabbed a leather riding crop. She waved it with menace towards her subordinates."
        over "Uniforms off."
        show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

        "Alexia scrambled to throw off the dress, before folding it and lying it down to her side. Now she was in naught but her headdress and her underwear. To her side, Mary had removed her bra too."
        "Clearly, the other girl was much more practiced in this sort of situation. So, Alexia undid her bra and left it in the pile."
        over "Step forward."
        over "For your punishment, you are to spend an hour on the pulley. You will not have access to your hands, and we will not be finished until you have properly been educated."
        al "Maam. If I may. What is the pulley exactly?"
        "The Overseer pulled out an imposing set of metal clamps. They were quite large and heavy looking, and the design made them look like menacing alligators."
        over "One set on you. One set on her."
        "She pointed to the cord."
        over "Connected by a single line. You are going to find it very hard to deal with the tug it emits. But, if your friend decides to be selfish, youre going to find it a lot more difficult."
        "At once, the brutal logic of the event was apparent to her. An exercise in trust between them, with pain as the motivator. A cruel form of torture indeed."
        "Alexia hugged her arms against her chest and shivered."
        over "Dont make that face. You agreed to this, didnt you?"

        scene cg856 with fade

        show mary concerned behind cg856
        show alexia necklace naked concerned behind cg856
        pause 3
        "Her arms were limp and pliant as the Overseer worked them behind her back so leather cuffs could be applied. She waited for the sting of the alligator clamps biting into her skin. But, it didnt come immediately."
        "Instead, the Overseer picked Mary as the first recipient. Alexias eyes widened. The steel contraptions seemed to totally engulf her meager breasts. Marys mouth shot open."
        mary "AHHHHHHHHHH!"
        "Could Alexias face grow more pale? The really tilting element was that this was Mary. This was the girl whod once asked for seconds when Alexia slapped her in the face."
        "The Overseer moved to Alexia next. She near winced in fear."
        over "Dont squirm, girl."
        al "AHHHHH!"
        "The moment the clamps went on, her breasts were on fire. A dull constant winging pain that didnt ease off even as her body acclimated to the new sensation. She bit down on her lips."
        "She was so focused on adjusting to the new sensation, she barely noticed what her captor was up to now. She didnt realize the cords were connected, until she felt the sudden sharp tug from the clamps."
        "Another wave of pain came from the powerful pull of the cord. In her animal desire to escape pain, Alexia went to the tips of her toes. That alleviated the pain...long enough for her to return to the situation at least."
        over "In an hour, well see if any lessons have been learned."

        scene cg855 with fade

        show mary concerned behind cg855
        show alexia necklace naked concerned behind cg855
        pause 3
        "The Overseer turned and briskly departed. In the process, leaving the two disobedient maids to their fate."
        "On the other side of the platform, Mary was in an even more extreme position than Alexia. Her short frame was being stretched out like a rack. She was as far up as her toes would allow, but from the squirming and whimpering Alexia guessed it wasnt enough."
        "Alexia has her own challenge. The sensation was like being stretched out on a rack. The longer it went on, the more her legs began to ache instead."
        mary "Ugh"
        "Alexia sighed eyed Mary wearily. It was hard to think through the pain, but to Alexia that almost sounded like a moan."
        "But, the thought was lost amidst the assault on her sensations. Now, the tension in her legs was far overpowered. Alexias mouth contorted in desperation, but nothing would ease her from the assault."
        al "I...I cant stay on my feet."
        al "Mary, Im"
        mary "Its okay, Sis. Its okay."
        scene cg854 with fade

        show mary concerned behind cg854
        show alexia necklace naked concerned behind cg854
        pause 3
        "Alexia pushed herself down on her heels. The tension in her legs mercifully eased for the moment, at the cost of some added pressure on her chest."
        "But, none of that mattered half as much as the shocked scream that came from her side."
        "Mary was near hoisted into the air now. Her toes didnt even make contact with the ground. It was as if her entire body was being held aloft by the clamps."
        "Mary didnt speak of the sensation with words, but her mouth rapidly formed incoherent syllables that didnt even rise to the level of vocalizations. It had left her addled and speechless."
        "Alexia held down as long as she dared. Her legs needed the rest, but the pain from her breasts was only growing. Besides, this position couldnt have been comfortable for Mary."
        mary "I cant. Even..even I cant. No moreeee."
        "In an unthinking panic, Mary swung her weight down, finding solid ground on the platform. But, now it was Alexias turn to be the victim of the full weight of the cord."
        "The intensity in her legs caught her off guard. A slow burn had turned into a raging inferno. She gasped and squirmed in her predicament, but was helpless to do anything about it."
        al "M..m...mary. We need..we need to level."
        al "Ahh!"
        al "Level!"
        scene cg856 with fade

        show mary concerned behind cg856
        show alexia necklace naked concerned behind cg856
        pause 3
        "Mary and Alexia had to work together. But, the dire predicament they were in made co-operation easy. Slowly, they worked themselves back into a balance."
        "Neither woman forced the other to bear too much weight. But, each was left with more than enough weight to leave them squirming and panting."
        "As the minutes ticked away, Alexia found herself slipping. He world was the tug on her breasts, the pain in her thighs, and the overwhelming need for balance. Sensation alone guided her. Her eyes went glossy."
        "When the Overseer returned, she found both that way. Panting and red faced. Blank eyes and whimpering. There had been failures to keep balance here and there, but Mary and Alexia had long settled into as sustainable a position as the bondage would allow."
        over "Do you understand what you did wrong?"
        al "Yes!"
        mary "Yes!"
        over "And will it happen again?"
        al "No...ah."
        "Her voice came out hoarse and faded. Alexia had to remind herself how to speak again."
        over "So youre saying I should let you down now?"
        al "Please yes!"
        mary "Yes!"
        "The Overseer nodded to herself."
        over "Insufficient difference. I will see you again in five minutes."
        "As she walked back out from the chamber, Alexia let out a long groan. This was not how shed planned to spend the day at work..."
        scene bg14 with fade
        show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

        show mary concerned at midright with dissolve
        "In the back of the Maid supply room was a small bath. It was frequented by maids after an especially difficult day on the job."
        "Suffice to say, that is where Mary and Alexia had gone."
        "Alexia sunk low enough that only her head hung above the water. Her hands absent-mindedly ran over her body. Her breasts were red. But, not quite as red as her calves."
        al "My legs feel like they were run over by a wagon."

        show mary happy at midright with dissolve
        mary "If you want, I can...massage them?"
        "Mary snuggled in close to her side. Alexia pulled back, eyes trained on the door."
        show alexia necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve
        al "Mary, you really need to have more self control. This is a public space. Anyone can walk in?"

        show mary neutral at midright with dissolve
        mary "...And?"
        "Her eyebrows narrowed. The sheer lack of comprehension on Marys face was antagonizing."
        al "...And your carelessness got us in that situation in the first place."
        "The other maid sighed and sunk her head down into the water, until it was up to her nose."
        mary "Hrmph."
        al "You really didnt learn anything, did you?"
        "Then, Mary popped up from the water slightly, splashing Alexia by accident. If Alexia was modest in her bathing, Mary was anything but. She seemed to use the event as yet another opportunity to flaunt her audaciously marked body."
        show mary happy at midright with dissolve
        mary "Youd be surprised."
        "Alexia grunted in answer. Her hands massaged her aching breasts."
        mary "Hey, Alexia... "
        mary "...Thank you for being there with me. You could have left me behind. I was trying to help you escape."
        show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
        al "You tried to cover for me. You easily could have been more direct about my involvement in those kind of...activities. Id rather my husband didnt find out about that."
        al "The way I see it, I owed you."
        "To her surprise, Mary responded with a dark laugh."
        mary "You really think that old hag would tell? She was hand-picked by Mistress. She was actually a maid here back during her fathers war. If she knew anything, the Mistress would decide if it got around or not."
        "Alexia sunk lower into the water. Was the Overseer really so loyal to Mistress? Jezera was the one ultimately in charge of the castle staff, so it did make sense. But, it was hard to associate that stuffy old woman with someone so"
        "So"
        "Alexia shivered softly. She felt like someone brushed her shoulder. But, she didnt see anyone there."
        return





label a_deep_cleaning:

scene bg6 with fade
show alexia maid neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Thirty bedrooms still to clean Then I have to dust the halls, beat the rugs, wash the curtains in the left wing"

"Alexia murmured her tasks for the day to herself as she scrambled to finish wiping down one of the dusty mirrors of a spare bedroom. She had gotten a late start today and was already falling well behind, racing against the clock to finish her duties on time."
"That in of itself seemed an impossible task. With one of the maids sick, Alexia had foolishly offered to cover more than her share of rooms in hopes of making it up to the others who had to deal with her starting work late."
"It didn't even occur to her until now just how much cleaning she'd piled onto herself."
"{i}No use in complaining now{/i}, she thought with a sigh. {i}I'll just need to be efficient.{/i}"
"Picking up her caddy of cleaning supplies, Alexia moved to the next room: the throne room."
"The room itself wasn't particularly dirty-- a discarded array of paperwork on Rowan's desk, a thin layer of dust on some of the decorative fixtures, mud-splattered floors-- but even still, it always felt like it was in a constant state of chaos."
"With half the castle staff running in and out of here, it never really gets the deep cleaning it needs, she thought miserably."
"Alexia knew she should leave her husband's area of work for later-- there were still so many other rooms that needed her attention, and Rowan would understand if she had to skip his section on a busy shift-- but she simply couldn't let it go."
"If she didn't clean now, it could be weeks before she gave the throne room the proper attention it craved."
"Dipping her sponge into a bucket of soapy water, Alexia made her way to the corner of the room and began scrubbing the floors."

show rowan necklace happy behind bg6

ro "Ahem."

"Alexia jumped, shocked to hear her husband's cleared throat behind her. She whirled around, her sponge flopping with a wet splat onto the floor."
"It appeared she wasn't the only one that had a late start to her day."

hide rowan
show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan took a moment to regard her, his arms crossed over his chest as he took in the uniform clinging to her body. A slow smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth."

al "I thought you'd already left."

"Alexia bent down to pick up the sponge. She could feel her husband's eyes on her, his gaze snagging on every curve her thin dress accentuated."

ro "It appears I didn't. But a certain maid is going to make it very hard to focus."

"Rowan strode across the room and stopped in front of his wife, his tall stature towering over her with a look of pure desire. Alexia felt the soapy water pool under her knees, brushing the bare skin of her calves."

ro "You know, my wife is away at work right now and I think my office could use a very {i}deep{/i} and {i}thorough{/i} cleaning."

show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia felt the heat rush to her face as Rowan crouched down and brushed her bangs from her eyes, his fingertips lingering against the soft skin of her cheek. A small smile tugged at the corner of her lips as she relished in her husband's roleplay."

ro "What do you say?"

menu:
    "Be a good maid and \"clean him up\".":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('alexia', 5)
        scene cg1057 with fade
        show alexia maid aroused behind cg1057
        show rowan necklace happy behind cg1057
        pause 3
        "A little voice in the back of Alexia's head reminded her of the responsibilities she still had to take care of on her shift today, but the voice was quickly drowned out by a flooding desire for her husband and his little game."
        al "You're sure she's not around? I'd hate for one of us to get caught."
        "Alexia lightly squeezed the sponge against Rowan's shoulder, pretending to clean him off. Rowan grinned and stood, pulling his wife to her feet as well. His voice slipped into the smooth, seductive tone she was well accustomed to."
        ro "Then we'd better clean up quickly, shouldn't we?"
        "Rowan's hands fell to Alexia's waist, his rough fingers pushing the fabric back to get a better feel of her curves."
        al "This is so sudden, sir. What if my overseer finds out?"
        "But Alexia moved toward him anyway, batting her eyelashes coyly up at her rogueish husband. She squeezed the sponge again, this time soaking his back. His shirt clung to his broad figure, and Alexia could feel each rippling muscle underneath."
        ro "You'll have some explaining to do."
        "Rowan's lips brushed against the shell of her ear. Alexia shuddered, the heat of his breath sending pleasant chills down her spine. She could feel her own wetness accumulating between her legs with her building desire."
        "Alexia gasped as Rowan yanked her forward, his lips pressing harshly against hers. She threw her arms around his neck, sponge dropping to the ground, as she pressed flush against his muscular figure."
        "There was a pressure against her thigh. It twitched, hard with Rowan's need for her. Alexia found herself rubbing against it without a thought, her clit throbbing with anticipation."
        "Rowan's hands slid underneath her skirt and palmed her ass."
        "{i}SMACK{/i}!"
        "Alexia's breath hitched with the first spank. Rowan repeated the motion once. Twice. Her fingers dug into his shoulders, body inclining toward him. She could hear the smile in his voice as Rowan breathed against her ear."
        ro "Get to work."
        "He pulled away suddenly, leaving Alexia breathless and flushed. Rowan plopped down in his chair and admired her with a hungry gleam in his eye. He gestured with an airy wave of his hand for her to continue."
        "Alexia bit back a smile."
        "If this was how he wanted to play, she could certainly comply."
        "Bending over, Alexia made sure to give Rowan a good view of her ass as she scrubbed the floor. She heard a content hum of enjoyment behind her, but why not raise the stakes a little?"
        "She tugged at her skirt, allowing it to slide up to her waist as she bent over. A cold breeze swept across her exposed pussy, sending a thrill through her."
        "Alexia could feel Rowan's eyes on her wet cunt and pert ass as she moved about the room, bending over to scrub and polish well past the point of cleanliness."
        "She purposely squeezed the sponge close to her, making sure the water soaked through her gown and clung to her taut breasts and firm body."
        scene bg6 with fade

        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        show alexia maid aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "It wasn't until she moved to the desk that Rowan stood up and shoved her down, his pants already unzipped and providing freedom for his stiff cock. She felt his hardness press against her from behind, grinding hard against her wetness."
        al "S-Sir, you don't mean to ravish me on your {i}desk{/i}, do you?"
        ro "Absolutely I do. I won't stop until this desk is {i}covered{/i} with our cum."
        "The thought sent a pleasant thrill through her. The feel of her husband's erection against her left her breathless and desiring more. Her legs quaked against him, desperate to feel the pressure of his cock inside of her."
        al "Sir"
        ro "{i}Master.{/i}"
        al "M-Master..."
        "He slid his fingers inside instead, curling them deeply against the walls of her pussy. Alexia moaned, her nails scraping against the tabletop."
        al "Master! Really, you must be careful Your desk is going to become {i}filthy{/i}!"
        ro "Why should I care? You'll just clean it up for me."
        "His fingers pressed deeper. A whimper escaped from her throat, and Alexia jutted her hips back, eager to meet his every touch. Rowan chuckled low under his breath, sending an eager shiver down her spine."
        ro "What a naughty little maid you are Are you always so eager to put out for your guests?"
        "She could feel him press against her open cunt now, the tip of his cock playing just along the edges. Alexia tried to press back and insert him but Rowan's hand fell to her hips, forcing her in place."
        ro "Well?"
        al "Mmm Only when they're as handsome as you are, master."
        "She shook her ass from side to side, grinding against him. An involuntary moan escaped from the hero, momentarily breaking character. One hand reached up into her hair, yanking her head back. Alexia gasped."
        ro "You know how to sweet talk me, but you're terrible at hiding what a {i}slut{/i} you are."
        "{i}SMACK{/i}!"
        "Alexia let out a cry of delight as Rowan's hand came down hard against her ass. Again. And Again."
        scene cg1058 with fade
        pause 3
        show alexia maid aroused behind cg1058
        show rowan necklace happy behind cg1058
        "She tensed herself, waiting for the next spank. He slid fully into her instead, his cock driving into her pussy until she could feel the press of his balls against her."
        al "O-Oooh!"
        "Alexia tried to muffle her moan with her hand but Rowan yanked her head back, forcing her cry to echo throughout the room. Keeping one hand on her hip, Rowan pounded into her dripping cunt, his thrusts harsh and rough as his hips smacked her soft ass."
        ro "Just as I thought. You love this, don't you, little slut? Why make you a maid when you're so good at {i}this{/i} instead?"
        "He shoved himself fully into her once more. Alexia moaned, not caring what other nearby maids or servants heard her on the other side of the door."
        al " Y-You're right. I love it, master."
        al "Please fuck me. Don't stop fucking me--!"
        "She caught a glimpse of his smirk before Rowan thrust harder into her again, the desk rattling violently underneath them. Papers and writing utensils fell off, but Alexia couldn't bring herself to care-- not when her husband's thick cock was hitting the center of her pleasure."
        "Alexia's legs shook violently with her orgasm, soft moans and whimpers escaping from her throat as she came against the desk."
        show cg1058 with sshake
        show cg1058 with sshake
        scene cg1059 with flash
        pause 3
        show alexia maid happy behind cg1059
        show rowan necklace happy behind cg1059
        "Rowan wasn't too far behind-- she felt his body convulse, then thick spurts of hot cum filled up inside of her, spilling out down her thighs and legs."
        "Cock softening, Rowan pulled out, but didn't release his wife yet; Alexia gasped in surprise as he pulled her down onto his lap as he collapsed in his chair."
        ro "You really do look sexy in that maid outfit, Alexia. I wish I got to see you in it more often."
        "She couldn't help herself; Alexia giggled, thrilled with her husband's compliment. It was almost like they were back at their little home, wrapped up in each other after a delicious meal."
        "Almost. She glimpsed at the necklaces hanging off of his chest and hers-- a constant reminder of where they really are, and who they currently belonged to."
        al "If that's how you react every time I'm in this uniform, I'll have to wear it around you more often."
        "Rowan grinned."
        ro "I'd love that."
        "They nuzzled for a few more moments before Alexia finally had to excuse herself to get back to work. In addition to cleaning half the castle, she needed to wipe up her own legs first-- and maybe give her uniform a good washing. More chores added to the list."
        "{i}Oh well{/i}, she thought with a smile. Alexia reluctantly left her husband's office and resumed her duties for the day."
        return
    "Get back to work.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
        "The idea of fooling around during work caused Alexia's heart to thump hard with excitement, but the responsible part of her brain warned her against doing so. There was still so much work to be done, after all, and she had barely started on her duties for the day."
        "If she didn't clean now, she would be working all night."
        al "I'm sorry, Rowan, but I can't right now. I still have a lot of work to get done before tonight."
        al "I'll see you after my shift."
        "Disappointment slipped onto Rowan's face. The hero took a step back, giving his wife more room to move about the office."
        ro "Oh Right. Yes, of course. I'll see you when I return to the castle."
        ro "I should get started on my field preparations, anyway."
        "With a stiff nod, Rowan sat down at his desk and began his work for the day. Alexia grimaced, an awkward silence following her as she hurriedly cleaned the room. She knew Rowan was just trying to have a little fun with her, but she really didn't have the time to spare for him today."
        "After a very uncomfortable speed clean throughout the throne room, Alexia grabbed her caddy and scurried to the next room."
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('alexia_med_corruption', triggers='week_end', conditions=('all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)
    event('in_her_hands', triggers='week_end', conditions=(('all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > 5' and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 50') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > 6' 
    and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 53') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > 7' and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 56') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > 8' 
    and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 59') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > 9' and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 62') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > 10' and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 65') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > 11' 
    and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 68') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > 12' and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 71') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > 13' and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 72'), 'alexiaAndrasObedient == False', 
    'all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"]' or 'powerlessSeen',), depends=('alexia_med_corruption',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)    
    event('alexiaJezVisits', triggers="week_end", conditions=('jezCorVisits < 3','alexiaJezObedient == True',), depends=('in_her_hands',), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)

label alexia_med_corruption:

    $ midCorHappened = True
    show smoke transition
    pause 6
    show bg31 behind smoke with dissolve
    pause 1
    hide smoke transition

    scene bg31
    show alexia intro neutral at midleft with dissolve

    "Alexia hummed to herself as she carried a pair of wooden buckets up the rolling hillside. A light breeze ruffled the tall grass to either side of the dirt trail. The faint sound of activity rose from the village below."
    "This was not the first time shed made the trek this week. Not even the first time today. She was heading to the secret little garden of flowers that shed been working on at the summit. Her plants were so hard to please. They always sang for more water."
    "It had everything. Petunias, Roses, Irises. In a sea of green hillside, it was a colorful landmark. A monument to the fact that Alexia lived here."
    "The first sign that something was off, was the absence of a frequent companion. The cat that had a home in a nearby tree wasnt there at this afternoon. Despite herself, she was almost disappointed. He was a constant, almost always in his little perch."

    show alexia intro concerned at midleft with dissolve

    "But, when she reached the hilltop, where her garden was waiting, her jaw fell. She even dropped the buckets to the ground."
    "In the mere hours since shed last been there, something horrible had happened. Something impossible. A large sapling was bursting out of the ground in the middle of the plot for the daisies. "
    "The wood of the invader was a repulsive black."
    "But, the effect it had extended to the entire garden. Long obsidian tendrils poked out of the dirt in all of the other plots. The saplings roots. Wherever it went, it brought death and chaos. Flowers that had hours before been fine were wilting."

    "She sunk to her knees."

    al "How could this have possibly happened?"
    al "I was here just hours ago. This is monstrous. This is impossible. I worked so hard to make this place perfect. "
    al "This was my private place."

    "Her eyes narrowed in on the sapling. Her heart swelled with emotion. It was disgusting. It was vile. It had destroyed the garden that shed cared so much about. She should bring an axe and chop it down. She should destroy it."
    "She rose, and approached the sapling cautiously. It was almost as tall as she was, yet it was still thin and weak. Perhaps she could simply snap it in half with her bare hands. Let the broken black husk of the invader serve as the tombstone to this place that she loved."
    "It looked so smooth. Unnatural yet oddly appealing. In a strange way it was almost"
    "Almost...beautiful."
    "The tree shook slightly. It rattled the same way old bones do."
    "Then, in the center of the trunk, an eye opened. Its wide iris looked directly at Alexia. It surveyed its new home. Alexia put her hands over her mouth. The eye looked at her with judgement. She felt undressed."
    "The eye swiveled around taking in the sights of the garden. Then it refocused on her."
    "Alexia felt her feet glued to the ground. Did she want to scream at it? Did she want to run from it? Did she want to understand how it had come to be."

    quest "Youre confused."

    "Alexia felt her mouth open, without understanding why."

    al "Im afraid."

    quest "Youre confused. Why are you confused?"

    "Alexias mouth spoke again."

    al "Because youre strange. Youre wrong. This is wrong. You dont belong here?"

    quest "I dont belong here? Are you sure?"

    al ""
    al "No."

    quest "Come here. Will you still feel I dont belong here if you come to know me?"

    "Alexia couldnt argue with that logic. Yet, there were still voices in her head screaming. What had happened to her garden? How can such a black vile thing be trusted."

    show alexia intro aroused at midleft with dissolve

    "She approached the tree and put a hand on its perfect trunk. At once she felt a fire, spread through her body from the point of contact. It settled between her legs."

    al "Ah."

    quest "Now do you know me? Now are you confused?"

    al "I-"

    scene black with fade

    "Alexia blinked."
    "Alexia saw a blue storm rage overhead above a land where the trees grew from up to down. The broken incoherent landscape was as overwhelming and consuming as the storm over head. Yet, it too was almost beautiful."
    "Alexia blinked."
    "She was standing in front of a doorway. Inside all she could see was a winding traverse of paths. The structure was old. Writing carved into it had long since been erased. "
    "But, the area around the doorway was all wrong. The sand was pure crimson, and the sky was illuminated by dancing colors. Alexia had not been too many places, but she knew that this was not anywhere shed ever even heard of."
    "Alexia blinked."
    "She was naked and kneeling on some strange platform. She gazed forward, and a familiar face gazed back at her. Rowan. The man she loved. The man shed centered her entire life around. "
    "She wanted to open her mouth and tell him about the flower garden. About that beautiful horrible sapling. But, she couldnt speak."

    if all_actors['alexia'].relation > 50 and avatar.corruption > 30:
        "Instead, she was forced to watch on in silent horror as the face in front of her distorted and twisted in on itself. Bones and cartilage twisted and contorted unnaturally. When it finally finished, she was staring at an entirely new, entirely different face."
        "The question was just if it was still Rowans face at all?"

    elif all_actors['alexia'].relation > 50 and avatar.corruption < 31:
        "Instead, she was forced to stare straight ahead as something happened to her. At first it was a little bit painful. It was only through him she knew something was happening. His mouth gaped in shock...in disgust at the changes that were happening. He was disgusted by her."
        "There was a creaking sound. Her entire face was shifting. Changing. Would she even recognize herself when she was done? Would he?"
    else:

        "She stared at Rowans face for a long time. The longer she looked the more angry she got. How could he just look at her like that? How could he expect her to keep on staring at him forever? Didnt he know that she was her own person? That she didnt owe him anything?"
        "Fuck him. Fuck him. Fuck him. Fuck him. Fuck him. She spat in Rowans face."

    "That was when the silence was broken. A single statement that pierced the veil."

    show rowan necklace neutral behind black

    ro "Why?"

    "Alexia didnt know. She blinked."

    if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
        scene bg9 with fade
        show alexia white concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia felt cold. She blinked twice more, but the world around her didnt fade away anymore. She was in bed with Rowan. The cold was the breeze through the slightly opened window."
        "Alexia rose from bed and shut the window. There was sand in her eyes."
        "Just what had that dream been?"
        "She looked back at Rowan. Her arm stretched and unstretched."
        "The garden, the tree, that strange cacophony of images? Shed never had a dream like that before. Hell, shed never even kept a garden when she lived in Arthdale."
        "She had wanted to, though."
        "Rowan was on his side snoring loudly. It had been years since the peaceful post-war days. But, he still looked the same. Or at least mostly the same."
        if avatar.corruption > 30:
            "But, looks could be deceiving..."
        else:
            "After all, when it came down to it, she was the one whod changed most..."
        al "...Rowan, I"
        "She shook her head. What was there to even say to him?"
        show alexia white neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Maybe she shouldnt have shut the window. Alexia decided that perhaps she needed some air. Some real air."
        "Alexia walked over to the closet. She needed to get dressed."
    else:

        scene bg7 with fade
        show alexia white concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia felt uncomfortable. She was sweating. She blinked twice and looked around. She was back in her guest room. All the blankets on her must have trapped the heat."
        "Just what had that dream been?"
        "She stretched her arms and let out a big yawn. Her eyes scanned the room. It felt like there should be something else here."
        "The garden, the tree, that strange cacophony of images? Shed never had a dream like that before. Hell, shed ever even kept a garden when she lived in Arthdale."
        "She had wanted too, though."
        "Alexia wrapped herself in her arms. Even that element of touch felt good. "
        al "I shouldnt have wine before bed."
        "She rose from bed and walked automatically to her closet. The room had a malaise hanging over it. It was too stuffy and too quiet. It made Alexia want to get a bit of air. Use a walk to get that dream out of her system."

    scene cg262 with fade
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind cg262

    "The wind swept softly over the black Bloodmeen sky this morning. Alexia could feel it clearly from atop one of the unused castle spires that pierce the clouds. From this vantage point she could see the peaks of mountains miles away. The snow on their peaks was so beautiful."
    "Alexia brushed her hand along the stone railings. This was not the first time that shed come up here. She liked to take private walks to clear her head. It was all in the castle, so her captors didnt mind."
    "She looked over the railings and found a seemingly endless drop. From her readings, shed learned that being thrown from the spires had once been a common execution method here. So it was strange that she found this a place of peace."
    "Alexia breathed in the air. It was rather thin here. It was easy to get light headed. Perhaps that was the point?"

    al "Sometimes, I feel like you dont live out here, Solansia. That this is a place you cant reach."

    "She spoke out towards the rising sun."

    al "Mother taught me that you were always watching over us. That you cared for your children above all else. "
    al "But, if you do, why did this all happen?"
    al "So, I have to believe its something about the place. That you want to help, but you cant. Otherwise, mother was wrong."
    al "..."
    al "The more I think about it, the more it feels that mother was wrong about a lot of things"

    "The back of her hand brushed against her bosom. Even that felt good."
    "She turned the corner of the spire, and found herself staring at something she hadnt expected to see. Something that shook her bones."
    "Many of the spires had little gardens at the top. Because this was Bloodmeen, and thus designed by demons, they often had demonic roses or thickets of spiky plants designed less to lighten the place up and more to terrify. They clung to life on the moisture of passing clouds."
    "But, this garden had something shed never seen before."
    "There was a tall strong hardwood tree bursting out of the ground, with its uppermost branches entwining with gargoyles on the spire. It was a tree that had grown together with the building. It was an astonishing sight, unlike anything shed seen before"
    "...and the wood of the tree was absolutely pitch black. All color drained from Alexias face."
    "It wasnt the same tree exactly. It looked more real, more natural, than the gangly creature of last night. It was also old and strong, unlike the strange ephemeral sapling. The lack of a giant eye was also a fairly notable distinction."
    "However, the wood was the same unsettling black. More to the point, it certainly had a dark aura to it. As Alexia stood in its presence, she felt it like a gravity pool urging that she come closer."

    menu:
        "Flee from the tree.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ midCorFlee = True
            "Alexia took a step backwards. Then another. In moments, she broke into an open run away from the nightmare come to life. How had that got there? Had it always been there?"
            "She ducked back inside the building. Suddenly she didnt seem to mind the stuffiness quite as much. Her mind was racing. Her heart was racing."
            "What had she just seen? And why had she...why has she wanted to approach it, just like she had in the dream?"
            if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
                scene bg9 with fade
            else:
                scene bg7 with fade
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            "She curled up in the corner, with her arms wrapped around her legs. Tears had started rolling down her face."
            "There was something strange going on. Something horrifying. That couldnt have been an ordinary tree. It must have been somehow magic. After all, surely someone like Jezera or Clionha had the power to warp the dreams of their subject."
            "Alexia balled her hands into a fist."
            "But, did they have the power to make someone like those dreams?"
            if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
                show rowan necklace naked at midright with dissolve
                ro "Alexia, are you okay? Whats wrong?"
                show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                al "Its nothing really. You dont have to worry about it at all. Im just still getting used to this place. Even after all this time, its still so strange, you know?"
                al "...Thats all."
                al "Thats all."
            scene black with fade
            "Alexia has now reached medium corruption. Her reaction to different events and scenes will change as a result. At this rate, Alexias corruption will only grow and grow"
            return
        "Approach the tree.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ midCorFlee = False
            "Alexias eyes glazed over slightly. What would be so wrong with taking a closer look? It wasnt every day one saw the figment of a dream come to life. Maybe, it would just be a strange coincidence"
            "Her hips swayed ever so slightly as she stepped towards it. The dream had already started to blur, but that fire shed felt hadnt."
            "Her hand touched the exterior of the tree. Hard. Strong. Smooth. The smoothness was the most unnatural element. It should have felt more coarse and bumpy. But, what she didnt feel was that same fire shoot up her body."
            "She stroked the tree softly. Perhaps it had all been her mind playing tricks on her. Perhaps shed seen this tree before, and the reason there was a black tree in her dream was because her brain was playing tricks on her. Certainly this tree didnt have a large eye in the middle of it."
            "Alexia sighed and slumped down against the tree. It was a good spot to lay against. Despite the trees hardness, it almost felt like laying down in freshly cleaned sheets."
            "She wasnt even cold anymore. Her conscious mind didnt even process it, but the closer she was to the tree the less she felt the high altitude wind and the chill it sent through her body."
            "She closed her eyesand at once images went through her head."
            scene black with fade
            if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 6:
                "The strong embrace of a hand on the back of her neck. The knowledge she was about to...takenand that there was nothing she could do about it. The feeling of a massive cock filling her body"
                "...slamming into her with a strength not held back by sentiment or concern. The man wanted to user her body, and didnt care what she thought on the matter"
                "...Not that she disliked it..."
            elif all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence'] > 6:
                "The scent of female anatomy mere inches from her face. The feeling of her arms and legs tied down. No escape to be found anywhere. That intoxicating scent coming closer and closer..."
                "...Then smothering her. Making it impossible to breathe. Only one thing to do"
                "...Open her mouth and put her tongue to work."
            else:
                "Hands were running up and down her body. It could have been two. It could have been a hundred. But, everywhere they touched, like ripples in a pond, electricity moved out in every direction. A thrilling, erotic lightning"
                "...It was everywhere now. In her legs, in her arms, in her bosom. Her body squirmed outside of her control"
                "...Everything was lost to the pleasure. Everything was the pleasure"
            "When she opened her eyes, she found her own hands moving. They were rubbing her breasts, and her legs. Alexia gasped out. How had her body gotten so sensitive, so eager, in such a short amount of time?"
            "In a rush, she threw off her dress. She didnt need it. The tree would be her warmth."

            scene cg301 with fade
            show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg301
            pause 3
            "Now, without anything to get in her way, her hands went back to work. A long feminine groan slipped past her lips at the exact moment that two of her fingers sank into her cunt. Her other hand was busy pawing at her nipples, tweaking and rubbing them."
            "It had taken some time, but she could feel it now. Her body was alight. There was fire running through her veins. Fire between her legs. She felt like she bursting with constrained heat. She liked how that felt."
            al "Ah..."
            "Normally she liked to put more effort into rubbing her clit, but her fingers sank deep into her sex. It felt good to have something inside of her. She liked how it felt too."
            "That one thought prevailed over the others. She liked this. She liked the frantic movement of her fingers into her body. She liked the lewd display she was putting on. She liked the thought of someone coming up here and seeing what a slut she was."
            "Thats right. What a total slut."
            al "Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Im a slut. Im a total slut. Ah."
            "The sound it made would be unmistakable. The watery sound of a pussy in use. So too would the smell. There was something deeply erotic about the knowledge that this place would smell like her lewdness if anyone passed."
            "Alexia worked her finger faster and faster. Building up to it. There was no restraint or consideration. Just a powerful desire to bring herself to orgasm. To bathe in the way that it felt."
            al "A slut. A slut. Ah. Such a slut. Such a fucking slut. Ah."
            "She was so close now. The heat was rising up. It was consuming her. It was mere moments from pouring out her body. Her fingers put everything they could into"
            "Plop. There was an odd sound next to her. Alexia slowed down, though did not stop touching entirely, to see what it had been."

            scene cg302 with fade
            pause 3
            "One of the strange fruit growing high up in the tree had fallen right next to her. She used the hand that had been at her breast to pick it up and examine it."
            "Had it been...a gift for her? There would only be one way to find out"
            "A voice in the back of her head pleaded for her to stop. Didnt she understand what would happen to her if she indulged herself too much? Didnt she see what was happening to her?"
            "Alexia didnt listen to that voice. Instead she bit into the bizarre fruit."

            scene cg304 with fade
            show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg304
            pause 3
            "The moment she tasted its sweet nectar, her head went fuzzy. It tasted like it had been dipped in honey. She took another bite. Orange juices dribbled down her chin, down her breasts, over her stomach"
            "Her body was stained by its juices. The taste of it made her head buzz. It was so hard to think. She just wanted more."
            "The fingers between her legs slowly pumped away. They kept her riding the edge of a coming orgasm. So close she could feel it, but still building and building the longer she kept this high."
            al "I.Oh"
            "She couldnt help herself. She couldnt stop biting into the sweet tasting fruit. She couldnt stop fucking herself at just the right pace to keep her moaning and squirming."
            "With all the liquids running over her body, she was making herself dirty. The sticky filth of the fruits juices stained her skin, and pooled together underneath her with her own wetness. The strange mixture watered the dark tree."
            "Alexias mind had long since faded off. It was lost in the overpowering high that both the fruit and the eroticism of the moment offered her. Instead it was like her body was acting on its own. Like a marionette. "
            "Her empty moaning called out into the distance. It was like a cry to the heavens. How could she even care if she was being too loud? If everyone in the entire castle could hear what a fucking slut she was, that would make it all the sweeter."
            "Her nether region spasmed. Her cunt ached for pleasure. The fire in her body ached for release. The high in her mind ached for complete bliss. The entirety of Alexias being cried out to go over the edge."
            "And it was obliged."
            quest "Cum."

            scene cg303 with fade
            show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg303
            pause 3
            al "Ah! Ah! Ah!"
            "Alexia gasped and squirmed and spasmed. Her body was in the midst of pure release. The fire that had swept her insides exploded out with all of her energy. It was an eye rolling, mind melting orgasm."
            "In the process, her spasming cunt let loose a torrent of her own juices. It watered the base of the dark tree."
            "When the ghost of the orgasm had passed, it left the limp form of Rowans wife, curled up against the trunk. Her eyes fluttered weakly, and her mouth hung awkwardly. Her form was devoid of all strength, all energy."
            "As the fog over her head cleared, a single thought pierced through. If that what was the pleasure of living in a place like Bloodmeen, then why would anyone ever leave?"
            "But, that thought was followed by a second, less accepting one. A curiosity. Why had she done that? Didnt she know that she shouldnt have approached the tree? After all, it was surely magic. It had to be trying to do something to her."
            "...Something"
            quest "Is this where you heard that noise from?"
            "Alexia blinked awake. There were voices in the distance, figures talking. With that realization, came the second realization that she was naked and covered in filth."
            quest "Do you think its some kind of infiltration?"
            quest "Idiot. Since when can humans fly?"
            "Alexia scrambled to her discarded dress, and threw it on as quickly as she could. That had been a fun...diversion, but it would be better if no one found her. Especially not like that."
            scene bg14 with fade
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
            show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
            "Later on, that same day, another odd occurrence happened. Alexia was walking down the hallway when she ran into Jezera. Her Mistress looked her up and down, as the woman always seemed to do, and kept going."
            "But, as she passed, she let loose a sly little comment."
            je "Someone is looking sunny today. Did something fun happen that I had the misfortune to miss?"
            "Alexia didnt respond to the demoness. But, when she reflected on the encounter, she realized that Jezera had been right."
            "She really had been smiling."
            $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
            scene black with fade
            "Alexia has now reached medium corruption. Her reaction to different events and scenes will change as a result. At this rate, Alexias corruption will only grow and grow"
            return






label in_her_hands:

$ inHerHandsSeen = True

scene black with fade

"{b}The Seed Was Always There.{/b}"

scene bg14 with fade

"Muffled footsteps tapped their way down the hall, but at this late hour there was no one awake to hear them."
"The footsteps crept along, past the living quarters down to the entry hall. All the sentries were outside on the gates. There was no one watching inside of the castle. No one to watch Alexia creep outside."

scene bg3 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    "Back in their room, Rowan was softly snoring. In his dreams, was his wife still sleeping beside him? This wasnt the first time shed snuck out in the middle of the night. He seemed none the wiser."
    "Alexia knew where she was heading. Shed found the place a few days prior and hadnt been able to stop thinking about it since. It was just at the edge of the outer walls, tucked away in a grove of the strange trees that grew in the northern wastes."

"It was a large pond. Perhaps large enough to be considered a small lake. It stood alone in a large clearing, surrounded by menacing trees looming on every side."
"The moon shimmered atop its crystal waters. When shed first seen it, Alexia had not thought it possible that such a thing could exist out here."
"An oasis of beauty amongst the desolation."
"Alexia walked over to the edge of the pond and stared at her own reflection in the water. Despite the smooth perfection of the waters surface, her own image was distorted."
"Without a word or a seconds hesitation, she worked one of her arms out of her dress. And then the other. Moments later, her garment fell to the earth at her feet."

show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Now exposed, she stared at the reflection a moment longer. Shed thought about doing this since shed found the pond. It reminded her of the place where shed used to practice back home. That old lake by her fathers house."
"She put her hands on her head and started to sway her hips side to side. The motions were awkward, the gears had not been worked in a long time. But, she had always been a natural dancer. It came back to her quickly."

show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

"An hour later, and she was a blur of motion. Spinning and swaying, dipping and bowing. All of the dances she knew were twirls and circles. She twisted her body rhythmically as though guided by the sounds of unheard drums and flutes."
"How many years had it been since she danced like this? How did she even remember all of the steps? The longer it went on, the deeper and deeper the smile on her face became."
"What would Rowan think if he knew she was dancing like this, exposed in the moonlight? What would he-"

show alexia necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve

"But, why should it matter what he thought?"
"Shed always studiously acted in a way that wouldnt reflect badly on him, even while he was away. She shouldnt do this. She shouldnt do that. What would Rowan think? What would people say if they saw Rowans wife dancing naked by the pond?"
"What people would say didnt seem to matter as much now."
"She stopped in place, forgetting where she was for a moment. The memory took up all the mental space needed to dance. But, then something brought her crashing back to reality."

show alexia necklace naked shocked at midleft with dissolve

quest "Dont stop. Its been such a delightful performance."

show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia looked around frantically. Her hands went flying to her body to cover whatever dignity could be salvaged. Someone had seen her? No no no no no no. That was impossible. Shed"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "You can relax, my dear. Its just me. Your little nighttime dalliances are safe with me."

"Alexias jaw dropped. Jezera strode out of the shadows, nibbling on an apple. If there was anyone who this knowledge could be turned into a weapon by, it was her. Though, if there was one person who wouldnt be scandalized it would be her as well."

if alexiaJezeraSex > 0:
    "After all, not even their past...affairs...had reached Rowans ears. But thinking about that only made Alexia all the more red faced."

je "I never knew that you had a performance like that in you. How have you been my guest for so long now, yet I havent seen that?"

"She strode closer, bridging the distance between them. Alexia took a step back. "

je "Fruit, my dear?"

"She held out an apple for Alexia. It gleamed with juices from the light of the lake. Alexia opened her hand and grasped it. Jezera smiled at her gently."

al "You werent...supposed to see that."

"She took a bite of the apple. Juicy. Delicious. She really was quite famished."



je "And yet here I am. You happened to have selected one of my favorite spots in the entire castle as the place where you werent supposed to be seen. Perhaps youre the trespasser. Perhaps, I ought to give you a few swats on the rear."

"Alexia lowered her eyes. The fruit dropped from her hands. Had she really thought that this magical place would be undiscovered? Of course, Jezera would have known about it. The castle and its vicinity was her territory."



je "Oh, keep that chin up, pretty dove. I was joking. Its quite a beautiful little spot. More beautiful then youd know even. Id be quite the hypocrite if I shamed you for being attracted to it."

show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia chuckled softly."

al "I suppose so. What did you mean by more beautiful than Id know?"

je "Perhaps Ill show you, someday. Its quite the sight."

show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

"As she said it, her eyes lowered slightly to take in another sight entirely. Alexia noticed for the first time once again that she was still naked. Without even thinking, she turned away to escape Jezeras gaze."

je "Oh come now. Its nothing I havent seen before."

"Alexia sighed. She was right, of course, but it wasnt like she liked Jezera being right either. Jezera seemed more and more familiar by the day. With a reluctantly sigh, she turned back around and put her hands on her hips."

show alexia necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve

al "Fine, just get all the oggling out of the way now, you lech."

"Jezera giggled, eyes shamelessly taking in Alexias form."

je "Im glad were on the same page."
je "I hope youd be a good girl and indulge my curiosity. But, what brought on this nocturnal adventure of yours? Or perhaps this is a tradition that I am just now becoming aware of"

show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia shook her head."

al "No. No. Its distinctly...distinctly a one time occurence. I just missed dancing. Back in Arthdale, I would dance all the time."

show alexia necklace naked sad at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia chuckled darkly to herself."

al "Its actually...well, it was how I convinced Rowan to see me as more than his childhood playmate."

show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

"Jezera clapped softly and smirked. It was exactly the kind of thing she would approve of."

je "And you missed it. Thus, the excursion to my little pond for a twirl or two?"

al "Yeah."

if alexia_has_sex_with_jezera_during_demon_book:
    je "In fact, I firmly recall you telling me about your love of dancing in the past, no?"

    scene black with fade
    "Alexia felt a shot of embarrassment. She remembered that day when shed told Jezera all too well. The tome. Tea time together."
    "..What had come after tea"
    scene bg3 with fade
    show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "I just have one question for you, my dear."
je "Why the choice of...apparel?"

show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia kept her mouth closed. She hadnt really considered it at the time. She just took off her clothes without thinking. Why had she done that?"

show alexia necklace naked sad at midleft with dissolve

al "I wanted to see my reflection."
al "How much Ive changed. Aged."

"Jezera tilted her head. There was truth to the answer. It simply hadnt been the whole truth. But, what would a demoness say if Alexia told her that she found the experience...thrilling?"
"Jezera didnt reply with words. She took another step closer. This time, Alexia didnt back up. Then, in a sudden motion, she brushed her hand along Alexias face. How could the hands of a monster be so gentle?"

je "I see it now. This entire excursion...you feel cooped up, dont you?"

al "I-"

je "Like youre decaying. Losing the luster you once had, while trapped. Like a caged bird wondering if youll ever see the sun again."

al "..."

show alexia necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve

"She tilted her head to the side, refusing to meet Jezeras eyeline."

al "I am a prisoner. Your prisoner."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"Jezera shook her head."

je "In a sense yes. But, in another sense...you are your own prisoner. Rowans prisoner. The prisoner of all the lords and elders who told you how to live your life."

show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "No. Im...No."

"Jezera sighed and took a step back, leaving Alexia some space. It wasnt true. Right? She was just making up excuses not to be the subject of Alexias resentment. This woman had kidnapped her and was now pretending to be innocent."
"Still, it wasnt like she had many other people to talk to around here."

show alexia necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve

al "I havent seen my home in so long. I havent even seen green grass. The only sun in my world is that is mellow washed out...thing...that hovers overhead. How can you tell me that youre not the one keeping me here?"

"Jezera started to say something. No doubt a witty retort. But, then she thought better of it. For a brief second, there was a crack. No devious smirk. No eternal confidence. But, when an answer came to her, it all came roaring back with it."

je "Youre right. I am keeping you prisoner in this castle. Not my ideal state of affairs. Im quite fond of you really. But, you are the key to the loyalty of our most valuable general. "
je "Would that I could without losing leverage over one of my most reliable catspaws, Id let you walk out of here right now."
je "Ive done what I could to make your stay comfortable. You may be bound in some ways, but Ive tried to unbind you in others. I owe you that much, at least. And thus far you havent seemed entirely inclined against it."

if alexiaSecondsSex:
    scene cg203 with fade
    "Alexia shifted uncomfortably. Certainly, Jezeras insistence on exploration had not been as unpleasant as she might have once anticipated."
    scene bg3 with fade
    show alexia necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "Still, I cannot avoid the matter at hand."
je "Your enmity is not without my understanding or consideration, my dear. It truly isnt. But, since I cannot let you walk out the gate here and now, let me at least give you something else. A taste of the kind of freedom that even a prisoner can have."
je "For an evening, I want us to not be Mistress and vassal. Just friends. Two women uncontent with the place that the universe set for us."
je "I dont ask for much. Just the tiniest sliver of your trust."

"Jezera extended her hand to Alexia."

je "You want to see the natural sun? I can give you that again."
je "Come with me. There are some things I want to show you."

show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia stared down at the outstretched hand skeptically. How could she trust this woman, after everything that had happened to her? Jezera did nothing but lie. Nothing but deceive. And yet, she was the only one who seemed to understand what she was going through"
"...and she was saying shed let Alexia see the real sun again"


label jezCorMenu:

menu:
    "Accept her offer.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump wholeNewWorld
    "Refuse.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "This option may lock off certain segments of content. Alexia will have made her choice. Only select this if you really mean it."
        menu:
            "I mean it.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Alexia closed her eyes. The things that Jezera was saying sounded good. Letting her guard down for just a night. Accepting that Jezera might not want bad things for her."
                "It was true that in recent days shed had so many thoughts and fantasies. It had been driving her wild. No matter what she might claim, Jezera was a part of them. She had thoughts about Jezera. Feelings about her."
                "All of that was true. But, something else was as well."
                al "Youre a liar."
                show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
                je "Well its not like I dont understand a little bit of"
                al "No."
                "She took a step forward. "
                al "I dont trust you. This entire thing smells too fishy. I dont know why but"
                al "Did you know I was coming down here? Did you come down on purpose?"

                show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
                je "What!? I.."
                "Alexia put up her hand. It had taken her a second. Shed almost believed Jezeras little speech. But, ever since she came here, when had Jezera ever done anything but try to get into her panties? Every inch of trust had been exploited."
                show alexia necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve
                al "Did you come down here on purpose knowing I was here? I know that you have the power to see things far away."
                show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
                "Jezera giggled slightly."
                je "You say such horrible things about me, but frankly Im mostly just flattered that you think Im capable of such manipulations. Im flattered."
                al "Oh yeah?"
                "Alexia reached down and grabbed her clothes, covering her nakedness behind them. A screen layer between the two women."
                al "Well you can be flattered somewhere else."
                al "Im sick of it."
                show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
                al "You can kill me whenever you want. You can probably control my mind or turn me into a bat."
                al "But, all you do is play these fucking games with me. A grope here. A shoulder rub there. I know what youre doing. I may be-"
                al "I may"
                al "..."
                al "Im a different woman from the one who you first brought here."
                al "Maybe, youre right. Maybe all of my life Ive been tied down by all the expectations people had of me. What people wanted from me. Maybe I need to explore what I want."
                "She jabbed a finger at Jezera."
                al "But, what I dont want is to explore it with you. "
                "Jezera stood in place as if she stopped functioning. That usual smug grin on her lips just wasnt there. It was an eerie sight. Alexia was the one without any clothes, but Jezera was the one who was naked."
                je "..."
                je "Are you sure about that?"
                al "I couldnt be more sure."
                "Jezera sighed."

                je "A pity. After all the ways Ive changed you already, you still dont understand the source of your new perspective. But, Im not mad. Youll come crawling back to me before long. I always get what I want."
                je "Always."
                "Without a further word, the demoness turned on her heels and began the short trek back to the castle. Alexia wanted to shout at her back, saying that it would never happen. Where did that bitch get off saying that?"
                "But, she didnt want to press the matter any further. Already she was walking on thin ice. So, Jezera walked into the distance, with nary a further word exchanged between them."
                scene bg9 with fade
                show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                ro "You want me to try to keep you away from Jezera."
                "Alexia leaned against the wall and nodded, trying not to show the full weight of her feelings. A true fight between Jezera and Rowan would be bad for everyone."
                al "I dont know what shes up to, but I just want to be safe. I dont want to be rude to her. God knows she isnt the right enemy to make. But, Im scared of what she might try if I do spend more time with her."
                "Rowan nodded. He would never decline a request like that. It would mean she couldnt work as part of the household staff too since Jezera had so much power over them."
                "Alexia gripped her arms to her chest tighter. Jezera had not retaliated at all for her defiance since the confrontation at the pond. She didnt even seem to have acknowledged anything was amiss when they passed each other in the halls."
                "Just what was Jezeras game here? What had she wanted with Alexia in the first place? Alexia was forced to wonder in silence."
                $ jezNTR = False
                return
            "Take me back to the menu.":


                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump jezCorMenu


label wholeNewWorld:

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"Alexia slowly reached down and grabbed her hand. Jezeras smile widened."

je "Close your mouth!"

al "What?"

je "I said, close your mouth!"

show alexia necklace naked shocked at midleft with dissolve

"Suddenly, Jezera leapt forward. Startled and totally overwhelmed by Jezeras superhuman strength, Alexia was dragged along with her. The two women, captor and captive, landed with a splash in the middle of the lake and then sank under the water."
"If someone had been watching above the surface, they would have swiftly become very alarmed. After all, Jezera and Alexia never came up."

scene black with fade

"Alexia slammed her eyes shut as her body hit the water. She had expected to feel water all around her. And for a moment, she did. But, in mere seconds she mostly felt air, save for a small puddle that she easily could have stood up in."
"Alexia opened her eyes."

scene caveanimation with fade
show jezera happy behind caveanimation
show alexia necklace naked shocked behind caveanimation

"She was sitting in some kind of cavern. Above her head, the water formed a flat surface, as though it were on the ground. It still rippled from the impact of the two bodies crashing through. But, just as wonderous was what was all around her."
"It seemed that she was now in a small crystalline cavern. Everywhere she looked, blue sparkling lights sparkled out of the cracks. Light reflected around the room, illuminating gems all around. A swirling cacophony of lights."

al "...So pretty"

"It was impossible. A rush of colour and sensation that she couldnt have even imagined. Swirling all around her. Gems peeked out of every crack and crevice. Like a sea of stars."

je "In truth, I dont know how it formed. It must have been here for hundreds of years. It might even predate the castle itself."
je "Its a little secret that only I know. Well, now only you and I."
je "It was always hidden here under the surface. Appearances can be deceiving, my dear."

"Alexia nodded along softly to Jezeras words. She was captivated by the light. Who could have thought these dark lands held a wonder like this"

al "May I...may I have a second. Just to take it all in."

je "Of course, as much time as you need. This is my gift. To you."

"Sometime later, Jezera leaned down and extended her hand to Alexia once more."

je "If youre not too set on being a prisoner, there is more I could show you. So much more. All your life squirreled away in a dinky hut. Let me show you something incredible."

"Alexias eyes trailed around the interior of the lake. The lights, the ethereal beauty of it all. It was so incredible. Something shed remember for her entire life."
"This time there was no hesitation when she gripped Jezeras hand."
"Jezera gave Alexia a reassuring smile, and then turned to the wall of the cavern. Her hand glowed an unearthly purple, and a swirl of sound and mist appeared. A portal. Alexia and Jezera went through it together."

scene bg10 with fade

$ jezPortals = 0
$ visitTundra = True
$ visitMarket = True
$ visitCliffs = True
$ visitLibrary = True

label jezPortalsMenu:

"Where to now?"

menu:
    "The Frozen Tundra." if visitTundra == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "They went to a small hamlet in the Frozen Tundra outlands. It was near the layline, which made it a convenient destination, But Jezera mainly chose it for the towns secret beer brewing tradition. Alexia tried a mug and instantly understood why."
        "Long after each sip, it left a warm feeling in her belly. The beer was room temperature, but the drink was made of heat. To the people of the frozen lands, a drink like this could save lives."
        "The people here were warm and friendly. They marveled at the appearance of guests at all so far away from any major towns or trade routes."
        $ visitTundra = False
        $ jezPortals += 1
        jump jezPortalsMenu

    "The Night Market of Travelers Rest." if visitMarket == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Then they were off to Travelers Rest just in time to see the famous night market. Jezera had to fly them overwater for nearly an hour to get there. The most incredible things in the world could be found at the night market. Every twist and turn made Alexias eyes grow wider."
        "Six armed beasts from the east locked in golden cages. Spices in green and gold and rainbow. Milk squeezed fresh on the spot by a big breasted half-minotaur. Though, nothing was as stunning as the strange array of people who walked through the market."
        "Light skinned humans. Dark skinned humans. Some as black as coal and some as pale as the moon. Some had strange piercings in places that it frankly hurt to imagine. Humans and non humans. Spotless lords and perfumed dancers from the empire."
        "Jezera picked a man at random from the crowd, the son of a pirate lord with an intricately styled beard, and bet Alexia that she could have him fucking her in a nearby inn within half an hour. Alexia laughed and demanded that Jezera make him cum in that time too."
        "Jezera walked out of the place with a smirk just fifteen minutes later."
        $ visitMarket = False
        $ jezPortals += 1
        jump jezPortalsMenu

    "Hidden cliffs of Mithras." if visitCliffs == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "From there, Jezera took her to the hidden cliffs of Mithras, at the far end of the Dragons Tail. The great mammalian beasts that roamed the waves allowed them on their backs for a ride. They took it all the way to the ruins of an ancient city."
        "Jezera showed her the hidden temples and passageways that non-magical human explorers had never been able to penetrate. Inside she saw old sites and buildings that almost no living human had seen before."
        "Alexia stood around marveling at the grand structures and unique designs. It was so different from the way people built houses in Rosaria. Did people really live this way?"
        "Jezera took great delight in showing off special segments. She was especially familiar with all the curses and magical items around. The way she described the place was almost like a living organism. The lines of magic were the lifeblood of the place."
        "In that way, even now it was almost still alive."
        $ visitCliffs = False
        $ jezPortals += 1
        jump jezPortalsMenu

    "The Hidden Library, Tharafin." if visitLibrary == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Jezera took Alexia deep into the woods of Ealoean to the hidden library Tharafin. Once well populated, it now lies mostly undisturbed, protected by magic from the passage of time, and the respect of all elves from the ravages of war."
        "The library was built inside of a great tree that stands taller than the largest tower and wider than a castle. Only through magic can one even get in or out."
        "Still, a few of the elves can be seen going through the halls, consulting the wisdom of ancient times. Alexia is left to stare at the vast halls in wonder. The books are gibberish to any besides the elves themselves. But the sheer number of them, in their millions, is daunting."
        "Jezera let Alexia explore through the building, looking at all of the wondrous art pieces and design elements. Even if one cannot read their great books, the mere comprehension of the sheer amount of knowledge stored is...daunting."
        $ visitLibrary = False
        $ jezPortals += 1
        jump jezPortalsMenu

    "Home..." if jezPortals > 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump jezCorHome


label jezCorHome:

show alexia necklace naked sad at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

al "Can you take me home?"

je "Back to the castle? Already? The sun is only just coming up."

"Alexia shook her head. Her bangs cast a shadow over her eyes."

al "No. Home."

"Jezera opened another portal, and the two walked through it together. Hand in hand."

scene bg38 with fade
show jezera disguised smirk at midright with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
pause 0.5
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

"Jezera and Alexia stepped out in a vast countryside. They stood on top of green grass, wet from the morning dew. As they appeared, a green dress appeared on Alexias body. An illusion in case locals walked by."

"Her eyes swept the horizon. So much green. So much life. It was exactly how she remembered it."

al "..."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "..."

"She sank to her knees. All the strength left her body."
"In the distance, the darkened night sky started to twist into a glowing yellow. The sun was rising. It was morning."

al "..."

show jezera disguised neutral at midright with dissolve

"She felt a hand on her shoulder and looked up. Jezera was looking at her with a face that shed never shown before. Almost like...almost like sympathy."

je "Do you want to stay here a bit longer? We can watch the sunrise here."

"Alexia looked around. This place seemed vaguely familiar. Not somewhere shed been often. But, definitely somewhere shed been before."

al "Can we go back to Arthdale?"


je "We can. But, you know its still a ruin, yes? You might not find it such a pretty sight."




"Alexia shook her head softly."

al "I know. I know. I just...I want to be there to see the sunrise."

je "..."
je "Okay. Lets go."

"The two made it much of the way to Arthdale. Alexias pace grew slower and more unsteady the longer that they went on. Eventually, Alexia herself asked to stop. Shed changed her mind. She didnt want to go any further."
"They watched the sun rise there on that Rosarian road, mere miles from the place Alexia once called home."

scene black with fade
show jezera disguised smirk behind black

"About two hours later, Jezera was leading Alexia down the intricately planned streets of Qerazel. Alexia marveled at the variety of colours they made buildings in. Red, blue, purple, green, gold, white, orange"

je "If you dont mind, this stop will be more for my personal enjoyment."

"Jezera led Alexia into domed building whose perfumed smell even radiated out into the street. Inside was a labyrinth of silk and smoke."

scene bg24 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
show jezera disguised smirk at midright with dissolve

al "This is a?"

je "A den of sin? Home of depravity? A jolly good time?"
je "Its a brothel, yes. {i}The Empress of the Waters{/i}. This place is an old favourite of mine, from my own experimental days."

if 'castle.buildings["brothel"].lvl >= 1':
    je "You should recognize the design. Its as much a second home to Shaya as it is to me. One could even say more so. Naturally, we took it as the template when designing our own services."
    je "Still. There is nothing quite like the original."

"The area where they were standing was fairly empty, but in the distance Alexia could hear muffled voices. Moans and gasps mostly. This must not have been the normal entrance. She did say she was...intimately familiar with this place, after all."

mada "Two?"

je "Two should be sufficient, yes. Unless my companion wants a little taste for herself."

"Jezera was speaking to an elder woman with a thick accent, no doubt the madam. Alexias cheeks flushed. Were they talking about her?"

al "No no, Im just going to...just going to watch."

je "Just two then."

"Alexia and Jezera were ushered from there to a side room. A maze of silk that swirled around in a circle leading to a large circular bed. Tables and chairs were positioned around along with copious goblets and fruit."

show alexia necklace naked shocked at midleft with dissolve
show jezera naked happy at midright with dissolve

"When they were alone, Jezera snapped her fingers. In a whisk, the illusion of a dress vanished from Alexias shoulders. More than that, Jezeras pale faced disguise, and clothing, disappeared at the same time."

je "No need for such deceptions here. They know me here. Nor are they particularly judgemental about nudity."

show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

if 'castle.buildings["brothel"].lvl >= 1':
    "Alexia gripped her forearm. It was said that the prostitutes of the empire knew secret sexual arts. Having seen Shaya first hand, it was almost certainly true. Just what did those arts entail? What did it feel like"
else:

    "Alexia gripped her forearm. It was said that the prostitutes of the empire knew secret sexual arts. Just what did those arts entail? What did it feel like"

al "Do I have to watch?"

je "Im not forcing you to do anything. If you want to leave here right now, you only have to say the word. Its not about whether I want you to watch."
je "But, its not about what your father or whoever indoctrinated your mind back in Rosaria wants you to do either. Theyre the reason youre afraid to be seen dancing."
je "Its about whether you want to watch."

"Alexia wondered what she wanted. That was the question of the hour, wasnt it? The fact alone that shed accepted Jezeras proposal was proof of that. Her own desires had never been less clear to her then they were now."
"What did she want? Did she want to watch her captor in the arms of trained prostitutes? Bodies rubbing together. Touching. Kissing. Doing things to each other she could only imagine."

show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia walked over to one of the tables and filled the goblet with red wine. She poured down half of it in a single gulp. Some even spilled down her chin, leaving a crimson stain. It left her head pleasantly fuzzy."

if 'castle.buildings["tavern"].lvl >= 1':
    "She knew the taste. Indarah had a few bottles of this, though they only tended to come out on special occasions."

"Did she want to watch Jezera fuck these women? Would watching that turn her on?"
"Yeah. It would."

al "...We can leave if Im not feeling too good?"

je "Any time you want. You have only to say the word."

"Alexia padded over to one of the chairs, and lowered herself into it. She didnt have the courage to say anything more. Besides, from the look that Jezera was giving her, it didnt seem like she needed to say what she wanted. Jezera knew."
"Two women pushed their way through the veil curtains. Alexia started. Neither could have been a day older than twenty two. One was blonde and busty, the other dark haired and spritely. They must have been from different regions, but both had skin darkened by the eastern sun."
"They were adorned with bands all over. Around their ankles, around their necks, around their forearms and wrists. Bells jutted out from the bands, so when theyd give little wiggles, Alexia could see it as much as hear it."
"They didnt wear any coverings though. Everything was on display."
"Alexias mouth watered slightly. They were fantasies on legs. Like visitors from a dream. Did Jezera really think her the equal of creatures as precious as these?"

blwho "You are The Lady With The Horns?"

je "Youve heard of me? Excellent."

"The beautiful women approached from either side, kneeling on to the bed, with Jezera between them. Alexia studied the way they moved. The sashay of their nubile bodies back and forth, back and forth. Swinging their bodies like pendulums. It was almost hypnotic."
"Alexia reached again for her goblet."

je "My pretty companion will not be taking part, shes simply the audience."

brwho "A pity. She hungers with her eyes."

"Alexia leaned backward. Was she really staring so much?"
"Jezera pointed to the blonde."

je "Do you know your way with your hands, my dear?"

blwho "I was taught to play the harp, the fiddle, and the flute. But, it is the body I can play best. Would you like me to prove it to you."

je "Excessive, but I admire the bravado. Lets put those words to the test, pretty one. Come close to me, so I can explore your form. And you mine."

"She turned to the other woman."

je "Dont think I dont have plans for you as well, darling. Bring a pitcher of wine. The body of a beautiful woman can stir up quite a thirst. I want you by my other side, quenching it for me."

"She nodded and rushed to obey."

je "One last thing."
je "Tell me your names. If youre good I need to know who to ask for next time."

blwho "They call me Katya. My beloved is Era. We will do everything in our meager power to make ourselves...memorable for you."

je "Get on with it then, Katya."

"Jezera turned back to Alexia one last time and gave her a wink. Then it was time for the show to begin."


scene cg444 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg444
pause 3

"Katya pressed herself to Jezeras right side, intertwining her arms around her. Era joined them, kneeling on the bed with her warm body close to Jezeras left and a jug of wine in her hands."
"The demoness was far from inactive though. Soon her arms were looped around both of the women, her body moving and shimmying. She moved with a seductress finesse. Trailing a nail down Eras side and massaging the small of Katyas back."
"Neither of the whores were unresponsive by any means. Jezeras touch eeked out soft purrs and coos from them, like eager kittens. The sound of it rung in Alexias ears."
"But soon it got hard to keep track of individual movements in the swirl of hands and bodies. The girls ground and rubbed themselves against Jezera and Jezera squirmed and rubbed right back. The friction of moving skin was so close that Alexia could almost feel it."
"There was a hypnotic sway to the way Era and Katya moved their bodies. Back and forth, back and forth. It captured Alexias eyes. Alongside the alcohol, it was making her head fuzzy. It was like she was watching a spinning spiral."
"She watched spellbound as Katyas lips came close to Jezeras. Lingering just lingering. Alexia could almost imagine the feeling of the other womans breath. The electricity running between them acting like a magnetic pull..."
"..and the soft delicate kisses when their lips finally met. The kind of kisses that would take a normal womans breath away."
"At the same time, their hands set to work on each others forms. Jezeras fingers had crept lower and were exploring the perfection of Katyas rear. Tracing her curves. With Era, they moved to the front and explored other, more sensitive, places."
"And Katyas hands? Well, two of her fingers had already sunk themselves effortlessly into Jezeras wet folds. "
"Alexia downed more of her wine. Maybe if she drank more, shed stop squirming so much. Or at the very least, go so fuzzy as to not be quite so embarrassed about it."

je "Mmm."
je "Youve been trained well. You know, ah, the right spots."

blwho "Whatever it takes to please you, Mistress"

"Jezera groaned softly and rolled her head back. Her eyes met with Era. A nonverbal command. The brunette swiftly replied by bringing her pitcher over the lustful proceedings and tipping it over. Golden wine rained over the squirming bodies like a waterfall."
"Some of it went into Jezeras throat, and she drank from it eagerly. The woman liked her wine. But, much of it missed and rolled down her soft skin. It got in the space between her and Katya, lubricating them and staining them with liquid gold."
"It even ran all the way down, over Katyas nimble fingers. It dripped down from Her Mistresses pussy on to the bed. The sight of it captured Alexia. She couldn't look away. Sparkling golden wine mixing with Jezeras juices."
"Alexia couldnt help but let out a little whimper. Her head rolled back and her body danced in the musty air. Through it all, a single desire overtook her clouded mind."
"She wanted to run her tongue along Jezeras wine covered lower lips. She wanted a taste..."

scene bg6 with fade
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Back at the castle, two forms stumbled out of a portal. Alexia and Jezera were giggling and leaning against one another, walking with a back and forth sway. The sun had only just risen. Most of the castle was still asleep."
"Once more, as they appeared, so too did clothing covering their bodies."

je "Dont...dont worry. We can go back to...back to my room. If that gadfly husband of yours asks, just say that you woke up early to do some work. Or something."

al "Will people see us?"

je "Silly girl. The only other people wandering about the castle right about now are the maids. And they all know who their queen is."

al "O...oh"

"She nodded sagely, following along with the other woman. She was still holding Jezeras hand."

scene bg18 with fade
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"A little while later, the two were sitting on Jezeras bed in her vast and luxurious bedroom. It was a room that Alexia had spent more time in already then she ever would have imagined."
"The effect of the alcohol was wearing off, and it only left Alexia more confused. She wanted to kiss Jezera. She wanted to touch her. Feel her skin against her own. It wasnt the booze doing it. The more sober she got, the more her loins cried out."

je "Is something wrong? You seem out of it."

al "Im just thinking about everything that happened tonight. "
al "Its been...ugh my head"

je "And I thought I was the one drinking a little bit too much of the wine."

"Jezera put a hand on Alexias and even that small contact felt so good."

je "You certainly gave me the impression that you were having an enjoyable time. You must not have seen very many displays like that before."

show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "Well I was a country girl..."

je "If Id sent you home the moment that Id gotten ahold of your beloved husband, would you have ever seen anything like what I showed you today? Would the absence of Rowan have prompted you to travel more?"

"Alexia couldnt meet Jezeras eyes. "

al "Probably not"

je "Then consider this my gift to you. I may have had to bring you back to one cage, but I helped unlatch another."

al "Yeah"

je "Of all of the new places that I showed you, was there any that piqued your interest most?"

menu:
    "The Night Market." if visitMarket == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "Probably the Night Market. It had all those people and things. I didnt know so much of the world could all convene in a single place like that."
        al "It felt like I was visiting everywhere at once."
        je "It seems you might just have been a city girl this entire time. Howd a flower like you wind up trapped in the countryside?"
        al "Hrmm..."
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

    "The Frozen Tundra." if visitTundra == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "I guess Id actually say that little Hamlet we went to in the Tundra. Its weird. They live so far from everyone else, that their culture is just unique. Its amazing to think there are so many unique little enclaves everywhere."
        je "You want to travel then? Explore new places? Find these little pockets and what makes them special."
        "Alexia paused. Did she want that? She didnt know what she wanted. She was so confused"
        al "Maybe. I guess I just know that I really liked going there."
        al "Maybe...hmmm."
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

    "The Cliffs of Mithras." if visitCliffs == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "Perhaps that old city."
        je "Mithras."
        al "Yeah. Mithras. I guess its just silly to think about. My village could only have been a few hundred years old at most. In the grand scheme of things, everything in my life seems smaller. Almost less important."
        je "Is that a bad thing?"
        "Alexia tilted her head. She hadnt considered that."
        al "I dont know. I guess it just makes all the things Im anxious about seem almost smaller by comparison."
        al "I..."
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

    "The Hidden Library, Tharafin." if visitLibrary == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "I always liked to read. You know that. But, for me, its always been scattered books here and there. When I learned even about the library here I was stunned."
        al "So it has to be the elven library. Tharafin. Ill never get the sight of so many books out of my mind. Its really incredible. I never realized the world was so vast before."
        je "Theres so much you havent explored, little dove. Isnt it proof of that?"
        al "..."
        al "I..."
        al "Hmm..."
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "The Empress of the Waters":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        al "...uh"
        je "Yes, little dove?"
        "Alexia already knew the answer, but admitting it out loud would be impossible. Still, Jezera was looking right at her, and try as she might she couldnt fumble together another answer."
        "She had to tell her."
        al "I think I liked"
        "Her voice went very quiet."
        al "...I liked the Empress of the Waters the most"
        "Jezeras grin went wide, like a cat whod cornered a bird. But, she otherwise left Alexia to stew in her own admission."
        "Had she really just said that out loud?"


"Alexia went quiet for a long time. It was just them on the bed. Jezera and Alexia. The only distraction from her thoughts was the odd glance at the other womans body. She really was so beautiful"


scene black with fade

"..Beautiful"

scene bg18 with fade
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

je "Are you alright, dear?"
je "You looked distracted for a second?"

"Alexia looked down. She couldnt meet Jezeras eyes. There was too much. She just wanted her head to stop swirling."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "I"
al "Well..."
al "You see..."
al "..."

"She felt a delicate hand on her shoulder. Jezera was trying to comfort her."

je "Breathe in. Breathe out. It makes the entire speaking thing a bit easier, I find."

"Alexia nodded. She inhaled sharply. Then exhaled. Simple breathing. It was the only thing that could steady her."

al "I...Ive been very confused lately"
al "By a lot of things"
al "There was this dream, it had a tree in it"

"Jezera raised an eyebrow."

je "A dream with a tree?"

al "Its not important. Its just"
al "Theres so much I dont understand about the world. Theres so much I dont understand about myself. I used to think I did. But, then I was taken here, and everything is different."
al "So maybe...so maybe...maybe youre right. Maybe I was a prisoner. Maybe there is more to life that I dont understand."

show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "Maybe I have desires I dont understand"

"Jezera leaned closer. The distance between them was so small now. Close enough that Alexia could feel the other womans breath. It reminded her that the clothes she wore werent real."

je "What kind of desires?"
je "Its alright, little one. You can tell me?"

al "I"

"Her face burned. Her sex burned. What was wrong with her. What was she saying? She wasnt being coerced into this. She was admitting this out in the open to a monster."

al "I"

"She shouldnt say it. She shouldnt say it. She shouldnt say it."

al "I"

"But, if she said it, would Jezera.would Jezera touch her?"

al "Ive been thinking about.thinking about."
al "Girls."



"Jezera smirked."

al "Ive been thinking about girls. But, not just girls. Men too. Other men."

if garInfo == "4":
    al "Like what you had me do as a maid"

elif visitMarket == False:
    al "Like the way you fucked that man at the Night Market. Not a moments hesitation. "
else:

    pass

al "I know its wrong. Im a married woman. The wife of the fucking hero. But...I dont know. I just have all these needs, and its been driving me crazy."
al "Thats why I went out there to the lake in the morning. I wanted to dance. I wanted to dance naked. Hell, what I really wanted was to do it in the castle courtyard, but that would be wrong. So I went to the lake"

"Why was she saying all of this to Jezera? Was it the alcohol?"
"No...or at least not entirely"

al "I feel like...I feel like...I feel like Im going crazy. Like I cant go home again."

"Alexia laid back on the bed spreading her arms and legs out. The pillow was so soft that her head sank into it. It was light and comfortable. It felt good."

al "I dont know what I want anymore"

"She felt a shadow overhead. Jezera had moved forward and was kneeling over her, looking."

scene jezsmirk with fade

show jezera happy behind jezsmirk
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind jezsmirk

je "Maybe. Maybe not. But, deep in that little head of yours, I think you do know what you want. What you desire. What you ache for here and now. Its just hard to get out, because of all of the shackles in the way."

"She brushed a hand down the side of Alexias cheek."

je "You know what you want."
je "You want to tell me what you desire in this moment"

$ uhmCount = 0

label jezCorFuckMenu:

menu:
    "Her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump jezCorSexScene
    "Uhm...":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if uhmCount == 0:
            al "Uhm...I really"
            al "I really dont know."
            je "Yes you do.yes you do.Just dig deeperdig deeper."
            $ uhmCount = 1
            jump jezCorFuckMenu

        elif uhmCount == 1:
            al " But...but...I dont understand what I want."
            je "Oh, little one. You dont have to understand it to want it. Dont think so much. Just feel it. Let it flow through you."
            $ uhmCount = 2
            jump jezCorFuckMenu

        elif uhmCount == 2:
            al "I dont know"
            je "Yes you do. Youre thinking too much. Just relax. Let it slip out."
            $ uhmCount = 3
            jump jezCorFuckMenu

        elif uhmCount == 3:
            al "Its embarrassing"
            je "Its just us girls here. Hehe. I promise I wont tell a soul. You can trust me."
            $ uhmCount = 4
            jump jezCorFuckMenu

        elif uhmCount == 4:
            al "Its wrong. I shouldnt feel this way. I shouldn't want it."
            je "Thats your jailors talking. Your parents. Your village elders. Rowan. Everyone who told you how to live your life."
            $ uhmCount = 5
            jump jezCorFuckMenu

        elif uhmCount == 5:
            al "..."
            je "Breathe. Just breathe."
            $ uhmCount = 6
            jump jezCorFuckMenu

        elif uhmCount == 6:
            al "..."
            al "I..."
            je "These feelings you have are real. Theyre the truth. They wont go away. You cant escape them. You cant fight them. Theyre going to come out eventually."
            $ uhmCount = 7
            jump jezCorFuckMenu

        elif uhmCount == 7:
            al "No...PleaseDont make me say it..."
            je "This is who you are. You can fight it. You can embrace it. But, embracing it allows for so much fun."
            $ uhmCount = 8
            jump jezCorFuckMenu
        else:

            al "..."
            je "You cant fight it any longer, can you?"
            jump jezCorFuckMenu

label jezCorSexScene:

al "I want... I want"

"She couldnt fight it anymore. Maybe...maybe it would be better just to admit it"

al "I want you...I want to kiss you. I want to touch you. Please"

"Jezera leaned down, brushed her lips against Alexias ear."

je "You want me to fuck you."

al "Y..yes"

je "Well, why didnt you say so earlier?"

"Jezera snapped. As she did, both her dress and Alexias faded away into mist. Jezera was on top of her. Body pressed against body. So tantalizingly close. So good..."

je "Alexia, my girl. Im going to make you feel things that youve never felt before."
je "Close your eyes. Trust me."

"Alexia closed her eyes."

scene black with fade
show jezera naked happy behind black

"It was clear immediately that something was happening. Though what it was, she couldnt exactly say. It was like the sheets underneath didnt feel as present anymore. That is until she couldnt feel them at all."
"But, what was around her? It almost seemed like...nothing."

je "Good girl. Good girl. Just keep your eyes closed. Everything is alright."

"Alexia kept her eyes closed, but that didnt stop her mind from hazily wondering what was happening to her. It felt so strange."

je "Almost ready. Just a moment more"

"She felt something soft brush along her breast and it made her shiver. It felt like skin. It felt like her."

je "There."
je "Youve been such a good girl already. Its time to open your eyes for me, little one."

"Alexias eyes fluttered open."


scene cg390 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg390
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg390
pause 3

"Alexia was floating in the middle of the air."
"A green glow surrounded her, and her body was twisting and turning several meters above the bed. No matter what she did, she couldnt control her momentum. It felt so strange and surreal. Like being in a dream."

al "Wha"

"But, she wasnt alone. Jezera was floating right above her, facing downward. Their bodies were so close to one another, occasionally brushing together. Every point of contact sent another jolt through Alexias system."
"Without even the floor to ground her, the only thing she felt in that moment was Jezera. The other womans body was her entire world."
"That effect only grew as Jezeras hand joined in the action. Her violet fingers explored Alexias skin. Her breasts. The nape of her neck. Her mound. Everywhere Jezera touched would consume Alexias attention."

al "Ah"

"She was lost in it. Drifting away."

je "You need to do your part too, little one."
je "You need to touch me. You need to please me."

"Alexias eyes fluttered more. Jezera was so beautiful. Every inch of her was perfect. Was touching her really okay?"

al "I dont know how to please...a woman"

je "Yes, you do."

"Her hand brushed over Alexias lower lips. It made her head roll back and drew a load breathy moan from her lips. She was so wet now. Jezera would be able to feel how wet she was. How much of a slut she was"

je "You know how to pleasure a woman. Youve been doing it your whole life."
je "Men are different beasts. You need to guess with them. But, youve always known what a woman likes."
je "Touch me."

"Jezeras other hand strayed up to Alexias nipple, toying with it softly between her fingers. It stiffened at her touch. But, once it was nice and firm, Jezera suddenly gave it a hard pinch."

al "Ah!"

"Her back arched. A long groan sunk out of her. But, despite the pain, it felt good. It was like she was already addicted to her. Alexias mind was floating away."

je "Touch me."


show cg391 with dissolve
pause 3

"Alexia obeyed. Her hand timidly sought out Jezeras sex. It was slippery and wet. She almost imagined it was still soaked with wine. Her folds were so smooth. Absolutely perfect. Yet...familiar."

je "Yessss..."

"Alexia knew how to find a clit. She knew how to touch it. She knew how it good it felt. Her fingers found Jezeras clit and just did what came naturally to her. The other woman certainly seemed to like it. She gave Alexias aching nipple a pinch of appreciation."

al "Ah"

je "See...you do know how to do it..."

"Now they were fully locked together, hands exploring each others bodies. Alexia marveled at every inch of her. The curve of her breasts, the flatness of her stomach. The occasional shudder of her spine. She was almost more beautiful to touch than to look at. "
"Jezera similarly showed no reservations. Every inch of Alexia was hers to explore. Alexias body was entirely naked to her. Every secret place open to discover. Jezera knew all the right ways to touch her to elicit a reaction. She was being played like an instrument. "

je "Good girl...Good girl"

"They floated along, far above the ground. Alexia wasnt afraid. Her head was floating along with her body. Twisting and dancing in the air. Her world was Jezeras body. Jezeras pleasure."
"She wanted to make Jezera cum. She wanted to hear the sound Jezera would make when she went over the edge. Every soothing word from Jezeras tongue made her want to please her more. She wanted to be a good girl."

je "See? Youve always known how...Being with a woman is so easy.Natural. You know all the right...ah...buttons to press."
je "Its so good"
je "You want more"

show cg392 with dissolve
pause 3

"Alexias fingers went faster. She did want more. Jezeras pussy was so soft and wet. She just wanted to stroke it and touch it. Be near it. It captured her."
"She could feel the heat grow and grow from it. Jezeras breathy moans growing louder and louder. Alexia was doing it. She was pleasing her. The other woman gave her rear and breasts soft appreciative pinches. It made Alexia groan and squirm with her own building lust."

je "Good girl. Girl girl. Just a little bit more...Just a little bit more...."

"Alexia felt Jezeras hand force a grip into her hanging hair, digging into it. She was using Alexias entire body as a handle."

show cg393 with flash
pause 3

je "Ah"
je "Ah."
je "Ah!!!"

"Jezeras body shook with powerful force. Every motion and vibration went into Alexia. It was the only place for the force of it too. Jezeras nails dug harder and harder into her hair. It hurt, but she didnt care. She did it! She was a good girl!"
"The demoness kept on twisting and spasming, grinding her body against Alexia. It was almost too much for the human girl to bare. This was a dream. This was a dream. Writhing and grinding together in the air without a care for time or the world."

je "...See? Wasnt that easy?"

"Alexia could barely process the words. Her pussy was throbbing. Her body was alight."

al "Uh...uh huh"

"Jezera brought her lips inches from Alexias. Her breath was heavy as she recollected herself."

je "I see. You want attention now, dont you girl?"

al "...Please"

"Jezera planted a peck on Alexias lips and then drew backward slightly. For the first time, Alexia was left without her touch. She wiggled and groaned with desperation. "

je "Youre unskilled with a woman. But, you know your own body...and you have a lot of spirit. A lot of need. Youll have many chances to learn."
je "Im going to teach you so many things."
je "But, first..."

"Jezera spread her hands and a faint glow emerged from them. Alexias clouded mind didnt need to wonder what magic she was performing for long. Alexias arms felt like they were wrapped in something hot."
"The pulsing waves of energy were moving them. It wasnt forceful or brutal. But, all the same, they positioned her arms crossed behind her back. Bound and exposed. Floating helplessly in the air"
"...Moaning and squirming like a desperate slut."

je "Its time for a little reciprocation, my dear. Spread those legs of yours."


scene cg408 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg408
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg408
pause 3

"Alexia could barely form a coherent response. But, she did spread her legs as ordered. Like a good girl. Jezera floated gently back, positioning her head inches from Alexias crotch. Her pussy ached with anticipation."

je "Squirming for me. Gasping for me. So helpless. I can do whatever I want with you now. Youre like a puppet on my strings."
je "And you love it."

al "...Yes...Please"

"She bucked her hips and whined. She needed it so bad. Why wouldnt Jezera just taste her already? "

je "Delicious. You want me to give it a taste."

al "..Please...Please please please"

je "Uh uh uh. You need to say Please, Mistress."

"The words and their connotations barely even processed to Alexia. She was simply in a state of total need."

al "Please...Please, Mistress...Please taste me"

je "Good girl. Now for your reward."

show cg409 with dissolve
pause 3

"Alexia gasped. She felt her lower lips part and a soft tongue work its way into her folds. Her entire back arched. Her arms struggled in their restraints. It took mere seconds and she was already so sensitive. A tongue always did that to her."
"But, this was no ordinate tongue. Jezera seemed to have complete mastery over the female anatomy. Being eaten by Rowan had never felt anything like this. The flick flick flick of her tongue against Alexias clit and the light sucking were totally new."
"She melted into the air. Now she truly was floating like a cloud."

al "Ahhhah..."

show cg410 with dissolve
pause 3

"Her hips started tingling and spasming uncontrollably. Without a surface to rest on, the vibration kept running all the way up and down her spine. Her entire body was shuddering. Every inch of her was being toyed with. "
"Jezera set the pace. She shifted rhythm sporadically as if to signal that she could. Alexia was nothing but reactions by then. Jezera sped up, and her body sped up. Jezera slowed down and her body slowed down. Time vanished, and for that moment she and Jezera were one."
"In this state, her arousal found new and higher peaks. Waves and waves crashing down on her, washing away everything. She was going to go over. She was going to"


scene cg411 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg411
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg411
pause 3

al "I...fuck..I...So good...it feels so good.Rowan...fuck..."

"Alexia melted into the air. Every last remaining ounce of strength let her body through her pussy. She hung limp and exhausted. A puppet on a string. Raw mindless pleasure shooting down every nerve ending."
"But, Jezera was not done."

al "Wha"

"Her tongue kept on attacking Alexia and attacking her. Alexias voice called out in desperate moan after desperate moan. Her brain couldnt even fully process what was happening."
"But, her body could. It spasmed and danced to Jezeras will all the more so. Before long, the pressure was welling up again. Rising higher and higher like an inescapable wall of tension."

al " Im going to...Im goi-"
al "Ah."

"It kept going, and going, and going. Orgasm after orgasm. Alexia had long since stopped participating, but her body just couldnt stop. Each one dulled her further and further. Eventually, she wasnt even there anymore."
"Totally lost in the feeling..."

scene white with fade

""
"..."
"What was this? What was she feeling?"
"It was like floating away. On a river. Everything disappeared but she was still here. Maybe she should have been worried, but how could she?"
"It was incredible"
"Alexia never wanted to stop feeling like this. She could get lost in this forever"
"..."

scene bg18 with fade

"Alexia breathed in and breathed out. She breathed in and breathed out. Thinking was too much. Moving was too much. She just needed to breathe. She was back to where she had been, laying on Jezeras bed. When had the levitation spell ended?"


scene jeznakedsmirk with fade
show jezera naked happy behind jeznakedsmirk
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind jeznakedsmirk

"Jezera was kneeling right next to her, with a supremely satisfied expression. She was lapping at her hand like a cat. There were juices on it."

je "If you dont get up soon, Im going to get worried that I broke you."

al "Mmmmm."

je "Well, thats a relief."

al "How long"

je "Last I checked it had been two hours. But that was some time ago. Its almost mid-day already. I had Rowan sent to do troop inspections all day, so he wont notice your absence. Im sure hell enjoy that."

"Alexia groaned slightly and ran her hands over her body. That had been...that had been something else."

je "I also sent a maid to the lake to pick up your clothes. Shell be back shortly, I believe."

al "Mmm..thank you."

scene bg18 with fade
show jezera naked happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

"Jezera gave Alexia a little bit of space to stretch. Already, Alexias mind was coming back to her. And with it came racing thoughts."
"That had been.that had been different. It felt like a page had been turned. The only way to go was forward."

al "So what happens now?"

"Jezera raised an eyebrow."

je "What happens now?"
je "What happens now is that you get dressed and return to your room. I have the maids bring you breakfast. You spend the day relaxing after having been through so much last night."
je "Youre still a prisoner here, of course. But, one who feels a little less trapped, I like to believe. But, well see about further excursions out of the castle grounds."

"Alexia nodded slowly. She really would like to continue leaving the castle. It was like moving when you hadnt stretched for a while."

al "And...us?"

je "Well my dear, where would you like things to stand between us?"

show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia averted her eyes."

al "I love Rowan. I wont leave him."

je "I know you do, my love. Your little romance is so achingly sweet. It gives me cavities."
je "I am not a jealous lover. If you want to share my bed with some more regularity, I dont mind you coming home to your husband afterwards. You certainly would not be the first woman Ive had such a relationship with. "

"Alexia listened to it all but still felt so much unease. It sounded so appealing. More of the same adventures. But, it also felt like betrayal."

al "But, Rowan"


show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Jezera leaned forwards. Her breasts draped over Alexia, and lips brushed against her ears. It was all so hypnotic."

je "You have certain needs that Rowan just cant fulfill. A taste for pussy for example"



je "That means, without a little help, sticking with Rowan will just leave you feeling...unsatisfied. You can imagine it, cant you? That same boring vanilla sex with the same man day after day."
je "Youd grow to resent him. Now that youve seen outside the bars, living in the prison cant be comfortable."
je "You dont want to think of him that way. And I dont want you thinking of him that way either. Think about it. I benefit from you two having a strong relationship. It makes you a more valuable hostage for me."
je "So heres what you should do. "



je "Spend your time with him. Be the good wife. The obedient wife. When he comes back from his missions, ask him how his day went. Fuck his brains out. Whatever you two do."
je "But, when the boy is away, well you dont have a lot to do anyway. The girls might as well play. Release all of that"

"Jezera let out a small groan."

je "...Tension."
je "Discover some new and exciting things. And then, when your dear husband returns, hell find his loyal wife waiting for him, not feeling trapped by him anymore. Perhaps with some...exciting...new skills that she can use for his pleasure as well."
je "Everyone benefits."
je "Rowan gets the benefit of a wife who wont feel conflicted about her desire to please him, and her desire to be a"

"Her voice went an octave deeper."

je "Little slut."
je "You get to explore all of these strange new feelings and sensations with a...practiced...lover."
je "And I get a beautiful woman to engage in some wholesome depravity with."
je "Appealing? No."

"That also sounded so good. Too good to be true...right? A way to get this feeling again without hurting Rowan?"

show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "But, what if Rowan finds out?"



"Jezera giggled."

je "Alexia darling. I own this castle. I own him."
je "I know every secret passage. The entirety of the household staff lives to serve me. If I dont want him to know about it. He wont know about it."
je "You can save your marriage with my help, and he will be none the wiser."

al "..."

"What would make someone trust someone they knew they should not trust? Why would a person listen to arguments that they knew were being made in bad faith?"
"Perhaps, they wanted them to be true."

al "I suppose, so long as its in secret, that I wouldnt mind doing something like this again."

show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

al "But you have to promise me. Rowan comes first."

show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Jezera leaned up. Alexia almost groaned from the feeling of Jezeras breasts withdrawing from her skin. She was still so addicted to her touch."

je "If I must. If I must."
je "I promise you. Your relationship with your husband will always be paramount."

"Alexia settled down. So long as that was there, it would be okay"

al "Alright then. I think...I think I can live with that."

"Jezera brushed Alexias cheek softly, as though she were stroking a cat. It felt oddly soothing."



je "Excellent. Then I will explain to you the mechanics of our new...understanding."
je "In your normal affairs you may remain in your normal state. Serve Rowan as his wife. Do whatever job he wants. I may be...handsy...from time to time. But, assume I have no special claim to you, unless youre serving as part of my household staff at that particular moment."
je "But, every so often I will send down a maid with a box. And in this box, I will put this."

"Jezera opened her palm."
"Then, there was a flash of purple light. Alexia covered her eyes weakly. When it subsided, she was holding something. She pressed it into Alexias hands."
"It was a collar. A fancy black lace choker made with intricate stitches. And in the front a metal ring hanging in an O shape."

je "When you receive this, it means that for the evening, you are my slave. My plaything. It means that I expect you to meet me inside my room with you wearing it."
je "And then the rest of the evening?"

"Alexia felt fingers brush along her sex, drawing an involuntary shudder from her. The lace collar slipper from her fingers on to the bed."

je "Discovery."
je "Intimacy."
je "Ecstasy."

al "...Ecstasy."

"Her eyelashes fluttered."

je "Do we have an understanding, my love?"

"Alexia nodded slowly. She felt like she handed over part of her soul. But, that only made it all the more thrilling."



je "Thank you, Alexia. For trusting me tonight. And for trusting me in the future. You really are more incredible than you know."

"Alexia gave her a weak smile, and reached for the choker again. It was so soft and smooth. Maybe she would look good in it"
"Perhaps she really had wanted this all along"

scene black with fade

"After a bit of relaxation and sobering up, Jezera had Alexias dress brought to the room. The two awkwardly hugged before Alexia departed. But, that was alright to Jezera since the human woman no doubt was quite confused and exhausted after such a long morning."
"Alexia would fall asleep the moment she reached her own bed, of course. It had been a long day."

scene bg18 with fade
show jezera naked happy at midright with dissolve

"This left Jezera, hovering alone in the room. The scent of her visitor and their activities together still hung in the air. A reminder of her most recent conquest."
"The moment Alexia walked through the door, Jezeras smile faded. She walked slowly over to a game board on a side table that had been set up long before. The pieces were already arranged in a complex formation. It was well into the match."
"There was no opponent, no rival in sight. But, Jezera still studied the board as though she were facing against a skilled foe. After quite some time staring impassionately, Jezera reached out and moved one piece."

je "Satisfactory."


$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', 3)
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
$ alexiaJezObedient = True
$ alexiaUnfaithful = True
$ alexiaJezeraSex =+ 1
return





label alexiaJezVisits:

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    scene bg9 with fade
else:

    scene bg7 with fade

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia was roused from her book by a knock at the door. It was the middle of the night, long after she expected any guests."

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    "Perhaps Rowan was coming back? Hed been out all day on various assignments."

"Alexia padded to the door and opened it. On the other side was a dark skinned maid, with her head lowered and a pair of boxes, one larger and one smaller, in her hands."

maid "I was instructed to give you these by Mistress."

al "Hmm."

"Alexia relieved the packages from the maids hand and closed the door behind her. If Mistress Jezera wanted her to have these then that must mean..."
"She opened the small box. It held Jezeras black choker. The one that meant she was Jezeras slave for the evening"

if jezCorVisits > 0:
    show alexia slave happy at midleft with dissolve
else:


    scene black with fade
    "At once, Alexia was reminded of the last time she had seen it. Ever since that morning, the thoughts of it had left her so easily excited..."
    "...just like now."
    if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
        scene bg9 with fade
    else:
        scene bg7 with fade
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia carefully opened the second box. The collar she recognized, but what else did Mistress Jezera have planned for her?"
    "Inside was a lacey black nightie and set of panties. Dark, sexy, and stylish like nothing shed ever worn before. The fire grew. Without even thinking, her clothes were already piling up at her feet."
    show alexia slave happy at midleft with dissolve
    "When fully dressed, she did a little twirl in front of the mirror. The outfit clung to her curves and demonstrated that her looks had not faded with time."
    "She struck a few more poses, sexy and luscious, and watched the way the ring on her collar bounced ever so slightly as she moved. She spoke in a raspy whisper."
    al "Im such a slut..."
    $ jezCorFaceSittingSeen = False

jump jezCorVisitFaceSitting

label jezCorVisitManager:

menu:
    "Dancing." if jezCorDancingSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump jezCorVisitDancing

    "Infiltration." if jezInfiltrationSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump jezCorVisitInfiltration




label jezCorVisitFaceSitting:

if jezCorFaceSittingSeen == True:
    jump jezCorVisitManager
else:
    pass

$ jezCorVisitScene = "facesitting"
$ jezCorFaceSittingSeen = True
$ jezCorVisits += 1

scene bg18 with fade
show alexia slave concerned at midleft with dissolve

"This was not the first time that Alexia had been alone in Jezeras room. But, the place always had an intimidating air to it. It was filled with objects with powers she probably could not even imagine. But, today was especially intimidating"
"After all, today there was a noticeable addition to Jezeras bed. Two sets of stern leather cuffs with animal fur on the inside and metal rings attached. Chains hung off the sides as if to make their intended use even more obvious."
"Alexia decided against going to look at them. Better to wait patiently for Jezera in the middle of the room. She debated whether or not to kneel in wait, but had no idea how Jezera would even react to that. This wait was torture in of itself..."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "There you are."

"The demoness strode casually into the room. For a moment, Alexia had expected an apology for being kept waiting. But, that was probably not how their new dynamic worked."
"...she was the one who wanted this."

if jezCorVisits == 1:
    je "I was hoping youd look good in that. I picked out a style that I knew you were inclined towards. Only, I added a few touches to help make sure it gave the proper impression."
else:

    je "I do so enjoy seeing you dressed like that. I should have started improving your wardrobe a long time ago."

al "Thank you"

"She couldnt help but avert her gaze and clutch her arm. Her face turned towards the bed."

al "Are-are those for me, Mistress Jezera?"



je "Impatient are we? Thats a question that will just have to wait, darling. There is a much more pressing one."

"Jezera closed the distance between them until she was standing intimidatingly close to Alexia. The effect was immediate. Her beauty, her scent, even the odd brush of her clothes overtook her. Alexia shrank."

je "Have you missed me since our last little...encounter?"

show alexia slave aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "I have, Mistress"

je "Dont you think that you should give me a little kiss then? A token of your affections?"

"Alexia closed her eyes and leaned forward with puckered lips. She did not have to wait long before she felt another pair match hers, and take her breath away. It was impossible to know how long they were standing there, tongue against tongue."

if jezCorVisits == 1:
    "This"
    "Alexia could get used to this."

elif jezCorVisits > 2:
    "Alexias heart fluttered. She knew it was wrong, but a woman could get addicted to kisses like these."
else:

    pass

"If there was any proof of the difference between taking a woman as a lover and a man, it was what followed. Jezera and Alexia made their way to the bed and curled up next to one another. Alexias body rolled and twisted to Jezeras soft molestations."
"It was talking. Just talking. Jezera asked her about how her days were going. Her job. The people she worked with."

if jezCorVisits == 1:
    "Since when did Jezera have such a soft side? Had she always been hiding this?"

if all_actors['alexia'].job_state.job == 'maid':
    al "I suppose I dont have to tell you that much about my work. After all, you probably hear about everything I do..."
    je "Oh, you act as though every member of the maid staff is my secret informant."
    "Alexia didnt know if Jezera was denying it or bragging about it."
    if maryKissLiked == True:
        "Alexia considered talking about her interactions with Mary, but decided she didnt want to give Jezera more ammunition."

elif all_actors['alexia'].job_state.job == 'breeding':
    al "The breeding pits are always lively. Though, I can never tell if Draith likes me very much. I guess thats just how he is with women"
    "Jezera, for her part, seemed very interested about the kinds of creatures being bred there. Alexia answered to the best of her ability, but, in truth, she understood so little of what Draith was up to."

elif all_actors['alexia'].job_state.job == 'research_assistant':
    al "It is always fascinating to work among so many books, just this week I found an old tome about"
    "Jezera, for her part, seemed very interested in Cliohna and her activities. In truth, Alexia didnt know much about the cold librarians work, but at one point she said something that made Jezera stop to process it. So clearly shed said something right."

elif all_actors['alexia'].job_state.job == 'barmaid':
    al "I like the people who come in to visit. Ive never been exposed to so many different ways to live and so many points of view."
    "Jezera seemed to pick up on Alexias curiosity about Qerazel and happily regaled her about interesting details about life out east."
else:

    al "Im not much of a smith. Greyhide normally has me doing mostly administrative work."
    if alexiaLiurialFriendly == True:
        al "I guess that makes me his version of Liural, almost"
    "Jezera, for her part, smirked as she asked about Greyhide. The woman was bemused by the old bull, despite her protestations that her interest was entirely for the sake of operations success."

"Eventually, the topic turned to Rowan. But, what even was there to say about him? That he was out seemingly fucking the entire continent? That every morning she saw him, she felt like there was a slightly different man behind that face?"

al "I really dont know about Rowan. I dont. He risked everything to come to Bloodmeen and save me. But, months and months later and here we still are."

je "Am I so bad a host?"

al "Its not that...Its just"

"Alexia kept her rhetoric about Rowan light. Frustrated but not detached. It was all reminding her how strange and {i}wrong{/i} it felt to be in this room, touching this woman. But, every time she went too far down that path, Jezera seemed to draw her back with a knowing remark."
"For better or for worse, it felt Jezera tried to understand her feelings. Alexia had to admit that wasnt an unpleasant feeling. It turned her mind back to matters at hand..."

al "...You called me here for a reason beyond just conversation though, right Mistress?"

je "Whats this? Eager to find out? I thought you were enjoying talking. Clearly, I am not the conversationalist I thought I was."

"Alexia blushed and looked away. Jezera was teasing her."

show jezera naked happy at midright with flash

"Jezera rose from Alexias side. She took a position kneeling over Alexia on the bed. In just a snap, the red dress vanished from her body."
"Alexias eyes drank in her nudity. Alexia was left having to choose between drawing back and gawking. She alternated between the two inconsistently. Had she really once believed that she had no special interest in other women?"

je "Today, my little dove, Im going to teach you about the joys of an activity that has been called facesitting."

al "Facesitting?"

je "Indeed."
je "Dont confuse it for using someones face for a chair. Though that could be fun. In actuality, it is a form of oral sex. Just not a form of oral sex that youve much experimented in with me."
je "In your prior experiences, cunnilingus has been like this."

"To demonstrate, she shifted posture until her face was low. Now mere inches from Alexias crotch. Alexias breath quickened. The feeling of breath between her legs did nothing to cool her excitement."

je "One girl on her back, or perhaps in the air, and the other showing her...appreciation. But, thats a more mutual kind of cunnilingus. Equals."

"Jezera raised back up. Alexia groaned at the withdrawal of heat. Now Jezera was over her stomach, pinning her down by her weight. It kept Alexia where Jezera wanted her."

je "Face sitting. I will lower my beautiful pussy onto that little mouth of yours. So your entire world will be my sweet sex. No escape. In a position like that, youll have no choice but to work your tongue for dear life. Lick or be smothered."
je "This is not sex between equals, my sweet girl. It is the way that a slut worships her queen."

al "...Worships her Queen?"

"Alexia looked to the straps, then back towards her mistress. The idea didnt seem real to her. She was going to sit on Alexias face?"
"She was suddenly jolted back to reality. An electric touch to the front of her panties. How could she even try to focus on anything else?"

je "You want to try it, dont you? Your body is telling me all the truth I need to hear. Dont be afraid to listen to it too."

"Alexia nodded without thinking."
"Alexia offered no resistance as Jezera took hold of her wrists. Only a groan from the withdrawal of the hand from between her legs. Her eyelashes fluttered. Before shed even realized what happened, the cuffs secured her tight. Her arms spread open and restrained."
"Her breath grew ragged. Jezera had shifted positions to get the ankle cuffs in place as well. They wrenched her legs apart and kept her body open to exploration. She couldnt close her legs. Jezera could do anything she wanted to her."
"Her heart was a drum."


scene black with fade
show jezera naked happy behind black
show alexia slave aroused behind black

"Now, Jezera took her position kneeling right above Alexias face. Alexia almost gasped. Jezeras pussy was mere inches from her face. She could feel its heat. She could smell its musk. She could almost taste it, even."
"Without thinking her head leaned upwards as much as her bondage would allow. But Jezeras raised position made that impossible."

je "Here we are."

"All Alexia could do was stare at it. It was like she was falling into a trance."

je "Mmmm. You like it, dont you? You think its pretty?"

al "Y-yes."

je "You want to smell it, dont you?"

al "Y..yes."

je "You want to taste it."

al "Mhmh!"

"Why didnt Jezera just start already? Alexia was squirming in her bonds, going mad. She couldnt even see anything else. Mindless desperation was setting in."

je "Well if you want me to smother your face with my beautiful pussy, youre just going to have to beg me for it. Your answers have been entirely insufficient."

"A sharp pain shot out through Alexias body. Her hardened nipples were being pinched through her outfit by sharp fingernails. She groaned out. It hurt...but not in a bad way..."

je "You must have heard me, pretty toy. I said beg."

al "I...fuck...uh"
al "P-please Mistress let me lick your pussy"
al "...Please"

"Another shot of pain and adrenaline. Another pinch to her nipples. Alexias gasp was muffled by the other womans crotch."

je "I told you, didnt I? This isnt just eating a woman out. Youre going to worship the pussy of a queen. Beg properly. Beg to serve."

"She couldnt even think anymore. She had to say whatever it took. She just wanted to taste it..."

al "Puh-please Mistress! Please!"
al "Ride my face! Use my mouth!"

"Something liquid rolled down her cheek. Was she crying? Or was it something else?"

al "Let me...uh...worship you, Mistress! Let me treat you like a Queen!"
al "Please, Mistress, Please! I need it!"

"She finished with a pathetic whine. She didnt care what she had to say. She just wanted the teasing to end."
"There was a moment of silence. Alexia couldnt see her mistresses face. Was she smiling or frowning?"

je "Better."
je "Since Im such a kind queen, I suppose Ill indulge my slut"


scene cg415 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg415
show alexia slave aroused behind cg415
pause 3

"Jezera lowered herself slowly. First, until Alexias mouth made contact. But, then further and further until the pressure of her entire body was pressing down on Alexias face. Her world went into darkness."
"Alexia gasped for air. But, all she got was more musk. The scent of it was overpowering. It robbed her of whatever sense she had left."
"The redhead let out her tongue, and soon it was working at the slit above her. In her state of complete helplessness, it was the only thing possible. Lick and lick and lick."

je "Mmm. Good girl. That wasnt so hard, was it? Theres only one way for this to end. You have to keep on going. All the way."

"Alexia let out a sigh, muffled by Jezeras body."
"Alexia put her entire being into her tongue. It was hard to think. It was hard to even breathe. Her pussy was throbbing, but there was little she could do about it."
"The only thing she could do was work Jezeras pussy. Nothing else mattered. Nothing else pierced the veil. Caught in the scent, and the emotion, and the thrill of it. There was one thing, one action, one desire."
"Her efforts certainly seemed to be having an effect. After a few minutes, she felt the wetness above her grinding and sliding, covering her entire face with the thick moisture. Jezera was grinding on her as though she were a pillow."

je "Such a good girl. Such a good slave. Worshiping me. Worshipping your queen."


scene black with fade
show jezera naked happy behind black
show alexia slave aroused behind black

"Suddenly, Alexias mind was brought back through the haze by a sudden burst of pain. Her nipples being roughly pinched. She moaned out against the dominant womans body and squirmed in her restraints. But, there was no escaping the pain."
"She fell back into the fugue and went back to work on the folds above her. Her pussy was soaked from it all. The pain, the desperation. The sense of how overpowered her current situation left her. She couldnt suppress the odd breathless gasp."

je "Ah. Almost...almost"

"The body above her twisted and squirmed at the sensation. There was an odd pride in the idea that she was doing a good job."

if jezCorVisits > 2:
    "A pride that had grown increasingly common in recent weeks. The intoxication of service."

je "Ah..."

"There was a burst of movement and energy. Jezera was shivering. Then a sudden rush of taste and sensation. Her face was being absolutely covered with liquid. She could taste it. It clung to her taste buds, and no matter what she did she couldnt get the taste out of her mouth."

je "You're not done. You're not done. Keep on going. Keep on"

"Another burst of movement. Another set of spasms. Jezera was eeking out every bit of pleasure she could take from Alexia."

je "Ah. That's it. That's what I want, you little slut. Keep going. Keep going."

"Another spasm. This time, it left her almost slumped over on top of Alexia. The movement paused. The brief break in action reminded Alexia how badly her lungs ached. She gasped for air."
"The weight slowly lifted up. Jezera was rising from her face. At the first touch of oxygen, untainted by the other womans musk, Alexia panted for air."

je "Well now? Aren't you going to thank me for letting you worship me?"

"Alexia gasped and cough. She tried to form a word but found her tongue almost too exhausted to speak. The reason why required the input of no genius."

al "...Thank you...for riding my face... Mistress"

"Alexia groaned. Jezeras face was twisted in some kind of facial expression but it was almost impossible to see."

je "I see that your panties have gone all damp. Aww"
je "Does the little lesbian slave girl want to touch herself just because she had her face ridden?"

"Jezeras taunting reminded Alexia of her own arousal. Her pussy was throbbing from neglect. It cried out for its own attention."
"Alexia gasped more and nodded with as much energy as she could still give her head."


scene cg609 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg609
show alexia slave aroused behind cg609

"Jezera freed her from the cuffs and took a position reclining on a cushion. Alexia stumbled, groaning and panting, into a kneeling position in front of her. Even sitting up was a challenge."

je "Alright, but..."
je "With all the attention that my pussy got, its only fair you show appreciation to my feet as well. You will kiss them as you finger yourself for me."

"Alexia nodded her assent. Her mind had checked out some time ago, and only her lust drove her now."

if jezCorVisits > 2:
    "Besides, it wasnt like she had the will to disobey Mistress Jezera anyway."

"Soon, Alexia had her lips planted to Jezeras feet in further worship, while her fingers timidly worked at her clit. Jezeras juices got the soles of the demoness foot damp. But, Jezera didnt seem to care."
"For all she was doing, she couldnt even taste the foot. All her tastebuds could process was the lingering sensation of pussy."
"Alexia let out a high pitch squeak. Having her face ridden must have really turned her on because within a minute she was already riding a powerful high."

je "So eager, So eager. I must have really done a number on you, girl."

"Alexia was far too gone even to process the taunting. She just wanted to cum. She couldnt even really process the symbolism of licking and kissing another womans feet."
"She was almost there. She was so close. She had been so turned on when she started to touch, but now she was bordering on desperate. On a summit waiting for the drop."

al "I...I"

je "It's alright, my love. You don't have to think. Just cum. Cum for me."

"And just like, that she fell. Her body shivered and she felt an orgasm rip through her. It ran from her pussy up her spine."

al "Fuck fuck fuck. Rowan. Fuck. Fuck. Ah."

"Alexia collapsed into an exhausted heap on the bed, twitching and groaning. It felt so goodSo good"

scene black with fade

"..Maybe it would be okay to rest a bit..."

jump jezCorVisitAftercare



label jezCorVisitDancing:

$ jezCorVisitScene = "dancing"
$ jezCorDancingSeen = True
$ jezCorVisits += 1

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia slave happy at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia gave Jezeras door a soft knock. It was though she were afraid that any louder would announce to the whole castle what she was doing. But, that was enough to draw the demoness attention."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "You're here, darling. And here I was worrying you'd keep me waiting."

al "...I wouldn't do that."

"Her Mistress swung the door open, and moved to the back wall."

je "Delightful. Grab a cloak from the rack. My plan for today is a lesson. One that cannot be done here."

"Then, with a gesture of her hand, the surface of the wall gave way to a new passage that had not been there previously. Alexia stared in shock."

je "Come along. Come along."

scene bg58 with fade
show alexia slave happy at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"They descended together into the bowels of the castle. The passage was too dark to see, but Jezera had her by the hand and acted as a guide. She just had to trust Jezera to take them where they needed to go."

al "Where does this lead though?"

je "The brothel."



"She nearly jumped."

al "The brothel!?"

"The brothel was public. People might see them there! And that was to say nothing of the sorts of {i}activity{/i} that a trip to the brothel might imply."

je "You needn't be so alarmed, sweet one. It's too a secret room. One I had made for my...personal indulgences. You needn't worry about squawking tongues."

"That served to soothe her, at least somewhat. It did nothing to assuage any worries of the activity itself."
"When they at last arrived, Jezera did indeed lead them to a back room. But, on the far edge was a curtain leading to a conjoined. Alexia peaked in to see what was waiting for her behind the threshold."

scene bg24 with fade
show alexia slave happy at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

al "Wait, there's a man in there!"

je "Mikael. One of my agents in the east."



"She stormed back to Jezera. To avoid being overheard, she kept her voice down to a forceful hush."

al "I wasn't asking who he was! What's he doing here?"

je "Well, the lesson wouldn't be very effective without an audience, darling."

al "..."

"Jezera took a beautiful golden chair that dominated the center of the room and took it for a seat. Alexia remained standing before her, like a supplicant to a queen."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "I suppose I've kept our activity of the night a secret for long enough."
je "I brought you here to seduce him."

if garInfo == 0:
    al "Excuse me?"
    "Jezera batted at the air as if that is where her anger hovered."
    je "Take a moment and listen to me, little one. You said that youd trust me, did you not?"
    "Alexia crossed her arms over her chest."
    al "I suppose."
else:

    al "..."
    je "Don't act so surprised, dove. It's not as though it's the first time you've done such a thing for me."

je "In our agreement, I promised to help your relationship with that hard-working husband of yours."
je "If I know one thing about men, and I certainly know more then that, it is that they're fickle creatures."

je "Short attention spans. Wandering eyes. "

if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna == True:
    je "You know exactly what I speak of, Alexia."

    "Alexia had a flash of an exposed young woman, younger than her, being carried into Rowans bed."

al "Mistress, you must get to the point. What's going on with that man?"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "You need to learn the art of... arousing interest. Drawing eyes. The soft sigh and the subtle touch. Do it right and you can make men your slaves."

"She crossed her legs dramatically. A gesture that captured Alexias eyes for a split second. Then, she beckoned Alexia closer to her."

je "Now, you are not without your charms."

"The back of a purple hand brushed over Alexias side slowly and sensually. Alexias eyes fluttered slightly."

je "But, you need refinement."
je "I selected this particular task with care. You may not have much experience as a seductress. But, the art of moving your body is one you are already well acquainted with."
je "Men do so love dancers."

"Alexia glanced back to the other room and the outline of the man behind the curtain."

al "The kind of dances the women do in...this sort of establishment"
al "I never learned how to do those. For me, dancing was always more"

"Her tongue felt around, looking for a word. But, when she couldnt find one she liked, she went with the best option she had."

al "Proper."

"Jezera scoffed to herself."

je "And yet, men got aroused watching you at times. They stared a little too much to only be focused on the movements. A very frequent occurrence, Id imagine. Can you tell me Im wrong?"

al "..."

je "And when they did look at you, you {i}liked{/i} it."

"She reclined back in the chair with the smug satisfaction of a conqueror. There was little Alexia could do to dissuade her of the notion. Jezera had an annoying way of being right about the most embarrassing things."

je "The difference between one dance and another. It's not so large. Not so large at all. Im about to teach you some things."

"For the next ten minutes, Jezera gave Alexia instructions and tips on how to make her dancing more provocative. Alexia listened without argument, trying more so to take in what the other woman was saying."
"Yet, even when Jezera finished her tips, Alexia only felt marginally more equipped to go into that back room."

je "Mikael is trustworthy, as much as such a thing can be said of any. He's quite behold to me. You neednt have to worry about a loose tongue."

"Jezera giggled to herself darkly."

je "Still, I procured this for you. Like the girls here wear. It will help you be... someone else...for a short time."

"In her hands, Jezera held a black veil. It was of the sort that dancers of Qerazel favored. In truth, Alexia had always wondered what such a thing felt like but had never taken the further step of trying one on."
menu:
    "Accept... for now.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ mikaelDance = True
        pass
    "Refuse.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia slowly started to shake her head. Shed agreed to spend intimate time with Jezera. That was one thing. But, doing sexual performances for another man?"
        "Alexia placed the veil back in Jezeras hands."
        al "I cant do this, Mistress. If it was just you and me tonight"
        "Jezera slumped down in her chair but actually accepted the veil."
        je "Tsk. Pushing you too hard and fast, am I?"
        je "And here I was claiming I could teach you about how to make others want something. You put the lie to me sometimes, girl."
        al "Im sorry to have offended you."
        "Jezera rose from her chair and took Alexia by the hand."
        je "Off we go then. Poor Mikael wont get his dance, but Ill send down Shaya herself later to make sure he doesnt miss it."
        je "Come along, love. Ill think of another activity for our night!"
        return

"When put to her face the silky smooth texture felt oddly comforting. Like a layer of protection. Jezera was right. Draped in it, she could almost be another person"

al "Wish me luck"

hide alexia with moveoutleft

scene bg24 with fade
show alexia slave happy at midleft with dissolve

"She sauntered off towards the other room, trying to sway her hips. The black lace of Jezeras nightie would certainly prove a seductive enough outfit for such an occasion."
"Yet, he didnt even register her arrival. It was as though he were staring off into space. Alexia waited with her arms crossed over her chest."
"Then, with a jump, he noticed that he wasnt alone any longer. "

mik "Oh. Oh. Youre here! Youre Jezeras girl, yes?"

al "...I am."

mik "Ah, good. Good. I was just having a little nap while I was waiting. But now...now the show can begin."

"Alexia smiled to herself beneath the veil. He seemed...woozy. But, personable."

al "Of course, Mlord."

"Alexia breathed in. She just had to dance for him. She could do that. She could do that."

scene cg732 with fade
show alexia slave happy behind cg732
pause 3

"She started up the familiar steps. The twirls and sways of her body. She figured the scant outfit would help make it more enticing. But, she added a few obvious gestures pushing out her chest and rear wherever appropriate."
"Every so often, she would lose track of what she was doing. Breaking from routine was hard."
"But, she found strength in a memory. Dancing naked by the lakeshore. The thought of a pair of female eyes watching her. She didnt know if she could dance for this man. But she could dance for her."
"She could be sexy for her."
"When the dance came to an end, she gave a long sweeping bow, just like she was used to doing back at the village."
"But, her audience did anything but clap. His eyes were half shut and he was slumped back into his chair. He was as zoned out as he had been when she first entered. It even took him a moment to acknowledge the dance had ended."

mik "Ah, yes yes. That was the warm-up performance, right? Very good. Very good."

al "Of course, Mlord. The warmup performance."

"She performed a smile."

al "One moment, if youll excuse me."

hide alexia with moveoutleft

scene bg24 with fade
show alexia slave concerned at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"She ducked back behind the curtain to the other room, trying to keep a straight face. Trying not to let the tears form."
"Jezera was not alone. She had a succubus kneeling before her, giving her a foot massage. The lesser demon stared lovingly at the mistress of the castles feet. Alexia found herself feeling slightly envious."

al "I cant do this."

je "Of course you can, darling."


if garInfo == 4:
    je "Youve followed such commands before, after all. Shy Mr. Garforth was such a morsel too..."
    "She sighed."
    al "No. I mean. I do not know how to do this. I learned to dance for my village. For festivals. Not to make a man..."

je "I will admit that the dance was a bit...chaste. But, you have a body men salivate over, and you know how to move it. Surely a bit of abstraction isnt beyond reason."

"Alexia continued to shake her head forcefully, undeterred."

al "I cant do this."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"Jezera sighed to herself but did not seem especially perturbed."

je "If you insist."
je "I had prepared for this eventuality."

"Jezera kicked her feet forward, cruelly pushing the succubus to the ground. But, she only reacted with a soft sigh."

"Jezera rushed off briefly, but returned a moment later, holding a set of leather bands. Alexia looked at them curiously. All were small and easy to fit on her body. They also had strange runic markings on them."
"Mistresses magic, no doubt."

je "If you wish, I can teach you the moves as you dance. Work them into your muscle memory. "
je "These bands, combined with a very short ritual, allow me to control the limbs of a willing wearer. For a short time, of course. A party trick I rarely get a chance to take out, but very useful for when I do."
je "I can show you how to dance to arouse a man. And you will be able to experience it first hand."
je "But, of course, we neednt continue with it if it is too much for you to ask."

"Jezera held her hand out to Alexia."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Will you trust me, dove?"

menu:
    "Trust her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia slave happy at midleft with dissolve
        pass
    "Don't trust her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia looked from the bands and down at her hand. Being controlled that way sounded too far for her. She was willing to obey Jezera, but to give up control of her own body"
        "Alexia went down to her knees in a gesture of subservience."
        al "Mistress. I cant do this."
        je "Come now, girl. Youre capable of more than-"
        al "Please. Not this. Not today. Please."
        "Jezera blinked twice, the smile briefly fading from her face. But, then it came back still warmer than before."
        je "Sweet girl, if you say you cannot do it, then what kind of Mistress would I be if I forced you?"
        je "Rise for me. Rise."
        "Jezera turned down to the succubus, still swooning by her feet."
        je "Girl, go entertain our guest. Take her form. Give him a good time."
        je "But, if you drain a single drop of his vitality, I will ensure you meet a most unfavorable end."
        je "Do we understand each other?"
        "The succubus nodded, with a slight smirk."
        "Alexia stared, wide eyed, as the succubus took on an approximation of her form after a minute of study. The appearance was imperfect. But, from some distance, it would suffice. Especially with the veil to conceal the facial divergences."
        "Then, her look-alike strut back behind the curtain. She was giggling and waving her rear. Alexia couldnt help but note to herself that this...fascimile...would likely do a better job with him then she could"
        je "Now, then, lets come along. The night is still young, and even if it wont be for dancing there are still some ways to put that ass to {i}use{/i}."
        "With a lowered head, Alexia followed her Mistress back up the stairs that led to Jezeras room. But, as much as she enjoyed herself that night, she went back after with the nagging feeling that she had been a failure."
        $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', 1)
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
        return

"Alexia closed her eyes. She trusted Jezera. Jezera could order her to do most things and she would obey by this point. What difference would direct bodily control make?"

al "What do I need to do?"

"At Jezeras direction, Alexia dutifully slipped the bands on her wrists and ankles. Then, she runs through a strange otherworldly chant Jezera explained to her. Supposedly it was simply to signal trust and confirmation to the ritual."
"Then Jezera joined in the chant, voices harmonizing. But, there was something different about the words. Even listening to them made Alexias head static. These were words of power."
"At first, they were incomprehensible, but the longer they went, the more Alexia understood them."

je "The strings of Aldrua call out to you from the wandering dark. They lead the secret path to a place where sky meets earth."
je "Where is the path? Say the name."

al "Jezera"

"The moment she said the word, something was different. Her wrists felt strangely weighted down. Like there were chains leading from the bands. But, the chains didnt seem to go anywhere."
"She raised her, but the process was sluggish."
"But, that didnt prepare her when her arm went down to her side. Alexia nearly gasped. She hadnt done that. Yet, shed still felt her arm move."
"She looked to Jezera, and her Mistress had a wide grin."
"Now, Alexias body sprung into movement. But, none of it was directed by her will. Alexias hands trailed sensually down her sides before landing on her hips. From there, she tilted her hips from side to side. Finally, she blew Jezera a sensually kiss and gave a wink."
"Alexia could barely make sense of it. It was her own body moving. But, the touch had the electricity of anothers hand. Sensual."

al "It feels...strange."

je "Not so strange that you wish to back out, yes?"

al "Correct..."

je "There is a certain thrill to new experiences, my dear. But, I dont need to tell you that, do I?"

"Jezera settled back in her impromptu throne and crossed her legs. The succubus took that as cue to crawl back over and resume the act of worshipping Jezeras legs."

je "Ready to resume your dance? Im sure sleepy Mikael is waiting for you. Dont worry your little head how youll do. Ill be with you the entire time."

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"This time, when Alexia returned to the room with Mikael, she walked with swaggering hips. The motion almost made her gasp."

mik "Its a good thing Im a patient man. You made me wait for a long time."

al "..."
al "Im very sorry, Mister. I need to make it up to you."

"Alexia went to the center of the room and began a dance. But, this was no dance shed ever learned. It mostly involved the twirling and gyration of different parts of her torso. Her hips, her ass, her breasts. All of it was emphasized."
"As she swayed her body back and forth, her hands reached up to grasp her breasts as if to present them to her audience."
"The entire time, Alexia was little more then a puppet. If she tried, she could fight it, but it was far easy to go on autopilot. To become an observer from an unusual vantage point. "
"She also tried to memorize every motion. She was here to learn a lesson, after all. It was easy to grasp when her own body was doing the dance. The way it would be easier to repeat an act youve done in the past."
"She almost didnt notice as she closed the distance. Now, her body was provocative twisting and moving mere inches from his face."
"She caught a glimpse of his eyes, wide and alert. Sleepy Mikael had woken up. The unrestrained male hunger was etched on his face."
"Alexias heart skipped a beat. Jezera really was right. Dancing like this..dancing so lewdly...really did entrance men."
"Her hands reached up to the straps of her dress without Alexia even realizing it. She had to suppress a look of surprise as they slid away...before pulling them back up. The teasing guessing game was as effective as it was on Mikael."

al "Whoops. Im not in control of myself."

"She spoke in a shaky voice. It was hard to seem in control of the room, when she as much a subject as he was."
"She took another step closer. His knees nearly touched her. Her body gyrated and her ass waved, so close he could reach out and grab her."

al "Do you like what you see, Mister? Am I doing good?"

mik "You are. Youre beautiful."

"Jezera made her hands return to the straps. This time the thin fabric fell to the floor. Her cheeks burned. The lustful man eagerly drank in the sight of her exposed body. Her breasts...her ass...the place between her legs."
"All the while, her body continued onward. She felt herself slide up atop his lap, straddling him. The hardness beneath his trousers pressed against her exposed thigh."
"Her mind flailed. What should she say? What should she do? If Rowan knew about this."
"His hand reached out, trying to grasp her side."

mik "Can I touch you?"

"Alexia found herself expecting Jezera to control her response somehow. It was easier when Jezera decided."
"But, with a sigh of relief, Alexia realized that Jezera wasnt interceding. For this split second, she had control."

menu:
    "Agree.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ mikBJ = True
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        show alexia slave happy behind cg733
        pause 3
        al "How about you let me do all of the touching?"
        "Alexia spoke in a purr. This situation, the feeling of being watched. All of it was putting a fire to her."
        "Jezera was in control again, and she made her puppet sink down to her knees between his legs. Her fingers brushed against his thighs."
        "Alexia sighed silently. The control was back. She could lean back and enjoy the ride."
        "Her hands eagerly worked the mans cock free from his trousers. It sprung up, large and hard, into the open air. Alexia couldnt help mentally comparing it to Rowans."
        "Then, her head went low. She offered no resistance, even as Jezera made her lips open and wrap around his cock."
        "Here, too, Alexia passively enjoyed the ride. She felt every sensation. She tasted the trademark salty male flavor. She felt the shaft hitting the back of her throat. But, it was as though it was a thing happening to her."
        "Her body was setting the pace, but to Alexia, it was like being face fucked."
        "At one point, she tried to pull her head back slightly for more air. But, soon found she couldnt. She was left to gasp and rasp, but there was no way she could escape it."
        "...And yet, the entire time she was growing more and more wet."
    "Don't agree.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ mikBJ = False
        al "Nope. You can look. But, you cant touch, mister."
        "The dance continued on into the night. Mikael tried to reach out and grab her several times, but each time Alexia was allowed by Jezera to refuse. There was a line Alexia wouldnt cross and it was here"

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"Alexia laid back in Jezeras grand bed, taking in what had just happened. The demoness had used her enhanced strength to carry Alexia back up after the dance."

if mikBJ == True:
    "Jezera pulled a handkerchief from a side cabinet and tossed it to Alexia."
    je "If youd like to clean up your mouth a bit before we continue, little one."

"Alexia blinked a few times."

al "That was"
al "That was something."
al "Did I just do that?"

je "Arguably. Depending on what you consider doing yourself to be."

"She eyed the bands. After the dance, she had not bothered to take the bands off, even if Jezera stopped actively controlling her body."

al "Dancing that way was strange. I remember every move. I could even probably repeat them right now if I tried. But, it wasnt me."

"Then another image flashed to her mind. The way that Mikael had stared at her. She was used to being ogled. But, shed never got a reaction quite like that from her dancing. Even when dancing for Rowan in the past."

al "Is that really how men like it when you dance?"

je "It drives them mad with lust."

"Jezera settled in next to her and softly brushed her hair."

je "A proper dance heightens everything men enjoy. It reinforces our natural beauty and draws the eye. It teases them and makes them long for more."
je "You remember the moment where I had you feint removing the dress? To inspire desire, but leave them on the edge of the seat. Its a powerful emotion."

"Alexia blushed slightly. It wasnt just Mikael whod been filled by anticipation by that. She had been as much a spectator as he had been."

al "Still"
al "I wonder if thats what men were always looking for whenever I danced"

"Jezera giggled softly to herself. Then she rose to the center of the room and took a prominent position. The plot worked. Alexia trained her eyes on her. "

je "So existential, my dear. But, lets turn the question around. By now weve established you have a certain {i}appreciation{/i} for the bodies of other women."
je "Have you ever found yourself staring at any of your fellow dancers before? When you had, was it entirely chaste appreciation?"

"Alexia didnt have an answer for her. Shed never thought about it, of course. But, what was the motive all those times shed looked back at the other dancers?"
"Jezera leaned in closer. She smelled blood."

je "Youve been a good girl tonight. I want to give you a reward. A dance of your own so you can see it from the other perspective."

al "Please"

je "Just one thing."
je "Keep the bands on."

"Alexia shivered."

al "Yes, Mistress"

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show alexia slave happy behind cg734
pause 3

"In a single fluid motion, Jezera let her dress slip to the floor. Clad in nothing but her heels, she strutted up closer to Alexia before suddenly and provocatively bending low. Her hair whipped out. But, then in an equally fluid motion, she rose back up. Beneath her hair, Alexia saw her grin."
"The housewife was transfixed. Every element of her performance was practiced and smooth. And her body was...her body was having an effect on Alexia."
"Jezera put a hand to Alexias chin and forced a meeting of their eyes. Alexia was breathless."

je "Am I beautiful, pet?"

al "So beautiful."

je "Good."

"Jezera turned back and retook a position in the center of the room. Her ass swayed invitingly behind her."
"That was when Alexia noticed that her own body was moving. Her right hand was ever so slowly gliding between her legs, fingertips brushing over her skin. She stifled a moan. Her stomach was butterflies. "
"She had no control over her hand. She couldnt stop it. But, even if she could, there was little question if she would have actually done so. "
"Then, her fingers made contact with her clit. For some reason, it felt immeasurably better than masturbation ever had."

al "Oh."

"She could not help that her own hand was stroking herself to the exact rhythm of Jezeras swaying and dancing. As if to reinforce the effect of each move."

al "Oh."

"The style she struck was different from how she masturbated when she had control. But, Alexia had to admit that Jezeras method was more effective. She was getting very wet."

al "O-oh."

je "Distracted by something, little one? I dont want you to miss my dance. It would be so rude~."

al "O-of course not, Mistress."

"The more Jezera danced, the more she took power over Alexias body. Now the squirming girl couldnt look away if she tried. Her free hand went to her nipple and gave it a sudden pinch. Not so hard as to hurt. Just to make her jump."

al "Ah!"

"Now her hands continued the assault on her body. Stroking her clit and pinching her nipples. Her body was left jumping and squirming. Dancing in its own way."
"She was a puppet. Jezera was making her a puppet. Alexia tried to moan out, but even that was beyond her control."
"Jezera closed the gap once more. So close that her heavenly scent filled Alexias nostrils. It was intoxicating. And that was even before she pressed Alexias face to her bosom."

al "Mistress...Mistress I cant stand it. I cant take it."

je "Oh, so you want to stop?"

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show alexia slave happy behind cg736
pause 3


"At once, Alexias hands stopped their motion and fell limply to her sides. This time, Jezera let her moan out. They had been inches from taking her over the edge"
"She tried to move her own hands, but they were outside her control. She even tried to grind against the bed, but her hips wouldnt move."
"Jezera resumed her dance. Now, Alexia was a breathless spectator. Her cunt ached for attention and seeing Jezeras beautiful body gyrating only caused her need to heat up to an aching inferno."

al "Please Mistress. Please"

je "You have to be specific for what youre asking for, sweet one."

al "Please Mistress...I want to touch my...no."
al "...Please, {i}make{/i} me touch myself"
al "Please...goddess above, please."

"Jezera smirked to herself. A victorious conqueror."

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"Then, Alexias hand shot to her sex. A long low moan in thanks escaped her lips as Jezera penetrated her with her own fingers."
"Her hand fucked her hard and fast, sinking three whole fingers in."
"In that moment, she imagined herself as an actual puppet. Stiff joints and wooden features. And at every limb strings. Jezera would pluck and toy with each string, and Alexia would dance for her and dance for her."

al "Almost...almost"

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pause 3

"Her hand stopped once more. This time Jezera left Alexia hump the air, body searching for the missing fingers."

al "Mistress...Mistress...why"

je "You cant hide it from me, you little tart. You whine, but when I make you stop you like that too. Not having any control whatsoever."

"Alexia answered in a wide-eyed moan. Words came to her throat, but it was hard to form them."

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je "Admit it."

al "Y-yes."
al "I like it when...I like being controlled"
al "Please...please make cum."

"Finally, Jezera placed her lips to Alexia in a long slow kiss. Alexias eyes fluttered."

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"Then, with their tongues entwined, Jezera made Alexias hands come back to her pussy one final time. This time there was no more artifice. No more teasing. In a matter of seconds, Alexia was brought to a white, mind-melting orgasm."

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"Neither the kiss nor the touching let up. Jezera dominated her tongue for what felt like days while using her hands to eek out orgasm after orgasm from her shivering body."
"At some point, Jezera removed all the bands from her body. Now it was nothing but her own skilled hands doing this to her."
"Each time she exploded, it left Alexia more and more blank. She felt like she was slipping away"

jump jezCorVisitAftercare



label jezCorVisitInfiltration:

$ jezCorVisitScene = "infiltration"
$ jezCorFaceInfiltrationSeen = True
$ jezCorVisits += 1

scene bg18 with fade
show alexia slave happy at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"Alexias hands fidgeted as she worked the knob on Jezeras door. What lesson would Jezera have for her today? Something pleasurable hopefully. She almost expected her Mistress to be waiting for her with whips and chains in hand."
"Instead, she found Jezera sitting at her table, with a large painted map spread out over its surface."

al "I hadn't known there was a form of lovemaking that involved sheets of parchment."

"She covered her mouth with her hand while she giggled. Jezera rolled her eyes, but beneath them was a smile."

je "If you tease too much, I might have to actually find a sexual purpose for such a thing."
je "But, alas thats an idea for another day. Today's visit will be of a more practical variety. At least for the moment."
je "You're already making great strides when it comes to seduction. Now it's time for you to learn about infiltration."

al "Infiltration?"

"Jezera leaned back in her chair and directed a sweeping gesture at the map in front of her. Alexia took the seat opposite her."

je "There's a great many things of value to learn from places you're not supposed to be. Knowing the right man or woman to flirt with can get you into the room"
je "...But knowing the art of infiltration can take you from there to the places you shouldnt be."

al "You mean like being a spy?"

"She shook her head softly. The image it brought to her mind was of an assassin scaling walls with daggers in hand."

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al "No..No. Thats absurd. I don't understand why I'd need to know about such a thing? I mean, you told me to visit you so I could learn more about how to be pleasing to Rowan"

je "I said Id teach you to be pleasing. But, I also promised to make you more useful, didnt I?"
je "My sweet innocent little bird. You're a captive in a castle filled with secrets and you don't want to learn how to get places you don't belong? How many places in Bloodmeen do you think Im keeping from you?"

"Alexa scoffed."

al "Why would you"

je "Help you learn to be more sly when you're my prisoner? Maybe I'm curious what you do with it. Maybe, I'm not as much of an enemy to you as you might think."

"Jezera leaned forward, bringing together her fingers in a pyramid in front of her face."

je "...And maybe, just maybe, I dont want you to be my prisoner at all."

"Alexia had no choice but to stare at her Mistress cynically. She might have warmed to the woman, but there was still no doubt in her mind that Jezera was her captor. Alexias eyebrows narrowed. Didnt Jezera know if she wanted, she could release Alexia in an instant?"
"But, just as fast her brow softened. No doubt Jezera was simply insinuating that they could be friends if she so wished. Still, the question of motives was not the only misgiving that weighed on Alexia."

al "Hrmm."

"Alexia looked off to the side. She remembered those days in years past where shed been home alone waiting for Rowans return. From her letters, he was saying that hed done incredible things. Things Alexia could never imagine doing."
"It had been her lot in life to sit and await his arrival. It was how it always was."

al "I don't know if I'm cut out for something like this though. Being more pleasing to a man is one thing. But, learning the arts of spycraft? Im sure youre a great teacher, Mistress. But, youd be better off teaching a-"

"Jezera put a finger to her lips to silence her."

je "Shhhh. Not a word more. Youve put yourself down too much. I have an eye for talent, girl. And I know for a fact that you're more capable than you would imagine. "
je "Trust me. Mistress knows best."

al "..."
al "Fine. I can try."

"Alexia settled back into her seat. She was no more enthused than she had been minutes prior but thought it best to at least humour her Mistress. No doubt Jezera would see that this was a step outside her range and pull back soon enough."
"From there, Jezera broke into the lecture that she had been dying to start. Alexia did her best to pay attention...and not show her disappointment that Jezera had decided against playing with her."
"Among her first topics were the simple mechanics of exploring unfamiliar spaces. She demonstrated by pointing to different spots on the map, a reproduction of a base she has infiltrated once."

je "One of the follies of humans, the many many many follies, is complacency. You always want for nothing to be unusual so much. It makes things so much easier."
je "You see, one mistake will be ignored. A guard or a passerby will wish it away. You will be a gust of wind or a figment of his imagination."
je "Its the second mistake that gets you caught. Thats when it becomes much harder for them to wish your presence away."

"From there, Jezera moved to consideration of what to do once Alexia had managed to get into the back rooms or secret locations."

je "A fool might search the obvious places. I do not train fools. When on the hunt for objects of interest, you must have a little switcheroo in mindset. Youre the one who is doing the hiding. Where do you hide it?"

"By the point Jezera reached discussion of what to do if caught, Alexia felt like her eyes were going to glaze over. The number of rules and axioms were almost too vast to deal with."

je "Of course, sometimes it's hard to get out just with honeyed words. Were it possible, I could talk my way out of the dungeons of Prothea itself. Have no doubt of that."

al "...Sure."

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je "Still, this is yet another area where the superior sex reigns. Guards can be persuaded or bribed to look the other way, and it is here a woman can use her advantages."

"Alexia stared dumbly ahead for a moment before the implication of Jezeras words came to her."

al "Advantages? You most surely don't mean using your body?"

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je "I {i}most surely{/i} do. You hire a guard hoping theyll think with their eyes. But, more often they think with their crotch. Someone smarter or more capable would have a more prestigious job."

"Jezera sighed and gave the map beneath her a wistful glance. As if some memory were etched on its surface."

je "I cannot tell you how many seemingly fatal situations I've escaped with a pouting lip and a bit of cleavage. {i}Oh, mister guardsman, thank goodness youre here. I just happened to get lost and I was so scared...{/i}"
je "Of course, sometimes you need to go a bit beyond that. But, thats where the other training Im giving you will be most useful, one must suppose."

"Alexia simply shook her head back and forth, as if the action could stop Jezeras words from entering her ears."

al "You cant be serious. Youre saying if I actually tried being a spy, that Id need me to...to fuck my way out if I got caught?"

je "Well, if it came to that"

"Alexia put her hands on the table."

al "Impossible. Just...no. I could never do something like that. Impossible."
al "All of it is simply so...so beyond me. Surely there are other people to train in these...these tactics. Smarter people. More capable."
al "This is just...its not me."

"In truth, Alexia had expected Jezera to burst into yet another round of assurances. More assuaging to calm her down. But, Jezera didnt do that."
"She merely sat quietly, turning Alexias words over in her head. Then, Jezera smiled."

je "I had an inkling youd say such a thing. Blame it on our growing familiarity. Thankfully, your Mistress was well prepared."

"Jezera rose from her seat and began the process that Alexia recognized by now as the formation of a portal."

je "It wont take us far. Just to another portion of the castle."

"Jezera extended a hand to Alexia."

je "Do you trust me?"

"This was a question that had been answered firmly already. Alexia took Jezeras hand and walked with her through the portal."

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"On the other side, she found a design not much different from the area she had left. Shed expected to be taken to some strange secret chamber, but it was just a normal Bloodmeen corridor."

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"She went to a window and found the main bulk of the castle rising proud."

al "This is one of the outer spires, isnt it?"

je "An unused one. Theres just so much of this damned castle, we havent occupied the whole structure. So a few locations have gone a bit..neglected."
je "Thus, its the perfect training yard."

"Alexia turned back to Jezera."

al "You still havent told me what its even a training yard {i}for{/i}."

je "Of course, of course."
je "The best place to start, though, would be having you get undressed. You can leave the choker on though. I like that on you."

"Alexia glanced to the side. The hallway was empty, but changing in public still felt..exposing."

al "Here?"

je "Theres a supply closet behind you. It will have to suffice."

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"Alexia sighed and slipped into the confined space. Jezera followed, of course. Though, if there was one pair of eyes she didnt mind watching her undress they were Jezeras. Well, hers and Rowans. The dark fabric of her nightie fell to the floor. "
"Without thinking, her arms went to her chest, softly covering her exposed body. Jezera gave a nod of approval."

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je "As ravishing as ever, my dear. Now then, I planted a case with some items of interest in the room earlier today. It should be right behind you. Please, be a dear and put on the items inside of it."

"Obediently, she turned to follow Jezeras instruction. The first item she found was a set of black high heels. The sort some nobles wore."

je "To help you be aware of your own movement, of course."

"She worked her feet into the shoes and tested them. It was as if someone had put platforms beneath her feet. It took a few seconds of experimentation before she could even stand steadily."
"Next, Alexia went back to the box to collect the other items. Her face paled when she brought out the contents."
"One item was a lace black thong. All on its own it would have been far more indecent than any undergarments she might otherwise wear. But, they were made stranger for a pair of open circles with latches on the bottom string. "
"The purpose of the openings was made clear by the other items. A pair of white stone pillars shaped with one smooth end. They were made all the more slippery by a layer of oil-like substance over the surface."
"The bottom of the two pillars was complete with strange symbols that looked similar to Jezeras magic runes."

je "Those go inside, love. A little something to make the task more...enjoyable."

"Alexia blushed fiercely."

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al "I was wondering when tonights visit would become more perverse..."

je "Tut tut, Alexia. Dont dawdle."

"The complexity of the design made Alexia struggle to bring it all together. Then, with a deep breath, she lined the two phalli to her pussy and rear. Her eyes fluttered softly as she sank them in."

al "Oh!"

je "They have a few slightly unusual functions, but I dont want to spoil the fun. Of course, you might feel an impulse to take them out early during the coming session."
je "So, I am going to have to make you give me a promise. No matter what, youll leave them in."

"Alexia could only pay attention to what she was saying with great struggle. It was far easier to focus on the sudden sense of fullness from having both of her holes stuffed at the same time."

al "But, you still havent even...er...even told me what Im doing."

je "And I will. Though, after the promise, of course."

"Alexia steadied herself against the wall. It was quite like Jezera to play games with her this way. But, it was also becoming quite like Alexia to acquiesce to what Jezera had planned..."

al "Yes, Mistress. I...I promise I wont take them out, no matter what happens."

"Jezera grinned wide and brushed the back of her hand against Alexias cheek. It burned all the more from the touch."

je "Delightful. Simply delightful."

"But, just as quickly as the touch had come, Jezera drew her hand away."

je "What will transpire now is a game of my own creation. One with the express intent of teaching you the principles I discussed before."
je "This tower has many rooms, but only three are unlocked. In one of those rooms, I have planted a delightful hand-carved figure in my own image. Very expensive, I assure you."
je "To win the game, you must navigate the area, and find the hidden treasure wherever I have decided to place it."

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"Alexia stared dumbly."

al "You want me to...to prance about the place without a shred of clothing?"

je "The nudity is to simply instill the right frame of mind. The sense of paranoia and vulnerability that an infiltrator feels. As I said before, there is no real risk of exposure. This tower is entirely unused and unoccupied."

"To emphasize the point, Jezera leaned down and stole away Alexias discarded clothes."

al "..."

je "It is just for the duration of the game. When you have found the figure, simply return to the base of the tower and I will be ready to sweep you up and bring you back to my quarters."
je "Entirely unseen, of course."

"Alexia shifted in place. She suddenly felt much more naked than she had even a moment before. Those damned insertions certainly werent helping."

al "But, where will it be? How am I expected to find it?"

"Jezera patted her shoulder and offered a reassuring smile. With her, any contact seemed to feel good."

je "I have left open an armoury, a bedroom, and a book-keeping library. The figure has been hidden in one of those rooms. "
je "As for which of the three...well, where do you think someone should hide something important?"
je "I think that should suffice, however. As adorable as you look, pouting like that, this isnt a test of whether you have the skill to beg for a better result out of me."

"Without further warning, Jezera pulled back."

je "Ta ta, Dove. Try to remember my lessons."

"Alexia was so startled, that Jezeras departure didnt process until her Mistress had already left the closet. She followed into the hallway, near tripping in the tall high heels."

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al "Wait! No!"

"But, by the time she looked around, Jezera was already gone. Vanished. Alexia was left to frantically look back and forth across the empty, torch-lit hallway."

al "...Come back"

"Just then, she felt a breeze crawl down the hallway. Instinctively, she moved to cover herself with her hands. It drew her back to reality"
"...She was alone here. And naked."

al "Crud."

"She was left to wrestle with her misgivings. Had her Mistress simply just abandoned her naked in the middle of the tower? What would happen if someone chanced along?"
"Jezera claimed that the spire was uninhabited. But, just how much was Alexia being forced to rest on that claim?"

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"Eventually, deep breaths steadier her resolve once again. The simplest way to return to the castle, and her clothes, would be to complete Jezeras little game."
"So, it was with great weariness that Alexia started down the hallway, hopefully towards the first of the rooms. But, even moving about proved a task in of itself."
"First, she had to master even walking in such extreme heels. There were numerous points she nearly tripped over her feet. But, with some steadying from the walls she managed to avoid any nasty falls."
"Next, she had to manage the phalli that were held by the thong. They proved a much more dramatic distraction when she moved. But, at rest she was able to calm herself down."
"In practice, Alexia was starting and stopping on her trek through the halls. The heels forced her to exaggerate her walk, but doing so just teased her with the insertions until she couldnt continue."
"It was torture. Jezera had outdone herself this time."
"It was thus with great exertion that she finally found a door that had been left open. A peek inside revealed a prim and proper guest bedroom."

if all_actors['alexia'].job_state.job == 'maid':
    "It was in the standardized design that was common throughout the castle. In her daytime work, shed cleaned ones like it hundreds of times."

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al "Confound these things"

"She reached a hand down and softly touched the base of the invader in her snatch."

al "Would she even know if I took it out?"

"Her eyes settled on the bed sheets at the same time. It wouldnt be difficult to fashion them into a makeshift dress for herself. Jezera wouldnt like that, but"

al "..."

"Her hand slipped back down to the ground. Her gaze ducked back under the bed. She had a task to complete. Mistress Jezera had worked so hard to set it up for her."
"Still, her search of the room proved fruitless. If the object of her search was hidden here, it wasnt in a place she could find it. That meant it was time to consider the next room. A small map posted to the door made that easier."

al "Armoury? Or Record Room?"

"The goal was to find where someone would put their secrets, right? The armoury sounded like a better bet."

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"Once more, she started down the hallway. But, now with a growing confidence. She was getting better at walking in the heels. This was going to be much easier now that-"
"Alexias eyes wide went wide. She heard a sound. Footsteps."

quest "Well thats what I told them. You want me to do extra shifts, I want extra tokens to use at the brothel. Maybe even some time at the slave pits doing"

"Two shadows marched together in tandem on the wall. Alexia felt her heart beat so fast, it was as if it were trying to escape her chest. Jezera had said no one was here. Jezera had said no one would see her like this."
"...See her like this"

al "Jezera said..."

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"Alexias body moved on its own. She threw herself behind one of the pillars, clutching the stone exterior for dear life. Every nerve ending in her body was crying out to her in panic."
"What if she was seen? What if she was found?"

quest "What was that? Did you hear something over there?"

"Alexia threw her mouth over her hands in a panic. No, it wasnt her whisper theyd heard. It must have been her footsteps. Jezera had made her wear these damned heels."

quest "Humie worries for nuthin. Come on."

"Alexia remained frozen in place. Her chest rose and fell at a frantic pace. They seemed to have given up on her. But, she had to make sure. She couldnt let out so much as a sound."
"But if her body was still, her mind was racing. How had this happened? Had Jezera just made a mistake? What if Rowan somehow found out about this?"
"She slammed her eyes shut. If there was one thing she wanted to do, it was cry. But, if she did that, shed make too much noise. What had Jezera said? That theyd just wish her away?"
"So, she remained still and in place until she was sure beyond doubt that the guards were gone. Only then did she continue to her destination."
"But, now she moved with new caution. Every so often she heard sounds down the corridors. There were other people here. More guards. She was trapped. Exposed."
"There was only one thing to do. Keep going. Find the figure and have Jezera spirit her out of here."

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"The next destination on her path was the armoury. But, her search here proved fruitless. She turned over racks of weapons and opened chests, but there was nothing that looked like Jezera. Nothing that even looked like it had been touched in decades."

al "Come on. Come on. Come on."

"That only left one location in her search. The record room."

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"She leaned against the wall to catch her breathing. Once more, she toyed with the urge to just throw in the towel. Jezera would be forgiving when she learned the tower actually was being guarded, right?"
"Alexia shook her head softly. Even if she didnt want it to be the case, she knew the truth. Oh, Jezera would smile and be sympathetic if Alexia failed. But, beneath that encouragement would be that dreaded hint of disappointment. Alexia couldnt fail her."

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"Once more she started down the hallway, taking careful measure to control the pace of her steps."
"But, suddenly there was a soft sound, almost like a click. Then, what had already been a difficult task for Alexia became harder."
"Shed grown used to the two phalli invading her lower holes. They still left her feeling full and worked up, but shed learned how to advance without making their presence more unbearable. But, now they came alive."

al "Wha-"

"Yet, now they started to shake and vibrate inside of her. She had to bring both hands to her mouth to stifle the loud moan that almost slipped out. Her body throbbed with waves of pressure attacking her nethers."
"She had to stop herself from sinking to her knees. Her legs were turning to mush beneath her. The assault of sensation was almost so intense that it made it hard to question what was happening? Had Jezera enchanted the phalli? Why was this happening now?"
"It was with some great effort that she managed to start down the hallway once more. One hand gripped the wall to steady her, and the other remained perched over her mouth to block the onslaught of squeaks and moans that tried to bubble out."
"Her path forward was filled with more challenges. On several other occasions, she heard shadows on the wall or the sound of footsteps. Each time, Alexia was forced to duck into hiding and pray that she could maintain her silence."
"Her hips bucked softly at the air. The stimulation was driving her body crazy, even if it remained so low as to just keep her heavily teased. She felt her thong soak. Her inner thighs were growing damp."
"Naturally, she let out a sigh of relief when she arrived at the open door to the record room."

al "Al...almost"

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"But, there was no relief waiting for her inside. Her search simply found dusty collections of books. Perhaps it was the lust getting to her. Or her own panic. But, she couldnt find it anywhere she looked."
"She slowly sank to her knees, broken."

al "It couldnt...unf...it couldnt be in any of the other rooms. Id have to"

"She threw her head into her hands and sobbed quietly. A sound only broken up by weak moans. Even her despair didnt grant her escape from the teasing phalli."
"This was it. This was the final defeat. Shed have to return to Jezera in failure."
"Unless"
"She steadied herself with her hands. Enough to try to think through the cloud of lust that was fogging over her mind. Jezera had said so many things during the lesson earlier. She formed an image of her mistress in her minds eye."

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je "{i}A fool might search the obvious places. I do not train fools. When on the hunt for objects of interest, you must have a little switcheroo in mindset. Youre the one who is doing the hiding. Where do you hide it?{/i}"

al "..."
al "Hrmm."

"She looked around the room. If she were hiding something important, where would she hide it? Surely, it would be in here. People would expect important things in a bedroom or armoury."
"Her eyes went to the book shelves. There was a section on one of the bottom rows for records of taxes paid from centuries past. Out of the way and boring."
"Alexia crawled on her hands and knees to that segment. Its books soon littered the ground as she threw them out, one by one. Soon, all of the tax books were scattered over the floor."
"...revealing a wooden figurine in the shame of a buxom woman hidden behind them."

al "Yes!!"

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"She started back down the hallway, squeezing hard on the figure. Her nails nearly dug into the soft wooden exterior."
"This time, her trek was more bearable than it had been before. Yes, the insertions still left her body throbbing with desperation. Yes, the sounds of guards patrolling the hallway still stopped her every few corridors."
"But, now she was almost there. She just needed to reach the base of the tower. Then Jezera would take her away from this stressful place. Then, her Mistress would ease the endless need between her legs."
"Just a little bit more..."

quest "Hey you!? Whassa pretty lil hummie gurl doin out here?"

"She turned sharply on her heels and found herself face to face with a female orc. She was tall and imposing with clear muscles and the armor of a soldier or mercenary. Her hair was shaped into a tall and imposing mohawk. One of the guards perhaps."

al "I...I"

"All of the anxiety of the past hour hit her at once. The sense of exposure. Of being on display. The fear of failure. The fear of Rowan finding out. All were realized in the eyes of the woman whod found her."

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"Alexia took a step backwards, body shaking."

al "No...youre not supposed to...no"

femorc "Dis aint no place for nakie humie girls. No place at all. Youz a pretty one too. Must be onea da girls from da slave pits, no?"

"The orcess took a step closer, one hand on her hips. Her glance was predatory. She made no compunctions about ogling Alexias naked form. The more she looked, the more Alexias cheeks burned."
"Could she run? Not in these heels, that was for certain. She couldnt fight. Maybe she could pull rank. Point out her husband was an important man. But, that might just get back to him sooner."
"Yet, as her mind worked, her body was frozen stiff."

femorc "Out wit it, girlie."

"The guard crossed her arms over her chest and snorted."
"Just as Alexia was about to move to her next denial, the phalli inside her chose this inopportune moment to spring to life. A wave of vibrations hit her strong enough to send her down to her knees, her lips opened into a pant."

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al "Not now...No"

"The figure of Jezera tumbled out of her open grip to the floor."
"That brought an evil smile to the guards face. There was no way she hadnt seen the insertions. While she didnt seem the brightest, even she must have realized the cause of Alexias bodily reactions."

femorc "Whateva ya doin out here, Its naughty aint it? I gotsa admit doe. Ya do look real prutty on ya knees dat way."

"Alexia sealed her eyes shut, forcing herself to regain focus. The guard was...was saying she was attractive, right? Perhaps there was a way forward."
"But, did she really have the will to see it through? To debase herself so low?"

menu:
    "Seduce the guard.":
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        "Alexia bit down on her lip and looked up at the imposing guardswoman with large wet eyes."
        al "Wait!"
        "Alexia drew her posture up into a more formal kneel. The sort Mistress Jezera liked. Of course, this had the secondary benefit of making her breasts more prominent. She drew her arms close to shove them up even further."
        al " Im supposed to be here. I..I promise. But, if you want I can provide some...er...something to help you forget I was here."
        "The smile on the Orcess face grew from ear to ear. Her tusks curved."
        femorc "What kinda sumtin, you talkin?"
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        "The taste was oddly familiar. Of course, Alexia was not such an expert on the flavor of other women that she could really make such a judgement. But, there was something soothing in that recognition."
        "Perhaps the juices of an Orcess was not much different from that of a human?"
        "Alexia was positioned with her head between the guardswomans legs, lapping steadily at her clit. She was practiced enough from her time with Mistress that she could do a passable job. Certainly the soft sighs of the woman above her suggested it was working."
        "To steady herself, she gripped the heels on her shoes. At least now they had some practical purpose. The other woman had one hand on the wall to steady herself."
        femorc "Ya musta been a slave. Musta. Aint no new pussy sucker got dis kinda skill."
        "Alexia moaned out into the green snatch in front of her and then went right back to work. Even as degrading and stressful as the situation was, there was still something about the words that had an effect on her. They were shameful. They were hot."
        "The sensations from the phalli didnt help keep her calm. Her hips squirmed and bucked against them, as if they were attached to a man she was riding. The tempo of her tongue almost sped or slowed to the rhythm of the vibration."
        "A flow of female cum poured over her lips, dribbling down her chin and all the way down to her breasts. If any got low enough down, it might mix with the steady drip of her own wetness down the side of her leg."
        femorc "Dat's right take it. Take it. Ya little slut. Use dat fuckin mouth o urs."
        "Suddenly she grabbed Alexias head and jammed it harder into her crotch. Alexia gasped for air, but found no relief. So instead she threw herself deeper into the task, head twisting and shoving inward to help with the efforts to lap it all."
        "Her head grew fuzzy and white. That always seemed to happen now when she was overwhelmed by another womans scent."
        femorc "Take it like ya love it."
        "The other womans hips slammed into Alexias face. Her juices were everywhere. Alexia could only moan weakly into the orcess mons."
        femorc "Take it like...you're a little harlot who underestimated her own abilities. Who put herself down when she didnt deserve it."
        "Alexia's eyes shot open. Did she hear that right?"
        femorc "Take it like a woman coming to realize her Mistress was right the entire time and she should have believed her."
        "Alexia put her hands to the Guardswomans thighs, and used the leverage to wrest herself free of the womans grasp."
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        "She looked up to see a face smirking down on her...and then the face shifted into the appearance of another person entirely..."
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    "Stand her ground.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
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        al "No."
        "Alexia shook her head. There was no way she could do it. Even with all of the...the tension from what had happened already. Whether it was a sense of dignity or whether it was Rowan, she couldnt take that final plunge."
        "With some effort, she steadied herself to her feet and looked the Orcess in the eyes."
        al "I am an...an honored guest of Lady Jezera. What you have...oh...what you have s-seen here is nothing. If you dont...oooh...want Jezera to be angry at you, you will f-f-forget you ever saw this."
        "The Orcess tilted her head to the side."
        femorc "Ya dont look like a guest o da mistress."
        al "Looks can..can be deceiving. Do you want to bet your, er, life on it?"
        "A moment of silence passed. The only sound was the faint movement of the insertions inside her body...making it all the more difficult to maintain her composure. But, she couldnt let herself show further weakness."
        femorc "Hrmm."
        "Suddenly, the guardswoman started to clap."
        femorc "I thought youd attempt to be more seductive, but invoking the lady of the castle wasnt a bad idea."
        femorc "Thered be no way for her to check, of course. But, were it so easy to escape with vague references to a higher authority, it would work more often, no?"
        femorc "Still, you deserve points for the effort! Not bad."
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        "Alexia blinked twice."
        al "Wha-"
        "Before she could get out another word, the image in front of her began to shift. In moments the smiling woman in front of her was no longer an orc"

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al "Mistress Jezera!"

"Alexia looked around the hallway frantically. But, the purple skinned body in front of her didnt vanish. She was really there."

al "How...Why."

if femorcSeduced == True:
    "She brought one hand to her aching jaw and worked it slowly. With some effort she managed to work her way back up to her feet. An effort the heels didnt make easier."

"Jezera smiled reassuringly and took Alexias hand to help her keep her footing."

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je "Come now darling, did you actually think I'd leave you naked and terrified in a towerful of guards? That I'd so recklessly risk knowledge of our secret activities getting out?"
je "Tsk tsk. I really hoped youd think better of me than that by now."

"She turned to the wall in front of her. She gave a wave of her hand, coated in blue magical tendrils. A shadow appeared on the wall, moving as if a person were there. Jezera repeated the gesture and the shadow vanished."

je "All illusions. The guards outside the bedroom. The ones on the stairs outside the armoury. The spire is truly uninhabited."
je "The insertions and their various activities were also me, of course. I made a little...game of trying to figure out the exact most devious time to turn them on."

"To emphasize her point, she snapped her fingers and the phalli came to a dead halt."

je "As for this latest exertion, well...I wanted to see how far youd go."

"Alexia opened her mouth to speak but words didnt come out. It took time for her brain to process what was being said. A task made monumentally easier by the reduction in stimulation."

al "I...I can't believe it. Its"
al "I was shaking. I was just shaking, the whole time. I thought I would be discovered like this. I didn't know what to do."

je "I know, darling. I know."

al "All I could do was go on instinct. I havent been so terrified in a long time. My heart was beating so fast it was as if it was going to burst from my chest."

"Jezera shifted from foot to foot not truly showing a reaction to what Alexia said. When she finished, Jezera cupped Alexias chin delicately with the tips of her fingers."

je "And yet..."
je "Look down by your feet. Do you see something?"

"Jezera guided Alexias glance down to the spot on the floor where the figure had slipped out of Alexias hand."

je "Proof that despite all your protestations that you accepted the wisdom of my lessons. "
je "A lesser woman would have buckled beneath the pressure of being alone in a dangerous space. But, you kept composure, remembered my lessons, and completed the task."
je "You've shown yourself a natural at infiltration...and shown yourself in need of a reward."

"She directed Alexias face back to meet hers. Alexia had more she wanted to get out. Questions. Accusations. A thousand mixed emotions."
"And yet, she said something else."

al "A reward? What..what kind of reward?"

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"Jezera snapped and the phalli roared back to life at full force. Alexias legs toppled beneath her and she fell to the floor, moaning and thrashing. The vibrations were so strong that they pounded deep at her core."

je "The sort of reward I give a girl who's done a {i}very{/i} good job."
je "Try to hold yourself together though, darling. This is just the start"

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al "Ha...Ha...Ha"

"Alexias breath came out in a ragged pant at the exact same tempo as the Strap-On Cock thrusting inside her."
"Jezera had positioned her on all fours on her bed. In her words, she wanted to take her the way Rowan would. But, in this case, that certainly didnt mean gentle. "
"The glass phallus was greater in girth than any human man could be. Jezera seemed to relish the sound it made when she worked it all the way inside Alexias body. Compared to it, the size of the insertions from before had been nothing."

al "Ha...ah."

"A strange awareness had overtaken her. Jezeras nails digging into her hips. The sweat running down her brow. The sploshing sound each time the Strap-On savaged her. All of it was so much more vivid and alive."
"She bit down on the bed sheets, to try to take control of herself. But, her body was running on pure sensation now."
"But, her mouth opened once more in another cry as yet another peak took her. A violent shake ran up and down her spine. Her thighs grew still damper."
"How many times had it been? Jezera had made her cum so many times now. Each one robbed a little more strength from her arms. Each one had made it slightly harder to speak. She was being consumed by it. And she wanted to be consumed all the more."
"Jezera was at her ear whispering things. Alexia couldnt even make out what she was saying anymore. At the start, shed called Alexia a slut. An addict to her strap-on. All of it was so true."
"Even if she couldnt hear these new words, she knew they were true too. The desperate way she pumped her hips back against Jezeras phallic idol was all the proof she needed."
"Her Mistress drew a hand to the top of her back, and slowly ran her nails down the length of it. Alexia cried out. The talons drew their way down slowly and methodically. The pain of it was impossible to tell apart from the pleasure of the fake-cock inside her. "
"They became one in her mind."
"As quickly as the previous one had come, another orgasm came bubbling under the surface. Everything Jezera did raised the pressure. Every pump of her Mistresses hips pushed her closer to that edge."

al "...wh..ait"
al "...wait"

"Suddenly, it all came to a halt. She whimpered involuntarily. Her hips were still rolling, as if outside her command."

je "I havent totally broken you yet, I hope?"

"Jezera giggled. Alexia peered over her shoulder with droopy eyes. Jezeras body was sweaty with exertion and her cheeks were red with desire. But, otherwise she maintained her normal composure."

al "I...you face"

je "Huh?"

al "I...wanna...look into your..e-eyes"

"Jezera smiled softly."

je "Of course, Dove. Whatever you desire."

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"Her Mistress skillfully eased her into a position atop her lap. Alexia sighed as she sank back down on the fake cock. Her sex was so abused and the strap-on so lubricated that it posed no challenge."
"The natural impulse of her exhausted body was to make her eyes flutter. But, Alexia threw the last of her strength into keeping them open. To look Jezera in the eyes."

al "You never...never left? T-the entire time? You never left?"

je "The entire time. Every moment. I was there shadowing you and making sure you werent pushed further than you could handle."

"Alexia felt strong soft hands wrapped around her back. Feminine finger tips felt along the painful ridges of the new claw marks. Her other hand went to Alexias shoulder and pushed downward."
"This time, her eyes slammed shut. Jezeras insertion was so deep inside of her now. That last little bit of strength had faded. Jezera pushed her to move and her body followed along."
"The most perfect pair of lips went to her ear."

je "Cum."

"And Alexia did. Then, she lost her sense of place and the world...."

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"She opened her eyes, to find that the situation had changed. She was now curled up and pressed to Jezeras body. Soft feminine arms wrapped around her. She was being held in the way shed imagined Rowan would hold her during the years of his absence."
"Alexia whimpered softly and pressed herself into the warm touch."

je "Shhh. ShhhYou did good today, you were a good girl."

al "Mmm..."

if jezCorVisits == 1:
    "Her back arched softly. She wasn't sure if she should recoil or not. Her mind was racing. Was this really okay? Being in this position? Being called a good girl by this woman"
    "...a good girl..."

if jezCorVisits == 2:
    "Her back arched. She was still hesitant but didnt recoil. Her mind was racing. As her mind returned to her, so did her uneasiness. But, it was hard to deny that there was a certain magic to hearing it."
    "...Hearing she was a good girl..."
else:

    "Her back arched. After a stressful training session there was nothing better than Jezeras encouraging reminders. What had once been a source of some misgiving had almost entirely faded, save for a lingering sense of wrongness."
    "...She was growing to like being a good girl.."


"Alexias eyes drifted closed once more. Best, not to think about it. Best not to think at all."

if jezCorVisitScene == "facesitting":
    "Yet, even without trying to think about it, her mind went backwards. To the darkness. To the smell and taste overwhelming her senses. The desperation"
    je "Youre starting to squirm again. Are you sure you can even handle another round?"
    je "It would be a shame if I broke you."
    "Alexia shuddered slightly. She wasnt sure if that was teasing, a threat, or something in between."
    al "N-n no. Im content. Even a bit w-worn out."
    je "If you insist, my dear. We will go at a pace that you can handle."
    "Alexia let herself smile this time."

if jezCorVisitScene == "dancing":
    "She subtly ran her hands over her wrists, now free from the bands. It had been strange, being so completely controlled. Not unpleasant, but definitely strange. Not something she would choose to do often, of course"
    je "Thinking about it?"
    al "Yeah."
    "She smiled softly to herself. While shed remember everything she learned about dancing tonight. That memory would be the most vivid."

if jezCorVisitScene == "infiltration":
    "Her hand danced to her abdomen. Everything beneath her waist was sore. Her ankles were almost more sore than her hips. Almost."
    je "Starting to think about the test?"
    al "Yeah"
    al "At first I was doing it just because I had to. But, at some point I think I wanted to find it. If I did then Id prove the hopes youve placed on me are well deserved."
    "Jezera reached to the side table and held the figure of herself aloft."
    je "Oh, I know Im right. Even if youd failed, I would have simply resolved to come up with an even more ingenious test to prove it."
    "Alexia shivered softly and squirmed into Jezeras arms."
    al "I shudder to think of what kind of more elaborate event you would have come up with them."
    je "Shudder with fear? Or with something else?"
    "Alexia didnt answer that."

"Alexia sighed. She felt like she was floating on a cloud. It made everything so fuzzy."
"She felt a pair of lips meet her own. Jezeras mouth seeking hers to use. Alexia didnt mind. She eagerly joined in, letting her mouth open wider to give the demoness more room to explore."
"How long did she spend kissing her? Time lost its meaning and her world shrunk to the single point of lips locked with lips. All she felt was the disappointment welling up from below as Jezera retreated backwards."

je "Well now, it seems weve had our fun. But, a promise is a promise. Its time to return you to your husband, safe and sound."
je "If not a little...enlightened."

"Alexia blushed. Rowan..."

if jezCorVisits == 1:
    al "This is all still so new to me"
    al "I dont even know what to say"
    "Jezera replaced the kiss with a finger, pressing it to Alexias lips to silence her."
    je "You dont have to say anything at all, love. This was more about feeling then speaking, as Im sure youve noticed. You will process all of this more in time."
    je "Perhaps even ask for more."
    "Jezera giggled. Alexia still didnt know what to say. But, perhaps she wasnt supposed to know?"

if jezCorVisits == 2:
    al "I still dont even know what to say. All of this is so new still."
    "Jezera replaced the kiss with a finger, pressing it to Alexias lips to silence her."
    je "Put it into a word, love. An idea can be difficult, ephemeral things. Slipping through your fingers."
    je "One word."
    "Alexia searched herself. What could capture the strange excitement? The gnawing tension? The pleasure?"
    al "Thrill."
    "Jezera gave her a reassuring smile."
    je "A good word, Pet. What is life without thrills?"
else:

    al "If only I could stay. Surely, Rowan can wait for another few hours yet?"
    "Jezera replaced the kiss with a finger, pressing it to Alexias lips to silence her."
    je "Growing addicted to the pleasure, love? Be careful. The problem with addicts is that they tend to make poor choices?"
    al "True probably. Which is why I keep coming back here, at this point."
    je "Poor choices?"
    "The demoness laughed."
    je "I dont know about that, Dove. Does coming for our little visits really seem like such a poor choice to you?"
    "Alexia went silent for a moment. Then she smiled softly."
    al "So what do you have planned for next time, Mistress?"
    "They both giggled."

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace aroused with dissolve

"Alexia dressed as normal before leaving. The choker was left on Jezeras nightstand. The demoness even gave her a smack on the ass as she left. Alexia wasnt able to suppress a moan at that."
"She had to return to her room now. It would not due for her to spend the night in Jezeras room. People might notice. But, as she left, part of her was left imagining...what would happen if she did?"

$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', 3)
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
$ alexiaJezeraSex =+ 1

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('powerless', triggers='week_end', conditions=(('all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 5' and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 50') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 6' and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 53') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 7' 
    and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 56') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 8' and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 59') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 9' and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 62') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 10' 
    and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 65') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 11' and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 68') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 12' and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 71') or ('all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 13' 
    and 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 72'), 'alexiaJezObedient == False', 'all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] >= all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"]' or 'inHerHandsSeen',), depends=('alexia_med_corruption',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)
    event('the_challenge', triggers='week_end', conditions=('alexiaAndrasObedient',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)
    event('the_two_slaves', triggers='week_end', depends=('the_challenge',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)
    event('meeting_zahira', triggers='week_end', depends=('the_two_slaves',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)

label powerless:

$ powerlessSeen = True

if rowan_shares_room_with_helayna == False:
    scene bg9 with fade
    "The morning sun was streaming through the window when Alexia awoke from her slumber, roused from her sleep by the noise in the room. It was her husband, Rowan, who was already up from their bed, and fully dressed."
    show alexia necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    al "You are up early this morning, my love."
    "Rowan had been facing the desk. He stopped what he was doing, and turned to smile at her."
    ro "Another busy day out in the field, no rest for the wicked Im afraid."
    if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 25:
        "So her husband was leaving her. All alone. Again. Was it just her impression, or has been avoiding her lately? What excuse did he have for her this time?"
    else:
        "She smiled back, but felt a small twinge in her heart. She couldnt help but feel he was working himself too hard, and all on her account as well. He may be the most capable man she ever knew, at some point though it would be all too much for even him."
        al "Alright my love, you just be careful though, okay?"
else:

    scene bg13 with fade
    "She sat up and wiped the sleep of her eyes. There was only one person who would enter her room without knocking. "
    show alexia necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    if all_actors["alexia"].relation > 25:
        al "Is that you, my love? "
    else:
        al "Is that you, Rowan?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    "He graced with a soft smile. He stopped by her desk, and she could see a folded up note on it, no doubt just left by him"
    if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 25:
        if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
            "She felt her temper rise on the spot. So this was their marriage now? Not only did he want to replace her with that noble slut, but now they were to communicate through notes?!"
        else:
            "She felt her temper rise on the spot. So this was their marriage now? Separate bedrooms, and communicating through notes? "
    ro "Good morning my love. Sorry for waking you up."
    if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 25:
        if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna == False:
            show alexia necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
            al "Wasnt the entire point of separate bedrooms avoiding precisely this very scenario? With you coming in and out at odd hours?"
            ro "Hey, it was working out splendidly... Up to this very moment. "
            al "I suppose so. So whats the matter? Did something happen?"
        else:
            "He answered his smile with her own, warm one. Always looking out after her comfort..."
            al "Dont worry about it. But why the sudden intrusion? Did something happen? "
            ro "Everything is fine. Another busy day out in the field, no rest for the wicked Im afraid."

ro "I was just leaving you a note. The twins want me to survey troop movements out in the field, but Andras has asked me to deliver orders to his orcs."

"He indicated towards the desk where she could see he had placed some sort of document, presumably Andras orders."

ro "Unfortunately, the orcs are about as well organized as their master. I went by the barracks earlier, but there was no one around to give the orders too."
ro "Probably all still in their bunks from yet another late night of heavy drinking. "

"Alexia nodded, shed often seen orcs stumbling down the corridors late at night, and even sometimes in the morning. Her husband had always told her discipline was the most important attribute of a soldier, and they seemed to have zero."

al "Have you tried whipping them? "

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    ro "Yes, and digging latrines, AND actual decimation. But every time I make some progress Andras just finds new, creative ways of undoing it."
else:
    ro "Doesnt really help. Ive been testing more creative solutions, but No successes thus far. "

ro "But I wont bore you with the details. Would you mind dropping this off by the barracks later in the day, when you have a moment?"

al "Of course darling, it is no problem."

if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 25:
    "She quietly wondered if he actually admired all the things she did to make his life in the castle easier and more comfortable "
    "Probably not. Men always were like this. Just took everything you did for them for granted "

ro "Thank you. It should take you but a minute. Andras said to give them to an orc called Drokk, big fellow. If you cant see him, just ask one of the other orcs to point you in the right direction. "

al "Okay, Ill drop it off later in the morning."

ro "Thats fine. If anybody gives you any trouble, you let me know okay?"
ro "Now you get some more rest, I didnt mean to wake you up."

scene black with fade

"After the pleasantries of parting for yet another day, Alexia lay her head back down on the cool pillow, and was starting to drift away just as she heard the door quietly click shut"

scene bg14 with fade

"Alexia didnt have much to do today, so when she woke up, she got ready and made her way through the castle hallways to visit the barracks and drop off the orders."

scene bg11 with fade

"By the time she got to the barracks, it was mid-morning. The place, however, was still mostly empty. It seemed even by this time, the orcs were still either too tired, too hungover, or too lazy to report for duty."
"In fact, there was only one group of orcs currently in the room, all hunched around a table at the far end. Three male orcs, and one female. One of the males was exceptionally large, even for an orc."
"If she was in luck, this would be Drokk, and she could hand the orders over and get out before any more orcs turned up."
"The orcs were making a lot of noise, and as she approached the table, it died down to an almost eerie silence. The big orc glared at her."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show wild orc neutral at midright with dissolve

drok "What da fuk you want humi?"

"Alexia was taken aback by his aggressive tone. Even after all this time in castle Bloodmeen, the casual vulgarity of the orcs and their lack of basic decency still caught her off guard, even if only from time to time nowadays."

show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with dissolve

os "Ha, looks like dis one scared of yous, Drokk."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 25:
    "For the second time this day, she felt her temper spike. She started the day in a foul mood, and like hell was she going to let a bunch of orcs ruin it further."
else:
    "Alexia steeled herself, trying to control her rising temper. She wasnt going to let a bunch of stinking orcs disrespect her! Prisoner or not, she was the wife of their direct commanding officer, and they should know better than this!"

al "My husband, Rowan, asked me to deliver these new orders to you. They are to be followed to the letter."

"Drokk snatched the orders from her hands and glanced at them."

$ drokkname = "Drokk"

drok "You waits der, pink slut."

"The other orcs fell about laughing at their boss insult, as if it had any shred of originality in it. At this point, she didnt know what angered her more, the disrespect, or the lack of creativity."

menu:
    "Leave.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "She knew better than to say anything nasty back as a response, that would only escalate the situation, and orcs lacked common sense. Starting an argument with one could soon turn dangerous, shed seen them fighting when drunk around the castle enough times to know that."
        al "No. I have delivered your orders like I was asked, and now my job is done. I have other duties in the castle that are more important than standing here being insulted by you and your orc friends for the rest of the day."
        drok "Look. Pathetic humi so eager to scurry back to her master like good little pet."
        "Laughter roared from the table once again, but Alexia had heard enough. She turned on her heels and headed toward the barracks door."
        "More insults, lewder than the ones she had already been subjected to, rang out from behind her, but she ignored them. It was clear they were trying to get a rise from her, and she would not give them the satisfaction of causing one."
        "Reaching the door, she exited into the hallway, leaving the barracks, and any thoughts of the orcs that currently resides in it, behind her as she went about the rest of her day."
        return
    "Insult him back.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump drokkscene

label drokkscene:

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Im surprised you have enough of a brain to discern more than the basic three colors. "
al "But worry not, I understand. Ill politely wait for you to finish flexing your muscles to your friends, so that you can crawl to me later and beg me to read the orders for you, you illiterate shriveled cucumber. "

"The orcs around the table whooped with more laughter, one Drokk did not participate in this time. He simply glared at Alexia, face twisted in anger."

femorc "I like dis one, she got spunk."

drok "She gon get spunk, if she dont shut her stoopid whore mouth."

al "If anyone should watch their mouth, it is you, orc. Im the wife of your commander, and if he heard the way you are speaking to me-"

drok "Hahaha, and pink slut puni human would do wat? She think tiny pinkskin can hurt mighty Drokk?"

femorc "Puni humi too busy running twinses errands to do anyfin anyway. Dont even have time to deliver orders, bwahaha! "

os "Guess that makes you the twinses bitchs bitch!"

drok "Not even pink slut! Sluts slut!"

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"More laughter. How dare they- How dare they-! "

al "Oh, Im sure my husband wouldnt be too busy to order the whole lot of your executed. Im thinking"

menu:
    "Decapitation.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +1)
        pass
    "Burning on a stake.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +2)
        pass
    "Sawing in half.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
        pass
    "Skinning, then boiling alive.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +4)
        pass

al " Would be nothing more but another errand for him. "

"She wasnt sure why she said that. This wasnt like her. But seeing their shocked, horrified faces made it worth it."
"Drokk brought his massive first down on the table, the slam shaking his comrades out of their shock. If looks could kill"

drok "Pinkslut {b}dares{/b} to threaten Drokk?!"

"All her life, she was taught to deescalate rather than escalate.Turn the other cheek."
" And she was starting to have enough of it. After everything that had been said, Alexia wasnt about to back down, no matter how scary the orc might look in the moment."

al "It wasnt a threat."

"The other orcs sat watching the twist that the scene had taken, uncharacteristically silent, waiting to see what their boss would do. Meanwhile Drokk was also silent, clearly contemplating whether the woman could actually have him executed."

"Moments passed, and Alexia started to feel a unfamiliar glow raise in her chest. Giddy with happiness, she felt a triumphant smile creep onto her face.That will teach them! Stupid orcs, always acting rude and thinking theyre better than everyone-"

drok "No."

"The word cut through the air like an executioner's axe. Drokk gave her a small, almost pitying smile."

drok "No. Is nice bluff, slut, but Drokk mighty champion of Andras. Master Andras never let puni humi execute great warrior like Drokk."

"He chuckled and leaned back, spreading his arms, as if asking her What now?. The orcs around them felt the tide turn, mocking smiles and crude remarks quickly resurfacing. "

femorc "Everyone know pink humi Andras bitch. Wont touch Drokk without master letting him."

os "Pink slut talk big, thats all. Should use 'er mouth for suckin' cock instead."

"Her laughter burned her ears. They were right, if Drokk really was Andras favourite, the red demon would never let Rowan touch it."
""
"But Andras had other favourites as well."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "I suppose you are right. Andras does respect strength and he does need warriors"

"The smug look didnt budge from his face, but the orc began to wonder why the human was smiling when he was the one who was right."

al "But our Master Andras also has other, more important needs "

"His smile started to melt, while hers grew. Her mouth moved faster than her mind would register, and yet she kept talking. Nothing mattered anymore, except seeing that bastard brought down a notch."

al "Im sure youve all noticed the way he looks at me. The way his eyes roam over me, over my tits Over my ass."

"She leaned forward over the table, and hiked her skirt, giving the orcs a good view of both. One was smart enough to look away. "

al "Oooh, you did, didnt you? Youve seen how he hungers for me, how he desires his servants wife."
al "Thats all you all just sit here, like a bunch of eunuchs. None of you will touch me. All you can do is fantasizes about the things you would like to do to me"

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    al "Force me to my knees to make me worship your cock. Stretch out my holes with your fat, green dicks. Fill me with all your hot, thick seed until it oozes from my red, well used cunt and loose asshole."
    al "Humans are just cocksleeves for your pleasure, and to bear your children after all, arent they? Im sure youve all had your impotent revenge fantasies of turning the wife of the pathetic humi who orders you around into your personal cumdumpster."
    "She laughed out loud, not noticing how her voice carried across the silent room."

al "And perhaps you even heard some rumours about me. That maybe, just maybe... Im not all that Unapproachable. "

"The other orcs watched, still silenced by the events that had unfolded before their eyes. She watched, with growing satisfaction, the lust in some, and impotent rage in others."

al "What do you think would happen then, if I were to tell him about the things you have said to me?"
al "Do you think he would appreciate a lowy, pathetic orcs like YOU thinking he was entitled to the very thing HE himself coveted so much?"

drok "..."
drok "You try too hard humi. Maybe Andras be mad about what Drokk say, but Drokk only insult you. Andras no kill good warrior over dis. Plus you just humi, would be bad for morale."

al "Do you listen to yourself, Drokk? Andras kills an orc if the bath he drew is too lukewarm for his tastes."
al " But you are right, I suppose. If you are as valuable as you claim Then he might not *kill you* for simply insulting me Beat you up a little, but not kill you. "
al "Now, if I were to do this "

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia made an anguished expression, and started to wipe imaginary tears off her face."

al "Master Andras, Master Andras!  I- I went to the barracks There was this o-orc I think his name wa-as Dro-kk. And he He"
al "He said I-I was to get n-naked and spread my l-legs I told him Id never touch a filthy orc like him. So he-"
al "He threw against the table, and- Oh Master Andras! He took his dick out and-!"

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Im sure you can imagine the rest."
al "Do you think he would punish you then? Do you think theres a chance hed be my protector and saviour?"

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    al "Imagine the things I could do to entice him. Id ask him to cleanse my violated pussy with his massive cock, keep pumping me full of cum till he washes out the pathetic load left by you."

"Seeing Drokk tremble with rage was the sweetest thing she had experienced in all her captivity in Bloodmeen. Ah, if she could just save this moment for all eternity! "

al "So, orc, do you still feel like playing stubborn, or would you rather change your tone? Apologize maybe? "

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    al "If you want my advice, Id start with getting on your knees, and licking the soles of my boots. "

drok "GAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

show bg11 with sshake

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia screamed, surprised as the massive orc reached across the table, grabbed her by the throat and lifted her into the air."

drok "You thinks yous can threaten Drokk, dumb slut. You puni humis have your words, but Drokk has strength, strength win every time."
drok "How you tell lies about Drokk if yous cant talk eh? Not so clever now."

"The orc lifted her off the ground with seemingly no effort at all. And even though his grasp was not that tight, his hand was so large that she was already struggling to breathe."
" All it would take for him to crush her windpipe was to tighten his grip a little. He could snap her spine in half, neither Rowan, nor Andras would arrive in time to save her life. "

femorc "Drokk, dont yous think this is going too-"

drok "Shut it, Laz!"

"She clawed at his hand, hoping to break his grip, but it was no use. She saw the crazed looked in his eyes, and knew none of his comrades would risk their lives trying to save her."

drok "You think you important, pink slut? You not only slut in castle. You think you important than Drokk?"


scene cg453 with fade
show wild orc neutral behind cg453

"He threw her against the table, hard. She let out a voiceless scream, his hand not letting go off her throat for even a moment."

drok "You tell Andras Drokk fucked you? Then Drokk may as well fuck you. "

"She continued to squirm, continued to resist but it was no use. Stupid. Stupid, stupid! She brought this on herself. She couldve walked away at any moment. But no - she had to prove she was better. She had to see him humbled. She had to see him crushed beneath her heel."
"And now she would pay the price for her own ego trip."

drok "Bet yous aint never seen no cock like dis on a human."


scene cg454 with fade
show wild orc neutral behind cg454
pause 3

"He used his free hand to pull his cock loose from under his kilt, and Alexias eyes widen in shock when she saw it spring free. It was proportionate to his size, and even half-erect, it was much larger than she would have expected an orcs dick to be."
"When the orc saw her reaction, he let out a laugh."

drok "Puni humi husband cant compare to dis, eh? Drokk show you why orcs are most powerful race. "

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 60:
    "She thrashed around even harder now, but it was still no use. She didnt want that thing anywhere near her, it looked like it was going to split her in half."
else:

    "She thrashed around even harder now, but it was still no use. The orcs cock continued to taunt her, a glorious slab of meat, ready to penetrate her. Against herself, she felt a hint of curious. How would it feel? To be brutally fucked by a cock like this? "
    "Brutally fucked against her will, stretched to the limits"

"With a grunt he ripped away her panties, tearing them from her body, and leaving her pussy exposed for everyone to see."

drok "Hope yous nice and wet slut, dis gon be a tight fit."


scene cg455 with fade
show wild orc neutral behind cg455
pause 3

if alexia_knows_magic:
    "Alexia struggled desperately. If only he didnt hold her by the throat, she could smash a water bolt straight into his face. But no matter how hard she tried, no sound would leave her mouth."
else:
    "Alexia struggled desperately, still trying to get away from the orc. But what could she do? She was no fighter, no mage. She was a stupid, peasant girl from small village that no longers existed"


"It was hopeless. She closed her eyes, so she would not see everyones face as they watch him take her."

scene cg456 with fade
show wild orc neutral behind cg456
pause 2

"First there was warmth. Then the press of flesh upon flesh."

show cg457 with dissolve
pause 2

"She could feel the fat head of his gargantuan cock press against the entrance of her womanhood but go no further. He was taunting her now, taunting her now, rubbing against the outside without forcing his way in. Just as she took her sweet time mocking him earlier, he would take him time torturing her now."

show cg458 with dissolve
pause 2

"Suddenly, the feeling was gone. She clenched her teeth, waiting for it to hammer into her."

femorc "Thats enuff Drokk, less yous want to lose it."

drok "What the fuck you thinks yous doing Laz?"

scene bg11 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
show wild orc neutral at midright


"When she opened her eyes, Alexia was in for another surprise. While Drokk had been distracted in his attempt to assault her, the female orc had snuck up behind him. She was now holding a large knife to his rapidly deflating dick."

drok "What the fuck you thinks yous doing Laz?"

femorc "Stopping you from getting us all killed. You do this, Andrasll execute yous, and then us for not stopping you. "
femorc "Yous may be a big fooker, but Ill take your anger over the demons any day, you daft cunt."

"Drokk glared at her with the same sort of anger he had looked at Alexia before. For a moment, she felt like he was about to tear her head off."

femorc "Just fookin try it. If yous are that keen to end up a cockless wonder, I dont mind giving you a hand, thats if you dont bleed out first anyway."

"He bared his teeth at female orc, growling. She answered by pressing her knife harder. This stalemate lasted for what felt like eternity, before Drokk finally removed his hand from Alexias throat, and let her go with an angry grunt."

drok "Fine. Dumb humi slut learned her lesson anyway. "

"Alexia scrambled from the table to her feet, gasping for air, trying to stop the tears from rolling down her face. Leaning on the wall, she somehow managed to raise to her feet."

femorc "I suggest yous better be leavin now, miss. And when yous tell whoever yous gonna tell about this, dont forget it was Laz that put a stop to it, alright?"

"She didnt have to be told twice. Unable to get a sound out of her abused throat, she gave the orcess a stunted nod, and hurried out of the barracks."
"And as she was running away, she heard Drokks distant words, spoken to his female companion. "

drok "Tis not going to end like tis, Laz. I guarantees it."

"Oh, in that, he was right. It wouldnt. Alexia would personally see that it doesnt."
"No matter the price."

if rowan_shares_room_with_helayna == False:
    scene bg9 with fade
else:

    scene bg7 with fade

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia ran back to her room, and slammed the door shut behind her. She locked the door, but that wasnt enough, so she took a chair from the nearby desk and wedged it under the handle. Not that it would stop a giant orc from smashing the door open if he wanted."
"The small illusion of safety that it afforded her was better than nothing, though."
"She was still trembling, half out of fear, and half out of anger. The nerve of that bastard Drokk. Placing her hand on her throat, she gently felt where the monster had grabbed her and hoisted her into the air."
"The memory flooded back into her mind; the ease at which he suspended her by her throat, her difficulty breathing, her need to cry out, to scream, but having no voice to do so."
"And then what followed. He pinned her down, and no matter how hard she struggled, tried to get out from under his grasp, it was no use. And the orc wasnt even trying, he was just that much stronger than her."
"She didnt even want to think about what happened after that. If it wasnt for that female orc"
"Drokk nearly raped her. Hell, he could have killed her... "
"His hand was around her throat, all it took was one squeeze, and with the size of the thing, he wouldnt even have had to squeeze hard."
"She wanted to cry, but no, she would not give the beast that. It was one thing that she could keep from him, a small triumph in the face of his superior strength. She would not be broken, not by someone like him."
"Alexia realized then that she had become too accustomed to this place. She had been here so long that she had grown comfortable, had forgotten that she was not home, but instead living in a nest of vipers."
"The servants of the twins looked down on her, they saw her as an enemy. They talked about her behind her back, saying terrible things, and wanted to do even more terrible things to her. What had just happened was irrefutable proof of that."
"Now she had to worry about what Drokk might do. He knew that she would report his actions to somebody, and that it would be very bad for him if she did."
"Hed shown his true colours, it wasnt much of a push to imagine hed go further. Or if not him, some other orc sent in his place. Shed have to watch her back now, not that she trusted orcs in the first place."
"If being kept as a captive at Castle Bloodmeen wasnt already bad enough, now shed have to live in very real fear for her life."

al "No."

"That was too far. Hadnt she already endured enough? Being held against her will as an insurance policy against her husband was an indignity she could barely stand, but to suffer Drokks treatment as well?"
"No, she refused to allow a lowly orc like him to render her powerless."

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"Full of rage and unwilling to let the indignity she had endured stand, Alexia marched straight to the throne room. It was only when she passed through the chambers large doors that she remembered that Rowan wasnt in the castle."

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al "Hello? Is there anyone here?"

"She waited for a moment in silence. Nothing."
"The demonic throne loomed large before her, its tentacular appendages spread outward, as if poised to grasp. It was monstrous in appearance, gaudy, surely the design of a ruler with very little subtlety. As a metaphor for power, it was too much."
"Power it did award though, that she could not deny. Karnas had sat here as his forces razed half the six realms. Whoever sat here could make laws, command armies, and enforce their will. "
"The throne may be symbolic, but a symbol could have as much power as any concrete thing, sometimes more. "
"She wondered when all was said and done, and they got everything they wanted, if the twins would be able to share it. How long would it be before they disagreed on something important? Until the rift grew into open hostility?"
"Would the castles forces war against each other? Would Jezera poison her brother or use some other underhand tactic to kill him off, or would her brother simply rip her to pieces with his bare hands?"
"Hopefully it wouldnt come to that, she still had faith that Rowan would find some way to stop their conquest of the Six Realms, just as he had stopped the last demon who had sat on this throne. But..."
"She took one tentative step toward the throne, and then another, almost unconsciously. It wouldnt hurt right? Just to see what it would feel like. It would only be for a moment, and no one would ever know. "
"Plus she had seen Rowan up there before when acting on the twins behalf, so it wasnt like another human hadnt already sat on it."
"She placed a hand on the thrones stone arm, it was cool beneath her touch. She ran it down, tracing the length as she felt the lines expertly etched into it by a master stone shapers tools. "
"Yes, to sit there for a minute or so wouldnt hurt anyone."
"Just as she was about to sit, a familiar figure emerged from the small room that Rowan had turned into an office on the other side of the cavernous chamber."

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liur "Hello, Mistress Alexia."

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al "AHH!"

"Alexia almost jumped out of her skin when she heard the voice of the intruder. She hurried down the stairs, almost tripping as she went. When she got to the bottom, she turned to the elvish woman, her face flushed with the scarlet tone of embarrassment."

al "Oh, Liurial, I didnt see you there. I was just, errrr"

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if alexiaLiurialFriendly:
    "Liurial gave her a knowing smile, it was hardly the most compromising situation she had seen the redhead in."
else:

    "Liurial gave her a knowing smile, before giving her the small courtesy of pretending that she had not seen anything."

liur "Is there something that I can aid you with, my Lady?"

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al "Ummm I know Rowan is out in the field doing something for the twins at the moment, but do you have any idea when he might be back?"

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"The elf seemed to contemplate what the other woman had said for a moment, before responding."

liur "Well, that is a bit of a tricky question."
liur "He was only supposed to be gone for the rest of the day, but it seems the situation is worse than the twins had initially thought."
liur "He could be gone for days, perhaps even for the rest of the week."

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"She felt her heart fall. To be alone in the castle for a week, who knows what Drokk or his orcs might do to her before he returns."

al "Oh, I see"

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"Liurial had spent enough time around humans to know when something was wrong. She offered the redhead a warm smile."

liur "Is there anything I can do for you? I would be happy to help."

"Alexia shifted nervously in place, unsure what to do with the fact there was very little chance of seeing her husband soon."

al "No, theres not much you can do. But thanks"

"Sensing this was something of a larger problem, Liurial tried a different tact."

liur "I see. I do know that Mistress Jezera is in her room, perhaps she might be able to do something for you?"

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"Alexia gave her a soft smile, in appreciation for the fact she was obviously trying hard to be of some service."

al "She might be able to help, thanks."

liur "Anytime. Now I have to get back to this paperwork, it would organize itself. If you think of anything I can do, dont hesitate to let me know."
liur "And if I see your husband, I will let him know you are looking for him."

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"The two exchanged pleasantries before Alexia headed off to the second floor in search of Jezera."

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je "Come in."

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al "Mistress Jezera."

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je "Ah, Alexia. To what do I owe the pleasure?"

"Alexia shuffled uncomfortably in place, how best to broach the subject of what had happened? Jezera was a woman, which meant she should be outraged at Drokks actions, but she was also a demon, which made her reaction unpredictable."

je "Out with it child, I havent got all day. I have a delightful encounter with one of the maids planned for later."

al "Well..."

"The redhead decided to just come out with it. At the very least, the twins needed her alive to blackmail Rowan, so no matter how Jezera felt about the situation, she had a large incentive to ensure that Alexia was not harmed. "

al "Because Rowan was busy he asked me to deliver a letter to the orcs in the barracks from Andras, containing new orders. "

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"At the mention of orcs and orders, the demoness eyes glazed over, she wasnt off to the best start."

al "I was to give them to a large orc champion called Drokk."

je "I know that one. Stupid by even orc standards, which is saying something."

"Alexia had come this far, all that was left now was to finish the story."

al "Well, I found him in the barracks, and he was very rude to me. Some of the things he said-"

"Jezera interjected, nonchalantly."

je "Par for the course with orcs Im afraid. Hardly worth informing me though, you have been here a while Alexia, you should know good manners are beyond them. "

"The other woman nodded, trying not to let her emotions get the better of her."

al "And if that was all that happened, Mistress, I would not be here. "
al "I decided I wouldnt let him talk to me, and I said a few things back"

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"Jezera smirked."

je "Thats my girl."

"The hard part now."

al " But that only made him madder, until until"

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"Jezera frowned as the human tried her hardest to get it out."

al "He grabbed me by the- the throat-"

"The demonesses eyes flashed wide at what she had just heard."

je "He did WHAT?!"

al "And then he pinned me on the table. I tried to get away but he was too strong, and he- he-"

"Rage pulses through Jezera now, the air around her crackled as if filled with electricity."

je "Did he rape you, my sweet child?"

"Alexia looked down at the floor, as if her mistresses intensity was too much to bear."

al "No, he tried, but there was a female orc- I think he said her name was Laz? She stopped him before he"

"The tension in the air around Jezera seemed to dissipate, as her rage morphed to displeasure."

je "Are you hurt?"

al "Not really, I suppose my neck is a little sore"
al "Its just He knows I will tell Rowan, and perhaps suspects Id even tell you Im worried about what he might do"

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"Jezera smiled at her warmly. It was odd to see a smile on her face that wasnt caused by childish amusement, or some other dark delight. It was strangely human."

je "Do not worry your pretty head about that, Alexia. I will ensure that Drokk never so much as looks at you again, never mind talks to you."
je "You are our guest, and as long as you remain so, you will have my protection. Insubordination on that point shall not be tolerated."

"Alexia stood in silence for a moment, lost in thought. To be told she would be safe was a relief, but was that all?"

al "Umm Will he not be punished?"

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"Jezera sighed loudly, Alexia wasnt sure why, but her question had clearly frustrated the demon."

je "Would that I could, darling Alexia. If it were up to me, Id cut the bastards balls off, and feed them to him. "

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je "The orcs, however, are my brothers purview. He's the one who they trust and fear."
je "I fear I'd be a poor agent of your desire for vengeance. Perhaps you should consider getting his help? I will assist you in showing how serious the matter is if needed of course."

al "Oh."

"Alexias hopes were crushed. Jezera couldnt punish Drokk for the terrible things that he had to her, and if it meant risking her brothers wrath, she couldnt ask Rowan to either. It was either ask Andras, or let him get away with it."

je "I will ensure that you come to no further harm. I would suggest you find someway to become stronger though, the world can be a very dangerous place."

"She nodded."

al "Thank you, Mistress."

je "Now, will that be all? I have business to prepare for."

al "Oh. Yes, sorry."

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"Alexia gave her a courteous bow, and exited the room, leaving Jezera standing alone."

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je "Silly girl, as if I have the time to deal with every horny orc in this damned place. But I am going to have a very stern talk with them about laying their hands on {b}my{/b} property... "

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"Alexia stood in the hallway outside Jezeras room, overwhelmed by disappointment. She had come here thinking that Jezera would understand and help, but instead she had told her there was nothing she could do and sent Alexia on her way."
"She only had two options now, neither of which she found particularly palpable."
"She could try to forget about what had happened; she was at the least safe now, so she would not have to deal with any sort of reprisal, but that meant letting Drokk get away with what he had done to her."
"She would have to put up with the looks, and the whispers behind her back whenever she came across an orc, a frequent occurrence these days."
"The other option was to do what Jezera had suggested and ask her brother for help. She could probably convince Andras to help her, but when he was involved there was always a price, she had learned that much from her time in Castle Bloodmeen."
"Also, the punishment that he would inflict on Drokk would no doubt be at least brutal, if not fatal, and, as angry and humiliated as she was, she still was not sure if she could stomach that."

menu:
    "Let it go.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "No. As horrible as the experience had been, and no matter how terrifying and humiliated she felt, she could not go to Andras and ask this of him. The price would be too steep, and the outcome too violent."
        "She hated the fact that Drokk would get away with it, but this was life at Castle Bloomeen. It would be naive of her to expect justice in a place like this, with masters like these, and she couldnt risk making Rowans life harder."
        "Shed have to endure all the leering looks, and snide comments, but that was nothing compared to what Rowan had to endure on a daily basis. She would just have to accept for now, at least, she was too powerless to do anything about it."
        "With a heavy heart, she headed down the hallway toward the stairs to go about the rest of her day. Hopefully, shed be able to push the memory of what had happened to her from her mind and not think about it too much."
        "But now, who was being naive? "
        return
    "Ask Andras for help.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "No. This couldnt be how it ended. That green bastard couldnt get away with what he had done to her, she would not allow it."
        "Earlier, she had said that she would do whatever it took, and if this is what it took, so be it. She refused to be powerless."
        "Whatever price Andras wanted her to pay, she would pay, and whatever the punishment Drokk received would be on the demons head, and not hers."
        jump askAndrasHelp

label askAndrasHelp:

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"When Alexia finally found the room, she stood at the door with some trepidation. After all, she had never been here before, and for all she knew, Andras might not even be here."
"But she had come this far. She knocked three times loudly, before announcing herself."

al "Andras, are you there? Its Alexia..."

"A response came from the other side of the door."

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an "Oh Alexia, please, come in."

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al "Sorry to bother you bu-"

"Alexia was stopped dead in her tracks by what she saw when she entered the room."

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"The most beautiful woman she had ever seen."

"Plump lips, and luxurious long black hair that fell down onto a very ample bosom accentuated by an hourglass figure with curves to die for."
"The woman was wearing an outfit that could barely be described as clothing, and had been adorned in gold, most shockingly with golden hoops that hung from her nipples."
"The redhead had never seen this woman in the castle before, of this she was sure. She would never have forgotten such a striking beauty. Just who was this woman?"
"Alexias fascination had made her oblivious to everything around her. Shed been so taken by the woman, she hadnt even noticed what was going on in the room. The sight turned her pale skin crimson as she burned with embarrassment."


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"Andras was sat on the edge of the bed, propping himself up with one of his large hands as he leaned back slightly. The woman who had captured her imagination so thoroughly was sat on his lap, legs spread slightly, with the demons cock inside her."
"Bracing herself with both her hands on the edge of the bed, she was slowly moving her body up and down with a steady rhythm with a smile on her face as she did so. "
"Alexia looked away from the scene and stammered:"

al "Oh. I.. I.. Uh Will come back-"

an "That wont be necessary, we are almost done here."

"The redhead didnt reply. She wanted to leave, but she could hardly disobey Andras, especially when her sole reason for coming here was to ask for his head. She simply nodded."
"Responding to the demons words, the other woman began to speed up, moaning and she rode him on the bed. Again and again she lifted herself and allowed herself to fall, accompanied by the squeaking of the bed."
"Alexia tried to look away, but unless she turned around, the woman was always somewhere at the edge of her vision, and she couldnt ignore the moaning, growing louder and louder as the woman rose Andras to climax."
"Again and again the demons huge red cock appearing and disappeared inside of the gorgeous womans tanned cunt, as she did all of the work. Andras was sat there, doing none of the work, just allowing himself to be serviced who seemed far more than willing."
"Alexia felt incredibly awkward, she couldnt leave - not just because Andras had told her not to - but because she needed his help, and so she didnt want to do anything to jeopardize that."
"Worst though, she could feel herself growing aroused. The creaking, moaning, and the slapping of flesh against flesh was one thing, but despite her best attempts to avoid looking, she was being forced to watch."
"The womans large breasts, adorned with gold rings swayed as she rode him, her face contorted from the bliss of pleasing her lord. Her pierced cunt engulfing the large red cock of Andras over and over as she raced towards orgasm."

an "Thats it Almost."

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"The woman sped up now, determined to milk the demon of his seed. Beneath her loud moans, Alexia could hear the heavy breaths of Andras as he tried to control himself. He was failing."
"With one last thrust and a very loud, low moan, she pushed herself down onto him, taking him to the hilt. It pushed Andras over the edge, and he shuddered and his spunked his load deep inside the slave."

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"It was too much for poor Alexia as well, mumbling an apology she fled from the room with great haste."
"The demon just laughed."

an "Some people are no fun."

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al "Im sorry, I didnt know I didnt mean to disturb you I."

an " It is fine. I take it you need something? It must be important, since this is the first time you have ever come to my room."

al "Oh, uh.. Yes"

"Alexia thought about what to say next. Andras wasnt exactly the nicest person in the world to put it lightly, and he might be as unsympathetic as Jezera had been, or worse, take Drokks side."
"She had no other options though."

al "Well, you gave Rowan a task"

an "Delivering my orders, yes, I remember."

al "But he had to leave early, so he asked me to do it"

an "Forcing his wife to do his work for him, is this the sort of person my sister wants for her castellan? I dont know."

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"His attempt at a joke, she smiled back at him, weakly."

al "It was no trouble, I dont mind. I try to help around the castle as much as I can..."

an "So I have seen."

al "Yes, well, when I got to the barracks, there was this orc Drokk."

"Something lit up in his eyes when she said the name."

an "Ah, Drokk."

al "He was there with some other orcs, and I tried to give him the orders, but- but-"

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"She felt like she was about to cry, again. Andras put a hand on her shoulder gently."

an "Its okay, just tell me what happened. "

al "He started saying horrible things to me, and when I tried to talk back, he grabbed me by the throat and..."

"Having to describe it again brought it all back and she broke down crying. It was the last thing she wanted to do in front of Andras, but it was all too much for her."

an "Its okay Alexia, you dont have to say anymore. "
an "You just take a minute for yourself, and when you are ready, well go."

"Alexia wiped her eyes, trying to control herself."

al "Go... Go where?"

"He just smiled at her."

an "To make sure that Drokk, nor any other orc, ever lays a hand on you again. "

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"By the time that Andras arrived, the barracks was a lot more lively than it had been earlier. More of the castles soldiers had dragged themselves from their pits, and were not sitting around drinking, laughing and gambling."

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"None of them even batted an eyelid when the demon walked in, Alexia timidly in tow. Drokk was still sat at the same table with his lackeys, but the female orc who had intervened earlier had departed in the meantime."
"All eyes turned toward him when they noticed that human woman when he approached Drokks table though, and the volume of ambiance in the room became a lot quieter. Drokk hadnt noticed the demon arrive, and was laughing as he slammed his tankard down on the table."

drok "And den Drokk said, since yous had such a big mouth, Drokk didnt think yous have trouble taking alla his cock!"

"Another hearty laugh, accept no one else was laughing. It was then he noticed the figure that was standing aside him."

drok "Masta Andras, nice to see yous in da barracks."

"Then he saw the other figure who had hung back, keeping her distance from his table, which noticeably soured his mood."

drok "What da fuck is she doing back here?"

an "*She* is with me, do you have a problem with that?"

"Drokk scoffed and took another swig of his ale."

drok "No problem, Drokk just surprised shed come back here afta shit she pulled, thats all."

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"The demon smiled; it was a dark smile, unsettling and betraying nothing of what was really going on in his head."

an "Yes, she told me all about everything that happened earlier. "

"The orc smiled back in a similar fashion, two could play at this game it seemed."

drok "Did she now?"

an "She did, and she was in quite a state. What happened was very upsetting for her. "

"The demons face remained a mask, unchanging, while a frown formed on the huge orcs face."

drok "She should be upset, cunts lucky to still be alive afta da way she talked to Drokk."

an "Did you hurt her?"

drok "Only put my hands on her a bit, not Drokks fault humis are all so weak."

an "She says you did a lot more than just put your hands on her a bit."

"He glanced at Alexia, who looked very uncomfortable at being put on the spot. The best she could do was nod meekly."

drok "Yeh, well. So what if I did? Stupid humi slut insult Drokk."

"All the orcs in the room were watching in nearly complete silence, Andras tilted his head slightly, as if studying something."

an "Watch your tongue Drokk, you forget yourself."

"If Andras intended to cool the orc down, orc cow him into submission with his tone, it clearly had the opposite effect. Having to defend himself was only making the massive orc visibly more agitated."

drok "Why should Drokk watch tongue? What humi slut gots to do with yous anyways?"

an "Were you not told that she and her husband were both under the protection of both my sister and myself?"

"The demon gestured to the rest of the room, in almost a showmanship-like fashion."

an "Were you not all told that?"

"Grumbles of approval from the crowd, but Drokk remained unconvinced."

drok "So what?"
drok "Drokk not going to kill humi, Drokk was just gonna have sum fun."

"The orc looked at Alexia with the same hate in his eyes as he had shown earlier."

drok "Plus humi bitch was askin for it."
drok "Dumb slut insult Drokk in front of da other orcs, Drokk cant stand for dat."

"Andras seemed completely unfazed by Drokks rising temper, if anything he looked bored."

an "So, you ignored my order because Alexia hurt your feelings?"

"A snigger rose up from the other tables scattered around the barracks. If orcs could turn red, Drokk probably would have in this moment. Alexia clutched her dress tightly."

drok "Feelings no hurt, puny humis words cant hurt Drokk. Is about respect. "

"The demon smirked, catching on to that last word."

an "Respect, yes, that is the word exactly."

"He looked around the room and all the other orcs, making sure that they knew what he was about to say was as much for their benefit as Drokks."

an "Id like you think you all respect me, Ive surely earned it."
an "Nevermind the fact I put a roof over all of your heads, and give you all the opportunity to share in the spoils of our conquest."

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"He looked at Drokk now, the smile dissolving from his face."

an "But do you think it shows respect, Drokk, when you blatantly ignore my commands?"

"Drokk was beginning to look uncomfortable now."

drok "Drokk respect masta, but Drokk a great leada, need other orcs to respect him."
drok "Drokk strongest der is. Orcs wont respect him if he let any humi talk to him the way dat one did before. "

an "So, it is more important that the other orcs respect you than it is for you to show respect to me, is that way you are saying?"

"Confusion crossed the face of the massive orc. The demon was deliberately twisting his words, but he wasnt intelligent enough to realize it."

drok "No, dat not what Drokk mean."

an "Then, what exactly does Drokk mean?"

"Silence. Drokk was clearly thinking long and hard about what he was going to say next."

drok "Drokk didnt mean no disrespect to masta, he just got mad. If he disrespected masta it was not on purpose, and he is sorry. "

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an "There, that wasnt so hard now, was it?"
an "Except I am not the person you should be apologizing to."

"Realizing what the demon wanted him to do, Drokk grimaced. Hed probably prefer swallowing glass over apologizing to a human, and a woman, no less."

drok "Drokk sorry, humi-"

an "Alexia."

drok "..."
drok "Alexia."

"The demon turned to face the woman."

an "So what do you think Alexia, has Drokk learned his lesson?"

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    "Yes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ drokkPunish = "Yes"
        "The human spoke for the first time since she had entered the room."
        al "Yes, he apologized and he wont do it again, that is enough."
        al "It doesnt need to go any further."
        an "That is certainly very forgiving of you Alexia. "
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        "There it was, that smirk."
        an "But Im afraid I dont share your opinion."
    "No.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ drokkPunish = "No"
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +2)
        "The human spoke for the first time since she had entered the room."
        al "No, the bastard nearly raped me. If the other orc- hadnt- hadnt..."
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        "She looked like she was on the verge of tears, but it quickly morphed to fury."
        al "He needs to be punished properly, he needs to suffer like he made me suffer!"
        an "Well, you know what they say about an eye for an eye"
        show andras smirk at midleft with dissolve
        "There it was, that smirk."
        an "But Ive always been partial to capital punishment myself."



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"Fast as lightning, Andras spun around, grabbing Drokk by his throat and lifting him into the air as if he were light as a feather. The huge orc let out a choked hiss of surprise."

an "Drokk. Drokk. Drokk."
an "As much as Id love to let it slide, you are an excellent warrior after all, Im afraid Im going to have to make an example of you."

"Drokks eyes bulged with surprise, as he tried to say something. Anything."

an "I dont give you soldiers orders as suggestions, and if I start letting people off when they disobey them, people might start to get the wrong idea, and then therell be no discipline at all, will there?"

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if drokkPunish == "Yes":
    "Alexia wanted to say something, to stop him, but she knew there was no point."
else:

    "Alexia smiled as she watched the orc squirm, excited to see him get what he deserved."

"The air was punctuated with the sickening crack of bone as Andras used his free arm to wrench the huge arms arm in an unnatural way. Alexia could see white bone tear though green skin, she almost fainted."

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drok "UKK!!!"

an "Maybe-"

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"The crack again, as the demon broke his other arm in the same fashion, followed by an orcish roar of pain."

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an " -after seeing this, all of you will understand what it means to disobey me."

"Satisfied, he dropped the orc to the floor with the same level of regard one has when disposing of trash."

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an "I should kill you Drokk, I should tear your heart from your chest and be done with it."

show andras happy at midleft with dissolve

"Andras smiled, it was almost magnanimous."


an "But you are good warrior after all, and I cant exactly spare any of those at the moment. Im sure youll think better before disobeying me again, wont you?"

"A grunt of acknowledge and a nod were all that the orc could muster. Andras turned his attention to the rest of the crowd."

an "I trust the rest of you have learned the same lesson?"

"More grunts and nods. Alexia felt pretty certain that no other orc would mess with her after seeing this, and despite the brutal scene she had just witnessed, she felt much better."

an "Good. Now someone get Drokk to the mender before he pisses himself. Come Alexia, we are done here."

al "Oh, uh.. Yes."

hide andras with moveoutright
hide alexia with moveoutright

"The demon left, promptly followed by the human woman. If the orcs had anything to say to or about her, this time they would wait until she was far out of earshot."

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show andras happy at midright with dissolve

an "I doubt any orc will harass you after that little scene, but if any of them try anything, come straight to me. You know where my room is."

"Alexia was lost in thought, still trying to process what had just happened. What Andras did to Drokk was brutal, and she abhorred violence, but shed be lying to herself if she didnt admit that it had been exciting."
"What he did to Drokk- what he did for her, sent a thrill down her spine. She needed someone to stand up for her, and Rowan wasnt here yet again. If it wasnt for the demon, she didnt know what would have happened"

an "Alexia? Are you alright?"

"Brought out of her thoughts by Andrass voice, a wave of embarrassment hit her as she realized she had been stood there daydreaming."

al "Oh! Uh.."

show alexia 2 happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Im okay. I dont think theyll bother me again after that display, theyll be too scared to."
al "I have to thank you. Rowan wasnt here, and Jezera refused to do anything. I dont know what Drokk would have done if you hadnt intervened"

an "Theres no need to thank me."

al "But-"

"He cut her off with a friendly wave of his hand."

an "Really. The orcs have been acting very unruly as of late, even worse than they normally behaviour. Castle fever I suppose. We cant have that."
an "By taking Drokk down a peg it will remind them who is the boss around here. I was hoping your husband would take care of it, but hes been too busy I suppose."

"Yes, even too busy to protect her."

al "Still."

an "Drokk disobeyed an order, now the others wont. It is as simple as that."
an "Plus I seem to recall telling you that no one in this castle would lay a hand on you unless you wanted them to, including me."

"He was right. He may have been a manipulative bastard on a number of occasions, but he had never laid a hand on her without her permission, not like Drokk."

an "So think nothing of it, I was just doing my duty as the ruler of Bloodmeen."

"His refusal to take any credit for saving her was beginning to frustrate Alexia, she decided to try something a bit more forward."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    "Placing one hand on his crotch, she said:"
else:

    "Placing one hand on his chest, she said:"

al "Surely there must be some way that I can thank you."

an "Well, when you put it that way"

"He leaned in for the kiss, and she accepted it. Tongues snaked, brushing against each other, until, eventually, it was the demon who pulled away."

al "Mmm."

an "Meet me tonight in the throne room, after everyone else has gone to bed."

hide andras with moveoutright

"He didnt wait for a reply, disappearing down the corridor. Alexia felt a mix of emotions all at once; excitement, shame, arousal, betrayal."
"Could she really do this?"

label andrasNTRDecisionMenu:

menu:
    "Meet Andras later.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Yes, she could. After all, Andras had saved her from the orcs, not her husband, and he deserved a proper thank you for that. Rowan wouldnt be back for days yet, and he neednt ever have to know."
        "She hated to admit it, but the thought of sneaking around excited her, and the power that the demon had displayed when he punished Drokk had been like nothing she had ever seen before."
        "She would meet him later to show her appreciation, it was the least she could do after what Andras had done for her. Plus it wouldnt hurt her or Rowan if Andras was to think protecting them was to his benefit. Hed kept his word about her after all."
        jump AnThroneNTR
    "Dont meet Andras later.":

        "This option may lock off certain segments of content. Alexia will have made her choice. Only select this if you really mean it."
        menu:
            "Dont meet him.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "No, Andras may have saved her, but she was still a married woman. It wasnt Rowans fault that he wasnt here after all, it was because of Andras and Jezera, and the task they had him doing."
                "If he were here, he would have stopped them himself, of this, she was sure. She wouldnt even be in a position to be assaulted by assaulted by Drokk if it wasnt for the twins in the first place."
                "She might be grateful for Andras putting a stop to it, but she wasnt about to betray her husband to thank him for it."
                "The demon would find himself waiting to be stood up in the throne room tonight."
                return
            "Reconsider.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump andrasNTRDecisionMenu

label AnThroneNTR:

scene bg6 with fade

"It had gone midnight by the time that Alexia snuck down to the throne room. She had lived here long enough to know her way around the place, and made her way there taking the long, winding corridors that she knew were likely to not be used at this time of night."
"When she pushed open the large doors at the front of the cavernous chamber, she found it dimly lit, only the braziers on the walls giving out a soft glow."

show alexia white neutral at midleft with moveinleft

al "Hello? Andras?"

"His voice echoed softly from the far side of the room."

show andras happy behind bg6

an "Im here, I was beginning to think that you werent going to come."

hide andras
show andras happy at midright with dissolve

"She could see him now as her eyes began to adjust to the darkness of the room, he sat on the throne, waiting for her. She began to walk towards him."

al "Sorry, I had to wait until the castle quietened down. Jezeras maids work until late, and theres always a few drunken orcs milling around close to the barracks."

an "True, true. We wouldnt want anyone to see you now, would we?"

show alexia white happy at midleft with dissolve

"She blushed with shame. She would have been hard pressed and anyone stumbled upon her to explain where she was headed late at night, wearing nothing but her nightie."
"He saw her grow flushed and crimson and laughed, the eyes of a demon were much better suited for the darkness than those of a human. "

an "Im just teasing you, Im sure you would have thought of something. "

al "I dont think I would have been able to if I had been put on the spot, I could hardly have told them the truth."

show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

an "And what would the truth be?"

"He said, with a smirk."

al "You know what it is."

an "Do I?"

al "Yes."

an "Im not sure I do, youll have to remind me."

"He was playing with her, so she decided to play a little game of her own."
"She stopped at the foot of the dias, looking up at him, and bowed her head."

al "I came to thank you Lord Andras."

an "Oh, for what?"

al "For protecting me from Drokk and all the other orcs, I dont know what I would have done if you hadnt intervened."
al "You are so strong, and powerful"

an " I am, arent I?"

al "Yes, when you held up Drokk like he was nothing, and you- you-"

"He grinned, clearly enjoying the redheads performance. "

an "Go on."

al "When you punished him When you broke his arms, it was like you were saying it was because he touched me with them, and if anyone else touched me"

an "Perhaps, I was."

al "Ohhh."

"Alexia theatrically feigned a shudder, she was enjoying this almost as much as she was. "

an "I was rather heroic, wasnt I?"

al "Very heroic, my Lord. Like some hero out of legend, Ser Alarec, or Ser Ferrano, defending the honour of a lady."

an "Yes, yes, rescuer of maidens, defender of damsels in distress, that definitely sounds like me."

"She let out a giggle. "

an "What, dont you think so?"

"She tried to stifle her laughter as best as she could."

al "Of course not. You are very virtuous, my Lord."

an "Good, good."
an "I think I should be rewarded for it."

al "You should, my Lord."
al "How do you think you should be rewarded?"

an "Come here."

"She sashayed up the stairs slowly as he stood from the throne, exuding power."

al "And what, pray tell, would you like me to do?"

an "Kneel."


scene cg501 with fade
show andras happy behind cg501
show alexia white happy behind cg501

"She did as she was told, and it felt good to do so. Whatever anyone might say about him, Andras certainly had the authority needed to be a demon lord. An aura of command almost, a surety in what he said that made you feel compelled to follow orders."

show cg502 with dissolve
pause 1
show cg503 with dissolve
pause 2

"Using his free hand, he freed his cock from beneath its cover. She gazed at it, hungrily."

show cg504 with dissolve
pause 3

"His fat cock was in her face now, she breathed it in, the musky smell of masculinity. Looking up, his frame was so muscular and powerful, he towered above her like a giant. "

if greyhideMet == True:
    "Only Greyhide was larger, but even then, Alexia knew that the minotaur was no match for Andras in pure strength."

"Hed crushed Drokk like a gnat, and while the woman liked to think of herself as more enlightened, she couldnt help but find it hot."

show cg505 with dissolve
pause 3

"She didnt need to be told what to do anymore. Taking the dick in one hand, she began to stroke it, while kissing the head."
"Thank. You. Lord. Andras - she said, punctuating each word with a kiss on the shiny crimson head of his cock. The demon said nothing, simply enjoying the sight of the woman below him, working his dick."

"She began to tongue and suck it, slavering it with her saliva as her hand worked away, tugging and twisting. She wanted to tease him first, just like he had teased her earlier."
"She kissed, licked, and sucked the head, but everytime it seemed she was about to begin the blowjob proper, she slowed down, or moved away, denying him the pleasure. "

an "Want to play it like that, do you?"

al "I have no idea what you mean."

"She said sarcastically, as she lazily licked his shaft."
"The demon had had enough of being frustrated, and he was going to show her exactly what he meant."

scene powerlessthronesexanimation1 with fade
show alexia white happy behind powerlessthronesexanimation1

"She shuddered as he grabbed her by the back of the head and started to direct her movements. She moved back and forth, taking his cock as deep as she could, before receding, only to impale her mouth on it again. "
"Andras was forceful, enough to make her feel controlled in an arousing way, but not enough to make her feel like she had no control. Each time he made her gag on his cock, he held her just the right amount of time, so she never felt like she would choke. "
"Before long her head was bobbing back and forth at a steady rhythm, the sound of flesh and wetness echoing through the chamber."
"She slid her right hand down to her sodden pussy and began to stroke her clit, as she continued to pleasure him. Why shouldnt she get off as well? Her cunt throbbed with need, wishing it was as full as her mouth."
"She slid one finger in, then a second and a third, up to the knuckle. Andras saw what she was doing and laughed, as he continued to pump away, fucking her face, as she frigged herself chasing her own climax."
"A few minutes later, they were both approaching the edge. Alexia came first, cumming hard as she frantically fingered her cunt with Andrass cock buried in her throat."

al " Fuuuuuuuck"

scene cg512 with sshake
show black with sshake
show cg513 with flash
show cg513 with sshake
show cg514 with dissolve
pause 2

"Andras grunted and released her head. As he pulled back, he sprayed her face with her load, glazing her in warm jizz."

scene bg6 with fade
show alexia white happy at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

al "Fuck, Im a mess."

an "I guess I wasnt so virtuous after all."

"She grinned at him, her face thick with his cum."

al "Im not complaining."
al "I suppose if you are going to keep protecting me, then I will have to keep thanking you?"

an "Hmmm, I suppose you will."

al "I think I can live with that."

"The shame and the guilt would come later, but for now, she was still basking in the post-orgasm glow. "

al "Id better go and clean myself up, it wouldnt do for anyone to discover me with a face full of your cum."

"He laughed:"

an "No, I suppose it wouldnt. "
an "Go, Ill send for you when it is time for you to thank me again."

al "Yes, my Lord."

hide alexia with moveoutleft

"She emphasised the word Lord with a wink, made an overexaggerated curtsy and left, leaving the demon alone. He sank back into the throne."
"That idiot Drokk had almost ruined it by taking it too far, but it had still gone as planned. Sending Rowan away, having the orc accost her, that little scene with his favourite slave - it had all worked out like he thought it would."
"And now it was time to plan his second gambit."

$ alexiaAndrasObedient = True
$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 5)
return






label the_challenge:

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Enough time had passed since her arrival to the castle that Alexia had grown used to the dreary monotony of everyday life. Even the yawning emptiness of the castles long, grandiose hallways no longer seemed so eerie to her."
"As she began to daydream whether if, with enough time, a person might get used to anything, she noticed a large, hulking shadow fall upon her."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "EEK! "

"Before Alexia stood her former tormentor, the brutish Drokk, but he looked very different from the last time she had seen him."
"Both of his arms were in slings: the aftermath of Andrass brutal retaliation. His cocky, threatening demeanour had been replaced with what Alexia took to be fidgety nervousness."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Uhh."

drok "Ummm Mistress Alexia..?"

"The words came out awkward, almost sheepish. Alexia didnt know whether to laugh or cry."

al "Yes?"

"The orc stood silent for a moment as if trying to form the necessary thought."

drok "Iz mightiness Lord Andras az requested your, uh... Prez-ence? "

"Andras had sent him? To some, it would seem cruel. But knowing Andras as she did, this appearance of a radically changed, almost broken, orc was likely a performance, one he no doubt found amusing."
"Drokk suddenly remembered what he had been instructed to day. He straightened up, as if suddenly awakening from a dream. Alexia flinched."

drok "E also wanted me to tellz yous dat he az cleared all your duties for the day, so you dun need worries about... dat. "

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "I see"
al "I am to attend him in the throne room?"

drok "Uhh No muh-lady, e iz in iz chambers waitin."

"Now that Alexia had received the message from the orc, she thought it best to take her leave as soon as possible. She had no desire to spend any more time than necessary in his company, even in his new pacified state."

al "Very well. If that is all? I shall report to him immediately."

drok "Wait."

"She tensed up, but the giant orc merely bowed his head in an attempt to appear subservient. It bordered on the farcical."

al "Wait?"

drok "Drokk also wanted to uh apologize"

"Alexias jaw dropped. Even in this more timid state, she would {i}never{/i} have expected an apology. Andras had broken more than just his arms, he had broken his spirit."

drok "Never shoulda put my andz on you, Lady Alexia. Drokk sorry, will never appen again. "

"Alexia stood silent for a moment, still a little in shock, pondering the best way to respond to the obviously forced apology she had just been offered. "

menu:
    "Just accept his apology and leave.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "There was no point in causing any more trouble. It was best just to put this whole thing behind her. Plus: Andras was waiting for her. She didnt want to be too late."
        al "Very well, Drokk. I accept your apology."
        drok "You dos?"
        al "From now on just leave me be."
        "The palpable look of relief on his face was so comical, she had to stifle a laugh."
        al "Now, if youll excuse me, Lord Andras is waiting for me."
        drok "Yeah, uhhh Thank yous muh-lady."
        "He bowed again and headed off in the direction of the barracks, leaving her alone in hallway, rather bemused at the whole affair."
        "Just what had Andras said to him?"
    "Reject his apology and storm off.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Did Drokk really think that this pathetic attempt at an apology was enough? He had threatened her, held her down, almost {i}violated{/i} her."
        "And what, a few false words spoken out of fear were supposed to make that right?"
        show alexia 2 angry at midleft with dissolve
        al "Apology. Not. Accepted."
        drok "Wot?"
        "The orc looked terrified."
        drok "Please, Lady Alexia. Y-yous has to {i}forgives{/i} Drokk Or- or else-"
        "Drokks piteous wailing only incensed her more."
        al "You didnt seem very apologetic when you were holding me down, when you were about to- to!"
        al "No. Or else {i}nothing{/i}. Andras is waiting for me, and I shall not keep him any longer."
        hide alexia with moveoutright
        "True to her word, Alexia stormed off in the direction of Andras chambers. Whatever punishment Drokk would receive for her refusal to accept his apology was righteous and well earned."
    "Admonish him for his weakness.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia looked at the orc. The last time she had seen him, he had been strong, powerful, and proud - just the sort of orc the Twins needed to conquer the Six Realms."
        "This pale imitation of him that was now standing in front of her was just pitiful."
        al "So, is this what mighty orcs do? Beg for forgiveness like little peasant girls?"
        "Drokk was stumped by her response. He stood there, silent as an oak, his fat mouth gabbling at nothing as if he were chewing her words."
        al "What? Nothing to say for yourself? You were not so quiet last time we met."
        drok "But Lord Andras sed"
        al "Do you think Lord Andras wants his orcs to be simpering cowards, craving approval from humans?"
        "The orc floundered, clearly confused by this line of conversation. Of all the things he expected Alexia might say, he had never expected this."
        al "Or do you think he needs strong powerful orcs who {i}take{/i} what they want and dont apologize for it?"
        al "Do you think you will win Rosaria or the rest of the Six Realms acting like a pathetic weakling?"
        "Finally grasping her meaning, the cocky grin returned to Drokks face. Now all she needed was to dangle one more little thread to hammer her point home."
        al "And who knows how Lord Andras will choose to reward his most useful servants"
        "Drokk grinned, and slowly raised one of his injured arms, banging it against his chest as best he could."
        drok "DROKK STRONGEST ORC THERE IS!"
        al "You tell that to Lord Andras the next time you see him."
        al "And - more importantly - {i}prove it{/i}."
        hide alexia with moveoutright
        "She walked off in the direction of Andras chambers leaving Drokk standing there a completely new man well, new orc."
        $ drokkEncouraged = True

scene bg41 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind bg41

al "Lord Andras?"

show andras happy at midright with dissolve

an "Ah, Alexia. Just on time, please come in. "

hide alexia
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

al "My Lord, you summoned me?"

an "No need to be so formal, I just wanted to see you. Please, sit."

"She looked around the room in its typically messy state, and chose the chair next to the bookcase. She settled in with a nervous flutter in her stomach as she did so."

an "Youve been at the castle a while now"

al "True, my Lo-"

"She stopped herself. His knowing gaze was upon her."

al "...Andras."

an "I know more than anyone how boring this pile of stones can get."

"She looked at all the half-finished art projects that littered the room, proof of the demons restless energy."

al "I have to admit: it does get a little boring around here at times. With Rowan being gone so much..."

"Andras nodded."

an "To be a young woman like you: stuck in a half-empty castle, hundreds of miles from home, with not much to do it cant be much fun."

al "Id be lying if I said I didnt miss home"

an "What exactly do you miss?"

al "I miss village life. It is nothing like it is here in the castle: everybody knows everybody, and they treat each other like family."
al "I miss nature. It is always so dark and cold up here in Bloodmeen. I miss cool streams in spring, cornfields in summer, watching the trees turn in the fall"
al "But most of all, I miss the festivals. Everyone would gather to have a big party, and there would be food, and drink, and dancing - I loved to dance"

an "I bet youre good at it."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"The woman smiled sadly at his compliment."

al "People seemed to think so."
al "For me though, it was never so much about being good or bad at it, I just loved dancing."

an "Well, I cannot offer you a village festival, but that doesnt mean I come empty handed."
an "The reason I asked for you to come was to offer you a break from the monotony."

show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

an "And... maybe a little fun as well."

"Alexia blushed, and seeing it, the demon smirked in response."

al "Oh, Andras."

an "Not that kind of fun."
an "Well, not yet."

"He held up the box he had been fiddling with earlier in their conversation."

an "I was thinking more along the lines of a friendly challenge."

"Alexia looked closely at the box, it was jet black, and covered in strange markings she did not recognize. "

an "I have a little something in here, something I got from my sister."

al "What is it?"

an "Where would the fun be if I told you?"

scene cg821 with fade
show andras smirk behind cg821
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg821
pause 3

"He laughed in that boisterous chuckle of his, and then handed it over to her."

an "Lets just say it will make things interesting."

"Alexia peered at the odd artifact. it seemed to open just like a normal box."

al "And the challenge?"

an "It is simple really: open the box, and then leave."
an "If you can last the next 24 hours without returning to this room, you win."

"She studied his grinning visage with curiosity. What was he up to?"

al "Thats all?"

an "Yeah."

al "What do I win if I succeed?"

an " Anything you want."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "Anything?!"

an "{i}Anything.{/i}"

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "You are certainly confident that I will lose."

an "Very."

al "...what happens if I do? "

an "You have to do what I want. But dont worry, I {i}promise{/i} you will enjoy it."

"She let out a little giggle."

al "Oh, really? And what if I choose to lose, then?"

an "It doesnt matter, I win either way."

"Alexias face flushed red with embarrassment."

al "So how does this work?"

an "All you have to do is open the box, and it will take care of the rest."

al "Hmmm..."

menu:
    "Open the box.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump challengeSex
    "Don't open the box.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene bg14 with fade
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
        "She looked at the box. Who knows what this thing could do to her, or what the demon had planned?"
        " It could change who, or even {i}what{/i} she was, teleport her somewhere else, even cause her serious pain."
        "The Twins dabbled in dangerous magics, and she didnt trust Andras solely on the basis of the previous encounter."
        "...At least, not completely."
        al "No offence, but I think I will pass."
        "She placed the box down carefully on the nearest surface, and rose to her feet."
        an "Very well."
        an "I wouldnt be a very good host if I forced you to play, and this was supposed to be fun after all."
        an "I do hope you will visit me again sometime, though. Theres lots of other ways to have fun, and Im sure we can find something you would enjoy. "
        al "Of course, my Lord."
        an "There you are with that my Lord, again."
        "She gave him a little wink."
        al "A force of habit."
        an "Do something that you find enjoyable. That was the point of clearing your schedule, after all."
        al "I will, thank you. "
        scene black with fade
        "Alexia bid the demon good day and then left him to his own devices, unsure exactly what it was that she had just turned down out of caution."
        "She wondered what might have happened, had she let her curiosity get the best of her, but at least now she had the rest of the day to herself."
        "She could use a long bath."
        return

label challengeSex:

"{i}Why not{/i}? The redhead thought to herself. Andras was not wrong about how boring it could get in the castle, she could use a distraction."
"After their last encounter (which she had thoroughly enjoyed), she was pretty certain that he wouldnt do anything that would hurt her. What harm would it be to have a little fun, after all?"

scene cg822 with flash
show andras smirk behind cg822
show alexia 2 necklace shocked behind cg822
pause 3

"She peeled open the boxs lid and was suddenly blinded by an overwhelming flash of light. Almost instantly, she felt... strange. Everything was hazy. It was hard to grasp for words."

al "Whats happening to me?"

an "Contained in that box was an old Qasharl Succubi spell that Jezera acquired a few years back."

al "Qasharl... Succubus."

show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg821
"She felt so very"
"{i}Warm{/i}."

an "Yeah, take a look at your stomach."

"Alexia did as she was instructed, bending her head down to see the strange symbol that had appeared on her midriff, close to her belly button. It seemed to pulse with an otherworldly impermanence."

al "What is that?"

an "Just proof that the spell is working. Dont worry, it wont harm you in any way."
an "It was created to make feeding more fulfilling, which required keeping the meal alive. "

"Alexia unconsciously slid a hand down her body and inside her dress."

al "It feels funny"

an "It will, its a lust spell with a twist: it keeps the subject in a constant state of arousal."
an "Its a bit similar to the ring my sister used for her little experiment with Raeves niece, without allowing them to climax. The result is that they can feed uninterrupted."
an "Well, until the victim dies, of course."

"Realization slowly dawned on Alexias face, as she stood there absently diddling herself."

al " I cant... come?"

an "Nope. Want to give up now?"

al "Uhh. never."

an "Thats the spirit. Now remember: all you have to do is last till tomorrow, and win."

al "Piece of cake."

"Andras laughed, and gestured towards the door."

an "Youd better get going, the clock doesnt start until you leave."

al "No fair."

"The demon flashed her a grin."

an "Who has ever said anything about me being fair?"

scene black with fade

"Alexia hurried through the winding corridors of castle Bloodmeen as fast as she could. The last thing she wanted was for anybody to see her in her current state. Luckily, she found them as empty as they had been earlier, on her way to see Andras."
"Before long, she soon found herself standing before the door to one of the castle's many unoccupied guest rooms."

scene bg7 with fade

show alexia 2 necklace aroused at center with dissolve

al "Gods, I feel so hot. I need to get this dress off."

show alexia necklace naked aroused at center with dissolve

"First, she kicked off her shoes, and then slipped the dress to the floor with very little care for its wellbeing. It was soon followed by her underwear."
"Hardly any time at all had passed since the spell had taken effect, and she already felt overwhelmed with lust."


scene cg823 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg823
pause 3

"She lay on the bed, her hand finding its way down her body to her throbbing cunt. It was sopping wet, and produced a loud squelch as she slid a finger inside."
"All she had to do was last until tomorrow, she could do that, right? She began to finger herself slowly, making a come hither motion to stroke her g-spot. Arousal raged throughout the whole of her body."

al "Unnn."

scene cg824 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg824
pause 3

"It wasnt enough. She slid another finger inside, and then a third, increasing in speed and bucking against her hand as she did, trying to ride out the sensation as best as she could to sate the urge within."
"Lord Andras had said she could have anything. She just had to hold out. Anything she wanted.. Wealth Power Even her freedom. She could be back in Rosaria, walking in the fields"
"He slid her free hand down to her engorged clit and began to stroke it, continuing to frig herself hard. and fast."

scene cg825 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg825
pause 3

al "Ohhhh fuuuuuck."

"She could sense herself approaching orgasm now. Immense pleasure swelled within her, and she could feel it rising to a crescendo. Soon the unbearable feeling of lust would be gone, all she had to do was bring herself to climax"

scene cg826 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg826
pause 3

al "Yessssss!!"

"Alexia felt the final approach of a shuddering orgasm when suddenly it started to fall away as if she had stopped pleasuring herself, taking her right to the edge before robbing her of her prize. "

al "NO!"

scene cg824 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg824
pause 3

"She had to get it back, had to cum before the lust from the spell drove her crazy. She fucked herself harder and faster."
"Harder and faster."
"Harder and faster"

scene black with fade

"Hours passed. It felt like an eternity."


scene cg827 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg827
pause 3

"No matter what Alexia did, she could not cum. Her cunt was raw from being frigged, and her clit was so sensitive that it hurt to touch. Her nipples ached from being twisted and tugged. She felt like she was going to lose her mind."

al "Fuuuuuuuck.."

"She needed to cum. Maybe she should just go crawling back to Andras and admit defeat. She felt a swell of resistance force its way through her hazy mind - no, the prize was too great, she had to endure."

$ alexiaSpellResist = 0

label alexiaChallengeMenu:

menu:
    "Dont give up." if alexiaSpellResist == 0:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia refused to give in. The promise of anything was just too much of a reward for her to throw away. She continued to fuck herself as hard as she could, but each time she approached orgasm, she felt it slip away again and again."
        $ alexiaSpellResist += 1
        jump alexiaChallengeMenu

    "Dont give up." if alexiaSpellResist > 0 and alexiaSpellResist < 5:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Again Alexia tried to resist, working as hard as she could to bring herself to orgasm, but nothing that she did offered her any respite from the lust that wrecked her body. If this continued, she was going to lose her mind."
        $ alexiaSpellResist += 1
        jump alexiaChallengeMenu

    "Give up and go to Andras." if alexiaSpellResist > 0:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump challengeGiveUp

    "Give up and go to Andras." if alexiaSpellResist > 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump challengeGiveUp

    "Give up and go to Andras." if alexiaSpellResist > 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump challengeGiveUp

    "Give up and go to Andras." if alexiaSpellResist > 3:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump challengeGiveUp

    "Give up and go to Andras." if alexiaSpellResist > 4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump challengeGiveUp

label challengeGiveUp:

"It was no good. No matter what she did to her body, she could not cum. The magic was just too strong, and if this continued, who knows what it could do to her."
"A reward of anything would be completely useless to a lust addled simpleton, which is probably what she would end up if this continued to go on much longer."
"Resigned to losing the challenge, she got off the bed, and slid on her dress, not bothering with underwear. She just hoped no one would see her on the way to Andras room."

scene bg41 with fade
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

an "Well, I have to hand it to you. You lasted much longer than I thought you would."

show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with moveinleft

"He must have heard her out in the corridor, because the demon said it just as she was about the enter the room. He just stood there with that smug look on his face, the bastard had beat her and she knew it."

al "You win."

an "Im sorry, I didnt quite hear that."

"Clearly, he was going to make her work for it."

al "I said you win, now just let me cum, you bastard."

"He laughed at her comeback."

an "Soon, but first you have to take your forfeit."

al "My forfeit?"

an "Well, you did lose after all. Only fair you keep up your side of the agreement. Here."

"He rummaged around under the bed for a moment before producing a fashionable looking rectangular box."

an "Put this on."

"She took it from him and looked inside. It was black lingerie, the smallest she had ever seen."

al "You want me to wear {i}this{/i}?"

an "Uhhuh."

al "But it barely covers {i}anything{/i}!"

"He grinned at her like a child."

an "Thats the point."

al "And if I do, you will release this damned spell?"

an "Demons honour."

"She sighed as she slid her dress to the floor."

al "Demons honour, indeed. Gods, this is so embarrassing."

show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Andras watched intently as she struggled with putting on his gift. The straps barely covered her nipples, the crotch left nothing to the imagination, and the thong was so tiny it was completely devoured by her round, pert ass."

al "There. Are you happy now?"

an "Very."

scene cg828 with fade
pause 1
show cg829 with dissolve
show alexia slut necklace aroused behind cg829
show andras smirk behind cg829
pause 3


"He moved to stand behind her, sliding one hand beneath one of the straps to caress her nipple, while sliding his other hand down to probe her sodden cunt."

al "Unnn You gonna let me come now?"

an "A deal is a deal."

al "Ohhh.."

"The arousal was reaching a fever pitch within her once again, as she thrust her hips against him, forcing his fingers deep inside her."


scene cg830 with fade
show alexia slut necklace aroused behind cg830
show andras smirk behind cg830

"Without saying a word, he placed his hand behind her neck and pushed her down so she was bent over the bed. With his other hand, he spread her legs wide, and started to rub the head of his hard red cock against her drenched womanhood."

al "Unfff. Dont tease me, asshole..."
al "Just give me that huge, fat fucking cock..."

an "You mean this?"

"He continued to rub it against her pussy, sliding the shaft up against her lips, refusing her the pleasure of taking it inside while she moaned uncontrollably."

al "I neeeeeeed it!"

"She moved her hips against him, trying to force it inside, but he was far too skilful for that to work."

al "This isnt fair mmm"
al "You p-p-p-promised!"

"A hard wave of pre-orgasm pleasure hit, only to recede away again as it had so many times before during this day."

al "Just {i}take{/i} me!"

"The demon chuckled, as he continued to rub his cock against her."

an "So demanding!"
an "Well, since you are insisting so strongly"

scene challenge_first_anim with fade
show alexia slut necklace aroused behind challenge_first_anim
show andras smirk behind challenge_first_anim
pause 3

"He finally slid her cock inside her, as she let out a loud, long moan of pleasure. He began to fuck her, with slow deliberate strokes."

al "Not like that... harder!"

"She tried to increase the tempo by pushing back with her hips, but the demon merely adjusted his own stroke to keep his own pace. She let out a whine."

al "N-n-no fair."

an "You are going to have to ask a lot nicer than that."

"He continued to tease her, the strokes being long and deep enough to drive her wild, but far too slow to reach any sort of climax."

al "Please Lord Andras."

an "Master."

al "Yessss. Master"

"She had earned a small reward. He sped up a little, causing her to cry out in ecstasy."

al "Pleeeeeeeeaaaaaseee."

"He placed both his hands on her hips, and continued to pound away, the smack of flesh hitting flesh ringing through the room every time he made contact with her ass. The sensation of her earlier masturbation was nothing compared to this."

an " I suppose that counts as nicely"

scene challenge_second_anim with fade
show alexia slut necklace aroused behind challenge_second_anim
show andras smirk behind challenge_second_anim
pause 3

"With that, he began to fuck her hard and fast, pistoning his hips back and forth, each stroke penetrating her roughly. It was almost too much for her, and she let out of scream."

al "Gonna. lose my miiiii."

"Without breaking his stride, the demon reached to place a hand on her midsection, and with a flash the strange symbol that had been there earlier appeared, and then faded away."
"Alexia was hit with waves of unsatisfied orgasms, again and again. Everything went white. She forgot who and where she was. All there was was the pleasure that radiated throughout her body again and again and again."

al "Fuck! Fuck! Fuuuuuuuuuuck!!!"

scene cg847 with flash
pause 1
show cg848 with dissolve
pause 2

"She barely felt it when the demon buried his cock up to the hilt inside her, shuddering as he shot string after string of hot white spunk deep within."
"The redhead collapsed on the bed, and looked up at him."

scene bg41 with fade
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "I cant feel my legs."
al "Hells, I cant feel anything."

"She sighed contently as she spread her body out."

al "That was crazy. Ive never felt anything like that, I honestly thought I was going to go mad."

an "You had fun though? That was the aim, after all."

"She laughed."

al "Yes. It was intense, but, Gods did it feel good."

"The demon gave her that cocky smirk, it sent a shiver of pleasure down her spine."

an "We aim to please."

"She took him in. The sweat as it dripped onto his impressive, taut muscles. His huge cock still engorged and dribbling cum. Even after what had just happened, her pussy ached in anticipation. She spread her legs wide in open invitation."

al "Now, you and that magnificent dick get on this bed, you still owe me a few orgasms."

scene black with fade

"She woke sometime before dawn, exhausted from a night of passionate fucking. She slipped from the bed, and slid her dress over her sweaty body, before retrieving the outfit that had been a gift from her master from where it had been thrown on the floor at some point."
"The demon watched her ass, smiling, as she left, carefully closing the door behind her as she went. She'd be burdened by guilt, no doubt, but she would return. He rolled over and closed his eyes, to go back to sleep. She was his now, and he knew it. "

$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 5)
return





label the_two_slaves:

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    scene bg9 with fade
else:
    scene bg7 with fade

"Alexia had finished her duties for the day and was ready to retire to her chambers, when a hard knock punctuated the silence of the room."
"She opened it to find her former tormenter, Drokk, standing there, looking as apologetic as the last time she had seen him, his arms still wrapped in bandages from the thrashing that Andras had given him."
"Recalling that pleasurable memory sent a shiver up her spine. She almost lost herself to idle daydream as Drokk politely handed her what he had been sent to deliver: a single piece of parchment, rolled up and wrapped with an unassuming ribbon. "
"She was certain who the letter was from, and she couldnt wait to open it. If she could have physically pushed Drokk out of the room, she might have, but alas, she could only make it painfully clear that he should leave. {i}Now{/i}."
"For his part, Drokk seemed quite relieved that he had been dismissed so quickly. As soon as he was gone, Alexia hastily tugged the loops of the ribbon, eager to read what the demon had written to her."
"She held it close to the candle at her end table to read it, the flickering orange glow adding an illicit thrill to the reading."
"Her first impression was that the calligraphy was quite beautiful. She didnt know whether Andras could read or write, being a demon, so it was a shock to see such good penmanship."

"{i}My sweet Alexia,{/i}"
"{i}Once again I desire the pleasure of the company. Come to my chambers straight away, and wear the outfit I gave you. Please try not to be late, I would hate to have to punish you.{/i}"
"{i}Your Master{/i}"

"She shuddered as she read the last part; when she arrived at the castle as the twins captor she never {i}dreamed{/i} shed ever get aroused at being owned by the demon, but here she was."
"Perhaps being punished by Andras would not be so bad unless of course, it was in the matter she had punished Drokk. But there was no time to think about that now."
"Not wanting to be late, she hurriedly changed out of her clothes, slipping into the tiny piece of material he considered an outfit."


show alexia slut necklace aroused at center with dissolve

"It wasnt an outfit at all, it was a statement of ownership. And she {i}loved{/i} it."

al "Now, lets find out what Lord Andras wants of me this evening. "

scene bg14 with fade

"She made her way through the winding corridors of Castle Bloodmeen in the director of Andras chambers cautiously, making sure not to be seen. The racy outfit was one thing, but who knows what tales might make it back to her husband."
"She felt a pang of guilt as she momentarily fretted about that possible outcome, but not one so strong that it would make her put aside her desire for pleasure."
"At one point she had to cower in a maids closet as two drunken orcs passed by, on the way to the barracks, bragging about their latest conquests on the previous raid. Their lurid descriptions of rough, self-gratifying sex only made her pussy wetter."
"She eventually found herself standing before the door to Andrass chambers, luckily without being seen."

show alexia slut necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"She knocked on the door, and then announced herself."

al "Hello, Lord Andras?"

show andras happy behind bg14

an "Ah, Alexia, just in time. Come in, come in."

scene bg41 with fade

"She opened the door to a sight not too dissimilar to one that she had seen once before. Andras was on the bed, and the beautiful, tanned woman sat on his lap. This time however, they were not in the midst of sex."


show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show andras happy at midright with dissolve
show zahira neutral at edgeright with dissolve

an "We were just talking about you, your ears must have been burning."

"He looked down and saw the wet stain on the front of her bottoms."

an "...Or another part of you."



"She blushed. Now she was doubly grateful that she had made it to his room without being seen."



al "You were?"

an "Yes. This is my slave, Zahira. Oh, the pair of you have already met, havent you?"

show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

"The bastard. He knew they had. He gave her that grin, oozing with self-assurance and smug satisfaction. Once upon a time, it had annoyed her, now it just made her hot."

al "Yes, we did meet once before. Although, we were not properly introduced."

"The woman spoke for the first time, her voice flat, her face unchanging."

zah "A pleasure to meet you, mistress Alexia."

"Andras casually groped her ample bosom as he lightly chastised her for her formality."

an "Now, now, none of that Zahira. Shes a slave too just like you."
an "Arent you, Alexia?"

show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Alexias face burned with shame but it was too late to object. In a way, she didnt want to."

al "Yes, master Andras."

"The presence of the other woman stung a little, but it made sense. A powerful man like her master needed, nay, {i}deserved{/i} more than one woman. That was part of what drew her to him. She would have to do her best to make sure that she was the one he desired the most."



"Alexia smiled sweetly at Zahira."

al "The pleasure is all mine."

show andras happy at midright with dissolve

an "Speaking of pleasure, that was what we were discussing."

al "Oh?"

an "You have been doing so well, my little slut, that I thought you deserved a reward."

al "A reward for me, master? It is really not necessary."
al "Serving you is a reward in itself, and I would not want you to trouble yourself on my account."

show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

"He gave her that knowing, leering look."

an "Oh, {i}I{/i} wont be troubling myself. Zahira is the one who will be giving you the reward."



"Shes an expert in all the sexual arts, something I can attest to personally."

"Alexia really wasnt sure what to think about all of this. The woman was a stranger, and she could get nothing from her body language or face as to how she felt about all this."



al "Its fine master, really, I am happy just to serve."

an "Who is the master here, me or you?"

"Resigned to her fate, she smiled at him. There was no getting out of this, not without risking upsetting him anyway, which was the last thing she wanted to do."

al "You are, my lord."

an "Exactly, now lie on that bed and enjoy yourself."

"Alexia did as instructed, lying back on the bed and parting her legs to allow access. Without a word, Zahira knelt on the floor before the bed, positioning herself between them."

al "Is this okay?"

an "Just relax, let Zahira work her magic."


scene cg1003 with fade
show alexia slut necklace aroused behind cg1003
show andras smirk behind cg1003
show zahira neutral behind cg1003
pause 3

"With a nod from Andras, the dark-haired woman went to work. She gently began to massage Alexias pussy through the thin piece of material that covered it, lightly stroking her clit while taking the occasional shallow plunge with one finger between the folds of her pussy."
"Alexia began to breathe harder, she could feel herself getting wetter with each tender touch, each soft stroke."
"Zahira was taking her time to ease into it, slowly raising her arousal, a task that was usually completely alien to men, who were mostly obsessed with {i}themselves{/i} when it came to penetration."
"Her skilled touch left Alexia wanting though; being in her masters presence had piqued her desire, and his gaze upon her as his favourite slave stroked her cunt only made her feel hotter and hotter."

al "Unnn"

"She let out a low moan as she began to push against Zahiras hand, craving more stimulation."

scene cg1004 with fade
show alexia slut necklace aroused behind cg1004
show andras smirk behind cg1004
show zahira neutral behind cg1004
pause 3


"Without so much as a word or a change to her almost empty expression, Zahira obliged, sliding the tiny front of her outfit aside to give full access to Alexias pussy. She began to rub her clit, adding a bit more pressure."

al "Yessssss."

"Alexia was clearly responsive to this, so the tanned woman continued. Every now and then she would give her clit a sharp pinch, eliciting louder moans from Alexia."
"Andras smirked as he watched, his enjoyment at the show that the two women were putting on for him visible by the bulge in his groin."

an "Doesnt my Alexias pussy look delicious, slave?"

al "Huhhhh...?"

"Zahira answered while still paying full attention to the redheads pleasure."

zah "Yes, master."

"He didnt have to say anything else, as she knew exactly what it was that he was ordering her to do. Leaning forward, she began to lightly lap on Alexias twat. Alternating between shallow licks between her lips, and stimulating her clit."

al "Ohhhhh."



scene cg1005 with fade
show alexia slut necklace aroused behind cg1005
pause 3

"Now impatient of being left out, Andras decided to get in on the fun. He slid his hands over Alexias midsection until her arrived at her ample breasts, freeing them from the feeble tyranny of the barely-concealing fabric."
"Far less tender than his talented servant (not that she had any complaints) he began to roughly grope them, taking firm, hard grabs, and pinching and twisting her nipples."
"While the demon was taking care of upstairs, Zahira began to eat her pussy proper. Burying her face into her cunt, she forced her tongue between the folds of her labia, taking slow, long licks, tasting all of her."

al " Fuuuuuuuckkk."

scene cg1006 with fade
show alexia slut necklace aroused behind cg1006
show andras smirk behind cg1006
show zahira neutral behind cg1006
pause 3

"Pleasure continued to rise inside Alexia, like a gentle wave crashing over her. Alexia had had a lot of good sex in her life, some with her husband, and some with her present company, but {i}Zahira{/i} knew how to touch her in ways she had never been touched before."
"Each kiss, each lick, each suck was perfectly timed to keep her cresting on the wave of arousal, leaving her in an almost dreamlike state as the warm buzz radiated through her body."
"Switching to her clit, Zahira lightly sucked on it as she slid two fingers into Alexias now drenched hole, and began to make gentle come hither motions, lightly grazing her G-spot each time the fingers came toward her tanned palm."
"Alexia began to press back, moving with her, while Zahira sped up, bringing her closer and closer orgasm."

al "Thats it There.."
al "Yesssss."

"Andras leaned in close to her body, sucking and biting on her nipples. Zahira continued to frig her, harder and faster, bringing her toward a climax. It was only a matter of time now, the only question was how hard she would come."
"Alexia lost herself in a daze. She bucked her hips, riding the wave, moaning incoherently as Zahira worked her magic. She felt like she had when Andras had placed the spell on her last time, close to losing her mind."


show cg1006 with sshake
show alexia slut necklace aroused behind cg1006
pause 1

"It was almost more than she could take, but luckily, she did not need to take it anymore. She let out a loud scream as she came hard. Multiple orgasms wracked through her body, and she squirted directly on the perfectly positioned face of Zahira."
"As she started to drift back to earth, she saw Zahira wiping Alexias feminine love from her face, and realised what had happened, turning a deep red from the shame and embarrassment."

scene bg41 with fade

show alexia slut necklace aroused at center with dissolve
show zahira neutral at midright with dissolve
show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

al "Oh Gods, Zahira! I am so sorry."

zah "No need to apologize, my Lady."

"Andras chuckled, sitting up beside her, lightly stroking her arm. In her post-orgasm bliss, even that slight sensation gave her goosebumps of pleasure."

an "No harm, no foul. And anyway, Zahira is used to getting things shot on her face."

show zahira happy at midright with dissolve

"The slave smiled at this, and Alexia realised that it was the first time since she had entered the room that she had done so. "

al "Ugh Im so embarrassed."

"She covered her face with her hands. It was all hot and sweaty, which only made her feel more shame."

an "Now, now, little Alexia. No need to be so modest around us. Especially after what just happened. "

show alexia slut necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "I suppose so"

"She sat up too fast, still a little woozy from orgasm, and almost fell back down again."



al "I dont think I can feel my feet."

show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve

"Andras smiled, leering down at his favoured slave."

an "She has that effect on people."

"Impossibly beautiful and excellent in bed. Zahira was the ideal partner. Alexia was starting to wonder why Andras was interested in {i}her{/i} at all. Shed have to step her game up if she wanted to keep his attention, Andras unspoken lesson was obvious."

an "I would ask if you enjoyed that but I think the results speak for themselves."

al "I did, but."

an "But?"

al "You didnt get any pleasure, my Lord."

show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

"He grinned at the obviousness of her ploy."

an "Hmmm, thats true."

"She looked over at Zahira, who now stood like a statue at his side, awaiting further instruction."

al "Perhaps the pair of us could pleasure you?"

"Andras stood, a knowing look on his face."

an "So my two slaves want to serve their master, do they?"

show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"She felt her sodden pussy twinge as he said that."

al "Yes"

zah "Always, my Lord."

"He grinned like the cat who had got the cream."

an "Far be it from me to deprive them of that, then."

"With one quick movement, he whipped his belt off, his kilt dropping to the floor. He unveiled his large dick, already fully erect. "

an "Both of you - kneel."

"Zahira did as instructed, kneeling before Andras on one side, leaving room for Alexia who got up off the bed and did the same."

al "Its amazing"

an "Oh?"

al "Masters dick Its so long and thick."

"He smirked, clearly enjoying the attention. Alexia was almost salivating at the sight of it."

al "And it feels so good inside me"

an "Such a good slut, perhaps Ill put it inside you again soon."

"She practically gushed."

al "Ohhhh Yesssss."

an "And you, my whore?"

zah "No man could ever compare to you, my Lord."

an "Good answer. Well go ahead then, indulge yourselves."


scene cg941 with fade
show andras smirk behind cg941
pause 3

"No further encouragement was needed. Zahira began to lick one side of his cock, while Alexia planted soft kisses on the other, inhaling the musky aroma."
"Zahira went to work on the head, sucking and licking it with reverent delight. Alexia took shaft duty, tonguing and licking it hungrily. Andras placed a hand on the back of their heads, softly, enjoying their avid ministrations. "
"Alexia moved up to the head alongside Zahira, kissing it, sharing the occasional kiss with the brunette. She didnt seem to mind it as much this time, not while their master Andras basked in the joy of having both beautiful women servicing him."
"Zahira licked way down to the base, and began to suck on his balls. Alexia not wanting to be outdone, took the head of his cock in her mouth and began to give him a blowjob, her head bobbing up and down."

an "Thats it, slaves. Submit to me."

"Following his encouragement, Alexia began to move a little faster, while Zahira continued sucking. After a while, the redhead removed the cock from her mouth, and grabbed the shaft swirling her tongue around the head hungrily."
"Not wanting to monopolize his manhood, she gently tilted the cock towards Zahira. It was, however small, an indication of offering, which the other woman gladly accepted. She wasted no time taking her masters cock deep into her throat, before beginning to move back and forth in a rapid fashion."

an "Why dont you take care of the back, Alexia?"

"The back? Then it dawned on her, and she blushed red with shame. She had never done that before, but the sheer taboo of it was"

menu:
    "Arousing.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alexiaDegeneracy += 1
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)

        scene cg942 with fade
        show andras smirk behind cg942
        show alexia slut necklace aroused behind cg942
        pause 3
        "She couldnt deny him."
        "She didnt want to deny him."
        "While Zahira continued to suck his dick vigorously, she moved to the back, pulled his cheeks apart, and tentatively began to lick his asshole. First they were slow and shallow licks, as she was unsure as to what to expect."
        "On the other side, Andras now had both of his hands on Zahiras head and firmly took control. He thrust forward with ever greater intensity, occasionally holding his cock deep in her throat for seconds at a time."
        "Zahira never gagged once. She was a true expert of her craft, taking all of her masters length with ease."
        "Meanwhile, Alexia was getting braver with her own task, burying her tongue in his ass every time that he pistoned back in her direction. The manly grunts of pleasure that she elicited from him were a sign that she was on the right track."
        "Part of her couldnt believe what she was doing, but the rest was immensely turned on by the sheer filthiness of the act."
        an "Do you like the taste of my ass, slut?"
        "She answered, tongue still lapping away at his hole."
        al "Mmmmm hmmmm."
        "He laughed, pleased with her answer."
        an "Very good job. Well make a depraved whore of you yet, my little pet."
        "Weeks ago she would have been offended, but now she responded by hungrily driving her tongue as deep into his asshole as she could."
        "A depraved slut she liked the sound of that."
        an "Thats good, now come back around the front for your reward, slave."
    "Unpleasant to Consider.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        scene cg943 with fade
        show andras smirk behind cg943
        show alexia slut necklace aroused behind cg943
        pause 3
        "She worried over it for a few moments, wondering if it might be a step far. Zahira noticed her hesitation, and took it upon herself to circle to the back of the demon to take care of the job herself."
        "Alexia wondered if this would reflect badly on her. She was a little stung that she had been outdone by the other woman, but there was nothing that she could do about that now. All she could do was concentrate on the task at hand."
        "Once again she took the huge red cock in her mouth and began to blow him, moving back and forth, bobbing her head up and down on his cock again and again."
        "Andras let out a grunt of satisfaction, placing his hand on the back of her head, once again enjoying the attention of two attractive women."
        "Alexia had an idea, one that might help undo the shame of failing her previous task. She spoke, with her mouth still half full with her masters cock."
        al "Fuhck muh mouth, mastuhh."
        "Andras smirked and grabbed her hard by the back of her head, using it to control her movement as he thrust his own hips, building up speed."
        "He was using her mouth like a cunt now, and Alexia was doing everything she could not to gag. Breathing through her nose helped, but she couldnt keep from choking a little when he went into the deepest part of her throat, causing her eyes to water."
        "Worried he might think it was too much for her, and consequently stop, she gave him a muffled affirmation."
        al "Uhhfff.. Keep goh-ing."
        "He did, pistoning back and forth as Zahira worked away behind them, out of Alexias sight. With one final thrust, he forced his dick deep into Alexias throat and held it there for a few seconds."
        "She coughed, finding it hard to breathe, but looked up at him with lust, making watery-eyed eye contact, to show him that she knew this was her place, and she loved it."
        "Andras pulled free, allowing her to breathe fully again."
        an "Very good job. Well make a depraved whore of you, yet, my little pet."
        "Weeks ago she would have been offended, but now the praise only made her pussy gush a little as she looked forward to future throat fuckings, and so much more."
        an "And you too, Zahira. Come back around the front so I can reward you both."


scene cg941 with fade
pause 3

"When they were both reunited, on their knees in front of him again, the pair of slaves resumed their earlier activities, licking and tonguing Andrass manhood in tandem. After their previous efforts, it wasnt long before the demons cock began to twitch and throb as he approached climax."


scene cg944 with fade
show andras smirk behind cg944
pause 3

"He came hard. First shooting ropey lengths of jism over Zahiras face, before repositioning his dick to make sure Alexia got her fair share as well. When he was done, both women were covered in cum, and it was dripping down their faces."

an "Now kiss."


scene cg945 with fade
pause 2
show cg946 with dissolve
pause 3

"He placed his hands gently to bring them together. Their tongues met, and Alexia could taste both Zahiras saliva, and her masters seed. She happily kissed the favoured slave, lost in a daze."
"After a few minutes, they broke, and the redhead swallowed like a good girl."

scene bg41 with fade
show andras smirk at center with dissolve
show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show zahira neutral at midright with dissolve

an "Now leave, both of you. I have important things to do, and you have served your purpose."

zah "Yes, master."

al "Yes, master."

an "Dont worry though, I have plans for you the pair of you. I will send for you again soon."
an "Go, you two are almost as bad as Xzaratls damned succubi."

"He chuckled as the pair said their goodbyes and saw themselves out."

hide alexia with moveoutleft
hide zahira with moveoutleft

scene black with fade

"Zahira did not even do much as glance in Alexias direction headed off towards a different part of the castle. To where? Alexia had not even the faintest clue."
"As she walked back towards her own room, once again being cautious so as not to be seen, bearing Andras still-dripping load on her face, Alexia mused that she had no idea what the demon had planned for her next."
"She knew one thing though, she couldnt wait until he sent for her again so she could find out."

return





label meeting_zahira:

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    scene bg9 with fade
else:
    scene bg7 with fade

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"It had been a long day and Alexia was relaxing in her chambers for the evening, when all of a sudden"



al "Someone at the door? Who could it be at this time?"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

"She opened the door to see Zahira standing there, practically naked and smiling."

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    show zahira happy behind bg9
else:
    show zahira happy behind bg7

zah "Hello lady Alexia, I hope I am not disturbing you."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

al "No, Zahira, not at all. Please, do come in."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinright
hide zahira
show zahira happy at midright with moveinright

"Zahira followed Alexia into the room. Even her form as she walked was perfect, her hips sashing and her ample bosom jiggling with each step. Alexia watched her with a hint of envy and smiled."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "So, as nice as it is to have company, I take it this is not a social visit?"

zah "Very astute, master did say that you were a smart one."

"Whether the compliment was genuine or not, she couldnt say. Zahiras dress revealed much, but the woman herself was hard to read."

al "Lord Andras sent you, I presume?"

zah "Yes, my lady. The master requests your presence the evening after he has finished with his duties, and sent me to retrieve you."

al "I see."

"A shudder went down her spine. She had been wondering when Andras would call for her again after the last time when she had failed his challenge."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 59:
    "She could already feel herself growing wet, the demon had given her the most intense multiple orgasms of her life, and shed be lying to herself if she tried to pretend she wasnt excited about what he would do to her next."

"She walked over to the chest of drawers and rummaged around until she found the barely-there black outfit she had hidden well so her husband would not find it. Pulling it out, she turned to Zahira, dangling it in the air, and grinned."

al "I suppose I had better put this on then."

"Zahira nodded and then turned toward the door."

zah "I will leave you to prepare, my lady. You can meet me at the masters chambers when you are ready."

"Alexia gently placed her hand upon the brunettes shoulder."

al "Please, Zahira, stay. I suspect we are going to be spending quite a bit of time together in the future, so it would behove us both to get to know each other better."
al "And no more of this my lady, call me Alexia."

zah "Thank you, Alexia."

show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia slid her dress to the floor and gave off a little giggle."

al "Plus, I have seen you riding Lord Andras cock, I think the ship has sailed on any sort of modesty between us."

zah "Hmmm, a good point, Alexia."

"A sly smile crossed her lips."

zah "In that case, it is only fair I get to see you riding masters cock. Then we will be even."

show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia went all flush at her lewd suggestion. In all honesty, it made her feel"

menu:
    "Aroused":
        $ ridingPromise = True
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al " I Id like that."
        al "Bouncing up and down on Andras fat cock, while you watch us"
        "Alexia closed her eyes and imagined the scene. She knew Zahira noticed her visible signs of arousal, but she kept that sly smile on her face and did not show it."
        zah "Im certain that is something that could be arranged if you would like, Alexia."
        al "I would, but"
        zah "But?"
    "Embarrassed.":

        $ ridingPromise = False
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia tried to laugh it off, and hide her embarrassment at the thought."
        al "I dont know if I could do that, I think I have a few too many inhibitions."
        zah "You neednt have, Alexia."
        al "That is very nice of you, but..."
        zah "But?"

show alexia slut necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The redhead slid the teeny sling dress up her body, adjusting it so that it just about covered her nipples and her crotch."

al "Im sure I would feel too self-conscious, Zahira. I dont have your confidence."

zah "You should. Just look at you standing there in that outfit master gifted you. It suits you much better than the dress you wear."

al "It does?"

zah "Yes, you have a great body, you should flaunt it, any man who saw you wearing this would want you."
zah "You are a beautiful woman Alexia, I can see why our master is so taken with you."

menu:
    "Take the compliment.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Thank you, Zahira."
    "Return the compliment.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Thank you, Zahira. It means a lot coming from a woman as beautiful as you are."

zah "You have been chosen, and you can be so much more than a poor girl from some small village, but you have to choose it too."

"Alexia didnt know how to respond. She was equal parts flattered and embarrassed to be complemented by such a beautiful woman. She decided it might be best to just change the subject for now."

al "It seems you know quite a bit about me, but I still dont know anything about you."

zah "What would you like to know, Alexia?"

al "Hmmm"
al "Well, since you seem to know how I ended up here, maybe you could tell me how you did?"

zah "Oh, does it really matter who we were before? All that matters is who we are now - Master's praised lovers. But if you insist..."

"She gave Alexia a little wink."

zah "It is a story with a happy ending after all. You have no doubt guessed that I am from Qerazel?"

al "Well, I didnt want to assume"

zah "It would have been the correct assumption. Like master and his sister, I grew up there, although we had very different upbringings."
zah "I was the daughter of a minor house, not particularly powerful or wealthy, but my childhood was comfortable enough."
zah "All of that changed however when I came of age, however. Even amongst the famed women of Qerazel, I was a rare beauty. "

"Alexia smiled at her."

al "I can see that."

zah "Very kind of you to say, Alexia. Rich men and powerful lords were lining up for my hand in marriage, and I married one of the more rich and powerful ones, which at the time suited both me and my family."
zah "And for a few years, I suppose I was happy. I wanted for nothing, had the most exquisite clothes and jewels, so many servants I never had to do a thing for myself. The sort of life that I had always dreamed of."

al "Seems like a far cry away from the life of a poor girl from some small village."

"She sighed, unable to hold back the self-deprecating remark. But rather than look at the girl with pity, Zahira answered her with a small, knowing smile."

zah "Thats how it all looks when we look back, doesnt it? A sad life, of a poor girl, in a small village."
zah "And yet Ive heard of the green fields of Rosaria, and Ive heard how after the war, it was a time of peace and prosperity. As a newly wed wife, you should have been happy. Thats what everyone would tell you."
zah "Unless, just like me, you felt that something was missing."
zah "Or maybe someone."

"Alexia blushed, the woman was anything but subtle."

zah "Speak of the devil, this is when master enters the tale."
zah "Those years of luxury had made me arrogant and conceited, and when he accidentally bumped into me, disguised as a human, on one of my trips to the bazaar, I got very angry."
zah "I demanded that he apologize, but he just leered at my chest and said"
zah "Damn, you have amazing tits, slut."

"Alexia laughed."

al "Oh dear. That sounds just like him."

zah "Shocked, I screamed insults at him, but master, being master, merely laughed and told me to fuck off and walked away, which only incensed me more. I returned home and demanded that my husband make him pay for his impudence."
zah "At first he refused, saying he had better things to do than to get himself involved in my hysterical episodes, but as you know we women have our ways, and in the end, it only took a little convincing to get what I wanted."
zah "Some men are such simple, gullible creatures. I almost pity them. "

al "And Lord Andras?"

zah "Well, my husband took a dozen or so house guards to the slums with him in search of master. I wasnt allowed to go as the slums were no place for a woman according to my husband, but I slipped out in disguise after he left. "
zah "The servants, being smart, were much more afraid of me than they were of him. "

"Alexia smiled at her."

al "I can imagine."

zah "Trust me, dear one, you cannot. "
zah "Anyway, it didnt take long for them to find him in some dirty, deserted back alley, as it is not in masters nature to hide from a fight. I arrived, just in time, excited to see him get his comeuppance and die by my husbands hand. What a fool I was then."

al "I take it that it didnt go as you expected, then?"

"Zahira laughed loudly."

zah "You could say that. Master revealed his true form and killed all the house guards in what seemed like a flash, he would have killed my husband too if I hadnt stepped out and begged him not to."
zah "Do you know what he did instead?"

al "No."

zah "He laughed, whipped out that magnificent cock of his, and pissed on the poor bastard. It probably would have been more merciful if I had let him kill him!"

"Now it was Alexias turn to laugh."

al "Oh dear. I shouldnt laugh, thats awful."

zah "He knocked him out and then came towards me, his huge cock swaying between his legs. I tried to back away, but stumbled and fell to my knees. He stood over me, this demonic brute of a man, and I was terrified, thinking to myself What will he do to me? What will he do to me?"

al "And what did he do?"

zah "He just leered at my tits again and said Damn, they really are amazing. Shame they belong to such a weak man and then walked off with a smug grin on his face."

"Alexia smiled at her."

al "Again, that sounds just like him."

zah "I tried to go back to my life after that, but I couldnt get the encounter out of my mind. And all the emotions that had rushed through me at the time; terror, shame, anger, and lust."

al "Lust?"

zah "Yes, he was a demon, and incredibly dangerous. I had thought my husband the most powerful man I had ever met, and there he was lying on the floor, utterly humiliated. Every time I looked at him, I just saw master towering over me, his massive cock in front of my eyes."

"She slide her hands down to her large breasts, each adorned with a heavy gold loop, and began to caress them, almost subconsciously."

zah "I became obsessed with him, and eventually I couldnt take it anymore. I had to find him."
zah "One night when my husband was lying in bed, recovering from his wounds, I snuck back to the slums to see Andras."
zah "When I found him, I slipped out of my dress, presented my tits to him-"

"She slid her hands underneath and pushed them upwards."

zah "-and asked him Do you still think they are amazing?."

al "Since they {i}are{/i} amazing, Im guessing his answer was yes?"

"She nodded and smiled at the redhead."

zah "I gave myself to him - body and soul. My husband bought me, but master? He owned me."
zah "As a reward, I was given a night of pleasure like nothing I had ever felt before. But you know something about that, dont you?"

"Another little wink, as Alexia burned with shame."

al "...Yes..."

zah "I could no longer stay away. In the day, I would tend to my husbands wounds, tenderly changing his bandages, running my fingers through his hair and whispering soothing words to ease his pain."
zah "In the night, the same hands roamed masters body, and my tongue danced around his cock, worshipping it with every inch of my heart and soul. The deception thrilled me in ways I had never experienced before. "
zah "When the Master told me he was leaving Qerazel, I begged him to take me with him. He did, and in doing so he freed me all obligations other than being his pet, his slave, his lover. Ive devoted myself fully to giving him pleasure, and in doing so I found true happiness."
zah "I hope that with time, you will come to feel the same way. "

"Alexia wasnt sure what to say. At the end of her story, Zahira spoke with such honest passion, it almost made her heart ache. She just wasnt sure if it was because she was happy for the woman, or jealous of her."

zah "But I have rambled on for too long, we should go. We wouldnt want the master to return when we are unprepared to receive him. "

al "Thats true."

show zahira happy at edgeright with moveoutright

"Zahira turned to leave."

al "Umm Zahira?"

zah "Yes?"

al "Thanks for telling me that story."

"Zahira gave her a warm smile. "

zah "Anytime sweet one. Perhaps when we have more time I can tell you some others, I have a few I think you will find very. Stimulating."

scene bg14 with fade

"The pair walked the hallways of castle Bloodmeen, making their way to Andras chambers. Zahira strolled confidently, while Alexia followed after her, hoping not to be seen."
"Luckily the castle was deserted at this time, and the only other souls they met were a few orcs returning to the barracks, who stared lewdly at them both as they passed. Zahira assured her the loyal soldiers of their master would tell no one what they had seen."

scene bg41 with fade
show alexia slut necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show zahira happy at midright with dissolve

"Alexia let out a sigh of relief."

al "Phew, Lord Andras has not returned yet."

"Zahira placed an arm around her, softly."

zah "Do not fear, Alexia. I did not completely lose track of time earlier. We still have enough time before master returns to prepare properly."

"Alexia had a cursory glance at the messiness of Andras chambers."

al "Umm Zahira..?"

zah "Yes?"

al "Well, you keep talking about preparing"
al "How exactly should we prepare?"

zah "Do not fret, sweetie, it is quite simple."
zah "Master will one day rule the Six Realms, and after that the whole world. He has a lot of responsibilities, as well as a lot of stress on those broad shoulders of his."

al "He does? I guess I never thought about it"

zah "Where lesser men would be crushed by the weight of it, master uses it to push himself even further. But even he needs time to rest. It is our duty to help with that, whenever he desires. Help lighten his burdens, even if just a little."

al "How?"

zah "Well, remember when you were in the throne room, and you knelt and sucked his cock?"

"Alexia burned with shame."

al "He.. he told you about that?"

"Zahira smiled kindly at her."

zah "He did. He said you were very good."

al "He did?"

"A shudder of arousal shot through Alexia at the mention of the praise."

zah "Yes, he did. Now, do what I do."


scene black with fade
show alexia slut necklace neutral behind black
show zahira happy behind black at midright

"The brunette knelt facing the door, posing in such a way that her breasts were thrust forward as if she were presenting herself. Alexia did the same, slipping the parts of the slings covering her breasts to the side to reveal them in all their glory."

zah "Good, just like that. Now when master returns, we are going to allow him to use our bodies to relieve himself of all that stress that has accumulated, but we must be ready."

al "Arent we already ready?"

zah "Not quite, my dear Alexia. Remember that I mentioned the throne room?"

al "Yes"

zah "I want you to close your eyes, and imagine kneeling there again."


scene black with fade
show alexia slut neutral behind black
show zahira happy behind black at midright

"Alexia did as she commanded, and they both knelt there with their eyes closed."

zah "Now imagine masters cock is in front of you. "

al "Ookay"

zah "Think about how big it is, how it smells"
zah "How it tastes"

"The memories flooded Alexias brain, causing her to let out an involuntary moan."

al "Mmm..."

zah "You want to taste it again, dont you?"

al "Yes..."

zah "Then tell me."

al "I want to to suck Lord Andr-"

zah "Master."

al " -masters cock."

zah "Now again. Without hesitation. And louder. "

al "{b}I want to suck masters cock{/b}."

zah "Good, good. Now I want you to imagine him taking hold of your head"

al "Yesss?"

zah "And sliding that massive cock between your lips again. "


scene black with fade
show alexia slut necklace neutral behind black
show zahira happy behind black at midright

"Alexia let out a louder moan now as she imagined repeating their encounter in the throne room. She began to salivate at the thought of tasting his fat red cock once again."

zah "Now, tell me about it."

al "Mmmm Master is so big"
al "And he tastes amazing"


scene black with fade
show alexia slut neutral behind black
show zahira happy behind black at midright
show andras smirk behind black

"Zahira slid a hand down to rub her clit, a low moan escaping her lips. Was she picturing the scene herself - or was she thinking of that fateful night when she herself surrendered to Andras?"

zah "I want you to touch yourself while you are imagining it."

"Alexia followed suit, sliding her hand down, she began to stroke her cunt as she imagined deepthroating the demons cock."

al "Ohhhh"

zah "Now Slow down."

al "Aaa-ah?"

zah "Were not doing this for ourselves, Alexia. Were doing this for Master."
zah "We have to be wet and ready for him, at all times. "
zah "So slow down, breathe."

"Alexia fought back a frustrated groan, but followed the womans advice. It was just fantasy But felt so real, Andras {i}cock{/i} felt so real. Almost as if it was now permanently lodged into her mind."

zah " Now go again. Touch yourself thinking about Masters cock."

"Alexia started rubbing her cunt before Zahira even finished speaking. She opened her mouth wide, as wide as she could, to welcome masters cock, to allow him to plunge deep into her with a single thrust!"

zah "{b}Never{/b} stop thinking about Masters cock. "

"And she wouldnt, touching herself with abandon before Zahira inevitably told her to stop again, only for the two to resume a moment later, even hornier. "
"So lost were the pair in pleasuring themselves to the thought of pleasing their master, that they didnt even notice when he entered the room. He grinned like a child in a candy shop."

an "Well, what do we have here then?"

zah "Ohhh master I was just teaching Alexia"

an "Teaching her what?"

al "how to prepare for your arrival, m...m..master "


scene black with fade
show alexia slut necklace neutral behind black
show zahira happy behind black at midright
show andras smirk behind black

"Andras moved behind them, placing a hand on each of their shoulders."

an "Clearly, you are doing an excellent job, Zahira."

zah "Thank you master, I live to serve."

an "That you do. Please dont stop on my account."
an "And just how were you preparing for my arrival?"

"The pair continued to finger themselves, more intensely now their master had arrived, his masculine scent empowering the fantasy Alexia has been living in for Gods know how many hours now. Or was it just minutes?"

zah "Alexia?"

al "Uhh. we were imagining sucking masters dick"

"Andras raised an eyebrow."

an "Oh, really?"

al "Yesss."


scene black with fade
show alexia slut neutral behind black
show zahira happy behind black at midright
show andras smirk behind black

"He smirked as he flopped his semi-erect dick out from under his belt, so it was perfectly placed between the pair of them."

an "I suppose I had better help you out then."

"The pair opened their eyes and stared at it lustily."

zah "Oh.. master"

al "Master Masters cock"

"They frigged themselves wildly now, gazing at their masters phallus with wild abandon. So large. So {i}perfect{/i}. It was no wonder Zahira couldnt get it out of her mind the night she first saw it."

an "Do you ladies like what you see?"

"The incoherent moans that emerged from within the pair of them were a clear yes to Andras question, and he chuckled."

an "Now I want you both to think about sucking it"

zah "Mmm..."

an "- and riding it"

al "Unnnnnf"

an "-and taking my hot load deep in your tight little slutty cunts"

zah "Fuuuuuccckkk "

"After all that waiting, the thought was too much for Zahira, who came loud, hard, and messy grinding her pussy against her hand before slumping back against Andras arm."
"The redhead came shortly afterwards, quieter but no less intensely, also slumping back against the demons arm who supported them both with a wide smile on his face."

an "Thats my girls."

zah "Mmmm"

al "Ohhh..."

an "When the feeling in your legs returns, help Alexia back to her chambers, Zahira."

"Alexia let out a small whine."

al "Buuuut master"

if ridingPromise:
    menu:
        "She promised to show Zahira how shes riding his cock!":
            $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 1)
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            an "Really now? Thats delightful to hear."
            an "But both of you had enough fun for tonight, and trust me, the waiting will only make it better."
        "She wanted more. ":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            an "Youve had enough fun for tonight, and trust me, the waiting will only make it better."
else:

    an "But nothing. Youve had enough fun for tonight, and trust me, the waiting will only make it better."

"She pouted. To have his cock so close, yet have it denied to her!"

al "If you say so"

an "I do, and I believe it was the pair of you who said that I was the master around here."

"Zahira laughed, and Alexia couldnt help but giggle along with her."
"Soon they would leave their master, but for now, they both just leaned against his strong arms, supported by him with inhuman ease, thinking about what was to come in the future."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('alexia_high_corruption', triggers='week_end', conditions=('all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)

label alexia_high_corruption:

scene bg31 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia felt dirt on the underside of her feet. She looked down and found herself standing in the middle of a countryside road. Overhead, the sun was shining bright."
"She squinted."

al "This isnt right? Wasnt I in...Bloodm"

"She looked down on her dress and found a smear covering the front side. She hissed softly and brushed at it with her hands. But, no matter what she tried, it remained dirty."
"Shed have to wash it in the stream later."
"Her eyes settled on the road ahead of her. She knew this path. It led the way to Arthdale. In fact, she could see the faint outline of the old village in the distance. A soft sigh escaped her lips."
"That was the direction that called out to her. Home. She hadnt been there in so long. She settled down the road with"

menu:
    "Bubbly excitement.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass
    "...Hesitant steps.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

"But, upon arrival in Arthdale, not all was well. She sank down to her knees with both hands going up to cover her mouth."

al "No No! "

scene bg5 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"The village was a smoldering ruin. Broken and burnt buildings had replaced the vibrant rustic street corners where she had lived almost her entire life."
"It was the twins doing. Because of them, Arthdale was reduced to rubble. Her birthplace, and the town that held so many pleasant memories to her."
"If only she could recall just one?"

al "But...my homemy home!"

"She blinked twice and rose to her feet. She went running, searching for the place she wanted to see most. That beautiful little cottage where Rowan had made a life for her."

if avatar.corruption > 60 and all_actors["alexia"].relation > 50:
    "But, that too had been destroyed. The building still stood, but it was now blackened by fire and soot so dark it was near unrecognizable."

elif all_actors["alexia"].relation < 50:
    "But, that too had been destroyed. All that remained of it was the foundations."
else:

    pass

"She scowled and her hands shook. It wasnt fair. It wasnt fair how much had been taken from her. She wanted to scream. She wanted to hurt someone in response. She clenched her fists."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

al "This isnt the end, right? Right?"

"She let her fingers uncurl. The day Arthdale burned, she feared all was lost. Powerless, she lingered in her cell, dreaming of her hero, dreaming of turning back the clock. Never realizing that just maybe, she wasnt so powerless after all."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al " I can fix this. I- I can fix this!"

"She outstretched her arms towards the destroyed village. Her lungs swelled with a deep breath. Her eyes fluttered."
"...And then her hands began to glow."
"At once, the discarded ruins around her began to rise into the air. At her command, they reformed into buildings once again. Not a shred of the devastation remained."


scene black with fade

"But, as quickly as the relief came, so did a new dawning dread. The former houses of her friends and neighbors were not turning into village dwellings. Instead, they were growing and growing, made from stone rather than wood."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"She turned around and found herself in the midst of a grand rising fortress of towers and spires. Even the very ground beneath her turned to cobblestone. Her heart sank."

al "No!"

scene bg5 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"She waved her hands frantically in front of her. And, when she opened her eyes again, the towers and stones were nowhere to be seen. She was back amidst the ruins and devastation that had once been Arthdale. "

al "Ha..."

"A hollow laugh escaped her lips. Was this really any better? This graveyard of memories?"

al "I should try something else. Maybe "

"She waved her hands once more. Her eyes sealed shut in anticipation."

scene black with fade

"But, when she opened them again, she still wasnt treated to the sight of a restored Arthdale. Instead, her eyes were assaulted by a flood of images quite unlike anything she experienced before."
"The sky above her was a swirl of red and blue, warring and turning into each other like a war amongst the clouds. The buildings around her were even more disturbing. Their surfaces twisted and bent into ugly shapes, like the branches of a dying tree."
"She took a step back. Her jaw stood agape."
"The structures themselves seemed to dance...perhaps even to laugh. Human faces emerged from their surfaces briefly to laugh at her. She looked down at her feet and found the floor itself coming in and out of reality."
"All of it was twisted. All of it was hostile. Pure chaos."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve


al "...No..."

"She waved her hand. But, the nightmares around her didnt cease. They kept growing, shifting, advancing."
"She held both hands up again and her voice rose to a defiant shout."

al "NOOOO!!!!!!!!"

scene white with flash

"And the world in front of her was enveloped in a brilliant flash of light."


scene black with fade
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

"She sank down to her knees. That last intervention had taken her away from that strange shifting place. But, she was back amongst the towering stone buildings of the pseudo village from before. Its austere exterior was made only bearable by the contrast with the madness before."
"However, there was something very different this time. She saw people on the periphery of her vision. Alexia started towards them. Finally, someone was here. She wouldnt be alone."
"But, no one seemed to notice, or even respond to Alexias approach. All of the people she saw were crowded around a vast statue in the central square of the village. "

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Giving up on trying to get their attention, she pushed her past the crowd, and looked up at the landmark. "

if alexiaAndrasObedient:
    "The stone depicted two people - one man and one woman. The man had great muscles and a masculine vigour that made the woman seem all the more feminine in contrast. He stood while she knelt. This too heightened the contrast. It made her look small. Submissive."
    "But, between them were a set of iron bars. The womans stone hands clung to them. Yet, the man was reaching out through the spaces in between. And in his fingers there was a box."
    scene cg821 with fade
    pause 2
    "A familiar box"

    scene black with fade
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
    "There was a knot in Alexias stomach. She looked down and realized her own form had changed."

    show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "She was wearing the lewd undergarments that Andras so liked to see her wear. And printed on her abdomen was a familiar sign. Her hand softly traced the place where the tattoo appeared."
    "Then did that mean this statute was?"
    $ event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] = 'Andras'

elif alexiaJezObedient:
    "The stone depicted a lithe woman cradling a dagger in her hands. Her pose was bent forward in a ready stance, as if prepared to run or fight."
    "But, it wasnt a human woman. Not exactly. Her mouth had seams, the way a doll might. And hints of lines rose from her wrists and ankles. The sort a puppet would wear."
    "And more unusual was where she was standing. She was perched atop a giant, detailed hand. The long fingernails on each digit looked almost more like talons. Surrounding her."
    scene cg390 with fade
    pause 2
    "It made her feel odd. Like she was floating..."

    scene black with fade
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia took a step back. There was a knot in her stomach. In the process, she nearly tripped over her own two feet. Something was different."
    show alexia slave neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "She looked down to discover a new outfit clothing her. A familiar one. A sheer nightgown in black paired with a pair of sultry high heels."
    "Without thinking a hand went to her neck. She sighed softly at the touch of the choker around her throat."
    "Then, did that mean this statute was?"
    $ event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] = 'Jezera'

elif avatar.corruption > 60 and all_actors["alexia"].relation > 50:
    "The statue depicted two thrones back to back. Mirrored in perfect symmetry as if on a playing card."
    "In one throne there was a man whose head buckled beneath a great crown. His hands were wrapped around the hilt of an imposing great sword as large as he was."
    "In the other, there was a crowned female form. She sat with legs crossed. Her hand was outstretched in a beckoning expression."
    "A king and a queen."
    show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "She took a step back. But, the action sent a chill deep down her spine. She looked down and found her dress entirely absent. In fact, all she still wore was a pair of dark heels."
    "That statue..."
    $ event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] = 'Naked'
else:

    "The Statute depicted a lone solitary figure, surrounded by enemies. The shapes and faces could not be made out. But, the aggressive leering poses of the other figures made the sight of the one at the center seem all the more vulnerable."
    "It was one against the world."
    show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "She took a step back. But, the action sent a chill deep down her spine. She looked down and found her dress entirely absent. In fact, all she still wore was a pair of dark heels."
    "That statute...."
    $ event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] = 'Naked'

"Swallowing hard, she pulled herself away from the statue and the silent crowd. Each vision, more twisted than the one before. Each filled with ashes, ruins, lone towers and stone, cold structures."

if event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Andras':

    show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
elif event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Jezera':
    show alexia slave concerned at midleft with dissolve
else:
    show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Is this what Im meant for?"

"Something shining caught her attention. Eager for a change of scenery, she approached it, her step still slightly wobbly as her feet acclimated to the new heels. What she found was a small shard of mirror, left spewn among the chaos."

if event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Andras':

    show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
elif event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Jezera':
    show alexia slave neutral at midleft with dissolve
else:
    show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

"In it, she was treated to a reflection of herself in all her immodest glory. Her mouth parted softly. The woman staring back at her was clearly herself. Yet, from her outfit to her demeanor something dramatic had changed. Was this really her? She looked like such a...such a slut."
"For some reason, that brought a smile to her lips. And she looked at her grinning expression, she saw something strange. Something Dripping down the side of her chin."

if midCorFlee:
    "She touched it, and found the orange substance sticking to her fingers. She scooped it up, and as she brought it under her nose, her senses were instantly assaulted by a strange, sweet fragrance."
    "She didnt know why, but it felt familiar to her, in some way she didnt understand. It called to her - more so than anything else in this place."
    "Her fingers moved on their own, but as they neared her lips, it was her own choice to open her mouth, and give them a careful lick."
    if event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Andras':
        show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    elif event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Jezera':
        show alexia slave aroused at midleft with dissolve
    else:
        show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Instantly, her head went fuzzy, and she started lapping at the orange juice, plunging the fingers into her mouth, sucking the juice greedily. She closed her eyes. Gods, it made her feel so alive!"
    " When she opened them again, she was no longer in Arthdale. "

    scene bg31 with fade
    if event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Andras':
        show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    elif event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Jezera':
        show alexia slave aroused at midleft with dissolve
    else:
        show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "She now stood amidst a familiar grove, overrun by black roots. The dead and decaying remains of the plants that had lived here before were twisted into its branches."
    "All of it led to the centerpiece. A black tree. A tree she ran away from before, terrified to the core. She wasnt afraid now. To the contrary - she felt at peace here, in this black garden."
    "She took a look around, then tilted her head as she focused on the tree again. It took a strange form now - that of a great black wood throne, standing sovereign over the entire grove."
else:

    "She touched it, and found the orange substance sticking to her fingers. She scooped it up, and as she brought it under her nose, her senses were instantly assaulted by a familiar, sweet fragrance."
    if event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Andras':
        show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    elif event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Jezera':
        show alexia slave aroused at midleft with dissolve
    else:
        show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
    al "Aaaah Its been so long... "
    "Without thinking, she plunged her fingers into her mouth, sucking the delicious nectar of the dark fruit she so vividly recalled. No, ashes and ruins would not be her destiny."
    "She closed her eyes, still sucking her fingers, focusing on the ambrosia that still lingered between them. There was no doubt where she would be when she opened them again."

    scene bg31 with fade
    if event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Andras':
        show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    elif event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Jezera':
        show alexia slave aroused at midleft with dissolve
    else:
        show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "When the light returned, she was in the midst of a familiar grove. But, unlike how shed ever seen it before. It was beyond overrun by black roots. The dead and decaying remains of the plants that had lived here before were twisted into its branches."
    "All of it led to the centerpiece. A black tree. Only, it wasnt shaped how she had expected. Instead, it took the form of a great black wood throne, standing sovereign over the entire grove."

"Alexia slowly walked forward and placed her hands on the sides of the chair-throne - only to pull them away abruptly, as she felt something run through the tree. Hesitating for only a moment, she lowered her hands again. "
"{i}*Thud. Thud*{/i}. A weak, rhythmic pounding. Like a pulse, steady and comforting. It felt so Alive. Her fingers ran over the hard, throbbing wood - and she giggled like a teenage girl as the dirty image entered her mind."


if event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Andras':

    show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
elif event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Jezera':
    show alexia slave happy at midleft with dissolve
else:
    show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

al "I didnt think myself one for thrones..."

"She sat down upon the throne, and crossed her legs to get comfortable. It should be uncomfortable - but the living wood shifted under her weight, and fitted her form perfectly."

al "Arent you just perfect. "

"She ran her hands over the thrones arm. She could feel it shift and coil, the very roots of it expanding even now. Devouring everything, so the tree could grow, and bear fruits."

if midCorFlee:
    "Her curiosity grew, too strong to fight. As if sensing her budding hunger, a branch lowered itself before her eyes, bearing a ripping fruit. She plucked it with a lazy smile, salivating from her mouth - and greedily bit into it."
    al "Mmmm-mmmm!"
    "It was sweet - so sweet! She devoured it in an instant, leaving only the core behind. Giggling to herself, she threw it in the air, then caught it again. It tasted so good Perhaps she could plant it in Arthdale..?"
else:

    "With a smile, she wished to taste it again. And a branch lowered itself before her eyes, bearing a ripping fruit. She plucked it with a lazy smile, salivating from her mouth - and greedily bit into it."
    al "Mmmm-mmmm!"
    "It was even better now, even sweeter. She devoured it in an instant, leaving only the core behind. She threw it in the air, then caught it again. Perhaps she could plant it in Arthdale...?"

"She found her pleasant musing interrupted, as she felt a presence. Someone had crossed the threshold into the garden. {i}Her{/i} garden."



if event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Andras':

    show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
elif event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Jezera':
    show alexia slave neutral at midleft with dissolve
else:
    show alexia necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve

al "I dont know what you think youre doing, but this is my domain. Mine! And I was enjoying a pleasant night too."
al "I warn you...Begone, Stranger."



"But, even as she bid them leave, the newcomer grew closer. From the shadows, she saw the makings of a familiar outfit. A leather tunic with belts and a sword hilt."

quest "Wait, Im here to-"

al "I said leave!"
al "Now!"

"Still, the invader did not turn back. Instead they drew their sword and walked into the light."

quest "Alexia Blackwell. I've come to bring you home!"

"There was a moment of silence as she came to recognize the face she saw. Freckled rosarian skin. Red hair. Soft eyes."



"It was her. Yet, she was wearing the clothes of Rowan. Alexia shifted slightly upon her throne and narrowed her focus."


if event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Andras':

    show alexia slut necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
elif event_tmp['AlexiaOutfit'] == 'Jezera':
    show alexia slave neutral at midleft with dissolve
else:
    show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

al "...Or, not a stranger at all!"

"Alexia burst into laughter, as this strange reflection of her approached, sword raised. She moved with the daring confidence that Alexia was so used to seeing in the way her husband moved. So ridiculous!"

oal "I dont understand whats so funny. This place is disgusting. This castle corrupts everything it touches."
oal "You are no exception. Look at you."

"She pointed her sword at Alexias midriff, signaling to her lewdly revealing appearance. Still on her throne, pushed her chest out with a smile."

oal "You're twisted. Dressed in a way father and mother would never approve of. You were supposed to be the dutiful wife waiting at home for Rowan. What has become of you?"



al "Oh, {i}puh{/i}-lease!"

if avatar.corruption > 60 and all_actors["alexia"].relation > 50:
    al "Don't prattle off that bullshit. Rowan likes me this way. You should hear what he says when we're alone together."

elif alexiaAndrasObedient or alexiaJezObedient:
    al "Rowan? That bore? Yeah, that is what {i}he{/i} would expect of me."
else:

    al "Waiting for Rowan? I've spent the best years of my life waiting for him and waiting for him some more."

"The other Alexia, the pretentious nit, drew closer and closer, sword ever pointed towards the throne. Yet, the other dark Alexia did not react with so much of a flinch."

oal "I'm going to bring you back where you belong. Arthdale. Your home. I'll take you by force if I have to."



al "Ha! A ghost came to drag me off to a ruin!"

"She sneered and recrossed her legs."

al "Youre a fool, Alexia. This is my garden. My world. You cant force me to do anything here."


show bg31 with sshake

"With a wave of her hands, her garden sprouted to life. Black vines emerged from the periphery and flung themselves through the air like cobras. The mockery of Alexia before her drew Rowans blade and slashed apart the first two that made contact."
"But, this Psuedo-Alexia was no Rowan. She only held off the first few assailants before a pair of black vines caught her wrists."
"A moment later, shed been forced to the ground by the force of the bindings. Rowans sword fell into the grass."

oal "Hrngh."

"Through it all, the enthroned Alexias smile twisted and grew. One who saw it might have noticed a similarity to the sort of expression Jezera was so fond of making."
"In a dramatic display, she rose to her feet. Between her heels and her captives bound position, she towered over the Other Alexia."

if alexiaAndrasObedient or alexiaJezObedient:
    al "Oh, don't like it? That's how it feels to be trapped. Trapped in a village. Trapped in a castle. Trapped in a marriage."
else:

    al "Oh, don't like it? That's how it feels to be trapped. Trapped in a village. Trapped in a castle."

"The bound form of her duplicate made a dramatic lunge for her blade. But, the bindings around her arm were tight and only growing together as more vines wrapped themselves in the tangle."

oal "..."
oal "You may think youve won. But, this wont stop me, Alexia. I will bring you home. You cant stop me."

"She spat to the side."



al "Is that what you think? That Arthdale is my home?"

"She bent down, jabbing a finger towards her retained victim."

menu:
    "Arthdale isnt my home anymore.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Once."
        al "In Arthdale, I was taught to be restrained and chaste. But, in Bloodmeen I've learned how much fun I can have if I let loose."
        al "In Arthdale, I was taught to be content. But, in Bloodmeen I've learned how much of the world I can explore."
        al "In Arthdale I learned to be godly. But, in Bloodmeen I've learned that power and pleasure are what matters."
        al "Arthdale was my home once. And I was that woman once. But she's dead now. You're dead."
    "Arthdale was never my home.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Maybe this always was me. I was always too smart for those fools back home. I always read more, thought more, than those common village idiots."
        if all_actors["alexia"].relation > 50:
            al "It's no wonder the boy I grabbed was the only one with any potential to escape. I knew Rowan was my ticket to freedom."
        else:
            al "It's no wonder the boy I grabbed was the only one with any potential to escape. A flawed man, but my best option in a bad situation."
        al "They taught me to tell myself that I was a good girl."
        al "But, that good girl she was a lie forced on me. You were always a lie."



"Her doppelganger thrashed and struggled in her bonds. Yet, the more she struggled, the more restrictive the dark bindings grew. There would be no escape. Tears fled down the poor girls cheeks."

oal "No. No."
oal "Remember all the things you had been dreaming of from the future. All your plans, Alexia. Remember your little garden patch. Starting a family with Rowan. Growing old together."
oal "Remember what you wanted."

"Alexia swiped at the air, as if to dismiss the foolish girls words from the space itself."



al "Boring dreams for a boring woman. For a little girl too scared to leave her little box. Do you know what secret dreams I harbour?"

menu:
    "A master." if alexiaAndrasObedient:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show cg829 with fade
        pause 2
        al "The feeling of a strong red hand around my neck. And the knowledge that any moment he can use it as a grip to fuck me. Why would I want something else?"
        hide cg829 with dissolve

    "A mistress." if alexiaJezObedient:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show cg390 with fade
        pause 2
        al "The thrill of exploring the world and toying with the idiot men and women who dont see that Im playing them. Then the sound of {i}her voice{/i} calling me a good girl."
        hide cg390 with dissolve

    "A place by Rowans side." if all_actors["alexia"].relation > 50:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Being by Rowans side as he crushes the fools who held us down, laughing as we put them in the same chains they kept us in for years. The twins. The church. The lords. Everyone."

    "Command of Rowans ear." if all_actors["alexia"].relation > 50:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Shaping the world the way I want. With my lips by Rowans ear driving him the direction I want, turning him into the ultimate weapon to plunge into the hearts of those who kept me down."
    "Freedom.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "The ability to do what I want, when I want. The ability to go anywhere and see things that I could have only read about in a book before. "
        al "No more being held back by where Im from, or who Im married to, or what old men and women say is right or wrong. Total Freedom."
    "Pleasure.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "The feeling of sensations and pleasures that I could not have imagined possible. Pleasures that existed only in my most secret shameful dreams. But which grow more frequent and more enthralling by the day."
        al "I want pleasure no village-bound dullard could ever experience."
    "Control.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Power. The power to shape my destiny and the destiny of those who kept me trapped. Hearing the sound of my voice and having someone follow it. Even now it still eludes me."
        al "But, I have seen it in action with my own eyes. And I want it."

al "How can your small minded wants compare to that? How can you not see how much sweeter that is?"

"A seemingly endless number of vines emerged, each taking hold of the other Alexia, one after another. They tore at her facade of Rowans clothing until it was all ripped away."
"In its place, she was clothed in the humble clothes of a peasant wife. Rowans sword disappeared from the grass. Her head hung low and weak."
"Alexia regarded her prize with relish. It would be amusing to toy with herself. Though, it might be best to simply end this farce."



oal "Please. Let me go. I can...I can..."

al "Youre not taking me away from this, Alexia. Im staying right here. And you? Well, youre going to"

menu:
    "Destroy her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ highCorDestroy = True
        $ highCorFuck = False
        al "...Go away. Forever."
        "With a huff, Alexia turned and strode back towards her black wood throne. Behind her, the swirl of vines lifted the Fake Alexia into the air. She could hear the sounds of helpless futile struggling."
        oal "Please. You dont have to do this. Its not too late to come back, Alexia. You still have a choice."
        al "And Im making it. Die."

        "She gave a serene wave of her hands. In contrast, the vines broke into violent action. They tug and tore at their bound captive. Alexia watched transfixed through the screaming and gore."
        "At the moment of death, the bloody husk of the other Alexia vanished. The now vacant vines that had bound her fell limp to the floor of the grove."

        "Then, Alexia looked down at her hands. How had they gotten covered in blood? Shed have to wash them in the stream later..."
        al "Hrmm."
        "She frowned. Then the grove slipped away."
    "Fuck her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ highCorDestroy = False
        $ highCorFuck = True
        "Her smile touched her eyes."
        al "...Come to understand the kind of feelings that would make me feel this way."
        oal "Wha-"
        if alexiaAndrasObedient:
            scene cg1033 with fade
            show alexia slut necklace aroused behind cg1033
        elif alexiaJezObedient:
            scene cg1034 with fade
            show alexia slave neutral behind cg1034
        else:
            scene cg1035 with fade
            show alexia necklace naked behind cg1035
        pause 3
        "Without warning, the lips of the two identical women met. The dark Alexia, the queen of the garden, was in the lead pushing forward. Restrained and helpless, her doppelganger couldnt resist."
        "The kiss broke, leaving the village girl wide eyed and frantic."
        oal "...what are you doing?"
        "Alexia twisted her lips into a naughty grin."
        al "You and I are the same woman. You understand how I feel, perfectly. And I understand how you feel perfectly. What words and actions might have an effect on you."
        al "Im going to use you, Alexia. And I know youre going to like it. Because if I was in your place I would love every moment."
        "The vines lifted the woman slightly into the air. So many held her that there was little chance of escape."
        "She brushed the tips of her finger tips beneath her captives long skirt, only making contact with the lowest part of her thigh. The other Alexia wriggled, but the trap allowed her no escape or ability to fight back."
        al "Relax. Were both going to enjoy this."
        oal "Goddess fend."
        al "There is no goddess here. The only one here is me."
        "Alexia let her hand slowly trail up her captives leg. She marveled at the familiarity of the skin she touched. It was perfectly identical to when she touched her own body."
        "Something about that fact was so...so wrong. If mother was still alive, she would have disapproved. That made it all the more exciting."
        "The other Alexia whimpered out in desperation. Was it from real fear? Or frustration from the touch? Alexia knew she so loved and hated being teased."
        al "Shh. Its no use. I know you like the slow buildup. Those teasing seconds when you just want the feeling to {i}come{/i} already."
        al "Just enjoy it. In fact, Ill help with that."
        "Alexia rejoined the kiss, giving her other self no respite from the sensual assault. Her hand grew bolder in its touches, snaking all the way up to the drab cloth panties that were all that stood between Alexia and the other womans forbidden place. "
        "Her captive whimpered into Alexias lips but could not find the strength to break free. When Alexia allowed the kiss to finally break again, it was a more demure pseudo-Alexia that hung in the vines."
        oal "I dont...I...Why are you doing this to me?"
        "Alexia sighed and brushed the other Alexias slit through the thin fabric. Her fingers lingered so long that she could even feel the material beneath her grow damper."
        al "Why would I ever abstain? Do you know what a rare gift it is to have an identical duplicate in your hands, wet and available?"
        al "He. Isnt it so taboo? Isnt it so decadent? Isnt it so indulgent?"

        if alexiaAndrasObedient:
            scene cg1036 with fade
            show alexia slut necklace aroused behind cg1036
        elif alexiaJezObedient:
            scene cg1037 with fade
            show alexia slave neutral behind cg1037
        else:
            scene cg1038 with fade
            show alexia necklace naked behind cg1038
        pause 3
        "With a sudden movement, her free hand went to the other Alexias chest and tore at the weak dress. She was now free to lean down and suckle hungrily suckle on them."
        "Ah. Is this what Rowan had felt when hed engaged in husbandly behaviour with her back then? Is this what she had tasted like? "
        oal "Ah!"
        "A vine crept up her captives leg in a slow winding circle. It allowed her to pull her hand away without fear. The vine settled between the Pseudo-Alexias legs, and rubbed back and forth against places that Alexia knew would drive her mad."
        "In answer, another vine started working up Alexias own leg, making for a similar location. But, she had no fear of the appendage. She knew all it would bring would be pleasure. And having it toying with her pussy would feel so good."
        oal "I...Godess...No"
        "The other Alexias head rolled back. She tried to suppress a long low moan, but she was rapidly losing control."
        oal "This isnt right. Were the same person. This isnt"
        oal "Oh Godess"
        "Her body shuddered and so did her counterpart. The proximity made every motion, every vibration move back and forth freely between them. Two bodies as one. She felt the way the other Alexias hips rolled to the rhythm of the vine."
        "She felt herself growing more wet and eager in turn. The prodding touch of the vine was fueling her inner fires. She wanted to push it further. She wanted to engage in darker depravities to herself. She wanted to fuck Alexias brains out."
        al "I know how good it feels, you {i}slut{/i}. You want more. You want to feel new sensations. Who cares why you came here?"
        al "{i}You love feeling like this. You love fucking yourself. You cant help it.{/i}"
        "She pulled back from the shivering embrace. There had been enough beating about the bush."
        "At once the vines went to work on both Alexias. All clothing was torn away. Now there were two women who the naked eye could not tell the difference between. One was bound in strict vines. And the other had something forming about her waist."
        scene bg31 with fade

        show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
        oal "Wha-"
        al "Its never quite as good without something inside, right?"
        "The vines formed themselves into a harness around her waist and legs. And in the center of it, a large, black vein-covered plant matter extrusion in an unmistakably lewd design. A coat of dripping fluid secreted from its surface."
        "Alexia sighed softly as a second component grew inward, spreading her folds and pushing throbbing stiff pleasure inside. A second vine dildo so she could mirror all the pleasure her other self would feel."

        "Her captive looked up at the mast hanging by her face with dread. But, the more she stared, the more her breath seemed to catch in her throat. Finally, she hung her head low. Defeated."

        scene cg1039 with fade
        show alexia necklace naked behind cg1039
        pause 3
        al "Mmm. Dont worry, Alexia. Ive been on your side of this before. Youre going to {i}enjoy{/i} this part."
        al "I almost envy you. What Id give to experience all of this again-!"
        "Alexia roughly forced her other self to the ground. In the ever so feminine pose, face to the ground and ass to the air. The vines opened a split in her knees, exposing her flower to what was to come."
        "She sighed softly. Then, her massive vine phallus descended into the other Alexia. The sensation was met by her own intrusion being pushed deep. Her lips parted involuntarily. And then it began."
        "Alexia rolled her hips forward and thrusted the intrusion deep in. Her movements were clumsy but spirited. As deliciously taboo as this pose was, she was rather more used to being on the receptive side."
        "Still, the plunging sensation felt so good that her movements took on a life of their own. There was something about her counterparts reactions that sweetened it. The strange thrill of seeing her pleasure mirrored in her bound submission. "
        if alexiaAndrasObedient:
            "Is that what it looked like when she was used? All those nights shed spent in Andras bed, subjected to His whims? When she was fucked and fucked until everything became white pleasure?"
            "{i}It was so sexy{/i}."
        elif alexiaJezObedient:
            "Is that what it looked like when she was used? All those nights shed spent in Jezeras bed, subjected toHer whims? When she was fucked and fucked until everything became white pleasure?"
            "{i}It was so sexy{/i}."
        else:
            pass
        al "Mmm. Take...it. Take it...you fucking slut"
        al "You disgusting whore!"
        "While shed at first remained silent and stiff, there was no denying the inevitable. Her doppelgangers body started to shake. Slowly at first, but then faster and more dramatically. Her hips even rocked back into the invading vine-cock. {i}Just like a proper slut{/i}."
        al "What would...oh...what would mother think of...of you now?"
        if alexiaAndrasObedient or alexiaJezObedient:
            al "What would Rowan?"
        if avatar.corruption > 60:
            "She saw a shadow watching at the edge of her peripheral vision. One in a familiar leather tunic adorned with belts. The figure watched with a dark voyeuristic smile."
            "Alexia softly purred. She really was coming to love having an audience. Hed see a woman who looked so much like her being used as a toy. She had to make sure he liked what he saw."
        "Her hips moved ever faster, driven on by the pleasure that left her screaming and shuddering. Her lips parted. Every thrust was answered by a soft gasp. At some point, she wasnt sure where each sound was coming from."
        "Her voice and the voice of her partner were oh so similar, after all."
        "There was something hypnotizing about watching the other Alexias rear move. The appearance of the huge mast and subsequent way it vanished into her."
        "Her eyes trained on a single freckle, right on her trail bone. There was something erotic, in a twisted way, about watching it move out and back. Out and back. It was funny. She didnt remember having a freckle there."
        oal "Youre...depraved...Youre a monster...youre a...ah...disgrace"
        al "You...heh...sound like youre having...mmm...trouble...are you on the...e-edge?"
        oal "N-no"
        "Such a lie. There was no way she could hide a secret from Alexia. It was time to put it to a lie."
        "Alexia threw herself into the task of stealing an orgasm from her other self. She humped wildly and in wanton desperation at the phallus inside of her, knowing that the act would simply pound more pleasure into the woman beneath her."
        "She felt the tension rise, and her thighs slicken. She reveled in the innate knowledge that her other self was feeling the exact same tension. The exact same slickness."
        "And so, with a relentless cry, she let loose all the excitement and all the sick thrill of the preceding events. Her body shook against the black insertion in an exquisite orgasm. And beneath her, the other Alexia cried out and fell into her own peak."
        "As it faded, Alexia heard herself murmur softly."
        oal "No...you can still.you still have a"
        oal "...Have a choice"
        al "I do. And Ive made it."
        al "Now sit up, slut. Were not done yet. I know your every weakness. And tonight, Im going to indulge in all of them."
        scene bg31 with fade

        show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "And so, Alexia started up the next session, barely giving her other self the time to breathe. She remembered all of the exciting erotic encounters shed had since coming to castle Bloodmeen, and she was going to recreate all of them."
        "Her hips moved and moved until they couldnt anymore. She made a point of tasting and exploring every part of Alexias body. Every nook and cranny so familiar."
        "And when it was done, there were two identical naked women lying on the floor of the garden in a pool of their own bodily fluids. An observer would not have been able to tell them apart. "
        al "Tell me...what do you want?"
        oal "..."
        al "You...you have to tell me"
        al "Do you want to return to...to...whatever that old stupid place was?"
        al "Or do you want more?"
        oal "..."
        oal "I want more."

        show alexia necklace naked at center with moveinleft
        "And with those words, her body degraded into a flash of light. All the detail of her form vanished into the brightness, and when it faded there was only one woman in the grove. Alexia."
        al "Ha I knew you would. "
        "She rolled on her back, a content sigh on her lips."
        al " I want more too. "
        "She took one last look at the black tree that loomed at the edge of her vision-"
        "Then the grove slipped away."

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    scene bg9 with fade
else:
    scene bg7 with fade

show alexia white concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexias eyes shot wide open."

al "Ugh"

"She slowly crawled into a ball and looked around."
"It had been a dream. The road. The village. The statue. That...confrontation. All of it. Her head ached and pulsed. But, it had been so vivid..."
"The world around her was her familiar room in Bloodmeen. From the darkness at the windows, it was clearly still night time. Whatever that strange dream had been, it hadnt taken the entire night."

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    "She turned to the side and saw Rowans sleeping form next to her. Her heart briefly fluttered. He was here. He was back. In the dream, he hadnt been there"
    "But, her face slowly twisted back to a frown."

"She silently pushed her way out of bed, and headed for the rooms window. She opened it wide, letting the cool air inside. "


scene black with fade

"As so many times before, she was greeted by the sight of the vast Rakshan wastes. Tall, rugged mountains marred the horizon, and she could see the outline of trees at the bottom of the castle."
"On her first night, that sight made her weep. But with each day, it grew on her. Now, the castle and its tall towers were like a second home. A home that held so many {i}memories{/i}..."
"She scratched the wooden frame of the window. No, she didnt mind the view so much. Not anymore. It was better than the one from her cottage in Arthdale. Far better."
"And yet Right now, for some reason, it didnt feel like it was enough. The castle was so full of {i}emotions{/i}, and {i}experiences{/i}, and {i}delights{/i} beyond her wildest dreams. By comparison, the view from her windows was almost bland."
"Yet, the longer she stared the more a particular longing grew. There was a place in the castle she had visited once before. And the dream made her wish to return. "

scene bg14 with dissolve
show alexia white neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Entering the hallway, her uncovered feet were silent against the stone floor. If anyone was still awake at this hour, they might catch her dressed in only her nightwear."
"It was an embarrassing thought. Though, not quite as embarrassing as it had been once. A lot had changed in the intervening months."
"She moved quickly, working her way up winding staircases and through darkened halls. There was little light to guide her on her way. But, she did not need the help. It was as if she knew the path by heart."
"Besides, shed been here before."

scene bg57 with fade

"Finally, she walked through the threshold and was greeted by a freezing wind. Shed forced herself all the way to the roofs of the spires. All around her, ancient stone ramparts were all that might stop a person from falling so far their body would be unrecognizable."
"But, Alexia was dauntless. She marched onward, paying little heed to the height or the cold. In truth, she could barely even feel it. She knew there was a guard post nearby too, but paid it little heed."
"She was going to a small garden. One where she would find"
"...A black tree."


show alexia white neutral at midleft with dissolve

"She drew close, as if in a trance. The magnificent black trunk rose high into the air. Its thick branches curled up amidst the shutters of the spire roof. It was as if the tree was blending into the castle."
"Alexia sank down to her knees in awe and stared up upon it. She marveled at the way it towered over her and the entire castle. And she strained to hear the whistle of the winds through its branches and the story it told."

al "I should start a garden"

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:




    event('alexia_locked_in_the_dungeon', triggers="week_end", conditions=('alexia_away_weeks > 0', 'NTR'), run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('alexia_dungeon_second_week', triggers="week_end", conditions=('alexia_away_weeks > 0', 'NTR'), depends=('alexia_locked_in_the_dungeon',), run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

    event('alexia_dungeon_week_3', triggers="week_end", conditions=('alexia_away_weeks > 0', 'NTR'), depends=('alexia_dungeon_second_week',), run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

    event('alexia_dungeon_week_4', triggers="week_end", conditions=('alexia_away_weeks > 0', 'NTR'), depends=('alexia_dungeon_week_3',), run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

    event('alexia_locked_in_the_dungeon_not_NTR', triggers="week_end", conditions=('alexia_away_weeks > 0', 'not NTR'), run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

label alexia_locked_in_the_dungeon:





scene black with fade

"After her role in Helaynas escape had been revealed, two burly orc soldiers took her away, and left her in one of the castles dank, dark cells. A few days had passed, and, aside from the meals that appeared routinely like clockwork, she had seen no sign of any other living person."
"If there were anybody else down here in the dungeons with her, she had not heard them, and no one had replied to her cried out. No, she was alone, truly alone. Even her own husband had betrayed her."
"She had done the right thing, she knew that. Even in her current position, she had no doubt. It was bad enough that she had been entrapped by the demons and forced to be a hostage, she was not about to let it happen to another poor woman. Helayna did not deserve that."
"But, doubt aside, she was filled with a lot of other emotions. First, anger at her husband for revealing her part in the escape. She thought he would understand, hells, the man she married would have freed the poor girl himself."
"Then sadness at the realization that his time at the castle was changing Rowan and not for the better. Was this the man he was now? Who would allow the twins to use their dark magic to control Helayna? To betray all her ideals as a knight?"
"Lastly, despair. There was no way for her to get out of this jail cell, she knew that, otherwise Rowan would have managed it. She had no idea how long her captors intended to keep her down here. For all she knew they might leave her to rot, all alone in the dark."
"Time passed. She had no idea of knowing how long, as it seemed to stretch and cortort due to the solitary nature of her imprisonment. Eventually, the door opened"

scene bg8 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"In the doorway stood one of her captors, smiling. In his large hands, he held a small, ornate wooden box, etched with strange symbols she did not recognize. Some sort of runes, perhaps?"

show andras happy at edgeleft with moveinleft

al "What the hells do you want?"

an "Thats no way to speak to a visitor is it? Especially one who has come all the way down here to make sure you were alright."
an "I would have come sooner, but I have been very busy, Im sure you can understand."

al "Alright? You locked me in a dungeon and left me to rot!"

an "Oh, dont be so dramatic. What did you expect us to do? You did defy us after all, and we cant look weak in front of everybody. We are demons, after all."

al "Well, I dont regret it, so if you think I am going to admit some sort of wrongdoing, youll be waiting a long time. It wasnt right what you two were doing to that poor girl."
al "So go ahead, do your worst, but if I had the choice I would do it again. Nothing you can do to me will change that."

an "Im not going to harm you, you silly girl. As I have told you before, I will never lay a hand on you without your permission."

al "Youll be waiting a long time for that, as well, as in, never."

an "We shall see. In the meantime, I just wanted to make sure you are not too uncomfortable. It is unfortunate, but I am afraid youll have to spend some time down here, to make it look like you are being properly punished for your disloyalty."

al "How long?"

an "A month should suffice, then you can return to your normal life."

al "A month..."

an "Oh come now, it is not that long. Our father would have executed you for far less, so you are getting off quite lightly. Ill visit again, of course."
an "We cant really allow you to have any other visitors though, this is supposed to be a punishment, after all."

al ""

"The demon smiled, and tapped the wooden box he held in his hand."

an "Dont be so down, Im sure the time will fly by, and I have brought you a little present. Something to keep you occupied until you can go free."

al "And what exactly do you have in that box?"

an "Just something from my sisters collection, I guess you could call it a pet. I just thought you could use something to keep you company, so you dont feel so alone."

"He placed his hand on the box and the markings began to glow."

show bg8 with flash

an "That takes care of the pesky seal."

"With magic no longer sealing it, he simply slid open the wooden panel on the front to reveal what had been trapped inside."

scene cg158 with fade
show andras happy behind cg158
show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind cg158
pause 3

"Within the box was a round creature, the size of a small ball. It had neither skin nor fur, but seemed to Alexia to be more the consistency of putty."
"She had no idea what the thing could be, but the tiny eyes and mouth were adorable, and when it saw her, it suddenly became very excited."

al "What is it?"

an "It is called a wulump. Dont worry, it is harmless, the box was just to keep it safe. They have a tendency to grow rather large unless they are contained, which can lead to them becoming almost insatiable."

"He placed the box on the floor, and the creature happily moved in the direction of the redhead. It had no legs to speak of, so it just sort of slithered, like a snake. When it had almost reached her feet, she kneeled and picked it up and cradled it in the palms of her hands."

al "Well, whatever it is, it is certainly very cute."

"She used her thumb to pet the wulump, and it made a strange, alien noise of contentment. It was certainly enjoying the attention it was getting."

al "Poor thing, how long have you been cooped up in that box, all alone?"

"I know the feeling, she thought to herself, in that way, there was a shared kinship between the two, as different as they were."

an "You might want to be a little careful, or--"
an "Ah."


"The woman was surprised as a small tendril shot from the top of the creature, and headed straight for her nostril."

an "I suppose I should have mentioned earlier, wulumps feed on sexual energy. Their tendrils secrete a chemical that induces feels of lust and euphoria in their victims."

"She could feel it worm its way up through her nose, inside her, and the tendril now in her skull, and whatever it was doing to her brain was starting to make her feel weird. Hazy, but not in an unpleasant way."

an "Do not worry, you are perfectly safe. It wont harm you, it will just use you to feed on, and theres no long term effects, so no need to worry about that."

al "Mmmm"

scene cg159 with fade
show andras happy behind cg159
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg159
pause 3

"She held the creature up, so it was close to her face. Another appendage formed, no tendril this one, thicker, more like a tentacle. It moved in the direction of her mouth. She opened wide to allow entry."

an "Most of them were killed, of course, due to the nuisance they became. The more they feed, the larger they become, and in the past, it wasnt uncommon for them to enslave entire villages if left unchecked."

"The demon continued to talk, but Alexia was past the point of listening. She was lazily tonguing the end of the tentacle, and gently sucking on the head that had formed on the end. All she was interested in at that moment was pleasuring the creature."

an "There probably arent too many of them left now, mostly hiding in caves I would think. My sister managed to find this one though, and has been very careful in containing it."

"Andras saw what she was doing, and let out a low chuckle."

an "I see you arent really interested. Oh well, I suppose I should leave you two to get acquainted as youll be spending a lot of time together. The effects will wear off by the way, well, until it needs to feed again anyway."

scene cg160 with fade
pause 3

"If the woman noticed that he was leaving, she did not make it apparent, she just continued doing what she had been doing since the wulump had messed with her head."
"She was lightly stroking the tentacle now with one of her hands, as she sucked on it as best she could. The creature had slid it inside her mouth, and now was now moving it back and forth at a slow, steady pace."
"Just the taste of the tentacle against her tongue sent shivers down the womans spine, she wanted nothing more than to love and please the small creature that it belonged to. She encouraged it to go deeper, craving the feeling down her throat."
"The creature obliged, sliding further into the mouth until the redhead was deepthroating its faux member. Alexia let out of muffled cry of pleasure as an orgasmic wave shot through her body."
"Trying not to gag, she took the tentacle as deep as she could, and held it a few seconds, before resuming moving, giving a deep, sloppy blowjob. Lost in the euphoria of the moment, she slid her hand from the tentacle slowly down her stomach to play with her clit."
"The wulump began to move faster now, pistoning in and out of her mouth. Alexia did her best to please the creature, running her tongue against the tentacle as she took it deep in her mouth again and again."
"She began to finger her cunt, first one and then a second, greedily thrusting in and out while curling upward to stroke her g-spot. Wave after wave of orgasm coursed through her body as she continued to touch herself while deepthroating the tentacle."

show cg160 with sshake
show cg160 with sshake
scene cg161 with flash
pause 2
show cg162 with dissolve
pause 3

"Just as she thought she was going to lose her mind from pleasure, the tentacle began to spew a black, viscous fluid from its tip. She hungrily swallowed all she could, but some escaped her mouth, dripping down onto her breasts."
"Spent, the creature withdrew from her, absorbing the phallic appendage back into its body. Feeling exhausted herself, Alexia woozily lay on the straw covering the floor, placing the wulump on her chest. It seemed slightly larger than when it had been in the box."

scene black with fade
"A warm feeling of contentment overtook the woman as she drifted into sleep..."


$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
return






label alexia_dungeon_second_week:



scene black with fade

"A week had passed, but Alexia would not have known it had anyone been there to ask her. She had spent the time lost in a haze, with the wulump using her body as sustenance whenever it saw fit to do so."
"In that time it had grown, and no longer resembled a small ball; now it was more the size of a small domestic animal."
"Shed given up wearing clothes, it saved her having to take them off when the wulump wanted to feed, and despite the dampness, the dungeons were quite warm. "
"The only other person who could have seen her naked body was the orc guard who brought food three times a day, but her brain was too fogged by the beasts pheromones for her to even notice, never mind feel actual shame."

scene bg8 with fade
show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with moveinright
show andras displeased at edgeright with moveinright

an "Well, here we are sister, as you asked."

je "A deal is a deal after all."


"Jezera, as inquiring as ever had consented to allow Andras to use the wulump on the proviso she could study the results."
"In the wild they grew too large, too fast, but in the dungeons of Castle Bloodmeen, with only one person for the beast to feed on, it would be more like a controlled experiment."
"It also had the bonus effect of saving the poor girl from one of her brothers more outlandish punishments, as she had feared he might go overboard, and the female demon still favoured the carrot over the stick."

je "It has grown since you last saw it?"

an "Yes, it was smaller when I took it from the box."

je "Interesting. Even with only one person to feed on, it has expanded by three hundred, perhaps even four hundred percent."
"She looked at the woman, who was still sat on the floor. She hadnt even bothered to cover up her naked body, which was unlike Alexia."
"Like most human women, she had so much shame; a pity, the demoness mused as she had such a nice body. Perhaps when she had time, she could help her see the error of her current viewpoint."
"At this point in time she had other things to attend to though, so it would have to wait. It seemed as if the redhead had hardly even noticed that anybody else was there."

je "Alexia, darling?"

"The girl turned to look at her, breaking from her daydream for a moment."

al "Huhh?"

je "Interesting! Her pupils are dilated and she still seems under the effects of the wulumps pheromones, despite the fact it is dormant."
je "This would suggest that prolonged exposure causes it to have a longer effect, and explains why the women never seemed to escape whenever I encountered these things in the wild."

an "If you say so, sister."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

"The male demon was clearly bored, and it showed. This annoyed his sister, who was busy wondering why he had even bothered to come, when the wulump began to stir from its slumber."

show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

an "Look sis, someone is hungry."

je "You arent the only one who has noticed."

"Alexia had turned away from Jezera now to face the beast. She opened her legs almost instinctively, inviting it to feed on her once against."

je "It is almost as if it forms some kind of psychic bond with the women it feeds on."

an "Trust you to be focused on that sort of thing when the good part is about to start."

je "We cant all be uneducated, muscle-brained louts like you, dear brother, or we would never get anywhere."


scene cg165 with fade
pause 3

"The twins continued to bicker, but Alexia paid no attention to any of it. She was far more interested in what was about to happen to her."
"The wulump was awake now, and was clearly only interested in one thing itself. From its body, a tentacle began to emerge. As it had grown larger, so too had its tentacles become more substantial, and the thickness sent a shudder down the spine of the waiting womans back."
"It slithered towards her slowly, and it felt like an eternity before it made contact with the lower part of her leg. When it touched her, pleasure shot through her whole body, causing her to emit a low loud moan."
"She couldnt wait for the beast to be inside her. To feel it fuck her. To have it explode inside her. As it worked its way up her leg towards her sex, she began to play her her cunt, already sopping wet with anticipation."
"The twins looked on, both with different intentions. Jezera was cold, interested to see how her little experiment would play out, while Andras grinned like a naughty schoolboy, waiting for the show to begin."

scene cg167 with fade
pause 3

"When the tentacle finally reached Alexias soaked hole, the monster did not wait for an invitation, forcing itself inside, causing the woman to shriek with pure unadulterated bliss."
"The creature was hungry and the woman was its prey; there was no confusion as to who was the master here."
"The tentacle was thick, much thicker than a human phallus, and most women would have had trouble taking it. But, as the beast had grown, with each feeding it had stretched her cunt a little more, almost as if it were shaping her as it did."
"What would she be forced to take if it were to become fully grown?"
"She was moving against it now, moaning lewdly as the tentacle rhythmically penetrated her pussy. If she had been oblivious to the demonic visitors before, she was completely unaware of their presence now."
"She only cared about feeding her beloved wulump, and the pleasure the act gave her."

scene cg166 with fade
pause 3

"Suddenly, the creature withdrew from her, with the tentacle rising up toward her face. The woman smiled and began to tongue the head, as if french kissing a lover. The beasts pheromones had mixed with her juices, sending waves of pleasure throughout her body."
"Jezera found the sight very interesting. She had assumed that the wulump merely fed on the women, but it seemed to be able to create a bond of affection with them too. She even smiled a little at the sight of the redhead lovingly kissing the monsters appendage."

scene cg168 with fade
pause 3

"After a few minutes of foreplay, the tentacle found its way back down to her pussy, and started right where it had left off. It was moving fast and hard now, as Alexia shrieked in pleasure, bucking against it."
"She wrapped both her hands, wet from her own juices, around the tentacle to increase the friction as it moved back and forth, bringing her closer to climax with each pump."
"Shed clearly orgasmed multiple times, and Jezera wondered if eventually these women lose their minds because of all the pleasure. She couldnt let it go that far with Alexia, but she could always find other subjects."
"The display was coming to its natural conclusion now. Alexia was moving harder and faster, chasing the final, highest peak, while the tentacle worked like a piston. She felt incredibly full by its thickness, and felt like she was going to go insane."

scene cg169 with sshake
scene cg169 with sshake
scene cg170 with flash
pause 3

"She let out a savage cry as the beast exploded inside her, the black viscous fluid it excreted dripping from her overstuffed cunt as it withdrew from her. She flopped down onto the straw beneath her completely spent."
"The wulump, now sated, once again drew back into itself. Dormant for now, but it would not be long before it was ready for its next meal."

scene bg8 with fade
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

je "All in all, a very interesting experience."

an "Ill say."

je "Ill allow it to continue for now, but I will be checking in from time to time. I dont want it to get too large, nor anything to happen to the girl we cannot undo."

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

"The male demon grunted. He didnt enjoy being told what to do by Jezera, but he had his plans, and for now at least, she wouldnt stand in the way of them."

je "And get someone to clean her up, we arent savages you know."

$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
return






label alexia_dungeon_week_3:


scene bg8 with fade

"Another week passed."
"Another week of Alexia being left to satisfy the hunger of the ever growing wulump, and it was always hungry."
"It continued to feed, ravaging every hole on her body with its thick, black tentacles. With each feeding it grew larger, stronger, but that only increased its appetite."
"Meanwhile, the human woman was in a near constant state of bliss. She had both been covered in, and ingested, a great deal of the slick aphrodisiac the creature secreted, and now her alien lover was all that she thought of."
"The world outside, the castle, her husband, the horrible situation they were trapped in, all these things were like hazy recollections from a past life that belonged to someone else."
"In her mind now, there was only the wulump, and her desire to please and protect it."
"The wulump had grown large now, sated by sex. If the thing continued to increase in size substantially, the small cell would be unable to contain it."
"Any person who had seen it when it was scarcely larger than a ball, only three weeks ago, would have no trouble understanding how these things were able to become such a problem."
"Jezera had been visiting every now and then to keep an eye on her experiment, and had been content with the results. Assuming they could find a safe way to control the creature, the wulump might be a useful solution to some future problem."
"Her brother had also made infrequent trips down to the cells, but his reasons were far less academic. The redheads transformation, thanks to the monsters pheromones, from haughty housewife to tentacle slut amused him, and made for an enjoyable show."
"The woman had hardly noticed their presence though, and certainly didnt care about it. Her eyes had been then, as they were now, on her beloved wulump. It had been dormant, but now it began to stir, much to her delight."
"It was feeding time again, and despite still feeling tired from the many times it had fed on her over the past week, she was eager to ensure the beast did not go hungry."

scene cg175 with fade
pause 3

"Even if she had not been such a willing meal, it would have made little difference. The creature was hungry, and wasted no time in wrapping its tentacles around her limbs, lifting her into the air."
"She let out a short moan as a shiver of anticipation shot down her spine when the wulump pulled her legs as wide as they would go, to give itself access to both her waiting holes."
"Her cunt was already soaking wet, an almost pavlovian response to the beasts awakening, the need inside her like a hole that craved to be filled, both in a literal and metaphorical sense."
"A loud cry cut through the silence of the dungeons as the first tentacle penetrated her, her pussy now well used to its thickness. She moved against it as much as she could, despite being suspended, doing her best to grind her hips down on it."
"Each thrust and recoil of the black phallus-like appendage sent waves of impossible pleasure through her as she bucked against it."

scene cg176 with fade
pause 3

"Smaller tentacles formed now, grasping other parts of her body, as she moved in the air. Two thinner ones wrapped around each of her pert breasts, squeezing them, while rubbing the tips over her sensitive nipples."
"Combined with the rhythmic pounding going on below, it was enough to bring Alexia to the peak of her first orgasm, and she screamed as she came all over the beasts wide tentacle."

scene cg177 with fade
pause 3

"Once was not going to be another for either of them though. As if it were wanting to quiet the woman down, the wulump sent one of its thick tentacles in the direction of her mouth, and Alexia was more than willing to oblige."
"As the creature continued to fuck her sodden cunt, she hungrily tongued the head of the new dick-like tentacle."
"At this point, the taste of the wulump was almost an addiction, and it wasnt long before the tentacle was deep in her throat, with the human doing her best to take it as far inside her as she could."
"Back and forth her head jerked, as she did her best to almost swallow the thing. A glug, glug, glug of gagging rang out through the room, as spit drooled from the edges of her mouth."
"Every now and then she would pull her head back and allow the tentacle to flop out, if only to stop herself from suffocating, and she would spit on the tentacle, before tonguing, and kissing it lovingly."
"Eventually, back into her mouth it would go, and the glug, glug, glug would resume."
"The more she deepthroated the wulumps tentacle, the more of its slick, aphrodisiac it secreted. Before long, she found herself having to swallow the black liquid; the euphoria of the act bringing her to a second, muffled climax."
"She sagged now, tired and content after two mind-shattering orgasms."

scene cg178 with fade
pause 3

"The creature was not done however, and held in place as she was, she couldnt have done anything if she wanted to. A fat tentacle pressed against the only orifice that was currently not full, her asshole, forcing its way inside."
"Both the tentacles moved inside her now, rubbing the walls of her cunt and anus, the pleasure threatening to make her lose her mind. The tentacle further north resumed his invasion of her throat, all three violating her holes in unison."
"It was all too much for the poor girl, who found herself orgasming again and again as the beast continued its assault on her body. At this point shed probably be unable to remember her own name."
"Eventually, the creature was finally sated, and it relented, cumming by secreting copious of amounts of its oily black liquid into all three of Alexias orifices."

scene cg179 with sshake
scene cg179 with sshake
scene cg180 with flash
pause 3

"The sensation of such a large amount filling her was enough to make her pass out, pleasure spasming throughout her body as the wulump placed her gently back on the floor."
"Sometime later, she opened her eyes to see it, dormant inside their shared cell, and her pussy began to quiver."

scene black with fade

"Soon it would be awake again."


$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
return





label alexia_dungeon_week_4:


"The orcs came, unannounced, in the middle of week. Brandishing their swords, and torches, they clashed with the wulump."
"It had grown too large, that much was clear, and if it continued to feed, it would be big enough to force its way out of the cell into the castle proper, in search of new prey to sate its ever increasing hunger."
"As large, and fearsome as the creature had become, the orcs were able to subdue it without much collateral damage. In her research, Jezera had learned how adventurers had managed to deal with wulumps in the past - the monster was afraid of fire."
"Using their torches, the orcs were able to coral the beast into the deepest, darkest part of the castle dungeon, where no poor soul was currently dwelling, and seal the door behind them."
"Alone, with no access to anybody to feed on, it would only be a matter of weeks before the wulump was starved back to its original, much cuter, size."
"Alexia had not taken the assault on her inhuman lover very well - she had wailed while scratching, and clawing at the orcs, trying to defend it from its attackers."
"Unfortunately for her, the orcs were big, and strong, while she was less than a hundred and fifteen pounds soaking wet, so her attempts to defend the wulump were rather futile. At first the orcs found her actions humorous, but eventually they knocked the poor woman out, to save themselves the annoyance. "
"When the woman woke up, the orcs were gone, and so was her beloved wulump."

scene bg8 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "Mmmm..."

show jezera happy at midright with moveinright
show andras happy at edgeright with moveinright

"Alexia had been in the cell for a few days, before the twins came down to visit her. She would be returning to her normal life in the castle later in the week, and Jezera wanted to check her over one last time for research. As usual, her brother had tagged along for far less intellectual pursuits."
"The demoness came over to the part of the cell where the woman was currently laying, and took her by the hand."

je "Hello, my dear."

"Alexia looked at her for the first time, as if she recognized her, but it was only a sort of half awareness, similar to the haze she had been in earlier."

al "Oh."
al "Um, hi Jezera..."

je "Hello yourself. And how are we feeling today?"

al "Okay, I guess?"

je "Im glad to hear. Now, just let me take a look at you."

"Jezera gently placed her hand on the other womans chin, and looked closely at her face. Alexias pupils were still dilated, and her eyes were almost glazed over."

je "If you could just stand for me, please?"

"Alexia rose without question, and the demoness did a full rotation, thoroughly inspecting her body. When she was finished, she thanked her subject, and returned to her brother by the door."

an "So?"

je "As I predicted, she is perfectly fine."

an "Doesnt look that way to me."

je "If youd studied the after effects of a wulump attack like I have, dear brother, you would know that while its pheromones have a lingering effects, they only a few days after the subject is separated from the monster."
je "In the short term, she is perhaps more susceptible to suggestion, and has an increased libido."
je " Long term, shell probably have a slightly higher libido as a result, but the pheromone acts as a sort of amnesiac, perhaps some sort of evolutionary turn to try and prevent retaliation from any victims who escape."
je "There will be no long term trauma. Well, probably not. The last few weeks in the dungeon will just be a hazey blur that she struggles to recall. By the time she is returned to her husband, the effects will have worn off completely, and she will be no worse for the experience."

"The male demon grinned."

an "That completes your research, sister. Now it is time for my part of the bargain."

"She sighed, if he was anything, her brother was utterly predictable."

je "Very well."
je "But, remember that she must be returned to the help in, lets say decent condition. Id rather not risk our productive friendship with the hero over your short sighted little pleasures. Do you plan on doing the paperwork yourself?"

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

an "Youre no fun."

je "I beg to differ. Still, those are my terms. Take them or leave them."

an "Fine Fine. Ill make sure she doesnt have anything worse than a few bruises."

je "Now, that wasnt too hard now, was it? Try to behave yourself."

hide jezera with moveoutright

"The demoness turned on her heel and left, leaving Andras to his dark fun."

show andras happy at midright with moveinright

an "Hello, my sweet Alexia."

al "Oh, yes. Hello Andras"

"He leaned in and kissed her. She offered no resistance, kissing him back as their tongues met together in her mouth."

al "Mmmm"

an "Be a good girl and kneel."

scene cg206 with fade
show andras happy behind cg206
pause 3

"Just as she had done when Jezera asked her to stand, she kneeled before the demon without question. As he towered over her, he freed his semi-erect cock, so it was directly before her."
"Still affected by the wulumps pheromones, yet starved of its company for days, the lust had been building inside of her, and masturbation, despite being frequent, had done nothing to quell it. She started at the large dick now in front of her, with an almost ravenous hunger."

show cg207 with dissolve
pause 3

"Without waiting to be told, she began to tongue the head of the demons member hard. He chuckled, amused that the usually resistant woman was so plient for a change. It wasnt enough, she began to suck on the cock taking it into her mouth."

show cg208 with dissolve
pause 3

"She bobbed her head back, at first taking the now fully engorged cock in the mouth in shallow movements, but it was still not enough. As she had with the wulump, she wanted to taste more and more, until she was hungrily deepthroating the cock."

scene cg209 with fade
show andras happy behind cg209
pause 3

"Andras could get used to this. He put his hand on the back of her head, and started to buck his hips, fucking her face."

an "Thats a good little whore, show me how much you love my cock."

"The redhead continued to accommodate him as best she could, taking his large dick deep in her mouth. He pulled out and then slammed in all the way down her throat, holding her in place for a couple of seconds, so she was forced to gag."

show cg210 with dissolve
pause 2
show cg211 with dissolve
pause 3

"He pulled out satisfied with her skills, the creature had trained her well. If almost choking on his cock had had any effect on Alexia, it was not visible. She immediately began licking and kissing the dick again, as soon as it was out of her mouth."


scene black with fade
show andras happy behind black
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind black

"He wanted to see what else she could do, so he instructed her to lie down on the floor, which she once again did without question, spreading her legs to show what it was that she wanted."
"He grabbed her legs and lifted them up, so that they were up in the air, with only the back of her head, and her shoulders flat against the floor. Holding her in this position, he slid two fingers into her sodden cunt, causing her to elicit a loud moan."

an "Do you like that, slut?"

"She moaned again even louder. He continued to piston his fingers in and out of her pussy, curling them to stroke her g-spot."

an "Do you want it inside you?"

al "Ohhhh...Yessss.."

"He slid another finger in, sliding in and out between her lips faster."

an "I cant hear you. Louder, slut."

al "Yesss! Please, Yes!"

"She screamed her reply, and as she did, a torrent of squirt shot from her cunt, soaking her chest and face. She was completely out of it now, which caused the demon smirk."

scene cg190 with fade
pause 3

"It was his turn to have some fun now. He positioned himself to slide his dick into her from above, piledriver style. A moan emerged from the sodden mess below him."

show cg191 with dissolve
pause 3

"He started slow, more moans from below. The woman was completely out of it now, in bliss from the pheromone enhanced sexual stimulation."

show cg192 with dissolve
pause 3

"He began to pound away harder and harder, until he was banging against her like a jackhammer. The moans grew louder, and louder, until Alexia was practically screaming, as she orgasmed again, and again, as he pounded away at her cunt."

show cg193 with dissolve
pause 3

"The sight of Alexia below him, covered in her own juices, and constantly orgasming, was too much for even a demon, and it wasnt long before Andras felt himself growing close to climax."

show cg193 with sshake
show cg193 with sshake
show cg194 with flash
pause 3

"With a few last hard pumps, he buried his dick in her cunt and shot his load deep inside with a grunt. The warmth brought the redhead to another climax, and a shudder shot down her spine and throughout her body."
"He pulled out and let her legs fall. She lay on the floor in an unintelligible state, his seed oozing out of her reddened, well used cunny."
"Andras smiled to himself when he looked down at what he had done to the woman. She wouldnt remember it, that was true, but there would be plenty of other opportunities, he was sure."
"He would let her recuperate now, but he had plans for when she returned to the castle proper."

$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
$ alexiaWulump = True
$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 5)
$ alexiaUnfaithful = True
$ alexiaAndrasSex =+ 1

return







label alexia_locked_in_the_dungeon_not_NTR:

$ change_actor_stress('alexia', 50)
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:

    event('alexia_maid', conditions=('Rowan_sc',), triggers="st_alexia_maid", group='alexia_training')
    event('alexia_tavern_wench', conditions=('Rowan_sc',), triggers="st_alexia_tavern_wench", group='alexia_training')
    event('alexia_dancer', conditions=('Rowan_sc',), triggers="st_alexia_dancer", group='alexia_training')
    event('alexia_whore', conditions=('Rowan_sc',), triggers="st_alexia_whore", group='alexia_training')
    event('alexia_rest', conditions=('Rowan_sc',), triggers="st_alexia_rest", group='alexia_training')
    event('alexia_librarian', conditions=('Rowan_sc',), triggers="st_alexia_librarian", group='alexia_training')
    event('alexia_etiquette', conditions=('Rowan_sc',), triggers="st_alexia_etiquette", group='alexia_training')
    event('alexia_obedience', conditions=('Rowan_sc',), triggers="st_alexia_obedience", group='alexia_training')
    event('alexia_slut', conditions=('Rowan_sc',), triggers="st_alexia_slut", group='alexia_training')
    event('alexia_exhibitionism', conditions=('Rowan_sc',), triggers="st_alexia_exhibitionism", group='alexia_training')


label alexia_maid:
    $ renpy.block_rollback()
    if alexia.depravity <= 30:
        scene alexia_maid_1
    else:
        scene
    if alexia.skill('maid') < 25:
        "[alexia.name] spends the week cleaning around the castle, as instructed, but unfortunately does a very poor job. As a result, [alexia.perspn] receives very little in the way of payment for [alexia.posspn] work."
    elif alexia.skill('maid') <= 50:
        "The week flies by as [alexia.name] does [alexia.posspn] best to ensure that the castle is as spotless as possible. Despite [alexia.posspn] efforts though, the result is remarkable average, and [alexia.perspn] is judged to be worthy of only similarly average pay."
    elif alexia.skill('maid') <= 75:
        "By now, [alexia.name] has started to get accustomed to cleaning the castle, as well as the areas which require the most work to clean. Using this knowledge, [alexia.perspn] is able to do a good job in ensuring most of the dust and grime has been done away with, for which [alexia.posspn] is well rewarded."
    else:
        "Having spent so much time cleaning the castle, [alexia.name] is now an expert at the task. Armed with a mop and bucket, or a trusty duster, [alexia.perspn] is a firm fixture seen around the castle. By the time [alexia.perspn] is done cleaning everything is spotless, and the quality of the payment matches the quality of the job."
    $ do_job(alexia)
    return


label alexia_librarian:
    $ renpy.block_rollback()
    if alexia.depravity <= 30:
        scene alexia_library_1
    else:
        scene
    if alexia.skill('librarian') < 25:
        "[alexia.name] is put to work re-shelving books in the library, but as [alexia.perspn] does not know the layout very well, it is a slow and laborious process. By the end of the week, there are still many books piled on the floor, and the payment [alexia.perspn] receives from Clionha reflects her displeasure."
    elif alexia.skill('librarian') <= 50:
        "After spending a little bit of time working in the library, [alexia.name] has begun to get a handle on the location of a number of different book categories, but the work is still slow going. There are still a number of piles left when Cliohna arrives to pay [alexia.posspn], and as a result, the fee [alexia.perspn] receives is rather modest."
    elif alexia.skill('librarian') <= 75:
        "With a good deal of library experience under their wing, [alexia.name] has no problem sorting and shelving most books, with only a few giving [alexia.posspn] a problem. When all is said and done, only a few piles remain which Cliohna finds satisfactory, handing over a suitable amount of coin for a job well done."
    else:
        "Having done so much shelving in the library, [alexia.name] could do the job in [alexia.posspn] sleep. With every index and location memorized from weeks of sorting, the piles of books vanish in no time at all. The library is so tidy that Clionha even manages a smile when she sees the job [alexia.name] has done, and hands over a quite handsome reward as thanks."
    $ do_job(alexia)
    return


label alexia_tavern_wench:
    $ renpy.block_rollback()
    scene
    "Alexia is serving at the tavern"
    $ do_job(alexia)
    return


label alexia_dancer:
    $ renpy.block_rollback()
    scene
    "Alexia is dancing at the tavern, entertaining customers"
    $ do_job(alexia)
    return


label alexia_whore:
    $ renpy.block_rollback()
    scene
    "Alexia is working in the castle brothel"
    $ do_job(alexia)
    return


label alexia_rest:
    $ renpy.block_rollback()
    scene
    "Alexia is resting"
    $ alexia.energy = 100
    return


label alexia_etiquette:
    $ renpy.block_rollback()
    scene
    if alexia.depravity < 20:
        "Jezera spends each day trying to get the sexually inhibited [alexia.name] to loosen up a little without much in the way of success. When the week comes to a close, [alexia.perspn] seems slightly more receptive to Jezeras way of thinking."
    elif alexia.depravity < 40:
        "Having gotten [alexia.name] to open up a little more, Jezera continues her lessons on bringing out the inner slut. While there is still a ways to go, the demon notices that her daily tutoring is certainly having the intended effect."
    elif alexia.depravity < 60:
        "Jezera smirks as she watches just how far [alexia.name] has fallen since [alexia.perspn] began their training. After another week of her special tutoring, [alexia.name] has taken one more step down their road to utter depravity."
    $ do_job(alexia)
    return


label alexia_obedience:
    $ renpy.block_rollback()
    scene

    if alexia.obedience < 20:
        "Jezera tries her best to teach Alexia the basics of servitude, but the girl is useless, making for a very unhappy mistress. At least by the end of the week, she is slightly less unruly than she was at the start."
    elif alexia.obedience < 40:
        "Now that Alexia has begun to learn her place, Jezera continues her lessons in order to break whatever remains of her will. After a few days of the demon imparting her lessons with the threat of force, she sees a little less apprehension in the girl when she orders her to act."
    elif alexia.obedience < 60:
        "The lessons have now taken a firm hold on Alexia, and she now acts without hesitation to fulfil any request that Jezera makes of her. The demon smirks upon noticing submission had begun to take root in the girl, and she was starting to enjoy life as a slave."
    $ do_job(alexia)
    return


label alexia_slut:
    $ renpy.block_rollback()
    scene
    "Slut training for Alexia"
    $ do_job(alexia)
    return


label alexia_exhibitionism:
    $ renpy.block_rollback()
    scene
    "Exhibitionism training for Alexia"
    $ do_job(alexia)
    return



label alexia_confirm_self_title:
    $ renpy.block_rollback()
    scene
    al "Yes [alexia.player_title], from now on I will refer to myself as [alexia.self_title]."
    jump train_alexia


label alexia_confirm_player_title:
    $ renpy.block_rollback()
    scene
    al "Okay, from now on I will call you [alexia.player_title]."
    jump train_alexia
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:


    event('first_time_in_arthdale', triggers='map_res_102', run_count=1, group='arthdale', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('return_to_arthdale_ruins', triggers='map_res_102', depends=('first_time_in_arthdale',), group='arthdale', priority=pr_map_res)



    event('arthdale_return_to_bloodmeen', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 4',), run_count=1, depends=('first_time_in_arthdale',), priority=pr_story)


label first_time_in_arthdale:



scene bg5 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg5

"Rowan climbed up a familiar hillside, when he crested it, a somber sight greeted him. Arthdale's ruins lay before him for the first time since his departure. He wasn't far from where the Elder had dragged him to safety, but the place was very different now."
"Most of the charred buildings had either collapsed or become overgrown, for the most part people had left them as they were since the attack. It would seem there hadn't been any attempt at rebuilding in his absence."
"Now he could see a lone figure approaching him on the road through the ruined village. Confident there would be no trouble and so as to appear a traveller himself, Rowan set off down the road towards the figure."
"As he got closer, it became apparent that the other traveller was a young woman, tall and thin, and pretty enough with mousy blonde hair. From her style of dress, he guessed a farmer or miller's girl, definitely one of the peasantry."
"Once the two were in earshot, he was surprised to be addressed by name right away."


tan "Rowan?"

ro "Do I know you? I'm terribly sorry, but I can't remember your face."

tan "We met once a few years ago, but you wouldn't remember it. It was at the harvest festival in Arthdale. My father is a forester and we live near the western woods, but sometimes he would take me to the village for the celebrations."

"She flashed an awkward smile which finally jostled the hero's memory."

ro "Oh yes. You're Tania, old Ruffock's daughter, aren't you?"

"Another smile, this one more genuine, then she gave a small nod."


$ tania_name = 'Tania'

tan "Umm... if you don't mind me asking, where have you been? I overheard my father telling mother that ever since the fire at Arthdale, the Duke had been looking for you. There's been rumors that demons attacked, but father says that's nonsense."

"Rowan considered her words, deciding how much of the truth he should say."

menu:
    "Tell a full lie.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I... uh... had to visit a sick relative in Uvarth and couldn't return until the snow cleared."
        "He'd been thinking of what Jezera had said when she'd shown up at their doorstep back in the attack and the lie seemed reasonable enough."
    "Confirm the demon attack.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "The rumors were true, demons burned Arthdale down. I've been tracking them since and was trying to avoid drawing attention to myself."
        "That's reasonable enough, hopefully it wouldn't scare her too much."
    "Confirm the demon attack and that Alexia was kidnaped.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "The rumors were true, demons burned Arthdale down. They were after me, so they kidnapped Alexia to bring me to them. I needed to move fast, so I didn't speak to anyone afterwards."
        "She didn't ask any more of him, so he didn't elaborate on why he was back now or if he'd actually rescued Alexia."

ro "Speaking of the fire, has work begun on rebuilding yet?"

"She frowned."

tan "I'm afraid not. Father says that the Duke wanted to help, but has been unable to do so. There's been a few... problems while you have been away, Rowan."

ro "In that case, I'd better walk you home."

tan "It isn't that far, and I'll probably be fine by myself. I walk this part of the road to take pelts to the tanner for father often, and nothing bad has even happened."

ro "I insist."

"This would give him a chance to learn more information from her father about the problems she was talking about and compare that with what he'd already learned."

scene black with fade

"A few hours later, he said goodbye to the young lady at her father's cottage after exchanging some small talk with her parents."
"He'd learned that the harvest after his departure had been bad, and the signs pointed to this year being bad as well."
"To make matters worse, the bandits based in the western forest had grown bolder, raiding some farmhouses and even going so far as to ransack caravans on the White Road."
"There had been reports of people and animals vanishing around the realm that had been blamed on increased sightings of orcs moving in through the Rosarian Valley from the North and the goblins operating out of the Blackholt in the East."
"Lastly, and perhaps most disturbingly, there had been a large increase in reports concerning monsters, leading the Duke to stand bounties in the hopes of attracting more professional slayers."
"Rowan had mentioned that he'd like to help with rebuilding Arthdale, which Ruffock had been happy to say he'd help if Rowan could secure the funds needed and bring the refugees back."



$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ codex_add('arthdale_after_visit')
$ journal.start_quest('arthdale_restoration')
$ journal.add_quest_note('arthdale_restoration', 'note1')
return





label return_to_arthdale_ruins:



scene bg5 with fade

"Once again Rowan stood among the charred remains of his home. Nothing of note had changed since his last visit."
"He hoped that someday he would be able to rebuild and restore the village of Arthdale."


$ prevent_tile_exploration()
return







label arthdale_return_to_bloodmeen:



scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"In the morning after having breakfast, Alexia stopped Rowan in the halls as he was heading down to the throne room to get started on the day's duties."

al "What's wrong Rowan? I can tell that something's bothering you."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "You read me way too easy Alexia."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "The truth is that I was in Arthdale not too long ago and found that no work had been done on reconstructing it. Our home is still the ruin the twins left it in."

al "Oh, I see."

"He put his hand on her shoulder and smiled reassuringly."

ro "I want to see that change, even while I continue to serve the twins. I'm going to ask them if I can use funds from the treasury to help with the reconstruction."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

al "Then good luck! I hope that when your work is done that we'll be able to walk the streets together again."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "No."

"However, as Rowan had feared, he was unlikely to get funds for this from Bloodmeen."

je "I don't care what excuses or morals you claim, you're not using our treasury for your pet project. Get some lord to pay for it, as long as it doesn't interfere with the rest of your duties."

hide jezera with moveoutright

"The hero's best bet would be to go to the Baron himself next, in Rastedel. Even if he couldn't get funds from the top, the richest nobles all lived in the capital and it was the best place to find a patron."

"(This is the furthest you can get in the Arthdale restoration quest in the current version of the game.)"


$ journal.add_quest_note('arthdale_restoration', 'note2')
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

label arzyl_dialogue:

if arzylDialogueStage == 1:
    jump arzyl_first_dialogue

if arzylDialogueStage == 2:
    jump arzyl_nileth

if arzylDialogueStage == 3:
    jump arzyl_isdruel
else:

    jump arzyls_gift


label arzyl_first_dialogue:

scene bg7 with fade

"Rowan stopped at the entrance to Arzyls chambers, the sound of low chanting drifting through the doorway. The lyrical tune of her voice carried a strange resonance, and his head buzzed as he pressed onwards through the entryway."
"The pale Elf sat cross-legged in the center of the room, her blank white eyes glowing as her full lips mumbled a haunting chorus low under her breath. She seemed to be almost in a trance, her head bowing low as she huddled forward. "
"At the sound of Rowans arrival her head snapped up, her lidless gaze swiveling to focus upon the human intruder. A wide smile spread across her face; Rowan could have sworn her body posture was intended to entice him with her hanging, milky cleavage."

show arzyl neutral at midright with dissolve

arz "Rowan! I was just thinking of you."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "No doubt while chanting a paralyzing spell."



arz "Oh, I dont think so. I took the lead {i}last time{/i}. Now its your turn to prove yourself worthy of me!"

ro "Dont hold your breath on that."

arz "Why would I? Id prefer to have you take it away from me."

ro "..."

arz "Oh, dont give me that look Rowan! Can you honestly say that I was the first being in Solance to try such a maneuver on you?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "No. But that doesnt make it right."



arz "Maybe not, but neither was Whitescars attempt to corner you like a wounded animal in that canyon, dont you think?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "How do you know about that?"

arz "I know much more than you might think, Rowan. "
arz "About you. About the Twins. About "



arz "Your wife."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Tread lightly with your next words, Arzyl. I dont respond well to threats."

arz "Oh, sweet Rowan: I would never dream of such a thing!"


"The statuesque Elf stood up from the ground, smiling at the long look Rowan gave to her jiggling mammaries as she rose. She strode with a seductress walk over to him, her lips pursed as she slid comfortably to his side."



arz "Now: what can I do for you?"

$ arzylDialogueCount = 0
$ arzylFirstQ = True

label aryzlDialogueMenu:
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

menu:
    "What is the Midnight Court?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if arzylFirstQ == True:
            $ arzylDialogueCount += 1
            arz "We are the Eternal Heirs of the Outer Spheres, the Imperators of a New Era, Witches and Warlocks of the Third Path."
            arz "We are the DrachHyl, the twice-born, and we are the rightful rulers of this world."
            ro "Yeah? And Im the Baron of Rosaria."

            arz "Now now, Rowan! Theres no need to be rude."

            arz "We are a Cabal of the most powerful of the Fae, those unbound by the rule of that Golden Dragon that the Red Sun Alliance obsequiously worships. We broke free from his tyranny centuries ago, and now govern ourselves as we see fit."
            arz "We are led by her grace, Queen Kassandra. Firstborn and most beloved of the true Fae. For she alone of the first Fae understands that there is only one thing in this world that truly matters:"
            arz "Power, and the means to acquire more."
            ro "Alliances made purely for the sake of power are rarely worth the paper theyre printed on."

            arz "A marriage of convenience is preferable to lonely impotence, wouldnt you agree Rowan? Especially when that marriage comes with so many convenient perks."
            "Rowans mouth twisted in distaste as he felt the ageless Faes long fingertips slide down his arm, drifting inexorably towards his genitals. He took a purposeful step back, which caused Arzyl to let out a lilting laugh."
            $ arzylFirstQ = False
            menu:
                "What Races are in the Midnight Court?":

                    arz "Only one. The Fae."
                    ro "Thats blatantly untrue. I have seen your servants around the castle: Elves, humans, even a Goblin or two."

                    arz "Oh ho! For all your heroic sensibilities, you really can be short sighted in your judgement. Those beings you saw {i}looked{/i} like Humans and Elves, Ill grant you that."

                    arz "But I can assure you: they are Fae, just as I am."
                    arz "Have you never wondered about the old folk legends? Of entire villages slumbering children being abducted from their beds in the middle of the night by spirits of the woods?"
                    ro "Theyre childrens tales. Fiction and fantasy."

                    arz "Exaggerated, yes. Fantasy, no. The ones we abduct are the {i}Nekarae{/i}, host vessels. Unlike the Red Sun Alliance, the Midnight Court chooses to possess sapient beings."

                    arz "The spiritual merge that occurs anchors the Fae to this adopted realm, granting the host unending life, and the Fae spirit a permanent body to reside in. We do not suffer the same ills that the false Fae do."
                    ro "...And the hosts themselves?"

                    arz "Is immortality really such a terrible thing? What is the cost spiritual freedom in comparison to eternal life?"
                    ro "So are there no other races in the Midnight Court at all?"

                    arz "We are a single people, and have little use for the lesser races of the world. The Glades of the Midnight Court are our playground, far removed from the mortals of Solanse. "
                    arz "We are visited on occasion by the odd adventurer or ambitious Warlock, seeking knowledge, or power, or simply a test of their skills."

                    arz "It does not matter their reasons: to step into the forbidden Glades is to make ones life forfeit."
                    jump aryzlDialogueMenu
                "Is it true that the Midnight Court mates with demons?":

                    "A deep, menacing smile spreads across the Faes face. Her eyes seem to gleam with a malicious light as she fluttered her eyelashes at him."

                    arz "My, arent {i}you{/i} a curious sort. Is this question a subtle attempt to ask if the Fae will copulate with anyone?"
                    ro "Just answer the question."

                    arz "Very well. The short answer? Yes. We will mate with Demons. Well also mate with Elves, Orcs, Minotaurs and even {i}Dragons{/i} - if it suits our needs."
                    ro "Why?"
                    arz "Silly boy, the answer is as obvious as it is self evident. Why does a beautiful Noblewoman have an affair with an Elderly King? Why do the street-walking whores of your squalid cities choose to bed strangers?"
                    arz "To get something out of it. Pleasure can be a purpose unto itself. The Demons have sired many of our progeny in the past, and will doubtless do so again, should this Alliance conclude to our satisfaction."
                    arz "Sex is a tool. A delightful one, to be sure: but a tool nonetheless."
                    jump aryzlDialogueMenu
                "Why is the Midnight Court at odds with the Red Sun Alliance?":


                    arz "They are the false Fae, alien spirits of an alternate dimension who abandoned their own customs to follow the clarion call of that Glimmering Lizard and his drooling sycophants."
                    arz "My Queen, her Grace Kassandra herself, was the first of the Realm-born: a Fae spirit born from the loins of another Fae in this reality. She was the first to recognize the Dragons tyranny for what it was."

                    arz "She led a revolt, and freed her most loyal followers from the clutches of that beasts enslavement spell."
                    ro "..the Dragon enslaved you?"
                    arz "Imagine if you will, Rowan: a desperate people, spirits of a dying reality, cast adrift in the currents and eddies of the great void between dimensions."
                    arz "When out of the ether there comes a voice: I can save you. it says, I can give you life, love, happiness and peace. All you need to do is swear fealty to me, and tie your very essence with my own."

                    arz "-And now picture the rage we felt when that promise turned out to be a lie."
                    jump aryzlDialogueMenu
        else:

            menu:
                "What Races are in the Midnight Court?":

                    arz "Only one. The Fae."
                    ro "Thats blatantly untrue. I have seen your servants around the castle: Elves, humans, even a Goblin or two."

                    arz "Oh ho! For all your heroic sensibilities, you really can be short sighted in your judgement. Those beings you saw {i}looked{/i} like Humans and Elves, Ill grant you that."

                    arz "But I can assure you: they are Fae, just as I am."
                    arz "Have you never wondered about the old folk legends? Of entire villages slumbering children being abducted from their beds in the middle of the night by spirits of the woods?"
                    ro "Theyre childrens tales. Fiction and fantasy."

                    arz "Exaggerated, yes. Fantasy, no. The ones we abduct are the {i}Nekarae{/i}, host vessels. Unlike the Red Sun Alliance, the Midnight Court chooses to possess sapient beings."

                    arz "The spiritual merge that occurs anchors the Fae to this adopted realm, granting the host unending life, and the Fae spirit a permanent body to reside in. We do not suffer the same ills that the false Fae do."
                    ro "...And the hosts themselves?"

                    arz "Is immortality really such a terrible thing? What is the cost spiritual freedom in comparison to eternal life?"
                    ro "So are there no other races in the Midnight Court at all?"

                    arz "We are a single people, and have little use for the lesser races of the world. The Glades of the Midnight Court are our playground, far removed from the mortals of Solanse. "
                    arz "We are visited on occasion by the odd adventurer or ambitious Warlock, seeking knowledge, or power, or simply a test of their skills."

                    arz "It does not matter their reasons: to step into the forbidden Glades is to make ones life forfeit."
                    jump aryzlDialogueMenu
                "Is it true that the Midnight Court mates with demons?":

                    "A deep, menacing smile spreads across the Faes face. Her eyes seem to gleam with a malicious light as she fluttered her eyelashes at him."

                    arz "My, arent {i}you{/i} a curious sort. Is this question a subtle attempt to ask if the Fae will copulate with anyone?"
                    ro "Just answer the question."

                    arz "Very well. The short answer? Yes. We will mate with Demons. Well also mate with Elves, Orcs, Minotaurs and even {i}Dragons{/i} - if it suits our needs."
                    ro "Why?"
                    arz "Silly boy, the answer is as obvious as it is self evident. Why does a beautiful Noblewoman have an affair with an Elderly King? Why do the street-walking whores of your squalid cities choose to bed strangers?"
                    arz "To get something out of it. Pleasure can be a purpose unto itself. The Demons have sired many of our progeny in the past, and will doubtless do so again, should this Alliance conclude to our satisfaction."
                    arz "Sex is a tool. A delightful one, to be sure: but a tool nonetheless."
                    jump aryzlDialogueMenu
                "Why is the Midnight Court at odds with the Red Sun Alliance?":


                    arz "They are the false Fae, alien spirits of an alternate dimension who abandoned their own customs to follow the clarion call of that Glimmering Lizard and his drooling sycophants."
                    arz "My Queen, her Grace Kassandra herself, was the first of the Realm-born: a Fae spirit born from the loins of another Fae in this reality. She was the first to recognize the Dragons tyranny for what it was."

                    arz "She led a revolt, and freed her most loyal followers from the clutches of that beasts enslavement spell."
                    ro "..the Dragon enslaved you?"
                    arz "Imagine if you will, Rowan: a desperate people, spirits of a dying reality, cast adrift in the currents and eddies of the great void between dimensions."
                    arz "When out of the ether there comes a voice: I can save you. it says, I can give you life, love, happiness and peace. All you need to do is swear fealty to me, and tie your very essence with my own."

                    arz "-And now picture the rage we felt when that promise turned out to be a lie."
                    jump aryzlDialogueMenu
    "What is your role in the Midnight Court?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ arzylDialogueCount += 1
        "Arzyl laughs, putting a hand over her mouth as if to chastely conceal her humor. Her sultry look puts lie to the act, though. The Fae leaned forward just slightly, her heaving bosom front and center. Rowan felt a stirring in his groin."

        arz "It is whatever I choose it to be. We are not the hierarchical taskmasters that the Red Sun Alliance is. Each member of the Court is an individual: a singular, unique soul."

        arz "I am one of the greatest of the true Fae, the Queens most trusted servant. Thus, she asked that I come here as a favor, and represent her interests in this delicate time."
        arz "I have no title, nor any true authority save that which I am willing to stake my life upon. If Queen Kassandra does not like the terms I return with"

        arz "Well, lets just say that everyone has to answer for their actions in the end."
        "Despite the disturbing implication of her words, Arzyl seems jovial about the situation. Rowan quirked an eyebrow as she breezily ran her fingers through her hair, tossing it behind her shoulders."
        arz "We are living beings, Rowan. Not cogs in an infernal machine. The life we make is our own, for better or for worse. I bear no titles, save the ones I give myself."
        ro "Yet you represent the Midnight Court."
        arz "I look after the interests of the Midnight Court - and thus, my own interests as well. Anything beyond that is pedantic and unnecessary. My brothers and sisters can speak for themselves."
        jump aryzlDialogueMenu
    "Why did you ambush me with your servants?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ arzylDialogueCount += 1
        "Arzyls eyes brightened considerably. A slow, creeping smile spread across her cheeks."

        arz "Why? Didnt you enjoy our time together? If you are so eager to repeat the experience, my servants would be happy to oblige."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Thats not my point and you know it. You attacked me without provocation. Why?"

        arz "Mortals are such strange creatures: always seeking answers to questions far beyond the purview of their own ability to comprehend."
        arz "It is as if you are asking me: Why do the rains come? Why does the storm collapse my hovel, but leave my neighbors safe and sound?"
        arz "Content yourself with the fact that I chose you for a reason, and that the outcome was even better than I expected!"

        arz "After all: I could have just as easily cut your throat, had I wished to. The fact that you even have the opportunity to demand answers from me should be an answer unto itself."
        jump aryzlDialogueMenu
    "Who leads the Midnight Court?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ arzylDialogueCount += 1

        arz "Queen Kassandra, her most illustrious Grace. Lady of the Fae, Royarch of Beauty, and Goddess of the Freeborn."
        ro "Thats a lot of titles for a woman Ive never heard of."

        arz "And thats precisely why she still bears them, after thousands of years of turmoil and strife."
        arz "If the lesser races knew of her beauty, it would cause a war of such titanic proportions that the very firmament of the sky would collapse."
        ro "Bold words for a myth. If shes anything like her servants, I doubt that beauty sinks deeper than the skin."

        arz "Ha ha! Oh Rowan, if you were in her clutches right now, you would not even have the breath to scream."
        jump aryzlDialogueMenu

    "I have no further questions for you." if arzylDialogueCount > 3:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        arz "You do, you simply lack the knowledge to ask them, yet. All in due time though."
        ro "Just make sure you avoid using that sorcery on me while youre here, Arzyl."

        arz "Of course! I have no doubt that your masters would be resentful if I interfered with their favorite toy."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "...!"
        ro "At least I am not begging them on bended knee, prostrating myself like a common whore, praying that their toy chooses them to be the latest of their easily-discarded allies."
        arz "Oh, Rowan. Now youre just making me blush."
        arz "I think were going to get along just fine."
        $ arzylDialogueStage = 2
        return




label arzyl_nileth:

$ arzylDialogueStage = 3

scene bg9 with fade

"Rowan awoke in the middle of the night to the sight of pale, glowing eyes staring at him in the dark."

show rowan necklace naked concerned behind bg9

ro "{i}Guh!{/i}"

hide rowan
show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

"He leapt out of bed, his heart pumping as the figure in the darkness snapped her fingers. A purple, flaming light erupted in the palm of her hand, casting her face in the cover of flickering shadows."

show arzyl neutral at midright with dissolve

arz "Rowan. Come. The Midnight Court has need of you."

show rowan necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "What the {i}hell{/i} are you doing in my room at this time of night?!"

arz "There is no time. I heard a psychic call upon the wind. My acolyte, Nileth is in trouble."

show rowan necklace naked neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "What are you talking about?"

arz "I dispatched Nileth to the castle to give him a report on the state of things with the Twins. But it seems he has run into a band of their Orc servants, near the base of the mountain."
arz "He thinks that they intend him harm. If we do not intervene now, there may be severe consequences for everyone involved."

ro "Then go handle it! Why are you waking me up at Gods-know what time to tell me this?"



arz "Oh, Rowan. I thought youd know me better by now."
arz "If {i}I{/i} go down there, the only thing left in my wake will be bodies. As detestable as the Orcs are as a species, killing the Twins servants would not endear them to me much at all."
arz "Dont you think a softer touch is needed here?"

menu:
    "Yes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump orcsNileth
    "No.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Deal with it your damned self, woman. It is the middle of the night."
        "If his anger had any effect on the pale elf, she showed no sign of it. Her lips curled into a smirk that sent a chill down his spine."
        arz "Very well Rowan, but do not come running to me if you do not like the outcome."
        hide arzyl with dissolve
        "With that, the witch disappeared, leaving him stood alone in his chambers. He didn't learn what happened that night, but in the morning he discovered two orcs were missing, neither were ever seen again."
        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 2
        return

label orcsNileth:

show rowan necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "All right! Damn it! At least let me get some clothes on!"

arz "Oh dont mind me, Rowan! Im just admiring the view."

ro "Ugh."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan threw on his travel cloak and shoved his sword into his belt. He kept his eyes upon the shifty Fae and her imperious smile, wondering to himself if this was just another in the long line of the endless mind games she loved to play on him."


scene black with fade

"Rowan followed the nebulous Faes instructions, picking his way down high embankments and rock-strewn crevices to reach the base of the mountain upon which the Bloodmeen Castle perched. As he reached at last a bend in the road he overheard the sound of voices."

show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

os "Wots dat sound?"

show wild orc neutral at edgeright with dissolve

wo "Wot sound? You get nogged ur someden? Is just dis coward wimperin! Heh heh."


show nileth neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

nil "You uncultured swine! S-stay back! I am the acolyte of Arzyl herself!"

os "Acka-who?"

wo "Wots an Arr-zeal?"

dag "Shes your worst nightmare, you green skinned gits!"

"Rowans eyes were drawn to the small, impish creature caught in the grasp of one of the Orcs. He was tiny, fitting into the palm of the creatures hand as he struggled in futility to free himself."

dag "Do as you please with that jizz-swilling toadie - Sols Bones, he may even like it! But leave me out of it, or Queen Kassandra will hear of this!"

os "Imp talks too much. {i}*Squeeze*{/i}"

dag "{i}Gak!{/i}"

nil "Please good sirs: I am a diplomatic representative, here to meet with the Midnight Courts ambassador to the Twins, your mighty rulers."
nil "I only ask that you allow us safe passage, as becoming of a diplomatic mission of such importance."

wo "Hah! It talks more dan da Imp duz!"

nil "...it?"

os "Da way e uses his mouth, es more girl than boy."

wo "Wot? It not girl? It {i}shaped{/i} like girl!"

dag "Hes got a {i}dick{/i}, you assholes!"

os "Yap, es a girl, no mistakin it."

wo "I dunt believe ya."

os "Well, deres only wun way ta find out!"

nil "Oh, goodness! I didnt even lube myself!"

"The two Orcs chuckled, menacing upon the poor, Fae twink. Rowan saw his chance: the Orcs were distracted, too busy pulling aside their loincloths to bother looking in his direction. Rowan watched as Nileth halfheartedly shrinked back from the two of them."
"Rowan could take this opportunity to confront the Orcs and prevent any harm from befalling Nileth (though truth be told: it seemed less harmful and more sexual. And even Nileth didnt seem {i}that{/i} frightened.)"
"As the first Orc produced his member, shoving directly in Nileths face."

menu:
    "Intervene.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan gritted his teeth. He couldnt just sit by and watch this helpless being be menaced by the Twins' lackeys. He stood to his feet, stalking over to the two Orcs as they loomed over the Fae creature."
        show rowan necklace neutral behind black
        ro "Stop!"
        hide rowan
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft
        wo "Wot?"
        ro "What is the meaning of this? What are you two guards doing with that man?"
        os "Es more of a girl than a git, boss."
        show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
        ro "I dont care if hes a bloody busty succubus! Unhand him immediately!"
        "The two Orcs shared an uncertain look, staring stupidly into one anothers eyes in hopes that the other might take charge and defy Rowans order. Seeing that neither was taking the bait, both stepped back from Nileth."
        dag "Finally! Someone with a lick of sense! Thanks, effeminate stranger!"
        "Rowan had to bite his tongue to not strike the impudent imp. Brushing aside the two Orc Guards, he knelt in front of Nileth, offering his hand to pull him to his feet."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        ro "I apologize for my masters servants. They can be a bit energetic in their efforts to defend our borders."
        nil "Th-thats quite all right, Sir."
        "Nileths face flushed and he glanced away, unable to properly meet Rowans eyes. It was vaguely charming. Rowan reached out and took the demon twink by the wrist, pulling him to his feet."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        ro "I guarantee that you will not be accosted. Do you think you can reach your ladys chambers from here?"
        nil "Y-yes, I can feel her presence. I uh I dont need an escort or anything."
        "Judging from the way he blushed, Rowan wondered if he was more terrified of Rowans presence than he was the Orcs'."
        ro "I am sure we will be seeing more of each other in the coming days."
        ro "Guards, I want the two of you to escort Nileth to Arzyls chamber and ensure he reaches there with no more issues."
        "Rowan planted his hand upon the pommel of his sword."
        ro "If I find out that it was anything to the contrary, I will personally make a point of finding and punishing the ones who did it. Am I clear?"
        os "Yes, boss."
        wo "Count on us."
        show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
        ro "I dont. But you {i}can{/i} count on the consequences. Now begone."
        nil "Thank you, Sir."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        ro "Its Rowan. And it was my pleasure, Nileth."
        dag "Yeah yeah, let's get goin you glorified sex toy. Lady Arzyls lookin for us."
        "Rowan made a point to watch as the Orcs led their former victim back towards the Castle. He caught glimpse of Nileth stealing long glances over his shoulder before disappearing inside. He let out a sigh and resolved to keep a closer eye on the guards from now on."
        return
    "Stay hidden and see where this goes.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan decided to observe the unfolding action, keeping hidden till he felt certain he should intervene. He watched as the two Orcs continued with their plans unmolested. The Orc not holding Daggertongue reached down and roughly fondled the androgynous Faes crotch."
        scene cg439 with fade
        show wild orc neutral behind cg439
        show orc soldier neutral behind cg439

        show nileth neutral behind cg439
        pause 3
        nil "{i}Ah!{/i}"
        wo "Hah! Its fer sure a he! I felt his lil cock!"
        nil "Nnngh!"
        "The Orc continued to fondle the Fae, his leering grin growing as Nileth blushed and looked away. The other Orc let out a boisterous guffaw, holding up Daggertongue face to face with Nileth so that he could see his humiliation."
        os "Imp bitch get to see Fae bitch squeal!"
        dag "Im gonna make you squeal out your {i}intestines{/i} once Im done with y- {i}gak!{/i}"
        "As the Imp struggled in his new owners grasp, Nileth gasped, his girlish face twisting with repressed lust as the Orcs hand began to move faster. He squirmed back and forth, but was unable to escape the creatures thick hand."
        "He pumped him back and forth, his brutish fingers closing about the Faes crotch in a vice-like grip as the other Orc loomed over him."
        "Nileths pale eyes stared up, his lower lip trembling as the Orc pulled aside his loincloth, revealing the green, pulsating cock beneath. He was already rock hard, his erection jabbing forth to poke Nileth in the cheek. The pale-skinned trap let out a simpering wimper."
        scene cg440 with fade
        show wild orc neutral behind cg440
        show orc soldier neutral behind cg440

        show nileth neutral behind cg440
        pause 3
        os "Time fer sum fun."
        "The Orc took himself in hand, laughing as he began to jerk in front of Nileths face. Emboldened by his companion, the second Orc soon followed suit: releasing Nileths pitifully small cock as he ripped his own loincloth clean off. Nileth shivered, the air heavy with the musk of superior masculinity."
        "Nileths face was red, his eyes flicking back and forth from dick to dick as he licked his luscious, cocksucking lips. There was a low heat in the air, a sort of erotic tension that made the scene seem less like an inflicted punishment and more a debauched fantasy of domination."
        "Even Nileth was rock hard, his cock pointing straight up from his outfit."
        wo "You like dis, girl?"
        nil "N-no! And Im a man!"
        os "Mmm, yeah ya do. Lick it, girl."
        "The Orc responded to Nileths protestations by rubbing his dribbling cockhead across his face. Nileth grimaced but did not push him away, groaning as the Orc spread precum under his nose."
        show cg441 with dissolve
        show wild orc neutral behind cg441
        show orc soldier neutral behind cg441

        show nileth neutral behind cg441
        pause 3
        "Against his better judgement Nileth took a deep whiff, shuddering as he planted a short, hesitant kiss upon the cock."
        os "Dats right. You like bein held down, dontcha?"
        nil "No n-no I dont"
        wo "Shes a shy one. Wot say we give her wot she wants?"
        show cg441 with sshake
        show cg441 with sshake
        scene cg442 with flash
        show wild orc neutral behind cg442
        show orc soldier neutral behind cg442

        show nileth neutral behind cg442
        pause 3
        nil "Eeek!"
        "Nileth closed an eye as a long string of pearlescent spunk squirted up along his face. The second shot threaded across his nose, his downcast eyes squeezing tight to keep the sloppy load from getting in them."
        "The Orcs grunted, their heavy breathing heralding new jets of cum to come roaring forth. Soon Nileths face was caked in the stuff, the shameful residue of stronger males coating him like a lurid christening. He groaned, unintentionally licking his lips and getting some of the creamy cum on his tongue."
        os "She looks good dis way."
        wo "You ever want to come round here again, you just ask."
        nil "I-I I wont"
        os "Heh. We heard dat one before."
        "Laughing, the two Orcs unceremoniously dropped the struggling Imp to the ground and left, whistling an off-key tune as they moved on with their patrol."
        "They did not spare so much as a half-glance in the direction of the thoroughly-humiliated Fae, who picked himself up off the ground only after waiting to be sure that they were gone."
        nil "Ugh mmph. S-stupid Orcs."
        nil "...Whats Arzyl going to say? I couldnt even take on a pair of brutes!"
        dag "I dunno dick-lips, but you can be damn sure {i}Im{/i} not getting in trouble with this!"
        "Realizing that his opportunity to intervene had come and gone, Rowan wisely decided to simply fade back into the brush. At this point, it was probably better to tell Arzyl that he simply wasnt able to find the Fae twink at all, otherwise he doubted shed take kindly to him in the future for letting it happen."
        return




label arzyl_isdruel:

$ arzylDialogueStage = 4

scene bg13 with fade

"Rowan entered Arzyls dank chambers, the dying candles casting the room into a murky darkness like the inside of a witches cauldron. He found the Fae pacing the room, a tense expression across her ageless features."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Hello again, Witch."

show arzyl neutral at midright with dissolve

arz "Give me a moment, Rowan. I am just about to receive word."

ro "...Word of what? From who?"

"Before Rowan could inquire further, there was a flash of light. Suddenly, a note was in Arzyls hands. It was sealed with blood-red wax, an unintelligible symbol gracing its back that looked vaguely like three moons interlocking with one another."
"With a single, long {i}rip{/i} of her nails, Arzyl broke the seal. A small fount of magical power erupted out from beneath the seal, melting the wax away in a single instant. Arzyl folded open the letter, her glowing eyes skimming across its length as she read."

arz "..."
arz "I have been summoned by her Flawlessness, Queen Kassandra herself. It would appear that it's urgent."

ro "It must be, if shed dare to send a sealed letter into the Twins own fortress."

"Arzyl spared a half smirk in Rowans direction before she began to pace the room once more."

arz "I never pass up a chance to meet with my beloved Queen. However, this does complicate matters a bit."
arz "Another member of the Court is headed here to the castle as we speak. I was supposed to meet her at the gate to ensure safe passage unlike my sweet Nileth."
arz "She is being delivered here soon."

ro "...Delivered?"

arz "The Midnight Court boasts many different kinds of Fae within its ranks, Rowan. She just happens to be more - {i}eccentric{/i} than most."

ro "Given what few Fae Ive met who are a part of the Midnight Court, thats saying something."


arz "Oh Rowan, you should know by now that Im the most eccentric Fae youll ever meet! Isdruel just happens to be far less dignified about it than I."
arz "As a result, the Queen and I decided we needed to use some discretion in getting her here."
arz "But now the Queen wishes to speak to me! And I am quite loathe to deny her wishes. Would you be a dear and meet my sister Fae at the gate when she gets here? "
arz "I shudder at the thought of what she might do if shes left unattended."

ro "Well, I-"

arz "Oh! There is my Queen calling now!"

"Before Rowan could respond, a sudden blast of light blinded him. A swirling maelstrom of energy erupted from the ground at Rowans feet, a gleaming portal into Gods-know what. With a wink and a wave Arzyl stepped onto its surface, sinking like quicksand as the eldritch energy engulfed her."

arz "I promise I wont be long, Rowan"

hide arzyl with dissolve

"Her otherworldly smile stays in Rowans mind long after the ground swallowed her into nonexistence. He stood there for a moment in her room, contemplating his options."

menu:
    "Help Arzyl.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump helpArzyl
    "Dont involve yourself.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Considering his options, Rowan decided that this was a classic example of none of his business."
        "Given the Midnight Courts disturbing propensity for sadism and cruelty, the thought of helping Arzyl retrieve a servant deemed dangerous enough to have to send them in a sealed box set off warning bells in his head."
        "Rowan shrugged to himself, resolving to let the situation work itself out."
        return

label helpArzyl:

"Considering his options, Rowan decided that learning more about the Midnight Court and their baffling ways was worth the potential blowback of whatever Arzyl had just saddled him with. Besides: whats the worst that could happen?"
"Rowan did his best to ignore the pit in his gut as he considered the actual implications of the question."

scene black with fade

"Hurrying to catch this newcomer before she waltzed in the front door unattended, Rowan reached the front gate of Castle Bloodmeen in record time. What he found waiting for him shocked him."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "W-what the hell is going on?!"

"True to Arzyls words, her companion had been delivered to the front gate in what appeared to have once been a sealed, runic crate of alien design. Rowan could see the shattered splinters of the thing lying in shards across the ground, its occupant now stood at the entrance, a picture of rage and spite."
"The pair of Orcs guarding the gateway had inadvertently opened the crate without asking permission, freeing the being within from her interminable confinement. Now free from her shackles, the bark-skinned creature had enacted her vengeance upon them."
"She was a creature of wood and vine, leaf and root. Her eyes were the color of sap, her hair like knotted brambles tangled together, her lips a curling, contemptuous oak. Though her body was feminine and curvaceous, she looked more akin to a living growth than a human."
"Her eyes swept across Rowan, a dark grin growing upon her lips. One Orc guard was laid out on the ground, his body splayed back with his eyes rolled into his head. Rowan bent down and checked the brutes pulse. It was still going, if very faintly."
"The other Orc let out a roar of fear, dangling by the leg from a series of curling vines that emerged from the Dryad-womans body. Her cruel smile widened as she dragged a set of brambles across the struggling Orcs body."

show orc soldier neutral behind black
os "Aaaaugh!"

show isdruel neutral at midright with dissolve

isdr "Yes, {i}yes{/i}! Feel it, you worm! Taste the delectable agony of my vines! "

"The Dryad rose up, floating upon a canopy of vines that bear her up to the high place shes dangled the helpless Orc. The stupid creature flailed about, helpless in her grasp as she inflicted herself upon him. Her bark-encrusted hands roamed about the Orcs green skin, pinching and groping at whatever struck her fancy."

isdr "You thought youd use me, you little tick, didnt you? First words out of your mouth when you saw me: Im gon fuck dat plant lady huh? Well {i}now{/i} whos fucking who?"

"Her claws raked his back, the Orc twitching in place as he cried out in pain. Rowan winced. He approached the plant woman, whose amber eyes darted over to him as he approached."

isdr "Ah Rowan. It has been a while."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Have we met?"

isdr "Oh, sweetling, you dont remember your beloved Isdruel?"
isdr "That gang of villagers that {i}brute{/i} with the crossbow and his army of lackeys who had stolen my sisters mushrooms? Surely youd at least recall the fight. "

if dryad_side == "isdruel":
    isdr "After all, you saved me like a blushing damsel in the fairy tales. You sexy thing."
    isdr "Arzyl really did give me a treat, sending {i}you{/i} of all people to greet me at the door!"
else:

    isdr "After all, you left me to fight those heathens on my own, despite their thieving manner."
    isdr "I did not expect a weakling like you to be the one Arzyl sent to fetch me."

ro "Well, she sent me. What are you doing to these guards?"

isdr "You mean these {i}brutes{/i}?!"

"Isdruel reached out, grasping the Orcs upturned face by the chin as she leered down at his helpless expression. A dark smile graced her chlorophyllic lips."

isdr "I am teaching them some manners. Care to join in on the fun?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Ill pass."

isdr "A shame. Perhaps another time then. Something tells me that you could indulge in a bit of {i}domination{/i} better than most."

"As if to exemplify this fact, Isdruel let go of the Orcs chin, her other hand curving around and slapping him hard in the face. The Orc wimpered, and Isdruel went eye to eye with him."

isdr "You. Do {i}not{/i}. Touch me without permission, worm!"

"She slapped him hard across the face again, her brambly vines dragging themselves across his back as the Orcs face contorted in pain. There was a manic, almost sadistic look in the Dryads eyes."
"Rowan felt a vague stirring in his gut: these were just Orcs, after all. Brutes who themselves had undoubtedly committed whatever atrocities they could in the early days of the Twins campaigns. Who was he to judge a bit of comeuppance? Then again, something about the Dryads pure malice made him feel"

$ isdrWatchFailed = False

label isdrMenu:

menu:
    "Disgusted. Put a stop to this now, however you can!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Let the Orcs go Isdruel. {i}Now{/i}."
        isdr "Hehe, why?"
        "Rowans knuckles went white from his grip on his blade hilt. His scowl deepened as he saw Isdruel, her eyes matching with his, dragged her sharp fingernails down the Orcs back in spiteful malevolence. Her smile widened as Rowan drew his sword."
        ro "Because if you dont, Ill hack you to pieces and use your bark for kindling."
        isdr "You flirt."
        "There was a long moment of tenseness, the two staring each other down as the Orc dangled in the air, whimpering in a desperate tone. At last Isdruel shrugged, her vines unravelling around the Orcs legs as he collapsed to the ground in a heap. Rowan did not let go of his sword."
        isdr "Funny, Arzyl said you {i}liked{/i} a girl who was into the rough stuff."
        ro "Then Arzyl is sorely mistaken."
        isdr "Or youre just playing coy."
        isdr "...Fine, lead the way. But I dont grovel to mortals. Arzyls going to get an earful about this."
        ro "I dont doubt that for a second. Tell her I said she should fix her own messes, next time."
        isdr "If this is how you solve problems for Arzyl, Im sure shell take you up on that offer."
        return
    "Impatient. Negotiate with the Dryad to let the Orc go.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Look, Isdruel-"
        isdr "Hold on a moment, Rowan. Were just getting to the best part."
        os "Gaaaah!"
        ro "I get that these guards acted outside their station, but they are loyal soldiers of the Twins."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "And if you think that torturing the servants of your would-be allies is going to secure their friendship, then youre sorely mistaken."
        "Isdruels sap-colored eyes trailed across Rowans impassive expression, her smile widening as she winked at him, as if it were all just some perverse game she was playing. She gave her best pout and released the Orc, who collapsed onto the ground in a heap."
        isdr "Fine. I see your point. Arzyl would be quite cross with me if I messed up her little diplomatic excursion."
        "The viney creature sidled up to Rowan, her arms wrapping around his as if he were her escort."
        isdr "Shall we, Rowan? I hope next time we meet you wont be so adverse to sharing little fun between us."
        ro "Something tells me that your definition of fun involves inflicting pain."
        isdr "Hehe, only on my inferiors. Who knows? Perhaps we can find someone mutually beneath us."
        return


    "Intrigued. Watch to see what she does." if isdrWatchFailed == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption < 30:
            "Rowan heard the first sound of the Orcs agony and felt a stirring in his chest. He couldnt just sit by and watch this happen! He had not yet sunk so low beneath his own morality, that he could sit by and ogle another beings pain."
            $ isdrWatchFailed = True
            jump isdrMenu
        else:
            "Rowan felt a strange sort of thrill watching Isdruel effortlessly torment the Orc. Despite his own misgivings, he found himself electrified by the sounds of the creatures distress."
            "Perhaps it was because of their ghoulish nature, or perhaps Rowan understood Orcs well enough to know that most of them were contemptible swine; either way, he could not bring himself to look away when Isdruel continued her sadistic vexations."
            "The Dryad lowered the Orc, his face level with her waist as she came face to face with his hanging junk. She reached out, her hands grasping the sexual organ with the curiosity of a child playing with a picked dandelion."
            isdr "Hm, so much fuss over so meagre an endowment."
            "Her hands began to roughly jerk him, her free hand reaching up to cup his testicles in a solid, tugging grip."
            isdr "Do you feel this, whelp? This is power. {i}This{/i} is control, not that banal bluster you and your friend were trying with me. That might make a mere mortal cower with fear, but I see it for the ruse that it is."
            "Her fingers clenched, and Rowan saw the Orcs face contort with pain. She held him for a long moment in her crushing grip, his body trembling at the precariousness of his position. The Orc let out a cry of pain."
            isdr "I could eviscerate you in an instant, you filthy cur. Had I less important business to attend to for my Queen, Id have likely done so."
            "The Dryad let the terrifying threat hang in the air for another long moment, then released her grip on the Orc, the vines holding up his legs and keeping him suspended in the air unravelling."
            "The Greenskin let out a yelp of surprise as he toppled to the ground, landing in a heap on top of his fellow Guard. The two collapsed into a pile of pitiful moaning."
            "She turned to face Rowan, a brilliant, emerald smile spreading across her face. Without a word she took him by the arm and ambled forward into the Castle courtyard, humming a low, hypnotic tune as she moved."
            isdr "My apologies for being late, Rowan. I was held up by the Twins unruly servants. You know how mongrels can get. The weak and powerless covet that which they cannot have."
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            ro "Sure."
            isdr "I see you did not try to stop the theatrics! Could it be Ive found a kindred spirit amongst the Twins misbegotten slaves?"
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            ro "I am no slave, Dryad."
            isdr "Mmm, no. Youre not. I can tell. Youre something {i}infinitely{/i} more intriguing than that."
            isdr "I would like to discuss this more with you in the days to come. Perhaps next time you can be a more {i}active participant{/i} in the fun?"
            ro "That depends entirely on where I am in that situation."
            "Rowan felt the Dryads grip tighten around him as her eyes held steady to him. Her smile widened."
            isdr "Oh dont worry sweetling you won't be the one dangling from my vines."
            return



label aryzlDialogueEnd:

$ arzylDialogueAvailable = False
return





label arzyls_gift:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"As Rowan approached the Lady of the Midnight Courts dank chambers once more, he came upon a truly concerning sight: Jezera standing in front of Arzyls closed door, tapping her toe against the ground with barely-restrained annoyance. Her head snapped over to look at him when he turned the corner."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Why is this door locked, my hero?"

ro "Will you ever tire of using that nickname on me?"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "I will at the exact moment it fails to get a rise from you."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "And I believe I asked you a question: {i}why{/i} is this door locked?"

ro "...Because Arzyl wanted some privacy?"

je "Then she was a fool to look for it while living under my roof. More to the point: if that was the case, she should not have invited me into her quarters in the first place."

ro "The Midnight Court has invited you to a personal meeting with their representative?"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Oh! Rowan! Is that the telltale hint of {i}jealousy{/i} I hear?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Hardly. You made me the arbiter of this alliance negotiation on your behalf, why bother giving me the task if youre just going to make deals behind my back?"

je "Who said anything about making a deal behind your back?"

ro "Why else would you be here?"

je "Why, for my own selfish interests of course. Did you expect anything less from me?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "No."

je "Ha ha! Goodness Rowan, but you are a terrible liar."

"With a smirk and a wink, Jezera waved her hand across the door. Like an obedient servant, the lock popped open."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Enough waiting. Come along, hero."

hide jezera with moveoutright
pause 1
hide rowan with moveoutright

scene black with fade

"The room is dark, murky and damp-smelling. Rowan could barely see in the gloom, his eyes failing to adjust as the heavy door slammed shut behind him."
" There was the sound of a hum, like the noxious buzzing of a hundred whispering voices melding together into a single, incomprehensible mass."
"Rowan felt the bottom drop out of his stomach, his hand reaching instinctively for his blade."

scene bg13 with fade

"One by one, eldritch candles made from black wax flickered to life. They glowed with a sickly, greenish hue, tainted with an almost miamsic glow that hung heavy in the room like a fog. As Rowans eyes at last adjusted to the dim coloration, he caught sight of a truly disturbing sight."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Gah! What in the hells are you doing?!"

show jezera displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

je "My, my, my, what do we have here?"

show arzyl neutral at cliohnaright with moveinright

arz "{i}AbrithAllach! Sakah nobbek! GepharYkaal!{/i}"

"Stretched across a long table, bound at the wrists and feet, a young elf struggled to free himself from the nightmare in which he found himself. He was naked from the waist up, his slender body straining against his manacles in futility."
"Catching sight of the two newcomers, he let out a keening cry which carried over the ceaseless, droning chant of the hooded and robed figures all around him."
"A humid, pinkish mist hung about him, distorting the murky light. The mist bent and shivered in geometric circles as Arzyl swirled her hands about them, twisting and bending the mist to suit her needs. "
"At each flowing gesture, the elven prisoners face twisted and jerked. When she reached into the swirling matrix near his chest and clenched her fingers, he screamed, the carmine smoke diverging from its singular stream into a dozen, trembling tributaries."

show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve

je "Fascinating."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "{i}Fascinating?!{/i} Shes torturing that poor elf!"

je "Incorrect. The pain the prisoner is feeling is merely a byproduct of her true intent."
je "Can you not see her subtle brilliance? She is manipulating the very essence of his spirit, the way a butcher tenderizes meat. Shes making a more succulent sacrifice. "

show jezera displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

je "Granted, I do not recall inviting her servants into Castle Bloodmeen for the demonstration; although I suppose now I at least get to see one of these rituals enacted properly, for once."

"Arzyl turned to face the Demon spawn, a curling smile breaking across her angular features like the midnight glimmer of an assassins blade."

arz "So you have come."

je "Of course I came! You kept me waiting at the door like a frightened neophyte."

arz "My sincerest apologies, Lady Jezera, but the ritual could not be halted in such a delicate moment. Not even for your sake."

"Arzyl spared Rowan a smirk and a fleeting wink before turning to her prisoner. She gestured towards him, beckoning Jezera forward."

arz "The sacrifice is prepared. We need only conduct the ritual."

show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve

je "Good! Then lets not waste any more time."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "What are you going to do?"

arz "What does it look like Im doing?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "You think {i}this{/i} is going to convince me that the Midnight Court are a better ally than the Red Sun Alliance?"

"At this, Arzyl quirked an eyebrow. A smile built across her face that sent a chill down Rowans spine. She walked up to him, her sultry footsteps criss crossing in front of her as she exaggerated the sway of her hips. She came to a halt in front of him."

show arzyl neutral at midright with moveinright

arz "Tell me, Rowan: just what is a soul?"

ro "Dont try to spin your words with me, witch."

arz "I wouldnt dream of it. You only need to listen."
arz "When my people arrived in Rosaria from a different plane of existence, we were as infants attempting to comprehend the new reality in which we found ourselves."

"Arzyls hands swirled around her, the clinging, pinkish smoke of her ritual building like a fog around her fingertips."



arz "The very air we breathed was an uncomfortable stranger; the ground we walked upon an unfamiliar echo from whence we came. The trees, and the rivers and the mountains a foul parody of our old existence. Not even the sky above us was the same."
arz "But we were Spirits of Nature, we were always meant to adapt or die, to embrace {i}change{/i}"

"Arzyl clenched her fist around a particularly thick strand of pinkish smoke. The prisoner let out a deafening scream."



arz "-Or face oblivion."

ro "Is that how you justify your atrocities against this poor fool? Survival of the fittest?"

arz "What would you call it? In nature, the strong consume the weak. Ask yourself: why is {i}he{/i} lying on the table, and not another from his village?"
arz "He was the chaff, the weakling; the sickly and decrepit. Does not the Lion hunt the oblivious Gazelle, does not the lizard devour the eggs of an absent Eagle? Morality is the false construct of a deluded animal in search of greater meaning. Strength and will are all that matter. "
arz "Are all that ever mattered."

"Arzyl turned back to face the manacled prisoner, her hands reaching out and grasping the trembling tendrils of smoke above his chest like a rope."

if society_type == 'feudal':
    show jezera displeased at edgeleft with dissolve
    je "Now now, Arzyl, be fair to the poor prisoner: it was chance that saw him captured. Nature is by no means a fair thing, regardless of how you might want to justify it. This boy got unlucky; don't try to claim otherwise."
    arz "Luck plays a part even in nature, my Lady"
    je "But we are not nature, my dear. {i}Our{/i} methods are a little more civilized. We have laws and titles to make things less random."
    je "I don't condone this kind of needless waste of resources. Moving forward, more suitable subjects will be selected for your use during your stay in the Castle: criminals, layabouts and the like."
    show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    je "It also gives a good incentive to try and earn the favor of my brother and I! "
else:

    je "I see we are kindred spirits, Arzyl! He lost because he couldn't stop you; you had the power to choose who in village would be yours, and he could do nothing to prevent himself from being chosen."
    arz "You are not mistaken, my Lady. This wretchs fate was sealed the moment I laid eyes upon him."
    je "Had he managed to fight you off or even destroy you, then that would have been his right to do; after all, he can hardly be blamed for killing a foe to preserve himself."
    je "But he didn't. So here he is."

ro "You hide behind your words, witch. But I have spoken with the Red Sun Alliance. They believe in Survival of the Fittest as well, and its not... "
ro "Whatever the hell this is supposed to be."

"Arzyl let out a contemptuous snort. She turned, her slender shoulders squaring as she looked down her nose at Rowan."

arz "Survival of the Fittest. What those enslaved beasts practice is Survival of the Favored."
arz "A thousand generations pass, and the weak are allowed to return from death in place of the strong. Only those who have properly prostrated themselves to that would-be messiah, Sol return. The weak-willed, the cowardly and the subservient."



arz "My sister died her last death six centuries ago. She was one of the strongest and fairest of all the Fae. But because she refuses to bow to that Golden Dragon, she remains trapped in limbo, fading away on our old plane of existence. "
arz "Had our realm been this green and verdant place you call Rosaria, she would have been the greatest among us. But instead she fades away, our old plane of existence slowly sapping her of her strength."

"Rowan could swear he could see tears building in the eyes of the ancient Fae sorceress."

arz "{i}That{/i} is what is unnatural. That is what the Red Sun Alliance offers my people, Rowan. Sol has infected us, polluted our very essence by shackling us to his will. He is nature corrupted, tamed to the tyranny of a single being, not for the sake of the natural ecosystem, but for his own, grasping vanity."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "If what you say is true, why do you toy with other beings spirits in the same way?"

arz "You are comparing an anthill to a mountain range. This Elf lives a natural life cycle - short and fleeting as it is. He is {i}afforded{/i} the chance to fail."

"Arzyl stared down at the struggling prisoner on the dais with an expression approaching envy."

arz "He is, in many ways, blessed in his rudimentary reality. He does not have to be anything other than what he is: in this case, my prey."
arz "I cannot speak to the confusing morays of your realities or your heavens or your gods, but at least once he dies this creature will go where those that created him intended, be that a comforting paradise, or a black abyss. "
arz "...When we Fae die, our spirits return to our original plane. We cannot pass beyond the veil again without Sols blessing. And If we linger too long in that deadened place of ash and memories, we wither."
arz "Sol is the gatekeeper, preventing us from returning, from existing without his overriding control. Life without free will is just a lingering suicide. My people {i}refuse{/i} to be his slaves, and thus, we return once more to the Elf lying upon the table."



arz "He - and many others like him - has provided us with an alternative means of survival. Just as Sol perverted our natural life cycles and and forced us to submit, we have twisted the laws this new reality to adapt to his "
arz "This is a ritual to replenish our souls. And the prisoner is the fuel."

show jezera displeased at midleft with moveinleft
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

je "My, my, what a conundrum this puts me in. As I recall Arzyl, one of your demands for this alliance was to have free access to take whomever you please from our occupied villages."

arz "Only the weak. Only the useless. Your servants and agents will of course be left alone."

je "Nevertheless, you are asking for the right to take people from their beds. {i}My{/i} subjects."
je "On the one hand, this kind of reckless kidnapping and sacrifice would be hell on our population, sowing fear and resentment wherever you go, and leaving me with the task of cleaning up your mess."
je "On the other hand"

show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

je "These powers of yours are quite {i}fascinating{/i}."

show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "You cant be serious."

arz "Doubt my methods if you must Rowan, but do not judge before you understand what it is that you are judging."

je "Hmm perhaps a demonstration is in order?"

"Another curling smile grew across Arzyls face. Her hands swirled again across the unseen plane above the elfs body where the pink mist hung like lingering, acrid smoke."

arz "If it pleases you, my Lady. I can show Rowan firsthand the raw power of a consumed soul."



arz "Shall I give it to you, Rowan? Shall I feed you the delectable sweetness of anothers life force? I promise you, you will not regret it.."

menu:
    "Accept Arzyls 'gift'.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ arzylGift = True
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "...Fine. Since youre going to kill this poor fool anyway, show me how this senseless death actually could mean something."

        arz "Oh, Rowan. You are as ravishing as you are wise."
        ro "-On one condition."
        je "Oh, here we go."
        ro "Make it quick. Make it painless. Youve already condemned that poor Elf to death, the least you can do is minimize his suffering."

        arz "That will significantly weaken the effect of the spell. If I try to limit his suffering, I am also hamstringing my ability to manipulate his-"
        ro "Do it my way, or dont do it at all."
        arz "Hm, you know Rowan I never noticed this about you, before."

        arz "Youre so forceful. I like that."
        "Arzyl turned back to face the half-conscious prisoner. Her hands reached out, fiddling in frenetic movements as her fingernails traced amongst the pink smoke. It swirled around her fingertips, attaching to it like rope tethers to a rising monolith."
        "Her chanting voice began to rise above the dim, her voice growing and growing in strength till it was booming in the low light of the room. The cultists calls turned to a gnashing wail as a light appeared."
        "The Prisoner jerked, his mouth gaping as his eyes became lidless husks. They stared up at oblivion. He seemed to scream, though no sound emerged from his voice."
        "In a rush, the pinkish smoke was sucked, as if in a vacuum into Arzyls fingertips. The prisoner collapsed against the table, dead. He looked empty, wrinkled and dry, as if he were a corpse worn away by a stinging desert sandstorm."
        arz "S-step forward Rowan. Quickly!"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
        show jezera displeased at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        pause 1
        scene white with fade
        show rowan necklace shock behind white
        "Arzyls hands felt cold upon Rowans brow as she laid her fingertips upon his head like a crown. There was a blinding flash, and for a moment his vision went white."
        ro "{i}Aaaah!{/i}"
        "Fever dreams of a passing spirit flowed like water through his consciousness. Names, faces, places, events pass beyond his eyes in a confusing mess of contradictions. Rowan felt in an instant the whole of the poor elfs memories."
        "A lone tear crawled down his cheek. Heat built in his mind as the energy redirected itself, dissipating the confusing jumble of sensations into a warm, soothing bliss."
        "When Rowan opened his eyes, he was on the floor, staring up at the ceiling."
        scene bg13 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        show arzyl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        je "Jeez, one silly soul-transfer and you go faint on us!"
        arz "The first spirit meld is always the hardest. Thankfully, he enjoyed only a watered down sensation. Many of those non-fae who endure a full spirit meld for the first time do not survive the experience."
        ro "Ugh what- what happened?"
        arz "You absorbed the preys soul. It has revitalized you."
        ro "I feel"

        arz "Younger? Stronger? {i}Filled{/i} with energy?"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Dirty."
        je "Ha ha! Oh Rowan, never change."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I saw his memories. Just for an instant, but-"
        arz "That was his spirit melding with yours, it takes some time before it breaks down into something consumable. I helped the process along as quickly as I could to spare you from..."

        arz "Hmph. Anyway, your newfound gifts will not last long; the ritual itself was stunted, due to the restrictions you placed upon me."
        je "Even still, most impressive. I can see the strength in Rowan myself!"


        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        show jezera happy at midleft with moveinleft
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        jump arzylGiftEnding
    "Refuse her gift.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ arzylGift = False
        ro "No."

        arz "...No?"
        ro "I will not be a part of this crime against nature."
        ro "This goes beyond cruel necessity Jezera. This is plain cruelty."
        ro "I know you dont care all that much about the subjects you rule."
        ro "...But by whatever small scrap of humanity you have left, {i}this{/i} is not the way to treat them. Youre trying to build an Empire, not govern over smouldering ashes."
        show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve
        je "Do not presume to tell {i}me{/i} what to do, Hero."
        show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
        je "That being said Ill be sure to take that into consideration, my loyal servant."
        "Arzyls eyes were filled with frigid malice. Her lips flattened into a line, her nose curling into a sneer as she let out a huff."

        arz "I expected better of you Rowan."
        "Rowan heard the scream before he realized what was happening. Arzyl clenched her hands tight around the pinkish smoke, where before she had been content to merely manipulate. Now her knuckles clenched like she was trying to choke the life out of him."
        "...And thats exactly what appeared to happen. The Elf writhed upon the table, his face reddening as his eyes bulged. The penultimate screech grew and grew, and grew, till Rowan winced and looked away."
        "How was a creature able to scream for so long? He didnt even pause to breathe."
        arz "{i}KakhKhaan!{/i}"
        "Arzyls fingers ripped the smoke into pieces like a child tearing apart a fallen leaf.The scream blessedly, mercifully stopped. The Elf collapsed against the table, twitching, his limbs moving in an uncoordinated and jerky fashion."
        "His eyelids fluttered, but his pupils were dilated, dead things that stared at nothing. Rowan felt for a brief, terrible moment that they were staring at him."
        arz "Seeing as no one here has need of this things soul, the demonstration is over."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        jump arzylGiftEnding


label arzylGiftEnding:

arz "{i}Now{/i} do you believe me, my lady?"

je "It is indeed a neat trick, my dear. Whether or not it ultimately serves my purposes? Well"

"Jezeras predatory smile was like a fistful of razors in her mouth. She stared at Rowan with a long, knowing look."

je "That remains to be seen."

arz "Do not allow anothers words to sway you one way or the other, my Lady. Perhaps next time {i}you{/i} could be the target of such an empowering ritual?"

je "Perhaps. We would - of course - need to take the necessary precautions."
je "After all, you can never be too careful, even with friends."

arz "You need not worry when in my august company, Jezera. I am committed to showing you and your brother that the Midnight Court is the best possible ally you could have."

"Arzyl shot a glance over in Rowans direction, her eyebrow quirking. He couldnt tell if she was flirting with him or glaring at him."

arz "And conversely, no worse enemy."

je "Hm, I will admit, there are a few details about this ritual that Id like to go over with you perhaps in private."



arz "Hmm, that sounds positively delightful, my Lady."

je "Rowan, would you give us the room?"
je "Hm better yet, will you stick around? Perhaps in watching us, youll learn something about the nature of magic."

if arzylGift == False:
    "Arzyls eyes flashed at Jezeras offer."

    arz "No. He does not deserve to see what transpires. Do you reward a dog for going against your commands?"
    je "Oh come now Arzyl, dont you like an audience?"
    arz "Only those who are worthy to see such a spectacle."
    arz "Perhaps another time, when my tempers have cooled and Rowan has gained the proper perspective."
    "Jezera held eyes with the stoic Fae for a moment, then shrugged."
    je "Sorry Rowan, seems like the deals off. On your way, then. Arzyl and I have some business to discuss."
    je "Dont wait up."
    "Rowan took his leave, sliding free from Arzyls room and the limp body splayed across the table nearby with a shudder of relief. He might have angered Arzyl, but at least he had maintained his dignity."
    "...For all that was worth at this point. He did his best to put the poor Elf out of his mind, though the memory of his vacant, soulless eyes hovered in his mind for several hours thereafter."
    jump aryzlDialogueEnd

"Rowan knew Jezera well enough by now to know precisely what she intended to do with Arzyl. He stood firm for a few moments as Arzyls chanting circle of hooded followers slowly filed out of the room."
"The way Jezeras eyes roamed across Arzyls succulent form told to her true motives. The lack of an invitation to join in the discussion spelled out the voyueristic purpose of Rowns presence as well, should he choose to stay."

menu:
    "Stay and watch.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump jezArzSex
    "Leave gracefully.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I shall take my leave."
        je "Why did I have a feeling that would be the case?"
        "Jezera planted a thoughtful finger on her lips and smirked. Rowan did his best to ignore the jab."
        ro "Do you have any more orders for me, my Lady?"
        "Rowans Demonic mistress let out a snort."
        je "No. That will be all, my hero. Run along now, I have a competition to win."
        "Deciding that any words he might use in this moment would only give Jezera ammunition for more mockery, Rowan pivoted on his heel and left the room. He heard one last, mocking chuckle emerge from Jezera before the door closed behind him."
        jump aryzlDialogueEnd

label jezArzSex:

"Deciding that any words he might use in this moment would only give Jezera ammunition for more mockery, Rowan planted his feet and said nothing. Arzyls unearthly eyes began to glow with mirth."

arz "You only want him here as an audience."

je "Of course! Now lets get that robe off."



"Jezera strode forward, grasping Arzyls milky tits in a rough grope. She unceremoniously ripped her slim blue bodice, exposing the Faes heaving breasts and pink areolae. Rowans eyes trailed across them, his face betraying no expression as Jezera cast a sly gaze over her shoulder in his direction."

je "Time for a demonstration of my own!"

"Rowans demonic mistress kneaded the Faes breasts within her hands, her grin growing as Arzyls face struggled to maintain its cold indifference. Jezera, ever the minx, leaned up and planted a wet kiss upon the stoic creatures lips."

arz "Please: we can do far better than this. Perhaps another demonstration is in order?"

"Arzyls slender fingers slid across the bare, purple skin of Jezeras shoulders, sliding off her crimson dress with an almost effortless grace. Her hands trailed southward, grasping Jezeras still-covered bottom in her hands. The Demon let out a contented purr."
"Her purr turned into a sudden gasp as Arzyl whispered something under her breath, her fingers hovering over Jezeras tailbone as they massaged something that only she could see. Jezera shuddered for a moment, pulling back before Arzyl could get a firm grip on her."

je "Naughty little witch! And here I thought we were playing a simple lovers game."

arz "Why settle for such pale mundanities, my Lady? We are both better than that."

"As if to exemplify that fact, Arzyl reached out and brazenly groped Jezeras left breast, pulling aside the crimson fabric to tweak her nipple. The Demon let out a pleasured laugh."

je "Hmm, careful what you wish for, my dear. If we go by that particular, juicy metaphor: you are attempting to out-hunt a lioness."


scene cg518 with fade

show arzyl neutral behind cg518
show jezera happy behind cg518
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg518

"A whispered breath is all it took, and familiar, tendrils of power erupted from her fingertips. But unlike her normal, eldritch puppeteering, this took a decidedly different turn. "
"For one the ropes were now pinkish, almost purple in coloration. They swept about her like whips before stretching down towards the Faes crotch."
"They rubbed against the fabric of her underwear with a pleasing friction, causing the Fae to let out a low, breathless sigh. Her thighs clenched for a moment before she put a hand to Jezeras wrist. "

arz "{i}Ah!{/i} Yes! You are exactly what I expected, my Lady. Powerful and fearless, delight and danger together as one."
arz "But why should unleash ourselves upon each other so quickly? Isnt the kill far more savoury when it has been properly"

je "Stuffed?"

arz "Hmm, I was more thinking chased down."

je "What did you have in mind, my dear?"

arz "A game. A test, if you will. "

je "Of our abilities?"

arz "Of our ability to resist one another."

"The low growl that emerged from Jezeras throat told Rowan everything he needed to know about the stakes of their unspoken wager. Her eyes practically shined with glee as she began to caress the ancient creatures chest with her free hand."

je "Mmm, so it is a lovers game, then. One I fully intend to win."

"It was as if her words were the spell to some sinister ritual, for in the blink of an eye Arzyl and Jezera were in each others arms. They ripped at one anothers clothing with the heedless care of two sweethearts on a midnight tryst."
"They were naked, their hands roaming across one another, groping flesh and pinching bottoms."
"Jezeras used her left hand to touch, and her right hand to cast, her fingers rubbing together to stimulate movement across the hair-thin tendrils under her command. More erupted from her fingertips, swirling about Arzyls breasts and forming something approaching breast manacles."
"Arzyl gasped, her body going taut at the same time the ropes did. The very touch of them seemed to stimulate pleasure, and Rowan could see her mouth open wide in a near-orgasmic O. The ropes flashed pink, and Arzyl let out a literal squeal."
"Not to be outdone, Arzyls fingers reached out to caress Jezeras body, her face, her breasts. Everywhere the fingers traced, goosebumps appeared. Rowan watched as Jezera shivered, her concentration wavering as she struggled to keep her knees together."
"Arzyl ran her fingers down Jezeras spine, leaning forward and planting her thick lips upon Jezeras extended neck. The Demon laughed at the Faes impudence, planting her hand in a rough spank across Arzyls ass as her spell-finger continued to grind and twist and pull against the threads upon the ethereal creatures cunt."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan did his best to keep his face impassive and his gaze faraway as he stood in front of the increasingly-erotic display."
    "Both of the voluptuous women were gasping and panting, the raw heat and stench wafting over his nose and bringing an uncomfortable twinge in his pants. He did his best to ignore the pleasured cries and glances Jezera shot his way every so often."
else:

    "Rowan couldnt help but gawk at the lewd display. Jezera and Arzyl were going at one another like bitches in heat, their bodies slick with sweat as they engaged in their erotic competition to out-tease the other."
    "The hapless spectator found himself reaching down to fondle his growing erection through his pants. Jezera smirked at his arousal."

"The twining torsion of Jezeras semi-corporeal threads twisted and squirmed against Arzyls soaked thighs. She grimaced, her magic fingers leaving a trail of shivering ecstacy across Jezera as she tried to resist her partners magics."
"Jezera grunted, leaning forward and taking Arzyls right nipple in her mouth. Her casting hand sent out yet more pleasure ropes which wound tight about the other nipple, clenching and constraining like the contractions of her vagina."
"Seeming to almost read Rowans thoughts, Arzyl reached down, her fingers curling into a question mark that found its answer at the junction of Jezeras thighs. She cried out, grasping Arzyls arm to steady herself, to keep her own legs from giving out."

je "C-clever... "

"Jezera shifted focus, clenching her fingers as her hand clasped tight to Arzyls ass, pulling them together, chest to chest. The Demonic twin clenched her teeth, her brow furrowing with concentration even as her wet sex glistened with every schlicking sound that the Fae witch inflicted with her finger."
"It was an utterly ruthless game of teasing."
"The first sign that the sexual dam had broken came when Arzyls pale face reddened to a bright, cherry color. She bit her lower lip, her eyes clenching for a moment. Jezeras ropy tendrils slid across her mound, dragging with slow, delectable torsion up the length of her womanhood, wrapping tight around her clit."
"Jezera flicked her thumb across her hand, and more ropes emerged. One wrapped itself tight around Arzyls luscious lips, sealing whatever spell the ancient Fae had been about to utter. Her body went slack, her fingers slipping bonelessly from Jezeras drooling snatch as she shuddered in place."

arz "{i}Aaaahn!{/i}"

"Rowan watched as the vaunted Voice of the Fae cried out and orgasmed onto the floor, a flood of feminine fluids squirting forth as Jezeras relentless ropes pulled tighter and tighter, forcing the Witch to helplessly endure the erotic euporia that radiated out from their touch."
"Jezera, her face as red as her opponents, laughed aloud."

je "{i}Mmmmh{/i}, that was a good one! I look forward to giving you many more in the hours to come, my dear."

arz "{i}Hah haaaah{/i}"

"Despite Jezeras bold words, Rowan could see she was nearing her limit. Her spine was taut like a drawn bowstring, and her body all but quivered like one too. She allowed the mystic ropes that bound Arzyl to become incorporeal, and the Fae collapsed back onto her bed, panting."

je "The point has been made. Rowan, give us the room."

ro "...Yes."

"His face bright red with embarrassment, and perhaps more than a bit of arousal, Rowan pivoted on his heel and left the room. He heard one last, mocking chuckle emerge from Jezera before the door closed behind him."

je "Quickly now, best two out of three!"

jump aryzlDialogueEnd
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('sexy_elf_thief1', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=30',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('sexy_elf_thief2', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), depends=('sexy_elf_thief1',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)



label sexy_elf_thief1:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show incubus 1 neutral at midright with dissolve

"One of the Twins spies approached Rowan and bowed his head."

spy "General, reports have come in that a convoy of people is attempting to flee Reave."

"Rowan nodded, quickly chewing over the information."

ro "Did you learn why?"

spy "It is my place to report, not to offer wisdom. But from what I can tell, they fear for their lives and property after the fall of their lord's Keep, my Lord."

if serveChoice == 4:
    "Rowan was not surprised that some across Rosaria would resist the new order of things."
    "Still, he felt that he could not simply let the convoy leave the Twins newly formed holding, if he had the chance."
    ro "(The twins would feel humiliated, Andras more than Jezera, if they found out some peasants were simply allowed to walk away.)"
    "It was also a sure bet that among the group trying to flee would be skilled laborers that would be needed for the Twins future plans in the area."

elif avatar.corruption > 30:
    "Rowan mulled over the development. There might be a chance that he could help get the people to safety."
    "Even if they could not help Rosaria this day, perhaps one day they might return home and help protect their home."
else:

    ro "(These fools are courting death.)"
    "He understood their eagerness to flee Rosaria and escape the Twins, but it what they were attempting had very little chance of success."
    ro "(All it would take is one orc patrol and then all of them would be killed before they even had a chance to run.)"

"He blinked and turned his attention back towards the spy."

ro "Return to your duties, I will keep an eye on the situation."

spy "Of course, my Lord."

return





label sexy_elf_thief2:

scene bg31 with fade

"Rowan arrived at the place that the spy had told him about, the convoy of would-be refugees was here as he had said."

menu:
    "Seize the convoy with a company of Orcs":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump seizeConvoy
    "Infiltrate the convoy to learn more about it.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump infiltrateConvoy


label seizeConvoy:

"Rowan arrived at the convoys location with a host of brutal Orcs at his back."
"His scouts found the perfect point to attack the convoy with a pincer move. Rowans aim was to quickly strike and surround the convoy so that people couldnt break through and flee."
"A murky cloudy sky formed the backdrop for their assembly. Once his warriors were in position, Rowan gave the signal, and the greenskins charged in with a bone-rumbling roar."
"When the people traveling to leave their homes realized what was happening, fear spread through them like a ghostly chill."
"The convoy was not wholly defenseless, but as Rowan closed with them, he saw the terror in the faces of every man and woman who raised up a sword or spear."
"Blades shook and spear tips were not even raised to properly fend off the Orcs initial press."
"Rowan imagined all of their slim hopes formed after escaping Raeve vanishing as his host smashed against their feeble defense line."
"One face did stick out to him as he followed behind the vanguard. There, quickly surveying the situation with sharp eyes was an elven woman."
"He saw her pretend to surrender to an orc, only to pull out a shiny dagger and slice the sinew of the raiders hamstring. When he fell, her blade slashed again, this time across his neck."

show rowan necklace neutral behind bg25

ro "Hmmm."

"Knowing she might try to rally the people around her into some kind of suicidal last stand, Rowan moved to defeat her."
"Unfortunately, among the screams and carnage of the assault, he lost track of the raven-haired woman."
"Most of his luck held though as the surviving Rosarians defending against the orcs soon dropped their weapons, raising their hands in defeat."
"A few Orcs barked back, wishing to take their pound of flesh to avenge their few fallen comrades, but Rowan put a quick end to that."

hide rowan
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

ro "The battle is over! These people are now the property of your Masters!"

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

"If the greenskins did not appreciate his decision, they kept their big jaws shut. After that, the convoy began marching again, this time in a very different direction."
"Rowan led them to the portal he and the orcs had used. Once they returned back to Castle Bloodmeen, each and every soul who had tried to flee the country was put to good use."

if serveChoice == 4:
    "He watched many hopeless faces pass him as the procession moved to an assembly point outside the formidable castle."
    "Some still had hope in their eyes. He wished them well, even though he knew it would be best to abandon such feelings quickly."
    ro "(Hope dies here. All they can hope for is service to something greater. The faster they realize that, the better off theyll be)"

elif avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan felt a knot in his stomach each time he saw defeat and hopelessness on the faces of the former convoy members."
    "With the loss of their freedom, they would now serve the Twins wherever the Demons needed more manpower."
    "Deep in his heart, he knew he had to be strong, for himself and for them. He had to keep hope alive for the small chance that one day things would change."
    "He thought privately to himself they needed to hold onto hope, a silent prayer that he hoped some among the mass might hear."
else:

    "Standing in front of the defeated mass of people who tried to flee from the Twins, Rowan thought on his actions."
    "He felt confident that if the convoy had been left out in the open, it would simply have been a matter of time before they were attacked by bandits or worse."
    "At least this way they would keep their lives and some good could come of their situation. He knew Andras would approve this raid. And a happy Andras was more likely to cooperate with him. "

$ avatar.add_exp (150)
$ change_prisoners(10)
$ change_favor('andras', 2)
$ avatar.corruption += 10
$ avatar.add_guilt(10)
return



label infiltrateConvoy:

"When he got close to the convoy, Rowan pulled on some worn clothes and a ratty cloak hed found from the castles stores. "

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "(I cant just walk up to the convoy and be spotted immediately, that will end the plan before it begins.)"

"The convoy was actually well hidden among some hills and trees. Whoever was their guide appeared to know the land well based on the choice of a resting point."
"When Rowan walked in close, he was met with spear and sword by a group of paltry guards protecting the group."
"The hero of Kast easily managed to convince them that he was just another Rosarian, fleeing from the terror that had befallen Raeve."
"Once he got into the main throng of people, he began observing the group."
"There were some minor nobles, but it appeared that the majority of the people were peasants, perhaps fleeing the dawning famine starting to sweep through the land."
"They had taken their children and everything they could carry and joined Sylaris, the leader of the group."
"Just as Rowan was about to find her, she found him."
"Her eyes were as sharp as the ends of her ears as she looked over the man standing in front of her."

syl "Hmmph. Im Sylaris, leader of the caravan. And I dont think youre on my list."

"She said coldly, observing him with a solemn stare. The woman had long black hair and knife-shaped ears."
"Her pose betrayed her guarded stance and Rowans eyes landed on the sword at her side and the dagger sheathed on the womans hip."

ro "Im not. The name is Rowan."

"If shed heard the name, the elfs expression did not betray any recognition."

ro "I heard rumors about this group from some farmers. If you mean to escape this wretched place, I wish to come along."

syl "The more the merrier, if you have the coin."

"Rowan nodded slowly and then pulled out a coin pouch. When she saw the glint of gold, the elfs shoulders relaxed somewhat."
"She chuckled but then chewed on her lip as she turned away from Rowan and glanced towards the mass of people she was apparently leading."

syl "Shame that it wont do you any good. We cannot advance, and Its probably the time the noose finally slides down around my neck for good."

ro "Whats the problem?"

syl "We use scouts to guide the way and make sure we dont run into trouble. My top man, Grelond, has not returned in several days."

"She sighed heavily while resting her hands on her hips."

syl "He was my best eye, and also had our map of the region."

"Rowan judged that the woman feared what might happen next. If she continued forward, the convoy could be snapped up."
"On the other hand, both he and Sylaris knew that with each passing hour, the odds that theyd be discovered increased."
"It would be a simple thing for any group of raiders or bandits to fall upon the convoy, kill anyone who resisted, and take every scrap of food and supplies from the refugees."
"Rowans gaze landed on the elf woman in her tight, leather armor. She noticed his gaze and her chin lifted up as she eyed him warily."

syl "What?"

ro "I served in the Solansian forces as a ranger, I can navigate you and the convoy to the east."

"Her head cocked to the side."

syl "I dont want false hope. And I cannot suffer fools because then all of them would suffer too"

"She waved a hand out, gesturing towards the multitude of tired and hungry refugees assembled around them."

ro "The only way we can overcome these beasts is by working together. I swear on my life that I can lead you through them."

"As an effective general of the Twins military forces, Rowans skills in tracking were second to none."
"His assuredness won over the taciturn elf, and she eventually obliged him, but not without threatening to gut him if he led the group astray."
"With that, the Hero of Karst began making the preparations, which included drawing up a new map of the area to lead the refugees to safety."
"But before that, he had a choice to make. He had not come here simply to spare some people from the conflict he was trapped in. Had he?"

menu:
    "Earn Sylaris trust to turn her into one of your agents one day.":
        $ sylarisSpy = True
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene black with fade
        "Knowing the value of hunting down surviving nobles and other potentially powerful opponents to the Twins plans, Rowan decided that he would work on turning Sylaris to his side."
        "The first step was guiding the convoy out and doing his best to ensure he appeared as he should, someone with knowledge of the area."
        "Naturally, with his knowledge of the region, the former hero of the land played a false ranger quite well and the convoy never ran into trouble."
        "He did more than that, however. Whenever he could, he spoke to the elfs agents, seeking out the most ideal candidate to be turned into his agent on the inside."
        "Rowan could have tried turning Sylaris to begin with, but he believed she would see his ploy coming a mile away."
        "So, he ended up working on a man named Vekylion, planting the idea in the mans mind that information about future convoys and the people backing them would be worth a pretty gold."
        "The measure was a gamble, and a few nights, Rowan prepared himself for the worst, either to be killed in his sleep or to have to fight his way out of the convoy if Vekylion turned on him."
        "In the end, he made it to the final day with his throat intact. The train of refugees crossed the border, leaving their home and everything else they had known behind."
        "What will happen to us now?"
        "Ive never known any other home but Rosaria."
        "How are we going to find food?"
        "At one point, he nearly spoke up to tell them that they should have stayed and served the Twins, but he kept his lips shut and left the people to press on towards their uncertain path."
        "With both his fake and true mission accomplished, he went to meet with Sylaris and bid her farewell."
    "Help Sylaris lead these people to safety.":

        $ sylarisSpy = False
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene black with fade
        "Rowan decided that he would help the people out without hope of any reward beyond leading them to safety."
        "The former soldier of Rosaria did not wish to merely stand by if he could ease their suffering."
        "He decided to help Sylaris and the people cross the border to flee the darkness falling on Rosaria."
        "The convoy got back on the move and Rowan led Sylaris and her people for the rest of their journey."
        "A few times they had to stop to avoid orc patrols, but Rowan always managed to keep them at a distance."
        "He used his skills from the war to good advantage as well, teaching the travelers a few tips and tricks to help cover up as much of their trail as they could."
        "In the end, they reached the border. It was a moment of elation for many of the people, though some could not help their darkened spirits."
        "What will happen to us now?"
        "Ive never known any other home but Rosaria."
        "How are we going to find food?"
        "Rowan had no answers for them as he watched them continue marching on the path. He made to meet with Sylaris, one last time before returning to Castle Bloodmeen."

scene bg31 with fade

"With the refugees safe, the elf and her small crew set up a small camp for the night."
"Rowan was preparing to head back to the portal when Sylaris found him near her tent."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

syl "Thank you. You did something good today. Tomorrow well begin again."

"Rowan nodded to her and then felt a little surprised when the cunning woman chuckled lightly."

syl "Haha. I would ask you to stay, but I think your fight is bigger than just slow, plodding caravan protection."

ro "You could say that."

syl "Well, I am grateful. This is the third convoy, but really its the only one that made it."
syl "The first was butchered, and on the second we lost three-quarters of the people."

"Her chin bowed and she suddenly looked weary beyond her years."

ro "So why do you do this? Put yourself at risk?"

syl "It is something I know how to do, and I know it helps people. A darkness is rising on the land and if I can help, even a few, I know that I should."

"She gazed at him and sniffed before collecting her wits. Sylaris shifted awkwardly on her feet in front of the Hero of Karst."

syl "But I must thank you. And Well, gold hardly seems fair for a man of your skills"

"Her eyes glance at him and Rowan noticed the elfs enchanting eyes bounce from looking at him to looking at the entrance of her tent."

menu:
    "Join Sylaris in her tent.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump sylSex
    "The safety of the people is thanks enough.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "You are generous."
        "Sylaris scoffed and then fixed him with a rather dismissive look."
        syl "I wasnt trying to be generous. It is not like only you would enjoy yourself."
        "Rowan nodded before taking a beat."
        ro "All the same, its best I get moving again. Farewell Sylaris. I hope we meet again."
        syl "Aye. Safe travels, Rowan."
        "With that, the adventurer began moving, leaving the elf and the convoy behind."
        jump elfThiefEnd2

label sylSex:

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan joined her in the tent. It was threadbare with a small area for bedding and a small trunk for clothes and belongings."
"He also spied bags that hed assumed were full of the take from her convoys so far. It appeared shed made a small fortune."

ro "(She could stop this and live a life of comfort if she wanted to.)"

"The elf noticed him looking at the bags."

syl "Things have not changed for me much. I still take money from people. Once a thief, always a thief."

ro "Youre taking their money to keep them alive."

"The sigh that came from her lips was coated in disappointment, or was it shame?"

syl "A good deed does not vanquish the bad. When I see the faces of the poor children, looking lost and confused, I"

"For a moment she trailed off and her head jerked away from the bags of gold to gaze at him."

syl "I just think back to all my marks from before. My wicked acts were small, but it feels like they helped make things worse."
syl "And now look where we are."

menu:
    "Tell her it isn't her fault.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        syl "If you say so."
    "Tell her she is doing her best now.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        syl "True enough. I just hope it counts for something"

syl "Anyway, I didnt bring you in here to talk about me. "


scene black with fade

"Rowan watched Sylaris turn her lithe form away from him. She stepped out of her boots and then knelt down on her bedding."
"He felt his cock stir as she grabbed at her belt. The elfs long fingers worked their magic and began pulling down her pants to reveal her soft, porcelain flesh."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black
"Rowan moved closer, feeling lust rise up in his body as Sylaris went further."

syl "I have learned you are a man of some skill, Rowan. I hope those skills can help me here."

ro "You wont be disappointed."

syl "Mmm."

"With that, she finished pulling her pants down around her ankles, exposing her dewy elven pussy to the humans warming gaze."
"Rowan put his hands on her sides, slowly running them down her frame to get her ready. However, she pulled out of his grasp as she went down on all fours and turned back to him impatiently."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

syl "Hurry up and get started. I wish I could say I have all night, but time is not on my side."

ro "Hmph, that was fast, you aren't even wet yet. I normally prefer to take things slow but..."

"Rowan did not delay further. He settled in behind the sexy woman with her long knife-ears and spat on his cock to help lube it up."
"If she wasn't interested in foreplay, this would be something simple rather than intimate."
"Like a candle in the dark, the pleasant notes of Sylariss moans brightened up the evening as Rowan began pumping harder."

syl "Yes Fuck Give it to me Rowan Im Nrwaaha!"

ro "I see you're a quickshot then? You didn't even need to be buttered up first."

"The elfs exposed flesh rumbled as she succumbed to the burning heat in her loins. Rowan felt her folds twitching around him."

syl "Fuck you, a girl like me needs to be ready to leap at a moment's notice. I could miss my chance otherwise."

"Sylaris pussy seemed as eager as her body, clinging all over his length, bidding him to go deeper. But when he felt his balls tightening, she must have sensed what was coming as well."


syl "Not inside. Huhah my face I want your cum on my face!"


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

"Rowan nodded and his fingers sank into the elfs tasty ass as he pulled his throbbing member free from her velvety warmth."

ro "Since you want it this way..."

"He stepped over in front of Sylaris and expelled his load all over her pretty face."
"Sylaris welcomed every spurt and every drop. It must have been some time since shed known the kind of relief that hed given her."
"As he watched the ropes of warm jizz slipping down her face, Rowan felt a bit surprised when a small smile broke across her features."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

ro "I take it then, you didn't mind my quick shot?"

"Rowans muscular chest heaved as his dick finished jerking from the radiant pleasure of his orgasm."

syl "Not bad not bad at all, Rowan."

"Sylaris face was a mess, but the elf appeared to have no problem looking like a two-gold whore in front of the man who helped lead her convoy to safety."
"Instead, her tongue reached out, making for quite the tantalizing display as she washed some of Rowans cum from her exquisite features."

ro "After being used like a cheap whore, you've got a smile on your face and are licking the semen of a man you don't even know? Normally I'd call that pretty terrible treatment of a lady."

syl "It's not my first time being used like that. You wouldn't believe how many men will line up for a chance at an elven maiden. Too bad for them I charged extra."

ro "You certainly seemed to enjoy playing your old game."

"A thought crossed Rowan's mind and he reached out under her bedmat. Sure enough, his coin purse was pulled from it. He gave it an experimental toss to make sure she hadn't also pulled some of the coins out while they'd been having their fun."

ro "'Once a thief, always a thief' was it?"

scene black with fade
show rowan hood neutral behind black

"She merely shrugged. The two got washed up and then Sylaris prepared to see him off. The convoy keepers had done their job, but in an hour or two, they would have to press on."
"As he watched the company led by the former thief take off, Rowan gave one final farewell."

ro "I wish you luck in the trials ahead."

syl "Heh. Keep it. Ill take gold any day."

label elfThiefEnd2:

scene bg31 with fade

if sylarisSpy:
    if serveChoice == 4:
        if avatar.corruption > 30:
            "Rowan felt good about helping the beleaguered travelers, but it was not as easy to feel the same concerning his other activities.."
            "Placing a spy in Sylaris operation meant that eventually, her groups goal of working for the betterment of Rosaria would be twisted to other goals."
            "Privately Rowan wondered if he might be falling deeper under Jezeras sway."

        elif avatar.corruption > 59:
            "Rowan felt adrift as he pressed on, leaving Sylaris and the business of the convoy behind."
            "It felt wicked, dishonorable, to put a wolf among the sheep as he had done."
            "He did not know if he felt good because he knew it was something Jezera would have done? Or because he appreciated his own deception."
            "One way or another, he knew that one day, the small fish he had gained might hopefully lead him to bigger, more important fish."
        else:

            "The adventurer felt chipper in the aftermath of the quest. Alas, the feeling did not last long before a dark shadow fell over him when he caught Sylaris eyes one last time."
            "The good that he had done for the refugees would fall to the waterside once his deal with his agent bore fruit."
            "Rowan wondered if Jezera once felt the same bittersweet taste when she first began constructing her machinations and plots."

    elif avatar.corruption > 59:
        "Part of him regretted not simply raiding the Elf and her convoy."
        "Such a devastating blow to the hope of Rosaria would have amused Andras to say the least."
        "Still, when Rowan took stock of the situation, his new agent Vekylion would hopefully prove useful."
        "Not only would the traitor help Rowan keep tabs on Sylaris who herself might be an asset, Vekylion might also learn of the people sponsoring her activities."
        "Whoever they were, Rowan believed that they might be influential in the tumultuous times ahead."
    else:

        "The sting of betraying Sylaris by winning Vekylion over to the Twins side did not leave Rowan quickly."
        "Still, the harsh reality of the situation was that at any moment, if his performance as their General was found wanting, the demons might move against him."
        "Having an insider within any future convoys was the smart bet, one he was sure that even Sylaris would take if she were in his position."
    $ avatar.add_exp (150)
    $ change_favor('jezera', 2)

    $ avatar.corruption += 5
else:

    if serveChoice == 4:
        "It was a risk, helping the refugees leave Rosaria. It was an even greater risk to keep Sylaris and her associates a secret from his Demonic captors."
        "Still, some part of him knew he could not do more damage to them than his earlier actions already did."
    elif avatar.corruption > 59:
        "A part of Rowan regretted simply helping Sylaris and her crew deliver the downtrodden mass out of danger for nothing more than their thanks."
        "It was a great and benevolent gesture, which was plain to him, but he imagined it playing a small role in the long run."
    else:
        "All victories, even the smallest ones, were to be enjoyed, especially with the world as it was."
        "Rowan knew that the small deed of helping Sylaris and the people would not do much in the long run."
        "Still, he had to keep faith, to hold onto his humanity, and Rowan did not regret lending the elf his aide."
        "Every little bit counts, after all. War is not finished with one battle, but a thousand small ones."
        "Rowan took solace in that and then continued exploring the land."
        $ avatar.add_exp (150)
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init -1 python:


    pr_system = 30

    pr_warning = 39
    pr_story = 40

    pr_bld_intro = 45

    pr_npc_high = 46
    pr_npc = 47
    pr_npc_fallback = 47

    pr_ruler_high = 52

    pr_ruler = 53

    pr_new_bld = 60
    pr_new_upgr = 61
    pr_new_rs = 62

    pr_map_res = 70

    pr_map_rnd = 72
    pr_fallback = 200

    pr_system_last = 210


init python:
    pass



label nothing_happened:
    "This is debug event that should not be seen in normal game. No other events were triggered in choosen events pool."
    return


label end_map_exploration:

    $ renpy.set_return_stack(renpy.get_return_stack()[:1])
    $ msgs.show('{color=#E44238}Map exploration ended by event{/color}')
    return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('heartsong_dream_1', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week == 17',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority='pr_story')
    event('heartsong_dream_2', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week == 19',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority='pr_story')
    event('heartsong_dream_3', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week == 21',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority='pr_story')

label heartsong_dream_1:


scene cg790 with fade
pause 3

"Pine needles descend in a thorny rain upon the orphans head. They collect and tangle in his moppish hair, like the laurel crown of a woodland king."
"He can feel his heartbeat, quick and pattering as it beats a nervous furor in his chest. Tiny fingers clench tight upon the yew bow in his hand. His toes tremble in his boots, numb from the frosty snow that engulfs his legs up to his ankles."
"The boys left arm strains from the force of the draw, his elbow shivering as his fingers cling fast to the nock of the arrow."
"Across the gulf of space and time, he stares, wide eyed, at the tiny creature standing in front of him."
"Yellow eyes peer back. Fearless, curious, penetrating. Her black nose wrinkles as it sniffs the air."
"The pale fox regards Rowan with curiosity, pausing mid-step in the snow as it waits for the human to make the first move. They are less than a dozen paces away from one another."
"And yet, he hesitates."
"How did he get here?"
"Cold memories leak in to fill the yawning cracks. A blur of continuity spreads across his mind: the disappearance of his parents, the sudden, jarring shift from domestic bliss to orphaned isolation."
"Weeks of frightened solitude. The villagers coming to see him, alone and hungry in the family cabin. Words: empty explanations and quiet platitudes. He does not register them, he only asks why."
"They take him into the Elders home. Flashes of a strange bed, an unfamiliar hearth and foreign food made by a strangers hands scamper through his mind."
"Questions. Endless, unanswerable questions. No one can tell him anything. No one can explain whats happened: where they have gone, why he is alone."
"Tears. Anger. Frustration. A desperate need to search, to find them, to make things go back to the way they were."
"He packs his things in secret, squirreling away what food and supplies he can, then makes tracks to Das old hunting grounds."
"And now here he stands: three days into the wild with his supplies exhausted and not one step closer to discovering an answer he would never find."
"The foxs reasons for being here are a mystery, but the rumble in Rowans belly was far less ambiguous."
"Hed never killed anything before."
"Something hot and wet fills the small boys eyes, obscuring but not impeding his vision. He blinks them away. His breath issues forth in great, white gouts from his mouth as he lets loose a shuddering exhale."

menu:
    "He looses the nock, and the arrow flies.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        scene black with fade
        "Quivering fingers release the arrow, and it fires forth with deadly precision. The yew groans as the bowstring twangs in his grasp."
        "A dark bolt speeds across the white landscape, punching into the small fox and sending her sprawling."
        "A startled yelp. Rowan lowers his bow and examines the kill from a distance. He caught her hard in the chest, just above her left leg."
        "The little creature lies there, sprawled out in the snow, a shock of red glistening on her fur where the arrow has struck."
        "It was a clean kill, as clean as could be expected. Rowan lets out a downcast sigh and trudges over to where the fox has fallen."
        "The indent of her body in the snowdrift makes it look almost as if she had fallen into a shallow grave."
        "She lies motionless, her eyes closed as if she is merely resting. For some reason, it makes Rowans heart hollow to look at her this way."
        ro "I-Im sorry."
        "The mumbled words slip out of his mouth without thinking as the breeze picks up, sending the boys hair tumbling across his face. He whispers a quiet prayer for the fox under his breath."
        "He knows what comes next. The skinning, cleaning, cooking and preparing. He may have made his first kill, but there is still so much to do. Mother had shown him how to do it."
        "Something about the thought of his mother gives him pause. His hand hesitates as it reaches for his hunting knife."
        "Wait how did she do it? Rowan wracks his brain for a moment as he tries to remember his missing mothers lessons."
        "A sudden terror grips him as he realizes he can recall next to nothing about her."
        "All he can remember are sensations: feelings rather than memories. A quiet recollection of nights spent huddled up by the hearth: of gentle lullabies whispered into dozing ears, a slender finger curling across rosy cheeks in the firelight."
        "Such a warm memory. Such a warm, blurry memory."
        "Rowan grasps at her fading image with desperation. He cannot picture the barest details of her face.The very thought of it causes the boy to panic."
        fox "Why?"
        "A voice cuts through the frigid stillness, interrupting the dream with its singular incongruity. Rowan lifts his head, his eyes widening as he realizes the dead fox is looking at him. Through blood-caked lips she opens her mouth and whispers."
        fox "Why?"
        "Horror grips the young boy as he stumbles, falling back onto his hands. His eyes go wide, watching as the injured Fox lifts her head and looks at him. Her body twitches and writhes upon the ground."
        ro "W-what?"
        fox "Why did you shoot?"
        "Rowans voice catches in his throat. He tries to form words, but the world is full of sludge."
        ro "I"
    "He waits too long, and his arm grows tired from the strain.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The fox and the boy stand across from one another in the snow, time stretching onwards towards eternity. The wind blows a gentle breeze across his face, his hair buffeted by its touch. The same breeze ruffles the foxs white fur."
        "She stares at him, her yellow eyes fixed to his. Empty of malice, devoid of judgement. She makes no move, content to watch the child decide her fate."

        scene black with fade
        "Rowans vision fills with water for a second time. The bow slips, useless from his hands. He falls to his knees, sniffling and crying as he covers his face to hide his shame."
        "What a worthless son hes become. His parents had shown him how to hunt a hundred times before. Hed been practicing with a bow since almost before he left his swaddling clothes. He could hit the fox from this distance with his eyes closed."
        "Yet he cannot bring himself to do so."
        "Father would be ashamed of him. Had their roles been reversed, he would not have hesitated to loose the deadly quarrel. Rowan is sure of it."
        "Or... would he have?"
        "What {i}would{/i} his father have said to him in this moment? A sudden panic strikes the boy as he realizes he does not know."
        "He cannot remember his voice, nor his words, nor even his face. He is a figure on the horizon, a hazy image in the mist."
        "And that is all he will ever be. The little boy cries all the harder."
        fox "Why?"
        "A voice cuts through the frigid stillness, interrupting the dream with its singular incongruity. Rowan lifts his head, his eyes widening as he realizes the white fox is standing right in front him, close enough to touch."
        "The snowfall has stopped. The world around them has stilled into nothing."
        "The beast looks up at him with a quizzical expression. She opens her mouth, and repeats the question."
        fox "Why?"
        ro "W-why?"
        "Baffled by the sudden twist in the memory, Rowan rubs his tearstained eyes and stares at the talking fox. She curls her snowy tail around herself and sits, lifting her head to stare directly at him."
        ro "Why what?"
        fox "Why didnt you shoot?"
        "Rowans voice catches in his throat. He tries to form words, but the world around him turns to sludge."
        ro "I..."

scene bg9 with fade

show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "{i}Guh{/i}!"

"Rowan leapt out of bed in a single, swift movement, carrying the blankets with him as he all but cartwheeled back into consciousness."
"His heart was pounding out of his chest, his mind racing. For a moment he forgot where he was, as lost as hed been in the dream."

show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "N-no"

show rowan necklace naked neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "That wasnt just a dream."

"No dream hed had in his life had ever been so lucid. His skin shivered from the sensation of the cold, winter air. His arm still trembled from the stress of drawing the bowstring taut."

show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Gods, I havent thought about that day in years."

"The events had played out just as the dream had shown them: with the notable exception of the fox talking to him."
"The memory was among the earliest he could clearly recall of his childhood. It took the Elder half a week to finally track the half-starved and hypothermic boy down. Hed nearly died."
"It was there, at that moment, when he had the fate of anothers life in his hands, that Rowan finally came to terms with the truth."
"His parents werent coming back. He could no longer rely on them to keep him safe. From now on, he had to make his own decisions, for good or ill."
"...So why was he dreaming of it now?"

return





label heartsong_dream_2:


scene cg849 with fade
pause 2
scene cg850 with dissolve
pause 2
show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
show rosarian knight neutral behind cg850

"Rowans eyes fluttered. The first thing that hit him was the sound of screaming. So many directions at once. The effect was pure disorientation."
"Then came the smell. To say it reeked could not possibly describe it. The scent that assaulted his nostrils would make a man think he would never smell something good again."
"Rowans eyes fluttered. He was on the ground. His tunic was dirty. His pike was lying by his side. That was wrong. The knight who commanded his division had told the men that anyone who lost their pike would be flogged. He scrambled to retrieve it on hand and knee."

ro "Ai-aiden?"

"He looked around. His unit was nowhere to be found. Only...only"
"Rowans eyes fluttered. He was on a battlefield. Next to him, two armored men were fighting. Behind him, a member of his unit was being hacked apart by two giant orcish brutes. He looked down and realized that the stain on his tunic was blood."
"His blood? Someone elses? There was no time to think about it. There was only instinct. Rowan ran."
"Shadows darted through the trees. Giant Orcish brutes and armored men wearing full metal facemasks stalked behind them, cutting down routed soldiers."
"He joined the bloody and chaotic mass flying towards the nearby keep. Men with gaunt faces. They had been turned into animals. Behind them, their once mighty army crumbled. Thousands were dead. Thousands more were sure to die."
"And in front of them stood the fortress. Built into a cliffside with jagged walls running up impossible angles. An impenetrable bastion camouflaged by the treeline and cliffs."
"Karst."
"Rowans eyes fluttered."
"He was standing in front of a sealed gate, along with a dozen or more men. They were pushing and shoving. Hands clutching the bars. Body parts were thrust through the small gaps, as if getting one's arm through to the other side might save the rest of him."

rkn "Please, let us in! Please! By {i}Balast{/i}, open the gate!"

"Another man clamored up above the screaming."

rkn "Were going to die! Youre going to kill us!"

"A man on the ramparts above them looked down, his face gaunt. He kept glancing back out towards the battlefield. To where the sounds of screaming men and bloody slaughter still emananted."

gkeeper "I...gods...I cant open the gate! Im sorry. {i}Fuck{/i}. They could be coming any second. Go away!"

rkn "Help us!"

gkeeper "Theyll kill us all!"

"The standoff was only broken when another man emerged on the rampart. He wore a soldiers garb. Blood stained and damaged."

rkn "Goddess {i}bloody fend{/i}. Open the damn gate, you cunt! "

"There was the sound of a scuffle. Rowan couldnt track it. All he knew was that the gate soon opened in front of him. The trapped men surged forward. One of the survivors in front fell down and was near trampled before rolling to the side."
"Rowan saw the mans hand grasping towards the entrance. So close to safety"
"The moment he crossed the threshold, his ears were struck by a thunder of a sound. Orcish shatter horns blowing. Men went to the ground, clutching their ears. Sound and sensation mixed to the point he could feel a sound. His bones shook and rattled inside of him."

hide rosarian knight
show rosarian knight neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowans eyes fluttered. He was standing in front of the soldier whod forced the gatekeeper to open up. Only now did Rowan see the long gash running down his arm. Where were the healers?"

ro "Im just Im just looking for my unit"
ro "I was with.er...I was with Duke Raeves levy. He must have made it back. He wasnt in the front."

"The soldier just shook his head sadly."

rkn "Lived, probably. But, gone. Him and all the other lords with horses. Anyone on four legs scattered to the interior. Didnt even stop by the keep to pick up his shit."
rkn "Raeve. Crevette. Probably even my own Duke Werden."

ro "Not Werden. He was caught with the vanguard. I saw it. At least, I think I did."

"He spat to the side."

rkn "Guess that means I dont have a lord now, eh? Well, doesnt matter if hes a coward or a corpse."
rkn "Were alone. "

hide rosarian knight with dissolve

"Rowan glanced back to the gate, to where the awful sounds of the battlefield still sounded, quieted only by distance and what meager cover the walls offered."
"The slaughter continued unabated."
"Rowans eyes fluttered."
"He was walking along the side of the curtain wall, his gaze blurry and unfocused. Everything was numb."

ro "Aiden? Cal? Anyone?"

"He watched with drooping eyes as a group of men staggered past him, laughing near-hysterical. They held fine booze in their hands, and about their shoulders were draped fine coats of leather pulled over their bloody uniforms."
"They stumbled and drank more. Whatever lord the goods once belonged to evidently wouldnt be coming back for it."
"But, when Rowan got closer, he saw their wide, teary eyes. To these men, this was a cadavers party. A final send-off before the orcs reached the gates."
"There was a priestess of Solansia huddled in the corner. Rowan couldnt help but stare at her hair. It was so vivid and red"

ro "Alexia"

"The priestess muttered desperate, pathetic prayers. A call to the heavens that would never receive an answer. Long streaks of tears rolled down her face."
"Rowan stumbled on. His eyes kept fluttering."
"Then, he was in front of a man he knew. Aiden, from just down the road. Hed been drafted in Trosshoven. Another member of his unit. Rowan was near silent as he applied a rag to the young mans leg."
"The gash was ugly. Bits of muscle were exposed. The ground beneath him pooled with blood and piss. If Rowan could have moved him, he would have. If he could have searched for a healer without Aiden bleeding out, he would have."
"He watched as Aiden frantically twitched and groaned. Every fresh warhorn from outside the walls jolted him again. Rowan was forced to hold his leg down to keep the rag in place. "

aiden "My my sister was just about to give birth. Dont you know, Rowan, Im probably an uncle by now?"
aiden "Can you believe it, an uncle. Isnt that incredible?"
aiden "..."
aiden "Im going to see him someday. Right? Right? I bet hell look just like her. Haha. Maybe afterwards Ill try to find a girl so I can have one of my own."
aiden "Tsk. This is wrong. This is all wrong."

ro "PleasePlease hold still. Youre going to make it-"

"Rowans hands balled up on the rag. They were near fists by this point. Aiden had broken into a tortured sob, but he just kept going."

aiden "None of this was supposed to happen. Im good. My priest said so. My parents said so. I did everything I was supposed to."
aiden "Im going to...I can just go. I did my service. I did what I had to do. Im just going to go home."
aiden "Fuck."
aiden "She was supposed to protect me. Thats what the priest said. Goddess..."
aiden "I just want to see my sister..."

"Rowan bit his tongue. He was so numb, even if he wanted to put his feelings to words, it just wouldnt happen. It was too much."
"Aidens sobbing grew more frantic and his words became gradually less coherent. Rowan kept on holding the rag down. Just hold the rag down."
"Even when Aidens body went still, Rowan continued to press it tight against his leg. What else could he do?"
"Rowans eyes fluttered. Some men from his unit had dragged him from the ground. Someone was shouting his name. Rowans eyes kept on fluttering."

cal "Rowan! You need to listen to me! Rowan! Can you hear me!?"

ro "Huh?"

"Suddenly, a sharp pain spread from his cheek. It took him a moment to realize hed been slapped. Rowan staggered back, blinking. The adrenaline put him back in reality."
"He looked around. These were men he recognized from his unit."

cal "Thats Aiden, right? Goddess fend, he looks a right mess."

ro "Hes dead."

cal "One more then."

"Cal gestured behind him. Two other men from the unit were holding a third. Rowan had to squint to recognize him as Raphael."

cal "Raphaels in it bad, but were looking for a healer. We know some of them had to have made it back in."

"Rowan tested his grip with his hand. Forming a fist and opening it again. Something was missing, but he couldnt remember what."
"A healer? Hed seen a priestess, hadnt he?"
"...Why hadnt he thought of that when he was with Aiden? Shed had red hair"

ro "We have to do something, yeah. I think I think I saw a healer before. But, I dont know if shes in any shape to help him."

"The thought was interrupted by a sound from above. He looked on the ramparts and saw the dark outline of a figure falling. Everyone watched in horror. A few gasped as he hit the ground with a bone chilling {i}crunch{/i}."

show rosarian knight neutral behind cg850

rkn "I guess, thats one way out of here."

"The small band of survivors trudged down the decayed path back the way Rowan had come in. The growing weight dawned on him. Hed lost his pike. Had he left it when tending to Aiden? Or... was it before?"
"Rowan chuckled slightly. If his officer were still intact, hed be in real trouble."
"In the distance, Rowan saw a figure curled up against the wall. His eyes widened. Her hair was red..."

ro "Alexia."

"He closed his fists into balls. He needed a weapon. He needed to do something."
"His eyes fluttered again."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan was striding towards the armory. There had to be something there. Hed left the former survivors of his unit behind. Most of them were too battle shocked to even think."
"He found that a small crowd of men had gathered. One burly man had taken center in front of the main weapon rack, and was giving an impromptu speech."

burlys "We need to surrender now. If we give them the keep before they are forced to attack, they may be willing to show mercy."

"A clamoring went around. Theyd seen what had happened on the field. They knew what was happening to their comrades outside the walls at that very moment."

burlys "Shut up. Shut {i}up{/i}, let me talk!"
burlys "Yes. I dont think the orcs will spare us. But, Zerias is out there with them. He was a duke once. Hes one of them, but hes not like the others. If we surrender to {i}him{/i}, specifically, he might spare us."
burlys "Look. Look."
burlys "Maybe...maybe theyll keep us as slaves! Ive heard of demons doing that. Keeping captured soldiers as slaves, for the mines. "
burlys "That cant be worse then-"

"Rowan was done listening to this man. Without concern for the consequences, he walked over to the weapons rack. The defeatist was in the way, so Rowan shoved him lightly to the side."

burlys "Are you crazy, what are you doing?"

ro "I lost my pike. I need a weapon. Probably a bow. And a sword. Im better with those"

"The man didnt intervene, even as Rowan pulled weapons down from the rack. The moment there was a bow in his hand, he felt good again. In the fight before hed been forced to use that unwieldy stick. But, this was a weapon he knew."
"He faintly remembered trudging through snow, his sights on a fox"

burlys "You cant be serious. Look at you. You had to have just come from out there."

"Rowan shrugged."

ro "There are still people out there. The fight isnt done."
ro "..."
ro "Cant just stand around here doing nothing."

"Whatever calm remaining broke. Individual soldiers shouted words that might be extreme in another circumstance. Some were directed at the burly man whod been giving the speech. Some probably were shouting at him. Rowan didn't much care."
"Rowans eyes fluttered. He walked out of the armory, back towards the gate. But, a dozen or so men followed him from the gathering. It was almost annoying, being followed. One particularly bothersome fellow was hovering at his shoulder, voicing his worries aloud."

hide rosarian knight
show rosarian knight neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

rkn "One man cant keep the route of retreat open single handedly. The orcs will crash over you like a wave. This is suicide."

ro "Cant just do nothing."

"The annoying man didnt stop following him. Neither did any of the others. So Rowan kept marching forward."
"His eyes fluttered. He was standing at the edge of the gate again. There were men all around him now. Others whod seen them leaving. Rowan hadnt planned any of this. "
"He stopped, and his little band of followers stopped too. Eyes on him. Waiting to see what he did. When he continued, they started back up in tandem."
"More of the survivors seemed to drift into the small band by the moment. By the time Rowan reached the gate, there must have been at least fifty of them."
"The gatekeeper raised the portcullis for this small force. Rowans grip tightened on his bow, the higher it got. There was a battle to fight on the other side. His day wasnt done."
"Then, bloody chaos in front of him, Rowan charged forward. Around him a cry went out. The other men were shouting."

hide rosarian knight with dissolve

"Rowans eyes fluttered. Then the sound drifted away. Rowan was alone."
"He looked behind him, and found a single soldier standing in awe. A female levy with a face that Rowan almost recognized...but he couldnt place it..."

femsol "How did you do that?"

ro "How did I do what?"

femsol "Take command, lead those men back into that awful situation."
femsol "You kept a level head, when all the world was collapsing around you. No one else did. Just you."
femsol "You knew what awaited you when you led them back into those woods"

"Rowan swallowed. His throat felt tight as he realized he wasnt breathing. Hed never noticed it before in all the chaos of battle, but the soldiers eyes were a brilliant, piercing yellow."

femsol "Why did you choose to go back out there?"

ro "It wasnt even a choice. I I just couldnt sit by and let things happen."

femsol "Why not?"

"Rowan felt as if his heart was about to burst from his chest."

ro "Bec-"

scene bg9 with dissolve

show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "{i}Guh{/i}!"

return





label heartsong_dream_3:

scene black with fade

"{i}...Someones coming.{/i}"
"{i}Youd best wake up.{/i}"

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan jail hurt at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan blinked the bleary sleep from his eyes and sat up off the cold ground. How long had he been asleep? His stomach rumbled with unfulfilled hunger."
"He was in the dungeons. The Twins had captured him. Hed been their prisoner for months."
"His head swam as he looked around for the source of the voice that had woken him up."

ro "Hello?"

"No response. Perhaps hed just imagined it."
"Soft footsteps echoed down the dungeon hallway. Rowan watched the flickering shadow beneath the door as the visitor stopped outside his cell."
"He held his breath. The door swung open with a yawning creak, revealing his tormenter."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "Hello hero, it has been a while."

ro "Demon."

"Jezeras eyes trailed across his bruised and broken form. Her mouth twisted into a dissatisfied frown."

je "It seems my brothers goons have done a number on you."
je "I warned you that this would happen, didnt I?"

ro "Is that what you came down here for? To say I told you so?"

je "No. I came to try and talk some sense into you."

ro "And Im sure I can hazard a guess as to what you think the sensible option is."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Isnt it obvious?"

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "Its been months, Rowan. Theres no hope of escape. No one is coming to your rescue."
je "Are you really this stubborn? Do you honestly intend to rot alone in this cell for the rest of your life?"

ro "Compared to the alternative? Rotting is preferable."

"She sat down across from him on the cold floor of his cell, crossing her legs as she leaned her back against the wall."

je "Youll die here if you refuse Andras offer, you realize that."

ro "I know."

je "Then why persist with this pointless resistance?"

ro "You two arent giving me much say in the matter."

je "Staying here is a choice, Rowan."

"There was an odd cadence to Jezeras voice, a forlorn tone he could not quite place."

je "Why follow a hopeless path, when you know what it will cost you?"

ro "Because some things are worth more to me than my life."

je "..."
je "Like what?"

menu:
    "My honour.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        je "But what of your wife, Rowan? What of the people you swore to protect?"
        je "You cannot embrace a concept; you cannot hold honour in your arms and tell it that you love it."
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        je "No one save Andras and I will know what became of you. Your last valiant act will go unnoticed, unrecognized, unremembered."
        je "Your honour means nothing. It is as fleeting as a gust of wind. What about the life youre trying to build? The family youre trying to create?"
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "What good is honour to a man fettered in chains?"
    "My wife.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        je "And you think {i}defying{/i} us will ensure her safety? "
        je "What makes you think we care about Alexia any more than the dozens of your townsfolk that weve slaughtered already?"
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "Will you really choose to die down here without ever seeing her again, deluded in the thought that shes somehow safe in our clutches?"
        je "Are you really willing to let that happen to the woman you supposedly love?"
    "The lives of innocents.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        je "So you will damn yourself and your loved ones to a terrible fate, all for the sake of an abstraction?"
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        je "What even {i}is{/i} an innocent, Rowan? How do you measure the value of a stranger's life in comparison to your own?"
        je "You are gambling everything on the erroneous assumption that somewhere, somehow, the scales of cosmic justice will balance in your favour."
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "You will never live to see if you guessed correctly."
    "My pride.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        je "Your stubbornness is to be admired."
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        je "But what good is your pride, if everything you have reason to be proud of has been stripped away?"
        je "Weve already stolen your life, your wife, your dignity, and your honor. We have been lenient thus far: if I hadnt overruled Andras, he would have already thrown you into the wulump pit."
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "Your pride will not protect you from your fate, and it will be a trifling thing to take away from you."
    "You wouldn't understand.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        je "No. I dont. So help me understand, Rowan."
        je "Why go through all this suffering? Why fight so hard against an enemy you have no hope of winning against?"
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        je " Is it simple stubbornness? An inability to give in to a foe who has beaten you?"
        je "I am extending my hand to you, offering you every opportunity to have you join us as an ally."
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "Yet still you persist with this choice. Day after day, month after month. Doesnt it get tiring? Dont you wish you could just give in?"
    "On second thought, let me get back to you on that.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
        "Jezera giggled, putting a hand up to her mouth to cover her smile."
        je "Ha ha ha!"
        je "Im sorry, you caught me quite off guard with that last remark."
        ro "I live to please."
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "But perhaps, for all your japes, you understand me then? This path you've chosen leads nowhere. There is no coming back from this if you refuse my help."
        je "Youre running out of reasons to say no."

ro "What do you want from me, Jezera?"

je "Nothing."

ro "You wouldnt be talking to me if that were the case."

"The Demon said nothing for a long moment, regarding him with an inscrutable expression. "

je " Im just trying to understand, Rowan."
je "You know how to make hard choices - impossible ones, even - when lesser men would falter and crumble."
je "Very few people are capable of shouldering that kind of burden. You could even say I admire you for it."

ro "Spare me your false flattery."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Its not flattery. It's the truth."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "But the one thing I cant figure out is how you do it. How do you decide? "
je "Youve held the fate of thousands in your hand. Youve sent men to their deaths, knowing they would perish without ever learning the reasons why."

ro "Sometimes, you just have to make that decision. You either make them or they're made for you, but you can't avoid them."

je "But... how do you know youre making the right choice?"

ro "You dont. Thats the point of choosing."
ro "Courage doesnt happen when you have all the answers."

"To Rowans surprise, Jezera smiled."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Then maybe thats the answer were both looking for."

"Jezera stood up off the ground, brushing the stray grime from her outfit."

je "Think on what Ive said. The time is coming soon where youll have to decide your own fate."

"Turning away towards the door, the Demon cast a last, fleeting glance back over her shoulder."

je "I think Im beginning to understand you, Rowan."

"With that cryptic comment, she shut the door behind her, leaving Rowan alone with his troubled thoughts."

hide rowan with dissolve
scene black with fade
pause 1
scene bg8 with dissolve

"Some time later, (or was it mere moments?) Rowan was startled out of his sleepless reverie by a sharp jab of pain in his ribs."
"He opened his eyes to see an orc towering over him, the metal toe of the beasts boot pressed into his side."

show orc soldier neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

os "Get up humi, is time to go."

show rowan jail dirty at midleft with dissolve

ro "Where are you taking me?"

os "No questions, go."

scene black with dissolve
scene bg6 with fade

"When they reached the dais, the orc removed the manacles from Rowans wrists and retreated. He was left alone with Andras and Jezera."

show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

an "Greetings human, I trust you are enjoying the accommodations."

show rowan jail neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "If your only purpose for bringing me here was to mock me, Id rather stay in my cell."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "That is enough, brother."

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

an "You are decidedly no fun, sister."

ro "You two seem busy. I could come back later, if youd like."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "I am glad to see your sojourn in the dungeon has not harmed your sense of humour."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "You really are a resilient person, arent you Rowan?"

"Andras shot his sister a curt side-eye."

an "Very well. The reason we have summoned you is because my sister has convinced me to give you one final chance."
an "Has some time alone in that cell brought you to your senses?"

je "Will you serve us?"

menu:
    "Agree to serve them while biding your time.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ serveChoice2 = 1
    "Agree to serve them so you don't turn out like the other prisoner.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ serveChoice2 = 2
    "Agree to serve them so you can see Alexia again.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ serveChoice2 = 3
    "Agree to serve them because Jezera was convincing.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ serveChoice2 = 4
    "...Youre not really Jezera, are you?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ serveChoice2 = 5


if serveChoice2 == 5:
    "Jezera stared at him for a long moment. A soft smile curled at the corners of her lips."
    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    je "What makes you say that, Rowan?"
    ro "This isnt real. None of this is real."
    "Rowan glanced in the direction of Andras. He had paused mid-motion, like a marionette whose strings had been cut, leaving him as still as cut marble."
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
    ro "This is just another memory, isnt it? Like the dream of the fox in the snow, and the vision of Karst."
    ro "Who are you?"
    je "Im Jezera."
    ro "No. Youre not."
    ro "How are you doing this? Why have you brought me here?"
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "What do you want from me?"
    "Jezeras doll-like face crinkled with confusion."
    je "H-how did you...?"
    "Rowans fingers clenched around the hilt of the sword that had materialized at his side. He drew it in one, swift movement, noting its surreal afterglow as it rippled through the watery air. The tip came to rest on the edge of her neck."
    ro "{i}Answer me!{/i}"
    "The Jezera-who-was-not-Jezera stared back at him, heedless of the threat of his blade. She did not flinch. If anything, she seemed transfixed."

    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    je "Youre not at all what I expected you to be, Rowan."

elif serveChoice2 != serveChoice:
    "Jezera opened her mouth to continue with her speech, then closed it again. She let out an uncharacteristic squeak of surprise."
    je "Wait what?"
    show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
    je "Thats not what happened."
    ro "What are you talking about?"
    je "Thats {i}not{/i} the reason you gave for joining us the first time."
    "He was wondering if she would catch that."
    ro "...And? Our previous conversation in the prison cell never happened, either."
    ro "Given how off-script we are already, I figured youd play along."
    ro "After all: this is what you wanted, isnt it? A recreation of the day I pledged myself to the Twins?"
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
    je "How how are you doing this? This is supposed to be your {i}memory{/i}!"
    "Rowan looked around, noting how blurry and indistinct the world around them had become."
    ro "I made a different choice this time."
    ro "Who are you? Why have you brought me here?"
    "To Rowans surprise, the thing that pretended to be Jezera laughed. It was a gentle laugh, full of warmth. Nothing like the mocking lilt of Jezeras usual cackling."

    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    je "Somehow, you keep finding new and interesting ways to surprise me, Rowan."
else:

    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    je "Excellent, I knew you would come to your senses eventually."
    an "Do you swear to serve us then, human, and do whatever we ask of you?"
    "This was the moment. The culmination of all the choices in his life up to that point. Once he spoke the word, there was no going back."
    ro "Yes"
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
    je "..."
    je "..."
    "The silence dragged on for far longer than was comfortable or natural."
    "Something was wrong. The sequence of events was off. Rowan knew what should happen next: the Twins would ask him to seal their hellish compact by sleeping with one of them."
    "...So why wasnt Andras saying anything? Why was Jezera looking at him with such a melancholic expression?"
    show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
    je "I dont understand."
    ro "Whats there to understand? Ive promised to serve you. This is what you wanted, isnt it?"
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
    je "But why?"
    je "Why did you choose to serve them?"
    je "How did you finally decide?"
    "Rowan was taken aback. He fumbled for words for a moment, unable to reconcile the sadness in Jezeras voice with the Demon herself."
    ro "...Who are you?"

    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    je "Its nice to finally meet you, Rowan."

scene black with pixellate

"The world turned to putty around them."
"The unbending stone walls of the throne room sloughed off of the fabric of reality like a moth emerging from its chrysalis. Behind the curtain of the dream, there was only the void."

scene white with pixellate

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with moveinleft

ro "W-what-"


show heartsong neutral at midright with moveinright

"Standing before him was a being simultaneously unknown and intimate to him. There was a familiarity in her foreign features, a peculiar affection in the way her piercing yellow eyes held to his."

hear "Dont be afraid. Im not here to hurt you."

"Her smile was wide and welcoming, but her eyes gleamed with mischief."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

hear "Im sorry for spying on you. To tell you the truth, I was having so much fun with our talk that I completely lost track of time!"
hear "The dreams almost over. We dont have much time left."

"Rowans eyes widened. That voice he had heard it before."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Youre the fox who's been following me in my dreams."

"The trickster beamed, her tail flicking behind her in tiny twitches as she let out a soft giggle."

hear "Yes!"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "You were there with me in the snow and at Karst as well, werent you?"

"The feminine fox flashed him a fang-filled grin. She could barely contain her excitement."

hear "Yes! Just so. You have a keen memory, Rowan."

ro "Who are you? What do you want with me?"

hear "What makes you think I want anything from you in particular?"

ro "Enough with these lies."

hear "I havent lied to you, Rowan."

ro "Youve been toying with my memories, without my knowledge or consent."

hear "Only to understand them. Only to try to understand {i}you{/i}."

ro "I dont recall ever inviting you to do so."

"Rowan stepped forward. Instead of standing her ground, she shrank back from him. A red blush filled her cheeks."

hear "I I-Im sorry. I really didn't mean to intrude. When I first came here, my only purpose was to try to speak with you."
hear "But... you have such {i}amazing{/i} dreams!"

"Dreams that were universally drawn from painful experiences. Rowans fingers clenched around the hilt of his weightless blade."

ro "So you're here to judge me? Is that it?"

hear "What? No, of course not!"

ro "Why else would you make me relive the day I pledged myself to the Twins?"

"The foxs bewildered expression belied an almost youthful naivete."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

hear "N-no! Not at all!"
hear "Why would I judge you for that? You made an impossible decision for the sake of your own survival."
hear "I have no idea how you managed to choose, after everything youve gone through. That was what I was trying to figure out."
hear "I... youre the most interesting mortal Ive met. Ive never spoken to one of your kind like this before."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Mortal?"

hear "Yes. You are a mortal, and I am a Fae. What else should I call you?"

"Rowan couldnt tell if her smile was guileless or glib."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Fae?"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "...{i}The{/i} Fae? Like the nature spirits in the childrens fables?"

"Her smile widened."

hear "Do you think youre living in a fable right now, Rowan?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Im talking to a fairy tale."
ro "If this isnt one, then Ive descended into lunacy."

hear "Ha ha ha! No, youre quite sane."
hear "Although Id advise against telling the Twins about our adventures. They have enough problems with my people as it is; I wouldnt want to get you into any more trouble."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "...The Twins know about the Fae as well?"

hear "They ought to, theyve been using our Leyline network for ages, now."
hear "Well ages in the mortal sense, at least."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "{i}What?!{/i}"

hear "You didnt know? Well, I suppose its to be expected: those two are not very forthcoming with you."

if serveChoice2 < 5 and (serveChoice2 != serveChoice):
    hear "I guess thats how you figured me out, huh?"

"Rowans head spun with the implications of what that this so-called Fae was saying."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Why are you telling me all this?"

show heartsong neutral at midright with dissolve

"The Foxs easy smile faltered. She lowered her head, staring glumly at her toes."

hear "...Father would not approve of me meddling in his affairs. But I had to warn you before he arrived."
hear "Youre the only person in the Castle that I think can get through to him, Rowan."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Your father?"

hear "Whitescar. He will soon be delivering the Faes message of protest to the Twins in person."
hear "Im frightened of what that could mean for my people... and for you."

ro "Is that what all this was about? You entered my dreams just to warn me?"

hear "No. That was what I {i}intended{/i} to do."
hear "But your memories convinced me of something else."
hear "I think you can help my people, Rowan. And perhaps, in turn, we can help you."

ro "What do you mean?"



"The Fae smiled at him, her eyes twinkling with mirth."

hear "The dream is ending. I must return to the Netherweald before we end up stuck in this place."
hear "Well speak again soon, I promise."

"The creature turned as if to depart into the white emptiness."

ro "Wait!"

"The Fae glanced back at him, her yellow eyes alight with mischief."

hear "Yes, Rowan?"

ro "Whats your name?"

"Her smile widened."

hear "H-"

scene bg9 with fade

show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "{i}Guh{/i}!"

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('goblins_too_early', triggers='map_res_124', conditions=("week < 22",), priority=pr_map_res)
    event('welcome_to_goblin_territory', triggers='map_res_124', conditions=("week >= 22",), run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)
    event('assassination_attempt', triggers='map_res_124', depends=("welcome_to_goblin_territory",), run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)


label goblins_too_early:

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if goblinFirstEarlySeen == True:
    jump goblinFirstEarly
else:

    jump goblinRepeatEarly

label goblinFirstEarly:

$ goblinFirstEarlySeen == True

"Rowan stopped in his tracks, and looked to the sky, only to find it completely blocked by the heavy canopy of leaves. Not that he really needed to confirm where he was."
"His travels took him deep into the Blackholt forest, and by now he was skirting the borders of what he believed to be goblin territory. Not much was known about this particular branch of the conniving race, but Rowan heard they werent particularly fond of humans."

if serveChoice == 4:
    scene black with fade
    "In the end, he decided to turn back. He had more pressing matters to attend to, and he didnt want to risk getting shot by some random goblin sentry hiding in the trees."
    if goal2_completed:
        "Even though Raeve was now fully under Bloodmeen control, he still needed to consolidate their forces and gather resources. Once that is done with and he discusses their next move with the twins, he might return to see what the goblins have to offer."
    else:
        "Besides, he still had to take care of Raeve. Once that is taken care of, and he discusses their next move with the twins, he might return to see what the goblins have to offer."
else:

    scene black with fade
    "In the end, he decided to turn back. He doubted these goblins shared Cla-Mins fascination with him, or that they could be of much help against the twins. "
    if goal2_completed:
        "He had delivered Raeve to the twins, as they wanted, but he might still attract their ire if he spent too much time on idle adventures. First, hed see what his captors were scheming, and maybe then consider revisiting the goblins."
    else:
        "Besides, time was running out on subjugating Raeve. He should focus on that, then maybe see what the twins were planning next, before he could even consider exploring the goblin lands."

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return

label goblinRepeatEarly:

scene black with fade

if goal2_completed:
    "Rowan was still waiting on the twins to decide on their next move. He should first see what they had to say about the other races that occupied Rosaria before he tries visiting the Blackholt goblins. "
else:

    "Rowan still hadnt taken Raeve. He should see to it at once, and worry about the goblins later."

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return





label welcome_to_goblin_territory:


scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"A cold breeze cut through his clothes as Rowan trudged through the thick undergrowth that characterized Blackholt forest. In his three days' travel, the woods had only grown darker and more jumbled the further in he got."
"It was as if the woods had come alive; trees with bark so twisted they resembled faces, branches so thick with leaves that the canopy felt more like an eternal night, and mangled vegetation so dense that it was difficult to see where it was safe to step."
"It would all be worth it, Rowan told himself. Here, in this most remote corner of Rosaria was the home of the secluded Goblin Tribes. And, with a bit of luck, hed make his return trip with an alliance in hand. "

if new_goblin_prince_rumor:
    "The plans had been outlined on papers back in Bloodmeen; Jezera had made contact with that new Goblin Prince that Rowan had heard of. The name Tue-Row came to mind. According to Jezera, this Tue-Row had extended an invitation to visit his capital."
else:

    "The plans had been outlined on papers back in Bloodmeen; Jezera had made contact with some important player in Goblin politics, who was waiting for their visit. "

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

"Rowan stopped, at the sight of a human shaped figure amidst the trees. Jezera, of course. She waited for him atop a log with her legs crossed. Her long nails tapping against her arm impatiently."

je "There you are, Hero. You certainly took your time getting here. Youd make a girl believe that you werent going to show."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "There was a lot to walk through."

"She rose from her resting spot and the two began to walk together. Jezera grimaced as her heels sunk into the ground, making a sticky, wet noise when she dragged them back up. "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if new_goblin_prince_rumor:
    ro "You are still in contact with this new prince, right? You haven't scared him off yet?"
else:

    ro "So who is this goblin leader were supposed to meet exactly?"
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
    je "They say hes a prince. Probably the patriarch of a clan. But, the letters Ive gotten back from him are certainly loaded with all sorts of haughty pretension."
    "She tossed a letter into Rowans hands. He had to squint to read it properly in the Blackholt Woods low light. But, the giant signature and royal borders gave the impression whoever drafted the letter aimed to present as royalty."
    ro "A prince, eh? And Youre still in contact with him, right? You havent scared him off yet, have you?"

"Rowan said the second part jokingly, but he meant it. Jezera's murder of the Drow Noblewoman stuck in the back of his mind with a lingering sense of dread. A new leader fresh into his role seemed the perfect opportunity to form such alliances, but he couldn't ignore how quickly things could turn."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"Jezera patted his cheek as if he were a small child, his concerns clearly not being taken seriously."

je "Is that worry I detect? Calm yourself, Rowan. This Tue-Row is eager to meet us. I'm sure he understands that an alliance with Bloodmeen serves his interests."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "I'm sure."

"But he still felt troubled. Jezera eyed a low-hanging branch and crossed her arms, waiting. With a sigh, Rowan lifted it out of her way."

ro "We should have brought Cla-Min. It might put them at ease to have another goblin around."

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je "Cla-Min wouldn't have been of any use to us here. The goblins of Blackholt are tribals; famous for their isolation from other goblins and the rest of the world. She would be of little benefit to us here."

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"But even with Jezera's explanation, Rowan felt there was more to it. If he has to make an educated guess, it would be to avoid Cla-Min gaining too much power. Her alliance with Jezera was one of profit, and the crafty trader might use a role as go between to enrich herself. "
"The demon couldn't afford any undermining to her power, especially so early in her reign. Putting Cla-Min in direct contact with the Blackholt goblins had the possibility to give Cla-Min just that."

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"Jezera glanced in his direction and rolled her eyes, misinterpreting the hero's silence."

je "Don't look so dour; the sooner we show face, the sooner we can leave, and you can return to all those exciting little tasks at the castle. Im sure you long to return to sorting papers and whatever else you do."



"She smirked, reveling in the flash of discomfort on the hero's face."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "I don't want to rush through this. An alliance with the goblins of Blackholt will probably be a time consuming task if we wish to get it right. "

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je "More than you could guess, Rowan. Even this meeting is, sadly, a first step. Im sure he will have to call some clansmoot or other goblin absurdity, so we can negotiate with the whole of their leadership."
je "Its enough to make one question the time efficacy of the entire endeavor. But, I suppose I must grin and bear it. The poor fools will need our guidance, after all. We need to nudge them in the right direction."

menu:
    "Nod along.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Its Bloodmeens role to lead the chaos races. Establishing ourselves as teachers and advisors early on will benefit us in the long term."
        je "Precisely. And our little allies need that guidance more than others."
    "They shouldnt be so patronizing with their new allies. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I don't know if {i}guidance{/i} is the approach we should be taking. We want to befriend them, not insult them."
        "Jezera pursed her lips, carefully considering her response."
        je "Dear Rowan, besides interacting with our lovely, albeit annoyingly spritely, merchant, have you ever spent much time in a goblin settlement before? Or whatever poor hovels they call settlements out of the Blackholt?"
        ro "I can't say that I have."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

je "Goblins are an {i}unfortunate{/i} species. I admit they possess some guile. Of all the Solansian races to ever serve under my father, Ive heard it was goblin sabetours that amused him most. Apparently they even impressed him, once or twice. "

ro "They should have. The few times Ive met a goblin war party, they were always a nightmare to deal with. At some point one managed to stall the entire Rosarian army for a week, just by raiding our supply lines."

je "And yet for all their wits, the whole race never managed to amount to anything. Divided and weak, they fight over scraps."
je "The goblins of Blackholt alone can claim to have built something, as pathetic as it is, but even they are splintered. Fighting for their family or clan at the expense of their race as a whole."
je "It is said that Blackholt politics is locked in a neverending jumble of shifting alliances. This clan betrayed that clan. This stinking group of forest dwellers stole that hovel from that other tribe of forest dwellers. It must have been going for hundred of years now. "

"Rowan and Jezera stopped. They had arrived at a clearing in the woods. In front of them stood the entrance to a city."

je "This is all theyve managed to accomplish. They call it HozHolt apparently. "


scene black with fade

"As the trees thinned out, it made room for stone buildings and roadways, but the city was still very much dense with greenery. It seemed as if dwellings were built into every nook and cranny of a vast hillside. Much of it made from a strange textured stone that Rowan recognized as petrified wood."
"Between the opening of the clearing and the city itself, there had been erected wide, though not especially tall, wooden walls. Sturdy enough, by Rowans expert eye. But, definitely a new addition."
"At the top of the hill, Rowan could just make out a vast domed build. It stood as if surveying the city and its progress. Rowan guessed that would be where he would find this prince of theirs."

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show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

ro " Ive always assumed Blackholt to be inhospitable, much like Kar-Tor. This is an actual city, Jezera. "
ro "With some brand new defenses, from what I can see."

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"Jezera gestured toward the city with a dismissive wave of her hand."

je "Marginally less pathetic than I expected, perhaps. But, only marginally."

"Rowan wanted to say more on the subject, but their conversation ceased as they approached the wooden gate that marked the citys entrance. "

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show jezera neutral at midleft with moveoutleft


"A pair of goblins, surprisingly well armed, marched towards them. They wore leather gear, metal helmets, and glimmering iron weapons. But, they were just the escort for the woman whod been sent to greet them."
"She stood out immediately, with a neutral expression but expectant posture. She carried herself with such authority Rowan assumed she had to be goblin nobility, but her clothes, while obviously high-class, seemed far too practical and conservative for an actual noble lady. "
"He even noticed a planner pressed against her chest."

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je "Smile for the welcoming party, Rowan."

show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

"Jezera's expression flipped into a pleasant mask, her stance a little taller as they neared the goblin. There was a shift in the womans expression as well, her lips curling into a thin, practiced smile as she bowed to her guests."

if society_type == "might":
    tues "Greetings, Lady Jezera. The New Goblin Principality welcomes you to Blackholt. My name is Tue-San. I am its humble representative, and I shall accompany you on this visit. "
else:

    tues "Greetings, Empress Jezera. The New Goblin Principality welcomes you to Blackholt. My name is Tue-San. I am its humble representative, and I shall accompany you on this visit. "

je "It's a pleasure to meet you. You are a representative of Prince Tue-Row, I presume?"

tues "Indeed. His Excellency Prince Tue-Row was made immediately aware of your arrival. He bid that you meet him at his temporary residence at the Grand Hall."

"Jezera clapped her hands softly."

je "Delightful. Then let's not keep him waiting, shall we?"

"Tue-San pursed her lips and stared at Rowan and Jezera in silence for an uncomfortable extra beat. Then she gave a soft nod."

tues "Yes, of course. Please follow me."

"Rowan raised a brow but Tue-San didn't say anything more as she led them through the streets of Hoz'Holt. While Jezera kept her eyes ahead, Rowan noticed Tue-San's smile drop the instant she was turned away from the demon."
"Hoz'Holt was unlike any city Rowan had seen before; lush greenery intermixed with grand, ancient stone buildings and carved murals. It appeared that many of the buildings had crumbled and eroded. A few had bustling goblin crews working to renovate them. But a shocking number appeared in the middle of being demolished."
"He caught sight of some of the finished renovations modern shops and homes made of brick and wood, with hints and pieces of the previous architecture in place. Thick trees provided ample shade, albeit with less density than Blackholt itself."
"The city itself was ancient ruins come back to life. The center was bustling, with goblins rushing from one street to another as they transported good and wares, constructed new buildings, and went about their daily lives without a second thought. It appeared they all had somewhere to be, something to do."
"Rowan scratched his chin. An urban renewal project of some sort? The new brick buildings were quite different in shape and design from the original designs. "
"An image of Rastadel came to mind, the crowded river ports and the wide open squares in front of the Grand Codifice. This was nowhere near the size of Rastedel, but he could not fault the denizens of their ambition. HozHolt was beautiful, albeit in a disorganized way."

quest "Oi."

"Rowan looked up. One of the guardsmen whod accompanied Tue-San was staring at him."

quest "Oi! Youre Rowan, aint cha. {b}The{/b} Rowan. "

"His voice dropped a tone in reverence. Despite the appearance of a disciplined professional, the soldier was half gawking."

quest "The {i}Trickster{/i}."

"Rowan gave a nervous chuckle. Had that title Cla-Min told him of really even penetrated as far as the reclusive goblins of Blackholt? Still, Rowan found it odd that he was being recognized on sight. Even more humans in Rosaria couldnt do that. How could this goblin hed never met?"

ro "Thats right. Im Rowan Blackwell. Its a pleasure to meet you."

quest "Ah! Thats incredible. No wonder youre comin down to visit. I always knew you and Tue-Row would meet!"

"Rowan scrunched his eyebrow. But, before he could ask the exuberant soldier what he meant by that, Tue-San hushed the poor subordinate."



tues "Enough. These are guests of state. Bother them again and the consequence will be severe."

"Rowan could swear all color drained from the soldiers face. The man instantly went quiet, straightening his back and focusing on the road ahead of them. Just how severe were Tue-Sans punishments? "

menu:
    "Commend her on the iron discipline.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "Its good to finally meet someone who understands the value of discipline. Your soldiers are well trained. "

        tues "..."
        tues "I should not need to speak up at all. Ill discuss this incident with his commanding officer."
        "The man went from pale green to straight up white, but to his credit, kept his mouth shut. Something their guide seemed to notice, but made no further comment on. "
    "Theres no need to punish the man. Theyre all friends here.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Its alright, Tue-san. I think you can give him a break. Ive heard Im something of an icon amongst your people. Its very normal of him."

        tues "..."
        tues "Very well. "


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve


"Tue-San led the small party through the entrance of the Grand Hall. It was a towering building in the middle of the city, from its hilltop perch all of Hozholt could be seens stretching out in every direction."
"The entry hall was large for the building's size Rowan guessed the Grand Hall doubled as a governmental building of some sort with extensions leading to various other corners of the mansion."
"They entered into a large amphitheater, which by its size alone had to make up the majority of the building. It had a grand stage at the center, with seating bleachers lining the walls. A group of goblins chattered together in the center of the stage, gathered around a large circular table. "
"But, their conversation ceased immediately upon Tue-San's arrival. Tue-San stepped in front of the group and bowed."

if society_type == "might":
    tues "Your Excellency, Prince Tue-Row. May I present your guests. Lady Jezera of Castle Bloodmeen. And Rowan Blackwell."
else:

    tues "Your Excellency, Prince Tue-Row. May I present your guests. Empress Jezera of Castle Bloodmeen. And Sir Rowan Blackwell."

"A goblin in the center of the mix turned, with a confident stance. By his position in the middle, this had to be the leader. A smile broke out over his face not directed at Jezera, but at Rowan."
"Rowan squinted, barely able to believe what he was looking at."




"This goblin wore fairly informal attire a white tunic, brown trousers and matching boots, and some leather straps to hold his light armor in place. Practical clothes for marching and scouting. It all looked strangely familiar. Rowan glanced down at his own outfit. Was this goblindressed like him?"





tuer "Rowan {i}the{/i} Rowan Blackwell! The Great Trickster himself! You would not even begin to know how happy I was when I heard you would be in the delegation. "

"The goblin in question stepped forward and clasped Rowan's hand in his own, his grip firm as he shook it with pride."

$ tueRowName = "Tue-Row"

tuer "An honor to meet you. An absolute honor. I am Prince Tue-Row, but I always tell everyone, just Tue-Row. Just Tue-Row. That goes double for you, Rowan. "

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"Rowan noticed Jezera stiffen at his side, her polite demeanor slipping as Tue-Row showered Rowan with his attention."

je "Oh {i}honestly{/i} This again?"

"She muttered the words under her breath. She must have been having Cla-Min flashbacks. "

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"TueRow took it all in stride, laughing pleasantly as if she told a joke. Jezera had to take a moment to compose herself back into her diplomacy face."



if society_type == "might":
    tuer "I hope you can forgive me for that. As you can tell by a glance, meeting Rowan has been a personal goal of mine for some time. I cant thank you enough for gracing my city with your presence, Lady Jezera. It's a pleasure."
else:

    tuer "I hope you can forgive me for that. As you can tell by a glance, meeting Rowan has been a personal goal of mine for some time. I cant thank you enough for gracing my city with your presence, Empress Jezera. It's a pleasure."

"He swept low and gestured for her hand. The demoness took a second to comply, confusion written on her face. The Goblin Prince gave it a loud smooch and winked up at her. Rowan could recognize the smile on Jezeras face strain."

je "The pleasure is all mine, Tue-Row. Our correspondence didnt do your {i}charisma{/i} justice."

"She gestured toward the door and the city outside of it, her voice thick and honeyed with praise."

je "We wished to congratulate you on the recent developments to your city. From the short tour we were provided it was clear you have a great vision for it. "
je "Though, forgive me for not being up to date. But, I had been informed that a different clan ruled this city? The Che clan or something similar? So I was rather surprised by the name in the correspondence."



tuer "Forgiven eight times over. A very easy mistake to make. After all, I recently {i}took{/i} it."

"Jezeras smile didnt waiver."

je "Took it? How fascinating. Different congratulations are in order then. "
je "I hope this wont impact the ability of representatives of the Che clan to join this meeting. Our intent is to speak to the entire leadership of the goblin nation, and we-"

"Tue-Row burst into a chuckle and pointed down to a giant map on the table. It seemed to show the entire Blackholt forest."



tuer "Oh there wont be any need for that. Im the entire leadership of the goblin nation."

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show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve


je "Youre-"

tuer "Yup. The {i}Leader{/i}. Unifier. Conqueror if you like too. I know you lot have been real busy, what with taking castles. But, while youve been distracted, weve been having a bit of a war in these woods the last few years. "
tuer "I won that war. "



"Rowan glanced in Jezera's direction and saw the flicker of shock that crossed her face. She hurriedly composed herself, but Rowan understood her confusion. Everything she'd assumed about the goblins had just come back to slap her in the face."
"Tue-Row flashed a wicked grin."

tuer "Im sure that you fine dignitaries are absolutely {i}horrified{/i} to learn that youll have to go through this entire state visit with just us. No elaborate clansmoots."

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show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

je "My my, arent you ambitious. Naturally, as one conquering ruler to another, we hail your success in the field."



tuer "I will have to ask that you hold the praise on that front. Its a job half done. My people have flocked to my glorious banner under the promise of a new future for the goblin people. One that our ancestors could only have dreamed of."

"Jezera nodded along politely, but Rowan could tell by the look on her face that she had her reservations about such an aspirational future. It was well and good that Goblins be willing to join them. But, what would happen if they wanted more than the twins were willing to offer?"



tuer "In fact, since youve arrived at the perfect time, its only right that I invite you to my forthcoming nuptials. To celebrate the unification, Im to be wed. And in front of the entire goblin nation, I plan to crown myself King."

je "Oh? Congratulations, Prince. I can see how excited you are."

tuer "Indeed. Arrangements are still being made, so I cant give away too much. But, its to be the wedding of the century. A goblin celebration like no other. Youll love it."

"Tue-Row caught himself, his expression a little exaggerated as he offered a quick bow to Jezera."

tuer "Of course, youll be in attendance, right? Having you as the guest of honour would be my highest wish. I would give you a {i}central{/i} position in the middle of the festivities!"

"Jezeras lips tightened."

je "{i}I see{/i}."

"Rowan didn't miss how Tue-Row's eyes flickered to him, an unspoken question hanging in the air."

je "Well..perhaps Ill attend if I have the time. But, I can make no promises, of course. Running a war is a terribly busy affair. But, dear Rowan here"

"Jezera waved her hand toward her companion. Rowan suppressed a sigh. He knew what was coming. "

je "appears to be something of a hero among you little people, yes? It certainly seems so from your attire."

"Tue-Row laughed politely."

je "Perhaps, he can act as my representative in my absence. I'm sure your people would appreciate the prestige of his appearance at your wedding of all places. "

"A satisfied smirk spread across Jezera's face as Tue-Row's eyes lit up, drinking in every admirable inch of the hero."

tuer "Well, if you {i}insist{/i}. Rowan, I would be personally honored if you would attend my wedding."

"Rowan had no doubt about it. He tried to bite back his amused grin as Tue-Row swept into a deep bow."

ro "The honour would be all mine, Tue-Row. I would be happy to serve as guest of honor at your royal wedding."

tuer "Delightful! Tue-San?"

tues "Ill take care of it, Your Excellency. "

"Without needing explanation, Tue-San bent over the clipboard in her arms and jotted down some notes. "

tuer "Now, forgive my rudeness. Come, let's continue our conversation in the parlor. Help yourselves to some refreshments."

"Tue-Row led them through one of the doorways behind the stage into a squat parlor with plush magenta chairs and a small table in the center filled to the brim with drinks and other snacks. Rowan glanced curiously at the dishes, but found they were all human dishes. Chosen for their sake perhaps?"
"Rowan and Jezera took the two chairs across from Tue-Row and grabbed plates. Jezera kept hers light, barely touching the farebut taking enough not to come across as rudewhile Rowan tried not to outwardly notice how his plate matched Tue-Row's exactly. "
"Tue-San followed them into the back room and closed the curtains behind her. From there on she stood and watched, her eyes taking on a hawkish glutton."

je "It really has been a pleasure to see what you have planned, Tue-Row. You and I may have more in common than I thought."

"Tue-Row raised a brow at her as he sipped his drink. Jezera leaned forward in her seat, plate untouched, and jumped into her rehearsed speech in favour of alliance."

je "As leaders of establishing nations, it's difficult to navigate the old ways of politics when conventional figureheads won't give our less traditional policies a fighting chance. I'm sure you've come across your fair share of rejection from other kingdoms since you've come into your rule."

"Jezera gave him a moment to consider, but Tue-Row appeared to be only vaguely listening. He ate his food quietly, occasionally glancing in Rowan's direction with a thoughtful look. Jezera grit her teeth but pushed forward."

je "But being in the same situation gives us a benefit, I think. Especially if we choose to work toge"

"Tue-Row cut Jezera off from her speech, and a part of Rowan wondered if he'd been listening to her speak at all. "



if society_type == "might":
    tuer "I apologize for being blunt, Lady Jezera. But, I actually invited you both for a specific purpose. To lay the groundwork for our future military alliance against the kingdom of Rosaria."
else:

    tuer "I apologize for being blunt, Empress Jezera. But, I actually invited you both for a specific purpose. To lay the groundwork for our future military alliance against the kingdom of Rosaria."

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je "..."

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show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan glanced to Jezera. That Jezera didnt laugh out loud was a testament to her self restraint."

je "An alliance you say? Perhaps worth considering. Why would you desire such a thing?"

"Tue-Row paused, glancing between his guests with a serious expression."

tuer "Are you familiar with the Kingdom of Gobnagoz?"

je "Vaguely."

"She looked to Rowan, who shook his head in response."

ro "I've never heard of it."

"Tue-Row sighed unpleasantly, but he didn't seem angry rather, he was exhausted."

tuer "I can't say I'm surprised. The humans took it over so long ago that they gave it new names; the Duchy of Nisbith, the Duchy of Raeve. It used to span from what is now The Iron Trail, to what you call Casimirs Glory."
tuer "You do, perhaps, recall how that particular province got its name?"

"Rowan tightened his lips. This conversation could turn ugly really fast, so he tried to approach the subject as diplomatically as possible."

ro "If memory serves me right, its in remembrance of Baron Casimirs victory over your kind, some centuries ago. I dont remember which Casimir."

tuer "Yes. Precisely."
tuer "We were driven out of our homes. Slaughtered, Pillaged, Exiled. Everything we once were, was taken away from us. Do you think my people would be in the trees if we could stand in the open air? "

"There was a real bitterness to his voice as the goblin prince spoke. Rowan could almost see a physical weight on Tue-Row's shoulders."

tuer "But we're a resilient people. You wont find a lot whose taken it in the chin like the goblins have. But we're still here. No {i}human{/i} could survive what we've been through - Apologies to present company."
tuer "But, the humans are about to learn one of the first rules of goblin life. If you shiv someone in the back, you better hope they die. Else, it will be your back next."
tuer "I made my folks a vow. Thats how I brought them all together. Before I breathed my last, a new kingdom would rise from the forgotten ruins of our old homeland: The New Kingdom of Gobnagoz."
tuer "And that wasnt just politicking. No matter what it takes. Death. Destruction. Dark magic. My people will have their Kingdom again."

"Tue-Row bowed, pressing a fist tightly against his chest."

if society_type == "might":
    tuer "We have a common enemy, My Lady. You have to admit wed both be fools not to pool our resources."
else:

    tuer "We have a common enemy, Empress. You have to admit wed both be fools not to pool our resources."

tuer "My terms are this. Provided the ancestral borders of Gobnagoz are turned over at the conclusion of the fighting, my arms will be yours arms. Youll have our loyalty and a partner in your wars devoted to facing down the human armies."

"Jezera remained expressionless, and Rowan sure to keep his own feelings on the matter hidden. Tue-Rows fervor could end up being a double edged sword - he could be either easy to manipulate, or completely unpredictable. And gullible fools rarely conquered nations. "

je "Impressive proclamation, Tue-Row, but- do you have a map, by any chance? I can hardly appraise your proposal without knowing precisely what youre asking for."

"The goblin prince looked to Tue-San. Within moments, the female goblin was unveiling a detailed map of the entire region. "
"Someone has been keeping tabs on their conquests. He said nothing of it, and watched as Tue-Row showed the pair an outline of the proposed kingdom. "
"It composed all of Nisbith, arguably was the least valuable of all Rosarian dutchies. But it also included the majority of Raeve duchy, almost everything south of Raeve Keep on either side of the river. Rowan looked for Arthdale and found it just north of the line."
"Not a small amount of land. But if one looked at the bigger picture, it was barely a quarter of all of Rosaria. He eyed Jezera, wondering if she shared the sentiment."

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je " It would be heartless of me not to recognize the ancestral claim of your people. Solansias order truly is a cruel one - her chosen take what they want, then pretend such crude theft is holy justice."



if society_type == "might":
    tuer "I couldnt say it better myself, Lady Jezera."
else:

    tuer "I couldnt say it better myself, Empress Jezera."



je "Yet it did not escape my attention that you are asking for lands we have already taken from Rosaria. Dont you think, {i}Prince{/i}, that its rather rude to ask for spoils unearned? Especially with nothing offered in return."
je "Forgive me, but I do hope this isnt how Goblins do business."
je "With Raeve felled by our hands, it begs the question why your people are not besieging the fort in Nisbith? Royal weddings are lovely affairs. But, the enemy is ripe for the taking {i}now{/i}."
je "One would almost be left to believe that you take us for fools. {i}Prince{/i}."




"Tue-San gripped her planner a little harder, but said nothing. Tue-Row waited for a moment - then let out a low chuckle."



if society_type == "might":
    tuer "No, of course not. And you are right, My Lady. For our alliance to be one between equals, both sides must give something. It was disrespectful of me to start with demands, without first offering something in return."
else:

    tuer "No, of course not. And you are right, Empress. For our alliance to be one between equals, both sides must give something. It was disrespectful of me to start with demands, without first offering something in return. "

"He signaled for Tue-San, and the goblin woman placed a single piece of paper before the pair. Rowan scanned it quickly. It was a list of goods - gold, tools, books, and a variety of herbs, some of which he only rarely ever heard of. Plants supposedly found only in Blackholt."
"Rowan could not help but notice that Tue-Row had come to the meaning with the list already drafted."

tuer "As I am sure you can imagine, fighting wars of unification can be rather trying affairs. The wedding is as much a celebration of our new unity, as it is time for all of us to recuperate and rest. "
tuer "I am already well into the process of reorganizing my forces and preparing my supplies for the coming war. But, I cannot commit the goblins to battle immediately."
tuer "So in return, for the sake of our future alliance, Ive prepared a gift of friendship. Everything on this list will be delivered to a location of your choosing, so it can be taken to Castle Bloodmeen. Immediate proof of our desire to fight by your side."

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je "A tribute, then. I could certainly accept such a show of loyalty"



je "...From a vassal Kingdom."

"Tue-Rows expression hardened, as did Rowans. He knew how this could go. If Jezera puts the matter on a knifes edge, the head of the new goblin kingdom might soon be missing a head."

if serveChoice == 4:
    ro "Mistress, I think-"
    tuer "Its alright, Rowan."
else:

    menu:
        "Try to defuse the situation. They need the goblins. ":
            $ goblinReluctance = False
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Mistress, I think-"
            tuer "Its alright, Rowan."
        "Fan the flames. Jezera killing another potential ally was advantageous.":

            $ goblinReluctance = True
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Tue-Row, listen- "
            tuer "Its alright, Rowan."

tuer "The goblin race claims no lands other than the one that once belonged to us."
tuer " and recognizes Castles Bloodmeen claim to the entire world."
tuer "In order to realize both of these ambitions, the New Kingdom of Gobnagoz will cooperate closely with the military leadership of Castle Bloodmeen."
tuer "Further, even upon the completion of our objectives, it will continue to contribute a part of their forces to be directly integrated into the main demon army."

je "A tribute, then, and some levies. We are taking over the world {i}prince{/i}. Surely that justifies a greater show of commitment?"

"For the longest time, nobody said a word. Jezera eyed the new goblin prince, smiling. Rowan held his breath. Tue-Row expression was completely unreadable. And Tue-San held her planner so hard her knuckles turned white."
"Finally, the goblin prince chuckled and fell back to his chair, defeated. "

if society_type == "might":
    tuer "So it does. Very well, Lady Jezera, the New Kingdom of Gobnagoz will recognize Castle Bloodmeen as its rightful suzerain and overlord. A vassal kingdom within the broader demon empire."
else:

    tuer "So it does. Very well, Empress Jezera, the New Kingdom of Gobnagoz will recognize Castle Bloodmeen as its rightful suzerain and overlord. A vassal kingdom within the broader demon empire."

tuer "But, not a province. A kingdom with its own polity, borders, and internal policy. And Bloodmeens oversight limited to military integration. It must be a kingdom as we see fit With respect for Bloodmeens interests of course. "

je "Such demands, {i}Prince{/i}. Youd ask for something few others in all the six realms could even hope for in the new world were building "

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je "but I am feeling generous today. So, as a gift for your upcoming nuptials, I will grant you those terms."

"The bargain was struck, but there was no sigh of relief in the room. Jezera seemed to be the only one pleased by the result. Rowan had a nagging suspicion she had no intention of honoring her promise of non-interference."



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je "On that note, I believe we have reached accord. Sadly, its probably best if I made my return to Bloodmeen. Bringing ruin to the world of man can be so time consuming! And I admit that I am only able stay in your lovely city long enough to ensure we reached our terms."

"Jezera waved a hand in Rowan's direction before standing up and preparing her exit. With how perfect negotiations had gone, it seemed she was happy to already make her exit. Rowan half wondered if she would have managed had she found the tribal mess she expected."

je "I'm sure Rowan is more than capable of handling working out the itty bitty details without me peering over his shoulder."

if society_type == "might":
    tuer "Quite understandable, Lady Jezera. I know youre a busy woman. We couldn't have asked for better friends in this battle. "
else:

    tuer "Quite understandable, Empress Jezera. I know youre a busy woman. We couldn't have asked for better friends in this battle. "

tuer "Please, allow me to see you out."

je "You're too kind. And there's really no need, I would love to get another view of the city on my way out."

tuer "Ah, of course! Im afraid its still something of a work in progress, but one day, it will be the jewel of the goblin crown. Tue-San, please ensure that our new ally has an escort, back towards the city gate."



"Tue-San moved to the exit, with a few sharp words calling in the guards from before. Jezera took the moment to regard everyone in the room with a superior smirk, then, with her trademark sway of her hips, pushed past the curtain back into the amphitheater."

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"Rowan was left alone with the new goblin prince. Jezera considered the matter closed, but it was anything but."
"He could see the fine print. Tue-Row would not commit his forces until the wedding was resolved, but gave them no date on when that would be. Raeve falling was no secret, there was no telling when Rosaria might wake from its stupor..."

if goblinReluctance:
    "Or what this new goblin nation would do if Rowan somehow managed to strike a critical blow against the twins before fell Rosaria. For all he knew, this was another catastrophe in the making."

"Besides, there was also the fact Tue-Row was still standing there, smiling, {i}wearing an exact replica of Rowans clothes.{/i} "

ro "I think we have some matters to discuss, Tue-Row."

"The goblin chuckled, then scratched his cheek sheepishly."



tuer "We do. In truth, I was hoping that you might consider extending your visit to Blackholt for a time. Beyond my delight in your company, there are matters I had hoped to confer with you on."

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ro "Oh?"

tuer "Recall when I said that the wedding was just a chance to recuperate before we commit our forces to the upcoming battle?"
tuer "Imay have omitted some details. "

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ro "..."

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"{i}There it was. {/i}"

ro "What kind of details are we talking about here?"

tuer "Nothing too dramatic, I assure you. But, I could use the help of someone with a delicate touch. And since we are allies now, after all, I may have hoped you would be such a person."

"Rowan pursed his lips. The more Tue-Row spoke, the more Rowan was starting to get the impression that perhaps he was walking into a task that might prove more troublesome than Tue-Row was making it out to be."



tuer "But lets discuss it over our next meeting. This has been a tiresome day. Tue-San? "

if society_type == "might":
    tues "Ive prepared the guest room on the first floor for Master Blackwell use, close to the exit so he can come and go as he wishes. It has been equipped with all the necessary comforts, including a human-sized bed."
else:

    tues "Ive prepared the guest room on the first floor for Sir Blackwell use, close to the exit so he can come and go as he wishes. It has been equipped with all the necessary comforts, including a human-sized bed."

tuer "Wonderful. What would I ever do without you? "

if society_type == "might":
    tues "Think nothing of it, your excellency. Follow me, Master Blackwell."
else:

    tues "Think nothing of it, your excellency. Follow me, Sir Blackwell."

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"Rowan looked to the goblin prince - only for Tue-San to clean her throat and tap her planner impatiently, clearly annoyed by the even the slightest delay on his part."
"Rowan sighed, and resigned himself to following the young woman. It seemed that Jezera had been right all along. This would be no simple in-and-out negotiation after all. He would need time to take stock of the situation. Figure everything out. "
"His planning was interrupted, as on his way out, he heard a voice call out behind him."

tuer "Oh, I almost forgot - Welcome to Blackholt, Great Trickster! "

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tuer "I hope this proves a pleasant stay!"

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return





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"The streets of Hoz'Holt were not quite as friendly asTue-Row and his inner circle."
"As Rowan made his way through the city toward the Grand Hall, he could feel the eyes of goblin citizens on him from every angle, their jaws practically unhinged as they shamelessly gawked at his every move."
"He caught a few whispers to his side, their attempts to be discreet undermined by their loud voices."

vend "Whats'a human doin' here?"

cust "Beats me."

"Rowan could feel their suspicious gazes on him as he passed. He waved an awkward hello, and their eyes narrowed further."
"Suddenly, a third goblin ran up to the other two. By his wizened face, he seemed older than the other two."

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oldg "Dont you know who that it is, stupid? Look at his clothes."

"The older goblin beamed and waved again before carrying on with their day. The other pair exchanged glances, but as their eyes landed on Rowan's clothes, a quiet understanding took place."
"Rowan sighed. This was going to happen a lot, wasnt it?"

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"Rowan made the trek up the hillside to the looming Grand Hall. A trip made marginally more difficult by the fact the steps were designed for smaller feet. He made it to the large doorway and raised his fist to knock on the front door"

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"{i}CRASH!{/i}"

"A sudden clatter from inside breaking glass? Destruction of furniture? Both?-- followed by startling shouts."

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"There was no more time for curtesy. He kicked at the large double doors, and they swung open. Inside, Rowan raced down the hallway towards the originating point of the sound."
"Other goblins staff of the building rushed before him. The amphitheatre, which was seemingly being used as Tue-Rows chambers, was already open when Rowan hurried inside."
"The room was chaos, with guardsmen running back and forth amidst it. But, his eyes were drawn to the rooms center, where he found Tue-Row collapsed on the ground."

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"The Goblin Princes green hand was covered in thick, oozing blood as he struggled to put pressure on a gushing wound in his shoulder."



"Two women were huddled beside the wounded prince and helped put pressure on the wound. Rowan recognized Tue-San immediately, but the woman dressed in leather combat clothes beside her was unfamiliar."

tues "Mai, hold this."

"The unfamiliar goblin woman did as told, pressing a scarf against the wound. It freed Tue-San to rush over to a gathering of whispering serving staff."

tues "Towels and medicine. {i}Now{/i}, you birdbrains! "

"The servants scurried and pushed past Rowan in a sudden need to get as far away from the scene as possible. Tue-San didn't yell, but the cold rage of her voice was as good as a lashing."

ro "Goddess. What have I walked into?"

"Tue-Sans eyes snapped to Rowan, and instantly he regretted drawing her attention."

tues "Leave at once, Blackwell. These are our affairs. And if I learn- "



tuer "No, no. What are you telling him to leave for? "

"The words were scarcely out of her mouth before Tue-Row held up a hand to stop her. The mere moment he interjected, her tone and demeanour sharply softened."

tues "My Prince, youre {i}hurt{/i}."

tuer "As if someone getting stabbed was any reason to reschedule a meeting! Wed never get anything done. So please, just- get me something to rest on."

"Her lips formed a thin line, and she hesitated for only a moment, before rushing to Tue-Rows side. She waved at the goblin called Mai, and with her help, raised him into the soft comfort of a cushioned reclining litter."

tues "Fine. But be still while I see to your wounds."

serv "I-I wasn't sure which you wanted me to grab"

"Tue-San swiped the items from the maid's arms and waved her off."

tues "Bring water. Go."

"The Servant nodded, pushing past Rowan again in her escape."

"Despite the banter, Tue-San never ceased her work, her hands working tirelessly and quickly with incredible precision. Without much to do, Mai stood cross-armed to the side, occasionally leaning in to assist in wiping the sweat from Tue-Row's brow."

tues "My Prince, you {i}must{/i} be more careful. Ive warned you so many times"

"Tue-San had muttered the words to Tue-Row, almost too low for Rowan to hear. Tue-Row chuckled with the characteristic swagger that Rowan was quickly coming to associate with the goblin."

tuer "Heh. I will, I promise. Besides, theyll have to come up with a new angle of approach next time. No one ever gets to me the same way twice!"



"Once he was cleaned and bandaged, Tue-Row shifted to sit upright in his bed. He waved the two goblin women off, so that they took nearby seats."

tuer "I'm sorry for the commotion, Rowan. Dreadfully sorry. And I was so looking forward to your visit too. Please, have a seat."

"Tue-Row gestured to one of the chairs in the room and Rowan dragged it closer. Without the scurry of servants taking up the space, Rowan could more clearly see shattered window glass on the floor, their glittering pieces glinting with blood. "
"He looked up to find one of the stained glass windows high above the auditorium shattered. A point of entry rather than exit. So this was not an argument gone violent, but an asssassination attempt."
"Before Rowan had a chance to speak, Tue-Row gestured toward the women at his side."

tuer "I never got a chance to formally introduce you, have I?"
tuer "Rowan, you've already met Tue-San. She is my Majordomo, the Head Secretary to my office, the Proud Representative of the Goblin Nation"

tues "'Personal Assistant' is fine, my Prince."

"Tue-Row chuckled and gestured toward the cold-gazed Tue-San, her disinterest slipping back into place as she gave a curt nod toward the hero."

tuer "This is her sister, Tue-Mai, Major General of the Principality of New Gorbnagoz. Shes also City Inspiration Officer, Chief of Stalling, Lead Identity Specialist, Physical Integration Agent, and Um"

"Tue-Row paused, his lips pursed as he struggled to think of more."

tuem "Don't forget Chief Security Designer!"

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"Tue-Mai turned to Rowan with a broad grin, her braid tossed carelessly over her shoulder. If Tue-San were a sealed book, Tue-Mai had ripped all the pages of hers out so you could see every crevice inside."
"She was taller than Tue-San just barely but every ounce of her flowed with the welcome energy of her bright smile and easygoing demeanour."

tues "Perhaps not a title of particular pride at this moment."

"Tue-Mai giggled, glancing down at Tue-Rows bandaged form."

tuem "Well now that you mention it"
tuem "Anyway, its real nice to meet ya Rowan! Tue-Row's talked a lot about ya. Ya might not have noticed, but ya got a bit of a reputation around these parts."

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ro "I hadnt noticed."

"His voice came out droll. But, he remembered his manners and gave her a short military salute that the goblin commander mimicked."

ro "Regardless, it's nice to meet you too. That's quite an impressive streak of titles. I don't think I've heard of some of those before."

tuem "Course not! I had 'em made special. They wouldn't matter as much if every stinkin' kingdom had 'em, would they?"

"Rowan smiled politely and nodded. He generally considered the addition of empty titles especially so many to be arrogant, but brushed it off. He wasn't about to insult the general of all people."
"Besides, there was still the matter they all found themselves in. Tue-San glanced toward the destruction by the window. The blood had already started to dry, turning into a rusted brown."

ro "I take it I walked in right as someone tried to kill you. Im glad to see they failed. Were you able to catch the perpetrator?"

"Tue-San scowled and shook her head."

tues "No. It would appear that many mistakes were made today when it comes to security. A matter that Mai and I will need to discuss {i}in detail{/i} later."

"Tue-San glared at her sister bitterly. Tue-Mai cocked her head to the side, confused by her sister's malice."

tuem "I've got guards on it right now"

tues "The fact that we are having this conversation is unacceptable, sister. No one should have gotten past your defences in the first place."

"Tue-Row placed a hand on Tue-Sans upper arm, a gesture that seemed to calm her a fraction."

tuer "Relax, relax. Im sure that whoever she has on the job is well qualified, Tue-San. "

"Tue-San didn't appear convinced, but didn't put up a further argument."

ro "If you didnt catch the assassin on the scene, the first step would be to put together a list of suspects. Is there anyone whod have a motive to make an attempt on your life?"

"Tue-Row and Tue-San stared at each blankly, then looked back at Rowan. Then, the goblin prince broke into laughter, joined by Tue-Mai. "

tuer "How about half of the forest?"
tuer "Rowan, my new friend, do you really believe that I could fight a war of unification throughout the whole damn woods without leaving enemies everywhere?"
tuer "Dozens, maybe even hundreds of dispossessed clan leaders, arrogant former princelings, and folks with sworn vendettas?"

"He coughed weakly, the strain of his laughter less than positive for his current condition. Tue-San rushed over to ensure it wasnt something serious."

tuer "This isn't the first attempt on my life, and it certainly won't be the last. Important to be sure, but not worth stressing over. Just gotta up the guards and keep our eyes open."

"Rowan furrowed his eyebrows. Tue-Rows carefree handling of the issue couldve been just another sign of his daredevil attitude, but for a variety of reasons, he couldnt let it slide."

ro "Tue-Row, when you negotiated your alliance with us, it was under the pretext of being the undisputed ruler of the goblin?"
ro "You almost getting killed not long afterwards is leaving me with a lot of doubts."
ro "So I think we can at least discuss the most likely suspects. "

"Tue-Row didnt answer at first. Tue-San was looking at him with an expression Rowan could not quite read. Finally, a small smile appeared on his lips, and the goblin prince nodded."

tues "Mai, mind emptying the room for us?"

tuem "You got it, boss."

"Rowan, Tue-Row, and Tue-San waited while the room was emptied of anyone who might overhear such a delicate conversation. Both Tue-Row and Tue-San went silent with contemplation."
"When the amphitheatre had been emptied save for the four, and Tue-Mai had rejoined them, the conversation restarted."

tuer "If I had to narrow it down to a list, it wouldnt be that difficult. It wouldnt be much of a surprise if I learned any of them were the mastermind."

tuem "But there are certainly ones with more motive. If you wanted to gamble about it with me, Id put all my money on Zii."

"Tue-Rows smile faded from his face and he eyed Tue-Mai skeptically."

tuer "Zii does have a bit of a mean streak, doesnt she?"

ro "Zii? Is she someone important?"

"Tue-Row started to chuckle, but an annoyed Tue-San stopped him."

tuer " Important? Id say so."

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tuer "I told you I was getting married, Rowan. Zii is to be the blushing bride."

"Rowan stared at him, waiting for the punchline to their joke. Nothing came. Neither did Tue-San nor Tue-Mai interject to correct him. He was being completely serious."
"Rowan put a hand on his forehead."

ro "Your {i}fiancГ©e{/i} is on the list?"

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tuem "Top of the list, Id say."

ro "Yes, excuse me. Your {i}fiancГ©e{/i} is on the {i}top of the list{/i}. Thank you Tue-Mai, how silly of me."

tuer "Yes, well, Zii and I have a complicated relationship, you could say"
tuer "What I told Jezera was true. Make no mistake, Rowan, when I speak, I do so for all of my people. I am the undisputed master of Blackholt. I broke the clans. I rule Blackholt. And when I am crowned at my wedding, I will be the goblin king."
tuer "But there are some parties who havent accepted the new reality. "

ro "Thats the very definition of disputing something, Tue-Row. "
ro "This is what you meant before by omitting a few details, isnt it?"

tuer "I suppose so, heh."
tuer "There is still one major armed band out there making trouble. Fighting battles. Giving me headaches like you couldnt imagine. And Zii runs at the head of them."

ro "So your {i}fiancГ©e{/i} isthe leader of a rival army."

tues "Shes an enemy. She wants to break Tue-Row down into submission and take over Hoz'Holt for herself."

"Her voice was rife with scorn. Tue-Row simply nodded in agreement, as if the thought were almost amusing?"
"Rowan struggled to wrap his head around their relationship. In his own engagement to Alexia, he recalled the giddiness and lovestruck emotion that sometimes overwhelmed him when he thought of her. But then, political marriages were not unheard of in Rastedel or abroad."
"Still, such arrangements were normally between {i}allies{/i}. Why would you ever marry someone who was callously trying to murder you?"

ro "So this Zii woman is your enemyAnd you decided to propose to her?"

menu:
    "Thats absolutely insane.":
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        ro "This borders on insanity, Tue-Row."
        tuer "As do many great schemes. I am sure The Great Trickster of all people understands it."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "That is surprisingly smart.":

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        ro "A little unorthodox, but I suppose thats one way of making allies."
        tuer "Ha! I knew that a man called {i}The Great Trickster{/i} would approve of it."

tuer "You can conquer by winning wars. But, there are also other ways to take power. And while it might be hard to know how long it will take you to win a war. Marriage has a higher certainty to it. So I proposed and she agreed."
tuer "But, Zii didnt agree to everything. I also offered her an armistice right along with the proposal, and"

tues "The madwoman remains in the field. She plans to wage bloody war the entire time until their wedding day."

tuer "Yes. That."

"Rowan ran a hand along his cheek and pondered what they were saying. At least one mystery had been resolved. Why had he asked Jezera not to join the campaign on Rosaria immediately? Because he was still in the middle of a war."
"With his own {i}bride-to-be{/i}"

tuer "I have a feeling it isnt Zii, though."

"Tue-Mai opened her mouth to object, but Tue-Row raised a hand to silence her."

tuer "Sure, shes bloodthirsty. But, she doesnt really rely on assassins much, does she? Its not her style."

"Tue-Row let his voice drop to a lower, darker tone."

tuer "Besides, when it comes to me, she has another plan. "

"Tue-San's face contorted in disgust. Rowan was about to ask him what he meant by another plan but Tue-Mai evidently still wanted to push the idea further."

tuem "It could still be her, though! You shouldn't discount her because of a 'feeling'. Weve both fought her. You know what shes capable of. "
tuem "Those kinds of assumptions could get you"

"A knock at the doorway interrupted her. A rugged goblin in guardsmen armour hurried up beside Tue-Mai with a piece of parchment. The conversation stopped dead while they had company."
"Tue-Mai reviewed it before tucking it away. Tue-san raised a brow at her sister."

tues "Well?"

tuem "They've found something they think the assassin might've dropped. Possible weapon, although unlikely; I'm going to go check it out. I'll do a sweep of the city while I'm out."

tues "Report back what you find."

tuem "Aye aye, Sister."



"Tue-Mai gave a mock salute to Rowan and the other goblins before stepping out of the room. Tue-San sighed and shook her head before jumping back into their previous discussion."

tues "I'll add Zii to the list, but I have a stronger suspicion toward Che-Lin."

tuer "Che-Lin? Hm I mean, its possible. Certainly a more plausible option than Zii."

tues "My Prince, whatever you might think of that {i}hag{/i}, you cannot deny she has a motive. When you consider your personal history with her"

"Rowan tapped his foot."

ro "That sounds like a promising lead. Care to explain? "

tuer "Che-Lin is the matriarch and high priestess of the Che clan, one of the four great clans. And shes probably my oldest friend in the entire forest."
tuer "After I took over the Tue clan and the war began, she was the only one willing to rally to my aid. We fought side by side for a long time."

"Tue-San clicked her tongue. Clearly she was not particularly approving of the wistful tone Tue-Row had taken."

ro "You sound almost fond of her."

tuer "Shes a brilliant woman. I fear, even after all these years, I will always have a certain respect for her. "

ro "You respect her, But now you suspect her of trying to murder you?"

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"Both goblins just stared at him. Rowan rubbed his forehead again, trying to fight back the building headache."

ro "Right, goblin politics, of course. But, that still doesnt explain why you suspect her."

tuer "Last time you came I told you a goblin truism, remember? If you shiv someone in the back, you better hope they die and all that?"

ro "Yes?"

tuer "Well, its exactly that. I stabbed her in the back."

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"Rowan blinked."

ro "Stabbed. You mean like-"

"Tue-Row mimed the act of stabbing, using his working arm."

tuer "Literally stabbed her in the back. At a victory party for our combined forces and everything. Oh man, you should have seen her face when I did it. It was perfect."

ro "Perfect?"

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tuer "Well, I feel bad about it, dont get me wrong. But, surely you understand the thrill of a plan coming together just right? "

if avatar.corruption < 30:
    ro "I cant say I do?"

elif avatar.corruption > 59:
    ro "Mmm. Yeah, I do know that feeling."
else:

    ro "Maybe."

tues "If it had truly been a perfect plan, you would have {i}actually{/i} finished her off."

tuer "Ha! True. Should have aimed for the vitals. Getting her alive turned out not to be the right play"

"Tue-San offered no retort. Rowan stepped back into the conversation, trying to get a handle on what he was hearing."

ro "Okay, so that would explain why she might wish to see you dead. Butwhy would you do such a thing in the first place?"

"Tue-San raised an eyebrow."

tues "For a human called The Great Trickster youre quite dense to deception, arent you? One has to wonder if youre truly this Great Trickster at all?"

"But, yet again, before she could work herself up, Tue-Row intervened in Rowans defence."

tuer "Don't be so hard on him, Tue-San. Even the most clever of humans might have some difficulty here. Goblin culture and human culture aredifferent; it's not fair to expect him to see things the way we do."
tuer "Let me try to explain. Humans have their way of doing things. And goblins have our way."
tuer "Humans...I didnt understand how your people functioned for a long time. But, I have come to learn. "
tuer "You can serve an ideal. A god, a concept, a cause. Your people often die for such things. But, whats more important is that you {i}rely{/i} on that loyalty in others. That is the magic you used to destroy us."
tuer "That trust allows your cities to fight as massed armies. Humans lie and cheat and betray at times. But, any goblin whose known humans has had to learn how to deal with that need for mutual trust."

"Rowan raised an eyebrow. He made note of the familiarity Tue-Row spoke with."

tuer "Goblins are different, but they dont have to be. Until I came along, the only rule when it comes to goblins and loyalty is this. Your clan before everything. A problem that Che-Lin, for all her brilliance, couldnt truly see. "
tuer "You could say that theres rules of the game. And if you stand to gain from betraying someone, well, the rules say its all good as far goblins are concerned. Its a different way of thinking about things."

ro "Is this just you telling me, Goblin Politics again?"

"Tue-Row shrugged."

tuer "Its a state of affairs trying to change it. I want it to be your people before everything. But, if you wish to accomplish much here, Rowan, you must remember it."

"Rowan pursed his lips. It certainly would explain much of what hed learned since coming here. But, still. If thats how goblins see things, how could he trust {i}Tue-Row{/i}. Suddenly, the deal with Jezera was looking much shakier than he had suspected. "

ro "I see. "

tuer "Thats what happened with Che-Lin. She just didnt see things the way I did. And it didnt matter how fond of her I was if she was standing in the way of unification. I had to do it."

"Tue-San nodded at this point. Practically the first thing that Tue-Row had said about the woman that his majordomo was on board with. "

ro "You don't seem quite as fond of her as your prince."

tues "His Excellencys mind is beyond my question. But, I dont understand hisnostalgia for her. The old order and all those who stand against Tue-Row's ideals must be crushed."
tues "She and all her follows blind themselves with the past. They cannot see the future, although it is right in front of their eyes."

"Tue-Row rubbed his shoulder."

tuer "Che-Lin is a possible culprit, I'll admit. But, I have my doubts about her too. Personal reasons. Im going to ask you to trust me on this one, Tue-San."

"Tue-San snapped to attention."

tues "Always, my Prince."

"Tue-San shifted her glance. Rowan had doubts that Tue-San truly believed what Tue-Row had said. But, the womans loyalty to her sovereign seemed without reproach."

tues "Then, aside from Zii-Zii and Che-Lin, I think it best to start looking at our own people. It's likely there are traitors in our own numbers; not everyone quite understands the new facts of the world yet."

ro "Someone inside the city?"

"Tue-Row sighed."

tuer "It pains me to think about it, believe me. But, it's possible. Ive had to kill a lot of goblins to get where I am. Frankly, more than Im happy with. And who can say how many people here bent the knee to me, while holding their daggers behind their back?"

tues "No more dead than was necessary for the cause."

"Tue-Sans harsh certainty stood in contrast to that small, vulnerable chink in Tue-Rows usual armor of confidence. Rowan knew that followers could believe in a hero more than they believed in themselves. He knew that first hand. Thus, he recognized the look in Tue-Rows eyes."
"But, Tue-San wasnt still focused on Tue-Row. Her attention snapped back to Rowan, her cold, dismissive mask falling back into place."

tues "I believe this wraps up the list of suspects. I will- "

"Tue-Row raised his hand, making Tue-San stop."

tuer "Tue-San, I know what youre thinking. "
tuer "Its best if you let it out. You know I would rather have the two of you see eye to eye."

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"Tue-Sans lips formed a thin line, her gaze still focused on Rowan. The hero felt his blood go cold."

ro "You cant be suspecting {i}me{/i}?!"

tues "Your arrival coincides with the assassination attempt. You also have a reputation for deception and trickery, albeit likely exaggerated."
tues "You speak at behest of demons. All of the goblin people know not to trust the demons. The history of their promises to the goblin nation is long and bloody. {i}The betrayal of the 4th blood. The fall of Samatan. The Fellstar Pact{/i}."
tues "Proud goblins used as pawns, then discarded. Jezera and her brother appear cut from the same cloth."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "You presume a great deal about them."

if castle.morale > 69:
    tues "I presume nothing. We are not without our own agents. Your attempts at teaching orcs discipline are commendable, but a pretty whore and a flask of ale untangles every tongue."
else:

    tues "I presume nothing. Your orcs talk, Blackwell. And we are not without our own agents. I am told they lack discipline and respect for their superiors, {i}present company{/i} included."

if society_type == "might":
    tues "As for your Mistress, I handled her correspondence at His Excelencys request. She reveals more in her letters than she suspects. She thinks herself the smartest person on the continent. She is anything but."
else:

    tues "As for your Empress, I handled her correspondence at His Excelencys request. She reveals more in her letters than she suspects. She thinks herself the smartest person on the continent. She is anything but."

tues "We are not fools, Rowan Blackwell, and we will not be taken as such."

"The warning in her voice was unmistakable. Rowan felt a tense shift in the atmosphere as Tue-San glared at him, her clipped voice sending a chill down his spine."
"And Tue-Row had yet to say a word. The goblin prince waited, silent, perhaps curious what Rowans response will be. "

ro "Well, besides the {i}obvious{/i} fact that I dont know much about affairs here in the first place"

menu:
    "He has his own interests, separate from the demons.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tueRowReason = "need"
        ro "You certainly tore me a new one there, Tue-San."
        tues "These are facts, Rowan Blackwell."
        ro "No, no, I agree. The twins have Issues. Dealing with them can be difficult, to put it mildly."
        ro "But, if you want to know why I wouldnt have done it. Consider this. I need allies, just as much the twins do."
        ro "Smart allies who I can rely on. Someone who wont say the wrong thing to the wrong person, and get themselves splattered over a wall."
        ro "If you are everything you claim to be, Tue-Row, then I need you more than I need your people. Soldiers are less useful to me than friends. And since Ive arrived here, Ive got nothing but signals of that sort of friendship."
        "Rowan stretched his back."
        tuer "Kind words. But, I must push back on that distinction you raised. I and all of goblinkind are a package deal, Rowan."
        ro "I wasnt suggesting otherwise. just, it does mean that I have no interest to seek your deathor replacement. And plenty of reason to ignore or sabotage such an order."
    "Why try to kill their only ally?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tueRowReason = "obedient"
        ro "Why would I seek to harm someone who has already pledged allegiance to us? Sure, its becoming clear that the promise was made under less-then-true conditions. But, all it would do is set negotiations even further."
        tuer "Its a promise I plan to keep, Rowan. I assure you."
        ro "I have no doubt. And I know my masters well enough to know that if you follow through you will be rewarded. And if you fail youll be punished."
        ro "Its really that simple Tue-San."
        "Tue-San narrowed her eyes at him, but he thought nothing of it. He needed the two of them to be compliant, anything else was an added bonus."
    "Trust a human, not a demon.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tueRowReason = "trust"
        ro "I must admit, being something of a rural bumpkin, Im not sure I could debate your list in an educated way, Tue-San. Im sure all of that truly happened."
        ro "But, those are reasons not to trust the twins. I am not them. I might serve them. I make my own judgments, I have my own honour."
        ro "Whatever happened between the goblins and demons in the past? Thats not my business. Dont trust the demons. Trust {i}me{/i}. Tue-Row said himself thats how humans operate. I wouldnt harm Tue-Row. And, Ill make damn sure his loyalty is rewarded."
        ro "You both have my word."
        "Tue-Row nodded, lips touched by a smile. But, Tue-Sans dark expression did not melt."
        tues "Hmph. Well see if it means anything."
    "The Goblins can trust him or he can leave ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tueRowReason = "no shit"
        "Instead of directly addressing the point, Rowan suddenly rose from his seat. He towered over the diminutive Goblins."
        tuer "Now now, lets not get hasty here-"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Tue-Row, I do not have time to jump through hoops to prove my trustworthiness. Especially not when you yourself confessed to backstabbing your allies minutes ago!"
        ro "I agreed to stick around and help smooth out an agreed on pact, maybe get some answers while I do so. I didnt agree to get interrogated this way for matters that I frankly could give two shits about."
        ro "I have an entire continent to subdue, so believe me when I say - I dont have time for this shit."
        tuer "So youre saying you didnt try to kill me because I am literally not important enough for you to even try."
        ro "No offence, but yes."
        tuer "Ouch. Sit down, Ill take it."
        "Rowan grunted. He despoisted himself back in the chair, although now the atmosphere was more tense."

"Tue-San continued to glare, obviously not convinced. Tue-Row waited for a moment, then chuckled and turned to Tue-San."

tuer "If thats not enough "
tuer "I know Rowan, Tue-San. Well, much as you can know someone who you only just met. He wouldnt try to kill me so quickly, not without getting a better understanding of wether Im someone he {i}needs{/i} to kill."
tuer " And, more importantly, he {i}wouldnt fail at it{/i}."

"He placed his hand over his wound, then hissed as it flared up again. "

tuer "So cross him off the list of suspects. I want Rowan treated as nothing less than a member of my own inner circle. Am I understood?"

"She nodded stiffly and tightened her grip on her notebook."

tues " Of course. My Prince. Rowan shall be beyond reproach."

"Tue-Row smiled, and the tension in the room broke as he turned his attention back to Rowan with an excited gleam in his eye. "

tuer "Now then, lets put the unfortunate matter of todays distraction aside, and talk about the real reason I asked you to stay"

"Rowan wondered if they really should just gloss over Tue-San accusing him of attempted regicide, but in the end, he put it under yet another quirk of goblin politics, and decided to let the subject lie."

if tueRowReason == "no shit":
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The whole ordeal already took too much of his time. and there were other issues that needed to be discussed, possibly addressed as soon as possible. He would learn what they were, at least. Then "
"Well, Tue-Row was right about one thing - Rowan didnt like making his move without scouting the field first."

tuer "Like I said. That I am the Prince of Blackholt, and in time Gobnagoz is no question, but there remain pockets of defiance. And to ensure my rear is protected before I go to war with Rosaria, I must end this final stage of the war within Blackholt."
tuer "And the means to do that is my upcoming nuptials. They must go smoothly. At least by goblin standards. The problems must be stamped out."

ro "And what part do you see me playing in this?"

tuer "I suspect that my lovely bride, Zii, might be planning a final offensive before the wedding. She's gotten particularly boisterous as of late and my spies are telling me shes up to {i}something{/i}."
tuer "Any advantage she gains on the battlefield is an extra bit of leverage she gains on me come wedding day. I cannot allow that. "
tuer "We do not need to fight a pitched battle with her. But, between you and me, she tends to get a little {i}wild{/i} if she's left alone for too long. Best to remind her who's top dog to dissuade any notions from her head."

tues "Or assassination attempts."

"Tue-Row shrugged."

tuer "Or those."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan nodded softly."

ro "And you want the help of a famed general to ensure the battle goes smoothly."

tuer "Well, as of an hour ago I am not at my battlefield best. But, more than that, I instructed Tue-Mai and my generals to learn from maps of your campaigns. Better to have the original."

tues "Zii is encamped to the North-East at the Central Pass. Travel there and we will have an army waiting for you to employ."

"While Rowan was still thinking about the situation, Tue-Row jumped in to discuss a second issue."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

tuer "Then theres the matter of Che-Lin. She still holds an independent enclave with whatever holdouts of the Old Clans have refused to bend the knee."
tuer "Fate is a funny thing. She now leads the very people she helped me destroy."
tuer "I could still crush her, perhaps. But it would be time-consuming and costly. And she is no threat to me anymore."

tues "Unless she tried to assassinate you."

tuer "Unless she tried to assassinate me."
tuer "Regardless, I plan to meet with Che-Lin one last time. If she can be persuaded to attend my wedding, it would signal to the other Old Clan holdouts that the time to accept the new order has come. Maybe even convince her to join us."

ro "And for that, you want my help with negotiations."

"Rowan squinted. Compared to the matter of his rebellious fiancГ©e, this seemed a matter that he was less well suited for. But, Tue-Row had given him the impression of a man who wouldnt ask for Rowans help for no reason."
"But, {i}why{/i}?"

tuer "Exactly. Che-Lin holds court at the Gol Tower, directly to the South-East. It won't be very hard to find her."

"Before Rowan could speak, Tue-San jumped in."

if society_type == "might":
    tues "My prince, while you and Master Blackwell focus on such tasks, my eyes shall remain on HozHolt."
else:

    tues "My prince, while you and Sir Blackwell focus on such tasks, my eyes shall remain on HozHolt."

tues "There are duties in the city that require my attention, especially with an assassin in our midst. I must find them and ensure they are suitably punished."

tuer "If you think it best. Id rather we werent {i}still{/i} spending so much of our time rooting out traitors, but I guess get a choice in that regard. Although "

"As he spoke, a gleam of inspiration flashed in his eyes."

tues "My Prince?"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

tuer "Once Rowan has helped me with those two other tasks, should he wish to partner with you in your investigation, I ask that you allow him to accompany you. And as a full investigator, not shuffled off to the side. It should speed things up."

tues "..."

"Tue-San faced Rowan, her lip curled with a particular mix of emotions. In the end, she voiced no opposition to the idea. "

tues "You are ever wise, My Prince."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan listened to the entire exchange silently. In his mind he was still processing all that he had seen and heard since he had come to HozHolt."

ro "Solet me sum this up. Try to get a handle on what I am hearing"
ro "You want me to lead a goblin army in battle {i}against your own fiancГ©e{/i}, who is, for reasons I can only assume are complex, still in a bloody war with you despite fully intending to {i}actually{/i} marry you."

tuer "Correct."

ro "And you want me to help you reignite your friendship with a prior ally who you literally, emphasis on the word literally, backstabbed. "

tuer "Still correct."

"Rowan glanced at Tue-San."

ro "And because you were stabbed {i}immediately{/i} after my arrival, you want me to search your city for assassins alongside your assistant who, apologies if this is harsh, but appears to despise me?"

tues "Mistrust would be more accurate. "

"Tue-Rows grin only seemed to grow wider."

tuer "Well, you dont have to do all of it. Frankly, my new friend, help me on just one and that alone would do wonders for me. "

"Rowan buried his head in his hands."

ro "And here I thought this would be easy."

tuer "Oh, Rowan. Youll learn soon enough. {i}Nothing is ever easy with goblins{/i}."
tuer "But think of it that way. Once all of this will be resolved, all of goblinkind will owe you a debt of gratitude."
tuer "You and me Rowan, against the world. As it was meant to be."

"Rowan sighed."

ro "Ill see what I can do."

$ avatar.mp -= 5

$ released_fix_rollback()


return

"If Tue-Row made anything of Rowans resistance, he didnt show it. He was still just smiling."
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:
    event('corruption_glossary', triggers="week_start", conditions=('avatar.corruption > 5',), run_count=1, priority=pr_system)
    event('guilt_glossary', triggers="week_start", conditions=('avatar.guilt > 5',), run_count=1, priority=pr_system)



label corruption_glossary:
    $ glossary_add('corruption_start')
    $ deactivate_event('corruption_glossary')
    return


label guilt_glossary:
    $ glossary_add('guilt_start')
    $ deactivate_event('guilt_glossary')
    return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('morale_below_50', triggers='week_end', conditions=('castle.morale < 50','castle.morale > 45'), group='low_morale_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)
    event('morale_below_45', triggers='week_end', conditions=('castle.morale < 45','castle.morale > 40'), group='low_morale_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)
    event('morale_below_40_1', triggers='week_end', conditions=('castle.morale < 40','castle.morale > 35'), group='low_morale_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)
    event('morale_below_40_2', triggers='week_end', conditions=('castle.morale < 40','castle.morale > 35'), group='low_morale_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)
    event('morale_below_35_1', triggers='week_end', conditions=('castle.morale < 35','castle.morale > 30'), group='low_morale_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)
    event('morale_below_35_2', triggers='week_end', conditions=('castle.morale < 35','castle.morale > 30'), group='low_morale_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)
    event('morale_below_30_1', triggers='week_end', conditions=('castle.morale < 30','castle.morale > 25'), group='low_morale_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)
    event('morale_below_30_2', triggers='week_end', conditions=('castle.morale < 30','castle.morale > 25'), group='low_morale_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)
    event('morale_below_25_1', triggers='week_end', conditions=('castle.morale < 25','castle.morale > 20'), group='low_morale_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)
    event('morale_below_25_2', triggers='week_end', conditions=('castle.morale < 25','castle.morale > 20'), group='low_morale_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)
    event('morale_below_20_1', triggers='week_end', conditions=('castle.morale < 20','castle.morale > 15'), group='low_morale_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)
    event('morale_below_20_2', triggers='week_end', conditions=('castle.morale < 20','castle.morale > 15'), group='low_morale_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)
    event('morale_below_15_1', triggers='week_end', conditions=('castle.morale < 15','castle.morale > 0'), group='low_morale_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)
    event('morale_below_15_2', triggers='week_end', conditions=('castle.morale < 15','castle.morale > 0'), group='low_morale_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)

label morale_below_50:
    "Morale below 50"

label morale_below_45:
    "Morale below 45"

label morale_below_40_1:
    "Morale below 40 #1"

label morale_below_40_2:
    "Morale below 40 #2"

label morale_below_35_1:
    "Morale below 35 #1"

label morale_below_35_2:
    "Morale below 35 #2"

label morale_below_30_1:
    "Morale below 30 #1"

label morale_below_30_2:
    "Morale below 30 #2"

label morale_below_25_1:
    "Morale below 25 #1"

label morale_below_25_2:
    "Morale below 25 #2"

label morale_below_20_1:
    "Morale below 20 #1"

label morale_below_20_2:
    "Morale below 20 #2"

label morale_below_15_1:
    "Morale below 15 #1"

label morale_below_15_2:
    "Morale below 15 #2"
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc










label maddening_side_of_nature:


$ avatar.add_exp (75)

$ arzylMet = True

scene cg305 with fade
pause 3

"It happened fast. Unnaturally fast. One moment Rowan was blissfully ignorant of their presence, the next he was surrounded by them. One moment he has his sword drawn, and was ready to defend himself, the next he was reeling from a kick to the guts."
"He had lunged at one of the assailants as a warning, and had been effortlessly disarmed in the process. Rowan was flustered, the weapon he had been disarmed with was a dagger. Whatever these women were he faced, they were not human."
"With his back against a thick birch tree Rowan did what he always did. He assessed how bad the situation was, and laughed internally. Technically it wasnt all that bad. Three women with maliciously curved ritual daggers. How bad could that be?"
"The women approached him, each from a different angle. There was no escape except through one of them. As they closed in on him the already dim afternoon sunlight graced their features, and Rowan gasped."
"Three pairs of snow white eyes gazed feverishly into his own. Lips painted black as midnight smiled at him like ferocious predators, betraying sharp fangs made for drawing blood. When he spied pointy elven ears large bestial horns his heart skipped a beat."
"These creatures were the legendary DrachHyl. In the common tongue they were unceremoniously called Nocturnal Elves, yet there was nothing trivial about them. The Nocturnal Elves fornicated with the Demon Lords of old, and had received dark gifts as a reward."
"Rowan opened his mouth to speak, hoping the Nocturnal Elves could be bargained with. He shuddered when he felt a prick in his neck. He turned his head to the left and found glassy eyes looking at him, and the tip of a dagger in his neck."
"In a fraction of a second he felt another sting, and to his right another of the elves had pierced his skin. They were fast beyond mortal capacity, and their venom worked just as fast. He expected to fall to the floor for an agonizing death, but instead he stood rooted like a tree."
"Rowan could not move a muscle save those of his eyes. He looked to the left and the right but found his eyes could not clearly make out the elves that had flanked him. The figure in front of him was the only thing his situation allowed him to focus upon."
"She was their leader, Rowan understood as he took her in. She had pale eyes that gazed at him with a cold intensity, plump lips curved into a wicked grin, and pronounced cheekbones that gave her face a devilish sort of regality."
"Rowan imagined the elf was in her early forties as far as appearance went, yet immediately conceded that while that may be so, she was the most well-preserved mature woman he had ever laid eyes on."
"When Rowan gazed lower he found a pair of overly-ripe breasts, the largest he had ever seen. He wondered whether such an absurd size of breasts was even aesthetically pleasant. When his manhood stirred Rowan had his answer."

scene bg3 with fade

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show arzyl neutral at midright with dissolve

arz "Greetings to you, Rowan Blackwell. I am Arzyl, and these are my acolytes Estraea and Shyrenthe."

ro "..."

arz "I imagine you have many questions. What will we do with you? How do we know your name? Will we drink your blood? Perhaps something far darker?"
arz "I am not one to give information freely, however. None of your questions will be answered today. Instead, you will be sent away with more."
arz "We know you, Rowan. And we know for whom you work. Soon you will know us, and you will make a choice. To empower that choice with wisdom, I command you to observe."
arz "Be a good boy, and obey. If not you will miss a spectacle few men ever get to witness."

menu:
    "Observe as instructed.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump arzylObserve
    "Try and break free of the venom.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        if check_stat(18, 'vitality')[0]:

            "Rowan gathered all his mental fortitude and fought for control over his own body. He strained his mind in ways he had never done before, and felt a finger twitching. A finger eventually become a hand, which led to an entire arm."
            arz "What a disappointment. Do you have any idea what you are missing out on?"
            ro "All good and well, but I prefer to be in control."
            arz "Control is illusion, especially for you mortals."
            arz "If my orders did not specifically prohibit it I would slay you where you stand."
            ro "Whos orders?"
            arz "You insult me, and then ask for information? You truly are a simple soldier, arent you?"
            arz "Estraea. Shyrenthe. Come. This one is not worthy of our exquisite company."
            scene black with fade
            "As inhumanly swift as they came, the Nocturnal Elves elves departed. One moment they were there, and then they were gone. Rowan picked up his sword and started walking, and for an hour or more a question had him spellbound. Whos orders?"
            return
        else:

            jump arzylObserve

label arzylObserve:

"He had no options. Rowan did as he was told. In his mind he heard his subconscious mock him. {i}Such an obedient boy. Andras would be proud of you.{/i} Rowan realized the red demon had gotten under his skin. He vowed he would deal with him in time."
"Rowans thoughts on Andras quickly dispersed when Arzyl spread her arms. She raised her chin dominantly, and gazed at Rowan with the longing of a predator. Rowans eyes scooped down and settled on Arzyls now showcased chest."
"Arzyl smiled when she noticed Rowans attention on her plump bosom. She bit her lower lip and winked at him. Rowan found it maddeningly erotic, yet again saw clearly the predator that Arzyl truly was."


scene black with fade
show arzyl neutral behind black
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

"One of the ancient Nocturnal Elfs acolytes came from behind her and respectfully disrobed her. She dropped the robe on the floor behind her and started to undo her brassiere. The other acolyte went to one knee and started to undo Arzyls lower garment."
"Arzyls breast popped free, and in doing so gifted Rowan with a new definition of ripeness. They were full and heavy, with an undeniable weight to them, but possessed of a youthful firmness as well. They were, Rowan mused, as unnatural as most else of the Nocturnal Elves."
"Rowan did not have much time to enjoy the bountiful orbs. Arzyls side-cut dress dropped to the floor and exposed a perfectly trimmed tuft of dark moss hair, from which a bloodshot clit stood out proudly. Arzyls clitoris was pierced by a silver ring adorned with a precious stone."
"Arzyl was the epitome of maternal sexuality, and Rowans body had responded against his will. That fact was bad enough as it was, but what troubled Rowan more was how his erect manhood had become uncomfortably stuck in his pants. Paralysis sucked; he was disgusted."

arz "Look at that, my acolytes. It seems our prey is a little stuck!"

shy "Perhaps we should release the poor worm from its bondage?"

est "Surely he would have to earn such a privilege first?"

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show arzyl neutral at midright with dissolve

arz "My sweet acolytes have a fair point. Your cock seems painfully stuck, but if you want us to release it, you must earn it."

ro "..."

arz "Blink with your eyes once and we will allow your poor cock to be free. Any poison can be conquered, Rowan. You need but the will."

"The mature Nocturnal Elf looked at Rowan with fiery intrigue. He could tell power and focus excited Arzyl, and that she was testing his capacity. Part of him wished to tell her to go to hell, that he was no toy. Another part wished to give this creature anything she wanted."

menu:
    "Try to blink your eyes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        if check_stat(18, 'vitality')[0]:

            "Rowan strained to focus his desire into a singular intent, and then, for as long as he could muster, applied all his will. His vision flickered not once but twice, which filled Rowan with a strange sense of accomplishment."
            "Arzyl smiled, bearing pointy fangs. She pointed at Rowans crotch, upon which one of the acolytes moved forward to undo his breeches. Rowans cock popped free as his pants hit the floor, a dangle of precum hanging from his cockhead."
            "The acolyte teasingly stroked his shaft a few times, ran her hand over the bottom of his length and gathered the pre-cum. This she brought to her mouth, and seductively licked off her finger. She then returned to Arzyls side."
            jump arzylSex
        else:

            "Rowan strained to focus his desire into a singular intent, and then, for as long as he could muster, applied all his will. For a second he thought something was about to happen, but then his focused lapsed and he was back at square one."
            "Arzyl shook her head and shrugged mockingly. The acolytes laughed at Rowans failure, and their leader soon joined in."
            return
    "Dont play along with her game.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        arz "What, don't want to play? Nevermind, I will show you anyway, so you may witness."
        jump arzylSex



label arzylSex:

arz "What I offer is a glimpse of the forgotten, a vision of the darker side of nature. A truth that courses through your veins, even if your entire being has forgotten it in favor of illusionary civilisation."
arz "Feast of me, my beautiful acolytes. Drink of my lifeblood, and in doing so take my essence into you. Indulge in the sacred alchemy. Devour!"


scene black with fade

"The acolytes did not need to be told twice. The first plunged her face into the area above Arzyls left breast, and buried her fangs into her skin. Arzyl groaned loudly as her skin was pierced, yet lovingly cupped the head of the acolyte in approval."
"The second acolyte was bolder. She fell to her knees and brought her sharp fangs before the sex of her mistress, and looked up longingly. Arzyl smiled ferociously and nodded. Arzyl then released a low and guttural moan; the sensitive skin above her cunt was punctured."
"What followed was a showcase of vampiric lust and lesbianism. Blood was drank from various parts of Arzyls skin, leaving puncture marks and tiny strings of red ichor. Hands found every intimate spot, cupping breasts and buttocks, and later disappeared into orifices."
"The alchemy Arzyl spoke of became apparent to Rowan. The acolytes drank of Arzyl, and Rowan had no doubt as to the boons - it formed the acolytes into the image of their mistress. It gave them eternal life and power."
"Arzyl in turn had become an idol of worship. The servants that she blessed with eternity would - for that same eternity - love and cherish her totally. The exchange was one of perfect balance, and as dark and uncivilised as the ancient Elf had proclaimed."
"Arzyls grunting intensified, indicating her climax was at hand. She stood spread legged, with fangs buried into either side of her inner thighs. Her glistening sex was clearly visible to Rowan, and was filled with fingers from both acolytes."
"Arzyl groaned loud, her voice low and hoarse. Juices bursted from her swolled sex with with furious intensity, coating the faces of her wanton acolytes. She gazed at Rowan in between her spasms, with a knowing glistening in her eyes."


scene black with fade
"Arzyl spasmed orgasmically for a good few minutes. The barrage of juices she spurted from her sex slowly subsided, and only then did the enigmatic mature return to her composed ways. The acolytes below her had resorted to slurping the juices of each others faces."

scene cg137 with fade
pause 3

"Arzyl moved towards Rowan whist never losing eye contact. Upon reaching him she pressed her sweaty body against his. Rowan felt her massive mammaries against his chest, and his stiff cock against her moist sex."

scene cg138 with fade
pause 3

"Arzyl took Rowans cock and brought it to her slit, and pushed it in for a mere quarter of an inch. It was hot as a furnace, and dripping juices still. She then brought her mouth to his ear, licked it, and spoke a single word. Cum."

show cg138 with sshake
show cg138 with sshake
scene cg139 with flash
pause 3

"Rowan exploded into her sex. He was barely inside her, and for some inexplicable reason lamented this greatly. All of his sticky seed bursted not into her warm cavity, but dripped from the sides of her sex over her legs to the floor."
"Arzyl laughed wickedly into Rowans ear. She asked him if he knew what she had ignited in him. When he did no answer she assumed he had not, and explained."
"Arzyl told Rowan she had invigorated his primal essence, the beast in him. She had him leashed like a dog - referring to the poison that debilitated him - or else he would have ravaged her. She asked Rowan what his inner-most desire had been at that moment."
"Here too Arzyl waited not for the response Rowan was incapable of giving. She explained that Rowan, at that point a beast in heat, had wanted to shoot his seed deep into her fertile womb. He had wanted to impregnate Arzyl. To breed her. For that is what beasts do."
"She laughed, and said that if Rowan aligned to Arzyl he would learn of bestial lust and desire like never before. Arzyl would teach him to channel such characteristics to reach his innermost essence - the maddening side of nature."

scene black with fade
"Before parting Arzyl told Rowan that they would meet again. Rowan would have time to consider his loyalties, and also what she offered. If he respected the Old Ways and the darker side of nature properly, there would be no poison next time."
"As inhumanly swift as they came, the Nocturnal Elves elves departed. One moment they were there, and then they were gone. Rowan picked up his sword and started walking, and for an hour or more a question had him spellbound. What piqued their interest in him?"
return






label the_gentle_side_of_nature:


$ avatar.add_exp (75)

scene bg3 with fade

"The swamp was clearing into regular forest. Vivid rays of light could be seen through the trees, and the ground was no longer a boot-devouring monstrosity. Rowans mood had lifted accordingly, and as he trekked on under those circumstances he heard a queer voice."
"The voice was high-pitched and comical. Rowan could not make out what it said, but by the sound of it the creature was frantically spurting out word after word. When he heard penetrating laughter in the conclusion of the verbal interaction, his interest was piqued."
"Rowan followed the speech and discovered a second, far more gentle and softer voice, was returning conversation. Whether it was male or female he could not tell. He did recognize there was no need to fear for danger, and casually walked up."

show nileth neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan found a queer looking creature he could neither identify as male or female, seated in the shadow of a large oak. The creature was slender and frail, and smiled meekly at him. On its shoulder sat a hand-sized being, which was the source of the high-pitched barrage of words."
"Both creatures had wings, identifying them as Fae. Rowan had heard rumors that there were different classifications of these beings, some almost as tall as mortals, and some tiny and alien. Before him sat the proof."

nil "A traveller? How exciting. Please, Daggertongue, behave? Just this once?"

dag "The manner of your request confers the unlikelihood of it, does it not? Halfwit!"

nil "..."
nil "Im Nileth. This is my companion and royal guard, Daggertongue."

dag "Im the reason youre alive, cause youre a halfwit!"

nil "..."

ro "Well met, Fae-folk. I am Rowan Blackwell."

dag "Blackwell? More like Borewell! You look dull!"

nil "Please excuse Daggertongue, sir Blackwell. He has poor manners "

ro "Dont worry about it, Im used to snarky remarks. It is a pleasure to meet you."

nil "The pleasure is ours. Would you care to sit down and join us for some idle conversation, or do your duties require you to move onward?"

menu:
    "Sit down with Nileth and Daggertongue.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump nilethTalk
    "Explain you need to keep moving.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Im afraid I need to keep moving, otherwise I would be happy to talk. Perhaps our paths will meet again some day."
        dag "I pray to the Goddesses of the Old Ways they do not. Youre boring! Boring!"
        nil ""
        nil "If the Goddess is willing, we will. I for one would enjoy that prospect"
        dag "Ha! That and other prospects, you sissy!"
        "With that Rowan left the fey creatures to their discussion. As he walked away he heard Nileth plead to Daggertongue to behave from now on, to which the only response was maniacal laughter."

label nilethTalk:

ro "Rowan nodded and took of his boots, then sat down cross-legged. It felt good to be free of their constraints. He looked at Nileth and smiled, who lowered his eyes shyly in response."

dag "Wish youd kept those on"

nil "If you would sate my curiosity, Sir, perhaps you could tell me what brings you to these lands?"

ro "My employer requires me to gauge the land around their keep. They wish to Hmm, how shall I put it? They wish to better the land with their influence."

nil "A noble pursuit, although one would think the land is just fine. At least, it was, until mortals started messing with it."

dag "You tell em! All was well until you broad shouldered oafs came around and started spreading that nonsensical civilisation of yours."

nil "Daggertongues words are overly harsh, but in essence I am afraid I agree with him."

ro "I can hardly fathom how civilisation is a thing to be frowned upon. I do however understand that you, as creatures of the forest, feel you are better off without mortals meddling in your affairs."

dag "Your kind cuts our sacred forest away! Youre an ignorant lot, and you stink to boot!"

nil "What Daggertongue means is that humankind is generally focused on achieving its own desires, and is blind to the destruction they leave in their wake"

dag "If thats what I meant I would have said it, dimwit! Humans are ignorant and they stink, no need to sweet-mouth it. They disrespect the Old Ways greatly, which I pray will become their downfall!"

nil ""
nil "So what are your thoughts on the matter, Sir Blackwell? Do the new races, of which humanity is the most promising and numerous, disrespect the Old Ways or not?"

dag "Stop calling him Sir... I remember what you did with the last human that you kept calling Sir, you sissy!"

nil "Im just being respectful"
nil "Anyway, your thoughts, Sir?"

menu:
    "The old ways are called old for a reason - man is the future.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "When the balance between races changes over the course of time, I feel it is a natural process. The world changes, and if the old races refuse to re-align, is it not only natural their position falters?"
        nil "Survival of the fittest? Is that it?"
        dag "Dont indulge that nonsense! Were not done with the world yet, not even a little!"
        ro "Survival of the fittest? I would sooner say survival favors that race which is most natural for the current time. It would seem that humanity currently holds that position."
        dag "Youre only fit to carry large things around, oaf! Youre not better than us!"
        ro "I never said I was. I speak merely of what I observe - humanity thrives, while the elder races are in decline. For however long the Gods will it so, it shall be."
        nil " I agree with Daggertongue. I dont think were past our expiry date. And I dont think we ever will be!"
        dag "Tell em, Nileth! For once youre not a sissy!"
        nil ""
        ro "You asked for my opinion on the matter, and I respectfully gave it. There is no need to be offended."
        nil "Perhaps you should continue on your journey"
        dag "Yeah! Put those big boots back on and stink your way to somewhere else!"
        nil ""
        ro "Very well. I will be on my way."
        scene black with fade
        "With that Rowan returned to his travels. He felt a stab of guilt; Nileth has been truly shocked at his view of the Faes place in the modern world. Daggertongue he prayed he would never see again not even Andras had been able to insult Rowan so often in so little time."

        $ change_relation('fey', -1)
        return
    "The old and the new can live in harmony. We just need to tolerate each other.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "With the rise of the younger races everything changed. Its up to both the new and the old races to learn to live together."
        nil "A wise viewpoint, Sir Blackwell, and one I can rally behind."
        dag "Of course you can! It would require a spine to defend your noble heritage, after all. Sissy!"
        nil "Stop saying that! Im not a sissy!"
        dag "Youre not? Are you certain? Shall I tell Sir Blackwell what your desires are regarding those you title as such?"

        $ change_relation('fey', 1)
        jump nilethInterest
    "The old ways deserve more respect. I wish mankind knew better.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "You and yours deserve more respect than us younger races are offering. The old races and their knowledge are a heritage we should not squander."
        nil "Your wisdom is refreshing, sir Blackwell. Youre someone I see myself spending time with, should the situation ever allow for it. Id much enjoy that..."
        dag "Of course you would! Youre a sissy, after all."
        nil "Stop saying that! Im not a sissy!"
        dag "Youre not? Are you certain? Shall I tell Sir Blackwell what your ambitions are regarding those you title as such?"

        $ change_relation('fey', 3)
        jump nilethInterest

label nilethInterest:

"Upon Daggertongues remark Nileths gaze fell to the floor. As it did Rowan inspected the frail Fae with abandon, and saw clearly what Daggertongue meant: Nileth was not just deeply submissive at heart, the creature likely preferred his sexual interactions interspecies."
"Rowan weighed his options. He could side with Daggertongue and play into being the masculine dominant, side with Nileth and be a gentle superior, or make clear he had no interest in any of these queer happenings."

menu:
    "Im not at all interested in Nileths ambitions in that area.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        dag "Ha! Youre not getting any from him!"
        nil ""
        ro "Take no offense. I just dont swing that way"
        nil "None taken, Sir Bla- "
        dag "You can stop with that! Ha!"
        nil ""
        scene black with fade
        "Rowan enjoyed the company of the eclectic Fae duo a bit longer, and then said his goodbyes. While the Fae were an enigma to him still, Rowan felt that he had been a pleasant conversation partner, and was in good standing with them and their allies."
        return
    "You dont need to share anything youre not ready for, Nileth.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        dag "How sweet if only he knew how you like it. Or should I say need it? Sissy!"
        ro "How he likes it is none of your business. And even then, Im certain Nileth can tell me himself."
        nil "You are most kind, Sir Blackwell. How I like it"
        dag "Get ready to be shocked, Sir Borewell!"
        nil " I.. well Id like it if you were a bit rough with me. And would use me as a "
        ro "As a?"
        nil ""
        nil "A possession. Someone, or something you own. "
        dag "Where Im from we call that a sissy! Ha!"
        nil ""
        dag "Gonna deny it?"
        nil ""
        scene black with fade
        "They talked for a good while. Rowan expressed that Nileths desires were perfectly normal, and that he need not be ashamed. Nileth was ecstatic with Rowans support, and more than once stated he expected they would meet again. He hoped to spend time with Rowan."
        "Rowan enjoyed the company of the eclectic Fae duo a bit longer, and then said his goodbyes. While the Fae were an enigma to him still, Rowan felt that he had been a pleasant conversation partner, and was in good standing with them and their allies."
        return
    "Go ahead, Daggertongue. Tell me how the sissy likes it.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        dag "See that, Nileth? Its me and him! Were going to have fun with you!"
        ro "Lets not get ahead of ourselves here. You were about to explain something?"
        dag "Yes! Yes!"
        nil ""
        dag "Nileth here likes to think hes complicated and layered. Not so much! Turn him into a cocksleeve and a sexual servant, show em whos boss, and his little pee-wee will drip like the Absydine waterfalls!"
        ro "He likes to be manhandled? Youre certain his frail body wont break?"
        nil "Its very rude to talk about me like Im not here."
        dag "He wont break. Much."
        ro "Interesting"
        nil "Guys?"
        scene black with fade
        "They talked for a good while. Rowan and Daggertongue developed a weird bond: they could not be more different from one and other, yet Nileth as a sexual object for their dominance united them in an unexpected way."
        "Rowan expressed that the meeting with Daggertongue and Nileth had been most pleasurable. Daggertongue agreed, and stated he expected them to meet again in the short future. The creature winked one of his small eyes at Rowan. It had devious plans."
        "Rowan enjoyed the company of the eclectic Fae duo a bit longer, and then said his goodbyes. While the Fae were an enigma to him still, Rowan felt that he had been a pleasant conversation partner, and was in good standing with them and their allies."
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc






label isdruel_introduction:

scene bg3 with fade
$ avatar.add_exp (25)

"Rowan took a long, frustrated inhale and tilted his head skyward, staring up into the canopy of forest green, wondering how on earth he had gotten himself into this mess."
"He stood near the center of a circle of steel, a short distance away from a tall, plant-like Dryad. Her snarling, alien face contorted with anger as she adopted an aggressive pose to the villagers clustered around her."
"Rowan stood between them and her in the inner ring of the circle, his hands outstretched towards both hostile parties as he desperately tried to ease the lethal tension hanging in the air. He had only just arrived in time to prevent an outright war breaking out."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "If youll all just calm down, we can-"

cro "{i}Burn{/i} the bitch!"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "You take one step past me before we try to sort this out, and Ill cut you down myself."

"Several of the villagers backed away at Rowans deadly serious proclamation. Taking advantage of the momentary lull in violence, he considered the situation."
"Opposing this assorted rabble, in the center of the encirclement stood an emerald-skinned female. Her gaze darted back and forth in an almost bird-like manner from person to person as her scowl only deepened."
"The rage in her eyes was punctuated by the writhing fury of her tentacle-like vines. She looked ready to snap at any moment. Rowan realized that he had to tread lightly here."
"Looking around the crowd, he recognized something peculiar about these townsfolk: they were surprisingly well-armed, bearing weapons of quality steel and even {i}crossbows{/i}."
"Despite their numbers and thuggish aggression, this was no mere peasant mob. Contradictorily, he also saw something in their eyes that gave him pause: real, genuine fear."
"To have even the slightest chance of mediation Rowan needed to know the facts about this impromptu war with nature. He scanned the crowd with a tacticians eye, spotting something strange upon his second look: a young man, absent a weapon of any kind."
"Instead he clung a host of linen bags to his chest as if his life depended on it. The fabric of the bags was thin enough that Rowan could see an unnatural, green light emanating from between the seams."
"One of the sacks hung open. Looking closer, Rowan saw the source of the bags glow: within the sack were packed dozens of green mushrooms, each as big as his hand."
"They throbbed with a strange, pulsing power; they looked like they were from another world a {i}decidedly green and forested{/i} world. The pieces were starting to click into place."
"Rowan decided to approach the situation from a different angle. He needed to know if the plant-like woman could be reasoned with."
"He met her eyes, approaching with his hands in front of him, in an attempt to display his peaceful intentions. He spoke in short syllables, trying to gauge how much she could comprehend of his speech."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Um Excuse me?"

show isdruel neutral at midright with dissolve

isdr ""

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Hell-o, there! My. Name. Is. Ro-wan!"

isdr ""

ro "What. Is. {i}Yours{/i}?"

isdr "You speak as if I am without sentience, child. I am Isdruel, the Avatar of the Black Birches, the {i}seething thorn{/i} of the Bloodrose!"
isdr "Step aside, my quarrel is with these villagers, not you."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Why are you threatening these people? They pose no threat to you."

show isdruel angry at midright with dissolve

isdr "No {i}threat{/i}?! These thieves pilfered my sisters stock and attempted to make off with it like bandits!"

ro "Look, I just want to end this without any bloodshed."

show isdruel happy at midright with dissolve

"The Dryad smiled wickedly at the statement."

isdr "That is fine. I can strangle the lot of them without shedding a single, worthless drop."

"At this murderous proclamation a man stepped forward from the crowd. He was clad in boiled leather, wielding an arming sword. The armor, along with the ease with which he commanded their attention made it clear that he was this rabbles leader."
"They had come prepared for a fight. Whatever it is they intended to use the stolen mushrooms for, they seemed willing to go to extreme lengths for it. The leader assumed an assertive stance, drawing his sword and pointing it directly at the Dryads heart."

peas "Ready arrows, lads! Let's make sure the tree-bitch feels the cold touch of your steel!"

"Well this was an unexpected change. Rowan turned back to face the crowd of villagers and affixed them with a glare. He could see in the uncertain look they passed around between them that the Dryads words were, indeed true."
"The villagers had attempted to raid the nature sprites mushrooms, and had been caught red handed. Rowans face tightened."

show isdruel angry at midright with dissolve

isdr "Get out of my way, Ro-wan. My quarrel is only with the interlopers."

"He paused to consider the situation. One one hand, the Dryads were fae creatures of the woods, less living beings than forces of nature. He had no real love for them, nor did he know the true purpose of these mushrooms."
"The forest-kin had always been a danger to local villages growing up, and Rowan had been raised on bedtime stories of Dryads luring little children out into the woods to boil for their supper."
"That being said, the villagers were thieves. And far from trying to diffuse the situation, they were actively threatening the Dryad. She hadnt attacked yet, so Rowan assumed that it was at least trying to hold back her anger. He could not say the same thing for the villagers."
"This was bad. Violence seemed inevitable, and Rowan saw only three real options available to him."
"He could side with humanity and aid the treacherous townsfolk, he could side with nature and aid the inhuman Isdruel, or he could simply step back and let the volatile situation resolve itself likely in a very bloody manner."
"The first option seemed immoral, the second one unnatural, and the final one a shirking of his own self-imposed responsibility. No option was ideal, but Rowan knew he needed to make a choice."

menu:
    "Side with the villagers.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Despite the fact that they are both the intruders and aggressors in this confrontation, Rowan felt that he had to side with his own kind. They may have been thieves, but the Dryad was a monster."
        "His hand clenched around his sword hilt as he turned his back on the villagers to face the Dryad, a stormcloud brewing on his features."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro " Leave. Now. Or Ill slay you myself."
        "To punctuate his point Rowan drew his blade. Its metallic ring echoed in the branches around as he pulled it free from its scabbard. The Dryad took a step back at Rowans sudden heel turn. She looked deep into Rowans eyes, a green fury burning in her gaze."
        "She seemed to consider the merits of continuing her attack, then lowered her head towards the ground in resignation. Her head snapped back up a little too quick for human reaction. She affixed him with a spiteful sneer."
        isdr "The Queen will hear of this, treacherous fiend! You and all your kind will pay for your transgressions!"
        "Even as she spoke the Dryad was melting away into the brush, her body seeming to almost disintegrate into the trees around till there was no sign that she had ever been anything more than a cluster of leaves in a deep thicket."
        "As she took her leave, a cheer arose from the villagers around the hero. The townsfolks leader patted Rowan on the back, taking him by the shoulder as he dropped a bag of coin into his hand."
        "After a dozen thanks and praises the men were on their way, jovial and singing bawdy tunes due to their bounty. The trees rustled with an unseen wind as they passed."
        $ change_personal_gold(+10)
        $ dryad_side = "villagers"
        return
    "Support Isdruel":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Human or not, you see these townsfolk for what they really are: thieves. The Dryad may be a monstrous creature of a different realm than mankind, but she at least was in the right in this situation."
        "Turning his back on the Dryad to face the villagers, Rowan put his hand upon the pommel of his blade, speaking to them through clenched teeth."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Give the mushrooms back to Isdruel. Now. You stole something from her that wasnt yours."
        peas "Hes a bloody sap-sucker! Loose arrows! Kill them both!"
        "Before Rowan could so much as draw his weapon Isdruel lashed out. Like lightning a multitude of viney tendrils erupted from her hands and body, reaching out to snatch bows, arrows and weapons from the hands of the very people wielding them."
        "In seconds more than half the villagers - including {i}all of the archers{/i} - were defenseless. Gasps and cries of terror erupted from the crowd of villagers and momentary chaos ensued."
        "It took the shouting voice of their leader to calm them down and bring them back to normalcy. He stared at both Rowan and Isdruel with a look bordering on disgust."
        peas "You you win. Take the mushrooms, traitor. They arent worth dying for."
        "The leader gestured, and the young man carrying the bags tossed them on the ground at Rowans feet. He gathered his men, disappearing back the way they came as quiet returned to the woods. Rowan could hear the chirp of a bluebird far above, and let out a sigh of relief."
        show isdruel happy at midright with dissolve
        "Isdruel approached him, a victorious smile on her face as she pulled him suddenly into a hug. She pulled him closer, turning it into a strangely intimate hug as she put her lips to his ear."
        isdr "The Queen will hear of this, Rowan. I will tell her of the aid you have given to the Midnight Court."
        "Isdruel pulled back, a longing look in her expression as she affixed Roland with her chlorophyll-colored eyes. She smiled at him."
        "Her vines curled around the bags, hefting the mushrooms onto her shoulder as she strode with seductive grace into the trees, melting away as if she had never been there in the first place."
        "...Well that was something."
        $ dryad_side = "isdruel"
        return
    "Step aside and let them fight":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "This is a fools errand. Rowan knew that neither side was truly innocent in this. The villagers were thieves and brigands, and the Dryad was an inhuman monster of questionable intent."
        "Neither deserved his consideration in this, and in fact it likely served his ultimate purposes to simply not intervene. Rowan let go of his sword, stepping back from the line of fire as he threw up his hands. If they wanted their bloodbath, by the Gods theyd get one."
        hide rowan with dissolve
        "Sensing Rowans dickering, the village leader called on his men to open fire. Rowan dodged to one side as a crossbow bolt {i}twanged{/i}, shooting forth with sudden fury."
        "The Dryad lets out an inhuman cry of anger and swarmed forward, lashing out with her vines as she slashed at villagers left and right. What followed was a short but brutal fight, one that left several villagers limbless and headless upon the ground."
        "The townsfolk, faced with an ethereal being of far greater power than they, scattered in moments. The only one who maintained his composure throughout was the village leader, who bravely (or perhaps foolishly) rushed the Dryad as his friends were dying around him."
        "They exchanged a few blows before the Dryad grabbed him by the neck, lifting him off the ground as the villagers feet dangled. The leader cast a long, last look in Rowans direction, the fear and anger in his eyes palpable as the Dryad shoved her fist through his chest."
        "Rowan looked away as the leaders eyes rolled into the back of his head and the Dryad let him go, crumpling bonelessly to the ground."
        "The Dryad was wounded, a porcupine of crossbow bolts peppering her chest and body, though she seemed to take no notice of it. When it was all said and done, only Rowan and the injured Dryad stood in the empty clearing amidst the bodies."
        isdr "The Queen will hear of this, treacherous fiend! You and all your kind will pay for what you have done!"
        "Her threat hanging in the air, the Dryads tendrils wrapped around the bag of mushrooms, pulling them to her. She hefted them over her shoulder and turned away without a second glance, disappearing into the copse of trees as if she had never been there in the first place."
        "Rowan picked his way across the body-strewn earth towards the forest exit, a pit in his stomach as he went."
        $ dryad_side = "no one"
        return





label heartsong_introduction:
$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg3 with fade

"Nightfall. The forests trees closed in with a haunting stillness. Rowan felt cold, clammy nervousness sit in the pit of his gut like a dead, nerveless fish. A stiff breeze blew the swirling leaves into a torrent of falling green."
"His hand hovered close to his blade, his eyes flicking back and forth, searching for something hidden in the undergrowth. He held his breath, listening for the unseen assailant."
"Then: the battle cries. The screeching wail of small, green creatures as the Goblin raiding party burst forth from all around. Some were riding wolves, others running forward on foot with an assortment of rickety short bows and plundered, rusty military equipment. "
"He ducked the first charging spearman, breaking the haft of the spear between his hands as he yanked the thing from the creatures grasping fingers."
"He slashed at the next one that came riding by on its wolf, dodging the snapping jaws as he cut down the rider in a swift, smooth horizontal strike."
"In the confusion, one the Goblins managed to leap forward, leaving a shallow cut in Rowans arm before the hero repaid in kind, impaling the creature on the spot with his longer blade."
"The fight was a chaotic blur; within seconds several of the Goblins lay dead, and the rest had fled screaming into the undergrowth."
"Rowan let out a deep sigh, wiping his dirtied blade upon his pant leg before sheathing his blade. His arm smarted from the light cut, but he was all right otherwise. Fucking Goblins."
"That night, Rowan tossed and turned in his bedroll. His head was hot, his cheeks flushed as he panted, despite the cool air. He was sweating, as he blinked in the darkness, he could see flashes of shapes and whorls of colors bleed across his eyes like a hallucination."
"He groaned, sitting up out of his bedroll and leaning against a tree, staring up at the stars as his heart beat out of his chest. His hallucinations soon worsened: he saw burbling buboes, infected wounds, the slow, torturous decay of time upon a corpse left out in the open."
"All the images were different, but all kept this unifying truth in his sight: disease. The better part of the night passed this way, with Rowan drifting in and out of consciousness in an awful, waking limbo."
"Amongst the horrid images of creeping, wet death, Rowan suddenly saw a bright light: a beautiful woman engulfed in white glimmers, an elegant voice emerging from her lips."

show heartsong neutral at center with dissolve

hear "Let me in, Rowan. Let me {i}help{/i} you. It is for the best. I am here for you."

hide heartsong

menu:
    "Trust the woman.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan could not stand this interminable misery. He let go, allowing this strange woman into well, he wasnt quite sure. It seemed that the intent to open himself up to her was enough, as a sudden warmth suffused him."
        "The womans smile became a brilliant, pale light; the radiance blinded him, removing all pain and discomfort. It was as if a fog had rolled away and he could finally see the daylight. She stood before him, glimmering like a strange, luminescent mirage."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Are you am I dreaming? Or are you really here in front of me?"
        show heartsong neutral at midright with dissolve
        hear "Both."
        "Her smile sent wings of laughter into Rowans heart. His breath was taken away by the ease with which she could instill joy."
        hear "You are lucky the Goblins attacked you while my dreaming body was nearby, Rowan."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "..What?"
        hear "Ha ha! It is all right: you dont need to fully understand now. Just know that my name is Heartsong, and that I am here to help you. I am a Dreamwalker."
        ro "..."
        hear "I will aid you as best as I can through your recovery. Those creatures will be in for a surprise, when they come for you on the morrow."
        hear "Rest now. Come dawn, you will be hale and hearty, I will prepare you for their arrival."
        scene black with fade
        scene bg3 with fade
        "The next morning, a troop of Goblins flitted through the boughs of the forest surrounding Rowans sleeping place. They crept forward, silent save for the low growling of their wolves on the periphery."
        "The Goblins had coated their blades in a deadly hallucinatory toxin, and had paid a high price to incapacitate the warrior. They would not be denied their spoils, now that he was helpless to resist."
        "As they came upon the warriors full bedroll, a trio of them approached, their weapons at the ready. At a signal from the leader, they flipped open the blanket, beneath which they fully expected to see a feverish and incoherent Rowan."
        "What they discovered instead, was a pile of rocks. Turning to one another in confusion, they chattered back and forth in their language. It was only the sound of Rowans battle cry far above them that caused them to stop their loud bickering."
        "Rowan, having waited for his opportune moment to strike, leapt from the branches high above, his sword drawn. The nearest Goblin half-heartedly lifted her sword to fight him, but Rowan simply yanked the hilt from her hands and tossed it away."
        "Surprised, caught off guard and not expecting the warrior to be so healthy, the Goblins panicked and fled, dispersing in all directions. Rowing let out a grunt of satisfaction and brushed himself off. He knew the goblins wouldnt be back after that stunt."
        "Seeing that it was now well into the morning, he resolved to continue onwards with his quest, sparing only a glance backwards after packing up to the tree he had lain against. He wondered to himself if hed ever get to see the beautiful Heartsong again."
        $ trustHeartsong = True
        return
    "Resist the illusions with all your strength.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Panting, shivering and feverish, Rowan nonetheless mustered his strength and did everything he could to resist the illusions, especially the beautiful siren calling to him."
        "His resistance seemed to succeed, as her beautiful visage slowly faded away to nothingness, leaving him alone with his visions of death, decay and drudgery."
        "The next morning, a cold and shivering Rowan was rudely awoken by the pack of Goblins from the day before, come to finish the job. He stumbled out of his bedroll, shakily drawing his sword as he struggled to defend himself."
        "The Goblins spare just enough time to kick his legs out from under him and shove him to the ground before moving to his possessions. One particularly spiteful creature even kicks him in the gut as she passes."
        "Helpless, Rowan watched as the Goblins pilfered his purse. The creatures laugh and call him all manner of names in Goblin as they leave, heaping insults upon him as their wolves snarl and snap from a distance. Darkness claimed Rowan as he once again fell into a stupor."
        "Later that afternoon, Rowan awoke once more, light on coin and feeling profoundly nauseous. His vision had at least returned to normal - thank the gods. And with some effort, he found that he could walk."
        "With his camp in shambles and his coin purse noticeably lighter, he soldiered on, promising to himself that hed kick the first Goblin he saw next square in the stomach."
        $ change_treasury(-30)
        $ trustHeartsong = False
        return





label whitescar_introduction:

$ whitescarMet = True

scene bg31 with fade

"Rowan felt the prickling sensation at the back of his neck with the weary awareness of a man too-used to being followed. Craning his neck around for what felt like the hundredth time, he looked over his shoulder, across the wide plains of Rosaria and saw nothing."
"He let out a sigh and shouldered his pack, moving onwards towards a small canyon in the distance where he intended to set his trap."
"Whoever - or {i}whatever{/i} - it was, the thing had been pursuing Rowan for days now, hovering just out of sight, always a vague mirage on the horizon, a flicker across the waving fields of grain."
"Today was the day he would finally catch them in the act whoever it was. Glancing around at the high ridges of the hills that formed the narrow canyon, Rowan knew that he had found the right place."
"The only real way to follow was to take the narrow path through the canyon. Now all that was left was to decide how to engage this would-be stalker."

menu:
    "Set up a classic but effective trap.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan decided that the sneakier approach was likely the best. Given his lack of real knowledge of what kind of foe he was facing, the element of surprise would be crucial in ensuring his ultimate victory over whatever ended up crashing through the brush."
        "Moving with a speed that belied his own weariness, Rowan took his boots off and removed his shirt, sticking just on the inside of a deep crevice in the wall of the canyon. He wanted it to look like he had found some momentary respite inside the crevice."
        "Taking care to avoid leaving any tracks behind, Rowan scaled the nearby cliffside, scrabbling on hands and knees near the top to reach an ideal vantage point."
        "Then, he waited."
        "It took several minutes, but Rowan finally managed to spot a strange, furry object moving across the trammeled earth as it entered the mouth of the canyon. He saw the shaggy pelt and dark fur of a Beastman wolf, moving with swift surety towards his hiding spot."
        "It paused for a long moment, lifting its long snout into the air to sniff at the wind."
        if check_skill(10, 'survival')[0]:
            "Fortunately, Rowan had foreseen this eventuality, and had positioned himself downwind of the creature so as to be out of his scent. Noting the discarded boots near the crevice below Rowans hiding spot, the Beastman slipped into the crevice."
            "Rowan took this as his chance. He scurried down the hillside, sword in hand, ready to face his now-cornered opponent."
            "The creature didnt notice him till it was almost too late. Lunging out of the way of Rowans deadly strike, it spun around in place, snarling as it drew its blade."
            jump whitescarConfrontation
        else:

            "Something off caught in the Beastmans nose. The creatures head snapped up to stare directly at Rowan atop the cliff. The warriors folly became immediately apparent: he had placed himself upwind and inadvertently given the creature a full whiff of his presence."
            "Its golden eyes blazed into Rowans own, locking gazes with him as a voracious smile spread across its bestial features. It was a monsters toothy grin, one only the Beastmen were capable of producing."
            "In a flash the creature has drawn its sword, lunging up the short cliff face at Rowan, who had little choice but to defend himself."
            jump whitescarConfrontation
    "Face whomever is stalking him head on.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan let out a frustrated grunt; he was tired of playing games. If the thing that was following him was so intent on continuing the pursuit, then Rowan would face it head on like a man."
        "He turned to face the entrance to the canyon, drawing his sword in one long, languid movement. Sching! Screeched the blade as it slid from its scabbard."
        "There was the sudden crumbling of rocks overhead, and Rowand glanced up in time to see a grey blur leap at him from the cliffside above."
        "The height was such that Rowan hadnt expected an attack from that direction, naively assuming anyone stupid enough to do so would die from the fall. He lifted his blade just in time to block a brutal strike that might have decapitated him had he been less aware."
        "The beast landed to his right and rolled to its feet, snarling at Rowan as it lifted its serrated blade once more. This was no mere mortal: it was a Beastman!"
        "The Wolfish creature grinned, wiggling its blade, which dripped red from the tip. Rowan lifted his hand unthinkingly to his cheek. His hand came away red. Rowan let out a warriors yell and charged the creature."
        jump whitescarConfrontation

label whitescarConfrontation:

"Rowan smoothly sidestepped the Beastmans clumsy strike, smacking into the rock formation next to him and chipping off chunks of rock."
"He ducked when the creature slashed in a sweeping half-circle at his head, backpedaling as the monstrous beast continued to advance upon him, giving no space to recover."
"The creature was faster, stronger, and more ferocious by far than Rowan. It became immediately apparent that he could only hold off the creature for so long by going toe to toe with it."
"Rowan batted aside another strike for his head as he searched in desperation for some advantage in the fight. He got in a good swing or two, but the creatures peternatural agility always saw his precise strikes come only within grazing distance."
"At last, Rowan slipped, his foot catching upon the uneven ground and giving way. He stumbled backwards, his guard breaking as the monster leapt to take advantage of the opening."
"However, instead of disemboweling the warrior, the creature kicked him in the chest, sending him sprawling to the ground. Rowans sword clattered out of his hands. Rowan tried to scramble to his feet, but the creature unmanned him by throwing his head back and laughing."

show whitescar neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

whit "A good tussle."

"{i}Tussle{/i}? As far as Rowan was concerned this was a fight to the death! He struggled to his feet, leaping to retrieve his blade. But the Beastman unnerved him by sheathing his own."

whit "Youve got good form, for a pinkskin. You should be honored you held off as long as you did."
whit "I see now what the Golden One first saw in you you may yet prove to be the way forward for us."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "What in the hell are you talking about?"

"The Beastman did not respond to Rowan, he merely smiled. The fangs pulled back from his narrow lips, and the creatures full row of teeth were displayed. It was unnatural and unnerving, like seeing a four-legged animal walking upright on its hind legs."

whit "This was a test. You have earned the right to speak with us, for you have earned our respect."

"The Beastman lifted its head, sniffing at something in the distance. Its grin grew wider, predatory."

whit "...But now is not the moment. Now is the time for the {i}hunt{/i}!"

"With a roar the beast took off, sparing not a second glance for Rowans exasperated expression. Within moments the beast was clear of the canyon, leaping forward on all fours as it crossed the distance at near-superhuman speed."
"Rowan retrieved his sword with a certain baffled befuddlement. He had more questions now than when the beast had first appeared!"
"As Rowan departed the canyon, he checked to make sure that he wasnt still being followed. The tingle on the back of his neck had gone away, so that was something. But the Beastmans words continued to linger in his mind long after the encounter."
"...The Golden One?"

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('the_tavern_and_the_dragon_ogre', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('week > 16', 'world.cur_tile_type == "hills"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)  

label the_tavern_and_the_dragon_ogre:

scene black with fade

"Rowan let out a sigh and lifted his hand up to his forehead, wiping the sweat that beaded across his brow as he shielded his eyes from the encroaching twilight. He had managed to reach a small inn at the base of the mountaintop, somewhere he could stay for the night."

scene bg21 with fade

"The inn was small and quaint, and as Rowan pushed open the door he had to lower his head to pass beneath the undersized door, wiping his feet on the snow-shod mat before entering."
"He was immediately blasted with a wave of warm air and raucous laughter. Pulling his cloak tighter about himself, Rowan funneled into the room."
"The small inn was packed: mostly Dwarves from the local mines, as well as a few more exotic visitors. Rowan seemed to be the only human in the joint."
"He strode up to the barkeep, who shot him an inquisitive eye."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

ro "Double-sizer Stonebreaker, and keep it frothy."

"The man behind the counter guffawed and nodded, lifting a hefty mug onto the bartop and filling it to the brim with effortless efficiency. He then slid the mug to Rowans hand, who tossed him a few silvers."
"Now properly armed for the evenings adventures, Rowan took his seat at a nondescript table near the corner. Plopping down into the wooden chair, he sipped at his mug, wiping the suds from his lips as he observed the inns proceedings with a spectators eye."
"His gaze was drawn towards a particular being of draconic nature. Near the center of the room, a tall Dragon Ogress roared with laughter alongside a small table of goblin traders and a lone, ebon-armored human who seemed to be their bodyguard."

show ygriss neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ygris "And here I thought you said wouldnt back down from a challenge! What, is the mere thought of my heavy teats mashed in your face enough to unman you?"

"The table erupted into laughter as the goblins clapped the unhappy-looking warrior on the back. The Ebon warrior, for his part, did his best to not look the Dragon Ogress in the eyes, calmly sipping from his drink as she pressed her muscular upper body against him."

ygris "Dont think you can handle me, boy? Once youve had a Dragonness, youll never go back. When youve got a Spearwife guarding your flank, youll always be secure."

show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with moveinleft

ro "Hah! With a woman like you on his side, I think more than just his flanks are secure."

show ygriss happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Rowan grimaced to himself as the Dragon Ogress head turned to look straight at him. A curling, draconic smile grew on her face. She let out a belly laugh, tilting her horned head skyward as she bellowed."

ygris "Ah {i}ha{/i}! See that, boy? You waited so long to say yes, youve now got some competition for my attention!"

"She waddled up to Rowan, her four, reptilian legs moving smoothly across the ground as she approached. The large-breasted half-dragon leaned forward, displaying her bounteous cleavage as she quirked a haughty eyebrow."
"Her smile was broad, it would have been almost friendly if she werent the size of a giant. She took Rowan by the wrist and half-dragged him back to the table. She pointed at the empty seat next to the Ebon Warrior. Rowan tried to beg off, but she gave him a hard stare."

menu:
    "Tell her you have no interest.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show ygriss neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        "Rowan did his best to hold an awkward smile, raising his hands up as if to beg off an unsavory action. The crowd of Dwarves burst into drunken laughter at the Dragon Ogress embarrassment. Her face colored, but she recovered her composure quick enough."
        ygris "Ha! Are there no real men in this tavern? Away with you, boy! Like as not youre even less endowed than this black-armored milksop sitting next to me!"
        ygris "Barkeep! Another round, and make sure this ebony git gets a splash of real liquor for once!"
        "The crowd shared a laugh, and even Rowan smirked at the womans effortless braggadocio. Taking this as his cue, Rowan backed off, returning to his table and finishing a few more mugs off before calling it a night."
        return
    "Take a seat":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan shrugged and took the offered seat, settling into the cushioned chair under the watchful gaze of the fiery Dragon Ogress. The ebon warrior seemed visibly relieved that he was willing to pick up the slack with the insatiable woman."
        ygris "Thats more like it. {i}Barkeep{/i}! A drink for the only man in this inn with balls!"
        ro "The names Rowa-"
        $ ygrissName = "Ygriss"
        ygris "I am Ygriss! Spearwife seeker! You should feel honored, human: there arent many Spearwife seekers these days, even fewer looking for a {i}human{/i} mate!"
        "Deciding that discretion was the better part of valor in this instance, Rowan smiled and nodded. A new drink was thrust into his hands by the grinning Ogress and he accepted it, downing its contents as he heard the tall tales and laughter that arose from the rowdy group."
        "After several more drinks, Rowan inquired in a not-so-subtle fashion about the Dragon Ogress. The woman, sitting back on her scaly haunches next to Rowan, cast a sly look in his direction. She winked at him in a way that Rowan assumed she intended to be seductive."
        ygris "My kind are simple and uncomplicated, Rowan. I am a Spearwife seeker, and I am in search of a proper husband."
        ro "Youre not very likely to find that kind of quality in this crowd, my lady."
        ygris "Hah! Maybe not. But I have long since lowered my standards; I am in search of a {i}human{/i} husband."
        "The Ebon Warrior squirmed in place at Ygrisss statement. The man took this as his opportunity to bail, giving a half-hearted excuse before all but fleeing the scene. The Dragon Ogress eyes played across his retreating form before refocusing her attention on Rowan. "
        ygris "Shame. Seems now youre the only human left."
        ro "Dont worry, I was the only man in the room, anyway."
        "A chorus of jeering laughs erupted from the drunk goblins. Rowan saw Ygrisss brow rise, and her eyelids lower. A sultry smile played across her lips."
        ygris "Prove it."
        ro "How?"
        ygris "Kiss me. Show me youre real man. A man who can be with a {i}real{/i} woman."
        "Rowan considered the offer for a moment. Odd anatomy aside, Rowan was already married. and {i}one{/i} wife was altogether too much for him to handle as it was."
        "That being said, Ygriss did not seem to be the type to take kindly to being denied. And Rowan was {i}far{/i} drunker than he had anticipated being when he first walked into the inn."
    "Buy the Dragon Ogress a drink and take a seat":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "-And a Double-sizer Stonebreaker for the lady!"
        ygris "What, are you trying to embarrass me, boy? Stonebreakers got all the impact of a light spring breeze upon my liver."
        ro "Barkeep! Make it two of them, for the sake of the ladys liver."
        ygris "Hah!"
        ro "The names Rowa-"
        $ ygrissName = "Ygriss"
        ygris "I am Ygriss! Spearwife seeker! You should feel honored, human: there arent many Spearwife seekers these days, even fewer looking for a {i}human{/i} mate!"
        "Deciding that discretion was the better part of valor in this instance, Rowan smiled and nodded. A new drink was thrust into his hands by the grinning Ogress and he accepted it, downing its contents as he heard the tall tales and laughter that arose from the rowdy group."
        "After several more drinks, Rowan inquired in a not-so-subtle fashion about the Dragon Ogress. The woman, sitting back on her scaly haunches next to Rowan, cast a sly look in his direction. She winked at him in a way that Rowan assumed she intended to be seductive."
        ygris "My kind are simple and uncomplicated, Rowan. I am a Spearwife seeker, and I am in search of a proper husband."
        ro "Youre not very likely to find that kind of quality in this crowd, my lady."
        ygris "Hah! Maybe not. But I have long since lowered my standards; I am in search of a {i}human{/i} husband."
        "The Ebon Warrior squirmed in place at Ygrisss statement. The man took this as his opportunity to bail, giving a half-hearted excuse before all but fleeing the scene. The Dragon Ogress eyes played across his retreating form before refocusing her attention on Rowan. "
        ygris "Shame. Seems now youre the only human left."
        ro "Dont worry, I was the only man in the room, anyway."
        "A chorus of jeering laughs erupted from the drunk Dwarves. Rowan saw Ygrisss brow rise, and her eyelids lower. A sultry smile played across her lips."
        ygris "Prove it."
        ro "How?"
        ygris "Kiss me. Show me youre real man. A man who can be with a {i}real{/i} woman."
        "Rowan considered the offer for a moment. Odd anatomy aside, Rowan was already married. and {i}one{/i} wife was altogether too much for him to handle as it was."
        "That being said, Ygriss did not seem to be the type to take kindly to being denied. And Rowan was {i}far{/i} drunker than he had anticipated being when he first walked into the inn."

label ygrissBarMenu:

menu:
    "Tell her you have a wife" if ygrissWife == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ ygrissWife = True
        ro "Look, while I appreciate the offer-"
        ygris "It wasnt an offer, sexy thing. It was a {i}command.{/i}"
        ro "Im married. I wasnt trying to lead you on, I just didnt know how to tell you before this."
        ygris "Youre married?"
        ro "Yes."
        ygris "...And? Does the bloodflow to your cock dry up the moment you are free from your wifes clutches?"
        show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "What? I-"
        "The husky Ogress tilted her head back and let out a hearty belly laugh."
        ygris "Hah! Youve been unmanned by a wedding band! Your wife is away, dearest Rowan. Why not take the opportunity? Its presenting its fertile rump to you!"
        show rowan necklace aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
        "Rowans cheeks colored at the assertion. Was he even sure what he wanted to do?"
        jump ygrissBarMenu
    "Accept the invitation":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump ygrissBarSex
    "Gently turn her down":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        "Rowan shook his head back and forth. No, he could not do that to Alexia, despite everything thats happened."
        ro "I appreciate the offer. If it was under different circumstances Id jump at the chance. But Im going to have to decline."
        ygris "Heh, a man with principles what a rare thing in this day and age."
        ygris "Fine, Rowan. But do not think that this business between us is concluded. You and I still have much to discuss."
        "Rowan watched as Ygriss stood up and made for the door, casting a long gaze behind her as she hovered at the entrance."
        ygris "Our paths shall cross again. I am certain of it."
        hide ygriss with moveoutright
        "And with that, she was gone. Rowan calmly finished off his drink and left. He slept better that night than he had in weeks."
        return
    "Explain that you just arent compatible":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        "Rowan grimaced at the prospect of confronting the opinionated Dragon Ogress with his denial, but she really had left little for him in the way of outs."
        ro "While I appreciate the gesture, Im going to have to decline."
        ygris "Oh? Got your pants so tight about your waist you cut off all circulation to your naughty bits, eh?"
        ro "No, I just dont think were that compatible."
        show ygriss angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        "A scowl built upon the Dragon Ogress face. Her eyes flashed, and for a moment Rowan worried that she was going to snort and charge at him like a enraged bull cornered in a pen."
        show ygriss neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        ygris "Barkeep, a last drink for the road. I dont think Ill be staying much longer. Theres nothing for me here."
        "Rowan shifted uncomfortably in his seat as the Dragon Ogress spared him the barest glance out of the corner of her eye, before snatching her final mug and rumbling out of the inn. He could hear her muttering obscenities under her breath as she passed by him once more."
        "The inn door slammed shut with a disconcerting finality behind her as she disappeared into the night. ...Well that could have gone better."
        return


label ygrissBarSex:

scene cg316 with fade
show ygriss aroused behind cg316
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg316
pause 3

"What the hell. With everything else that has gone wrong in Rowans life, its not like this was exactly on par with a world-ending threat from Demons. Hell, this wasnt even the oddest proposition Rowan had gotten in the last week."
"Perhaps it was the alcohol simmering with a delectable, warm heat in his belly, or perhaps it was just the pent up frustration of a world that was slowly falling apart around him. Either way, Rowans blood was up."
"He smiled, leaning forward as Ygrisss lips stretched wide into a triumphant grin. They came together, the larger Dragon Ogress leaning down at the same time Rowan lifted up."
"Their lips met, their tongues circling around one anothers as the stolen kiss quickly turned into a drunken makeout session. The patrons of the bar cheered as the two threw their arms around one another, their eyes ablaze with lust as their hands began to wander. "
"Rowan reached out and took hold of one of her large tits, feeling the weight of them in his hands as his tongue moved in competitive circles around Ygrisss own. Her lips were moist, her tongue long and draconic."
"The Dragon Ogress laughed, reaching down with a hand to unsubtly grope at his nethers. Rowan grimaced as her solid fingers closed clumsily around the erection hardening in his pants."
"The randy Dragon Ogress let out a roar of approval. Before Rowan could so much as utter out a complaint, shed taken him by the shoulders, lifting him bodily off the ground so that his feet dangled in the air."
"Taking his outfit by the scruff of the neck, she pulled, tugged, then ripped. In one, smooth movement Rowan was left naked. The force of Ygrisss pull all but split his outfit down the middle, with his shoulders serving as the split point on either side."
"Rowan cursed, but had little time to recover, as the Dragon Ogress tossed him atop the drinking table, spilling drinks as the Dwarves let out hooting calls before clearing to safety out of the blast radius."
"Rowan scrambled to his feet atop the beer-slick table, his head woozy and the room spinning. He had downed far more alcohol than he remembered. Judging from Ygrisss bright red face and wolfish grin, so had she."
"The Ogress slinked forward, her reptilian feet and toed claws clicking across the stone floor as she undid the straps around her bra, letting her breasts spill forth."
"She untied her loincloth, allowing it to drop to the floor like discarded rubbish as she ascended the step to the tabletop. Her eyes were ablaze with wanton need, and Rowan could feel a building weight in his tongue as he stared at her."
"As strange and otherworldly as she may have been, she was also beautiful. With a grace that belied her size, the Dragon Ogress pivoted on her back legs and did a half-circle, presenting her sizable hindquarters for Rowans viewing pleasure."
"Her ass was huge, her thighs thick like a broodmothers. Rowans vision was obscured standing directly behind her, like a solar eclipse of Dragon cunt. Her bright, pink pussy lips were parted, dribbling feminine fluids down her leg as she perked her hips up for him."
"A waft of heated pheromones drifted up and blasted Rowan full in the face, and he nearly swooned from the scent of it. Something primal compelled him onwards, and before he had time to take stock of what he was doing Rowan had buried himself deep in Ygrisss box."

ygris "{i}Mmmmh{/i}! Yeah, get in there, stud. Eat me out till youre addicted to the taste of Dragon Ogress juices!"

"Rowan blushed, but obliged. Redoubling his efforts, he tongue-fucked her cavernous gorge till his tongue was straining to reach deeper. He tasted sopping-wet nectar as the beastwomans lust built up."
"Rowan planted a hard {i}spank{/i} across her ass and the Ygriss let out a tortured squeal. By now, most of the patrons were giving catcalls and yelling suggestions, all of which Rowan ignored to focus on the Dragon Ogress ever-wettening puss."
"Rowan mashed at her muff with all the enthusiasm of a frenzied shark amidst a school of fish. He lapped at her insides, his tongue licking in long, languid strokes before diving deep and shortening his licks to breakneck speed."
"Ygriss let out a booming cry of pleasure and stomped her foot, rattling the table they were on. Rowan pulled back, his cheeks splashed with the squirting wetness coming out of Ygrisss cooter."
"He could no longer contain himself. Reaching out with his hand, Rowan slid the better part of his hand into her clenching pussy, eliciting a cry of joy from the Dragon Ogress who turned partially around to stare at him."
"He felt the warm contractions of her cunt around his hand as he slathered it in her fluids, retreating only after lingering for a moment her large clit. He lubricated his cock in her accumulated juices, finishing with a flourish and a spank on the ass."

ygris "Take me do {i}it!{/i}"

scene cg317 with fade
show ygriss aroused behind cg317
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg317
pause 3

"Rowan heeded her breathless command, though he did not respond verbally. Taking himself in hand, Rowan positioned himself against the Dragon Ogress hind, his hands wrapping around her scaly hips as his cock teased her pink slit."
"The Dragon Ogress wiggled her bum and tried to step backwards, nearly knocking Rowan off his perch on the table. He managed to recover, delivering a second, cautionary {i}spank{/i} to her ass to remind her who was taking the lead in this endeavor."
"Rowan pressed into her interior, his cock sliding in deep as her large pussy swallowed him into its velvety embrace. Rowan let out a deep moan as the clinging heat and snug wetness sucked him in."
"Without thinking, he thrust as deep as he could, his balls clapping against her flank just as he pulled back to spear her again. The Dragon Ogress let out a snarling laugh, plumping her hips up to give Rowan a better position with which to fuck her thoroughly."
"Taking this as his cue, Rowan began to move once more. He set a quick tempo, the wet schlicks coming from her sloppy cunt only further enunciating the illicit public dalliance as the cheering goblins egged him on."
"Rowan grunted, smashing his hips against the Dragon Ogress as she wiggled and squirmed in his grasp. Despite her imposing size, the Dragon Ogress seemed content to be in the breeding position now that Rowan had taken charge."
"She let out a heady moan, tossing her hair across her shoulders as she thrust back at him. The hot, wet fuck got hotter and wetter. Rowan could feel the weight of the Dragon Ogress as he rammed his thick cock into her, the loud squelches growing ever more overt."
"Ygriss moaned, mauling at her tits with her hands, pinching at her nipples when Rowan slid to the hilt. His hands found their way to the flare of the Draconic womans waist and began to pull her down with each piston forward he made, forcing her to meet him halfway."
"The result was a wet, rhythmic metronome of thrust and retreat, the air growing heavy with the scent of sex and pheromones. Rowan grimaced at the sensitivity: her cunt was like a cock-vacuum. No matter how hard he pulled, it always seemed to try to suck him back inside."
"Her strong vaginal muscles clenched with every thrust, and gripped him with every pull back. It was heaven, a burst of concentrated pleasure that he could no longer resist even if he wanted to."
"The Dragon Ogress dripping reply to Rowans thrusts became a sudden torrent as she squirted onto the table, basting Rowans legs in her sexual orgasm as she roared and reared back on her hind legs."
"The table shifted beneath them with sudden force as all the weight shifted to one side. Rowan nearly toppled over but Ygriss slammed her feet down, reasserting the tables stability. Another roar of approval arose from the assembled patrons."
"The tabletop was soaked in a mixture of beer suds and Dragon cum. Rowan was reaching his peak. Every ounce of strength was devoted to stuffing as much of his dick into Ygrisss pussy as possible, ramming so hard that he left ass-quakes on her cheeks from the thrust."
"Ygrisss cunt stretched around his thickness, dripping its delectable honey across Rowans toes. Her front legs, already unsteady, collapsed under her, but she managed with his help to maintain her weight on her back legs as she submitted to his final, thrusting climax."
"The warriors pace picked up considerably, and he felt a building pressure in his groin. Just as he reached his climax, Ygriss turned around again, flashing him a wide smile as she quirked an eyebrow."

ygris "Inside, husband!"

"Responding as if on command, the warm ecstasy inside Rowan rushed out in a tremendous spurt, squirting globs of thick white cum into the Dragon Ogress clenching pussy. Ropes of creamy spunk fire inside the creature, and she roars in lustful approval."
"Her hungry twat drinks down the seed with gusto, drawing it out of Rowan even as it milked him for more. By the time he was finished, Rowan was panting and spent, covered in sweat and empty of breath."
"The cum glazed lips reluctantly released Rowans withdrawing prick. {i}Schllurk{/i}, said the fucked cunt in belated goodbye to the cock that had made a creamy mess of her insides."
"Remembering at least some of his former dignity, a butt-naked Rowan sheepishly descended the table to the ground. Several of the miners proffered a ribald insult or two about finishing what he started, but Rowan brushed them off."
"Ygriss, for her part, basked in the post-coital bliss of their sex. Far from descending the table, she allowed her body to collapse down upon it, rattling the table and nearly breaking it from her weight."

scene bg21 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
show ygriss happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Rowan saw the pooling puddle of cum leaking from her well-used pussy as she tilted her ass to one side and reclined against the table. She held his eyes with her own."

ygris "You have done well this day, husband of mine."

ro "Im not your husband."

ygris "The seed leaking from my womanhood would seem to indicate otherwise."

ro "..."

ygris "{i}Ha!{/i} Look at your face. You havent even the common decency to be proud of your accomplishment: few mortals can make a Dragon Ogress cum as hard as you did."

ro "Ill make sure to add it to my list of accomplishments."

ygris "Mmmm, you should. "

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan hurriedly re-dressed, feeling suddenly uncomfortable with the eyes in the room. Their nightly entertainment finished, most of the Dwarves turned back to one another, though a few inquired to Ygriss as to how long shed need the table."

ygris "Our paths will cross again, Rowan. I know it: a husband like you does not come around often."

"Rowan did his best to ignore her sultry smile as he shouldered his pack and made for the door."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:


    event('hunter_s_trap', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "forest"', 'avatar.survival > 1',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


    event('fairy_spring', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "forest"', 'avatar.corruption <= 30'), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('drider_attack', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "forest"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('dead_knight', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "forest"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


    event('necromancer_s_lair', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "forest"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


    event('forest_s_blessing', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "forest"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('the_trapped_dryad', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "forest"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


label hunter_s_trap:

$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg3 with fade

"Years of married life and months of imprisonment have made Rowan careless, and much to his dismay, he failed to notice an old bear trap hidden in the tall grass."
"It took him only a few minutes to free himself, but he was unable to carry on for the better part of an hour thanks to the incredible pain from the very nasty gashes now decorating his shin."
"Thankfully nothing was broken and there was no permanent damage."
"Once he got back to the castle he'd be able to get magical healing, but in the meantime he'd have to take things much slower and manage with just mundane bandages."
$ avatar.take_damage (["legs",], "heavy_damage")
return






label fairy_spring:


$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg3 with fade

"Throughout most of the six realms there are small pockets of Solensia's power, around which beings of energy or strongly of the light tend to gather."
"Some of these nexuses have become the hearts of cities, others end up giving rise to great reefs in the oceans, and in this case, form the center of an enchanting forest glade with a fairy spring in the center."
"Rowan drank deeply of the pure water and filled his flasks from it before departing on his way. Already he could feel the rejuvenating effects flow through his body."
"Jezera didn't care much for his report on the subject, and told him not to bother her about these pockets anymore."
$ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
$ avatar.mp += 5

return






label drider_attack:

$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg3 with fade

"Suddenly, a blur of black, white, and insectoid fur fell upon Rowan!"
"He lept back instinctively, whipping out his sword to face his attacker head on. The foe was a drider, a half-human half-spider monster."
"These monsters were native to the forests of Rosaria and among its most dangerous denizens. The one currently attacking Rowan, a male, obviously intended to make him into a meal if it had the chance."

if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 7, 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success" and (castle.buildings['pit'].free_space >= 1):
    "However, the fight quickly turned against the drider. This beast was large, strong, and overconfident. It obviously thought Rowan easy prey, which allowed the hero to turn its strength against it in short order."
    "Of course, there was always the possibility that things would go very badly for Rowan very quickly if he slipped up. The drider's poison would cripple him if it managed to bite him. It was fortunate then that Rowan didn't screw up."
    "He managed to crash the drider into one tree and then fling it down a hill where it landed in a heap, dazed. Sensing an opportunity, Rowan quickly rushed down the slope and used some rope to bind the creature's legs and then sent a message to have it picked up."
    "A fully grown drider would be difficult to handle, but it was a prize for the breeding pits that couldn't be passed up. How often did you capture a live drider without meaning to?"
    $ castle.buildings['pit']._driders += 1

elif avatar.skill_roll("combat", 7, 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success" and (castle.buildings['pit'].free_space < 1):
    "The fighting was tense, with every moment being a chance at life or death. The hero was slightly better than his opponent, though he knew that a slip up would quickly reverse their fortunes due to the poison the creature possessed."
    "Finally he found his chance, and managed to lob one of the drider's legs clean off. It shrieked and skittered unsteadily for a moment, giving Rowan a chance to follow up and claim one of its mandibles."
    "Realizing it had been bested, the hero's foe turned away and fled into the woods. He knew that he wouldn't be able to catch a drider in the forest, even one missing a leg. Instead he simply claimed his prize and continued on his way."
    "If you could find the right alchemist, fresh drider poison glands were very valuable."
    $ change_personal_gold(25)

elif avatar.skill_roll("combat", 7, 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":

    "This was not the hero's day, as he was fighting against the creature essentially blow for blow. Unfortunately, his foes blows could poison him, so Rowan was finding himself becoming weaker as the fight continued."
    "Thankfully he managed to force the creature to retreat in one desperate last attack. There was no way he could outrun a drider in the forest, so that was the only way he could turn this around."
    "Unfortunately poison didn't suddenly leave the body if you had a chance to rest for a few minutes. This was going to be another problem added to the pile."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["poisons",], "normal_damage")
else:

    "The creature's attacks were intense and brutal, forcing the hero back again and again. Under normal circumstances, Rowan would never have been fairing this badly, but his injuries were catching up with him."
    "After being bitten a second time and finding his strength was fading almost completely, Rowan made the decision to fall back to castle Bloodmeen. He sent a message to Jezera asking for an immediate recall."
    "Rowan vanished, leaving a very frustrated drider behind. So bad were his injuries that he was forced to rest for the remainder of the week just to get back on his feet."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["poisons", "arms", "blunt", "mental_rage",], "heavy_damage")
    $ avatar.mp = 0
    $ push_to_previous_tile()

return






label dead_knight:

    $ avatar.add_exp (25)
    scene bg3 with fade
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    "As the forest opened up into a small clearing. Rowan discovered, slumped against the trunk of a old oak tree, the body of a knight, riddled with arrows. This was the work of no single archer, he knew, but instead an entire gang of bandits."
    "Against that number, even a man in armour had no chance. Many arrows had found the seams between where his plates fit poorly. A few had even punched clean through, leading Rowan think that it must have been cheap, and shoddily made."
    "How long the body had lain there, he did not know, but it must have been a few days judging from the pungent smell of decomposing flesh."
    "The armour was scored with tooth and claw marks as well, suggesting some of the larger forest scavengers had tried to feast on the corpse, before giving up."
    "As far as the knight's killers were concerned, Rowan could see as few signs of human life in his current vicinity as he had while walking through the woods for the better part of the day."
    "Removing the armour to search the knight would take time, leaving him exposed. He would have to think hard whether looting the body was worth the risk."
    menu:
        "Search the knight":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            jump dead_knight.dead_knight_search
        "Leave the body":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Deciding it was too dangerous, and not wanting to meet the same fate as the knight, Rowan decides not to search the body. Let somebody else take that risk, he thought, as he left it behind to continue his journey."
            return

label dead_knight.dead_knight_search:
    $ res_roll = dice(3)
    if res_roll == 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "As Rowan suspected, the armour was cheaply made, and would offer more in the way of liability in a fight than it would protection"
        "The sword, however, had been made by a craftsman of some skill - and a rather ill-famed reputation. A small rune at the base of the blade told Rowan all he needed to know. A tusked face, twisted in agony as it was being split in half."
        "He held one of the orc-slayers - a group of swords infamously known for being quenched in the blood of captured orcs. A practice that held little merit as far as blacksmithing went - but practicality was not in the creators mind."
        "Trying not to grimace at the disgusting creation, he sheathed the blade, and attached it to his belt. He would have no use of it, but to the Bloodmeen orcs this was a rare find, one that would soon be a target of many bets."
        $ castle.morale += 3
    elif res_roll == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "As Rowan suspected, most of the armour was cheaply made, and would offer more in the way of liability in a fight than it would protection. The sword's blade was pitted, likely to shatter should it come into contact with something more solid."
        "The gauntlets however, were a rare find. Expertly crafted, with subtle runes etched onto the edges of the plate that hinted they had been imbued with some minor enchantment."
        if castle.buildings['forge'].lvl >= 1:
            "They would be of little use to Rowan himself, as their heavy construction would hamper his swordplay. But he imagined both Cliohna and Greyhide would love to examine them."
        else:
            "They would be of little use to Rowan himself, as their heavy construction would hamper his swordplay. But he imagined Cliohna would be interested in the runes themselves."
        "Thanking the sisters for his luck, Rowan slipped the gloves into his pack."
        $ castle.tech += 10
    else:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "As Rowan suspected, most of the armour was cheaply made, and would offer more in the way of liability in a fight than it would protection. The sword's blade was pitted, likely to shatter should it come into contact with something more solid."
        "After removing all the armour from the body, Rowan had nothing to show for it. If the man had been secreting anything on his person, it had already been picked clean by whoever had killed him."
        "Now he was left with a wasted day, the rather unappealing corpse before him, and the hope that he'd be able to get the smell of decomposition out of his head sooner rather than later."

        $ avatar.mp -= 1
        $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_rage",], "light_damage")
    return






label necromancer_s_lair:

$ avatar.add_exp (25)


scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg3

"While moving through the brush, Rowan noticed that something was wrong. The background noises were growing quieter than they should be and he felt the tinge of magic in the air. He was on guard now, moving as quietly and as stealthily as possible."
"As he went further, the smell of rot started to fill the forest. Birdsong and buzzing vanished entirely. This was a place of death and decay, the signs of necromancy. Sure enough, he encountered a zombie soon afterwards."
"It didn't notice him, but it's master that came soon afterwards did. The man looked much older than he probably was, thanks to the toll on the body his dark art took. It was only through magical means that he was able to track Rowan this far, and then only thanks to having warded his slice of the forest."

menu:
    "Draw your sword, and rid Rosaria of this blight.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption -= 3
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        "The necromancer might have had his general location, but it was clear he had yet to notice him. Sword in hand, Rowan waited for the man to slowly make his way through the forest."
        "One, two, three, four Four zombies between him and the target. Several more trailed behind the wizard, but Rowan paid them no mind. Slay the necromancer, and the zombies were nothing but mindless puppets, directionless and easy to dispatch."
        "He held his breath. The group was only ten meters away Nine now Eight-"
        "The necromancer stopped to bark some orders to the zombies behind him. The moment he turned his head, Rowan already was in full sprint."
        "The first zombie fell with his head separated from its body. The second, he pushed out of the way before it could react. The third reached out for him-"
        if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "He swung his sword upwards, cutting the arm off. He blitzed past, and stared the necromancer dead in the eyes."
            "The poor bastard tried to maneuver the final zombie between himself and Rowan, but decomposing corpses make for poor meatshields. Rowans sword pierced through his chest, impaling both the undead and its master."
            ro "Shouldve stayed in your crypt, necromancer."
            "He gurgled some curse in return, but Rowan simply wrenched his sword out and finished the job, decapitating the man."
            "Once he cleared the rest of the zombies out, he checked the necromancer for spoils. He carried no gold, but his spellbook would be useful to Cliohna."
            "Besides, killing people like him was a reward in itself."
            $ change_relation('cliohna', 5)
            $ castle.tech += 3
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
            return
        else:
            "He rammed the walking body, stumbling a bit and losing his momentum. He saw the wizard turn and raise his hand, the magical curse already leaving his lips."
            jump necroConfrontation
    "Avoid the necromancer. Discretion is the better part of valor.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.skill_roll("stealth", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Try as the necromancer might, neither he nor any of his undead servants, four of them now, were able to locate the hero. He took to the trees, silently shimmying from branch to branch and occasionally darting over the ground when it was clear."
            "Eventually he managed to get out of the corrupted part of the forest, at which point his hunter gave up the chase. Whoever that was, he didn't like guests and didn't seem to want anything to do with the rest of the world."
            return
        else:
            "Rowan took to the trees, silently shimmying from branch to branch. He came to a gap in the trees he'd need to dart through and waited until the necromancer and his three servants were away before making his move."
            "Then he came face to face with the fourth zombie and cursed. It let out a loud whining groan just before Rowan was able to separate the head from its body. Too late, the others had been alerted."
            "Bones started erupting from the ground, cutting off Rowan's escape path. He turned to face the necromancer, his hand already risen as he casted a dark curse."
            jump necroConfrontation
    "Strike a deal with him.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Cleaning his throat, Rowan emerged from the trees, hands in the air as he addressed the surprised necromancer."
        "He explained he represented an emerging power in Rosaria, a power who would very much like to cooperate with people like him. His talents would be of use to the twins."
        "... And should he fail to see it was in his best interest to align with Castle Bloodmeen, he would be swept aside like a crawling maggot that he was."













label necroConfrontation:

if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "Dark magic slammed into Rowan, filling his body with weakness, sapping his strength. Pushing his body past its limits, rather than ran away, he dove into combat."
    "A well aimed strike slayed the zombie before him, but another took its place. More undead poured out of the forest, a dark sheen around them, as the necromancer switch from casting curses into strengthening his minions."
    "The fight soon turned into a battle of attraction, one no living man could win against undead. Mulling a curse, Rowan switched into full offense, and somehow managed to break past a pair empowered undead."
    "Swiftly, he fled into the forest. But much to his dismay, the necromancer managed sent him a parting gift - a bolt of necrotic energy that took the hero square in the back."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_shame", "blunt", "mental_rage",], "heavy_damage")
    return
else:

    "A wave of exhaustion washed over him. His sword grew ten times as heavy as before, and Rowan swayed on his feet."
    "He stumbled back, trying to put some distance between himself and the necromancer. But zombies, earlier so laughably slow, now seemed to rush at him with renewed vigor."
    "He flailed his sword around, slashing the undead left and right, trying to push through the closing circle of zombies. It was all for moot. Bites and scratches decorated his body, as he failed to defend against the ongoing onslaught."
    "He didnt even notice the necromantic bolt that struck him, sending him on his back. All hope was lost at this point."
    "Rowan grabbed his amulet and begged to be brought back to Bloodmeen."
    "He soon lost consciousness, but was awoken by a purple face with violet eyes looking at him with disappointment. It seemed his adventuring for the week was done."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_shame", "blunt", "mental_rage",], "heavy_damage")
    $ avatar.mp = 0
    $ change_favor('jezera', -1)
    $ change_favor('andras', -1)
    $ prevent_tile_exploration()
    $ push_to_previous_tile()
    return







label forest_s_blessing:

$ avatar.add_exp (25)


scene bg3 with fade

"A playful giggle could be heard in the air. It sounded both friendly and mischievous, which suggested that a forest spirit had taken an interest in Rowan's presence. He knew how this went."
"For the next few hours, a couple pranks were made and a game was played. The hero went along, knowing that as long as he did so the event would only last a short time. If he didn't, it was possible he might make an enemy he didn't need to make."
"Even with that being the case, he had to admit that playing with a pure spirit like this was fun."
"At the end, the creature showed itself. The pixie appeared to be a small man, about the size of his hand. The two held one another's gaze for sometime."


if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Finally the spirit smiled and put his hand on Rowan's nose. There was a small flash of light, then the tiny figure darted back into the woods with a laugh. A wry smile followed that departure, which became a more genuine one when the realization came that a blessing had been left."

    return

elif avatar.corruption < 61:
    "A small frown creased the spirit's face. There was something it saw in Rowan that it didn't like. Still, it buzzed around him for a moment and a small warmth filled the man. Then it took off into the trees."

    return
else:

    "Suddenly the spirit recoiled in horror, then flew away at top speed. It vanished into the trees in an instant, leaving behind a surprised Rowan. That wasn't how fae had reacted to him before."
    return






label the_trapped_dryad:

$ avatar.add_exp (25)

$ phoebeFree = False
$ phoebeSex = False

$ released_block_rollback()
scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg3

$ dryadName = "Dryad"

"For a change, Rowans passage through the forest had afforded him a pleasant surprise, instead of the usual brush with danger."
"In the glade before him he could see a vision in green and brown; a pair of long legs, covered in bark and leaves, rose into a pert, round ass."
"The woman, obviously a forest spirit, was bent forward from the waist, almost horizontally, and over her back was splayed hair coloured with all the hues of autumn."
"She wriggled and squirmed, but was, rather ironically it seemed to him, rooted in place, as if held there by something."
"As Rowan was admiring the view, a voice smooth like silk rang out through the glade."

dry "Hello? Is somebody there?"
dry "Ive been trapped here for hours, please. Please help me..."

ro "Hang on, Im coming."

"Rowan hurried over to the woman in peril."
"When he reached the far side of the glade, he discovered two things; the first was that she was just as stunning from the front as she had been the back, and the other was that the thing holding her in place was a rather elaborate looking trap."

ro "What happened? "

dry "Its, ah, a bit embarrassing to admit "

"The dryad flashed him a nervous smile as Rowan began to examine the trap beneath her."
"In her hand, she had grasped something, but what it was he could not tell inside her small fist. He could only assume it had been some sort of bait, because directly beneath her hands was a metal plate."
"Attached to it was a metal ring, that must have sprung when she took whatever was on the inside, ensnaring her hands. "

ro "I take it there was something on this plate?"

"She nodded and opened her fist to reveal a small, brilliant red gemstone. A strange thing to use as bait Rowan thought, but it had seemed to work in this case."

dry " I thought something was on fire?"

"She tried, unconvincingly. As if there was anything wrong with being attracted to a jewelry."

ro "Always looking after the forest, I see. Whats your name?"

$ dryadName = "Phoebe"
dry "Phoebe. And you?"

ro "Rowan."

dry "Can you do anything about the trap, Rowan? I can Give you the gem as a reward?"

"She offered a shy smile, squirming a bit. If Rowan wanted to, he could simply take the gem by force Among other things."
"A dryad was a rare and valuable find. There were several people in the castle who would have use of her, and would no doubt be grateful for a gift of this caliber."

label phoebeMenu:

menu:
    "Free her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if phoebeSex == True:
            ro "A deals a deal. Hold still for a minute."
        else:
            ro "Hold still for a minute."
        "Trying the obvious solution, he reapplied pressure to the plate but it was no use; the trap must have been loaded with a spring or some similar mechanism, as putting pressure back on it loosened the ring encasing her hands in no way."
        "Looking closer, he saw there was a small keyhole on the underside of the ring. This made sense as whoever had set the trap would at some point have to undo it. A talented rogue would be able to pick the lock. Sadly, Rowan was not one."
        "Instead, he worked to his strengths, again examining the trap, locating the bolts and screws that held it together. A mechanism of this kind relied on locking away the targets hands, preventing them from tinkering with its various elements."
        "But with outside helps,taking the thing apart was simply a matter of time."
        if avatar.skill_roll("survival", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Half an hour later, the dryad stood free, and surprised Rowan with a tight embrace."
        else:
            "Two hours later, he was still tinkering with the device, growing increasingly more embarrassed by his inability to disassemble it. The dryad didnt say a word of complaint, but her heart fallen expression did not escape him. "
            "Another two hours later, the bear trap finally came undone, and they both breath a sigh of relief. Phoebe was finally able to stand free, and she surprised Rowan with a tight embrace. "
            $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_shame",], "light_damage")
        dry "Thank you- Thank you so much! You dont what it is like for one of the fey to feel trapped"
        if phoebeSex == True:
            ro "Based on your moans earlier A mixture of fear and excitement?"
            dry "P-please Dont talk about that"
            "Blushing like an autumn tree, she handed him the red stone; it was of little use to him as it was, but he was sure he could probably get a tidy sum for it if he were to sell it."
        else:
            ro "It is no problem, just glad I could help."
            dry "As promised."
            "She handed him the red stone; it was of little use to him as it was, but he was sure he could probably get a tidy sum for it if he were to sell it."
        dry "And Ill tell the others of you, so you should be more safe from them in the future."
        "They chatted for awhile, and then exchanged pleasant goodbyes. Rowan headed off on his way, and when he glanced back, the spirit had become unrecognizable from the rest of the trees that were now behind him."
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ change_personal_gold(50)
        $ phoebeFree = True
        return

    "If she wants your help, she should rethink if the gem is all she has to offer. " if avatar.corruption > 30 and phoebeSex == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan eyed her nimble figure with lust. A dryad was a rare find indeed Who would blame him for using this opportunity to his advantage? Besides Phoebe, of course."
        "He sidled up behind the beautiful creature, placing his hands on her svelte sides."
        dry "Hey, what in the six hells are you doing?"
        ro "You want my help, dont you? "
        "He ran his hands down to her tight little ass. Putting his feet on the inside of hers, he used his lower body strength to force her legs apart."
        "She struggled against him to try and keep them closed, but her unsteady position gave little in the way of purchase, and she was easily overpowered."
        dry "Y-yes, but-!"
        "He paid no attention to the dryads meager protests, now that he had created the access he wanted. Moving one of his hands down from her behind, he slid a single finger into her surprisingly tight brown pussy and began to stroke her walls with a come hither movement."
        ro "But what? Youre in no position protest, Phoebe, not if you *really* need my help. So you better offer me something besides a pretty bauble."
        "A sharp intake of breath, followed by a small cry signalled that the hero his fingers found what he was looking for. Sliding another finger inside, he doubled his assault, frigging her with increasing speed."
        "For all her complaining, her resistance almost melted away, replaced by steady panting and quiet moans. Before long Rowans fingers were slick with her sticky fluids."
        ro "So, do you have anything I might be interested in?"
        "The dryad squirmed beneath his skilled fingers, her pride preventing her from saying out loud what her body wanted. But with Rowan dangling the prospect of freedom right before her eyes as well, the outcome of that inner struggle was long decided."
        dry "You can- You can fuck me! "
        "Freeing it from his trousers, he ran his hand over it to coat it with her pussy juices. Teasingly he rubbed it against her opening, threatening to enter her, but stopping short each time."
        ro "I can? Dont you feel how wet you are? To be frank, Phoebe, to me it seems like Id be the one doing you a favour, not the other way around."
        dry "Ro-owan, ple-ease!"
        ro "Well, if you insist "
        scene cg141 with fade
        pause 3
        "Rowan slid his cock deep inside her, causing her to let out a low moan. Wasting no time, he grabbed her by the hips and began to fuck her roughly."
        "As the fey are sexual creatures by nature, whatever feelings the dryad had about her current predicament were cast away as she lost herself in the pleasure of the act. She used whatever leverage she could get from her current position to buck back against him."
        "Reaching forward, Rowan roughly grabbed and squeezed a tit; small, almost boyish, but firm and perky. The surprise caused the dryad to tighten her cunt, squeezing his dick in a way that was almost unbearable."
        scene cg141 with sshake
        scene cg141 with sshake
        scene cg142 with flash
        pause 3
        "He felt her shudder as she came, her cries so loud that they rang out through the otherwise silent forest. The sensation was too much for him, and he came hard and deep within her."
        "He pulled his dick free of her, untangling the two of them, and tucked it back in his pants as cum oozed from her well used cunt."
        scene bg3 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind bg3
        dry " Will you free me now?"
        $ phoebeSex = True
        $ avatar.corruption += 10
        jump phoebeMenu
    "Deliver her to Castle Bloodmeen":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        if phoebeSex == True:
            ro "A deals a deal. Hold still for a minute."
            $ avatar.corruption += 15
            $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
        else:
            ro "Hold still for a minute."
            $ avatar.corruption += 10
            $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        "Kneeling next to the trap, he made a show of inspecting it very thoroughly, checking for design flaws and trying to find some sort of release button or keyhole."
        "After regretfully failing at the task, he stood up with a sigh, and delivered Phoebe the crushing news."
        ro "Im afraid I wont be able to disassemble it. Not with the tools I have on me."
        ro "I saw a cabin a day away from here, I believe it might contain what I need. If I make haste, I should be able to return before the hunters arrive."
        dry "Are you sure?"
        ro "Yes. I promise."
        "The dryad bit her lip nervously, then nodded nervously, unsure about the plan. The two parted ways, with Rowan contacting castle Bloodmeen as soon as he was out of the view."
        "His orcs would get to the Dryad before any hunter would. The only question remaining was: who should the dryad be delivered to?"
        menu:
            "Deliver her to Andras and his orcs, to use and abuse.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Keeping Andras plactated was a time consuming and never ending endeavor. Perhaps the dryad will serve to entertain him for a month or two."
                $ change_favor('andras', 1)
                $ phoebeStatus = "fucktoy"
                return
            "Deliver her to Cla-Min, to sell into slavery.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan doubted if anyone in castle Bloodmeen would actually appreciate the value of a subdued dryad. Cla-Min would no doubt someone with the wits, and the coin, whod see what a rare treat Phoebe was."
                $ change_relation('cla_min', 10)
                $ change_personal_gold(150)
                $ phoebeStatus = "slave"
                return
            "Deliver her to Cliohna, she might be interested in her.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Cliohnas research was so expansive in scope, Rowan could safely assume the Dryad would be helpful for something. And if not, Cliohna can always give her away later."
                $ change_relation('cliohna', 10)
                $ castle.tech += 5
                $ phoebeStatus = "cliohna"
                return

            "Deliver her to Nasim, hes always looking for new subjects." if nasimAvailable == True:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan couldnt say whether or not the dryad would be of use to the mage, but the dryads unique biology would be certainly of interest to him."
                $ chamberControl += 1
                $ phoebeStatus = "nasim"
                return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:

    event('abbey_cliohna', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "forest"', 'week > 21', 'castle.researches["history_of_rosaria"].completed == True'), run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)




label abbey_cliohna:
$ avatar.add_exp (25)


scene bg46 with fade


show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Careful with that.Jezera will have your head if she sees as much as a scratch on it."

os "Yes, masta."

hide orc soldier with moveoutright
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"The orcs hurried off with the ancient painting, holding it with his arms outstretched, as if it could bite him."
"Rowan shook his head in disapproval. As if crimes against humanity werent enough, hed now have to add cultural losses to his increasingly depressing hero resume."

show rowan necklace concerned at center with moveinleft

"Cultural losses of no small caliber, as this was no ordinary place. Hidden away in a thick forest, in the middle of nowhere, with wooden walls, low roof, and small windows, Rowan was standing in the middle of one of Rosarias oldest abbeys."
"Created not long right after The Folly, the place housed few clerics, and accepted no pilgrims. He wouldnt be aware it even existed, if not for Cliohnas research."
"And now Jezera wanted its riches, for whatever reason. He sighed. What waste of-"

show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

quest "Are the orcs finished Rowan?"

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"A harsh voice brought him back to reality. He turned around to face the person who specifically requested he target this location."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "Youre in a foul mood, Cliohna."

cl "I wish to be done with this place, so I can resume my research. Do you find that surprising?"

ro "No, of course not. But you neednt join us."

cl "I could not risk leaving the matter to anybody else, Rowan. This place is ancient, and I expected it to have protections and scrolls befitting of its history."

ro "And?"

"A frustrated sigh was his answer. Nothing then."

ro "Were almost done. Once the orcs carry away the statue, Ill leave you to establish another research-"

cl "We will do no such thing."
cl "I will not be taking this abbey over. It was not built on a leyline, therefore it is of no use to me."

ro "Then I suppose we can go.?"

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

"He took a few steps towards the exit. Cliohna did not move, still looking at the abbey, at the place where the altar to Solansia stood."

show black with redflash

"She raised her hand, and snapped her fingers. A small flame burst from her hand, burning brightly between her fingers."

show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "Of course. I will be right behind you, Rowan."

menu:
    "Stop her, now!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption -= 3
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        "In a split of a second he was by her side, holding her wrists. Cliohna didnt even flinch. She turned her eyes to Rowan slowly, an expression of mild annoyance reflected in them."
        cl "Is there something you wish to say, Rowan?"
        ro "What are you doing Cliohna? We got what we wanted. Why burn this place down?"
        cl "And why should we not? Correct me if Im mistaken, but isnt the twins ambition to subvert Rosaria and claim it for themselves?"
        cl "We have no use for this place, and by destroying it we put a clear signal that the Church of Solansia no longer has control over the region."
        ro "Weve done that already by pillaging it. At this point, burning it is just being Vindictive."
        show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
        ro "Whats going on Cliohna?"
        "The sorceress shook off his hold, an angry scowl passing through her face for just a moment."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        cl "This place is nothing but a superfluous monument to an empty culture of ignorance and repression. I am doing future generations a favor by removing all traces of it from this world."
        cl "And it is my assumption that Solansia is no ally to the twins, them trying to bring down her morally hollow order. So why defend her temple, Rowan?"
        "Her cold stare drilled through his skull. It wasnt often Cliohna got heated over anything. Would he stand in her way here?"
        menu:
            "Solansia still has a place in this world. The abbey is to be left standing.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ avatar.corruption -= 3
                $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
                $ all_actors["solancia"].favors += 1
                $ all_actors['cliohna'].relation -= 5
                show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
                ro "I dont know what feud you have with Solansia, but Im not letting you burn her abbeys for no reason."
                "Her thin eyebrows narrowed ever so slightly, like that of a mother who was about to scold a rebellious child."
                show cliohna neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
                "Only for her to turn around and head for the exit."
                cl "Very well, but know this: In time, you will realize the world will be better off if Solansia ends just like this abbey."
                scene black with fade
                show cliohna neutral behind black
                cl "Forgotten by time, and prey to those who seek greater things."
                $ change_favor('jezera', 2)
                return
            "There is no point opposing Cliohna here. Let her burn it down.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ avatar.corruption += 3
                $ all_actors["kharos"].favors += 1
                $ all_actors['cliohna'].relation += 5
                "The two remained locked in an impasse, neither really willing to back down."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
                show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
                "In the end, it was Rowan who stepped back, throwing his hands up in defeat."
                ro "Do as you wish."
                cl "Thank you Rowan. Trust me: Nothing of value will be lost."
                hide rowan with moveoutleft
                show cliohna happy at center with moveinright
                "A wave of heat reached his back as he left the temple, red light illuminating the surroundings. 800 years of history"
                scene black with fade
                "Gone in a instant."
                $ change_favor('jezera', 2)
                return
    "Let her burn it down.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        $ all_actors["kharos"].favors += 1
        $ all_actors['cliohna'].relation += 5
        ro "Dont take too long."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        show cliohna happy at center with moveinright
        "A wave of heat reached his back as he left the temple, red light illuminating the surroundings. 800 years of history"
        scene black with fade
        "Gone in a instant."
        $ change_favor('jezera', 2)
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('ride_together', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "forest"', 'week >= 30'), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)
    event('forest_break', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "forest"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)
    event('rowan_and_the_smuggler', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "forest"',), depends=('warning_about_famine',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)
    event('bandits_with_prisoners', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "forest"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)
    event('huters_and_hunted', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "forest"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)
    event('familiar_new_sight', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "forest"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

label ride_together:
$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowans horse made a clopping sound as it tread the dirt trail that ran through the trees. Rowan used the time to think. There was so much thinking to do and so little time to do it."

argo "Who goes there?"

"Rowan looked up to find himself staring at the face of another bearded man. Like Rowan he was well armed. But, unlike a town guard or soldier he wore a camouflage cloak and sensible leather armor. A ranger perhaps?"
"The man introduced himself as Argonui. He claimed was a hunter from a nearby village who had been living in the woods of late. At first he was reluctant to explain why, but when Rowan revealed his own identity, it put away any doubts the man still held."

$ argoName = "Argonui"

argo "Youre the greatest dirt general of all time. Surely youd understand. When the famine hit, my neighbors were struggling. I could bring food from the woods, so my wife was okay."
argo "But, all around me I saw suffering. The lord of the area, a landed knight named Sir Iris, had ordered that the grain taxes remained in place. He sells it to the Eastern Mines, and it makes up most of his income. Ive seen his books."

ro "How have you seen his books?"

"The ranger dismissed the question with a wave of his hand."

argo "I interceded on behalf of my neighbor. But, the lord did not take kindly to that act. I was declared an outlaw and driven from my home. My eldest starved without me to bring food home."

"He scowled."

"Now, I wait in the woods. I intercept any of Iris men that I find and leave them strung up. Someday, Im going to do it to Iris too."

"Rowan was shocked by the mans admission, but insisted he had no interest in the private quarrel. Indeed, an insurgency out here in the woods might be a good thing. The two rode together the rest of the way."
"When they parted ways, he offered Rowan some tips on good trade goods to sell the nearby villages. He also left Rowan with new perspective on the state of the realm."

$ change_treasury(+10)
return





label forest_break:
$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg3 with fade

"With a heavy sigh, Rowan pushed a particularly invasive branch away from his face. Rosaria forests, while not as dense as the Ealoen woodlands, could still grow pretty wild in certain areas."
"For most people it was hardly a problem, as the road network covered all the important locations, but unfortunately for Rowan, these rarely reached drider nests and orc camps."
"And so, he was forced to rely on hunter trails and small paths made by the many animals that lived nearby, ceaselessly trudging through the area. With any luck, hell reach something resembling a normal track soon enough."
"Few hours later, there was still no track in sight, but he did come across something that caught his attention."
"An open field, next to a small creek, with a lone tree in the middle. A strangely peaceful, almost romantic, sight, in the otherwise wild forest. Seemed like the perfect place to rest."
" But an open position like that would leave him open to any predators that might live in the area"

menu:
    "Rest a while.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Pushing forward without a moment of rest, while admirable in desperate times, as of now would only serve to needlessly exhaust him. Too much caution could be as detrimental as too little of it."
        "He approached the clearing, mindful of any beasts or archers that mightve positioned themselves nearby."
        "He neednt bother. There were none. He was free to appreciate the idyllic scenery in all its glory, without any interference."
        "And as he learned when he approached the tree, he wouldnt be the first one. The tree had half a dozen of hearts carved into it, each with different initials. J+N, A+G, G+R"
        "The last one was crossed out."
        if all_actors['alexia'].relation < 30:
            "Love rarely lasted, as he came to learn."
        else:
            "Rowan chuckled to himself seeing this. Ah, young love"
        "In the end, he ended up camping under the tree, taking a much needed rest from his dreary journey."
        "He would resume his fight tomorrow. The twins, unfortunately, werent going anywhere."
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
        $ avatar.mp -= 1
        return
    "Continue on.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He didnt become the hero of Karst by being careless or taking breaks. He ignored the clearing, and marched on."
        "This stubbornness would help him shave off some time, if nothing else."
        $ avatar.mp += 1
        return





label rowan_and_the_smuggler:
$ avatar.add_exp (25)


$ obelSex = False
$ kohSex = False

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Something was wrong. Rowan could feel it."
"He had been making excellent time through the dense press of the forests today. The region was absolutely infested with poison oak, and he was fortunate to have found a spacious deer line while mapping out this stretch of woods."

ro "These tracks are fresh but"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    ro "Looks like Im not the only one to travel this way... someones tried to hide "
else:

    "Something had seemed off, but Rowan could not place what."

"Rowans better senses warned him of something was wrong. He hadnt noticed it before, intent as he was upon traversing the dangerous terrain, but the path was two shoulder widths apart, far wider than any natural deer line. "
"He wanted to leave, but froze as he realized he was surrounded."

ro "Shit"

"That familiar three-leaved bush beset him from all sides. A sea of emerald green strangling the trunks of great mighty oaks."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Damn it"

"If he double-backed, {i}days{/i} of ranging would be lost Rowan pressed forward."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Nearly an hour of arduous journey later, during which Rowans inner monologue berated him for his foolishness, he noticed something."
"But then it hit him. It was intrusive, unnatural to the forest: a smokey scent hed spent the better part of his military career with. A campfire. The gnawing sensation that not all was well had been correct. This was no deer trail."
"He couldnt leave this mystery to chance. If he got into the thick of it, he could rely on Jezera for a hasty return to Bloodmeen. Steeling his nerves, he moved cautiously towards the camp."
"The thickets of malevolent plants had thinned. Rowan slunk into the treeline and approached."
"Through the treeline he could see a small collection of tents at the foot of a hill. A small band of men and women were preparing their supper Rowans stomach growled in response, begging him forward. He swallowed the notion down."
"Straining his eyes Rowan could make out a crudely camouflaged entrance dug into the hill. A collection of crates, barrels, and man drawn wains were strewn about this was no doubt a smuggler's encampment."

ro "(It could be risky even for orcs to fight in this terrain. They seem well armed, but wed have the element of surprise. Wouldnt be safe to underestimate them)"

"Rowan rolled his shoulder. The bite of phantom pain from when a smuggler had dislocated it. With a wince, he forced the memory down. He had to stay alert so he could decide his next move."
"Given the scale of the operation, these smugglers most likely had a wealth of supplies that would aid the twins efforts. But it could take considerable losses to size them "
"Still, smugglers were businessmen. If he were diplomatic enough he could maybe secure a new ally."

if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "Something felt off to Rowan. The hairs on the back of his neck raised. His hand found his weapon, his body tensing with the thrill of danger."
    "Something approached silently from behind. Whoever it was, they were good. Damned good. Rowan would have never noticed them had he not caught the thick, spiced scent of cologne that betrayed their presence."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "In an instant, Rowan arced his blade overhead in a gracious but deadly spin. The blade of his sword rang against another. His assailant stepped back to find his footing."
    "Rowan, still kneeling, drew his blade back. He thrusted again towards the shifty assailant. The other man grunted when Rowans weapon nearly found the mark, but he narrowly dodged the sword stroke."
    "Rather than retreating as Rowan expected, the man stood fast and swung his fist at his head. Caught off guard, the hero dodged backwards. Now locked in a standoff they stood at arms length from each other."
else:

    "He didnt hear the sound of footsteps until they were upon him."
    "A loud {i}thud{/i}, Rowans head exploded with stars as he doubled forward from the force of the blow. Instinct kicked in as he rolled, leaping to his feet and spinning in a graceful circle, his hand ripping his sword from its sheath."
    "The assailant used his momentary advantage to press forward, swiping at Rowans head and forcing him to backpedal again. Despite being unarmed, his enemy did not hesitate to press the attack."
    "It took several near-misses for Rowan to make enough distance to lift his sword and ward off another attack. Now locked in a standoff, the two stood at arms length from each other."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "light_damage")


obel "Hah! Creepin about my camp, are we? You have some fight in you laddie, thats downright charming."

"The man straightened himself and chuckled. Rowan darted his eyes to the mans chest. It was a gaudy surcoat with cutouts to accentuate the chainmail beneath far too showy for Rowans taste."

obel "Mayhaps we could have a little chat, you and I? Ey?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Long enough for your men to take me from behind?"

obel "Nothing of the sort! Well, unless thats what youre looking for this could be arranged."

if rowanGaySex == 0:
    "Rowan grimaced at the mans lechery. He stepped back and gripped his sword that much tighter."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"The stranger drew his hood back, revealing an olive-skinned man wearing a smug look. With the point of his sword still levelled towards Rowan he measured the man. The stranger traced a finger along his meticulously trimmed facial hair."

$ obelName = "Obelius"

obel "Introductions, introductions! I am Obelius! A purveyor of many things, people, and experiences! Now I am afraid that means you now have me at an advantage, sir?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Its Rowan."

"Obelius flourished with flourished his free hand. A lesser swordsman would see this as an opening but Rowan could see the man was still incredibly poised. It was an open invitation to attack."

obel " Hmm I like it. A good strong name. Such fine footwork too! Obelius: Yet I cant allow a man - even a handsome young lad like you - to just waltz across our operation here!"
obel "We have important goods to deliver to the capital. So if you would be so kind as to drop your blade?"

ro "You are a smuggler then, yes?"

obel "To my shame, you have the right of it! Have you been sent here by your Lord, or by your lonesome?"

ro "I wasnt sent here to stop you."

"The man turned his head and cocked an eyebrow. Rowan had met his kind before. Cocksure. Endlessly confident."

obel "Well then lordless, lonesome Rowan, why is it youve delivered yourself unto me? Mind you, Id prefer you didnt lose your life for the sake of a wandering eye. A few days in a cage, mayhaps. So long as you will permit me the trouble, I will spare your life."

menu:
    "Bluff your way out":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            ro "It seems were at an impasse."
            ro "Look, Im here on the orders of a backer who would be {i}very{/i} displeased if I went missing. Im on a strict deadline, and he knows where I am. Rowan: How about a bit of honour among thieves? You let me on my way, and I pretend I never saw a thing."
            obel "Oh Rowan, Rowan, Rowan."
            obel "I am no thief my boy, and you would do well to remember it."
            "Obelius paused to consider the situation, sword still firmly tucked in hand. He wasnt about to let Rowan run off. But, After a few moments, he let out a sigh. His blade dropped lower. Hardly a sign of submission for a man with all the cards."
            obel "Its against my better judgement but"
            "The man stepped aside and circled towards Rowan. The two walked until theyd switched their positions."
            obel "Go on then, young Rowan. Before Koh comes to check up on me. She would be furious just to learn I even entertained the thought of letting someone walk away like this."
            obel "But, if you really do serve some powerful masters, youd do best to remember that old Obelius did you a favour when you needed it."
            "The two exchanged a curt yet uneasy nod. Both uncertain of the repercussions that could come from this meeting."
            return
        else:
            ro " I wont speak a word about your operation here."
            obel "How generous. And Im supposed to just let you go?"
            ro "Its what's best for you and your men."
            obel "Hah! Whats best for me and my men? Oh dear, sweet, stupid Rowan. Its not a {i}man{/i} you gotta be worried about."
            show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
            ro "Wha-"
            scene black with fade
            "{i}Thud{/i}. The feeling of something heavy against the back of his head. Someone had been lying in wait in the bushes, creeping close while Obelius had distracted him. Rowan never saw it coming."
            "The next few days were spent locked away in a cage deep in the hill. His hands were bound, his mouth gagged. There was no choice but to sit and wait under the watchful eye of a surprisingly well mannered orcish woman named Koh."
            "She brought him water, tended to his minor injuries, but otherwise remained silent. She seemed to find his sudden arrival humorous."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "normal_damage")
            scene cave1 with fade
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "Days passed. Eventually, the cave grew barren as Kohs men removed the crates of supplies until it was just Rowan, Obelius, and Koh. Rowans stomach twisted with anticipation he had no way of knowing whether they would kill him or spare his life."
            obel "Well then, sir Rowan. Id wish youd had joined us as a guest for a spell but... Im not one to accept lies easily. And as you learned, Koh mayhaps has even {i}less{/i} patience for them!"
            "He tried to wrap a hand around the orcs armored waist. But only to be rebuked with a tame slap to the hand."
            obel "Ah! This will be the last time we speak I suppose. Ive left a bowl of pitted dates and dried fruit outside the cave. I imagine after two days without food you must be quite famished. As for your freedom"
            "He tossed a dull file into the cage a ways away from his prone form. Rowan dragged it to himself and worked at the rope on his wrist. It would be a long day. By the time he cut his bonds his captors had already left."
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            ro "How will I explain this waste of time to the twins"
            $ avatar.mp = 0
            return
    "Suggest a cooperation with the twins.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            ro "Youre making a pittance with all these small time gigs."
            ro "If you were to work for my lords you could benefit greatly."
            obel "Could we now? Ive dealt with your Rosarian lords before. They hung my Koh from a noose while I was left begging for her life."
            "The mans warm and garish demeanor faded. Obelius tightened his lips, his brow pulling down as he adopted a fencing stance."
            ro " know that feeling, and I dont serve any Rosarian lord."
            obel "So tell me then boy, who do you serve?"
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            ro "Thats complicated. But they appreciate talent and skill. And they dont discriminate when it comes to Orcs."
            koh "-And would they appreciate {i}my{/i} talent, human?"
            show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan stepped to the side and looked over his shoulder. An orcish woman in polished plate armor was standing just a few steps behind him. She looked down at Rowan through raven black bangs that framed her face."
            "A myriad of tattoos more common to humans adorned her face. Nothing about her demeanor reminded him of the orcs he commanded."
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            ro "...Yes. They would."
            $ kohName = "Koh"
            koh "They are not my kind, sir. Koh is - I am, my own woman."
            "Rowan sheathed his weapon as a gesture of good faith and humility with his new found captors. The orc carried herself with the precision of a years drilled soldier. Rowan tensed for a violent confrontation, but Obelius laughed and stepped towards him."
            obel "Alright! Calm yourself, love. A liar would have filled his boots to the brim at the sight of you! Obelius: Perhaps we can come to a deal but I have terms."
            ro "Of course. What do you wish of me?"
            obel "Nothing so dire as you seem to think! Obelius: No, no. I am willing to take a chance on you. We have merchandise to smuggle into Rastadel, and if you are bluffing, Id be a fool to let you go. I insist you stay with us for the night!"
            koh "No is not an answer well accept."
            "Rowan glanced back and forth from Kohs surly expression to Obelius easy grin. He knew a no-win situation when he saw one."
            show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
            ro "Then Id be happy to."
            jump smugglerCampfire
        else:
            ro "I could offer you work. We could both walk away from this with enough coin to-"
            obel "Koh."
            show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
            ro "koh?"
            scene black with fade
            "{i}Thud{/i}. The feeling of something heavy against the back of his head. Someone had been lying in wait in the bushes, creeping close while Obelius had distracted him. Rowan never saw it coming."
            "The next few days were spent locked away in a cage deep in the hill. His hands were bound, his mouth gagged. There was no choice but to sit and wait under the watchful eye of a surprisingly well mannered orcish woman named Koh."
            "She brought him water, tended to his minor injuries, but otherwise remained silent. She seemed to find his sudden arrival humorous."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "normal_damage")
            scene cave1 with fade
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "Days passed. Eventually, the cave grew barren as Kohs men removed the crates of supplies until it was just Rowan, Obelius, and Koh. Rowans stomach twisted with anticipation he had no way of knowing whether they would kill him or spare his life."
            obel "Well then, sir Rowan. Id wish youd had joined us as a guest for a spell but... Im not one to accept lies easily. And as you learned, Koh mayhaps has even {i}less{/i} patience for them!"
            "He tried to wrap a hand around the orcs armored waist. But only to be rebuked with a tame slap to the hand."
            obel "Ah! This will be the last time we speak I suppose. Ive left a bowl of pitted dates and dried fruit outside the cave. I imagine after two days without food you must be quite famished. As for your freedom"
            "He tossed a dull file into the cage a ways away from his prone form. Rowan dragged it to himself and worked at the rope on his wrist. It would be a long day. By the time he cut his bonds his captors had already left."
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            ro "How will I explain this waste of time to the twins"
            $ avatar.mp = 0
            return


label smugglerCampfire:

scene bg38 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Koh had kept her watchful eye ever on Rowan through the most of the night. To which she received no end of teasing over from the motley crew."

mino "Aha! Koh, youd be better off with me than that new runt! A human like that wouldnt scratch that itch of yours!"

koh "What!?"

"The minotaur was relentless in his constant teasing and childish flirting. Like a young boy slinging mud at his childhood crush."
"The gathering was surreal, with a diversity to rival the hodge podge back at Bloodmeen. But this lot were true friends who shared their stories almost as much as they seemed to share each other."
"Rowan had tried to act like he hadnt noticed the goblin woman fumbling with a younger half minotaur mans cock. Desperately she tried to impale herself on it as a small crowd cheered her on."

obel "Quite the crew, arent they? The finest in the trade, each and everyone one of them!"

ro "They are certainly a lively bunch."
ro "(Degenerate is the word I would choose.)"

obel "As they should be. Each of us werent appreciated back in our homes. Odd ones out you might say. Removed from your Solansias stuffy ways soldiers will entertain themselves."

"Rowan only shrugged at this. There was nothing to say. Even an army on a holy mission was not averse to sinful entertainment. Adrenaline flowed freely as the wine at the campfire."

obel "Were not shy here as you can see. Besides, you look like a man with some experience. So before we talk to whoever youre working with, how about we get to know each other better?"

ro "And what does getting to know each other mean to you?"

obel "Hah! No my friend. Im feeling like the company of a handsome lad tonight! And who do we have here oh! A handsome young lad looking mighty stressed. I could help with that."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"It was clear he was being propositioned."

menu:
    "Accept Obelius bout of stress release.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Against my better judgement Ill take you up on that."
        obel "Hah! Im against better judgement, its droll. Let slip into somewhere more private."
        $ obelSex = True
        $ rowanGaySex += 1
        jump obelSexTent
    "Politely decline Obelius offer.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Im a married man, actually."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        obel "Oh! My apologies, Rowan. One forgets the propriety of civilized people in our line. If youd like you could hole up in the storage cave for the night. Just dont go eating the produce."
        ro "Produce?"
        obel "Indeed!"
        ro "But theres a famine out there"
        obel "Precisely why were smuggling dried, cured, and preserved food stuffs from the coast. Well deliver it directly to the people of Rastadel. Have you seen them, Rowan? Like damn skeletons... terrified, withering away in their homes."
        obel "We turn a handsome profit since we buy where foods plenty."
        ro "So you bleed the people dry of their coin"
        "The man furrowed his brow in response. He hummed while raking his neatly trimmed facial hair. Hie eyes had a purpose in them when he levelled them to Rowans."
        obel "People need to eat, Rowan. Many have the coin to buy foodstuff at a fair and reasonable price instead of relying on what scraps the approved merchants are allowed to bring in. They cant even change their rules in the middle of a crisis. ."
        obel "Think of us what you may we arent in business for the sake of charity . We plan to turn a profit. Dont need those people starvin weighing me down neither."
        "With that he left Rowan for the night. Likely, he found some other hapless smuggler to slake his lust upon. Rowan stepped to the cave and held the magical pendent close. Even when sequestered in the cave, he spoke in a whispered voice."
        show jezera displeased behind bg38
        je "What? Speak up! Do you really think that I lack for important business at night? If so, you clearly havent spent enough time in the castle."
        ro "Ive secured a partnership with a rather large smuggling racket."
        show jezera happy behind bg38
        je "Exciting exciting. Please tell me they run something interesting. Silks perhaps? Women? I wouldnt say no to some chemical smugglers. Do you know how how hard it is to get good Rosarian poisons? "
        "Rowan peered into a couple crates while his mistress droned on about further and further salacious possibilities. Like a child in a bakery of sweets she was. It felt cruel, but satisfying to break the news to her."
        ro "Honeyed pears, dried figs and salted fish."
        "Jezera let the silence hang in the air. He could almost imagine her eye twitch in frustration on the other end. Rowan took a certain sadistic satisfaction in the notion. Finally the silence was broken by his mistress long sigh."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        je "Very well but in the future I expect you to reserve any communication past this hour to be for something truly exciting. Have them make contact with one of Cla-Mins bands. {i}Excellent work, my hero.{/i}"
        "She ended that with seething disappointment. Rowan took some satisfaction in that thought. It would certainly keep him warmer through the night than the scant few tarps he managed to scrounge from the storage room. Sleep was mercifully fast tonight."
        scene black with fade
        pause 1
        scene bg31 with fade
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowans eyes flung open, and he stumbled upwards. He took moments to shake off the grogginess to see the culprit Koh was pulling at the tarps under Rowan. He stood up, and she neatly folded them. Obelius entered with his typical swagger and pomp."
        obel "Well then Rowan! It seems we part paths for now. How are we to contact your benefactors?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Ive alerted them as your general location. A representative should be on their way shortly. They tend to do most of the supply operations, so thats who youd deal with."
        obel "Very good. Very good. Perhaps once the arrangement is made, we might meet up again. Have a drink someday. "
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Maybe we will. I look forward to it, Obelius."
        koh "As do I, sir Rowan."
        "Obelius gave an exaggerated fanciful bow, while the orc woman gave a snappy nod and pivoted away. Rowan could almost swear he noticed a slight blush on the orc woman face."

        return
    "Youd prefer the company the fairer sex.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I prefer to keep a more feminine company."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        obel "Say no more. Koh! Leave that flea infested minotaur alone and come over here."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan had never seen an orc move so quickly in his life. She seated herself beside Obelius and waited for his command."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        obel "Koh! You are to watch our guest for the rest of the night. Where he goes, you go. When he drinks, you drink! Where he sleeps, you sleep! Do you understand me?"
        "The orc woman nodded in compliance, but then stopped when she had time to consider what he said. Any protest was cut short when her superior stood up and marched off. The camp joined in and followed their leader leaving Rowan nd Koh alone with the fire."
        "There was a tension that built and hung in the air. The orc still glanced at him from time to time. It would seem she was not ready to trust him yet."
        koh "Ive not seen many men like you. Skin as pink as a newborn pig."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Oh, uh"
        "Kohs cheeks flushed red, she looked away was that meant to be, a compliment? Rowan thought hard at that. So much so that he forgot to keep his eyes from wandering."
        "Her features were so delicate for an orc, yet nonetheless strong and muscular. Her hair was tied back in an elegant bun with a set of long raven black bangs that framed her visage. She wore eyeliner paired with beautiful pale green skin."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan shook his head at the thought. But the sweet scent of lilac from the orc only made the awkward tension build higher and higher. If he didnt make for privacy, he likely might end up regretting something soon."
        "But before he could react Koh quickly moved in on Rowan."
        koh "Mmph"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "The orc leaned into him and gently placed her lips to his own. Rowan was taken aback not by the force of the kiss but the gentleness. The plate armour that encompassed her form rattled and shook while the pace of her heart beat ever more."
        koh "Hahh am so - Im sorry, I didnt mean to let that happen."
        ro "What, you didnt mean to kiss me?"
        koh "Its the orcish blood they say... Ill go! The captain just was teasing me with this. Im sorry!"
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan blinked in shock. A bashful orc who would have thought?"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Koh rose to leave but Rowan stopped her. He clenched her armoured gauntlet tight within his hand. He felt feel the orc girl vibrating nervously through her armour. She leaned forward again and pressed her thick lips to Rowan's."
        "The sweet taste of honey was on her lips. Rowan was drowned in the gentle scent of lilac that enveloped the orcs presence. Her skin was so soft and gentle. The timid kisses broke with Koh gasping for air."
        koh "Ah have tent I - I have a tent!"
        ro "Lead the way."
        $ kohSex = True
        jump kohTentSex





label obelSexTent:

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Obelius tent was far more spartan than Rowan imagined. Just the bare necessities for traveling. Though it was thick with the musky perfume he wore."

obel "Dawdling gets you nowhere, Rowan."

"Obelius had already managed to peel the majority of his wardrobe from his body. Rowan looked at the olive skinned man."

ro "You make time to tan, it seems."

obel "Never you mind about me! Hurry yourself while the night is still young."

"The two shared an awkward chuckle as Rowan shedded his equipment. His heart thumped against his ribs so hard its painful. A lump swelled in the back of his throat"

show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

ro "Right Im naked."

obel "Hah! Nervous are you? Ey, theres nothing to worry about lad. Well maybe a little. Stay turned around."

"Rowan's neck tingled at the feeling of the other man's body heat stopping just before touching him. Goosebumps dotted his pale complexion. The other man slid his hand just a hair's breadth away from contact."

ro "Ah"

"Obelius played shadow touch along Rowans back for a time longer. The hero squirmed. He bit his lip as the anticipation built. His cock throbbed, inch by inch raised without a singular physical touch."
"The smuggler's hands were as deft at plying his trade as they were with toying with a lover's frame. Rowan looked down to watch the other mans hands curve around his body. They hung above the hero's pale flesh."
"Finally, the moment came when olive fingertips land. They stooped down Rowans taught muscular frame teasing anticipation built from gentle creek further and further. It rushed into a torrential river with the entirety of Rowans being focused on his hardening cock."

ro "You know your way around a mans body..."

obel "So sensitive! Calm down my lad, youre liable to burst before the fun has begun."

scene cg416 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg416
pause 3

ro "Im fine"

"He lied. Forced to bite into his lip just at the feel of the other man's fingertips. They deftly coaxed the base of his cock."

obel "Were having fun, arent we?"

"His eyes rolled back when Obelius wrapped his hand firm around Rowans aching cock. The smuggler leaned into Rowan's back, his own olive length pressed against the heros milky white flesh."

ro "Holy mother!"

"He gasped at the sheer size of the other man's dick. Cutting off any chance of protest, Obelius' fingertip dragged across the underside of Rowan's shaft. That throbbing length now pinned between his own abs and the firm touch of another man."
"Obelius smiled wide while his plaything rolled his head. Precum slicked down the underside of Rowan's cock, ready to meet Obelius fingertips. Now his fingers slid freely to the other man's glans, quickly and fervently he pressed onward."

ro "Ffff-"

obel "Youre like clay in my hands, Rowan a sculptor's playthings, mine to shape with pleasure."

ro "Thats damn good..."

"Rowan was cut off when the more experienced man started to pump the base of his cock. His palm coated with Rowan's precum. Obelius firmly but rapidly stroked at Rowan's dick. Only to slide his palm against the head."
"Rowans legs wobbled, toes curled tight as bucked he in the other man's hand."

obel "Such stamina but trust me, youre going to want to cum fast. Give me a heap of cum, Rowan. Then Ill spread it on this dick of mine - "

"Obelius ground his cock between Rowans ass. His eyes flew wide open at feeling the thick sensation dipping lower and lower."

obel "With your help this will glide so smooth into you you want that, Rowan?"

ro "Hhhaff"

obel "Tell me, do you want it, Rowan?"

ro "Yes, damnit!"

obel "Then cum for me!"

"Obelius wrapped both hands around the length then pumped them rapidly. His lower hand twisted and turned as they slid over the precum. The other hand rapidly pumped at the tip. Rowan blinked in disbelief as that familiar tingling pressure built within his core"

ro "So-Sola-"

obel "She had nothing to do with this! Its my name you cry out! Do it for me now!"

"Rowan had crossed the point of no return and cried out in the throws of passion;"

ro "Obeliu - uus!"

"Obelius wickedly grinned, catching Rowans load within the palm of his hand. The virile load began to spill between the seams of his fingers"
"But before Rowan could catch his breath, he was shoved and bent over a desk."

ro "Unnghh"

"The capacity for rational thought had left the dirt general who once stormed a demons legions headlong aside his men."

scene cg417 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg417
pause 3

"But any lauded thought faded at the sound of the man lathering his cock with Rowans generous seed. Unceremoniously the man plunged between his cheeks. He spread Rowans tight ass to accommodate the olive length that bedded half way into the hero."

ro "Aaah!"

obel "Sssh - shit! Remind me to thank whoever sent y-you here tighter than a goddamn goblin!"

scene cg418 with dissolve
pause 1.5

"Obelius gripped Rowans shoulders firm and sank as much as himself as could fit. Each thrust brought a grunt from the dusky olive skinned man. Every inch forced a moan from the depths of Rowans chest "
"And it only spurred the man into fucking him faster and harder."

obel "Rowan its like you were built for this!"

"Mmmph!"

scene cg419 with dissolve
pause 1.5

"Rowan bit down onto his wrist and took the mans cock deeper and deeper. He nearly buried the entirety of into into the smaller man. Bit by bit he took more of until finally a clap of flesh on flesh echoed through the tent."

ro "Oohnn."

obel "Made for it ahh."

"He grew more and more erratic in his thrusts. Rowans hole clung tight to the larger man as he savagely pumped into the smaller man as if he were trying to breed the fallen hero. A hero now reduced to a used fuck toy."
"Obelius pulled back, leaving Rowan aching for more. The mans anticipation to be buried into filled him to the brim. He ached for that addicting feeling of comfortable fullness."

obel "Ca-aaah!"

scene cg419 with sshake
scene cg419 with sshake
scene cg420 with flash
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg420
pause 3

"Rowan threw his head back at the sensation of hot seed mixing with the last furious thrusts of his partner. It was a heat so intense it spread from where their bodies joined through his entire body. The sensation was so comforting that Rowan hadnt even noticed hed climaxed a second time."
"The hero managed a breathy chuckle when he realized how thoroughly coated the paperwork on Obelius desk was"
"Reminded him of a scene he was forced to deal with back in Bloodmeen."

obel "Koh is going to have my ass"

ro "Thats not funny."

obel "Depends what side of the ass you were on!"

"Obelius gave Rowan a light smack to his ass and pulled himself free. But his legs buckled from under him and he fell back into the bed. With a sigh, they took a moment to appreciate the mess they made."

obel "Tell me then, are your employers as fun as you are?"

ro "That would depend on your definition of fun."

"Rowan turned over and sat for a second before propping on his side."

obel "Hah, still tender? Im glad you took the chance on me. Mayhap we can do it again sometime so long as our new employers treat my boys and girls well."

ro "They respect talent"

obel "Hmm mayhap theres a place for us in your world too, then. But for now sleep."

jump tentSexPost



label kohTentSex:

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Koh avoided eye contact while she unfastened her armour. Though she fumbled in the process. Her fingers jittered and shook so violently that she could barely unfasten a single buckle."
"Rowan had eagerly peeled himself free from his equipment. Now he was standing in front of the orc in his smallclothes. The orcs striking blue eyes glanced up and down the heros body."
show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
"The pale green of her face flushed vibrant red, little freckles that were unseen before were revealed in her bashful glow."

ro "Here."

scene cg554 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg554
pause 3

"Rowan moved forward and tackled the fasteners of her armour. Locked in place, her lips gently parted. Piece by piece the heavy plate armour came free."
"Before long an hour glass figured orcish woman stood bare before Rowan. Her modest breasts covered with an arm, to hiding her flower with the other. If it werent for the color of her skin, Koh would remind Rowan of a holy painting he once saw."

koh "Do I disgust you?"

"Rowan snapped to and shook his head. With a furrowed brow he gave the orcish girl a puzzled look."

ro "Why would you think that?"

koh "The look, it was the same ahtha other humans. The men from Raeve what hung me from the tree."

"Koh tried to cover her breasts while shifting a hand to hide the grizzly noose scars around her neck. They were deep. They men hadnt accounted for her height when they tried to hang her."
"Rowan couldnt stop himself from noting internally that they could have shortened the rope."
"Rowan felt a surge of shame overtake him from his very center. Here was this woman, an orc, but a woman nonetheless. Polite, nervous, and as far as he can tell she was a kind sort. She stood before him laid bare reaching out for some kind of connection."
"Validation that he did not see her as a monster."
"Rowan reached up to the orcs neck and gently traced the scar. He leaned up on his toe tips to plant a gentle kiss on the marks. Koh, was stunned by this, but she wordlessly leaned down for him."
"Her flesh was so impossibly soft for an orc. Rowan quickly became drunk on the floral scent she perfumed herself with. The orc woman hooked an arm around Rowans back and pulled him to the bedroll."

koh "Oof!"

ro "Ah! Are you alright?"

koh "Oh! Just a little carried away dont stop!"

"Rowan smirked and eagerly complied. She may have been a lady, but there was that warriors passion in her voice. Though she embraced the hero lightly, a measure of ferocious instinct fueled her passion. She pulled him into her chest so hard her breasts spilled over the sides.."

koh "I want it like you would a woman. A real woman, a hum-"

"A finger placed upon her lips shushed her. Rowan followed with a kiss to those supple plump green lips. They pressed harder into it, and harder the kiss escalated as the two passionately explored one another's body with their hands."
"Rowan groaned into the kiss as the orc finally found his cock. She may have been a sword arm, but her fingers and palm were even soft as a lady in waiting. He steeled himself for a forceful handjob one could expect from an orc but"

koh "Ish- is that good?"

"He furrowed his brow and broke the kiss to lean back. Kohs fingers fumbled about and prodded at his cock. It wasnt painful...just ineffective. He pistoned into her hand to help her along, but it only seemed to confound the orc."

ro "Wrap your hand around it, grip it softly"

koh "Oh!"

"She did just that and not a thing more. Rowan pumped his hips into her hand quicker and quicker. His cock filled within her hand and the orcs eyes flew open wide."

koh "Oh Solansia! Wi-will it hurt!?"

"Rowan stopped and leaned back to look at the orc. Her eyes were apprehensive. Mouth dropped agape while her free hand twirled strands of hair around its digits. He swallowed hard and cautiously chose his next words."

ro "Have are - Koh is this your first time?"

"Koh looked away and blushed furiously. Her hand released his cock and covered her pert green breasts. The realization hit Rowan like a bull at full charge. It didnt ever occur to him that an experienced smuggler could be a virgin"

koh "Is that wrong?"

ro "No! But its just, dont you want this to be something special?"

"Her eyes turned to Rowans. Misty and blue. He didnt know an orc could have blue eyes until today. Her head nodded but she couldnt bring herself to say the words and though Rowan may well should have stopped"
"He lined the head of his cock to the orcs pussy. Then advanced forward to kiss supple folds with the tip of it. The excitement of this carnal pairing had already drawn dollops of precum. He liberally coated her sex in his gossamer strands of precum."

koh "Ho-hooohh that doesnt hurt at all! Mmm Ive been made a woman, after all this time. I thought it would be more, is it because you are human?"

"Rowan almost felt guilt for what was about to come"
"...Almost."

koh "Mm-mh!? Ahhhhn!!"

scene cg555 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg555
pause 3

"His cock parted the entrance of her pussy and he buried half his length into her by the time he reminded himself to stop. The orc instinctually spread her legs accommodate his size. Her hands caressed and touched Rowans body desperately searching for something...anything...to hold onto."
"He couldnt believe the softness of her insides. Soft as an any human woman hed ever been with. The familiar struggle of pushing himself inch by inch inside of her. He felt her bodys own response. He felt the way her soft folds wrapped tight against him. He gave her pleasure, and she gave him pleasure back."
"He took gauge of her expression to see if it was too much. But, her face was marked with nothing but bliss. Her tongue lolled from between her lips as she huffed and gasped. Her bright blue eyes were heavy in the throws of passion."

ro "How is it?"

koh "Rowan! Its.. is there more?"

ro "Yeah about half more."

koh "H-half!? Mmn go more but, not too fast!"

"His mind pleaded to bury himself fully within her. In one hard motion he plunged his cock deeper, with a loud wet slap. He was nearly driven over the edge when his balls slapped against the bottom of her pussy."

koh "Yaaaasss! Hmnn!"

"Rowan grinned at her reaction. Her body twisted at his touch. The lust inside of her was bubbling up behind her every groan and movement. . His cock flooded her pussy and filled the emptiness inside of her. . Loudly, she gritted her teeth and snapped in a breath of air."

ro "Nnha are you okay?"

"Koh nodded frantically and then managed to hiss an inaudible response."

ro "Im going to start now"

koh "St-start? Theres more?"

ro "Lay back"

"He was about to take this girls virginity. Be her first. She would remember this moment her entire life. Remember him. The idea rang in his head with almost a taste of conquest."
"The thought spurred him onwards, he pistoned into her now marked cunt. It felt as if his cock had moulded her, shaped her for his body. A symphony of squeaks and moans from Koh made him feel it was the same for her."
"Each rush forward of his cock felt like she came closer to something. His partners vocalizations has descended into incoherent yelps and moans, but fell just short of climax. The orc groaned and pleaded for him to bed into her deeper, to push harder."
"Her hips bucked gently from the floor. Rowan didnt need anymore encouragement. He slammed his cock into her cunt with a wet slap that rebounded through the tent."

koh "Haaah!"

ro "Oh gods your pussy is -"

koh "Faster! Mmph!"

"They thrusted into each other now. Koh pushed to impale herself deeper. Rowan would answer and thrust her back into the bedroll.. Her body jolted with electricity, her inner walls tightened. She quaked with orgasm after orgasm wracking her body."
"Rowan revelled in the experience of it. The momentary sexual high. Each tremor massaged his entire length and pulled at his own limit. He gripped Kohs breast tight in his hand and rolled the nipple under his palm."

koh "Gg-ggohh!"

"Her head threw back into the bedroll with a thud. Her back arched from the floor as her entire body spasmed in orgasm. The thuds and slaps of his body meeting her soaked pussy resounded through the camp. But now the orcs moans were brazen. The whole camp may as well have been listening. "
"But then that familiar shock struck his body. Though he thought he could ride that line, his seed surged into Koh. The same woman who was just now coming down from her own orgasm."

koh "Ggrrah!"

"With an beastial roar she arched her back once more. Rowans seed painted every inch of the girls pussy. They were locked together tight, riding out their orgasms frozen in time."

koh "Huff"

ro "hahh"

"The two finally took a breath and collapsed. Though Rowan tried to stay imbedded in the orc, she quickly and forcefully shoved his length from her."

koh "Sorry! Ahm too twitchy? Hah"

"They locked eyes and chuckled. Even the slightest brush of her inner thigh set Koh into a spree of twitches."

koh "Sun might be up soon."

ro "I wouldnt doubt it best catch what shut eye we can."

koh "Mhm. Have to stay sharp tomorrow. We travel deep into human lands it might be my last night on this world"

"Rowans blood ran cold even with the thick downy blanket covering them. He wanted to disagree, to comfort her but that would have just been a lie. Even an educated orcish woman like herself could be killed on sight in the interior of Rosaria."
"Instead he shimmied up the bedroll. Gently grabbing the back of her scalp and pulling her head to his chest. There, Koh slept for the rest of the night"

$ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
jump tentSexPost



label tentSexPost:

scene bg31 with fade

if obelSex == True:
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan stumbled out of Obelius tent sometime later. Normally hed have been more than quiet enough to go unnoticed. Yet several of the men on watch noticed his stiff stumbling."
    "A good nights sleep did not help the issue. When he stood before Obelius and his orcish assistant Koh, Rowan had to resist the urge to stretch. He desperately wished for some relief."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "The entire camp seemed to snigger and tease Rowan at every opportunity. They chuckled each time he refused to sit. Though it didnt seem in cruel intent... It was almost welcoming, like a light hazing."
else:

    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan had offered to leave discreetly, but Koh simply shrugged, and asked what the point would have been. The entire camp almost certainly heard their display last night. It would have been an act of denial to believe otherwise. Though the camp did not joke or jeer, as Rowan had expected them to."
    "In fact, the group oddly seemed content. The smugglers here were as much an enigma as they were varied. Regardless, Koh shyly avoided eye contact and flushed when she met the gaze of the other smugglers in the camp."
    "From time to time Rowan caught her stealing a glance at him. He had to battle the urge to reciprocate."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan stood in front of Obelius with the entirety of the camp gathered about. They all hushed on their own and now waited intently for their leader to speak."

obel "Our new friend here has brought us a proposition! He hints that his benefactors would be far more open to our fair trade than these stuffy lords who sit on their thrones in Rastadel. We all know we are at the breaking point but some of you are bound to have questions."

mino "What will they offer us that we couldnt just take for ourselves!?"

"Obelius nodded to Rowan to give him the credence to speak in this circle."

ro "Protection and contracts. We will mutually benefit from many of the dealings well have together. We can also offer safe and fast travel though I cant demonstrate this without-"

gobgirl "Pah! No demonstration? Could just be smoke and mirrors!"

ro "Listen. You can waste your time with these small jobs, risk your lives every time you smuggle your contraband. One day they will catch you. The gamble will be over."

gobgirl "So we rely on you and some, what, magic you cant show?"

ro "If Im lying then what do you have to lose? How many more times do you think you can manage to slip through the patrols and guards? All can be answered, if you give us a chance. One far less weighted than what you risk now."

"The gathered smugglers mumbled among each other for sometime. Though his argument may not have swayed them, none could deny that one day their luck would run out. Many of the smugglers collected here would be executed on account of their birth."

koh "Its getting worse, each trip we take... more an more dangerous."

mino "Aye"

"The young goblin ran a hand over the stump where a long pointed ear should be."

ro "We can make your travel safer. Youll need to offer something in return, but what we ask is far less than the gallows that await you in Rastadel."

"Nervous glances were exchanged between the band. An unease set upon the lot, only to be hushed by Koh so that all would listen to Obelius."

obel "The man has the right of it, Im afraid. Our days are numbered on this racket. That is unless something changes Ill be putting together a group of you to meet with the agents of his master. "
obel "Right its getting late and we need to be gone before fifth bell! Wagons must be loaded up and tents down before fourth bell if your tent isnt packed by then! Well, best get used to sleeping outside."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan shared a farewell with Obelius and Koh, the charismatic smuggler promising to meet once again. The hero didnt know if that were true but in his heart he was equal parts envious and melancholy."
"Theyd have more freedom than he may ever have again, but they have no idea what they are getting involved with when it comes to the twins."


$ avatar.add_guilt(5)
$ avatar.corruption += 3
return





label bandits_with_prisoners:
$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg3 with fade

"Rowan prouled silently through the woods, careful to avoid making any sounds. His quarry was not so cautious, making them easy to track. It was late morning and during his survey of the woods he'd found something that needed to be followed up on."
"Well worn paths, several cut trees, and a distinct lack of drywood meant that people had been in this area for some time. A lot of people."
"The man came upon a clearing and peered out from the edge of the trees, still careful to avoid being seen. There was a large campsite, with several fire pits and what appeared to be a wooden shack."
"While there were definitely humans about, it was hard to tell from here if they were bandits or something more legal. Rowan would need a better look. The shack in particular was a likely place to start. Perhaps it was a smoking shack?"
"Slipping back into the trees to remain out of sight, Rowan made his way around the clearing to get a better view of what was going on. When he peered back out he saw someone was patrolling around the shack with a halberd, so much for this being a large hunting operation."
"While too far away to make out much more detail, he was unlikely to get any closer to the camp while the sun was still up. Instead he found a good tree, carefully housted himself up, and settled in for his own watch."
"After a little over an hour, the guard came out from behind the shack with two other people. The trio started towards the forest, which put them close to where Rowan was hiding."
"Things came into focus when they were close enough for Rowan to make out that the lead had his hands bound and the new guard held the rope. There were no lord's banners, no matching colours about the camp to name this place's owners. Their gear was that of vagrants and war salvage. "
"This was a camp of bandits, bandits who had at least one prisoner."
"The trio stopped just short of the treeline and the prisoner was ordered to do his business. After relieving himself, they returned to the camp and put him back into the shack."
"If Rowan waited until nightfall, he believed he had a good chance of being able to dispose of the guard and rescue the man plus any others they were keeping here. However, that was a long delay and wasn't exactly keeping in his duties for the twins."
"Then again, he could at least wait a few hours and try to gather more information. That would let him confirm there weren't other prisoners."

menu:
    "Wait a few hours to gather more information.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump banditPrisonerWait
    "Leave whoever is there to their fate.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "This wasn't Rowan's business. With his duties to the twins being such a tight schedule, he needed to use every hour he had to the best of his ability."
        "There was a twinge of guilt after he slipped down from the tree and hiked back into the woods. He didn't like it, but was able to put it out of his mind by noon."
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        return

label banditPrisonerWait:

"As it was still before noon and he could hardly cover an open field without being spotted under full daylight, Rowan returned to his vigil."
"Bandits came and went. The camp had its lunch. The guard on the prison shack changed."
"Rowan was starting to think it really was only the one prisoner when another party came around for a toilet break. The sight of the group made his heart sink."
"This time there was a woman and a child who had their arms bound. Rowan could hear the child crying and her mother desperately trying to calm her while they did their business. Their escorts were not gracious or terribly tolerant of the delay."
"Shortly afterwards, a teenaged boy was brought around back to do his business. When he found he was unable to go with an audience, he received a backhanded slap across the face. The sound made Rowan jolt slightly in his hiding place."
"So much for only having one prisoner, Rowan thought to himself as the group was going back to the shack. Any rescue would be more than a small delay. He let out a long breath, then resolved himself on what he would be doing."

menu:
    "They had to be rescued.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "No, there were people an arrow's flight away from him that needed his help. He couldn't stand idly by."

        "Come nightfall, the man prowled his way up to the cabin. The guard now patrolled with a torch, not great for his night vision, but ultimately necessary with there being a campfire near the shack's entrance."
        "Rowan peaked past to the rest of the camp, waiting until the other bandits had retired to sleep before making his move. That move being to knock the guard out from behind and take his torch, halberd, and key."
        "Then he resumed the patrol himself, checking the prison from the front and looking about the camp for any more trouble."
        "No one confronted him, in fact the only person he could see was a man who looked to be passed out from excessive alcohol."
        "It was time to take a chance and unlock the shack. Inside was a group of half a dozen people, including the four he'd already seen."
        "Sometimes your reputation helped you in unexpected ways."
        "Soon they were quickly moving away from the camp, with an experienced hunter leading the group through the brush."
        "It might take a couple days hard march to reach a safe village, but these people would have nothing to fear from bandits under Rowan's watch."
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(20)
        $ avatar.mp -= 4
        return
    "Leave, he'd wasted too much time already.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He shouldn't have waited. This would have been so much less painful if he hadn't known about the other prisoners."
        "Rowan cursed again as he slipped down from the tree and hiked back into the woods. Then again, and again. He'd dwell on his failure to help those people for much of the rest of the day."
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ avatar.mp -= 1
        return





label huters_and_hunted:

scene bg3 with fade

"Rowan waited in the brushes, bow ready. His eyes were trained unrelentingly on his target. The large doe standing in the clearing. Tonights dinner. She swiveled her head around, but Rowan was well out of sight."




"He waited until the shot was lined up perfectly. If he was even a hair off, shed go running off into the foliage."
"He let loose and the arrow went whizzing into the deers neck. With a sad cry, the animal went down in a pool of blood."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve


"Rowan slowly raised from his clearing, but notched another arrow. Something still felt wrong here."
"It was fortunate, for he was scarcely a few paces from the bush when he realized what had given him a bad feeling."
"He turned suddenly, pointing his bow towards the top of a hill behind him. Standing there was a man, his face obscured by the sun behind him. But, whoever it was, they were not friendly. As Rowan trained his bow on him, the man took similar measures with an imposing longbow."
quest "Hrmph."






quest "Youre trespassing here, stranger. Did you think this land was unclaimed? That you could kill our deer without permission?"


"Rowan furrowed his brow and steadied his aim."




ro "I hadnt known this was occupied land, else I would have been more respectful. There weren't any lords with lands nearby on my map."

quest "Well, thats your mistake. Our band has staked claim on these woods. If youd bothered to ask any of the local villages theyd have told you as much. Youre either lying or stupid."

"Rowan grunted. "

ro "(...A hunting band?)"
ro "Im not from around these woods. Truth be told youre the first human being Ive run into in days"

"He tilted his head."

ro "But, Id be happy to just say this whole thing was an accident. In fact, you can have my kill if you want. My losses for not checking where I was doing my hunting. But"

menu:
    "\"I want to depart.\"":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I want you to agree to let me leave. I wont put a foot back in these woods. My word to Balast."
        "He stepped forwards, putting on a soft smile."
        ro "Besides, Im sure it would be more of a mess for you to report this. All youd have to do is say is that you killed the deer yourself."
        "The man stared intently at Rowan. His arms remained tense, holding the arrow notched."
        quest "My commander wouldnt be happy if I let someone leave after killing an animal in our woods..."
        "He slowly lowered his bow. (Rowan did likewise, at the same pace as him)."
        quest "So its lucky for you, I dont give a fuck what she thinks. Go. Now."
        "Rowan didnt need to be told twice. Losing his dinner for the evening was a painful loss, but not so painful as to make him want to fight this man."
        "Along the path out of the woods, he pondered the encounter briefly."
        "A band of hunters might make for valuable recruits for Bloodmeen. Many mercenary bands start as hunters or some other more legitimate fighting force, after all."
        if avatar.corruption < 61:
            "It wasnt as if he was about to second guess his choice, though. So long as the twins never would learn about it, failing to gain allies was nothing he had to worry about."
        else:
            "It wasnt as if he was about to second guess his choice, though. Andras and Jezera could go fuck themselves."
        return
    "\"Take me to your leader\"":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass

ro "...But, I want to be taken to your leader and given a chance to sit down with him. I have a proposition he might want to hear."

"The man slowly raised an eyebrow."

quest "Our leader? ...What kind of proposition."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan gave a forced smile."

ro "I represent a powerful group of people. One in need of local friends. I didnt know these were your woods. Honest. But, perhaps it was fortune that brought me here."

"There passed a tense moment of deliberation. Then the man lowered his bow."

quest "Good fucking luck with that. The bitch doesnt make many friends. "
quest "But, I guess Ill take you to her. No harm in it, sppose."

"Rowan nodded softly and went to the body of the deer hed felled. The man came down the hill to help. Soon, they were walking together through the forest, carrying the fresh kill together."

quest "I go by Hawk, by the way. Youll meet some of the others when you get back to the lodge."

hawk "I guess I cant really blame you for the mess here. We only moved out here to the middle of nowhere a few months ago."
hawk "The boss decided to change our target and we didnt get much of a say in the matter..."

"Rowan listened along intently, occasionally asking a clarification question. But, in his head a plan was forming."
"A hunting band represented a valuable opportunity. After all, it was a collection of trained and armed soldiers without sworn loyalty. Many a mercenary band started as some other kind of armed company."
"Rowan used the opportunity of a small break to whisper to his amulet."

ro "{i}Encountered a group of potential mercenaries. Unsure numbers. Will report on success.{/i}"

show jezera neutral behind bg3

je "{i}Yes, yes. Whatever you feel you need. Just dont interrupt me again. Im engaged in some...fun...that I ought not be distracted from.{/i}"

"Rowan returned to Hawk and the deer, and found the hunter examining the wound from the arrow."

hawk "That was a nice shot, by the way. Clean and from a good distance. Youre a hunter too?"

ro "I was."

"When he arrived at the lodge, he found the building surprisingly extravagant. Especially for a building that had clearly been thrown together quite recently. Some of the spare timbers from construction even were stacked next to the building."
"Small pockets of men congregated outside, going about their business. Rowan eyed them with a calculating mind. They seemed relatively strong and hardy. Many had clearly served during the war."
"Hawk led him inside the building. The path to the leaders personal room was not far. She had chosen the grand red doors next to the entrance as the entrance to her study."

hawk "Good luck. Youll need it."

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"Rowan stopped to look at the inside of the room. His mouth parted slightly."
"All four walls of the long hall were filled with trophies. Heads of an endless variety of beasts mounted as proof of conquest. A menagerie from the mundane to the incredible."
"The fanged head of a drider stood on one pedestal. The giant face of a troll hung over a burning fire. In one corner there was a stuffed monster with white fur and talons like a bird, of a species Rowan could not even begin to guess at."
"He was so busy gawking, he hadnt noticed the woman approaching him. She had rosarian red hair braided down her back and she wore leather fatigues. Though, her most notable feature was the black eyepatch over her left eye."
"But, she didnt speak immediately. She just stood with her arms crossed and her single eye bearing down on him with intensity."

menu:
    "Avert gaze.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ darlaGaze = False
        "Rowan instinctively looked down slightly. His posture slumped slightly."
        quest "Tsch."
    "Stare back.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ darlaGaze = True
        "Rowan met her eye to eye. The way one might stare down a wolf who has you in their sights."
        quest "Hrmph."

"She drew a long hunters knife with a wicked curve and spun it slowly in her hand. A feat she performed with silent dexterity."

quest "Do you know who I am?"

ro "I cant say I do."

quest "Pity. They call me Darla the Huntress. Id have thought my name would ring out farther by now. Ive collected every damn beast in Rosaria."

"She turned from Rowan towards her impressive array of kills."

darla "Yeah, I saw ya staring. If someone had shown me all of this crap as a teenager, Id have peed myself. A Draketooth Anaconda from The Tail. A white Tiger. The head of an ogre."
darla "Hrmmmm..."
darla "Come here. Ill show you something."

"She motioned Rowan over to a spot of the wall next to the head of a Sand Lion. He tilted an eyebrow up. There was a plague in place for an animal head, but there was nothing there. It was the only segment of the wall without a trophy."

darla "This right here is the reason I came to this shithole. Theres a Red Gryphon here. Villagers spotted her several times already. Maybe the rarest magical beast in all Rosaria."
darla "When I find her, she is going to be the centerpiece of my collection. The finest prey I ever hunted."
darla "So why the fuck are you in my hunting ground killing game I use to feed my men?"

ro "From all youve shown me, its surprising youd care about some common doe."

"The woman shrugged."

darla "No food, those lazy idiots dont focus."

ro "Well, its not going to matter much in a moment. See, the truth is that Im here on behalf of some important clients. The kind who can make problems as small as a single nights dinner disappear."

"Rowan paced slightly, taking a position closer to the door. Darla used the extra space to play a game tossing her knife into the air and catching it over and over mid-spin."

ro "Theres war coming to Rosaria. I represent the side with the most to gain from the coming conflict. "
ro " Were looking for mercenaries. Men and women who know how to fight and conquer. Mena and women who know their way around the bow and blade. Folks like your band."
ro "My employers are willing to pay for good soldiers. The salaries and plunder we offer far outstrip anything you or your men are currently making off this land. If you accept employment, youll come out much wealthier for it."

"The woman holstered her knife and cracked her knuckles."

darla "You want me to whore myself out as a sellsword, that's the way of it?"

ro "And get paid a dukes share in the process."

"She spat to the side."

darla "A fine trap you laid out, but Im not going to take the bait."
darla "Let me tell you, {i}messenger{/i} boy, how this world works. Theres the hunters and theres the prey. You gotta be one or the other."
darla "Predators live by their own rules, dont answer to no one, and take what they want. They roar, bite, and slash and whatever they hunger for becomes theirs. They kill what they want, fuck what they want, and live how they want to live."
darla "Prey scurry around. Some go to the ground and hide. Some obey the hunters so theyll be eaten last. Always keeping their eyes behind them in case a hunter stalks by."
darla "Predators make their own rules. Prey dont."
darla "So, sorry, but you arent making no prey out of me. Im here to hunt down my fucking Red Gryphon. And I wont stop till Ive got her."

ro "Sounds like a rather simplistic philosophy if you ask me. The worlds a complex place. You cant boil it down to just two categories."

darla "Well, I didnt ask you, {i}messenger boy{/i}. Youre here on someone elses orders. That makes you pray. And I dont listen to prey."

ro "I doubt thats a sentiment your own men much enjoy?"

darla "Why should I care? If they werent prey they wouldnt be following along at my heels. I tell them what to do, and if theyre smart they shut their mouths and do it."
darla "Predators make their own rules. Prey dont."

"Rowan sighed darkly."

ro "Sounds like there isnt much I can do to persuade you, is there?"

darla "Nope. So, if you arent here to join my band you should get the fuck out. I have a grand hunt to plan."

if darlaGaze == True:
    "Rowan chuckled darkly to himself."
    ro "Your funeral."

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"Rowan walked out of the trophy room. But, upon opening the door, he found himself staring at a familiar face."

ro "Hawk...you were listening in?"

hawk "Heh. You could say that."

"Rowan and the hunter walked through the halls together side by side. Outside of the trophy room, the walls were nearly totally bare. The building finished too recently for decoration to be possible."

hawk "I heard what you were telling her. About a deal to leave here in return for some real money for a change."

ro "She didnt seem especially interested. I wish I could give you better news than that."

"Hawk shook his head."

hawk "How much money are we talking here?"

"Rowan raised an eyebrow. When he gave a sample figure, he could see interest light in Hawks eyes. Perhaps something could be made of this wasted day..."

hawk "What if I told you that me and some of the other men are starting not to give a damn what that woman was interested in?"

ro "Then Id say that my employers would be happy to take the band...regardless of who was running it."

"Hawk scratched at his goatee."

hawk "Problem is, if I want the whole band, the only way to get them would be to challenge Darla for it."

ro "You cant win that fight?"

hawk "Not without help. I cant have an ally in the ring with me. But, if I knew someone stealthy enough to creep into her room and sabotage her spear..."

menu:
    "I dont think I can":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan shook his head slowly. Persuading the band to take a deal would have been one thing, but hed never planned for this idea to lead to espionage and risk."
        ro "Youd be talking to the wrong man. Wed still take deserters, of course. But, my employers are not about to risk making extra enemies."
        hawk "...A pity."
        scene black with fade
        "The man shook his head and turned away. Rowan very much doubted he would see him again."
        "Rowan spent the night at the lodge. The woods were a dark place at night, after all. But, he resolved to depart at first light in the morning."
        "Gathering his gear, he took one last look around the encampment. Some of the men grumbled as they went about their morning tasks. No doubt, another quixotic search for Darlas fabled pay."
        "But, Rowan doubted theyd ever find it. After all, the odds were strong that the demons would be in control of this area soon enough. And Darla might someday soon come to learn that the rules of another predator might not be the sort she could live with."
        return
    "Sounds easy enough":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass

ro "Perhaps you do know such a person. But, theyd need to be given details of the layout of the building and Darlas schedule."

"Hawk smiled softly."

hawk "I would imagine they would, huh?"
hawk "Here, follow me. Lets go eat something. Im sure that doe is nearly done cooking by now"

scene black with fade

"Later that night, once the camp had gone to sleep, a shadow crept through the halls. Rowan had been supplied with a map of the lodge and directions. Everything hed need for a little bit of espionage"




























"And in the morning, a story spread among some of the hunters who supported Hawk. They said that a shadow had snuck through the corridors that night."
"That this shadow had found its way to Darlas room. And that something had happened to the huntress spear. But, of course, all of this was just hearsay."
"That morning, Rowan watched the ongoing fight from the relative safety of the edge of the clearing. The hunters of the band were gathered around watching."
"It was natural for them to be so interested, since their lives would be determined by the winner. Hawk had challenged Darla for leadership."
"From his vantage point, he could barely make out the form of Darla and Hawk trading blows. Hawk would lunge forward with his axe, but Darla had reach on him with her spear."
"Every time Hawk would attempt to go approach her, a jab from the spear was always waiting. Darla was taking her time, wearing Hawk down and attempting to force him to make a mistake."
"But, in an instant, everything changed. Hawk rushed forward, swinging his axe like a madman. Darla moved to block a blow with her sturdy spear...only it didnt prove so sturdy. It took a single blow to snap the weapon in half."
"Darla only had a moment to stare at her destroyed weapons before being struck with the blunt end of an axe."
"Rowan turned away from the fight so he could return to his room. The last thing he saw was Darla stumbling to the ground. The crowd was moving in closer..."
"Hours later, Rowan went down to the front of the lodge to meet with Hawk. He found the man lounging on an ornate red chair, draped in fine pelts. No doubt, they had been Darlas once."

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

ro "I suppose there are certain privileges that come with being the leader."

"With Rowans help, he went to his feet. The two clasped in friendly greeting."

hawk "Well be ready to move out very soon. After the duel, the first thing I did was get everyone together and announce that were finally pulling out of this shithole in the middle of nowhere."
hawk "Well...second thing."

"Rowan nodded."

hawk "You said your boys would be here soon, right?"

ro "Theyre already on the way. Theyll lead you and your men back to our secret base."

"Hawk raised an eyebrow."

hawk "Should I be asking how you were able to get in contact with them while this far from civilization?"

ro "If you want. Though you might have more luck if you directed that question to your new employer."

"There was a tense moment with their eyes meeting. But, it was broken by a shrug from Hawk."

hawk "So long as the pay is what you promised."

"Rowan nodded softly. His eyes went to the big red door that led to Darlas trophy room."

ro "I take it that your predecessor isnt with us anymore?"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "It was a shame what had happened to her. But, Rowan took solace in the fact that she was probably a less than positive force in the world regardless."

hawk "Ha. I thought that was going to be your first question when you came down."
hawk "But, your guess would be wrong. I had a better idea of what to do with her."

"Hawk energetically bounded over to the door. Whatever was inside, he was eager to show it off. Almost like a hound presenting a fresh kill. When the door opened, Rowan understood why."
"The first thing he noticed was the floor. The immaculate beast-hide rug was stained at a corner next to the wall by a small puddle. Rowans eyes trailed a dripping line of fluid up to the trophies"
"...And the newest trophy. Darla."
"The woman had been strung up against the wall, alive and intact. Her wrists were strapped back against the wall by leather belts. More restraints held her knees open, presenting her open body to any whod see her."
"She was, of course, nude. But, surprisingly little of her skin could be easily made out. Her body was so coated with white cum that it hung over her like clothes. "
"Rowan took a step closer, jaw opening slightly."
"There was cum on her thighs. Cum on her stomach. Cum in her hair. Were it not for her striking red locks, itd be impossible to tell who she even was. Her muscular physique was almost hard to make out."
"But, the physical transformation was met with another almost as dramatic in her demeanor."
"Before, she had always maintained a piercingly intense glare. Confident and predatory. But, now her eye darted low as Rowan approached. A soft whimper escaped through a bit that gagged her lips."
"Her power had fled her form, leaving her meek and exhausted."

ro "Unbelievable"
ro "There was no way she didnt put up a struggle. She must have fought you tooth and nail the entire time."

"Hawk smirked."

hawk "Well, its about to be even more unbelievable then."
hawk "We didnt force her to do anything. Darla here was a willing participant. After the loss, she said we could do whatever we wanted with her. When I told her to march in here and she didnt raise a peep. Not even while we strung her up."

"Rowan traced a finger along the edge of the wooden frame behind her. It had been the same plaque where she had promised to mount the Red Gryphon. A spot reserved for a great trophy."

ro "Truly, she accepted all this?"

hawk "Yup, she just said that thing. What was it again?"

"He approached the filthy woman and drew the bit from her lips."

hawk "Hey, {i}Boss{/i}. Say the thing again."

"She murmured something in an exhausted voice, but it was too weak for Rowan to hear it."

hawk "Ya gotta talk louder than that, Boss. How else is our guest over here supposed to hear you?"

darla "...Predators make their own rules. Prey dont"

"Hawk brought the bit back to her lips. Darla opened her mouth, as if in anticipation for it."

hawk "See. Tame as a whipped hound."
hawk "Want a turn? The rest of the band already did a number on her, but no one has used her mouth yet."
hawk "What do you say?"

menu:
    "Fuck Darla.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene cg1007 with fade
        pause 2
        show cg1008 with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg1008
        pause 3
        "Rowan eyed the degraded figure of his former negotiation partner up and down. Then he slowly came to his answer."
        ro "You know what"
        ro "I think I will."
        "Hawk gave him a hearty slap on the back."
        hawk "Good man."
        "He tossed the bit gag into Rowans arms and departed the room, leaving Rowan alone with the bound woman."
        "His face darkened. How was he to go about this exactly?"
        "The answer came when looking over the side of the room. He found an appropriately sized stool, perfect to bring himself level with her orifices. Perhaps its intended purpose had even been to mount conquests up on the wall."
        "A brief silence fell on the room as Rowan worked everything into position. Darla never looked away, but she didnt speak either. Her gaze followed softly. There was no effort to struggle away either. She held steady, even as Rowan let his trousers drop."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "Im sorry."
            darla "..."
            ro "Youre going to have to open your mouth now."
        else:
            ro "Open your mouth. Now."
        "Rowan had not spoken the words in a very strong voice. But, it didnt matter in virtue of his position. After the slightest moment of hesitation, Darla opened more than wide enough to fit something very large."
        "With a brief moment of relief, Rowan noted the absence of white spool inside. Hawk had been true in his assessment that no one had yet used this particular orifice."
        "So, Rowan was going to change that."
        show cg1009 with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg1008
        pause 3
        "He took a grip of her head behind the wall and lined it up with his crotch perfectly. Then, he jabbed his cock down her throat."
        darla "Urgh!"
        "She sputtered and gagged softly at the intrusion, but to her credit she didnt bite down. Rowans eyes fluttered slightly. The familiar warmth and tight constriction of a womans throat brought with it equally familiar pleasure."
        "Rowan was the one who guided her head. Either from inexperience or exhaustion, there was little effort being given. Although the little attempts to bob her head made it clear she wasnt an entirely absent participant."
        "Instead, she yielded to Rowans hand. Of course, shed gag and whimper softly whenever Rowans cock would hit the back of her throat."
        if avatar.corruption < 61:
            "It was in those moments Rowan took pity on her and allowed her a pause to breathe."
        else:
            "Had Rowan been in a more generous mood he might have given her pauses to breathe. He wasnt."
        "Rowan had to use his other hand to steady himself against the wall. There was a strange precariousness to having his dick sucked while this high above the ground. If his knees got weak enough, he could topple over."
        "Darlas body, meanwhile, seemed to shiver and shake. More of the layer of cum dripped off her body with the exertion. A frothy mixture of semen and sweat hung from her chest. The room stank of salt and exertions."
        ro "Urch. A bit more"
        "Rowan shut his eyes hard as a wave of sensation hit him. His grip on Darlas hair loosened for a wink, before being reignited with stronger conviction."
        ro "Almost there"
        "His words were to no one. Rowan was the one who set the pace. All Darla could do was passively take it. The pace of his hips sped up to meet the inertia of pleasure."
        ro "Almost"
        show cg1010 with sshake
        pause 2
        show cg1011 with flash
        pause 3
        "He grunted. Then, he came."
        "After a few quiet moments, he pushed back slightly, nearly stumbling from the stool. When he pulled out, it left tell-tale signs of what hed done. Her open mouth was filled with his extract. A line of drool and cum hung from her lips."
        "Hed done his part in defiling her."
        "But, afterwards, Rowan didnt leave the room. He didnt move to speak with her of course. He simply took the opportunity to look over the once majestic trophy display."
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
    "Pass on the offer.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption < 61:
            "Rowan shook his head slowly. Something about the sight, this proud warrior reduced to a literal cumdump, churned his stomach."
        else:
            "Rowan shook his head. His mind was more intensely focused on business. Besides, he didnt need Hawks sloppy seconds."
        ro "Thank you for your( ...er,) generosity. Leave me for a moment and Ill decide what I want to do with her."
        "Hawk raised an eyebrow."
        hawk "Bit of the ol performance anxiety, heh? Well, I understand that. Just find me again before you head on your merry way."
        ro "Of course."
        "Soon, Hawk disappeared out the door, leaving Rowan alone with the wall-mounted trophy."
        "Once he was gone, Rowan exhaled softly. There was no more need to posture. He walked deliberately backwards from Darlas bound form, eyes glancing over the slab of wood that had once been her desk."

"Rowans eyes sparkled with recognition when he noticed what lay forgotten upon it. He seized it immediately. A hunting knife with a wicked curved blade. Shed made such a show of tossing it up and catching it from the air."
"He turned back to Darlas exhausted, strung up form. His fingers traced the edge of the blade."

ro "Predators make their own rules, prey dont huh?"
ro "Already thinking of yourself differently, since you lost?"

"He trained an intense glare on her."

ro "Hrmm."

menu:
    "Leave her to her fate.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "But, as quickly as the thought had come to him, it dissipated. Instead, he turned his back to her once more, and jabbed the weapon hard into the desk."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "His mouth twisted into a sad little frown."
        else:
            "His mouth twisted into a vindictive smirk."
        ro "Well, if thats the way you see things, who am I to argue? It all went according to your theory, right?"
        "That was the final thing he said to her. For a moment, he felt her eye trailing him as he made for the door. But, he didnt turn back to check."
    "Give her the weapon.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan turned sharply and strode right up to the wall. Darla flinched slightly at his approach. He held the knife with the blade towards her."
        ro "In several hours time, a troop of Orcs are going to arrive and lead this band to my Masters base of operations at Bloodmeen. If someone tries to stop them, that person will die."
        "Then, he jabbed Darlas knife forward. He sunk it deep into the wood of the plaque"
        "...just a hair from one of the straps holding her wrists in place. So close, that even in bindings shed be able to press the strap to the blade."
        ro "But, so long as the men come along willingly, they dont much care which man...or woman...is leading them. Theyd be a leader and a servant, all in one. Not entirely a predator. Not entirely prey either."
        ro "But then again, you wouldnt be much of a predator if you accepted my help anyway, would you?"
        ro "So if all of that is too much for you. If you cant see the world is more complex than predators and prey...well, Im sure someone will be along and notice the knife soon."
        "Darlas glance trailed the edge of the knife. Its blade reflected in her eye."
        ro "Goodbye, Darla."
        "Without a further word, he turned and made his departure. He went straight out the lodge and straight out the forest. There wasnt an impulse to look back. All hed later learn was that the band had indeed entered into Bloodmeens employ..."

$ avatar.mp -= 2
$ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops += 5

return





label familiar_new_sight:

scene bg3 with fade

"Burrs clung to Rowan's boots and the fabric of his trousers as he cut through the forest, each stray twig and branch threatening to snag and rip his clothes. Even the mud felt thicker, like a rubber cement ready to trap him in place."
"As if travel wasn't hard enough on its own, this forest wanted to kill him."
"Rowan had considered turning back several times at this point, but he carried on with the hope that whatever the thick bramble was hiding would be enough to have made the trip worth it. But by now, he doubted it."

show rowan necklace neutral behind bg3

ro "{i}Just a little further, and then I'll turn back.{/i}"

"Repeating this mantra in his head, Rowan cut through some particularly nasty vines and pushed his way through the trees, each step feeling closer to an empty promise."
"Then--"
"Rowan let out a soft gasp as he stepped into an empty meadow, the trees spaced out enough to give room for small flowers and soft, velveteen-like grass. "
"He could hear the trickle of water nearby and, sure enough, a small creek made its way along the meadow's edge, accompanied by small fish and amphibians that had made the space their home."
"The meadow was no short of beautiful, and Rowan found himself at a loss for words as he stepped across the grass and admired the site carved from nature itself."

ro "{i}This place{/i}"

"Something nagged at the back of his head as Rowan took in the little details: a bundle of rocks in the center that almost formed a couch and ancient runes carved into the trees that he somehow knew meant protection despite never seeing them before."
"He ran his hand along one of the runes, a strange familiarity overcoming him."

ro "{i}Have I been here before?{/i}"

"But it was impossible. He had never seen this place before-- surely he would have remembered-- and Rowan had certainly never seen the rough forest outside that kept this place so secret."
"It felt so familiar, though. Rowan knew the trees and the runes, he knew the rocks and the way the light shone down midafternoon. How could he possibly know any of this if he hadn't been here before?"
"Then he remembered."
"Rowan had never been here before, but he had heard of it; a story from a buddy in the war, Emilio, a comrade who had spoken so reverently of the meadow that Rowan felt he knew the grounds himself."
"Emilio had not been the brightest of the bunch, but he was certainly full of love. Just before he was brought into the horrors of war and bloodshed, Emilio had been a painter and would often spend his hours wasting away behind an easel at this very spot. "
"Rowan had never been fortunate enough to see Emilio's paintings, but from the way his comrade spoke in such vivid detail of the land, he believed they were great."
"Emilio would come up here with his girlfriend, a gentle maiden from town that he had described as having black hair as lush as lush as the sea's depths and eyes warmer than embers of a fire. "
"Emilio would paint her-- he had even called her his muse-- every day, always finding something new for her to do in his artwork. She was the only woman he would paint, he had insisted to Rowan. There was no other woman his hands could do justice to."
"Then, after many years, Emilio brought her to the meadow for their usual bout of painting, but this time he had brought a friend to pose alongside her. Emilio's girlfriend was confused, as he had never brought anyone else to what had become their special place, but did not object."
"Emilio painted for hours, far into the evening's twilight, until he almost couldn't see the canvas in front of him. He grew tired, his subjects grew tired, but Emilio carried on, insisting he had to make 'just one more' final touch."
"When it finally became too dark for them to see, Emilio's friend started a fire and set out items to camp for the night. Emilio kept painting by the fire, but would not let either of them see what was on the canvas."
"The next morning they posed again, but Emilio's girlfriend was very tired. She wanted to go home, to sleep in her bed, to eat a warm meal in her kitchen. Emilio insisted she stay-- 'just another minute, my darling'-- until she gave in and stood still."
"Minutes became hours. His girlfriend and friend remained posed, standing there, exhausted from the days' work. She was ready to give up and go home, but--"

emil " It is done!"

"Relieved, Emilio's girlfriend rushed to his side. She had to know what he had been painting for so long. She couldn't contain herself to be patient a second longer."
"Emilio smiled at her and turned the canvas for her to look."
"It was the most beautiful painting Emilio had ever created, and certainly the most beautiful his girlfriend had ever seen. She hardly recognized herself in it, dressed head to toe in bridal attire, flowers laid out across her long black hair. "
"And beside her was not Emilio's friend at all, but Emilio himself, exchanging rings with his beloved."
"His girlfriend began to cry tears of joy, and Emilio admitted that this was a wedding gift to her, if she would be so kind as to accept his hand in marriage."
"When Emilio told the story to Rowan they had still been planning the wedding, but Rowan was sure they were happily married by now."
"Just thinking of the lengths Emilio went to for his proposal touched Rowan's heart as he stood in the meadow the same as it did when his friend first told him of his romantic endeavours. He felt a tear escape the corner of his eye and quickly wiped it away, caught up in the moment."

menu:
    "Stop and reminisce.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 3
        "Rowan could not believe that he had found the romantic place of Emilio's story under happenstance. It was even more beautiful in person, unlike any natural occurrence he had ever seen."
        "Taking a seat on the rocks, Rowan sat down and remembered his time with Emilio and all of his other comrades. It was so long ago, but in this secluded place of happiness, it felt like only yesterday."
        return
    "Move on, reinvigorated.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.mp += 3
        "Something about being here, about remembering Emilio and his story, remembering all of the other comrades Rowan fought alongside gave him a new sense of energy. It was as if nothing could hold him back."
        "Rowan took one last look around the meadow and committed it to memory before carrying on with his travels. He left with the hope that one day he may see it again."
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:



    event('minor_iron_vein', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "hills"', 'week <= 48'), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


    event('slipped', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "hills"', 'avatar.brawn < 3',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


    event('friends_in_high_places', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "hills"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('harsh_valley', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "hills"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('the_bridge', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "hills"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


label minor_iron_vein:

$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg43 with fade

"During Rowan's recent survey of the nearby hills, he was fortunate enough to stumble across an exposed vein of iron."
"While nothing terribly large, it was definitely worth exploiting. He spent a few hours charting a route to reach it and reported the details to Jezera so she could set up a small mining expedition."
"The operation would be so small that no special arrangements would be needed to get a little extra iron into the castle's supply."


$ castle.iron_per_week += 1
$ renpy.notify('Iron per week: +1')

return






label slipped:

$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg43 with fade

"Rosaria was famed for its steep, picturesque cliffs and rugged, hilly countryside. But such scenic beauty could often conceal hidden dangers."
"Rowan was a hardened survivalist, and had spent much of his life traversing rough country and steep cliffs. As such, he was more prone to taking risks to expedite his travels than most."
"The short cliff had seemed like it would be child's play to climb. After all, he had once scaled the mighty walls of Karst themselves, a fortress many times its height. But in this instance, such carelessness had caused him to be unwary."
"A sudden gust of wind caught Rowan at an awkward angle between two boulders, forcing him to find a quick foothold to avoid falling."
"The narrow sliver of rock wasnt able to bear his weight, and his foot slipped as it crumbled out from under him."

if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 7, 4,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "Rowan flung his arms out in desperation, seeking something, anything to grab onto. He managed to snag an exposed tree root with his hand. The sudden, sharp shift in momentum caused his body weight to swing into the cliff face, hard."
    "He smacked into the face of the escarpment like a sack of flour. A pained grunt escaped his lips on impact. He dangled for a moment from the cliff face, then with a groan of effort pulled himself back up."
    "His face had gotten scraped up, and his body ached from the impact, but all things considered hed gotten off lucky."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["face",], "graze")

elif avatar.skill_roll("agility", 7, 4,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
    "He tried to snag a passing tree root as he fell, but he wasn't fast enough. He plummeted towards the ground. Rowan braced himself for impact, letting his body relax and putting his arms over his head."
    "{i}Smack{/i}. He hit the ground and rolled, feeling the immediate pain of a jolting bruise run up his side as he impacted hard against the earth. He skidded down the hill a short distance before coming to a stop, his heart pumping and his breath short."
    "Letting out a groan of pain, Rowan lifted himself off of the ground. He was battered, bruised, but alive. A curse escaped his lips as he cast a frustrated glare up at the short cliff that had defeated him. He wasn't going to be doing any climbing like that for a while now."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["legs",], "normal_damage")
else:

    "A tree root flew past the man, he tried to throw his arms out to grab it, but he was far too slow. Caught off guard, Rowans reflexes werent prepared for the sudden fall, and he hit the ground hard."
    "{i}Crack{/i}. The sound echoed across the hills for miles around, followed by a loud scream of pain. Rowan landed hard upon his leg, falling at an odd angle and landing with his entire weight upon it."
    "He collapsed into a heap at the bottom of the hill, rolling bonelessly across the ground till merciful gravity brought him to a halt. He lay unmoving for a long moment, blinded by the pain that shot through his entire body."
    "It took him nearly an hour of agonizing effort to pull himself up and get his shattered limb out from under his weight. Knowing that he needed immediate aid, Rowan was forced to contact his masters and request a return to the castle."
    "It seemed his explorations for the week were done."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["legs",], "grevious_damage")
    $ avatar.mp = 0

return






label friends_in_high_places:

$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg43 with fade

"As he traversed the hilly country of the inhospitable Rosarian highlands, Rowan was surprised one day to discover a small cottage with a herd of goats surrounding it."
"It was remote, high in the hills and far away from any other human settlement. Upon reaching the modest hovel, he was greeted at the door by an old friend from the war."
"Rowan hadn't been the only peasant commander that the Wars difficult circumstances had forced into a position of leadership."
"Until he'd joined up with Deanara, this man and another dirt general - the derogatory nickname the noblemen gave to Rowan and his fellow lowborn comrades - had been his only two friends amongst the notoriously elitist officer corps."
"While Rowan had earned the honor of being one of the six heroes who'd defeated Karnas, and thus was afforded a measure of protection from political reprisals, the other two had suffered far less fortunate fates."
"The nobility didn't like the natural order to be upset, they hated the threat that the dirt generals presented to them. After the war, every effort was made to scrub their fates from the historical record. There was no reward for their victory, only resentment, ostracization and disgrace."
"Thus, Rowans old comrade had found his way to these remote hills, hiding away from the rest of civilization to live out his days as a hermit. Sitting together inside the mans rudimentary hut, he told Rowan of his desire to play no part in the politics that had made his life a living hell after the war."
"The two reminisced for a time together, swapping stories about the things they did during the war. Perhaps they would never be recognized for their deeds, but at least here, as old friends, they could find solace in the good they had done."
"Neither knew what had become of their third comrade."


$ codex_add('dirt_general_starting')
return






label harsh_valley:

$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg43 with fade

"Trekking through the mountainous region, Rowan found himself at the foot of a long valley, shouldered on either side by steep, craggy peaks."
"A shepherd he had passed the day before had warned him about the fierce weather that could sweep down like a howling gale through narrow valleys like these, trapping and sometimes even killing the unprepared."
"Beyond the peaks Rowan could see banks of cloud looming large in the distance, hovering like a pack of hungry vultures near the uppermost peaks."
"And yet - the very inhospitable remoteness of this land made the sheltered territory worth exploring. Who knew what lay in the unexplored area, untouched by scavengers. Dwarven ruins? Rich iron ores? Abandoned treasures?"
"Rowan had to decide whether it was worth risking those heavy clouds rallying behind the mountains to put time into exploring the valley."

menu:
    "Explore.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan shouldered his pack, set his face to the wind and marched into the vast cleft of land, his attention split between scouring the cliff sides for anything interesting and the roiling clouds above."

        $ event_tmp['weather'] = 'weather holds' if dice(5) == 1 else 'weather breaks'

        if event_tmp['weather'] == 'weather holds':
            "Weather in the high mountains could indeed be fickle, but not always for the worst. As the day progressed the clouds that portended a calamitous storm blew over, dissipated by strong winds and a beaming sun. "
            "The air was like wine in the mountains on days such as these, and Rowan bent to the task of exploring the valley with a happy heart."

            jump harsh_valley.loot_rolls
        else:

            "The peaks disappeared behind a grey blanket of fog as the day progressed, and fat flakes of snow began to kiss Rowan's face. Screeching gusts of wind channelled down the back of the valley, and soon Rowan had his arm raised against the swirling chill of a heavy blizzard. "
            "Progress was going to be tough."
            if avatar.skill_roll("survival", 5,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                "But Rowan was not about to be undone by a simple snowstorm."
                "He stuck to the side of the valley that gave the most shelter from the gale. He huddled between a break in the rocks, lighting a small fire when he felt the temperature begin to drop."
                "He took time to cover himself up Hindered but undeterred, he advanced into the remote valley."

                jump harsh_valley.loot_rolls
            else:
                "The terrain became impossible to navigate through the billowing curtains of snow, and Rowan got lost in the howling gale."
                "Panic set in as he felt his fingers and toes begin to go numb, and he had to turn in the only direction he could go - the way the wind was pushing him."
                "After several terrible, deeply miserable hours he arrived back at the head of the valley, alive but very much worse for wear."
                $ avatar.take_damage (["pneumonia", "mental_rage",], "normal_damage")
                $ change_mp(-3)
                return
    "Leave it.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan was no mountaineer, much less an expert of these treacherous peaks. He would not waste valuable time on a dangerous, unknown valley. After resting for a short time, he moved on."
        return

label harsh_valley.loot_rolls:

$ event_tmp['loot'] = dice(4)
if event_tmp['loot'] == 1:

    "Unfortunately, despite spending several diligent hours searching behind every nook and cranny within that bleak corridor of rock, Rowan could not find anything of interest."
    "Sometimes, he thought darkly as he picked his way back down the valley once more, places that seem uninhabitable are uninhabited for a reason."
    $ change_mp(-2)
    return

elif event_tmp['loot'] == 2:

    "Near the back of the valley Rowan found a pile of wreckage: what appeared to be the skeletal remains of a heavily loaded wagon. How had its owners gotten so lost, and what grim end did they meet? He would never know the answer."
    "A sealed chest, half-buried amongst the rotting wood and moldy canvas, caught his attention."
    "It was a moment's effort to pull it out of its entombment. Cracking open the rusted lock, Rowan uncovered a set of masterfully made building tools, miraculously preserved despite the harsh weather that constantly ravished the valley."
    "They would be of little use to Rowan, but the castle builders would be most grateful for them. Satisfied with his prize, Rowan packed them into his satchel and retraced his steps back out of the valley."
    $ change_mp(-2)
    $ change_treasury(100)
    return

elif event_tmp['loot'] == 3:

    "In a wide stretch of the valley that abetted the high mountain, Rowan found evidence of a battlefield. Spears stuck into the rocky ground, rusted armor clinging to the broken remains of orcs and humans, picked apart by the crows."
    "Pacing the perimeter of the sorry, rotting detritus, Rowan saw in his own mind how the chess pieces must have fallen: how the human commander must have forced the orc battalion back into the valley, so there could be no escape from the massacre that followed."
    "One item caught his eye. A tall standard stuck into the ground, its banner long since worn away by the wind and rain. Peering closer, he could see the crude but powerful symbols at its tip still intact and recognisable."
    "Rowan plucked it up from the ground and considered it thoughtfully. Useless to him perhaps, but the orcs under his command would be glad to have this symbol of their old master to march under. Satisfied with his prize, Rowan retraced his steps back out of the valley."
    $ change_mp(-2)
    $ change_morale(10)
    return
else:

    "At the back of the valley, Rowan found what he had begun to suspect was waiting for him there. The signs were all present: the remote location, the easily defensible one-way entrance, the convenient presence of a massive mountain guarding the valley from all intruders."
    "At last, he came upon a square, black gateway into the mountain, guarded on either side by a pair of half-collapsed dwarven statues, staring down at him proud and stern. Time and neglect had left this once majestic and easily defensible gateway crumbling into chunks of scree."
    "Rowan would need a party of experienced mercenaries at his back to properly explore a dwarven ruin like this one. The now-extinct race were known to delve deep, with dizzying variety of looping halls and chambers that could become a mazelike tomb to the unwary. So he settled on carefully scouting the entrance hallways. "
    $ change_mp(-3)
    $ change_personal_gold(30)
    return







label the_bridge:

$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg43 with fade


$ temp = dice(2)

"As Rowan crested the top of the steep hill, he was struck by the majestic sight laid out before him."
"The massive plateau upon which he walked had been split in twain. A long fissure stretched like the brown, cracked skin of a half-healed scar across the landscape, leaving behind a pair of equally-disjointed hills in the aftermath."
"He wondered what could have possibly done this, as it seemed very unlikely it had been caused by any natural occurrence. Gazing down into the deep abyss, Rowan could see no bottom. It was too deep and hazardous to climb."
"At the edges of the cliff, he could see that the rock had been shorn as if cleaved by molten magma. Had some grand mages duel occurred here once? Perhaps some ancient battle between the gods?"
"After a moments wonderment, Rowans thoughts turned to how he could possibly cross the great chasm, lest he be forced to turn back and lose days of travel."
"The gap was far too long to jump, of that he was certain. He chose a direction and walked. Several hours later, he spotted an old rope bridge in the distance."
"Judging from its rickety and dilapidated state of, it must have been years, perhaps decades, since anybody had carried out any meaningful repairs on it."
"The question before him now was simple, but not a particularly appetizing one: risk the crossing, or turn back?"


menu:
    "Cross the bridge.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan placed his hand on the rope that suspended the wooden slats over the chasm, testing their weight and willingness to give. It seemed firm enough, despite its flimsy appearance."
        "Thanking whichever Gods were still watching over him for his luck, Rowan continued onwards down the other side of the hill."

        if temp == 1:
            "Remarkably, nothing gave way beneath him. He made his cautious way to the other side of the chasm. A few times he was sure the rotted board he was standing on would collapse under his weight, but before he knew it he was once again on solid ground."
            "Thanking the gods for his luck, he set off down the other side of the hill."
            return
        else:

            "At first, nothing went wrong. It was slow going, but Rowan kept a steady pace across the creaking deathtrap. Everything was going well until he reached the middle of the bridge."
            "He carelessly placed the full weight of his foot upon one of the rotted boards, and it split in two beneath him. All he could do was lurch back to avoid tumbling to his death. As he did, he heard the unmistakable snap of rope as the bridge supports began to give way."
            if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 5,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                "Thinking fast, Rowan launched himself forward to grab hold of the rope as it fell out from under him, swinging in a long arc toward the opposite side of the chasm. The floor became a ladder as Rowan clung for dear life to the sturdiest footboard he could find."
                "The wall of the cliff rose up to meet him. Bracing for impact, Rowan bent his knees to absorb the blow as he collided with the far wall. He took a moment to catch his breath, his heart beating out of his chest as he realized just how close he had come to a horrible end."
                "After testing the weight of the wooden slats above him, he began the task of slowly making his way up the newly-created ladder. It was slow going, but eventually he pulled himself over the top of the cliff. He took a moment to catch his breath and process what had just happened."
                "The crossing had been far riskier than he had hoped, but at least he had made it to the other side."
                return
            else:
                "Rowan hardly had time to think as he grabbed the rope nearest to him, swinging backwards as the bridge gave way beneath him. The rope swung in a sharp angle towards the side of the cliff he had begun at. "
                "He tumbled through the air, the whirling rope throwing him in a vicious circle that made him dizzy. Pain lanced through his back as he slammed into the side of the cliff. It took everything he had to cling to the rope and not plummet to his death."
                "His arms screamed from the effort, sweat pouring down his brow as he strained himself to his absolute limit."
                "Gritting his teeth, Rowan slowly pulled himself up the rope until he was on sturdy ground once again. He was back where he started, and with a nasty bruise on his shoulder to boot. "
                "With no other way to cross the divide, all he could do was start back down the hill the way he came, and hope that the injuries hed suffered from this failed endeavor did not turn out to be that severe."
                $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "normal_damage")
                $ avatar.mp -= 3
                return
    "Return the way he came.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowans brow tightened. A bridge like this one was a literal death trap. Deciding that it was too dangerous to risk a crossing, he doubled back the way he came. Yes, he would lose a lot of valuable time, but it was still better than losing his life to a fools gamble."
        $ avatar.mp -= 3
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:


    event('iron_seam', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "hills"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('landslide', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "hills"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)
    event('clash_of_goblin_and_knight', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "hills"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)
    event('talkative_traders', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "hills"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)
    event('immortal', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "hills"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)
    event('the_lost_tribes', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "hills"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

label iron_seam:

$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg43 with fade

"The dazzling light of a Rosrian sunrise caught the distant cliff-side in front of Rowan as he packed up his camp in the early morning."
"Its glittering contours drew Rowan's eye, giving him pause as he spotted the distinct glint of metal. He picked his way along a valley to take a closer look."
"There was definitely something up there, on that wild, sheer cliff face - a wide stripe of grey, gently glittering rock."
"...Iron? There were surely untapped seams to be found in this difficult and distant place. Rosaria was riven with seemingly endless seams of untapped metal riches. Taking a closer look, however, was going to be neither easy nor safe. Rowan pondered if it was worth the effort."

menu:
    "Scale the cliff.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 7, 4,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Rowan put his equipment to one side and set his hands upon the rock, his unflinching gaze fixed upon the tantalising glitter above."
            "Using all of his experience as an outdoorsman, he scaled the sheer cliff face like a lizard up a sun-bleached wall."
            "The gradient became less severe further up, and after a mighty effort he was able to stand upon a lip of rock next to the large stripe of discoloured rock, taking a long moment to examine it closely."
            $ tmp = dice(5)
            if tmp <= 2:
                $ event_tmp['reward'] = 'Big'
            elif tmp <= 4:
                $ event_tmp['reward'] = 'Average'
            else:
                $ event_tmp['reward'] = 'No reward'
            if event_tmp['reward'] == 'Big':
                "His spirits rose as he set his knife to it, and heard the telltale {i}clink{/i} of metal upon metal. Iron! And a concentrated amount of it, by the looks of things; this whole mountainside could well be thick with good quality ore."
                "The only problem was getting at it. He could call in a team to construct some platforms, ramps and pulleys, but it would take time."

                menu:
                    "Use orcs.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "Rowan summoned a surly pack of Andras' orcs and set them to work constructing some wooden scaffolding and rope lifts that would enable them to get at the rich iron seam and bring the ore back down."
                        "It took a tedious amount of time and effort, but eventually the workers had set up a decent, makeshift system whereby the men could be hoisted and the ore lowered down into the valley below."
                        "Rowan waited just long enough to see the first picks break ground before electing to move on. Weary but satisfied, Rowan set out again."
                        $ change_mp(-2)
                        $ change_morale(-5)
                        $ castle.mines += 1
                        $ castle.iron_per_week += mines_defs[7][2]
                        return
                    "Use humans.":

                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "Rowan followed the valley back down, discovering a local village with hollow-eyed men willing to be hired and set them to work constructing some wooden scaffolding and rope lifts that would enable them to get at the rich iron seam and bring the ore back down."
                        "It took a tedious amount of time and effort, but eventually the workers had set up a decent, makeshift system whereby the men could be hoisted and the ore lowered down into the valley below."
                        "Rowan waited just long enough to see the first picks break ground before electing to move on. Weary but satisfied, Rowan set out again."
                        $ change_mp(-2)
                        $ change_treasury(-30)
                        $ castle.mines += 1
                        $ castle.iron_per_week += mines_defs[7][2]
                        return
                    "Decide against it.":

                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "As rich as the seam evidently was, the cost was simply too much for what gain theyd make."
                        "There'd be iron mines in terrain far easier to access, Rowan decided, and he had no wish to spend an arduous amount of time and effort setting one up here. With some reluctance he climbed back down the cliff, retrieved his possessions and set off again."
                        return

            elif event_tmp['reward'] == 'Average':
                "His spirits rose as he set his knife to it, and heard the telltale {i}clink{/i} of metal upon metal. Iron! There wasn't quite as much of it as he had hoped, but there still seemed to be a decent amount here, surely enough to justify establishing at least a rudimetary mine."
                "The only problem would be getting at it. He could call in a team to construct some platforms, ramps and pulleys, but it would take time."

                menu:
                    "Use orcs.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "Rowan summoned a surly pack of Andras' orcs and set them to work constructing some wooden scaffolding and rope lifts that would enable them to get at the rich iron seam and bring the ore back down."
                        "It took a tedious amount of time, but eventually the workers had a decent, makeshift system set up and picks were being set to the face. Weary but satisfied, Rowan set out again."
                        $ change_mp(-2)
                        $ change_morale(-5)
                        $ castle.mines += 1
                        $ castle.iron_per_week += mines_defs[6][2]
                        return
                    "Use humans.":

                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "Rowan followed the valley back down, discovering a local village with hollow-eyed men willing to be hired and set them to work constructing some wooden scaffolding and rope lifts that would enable them to get at the rich iron seam and bring the ore back down."
                        "It took a tedious amount of time, but eventually the workers had a decent, makeshift system set up and picks were being set to the face. Weary but satisfied, Rowan set out again."
                        $ change_mp(-2)
                        $ change_treasury(-30)
                        $ castle.mines += 1
                        $ castle.iron_per_week += mines_defs[6][2]
                        return
                    "Decide against it.":

                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "There'd be better iron mines in terrain far easier to access, Rowan decided, and he had no wish to spend an arduous amount of time and effort setting one up here. Reluctantly he climbed back down the cliff, retrieved his possessions and set off again."
                        return
            else:
                "Rowan didnt even have to set his knife to the seam before he realized it would be useless. The blade easily passed through the glitter, scraping into crumbling rock. There was iron ore here, but it was a poor-quality sheen of pitiful quantity, covering over useless silicate."
                "Rowan clambered back down the cliff-side, retrieved his gear and set out again, attempting to shake off the feeling of being cheated by setting his best foot forward."
                $ change_mp(-2)
                return

        elif avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 7, 4,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
            "Rowan put his equipment to one side and set his hands upon the rock, his unflinching gaze fixed upon the tantalising glitter above."
            "The climb was difficult, the rock face jagged and unyielding. His heart almost leapt out of his mouth when he suddenly lost his grip on a handhold and fell a few feet, jarring his ankle and bloodying his nose against the stone as he flailed for a handhold."
            "He took a few moments to steady himself, taking long, deep breaths through his nose. Eventually, he was able to continue onwards."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["legs",], "light_damage")
            return
        else:

            "Rowan put his equipment to one side and set his hands upon the rock, his unflinching gaze fixed upon the tantalising glitter above."
            "He managed to clamber up about fifteen feet up the sheer cliff face, before a loose toehold gave way beneath his boot. He half fell, half slid back down, landing heavily upon his ribs with a horrible crack."
            "He clambered back to his feet, cursing and clutching his side."
            "There was no chance of a second attempt with an injury like that. Whatever the seam was, a traveller far more skilled at climbing than he would have to find out."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "heavy_damage")
            return
    "Decide against it.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "As tempting as it was, there had to be easier options for potential sources of iron than that barren hillside. The climb alone promised to be a particularly dangerous one."
        "After casting a last, distrustful glare in the direction of the mountainside, Rowan made up his mind. He had no wish to break a leg surveying something that may prove worthless. He secured his pack and set off again."
        return






label landslide:

$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg43 with fade

"Rowan picked his way gingerly across a steep, craggy hill. Hed lost his footing nearly twice upon the uneven ground, and he didnt want to risk a third."
"The warning signs of a landslide could often sound inconsequential, like the barest hint of a tremor before the onset of an earthquake. Rowans ears were suddenly alerted to the tinkle of falling pebble, followed by a distant, angry rumble. "
"He jerked his head up in time to see a curtain of rock collapse off the mountainside, and a dusty load of boulders tumbling downwards towards him like an avalanche."

if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 5,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "Rowan recognized the danger, however, his reflexes kicking into overdrive even while the rest of his mind had been wandering. "
    "He threw himself backwards, narrowly avoiding being crushed by one of the larger boulders that came crashing down, obliterating the path in front of him in a cloud of dust and debris."
    "It took him a while to still his beating heart, but Rowan was left none the worse for wear. He counted his blessings, resolving to keep a closer eye on the terrain above him for the foreseeable future."
    return
else:
    if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 7, 5,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "Caught flat-footed for an instant too long, Rowan flung himself beneath a lip of rock to avoid the murderous mass of descending boulders. They threw up clouds of blinding dust as they thundered and spun past him, obliterating the path he had been standing on."
        "He heard the groan of rock giving way above him and he swiftly rolled to one side, chest heaving as he watched the lip collapse under the weight of the last boulder that came thudding down."
        "It took him a while to still his beating heart, but Rowan was left none the worse for wear. He counted his blessings, resolving to keep a closer eye on the terrain above him for the foreseeable future."
        return

    elif avatar.skill_roll("agility", 7, 5,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
        "Caught flat-footed for an instant too long, Rowan flung himself beneath a lip of rock to avoid the murderous mass of descending boulders. They threw up clouds of blinding dust as they thundered and spun past him, obliterating the path he had been standing on."
        "He heard the groan of rock giving way above him. He tried to roll to one side to avoid it, but in his haste he sprained his shoulder as the lip collapsed under the weight of the last boulder that came thudding down."
        "Clutching his bruised shoulder, he coughed to clear his throat of the copious amounts of dust in the air. Standing on wobbly legs, Rowan sat himself down and waited until his heart stopped trying to beat its way out of his chest."
        "Pain clutched his shoulder and he found he could barely move it. But, considering the devastation around him, things could have been a lot worse."
        "He counted his blessings, resolving to keep a closer eye on the terrain above him for the foreseeable future."
        $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "normal_damage")
        return
    else:
        "Rowan froze for a moment too long, and was instantly enveloped in the falling debris. A brick-sized rock smashed him on the side of the head, stunning him and sending him sprawling to the ground."
        "This turned out to be a lifesaving fall, as the larger boulders thudded and spun over his prone body, carried over the cliffside by a lip of rock."
        "Another chunk the size of a melon thumped into his back, hard enough to break a rib."
        "After the landslide had subsided and at least some of the world had swum back into focus, a dust-coated Rowan dragged himself to his feet."
        "He groaned and coughed, trying not to be sick. Pain hammered through his side, and he struggled to draw breath. He could barely move, and yet he knew that he had to continue. Clutching his side, he limped onwards."
        $ avatar.take_damage (["face", "arms", "blunt",], "critical_damage")
        return





label clash_of_goblin_and_knight:
$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg43 with fade

"Rowan sat upon a tall boulder, overlooking the dreadful scene below him with a pit in his stomach.The squawking of carrion crows and the mouldering reek of decay filled the air atop the hillside, which had been the site of a recent battle."
"Hed spotted the circling birds hours ago, and had been drawn to this place of carnage. Now here he sat, staring at the ruins of an old watchtower whose base was littered with the dead."
"Amongst the dead were half-naked Men and women bearing the sigil of the Rosarian rose on their shorn and bloody tabards. Some still bore a few shattered pieces of their armour, but most had been stripped bare."
"Several dead goblins were scattered about as well, though they were far less equipped than their ostensible enemies. Most were clad only in their undergarments, their grievous wounds easy to discern from a distance. It seemed that the knights and goblins had all but massacred each other."
"The torn tents and half-charred fire pits suggested that Rowans countrymen had been camping here. The tracks nearby indicated that they had been ambushed by the goblins. The victor of the struggle was self-evident, as everything of value had been taken and the bodies left to rot."
"What had these knights been doing up here? Were they hunting the goblins who had ultimately killed them? Or were they looking for something else?"
"There was no way of knowing now. No written instructions or orders were to be found on the bodies or amongst the remains of the looted camp. All that could be gleaned was that a desperate struggle had occurred here, one that the knights had lost."
"These sorts of skirmishes were not unheard of, but rarely did they target such a large group of well-trained Knights."
"All that Rowan could do now was make a note of it and continue his explorations. Even burying the corpses was a dignity that he had neither the time nor the tools to grant. He whispered a silent prayer to the dead and continued onwards."

return





label talkative_traders:
$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg43 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"It was sundown. Rowan knew that there was little more he could safely travel tonight. The hillsides were often alive with wolves and predators in the night time."
"He was so far out from civilization that it came as some surprise that there was someone else approaching him along the way. A large wagon drawn by two horses."
"Rowan approached wearily. Cloak over his head to obscure himself and a hand on his sword. But, he eased slightly when he saw a goblin directing the horses. These were caravan traders."
"He approached, albeit still with some caution. He didnt recognize this goblin as one of Cla-Mins brood."

ro "Good evening friend."

rancou "And a good evening to you. I apologize that its getting dark. If youd like I can find somewhere else to set up camp?"

"Rowan gave him a soft smile. The goblins remark seemed infused with a lifetime of the way that humans were likely to treat his kind."

ro "I would be honoured to share a fire with you. That is if youre equally willing to share a fire with a human?"

$ rancou_name = "Ran-Cou"

rancou "I think I can manage that. My name is Ran-Cou."

ro "A pleasure to make your acquaintance."

"The goblin merchant continued to be apologetic, even as they set up a small campfire. But, every time, Rowan waved him off."
"Rowan brought the kindling to a strong and warm fire. They sat down together and settled in for the nights conversation. Rowan planned to ask about the mans caravan and its allegiance. Whether they were friendly with the Cla clan. Goblin politics was a new and vital topic."
"But, fate had a different conversation in store."

rancou "Do not worry about food. I will have my wife prepare a meal. Shes getting to be a good cook. Not at first though. Spoiled thing had to be taught."
rancou "Woman! Woman, come out here!"

"The woman who came from the tent was no goblin. Instead, it was a comely human with sparkling gold hair. She wore a skimpy vest and ragged skirt, that exposed much of her body. Yet, neither that nor her generally dirty appearance disguised her natural beauty."
"In her arms, she carried a bundle. It should not have been a surprise to Rowan, that it was a goblin infant, but something about the situation made that detail stand out."

rancou "There you are. We need to prepare portions for one extra tonight. We have a guest."

zelda "We do? Who is he?"

"The woman looked to him, blue eyes searching wide. Her voice was soft but surprisingly proper for her appearance. At once, Rowan knew she was castle born."
"Apparently, she overstepped her bounds. Her husband gave her a firm, but not especially hard, smack on the rear."

zelda "Eek!"

rancou "Questions are for when food is on the fire."

zelda "Right away."

"Ran-Cou turned back to Rowan, who was still slack-jawed from the display."

rancou "My new wife, Zelda. Hehe. I find that she thrives when you keep a firm hand with her."

$ zelda_name = "Zelda"

ro "A strange relationship you have."

rancou "A goblin and a human?"

"Rowan shook his head. Of course, that part he was curious about as well. But, something else from that interaction stood out to him."

ro "As Ive said. Ive met goblins before. I did not know you privileged the male sex so highly. Ive met Goblin matriarchs and my understanding was that there is no dominant status for goblin males."

rancou "Thats relationships between goblins though."

"He nudged Rowan in the ribs."

rancou "Besides, technically speaking this girl is still my servant. I think she likes it that way too."

"Zelda blushed but didnt look away from the cookfire."

rancou "Zelda here was given to me by my clan as a servant to take on the road. Didnt quite intend to knock her up along the way."
rancou "My Papi raised a laugh when he found out about that part, let me tell ya. Especially considering how haughty she was when they first met."

"His answers just begged more questions. Rowan leaned slightly forward. For the first time, he noticed a slight swell in the womans stomach, unhidden by her skimpy outfit. Was she pregnant with Ran-Cous second child?"

ro "Its not common for a human woman to end up a servant to a goblin either. I dont think Ive ever seen that before."

rancou "It aint. But, my Zeldas not a common girl."
rancou "Woman, why dont you tell him about it?"

"Zelda sighed."

zelda "You know the story is embarrassing, darling"

rancou "Ha. Thats all the more encouragement to make you tell it!"

zelda "Fine. Fine."
zelda "The truth is, only a year back I was a knight. Formerly landed, but that was lost."

"If Rowans eyeballs could pop out of their sockets, they would have. Castle born was one thing. But, how did a knight end up in such a predicament?"

zelda "A knight of the western vassals of Prothea. You have know of the traitor, Zerias, no? The leader of the attackers at the seige of Karst."

"Rowan leaned back and tried not to strike a smug face."

ro "Ive heard the name once or twice."

zelda "My father was sworn to him. A loyal supporter, no less. And when his host was shattered in the flight from Karst, my father died to protect him."
zelda "That was the end of my houses fortunes. As eldest daughter, I inherited the title and the estate. Id been training for it."
zelda "Our new liege demanded heavy tribune as recompense. When I sought to replay it, I didnt find any gold. Just stacks of secret debt notes."
zelda "And no human money lender would aid us. We were a treacherous house. I sold the entire estate, top to bottom, but it was not enough."

rancou "Thats where we came in"

"He reached out and wrapped a short stubby arm around his wifes waist. Despite her larger form, she yielded to the touch with a sigh."

rancou "Papi offered her a fair price. As much as could barter for with whatever crap she still had."
rancou "But, we wanted a little more for the deal. Her father had tried to stiff us once, actually. Everyone thinks they can stiff the goblin. Wed have been well within our rights to tell her to shove it. But, Papi had a better idea. Why not take her a trophy?"

ro "As a slave?"

rancou "Goblins? Slaving humans? The price of that is death in human lands. No sirree."
rancou "But, a nice binding indenture contract. Five years of enforced servitude and labor? Now, thats just fair dealmaking between responsible parties."
rancou "Aint nothing wrong with a freely negotiated contract, hehe."
rancou "So, when I went out on my own to do my rounds, Papi handed her as a gift. A pretty well bred servant with legal standing in the human lands. Real generous of him."

ro "You still havent explained how you ended up married, though?"

zelda "Sir, do you really think Id have taken a deal like that without some idea of the...other...kind of uses such creatures might use me for?"

"She shruged to herself and laughs."

zelda "I guess chaos runs in the family. Not quite in the way father had intended..."

"The story continued from there. Zelda spoke about her entrance into the Ran household and setting off on the journey with Ran-Cou. Her husband liberally interjected in the story, and egged her on to reveal more and more details."
"Rowan suspected that this was more for Zeldas benefit than his. Every time he made Zelda divulge something new, Ran-Cou looked to her for a reaction."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Rowan grinned to himself. It was sadistic but in a fun and charming way. Something he could see himself doing in such a strange power dynamic."

"Not that Rowan made no use of the time. When he could, he asked for details about the clan and its trade practices. They were not rivals of the Cla clan, at least insofar as any set of goblin clans were not rivals. But, they were not as prosperous either."

rancou "Come on, woman. Get to the good stuff. The tent. The tent."

zelda "Are you sure? Isnt that a little intimate?"

rancou "And?"

menu:
    "Ask to keep it chaste.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan gave the goblin a friendly slap on the back. This was a step too far, especially with a new face."
        ro "How about you skip this part of the story, huh? Some things are better left unsaid."
        rancou "You sure? Its a good story."
        ro "Not tonight, Im afraid."
        "Ran-Cou laughed and turned back to his wife."
        rancou "Ya hear that, woman? Got left off easy. Say thanks to your saviour."
        "Zelda raised an eyebrow, then took out plates to serve the meal."
        zelda "Thank you for the help"
        "Rowan was left not totally sure if what he was hearing from her was gratitude...or disappointment."
        jump rancouEnd
    "Listen intently.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

scene cg947 with fade
pause 2
show cg948 with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg948
pause 3

zelda "It was on the tenth night that I knew that I wanted more. Cou has been a perfect gentleman to me, but it just was wrong. He had me wearing these revealing clothes yet never did anything to me."
zelda "I was the one who came to him."

ro "Truly?"

rancou "You shoulda seen it. She came practically begging me to fuck her. Ass in the air and everything."

zelda "Its true. I tried to be subtle and seductive at first. But, I was never good at that. Training in arms doesnt leave you much in the way of that kind of skill."
zelda "Eventually, I just told him what I wanted, and asked him for it."

show cg949 with dissolve
pause 3

rancou "Begged, more like."

zelda "Y-yes. Begged him for it."


scene cg950 with fade
pause 2
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg950
pause 3

zelda "He told me that he wanted me down on all fours. So thats what I did. It was the first time I ever looked up at him."
zelda "He didnt, uh. He didnt waste much time taking me."

rancou "And what did you think of Goblin cock, huh slut?"

zelda "Cou! He can hear us!"

rancou "Say it."

zelda "Uh. I didnt expect it to be so big. Or to feel so good. He just kept pounding me and pounding me and it felt like, ugh."
zelda "There are no words for it."

rancou "You were a loud little minx, wasnt you?"

zelda "Yeah. I had some problems controlling my voice..."

rancou "And what were you saying?"

zelda "I have to tell that part too?"

rancou "All of it."

zelda "I said...I just kept saying Ruin me over and over again. I guess, I decided that for a knight of honour, being fucked by a goblin was the end of the line."
zelda "I must have been pretty loud about it. In the morning, my voice was hoarse. How many people might have heard me screaming that?"
zelda " It just kept going and going. It was like I was losing my mind. Id never been...taken...before. Thats what it felt like. Being taken."
zelda "Do I need to keep going?"

rancou "Yes."

zelda "I must have cum so many times. I dont know. I lost track after awhile. Id never even had an orgasm before that."

rancou "I could feel it too. No doubt. This bitch was shaking and squirting. I had a sleeping rug set up and she damn near ruined it."


show cg951 with sshake
show cg951 with sshake
scene cg952 with flash
pause 3

zelda "By the time it was, over I knew I crossed a turning point. I was lying face down on the ground with goblin cum leaking out of me."
zelda "Sir Zelda met her end that night. I knew Id be back the following day for more. And the day after that."
zelda "I belonged to him."
zelda "There was no question of what the effect of so many days of it would be. For all I know, he, little one was conceived on that first try."

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

"By the time the story way over, Rowan had but one question."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "W-why did you tell me all of that? You could have warned me before going that in depth."

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    ro "A good story. And one that I bet you have told to many others. Am I right?"
else:

    ro "Something tells me that the story wasnt mostly for my benefit, was it?"

"The goblin and his wife exchanged a mischievous glance but didnt actually give him a straight answer."

scene bg43 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

label rancouEnd:

"After storytime came dinner. True to the goblins word, Zelda proved to be a competent, albeit not spectacular cook. When the meal was done, Zelda begged off to take care of the newborn. Before she left, Rowan wanted to ask her a question."

ro "Are you happy with this? Truly? Theres still use in the world for women who have been trained in arms."

zelda "Your question speaks volumes to your concern. Truly, I thank you."
zelda "But, even if this was not the path I planned for myself"
zelda "Its one I can live with. I think."

"She gave him a smile then vanished into the tent."
"Rowan and Ran-Cou spent much of the night discussing more business-oriented questions. The Ran clan was noted for acquisitions and finance. Both of use to Bloodmeen."
"The only real problem was Cla-Min. She was too valuable as an ally by a country mile to unseat. But, shed hardly let another clan muscle into her territory. By nights end, Rowan had constructed a plan that would have the Clas act as intermediaries for any trade."
"By the end, Rowan felt he had a preliminary deal that even Cla-Min might be willing to accede to. It would line more gold into her pockets than anyone else. "
"In the morning, Ran-Cou and his small wagon went off in the other direction. He was heading back to the western dependencies of Prothea to relay the deal to his kinsmen. With him went his wife and son. The strange family theyd made together."


return





label immortal:
$ avatar.add_exp (25)

scene bg43 with fade

"Rowan found a strange landmark atop a hill. At the very top there was a stone, but the stone was carved almost in the visage of a person."
"Yet, there were no villages nearby or any purpose to it."
"He looked in closer, and only found more proof that this was no accidental find. The face was clearly shaped with fine detail. Yet, most of it had weathered down to a state of being unrecognizable by time. "
"The longer he examined it, the more he was certain. This had once been in the shape of a specific person. A village hero? A lover?"
"The statue was meant to capture the visage of a person, and yet this was all that remained."
"Thankfully, the mystery of why this statue was in the middle of nowhere was soon answered. He went down to the valley and found weathered stone amidst the dirt. With some light digging, he was able to excavate what might have been a village once."

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    "Rowan took a few trinkets and whatever gold he could find from the village site. But, he made sure to tread carefully and disturb as little as he could."
    "It was the least he could do to honour the memory of that person who was no longer remembered."
else:

    "Rowan made no bones about taking what he could from the site. Despite the passage of time, there were still a few trinkets of value to be found. Though, not so many that stripping it took long."
    "Rowan took no computation about it. Had the maker of the statue been here, they would have wanted Rowan to have as much as possible."

"Then, Rowan set off on his way. Soon enough, hed scarcely remember he even had been there."


if avatar.corruption > 60:
    $ change_treasury(20)
else:

    $ change_treasury(10)

return





label the_lost_tribes:

scene bg43 with fade

"Rowan trudged through the steep, rocky paths along the mountainside, careful not to veer too close to the edge lest he fall into the sharp ravine below. There was still some time to his journey and he would rather not spend it tumbling to an early death."
"A low growl caught his attention from the cliffs at his side and before he knew it, a sword came crashing down on his head."
"With expert precision, Rowan unsheathed his own weapon and blocked the surprise attack, forcing his assailant backward."
"An orcish warrior rolled back onto his heels but kept his stance, wielding his weapon with a strong but slender hand. The male orc was strangely handsome, with white hair softer than snow that brushed over the side of his face and nearly matched his ghostly greyish skin."

if rowanGaySex > 2:
    "Rowan didnt often find himself saying this, but he sure was a morsel for an orc."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

keth "What need have you in our mountain?"

"Even his speech was different, delivering more intelligence than Rowan expected. Rowan was taken aback, used to having met several grotesqueries among the orcish race."
"He held himself upright and stared at the orc head on, unwavering in his confidence."

ro "Simply passing through."

"The orc scoffed. Apparently Rowan was not the first to use that excuse."

keth "Doubt it."

"The orc attacked again, but despite his strength and experience, Rowan was faster. He disarmed the orc in two swift movements and the orc's sword clanked against the rocks as it tumbled down, echoing across the mountain."
"The orc gritted his teeth and stared at Rowan, waiting for the next strike that would end his life. It did not come."


if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan offered his hand instead."
    ro "You needn't look so angry, friend. I have no intention of harming you. I'm just trying to find a spot to camp for the night."
    "The orc surveyed Rowan's hand, searching for a trick that was not there, before reluctantly taking it. Rowan helped him to his feet."
else:

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan simply sheathed his blade. There was a story here, and Rowan intended to hear it."
    ro "Your style was sloppy. But, you will not die for it today. You interrupted me in my search for a spot to camp for the night."
    "The orc rose slowly to his feet."

keth "What is it you want then? What purpose do you have on our mountain?"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "To know who've I've offended so badly would be a nice start. My name is Rowan."
    "Rowan offered his hand again, but the orc did not take it this time. "
else:

    ro "Information for a start. I am Rowan. To whom am I speaking?"

$ ketharName = "Kethar"

keth "Kethar. You're looking for a camp, yes? Follow me."

scene black with fade

"Kethar and Rowan weaved through the narrow path of the mountainside until they came across a small orcish camp set up along a plateau."
"There were less than a dozen orcs including Kethar, each of them more slender and pale than the last. Rowan cocked an eyebrow. This was not the lot of giant green monstrosities that was common to his experience with orcs. "
"Kethar noticed him staring as the other orcs eyed Rowan with suspicion, reluctantly making room for him beside the campfire."

scene bg43 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

keth "We are what you might call the runt of the litter. We've been exiled from our tribes, so we band together and form our own council."

"Despite the positive outlook Kethar seemed to have, there was shame in his eyes. Rowan knew firsthand how seriously the orcs took their position among their tribes, so to be exiled It was a great shame indeed."

ro "You lead these men, then?"

keth "Yes."

"Kethar and Rowan sat down around the fire while the rest of the small band of men passed around bowls of stew. Rowan knew better than to ask of its contents and simply enjoyed the warmth the food provided him."
"Once everyone had their fair share, another orc spoke up from across the fire."

runto "He was 'spose to lead 'em all. Not just us, y'know."

ro "What happened?"

"Kethar looked reluctant to answer, but he pushed through, downplaying the events as much as he could."

keth "There is a trial in my tribe to test a leader's abilities. I did not meet the requirements."

"It was a nice way of saying he failed. Kethar looked into the crisp flames of their campfire and a new determination burned in his gaze."

keth "But, with some more training, I intend to come back and take my rightful place as leader. They cannot avoid me forever."

"Kethar reached out with a stick and stoked the fire, sending embers up into the air. The others around him ate silently, and Rowan guessed this was not the first time Kethar made such a proclamation."
"As Rowan surveyed the camp, he had little faith in Kethar's ability to lead this tiny troupe, much less an entire army of orcs. Their food supply was greatly dwindling and the rest of their supplies looked worn through and ready to break at any given moment."
"Unless someone stepped in soon, they would surely die on this mountain. Someone with a use for orcish fighters."
"On one hand, perhaps it wouldn't be so bad to leave them. Andras had no idea this little band of orcs existed, so there would be no one to reprimand him for leaving them behind. Bloodmeen would suffer."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Surely, if he brought them back , it would add more fuel to Bloodmeens war machine. And alone here, he was uniquely positioned to get away with it."

"...But so would these orcs, dying out here in the cold from either starvation or other natural elements. Could Rowan live with himself if he did that?"

menu:
    "Leave them to die.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption < 61:
            $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
            ro "{i}It's for the greater good.{/i}"
            "He could not risk Andras's army growing any larger, even by a band as small as these orcs. If he wanted to keep peace in the world, some sacrifices had to be made."
            if avatar.corruption < 31:
                "That didn't mean he felt any better about it."
        else:
            ro "{i}Andras can suck my dick.{/i}"
            "Rowan still remembered how hed fallen (quite literally) into Bloodmeens service. Just because there were consequences for refusal didnt mean he was going to help those demon bastards of his own volition."
        scene black with fade
        "He ate in silence with the rest of the quiet group, fully aware that this could be the last time he ever saw them alive, before bidding them goodnight and taking a rest off to the side."
        "He woke up first thing in the morning and left without a word, hoping that he would never see them again."
        return
    "Recruit them and increase army size.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops += 5
        "Rowan couldn't bring himself to just leave these men out here to die. Kethar and his group offered a sort of intelligence that he hadn't seen in many orcs, and with any luck, they would prove to be useful both on and off the field."
        "At the very least, Andras would be happy to see more soldiers in his army."
        "So, Rowan gave them the offer, repeating the same spiel he had given many wandering orcs and travellers. Kethar seemed reluctant at first, but peering around his ruddy camp, he knew there were few options left but to accept."
        "Rowan gave him directions to the castle and they bid farewell in the morning. Rowan knew Andras would be pleased with his work, and Kethar's group would not die alone in the mountains. It was a win for everyone."
        return

    "Recruit them for Bloodmen in exchange for sexual favors." if avatar.corruption > 30:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops += 5
        $ rowanGaySex += 1
        "Rowan eyed up Kethar and a new idea popped into the back of his mind. Kethar was quite handsome, especially for an orc, and with a slender body like that Well, Rowan would have no trouble putting him to good use."
        "Finishing off his bowl of soup, Rowan set his bowl aside and the rest of the orcs got up to rest for the night. Kethar began to stand up as well, but Rowan grabbed his arm, pulling him back down."
        ro "Why are you in such a hurry? Come. Sit. You haven't even heard my offer yet."
        keth "Your offer?"
        "Kethar raised a brow in suspicion and eyed Rowan up and down. Rowan could not resist doing the same, enjoying Kethar's nimble physique."
        ro "I have something better than leading a tribe; you know your little party here won't last more than a few weeks at most without help, and I happen to have an army that needs soldiers."
        "Rowan could tell the offer tempted Kethar, but the orc was wary to latch onto his suggestion so easily."
        keth "That sounds perfect, but you want something in return. What is it?"
        "Rowan supposed Kethar assumed he wanted money or loyalty, but as Rowan eyed him over, his gaze lingering along Kethar's crotch, he could see the wheels slowly turning in the orc's head."
        "Kethar stilled as Rowan leaned closer to him, his hot breath tickling Kethar's skin as he murmured a response in the orc's ear."
        ro "I think you know what I want."
        "Rowan rested his hand on Kethar's thigh, his fingers running up and down the orc's leg. Kethar glanced back at his sleeping men, but whether he was checking to make sure they were asleep or to gauge if this would be worth it, Rowan wasn't sure."
        "Without a word, Kethar stood up and motioned for Rowan to follow. Kethar led the hero a little ways back down the path until they reached a tree that had somehow grown sideways along the mountain's cliff."
        "Rowan admired the strange work of nature for only a moment before Kethar removed his shirt."
        "There wasn't much in terms of clothing for Kethar to begin with, but he removed the heavy pelts and fabric that hid his chest and crotch, hanging them over a hooked tree branch."
        "Rowan noticed Kethar was careful to be quiet as he stripped, but Rowan offered no such accommodation, his belts and fabric making loud clanks as he plopped them into a pile on the ground."
        "Kethar swallowed hard when he saw Rowan's growing erection poking out in the night air."
        "He looked as though he were going to warn Rowan about keeping silent but thought better of it, instead turning around to bend over and grip the tree."
        "Kethar's skin was so pale that it practically illuminated in the dark, so Rowan had no trouble admiring each slender curve of the man as he stuck his pert ass out for him."
        scene cg869 with fade
        pause 3
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg869
        "Spitting into his palm, Rowan coated his cock with saliva before easing it into Kethar's waiting asshole. The orc grunted in pain, his nails digging into the tree bark as Rowan eased into him."
        ro "Heh. You're so ready to just {i}take{/i} it. This isn't your first dick, is it?"
        "Rowan gripped the orc's hips and thrusted hard from behind. Kethar panted in response, his legs widening to accommodate Rowan as he pounded into his ass. No, this definitely wasn't his first time, and Rowan felt a surge of desire run through him at the thought."
        "He gripped Kethar's hair hard and yanked his head back to get a good look at his pretty face. The orc's lips were parted, his breath coming out in cold puffs against the night air."
        "Rowan stuck a finger in his mouth. Then two. Kethar sucked them eagerly, desire lidding his eyes as Rowan fucked his gaping hole. Kethar moaned around Rowan's skin, his tongue darting over and across the fingers as they explored his mouth."
        "Kethar's cock twitched with each hard thrust, precum dripping down his tip and onto the solid ground beneath them. Rowan's own excitement built as he watched Kethar's cock bob in the night air."
        "Rowan removed his hand from the orc's mouth with a wet pop and wrapped his hand around Kethar's girth, pumping up and down. Kethar gasped, struggling to hold down a moan."
        ro "Is this what you needed? One cock in your ass isn't enough for you? You need to get jerked off, too?"
        "Kethar didn't answer, but the flushed look on his face told Rowan everything he needed to know. Rowan bucked against the orc's ass and Kethar jerked his hips feverishly against him, both working to get Rowan off as well as himself."
        "Rowan's wrist flicked as he ran his hand up and down Kethar's throbbing shaft. The orc's ass clenched, tightening pleasantly around Rowan's cock as he neared his climax."
        keth "Fuck Fuck Yes, yes, yes, like that, just like-- like--"
        "He didn't have time to finish his sentence as hot spurts of cum sprayed out against the tree. Kethar fell into a post-sex haze as Rowan finished up with him, still pulling at the orc's hair while his other hand fell against his slender waist."
        show cg869 with sshake
        show cg869 with sshake
        show cg870 with flash
        pause 2
        show cg871 with dissolve
        pause 2
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg891
        "Kethar panted and moaned as Rowan slammed into him, his erection sliding in and out of the orc's ass fully until he reached his own orgasm. His body convulsed, spilling his seed deep into the pretty-faced man."
        "Rowan slapped Kethar's ass hard as he pulled out and enjoyed the sight of his cum dripping out of his open hole, the white fluids sliding down the orc's asshole and thigh."
        ro "Now that's a good sight."
        "The orc's face heated up as Rowan laughed, putting space between them."
        keth "...We'll be recruited into your army then?"
        "He watched as Rowan got dressed, his voice betraying his reluctance. Rowan slid his clothes back on easily, tucking his softening erection into his pants."
        ro "Well, I am a man of my word. And you did such a good job to earn that position."
        "Rowan's hand slid down Kethar's ass and he pressed a finger against the orc's asshole, stroking him inside once before pulling away. Kethar shuddered but offered no other words as he got dressed."
        scene black with fade
        "Once they were clothed, Kethar led Rowan back to the campsite. None of the other orcs had awakened, so they were entirely unaware of the agreement that transpired just down the pathway."
        "Rowan and Kethar parted as they settled down for the night, and Rowan slept with a dark smirk on his lips."
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:


    event('famine_looms', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


    event('new_goblin_prince', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('not new_goblin_prince_rumor', 'world.cur_tile_type == "plains"'), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('goblin_scouts', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('is_rowan_a_thief', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('travelling_monk', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('please_fetch_medicine', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('orcs_in_the_north', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('ancient_chest', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('thief_in_the_night', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


label famine_looms:


scene bg31 with fade

"During his travels, Rowan stopped by one of the small farm communities to chat with the locals and hear the latest news. He learned that there was a recent fire in one of the largest Arthdale granaries."
"Goblin arson was blamed for the attack, but the farmers were mostly concerned with the baron's actions afterwards."
"It seems that he was so desperate to refill the city's food stores that he forced farmers to sell him even their own meager supplies."
"Combined with the poor harvest last year, there's a very real risk of famine among the peasantry now."
"The scramble to maintain enough food in the capital and castles has left many of the smaller communities with dangerously low stores."
return





label new_goblin_prince:


scene bg31 with fade

"Word has spread to this corner of Rosaria that the goblins of Blackholt forest have been reorganizing themselves. They've been growing bolder in their raids over the last few months and have started a guerrilla war with the baron."
"As with all rumors, the stories are muddled and contradictory. Some suggest that an army has come out of the Eastern mountains. Others suggest that the disparaging clans have been unified."
"Someone even claimed that they'd seen goblins creating doubles of themselves with foul magic. One thing that they agree on is that these raiders have been heard chanting a name after their victories again and again, 'Tue-Row'."
"Exactly who, or what, Tue-Row is remains another topic of wild speculation."
$ new_goblin_prince_rumor = True
return





label goblin_scouts:


scene bg31 with fade

"A small team of goblins crossed Rowan's path on this day. Both of them seemed very surprised to encounter the other, but the hero quickly recovered and prepared for battle."
"He could tell immediately that this was either a scouting or raiding party from the Blackholt."
"Instead of preparing to fight the man, the band of small green folk called out to him and offered to look the other way if he gave them a little bit of money."
"If not, it was quite possible his life would be difficult for the next few days."


menu:
    "Tell them you're allied with Tue-Row." if tueRowAlly:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Upon learning who Rowan was and the alliance that had been made with Tue-Row, the goblins quickly apologized for the trouble they'd caused and assured him that no bribe was necessary."
        "Just before leaving, one of the goblins even asked their hero for an autograph."
        return

    "Intimidate them into backing off." if avatar.brawn > 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan cracked his knuckles, and very politely asked them if he really seemed like someone they could shake for money."
        "The goblins looked at one another, and formed a quick circle to debate the topic."
        "There was something about acceptable loses, and he distinctly heard one of the goblins say something in the lines of What did the boss say about attacking lone, confident travelers?"
        "In the end they formed a line, lowered their heads respectfully, and politely apologized for bothering him."
        return
    "Kill them.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rosaria had enough bandits. He raised his arms, and told the goblins of the gold he carried by his belt."
        if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Once they were near enough, he made short work of them, his skill with the sword being more than enough for a few surprised goblins."
        else:
            "Once they were near enough, he made short work of them, his skill with the sword being more than enough for a few surprised goblins. They did get a few lucky shots at him, but that was all."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing", "mental_rage",], "normal_damage")
        "In the end, he continued his travels content he made his homeland a little bit safer."
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        return

    "Convince them to let you go." if avatar.diplomacy > 2 or avatar.deception > 3:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Turning up his charm, Rowan quickly convinced them he was but a humble pilgrim, and traveled light on the gold. Surely harassing him wasnt worth the trouble?"
        "The goblin looked at one another, the let out a collective sigh. They would have to look for another target."
        return
    "Pay their bribe.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Figuring it was best to avoid trouble for now, Rowan gave the goblins their money. "
        $ change_personal_gold(-25)
        return
    "Let them do their worst.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The goblins simply left after this point. At first Rowan believed that they'd been making empty threats, but over the next few days he found himself always being harried and harassed by distant figures."
        if avatar.survival > 1:
            "Suffice to say, this would not stand. Sneaking away from his camp one night, he tracked one of the goblins scouts, and swiftly put an arrow to his head, as a warning."
            "He was not troubled again after that."
            return
        else:
            "This forced him to take detours, sometimes retrace his steps, and spend a significant amount of time finding safe places to rest at night."
            $ avatar.mp -= 2
            return





label is_rowan_a_thief:


scene bg31 with fade

"Traders are common passers by on the plains of Rosaria. There are almost always humans living in an area, so there's always a demand for their goods."

if avatar.stealth > 1:
    "The one that Rowan ran into today was one that specialized in various flavorings, spices, and herbs."
    "Nothing that would be of use to trade for, but Rowan did notice that she kept her money in a somewhat insecure place, at least for someone of Rowan's skills."
    "Though stealing from her went against Rowan's ideals, the possibility of getting a little extra to help him meet the twins' quotas did occur to him. Especially since the merchant seemed to be fairly well off and ran a successful business."
else:

    "The one that Rowan ran into today was one that specialized in various flavorings, spices, and herbs."
    "Nothing that would be of use to trade for, but Rowan did notice a impressive amount of coins being into into a money case not out of his reach."
    "His stomach turned at the prospect of robbing people on the track like a common highwayman, but he couldnt deny the appeal of getting a little extra to help him meet the twins quotas. Especially since the merchant seemed to be fairly well off and ran a successful business."



menu:
    "Don't try to steal any money.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Staying true to his nature, Rowan made no attempt to steal any of the merchant's money."
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
        return

    "Discreetly steal some of the money." if avatar.stealth > 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Without alerting the merchant, Rowan quickly slipped some coins out of the money case. Then went on his way."
        "He probably had taken a small enough amount that the merchant would never realize that someone had robbed them."
        $ change_treasury(10)
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
        return

    "Discreetly empty the money case." if avatar.stealth > 3:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Once he spotted an opportunity, Rowan worked quickly to open the money case and take a significant portion of the coins stored inside. He felt a mix of shame an exhilaration as he left the merchant behind."
        "He'd taken enough that it was likely the merchant would soon realize that something had happened. Not that anybody would believe her."
        $ change_treasury(20)
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        return
    "Try to distract the merchant, then rob her of all her gold.":

        if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "It wasnt hard, getting into the womans good graces and getting her to drop her guard. Once she was no longer paying attention, Rowan pried the box open and quietly emptied it off its content."
            "No doubt later on shell realize what had happen, but that no longer was his concern. How many would believe a destitute spice merchant over him, after all?"
            $ change_treasury(30)
            $ avatar.corruption += 5
            $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
            return
        else:
            "It wasnt hard to get into the womans good graces - or so he thought. Once it seemed like the woman was no longer paying attention to him, he quietly pried the box open."
            "He heard a quiet *thunk* behind him and his arm exploded in pain as a crossbow bolt hit him. Acting on instinct, he pulled his knife out, and threw it behind him."
            "He hit her right in the head, killing her on the spot. He swallowed heavily, then started emptying the case, contacting castle Bloodmeen about the location of the cart. What was done was done."
            "At least Jezera was happy about the spice."
            $ change_treasury(30)
            $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing", "arms",], "normal_damage")
            $ avatar.corruption += 10
            $ avatar.add_guilt(15)
            $ change_favor('jezera', 1)
            return





label travelling_monk:


scene bg31 with fade

"A monk of Solensia crossed paths with Rowan on this day. The elder man seemed to sense a shadow over Rowan's soul and offered to pray with the hero to help set his mind and heart at ease."
"He claimed it was always good to meditate on one's place in the world and how they fit into the Goddess's plan."
"Spending some time doing so certainly would do a great deal for Rowan's conscience, but time spent like that is time not spent working on the twin's quotas."


menu:
    "Spend only a short time praying.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "In the end, Rowan choose to simply offer a token set of prayers before bidding the monk goodbye."
        return
    "Spend a long time in deep prayer, meditation, and be purified.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan allowed the monk to guide him through the seven prayers followed by the three stages of self reflection. Then he asked to be purified and washed of sin. The hours went on and on, even into the next day."
        "That said, by the end Rowan felt cleaner and more himself than he had in a long time."

        $ change_mp(-2)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 10
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
        return





label please_fetch_medicine:


scene bg31 with fade

"In one of the small farm hamlets, Rowan stumbled upon a giant spider attack! He quickly sprung to assist the farmers and was able to help them fend the creature off."
"Afterwards he learned that the beast had poisoned the head of the community and he was quickly turning for the worst. The villagers told him they knew of a hermit living not so far away, who would be able to procure the necessary antidote."
"But he didnt work for free. Everyone quickly concluded that Rowan was the only one who could make the trip in time to save the chief and offered to give him the money he'd need to buy the antidote."
"It would be a long trip to collect and wouldn't allow for detours along the way."


menu:
    "Go get the antidote.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan couldn't bear to abandon these people in their time of need, so he took the money and hurried to the target location."
        "He managed to return just in time, saving the chief's life. The farmers were ecstatic and even wanted to throw a small party for the hero, but he couldnt stay. He already linger for far too long."

        $ change_mp(-6)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 3
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(15)
        return
    "Refuse to get the antidote. He did enough for them already. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "While it was difficult to say, Rowan simply couldn't take the time to help the farmers. At first they were unable to believe that this hero was forsaking them, but eventually they sent a young boy to rush to the hermit."
        "Whether he managed to get back in time with the antidote, Rowan never learned."
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        return



    "Take the money for yourself." if avatar.corruption >= 31:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan agreed to get the antidote for the farmers, but shortly after leaving the hamlet he returned to his work for the twins. Everybody for themselves."

        $ change_treasury(20)
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ avatar.corruption += 10
        return
    "Try to make a antidote yourself":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Time was of the essence, and neither her nor the chief could afford the wait. Rowan examined the spiders remain, then sent the villagers to gather the ingredients necessary to craft the cure."
        if avatar.skill_roll("survival", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Working deftly, he had the antidote ready in no time. The chiefs condition stabilized after the first dose, and the next day, he was on the path of recovery."
            "The farmers were ecstatic and even threw a small party for the hero. It was a nice gesture, but Rowan didnt linger long. His duties awaited."
            $ change_mp(-3)
            $ avatar.corruption -= 3
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(15)
        else:
            "He never learned whether he failed to identify the spider species correctly, mixed the herbs in wrong proportions, or if the villagers brought him the wrong ingredients. But the cure failed to improve the chiefs condition."
            "They sent a young boy to fetch the hermits cure while Rowan took care of the man, but it was of no use. He died before the antidote arrived."
            "The villagers thank Rowan for his help, saddened by the loss, but thankful his earlier intervention prevented a great loss of life."
            $ change_mp(-3)
            $ avatar.corruption -= 3
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
        return





label orcs_in_the_north:


scene bg31 with fade

"Word is spreading from the North about an orc warband has crossed the Rosarian Valley while being hunted by Prothean forces. This vicious group has begun raiding the scattered settlements North of Rastedel."
"It is likely they're from Karnas's scattered armies."
"Many people are worried that they'll move to other parts of the realm and cause trouble closer to home, though they've been staying put for the moment."
"Some are annoyed at the baron for his inaction against this threat. According to a local noble this is due to the more pressing issues of the bandits and goblins."
"If the orcs do head further South, then they will feel the fury of the Rosarian armies. If they stay where they are, the Prothean forces will eventually catch up and deal with them."
"Of course, since they're hunting many stragglers in the area that might take several months."
return





label ancient_chest:


scene bg31 with fade

if ancientChestSeen == False:
    $ ancientChestSeen = True
    "Fortune smiled on Rowan this day, as he stumbled on an ancient chest half buried in the ground."
    "He'd often wondered why he'd sometimes had the good luck to find these old goodies, normal people didn't seem to ever tell stories of old chests or treasures lying around."
    "Come to think of it, the other heroes were the only ones who'd ever mentioned this kind of thing happening to them. Perhaps they were a way that Solansia blessed her champions."
    "Maybe they were some other power's way of helping him."
    "Rowan could only speculate. The only answer he would get this day was what was inside the chest."
else:

    "Once again, his keen eyes caught sight of some rusted steel in the ground, revealing a yet another ancient chest. He took the time to dig it out, and checked the content."

$ event_tmp['loot rolls'] = dice(3)
$ released_fix_rollback()

if event_tmp['loot rolls'] == 1:
    "Gold, though a modest amount of it. Rowan pocketed it and continued on his way."
    $ change_personal_gold(25)

elif event_tmp['loot rolls'] == 2:
    "He tried to force the lid open, but despite all his strength, it refused to budge. After several attempts, there could be only one explanation - it was magically sealed."
    "He sent a pair of orcs to retrieve the chest, and a few days later Cliohna confirmed his suspicions. After breaking the enchantments, the sorceress found several tomes outlawed by Solansia. They would prove useful in her research."
    $ castle.tech += 5
else:

    "Totems, old flags, and several other items, of goblin descent."
    "He had no use of them, but he sent the chest back to Castle Bloodmeen. Some time later, he was contacted by Cla-Min who informed him she managed to sell the content in one goblin villages her caravans usually passed through."
    "Part of the profit was already transferred to the castle treasury."
    $ change_treasury(25)


return





label thief_in_the_night:


scene bg31 with fade


if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

    "While Rowan was resting for the night, his dreams were disturbed by the sound of someone nearby going through his pack!"
    "Instincts learned many years ago kicked in and he sprang towards the intruder as silently as he could. The thief let out a cry of shock as Rowan fell upon him."
    "The small man, whom Rowan could now tell was a goblin, put up a desperate struggle to escape but was soon subdued and bound."
    "After relighting his fire, Rowan patted down the goblin and relieved him of all weaponry and valuables"
    "The hero interrogated the goblin for a few minutes to see if there was anything useful he could get out of them, but realized that the green man was likely a lone wolf."
    "In the morning Rowan released the failed thief."
    $ change_personal_gold(10)
else:

    "While Rowan was resting for the night, his dreams were disturbed by the sound of running footsteps. He listened carefully to see if there was any further movement, but couldn't detect anything."
    "After making a sweep of his camp, Rowan checked his things and realized that he'd been robbed! The thief failed to find all his hidden gold coins, but still managed to sneak away with a seizable sack of money."
    $ change_personal_gold(25)
    $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_rage",], "normal_damage")
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:


    event('local_guide', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('minor_noble_s_gift', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('bandit_attack', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('snake_bite', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


    event('blighted_farm', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains"', "week <= 24"), depends=('famine_looms',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('site_of_occult_ritual', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


    event('drakken_highwaywoman', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"', 'week > 21',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


    event('roadside_incident', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


label local_guide:



scene bg31 with fade

"While he travelled the plains of Rosaria, Rowan came upon another traveller, a hunter by his style of dress. The man greeted him warmly and asked about his health."
"Upon learning Rowan's name and confirming that he was indeed the great hero from the war, the hunter offered to help Rowan in whatever way he could."
"Rowan took him up on the offer, asking for help in navigating the area and with mapping the region. The tips and information he gained from his guide helped Rowan travel through this area much faster than he otherwise would have."


return






label minor_noble_s_gift:



scene bg31 with fade

"On this day, Rowan had a fortuitous encounter with a minor noble's hunting party. The leader almost immediately recognized the hero for who he was and greeted him warmly."

if castle.researches['history_of_rosaria'].completed:
    "After thinking for a moment, Rowan was able to place the man's face as one of the officers in the Rosarian army during the war."
    "The two of them had never been introduced, but thanks to Cliohnas research he was able to recognize the emblem on his shield. He called him out by his family name, much to the mans delight."
    "The two exchanged pleasantries, but the noble had pressing business - just as Rowan did. Still, he insisted on on gifting him a bag of gold, for all he he did during the war, something that Rowan deserved far more than he did."
else:

    "After thinking for a moment, Rowan was able to place the man's face as one of the officers in the Rosarian army during the war. The two of them had never been introduced."
    "The noble didn't mind that Rowan didn't know his name, in fact he almost refused to even give it when Rowan asked."
    "Even afterwards, he insisted in giving a gift of gold to the Rosarian hero from the war, something that Rowan deserved far more than he did."


menu:
    "Convince the noble to give you more money." if castle.researches['history_of_rosaria'].completed or avatar.diplomacy > 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Shamelessly taking advantage of his well practiced manners and political knowledge, Rowan quickly got into the mans good graces, and launched a tale on how a heros journey was never over, and how he was still struggling to fight for what is right."
        "Five minutes later, another sack of gold joined the first one, with the noble almost thanking him for letting him contribute to his efforts."
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        $ change_treasury(50)

    "Refuse the gift, then shame the noble into taking better care of the peasantry." if castle.researches['history_of_rosaria'].completed or avatar.diplomacy > 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Taking advantage of his well practiced manners and political knowledge, Rowan quickly got into the mans good graces."
        "He explained how it aches his heart to see the countryside still suffer from orcs, goblins, bandits, famine and high taxes, so many years after the death of Karnas."
        "Miraculously, the man appeared to be properly chastised by his words, and leaned in to tell him he shared his sentiment, but was always afraid of the political ostracism that would surely accompany any attempts at making a meaningful change."
        "But if the Hero of Rosaria thought it the situation was so bad as well Then perhaps hell find the courage to act after all."
        "Rowan never got the gold, but seeing the noble ride away, he knew he made the right call."
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
    "Accept the gift.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Having little other choice in the matter, Rowan accepted the gift to avoid upsetting the noble."
        $ change_treasury(20)
    "Accept the gift, but give it away before you return to the castle.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Having little other choice in the matter, Rowan accepted the gift to avoid upsetting the noble."
        "However, later he would leave the money nearby a farmer's door. When their family found it later, they would no doubt put the gift from an unknown benefactor to good use."
        $ avatar.corruption -= 3
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
return






label bandit_attack:



scene bg31 with fade

"Bandits! There is always a risk when travelling Rosaria these days of being accosted by ne'er-do-wells, and the hero turned demonic agent was now faced with just such a group."
"There was no other choice, he'd have to fight them."

if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 7, 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "Of course, such foes posed little challenge for an experienced warrior like Rowan. After dispatching them, Rowan turned their corpses over to the baron's forces."
    "He knew the soldiers would never publicly acknowledge it was Rowan who dealt with them, their reputation was on the line, but they they did gift him with the bandits ill gotten gains as compensation. This would have to do."
    $ change_personal_gold(25)
    $ avatar.remove_guilt(15)

elif avatar.skill_roll("combat", 7, 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
    "There were so many of them that they nearly overwhelmed Rowan."
    "Only his skill and experience as a warrior allowed him to endure the ongoing onslaught, and for every shallow wound he received, he paid back with a deadly blow that vanquished a careless bandit."
    "His assailants expected a quick kill, and instead they found themselves locked in a deadly struggle for survival."
    "And now that the odds did not look so overwhelmingly in their favour, they did what all cowardly outlaws do in such situations."
    "They turned around and fled."
    "Heavily wounded but victorious, Rowan turned the remaining corpses over to the baron's forces. "
    "He knew the soldiers would never publicly acknowledge it was Rowan who dealt with them, their reputation was on the line, but they they did gift him with some the bandits ill gotten gains as compensation, and helped patch his wounds."
    "This would have to do."
    $ change_personal_gold(25)
    $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
    $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing", "arms", "legs", "face",], "normal_damage")
else:

    "Even someone as experienced a warrior as Rowan still has to be wary of overconfidence and when they are outclassed."
    "On this day, he was reminded of that very fact when he found himself overwhelmed and captured by the bandits."
    "They dragged his banged and bruised body back to their hideout, where Rowan was kept restrained until Jezera was able to ransom him from the bandits with funds from their treasury."
    $ change_treasury(-50)
    $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_shame", "piercing", "blunt", "arms", "legs", "face",], "heavy_damage")
    $ avatar.mp -= 3

return






label snake_bite:



scene bg31 with fade
show rowan necklace shock behind bg31

"While walking on the plains of Rosaria, one should endeavor to keep their eyes open for greensnap snakes."
"Their bites may not be lethal to most humans, but they hurt like hell and the effects of their poison causes irritability and making sleep difficult for some time."

if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "Which was why Rowan considered himself quite lucky to catch a glimpse of one just moments before stepping into it. He avoided the snake carefully, then continued on his way."
    return
else:

    "Unfortunately, spotting these creatures is next to impossible due to the camouflage of their scale pattern. A greensnap usually won't bite anyone unless they actually step on one."
    "Sometimes you're just unlucky."
    ro "Ahhh! Damn, greensnap!"
    if avatar.survival > 1:
        "He shook the damn snake off, but the damage was already done. Luckily for him, he knew what herbs would alleviate the poison, and managed to find them in a nearby forest on the following day."
        "He still had trouble sleeping, but it wasnt as bad as it could be."
        $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_rage"], "light_damage")
    else:
        $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_rage"], "normal_damage")
    return





label blighted_farm:




scene bg31 with fade

"Another abandoned farm. Rowan had already found several in the area over the last few days. He decided to take a closer look and see if he could ascertain the reason for this."
"After checking two of them, he'd figured he had a good idea why."
"All of the granaries were empty, so no food left. On top of that, the crops in the fields had strange spots all over them, some kind of blight."
"He did a little further investigating and discovered that the same plant plague was responsible for the poor harvest last year."
"With famine already on the horizon, the year's crop already looking extremely poor did not bode well for the people here. Already farmers were abandoning their lands to become refugees, hoping to find food elsewhere."
return






label site_of_occult_ritual:




scene bg31 with fade

"Signs of a fire, strange scratchings in the ground, two rotting animal corpses that had been drained of blood."
"At first Rowan had thought he'd found a campsite from the night before, but the more he looked the more certain he was that it was something else. This was no ritual of Solensia, this was either something born of occult superstition or the allure of chaos."
"Unless he got someone more attuned to magic than he was, there was no way to know for certain if anything beyond hopeful hokey pokey had occurred here. However, the very fact that people had been resorting to such things in his homeland disturbed the hero."
"He'd be keeping his eyes out for more signs of the occult and chaos worship as his scouting continued."
return






label drakken_highwaywoman:




scene bg31 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg31

"One of the less seen races in Rosaria are the drakken; the descendants of humans and dragons. Running across one by chance on the road is almost unheard of. One that has turned to banditry was even rarer."
"Rowan had just come face to face with one such highwayman. Or highwaywoman, as it were."
"She demanded his money, with the threat to take it by force if he did not comply. A very common demand from outlaws, but by no means a common demander."

if castle.treasury < 30:
    $ released_block_rollback()
    "Unfortunately for Rowan, he didnt carry nearly enough to placate the drakken. A fight seemed inevitable."
else:

    "He eyed her again. Not many bandits were confident enough to fly solo, so she was either very skilled in the blade, or very foolish. And judging from her battle stance, the former was more likely than the latter."
    menu:

        "Pay her 30 gold" if castle.treasury > 29:
            "He decided that it wouldn't be worth the risk of a battle, and handed over the money he was carrying. Pleased with his 'gift', the dragonblood smiled and blew a kiss to Rowan before flying away."
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ change_treasury(-30)
            return
        "Intimidate her into backing off.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Drawing his sword, Rowan smiled serenely and took a step towards his opponent."
            ro "Trying to shake down the Hero of Rosaria? Do you have a death wish?"
            if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 9, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                "The drakken backed off, suddenly looking a lot less certain about the whole ordeal. He could almost see her run the mental calculations, trying to judge if he really was the legendary hero everybody talked about."
                "And even if he wasnt, could she really take him down?"
                "In the end, caution triumphed over the prospect of quick money, and the drakken snarled viciously before taking to the skies, abandoning Rowan in search of an easier prey."
                return
            else:
                "The drakken showed her teeth, in a reptile parody of an amused smile."
                drak "Hero of Rosaria? A scrawny kid like you? Dont make me laugh!"
        "Trick her into lowering her guard, then strike first.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Rowan raised his arms, trying to look as unthreatening as possible."
            ro "Alright, alright Im not looking for any trouble."
            if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                "With a triumphant smile, the drakken approached him. She reached for the coin purse at his belt-"
                "Rowan drew his knife and ran it deep into her side. With a vicious snarl she jumped away, but that only gave Rowan the time to draw his sword and press on the attack."
                "Wounded and pushed back with every strike, the drakken quickly found herself at a severe disadvantage. Knowing victory was unlikely, she snarled one last time, then spread her wings and took to the skies, cursing Rowan as she made her retreat."
                return
            else:
                "With a triumphant smile, the drakken approached him - but the moment she noticed the dagger by his side, a dangerous glint enter her slitted eyes."
                drak "Thinking about making use of that little toy of yours? Too bad - you wont get a chance!"

if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 9, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "The drakken proved to be overconfident to a fault. She sought to swiftly overpower him through sheer force, which Rowan was quickly able to turn against her. A hard impact on the ground and a large gash on the leg soon followed."
    "Realizing her folly, the winged woman made a hasty retreat, flying away from what she'd just thought was an easy target mere moments before."
    "Rowan watched her go, then cleaned and put away his sword."
    return
else:

    "The drakken fell upon the man with a vengeance. She sought to quickly overpower him through sheer force, but Rowan found a way to turn it against her, tripping her and striking her leg."
    "She rolled out just in time to avoid a crippling injury. She snarled and threw herself at him again, this time more careful of his capabilities."
    "The two danced for a long time, equally matched, locked in a battle of attrition."
    "Rowan heaved in pain, as a particularly brutal strike to his chest broke a few bones in his rib cage, while the drakken growled in frustration, unable to go for the kill."
    "After a yet another reckless charge from the drakken, when Rowan almost took an eye off her, the woman finally sombered up, a little."
    "Unwilling to risk her life for a sack of coins, the she spread her wings and took to the skies, cursing the hero as she fled."
    "Injured and exhausted, Rowan tended to his wounds, then continued on."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt", "mental_shame",], "grevious_damage")
    return






label roadside_incident:



scene bg31 with fade

"While on one of the side roads that criss-cross over the plains, Rowan encountered an incident of sorts. Two horse drawn carts had collided with one another, and the two owners were involved in a heated argument."
"The two were very agitated and after seeing Rowan, one asked him to mediate their dispute as both because he was an outsider and a hero. One believed that the other needed to pay for the damage caused, the other didn't think that was very fair."
"After inspecting the scene a little and hearing both stories, it became obvious to Rowan that the man trying to avoid paying for damages was the one at fault. There was no reason, save for carelessness or malicious intent that could have caused the collision."
"However, shortly before he made his decision, the man at fault quietly told him that he'd be willing to give the hero half of the money he'd need to pay if a judgement was made in his favour."
menu:
    "Accept the bribe and side with the man at fault":
        $ released_block_rollback()
        "After making the judgement and watching the other trader storm off while ranting about being cheated, Rowan accepted the payment from the other trader."
        "He felt guilty about doing this, but he needed to get any money he could to protect himself and his wife."
        $ change_treasury(30)
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
    "Side with the man in the right":

        $ released_block_rollback()
        "Rowan's sense of justice wasn't about to be swayed by a pouch of coins, he sided with the man who was owed. The other merchant called him a fool before paying the other and storming off."
        "The man who'd been wronged praised the hero for his high morals after learning that the other had tried to bribe him."
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 3
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:


    event('lost_flock', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('the_hanged_man', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


label lost_flock:

$ released_block_rollback()
scene bg31 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

"Upon the grassy hillocks ahead Rowan saw dotted a large flock of sheep, unusual since there were no settlements close at hand. Lost, the possession of slain farmers, or the result of extravagant carelessness? Impossible to tell."

menu:
    "Round them up.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I've found something that may prove useful. Send me a few orcs."
        "A short time later, a small detachment of orcs arrived. They were disgusted at first with the task assigned to them, but once Rowan described what he had in mind, they set about it eagerly enough."
        "After an hour or so, most of the sheep were rounded up and funnelled back through the portal."
        "Back at Bloodmeen, the garrison licked their lips as they watched the witless, woolly train arrive and be shepherded towards the abattoir."
        cook "Tonight, you lucky scumbuckets, we feast!"
        orcs "OORAH!"
        "Rowan felt a pang of guilt about this literal act of sheep-rustling. But he knew an army marches on its belly, they would be able to sell some of the excess meat, and bandits would probably have helped themselves if he hadn't."
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ change_morale(5)
        $ change_treasury(15)
        return
    "Try to return them.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "It took him a while, but eventually Rowan was able to find a tiny hamlet and ask about who the sheep might belong to. The inhabitants said they were likely the property of another village, destroyed by orcs."
        "Were they telling the truth? Either way, Rowan made the lives of these peasants immeasurably better by helping to herd the lost sheep to their own paddocks. He left with their praises and gratitude ringing in his ears."
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        $ avatar.mp -= 2
        return
    "Ignore them":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The sheep were somebody else's problem - or boon. Either way, Rowan did not trouble himself any further about the fate of these stupid creatures."
        return






label the_hanged_man:

scene bg31 with fade

"Rowan had been walking through the fields for the better part of the day when he spied a lonely tree in the distance, a solitary figure in green against the horizon."
"His heart sank a little as he grew closer; something large was hanging from one of the trees sturdier branches, flapping back and forth in the breeze."
"The hero could only hope that his assumptions about the shape were wrong."
"An hour later, his worst fear was confirmed. He could see the man hanging from the tree, the rope tied around a neck that had broken from the weight of the body, leaving a face transfixed with a perverse grin by rigour mortis to loll about at the winds fancy."
"How long the corpse had been up there, he could not tell, but it hadnt entered the later stages of decay, so he could only assume it had not been too long. He was equally unsure about the events that had lead this man to this particularly cruel end. "
"While there was always the possibility that the man was a criminal, perhaps even an especially vile one, in dark times like these suspicious villagers were often just as likely to hang a stranger."
"The only question he could really answer at this moment was what he was going to do about the poor mans body."

menu:
    "Plunder it.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        "During the war, Rowan had learned the importance of survival, and in his current predicament, that skill was more necessary than it had ever been. He felt bad about what he was doing, but whatever the man had now was of no use to him anyway."
        if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Rowan spryly made his way up the trunk of the tree, and carefully edged his way along the relatively sturdy branch from which the body hung."
            "The extra weight made the branch unsteady, and it threatened to break with each new step, but in the end it held long enough for the hero to make his way across."
            "Pulling his sword from its scabbard, he severed the rope, cutting the man free."
            $ temp = dice(3)
            if temp == 1:
                "Back on the ground, Rowan began the unsavoury task of searching the body. As he ran his hand along the lining of the mans tunic, he discovered that whoever had done this before him had not done their job well enough."
                "Once again drawing his sword, he cut away at the shirts stitching to reveal a secret pocket, within which had been hidden a small coin purse."
                $ change_treasury(dice(2)+10)
                menu:
                    "Bury him.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "Rowan began the task of preparing a grave for the man to lie in. Without a shovel, all he had to dig with was his hands, and it was a long and arduous task."
                        "Eventually though, Rowan had dug out a pit deep enough for the man, and he carefully placed the body in it. After saying a silent prayer to Solansia for the mans soul, he began the task and refilling the hole."
                        "By the time he was done, night had fallen, but he felt a lot better for what he had done, despite the time lost. After all, we all need somebody else to do this for us."
                        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
                        $ avatar.mp -= 2
                        return
                    "Leave the Corpse.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "It was getting late, and Rowan decided that he didnt have time to do anything more with the body. Nature, and the local wildlife, would have to take care of the rest."
                        return
            elif temp == 2:
                "Back on the ground, Rowan began the unsavoury task of searching the body. However, what he had assumed to be the usual post-death bloat turned out to be something much worse - corpse worms!"
                "As he pressed against the dead mans tunic, the body exploded, foul gas leaking from the new cavity in its chest. Rowan staggered back, bile rising in his throat, to avoid infection from the disgusting parasites."
                "When he felt he had reached a safe distance, he twisted his body to retch, being violently sick on the soft grass."
                "He had been very lucky to survive an encounter with corpse worms without becoming infected, but he was still going to feel quite ill for quite some time."
                $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_shame",], "light_damage")
                return
            else:

                "Back on the ground, Rowan began the unsavoury task of searching the body. He carefully ran his hands over the body, seeking anything that may have been missed, but it was to no avail."
                "Whoever had hung him had already picked him clean of anything that might have been useful, if the man had had anything to begin with, that is."
                $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
                menu:
                    "Bury him.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "Rowan began the task of preparing a grave for the man to lie in. Without a shovel, all he had to dig with was his hands, and it was a long and arduous task."
                        "Eventually though, Rowan had dug out a pit deep enough for the man, and he carefully placed the body in it. After saying a silent prayer to Solansia for the mans soul, he began the task and refilling the hole."
                        "By the time he was done, night had fallen, but he felt a lot better for what he had done, despite the time lost. After all, we all need somebody else to do this for us."
                        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
                        $ avatar.mp -= 2
                        return
                    "Leave the Corpse.":

                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "It was getting late, and Rowan decided that he didnt have time to do anything more with the body. Nature, and the local wildlife, would have to take care of the rest."
                        return
        else:

            "Rowan spryly made his way up the trunk of the tree, and carefully edged his way along the relatively sturdy branch from which the body hung."
            "The extra weight made the branch unsteady, and as the hero edged along towards where the corpse hung, he slipped and fell."
            if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                "Quickly twisting his body, he somehow managed to land legs first, grunting from the force of the impact, but preventing a major injury."
                "Not wishing to test his luck twice, he threw the body one last look, said a short prayer to Solansia, then went on his way."
                return
            else:

                "A sharp stab of pain was accompanied by a sickening crunch as he landed left foot first on the ground, and he was sure his ankle had snapped."
                "There was no way of getting up the tree in his current state, and all he could do was limp off, leaving the tree and its strange fruit behind."
                $ avatar.take_damage (["legs",], "normal_damage")
                return
    "Bury it.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
        "Rowan couldnt just leave the man there, he deserved a proper burial like everyone else, regardless of the reasons that he may have been hanged. No one should be left to rot, and it wouldnt be long before the body began to attract carrion."
        if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Rowan spryly made his way up the trunk of the tree, and carefully edged his way along the relatively sturdy branch from which the body hung."
            "The extra weight made the branch unsteady, and it threatened to break with each new step, but in the end it held long enough for the hero to make his way across."
            "Pulling his sword from its scabbard, he severed the rope, cutting the man free."
            "Back on the ground, Rowan began the task of preparing a grave for the man to lie in. Without a shovel, all he had to dig with was his hands, and it was a long and arduous task."
            "Eventually though, Rowan had dug out a pit deep enough for the man, and he carefully placed the body in it. After saying a silent prayer to Solansia for the mans soul, he began the task and refilling the hole."
            "By the time he was done, night had fallen, but he felt a lot better for what he had done, despite the time lost. After all, we all need somebody else to do this for us."

            $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
            $ avatar.mp -= 2
            return
        else:
            "Rowan spryly made his way up the trunk of the tree, and carefully edged his way along the relatively sturdy branch from which the body hung."
            "The extra weight made the branch unsteady, and as the hero edged along towards where the corpse hung, he slipped and fell."
            if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                "Quickly twisting his body, he somehow managed to land legs first, grunting from the force of the impact, but preventing a major injury."
                "Not wishing to test his luck twice, he threw the body one last look, said a short prayer to Solansia, then went on his way."
                return
            else:

                "A sharp stab of pain was accompanied by a sickening crunch as he landed left foot first on the ground, and he was sure his ankle had snapped."
                "There was no way of getting up the tree in his current state, and all he could do was limp off, leaving the tree and its strange fruit behind."
                $ avatar.take_damage (["legs",], "normal_damage")
                return
    "Leave it.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan felt bad, but after all he could not be sure what type of a man the person hanging from the tree had been. For all he knew, this punishment could have been well deserved."
        "With the twins being such harsh task masters, and the price of failure being so high for both Rowan and his wife, he decided to leave the body as press on."
        "Hopefully, someone else would come along and bury the poor fellow."
        $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:




    event('brigand_slavers', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, depends=('famine_looms', 'raeve_keep_visit_goal2'),
        group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('tower_ruin', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)
    event('impure_visions', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "plains" or world.cur_tile_type == "road"', 'week > 21', 'castle.buildings["brothel"].lvl >= 1',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


label brigand_slavers:


scene bg31 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg31

"Rowan heard the group long before they came into view."
"Many feet, marching out of time; Rough laughter and swearing asides; the rattle and clink of chains. Half a dozen men, armed with knives, swords and crossbows, marching twenty souls in rags, bound together at the wrists."
"When he saw Rowan on the road ahead, the leader called a halt with a sharp jerk of his hand."

brig "'Ere, I know you. The big peasant hero from the last war, ain't it? Reagan, or summat. Sounds as if you've been changing your stripes, though. Sad state of this world, eh?"

"He gave the train behind him a lazy eye. A couple of the other brigands looked away, bitterness on their lean, dirty faces."

brig " Well, hero lad, we ain't got no quarrel with you. These are different times, when ordinary jacks got to do some hard things in order to stay alive."
brig "Reckon a real man of the people would see that, and go about his business, and let us go about ours. That sound about right?"

"The other bandits watched Rowan carefully, hands close to their weapons. The slaves at the head of the train looked at Rowan, hollow-eyed and helpless."

menu:
    "Let them go.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I have no interest in any of this. Get out of my sight."
        "The brigand leader smirked, and his compatriots relaxed."
        brig "I'm glad you've got some sense about you, at least. A pleasant day, Sir Robert, or whatever it was."
        "He jerked his hand brusquely, and the other brigands shoved the slave train back into motion. The sound of chains and shuffling of feet took a while to fade entirely out of range of Rowan's ears."
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        return
    "Demand they release the slaves.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        $ event_tmp['test fail'] = 0
        ro "You will release those people this instant, or I'll kill you where you stand, blaggard."
        brig "Shame. I was led to believe you were smart."
        if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "One of the other men suddenly raised his crossbow and fired. Rowan acrobatically flung himself to one side, and the bolt whistled past his shoulder."
        else:
            "One of the other men suddenly raised his crossbow and fired. Rowan jerked to one side, but could not stop the bolt thudding with numbing force into shoulder."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["arms",], "light_damage")
            $ event_tmp['test fail'] =+ 1
        "Soon after, the brigand leader was upon him, foul-smelling and fierce, trying to bear hug him into the point of his dirk."
        if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Anticipating the attack, Rowan performed a swift strike to his guts, stopping the assault. He followed up with a brutal uppercut to the man's unshaven chin, forcing him to back off."
        else:
            "Rowan jumped back, putting some distance between them, only to hiss in pain as he felt the blade slice against his chest."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing",], "normal_damage")
            $ event_tmp['test fail'] =+ 1
        if event_tmp['test fail'] == 2:
            "Doubled up in shock from his wounds, Rowan could not stop the brute punching him in the gut and sending him sprawling into the roadside ditch."
            "Jeering laughter and cheers from the other bandits, interspersed with aghast groans from the slaves, accompanied his fall."
            brig "This world ain't got a place for your type anymore, hero lad. Learn that, or die."
            "He jerked his hand brusquely, and the other brigands shoved the slave train back into motion. The sound of chains and shuffling of feet took a while to fade entirely out of range of Rowan's ears."
            $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
            return
        else:
            "Rowan pulled away long enough to pull out his own blade, and swung it hard and true across his assailant's unguarded throat. With a wet choke, he collapsed into the dirt."
            ro "Run, or face me, cowards."
            "The other brigands' eyes flicked between the body of their leader and Rowan, then first one then the rest turned and fled. Rowan searched the corpse's pockets, and duly found a key that fitted the shackles of the slaves."
            slave "I - I don't know what we'll do, truth be told, master. We were fleeing south from the famine when they jumped us. They took what little we had. But... anything is better than being at the mercy of men like that."
            slave "We'll think of something. Thank you so much, Sir Rowan. Thank you."
            "Rowan watched them depart, aglow with chivalric pride."
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(20)
            return

    "Buy Slaves." if castle.treasury > 24:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        ro "(They're offering these prisoners for cheaper than what I could probably ransom them for. And even being at the whim of Andras and Jezera is better than being marched to their deaths by this lot...)"
        ro "Alright. I'll take some."
        brig "How many?"

        menu:
            "Buy 5" if castle.treasury >= 5 * 5:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ event_tmp['buy slaves'] = 5
            "Buy 10" if castle.treasury >= 10 * 5:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ event_tmp['buy slaves'] = 10
            "Buy 15" if castle.treasury >= 15 * 5:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ event_tmp['buy slaves'] = 15
            "Buy 20" if castle.treasury >= 20 * 5:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ event_tmp['buy slaves'] = 20
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Keeping a watchful eye on the other brigands, Rowan handed the gold over."

        if event_tmp['buy slaves'] < 20:
            "The leader produced a key, and snapped clear the number of ragged souls Rowan had just purchased."
        else:

            "The brigands shoved forward the full score of ragged souls Rowan had just purchased."
        slave "You- you have no right to do this! We are just ordinary men, like you-"
        brig "Quit yer yapping, dog! A pleasure doing business with you, Sir Redmond. I only hope we get to do so again."
        "With the crystal, it only took Rowan a few minutes to call in a squad of orcs, who roughly led the ragged chattel away."
        "Watching them go, Rowan could almost convince himself he'd more or less rescued these people from being either marched to death, or sold to even worse masters. Almost."

        $ change_treasury(-5 * event_tmp['buy slaves'])
        $ change_prisoners(event_tmp['buy slaves'])
        return
    "Kill Them, Take the Slaves For Yourself.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 10
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ event_tmp['test fail'] = 0
        ro "Filth like you don't deserve slaves. I believe I'll kill you, and take them as my own."
        brig "You will, will you?"
        if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "One of the other men suddenly raised his crossbow and fired. Rowan acrobatically flung himself to one side, and the bolt whistled past his shoulder."
        else:
            "One of the other men suddenly raised his crossbow and fired. Rowan jerked to one side, but could not stop the bolt thudding with numbing force into shoulder."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["arms",], "light_damage")
            $ event_tmp['test fail'] =+ 1
        "Soon after, the brigand leader was upon him, foul-smelling and fierce, trying to bear hug him into the point of his dirk."
        if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Anticipating the attack, Rowan performed a swift strike to his guts, stopping the assault. He followed up with a brutal uppercut to the man's unshaven chin, forcing him to back off."
        else:
            "Rowan jumped back, putting some distance between them, only to hiss in pain as he felt the blade slice against his chest."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing",], "normal_damage")
            $ event_tmp['test fail'] =+ 1
        if event_tmp['test fail'] == 2:
            "Doubled up in shock from his wounds, Rowan could not stop the brute punching him in the gut and sending him sprawling into the roadside ditch."
            "Jeering laughter and cheers from the other bandits, interspersed with aghast groans from the slaves, accompanied his fall."
            brig "This world ain't got a place for your type anymore, hero lad. Learn that, or die."
            "He jerked his hand brusquely, and the other brigands shoved the slave train back into motion. The sound of chains and shuffling of feet took a while to fade entirely out of range of Rowan's ears."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_rage",], "normal_damage")
            return
        else:
            "Rowan pulled away long enough to pull out his own blade, and swung it hard and true across his assailant's unguarded throat. With a wet choke, he collapsed into the dirt."
            "Rowan advanced upon the other brigands, face alive and terrible with blood lust. Before he'd even reached the first, though, they had fled, unnerved and aghast at this living embodiment of chaos they'd been unfortunate to happen upon."
            "The slaves drew back from him and the corpse twitching in the dirt, ashen terror chalked on their gaunt faces."
            ro "Do exactly as I say and you won't share the fate of that fool."
            "With the crystal, it only took Rowan a few minutes to call in a squad of orcs, who roughly led the ragged chattel away. Rowan watched them go, thoroughly satisfied with his catch and the manner in which it was gained."
            $ change_prisoners(20)
            return






label tower_ruin:


scene bg31 with fade

"Stood on top of a nearby hill was the ruin of an old watchtower - a solitary finger of stone crumbling off into nothing thirty feet off the ground, a remnant from a different age of man."
"It would be the den of ne'er-do-wells, or haunted, Rowan guessed. In the lowlands, unguarded finished stone was rarely left for long before it was appropriated by peasantry."
"He had to consider whether it was worth the risk and time to explore the ruin."

menu:
    "Search.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan made his way up the rubble-strewn hill and entered the tower through a gap in the wall."
        "There was bad taste to the air inside, a feeling of malignity and despair seemingly baked into the stone itself, confirming his suspicion that the place was haunted."
        if avatar.skill_roll("stealth", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Rowan kept as quiet as possible as he picked his way through the stone and rotting furniture inside, searching for anything that might be valuable."
            "The ominous oppressiveness of the tower remained, but Rowan kept his thoughts as innocuous and quiet as his footstep, and this way it seemed he avoided disturbing the unsleeping shades that lurked within it."
            $ change_mp(-1)
            $ event_tmp['loot rolls'] = dice(3)
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            if event_tmp['loot rolls'] == 1:
                "Unfortunately, there was nothing of interest in the tower. The ghosts here guarded nothing but bitter memories of their own demise, it seemed."
                "Disappointed, Rowan crept carefully back out of the ruin and continued on his way."
                return
            elif event_tmp['loot rolls'] == 2:
                "In the tower's lower level, Rowan found a storage area, which looked like it had already been ransacked - and within which a large number of people had met unpleasant ends, going off the number of skeletons he had to toe his way around."
                "In a small depression by the far wall, he found a small chest filled with thick coins. Ancient denomination, but gleaming softly with gold."
                "The chest wasn't hidden. Why hadn't it been taken? Cursed? Nothing bad seemed to happen when Rowan gingerly fingered the coins, then transferred them to his own pouch, then retraced his steps back out of the tower."
                "Happy with his prize and even happier to leave the haunted ruin behind him, he headed back down the hill and continued on his way."
                $ change_treasury(100)
                return
            else:
                "There was nothing of material value in the tower, all of it lost to whatever catastrophe had befallen the place when it had known living occupants."
                "However - in the main chamber, Rowan found a large map nailed to the wall, crumbling but still well preserved."
                "It showed mountains, rivers, fortresses and arsenals, troop movements, terrain bottlenecks, where stores would be kept in times of war."
                "It was clearly outdated, but from his own knowledge Rowan could discern that it was a map of Rosaria, its main settlements and granaries unchanged."
                "He thought this information may well allow him to guess how and where the Baron's forces were likely to line up, maybe even get the jump on them should it come to a straight fight."
                "He carefully copied the map's details down, then retraced his steps out of the tower, happy to leave the cursed place behind."

                return
        else:

            "Rowan tried to remain as quiet as possible as he picked his way through the stone and rotting furniture inside."
            "He searched for anything that might be valuable, but the black atmosphere compressed around him until it felt like he was suffocating, body and mind."
            "It was like drowning at the bottom of a deep, deep well. Down which {i}things{/i} were whispering terrible things..."
            "Rowan's nerve failed, and he stumbled desperately back to the gap in the wall and collapsed out of it, heaving down great lungfuls of air once he was back outside."
            "He recovered his breath after a few moments - but the feeling of being tainted, black words and thoughts insinuated into his mind, remained."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_rage", "mental_shame",], "light_damage")
            $ change_mp(-1)
            $ avatar.corruption += 5
            return
    "Leave it alone.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Let sleeping towers lie, Rowan decided. He continued on his way, quickly leaving the ruin behind."
        return





label impure_visions:

scene bg31 with fade

"Through what felt like endless plains and open fields, Rowan came across a dirt road that wound past an abandoned church and stretched onward into the distance, disappearing through the trees."
"It was not the road that caught Rowan's eye, however, but the modestly dressed nun walking along it."
"The nun held herself in a dignified manner, her nose turned up in distaste as she passed the church. She looked insulted by its clear abandonment, as though she too were forgotten in this empty field."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

sisgw "Well met traveler. May I have your name."

ro "To you as well, sister. I am Rowan."

"She smiled, her footsteps slowing to a stop in front of him. Rowan halted as well, giving the woman a modest smile in return."
"Now that she was close enough, he could see just how young this nun was: barely past her youth but no less a woman, all of her feminine shame hidden behind thick layers of black robes."
"Rowan saw her eyes light up with recognition."

sisgw "You are not {i}the Rowan{/i}, are you?"

ro "Oh...Im afraid I am."

"The nun bowed, and Rowan recognized the look of admiration in her eyes."

sisgw "It is an honour to meet you, Hero. The people cannot thank you enough for your service."

ro "The pleasure is all mine, but please, just leave it as Rowan. And whom do I have the pleasure of meeting out here?"

"The nun held herself upright, ever the prim and proper lady."

$ gwenName = "Sister Gwen"

sisgw "Sister Gwendoline Mathy at your service, sir Rowan."

"She smiled a little to herself as she spoke his name."

sisgw "But everyone calls me Sister Gwen for short."

ro "Sister Gwen it shall be then. Ah, since I have you here, could you tell me where the next town is? I have to replenish some of my supplies."

"Sister Gwen gestured further down the road, opposite the way she came."

sisgw "The nearest town is just a little ways down this path here. Would you allow me to accompany you?"

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "Rowan shot her body an occasional glance as he walked. A shame it was hidden by those dowdy religious robes. Nuns were no fun."

"Sister Gwen held herself a little taller and walked alongside Rowan toward the next town. As sunset settled over the horizon, Rowan wondered what a nun as young and unarmed as Sister Gwen was doing out here alone."

ro "So, if you don't mind me asking, what are you doing out here? It's dangerous to be crossing between towns at night."

sisgw "It's not technically night yet though, is it, Rowan?"
sisgw "I am here on behalf of the Torsend Abbey. There have been rumors, you see, of well, rather strange occurrences happening in Rosaria, so I've been asked to look into them."

ro "Strange occurrences?"

"He already had a pretty good idea as to what Gwen was referring to-- the changes he had been participating in were not exactly meant to be kept a secret-- but knowing how quickly word travelled left him feeling unsettled. "
"His involvement with Bloodmeen was only growing, and there was only so much time before everyone knew what became of their dear Hero."
"Sister Gwen appeared reluctant to relay the information, but Rowan could sense the trust in her eyes as she looked over the great Hero of Karst, and decided he was worthy of such tales."

sisgw "Oh, absurd things: demons, incubi, orcs, what have you. All ridiculous nonsense, if you ask me, but the faith will not hesitate to ease the minds of the people here."

ro "Ridiculous, you say?"

sisgw "Of course. The only people that can claim to see an incubus or succubus are people of impure thoughts. A true sighting would be a rare thing indeed. Only a truly impure woman would imagine such a creature visiting her in the night."

"Sister Gwen shook her head in disgust, {i}tsk{/i}'ing quietly to herself."

sisgw "What these people need is to pray for forgiveness and cast out the impurity in their hearts. Nothing more."

"Sister Gwen seemed so certain and confident in her speech that, if Rowan hadn't seen the dangers himself firsthand, he may have been inclined to believe her."

menu:
    "Tell her to take the threat seriously.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "It was bad enough that Sister Gwen felt she could wander between towns alone, but to not even take the threats her own abbess gave her seriously It worried him more than Rowan cared to admit."
        else:
            "Surely this maiden was heading to a disaster. To disbelieve even the warnings of her own abbess."
            "Perhaps it would be karma to see her taken and exposed to the true dangers that lurked out there. But, some small part of Rowan could not let that happen."
        "Not wanting to drive her away from his warning, Rowan decided to be careful with how he approached the topic."
        "He needed to warn her, but if he even gave the slightest hint away of his own allegiance with Andras and Jezera, Sister Gwen would never take him seriously. In fact, she may even condemn him entirely"
        ro "You know, Sister Gwen, I've faced many beasts since my time in the war. The demon lord may be dead, but those that followed him are not."
        sisgw "Is that so?"
        "Sister Gwen did not seem to believe him. She spoke as though entertaining a child's story. Did she really see no threat here? He had to make her understand somehow."
        ro "I worry for the villages here, Sister Gwen. I pray they do not get taken in by the creatures wandering these woods."
        "Her laughter was not something Rowan had expected."
        sisgw "You mean to pull my leg. Just because you are a hero does not mean I will fall for these gags. We all know such problems were taken care of long ago."
        sisgw "Karnas is dead. There wont be another demon war for a lifetime."
        "She dismissed his warning with a wave of her slim hand. Rowan could not help but realize just how small Sister Gwen was: naively brave and new to the world."
        "She had likely spent much of her life up until this point in a convent, sheltered from the travesties that unravelled throughout Rosaria."
        ro "I am not joking, sister."
        "Sister Gwen raised an eyebrow, but after seeing the grave look on his face, he noticed how her body stiffened and she seemed to actually take a glance at her surroundings, searching between the trees and across the plains for one of the horrendous beasts her church spoke of."
        sisgw "You believe in these rumors then, Rowan?"
        ro "I believe that times are changing, sister, and there are more things that stalk the land than just wild animals."
        "Sister Gwen drew silent, and the sun dipped lower over the horizon, stretching the shadows of the nearby forest across the fields like clawed hands. There was a chill in the air, a foreboding that could not be ignored."
        sisgw "Could you say you have seen this firsthand, Rowan? The demonic activity?"
        "Her gaze was searching, and he knew she was putting her trust in him as a hero to tell the truth. While she kept her expression indifferent, Rowan noticed how her hands were clenched tightly in front of her and that she stepped a little quicker down the road."
        ro "...Yes. I have."
        "The nun's lips pressed together in a tight line. She did not want to believe in it, but hearing it come from a man who had fought these very creatures firsthand, it was hard to ignore."
        ro "You should be careful, Sister Gwen. These monsters are nothing to take lightly, and if you do, they will have you in their trap before you realize it."
        "The weight of the amulet suddenly felt very heavy around Rowan's neck, but he tried not to draw attention to it. Sister Gwen's face paled and she nodded, her body moving a little closer to Rowan as they continued their journey to town."
        sisgw "...I see."
        "Although she did not make any such promises, Rowan felt that he had gotten through to her, and that was enough."
        "They reached the outskirts of a local village shortly after, and Rowan bid the nun farewell. There wasn't much in his power he could do, but every little warning counted."
        return

    "Teach her a kinky lesson." if avatar.corruption > 30:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ change_favor('jezera', 1)
        jump gwenSex

label gwenSex:

"The nun's air of haughtiness and superiority rubbed Rowan the wrong way. He had seen firsthand what these monsters could do, and somehow this woman thought she was above it all; immune to the effects of every other village around her."
"A little further down the road, an idea popped into his mind, and Rowan knew precisely how to make Sister Gwen take the threat seriously."

ro "It's getting dark; we should set up camp for the night."

"Sister Gwen raised a brow and glanced back down the road."

sisgw "We are not that far off from the village. Surely we can reach it if we pick up the pace."

ro "I would rather not risk the journey. It should be nightfall by the time we arrive, and the road will be difficult to see in the dark. I would rather not risk getting lost."

sisgw "No doubt, youre the expert. Very well. Allow us to rest for the night; I'm sure the demons can wait another night."

"She smirked at her own joke and helped Rowan set up camp, handling the meal prep while Rowan fetched wood and established a fire."
"When he was a little ways off from their campsite, one arm full of sticks and broken logs, Rowan spoke into his amulet."

ro "Jezera?"

show jezera neutral behind bg31

je "Yes? Is there a problem?"

"Although usually somewhat patient with him, Rowan briefly wondered if he had interrupted something. From the small moans he heard in the background, he was certain the answer was yes."

ro "I need you to send me an incubus. Tell him to go along with what I say."

je "An incubus? Really, Rowan, if you needed sex, I'm sure you could--"

ro "It's not for me, Jezera. Can you send him or not?"

je "Very well. It should take him a few hours to get to you from the portal. I'm curious about what you plan to do to him, though, so I'll have him relay everything when he returns."

"He didn't really care what Jezera did with the incubus afterwards, as long as he followed Rowan's lead."
"After a few hours, the sun dipped low over the horizon, basking the fields in twilight, and the fire was raging high. Rowan dumped the rest of the sticks and logs into the center while Sister Gwen served up some sandwiches she made in his absence."

ro "So, what made you decide to go into the convent, sister?"

sisgw "Oh, following the Goddess's words were always my calling. When I was a child, I-- A-Aaaahhh!!"

show incubus 2 neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"Sister Gwen let out a shriek as an incubus appeared beside the fire in a grand display of fog and smoke, as though he were stepping out of thin air. Rowan was careful not to look at the incubus, keeping his gaze focused on Sister Gwen."

ro "What is it, sister? Are you alright?"

"Rowan glanced back at the smirking incubus, then further across the plains around him, pretending to see nothing."

ro "What is it?"

"Sister Gwen gaped at him, just as quickly diverting her gaze back to the incubus standing proudly beside the fire. The incubus's hips swayed as he walked closer to the nun. She scooted away."

sisgw "Don't you see him?! You must! He's right there!"

"She thrust a hand out towards the incubus, who quickly snatched her palm and gave her finger a little suckle. She yanked her hand away and clutched it to her chest, her face blossoming in a bright red."
"Rowan tried not to laugh or even smile. It was no easy task, especially considering how flustered the nun was."

ro "I don't see anything, Sister. There's nothing there."

"The incubus' eyes sparkled as he picked up on Rowan's intentions. There was little keeping him clothed in the first place, but the demon removed the thin cloth wrapped around his waist, dropping it into a pile beside the campfire."

ro "What are you seeing, Sister?"

"Sister Gwen stammered out a response, desperately working to shield her eyes from the disrobing demon, but he was difficult to ignore."

sisgw "A-A-An I-Incubus"

"She could barely get the word out, the pallor of her skin turning an even brighter red as she caught a glimpse of the incubus removing his pants. Rowan looked in the same direction as her, toward the incubus, but played dubious."

ro "An incubus? I don't see anything, sister."

scene cg904 with fade
pause 2
scene cg905 with dissolve
pause 3
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg905

"The lustful demon wrapped a strong hand around his cock and pumped, earning another frightened squeak of the nun. She did not glance away this time, however; her gaze was frozen on the steady movements of the incubus as he pleasured himself right beside her."

sisgw "B-But it's right the--"

ro "Are you sure you see it? You aren't having impure thoughts, are you, sister?"

"Rowan cocked his head to the side and looked at her politely, but inside he was laughing away, enjoying the sight of the nun squirming uncomfortably on the ground."
"This was what she deserved, after all, for insisting there was no danger here."

sisgw "N-No, of course not Forgive me, I must have been mistaken."

"But she looked at the incubus deadon, her youthful curiosity getting the better of her as she watched the incubus dance around her, his cock growing with each flick of the wrist. His one visible eye roamed across her body, seeming to pierce through each layer of her dress."
"Something changed in the nun's expression, and Rowan saw her haughtiness subside into a natural desire as her eyes traced every sway of the demon's hips, the broad expanse of his chest, and the hard erection poking out from his crotch."
"It was likely she had never seen an exposed man before, and even more likely that she never felt the desire of one pressed against her body."
"Rowan stood up, and while the incubus spy did not falter in his self pleasure, Sister Gwen jumped, certainly haven forgotten that the Hero of Karst was even there. She looked away in shame."

ro "Well, since you're so worried, I'll go make sure there are no demons in the area."

sisgw "W-What? No, you needn't do that"

"She reached out to stop him, but her fingers paused in the air. Rowan could see she was afraid, but it was not what the incubus would do if she was left alone with him that scared her; it was what she might do."

ro "({i}Perhaps she shouldn't have such impure thoughts{/i}.)"


"Rowan smirked."

"Oh, don't worry. I won't be gone long. I think it will give us both some peace of mind."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

"Ignoring her stammering objections, Rowan gave the nun a little wave and walked off into the woods."

scene cg906 with fade
pause 3
show incubus 2 behind cg906


"Just out of sight behind the forest foliage, Rowan leaned against the bark of a tree and watched with a mischievous gaze."

traz "Sister, huh? A little nun~ Now that's just too cute. My name is Trazear. Remember that when you're screaming with pleasure."

"He winked at her. Despite the sweetness in his tone, the incubus's voice was husky as he bent down to her eye level."
"Rowan chuckled as the nun had trouble keeping eye contact with the incubus as he continued the steady movements on his cock. "

traz "Don't be so shy. Here, you can touch it."

"Sister Gwen let out a small gasp as the incubus took her hands and wrapped it around his cock. She sat still, her body unmoving."

sisgw "You're not real Y-You're just a figment of my imagination"

traz "Oh, then you must have a pretty dirty imagination."

"She flushed to the tips of her ears and looked away, but she did not remove her hands."

traz " Here~ It must be your first time. Let me help you."

"The incubus knelt down in front of her and placed his hands over hers, moving them up and down his shaft."
"Sister Gwen tried to avert her gaze, but soon she could not resist her own curiosity and she stared in amazement as Trazear's cock twitched and throbbed beneath her palms. "
"Rowan had to bite back an audible laugh as he watched the nun's curiosity take hold of her. It was too easy for her to drop decorum and give in to her base instincts."
"After a few moments, the incubus released his hold on her hands and moved them to her thighs, pushing the fabric of her dress up as she worked on him by herself. She didn't even seem to notice him removing her dress, her focus solely on the smooth curve of his shaft."

traz "Is it what you thought it would be?"

sisgw "I-It It's smooth."

traz "Why don't you taste it?"

"Sister Gwen lowered her head and timidly licked the slit of his tip. Trazear stroked her hair with one hand while the other pinched and pulled at her nipples, giving each one an equal amount of attention in turn."

traz "Oh, aren't you lovely."

scene cg907 with fade
pause 3
show incubus 2 behind cg907

"The compliment urged her on, and Sister Gwen opened her mouth, allowing the tip to move past her lips."
"There was no doubt she was inexperienced, but Trazear was patient and allowed her to explore different techniques on his cock, thrusting deeper inside of her mouth with each pleasant touch until she was gagging."
"Trazear pulled out of her mouth, earning a disappointed whimper from the nun. He smirked down at her and nudged her down onto her back."

scene cg908 with fade
pause 3
show incubus 2 behind cg908

"Rowan could see the embarrassment on her face as Trazear forced her legs apart and settled between her gaping thighs. "

traz "My oh my~ Is this all for me? What a {i}dirty{/i} little nun."

"Trazear ran a finger along her slit and pressed it into his mouth, licking the juices clean off. Her body shuddered, her hips involuntarily jerking toward him."

traz "Simply delightful."

"Wasting no more time, the incubus shoved himself fully into her at once, earning a pained cry from the nun."

traz "Oh right! You're a virgin. I should have taken that slowly, right?"

"Trazear thrusted in and out of her with a little more care, and with each movement, the pain inside of Sister Gwen seemed to ease into a needy pleasure instead."
"Rowan didn't expect Sister Gwen to know what to do, but it seemed Trazear was happy to take on a more dominant role as he fucked the nun's open cunt, each thrust and clench of her pussy pushing them close to the edge. "
"Sister Gwen dug her nails into the ground and hooked her legs around his waist as Trazear grabbed her breasts for leverage. Rowan grinned at the sight of her bouncing chest as Trazear rocked her body against the ground. "
"Her soft moans turned into cries, and she seemed no longer able to contain herself as he pounded into her body harder--"
"Harder--"
"Harder--"

sisgw "G-Goddess!!"

show cg908 with sshake
show cg908 with sshake
scene cg909 with flash
pause 3

"Her back arched toward him as she met her climax, her body convulsing uncontrollably as Trazear continued to fuck her senseless."
"Amidst the moans of the nun's climax, Rowan heard Jezera's voice come through his amulet. He quickly stepped further into the wood so that the passionate couple would not overhear."

scene bg3 with fade
show jezera happy behind bg3
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

je "Well, that was quite the plan, Rowan! You should tell me next time you organize something like this; I'd love to be there and see it."

ro "It was more impromptu than a plan, but thanks for sending your spy over."

je "Oh, no trouble at all. He's already back, and he's brought that pleasant little girl for me to play with."

"She'd left already?"
"Now that he listened carefully, Rowan realized he could no longer hear the nun's cries of pleasure. He peeked through the foliage, surprised to see the two of them gone."
"Mistaking his silence, Jezera hurried to reassure him."

je "Don't worry, I didn't kidnap her; she agreed to come to the castle willingly. And let me tell you, we're having a {i}splendid{/i} time, aren't we, sister~?"

"Rowan could hear the nun's familiar cries of ecstasy through the amulet and chuckled to himself. Somehow, it was Jezera that won in the end."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc


init python:


    event('first_village_captured', triggers='map_res_100', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)

    event('tutorial_mine', triggers=('map_res_6', 'map_res_7', 'map_res_8',), run_count=1, only=True, priority=pr_story)


label first_village_captured:

$ released_fix_rollback()

$ first_village_capture = True



scene bg31 with fade

"As Rowan neared the rendezvous point, he began to a worrying familiarity with his surroundings. He recognized these woods, these hills."
"Climbing the last hillock, he came upon Andras and his Orc raiders readying themselves for the coming battle. Beyond them, just over the last rise, Rowan could see the confirmation of his worst fears."


show rowan hood shock at midleft with moveinleft
show andras happy at midright with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with dissolve

ro "Briarbridge were attacking Briarbridge?"

"As the closest neighboring village to Arthdale, it was a place that he'd visited many times. He knew the people, he knew the families, and now...."

an "About time you got here. Were ready to get started."

show rowan hood angry at midleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

ro "What do you want me to do?"

an "Scout out their defenses, determine how much resistance they can actually muster against an attack."
an "This isnt a slash and burn job. Today is a mission of conquest; we want to take as many of them alive as possible."

show andras happy at midright with dissolve

an "Not to worry Rowan, there will be plenty more chances in the future for looting."

"The demon savoured that last word, relishing the intonation of each syllable. Rowan felt sick."

an "Now go make yourself useful."

scene bg1 with fade

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

"It was with a surreal sense of nostalgia that Rowan walked the streets of Briarbridge. Visiting this place had been the height of adventure as a child: a distant journey to a new and unfamiliar place."
"As he wandered through the village, noting the pathetic state of their defenses, Rowans unease grew. Whatever state of alert the local militia might have been in after Arthdales burning, it had evidently passed."
"He kept his hood up, though that didnt stop the odd, inquisitive townsfolk from peering curiously at the cloaked figure wandering about. Luckily, no one he knew recognized him."
"Many times he contemplated fleeing, but in the end he did make his report to Andras. He could hear the Demon all but cackle in his head as he spoke to him through the necklace. Andras elected to attack at dusk."



an "As our armies expand, we will need to decide which of our forces we risk on these expeditions. Losses are simply a fact of conquest."
an "The orcs are ready, wait there for my arrival."

"Rowan, his task completed, made his way to the edge of town, trying desperately to not dwell on what was about to happen. "

qm " Rowan?"

"-And then fate decided to play a cruel trick."

show village elder happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan hood shock at midleft with dissolve

el "Rowan! Goddess fend, it {i}is{/i} you!"

ro "Yes, I, I...."

ro "(Oh no.)"

"With nary a word the old man rushed over and embraced him, nearly dropping his walking stick in the process."

el "Oh dear boy, it is so good to see you! I'd all but given up hope!"

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

"His warm grin left Rowan speechless. It took him a moment to regain his composure."

ro "Elder, y-you its good to see you again."

"The old man chuckled, stepping back from his hug and looking his former ward up and down."

el "I hardly recognized you under that heavy cloak."
el "Come, sit and have a drink with me! Ill introduce you to my grand niece."

ro "I-"

el "Please tell me, where is your wife? What happened with the Demons?"

"Rowan couldnt look him in the eye. He bit his lip and looked away."
"The Elders smile slowly died on his face. His expression turned to concern."

el "Dont tell me Alexias not with you?"

ro "..."

"A low breeze sent Rowans cloak fluttering, revealing for a brief moment his leather armor and the sheathed sword beneath. The Elders eyes widened."

el "Youre armed."
el "Rowan, whats going on?"

menu:
    "Warn the Elder.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ warnElder = True
        ro "Elder you need to listen to me, theres not much time."
        ro "The Demons who attacked Arthdale are about to do the same thing here. Orcs are massing in the hills outside town."
        el "What?! Goddess preserve us. Rowan, we need to warn the militia-"
        ro "{i}Theres no time{/i}. Theyve already surrounded the village, the militia wont be able to stop them."
        ro "You need to evacuate everyone you can, as discreetly as possible. The attack starts at dusk."
        ro "Lead them out in groups, a few at a time so as not to raise suspicion. Leave east through the fens, its the thinnest point in their lines."
        el "This is all so sudden."
        el "I-I may be able to convince the Arthdale survivors, but these folk in Briarbridge arent just going to uproot their lives on my word alone."
        ro "Rowan put a hand upon his old mentor's shoulder. He squeezed it gently."
        ro "Just do what you can."
        el "And youre certain about all of this?"
        ro "Im staking my wifes life on it."
        "His words gave the Elder pause. He peered into Rowans eyes for a moment."
        el "What happened at Castle Bloodmeen, child?"
        ro "Ill explain everything, I promise. But you need to get moving."
        el "Where will you be?"
        "Rowan spread his cloak and put a palm on the pommel of his sword."
        ro "I will delay them as long as possible."
        "A lie, and a boldfaced one at that. No amount of skullduggery could convince Andras to halt his attack, and it wasnt like Rowan was going to throw his life away now, having already given up so much."
        play sound "music/SFX/VillageBells.ogg"
        "The loud ringing of the village bell interrupted their conversation. Rowan felt like the world had fallen out from under him for the second time."
        "Andras had begun his attack early."
        ro "Go! Go {i}now{/i}!"
    "Make up a lie.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ warnElder = False
        ro "Of course. Ive been on the road hunting Demons, after all."
        "The Elder chuckled, rubbing at the whips of his beard thoughtfully."
        el "That doesnt explain why youre wearing that heavy cloak in broad daylight."
        el "If I were a superstitious man, Id think you didnt want people to know you were here."
        "Rowan seized upon the pretext. He glanced around conspiratorially, leaning in so that the Elder could hear him whisper."
        ro "Theres someone here that Im trying to track down."
        el "Who in Solanse could you be looking for in Briarbridge?"
        ro "An agent of the Demons."
        ro "I dont have time to talk. You never saw me."
        el "I-I"
        "Without waiting for an answer Rowan turned and stalked away from the Elder. He had to resist the urge to run."
        el "Wait!"
        play sound "music/SFX/VillageBells.ogg"
        "The loud ringing of the village bell made Rowans blood run cold. He rushed from the town, making distance so as not to be mistaken as a villager by Andras Orcs."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

scene black with fade

"Rowan fled the town, heading to the nearby hillside to witness what came next. Against his own instincts, he forced himself to look."

show bg4 with fade
play music "music/burning village loop.ogg" fadein 1.0

"The fight - if it could be charitably called that - was brief, but bloody. Andras Orcs attacked the village from all directions, sweeping aside the disorganized militiamen as if they werent even there."

if warnElder:
    "They seized the center of town before the defenders could muster a proper battle line. The slaughter that followed was more akin to butchery than combat."
else:

    "Once the Orcs reached the town square, the fighting became far more vicious. To Rowans surprise, a small band of militiamen and villagers managed to halt the first charge, driving the Orcs back and leaving several dead on the ground."
    "Brave, heroically so. But it was a futile effort. Once the Orcs regrouped, Andras personally led the second charge that broke the back of their resistance. Several bloody minutes later, and all that was left were the dead or dying."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Wading through the gory aftermath, Rowan felt sick to his stomach. Bodies littered the ground, in varying states of dismemberment. Crushed heads and pulpy masses of blood and viscera coated the ground like a light sheen of snow."
"Rowans chest constricted. These men had died on {i}his{/i} account. He felt their dull, dead glares burning a hole in his back as he hurried to answer his masters summons."

show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

an "Ah, servant, glad you could join us."

show andras happy at midright with dissolve

an "You did good work. These fools never knew what hit them."

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

if warnElder:
    an "The remaining villagers have been made to understand their new situation. Though it seems a number of them managed to flee in the confusion."
    "Two families huddled together on the ground in front of him, parents with their children. The youngest child was maybe ten. Her mother was covering her eyes and whispering something into her ear."
    "Andras made a sharp gesture towards his men, and two Orcs dragged a bloodied and bedraggled figure to the fore. They set him on his knees before Andras."
    show village elder wounded at edgeleft with moveinleft
    show rowan hood shock at midleft with dissolve
    show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
    an "We caught this old codger trying to sneak some runaways out of the village."
    show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
    an "Where are the rest of them, old man?"
    el "Safe from the likes of {i}you{/i}, beast."
else:

    an "Seems these peasants can actually put up a fight when they put their minds to it."
    "Rowans blood ran cold as he recognized the five prisoners kneeling on the ground in front of Andras."
    "They were survivors from Arthdale, faces he had known his whole life. Jerrun the bowyer was there, clutching a gut wound so deep Rowan had to look away to avoid getting nauseous."
    "And next to him"
    show village elder wounded at edgeleft with moveinleft
    "Andras made a sharp gesture towards his men, and two Orcs dragged the bloodied and bedraggled figure to the fore. They set him on his knees before Andras."
    show rowan hood shock at midleft with dissolve
    show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
    an "Seems this old man was their leader, can you believe it?"
    show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
    an "You killed my men."
    el "And Id do it again, you monster."

show andras angry at midright with dissolve



"Andras struck him with the back of his hand, the weight of the impact sending the Elder crumpling to the earth with a sickening crunch. "

an "You will address me as master."

show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

an "I dont care whose boot you used to lick before I came here, this is my village now."

"The Elder struggled to pick himself up off the ground, blood dripping from his chin from where hed been struck. He lifted his head, panting heavily as he stared directly into Andras eyes."

el "Y-you are a master of nothing. A coward who preys on those weaker than himself."
el "Kharos take you, Demon. Id rather bow to a pig rolling in filth than address you as master."

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

an "Im half tempted to {i}stick{/i} you like a pig, you mouthy old fart."

"The Elder lifted his head as if to spit at him, but was struck by a sudden coughing fit. Andras shook his head in disgust."

an "Pathetic."

if warnElder:
    an "This is your last chance. Where did the rest of the villagers run off to?"
    "The Elder said nothing, simply glaring into the Demons eyes."
    an "Fine, be that way. You just signed these peoples death warrants."
    ro "What?!"
    "The Orcs surrounding the captives drew their swords. One child let out a piteous scream, while a mother tried to shield her kin with her body."
    el "If there is an ounce of empathy in your blackened heart, you wont do this."
    el "I am the only one to blame for my choices. Cut my head off and be done with it."
else:

    an "A village full of able young men, and {i}youre{/i} the best they can come up with?"
    el "Tell that to your dead Orcs."
    an "..."
    "There was something terrifying in the look Andras gave the Elder. He made a curt gesture, and the Orcs surrounding the captives drew their swords. "
    an "Kill them. Kill the lot of them."
    el "Craven! I said the words, not them!"
    el "Their only crime was in defending their homes. Cut my head off and be done with it."

an "Examples must be made, and a spike would be too good for your wrinkly neck."

ro "Andras, these people are more useful to you alive-"

el "Rowan?"

"To Rowans horror, the Elder lifted his bloodied head to stare at him. The look of utter incredulity on his face was almost too much to bear."

show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

"A cold, lizard-like smile spread across Andras face."

an "You know this man?"

show rowan hood concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "H-hes a survivor from Arthdale."

an "You dont say!"

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

an "Draw your sword, servant."

ro "What?"

an "Perhaps I agree that some of these peasants can still be of use, but an example must be made first."

"The red demon turned to Rowan and spoke quietly enough that only the three of them could hear."

show andras angry at midright with dissolve

an "The life of this fossil is forfeit. Kill him. If you make me do it myself, I'll make an example of the rest of them as well."

ro "Why are you doing this? You need these people!"

an "I {i}need{/i} to know I can trust you to follow orders. Unlike my sister, I'm not yet convinced. "
an "Prove your loyalty with actions, not words."

ro "I-"

an "Shut up. Raise your sword, or stand aside and watch."

menu:
    "Execute the Elder.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        stop music
        if warnElder:
            "Rowan clenched his jaw so hard he feared hed snap his teeth. He looked into the Elders eyes, and wished he hadnt."
            "There was no anger there, no look of cringing fear nor scowl of condemnation. Only a quiet, determined serenity, with the slightest hint of warmth behind it."
            el "Its okay, my boy. Its for the best."
            "The Elder shifted position, leaning forward and extending his neck. His frail body shook from the effort of holding himself up."
            "Rowans fingers trembled as he slowly drew his sword, the sound of the edge scraping the scabbard was like needles in his eardrums."
            "He looked down at the man who raised him, who had guided him all his life. The hero squeezed his eyes shut for a moment as tears began to stream down his face."
            el "Remember how I taught you: straight shoulders, firm grip. Swing like you mean it."
            "Rowans breath shortened to a panicked inhale. He lifted the blade high, the steel glimmering a hellish orange, reflecting the fiery sunset."
            "A long pause. The seconds ticked by as Rowans arm quivered with the effort of holding the weight of his sins aloft."
            an "{i}Do it!{/i}"
            "The old man lifted his head just enough to look at Rowan from the corner of his eye. He smiled."
            el "Do the right thing, Rowan."
        else:
            "Without saying a word, Rowan stepped forward and drew his blade from its scabbard. The world seemed to narrow down to a pinprick."
            "He looked down at the man who raised him, that had helped him through so much. The hero squeezed his eyes shut for a moment as tears began to stream down his face."
            "The Elder simply looked at him, his face a mask of sorrow."
            el "My boy"
            "Rowan raised his blade high above his head, feeling the weight of it in his arms like an unbearable boulder about to crush him."
            el "What have you done?"

        show bg4 with sshake
        show bg4 with redflash
        play sound "music/SFX/BodyfallDirt.ogg"
        hide village elder with dissolve
        show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
        an "Ah. That was beautiful."
        an "Good work, servant."
        "Rowan resisted the urge to throw his sword at Andras smarmy grin. His knuckles clenched white around the hilt of his blade."
        ro "Ive Ive done as you asked. Now let these people go."
        show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
        "Andrass eyebrow rose. He looked at Rowan as if hed just said that the sky had turned green."
        an "Let them go? I said I wouldn't kill them."
        if warnElder:
            "The Orc guards roughly separated the women and children, manacling their hands and forming them into a marching line as they blubbered and stumbled over each other."
        else:
            "The Orc guards yanked Rowans former friends to their feet, manacling their hands and forming them into a marching line."
        show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
        an "An excellent first conquest if I do say so myself. Our first victory on the road to a great empire."
        ro "..."
        an "Im heading back to Bloodmeen. Hunt down the stragglers and bring back whoever else you can. We can celebrate when you return."
        scene black with fade

        $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
        $ castle.villages += 1
        $ castle.villages_income += 6


        $ codex_add('village_elder_killed_by_rowan')
    "Refuse.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan slowly shook his head."
        ro "Your choice isnt a choice at all, Andras."
        if warnElder:
            ro "If you really wanted to make use of these people, put them to work, use them as hostages for the menfolk, {i}anything{/i} other than what you are doing!"
        else:
            ro "If you really wanted to make use of these men, put them to work, let them take up their old professions."
        ro "We gain nothing from this. It's just pointless slaughter."
        an "Thats where youre wrong, servant."
        stop music
        show andras smirk at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        show rowan hood shock at midleft with dissolve
        show bg4 with sshake
        show bg4 with redflash
        play sound "music/SFX/BodyfallDirt.ogg"
        hide village elder with dissolve
        "A short, sharp jerk, a strangled yelp, and suddenly the tip of a sword was jutting out from the front of the Elders chest."
        "He opened his mouth to speak, but only blood poured out. The Elder let loose a final, shuddering death rattle, then collapsed to the ground."
        an "Sometimes, a life is only as useful as the lesson it teaches to others."
        "Andras nodded at his men, who plunged their blades downward as one. Rowan turned his head away. The panicked screams cut short, leaving them in silence."
        "Andras, seeing the aghast look on Rowans face, merely shrugged."
        if warnElder:
            an "They had the audacity to run. We wouldnt have gotten much work out of them anyway."
        else:
            an "They had the audacity to resist us. We wouldnt have gotten much work out of them anyway."
        an "The weak and frail are of no use to us."
        show andras happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        an "An excellent first conquest if I do say so myself. Our first victory on the road to Rastedel."
        ro "..."
        an "Im heading back to Bloodmeen. Hunt down the stragglers and bring back whoever else you can. We can celebrate when you return."

        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ castle.villages += 1
        $ castle.villages_income += 5


        $ codex_add('village_elder_killed_by_andras')


return






label tutorial_mine:


$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg55 with fade

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I've found what looks like an abandoned mine. There's no signs of anyone working here recently, but it seems to have been an iron mine."

je "A useful find, we can sell the iron to help raise funds."

an "Or build a forge and build our own stockpile of weapons and armor."

je "Where exactly is it?"

ro "Close by the portal, just a little to the South-West."

je "Excellent. I'll make arrangements to bring in some workers. That is, unless you have orcs available to do the work instead, brother."

an "Ha, those warriors would hate to be sent off to do menial labour after the tales I fed them. Later, I won't mind sending them off like that, but I don't have the numbers to spare right now."

je "Humans it is then. I've already got some people in the area we can use, but next time I'll have to use funds from our treasury to start mining operations using locals."
je "Wait for me there, Rowan, and keep an eye on things."

scene black with fade


$ castle.mines += 1
$ castle.iron_per_week += 3
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:


    event('something_glints_in_the_bog', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "swamp"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('lost_in_marsh', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "swamp"', 'avatar.survival > 1',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


    event('swamp_fever', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "swamp"', 'avatar.agility > 2',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


    event('orc_stragglers', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "swamp"',
        "castle.buildings['barracks'].capacity - castle.buildings['barracks'].troops >= 5"), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('will_o_the_wisp', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "swamp"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('mysterious_shrine', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "swamp"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


label something_glints_in_the_bog:

$ avatar.add_exp (75)


scene bg32 with fade

"While travelling through the unpleasant and dreary bog, something caught the sun's rays and momentarily shawn in Rowan's eyes."
"He was unable to determine exactly what the object was, only that it was on the other side of a particularly treacherous part of the swamp."
"Still, it wasn't something that belonged here and may be worth attempting to retrieve."

menu:
    "Leave it be.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "With the risk of sinking, Rowan decided it was better to be safe than sorry, leaving whatever it might be behind to continue on his way."
        return
    "Try to reach the object.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "The hero started his trek over the muck, still water, floating islands, and endless biting insects."
        "No matter how well he'd prepared, you always got something somewhere you didn't want it when going over such poor terrain as this."
        if avatar.skill_roll("survival", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Finally, after what felt like an eternity of trudging and stomping and the misery of being harassed by the local fauna, the trek was over."
            "Rowan would still have to make the return trip, but now he knew a safe path and things would at least go faster."
            "What a find! Evidently some bandit, thief, or other foul individual had been using this isolated location as a place to store their ill-gotten goods."
            "Dust and grim indicated that it had been some time since they'd been stashed, so it was unlikely that the former proprietor would be returning."
            $ change_personal_gold(50)
            return
        else:
            if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                "In spite of his efforts to pick his way as carefully as possible, Rowan was unable to avoid getting himself stuck in the muck. Furthermore, he noticed a stirge nest right overhead, and just barely managed to avoid alerting the giant mosquito like creature. "
                "Getting to the shining object was slowly becoming quite the hopeless excursion. By the time he freed himself from the muck, the sun has already set."
                "Rather than waste his time wandering around in the swamp at midnight, he chose to cut his loses, and retreat from the area before wasting any more of his time."
                $ avatar.mp -= random.choice((2, 3))
                return
            else:
                "While trudging and carefully picking his way through the swamp, Rowan not only managed to get himself stuck in the muck, but also failed to notice a stirge nest!"
                "The giant mosquito-like creature found the man to be easy prey and forced Rowan to abandon his attempts to recover whatever it was that had been reflecting the sun's rays."
                "Only after returning to solid ground was the creature defeated. By that time, Rowan had lost a significant amount of blood, and ended up with several bite marks on his face. It would be some time before he'd fully recovered from the attack."
                $ avatar.mp -= random.choice((2, 3))
                $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_shame",], "normal_damage")
                return






label lost_in_marsh:

    scene bg32 with fade
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    $ lost_in_marshes_right_dir = renpy.random.choice(('north', 'east', 'south', 'west'))
    $ avatar.add_exp (75)
    "Rowan had gotten himself lost and he knew it."
    "He had though he would be through the swamp by now, but it seemed to stretch on forever in every direction around him."
    "To make things worse, his decision to stick to dry land and avoided the bog as much as possible, had lead to him getting turned around. He could no longer be sure he wasn't heading back the way that he came."
    "His only option was to pick a direction and stick with it, hoping that it would lead him back to solid land sooner rather than later."
    menu:
        "North":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            call lost_in_marsh.lost_in_marsh_find_way ('north') from _call_lost_in_marsh_find_way
        "East":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            call lost_in_marsh.lost_in_marsh_find_way ('east') from _call_lost_in_marsh_find_way_1
        "South":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            call lost_in_marsh.lost_in_marsh_find_way ('south') from _call_lost_in_marsh_find_way_2
        "West":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            call lost_in_marsh.lost_in_marsh_find_way ('west') from _call_lost_in_marsh_find_way_3

    return


label lost_in_marsh.lost_in_marsh_find_way(direction):
    if direction == lost_in_marshes_right_dir:
        "The Sisters must have been watching over Rowan, as by some small stroke of luck after only thirty minutes of walking through the swamp, he found it beginning to give way to much sturdier ground."
        "Before long he was once again on his way, none the worse for the experience."
    else:

        "Rowan spent the rest of the day and night trudging through the swamp to no avail, clearly just as lost as he has been before he made a decision."
        "By the time the sun began to rise, he had finally reached the marshes' terminus, the landscape opening up to swathes of verdant farmland before him."
        "He was glad to once again be on his way, but there was no denying the ordeal had cost him valuable time."

        $ avatar.mp -= 2
    return






label swamp_fever:

$ avatar.add_exp (75)

scene bg32 with fade

"Swamplands are famous for the unusual forms of flora and fauna that call them home. This also includes the myriad of microorganisms that often live nowhere else."
"Unfortunately, many of those tiny living things can cause major problems when they get into people's bodies. Such as a tiny worm that causes a sickness called 'Swamp fever' if it manages to get inside you."
"A small fall at the wrong place and the wrong time gave one of those little worms the chance it needed, and it burrowed into Rowan's flesh. Its wastes flowed into the hero's bloodstream, threatening a serious infection."

if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 7, 4,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "A lesser man would end up bedridden for weeks, but not Rowan.Thanks to keeping his body in top condition, he was able to fight the fever off before it could take root."
    return

elif avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 7, 4,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
    if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "A lesser man would end up bedridden for weeks, and so would a foolish man. As soon as he felt the fever creep on him, Rowan took care to find a safe spot to camp for a few days, conserve his strength."
        "By the dawn of the second day, the fever was starting to recede, and by the afternoon Rowan was able to resume his quest. An annoyance, but hardly a major one."
        $ avatar.mp -= 3
        return
    else:
        "A lesser man would end up bedridden for weeks, and so would a foolish man. As soon as he felt the fever creep on him, Rowan took care to find a safe spot to camp for a few days, conserve his strength."
        "By the dawn of the third day, the fever was starting to recede, and by the afternoon Rowan was able to resume his quest. An annoyance, but hardly a major one."
        $ avatar.mp -= 6
        return
else:

    "The fever hit him hard and fast, and Rowan cursed his weakened body. If not for months of imprisonment in castle Bloodmeen, this would have never happened."
    "He felt the strength leave him, and he knew there was no chance hed get out of this cursed swamp to find a safe place to recuperate."
    "In the end, he did the only thing he could - he called Jezera, and had her teleport him back to the castle so he could rest.. She was none too happy about it, but like hell hell let some bloody Swamp Fever kill him."
    $ avatar.mp = 0
    $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_rage",], "light_damage")
    return






label orc_stragglers:


$ avatar.add_exp (75)

scene bg32 with fade
$ released_block_rollback()
"While Rowan scouted the swamplands, he stumbled upon a small camp of orcs. They had the look of refugees or stragglers who had been driven into hiding here. A bunch as underfed and desperate as these would be easy recruits."
"The man sent a message to his red skinned master, who soon made his way to the swampland and proudly strode into the middle of the camp. The presence of a demon, albeit a half blooded one, left the orcs stunned and they fell on their knees in an instant."
"Andras was impressed by their obedience and desire to appease him, enough to look past their sorry state and offer them a place in his armies. They all agreed without hesitation, even abandoning their shoddy tents to following him back to the nearest portal grounds."
$ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops += 5
return






label will_o_the_wisp:

$ avatar.add_exp (75)

scene bg32 with fade

"Theories abound as to what will o' wisps are. Vindictive spirits; fairies; mirages; bubbles of magic trapped in heavy atmosphere, perhaps."
"The only thing that was agreed upon, Rowan thought as he watched this one hovering in the mist over the sullen marsh landscape a short distance away, was that to follow them was guaranteed catastrophe... or fortune."

$ event_tmp['bad_wisp'] = (dice(2) == 1)

menu:
    "Follow it":
        "As warily as possible, Rowan left the path and went in the direction of the pale light. It slowly moved away, stopping whenever Rowan stopped."
        "It seemed as if with each step he took into the sucking mud though, he got a little bit closer to the hovering wisp... just a little bit closer..."


        if event_tmp['bad_wisp']:
            if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                "Rowan froze. He'd managed to tear his eyes off the wisp for a moment, and the peat in front of him had caught his attention - a suspiciously flat and undisturbed expanse."
                "He tossed a stone at it, and watched it disappear with a gloop. He snorted disgustedly as the will o' wisp winked out of existence, and carefully retraced his steps back to the path, glad at least to have avoided the pitfall."
                return
            else:
                "Rowan came back to his senses as, with a horrible, cold lurch, he stepped forward and suddenly found himself up to his thigh in depthless black muck."
                "He could not help falling arms first into the sinkhole, from where it seemed to take an age to grab more solid ground and haul himself clear."
                "He was soaked from head to tail in clammy, black mud, a truly horrible sensation that was going to get worse before it got better. The will o' wisp, naturally, had disappeared."
                "Disgusted with himself for falling for it (and in more general, physical terms), and exhausted from the effort it took to get out of the sinkhole, Rowan trudged back to the path."
                $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_shame",], "normal_damage")
                return
        else:

            "Abruptly, the wisp disappeared. Rowan blinked a few times, dazed. Had its intention been to simply lead him astray?"
            "Possibly. But here, in a waterlogged hollow invisible from the path, was something of interest, a few grimy sacks and chests piled behind a rock. A robber's stash, perhaps?"
            "A less well-off robber, once Rowan had rifled through the containers and helped himself to some silver necklaces and a bulging purse of mixed currency. He saluted where the wisp had been, and trudged back towards the path."
            "He saluted where the wisp had been, and trudged back towards the path."
            $ change_treasury(25)
            $ change_personal_gold(25)
            return
    "Don't":

        "Rowan had enough on his plate than to follow the whims of a mischievous firefly. He pointedly ignored the wisp and continued down the faint path."
        return






label mysterious_shrine:

$ avatar.add_exp (75)

scene bg32 with fade

"Whilst slowly picking his way through the treacherous bog, Rowan came upon a singular sight. In amongst the low-lying thickets a larger tree rose tall, all of its wide-set branches hung with faded ribbons, fetishes, bird skulls and charms."
"It tinkled and sighed eerily in the gentle breeze. Evidently this was a place of worship for the local people - but what God or power was honored here, Rowan could not tell."

if avatar.guilt >= 60:
    "Whatever it was, Rowan felt a deep sense of unworthiness taking in the simple peasant charms. Could he really beg any deity for blessing, with all that weighed upon his conscience? Absolutely not."
    "Unable to stomach being reminded of the blackness of his recent deeds, he swiftly left the tree behind him."
    return
else:

    menu:
        "Solicit a blessing":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "It was the work of a moment to tear a strip off his shirt and fashion a ribbon around one of the boughs of the tree. Rowan knelt in the mud and offered a general prayer of goodwill, requesting assistance in his quest."


            $ event_tmp['outcome'] = dice(3)

            if event_tmp['outcome'] == 1:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "The only answer was the sigh and tinkle of the wind in the branches. Not really sure what else he was expecting from a pagan shrine, Rowan picked himself up and carried on his way."
                "As the day progressed though, he felt a certain calmness and clarity of purpose, and ultimately felt better for taking the time to pray and empty his mind."

                $ avatar.corruption -= 5
                $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
                return

            elif event_tmp['outcome'] == 2:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "The wind sighed and tinkled in the branches, and Rowan felt a breath of health enter him, a spring-like freshness which spread out to his fingertips and cast a cool light over his mind."
                "He bowed his head in thanks to the shrine, picked himself up and carried on his way, calmed and refreshed."

                return
            else:

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "The wind sighed and tinkled in the branches, and Rowan felt a surge of raw energy enter him, the strength of it making him double over."
                "It felt maddening and feral, a bolt of lightning from some primal, inhuman source that made him bare his teeth and standing the hair on his arms on end."
                "He staggered away from the shrine, heart pumping and skin shivering with energy, his thoughts and the world around him reddened with bestial, lusty thoughts."
                $ avatar.corruption += 10

                return
        "Leave":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Best not to attempt pestering an unknown deity, Rowan felt. He carried on his way."

            return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('witnessing_the_old_ways_1', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "swamp"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('the_riddle_of_the_dead', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "swamp"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

    event('the_nyverian_wisp', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "swamp"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)


label witnessing_the_old_ways_1:

$ avatar.add_exp (75)

scene bg32 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg32

"The bogs and marshes around Rosaria always made Rowan feel uneasy. He imagined their dreary nature triggered a subconscious response that lingered until he set foot into greener pastures. Today the reason for his unease was far more tangible; he heard ominous chanting."
"Rowan could not mark the language of the incantations, but they seemed of dark intent to him. Honing in closer it felt as if the air came alive with a mischievous character, and though he had no esoteric knowledge he was certain something was being invoked. "
"Rowan saw the source of chanting: two female forms lit by eerie purple lamplight, covered in smoke rising from censers they held, and dancing around a stone altar. Rowan could not make out further details from his vantage point. He would need to venture closer."

menu:
    "Try to sneak closer.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        if avatar.skill_roll("stealth", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            jump witchSneak
        else:
            jump witchSneakFail
    "Dont risk it and escape.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "Rowan was a fighter and a strategist. He was aware of his strengths, but also his glaring weaknesses. He had no real defense against magic, and even less so against a potential enemy he could not even perceive. He cautiously crept away from the scene."
        return



label witchSneakFail:

"His approach went well until a rather large twig snapped. Rowan attempted to dart behind a tree before he was spotted, but hit a dozen branches getting there. There was no way in all of the hells that his position wasnt compromised."

$ witchName = "Unknown Female"

witch "Conjure a black dart, sister! I will offer my sacred red substance - may the slumbering demons of the forest itself come to our aid!"
witch "Agh Draghul Elas! Rise up from the womb of eternity with poisonous intent!"

"Rowan drew his sword but greatly disliked his odds. One of the naked forms was cradling a black bolt of writhing energy she drew from the ground into her hands. The other had cut her hand and was offering her blood as a means to conjure demonic spirits."

menu:
    "Run for it!":





        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "Rowans one thought was the thing the female had called a black dart. That would be flung his way soon, and if it hit him his odds of survival were slim. Fly with vengeance! he heard a voice scream behind him. This was it, he only needed to dodge once!"
        if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "At this pace only instinct existed. Rowan zig-zagged right, then left, and then pushed left again. Something shot past him at an unnaturally fast speed and buried itself in a tree in front of him. The tree became black almost instantly. Rowan had successfully dodged."
            "Inhuman screams of rage started to screech in the distance. Rowan wasnt too worried - the summoning of spirits was known to be a slow practice. When he saw the sun shine through the trees he knew he had made it. He sighed in relief."
            return
        else:
            "Rowan intended to zig-zag as a diversive ploy but was flung forward instead. Something had hit him in the shoulder and had at least partially breached his pauldron. He screamed out in agony as poison seeped into his skin."
            "Poison or not, he knew his only chance of escape lay in running for his life. When inhuman screams of rage started to screech in the distance Rowan wasnt too worried - the summoning of spirits was known to be a slow practice. "
            "When Rowan saw the sun shine through the trees he knew he had made it. His poor judgement would cost him, however. The poison wasnt fatal or too severe, but it would hamper his progress greatly."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["poisons",], "heavy_damage")
            return



label witchSneak:

scene cg322 with fade
pause 3

"Rowan skillfully closed the distance. From his new perspective he realized how dire the situation was. The women were elf maiden of the dreaded sisterhood of Nyx, of whom Rowan had heard tales so horrible he regarded most of them as fancy. Not anymore."
"The stone altar was home to a naked man bound by leather straps. He was gagged, and his entire skin was ornamented with fiendish-looking symbols. The man looked around himself in sheer terror, yet ironically had a rock hard erection. "
"As the chanting continued Rowan saw - for the merest moment only - that which the sisters were calling into our world. Sylvan creatures that were part tree, part woman, and part demon danced to their hymns. Tentacles and arm-sized erections swung every which way."
"Rowan pieced the information together. The sisters would copulate with the Sylvan spirits, that much was clear. The man he could not place, however. Would he be sacrificed, or was he merely to be used as a sexual tool? The latter Rowan could live with, the first..."
"Rowan realistically weighed his options. The sisters were armed with daggers and likely possessed at least some magical ability. The spirits they were conjuring into our world had not fully manifested, but that was no guarantee that they could not retaliate."
"The odds were stacked against Rowan. And even if he took them, what was he supposed to do? Cold-bloodedly cut the two maidens down? What if they were just planning to have some fun with the poor soul? None of this sat right with Rowan."

menu:
    "Silently make your escape.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "Rowan saw too many variables; this would not end well for him. Whatever fate held in store for the man on the altar, it wasnt worth risking his death (and in doing so condemning Alexia to a lifetime under Andras care). He slowly crept away from the ominous scene."
        return
    "Try to save the poor soul":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump witchNegotiate



label witchNegotiate:

show rowan necklace neutral behind cg322

"Rowan took a deep breath. The play he intended to make was a risky one, but it was better than storming in sword in hand. He exhaled. Then he walked towards the sisters of Nyx."

ro "..."

$ witchName = "Crimson-haired sister of Nyx"

witch "Have you come to pay your respects?"

$ witchName = "Raven-haired sister of Nyx"

witch "To fuck us in the honor of the Spirits of the Old Ways?"

$ witchName = "Crimson-haired sister of Nyx"

witch "Look at those serious eyes, sister. He is not here to deliver his seed..."

$ witchName = "Raven-haired sister of Nyx"

witch "I fear you are correct. He comes to bargain for this pitiful creature."

ro "May I know what you intend to do with him?"

$ witchName = "Crimson-haired sister of Nyx"

witch "We will use his energy to empower the ritual."

$ witchName = "Raven-haired sister of Nyx"

witch "Orgasm after sweet orgasm hell love it."

ro "But will he survive?"

witch "This ritual? Most likely. "

$ witchName = "Crimson-haired sister of Nyx"

witch "But sooner or later the expanse of energy will claim its toll."

$ witchName = "Raven-haired sister of Nyx"

witch "Lament not for his fate. Hell go out in a blaze of orgasmic glory, that I can guarantee."

$ witchName = "Crimson-haired sister of Nyx"

witch "And now we lay a question at your feet, handsome stranger. Are you a friend of the Old Ways? "

$ witchName = "Raven-haired sister of Nyx"

witch "By which my sister means to ask: do we get to fuck and suck as we had intended, or shall events take a turn for the darker?"

"Rowan felt for the poor soul. Whatever his cock said on the matter, his eyes contradicted; he did not wish to be where he was. He could bargain with the sisters and perhaps secure his release, but it could backfire and antagonize them. Them and their demonic forest spirits."

menu:
    "Bargain for the release of the victim.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 9, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Rowans tongue had never sounded so convincing. He brimmed with confidence; this ought to work. The red-haired sister shrugged at the futility of Rowans request. Did he not see the man was doomed by his own stupidity, regardless of their use of him?"
            "Eventually they conceded. This would be the last time they used the man, but Rowan would have to take them on their word. He had disrupted their work enough. Rowan nodded, wished the dark-minded sisters the best and departed. They promptly resumed chanting."
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(15)
            return
        else:
            "Rowan attempted for all he was worth, but the responses ranged from rejection to straight-out ridicule. The sisters especially laughed when he threatened with his employers and played the legendary hero card. At one point his hand was on his sword hilt, yet he dared not draw."
            "Eventually he accepted defeat. The mans fate was sealed, and he wasnt about to risk death (and in doing so condemning Alexia to a lifetime under Andras care). Rowan nodded, wished the dark-minded sisters the best and departed. They promptly resumed chanting."
            return
    "Allow them to continue and leave":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "Rowan wanted to aid the man, but he was outnumbered three to one, and had no way knowing just what sort of powers these witches possessed. He wasnt about to risk death (and in doing so condemning Alexia to a lifetime under Andras care)."
        "With his tail between his legs, he slinked back through the swamp that way that he came, leaving the poor man to his fate."
        $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
        return


    "Allow them to continue and stay to watch" if avatar.corruption > 30:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump witchWatch



label witchWatch:

scene cg323 with fade
pause 3
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg323

"What possessed Rowan to ask to watch? Was it the sensual elven frames and the hope one would tend to his obvious needs? The taint of the dark spirits they were conjuring? Or was it Chaos itself that was creeping up on Rowan?"
"The sisters agreed, but only on one condition. As the chanting and dancing rekindled Rowan stood watching, his cock in his hand as agreed on. He was commanded to slowly stroke, and with a heart heavy with guilt he did."
"The censers were hung on tree branches; the elves wanted their hands free. The redheaded sister crawled atop the man on the altar and started to grind her sex against his groin. The moistness of her mound glistened teasingly against the purple lamplight. "
"The Raven-haired sister focused on Rowan. She slid behind him, grabbed a chunk of his hair, and with it directed him to watch her sister. She started stroking Rowans cock just as her sister pushed the captives cock inside her cunt."
"The sister atop the man set a slow but relentless rhythm; she was balls deep and never released an inch of the mans cock. Instead she ground her hips back and forth in sensual motions, massaging his member inside her swollen mound."
"Rowans eyes were almost hypnotically locked on the display before him, but his mind was at his nethers. Two hands were active there now: one was stroking his cock in a firm manner, the other teasingly massaged and tugged at his balls."

$ witchName = "Crimson-haired sister of Nyx"

witch "Mine is ready to offer his first release, sister! Is yours?"

$ witchName = "Raven-haired sister of Nyx"

witch "As is mine... But has he earned the right to claim such a prestigious station? He has neither knowledge of - or love for - our blessed Ways of Old."

ro "I Ugn"

$ witchName = "Crimson-haired sister of Nyx"

witch "I fear you are right, good sister. Not only should he not get his desired release, he should also see none of the coming spectacle!"

"A word was whispered into Rowans ear and something pricked his neck. Almost instantly his legs went weak and his view became a spinning mess. He heard fiendish laughter blend into feverish moans while he spiraled towards the floor."
"The last thing he remembered before he passed out was an invitation. Should he desire more of what transpired here, he could find the sisters of Nyx via the magnificent Queen of the Fae, Kassandra thornheart. She was the gate to the Old Ways, the ways of pleasure."

$ avatar.corruption += 5
$ avatar.add_guilt(5)
return







label the_riddle_of_the_dead:

$ avatar.add_exp (75)

scene bg32 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg32

"{i}Theyve been dead for at least two weeks{/i}, Rowan thought as he surveyed the corpses. Scavenger birds fled the scene as he walked around: he saw a score of soldiers clad in crude armor, dead as can be, each with one or more fatal wounds and signs of rot."
"He walked carefully; it was ill luck to step on the dead. He also walked fast, as the smell the corpses left was intolerable. Since no sensible soldier brought valuables into combat he was relieved of the burden of scavenging the dead there was no reason to linger."
"Rowan passed the last of the unlucky souls when the hairs on his neck rose in collective unease. He had heard something he thought was a faint voice. At first he imagined one of the soldiers had survived, yet he quickly dismissed the idea as folly (without water and food they had no chance)."
"He turned and saw the corpse he had just passed, still inanimate and quite dead. One thing had changed, however. Where earlier its eyes were closed in acceptance of the inevitable finale of life, he then found them open. Brilliant red eyes gazed at Rowan; then dead lips curled into a smile."
"Rowan had seen a great many things in his time, including the animated dead, yet this was different. He was unnerved to his very core; this was beyond mere necromancy. Before the voice spoke again Rowan knew in whose presence he was - the Lord of Death Eternal, Kronn."

kron "To see my true nature in this broken vessel requires a keen mind. A pity it is wasted on ever-decaying flesh. In time I may offer to remedy that."

ro "I greet you with the utmost respect, Lord Kronn. To what do I owe the honor of your exalted presence?"

kron "Curiosity. When Chaos stirs I am ever intrigued. Where you walk it flares up in ways I have not seen for ages. Therefore I wondered in earnest - what is so special about this Rowan Blackwell?"

ro "Less than you would think, Lord Kronn. As all others I am a mere mortal subject to your will and rules."

kron "Are you? Can you not see Chaos flock around you?"

ro "I cannot, lord Kronn. All I know is that I do the work of two of Chaos demonic offspring, perhaps this is what you perceive?"

kron "Nay, the matter is not so simple. But with the absence of your knowing, the interest for me to discuss it with you wanes. I will be watching you with interest, however."

"Rowan nodded and intended to thank Kronn for the audience, yet then he remembered something. Legend held that if one solves one of Lord Kronns many riddles of Death, favor and fortune are the reward. The price of failure is never mentioned, however."

menu:
    "Thank the Lord of Death for the audience.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "Rowan bowed low and thanked the Lord of Death for the honour of his time. A final unnerving smile crept onto the dead mans visage, then its eyes became cold and lifeless again. Kronn was gone, yet he left Rowan with plenty to ponder..."
        return
    "Ask the Lord of Death for a riddle.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump kronRiddle



label kronRiddle:

ro "If I may be so bold as to claim a moment of your time, Lord Kronn. I wonder if you would honor me with one of your riddles, as that I may incur your favor?"

kron "Bold indeed. Also brave, and perhaps even foolish. You are familiar with the consequence of failure?"

ro "I am not, Lord Kronn."

kron "Perhaps for the best. Let us play then."
kron "A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three rooms. The first contains a torrent of raging fire, the second a hundred armed assassins, and the third a score of lions that haven't eaten in years. Which room will allow him to escape my embrace?"

menu:
    "The room of fire.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump kronWrong
    "The room of assassins.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump kronWrong
    "The room of lions.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        kron "The lions are of most certainly dead after a year. You do not disappoint. I will keep my eye on you, Scion of Chaos! Here is your reward..."
        jump kronRight




label kronWrong:

kron "Where earlier you showed keen mind, now you disappoint. Under normal circumstances I would severe Spirit from flesh and claim you here and now! As you have a destiny that includes Chaos, I am however loathe to do so."

"The God of Death parts with words of advice - do not meddle with the Gods unless you are prepared! To ensure Rowan takes the lesson to heart a reminder is instilled as Lord Kronn leaves the dead body Rowans nose begins to bleed and his stomach churns. He feels deathly sick."

$ avatar.take_damage (["mental_shame", "general",], "normal_damage")
return



label kronRight:

"The corpse started to hum open-mouthed. The sound became louder and deeper over a short period of time, causing Rowan to step back. When he felt like the dead husk was going to explode it suddenly stopped. Gold coins spurted forth from the mouth of the corpse."
"Rowan bowed low and thanked the Lord of Death for the honor of his time. A final unnerving smile crept onto the dead mans visage, then its eyes became cold and lifeless again. Kronn was gone, yet he left Rowan with plenty to ponder..."

$ change_personal_gold(30)
return







label the_nyverian_wisp:

$ avatar.add_exp (75)

$ wispName = wisp

scene bg32 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg32

"The bog Rowan found himself in was depressing in more than one way: it was moist to the point of claiming half of his boots with each step, the air was putrid, and its dense foliage allowed for very little light. Rowan was barely able to see where he was going."
"A glimmer in the distance that moved from behind tree trunks caught his attention. He could not make out what it was, but the glimmering spectrum of blues and pinks told him it was of magical origin. Its elegant movement allowed for a second conclusion - it was alive. "

menu:
    "Inspect the entity.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump inspectWisp
    "Leave it alone.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "Ethereal lights in dark forest were considered an ill omen for a reason, and in muddy swamp like this a quick exit would not be an option. Rowan ducked behind a tree and waited for the creature to pass. Better safe than sorry."
        return



label inspectWisp:

"Ethereal lights in dark and damp forests werent the wisest thing to pursue, but Rowans curiosity won the day. He attempted to make his way to the creature when its movement suddenly stopped."
"The light the entity emitted flared up in magnificent fashion, coloring the forest around it sensual hues of pink and purple. Then, in a flash almost too quick for Rowans eyes to follow, the thing was before him."
"The visage of a gorgeous female hovered before Rowan. Her face was that of lascivious temptress, with hunger and desire shining in brilliant eyes, but a benign quality seemed also present. For hair it had strands of vibrant energy that writhed as if alive."

$ wispName = 'Alanarithe'

wisp "Well met, child of man. I am Alanarithe of the Nyverian lights. May I inquire as to your name?"

ro "Well met. I am Rowan Blackwell."

wisp "And what brings you to my domain, Rowan Blackwell?"

ro "I was merely passing through when I saw your radiance illuminate the darkness. If I intrude and am unwelcome I apologize, and can be on my way."

"As Rowan spoke with Alanarithe he noticed the entitys presence had a soothing, almost healing quality. Whatever thoughts of danger he initially had were gone. In their place was a warm and fuzzy feeling that slowly but certainly grew as he lingered."

"During their conversation time passed in a strange yet pleasant manner. Rowan asked Alanarithe if she was a sort of wisp, upon which the feminine creature grinned seductively and said she was of the Nyverian lights. Rowan did not recognize the heritage."
"After what felt like hours of pleasant and at times sensual dialogue Rowan noticed a soreness in his legs. Initially he wished to disregard it, as he had never held such pleasant company as he did then. What the Nyverian said next worried him, however."

wisp "You seem encumbered, Rowan Blackwell? Are you afraid that my demeanor will turn predatory soon?"

ro "I am not. But there is a strange passing of time in your presence. As much as I enjoyed your company, I fear I must be on my way."

wisp "If you want to leave you can, but I would insist you pay a trivial tithe."

ro "Payment in the form of? I doubt youre interested in gold, and I have nothing else to offer."

wisp "The currency you mortals hold dear is not the one nature covets, true. Nevertheless you certainly have something I desire, Rowan."

"Rowan felt himself stir below: first to a general level of arousal, but seconds later to the point of unbearable hardness. Alanarithe licked her upper lip provocatively. It couldnt be any clearer what the fey creature desired."

menu:
    "Agree to Alanarithes tithe.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump agreeWispTithe
    "Disagree to Alanarithes tithe":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump disagreeWispTithe



label disagreeWispTithe:

"The mouth of the Nyverian seemed, at that time, as the most desireable orifice one could ever be inside. Rowan wanted to indulge with all his being, yet shook his head stoically. Whatever influence the wisp exerted over his thoughts, he would not allow it to dominate him completely."

ro "Im honored, Alanarithe, but I cannot pay such a tribute. If you would so kind as to allow me to pass freely?"

wisp " I freely give hours of my prestigious attention and you cannot even indulge a simple request? I have killed men for worse, Rowan Blackwell! But I do confess to liking you. Youll get off with a minor curse."

menu:
    "Accept a minor curse as the price of your curiosity":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "Rowan considered drawing his blade. He disliked his odds against the otherworldly creature, but he had an equal dislike for curses. Eventually he decided against physical conflict; he wasnt certain his blade could damage an entity so otherworldly as Alanarithe."
        "Alanarithe smiled wickedly. Rowan felt a spike of agony rush into his legs from the floor, surging through his legs up into the rest of his body. They were like energetic barb wire, and wherever they passed they left insufferable agony."
        "Eventually the energy found his heart and concentrated there. Alanarithe mumbled something about the Heavens and Hells, puckering her delightful lips as a final tease, and then Rowan fell to the floor and everything turned dark."
        "When Rowan awoke he found Alanarithe was gone. She had taken her warmth with her, and had left him with the feeling of broken bones. He slowly rose and found he was in better shape than he felt, but not by much. Eerie lights in swamps? Never again, he vowed."
        $ avatar.take_damage (["general",], "normal_damage")
        return
    "Try and bluff your way out of the curse":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            ro "That would be quite unwise. My employers are pair of unforgiving demons, and have tasked me to be the extension of their will in these lands. They would not look kindly on anyone that thwarts my progress."
            wisp "You are working yourself into a bind here, Rowan Blackwell. If your demonic masters would take offense for me cursing you, am I then not better off ending your existence instead?"
            ro "Theyd know and repay you in kind."
            wisp "Would they now? I dont see anyone, Rowan. Nor do I feel any incorporeal presence observing us."
            "Rowan failed to suppress a sly smile. He tapped the ornate amulet around his neck and explained its function to Alanarithe. The Nyverian intently looked at the blue stone Rowan wore for the better half of a minute, then shook her head in spiteful resignation."
            wisp "Should I find you here again, and with that stone not gracing your neck, know that you will suffer greatly. Death would be gentle compared to what I have in store for you, Rowan Blackwell!"
            return
        else:
            ro "Cursing me may blow up in your face. I have powerful employers that-"
            "Before Rowan could finish his bluff he felt a spike of agony rush into his legs. Coming from the ground it surged from his lower limbs into his torso. The sensation felt like energetic barb wire, and wherever they passed they left insufferable agony. "
            "Eventually the energy found his heart and concentrated there. Alanarithe mumbled something about the Heavens and Hells, puckering her delightful lips as a final tease, and then Rowan fell to the floor and everything turned dark. "
            "When Rowan awoke he found Alanarithe was gone. She had taken her warmth with her, and had left him with the feeling of broken bones. He slowly rose and found he was in better shape than he felt, but not by much. Eerie lights in forests? Never again, he vowed."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["general",], "grevious_damage")
            return



label agreeWispTithe:

wisp "To receive is to give, and to give is to receive. It fills me with joy to see there are mortals that still honor the old way. Now then, enough talk - show me your cock!"

scene cg143 with fade
pause 3

"Rowan nodded. He unceremoniously unzipped his trousers and produced his fully erect manhood. He could not deny being excited at the prospect of the Nyverians tithe; a drop of pre-cum dangled from his cockhead."
"As Alanarithe slowly hovered closer the alien nature of the fey entity became more apparent. Her eyes were like glistening gateways into a dark infinity and her energetic hair danced as if it had a life of its own. For a moment Rowan considered backing out. "
"All Rowans resistance failed when Alanarithe pressed her mouth to the head of his cock. Her lips parted just enough to let his slit enter the warmth of her oral cavity. It was greeted by Alanarithes moist tongue."
"Alanarithes tongue teased the opening of his head while her eyes were fixed on his own. For a second he entertained an uncharacteristic thought: to grab the creature by her ethereal hair and press himself balls-deep into her. Then Alanarithe swallowed his head fully."

menu:
    "Act on the uncharacteristic thought.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump wispFinaleDominant
    "Let Alanarithe pleasure you as she sees fit.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump wispFinale



label wispFinaleDominant:

scene cg144 with fade
pause 3

"Rowan clasped the back of Alanarithes and buried himself balls deep in a single gesture. The Nyverian glanced at him in an insidious manner, in which Rowan read a hint of approval. This was all he needed."
"He started to fuck her mouth forcefully, slowly pulling back to the head, before plunging into her again in one violent motion. Whenever he pulled out Alanarithes cheekbones became extremely pronounced; she sucked at his cock fiercely."
"Burying himself into the depths of Alanrithes deep oral cavity was a guilty pleasure Rowan enjoyed far more than he should have. Back out was pleasurable in an entirely different manner. On the return trip he felt like he was orgasming the entire journey back."
"The climaxes Rowan felt whenever Alaranthes sucked werent true orgasms. There was no ejaculate, nor was there a feeling of being done. What he did feel were tendrils coming from his cockhead, filaments of energy disappearing in whatever void the mouth of Alanrithe truly was."
"Rowan came again and again in that strangely energetic fashion, and over time three things happened: he began to feel weaker, especially in the knees, he became extremely light headed, and he felt a huge explosion of semen was about occur."
"It was clear the tithe was more than Rowan bargained for. The question was by how much? What would happen if Rowan unloaded hot semen into this entitys mouth? Gods know he wanted to Besides, did he even have the fortitude to stop at this point?"

jump wispFinaleChoice


label wispFinale:

"A slow but powerful blowjob followed. Alanarithes suction was divinely pleasant as she pressed forward, yet when she pulled back her cheekbones became extremely pronounced and she sucked hard. At first the sensation was too extreme, but Rowan soon edged into it."
"The duality of Alanarithes in and out movement slowly but surely became a rhythm that held Rowan spellbound. Going into the depths of her mouth he was relaxed as pleasure tingled through his glans, back out he felt like he was orgasming the entire movement."
"The climaxes Rowan felt whenever Alaranthes sucked werent true orgasms. There was no ejaculate, nor was there a feeling of being done. What he did feel were tendrils coming from his cockhead, filaments of energy disappearing in whatever void the mouth of Alanrithe truly was. "
"Rowan came again and again in that strangely energetic fashion, and over time three things happened: he began to feel weaker, especially in the knees, he became extremely light headed, and he felt a huge explosion of semen was about occur."
"It was clear the tithe was more than Rowan bargained for. The question was by how much? What would happen if Rowan unloaded hot semen into this entitys mouth? Gods know he wanted to Besides, did he even have the fortitude to stop at this point?"

jump wispFinaleChoice



label wispFinaleChoice:
menu:
    "Pull out in time." if avatar.brawn > 1:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "A true physical orgasm was seconds away, and Rowan would not have been able to stop it even if Alexia popped up from behind a tree. He knew Alanarithe would not let him go freely, and with his cock in her mouth he could afford no risk - he would pull out at the last moment."
        "The Nyverian knew Rowan was on the brink and swallowed his full manhood in gleeful anticipation. She was ready to devour his seed. With all the signs that semen was about to erupt from his cock Rowan started his ploy."
        "Yes! Rowan shouted, feigning cooperation. Alanarithes unnatural eyes looked up at his and shone with delight; she was going to get swallow hot cum. Rowan intertwined his fingers in her hair and pinned her balls-deep on his cock. His orgasm started."
        scene cg146 with flash
        pause 3
        "Alanarithe moaned of pleasure when the first burst of sperm shot from Rowan. It hit her in the left eye; Rowan had pulled out just in time. Timely or not, there was no stopping the maddening amount of semen the seductive entity had caused him to produce."
        "Another burst hit Alanarithes face at blistering speed. Rowan had not shot like this since he was sixteen, and even then the semen had not been so thick and plentiful. He groaned as he struggled to keep Alanarithes head in place while cumming so violently."
        "Burst after burst erupted until Alanarithe was smeared with strands of white goo. Alanarithe was beyond words and screeched in fury as she bit at the air, hoping to maim Rowan cock. While it was becoming harder to hold her in place Rowan had no fear of reprisal."
        "The eyes of the entity were - as well as much of the rest of her face - covered in semen. Rowan smiled and thanked the twins. When Alanarithe pulled at him with all her might he indulged her, and with all his might swung the entity in the direction it tugged."
        "Rowan the hero, the thought amused as he ran through the bog with his cock in his hand. He heard Alanarithe screeched and screamed behind him, yet without hands to clean her face she was unable to pursue Rowan."
        "As the screams and death threats became distant Rowan slowed his pace. The Gods were surely cruel at heart. Lacking hands Alanrithe was now dependant on heavy rainfall to regain her eyesight. {i}That or a deer with a taste for cum{/i}, he mused grinning."
        return
    "Explode in Alanarithes mouth":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "Rowan groaned in unison with Alanarithe. He did not have the vitality to to pull himself away from her heavenly cock-sucking mouth. He didnt even have the will to want freedom. His cock was right where it ought to be. Whatever the price encompassed, he would pay."
        "The Nyverian knew Rowan was on the brink and swallowed his full manhood in gleeful anticipation. She was balls deep and her eyes glimmered with emotion. {i}Is that love{/i}? Rowan wondered momentarily. Then he correctly saw it for what it truly was - pure lust."
        "Rowan grabbed the back of Alanarithes head by instinct and pulled her into his groin with all his might. No one had sucked his cock like this, and he knew it was likely no one ever would again, he wanted to enjoy it. He wanted to gift Alanarithe his cum."
        scene cg145 with flash
        pause 3
        "He came like never before. Semen and the energetic strands from before spurted from his cock into the warm haven that was Alanarithes otherworldly insides. The entity moaned and groaned in feverish pleasure, yet never stopped sucking."
        "Burst after burst disappeared inside Alanarithe and there was no sign Rowan was about to stop. He realized he had fallen to the floor at some point (yet lacked the memory), and was thrusting his hips into Alanrithes mouth as if to impregnate her. Eventually he passed out."
        "When Rowan awoke he found Alanarithe was gone. She had taken her warmth with her, and a good deal of his constitution as well. He rose slowly and found all his muscles were sore. He would not be able to explore much this week"
        $ avatar.mp -= 5
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:
    event('slithering_premonitions', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "swamp"', 'avatar.survival > 1',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)
    event('caravanner_caught', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "swamp"', 'week > 4',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)
    event('snakebite_bad', triggers='map_expl', conditions=('world.cur_tile_type == "swamp"',), run_count=1, group='map_expl', priority=pr_map_rnd)

label slithering_premonitions:
$ avatar.add_exp (75)

scene bg32 with fade

"Rowan stepped carefully through the bogs. This was a dangerous path with all kinds of horrors that could be found. He kept his eyes open for swamp beasts and unusually sized rodents."
"His diligence would prove tiring but well rewarded."
"Near the shambling path that might have been inaccurately called a road, he heard the sound of a disturbance. With a hand on his sword hilt, he went to investigate."
"Rowan found what looked like a pair of female legs being dragged into the swamp. Whatever torso they were connected to had long since been sucked under the bog. Rowan braced himself. Should he try to help her?"
"The thought was banished when he saw three small tendrils rise above the bogs surface. To an uninformed traveler they might not have seemed so threatening, but Rowan understood their implications. The woman in the bog was well beyond saving by now."
"After that Rowan put even more diligence into every step. Alone in the moss would be a terrible fate."


$ avatar.mp -= 1
return





label caravanner_caught:
$ avatar.add_exp (75)

scene bg32 with fade

"There was a wagon trapped in the muck ahead of Rowan. Although it certainly was no human's, this one belonged to a goblin caravanner like Cla-Min's group. Perhaps they'd gone through here to avoid the higher traffic roads?"
"The goblin family had a bad run through one of the many streams on this animal trail and now a pair of wheels were down to the axils in mud. Most of the family was trying desperately to lift the vehicle back out, while the children watched over their donkeys."
"Given that they were most often treated with mistrust by the humans of Rosaria, it was not surprising that Rowan was greeted with similar misgivings when he made his presence known."
"Immediately the patriarch confronted him and demanded that he mind his own business. The goblin leader only kept the barest trappings of decency in his speech."

if gobFamDinner == True:
    if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 5,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "However, a shout of surprise from one of the other caravanners who'd recognized Rowan for who he was soon turned things around. These folks were well familiar with the sneaky hero Rowan and his tricks with deception."
        "They didn't show quite the same open affection as Cla-Min did at their first meeting, but certainly saw the hero far more favourably now that they knew who he was."
        "Also fortunately for them, Rowan was someone very familiar with the logistics of moving wagons through rough terrain from back during the war. He knew there was little chance of them freeing this thing on their own, their short stature didn't give them the leverage they needed."
        "Instead of them continuing to push, pull, and lift fruitlessly, Rowan had them unpack their supplies while he looked for a suitably long and sturdy stick. Once he'd found what he needed, he used it to leverage the wagon bit by bit out of the muck while the family kept the wagon from sinking back down."
        "Eventually the wheels were high enough that the donkey team could pull it out of the mud. Everyone was very relieved and thanked Rowan profusely for his help. They shared some stories and many were especially curious about his less savoury deeds."
        "Rowan deflected these questions, but did tell them some of the goings on elsewhere in Rosaria. In return, they gave Rowan some information about the local area that would speed his exploration up some. The group didn't seem to know or really care about Cla-Min's caravan."
        "They parted ways on very favourable terms."
        $ avatar.mp += 4
        return
    else:
        "Rowan had experience with this sort of thing from back in the war. He'd been the one who'd had to deal with moving wagons through rough terrain."
        "He knew the group's stature meant that they simply couldn't get the leverage they needed to free their wagon. However, helping them out unwillingly wasn't exactly something that Rowan would be able to manage."
        "He did offer to give some help and even mentioned Cla-Min's name in the hopes it'd get him somewhere. No such luck. The patriarch was firm in his desire that Rowan leave the group alone and now all of them were carefully watching him."
        "Discouraged, Rowan simply observed that they would need to put some leverage and distance into freeing the wagon before heading on his way. His suggestions were repaid with jeers, insults, and even a few thrown rocks from the children."
        return
else:

    if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 7,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "However, a shout of surprise from one of the other caravanners who'd recognized Rowan for who he was soon turned things around. These folks were well familiar with the sneaky hero Rowan and his tricks with deception."
        "They didn't show quite the same open affection as Cla-Min did at their first meeting, but certainly saw the hero far more favourably now that they knew who he was."
        "Also fortunately for them, Rowan was someone very familiar with the logistics of moving wagons through rough terrain from back during the war. He knew there was little chance of them freeing this thing on their own, their short stature didn't give them the leverage they needed."
        "Instead of them continuing to push, pull, and lift fruitlessly, Rowan had them unpack their supplies while he looked for a suitably long and sturdy stick. Once he'd found what he needed, he used it to leverage the wagon bit by bit out of the muck while the family kept the wagon from sinking back down."
        "Eventually the wheels were high enough that the donkey team could pull it out of the mud. Everyone was very relieved and thanked Rowan profusely for his help. They shared some stories and many were especially curious about his less savoury deeds."
        "Rowan deflected these questions, but did tell them some of the goings on elsewhere in Rosaria. In return, they gave Rowan some information about the local area that would speed his exploration up some. The group didn't seem to know or really care about Cla-Min's caravan."
        "They parted ways on very favourable terms."
        $ avatar.mp += 4
        return
    else:
        "Rowan had experience with this sort of thing from back in the war. He'd been the one who'd had to deal with moving wagons through rough terrain."
        "He knew the group's stature meant that they simply couldn't get the leverage they needed to free their wagon. However, helping them out unwillingly wasn't exactly something that Rowan would be able to manage."
        "He did offer to give some help and even mentioned Cla-Min's name in the hopes it'd get him somewhere. No such luck. The patriarch was firm in his desire that Rowan leave the group alone and now all of them were carefully watching him."
        "Discouraged, Rowan simply observed that they would need to put some leverage and distance into freeing the wagon before heading on his way. His suggestions were repaid with jeers, insults, and even a few thrown rocks from the children."
        return





label snakebite_bad:
$ avatar.add_exp (75)

scene bg32 with fade

"Rowan had set up camp in the least moggy place he could find and settled into as good of a sleep as he could. Camping in a bog was always unpleasant between the bugs and the fog, this was no exception."
"However, in the morning he got an especially unpleasant surprise when a sharp pain ran up his leg, jolting him awake. In an instant he had his sword out and scanning for foes and where the creatures from his dream were attacking from."
"After a moment's chance to focus, and remember he wasn't organizing a battle against walking trees, he spotted the creature that had been responsible for waking him. A bright red snake was slithering away from his camp and into the underbrush."
"He examined his wound and sure enough had two holes leaking blood on his shin. A grunt of irritation escaped his lips before he set to work cleaning the wound. At the same time he tried to remember what this particular snake's venom did."

if avatar.skill_roll("survival", 4,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "There was an old rhyme that dad had taught him. 'Red without black was a lack'? A lack of what? Venom? It had been a very long time since he'd hunted with his parents."
    "Aside from the pain, there didn't seem to be other ill effects. Perhaps this one wasn't dangerous after all? Rowan made a mental note to refresh his memory on snakes at the first opportunity."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["legs",], "graze")
else:

    "Try as he might, Rowan couldn't recall anything about snakes. It had been a very long time since he'd hunted with his parents and they'd surely have taught him about this."
    "He couldn't wait for the effects to present themselves, and cut his leg open with a knife in the hopes of getting some of the venom out."
    "It made the wound worse, but with no idea what he'd need to counteract whatever effect the beast's poison would have on him, if any, this was the lesser of two evils."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["legs",], "normal_damage")

"Thankfully the only thing that he noted through the rest of the day was the pain from the wound itself. Nothing more than favouring his other leg came of it."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:


    event('mine_general', triggers=('map_res_6', 'map_res_7', 'map_res_8',), group='mine', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('quarantined_mine', triggers=('map_res_6', 'map_res_7', 'map_res_8',), conditions=("week >= 4",), run_count=1, group='mine', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('mine_universal_ev2', triggers=('mine_deploy_soldiers', 'mine_hire_workers'), conditions=("week >= 4", "avatar.survival < 2",), run_count=1, group='mine_event', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('mine_universal_ev3', triggers=('mine_deploy_soldiers', 'mine_hire_workers'), conditions=("week >= 4",), run_count=1, group='mine_event', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('mine_hire_ev1', triggers='mine_hire_workers', run_count=1, group='mine_event', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('mine_hire_ev2', triggers='mine_hire_workers', run_count=1, group='mine_event', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('mine_deploy_ev1', triggers='mine_deploy_soldiers', run_count=1, group='mine_event', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('mine_deploy_ev2', triggers='mine_deploy_soldiers', run_count=1, group='mine_event', priority=pr_map_res)



    event('mine_universal_ev1', triggers=('mine_deploy_soldiers', 'mine_hire_workers'), run_count=1, group='mine_event', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('mine_universal_ev4', triggers=('mine_deploy_soldiers', 'mine_hire_workers'), run_count=1, group='mine_event', priority=pr_map_res)


label mine_general:





$ temp1 = mines_defs[eventHex[6]][0]
$ temp2 = mines_defs[eventHex[6]][1]
$ temp3 = mines_defs[eventHex[6]][2]

$ temp4 = temp2 * miner_cost
show bg55 with fade
"Rowan has located an abandoned iron mine. With some workers, the mine can be brought back into operation to produce iron for the twins. The source can either be locals who're hired to work, or soldiers removed from the ranked and moved to manual labor instead."
"This [temp1] will likely provide [temp3] iron once restored."

menu:


    "Hire workers ([temp4] gold)" if castle.treasury >= temp4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_treasury(-temp4)
        $ castle.mines += 1
        $ castle.iron_per_week += temp3


        $ choose_and_insert_next_event('mine_hire_workers')



    "Deploy Soldiers ([temp2] soldiers)" if castle.buildings['barracks'].troops >= temp2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= temp2
        $ castle.morale -= temp2
        $ castle.mines += 1
        $ castle.iron_per_week += temp3

        $ choose_and_insert_next_event('mine_deploy_soldiers')
    "Leave":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ prevent_tile_exploration()
return






label mine_hire_ev1:

$ avatar.add_exp (50)

"Around an hour after he'd made his report about the site, Jezera arrived in disguise with several locals. They quickly set to work, checking the equipment that had been abandoned at the mine and the overall condition of the place."
"Rowan approached his mistress, who was wearing an appearance very similar to when he'd first met her, curious as to how she was able to locate miners so quickly and on such short notice."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera disguised neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Where exactly did you find these people? Surely you hadn't made contact with them before now."

je "No, they aren't my agents. I found them in one of the hamlets nearby out of work and hoping to find something that could help them."

ro "I'm amazed you got them to come so quickly."

je "Oh I'm a very convincing person. Besides, they use to actually work at this mine before it was shut down. Many men lost their jobs when the war with father ended, soldiers, blacksmiths, armorers, and miners like these."
je "They aren't that much use if you hardly know war except when the forces of Chaos rise up."
je "With how bad farming has been in Rosaria, there are idle men and women everywhere. You just need to know where to look."

"Rowan nodded and turned his attention back to their new employees."

return






label mine_hire_ev2:

$ avatar.add_exp (50)

"Once the workers arrived at the mine, they surprised their new employers with a special proposal. Apparently their home was in serious need of iron to repair buildings and make tools."
"So much so that they were willing to accept payment for working the mine in iron ore, at a rate far better than you could expect anywhere else for iron. Evidently these people weren't going to be able to pay for the iron normally."
menu:
    "Pay them in iron":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "After deliberating, Rowan and Jezera decided that it would be better to save the money now rather than keeping the iron for later equipment."
        "They agreed to the proposal, and set reserved some of the ore for the people to take back home with them as an alternative payment."

        $ castle.iron_per_week -= 2

        $ change_treasury(2 * miner_cost)
    "Pay them normally":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "After deliberating, Rowan and Jezera agreed that the iron was far more valuable to them than the money they'd save by agreeing to the proposal."
        "Instead, they payed the miners the originally agreed upon price, reserving all of the iron to be sent to Castle Bloodmeen."

return






label mine_deploy_ev1:

$ avatar.add_exp (50)

"Andras arrived soon after Rowan gave his report, a small troop of former orc soldiers in tow. When they learned what they'd be doing from now on, they were not happy at all."
"Many of them loudly proclaimed that soldiers didn't do such low work. It was their job to make others do that work!"
"Soon enough, one of them was designated as a foreman to get the others to work. He was quite happy at this assignment by his master and started wiping the others to action."
"Fear of Andras did seem to have some effect on them. While none were happy to be here, it probably wouldn't be a good idea to rely on orcs for mining, they did the work just as well as any humans would have."

return






label mine_deploy_ev2:

$ avatar.add_exp (50)

"Upon arriving, the orcs were surprisingly excited at the prospect of working at an iron mine. After inquiring with the one that seemed to be the most senior of the bunch, Rowan discovered that she'd figured that they were going to be driving slaves."
"This bunch was fairly certain that they weren't going to be the ones to work the mines. In fact, they were already working on plans for how to capture people that they'd be able to force to work. Never mind that Andras has already relieved them of their gear."
"The red demon himself found the whole talk amusing. Before revealing the truth to his former soldiers, he called Rowan over to talk in private."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

an "Maybe there is some merit to their idea. This place is big enough that it might be worth having some slaves take care of it instead."

if castle.villages > 0:
    ro "The garrisons we keep in Rosarian villages are already attracting enough attention. The last thing we need is turning our mines into slaver outposts"
else:

    ro "Weve manage to conceal our presence thus far. Turning the mines into slaver outposts would be like painting a massive target on ourselves. "

an "Oh not all of them, just one or two. The lords won't recognize a pattern from that."

ro "I suppose...."

"His master did have a point, though such a method was extremely distasteful to Rowan."
menu:
    "Use slaves this time":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "...it will make the orcs happier at least. They never like being forced to do labour."
        an "Hahaha, indeed. I'll tell our savage lady that her dreams have come true. You'd best carry on with your other duties, servant."


        $ castle.morale += temp2
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
    "Use the orcs for labour, as planned":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "...but the random villages being conquered and destroyed is probably enough antagonizing as is."
        an "True. Ah well, it was a fun idea at any rate. Time to go crush this savage lady's dreams. You'd best carry on with your other duties, servant."

return






label mine_universal_ev1:

$ avatar.add_exp (50)

"This particular mine had obviously been abandoned in a hurry. So much so that a large piles of iron ore were just sitting around the mine's corridors in carts or spilled onto the ground."
"Compared to the price of restoring the mine, gathering all of this iron up to bring back to Bloodmeen would be trivial. The unexpected fortune lifted Rowan's spirits somewhat, as well as brought a smile to the lips of the twin waiting outside with their new miners."

if dice(2) == 1:
    $ change_treasury(30)
else:
    $ castle._iron += 15
return






label mine_universal_ev2:

$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg55 with fade

"There had been several small cave-ins here in the mine. Rowan moved around to investigate, checking to make sure that everything was still stable and that it wouldn't be dangerous to their workers."
"While most of the place proved to be quite safe, one tunnel was not. With a rumble and a crash, said tunnel collapsed with the man still inside it! His master was able to free him from the tunnel after they arrived, but Rowan would be weak for weeks thanks to his inexperience underground."

if avatar.skill_roll("survival", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "Most of the tunnels looked fine, but Rowan located several places where he suspected renewed activity might seriously impede the structural integrity of the mine."
else:

    "While most of the place proved to be quite safe, one tunnel was not. With a rumble and a crash, said tunnel started to collapse with the man still inside it!"
    if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "Rowan managed to jump out of the way just in time to avoid getting hit by a nasty boulder, the whole mine rumbling menacingly, threatening to collapse altogether."
    else:

        "Rowan managed to jump out of the way just in time to avoid getting crushed to death, but not quickly enough to avoid a nasty boulder hitting him in the shoulder, dislocating it."
        "Behind him, the whole mine rumbled menacingly, threatening to collapse altogether."
        $ avatar.take_damage (["arms"], "normal_damage")

    "It held, miraculously."

"Now it was up to him to decide what to do with the place. Stabilizing the tunnels would cost them, but not doing so would most certainly cost them some lives along the way."


$ money_week_extra_2 = 5
$ amount_of_money_2 = 10

menu:
    "Pay to have the mine secured (50 gold)":
        $ change_treasury(-50)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        return
    "Just send people in, working conditions be damned.":

        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ unstableMine = True
        return
    "Just leave this place alone.":

        return







label mine_universal_ev3:

$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg55 with fade

"While waiting for the workers to arrive, Rowan set to scouting the interior. He soon found that this mine had broken into a natural cave at some point and the miners had used it along with the passages that had been dug."
"Navigating these passages was far more difficult than the carved ones, it required paying very close attention to where one's feet went to be sure you didn't go crashing down into a crevice or trip on the uneven ground."
"After walking for a time, Rowan realized that he hadn't seen signs of mining for awhile now and the natural passages just went on and on. He attempted to retrace his steps, but only found new caverns he hadn't been to before. He was lost."
"Only after nearly two days of wandering did Rowan finally find his way back to main mines and then on to the surface."
"There was no hurry to repeat the experience."

$ avatar.mp -= 2
return






label mine_universal_ev4:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

"Far down in the furthest depths of the mine, Rowan stumbled onto a rather peculiar sight. What seemed to be a shrine had been set up by the previous miners. On closer investigation, he found that a nexus of divine energy swirled down here."
"It was in the stones, in the ground. A spring of pure water that flowed down one of the walls at its heart nearby the shrine. This was once a place of safety, of solitude, and of community."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "The hero took a drink of the water and offered up a small prayer at the shine. He felt, renewed afterwards. With more energy and alertness."
    "It was no wonder this place was important enough to the people who worked here for them to decorate and worship at it."
    "Soon new worshipers would probably come and claim this place once again."
    if avatar.wounds > 0:
        $ avatar.heal(1)
        return
    else:
        $ blessing_weeks = 8
        $ avatar.add_skill_level("agility", 1)
        $ avatar.add_skill_level("perception", 1)
        return
else:

    "A tight feeling entered Rowans stomach as he approached the shrine. Like many other places of worship, the shrine promised safe haven and respite to those who deserved it - and something in the thick atmosphere told him he no longer counted as such."
    "He sacrificed too much of himself for the shrines water to soothe him. But maybe he should drink from it anyway"
    menu:
        "Drink the holy water, let it purge the corruption from your body.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "It would not kill him. Of that he was certain. But nothing about the experience would be pleasant. He lowered his hands into the basin, then brought them to his face, drinking the water before his conviction left him."
            show bg55 with sshake
            show rowan necklace shock behind bg55
            ro "Ack-!"
            "He fell to the stone floor, his entire body convulsing in agony as the purifying liquid spread cleansing fire across his body. The pain lasted for-"
            "For how long? He couldnt tell. It felt like forever, but couldnt have been longer than a couple of minutes. When the torture finally subsided, he managed to get up, and shakily leave the shrine."
            "He felt drained and weakened, but perhaps, just a little bit better about himself"
            $ avatar.take_damage(["flavour",], "deathblow")
            $ avatar.corruption -= 20
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(20)
            return
        "Leave this place alone. ":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Knowing better than to pick a fight with powers far stronger than he is, Rowan chose to simply turn around and leave the place. It would be up to the miners to decide what to do with it."
            return
        "Destroy the shrine.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "He narrowed his eyes at the shrine, and felt his anger spike. He was being judged by a pile of fucking rocks. He, the Hero of Rosaria!"
            "The hell did they know about the sacrifices he was making for the greater good?! The hell did anyone?!"
            show bg55 with sshake
            "Before he could stop himself, he delivered a hasty kick to the shrine, knocking it off. The comely aura that surrounded the place disappeared in a blink of an eye, replaced with a cold, menacing feeling of disapproval."
            show rowan necklace angry behind bg55
            ro "Oh, get over yourself"
            "Whatever spirits looked over the place, they would soon have to find themselves a new home. Rowan called the miners in, then left the area."
            $ avatar.corruption += 10
            $ all_actors["kharos"].favors += 1
            return





label mine_universal_ev5:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

"During Rowan's explorations, he discovered that unfortunately this mine had suffered a massive cave-in around the ore sites. Most likely, this had been what caused the mine to be shut down in the first place."
"He informed Jezera that they were going to need more hands to start the operation than he'd previously thought."
"The possibility of forgetting this mine entirely and moving on was brought up, but in the end, Jezera let the Rowan decide himself what was best."

menu:
    "Invest to clear the mine. [12 gold over 8 weeks]":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Of course, they needed this mine, no matter the cost. So ignoring it for good really wasn't on the table."


        $ money_week_extra = 8
        $ amount_of_rmoney = 12
        menu:


            "Hire workers ([temp4] gold)" if castle.treasury >= temp4:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ change_treasury(-temp4)
                $ castle.mines += 1
                $ castle.iron_per_week += temp3


                $ choose_and_insert_next_event('mine_hire_workers')



            "Deploy Soldiers ([temp2] soldiers)" if castle.buildings['barracks'].troops >= temp2:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= temp2
                $ castle.morale -= temp2
                $ castle.mines += 1
                $ castle.iron_per_week += temp3

                $ choose_and_insert_next_event('mine_deploy_soldiers')
    "Leave":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ prevent_tile_exploration()

return






label quarantined_mine:

$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg55 with fade


$ temp = dice(2)
$ released_fix_rollback()

"The sight of an abandoned mine is an eerie one - rusted ironwork and rotting wood pointing accusingly at gaping, silent holes in the earth."
"This one, Rowan noticed, had long tapestries covered in scrawl trailing down either side of its entrances, bright red once but bleached pink by long exposure to the elements."
"The spidery, vertical script was unfamiliar - goblin, perhaps? Rowan wished he had Cla-Min handy."

if castle.researches['history_of_rosaria'].completed:
    "Rowan himself was no expert on non-human language, but when he was going through the history of Rosaria with Cliohna, the librarian did go into a rather lengthy disquisition on the evolution of goblin language."

    if temp == 1:
        "He wasnt able to recall all of it, but he did remember that red color signified, unsurprisingly, danger, and the glyphs warned of poison, or in this case, likely poisonous gas. "
        "The mine would have been of no use to them, and Rowan departed after adding a fresh warning in Rosarian on a prominent rock nearby. "

        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        return
    else:

        "He wasnt able to recall all of it, but if he interpreted the glyphs right, the were praises to a goblin god, thanking him for his protection and blessings. "
        "Feeling hopeful, Rowan surveyed the mine, and discovered there was still plenty of ore to be had within. He now had to decide how he intended to use this mine."
        jump quarantined_mine.standard_options
else:

    "Rowan was no scholar of obscure languages, and had no idea what the faded tapestries had on them. He had to make a decision - play it safe and ignore the mine, or try and make use of this valuable resource?"


    menu:
        "Ignore":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Better not to risk lives and time upon a suspect hole in the ground, Rowan decided. He departed without letting anyone know what he'd found."


            return
        "Use":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            jump quarantined_mine.standard_options



label quarantined_mine.standard_options:
$ temp1 = mines_defs[eventHex[6]][0]
$ temp2 = mines_defs[eventHex[6]][1]
$ temp3 = mines_defs[eventHex[6]][2]

$ temp4 = temp2 * miner_cost

menu:


    "Hire workers ([temp4] gold)" if castle.treasury >= temp4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ temp5 = True
        $ temp6 = False



    "Deploy Soldiers ([temp2] soldiers)" if castle.buildings['barracks'].troops >= temp2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ temp5 = True

        $ temp6 = True
    "Leave":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ prevent_tile_exploration()
        return
if temp == 2 and temp5:

    "Rowan watched the work gather pace with trepidation that slowly melted into satisfaction."
    if temp6:
        "The orcs reported no problems, and it seemed as if his gut feeling had been right - it was just a plain old mine with nothing wrong with it. Perhaps, at last, his luck was turning."
    else:
        "The workers reported no problems, and it seemed as if his gut feeling had been right - it was just a plain old mine with nothing wrong with it. Perhaps, at last, his luck was turning."

    if not temp6:
        $ change_treasury(-temp4)
        $ castle.mines += 1
        $ castle.iron_per_week += temp3
    else:
        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= temp2
        $ castle.morale -= temp2
        $ castle.mines += 1
        $ castle.iron_per_week += temp3

    return
if temp == 1 and temp5:

    "Rowan watched the work gather pace with trepidation. He was just beginning to relax and tell himself he was silly to worry when the ground rumbled beneath his feet, and cries of alarm and horror echoed out from the entrance to the mine."
    if temp6:
        "Orcs came scrambling out of it in a panic."
    else:
        "Men came scrambling out of it in a panic."
    "Rowan managed to get a handle on the situation and helped the workers carry out their prostrate, twitching comrades, but the damage had been done."
    "The lower reaches of the mine were contaminated with asphyxiating gas that reacted alarmingly to naked flame."
    if temp6:
        "10 orcs had perished as a result."
    else:
        "8 men had perished as a result, and the rest, tearing at their hair and howling curses at Rowan, carried away their dead comrades without further ado."
    "Next time, Rowan told himself angrily as he surveyed the scene of the disaster, he would invest in some canaries."

    if temp6:
        $ change_morale(-6)
        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 10
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
    else:
        $ change_treasury(-20)
        $ avatar.add_guilt(10)


    return
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:


    event('orc_mine', triggers=('map_res_6', 'map_res_7', 'map_res_8',), group='mine', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)


label orc_mine:

$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg55 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg55

"Usually, Rowan encountered mines that were either abandoned or occupied by humans."
"This time, things were different."
"As he scouted the approach to the mine, he saw a familiar sight near the entrance of it."
"Orc tribal signs, painted in red. Fresh ones, to boot."
"Rowan scratched his chin in deep thought. Based on his information, the mine was still functional recently. It looked like some time ago a group of orcs kicked out the old owners out, and made the location their new base of operations."
"If they could be convinced to join the twins, then they would gain both an operating mine and a new tribe of orcs. This was a unique opportunity But simply walking in and demanding the orcs submit could prove risky."
"A show of strength would ensure nothing goes wrong."


call screen raid_menu(60)


if not raid_state.in_raid:
    "But Rowan couldn't commit the necessary forces now. He should return later, once he has enough soldiers available."

    $ prevent_tile_exploration()

    return


"Soon, he stood in front of the mine entrance, a small army behind his back."
"It was time to \"discuss\" the terms of the \"alliance\"."

ro "Send the message."


if raid_state.troops.get('orc', 0) > 0:
    "A muscular orc, carrying a horn in his hand, stepped forward. He took a deep breath and sounded it three times."


elif raid_state.troops.get('orc', 0) == 0 and raid_state.troops.get('cubi', 0) == 0 and raid_state.troops.get('drider', 0) > 0:
    "The surrounding driders looked at him dumbly, not understanding."
    ro ""
    ro "(Maybe I shouldve brought some orcs with me for this)"

    "Left with no choices, Rowan brought his hands to his face, and shouted out loud."

    ro "IN THE NAME OF CASTLE BLOODMEEN, I DEMAND AN AUDIENCE WITH YOUR LEADER!"


"At first, nothing happened."
"Fifteen minutes later, they could hear a group approaching. A large, young orc, leading about a dozen orc warriors, emerged from the mine."
"The leader took a long look at Rowan's forces. His expression darkened, as he realized what was about to transpire."

orcl "What do you want, humie?"

"While Rowan disliked intimidating people into compliance He couldnt deny the effectiveness of it."
"What followed was a short exchange to establish who had the upper hand in the negotiations. Rowan demanded that the orc tribe submitted to the twins authority."
"The orc answered he knelt to nobody. Rowan casually pointed out his meager force had no chance of surviving in a direct battle. The orc said they would see about that."
"He was bluffing, and Rowan was sure of that. The orc was smart enough to realize he had no chance of winning this one, but his pride wouldn't allow him to simply bend the knee. He needed a way to submit that wouldn't jeopardize his position among his fellow warriors."
"A promise of future conquests, and a gift, of either slaves or gold, would certainly do the trick."








$ event_tmp['gold_cost'] = 90
$ event_tmp['slave_cost'] = 7
$ event_tmp['bribe_with'] = None
if raid_state.mp > 100:
    $ event_tmp['gold_cost'] -= 20
if raid_state.troops.get('drider', 0) > 0:
    $ event_tmp['gold_cost'] -= 15
if avatar.brawn > 2:
    $ event_tmp['gold_cost'] -= 20


if raid_state.mp > 100:
    $ event_tmp['slave_cost'] -= 2
if raid_state.troops.get('drider', 0) > 0:
    $ event_tmp['slave_cost'] -= 1
if avatar.brawn > 2:
    $ event_tmp['slave_cost'] -= 1

$ temp1 = event_tmp['gold_cost']
$ temp2 = event_tmp['slave_cost']
"Rowan estimated it would take about [temp1] gold or [temp2] slaves to make the orcs submit."
"That is If he really wanted them at his side. With the forces currently at his disposal, taking the mine by force would be easy. He would lose a tribe, but perhaps they werent worth the cost?"

menu:
    "Bribe them with gold.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ event_tmp['bribe_with'] = 'gold'
        jump orc_mine.mineBribe
    "Bribe them with slaves.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ event_tmp['bribe_with'] = 'slaves'
        jump orc_mine.mineBribe
    "Eradicate them.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "There was no small amount of orcs waited to be recruited. Rowan could afford to lose this group."
        "Without another word, he signaled for his men to ready their arms."
        scene black with fade
        ""
        "The following battle was long and bloody."
        "The enemy orcs quickly retread into the mines, trying to take advantage of the narrow corridors inside them. A good strategy, which might have worked against someone less experienced than Rowan."
        if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Maintaining discipline, Rowan prevented his forces from swarming inside and instead formed a small strike force with him at the vanguard, which, albeit with some difficulty, ultimately broke through the enemy defenses."
        else:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Maintaining discipline, Rowan prevented his forces from swarming inside and instead formed a small strike force with him at the vanguard."
            "Keeping his orcs in check and fighting through the enemy was a challenging task, so it was no surprise when he failed to dodge an unexpected arrow after turning one of the corners. It went straight into his shoulder, making him hiss in pain."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["arms"], "normal_damage")
            "He snapped in half, not letting the pain cloud his judgment. He kept a steady advance, and ultimately broke through the enemys main line of defenses."
        "After that, it was merely a matter of cleaning up the strays."
        "Soon, Rowan could inspect the mine in all it had to offer. As he expected, it was still operational, and he sent orders to the castle to send the workers in."
        "He also found the half-built orc village. They were still just settling in."
        " But they already managed to do some raiding in the area."
        "In one of the huts, he found three human slaves. With his forces nearby, he couldn't set them free without raising suspicions, so he had them delivered to Castle Bloodmeen."
        "Soon, the area was secured, and Rowan could move to his next target."


        $ change_prisoners(3)
        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 3
        $ castle.mines += 1
        $ castle.iron_per_week += mines_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2]
        $ raid_state.finish()
        return



label orc_mine.mineBribe:

"Praising the orcs stubbornness, Rowan remarked that this was precisely what the twins expected from their orcs. He hinted that those loyal to Castle Bloodmeen could expect to be compensated for their services and that they will receive a sample of their generosity soon."
"This placated the orc leader, and Rowan could see the obvious relief in his eyes at the sudden chance of saving face."
"Graciously, the orc responded they will consider the proposal if the gifts are up to their liking."
"Rowan did not have to add his little entourage would be back in full force if they dared to find them lacking."
"It was implied."
"..."
scene black with fade
"As expected, he got a message from castle Bloodmeen a few days later, telling him the orc leader found the gift acceptable, and that both the mine and the orc tribe were now at their disposal."


$ castle.mines += 1
$ castle.iron_per_week += mines_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2]
$ raid_state.reset()
$ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1)
if event_tmp['bribe_with'] == 'gold':
    $ change_treasury(-event_tmp['gold_cost'])
else:
    $ change_prisoners(-event_tmp['slave_cost'])
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc


init python:

    event('mine_level_3_party', triggers=('map_res_6', 'map_res_7', 'map_res_8',), group='mine', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)
    event('deep_in_her_mines', triggers=('map_res_6', 'map_res_7', 'map_res_8',), group='mine', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)

label mine_level_3_party:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)
scene bg55 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg55

"Taking a bit of a detour, Rowan approached what he knew was an abandoned iron mine. A couple of years back, he heard from a passing merchant about it being overrun by monsters, though by then he had already retired from being a hero and general, and was enjoying a peaceful family life with Alexia."
"Never really one for adventuring  he was a soldier in the past, not a glorified mercenary for hire  he chose to leave the matter to the local authorities."
"Though knowing the level of enthusiasm with which lords react to peasants asking them to do their damn job of protecting the countryside, he honestly expected the mine to be still filled with monsters."

if avatar.corruption > 59:
    "Not like that would be an issue, now that he had literal disposable orcs at the snap of his fingers. "
else:
    "Not like that would be an issue, with the orcs he had under his command."

"Maybe if said monsters turned out to be driders, he might get a chance to grab a couple of eggs. Two birds with one stones, if lady luck smiles on him."
"Filled with such optimistic thoughts, he approached the slope leading to the mine entrance-"
"- and instantly noticed the faint trail of campfire smoke on the horizon."
"Sensing trouble, Rowan stepped off the dirt path he was on, and entered the nearby forest. With his usual expertise, he started sneaking up to the source of the unexpected smoke."
"As he drew nearer, he started overhearing snippets of a conversation between two particularly agitated people. A minute later, he was close enough to grasp the words being said."

qais "  then you shouldnt have tossed in so much wood into the fire!"

"The first voice complained, annoyed. It sounded male, young."

shee "Yes, yes, blame everyone but yourself."

"Another answered. This one was high pitched. Girly."

qais "I did everything right! I got the recipe from the innkeeper in Rastedel and followed it to the letter!"

shee "Horseshit! Show me that- "

qais "Hey knock it of you bi-"

isaa "Please, theres no reason to be upset! We still have rations!"

"A third voice, sounding very young. Either a young boy or another girl."
"Rowan crept in closer. A minute later, he was close enough to see who the voices belonged to."
"Near the entrance to the mine, a group of Adventurers, apparently, set up camp, and was in the middle of bickering with one another in a rather lively fashion."
"A young sorceresses, dressed in red robes, tried to lay her hands on a piece of paper desperately protected by a young man in leather armor. These must have been the first voices he heard."
"To the side, he noticed the likely owner of the third voice  a short haired Boy, Rowan guessed? No older than 16. Hiding his face in his hands, he looked like was about to cry."
"There was another person, who kept his silence so far. A burly, serious man, with a long beard, tanned skin and a gentle, if disapproving gaze, sat next to the young boy. He wore a simple shirt, but Rowan quickly noticed a breastplate and a shield lying nearby."
"Again, Rowan crept a bit closer, kneeling behind one of the trees, trying to get a better look at the odd party, and to wait and see how the situation develops -"
"- but he wouldnt get the opportunity to do so."
"He must have passed some sort of invisible line, because the the sorceresses head suddenly snapped upwards, and she turned her gaze in his direction."

$ sheenaName = "Sorceress"

shee "We have company."

"Like a well oiled dwarf mechanism, the group instantly sprung into action. The big man in the back jumped forward, grabbing his shield and sword, placing himself in the front."
"The other man and the woman positioned themselves behind him, by his sides, with the man taking out a crossbow, while the sorceresss hand burst ablaze with magical fire."
"The boy lingered in the back, protected by the three clearly more experienced fighters."

$ qaisName = "Burly man"

qais "Show yourself, interloper!"

"With a soft sigh, Rowan stood up, and waved his arm from behind the tree."

ro "I mean you no harm! But I would prefer if the other guy lowered his crossbow before I leave cover."

"The three exchanged glances, then with some hesitation lowered their weapons."

hide rowan
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan showed his face-"
"-and the woman gawked at him instantly."

shee "Holy shit."
shee "Its Rowan Blackwell."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"All of them, Rowan included, looked at her in surprise. It wasnt often he would be recognized so quickly. There wasnt anything particularly characteristic about his face or clothes  bar the magical amulet, but this was a recent addition."

qais " Are you certain?"

shee "Yes! How could I not be!"

shee "Didnt I tell you like, a thousand times how I saw Deanara and her party in Rastedel! Of course I would recognize him!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The sorceress quite literally jumped up with giddiness, and waved at him, urging him to come closer."

shee "Mister Blackwell, please, join us!"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

shee " Wed offer drider omelettes, but SOMEONE fucked up the recipe!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

" Drider omelettes?"

$ bernName = "Young man"

bern "I told you I did not!"

qais "I dont think its even possible to cook a drider egg."

"Rowan shook his head as the group almost instantly forgot about his presence and descended into what he assumed was their usual bickering. It had been some time since he had seen a honest, proper adventuring group."
"Not that they werent present in Rosaria. With the nobles more or less completely ignoring the countryside, it wasnt uncommon for people to hire mercenaries to deal with their problems."
"Though Rowan couldnt help but feel the group in front of him was considerably more Lighthearted than he had expected them to be."
"A sign of times, perhaps. With Karnas defeated, hope returned to Rosaria."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

" For a time, at least."

hide rowan with dissolve

"Normally Rowan might have paid no attention to random adventurers like that, but judging by their location, it was safe to assume they were here for the same purpose as he was. If they already scouted they mine, it would make his job that much easier."
"Adopting a pleasant smile, he joined the group for supper. With the innovative dish ruined, the party offered him some of their usual dried rations, and with them  customary introductions."
"The sorceresss name proved to be Sheera. She was a fire mage who used to study in Rastedel and dreamed of becoming a heroine, just like Deanara was."
"The burly man called himself Qais. He was a mercenary from the Empire of Sand, but after seeing the destruction caused by Karnas he chose to quit the life of a sellsword and devote himself to hunting down the monsters that now plagued the countrysides of all the nations Karnas invaded."
"The man in leather told Rowan his name was Bernard, and that was that. He didnt seem like the talkative kind, which contrasted with his earlier, loud behavior. Guess he only ever opened to people he was close with?"
"The last adventurer was a scrawny boy who, contrary to Bernard, just didnt seem like the kind to open up at all. Sheera said his name is Isaac, and that the group rescued him from orc slavers two years ago. Ever since, the four of them travel together."
"Frowning, Rowan asked why exactly did they think that dragging an adolescent boy around for monster hunting was a good idea. This was no life for a kid!"

$ bernName = "Bernard"
$ sheenaName = "Sheena"
$ qaisName = "Qais"
$ isaaName = "Isaac"

shee "Its fine, its fine."
shee "Isaac is stronger than he looks. Hes blessed by Solansia, you know?"

bern "Sheera!!"

"Bernard hissed at his companion, but the sorceress waved him off."

shee "Oh come on, you want me to keep things away from the Hero of Karst? Hes the most trustworthy person we could ever possibly meet, bar Deanara herself!"

bern "This is NOT your secret to tell!"

"The sorceress pouted."

shee "Sheesh, whatever "

"Rowan looked at the boy, who turned his eyes away. He chose not to pry on the subject At least not yet. "
"After they all exchanged backstories, before Sheera could shower with various question regarding his time spent with Deanara, Rowan asked them what were they doing in the area."
"As he expected, they also heard the rumors about the mine being occupied by monsters, so they came to clear it out. But they didnt find anything except a lone drider  whatever used to haunt the tunnels must have left a long time ago."
"As for the mine itself, they still saw traces of ore here and there, but it was hard to say if it was abandoned because of monsters, or because it was no longer profitable. Regardless, it could be reopened, and Rowan did a mental note to inform the castle of that as soon as possible."
"With his main objective achieved and the day nearing its end, Rowan asked if the group would mind if he joined them for the evening. It was always safer in a group, and he wouldnt mind having some company for a change."
"Isaac didnt mind at all, and if Bernard had anything against it, he decided to keep it to himself. Now, Sheera and Qais"
"Both of them were all too happy about Rowans company. The sorceress kept finding more and more excuses to rub her body against him, or to lean forward so he could look down her cleavage."
"Her robes were loose enough that Rowan could easily see her modest breasts whenever she did so, and it would be a lie to say he didnt look at least once. The sorceress noticed, the corners of her cute mouth turning upwards into a devious smirk."

if avatar.corruption > 49:
    "Rowan found himself responding to their flirtations, wholeheartedly enjoying the feeling of being courted. After all the time spent in Castle Bloodween, it was nice to spend some time with someone who didnt have an ulterior motive when attempting to fuck him."
    "There would be nothing wrong with fooling around a bit, would there?"

elif avatar.corruption <= 50 and all_actors['alexia'].relation < 30:
    "Rowan found himself responding to their flirtations. With Alexia giving him the cold shoulder, he couldnt help but enjoy being courted."
    "Surely nobody would blame him if he let himself have a little bit of fun for a change, would they?"
else:
    "Despite himself, Rowan found himself responding to their flirtations. He felt a bit guilty about doing so  with Alexia waiting for him back in Castle Bloodmeen, it didnt feel right to mess around with other people."
    "Though It would be a nice way to release some tension "

menu:
    "Encourage Sheena.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump encourageSheena
    "Encourage Qais.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump encourageQais
    "Keep things platonic.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump adventurersPlatonic


label encourageSheena:

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind black

"Smiling, Rowan turned his attention to Sheera, happily indulging her many questions about his past adventures."
"Sheeras enthusiasm and general sunny disposition proved to be infectious, and Rowan quickly forgot about the many struggles he was forced to endure in present days."
"He gladly spent the evening reminiscing about old times, when thing werent nearly as complicated, and he didnt need to balance his soul and Alexias safety with every decision."
"At one point, when they thought he wasnt looking, he saw the sorceress smile triumphantly at Qais, who raised his hands in defeat."
"When night came, he laid to bed with the others, agreeing to take the last watch. But he didnt sleep. He waited patiently, and as expected, half an hour later, he heard someone approach him."
"He opened his eyes and smiled at Sheera, who stared in surprise, before returning the gesture, again offering him that cute, devious smile of hers."
"She helped him get up, and with a skip in her step started to drag him into the woods."

ro "Should we just leave them like that?"

"Rowan asked, casting a glance at the reminder of the party. The sorceress smirked in response."

shee "We literally just killed the only thing that could ambush us, and I have magical alarms all around the camp. How did you think I noticed you earlier?"

ro "Fair."

"Choosing their steps carefully  at least Rowan was, the concept of sneaking was foreign to the woman  they left the camp, and started walking deep into the forest."
"Deep enough for that the two of them could talk comfortably, without the fear that they might be overheard. Or that they would wake up the others."

shee "Mhm! Yes, this will be perfect!"

"The sorceresses declared suddenly, once they were a fair distance from the camp. Without allowing Rowan a chance to respond, she jumped him, using the momentum to press him against the nearby tree."
"Her lips sought his, while her hands started to undress them both. She wasnt wasting any time, and Rowan felt shed rather just tear the clothes off him, if given the option."

ro "No foreplay?"

shee "Fuck foreplay. I want to feel the Hero of Karst inside of me already!"

ro "(Oh, so thats what this is)"

scene cg675 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg675
pause 3

"Rowan didnt mind a casual encounter, but he had no intention of letting the lively sorceress treat him like a trophy fuck. Annoyed, he grabbed her by the wrists, and with one swift motion turned their positions around, pinning her to the tree, arms over her head."

ro "Young lady, I think you got the wrong idea about whos claiming who here."

"Sheera giggled in response, not at all dissatisfied with the sudden turnaround. She tried to lean in to kiss him again, but Rowan kept her firmly in place. Her enthusiasm was quite flattering  but he had no intention of letting her dictate the tempo."
"Exploiting the physical advantage he had over her, he locked the sorceress wrists with one hand, and used the other to undo the front of her robe."
"Sheeras accursed mounds, previously taunting him with occasional appearances through the entire evening, were finally revealed to him in full glory."
"They were petite, but perky, with small, erect nipples. Rowan pinched one of them teasingly, then grabbed the teat forcefully, making his partner gasp."

shee "If you like them, why not give them a kiss?"

"The sorceress smirked at him mischievously, again, not at all discouraged by her current position. She kept trying to free herself, but it was a token effort."
"Rowans arm trailed lower, and with deliberate slowness started undoing her belt, revealing her nether regions."
"As he expected, her lower lips were not unlike her upper ones. Just like the sorceress couldnt shut up her mouth for 5 minutes, so was her slit partially open, already wet and ready."

shee "You wont be needing to force these gates open, general Zerias!"

ro "..."

"Rowan stared at her through half-lidded eyes. Sheera giggled again."
"Rowan thrust two fingers inside of her, evoking a delightful gasp from the sorceress."

ro "You talk too much."
ro "Id much rather hear you keep squealing like this."

scene cg676 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg676
pause 3

"Sheera smiled impishly, but this time spared him the commentary. Satisfied the girl was starting to listen, Rowan began to lazily explore her insides, setting up a steady, slow tempo, as he kept driving his fingers further into her."
"Sheera tried to get him to speed up, gyrating her hips to his movements, but whenever she did so, Rowan simply stopped. She grumbled with frustration, but rather than keep struggling, surrendered herself to his caresses."
"Satisfied with the result of his ministrations, Rowan started to thrust his fingers with greater enthusiasm."
"He released Sheeras arms, staring her in the eyes as he did so. She dropped them to her sides obediently, while he used his newly freed hand to reach out and grab her perky breasts again."

shee "Aa-aah!"

"She left herself at Rowans mercy, moaning sweetly. Her eyes, her green eyes, betrayed her excitement as she awaited his next move."
"Not being in any hurry, Rowan kept exploring her pussy for a longer moment, paying careful attention to her growing excitement."
"When he breathing grew even deeper, he decided shes finally ready. He leaned in for a passionate kiss, which the sorceress eagerly returned, then whispered in her ear:"

ro "Turn around. Hands on the tree."

"Sheera obeyed without a moment of hesitation, giddy at the prospect of finally being fucked by the hero of her childhood. She eagerly presented her cute ass to him, swaying it to the sides enticingly."
"Rowan undid his pants and, again, without any haste whatsoever, started to rub his phallus against her overflowing opening. Sheera whined in response, much to Rowans delight."

shee "Please Havent you toyed with me enough, Rowan?"

ro "Maybe."

"It was tempting to just keep on toying with the sorceress, but doing it anymore would be simply cruel. For all her faults, Sheera did choose to play along, and it was high time she was rewarded for her obedience."
"Though perhaps not in a way the sorceress expected."
"He pushed the tip in, into the welcoming, warm folds of Sheera pussy. The woman tensed in anticipation. Was this finally it? Was her sweet torture at an end?"
"But Rowans tool would retreat as unexpectedly as it thrust in. Sheera turned her head to the hero, letting Rowan get a good look at her confused, fearful expression."

scene cg200 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg200
pause 3

"With a smile, Rowan spread her ass-cheeks and started to push the tip of his penis forward, but not into the same hole as before."

shee "Oooo-ooooo?"

"The sorceress gasped in surprise, and unexpectedly burst into giggles. She threw him a wild smile, then braced herself better, ready to accommodate him with her tight asshole."
"His cock, wet with her juices, worked its way steadily into her depths. Her insides squeezed around him, too tight for his size. But rather than force his way in with one brutal stroke, Rowan kept pushing in gently, allowing Sheeras anus to stretch with minimal pain."

ro "Brave girl. "

"Finally, his balls touched her ass. Against all odds, she managed to take him all the way in. His hand trailed against her back possessively, as Sheera waited for him to start moving."
"And he did just that."
"Slowly, but mercilessly, he started to fuck her tight asshole, pushing against her twitching inner muscles. She wasnt used to it, but what she lacked in experience, she made up with enthusiasm and endurance."

ro "Ready for me to go faster?"

shee "Yes!"

"Smirking, Rowan pick up the tempo methodically pounding her tight ass. Sheera moaned something incoherently  she no longer had the strength to keep throwing cheeky responses as she loved to do."
"Her head hung low, as she focused her attention on keeping her sphincter nicely relaxed for him."
"Ever the gentleman, Rowan resisted the temptation to pick up the pace any further  the poor sorceress was already barely holding herself together."
"He grabbed her sides firmly, helping her keep her posture as he kept thrusting in  her tight insides constantly trying to keep his cock in place, and constantly giving way as kept pushing in and out of her."

shee "A-aah! Aaah!"

"Rowans grunts and Sheeras half-pained, half-ecstatic moans were the only sounds filling the forest now  and it would stay that way for a while, as Rowan was in no hurry to finish the girl off."

"But despite that, there was an end to even his endurance. Her narrow ass was simply too good to resist for long, and Rowan felt himself approach his limit."
"He buried himself deep inside of her, and reached between her legs once more, his hand seeking her overflowing pussy. He pushed his fingers into her, their movement mirroring the pistoning of his cock -"

shee "Aah!!"

"- and finally pushing her over the edge."
"A moment later, he came as well, his hot cum pouring into her freely. Sheera trembled in joy, and Rowan had to grab her by the stomach so she wouldnt fall."
"He remained like that for a moment, lazily exploring her breasts as the sorceresses rested with her body against the tree trunk."
"Breathing heavily, she turned her head around, and familiar devious smile forming on her lips."

shee "So thats why general Zerias lost."
shee "He kept trying to force the front gate, rather then push into the backdoor!"

"Sheera's delighted giggle filled the forest, only to be stopped when Rowan thrust into her ass once more, shutting her up again."


$ fucked_sheera = True
$ isaac_mage = True
jump adventurersConclusion



label encourageQais:

"Rowan turned to face the big man, flashing him a wide smile. The man was handsome, bronze skin stretched over a taut, muscled body. He was comely, to be certain."
"Rowan decided to innocently prod him on his backstory. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Sheera pout angrily. Her sulking did not escape Qais either, as the large man let out a low chuckle in his deep voice before answering him."

qais "There isnt much to tell. My father owned a small farm in the southern regions. I worked there for most of my youth. "

"He cracked his neck and flexed his impressive shoulder muscles. Rowan noted the girth of them."

qais "Its thanks to him that Im as strong as an ox. "

shee "And almost as dumb as one, too."

"Qais snickered, making a rude gesture in the direction of the sorceress, who smirked and turned to talk to her other companions. She seemed resigned to Rowans choice of partner."

qais "The old man sired four of us, brothers all. He used to call us his little soldiers... till we all ended up a full head or so taller than him. "

"His voice took a melancholic tone. Rowan saw Sheera roll her eyes in the background."

qais "Back then... I thought my might made me special. I was the youngest you see, and by the time I reached adolescence, my father was old and decrepit. I didnt want to listen to his wisdom-"

shee "Oh Goddess, I cant listen to this again! Ladies and gentlemen: the master of the mood-slayer! Its like the knight from Uverth all over again!"

"The gentle giant spread his hands defensively to try to calm the sorceress down."

qais "Sheera, that knight needed a night of comfort, not passion. A man like that lets just say tears dont make for good pillow talk."

bern "Is that why you make this story so fucking depressing every time you tell it?"

qais "Maybe Im just hoping one day it will give life to your ironclad heart? Maybe even let me sneak my way into it?"

bern "Oh, fuck off."

qais "Hmm, I guess theres still room for improvement."

"He winked at Rowan, and the hero shook his head with a smile. It was refreshing to see a man who wasnt just looking for an easy lay."
"Though that did make Rowan somewhat self-conscious. An easy lay was exactly what he was looking for."

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind black

"The lighthearted, cozy atmosphere continued on through the evening, with the bratty sorceress doing her best to get under Qaiss skin, and the unflappable giant taking it all in stride."
"It was almost a shame to see the sun go down. Stifling yawns, the rest of the group headed to their bedrolls."
"Leaving Rowan and Qais alone to take the first watch."

shee " If you two wake me up before daybreak, Im flinging fireballs."

"Rowan shared a smile with Qais, but said nothing. The burly mans dark eyes gleamed with mirth in the firelight. There was no hurry, and the quiet conversation was pleasant."
"Almost an hour passed, the night deepening to a comforting stillness. After a while, Qais stood up from the campfire and stretched. Rowan liked the sight of his tanned muscles flexing, the casual strength of his thick biceps."
"Without a word, Qais headed for the woods. He shot Rowan a glance and a smile over his shoulder, indicating with his eyes for him to follow."
"Rowan tramped a short ways behind Qais through the woods, fascinated by the calm, assertive way he moved. He was a bulky fellow, but he carried himself with the ease of a far more limber man."
"Qais stopped only a short distance away from the camp. Rowan looked back - the tents were still within eyeshot. Qais chuckled at his unspoken concern."

qais "Were on guard duty, it would be irresponsible to leave them {i}completely{/i} unprotected."

ro "And on the off-chance someone hears us?"

qais "Isaac sleeps like a log, and Bernard - despite his attitude - understands all too well how necessary stress release can be."

"The big man shrugged, flashing Rowan a sultry smile."

qais "Besides, Sheera is going to be insufferable whether we wake her or not. So we might as well give her ample reason to be."

ro "And here I thought you were the matron of the team."

"Rowan felt a thrill run down his spine at the smirk Qais gave in response to the little jab."

qais "I am. But even a matron needs to let her kids run free and focus on herself, for once."

"Qais quirked an eyebrow, looking Rowan up and down before unbuckling his sword belt. Rowan noticed for the first time how large his hands were."

qais "-And just so were clear: youre gonna pay for that last comment."

"Rowans heart pumped a little faster as he hurriedly undid his own sword belt."

ro "Dont threaten me with a good time unless you intend to follow through on that threat."

"Qais chuckled, his deep voice rolling off into a masculine purr. Rowan watched, mesmerized as he removed his shirt, exposing his rippling chest. He was hairy, with fine black curls coating his tawny skin in a patch of thick fuzz."
"Here, was a man."
"As Qais removed his trousers, he let out a low grunt, nodding at Rowans still-clothed body. Rowan peeled off his shirt, exposing his pale chest. Qais eyes drifted across his body with the appraisal of a man who knew the value of things."

qais "Theres something I wanted to ask you. Everybody knows of your skill in commanding men."
qais "But was there ever a man you wished to serve {i}under{/i}?"

"Rowan narrowed his eyes at the large man, doing his best to hold back a smile as he unbuttoned his pants. Qais expression was that of pure innocence, as if his words were not dripping with innuendo."

ro "Perhaps there was. "

qais "They must have been quite remarkable, to attract your attention. "

ro "Would you rather be {i}with{/i} them?"

qais "No. Id rather {i}be{/i} them."

"And just like that he was in the mans arms. Rowan let out a heavy breath, settling into Qais embrace as the two locked lips. His thick beard tickled his chin, his cock stiffening as he drew close to the imposing warrior."
"Qais large hands settled on Rowans shoulders, rubbing his back in soft circles. Despite his formidable frame, the man was quite the gentle giant. Rowan let out a groan of pleasure, kneading Qais biceps in wonder at their thickness."
"His scent was heavy, masculine and potent. A lingering sheen of sweat made his swarthy skin glisten in the night air. Rowan breathed it in with a pleasured sigh."
"There was little time for foreplay. Despite their mutual attraction, both men were still professionals. An absent night watchman spelled doom for a sleeping camp. They would have to be quick about this."
"Fortunately for Rowan, Qais knew what he wanted. His thick hands drifted down to cup Rowans butt, kneading the cheeks as he pulled him close. Rowan could feel Qais large erection poking him in the stomach."

qais "Supple."

scene cg565 with fade
pause 3

"Qais said the word as if that was all there was to say on the matter. Rowan almost let out a bawdy joke, but instead groaned as he felt Qais large finger sink into his ass."

qais "Turn around, Hero."

"His voice was deep, but his tone was soft. Rowan, blushing, turned around. Qais sat back against a nearby tree trunk, spreading Rowans cheeks as he examined his nethers."
"Rowan stood half bent over with his hands to his thighs, bearing the embarrassing position as best as he could."
"Thick fingers trailed across Rowans growing erection before moving once more to his ass."
"He stuck his index finger in his rump again, letting out a huff of appreciation when he managed to push to the second joint before encountering stiffer resistance."

"Qais pulled his index finger free, only to replace it with the one on his other hand. Rowan groaned as he felt the finger press deep inside, wigging back and forth to test the proverbial waters."

qais "Relax, Rowan. Breathe..."

"Qais warm breath at his neck made Rowan shudder with anticipation. He did as he asked, taking in slower, deeper breaths as he relaxed his contracting muscles. Qais pulled free from Rowans ass, planting his hands on the heros hips."

qais "Easy now, slow and steady. Lean back into me."

scene cg566 with fade
pause 3
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg566

"Rowan leaned back, falling into Qais lap as the heat of his skin suffused him. Rowan felt the weight of the man beneath him, his back rubbing up against Qais hairy chest."
"He positioned himself as best he could, spreading his legs to either side of Qais as the burly man angled his thick erection towards his ass. Rowans knees trembled, his face scrunching in both embarrassment and excitement."
"He shuddered as he felt the head of Qais dick press against his anus. His large hands pulled Rowan downwards, drawing him inexorably deeper onto a proper mounting of the adventurers cock."
"It came as a shock when their genitals made physical contact. An electric thrill ran up Rowans spine, pain and pleasure mixed together as he sank down onto Qais dick."

qais "Relax"

"His big hands were at Rowans shoulders now, kneading them softly to accentuate his point. Rowan took in a deep breath and relaxed, feeling his whole body follow suit."
"Qais cock slowly entered him, inch by inch, sinking deep into his ass. Rowan felt his own erection harden still further as the girthy length entered him, blood flowing like a river to his extremities."
"He got nearly halfway down the shaft before Rowan had to pause. He was panting, his stomach clenching tight from the sensation of the intruder in his insides."
"It was a deep, filling sensation. Qais cock throbbed inside of him, like a second heartbeat radiating erotic heat into his body."
"Qais hands lifted him, guiding Rowan upwards. They paused at the apex of the thrust, with just the tip of his cock still inside of him."

qais "Ready?"

ro "Yeah..."

"The big mans hands pulled down on him again, sliding deep into his rectum. Rowan grunted, feeling every inch entering him as Qais member throbbed with each stroke."
"The thrusts were slow at first, building in momentum as they continued onward."
"Soon the hot, wet {i}slaps{/i} of human copulation filled the night air. Rowan moaned, reaching down to jerk himself off as Qais took control, bucking his hips upwards in tune with Rowans downstrokes."

ro "{i}Aaah!{/i}"

"Rowans hand leapt from his precum-slick dick to cover his mouth in embarrassment."
"Qais had poked his prostate so hard and so suddenly that he had nearly cum then and there. The large man chuckled, his hot breath tickling the back of Rowans neck."

qais "Careful, hero. Wouldnt want our fun to end so soon, would you?"

"Qais leaned his head forward and kissed the back of Rowans shoulder, the tanned adonis thick beard tickling his skin with its raspy texture. Rowan moaned, reveling in Qais masculine body, the way he held him tight and wouldnt let go."
"He was beautiful, this untamed stallion that Rowan was riding."
"Having found Rowans g-spot, Qais made a point to time his thrusts to caress it each time he reached the downswing. It was maddening, like he was trying to test the limits of Rowans resistance."
"Rowan moaned, leaning back to plant his hand on Qais tanned shoulder for support as the thrusts went ever deeper. He continued to jerk himself furiously with the other hand, an orgasm rising like a crashing wave."
"Qais let out a deep growl at the base of his throat. While hed been a gentle lover at first, now he had revved up to full speed. His breathing deepened, manly exhales of exertion that Rowan replied in desperate kind."
"The thrusts came shorter and deeper now. More than once Rowan felt his hips connect with Qais own, their balls touching together as Rowan settled onto his man-made love seat. The pain was gone, replaced only by a growing need to cum."
"Qais cock twitched once, twice, three times, then unloaded. Rowan heard his breathing quicken into shallow breaths, then a final, loud exhale."

qais "{i}Aaahn{/i}, R-rowan!"

"Rowan jerked himself like a horny , his body clenching in pleasure as he created a vice-like grip on Qais fat cock. He gasped, feeling it thicken and bulge inside of him as Qais testicles clenched beneath him."

ro "Come on! Let it out!"

"Qais did as he was told. His large hands dragged Rowan down into his lap and held him there, his breath expelling in great gouts as he came. Rowan felt a sudden warmth blossom inside him, spurts of cum firing off into his deepest places as he felt himself."
"Rowan took his own advice, letting out a cry of pleasure as his cock spurted a jet of ivory liquid high into the air, he clenched and held in place, feeling the warmth blooming from inside his ass."
"The two stayed there for a long moment, reveling in the joy of post-orgasmic bliss. Qais tilted Rowans head around to look at him fondly for a moment, then planted a slow kiss on his lips."

qais "Just as good as I imagined."

"His quiet voice was comforting, but also filled with a certain pride? As if Rowan had been the easy lay, rather than the other way around."

ro "Does that mean youre ready for round two?"

"Qais let out a low laugh."

qais "Ill be lucky to feel my legs in the morning, at this point."

$ rowanGaySex += 1
$ isaac_mage = True
jump adventurersConclusion


label adventurersPlatonic:


if all_actors['alexia'].relation > 50:
    "Rowan turned down both of them, kindly noting that he was, in fact, a married man."
else:
    "Rowan turned down both of them, preferring not to sleep with every random stranger he met on his travels."


"Instead, he paid more attention to the other half of the party, hoping to get them to open up."
"With no success. Bernard said he had no intention of sharing his life story with every stranger on the road, hero or not-"

shee "Hes a reformed criminal who killed his bandit chief when he learned he was engaged in child slavery!"

bern "Dammit woman!"

" While Isaac still didnt want to open up. The kid kept staring at him though, like there was something he wanted to say after all, but couldnt bring himself to do it."
"Every attempt and finding some common ground with the boy proved unsuccessful. As night came, Rowan headed to bed defeated, informing the others he would take the last watch. Isaac took the one before him."

""
"The boy woke him up at the agreed hour. With a polite Thanks kid, the hero headed to the front of the camp."
"Isaac stood motionless for a moment, then followed suit."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Something bothering you, Isaac?"

isaa ""

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

isaa "There is darkness in you. I feel it."

"Isaac kicked the ground, eyes down."

if avatar.corruption > 69:
    isaa "Its Suffocating. It envelops you. Surrounds you. Taints everything you touch."

elif avatar.corruption < 69 and avatar.corruption > 30:
    isaa "Its like a Stain. Living Expanding. Tainting you."
else:

    isaa "Its Subtle. But its there."

isaa "But you dont seem bad So I didnt want to say anything with the others listening."
isaa "Are you"
isaa "Are you okay, Mister Blackwell?"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "What?"

isaa "Well Everyone kept saying what a great hero you were, so Something bad must have happened to you Against your will I think?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Goodness gracious It was heartwarming to see the kid show such concern for someone who in his eyes had to be tainted."
"Naive as well. Heartwarming, but naive."

ro "You could say so."

"Still..."

if avatar.corruption > 69:
    "Tainting everything he touched? That sounded pretty ominous."
    "He knew, the moment he agreed to serve the twins, that he wouldnt be able to keep himself pure. But was the situation this bad already?"
else:

    "He wasnt surprised his aura wasnt entirely pure. He knew this would happen the moment he agreed to serve the twins."

ro "I was forced to make some Difficult choices."
ro "Its a long story."

isaa " I see."

"The kid wasnt one to push an uncomfortable subject, and for that, Rowan was grateful."
"Though the fact he was capable of seeing the twins influence on him was Worrying. It shouldnt be possible for most faithful  the kid obviously had strong affinity for divine magic."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Do you See such things often?"

"Isaac kicked the ground again. He still refused to meet his eyes."

isaa "Sometimes."
isaa "An abbey we passed a while ago felt Wrong."
isaa "The others wanted to investigate it, but I begged them not to."

"His voice dropped to a whisper."

isaa "I dont think wed survive if we did."
isaa "Then there was this big woman in Rastedel "
isaa "I Think she felt I felt something, because when we crossed gazes, she smiled this sweet, friendly smile, and started walking in my direction. "
isaa "But then I think she saw Qais and Bernard, and I quickly lost her in the crowd."


if week > 49:
    isaa "And recently, the entire region just feels Wrong."
    isaa "I dont think well stay here."
else:
    pass

"Rowan studied the boy closely. He was no expert on the matter of magic, but he could see a hero in the making when he saw one."

ro "You have a rare gift. Why havent you joined the church?"
ro "They would welcome you with open arms in Prothea."

isaa " It wasnt Prothea that saved me. And It wasnt Solansia that protected me."
isaa "Or my family."

"His voice was now that of an angry whisper. He turned his head to the sleeping adventurers."

isaa "I owe everything to them. I wont abandon them."
isaa "Not even for a Goddess."

menu:
    "Tell him he could serve Solansia and still help his friends.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "You dont have to. You can embrace your gift without turning your back on them."
        ro "Didnt Deanara herself lead a ragtag bunch of heroes despite being Solansias chosen?"
        "Isaac smiled gently, but didnt seem fully convinced."
        isaa "I guess she did."
        ro "We all have our part to play in all of this, Isaac. We might not always like the roles that have been given to us But Solansia picks her chosen for a reason."
        ro "Sometimes to save people she herself couldnt reach."
        ro "You can do much good in the world, but youll have to put your faith in the Goddess."
        "Isaac finally met his eyes, hesitating with his response. Coming from someone else, Rowans word would ring hollow."
        "But hearing them from the Hero who helped slay Karnas It gave them weight."
        isaa " Ill think about it."
        "Rowan nodded solemnly-"
        "- then, he ruffled his hair affectionately."
        isaa "H-hey! Stop it!"
        "He couldnt help himself. Precious kid. Goddess knew he needed it."

        $ isaac_cleric = True
        $ change_favor('solancia', 2)
    "Tell him he should follow his own path.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I understand."
        ro " When we slayed Karnas, many years ago, not everyone had their fill of blood yet."
        ro "Some people had enough of the noble rule. They thought it was time for a change."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "They came to me, and asked me to lead them into battle. To tear down the society they thought unjust."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I refused. All of them. I didnt I didnt want to spend all my life fighting. I had someone waiting for me back home. I wanted a different life for us both."
        isaa " I take it that didnt work out, then?"
        "Rowan laughed bitterly."
        ro "Oh, it did For a while."
        ro "But I guess destiny doesnt look kindly on people who refuse its call."
        ro "And I never regretted my choice, present complications notwithstanding."
        ro "The point is, kid  never let anyone rope you into a war that isnt yours. Always fight for what you believe in."
        if serveChoice == 2:
            "His own words sounded hollow to him. Never fight a war you dont believe in? He joined the twins out fear, not conviction."
            "And now he paid the price fort that. Every day. Some role model he was."
            " But that wasnt what the boy needed to hear right now."
        else:
            pass
        ro "You can be who you want to be. Dont let anyone convince you otherwise, Solansia blessing or not."
        "Isaac nodded solemnly, a determined expression on his face."
        isaa "I will. I promise."
        "He would grow up to be someone noteworthy, of that, Rowan was certain."

        $ isaac_mage = True
        $ change_favor('kharos', 2)

        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro " Alright, thats enough philosophical discussions for today."

isaa " The sun has yet to come up. "

ro "Yes."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Yes, the sun has yet to come up."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Get some rest. Even if only for an hour."
"The boy nodded, and left Rowan alone for the reminder of the night."

label adventurersConclusion:

scene bg55 with fade

"Morning came, and the adventuring party gathered for breakfast, with Rowan joining them."
"They inquired if he would also join them in their travels, at least for a while. The group was heading west, planning to walk the southern bank of river Yael till they reach the coast, and then turn north, into forest Ealoaen."
"The prospect of some honest company wasnt an unpleasant one, but Ealoaen wasnt his target at the moment, and even if it was, he couldnt allow himself to be limited by people who didnt know the nature of his present quest."
"So instead, they exchanged some information on the surrounding area."
"Among the general advice, they also told him there were rumors of a massive orc camp between the river and the mountains to the north, west of Rastadel. Thats why the wanted to stick to the southern bank, to avoid any possible orc raiding parties."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve


if orciad_state > 0:
    if orciad_ally == "ulcro":
        ro "(That would be Ulcros camp. Wise choice on their part.)"
    elif orciad_ally == 'batri':
        ro "(That would be Batris camp. Wise choice on their part.)"
    else:
        ro "(That would be Tarishs camp. Wise choice on their part.)"
else:
    ro "(Hmm. Might be worth checking out.)"


"With that, their business was concluded, and it was time say their goodbyes."

qais " It was an honour meeting you, Rowan."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "The honour is all mine. I still cant believe I ran into an actual adventuring party!"

shee "Ha, how is that surprising? Do you know how many orc camps they have in Rosaria? Dozens!"

if castle.recruitment_bonuses > 2:
    bern "But they havent been very active recently "
    bern "Something must be going on."
    qais "Perhaps. But I fear that this time well have to leave that to the nobles."
    "Bernard spit to the side, obviously not convinced they would be of any use."
    "And being very right in that regard."
else:
    pass

ro "Regardless, lets just say it was a nice change of pace."
ro "I wish you all good luck."

shee "Aye aye! Tell Deanara to ask about Sheera of Arkeny, if shell be visiting the elf lands next year by any chance!"

bern "Yeah, take care."

isaa "  Stay safe, Mister Blackwell."

"They lingered for a moment, delaying the goodbye, until Qais nudged Isaac gently, and the four finally started moving. Rowan stayed behind, having told them he needed to take one last look at the mine  and already contacting Castle Bloodmeen to have them send people in."
"If he ever finds himself in Ealoaen, he should keep an eye out for these guys."









$ avatar.corruption -= 5
$ temp2 = mines_defs[eventHex[6]][1]
$ temp3 = mines_defs[eventHex[6]][2]
$ temp4 = temp2 * miner_cost
menu:


    "Hire workers ([temp4] gold)" if castle.treasury >= temp4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_treasury(-temp4)
        $ castle.mines += 1
        $ castle.iron_per_week += temp3



    "Deploy Soldiers ([temp2] soldiers)" if castle.buildings['barracks'].troops >= temp2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= temp2
        $ castle.morale -= temp2
        $ castle.mines += 1
        $ castle.iron_per_week += temp3
    "Leave":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ prevent_tile_exploration()
return





label deep_in_her_mines:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg55 with fade

"Rowan cut through the bramble overtaking an old dirt path and thorny branches fell to the wayside. As the sun dipped low beneath the trees and a crash of thunder sounded nearby, he knew his options for places to rest had become limited."
"A large abandoned mine loomed through the darkness. It was not an ideal choice, considering how dangerous it could be to explore at night, but the oncoming storm left him little choice."
"Rowan ducked into the constructed cavern and lit a torch, its soft glow barely illuminating the space. He raised his torch up to get a better look, but the mine stretched onwards, the tracks of old mine carts disappearing into pitch blackness."
"He followed the tracks into the mine, each step echoing throughout the cave. It felt as if the mine stretched on for miles. How far did this thing go?"
"As he took another step forward, the earth shifted underneath his foot, and Rowan found himself falling into the darkness."

show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

ro "Wha--Ahhhh!"

hide rowan with dissolve

"He plummeted through the darkness, panic surging through his body as he wondered how deep this hole might be and if this mine may be the last place he is ever seen, before he landed on the hard, stiff ground."

scene cave1 with fade

show rowan necklace concerned behind cave1

"There was a brief flash of light as his torch tumbled after him, the light distinguishing as it fell against the floor."
"It took a few minutes for his eyes to adjust. Rowan sat up cautiously, wincing as his backside throbbed in pain. He felt around the walls of the mine, searching for a ladder or some device that could pull him back up."
"Nothing."

ro "Shit."

"This wasn't good. There was only so much food and water in his pack to last him a few days, but who knew how long he would be trapped in his cave? He might just have to message back to the twins and hope they could send rescue. "

quest "What are you doing here?"

"Rowan spun at the sound of a feminine voice behind him, unsheathing his sword at his side. He could barely make out her figure in the darkness, but he could hear her footsteps shuffling against the dirt, stopping just in front of him."

show rowan necklace neutral behind cave1

ro "I thought this mine was abandoned?"

quest "Well it clearly isn't. I ask that you leave at once and do not bother me or my home again."

"Home? Rowan looked around the pitch black cave skeptically."

menu:
    "Ask for help.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "...Right. That's sort of impossible considering I can barely see my hand in front of my face."
        ro "Would you mind helping me get out of here?"
        "The woman cocked her head to the side, her figure becoming more visible as Rowan's eyes continued to adjust to the darkness. She has a curvaceous figure with a high slit dress that swished as she circles him."
        quest "You would ask for {i}my{/i} help? {i}You're{/i} the one that invaded my home "
        "She stopped in front of him, and although he had trouble seeing her, Rowan could feel her gaze trailing up and down his body."
        quest "But I suppose you could {i}convince{/i} me to help you. What do you say?"
        "Rowan tensed up as she ran a hand down his chest. Suffice to say, there was little ambiguity in the form of persuasion she desired."
        menu:
            "If I have to":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump velrysSex
            "Just tell me how to get out of here.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "The woman scoffed and put some distance between them."
                quest "A lot of fun you are. Fine; I want you out of here as soon as possible, so better for me."
                ro "And who are you, exactly?"
                vel "You can call me Velrys."
                jump velExit
    "Find your own way out.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Right I'll be on my way then."
        "Rowan nodded to himself, feeling around the tunnel for any sort of light source. He found one by accidentally bumping his head on a hanging lantern, hissing between his teeth in pain."
        "Pulling a match from his pack, Rowan lit the lantern and held it up high. The hole he fell from was steep, but not too large. Still, it was a wonder he managed to survive that without any broken bones."
        "There had to be another way out of here. As he looked around the pit he'd fallen in, there were various tunnels leading in different directions."
        "But if he wanted any hope of making it out of here tonight, he had to choose one now."
        "Keeping the lantern in front of him, Rowan looked down one of the tunnels and walked."
        if avatar.skill_roll("survival", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            $ released_fix_rollback()

            ""
            ".."
            ".."
            "After a few minutes of walking through endless tunnels, Rowan doubted the way he chose and started to suspect that he was walking in circles."
            "That is, until he heard the hoot of an owl nearby. Rowan followed the sound, managing through the winding tunnels until he was spit back out of a separate entrance to the mine."
            scene bg55 with fade
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "He gulped in the fresh night air, pleased to find that the rain had stopped."
            quest "Impressive. I didn't think you would make it out of there until dawn at least."
            "Rowan spun and reached for his sword, surprised to find the woman standing at the entrance to the mines. Now with the moonlight shining down, he could see that she was a modest half-elf."
            ro "With no thanks to you. Were you waiting here to gloat if I failed?"
            quest "No. I was simply curious to see if you would make it tonight, and you did. Bravo."
            ro "Who are you?"
            quest "If I tell you, does that mean you will go away?"
            ro "Perhaps."
            vel "My name is Velrys. Are you satisfied?"
            ro "Not quite. I don't know how else to tell you this, but I need to take this mine here. I'll be putting it to good use, if that's of any consolation."
            vel "Absolutely not! This is my home! What right do you have to come take it?!"
            ro "You aren't using it--"
            vel "The hell I'm not!!"
            "Rowan sighed and rubbed the bridge of his nose. He needed to get through to her somehow if he wanted to avoid this thing ending in bloodshed."
            ro "Why are you here?"
            "Velrys looked hesitant to answer. She glanced away, crossing her arms indignantly over her chest."
            vel "I had to leave, okay? I'm not fit to be a whore. I refuse to be a whore. This is my only choice."
            "Her words took on an edge, and Rowan got a pretty clear idea of what kind of life she led. Even so, he still needed the mine, and if she continued to stand in the way of that, the twins would not be so merciful."
            ro "What were you before that?"
            vel "A blacksmith."
            "A blacksmith? He could use that."
            ro "Perhaps we can make a deal then. You could work under my protection as the mines manager? You can stay here as long as you want, so long as you continue to take care of the mine for me and my workers."
            ro "What do you say?"
            if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                $ released_fix_rollback()

                "Velrys eyed him skeptically, but she did not seem opposed to the idea. Rather, she almost looked excited at the prospect."
                vel "...Would it be slave work? Do I get paid?"
                ro "No, you'll get paid. By the time youre done you will be quite wealthy."
                "She considered the offer carefully, searching for any kind of loopholes or lies in Rowan's statement."
                vel "...Fine. As long as I get to stay here and I get paid for it, I can do that."
                vel "But if I find out that this is some scheme of yours, I'm coming for your head, you got that?"
                "She held a threatening finger out to him, as though she was half-tempted to decapitate him here and now. Rowan held his hands up in defense."
                ro "I understand. It's no scheme, I promise. The mine is yours, we just want to work it."
                "Velrys straightened herself and nodded."
                vel "Good. Then send me the workers and we shall start."
                vel "Until then."
                "She gave him a small wave before walking back into the mines, her figure disappearing in the darkness. Rowan watched her go, amazed that she knew the mines well enough to figure it out in the dark."
                "At least the twins will be pleased. With not only a mine but a mine manager, this is going better than he could have imagined."
                $ castle.mines += 1
                return
            else:

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                vel "Pay or not, you're coming to invade my home. You're no better than a slaver."
                "She spat at Rowan's feet."
                vel "I hope you get eaten in the woods, boy."
                "With that, Velrys stormed back inside of the mines. Rowan watched her go, running his hand up and down his wrist."
                "There would be no point trying to follow her. Even if he could find her, there was no way to convince her. With a sigh, Rowan left. He could only hope Andras wouldn't be the one to handle her."
                return
        else:

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Rowan felt that he had been walking for ages. Perhaps he had. Surely it would be dawn when he reached the end of the tunnel, right?"
            "But as he made yet another turn, the familiar sight of the pit came into view. He did a double take, glancing back down the tunnel he left, the tunnel he came from, and the hole he originally fell down."
            ro "(I just walked in a big circle!! Damn it!!)"
            "Rowan kicked the rock wall in frustration, wincing a little as pain reverberated through his toes."
            "He was exhausted. There was no doubt he had been walking for hours and, if he wanted to have any energy to keep moving tomorrow, he needed to rest."
            "With no shortage of defeat, Rowan set up camp in the pit."
            "..."
            "......"
            ""
            "Morning came at last and Rowan could just make out the blinding peeks of sunlight filtering down one of the tunnels he had failed to explore."
            scene bg55 with fade
            "He followed the sunrays and came out along another entrance to the mines."
            "There was no sign of the woman from last night, or even a trace that she had existed. For all he knew, she could be trapped in the mines herself and had lied about knowing a way out."
            "Oh well. At least Rowan could continue his journey now, although he lost a day to the mines."
            $ change_mp(-2)
            return


label velrysSex:

"It's not as if he had another chance of getting out on his own in the middle of the night. If this is what she required for him to avoid getting trapped in this mine, Rowan he would just have to pay the price."

ro "Alright. If that's what it--"

"Rowan was cut off as he suddenly was pushed down to his knees, two strong hands grasping his shoulders. He didn't expect her to be this strong."

"She leaned in close, her nails lightly caressing his throat."

vel "Perfect. You can call me Velrys But I might prefer hearing you call me My Lady instead."

"She waited expectantly for his response."

ro "...Yes, My Lady."

vel "Good. Now strip."

"Rowan did as told, removing his various belts and fabrics until he was bare before her. He heard her continue to circle him, her nails occasionally caressing his scalp and shoulders."

vel "You'll do anything to get out of this mine, won't you? Any little thing I want?"

"She sounded delighted by the fact. He heard fabric shift, followed by the collapse of her dress onto the ground."

ro "Yes, My Lady."

"The mystery of it came with a certain...thrill. He had no idea what this woman really looked like or who she was: he just knew that she wanted him to obey."
"Something hard--a shoe?--pressed against his forehead and shoved him down. Rowan gasped as he landed hard on his back."
"His cock hardened as he felt Velrys crawl over him, her leg coming to rest against his erection."

vel "What's this? Are you already getting excited? You can't even see me, you pervert. "

"Her leg rubbed against his growing erection, each movement sending an eager twitch through his cock. Rowan bucked against her, unable to help himself from the pleasure."

show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cave1

ro "A-Aaahh"

"Velrys dug her knee into his hip, forcing him back down."

vel "Did I say you could do that?"

"Her words contained enough authority that he decided to back down. Seemingly satisfied, Velrys lightly stroked her nails over his stomach to his chest."
"She found his nipples and pinched tight."
"Rowan released a muffled whimper between closed lips, his body arching toward her touch as she continued to fondle him."

vel "Do you enjoy that, you little pervert? For all you know, I could be a disgusting creature born out of the iron mines, and you're getting off on it."

"But she did not feel like a disgusting creature, and every supple touch only fueled his desire further."
"Velrys dipped her mouth low, her breath hot against his skin as he took one of his nipples into her mouth. Rowan tilted his head back, unable to resist whimpering in delight as she toyed with his body."
"After a few minutes of assault on his chest, Velrys climbed further over him and Rowan's nostrils filled with the scent of her musk as she hovered her wet pussy above his face."

vel "Please me, boy. "

scene cg1043 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg1043
pause 3

"She lowered herself on top of him, smothering him with her sodden cunt. Despite taunting him for his own perversions, Velrys was soaked with arousal, her fluids dripping against his chin."
"Rowan tilted his mouth up and licked her slit, his tongue lightly lapping up her excess fluids."
"Velrys let out a sigh."

vel "Surely you can do better than that."

scene cg1044 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg1044
pause 3

"She gripped the back of his head and shoved herself as far down on him as she could go, crushing Rowan's face between her thighs. He tried to breathe, but all he could take in was the strong scent of her pussy."
"Dizzied but excited, Rowan pressed his tongue into her folds, emitting a content sigh from the mysterious woman. Velrys ground herself against his face, urging him deeper."
"Rowan complied, his tongue picking up the pace as she rode his face. Her fluids flowed easily into his mouth and down his throat, each salty drip coating his tongue and encouraging him forward."

scene cg1045 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg1045
pause 3

"Velrys moaned as she bucked her hips over him, reaching a frenzied state with her orgasm. She continued to ride him past her first one, second one, and well into her third, suffocating Rowan under the thick drench of her pussy."
"He gasped when she finally pulled away, her fluids covering the lower half of his face."

vel "That was quite delightful. Wouldn't you say so?"

ro "Yes, My Lady."

scene cg1046 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg1046
pause 3

"Repositioning herself over him, Velrys slid down to Rowan's thighs and gripped his erection in her rough palm."

ro "Aahh..."

"He involuntarily bucked in response, the sudden grip of her hand sending an exciting jolt through his body."

vel "So pathetic I'm barely even touching you and you can hardly stand it."

"She stroked his length up and down in a swift motion, her fingers rubbing eagerly over the tip. The woman leaned down to drip some of her spit onto his shaft for lubrication, her wrist flicking up and down with more ease."
"Rowan jerked his hips toward her with each motion, precum dripping down his erection as he neared his climax."
"Velrys noticed the movement and stopped stroking him at once."

vel "Not yet."

"Rowan gritted his teeth in frustration, just barely able to resist spilling his load over her. Once she saw he wouldn't cum, Velrys slowly began to stroke him again, once more building up momentum."
"But just before he could cum, she stopped."

ro "Please Please, I need to cum"

"Velrys laughed and moved her hand up and down once again."

vel "Who said I would let you cum at all?"

"She picked up speed with her hand, flicking her wrist down his base and over his tip until Rowan was once again near his orgasm."
"He tried to restrain himself, tormented with the thought that this woman just very well may keep him on the edge as long as she wanted."
"She continued this back and forth for a little while longer, pumping his erection until he was just on the verge of climax before stopping altogether."

vel " I don't usually allow men to cum on their first try with me, but tonight I'll be merciful. You can cum on ten. Ready? Nine Eight"

"Her hand once again picked up speed and Rowan bucked eagerly into her palm, desperate for her to reach the end."

vel "Seven six five"
vel "Four Three"
vel "Two"

"Rowan could feel himself on the edge, just a second away from releasing his seed."

vel "Two"
vel "Twooo~"

"She dragged out the word, giggling a little to herself as his cock twitched impatiently in her hand. He wasn't sure how much longer he could hold off."

ro "P-Please! Please let me cum!"

vel "One."

show cg1047 with sshake
show cg1047 with sshake
scene cg1048 with flash
pause 3
show rowan necklace naked behind cg1048

"She barely had the word out before Rowan's load was spurting out, coating along the woman's belly and thighs before dripping down over himself."
"Velrys climbed off of him and settled down on the ground, haphazardly pulling her dress back over her bodice."

vel "I suppose you want to know the way out now, hm?"

ro "Actually, I would like to hear a little more about who I just slept with, exactly."

"Velrys was quiet. For a moment, he wondered if she snuck off. Then he heard a match strike."

scene cave1 with fade

label velExit:

"A hanging lantern on the wall suddenly flickered on, revealing a modest woman with long white hair and pointed ears."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "You're an elf."

vel "{i}Half{/i}-elf. Don't try to flatter me."

"Velrys shook the match in her hand, allowing it to diminish to nothing."

vel "Come along, unless you want to wait until daylight."

"Velrys turned toward another dark tunnel, unlatching the lantern from the ceiling to help guide her way."

ro "Wait a second! Who are you?"

"She gave out a sigh of frustration and glared back at him, uninterested in delving into more conversation about herself."

vel "Isn't my name enough? Will that not satisfy you?"

ro "No, not quite. I think it's at least a little important to know whose er, home I'm invading"

vel "And why is that so important? You don't plan to come back so--"

"She stopped herself, eyes narrowing in suspicion as she regarded her intruder."

vel "...You plan to take this mine."

"There was no use in lying, especially when he'd be back with workers to prove it. Rowan nodded."

vel "...Now you're just giving me a reason not to show you the way out."

ro "If you don't show me, I'll just figure it out myself when daylight comes. I'll be back here regardless."

"Velrys bit her lip, and he could almost see her inwardly cursing herself for offering him any hope for assistance in the first place."

vel "This is all I have. Im not about to treat a threat to that kindly."

"Velrys sighed and touched one of the mine's walls. Her finger tips seemed to search for lost memories."

ro "It's not common to walk into an abandoned mine and discover it...occupied. Surely there is more to this story."

"Velrys cut a glare in his direction but softened when she looked back at the walls of her mine. She sighed deeply."

vel "I didn't have a choice. I used to make a proper living, you know; I was a blacksmith in my village. I loved working with metals."
vel "...Until our village was sacked, and I was carted around between brothels. Some people choose that line of work, but I wasn't one of them."
vel "I managed to escape a few months ago, but I know they're still looking for me. These mines are the closest I have to a home now. I ask that you don't take that away."

"She looked to Rowan with strength and sadness in her eyes."
"There was no way Rowan could simply let her stay here, but another, better idea came to him as he tried to think of possible solutions."

ro "I'm sorry to hear that happened to you, Velrys. No one should ever suffer in that way..."
ro "But how about I offer another solution that could benefit the both of us?"

"Velrys crossed her arms tightly over her chest and eyed him up with suspicion."

vel "And that is?"

ro "I have to take this mine one way or another, but what if you ran the mine in my stead? You could become the mine's manager. It would be a paid position, and you could have the freedom of staying here as long as you would like."

if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    $ released_fix_rollback()

    "Velrys seemed to take her time considering the idea, hesitant to accept his word outright."
    vel "And why would you offer me that position? Surely you can think of someone else that would be more beneficial to you."
    "Still, she didn't seem to be outright opposed to the suggestion. That was encouragement enough."
    ro "Who more beneficial than the woman that knows the mines the best? What do you say?"
    vel "...And I get to stay in the mines? This will be my home?"
    ro "You can stay as long as you'd like, but you would be working as a manager for me. Does that sound fair?"
    vel "...Yes, I think it does. Very well, I will be your manager. Send me the workers I need and I can begin setting up shop."
    "Excellent. I'll be sure to send them here when I return."
    scene black with fade
    "Satisfied, Velrys held up the lantern high and led Rowan out of the mines."
    "It was still dark when he reached the outer cave, but at least the rain had stopped. On top of that, he managed to secure both the mines and a manager, so perhaps this was a larger win than he expected."
    $ castle.mines += 1
    return
else:

    $ released_fix_rollback()
    "Velrys sneered at him. Any connection made among them was tossed to the side."
    vel "Absolutely not. Why should I work for you when you're here to take the mines away from me? You cannot just come in and claim something because you want it. You are no better than the slave-traders I was sold "
    "Velrys spat at his feet."
    vel "I'll show you the way out only because I'm a woman of my word, but I dare you to come back and take this mine from me. I will not make it easy."
    "Velrys snatched her lantern and sped up down the tunnel. Rowan stumbled after her, struggling to keep up."
    "Once they reached the entrance to the mines, Velrys put out her lantern and walked back into the darkness without so much as a goodbye, leaving Rowan alone in the dark."
    "Rowan could not tell her that he was duty bound to bring back a detachment of orcs as soon as he left. What they would do to an interloper would not be pleasant."
    "He looked up at the night sky miserably as he stepped out and began to set up camp."
    "Well, at least it had stopped raining."
    return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:

    event('drider_nest_no_breeding_pit', triggers='map_res_9', conditions=("castle.buildings['pit'].lvl < 1",), group='lair', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('drider_nest_with_breeding_pit', triggers='map_res_9', conditions=("castle.buildings['pit'].lvl >= 1",), group='lair', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)

    event('hunting_party', triggers='map_res_9', group='lair', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)


    event('spider_s_prey', triggers='map_res_9', conditions=("castle.buildings['pit'].lvl >= 1",), group='lair', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)
    event('affectionate_driders', triggers='map_res_9', conditions=("castle.buildings['pit'].lvl >= 1",), group='lair', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)
    event('lucky_day_or_not', triggers='map_res_9', conditions=("castle.buildings['pit'].lvl >= 1",), group='lair', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)


label drider_nest_no_breeding_pit:



scene bg44 with fade

"Rowan had discovered a breeding nest for the fearsome drider, one of the most common monsters in Rosaria. However, he had no reason to approach any closer. All he'd be able to get here was drider eggs."
"Once a proper place to hold monsters was constructed at the castle, then he would be able to return here and use the nest to get stock for breeding driders to use in the twin's armies."

$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return




label drider_nest_with_breeding_pit:


$ world.cur_map.resources[world.cur_map.pos].capture()

scene bg44 with fade


$ event_tmp['variant'] = dice(3)


if event_tmp['variant'] == 1:
    scene bg3 with fade

    "In a secluded part of the forest, Rowan discovered several massive cocoons of spider silk. He checked them more closely and discovered that they were filled with large eggs. Each was at least twice the size of his head!"
    "That could only mean one thing, this was a drider nest! Something had obviously drawn the creatures to lay their eggs here, and it was likely that they'd keep doing so if the nests were left undisturbed."
    "He sent a message to his masters and relayed the location of the site. This was then passed on to Draith who confirmed that this would be an excellent site to collect eggs from to use for drider stock. He'd start as soon as possible."


    return


elif event_tmp['variant'] == 2:
    scene bg3 with fade

    "After avoiding the adults who were hunting nearby, Rowan found a nest of drider eggs and reported both its location and how to avoid the potentially vengeful parents nearby."
    "Unfortunately, the orcs who were dispatched later to collect the eggs were much less proficient at avoiding the driders than the hero had been. Eventually a few of them proved capable of completing the task so that the rate of collection was not reduced."
    "There were, however, several casualties before this point."


    $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 3
    return
else:


    scene bg3 with fade

    "After spending several hours following the signs of driders, Rowan was fortunate enough to locate their nest, nearby the desiccated remains of what had certainly been a meal for the parent."
    "He sent a message to his masters, detailing the location and confirming that this would be a suitable source of drider eggs to use in the breeding pits."
    "Then he rifled through the bones and scraps of clothing nearby to see if there was anything of value there. He found a pouch of coins, which he pocketed as a small bonus to himself for this find."


    $ change_personal_gold(20)
    return


label hunting_party:



scene bg44 with fade

"As Rowan approached the nest, he was met by three heavily armoured men, carrying a burlap sack."

mhunter "Hail, sir Rowan. Came here to take care of the nest, did ye?"

"The man flashed him a grin and dropped the sack to the ground in front of him."

mhunter "Fraid youre a bit late, me and the lads will be getting the reward for this job."

"Dead eyes looked out from the sack up at Rowan from the severed head of a female drider, and judging from the size of the bag, it wasnt the only one in there."

mhunter "Hope you werent looking forward to getting a few yerself, we took care of em all, even the little ones."

"Rowan looked around the nest and could see fragments of eggs scattered across the forests floor, he wouldnt be taking anything back to the castle from this excursion."
"He exchanged pleasantries with the hunters for a while before they left with their bounty, already laughing about the ways in which they would spend the money coming their way."
"Rowan on the other hand, would be leaving this nest empty handed."



return






label spider_s_prey:



scene bg44 with fade

"A mans scream cut through the peaceful quiet of the forest. Running toward the sound of distress, Rowan saw the poor soul who had cried out for help."
"The man was trapped beneath a female drider, who had bound his upper body and lower legs with its webbing, ensuring that it was impossible for him to escape."
"Something sharp had torn away the lower half of the mans clothing, and it now had pinned him down with its pedipalps as it positioned itself above him to milk him of his seed."
"If Rowan was going to help him, hed have to act fast."

menu:
    "Get the driders attention.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan yelled out at the creature, and it turned to look at him quizzically."
        "Drawing his sword from its sheath, he advanced toward the drider as it, sensing the harm the hero intended toward it, readied itself to strike."
        if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False):
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "The monster struck out at Rowan with its front legs, but the human brought his sword to bear, cutting deep into the driders flesh."
            "It roared in pain, and lunged forward to bite at Rowan with its mandibles, but the hero deftly stepped backwards to avoid it, and slashed downward at the creatures exposed neck."
            "It wasnt enough to sever the head, but it was certainly a mortal blow, and the drider collapsed, writhing in pain. While it was in its death throes, Rowan went to the man and cut him free of the webbing."
            "He was rather shocked but unharmed by the assault, and after thanking Rowan profusely for saving him, headed off in search of pants"
            "Now free of any prying eyes, he signalled the orcs to come and collect any eggs that may have been left behind."
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        else:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "The creature lunged forward with its front legs as Rowan brought his sword up to block, barely pushing them wide enough to avoid piercing his chest."
            "Down came the driders jaw as it buried its mandibles into the heros shoulder. Gritting his teeth against the pain, he brought his sword up, driving it through the monsters chest."
            "It slumped backwards under the weight of the mortal blow, writhing in pain. While it was in its death throes, Rowan went to the man and cut him free of the webbing."
            "He was rather shocked but unharmed by the assault, and after thanking Rowan profusely for saving him, headed off in search of pants."
            "Now free of any prying eyes, he signalled the orcs to come and collect any eggs that may have been left behind."
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
            $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing", "arms"], "heavy_damage")
    "Watch what happens.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Deciding it would be too risky to get involved, Rowan watched as the monster lowered itself onto the mans cock."
        "It was clearly enjoying the act, toying with its prey and it rose and fell on top of him. The man, for his part, had stopped yelling for help and was grunting and groaning as the drider rode him."
        "It wasnt too long before he was completely spent, and the creature got off him. Weaving more strands of webbing around him to further enforce his captivity, it dragged him off in the opposite direction, away from the hero, by its spinneret."
        "With the coast now clear, the human contacted the orcs to come and collect any eggs that may have been left behind."

        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)

$ world.cur_map.resources[world.cur_map.pos].capture()
return






label affectionate_driders:

scene bg44 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg44

"There were driders here alright, an awful lot of them for one place at that. Rowan had seen at least a dozen of them moving over the ground and through the trees. Two had been feasting on fresh kills."
"It was no wonder, prolific was hardly enough to describe the sheer amount of life that thrived in this particular neck of the woods. It was a veritable cornucopia of game, many hunters could make a very good living here."
"Evidently the driders had moved in, taken the role of apex predator for the region, and were positively thriving. That boded quite well for Bloodmeen once Rowan found the local nests."
"It was inevitable that he'd have a confrontation with at least one of the driders. Only his skills as an outdoorsman had allowed him to avoid as many as he had."
"Now he was faced with a male that definitely knew he was here. However, it wasn't with aggression that the spider man showed Rowan. No, it was a very erect member and a smug saunter with which this creature approached. It even mimed getting a blowjob."

ro "(Horny bastard.)"

"As Rowan drew his sword the drider elicited a chuckle, at least he thought those clicks were a chuckle. The sight of metal alone wasn't going to be enough to dissuade this beast, though it still remained in its confident saunter, an overconfident saunter."
"Casually it pulled a long silk thread from under its body and looped it together, then flung it in Rowan's direction, which he easily avoided. It seemed to shrug in response, then abruptly lept forwards. However that too Rowan had seen coming and was able to avoid without difficulty."
"A flicker of surprise danced over the drider's face when it turned back around and it tried the same trick again. This time however the veteran warrior used one of his best tricks for such large creatures to turn the beast's size against it."
"He stepped slightly to the side, bent his leg, leveraged his sword, and send the spider man into an unintended cartwheel. It skidded over the grass and flipped over a large exposed root before finally getting those many feet back under its body."
"There was no mistaking the look of dismayed anger on the drider's face now. Though it seemed that it wasn't going to be giving up this hunt just yet. All traces of the previously casual flair were gone as it studied Rowan carefully."
"The two started circling one another and occasionally made probing attacks against the other's defenses. The long legs gave the drider the advantage of reach, but even then it was it that showed first blood."
"Rowan feinted left, swept around right and left a long line of red over the beast's torso that it only barely managed to pull back from. Then nearly took a leg off when he abruptly broke the pattern he'd been intentionally showing his opponent."
"It was a common tactic, one he'd used especially often when training students in swordsmanship. The move had also put the drider hard on the defense, it was now being excessively cautious against further tricks."
"After a few more probes, Rowan noted to himself that the same tricks didn't seem to work twice on the drider. It adapted fast to his attacks, covering previous openings better each time he was able to get close to doing more damage."
"A smile touched the beast's lips, but not one of confidence. Suddenly another loop of web came out, which turned out to be a feint for a follow up attack that Rowan just barely managed to parry. The creature hadn't done a feint before, was it learning from him?"
"It jumped back and the two returned to studying one another's movements. There was definitely something different now. Movements which were a little stuttered, like the beast was a student focusing too hard on his footwork."
"The man did a double take, was that a smile of genuine joy on the drider's face?"

menu:
    "Allow yourself to be distracted.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ affectionateDriderBJ = True
        jump affectionateDriderSex
    "This is no time to get distracted.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ affectionateDriderBJ = False
        ro "So, you think this is a game? Well, time to teach you a lesson then."
        jump postAffectionateDriderSex

label affectionateDriderSex:

"That momentary distraction was all it took for Rowan to put his foot into one of the loops of webbing that the drider had thrown at him earlier. It stuck to his boat, causing a stumble, then a tumble, and in a moment Rowan was well and truly trapped in one of the nearby webs."
"He tried to get free, but the drider was already on top of him. A few quick movements and a few more applications of webbing made certain that fight was over."
"His captor heaved a large sigh, seemingly disappointed with how the fight had ended. Nevertheless it ran its hands up and down the man's body as its inhuman member reemerged. The touch was not harsh or forceful, but rather appreciative and showed no restraint in what it touched."
"As soon as the beast found Rowan's member, it paid special attention to that. The creature fondled him until it got an erection to match its own, but made no effort to remove or free Rowan from his clothing."


scene cg606 with fade
pause 3

"Instead it stepped up onto the webs, positioned its member in front of Rowan's face, and tried to jab it into the man's mouth! He recoiled from the strange black cock, but no wasn't an answer the drider would take."
"One of its spider legs pushed painfully against his cheek, drawing a small trickle of blood. With no way to fight back, Rowan obliged the creature and opened his mouth to accept its cock."
"The first thrust was not gentle, eliciting a gag on the sudden intrusion of the strange chitin covered thing when it went down his throat. No chance was given to adjust or respond, as the beast simply used him for its own pleasure. It paid no attention to its partner's comfort or needs."
"Instead the creature simply humped his face again and again, running those interlocking plates over his tongue over and over. It had a somewhat dusty taste, mixed with dirt. You certainly wouldn't want it in your mouth, but it wasn't revolting."
"This continued for nearly a minute, with the creature's movements steadily increasing in ferocity as Rowan tried to get what lungs of air he could between the beast's intrusions."
"Eventually it peaked and the man beast thrust his length all the way to the hilt again, forcing Rowan's head back so it could get down. Rowan had no choice but to swallow the cum that went straight down his throat, then coughed and sputtered as it withdrew from him."

scene bg44 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg44

"Once Rowan recovered, he was surprised to see that the drider was still there, just looking at him with a strange restless expression on its face. Abruptly it sliced apart the webs, freeing him."
"Then it scurred over to where Rowan had dropped his sword, picked it up, and almost forcibly put it into his hand!"

ro "What do you want now?"

"Obviously he didn't get a coherent answer. What was given was a return to the beast's battle stance with that same joyful smile on its face."

ro "Fighting?"

"Taking his stance again, Rowan gritted his teeth in annoyance."

ro "This isn't a game. Time to teach you a lesson."

label postAffectionateDriderSex:

"The drider charged, going for the feint tactic again. If it was going to copy him, that meant that it was unwittingly playing into Rowan's hands. Rowan had trained enough prospective swordsman that he could see what was coming a mile away."
"He didn't move, causing his opponent to hesitate at the lack of reaction. That screwed up the charge, putting it out of place. Rowan then swept his sword down in a wide arc, nearly cutting off both of the beast's front legs."
"It screeched in pain, reeling from the blow and dancing backwards. Ichor dripped from its wounds and its expression had become one of fear. Rowan brandished his sword for his own charge, but it seemed that the game was over."
"After staggering in place for a moment, the creature dipped its head in a sort of bow or admission of defeat before running away."

if affectionateDriderBJ == True:
    "After watching for a moment to see if it came back, Rowan stood up straight and wiped a trail of cum from his mouth."
    "That wasn't as bad as it could have gone. He just wished the encounter hadn't left him so hard."

"Rowan kept his sword out until after he'd found the nest and left the driders' territory, but was thankfully not accausted again."

$ world.cur_map.resources[world.cur_map.pos].capture()
return





label lucky_day_or_not:

scene bg44 with fade

"While he navigated the webstrune trees, Rowan was surprised to come upon the remains of a campsite."
"The fire was still smoldering, so they hadn't left that long ago. However the fact that belongings were strewn about with signs of a struggle suggested it hadn't been a willing departure."
"Exactly who had been oblivious or insane enough to shelter so close to a drider nest?"
"Rowan quickened his pace into the woods. There was a chance they'd still be alive."
"It turned out that was the case. He'd been able to locate a small group of people helplessly strung up in the trees. They had hoped to avoid what they felt were the lesser of two evils, between bandits and driders."
"Well, this was either their lucky day or an especially unlucky day, depending on how you looked at it. After all, a hero had found them quickly enough after being captured by driders they were still alive. On the other hand, that hero now was working for demons who took slaves."

menu:
    "Free the refugees.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Lucky day it was. Rowan climbed up the tree and cut them down from their bindings."
        "They were very grateful for the help and were even more grateful for a quick primer on how to avoid being made a meal and toy by giant spider folk."
        "One was able to retrieve a small pouch of coins from the campsite that he passed to Rowan to repay his kindness. A rare gift for altruism these days, but one that Rowan had no second thoughts against accepting."
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        $ change_personal_gold(10)
    "Take them as slaves to Bloodmeen.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Things would soon be going from bad to worse for these people. Their location was reported to Bloodmeen, and a group of orcs would soon come by to collect them along with the nearby eggs."
        "Their loss would be Bloodmeen's, and to a lesser extent Rowan's, gain."
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ change_prisoners(3)

$ world.cur_map.resources[world.cur_map.pos].capture()
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('plundered_ally', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.morale < 45', 'moraleEventsActive',), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)


    event('word_gets_around', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.morale < 45', 'moraleEventsActive',), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)

    event('unauthorized_party', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.morale < 40', 'castle.buildings["tavern"].lvl > 0', 'moraleEventsActive',), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)
    event('keeping_the_numbers_up', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.morale < 40', 'week > 16', 'week < 20', 'castle.buildings["barracks"].troops > 4', 'moraleEventsActive',), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)


    event('bad_upkeep', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.morale < 35', 'castle.buildings["forge"].lvl > 0', 'moraleEventsActive', 'castle.iron_per_week > 1'), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)

    event('you_raided_yourself', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.morale < 30', 'castle.treasury > 74', 'moraleEventsActive',), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)
    event('intellectual_interference', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.morale < 30', 'moraleEventsActive',), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)
    event('bloody_traitors', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.morale < 30', 'moraleEventsActive',), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)
    event('broken_beasts', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.morale < 25', 'castle.buildings["pit"].driders >= 2', 'moraleEventsActive',), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)
    event('a_commanders_responsibility', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.morale < 25', 'avatar.corruption < 60', 'moraleEventsActive',), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)
    event('massacre_in_the_pits', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.morale < 20', 'Dungeon.prisoners > 4', 'moraleEventsActive',), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)
    event('pacification_operation', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.morale < 20',), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)
    event('calling_in_andras', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.morale < 15', 'moraleEventsActive',), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)
    event('calling_in_jezera', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.morale < 15', 'moraleEventsActive',), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)


label plundered_ally:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"If you raise an army with no discipline, you assemble a mob against yourself."
"Rowan rubbed his temples. He did his best to focus on the words of his visitor, but the shrill tone didnt help his rapidly growing headache."

show clamin angry at midleft with dissolve

cla "If you think I would take a violation of the terms of our agreement like this lying down, you are sorely mistaken. The back of the cart was totally ransacked. Wares gone. Your integrity is broken."
cla "Here in my hands I have the entire terms of the contract I negotiated with those runts who run the place."

"She waved around a stack of papers so large it could have convincingly made for a novel."

cla "Segment 2361 clearly deals with violations of non-combatant status or acts in assumption of misinformed identity."

if week > 25:
    show liurial neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "To his side, Liurial hummed to herself as she scribbled down notes from the meeting. He was tempted to tell her to shut up, if only to forestall the onset of his headache."

"The issue was that one of her trade caravans had been utterly ransacked while stationed at the castle. Finding the culprits hadn't been much of a challenge either. Reports had filtered to him nearly immediately in orcs battering away the stolen goods."

ro "Look...how much money do you need for this to go away?"

"With some further haggling, Rowan arranged for reparations to be paid to Cla-Min from the week's income. It turned out that Cla-Min was much less angry once a promise of repayment had been established."
"But, shed also wanted a promise that the incident wouldnt be repeated. Thinking of the increasingly uncontrollable nature of the orcs under his command, it was a promise Rowan wasnt sure he could give."

$ moraleEvents += 1
$ castle.treasury -= 40

$ income_reduced_for = 2
$ original_income = castle.villages_income
$ castle.villages_income /= 1.2
jump moraleFollowUp





label word_gets_around:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"If you raise an army with no discipline, you assemble a mob against yourself."
"Rowan nearly spilled the drink on his desk when he saw the weeks headcount table. He had to catch it before it slipped off his desk."

if week > 25:
    show liurial neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "Liurial frowned."
    liur "Please sir, you need to be more careful!"

"It took some more digging, including an interview with the orcish officer in charge of recruitment, to figure out what had happened."
"When visiting the war camps to collect new levies, some of the Bloodmeen soldiers had fraternized with the tribal populations. And they had done a very poor job of selling the castle. Not enough plunder, not enough excitement, not enough pussy."
"When it came time to muster the new recruits, many hadn't even shown up. Apparently, the reputation of life in the castle was that bad."

if week > 25:
    liur "Will we be able to make do with such a small number, Sir?"


"In the end, Rowan was forced to accept this setback. There just wouldn't be enough recruits this week. And if something wasn't done about the morale of the orcs, this might not be the last time he faced problems like this."

$ moraleEvents += 1

$ castle.recruitment_bonuses["barracks"] -= 1
$ reduced_orc_recruitment = 4
jump moraleFollowUp





label unauthorized_party:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"If you raise an army with no discipline, you assemble a mob against yourself."
"Rowan pulled his foot back the moment he realized that he had stepped in a puddle of wine. Bits of broken glass pooled next to his boot."
"He was in the cellar of the castle, surveying the scene of a recent incident. Casks and bottles littered the stone floor, along with their ruined contents."
"A few of the perpetrators had also remained to be caught. Leaning against the walls were several Orcish soldiers so hungover they could barely move."
"He kicked one of the broken bottles away and cursed under his breath. How could he run a war if his soldiers looted and pillaged their own castle with impunity?"
"The woman whod come with him re-appeared by his side."



show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

ind "Rowan, this was everything for the week. For weeks after too. You know I can strike some kinda deal with Cla-Min, but that might take some time."
ind "What am I supposed to sell the travelers? How do you think theyre going to react when they arrive at the first rest stop in days and there isnt anything to drink?"

"Rowan didnt have an answer for her."

$ moraleEvents += 1

$ castle.buildings["tavern"].income = 0
$ reduce_tavern_income = 2
jump moraleFollowUp





label keeping_the_numbers_up:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"If you raise an army with no discipline, you assemble a mob against yourself."
"Rowan looked down at the document in front of him and then back at the orc whod given it to him."

ro "Deserters?"

show orc soldier neutral at midleft

os "Yea. A big n bunch o dem. Dey followed Mukmuk out da portal."

"The sheet in front of him was the notes from roll call. The number of missing orcs was far larger than disease or casualties from battle would have predicted."

os "Dey be say dat der is no food. And we follow pussy humies who say no killin. But, if youz in a war band der best be enough killin."
os "Plunder too. Dem demons and youz be takin all da shiny stuff."

"Rowan closed his eyes and put two fingers to his temple. The new recruits from the conscripts would be enough to replace the losses. But hed planned to have more soldiers available than this."

ro "(Goddess fend)"

$ moraleEvents += 1
$ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 5
jump moraleFollowUp





label bad_upkeep:

scene bg22 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"If you raise an army with no discipline, you assemble a mob against yourself."
"Rowan examined the large crate marked replacements. The fires of the nearby forge furnaces softly illuminated his face. It was always too hot here."

ro "I dont understand, though. We shouldnt need so much replacement gear so soon. Arent there higher priorities?"

show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Greyhide shrugged and brought the hammer down on the sword he was working on. Even with Rowans visit, he didnt pull himself from the labour. There was too much to do."

gh "Bad upkeep. They tell the orcs how to handle their shit. But, they dont."

"Rowan grunted and leaned slightly against the crate."

ro "The lady damn them. Ive gone down myself and shown proper weapons maintenance. The officers should be teaching it too."

gh "Should. But, they dont."
gh "Gotta hammer it in."

"He struck the metal, but the shape proved hard to mold. So he struck it again. Rowan watched for a time, cursing under his breath."

$ moraleEvents += 1
$ castle.iron_per_week -= 2
$ iron_reduced_for = 4
jump moraleFollowUp





label you_raided_yourself:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"If you raise an army with no discipline, you assemble a mob against yourself."
"Rowan picked up a coin from the ground. In the thieves haste to escape the scene of the crime, theyd left remnants of the stash scattered on the ground. He shook his head."
"The storage room had been one of the secret treasury caches hidden throughout the castle. The remnants of the destroyed lock and reinforced door were the first things Rowan had discovered on his examination of the wreck."

ro "Just how much was taken?"

if week > 25:
    show liurial neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    liur "...A great deal, Sir. Im still attempting to find the prior accounting document."
else:
    show orc soldier neutral at midleft with dissolve
    os "...Alot."

"Rowan grit his teeth. An investigation would need to be held. But, in all likelihood it was the orcs whod done the deed. Of late, more and more acts of looting and theft of castle property had come from their own men."
"In the meantime, all this meant was another brutal dent in the castle treasury. In the middle of running a war."

$ moraleEvents += 1
$ castle.treasury -= 75
jump moraleFollowUp





label intellectual_interference:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"If you raise an army with no discipline, you assemble a mob against yourself."

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright

"Cliohna stiffly approached Rowans desk. After hearing of some kind of disturbance, hed expected to be greeted by her at some point over the day."

cl "Are you aware of what those brutes you call soldiers have been engaging in?"

ro "Not as much as Id like. No."

"He reclined in his chair, preparing for whatever she was going to say. Were times like these the reason his commanders back in the war would keep brandy in their desks?"

cl "A cohort of your men attempted to kidnap one of my students and extort a ransom from me for his safe release. You are very fortunate that they did not harm him, else Id be even more cross than I am presently."

ro "I presume you handled them?"

cl "Indeed. There will be no further questions of the erstwhile kidnappers obedience. I have ensured it. Permanently."
cl "But, this episode cost me valuable research time. I do not take kindly to distractions of this ilk."
cl "Handle your soldiers. Do not make this a repeat occurrence."

"It took quite a few assurances from Rowan to get her to return to the library. He was left to his lonesome to figure out how hed back up any of those promises."

$ moraleEvents += 1

$ original_research = castle.tech
$ castle.tech *= 0.2
jump moraleFollowUp





label bloody_traitors:

scene bg14 with dissolve
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"If you raise an army with no discipline, you assemble a mob against yourself."

ro "Ach!"

show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show wild orc neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan fell to the ground clutching his shoulder. The first trickling of blood emerged from beneath the gaps in his fingers. He looked at the red stain it left then back at his assailants."
"The group of orcs hed been arguing with took a step back. The confidence that theyd had mere moments before vanished."

ro "You just assaulted your commander. Did you think I was going to take that lying down?"

"The most confident among them stepped forward. Hed been the one who struck Rowan with his axe."

wo "Yah, humie. I did. We aint got no beer. No slaves. No nutin. How aboutta we put dis to a fight?"

"Rowan straightened his back. Orcs respected one thing, strength. If he backed down here, theyd take it as a signal they could walk all over him."

ro "Put it to a fight? Some fight. You struck me while we were speaking around the table. A cowards way to fight. If you were a real man you would have challenged me properly."
ro "Or were you afraid to fight me at my full strength? I dont fight with cowards."

"The orc growled and took a step towards him. But, the others turned to look at him, and in their eyes was something less than respect. After a moments hesitation, he stepped back into line grumbling."

scene black with fade

"Afterwards, Rowan went about calming the mob of soldiers. The one whod struck him would be disciplined, of course."
"But, as Rowan went to the infirmary to have the wound properly bandaged, he reflected on the incident. The next time his soldiers were mad at him, would he be able to talk them down with words alone?"

$ moraleEvents += 1

jump moraleFollowUp





label broken_beasts:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"If you raise an army with no discipline, you assemble a mob against yourself."


show draith neutral at midleft with dissolve

dra "Rowan, please, you have to do something about it. I cant control them"

"Rowan sat on the other end of the desk from the dark elf listening to his plea of woah. A band of orcish soldiers, clearly starved for pussy or entertainment, had stormed into the breeding pits and unleashed havoc for their own entertainment."
"Draiths voice had been unsteady as he recounted the way theyd tortured one of his driders for hours. All while hed been forced to watch."
"By the time the vandals had moved on, they left the building in a state of disarray. The unfortunate drider had to be put out of her misery by the end of it. A loss of a valuable resource."

dra "Rowan, youre the only one who can do something about it. I just dont"
dra "..."
dra "I raised her by hand. I called Zytradtsy. When she was growing bigger shed made this little coo when she walked."
dra "You have to stop them, Rowan. You have to."

"The dark elf broke into sobs. Rowan didnt know what to tell him"

$ moraleEvents += 1
$ castle.buildings["pit"]._driders -= 2
jump moraleFollowUp





label a_commanders_responsibility:

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"If you raise an army with no discipline, you assemble a mob against yourself."
"Rowan trudged back into his room and threw himself on the bed. The morning had been spent on an exhausting mission tracking down several orcish soldiers whod engaged in unauthorized acts of looting."
"Tales of what one of them had done had gotten to him. A boy as young as four slaughtered in front of his parents."
"It was of no great harm to the war effort. But, Rowan had explicitly given orders against the wholesale slaughter of children."
"As he settled into bed, an unpleasant memory came back to him."
"He heard the sound of screaming and saw the lick of fire move from house to house. The unit under his command had been sent out to track a rampaging orc band."
"He remembered going from house to house to look for survivors. He remembered the bloated face of a young boy left behind amidst the carnage."
"At the time, he wondered what kind of sadist would order such horrors. But, lying in his bed in Bloodmeen, Rowan thought he knew the truth. Whoever had been in charge must not have been in control of their own men."
"Rowan stared unblinking at the ceiling. It was getting dark."

$ moraleEvents += 1
$ avatar.add_guilt(15)
jump moraleFollowUp





label massacre_in_the_pits:

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"If you raise an army with no discipline, you assemble a mob against yourself."
"Rowan examined the blood stain on the wall. Evidence of the orcish mob that had run rampant here. With a heaving sigh, he turned back to the survivor."

ro "Tell me what happened."

slave "It was just after the work period had ended. Normally our overseas take us back to our barracks. The new one had been getting into the habit of giving us more sleep time. "

ro "Im aware. I was the one who picked him."

slave "O-oh."
slave "Well, we put our equipment down and waited to be returned to the cells. But, suddenly a whole lot of orcs started coming in. With the shackles, there was no way to defend ourselves"
slave "The overseer tried to argue with them, but one big one socked him hard in the jaw and he went down all bloody."

ro "And thats when they started killing the others."

slave "Slow and cruel. Like it was a sport. There was so much screaming"

"Rowan nodded slowly. The shackled man took his time stumbling over his words. The memories he was recounting had left him traumatized."

slave "They didnt kill all of us. The women they took back with them. After they were...they were done with them. You might find some of them back at the orc barracks."

"Rowan didnt answer the poor man. Of course, hed already come from there. But, by the time he arrived the kidnapped slaves had been killed."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Of course, a single incident wasnt enough to deplete the castles entire slave population. But, still, with all the work Rowan had put into improving conditions down in the pits, learning of this latest act of Orcish Barbarism was enough to ball his hand into a fist."

$ moraleEvents += 1
$ change_prisoners(-5)
jump moraleFollowUp





label pacification_operation:

scene bg10 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"If you raise an army with no discipline, you assemble a mob against yourself."
"Rowan tightened his sword belt and slung his bag over his shoulder. The mercenaries he was taking with him were scattered about the throne room making their preparations."
"Of course, what Rowan should have been getting ready for was his weekly return to the field. But, he would be late to his normal operations this time. Something had happened."
"Thered been a mutiny by orcs at one of the critical outposts at the edge of the wastes."
"Taking it back wouldnt be so difficult, of course. With any luck, negotiations to bring the orcs back in line would be challenging but likely to succeed. And if they resisted, he was more than prepared to just storm it."
"Still, dealing with mutinous orcs wasnt going to cost him a critical resource that he could not get back. Time. If he didnt want to spend the hours he needed to devote to missions to keep the orcs in line, he was going to need to find a way to prevent the next mutiny before it started."
"Rowan turned back to the assembled mercenaries."

ro "Alright, men. Lets move out."

$ moraleEvents += 1

$ original_mp = avatar._mp
$ avatar._mp_penalty = int(avatar._mp * 0.5)
$ movement_points_penalised = True
jump moraleFollowUp





label calling_in_andras:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"If you raise an army with no discipline, you assemble a mob against yourself."
"Rowan stared out a low castle window at the assembled mob in the Bloodmeen courtyard. Orcs of all shapes and sizes held torches and weapons. Their laughing and snarling filtered up to him."


scene black with fade

show wild orc neutral at midleft with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

"And in the center was one orc of great height named Torlar. He led off with a dramatic, though not exactly eloquent, speech about all of the plunder being denied to them."

torla "...dats why I say, enough"
torla "...dats why I say we gon kill dat pink skin hummie, and show da whole castle who really runnin tings!"

"All of a sudden, his speech was cut off by a dark clapping. Another figure emerged from the shadows, mouth twisted into a menacing smirk."

hide orc soldier with dissolve
show andras smirk at center with dissolve

an "Show everyone who's really running things, eh? We can do that."

"Andras boldly strolled forward, shoving a few orcs standing in his way. The others opened up a path for him."

an "Youve got a real set of brass balls if you think youre going to be insubordinate in my castle. Rowan is my servant. And an attack on my servant is an attack on me"

"Rowan didnt see what happened next so well, but there was a sickening crack sound. Torlar, the rebellious orc, was on his knees before Andras with his leg twisted in an unnatural shape."

an "Hard to be really running things, with your leg in that shape, isnt it?"

torla "I..I yield. Master. I yield."

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan drew away from the window. Hed seen enough."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
show andras displeased at midleft with dissolve

"Later, he stood in attention before Andras in the throne room."

an "Its your job to run shit."
an "So why the fuck am I using my valuable time to do your fucking job for you?"
an "I put a stop to the orcs and their muting this once. But, its your job to figure out what the fuck to do about them. Youre supposed to be some genius commander of armies, right?"
an "Command my fucking army."

ro "It wont happen again."

an "Good. If you cant get control of them, I will do it myself. And youre not going to like my methods, boy."

"Rowan made his way from the chamber, snarling under his breath. How had things gone so bad that hed needed to use some of his precious influence on Andras on something so small?"

$ callingInAndrasSeen = True
$ moraleEvents += 1
$ change_favor('andras', -1)
jump moraleFollowUp





label calling_in_jezera:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"If you raise an army with no discipline, you assemble a mob against yourself."
"Rowan was surprised when he came to his desk in the morning and found it occupied by the lady of the castle herself."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Finally. Could you make your way here any slower? You humans and your incessant need to sleep. Its a fine luxury, to be sure. But, one must tut-tut when there are things to do."

if week > 25:
    "She looked around."
    je "Isnt that little tart you call a secretary here yet either?"

ro "The sun hasnt even risen yet. I was about to start the day."

"She rolled her eyes."

je "Well, its only right for me to question your work ethic. After all, Ive been the one having to do your damn job for you. Naughty naughty."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Excuse me?"

"She laid back on the desk, as if it was a bed. In the process, a stack of documents went tumbling to the floor."

je "Managing brothers stupid brutes is your job, yes? Making sure when he says jump, they say how high. Yet, I have to do your job for you."
je "My spies have picked up a revolt being planned up in their ranks. Sweet hero, if it werent for me tomorrow night youd be waking up to a cleaver in your belly."

ro "The orcs wish to assassinate me?"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"She giggled to herself."

je "Do you blame them? Im sure your head would make a lovely trophy. Still, the fact that youve let the situation with their morale get so bad is simply intolerable."

"She leapt from the desk and sashayed towards the exit."

je " Ive despatched a few of my spies to put a stop to this little plan of theirs. Consider it a favour from me."



"As she passed Rowan, she stopped to put her lips to his ear."

je "But, if you dont get your shit together, perhaps next time Ill just let them kill you. "

hide jezera with moveoutright

"And with that, she departed. In the process, leaving Rowan with more questions than answers."

if week > 25:
    show liurial neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    liur "Was that Lady Jezera!? Did she have a job for us?"
    "Rowan blinked."

$ moraleEvents += 1
$ change_favor('jezera', -1)
jump moraleFollowUp





label moraleFollowUp:

if moraleEvents < 5:
    jump normalMoraleFollowUp
else:

    jump alternativeMoraleFollowUp



label normalMoraleFollowUp:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Later, Rowan was pacing by the side of his desk. Had someone walked in, he'd hardly have noticed their arrival. All his focus was on the pressing issue."
"The morale of the castle's Orc retinue had fallen dangerously low. Unless he did something to change things, his men would continue to act out. He needed an army, not a mob."
"But, how to improve castle morale?"

label moraleMenu:

menu:
    "Use castle resources.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        menu:
            "Use your spies to discreetly remove orc malcontents." if have_free_spies():
                $ released_fix_rollback()

                scene bg24 with fade
                $ moraleSpies = True
                "An idea could be a dangerous thing. If the orcs were putting words to their discontent, it could cause problems."
                "The simplest solution was simply to silence those who advocated for acts of disobedience."
                "Bloodmeen's Spies went out and handled those who were identified as troublemakers."
                "Some were vanished. Others threatened into obedience. A few plied with pussy until they were less likely to raise a fuss."
                "Such an approach handled the symptom, not the root problem. But, it would forestall trouble for the moment."

                $ send_spies(1, for_weeks=4)
                $ change_morale(3)
                return

            "Bribe them with trinkets." if castle.treasury > 49:
                $ released_fix_rollback()

                scene bg19 with fade
                $ moraleTrinkets = True
                "Throwing money at a problem until it went away was a time-tested strategy - and one twice as effective with a savvy goblin merchant by your side."
                "Gold medals, expensive alcohols, and trinkets of all sorts were distributed to reward the loyal and placate the discontent."
                "The novelty of the approach would wear off quickly - but the problem was abated - for now."
                $ castle.treasury -= 50
                $ change_morale(5)
                return

            "Use slaves as sexual relief." if Dungeon.prisoners > 4:
                $ released_fix_rollback()

                scene bg8 with fade
                $ moraleSlaves = True
                "Among the demands of the orcs was more access to the human spoils of war."
                "It was distasteful, to be sure. But, represented one of the fastest ways to bring the tension with the orcs down to a simmer."
                "Rowan justified the choice by telling himself that the women they'd send would suffer less with supervision than had the orcs continued to rampage. That thought mostly worked."
                "Regardless, this would quiet the rage of the orcs. At least, for the moment."
                $ change_morale(5)
                $ change_prisoners(-2)
                $ avatar.corruption += 5
                $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
                return
            "Back.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump moraleMenu
    "Employ help.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        menu:
            "Xzaratl suggestions." if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 2:

                scene bg23 with fade
                $ moraleXzaratl = True
                "Xzaratl was ecstatic to see him ask her for help, and she provided it in spades, without a moment of hesitation."
                "Flatter him. Scare her. Promote him. All day, she followed him as he reviewed his forces, whispering advice as she hanged off his shoulder."
                "By the end of it, he saw his men look at him with some degree of respect. But he couldnt say what convinced them - Xzaratl suggestion, or the sight of a powerful succubus following his every step."
                $ RowanXzaratlInfluence +=1
                $ change_morale(5)
                return

            "Shaya manipulation." if shayaMenuCount > 0:
                $ released_fix_rollback()

                scene bg24 with fade
                $ shayaMorale = True
                "When Rowan approached Shaya about his problems, he found her all too pleased to be of service."
                "All she'd asked in return was a promise he'd remember her willingness to help him, the next time he needed someone to confide in."
                "At her command, the brothel allowed in far more orcs than usual and at a discount. Shaya's girls would not be pleased with the change in customer base. But he trusted the spy mistress to keep them safe."
                "Soon, he found reports of orc misbehaviour had lightened. All their...exertions...were going another direction. But, such a distraction would not last forever"

                if Dungeon.prisoners > 20:
                    $ change_morale(4)
                elif Dungeon.prisoners > 10:
                    $ change_morale(5)
                else:
                    $ change_morale(6)
                return
            "Back.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump moraleMenu
    "Leave it be.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        return



label alternativeMoraleFollowUp:

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"Rowan returned to his room, mind racing with competing ideas. The problem of morale among the orcs had gone too far out of hand. His prior efforts had pacified them for a time, but it was still a vexing challenge."
"He was so lost in his head that he hadnt noticed he wasnt alone."

show andras angry at midleft with dissolve

an "Servant."

ro "Lord Andras?"

if callingInAndrasSeen == True:
    ro "Is this about the situation with the orcs?"
    an "At least you have brains enough to figure that out. Ive come to tell you that Ive put an end to it. "
else:

    an "Ive had enough of the trouble with orcs. Ransacking, rioting, mutinying at will. Im here to tell you that Ive put an end to it."

"Rowan paced in place, eyeing the demon carefully. He didnt much care for the cryptic tone, nor Andras intervention."

ro "You solved it? How?"

an "By dividing the skin while the bear still lives, something I took excessive care not to do before."

show andras smirk at midleft with dissolve

an "But I cant stay mad. Not when it allows me to do what you denied my father at Karst. When we finally break Solansias hold over the region, Ill give your homeland a taste of a true demon invasion."

show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve

ro "This isnt what we agreed to."

an "You shouldve thought of that before you decided to neglect your duties. But who knows - if you start trying, maybe you can still save your precious countrymen from the worst of it."

show andras smirk at edgeleft with moveoutleft

an "Oh, and Rowan. I know Cla-Min keeps trying to convince you to trade with the villages. {b}Dont{/b}. I want to see Rosaria burn."

hide andras with moveoutleft

"The demon briskly stormed out of the room with a laugh on his lips. Rowan gritted his teeth - he failed, and there was no undoing that fact."
"At the very least, if Andras was to be believed, morale would be less of an issue in the future"

$ moraleEventsActive = False
$ castle.morale = 30

$ cant_trade_with_villages = True
$ andrasLootPromise = True
$ sack1Count += 1
$ sack2Count += 1
$ sack3Count += 1
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

label nasim_dialogue:

scene bg12 with fade

if nasimFirstVisit == True:
    jump nasim_First

elif nasimCatSeen == False:
    $ res_roll = dice(7)
    if res_roll == 1:
        jump nasim_cat
    else:
        if nasimAttitude > 0:
            show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
            nas "Master Rowan. How can I help you today?"
            jump nasim_talk
        else:


            show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
            nas "Master Blackwell. How can I be of assistance?"
            jump nasim_talk
else:


    if nasimAttitude > 0:
        show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
        nas "Master Rowan. How can I help you today?"
        jump nasim_talk
    else:


        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        nas "Master Blackwell. How can I be of assistance?"
        jump nasim_talk


label nasim_First:

$ nasimFirstVisit = False

"Nasim wasnt hard to find. When asking about the man at the library, one of Cliohnas apprentices made a face like he just stepped into something unpleasant, then pointed him to a small room near Cliohnas own."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "You make friends everywhere you go, dont you Nasim?"

"Rowan took stock of his room. It was suspiciously impersonal. Books, potions, scrolls, simple furniture. For a man with such a high opinion of himself, Nasim either preferred to live humbly, or did not plan to stay in Castle Bloodmeen for long."

nas "If youre referring to some of the library workers here, Im afraid I dont see why I should bother."

ro "Out of simple camaraderie, perhaps? Arent you all fellow wizards?"

nas "Wizards? Please. Most of them are at best magically inclined menial help, though calling them that might be considered an insult to actual, professional house staff."
nas "They all think themselves future dark lords, even though they have as much talent among them as a flock of seagulls."
nas "And I have seen seagulls capable of casting spells."

ro "Arent you full of creative insults."

nas "These are not insults, these are factual observations."
nas " Though now that I am giving the matter due consideration, I suppose that my remarks might seem no different to indignant complains of a capricious child, unaccustomed to not getting his way."
nas "I assure you Master Blackwell, this is not me being difficult. This is me expecting some basic level of competency and cooperation from the people I work with. A level they continuously fail to raise up to."
nas "But I will concede I shouldve handled my temper better."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "So Id like to express my regret over my unpleasant tone during our first encounter, and from the bottom of my heart, to apologize. I hope this will not reflect poorly on our future relationship."

$ futRelChoice = True

label nasimFirstMenu:

menu:
    "All is forgiven.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Apology accepted."
        nas "Thank you."
        $ nasimAttitude += 1
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Reprimand him lightly.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I suppose I can see how Skordred's remark might make one lose their temper."
        ro "Just be more respectful from now on. I dont tolerate such outbursts among subordinates."
        nas "Of course. I will keep this in mind."
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Reprimand him harshly.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "If you want to unload on someone, Id suggest visiting a whorehouse or using the menial help. I do not tolerate such blatant disrespect among subordinates."
        ro "Have I made myself clear?"
        nas "..."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        nas "Crystal clear, Master Blackwell."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

    "Future Relationship?" if futRelChoice == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "And by future relationship you mean?"
        "The wizard coughed uncomfortably and offered Rowan an apologetic smile."
        nas "A strictly working relationship, Im afraid."
        nas "So about our first meeting"
        $ futRelChoice = False
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        jump nasimFirstMenu

nas "Now, how can I be of assistance?"

jump nasim_talk



label nasim_cat:

$ nasimCatSeen = True

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Nasim, I wanted to talk with you-"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Hm?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The arrogant wizard was nowhere to be found. He must have been out on some task from Cliohna, as Rowan couldnt imagine him dropping his research for any other reason."
"What he found in his room instead, was a grey, spotted cat, laying on a small pillow next to his desk. It was unusual for the people in Castle Bloodmeen to keep pets, and Nasim especially didnt strike him as someone who would enjoy the company of one."





menu:
    "Pet the cat.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with moveoutright
        ro "Arent you a little out of place?"
        cat "Meow."
    "Look around Nasims study.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright
        "A rare opportunity to snoop around. He ignored the cat, and approached Nasims table."
        cat "Meow?"

show rowan necklace shock at center with moveinleft

ro "What the-?!"

show nasim happy at edgeright with dissolve

nas "Ah, Master Blackwell, I see youve had the pleasure of meeting my family cat. A charming fuzzy ball, isnt he?"

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

ro "Nasim, why did your cat just say meow to me?"

nas "Master Blackwell, whatever do you mean? Dont all cats meow?"

ro "Dont play dumb with me, he didnt meow, he literally said the word meow!"

cat "Meow?"

ro "See?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
show nasim happy at midright with moveinright

"The wizard chuckled to himself, finally dropping the pretense. He picked up his cat and showed it off to Rowan, like some prized possession."

nas "Fine, fine. Master Blackwell, please meet Percy. He is  was  my mothers cat, and hes one my of early works on transformation magic."

nas "Percy, say Hello to Master Blackwell."

$ cat_name = "Percy"

cat "Meow."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas " As you imagine, this wasnt exactly what I was aiming for."

ro "I have a feeling Ill regret saying this, but care to share the full story?"

nas "There isnt much to it. Cats exhibit high animal cognition  a feral intelligence, to put in simpler terms. It was my theory that perhaps, if given human vocal cords, a cat might, over time, develop the capacity to speak human language."
nas "But I have overestimated the sophistication and precision of the transformation spells I had access to at the time. While I succeeded in transforming his vocal cords, the spell also affected his brain, without me ordering it to."
nas "It wired it to try and replicate the sounds the cat was already used to making."
nas "And so, I have wasted three weeks on creating what Solansias church would call an unholy abomination, whose horrifying abilities consist of being capable of saying Meow."
nas "Miaow, and Hissss."

cat "Purrrr"

nas "And purr, of course. How could I ever forget about purr."

ro "Good grief"
ro "So whats the next step? A human/animal hybrid?"

nas "Heavens no! That would unethical, barbaric, heavy-handed-"
nas "And a complete waste of time, as the experiment has already been conducted and properly documented in Ushos guide to true alchemy. Quite the gruesome read, if you ask me. "
nas "Fascinating, of course, even if Ushos approach to the subject was downright dreadful."
nas "You cant just slap chaos magic on something and expect it to do the work for you! Some wizards"

ro "I am glad you hold yourself up to a higher standard."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "Of course. I strive for excellence."

"The cat jumped off his arms and ventured away, likely in search of the castle rats."

nas "So how can I be of assistance, Master Blackwell?"

jump nasim_talk



label nasim_talk:

menu:
    "Ask about transformation magic." if aboutTransSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump aboutTransMagic

    "His early work?" if aboutTransSeen == True and bootlegAlexiaSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump earlyWork

    "Ask about Alexia fertility treatment." if aboutTransSeen == True and alexiaPotionStolen == True and abandondedPregnancyAspirations == False and unlockFertilityTreatment == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump aboutFertTreat

    "Alexias first fertility treatment." if unlockFertilityTreatment == True and firstTreatment == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump alexiaFertTreatment

    "Discuss further treatment for Alexia." if firstTreatmentSeen == True and alexiaFertTreatment2Seen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump alexiaFertTreatment2

    "Second Fertility Treatment." if alexiaFert3 == True and alexiaFertTreatment3Seen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump fertTreatment3
    "Leave":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        return





label aboutTransMagic:

$ aboutTransSeen = True

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "So how exactly does transformation magic work? Why do you need the chamber for it?"

if nasimAttitude > 0:
    show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

"The wizard furrowed his eyebrows, giving Rowan a long, judgmental look."

nas "How can I explain it so you would understand"

ro "I have been known to comprehend words."

nas "They all say that, but then you get to Sadis Second Law, or start talking about the symbiotic relationship between Chaos and natural entropy, and suddenly everybody has a blank look on their face."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "Lets start with personal experiences, these usually work best. Have you ever witnessed a physical transformation? Experienced one? Not just an illusion, but actual restructuring of a body."

ro "Ive seen it a few times. A particularly nasty event from the war comes to mind. One of Karnas generals used a spell that crushed over a dozen of my soldiers, then amalgamated their bodies into some sort of horrid abomination. "

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

nas "Large, black-red beasts with several mouths?"

ro "How did you know?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "It was Aspect of Gluttony, I suspect. It was mentioned in one of the castles books The description of its effects was quite gruesome."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "I assure you, it did not do it justice."

nas "They rarely do, as Ive come to learn. Anything else?"

if ev_happened("alexia_become_like_xzaratl"):
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
    ro "There was this one time with Xzaratl"
    nas "And thats all I need to know. Im just going to assume it involved multiple futanari phalli, and little else."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "This is the angriest I have ever seen somebody get at the mention of futa dicks."
    nas "Rowan, you have a species with intrinsic shapeshifting abilities, and they use it almost exclusively to create genitalia. Its like seeing the man who painted the frescoes of Prothea cathedrals draw stick figures."
    nas "... But back to the topic at hand, before I launch myself into a rant. Transformations! - and why theyre so complicated."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
else:


    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Nothing worth mentioning."
    nas "I see. Then allow me to explain the problem with transformation magic."
    show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "As you might know, on Solanse all things have a form. Not just a physical one, but also an inner form. A transcendantal idea of themselves, tied to the soul, engraved in the mind. A holy mandate of being, from Solansia herself."

"Rowan watched as the wizard scanned his room for something. Finally, he snagged a fresh apple from the top of his desk."

nas "Even inanimate objects possess it, though at a lesser capacity."

"He spoke a short incantation. The apple glowed pink, then with a loud pop! turned into a cube. He tossed it to Rowan, so he could take a closer look."

ro "How can something with no mind of its own know what form it should hold?"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

nas "It does not, and it cannot. But Solansia knows it, and her holy energies are all around us."

ro "Are you telling me Solansia dictates the shape of our fruits?"

nas "Vegetables too! Bit of a smotherer, our dear Goddess."

if avatar.corruption > 50:
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Dont you find that terrifying?"
    show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
    nas "It is disconcerting, but do not worry Master Rowan. I dont expect us to be bound by her laws for much longer."
    show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "Now, If you pay attention to the apple"

"He watched as, before his very eyes, the cubic apple started to lose its sharp edges, slowly resuming the form it held just moments ago."

nas "Had I used more power, it would keep this form for weeks or months. Had I used a lot of it, or used the chamber, I could implant a seed of chaotic energies inside it. A seed that would continuously refill the apple with energies that fuel the spell, countering Solansias influence."

ro "So the chamber is necessary to achieve permanency."

nas "It does a lot more than that, but for starters, yes. True, lasting alterations are simply out of our reach without it, as it would take considerable power to bruteforce the creation of a seed."
nas "Granted, some transformation rituals Ive researched have been designed to conjure such a seed as the body is altered, but to my considerable disappointment the whole process is always woven into the spell. I cant reverse engineer it."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "To be honest, I do feel a bit cheated. When I was a neophyte the local priests always warned us against dabbling in the dark arts. It was supposed to be an easy road to power. "

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "And here I am, a hurdle at every step."

ro "It might not be too late to rethink your career as a mad wizard."

nas "And quit halfway? Master Blackwell, how can you even suggest that!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "But amusing banter aside, this is a much greater problem than you would expect. Demons arent exactly known to plan for the long term. "
nas "Castle Bloodmeen might appear to have quite the extensive library, but few tomes contain worthwhile information in them."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "Luckily for us, what little they have was enough to give me some ideas. Ideas I have put to good use."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

nas "Would you suspect that it is possible to use Solansias own laws against her? Have her divine energies not fight the chaotic transformation, but reinforce it instead? "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Im not sure I follow."

nas "Dont worry, Ill dumb it down for you."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "It all ties to the image of self I talked about earlier. The one that is supposed to be in accord with our bodies."
nas "Consider this Rowan. You wake up every day, look into the mirror, and see a face that is not your own. This happens once, you suspect foul play. This happens again, you still think it trickery."
nas "But as it continues to repeat, day by day, every day, sooner or later a seed of doubt will sprout within you. A rogue thought telling you Maybe this is who I am now? Maybe this is who I have always been?"

ro "Hmph. That would never happen to me."

if avatar.corruption > 50:
    "For some reason, his words ringed hollow, but engrossed in his little speech Nasim did not notice it. "

nas "Likely not. But most people lack your iron will, Master Rowan."
nas "Prolonged transformation. Repeated daily. On a subject with low mental defences. And a few months later, you start to see results."
nas "You start to see their image of self perverted, transformed into the one you crafted for them. "

ro "It sounds like you tried it already."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "Oh yes. Yes I did."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "But while the whole experiment was both exhilarating and quite illuminating, it took several months, and required quite the magical investment on my part. It provided me with the knowledge on how to proceed, but not the means."








nas "Which is why-"

ro "Yes, yes, which is why you need the chamber."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "You know the saying: If you have an important point to make, dont try to be subtle about it."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "Regardless, I believe this covers the important bits. I could keep explaining the many, many particularities of transforming each body part, but that information would of little use to you."
nas "Anything else I might do for you, Master Rowan? Further questions, perhaps? "

jump nasim_talk



label aboutFertTreat:


if aboutFertSeen == False:
    $ aboutFertSeen = True
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
    ro "Nasim, I have a favour to ask."




    nas " An interesting choice of words, Lord Blackwell."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    nas "Would it be correct to assume the matter concerns neither day to day management of the castle, nor whatever it is you are currently doing in Rosaria on behalf of the twins?"
    ro "That would be correct, yes."
    nas "I see. I see. A personal favour, then."
    nas "And given how youve chosen to ignore the one thing I have asked of you before, I should listen Why? "
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Youre not even going to hear me out unless I get you the chamber?"
    nas "Precisely."


    ro "Look This is going to be incredibly awkward, but about that"
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

    ro "Skordred lost the chamber."
    nas " {i}What{/i}?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show nasim angry at midright with dissolve
    ro "Seriously. I wanted to tell him to dig it out, and he told me he cant find it on the blueprints anymore. And that it will take him two more months to locate it again."
    nas "{b}That chamber is almost three hundred feets in diameter, how do you-{/b}"
    show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
    nas "You know what? Nevermind. I dont want to know. If this is what you deal with on a daily basis, then my heart goes to you, Lord Blackwell."
    ro "I appreciate it, but it doesnt fix our immediate problem."
    nas " Do you promise to excavate the chamber two months from now?"
    ro "Pinkie swear."
    nas "Then just this once, Ill take your word on it."
    nas "So what is this favour you wanted to ask me?"
    jump fertContinue




    jump nasim_talk











label fertContinue:

ro "You remember the potion Alexia took, right?"

nas "Korot-Baru."

ro " Exactly. You said it was dangerous."
ro "Would it be possible to create a variant that would be safe to use? For humans, that is."

nas " In theory? Yes. In practice? It would likely take years of development and a considerable amount of rare and expensive herbs. Not to mention live test subjects. "
ro "Which I suppose the twins might be capable of providing, but if I am correct in my assumption the matter concerns Lady Blackwell"

if promisedFertilityTreatment == False:
    ro " They would be unlikely to agree. Hm."
    nas "You dont seem particularly disappointed."
    ro " I was merely considering the possibilities. If nothing can be done, then so be it."
    show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
    nas "I didnt say {i}that{/i}."
    ro "Oh? Could the transformation chamber be of use here?"
    show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro " They would be unlikely to agree. Damn it. "
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "What about the transformation chamber? Could it help Alexia?"


nas "Assuming the fault lies with herYes. Well see once the chamber is dug out."







nas "But I take it shes the one whos been pushing for this?"

if promisedFertilityTreatment == True:
    ro "We both want it."
    nas "Let me clarify. Does she have a deep, almost desperate desire to bear a child? "
else:

    ro "Yes."
    nas "Would you say its a deep, almost desperate desire to bear a child?"

ro "Not how I would phrase it, but I suppose yes?"

nas "And have you been actively trying for a child for several years now, with no success? "

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro " Apparently so."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "Then there is something we could try."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

nas " I did mention before how repeated transformations can affect the idea of a person. If your wife desperately desires to be pregnant, but likely fears she might not be able to"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "Then by temporarily changing her body into that of a woman not long after childbirth, and reinforcing the idea this is her proper form, we might see lasting change with just a handful of transformations."

if promisedFertilityTreatment == False:
    ro "Interesting."
else:

    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Nasim, thats incredible!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "But wouldnt it be easier to transform her body into a pregnant one?"
ro " Now that I said it out loud, Im starting to realize the plethora of ways this could go horribly wrong."

nas "Rightly so. Besides, I cannot create life, as much as Id wish otherwise."
nas "The Korot-Baru provided some insight in that particular area, but I am far from claiming expertise. It has always been more of a side project."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "But back to the topic at hand - what Im proposing here You should think of it as an experimental treatment."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

nas "Stimulating the breast tissue And a high enough concentration of chaos magic, directed at the womb It should be enough to see results."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "High concentration of chaos magic? Exactly how high are we talking here?"

nas "High enough. I cant give you numbers, but a womb is considerably more complex than an apple, Lord Blackwell. We wont get anywhere with half measures here."
nas "Not high enough for Alexias life to be in danger, if thats what worries you."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "It isnt the only thing."

"Nasim always made it sound so easy, but they were toying with chaos magic here Could he really risk it? And if not him, then who else could he turn to?"
"This might be his only shot at making Alexia happy. Still..."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro " Ill think about it."

nas "Of course. Just be sure to make up your mind before I am done restoring the Transformation chamber. Mistress Jezera is already drawing plans, so I doubt Ill have time to indulge your marital problems afterwards."

ro "Alright, Ill keep that in mind."

$ unlockFertilityTreatment = True

jump nasim_talk




label earlyWork:

$ bootlegAlexiaSeen = True

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
if nasimAttitude > 0:
    show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Discussing the basics, you mentioned running repeated transformation on someone. Whats the full story behind that?"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"For a brief moment, Nasims expression grew tense. He brought the topic himself earlier, and seemed quite excited to breach it, so why the sudden concern?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "There isnt much to it, Im afraid. I used some of the initial spells I developed to see what I can accomplish long term."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "But its hardly representative of what the chamber is capable of, so I wont bother you with the details."
nas "How could it compare to high level-chaos transformations! Just think about it! Functional wings! Multiple arms and the ability to use them without mental strain-"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Oh I have no doubt its all going to be revolutionary. But knowing your skill, Im certain that even your early work is exceptional. Id love to see it."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan flashed him his most winning smile. Nasim narrowed his eyes ever so slightly. Oh, he was not getting off the hook so easily. Rowan had far too much experience as a hunter to give up after sensing blood."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "Master Blackwell, you humble me with your praise, but I cant imagine taking what little time you have during your castle visits just so I can show off."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Research Nasim, the time spent in the castle is precisely for learning what my subordinates are doing. Otherwise, I would never leave the bedroom and handle everything through notes."

nas "That hardly seems like an efficient way to govern-"

ro "It is not, as some people could then accidentally mistake an order for a polite request."

"Again, Rowans lips widened into a friendly smile, one did not quite reach the eyes. Finally, Nasim gave up, a soft scowl quickly passing though his expression."

nas "I suppose I brought this one on myself. Very well then, Ill show you the results of my research. Just remember  you wanted this, not me."

hide rowan with moveoutleft
hide nasim with moveoutleft

"Cursing under his breath, the wizard led them both out of the library, in the direction of the castle dungeons."

scene black with fade

"They kept a slow pace, but Rowan did not hurry him along."
"Far too many people worked in the castle without proper supervision. It was important to remind them every once in a while, that the castle had someone ruling it, and that it was not the twins."
"To Andras and Jezera, the castle was little more than a family heirloom and a pretty throne."
"After a moment, the two reached a closed door deep in the dungeons. With a tense expression, Nasim opened them and allowed Rowan to enter."

scene bg8 with fade
show nasim neutral at midright with moveinleft
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"The cell was comfortably furnished, without excess, but far beyond what one would expect from a prison. it even had a couple of mirrors, and a soft bed-"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"And the aforementioned early experiment sitting on it, looking at both of them with visual confusion."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan looked her in the eyes, then slowly turned to Nasim."

ro "So?"

nas "Well its"

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "I suppose you were right, it is quite the achievement! A complete restructuring of the body! Granted, it took three months of full body transformations, every day, but the results are astounding."
nas "Obviously not to my expectations. Traces of the original race still remain, and I doubt I could remove them even if kept the transformations going for another quarter of a year. I am limited by the magic at my disposal, as they say."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Oh yes, you did mention something like that before. But it is very impressive regardless, Ill give you that."
ro "Mind commenting on the other thing?"

nas "I beg your pardon?"

ro "You know, the thing."

nas "The thing?"

ro "Yes, the thing."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "The very small detail that is the fact that you have an orc hidden away in the castle dungeons, who for some fucking reason looks like a sexed up caricature of my fucking wife!"

"He simply couldnt believe his own eyes. Right in front of him sat a very confused, female orc. Orc-traits aside, like large, lower tusks, and the slightly greenish skin, the woman had an unmistakable resemblance to Alexia."
"Or at the very least, a poor imitation of her. Her red hair had none of Alexias fiery shine, and they ran past her shoulders, unkempt and dirty. Her flat nose looked like it was broken a long time ago, and never healed properly."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"And of course, one could not ignore the pair of impossibly large breasts on her chest, well visible under the loose shirt. They were complemented by an equally impossibly large backside, and thick, breeder hips."
"She looked like some sort of-"

boot "Mastah, who dis?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "Please be quiet, Specimen zero three, I dont want to discipline you again."

"The orcess moved her mouth silently a few times, then obediently shut up. Rowan slowly rubbed the base of his nose and took a deep breath to calm down."

ro "Why? Just Why?"

"Nasim didnt answer immediately, for the first time not having a sharp riposte at his disposal. The fact he had the decency to at the very least look embarrassed was the only thing that was saving him from a punch to the face."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

nas "If I may speak honestly, Master Blackwell I... Needed something to get in Andras good favors."

nas "And after seeing how he treated Miss Alexia  mind you, back then I did not know who she was - I thought that perhaps he would find this If not pleasing, then at the very least amusing."
nas "The transformation did not go as far as I had hoped. My intention was to turn her into a perfect copy, appearance-wise, but as you can see, her orcish descent is still very much prevalent."

ro "Id say its not the only inaccuracy. Have you seen my wife? Do you think this is what her chest looks like?"
ro "Hell, do you think there exists any species that naturally develops breasts like that?!"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

nas "Some minotaur/human hybrids can go up to I-cups if you want to get technical-"

menu:
    "Smack him over the head.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace angry at center with moveinleft
        show bg8 with sshake
        show nasim angry at midright with dissolve
        ro "It was a rhetorical question you fucking idiot."
        "Rowan saw the anger the fury in his eyes, saw his fingers twitch, a sparkle of energy coursing through them."
        "Rowan said nothing, waiting."
        "Try me hanged unspoken in the air."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        "Finally, the wizard relented, very slowly relaxing his posture and fingers. He lowered his head, and picked his next words very carefully."
        nas "Of course, my apologies, Master Blackwell."
        nas "Now, back to the matter at hand"
        $ nasimAttitude -= 2
    "Restrain yourself.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
        nas "- But I suppose that is not the answer you were looking for."
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "I am aware she looks a bit Unnatural."
nas "But if I have learned anything from my experience with nobility, it is that no matter how much they applaud the fine, ethereal beauty one can find among the elves, what they all secretly desire is always the most vulgar of whores."






nas "So I enlarged her tits as much as it was physically possible, without making them look too ridiculous."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

nas "I also did some work on her sphincter. I hoped to make it more elastic, so she could better accommodate Lord Andras. Admittedly, I might have Overdone it a little. Id stay away from it, if I were you. You could fit a head there."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan groaned, while the orcess turned red from humiliation. Nasim really didnt need to share that one with him."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "But I do recommend the breasts! Theyre perfect for titjobs. Give them a try, and consider this an apology."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

ro " Youre joking, right?"

nas "Why should I? I cant really turn her back at this point, not yet at least, and for what it is worth I am genuinely sorry for using your wifes likeness without your approval."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

nas "So as a sign of my apology, I do invite you to sample the end product of my efforts. You will not be disappointed."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "End product?"

if avatar.corruption < 50:
    ro "Do you even hear yourself? I know were all accustomed to thinking of orcs as nothing more than savages, but they're not Cattle!"
else:

    ro "I know shes just an orc, but dont you think its a bit too much to treat her like this? Shes not cattle, you know?"

nas "Do you object?"

menu:
    "Yes. This is inhumane.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "How can I not object Nasim, this is insane, even by Castle Bloodmeens standards!"
        ro "What had this woman done to you to justify turning her into This!"
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        nas "She did try to rape me."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "What?"
        nas "My second week here. She and a bunch of orcs thought they could bully Cliohnas students. She had the bad luck of picking me. So I thought to myself"
        show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
        nas "Hm, she wanted to turn me into a sex toy for her own amusement. Its only fair to do the same in return, no?"
        menu:
            "This is still going too far.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ avatar.corruption -= 5
                show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
                ro "There are laws Nasim. Whatever her crimes, you cant just disfigure people for life."
                nas "In most countries it would have been in my right to kill her on the spot for such transgression."
                nas " Not that any of them apply here, sans the will of the strong."
                if society_type == "feudalism":
                    ro "No anymore Nasim."
                    nas "Then I would advise you to update your laws."
                    nas "Regardless, she is lucky to be alive, and she knows it."
                else:
                    nas "Regardless, she is lucky to be alive, and she knows it."
                "Rowan scowled, while Nasim rolled his eyes, neither happy with the other."
                nas "You Rosarians and your delicate sensibilities"
            "So he got himself a test subject. How convenient.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "And suppose she didnt attack you. Who would be sitting in this cell then?"
                "Nasims grin widened ever so slightly."
                nas "I suppose well never know."
                show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
                "Rowan scowled, while Nasim rolled his eyes, neither happy with the other."
                nas "You Rosarians and your delicate sensibilities"
            "She had it coming.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan turned his eyes to the orcess. She averted his gaze."
                show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                ro "(Not even a word of defence)"
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                ro "Live by the sword, die by the sword?"
                nas "So they say."
                show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
                "Rowan scowled a little. It still felt wrong, but it was hard to argue the point, given the circumstances. Nasim saw his reaction, and could not stop himself from rolling his eyes."
                nas "Oh Rowan, you Rosarians and your delicate sensibilities"
                $ nasimAttitude += 1
    "Ask him if hes really okay with this.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Be square with me Nasim. Do you honestly think theres nothing wrong with that?"
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        nas "You Rosarians and your delicate sensibilities"
        nas "I could pretend its only fair as she did try to rape me when I first came to the castle, but since you specifically requested honesty"
        show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
        nas "Yes, I think theres nothing wrong with it. And I dont think you should find it surprising, given our current predicament."
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

"Nasim sighed tiredly, then looked over his shoulder, at the cell doors. He said a few simple magic words, his fingers shimmering with arcane power."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "A simple screening spell, worry not."

show nasim neutral at center with moveinleft

nas "Rowan, if I may speak openly I understand many of the practices common here in Castle Bloodmeen may seem I suppose Reprehensible would the proper term, but I urge you to remember our current location."
nas "And that is  just north of Rakshan wastes. In the seat of the deceased lord of chaos. In a fortress ruled by his children."
nas "Morality does not apply here, Rowan."

ro "Thats up to us to decide."

nas "No, its up to our masters, the twins."

if nasimAttitude >= 0:
    show nasim happy at center with dissolve
    nas "Make no mistake Rowan, I like you. There is no quarrel between us. So heed my advice when I tell you this:"
    show nasim neutral at center with dissolve
else:

    nas "Make no mistake Rowan, I dont like you, but we share a common background, and I have nothing to gain by sabotaging your efforts. So heed my advice, when I tell you this:"

nas "Pick your battles. And learn to be ruthless."

"Nasim nodded at the orcess."

nas "This woman? Shes a slave and a criminal. Youd do well to show her no compassion. And consider this practice."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Practice?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show nasim happy at center with dissolve

nas "Yes, practice! You are the hero of Rosaria, but I do not believe Jezera recruited you for your finer qualities. Kindness is rarely sought after in statesmen, and sooner or later she will seek to root it out of you."

show nasim neutral at center with dissolve

nas "If you dont want to break apart the moment she asks you to put an entire village to the sword just to see you prove your commitment to the cause, Id say you start here."

show nasim neutral at midright with moveoutright

"He patted Rowan on the shoulder, then headed for the exit."

nas "We are in for the long haul, Rowan Blackwell, savior of Solanse. Keep your heroism for later, and for the time being, try to enjoy yourself."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "And you did ask to see the results of my research. So there you go, feel free to sample them. She was made for pleasure, after all."
nas "Well stay in touch, Master Blackwell."

hide nasim with moveoutright

" And just like that, he was gone. Leaving him alone with orc woman, who kept quiet the whole time."

show rowan necklace concerned at center with moveinright

ro "Fucking hell..."

"He felt... Deprived of all emotions. An oversexed imitation of his wife. Made for the sole purpose of garnering favour with a man who thought finesse was a sophisticated dance move."
"Hed wanted to keep being pissed about it, but frankly, he depleted his capacity for outrage for the day."

ro " He really did a number on you, didnt he?"

"She shrugged her shoulders and smiled shyly in response. So subdued Gods only knew what supplementary training had Nasim put her through."
"He briefly entertained the idea of asking her what she wanted, only to realize it would be a moot effort. The orcess was so thoroughly broken in, he doubted she would comprehend the notion of refusing him."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

" If he needed someone to unwind, she really was as good of an object for that as any."

menu:
    "Take another look at her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump bootlegAlexiaSex
    "Get out of here, this is too weird.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "But no matter how hard he tried, there was one thing he couldnt ignore."
        show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
        "Dull green or not, Alexias eyes kept staring at him out of Alexias slightly orcish face. It was bizarre, and no amount of perverse allure or mental gymnastics could change that."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        ro "Stay here Whatever your name is. I have to sort this out with Nasim."
        hide rowan with moveoutright
        "Sometime soon, preferably."
        return


label bootlegAlexiaSex:

$ BootlegName = "Orcess"

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

ro "(Twice the obscene eroticism But none of Alexias glow.)"

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"Where Alexias eyes shined brightly, the orcs looked dull and unfocused. Alexia was full of life, this orcess here Reminded him of the washed up whores in Rastedel."
"And she carried Alexias face."

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

ro "Goodness gracious I dont know if I can look at you"

"The words left his mouth before he could stop himself. But the orcess did not seem to mind."

boot "Uh-huh Ah don really like it myself, mastah Too soft lookin."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

ro "And is there anything you like about your new form?"

boot "Uuhh Da tits?"

"She admitted with some embarrassment, fidgeting under his gaze. Even such simple movements made the mounds under her shirt shake obscenely."

boot "Dey, uuuh, dey feel good. Really good."

"For all of Alexias beauty and grace that was implanted into her by Nasim It was the whorish tits she liked most. It was almost upsetting."

menu:
    "Order her to remove her shirt.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Show me."
        boot "Uh?"
        ro "Your chest. Show me."
        "Not taking his eyes off her, he watched as she finally removed her shirt, presenting what Nasim no doubt considered fine work, but would never say so out loud."
        "They were massive, there was no other word for it. Two oversized orbs, each larger than her head. But despite that, they protruded proudly, round and shapely."
        "In sheer size, the woman easily trumped literally everybody in the castle. The wizard held nothing back."
        if avatar.corruption > 50:
            ro "You look like a cow."
            "She blushed at his harsh remark, but did not argue. It would be foolish to dispute it."
        menu:
            "Give her a spin after all.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump bootlegAlexiaSpin
            "Get out of here, this is too weird.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "But no matter how hard he tried, there was one thing he couldnt ignore."
                show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
                "Dull green or not, Alexias eyes kept staring at him out of Alexias slightly orcish face. It was bizarre, and no amount of perverse allure or mental gymnastics could change that."
                show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
                ro "Stay here Whatever your name is. I have to sort this out with Nasim."
                hide rowan with moveoutright
                "Sometime soon, preferably."
                return
    "Get out of here, this is too weird.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "But no matter how hard he tried, there was one thing he couldnt ignore."
        show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
        "Dull green or not, Alexias eyes kept staring at him out of Alexias slightly orcish face. It was bizarre, and no amount of perverse allure or mental gymnastics could change that."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        ro "Stay here Whatever your name is. I have to sort this out with Nasim."
        hide rowan with moveoutright
        "Sometime soon, preferably."
        return

label bootlegAlexiaSpin:

$ bootlegAlexiaFucked = True

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

ro "(I suppose I might as well take Nasims advice. Itd be a lie to say Im not curious.)"

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

ro "Lay down. And forgive me in advance, but well do it somewhat Differently."

boot "Buh?"


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

"He stripped quickly and climbed on the bed. But rather than sit over her chest, he took a different position."


scene cg325 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg325

"He knelt over her head, so he would not see Alexias face, and would instead feast his eyes on the wide body of the orcess. Thick thighs, long legs, and of course  the two massive breasts, which the orcess oh so helpfully pressed together with her arms."

ro "Nasim really went all out, didnt he?"

boot "Yes, mastah."

"A thin smile entered his lips. Now then What should he start with?"

$ bootlegNipplePinch = False
$ bootlegNipplePinched = False
$ bootlegNipplePull = False
$ bootlegTitsFeel = False
$ bootlegTitsFelt = False
$ bootlegFingerSink = False
$ bootlegRoughCounter = 0

label bootlegTitsMenu:

menu:
    "Pinch her nipples." if bootlegNipplePinch == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ bootlegNipplePinch = True
        $ bootlegNipplePinched = True
        "Two nubs stood proudly, amidst a pair of wide aureoles. With a half-grin, he put his hands over them, and pinched them lightly."
        boot "Ooo-oooh!"
        ro "Ho? Such a nice voice. Are they this sensitive?"
        boot "A-ah Yes mastah"
        "He pinched them again. Another delightful moan filled the chamber."
        ro "Good gracious Its almost too easy."
        jump bootlegTitsMenu

    "Pull them roughly." if bootlegNipplePull == False and bootlegNipplePinched == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ bootlegNipplePull = True
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ bootlegRoughCounter += 1
        "His grin grew wider. He pinched her nipples again, but this time, he didnt stop there. He pulled them up, then to the side, making a painful moan escape the orcess lips."
        boot "Aaah-aaah! Mastah! Please, not so rough!"
        ro "Oh, as if you haven't been through worse."
        "He let them go, and watched, mesmerized, as they tried to spill across her chess, only to wobble enticingly. Was it magic that kept them so round? Made them seemingly immune to simple laws of gravity?"
        ro "He made you quite a spectacle, hasnt he?"
        boot "Aaa-ah Thank you?"
        "He chuckled under his breath. It wasnt exactly a compliment, but hell let her have it"
        jump bootlegTitsMenu

    "Feel them up." if bootlegTitsFeel == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ bootlegTitsFeel = True
        $ bootlegTitsFelt = True
        "No longer able to deny their allure, he plunged his fingers straight into her mounds of flesh."
        boot "O-Ooh? Aah Mastah"
        ro "Sweet Goddess!"
        "They looked so fake, but the felt so soft! So yielding and warm, and-"
        boot "Aaa-aah!"
        "And they provoked such a nice reaction from their owner~"
        jump bootlegTitsMenu

    "No need to be gentle: sink your fingers in." if bootlegFingerSink == False and bootlegTitsFelt == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ bootlegFingerSink = True
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ bootlegRoughCounter += 1
        "It was not enough to simply feel them up. Rowan sunk his fingers deeper, kneading them roughly, in his lust forgetting about the pain he might be causing to the orcess."
        "She moaned in what must have been a mix of pain and pleasure, but uttered no word of protests. Her hands gripped the bedsheets, as she squirmed from the cruel caress."
        boot "Ah, mastah!"
        jump bootlegTitsMenu
    "Enough foreplay - Fuck her tits.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump bootlegSexContinue

label bootlegSexContinue:

ro "Get yourself ready, orc."

boot "Y-yes, mastah!"

"On demand, she started to spit at her tits, smearing the valley between them in preparation for his cock. There was nothing sensual in all of it. It was raw, perverse eroticism."

if avatar.corruption > 30 or bootlegRoughCounter == 2:
    "She was made to be a toy, and she acted like one. Like an object to be fucked and used. What reason was there to hold back?"
    menu:
        "Get yourself off with her tits.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            jump bootlegRoughTitfuck
        "Be gentle.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            jump bootlegGentleTitfuck
else:

    "She was made to be a toy, and she acted like one. Like an object to be fucked and used. But even she deserved some compassion, whether she believed so or not."
    jump bootlegGentleTitfuck

label bootlegRoughTitfuck:

ro "Hurry up, will you?"

boot "Y-yes"

"He stroked his cock in anticipation, well aware she could see him do so. Her hands worked frantically, desperate to avoid punishment."

ro "Oh, just forget it. This is good enough."

boot "Ma-astaaah?!"

"He sunk his fingers in, and plunged his dick between her whorish breasts."
"He gasped in surprise at the delightful sensation. Nasim wasnt kidding, these tits were made for cock. Warm and welcoming, soft yet somehow firm, perfect for forming a valley for his dick."

ro "Fuck, these feel great!"

boot "A-ah, t-thank you?"

"She grunted in pain while Rowan moved her tits up and down, impaling them on his dick. The orcess arched her back, helping him get a better angle. Between her legs, he saw her juices glisten."

ro "Enjoying yourself?"

boot "A-ah! Mastah! My t-tits! Theyre on fiah!"

"He stifled a laugh."

ro "If you needed it so bad, then just touch yourself, you damn slut!"

"She didnt mind his words  hell, it sounded like she enjoyed them. Her fingers sunk into her snatch greedily, jilling herself as Rowan pounded her tits without restraint."
"She came at least several times before him, moaning incomprehensibly, her screams mixing together with the slapping noise of his dick. It was perverse. It was obscene."
"He wouldnt have it any other way."

jump bootlegSexEnding

label bootlegGentleTitfuck:

"His hands covered hers, circulating her breasts, admiring their volume. True wonders of human ingenuity."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    if helayna_escaped == False:
        "Perhaps one day, hell have both Alexia and Helayna get an upgrade like this..."
    else:
        "Perhaps one day, hell have Alexia get an upgrade like this"

boot "A mo-oment mastah-"

ro "Its fine You have to be thorough."
ro "Its important that we both enjoy yourself, is it not?"

boot "A-a, ah"

"He could almost hear her get flustered. Her fingers intertwined with his, and they both kept massaging her breasts, getting them nice and wet, ready to welcome his dick."

ro "Want to do it yourself?"

boot "Y-yes mastah!"

"Such enthusiasm! Seemed she didnt get much dick locked down here"

ro "Then get to it, will you?"

"Nodding her head with ardour, she guided his hands to seize her tits from the sides, then buckled her hips, arching her back, guiding him in-"

ro "A-ah?!"

"He gasped as her tits enveloped his dick, presenting him with a truly divine sensation. Warm and welcoming, soft yet somehow firm. Her breasts were simply wonderful  a work of art. A perverse tribute to what one can achieve with chaos magic."
"She started to move her tits slowly, up and down, caressing his cock with her delightful flesh. From the corner of his eyes, he saw her curl up the toes on her feet, something glistening between her legs-"

ro "Do you want to touch yourself?"

boot "A-ah-ah! M-mastah, can I-?"

"He laughed out loud, and slowly took her hands, claiming her charming mounds to himself."

ro "Yes, yes Go wild, if you need."

"She inhaled sharply, and she heard her mumble her thanks, her free hands venturing south, seeking her snatch, and quickly plunging into it."
"She came at least several times before him, moaning incomprehensibly, her moans filling the room as he kept sliding into her breasts, taking the time to savor the sensation."
"But he couldnt hold back forever."

label bootlegSexEnding:

ro "Aaah!"

show cg326 with dissolve
pause 0.1
show cg327 with dissolve
pause 0.1
show cg327 with sshake
pause 0.1
show cg327 with sshake
pause 0.1
show cg328 with dissolve
pause 0.1
show cg329 with dissolve
pause 3

"When he finally came, he painted her chest white, his cum clearly visible on her greenish screen. He took a moment to admire his handiwork, then got off the bed with a tired sigh."

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

ro "That was. Something."

boot "Are ya satisfied Mastah?"

show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve

ro "I am. I can see why Nasim thought youd make a good gift for Andras."

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"He saw her smile, and despite her obscene form and despite the tusks, for a brief moment she genuinely resembled his wife."

ro "( I really cant leave her here.)"

"Hell have to talk with Nasim about her."

scene black with fade

"And sometime soon."

return



label alexiaFertTreatment:

$ firstTreatment = True
$ firstTreatmentSeen = True

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with moveinleft

ro "I know the two of you met, but given the circumstances, maybe we should start anew."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

ro "Nasim, my lovely wife, Alexia. Alexia, research Nasim. "

show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Aha, ha Im really sorry about the potion, researcher Nasim. I allowed my emotions to get the better of me."

if promisedFertilityTreatment == False:
    "If Nasim noticed how forced her smile was, he showed no indication of it."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

nas "Apologies accepted. Besides, I can hardly blame someone for breaking a few rules to further their ambitions."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    al " I feel like this shouldnt be the lesson taken out of this whole ordeal."
    nas "Its only a crime if you get caught!"
else:

    show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "Thats a unique outlook."
    nas "Not this far north. Here, its only a crime if you get caught."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "But I must insist you refrain from stealing unidentified magical potions from now on. It can be dangerous, especially in castle Bloodmeen."

ro "Dare we take it a step further, and propose not stealing anything at all? Do you know how much equipment goes missing on a weekly basis? "

nas "Nothing a few curses wouldnt solve within a month. But I believe were getting off-topic here. I take it Lord Rowan has briefed you on the purpose of this meeting?"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
show nasim angry at midright with dissolve

al " Not really?"

ro "Not yet. Nasim, would you mind giving us a moment?"

"The wizards deadpan expression betrayed the matter should have been resolved beforehand, but he gave them their space nonetheless."

if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 30 and promisedFertilityTreatment == False and alexiaScolded == True:
    hide nasim with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace concerned at midright with moveoutright
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
    "Rowan sighed to himself, and walked to the side, holding his wife by the hand."
    ro "Look, I know I said this isnt the right time for a child, but Well, since you were that unhappy, I decided to ask Nasim if theres something we could try."
    ro "And there is. An experimental fertility treatment, just for you. He cant guarantee success, but its better than nothing."
    show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    ro "... Arent you happy?"
    show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
    al "Apologize."
    ro "What?"
    al "Apologize."
    show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    al "Do you honestly think you can shout and demean me, then do some grand gesture out of necessity and think everything is forgiven? That Ill just smile and nod like nothing ever happened?"
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    al "Dont get me wrong, I am happy you decided to think of me for a change."
    al "Now I just want you to apologize."
    menu:
        "Apologize.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            ro "When you put it that way Maybe I have been acting like a prick."
            ro "Im sorry. I was so focused on-"
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
            show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
            al "Alright."
            "Her lips curled into a little smile. Something familiar entered her eyes, making him realize how cold they were before."
            ro " Thats it?"
            al "I dont want to make Nasim wait. Oh, dont get me wrong, Im still mad at you for everything youve said earlier, but Its a start."
            show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            "She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, and turned to the wizard, her fingers briefly finding Rowans as she passed him by."
            $ change_relation('alexia', 10)
        "Absolutely not.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Has it ever occurred to you that maybe you should temper your expectations a little?"
            ro "Ive got you a one of a kind, hand-tailored miracle cure, at quite literally worlds end, and youre still complaining?"
            show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            al "If its such a great treatment, you can take it yourself. Were done here."
            hide alexia with moveoutleft
            show rowan necklace shock at center with moveinright
            "He watched her leave. Unbelievable. The ungrateful bitch straight up turned around and {i}left{/i}."
            show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
            show nasim neutral at edgeright with dissolve
            ro " Dont you dare say a fucking thing."
            ro "Forget the treatment. None of this ever happened, you hear me?"
            hide rowan with moveoutleft
            "The man gave a short nod, for once knowing when to shut up. Face burning from the humiliation, Rowan left the library, cursing Alexia under his breath."
            $ change_relation('alexia', -10)
            $ unlockFertilityTreatment = False
            return

elif promisedFertilityTreatment:
    hide nasim with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace happy at midright with moveoutright
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
    "Rowan walked to the side, taking his wife by the hands, and smiled."
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Remember when I said Id try to think something out? I discussed the issue with Nasim, and, well - he agreed to try something for us. An experimental fertility treatment, tailored-"
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at center with moveinleft
    show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
    "He didnt get to finish. Alexia threw herself at him, hugging him close. He put his arms around her, and didnt let go until he felt her pull away."
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with moveoutleft
    al " Thank you."
    "It was the second most radiant smile he had seen in months. Trying to ignore his own aching heart, he kissed her on the forehead, and let her discuss the details with Nasim."
else:

    hide nasim with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace happy at midright with moveoutright
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
    "Rowan walked to the side, taking his wife by the hands, and smiled."
    ro "Look, I know I said this isnt the right time for a child, but I couldnt stand it. I couldnt stand seeing you this miserable. It broke my heart a million times."
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
    ro "So I asked Nasim if theres something we could try, and He agreed on a treatment. Its-"
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at center with moveinleft
    show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
    "He didnt get to finish. Alexia threw herself at him, hugging him close. He put his arms around her, and didnt let go until he felt her pull away."
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with moveoutleft
    al " Thank you."
    "It was the most radiant smile he had seen in months. Trying to ignore his own aching heart, he kissed her on the forehead, and let her discuss the details with Nasim."
    $ change_relation('alexia', 5)

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

al "So how is it going to work?"

nas "I will spare you the fine details - Rowan knows them, so he can explain later."
nas "The rough idea is - we will trick your body into thinking it was pregnant before, forcing it to adjust its inner workings to support further pregnancy later."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Thats Im not sure I understand?"

nas "Permanent change comes from belief. The only reason this treatment might work is because this is what you desire."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

nas "You could say we are simply synchronizing your body with your heart."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

al "Sounds almost magical."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

nas "It literally is."

hide nasim with moveoutright

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

"Nasim headed to the side. Alexia turned to Rowan again, beaming with happiness. When was the last time he saw her this excited?"

show nasim neutral at midright with moveinright
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

nas "Allow me to walk you through the process. First - drink this."

"He handed her a mug full of some white, thick liquid. Alexia arched an eyebrow, eyeing it with curiosity."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Is this"

nas "Its milk."

"Alexia blinked, then slowly brought it to her lips. It really was milk."

nas "Consider it something of an arcane focus. "
nas "For the next step, as visual feedback is paramount during the process, Im afraid I will have to request you to strip from the waist up."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
    nas "And before you say anything - I consider this something akin to a medical procedure. As do you, I imagine."
    "She looked up to her husband. Rowan, in return, looked to Nasim."
    nas " Lord Rowan, do consider who I work with on a daily basis."
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    ro "Point taken"
    "If Cliohna wore any less, shed walk around naked. And while he wasnt all that happy with other men seeing his wife bare herself... They were asking Nasim for a favour here."
    show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
    "This was no hill to die on. He gave Alexia a reluctant nod, and she was quick to remove her upper dress."
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
else:

    show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
    show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
    nas "And before you- ...and youre already naked."
    al "Thats what you said to do?"
    "Both men shared a quick look. Rowan shrugged. When in Castle Bloodmeen"
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve


nas "Right. Now, the important thing is, as we are not using the chamber, nor are we utilizing a preexisting spell, someone will have to guide the transformation process. And that person will have to be you."

if alexia_knows_magic:
    al "I understand some magic, but"
    nas "Im afraid your time in the library will be of little use here. But that is no reason for concern. "

nas "All transformation magic relies on a template to work towards. Normally, the caster enforces the new shape, bending reality to his whims."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "But given how it is your body, and you are a willing participant in the process, it would be best for you to visualize what the change will entitle."
nas "I will provide the technical components. You will steer the transformation."

al "How do I do that? Just Imagine what I want to be?"

nas "Yes. Though perhaps Lord Rowan might be of help? "

"Rowan arched an eyebrow at the man."

show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

nas "Im afraid your wife is not going to get pregnant on her own, Lord Rowan. Consider this practice."

ro "Oh shut up."

show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia threw him an abashed look, and smiled encouragingly. Shaking his head with a smile, he walked up, and embraced her, his hand gently resting on her belly."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "Lady Alexia, do keep in mind transformations, especially those focused on sexual organs, can be quite euphoric for the target."

show nasim neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

nas "Try to keep your voice down. This is a library, after all."

al "I promise to behave."

hide nasim with moveoutright
show alexia necklace naked at center with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at midright with moveinleft

"She giggled, her eyes full of anticipation, and he recognized she was struggling not to break into a full grin. Nothing Nasim could say would dissuade her at this point."
"She wanted this. Always did."
"How could he not be by her side?"

ro "Alexia"

"He moved behind her, hands resting on her shoulders. She leaned against him, eyes closed, seeking his warmth amidst the librarys cold air."

ro " I want you to imagine Home."

scene cg892 with fade
pause 3
show rowan necklace happy behind cg892
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg892

ro "I want you to imagine sitting at the porch of our house, enjoying a cool breeze in the morning."
ro "I want you to imagine our child, and yourself, cradling it in your arms. "

al "Ha Thats a nice picture."

"At the edge of his vision, he saw Nasims fingers trail complex symbols in the air, the wizard mumbling something under his breath. A delicate, pink glow began to envelop Alexias body."

ro "And I want you to imagine yourself. Glowing, fulfilled."
ro "...your breasts swollen with milk, ready to nurture our children "

"She drew a sharp breath, and the pink glow ran up, swirling around her chest."

al "A-ah So its That kind of treatment "

ro "Sh Dont talk Just Picture them."
ro "Picture them, round and heavy "

"The pink glow grew more visible. Strands of it danced across her body, like wisps of fire."

ro " weighing down your chest"

"She wriggled under his touch, her tits bouncing ever so slightly"

ro " full of delicious, nutritious milk"

" her nipples hardened, and she arched her back in ecstasy- "

ro " Swollen and aching"

"Another moan, and- "

al "Aaah!"

show cg892 with pinkflash

$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)

show cg893 with dissolve
pause 3

"He expected Something. An explosion, or maybe a surge of magic across the room. Instead, he saw them {i}grow{/i}. Before his very eyes. The handful pair he was so accustomed to growing a full size, and then some more."
"The pink glow was still enveloping them, with a pair of pearly droplets peaking through, at the tip of her nipples."
"Alexia bit her lip, trying not to cry out again. He felt her tremble in ecstasy, chaos magic coursing through her veins, seeping into her body."

ro " Just like that. Heavy, and full of milk."

al "A-aah, Rowan..."

"He knew she was struggling not to sneak her hand between her legs. Standing on her toes, she sought his lips, sealing them with a passionate kiss as she ran her fingers through his hair."
"To stop his whispers or her own moans, he couldnt say."

menu:
    "This should be enough.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He let her stay like that, for a moment."
        " Finally, he let her go, drawing back."
        jump fertTreatmentEnding1
    "Touch her. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass

show cg894 with dissolve
pause 3

"He let her hold him, silently glad that his own hands were no longer occupied steadying her."
"He ran them down her body, feeling the feverish warmth of her flesh. Did her hips widen too? He was almost certain they did."
"But they werent his focus right now."

al "MMmmmmm?!"

"He barely brushed her tits - cupped them every so lightly from beneath, feeling their new weight. Despite that, he felt her knees buckle underneath her, as she barely held on."

al "A-aaah, Rowan~~ "

ro "Theyre quite lovely, arent they?"

al "Its- its too much! I didnt think- didnt think theyd be so- "

"He flicked his finger across her nipples, cutting her meagre protest short. To think his beautiful wife could be this erotic"

menu:
    "This should be enough.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro " So sensitive, no?"
        "He gave her a quick kiss on the kiss, then two another - one for each of her wonderful tits."
        al "A-ah! Y-yeah "
        ro "So damn adorable."
        al "Ha- Ha."
        "He threw her a mischievous smirk, and finally drew back."
        jump fertTreatmentEnding1
    "Caress her more. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
        $ fertilityTreatment1LustAddled = True
        pass

"He placed a kiss on her neck, his fingers massaging her enlarged breasts gently. His wife struggled to contain her moans, much to his amusement."
"He saw Nasim rub his eyes in irritation, one hand still glowing pink as he kept the spell going. Rowan paid him no heed. He could be excused for taking a moment to shower his wife with affection."

ro "Your new tits are lovely Alexia. Just imagine them like that, after giving birth to our children."

al "I- A-aaah"

"He grabbed her breasts more firmly, and he saw her eyes glaze over, lost in fantasy. Her cheeks coloured with a most beautiful shade of rose pink, and hed swear even her lush hair shone with newfound glow."
"Magic might have brought this form to life, but he knew thats simply how she wanted to be. Radiant. Enchanting. Mother to his children."
"Had he always knew Hed spend every evening burying his cock in her snatch, fucking her with no reserve until her belly swelled with life, her tits growing heavy with milk."

ro " Simply amazing "

al "Mmmm Y-yeah."

"Hed watch them grow with each week"
"Watch them sway as she walked around the house, drawing his gaze-"
"{i}Demanding{/i} his touch "

menu:
    "{i}This{/i} should be enough.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        " And one day, that fantasy that had them both enraptured would be their reality. But for now"
        "He kissed her on the lips. Softly. Gently. It took his wife several moments to remember where she was."
        al "Aa-aaah, sorry, I"
        ro "Its okay. You can relax now."
        scene black with fade
        "Almost reluctantly, he drew away. Her fingers sought his hand - he let her hold it, just for a moment, until, again, he forced himself away."
        jump fertTreatmentEnding1
    "... Imagine them bigger. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
        pass

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "He wasnt sure what urged him to say the words, but the moment they left his lips, there was no coming back. A desire he wasnt aware he held rose to the surface, and took control of his tongue."
else:
    "Why hold back, he wondered. She {i}could{/i} be bigger. There were so many busty beauties in the castle Why {i}shouldnt{/i} his wife trump them all?"



ro "Even bigger, Alexia. Massive, heavy tits. Fat, full udders."
ro "Doesnt that sound wonderful?"

"She didnt answer him, trembling in his hands. He sneaked a glance between her legs, and saw a thin, translucent line run down her inner thighs."

ro "It does. I can see it does, Alexia."

"He sunk his fingers in, delighting in their shape, in their softness. She clung onto him desperately now, her back rubbing against his crotch, eager for the hard cock hiding beneath."
"It was a sweet temptation to just bend her over and ram up her hungry cunt, but he fought it, keeping all of his attention on those heavy orbs, kneading them perhaps too roughly now."

al "A-aaaah!"

" But given her embarrassed moans, she was hardly hurting."
"He brought his lips to her neck, kissing it gently. Then, her cheek. Then, up again, kissing her ear, his hot breath tickling her skin as he leaned in to whisper-"

menu:
    "... But you should rest now." if avatar.corruption < 31:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "A-ah? "
        "He could see the confusion in his eyes, and he wasnt that surprised by it. With her body ravished by desire, to stop now would be torture."
        " At least thats what he desperately wanted to believe. Solansia forgive him, he wanted {i}more{/i}. More of that erotic body of her, more of its warmth, more of those siren moans."
        "But this procedure wasnt done for his amusement. So almost against both of their wishes, he gave her a chaste kiss on the cheek, and drew away."
        jump fertTreatmentEnding2
    "Imagine them bigger.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 10)
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        $ fertilityTreatment1MassiveTits = True
        pass

show cg895 with dissolve
pause 3

" She closed her eyes, drawing a deep breath."
ro "Imagine them swollen"
"With each breath taken, her chest rose and fell, her tits pushing into his hands, eager for his touch."
ro " Imagine them massive Heavy and yearning to be milked"
"He squeezed them again, and felt something wet touch his fingers. Streams of white trailed down her nipples, dripping to the floor-"
ro " Yearning to be caressed Touched {i}Abused{/i}"
"Her whole body trembled, and he saw the pink glow grow again, swirling around her body-"
ro "-kissed, and suckled, and-!"
al "Aaah!"
"She cried out, pushing her chest out-"
"They grew again, one cup, then another! All as Alexia cried out in ecstasy. No longer did they fit in his hands - they spilled out of his fingers, too large to hold."
"But he wouldnt let go of them for a million gold."
ro "Just like that."
"He wanted to laugh in delight. Instead, he continued to whisper sweet nothings into her ear, until her orgasmic moans died out. He hugged her close to his chest, so she wouldnt fall as climax took all of her strengths away."
" Finally, his wife opened her eyes again, and looked down on her chest - and giggled at the magnificent sight of it."
al "Aaaah, Rowan~~~ Theyre so big~~~"
ro "They are. You look amazing."
"Again, he ran his fingers under her tits, and weighted them with his hand. He savoured their size, their softness - and the sweet sounds they evoked in his wife."
al "I wasnt- aa-aaaa--aaah Ah!"
"She couldnt get two words out before another blissful moan broke through her lips, the wide grin never leaving her face."
al "A-aaaaah, ah Shoooo Sooo goood."
"She kept squirming under his touch, demanding more of his affection."
al "A-aaaah Youll have to. A-ah! Y-your cock~~~"
"Her plush ass never stopped rubbing against his cock, making him dread he might burst right there, right now."
al "Aa~~ah Inside of me~~~~"
al "A-ah Full of cum~~~~ Full of milk... Mmmmm... So heavy~~~"
"A polite cough interrupted her sweet moan. Rowan glared at the man responsible."
"Perhaps it would be a bit too much to fuck her in front of another "

menu:
    "Thats enough.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        " And seeing her drool, drip and leak, he had to acknowledge his objective was met. The only thing on Alexias mind right now was being pumped full of cum and giving birth to his kids."
        "To do anything more would be simply for his own enjoyment."
        "Well. More of it, at least."
        "He gave her a small kiss, and drew back. Or tried to. She held tight to him, not letting him go."
        al "T-touch me, please! "
        "He chuckled, and brushed his fingers against her cunt. Instantly, all strength abandoned her, her knees giving way under her. He steadied her, ever the loving husband."
        ro "Now now, Alexia I know all you have on your mind right now is cock and getting fucked-"
        al "YES!"
        ro " And I want you to keep fantasizing about exactly that. Nasim, whats the next step?"
        jump fertTreatmentEnding3
    "Milk her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 10)
        $ avatar.corruption += 10
        $ fertilityTreatment1Milked = True
        pass

show cg896 with dissolve
pause 3

" But there were other things he could do."
"His hands never stopped kneading her tits, massaging them without rest. He felt how full of milk they were. He saw them leak."
"What man would leave his wife like that?"

ro "Sh. I know "
ro "Let me help."

al "A-Ah?!"

"With only a few words of warning, he pressed against her tits. Warm milk trailed down her skins, down his hands, as her cries of lust resounded across the room."

al " AA-aaah! Y-yes!"
al "Ooooh GODS, this feels-! This is!"
al "AH! "

"All semblance of thought dissolved from her eyes, and dripped out of her tits. Any other time, he would be worried by it. Now "
"Now he wondered if we could ever go back to being satisfied with Alexias usual body. Or with Alexia herself."

show cg897 with dissolve
pause 3

"He kept kneading her tits, kept tugging her nipples, making her leak and moan, until he finally managed to make her {i}squirt{/i} milk."
"Not that {i}*that*{/i} made her finally dry up Nasims magic and her mindless desire kept the magic going, her tits never shrinking, her lust never abating."
"To have her so {i}putty{/i} in his hands Gods, what man could say no this."
"Finally, after her third - or was it fourth? - orgasm did her body finally give way. Her knees buckled completely, and she went limp in his arms."
"And even though she no longer had any strength in her body, she was still looking up at him with a wide smile, moaning quietly."

al "M-more"

scene black with fade

"Laughing to himself, he kissed her affectionately, then gently laid her on Nasims bed so she could rest. At this point, he doubted the man would mind."

jump fertTreatmentEnding4

label fertTreatmentEnding1:

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Mmmmm S-so... what happens now?"

"The wizard mumbled something again, and turned his hand clockwise. The glow lessened - but didnt dissipate entirely."

nas "Now you must rest. The spell will hold between two and a half and three hours, then your body will return to its natural shape. Try to get a feel of it."
nas " In a nonsexual way."

"She laughed awkwardly, covering her tits, her blush betraying the possibility did cross her mind. Rowan handed her a robe he prepared beforehand, then turned to the wizard."

ro "Everything went as expected?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

nas "Yes, very much so. Though"

ro "Whats wrong?"

"Nasim narrowed his eyes, inspecting his wife. Alexia herself was too busy peeking at her breasts to notice anything."

nas " Its nothing. Please ignore my previous remark."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro " Alright. Next week, then?"

nas "If you must."

al "We most {i}certainly{/i} must."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia bounced up to them, throwing them both a most dazzling smile. Nasim politely looked to the side. Rowan wasnt under any such obligation."

scene black with fade

"He wrapped his hand around his wife and led her back through the castle. And while it would be a lie to say her near-naked body and flushed face werent stirring something inside of him"
"This evening, he couldnt bring himself to tarnish that pure, almost innocent happiness that sparkled in her eyes."

$ change_relation('alexia', 15)
$ treatment1PureEnding = True
return

label fertTreatmentEnding2:

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked aroused at edgeleft with dissolve

"He did his best to pretend not to notice as she rubbed her thighs together, and covered her with a robe he brought earlier."
"Seeing they were done, the wizard mumbled something again, and turned his hand clockwise. The glow lessened - but didnt dissipate entirely."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "What happens next?"

nas "Her body will remain like this for between two and a half and three hours. Normally Id advise her to try and get a proper feel of it, but given Lady Blackwells state, I think it might be best if she does, indeed, rest."

ro "Did everything go as it should?"

nas " Mostly. Weve Strayed somewhat from what I assumed the treatment would entail."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "But thats not always a bad thing."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Next week, then?"

nas "Ill consider it. In the meantime, I do believe it might be best if youll escort the Lady back to her room."

scene black with fade
show nasim neutral behind black

nas " Before she starts humping my desk."

$ change_relation('alexia', 15)
$ treatment2HornyEnding = True
return

label fertTreatmentEnding3:

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked aroused at edgeleft with dissolve

"The wizard was still watching both of them, his hand glowing pink. Seeing that Rowan had finally finished, he turned his hand clockwise - and pink missed slowly dissipated, though not in its entirety."

nas "Given Lady Blackwells state, I advise rest. Her mind needs to adjust to her body."
nas " Preferably with minimal external stimuli."

"Her needy whine more than betrayed her true feelings on the topic. Rowan covered with a robe he brought beforehand, giving her some appearance of modesty."

ro "I take it everything went as planned? "

show nasim angry at midright with dissolve

nas "Given said plan was designed on what now can only be described as dishonest pretence.... No."

"Rowan chuckled. Right now, he couldnt care less for Nasims complaints."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Nonsense! Dont tell me this is not the perfect breeding body."

nas " It would be difficult to argue with that particular assessment."

"Another lustful moan interrupted them. Rowan beamed at his wife, while Nasim rubbed his eyes again."

ro "Same time next week?"

nas "Ill consider it. In the meantime, I must politely request you vacate my room. All that moaning must be getting everyones attention."

scene black with fade
show nasim neutral behind black

nas " Ill be getting funny looks from everyone for months."

$ change_relation('alexia', 15)
$ treatment3AddledEnding = True
return

label fertTreatmentEnding4:

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked aroused at edgeleft with dissolve

"And he did, in fact, voice no concern. Nasim kept watching both of them, not saying a word for the last several minutes, hand still glowing pink, expression unreadable."
"Seeing that Rowan had finally finished, the wizard turned his hand clockwise - and pink mist slowly dissipated, though not in its entirety."

ro "A great success, if I say so myself."

nas " One could describe it as such."

ro "Same time next week?"

show nasim angry at midright with dissolve

nas "Lord Blackwell, at the very least, please drop the smile. This was supposed to be a medical treatment. Instead"

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "Well, I suppose the end justifies the means."
nas "Ill consider it. In the meantime, I must politely request you vacate my room as soon as Lady Blackwell comes to her senses."

"The wizard glanced at the floor. Most precisely, at the large pool of milk occupying the center of it."

scene black with fade
show nasim neutral behind black

nas " And do send for a maid on your way out."

$ change_relation('alexia', 15)
$ treatment4MilkedEnding = True
return



label alexiaFertTreatment2:

hide rowan with dissolve

$ alexiaFertTreatment2Seen = True

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia wiggled in her chair as Nasim refiled his inkpot and took his place in front of her, book and quill in hand. By the wizards request, it was just her today - apparently Rowans presence wasnt necessary."

if fertilityTreatment1MassiveTits == True:
    if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30 and all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 61:
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "Red from embarrassment, she wasnt able to look him in the eyes. Not that long ago, she was right there- in Nasims room- and she and Rowan- "
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "Nasim I am very, very, {b}very{/b} sorry about all of that."
        "Nasim cast her a curious glance, then noted down something in his book."
        nas "Your reaction was only natural, given the circumstances, so no apology is required."
        show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        nas "But it is accepted. And appreciated. Few people here would have the decency to offer it. Fewer still would mean it. "
        "Alexia let out a nervous laugh, fidgeting her fingers. Back then, with the magic flowing through her, and Rowan holding her in his arms, his body next to hers... And with him whispering all these {i}things{/i}"
        al "It just It felt really {b}good{/b}."
        nas "I imagine it did."
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    elif all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "She couldnt help but grin like an idiot. Oh, she should feel bad about cumming her brains out right in the middle of his study..."
        "She just {i}didnt.{/i}"
        "And Nasim didnt say a word. He threw her one look - then rubbed the base of his nose as he saw her smile, and simply noted down something in his book."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    else:
        "She waited, patiently, as he finished scribbling in his book, only slightly blushing as she recalled what happened the last time she was here. "

al "So Are we going to continue the treatment today Nasim? "

if NTR == False:
    al "If Rowan isnt here, I have no intention of stripping. Just so you know."
    nas "Duly noted, but it wont be necessary."
else:

    nas "No. At least not right now."

nas "I wanted to discuss some things before we proceed, ask you some questions. They might be a little personal, but I implore you to answer them regardless, and do so honestly."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30  and NTR == True:
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    al "I already bared my body to you, might as well do the same with my heart and soul. Ask away."
    nas "Right. To start with."
else:

    al "If its to increase the likelihood of success, ask away."
    nas "Thank you. To start with."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

nas "Lady Alexia, you were born a woman to a peasant family, and from the day you were born, you knew your destiny was to be, at best, a housewife. Is that correct?"

al " Is that a question or an insult? "

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "A question, and Ill take that as a yes."
nas "Now, knowing that, were you ever frustrated with your lot in life?"

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    al "At the time? Maybe. Looking back right now I feel like I didnt appreciate it enough."

elif all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    al "Thinking back? More than I realized. It was all so Drab. Castle Bloodmeen is no picnic, but it has its moments."
else:

    al "Maybe just a little Looking back, it was all sort of Bland, you know? But at the same time, I was comfortable, and now I know I didnt realize how precious that could be."

"Nasim nodded his head, noting something down in his book. Alexia tried not to frown. She wasnt sure if she liked where this was going, but she didnt want to antagonize the man for no reason - even if it was something he himself did on a daily basis."

nas "Once you were older, old enough to marry - have you had any ambitions of moving out of Arthdale, was it? Of moving out of Arthdale and, say, exploring the world?"

al "During the war? Not really an option, wouldnt you say?"

"Nasim gave her a blank look, the quill in his hands still."

nas "Yes, right - perfectly understandable. But what about {i}after{/i}?"
nas "Surely you had a dream that helped keep your hopes up during that perilous period? Some ambition you intended to pursue once the invasion was over?"

menu:
    "Speak of Rowan.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "Dreams of a happy ever after with Rowan, I suppose. We got close during the festival during the first year of the war, and Well, he got drafted not long after, but I had always hoped something would come out of it."
        nas "So to be a housewife was your dream?"
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        al "You make it sound like I should be ashamed of it."
        nas "That wasnt my intent. Given the circumstances I suppose you wouldnt be alone in desiring stability and companionship."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "Given the circumstances."
        nas "Yes, exactly."
        "He lowered his head to note something down, and she glared at him silently. An understandable dream - but only given the circumstances."
    "Speak of ambitions to be a dancer.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "I was always nimble on my feet. And had a good sense of rhythm. I thought that maybe one day, I could be, you know A dancer. "
        show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
        al "Ha, feels a little embarrassing, to admit it out loud."
        nas "I make no judgments. Ive known people who managed to wield more influence through less scrupulous means."
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        nas "Regardless, I see that didnt work out."
        al "I wouldnt say it didnt work out. Rowan came back from the war, and- well, it didnt seem like the appropriate occupation for a young wife."
        nas "I see. "
    "Deflect - Arthdale needed you.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "The world was hardly any safer afterwards. And its not like Arthdale wasnt touched by the war, even if we werent directly attacked."
        al "A lot of people died on the frontlines, and even before that, it was difficult to tend to the fields with the man being drafted into the army. Harvests were poor, Nasim. We were short on everything."
        "Nasim arched an eyebrow at her, as if waiting for her to continue. Alexia felt her agitation grow - what else was there to say?"
        al "Nasim, my family - my community - they needed me - all of us - back then. How could I abandon them to chase some Pipedream of youth?"
        al "But I doubt youd understand what it feels like, to choose your home over yourself. "
        "She could see it in his hands - they werent as smooth as a noble lady might pride herself for, but these werent farmers hands either. And everything about Nasims attitude screamed that he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. "
        al " I see. "
        "Nasim wrote down something in his book, not looking at her."
        nas "Id like to remind you this is not an interrogation. There is no reason to be hostile."
        al "You wanted an answer, you got one."
        nas "Lets just move on."

nas "So after the war, you ended up marrying Rowan, like in a fairytale. "
nas "I take it that the lack of children in the years that followed put something of a strain on your relationship? "

al "Well"

menu:
    "Admit Rowan didnt care.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "No, not Really. It did bother me, but "
        "Her voice trailed off. Nasim still stared at her, his inquisitive eyes burning her like blazing charcoal."
        nas "Go on."
        al "That you would actually make me say it out loud Rowan didnt seem to think about us having kids at all. Its something I worked on by myself."
        nas "Did you resent him for his passivity?"
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "Not Really? He didnt get it, so to speak. Its just One of those things you learn not to talk about. So its not like it was a source of arguments"
        nas "I see."
        "He nodded again, noting something down."
    "Lie and pretend Rowan was worried too.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "In a way. But we worked hard on it, and it made things easier, knowing I had him by my side at all times. "
        if promisedFertilityTreatment == False:
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            "Nasim arched an eyebrow at her. She pretended not to see it. Did Rowan discuss this topic with him beforehand?"
            show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        else:
            "Nasim nodded again, and noted something down, none the wiser. She tried to hide her discomfort. Didnt lying defeat the purpose of this whole interview?"
    "Deflect - everything was fine between her and Rowan, now and ever!":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        al "I bet thats what everyone in the castle likes to think, right?"
        al "Oooh, theres no way a man who literally crossed the Rakshan waste to save his wife could actually love her! There must be some blemish, some imperfection on that seemingly perfect crystal!"
        al "It cant be that some people actually care for each other!"
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        nas "   I said none of these things."
        "Alexia felt her cheeks burn red. Nasim coughed awkwardly. "
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "So I assume attempts were made to have children, all of them unsuccessful. "

al "Exactly. "

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

nas "Were all of them between you and Lord Rowan? Have you perhaps tried to conceive with a different man? With or- "

al "What are you- Id never!"

if alexiaAndrasObedient:
    al "I was always a faithful wife to Rowan! How dare you suggest otherwise!"
else:

    al "I am and always have been a faithful wife to Rowan! How dare you suggest otherwise!"

nas "Yes, of course, but that doesnt exclude the possibility of a mutual agreement. If all parties consent "

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    al " Well, If Rowan approved But none of us ever thought of such a thing. "
else:

    al "Such things might be commonplace where youre from, but I cannot phantom even suggesting something like that to Rowan. "

nas "I see. Next question then-"

al "Hold up. Nasim, be honest with me - whats the actual purpose behind these questions? "
al "Half of the time I feel like youre hurling veiled insults at me, none of them concern what happened last time, nor do they address my physical or mental well-being in any way. "
al "Now that I think about it, the fact you never bothered to inquire about either in the first place makes me wonder if Im in good hands."

nas "Were I to judge the experiment dangerous to you, I would have it stopped at once. Is that not enough for reassurance, Lady Blackwell? Do you wish to ask your local priest if chaos magic is good for you?"

al "Do not mock me, Nasim. What is the point of these questions? What are you trying to prove?"

"The wizard sighed quietly, closed his book, and leaned away. For a moment, silence befell them."

if fertilityTreatment1MassiveTits:
    nas "Lady Blackwell, youve responded Extremely well to my magic. Even if one takes into account Lord Blackwell's excessive nudging."
else:

    nas "Lady Blackwell, youve responded Extremely well to my magic. And while the effect itself was limited, I believe it couldve gone further, had you desired it."

nas "And there are a variety of possible explanations as to why precisely that is. Im trying to figure out which is most likely."

al "I have a nagging suspicion you already have a theory you are trying to confirm."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "I do. You have a good intuition, Alexia."
nas "And it does not surprise me. I did suspect there could be more to you than meets the eye, from the day I saw you borrowing books from the castle library. "

al "Thats What libraries are for?"

show nasim angry at midright with dissolve

nas "Yes, obviously. But Bloodmeens collection isnt exactly your regular old library. Most people would assume, quite correctly, that any knowledge stored within these walls is vile beyond all imagination."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "To take even a single book, be it out of thirst for knowledge, or just simple curiosity, is a blatant disregard of the tenets and warnings of the Solansian church. Its a statement of character."

al "And if I were to say I did it out of boredom?"

nas "Then I would not trust you fully on it."
nas "Entertainment could be arranged more easily - one needs not to seek it in the most cursed library in the lands. So your actions deviate from how I would expect a Rosarian peasant to behave. And in more ways than just that."

if alexiaJob == 0:
    nas "Despite prolonged confinement you still appear to be of sound mind. And thats a far greater accomplishment than most imagine, Ive seen people give in to despair and madness from less. "

elif alexiaJob == 1:
    nas "Nasim: It has come to my attention that youve decided to take on a job in castle Bloodmeen, despite being a Guest in it."
    if barmaidOrientationSeen:
        nas "Barkeeping might be a simple job, but Indarahs tavern is placed in the Rakshan wastes, arguably the most dangerous region in all six kingdoms. Few people of reputation travel this path."
    elif forgeOrientationSeen:
        nas "You werent afraid to pick up the blacksmiths hammer, side by side with a minotaur, no less. "
    elif libraryOrientationSeen:
        nas "Caring for books differs a great deal from reading them, especially when a not insignificant part of them are cursed, sentient, or both."
    elif breedingOrientationSeen:
        nas "And as a caretaker to care for driders, no less! Quite out of your comfort zone, I believe."
    else:
        nas "And while some may think housework a simple task, I have no doubt being a maid in Castle Bloodmeen is anything but easy."

elif alexiaJob == 2:
    nas "And not just one, but two! I applaud such versatility."
else:

    nas "And not just one, but several! Commendable versatility, Lady Alexia."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

nas "There is also the fact you were willing to steal from me, without your husbands knowledge, to further your own goals. "

al "Please stop reminding me of that."

nas " Which, all in all, makes me suspect that maybe, just maybe, youre a woman who isnt fully content with her lot in life. Who doesnt intend to leave things fully to fate. And this {i}might{/i} explain why you respond to Chaos magic so well. "

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

nas "After all, there is nothing Kharos approves of more than a rebel."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Thats Im not sure how I feel about it. But how does that tie to what were doing here? Does Kharos approve of it too? "
al "Trying for a kid isnt exactly some grand act of rebellion against Solansia herself."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "Oh, but some people might say that is! At least in your case."
nas "Tell me, have you heard about The Eight Pillars of Order? Its one of the subsects of the Solansian church, fanatical believers in Solansias Grand Design."
nas "Its, in extremely broad terms, a theory that every small event, every little detail, has a reason to it. There are no coincidences, we just arent able to comprehend the infinitely intricate, divine design that surrounds us. "

al "And you think me not having kids is one such intricate, little detail."

nas "Oh no, I think your {i}husband{/i} not having kids is one."
nas "Think about it. Many years ago, Lord Blackwells deeds reached even my ears. I know the common folk revered him, but from what I heard, I dont think he had many sympathizers among the clergy. Most thought he was elevated above his status. "

al " They called him a Dirt General."

nas "I think I heard of it. Charming term. So its safe to assume the church never wanted a peasant hero, but war forced them to accept Rowans rise to prominence. That in itself was a problem - but in the grand scheme of things A passing one."
nas "I have no doubt the church weaves its plan decades in advance. The Peasant Hero being alive and well they could tolerate. Now, the The descendants of the peasant hero... Thats a threat you cannot plan around. Our current Masters are proof of that. "
nas "So maybe you not having kids is no coincidence. Maybe this is Solansias way of ensuring Rosaria remains calm and stable, without any unknowns running around. If that was the case "

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

al " Then us having children really would be an act of rebellion against the goddess herself."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

nas "As wild as it sounds, yes. While I try not to guess the Dark Gods intentions and desires, I cannot deny there is a certain Wickedness to him."
nas "Sabotaging Solansias order by fulfilling a pure, wholesome desire to finally have a child? Creative and twisted! Exactly what I would expect of him."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "But, and I must accent this strongly here, all of this is assuming it is Solansias will for Rowan not to have any heirs, which I have little proof of. Correlation does not equal causation, as the saying goes. "
nas "I still think Lady Alexia? Are you still with me? "

al "Y-yeah, Im with you."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia tried to gather her thoughts. She couldnt believe what she was hearing. That all of this could be Solansias doing - and that {i}Kharos{/i} was trying to undo it?"
"There was a time when she thought she would need a miracle to finally bear a child, but for all her prayers, one was never granted to her. Could it be that maybe, just maybe - she was praying to the wrong god?"

al "So, Nasim, am I hearing you right? Me reacting so well to your magic - its because {i}The Dark Lord of Chaos, Kharos himself, approves of me and Rowan trying for a child{/i}?"

nas "Its one of the possible theories. I consider it, because it would be proof that he pays attention to how his magic is employed, one I have been looking for. But I only mentioned it because you asked about, rebelling against Solansia."
nas "The most probable explanation so far is that Kharos simply approves of you wanting to change yourself. Self-improvement is one of his tenets as well."

al "Yes, yes, but - lets go back to the previous one. If it really is Kharos will that both I and my husband have a child Maybe there is a spell we could try on Rowan as well? "

nas "That Is not something we should discuss without your husband present. And not really an option at the moment."
nas "For your treatment, Alexia, I rely on certain biological features associated with pregnancy to trigger lasting change. Your desire for motherhood helps guide the proceeds - but the spell cannot stand solely on it. "






"Alexia swallowed heavily, her mouth feeling strangely parched. Not that far into the future, they might have even greater magic at their disposal"
"If there was the will to back it. If she was comfortable with the god granting it. And maybe only if Rowan wanted it too."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "Regardless, for now I think its best if we continue the current course of action."

al "Keep trying the spell. And hope for a miracle to happen. If Kharos wills it."

nas "For now we are still hoping repeated transformations will result in lasting change."
nas " Though a miracle would certainly speed things up. "

menu:
    "She will take a miracle even if it comes from the Dark God. ":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "She felt her cheeks burn from excitement. Screw hoping. Taboo or not, dark magic or not - if a miracle was within her grasp, she would seize it."
        al "Then lets continue trying the spell, and see the results for ourselves."
        nas "Excellent. Now, I do still have- "
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        al "Nasim, do you really want to waste our time running interviews? Trying the spell again will reveal far more, and will save us both time. Lets not delay it."
        "She could not hide the excitement from her voice. Nasim regarded her for a short moment, then slowly nodded his head."
        nas "I suppose that is true. At this point theorizing any further might just be intellectual indulgence. "
        nas "Please, have Rowan send for me when the two of you are ready."
        "Alexia grinned and stood up, bidding the wizard farewell and trying not to appear too giddy. A miracle, within her grasp. "
        scene black with fade
        "She couldnt wait."
        $ alexiaFert3 = True
        $ fertilityTreament2HopingForMiracle = True
        return

    "Repeated transformations should be enough" if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 61:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        al "All that talk about Kharos I cant say Im not a little worried, Nasim. Are you sure the spell is safe?"
        nas "At this stage there is no reason to suspect otherwise. Of course, if you think my own judgment is compromised on behalf of me being a, mad wizard,, I will remind you Rowan accompanies you at all times."
        " And he wouldnt let the treatment continue if she was at any risk. She gave a soft sigh, and smiled. It should be fine to try it a few more times"
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "Alright, lets keep going. Should we schedule another session today?"
        nas "I had more questions, but I think I occupied far too much of your time already. Have Rowan send for me when the two of you are ready."
        "Alexia nodded her head and stood up, bidding the wizard farewell. She hoped Nasim was right, and just the spell would be enough."
        scene black with fade
        "Because if it wouldnt be She didnt want to think what else that left her with."
        $ alexiaFert3 = True
        return

    "This was getting too dangerous. End the treatment here." if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Nasim I was overjoyed when I first heard you were willing to try and help me. Even if it was out of self-interest, even if it was just a theory you were testing, it was one of the few good things that happened to me in a long time."
        al "But the way you casually speak about attracting Kharos attention Were going too far here, arent we?"
        nas "Hardly. Compared to magic employed by actual Kharos worshippers, we are using maybe a fraction of it."
        al "You might think that way, but And I mean no offense here, but Im starting to think you are a bit too comfortable with everything thats going on here."
        nas "There is little benefit to being morally outraged here, but that is not a point we should spend time arguing. I have proposed this treatment at Rowans behest, simply because it is not entirely irrelevant to my current research."
        nas "If you do not wish to continue, I will not try to dissuade you."
        al "I think its for the best Nasim. Thank you for making the effort."
        nas "For what its worth, I wish you the best of luck on any future attempts."
        scene black with fade
        show nasim neutral behind black
        nas "Youll need it."
        if avatar.corruption > 30 and fertilityTreatment1MassiveTits:
            "Rowan wasnt happy to learn she asked Nasim to stop with the treatment. She wasnt sure if it was due to whatever powerplay was going on between them, or if he was warming up to seeing her with massive tits, begging for his touch."
            "But what was done, was done. She was glad to have tried - even if it proved another dead end. Maybe next time, theyll try something else."
            " Maybe next year."
        elif promisedFertilityTreatment == False:
            "Rowan didnt seem bothered by the fact she chose to drop the treatment. Maybe slightly annoyed. He didnt want to talk about it in the first place, so her backing down after just one session"
            "She kissed him on the cheek and thanked him for the effort. In the end, he tried - and thats all she wanted."
            "They will try something else in the future. She was sure of it."
        else:
            "Rowan hugged her close when she told him they wouldnt continue the treatment. Another dead end. Again."
            "He promised her they would try again, in more peaceful times. She nodded her head, trying to hold back the tears."
            "Next year. There was always next year."
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
label fertTreatment3:

$ alexiaFertTreatment3Seen = True

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The preparations were exceedingly short. Rowan sat at the table, his back to the window, as a pair of orcs carried a large mirror into his room. It was almost two meters wide, and excessively decorated. "

ro "Is it really necessary?"

nas "It might be of benefit. Since Alexia obviously had no trouble visualizing her post-pregnancy form, a mirror will provide a stronger visual feedback. "

ro "And were doing it in my room because? "

if fertilityTreatment1MassiveTits:
    "Nasim narrowed his eyebrows at him. Rowan caught awkwardly."
    ro "Right. "
else:

    "A familiar location will make Lady Blackwell more comfortable. Plus, it will spare her the Walk of shame, so to speak. "
    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        ro "More like walk of pride."
        nas "From a certain point of view, perhaps."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    else:
        ro "Surprisingly considerate of you. "
        nas "It was the practical decision to make, thats all."

if rowan_shares_room_with_helayna:
    nas "I hope this wasnt a problem for Dame Raeve ?"

    "Rowan didnt answer, his lips forming a thin line. It was always difficult to find somewhere safe for Helayna to stay whenever he and Alexia needed a moment for themselves. He hoped her condition would improve soon."
    "Nasim noticed the topic must have been sensitive, and didnt prod any further."







"Finally, the orcs were done with stabilizing the mirror, placing it at the opposite side of the room. Satisfied, Nasim ordered them both to leave."

ro "Were ready Alexia. You can come out. "

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
    show alexia necklace naked behind bg9
    al "Finally!"
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
    show nasim neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
    hide alexia
    show alexia necklace naked at center with dissolve
    "With a wide smile, Alexia emerged from the closet, fully naked. She strolled to the center, hips swaying."
    "Nasim kept his expression neutral. Rowan scratched his chin, and said nothing."
else:


    show alexia necklace naked behind bg9
    al "Ha Finally."
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
    show nasim neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
    hide alexia
    show alexia necklace naked concerned at center with dissolve
    "With a nervous laugh, Alexia emerged from the closet. She was already naked, covering her breasts with one hand, and her pussy with the other."
    "Nasim kept his expression neutral, looking in her direction, but focusing on her face. With a sigh, she dropped her hands."
    al "No point being modest given what were about to do But I dont think Ill ever get used to it. "
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
        show alexia necklace naked at center with dissolve
        ro "Good. Modesty becomes you, dear."
        al "Youre too kind, husband."
        "Both of them shot Nasim a side glance. The man raised his eyebrow in response. No snide remark? Rowan almost couldnt believe it."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    else:

        show rowan necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "Dont worry about it. You have nothing to be ashamed of."
        al "Thats not the problem here."
        ro "I know, I know. Im just teasing you."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

ro "Is there anything we need to discuss before we start, Nasim?"

nas "Not at the moment. I already briefed Lady Blackwell on my initial findings. Now, please be so kind and direct your full attention to the mirror. As before, all you have to do is picture the physical form you imagine yourself with after your hypothetical motherhood."
nas "And keep in mind what I said before. "

al "I will. "

show rowan necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked at center with dissolve

ro "Good luck!"

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
    "She offered Rowan a cheeky smile, and giddy with excitement, looked into the wide mirror. She gazed upon her naked form in all its glory. Young, sexy"
else:

    "She offered Rowan a warm smile, and with nervous anticipation, looked into the wide mirror. She gazed upon her naked form in all its glory. Nubile, elegant"

"Waiting to be what it was always meant for."

if fertilityTreament2HopingForMiracle:
    al "Lets make a miracle happen."
else:

    al "Lets teach this body how it feels to be a mother."

show bg9 with pinkflash

"In the mirrors reflection, she saw Nasims hand glow pink, and she readied herself for the incoming influx of energy. And next to him "

show cg1209 with dissolve
pause 1
show cg1210 with dissolve
pause 3
hide cg1209
hide cg1210 with pinkflash

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show alexia necklace naked aroused at center with dissolve
    "Rowan watched her, leaning in, fingers intertwined and a gentle smile on his face. He didnt want her to feel uncomfortable, and she appreciated that-"
    "As well as the fact that despite that, his eyes kept darting to her naked ass, admiring it. She stifled a laugh. He too couldnt wait to see her new form, a woman in her prime, with large, bouncy tits- "

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Rowan leaned in, fingers intertwined, and quite shamelessly ogled her naked ass. She stifled a laugh. He was so brazen nowadays! Clearly, he couldnt wait to see her new form - that of a true sex goddess, with a wide ass and whorish tits-"
else:

    show alexia necklace naked aroused at center with dissolve
    "Rowan watched her, leaning in, fingers intertwined, with a slight smirk on his face as he admired her form. It sent a pleasant shiver up her spine. He too couldnt wait to see her new body - see her turn into a sexy vixen with massive tits-"


show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

al "A-ah?!"

"The spell crashed into her like a massive wave, sending her thoughts astray. It coated her from head to toes, filling her with tingling, warm energy. As if drawn by past experiences, she already felt it focus on her crotch and chest - gathering, waiting."

if fertilityTreament2HopingForMiracle:
    if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
        "She found herself giggling, smiling from ear to ear as she wallowed in that amazing sensation overtaking her body. A miracle waiting to happen. All she needed Was to give it a little push."
    else:
        if fertilityTreatment1MassiveTits:
            "She found herself smiling from ear to ear, enjoying that irresistible energy that filled her body. A miracle waiting to happen. All she needed Was to give it a little push."
        else:
            "She found herself smiling from ear to ear, finally allowing herself to enjoy that irresistible energy that filled her body. A miracle waiting to happen. She regretted now that they didnt take their last session further."
            "She would rectify that mistake now."
else:
    "Kharos dark blessing - so he said. Vile magics - so she thought. But heavens, it felt good, and she found herself smiling almost against her will. Now, all he needed was to give it a little Push."

al "Ha-a!"


scene cg1211 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg1211
pause 3

"She needed only to picture it - picture herself with heavy, swollen tits - and instantly she felt that power rush into her tits, filling them, {i}expanding{/i} them. "

al "Ha-a! Yes, yes!"

if fertilityTreatment1MassiveTits:
    "She stared, amazed, as they grew in size. One cup, another - gods, another! Within moments becoming as large as Rowan wanted them to be."
else:

    "She stared, amazed, as they grew in size. One cup, another - gods, another! Within moments, they were as large as before - larger, even!"

"It was so easy. {i}Gods{/i}, years of trying, and now it all seemed so easy. "


scene cg1212 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg1212
pause 3

"She held them up - held her big heavy milkers - and giggled at what she saw in the mirror. "

if fertilityTreament2HopingForMiracle:
    "She barely paid any attention to her husband in the background. No - all she could see was the curvaceous, glowing woman in front of her. She was grinning from ear to ear - and why wouldnt she?"
    "A miracle. Her one true dream, held for so long, soon to be realized. And it felt so close! She felt it - felt Nasims magic coursing in her veins, still ready to be called upon."
    if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
        "She knew it was wrong of her to revel in it so. It was Kharos magic, chaos magic, vile magic wielded by demons and warlocks"
        "But if it could be used for good, then who cared? The demons used her husband for vile ends - why shouldnt she use the demons magic for noble ones?"
    elif all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
        ""
    else:
        "It was sweet temptation, a sirens song promising her everything she ever wanted. But it was all true. She felt it in her heart - even if this magic was supposed to be vile, evil - it would make her dreams come true."
        "So why not reach for it?"
        if highCorDestroy:
            "Who cared if it was Kharos magic? If it was chaos magic? If it was evil in any way? She buried such concerns with her old self under the black tree. If she wanted something - she would reach for it."
        else:
            "Who cared if it was Kharos magic? If it was chaos magic? If it was evil in any way? Her old self could voice such concerns - and she would stuff her full of cock till she shuts up again."
    al ". More."
    "She held her tits up again, weighting them. If a miracle was within her reach - why not try and make it happen? She could do so much better. She could have the perfect body - the perfect breeding body - with bigger tits, wider hips-"
    "And just as she pictured it - she felt the magic flow through her, guided not by thought, but instinct. She let flow freely, filling her fully. Filling her to the brim."
    "And she would keep doing it, until her body remembers this is the only way it could be."
    $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
else:

    "She couldnt help it. Everything else faded into the background. The room, the wizard, even her own husband. Now all she could see was the curvaceous, glowing woman in front of her."
    "She was beautiful. She looked at her grinning expression, and saw the woman she was always supposed to be. A sexy, fuckable babe, waiting for her husband to stick a cock inside of her-"
    al "A-ah! "
    "She couldnt help but let out a weak moan. The dark magic whirled inside of her - especially in her new tits, almost as if sloshing inside of her. It was a weird sensation that made her head feel light. This- all of this- was to help her conceive- "
    "But to conceive she needed to fuck, she needed a cock inside of her, and-"
    "She moaned again, trying to fight her growing arousal. This wasnt supposed to be like this. She wasnt doing this to feel good. But it did. And maybe"
    "Maybe it could always be that way. There was a god who wanted her to fuck her husband till she bears him an heir Why did she ever want to refuse such a blessing? Seemed like such a foolish notion now, when it was within her reach."
    "The mana swirled inside of her, and she knew she needed to only wish it, and it would grant her a body Rowan would never refuse. She could make him breed her. She could be the woman of his dreams!"
    "She just needed to {i}want{/i} it"

menu:
    "Bigger tits - wider hips - whatever she wanted! ":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "A moment of stillness. Her decision made, she held no thought in her mind, and just let herself enjoy the feeling of power inside of her. Then, she opened her lips, and uttered a single word."
        al " More. "
        "The perfect breeding body - with bigger tits, wider hips. She pictured it - and felt the magic flow through her. Flow freely, fill her fully."
        "Change her in the only way it was meant to be."
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
    "...":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Nn-ngh"
        "Another weak moan left her lips, and she tried to ignore how lewd it sounded. Or not notice how kissable her lips looked, when she parted them just a little bit."
        "This body was meant to fuck, to please, to breed. And she wanted it to be fucked - treatment or not, there was no denying the feelings that were now mixing with the dark mana inside of."
        "She should call it- she should call it! Allow it to remake her into the woman she should be! With bigger tits- wider hips-"
        "The image blossomed in her mind - and despite her opposition, the mana flowed through her body, guided not by thought, but instinct. It bled into her tits and ass, and she shuddered at the unearthly delight it brought."
        al "A-ah I-I "
        "There was no stopping it, she could only "
        menu:
            "Embrace it.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Once she had taste, there was no turning back. She sighed dreamily, and let the sensation take her. Bigger tits, wider hips, fatter ass- till she had the perfect breeding body. Now and always."
                "And once the mana leaves her Well, shell have her husband cum inside of her every night to make her body grow like that on its own."
                $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
            "Fight it.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Another weak moan left her lips, but she no longer had the strength to form words. It was as if her mind was turning to mush, overloaded by pink magic."
                "Maybe- maybe just once, she could see where things go. Let the magic do as it wills - make her body into the perfect breeding material- with bigger tits, wider hips, and a fat ass-"
                "And then have Rowan cum in her until it looks that way always."
                al "A-ah..."
                "She couldnt hold it in anymore. Her eyes rolled up, and she let the magic wash over her."
                $ fert3Fight = True

al "Ah!"

scene black with fade

"..."

scene bg9 with fade

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeright with dissolve
show nasim neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked aroused at center with dissolve

"Rowan swallowed, trying to do something about his parched throat. By his side, Nasims hand stopped glowing, the wizard no longer channelling Kharos magic."

ro "You used more power this time."

nas " I used less."

al "What can I say - must be a sign of divine favour then."


scene cg1213 with fade
pause 2

"His wife giggled at them both, turning around to show her new body, and Rowan wasnt sure where to rest his eyes first. He loved his wife - and he always found her beautiful. He always thought she was the most beautiful woman in Arthdale."


scene cg1215 with fade
pause 1
show cg1214 with dissolve
pause 2
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg1214
show nasim neutral behind cg1214
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg1214

"The woman before him could be the most beautiful woman he has ever seen."
"No- not beautiful. Erotic. She opened her arms wide, striking a pose for him, presenting her obscenely large tits. Grinning, she gave them a little shake, and he found himself staring, mesmerised."
"But it wasnt just her tits. Her hair grew longer and thicker, and curled a little bit, making it surround her face like a red halo. Her hips grew wider - childbearing. Any imperfection of her skin and body he was familiar with was now gone, removed or smoothed out. "
"And he could swear her pussy was dripping on the floor, already awaiting his cock. His wife noticed where his gaze went, and parted her lower lips with her fingers, cooing sensually. "

al "Ready to fuck a child into me, my beloved?"

nas " Tentacles for eyes Rowan, remember."

ro "{b}I know.{/b}"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "This was obscene. Gods, this was absolutely obscene. But he couldnt deny the appeal. What man did not want an oversexualized version of his own wife throwing herself at him?"

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    "This was obscene, and part of the reason why he couldnt stop staring. Oh, he loved his wife - but what man didnt fantasize about just a few, minor adjustments? Like slightly bigger tits."
    "Or a sex-crazed look in her eyes, and a husky voice begging for his cock."
else:

    "This was obscene, oh so wonderfully obscene. What man wouldnt want such a curvaceous goddess for a wife? And to hear her beg for his cock - music to his ears!"

al "Oh, you dont know that Nasim. I say we try ~~~ Wouldnt you like that Rowan? Wouldnt you like to fuck a kid in me, and see my tits grow into these wonderful jugs? "

"She shook her tits again, giggling. Rowan swallowed again. In the corner of his eyes, he saw Nasim frown."

ro "Was this within your projections, Nasim?"

nas " No. I think it would be wise to end todays session here, Lord Rowan. The mental side effects- "

al "Oh, be quiet. "

"His wife ran her hands over her body, her fingers stopping to play with her nipples. A guttural moan escaped her lips, and a trickle of white milk leaked from her erect nipples. She giggled again, relishing in the feeling of her body."

al "This is what I want. What I always wanted. Dont blame me for being excited about it! And I know Im not the only one enjoying this body."

"She gave Rowan a smoldering look, and reached for her tits, holding them up at first, then pressing them together. How could something so obscenely large look so good on her?"

al "Shall we try them, my dear husband?"

menu:
    "Take your cock out, and order her to kneel before you.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ fert3Dom = True
        ro "Oh, we will. "
        nas "Lord Blackwell..."
        ro "Im testing the results of your spell, Nasim. I thought you like to be thorough?"
        "The wizard glared at him - only to scoff and roll his eyes as Rowan undid his pants, taking his cock out. A motion that made his wife squeal in delight. She quickly took a few steps forward and knelt before him."
        "Rowan smiled, and brushed his fingers against her cheek in a loving fashion. He noticed Nasim cast another spell. What it was, he did not care. He was too focused on Alexias loving smile, and the hunger she eyed his cock with."
        jump fert3Titjob
    "You wouldnt mind putting your hands on them. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I certainly wouldnt mind sinking my fingers into them. How does that sound, my love?"
        nas "Lord Blackwell..."
        ro "Relax. Im testing the results of your spell Nasim. I thought you like to be thorough?"
        "The two shared a look - only for Rowan to break it as he saw his wife run her hand between her tits, slowly shaking her head."
        al "No, no I wouldnt mind, but I have a much better idea."
        al "Why should I be the only one to enjoy myself?"
        "She took one step, then another, and soon his wife knelt before him. Her hand reached for his belt, and she yanked it open, her fingers working quickly to undo his pants."
        "Rowan watched, entranced by his wifes wide smile. He noticed Nasim rubbing his nose, and the wizard casting another spell. What it was, he did not care anymore."
        jump fert3Titjob
    "Was this really a good idea":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He hesitated, in part due to the wizards presence, in part because of the way Alexia acted. It made him wonder how much of it was really her."
        ro "Alexia, Nasim advised us to avoid- "
        al "Nasim says a lot of things, some just to hear himself talk. This is about us, my love."
        "Her hands rested on her stomach, and she smiled as she did a small step in his direction."
        al "Life will be so much better once you breed me. I just want to give you a taste of it."
        menu:
            "But the wizard- ":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                al "Oh let him watch. I dont care."
                "Nasim narrowed his eyes, as if asking Rowan when he was intending to stop any of this. Alexia took another small step forward."
                menu:
                    "Let her approach you.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        $ fert3AlexiaDom = True
                        "But no word of protest came to Rowans lips as Alexia knelt before him, and reached for his belt. She yanked it open, her fingers working quickly to undo his pants."
                        "Rowan watched, entranced by his wifes wide smile. He noticed Nasim rubbing his nose, and the wizard casting another spell. What it was, he did not care anymore."
                        jump fert3Titjob
                    "This was not normal. Cut the experiment short.":

                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        jump Fert3CutShort
            "This was not normal. Cut the experiment short.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump Fert3CutShort
    "This was not normal. Cut the experiment short.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        label Fert3CutShort:
        "Rowan shared a look with the wizard, and gave him a short nod. Nasim brought his hand up, and made a single sigil in the air, followed with a few incantations."
        al "Come on, Rowan, lets not "
        scene bg9 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        show nasim neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright
        show bg9 with sshake
        "Alexias voice trailed off as she took a wobbly step in his direction. Rowan rushed up and grabbed her falling body, trying to ignore her soft boobs pressing into his chest."
        ro "How long will this form last, Nasim?"
        nas "A couple hours, as before. The sleep effect will last far longer. She seems to be quite suggestible in this state."
        "Rowan brought her to his bed, and covered her naked body, to hide it from Nasims sight - even if the wizard made an effort not to stare - and to stop himself from ogling it."
        ro "You said you used less power. What happened?"
        nas "Something I observed earlier, and informed Alexia of. Granted, this exceeded my expectations. Ill review my notes, and inform you if its wise to proceed any further, Lord Blackwell."
        "The man gave him a short nod, not even hiding his concern. He wanted his wife to be happy "
        scene black with fade
        "But it was starting to look like the price would be too high to pay."
        $ fert3TitJobDenied = True
        return

label fert3Titjob:

al "Youll love them. I promise."


scene cg1216 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg1216
show rowan necklace happy behind cg1216

"Pushing her tits together, she took his cock between them, and Rowan drew a sharp breath as his full length was enveloped in her soft body."
"He was enamoured in an instant. Warm and soft, Alexias new tits seemed more suitable for cock-worship than maternity, even with the milky trails coming from her nipples."
"His wife noticed his reaction, and after a short giggle, spit down, and started working her breasts up and down, in slow, loving motions."

al "A-ah, theyre so good Rowan! And so sensitive~~ Ha, I can feel your cock through them~~ "
al "Its so hard and heavy~~ Its throbbing~~ Ah So wonderful"
al "I just wish I just wish it was in my pussy instead~~ "

"He didnt answer her, Nasims words still rattling at the back of his head, an irritating reminder to hold himself back. Instead, he ran his fingers through her hair, watching her as she slowly worked his cock."
"And staring into her glazed over, lust drunk eyes. She wanted him to fuck her - she wanted him to think only about fucking her. It was both terrifying and arousing. To think his wife could be like this "
"Nasim mentioned the mental side effects. He wondered "

menu:
    "Alexia, I want you to worship my cock. " if fert3AlexiaDom == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ fert3Dom = True
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        ro " I want you to focus on how well it fits between your new, massive tits. I want you to love my cock, Alexia."
        al "I love your cock already Rowan-"
        ro "I want you to love it more, my love. Its the cock that will fuck a kid into you, remember?"
        ro "Its the one thing that can fulfill you. Is that right Alexia?"
        "He watched in fascination as his words started to set in. Where before his wife tried to look him in the eye, her attention slowly shifted to the cock between her tits. She giggled a little, and the words flew off his lips by themselves."
        ro "Its amazing, isnt it? Say you love my cock, Alexia."
        al "I love your cock, Rowan. It feels so good~~ "
        "She slurred praises to his phallus, as he held her head more firmly, and started rocking his hips, thrusting his cock between her tits, enjoying her body to its full potential."
        ro "Fuck! So soft "
        al "I know! I love them so much And I wanted you to love them too, Rowan."
        "She giggled again, and he pulled her hair, forcing her to arch her back, push her tits out more. Was that what was going on in her head as Nasim cast his spell? To look like a dolled up slut for him?"
        menu:
            "Good job, my love. ":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "You did well I think your new tits are great."
                ro "You should think about such things more often. How to act - how to look - to please me."
                al "A-ah, yes, of course! All I want is for you to fuck me Rowan!"
                "He picked up his tempo, edged forth by his wife literally salivating at the sight of his cock, both of them lost in the sensation. She was such a wonderful slut- "
                $ avatar.corruption += 3
                $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
                $ fert3ExcessiveCor = True
            "Just keep fucking her tits.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "He paid the revelation no heed, too focused on the pleasure, edged forth by his wife literally salivating at the sight of his cock. She was such a wonderful slut- "

        ro "Nngh!"
        show cg1217 with sshake
        show cg1217 with sshake
        show cg1218 with flash
        pause 2
        "He couldnt hold it in any longer. He exploded all over her, showering her in his cum, painting her face and tits white."
        al "Aaaaah! Yes! So wonderful! Gods, I love your cum so much Rowan~~"
        "It was an obscene picture, and it made him grin. He scooped up a little of the cum that hit her cheek - and offered it to her. She giggled, and started licking it off his fingers. Oh, he could get used to it"

    "See where she takes it." if fert3Dom == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ fert3AlexiaDom = True
        "He shouldve stopped it. But the way her tits engulfed him What harm would it do, to enjoy himself for a moment?"
        al "Theyre good, arent they? They look good, they feel good~~ I love them so much~~ "
        ro "A-ah Your tits are amazing Alexia. I love them too."
        "He meant every word. With a deep sigh, he leaned back, allowing her to service his cock, caring not for the consequences."
        al "I wish I had them all the time, Rowan. I wish I was always like this."
        "His wife giggled, and he stared in pure wonder at the sheer joy in her eyes. When was she ever this happy as she was now, with these obscene tits, and a body made to fuck and rut? "
        al "I wish you could always have me like this ~~ Ah, for you to shove your cock between my tits every morning, force it down my throat in, then bend me over and fuck me!"
        ro "Ah!"
        "She redoubled her efforts, pushing herself up and down, stroking his cock with her tits. They felt too soft to be real - as if they were made for titfucks, not breastfeeding."
        ro "Alexia, theyre so soft "
        al "I know, Because I wanted you to squeeze them, I wanted you to touch them. I want them to bring you joy like no other."
        "Her loving motions started to slow down, until they finally stopped. When he looked down, he saw Alexia grinning at him, giving him a smouldering look as her hands moved over her tits."
        al "I want to have them all the time, Rowan. Will you promise to fuck a baby in me, so I can be nice and heavy for you? "
        menu:
            "Whatever you want, honey. ":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "I promise, Alexia. Well make your tits all nice and big, just like you want them."
                al "Like {b}we{/b} want them, honey."
                "She giggled in that delighted, high pitch tone, and resumed her ministrations, running her tits up and down his shaft, as he leaned back again and relaxed."
                $ avatar.corruption += 3
                $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
            "Of course - later. ":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "If thats what you want. We just have to wait-"
                "She pouted and pushed forward, thrusting her chest into him."
                al "Why wait? This is how I want to feel like Rowan. And we both know this is how I should look like."
                al " But its fine. Im sure Ill be able to convince you of their perks"
                "Whispering sweetly, she resumed her ministrations, running her tits up and down his shaft, in a way that soon made him forget her earlier question."

        al "A-ah"
        "Her breathing got heavier, and she picked up the pace, pressing her breasts together, causing him to draw a sharp breath. He wouldnt be able to withstand this for much longer, no man would."
        al "Come for me Rowan. Shower me in cum. Paint my tits white!"
        ro "Ah!"
        show cg1217 with sshake
        show cg1217 with sshake
        show cg1218 with flash
        pause 2
        "As if on command, he exploded over her tits and face, making his wife squeal in delight. He was still breathing heavily, as she scooped up some cum from her breast, and brought it to her lips."
        al "Mmmmm Delicious.. But I think it belongs in another of my holes, love."

al "Now Should we go for round two?"

"Before Rowan could agree, there was a slight glow to the side, and a few words were spoken. Alexia blinked, her gaze suddenly growing unfocused."

ro "Alexia?"

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show nasim neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show bg9 with sshake

"She blinked a few more times, then closed her eyes, and started to slip down, suddenly asleep. Rowan grabbed by the shoulder before she could hit the floor - and turned to the wizard. "

nas "I think weve tested enough, Lord Blackwell. "

if fert3Dom:
    show rowan necklace angry at edgeright with dissolve
    ro "Not your call, Nasim."
    al "As the wizard overseeing this treatment, it actually is. Ive already analyzed the flow of magic within her. Allowing this to continue would be for your own indulgence."
    ro " Fine. And what did you see?"
    nas " Im not sure yet."
else:

    show rowan necklace concerned at edgeright with dissolve
    "Rowan looked away, slightly embarrassed by his own behaviour. He really let Alexia take this a little too far But what man could blame him? Except for the one next to him, apparently."
    ro ".. What was the other spell you cast? The one from before?"
    nas "A simple spell to analyze the flow of magic within her. It was"
    nas " Im not sure what it was yet."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright

"Rowan picked his wife up, bridal style. She felt heavier now - no wonder, with tits like these. Hell need to clean her up."

nas "The transformation should run its course before she wakes up."

ro "Good. Well stay in touch, Nasim."

hide nasim with moveoutleft

"The wizard gave him a polite bow, his expression stoic, as if he didnt just witness Alexia debase herself by giving her husband a messy titjob. He left the room without another word - no doubt in a hurry to do so. "

if fert3Dom:
    "Meanwhile, Rowan laid his wife on his bed, as gently as he could, making sure not to wake her up. While he wouldnt mind another go Maybe it wasnt so wise as to tease her while she was in this state."
    "He wondered if todays encounter would have lasting effects. And if it did If he wanted to encourage them further."
else:

    "Meanwhile, Rowan laid his wife on his bed, as gently as he could, making sure not to wake her up."
    "While he wouldnt mind seeing what else she would think of He worried about the mentioned side effect. Would this encounter have lasting effects on his wife?"
    "And if yes, was it something he wanted to encourage?"

scene black with fade

"Nasim better have some answers next time they meet. "

$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 10)
$ change_relation('alexia', 5)

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc




label ntr_event2:



scene bg9 with fade
show alexia necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show andras happy at midright with moveinright

al "Hello Ro-"

show alexia necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Oh, its you."

an "Expecting someone else, were you?"

al "My husband, obviously."

"The demon smirked at the matter of fact tone of her reply. Her frosty demeanor would make this a challenge, and that was just the way he liked his conquests. He was going to enjoy this."

an "Im afraid you husband is busy with his duties, and since they take precedence, he wont be free until much later tonight."

al "Oh"

an "In fact, he was so busy that he could not even help me with my frustrations. With all the things I have to oversee as ruler, it gets very {i}hard{/i} at times..."
an "...and since you seem to have a lot more free time than your husband, I was thinking maybe you could help me with a little relief."


if not andras_alexia_sex:
    al "If you think Im going to touch you, demon, you are sadly mistaken. Im a married woman."
else:


    al "If you think Im ever going to touch you again, demon, you are sadly mistaken. Im a married woman."








an "Oh really? When I get all pent up, I can get very violent. I am a demon after all, as you were so quick to point out."
an "Itd be a shame if I had to take this frustration out on your poor hardworking husband, who knows what might happen? Sometimes I dont know my own strength"

"The demon clenched his large clawed hand, almost in the manner of a pantomime villain, clearly enjoying the power that his vague threat held over the woman."

al "You wouldnt!"

an "-I mean, you humans are just so fragile after all. My sister would be mad, but theres five other heroes who could do this job I suppose..."

"Would he really kill Rowan? Alexia did not know, but she couldnt take the risk. Andras had shown before how hard it found it to resist his impulses, and how little self control he had when he indulged them."
"With everything that her husband have given up to save her, she could do this to protect him."

al "Fine, Ill do it, but you have to promise not to hurt him."

an "Okay, I promise. Are you happy now?"

al "And Im still not touching you!"

an "I suppose I can make that concession as well, but youll have to do something else instead."

scene cg42 with fade
show andras happy behind cg42
pause 2

"Before she could protest any further, Andras let the cloth that covered his lower half drop to the floor and sat on the bed. His red cock, resting against his leg, was already larger in its current flaccid state than most human males."


if andras_alexia_sex:
    "Seeing it now, the woman could hardly believe that something so large had managed to fit in her asshole."
else:


    "Alexia could hardly believe the size of the thing. It would be a struggle for most women to accommodate it, that was for sure."



an "Well, if Im going to have to take care of this myself, you are at least going to have to provide some entertainment."

scene cg43 with dissolve
show andras happy behind cg43
pause 2

"The demon was hardly subtle in his intentions. Alexia had known men who had looked at her the way he was now looking at her, and she knew exactly what he wanted."
"That had been many years ago though, and while she did her best to pose, not wanting to anger him, she felt self conscious under his gaze, which made the whole thing awkward."

an "You are going to have to try harder than that, woman. How about you give me a little twirl?"

"Nodding meekly, Alexia turned, first slowly, and then did a little pirouette. Her body began to remember, muscle memory from all the hours spent practicing when she was younger."
"She started to move her hips from side to side, keeping in time with a rhythm only she could hear. Turning away from Andras, she continued to gyrate, giving him a good view of her ass as she danced."
"She could feel herself start to burn with shame, but she had to do this, it was the only way she knew that she could keep Rowan safe."

scene cg44 with dissolve
show andras happy behind cg44
pause 2

"When she turned back to face him, she saw that her dancing was having the effect he had wanted. His cock had grown thicker and longer in arousal, so much so that even the demons very large hand, currently stroking it, didnt cover it completely."

an "Very good, my little dancer. Look at the effect you are having on me."

"He slowly slid his hand up and down his thick dick for effect, while she watched."

an "I think you should show me a little {i}more{/i}."

scene cg45 with dissolve
show andras happy behind cg45
pause 2

"Alexia knew what the bastard wanted, and she also knew that there was no point arguing with him. Pulling the top her of white nightgown down, she freed her perky tits from beneath for the demons viewing pleasure."

an "Thats more like it. Please, continue your wonderful dancing."

"She resumed dancing, with the added complication of trying to manage her swaying breasts. As she moved from Andras enjoyment, without support they bounced around with every movement that she made."
"Her viewer didnt seem to mind those, as he leered at them as he continued to stroke his hard cock."

an "Excellent, now it is time to lose the whole thing."

"When he saw her hesitate, he quickly added:"

an "You wouldnt want me to leave here unsatisfied, would you?"

scene cg46 with dissolve
show andras happy behind cg46
pause 2

"Without a word she slipped the straps from her shoulder, allowing the nightie to drop to the floor, fully revealing her sex."
"She was burning with shame now as she continued grinding for the demon, whose gaze was firmly locked on her cunt as she moved her hips in perfect four four time."

an "You are such a great dancer, Alexia. I wonder what other talents you have been hiding."

"She turned from him without giving him the dignity of a response, giving him a great view of her now bare round ass. Andras continued to beat his dick, admiring the view, until he felt it was time to step it up a notch."

scene cg47 with fade
show alexia necklace naked behind cg47
show andras happy behind cg47
pause 2

an "Thats enough dancing. Now come over here."

al "I told you, Im not going to touch you."

"The demon laughed."

an "Who said anything about {i}you{/i} touching {i}me{/i}."

al "The same goes for me touching you. If you think Im going to do that, you can just forget it."

an "Well, it wouldnt be gentlemanly of me to force you, I suppose. How about we come to a compromise?"

al "What sort of a compromise?"

an "Well, since Im touching myself, how about you do the same? You have done that before, havent you?"

al "Of course not, Im a married woman, not one of your demon sluts."

an "Really? I guess that explains why you are so uptight. Itd be shame if I left here now, after youve gotten me even more pent up...."

"Once again the demon made his not so subtle threat, and once again the woman caved."

al "Fine, but Im only touching my breasts."

an "I suppose that is acceptable."

scene cg48 with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked behind cg48
show andras happy behind cg48
pause 2

"Alexia placed her hands on her chest and began to fondle her tits as Andras looked on, and continued to stroke his cock."
"Despite the discomfort of the situation, the sensation of her palms lightly grazing the top of her nipples was starting to make her feel a little aroused."

an "Thats it, now give them a good squeeze."

"The redhead did as she was told, and found herself having to stifle a moan. Andras noticed, and grinned."

an "And now the nipples."

scene cg49 with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked behind cg49
show andras happy behind cg49
pause 2

"Again, Alexia did as she was told, squeezing both of her nipples, but this time she could not suppress the sound of arousal, a quiet low moan escaping from between her lips."

an "Enjoying that are you?"

al "Of course not, idiot. They are very sensitive, and you are forcing me to do it."

an "If you say so. Now bend over the bed and give me a nice view, your little show has gotten me close."

scene cg56 with fade
pause 2

"Wanting it to be over, Alexia bent over the bed in front of her tormentor who had risen to stand behind her. Now with her legs apart, he had an enticing view of her sex from the rear."
"The demon smiled when he saw her pussy was glistening in the sunlight, proving that her lower set of lips were the most honest of the pair."
"Satisfied that this had gone far enough for now, Andras worked his cock to completion until he came a thick load that flew through the air, splattering Alexias ass and lower back."

scene cg56 with sshake
scene cg56 with sshake
scene cg56 with flash
show cg57 with dissolve
pause 2
show cg58 with dissolve
pause 2
show alexia necklace naked behind cg58
show andras happy behind cg58

"The woman recoiled in surprise as she felt the warm, gooey substance land on her skin."

al "You You Brute!"

an "What can I say? You are just so beautiful I couldnt help myself."

al "Ugh. You got what you wanted demon, now go. And dont forget your promise."

"Andras wiped his cock clean on the bedsheet, and recovered his outfit from the floor before covering himself up."

an "I wont, you have my word. Until next time sweet Alexia."

"With that he flashes her and wink and exited the room, leaving the poor woman to clean herself up, and figure out what, if anything, she was going to tell her husband."


$ change_favor('andras', 1)
$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 3)

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('orciad_too_early', triggers='map_res_105', conditions=("week < 4",), group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('orciad_introduction', triggers='map_res_105', conditions=("week >= 4",), run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('campMenu', triggers='map_res_105', conditions=("week >= 4",), depends=('orciad_introduction',), group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)






label orciad_too_early:

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan neutral behind bg26
"Rowan saw an orc camp in the distance, teeming with orcs. More than he had seen in any one place since the war, probably best to avoid here for the time being."
ro "(I should wait to hear from the twins before visiting this place, otherwise it could go very poorly for me.)"
$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return






label orciad_introduction:

$ event_tmp['noblewoman search attempt'] = 0




$ avatar.add_exp (100)


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace shock behind black
show andras displeased behind black

ro "Whoa!"

"Hidden amongst the trees and rocks overlooking one of the many smaller valleys that branched off of the main Rosarian Valley, Rowan had discovered what appeared to be massive orcish warband!"
"He watched as a few thousand orc soldiers milled about crude tents and campfires. This obviously wasn't a village or settlement, but they didn't seem to be doing much right now either. A report to Bloodmeen needed to be sent immediately."



"While he waited, he realized that there seemed to be a divide among the orcs. What had first seemed to be one camp was actually two, with an obvious gap between them."
"Fights occasionally broke out along the boundary line, and the man could see at least two corpses remaining from previous skirmishes."

an "Well now, that's not a common sight."

show rowan necklace neutral behind black

ro "Glad you could join me, master."

"The man whom Rowan had been waiting for, joined him in his hiding place and observed the large camp below."
"This army that they had discovered would be of great value to Bloodmeen, but the sheer size of it meant that it would be much more difficult than smaller tribes to bring into the fold."

if goblinRecruit == False:
    "However, a great army was exactly what the twins wanted Rowan to find, and he had found it. Andras certainly had a glint in his eyes that indicated he was quite pleased by this discovery as well."
    an "It would seem that you have found an alternative to the goblins, excellent. Orcs are far stronger and more brutal than those small weaklings."
else:
    an "Another army? Well having two would certainly be nice, assuming you can get them to follow us. Do be efficient with your time, I wouldn't want something vital missed while you were trying to dick kiss me with a proper orc army."

"He looked down on the camp for a moment before continuing."

an "I can see why you didn't want me to make a grand entrance. What is your plan, servant?"

ro "I figure that the first step should be to meet with their leaders, find out why they're here and go from there."

"Rowan hesitated a moment, considering his words."

ro "I would have done that myself ahead of time, but being a human means that it wouldn't be safe for me to go in on my own."

"The half-demon looked over the valley with a thoughtful look on his face before answering."

an "I'll forgive you using me as a diplomatic shield, if you can get me a new orcish army."

"The man fingered his amulet as he answered."

ro "Yes, master."

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show andras displeased at edgeleft with moveinleft

"It was evident even as they made their approach to the camp that discipline was long gone, if it had ever been there at all. The pair didn't see any scouting patrols or even guards at the edge of the camp."
"The pair didn't see any scouting patrols, and what few guards remained seemed to be more focused on glaring at their fellow tribesmen, rather than watching for outside threats."
"So it was no surprise when Andras simply waltzed into the camp as if it already belonged to him. A few orcs raised to stop him - but all of them quickly lost their bravado when the half-demon smiled invitingly at them."
"Try me, if you have the balls. None did."

show tarish neutral at midright with moveinright

"Rowan wondered who would be the first to approach them, and soon he had his answer - quarter of an hour later a small group of female orcs caught up with Rowan and Andras from behind them, and their leader addressed the demon."

tar "Boss demon, what brings you to orc camp?"

"Andras looked questioningly towards Rowan, curious if he should speak or not."

menu:
    "Let Andras decide how to continue.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan bowed his head slightly and waited for his master to speak."

        if society_type == 'might':
            an "I am Andras, lord of Bloodmeen and I have come to lay claim to this army, as is my right. Why have you stopped me, woman?"
        else:

            an "I am Andras, Emperor of Bloodmeen and I have come to lay claim to this army, as is my right. Why have you stopped me, woman?"

        "The orc's eyes went wide in shock at this revelation, then she quickly glanced around the tents to see if anyone else was paying attention to what had just been said."
        tar "Shh! Don't say that so loud."
        "She waved to her companions, who scattered and started searching the nearby area more thoroughly. Andras looked on with a bemused expression."
        "Rowan decided he'd best take over for the time being, things had taken a turn he hadn't expected."
        ro "Why? Is there disloyalty or hatred towards the demon lords here?"
        tar "No, is different problem. Come, we talk in private."
    "Speak on Andras's behalf, claim to be seeking out soldiers for a new army.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "My master has come in search of soldiers for his army. Your numbers have intrigued him, though I see that your discipline is rather lacking."
        tar "Yous want orcs to fight for you? I might help with dat."
        "She waved to her companions to form up around the two. Andras looked at them with a mix of bemusement and annoyance on his face."
        ro "How exactly are you going to do that?"
    "Speak on Andras's behalf, claim to be looking for the leader of this band.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "My master has come to speak with the leader of this band. Unless you command this force, it would be in your best interests to tell us where we might find them."
        tar "Is two chiefs. Fight over pretty girl. Very bad business. Should talk to me before you meet wit dem."
        ro "Oh? Would this be something that you can't tell us here?"
        "She waved to her companions to form up around the two. Andras looked at them with a mix of bemusement and annoyance on his face."
        tar "Can promise good talk boss demon."
    "Speak on Andras's behalf, say you intend to discover where the band came from.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "My master has come to discover the origin of this band and why you seem to be just sitting here. Why do you fight amongst yourself instead of raiding the humans?"
        tar "Was raiding pinks, then big orc find pretty lady and won't giv'er up."
        ro "Give her up?"
        tar "Yes, come, can tell more away from dis place."
        "She waved to her companions to form up around the two. Andras looked at them with a mix of bemusement and annoyance on his face."
        ro "Surely this isn't a big secret?"

"The orcish woman waved the two to follow her, and set off towards another part of the camp."

hide tarish with moveoutright

"The half-demon turned to his companion with a quizzical look on his face. Rowan only shrugged, the orc woman hadn't given him anything to go off of and he doubted that she could cause them much trouble, so there wasn't anything wrong with following her."
"Andras came to a decision and started following the orc woman, Rowan trotted after him obediently."

hide rowan with moveoutright
hide andras with moveoutright

scene black with fade
scene bg26 with fade
show tarish neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

"Evidently this woman held a fairly high standing in the orcish hierarchy, she had her own, though much smaller than the other two, camp that Rowan had missed before now."
"She'd led them back here and was now sitting with them in private, with a well cooked pig roast between them."
"While Rowan was hesitant to partake in orcish cuisine, Andras had no such problem and was devouring much of the roast whole. He had more decorum than the orc woman did, but she only ate the meat."

ro "Well, I think you'd best be telling us why you wanted to meet with us here."

an "Yes, that was rather presumptuous of you to insist we follow you. What does an orcish woman of some standing, but not true leadership, want with the ruler of Bloodmeen?"

"She picked at her tusk for a moment before answering. Right away Rowan noticed the tick, if he wasn't mistaken, it looked like she was nervous."

$ tarish_name = "Tarish"

tar "Am Tarish, warrior of Ulcro's hoard. Dis be what left of Ulcro's hoard after war."

"She spread her arms wide, referring to the camp that was outside."

tar "We run from pinks North who ride beasts and cover themselves with heavy armor."

ro "Prothea's Legions."

"Andras nodded."

tar "A moon ago, warrior Batri comes back from raid with really pretty pink girl in nice dress. Ulcro took her, made Batri mad. He challenged for rule but Ulcro won't fight him. Camp split in two. Now we sit here waiting for North pinks to come and kill us."

an "All over a woman?"

tar "Boys dumb, thinking with cocks. If both gone, I'd become chief of da hoard by making pretty girl hoard slut like pink girls ought be. Get me girls close to Batri and Ulcro, get me da pink girl, and we make em kill each odder."
tar "Den we raid again and we do boss demon's jobs."

scene black with fade
scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

"An hour later..."
"They spent some time trying to pry information out of the orcish woman, to little success. Now Andras paced the center of the camp, his golden eyeing the many orcs that observed them from the sidelines."

an "Even the orcish women are schemers... What do you make of this?"

ro "Well, I recall the name of the warlord, Ulrco. I fought against his raiding parties back in the war. He was one of the few orc generals I can call competent, and the fact hes still alive so many years later speaks volumes of his abilities."

an "So you say. And the other one?"

ro "Batri? Tarish mentioned hes known for his martial prowess. If theres any truth to what she says, between the two hes likely the brash one. Young, ambitious, and full of dreams of glory."
ro "Your type, I'm sure."

show andras smirk at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Power belongs to those willing to seize it. "

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "So they say. But that fits Tarish as well."

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Bah! Deceptions, betrayals and bribes are no substitute for strength!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "For once we agree. She doesnt exactly strike me as leader material."
ro "Then again Its not often that I see an orc willing to think outside the box. And such an underhanded approach may be exactly what well need to rely on in the future."

" And a weak leader could be susceptible to being pressured. But he didnt say that out loud - maybe there was something to be gained here for himself, and its not like Andras needed encouragement to throw his weight around."
" Most of the time."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "My Lord?"

"For once, Andras didnt run off to beat up the orc leader and force him into submission. Instead, the man kept pacing the camp, still glaring at the surrounding orcs, obviously in a sour mood. "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The camps population outnumbered all the lesser settlements they recruited thus far, even when added together. Was he worried about the influence they would have on their own forces?"

an "Resolve this, servant."
an "Recruit whoever you deem worthy of joining our forces. But think twice about helping either Ulcro or Tarish."

ro "I- It will be done, master."

show andras smirk at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Ill go find the biggest orc they have and punch his head off. Just so they know who theyre dealing with."

"He opened his mouth to protest, but Andras was already on his merry way. Rowan looked at the camp again. Talking to either of the two leaders would probably be a good way to start."


$ journal.start_quest('orciad')
$ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note1')
$ orciad_state = 1
jump campMenu






label campMenu:

if orciad_ban == True:
    scene bg26 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral behind bg26
    ro "I should avoid the camp after the last conversation with Batri."
    return
else:

    pass


if seen_delane_bad_end == True:
    jump delaneBadEnd2
else:

    pass




$ prevent_tile_exploration()

if orciad_state != 2:

    if rowan_met_batri == 'met' and rowan_met_ulcro == 'met' and met_with_delane == True:
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note1')

    if castle.buildings["brothel"].lvl == 0 and rowan_met_batri == 'met' and met_with_delane == True:
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note10')

    if castle.buildings["brothel"].lvl >= 1:
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note10')

    if castle.buildings["brothel"].lvl >= 1 and rowan_met_batri == 'met' and met_with_delane == True:
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note11')

    if castle.buildings["brothel"].lvl >= 1 and rowan_met_batri == 'met' and met_with_delane == True and delane_corruption == True:
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note11')

    if rowan_met_ulcro == 'met' and met_with_delane == True:
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note14')

    if rowan_met_ulcro == 'met' and met_with_delane == True and ulcro_path == 3:
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note14')

    if delane_gifts < 40 and rowan_met_ulcro == 'met' and met_with_delane == True:
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note15')

    if delane_gifts > 39 and rowan_met_ulcro == 'met' and met_with_delane == True:
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note15')
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note18')

    if delane_gifts > 39 and rowan_met_ulcro == 'met' and met_with_delane == True:
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note16')

    if delane_gifts > 39 and rowan_met_ulcro == 'met' and met_with_delane == True and ulcro_path == 3:
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note16')

    if rowan_met_ulcro == 'met' and met_with_delane == True:
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note17')

    if rowan_met_ulcro == 'met' and met_with_delane == True and cliohnaDelaneHelp == "got":
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note17')

    if delane_gifts > 39 and rowan_met_ulcro == 'met' and met_with_delane == True:
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note17')


    if met_with_delane == True:
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note19')

    if delane_trust == 3:
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note19')
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note20')

    if met_with_delane == True and delane_corruption == True:
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note20')

    if tarish_path == True and met_with_delane == True:
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note21')
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note22')

    if got_jez_potion == True:
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note21')

    if got_cla_poison == True:
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note22')

    if met_with_delane == True:
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note23')

    if delane_plan == True:
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note23')

    if delane_corrupt == True and batri_power > 10:
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note26')

    if delane_status == "batri":
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note26')

    if delane_trust == 3 and got_jez_potion == True and got_cla_poison == True:
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note29')

    if delane_status == "tent" and delane_plan == True and delaneDistraction == True and delane_trust > 2 and delaneEscapePerimeter > 0:
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note31')

scene bg26

menu:
    "Explore the camp." if avatar.mp > 0:


        $ choose_and_insert_next_event('orciad_explore')
        $ orciad_explore += 1
        return
    "Visit the orc chieftans.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        menu:
            "Visit Tarish, powerful orc woman." if (tarish_angered == False) and (delane_status == "tent") and delane_corrupt == False and delane_corruption == False:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump visitTarish

            "Visit Batri, rival for warchief." if delane_status == "tent":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ choose_and_insert_next_event('orciad_batri')
                return

            "Visit the warchief Ulcro." if delane_status == "tent" and delane_corrupt == False and delane_corruption == False:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ choose_and_insert_next_event('orciad_ulcro')
                return
            "Return to main menu.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump campMenu


    "Go raiding." if (delane_status == "tent" and giftHuntAvailable == True and True and met_with_delane) or (rowan_joined_batri_s_raiders == True and avatar.mp > 0):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        menu:
            "Go on a raid." if (rowan_joined_batri_s_raiders == True) and (avatar.mp > 0):
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ change_mp(-5)
                $ batri_raid_count += 1
                jump orcRaid

            "Hunt for gifts for Delane." if delane_status == "tent" and giftHuntAvailable == True and met_with_delane:
                $ change_mp(-10)
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump hunt_for_gits
            "Return to main menu.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump campMenu



    "Sneak in to meet with noblewoman" if met_with_delane == False and (last_delane_visit_attempt < 1) and found_delane_tent and delane_status == "tent" and delane_corruption == False and (delane_corrupt == False or delane_corruption == False):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ last_delane_visit_attempt += 1


        if avatar.skill_roll("stealth", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":


            jump eleanorFirstVisit
        else:
            "Try as he might to slip into the noblewoman's prison, Rowan simply couldn't find a way past the guards. His attempt drew unfortunate attention from the guards, so he'd have to wait until next week to try again."
            jump campMenu


    "Visit Delane." if met_with_delane and delane_corrupt == False and delane_corruption == False and delane_status == "tent" and last_delane_visit < 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump eleanorFirstVisit



    "Consider helping Delane Escape." if met_with_delane and delane_corrupt == False and delane_plan == False and delane_corruption == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump delaneRescuePlan


    "Plan Delane's rescue." if delane_status == "tent" and delane_plan == True and delane_corrupt == False and delane_corruption == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note23')
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note24')
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note25')
        jump delaneRescuePlan

    "Corrupt Delane (Requires available spy)" if (rowan_met_batri) and (met_with_delane) and (delane_status == "tent") and delane_corrupt == False and delane_corruption == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if have_free_spies():
            jump corrupt_delane
        else:
            "Rowan needs an available spy in order to do this."
            jump campMenu
    "Leave orc horde camp.":


        return







label visitTarish:

if (met_with_delane == True) and (tarish_path == False):
    jump tarishQuest

elif (met_with_delane == True) and (tarish_path == True) and (get_cla_poison == False):
    jump tarishQuestReturn

elif (met_with_delane == True) and (tarish_path == True) and (get_jez_potion == False):
    jump tarishQuestReturn

elif (met_with_delane == True) and (got_jez_potion == True) and (got_jez_potion == True):
    jump tarishQuestComplete
else:

    pass


scene bg30 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show tarish neutral at midright with dissolve

tar "Demon's pink."

ro "Tarish."

tar "We need dat pretty pink lady before I can become da chief. Find 'er, make 'er think you friend, den bring here."
tar "Do all dis, den I serve your master."

jump campMenu
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('first_visit_batri', triggers='orciad_batri', conditions=("week >= 4",), run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('visitBatri_repeat', triggers='orciad_batri', conditions=("week >= 4", 'rowan_met_batri=="repeat visit"'), depends=('first_visit_batri',), group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)



    event('repeat_meetings_with_batri', triggers='orciad_batri', conditions=("week >= 4", 'rowan_met_batri=="met"'), depends=('first_visit_batri',),
        group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('delane_corruption_week1', triggers="week_end", conditions=("delane_corruption", 'week >=4'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)
    event('delane_corruption_week2', triggers="week_end", conditions=("delane_corruption", 'week >=4'), depends=("delane_corruption_week1",), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)
    event('delane_corruption_week3', triggers="week_end", conditions=("delane_corruption", 'week >=4'), depends=("delane_corruption_week2",), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)




label first_visit_batri:


scene bg26 with fade
$ rowan_met_batri = 'repeat visit'

"Rowan walked through the camp and crossed into Batri's side. He could tell right away that the orcs living in this area were for the most part younger than the others, fewer scars and lower quality gear."
"However, their equipment tended to be newer or more recently acquired. Most of them were failing to care for their weapons or armor properly and he saw many pieces covered in rust, but these younger orcs were actively raiding, unlike the slightly larger camp under Ulcro."

show wild orc neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

wo "Hey! What you doing here humi?"

ro "I'm here to speak with Batri."

wo "Why would Batri want to talk to Demon cock-sucking humi?"

if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    ro " Batri is skilled, Batri's boys raid many shiny strong weapons. My boss likes orcs that fight well and wants to give you lots of enemies to fight, treasures to earn, and slaves to fuck."
    wo "Hmm, dat sounds good."
    ro "We have an interest in seeing this little matter between Ulcro and Batri resolved, so you have more time for raiding and can maybe join my master's armies."
    wo "Den you do have reason to talk to Batri. Dis way."

    $ rowan_can_encounter_batri_s_raiders = True
    jump batriFirstMeeting
else:

    ro "My boss has an interest in seeing this matter between Ulcro and Batri resolved. So I need to talk to your boss."
    wo "Fah, Batri has no time for cock-suckers. Prove you tough warrior like orcs. Help us in raid, bring treasure, den maybe he talk to you."


    $ rowan_can_encounter_batri_s_raiders = True
    $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note2')
    jump campMenu






label visitBatri_repeat:

scene bg26 with fade
show wild orc neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft


if not rowan_joined_batri_s_raiders:
    wo "Demon cock-sucker is back, maybe he got cum in ears too."
    wo "Batri has no time for cock-suckers. Prove you tough warrior like orcs. Help us in raid, bring treasure, den maybe he talk to you."
    jump campMenu
else:

    wo "Well, orc raiders say dat demon's humi good fighter. Batri likes good fighters, dis way."
    jump batriFirstMeeting







label batriFirstMeeting:

$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note2')


scene bg30 with fade
show batri neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan stepped inside the orc tent and saw Batri for the first time. The orc was big, very big. In fact, Rowan wouldn't be surprised if he was the tallest and strongest of the orcs in the entire camp."
"Batri looked over at the new arrival, then turned to face him fully to size up the human. Rowan did the same, observing how the orc moved with confidence and something approaching grace. He was adorned in looted Rosarian plate armor that had been torn apart and strapped over his large form."
"Like most of his men, Batri wasn't in the habit of maintaining his equipment. However, the very fact that he was wearing those plates at all and the way he carried himself spoke volumes about his fighting capability."
"There were some scars on his body, but fewer than most orcs at even his young age."

bat "So, you be da demon's lapdog. My boys been talking bout'you."

ro "Yes, we're looking for true orcish warriors to join Bloodmeen once again."

"The orc eyed him for a moment, then sat in a fancy chair that had no doubt been looted from a noble's keep."

bat "Well, know dat I been wronged by da false warchief Ulcro. By right, any orc can challenge da warchief for da right to rule. Ulcro has refused every challenge after he took booty that was mine."

ro "Yes, I've heard about the human woman you... acquired on a raid."

"A hoarse laugh erupted from Batri's throat."

bat "Not just any humi, beautiful noble humi. Warchief have right to take spoils, but warchief should know bettar dan to take favorite loot. I can't join your boss demon unless Ulcro fight me."
bat "I know how to get him, he obsessed with humi now. He hides her and pampers her like noble instead of proper fucktoy. Help my boys get her back, den Ulcro have to accept challenge."

ro "I assume that's where I come in?"

bat "Yeah, you be good at finding stuff? Den find my booty. She not in Ulcro's main tents, somewhere else in his camp. Look, find, come back."

ro "Alright. Good meeting you, great warrior Batri."

"The big young orc nodded and Rowan took his leave."


$ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note4')
$ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note8')

if castle.buildings['forge'].lvl >= 1:
    $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note9')


$ rowan_met_batri = 'met'
$ ghBatriHelp = "get"
jump campMenu






label repeat_meetings_with_batri:



if batri_power > 10:
    $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note8')
    $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note9')

scene bg30 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show batri neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "Hello Batri."

bat "Ah, da lapdog comes back."


if not met_with_delane:
    bat "Have yus found da lady yet?"
    ro "Not yet, I'm still looking for her."


    if batri_power > 10:
        bat "Hurry it up! We strong enough to take 'er and I wanna bash dat bastard Ulcro in."
else:


    if batri_power <= 10:
        bat "Don forget, still need more power here. Can't take Lady yet, do more raids and get more a Ulcro's boys to join me."

    elif batri_power > 10 and delane_corrupt == False:
        bat "Stop tellin me to hold. Ya know where da girl is. We too strong for weak chief Ulcro to stop. Finish corruptin' da bitch so we can take er soon."
    else:



        bat "Everyding iz ready here. Show my boyz where da lady is and we can do dis."
        menu:
            "Yes, lets get her.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump delaneRecapture
            "No, Im not ready yet.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Im not ready yet. The moment we capture her, everything will explode. I want to be ready for that moment."
                bat "Bah. Wasting time. Must move. Hit fast. Attack."
                ro "Soon. Well move soon."
                bat "Hrmph. Need be sooner. Faster."



bat "We has nothing more to talk about. Yus not getting any help from me until I gets my booty back."
jump campMenu





label corrupt_delane:



"Rowan went over his list of spies in his head. Now that he had Delanes location, it wouldnt be that hard to bring her back into Batris possession, should he desire to do so. But, the operation would be far simpler with a willing Delane."
"Perhaps she might be taught to enjoy the prospect of the things that Batri would do to her..."

if avatar.corruption < 30:

    "The idea was abhorrent to him conceptually. It involved corrupting a kind enough member of nobility into nothing but an orc slut. But, hed seen enough by now to know that it was doable. And the prospect of an alliance with Batri was too valuable not to consider."

elif (avatar.corruption > 29, avatar.corruption < 60):

    "Rowan shrugged. He saw little wrong with the idea of corrupting Delane into an orc slut per say. After all, she was a captive at an orc camp, why should she deserve any special treatment? Still, was he not still a hero? Was a hero supposed to do such things?"
    "But, Batri would be a powerful ally, and like it or not he needed powerful allies."
else:

    "Rowan almost smirked before he stopped himself. The mental image of an incubus bending over and teaching that haughty noble woman her place was certainly amusing. And such an option brought to bear the prospect of an alliance with Batri. A brutal creature but a useful one."

"Still, even considering the option bore risks. If he sent an incubus to corrupt her, then he likely wouldnt be able to side with Ulcro, nor would Tarish be especially happy with using his own espionage network for his own ends. Choosing this meant choosing Batri."

"Should Rowan send a spy to corrupt Delane? (This locks off all other paths)"

menu:
    "Yes.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ send_spies(1, for_weeks=4)
        $ delane_corruption = True
        $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note11')
        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note12')
        jump corrupt_yes
    "No.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()


        jump campMenu

label corrupt_yes:

"Rowan sent word to the spy of the mission, along with Delanes location. With that out of the way, it was merely a matter of making sure that Batri had the power position to take on Ulcro."

if avatar.corruption < 30:
    "Rowans hand trembled slightly. Was he really doing the right thing?"
else:

    pass


return






label delane_corruption_week1:

$ delane_corruption_occurred = True

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve


show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve
"Rowan was sitting at his desk doing a recount of acquired provisions for the week when the spy returned to report on their success for the week."
"Seeing her bosses visitor, Liurial rose to her feet and walked out of the room steadily. She well knew by now that such matters were above her pay grade."
hide liurial with moveoutright

"Rowan was sitting at his desk doing a recount of acquired provisions for the week when the spy returned to report on their success for the week."

"The spy proceeded to recount the events of the past week. Disguised as an Orc guard, they made regular trips to visit Delane as the week wore on. While there, the spy wove seductive magic designed to help slip down her resistance."
"At first Delane barely wanted to speak to them. However, after a few charms and lots of boredom, Delane cracked and proved willing to engage in conversation here and there."
"She remained hesitant to so much as discuss sex, of course. But, the demon optimistically noted that there was already a seed of curiosity in her regarding her captors and her sexuality."
"With a few well placed suggestions, some drugs, and a well staged sexual show, Delane was almost certainly more inclined to think erotic thoughts. A curse designed to keep her dreams on the subject was always a throw of the dice, but the spy believed it would be successful."
"Rowan shooed the spy away when the report was done, and returned to his papers. It seemed that the plan was well on its way."

if avatar.corruption < 59:
    "..Though even as he went back to the papers, the pit in his gut just wouldnt subside. Just what was he doing to this poor girl?"
else:

    "...Though even as he went back to the papers, he started to smile. There was something oddly thrilling about the entire thing. He awaited (spy name)s next report eagerly."

return







label delane_corruption_week2:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve


"Once more as Rowan was working keeping the army from breaking down at the seams, he was interrupted by the spy returning from their mission to corrupt Delane."

"Liurial once more rose to leave the moment the spy entered. However, this time, Rowan told her to stay. There were not many people in the castle he trusted, but Liurial was one of them."


"The spy once more began to regail the tale of their efforts to turn Delane into a slut. Once more, it had gone well."
"Where at the beginning of the week, Delane had been hesitant to discuss her sexuality, as the week had progressed it had turned into her favorite topic of conversation. She was still shy of course, embarrassed to admit her attraction to orc cock. But, it was clearly on her mind constantly."
"On three occasions throughout the week, the spy had arranged little shows for her. Twice two orcs engaged in rough coitus at an angle that Delane could view. The third was something a bit more relevant, a female human slave girl being used by her orc master while screaming in pleasure."
"The spy had been on hand on all three occasions. Each, especially the last, had their intended effect on her."
"Indeed, the spy was even able to report that seemingly each night she had begun masturbating herself to sleep. She tried to muffle the sound with a blanket that Ulcro had given her, but there was no hiding matters."


show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve
"As Liurial worked, she was pretending not to listen to the report. But, Rowan could not be fooled quite so easily. The blush on her cheeks gave away that she was very interested indeed by the matter of what they were doing to Lady Delane."

if elfSex:
    "Perhaps hed have to attend to that interest after the spy left..."
else:

    pass

"When the report finished, Rowan thanked the spy and bid them on thier way. Delane was another step closer to corruption. At the current pace, it was almost certain that shed be ready for Batri by the end of next week"

return






label delane_corruption_week3:

$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note12')
$ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note13')


scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve



"This time when the spy walked through the doors, Rowan could hardly be surprised. He looked up from his documents and asked for news of Delane, eager for anything at all to distract him from the tedium."

"Liurial didnt budge from her seat this time. Instead, she leaned forward, eager to hear the latest details of Lady Delanes conversion into a slut."



"The spy eagerly reported that the mission had been a complete success. Near the beginning of the week, they had decided that the lady was far enough along to put her newly awakened libido to the test."


scene cg412 with fade
pause 3

"The demon had come to her in the middle of the night in the usual orc form. Delane had not complained about the presence of this nocturnal visitor. In fact, her cheeks had flushed and she showed every sign of eagerness."
"Still, for the sake of her modesty, shed offered token protestations to the idea of something more. And yet, when the spy had stripped down and revealed the bulging orc cock, there was no mistaking the look in Lady Delanes eyes."
"The spy said that she wanted it. She needed it."
"Thus, it only took a token effort to get the noblewoman to sink down to her knees, kissing and lavishing the giant green cock in front of her. The spy took great delight in describing the eagerness of her licks and her shallow panting."
"But, the goal was not to make her suck a cock. No. In her lust-bound state, it wasnt a challenge to get her to accept being rolled up on her back and having her legs spread. She had even been begging for it, pleading for the great big orc member to enter her."

if elfSex:
    "By this point, not only had Liurials cheeks turned pink, but her own breath had grown shallow. She followed every word of the spys report as though being led by leash."
else:

    pass

scene cg396 with fade
pause 3

"The description that followed was the juicy part. Once the spy had her on her back, the spy spared no time filling her over and over again. Lady Eleanor even had to put her hands over her mouth so she wouldnt scream so loud shed wake anybody."

show cg397 with dissolve
pause 3

"Pent up from weeks of the spys teasing, and perhaps more than a little curiosity from merely living among such sexual creatures, Lady Eleanor had been an eager, if not entirely experienced, partner. Gasping and moaning and bucking through the entire process."
"By the time that the spy was done with her, and she was left panting and spilling orc seed, the process had reached its zenith. The following days had been merely repetitions of the process. By this morning, she would salivate at the mere sight of orc cock."

show cg398 with dissolve
pause 3

"She would be ready for Batri if need be."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve

"The spy finished the report and gave a short bow, as though they had just finished a great performance. It left Rowan without much left to say besides a thank you to the spy for a job well done."
"The spy departed, more than satisfied, giving Rowan one last wink. When the spy was gone, the room was left with a lingering silence, broken only by the occasional clicking of Liurials pencil."

if avatar.corruption < 30:
    "Click. Click. Click. His mind ran with confusion over what hed just done. This was one of the people that Solania had chosen as a noble of the realm. Yes, hed accepted the need to work for the twins, but there was something dirty about this. Almost sacrilegious."
    "He looked over to Liurials blush though, and was once more reminded by the way she reacted to the story."
    "The mere thought of it was the basis of...stirrings."

elif (avatar.corruption > 29, avatar.corruption < 60):
    "Rowan leaned back in his chair. Part of him was still quite guilty about what hed done. He didnt have to like what hed done. Afterall, the idea of so actively despoiling a noble went against everything he once believed."
    "And yet, it was necessary. An alliance with Batri was the only way. The only way at all."
    "His eyes caught sight of Liurial at her desk. The signs of arousal were obvious all over her body, from her shallower breath to red cheeks."
    if elfSex:
        "His cock stirred lightly. He didnt have to like what hed done. But, he did."
else:

    "When Rowan leaned back in his chair, he had a smile on his face. In all of his years fighting for Rosaria, hed never even imagined hed one day be turning its nobility into orc sluts."
    "Every time he thought of Lady Delane, he remembered every ineffeciency, injustice, and evil that the nobles hed known had ever committed."
    "Perhaps the world might be a better place if their daughters learned what Lady Delane had."
    "His eyes caught sight of Liurial at her desk. The signs of arousal were obvious all over her body, from her shallower breath to red cheeks."
    if elfSex:
        "His cock stirred lightly and a grin spread to his face. It seemed he wasnt the only one who had been touched by the spys story."

menu:
    "Rowan told Liurial to come to him, it was time to act on those desires." if elfSex:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump liurialBatriSex
    "Putting the images out of his mind, Rowan returned to his work.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "No, he had too much work to do today."
        "Ignoring the elf's obvious arousal, he returned to the work at hand."
        $ delane_corruption = False
        $ delane_corrupt = True
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        return


label liurialBatriSex:

$ liurialSex = True

ro "Liurial. Come here."

"The elf kept her head down, but motioned to obey him, padding over to his desk. Indeed, she didnt even offer resistance when Rowan grabbed her and pulled her up on to his desk. Instead she squeaked loudly, and obediently spread her legs for him."

ro "Did you enjoy hearing the spys story?"

if society_type == "feudal":
    liur "Yes, Mlord. It was quite"
else:
    liur "Yes, Sir. It was quite"

ro "Quite what?"

liur "Quite evocative. It leaves one only able to imagine what you will do to the nobles of other regions once you arrive there."

"Her hair fell over her face slightly. They obscured eyes that burned...burned with something. Was is lust? Was it the vengeful fantasies of an exile? Perhaps a bit of both?"

ro "Perhaps you should be more concerned about what Im going to do with other people."
ro "Like you."
ro "Right now."

"His breath grew shorter. More ragged. The distance between the two seemed to grow shorter and shorter with each passing moment. His lips nearly at her neck now."

if society_type == "feudal":
    liur "Of course, Mlord. You know my answer to you will always be the same. "
else:
    liur "Of course, Sir. You know my answer to you will always be the same. "

liur "Whatever you want."


scene cg213 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg213
show liurial aroused behind cg213
pause 3

"There was no need for any more complex courtship than that. In seconds, Liurials underthings had been shoved aside and Rowans breeches opened. Now there was nothing preventing him from slowly driving his cock into her."

liur "Oh. Oh"

"She rolled her head back and groaned loudly into the air. In the process, her head piece fell from her head, letting her long golden hair splay freely backwards over Rowans desk."
"What followed was the rolling of hips, the press of body to body. His fingers seemed to dig tighter and tighter into her waist every time he rammed his hard cock into her body. His eyes became focused, carnal."
"It was as though all of the lust, all of the guilt, all of the confusion over what hed done to Lady Eleanor slammed into her with each thrust of his hips. It energized him, and gave him the roughness of an animal letting off steam."
"Perhaps, even if for a small moment, in his eyes she was Lady Delane. Her golden hair was black. Her lithe elven body supple and human. But, only for a moment."

liur "Oh fuck...Rowan...Youve never been"

"Papers went flying everywhere in the passion of the moment. He could feel the sweat from his brow. The hard grunts leaving his lips every time he moved inside of her. Of course, more than anything, he could feel the wonderful tightness of her slit pressing against him."

liur "Fuck. Please. Oh fuck."

"She was gasping now. The throes of passion were apparent in every movement. The shivering, the gasping, the shaking. Her back arched and her toes curled. The wetness of her body made her so easy to fuck, so easy to use this way."

liur " Im about to...Im going to"

"Rowan felt a spasm. And then another. Liurials body went from wild thrusting and humping to almost rigid and shaking violently. In the process, her cunt squeezed down oh so powerfully. It was more than a man could stand."
"Within moments, he too felt a high go through his body, and his cock let loose a wave deep into her."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve

"Rowan staggered backward into his chair, looked up with exhaustion at the blonde elf, spasming and dripping cum from the desk. What a mess. This might take an hour to clean up before they could get back to work."

if avatar.corruption > 59:
    "Rowan closed his eyes. Perhaps a little clearer of mind, his thoughts returned to the orc camp, and the Rosarian noble woman who he doomed to a life servicing orc cock that dwelled within."
    "A stray idea ran through his head. If he ever got a chance to do this again, maybe he shouldn't give the job to one of his spies."
else:

    "Rowan closed his eyes. Once more clear of head, his mind turned back to Delane one final time for the moment. He wondered, ever so briefly, if she would be happy as an orc slut. Would she find that meaningful?"
    "Rowan hoped so."

$ delane_corruption = False
$ delane_corrupt = True
$ avatar.corruption += 5
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note14')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note15')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note16')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note17')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note18')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note19')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note20')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note21')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note22')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note23')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note24')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note25')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note29')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note30')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note31')
return





label delaneRecapture:

$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note13')

ro "I think Im ready now. I can show your men where Ulcro is hiding Lady Delane...Chief Batri."

"Batri couldnt help smiling at that."

bat "No. Not chief yet, pink one. But, soon. Bring er bring. Bring de human."

scene bg26 with fade

"When Rowan left the tent, it was already nighttime. With no torches, the majority of the light came from the scattered campfires. As he moved, orcs started to follow along behind him one at a time."
"He was only flanked by a pair on either side, but more than twenty or thirty must have been following him in a matter of minutes."
"Caught unaware as they were, Ulcros guards were still able to recognize that a fight was coming to them. At the sight of Rowans approach, a few brandished their weapons and made a move towards him."
"He was still aided by the other orcs Batri had sent with him, but this was going to be a fight. One of Ulcros men came at Rowan brandishing a large cleaver. Rowan ducked out of the way and lunged low to slice his tendons. One swift strike later, the orc toppled over, no longer able to support his weight."

if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    pass
else:

    "It would have been a successful effort...if not for the fact that a moment after Rowan noticed a sharp pain in his side. He was bleeding. His attacker had managed to knick his side with the cleaver in the first swing. Rowan grimaced. That might take a bit to recover."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing",], "light_damage")

"Rowan looked around. Ulcros guards had been fighting bravely, but there were far too few of them and they were too unprepared to hold out for long against Batris forces The last of them lay in the dirt, bleeding badly from his side and trying to holler out for reinforcements."
"They would need to be quick about this. It was a good thing hed prepared Delane first."

show eleanor rags concerned at midright with moveinright

ele "Hello? Whats happening out there!? Someone needs to tell me whats going on!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Lady Eleanor."

ele "Hero Rowan? What are you"
ele "Was this the rescue you spoke of before?"

ro "In a sense."

"Lady Delanes eyes narrowed. She simply didnt trust him enough to blindly follow him around. Thankfully, she didnt have to."

ele "No...No those were other orcs fighting outside. Why are you here?"

if avatar.corruption < 30:

    ro "I know this might be hard to believe my lady, but these orcs do not seek to harm you. They will keep you safe much as Ulcro was doing. The difference is that"
    ro "Um"
    ro "They have promised to be more considerate of your...urges then Ulcros men have been. I have heard reports of your nocturnal activities. If you come with me now...If you dont fight...then you can have that. More of that."
    ro "So please. Come with me willingly. So I dont have to bring you by force."
    "Even the words stung to say. It felt like he was twisting the knife. But, he needed to recruit Batri and he needed her to come along without resistance to Batris tent. He had to do this. He just had to."
    $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
else:

    ro "You do yourself credit with your deductive powers, my lady. Those are orcs. Orcs who have heard tales of your beauty. They seek to bring you to their leader. You will be safe with him."
    ele "The warchief from before"
    ro "Indeed."
    ro "But, we have no time for lengthy discussions. I know about your nocturnal activities. I know youve been having sex with the orcs. I know that you love it deep down."
    ro "You have two choices. Fight this and be brought back kicking and screaming. Possibly be hurt along the way. Or come along with us. Sate your desires. Enjoy yourself the way youve wanted to enjoy yourself. You know you want it."

"At the end of the day, there was only one way this entire encounter could have ended. Rowans earlier efforts to corrupt her, to make her addicted to orc cock, made sure of that."
"Rowan opened the door to her cage. Lady Eleanor Delane walked out, joining the waiting pack of orcs"

$ delane_status = "batri"
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note26')
$ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note27')
jump campMenu
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('orciad_debrief', triggers='week_end', conditions=('orciad_state == 2',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)



label orciad_debrief:

$ goal3_completed = True

$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note32')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note33')

$ avatar.add_exp (600)

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if delane_status == "free" or delane_status == "dead":
    show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
    show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
else:

    show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve
    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Rowan, come forth and kneel."

"Rowan took a knee in front of the throne. Andras sat on the throne with legs spread confidently. He didnt so much sit on the throne as occupy it. Jezera hovered like a shadow over his shoulder."

je "We commanded you to make an ally for us among the races that were once part of our forefathers coalitions. The orcs of Rosaria were an intelligent choice for this mission. Dumb. Strong. Malleable."

if delane_status == "free" or delane_status == "dead":
    je "Its too bad then that you failed in your effort to recruit them."
    "Jezera walked down the length of the stairs. Moments later, she was standing over Rowan, regarding him with a dark look. He didnt change his posture. For a brief moment, he had the flickering worry that they might know about what he had done."
    je "Rowan. Rowan. Rowan. What am I to do with you?"
    an "I know what we should do with him."
    "Jezera rolled her eyes, but turned back to Rowan with an expression that did not at all match her playful tone."
    je "You tried, Ill give you that. But, this entire enterprise has been a lengthy debacle. The noblewoman escaped, and that means no leverage on the tribe."
    "Rowan kept his head bowed. Better to not appear contrite. He was already deep in a pit of vipers."
    ro "I am deeply sorry for my failings, Mistress. I could not account for all the variables, even though it was my responsibility."
    ro "I am assuming we cannot bring Batri into the fold?"
    je "Batri? I suppose youve been here and havent heard the news."
    je "Batri is dead."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan half gasped. Hed seen Batri only a few days before. Hed been alive and well then."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Batri is dead? Who rules the tribe now?"
    show tarish neutral behind bg6
    tar "I do."
    hide tarish
    show tarish neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
    "Rowan looked behind him, and saw a feminine figure slither out of the shadows. It seemed shed been there the entire time. It was a female orc who hed come to be well acquainted with."
    ro "Tarish?"
    $ tarish_name = 'Tarish'
    tar "If Batri n Ulcro are dead, who da ya think the tribe belongs to now? Batri went out huntin dat noble gal who went missin'."
    if delane_status == "dead":
        tar "Didnt know nuttin, but he thought dat one o your peoples castles had 'er. Heard a rumor. Went chargin' up to it without no fear. Caught an arrow right in eye."
    else:
        tar "His boys caught her tracks near one o your peoples castles had 'er. Heard a rumor. Went chargin' up to it without no fear. Caught an arrow right in eye."
        "She made a whooshing sound to emphasize the point."
        an "With the dumb oaf dead, the tribe started to split apart. But, Tarish here jumped in the middle and kept about two thirds of them together. Unlike Batri or Ulcro, shes proven far more willing to make a deal."
        "Tarish interjected, shooting Rowan a dark glance."
        tar "I see what way da wind blowin. Is a good deal for us"
        "She leaned forward, and whispered in his ear. She coated her words with cold anger."
        if tarish_path == False:
            tar "...but, I not be forgettin' bout da deal I offered you. You didn bring me da girl. I coulda had da whole tribe. Not just part."
        else:
            tar "We had a deal, humie. Ya broke the faith. Ya cost me nearly half da tribe. I not be forgetting dat at all."
        "Rowan kept totally still in place. Tarishs return would be trouble. More to the point, such a valuable ally could not be antagonized in front of the twins."
        je "In short, you failed, but by pure happenstance events transpired in a way that worked out for you. If I didnt have oh so much evidence to the contrary, Id say you were a lucky man, Rowan."
        je "So we can forestall punishment this time. We would have prefered the whole tribe, but this will do for the moment. Next time, more will be expected of you. That girls escape almost ruined everything."
        an "Though, I think youll want to know the terms our deal, boy. Tarish may be joining us, but we had to agree to throw her a bone too."
        tar "Da tribe wants slaves. Many were taken by dose who left. We need more."
        "Rowan gulped."
        an "The next few villages you take, youre bringing back to Tarish here. No chickening out and making trade deals. You hear me?"
        ro "Of course, master."
        "He swore inwardly. Tarishs propensity for brutality was no secret. With her not only at the helm of the orcs, but with no love, it meant a possibly more brutal then normal orcish army."
        if delane_status == "free":
            "His heart sank softly, taking with it any self esteem hed regained from the escape."
            "Even his small acts of heroism still meant the suffering of innocents. He had to force himself not to scowl."
        else:
            "His heart sank hard. Not only had he failed to rescue Lady Delane, but in the process had ensured greater suffering as a result of his actions."
            "Today was a dark day."
else:





    "Andras laughed loudly and joined in."
    an "You continue to surprise me. I expected you to sneak off with a bunch of goblins. That is if you didnt go yellow like a coward. But, you went to take the bull by the horns."
    je "Weve been in contact with the leadership of the tribe and they have agreed to not only support us, but send out war chieftans to the other clans to raise a larger force. With their presence we will be able to put the beginnings of a real army in the field."

    if orciad_ally == "tarish":
        show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
        an "Though, I dont know how much use these fighters will be with a spider at their head. Poisoners and schemers are no fit for leading an army of raiders and killers."
        "Jezera waved him off."
        je "Weve been discussing her of late. As you can see, brother is less than pleased with the choice of ally. But, I recognize your wisdom in this situation. Unlike the men, she has a head on her shoulders as opposed to between her legs."
        je "But, she is far shrewder than the men of the tribe. All of them dueling over dick size. With Tarish at their head, we will have no fear that they will bungle off into a trap of some sort."
        "Andras rolled his eyes, but didnt press the point. Rowan silently updated his mental calculus. So long as Jezera vouched for her, he doubted Andras would pin his annoyance at the choice of leader on Rowan."

        if avatar.corruption > 39:
            "And, perhaps, in the process had placed someone at the head of the tribe whose loyalty could be transferred to him personally..."
        else:

            pass

    if orciad_ally == "ulcro":
        an "Ulcro is an old hand. He fought in the last war. And with that new concubine of his, hes got some fire in his belly again. I could have used someone with some more of a savage in him, but I can take solace that theyre led by a real soldier."
        je "Hes a strange beast. Hes almost too human. But, I see the wisdom in your choice, hero. Any other conender would have more will of his own. But, whispering birds tell me that his new human woman rules him."
        je "Do you believe that this Lady Delane will be a friend?"
        "Rowan nodded softly."
        ro "I found her quite amenable to persuasion. She likes sex and power, but fancies herself an intellectual. Court her and make her feel important, and she will ensure that Ulcro does as you bid."
        "Jezeras smile grew larger."
        je "You have more cloak and dagger in you then I first anticipated. Youre a most interesting toy indeed, Rowan."
        "Rowan didnt have an answer to that. He kept his head bowed and his mouth shut."

    if orciad_ally == "batri":
        an "You made the right choice in who to support. This Batri is a fighter. With him at the head of our orcish contingent, we will send the Rosarians running back behind their walls."
        je "Dont be too excited, brother. Batri is tough, but he is a blunt weapon. His will may also make him a frustrating ally."
        je "More to the point, I doubt we can expect much guile from him."
        je "Whether that means he will be an incompetent tactician or if it means he will be easy to control...well well see. Probably both."
        "Jezera turned to Rowan with an eyebrow raised."
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "The part that surprised me was that you chose him at all. The most brutal of all the possible contenders. Perhaps our little hero has a bit more Andras in him then we realized."
        "Rowan didnt have an answer to that. He kept his head bowed and his mouth shut."

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

if rastedelFirstVisit == False:
    je "Do not forget to visit your dear old capital. Im eager to see how your long awaited return turns out."
    "She let out a playful giggle."
else:

    pass

"Rowan nodded and rose to leave. As he left his hall his mind turned to larger matters. The forces at the twins command had grown substantially. Until now, it had all been skirmishes, but a true war was in the making."

if avatar.corruption > 39:
    "Yet, why did that prospect sound almost...exciting?"
else:

    pass

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
label eleanorFirstVisit:

if delane_visit == 1:
    jump eleanorSecondVisit

elif delane_visit > 1:
    jump eleanorRepeatVisit
else:


    pass

$ avatar.add_exp (100)
$ met_with_delane = True

scene bg26 with fade

"Rowan expertly approached the fake tent from the blind spot created when one of the guard posts changed shifts. At just the right moment, he slipped underneath the canvas while the orcs were distracted."

scene bg30 with fade

"Immediately he took stock of his surroundings, in case there were other guards inside, fortunately there were none."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"The large tent only had a small space someone could stand in, since most of it was taken up by a wooden building. The structure was larger than a simple shack, but much smaller than a peasant's house."
"A step up from a prison cell, but a far cry from quarters fit for the nobility."
"After doing a quick run around the perimeter, Rowan determined that there was one reinforced door, locked, and one barred window. Additionally, there were no guards inside the tent. The hero wasn't sure if that was for protection or secrecy."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Cautiously, he crept to the window and lightly tapped on its frame. A moment later a tentative feminine voice emerged from inside."

ele "Y-yes? Who's there?"

ro "Rowan Blackwell, hero of Rosaria."

show eleanor rags concerned at midright with moveinright

"A moment after he spoke, a scared looking human woman in tattered clothes emerged from the shadows of the crude building."
"Without fancy clothing, jewelry, or styled hair, she looked no different from a comely peasant woman. However, Rowan could see the telltale way she bore herself that this was someone who held herself above others, even in her current state."

$ eleanor_name = "Delane"

ele "Rowan? I am Lady Eleanor Delane, heir to the Delane manor... or what's left of it. Have you come to rescue me?"

ro "Lady Delane."

"Rowan bowed his head respectively as he answered her."

ro "I am afraid that I am not here to rescue you, at least not yet. I came to confirm where you were held prison and ask out how you came to be in this place?"

show eleanor rags happy at midright with dissolve

"For a second a frown flashed on her face. But, she must have thought better of it, because she soon nodded and smiled softly."

ele "Missions of this variety take time, I understand. Nevertheless, it is good to see a friendly face. Or at least one not in a shade of green. Praise Solania, Praise Solania, for your arrival."

show eleanor rags neutral at midright with dissolve

"She took a deep breath to steady herself, then began recounting her story in as composed a manner as she could manage."

ele "My family, House Delane, are vassals of Duke Werden. Our holding is along the South-Eastern edge of the Rosarian Valley. In the spring of this year, a group of orcs led by a monstrous beast set fire to our home and slaughtered many of our servants."
ele "At the time, I was out on a morning stroll in our gardens. I was only alerted to the attack when I saw the smoke, but when I tried to flee to safety I was unfortunately cornered by the raiders."

show eleanor rags angry at midright with dissolve

"She spat to the side."

ele "They came fast, carrying sacks of plunder from the manor and armor they'd torn from the bodies of our family's knights. The vile monsters. The vile monsters."
ele "Their leader, he dared to take the clothes from my body."
ele "Dared!"
ele "Had I not told them of my nobility and had they not decided to bring me back to their war leader, I can only shudder to imagine what would have happened to me."

"She glanced to the side blushing softly."

ele "That was when my one stroke of luck hit. The chief decided he wanted me for himself. Before the war leader could have me, I was taken here. Only by the grace of the goddess have I avoided being..."

show eleanor rags concerned at midright with dissolve

ele "...Well it would be unladylike to talk about such things."

"Her expression faltered and a quiver entered her voice."

ele "I know not what has happened to my family. I had seen what I thought was our carriage escaping, but I cannot know for certain."
ele "If you could tell me what happened...anything at all...I would be in your debt. A woman of house Delane always pays her debts."

ro " Has the older orc done anything to you since he brought you here? Ulcro."

show eleanor rags neutral at midright with dissolve

ele "Blessed be, no. He comes to see me on occasion. Bringing whatever passes around here for gifts. As though he could seduce a noblewoman with raggedy dresses and mutton."

"She raised a broken looking goblet and made a confused face."

ele "It is a strange thing being courted by an orc. He has been my shield from those who would see worse done to me. Thus far he has been shockingly polite."

show eleanor rags angry at midright with dissolve

"An indignant edge filed her next words."

ele "But, I am a Delane. I am a noble of the realm. Our arms have graced our banner for near a millennia."
ele "Does he expect me to cavort with a creature like him just because he gives me a nice cage? To fall to my feet swooning because he wont take me by force?"
ele "Bah, even thinking about it makes me angry."

show eleanor rags neutral at midright with dissolve

ele "But hero Rowan, what of you? Did you come to this orc warband seeking me?"

ro "I cant say that I did."
ro "I came here for other business, but when I learned that the orcs were keeping a noblewoman prisoner I sought you out."

show eleanor rags happy at midright with dissolve

ele "It matters not. Whether you came here to rescue me or not, it is your mission now."

"Rowan opened his mouth to speak, but closed it before he answered."

ele "However, forgive me if I find it strange that you were able to safely sneak your way here. For now, I am unsure if I can trust you to bring me to safety or not."

ro "Have you ever heard the stories about what I did in the war? It shouldn't be too surprising that I was able to slip past orcs."

show eleanor rags neutral at midright with dissolve

ele "I am afraid that life in court forces us to be wary of deception and betrayal from every direction, even our closest friends. I know you certainly look like the hero of Rosaria, but how do I know you aren't some demon in disguise?"

ro "My lady, I-"

ele "Please don't take my suspicion personally. I do genuinely appreciate having an actual person to speak to. This prison is... maddening and for all my other conversation partners eagerness, his wit leaves much to be desired."

show eleanor rags happy at midright with dissolve

ele "If you ever find yourself able, you must come and speak with me again."

show eleanor rags concerned at midright with dissolve

ele " But you should leave now. It is almost time for the old orc to come see me, best if you're far from here when that time comes. I believe he plans to try reading to me today. Wont that be...lovely..."

ro "Then I shall take my leave. Until I can return, goodbye Lady Delane."

ele "Farewell hero Rowan Blackwell. I await your return with bated breath. After all, what else do I have to do with my time?"

scene bg26 with fade

"The hero made a quiet exit and left the area as fast as he dared. Even still, there were suspicious eyes watching him so he would have to wait until next week to make another attempt to visit Delane."


$ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note7')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note6')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note4')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note5')
$ delane_visit = 1
$ last_delane_visit = 1

jump campMenu



label eleanorSecondVisit:

scene bg26 with fade

"Rowan approached the tent, where he had discovered that Ulcro had been keeping Lady Delane, for the second time. Last time, he had seen the guard patterns, so avoiding them and sneaking in had become a relatively easy task."
"On the hour, the orc guards lurched off in search of booze, and probably a women or two if they could find one."
"The other guards were late, something Ulcro would no doubt not be too happy about should he find out, and Rowan used their lack of discipline to sneak into the tent unnoticed."

scene bg30 with fade
show eleanor rags concerned at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg30

ele "Whos there?"

ro "It is only me, Lady Delane."

show eleanor rags neutral at midright with dissolve
hide rowan
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve


"The woman breathed a sigh of relief, Rowan could only assume she was worried about some other visitor."

ele "Ah, Rowan. Thank the gods. Another day without proper contact and I fear I might have started speaking in fractured sentences."

ro "You werent expecting anyone else, were you?"

ele "Whats there to expect besides more dreary misery?"
ele "Im glad to see you though. Truly. I must admit, I was worried you wouldnt visit again."

"Rowan did his best to smile at her. For all the signs of discomfort, even mistrust, in her shrunken posture, it was still easy to see the way her face lit up from even casual conversation. It brought back less than pleasant memories of his own time in the dungeons at Bloodmeen."

ro "I promised I would, did I not?"

ele "Perhaps. But, suspicion is conducive to endearing oneself to others. I had worried I might be left to my lonesome for my suspicions of your motives."

ro "Think nothing of it. In your position suspicion is not only natural, but it is to be advised. You had no proof if I was friend or foe, or even if I was who I said I was."

ele "{i}Still{/i} have no proof, I suppose."

ro "Exactly, so think nothing of it. Were our positions reversed, Id be giving you a skeptical eye the entire time."

"Rowan noted to himself the wry irony of the statement. In his own prison, each and every visitor could easily have been some kind of seductive shape shifter. Hed barely trusted the mice on the ground."
"Still, his assurances seemed to cool the jittery noblewoman. She gave him a soft smile, that spoke of warming trust."

ele "Come, let us talk. If I dont have something to keep my mind going, I might try talking to the chicken next. Please, you must tell me all about what is going on."

$ delane_visit = 2
jump eleanorMenu

label eleanorRepeatVisit:

if ulcro_path == 3:
    scene bg26 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral behind black
    ro "There's no point visiting the tent when she's not there anymore."
    jump campMenu
else:



    pass

if ulcro_path == 2:
    if delane_gifts < 40:
        scene bg26 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind black
        ro "I should acquire more gifts from around the camp before I visit Delane again."
        jump campMenu
    else:

        jump eleanorUlcroPath3
else:


    pass


if ulcro_path == 1:
    if delane_gifts < 20:
        scene bg26 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind black
        ro "I should acquire more gifts from around the camp before I visit Delane again."
        jump campMenu
    else:

        jump eleanorUlcroPath2
else:


    pass

scene bg26 with fade

"Rowan sneaked past the guards stationed outside the tent with ease. It had become almost second nature to him now to slip past them in the dark, and gain access to where they were keeping the lady Delane prisoner."

scene bg30 with fade
show eleanor rags happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"She saw him as he pulled apart the lining of the tent to enter, which brought a smile to her face."

ele "Rowan!"

ro "My lady."

ele "Thank the gods. I was starting to go mad. What brings you to my...humble abode?"

jump eleanorMenu


label eleanorMenu:

menu:
    "Gain her trust." if delane_trust < 3:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump eleanorTrustMenu
    "Convince her to Accept Ulcro.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "[Are you sure you want to convince her to Accept Ulcro? This will lock you out of all other routes.]"
        menu:
            "Im sure I want to have Delane accept Ulcro.":
                jump eleanorUlcroPath
            "I dont want to decide yet.":
                jump eleanorMenu

    "Keep her in the dark for now." if delane_visit == 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I wish I could, but Im starting to believe orc politics are as complex as human are."
        ro "You must forgive me, Lady Delane. Once I know more, Ill come to see you again."
        ele "Thats frustrating to hear. Perhaps Ill give the chicken a shot after all."
        "He offered her an apologetic smile, then gave a small bow as he retreated from her tent, slipping through the gap in the rear of it."
        jump campMenu

    "You just wanted to check in on her." if delane_visit == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Just checking in on you, my lady."
        ele "My predicament has not changed, as you see."
        $ res_roll = dice(3)
        if res_roll == 1:
            ele "I was praying to Solansia, asking if she wouldnt mind having Yael change its course once more. Have the river break out of its bank and swallow the camp whole."
            ele "To no avail thus far."
        if res_roll == 2:
            ele "I was praying to Cessair. Perhaps the orcs might have a change of heart, and renounce their evil ways."
            ele "Or perhaps some of her faithful dont mind making a short trip south for a little orc slaying."
        else:
            ele "I was praying to Balast, wondering if he ever walks the lands in search of foes to slay. Perhaps he wouldnt mind stopping in Rosaria as well."
        ro "Heres to hoping."
        "He spent some time with Delane, keeping her company for the evening. Tomorrow, he would resume his plans for her, as he steadily progressed his plans for her over the remaining days. "
        jump campMenu


label eleanorTrustMenu:

menu:
    "Talk to her about her captivity." if delane_captivity == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I trust the orcs are still treating you well?"
        ele "Yes yes, as if the brutes would lay their hands on me with their lord salivating over me like a dog."
        show eleanor rags concerned at midright with dissolve
        "A look of concern crossed the young womans face."
        ele "I admit that I have worries of what will happen when he realizes what he desires is an impossibility."
        ro "You mustn't lose hope, Mlady. You are not without friends on the outside."
        ele "Hrm."
        show eleanor rags neutral at midright with dissolve
        "She slouched back against the back of her enclosure and crossed her arms. She didnt respond, but she still was clearly chewing on his words."
        ele "Other than that, it has been dull. Excluding yourself, most of the louts are not even allowed to visit me. The one who delivers food is the closest thing to a person I regularly see."
        ele "The most I get in the way of conversation is an angry grunt though, Im afraid."
        ro "Orcs arent the mostly friendly people even at the best of times."
        ele "True, although it is the boredom more than anything that gets to me. People are tolerable, but Id kill for a book. My father told me that books are how you sharpen the mind, and all this lying about has me dull."
        ro "Ill see what I can do, but youll have to find somewhere to hide it. Wouldnt want them to know that someone has been in here, after all."
        ele "Of course, I have just as much interest in seeming the good little captive to Ulcros eyes as you. More probably."
        ro "Of course, My current home castle has a rather large library, I doubt it would miss a book or two. And Ive been involved in much more challenging smuggling operations, I assure you."
        ele "Current home castle? Somewhere nearby?"
        ro "Its a longer story then I can tell, my Lady. My current benefactors might not be so keen on me sharing such details with someone the orcs can torture information out of."
        "Delane huffed and gave him a skeptical look."
        ele "I suppose I understand the need for discretion. The lady above knows Id do the same in your shoes. Besides, if you bring me a book, it could be from Karnas personal vault and I wouldnt complain."
        "There was a long pause. Lady Eleanor was collecting herself, or perhaps deciding what to say next."
        ele "Tell me, Hero Rowan, did you spend much time reading?"
        ro "Reading? Hrmm. Well Im capable of it. And Ive read books before. Though, in my line of work, troop details, scouting reports, and the like are more common."
        ro "But, a lifetime hunting, then soldiering didnt leave me much time to get lost in books."
        ele "I see. I suppose that makes sense."
        ele "I used to think Id go mad without reading material. I was only half right. But, in all my days, growing up to the court of Rastadel I never went too long without taking a pause to read."
        ele "It sharpens the mind, a ladys only weapon. And it allowed me to escape the dreariness of my surroundings. It let me escape the everyday world for a little while."
        ele "Its funny is it not? The time I need to escape most is the time when I dont have any books."
        ro "But, by that logic, isnt it funny that the people who need to escape most, the small folk, are the ones who have the least access to them?"
        ele "Hrmm. Ive never considered that."
        "They talked about other things for some time after that, but like on all other occasions there was only so long he could stay."
        ro "Id better go, the sun will be up soon and the guards will be coming in to check up on you."
        ele "I wish that wasnt the case."
        ro "I know, but dont worry, Ill be back to visit you soon."
        ele "Goodbye, Rowan."
        ro "Until next time, my lady."
        "He flashed her a smile, and lifted the tent side, before ducking out and disappearing into the cool, morning air."
        $ delane_captivity = True
        $ delane_trust +=1
        $ last_delane_visit = 1
        jump campMenu

    "Talk to her about her current affairs." if delane_affairs == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ele "Tell me, hero Rowan, is there any news from court? Back a my family estate, I always did so enjoy the latest gossip. Entertain me."
        ro "Im afraid that I cant say that I have. Ive never been quite involved in those sorts of affairs. I am just a commoner after all."
        ele "Is that so? But surely you know some nobles? Youre the hero of the realm. If a single commoner was to know something, it would be you."
        ro "I know many nobles, but I never picked up their taste for petty squabbles. After the war, I didnt much keep in touch with them."
        ele "I will have you know there is no joy in this world quite as sweet as petty squabbles."
        ele "Still, you havent spoken to any nobles since the war?"

        if goal2_completed == True:
            ro "Well, I have seen Lord Raeve..."
            ele "Lord Raeve. What a pleasant man."
            "Delane coughs into her hand brazenly. As though to get the lie out of her mouth."
            ele "But, some news is better than none I suppose. What is the word from Raeve Keep?"
            ro "Bad. The only gossip worth spreading is that Raeve Keep has fallen. Duke Raeve is a prisoner of the demons who took it."
            ele "Uch. Terrible. Just terrible."
            ele "What of his niece? I knew Helayna Raeve, if only on an acquaintance level. More interested in playing with the boys then me or my sisters, but she seemed the good sort."
            ro "Helayna is safe, Ive seen her with my own two eyes not too long afterwards."
            "Eleanor let out a sigh of relief. A natural response. Good news was scarce around these parts."
            ele "I remember that Doran was always trying to marry her off to advantage himself. The gossip of last year was she would try to pair her with Lord Larkspurs son. Dumb match. Weak man. Shed have eaten him for dinner and asked for seconds. "
            show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan smiled, remembering how she would chase the boys off with a wooden sword when she was younger."
            ro "She is quite a fearsome woman."
            ro "Or at least she used to be"
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "He thought of the effects on Helayna since she first put on the ring. Certainly the Helayna of these days couldnt hope to match her former self in the field."
            ele "Did something happen to her?"
            ro "..."
            ro "As I said. Shes alive."
            ele "I see. My apologies. You know her well I assume?"
            "Rowan nodded."
            ele "Well, so long as she is still alive, thats all that counts. After all, your own visits help remind me that life continues apace, even if the only ones I have to gossip with are you and the rats."
        else:

            ro "I'm afraid not, since I returned from the war, I have spent all my time in the village with my wife."
            ele "That is a shame, good gossip is hard to come by."

        ele "Any other news? It doesnt have to be court related."
        ro "Nothing good out in the fields. It has been another poor year for the harvest."
        ro "Its looking like famine in unavoidable at this point."
        ele "I see..."
        ro "You know the nobles, what do you think theyll do about it?"
        ele "It depends on the noble. All will make sure they have enough for their manor. Some will put the rest out to the peasantry, others will use this as an opportunity to increase local profits. Especially those who grow valuable crops."
        ro "Increase their profits?"
        ele "Profits are important. Profits are what kept the staff fed, and supply the arms and armor to fight off the demons. Perhaps if my family had profited a bit more, I wouldnt be in this cage."
        ro "Perhaps, but such a mindset might see many people die who might otherwise have survived."
        "Rowan didnt want to talk his own culpability in these matters. Even still, as he said this the matter weighed on him."
        "For her part, Delane didnt have a response to this, but seemed deep in thought. She was a smart girl, and she was well used to having her world kicked out from under her by now."
        ro "I had better go, the sun is almost up and the guards will be here soon."
        ele "Please come back soon, Rowan. Even bad news is better than no news."
        ro "I will."
        "He left her alone to ponder what she had learned, as he slipped out into the blackness of pre-dawn."
        $ delane_affairs = True
        $ delane_trust +=1
        $ last_delane_visit = 1
        jump campMenu

    "Ask about her life at court." if delane_court == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Tell me, Im assuming that you spent some time at court in Rastadel, right?"
        "Delane raised an eyebrow. Though, it seemed to Rowan that something about her lit up in response to the question."
        ele "Oh, have you finally developed an interest in politics?"
        ro "Not particularly, but I thought talking about it might take your mind of things. For a little while, at least."
        "She turned away, he wasnt sure if it was to hide her disappointment, or her response to his kindness."
        ele "I suppose the life of a noble isnt very interesting to a soldier like you. Still, I admit its somewhat...thoughtful of you."
        ro "On the battlefield, there isnt much time to worry about politics."
        ro "The generals play their little games, but were always too busy dying to notice much. Theres no time for it."
        ele "Perhaps you might find court life more familiar than you think. The movement of large armies may or may not affect you. But, you have to look in front of you. Get too caught up in a cause and you might wind up with a knife in your back."
        ele "Court politics is its own life and death struggle."
        ro "That doesnt sound like a good thing."
        ele "Perhaps. But, you fight your war and we fight ours."
        ro "What do you mean?"
        ele "From a young age I was taught to see everyone else at the court as an enemy. In the place of swordsmanship and warcraft, we are taught diplomacy and seduction."
        ro "That sounds like a very lonely way to live."
        ele "It is"
        show eleanor rags happy at midright with dissolve
        "A smirk crossed her face."
        ele "But, I was the best at it. I knew the right courtesies, had read all the books, and all the modern styles. I was always three steps ahead of the competition."
        "She giggled."
        ele "I suppose it would have been some smelly orcs responsible for my downfall. No friend in the right place will save you from a raiding party unless that friend is Solania herself."
        ele "Still, it wasnt all daisies and knitting. Love is completely out of the question, marriage is for strengthening political ties. The best you can hope for is a strategic partnership with somebody you can tolerate."
        ro "Im sure you had a lot of suitors."
        ele "My parents wealth and power had lots of suitors. I was the pretty bow they came wrapped in."
        show eleanor rags concerned at midright with dissolve
        "All of a sudden her face turned white. She looked away weakly."
        ele "My parents...did you ever find out what happened to them?"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan smiled."
        ro "I admit, Im still unsure. However, Ive heard talk that they may have appeared at court. If so then they most likely managed to escape intact."
        show eleanor rags happy at midright with dissolve
        "She turned back and forced a smile."
        ele "Im sure that must be the case. Father would not let something as unseemly as a band of orcs bring him to ruin. Knowing him, hes already making plans to rise again."
        ele "And if hes bearing this, then so must I."
        ele "I am Lady Eleanor of House Delane. I will escape this."
        show eleanor rags neutral at midright with dissolve
        ele "...."
        ele "Thinking back on the life I lived before...it all feels so strange now."
        ro "Why is that?"
        ele "Everything about it. The fancy clothes, the large manor, my time at the court. All my petty victories at court had seemed so vivid back then and yet here I am. In a box."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I can understand how frustrating this all might seem to you. The world is a cruel place. It takes away our choices from us."
        ro "I know that better than anyone. Better than anyone."
        ro "But, you must consider the other side of the matter as well."
        ro "If youd been born as the daughter of some peasant girl, rather than a noblewoman, you probably wouldnt be alive now."
        ele "Hrmm. I suppose that is true."
        ro "Im not chastising you, Im trying to tell you there are circumstances in this life that are already set in stone for us that we cannot choose."
        ro "But, these circumstances dont last forever. You will get out of here, my lady. You will return to your family, or at least whoever is left of them. You will get to decide what you do with your life after that."
        ele ""
        ele "I will consider that."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan smiled warmly at her."
        ro "Good. Cant have you giving up here. That would be unbecoming for Lady Eleanor of House Delane."
        show eleanor rags happy at midright with dissolve
        ele "Exactly. Now you get it."
        "The two spoke for a little while longer, though nothing quite as heavy as the topics already covered."
        ro "It is almost dawn, Id better go before the guards arrive. Ill be back soon."
        "With that he disappeared from her sight, slipping through a gap in the rear of the tent, leaving her alone to await a visit from her orcish jailers."
        $ delane_court = True
        $ delane_trust +=1
        $ last_delane_visit = 1
        jump campMenu

label eleanorUlcroPath:

ele "Did you desire to speak about something specific, hero Rowan?"

ro "Is the desire to give you a bit of company not enough? Surely besides Ulcro, there are not many friendly faces to speak to."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan tried to put on his best charming smile, if only to hide his little nudge towards Ulcro. Not that Delane was fooled."

ele "Including Ulcro. I don't know what the old orcs game is, but I prefer to keep a close eye on him."

"She clutched her arms to chest and looked to the side."

show eleanor rags concerned at midright with dissolve

ele "Tell me, is there any news of my family? Not knowing what happened to them is maddening."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "A little. I cannot promise much. I never knew them after all. But, I heard one Sir Delane had appeared at court of late."

"That much hed been able to hear from, a supremely disinterested, Jezera. Apparently, he had become one of the leading voices for a more aggressive counter attack against the orcish bands."

ro "There also is no sign, either in camp or out, that the orcs managed to capture any of your other family members. None of the clothes you said they wore. No reports from other orcs of abducting other nobles."
ro "With the extent that you've become a prize, I'm sure you can imagine the ruckus another captured noble woman would have caused. I doubt that they could have cornered your family without anyone knowing about it."

show eleanor rags happy at midright with dissolve

ele "Thank the lady. At least, brother got out. At least. The line endures."

show eleanor rags neutral at midright with dissolve

ele "I will take that lack of knowledge as a cold comfort. My parents had a hidden second estate not far from the Blackholt."
ele "Perhaps they retreated there. It is only their power they have lost. Their pride."

show eleanor rags concerned at midright with dissolve

"Delane walked back to the edge of her dark cage and sunk down to the ground. Her hair covered her face, obscuring her eyes."

if avatar.corruption < 69:
    "Rowans heart sank. Everything this woman had ever known had been taken from her. Noble or not, he could see the same sorrow in her that hed seen in people on their farmsteads when their villages had been destroyed."
else:

    pass

"Rowan reached through the bars and handed the noble woman a clean white handkerchief with frilly edges. Hed intended it as a small gift for her anyway."

ele "Thank you kindly."

ro "You're concerned with your familys prestige? Even in this cage?"

"There was something almost obscene about the notion. There was no reason, after all, to assume that shed ever even again be in a position where such things would matter."

show eleanor rags neutral at midright with dissolve

ele "Prestige. Power. All of it. All my life we've been a house in decline. Manor Delane was large, but it was ill placed. Where once we were a first rate house, now we are second rate at best."

"The most pathetic hint of a smile brushed over her lips. Or at least, as much of her lips as Rowan could see behind her hair."

ele "It was a good life nonetheless. Enough to allow me a spot a court in Rastedel, during the summers."

"She brushed her hair backwards, uncovering her face. With one last sniffle, she banished the last of her tears."

ele " I loved court, you know. The dresses and the pageantry, of course. But, most of all the dance of hidden daggers. The whisper wars for power. I don't think a peasant such as yourself could understand truly, but it was thrilling."

"Rowan had to hide a rye smile. The dance of hidden daggers as she had called it was his life at Bloodmeen."

ro "Of late, I find myself understanding more and more."

"Lady Eleanor breezed by his statement, seemingly totally unaware of its implications. She was lost in her own little world."

ele "Regardless even should I be freed, all of that is over now. A lady without an estate is no lady at all. At least not one who matters."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan offered her a look of encouragement through the bars. To her, he was almost certainly a figure of hope. It would be better to use that. Perhaps to direct it in a way that would work towards his ends."

if avatar.corruption < 39:
    "At the moment, Lady Eleanor couldnt know it, but she shared the same goal as him. Her freedom from this cage. But, there really was only one way to achieve that. Or at least, only one way to achieve that which Rowan could indulge in. She needed to learn to accept Ulcro. She needed to."
else:

    "The goal for Rowan here had to be transfering all of those longings for escape, as well as her hope that some famous hero would rescue her into Ulcro. She needed to see Ulcro as the key to her salvation. By whatever means necessary."

"Rowan paused to collect himself. Manipulating people. Corrupting people. All of this was a game he was new to with a very brutal learning curve."

ro "Take heart, lady Eleanor. There is still a place for you in this world yet. You will not have to rot away in this cell for long."

"He gave his best heroic wink."

ele "I should hope so. Madness will take me before anything else at this rate."

ro "Indeed. But, doesnt Ulcro provide you with luxuries and treasures? Im sure hes no nobleman, but you are getting special treatment, after all."

ele "Hrmph. The orc attempts to."

"She held up the tattered edges of her dress. Once it might have even been pretty. But, with all the tears and patches, to call it a luxury was comedy."

ele "But, the operative word there is attempt."
ele "No green skinned brute could ever understand even one tenth of the needs and wants of a lady. "

"Lady Eleanor sneered. That almost sounded like a challenge. At the very least, her opinion of Ulcro would rise if she had more of her wants fulfilled."

ro "Perhaps, I could be of some help here."
ro " Ive been sneaking around the camp of late, and have made a few contacts. Ulcro is mad for you. I imagine that the only reason he doesnt pamper you is simply because he doesnt understand what kind of gifts youd want."

ele "Even if he knew, I doubt hed be able to match my standards. The entire idea is absurd."

ro "You underestimate the power and reach of an orc chieftain. Youve got this one head over heels for you. It would be a waste not to use it to try to make yourself more comfortable."
ro "Just tell me what sorts of things you might want, and well see if the chieftain can get them."

"Lady Eleanor struck a mischievous look."

ele "Trying to milk the beast for all hes worth, eh?"

if andrasIntroSex:
    "Rowan blushed ever so softly. The turn of phrase reminded him of some of his own recent exploits with Andras..."
else:

    pass

ro "In a manner of speaking."

"Delane sighted and approached the bars."

ele "Its not the worst idea in the world. I doubt it will succeed. As if he could even afford what it would take to make me comfortable. But, its an honest attempt. Let me list a few items"

"For the next half an hour, Lady Delane talked about all the things she might want. An outfit more befitting her person. Some of her jewelry, if the orcs had managed to take it. A proper bed and sheets for when she slept. Dishes and silverware that didnt disgust her."
"Most pressingly, she declared, was her need for a way to pass the time. Books in particular were a favourite pastime for her, and the lack of reading materials was a source of constant consternation."

ro "I fear the sun will be up before too long. But, I will return to check in on you soon, my lady."

ele "And I will await your return with baited breath. One must have something to look forward to, after all."

$ ulcro_path = 1
$ jezDelaneHelp = "get"
$ cliohnaDelaneHelp = "get"


scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg26

ro "If I'm going to convince her, I need luxuries. I should probably search the camp."

return

label eleanorUlcroPath2:

scene bg30 with fade
show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Youre looking in much better spirits, my lady."

ele "Looking much better is an accurate statement, though I think not just my spirits."

"Lady Eleanor gave a short twirl to show off her dress. The long skirt twirled in every direction. In truth, it lacked the crispness it might have had in a nobles home where it could be better maintained. But, her brow was raised simply by its presence."
"Rowan chuckled and gave a small clap."

ele "Its not enough, but its a start. A solid start. Even simply having something new and pretty to wear is enough to make me feel like my old self again."

"She walked back to the bars, soft smile framing her lips."

ele "I suppose its rather funny. Im happy to receive beautiful clothes and splendid jewels, but I have no one to wear them for besides the orc."

"He raised an eyebrow."

ro "Perhaps you enjoy the way Ulcro looks at you in them."

show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve

"Lady Eleanor turned her head to the side and straightened her posture defensively. It was like the very concept was an attack."

ele "Pishaw. You speak in absurdities."
ele "Though, you can hardly imagine the old hogs face when he saw me in my new dress. I had been worried that my protector might have a heart attack then and there."

"A small grin flashed through her armor. Perhaps, even, a hint of pride."

show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ele "Alas, I dont have everything I could want just yet. Books and games are in short supply. As are proper furnishings."
ele "It matters little if I look like a noblewoman again if I still have to eat with my hands and spend my waking hours staring at cage bars."

"Rowan nodded. Good work had already be done, but so long as she felt so much like a captive of savages, there was only so much progress he could make."

ro "I will put the word to my man on the inside. Regardless, I am happy to see the improvement in your condition."

ele "Indeed, indeed. And I have you to thank, at least partially. You may not be speedy enough in your escape efforts, but I owe my new comfort here to you, at least."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan bowed slightly."

ro "I just nudged along the process. You underestimate your potential influence here. Youve got this orc leader wrapped around your finger. And he has an army thousands strong."

show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve

"Delane huffed, but she was easy prey to a compliment. Rowan had been complimenting these noble types his entire life when he was forced to. It was not so different from the demeanor he was forced to take with his own commanders in the war."

ele "Hrmm. That is no lie."

ro "Besides, have you seen the way the other human women around camp are treated? I assure you, ladylike is no proper word for it."

"How did the lady feel about the prospect with sex with an orc?"

if avatar.corruption > 39:
    "A flash of Jezera went through his mind. It was as though she was advising him to just throw her in a pile of orc cocks and see if she took a liking to them. There was an appeal to the...simplicity of the idea, to be sure."
else:

    pass

show eleanor dress aroused at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ele "I see nothing in my gilded cage. But, I hear it. The sound at night are often quite loud. More than one night, I have been prevented from sleeping because of the...moaning."

"She clutched her body tightly, and looked away. A short jerk traveled down the length of her body. A shiver perhaps?"

ele "Im sure if I spread my legs wide enough, my generous benefactor would attempt to wrench the same sounds from me."

"Her voice was half a sneer, but he couldnt help but notice the fact that sex was where her mind went first. But, he also couldnt help but notice the strange fact that he picked up at all."
"Jezera really was rubbing off on him."

ro "Perhaps. But, theres a difference between treasured concubine and a common whore."

ele "Hrmpph. From the way you speak of the man, I half suspect you of working for him."

"There was a second where Rowan panicked. Had he really been found out? No. She was probing. He just needed to remain confident."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Ulcro is rich, but he cannot afford the rates of the hero of the realm."

"He chuckled playfully. That seemed to put her at east, if only as much as the topic would allow."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve

ele "Clearly. Still, I may understand the distinction. At least consciously. But, I was there at the fall of the manor. My...honour may be intact, but the same cant be said of my former ladies in waiting."

"If she looked uncomfortable before, now she looked positively panicked. This topic was very far out of her element."

ele "I admit, there was something uncomfortable about their screams. They were not entirely in anguish."

show eleanor dress aroused at midright with dissolve

"She turned back to him. Her cheeks were burning."

ele "Tell me, hero Rowan. Youve been around camp here. Seen the state of affairs. The human women they keep...do they enjoy their captivity here? And the activities they participate in?"

"Her lip quivered."

ele "I worry, you know. For my former ladies-in-waiting. I can only imagine how Adelana Indigo is adjusting to her own captivity."

"Rowans mind raced. This was exactly the opportunity he needed to seize. That was certain. But, his voice started to shake at first."

ro "In truth, I have heard that most of the women who find themselves having relations with the orcs eventually grow to like it. If youll permit a bit of impoliteness from a peasant such as myself"

ele "Permission granted."

"He breathed in softly. So far she seemed less to notice his nervousness, and was more focused on his words. That was a reprieve of sorts in of itself. It meant he had a chance."

ro "From my understanding, human women are not initially accustomed to the...girth of orc lovers. But, size is associated with pleasure. So, once they learn to accommodate such things, there is even talk that they surpass human lovers in pleasure."

"Delane stared at him with wide eyes. When he finished, she could barely form words."

ele "Oh."

"She paused."

ele "Then I suppose I will count Adelana and the rest lucky for that small reprieve."

"The topic of conversation from there was mostly little things. The dailies of camp life. Rowan talking in small detail about the world outside the bars. Nothing of great import. All of the important steps had already been taken."
"Rowan left the tent that day with an enhanced confidence. A few more gifts. A little bit more persuasion. That would be all it would take to bring her to acceptance. He was strangely sure of it."

$ ulcro_path = 2

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg26

ro "She's getting closer, but it'll probably take a bit more to convince her. I should keep looking for more gifts to sway her."

jump campMenu


label eleanorUlcroPath3:

scene bg30 with fade
show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "You look happier still. Its rare to see a prisoner grow brighter as her captivity continues."

"Rowan looked on as Lady Eleanor sat on the floor of her cell, flipping idly through a book."

ele "I will admit that the introduction of some reading materials to my repertoire of activities has done a wonder for my mood."
ele "Perhaps, the history of farming is not the most riveting of topics. But, I have already asked Ulcro to bring me any other books he finds."

"She placed the book to her side and rose to her feet."

ro "And you have no further doubts about Ulcros abilities to furnish you, I see."

ele "I suppose youve fed me my own words on a silver platter. Yes, Ulcro is more like a lord than I thought. Between merchants and his loot, hes proven surprisingly capable of furnishing my lifestyle."

"She rolled her eyes at him, but it was all in good fun. Light ripostes and playful jabs."

ele "Its not manor Delane. But, of late Ive been quite happy here. Im sure that mother and father would laugh at that mere notion. A lady of house Delane humming along happily in an orcs cage."

ro "Perhaps, perhaps not. After all, with but a grasp of your hands, you could be more powerful than your father ever was."

show eleanor dress aroused at midright with dissolve

"A puzzled look crossed her face. Then she understood his implications. Once more a blush crept on to her cheek."

ele "You mean if I...consort with the orc."

ro "Im not suggesting that you do. Hes quite ugly, I understand. But, if your concern is power and prestige, then you strike me as being in a paradox of sorts."
ro "Youre here in a cage longing for power and influence. But, with a word you could be the queen of an army far larger than anything your father could ever muster. The undisputed mistress of an entire clan."

show eleanor dress angry at midright with dissolve

"She turned her back, twirling her skirt in the process. Then made a high pitched noise to signal her disapproval. Everyday more of her noble demeanor had seeped back in."

ele "And resign to spend the rest of my life in said cage? Bah."

ro "The creature adores you. If you insisted on your freedom, I doubt hed hold you any longer."

"That was when an idea struck him. Delane still acted as though sitting around waiting until someone, probably him, freed her. Perhaps with a starker understanding of her situation, she might be more inclined to cling to Ulcro."

ro "Besides, surely this cage is better than the one Batri would put you in."

show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve

ele "Batri?"

"Her eyebrows narrowed."

ele "Ive heard of him. Ulcro speaks of him from time to time. But, so did my initial captors. What about him?"

ro "You know he aims to usurp Ulcro. Of late Ive been suspecting that without your intervention he might just succeed."

ele "My intervention?"

ro "The chief is strong, but hes not all there anymore. He needs a fire inside of him to fight for his position. And youre what he has come to care about most."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"He sighed and shrugged his shoulders, trying to adopt a more defeated expression."

ro "In truth, perhaps I am trying to sway you to Ulcros side, at this point."
ro "But, my aim has always been your safety. I had hoped to secure your rescue at first. But, that seems increasingly unlikely. And with Batris challenge growing ever more present, I fear Ulcros downfall."
ro "And if he wins. He will take you."

show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve

ele "And if he does that, what will he do to me?"

ro "My mind does not work like that of an orc. But I can only imagine it will involve nothing less than copulation in the middle of the camp square."

show eleanor dress aroused at midright with dissolve

"She gasped loudly and put a hand to her mouth. Yet, there was that same shortness of breath and blush that hed noticed in the prior conversation. The idea of sex with an orc was clearly having some effect on her."

ro "My lady, you dont look at appalled by the idea as I would have expected."

ele "I-"

"She straightened herself up, realizing how she must have looked. There were a few half-hearted attempts to explain her demeanor, but none of them got off the ground. At last she resigned herself to admitting the truth."

ele "I suppose the thought has been on my mind of late."
ele "I am about to reveal something to you that cannot be spread about. I have a reputation to consider. You must swear to me my words will remain here."

ro "On my life."

"He bowed his head softly. A traditional gesture of submission."

ele "Okay."

"She took in a deep breath."

ele "Ending up the prisoner of orcs is...well, you could call it an ironic fate if you were to use the term incorrectly. When I had been a younger lady, I had been beset by fantasies of being"
ele "...ravished, by creatures of the sort. Now they were just silly girlhood nocturnes, you understand. Well pressed away by the time I reached maturity. It was improper for a lady to even think of such things."

ro "But, being in their captivity, the thoughts have returned. Is that what youre saying?"

ele "From time to time. Ive imagined what would happen if I agreed to the proposal. Or if the ravagers from before had gotten their way."

show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan paused to consider this latest gift to him. Sexually interested in orcs. Afraid of Batri. Eager for power and influence. Appreciative of Ulcro for material comforts. All she needed was a final push."

ro "My lady. There is a simple answer to your situation. I do not believe I can free you. But, you can still have the power and prestige you crave. Accepting your lusts does not have to mean the break of your pride."
ro "Become Ulcros lady. Rule at his side. Be his queen. It is the best recommendation I can give you in this thing. It is the only viable path."

"Delane went silent. She didnt seem to outwardly accept his statement. But, at the same time, the refusal or ridicule of the idea that she would have once given was gone."

ele "Thank you for your advice, hero Rowan. And for your discretion. I will consider my situation carefully. "

"She was so close to acceptance, he could almost taste it in the air. Maybe one final push..."

ro "You are a Lady of the House Delane. You are not the prisoner to circumstances. You still have choices. What you choose could decide the future of your entire house."
ro "Pleasure. Power. Luxury. All of it can be yours, and in so doing your ancestors would be proud."

"She didnt reply to this idea, either. At least not overtly. But, her head bowed darkly."

ele "I understand."

"Just like that the conversation ended. There was no more point in pleasantries. Rowan said a quick goodbye, explaining the sun was rising. She quietly nodded along as he left. Her mind had other places to be."
"Rowan would need to check in with Ulcro the next opportunity he had. By then, his plan may have already been successful."

$ ulcro_path = 3
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note14')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note16')
$ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note28')
jump campMenu
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
label delaneRescuePlan:

if delane_plan == False:

    scene bg26 with fade

    "So here he was: in the middle of an unfriendly orc camp, servant to a pair of maniacal power tripping half-demons. Once hero, now oppressor."
    "But perhaps it didnt need to be that way. He was helpless to save Alexia - at least for now. But in Delanes case"
    "Rescuing her would be no easy task. Her tent, while easy to get inside, was nevertheless in the middle of Ulcros camp. Rowan had to get her out of the tent, to the edge of the camp, past the guard towers and orc patrols, and into the woods."
    "A diversion would be necessary to draw attention away from Delanes tent and his escape route. The fewer orcs there were around, the better."
    "Perhaps some of the orcs he knew could arrange for one, without asking too many questions about the purpose of it."
    "Batri orcs were always itching for a fight, so as long as he builds up their trust with him, he might be able to use them to achieve his goals."
    "Besides a diversion, he needed a reliable way out of the camp. Two cloaked figures walking into the woods would be simply too suspicious."
    "Perhaps there was someone that would help him with this, but if worse came to worst, as long as he studies the perimeter carefully, he should be able to find some structural weak point to exploit."
    "With both of these elements in place, victory would be almost assured."

    if delane_trust == 3:
        "With both of these elements in place, victory would be almost assured."
    else:

        "And of course, he would need Delanes trust. Without it, the rescue wouldnt go past her tent."
        "But once everything was ready He could proceed with certainty that victory was all but assured."

    " If it was something he wanted to do."
    if serveChoice == 4:
        "Rowan furrowed his eyebrows. This really wouldnt help his overall goal, but"
        scene black with fade
        "Perhaps it was one bridge he didnt want to cross."
    else:

        "Rowan licked his lips nervously. Andras was already aware a noblewoman was the axis of conflict in the camp. Delane vanishing into thin air would be far too suspicious for the twins to ignore."
        " But was it really that good of an excuse to sit idly by and do as he was told? "
        "If he doesnt make a stand here"
        scene black with fade
        "When will he?"

    $ delane_plan = True

    jump campMenu
else:


    jump escapePlanMenu


label escapePlanMenu:

$ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note30')


menu:
    "Approach Batris men." if delane_status == "tent" and batri_raid_count > 1 and delane_plan == True and delaneDistraction == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump batriBoysFight

    "See if Ulgan can help." if delane_status == "tent" and rowan_has_met_ulgan == True and delane_plan == True and delaneDistraction == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump ulganHelp

    "Use Cla-Mins Goons." if delane_status == "tent" and claminShop == 'orc blackmail' and delane_plan == True and delaneDistraction == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump claminsGoons

    "Observe the perimeter." if delane_status == "tent" and delane_plan == True and delaneEscapePerimeter < 1 and avatar.mp > 5:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump observePerimeter

    "Ask the Matron for Help." if (delane_status == "tent" and delane_plan == True and orcMatronState == 2 and delaneEscapePerimeter < 1) or  (delane_status == "tent" and delane_plan == True and orcMatronState == 3 and delaneEscapePerimeter < 1):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump orcMatronHelp

    "Rescue Delane." if delane_status == "tent" and delane_plan == True and delaneDistraction == True and delane_trust > 2 and delaneEscapePerimeter > 0:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump orciadEscape

    "Leave the planning until later." if delane_status == "tent" and delane_plan == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump campMenu



label batriBoysFight:

scene bg26 with fade

if batriBoysFirst == True:
    "After proving himself in raids, playing the orcs should be easy. There were several ways he could get them to cooperate and he had to decide which was best."
    "He only had one shot at it."
    $ batriBoysFirst = False
else:

    pass

label batriPlanMenu:
scene bg26 with fade

menu:
    "Bribe them with alcohol. (100 gold)" if avatar.gold > 99:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Securing the alcohol was no problem."
        if all_actors['cla_min'].relation > 49:
            "He planned to talk with some of the merchants inside the camp, but after mentioning the issue to Cla-Min through the amulet, the thrifty goblin ended up arranging a quick delivery to the camp, just for him."
            "She still had him pay, albeit only enough to cover the expenses."
            $ avatar.gold -= 60
        else:
            "The camp had some merchants in it, that were willing to provide a barrel or two, for the right price."
            "Rowan was in no position to negotiate, but at least the whole transaction went through smoothly."
            $ avatar.gold -= 100
        "He met the orc raiders at the usual place, and his arrival was met with some enthusiastic shouts, but largely, his presence would be ignored."
        "One would think they would be more welcoming of him after all the battles he fought at their side, but the deep-rooted resentment for humanity would not be overcome so easily."
        "Thats what the alcohol was for. It was difficult to place yourself above somebody else when you were both shitfaced and laying in the mud."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        show wild orc neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
        show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with moveinright
        ro "Lets celebrate! For all the successful raid thus far, and for all the raids in the future!"
        ro "And for warchief Batri!"
        ro "The ale is on me!"
        "A boisterous cheer erupted among the orcs. They were not difficult people to please, but then again, no soldier ever complained about a free drink."
        hide wild orc with moveoutleft
        hide orc soldier with moveoutright
        "For the next two hours, Rowan traveled from group to group, laughing and drinking with them, expressing his admiration for the younger contender, and contempt for Ulcro."
        "Alcohol and tribal policy worked them up easily, but Rowan was careful not to overdo it. He needed them receptive to his words, not start a brawl."
        jump batriBoysMain

    "Sweet talk them." if batriSweetFail == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "He met the orc raiders at the usual place, and his arrival was met with enthusiastic shouts, with many of the orcs waving to him as he approached the group."
            "Ever the diplomat, he tried to be good company during the raids. After several of them, he managed to ingrain himself fairly well into the usual party."
            show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
            ro "Tog, did you win the contest for Sharns favor?"
            show wild orc neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
            wo "Bah, no. Stupid Ulag won, by jugglin."
            wo "Jugglin!"
            if avatar.corruption > 70:
                ro "Break his fingers while he sleeps. That will teach him a lesson!"
            else:
                show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
                ro "Thats rough. Maybe next time."
            show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
            hide wild orc with moveoutleft
            show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with moveinright
            ro "Kril, you need that armor patched. Next Rosarian knight we meet will skewer you like a fish if you dont."
            os "Shuddup, or youll need your face patched!"
            hide orc solder with moveoutright
            "Rowan shook his head disapprovingly, knowing all too well he had to keep pestering him on this or else the orc will never listen."
            "He walked among them as an equal. Getting them to do his bidding would be easy. If he complained what bastards Ulcro supporters were and how he wanted to put them in their place, he was certain they would lend him his ears."
            "And he did just that. For over two hours he worked them, and little by little the mood shifted, as the anger at Ulcro increased."
            jump batriBoysMain
        else:
            "He met the orc raiders at the usual place, and his arrival was met with some enthusiastic shouts, but largely, his presence would be ignored."
            "One would think they would be more welcoming of him after all the battles he fought at their side, but the deep-rooted resentment for humanity would not be overcome so easily."
            "Luckily for him, their resentment for Ulcros men was far greater."
            if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                "For the next two hours, he walked among them, engaging in small talk."
                "He would mention, as subtly as he could, how he heard Ulcros men talking crap about Batri and his raiders. How they all thought his followers were undisciplined, weak little goblins."
                if all_actors['cla_min'].relation > 49:
                    show rowan necklace concerned behind bg26
                    ro "(Cla-min, forgive me.)"
                    hide rowan
                else:
                    pass
                "He told them he saw Ulcros slaves, and how they were obviously hogging all the good looking females to themselves."
                "That was obviously a lie, but the grass was always greener on the other side."
                "For the next two hours, he would spin more and more fantastic tales of real and imagined offenses Ulcros men committed against Batris orcs. His favorite was pissing in the same river they drink from."
                "He was fairly certain they all did so regardless. Orc had no concept of hygiene. But it got them fired up, and thats what mattered."
                jump batriBoysMain
            else:
                "For the next hour, he walked from group to group, trying to engage in small talk, and set them against Ulcro and his men."
                "But after a while, he saw he overplayed his hand. He spoke too harshly, too disrespectfully, and in a rare display of orc unity, Batris men started to defend the ruling warchief."
                "Learning his lesson, he tried to salvage the situation, but it was too late. He squandered the trust he built up during the raids, and there was no way he would be getting it back."
                "Hell have to find another way to obtain a distraction."
                show rowan necklace angry behind bg26
                ro "(Damn it!)"
                $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_rage",], "normal_damage")
                hide rowan
                $ batriSweetFail = True
                jump batriPlanMenu

    "Taunt them." if batriTauntFail == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        " He met the orc raiders at the usual place, and his arrival was met with some enthusiastic shouts, but largely, his presence would be ignored."
        "It wouldnt last for long. He would be playing it loose here, but if his gambit plays off, they'll all be eating from his hand soon enough."
        show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
        show wild orc neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
        show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with moveinright
        ro "Ive been working my ass off, helping Batri show everyone what a bunch of weaklings Ulcro and his men are."
        ro "And all you guys are doing is go on a raid once a week, and call it a fucking day!"
        "He now had a small gathering around it. All he needed was"
        wo "Hey, ya tryin to get yerself killed?!"
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        ro "(So predictable.)"
        show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
        ro "No, Im trying to get the orcs who are supposed to be my allies pull their damn weight!"
        "The orc growled at him and started to approach him slowly. Rowan met his furious glare with his own, cold stare."
        if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "He stopped a few steps away from him. They all saw Rowan fight in the raids. They knew he was not someone they could just walk over."
            wo "Oh yeah?"
            wo "So whadya suggest we do?"
            wo "Or are ya here to just talk trash?"
            show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
            "He gathered them around and started to explain his idea. Anger, once aroused, was easy to redirect. Hey only needed some time to talk them over."
            jump batriBoysMain
        else:
            "They all saw Rowan fight. They knew he was not one to be trifled with"
            "But anger clouded the orcs judgment. With an intimidating roar, he closed the distance between them and aimed a punch at his face."
            if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                show rowan necklace angry at midright with moveoutright
                "Rowan dodged the blow easily, and sucker punched his attacker in the stomach. He followed up with a quick uppercut, and then another punch, straight in the face."
                hide orc soldier with dissolve
                show rowan necklace angry at center with moveinright
                ro "Any more distractions, or can we move on to what is important for all of us?"
                ro "Showing Ulcros men where their place is."
                "The group followed with an unenthusiastic grunt of approval. Morale was low, but it didnt matter."
                "Rowan only needed some time to talk them over, and with his position reestablished, he was free to work his magic."
                jump batriBoysMain
            else:
                "He raised his arms to block the punch, but the raw force of it sent him reeling."
                show rowan necklace angry at midleft with moveoutleft
                hide rowan with dissolve
                show orc soldier neutral at center with moveinright
                "He collapsed to the ground, the orc now hovering over him. He quickly jumped up and placed his hand on the hilt of his sword, in case the orc moved in for the kill."
                "But the warrior only looked down on him contempt."
                os "Ya good raider."
                os "Stick to dat."
                "The surrounding orcs all nodded in agreement, and the group slowly started to dissipate."
                "Whatever respect Rowan built up over the last weeks vanished into thin air. There was no way they would help him now."
                "Hell have to find another way."
                show rowan necklace angry behind bg26
                ro "(Damn it!)"
                $ avatar.take_damage (["face",], "normal_damage")
                hide rowan
                $ batriTauntFail = True
                jump batriPlanMenu

label batriBoysMain:

scene bg26 with fade

"But his efforts did not go unnoticed. One of Batri lieutenants, that often led the raids, was watching him attentively over the course of the evening."
"He now saw fit to approach him."

show wild orc neutral at edgeright with moveinright

wo "Humi!"

show wild orc neutral at center with moveinright
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"The orc  a young, lean, almost human-like fighter  put his arm around his shoulder, apparently trying to be friendly."

show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve

wo "So nice to see ya."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

wo "Whatya schemin?"

"From what Rowan recalled, this one was one of the more aggressive supporters, not shying away from violence and underhanded tactics. Perhaps he could be of use to him."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with moveoutleft
show wild orc neutral at midright with moveoutright

"He untangled himself from him and faced him with a friendly smile."

ro "Scheming already"
ro "I merely thought Id get the boys fired up a little."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Weve been raiding for weeks now, and Ulcro and his men still think they can look down on us."
ro "So I have been thinking That maybe we could rough them up a little Put them in their place."

"Rowan saw the orcs eyes liven up. Nothing made the orcs more happy than the perspective of abusing others."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Disgusting, really."
else:
    pass

show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with moveinright

"Rowan explained his idea once more. He already had the support of the regular raiders, and once the commanding officer took the bait, the matter was settled."

os "Ha ha ha! I like you Rowan."
os "Tell us when and where."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "(Distraction acquired.)"

$ delaneDistraction = True

jump campMenu


label ulganHelp:

scene bg26 with fade

if ulganHelpFirst == True:

    "For what he had to do, he needed expendable tools. For the most part, he wasnt ingrained well enough into the tribe for anybody to trust him with starting a fight just because he told them to."
    "He needed to convince them. Bribe them. And luckily for him, there was one orc who he knew he would be able to buy, despite the limited resources at his disposal."
    "Ulgan, the short, hardworking, underappreciated orc he met back when he trained his reflexes with the acolytes of the priest of Kharos."
    "Smart and ambitious, he would be the perfect right-hand man for what Rowan had planned."
    "He found him after he saw the Kharos followers return from yet another training session. He took him to the side, and briefly explained what he needed of him, and what he offered in return:"
    "An officer position among the Bloodmeen orcs, once all of this was over."
    "He hoped it would be enough, but Ulgan didn't bite. He would get Rowan the diversion he wanted, and he wouldn't ask any question. But it would require him to call a few favors from his friend."
    "All of them were to receive officer positions in Bloodmeen. This was not negotiable."
    "He drove a high bargain, but Rowan could make it happen. Andras did not care for individual orc promotions, so he doubted there was any risk included."
    "But it would be a massive hit to orc morale. All of them believed might makes right, and such blatant favoritism was bound to cause a backlash."
else:

    "The option of making a deal with Ulgan was still available, even if it meant potential backlash with the other orcs."


menu:
    "Agree to his terms.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if serveChoice == 4:
            "The morale starts being an issue, he'll find some way to deal with it later. For now, this was the quickest way to secure a distraction."
        else:
            "Of course, Rowan couldnt care less for orc morale. They had to perform just well enough for Andras not to cut his head off, thats all."
        "Rowan shook his hand and told him the details. They established a spot in Rosaria where Rowan would meet them a month after everything was resolved."
        "Quick and easy. Amazing how having the right person for the right job sped things up."
        $ delaneDistraction = True
        $ ulganBloodmeen = True
        jump campMenu
    "Reject the deal.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Getting just one orc into Castle Bloodmeen who could suspect he had anything to do with Delane's rescue was a risk. A whole group of them was madness."
        "He will find another way."
        jump campMenu


label observePerimeter:

scene bg26 with fade

if observePerimeterFirst == True:
    "Finding a hole in the orc perimeter wasnt difficult. Their patrols were spotty, orcs routinely failed to show at their guarding posts on time, and most of them rarely paid attention to anything."
    "But with Delane on his back, he wouldnt have the luxury of waiting for an opening to appear. He needed a weakness he could reliably exploit when the time is right."
    "And locating one required night, after night, after night, of careful observations. Identifying what guards occupied what spots, when they arrived, when they left, and what they did before and after their shift."
    "Mind numbing work, but there was no way around it."
    "With nothing to focus on his thoughts strayed to other matters. To Castle Bloodmeen, and the people in it."
    if all_actors['alexia'].relation > 30:
        "He wondered how his wife was doing."
        if get_actor_job('alexia')=='maid':
            "Was it really okay, for him to let her work under Jezera? Rowan had no doubt the demoness would use the opportunity to mess with her, and would do so as often as possible."
            "Alexia was no hero. Could she withstand the pressure?"
            "He hoped she would."
        elif get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant' and alexia_knows_magic == True:
            "It was a stroke of luck, really, to learn that Alexia had such magical potential."
            "He wasnt certain what influence the elf sorceress would have on his wife, but it couldnt be worse than what the twins would do to her if she didnt have a protector like Cliohna."
            "And perhaps, in time, her newfound magic would prove helpful, in one way or another."
        elif get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge':
            "He was lucky that Andras took interest in Greyhide. The minotaur smith was most certainly a gift from the goddess."
            "As long as Alexia stayed by his side, he was sure nothing bad would happen to her."
        elif get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding':
            "He wasnt certain if the Breeding Pens were such a good fit for Alexia. He knew Draith wouldnt try any funny business, but if a drider broke loose"
            "He didnt want to think about it."
        elif get_actor_job('alexia')=='barmaid':
            "Perhaps being a tavern wench wasnt the peak of Alexias dreams, but it was the least he could do to her."
            "Give her a chance to meet, talk with someone other than the twins and their slaves."
            " And if she hears a helpful rumor or two, it would be all the better."
        else:
            "Living in castle Bloodmeen must have been tough for her. She didnt really complain about anything, but"
            "If something did go astray, with Andras or with Jezera, would she even tell him? Or would she suffer the abuse in silence, unwilling to add to his worries?"
            "He couldnt know."
    else:
        if helayna_escape_method == "no escape":
            "How was Helayna doing? Was the ring acting up again? Were the twins causing her trouble?"
            "Was Alexia causing her trouble?"
            "..."
            "A long time ago, he promised he would no woman other than Alexia in his wife. Now"
            "Now it seemed his thoughts were occupied with anyone but her. He knew it wasnt right, but he couldnt help it."
        if helayna_escape_method == "rowan":
            "Was Helayna safe? Ever since her escape, he had no news about her whereabouts."
            "At least that proved the twins had yet to get their fingers on her, and Rowan took solace in that. Her escape was a considerable hit to their authority, so if they ever get their fingers on her once more, their punishment would be as public as it was cruel."
            " If Helayna gets to Prothea unharmed, and he manages to rescue Delane, then it would be proof there was still some good he could do in the twins service."
            "Even though Helayna would never have to escape from castle Bloodmeen if he didnt help the twins capture Reave Keep in the first place."
        else:
            if rowanJezSex > rowanAndrasSex:
                " What will Jezera do to him if, Goddess protect him, she learns he decided to rescue Delane rather than recruit the orcs?"
                "Will she tie him up? Have him kiss her feet? Hold his head between her legs and order him to lick till she cums as many times as many weeks Rowan wasted in the orc camp?"
                show rowan necklace concerned behind bg26
                ro ""
                hide rowan
                "He swallowed heavily. Maybe he shouldnt be spending so much time with the demoness"
            elif rowanAndrasSex > rowanJezSex:
                " What will Andras do to him if, Goddess protect him, he learns he decided to rescue Delane rather than recruit the orcs?"
                "Will he fuck his mouth with his cock, force him to eat his cum? Will he take his ass, caring not for his protests?"
                show rowan necklace concerned behind bg26
                ro ""
                hide rowan
                "He swallowed heavily. Maybe he shouldnt be spending so much time with the demon"
            elif rowanJezSex > 0 and rowanJezSex == rowanAndrasSex:
                " What will the twins do to him if, Goddess protect him, they learn he decided to rescue Delane rather than recruit the orcs?"
                "Will Jezera tie him up? Have him kiss her feet? Hold his head between her legs and order him to lick till she cums as many times as many weeks Rowan wasted in the orc camp?"
                "Will Andras fuck his mouth with his cock, force him to eat his cum? Will he take his ass, caring not for his protests?"
                "Or will they both take him  Jezera forcing him to eat her pussy while Andras fucks his ass?"
                show rowan necklace concerned behind bg26
                ro ""
                hide rowan
                "He swallowed heavily. Maybe he shouldnt be spending so much time with the twins"
            else:
                " When was the last time he did something nice to his wife? He tried to be faithful, as much as he could, and he felt her drifting away from him."
                "He was saving one woman, despite slowly, but surely, losing the one he swore to protect."
                show rowan necklace angry behind bg26
                ro "(Damn it)"
                hide rowan
                "Alexia had nobody else in the castle but him. He should pay more attention to her, if he wanted her to remain by his side when all of this was over."

    "This, and other thoughts plagued him as he studied the guards routine through the week."
    "He made note of several orcs that failed to show up on time or left early. He would have to check during his next visit if it was merely a one-time thing or a chronic occurrence."
    "For the time being, his work here was done."

    $ observePerimeterFirst = False
    $ avatar.mp -= 5
    return
else:

    if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success" or perimeterSearchCount == 2:
        "Finally, Rowan found what he was looking for."
        "A lone orc, overlooking one of the north-east guard towers, near the area where Tarish and Ulcros factions bordered one another."
        "All the other towers were pretty far away, so he was largely responsible for keeping an eye on this part of the camp exit."
        "Shame he had a nasty gambling habit, and a tendency to drink while playing. Of the three shifts Rowan witnessed him on, he arrived late in all of them. Always at least half an hour late. Always leaving the tower empty, as the other guard had long since lost his patience with him."
        "This would be their escape route. It was a bit off the beaten path, but he would have plenty of leeway during the escape itself."
        if delaneDistraction == True:
            "He now he had everything he needed for the escape."
        else:
            "Now all he needed was a distraction for the guards, and they were good to go."
        $ delaneEscapePerimeter = 1
        jump campMenu
    else:


        "Once again, Rowan has spent the entire week looking for the hole in the orc defenses."
        "None of the openings he checked thus far proved to be reliable. One time slip-ups, all of them. Frustrating, but to be expected."
        "Perhaps next week, hell have more luck."
        $ perimeterSearchCount += 1
        $ avatar.mp -= 5
        return


label claminsGoons:

scene black with fade

"For what he had to do, he needed expendable tools. And thanks to Cla-Min, he now had some."


scene bg26 with fade
show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"It took him some time to find them. A group of four orcs, huddled together at the outskirts of the orc camp. Dressed in worn-out armor and carrying rusted axes with chipped blades. A sorry lot. But he wasnt organizing a parade. "

ro "I believe I have something that belongs to you."

"Four sets of tired eyes turned to him. In his hand, he held a small, iron amulet. A crude depiction of a greatsword, only three inches long, with half of the hilt guard broken off. "

show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve

"One of the orcs started getting up, reaching for his axe. Another grabbed him by the arm, shaking his head."

orcl "Deal is deal. Little Goblin held her end. Boss would want us to keep ours."

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"A snarl was his response, but the orc relented. Rowan kept his expression neutral - they were not as easily cowed as he had hoped, but a sense of honour could be to his advantage."

ro "You will do me a favour. No questions asked. Not a word to anyone of it. And in return, the amulet is yours."

orcl "It will be done."

"Three sombre nods followed, without a moment of reluctance. Just like that. Cla-Min prided herself for delivering top quality goods, but this time she has truly outdone herself."
"He weighed the iron amulet in his hand, curious."

ro "All for this?"

hhorc "Tis a symbol! How dare you-"

"Again, the orc was stopped by his more level headed brother. He sized Rowan up, his small eyes holding no ill will for the man. "

orcl "It is symbol. Of tribe Fang Yur. We are what remains. Served great Balag, many years ago."

hhorc "Served till glorious end! He not like Ulcro. Ulcro coward. Shoulda die with Lord. Like warchief."

ro "I doubt it would make much of a difference."

orcl "Matter of honour. Not many understand."

"A weary sigh escaped the orc's lips. Two of his comrades wouldnt even lift their eyes."

orcl "Didnt want to sell amulet. But Goblin promised to give back. For favour."

"For a favour. Rowan could only suspect how hard of a decision that was."
"He turned the amulet in his fingers, then came to a decision of his own. He walked up to the group, and held it before the resigned orc. The old warrior looked at him for a moment, then reached out with his hand."
"Rowan placed the amulet down. Their word was more than enough."

ro "You will cause a fight at a place and time of my choosing. The larger the better. Make it last through the night, if you can."

orcl "It will. That we swear."

ro "Good. I will find you when the time is right."

hide rowan with moveoutleft
scene black with fade

"He pulled the hood further onto his eyes, and turned around, disappearing into the night."
"With allies like that Perhaps Delanes rescue wasnt a pipe dream after all."

$ delaneDistraction = True
return


label orcMatronHelp:

scene bg26 with fade

"Rowan found the matron in Tarish camp again, teaching a teenage female orc how to cook a proper stew. Curious, he decided to stay a while, out of their field of view, to watch the elder woman work."
"The matron showed remarkable patience with her protegee, explaining everything in great detail, with only occasional snark."
"But the younger orc wasnt one to take it stoically forever, no matter the age difference, and ended up biting back at one point."
"The orc matron smacked her over the head so hard, Rowan was sure she gave her a concussion. The younger orc merely muttered a word of apology, and got back to seeing to the cauldron."
"Not exactly his preferred method of teaching, but it wasnt his place to speak up. Besides, he had a different objective here."
"The matron was one of the few orcs who were able to outgrow the orcs innate desire for destruction. Anything that would put Rowan  and castle Bloodmeen by extent - in opposition to the orcs camp, was within her interest."
"Getting her to help ought to be easy."
"Not wanting to attract too much attention, he quietly relocated himself, so that the Orc Matron could see him. Her eyes found him quickly  and narrowed with anger almost instantly. To her, he was a warbringer."
"His presence never heralded anything good."
"Rowan signaled for her to follow, and after some hesitation, she did."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

orcm "Warbringer. What do you want?"

"He led her away from the heart of the camp, to a nice, secluded spot, where they could talk freely."

ro "Ive come to ask for a favor."

"The Matron bared her teeth. Rowan couldnt say if she was smiling, or mocking him. Both, maybe."

orcm "How unlike you and your master. Your kind rarely asks us for anything. Usually you just take."

ro "And you give it to us freely. You always do."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Weve been through this."

"Her mocking smile faltered."

orcm "Yes. Yes we did. Which makes me wonder What do you need of me?"
orcm "We both know how this ends. Why do you torture me with your presence?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Thats not exactly true."
ro "This time, the outcome isnt preordained."

if orcMatronState == 2:
    "Her eyes narrowed, and she closed in, growling. Rowan felt her unpleasant breath on his face, but refused to take a step back."
    orcm "Is that so? You sounded fairly sure it was the last time we walked."
    orcm "That we would end up slaves to your master."
    "Rowan wasnt one to allow cheap intimidation tactics like this one to work on him, so he kept his gaze steady, and his voice firm."
    ro "And it might still happen."
    ro "Or it might not."
    ro "There is Something I need to do."
    ro "I cant go into details, but if I am successful, things might turn out differently for you."
    ro "Maybe you wont end slaves up as to my master after all."
    ro " Maybe you will yet find peace."
    if avatar.corruption > 70:
        "He didnt believe a thing he said. Even if by some chance the orcs escapes the twins yoke, theyll just find themselves embroiled in another conflict soon enough."
        "They are born beasts, and they will die beasts."
        if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            jump matronHelpGranted
        else:
            jump matronHelpDenied
    else:
        "The odds of that were slim. The orcs were a vicious race, and even if they escape the twins yoke, they were likely to find themselves embroiled in some other conflict soon enough."
        "But they would have a chance. And sometimes that was all people needed."
        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            jump matronHelpGranted
        else:
            jump matronHelpDenied
else:

    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "We dont have to be slaves. We dont have to just let fate decide our role in all this."
    "A short, dry lough escaped her lips."
    orcm "High words, given your position. Did something change, Warbringer? Are you free to do as you please?"
    "The last time they talked, in a moment of weakness, Rowan let it slip that his own role in all of this was not entirely voluntarily. Back then, he cursed himself for it."
    "But now this would be the bridge that would help close the gap between them."
    ro "No, I am not."
    if serveChoice == 2:
        ro "But I am tired of being afraid."
    elif serveChoice == 1:
        ro "But I cant wait forever for the right time to strike."
    elif serveChoice == 3:
        ro "But I cant doom one woman just to protect another."
    else:
        pass
    jump matronHelpMain




label matronHelpGranted:

orcm "But you need my help to succeed."

"Rowan nodded in response, and the matron growled in frustration. She paced angrily in front of him, unwilling to make the call."

orcm "Empty words. False hope, dipped in pretty rhetoric!"
orcm " Is what I want to say."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Perhaps some pretty rhetoric."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "But these are not empty promises."
ro "What I am about to do is very dangerous, but believe me, you want me to succeed."

orcm "But you cant tell more until I agree to help. Yeah, yeah, I get it."

"She turned away from him, turned her gaze to the orc camp."
"Rowan recognized that look instantly. He knew it by heart. He saw it every time he would order the young men of Rosaria villages to pick up arms against Karnas."
"This mixture of fear and longing. The home they grew up in, would they see it again? Will they stop the enemy before his claws reach that what is most dear to them? Will it stand without them, or will it crumble to dust the moment they turn their eyes away from it?"
"And if it does crumble to dust, will they ever find another like it?"
"How many camps was the matron part of, in her long life?"

orcm " Fine."

"One too many."

orcm "What do you need?"

jump matronHelpMain

label matronHelpDenied:

orcm "Empty words. False hope, dipped in pretty rhetoric, meant to bend me to your will."
orcm "You want to change the outcome?"
orcm "Leave and never return. Tell your master you failed. Tell them the orcs will never serve their kind."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Its not only about you-"

orcm "Of course not."
orcm "Were just pawns here. To be used and thrown away."

"She sighed, too tired to continue. Before, Rowan guessed she must have been in her fifties, but when she slanted her shoulders in defeat, the overwhelming feeling of hopelessness added twenty more years to her body."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

orcm "Just go."
orcm "Do what you must, and dont bother me again."

" He would find no help here."

$ orcMatronState = 5

jump campMenu


label matronHelpMain:

ro "I need you to help me smuggle someone out of the camp."
ro "I need you to help me rescue Eleanor Delane."

"He saw her eyes widen. The name was known to those who kept their ears to the ground."

orcm "Delane The noblewoman everyone lost their head over."
orcm "She asked you to get her, right? Tarish? Batri as well? In return for their support."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "And Ulcro wanted me to convince her to love him."

orcm "In return for support."
ro "In return for support."

orcm ""
orcm "The entire tribe."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

orcm "All the men, women and children."
orcm "Sold for one for one human pussy."
orcm "Unbelievable."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"The matron let a pained groan, and Rowan couldnt help but sympathize. He couldnt comprehend the twins priority pyramid either."

ro "Can you get her through the camp perimeter?"

"The matron nodded, still stunned by the revelation."
"Regardless, he could leave the matter in her hands."

$ delaneEscapePerimeter = 2
jump campMenu


label orciadEscape:

$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note14')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note15')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note16')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note17')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note18')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note20')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note21')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note22')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note23')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note24')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note25')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note29')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note30')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note31')


scene bg30 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show eleanor rags happy at midright with dissolve

ele "Rowan, as always your presence brightens my day. What news do you bring?"

ro "The one you were waiting for all this time."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show eleanor rags concerned at midright with dissolve

ro "Everything is in place, my lady. We leave the camp tonight."

"At first, Delane did not seem to comprehend his word. For so long, the prospect of freedom seemed so far away."
"She held on it, held on to that hope, despite knowing she was likely just deluding herself."
"And now Rowan told her that by the end of the night, she will once more be a free woman."

show eleanor rags happy at midright with dissolve

ele "Rowan, I ..."

if delane_corruption_occurred == True:
    show eleanor rags concerned at midright with dissolve
    ele "Thank you, thank you so much."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ele "Truth be told, I don't know how much longer I would be able to keep my sanity intact."
    ele "I've been visited by this... "
    show eleanor rags concerned at midright with dissolve
    "A deep blush entered her face, and she found herself unable to continue."
    ele "No, it doesn't matter anymore. What's important is finally getting out of this hellish nightmare."

elif (delane_corruption_occurred == False) and (ulcro_path > 1):
    ele "Truth be told, I was starting to lose hope."
    ele "With the way you spoke of Ulcro, I feared you had given up on finding a way to free me."
    ele "I apologize for ever doubting you. You truly are a man of your word."
    ele "Thank you, for everything."
else:

    ele "Thank you, for everything."
    ele "I apologize for ever doubting your intentions. You truly are a hero. "

show eleanor rags neutral at midright with dissolve

ele "..."
ele "But I should not celebrate this early. I take it the escape will not be easy?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I will explain the plan shortly, but first"
ro "I fear you will have to suffer through one more indignity."

if delane_abduction == True:
    "He brought the sack he received from Tarish up and pushed it through the bars. Inside- "
else:

    "He brought the sack he had prepared beforehand and pushed it through the bars. Inside- "

"Tattered, heavy robes. Jars of mud, fat. Make-up."

show eleanor rags angry at midright with dissolve

"Bindings."

ro "Even at night, I can generally explore the camp without any of the orcs disturbing me."
ro "But I cannot guarantee this will be the case if I am accompanied by a cloaked figure walking behind me."

show eleanor rags neutral at midright with dissolve

ele "So you will have me play the role of a lowly slave, freshly captured."

ro "I am afraid so."

show eleanor rags happy at midright with dissolve

ele "A small price for freedom."
ele "When do we leave?"

ro "Within the next hour. My allies will start their diversion when an opportunity presents itself."

ele "Then Ill begin my preparations at once."


"Delane grabbed the sack and disappeared behind the doors. Rowan knelt before them, and bringing up a pin, started to pick to lock to her cell."
"This was way nowhere near his usual area of expertise, but Rowan wasnt concerned. A long time ago, an old friend explained the basic principles of the art to him, so he wasnt a complete novice."
"For the crude locks the orcs employed, he only needed time."


if delane_abduction == True:
    "His fingers worked relentlessly, while his mind wandered."
    "By the time the sun rises, Delane will know the hero of Karst has betrayed her. She will be in captivity once more, this time at the mercy of someone whose plans were far more wicked than Ulcros ever were."
    "She will be stripped naked and used as a public relief toy to appease the camp orcs."
    "And Jezera's potion will make sure she enjoys every moment of it."
    if avatar.corruption > 69:
        "It will most certainly be quite the show, though he expected it to be orc exclusive."
        "A bit of a shame, to be honest."
    else:
        ro ""
        "The things he did in the twins service"
else:


    pass

"By the time a distant shout crossed the air, Rowan had unlocked the doors with plenty of time to spare."
"The cell was open. The distraction has arrived."
"This was it."


ro "Are you ready?"

ele "Yes."



"Delane stepped forward, out of her cell, her disguise ready. With an unflattering, heavy robe hiding her figure, with her hair in disarray and with her face hidden under a layer of dirt, she was almost unrecognizable from the proud lady Rowan knew."
"She even used the presented makeup to give herself a black eye."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Impressive. I believe this will fool most of the orcs we meet."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Well done."


show eleanor rags angry at midright with dissolve

ele "Please do not praise me for my ability to make myself look like a beaten up slave."

ro "My deepest apologies."

"Delane scoffed, clearly not believing a word he just said. "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

show eleanor rags neutral at midright with dissolve

"A moment of reprieve, before both of them put their lives on the line."
"Not wanting to waste any more time, Eleanor presented her hands, and Rowan put the leather bindings on. She would be of no use in a fight anyway, and this way her disguise was far more convincing."

ro "Lets go."

hide rowan with moveoutleft
hide eleanor with moveoutleft
scene black with fade

scene bg26 with fade
show eleanor rags neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"One never realized how full of life a camp at night could be, until every person passing by, every gaze met, could herald an untimely doom."
"He and Delane traversed the camp under the cover of darkness, away from the torches and campfires."
"Before, Rowan feared Delane would give them away  misstep and trip, likely over some random peg in the ground."
"But the noblewoman proved more competent than he expected. She stepped lightly, without a sound. Anticipating this very day, she must have practiced in her tent, and Rowan was deeply grateful for it. Because of that, he was free to lead her into the shadows whenever possible."
"But these were not always an option. Every now and then, they had to cross an open field, or some often frequented camp path."

if avatar.skill_roll("stealth", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "For most people, this would have been an impossible obstacle - dangerous waters, where one had to take a deep breath, close his eyes, and make a leap forward, hoping for the best."
    "But not him. He waited for groups too drunk or agitated to pay attention to them, and used them for cover, blending with the crowd."
    "Nobody spared them a glance."
    jump escapePart2
else:

    pass

"Whenever they did, Rowan straightened his back and put on his fiercest expression, walking with the full authority that came with being the Bloodmeen seneschal."
"Delane lowered her head and slanted her shoulders, doing her best to appear cowed and demure, as was expected of her."

if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "Obviously, they attracted some attention. Once, Rowan saw two orcs eye Delane's chest with great interest. One of them even took a step towards them  but when he saw Rowans cold glare, he hesitated, and backed off."
    "Not wishing to give the orcs the opportunity to change their mind, Rowan grabbed Delane by the arm and hurried on."
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    hide eleanor with moveoutright
else:

    "Most of the time, their deception worked. Orcs walked past them, showing some interest in Rowans slave, but his cold glare usually scared them away."
    "Usually."
    "A pair of orcs took great interest in her chest, and despite Rowans scowling, started to approach the two humans."
    if delane_abduction == True:
        "Only for a drunk orc woman to crash right into them."
        wo "Ey, watch where yous goin!"
        femorc "Ya watch where yous standin!"
        "Taking advantage of the distraction, Rowan grabbed Delane by the arm and quickly hurried on."
        hide rowan with moveoutright
        hide eleanor with moveoutright
    else:
        "The hero broke into cold sweat. This could get real ugly really fast. "
        ro "This way."
        "He turned right, dragging Delane with him. He tried to lose them behind a large tent-"
        wo "Ey! You!"
        "- but failed."
        ro "(Damn it!)"
        "Running was not an option, it would only attract further attention."
        "He will have to get rid of them quietly."
        show wild orc neutral at midleft with moveinleft
        show orc soldier neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
        ro "What do you want. Dont you see Im busy?"
        wo "Pretty slave you have here, humi."
        wo "Who she for?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
        show wild orc neutral at midright with moveoutright
        "One of the orcs approached him, while another reached out for Delane. He grabbed her by the face roughly, but Delane didnt give him the satisfaction of squealing in pain."
        wo "Hardy. Pretty. All teeth."
        wo "Must be worth a lot."
        "The situation was quickly spiraling out of control. He had to do something right now."

        menu:
            "Bluff your way out of this.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                ro "Oh she is worth a lot."
                ro "Thats why she belongs to warchief Ulcro."
                ro "You two morons are feeling up his property."
                if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                    show wild orc neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
                    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright
                    "The orc pulled his hand back, as if Delane suddenly caught on fire. Sometimes the truth made for the best lies."
                    wo "Me no mess with Ulcro slave."
                    os "Ye. Move on."
                    show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                    ro "Thank you. Have a pleasant night gentlemen."
                    hide wild orc with moveoutleft
                    hide orc soldier with moveoutleft
                    "Were the circumstances any different, hed regret not having a hat he could tip mockingly."
                    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                    "But this was close. Way too close."
                    ele "Wont they be trouble later? They might tell Ulcro they had seen you with me."
                    ro "And admit they witnessed you escaping and did nothing? "
                    show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                    ro "I think were good."
                    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                    "He allowed himself one short chuckle, then focused on the task at hand. They were nowhere close to being out of the woods yet."
                    ro "Lets go."
                    hide rowan with moveoutright
                    hide eleanor with moveoutright
                else:

                    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                    "The two orcs looked at one another, and burst out laughing."
                    wo "Ya, as if da warchief let you walk with his slaves."
                    "Hard way it was then."
                    if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                        os "Att-!"
                        "Before the other orc could shout out an alarm, Rowan took out the knife behind his belt and threw it at his throat."
                        show bg26 with sshake
                        os "Grrlgh!"
                        "Bullseye."
                        "Luck was on his side. The blade hit dead on, stopping his scream midway."
                        hide orc soldier with dissolve
                        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinright
                        "Rowan quickly took out his sword and finished off both orcs with a pair of quick strikes. Delane watched form the side without a word, pale with fear."
                        ro "Quickly, help me drag them to the side."
                        "She nodded numbly. Since they were now off the beaten track, they could hope nobody would discover the bodies until they were far away from the camp."
                        ro "Good, lets go. Go!"
                        hide rowan with moveoutright
                        hide eleanor with moveoutright
                    else:

                        "He drew his sword, and turned to the other orc."
                        os "Attack! Were being att-gah!"
                        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with moveinright
                        "With a swift strike he cut his throat open. But the damage was done."
                        hide orc soldier with dissolve
                        ro "(Shit!)"
                        show bg26 with redflash
                        hide wild orc with dissolve
                        "He quickly finished off the other orc. Couldnt let them question him."
                        ele "What now?"
                        "The plan was bust.They were too far away from their designated exit spot to reach it before somebody stops them."
                        "It was time for plan B."
                        ro "Dont worry about it, just follow my lead."
                        "He sheathed his blade and quickly redirected their steps."
                        hide rowan with moveoutright
                        hide eleanor with moveoutright
                        jump desperateEscape
            "Kill them.":


                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Without a moment of hesitation, Rowan punched the first orc in the face, knocking him out in an instant."
                hide wild orc with dissolve
                if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                    os "Att-!"
                    "Before the other orc could shout out an alarm, Rowan took out the knife behind his belt and threw it at his throat."
                    show bg26 with sshake
                    os "Grrlgh!"
                    "Bullseye."
                    "Luck was on his side. The blade hit dead on, stopping his scream midway."
                    hide orc soldier with dissolve
                    show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinright
                    "Rowan quickly took out his sword and finished off both orcs with a pair of quick strikes. Delane watched form the side without a word, pale with fear."
                    ro "Quickly, help me drag them to the side."
                    "She nodded numbly. Since they were now off the beaten track, they could hope nobody would discover the bodies until they were far away from the camp."
                    ro "Good, lets go. Go!"
                    hide rowan with moveoutright
                    hide eleanor with moveoutright
                else:

                    "He drew his sword, and turned to the other orc."
                    os "Attack! Were being att-gah!"
                    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with moveinright
                    "With a swift strike he cut his throat open. But the damage was done."
                    hide orc soldier with dissolve
                    ro "(Shit!)"
                    show bg26 with redflash
                    hide wild orc with dissolve
                    "He quickly finished off the other orc. Couldnt let them question him."
                    ele "What now?"
                    "The plan was bust.They were too far away from their designated exit spot to reach it before somebody stops them."
                    "It was time for plan B."
                    ro "Dont worry about it, just follow my lead."
                    "He sheathed his blade and quickly redirected their steps."
                    hide rowan with moveoutright
                    hide eleanor with moveoutright
                    jump desperateEscape

            "Let them feel Delane up." if avatar.corruption > 30:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ avatar.corruption += 5
                show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                ro "You should check her tits. Shes hiding a great rack behind those clothes."
                show eleanor rags angry at edgeright with dissolve
                ele "What-?!"
                ele "Ah!"
                "Needing neither encouragement nor, honestly, permission, the orc quickly grabbed Delane under her clothes, roughly feeling her chest."
                show wild orc neutral at midright with moveoutright
                show rowan necklace happy at midleft with moveoutleft
                wo "Haha, nice!"
                wo "Hey, check it out!"
                "The orc called out to his friend, who quickly turned around."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                show bg26 with redflash
                "{i}~swish~{/i}"
                hide wild orc with dissolve
                show bg26 with redflash
                "The first orc didnt even realize what was happening as Rowan slashed his throat open. The second got as far as opening his mouth to shout a warning, only to find his vocal slightly impaired by eight inches of sharp steel."
                hide orc soldier with dissolve
                ro "Help me hide the bodies. Were off the beaten track, so they shouldnt find them until its too late."
                ele "..."
                show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                ro " Sorry for using you as a bait?"
                ele "Apology accepted. Let us never speak of this again."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                show eleanor rags neutral at edgeright with dissolve
                "But they didnt the time to exchange one-liners. Time was of the essence."
                hide rowan with moveoutright
                hide eleanor with moveoutright


label escapePart2:

scene black with fade
scene bg26 with fade

"One extremely stressful half an hour later, the camp's outer towers were within their sight."


if delane_abduction == True:
    "They were nearing the verge of Ulcros side of the camp. The ground where all three factions bordered one another served as a sort of unofficial no mans land."
    "Near the center of the camp, it was where most faction disputes took place. But at the edges of the camp, the area was largely left unattended."
    "It was where the guards were least attentive, if the were even present at all."
    "It was where the wall was either weakest, or literally nonexistent."
    "Once they reached it, Tarish agents could lead them out of the camp without any interruptions."

    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan turned around so Delane could see his face, and offered her a reassuring smile. Almost there, he mouthed."


    show eleanor rags happy at midright with dissolve

    "He saw her return the smile, tears forming in her eyes. She always did her best to maintain her composure, and given her background, she usually had little trouble doing so."
    "But with freedom so close, even she couldn't contain her emotions. She quickly wiped the tears away, and mouthed thank you to her hero once again. To her knight in shining armor."
    "Who was about to hand her over to a rival orc chieftain."

    ro "(...)"

    "Tarish agents awaited them."

    menu:
        "Deliver Delane to Tarish.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            jump tarishEscapeFinale
        "Save Delane - find another way out.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "He couldnt do it. Handing Delane over to Tarish was against everything he ever stood for."
            if avatar.corruption > 50:
                "No matter how far he falls, no matter how much of his soul he sacrifices to the twins, some things were simply going too far."
            else:
                pass
            ro "Change of plans. Were going this way."
            "He quickly changed directions, yanking Delane with him. This was stupid. He knew he was being stupid."
            "But hed rather be a fool, than a mindless tool in the hands of evil."
            $ tarishBetrayed = True
            jump desperateEscape
else:


    "They were nearing the verge of Ulcros side of the camp, next to Tarishs ground. Near the center, this would be a fairly lively place. A sort of no mans land where all three factions settled their disputes."
    "But at the edges of the camp, the area was largely left unattended."
    if delaneEscapePerimeter ==1:
        "And this was where the empty guard tower stood."
        jump escapeSoloFinale
    else:
        "And this was where the Matron told them to go."
        jump escapeMatronFinale



label tarishEscapeFinale:

if avatar.corruption > 69:
    "Youre welcome he mouthed in return, and continued on."
else:

    "Rowan tightened his jaw and turned around, so his emotions wouldnt betray him."
    "It was all for the greater good."

"The no mans land was the last risky part of their escape. On the other side of it, Rowan saw two cloaked figures - Tarishs spies, sent to make sure nothing goes wrong."
"They weren't needed. They went through without any of Ulcro's orcs paying attention to them."
"The cloaked orcs continued to stare straight ahead. As the moved past them, one of the orcs turned around and started to follow them. Delane, having noticed it, tugged Rowan's cloak in panic."


show eleanor rags concerned at midright with dissolve

ro "Relax. Theyre allies."

"She didnt look reassured by his words, perhaps subconsciously realizing something was very, very wrong."
"At the edge of the camp, the met another agent, this one waiting with four horses by his side. Rowan put Delane on one and took the other."
"For now, they had to keep Delane away from the camp, in case Ulcro decided to turn the whole place upside down before challenging Batri."

femorc "Any complications?"

ro "No, everything went smoothly."

femorc "Good."

"Delane looked like she wanted to add some questions of her own, but in the end kept her silence."
"They left the camp without hurry. No alarms, no ruckus. From what Tarish told him earlier, it would be some hours before Ulcro learns Tarish has been kidnapped - by Batri, as the agents she placed by his side will tell him."
"Delane still kept to herself, her enthusiasm now gone. With Rowan riding in front of her, and the two agents by her side, she could only follow them into the woods."

if avatar.corruption > 69:
    "She knew. She saw her 'hero' smirking as they left the camp, and she saw the way their allies were watching her. This was no rescue."
    "She had been tricked."
else:

    "She knew. She knew the moment Rowan started to avoid her eyes. This was no rescue."
    "She was tricked."

"By the forest, two more orcs awaited them. With chains and a gag ready."

ele "These will not be necessary. I can see now nobody would come to my aid even if I screamed."


show eleanor rags neutral at midright with dissolve

"She did not raise her voice, only corrected her posture, straightening her shoulders and raising her head high. With her hope shattered, dignity was the last thing she still possessed, and she would not abandon it, even in these circumstances."
"Projecting nobility was one the last thing she still could do."
"Now, as much as Rowan wanted to spend the rest of the night feeling her judgmental look on his back, his mission was now complete. Everything else was in Tarish's hands."

ro "Tell your boss I'll be waiting for her message."

femorc "Aye, betta stay out of da camp for now. Things about to get hot."

ro "To put it mildly."

"He was in no mood for banter. Rowan cued the horse forward and left Delane to her fate."

$ delane_status = "tarish"
$ avatar.corruption += 10

return

label escapeSoloFinale:

scene bg26 with fade

"Every step brought them closer to freedom. 100 meters. 80 meters. 50 meters."
"The tower was clear in Rowans view."
"It was empty."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show eleanor rags neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

ro "Keep your head down. We might still get noticed by the other guards."

"She nodded, her entire body tense. Close, so close."

hide rowan with moveoutright
hide eleanor with moveoutright

"But they neednt bother. No alarm was sounded. The orcs were painfully negligent, as they always were."
"They left the camp, without anyone as much as batting an eyelash at them."
"..."

jump escapeSex


label escapeMatronFinale:

"The Matron waited for them by one of the towers near the edge of Ulcro's part of the camp."
"A group of women accompanied her."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show eleanor rags concerned at edgeleft with moveinleft

"Delane grew tense as the orcs attention focused on the escapee, no doubt afraid they were discovered."

ro "Dont worry. Theyre on our side."

"The Matrons plan for escape proved to be a simple one. She ordered both of them to keep their heads low, mixed with the rest of her allies, while she walked the group out of the camp."
"The orcs had no concept of proper checkpoints. As long as they saw a familiar face they knew they could reasonably trust, they couldnt care less for what they might have been doing."
"And so Rowan saw the guards watch their procession, but not a single one showed even a modicum of interest in them."

ro "Cant believe its that easy"

orcm "Only because youre with me. "

"The matron cast a short glance at the noblewoman. With her slave disguise she didnt look all that impressive, but the matron wasnt one to get fooled by such tricks."
"But her eyes narrowed ever so slightly as she kept staring at her."

orcm "I dont know whats more ridiculous."
orcm "That her pussy is worth an entire tribe to the warchief."
orcm "Or that its worth even more to you."

ele "What did she say?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Nothing!"
ro "(Good heavens) "

scene black with fade
"..."

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show eleanor rags neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

orcm "We part ways here."
orcm "My companions will make some false tracks. Might throw Ulcros men off."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "I think you underestimate how crazy Ulcro is about Delane."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "He might actually send the entire camp after us."

orcm "Possibly."

"She didnt look too concerned."

ro "(If they catch us, its even better for her.)"

"They were lucky his assessment of her proved right. She was a woman of honour. She would see their deal through."

orcm "Now, dont take it the wrong way, but I hope we never, ever see each other again."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "The feeling is mutual."

orcm "Good luck, Rowan."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro " ?"
ro "(When did I?)"

ele "Is something wrong, Rowan?"

ro "..."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "No. Lets go."

hide rowan with moveoutright
hide eleanor with moveoutright

scene black with fade

"..."

jump escapeSex


label desperateEscape:

$ desperateEscape = True

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show eleanor rags concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "(Shit, shit, shit!)"

"Thanks to the arranged distraction and the late hour, their path was largely empty. Rowan picked up the pace, coming just short of a proper run."

if tarishBetrayed == True:
    "Every second counted. Someone sounded the alarm, and the orcs were already leaving their tents. Tarish wouldnt let them escape so easily."
else:

    "With the alarm in full swing, every second counted. Many orcs had already left their tents, checking whatever was happening."
    "None of them stopped Rowan and Delane yet, but it was only a matter of time before someone would."

"No matter. His destination was already in sight: One of the camp stables."
"Orc rarely utilized cavalry, but they had some horses at their disposal. As long as- "

ele "Rowan!"

if tarishBetrayed == True:
    if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "He noticed the female orc at the last possible moment. Dagger in hand, she jumped him, trying to strike him directly in the heart. His good reflexes bought him a split of a second, but it wouldnt be enough."
        if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            show bg26 with sshake
            "Without any time to dodge, he had to block the attack. Despite the massive difference in power between them, he somehow managed to grab her wrist with both hands, stopping the blade a mere inch from his body."
            "The orc growled in fury and put her entire body into the push, but with the element of surprise gone she stood no chance."
            ro "You-! "
            "He twisted her arm and struck her under the chin. Her guard dropped, and he swiftly exploited the moment to wrench the dagger out of her hand and stab it into her neck."
            ele "Rowan, are you-"
            ro "Im fine, go, go!"
        else:
            "Without any time to dodge, he had to block the attack. He grabbed her by the wrist at the last possible moment-"
            show bg26 with sshake
            show bg26 with redflash
            "Only for the orc to push her entire body forward, overpowering his block and stabbing him in the shoulder."
            ro "Ngh-!"
            ele "Rowan!"
            femorc "Did you really think you- AARGH!"
            "He pushed his fingers into her eyes with no remorse. She didnt let go, but after he followed with a punch under her chin, her gripped finally loosened."
            show bg26 with redflash
            "He only needed a moment to draw his own dagger out and finish the job."
            ele "Rowan, youre bleeding!"
            "The wound burned like hell. The blade went in deep - he felt it graze a bone."
            "But he didnt have time to evaluate the damage. He ripped it out, suppressing a cry of pain, and tossed it away."
            ro "Its - hrm - nothing."
            ro "Dont just stand like that, go, go!"
            $ avatar.take_damage (["arms",], "deathblow")
    else:

        "He noticed the female orc at the last possible moment. Dagger in hand, she jumped him, trying to strike him directly in the heart."
        if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 8, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            show bg26 with sshake
            "Without any time to dodge, he had to block the attack. Despite the massive difference in power between them, he somehow managed to grab her wrist with both hands, stopping the blade a mere inch from his body."
            "The orc growled in fury and put her entire body into the push, but with the element of surprise gone she stood no chance."
            ro "You-! "
            "He twisted her arm and struck her under the chin. Her guard dropped, and he swiftly exploited the moment to wrench the dagger out of her hand and stab it into her neck."
            ele "Rowan, are you-"
            ro "Im fine, go, go!"
        else:
            "Without any time to dodge, he had to block the attack. He grabbed her by the wrist at the last possible moment-"
            show bg26 with sshake
            show bg26 with redflash
            "Only for the orc to push her entire body forward, overpowering his block and stabbing him in the shoulder."
            ro "Ngh-!"
            ele "Rowan!"
            femorc "Did you really think you- AARGH!"
            "He pushed his fingers into her eyes with no remorse. She didnt let go, but after he followed with a punch under her chin, her gripped finally loosened."
            show bg26 with redflash
            "He only needed a moment to draw his own dagger out and finish the job."
            ele "Rowan, youre bleeding!"
            "The wound burned like hell. The blade went in deep - he felt it graze a bone."
            "But he didnt have time to evaluate the damage. He ripped it out, suppressing a cry of pain, and tossed it away."
            ro "Its - hrm - nothing."
            ro "Dont just stand like that, go, go!"
            $ delaneEscapeWound = True
            $ avatar.take_damage (["arms",], "deathblow")
else:


    show wild orc neutral at edgeright with moveinright
    "Finally one of the orcs proved to be smart enough to connect the dots. Two axes in hand, he jumped Rowan seemingly out of nowhere."
    "With no time to dodge, Rowan grabbed his assailant by the wrists, stopping the attack with ease. The enemy orc smaller than most warriors of his kind, so Rowan should be able to- "
    show bg26 with sshake
    "The orc slammed his head into Rowans face."
    if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        ro "Nnn-!"
        "Despite the pain, Rowan stood his ground, and unceremoniously shoved his knee right into the orcs groin."
        "His opponent proved far less resilient than he was. He hunched over, giving Rowan just enough time to wrench the axe from the orcs hand and embed it into his skull."
        hide wild orc with dissolve
        ele "Rowan, are you-"
        ro "Im fine. Go, go! "
    else:

        "The attack wasnt strong enough to knock him out, but it did disorient him. He felt his grip weaken-"
        ele "Look out!"
        "-and the orc wrenched his hand free."
        show bg26 with sshake
        show bg26 with redflash
        "The axe struck his shoulder, easily piercing his armor, sinking deep into his body."
        ro "Nnh-! You-! "
        "The pain helped him come to his senses. He smashed his elbow into the orcs face, returning the favour."
        "The orc stumbled back, giving Rowan enough time to draw his sword and skewer his opponent open."
        ele "Rowan, youre bleeding!"
        "The wound burned like hell. The blade went in deep - he felt it graze a bone."
        "But he didnt have time to evaluate the damage. He ripped it out, suppressing a cry of pain, and tossed it away."
        ro "Its - hrm - nothing."
        ro "Dont just stand like that, go, go!"
        $ delaneEscapeWound = True
        $ avatar.take_damage (["arms",], "grevious_damage")


"Their fight lasted seconds, but it was enough to have orcs glancing in their general direction. They were running out of time."
"With a couple of swift jumps, Rowan was already at the stables entrance. With two swift strikes, he dispatched the still confused guards, while Delane caught up to him."

ro "Can you ride?"

ele "A little- "

show eleanor rags neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "Yes!"

"Not good enough. Theyd need one horse then."
"He quickly took stock of what was available to them. Their choice was fairly limited, but it didnt matter. He found the largest, strongest stallion he could get his hands on, and led them to it."

ro "Well take this one. Ill ride."
ro "We only need to put some distance between us and the camp, then well go by foot and lose them in the mountains."

"He cut Delanes binding, and ordered her to sit behind him."

"Hold tight."

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace angry behind bg26

"They burst out of the stables, trampling the two orcs who were unlucky enough to a) Be born into the same age as Rowan Blackwell, and b) Stand in his way."

ro "Keep your head low! And no matter what, dont let go!"

"The passed the guard towers, and took a straight line to the woods. He was Rowan Blackwell. As long as he had time, he would be able to cover their tracks-"
"A lone arrow struck the ground next to them. Another went by his ear."
"The next one grazed his horse."

ro "What the- Calm down boy, calm down!"

if delaneEscapeWound == True:
    if avatar.skill_roll("survival", 8, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "His body moved on its own, guided by instinct and years of experience. He kicked the stallion to keep it going, and leaned forward."
        " It didnt rear up."
        jump desperateEscapeSuccess
    else:
        "The horse reared up, making them an easy target for the orcs."
        jump desperateEscapeFail
else:


    if avatar.skill_roll("survival", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "He kicked the horse to keep it going, and leaned forward, stopping it from rearing up."
        jump desperateEscapeSuccess
    else:

        "He tried to rein the horse in, but the wild beast would not listen. The horse reared up, making them an easy target for the orcs."
        jump desperateEscapeFail

label desperateEscapeSuccess:

ro "Giddy-up!"

"Arrows continued to rain down on them, but few orcs every practiced archery."
"Not a single one found its mark, and soon Rowan and Delane were out of their range."
""

jump escapeSex

label desperateEscapeFail:

show bg26 with sshake
show bg26 with sshake
show eleanor rags concerned behind bg26

ele "Nngh! Nn!"

ro "Delane?"

ele "Im f-fine!"
ele "Go!"

"Her voice wavered. Rowan feared the worst."
"Arrows continued to rain down on them, leaving hero no time to worry about anything else. With titanic effort, he managed to get the horse under control, and direct it at the nearby force."
"All he needed was time. Then Hed make sure everything is okay."
"Delanes grip weakened."
""

jump delaneDeath


label escapeSex:

scene bg31 with fade

show wild orc neutral at center with moveinleft
show orc soldier neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

wo "Tracks went dis way."

"Three Orc trackers looked around the wide stretch of rocky hills that sat nearly five miles from the orc camp. Surely trackers had gone other directions as well, all in an attempt to discover where their lost prisoner had gone."
"And perhaps it would have worked, if they were not trying to find one of the foremost trackers and scouts of the age."

os "Many caves. Lots o hidey holes."

wo "Maybe. But, many caves to check. Many places to search still."

"The orcs somberly agreed to move on. There was just too little they could do here."

hide wild orc with moveoutright
hide orc soldier with moveoutright

"In secret, eyes watching from a strategically chosen cave watched their departure. It meant safety."

show eleanor rags happy at edgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ele "Are they gone?"

ro "For now. Theyve moved on, but the possibility of them doubling back is real."

if desperateEscape == True:
    "The fact that they sent parties out to track them was not of much concern. Hed planned for this ahead of time, and his extra time gained from not raising the alarms allowed a more deliberate escape with fewer tracks. The odds of discovery were quite low."

    if delaneEscapePerimeter == 2:
        "Especially with the matrons fake tracks. It was a miracle they even managed to get this far."
    else:

        pass
else:
    pass

"Delane slumped against the side of the cave wall. The two had set up a small camp a bit deeper in, where any light theyd make wouldnt be spotted from the outside."

ro "We need to remain here for the next few hours. Until dusk at least. Moving in the day time is too dangerous."

"She nodded silently to Rowans suggestion and followed him deeper into the cave where their campfire waited."
"The two huddled up close to each other for warmth in the dark bowel of the cave."

ele "I suppose...Im free now arent I?"

ro "I suppose you are. How does it feel?"

"Delane paused to consider it. The weariness of the night still weighed on her."

ele "It would feel a good deal better if I were not trapped in a cave. Out one prison, into another."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Youre never happy."

"Delane chuckled."

ele "I suppose the distinction is that my former prison could only be escaped by bedding an orc. This one I merely have to wait until nightfall without making too much of a fuss."

ro "An impossible task. I know."

"She elbowed him in the ribs."

ele "Still, I have you to thank for all of this. Truly. Youre everything the tales told and more."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

if tarishBetrayed == True:
    "Rowan smiled weakly. She couldnt be further from truth. Shell never know how close he was to handing her over to Tarish."
    "In the end, he did the right thing. He proved the man they called the Hero of Karst was someone more than shunned, lowly general, or a slave to demonic forces."
    "Proved to Delane, and to himself."
    "But he couldnt banish the dark thoughts that now plagued his mind. If he was this close to falling off the wagon now, how will he handle the trails that laid ahead? The necklace still hanged from his neck like an anchor that dragged him further into the darkness. He was still chained to the twins."
    "Will he be able to make the right call next time as well?"
else:

    if avatar.corruption < 30:
        "Rowan smiled weakly. Even hearing someone say that to him was something of a surprise and something of a gut punch. Hed been the captive of the twins for so many months now. And before that, hed been an outcast."
        "For just this brief moment, Rowan was the hero of the six realms again. Not the man whod done nothing as his world burned around him."
        "But, then that moment passed."
    else:

        "Rowan smiled weakly. The notion of what Lady Delane was saying struck him as almost absurd. He saved her to be sure. He might put on the face of the hero everyone had once called him. But, she didnt understand him. She didnt understand what he had done to get to this moment."
        "She didnt understand what he would be willing to do to keep muddling through."
        "What she said came from a place of gratitude, but to Rowans ears it all sounded like were his own lies."

"After that the clock started to tick away. There was plenty of firewood, and Rowan had prepared food. So they were never in the dark nor miserable. But, the most tiresome thing was the monotony. On a few occasions, Rowan stealthily checked the entrance to determine time of day."
"What had first been pleasant conversation turned into long stretches of quiet. They were both too weary and had their mind too focused on the matter of making sure they got away from the orcs."
"But, it was not the only thing that their minds were focused on. Or at least it didnt seem to be for Lady Delane."
"Rowan was surprised when, about three hours into their time in the cavern, Lady Delane rested her head on his shoulder. The intimacy of the contact was surprising. But, he did not shake her off or otherwise dissuade her. She had been through a lot."
"But, amidst the dim light of the fire, Rowan could see the eyes she made towards him. They were not merely appreciation."
"More time passed in silence. It was only broken when Rowan felt a hand on his leg. He turned to face Eleanor and found her face perilously close to his."

ele "Youve done so much for me. You helped me maintain my resolve. You gave me something to hope for. And now, youve gone a step further. You saved me."

ele "Had it not been for you, I would probably have died back at that encampment."

"Her hand slid up his leg."
"The two exchanged a glance. Her intentions could not have been any clearer had she said them out loud. If he wanted this, she would let him have her. The only question was if he wanted this."

menu:
    "Refuse her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Before it could get any further, Rowan shook his head and carefully removed Lady Eleanors hand from his leg. He was here to rescue her, not here to fuck her. There was just no way he could bring himself to do that."
        "She blinked twice at this sudden refusal, but didnt press the issue. This was a terse situation. She would understand."
        jump escapeSexConclusion
    "Sleep with Delane.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ eleanorCaveSex = True
        "Part of Rowans brain reminded him of their situation. They were alone in the woods with no backup and if discovered would be in grave danger. But, they were relatively safe here in the cave. The chance of being overheard would be minimal."
        "They had time to kill. Why not have some fun with it?"

        scene cg407 with fade
        show eleanor rags happy behind cg407
        show rowan necklace aroused behind cg407
        pause 3
        "Rowan didnt do anything to dissuade the movement of her hand, even as it crept further and further up. At the first brush of her fingers against the exterior fabric covering his crotch, he exhaled sharply."
        ele "I just want to thank you for everything youve done for me. I want to"
        "She slowly unlaced his breaches, and pushed her right hand all the way to his cock. He groaned out at the feeling of her delicate skin against his cock."
        ele "I want to give you some kind of token of my appreciation"
        "Behind them, the shadow on the cave wall reflected their movement. Delanes shadow grew closer to his until their distinct outlines became hard to see. But, when she put her hands to his cock, the way he leaned backwards re-established their outlines."
        ro "Ah"
        "He felt the friction of her hand as it started a pumping gesture. In moment, he went from semi erect to straining with hardness. In the back of his mind he idly realized that this probably wasnt the first man shed jerked off."
        "But, curiosity as to the sexual escapades of a young lady in waiting took a back seat behind the raw sensation of it."
        "Stroke. She leaned in closer, eagerly awaiting his reaction. Stroke. His eyes fluttered slightly. Stroke."
        ro "Wait."
        "Delanes hand paused in place."
        ro "Not your hand."
        "Lady Delane swallowed softly. By all rights he was well out of line. Even engaging in any sexual activity with a noblewoman was supposedly out of bounds for a commoner. Asking for penetrative sex all the more so."
        "Yet, Delanes response was to nod. Even to start working the dirty tags that were as close as she had to an outfit off of her head. Apparently, class distinctions mattered little to two aroused traumatized people hiding in a cave."
        ele "Okay. Not my hand. But, youre going to have to lay back, alright?"
        "Rowan had already been leaning backwards, but at Lady Eleanors request he adopted a position on his back, cock still erect and now pointed upwards. One presumed that the lady had learned to ride."

        scene cg341 with fade
        show eleanor naked aroused behind cg341
        show rowan necklace aroused behind cg341
        pause 3
        "Lady Eleanor stood up. Her body shone in the fire light with sweat. Then, with some apprehension she lowered herself down slowly. He felt something wet and hot on the very tip of his cock, and as she lowered herself the feeling crept down with her."
        "His hands dug into her hips. He saw the expression on her face shift to a gasp. It too was framed by the firelight. Now the shadow on the wall showed a single figure, albeit one with a wide base."
        ele "F...fuck."
        "Her hips rolled and bucked. At first slowly, but it did not take long for her to find her rhythm. This motion too, while not practiced, had the finesse of someone who had done it before. Before long she was bouncing up and down on his cock in a steady rhythm."
        "She cried out loudly, rolling her head back."
        ro "We have to...keep quiet"
        "She blushed."
        ele "Right. Sorry."

        show cg342 with dissolve
        pause 0.1
        show cg343 with dissolve
        pause 0.1
        show cg344 with dissolve
        pause 0.1
        show cg345 with dissolve
        pause 3        
        "The brief blip threw off her rhythm, but it only took a few seconds for her to regain the momentum. Rolling and bouncing as she threw herself down at his cock. Only this time with a single hand covering her mouth to prevent her from being too loud."
        "Rowans nails dug into her body. Every roll of her hips brought with it more pleasure. More friction. More of the addictive motion of his cock inside of her. He too had to stifle noises."
        "Starkly lit by the flicker of the campfire. Punctuated only by what few moans and grunts they let out their hushed lips. The movement of their bodies was desperate, and weary. The sex of the reprieved and the scared."
        ele "Im going to"
        ro "...Shh"
        show cg346 with dissolve
        pause 0.1
        show cg347 with sshake
        pause 0.1
        show cg347 with sshake
        pause 0.1
        show cg348 with dissolve
        pause 3
        "Lady Delane threw both hands to her mouth to cover the long moan she was about to release. She started to spasm, and threw herself downward on him with one last burst of energy. A burst that was, in-turn, just enough to send him over the edge with her."
        "He gasped, and felt his load release. A moment later, he slumped down on the ground, and she collapsed forward on to him. Their breaths rose and fell almost in tandem and her breath touched his neck."
        ele "Ive been waiting for you to do that since the first time you visited."
        ro "That early?"
        "Delane gave a weak chuckle."
        ele "Will you not excuse a lady her knight in shining armor?"
        ro "My lady, Im no knight."
        ele "A good thing too. If you were, you might have known better than to risk bedding someone above your station."
        "The two curled up together. Rowan only bothered to move when he saw how low the fire had gotten. The two were pressed together for the entire remainder of the their time together in the cave."


label escapeSexConclusion:

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

"After enough time had passed, Rowan checked the entrance of the cave again. Now the time was ripe. Dusk had settled in and visibility would be low. Now it was time to move."

ro "Move fast, keep quiet. Dont talk unless absolutely necessary. If we keep a steady pace we should be to a keep by nightfall."

scene bg31 with fade

"The following hours felt ploddingly slow, as every shadow behind every tree and every leaf crunch signaled a possible discovery. But, in truth it was rather dull. Slow careful movement, high strung nerves, and an absence of encounters."
"As dawn approached, Rowan spotted a small keep in the distance. His intended destination. Hardly a powerful fortress, but it would due for making sure Delane reunited with her family safe and sound."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show eleanor rags happy at edgeleft with dissolve

"He stopped her by the side of the road."

ro "This is where we part ways. I need to return so my absence is not felt strongly. But, you need to continue on. If possible, all the way to Rastedel. They need to know that the situation out in the provinces are dire."

"She nodded stoically, but he caught the flash of sadness in her eyes."

ele "I will do as you bid. No one has more experience with the rampaging orcs than I."

"Rowan sincerely doubted that was true."

ele "And the prospect of reunification with my family is one I cannot pass up for a moment."
ele "What about you though? Will you be alright?"

ro "You dont have to worry about me. Im a survivor. Ive lived through a lot already. I imagine Ill be in Rastedel again before too long. We can talk then."

"Delane gave a soft nod then surprised him with a long hug. When it was released, Rowan turned and bade her a wordless farewell. His mind was already racing with other thoughts."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"The easy part was over. Without delane, his attempts to co-opt the various Orcish factions were in dire jeopardy. Back at Bloodmeen, Andras and Jezera would almost certainly be angry about the situation, even if they didnt understand how critical a role Rowan had played in the failure."
"Still, he walked back with his head a bit higher then it had been in a long time. He was a little bit more like the man whod first come to Bloodmeen such a deceptively short time ago."

$ delane_status = "free"
$ avatar.corruption -= 10
$ avatar.remove_guilt(10)

return

label delaneDeath:

scene bg31 with fade

show wild orc neutral at center with moveinleft
show orc soldier neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

wo "Tracks went dis way."

"Three Orc trackers looked around the wide stretch of rocky hills that sat nearly five miles from the orc camp. Surely trackers had gone other directions as well, all in an attempt to discover where their lost prisoner had gone."
"And perhaps it would have worked, if they were not trying to find one of the foremost trackers and scouts of the age."

os "Many caves. Lots o hidey holes."

wo "Maybe. But, many caves to check. Many places to search still."

"The orcs somberly agreed to move on. There was just too little they could do here."

hide wild orc with moveoutright
hide orc soldier with moveoutright

"In secret, eyes watching from a strategically chosen cave watched their departure. It meant safety. It meant hope."

"And the latter in particular was in short supply."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Theyre gone."

"A wheezing, distant sound from somewhere deeper in the cave was his only response. Delane couldn't walk up to see the orcs leave."
"She barely had the strength to stay conscious."
"... He failed. He promised to get her to safety, and he failed. During their escape, two arrows struck her back. One he was able to remove."
"The other reached her lung."

if check_skill(10, 'survival')[0]:
    "He cursed his medicinal knowledge. He knew removing the arrow would likely cause the lung to collapse, and that, adding to Delanes already extensive injuries, would quickly kill her."
    "He needed somewhere she could rest, and a trained Medicus that could help him stabilize her condition."
    "But neither of these were an option to him."
else:

    "He knew some first aid, but a wound like that Was beyond him. She needed a trained Medicus."
    "And there were none in sight."

"Swallowing heavily, he walked further into the cave, where he set their camp. He had Delane rest on the side, close to the fire."

ro "Try not to say anything. Youll only make it worse. "

"Again, the wheezing sound was his only response, but this time he saw her glare, and could almost hear the cutting remark. All the months of captivity could not break her spirit."
"And neither would death."
""
"He couldnt tell her. He didnt have the heart."
"But she felt it coming. She would not leave this cave alive."

if tarishBetrayed == True:
    "And it was his fault. If he didnt side with Tarish, if he didnt waver in his convictions  maybe things would turn out differently."
    $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
else:

    "And it was his fault. If only he was better. Faster. Stronger."
    "If only he was the hero everyone took him for. "

"He knelt besides her. They had plenty of food ready, but she refused to eat any of it. She mostly just stared into nothingness, occasionally grimacing."
"He couldn't leave her like that. He reached for one of the water bags, and brought it to her lips."

ro "Drink. You need to stay hydrated. "

show eleanor rags concerned behind bg31

if ulcro_path > 1:
    "She shook her head slowly. She didnt have the strength for anything more."
    ele "Shouldve "
    "Her face contorted from the pain, but she refused to surrender to it. "
    ele "Gone With "
    ele "Ulcro "
    "Her foggy eyes stared at him accusingly. Rowan put the water bag in her mouth, forcing her to drink at least a little bit. "
    $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
else:

    "She showed no signs of registering the water in Rowans hand. Her lips moved, but not to drink from it."
    ele "Wanted "
    "Her face contorted from the pain, but she refused to surrender to it."
    ele "To Do"
    ele "So Much"
    "Her foggy eyes found his, searching for some reassurance. Rowan tried to smile, only to feel it falter."
    "Her own mouth twitched slightly. She appreciated the attempt, if anything."
    "Gently, he put the water bag in her mouth, making her drink at least a little bit."

ro "You will get out of here, my lady. "

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "You will return to your family."
ro "You will yet decide what you want to do with your life."
ro "I cant have you giving up here. "
ro "That would be unbecoming for Lady Eleanor of House Delane."

"His words, once spoken with such gusto, now sounded hollow even to him. But he had to try and bring her spirits up."
"He saw her eyes water. She closed them, and tried to turn her head away. With no success."

hide rowan with dissolve

"Rowan turned around, deciding to give her some privacy."
"She was too proud to cry."
"So he pretended he didnt hear her."

scene black with fade

"..."

scene bg3 with fade

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"When the sun had risen, Delane was dead."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft

"He put the fire out, then took out a handkerchief and his water bag."
"Delicately, he cleaned Delanes face. She still had the make-up from the night before. It did not become her."
"Neither did the rags he had her wear for their escape, but he didn't have anything better at hand."
"Shed hate being buried like that."

ro "..."

"He needed a grave for her. He didnt bring a shovel."
"A stone mound would have to do."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

"The orcs were gone, chasing other leads. The mountainside was empty."

scene black with fade

"For the next several hours, he wandered around the empty caves, looking for rocks, both big and small."
"Finally, he had gathered enough to make a modest pile."

scene bg3 with fade

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"After some consideration, he ended up carrying her body outside, to the edge of the nearby forest."
"Delane liked to stroll the family gardens in the mornings. Shed enjoy being buried under the open sky, rather than in a cave."
""
"Stone after stone, he put the mound together. One lifeless rock after another, placed on Delanes lifeless body."

ro "..."

"An hour later, the mound was ready. Only Delanes head was visible from the impromptu grave."
"One last thing remained."
"Rowan cleared his throat."

ro "Delane-"

"His voice broke. He cleared his throat again."

ro "Delane... "

"No, wrong. He cleared his throat again."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

ro "Lady Eleanor of House Delane was- "

menu:
    "A remarkable woman.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "A woman of incredible character. Strong. Perceptive. Intelligent."
        ro "She showed unparalleled resilience in the face of adversity, unwilling to betray her ideals."
    "A noble worthy of her title.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "She was young, and sheltered."
        ro "But unlike many in her position, she didnt look down on others. She understood the responsibilities that came with her lineage, and did her best to rise to the occasion."
    "Someone who deserved better.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "A wonderful woman, taken from us far too early."
        ro "With her wit and strength she would have made the Delane house proud, but now..."

ro "The world is a lesser place without her."
ro "All who knew her, would admire- "

menu:
    "Her vast knowledge.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "She loved books. She loved to read."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        ro "She once remarked she would kill for a book, and I have no doubts she would make true of this threat, had she stayed in captivity any longer."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
    "Her cutting tongue.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "If Ulcro understood enough of human etiquette, her offhanded jabs would quickly get her beheaded."
        ro "I imagine she would dryly complain how the low quality of the executioner's axe hardly beseeches a woman of her status."
    "Her incredible bravery.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Despite the looming threat, the only time I ever saw fear in her eyes, was when she thought of her parents, and their whereabouts."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        ro "Well, and maybe when we sneaked through the camp, but thats understandable."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

ro "..."
ro "Ill never forget how-"

menu:
    "She ordered him to save her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        ro "Whether you came here to rescue me or not, it is your mission now!"
        ro "Haha The nerve..."
    "Her face lit up every time she saw him visit.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "All week, all you did was wait for my arrival. You tried to be nonchalant, but your smile betrayed you in an instant."
        ro ". Im sorry I couldnt spend more time with you."
    "She reminded him what it meant to be a hero.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I knew the consequences of going against the twins would be dire, but "
        ro "I just couldnt leave you there."
        ro "Nobody gets left behind."

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

ro ""

menu:
    "<Say a prayer to Solansia>":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "May your soul find peace with the Goddess, Delane."
    "<Say nothing>":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "May your soul find peace in the afterlife, Delane."

ro "..."

"He didnt know what else to add."
"He took the last set of stones, and placed them over Delane's face, covering her up completely."
"It was over."
"Another ally gone."
"..."
"After they had slain Karnas, he thought he was putting these times behind him."
"That he would never again be responsible for his shortcomings killing someone important to him."
"Now"
"The village elder was dead"
"And so was Delane."
"How many more?"

ro "..."

menu:
    "He must never forget what he fights for." if serveChoice != 4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "This was only the beginning. As long as he serves the twins he will have to take further and further risks in order to protect that what is most precious to him."
        "This time, he failed."
        "He will not do so again."
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        jump delaneDeathConc
    "It will only get worse. He must steel his heart.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "This was only the beginning. He will likely have to sacrifice more, much more, as long as he serves the twins. He cant despair over every life lost."
        ro "(I will not let this break me)."
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        jump delaneDeathConc

    " Its too much " if avatar.guilt > 70:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "..."
        "Bound by magic, under constant threat of death and torture..."
        "His wife sharing his misery, her only crime being married to the man she loves."
        "Bringing pain and agony wherever he arrived..."
        "He was supposed to be a hero"
        "But he couldnt save even a single soul."
        ro "..."
        "His eyes wandered to the knife by his side. His hand drew it almost of its own accord."
        "What was the point in all of this? He was only making the situation worse."
        "Maybe"
        "Maybe it would be better to just"
        "End it?"
        menu:
            "Its for the best.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "He aimed the blade at his heart."
                "It would be quick. He would not miss."
                "The hero of legends never missed."
                ro "(Im sorry everyone.)"
                ro "(Its for the best.)"
                ro "(Good luck, Alexia.)"
                ro "(I love you.)"
                show bg3 with sshake
                show bg3 with redflash
                scene black with fade
                "..."
                $ renpy.full_restart()
            ". No.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "His hand shaking, he put the knife away."
                "He couldnt."
                "Despite everything"
                "This was not the end."
                $ avatar.corruption += 5
                $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
                jump delaneDeathConc

label delaneDeathConc:

"He took one last moment to take a look at Delanes grave."
"With any luck, the orcs wont find the mound and her body will be left undisturbed."
"It was all he could hope for."
""

scene bg31 with fade

"For the remainder of the week, he ended up wandering across northern Rosaria, avoiding all settlements and people. He needed to clear his head. At least a little bit."
"Soon enough, the amulet called."
"The twins awaited."

$ delane_status = "dead"
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('orcish_families_and_neutrals', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("week >= 4",), run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('batri_s_men_going_on_raid', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("week >= 4", "rowan_met_batri != 'first visit'"), group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('find_noblewoman_s_prison', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("week >= 4", 'found_delane_tent == False', "rowan_met_batri=='met' or rowan_met_ulcro=='met'", "last_delane_visit_attempt < 1"),
        group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_story)

    event('orcish_courtship_in_action', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("week >= 4",), run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('trading_with_orcs', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("week >= 4",), run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)


label orcish_families_and_neutrals:


$ avatar.add_exp (75)

$ change_mp(-5)
$ prevent_tile_exploration()

scene bg26 with fade


if orciad_state == 1:
    "In the main camp area, but nearby where Tarish had set herself up as a third party to the conflict between the main leaders, Rowan noticed that most of the women had taken up residence here along with the mothers and children."
else:

    "An area near the centre of the camp had been set aside for the mothers and their children to live in."

"From his experience during the war and his time in Bloodmeen, Rowan was very familiar with the fact that orc women were just as capable as the men in combat. Though there usually wasn't quite as many of them in the armies of chaos as the men."
"Here he could see why, since having and raising children still fell to them. The mothers all gathered together to help each other raise their children communally. Sometimes a male would come by to check up on things, but the young were primarily the mothers' responsibility."
"He found the communal parents included pregnant orcs, those with newly born children nursing, and those supervising toddlers involved in large playfighting brawls. There was even one mother who was teaching her daughter how to swing a weapon."
"Orcs lived to fight, even from childhood. Once one was old enough to fight with an axe, club, or sword, they left their mothers and joined the ranks of warriors. The only reason one left that position was if they were injured, sick, or had to raise a child."
"Then you returned to fighting as soon as you could. To do otherwise was considered cowardly and meant you'd almost certainly be either killed or banished from the tribe."
"This everyday existence was such a stark contrast to the way that Rowan lived, where fighting was only as a necessity. Even still, he could see the looks of pride the mothers had for their children when they did well, a look he'd seen on his parent's faces."


if orciad_state == 1:
    "Rowan left the mothers behind and explored more of this area of the camp. The sheer number of females relative to the number of males stood out to him right away. At first he thought that maybe these were more of Tarish's supporters, but they were distinctly still part of Ulcro's camp."
    "After asking a few questions and listening to several of the orcs talk, it became apparent that this group was mostly neutral in the spat between the two orc leaders. The women especially didn't have many good things to say about this bickering over a captured pink skin lady."


jump campMenu






label batri_s_men_going_on_raid:







if rowan_joined_batri_s_raiders == False:
    $ avatar.add_exp (75)
    $ dressTaken = False
    $ journalTaken = False


$ change_mp(-5)
$ prevent_tile_exploration()

scene bg26 with fade


if orciad_state == 1:
    "Rowan stumbled on a group of orcs on the challenger, Batri's, side of the camp that were gathering up warriors for a raid. The targets were naturally the nearby human settlements, farms, and caravans if they could find them."
    "As the warchief didn't seem to care that much about attacking or otherwise harming them, they didn't need to worry about reprisals in their absence."
    "As a human, Rowan was not approached to go on this attack."


    if rowan_met_batri != 'met':
        "However, he could offer to join in order to gain a meeting with Batri himself."
    else:


        "However, joining would give him a chance to build up Batri's power in the camp."


    "He'd even get his own share of the loot."
    "That is, if his conscience could handle him attacking his countrymen."
else:


    "Rowan stumbled on a team of orcs looking for warriors to go on a raid. This was a smaller scale attack on the surrounding Rosarian countryside."
    "Given his good graces with the warchief, Rowan was naturally invited to come along on the raid. A fair share of the loot was promised if he joined, as well as a hearty celebration afterwards."
    "That is, if his conscience could handle him attacking his countrymen."


menu:
    "Go on an orc raid.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowan_joined_batri_s_raiders = True
        jump orcRaid
    "Not today.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        jump campMenu



label orcRaid:


scene bg31 with fade




















































































































if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 9, 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "He joined the gathered orcs, head high. Some of the younger orcs turned to jeer at him. One seering glare was enough to shut them up."
    "The remaining warriors all smiled. Knowing Rowan would not be pushed around emboldened them, and already he heard them discuss riskier targets for their raid."
    $ event_tmp['raid_luck'] = 2

elif avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 9, 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
    "He joined the gathered orcs, head high. Some of the younger orcs turned to jeer at him, but Rowan paid them no heed."
    "One of the remaining orcs glanced in his direction, and nodded his head. They had a job to do here, and knowing Rowan would not be pushed allowed them to pick riskier targets."
    $ event_tmp['raid_luck'] = 1
else:

    $ event_tmp['raid_luck'] = 0
    "He joined the gathered orcs, trying not to attract much attention for the time being. Some of the younger orcs noticed him, and they saw one mimic a cripple, much to the enjoyment of everyone else."
    if orciad_state != 2:
        "His cheeks burned, but he couldnt be picking a fight here. His deeds would speak for him."
    else:
        "He sighed, then let the matter go. He wasnt here for their acclaim - the raid spoils were all that mattered."

$ res_roll = dice(6) + event_tmp['raid_luck']
if res_roll < 2:



    "Pickings were slim on this raid. There wasn't enough orcs on this raid to hit large targets, so they went around hitting smaller farms and homesteads, most of which had already been abandoned or picked over."
    "Even still, there was more than one desperate plea for mercy laid at Rowan's feet that day as he helped pacify what little resistance the farmers and peasants were able to muster against this force."
    "While little was gained, they did not return to the camp empty handed."
    $ temp = dice(10) + 5
    $ change_personal_gold(temp)
    "Rowan's share: [temp] gold"
    $ batri_power += dice(10) + 5
    jump campMenu

elif res_roll < 6:


    "The orcs lead Rowan to one of the hamlets in the region. It was a fairly easy target, but would be able to put up more resistance than random farms and homesteads would."
    "The hero's natural inclination in these sorts of situations was always to take charge, though the orcs simply weren't interested in listening to his plans or sending any form of scouting forward. They just fell upon the peasant in a furious battle charge."
    if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "In spite of the efforts of the locals to muster a militia to fight back against the raid, things went very poorly for them. Within minutes the orcs had swarmed over the people and were bagging up all the valuables they could find."
        "Then there was a flash of light, and a fire was started on one of the houses. Roaring with triumph, the orcs made their escape with their loot. Using the burning buildings as cover, they easily made it back to the camp with a few prisoners as well."
        $ temp = dice(10) + 15
        $ change_personal_gold(temp)
        "Rowan's share: [temp] gold"
        $ batri_power += dice(10) + 10
        jump campMenu
    else:

        "While the orcs were able to bowl over the townsfolk through sheer force of numbers, they did take far more casualties than they should have. Among them was Rowan, who was unfortunate enough to take an arrow right after the battle was joined."
        "His retreat to tend to his wounds did not go over well with the orcs, who refused to share any of their spoils with him when they returned to the camp."
        $ avatar.take_damage (["legs", "arms",], "normal_damage")
        jump campMenu

elif res_roll < 8:


    "Shortly after leaving the camp, the raiders were fortunate enough to stumble on the tracks of a caravan that recently pass through, probably travelling between Prothea and Rastedel."
    "Rowan soon identified the direction it was going and lead them to their quarry."
    "It turned out to be merchants, amongst the best targets they could be hitting, but also one of the most dangerous. This would be a difficult fight, one that the orcs were all too eager to start."
    if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 6, 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "Although the guards were ready for an attack, especially a disorganized one from bandits or orcs, they were not prepared for what Rowan brought upon them."
        "Quickly he identified who the commanders were, and struck them down with several arrows in quick succession. Then he joined the orc raiders as they set upon the now disorganized and demoralized mercenaries."
        "His companions didn't seem to realize just how instrumental he was in helping them win this battle, but the raiders did think he'd earned a good share of their loot when they returned to the camp with their trinkets and weapons they'd looted from the merchants."
        $ temp = dice(10) + 25
        $ change_personal_gold(temp)
        "Rowan's share: [temp] gold"
        $ batri_power += dice(10) + 15
        jump campMenu

    elif avatar.skill_roll("combat", 6, 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
        "The guards were ready for sudden disorganized attacks, like from bandits or these orcs. So the fighting was quite fierce after it was joined. Pretty much everyone, including Rowan, got some scratches during the melee."
        "Ultimately what won the battle was the orc's stubbornness. The humans eventually decided they'd taken too much damage and made a retreat, leaving their wagons behind."
        "While they were bruised and battered, this attack was considered a success, by and large, through Rowan thought it a bit of a pyrrhic victory. Still, he'd earned his fair share."
        $ temp = dice(10) + 25
        $ change_personal_gold(temp)
        "Rowan's share: [temp] gold"
        $ batri_power += dice(10) + 10
        $ avatar.take_damage (["face",], "normal_damage")
        jump campMenu
    else:


        "The guards were ready for sudden disorganized attacks, like from bandits or these orcs. Try as Rowan might, he couldn't do anything with the mob he'd joined, and their ferocity proved no match for the mercenary's discipline."
        "Charge after furious charge was thrown back, with more and more losses mounting. Finally the hero was able to get the orcs to retreat before the entire force was wiped out, but he took a lot of damage himself in the process."
        "This wasn't the first failed raid to return to the camp, though few returned so bloody. Some called them cowards, others commended them for their scars. As far as reputation went, Rowan figured he'd mostly broke even."
        "However his body was rather worse for wear."
        $ avatar.take_damage (["face",], "grevious_damage")
        jump campMenu
else:



    "To their great folly, a member of the Rosarian nobility had decided to travel the roads on this day with minimal escort. When Rowan informed them exactly who they were tracking, the orcs became very excited and set a pace that almost wore Rowan out."
    "However, they quickly caught up with the small retinue and quickly defeated the meager force through superior numbers. Much to the orc's pleasure, the noble refused to surrender and went down fighting."
    "As they divvied up the spoils, Rowan soon realized the purpose of this trip. It seemed to be to deliver a gift to another of the nobility, possibly several. There was quite a few rare items here he could choose from for his share."
    menu:
        "A dress for Delane, for Ulcro." if dressTaken == False:
            $ renpy.fix_rollback()
            "It was unexpected to find such a treat while raiding with Batris men, of all orcs, but Rowan had no intention of complaining."
            $ delane_gifts += 10
        "Gold and riches.":

            $ renpy.fix_rollback()
            $ change_personal_gold(100)

        "A noble diary, holding gossip Jezera would just adore." if journalTaken == False:
            $ renpy.fix_rollback()
            $ change_favor('jezera', 1)
        "Arcane scrolls, sealed with the churchs insignia.":


            $ renpy.fix_rollback()
            "He couldnt know what the scrolls held, but if they were confiscated and transported under the sigil of Solansia, then Cliohna would no doubt have use for them."

            $ castle.rp += 20

    jump campMenu







label find_noblewoman_s_prison:




if met_with_delane == False:

    $ change_mp(-5)
    $ prevent_tile_exploration()

    $ last_delane_visit_attempt = 1

    scene bg26 with fade

    "During Rowan's explorations of the orcish camp, he kept an eye out for where the captured noblewoman might be held captive."

    if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False, bonus=noblewomanSearchAttempt) == "success":

        $ avatar.add_exp (100)
        "There was an odd concentration of soldiers in a secluded part of Ulcro's side of the camp. It was almost opposite where Tarish was holled up, at the other end of the gorge."
        "Sensing that this might be what he was looking for, Rowan set about covertly observing the patrols and movements about this part of the camp."
        "Fortunately for him, while these orcs were well disciplined, they were not the sharpest observers. It didn't take that long to slip out of their sight and patiently watch from the shadows."
        "After a few hours, he changed his hiding hole and watched again. Then again around an hour after that."
        "The hero figured he was close when he found a large tent that was under continuous watch from three different guard posts. His suspicion was confirmed when he noticed that the tent was actually a building disguised as a tent."
        "Orcs would never go through the trouble of doing something as elaborate as this unless it was as special as the noblewoman evidently was to Ulcro."
        "Now Rowan could try to sneak in to see her for himself."

        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note6')
        $ found_delane_tent = True
        jump campMenu
    else:


        "With no success. But every night spent on searching for her made him more familiar with the place. Eventually, he will succeed."
        $ noblewomanSearchAttempt += 1
        $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_rage",], "graze")
        $ choose_and_insert_next_event('orciad_explore')
        return
else:

    $ choose_and_insert_next_event('orciad_explore')
    return






label orcish_courtship_in_action:



$ avatar.add_exp (75)

scene bg26 with fade

"This part of the camp was particularly rowdy today, with lots of guttural shouting and chest pounding."
"After getting closer, Rowan found that a large section of ground had been cleared for several competitions. Orcs were in the process of digging holes by hand, lifting various heavy objects, and balancing a plate on the end of a stick."
"Other contests seemed like they'd finished not too long ago, with debris scattered around from what had been going on before. After watching for several minutes, the man finally started to get an idea of what was going on."
"This was some kind of courtship ritual, the contests having been started by orcish woman who wanted to have a child. Each set their own contest for the men to attempt, first by showing how good they were at it and then taking challengers to prove themselves worthy of her."
"It wasn't just a contest of being the best, you also had to have endurance. No orcs were ever eliminated unless they were severely outclassed. One kept at it until they either withdrew or were the only one left."
"At least two couples who'd been decided by previous contests were also watching the show, plus a woman who'd been tied up to a pole and occasionally had dirt thrown in her face by other female orcs."
"Rowan had to ask why she was being publically humiliated. After a few questions he worked out that she'd tried to start a competition she was very bad at, unworthy of orcs giving her a child. All orcs had to be powerful, not just the men."
"In off comment, the hero had wondered if the woman hadn't really wanted a child, but to have some fun. That got him a dirty look and a suggestion that if all she wanted to do was get off she should have gone to find some prisoners to fuck."
"After that, he returned to watching the ongoing three contests. These ones seemed like they'd only just started.and were still getting new competitors joining in to the feats of strength, speed, and dexterity."

menu:
    "Try your hand at strength, digging holes bare handed.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
        show wild orc neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
        "Rowan stepped forward among the competitors. Right away one of them put a hand on his shoulder."
        os "What you doing humi? Dis orc sport for who get to make babies."
        ro "Yes, I'm here to compete."
        os "Eh? What makes you dink that okay?"
        ro "What, are you afraid I might beat you?"
        "That got the orc's attention. He wheeled around and started the next round without another word. No one else made any attempt to stop Rowan when he participated in that round."
        "That didn't stop the crowd of orcs from jeering at him when it was his turn."

        if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            $ released_fix_rollback()

            "Digging holes barehanded was tiring and very intensive for what the orcs were demanding in this contest, but Rowan didn't let that slow him down. Again and again, he was able to match or at least come close to his competitors."
            "Sudden cheering drew his attention away for a moment, as he saw the runners had declared a winner. Yet among his group only two of the ten or so competitors. He did draw some satisfaction that the one who'd challenged him was among those who'd given up."
            "Soon afterwards the other competition ended. Rowan realized that perhaps this had been a mistake, while he'd certainly put on quite a bit more musculature since joining the twins, could he really beat orcs in a test a strength?"
            hide wild orc with moveoutright
            "Digging and digging wore on, lasting hours. Most of the time Rowan didn't even realize when another orc dropped out, but he steadily held out round after round."
            "His hands felt numb, his arms on fire, but he never stopped grabbing another handful of dirt."
            hide orc soldier with moveoutright
            "Finally, when it was nearly dark out, powerful hands gripped him from behind and lifted him up from the ground. He was turned around and found himself facing the orc woman who'd started this contest."

            "She ran her callased hands over his, dirt caked deep under both their nails. For his part, the man found looking over her powerful, yet still feminine body almost a relief."
            "The end of the digging along felt wonderful. Their eyes met, white pupiless orbs searching the man's brown ones."
            femorc "Yous really strong for a humi. Dis should be fun."
            jump courtshipVictory
        else:


            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Rowan did well enough for the first few rounds, however it soon became apparent that he'd probably made a mistake in challenging the orcs to feats of strength."
            "Already he was tiring fast, but those around him looked to be still doing quite well. Realizing that he'd never be able to pull this off, he decided to try and at least keep digging long enough for at least one of the orcs to give up."
            "Much to his satisfaction, and the pleasure of the observers, the original orc who'd challenged him proved to be the first to withdraw from the contest. Rowan stopped soon after himself, but there was no jeering at him now."
            jump courtshipFail
    "See if you're a faster runner than orcs, in foot racing.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
        show wild orc neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
        "Rowan stepped forward among the competitors. Right away one of them put a hand on his shoulder."
        os "What you doing humi? Dis orc sport for who get to make babies."
        ro "Yes, I'm here to compete."
        os "Eh? What makes you dink that okay?"
        ro "What, are you afraid I might beat you?"
        "That got the orc's attention. He wheeled around and started the next round without another word. No one else made any attempt to stop Rowan when he participated in that round."

        if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                jump runningVictory
            else:
                jump runningDefeat
        else:
            jump runningDefeat
    "You bet you could balance that plate better than the rest of these brutes.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Rowan picked a plate and stick up off the ground, set it spinning, much to the grumblings and irritation of the orcs around him. They wouldn't admit it, but they were really bad at this sort of thing."
            hide wild orc with dissolve
            "Some of them tried to copy Rowan's technique, so he mixed it up and added complications to how he was performing. They didn't impress the crowd, but they made it almost impossible for his competition to learn from him."
            "Surprisingly, it wasn't this challenge that ended first, that was the runners. The diggers, on the other hand, showed no signs of stopping any time soon with nearly all of the competitors still in the running."
            hide orc soldier with dissolve
            "However, Rowan's victory wasn't too long afterwards. His competition eventually just gave up in frustration. What really amounted to a children's game simply wasn't well suited to these orcs, who valued strength and brutality."

            "The man turned to the woman who'd started this contest, somewhat worried she might have been offended by his victory and gave a wry smile."
            ro "Well, guess I win then."
            "To his relief, she smiled warmly back at him and blew a kiss. Certainly looked like this wasn't going to be done out of necessity."
            jump courtshipVictory
        else:
            "Rowan picked a plate and stick up off the ground, set it spinning, much to the grumblings and irritation of the orcs around him. Most of them hadn't really figured out how to do this yet, and were finding it frustrating."
            "However, as the rounds went on, Rowan soon realized that he was actually his own downfall here. The orcs were so bad at this that they were watching him closely and copying how he was doing it. At least a few of them were surprisingly good at it."
            "A few dropped plates later and he realized he'd have to withdraw or be forced to. Shame it ended like this, but he did pat himself on the back for having been the best at the challenge at least to start with. Plus, the orc who'd stopped him at the start had been among the first to give up."
            jump courtshipFail
    "Competing to mate with an orc woman isn't something you want to do.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump courtshipFail


label runningVictory:

"Speed was Rowan's speciality. In battle he always tried to be one step ahead of his opponent's, one arm length apart, one breath beyond."
"This was why he'd eschewed metal armor during the war even after it became available, sticking with the leather he'd been initially issued."
"Now, speed in battle is different from running speed, but this was just as much of a contest of endurance as it was of speed. Rowan did the laps again and again, amazing the crowd and the other competitors."
hide wild orc with moveoutright
"Soon, those watching had traded their jeers to cheers as he finished yet another lap, leaving the one orc still trying to best him almost in the dust."
"He tried to call foul, bringing up the same argument that a human shouldn't be able to compete again."
"However, now the onlookers were against him and demanding he withdraw after such a poor final showing. He looked like he'd do something more, but then was tackled from behind by the woman who'd started the contest."
hide orc soldier with moveoutright

"After bringing him down and stomping on the fallen form once, the orcish woman turned to Rowan."
femorc "I say, yous da winner!"
"A final cheer went up from the onlookers, celebrating the human's victory as if it were one of their own."
jump courtshipVictory

label runningDefeat:

"While racing against orcs was certainly one of the easier competitions Rowan could have joined, the difference in height between the human man and the orc men soon proved to be a bit of an issue."
"Their strides were much longer than Rowan's, so he had to put a lot more work into moving his legs just to match his competitors."
"The pace that was set and the sheer number times that same run was done soon started to take its toll on his endurance."
"Thankfully, many other orcs were finding this particular contest was beyond them and Rowan's withdrawal was about after half of the others had left."
"Even getting a few nods of approval from the crowd as he rejoined them and beating out the orc who'd first stopped him."
jump courtshipFail



label courtshipVictory:

"The orc woman wrapped her arm around the slightly smaller man and started leading him away from the competition grounds."

scene bg30 with fade

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve


"She led him to a tent that seemed to be empty, then gave Rowan a curious look."

femorc "Well? You gonna fuck me?"

"He was normally more of a lover than a fucker, but Rowan figured that orcs tended to be just as ferocious in bed as on the battlefield. So he was going to be a lot more aggressive than he usually was."


scene cg321 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg321

pause 3

"Deciding to just act on instinct, he stepped forward and pulled the woman into a deep kiss. She seemed confused at first, but soon got into it and forced her tongue into his mouth in response. That gesture was appreciated, as it hurt to press against her tusks."

"After a moment she pushed Rowan back and smiled."

femorc "Humis have funny way to fuck."

ro "It's better if we have some foreplay."

femorc "Show me."

"Once again, the two kissed, pushing their tongues into one another's mouths and exploring the difference in anatomy. The hero essentially ignored the irritation caused by those big teeth. They weren't sharp, just awkward."
"Instead, he focused on other parts of her, like her rump. Copping a feel, the orc let out a snort of amusement, but didn't break off the kiss. This only encouraged her to pull him in closer so she could do the same."
"Rowan used the hand on her backside now to slip up along her back, and into her meager garments to start removing them."
"This did cause the his partner to pull back from him. While worried at first that maybe he'd done something wrong, the orc instead helped him pull her armor off. She tried to start on Rowan's gear after that, though her efforts were mostly fumbling until she started getting frustrated."
"Rather than letting her force them off, the man undid his armor and then pulled off his clothes himself. As soon as she saw dick, she crashed into Rowan and brought him to the ground."


scene cg189 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg189

pause 3

"With some effort, and fumbling of his own to finally get his pants off, Rowan managed to wrestle himself on top to take the lead again. During the scuffle, the two found themselves face to face with each other's naughty bits in a 69."

femorc "Silly humi, you got us da wrong way round!"

ro "I wouldn't say that..."

"He opened his mouth and ran his tongue over the green pussy in front of him. Following his lead, once again, the orc ran her tongue over his balls and up his hard shaft."

femorc "Dis is different, but fun."

"The man nibbled on her lower lips as he repositioned his hips to push his cock past her upper ones. There was no resistance as he sunk down past her tusks and into her throat. In fact, she was very eager to swallow his length and gave a deep blowjob."
"Bobbing his hips up and down several times and enjoying the sensation immensely, Rowan also put some more effort into teasing and play biting the orc's womanhood. She really liked him being forceful, so he was constantly being a little bit harder, a little rougher."


scene cg110 with fade
pause 3

"Deciding that was enough foreplay, the human pulled himself fully free and flipped around so he was face to face with the orc woman again. Instinctively he lined up and pushed himself inside her passage in two quick motions. She had said she wanted to be fucked, after all."
"Her cunt was very slick, as well as deeper and wider than a human's. It also felt more flexible and squeezed down on him a bit to make up for being looser. There were other differences, but Rowan was a bit distracted to focus on them."
"He pumped himself in and out of her as quickly as he could, with her moving her hips up to meet him with each thrust. A loud meaty smack accompanied each of these motions, along with grunts of pleasure from both of them."
"This was what orcs were used to; rough hard animalistic fucking. That didn't stop the man from reaching out and, 'appreciating' her softer assets. As before, as soon as he started fondling her, the orc did the same to him."
"She was especially fond of pulling him down insider faster and harder."


scene cg110 with sshake
scene cg110 with sshake
scene cg111 with flash
show rowan necklace naked behind cg111


"Rowan didn't even notice that he was approaching his peak, so it surprised him a bit when he came inside the orc. Given the noises she was making and the rippling feeling of her passage, there were unlikely to be any complaints from the woman."

femorc "Hehe, yus was good. Doubt a humi will give me a baby, but letten you have your way with me makes up for it."

ro "Ha, I certainly liked having you under me for the evening. How did foreplay compare to skipping straight to the action?"

femorc "Different. I'm a probly start another contest as soon as is proper if I don't get a baby. Wouldn't mind if you want to try for me again."

ro "Intriguing."


$ avatar.corruption += 5
jump campMenu


label courtshipFail:

"Rowan watched the rest of the competition, interested to see how the orcs fared at each of the challenges. One by one, competitors withdrew as rounds concluded and they realized they were outclassed."
"The runners were the first to declare a winner, who promptly ran off with the woman on the line to claim his prize. After that was the plate balancers. Unlike the runners, these quit in frustration rather than because they were exhausted."
"Unsurprising for orcs, the contest of strength was still going on when Rowan decided to move on over three hours later. Even when it came to something as mundane as digging a hole, orcs were surprising powerhouses."
"He did notice as he left that the woman who'd been tied up had left at some point during the contest. Presumably someone had let her down, so it wasn't that long of a punishment."
jump campMenu





label trading_with_orcs:

$ avatar.add_exp (75)

scene bg26 with fade

"Orcs don't really have merchants, per say. They do trade and they have some use for currency stolen from other races. Most often they'll put together impromptu open bazaars where they engage in barter trade with their loot or offering their services."
"Just because everyone was a warrior didn't mean that orcs didn't pick up trade skills and trade in that service. There were cooks, hunters, clothing makers, weapon workers, shamans, and even nurses."
"Some primitive economies could spring up in camps from time to time, though they rarely got that far along as all too often a key constituent would be injured or die in the fighting everyone had to participate in."
"Rowan browsed these tribal stalls, not expecting to find anything of interest, and soon finding his assumptions affirmed."
"With enough time, an eagle eyed and dedicated customer would no doubt find some hidden gems here and there, stashed between junk and ill-maintained, stolen goods."
"But most of the time, nothing the orcs had to offer could rival items Cla-Min delivered the castle on a daily basis."

if orciad_state == 2:
    "That thought made him stop. Now that the camp had an active warchief once more, bound to castle Bloodmeen, there was nothing stopping him from deepening these ties further."
else:
    "That thought made him stop. With the castle split between the three leaders, all at each others throat, he doubted any would bother to interfere should he wanted to engage in a little bit of entrepreneurship."

"Cla-Min could do wonders in this place, if given the chance."

menu:
    "Invite Cla-Min over.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan neutral behind bg26
        ro "Jezera, please pass over a few things to Cla-Min."
        scene black with fade
        show rowan neutral behind black
        ro "I want her caravan to be ready for a little detour."
        $ claminOrciadTrip = True
    "Decide against it.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He shook his head, dismissing the idea. Too many things could go wrong, for too many reasons."

jump campMenu
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('humans_are_not_welcome', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("week >= 4",), run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('lost_knowledge', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("week >= 4",), group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('camp_slaves', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("week >= 4",), run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('youth_of_the_nation', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("week >= 4",), depends=('orcish_families_and_neutrals',), run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('the_woods_outside_of_camp', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("week >= 4",), run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)


label humans_are_not_welcome:


$ avatar.add_exp (75)

$ change_mp(-5)
$ prevent_tile_exploration()

$ event_tmp['brawnSuccess'] = False

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve


os "Humi, you don't belong here."

"Given that this was an orc camp, it stood to reason that sooner or later someone was going to harass Rowan. Demon protection or no demon protection."

ro "I am here on demon master business and have permission from-"

femorc "Shut it, weak pink!"

"She swung an arm to slap Rowan across the face, but he reflexively jumped back to avoid it."

"If anything, this just made the orcs madder. Then two more of them came up behind him, cutting off any chance of escape. Evidently there was some planning behind this."

ro "Then let's duel, and settle this like orcs."

os "Yous no orc. Yous has no right to duel."

"The others grumbled their assent. He doubted these bullies wanted to kill him or even seriously injure him, they seemed like they were using him as a scapegoat for something else, maybe a failed raid or frustration over ongoing issues in the camp."
"Rowan considered his options, if worse came to worse he could always recall to the castle. However, that meant time wasted travelling back to the camp if he had further intentions here this week. He could also recall immediately to avoid being injured at all."


if avatar.mp < 1:
    "Then again, it wasn't like Rowan could exactly do much more in the camp anyway before he'd have to return to the castle. The extra few hours he might have wondering the camp were not worth the confrontation."
    "Then again..."

"He peeked behind him. Normally, four against one would hardly be unwinnable odds. But he couldnt use his sword, out of fear of turning this into an execution. And should he fight back and both his strength and speed failed him "

"It would not be pretty. That much was certain."


menu:
    "Return to Castle Bloodmeen" if avatar.mp < 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "There was no reason to pick up a fight when one wasnt needed. The hero placed his hands on his necklace, then softly spoke."
        ro "Jezera, recall me to the castle."
        hide rowan with dissolve
        "Then, he vanished."
        return

    "Return to the portal." if avatar.mp > 0:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "It wasn't worth taking any chances. Better an inconvenience than letting a group of orcs beat him up."
        "The hero placed his hands on his necklace, then softly spoke."
        ro "Jezera, recall me to the castle."
        hide rowan with dissolve
        "Then, he vanished."


        return
    "Taunt them.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I apologize. There seems to be a slight misunderstanding here."
        ro "I wasnt hoping to even the odds. I wanted to give you guys a chance to keep some of your dignity intact once I wipe the ground with each and every single one of you."
        if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "The orc woman threw herself at him with a snarl. With laughable ease, he dodged to the side, grabbing her arm, and tossing her into one of the orcs behind him, sending both tumbling into the ground."
            $ event_tmp['agilitySuccess'] = True
        else:
            "The orc woman threw herself at him with a snarl, her first catching him square in the face."
            "Quickly gathering his wits, he grabbed by the arm and delivered a swift kick right into her shin, sending her off balance. He pulled and sent her face first into the ground."
            $ event_tmp['agilitySuccess'] = False
            $ avatar.take_damage (["face",], "normal_damage")
        "He was allowed no moment of reprieve. The remaining orcs immediately charged at him. There was no way to dodge them all."
        if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "But he didnt need to. Whatever glancing hit managed to reach him, he grit his teeth and fought on, ignoring the sudden pain. They couldnt match him in skill - and he wouldnt let them wear him down."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "light_damage")
            $ event_tmp['brawnSuccess'] = True
        else:
            "One hit after another, his body covered in bruises and scars. They couldnt match him in skill, so they tried to wear him down. And they were succeeding."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "light_damage")
            $ event_tmp['brawnSuccess'] = False
        if event_tmp['brawnSuccess'] and event_tmp['agilitySuccess']:
            "Every time his punch connected, the orcs grew more agitated. Adrenaline pumped in his veins, sharpening his senses, while anger clouded theirs."
            "Once all notions of teamplay among the orcs crumbled, the fight devolved into brutal beatdown - with his would-be assailants on the receiving end of it."
            os "Urgh!"
            "With a pained grunt, the last of the four orcs collapsed. He tried to push himself up - only to find Rowans foot forcing his face into the mud."
            "Heaving from all the physical exertion, Rowan leaned forward, shifting his weight onto the fallen orc. It grunted again, but dared not to protest."
            if orciad_state == 2:
                ro "Listen closely you little shits. I am not some pink. I am the commander of the Bloodmeen forces - forces {b}you{/b} are now part of."
            else:
                ro "Listen closely you little shits. I am not some pink. I am the commander of the Bloodmeen forces - forces {b}you{/b} will soon be part of."
            ro "So learn some goddamn respect, and dont ever try to pick a fight with me."
            os "Urgh..."
            ro "Ill take that as a Yes, sir."
            "Satisfied with the outcome, he took his foot off the orc. There was no point in humiliating them any further, unless he wanted to make them his enemies for life."
            "He brushed some dirt off his armour, then moved on, glad to see the remaining orcs politely step aside before him."
            jump campMenu
        elif event_tmp['brawnSuccess'] == False and event_tmp['agilitySuccess'] == False:
            "Ha failed to seize the initiative, and once a precise strike to his stomach made him double down in pain, he knew all chance of regaining it was lost. He tried to cover his face, hoping to minimize the damage. It would be for naught."
            "The onslaught kept coming and coming. Somewhere along the line he'd fallen to the ground, but that didn't stop the orcs from continuing to beat him again and again."
            scene black with fade
            "Stars filled his vision as he felt what was surely a bone crunch under the boot of the orc woman who'd struck him first."
            "No, this was too much. Rowan had to escape, desperately he tried to crawl away for a moment to the delight of his tormentors before remembering the amulet."
            scene bg10
            "Then he was back in the castle, being carried by the castle staff up to his room to recover from the ordeal. This week's exploration was at its end."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["legs", "arms",], "deathblow")
            $ avatar.mp = 0
            return
        else:
            if event_tmp['brawnSuccess']:
                "For every hit taken, he returned his own. And despite their numerical advantage, soon enough both sides were bloodied and covered in bruises."
            else:
                "For every hit taken, he returned two of his own. His strength was quickly leaving him - but his punches werent without effect, as one orcs clutched his side in obvious pain, and another was clearly limping."
            "After another exchange of blows, Rowan drew back. The orcs did the same, glaring from across the dirt alley they ended up fighting in."
            os " This isnt over, pink."
            "Not weak pink anymore. With the outcome still in the air, neither side had anything to gain by escalating things further. Rowan took a step back, and the orcs did the same, both sides deciding on a tactical retreat."
            "He wasnt sure if this was better than the beating they were planning to subject him too, but at least he kept his pride intact."
            jump campMenu
    "Take the beating.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "His work here was too important for him to flee now and fighting back would just make things worse. He could manage a few bruises - he couldnt risk agitating them and ending up with a broken arm or leg. "
        "Gritting his teeth, this time Rowan stayed where he was when the orc moved to hit him again, taking the full force of her slap. A grin formed on the orc woman's face, then she punched him in the gut."
        femorc "Owe. Say you want duel, but wearing dat."
        "She'd taken the brunt of the damage from that one, due to his armour. However, now several other orcs were grabbing onto his arms and tearing the armour from his body."
        os "Now we see how good pink skin do against green."
        "Another strike, this one knocked the wind from Rowan's lungs and he doubled over in pain."

        ro "Gha. Damn."
        "Try as he might, he couldn't keep a completely straight face and the jeering orcs around him evidently noticed. Then one of them kicked him."
        femorc "See, humi weak. Humi have no place in dis camp of mighty orcs."

        "They wailed on him for several more minutes, however those watching soon became bored due to his lack of responses. As the audience dwindled, the ones who'd initially approached him quickly lost interest as well."
        hide orc soldier neutral with moveoutright

        "At the end, Rowan was bruised and a bit bloody, but largely unharmed."
        $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "normal_damage")
        jump campMenu






label lost_knowledge:




$ avatar.add_exp (75)
$ change_mp(-5)
$ prevent_tile_exploration()

scene bg26 with fade

"Rowan set out to examine the loot tent. It was the grandest and most imposing of the tents in camp, guarded at all times by no less than 10 orcs."
"When he approached the entrance, the guards up front had a spirited debate on whether they should kill him for approaching, or torture and then kill him for approaching."
"The chief of the loot camp guards, however, was willing to let Rowan in provided he touched nothing."
"Inside the tent, vast piles of gold, jewels, and commodities of all shapes and sizes were thrown together in seemingly random piles. To a normal man, it would be enough wealth to last a lifetime. But, Rowan could tell that for all the splendor in front of him, it wasnt enough."
"Orcs are not harvesters or craftsman, but raiders. Their day to day survival depends on taking enough to trade for life needs. A hoard of this size could keep a tribe of this size fed for a few months at most."
"Rowan noticed an entrance to a smaller tent in the back. Here, a vast assortment of junk was strewn about. It was all trinkets and mostly worthless objects that had been collected during a raid to be sorted for value later. Much less attention was paid here then the main tent."
"Rowan stalked among the stacks, examining what they found. Orcs had no need for cutlery sets, brick making tools, or mementos. However, in one of piles he found a book with rotting pages."
"From a glance, he doubted that there were any copies back in the library of Bloodmeen. It could be useful for research purposes."
"Rowan reached out to grab the book. However, one of the guards was watching. The guard approached him, furrowing his unibrow."


if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

    "Rowan disarmed the guard by explaining how worthless the book was. The guard was forced to agree, considering this was the junk tent. The guard still didnt want Rowan to touch anything else, forcing him to swear to only take the one book. "
    "That was enough, however. While knowledge was not considered very valuable in an orc camp, in the hands of his masters it could prove a valuable weapon."

    $ castle.rp += 3
    jump campMenu
else:


    "Rowan attempted to explain how pointless the book was to a bunch of orcs, but all he managed to do was offend the guard. The guard captain had to intervene to prevent an attack on Rowan."
    "However, any chance of bringing the book back with him was lost at this point. Rowan had to leave the book and promise not to come back until the guard changed to even return to the tent."
    jump campMenu






label camp_slaves:



scene bg26 with fade

$ avatar.add_exp (75)
$ change_mp(-5)
$ prevent_tile_exploration()

"This tribe didnt place its slaves in any kind of tent. Instead, captive humans were taken to a series of caves at the base of a hillside on the north side of camp. There they were guarded day and night."
"Orcs of both gender came and went from the caves, free to use the captives for their own pleasure."
"When Rowan explored this area, he had to be careful. With their blood up, one of the orcs might have gone for him. Killing a member of the tribe wasnt how to conduct effective diplomacy. The sounds of screams rung throughout the caves."
"Some from pleasure, some less so. It was overpowering."
"A voice called out to him from behind a set of thick steel bars. A beat up middle aged man called to him, wanting to speak. Rowan took great care not to be seen by the guards. The captive was part of a group of slaves who were planning an escape."
"Theyd been building a tunnel for the past month to help their escape. Last night, their guard had taunted them with the fact that they were to be sold in the morning. Orcs sold captives to human slavers and other darker creatures."
"They needed to use their tunnel now."
"But, it wasnt ready yet. The tunnel only emerged thirty feet behind the camps walls. They would need to get through the gate somehow. They needed Rowans help."

menu:
    "Tell the guards.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan promised the man he would help. But, Rowan wasnt here to rescue human captives. He was here to forge an alliance with the orc tribe. An hour later, Rowan approached the head guard and explained the slaves plan."
        "At first he was ignored, but when the guard searched the cell, he found a massive tunnel that extended most of the way out of the camp."
        "That night, the captives who had attempted to escape were flogged. To reward Rowans service, the tribe presented him with a sack full of gold coins."

        $ change_personal_gold(35)
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ orciad_betray_the_slaves = True
        jump campMenu
    "Help the slaves.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan promised the man he would help. He instructed the man to wait for a signal from him, and to go later that night. Rowan would handle the door. Some of the other slaves came to the bars of the cage, reaching out to touch his hand."
        "This was going to be risky, but he couldnt leave these people to an unknown fate. Hed already sold so much of his soul."
        "That night, he walked past the bars, and flashed a hand gesture. Afterwards he slowly made his way to the north gate. Most of the guards were on the camp walls. The orcs didnt expect an attack from within."
        "Only one orc was stationed near the wheel that opened the gate. Though he was a big one. If he took too long dispatching the guard, then it could alert the others."
        "Rowan unsheathed his blade and quietly snuck up on him."
        if avatar.skill_roll("stealth", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

            "Rowan snuck closer to the orc, staying in the shadows. The orc was sitting in a chair trying to keep awake. With senses dulled by sleepiness, Rowan doubted that hed see him coming."
            "Still, he had to plan each step to ensure he didnt make a stray sound. Getting closer, closer, closer."
            "Rowan readied his blade and moved in for the kill. It took one quick slash to the throat. The orc didnt even know what hit him. He silently toppled back, rattling his last gurgled breaths."
            "In the shadows, Rowan saw other figures approaching. He didnt relax until they were close enough to confirm. The captives had made it. Rowan quietly opened the gate just a crack to let the humans through."
            "In the morning, the orcs found the dead guard near the gate. An investigation of the slaves quarters revealed the escape tunnel. Nobody ever suspected that Rowan had been the one to free them. One less weight for his conscience. "
            $ avatar.corruption -= 3
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
            jump campMenu
        else:


            "Rowan snuck closer to the orc, staying in the shadows. The orc was sitting in a chair trying to keep awake. With senses dulled by sleepiness, Rowan doubted that hed see him coming."
            "Still, he had to plan each step to ensure he didnt make a stray sound. Getting closer, closer, closer."
            "Rowan readied his blade and moved in for the kill. It was an especially bad time to step on a stray twig. So of course, he stepped on a twig. The guard shot awake, grabbing his blade. Rowans cover was lost."
            "Rowan lunged forward, striking at the guard. The captives would be arriving any second now. If they made it through quickly, there was still a chance of success. The orc guard threw a few wild swings, one leaving a shallow gash across his chest."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing",], "light_damage")
            "Another opened his guard enough for Rowan to close the distance and finish him."
            "There was shouting and running on the ramparts. The guards were aware something was wrong. It was thankful that at that moment, the captives arrived. Rowan opened the gate, allowing them to flee from the camp."
            "Meanwhile, Rowan made his own escape. The guards missed him by mere moments."
            "Thankfully, But a witch hunt for the person responsible was inevitable. It would be best to make himself scarce, so he found a convenient excuse to have Jezera recall him to the nearest portal."

            $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
            $ avatar.corruption -= 3
            return






label youth_of_the_nation:




$ avatar.add_exp (75)
$ change_mp(-5)
$ prevent_tile_exploration()

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg3

"Rowan returned to gathering place of the nursing females and families. He spent part of the morning speaking to some. When walking back to the rest of the camp, he noticed one young orc by the river stream."
"This young one was unusually scrawny for his age. Surprisingly, he had a book in his hand. Rowan had never seen a young orc reading before. Rowan approached the orc youth. His name was Eidood"

ro "Where did you find that?"

eid "One of human slaves. Me wanted to see pictures."

"Eidood pointed to the document. It appeared to be an illuminated manuscript. The right side of each page had a watercolor picture, while the left side had dense text about a regions history."

eid "What that?"

ro "Thats a windmill. It's what humans use to crush grain so we can eat it."

"Eidood turned to another page. This one depicted a knight on horseback charging a unit of men-at-arms. The young orc stared at the picture."

eid "Who metal man?"

ro "Thats a knight. Theyre humans who wear metal armour in battle."

eid "Armour? Why?"

ro "It blocks weapon attacks, so it makes you harder to kill. Knights are sworn to protect their people, so they need stronger weapons and armour."

"Eidood seemed confused by that. There were oaths in orcish society, but nothing as intricate or complex as a feudal relationship."

ro "The peasants, the knights tribe, give the knight food and treasure. The knight raises strong sons and buys powerful armour. That way the Knights protect the tribe. Knights are some of the humans' mightiest warriors."

eid "Knights be strong?"

ro "Very."

"That seemed to get through to Eidood. The Orc youth opened his jaw in awe and traced the image of the knight on horseback with his finger. Of course, Rowan had known many knights before, and few lived up to the heroic ideal etched into the manuscript."
"Still, the idea was fascinating. Could an orc learn chivalry?"

eid "Could Eidood be knight?"

ro "Ive never met an orc knight before. It would be a strange sight."

eid "Eidood will be first orc knight then. Knights powerful. Orcs powerful. Orc Knight most powerful!"
eid "Orc knight Eidood bring glory to tribe. Burn many villages. Make enemies scream in terror. Strongest there is."

"Eidood grabbed the page with the knight, roughly tearing it out of the book. He stood up, letting the rest of the book topple off his lap. Hed shown it so much concern before, compared to how a normal orc would treat it."
"Rowan sighed. It seemed the answer was no. He picked up the manuscript from the ground. Even damaged it might still be worth something."
"Later, Rowan walked passed the fighting pit where the orcs on the cusp of manhood practiced. There was a loud commotion today. One of the fighters was doing something quite unusual. Rowan went over to watch. He found Eidood fighting one of the other orc youths."
"Only, Eidood was wearing a very primitive set of armor, misshapenly fashioned from wooden bark. Yet, it made the difference. Eidood overcame his opponent by taking a few stray blows from his club using the armor. None of the spectators knew how to react."
"The orcs valued victory, but found little glory in being armored. And Rowan? Rowan wasnt sure if he should be proud or scared."


$ change_personal_gold(10)
jump campMenu






label the_woods_outside_of_camp:



$ avatar.add_exp (75)
$ change_mp(-5)
$ prevent_tile_exploration()

scene bg3 with fade

"Rowan explored of the camp this time. He found a small forest just beyond the gate. A strange patch of green tranquility within earshot of the feasting and fighting of the orcs. He chose this opportunity to sit and rest."
"At the base of a tree, he spotted a set of old bones. By now they were broken chunks that memorialized some long dead orc warrior. A close examination of the tree itself revealed heavily faded pictograms."
"They had been carved into the wood so dissonantly in the past that they had become a whisper in the wood. Easily missed by an untrained eye."
"The picograms depicted an orc of unusual size and strength, as representative by how he towered over the others, engaging in feats of strength. Killing enemies, taking women, collecting treasure for his loot box."
"The final picture showed him bleeding surrounded by trees. No doubt much of it was false. It was a dying orc telling his own story. But, wat drew Rowans eye was what he included in the final picture."
"The symbol for a hidden cache."
"Rowan dug up the ground next to the bones. His curiosity was rewarded. Beneath the bones lay a rotted box, and inside the remnants of the orcs treasure."
"It wasnt the great sum the pictographs suggested, but what pieces hadnt been rusted could be resold at a profit."
"The real challenge of the day proved hiding this sum of treasure from the prying eyes of his orc hosts."


$ change_personal_gold(35)
jump campMenu
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('the_woodcarver', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("week >= 4",), run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('the_unlucky_slave', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("week >= 4",), depends=('orcish_families_and_neutrals',), run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('meeting_the_priest_of_kharos', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("week >= 4", "orciad_explore >= 3", 'not orciad_priest_visited'), group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('orciad_returning_to_camp_climb', triggers='map_res_105', active=False, run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_story)
    event('orciad_returning_to_camp_sneak', triggers='map_res_105', active=False, run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_story)
    event('orciad_returning_to_camp_listen', triggers='map_res_105', active=False, run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_story)
    event('orciad_returning_to_camp_dodge', triggers='map_res_105', active=False, run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_story)








label the_woodcarver:


$ event_tmp['spot_success'] = False

$ avatar.add_exp (75)
$ change_mp(-5)
$ prevent_tile_exploration()

scene bg26 with fade

"Orcs were never known for their discipline, a fact Rowan exploited several times during the war."
"While most warchiefs usually understood the importance of maintaining a secured perimeter around the camp, forcing regular grunts to keep watch and stick to the established patrol routes was never an easy task."


if orciad_state <= 1:
    "His future allies were no different. With every step, he kept finding more and more gaps in their defenses."
    "With their leadership divided, sneaking inside to poison their food supplies or to set fire to their tents would have been childs play. He could only hope things would improve once the chain of command is restored."
else:


    "Despite that, it seemed the orcs had no intention of leaving themselves exposed."
    "Several watchtowers have been constructed at the edges of the camp, and while they were located too far from one another to properly fulfill their function, they were nevertheless all manned, with keen eyed orcs watching him suspiciously as he passed under them."
    "He also passed several patrols. One of them even questioned him, rightfully finding his snooping around their defenses suspicious."
    "Leveraging his position as Andras emissary and the warchief close confidant, he quickly managed to get them to leave him alone, but judging by their expressions they would no doubt inform their supervisors of this incident."
    "All in all the camp was better protected than he expected. There were still some blind spots, and someone like Rowan would have little trouble infiltrating it, but it was something they could work on once the army was integrated with their own forces."
    "With some effort, they could be brought up to human standards."


scene bg31 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg31
show wild orc neutral behind bg31

"As Rowan was walking along the edge of the camp, something caught his attention. A lone orc sat on a fallen tree, away from his compatriots. Judging from the amount of scars on his back, he must have been one the orcs that once served in Karnas invasion force."
"Maybe even from the very start of his conquest. Orc veterans were a rare find, so it might be worth to exchange a few words with him."

menu:
    "Approach him.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Driven by curiosity, Rowan approached the old warrior. Quickly, he noticed his initial assumption that the orc was keeping watch of the distant woods was incorrect. The orc wasnt looking into the distance, instead, he had his eyes focused on something in his hands."
        "It was an almost finished wooden figurine. With swift movements of a hunting knife in his right hand, the orc worked it relentlessly, not paying much attention to Rowan."


        if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

            $ event_tmp['spot_success'] = True
            "Neither did he pay any attention to the two orc kids, hiding in the tall grass nearby. The younglings observed the unexpected craftsman with visible excitement, whispering between themselves."


        "Knowing better than to interrupt someone so engrossed in his work, Rowan stopped nearby, and continued to observe without a word."
        "The figurine was that of a feral wolf, shown prowling."
        "Baring its teeth, the beast growled at some unseen opponent. Rowan couldnt see all the minor details from where he was standing, but he quickly noticed, that even though the carving was rather crude, it was no doubt exceptional work."
        "There was a primal charm to it. The wolf looked almost lifelike. Maybe it was something the orc had to fight at some point his life? Rowan couldnt tell."
        "Meanwhile, the orc continued to carve the hard wood, finishing the last of the wolfs paws. The knife, far too big for such delicate work, was nevertheless wielded with great finesse, cutting into the wood precisely as its owner desired."
        "The orc not only had plenty of experience, but, as Rowan imagined, had to have no small amount of talent in order to produce such a realistic replica."
        "It was almost bizarre, for an orc, who usually were seen as little more than simple brutes, to be capable of creating something so enchanting."
        "As the orcs work was almost at its end, Rowan decided to stick around and see what the amateur craftsman intended to do with it."
        "Fifteen minutes later, the figurine was finished. The orc put his knife down, and turned the wooden wolf in his fingers several times."
        "Rowan couldnt quite read his expression. Was he happy with the result? He continued to wear the same face as when he was working  that of bored indifference."
        "Without as much as a word, the orc tossed the figurine over his shoulder."


        if event_tmp['spot_success']:
            "In an instant, the two orc kids jumped forward, trying to get their hands on the wooden wolf. Kicking and screaming, they started fighting over it, neither willing to part with what was apparently seen as a valuable trophy."
        else:


            "Out of nowhere, a pair of two orc kids jumped forward, trying to get their hands on the wooden wolf. Kicking and screaming, they started fighting over it, neither willing to part with what was apparently seen as a valuable trophy."


        "Meanwhile, the orc took another piece of wood, and started his work anew, not bothering to acknowledge neither the fight nor his silent audience. Seeing as they wouldnt get anywhere without him speaking up, Rowan decided to finally address the orc."
        ro "Were you not satisfied with the result?"
        "The knife stopped midway, and his owner looked up. For what it was worth, he didnt seem too annoyed at being interrupted. Furrowing his eyebrows, he answered in low monotone:"
        wo "Is worthless."
        "-and added nothing more. Rowan looked over his shoulder, at the fighting kids."
        ro "The kids might disagree."
        wo "Kids dumb. Is worthless."
        "A long silence followed. Despite the harsh words towards his own creation, the Orc didnt seem to be displeased at it."
        ro "Then why make it?"
        "The orc shrugged."
        wo "Good for boredom. But is worthless."
        "In Rowans eyes, the wooden toy was far from worthless. While not the most intricate work of art, it was nevertheless a pretty trinket, it would probably sell for a nice penny at any human bazaar."
        "He told him just that. Again, the orc shrugged in response."
        wo "Pinks dumb. Is worthless. All wood animals worthless."
        "Another long silence followed, broken only by the sounds of the two kids still fighting. Rowan heard a victorious shriek, and noticed one of them finally triumphed over the other."
        "Holding the figuring high to the sky, he now ran back to the camp, laughing with glee. His companion limped behind him, muttering curses."
        "The woodcarver didnt look in their direction. But Rowan noticed his expression grew distant, and his thumb caressed the wood piece he still held onto almost affectionately. The moment passed in a blink of an eye, and the orc now wore the same bored scowl as he did earlier."
        " Did the orcs even understood the concept of art? For them, the wooden animal might have been truly worthless. It only served as something for the kids to fight over."
        "But if the orc wanted to created something valuable, then he couldve made a carving of an orcish warrior. Rowan knew some orcs thought they brought good luck, and would be willing to pay for them."
        "Yet he chose to make wooden animals. Why? Was it for the kids?"


        if ev_happened('orcish_families_and_neutrals'):
            "Men usually didnt participate in their education, so was it the only way he could do something nice for them without being ridiculed for it?"


        " Or did he simply enjoy making something that looked nice, despite it not having actual value? Rowan couldnt tell, and his strange companion was unlikely to shine further light on the matter, having already resumed carving the next figurine."
        ""
        "Maybe the orc himself didnt quite understand why he kept making the figurines. All orcs were raised to be warriors. To enjoy something that didnt involve violence Mustve felt wrong to the orc."
        "But it didnt stop him from doing it."
        "Rowan couldnt help but smile a little."
        ro "I see. I apologize for taking your time."
        "The orc nodded slightly, his knife cutting into the wood."
        "He added nothing else, and Rowan knew better than to keep pestering the orc. He bid the woodcarver farewell, and resumed his earlier task of checking the defense perimeter, his spirits a bit higher from the odd encounter."

        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        $ woodCarverSaw = True
        jump campMenu
    "Move along.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan considered speaking to the orc, but he doubted the old warrior would be able to offer any valuable insight. Orc expertise lay in rape and plunder  and Rowan had no intention of seeking advice in that area."
        "He left the orc alone, and resumed his inspection."
        jump campMenu







label the_unlucky_slave:


$ avatar.add_exp (75)
$ change_mp(-5)
$ prevent_tile_exploration()

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg26


if orciad_state <=1:
    "Scouring the camp for further displays of internal division that he could use to his advantage, Rowan came across an unusual sight."
else:

    "Inspecting the camp of his allies, Rowan came across an unusual sight."


"As he walked past the section where the orc mothers resided, he noticed a pale figure sitting by the side of one of the tents. A plain, human woman, in a slave collar, but also dressed up  in what appeared to be orcish garments."
"Hunched over a with needle in her hand, she was repairing a pair of torn pants. Even at a distance, he could see that for a slave, the woman was much healthier than what Rowan would expect. Far less malnourished."
"Curious, he approached her. He took down his hood, hoping the simple gesture will help garner at least some goodwill in the woman."
"But that seemed to have the opposite result. When the girl turned her head up at the sound of his steps, and she saw his face, fear entered her eyes. She stood up abruptly-"
"- revealing the soft bulge of her stomach -"
"- and turned around, trying to flee. She seemed to have forgotten her position, for she stopped midway at the sight of the orcs that naturally filled the place."
" Overcome with terror, she turned to Rowan once more, and then clumsily tried to tip toe away from the hero, as if that actually made her behaviour any less suspicious."

menu:
    "Call out to her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Wait! I mean you no-"
        "The woman shook her head, not willing to listen. Hiding her face in her hands, she turned away from the hero."
        orcm "What is this commotion?!"
    "Stop in your tracks.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan stopped. Was the woman forbidden from interacting with other humans? If so, she would get into trouble if he tried to talk with her."
        "Instead, he raised his hands, and took a step back."
        orcm "Ha! Afraid of a pregnant woman, human?"

$ matronName = "Orc Matron"

"An elder orc matron came out from the nearby tent. Scars decorated her lithe body, but the years took much from who Rowan assumed was once a respected warrior. Her hair was gray and thin. Wrinkles decorated her face, and one of her eyes was whited over, blind to the world."
"But the other was healthy and alert, and as soon as it recognized Rowan, turned ice cold with hatred."


if orciad_state <= 1:
    orcm "Warbringer. Have you grown tired of sowing lies among our kind? Checking how many of our younglings are big enough to carry an axe? Im afraid you will have to wait quite some time for this one."
else:


    orcm "Warbringer. Come to inspect your masters legions? See how many of our younglings are big enough to carry an axe? Im afraid this one is not quite ready to join your legions of doom."


"She bared her teeth, smiling wickedly."

orcm "I guess the girl could join, if you need her to. Not much of a fighter this one, but I believe human women can be skewered by a sword just like an orc."

"Rowan found himself at a loss for words, stunned by the sudden hostility. But, not being easily intimidated, he quickly regained his composure and met the womans glare with his own cold, indifferent expression."

ro "I was merely passing by. Nobody plans to send children, or pregnant women, to war."

orcm " Is that so? Oh, bless the ancestors then! Isnt your master just the kindest of all demon lords? Please, send him over the next time he visits, so I can suck his cock and kiss his ass in gratitude! Oh, bless be the demon boss! "

"She bowed mockingly, her voice dripping with venom. Behind her, the human woman continued to observe the two, hiding behind the tent."


if orciad_state <= 1:
    "Rowan frowned. Few orcs lived pass forty, and this woman was well in her fifties. She likely had at least some degree of respect among other orcs, and even though he no longer needed to seek support from them, hearing her speak of Andras so coldly did not bode well."
else:


    "Rowan frowned. Few orcs lived pass forty, and this woman was well in her fifties. She likely had at least some degree of respect among other orcs, and hearing her speak so coldly of Andras was alarming to say the least."

"It was something he might want to address later. For now, it seemed wiser to try and coax some information out of her. Especially since he had a feeling there was more to her vitriol than just a general dislike for human and demonkind. "
ro "You called me Warbringer earlier. Why?"
orcm "Isnt that what you are, slave? A bringer of war? Bringer of death?"
"Her face twisted in rage."
orcm "We heard of your master, Warbringer, of the red demon lord-apparent. Not a chosen Kharas, this one. If he was, he would strike both Ulcro and Batri, the two fools, and have us all kneel. No. Hes far too weak for that, is he not?"
orcm "And like all weak fools, what he lacks in power, he makes up in ambition. He dreams of being the next demon lord I bet. And for that, he needs us, no? He needs mindless slaves to bleed for his fools crusade. "

if orciad_state <= 1:
    orcm "And so he sends you, his trusted slave, to sway us to his cause. To bring an end to this ridiculous feud, and have us march along him. Its only been a ten-year since your heroes slayed the previous demon lord, and yet you already bring a new war to us."
    orcm "And with you carry a collar. One you know we will put on ourselves willingly."
else:

    orcm "So he sent you, his trusted slave, to choose the willing puppet to lead his army."
    orcm "A slave brought us a collar, and we happily put it on ourselves. Its only been a ten-year since your heroes slayed the last demon lord, and yet we already sold ourselves into slavery once more."

"Bitterness entered her voice, and for a moment, her mask of anger dropped, revealing the pain that ran underneath."
"She fought under Karnas, no doubt. What did she lose in his service, that made her despise the demons so much? So much, that she was able to overcome the orcs natural desire for war?"
orcm "Centuries after centuries, the Kharos chosen comes to us, and demands we spill blood in his name. And like the fools we are, we obey, only to be slaughtered by your kind."
orcm "How long will this go on, Warbringer? How many more sons, daughters and loved ones must be sacrificed to fuel ambitions of demons like your master?"
"A dry laugh escaped her lips."
orcm "I guess it doesnt really matter to you, does it? No, I do not believe it does. Youve already betrayed your own kind, I doubt you care for mine."


if avatar.corruption > 49:
    $ orcMatronState = 2
    ro "..."
    "And she was right, he did not."
    "Slaves to Kharos or not, he could not forget the countless atrocities orcs committed during the last war. Rape, murder, slavery. Even if they were done at Karnas orders"
    " Then the countless crimes orcs commit during the centuries it takes for another demon lord to arrive, were not."
    "Demonic heritage or not, orcs were still responsible for their own fate."
    ro "I do not. And neither do you care for humans, so lets drop the pretense."

    if orciad_state <= 1:
        ro "Whether you like or not, once the chiefs feud is over, your brethren will fight for us. But I assure you, I have no intention of letting you mindless brutes drag me down."
    else:

        ro "Whether you like or not, your brethren will fight for us. But I assure you, I have no intention of letting you mindless brutes drag me down."

    ro "The twins are far more cunning than Karnas was. Things will turn out differently this time."
    orcm "More poison. Do you think-"
    ro "I dont have time to listen to some decrepit old womans depressing backstory. You have two choices here, hag. Fall in line, and help us conquer the six realms. Or run. I care not which."
    " Her hand reached for the dagger by her side."
    orcm "There is a third choice here, Warbringer"
    "Rowan smiled slightly. "
    ro "You are free to try. But even if you succeed, it wont change anything."
    "The two stared one another, Rowans cold eyes into the orcs furious one. Neither moved an inch."
    "Finally, the matron relented. Her shoulders dropped, and all strength seemed to leave her posture."
    orcm "No, it would not. Another slave would merely take your place. "
    orcm " Do your worst Warbringer."

elif avatar.corruption < 49 and serveChoice == 4:
    $ orcMatronState = 2
    ro ""
    "It was true Rowan found it difficult to sympathize with the orcs. Slaves to Kharos or not, their kind committed countless atrocities, both during the war, and outside of it  of their own accord."
    "They were corrupt to the core, and a few odd individuals with a conscience did not change that fact."
    "But Whether he liked it or not, they were his underlings now. He had no intention of simply throwing their lives away without a good reason."
    ro " It is true, that until now, your masters havent been exactly Considerate of oricsh lives. But we have no intention of repeating their mistakes."
    ro "The twins are far more cunning than Karnas was. The reason why Andras didnt simply slay both Ulcro and Batri wasnt because he was unable to."
    ro "It was because we believe that willing and organized orc warband makes for a far better ally than some leaderless mob."
    orcm "Empty words, Warbringer."
    ro "Perhaps. But even if we did leave you alone Do you really believe you wouldnt find some other war to fight with?"
    "The orc matron stared at him for a long time."
    "Finally, she turned her head away."
    orcm "No, I do not."
else:

    $ orcMatronState = 3
    "Rowan felt his throat tighten. Betrayer of humanity. Warbringer. He could secretly plan a thousand plots to bring forth the Twins downfall, but for now, that was all he was. And while he couldnt exactly sympathize with the orcs"
    "They were murderers and rapists, though how much of their vile nature stemmed from their corrupt ancestry was unknown to him"
    "The Matrons words wound him in ways he did not expect. How much suffering will he bring to those around him, before an apt opportunity to backstab his accursed masters presents itself? How many more speeches like this one will he be forced to listen to?"
    "Usually, he kept those thoughts pushed aside. But every now and then they surged forward, only to be forced down in a moment's noticed."
    "The same happened now  but for a second, his usually unreadable expression must have slipped, for he saw the orcs eyes go wide in surprise."
    orcm "..."
    ro "..."
    "Rowan swallowed heavily."
    ro "This time things will be different. No more blood will be spilled than absolutely necessary."
    orcm " Aye, that would be nice."
    "A sad smile graced her lips."
    orcm "But I fear you are not in any position to offer such guarantees, slave."
    "As far as she was concerned, he was still only a messenger. A powerless puppet to Andras Perhaps she would think differently if she knew who he really was."
    " But he already revealed far too much than he shouldve. It was best to keep quiet for now."


$ emmaMet = True
"An uncomfortable silence followed. The orcs anger subsided, replaced by melancholy. Now that the matron was properly Subdued, he could ask her about the pregnant woman. The plain girl still watched them from a distance, too far away to hear their quiet, if lively, discussion."
"Rowan nodded in her general direction, prompting the orc to turn around."
ro "This girl. She looks Taken care of."
orcm " She is. Emma! Come here!"
"The girl approached them shyly. She kept her head down, refusing to look Rowan in the eyes."
"His initial assessment proved to be correct. He couldnt see any signs of beatings, and her cheeks had a healthy tint to them. While the slavery had clearly taken its toll on the girl, it wasnt the level of physical abuse he came to expect from the orcs."
"There was only one explanation to that."
ro "She carries a half-orc."
"He stated more then asked. The matron bared her teeth in a humorless smile."
orcm "Little Emma liked getting her cunt stuffed so much, she kept asking to be fucked every night. Who knew she would get pregnant?"
"The poor girl turned red in shame, but said nothing."
orcm "As to what she carries We do not know. Maybe an orc. Maybe a human. The child will prove who they are."
"Rowan furrowed his brows. That Wasnt how it worked. Half orcs were rare, but they did exist. Almost exclusively conceived through violence, among humans, they were usually pariahs. Apparently orcs did not view them this way."


if avatar.corruption > 49:
    $ emmaIgnored = True
    "His curiosity sated, Rowan bid the orc matron farewell. He had far more important things to do than concern himself with every human slave he stumbled upon."
    jump campMenu
else:


    ro "I see. Do you mind if I talk with Emma in private?"
    "The matron shrugged in response."


if orciad_state <= 1:
    orcm "Do what you want, Warbringer."
else:


    orcm "Its your camp now, Warbringer."


"The orc left them alone. Emma didnt seem all too happy about that  if anything, her expression became even more pained than before. Rowan led her to the bench she was residing on earlier, and sat beside her."
"He was considering how to help the girl calm down, before the pressure finally proved to be too much for her, and she exploded suddenly-"
emm "I didnt want to! I didnt-!"
"Her voice broke, and she hid her face in her hands once more."
emm "I didnt- I didnt want to, but- They worked us hard, that I thought it would- that it would be easier to just"
ro "..."
"Rowan placed his arm around her, and hugged her gently."
ro "Its ok. You did what you had to do. Nobody is judging you."
emm "I thought it would be easier! I just thought it would be easier"
"She started to weep in his arms, while Rowan whispered soothing reassurance to her. There wasnt much he could do about her current predicament, not right now. But Even if all he had to offer was this momentary kindness, it was still better than nothing."
"Perhaps later, he will be able to help her in some other way. But not now."

$ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
jump campMenu







label meeting_the_priest_of_kharos:


$ avatar.add_exp (75)

$ change_mp(-5)
$ prevent_tile_exploration()

scene bg26 with fade


if orciad_priest_visit_count > 0:
    jump meeting_the_priest_of_kharos.after_intro

"During his last visit to the camp, Rowan had seen a rather curious gatherings of orcs, carrying various equipment, depart from the settlement, to head to the nearby words. While armed, they clearly werent heading out for a raid  too many of them were visibly injured."
"At least one of them was limping, and another one was missing an eye. One orc was ostensibly hiding his right hand, and back then Rowan suspected he was trying to hide some sort of serious injury."
"Today, again, he noticed the same gathering. While he could no longer see the one eyed orc, the limping one was still there, and so was the one who attempted to keep his hand hidden. They were preparing for another departure."
"Not willing to let the opportunity pass him by again, Rowan approached the gathering, and inquired about its exact purpose."

lorc "Priest teaches. We go."

" Was the only answer he managed to get out of them. Contrary to most orcs he met thus far, this group wasnt particularly talkative."
"They didnt even bother to call him a demon cock-sucker, which was a refreshing change of pace."
"Idly, he wondered who this Priest was. From what he knew, the orcs usually referred to their spiritual leaders as shamans. A Priest could only mean"
"A servant of Kharos."
"While he had seen signs of Kharos worship around the camp, the orcs did not strike him as particularly religious, and he had yet to meet a single priest of the Many Faced God. Such an opportunity did not present itself often."
"He asked the orcs if he could join them, and while none of them looked too pleased about the prospect, neither voiced their opposition out loud."
"That was good enough for him, and soon he was walking some distance behind the orcs  as to not irate his new companions with his presence."
"Not least not any more than necessary."

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg3

" The orc priest was not what Rowan expected."
"Rowan had his share of stories with Kharos clerics back in the war, but those were usually demons, and as such usually adhered to very stereotype of a cleric to a dark god. But the orc priest, on the other hand, looked almost Mild in comparison."
"The priest was waiting for the orc group at a small clearing in the forest. Sitting on a large rock, he greeted them with a wide smile."
"He didnt appear to be particularly stronger or more intimidating than any other orc Rowan met thus far. If not for the sigil of Kharos tattooed on his bare chest, Rowan might have easily mistaken him for any other orc."
"The priest wasnt alone. By his side stood four orcs - three men and one woman. His acolytes, Rowan presumed."
"Still silent, and still smiling, the priest pointed to the grassland around them. A group of orcs split off without a word, each one heading to a different location. Meanwhile, the priest beckoned to one of the other orcs to come forward."
"Rowan continued to watch all of this from a distance, neither hiding, nor trying to presents himself to the priest yet."
"But his arrival did not go unnoticed. The priests eyes met his own, and Rowan could swear his smile grew wider. But he said nothing of the heros presence. Instead, he addressed the orc that came forth."

orcp "Speak your shame."

"His voice was low, steady. He spoke slowly, as if savoring every word."

lorc "Varf slow. Varf let slave run away."

orcp "Great shame. Go with Sog."

"One of the acolytes stepped forward, and led the orc away. The process repeated itself several times, with acolytes returning swiftly to take away the next orc."
"It didnt take long for Rowan to realize the purpose of this gathering."
"He saw the limping orc from before set up several targets on the trees by the edge of the clearing. With a rather primitive bow in his hands (how many orcs did Rowan ever saw with a bow?) he was practicing archery."
"The orc that kept hiding his hand  which Rowan could now see lacked all but the two smallest fingers  was trying to fend another orc with a sword in his left hand. Another, far away from the central group, was attempting to dodge blows with a blindfold over his eyes."
"Training. They were all training. Actually training, not just Starting fights."
"Rowan kept his astonishment to himself. Despite taking care of the orc soldiers in the Twins service, he really did not understand much about their culture."
"A few moments later, the last of the orc managed to find a teacher, and the priest turned his eyes to Rowan. Just as before, he beckoned for the man to step forward. His smile had yet to drop, even for a moment."

orcp "Human. Speak your shame."

if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

    ro "Ignorance."
    "The orc tilted his head, amused, then nodded in approval."
    orcp "Yes, ignorance."
else:


    ro " Excuse me?"
    orcp "Ignorance, then."

    orcp "Your master did a poor job, educating you, human."

    ro "So it would seem."

    orcp " I will rid you of your shame, human. If you wish to be rid of it."

    ro "Just like youre doing it for them?"

    "Rowan pointed to the nearby orcs. The priest nodded."

    orcp "Yes. They are weak."
    orcp "And to be weak is a sin in the eyes of Kharos."
    orcp " But to remain weak is a far greater offense."

    "The priest added nothing more, and instead settled for observing Rowan. His gaze was sharp, piercing even. The priest spoke little, but saw much."
    "And the smile on his lips never reached his eyes."

$ orcPriestTrainingSeen = False

jump orcPriestMenu


label meeting_the_priest_of_kharos.after_intro:


scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg3

"Walking by the edge of the camp, Rowan realized he was nearing the area where the orc priest was holding his lessons. Should he visit him this week?"

menu:
    "Yes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan headed to the familiar clearing. The orc were already there, running their usual training regimes. The orc priest watched over them, grinning from ear to ear as he always did."
        "Seeing Rowan approach them, he lowered his head in what usually would be a respectful greeting, if not for the mocking smile on his lips. He greeted the hero jovially, and asked him if he could be of any assistance today."
        jump orcPriestMenu
    "No.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Now was not the time for it. He had more important matters to attend to."

        $ orciad_priest_visited = True
        jump campMenu


label orcPriestMenu:

$ orciad_priest_visit_count += 1

menu:
    "Ask about Kharos and Orcs":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro " I believe this is the first time Ive witnessed Anything being done in Kharos name, in your camp."
        orcp "Rituals are Pointless. Good for shamans."
        orcp "Kharos path is the path of action. Path of blood. Not of stories and songs."
        "Rowan waited for the orc to continue, but the orc merely tilted his head to side, amused."
        orcp "If you wish to learn of Kharos, you will not do so with words. Words are weak. Kharos must be learned with the body. With pain and blood."
        " And that was all he had to say on the matter. Perhaps it would be best to consult Cliohna or the twins on such topics."
        jump orcPriestMenu


    "Ask about Kharos and Orcs." if orciad_state <= 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan looked around the clearing. He wasnt entirely sure about the loyalties of most of the gathered orcs, but he was fairly certain warriors of both warchiefs were present."
        ro "I see you have the respect of both Ulcros and Batris followers."
        orcp "All orcs know Kharos by blood. All follow him, no matter the chief."
        ro " Does it really not matter?"
        "The priest did not answer at first. He watched Rowan intensely, and only after a while, responded in a low voice."
        orcp " The stronger one will emerge victorious."
        orcp " As Kharos wills it."
        "There was a slight pause, and the priest refused to elaborate further. Rowan doubted he could be swayed to support either of the men, and Tarish was likely the unthinkable option."
        "But the way his usually calm voice strained To paraphrase his own words from earlier, Kharos was the God of action, not deliberation. There was no doubt the deadlock infuriated him."
        "Perhaps... If Rowan wished to remove the reason for said deadlock, take it away from the camp permanently"
        "The priest could prove an unlikely ally."
        jump orcPriestMenu

    "Ask about training." if orcPriestTrainingSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ orcPriestTrainingSeen = True
        "As much as Rowan hated to admit it, his skills Atrophied."
        "Several months of beating and starving during his captivity in Castle Bloodmeen took its toll on his body. He was far weaker than he was during the war, or even before his imprisonment. In the last few months, he had next to no time to rest and regain his strength."
        " But as far as the twins were considered, whatever he did in the orc camps must have been important enough for him to stay there for several days at times. He could use this to his advantage"
        "He wasnt certain how reliable of a teacher the Kharos Priest would be, but months have passed, and this was his first opportunity at getting a trainer, any trainer. He doubted another occasion would present itself anytime soon."
        ro "Is the training for orcs only?"
        "The orc tilted his head, then spread his arms in a welcoming gesture."
        orcp "All who are ashamed of their weakness can join. Even you, human."
        "Rowan briefly wondered if the offer also covered slaves."
        "Probably not."
        "The priest said nothing about the potential payment for such services, but seeing how he continued to observe him, a price would be one paid one way or the other. The priest knew he was serving an upcoming demon lord Perhaps he was hoping to learn more about his master by observing Rowan. "
        "If so, it would be an acceptable price."
        "Regardless, whatever training he intended to ask for, it would likely take several days to complete. In order to gain the benefit of it, if he is recalled to the castle during that time, he would have to return to his training immediately after returning to the orc camp."
        "He had to consider carefully if now was the proper time to undergo it."


        $ orciad_priest_training_unlocked = True
        jump orcPriestMenu






    "Train climbing." if orciad_priest_training_unlocked and orciad_priest_complete_count < 3 and avatar.skill('climb') < 5 and (not orciad_priest_complete_climb):
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        if orciad_priest_first_training:
            "Addressing the Priest, Rowan explained the nature of his problem. While he didnt go into much detail on why his skills were no longer up to par, he did admit he was horribly out of practice with them."
            "The priest listened carefully, and while Rowan could see he wished to learn more, the hero kept his answers as vague as possible."
            "Finally, the orc gave up, and moved on to the nature of his request."
        else:

            "Again, Rowan explained the nature of his problems. Again, he tried to be as vague as possible."
            "But this time, the priest did not press for further information. Rather, there was a hint of amusement in his eyes as Rowan talked."
            "Whatever he wished to learn about the hero, he already did from their first session. So now he simply listened, and once Rowan was done, addressed the problem."

        $ orciad_priest_first_training = False

        orcp "Only slaves and fools keep their eyes on the ground. It is good you are ashamed of this."
        "He turned to the side and nodded at one of the acolytes. The orc stepped forward and beckoned for Rowan to follow him. He would be his instructor for this."
        "The two of them headed to the edge of the clearing, where the forest ended. They traveled along the border for a short while, with the orc inspecting every tree on their way."
        "They stopped suddenly, right next to a wide tree with plenty of branches."
        orca "Dis one, humi. Climb dis one."
        ro "What? Just like that?"
        "The orc grunted in displeasure."
        orca "Humi know wat do. Humi just need do."
        " It was true his main problem was a lack of form, rather than the lack of knowledge. Jumping right into it might indeed be the best solution."
        "Rowan started climbing  but the moment his second foot left the ground, the orc behind his back slapped his hand with a broken branch, making him lose his grip."
        "Rowan fell down, hitting the grass. He looked up to shoot the orc a dirty look."
        orca "Lesson one. Learn to fall."
        ro "(How very enlightened.)"
        "And so began Rowans tedious training regime with the orc acolyte. After the initial lesson, the orc allowed him to climb the tree at his own pace."
        "Once he could do that at a fair speed, the orc started introducing handicaps  hitting him with a broken branch, or throwing stones at him to disrupt his concentration."
        "Surprisingly, the orc did offer him some actual advice - tips on how to use his feet and shoulders, how to balance the center of his body, and how to plan his route to the top."
        "Despite the simplistic language, and more or less overt hostility in his tone, the acolyte did know how his stuff, and put real effort to have the human improve."
        "After a few days, once he was sure Rowan could handle himself with relative ease, he ordered him to climb once more, but this time using only his right hand. This proved to be a challenge, but, again, thanks to the acolytes tips, Rowan was able to get fairly high as soon as the next day."


        if avatar.mp >= 5:
            "Finally, after a week of practice, his training was officially over. Some of his climbing skills returned  not to the level they were before the imprisonment, but it was progress."
            "He thanked the priest and his acolyte, and returned to the orc camp. Other responsibilities called."

            $ avatar.add_exp (200)
            $ change_mp(-5)
            $ orciad_priest_complete_climb = True
            $ orciad_priest_complete_count += 1
            jump campMenu
        else:

            "Sadly, in the middle of his training he was summoned back by the twins to attend to the castle matters. He would have to finish his regime during his next visit to the orc camp."

            $ avatar.mp = 0
            $ activate_event('orciad_returning_to_camp_climb')
            return


    "Train sneaking." if orciad_priest_training_unlocked and orciad_priest_complete_count < 3 and avatar.skill('move_silently') < 5 and avatar.skill('spot') < 5 and (not orciad_priest_complete_sneak):
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        if orciad_priest_first_training:
            "Addressing the Priest, Rowan explained the nature of his problem. While he didnt go into much detail on why his skills were no longer up to par, he did admit he was horribly out of practice with them."
            "The priest listened carefully, and while Rowan could see he wished to learn more, the hero kept his answers as vague as possible."
            "Finally, the orc gave up, and moved on to the nature of his request."
        else:

            "Again, Rowan explained the nature of his problems. Again, he tried to be as vague as possible."
            "But this time, the priest did not press for further information. Rather, there was a hint of amusement in his eyes as Rowan talked."
            "Whatever he wished to learn about the hero, he already did from their first session. So now he simply listened, and once Rowan was done, addressed the problem."


        orcp "There is no dishonor in ambushing your enemy. A foe weak enough to be caught unware does not deserve a fair battle."
        "He turned to the side and nodded at one of the acolytes. The orc stepped forward and beckoned for Rowan to follow him."
        "They headed to the side of the clearing  towards a blindfolded orc Rowan saw earlier. Rather than training with one of the acolytes, he was now assisted by a stocky orc woman, who eyed the hero angrily, but remained silent."
        orca "Change of plans. Yous train with humi now."
        "The orc lifted his blindfold. Seeing Rowan, he bared his teeth aggressively, but just like the orc woman, said nothing. The priests word was law here."
        "Together, they entered the woods nearby, and continued walking until the forest became quite dense. Then, they stopped, and the acolyte explained the exercise to them."
        "Rowans objective was simple  he was to sneak up to the orc, who would remain blindfolded. The orc woman would oversee the exercise  decide Rowans angle of approach, how much time he had in order to reach him, and when to start sneaking."
        "The nearby branches made things somewhat difficult for him, but other than that, it wasnt anything that Rowan was unfamiliar with. It did take him some time to get into the right mindset."
        "Moving silently wasnt just about stepping carefully  he also had to plan his route ahead of time, to avoid any spots that could be difficult to sneak through."
        "His opponent proved to be fairly attentive, and was able to capitalize on most of Rowans mistakes. When evening came, while neither would admit it out loud, both of them benefited from the exercise greatly."
        "The following day, they trained back in the clearing. The orc woman gathered a basket full of dry branches, and scattered them around the area to make things a little bit more difficult for Rowan, since the sounds of other orcs exercising helped mask his approach."
        "She kept piling on handicaps for him  requiring him to circle the orc at least once, or giving him an oppressively short amount of time to reach him."


        if avatar.mp >= 5:
            "They altered between the two training regimes for a couple of days, before Rowan decided he couldnt commit any more time to the exercise. They could keep ramping up the difficult, but other matters required his attention."
            "He thanked the two orcs, and departed from the clearing, content he was able to regain some of his lost abilities."

            $ avatar.add_exp (200)
            $ change_mp(-5)
            $ orciad_priest_complete_sneak = True
            $ orciad_priest_complete_count += 1
            jump campMenu
        else:

            "Sadly, in the middle of his training he was summoned back by the twins to attend to the castle matters. He would have to finish his regime during his next visit to the orc camp."

            $ avatar.mp = 0
            $ activate_event('orciad_returning_to_camp_sneak')
            return


    "Train hearing." if orciad_priest_training_unlocked and orciad_priest_complete_count < 3 and avatar.skill('listen') < 5 and (not orciad_priest_complete_listen):
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        if orciad_priest_first_training:
            "Addressing the Priest, Rowan explained the nature of his problem. While he didnt go into much detail on why his skills were no longer up to par, he did admit he was horribly out of practice with them."
            "The priest listened carefully, and while Rowan could see he wished to learn more, the hero kept his answers as vague as possible."
            "Finally, the orc gave up, and moved on to the nature of his request."
        else:

            "Again, Rowan explained the nature of his problems. Again, he tried to be as vague as possible."
            "But this time, the priest did not press for further information. Rather, there was a hint of amusement in his eyes as Rowan talked."
            "Whatever he wished to learn about the hero, he already did from their first session. So now he simply listened, and once Rowan was done, addressed the problem."


        orcp "Eyes can deceive you. It is wise to try and hear."
        "To his immense surprise, the priest didnt turn to any of his acolytes. Instead he jumped down from his rock, right before Rowan."
        orcp "I will rid you of your shame."
        "His smile grew wider. One of the acolytes came forward, and handed Rowan a blindfold, while another bought two staffs, one for each of them."
        orcp "Come, human."
        "Rowans expression grew tense. He didnt like where this was going, but he couldnt back down now. For what it was worth, he believed he wasnt in any danger But the priest clearly had something planned for him."
        "They walked to the side, to give themselves some room. Many of the surrounding orcs stopped their training regimes and turned around to observe the spectacle."
        orcp "Put the blindfold. Close your eyes. Then-"
        "The priest readied his staff."
        orcp "-Endure."
        "No further explanation was required. As far training went, this one was fairly standard. Bordering on clichГ©, even."
        "Didnt mean Rowan could take it easy. Not with the priest of Kharos as his opponent."
        "Rowan put on the blindfold, and readied his weapon. With everyone watching, the clearing grew quiet. The only sounds that reached him were that of the surrounding forest."
        "He heard the staff whoosh through the air and his left hand exploded with pain. He had no time to react. He didnt hear the orc approach him at all-"
        "Another whoosh, and this time it was his right hand that was struck. Another painful blow  but not nearly painful enough to prevent him from holding his own weapon."
        " Of course. The priest didnt want to cripple him. He merely wished to make him suffer."
        "Rowan gritted his teeth, and put his guard up."
        "Not that it would do him any good. For the next five minute, strike after strike, the orcs staff would fall upon him. He could hear it  but never soon enough to react properly."
        "Quickly, his movements would become sluggish. He suffered far too much damage to keep up with the priests relentless assault. Rowan was about to give up, when he heard the staff come from his left  and this time, he was able to block."
        "But not because he unlocked some hidden talent and untapped power inside him. The priest simply slowed down his strike so Rowan could keep up with them now. He was toying with him."
        "He pushed him to the edge, and only then, when every step was agony to him, did he give Rowan the chance to react."


        if avatar.corruption > 49:
            "The hero blocked another strike. If the priest thought Rowan, one of the six heroes who slayed Karnas, would allow himself to be humiliated like that, then he was in for a rude awakening."
            "The exercise lasted for about an hour. Normally, Rowan would drop from exhaustion at his point, but cold fury kept pushing him forward. Fury, and raw, undiluted, hate. It numbed the pain and sharpened his senses."
            "And it gave him the patience to wait for the right opportunity to present itself."
            "Finally, he heard it - a low whoosh on his left side. A vertical strike, aimed at his torso."
            "He didnt block it this time. Instead he raised his arm, and when the staff hit him, locked it in place under his armpit. In a desperate attempt to strike back, he swung his own staff high, right where he believed the priests head was."
            "He felt his staff connect, but there was no grunt of pain."
            "Neither of them moved. Slowly, he released the orcs staff, and lifted his blindfold."
            "The priest blocked his weapon with his left arm. His grin, which by now Rowan despised wholeheartedly, was ever present."
            orcp "Good. Lesson over."
        else:

            "The hero blocked another strike. If the priest thought he would break him with this, he would be sorely disappointed. Slave to the Twins or not, Rowan was one of the six heroes who slayed Karnas. Hes been through worse."
            "The exercise last for about an hour. By the end of it, Rowan pushed himself forward by sheer stubbornness only. The worst part in all of it was keeping his senses sharp, while also trying to ignore the pain. If he wanted to win, he had to be on his guard constantly."
            " Though technically, this wasnt a competition. It was a training session. Winning wasnt the objective here."
            "And yet pride forbade him from just passively taking the beating."
            "He waited, teeth clenched, for the right moment to strike back."
            "Finally, he heard it - a low whoosh on his right side. A vertical strike, aimed at his torso."
            "Instead of blocking, Rowan flipped his staff, and delivered a downwards strike to where he believed the orcs hand was."
            "He felt his staff connect, but there was no grunt of pain from the priest. No matter. Putting his strength into the strike, he forced his staff down."
            "The enemy strike never connected. Slowly, Rowan took of his blindfold. Just as he suspected, he did manage to hit the orcs staff. After pushing it to the ground, it was now locked under his own."
            "The priest did not try to free it. Instead, he kept his eyes on Rowan, with the usual annoying grin dancing on his lips."
            orcp "Good. Lesson over."


        "After that, the priest never trained with him again. Whatever he wished to know about Rowan, he learned from that one exercise."
        "Rowan repeated said exercise twice, once with one of the acolytes, and then with one of the orcs from the camp."
        "He had a gnawing suspicion it was only to add credibly to the one he underwent with the priest - detecting incoming strike while blindfolded didnt require keen hearing alone. One also had to have good reflexes and no small amount of fighting experience."
        "Unsurprisingly, at the end of the second day one of the acolytes told him that from now on, they would be training back in orc camp. The rowdy settlement was far better suited for practicing ones hearing than the rather quiet clearing."
        "There, he sat for hours, eyes closed, trying to identify the many elements of a camp life by their sound alone. Fighting, arguing, fucking Discerning all of that was a challenging task."


        if avatar.mp >= 5:
            "However, after a few days of practice, he started to get a hang of it. This would come handy in the future."

            $ avatar.add_exp (200)
            $ change_mp(-5)
            $ orciad_priest_complete_listen = True
            $ orciad_priest_complete_count += 1
            jump campMenu
        else:

            "However, as usual he had to take a break to address the ever mounting issues that plagued castle Bloodmeen. He would have to finish his training later."

            $ avatar.mp = 0
            $ activate_event('orciad_returning_to_camp_listen')
            return


    "Train dodging." if orciad_priest_training_unlocked and orciad_priest_complete_count < 3 and avatar.skill('dodge') < 5 and (not orciad_priest_complete_dodge):
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        if orciad_priest_first_training:
            "Addressing the Priest, Rowan explained the nature of his problem. While he didnt go into much detail on why his skills were no longer up to par, he did admit he was horribly out of practice with them."
            "The priest listened carefully, and while Rowan could see he wished to learn more, the hero kept his answers as vague as possible."
            "Finally, the orc gave up, and moved on to the nature of his request."
        else:

            "Again, Rowan explained the nature of his problems. Again, he tried to be as vague as possible."
            "But this time, the priest did not press for further information. Rather, there was a hint of amusement in his eyes as Rowan talked."
            "Whatever he wished to learn about the hero, he already did from their first session. So now he simply listened, and once Rowan was done, addressed the problem."


        orcp "A strong armor is good. Not needing armor is better."
        "He turned to the side and nodded at the female acolyte by his side. The orc woman stepped forward, and beckoned Rowan to follow her."
        "Together they approached one of the orcs that was training on his own near the middle of the clearing  a short and bulky old warrior, which Rowan guessed only recently reached adulthood. He was doing a traditional forward-backward sprint, running between two set rocks."
        "It was immediately obvious why the acolyte wanted to pair the two of them up. Being shorter than even Rowan, the orc had no chance of ever overpowering most of his brethren."
        "At the same time, his wide body structure also rendered him slower than most. These were natural handicaps for a fighter, especially for an orc, who favored raw physical power."
        "The orc acolyte explained the situation to the short orc. From now on, he would train with Rowan. The two would spar, with the orc being ordered to focus on trying to hit him, and Rowan  to dodge his strikes."
        " The orc woman would observe them, at least initially  with only 4 acolytes split between about 20 orcs, they usually didnt commit all their time to one individual."
        "Judging from his partners expression, the young orc wasnt particularly pleased by this arrangement. It was already shameful enough that he needed training, having to train with a human was simply adding insult to injury."
        "But the orc dared not to voice any opposition to the idea. Not with the acolyte nearby."
        "So they started to spar "
        "-And it quickly became obvious just how horribly outclassed the orc was."
        "Weakened by his imprisonment or not, Rowan was still a trained fighter. Without a handicap, he could easily dance circle around the much slower orc."
        "He almost pitied his opponent, who, despite several failures, quickly adopted a determined expression, and kept trying to gain the upper hand over Rowan."
        orca "Wrong. All wrong."
        "The acolyte striked the orc with her staff, stopping their battle midway."
        orca "No good. Need more practice."
        "She started explaining the exercise routine both of them would follow in the upcoming day. Rowan was familiar with most of them  dot drills, shuttle runs, tuck jumps The acolyte might not have been familiar with the proper terminology, but she knew her stuff."
        "The routine she had prepared for them would be no doubt exhausting, and it had to be diluted with some regular exercises so they dont overexert their legs, but all in all, Rowan found it quite sensible."
        "Unfortunately, it did force both him and the orc to take numerous breaks during the day. Breaks they had to spend in each others company."
        "While Rowan had next to no intention of befriending any of the camp orcs, the heavy atmosphere and, frankly speaking, boredom of sitting around in silence proved too much for the hero to stomach. He started to chat the orc up. Just a little bit."
        "The orc wasnt exactly friendly, but he must have been bored as well, since it didnt take Rowan long to have him open up."
        "His name was Ulgan, and he proved to be a fairly decent fellow. He wasnt too keen on sharing his story, but Rowan was able to piece it together quite easily from the vague answers the orc was giving him."
        "As he expected, from the earliest years, Ulgan didnt have much success fighting his physically superior opponents. In the orc society, that usually meant ostracism  being relegated to menial tasks, more suited to a slave than a proud orc warrior."
        "He had to learn how to fight with his head, rather than his body  but even that only got him so far."
        "Rowan couldnt help but feel for the orc. He showed all signs of an excellent military officer  a cool head, sound judgment, and iron determination. But for orcs, such qualities had no value if one couldnt back them up with martial prowess. So much talent wasted"
        "Bitterly, Rowan reminisced on how he himself was elevated to general. If not for the horrible situation on the front, the nobles would have never listened to a commoner like him."
        "Ironic how the two sides suffered from similar problems, despite being so radically different."


        if avatar.mp >= 5:
            "After a week, their training came to an end, and Rowan had to bid his newfound companion goodbye. He earnestly wished him good luck, hoping that Ulgan will one day gain the recognition he rightfully deserved."


            $ rowan_has_met_ulgan = True
            $ avatar.add_exp (200)
            $ change_mp(-5)
            $ orciad_priest_complete_dodge = True
            $ orciad_priest_complete_count += 1
            jump campMenu
        else:

            "Sadly, one of his causal chats with Ulgan was interrupted by Jezera demanding his attention back in the castle. He would have to finish their training later."

            $ rowan_has_met_ulgan = True
            $ avatar.mp = 0
            $ activate_event('orciad_returning_to_camp_dodge')

            return


    "Train escaping bonds." if orciad_priest_training_unlocked:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan briefly considered if he should allow a potentially hostile priest of a borderline mad god to tie him so he could practice breaking free."
        ro ""
        ro "(Nope!)"
        jump orcPriestMenu
    "Leave":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "After some consideration, Rowan decided now was not the right time to concern himself with the orc priest and his training lessons."
        "Perhaps later."
        jump campMenu



label orciad_returning_to_camp_climb:



"Before moving on to his usual business with the orcs, Rowan headed to the clearing where the priest of Kharos usually resided. He had to finish his earlier climbing lessons."
"It took a while to get back to the pace of things, but soon enough, Rowan was back in the established regime. A few days later, his training was complete."
"Some of his skill returned - not to the level they were before the imprisonment, but it was progress. He thanked the priest and his acolyte, and returned to the orc camp."

$ avatar.add_exp (200)
$ change_mp(-5)
$ orciad_priest_complete_climb = True
$ orciad_priest_complete_count += 1
jump campMenu



label orciad_returning_to_camp_sneak:



"Before moving on to his usual business with the orcs, Rowan headed to the clearing, to complete his sneaking training with the two orcs."
"Sometime later, Rowan was happy to note he got more or less all he could from the exercise. He could keep ramping up the difficulty, if he wanted, but he already wasted far too much time in the clearing. Other responsibilities required his attention."
"He thanked the two orcs and left, content that he was able to regain at least some of his lost abilities."
$ avatar.add_exp (200)
$ change_mp(-5)
$ orciad_priest_complete_sneak = True
$ orciad_priest_complete_count += 1
jump campMenu



label orciad_returning_to_camp_listen:


"Before starting with his usual camp affairs, Rowan paid visit to the orc priest. He informed the acolyte he would remain in the orc camp for some time and would like to resume training."
"The next few days they continued their usual exercise of trying to untangle the many sounds that made the orc camp. In time, Rowan grew proficient enough in doing so that the orc acolyte judged his training complete."
"Once more, he regained a part of his old prowess."
$ avatar.add_exp (200)
$ change_mp(-5)
$ orciad_priest_complete_listen = True
$ orciad_priest_complete_count += 1
jump campMenu



label orciad_returning_to_camp_dodge:



"Upon returning to the camp, Rowan headed to the clearing where the priest of Kharos provided his lessons. There was no point in leaving his training unfinished, and he was eager to check on the progress Ulgan made during his absence."
"His newfound companion greeted him politely, and after exchanging pleasantries, they resumed their established routine."
"In the end, Rowan made considerable progress on his dodging skills, and managed to meet someone who might one day grow up to be a valuable ally. He earnestly wished Ulgan the best of luck, hoping he will one day gain the recognition he rightfully deserved."
$ avatar.add_exp (200)
$ change_mp(-5)
$ orciad_priest_complete_dodge = True
$ orciad_priest_complete_count += 1
jump campMenu
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('the_orc_slaves_fate', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("week >= 4", "avatar.corruption < 61",), depends=('the_unlucky_slave',), run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)




label the_orc_slaves_fate:

scene bg26 with fade

"Once more, Rowan found himself near the mothers section of the camp. This afternoon, the area was mostly empty. Only a few orc mothers remained, with children no older than a year or two. The rest must have been away, training or helping with the camp chores."
"Rowan glanced over the remaining people and found his eyes drawn to one person that stuck out. A sole, pale figure sitting by one of the tents."

if emmaNotMet == True:
    "Squinting his eyes, the hero realized it was the human girl from before, the pregnant slave. The one he wanted to talk before all that Business... with the orc matron."
    "Well, now that the orc woman wasnt around, there was nobody stopping him."
    "Without hurry  he didnt want to spook the girl, as he recalled doing last time  Rowan approached the tent."
    "She was sitting by the side of it, working the needle with a small smile on her face. She was sewing what appeared to be one of the camps war banners. Since their last meeting, her stomach had grown larger. Round and heavy, it was out in the open, not covered by her rather skimpy apparel."
    " Among other things."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro ""
    "Standing next to the girl, Rowan coughed ostentatiously. The girl raised her head  and Rowan averted his gaze. From the corner of his eyes, he could see her eyes widen with fear, and her face redden with embarrassment."
    "For whatever reason, she no longer wore a shirt. Or a bra. Her enlarged breasts were now out for everyone to witness."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I apologize if I surprised you. Do you mind if I talk with you for a moment?"
    "She brought the unfinished banner to her chest, trying to cover herself. She eyed him suspiciously."
    emm "Youre That man from before... "
    ro "Rowan. Again, I apologize for disturbing you."
    "The girl hesitated, her expression wary as she judged the man before her. Rowan offered her his best welcoming smile. It seemed to have worked, since he saw her relax ever so slightly."
    emm "Its okay"
    emm "Im Emma."
    emm "And I"
    "She forced a polite smile."
    jump emmaNotMetIntro

elif emmaIgnored == True:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Squinting his eyes, the hero realized it was the human girl from before  the pregnant slave. That scared girl he talked about with the matron."
    "...The one that cowered before him, and tried to run away with tears in her eyes."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Did he Did he really just left without a word last time? Didnt bother to check on her at all?"
    ro "(Goddess What is wrong with me.)"
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan clenched his teeth and forced down the raising feeling of self-loathing. There was no point in bemoaning his earlier mistakes."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "His time was better spent making things right."
    "His resolve restored, without hurry  he didnt want to spook the girl, as he recalled doing last time  Rowan approached the tent."
    "The girl  Emma, that was her name - was sitting by the side of it, working the needle with a small smile on her face. She was sewing what appeared to be one of the camps war banners. Since their last meeting, her stomach grew larger. Round and heavy, it was out in the open, not covered by her rather skimpy apparel."
    " Among other things."
    ""
    "Standing next to the girl, Rowan coughed ostentatiously. The girl raised her head  and Rowan averted his gaze. From the corner of his eyes, he could see her eyes widen with fear, and her face redden with embarrassment."
    "For whatever reason, she no longer wore a shirt. Or a bra. Her enlarged breasts were now out for everyone to witness."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I apologize for surprising you like that. Do you mind if I talk with you for a moment, Emma?"
    "Rowan started carefully. He really didnt want her to panic again"
    "And he had some success, since the girl recoiled only slightly, bringing the unfinished banner up to her chest to cover herself."
    emm "Youre That man from before..."
    ro "Rowan. I apologize for Leaving like that last time."
    "The girl hesitated, her expression wary as she judged the man before her. Rowan offered her his best welcoming smile."
    "It seemed to have worked, since she relaxed ever so slightly."
    emm "Its okay"
    jump emmaNotMetIntro
else:

    "Emma, the slave girl he met some weeks ago, was still present in the area. Last time they talked, the poor girl ended up sobbing in his arms. He hadnt had the occasion to check on her since."
    "It was time to rectify that."
    "He approached the girl without hurry. Again, she was working the needle  a small smile on her face, as she sewed what appeared to be one of the camps war banners."
    "Since their last meeting, her stomach grew larger. Round and heavy, it was out in the open, not covered by her rather skimpy apparel."
    " Among other things."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro ""
    "Rowan stopped beside her and coughed ostentatiously. Emma raised her head  and Rowan averted his gaze. From the corner of his eyes, he could see her blush."
    emm "Oh."
    emm " Hello"
    "For whatever reason, Emma was sitting with her upper torso uncovered, her enlarged breasts on open display. As if unaware of that fact, she kept staring at the hero, a conflicted expression on her face."
    ro "Do you mind...?"
    emm "Huh? Oh."
    "Embarrassed, she quickly covered herself with the banner in her hands."
    emm "Sorry, just"
    emm "Im not supposed to Wear anything..."
    "Her voice trailed off, and she averted her gaze, not having the courage to look him in the eyes."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Its okay. I understand."
    "She flashed him a quick smile, but again, averted her eyes."
    emm "I"
    emm "Uh I dont think I ever got your name?"
    emm "Warbringer doesnt sound right."
    ro "Its Rowan."
    "She repeated the name to herself as if savoring it. Rowan, like the hero of Karst..."
    "Finally, she found some courage within herself to look him in the eyes."
    emm "Rowan, I"
    emm "Thank you. For what you did earlier."
    "She smiled earnestly  an honest, true smile. While he could see she was still wary of him, that moment of kindness from back then really had an impact on her."
    $ avatar.remove_guilt(2)
    ro "Sorry I couldnt do more."
    emm "Its okay."
    emm "Sorry I tried to run away."
    ro "Its fine. You were right to be careful."
    emm " Maybe..."
    "Her smile faltered, and again, she looked away. Silence fell between them."
    "Rowan could see Emma was fighting with herself over something. She didnt tell him to leave, even though part of her still wasnt all that keen on his company."
    "He tried to think of something that would put her at ease, show her he had no ill intentions, as he already proved earlier. But before he could come up with a concrete idea, Emma came to a decision."
    "She stood up and grabbed him by the sleeve. Gently, she pulled him with her, into her tent."
    emm "Just For a moment If we could?"
    "She whispered, voice weak  almost pleading. Rowan nodded solemnly and followed her lead."
    jump emmaMain


label emmaNotMetIntro:

emm "I guess I should apologize as well."
emm "For how I Reacted."
emm "Last time."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"She struggled to get the words out. She made a heroic effort to look him in the eyes, but it was obvious shed rather be somewhere else."
"Preferably somewhere where she wouldn't be forced into slavery, but at the very least somewhere without Rowan."
"Somewhere where she wouldn't have to explain herself."

emm "I didn't..."
emm "I didnt want anyone... To see me like This..."

"She placed her hand on her stomach. On her bastard half-orc child."

emm "So Sorry."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Its alright."
ro "Id be wary of other people as well. "

"Emma tensed at his words, her expression frozen in the polite, small smile she tried to maintain. Her eyes shot to the sides as if she was looking for someone who could come save her from this conversation."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan forced down a sight. He wanted to help the woman, somehow. He wasn't certain how, but he'd improvise something."
"At least he would if she didn't send him away."
"And for a moment it seemed like she would do just that. Tell him to go away, to stop harassing her."
"... That moment stretched out, the air heavy with uncomfortable silence."
"But as Rowan was searching his mind for any topic he could use to break the ice, the girl stood up suddenly."

emm "Do you mind Coming inside for a moment?"

"Her tense expression slipped for a second, her voice taking on an almost pleading tone. Without thinking twice about it, Rowan nodded his head."
"She headed for her tent, and Rowan followed behind her."

jump emmaMain

label emmaMain:

scene bg30 with fade

"Emmas tent was, as one would expect, largely empty. It was equipped with only the barest of necessities, and Rowan expected it to feel cold."
"Instead, it was almost Cozy. There was not much, but what was, was enriched with various trinkets  fresh flowers, decorative cloths. Rowan saw a skull of a deer, and two dolls made out of sticks."

if woodCarverSaw == True:
    "There even was a crude, but realistic wooden figurine of a bird in flight, oddly familiar to the hero."
else:

    pass

"This tent might have been a prison, but Emma tried to do whatever she could to make it feel like home."
"Speaking of the girl, she set aside the cloth she was working on and knelt on her bedding, now covering herself with a fur blanket. She must have had nothing else to use  no shirt or anything of the kind."
"She looked up to the hero and smiled weakly."

emm "Its Good to finally see a friendly face."
emm "A human face."
emm ". Would it be too much to hope youre here to rescue me?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"His silence was the answer."

if delane_status == "batri":
    "With the camp now under the twins boot, he could, in theory, attempt to negotiate Emmas release. But the whole conflict started precisely over slave ownership, and he didnt see the orcs looking favorably at giving slaves away."
    "Perhaps he might be able to strike a deal with the warchief in the future, but for now, he didn't see a way to make it happen."

elif delane_status == "ulcro":
    "With the camp now under the twins boot, he could, in theory, attempt to negotiate Emmas release. But the whole conflict started precisely over slave ownership, and he didnt see the orcs looking favorably at giving slaves away."
    "Perhaps he might be able to strike a deal with the warchief in the future, but for now, he didn't see a way to make it happen."

elif delane_status == "tarish":
    "With the camp now under the twins boot, he could, in theory, attempt to negotiate Emmas release. But the whole conflict started precisely over slave ownership, and he didnt see the orcs looking favorably at giving slaves away."
    "Perhaps he might be able to strike a deal with the warchief in the future, but for now, he didn't see a way to make it happen."
else:

    "With the camp still at war with itself, he could, perhaps, arrange for an escape."
    "But not now. Not when she was pregnant. She already looked weak, there was no way she had the strength to pull off a daring escape, no matter how much she desired to."

"She must have understood that much. For a moment, she just stared at him pleadingly. With a heavy heart, Rowan shook his head ever so slightly."
"She forced a smile upon her lips and moved on to other topics."
"He expected her to be starved for human contact but that proved not to be the case. Oh, she did her best to pretend she was  she asked him about news from Rastedel, and the village she always visited for the spring carnival. She wanted to know who would be playing the six heroes this year."

if castle.villages > 3:
    "It was one of those Rowan ordered enslaved. Heart heavy, he told her he didnt know."
    $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
else:
    "Rowan didnt know, but he promised to ask if hes ever in the vicinity."

"All pointless small talk, but Rowan indulged her. If this moment of normalcy was all he could for the girl, then at the very least hed give her that."
"But then Emma could not maintain the pretense for long. After half an hour, her questions started coming more slowly, with bigger breaks in between."
"Finally, she fell silent altogether, and cast her eyes down."

ro " Emma?"

"She turned her head away, refusing to respond."
"One painfully silent minute later, Emma took a deep breath and gathered the courage to look him in the eyes once more."

emm "Rowan, I"
emm "I have to ask."

"Her voice was heavy. Solemn."

emm "Why are you here?"
emm "As in... In this camp."
emm "You dont You dont look like a bad man."
emm "Dont seem like one."
emm "So how come you are here, among the orcs?"
emm "How did you end up working with them?"

"A fair question, and Rowan expected it to pop up at some moment."

if serveChoice == 3:
    ro "I had to make some difficult choices."
    ro "For someone very important to me. "
    emm "Was it worth it?"
    if all_actors['alexia'].relation > 30:
        ro "Despite everything that has happened..."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Yes. Always."
        "Slave or not, she was still pretty young  and every young girl dreamed of a handsome hero who sacrificed everything for the woman of his life. It was a tale all bards loved to tell."
        "Curiously, the one's Rowan heard never included a red demon trying to fuck the wife of the main character."
        "He wondered why."
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
    else:

        "His mind wandered to his wife. When was the last the time the two of them had time for one another? Held each other?"
        "Even talked honestly with one another?"
        ro ""
        emm "Sorry, I I shouldnt have asked."
        ro "No, its Its not your fault."
        ro "(Its mine.)"
        $ avatar.add_guilt(3)

elif serveChoice == 1:
    ro "I had to make some difficult choices. Had no other options at a time."
    "Emma nodded solemnly, understanding all too well what he was going through back then."

elif serveChoice == 2:
    ro "I had to make some difficult choices."
    ro "To survive."
    "A dry laugh escaped her lips."
    emm "Dont we all... "
else:

    "Rowan opened his mouth  and froze."
    "So what exactly was he supposed to say to Emma? That the world was plagued by injustice and corruption, and that he had plans to make it better?"
    "By siding with orcs and demons, who thought nothing of enslaving, raping and pillaging the countryside? Who saw her as nothing but a toy or tool for their needs?"
    ro ""
    ro "I had to make some difficult choices."
    "He swallowed heavily. Emmas curious eyes were still on him, and hed rather they werent."
    ro "For people who were dear to me. "
    "Emma nodded solemnly. She didnt press the matter, seeing it was a difficult topic for him."
    "For that, he was thankful."
    $ avatar.add_guilt(3)

"Emma sat in silence for a moment, her lips moving wordlessly as she mulled over his words."

emm "Difficult choices, huh"
emm "I thought so."
emm "I mean I knew so!"

"She inhaled sharply, and a nervously smile crossed her face."

emm "Youre not a bad man for working with the orcs."

"She giggled to herself softly. Not a good sign."

emm "Of course you aren't!"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

emm "Just as Im not a bad woman for fucking them!"

ro "Emma?"

"He tried to politely interrupt her, but it was no use."

"The girl was no longer listening to him. She rocked herself gently, her fingers clutching the blanket at her chest with desperation, knuckles white from the strength of her grip."
"She barely even registered his presence anymore, lost in her own little world."

emm "What choice did I have?"
emm "It was either spreading my legs willingly or getting beaten up!!!"

"She shouted out, hate, anger, and pain mixed in her voice."

emm "So why should I feel bad for using my body to survive?!"
emm "Why should anyone have the right to call me a slut?!"
emm "Why do I always have to be the village slut?"
emm "Why is it wrong of me to enjoy myself a little?!"
emm "And at least the orcs know how to fuck!"

"Her face twisted in rage. She spat to the side in disgust."

emm "None of that Three pumps and theyre done!"
emm "When the orcs fuck you, they fuck you! Really give their all! "
emm "Theyre considerate like that, you know?!"
emm "Never leave you unsatisfied!"
emm "Yeah theyre a bit rough at times-"

"Her voice wavered."

emm "-all the time-"
emm "-But keep yourself wet and they always make sure you come!"

ro "Emma..."

emm "And they dont judge you!"
emm "None of that-"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

emm "I cant believe you put in your mouth Emma!"
emm "Eww, in the ass, youre so disgusting Emma!"
emm "Well fuck you Derek, Im glad the orcs killed you!"
emm "I bet your corpse is really disgusting now! Haha, hahaha!"
emm "Ahahahahahaa!"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Emma."

"Her mad laugh broke midway, and her eyes, wet from the tears she was holding in, refocused on him again."

emm "None of this is how I wanted it to be Rowan."
emm "I never wanted to be an orc slut."
emm "But if I have to be a slut, I might as well be one to someone who appreciates it!"
emm "And they really like how I always keep myself ready for them."
emm "And how I- How I got-"

"She placed her hands on her stomach and looked away."

emm "They really like how my stomach and t-tits are all swollen."
emm "One even said he wants me to a-always look like this."
emm "That hell, hell"
emm "Make me his s-slave-wife and will keep f-fucking me until I get pregnant with his kid this time."
emm "Hed make sure I have a warm meal every day."
emm "I wouldnt have to worry about getting beaten up or raped"
emm "And being pregnant is actually pretty nice"
emm "Is it-"

"Her voice broke, and tears ran down her face."

emm "Is it wrong of me? To think it sounds pretty nice?"
emm "It doesnt make it a bad person, right?"
emm "Right?"

ro " "

menu:
    "Tell her its okay to be an orc slut.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump emmaOrcSlut
    "She mustn't let the abuse break her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump emmaSurvivor

label emmaOrcSlut:

$ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
$ avatar.corruption += 3


$ emmaPure = False

ro "Emma"
ro "Youre in a difficult position."
ro "I dont think anybody has the right to judge you for doing what is necessary to survive."

"She held her breath, waiting for the but that would inevitably follow."
"..."
"It never did."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Emma exhaled slowly."

emm "R-right"
emm "They don't."

"She offered him a small smile. A small, genuine smile."

emm "I"
emm "Um, I apologize for"

ro "Dont worry about it."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Im sorry. I wish there was something more I could-"

emm "Its alright."
emm "I"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

emm "I think Ill be fine."

"She smiled cheerfully, all the way  showing her teeth. Her smile had a few holes in it, either due to poor hygiene, or because the orcs knocked a few of her teeth out."
"She quickly hid it behind her hand, realizing what she just did. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, but she didnt seem all too bothered by it."
"She could drop her guard around Rowan."
"It would take her some time to get used to this strange reality, where she didnt have to blame herself for what she had become."
"It was best to just let her adjust. Rowan stood up and-"

emm "Wait."

"He turned his eyes to her."
"Slowly, Emma, lowered her blanked, staring straight at him as she exposed her pregnant, swollen body."
"A young woman in full bloom, she had a heavy bosom that begged to be groped, and narrow, sexy hips."
"Months of slavery made her skinny, and not in a healthy way, but any deficit in her figure was more than made up by the shy, eager look she was giving him."

if all_actors['alexia'].relation > 30:
    "She couldnt hold a candle to Alexia  her hair did not shine as brightly, and her smile was not as pretty. But she was kneeling right before him, ready and willing to be taken."
else:

    "She kneeling before him, ready and willing to be taken."

emm "Do you want to, um "
emm "Stay for a bit longer? "
emm "Its been a Stressful day."
emm "I wouldnt mind some company."

menu:
    "Stay.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump emmaSlutSex
    "Politely decline.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if all_actors['alexia'].relation > 30:
            ro "I appreciate the offer. But Im afraid I am a married man."
            emm "Oh? She must be a very lucky woman then."
            "Rowan chuckled softly."
            ro "I think Im the lucky one."
        else:
            ro "I appreciate the offer, but Im afraid Ill have to decline."
            emm "Ah."
            emm "Then let me just say thank you. Really."
        "Rowan smiled, and bidding Emma farewell, left the tent."
        "Not exactly the heroic job he imagined himself doing when he first joined Denara, but"
        "Kindness came in many forms."
        return


label emmaSlutSex:

"Rowan peeked out of the tent. The orc mothers had yet to return."
"They would not be interrupted."

ro " I guess it is a bit late."

"He closed the exit, and started to undo his belt, as Emmas smile took on a triumphant tone."
""

scene black with fade

emm "You just make yourself comfortable, Rowan."
emm "Ill handle everything."


scene cg234 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg234
pause 3

"Rowan laid naked on the tents bedding, as his pregnant partner climbed over him. She insisted on this position, said she didnt want to hurt the baby."
"Rowan suspected there was another reason as well. As his gaze traveled across her swollen form, from the corner of his eyes, saw her grin lewdly at him. But the moment he looked at her again, she would once more wear that bashful smile of hers."
"She was still clinging to her nearly abandoned modesty, even if all she could afford was, at best, a token effort at keeping the masquerade."

ro "Motherhood becomes you."

"She flashed him another perverted smile, unable to stop herself. To be adored liked, desired like that  she couldnt help but bask in this feeling."
"The tragic backstory behind her current state no longer mattered. At least not at the moment."
"Placing herself comfortably on his stomach, Emma rubbed her backside on his phallus, clearly enjoying herself a bit too much to hurry things along."
"Rowan knew all of this foreplay wasnt needed  he felt the wetness of her nether regions on his skin, felt her eagerness on his body  but indulged her nevertheless."

ro "Taking your sweet time, arent you?"

emm "Can you blame me? Youre quite the treat."

ro "For a human?"

"She grinned again and reached behind her. Her finger traced along his manhood, from the base to the very top."

emm "I can see some similarities between you and the orcs."

"A weird compliment, but coming from her, it sounded like the highest of praises."
"She raised herself up with a smooth motion, and moved her hips to have the tip of his cock brush against her entrance. For a moment, she simply moved back and forth, teasing him mercilessly."
"It was only her pregnant state the prevented Rowan from turning the tables on her  grabbing her by force and pinning her under him."

ro "Nn-!"
ro "Goddess damn you Emma Do you torment all your partners like this?"

"She giggled to herself, a devious smile dancing on her lips."

emm "Only the ones who let me."

ro "Im starting to think Im being too nice with you."
ro "Youre really trying my patience here. "

emm "Mmmm..."
emm "Then I guess thats as far as I can take it. "

"She wanted to tease him more. This feeling  this intoxicating awareness he wanted her so bad, he was barely controlling himself  was better than any alcohol she ever tried."
"She wanted to revel in it."
"But she wanted him inside her more."
"Unable and unwilling to contain her own desire, she finally positioned herself properly. Rowan gasped, as he felt the tip of his cock slowly part her lower lips."

emm "Im sorry if Im a bit Loose."

"She sat down suddenly, taking him all the way in."

emm "A-ah!"

"She neednt fear. Soaking wet, her warm insides sucked him greedily."

ro "Hnn- Damn, youre wet."

emm "Aa-ah, thank you!"

scene cg235 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg235
pause 3

"Needing no encouragement from her partner, Emma started to bounce on Rowans cock with unbound joy, her body shaking obscenely as she did."

emm "A-Ah! Ah!"

"Her eyes never left his own. She had to cover her mouth with her hand, to conceal the lewd expression she kept breaking into."

emm "A-aaah! R-Rowan, you feel so~ Good~!"

"But it did nothing to hide her lustful moans and wanton praises. No wonder the orcs wanted her so much. She was a born slut, she just didn't know it before."

"She must have had a great deal of practice in this position  at no point did she see the need to stop and rest. Rowan watched her breasts, as they continued to sway erotically, small, white droplets forming on the end of her nipples."

menu:
    "Taste her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene cg236 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg236
        pause 3
        "He laid a hand on her thigh and held her tight. She stopped herself  her eyes following where his own were focused on."
        emm "A-aah~, if you want to. Just let me"
        "She opened her legs and reposition herself, allowing Rowan to sit up."
        "He reached for her tits, and squeezed them forcefully-"
        emm "A-ah!"
        "- Evoking another lustful moan from Emma. Music to his ears."
        "Not being in any hurry  a subtle revenge, from her earlier teasing - Rowan ran his tongue across her nipple, tasting the milk that started to flow freely. It was quite sweet."
        ro "Do they ever?"
        emm "No They dont like it"
        emm "But they do sometimes milk me like a cow~"
        ro "Why am I not surprised."
        scene cg237 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg237
        pause 3
        "He shook his head in mocking disbelief, then finally took one of her nipples in his mouth."
        emm "A-a-ah! Please, ha-arder!"
        emm "Suck ha-a-arder!"
        "She wiggled in his arms, moaning in his ear as her milk flowed forth."
        emm "Mm-aah! Rowan, it feels so- so-!"
        emm "Goood~!"
        "And to think a while ago, she would find this behavior perverse..."
        "Rowan switched his attention to the other nipple, still pinching the first one. He allowed himself to be a bit harsher than usual, as her honeyed moans kept pushing him on."
        emm "A-aah! Y-yes! Aaah!"
        "Suddenly, her body shuddered in ecstasy. Just from having her nipples played with..."
        ro "You really are a slut, arent you?"
        emm "Ehehe~"
        "Not even a hint of remorse in her voice. Good heavens."
        "Rowan pinched her tit one last time, and laid back. Her puffy nipples stood proudly, a testament to his ministrations."
        ro "Werent you supposed to handle everything?"
        ro "Get back to work."
        "He neednt tell her twice. Despite feeling sensitive, she quickly picked up the pace, once more impaling herself on his dick with wild enthusiasm."
        "After all, if there was anything the orcs required from their slaves, it was endurance."
        "It would be a long night for both of them."
    "Let her keep riding you.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Soon her movement grew more desperate, more frantic. She hadn't bothered with keeping her voice down for some time  but now, her cries grew even louder."
        emm "Rowan- ah! Rowan!"
        "She threw her head back, moaning his name, again and again. Music to his ears."
        emm "Good, so good~!"
        "She couldnt contain herself anymore. She violently impaled herself on his dick, taking it as deep inside of her as she could. Her body quivered in pleasure, and Rowan swore he saw her eyes roll up from the ecstasy."
        ro "Good heavens"
        ro "Such a slutty way to climax."
        emm "Ehehe"
        emm "Its because youre so good, Rowan."
        ro "Filthy little liar."
        "He grabbed her by the thighs and moved her body up. Without any warning, he pushed her onto his cock again."
        emm "O-O- O-Oooooooooh!"
        ro "I bet you show that face to every orc."
        "She giggled in delight. Guilty as charged."
        "She might have come, but he hadnt. And he wouldnt be leaving this tent until he did."
        "Luckily for him, if there was one thing the orcs valued, it was endurance. Emma quickly picked up the pace, true to her earlier promise of handling everything."
        "It would be a long night for both of them."

scene black with fade

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

emm "Thank you, Rowan. For everything."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "The pleasure-"

emm "-was all mine."

"Emma giggled cheerfully. She no longer bothered to cover her chest, proudly showing off her tits and belly. She even kept pushing her breasts out, whenever she saw Rowan looking in her direction."
"She really was happy like that. At first, he wasnt certain if his advice was the right one, but after the night they spent together"
"Honestly, he got a bit carried away there. It was a bit embarrassing."

emm "You should go now."
emm "I wouldnt want my master-to-be to see me so me acting so chummy with a human."

ro "(Another human, you mean.)"
ro "Obviously. Take care, Emma."

"The shared a quick goodbye, and Rowan left her tent, spirits high."
"Perhaps everything will turn out fine for the girl."
"One way or the other."

$ emmaRowanSex = True
return

label emmaSurvivor:

$ avatar.add_guilt(3)
$ avatar.corruption -= 3


ro "Emma"
ro "Youre in a difficult position."
ro "I dont think anybody has the right to judge you for doing what is necessary to survive."
ro "But"
ro "You know that even if you do everything the orcs want you to, and even if you pretend to enjoy doing so, theyll never care for you."

"He saw the despair enter her eyes. Rowans words were like a knife to her heart, and Rowan did not hesitate to twist the blade. He had to."

ro "Youll never be more than a toy to them."

emm "So what?"

"She whispered, voice faint."

emm "At least a toy gets taken care of."
emm "A slave is used and discarded."

ro "  So is the toy, once the owner gets bored of it."

"It might have been cruel, to rid her of these illusions. But too often, during the war, he saw people try and bargain with demons, hoping it would allow them to retain some semblance of normalcy. That through servitude, they would be able to protect at least some parts of their now broken life."
"It never worked, and their fate was usually worse than death."

if serveChoice == 2:
    "Yet somehow he ended up doing the exact same thing, joining the twins just to save his own life."
    "For how long, he wondered, will he able to stay true to himself, defiant to all attempts at corrupting him? How much longer, until he ends like Emma?"
    "Rowan pushed these thoughts aside. It was neither the time nor the place for them."
else:

    "A cautionary tale, given his current circumstances."

"Emmas lips moved silently, failing to get her words out. She licked them and tried again."

emm "I-"
emm "I dont-"
emm "I dont think I have it in me to resist any longer."

if emmaMet == True:
    "Her voice broke down again. Knowing all too well how she felt, he wrapped his arms around her, just like last time."
else:

    "Her voice broke down again. Knowing all too well how she felt he wrapped his arms around her."

emm "Why- Why-"

"She broke into tears, sobbing into his arm. He did his best to whisper something encouraging into her ears, even if it was just empty words."
"He was there for her. At least for now."
"No matter how little it meant."
"..."

emm "C-could you S-stay the night maybe?"
emm "Just... O-one night."
emm "Please..."

ro "..."
ro "Yeah."

emm "Thank you..."

"It was a small sacrifice. The world could wait."

scene black with fade

""
"Night came, but it brought him no rest. Rowan stared into the darkness, a thousand thoughts denying him peace of mind."
"You cant protect everyone. He knew that. Every general knew that."

if orciad_state <=1 and met_with_delane == True:
    "He might yet save Delane. It would be difficult, but possible."
    "As long as he was willing to risk Andras wrath."

elif delane_status == "batri":
    "Thats why he had to sell Delane to the orcs. For the greater good. As dirty as it sounded."

elif delane_status == "ulcro":
    "Thats why he had to sell Delane to the orcs. For the greater good. As dirty as it sounded."

elif delane_status == "tarish":
    "Thats why he had to sell Delane to the orcs. For the greater good. As dirty as it sounded."

elif delane_status == "free":
    "But at least, he was able to protect Delane. A small triumph."

elif delane_status == "dead":
    "And every general knew how failure to do so felt."
    ro "(Delane, forgive me...)"
else:

    pass

"So what was he going to do with this girl?"
"Emma laid beside him, dressed in his shirt  for modesty. She was pressed against his body, her hand over his chest, caressing him timidly. She couldnt sleep either, no doubt plagued by the visions of things to come."
"She already suffered so much, and it would only get worse. So much worse."
"He turned his head to her. It was too dark to see her expression, but he saw her look up, staring into his eyes. Her fingers slowed their dance."
"She leaned in, a little. Then again, her face inching to his own, as her hand started to venture down."

menu:
    "Let her kiss you.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump emmaPureSex
    "Stop her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "His hand grasped her own, and Rowan shook his head. Emma sighed, and laid her head on his arm."
        jump emmaPureConclusion


label emmaPureSex:


scene cg238 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg238
pause 3

"Tenderly, she pressed her lips against his. It was gentle, shy kiss, chaste almost. There was no passion in it, at least not the sexual one. Desire, yes. Desire for intimacy, closeness."
"For being more than an object."
"Her fingers wrapped his manhood, her small hand moving up and down his entire length, without haste, without hurry."
"She didnt moan his name, or comment, with poorly acted out astonishment, what a big stud he is. Her breathing got a bit more hectic, and that was all. Rowan allowed her to continue without interruption, gently caressing her hair."
"He was content to let her have this. She didnt have many opportunities to be the one in control."
"And it wouldnt change anytime soon."
"Realizing he was now ready, she ran her fingers one more time along his length, and got up from her bedding. She climbed over him, her swollen stomach now resting on his own."
"He saw her remove his shirt, and for a brief moment, she continued to cover her breasts with her arm, despite the darkness."
"She exhaled slowly. With some hesitation, she moved her hand away, letting Rowan see her in her entirety."
"She might have hated that body. She might have hated what the orcs made her into. But she didnt want it to ruin the one night she would get with Rowan."

ro "Emma"

emm "Shh..."

"She silenced him gently, and leaned in, placing her hands on his naked chest. She ran them across his skin, having her fingers dance slowly again, as she felt the muscles underneath."
"Emma smiled to herself. So different, compared to her usual partners. Lean, strong  but not in a brutish way. There was gentleness in Rowan."

if serveChoice == 3:
    "Whoever this very important person of his was, they were lucky to have him."
else:

    "If he had anyone in his life, they must have been lucky to have him."

"Again, she reached for his manhood, now pressed comfortably against the valley of her backside. For someone to wait for her to get ready..."
"It was nice."
"Rowan felt the girl rise up  his manhood was suddenly denied the warmth of her body as she repositioned herself. But only for a moment."
"She lowered herself on him, her lower lips parting before him."
"Despite all the recent abuse, her body was still that of a young woman. Rowan grunted as he felt her insides tightened around him, while Emma kept pushing him deeper in  deeper and deeper, until she could once again rest on his hips."

emm "A-ah..."

"Only her soft moaning could now be heard in the tent. Mostly. Occasionally, in the distance, a violent shout would break the silence."
"Some orc, or maybe a slave who didnt get as lucky with their partner for the night."
"But neither of them paid any attention to the outer world. These were problems of tomorrow. They would deal with them once the sun rises."
"But not now. Not this night."

emm "Mmmh~"

"Slowly, she accustomed herself to his girth. He wasnt the largest she had to take in"
"And she appreciated that."

scene cg239 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg239
pause 3

"She raised her body gently, evoking a pleasant gasp from Rowan. She smiled to herself, and gradually lowered herself again."
"For Rowan, it was hardly a show. In the darkness, he could only see her rock her body with gentle, deliberate movement, her face hidden away."
"But every small movement of hers was done for his pleasure. Her body was his."
"In ways the orcs would never have it. "
"He didnt hurry her on. He allowed her to slowly rack up the tempo, to start rocking her hips more aggressively, more greedily. The sounds their bodies made grew more obscene by the minute."

ro "Ah!"

emm "Mmmnn~"

scene cg239 with sshake
scene cg239 with sshake
scene cg240 with flash
pause 2
show cg241 with dissolve
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg240
pause 3

"Rowan was the first to reach his limit. Emma moaned softly, stopping herself as she felt him paint her insides white. A feeling she was well familiar with by now. But with Rowan..."
"It felt different."
"For a while, she just sat there, enjoying the warmth in her body."

emm "... You come a lot."

ro " Thank you?"

"He wasnt certain how else to answer that, but judging by the soft giggle his response provoked, Emma clearly didnt mind it."
"After a minute or so, she pushed herself upwards, releasing his manhood."

ro "What about-"

emm "Shhhh."

"She knelt by his side, and diligently cleaned him up with her mouth. She didn't need him to prove what a stud he was to her, by finishing her off."
"She just needed him by her side."
"Once she was done, she mouthed a quiet 'thank you', and laid down by his side again."
"Rowan said nothing, and just let her drift off."
"Soon enough, exhaustion took him as well."
""

$ emmaRowanSex = True

label emmaPureConclusion:

scene bg30 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

emm "So I guess this is goodbye."

ro "Im afraid so."

"Emma shuffled her feet, unsure how to continue."

ro "  If there is a way-"

emm "I know."

"She offered him a sad smile. For some reason, this time it felt like she was the one twisting a knife in his heart."

emm "Its okay. Ill manage."

"She lied. He knew that. She knew that."
"But she didnt want to saddle him promises he might not be able to keep."
"Or perhaps her spirit would not take it if he did promise help, only for it to never arrive."
"She gave him a quick hug  just for a moment, to feel his warmth again."

emm "Go."

"Then she pushed him away. Rowan nodded solemnly and left her tent to resume his quest."
"He prayed he made the right call there."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('claminOrciadTrip', triggers='orciad_explore', conditions=("claminOrciadTrip",), run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)


label claminOrciadTrip:

scene bg26 with fade

"The sun was still rising as Rowan surveyed the massive orc camp. Everything seemed normal, or as normal as things could be in a sprawling stretch of tents and campfires filled with contentious monsters who were always ready for a good fight."
"Glancing out towards the wider Rosarian plain, Rowans sharp eyes caught a glint of movement. At first, he imagined it might be a group of scouts, but as he looked closer, he noticed it was not people, but a wagon. Cla-Mins caravan to be specific."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

"As the Goblin matriarch pulled up in front of Rowan, she eagerly waved to him."

cla "Ho!"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"The spunky woman with excited red eyes and lovely green skin hopped down. Soon she greeted him with a smile on her lips and a coquettish hand upon her hip."

cla "My own personal valet, he-he."

"Cla-Min joked while her eyes constantly bounced between Rowan and the settlement in front of her. It was truly a sight to see. She let out a slow whistle while scratching an ear."

cla "This camp really is something to see."

"The green-skinned womans mischievous red eyes shone like rubies as she looked at Rowan."

cla "I would have arrived sooner if someone told me the handsomest orc in the whole place would be here to greet me."

ro "I take it your ride here was a smooth one, Cla-Min."

cla "It was fine, a bit dull for a bit there, but nothing perks me up like an opportunity for business. Especially one that comes with an invitation from you."

ro "Youre welcome. I imagine the orcs will really enjoy such a cheery visitor with a wagon full of new blades for them to get their claws on."

cla "And shiny baubles, exotic delicacies and fine fur coats. Those orcs better keep their wits about them, or Ill leave them without so much as a piece of lint."

ro "Thats what Im counting on. Alright. Lets get you unpacked."

show clamin happy at edgeright with moveoutright
show rowan necklace happy at center with moveoutright

"Cla-Min gave him a wide grin and then turned towards her caravan. With a well-practiced whistle from their leader, the rest of the Cla clan erupted from the wagon like circus tumblers."
"The pack that included every member of Cla-Mins extended family set off to work turning the caravan from traveling home away from home to a storefront for the orcs."

cla "Cla-Min, dont take out that box. Orcs dont need soap and fragrances."

"Rowan watched as the younger Min frowned and then turned around to remove the crate from the selling area."

cla "Rowan, can you lend a hand? If he keeps trying to lug those suits of plate, hes going to break something. Probably his lazy back."

hide clamin with moveoutright
hide rowan with moveoutright

scene bg26 with fade

"Nodding towards Cla-Min, Rowan was happy to join in on the work. Hed been the one to suggest the idea of coming to the orc war camp, so it was best if he helped things go as smoothly as possible."
"The work continued. The Min matriarch displayed a meticulous approach to maximizing her sales for the day. She was doting to those who worked hard, but stern to those who seemed to slack off."
"As much as she loved her family, Cla-Min kept them on a short leash until she was satisfied with the presentation."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

cla "Everything is ready."

if orciad_state ==2:
    show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
    cla "Now this is where I would normally ask what con are we running But apparently I missed all the fun! "
    ro "I wouldnt call it that way. But yeah, that particular debacle has already been resolved. So were here for one purpose only - making money."
    cla "Ah, the magic words! Their coins are as good as ours - they just havent found their way into our coffers yet."
    $ claminShop = 'making money'
else:

    show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
    cla "Alright, now spill the beans, love. Theres no way the grand trickster invited me all the way here just to make money. Not with all the scheming and backstabbing going around in the camp!"
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Andras and Jezera have been talking?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
    cla "So do our orcs. I know the basics, but you have to fill me in on the details. What is it you really want me to do here? "
    menu:
        "Have her buy back anything Delane might be interested in." if rowan_met_ulcro and met_with_delane and delane_corrupt == False and delane_corruption == False and tarish_path == False:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Theres a noblewoman in dire need of luxuries, some of which were repossessed by the orcs here. If they wish to sell them-"
            cla "Consider them bought."
            $ claminShop = 'delane gifts'
            $ delane_gifts += 5

        "Have her favour Batris men." if rowan_met_batri and tarish_path == False and delane_trust < 3:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "He pointed to a symbol in the distance."
            ro "See that? Many of Batris men carry that symbol. If you have any high-quality equipment, keep it for them only."
            cla "I do have some: swords, axes and armor. I promise you theyll find new homes by the time the sun sets."
            $ claminShop = 'batri swords'
            $ batri_power += 2

        "Have her find some orcs to use for Delanes rescue. (Just dont mention the last part)" if delane_status == "tent" and delane_plan == True and delane_corrupt == False and delane_corruption == False and delaneDistraction == False:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "I need Goons."
            cla "Any particular requirements on the quality of them?"
            ro "Easily intimidated into obedience."
            cla "Theres always someone desperate looking for a lucky break. Before the sun sets, I will find you the best orc servants money can buy."
            $ claminShop = 'orc blackmail'
        "No hidden agenda - focus on making money.":


            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "I want you to make a profit, Cla-Min. Dont worry about anything else - I have it covered."
            show clamin angry at midright with dissolve
            cla "Stinkspuds! I was really hoping to get into some trickery with you by my side."
            show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
            cla "Buuuut making money is my second favourite activity, so Ill let it slide. This time."
            $ claminShop = 'making money'
            $ change_treasury(50)
            $ change_personal_gold(100)

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show clamin neutral at center with moveoutleft

"Within an hour of their arrival, the camp filled with brutal orc warriors became a bustling marketplace. By Rowans eye, almost all of the movement was centered on Cla-Mins shop."
" At first, most of the orcs regarded the tents and stands with annoyance that someone else had claimed part of their territory without so much as a by your leave."

show clamin happy at center with dissolve

"But all the cute woman had to do was open her mouth and it was like every word was filled with grog in the minds of the bulky barbarians."

cla "Come on, everyone! Weve only the finest goods for ya. Need a new sword? Ive got everything from bastards to claymores. Need a shield? Weve got iron, hide, wood, the works."

"Cla-Min spoke from a crate while using her hands and even her hips to do a little flourish as she pointed out the racks and stores of items holding everything a blood-thirsty greenskin could want."

show wild orc neutral at edgeright with moveinright

"It wasnt long before the first orc got brave or bold enough to inspect the steel. He appeared fairly sure that there was no trickery afoot. No magic or pig shit. Despite his natural indifference to Cla-Mins people, he knew a good sword when he saw it."

wo "Forty gold."

hide clamin with dissolve
show wild orc neutral at midright with moveinright
show clamin happy at center with dissolve

"Cla-Min didnt say a word. Instead, she gave the orc a little wiggle of her finger to draw him in. Not wanting to display any sign that he was scared of a little pint-sized goblin, let alone a goblin woman, he quickly got closer."
"Rowans companion fixed the warrior with a short grin that changed into a look of utter bemusement."

cla "Come on"

wo "What?"

"Cla-Min ran a finger along the lower heft of the blade. The orcs big eyes watched, and he let out a snort as she danced her digits down to the hilt."

cla "This is castle-forged steel. I know a big strong man like you must have noticed the little details"

wo "Ah o course. O Course I did!"
wo "But its well its little-bitty human blade. Not much bigger n my ol dagger, only good for stabbing, not hacking! So fifty gold, because it does shine nice. Hrh harh can blind enemy!"

cla "It is an impressive sword. But whats doubly impressive is that you noticed the craftsmanship. Whats your name?"

wo "Me Throg."

cla "Throg, when you give me what that blade is worth, you know what all your jealous friends will say?"

wo "No"

cla "Theyll say: Throg is the smartest orc. The cleverest orc. He bought that special sword for a hundred gold coins, because he was the first in line! The next man might have to pay two hundred, or three hundred, or more-"

show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

"The orc grunted and shifted a bit on his toes. Rowan noted with amusement that the man seemed almost a little nervous around the goblin lass and her effortless charisma."

wo "Throg is very smart orc, but a hundred. That is all Throg has."

cla "But that will pass. With this sword by your side, the treasure will flow to you like blood from bandits."

"That idea absolutely sparked something within him. Throg loved the idea of getting to boss around his lessers. And, by the way the Goblin made it sound, hed soon have more than enough gold thanks to the impressive sword. Finally, he shoved out his meaty paw."

wo "Fine. Hundred gold. Just make sure to rub it in Volgos face how smart Throg is, if he comes by little girls shop. Hahaha. Hell hate dat!"

hide wild orc with moveoutright

show clamin happy at midright with moveoutright

cla "His fault for not being as sharp as you. Pleasure doing business with you, Throg. Oh assistant"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan realized she was gesturing to him. Unfolding his arms, the ex-hero walked up and craned his neck towards his goblin boss."

ro "Yes?"

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan said, happy to humor Cla-Min after watching her wheel and deal with the first customer of the day."

cla "Find our new friend a good scabbard to go with his new sword."

show clamin neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

cla "Be quick about it though, it looks like everyone wants a good deal of their own"

hide clamin with moveoutright

ro "Right away."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

scene bg26 with fade

"The day continued much the same as that moment. Every chance she got, Cla-Min swindled and ensnared, lobbied and begged. At numerous points, she even had Rowan help her sell poisoned daggers and antidotes."
"The brown-haired human had never thought about a life on stage, but with Cla-Mins encouragement and the thrill of hoodwinking a few orcs, he was really starting to get into the swing of playing the dead and the newly resurrected."

menu:
    "Help Cla-Min shine.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "With each new customer, Rowan grew more and more surprised at her ability to filch from them wholesale. It was a marvel that any orc that came to Cla-Mins shop managed to walk away with any coin at all."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with moveinleft
        show clamin happy at midright with moveinright
        ro "I wager you could sell a snail their own shell."
        cla "Hah. That would be too easy. I can do much more speaking of which-"
        "Rowan noticed her red eyes widen as a particularly hulking orc made his way towards the shop."
        cla "Stay sharp, Rowan."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        show clamin happy at midleft with moveoutleft
        show wild orc neutral at midright with moveinright
        "Cla-Min seized his hand and dragged him by his fingers. The pair arrived at the orc as he was looking at a set of throwing axes."
        "Rowan noticed the bracelets on his arm. They appeared, maybe elvish in design, for they shined even without daylight. There was some inscription artfully chiseled in the metal."
        "Cla-Min didnt start things off by letting the orc know she was interested in his bracers. Instead, she started off by showing him a better set of axes and after telling him how much gold theyd go for, she offered a different method of payment."
        cla "Those bracelets of yours look mighty fine, come to think of it. How about you trade me the axes for them? Ill even toss you in a nice bandolier perfect to hold the axes."
        wo "Hmmm. These bracers with me long time. Bring good luck."
        "The bulky humanoid folded his arms."
        wo "Axes and something special. Then you have deal, little one."
        cla "Well I do have this pendant. It might not look like much, but it has secret magic formed inside this jewel here."
        wo "Oh is very shiny. What make it fancy?"
        show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
        cla "Inside this jewel is a pleasure demon. Her name is Rovania. All you have to do to enjoy a night of pleasure with her is complete a simple command."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        wo "Bah sounds like goblin trick. How I know that not just fake amulet with fake ruby?"
        "Cla-Mins red eyes glanced towards Rowan. He saw the corner of her mouth pull back in a small grin. Then the goblin woman pointed a clawed finger his way."
        cla "Meet my associate, the steward of the famous castle Bloodmeen. He knows everything there is to know about demonic amulets. Dont you, Rowan? "
        "Rowan looked at his own actual demonic amulet and then leaned in closer to the orc. He nodded sagely, running his hand across the smooth sapphire."
        ro "Ive had this one for longer than I care to remember, haha."
        "Rowan motioned towards the item in Cla-Mins hand."
        ro "Trust me when I say, I can almost feel the demons presence."
        wo "And when I said the magic word, demon lady serves me?"
        cla "Shell make you experience things youve never dreamed of! But you better keep it a secret if you buy it, your friends will want a spin too."
        wo "What is magic word?"
        cla "Balderdash."
        wo "Bal-"

        cla "Dont say it now, you lug! Everyone will see and Ill have a bidding war."
        show clamin neutral at center with dissolve
        "She gave the orc a very trusting look, slowly reached her hand out and gently placed the jewel in his hands."
        cla "Why let them have a chance when I came to you first?"
        "After a moment, the orc nodded in understanding and then finally accepted the trade."
        hide wild orc with moveoutright
        show clamin happy at midright with moveoutright
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
        "Rowan didnt have to be an expert on demonic apparel, real or fake, to imagine that the item the orc was leaving with definitely didnt contact the magically sealed up energy of a sex demon."
        "Still, he had to admire how easily Cla-Min knew he could sell it with him backing up the sale."
        ro "That was fun. But I have one question?"
        "Cla-Min gave him a big grin while she examined every inch of the magical bracers."
        ro "What happens when he says the word?"
        cla "Hahaha. Come on, Rowan. You really think its the first time Ive given a magic word to an orc?"
        cla "Years trading with them, and I never once heard them come close to saying it correctly."
        "Rowan shrugged, naturally trusting in her experience. Then he noticed Cla-Min swinging her legs as she sat on the crate in front of him."
        if castle.buildings['sanctum'].lvl >= 1:
            cla "And if it comes to it, one of Xzaratls cubi owes me a favour."
        cla "Now its your turn. Find us a mark."
        "The former champion of the land found himself smiling at his little partner in crime and then he glanced around and looked for their next mark."
    "Stay on the sidelines and keep watch instead.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        "Rowan set up a vigilant watch at the perimeter of Cla-Mins camp. With his blade at the ready, his gaze surveyed the camp, paying special attention to any rough customers. These were orcs after all."
        "The day wore on, and the ex-hero spent his day lazily checking in on Cla-Mins work. It was boring work, and Rowan started wondering if hed made the right decision."
        "Still, his fastidious guardianship paid off when he caught a few wily orcs trying to pilfer some of Cla-Mins items. Caught stealing, each orc lost a few fingers for their troubles."
        show clamin happy at edgeright with moveinright
        cla "Haha. A little brutish for my taste, Rowan. But it will be fun to see them try to steal something without a thumb!"
        hide clamin with moveoutleft
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        "The buxom Goblin matriarch guffawed to herself. She soon hopped into action, spying another orc checking out what looked like a smooth, spherical shield. Rowan allowed himself a small chuckle."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        "While he had helped her and her family unpack the items, hed realized the shield wasnt made of any rare metal, it was simply painted to look extra shiny."
        "Later on he watched her finish with a pair of customers each wanting their own double-sided heavy axes."
        "This allowed Cla-Min to take them both for a ride after she helped them begin a bidding war for a jewel-encrusted axe that the conniving woman vaguely claimed to have come from some underwater lost city."
        show clamin happy at edgeleft with moveinleft
        "After making one orc incredibly happy after he made her happy with a fat purse of coin, Cla-Min ventured over to her business associate."
        cla "This is like stealing from a blind man. Hehehe. But you youve been amazing."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright
        show clamin happy at midleft with moveoutleft
        "The charming green-skinned woman gave Rowan a great big smile. This one had only half as much mischievousness as usual."
        cla "Youre a natural, Rowan. I really think weve tapped into something great here. You can stand guard over all my business dealings. A strong and silent type always distracts the eye especially mine."
        ro "It has been an interesting day. When I trained to be a soldier, I never imagined that one day Id be guarding a shyster."
        cla "Haha. Chin-up! Life is all about adapting to new circumstances. At least thats what me and the caravanners have learned"
        hide clamin with moveoutright
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinright
        "With that, she gave Rowan a little mock salute and then went back to business."

scene bg26 with fade

"A little while later, the pickings became slim. The few orcs that came by were older and lazier than the young pups who had risked their coin for treasures earlier on."
" A few griped here and there about all the good stuff being gone, but Cla-Min did whatever she could to smooth things over, only to artfully fleece them just like the rest."
"Then, campfires began to light up the din of the late day and almost all the orcs began congregating to the center of their camps."
"There the usual business of the camp returned, with the greenskins eating their fill of whatever food they had foraged. Fights occasionally broke out along with the occasional drunken song accompanied by low thump thump thumps of drums."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

"The day was almost over. Wiping the sweat off his forehead, he glanced at the caravan mistress once again, checking if everything was in order. "

if claminShop == 'delane gifts':
    "She was wrapping up some deal with a man bearing Batris colors. He saw the sun reflect from something shiny. An expensive brooch exchanged hands, Cla-Min quickly hiding it in her sacks before anyone noticed."

elif claminShop == 'batri swords':
    "A small group of orcs with Batris colors were just being handed a stack of swords, trying to hide their smug smiles. They probably thought they managed to dupe the goblin woman into a bad deal, unaware the low price was for them only. "

elif claminShop == 'orc blackmail':
    "A small group of orcs, ragged and clearly down on their luck, was being presented with a large sack of coins."
    "Cla-Min was literally dangling it before their noses. After a long moment of hesitation, they each nodded to themselves, clearly unhappy, and each placed something before the goblin mistress. Rowan couldnt see what - but it obviously mattered a great deal to them."
else:

    "He saw Cla-Min counting her hard-earned coins with a smile, whistling a happy tune."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

"The caravan mistress found him staring, and gave him a large smile. Reliable as always. "


scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

"Evening settled in at the massive orc camp. Rowan and Cla-Min enjoyed a night under the stars with some meat broth prepared by her family. Enchanting the boiling hot mix of rabbit, potatoes and seasoning was a wineskin near to bursting for the two to enjoy as they relaxed for the day."
"Rowan and Cla-Min ate outside while the rest of the goblin matriarchs family ate within the wagon. It was clear theyd all had enough of orcs for a while."
"Cla-Min leaned her back against the wagon and then banged the wooden exterior."

cla "Dont get too full. No catnaps until everything is packed up and ready to go come first light."

show clamin happy at center with moveinright

"Rowan couldnt help but grin when he heard a variety of squabbling and growling curses from inside of the caravan. Then he noticed the bantam woman had squirreled over so that she sat right against his side."

cla "No one warned me that the temperature drops so quickly around here."

show clamin neutral at center with dissolve

"Rowan chuckled to himself and raised the wineskin to his lips again. His hand stopped midway when he noticed Cla-Mins suddenly somber expression."

cla "Rowan, I loved having the chance to work besides you. We saw much success today. But if the Cla clan is to establish itself in this camp, there is one more thing I need to do. "

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

cla "Rowan, I have to fuck you."

ro "Excuse me? "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"He thought it a joke, but Cla-Min looked dead serious. Which, granted, still didnt rule out the former- "

if orciad_state ==2:
    cla "I have to fuck you. These orcs might be our allies, but they are still a wild and unpredictable race. "
else:

    cla "I have to fuck you. This camp is volatile, as are the orcs that make it."

show clamin neutral at midright with moveoutright

cla "And I havent been holding back here. By my estimates, by the end of the night at least three orcs will realize they got swindled, and will swear bloody vengeance on me."

ro "Ive been meaning to ask if its really wise-"

cla "So, in order to deter them, I {b}MUST{/b} find the most dangerous, conniving, deadly skilled man in this camp, and show I can handle him!"

ro "...By taking his cock."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "By taking his cock!"

"She snapped her fingers at him. Rowan rubbed his forehead. This woman "

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

cla "For what its worth, I am as appalled as you are. Qerazel has a proper complaint office for such cases, but the warm blanket of bureaucracy offers no comfort here!"
cla "Here in the wilds, I must rely on guts, charm and ingenuity, and seek advantage wherever and whenever possible! "

ro "Even in my pants."

cla "Especially in your pants!"

"Her lips twitched. Rowan had to applaud her poker face - for now, he matched it with his own."

menu:
    "Go along with it. ":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "It would be quite unfortunate if the orcs got to you before I could teach them how to file a formal complaint."
        show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
        cla "Exactly!"
        ro "I mean, I havent even started considering if we should adopt the Qerazel standard. It doesnt exactly translate well into orc culture, from what I understand."
        cla "Which is why for now well rely on establishing dominance by taking cock!"
        "Cla-Min hopped onto a nearby crate as she set about revealing her juicy titties and her succulent opening. Working with her hero all day had gotten her sopping wet."
        ro "Innovative and very, very appealing. But doesnt that just give demons unfair advantage?"
        show clamin angry at midright with dissolve
        cla "Were losing daylight here, Rowan! "
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        cla "But these are important issues that must be discussed!"
        cla "Rowan!"
        show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "  Cla-Min, do you really think the Great Trickster cant fuck you in the dark?"
        cla "Oh I know he can! But Id rather see the magic happen, given the chance."
        cla "And have everyone else see it too."
        ro "Well, since it is your life on the line"
        "Rowan gave the Goblin a grin and moved in nice and close. Cla-Mins dark leather boots played against his crotch, and Rowan fixed his companion with an amused look as his fingers got to work."
        cla "Mrmmmahh Im glad we didnt put that on sale. I heard there are some pretty-thirsty orc she-wolves around."
        scene cg1023 with fade
        pause 2
        show cg1024 with dissolve
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg1023

        show clamin happy behind cg1023
        pause 3
        "Rowans skilled fingers pulled Cla-Mins bright yellow pants all the way down around her ankles. The Goblin matriarchs heart skipped a beat as she felt Rowans fingers crawling back up her legs."
        "Her long, knife-like ears twitched, and then one hand reached forward and flicked along the little green jewel nestled amongst her folds."
        ro "Looks like youve been thinking about this the whole day."
        cla "Quit teasing me and fuck me, Rowan. The tribes warriors arent going to be impressed if all I do is whimper, you know"
        show cg1025 with dissolve
        pause 3
        "Rowan smiled as he watched Cla-Mins perky tits bob in time with her excited breathing. He didnt waste any more time, pushing the thick knob at the end of his cock against her clinging entrance."
        cla "Oh fuck Yes Fuck me, Hunny Push that big stiff cock as far as you want-uuaaah!"
        "The tiny vixen moaned as her lover buried his thick rod deep inside her honeypot. As her body bounced along irregular pulses of pleasure, Cla-Mins clawed fingers reached out to grab something to hold onto. Ironically, all she found were gold coins."
        "Alas, as Rowan plunged his member further inside her hole, even the bright, shiny metal was forgotten. The pile of pieces danced and bounced off the crate while Cla-Mins lover railed her fluttering pussy again and again."
        cla "Bollocks you huaah you know youre playing with fire, buster a wild goblin can be a dangerous thing."
        "Rowan grinned after spotting the quill she used to track her profits sitting beside the loosening pile of coins."
        ro "I guess Ill just have to make you cum so much that youll be limp as a doll after."
        show cg1028 with dissolve
        pause 3
        "Without missing a beat, Rowan plucked up the quil, teasing the feathered end all across her dark-green nipples while his hips maintained their satisfying momentum."
        cla "Oh no cheater rapscallion! Crook - oh fuck!"
        ro "Heh. Just paying you back in kind. Its the least you deserve after swindling all those Orcs."
        cla "Hey! They uhunf-"
        show cg1030 with dissolve
        pause 3
        "Cla-Min could hardly put two words together as her crafty lover tickled the feather all across her lively form."
        cla "They deserved it. Just like I deserve this big thick cockuuaah!"
        "Rowan sought out every sensitive spot on her body to exploit. Just before he hit the jackpot, Cla-Min slid her body back, unplugging the Humans thick cock from green, soaked lips."
        ro "Wait whats wrong?"
        cla "Hah. Lets just say I needed to change the venue. Hup!"
        "Cla-Min launched her nimble body off the crate, crashing into Rowans arms. His cock brushed against her butt just as his back smacked against a big barrel."
        ro "Youre going to break something."
        cla "Mrraah Come on just work with me here, Rowan."
        menu:
            "Let her ride you.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show cg1031 with dissolve
                pause 3
                "Rowan silently agreed to the request of his partner in crime. His hands gripped her cute bottom while her luscious breasts bounced up and down against his muscular chest."
                cla "Oooohah yes yes yes yes your chest is as sturdy as your cock!"
                "The small womans head buckled and rolled against the motherlode of pleasure brimming deep within her pussy."
                "For a brief moment Rowan spotted the worry in her red orbs, a sure sign that not only was she about to cum, but that she was embarrassed to do so before he did."
                ro "Better luck next time, then."
                cla "Nuh-uh. There is no way Im giving up so easily."
                "Cla-Min redoubled her efforts, bowing her head forward as she lustfully nipped and licked at Rowans nipples. Every time Rowan bottomed out inside her, it made it harder for the lovely Goblin to focus."
                "The sex soon devolved into a kind of competitive game as the two found their rhythm, each stubbornly holding out against the other as they rutted frantically against the wagon."
            "Out of Question. Take her - hard.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show cg1031 with dissolve
                pause 3
                "Given how shed been in charge most of the day, Rowan figured it was only fair that he handle the tempo now. Rowans hands took hold of Cla-Mins asscheeks between his fingers as squeezed and rubbed her bounteous derriere."
                "With each squeeze, he felt Cla-Mins pussy spasm and leak around his veiny cock."
                cla "Hmmraah oh what are you d-doing to me?"
                ro "Paying it forward."
                "Rowan slapped her deliciously plump buttocks. Each time his hand connected with the surface of her emerald plushnes, he felt his lovers walls clench tight around his cock."

        "Finally, neither human nor goblin could hold back any longer. With one last growling thrust, Rowan squeezed Cla-mins butt and drove her lower body down to his base, ensuring that her pussy devoured every inch."
        cla "Come on. Give me every last drop!"
        show cg1031 with sshake
        show cg1031 with sshake
        show cg1032 with flash

        show clamin happy behind cg1032
        show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg1032
        pause 3
        "Rowan couldnt have stopped if he wanted to. Cla-Mins tightened around his body like a constrictor. While her legs held fast around his back, her pussy blossomed with intense heat as she came."
        "The rambunctious swindler moaned, orgasming hand in hand with Rowans release as he emptied out his balls and filled her womb to the brim."
        "The two finally collapsed down to the grass beneath them. The stench of sweat filled their nostrils while Rowan and Cla-Min luxuriated in the pleasant sensations of their post-nut rutting."
        "Their hands gently caressed each others bodies while both of their hearts clamored from the effort."
        if gobFamDinner:
            "The sweaty Goblin lady rubbed her nose and cheek against Rowans chest. He was surprised to see her looking at him with a bittersweet expression."
            ro "What is it?"
            cla "Heh, its nothing. Just a missed opportunity. If I knew youd come this much, I would have grabbed a bottle to collect the excess. Share some with Cla-Tre."
            ro "Youre irredeemable."
            cla "Oh hush you."
        else:
            "The sweaty Goblin lady rubbed her nose and cheek against Rowans chest, taking a moment to rest in his arms. "
            cla "If you enjoyed this as much as I did You should drop by the caravan when were back in Bloodmeen. Ill introduce you to everyone, and well start making plans to have this be a regular thing."
            ro "Already working on your next sale, Cla-Min? Youre irredeemable."
            cla "Oh, stop complaining."
        scene black with fade
        show clamin happy behind black
        cla "You wouldnt have me any other way."
    "Cla-Min will have to find some other way to prove she is not to be trifled with.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "With a sigh, Rowan pushed the insistent goblin away."
        ro "Cla-Min, I dont appreciate being placed in a position where I have to use my cock to save lives."
        if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
            ro "It happened with Helayna before, and I wouldnt hear the end of it from Alexia."
        else:
            ro "I didnt use it that way in Reave Keep, and Im not going to do so here."
        ro "So you'll have to rely on your charm and ingenuity, which Im sure will be more than enough."
        cla "Thats cold Rowan, leaving me out here, alone and in the open, surrounded by bestial orcs- "
        ro "Cla-Min Ive literally just seen you work. Any orc comes here looking for a fight, youll convince him to sell you his sword instead."
        show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
        "Cla-Min chuckled at that remark, and flashed him a knowing smile."
        cla "Now now, that only happened twice!"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "Thrices the charm then. Get some rest now. We both have a long day ahead of us tomorrow."
        "He could see the caravan mistress wasnt happy, but she was nothing if not a good sport."
        scene black with fade
        "She offered him a graceful bow as good night, and retired to her cart, leaving Rowan alone for the evening."

scene bg26 with fade

"Morning came and Rowan found himself the first up."
"After he finished some stretches and drilling, he found Cla-Min and her clan quickly getting to work on packing up their wandering domicile for the return trip. The orc camp ended up feeling just a little less friendly in his mind without the presence of the wonderous (if duplicitous) little goblin shop."
"But Rowan knew that like him, the goblins and the orcs had things to do, and they couldnt dilly-dally forever. No the past day had ended up being more or less, a nice little distraction from his woes and duties. Idly, he imagined it might be fun to try his hand as a traveling merchant another day"
"Every member of the clan wished him well and thanked him for all his help. Cla-Min lingered while the rest loaded up for their trip back to the portal."

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
show clamin happy at midleft with dissolve

cla "You know the more they hang out, the more I believe you definitely should have been born with big ears and skin just like me."

ro "That would have been something. But I think things worked out."

cla "They did. Well you know where I work. Big spooky castle, cant miss it."

ro "Heh. Safe travels, Cla-Min."

hide clamin with dissolve

"With that, she climbed aboard her caravan and her and her entire family began driving back along the road to the magical portal that would take them straight back to Castle Bloodmeen."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc


label hunt_for_gits:

if delane_gifts > 39:
    scene bg26 with fade
    "As always, Rowan headed to where Kraug and his orcs gathered. But this time, only a single orc awaited him."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show wild orc neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    wo "Chief sayz Delane happy with er gifts. No more raidz."
    ro "Hm."
    "He should've foreseen this. Unlike Batri, Ulcro didn't raid for fun. He had a clear objective in mind, and now that it was accomplished, he wouldn't risk his best men on further risky ventures."
    "Once the leadership struggle was resolved, Rowan would probably be able to go regular raids with the other orcs, if it was something he was interested in."
    $ giftHuntAvailable = False
    jump campMenu
else:


    if giftHuntFirst == True:

        scene bg26 with fade
        "Ulcro promised him a raiding party, and Rowan would be a fool not to use it. Expensive gifts werent that easy to acquire."
        if jezDelaneHelp == "get":
            "Now that he thought of it, Jezera might have some old jewelry she might be willing to part with... If she was feeling generous, and if the stars aligned. Her help usually came at a price, but it would be the quickest way to get something good for Delane."
        else:
            pass
        if cliohnaDelaneHelp == "get":
            "The library had a section dedicated to Rosaria nobility which Delane might find interesting. He should ask Cliohna if some of the tomes weren't essential to her research."
        else:
            pass
        "For now, it was best if he made use of Ulcro's men."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        show wild orc neutral at center with dissolve
        show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
        "The raiding party waited for him at the edge of the camp. Twenty veteran orcs, long time soldiers, some of which old enough to have fought under Karnas. They were led by a massive orc named Kraug, and would be Rowan's company for the upcoming days."
        ro "The central and eastern regions of Rosaria are too unstable for us to find any high-value targets. The western lands will yield better loot."
        "Kraug nodded in silence. While he was technically their leader, Rowan was to act as the tracker of the party."
        "It was up to him to him to locate targets suitable for their objective."
        ro "Lets go. We have a long road ahead of us."
        scene black with fade
        "..."
        $ giftHuntFirst = False
        jump giftRaidProper
    else:

        scene bg26 with fade
        "Once again, Rowan met with Kraugs raiding party. As always, his men were ready to depart at a moment's notice."
        scene black with fade
        "It was time to go get Delane her gifts."
        "..."
        jump gift_Raid_Travel

label gift_Raid_Travel:

if giftRaidTravel == 1:
    scene bg3 with fade
    "It was day three of their little escapade west."
    "With this being their second raid, Rowan found, much to his own surprise, that Kraug and his men were growing on him. They were disciplined. Quiet. Organized."
    "Everything his own orcs were not."
    "Most likely, this would not be their last raid, and there was no reason to continue keeping his guard up. He should use this time more constructively."
    "He could try to break ice between him and the silent leader of the party, Kraug. Once Ulcro pledges his tribe to castle Bloodmeen, his officers will become important figures in the twin's army. Knowing their strengths and weaknesses could be of great benefit to him in the future."
    "Alternatively, he could spend the time training. Months of captivity took their toll on him - he knew he was not as strong as he was in the past. The orcs would make for good sparring partners."
    menu:
        "Get to know Kraug.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ knowKraug = True
            "His decision made, he approached the veteran soldier during their next stop."
            "An orc of few words, Kraug wasn't too keen on engaging him, but after a couple of prodding questions, Rowan got him to open up a little."
            "He had his own warband, once. Raided in the valley north of Rosaria, with a small group of companions, never larger than three dozens of men."
            "This did not surprise Rowan, as many orcs had their own small tribes, before a strong chief located them and decided they would become part of their group."
            "But Kraug, apparently, sought Ulcro of his own accord. The old warchief had something he wanted."
            show rowan necklace neutral behind bg3
            ro "And what was that?"
            krau "Strength."
            "... Guess he shouldn't expect much more from an orc."
            "He wanted to drill Kraug on the subject more, but to the large orc the topic must have been particularly sensitive, since he wouldn't engage him any further."
            "They would have to continue this another time."
            $ giftRaidTravel = 2
            jump giftRaidProper
        "Practice combat.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ giftHuntTraining = True
            "On their next stop, once the camp was set, Rowan approached some of the orcs that struck him as the reasonable kind."
            "He explained his malady to them - that his form has atrophied over the months and that he needed some reliable training partners to regain it."
            "The orcs shrugged. For them, it was as good of a way to pass the time as any."
            "From now on, Rowan adopted a strict regimen of practice every evening, focusing on his footwork and blade mastery, against both a single and multiple opponents."
            "The orcs proved to be competent partners. Like many of their kind, they favoured offense and overwhelming the enemy with powerful attacks, but Ulcro's men learned not to rely on their physical superiority alone."
            "Unable to fall back to this usual tricks, Rowan found the sparring sessions worthwhile, though it would take some time to see tangible results."
            $ avatar.add_exp (100)
            $ giftRaidTravel = 2
            jump giftRaidProper

elif giftRaidTravel == 2:
    scene bg31 with fade

    if knowKraug == True:
        "Again, they ventured west. And again, Rowan took the time to try and befriend the massive orc."
        "Sharing some ale over the campfire, Rowan tried to pry more information from Kraug. One topic in particular weighted on his mind, as it surely did on everyone's else."
        "Did Ulcro stand a chance against Batri?"
        "To that the answer was a collective, if somewhat unenthusiastic, 'yes', coming from both Kraug and the rest of Ulcro's men. The warchief was an old, experienced fighter. Batri might was a rising star, but in the eyes of many, it was too early for him to take over the tribe."
        "But apparently, if Batri were to win the upcoming bout, they would have no issue following him."
        show rowan necklace neutral behind bg31
        krau "Ancient right. Tha strongest leads. Tha rest follows."
        ro "Wouldn't you seek revenge over Ulcro's death? Or try to become warchief yourself?"
        "While there was no doubt the two chiefs were the strongest of the camp orcs, they were many of comparable prowess, serving as lieutenants and aides. Kraug would be one of them."
        "But the large orc growled angrily and shook his head."
        krau "No. No point. Everyone tired of dis."
        krau "Entire fight a mess. Want nothin' to do wit' it."
        krau "Enough headache wit' Tarish around, stirrin' trouble."
        krau "... As yous know. "
        "The orc narrowed his small eyes at him. Perhaps it was a mistake to accept Tarish invitation when he first entered the camp with Andras. It cast a shade on everything he did now."
        show rowan necklace angry behind bg31
        ro "My loyalty is with Ulcro. Do you doubt this?"
        krau "..."
        "The atmosphere turned sour quickly. Rowan would get nothing more from the orc this trip."
        $ giftRaidTravel = 3
        jump giftRaidProper
    else:

        "Once more on the trail with the orcs, Rowan resumed his training regimen."
        "This time, his main sparring partner was a sly-looking orc named Vorg. Shorter and thinner than most of his comrades, he fought with two short blades and wore light, leather armor."
        "There was something stereotypically dishonest about him, from the dirty fighting style to the devious smirk he always had when he thought nobody was looking."
        "Rowan labeled him 'Most likely to stab someone in the back', and quite honestly felt the other orcs shared his opinion here."
        "Regardless, practice was practice. Though he made a mental note to never turn his back to the orc."
        $ avatar.add_exp (200)
        $ giftRaidTravel = 3
        jump giftRaidProper

elif giftRaidTravel == 3:
    scene bg31 with fade
    if knowKraug == True:
        "Their fourth raiding escapade. How many more, Rowan wondered, as they set camp for the evening."
        "He saw Kraug nearby, preparing the campfire. Their last talk ended on a low note, but after all their adventures, the hero felt like they shared at least some camaraderie."
        "Enough of it, to ask perhaps the most divisive question one could ask in the camp."
        "What did Kraug think of Ulcro's infatuation with Delane?"
        "To most orcs, it must have appeared bizarre. Many thought Ulcro was just being possessive of her. If they knew the real reason for action, he would no doubt be mocked for it."
        "Never to his face, obviously, but quietly, discreetly, over a pint of ale and among trusted allies."
        "Rowan expected Kraug to either dodge the question or provide some noncommital answer. But instead, the orc looked him deep in the eyes, and spoke up in a low, growling tone."
        show rowan necklace neutral behind bg31
        krau "I 'ad a mate, once, Rowan. Long time ago."
        "In the half-dark of the evening, Rowan saw the orc gritting his teeth."
        krau "Long white hair. Like a winter spirit."
        krau "Made good stew."
        krau ""
        krau "'ad a kid on tha way. "
        "His expression softened, for just a moment-"
        krau "Wasn't supposed to be 'er mate. Lost tha duel over 'er. "
        krau "But she liked me. Liked my spirit."
        krau "Chose me over the other."
        "-only to turn into a hateful scowl."
        krau "And humi killed her."
        "The orc stared into the campfire, its flames dancing lazily in the dark."
        "Anger and hate, carefully tended to for years. A desire for revenge so strong, it would not be quenched by the passing of time."
        show rowan necklace angry behind bg31
        ro "... You don't really care for Ulcro, do you?"
        "He bared his teeth, in a mockery of a smile."
        krau "No. "
        krau "But he will deliver us to ya master. To tha Red Demon."
        krau "And dat is enough for me."

        if serveChoice == 4:
            "Ulcro might have been one of the few orcs who could move past his rage, and desire something more from life than war and violence."
            "But his soldiers weren't like that. All they wanted was vengeance. Blood. Murder and rape."
            "Not that it mattered. They were tools, nothing more."
            show rowan necklace happy behind bg31
            ro "Do not worry. Andras will make sure you see action."
            krau "Good."
            "Beasts like him also had their uses."
        else:

            "Rowan said nothing. Orcs like Ulcro proved that even creatures of chaos were capable of growing beyond their instinct."
            "But many more were still driven by hate and desire for violence."
            "He could only hope he would be able to do something to prevent them from setting the world ablaze."

        show rowan necklace concerned behind bg31
        krau "Enough talk."
        krau "These hunts take too long. From now on, focus on lookin' for a target."
        ro "Agreed."
        "He doubted he would get much more from him. It was best to wrap up this hunting business, and move on to the next target."
        $ kraugCommander = True
        $ giftRaidTravel = 5
        jump giftRaidProper
    else:

        "Their fourth raiding escapade. Despite himself, Rowan couldn't help but start to genuinely like some of the orcs that made their small group. They found him amicable as well, and some of them were starting to treat him less like unwanted weight, and more like a worthy companion."
        "One of them even offered him tips on his usual castle workout routine. Given the discrepancy between his and the orcs stamina, Rowan was reasonably certain that following his full regime would literally kill him, but there was some sound advice here and there."
        "And thanks to their regular sparrings, Rowan already felt himself growing stronger. He was looking forward to their future training sessions."
        "But they would not be."
        krau "Rowan, dis is taking too long"
        krau "Stop wasting time. Focus on findin' a good target."
        "It has been a month, and Kraug was getting impatient. As much as Rowan wanted to use this time to hone his skills, he shouldn't be pushing his luck here."
        "The training he had so far will have to suffice. It was time to wrap this up."
        $ avatar.add_exp (300)
        $ giftRaidTravel = 5
        jump giftRaidProper
else:


    jump giftRaidProper


label giftRaidProper:


"With the hunt under way, and Rowan leading the party, he chose to-"

menu:
    "Rely on his eyes and ears.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ result = avatar.skill_roll("perception", 7, 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False)
        if result == "success":
            jump orcRaidPass
        elif result == "partial":
            jump orcRaidPartial
        else:
            jump orcRaidFail
    "Rely on his knowledge of the wilds.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ result = avatar.skill_roll("survival", 7, 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False)
        if result == "success":
            jump orcRaidPass
        elif result == "partial":
            jump orcRaidPartial
        else:
            jump orcRaidFail


label orcRaidPass:

if noblesHuntingSeen == False and summerResidenceSeen == False:
    $ res_roll = dice(2)
    if res_roll == 1:
        jump noblesHunting
    else:
        jump summerResidence

elif noblesHuntingSeen == True and summerResidenceSeen == False:
    jump summerResidence

elif noblesHuntingSeen == False and summerResidenceSeen == True:
    jump noblesHunting
else:

    jump orcRaidPartial


label orcRaidPartial:

if meetingBanditsSeen == False and findingMonksSeen == False and findingCaravanSeen == False:
    $ res_roll = dice(3)
    if res_roll == 1:
        jump meetingBandits
    elif res_roll == 2:
        jump findingMonks
    else:
        jump findingCaravan


elif meetingBanditsSeen == True and findingMonksSeen == False and findingCaravanSeen == False:
    $ res_roll = dice(2)
    if res_roll == 1:
        jump findingMonks
    else:
        jump findingCaravan

elif meetingBanditsSeen == False and findingMonksSeen == True and findingCaravanSeen == False:
    $ res_roll = dice(2)
    if res_roll == 1:
        jump meetingBandits
    else:
        jump findingCaravan

elif meetingBanditsSeen == False and findingMonksSeen == False and findingCaravanSeen == True:
    $ res_roll = dice(2)
    if res_roll == 1:
        jump meetingBandits
    else:
        jump findingMonks

elif meetingBanditsSeen == True and findingMonksSeen == True and findingCaravanSeen == False:
    jump findingCaravan


elif meetingBanditsSeen == True and findingMonksSeen == False and findingCaravanSeen == True:
    jump findingMonks

elif meetingBanditsSeen == False and findingMonksSeen == True and findingCaravanSeen == True:
    jump meetingBandits
else:

    "No luck this time, but they had avoided detection, and there was still time to raid again."
    jump orcRaid


label orcRaidFail:

"Despite Rowans best attempts, the group failed to locate a suitable raid target."
"The hero expected Kraug to blame him for wasting their time, but when he told the orc they had to cut this hunt short, he took the news in stride."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve


krau "Understandable. Try next week."

"He would have to do just that."

return



label meetingBandits:

scene bg31 with fade

"Rowan didnt find what he was looking for, but he would take whatever he could."
"In the north-west, they stumbled upon a group of bandits. After customary insults and threats were exchanged, the group proved to be willing to parley."
"Having connections in nearby cities, they proposed a trade  females slaves for gifts."
"Kraug approved it swiftly, never asking Rowan for his opinion. Getting Delane to accept Ulcro was, at the moment, top priority, and no price was too high to pay."

$ delane_gifts += 5
$ meetingBanditsSeen = True
return


label findingMonks:

scene bg31 with fade

"With the twins orcs largely plaguing central and east Rosaria, the western regions saw far more trade, and more travelers."
"A pair of monks, en route to one of the nearby abbeys, ended up as their target. Accompanied by a holy knight and his squire, they wouldnt be bothered by most bandits. They had nothing of value on them."
"Except for books."
"The orcs made short work of them, adding Crop fertilization, Hymns to Solansia, Faith Everlasting, and The Annals of Western Dynasties to Delanes library."
"Maybe not the most fascinating collection, but at least it was something."

$ delane_gifts += 5
$ findingMonksSeen = True
return

label findingCaravan:

scene bg31 with fade

"When traveling on his own, Rowan would sometimes pass caravans and merchant. But he rarely got the opportunity to send orcs to intercept them."
"Simple matter of logistics  if they werent heading in the direction of one of the portals, his orcs wouldn't be able to catch them on time."
"But now that he was moving with a proper raiding band behind his back"
"The merchant caravan he managed to track down consisted of three carts, and over a dozen mercenaries. A difficult target, for most bandit groups."
"Kraug told him he was to sit tight and readied his men. Rowan tried to protest, but the orc would have none of it. His group has trained together for a while now. The knew how to work together - Rowan would just get in the way."
"He would deal with the caravan."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"Rowan watched from a safe distance, as the orcs set up the ambush, and executed it as soon as the merchants were in the right position."
"The unfolding fight was a bit disconcerting to watch."
"Rowan was used to orcs displaying moderate competence at best, and complete lack of it at worst. But these These were Ulcros elite men. Orcs he trusted with securing gifts for his beloved Delane."
"They were disciplined. They were quiet. And they were ruthless."
"The slaughtered the mercenaries with little difficulty."
"Rowan doubted either Batri or Tarish really understood what excellence meant in a soldier."

if serveChoice == 4:
    show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
    "He backed the right horse."
else:

    show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
    "He was giving the twins a dangerous ally. "

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"Once the battle was over, Rowan moved in to inspect the caravans cargo."

krau "Hrm. Raw materials."

ro "It would seem so."

"Iron bars. Grain. Seeds. Stuff that would be useful for Castle Bloodmeen, but nothing Delane would appreciate."
"Except for..."

ro "Fabrics."

"Three bales of expensive fabrics, perfect for decorating Delanes tent."
"After short negotiations, Kraug agreed to leave most of the construction materials to Rowan, while they took the fabrics and some of the gold hidden inside the cart compartments."
"This ought to help with the restoration project."

$ change_treasury(+80)
$ delane_gifts += 10
$ findingCaravanSeen = True
return

label noblesHunting:

scene bg3 with fade

"Having ventured far to the west, Rowan lead the orcs to what he knew was noble hunting grounds."
"Luck smiled on them. Incredible luck, to boot."
"On their third day scouring the area, Rowan finally found what he was looking for. A hunting party, consisting of a pair of young noble lords, four knights, and two ladies, likely being courted."
"One of whom had a figure similar to Delanes."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

krau "Whats tha plan?"

ro "Hmm..."

"They couldnt exactly take their clothes from their dead bodies. Moral ramifications aside, blood was awfully difficult to wash out."
"But they did outnumber them quite considerably"

ro "If possible, I don't want to anger another noble family. "
ro "So we should try to resolve this without a bloodbath. "

krau "Most knights rather die with honour than surrender to orcs. "

"In Rowan's long military career, it was usually the lack of noble honor that kept being a problem for him. He couldn't believe a day arrived where it was the abundance of it that stood in his way."

ro "Then we'll make sure death 'with honour' is not an option to them."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "This might be a bit unorthodox, but just follow my lead."

scene black with fade

scene bg3 with fade

joff "And then I said: Hold right there criminal scum!, and with a single swing of my sword, knocked the axe straight out of his hand!"
joff "Swoosh!"

nive "Oh my!"

rosa "(Oh Goddess, please end me.)"

"Lady Nive gasped audibly, covering her mouth in astonishment. The rest of the retinue, depending on their distance from Sir Joffrey, either nodded politely, rolled their eyes, or, in case of a single knight at the very end of the party, mimicked stabbing himself in the heart to a friend of his."
"Said friend, while sharing his feeling on the matter, was too well-behaved to offer anything except an understanding smile."

rosa "You must be quite the fighter Sir Joffrey."

joff "Well, I dont like to brag-"

lysa "Nobody's accusing you of that, Joffrey."

joff "-But my uncle, Lord Polignac, says he has not seen a warrior of my skill in twenty years!"

nive "Oooh!"

rosa "Very Impressive."

lysa "Very impressive indeed."

rosa "Oh yes, you simply must tell us more."

"How did Lady Nive buy any of that crap, was beyond Lady Rosalie comprehension. With any luck, her friend would soon get over her crush, and she will be freed of that buffoon's presence."
"At least Sir Lysander was an amicable company."

joff "Well, if you insist-"

rkn "Wait."

"The knight in the front raised his hand, his voice strained."

rkn " Somethings not right."

harry "An accurate assessment, my adventurous attendant!"

"A masked man entered their vision, stepping from behind a tree in front of them. Leather clad, he had a single, broadsword in his hand, and a piece of cloth that covered his face."

harry "Horrid Harry at your service."
harry "And this is a robbery."

"Sir Joffrey burst out laughing."

joff "Ha, you and what-"

lysa "-This band."

"All around them, orcs stepped out of their hiding spots."

rosa " (How did we not see them?!)"

lysa " Your orcs are quite skilled, Sir Harry."

harry "Please, its Horrid Harry and his hideous rascals."

"..."

harry "I couldnt find anything that started with H."

nive "... Hooligans?"

harry "..."

orcb "Fuck, iz better."
orcb "Eh."

"Rosalie looked around in panic. Why were these people casually chatting like that? They were about to get murdered!"
"She leaned to one the knight by her side, and whispered angrily:"

rosa "Do something!"

"Exemplary leadership."

"The knight hesitated for a moment, then carefully reached for his sword-"

harry "A-a-a! "

"- but Horrid Harry immediately noticed his movement, and wiggled his finger menacingly at the group."

harry "I'd advise against that. We are all well armed, we have you surrounded and we outnumber you two to one."

harry "Well, three to one, since the lovely ladies are technically noncombatants."
harry " But I will see them upgraded to Collateral if you refuse to cooperate."

joff "Bastard!"

harry "Thank you. Now, how about you all drop your gold and jewelry, and we end this Unfortunate for you, very fortunate for me, debacle, without a single drop of blood shed?"

joff "If you think-"

lysa "Joffrey, the ladies."

"His friends warning tone must have gotten through to the hotheaded noble. Joffrey shut his mouth, and after some hesitation, tossed the bag of coins by his belt to the bandit."
"The knights followed suit. Getting robbed by bandits was humiliating, but acting rashly and getting their wards killed was far worse."
"Soon, a small pile of riches laid in front of the masked man. Horrid Harry nodded with appreciation."

harry "Good, good, were all en route to a very happy ending here, at least compared to some of the other options. Just one more thing."
harry "Young lady, can I know your name?"

"The bandit turned to Rosalie. She gaped at him in surprise."

harry "Your name?"

rosa " Rosalie. Lady Rosalie Dolloway."

harry "Ah, pleasure to make your acquaintance. Dolloway, great line, great line..."
harry "Now, Lady Rosalie"
harry "I like your dress. Strip down."

"Rosalie flushed red."

rosa "Wha- How dare you!"

harry "With great impunity. Now, enough chit-chat. Strip down. Hop hop!"

"Rosalie stared agape, not comprehending what was happening. She looked around, hoping for some rescue from this insanity."
"None of the knights met her eyes. They grasped their swords nervously but had yet to take them out. "
"Except for one."

joff " No."

"Sir Joffrey jumped off his horse, sword drawn and faced the bandit."

joff "I said no. You can take our jewelry, our gold- "
joff "But you will not take our honour! I will not allow you to humiliate Lady Rosalie for your sick enjoyment! "

"The air became tense. For some reason, it felt like the masked bandit was no longer smiling underneath his mask."

harry "Boy, I dont think you understand the position you are in here"

joff "Dont you dare to call me boy!"
joff "I am Sir Joffrey Rowley, squire to Sebastian Coombs! And I will not allow some common bandit to treat a noble born lady this way!"
joff "I dont care if you have us surrounded! Honour dictates that I stand in her defense!"
joff "Though I doubt you understand what it means, to keep your ideals at the face of adversity."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "A subtle change came over the bandit. Rosalie didnt like the look in his eyes."
    rosa "Joffrey-"
    harry "Very well. I accept your challenge."
    "Harry's cold voice cut her off. The bandit raised his hand and signaled for Sir Joffrey to approach him."
    "A moment later both combatants faced one another. Joffrey with his arming sword, the bandit with his own, bastard blade. He had the advantage of reach, but Joffrey was trained since childhood."
    "Maybe he had a chance?"
    harry "Lady Rosalie, if you would give us the signal."
    rosa " I don't-"
    harry "Do not make me repeat myself, Lady Rosalie."
    "She swallowed heavily. She didnt want to. But she had to."
    rosa "Fight!"
    "It all happened in an instant."
    "Joffrey jumped at the bandit-"
    show bg3 with sshake
    "Horrid Harry knocked his sword away with a single swing, and went in for a counterattack."
    show bg3 with sshake
    show bg3 with redflash
    joff "Aaaaah!"
    "The young squire howled in pain, as the bandits sword struck his face. He fell to the ground, clutching the right side of his face."
    joff "My eye! You took my-"
    "The bandit struck his face by the hilt, knocking him out cold."
    harry "But I spared your life. Consider yourself lucky."
    "His eyes turned to the noblewoman. A shiver ran down her spine."
    harry "Now, Lady Rosalie"
    harry "The dress, if you would."
    scene black with fade
    scene bg31 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    show wild orc neutral at center with dissolve
    show orc soldier neutral at center with dissolve
    "A dress for Delane. Jewelry. Some gold."
    "Fine loot, as far as Rowan concerned."
    wo "Heh, this wus pretty fun."
    ro "Shut up."
    "But it didnt feel like a victory to him."
    $ delane_gifts += 15
    $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
    $ noblesHuntingSeen = True
    return
else:

    "A subtle change came over the bandit. Rosalie couldnt quite put her finger on it. Was it Sorrow?"

    harry "Very well. I accept your challenge. Ready yourself."
    "The bandit raised his hand and signaled for Sir Joffrey to approach him."
    "A moment later both combatants faced one another. Joffrey with his arming sword, the bandit with his own, bastard blade. He had the advantage of reach, but Joffrey was trained since childhood."
    "Maybe he had a chance?"
    harry "Lady Rosalie, if you would give us the signal."
    "She sighed softly. Somewhat, she felt this would not end well."
    rosa "Fight!"
    "It all happened in an instant."
    "Joffrey jumped at the bandit. Horrid Harry knocked his sword away with a single swing."
    scene bg3 with sshake
    "And knocked him out with the hilt of his sword."
    nive "Sir Joffrey!"
    "The young squire fell to the ground, unconscious."
    "So much for all his bragging."
    harry "I admire his gallantry, I really do. But it will get him killed."
    harry "One should never throw their life away needlessly."
    "His eyes turned to the noblewoman."
    harry "Now, Lady Rosalie"
    harry "The dress, if you would."
    scene black with fade
    scene bg31 with fade
    show rowan necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
    show wild orc neutral at center with dissolve
    show orc soldier neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    "A dress for Delane. Fine jewelry. Some gold."
    "Fine loot, overall."
    wo "Heh, this wus pretty fun."
    os "Name sucked."
    wo "Yeah. Me not hideous."
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "Rowan rolled his eyes."
    ro "You all had an opportunity to come up with something yourself. Everyone's a critic..."
    "They were lucky things didnt turn ugly. And with how everything went down, Rowan doubted anybody would connect Horrid Harry and his Hideous Rascals with the orc camp in northern Rosaria."
    show rowan necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
    "All in all, great job."
    $ delane_gifts += 15
    $ noblesHuntingSeen = True
    return


label summerResidence:


scene bg48 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg48

ro "Jackpot."

"He and Kraug were standing on a hill overlooking a small, stylish residence. A nobles summer retreat, at the moment with only a token garrison protecting it."
"Everything they needed to make Delane comfortable, right under their noses."

krau "We strike at midnight. Be ready."

"Most of the time, orcs lacked the discipline to keep their mouth shut long enough not to compromise their position. But Ulcro ran a tight ship. Rowan gave them some tips, but they knew how to stay hidden."
"Night came, and the resident guards were none the wiser about their presence."

if avatar.skill_roll("stealth", 6, 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "They struck quickly and without mercy, killing the guards, and capturing the staff."
    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        "Rowan ordered them bound and chained. Castle Bloodmeen could use more slaves, and he knew Kraug and his men were watching him. Even if he wanted to, he couldn't show any mercy. His behavior would impact how Ulcro thought of the twins."
        $ change_prisoners(5)
    else:
        "Rowan ordered them set free. Slave hunting was not their objective here. He saw Kraug narrow his eyes on him, but he didn't care."
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
    "As they expected, the residence was rich in high-quality items. Not expensive items  there was no jewelry, rare books, or paintings. But the residence possessed well-made cutlery, fabrics one could use for embroidery, and a fine collection of wines."
    "Small things that made life comfortable, that the nobles never really paid attention to, until they were taken away from them."
    "Delane would certainly enjoy seeing her standard of life at least partially restored."
    $ delane_gifts += 15
    $ summerResidenceSeen = True
    return

if avatar.skill_roll("stealth", 6, 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
    "They struck without mercy, but at the last second, the garrison must have noticed their presence. Two guards mounted a desperate defense, meeting them at the gate, while the rest evacuated the staff that lived there."
    ro "let them go. They were not their objective."
    hide rowan
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

    krau "Hrm. Sore losers."
    ro "Hm?"
    krau "One tried to set the house on fire. Dealt with it."
    "Sore losers indeed."
    scene black with fade
    "As they expected, the residence was rich in high-quality items. Not expensive items  there was no jewelry, rare books, or paintings. But the residence possessed well-made cutlery, fabrics one could use for embroidery, and a fine collection of wines."
    "Small things that made life comfortable, that the nobles never really paid attention to, until they were taken away from them."
    "Delane would certainly enjoy seeing her standard of life at least partially restored."
    $ delane_gifts += 15
    $ summerResidenceSeen = True
    return
else:

    "Or so they thought."
    "They struck without mercy, but the guards were ready for them. Two of Ulcros warriors fell from the opening salvo of arrows, another fell from the second one. Not enough to stop them. Not nearly enough."
    "And the defenders knew that all too well."
    krau "No!"
    "Rowan didnt know if what followed was what the residence owner told them to do in cases like this, or did the defenders did it out of spite. Unwilling to let the residence be plundered, they set the building on fire."
    krau "Dont let any escape! I want 'em all DED!"
    "Rowan could only curse out loud, as he watched the fire grow stronger. There was no way of saving the wooden building now."
    "The orcs quickly captured the fleeing garrison and put them all to the sword, but he found no solace in that. Their raid failed."
    "In the morning, they would sift through the rubble and loot what was still of some worth. Cutlery, mostly. It wasnt what Rowan expected, but at least it was something."
    $ delane_gifts += 5
    $ summerResidenceSeen = True
    return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc


init python:
    event('orciadShowdown', triggers="week_end", conditions=('delane_status != "tent"',),
        group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


label orciadShowdown:

scene bg26 with fade

$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note7')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note8')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note9')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note10')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note11')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note14')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note15')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note16')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note17')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note18')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note19')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note20')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note21')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note22')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note23')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note24')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note25')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note27')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note28')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note30')
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note31')
$ orciad_state = 2

"Rowan had not been surprised when he had received word, from one of the twins agents, that something big was happening at the camp. After his own role in the events of the last few days, it was only time before the already tense relations between those vying for power came to a head."
"As he approached the camp, he knew that whatever it was, it must be important. He didnt even see the sentries at their usual posts, and even orcs werent stupid enough to lower their defences for no good reason."
"When he got closer, he could see where the sentries had gone. A large group of orcs, perhaps nearly every one that made up Ulcros tribe, was crowded around the centre of the camp. Even from this distance he could hear the whoops and the jeers, as they jostled against each other."

if delane_status == "ulcro":
    $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note32')
    jump orciadShowdownUlcro

elif delane_status == "batri":
    $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note32')
    jump orcaidShowdownBatri

elif delane_status == "tarish":
    $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note32')
    jump orcaidShowdownTarish
else:

    $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note33')
    jump orcaidShowdownEscape


label orciadShowdownUlcro:

"He knew it could only mean one thing, newly emboldened by having lady Delane at his side, Ulcro had challenged Batri to do away with his snide comments and disobedience for good."
"As he entered the camp, he saw a pair of familiar faces coming towards him, Ulcro and his new mate, the lady Delane. Considering what was about to occur, they both seemed strangely chipper. More than that, they both seemed to be expecting him."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show ulcro neutral at center with dissolve
show eleanor dress happy at edgeright with dissolve

ele "Ah, Rowan, there you are. We were wondering when you would show up."

ro "You were expecting me?"

ele "Who do you think sent the little birdies that informed your masters of this little ruckus?"

ro "Next time, I suppose I will have to endeavor to get here sooner. However, you two look unusually in good spirits considering what is about to occur."

"The lady laughed, and Rowan could only think of the change in her since he had first met her, when she was a sad and angry woman, clothed in tatters and caged."

ele "That rowdy little upstart is no match for my man. Hell see to him in no time at all, and when he is dead, his boys will have to fall in line, and this little rebellion will be over for good."

"Ulcro said nothing, he just stood at the side and beamed with pride at what Delane was saying. He was utterly besotted, and now she had made up her mind with Rowans help, it had not taken the noble long to wrap him around her finger."
"A loud horn sounded, long and low, and Delane smirked upon hearing it."

ele "That will be for us."

ulc "We talk after Batri taken care of, hum- Rowan. Once he dealt with, we have deal as promised."

ro "Good luck."

ele "Oh, dont worry, he wont need luck."

"Rowan watched as the two left, heading towards the crowd. The woman slipped her arm around the orcs waist as they walked, and the hero could only hope that her support, and no doubt acts more carnal in nature, had rekindled enough of a flame in him to overcome Batris youth."

jump orciadFight


label orcaidShowdownBatri:

"He knew it could only mean one thing, the raid he helped Batri orchestrate had been the last straw, and now Ulcro, cornered by such a blatant act of defiance, had no option other than to play into the younger orcs hand by accepting his challenge."
"As he entered the camp, he was greeted with a sight that would have shocked him only a few months ago, but was now becoming all too familiar. Batri approached him, a loud laugh emerging from him as the woman at his side, the once prideful lady Delane, tried to fondle his cock through his armour as they walked."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show batri neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show eleanor naked aroused at edgeright with dissolve

bat "Der yous are humi, was wonderin' when youd get here."

ro "You were expecting me?"

bat "Who yous think let dem spies know dis was happenin?"

"Rowan was surprised, Batri didnt seem like the type for any sort of subterfuge. He had chosen to support him as chief because of his strength, not because of his intelligence. Maybe the lady Delane was rubbing off on him in more ways than one."

ro "Well I am here now."

bat "Just in time too."

"The noble was still fumbling at his armour and failing, when the orc placed one of his green, oversized hands on her breast, causing her to moan. If she felt any shame at Rowan being present, he could not discern it."

bat "First, I kill dat old bastard, easier than killin baby pink. When he saw his precious humi with her tongue down Batri throat, he looked like he was gonna cry."

"Batri laughed again, even louder than before. Rowan couldnt help but feel a little bit sorry for the old orc, and the part he had played in the current outcome."

bat "Den, well, you tell 'im, humi."

ele "Once Ulcro is dead, Batri is going to Umm.. Well..."

bat "TELL 'IM, SLUT!"

"Batri spanked her on the ass, hard, and again, she let out a moan. She clearly enjoyed being manhandled by the orc, perhaps the spy had done the job a little too well."

ele "Chief Batri is going to fuck me with his magnificent cock in front of the entire tribe for hours until I cant take anymore. Mmmmm, I cant wait"

"Clearly turned on by the thought, she began to deeply french kiss the orc, who once again chuckled at her enthusiasm."

if avatar.corruption < 69:
    "Rowan did his best to not show it, but the sight made him a little bit sick. He couldnt help but feel guilty, seeing what Delane had now become, and knowing he was responsible."
    $ avatar.add_guilt(2)
else:

    "Rowan couldnt help but smile at the new Delane. Thanks to the efforts of Bloodmeens spies, the noble would finally learn her place. Perhaps Batri would even let the other orcs use her for relief once he had grown tired of her."

"As he was contemplating this, a low, loud horn rang out over the camp - a challenge had been issued. The time for battle had come."

bat "I kill Ulcro now, den we talk. But Batri very happy wit dis slut, humi. Once dis done, you and your masters have Batris support."

"Batri turned and headed off in the direction of the huddle, ready to face the tribes chief in a fight to the death. Delane flashed Rowan and embarrassed smile, and then headed off after him. The hero was left alone, wondering if he had backed the right horse. He would soon find out, at least."

jump orciadFight


label orcaidShowdownTarish:

"It could only mean one thing, Tarishs plan had worked. Faced with a missing Delane, Ulcro would have accused Batri, and Batri would have denied it, since he was actually innocent for once. Ulcro, in a rage, must have challenged the younger orc, aiming to kill him over the woman."
"As he entered the camp, he was greeted with a sight that made him feel a little bit uneasy. Tarish was walking in his direction looking like the cat that got the cream, a huge grin on her face."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show tarish neutral at midright with dissolve

tar "Der you are humi, been waitin for yous."

ro "You knew I was coming?"

tar "Who do you think told dem spies about what was goin on. For a humi yous aint dat smart at times."

"She laughed at her own joke, she was clearly in a great mood."

ro "Well, I am here now, that is what matters."

tar "True, true. Everythin worked out exactly as we planned."
tar "When da humi went missin wit your help, old Ulcro went straight to Batri an accused him of takin his precious toy. Batri rightly denied it, an dat only made da old bastard even more mad."

"Rowan could tell from the zeal with which she told the story that she was very proud of how she had outwitted the two male orcs."

tar "So Ulcro challanges im to a fight to the death, playin right into our hands. While those two were arguing I had my boys sneak into their tents and use dat poison you got me."
tar "Dont matter which one a da idiots wins, theyll both be dead by the end of it, an then I cans make my move."

ro "And lady Delane?"

tar "Aww, yous soft on da slut, hero? Dont yous worry, shes fine. Wet an ready for later. "
tar "Da tribe will give her one hell of a ride after dis."

if avatar.corruption < 69:
    "Rowan did his best to not show it, he felt a little bit sick. He couldnt help but feel guilty, knowing he was responsible for what was about to happen to Delane."
    $ avatar.add_guilt(2)
else:

    "Rowan couldnt help but smile. Thanks to the efforts of Jezeras little helper, the noblewoman would finally learn her place. He imagined it would be quite the show."

"As he was contemplating this, a low, loud horn rang out over the camp - a challenge had been issued. The time for battle had come."

tar "I dont wanna miss dis. Come find me afterwards, we talk about promise to serve yous masters."

"She left to go and watch the fight. Rowan was left to ponder if he had made the right decision - sure, the orc was clearly more intelligent than most and very cunning, but would the orcs really follow a female?"

jump orciadFight


label orcaidShowdownEscape:

"He knew it could only mean one thing, his role in helping Delane escape had escalated to violence consequences."
"Faced with a missing Delane, Ulcro would have accused Batri of taking her, and Batri would have denied it, since he had not. Ulcro, in a rage, must have challenged the younger orc, aiming to kill him over the woman."

jump orciadFight


label orciadFight:


scene cg537 with fade
pause 3

"Getting to the front of the crowd was no easy task, he had to force his way through the orcs, who continued to push and shove, clearly agitated by what was about to occur, and their differing loyalties."
"When he finally managed to push his way to the front, he saw the two orcs, facing each other, ready to battle to the death."
"Ulcro had chosen a battleaxe so large that it was a two handed weapon, even in the hands of an orc like himself. Batri, on the other hand, had elected to wield two bastard swords as if they were normal swords."
"Even if he had no dog in this fight, the warrior in Rowan would still be interested in the outcome. Many soldiers often debated the merits of youth versus experience, he himself had on many occasions."
"Discussions of these sorts were all you really had when waiting for battle, in a vain attempt to pass the time, and turn your thoughts from the possibility of impending death. Now, he would get to see an almost ideal case study though."
"Ulcro had been a chief for many years, and even fought in campaigns, he had probably killed more men than Batri had even seen in his long life."
"That sort of experience was invaluable, it brought with it technique tested in battle, and more importantly, the ability to think reasonably and keep your head."
"Batri on the other hand, had all the advantages of youth. He was undeniably physically stronger, and should the battle go long, he had more stamina. He had also not suffered the many wounds Ulcro had over the years, which would also be a benefit to him."
"Could he keep his cool though? The young were often rash, and there was always the chance Ulcro could goad him into making a mistake."
"Regardless, Rowan was about to get his answer. The horn sounded for a second time, signalling the beginning of the battle."


scene black with fade

"The younger orc wasted no time, coming at Ulcro like an animal released from a cage. He hacked and slashed at the chief with both swords, and all the hatred that had been brewing since he had decided Ulcro was too weak to lead the tribe."
"Ulcro did his best to block him with his axe, using both the large blade, and its long metal handle to shield himself, but he was already on the back foot, and with each blow he was forced to back peddle a little more."
"Soon he found himself at the edge of the crowded ring of onlookers that had gathered around them, with nowhere left to go. The first blow came down, a vertical slash he blocked with the heavy axe, but, as he soon learned, it had been a feign to force an opening."
"The second sword found his side, biting deep. Ulcro let out a roar in pain and brought the axe down to bear, cutting the arm that had wounded him. Batri let go of the sword as pain surged through him, and it clattered to the floor."
"Both now injured, they circled each other, each looking for an opening."

if delane_status == "ulcro":
    "Batri came at the orc, again and again, but each time Ulcro managed to dodge the blade or turn it away. No matter how he probed, Batri could not find an opening in the chiefs defences, and it began to frustrate him."
    "This time, it was experience that triumphed over youth. The moment the old orc had been waiting for finally came when Batri over extended himself, attempting to force through Ulcros defence, and the chief turn away from the blade, sending Batri sprawling with own large weapon."
    scene cg562 with fade
    pause 3
    "Before he could recover, Batri found his enemy standing over him, axe in hand. Most of the orcs chanted the chiefs name as he brought the blade down to finish the would be usurper, and then it was over."
    "He leaned on the axe, exhausted as the chants grew louder, but to Rowan it seemed he couldnt even hear them. Ulcro just gazed happily at the woman who had finally accepted his advances."
    "The hero realised that he might have forgotten the most important variable in his earlier analysis; having something to fight for."
    jump orciadAftermathUlcro
else:


    "Batri came at the orc, again and again, but each time Ulcro managed to dodge the blade or turn it away. But each successful parry seemed to take more and more from the older warrior, and Rowan wondered how much longer he could last."
    "It looked like youth would win out over experience this day. Despite his years as a seasoned warrior, Ulcro could do very little in the way of fending off the younger, stronger Batri, as his stamina was just too much for him."
    "The younger orc was finding ways through his defences now, just small wounds, but it was only a matter of time."
    "In desperation, Ulcro swung out with his axe, in one last attempt to mortally wound his assailant, but Batri ducked under it with ease and slashed low, hamstringing the old chief."
    scene cg561 with fade
    pause 3
    "Ulcro fell to his knees, unable to stand now, as Batri brought his sword down, cutting deep into his neck. Two or three hacks later, and he had severed clean through the spine."
    "As the crowd began to chant his name, he picked up the head, and let out a loud roar of victory."

    if delane_status == "tarish":
        "As it happened, his celebration turned out to be a little premature. Suddenly, Batri began to cough violently, dropping the head as he brought his hands to his mouth. Black blood, a result of the deadly poison he had brought Tarish, now covered them."
        "He fell to his hands and knees, continuing to cough up more and more blood, as the crowd of orcs looked on, shocked at what was happening. Batri eyes darted around, looking for someone who would help, some shaman or priest."
        "None would arrive quickly enough. Shaking in violent spasms, he coughed one last time, and collapsed to the ground."
        jump orciadAftermathTarish
    else:

        jump orciadAftermathBatri


label orciadAftermathUlcro:

scene bg26 with fade

"After a few moments, the old orc saw Rowan at the front of the crowd, and started to walk towards him with a grin on his face."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show ulcro neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ulc "What yous think of dat, Rowan?"

ro "Very good, I guess youth is no match for experience after all."

"The orc let out a loud laugh from the bottom of his belly."

ulc "Dats true! Hopefully now dem boys will see who iz chief around here."

"The chief clapped one of his rather large arms around the much smaller man."

ulc "Ulcro cannot thank you enough for what yous done for im, whatever tribe can do for yous and your masters, dey will. Ulcro promises."

ro "Thank you, Ulcro."

ulc "Many things to see to now, including woman."

"He grinned again, and the hero found it strange to see an orc so happy."

ulc "Yous come back in few days, we have big feast, thank friend Rowan."

ro "You dont have to do that."

ulc "Ulcro insist!"

"The two continued to exchange pleasantries until Ulcro excused himself to go and look for his mate, presumably, Rowan thought, to get a reward for his victory. As the other orcs started to dissipate, Rowan made his way out of the camp to continue his duties."

$ orciad_ally = "ulcro"

scene black with fade

"A few days later..."

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show wild orc neutral behind bg26

"Rowan had been through the camp many times in recent weeks. In many ways, it has become almost cozy to him. Even the usual festivals and celebrations had become familiar. But, tonight was different."
"Even as he was approaching the camp, he could hear an uproar like hed never heard before. Not even the fight earlier had this level of intense excitement. The orcs were celebrating, and they did not celebrate in a polite way."
"Inside the limits of the camp, the first thing Rowan noticed was how bright it was. At night, there were generally only campfires and the odd torch for light. But, tonight there were so many torches that one could mistake it for day."
"The orcs partied like only they could. It was pure chaos. Dancing and laughing. Drinking and fucking. Fighting and arguing."
"Rowan had to dodge out of the way of one orc who was staggering back and forth drunk. It would not be the last time tonight."

wo "Pah. Humi."

"He stopped to watch when one orc, a big grey fighter whose age and scars seemed to suggest that hed been around for the last war, smashed open a younger foes skull in the fighting pits. A cheer went out. It was almost a re-enactment of the earlier fight."
"Yet, the brutality was never taken too far. For all of the chaos of the celebration, there appeared to be the odd heavily armed guard patrolling the camp making sure no one acted out. It was a celebration, but a controlled affair. No looting, no violence against those who had not agreed to fight."
"He turned around and found a large open pagoda filled with the sight of flesh ramming against flesh. Orcs, humans, even the odd goblin, were all naked and engaging in a great orgy. There were large orc cocks slammed into every orifice they could get their hands on."
"Rowan had to step carefully around to avoid getting spunk on his boots."

show ulcro neutral at center with dissolve

"When he reached the center of the camp, he discovered that a poorly built dais had been raised, where Ulcro sat on his throne surveying it all. His chieftains, shamans, and loyalists sat on a lowered segment, where naked human slave girls came to serve them with wine and their bodies."
"Lesser loyalists sat in a great circle on the ground, feasting and making toasts. Rowan almost joined them before a commander on the dais gestured for Rowan to take a seat above."
"Ulcros raised platform was weighed down partially by the sheer amount of stuff on it. Swords, gems, and luxuries of all sorts."
"Some of it was surely from the war chest, but many sub-chieftains and prominent orcs were coming up to offer their leader personal spoils from recent raids. At first, it seemed odd. That was until Rowan noticed that it was mostly Batris sub-commanders who were paying homage."
"After all, a rapier taken from a slain knight was better to lose then your head."
"One by one they presented their tokens of submission. He acknowledged each by slamming the butt of his axe against his chair. In a strange way, it reminded Rowan of the ceremonies where kings were crowned."
"Ulcro seemed to notice Rowans arrival and gave him a nod. Rowan lowered his head respectfully. What he was really wondering was where Eleanor was. It seemed strange that she wasnt up there with him."
"Rowan surveyed the crowd. He didnt find Delane, but he did see someone with red skin on the far edge of the circle giving an orc female a rough tumble. It seemed Andras had come to enjoy the festivities too."
"Then Rowans attention was drawn by a figure hidden by a number of cloths moving into the center of the circle. Ulcro raised a single hand. The boisterous crowd, seeing the gesture, went silent."
"Then the clothes swirled open. They were being held by scantily clad young orc women, who retreated into the crowd...leaving Lady Eleanor standing naked alone in the center of the circle."

show eleanor naked aroused at edgeright with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve

"Ulcros breath grew heavier. In the firelight, Lady Eleanor was radiant. Until now, hed rarely seen her outside of her cage. Here she walked and moved with a practiced grace. Her body had been painted in subtle ways with orc tribal markings whose purpose Rowan could only guess at."
"She stepped, back erect, up to the dais. A grumbling whisper went through the crowd. Any open questioning of Ulcro was silenced by what hed done to the last tribesman to question his choices. A human at Ulcros ear was more tolerable than his axe in your forehead."
"The orcs at the front of the dais moved aside. Lady Delane ascended the stairs, eyes fixed firmly on her new lover. She didnt even acknowledge Rowans presence. The air tensed with anticipation..."

ele "My love. Once more you are unstoppable. Once more no one can challenge your will."

"She stepped on the upper most platform, stopping right in front of him. Then she gracefully sunk down to one knee, lowering her head submissively. All of this was a choreographed performance."
"It was almost a parody of the staged victory celebrations hed been forced to attend after the war back in Rastedel."

menu:
    "Watch the scene unfold.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass
    "Turn away.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump ulcroSexSkip



scene cg381 with fade
show eleanor naked aroused behind cg381
show ulcro neutral behind cg381
pause 3

"It was in the same scripted manner that Ulcro reached down and scooped the naked woman from the ground, and settled her on his lap. The entire circle, thousands of orcs, had easy line of sight to her unblemished naked body. Her cheeks flushed."

ulc "No."

"The old orc growled loudly."

ulc "We iz unstoppable."

"He wrenched her legs open with one hand. The strength of the motion made her gasp out loud. Her legs were spread wide enough to put her exposed pussy on display. Even Rowan could see the tell tale signs of arousal."
"The idea of being fucked in front of the entire tribe must have been...exciting her. Rowan raised an eyebrow."

ulc "Dis tribe iz mine."

"His free hand pawed at her exposed breast. Her neck rolled back so she could let out a long guttural groan. Her hair draped over his scarred chest."

ulc "An' yous iz my woman. Whats mine iz yours."

"Eleanor was squirming eagerly in her lap, but even still she proved capable of reacting to his words. Pre-planned or not, a glimmer went into her eyes and she rolled her head to the side until she was looking him in the eyes. The watching orcs exchanged glances."

ele "Together."


scene cg324 with fade
show eleanor naked aroused behind cg324
pause 3

"In a sudden jerk, she turned around on his lap, so as to face her lover as opposed to the crowd. A hand lowered between the orcs leg and worked his cock out of his loincloth. It was hard, thick, and veiny. It almost looked like it would impale her."

ele "Connected."

"She raised her hips and then slammed them downward, penetrating herself on Ulcros shaft. The moment it filled her, she let loose a powerful moan. All the inhibitions that shed been storing up for so long were being opened up right there in public."

ele "Take me, my champion. Show them all who your woman is."

"Rowan watched on at the edge of his seat."

if avatar.corruption > 39:
    "The beginnings of a smile formed on his face. There was the slightest hint of pleasure for him in the idea that hed unleashed this. Behind all of her good girl noble facades, Lady Eleanor was hiding this slut in her all along. But, the emergence was his work."
else:

    "When he decided to help Ulcro get lady Eleanor to agree to be his, hed expected to convince her pragmatically. Perhaps even show her that being with an orc was not such a bad fate. But, he never could have expected to see her engage in such a wanton act with his own eyes."

"Ulcro was having no trouble accepting this turn of events. He let out a fearsome roar when his woman impaled herself on him and gripped her tight as he broke into a series of powerful upward thrusts. Despite being ostensibly on the bottom, he was the source of all the movement."

ele "Yes! Heavens yes!"

"The sound of their bodies in motion made a slamming noise. It was loud enough that it surely must have rung out at least to the back of the circle if not further. The pounding of flesh on flesh overpowered the scattered low whispers of the watching orcs."
"Lady Eleanor, meanwhile, had entirely lost all reason and sanity. She shook and pumped her body up and down in wild abandon. Her long hair flew in every direction. There was no rhyme or reason to it. Not even the careful pageantry of before. She was being fucked and she loved it."

ele "More. More. More. Yes. More. More."

"The same might that had once made Ulcro chief went into his movements. The muscles of years of warfare and fucking went into his thrusting. Certainly, it was clear he was into it, his normally stern expression had also taken on a look of shocked rapture."
"The crowd had at first been confused. Surely the way he treated Lady Eleanor as nearly an equal could not fit with their worldview. But, this they got. A few cheers broke out amidst the crowd, that soon spread. They raised their goblets and toasted to Ulcro and his human slut."
"Her vocalizations had lost all coherence. She rocked and shivered, shook and bounced, all while blubbering in incoherent bliss. It almost looked to Rowan like her eyes had rolled upwards. The pleasure consumed her."
"This really was no act. When the act was done, Lady Eleanor was really just a slut for orc cock."
"Ulcros body stiffened. He let out a loud groan and started to spasm. Lady Eleanors orgasm hit only a moment later. Bubbly white cum dripped out of her pussy down the exposed length of his cock. The watching orcs roared in approval."
"By the time it was done, she was clearly exhausted. She swayed back and forth, still groaning out half formed syllables. Ulcro picked her up, off his cock, and placed her on the arm of his throne. More cum leaked out."

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show ulcro neutral at center with dissolve
show eleanor naked aroused at edgeright with dissolve

"He returned his focus to the tribe, who watched their leader with reference. When he spoke, his voice was a bellow."

label ulcroSexSkip:

ulc "Now yous sorry lot know who master iz again."

"He took one fist and slammed it against his chest."

ulc "I 'ave been yous chief for many years, and I will be yous chief for many years more. Let any other fool who wishes to join Batri come an' challenge me!"

"There would be no second challenge. Ulcros domination over the tribe was once more secure. They gazed up at him, nodding their heads in agreement. After a beat of silence, a roar of approval rang out to solidify it."
"Exhausted though she was, Lady Delane drifted an arm over to clutch Ulcro close to her. Rowan took a sip from his goblet. They would have their alliance. Ulcro would fight for them."

if avatar.corruption < 39:
    "...A thought that left a pit in his stomach. What had he just done?"
    $ avatar.add_guilt(2)
else:

    pass

return



label orciadAftermathBatri:

scene bg26 with fade

if delane_status != "batri":

    "After a few moments, Batri saw Rowan at the front of the crowd, and threw the head on the ground before approaching him, with an angry look on his face."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show batri neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
    bat "What da fuck are yous doing 'ere humi?"
    "Rowan really didnt know how to respond to the aggression, so he decided the best tactic would be to attempt some form of flattery."
    ro "Watching your magnificent victory. I see you defeated Ulcro."
    "Batri spat on the floor, clearly not fooled."
    bat "Yeh, without your elp, and da humi slut iz gone."
    bat "Only thin Batri not sure of iz if yous a spy, or just fuckin useless."
    "This caused a loud laugh to rise from the crowd of orcs who were watching the scene unfold. Rowan began to worry that it might escalate."
    bat "Dont worry, Batri not gonna kill yous. Not unless yous return to camp dat iz."
    bat "Yous slink outta here with tail between legs, an tell dem masters of yours dey wont be getting any elp from Batri or his boys."
    "More laughter. Rowan burned with anger, but there was nothing he could do, he couldnt kill an entire orc tribe by himself, even if he wanted to. All he could do is accept he had lost this one, and hope saving lady Delane had been worth it."
    "He left to the sound of more whooping and laughing, before the orcs finally stopped watching him to celebrate Batris victory instead. And if that wasnt already bad enough, now he had to worry how the twins would react to his failure."
    $ orciad_ally = "none"
    $ orciad_ban = True
    return
else:

    pass

"After a few moments, Batri saw Rowan at the front of the crowd, and threw the head on the ground before approaching him, with a grin on his face."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show batri neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

bat "See, humi? Told yous dat old bastard would be no challenge for great warrior like Batri."

"He spat on the ground, to emphasize what he thought of his former chief."

bat "Now rest of tribe see what happen, dey fall in line, boys will help make sure of that."

ro "Im sure theyll be happy to have all of this put behind them, and get back to raiding."

bat "Dey will, dey will."
bat "An dont yous worry humi, Batri aint forgotten about deal, he always keep word. Said he would kill Ulcro didnt he, and now he iz dead."

"The orc laughed again, killing seemed to put him in a much better mood than when Rowan usually saw him."

bat "Batri need to take care of few things, whip rest of da orcs into shape, make sure dey know who boss now. Come back in few days, we ave big feast."
bat "But Batri not forget what you do for im, anythin tribe can do for yous and your masters, dey will, on this yous as Batris word."

"The two continued to talk for a short while until Batri excused himself to go look for Delane, the reason for which Rowan had no trouble imagining. As the other orcs started to dissipate, Rowan made his way out of the camp to continue his duties."

$ orciad_ally = "batri"



scene black with fade
"A few days later..."

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show wild orc neutral behind bg26

"Rowan had been through the camp many times in recent weeks. In many ways, it has become almost cozy to him. Even the usual festivals and celebrations had become familiar. But, tonight was different."
"Even as he was approaching the camp, he could hear an uproar like hed never heard before. Not even the fight earlier had this level of intense excitement. The orcs were celebrating, and they did not celebrate in a polite way."
"Inside the limits of the camp, the first thing Rowan noticed was how bright it was. At night, there were generally only campfires and the odd torch for light. But, tonight there were so many torches that one could mistake it for day."
"The orcs partied like only they could. It was pure chaos. Dancing and laughing. Drinking and fucking. Fighting and arguing. As Rowan made his way through the camp he found the odd body lying on the ground."
"Rowan had to dodge out of the way of one orc who was staggering back and forth drunk. It would not be the last time tonight."

wo "Pah. Humi. I should kill yous where yous stand."

"He stopped to watch when one orc, a big grey fighter whose age and scars seemed to suggest that hed been around for the last war, had his head chopped off in combat with a long haired brute. Almost a re-enactment of the previous fight."

show batri neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show eleanor naked aroused at edgeright with dissolve

"In the center were ten older looking orcs tied up and down on their knees. Rowan recognized their faces. They were Ulcros lieutenants and commanders. None of them moved or resisted. What was the point? They might as well already have been dead."
"Others came to Batri to kneel and offers tokens of submission. A few would grope the human slut at his feet. Batri seemed more amused than annoyed by it. He darkly smiled at lady Delanes wanton moaning."
"Rowan kept by the edge of the circle. The fact that he had aided Batri only offered him so much protection. Orcs around the pit jeered at Ulcros tied up lieutenants. They wanted blood."
"In fact, he was so focused on the center of the pit, that he didnt notice when someone more familiar snuck up on him."

show andras smirk at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Bah, I half expected not to see you here, Rowan."

"Rowan turned around to face his master."

ro "Andras?"

an "The one and only. This is my kind of party. Fucking and fighting, what more do you need?"

"Rowan looked around with apprehension."

ro "Do you know whats going to happen to the prisoners? Im surprised he hasnt already killed them."

an "Oh he will. Probably later tonight as sport. This is just rubbing their noses in it first. You gotta really make them feel the sting of it, first."

ro "I see."

if avatar.corruption < 69:
    "Rowan felt a sting of guilt if only for a second. He had doomed these creatures. He had to remind himself that they were probably all the butchers of his countrymen themselves. Besides, this was just how Orc society was run. Still, his actions had put them in this place. They would not be the last."
else:

    "Rowan nodded softly. He felt nothing for the Orc Captains, in truth. They were not the first people hed killed since hed first shown up at Bloodmeen, nor would they be the last. If hed seen his countrymen die and become numb to it, why care for these killers of men? They sealed their own fate by backing a weakling."

"Rowan grunted. Just then he noticed something interesting happening with Batri and lady Delane. He casually reached down and gripped his hand in her hair roughley. She groaned out, but was otherwise pliant and obedient. A perfect slut."
"It seemed he was about to use her for relief right here in the middle of camp. A degrading fall for the once proud noblewoman."

menu:
    "Watch the scene unfold.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump aftermathBatriSex
    "Turn away.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan may have been responsible for making her this way, but he didnt actually want to see it with his own eyes. He pulled his head in the other direction and refused to look back."
        "Andras chuckled softly at this, but didnt otherwise try to force Rowan to watch. Clearly he was enjoying the display though. He was treating the entire thing like nothing less then a show."
        an "Theyre done. You can look again. Wimp."
        jump batriSexSkip

label aftermathBatriSex:


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show batri neutral behind cg227
pause 3

"Batri wrenched her upwards towards his crotch, not showing an ounce of concern for her. Lady Delanes cheeks were flushed red. All of the dark feelings that Rowans agents had drawn from her was to be displayed for the entire camp. Her chains rattled as she moved with the hand."
"For a moment, Rowan thought he saw glee."
"Batri pushed aside his loincloth, letting his cock out for the whole camp to see. It was nothing to be disappointed in. The orcs were endowed with massive cocks, the likes of which could leave a human woman limping."



"Lady Delane made a loud choking sound as he slammed it all the way down her throat."
"Her chains rattled and she shook slightly, but overall she tried to force the entire massive member into her small and inexperienced mouth."

bat "If yous stop, yous get da lash."

"Yet, despite the size of the thing and the threat of force, she didnt give him the pathetic blowjob of a slave fearing the whip. Rowan saw her body start to wiggle, and her head bob as best as she could manage. Batris harsh words only made her more aroused."
"She even positioned her hips so that she was humping the bottom of the throne with her pussy even as she took his massive cock in her mouth. She was rubbing and grinding it for every ounce of stimulation that her eager pussy could want."
"Batri remained stoic. He surveyed the crowd, barely paying attention to the slobbering choking slut forcing herself down harder and harder on him. He barely seemed concerned."
"Her face went red, and at one point lady Delane pulled her mouth away so she could catch some air. Rowan almost shouted out to her to breathe with her nose. But, Batri ended this small break with a light glare."
"That was all it took. Her chains rattled softly as she got back to work panting and gasping each time her mouth was filled by his enormity."
"The bucking of her hips against his throne only got more frantic. Rowan was close enough that he could hear a wet squelching sound from her lewd masturbation. A little bit of her juices dripped down the length of the throne."
"Her head bobbed vigorously. Up and down, up and down. She looked so eager, so desperate. There was not a trace of lady Delanes former grace and dignity. She looked as eager for his cum, if not as skilled at getting it, as the most broken of the camp free use pets."
"Suddenly, her entire body jerked and she pushed herself hard against the throne. The motion was unmistakable. She just came."
"Lady Eleanor fell to the ground gasping weakly. Her face was bright red and her thighs were soaked. But, before she had time to recover, Batri emotionlessly reached down and grasped her by the hair, dragging her back up."

bat "If yous too dumb to use your mouth, use ya hands."

"Lady Eleanor gave a weak nod and brought her hands up to his massive shaft. It was still lubricated by her spit."


scene cg382 with fade
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show eleanor naked aroused behind cg382
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pause 0.5


"Her hands got to work pumping his cock as best as the chains would allow. It was as inexperienced as her cock sucking, but the lady made up for it with enthusiasm. She panted loudly and threw both hands into the effort."
"Rowan forced his eyes away for just a moment to look at the crowd. Many of them werent even bothering to pay attention to this little scene. To Batri it was routine, and to them just as much. But, some actively cheered him on, throwing jeers and taunts at the human woman that their former chief had fancied."
"They called her a whore, a cunt, and a pig. All of it only made her stroke his cock harder."

bat "Yous gonna take all my cum, slut. Yous kno' where."

ele "Yes, Master! Anything, Master!"


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"He only lasted a second longer. In a fearsome tidal wave, his cum shot out, covering her face in a thick white layer. It dripped down her exposed breasts and covered her body."
"That was when the most shameful moment of all came. She took one hand and brushed it over her face...only to slam it into her own pussy. She was filling herself with his cum."
"At once his prior declaration had started to make sense. He must have previously commanded her to not waste a drop. Yet, that realization didnt make the sight any less shocking. She was shoveling as much of his cum as she could grasp into her pussy."
"Rowan stifled a gasp. The meaning of such an act was not hard to ascertain. Looking at the new chieftain of the orcs, along with his slave, he knew that within years end her belly would be swelling with child."

label batriSexSkip:

scene black with fade
scene bg26 with fade

"Rowan sat with Andras for the next hour or so. Andras was full of weird little stories and facts about the orcs that hed picked up from so much time fighting and fucking them. Rowan nodded and followed as best as he could, but even after all this time at camp he was still a novice to the subject."
"By this point, it was so late into the night that even the orcs were starting to get tired. Many were wandering off to their tents to rest. Then the moment it seemed Andras was waiting for. The spent and cum covered Lady Delane was handed over to a subordinate and Batri wandered off towards Ulcros former tent."
"Andras rose to follow him."


show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

an "Im going to go sit with the new chief. The alliance is set in stone. But, hed take it as a slight if I didnt meet him myself. Youre welcome to come along."
an "We could use the entertainment."

menu:
    "Join him as their \"entertainment\".":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanGaySex += 1
        jump batriGayScene
    "Call it a Night.":

        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan gave Andras a polite smile. He had a sneaking suspicion what Andras had meant when he called him entertainment."
        ro "No, I think Ive had enough orc diplomacy these past few weeks to last me a lifetime. Just tell me if anything important happens, please, so I can adjust the war plans accordingly."
        "Andras slapped his back and laughed."
        an "Your loss."
        "Rowan watched him leave. In the corner of his eye, he saw the bound prisoners being led away. No doubt so that Batri might have some entertainment for after his meeting with Andras. A new day was dawning for this camp. For better or for worse, its fates were tied to Rowan's."
        "Rowan took another swig of mead."
        return

label batriGayScene:

scene bg30 with fade
show batri neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at edgeleft with dissolve

"When they entered the tent, Andras wasted no time. Placing both hands on the humans shoulders, he forced him down so that he was kneeling before him."

bat "What yous doin demon? Thought we wuz gonna talk about alliance."

an "We will, after weve had a little fun."

"The orc chuckled, realizing what the demon meant by that."

bat "Guess dis humi yous bitch in more ways than one."

"Rowan burned with shame at the insult. Even if he wanted to, he couldnt have stopped Andras from forcing him down, his master was much stronger than him, physically. But more vitally, deep down he didnt want to, part of him wanted this, to serve the demon with his body."
"The demon smirked as he freed his huge semi-erect cock from under his clothing, and saw the former hero staring at it."

an "You know what to do, slave."


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pause 3

"Rowan then began to suck on the head, taking it inside his mouth. Andras wasnt about to take it easy on his slave though, and grabbed him roughly by the back of the head, forcing his cock down the mans throat."
"Rowan let out of gag of surprise, but did his best to take it deeper. The demon began to move his hips, fucking his face to a symphony of glug-glug-glugs."

an "Thats it slut. Take it all."

"He half turned with his upper torso, so he was facing the orc at the other side of the tent."

an "Well, are you just going to stand there?"

"The orc let out of grunt of affirmation, and walked over to the pair, freeing his own thick cock, that had already grown had from the show Andras had been putting on. Knowing what was expected of him, Rowan reached out to grab it, and began to stroke it without instruction."
"The demon smirked, as an idea formed in his head. He leaned over to whisper something to the orc beside him."

an "Open wide, bitch."


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show batri neutral behind cg369
pause 3

"Without warning, Batri moved forward to try and shove his cock inside Rowans mouth, alongside Andras. All the human could do in his startled state was exactly what the demon had told him to."
"With a bit of jostling, and a little more force, the pair managed to fit both of their large dicks inside his very full mouth, as he sucked and tongued them as best he could. Andras laughed, and clapped the orc on the shoulder."

an "Told you they would both fit."

bat "Yous did. Ha, dis slut is even betta than well used camp whore."

"Rowan wanted to object, but his mouth was too full. Besides, as much as he hated it, being dominated so roughly by the pair was causing his cock to throb uncontrollably. He might not like it, but when it came to being the demons plaything, his body betrayed him."

an "Thats enough foreplay, I think."


scene cg228 with fade
show andras smirk behind cg228
show batri neutral behind cg228
pause 3

"With little effort, and zero resistance, Andras repositioned Rowan so he was on his hands and knees before him, with the orc in front of the former hero."
"He spat on his hand, and then slid a finger inside the humans asshole to make sure it was properly lubricated. Rowan let out a little moan as the digit entered him, causing the demon to chuckle."

an "Ready for my cock, slut?"

"Rowan nodded meekly, and Andras laughed again as he slid his fat cock deep into his willing slaves ass, who shuddered in pleasure, and let out an even louder moan."

an "I think you should do something to shut this cockhungry whore up."

"Batri, who had until now been stood watching, and idly stroking his cock, grabbed Rowans head by the hair, and forced his thick cock all the way down his throat."

bat "Like dis?"

an "Much better."

"Rowan could do nothing, caught between the two as he was. Andras moved his hip in long, hard strokes, pumping balls deep against his ass. The pleasure was overwhelming, but all the hero could do was let out a muffled cry, as the orc fucked his throat."
"Once again the sound of glug-glug-glug rang out in the tent, joined this time with the slapping of flesh on flesh every time Andras bottomed out."

show cg228 with sshake
show cg228 with sshake
scene cg229 with flash
pause 3

"Rowan didnt know how much he could take of this, but thankfully it wasnt long before their dual movements brought them to climax. Andras grabbed him by the hips and buried his cock in his ass, releasing a hot load of cum deep inside."
"The sensation made Rowan cum, hard, shooting ropey lengths of jizz from his throbbing cock. "

show cg229 with sshake
show cg229 with sshake
scene cg230 with flash
pause 3 

"Batri wasnt far behind, holding him in place as he forced the human to swallow his salty load. Rowan collapsed on the dirt, cum oozing from both holes."

scene black with fade
show andras smirk behind black

an "Let the slut rest. We have much to discuss, hell be ready for round two later."

"It was going to be a long night."

$ rowanAndrasSex =+ 1

return


label orciadAftermathTarish:

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Silence fell on the camp."
"Then, all hell broke loose. Cries of traitors and scum rose from the crowd of orcs, outraged by what had just occurred."
"With their leaders dead, both sides turned against one another in an instant. There was no love among them, but they were all ready to accept the outcome of the duel. Tradition demanded they do."
"But now both Batri and Ulcro were no more. One slain in fair combat, the other, treacherously poisoned. Without a victor, the camp had no leader. And this could mean only one thing."
"Open war, winner takes it all. At least what remains."

cro "Ya boss knew he couldn'ta win! Dat why he cheated!"
cro "Horseshit! He would neva!"
cro "Yea? Then what'z dat black blood?!"

"Accusations flew freely, and Rowan began to sweat. Tarish overplayed her hand. There was no chain of command among orcs, the leadership did not just default to her now that her rivals were dead. She was crafty, and he knew the value of that."
"But he feared the orcs would not view things the same way."

cro "Vengeance! Vengeance for Warchief Batri!"
cro "Traitorz! Shoulda never joined dat bastard!"

"Blades were drawn, shields were raised. All it would take was a single arrow shot or an axe thrown, and the whole camp would descend into violence."

ro "Tarish..."

"He cast the woman an uncertain look. Did she really know what she was doing?"

show tarish neutral at midright with dissolve

"She only grinned in return, and took a step forward."
"Everything was proceeding exactly as she expected."
"Horns thundered through the air, putting an end to the commotion, and causing both sides to turn against the third group, who until now remained by the side. Tarish crossed the field, approaching the now dead warchiefs, her two most impressive warriors trailing behind her."
"One of them carried a human-sized sack on his shoulder. Delane."
"Head high, Tarish reached Batris body. She threw it a disinterested look, one of pure disgust. She raised her spear, and unceremoniously stabbed the dead orc through the skull."
"Batri supporters howled in fury. One even threw himself forward, sword in hand."

snag "Wait."

"He was stopped by a lean orc in the front. Rowan squinted his eyes. His armor was of much higher quality than most of the stolen equipment the camp orcs utilized. He must've been one of Batri's officers."

snag "Tarish. Dis 'hole shitshow stinkz of yous tricks."

tar "Snag, 'ow about ya kneel before ya new warchief?"

$ snagName = "Snag"

snag "Dont make me laugh, ya witch. I shoulda slaughter yous on da spot for what ya did!"
snag "Ya dishonor da tribe!"

tar "I dishonor da tribe?!"

"She stabbed Batris body again  invoking another roar of disapproval."

tar "Batri and Ulcro 'ad us sitting for months! Raiding some shitty villagez that might've been growin' dirt, for all I know! When wus da last time we raided somethin' good, eh?! When wuz the last time we got ourselvz some real loot?!"

"Rowan recalled Batri had some success in that area, but it paled in comparison to what the entire tribe could accomplish, if united."

tar "Deez two idiots 'ad us fightin over some dumb humi slut, but I dishonor da tribe?!"

tar "Ill bring honor back to da tribe!"

"Rowan glanced at the crowd. Not the first time he heard a speech like that. Probably not the first time they heard it either."
"It didn't look like they were buying it. "

tar "No mo' sitting around! No mo' small raids! No mo' stupid fights ova nothin'!"
tar "An' most importantly!"

"The orc beside her set the sack down, and tore the material off-"
"Revealing Delane. Naked, scared, with her hands tied behind her back."
"And with thighs wet from the constant stream of juices that leaked from her pussy. Jezera's concoction was working."

tar "No mo' slave hoardin'!"

"The mob murmured in confusion. Many heard of the fabled Eleanor Delane, Ulcro's praised/stolen pet."
"This finally evoked a shout of approval, even among some of the Ulcros boys. Nothing made a forget his old boss like the prospect of fucking his bride-to-be."
"Batri's men lowered their weapons, discussing the prospect against one another. Their new 'leader', the orc named Snag, approached Tarish carefully, though Rowan saw his eyes were focused on Delane the entire time."
"He and Tarish exchanged a few sentences between themselves, voices low. Negotiations, no doubt. At one point, Tarish pointed to Rowan, and the hero saw the other orc smiling."
"Finally, despite just having his boss sneakily murdered, Snag let out a boisterous laugh and turned to his people."

snag "Tarish be right! No mo' slave hoardin'! From now on, fair spoils for everyone! Everyone gets to ride Ulcros bitch!"

"Tarish shoved Delane forward, and the opposing mobs started to dissolve slowly, united by the prospect of the upcoming gangbang. Ulcro's men weren't as quick to follow Batri's suit. There was some commotion in the back between them..."
"But it must have been enough for Tarish, for Rowan saw her retreat from the field, a triumphant smile on her face. As she neared him, he cocked an eyebrow at her."

ro "Everything under control?"

tar "Yeh. Snag wanted Delane from moment he saw 'er during raid. Kept ravin' about how Ulcro stole 'er from dem. As if Batri would ever share her."
tar "He'll make hiz boy fall in line. As for Ulcro's..."
tar "Im havin' my spies deal with da few who would oppose me. Once dey laying in the dirt, camp will be mine."

"An overstatement, if Rowan ever heard one. Tarish was building her empire on backstabbing and bribery. It would not last. Sooner or later some other orc of Ulcro's or Batri's caliber would raise up and overthrow her. She simply did not command the same authority as they did."
" Thats why she needed the twins. She needed Rowan to have her back, she needed Andras to be the big bad boss who made sure they wouldn't be acting up."

if avatar.corruption > 50:
    "Rowan smiled to himself. Something to hang over her head, in the near future."
else:

    "Something he might be able to use against her if there was a need to."

ro "Clean up the camp. I expect it to be ready battle by next week."

"Tarish nodded, still smiling, and Rowan left the area. Other duties called."

$ orciad_ally = "tarish"

scene black with fade

"Do you wish to witness Delane's fate?"

menu:
    "Yes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump delaneBadEnd
    "No.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump orciadTarishSex


label delaneBadEnd:

$ seen_delane_bad_end = True

"Sometime later..."

scene bg26 with fade
show eleanor naked aroused

ele "Ah!"

"Delane gasped as Tarish shoved her into the center of the impromptu arena. Tripping over her feet, she fell into the dirt."
"For the hundredth time this day, she cursed quietly. Cursed Rowan for his betrayal. Cursed the Goddess for her cruel indifference. Cursed the orcs for just existing. Pathetic plague of rats, unworthy of sharing Solanse with those infinitely their better."
"Cursed herself, for foolishly trusting the first human that stumbled into her tent."

"Cursed her body, for turning against her."
"She didnt know what was in the concoction Tarish fed her. She expected some sort of Numbing drought. Something that would make her pliable for her captor."
"Instead, the potion set her loins ablaze, and she wished for one of those herbal teas the priestess always gave her mother. Her every sense was heightened  her mouth felt dry and empty, her naked skin shivered from every gust of wind-"
"Her eyes found every orc cock peeking from beneath the loincloths of these savages, her nostrils widened as she inhaled the intoxicating, disgusting odor of these beasts, and her ears caught every insult they threw her way."

cro "Tits small."
cro "Ass too."
cro "Looks puny, will break."
cro "Yus think she has all her teeth? Dey say humi warleader use magiks to keep em."
cro "No fair. Me want all teeth too."

ele "(Its called personal hygiene, you brutes!)"

"Despite her frustration, she bit her tongue and kept the remark to herself. She was naked, tied up, and humiliated beyond all imagination. But she would not lower herself to Basic banter."
"She was Lady Eleanor Delane, of the noble Delane family! They might strip her of her clothes, but she refused to be stripped of her dignity."
"Knees shaking, she rose up, standing tall and proud among the orcs. She held her head high-"
" -as high as she could without making it obvious to the orcs she was doing her best to avoid staring at the behemoths between their legs."

cro "Bwahaha! Look 'ow wet she is! Its like a river!"

"She didn't need it pointed out to her. For the last couple of hours, her nether regions burned with... Need. Unnatural need. To leave such a trail of... Bodily fluids, could not be normal."
"But she refused to acknowledge the insult, no matter how true it was."
"Endure. She just had to endure. The situation seemed hopeless now, but as long as she kept her wits, then maybe Maybe an opportunity for escape would present itself."
"The odds were small. Nonexistent event. But she would not give in to despair, or this Artificial lust."
"The orcs kept jeering, but neither stepped forward to touch her yet. Not that she wanted them too."
"They were waiting for Something..."
"Or someone."

snag "Kraug!"

krau "Snag."

"A huge, stocky orc pushed his way through the wall of orcs. He carried a bloodied axe in his right hand, and his torso decorated a shallow wound. His chiseled Muscular torso"
"Delane turned her head away, preferring to focus on the orc that spoke up. This one was leaner, more humanlike. She saw him earlier  he was talking with the orc called 'Tarish' about Something. Too focused on her own situation, she wasnt really paying attention to their words."
"Great, now she could also curse her own lack of attentiveness."

krau "Stupid Vorg. Thought 'ed take my band."

snag "Shoulda cut 'iz skull open long time ago."

krau "Wus gud warrior. Shame to kill 'im."

"Based on the subtle differences in their armour, they must have belonged to opposing camps. Ulcros and Batris, most likely. Were they high ranking officer, then?"
"From the way they carried themselves, she would say so. They certainly seemed to command respect. So Powerful and Domineering..."

krau "Dis Tarish gift?"

snag "Aye! Ya bosss whore."

krau "Hrm."

"Their lustful eyes fell on her naked body, and she met them with a defiant glare. She would not shrink under their gaze. No, never. Instead, she held her head high, and as they approached her, opened her mouth to deliver a cutting remark. "

ele "Iiiiiiiiiiii???!!!"


scene black with fade
show eleanor naked aroused behind black

"Without a word of warning, the massive orc shoved his fingers right into her snatch."
"Violent pleasure erupted from somewhere deep within her body, making her almost faint on the spot. The orc cared little for her weak moans. He kept exploring her insides, at first pushing two, then three fingers into her, making her spasms in ecstasy."

ele "Aaa-aah? Aaaah!"

"She couldnt wrap her head around it. How- How could it feel so good? How could anything feel this good?! When she was young, she used to pester her maids about the matters of sex - asking how it felt to have a man touch your skin, kiss your lips. She had a vague idea, but this"
"This ecstasy was beyond her wildest imaginations. She covered her mouth, trying to stop herself from crying out again. The pathetic moan from before was humiliating enough, she would not let out another one."
"She wouldnt give these brutes the satisfaction."

krau "Hrm. Loose an' wet."

snag "Nice."

krau "Hate loose. Dibz on ass."

"His fingers left abruptly. Delane hoped her body would finally stop its rebellion against her. This heightened sensitivity from before she could handle. As long as they werent touching her"
"As long as they werent touching her"

ele "Nnn Aah?"

"Despite her earlier conviction, she couldnt help but moan mournfully. What was this Feeling of emptiness inside of her? This profound feeling of loss? It was as if there was this Void inside of her..."
"A void she was now certain always existed. She just wasnt aware of it. Until now."
"She imagined this is how a man who never ate his entire life would feel, after being given his first meal. Hunger, once muted, now ravished her body. She had- She had to-"

ele "(No!)"

"She wouldnt give in to it. No matter how much she wanted to. She was Eleanor Delane, of the noble Delane family, not some... Floozy with no self-control!"
"Gathering herself, she threw the stocky orc her most cutting look. Batri and Ulcro killed themselves over her. If she could just turn his officers against that other woman"

ele "Your chieftain is dead. Doesnt that-"

krau "Shut up, slut."

"But she didnt have much time to work them over. She shouldve tried to sway Ulcro to her side when she still had the opportunity to do so."
"She will pay dearly for choosing pride over survival."
"She swallowed heavily, trying to keep her composure. Kraug, meanwhile, walked past her. He placed his large hand on her shoulder, forcing her to stand still."
"Her bindings came undone, cut by a dagger."
"She turned her head around and addressed the orc again, trying a different strategy this time."

ele "The Baron will payyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii?!"


scene black with fade
show eleanor naked aroused behind black

"She didnt get halfway past her ransom idea, when the orc in front of her roughly grabbed her by the bosom and twisted her nipples. He tugged at them without mercy, forcing another high-pitched shriek out of her."

ele "Aaaaaiii!"

snag "Eh, too small."

ele "Aaaah!"

krau "Yer not gonna fuck 'em."

snag "Wanted to, later."

"They exchanged a few more remarks, but Delane started having trouble with keeping with the conversation. The lean orc released her nipples and dug his fingers into her breasts. His cruel manhandling shouldve been painful, but instead"

ele "Aah?!"

"A lustful moan escaped her lips. She used to.. Touch them, when she was younger, as all young, curious ladies did. But this violent arousal was completely unlike what she felt back then."

"It was as if her chest was on fire. It made her feel dizzy, like all her attention drained away from her head, and traveled downwards, to her breast and nether region."
"She had to stop this somehow-"

ele "Aaa-aaah?!"


scene black with fade
show eleanor naked aroused behind black

"Part of her  a part that now felt so very, very small  was embarrassed, ashamed at her own behavior."
"And another part reveled in how delightfully improper her reactions were."
"To be able to finally drop the pretense she was forced to maintain her entire life, and just Indulge herself."
"How could she resist the temptation?"

ele "Aaah!"

snag "Ha! Shes salivatin'!"

"Was she? She didnt know. She couldnt really focus on anything except the burning pleasure in her tits and pussy."
"She didnt really want to focus on anything except the burning pleasure in her tits and pussy. Not anymore."

ele "Aaah, aaah!"

"Finally, Kraug stopped rubbing her lower lips  and again shoved his finger inside of her. But this time, into her other hole."

ele "Iii?!"

"It was wrong, so delightfully wrong. She heard some men preferred to use the other entrance. Back then, she found the idea revolting."
"Now she couldnt wait to try it."

ele "Aaaah, aaaah, put- put it"

snag "Shh, slut, let Kraug get yous ready- or do you want to have 'er rough?"

krau "Hrm"

"His finger left her suddenly  and Kraug grabbed her by the sides. He lifted her up, while Snag spread her legs open."

ele "(Yes!)"


scene cg225 with fade
show eleanor naked aroused behind cg225
pause 3

ele "AAAH!"

"Pain and pleasure overtook her. The cock in the front slipped into her overflowing pussy with ease  while the one in the back ripped her asshole open with no consideration whatsoever. She should be writhing in agony  but instead, the pain simply applied the ecstasy."
"The orcs gave her no time to rest, or to accustom herself to their massive cocks. Like a sack of flesh, they started to bounce her body up and down on, forcing a quick tempo onto her."

snag "Shit, whatya know  she was a virgin!"

krau "Hrm."

snag "Tarish did keep 'er word, after all... "

"Another time, she would despair over losing her maidenhood before marriage. But now"

ele "Aaa-aaah-aaah!"

"Now all she could think about was how wonderful having a dick inside of her felt."

ele "Aaaah! AAAH! AAAH!"

"She couldnt stop herself from moaning  no, screaming in joy. Such violent delight  she couldnt keep her voice down. She didnt want to."

ele "Aaa-Aah! H-harder!"

"The orcs obliged, gripping her tighter and forcing her down on their dicks."

ele "Aah! Yes, yes!"

cro "Haha, split 'er apart!"
cro "Noble slut!"
cro "Bwahaha, Look at dem titties bouncin'!"

"She barely registered the other orcs cheering her on. So good, so good-"
"To think she couldve had it months ago. She couldve been bouncing on Ulcros cock every night for the past, what, half a year? It was difficult to keep track of time in the camp."
"Not that it mattered anymore. Nothing mattered anymore."

ele "Harder, harder!"

krau "Shut up."

"The orcs kept punishing her holes, locked in a dominance contest she wasnt even aware of. She didnt care. As long as they kept fucking her, nothing else really mattered."


show cg225 with sshake
show cg225 with sshake
scene cg226 with flash
show eleanor naked aroused behind cg226
pause 3

ele "Aaah, aaah!!"

"Finally, the orc in front of her came, filling her with warm seed. Delane giggled in delight. So thats how it felt What a perfect ending to all that rough fucking"
"The other one soon followed, filling her ass as well. She couldnt stop giggling. There was nothing, nothing more inside of her, except for that burning desire in her loins. And the orc cum. Guess she should also count the orc cum..."

ele "(Orc cum... Orc cum...)"

"Her mouth felt empty. She was thirsty. She wondered how it tasted. She should ask them to fuck her mouth as well. She had three holes, no? They should all be filled. She wanted all of them to be filled."
"She looked to the side, at the mob of orcs that surrounded them. Surely some of will want to stick their orc dick into her mouth, right?"

ele "(Ahh... Orc dick...)"

"Something wet traveled down her cheek. She paid no attention to it."
"The orc behind her grunted and dropped her into the mud without a warning. She yelped, and threw them both a hurt look. Her ass and pussy were empty... She missed their warmth already..."

ele "Gah!"

"Someone yanked her head up from behind. An unfamiliar orc stared right at her, baring his teeth."

wo "Ready for round two, slut?"

"What a stupid question."
"Delane smiled from ear to ear, and reached out to grab his cock."
"She had a lot of orcs to service..."




label orciadTarishSex:

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Tarish wasn't in her old section of the camp, at least not at the moment. Rowan recognized a couple of her inner circle from the night they'd captured Delane and was informed that the new chief was probably in Ulcro's tent."
"It was surprising when he arrived to find the place unguarded. The former lieutenants and closest loyalists of Ulcro had left, taking their tents with them. Either this was the wrong place or the new chief's boundless confidence still hadn't faltered."

scene bg30 with fade
show tarish neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Inside he saw Tarish standing next to Ulcro's old throne. She glanced up for a second when he cleared his throat, but her eyes were quickly drawn back and she ran her hands over the gold decorations and lingered on the ruby fabric."

tar "Wonder where he got dis. Soft and shiny, is tacky. Not at all like what Ulcro was. Den again, he always have dumb taste. Now it mine."

"She chuckled and gripped it tightly."

tar "Mine."

"Rowan stepped behind her."



"Much to Rowan's surprise, the orc woman's chuckle broke out into laughter."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Have I come at a bad time?"

tar "No, it fine. Just a personal party. I was never de strongest. Most of da chiefs needed me for smarts, but dat not how new chiefs decided."

"A moment passed before she turned around and brought her gaze onto Rowan's. Those eyes held a manic gleam in them to match the triumphant grin on her face."

tar "Now... now da smartest orc chief. No small thanks to ya. Ya did very well humi."

show tarish at center with moveinleft

"She placed a hand on his shoulder, gripping it tightly."

tar "All went as I planned. Good, yes... with it... I deserve dis."

ro "Hrmph. If its a private party, you dont much need me for it."

"Rowan started to turn away, but the response was to pull the man against her chest and put the other hand onto his rear."

tar "Da tribe is mine."

"Her voice was barely above a whisper."

ro "Uh huh, do you just like saying that?"

tar "Yes."

"Having had enough, Rowan pushed the woman back."

ro "It's possible that this has escaped the smartest orc's wits, but I am not a part of her tribe."

"Once more she locked eyes with him and her grip became painful. Though that smile never left her face."

tar "You in my camp and you my favourite humi. Everything in camp belong to me. No seem complicated."

ro "Barely settled on the throne and already you're acting the entitled brat? Now where have I seen that before?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Luckily for me, you are unarmed and don't know magic."



"He put his hand on his sword, drawing it out and forcing Tarish to jump back."


show tarish neutral at midright with moveoutright

ro "Take a good look around... chief. There are no guards, no hangers on, not even anyone tending fires or eating outside."

"Her eyes looked at Rowan's sword and at the only exit behind him. The manic grin didn't fade, though at last her awful laughter faltered."

ro "That's right. Now you better start listening. I. Am. Not. Yours. This tribe you are so enamored with? I gave it to you."

"The smile changed from a triumphant one for the first time. Instead it was something closer to humour."

tar "Yus a strange humi, seem to dink you a tribe chief? Is a funny idea."

ro "That's not that far off. I led armies in the last war. I was one of the Six Heroes."

tar "Humis not orcs, dey for being raided and made slaves."

"In spite of her words, her tone was quisical not confrontational."
"This was getting off track. Rowan came to talk business."

ro "Even if you could escape, eventually there will be someone who rises up to challenge you. Another Batri. If you refuse that challenge or use tricks to get rid of them again, there won't be another noble to throw at the orcs."
ro "Honour our agreement. Serve Bloodmeen."

tar "... I remember the red master. I not forget your help, now and later."

ro "Then you had best remember when you deal with me, you deal with Bloodmeen. I am just as much a chief as you are."



"He sheathed his sword. Tarish let out a wry chuckle."

tar "Not here. If I let a weak humi rule by me, den I lose tribe. I not be very useful for demons den, am I?"

ro "Here? Now? Not a lot of orcs in this empty tent to make a show for? The way I see it, anything that happens away from prying eyes can stay that way."

tar "Strange hero you are. Kissing butt of demon masters is what orcs do."

"She approached Rowan once more, stepping close and meeting his gaze with her white eyes. He could feel her breath on his face and the heat of her body. After holding the look for an uncomfortable moment, another chuckle escaped her lips."

tar "Very interesting. I like you."

ro " I'm flattered."



"A moment passed and Tarish suddenly leaned forwards with pursed lips. Rowan held her back, surprised at the sudden move."

tar "Hmm? Yus no want to fuck? Dis be another secret between us, one I's going to enjoy a lot. Humi hero and orc chief, dancing on da enemy's throne. We see who best, yes?"

menu:
    "Have sex with Tarish.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump tarishShowdownSex
    "This is a business meeting and nothing more":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I didn't come here for a dalliance. This was a business meeting and nothing more, which I believe we have finished."
        "She frowned for a moment, but this wasn't enough to disrupt her mood and she was back to her grin after."
        tar "Den be off. Dis won't be da last time we meet."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        scene bg26 with fade
        "That seemed like it was the end of it. Rowan had done what he'd come to do and Tarish had promised her people to Andras and Jezera. His mission in the camp was complete."
        return


label tarishShowdownSex:

ro "Between equals."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"He was already a bit hard after she'd pressed against him, some fun with the orc sounded pretty good now that the two had sorted out their working relationship. He lowered his hand and leaned into the orc's fierce kiss."

tar "Maybe. Dis place have Ulcro's stink, I want make it reek of us."



"Once again she looked over at the throne, licked her lips with a grin, and looped her fingers through her skirt and pulled it off."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan shrugged, orcs were not ones for subtlety when it came to sex, so he undid his belt and pulled his pants down as well to let his member pop free."
else:

    "That was something to appreciate about orcs. They didn't waste any time when it came to sex, so Rowan tore off his belt and let his pants fall to the floor. He wore a grin to match Tarish's as his member popped free."

"He stepped behind the orc chief and slipped one hand over her sex and the other past the band of cloth over her breast. Breathy chuckles escaped her lips at his touch and she pushed her rear back in appreciation, while also possessively grabbing his hand over her chest."
"One of the man's fingers slipped into her sex, checking to see how wet she was. There were some drops, but he'd work her a bit more first. He crooked his finger once, twice, she quivered and a lot more moisture filled her passage."

ro "Lets see if humi dick is to your liking."

"He drew himself back and tried to line up to penetrate Tarish, but she wasn't cooperating. She abruptly turned around in his hands and licked his face."

tar "Be my throne. Mine."

scene cg232 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg232
show tarish neutral behind cg232
pause 3

"She grabbed his arms and twisted around, then pushed him back onto what had once been Ulcro's throne. Then she sat down on his member with a groan of pleasure. Once more the manic laughter came out, this time interspaced with gasps as she rose and fell on Rowan's shaft."
"Right back to being possessive. It was annoying, at the first opportunity she tried to take full control of the situation."
"Again he put a hand to her breast and pinched at the nipple as she bounced on his cock. He held her arm and tried to control the pace a little, but he was fucking an orc chief. She wanted to fuck fast, and fuck fast they would."
"Tarish gripped the throne, gasping out 'mine' while also laughing and moaning in pleasure. Reveling in her triumph seemed to be something she couldn't help but do again and again."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "If she was going to go on and on like this, well Rowan may as well show her that this was a two way relationship. He started laying kisses over her back and firmly running his hands over her arms and belly as she rode him."
    "His arms closed around her body in a tight hug, trying to slow her down and savour the experience."

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    "At this point Rowan was officially annoyed. He tried to meet her movements harder, faster, and fiercer than she did, while gripping and pinching her body at the same time."
    "Unfortunately the orc proved the stronger and fiercer one of the two. Rowan could not match her force with force and found himself giving out underneath her."
else:

    "If Tarish was going to assert herself like this, Rowan was going to do the same. He lightly bit down on her shoulder while also gripping her tightly to control the pace. A light warning growl escaped his lips."

"Tarish ignored him and kept bouncing on his member the same as before, in almost complete control of their lovemaking. No, at this point she was outright dominating him. Her grip shifted from the throne onto Rowan's wrists, gripping them almost painfully tight."

tar "My throne, mine..."

"That would not stand, Rowan was not just her throne. He couldn't seem to do anything about that while she was on top of him."

scene black with fade

"So he stood up."


scene cg716 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg716
show tarish neutral behind cg716
pause 3

"Their weight carried the two forwards and Tarish was finally brought out of her revelry just in time to get her hands under her before she hit the ground. Her manic laughter finally silenced. Rowan's landing was a little more graceful, leaving him squatting behind her."
"He lined up, and thrust into the woman laying on all fours in front of him. To his surprise, Tarish didn't resist and only gasped when he hilted her."

ro "You're mine Tarish. The chief {i}I{/i} put on this throne."

"He slapped her across the ass and started pumping her as fast as he could. Press the advantage, give no quarter, he was running on full instinct."
"The orc took it, rocking forward with each thrust and letting out an occasional groan."
"Abruptly a rush of her fluids coated Rowan's member, but Rowan didn't let up. He pushed for a few moments more, keeping up the same frantic pace that Tarish had started this session with."

ro "Don't forget..."



ro "... you are mine."

"Finally he peeked, arched his back, jerked his hips a couple times, and was spent."
"He sat down, breathing heavily and leaned back for support."
"Tarish exhaled slowly, still on all fours. Slowly she relaxed her core and sat back down on her ass. Rowan noted that her hands were firmly clenched in fists for several seconds while she looked at nothing in particular. Finally she looked over her shoulder once then stood up."

scene bg30 with fade

show tarish neutral behind bg30
show rowan necklace happy behind bg30

tar "Yus full of surprises humi."

ro "My name is Rowan, Tarish. Use It."

tar "Rowan... Rowan? Rowan."

"His chief turned around, then contemplated the man sitting on Ulcro's former throne."

tar "Yus remind me... of me. Mine and mine."

hide tarish
show tarish neutral at midright with dissolve

tar "Go back to da demons, before ya get more dumb ideas about me being yus humi."

"She nodded, then squatted down to retrieve her skirt and pulled it back on without even bothering to clean herself up first. Tarish started to leave, but stopped and looked over her shoulder at Rowan one more time."

tar "Dis contest ain't over."

hide tarish with moveoutleft
hide rowan

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"Then strode straight out of the tent without another word."
"That seemed like it was the end of it. Rowan had done what he'd come to do and Tarish had promised her people to Andras and Jezera. His mission in the camp was complete."
return


label delaneBadEnd2:

scene bg26 with fade

"With the leadership for struggle resolved, the orc camp was united once more. Tarish was the new warchief, having secured her position through bribery and trickery."
"A position she would not keep, if not the twins looming authority. Something he had reminded her of."
"As he walked through the camp, heading to Tarish's new tent, Rowan found himself passing next to the impromptu arena that served a battleground to Batris and Ulcros duel."
"Last time he was there, Tarish threw Delane into the crowd of orcs, to secure their backing."
"The noblewoman couldn't still be there..."
"Could she?"

menu:
    "Check the arena.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption > 50:
            "Curious on how the whole affair ended, he turned his steps to the arena. He had a pretty good idea"
        else:
            "Heart heavy, he turned his steps to the arena, unable to ignore the gnawing suspicion he already knew what he would find there."
        $ seen_delane_bad_end = False
        jump delaneArena
    "Continue on":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption > 50:
            "His business with Delane was over. There no longer was any point concerning himself with her."
        else:
            "Whatever became of Delane He did not want to see."
            "It was easier this way."
            $ seen_delane_bad_end = False
        jump campMenu



label delaneArena:

"What once was an impenetrable circle of orc flesh, was now a group of four orcs, casually hanging around. Three of them talked about something, Rowan wasnt certain what about."
"The fourth one was busy fucking Delane."


scene cg253 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg253
pause 3

"Covered in filth and dry cum, the broken noblewoman laid on the ground, ass sticking up to give the orc good access to her pussy. She moaned softly, as he kept ramming his dick inside of her, without any consideration."
"A dazed, happy smile graced her lips, but her eyes were empty. Even when Rowan stood right in front of her, she did not register his presence, lost in her own little world - one that started and ended on the cock in her pussy."
"Perhaps Jezeras concoction was a little bit too effective. "

ro ""

if (avatar.corruption > 50) and (serveChoice == 4):
    "Rowan looked down on the broken noblewoman. Had he done nothing, another would take her place  some peasant girl, who knew nothing but hard work and poverty her entire life."
    "To see stuck up bitch like Delane reduced to such a state"
    "Rowan smiled and knelt beside her. She still stared into nothingness, tongue hanging out as she moaned."
    "He patted her gently on the cheek. Lovingly, almost."
    ro "Welcome to the new world, Lady Delane."
    "She moaned pathetically in response. How adorable!"
    "His spirits lifted, he headed out."
    $ avatar.remove_guilt(2)
    jump campMenu

elif (avatar.corruption < 50) and (serveChoice == 4):
    "Rowan looked down on the broken noblewoman. Had he done nothing, another would take her place  some peasant girl, who knew nothing but hard work and poverty her entire life."
    "Instead, the role of an Orc plaything fell to Delane."
    "Was this not justice?"
    "Without a word of commentary, he turned around and left the arena. There was much to be done."
    jump campMenu

elif serveChoice == 2:
    "Rowan looked down on the broken noblewoman."
    "Had he refused Jezera, his own fate might have been similar."
    if avatar.corruption > 50:
        "It was unfortunate that he had to sacrifice Delane to ensure his continued survival, but what other choice did he have?"
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(2)
    else:
        "How many more would he have to sacrifice to save himself?"
        $ avatar.add_guilt(2)
    "No matter - there was no point sticking around. Rowan turned around, and headed out."
    jump campMenu

elif serveChoice == 1:
    "Rowan looked down on the broken noblewoman, swallowing heavily."
    "I have to bide my time. Now is not the time to strike. The twins are too strong to resist now."
    "How often did he tell himself these excusesHe knew he would have to agree to some sacrifices when he embarked on this path, but this"
    "Wasnt this a little bit too much?"
    " No matter. Self-loathing wont undo the damage now. He should go, there were things that needed doing."
    $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
    jump campMenu
else:

    "Rowan looked down on the broken noblewoman. Had he done nothing"
    "Had he done nothing, this couldve been Alexia. Not here, no. But back in Castle Bloodmeen. Perhaps it wouldn't be orcs, but some other creatures. Driders maybe. Or some bizarre beast summoned by Jezera."
    "But none of it mattered, because Alexia was safe now."
    "But only as long as he kept being useful to the twins."
    if avatar.corruption > 50:
        "And as long as she was safe, no price was too high to pay."
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
    else:
        "Was it really right of him, sacrificing others just so his own wife could be safe? Perhaps not."
        "He didnt want to think about it."
    "There was no point in sticking around. Rowan turned around, and headed out  he had things that he needed to do."
    jump campMenu
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc



label tarishQuest:

scene bg30 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show tarish neutral at midright with dissolve

tar "So, humie, did ya find da woman yet?"

ro "It took a while, but shes being hidden away in one of the tents in the camp."

tar "Dat makes sense, Ulcro wouldnt want iz precious prize dat far away from im, and he has da orcs to make sure Batri an iz boyz couldnt just take her."

ro "The tent is guarded, yes. If I am to keep seeing her, Im going to have to keep trying to sneak in, and hopefully avoid being seen. I cant afford to get caught, even if I could fight my way out."

tar "Dats smart, dont want to bring any attention to yerself or our plans at da moment."
tar "Can ya get er out of da camp?"

ro "Itll be tough. For one, those guards? I may be able to sneak past them if I need to, but with a noblewoman in tow? I doubt she has spent much time skulking around forests."

tar "Dats alright, I got a few tricks up my sleeve dat can take care of the guards when da time comes."

ro "It is not just the guards, unfortunately."
ro "Life in the courts, and as a prisoner here, has made her very wary of others. In order to convince her to try to escape, even if it was just a ruse, would require her to trust me, and I suspect that trust wont be given easily."

tar "I cant help you wit dat one humie, you gonna have to win er over yaself. "

ro "Probably for the best. Even if you wanted to, I doubt you could offer much in the way of help. Adding an orc to the mix would only make her less likely to trust me, considering how she feels about your kind."

tar "It can be done though?"

ro "I think so. It will take some time to convince her to trust me Im sure, but eventually the chance of escape, even if it is a risk, will grow to be a more desirable option than being the prisoner of orcs for the rest of her life."

tar "So what do ya say, humie, will ya help me dispose of da dumb male orcs for good of tribe?"

menu:
    "Yes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Yes, I dont have time to waste with bruised male egos, and petty squabbles over women. Someone who could actually get things done around here would be a much better choice."
        ro "I will help you become leader of the tribe Tarish, in return for your support at a future point, of course."
        "The orc woman grinned, clearly happy that Rowan had come around to her way of thinking."
        tar "Dats gud, I knew dat da demons pink was not as dumb as other stupid males."
        tar "In order to get rid of dem, I need three things."
        tar "Da first is what we talked about earlier, I need ya to win da trust of da woman and convince her to escape da camp. Once ya get outside da camp, you will deliver er to me and my boyz, and we will take care of da rest."
        ro "And the other two things?"
        tar "I need sumthing to get rid of Batri and Ulcro. Missing humie slut will cause dem to fight, and we can take advantage of dis."
        tar "If ya can find me sum strong poison, I can have one of my spies put it on da weapons before da fight, dat way we kill two birds one stone."
        ro "I think I know a goblin merchant who will have something that we can use. And the last thing?"
        tar "Need sumthing to keep da humie nice and compliant after we get rid of da chief, which will help keep sum of da dumb males from leaving instead of serving a woman. Male orcs dumb, always get lost in humie pussy."
        ro "My mistress dabbles in that sort of thing, she might have something magical that will do the trick."
        tar "Get these things, convince pink slut to trust ya, and den return to me, and we get things rollin."
        ro "Okay."
        scene bg26 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind bg26
        ro "(I should continue to visit lady Delane until she trusts me enough to try and escape. When I get back to the castle, I can visit Cla-Min and Jezera about the other things that Tarish needs.)"
        $ get_cla_poison = True
        $ get_jez_potion = True
        $ tarish_path = True
        jump campMenu
    "No.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "No, I dont think so."
        ro "Delivering Delane to you would be a fate worse than what is already in store for her, and on top of that, I have no guarantees that the tribe would even follow a woman."
        "The orc woman scowled, angered by his lack of vision."
        tar "Pah! Stupid humie as dumb as other males after all. Gud luck dealing with Ulcro and Batri, ya deserve each other."
        scene black with fade
        "From the rather threatening look in her eyes, Rowan realized that this was his cue to leave, and, unless he wanted to risk the chance of violence, never come back."
        "This avenue of dealing with the camp's problems was now closed to him, that much was sure, and if he wanted the orcs to back him, he would now have to deal with Ulcro or Batri."
        $ tarish_angered = True
        jump campMenu









label tarishQuestCla:

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan arrived at the caravan in search of the goblin matron, the most likely person to have the poison that Tarish needed. Boxes and goods were strewn all around the place haphazardly, and Cla-Min was currently nowhere to be seen."

ro "Hello? Cla-Min? Are you here?"

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

"First, the sounds of rustling. And then, the goblin emerged from the back of her caravan carrying a box that Rowan assumed, from the way she was struggling, contained something rather heavy."
"Being the gentleman that he was, he rushed over to relieve her of the task."

cla "Oh Rowan, I didnt know you were here."

"The next line she over exaggerated to the point that it would have been unsubtle to even the densest person. The wink was, perhaps, the cherry on the cake."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "My hero."
cla "Im sorry for my absence, Im planning a new trade route through the wastes so I was preparing goods to be traded en route."
cla "Did you need something, or did you just come to visit because you missed me?"

"With this she flashed him a grin, with no doubt something dirty in mind. He wondered if all goblin women were this insatiable, or if she was exceptional among her race. "

ro "As nice as it is to see you, I did need something, and I was hoping that you might have it."

"Cla-Min let out a deliberately over the top sigh, before flashing him her usual cute smile."

cla "It is always work, work, work with you Rowan, you need to learn to take it easy a little more and have some fun. I could help you with that, you know."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Im sure the twins would be very happy if someone were to tell them I was working less in order to spend more time having fun."

cla "Fair point, but there offer is always there if you want it, lover boy."
cla "Anyway, what can I do to help you?"

ro "Noted. Im having some trouble dealing with a bunch of unruly orcs, and I was hoping youd have a little something that would help me take care of them."
ro "Poison."

cla "Theres that famous Rowan trickery that we goblins love so much. Hold on, I have just the thing."

"The goblin returned to the caravan before emerging a few minutes later, carrying a small vial filled with a thick, yellow liquid."

cla "Picked this up from the assassins guild on my last trip to Qerazel, should do the trick nicely."

ro "What is it?"

cla "Venom from the barb of a manticore. The most powerful poison they have, apparently. Cost me a pretty penny but it will kill even the strongest person within a few seconds of being introduced to their body."

ro "That will work perfectly, what do I owe you for it?"

cla "It is for something that the twins want you to do, no?"

ro "Yes."

cla "Then it is on the house."

ro "That is very generous of you, Cla-Min."

"She chuckled and then flashed him another of her winning smiles."

cla "What can I say? I like the idea of you owing me one."

ro "Id better go, but thanks for this, really."

cla "Its fine, I need to get back to work anyway."
cla "Dont be a stranger."

$ get_cla_poison = False
$ got_cla_poison = True
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note22')
$ avatar.add_tool("poison_for_tarish")
return








label tarishQuestJez:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with moveinright

je "Ah Rowan, there you are. Did you need something?"

"Rowan was surprised that the demoness had sought him out. He hadnt told anyone about his plans, but as usual, she seemed to already know what was going on."

ro "How did you know?"

je "I have my ways, but a woman never discloses her secrets."
je "Out with it hero."

ro "Ive been having some trouble dealing with the orcs-"

je "Stupid brutes, I know, but my brother insists on dealing with them. I suppose we do need the manpower, after all."

ro "It isnt so much manpower in this case."

"Jezera perked up, shifting from the usual nonchalant demeanor that seemed to be her natural state."

je "Oh?"

ro "The men are fighting over a human noblewoman they captured in a recent raid, and it has brought the entire camp to a standstill, as well as causing divisions between the factions that have formed as a result."

je "I had heard this. Typical men."

ro "Theres an orc, a female, who is trying to take advantage of this situation to take power, and has promised to aid us if I assist her in doing so."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"Jezera grinned, and rubbed her hands together."

je "A female orc outsmarting the stupid men? Oh I do like this idea. What can I do to help?"


if goal2_completed == True:

    ro "Well, she needs something to increase the noblewomans libido, and I was thinking, since you had the ring you used on Helayna-"

    je "That was a one of a kind Im afraid. Unfortunately, I did not create the thing, it was something I picked up on my travels."

    ro "Couldnt you just make another?"

    je "I could, but it is ancient magic, and to be honest, I dont entirely understand it. Trying to recreate it would be dangerous, and I doubt killing the woman is the desired effect, no?"

    ro "Ah."

    je "Worry not, my hero, I have another way to help you with your problem. It wont be as permanent as the ring, but it will do the trick all the same."
else:


    ro "I need something to make lady Delane a little moreReceptive to the orcs advances. This seemed like something that would be right up you alley."

    "The demoness laughed, and once again flashed him a big grin."

    je "Oh yes, my hero. I have something that will do the trick, dont worry."


je "I need a few hours to put something together, but it will be in your room waiting for you tonight when you return."

ro "Thanks, I appreciate it."

je "Think nothing of it, it is all in our service anyway."

"Her mouth twisted into a strange smile. To Rowan, it struck him that it might be something similar to the way a predator looks at its prey."

je "Now, dont you have other things that you should be doing?"

$ get_jez_potion = False
$ got_jez_potion = True
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note21')
return









label tarishQuestReturn:

scene bg30 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show tarish neutral at midright with dissolve

if (got_jez_potion == True) and (got_cla_poison == True) and (delane_trust > 2):
    jump tarishQuestComplete
else:

    pass




tar "So humi, is everything ready for da plan to commence?"

ro "Not yet, I still have a few things to take care of."

tar "Den why da fuck are yous wasting time 'ere den?"

jump campMenu


label tarishQuestComplete:



tar "So humi, is everything ready for da plan to commence?"

menu:
    "Yes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ delane_abduction = True
        pass
    "No.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I need a bit more time to get things sorted."
        tar "Hurry da fuck up den, we don't 'ave foreva ya know."
        jump campMenu


$ avatar.remove_tool("poison_for_tarish")

ro "Yes, I have both of the things that you asked for, and Delane trusts me enough to try to escape."

tar "Dats gud, I knew I could trust yous to get it done. Hand em over."

"Rowan handed over the items that he had acquired from Cla-Min and Jezera to the grinning orc, who tucked them into her clothing where they could be concealed safely on her person."

tar "Yous dont worry about these now. I take care of poison before challenge when dumb orcs are yelling at each other. Everyone will be busy watching dat, easy to have spy slip in da tents."

ro "And the escape?"

tar "Yous go later tonight. I make sure guards are orcs dat are loyal to me, not Ulcro, they wont try an stop yous. Once yous get er outta da camp, I be waiting in da forest to take er off yous hands."

"Rowan felt a tinge of guilt inside from betraying lady Delane. She thought she was escaping, but she was merely being moved from one jailer to another."

ro "And the woman?"

tar "Dont yous worry about da humie slut. With what yous got us from da bloo lady, shell be enjoying erself in no time, as will da rest of da boyz."

if avatar.corruption > 49:
    "She let out a belly shaking laugh, and to Rowans surprise, he found himself chuckling along with her."
else:

    "She let out a belly shaking laugh, which only increased the level to which Rowan felt uncomfortable with the whole thing."

tar "Youa go now, I see you in da forest later."

scene black with fade

if avatar.corruption > 49:
    "Rowan knew he should feel disgusted at his actions, but he couldnt help smile at the thought of a horny noblewoman being forced to learn her new place as the orcs used her again and again."
else:


    "Rowan nodded and left, his mind much darker than it had been when he entered the tent earlier."
    $ avatar.add_guilt(10)

scene bg26 with fade

"Tarish and her girls would handle all the operational support  distract the guards, secure the way out of the camp, and make sure nobody randomly stumbles upon Rowan and his target as they make their 'escape'."
"All Rowan had to do, was get Delane out of the quarters, across the camp, and near the guard towers next to Tarish tents. Simple in theory."
"In practice, a single mistake and he'll have a few hundred orcs out to get his head."
"The similarities between now and the Siege of Karst were not lost to him. Amazing how often his duties had him sneak through orc camps."
"But this was not the time to reminiscent about the past. Once more, Rowan found himself near Delane's prison tent."
"As always, he waited patiently for the inevitable lapse in the guards' routine, and sneaked inside."

jump orciadEscape
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('first_visit_ulcro', triggers='orciad_ulcro', conditions=("week >= 4",), run_count=1, group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('visitUlcro_repeat', triggers='orciad_ulcro', conditions=("week >= 4", 'rowan_met_ulcro=="repeat visit"'), depends=('first_visit_ulcro',), group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)



    event('repeat_meetings_with_ulcro', triggers='orciad_ulcro', conditions=("week >= 4", 'rowan_met_ulcro=="met"'), depends=('first_visit_ulcro',),
        group='orciad_camp', priority=pr_map_res)



label first_visit_ulcro:


scene bg26 with fade
$ rowan_met_ulcro = 'repeat visit'

"Rowan set off towards the center of the main camp, at which there was a small hill that Ulcro had set up his tent, surrounded by those belonging to his lieutenants. As the hero got closer, he noticed that the orcs around him were getting older and more scarred."
"These soldiers were clearly veterans of the previous war, many of them still wore Bloodmeen issued armor with Karnas's sigil upon it."
"They also cared greatly for their equipment, actively cleaning and maintaining it. He even saw one who was sharpening axes and swords on a grindstone."
"At the base of the commander's hill sat a carved wooden altar dedicated to Kharos. None were currently praying at the altar, but Rowan spotted an offering had been placed there recently. A rather grisly trophy he decided not to examine too closely."

show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

os "Human, we hear from Tarish you be demon's errand boy. Say why you here at warchief's tents?"

if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    ro "The one whom I serve is the son of Kharnas and has taken possession of Bloodmeen castle. I'm gathering the armies that continue the fight in the name of the many faced God to join together, Ulcro is needed once again."
    "The orc eyed Rowan suspiciously for several moments, then spoke again."
    os "Then follow me."
    jump ulcroFirstMeeting
else:

    ro "I represent the new lords of Bloodmeen, who've come seeking soldiers and warriors to join them once again. As he was one of the great generals of the last war, I have great interest in meeting with Ulcro."
    "The orc eyed Rowan suspiciously for several moments, then spoke again."
    os "If you truly respect Ulcro, prove it with a gift. Give him a weapon worthy of a general of Bloodmeen, then he will meet with you."
    ro " Of course. I wouldnt want to be seen as disrespectful."
    ro "(Cla-Min will probably have something I could use. Better not be stingy about the quality, I wont get a third chance at this.)"

    if check_in_inventory("masterful_axe") == True:
        ro " And as it happens, I carry the finest steel, for the finest of orc warchiefs."
        " And as it happens, I carry the finest steel, for the finest of orc warchiefs."
        jump ulcroFirstMeeting
    else:

        $ caravan_shop.add_tool("masterful_axe")

        $ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note3')
        jump campMenu






label visitUlcro_repeat:


os "If you truly respect Ulcro, prove it with a gift. Give him a weapon worthy of a general of Bloodmeen, then he will meet with you."

if check_in_inventory("masterful_axe") == True:
    ro "I carry the finest steel, for the finest of orc warchiefs."
    "He presented the axe to the guard. The orc focused his beady eyes on it, and after a moment of consideration gave Rowan a short nod, and moved aside."
    jump ulcroFirstMeeting
else:

    ro "(Cla-Min will probably have something I could use. Better not be stingy about the quality, I wont get a third chance at this.)"
    jump campMenu



label ulcroFirstMeeting:

scene bg30 with fade
show ulcro neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft


$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note3')

"After giving a moment for his eyes to adjust to the darkness of the tent, the leader of this horde of orcs came into vision."
"Sitting on a throne of sorts was an older orc, covered in scars and missing an eye. He was slouched down, but watched the new arrival with great intensity. Rowan could tell at once that this was a veteran of many battles, like himself."
"Even though Ulcro was maintaining every appearance of being calm and uninterested, the human could see how tense his muscles were, how he was holding his axe in such a way that it could be brought to bare in an instance, if necessary."

if check_in_inventory("masterful_axe") == True:
    ro "I bring you gifts and greetings from Bloodmeen, great warlord Ulcro."
    "Lowering his head, he offered the axe to the towering orc. The warchief paid it no heed, and simply pointed to his left, telling Rowan to set it aside among the many weapons placed in the tent."
    $ avatar.remove_tool("masterful_axe")
else:

    ro "I bring you greetings from Bloodmeen, great warlord Ulcro."

ulc "Rowan. Tell me, what's a great hero of humans doing as a demon's messenger?"

"So, the warchief knew who Rowan was. Given his age and rank, it should have been more surprising if he hadn't. The hero admonished himself silently, then changed plans."

ro "Someone important to me was taken away. We humans can be a bit, sentimental."

"To Rowan's surprise, the orc actually chuckled and seemed to relax!"

ulc "A year ago I wouldn't have understood, now I do. My heart has been stolen by a woman I cannot please. Rowan, help me reach my beloved's heart like she has taken mine and I will gladly serve your master."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"This was the third time that the orc's words had surprised Rowan and this time he wasn't able to keep it from showing on his face."

ulc "Do not be so surprised. Orcs can love too. My lovely lady lost her home and now I want to give her a new one."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "The human woman that Batri's raiders found?"

"The chief spat on the ground."

ulc "That bastard almost did unspeakable things to my love. She is no mere woman, she is of noble blood. Though this is also a part of my troubles with her, it is a trouble I intend to overcome for her sake."

ro "Can talk to her? Is she in your tent?"

ulc "No. She isn't here or in any of my commander's tents. She is hidden away somewhere safe, it isn't your place to see her."

ro "Well then, can you at least tell me what exactly is the problem?"

"Ulcro waved his arms around the room."

ulc "This! An orc camp isn't a place for a noblewoman! She doesn't have proper beds, proper clothes, or proper food! I want to convince her I can give her just as good a life as she had back in her family's home."
ulc "I don't care if you steal, buy, or even make those treasures for her, just bring them to me! If you need a raiding party I will provide you one, but I refuse to let this army go anywhere until my love accepts me!"
ulc "Then, and only then, will your master get his soldiers."

ro "I understand. It was an honor to meet you, warchief."

"Ulcro merely gave a dismissive wave, done with the hero for the time being."


$ journal.add_quest_note('orciad', 'note5')
$ rowan_met_ulcro = 'met'
$ giftHuntAvailable = True
jump campMenu






label repeat_meetings_with_ulcro:



if ulcro_path < 2:
    scene bg30 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show ulcro neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
    ulc "The lady iz as angry as always. You take her more gifts, den we talk."

elif ulcro_path == 2:
    scene bg30 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show ulcro neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
    ulc "I think she iz starting to come around, but she needs more. Convince her, den we talk."
else:

    jump eleanorUlcroPath4


ro "Very well."

jump campMenu

label eleanorUlcroPath4:

scene bg30 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show ulcro neutral at center with dissolve
show eleanor dress happy at edgeright with dissolve

"Rowan walked into Ulcros tent, only to find an unusual occupant. Delane was sitting at the side of Ulcros seat, with hair disheveled in a telling way. Ulcro had his arm around her, and despite the strangeness of the scene Delane was looking back at him with tender eyes."

ulc "Thanks to yous help, I haz what I sought. A beautiful concubine dat loves an' accepts me. I am ready to follow yous Master."
ulc "But, one problem remains. Dat boy. Batri."
ulc "He want a fight, a fight. So Ulcro will give him one."

show eleanor dress concerned at edgeright with dissolve

"Lady Eleanor tilted her head at the conversation."

ele "Rowan!?"
ele "So you were working for Ulcro?"

"Rowan went to a single knee and lowered his head."

ro "No, my lady. I serve other forces. Ones who understood that the best result for everyone would be Ulcro continuing to lead this tribe, with you by his side."

show eleanor dress happy at edgeright with dissolve

ele "I underestimated your slyness, hero."

show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "And yet, you dont say that as though it were a bad thing."

ele "I suppose not."

ulc "Yous come back in few days, den you see what happen to those who challenge Ulcro."

$ ulcro_path = 5
$ delane_status = "ulcro"
jump campMenu
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc




init python:



    event('orc_tribe_neutral', triggers='map_res_13', conditions=("world._cur_map_uid == 'rosaria_map'",), group='map_res_orc_tribe', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)

    event('orc_tribe_injury', triggers='map_res_13', group='map_res_orc_tribe', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)

    event('orc_tribe_diplomacy', triggers='map_res_13', group='map_res_orc_tribe', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)



    event('weakened_tribe', triggers='map_res_13', group='map_res_orc_tribe', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)


label orc_tribe_neutral:

$ avatar.add_exp (50)



$ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1)
"Rowan had discovered a small tribe of orcs, hiding in the Rosarian wilds! It wasn't a terribly large group, but it was still rather amazing that they'd managed to stay hidden for so long from the baron's men."
"In fact, this group was likely fleeing from Prothean armies, forced into a nomadic lifestyle seeking a place where they could live in peace. At least, whatever constituted peace for orcs."
"Even now, Rowan could see a fight break out between two of the brutes. He didn't know what it was about, but there was a tension among this group."
"Soon afterwards, a being landed in their midst with a crash. The fight was soon forgotten and everyone turned to face the new arrival: a red demon with an offer for these lost creatures."

return





label orc_tribe_injury:

$ avatar.add_exp (50)


$ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1)
"In most cases, orcs respected one thing: martial might."
"So when his master was unavailable to make first contact with potential recruits, it was up to Rowan to make the case for Bloodmeen on his behalf. A first contact that would require a demonstration for the Twin's armies."


if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 5, 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

    $ released_fix_rollback()
    "Rowan proved to be more than capable, defeating every orc that sought to challenge him. By the end of the evening, they all agreed to swear fealty to Castle Bloodmeen, and Rowan simply pointed them to the nearest portal."
    return

elif avatar.skill_roll("combat", 5, 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    "Ever the capable fighter, Rowan able to triumph over all the orc challengers, even if some of them did get some lucky hits on him."
    "Nevertheless, by the end of the evening, they all agreed to swear fealty to Castle Bloodmeen, and Rowan simply pointed them to the nearest portal."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing", "blunt", "arms"], "light_damage")
    return
else:


    $ released_fix_rollback()
    "Although Rowan was a very capable fighter, he wasn't able to defeat all challengers this day. His injuries were simply too great to continue. This was a great disappointment to the orcs, causing them to become much more reluctant recruits."
    "In the end, Andras was forced to sweep by the camp himself, swashing a few heads to get the orcs to obey, very clearly expressing his belief it should be Rowans head being knocked around."
    $ change_favor('andras', -1)
    $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing", "blunt", "arms"], "heavy_damage")
    return






label orc_tribe_diplomacy:

$ avatar.add_exp (50)


"A group of orcish refugees had made this part of Rosaria their home, for the time being. They were a people long use to rejection and being hunted. Learning from Andras that he had a place for them in his armies gave them hope, but they were wary."
"Rowan took it upon himself to try and assuage their fears of being driven out once more if they joined, or that the twins would only lose the coming war as Karnas had."


if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

    $ released_fix_rollback()
    "His words moved them and many were inspired when they learned that it was him who was guiding the actions of the twins. A hero of man would know how to defeat men."
    "The red demon was somewhat dismayed to discover that it was Rowan and not him that had inspired his new recruits, but he did not argue with results."

    $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 2)
    return
else:

    $ released_fix_rollback()
    "His words fell on deaf ears. A human was weak, a human didn't know what he was talking about. Andras laughed at Rowan's attempt, claiming that orcs only listened to strength."
    "They weren't listening to the demon either, he silently noted to himself. There would be some recruits from here, but not as many as Rowan had thought he might be able to get."
    $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 0.5)
    return






label weakened_tribe:


$ avatar.add_exp (50)


"Rowan found a small tribe of orcs clinging to the hills in the Rosarian countryside. At first, he expected they would be eager allies. However the orcs he encountered, while not hostile, were weary of him."
"They shied away from his gaze and only spoke to him in short bursts before claiming they had other tasks to do."
"Rowan instead spoke to their chief. The orc chief was a greybeard, an oddity for a society where living past your prime years is so often considered a sign of weakness. He apologized for his peoples rudeness."
"The clans mightiest warriors had been slain in a brutal battle with the local garrison. This clans fighting was only a pittance of its former glory. A human attempting to raise an army could only spell disaster."
"The chief assured Rowan of his peoples eagerness for war. His own son had died on that field. If he could harm the humans, then his sons ghost would look upon him with favor."
"He suggested that in lieu of fighting men, that the tribe offer what money and jewels it had to Rowans treasury."
"Taking some time to consider the offer, Rowan looks around camp. Indeed, most of the orcs he saw were the weak, the lame, the mothers, and those orcs whom fortune had favored with old age."
"However, a few males of fighting age could be found among the tents. They could perhaps produce a token levy. But, such a levy would cost the tribe the few scraps of youth that remained to it."

menu:
    "Accept the money.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan considered his options. While his own forces could always use fighting men, he doubted hed get many from here."
        "Besides, the loss of whatever men remained might leave the tribe in dire straights should something happen to them requiring the need to defend themselves. It wouldnt be right to take what protection they had."
        "He returned to the chief and agreed to take a monetary sum. The chief, smiling from ear to ear, led Rowan behind his simple wooden throne and produced an ivory box. Its carved spotless exterior was something totally foreign to an orc camp."
        "The chief opened it up, revealing an interior stuffed with cold coins and shattered jewelry. Rowan picked up a smashed golden bracelet with a name carved on the interior."
        "Money was money. Rowan thanked the chief for his support, and rode off. Leaving the poor orc tribe to their recovery."

        $ change_treasury(20)
        return
    "Insist on recruiting soldiers.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan considered his options. While a gift of gold always had its uses, his armies desperately needed fighting men. Certainly, these orcs couldnt produce a retinue, but their numbers would be a welcome addition to his own forces."
        "Their own safety wasnt off too much importance. They were just orcs afterall. Rowan was sure that the young males currently at their mothers skirts would soon be hulking killing machines to replace their fathers."
        "He returned to the orc chief and repeating his request for soldiers. The chief nodded along sadly, but could not refuse a request of this sort. The honor of his son and his clan demanded they fight alongside the forces of Bloodmeen."
        "With a sigh, he told Rowan that he could bring with him any fighter still capable of holding a war axe."
        "Rowan rode through the village. Gruff orcish warriors said terse goodbyes to their brood, and recent mothers changed from their torn aprons into war pelts. He took one last look around the village as they marched off."
        "It was quiet."

        $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1)
        return

    "Revitalize the tribe with slaves, supplies and weapons." if Dungeon.prisoners > 4 and castle.treasury > 49 and castle._iron > 4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        "Rowan considered his options. While a gift of gold always had its uses, his armies desperately needed fighting men. Not just now, but in the future as well."
        "He refused the thinly veiled bribe, and instead offered a counter-proposal: In return for their allegiance, Castle Bloodmeen would provide them slaves, food, tools and weapons, all in generous capacity."
        "Everything they needed to rebuild and prosper, would be granted to them. As long they would send young warriors for training to castle Bloodmeen."
        "He could swear he saw tears in the chiefs eyes as he finished speaking. The orc fell to his knees, and swore his loyalty, reciting more vows than Rowan ever suspected the orcs might possess."
        "With a snap of his fingers, the hero turned this dying camp into a village with a future. It was an odd feeling, inspiring hope in orcs of all races. But as long as it got the job done, he didnt mind that much."
        $ change_prisoners(-5)
        $ change_treasury(-50)
        $ castle._iron -= 5
        $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1)
        $ change_morale(5)
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('orc_feminist_camp', triggers='map_res_13', group='map_res_orc_tribe', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)

label orc_feminist_camp:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"When he saw the female guards at the gates, he didnt take notice."

show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

"When he couldnt see any male orcs around the village, with the exception of a few kids that couldnt be older than six, a certain suspicion arose within him."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"And finally, when he was allowed to enter the chiefs tent after a short explanation of his intent, his growing suspicion was fully confirmed."

show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve

ro "I take it theres some backstory here?"

orcm2 "Men stoopid. Always fight over human sluts. Think with da dicks, not da brains."

"Rowan thought it an unjust generalization, but with two female warriors pointing their spears at him, he chose to respond with an apologetic smile instead."
"The backstory in question proved to be a simple one. This particular tribe served in the vanguard of Karnas army, and used to count its members in thousands. But after going through eleven different tribe leaders-"

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"-one of which Rowan had a nagging suspicion he was personally responsible for the demise of, given the recounting of the battle, a fact he decided to keep to himself-"

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"-the wife of the first one decided that enough is enough, and it was time to cut their losses and pack home. A decision that did not sit well with the twelfth warchief-"

show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve

"-and this one Rowan was absolutely certain he was responsible for killing, unless there was more than one orc warleader who chose to paint male genitalia on his cheeks as a sign of virility-"

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve


"- and the tribe split up. Most of the women went with the new matron, who now sat before him, while the men stuck with Karnas. Given how the war ended, he had to commend the matrons foresight."

" Not it was particularly difficult to foresee how the war would end, given how the same conflict played out numerous times in the past, but orcs werent known for learning from past mistakes."
"Regardless, this now led to a difficult conundrum. Given the tribes history, he couldnt really see how he could convince them to join a yet another demon-driven crusade"
"But at the same time, he could just have Andras wrap the place up, in the usual fashion."

menu:
    "Propose a loose alliance.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "It wasnt ideal, but it was making the best of a bad situation. Surely there would be no shortage of hotheaded young orcs whod rather join in on the fight, than waste away in some gods-forsaken valley."
        "His assumption was correct, and the matron looked covertly pleased with the suggestion of taking the village troublemakers away."
        $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 0.3)
        $ castle.villages_income += 0.3
        return
    "Convince the orcs with your body.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump orcfeministSex
    "Call in Andras.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        "As amusing as their little community was, it was not Rowans job to support local social experiments."
        "Keeping his expression straight, he politely inquired on the matters of the village further. Then, once he was away from prying eyes, he touched his amulet and sent his current location to his demonic overlord."
        "As always, Andras fell upon the village like a plague of locusts, cutting orcs left and right. Against such overwhelming difference of power, the village was quick to surrender."
        "Most agreed to serve. Some, especially the elderly, stated theyd rather die on their feet than live on their knees."
        "Andras applauded the sentiment, then broke a few knees to swiftly uncover the faulty reasoning behind it, and had the remaining opposition collared and sent back to the castle as slaves."
        $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 0.3)
        $ change_prisoners(5)
        return

    "Tell them about Tarish." if orciad_ally == "tarish":
        hide rowan with dissolve
        "The village matron was not the first orcess Rowan had met that thought she could do a better job leading them than men."
        "He retold the tale of the conflict between Ulcro and Batri, and how, ultimately, with trickery and guile, it was Tarish who emerged victorious and now led the biggest orc army in Rosaria."
        "Suffice to say, the matron was impressed. She asked to meet Tarish in person, and promised her support in full if the tale proves true."
        "Rowan arranged for the meeting to happen, then went on his way, letting his subordinates handle the rest."
        $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1)
        return


label orcfeministSex:

ro "I understand, and sympathize with your plight. Most of the men I served under where like that as well."
ro "Aggressive, domineering, needlessly violent."
ro "Personally, I prefer a Softer approach."

"He lowered his voice ever so slightly, adding a seductive undertone to his words. But the matron either remained oblivious to it, or chose to purposely ignore it."
"The two guards by his sides, however, responded more keenly to his attempts. The one on his left eyed his crotch with poorly concealed interest, while the one on his right wiggled her eyebrows at her companion."

orcm2 "Bah, men always the same. Make empty promises, give no guarantees. Heard it a dozen times. Leave me."

"He bowed before the camp leader, and left the tent. It wasnt long before the two guards approached him, the one leading them flashing him a toothy grin."

grino "Well, well, well Been a while since we had such a fine male wander here. How long has it been?"

shyo "A year Methinks?"

grino "Methinks a year too And to think our good matron was so quick to dismiss him The old hag forgot the benefits of having a dick around."

show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

"Her hand gripped his ass suddenly, making him yelp."

grino "Though personally, Id like to have a go at THAT, than take in the thing between his legs And you?"

shyo "Is a real one Better?"

grino "Oh, SO much BETTER."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"Rowan eyed his newfound supporters. The grinning orcess was tall, muscular, and kept rubbing his butt quite shamelessly. The second one was more lithe, more generously gifted around the chest, but evidently lacking in self-confidence."

ro "I take it you dont exactly approve of how things are done around here?"

grino "Oh I do approve! Its just that some of us think that as we sit here, twiddling our thumbs waiting for gods knows what, the world moves on without us."
grino "And in time, it will forget us. Or crush us to dust so we fit whatever new grand design it has for the orcs, without ever asking us for our opinion."
grino "So I tell you what As long as your demon masters let us keep some male slaves for entertainment, we wont mind throwing in with you lot And dont worry about any Internal opposition. Thats my problem now, not yours."
grino "Though of course, we would need a Proof of good intentions, hm?"

"She pushed in direction of one of the tents, and brought out a Quite imposing strap-on from one of her belt sacks. Rowan didnt know why she carried it around, though seeing the shy orcess blush at the sight of it, he could make an educated guess."

grino "Get on with it, mister human Id like to see this settled by sunrise."

menu:
    "Betray they guards and try diplomacy again.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Thats a bit quick, dont you think?"
        grino "And whats the point of waiting?"
        ro "All I can say I need some time to discuss this with my superiors, alright? Ill get back at you tomorrow."
        "The orcs grumbled but agreed, with the domineering shooting him unpleasant glances. No matter."
        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            hide rowan with dissolve
            "By noon the following day, both of them ended up with their head on pikes, charged with treason. The matron was grateful for his information, not at all surprised there were those who would see her deposed."
            "In the end they agreed to a simple, yet favorable arrangement. The village would pay a considerable weekly tribute and send most of their young to serve in the Bloodmeen army."
            $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 0.5)
            $ castle.villages_income += 0.5
            return
        else:
            hide rowan with dissolve
            "Sadly his attempt at revealing the brewing mutiny proved fruitless, as matron would not believe a single word from Rowans mouth."
            "Further negotiations broke down quickly, leaving Rowan with a simple choice: To leave, or to call in Andras and let him sort this place out."
            menu:
                "Subjugate the village by force.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    $ avatar.corruption += 3
                    "As always, Andras fell upon the village like a plague of locusts, cutting orcs left and right. The matron and her guards were among the first to fall, courtesy of Rowan himself."
                    "After that, the village was quick to surrender. Most agreed to serve. Some, especially the elderly, stated theyd rather die on their feet than live on their knees."
                    "Andras applauded the sentiment, then broke a few knees to swiftly uncover the faulty reasoning behind it, and had the remaining opposition collared and sent back to the castle as slaves."
                    $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 0.3)
                    $ change_prisoners(5)
                    return
                "Just leave them be.":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    $ avatar.corruption -= 3
                    $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
                    "Despite the twins quotas, it just didnt feel right to destroy a settlement that for the most part managed to live in peace with the surrounding villages."
                    "With a heavy heart, Rowan bid the orcs goodbye, knowing fully well hed have to try extra hard to make up for the loss here."
                    return
    "Use your ass for diplomacy.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump orcfeministSex2


label orcfeministSex2:

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

ro "If you insist so much"

grino "Oh I do~"

show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

"She shoved him again, making sure Rowan had no false impression on who was going to be the top dog in this relationship. The shy orcess followed after them, fidgeting with every step."

grino "Now get out of that shirt, before I rip it open!"

show rowan necklace naked at center with dissolve

"He didnt have to be told twice. Taking his shirt off, he flexed his muscular chest, eliciting a surprised gasp from the shy one. She was clearly not accustomed to the sight, and kept avoiding his eyes."
"Her friend, on the other hand, was much more brazen in her ogling."

grino "Damn Thats one hot piece of ass... Do you like it too?"

shyo "Y-yes"

"The dominant orcess coiled around her meek partner like a snake ensnaring her prey, whispering sweetly in her ear."
"Whenever the hesitant girl tried to look away, she would gently push her face back in Rowans direction, and her eyes would always venture to his chest, or to the bulge in his pants."

grino "Poor girl Never had it in her to disobey our good matron and venture outside to find herself a nice cock to fuck."
grino "I hope this makes you happy, human"

"She playful twirled the intimidating strap-on, then slid it between the shy orcess thighs, making her moan sweetly."

grino "Shes not a virgin, but I guarantee yours will be the first real dick shes ever had."

menu:
    "I consider it an honour.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass
    "(What is up with people and their fixation on virgins...)":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He simply did not get what the fuss was all about, but after eyeing the strap-on again, wisely decided to keep that thought to himself."
        ro "I consider it an honour."

grino "Good. You should."

"Another gasp escaped the meek girl as his cock sprung worth, half erect but growing from the perverse display before his eyes, the domineering orcess still teasing and groping her less experienced friend."
"The shy orcess struggled to escape her friends grasp, but did so with no actual strength or real effort in her movements. A futile display, that convinced no-one sans the girl herself."

grino "Come on now, enough playing coy. Touch it."

shyo "Its so..."

grino "{b}Touch it.{/b}"

"This time her voice was sharp as commanding, and the other orcess almost yelped in surprise. Still shivering, she approached Rowan."

show rowan necklace naked aroused at center with dissolve

"Her hand touched his cock, first shyly, but with every stroke growing more confident in her caress. She watched, wide-eyed, as it hardened under the slow dance of her delicate fingers."

shyo " So warm"

grino "A dildo can be fun, but nothing beats the real deal."

"Rowan blinked, the shy orcess suddenly disappearing from his view, leaving behind her a loud eep!. The grinning one shoved her onto the bed, tired of her antics."

grino "Alright slut. Now you strip. And make it quick."

"Reduced to the role of a bystander, Rowan watched the orcess help her friend, tearing one piece of clothing after the other, seemingly callously, but the more he looked, the clearer it became she wasnt destroying anything too valuable"
"A game they had played several times, it seemed..."

grino "There you go Open wide."

"Flashing Rowan a cocky grin, the domineering orcess guided her partners hands to her crotch. The hesitant fingers wrapped around her pussy lips, and with her legs spread wide, the shy orc presented her honeypot to the hero."

shyo "P-please dont stare Its embarrassing"

show rowan necklace naked at center with dissolve

grino "Dont stare, dont look, kyaa, its embarrassing! Oh, do you never grow tired of that act?"
grino "I certainly dont, haha!"

"It would be a lie to say he wasnt seeing the charm either. The shy orcess had a lithe, slender body, without a hint of fat in it, but not as muscular as to appear amazonian. The modest, but pleasantly rounded breasts added an air of femininity to an otherwise fighters body."
"And the shy, reluctant act, so clearly masking fascination and desire, from the way her eyes constantly ventured to his cock, to the heaving of her breasts and way she licked her lips..."

if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna == True:
    "This must have been what his and Helayns first time would look like, if things turned out differently."
    "Maybe without the additional company."
else:
    "Alexia was a lot less bashful during their first time But this was also nice."

grino "What are you waiting for, you dumb hunk? Show my little slut what it means to be with a man!"

"An uncertain smile graced the shy orcess as he climbed atop of her, his hard phallus pressing against her stomach. Voice wavering, she begged him:"

shyo "P-please be gentle?"

grino "Ha! Be anything but!"

menu:
    "Go hard.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I think your mistress knows your body a lot better than you do..."
        scene black with fade
        shyo "E-eh? AAAh!"

        scene cg401 with fade
        pause 3
        "A pained moan escaped her lips as Rowan pushed into her savagely, having no problem in penetrating her wet pussy. Despite all her halfhearted noes and resultants protests, her lower lips offered no resistance, parting welcomingly before Rowan."
        shyo " Aaa-aaah?!"
        grino "Ahaha! Whats with that perverted moan you slut? You never scream like that under me! Trying to make me jealous?!"
        shyo "N-noo-aah!"
        "Her words of denial drowned under her own moans, and soon conversation proved impossible, the shy orcess responding to his rapid thrust with sweet cries of ecstasy, completely ignoring her friend."
        grino "So quick to forget about the one who first showed her how much fun it is to play with your own pussy Im hurt!"
        grino "I think Ill have to punish you human, for turning her against me."
        "He felt her feel his ass again, a wet finger pushing against his lower entrance. His surprised gasp was quickly silenced when the orcess below threw herself at him, sealing his lips with a passionate kiss."
        grino "So you do you remember where your loyalties lie! Keep him steady for me"
    "Go easy.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene black with fade
        show rowan necklace naked behind black
        ro "Shh Relax I promise it will feel divine."

        scene cg401 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg401
        pause 3
        "Rather than take her savagely, he cupped her face gently, caressing her cheek as the tip of his cock teased her entrance. She looked almost confused at the unexpected gesture."
        grino "What are you playing at, human?"
        ro "Nothing Just making sure she enjoys herself."
        shyo "I-I Mmmm?!"
        "He silenced her protests with a passionate kiss, his hands exploring her feminine mounds. Slowly, he pushed her lower lips open. There was no need for hurry. Hell show these women how a hero-"
        ro "?!"
        shyo "Aaa-ah!"
        "Someone slapped him in the ass with full force, the sudden sensation making him jerk violently. He thrust into the orcess, sliding easily, but-"
        grino "Dont forget why youre here, human. Its not to please just her, but also {b}me{/b}."
        grino "I think Ill have to punish both of you for trying to hog all the fun"
        "He felt her feel his ass again, a wet finger pushing against his lower entrance. In a surprising reversal, his pained gasps were silenced with a passionate kiss as well, as the orcess under him threw herself into his arms."
        grino "Feeling remorseful now? Ha, fair enough! Keep him steady for me"

"He shuddered as she kept prodding and exploring his insides, spreading some sort oily substance inside his anus. Wet and ready..."

grino "Now, tell me you want it."

ro "I-"

grino "Not you, you dunce. Her!"
grino "Tell me you want me to fuck you through the human on top of you. Tell me you want to feel me thrust his cock right into that slutty pussy of yours!"

shyo "I- I- I-"

grino "Enough playing coy! Tell me what you want!"

shyo "I-I-"
shyo "I want you to fuck me with a male cock! I want to feel you fuck me, and have a dick inside of me! It just feels so, so..."

"She took the finger out, and soon, he felt something else, something much bigger, replace it."

grino "Treacherous little cunt Ill make sure to punish you good for that~"



scene cg402 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg402
pause 3

ro "A-ah!"

"He couldnt stop the pained moan as she brutally forced the stone strap-on into his ass. She showed him only the bare minimum of consideration, just enough to avoid ripping him apart, but not enough to make the process in any way pleasurable."
"As she pushed into him further, the orcess below him embraced him in an almost loving fashion, kissing his lips and his face, whispering sweet nothings into his ear."

shyo "I-I know how it feels J-just relax, it will soon feel really good~"

"The warmth of her body contrasted with the cold stone up his ass, contrasted with her wet, needy pussy~"

grino "Damn youre tight! You must not be doing this very often!"

ro "Can you please- aaah!"

show cg403 with dissolve
pause 3

"She shoved it all the way in, pushed him all the way into her lover~"

grino "How does her pussy feel, human?"

ro "G-great~"

grino "Fuck Im jealous But Ill make use of what I have Now Start pulling out slowly"

"What followed Rowan could only describe as several hours of lust driven insanity. The Orcess would not let him rest. Pulling his hair, slapping his ass, she had him follow her bidding, her stone cock in his ass proof of his submission."
"Her artificial dick set the tempo, tempo Rowan had to follow religiously. Whenever hed feel her pull out, he pulled out as well. When she pushed, he relaxed, his hard dick thrusting into the panting lover under him."

shyo "M-more! Please, mo-ore!"

show cg404 with dissolve
pause 3

"Thrice he came in her. Normally it would be nearing his limit, but with his ass stimulated he would not go soft, the sensation below his waist slowly growing into a mixture of pain and pleasure."
"It was sweet agony, accompanied by grunts of efforts, triumphant laughter, and almost constant cries of ecstasy."

shyo "Y-yes! Fuck me more! Both of you, fuck m-me mooore!"
shyo " I-I never knew a males dick would feel so good! Harder, please, harder!"
shyo "Harder! I said harder!"

scene black with fade
shyo "Fuck me harder, damn it!"

"  ..."
" "
""



scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace naked angry at center with dissolve

"Feeling someone approach him, Rowan sprung up, sword in hand, already aimed at the assailants neck."

grino "Holy fuck, youre jumpy! Its me, you dunce!"

show rowan necklace naked neutral at center with dissolve

ro "Sorry, its just-"

grino "No, no, thats fair. I admire the reflexes."
grino "Get dressed, human. Time for you to meet our new matron."

show rowan necklace naked angry at center with dissolve

"Grudgingly, Rowan forced himself up, trying to ignore the pain in his ass. He would not be sitting straight for a week Good luck explaining that to Alexia..."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"Ten minutes later, he was outside, dressed up and looking spry and ready for action, as he always was. Immediately, a pair of unfamiliar guards started to lead him towards the warchiefs tent."

show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

"He was greeted by the very orcess that was squealing under his cock the night before, but now she was dressed much more ornamental, in a brightly colored tunic that were reminiscent of the robes of the previous matron."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"She welcomed him with a warm smile, her eyes devouring his body. The look in them made him slightly uneasy, and the way she licked her lips when looking at his crotch did not help."

shyo "Emissary of Castle Bloodmeen. Earlier this morning, the tribe has reconvened to once more discuss your proposal."
shyo "After addressing everyones concerns and dealing with the accordingly, weve decided to support you and your demonic patrons, in exchange for a fair share in the spoils, expressed in the form of male slaves."
shyo "We will send our warriors by the end of the week."
shyo "Go now."

show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

"He got ushered out of the tent instantly. A bit dazed, he looked at the grinning orcess who waited for him outside, uncertain what to say."

grino "Shocked?"

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

ro "Thats Quite the change. I thought you would be the new matron?"

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

grino "Me? Ha, nah. Never had the head for all this management stuff. The previous matron "
grino "-please pay your respects when leaving, the head is mounted near the entrance, second from the left "
grino "-she always had us rob or trade for books, saying Males stoopid, think they know all. You read. You see you know shit. You learn. Guess I have more of a man in me than just the penchant for being on top, since they never interested me that much."

"She pointed behind her, winking to the hero."

grino "She on the other hand? Devoured everything she could get her hands, can recite half of that stuff from memory. Im sure shell do great, she just has some trouble getting out of her shell. Glad you were around to help with that, stud."

ro " No problem?"

grino "Oh, dont be modest, I know how exhausting it must have been for you!"
grino "You know, its always the shy ones that are the biggest sluts. Now she wont shut up about all the things she wants to try I believe double penetration is first on the list? And I think she wanted to inquire if you have futanari magic at your disposal?"

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

ro "(Sweet Goddess, what I have I unleashed upon this innocent land.)"

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

grino "But Ive wasted enough of your time here. You can go. Please, tell your demonic masters their manwhore performed most admirably."

show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

ro "Wha-"

show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve

ro "Hold on, what exactly do you think my position is in the castle?"

grino " Male whore, no?"

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"The genuine confusion in her voice stung. It really did."

ro "(Maybe thats for the better I dont want them walking around, boasting about fucking the Lord of Castle Bloodmeen.)"

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"Choosing to keep what little remained of his pride, he finally bid the orcess, and the strange camp, farewell."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

scene black with fade

"He continued his journey, armed with the knowledge that for all of his troubles, at least he managed to secure another village, without Andras' help to boot."

$ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1)
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('good_defence_is_only_offence', triggers='map_res_13', group='map_res_orc_tribe', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)
    event('chieftess_seeks_pretty_boy', triggers='map_res_13', group='map_res_orc_tribe', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)
    event('introductions_count_for_something', triggers='map_res_13', group='map_res_orc_tribe', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)
    event('bountiful_village', triggers='map_res_13', group='map_res_orc_tribe', run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)

label good_defence_is_only_offence:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg26 with fade

"Rowan found himself studying the tribe while Andras was occupied with convincing the orcs to join his soldier ranks."
"The place was little more than a camp of skin tents, haphazardly laid out with no apparent plan or regard for utility or defense. Rowan suspected they'd just pitched them wherever they felt like it."
"The tactician in him couldn't help but criticize how open it left them to attacks. Though orcs were not exactly a defensively minded race. He couldn't remember a single time they'd actually tried to hold a defensive position against a siege or prolonged assault."
"There were numerous times when he, his men, or the heroes had come upon a camp not too dissimilar to this one where the orcs had come charging out to meet them head on in combat. That or they'd fled in all directions, abandoning everything except their weapons and children."
"It had been said that a good defence is a good offense, but left to their own devices orcs forgoed defense entirely."
$ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1)
return





label chieftess_seeks_pretty_boy:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg3 with fade

"There should have been orcs in the area. Frequent large footfalls through this particular stretch of otherwise very dense woods had choked out the plants and left a good path to follow."
"Rowan had been tracking the tribe for several hours now. Well, tracking was hardly necessary at this point. It had started with him finding their hunting grounds and following the trails they'd left since."
"Up ahead, he spotted a group of them. That confirmed what he'd hoped, though left him in an awkward position. There wasn't anywhere to hide on this trail and the forest brush on either side wasn't something he'd be able to make much headway in."
"There was a shout from the approaching group, so Rowan decided it was time to hurry in the only direction open to him. He was a human, prey as far as orcs were concerned until his demon Master arrived to give him safe passage through the tribe."
"A quick word through the amulet was all that was needed to indicate he'd found some orcs to recruit. Now he just needed to get somewhere where he could wait for Andras to make his way here from the nearest portal."
"Ten minutes later, he was cursing his luck. He'd gone around a turn and run straight into another group of orcs heading in the opposite direction."

show wild orc neutral behind bg3


wo "Wat dis? Some silly humie out here on his own?"

"The speaker had a large deer slung over his shoulder and a bloody spear in his other hand. A moment after he spoke, the others fanned out and blocked any chance of running past them. Rowan put his hand on his pummel, sizing them up. Four plus the hunter with his deer."

femorc "Humie! Humie!"

"The other group came around the corner, pinning Rowan in. Now there were over a dozen of them, and he was surrounded."

femorc "Heh, caught you!"

"The green woman swaggered confidently up to Rowan, nodding at the other hunter."

femorc "Gettin extra meat I see."

"Rowan sighed and took his hand off the pommel of his sword. Instead, he undid the scabbard from his belt and let it tumble to the ground."

wo "Dat was fast."

femorc "Humie smart. Knows when he beaten."

"She snatched up his sword then took a close look at Rowan."

femorc "Well, you real pretty one. Silly boy, shouldn't walk all alone in woods, might find strong orcs. Hungry orcs."

"She laughed, then shoved Rowan towards the other group. One of the other hunters grabbed his hands, then tied them up behind his back."

wo "Chief will like him, pretty boys like dis get da blood running."

femorc "Maybe. If not, I get him when hunt over and you can have dis sword."

wo "Done."

"The two groups passed by one another, and Rowan was lead further down the path. At first the group made crude remarks about his appearance and insults to Rowan's abilities and intelligence, though they soon grew bored of it when he didn't react to their antics."

scene bg26 with fade

"Upon returning to the tribe, the group broke up: the lead hunter went off to butcher his kill and most of the others went off to their respective tents. The remaining orc paraded Rowan around the camp to a few scattered cheers."
"The man bore it in stoic silence. He was not so helpless as they might believe."
"Soon the chief came to inspect the capture that had been said to be of interest to them. She towered over Rowan, wrapped in silk scraps and a vest of antlers lashed together. Pale white eyes glowered down at him from a sharp face with one broken fang."

orcc "Hmm, he is pretty humie boy. Got some nerve to him too, no tears or begging. Wonder how long dat will last?"
orcc "No one fucked him, right?"

"Her gaze had a look of great danger to it and there was a certain degree of apprehension when the guard insisted that no, Rowan had not been fucked by any of the other orcs. Yet."
"Her gaze softened and she returned to Rowan, inspecting his body and pulling off some of his clothing to reveal the scars underneath."

orcc "Oh? A warrior dis one. Well, warrior, you tink you can last wid me? I could use a toy dat can last all day."

"At the same time, Rowan was given a chance to observe her as well. More muscular than the typical female orc but not to the same extent as most males. Her breasts would easily fill a human's hand, although they looked about average on her large frame."

orcc "Say, do someden! Ya may be pretty, but ya ain't no fun."

"That was a good sign if he didnt want to find himself being used as her toy. He couldnt react. Any sign of weakness would shift the dynamic."

menu:
    "Accidentally meet her eyes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump chieftessSexScene
    "Continue ignoring the taunting":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        orcc "Notting? Boy you are bo-ring. We see how you are after a couple days on a post. Den you'll be begging to be a proper toy. If he still stubborn, den da tribe gets him."
        "Rowan had to stop himself from sneering."
        "She waved the two off and Rowan was taken to a set of posts and tied to it. Another human was tied up here as well, a woman. She glanced at Rowan briefly, but didn't try to talk to him."
        "Soon after, another orc came and took her down. She was lead off without complaints to one of the tents. Well, that was for the best. It meant that Rowan would get less attention."
        scene bg26 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show andras happy at edgeleft with moveinleft
        "Nearly an hour later, a familiar red demon was sideling up to the post with a satisfied smirk on his face. The cavalry was here."
        an "Well, well, well, what do we have here? Stubbed your toe and suddenly in need of rescue?"
        ro "Hardly."
        show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve
        "Rowan effortlessly slipped free of his bonds and stood with a stretch."
        ro "I figured out the ropes within the first hour. I was just waiting until... ah!"
        hide rowan with moveoutright
        show rowan necklace neutral behind bg26
        "Spotting the other hunting group get back, Rowan walked confidently up to the orcish woman who'd 'captured' him. He rolled his shoulder, still stiff from the ropes."
        ro "I believe you have something that belongs to me."
        femorc "Wha dis? Humie out of his ropes?"
        ro "This humi is a demon's agent, and..."
        "The man rushed forward and elbowed the orc in the stomach, then swept her feet out from under her when she tried to hit him back. Before she could recover, Rowan yanked his sword off of her belt and returned it to his own."
        ro "... he'll be taking back his property."
        hide rowan
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with moveinright
        ro "I'll be returning to exploring now, if that pleases you, Master?"
        show andras happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        an "Ha! Yes, that will be fine."
        $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_shame"], "light_damage")
        $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1.5)
        return

label chieftessSexScene:

orcc "Oh?"

"She grabbed Rowan's face, forced him to look her in the eyes again. She chuckled, then released his head and ruffled his hair."

orcc "I'm keeping you."
orcc "Who brought him? He's worth a double wine prize."

"She accepted the rope from the hunter as he relayed the story of Rowan's capture, then led him off to her tent."

scene bg30 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The interior was dominated by two things: a veritable horde of deer antlers and a large bedmat."

orcc "You real tough out der, may fool my boys and girls, but not fool me."

"She flipped Rowan around and roughly grabbed his jaw, forcing him to meet her gaze again."

orcc "You definitely toy material. I'ma enjoy breaking you in."

"The man squirmed in her grip to try and free himself, but could do nothing against the stronger orc's grip on his bonds. He did succeed in annoying her enough to slap him across the face twice."

orcc "Enough of dat. Wedder you give in, or I have to beat you first, I will get what I want."

ro "Fine."

orcc "He speaks! Well, let's see if ya moan too."

"She roughly ran one of her thick digits over his crotch, then slipped it inside his pants and yanked both them and his undergarments down."

orcc "Hehe, already hard for me too. I knew you wanted me on you."

"Although she wasn't trying to hurt Rowan, her treatment had not grown gentle or caring. It was with the typical orcish brutality that she forced Rowan to kneel down, then shoved him onto his back."
"After planting a foot on his chest and releasing his bindings, the chieftess undid the scraps of fabric covering her loins. Loop after loop came off with significantly more care than had been shown before."
"There was a certain amount of satisfaction on her face at Rowan's reaction to seeing her reveal her sex."

orcc "Dis is your new Master. Betta make it feel good or ya gonna be ravaged by all dem in my tribe and da boys too."


scene cg608 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg608
pause 3

"Without removing her foot, Rowan's legs were hoisted into the air. Both of the man's boots were casually yanked off and tossed into the corner, followed by his pants being roughly jerked and shook off."
"Now she finally took her weight off of him and pressed her new toy's legs firmly against either side of his body. Even if his arms weren't tied and he'd had the strength to overcome this monstrous woman, Rowan couldn't have done anything against her now in such a helpless position."
"The orc knew it too, and it was with some pleasure that she settled herself down on him and guided his member into her sex."

orcc "Like dis pretty boy? I certainly do."

"Rowan let out an involuntary groan, the feeling of her sex clamping down on him followed by rapidly plopping herself up and down on his length was too much to keep his voice back."

orcc "Dat's what I like to hear."

"Being fucked in such a compromising position was surprisingly exotic and exhilarating. It certainly suited this orc chiefess to ride her conquests in such an amazonian way."
"Their eyes locked together while her hips continued to bounce up and down, making an audible smack with each drop that hilted Rowan's member. Rowan couldn't help but groan yet again."

orcc "Yes! Keep making dos nice noises."

ro "(Is it the humiliation...or am I actually enjoying this?)"

"In true orcish fashion, the rough fucking soon reached climax for both of them. The chieftess finally let Rowan catch his breath after he painted her insides white."

orcc "Hehe, good enough for first time, wonder how long you'll last in da next one?"

"She didn't wait for a response. Just let out a couple groans of her own while she stood up and stretched. This gave the man a chance to reposition himself into a much less uncomfortable orientation and finally get his bindings into his hands."
"She walked over to a case in the corner of the tent with her bits still exposed and dripping with a mixture of white and clear. When she returned, she was drinking from a leather flask. After taking a few sips, she pressed the skin to Rowan's lips and let him have a taste of watered down wine."
"While Rowan was not surprised when she plopped herself back down on top of him, her lips suddenly pressing against his own in a deep kiss was. The sudden romantic affection sent blood rushing back into his deflating member."
"She broke the kiss and smiled triumphantly."

orcc "Feels like humie's ready to go again. Lookies like he might be good enough to stay with me after all."

"Once more, she roughly kissed him, then licked Rowan's ear and whispered to him:"

orcc "You belong to me. No one else can touch you."

scene bg30 with fade

"Nearly an hour later and at the end of the fourth round of orcish chainsex, Rowan finally managed to slip the knot on his bindings free. There was no end in sight to this woman's lusts and he knew that Andras would be arriving soon."
"The orc chief was worn out enough that he could finally take her on in a wrestling match, and her surprise at his sudden freedom was enough of an advantage to turn the bonds against his captor."
"Just in time as well, as shortly after things turned to violent wrestling, a familiar red skinned demon opened up the tent flap."

show andras displeased at midleft with moveinleft

an "Oh Rowan? Your mighty Master is here to save you from your incompetence."

"Rowan pulled the rope tight, finishing the process of tying up his former captor. He stood and grabbed his fallen clothing from the floor."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright

an "Hmm? Well, I'd expected to find you were in need of rescue, but it seems like everything is well in hand."

ro "That's one way of putting it."

"He looked over his shoulder at Andras as he spoke, then turned back to the bound chief. "

ro "Looks like I don't belong to you anymore."

orcc "Grrr, I didn't like you anyway. Remember dat I will make you pay for taking away my tribe."

ro "Oh, you don't need to worry about what happened here leaving your tent, assuming you do as my demon Master tells you. "

"He stood, stretched, and put his pants back on."

ro "Now, if you'll excuse me, there's one more thing I have to take care of."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright

"The hero stepped outside the tent and scanned the tribe for the one he was looking for. Conveniently she was at the nearest campfire, admiring exactly what he needed."

ro "I believe you have something of mine."

femorc "Wha dis? Humie out of his ropes?"

ro "This humi is a demon's agent, and..."

"A kick sent the orc over as she tried to stand up, then the man dropped his knee into her stomach to make sure she stayed down."

ro "... he'll be taking back his property."

"He strapped his sword back on his belt and returned to Andras."

scene bg30 with fade
show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "I'll be returning to exploring now, if that pleases you, Master?"

show andras happy at midright with dissolve

an "Ha! Yes, that will be fine."

$ avatar.take_damage (["mental_shame"], "light_damage")
$ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1.5)
return






label introductions_count_for_something:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve
show wild orc neutral behind bg26

"Shortly after Andras had arrived, he pulled Rowan behind a bush near the tribe and started whispering conspiratorially in the man's ear."

an "Listen Rowan, I want you to introduce me. The way your human nobles get introduced at the start of parties."

ro "What, I'm your crier now?"

an "Make me sound as impressive as you can, doesn't matter if it's real or not. But remember, these are orcs."

ro "You sure you want me for that? Boasting and propaganda aren't exactly my specialty."

"The demon made an exaggerated look around."

an "Hmm, I don't see anyone other than you, so I guess today is your lucky day to try and impress me."

menu:
    "Just do it.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump orcJustDoIt
    "Refuse.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Were out here negotiating and you want me to stand around in the middle of the camp and shout about how large your cock is?"
        an "I never said anything about my cock, but good suggestion."
        ro "..."
        an "..."
        ro "Youre fucking with me, arent you?"
        "Andras didnt say anything in response. But, he did give Rowan a dark smile. A moment later his face softened a bit and he leaned in closer."
        an "This is a great routine for recruiting orcs, I'm trusting you to back me up. Come on, you aren't doing anything for the next few minutes, are you?"
        menu:
            "Insist on not doing it.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "I'm sure I'll screw it up. Getting troops is important. We need it to fight the war. Surely you value your power and the war effort more than that."
                "Andras rolled his eyes."
                an "You and my sister are both such sticks in the mud. Yes, yes, the war effort is important. Do whatever."
                "Andras huffed, but didnt push the point. As much as he liked to swagger about, he too saw the importance of diplomacy. Rowan got the feeling he wouldnt always be able to refuse Andras that way. Not if he enjoyed having a head."
                $ change_favor('andras', -1)
                $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1)
                return
            "Don't antagonize him.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump orcJustDoIt


label orcJustDoIt:

show andras at edgeright with moveoutright

"Then he abruptly stood up and strode straight into the middle of the tribe. Rowan hesitated a second, but having no other choice in the matter, he following after and started calling out."

ro "Uh, introducing Andras, the great demon lord of Bloodmeen!"
ro "Listen up all you orcs, this mighty demon has come to claim this land for his own! To make slaves and servants of the humans, to kill those who don't fall in line!"

"The various members of the tribe were slowly shuffling bleary eyed out of their tents or looking up from their fires in confusion."

$ successCount = 0

if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    "Rowan noticed that there only seemed to be one human slave in the camp and that there didn't seem to be very much food on the fires. The orcs had a grumpy and underfed look about them."
    ro "His orcs have scores of slaves to sate their lusts on and feast every day on the bounties of his conquests!"
    ro "Follow him, and you shall never go hungry again!"
    "That certainly got attention, one of the orcs threw down his measly scraps into the fire and stood up with something between a cheer and a roar. Then he seemed to think better of disposing of his meal and his face fell."
    $ successCount += 1
else:
    ro "His orcs are the best warriors in the lands, victors of a hundred battles, and devoted enough to fight a hundred more!"
    "The orcs were listening now, even if they were not the most rapt audience."

if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    ro "Behold how might and handsome your new lord is!"
    show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve
    "This got a sudden grin from his master, and Andras immediately played along by flexing his muscles, striking poses, and slowly turning around to show off to the onlookers."
    ro "None is more ferocious or tough! I can attest that this master is both virile and generous in his affections. A single time with him will certainly be the best experience you've ever had!"
    wo "You aint bad neither!"
    "Andras grabbed Rowan around the shoulder and nudged him in the arm, then dragged him into more muscular posing and some rather lewd poses. The orcs jeered in appreciation, yelling out cat calls."
    $ successCount += 1
else:
    ro "Behold how mighty and handsome your new lord is!"
    show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve
    "This got a sudden grin from his master, and Andras immediately played along by flexing his muscles, striking poses, and slowly turning around to show off to the onlookers."
    ro "None is more ferocious or tough! I can attest that this master is both virile and generous in his affections- "
    wo "Of course you can, ya sissy!"
    wo "Mighty and handsome?! Bwahahaha, you always kiss his ass like this before you start sucking his cock?!"
    "A wave of jeering laughter passed over the crowd, making Rowan blush in furious embarrassment. He quickly changed the topic, hoping to win the crowd back. "

if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    ro "This demon has slain a dozen knights at once in personal combat!"
    "Andras slashed at the air with his fingers faster than the eye could trace. Yielding appreciative calls from the crowd."
    ro "He can hurl a spear further than the mightiest of ogres!"
    "One of the tribesman lost their spear, which soon flew over the treetops and out of sight. Laughter erupted around the camp."
    ro "He's, uh, even wrestled a dragon to submission?"
    "Now the slightly annoyed tribesman was in the air too, caught, and slammed to the ground. The cheers from the onlookers covered for Rowan's sudden silence as he put his head in his hands."
    ro "(Right... orcs. Sometimes they don't mind rough handling.)"
    $ successCount += 1
else:
    ro "This demon has mastered a dozen combat styles."
    "Andras performed some impressive footwork and flourished a spear he grabbed from a nearby tribesman."
    ro "He knows twice as many ways to kill a man in a single strike!"
    "The spear spun furiously fast, then slashed down. Laughter erupted from the camp as the tribesman started struggling with Andras to recover his lost weapon."
    ro "Uh, he can, uh...."
    "Rowan's voice faltered as the scene unfolded before him. No one was paying any attention to him anymore anyway."
    "Predictably, it ended with the orc face down in the mud with his spear rammed up his ass. The other orcs seemed to find it more amusing than annoying."
    wo "Stuppid. Ya don' fight demon masters!"

"Now the tribe was getting impatient, so the performance had to come to a close."

ro "This demon has come for you! For soldiers to fill the ranks of his invincible armies!"

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg26

if successCount > 2:
    "The performance had gone over quite well and many new recruits were soon to be travelling to Bloodmeen to begin their training."
    show andras happy at center with dissolve
    an "Well done Rowan. Perhaps I should get you to back me up more often."
    ro "Should I add crier to my list of professional duties in Bloodmeen?"
    $ change_favor('andras', 1)
    $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1.25)
    return

elif successCount > 1:
    "That hadn't been Rowan's best work. Even still, he'd managed to keep things from being a disaster. This camp could be relied on to give their share of recruits."
    $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1)
    return
else:

    show andras displeased at center with dissolve
    an "Rowan, you fool. You bloody fool. Did you really think those lame boasts would really impress orcish warriors. Did you believe they could capture my..."
    show andras happy at center with dissolve
    "Andras couldnt even finish the sentence before bursting out in laughter."
    an "Youre fucking terrible at boasting, you know that?"
    ro "I tried to tell you that in the first place."
    an "Yes, yes. Get out of here you moron. Gotta find an actual, what did you call it? Crier? Gotta find me a real one."
    "Rowan wasnt sure if he should be angry about this..."
    $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 0.75)
    return






label bountiful_village:



show black with fade
show andras happy behind black

an "Ha ha, more, {i}more{/i}!"

scene bg26 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras happy at midright with dissolve

"For once, luck was on their side. The orc settlement Rowan discovered was not only larger than most, but also lead by a conniving, young chief who had exploited the camps favourable location to raid Rosarian caravans for years."
"Upon Andras arrival, they werent greeted with arrows, nor were they led to some primitive tent and served Dirty water flushed down with a half-cooked lamb shank."
"Instead, expensive wine was rolled out in their honor, served by skimpily clad females, bearing fake smiles and empty eyes."

an "Come on Rowan: the brunette, or the blonde?!"

"Andras slapped the blonde on the ass, then grinned at the fallen hero, raising a golden cup."

an "Brunette, or blonde?"

menu:
    "The brunette, with the big tits. ":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "The one with the massive jugs. And I dont mean the ale."
        an "Ha! Excellent choice!"
    "The blonde, with a fat ass.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "The one that jiggles most when you slap her ass. You can almost lose yourself in the sight. "
        an "Ha! Excellent choice!"
    "Redheads, always.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "These really cant compare to women with fire in their hair."
        an "Oh, I couldnt agree more."
        if alexiaAndrasSex > 0:
            "There was something ugly in Andras smile, something truly unnerving. Rowan looked away before the demon realized how uncomfortable he was making him feel."
    "You have no taste for broken women.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Find me one with some fire in her eyes. Theres nothing more depressing than fucking a puppet who had her strings cut. "
        "Andras smile grew wider, and for once, he could swear he saw approval in his eyes."
    "Men, always.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Neither. You ask me, these orcs should hold a wider range of slaves. Keeping only the women, its just "
        an "Ha! You should learn to enjoy what life gives you, Rowan!"
        ro "Excuse me for being picky."
        "Andras laughed, and the hero rolled his eyes. Was there anything Andras wouldnt fuck, given the chance? "

"Regardless of his thoughts on the slaves, this was no time for him to indulge himself anyway. The party continued, and Rowan drank sparingly, not wishing to drop his guard among men who were still unknown to him."

scene black with fade

"Besides, he learned to keep a sober head - especially when Andras was involved."

show bg26 with sshake
show andras happy behind bg26

an "Ha ha!"

" Right on time. "

hide andras
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at center with dissolve
show wild orc neutral at edgeright with dissolve

show bg26 with sshake

"The towering demon punched yet another orc, knocking the fighter down. He raised his hands high, sneering at the crowd of orc warriors that encircled him."

an "Was this your champion?! Ha, Ive seen goblins hit harder than that!"

"Rowan heard an orc growl. He looked to the side - and saw the camps scowling warchief. Unlike most orcs in this position, this one wore no armor, but a silk, deep cut shirt that revealed his slender chest."
"He had few muscles to speak of, and he didnt see fit to hide that fact. This warchief obviously prided himself for his cunning, not his strength. Such men werent much to Andras' liking."
"The demon might have overlooked it - had the orc known better and kept his head down. He wasnt {i}nearly{/i} clever enough."

warc "Enough partying. Its time we discuss our share of the spoils, and I expect some of it to be paid upfront. "
warc "We will {b}not{/b} work on empty promises, my Lord. "

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright
show andras smirk at edgeright with moveoutright
show wild orc neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

"He saw the murderous glint in Andras eyes. The orc chieftain was moments away from losing a vital organ, probably several. "

ro "We will discuss it as soon as we decide how much your camp is worth. Now do excuse us."

hide andras with moveoutright
hide rowan with moveoutright
hide wild orc with dissolve

pause 1

show andras displeased at midright with moveinleft
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"He turned to the demon - and realized he bought him less time than he had hoped."

an "Look at them Rowan. Weak and arrogant, spoiled by their own victories. Theyve grown fat; complacent."
an "Disgraceful, all of them. Id sooner cull this whole camp before I ever let them set foot in Castle Bloodmeen."

"Rowan held his tongue. Andras wasnt entirely wrong, but at the same time, these men werent any worse than their usual recruits. A few months of proper discipline would turn them into hardened soldiers. "

if serveChoice ==4:
    "But was it really worth going against Andras wishes here? If he played his cards right, he could garner some favour here - and at a relatively small cost of... what, half a camp?"
    "He had made far worse compromises before. "
else:

    "But did he really care about stopping Andras here? If he played his cards right, he could kill two birds with one stone - gain the demons favour, and weaken the twins army."
    "Then again, perhaps that would be shortsighted on his part"

menu:
    "Stay Andras hand.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I believe youre looking at this wrong, Lord Andras."
        ro "Stay your hand here. If we show them the true meaning of demonic discipline at Castle Bloodmeen, it will be a lesson for our men as well. "
        an " And they will think twice before sitting on their asses like these morons did."
        an "Ha, Ill let that foolish warchief walk to his own doom. Make sure his tribe joins us. And Ill start making preparations."
        hide andras with moveoutright
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinright
        "Knowing Andras, some other indignity would distract him soon enough, and hed forget about the whole ordeal. Otherwise Rowan would soon have yet another warchief who needed to be cleaned off the Bloodmeens floor. But maybe only him."
        "Still, that left him with the task of negotiating with the orc Warchief. The man named a high price, and wouldnt budge regardless of Rowans arguments."
        scene black with fade
        "In the end, he agreed to it, knowing it would be worth it in the long run."
        $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 1)
        $ change_treasury(-100)

        return
    "Help Andras cull the camp.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if serveChoice ==4:
            $ avatar.corruption += 5
        ro "I couldn't agree more, Lord Andras."
        ro "But If I may make a suggestion"
        ro "Stay your hand, and call our orcs instead. Have them show these slobs what a {i}true{/i} Bloodmeen warrior is capable of."
        an "A sly idea, Rowan."
        an "I approve. Oh, I approve a great deal!"
        scene black with fade
        "Placated by Rowans mutual bloodlust, Andras let his right hand man handle all the minute details. And the rest Proceeded exactly as one could expect."
        scene bg26 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
        "On the very next day, Bloodmeen orcs descended onto the camp, weapons drawn, screaming war cries as they emerged from the brush. A disciplined force mightve mounted some sort of defence, but this camp fell apart like a house of cards from a small breeze."
        "Those who had any instinct of self preservation surrendered quickly. Only some were allowed to keep their lives - after all, this was not a regular battle, but a lesson taught to weaklings."
        "By the end of the day, almost half of the camp ended up slaughtered. Those who remained would serve. Meanwhile, their slaves were all transferred to Castle Bloodmeen, and their wine was distributed among the victorious in the great feast that followed."
        scene black with fade
        "In the end, it wasnt that bad of a trade after all."
        $ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 0.7)
        $ change_favor('andras', 1)
        $ change_morale(3)
        $ change_prisoners(10)
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('raeve_keep_visit_before_goal2', triggers='map_res_12', conditions=("week < 5",), group='map_res_fortress', depends=('not week4_introduction',),
        run_count=1, priority=pr_map_res)

    event('raeve_keep_visit_before_goal2_ev2', triggers='map_res_12', conditions=("week < 5",), depends=('raeve_keep_visit_before_goal2', 'not week4_introduction'),
        group='map_res_fortress', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('raeve_keep_visit_goal2', triggers='map_res_12', group='map_res_fortress', depends=('week4_introduction',), priority=pr_map_res)







label raeve_keep_visit_before_goal2:


scene bg16 with fade
show jezera neutral behind bg16
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I'm at Raeve keep, just past the river crossing. Do you want me to scout the place out or move past for now?"

je "Turn around and go back over the river. While that keep is there we can't move soldiers across the river, so ignore that area for now. We will deal with the duke later."

$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
$ codex_add('raeve_keep_starting')
return




label raeve_keep_visit_before_goal2_ev2:


scene bg16 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Jezera told me to avoid this place for the time being, and it'd be best not to antagonize her."

$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
$ codex_add('raeve_keep_starting')
return







default raeve_keep_visit_goal2_first_visit = True
label raeve_keep_visit_goal2:


$ codex_add('raeve_keep_starting')

if raeve_keep_visit_goal2_first_visit:
    $ raeve_keep_visit_goal2_first_visit = False
else:
    jump raeve_keep_visit_goal2.keep_options

scene bg16 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral behind bg16
show andras displeased behind bg16

ro "I'm at Raeve keep, the place that the pair of you wanted me to take control of."

je "Excellent, enter the castle as the hero and gather information."

an "Report back with the strength of their defenses and determine how strong of an army we will need to conquer it. This will be our strongest challenge as of yet."

ro "Understood."

scene black with fade

"Rowan openly approached the stone keep. It was one of the smaller castles in Rosaria and served as the seat of power for the duke of Yael's Fork, his home region."
"Duke Doran Raeve was not someone that Rowan had any particular fondness for, especially not after he'd been among those that had fled the siege at Karst. Though it was hard to blame the man fleeing with the others, given that he wasn't even the senior noble after Duke Werden died."
"Still, it was hard not thinking of the duke as anything but a pompous coward."

scene bg15 with fade
show helayna neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

hel "Halt, state your name and business in-"

show helayna shocked at midright with dissolve

hel "Rowan?!"

"His niece on the other hand, was something entirely different."

show helayna neutral at midright with dissolve

"Helayna had been too young to serve in the war with Karnas, but in the years that followed she proved to be a very capable soldier and commander. Her current post as captain of Raeve Keep's guard was deserved, even if she got the post due to her birth."
"Rowan's relationship with her was..."

menu:
    "... that of a teacher and student.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "By her own personal request, Rowan had trained her in the art of the sword and of command. This had been against her uncle's wishes and had always been a divide between the hero and his lord."
        "She'd spent four months as his student, living in Arthdale, though not under the same roof. During that time she had been a good student, one of Rowan's best."
        "Of course, her path eventually lead to that of the horse and knight, so she was eventually forced to continue learning elsewhere."
        "The two remained good friends and Helayna occasionally sought out her old teacher for advice, especially when it came to management or when soldiers were giving her trouble."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I'm glad to see my student is still doing well for herself. Ever vigilant and elegant."
        show helayna happy at midright with dissolve
        hel "My apologies, teacher. I'd feared that... well, since the attack on Arthdale no one has seen you. The lords have been frantic to find out what happened to their best countryman."
        $ helaynaRelationship = 0
        $ helaynaTitle = "teacher"
        $ codex_add('helayna_starting')
        $ codex_add('helayna_rowan_teacher')
    "... old friends, she was one of the few nobles who liked him.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "In the months following the war, she had been a strong proponent for raising Rowan's status in recognition for his service. She'd been opposed on all sides, but most especially by her uncle."
        "It wasn't until Rowan himself had told her he was perfectly happy with his lot in life that she finally gave it up. The two had become good, if distant, friends in the years since. Visiting with her was one of the few things the hero looked forward to when visiting the keep."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "It's good to see you Helayna, it's be awhile."
        show helayna happy at midright with dissolve
        hel "I'll say! Where have you been? After the attack on Arthdale you up and vanished on us! The lords have been going crazy trying to find out what had happened to you."
        $ helaynaRelationship = 1
        $ helaynaTitle = "friend"
        $ codex_add('helayna_starting')
        $ codex_add('helayna_rowan_friend')
    "... respected acquaintances. They'd never really spent time together.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The two worlds that both lived in prevented either from spending any real time together. Rowan had spoken with her while visiting the keep and had been impressed by her skill in combat. They'd sparred briefly, confirming it."
        "For her part, Helayna had informed him that she had a great deal of respect for him, thanks to his exemplary actions during the war."
        "She always found it unfair that he'd been forced to return to life as a peasant afterwards, but was somewhat relieved when he told her that was what he wanted."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Captain Raeve. I'm glad to see you in good health."
        hel "You as well, hero. There's been somewhat of an uproar among the nobility in your absence. Someone of your capabilities vanishing without a trace tends to stir things up."
        $ helaynaRelationship = 2
        $ helaynaTitle = "hero"
        $ codex_add('helayna_starting')

ro "I doubt that there was that much concern over one peasant villager going away for a year."

show helayna sad at midright with dissolve

hel "Alright, most of them haven't cared that much, but at least some of the nobles have been hounding us for answers on what happened to the great Rosarian hero."

show helayna neutral at midright with dissolve

hel "We thought that maybe the demons were targeting the heroes from the war, but none of the others were harmed. Then nothing happened for over a year and everyone's attention turned to dealing with other problems."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "It didn't have anything to do with me, I've just been trying to hunt down the monsters that attacked Arthdale... they took Alexia."

show helayna sad at midright with dissolve

hel "I'm so sorry Rowan. I assume then that you've returned because you heard the rumors?"

ro "Which rumors are those?"

show helayna neutral at midright with dissolve

hel "That the demons have returned. Word of new attacks has started to circle around, suggesting that they're now hitting the other villages in Yael's Fork."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Please tell me everything you know."

hel "Of course, [helaynaTitle] Rowan. Come into the keep, I'll explain everything there. The Duke will wish to speak to you as well, now that you've returned."

if helaynaRelationship == 0:
    hel "I could honestly use your help as well. The state of things is... not good."
else:

    pass

scene bg17 with fade

"Helayna led Rowan to the main hall and dispatched one of the other guards to inform lord Raeve of their arrival. Then informed him exactly what they knew about the attacks. It wasn't much, mostly baseless rumors with a grain of truth sprinkled in."
"A red demon covered in tattoos was the one unifying detail, which Rowan confirmed was involved in the attack on Arthdale. He figured there was no reason to lie about that, given it was common knowledge at this point."
"Then it was Rowan's turn to share what had happened to him. He spoke of Alexia being abducted and the demand that he come to Bloodmeen Castle, but then spun it as if he'd discovered the castle still abandoned and assumed he'd been misled."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show helayna neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "After that, I started the journey back home. I only just arrived back in Rosaria a few weeks back. It seems strange, I'd feared that the demons sought to distract me, but you said the attacks only started recently?"

hel "Indeed, their actions don't have an obvious reasoning behind them. There's something that we're missing here. Oh! My lord."

"The armored woman stood up and gave a bow. Rowan turned around and saw the duke approaching them from behind him. He stood up and gave a customary bow as well."

ro "Lord Doran Raeve, it is good to see you again."

show doran neutral at midright with moveinright

$ codex_add('doran_starting')

dor "I'm sure it is. Where have you been, boy? Rosaria is going to the pits of chaos. There's been a rise in banditry, a famine looms on the horizon, and it sounds as if the goblins in Blackholt are getting antsy."
dor "I've barely managed to secure enough food in my cellars to keep mine and my forces through the winter. I fear after we're through that I'll have to send knights out to plow the fields, there's no way the peasants will last."

ro "My lord, you've taken all the spare food in Yael's Fork?"

dor "Everything I could get my hands on. All the upper houses are following the baron's lead in securing everything we can. I've had to put down a couple rebellions trying to resist us buying it up too."

"The duke took a seat at the head of the table, at which point both Rowan and Helayna sat back down. The hero was grateful, it let him clench his fists under the table. Dealing with Doran was always trying, but to hear him so casually talk about starving his subjects..."

ro "I was explaining to Captain Helayna that I'd been to castle Bloodmean. The demons that attacked Arthdale claimed they'd take up residence there, but when I arrived I found it was still abandoned from the war."

dor "You fool! It was all a distraction, an attempt to get you away so their schemes could move unhindered. They're probably responsible for both the famine and the goblins! I see it now, I'll have to inform the baron."

show doran neutral at edgeright with move

"He stood up and started to leave the hall."

ro "Sir? Is that all?"

dor "Hmm? Oh yes, just go and do hero things Rowan. Try to undo the damage your absence has caused. Maybe start with those brigands holed up in the forest West of Arthdale. The lords will clean up the real mess, we'll tell you if you need to stick your nose in it."

hide doran with moveoutright

"With a dismissive wave he departed, leaving the hero amazingly irritated. Was that man always so insufferable?"

hel "Apologies, [helaynaTitle] Rowan. My uncle is vain and doesn't always speak well to those below his status."

show helayna angry at edgeleft with dissolve

hel "Then he's all smiles and the perfect picture of courtesy when another lord visits."

if helaynaRelationship == 0:
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Oh yes, I remember. He had quite a few choice words for me when you sought me out behind his back."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Though he was never so dismissive to me before."
    show helayna sad at edgeleft with dissolve
    hel "He's stressed by the current situation. I think he fears that the baron blames him for your absence. In the last few months he's been trying to downplay your importance as a hero."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Why would he do that?"
    show helayna neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    hel "To brush off his problems, make things seem better off? It isn't my place, I'm just the guard captain and you are my teacher."
    hel "I was hoping that maybe you could take a look at our garrison and offer your opinion? You can tell me the details of your journey at the same time."
    "The hero twitched slightly at this before giving his answer."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Sounds good."
    show helayna happy at edgeleft with dissolve

elif helaynaRelationship == 1:
    "She shook her head in obvious frustration."
    hel "They're all the same, damn traditionalists."
    ro "Still wishing you'd convinced him to make me a noble or a knight?"
    hel "Oh don't bring that up!"
    ro "Hey, you were the revolutionary. I just wanted to live with my wife in peace. It seems that demons don't like that idea too much."
    show helayna sad at edgeleft with dissolve
    hel "On that note, I'm somewhat concerned about the state of our defenses in the event of a demonic attack. If you aren't in a rush anywhere, would it be possible for you offer your advice on how to handle one?"
    "The hero twitched slightly at this before giving his answer."
    ro "It would be my pleasure."
    show helayna happy at edgeleft with dissolve
else:

    ro "Let's not talk about the duke anymore. Perhaps you should give me a tour of your fortifications so I can have an idea of how well you'd hold out against a demon attack, should it come?"
    show helayna happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Brightening, the woman noded."
    hel "I think that's an excellent idea. You can tell me anything else about your journey at the same time."

"The woman stood up and held out a hand to the still seated man."

hel "Shall we, [helaynaTitle]?"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan chuckled at her presented hand."

ro "Isn't it usually suppose to be the man who helps the woman rise?"

hel "Only if she's a lady. I am first and foremost, a knight."

menu:
    "Accept her hand and let her lead the way.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ helaynaHand = True
        "Rowan accepted her hand, letting her help him to his feet."
        ro "Lead the way."
        hel "It would be my pleasure."
    "Stand on your own.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ helaynaHand = False
        ro "Please don't make me choose between my pride and insulting you."
        show helayna sad at edgeleft with dissolve
        "She suddenly retracted her hand with a worried look on her face."
        hel "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to put you on the spot-"
        "The hero held up a hand to silence her as he stood up."
        ro "Relax, it's fine. Let's go."
        "He set off towards the barracks, letting the captain fall in behind him."

scene bg17 with fade

"The two of them inspected the barracks, the fortifications, and the food stores. For all of Helayna's worries, Rowan had to admit that things were far better than she thought. What few forces they had were well trained and there were plenty of supplies in the event of a siege."
"Still, it was a peacetime garrison, one that mostly existed as simply a formality rather than a legitimate military force. Most of the knights were veterans from the war, serving as honorary guards, though there were also some younger ones."
"In all, Rowan counted (forty) of their number, all with full suits of armor and well maintained weapons. Along with a dozen horses in the stables."
"The walls were in decent repair. No major weaknesses or obvious ways around them. That was, unless one could trick the defenders into opening the gates for their enemies."

if helaynaHand == False:
    "Helayna followed on Rowan's heels the whole time, hanging onto his every word, eager to answer every question to the best of her knowledge."
else:

    "Helayna showed everything off with a mix of both eagerness and trepidation. She desperately wanted to know what Rowan had to say, but also dreaded what it might be."

"This betrayal of her trust made Rowan feel sick, but he didn't let it show on his face. The weight of Jezera's necklace was something he was keenly aware of."

scene bg16 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg16
show andras displeased behind bg16
show jezera neutral behind bg16

"A little over an hour later, Rowan stood on a hill nearby the keep. While still in sight of the small fortress, he was well outside of earshot of anyone who might be listening to him as he relayed details of the defenses to his masters."

ro "That's about it. I can probably trick the soldiers into letting our forces in if we attack, unlike most of the lord's family, they trust me."

an "Very well, when do we launch our assault?"

je "Patience brother, there might be other ways we can still take the keep than the bloodshed you seem to love so much. Besides, our forces may not be up to the task yet."
je "What is your opinion Rowan?"




label raeve_keep_visit_goal2.keep_options:

ro "(Raeve keep has a military power of 150.)"

menu raeve_keep_assault_menu:
    "Launch an assault.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        call screen raid_menu(150)
        if not raid_state.in_raid:
            jump raeve_keep_assault_menu
        else:
            $ raid_state.finish()
        jump raeveCapture




    "Send in an infiltrator." if have_free_spies():
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        $ send_spies(1, for_weeks=1, var="infiltrate_raeve")
        jump raeveInfiltrate
        return
    "Leave for now.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        $ prevent_tile_exploration()
        $ push_to_previous_tile()
        return




label raeveCapture:

scene bg16 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg16

ro "It's time to launch our attack on Raeve keep. Andras, gather your forces and I'll explain my plan...."

scene bg15 with fade
show helayna neutral at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright
show jezera disguised neutral at edgeright with moveinright

ro "Captain Raeve, this woman says that she knows where the demons are operating from."

show helayna shocked at midleft with dissolve

hel "Is that true?"

je "Yes, they captured me not long ago, but I managed to escape. The great hero here says that you'll be able to take them down? There aren't many of them."

show helayna happy at midleft with dissolve

hel "Yes, of course. You must have been through quite the ordeal. Please come inside."

ro "You two go on ahead. There was something about the walls that was bothering me that I need to check."

hel "Very well, but please don't take too long [helaynaTitle]. I believe we will need your advice soon."

hide helayna with moveoutleft
hide jezera with moveoutleft

scene bg17 with fade
show rosarian knight neutral at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright
show andras angry behind bg17

"Rowan turned to the side and stepped into the small guardroom, where the mechanism for raising and lowering the portcullis was kept. Inside was a single knight sitting at a table."
"The armored man stood up when Rowan entered and gave a short bow."

rkn "Hero Rowan, what brings you in here?"

ro "I was worried about the door mechanism. Something was off when I was doing my inspection, but I just couldn't figure out what."

rkn "Sir, I assure you it is in perfect working order."

ro "Can we check it over, just to make sure it won't end up jammed if an attack comes?"

rkn "As you wish."

"The armored man turned to the side, looking down at the crank as Rowan shut the door behind him. Then he slipped out a dagger and buried it in the knight's neck, slipping between into the weak space between the main armor and the helmet."

show bg17 with flash
show rosarian knight injured at midleft with dissolve
play sound "music/SFX/BodyfallDirt.ogg"
pause 1
hide rosarian knight with dissolve

"He fell to the ground with a wet gurgle. It was over too fast for him to shout a warning or even realize who had stabbed him."
"For his part, even Rowan was somewhat shocked at how he'd killed the man. A Rosarian knight at that, one who'd obviously respected him as a hero. A shudder ran through his body. He fingered the sapphire amulet at his neck, which steadied his shaking hands."
"A handful of spears were laying in the corner of the small gatehouse. Rowan grabbed two of them, one he stuck into the portcullis crank, jamming it open. The other he used to brace the door to the room closed. Finally he sent a one word message to his master:"

ro "Now."

"A few moments later, a shout echoed high above. Then other shouts all confirming the same thing. Attackers were in sight."
"Someone started beating on the door to the gatehouse."

show rosarian knight neutral behind bg17

rkn "Sir Haris, close the portcullis! The crank on the walls seems to be jammed! Sir Haris?!"

"Rowan looked at the fallen knight on the floor and shuddered again."
"The banging and shouting at the door increased in intensity, then those on the other side began trying to break the door down. The spear held. A moment after that it was too late."

rkn "They're upon us! Forget the gate, man your stations!"
rkn "Where is Helayna? Why hasn't someone fetched her?"
rkn " Didn't the hero just get here? Find him instead!"

"What was once the distant roar of orcish screams of battle had become deafening. Battle was joined and Rowan could hear the sound of Andras's army pouring through the open gates. Then came his master's voice."

an "Hahaha! Kill them all in my name!"

"There was no need to hold the gatehouse anymore, so Rowan pulled out the spear he'd used to jam the door and prepared to join the battle."

hide rowan with moveoutright

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

"He'd hardly needed to, there was nothing but chaos on the other side. The defenders had almost no direction and couldn't seem to mount a coordinated defense to deal with the savage attackers. The superior equipment of the knights was simply overwhelmed by the stronger orcs."





"Most terrifying of all was the tattooed red demon, Andras himself. He moved about the battlefield, casually blasting foes with his magic to disable them with incredible pain, or to suddenly dart forwards and pierce through weak points in their armor with his bare hands."

scene cg107 with fade
show helayna angry behind cg107
pause 3

"Then an arrow struck him in the stomach, causing Andras to stumble backwards in shock."

hel "Knights to me! For Rosaria, for Raeve!"

"The red haired captain lowered a bow as she made her proclamation and started rallying the defenders. It looked as if perhaps she might turn the battle around. Rowan drew his sword, fearing he would need to join the battle but found his hands were shaking again."
"Then he looked up and realized that his fears were unfounded. Jezera had shed her disguise and was standing on the ramparts of the inner keep, magic smoking at her fingers."



"Blue ribbons of energy shot down and whipped at the knights, tripping up some, striking others, and completely destroying any attempt at restoring morale. Still, Helayna made a valiant effort and stood her ground with those she'd rallied."
"The rest of the keep fared far worse."

scene black with fade


"Very soon, only Helayna and a handful of knights remained amongst the forty defenders in the keep's garrison. They'd made it to a secluded part of the keep, safe from Jezera's magic, but completely surrounded by enemies on all sides."
"Orcs jeered at the cornered knights, but none of them made any move to break the standoff."
"Hoping to prevent further bloodshed, Rowan pushed his way past the orcs. Standing in front of Andras's forces, he addressed their remaining enemies."

show helayna neutral behind black

ro "Helayna, knights, please surrender. The battle is lost, end it before more lives are."

show helayna shocked behind black

hel "Rowan? What are you doing?"

if helaynaRelationship == 0:
    show helayna crying behind black
    "Tears welled up in her eyes, then streamed down her face."
    hel "No, no no no, teacher why? Why would you turn on your people, on those that trust you? How could you do this to me?"
    "She fell to her knees, still sobbing uncontrollably. The soldiers around her looked almost equally distraught, many of them visibly agitated or shaking. One dropped his sword, the impact of which sent a ripple through their ranks."
    "Then another blade hit the ground. Cracks had already started to form in their resolve from their captain's breakdown, with each weapon clattering to the ground being another leak in the dam."
    "Finally it broke, and the last of the Raeve knights surrendered."
    scene bg15 with fade
    show jezera happy behind bg15
    show helayna crying at edgeleft with dissolve
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan rushed forward to help Helayna while the orc soldiers started stripping the defenders of their armor and chaining them as prisoners."
    hel "Why? You're the one person I trust above all others. The one who made me deserving of this post."
    "The former hero helped his student regain her feet with one hand, fingering his amulet with the other."
    ro "They took Alexia, then they imprisoned me. I still wear their chains and they'll kill both of us if I disobey."
    show andras angry at edgeright with moveinright
    "Both of them looked up as Andras approached them, an arrow still protruding from his belly and a look of fury in his eyes."
    an "Kill... that... bitch. That's an order, servant."
    "Before Rowan had a chance to respond, Jezera's voice drifted down from above them."
    je "That will hardly be necessary, brother. Our hero shouldn't have to kill a beloved student just to heal your fragile pride."

elif helaynaRelationship == 1:
    hel "No, it must be a trick. You can't be the real Rowan, the man I knew would never turn on his people. He loved his life!"
    ro "It is me. Even if it wasn't, look around. You're hopelessly outnumbered."
    "Several of the other knights around Helayna fidgeted nervously. They knew their situation was hopeless and evidently at least some of them did think that Rowan was their real hero. This was not lost on their captain."
    show helayna angry behind black
    hel "Stand strong men. Did our hero give up even against impossible odds at Karst?"
    ro "That was different."
    hel "What would you know, false hero?!"
    "Rowan gritted his teeth. Her words bit into him in a way she hadn't intended. The reaction actually caused Helayna's expression to change."
    show helayna shocked behind black
    hel "Huh? Wait, you said that they took your wife... you didn't!"
    "The hero grabbed the amulet on his neck, frustrated at the situation, angry with himself for agreeing to this, and also hopelessness at having no other options. He tried to tear the damn thing from his body."
    "It wouldn't come off."
    show black with flash

    scene bg15 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft
    show helayna shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
    hel "Ahhh!"
    "There was a sudden bright flash of light and a red circle of power formed over Helayna's body as she fell to her knees screaming in pain."
    show andras angry behind bg15
    an "Bitch."
    hide andras
    show andras angry at edgeright with moveinright
    "Andras had returned. An arrow still protruded from his side, but that wasn't stopping him from using the full force of his magic to punish the one who'd hurt him. There was a single-minded fury in his eyes."
    "With their captain bowed, the knights broke in an instant. Those that didn't throw down their weapons were overwhelmed by the orcs who charged them."
    an "Servant, kill her."
    "Rowan could respond, Jezera's voice drifted down from above them."
    show jezera happy behind bg15
    je "Now now, brother, do you plan on making our hero kill all of his friends? That's hardly an effective way to endear him to our cause."
    "Andras released the woman from his power and turned his attention upwards."
else:

    show helayna angry behind black
    hel "Is this a trick or a betrayal? Hmph, it makes no difference. Nothing you say will change anything, I will stand against these monsters until my dying breath."
    ro "Look around, you're hopelessly outnumbered. Please, don't throw your lives away for nothing."
    hel "Be silent, servant of demons!"
    "Her resolve was absolute, however the rest of her forces were not so eager to continue the fight. If the captain fell, her forces would follow. All Rowan needed to do was...."
    show black with flash

    scene bg15 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft
    show helayna shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
    hel "Ahhh!"
    "There was a sudden bright flash of light and a red circle of power formed over Helayna's body as she fell to her knees screaming in pain."
    show andras angry behind bg15
    an "Bitch."
    hide andras
    show andras angry at edgeright with moveinright
    "Andras had returned. An arrow still protruded from his side, but that wasn't stopping him from using the full force of his magic to punish the one who'd hurt him. There was a single-minded fury in his eyes."
    "With their captain bowed, the knights broke in an instant. Those that didn't throw down their weapons were overwhelmed by the orcs who charged them."
    an "Servant, kill her."
    "Rowan could respond, Jezera's voice drifted down from above them."
    show jezera happy behind bg15
    je "I think that's enough senseless killing for the day. There will be no more deaths, take everyone who's left prisoner."
    "Andras released the woman from his power and turned his attention upwards."

hide jezera
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
"The voice's owner soon arrived on the scene, sliding down the wall on her ribbons of power."

an "You dare come between me and my vengeance, sister?"

je "Tearing her apart limb from limb would only be a temporary distraction. Why don't you take care of our prisoners and start looting our new keep? That's something you'll enjoy that has an actual long term benefit."

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

an "Very well."

hide andras with moveoutright

show helayna angry at edgeleft with dissolve

hel "So now what, am I going to be a prisoner?"

ro "Andras is the jailer. She's as good as dead if we bring her back to Bloodmeen!"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "No, we're going to let her go."

hel "Just like that?"

je "Well, on one little condition. I can't have you going around telling everyone about how your great hero is now serving demons, after all."

"The blue skinned woman pulled a small obsidian band from a pouch."

je "Just put this on your finger and you're free to go. Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll have to leave you to my brother."

"After staring at the ring for a moment, the knight captain angrily threw off one of her gauntlets and held out her hand. With a flair and a pleasant smile, Jezera placed the band on Helayna's finger. Then stepped back and motioned for Rowan to release their captive."

show helayna aroused at edgeleft with dissolve

hel "What was, oh, hot, hot...."

"Apparently now heedless of her surroundings, the knight started stripping off her armor. Sweat poured off her while she worked at the clasps and hooks, constantly muttering about being too hot."

"Rowan looked away from her, not wanting to know what would happen next."

je "Oh, not interested in playing with her? It looks like she's positively begging for it. Tell you what hero, since you were the one responsible for delivering a keep to us, I'll keep the orcs back so you can have first crack at lovely Helayna here."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "With that band on her, she's desperate for cocks now. I wonder if all our green boys will even be able to satisfy her? It doesn't look like she's been broken in before and orcs don't exactly make for the gentlest lovers."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "You aren't going to leave her to those brutes are you? Some stretching first would do her good. Or... maybe you'd rather watch them go at it for a bit before we pay the duke a visit?"

$ codex_add('helayna_keep_taken_by_force')

menu raeve_keep_helayna_menu:
    "Try to protect Helayna" if not raeve_keep_rowan_tried_protect_helayna:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "No, this is wrong. I won't let anyone touch her."
        je "But look how much she needs it. You can't possibly deny her cocks now, unless you intend to claim her for yourself? My hero, how noble of you!"
        "Her voice dropped and she started whispering in Rowan's ear."
        je "Tell you what, if you fuck her right now I'll keep the others from her and let you keep her as your prize. Assuming she agrees to come along back to Bloodmeen, which I suspect she'll be all too happy to, I'll deliver her to your room to enjoy."
        je "Though, I wonder just how Alexia will react to find that her husband has brought another woman home to his bed? Will you assemble a harem of women from each new conquest? Just to protect them, of course."

        $ raeve_keep_rowan_tried_protect_helayna = True

        jump raeve_keep_helayna_menu
    "Fuck Helayna.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump fuckHelayna
    "Watch the orcs fuck Helayna.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan finally turned his gaze back to the woman on the ground, but made no move to approach her. After a moment, Jezera spoke up behind him."
        je "Looks like she's all yours boys. We'll watch round one."
        "With permission given, several orc soldiers started crowding around Helayna while shedding their armor and anything else that might be in the way."
        show cg54 with fade
        "After a little posturing and shoving, one of the largest males got down on the ground and lifted the woman on top of him so that he could penetrate her anally while another large orc took her in the pussy."
        jump orcsHelayna
    "Refuse.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "No. I want no part of this."
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        je "A pity. Well then, we'd best be on our way."
        "The demoness lead Rowan deeper into the keep, leaving the sounds of Helayna and the orc soldiers behind them."
        jump confrontDuke

label fuckHelayna:

$ codex_add('helayna_keep_taken_by_force_fucked_by_rowan')

show helayna naked aroused at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan finally turned his gaze back to Helayna. She'd nearly removed all her armor and was using one of her hands to furiously masturbate herself. The franticness of her pace was only stopped for the moments when it took both hands to remove something."
"Once she'd managed to get everything off, her gaze started darting around the courtyard with a desperate gleam. She caught her [helaynaTitle]'s gaze and then dropped to the ground on her backside."

hel "Please... I need... I need...."


scene cg310 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg310
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg310
show helayna naked aroused behind cg310
pause 3

"Her furious self pleasure ceased and she spread her legs wide as well as her womanly lips with the fingers that had just been knuckling her as fast as possible."
"Hands from behind him started playing over Rowan's body, stroking his shoulders and gripping his cock through his pants."

je "Look how desperately she wants you. What kind of a man wouldn't give her what she needs?"

ro "You made her like this! This isn't who she is."

je "My band did change her priorities a little bit, but her desires turned to you first. That had nothing to do with my influence. She does want you. Deep down, she always has. Take her."

"The demoness pushed her servant forward, towards the woman who was writhing on the ground with a mix of need, pain, and arousal on her face. Somewhat hesitantly, Rowan moved his hands to loosen his garments, freeing his erection from his pants."
"A small part of him was surprised to find that he was actually aroused by this. The part that was now in control thought it the only appropriate answer."

scene cg59 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg59
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg59
show helayna naked aroused behind cg59
pause 2

"Unable to look at her in the eye, he pulled her up to her knees and positioned himself behind her, not bothering to strip off any of his other clothing."
"He pushed into her folds, finding them incredibly hot and slick with arousal. She gasped in shock at the penetration, then let out a sigh of incredible relief."

hel "Rowan, Rowan, my [helaynaTitle], my wonderful hero."

je "Listen to how much she wants you. All this time she's wanted you, but her duties and her honor required that she never act on it. My magic has liberated her from those chains."

hel "Fuck me. Please, please fuck me Rowan!"

"The man started moving his hips, slowly pumping his cock in and out of the knight's needy sex from behind. There were appreciative sounds in response to this, but also a slightly pained mewling. A hand was placed on Rowan's shoulders and he looked up to see Jezera smiling at him."

je "My hero, she asked you to fuck her. This slow, romantic stuff isn't fucking. Go hard, go fast!"

"He did so, roughly pushing into Helayna and roughly groping her body. This instantly caused screams of blissful pleasure and encouragement from the woman in front of him. This served to drive him to be even harder and more abusive, which seemed to make her even happier."
"Rowan really was fucking her with no regard for her well being or pleasure. This was probably her first time; he was claiming her virginity and doing it so crassly! The fact that she seemed to absolutely love it felt wrong, but he only pushed her even more."

scene cg59 with sshake
show cg59 with sshake
show cg60 with flash
show helayna naked aroused behind cg60
pause 2

"While it seemed to go on for an eternity, in truth such a frantic pace brought Rowan to a climax in under a minute of first penetrating the woman. Slightly dazed, he looked down at the woman before him."
"She looked back at him in confusion."

hel "Why did you stop? I still need you!"

scene cg61 with dissolve
show jezera happy behind cg61
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg61
show helayna naked aroused behind cg61
pause 2

"As if finally realizing what he'd just done, the hero pulled back and staggered away. A trail of his cum followed him, some of it dripping out of his deflating member but also a great deal from the pussy he'd just fucked raw."
"Helayna let out a cry that was a mix of panic and disappointment."

hel "No! Come back! Fuck me! Oh Goddess, fuck me!"

"Now that he was apparently done with the knight, several orc soldiers started to crowd around the woman now writhing on the ground, while shedding their armor and whatever else might be in the way."


$ avatar.corruption += 5

menu:
    "Claim Helayna for yourself.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Stay away, all of you. I claim this woman as my property, if she will accept me."
        hel "YES! I'm yours! Please take me again, oh Goddess, I've wanted you all my life Rowan!"
        "The eagerness that she said that actually stunned Rowan, making him feel very uncomfortable."
        je "Well, it sounds like she isn't interested in freedom anymore. Very well, this woman now belongs to Rowan, the rest of you can find other girls in the castle to satisfy yourselves."
        scene bg15 with fade
        show rowan necklace sad at midleft with dissolve
        show helayna naked aroused at midright with dissolve
        show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
        hel "Oh [helaynaTitle], why do you look so sad? Don't you like me? Please fuck me again, I need you, I want to make you happy!"
        "The demoness moved up to the woman on the ground, who'd started touching herself again as she continued presenting her womanhood to Rowan that his cum was drooling out of. She pressed her hand to the woman's head and a moment later Helaya was unconscious."
        hide helayna with dissolve
        je "She'll be waiting for you in your room when you return to Bloodmeen. For now, we have a meeting with the duke to take care of."

        if raeve_keep_rowan_tried_protect_helayna:
            $ avatar.corruption -= 5

        $ raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna = True
        $ codex_add('helayna_keep_taken_by_force_claimed')
        jump confrontDuke
    "Watch Helayna get fucked by the orcs.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show cg54 with fade
        pause 2
        "After a little posturing and shoving, one of the largest males got down on the ground and lifted the woman on top of him so that he could penetrate her anally while another large orc took her in the pussy. It was still leaking Rowan's cum, but the orc didn't seem to care."
        jump orcsHelayna
    "Don't watch.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        scene black with fade
        show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace sad at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan tore his eyes away from the scene and quickly did up his garments. He found that Jezera had her hand on his shoulders again."
        je "You did me proud, my hero. However, now we've got a visit we need to pay to the duke."
        "The demoness lead Rowan deeper into the keep, leaving the sounds of Helayna and the orc soldiers behind them."
        jump confrontDuke

label orcsHelayna:

$ codex_add('helayna_keep_taken_by_force_gangrape')

"It wasn't just the males that were interested in Helayna. A female orc soldier laid claim to her face, pressing her green sex down onto the captain's mouth and silencing her cries of pleasure."
"Two final orcs joined their fellow soldiers, one male and one female, each getting a hand to start pleasuring them."
"Rowan felt a strange sense of morbid fascination as he watched events unfold."
"The two orcs who had been taking her lower holes had settled into a brutal rhythm of sorts, since they found it difficult to move while both of them were inside Helayna at the same time, they alternated between penetrating and pulling out for the other to enter."
"The two who were currently receiving a handjob and a fingerjob were casually talking to some of the observers about Helayna's skills. Those next in line were curious about the best place to be and were already figuring out a pecking order."
"Beastial cries of pleasure flew over all of it, not from the woman being used, but from the larger green woman who was using her face as a sex toy. She shamelessly screamed her lusts for all to hear, then climaxed and rose off of the red head."

show cg55 with dissolve
pause 2

"Between the many bodies, Rowan was able to catch sight of Helayna among them. Her eyes had rolled back and she'd stopped saying anything that might be a cohesive thought."
"All her face said was pure ecstasy and need, a tongue out searching for the lost pussy that she'd been licking a moment before."
"This time a male took her face, forcefully trying to jam his massive member down her throat. He failed, tried again, and finally returned to the onlookers to wait for a chance at the other end instead."
"He got his chance soon afterwards, at the same time as another woman took over the face."
"Rowan continued to stare until Jezera placed her hand on his shoulder and turned him away."

scene bg15 with fade
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace sad at midleft with dissolve

je "This will probably go on for hours, so we'd best finish up our business with the duke now. Don't worry, you can come back and watch more afterwards."

"The demoness lead Rowan deeper into the keep, leaving the sounds of Helayna and the orc soldiers behind them."

jump confrontDuke

label confrontDuke:

scene bg17 with fade
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"They passed through the hall and up the stairs. Eventually, the duke was located inside his bedroom, having barricaded the door. It took Rowan three tackles to knock the elaborate, but not terribly formidable, door open."


scene black with fade
show jezera neutral behind black
show doran shocked behind black

"Inside, a terrified duke Raeve waited cowering in one of the corners, whimpering slightly."

je "Pathetic wretch. Is this all the pride you can muster? Such a change from when the two of us first spoke."

"She glowered angrily over the terrified man. He tried to back up, found there was no where to go, then tried to straighten his back and put on a strong face."

dor "D-demon, s-stay back! I'm a duke of Rosaria, the baron will make you p-pay for this!"

"It was a very poor showing. Jezera slapped him across the face and he crumpled to the ground once again."

dor "Please don't hurt me!"

je "Hmph. You don't deserve to rule over anything. Let's see how well you can perform at other tasks."


scene black with fade
show jezera neutral behind black
show doran shocked behind black

"She lifted up a foot, slipping it out of her shoe and pressing it against the side of the duke's face."

je "Kiss it."

"After a moment's hesitation, the duke took her blue foot in both hands and kissed the top of it."

je "Good."

"A swirl of energy started to surround Jezera."

je "Keep going. We'll have to see about fixing that attitude of yours, maybe something else too? It isn't like there's anything worth saving in that useless head."

menu:
    "Continue watching Jezera dominate the duke.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump dominateDoran
    "Leave Jezera to her business.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Sensing that his presence was no longer necessary, Rowan turned away from his mistress and the former duke of Yael Fork. He left them and headed back into the main keep."
        jump raeveEnd

label dominateDoran:

"Reave looked at her foot for a moment in confusion, then started kissing the tops of each of her toes. At the same time, the demon woman placed one of her hands on his head and the energies from her surrounded him."

je "What is your name?"

dor "Doran?"

je "No silly man, you don't have a name."

"He blinked several times, opened his mouth to speak, then stopped."

dor "Why don't I have a name? I thought I was a noble."

je "You are a slave. Slaves don't deserve names."

dor "But, I'm not a slave."

je "Really? What kind of a man does what you're doing right now?"

"The duke looked down at the foot still in his hands, hesitated, then kissed it again."

je "That's right. Now, time to move up my leg."

"He laid kiss after kiss up the blue skinned leg. His motions seemed somewhat jerky or robotic, this wasn't something he'd done before. However, this wasn't the reason that Jezera suddenly put her hand on his face."

je "No, stop. You're not touching my pussy with that awful beard. We're shaving that off right now. Where is your razor?"

"After pulling her leg free, she sent the man scurrying off to the side of the room where a desk and mirror rested. He extracted a set of scissors, shaving razor, and cream and showed them to Jezera."

je "Give me that."

scene cg388 with fade
pause 3

"She took the scissors from Raeve and roughly started cutting his mustache off. There was no protesting or complaining, just dull eyed observation as the man's facial hair fell away."
"After the top had been trimmed short, Jezera moved on to his beard and had that off in short order as well."

show cg389 with dissolve
pause 3
show jezera happy behind cg389
show doran beardless neutral behind cg389



"Only now did the man react. He raised up a hand and patted the patchy short bristles while looking at himself in the mirror. The demon payed no mind, focused on slathering cream over what remained."
"There was some satisfaction that Rowan felt, seeing this man brought down like this, but it also seemed wrong at the same time. He couldn't decide if he was enjoying this or not."

je "Cut it off."

"She stuffed the razor into Raeve's hand. He raised it up slowly to his ear, then stopped. A long moment passed before the demon seemed to run out of patience and put her hand on his head to work her magic again."

je "I said, cut it off."

"Raeve did so. He shaved off the last vestiges of his mustache and beard one stroke at a time. At first he would hesitate before starting each cut, but by the end he seemed almost eager to become clean shaven."
"Now finished, he set his razor down on the desk and whipped off the rest of the cream with a towel. The shorn duke received a ruffle of his hair as a reward."

je "Now that's such an improvement! I always hated facial hair. Why don't we pick up where we left off?"

show cg517 with dissolve
pause 3
show jezera happy behind cg517
show doran beardless neutral behind cg517

"She pulled him out of the chair and forced him back onto the ground. After putting both hands on his head, Jezera stopped and seemed to change her mind. After releasing her grip, she instead presented her foot once again."

je "Kiss your mistress' foot again."

"He did so."

je "Say your mistress' name, say Jezera."

dor "Jezera."

je "Good boy. Who do you love?"

dor "Jezera."

je "That's right. Do you want to make her happy?"

"He nodded vigorously."

je "So eager! Then let's see how well you lick pussy."

scene cg265 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg265
show doran beardless neutral behind cg265
pause 3

"There was no kissing up her leg this time, instead Jezera pushed her foot past the duke and pulled his face forward into her womanhood."
"Rowan could no longer see what was going on, but he could hear the slurping sound of Raeve licking and sucking on his mistress. He could also hear the sounds of pleasure that resulted."
"Suddenly Jezera turned her head and locked eyes with Rowan. There was a moment of surprised and then she smiled at him."

if jezeraIntroSex == True:
    je "Worried that maybe he'll be better than you?"
    "She chuckled between soft moans of pleasure."
    je "Or maybe you're wondering if you'll have a chance at face fucking him after I've finished breaking him in?"
else:

    je "What are you staring at?"
    "She chuckled between soft moans of pleasure."
    je "Were you hoping to have a chance at face fucking him after I've finished breaking him in?"

"The demoness turned her attention back to her prize and laughed again."

je "That might be fun to watch. Actually maybe I should get you two to kiss one another for my enjoyment? Oh! What if I made this toy fall in love with you! Wouldn't that be fun?"

"She shuddered and cried out in orgasm, but also made sure that Raeve didn't stop working at her. Then turned to Rowan again and noted his obvious discomfort."

je "Oh my hero, if this bothers you so much, why are you still watching me? Obviously I don't need your help anymore and I haven't exactly been forcing you to stick around until I give you leave."

"She smiles widely."

je " The only reason you could possibly still be here is if you're enjoying watching me play with my pet."

"Realizing that he'd only be taunted further if he remained, Rowan decided to take his leave. He turned away from his mistress and the former duke of Yael Fork and headed back into the main keep."

label raeveEnd:

show bg17 with fade

"Rowan wandered around the halls for a time, seeing the aftermath of the battle."
"Orc soldiers were rounding up the remaining members of the staff and looting everything they could find. Many stopped to cheer to him as he passed. The celebratory cries twisted the former hero's stomach."
"Yes, he'd played a large part in bringing this fort down. It felt like this was the truest betrayal. This had been a direct attack on the baron's rule, not some gang or bandit attack taking temporary control over a village. This was an act of war."
"He climbed up to the top of the central keep and looked down over the courtyard from the place that Jezera had made her appearance and turned the tide of the battle in an instant."


scene black with fade
show andras happy behind black
show rowan necklace neutral behind black


if not raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    "Bodies of both attackers and defenders littered the ground everywhere. In one corner a small crowd of orcs were still gathered around the fallen captain."
    "The echoes of carnal screams confirmed that Helayna was still busy sating herself with anyone who was interested in using her."

an "Well, well, well, here you are, servant."

"The man turned to find his master, Andras, coming up the stairs with a broad smile on his face. Helayna's arrow had been removed and a bandage had been placed over the hole. The demon walked over and joined Rowan at the wall, looking down at the scene."

an "What a beautiful sight."

ro "Yes..."

an "I must say that you've really impressed me on this day. Your grasp of strategy and my might took this place far more easily than I thought we would. Lots of prisoners and loot to bring back home after this. The results speak for themselves."
an " I... apologize for arguing against your plan before, that was foolishness."

"That was very surprising coming from the ever arrogant Andras! Rowan looked at his master and found him smiling in-spite of his self admonishment."


if not raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    an "Such a bloody conquest is well deserving of a reward!"
else:


    an "I understand that you've already claimed the former captain as your own. That reward is very well deserved for such a bloody conquest!"

"The hero turned away at that, feelings of shame rushing through him."

an "Rowan, look at me."

show andras angry behind black

"The demon grabbed Rowan's chin and forced him to lock eyes again."

an "Do not dare insult me now. You have earned my favor, I hope that you will endeavor to maintain it."

"Andras kept his grip firm for an uncomfortable moment before finally releasing the man. He then looked back down over the courtyard, giving Rowan a blessed chance to breathe again."

show andras displeased behind black

an "My sister says that she's made the duke into her pet, while my men found the rest of his family hiding out in the cellars. I've appointed one of my officers to oversee this place in our name and we'll send some of the staff back after indoctrinating them."
an "Your task here is complete, and I would call it a job well done. Why not rest for the night here before resuming your scouting tomorrow? All you have to do now is meet the quota."

"The demon casually waved goodbye, then went back down the stairs. Rowan was once again alone with his thoughts, looking down over his success in the demon twin's names."


$ raeveKeepCapture = "assault"

$ change_favor('andras', 1)

$ avatar.add_guilt(10)
$ avatar.corruption += 5
$ change_treasury(100)
$ change_prisoners(4)

$ codex_add('doran_keep_taken')
$ codex_add('raeve_keep_is_taken')
$ codex_add('dancer_s_whips')



$ goal2_completed = True

if not raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    $ activate_event('dinner_is_served')
    $ set_event_timer('dinner_is_served', 'after_raeve_keep_capture', 4)
return






label raeveInfiltrate:


scene bg16 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy behind bg16


ro "Jezera, Shayas succubus has just arrived. Ill make sure she is introduced to the duke. Once hes under her sway, well be able to capture the keep without a single drop of blood being spilled. "

je "Music to my ears. Keep in the vicinity, in case the duke needs further convincing. But if what I heard of the man is true, I doubt youll need to do much. "

scene black with fade

"Jezeras words turned out to be prophetic. Just two days laters, he was informed their spy had already weasled her way into Raeves bed-chambers. Another day, and word in the keep was the duke had a new mistress."

scene bg6 with fade
show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

je " A small detail that has not escaped the captain of the guard. How troublesome."

an "Im not leaving this up to chance. Ill be there soon, Rowan. Be prepared. "

jump raeve_keep_infiltrated








label raeve_keep_infiltrated:



scene black with fade

"When the twins forces got close to the keep, the sounds of battle could be heard coming from inside. At the gate they were met by the spy who quickly informed them that a split had occurred between the defenders who were loyal to the duke and those loyal to captain Helayna."
"With a huge grin on his face, Andras ordered his forces to take advantage of the situation and attack."

scene bg15 with fade
show andras angry behind bg15

"Helayna's forces had been winning the battle up until now, but they'd been tired out from doing battle with their fellows and had taken casualties. The scattered and weakened defenders were quickly overwhelmed by the savage orcs with the fearsome red demon at their head."
"The spy was even able to bring some of the knights around to the twins side in the coming battle, if it could even be called a battle."

an "Ahahaha! Kill them all in my name! Gha!"

scene cg107 with fade
show helayna angry behind cg107
pause 3

"The only sign of hope for the defenders was in the moment where Helayna emerged from the keep's interior and fired a bow to strike Andras in his stomach before rallying the remaining defenders."

show helayna neutral behind black

hel "Knights to me! For Rosaria, for Raeve!"



"However, this was short lived as Jezera lept up onto the top of the keep walls and used the height advantage to send dancing ribbons of blue energy through the captain's reinforcements, tripping or tossing any she could get her hands on."


scene black with fade

"Very soon, only Helayna and a handful of knights remained amongst the forty defenders in the keep's garrison. They'd made it to a secluded part of the keep, safe from Jezera's magic, but completely surrounded by enemies on all sides."
"Orcs jeered at the cornered knights, but none of them made any move to break the standoff."
"Hoping to prevent further bloodshed, Rowan pushed his way past the orcs. Standing in front of Andras's forces, he addressed their remaining enemies."

show helayna neutral behind black

ro "Helayna, knights, please surrender. The battle is lost, end it before more lives are."

show helayna shocked behind black

hel "Rowan? What are you doing?"

$ codex_add('helayna_keep_taken_by_spies')

if helaynaRelationship == 0:
    show helayna crying behind black
    "Tears welled up in her eyes, then streamed down her face."
    hel "No, no no no, teacher why? Why would you turn on your people, on those that trust you? How could you do this to me?"
    "She fell to her knees, still sobbing uncontrollably. The soldiers around her looked almost equally distraught, many of them visibly agitated or shaking. One dropped his sword, the impact of which sent a ripple through their ranks."
    "Then another blade hit the ground. Cracks had already started to form in their resolve from their captain's breakdown, with each weapon clattering to the ground being another leak in the dam."
    "Finally it broke, and the last of the Raeve knights surrendered."
    scene bg15 with fade
    show jezera happy behind bg15
    show helayna crying at edgeleft with dissolve
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan rushed forward to help Helayna while the orc soldiers started stripping the defenders of their armor and chaining them as prisoners."
    hel "Why? You're the one person I trust above all others. The one who made me deserving of this post."
    "The former hero helped his student regain her feet with one hand, fingering his amulet with the other."
    ro "They took Alexia, then they imprisoned me. I still wear their chains and they'll kill both of us if I disobey."
    show andras angry at edgeright with moveinright
    "Both of them looked up as Andras approached them, an arrow still protruding from his belly and a look of fury in his eyes."
    an "Kill... that... bitch. That's an order, servant."
    "Before Rowan had a chance to respond, Jezera's voice drifted down from above them."
    je "That will hardly be necessary, brother. Our hero shouldn't have to kill a beloved student just to heal your fragile pride."

elif helaynaRelationship == 1:
    hel "No, it must be a trick. You can't be the real Rowan, the man I knew would never turn on his people. He loved his life!"
    ro "It is me. Even if it wasn't, look around. You're hopelessly outnumbered."
    "Several of the other knights around Helayna fidgeted nervously. They knew their situation was hopeless and evidently at least some of them did think that Rowan was their real hero. This was not lost on their captain."
    show helayna angry behind black
    hel "Stand strong men. Did our hero give up even against impossible odds at Karst?"
    ro "That was different."
    hel "What would you know, false hero?!"
    "Rowan gritted his teeth. Her words bit into him in a way she hadn't intended. The reaction actually caused Helayna's expression to change."
    show helayna shocked behind black
    hel "Huh? Wait, you said that they took your wife... you didn't!"
    "The hero grabbed the amulet on his neck, frustrated at the situation, angry with himself for agreeing to this, and also hopelessness at having no other options. He tried to tear the damn thing from his body."
    "It wouldn't come off."
    show black with flash

    scene bg15 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft
    show helayna shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
    hel "Ahhh!"
    "There was a sudden bright flash of light and a red circle of power formed over Helayna's body as she fell to her knees screaming in pain."
    show andras angry behind bg15
    an "Bitch."
    hide andras
    show andras angry at edgeright with moveinright
    "Andras had returned. An arrow still protruded from his side, but that wasn't stopping him from using the full force of his magic to punish the one who'd hurt him. There was a single-minded fury in his eyes."
    "With their captain bowed, the knights broke in an instant. Those that didn't throw down their weapons were overwhelmed by the orcs who charged them."
    an "Servant, kill her."
    "Rowan could respond, Jezera's voice drifted down from above them."
    show jezera happy behind bg15
    je "Now now, brother, do you plan on making our hero kill all of his friends? That's hardly an effective way to endear him to our cause."
    "Andras released the woman from his power and turned his attention upwards."
else:

    show helayna angry behind black
    hel "Is this a trick or a betrayal? Hmph, it makes no difference. Nothing you say will change anything, I will stand against these monsters until my dying breath."
    ro "Look around, you're hopelessly outnumbered. Please, don't throw your lives away for nothing."
    hel "Be silent, servant of demons!"
    "Her resolve was absolute, however the rest of her forces were not so eager to continue the fight. If the captain fell, her forces would follow. All Rowan needed to do was...."
    show black with flash

    scene bg15 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft
    show helayna shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
    hel "Ahhh!"
    "There was a sudden bright flash of light and a red circle of power formed over Helayna's body as she fell to her knees screaming in pain."
    show andras angry behind bg15
    an "Bitch."
    hide andras
    show andras angry at edgeright with moveinright
    "Andras had returned. An arrow still protruded from his side, but that wasn't stopping him from using the full force of his magic to punish the one who'd hurt him. There was a single-minded fury in his eyes."
    "With their captain bowed, the knights broke in an instant. Those that didn't throw down their weapons were overwhelmed by the orcs who charged them."
    an "Servant, kill her."
    "Rowan could respond, Jezera's voice drifted down from above them."
    show jezera happy behind bg15
    je "I think that's enough senseless killing for the day. There will be no more deaths, take everyone who's left prisoner."
    "Andras released the woman from his power and turned his attention upwards."

hide jezera
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
"The voice's owner soon arrived on the scene, sliding down the wall on her ribbons of power."

an "You dare come between me and my vengeance, sister?"

je "Tearing her apart limb from limb would only be a temporary distraction. Why don't you take care of our prisoners and start looting our new keep? That's something you'll enjoy that has an actual long term benefit."

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

an "Very well."

hide andras with moveoutright

show helayna angry at edgeleft with dissolve

hel "So now what, am I going to be a prisoner?"

ro "Andras is the jailer. She's as good as dead if we bring her back to Bloodmeen!"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "No, we're going to let her go."

hel "Just like that?"

je "Well, on one little condition. I can't have you going around telling everyone about how your great hero is now serving demons, after all."

"The blue skinned woman pulled a small obsidian band from a pouch."

je "Just put this on your finger and you're free to go. Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll have to leave you to my brother."

"After staring at the ring for a moment, the knight captain angrily threw off one of her gauntlets and held out her hand. With a flair and a pleasant smile, Jezera placed the band on Helayna's finger. Then stepped back and motioned for Rowan to release their captive."

show helayna aroused at edgeleft with dissolve

hel "What was, oh, hot, hot...."

"Apparently now heedless of her surroundings, the knight started stripping off her armor. Sweat poured off her while she worked at the clasps and hooks, constantly muttering about being too hot."

"Rowan looked away from her, not wanting to know what would happen next."

je "Oh, not interested in playing with her? It looks like she's positively begging for it. Tell you what hero, since you were the one responsible for delivering a keep to us, I'll keep the others back so you can have first crack at lovely Helayna here."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "With that band on her, she's desperate for cocks now, and according to my spies a lot of the knights that turned were quite resentful of their commander, so it's unlikely they'll go easy on her."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "You aren't going to leave her to those men are you? Some stretching first would do her good. Or... maybe you'd rather watch them go at it for a bit before we pay the duke a visit?"

menu raeve_keep_infiltraded_helayna_menu:
    "Try to protect Helayna" if not raeve_keep_rowan_tried_protect_helayna:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "No, this is wrong. I won't let anyone touch her."
        je "But look how much she needs it. You can't possibly deny her cocks now, unless you intend to claim her for yourself? My hero, how noble of you!"
        "Her voice dropped and she started whispering in Rowan's ear."
        je "Tell you what, if you fuck her right now I'll keep the others from her and let you keep her as your prize. Assuming she agrees to come along back to Bloodmeen, which I suspect she'll be all too happy to, I'll deliver her to your room to enjoy."
        je "Though, I wonder just how Alexia will react to find that her husband has brought another woman home to his bed? Will you assemble a harem of women from each new conquest? Just to protect them, of course."

        $ raeve_keep_rowan_tried_protect_helayna = True

        jump raeve_keep_infiltraded_helayna_menu
    "Fuck Helayna.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump fuckHelaynaInfiltrate
    "Watch the knights fuck Helayna.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan finally turned his gaze back to the woman on the ground, but made no move to approach her. After a moment, Jezera spoke up behind him."
        je "Looks like she's all yours boys. We'll watch round one."
        "With permission given, several of the keep's knights started crowding around Helayna while shedding their armor and anything else that might be in the way."

        jump knightsHelayna
    "Refuse.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "No. I want no part of this."
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        je "A pity. Well then, we'd best be on our way."
        "The demoness lead Rowan deeper into the keep, leaving the sounds of Helayna and the orc soldiers behind them."
        jump confrontDukeInfiltrate


label fuckHelaynaInfiltrate:

show helayna naked aroused at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan finally turned his gaze back to Helayna. She'd nearly removed all her armor and was using one of her hands to furiously masturbate herself. The franticness of her pace was only stopped for the moments when it took both hands to remove something."
"Once she'd managed to get everything off, her gaze started darting around the courtyard with a desperate gleam. She caught her [helaynaTitle]'s gaze and then dropped to the ground on her backside."

hel "Please... I need... I need...."


scene cg310 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg310
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg310
show helayna naked aroused behind cg310
pause 3

"Her furious self pleasure ceased and she spread her legs wide as well as her womanly lips with the fingers that had just been knuckling her as fast as possible."
"Hands from behind him started playing over Rowan's body, stroking his shoulders and gripping his cock through his pants."

je "Look how desperately she wants you. What kind of a man wouldn't give her what she needs?"

ro "You made her like this! This isn't who she is."

je "My band did change her priorities a little bit, but her desires turned to you first. That had nothing to do with my influence. She does want you. Deep down, she always has. Take her."

"The demoness pushed her servant forward, towards the woman who was writhing on the ground with a mix of need, pain, and arousal on her face. Somewhat hesitantly, Rowan moved his hands to loosen his garments, freeing his erection from his pants."
"A small part of him was surprised to find that he was actually aroused by this. The part that was now in control thought it the only appropriate answer."

scene cg59 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg59
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg59
show helayna naked aroused behind cg59
pause 1

"Unable to look at her in the eye, he pulled her up to her knees and positioned himself behind her, not bothering to strip off any of his other clothing."
"He pushed into her folds, finding them incredibly hot and slick with arousal. She gasped in shock at the penetration, then let out a sigh of incredible relief."

hel "Rowan, Rowan, my [helaynaTitle], my wonderful hero."

je "Listen to how much she wants you. All this time she's wanted you, but her duties and her honor required that she never act on it. My magic has liberated her from those chains."

hel "Fuck me. Please, please fuck me Rowan!"

"The man started moving his hips, slowly pumping his cock in and out of the knight's needy sex from behind. There were appreciative sounds in response to this, but also a slightly pained mewling. A hand was placed on Rowan's shoulders and he looked up to see Jezera smiling at him."

je "My hero, she asked you to fuck her. This slow, romantic stuff isn't fucking. Go hard, go fast!"

"He did so, roughly pushing into Helayna and roughly groping her body. This instantly caused screams of blissful pleasure and encouragement from the woman in front of him. This served to drive him to be even harder and more abusive, which seemed to make her even happier."
"Rowan really was fucking her with no regard for her well being or pleasure. This was probably her first time; he was claiming her virginity and doing it so crassly! The fact that she seemed to absolutely love it felt wrong, but he only pushed her even more."

scene cg59 with sshake
show cg59 with sshake
show cg60 with flash
show helayna naked aroused behind cg60
pause 2

"While it seemed to go on for an eternity, in truth such a frantic pace brought Rowan to a climax in under a minute of first penetrating the woman. Slightly dazed, he looked down at the woman before him."
"She looked back at him in confusion."

hel "Why did you stop? I still need you!"

scene cg61 with dissolve
show jezera happy behind cg61
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg61
show helayna naked aroused behind cg61
pause 2

"As if finally realizing what he'd just done, the hero pulled back and staggered away. A trail of his cum followed him, some of it dripping out of his deflating member but also a great deal from the pussy he'd just fucked raw."
"Helayna let out a cry that was a mix of panic and disappointment."

hel "No! Come back! Fuck me! Oh Goddess, fuck me!"

"Now that he was apparently done with the woman, several of the knights who had betrayed the duke started to crowd around the woman now writhing on the ground, while shedding their armor and whatever else might be in the way."


$ avatar.corruption += 5
$ codex_add('helayna_keep_taken_by_spies_fucked_by_rowan')

menu:
    "Claim Helayna for yourself.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Stay away, all of you. I claim this woman as my property, if she will accept me."
        hel "YES! I'm yours! Please take me again, oh Goddess, I've wanted you all my life Rowan!"
        "The eagerness that she said that actually stunned Rowan, making him feel very uncomfortable."
        je "Well, it sounds like she isn't interested in freedom anymore. Very well, this woman now belongs to Rowan, the rest of you can find other girls in the castle to satisfy yourselves."
        scene bg15 with fade
        show rowan necklace sad at midleft with dissolve
        show helayna naked aroused at midright with dissolve
        show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
        hel "Oh [helaynaTitle], why do you look so sad? Don't you like me? Please fuck me again, I need you, I want to make you happy!"
        "The demoness moved up to the woman on the ground, who'd started touching herself again as she continued presenting her womanhood to Rowan that his cum was drooling out of. She pressed her hand to the woman's head and a moment later Helaya was unconscious."
        hide helayna with dissolve
        je "She'll be waiting for you in your room when you return to Bloodmeen. For now, we have a meeting with the duke to take care of."

        if raeve_keep_rowan_tried_protect_helayna:
            $ avatar.corruption -= 5

        $ raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna = True
        $ codex_add('helayna_keep_taken_by_spies_claimed')
        jump confrontDukeInfiltrate
    "Watch the knights fuck Helayna.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump knightsHelayna
    "Don't watch.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Not wanting to see what the knights had in store for their former commander, Rowan followed Jezera deeper into the keep."
        jump confrontDukeInfiltrate




label knightsHelayna:


scene cg119 with fade
show rosarian knight neutral behind cg119
show helayna naked aroused behind cg119

"Rowan looked on as the first of the dukes former knights strode over to Helayna and placed his hand on her shoulder, pushing her down onto her knees."
"In her current state of mind, she offered very little resistance, and when he pulled his cock free from his undergarments, her eyes lit up with lust. When the man saw the glazed look on her face, he laughed."

rkn "Not so high and mighty now, are you bitch?"

"The female knight either did not hear his insult, or did not care. She was too busy staring at his now semi-erect member. The ring that Jezera had placed on her finger was clearly having a very strong effect on her mind."

rkn "Hungry for cock, commander?"

"The woman gave a meek nod, not taking her eyes from the dick in front of her."

rkn "Youll have to do better than that."

hel "Please"

rkn "Please what?"

hel "I need to taste it"

"The traitorous knight laughed again, the effect the rings magic was having on her mind clearly amused him."

rkn "I guess since you asked so nicely, I can oblige you."

"That was all the approval she needed, and the redhead began to tongue his cock hungrily, starting by running it around the head, and then down the shaft in long strokes."
"The knight let out a sigh of contentment as he gazed down at the sight of his former commanding officer now reduced to worshipping his cock."

rkn "Dont forget the balls, slut."

"Eager to please, Helayna licked his balls as instructed, before working her way back up to the tip of his dick. Taking the head into her mouth, she began to suck on it lightly, making a quiet slurping noise."
"As she did this, she slid a hand south to please herself, rubbing her clit."

rkn "Looks like someone is starting to enjoy herself, boys."

"The lady let out a moan of affirmation and with a grin, the knight placed his hand on her head and used it to guide it his cock deeper into his mouth."
"Despite her lack of experience, she did the best to accommodate him as he started to gently fuck her face, moving his hips back and forth with a groan."
"While he was doing this, other knights had removed their armour and were now standing around the kneeling knight commander with their dicks in their hands, waiting for their turn in her hungry mouth."
"From what Rowan could tell though, she looked so engrossed in her current task that she hadnt even noticed them."

rkn "Lets see how you handle all of it."

"With a grunt he forced his cock as far into her mouth as he could, and she surprisingly took most of it, albeit with a gag. As he withdrew it, it glistened in the sun from all the saliva that now covered it."

rkn "Not bad, eh lads?"
rkn "Dont worry captain, well train you and youll be deepthroating dick like a common street whore in no time."

"The Helayna Rowan knew would never have allowed anyone to speak to her in that way, but in her current state of mind, she moaned in arousal at the thought, and returned to sucking the mans cock as best she could."
"The others had begun to jack off, complaining about having to wait their turn."

rkn "Quit yer whining, if she keeps up like this it wont be long until you get a turn. And you are going to swallow every drop, arent you whore?"

hel "Yesssssss"

"Helayna fingered away at her pussy as she worked the mans dick with her other hand and her mouth. Before long it became too much for the man, who came with a loud groan, and true to her word, she swallowed all of his load."
"The knight next to him practically shoved him out of the way to take his place, and as if it were a perfectly normal thing to do, the redhead began to suck his dick too."

scene cg119 with sshake
scene cg119 with sshake
scene cg120 with flash

"Before long shed satisfied the desires of over a dozen of her former underlings. Rowan could only imagine how much cum shed swallowed at this point, and just as many knights had chosen to cum on her instead, her face and tits plastered with jizz."

scene bg15 with fade
show jezera happy behind bg15

je "We should go, theyve got two other holes to try so they are going to be at that for a while. Plus the orcs have to have their turn too, and we still have things to do."

"Rowan could only muster a sad nod, as he followed the blue demoness back into the keeps interior."

$ codex_add('helayna_keep_taken_by_spies_gangrape')




label confrontDukeInfiltrate:

scene bg17 with fade
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"They passed into the hall, where the two were joined by the spy and a nervous looking Rosarian knight that had fought against Helayna during the battle. Together they went up the stairs towards the royal bedchambers."


scene black with fade
show jezera neutral behind black
show doran shocked behind black

"There the spy took out a key and opened up the room to reveal a somewhat dazed looking duke sitting on his bed."

je "Well done, demon! You may have first pick of the prisoners for your own personal use, I'll be taking him as my own trophy."

"The spy bowed, then released Raeve from their control and left the room, taking the traitor knight with them."

"The duke blinked and looked around the room in confusion. He jumped slightly and stumbled backwards in fear at the sight of Jezera's nature."



dor "D-demon, s-stay back! I'm a duke of Rosaria, the baron will make you p-pay for this if you lay a finger on me!"

"It was a very poor showing. Jezera slapped him across the face and he crumpled to the ground once again."


scene black with fade
show jezera neutral behind black
show doran shocked behind black

"She lifted up a foot, slipping it out of her shoe and pressing it against the side of the duke's face."

je "Kiss it."

"After a moment's hesitation, the duke took her blue foot in both hands and kissed the top of it."

je "Good."

"A swirl of energy started to surround Jezera."

je "Keep going. We'll have to see about fixing that attitude of yours, maybe something else too? It isn't like there's anything worth saving in that useless head."

menu:
    "Continue watching Jezera dominate the duke.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump dominateDoranInfiltrate
    "Leave Jezera to her business.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Sensing that his presence was no longer necessary, Rowan turned away from his mistress and the former duke of Yael Fork. He left them and headed back into the main keep."
        jump raeveInfiltrateEnd




label dominateDoranInfiltrate:

"Reave looked at her foot for a moment in confusion, then started kissing the tops of each of her toes. At the same time, the demon woman placed one of her hands on his head and the energies from her surrounded him."

je "What is your name?"

dor "Doran?"

je "No silly man, you don't have a name."

"He blinked several times, opened his mouth to speak, then stopped."

dor "Why don't I have a name? I thought I was a noble."

je "You are a slave. Slaves don't deserve names."

dor "But, I'm not a slave."

je "Really? What kind of a man does what you're doing right now?"

"The duke looked down at the foot still in his hands, hesitated, then kissed it again."

je "That's right. Now, time to move up my leg."

"He laid kiss after kiss up the blue skinned leg. His motions seemed somewhat jerky or robotic, this wasn't something he'd done before. However, this wasn't the reason that Jezera suddenly put her hand on his face."

je "No, stop. You're not touching my pussy with that awful beard. We're shaving that off right now. Where is your razor?"

"After pulling her leg free, she sent the man scurrying off to the side of the room where a desk and mirror rested. He extracted a set of scissors, shaving razor, and cream and showed them to Jezera."

je "Give me that."

scene cg388 with fade
pause 3

"She took the scissors from Raeve and roughly started cutting his mustache off. There was no protesting or complaining, just dull eyed observation as the man's facial hair fell away."
"After the top had been trimmed short, Jezera moved on to his beard and had that off in short order as well."

show cg389 with dissolve
pause 3
show jezera happy behind cg389
show doran beardless neutral behind cg389

"Only now did the man react. He raised up a hand and patted the patchy short bristles while looking at himself in the mirror. The demon payed no mind, focused on slathering cream over what remained."
"There was some satisfaction that Rowan felt, seeing this man brought down like this, but it also seemed wrong at the same time. He couldn't decide if he was enjoying this or not."

je "Cut it off."

"She stuffed the razor into Raeve's hand. He raised it up slowly to his ear, then stopped. A long moment passed before the demon seemed to run out of patience and put her hand on his head to work her magic again."

je "I said, cut it off."

"Raeve did so. He shaved off the last vestiges of his mustache and beard one stroke at a time. At first he would hesitate before starting each cut, but by the end he seemed almost eager to become clean shaven."
"Now finished, he set his razor down on the desk and whipped off the rest of the cream with a towel. The shorn duke received a ruffle of his hair as a reward."

je "Now that's such an improvement! I always hated facial hair. Why don't we pick up where we left off?"

show cg517 with dissolve
pause 3
show jezera happy behind cg517
show doran beardless neutral behind cg517

"She pulled him out of the chair and forced him back onto the ground. After putting both hands on his head, Jezera stopped and seemed to change her mind. After releasing her grip, she instead presented her foot once again."

je "Kiss your mistress' foot again."

"He did so."

je "Say your mistress' name, say Jezera."

dor "Jezera."

je "Good boy. Who do you love?"

dor "Jezera."

je "That's right. Do you want to make her happy?"

"He nodded vigorously."

je "So eager! Then let's see how well you lick pussy."

scene cg265 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg265
show doran beardless neutral behind cg265
pause 3


"There was no kissing up her leg this time, instead Jezera pushed her foot past the duke and pulled his face forward into her womanhood."
"Rowan could no longer see what was going on, but he could hear the slurping sound of Raeve licking and sucking on his mistress. He could also hear the sounds of pleasure that resulted."
"Suddenly Jezera turned her head and locked eyes with Rowan. There was a moment of surprised and then she smiled at him."

if jezeraIntroSex == True:
    je "Worried that maybe he'll be better than you?"
    "She chuckled between soft moans of pleasure."
    je "Or maybe you're wondering if you'll have a chance at face fucking him after I've finished breaking him in?"
else:

    je "What are you staring at?"
    "She chuckled between soft moans of pleasure."
    je "Were you hoping to have a chance at face fucking him after I've finished breaking him in?"

"The demoness turned her attention back to her prize and laughed again."

je "That might be fun to watch. Actually maybe I should get you two to kiss one another for my enjoyment? Oh! What if I made this toy fall in love with you! Wouldn't that be fun?"

"She shuddered and cried out in orgasm, but also made sure that Raeve didn't stop working at her. Then turned to Rowan again and noted his obvious discomfort."

je "Oh my hero, if this bothers you so much, why are you still watching me? Obviously I don't need your help anymore and I haven't exactly been forcing you to stick around until I give you leave."

"She smiles widely."

je " The only reason you could possibly still be here is if you're enjoying watching me play with my pet."

"Realizing that he'd only be taunted further if he remained, Rowan decided to take his leave. He turned away from his mistress and the former duke of Yael Fork and headed back into the main keep."




label raeveInfiltrateEnd:

show bg17 with fade

"Rowan wandered around the halls for a time, seeing the aftermath of the battle."
"Orc soldiers were rounding up the remaining members of the staff and looting everything they could find. Many stopped to cheer to him as he passed. The celebratory cries twisted the former hero's stomach."
"His role had been fairly minimal in bringing this fort down, but this was different than taking control of a village. This was a direct attack on the baron's rule. This was an act of war, an act that had been his plan."
"He climbed up to the top of the central keep and looked down over the courtyard from the place that Jezera had broken the defender's last attack in an instant."


scene black with fade
show jezera happy behind black
show rowan necklace neutral behind black


if not raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    "Bodies of both attackers and defenders littered the ground everywhere. In one corner a small crowd of knights were still gathered around the fallen captain."
    "The echoes of carnal screams confirmed that Helayna was still busy sating herself with anyone who was interested in using her."

je "Ah, there you are my hero."

"The man turned to find his mistress, Jezera, emerge from the stairs with a mischievous smile on her face. She walked up next to him and surveyed the scene below for a moment before speaking again."


if not raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    je "Hmm, they're still going at it. That girl really had a lot of pent up frustrations she needed to get out. I'm glad she was finally able to embrace her desires."
else:


    je "As promised, no one else has laid a hand on your new woman. That girl really has a lot of pent up frustrations she needs to get out, I hope you'll be able to fully satisfy her desires now that she's embraced them."

ro "Yes...."

je "Today marked the start of something incredible, the first of our major successes from the shadows. I must say that you've impressed me Rowan, given your efforts at court allowing us to field spies in time to take this castle."

if not raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    je "Few would have been able to accomplish that in such a short time, such talent deserves a reward."
    "At this, Rowan turned away from the scene, sick to his stomach at the sight of the death and continued raping below him. However, he was stopped by a hand on his shoulder when he started to walk away."
else:


    je "Helayna is indeed a worthy reward for someone who was able to accomplish all that in such a short time. Few would have been able to do it."
    "At this, Rowan turned away from the scene, sick to his stomach at the sight of death below him. However, he was stopped by a hand on his shoulder when he started to walk away."

"Thin, but surprisingly strong, hands turned him back around and he was surprised to feel wet lips press against his own in a kiss, then felt a sharp pain when Jezera bit his lower lip. She continued to smile mischievously, but there was an edge to her eyes now."

je "Careful, my hero. Remember that fortune can shift fast, it would be best if you don't insult me now, when I'm singing your praises."

"She tapped a finger on Rowan's bleeding lips for emphasis, then stepped back from him and looked back down over the scene of the battle's aftermath."

je "My brother will soon finish up with looting this place and arranging for the prisoners to be brought back. The small entourage that the spy built will remain behind to hold the castle and reduce suspicions. We should return to Bloodmeen now."

"The demoness started walking back towards the trapdoor. After a moment, Rowan followed her."


$ raeveKeepCapture = "spy"

$ change_favor('jezera', 1)

$ avatar.corruption += 5
$ change_prisoners(7)
$ change_treasury(50)

$ codex_add('doran_keep_taken')
$ codex_add('raeve_keep_is_taken')
$ codex_add('dancer_s_whips')



$ goal2_completed = True

if not raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    $ activate_event('dinner_is_served')
    $ set_event_timer('dinner_is_served', 'after_raeve_keep_capture', 4)

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc




label verdoinAbbeyCapture:


if verdoinCounter == 0:
    scene bg31 with fade
    "Rowan kept his distance from the large abbey that overlooked the road pass. Even from a distance he could see the royal banners flying outside. This was a royal garrison."
    "He made note it on his map and continued on. Rowan scratched his head. What base was this? Regardless, it was smart not to contest such a well defended position if he didnt have to."
    $ verdoinFirstVisit = False
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    $ prevent_tile_exploration()
    $ push_to_previous_tile()
    return

elif verdoinCounter == 1:
    scene bg31 with fade
    "Rowan approached the large abbey overlooking the nearby road. From its strategic position it controlled the entire stretch of open land. He couldnt help but notice that torn Rosarian banners cut up and hanging from the building. This had been a royal garrison once."
    if verdoinFirstVisit == False:
        "Rowan raised an eyebrow. When last hed been here those banners had been pristine. It didnt seem the new occupants were too friendly to the duke."
    "Whatever the cause was, Rowan was not going to discover it any time soon. As he approached the building, an arrow shot out from the ramparts and struck the ground not far from him. It seemed he was an unwelcome visitor."
    "Best to leave whoever the new occupants were to themselves."
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    $ prevent_tile_exploration()
    $ push_to_previous_tile()
    return
else:

    pass


scene bg38 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan brought his horse to a halt near the beginning of the winding path up to Verdoin Abbey. He was alone. Hed done a check-in with the troops hed been sent to rendezvous with. The plan was actually to storm the fortress the following day."
"Which is why he had to skulk around in the night."

quest "Finally, finally. Ya make lil ol me do all da work and den finally show ya face dis late in da dak."

"Rowan dismounted and looked to the person whod come to greet him."


show tarish neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Good evening, Lady Tarish. I trust that the mission has gone well so far?"

"Tarish had her arms crossed, but her expression was hard to make out with what little light was available to him."

tar "Yes n no"
tar "When dealin wit hostile chiefs is a gamble no matta what. Some o em want heads. Some want golds. Some dont want none of what you sellin."

if tarishBetrayed:

    "Tarish took a step closer to him. Now her expression was easier to make out. Cold disdain."
    tar "Maybe, I shoulda let ya come up wit out no talkin. See how long before ya guts be boiled. Hehe."
    "Rowan sighed. The fact that hadnt happened meant that she was just messing with him. They might not like each other, but shared utility made for unusual compromises."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "What about the chief of the tribe here? What does he want?"

"The orcs whod taken the abbey were not from those pledged to the twins, but that had not been the end of discussion. Naturally, Tarish was the diplomat best suited to speak to them. Shed been sent as soon as Rowan had gotten word back to the castle."
"Together, they walked up the winding road to the abbey. It stood, clearly visible, above the wide dirt road that acted as one of the main arteries of Rosarian trade."

tar "Lotto things. Me for starts. Been tryin to get on me good side. No luck for im do. I been tryin to talk him inta a deal, but only managed ta get part of da way. Dis is a good spot here, no orc gonna give dat up without sumtin good."
tar "Do we really need ta move him all dat bad?"

if tarishBetrayed:
    tar "Ya just want da glory of handin dis place over. Dont think I dont know, hummie. Dont think I dont."
    "Rowan shook his head. Tarish could believe what she wanted to."

elif avatar.corruption < 30:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "..."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
else:

    ro "Yes. This position is very valuable to us too. I need it."

"They stopped outside the door of the abbey. On the rampart, he saw a big grey orc holding a bow twice as large as any hed seen a human use. The strength to wield it must have been intense."
"With archers like that and a good high ground, they could control vast tracts of land. Many men would die trying to dislodge them."

tar "I done all my part now. Talked is damn ear off. Ya think it easy to getta damn hummie in da door?"
tar "Even did da dirty work bringing da gift up."

ro "Gift?"

"Rowan raised an eyebrow. He hadnt mentioned anything to Jezera about a gift. That sounded like an improvisation on the part of the twins."


tar "A real tasty snack. No warchief gonna say nah to it. "
tar "Captives. Pretty little things for da raiders."
tar "If ya got da stomach for it, we can stop before meetin da chief for a look see."

menu:
    "Take the detour.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump verdoinDetour
    "No need.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption < 30:
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            ro "I think I can guess whats going on. I dont think I need to see that at the moment."
        else:
            ro "No need. I have every confidence that the orcs enjoyed the gift. Andras idea I assume. "

        "Tarish shrugged."
        tar "Suit ya self"
        jump verdoinMeeting


label verdoinDetour:

"Rowan scratched his chin. If this was an important part of the diplomacy effort, then it would probably be wise to see what had been given."

ro "Lead the way, my lady."

"Tarish formed a slight smirk that exposed one of her small tusks."

tar "Wanted a peak, eh hummie? Well okay den. After me."


scene bg47 with fade

"The building was an old construction. It had just been a nunnery in the early days of Rosaria. Isolated from the capital or major cities, theyd built their own extensive defensive works. In time those had come to dominate the buildings role."
"But, buried into the mountain, the original monastic cells remained. Though they had been refurbished with locks and restraints to act as more of a dungeon."
"Rowan studied the walls as he went deeper and deeper into the abbeys underbelly. Moans were rising up from the staircase. They grew more overpowering, along with the scent of sex the further down he and Tarish went."


scene cg476 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg476
show tarish neutral behind cg476
pause 3 

"The building was an old construction. It had just been a nunnery in the early days of Rosaria. Isolated from the capital or major cities, theyd built their own extensive defensive works. In time those had come to dominate the buildings role."
"But, buried into the mountain, the original monastic cells remained. Though they had been refurbished with locks and restraints to act as more of a dungeon."
"Rowan studied the walls as he went deeper and deeper into the abbeys underbelly. Moans were rising up from the staircase. They grew more overpowering, along with the scent of sex the further down he and Tarish went."

if avatar.corruption < 30:
    "Rowan found it hard to watch the scene in front of him. These had once been the daughters and wives of western Rosaria. Once they may have practiced dancing for festivals or had romances with the local boys."
    ro "..."
else:

    "Rowan honestly didnt pay the proceedings much mind. This was hardly the first orcish gangbang hed seen by this point. It probably would not be the last."
    ro "Hmmm."

ro "The sound is different from back at your camp. The captives your people held werent this willing?"

"Rowan craned his neck around."
"The closer he looked, the more it was apparent that none of these women seemed to be dreading the degrading treatment they were getting. Even held by iron leashes, they still moaned and moved like willing participants."

tar "Ya, is why it we gave em some o yours. Orc men be stupid. The just fuck and fuck. So da hummie captives get all worn out real fastlike."
tar "But, ya have dem sex demons up at the keep. Makes em nice and randy. Andras said he picked em because they all liked it with the orc troops."
tar "Here, let me show ya."


scene cg529 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg529
show tarish neutral behind cg529
pause 3

"She strode up to one of the slaves who wasnt in use, a petite blond, and gripped her by the chin so shed be forced to look up. She was a ragged thing with cum caked on her chest and the edges of her lips."
"Rowan walked forward to join them. His eyes met with slavegirl."

tar "Youre a good girl, aint ya? Wanna tell da hummie here what your favorite hole is?"

"The girl has no hesitation."

slave "Anal. Butt. Please. Its my favorite. I love it."

"Now Rowan noticed that there was also traces of cum on the back of her leg. If that was her favorite hole, certainly it was getting plenty of attention."

tar "What ya think of orc cock? Ya like it?"

"The slave girl nodded fast."

slave "Please. More."

tar "Ya sound like a real slut, ya know dat?"

"The slave girl nodded again."

slave "A total slut. Please. I want more. My pussy hasnt been fucked yet today. I wanna cummm."

"Tarish paused for a second, trying to form the words to what she wanted to ask next. Rowan could tell she was enjoying this. Her face dripped with sadism."

tar "Ya mouth been fucked recently?"

"The girl nodded fast."

tar "Wanna give us a good look? Say ahh."

scene cg530 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg530
show tarish neutral behind cg530
pause 3

"It was no lie. There was still pools of creamy white liquid in her mouth. She opened her mouth as wide as possible to give as good a look at the frothy liquid as possible."
"Tarish smirked."

tar "Your boys know how to pick em."

"She drew her hand back from the slave girl, sending her sputtering to the ground. But, she barely even seemed to register the abuse."

tar "Needa see anymore?"

ro "I believe youve made your point. We should visit the chief."

"Rowan looked over his shoulder as they started to go back up the staircase. The slave girl was already back to waving her rear to a pair of orcs whod just descended the staircase from the other side."
"She seemed happy. Perhaps."


label verdoinMeeting:


scene bg47 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show tarish neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show wild orc neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan had been speaking to the chief of the tribe for some time before he decided that he rather liked him. Oh, he was still an orc. Violent, dismissive of humans, and totally lacking in manners. But, he listened to Rowans proposal earnestly."

wo "Big big want. Ya got a big big want."

"He reached down to a massive tankard filled with some of the watery beer hed offered Rowan earlier."

wo "See, issa smart one. Coulda waita till ya show ya face den kill ya."

"He turned back to another orc in the corner."

wo "Who da hummie who dun walked in? Wha he say is name was?"

orc2 "Sor Bancock, ya mighty."

wo "Heh. Cock."
wo "Ye, said he be wantin to talk terms. We say. Okay. So he come up da way. Den boom. Now I got me sum pretty pretty armor."
wo "So why I not be doin dat? Ya brought my hungry boys sum good pussy. Ya did. But me peepin dat belt o yours. Nice sword. A pretty sword perhaps. "
wo "What ya say, hummie? Should I kill ya and take it?"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan rolled his eyes. The orc chief was threatening him, but the big dumb grin on his face undermined the effect somewhat. This was a negotiating ploy."

ro "You probably could. Now, you might die in the process. You already know what friends I have."
ro "But, wouldnt you rather hear about what you get if you accept my proposal?"

"The chief looked from Rowan to Tarish and then back."

tar "Ya already seen what we had to offer. You and all of ya boys get fed more when ya got us for friends."

wo "We done finally gettin to da good part. Da broad been teasing me along, but not given up da goods."


"Tarish spat on the ground, eliciting a deep belly laugh from the chief."

wo "No good flirtin wit er. Been tryin fo days. But, go on wit it before maggots get ta me."

"Rowan had spent the time leading up to meeting considering what the core of his offer would be. He felt he had a good answer."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The tribe here was medium sized. A few dozen fighting men and women. The old fart acted dumb but he was quite shrewd. Hed noticed that the building was unoccupied shortly after Astarte and took it quickly."
"The easiest offer would be to evacuate the abbey in return for a portion of the spoils from Rastedel after its taken."
"It offered the benefit of not requiring an immediate payment, but Rowan was naturally quite squeamish about any other party in the conquest who might push for a more hardline attack."
"The other option would be a more immediate offer. Fighting men or gold and treasure. It would have to come from Bloodmeens own war efforts. But, if it bought Rowan extra influence then it could be a worthwhile investment."

menu:
    "Pay with troops." if castle.buildings['barracks'].troops > 10:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 10
        "Rowan and sat out the payment structure hed use to bribe the tribe. It would be painful. No general wanted to deplete their resources in return for a position that another occupied by good luck."
        "But, this was the simplest and cleanest method to ensure that the abbey fall into their hands."
        "The negotiations went on to the night with lots of drinking, mostly by the chief and his entourage, and a whole bunch of threats of violence."
        "But, an arrangement was struck long before dawn. The orcs quietly filed out of the abbey, to be replaced with a far smaller and weaker unit...weak and mortally wounded from the Bloodmeen allied tribes"


    "Pay with gold." if castle.treasury > 100:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ castle.treasury -= 100
        "Rowan and sat out the payment structure hed use to bribe the tribe. It would be painful. No general wanted to deplete their resources in return for a position that another occupied by good luck."
        "But, this was the simplest and cleanest method to ensure that the abbey fall into their hands."
        "The negotiations went on to the night with lots of drinking, mostly by the chief and his entourage, and a whole bunch of threats of violence."
        "But, an arrangement was struck long before dawn. The orcs quietly filed out of the abbey, to be replaced with a far smaller and weaker unit...weak and mortally wounded from the Bloodmeen allied tribes"
    "Pay with Rastedels wealth":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rastCrime += 1
        "Rowans face remained impassive as he detailed what the plan would consist of."
        "In lieu of up front payment, the chief and his tribe would instead join the force attacking the city in the upcoming assault, and keep a portion of the spoils from the south east merchant district."
        if avatar.corruption < 30:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            "He had to stop at a few points to collect himself. It was hard to keep the words coming out of his mouth in context. He had to keep the mindset of a general."
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            $ avatar.corruption += 5
        "This line of persuasion wouldnt have worked if he couldnt point to the battle before. Tarish insisted that Rowan had come up with the plan for Astarte Plain himself. Of course, it would work."
        "The negotiations went on to the night with lots of drinking, mostly by the chief and his entourage, and a whole bunch of threats of violence."
        "But, an arrangement was struck long before dawn. The orcs quietly filed out of the abbey, to be replaced with a far smaller and weaker unit...weak and mortally wounded from the Bloodmeen allied tribes"



show bg31 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

show rosarian knight neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"In the first morning light, hundreds of men came streaming down the road. Rowan was at their head. They moved from the south, the route with smaller exposure to enemy fire. Still, as they came roaring up the arrows started to fly."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "To Rowans side were a few men in steel, bust mostly troops in leather. A combination of levies from smaller estates, landed knights, and mercenaries. A ragtag army, but a large and powerful one nonetheless."
else:

    "To Rowans side were steel knights in purple surcoats and peasant soldiers fighting under the Dukes banner. Together they made up the most powerful fighting force presently in the kingdom."

"In a lightning charge they made it to the walls of the abbey. Arrows struck here and there but casualties were light. Their aim was atrocious and supplies of arrows were low."
"The attackers came prepared with ladders rams. While a core of shielded men struck at the main door, the rest of the attackers went over the top. Rowan led them himself with no hesitation. His performance was flawless."


scene black with fade

"The initial fighting on the rampart went swiftly. There were only five orcs to defend the position and they were swiftly swamped by the attackers numbers."
"Though, Rowan did get a chance to go one on one with one of the orcs. A large, one armed fighter whod been slinging stones from the battlements. "
"There was a flash of recognition as Rowan approached. But, he made a good show of it, swinging and charging like a creature possessed. Rowan cut him down easily."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Fan out and find the remaining defenders. No survivors. Leave no survivors."

"Not that there were many that needed execution. Wherever they went, they found few orcs, mostly older fighters and those missing limbs."
"Standing over the body of a huge one-armed brute whod been easily dispatched by ten fighters, one of the other commanders approached him."


show rosarian knight neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

rkn "The right wing of the abbey has been totally secured. We found ten of em, but wed been preparing for fifty."

ro "Ive noticed the same thing. Theres only a skeleton crew here."

"Rowan leaned close and whispered into the mans ear."




if rastAlly == "jacques":
    ro "I think it will play better in the city without that bit of information. Im sure your Boss would agree. "
else:

    ro "I think it will play better in the city without that bit of information. Im sure the Duke would agree."

"The commander nodded in agreement. Everyone would benefit from a more dramatic triumph."
"So it was that the humans had won their first great victory since the Battle of Astarte. And what a victory it was. Now all that was left was to return to the city and celebrate"

$ verdoinCounter = 3

$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('rastedel_introduction', triggers=('map_res_106', 'map_res_107'), group='rastedel', priority=pr_map_res)

label rastedel_introduction:

if not rastFirstAvailable:
    "Rowan stopped in his tracks and looked out into the distance. There, sitting on the river, was Rastedel in all of its glory. Stinking, noisy, Rastedel. He knew that heading that way would be dangerous. The arrival of the hero of the previous war in the capital could not be hidden."
    "What would Jezera think if she discovered him there without her knowledge?"
    "Better not to risk it. Rowan turned away."
    $ prevent_tile_exploration()
    $ push_to_previous_tile()
    return
else:

    pass

if rastLocked == True:
    $ push_to_previous_tile()
    return

elif verdoinCounter == 3:
    jump postVerdoin

elif postBattleVisit == True:
    jump rasPostBattleVisit

elif rastCurrentEnd == True:
    scene bg33 with fade
    "More content to come in the future. Stay tuned for the next build."
    $ prevent_tile_exploration()
    $ push_to_previous_tile()
    return

elif rastFirstVisit == False:
    jump rastMenu
else:

    pass






scene cg394 with fade
show doran beardless neutral behind cg394
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg394
pause 3

"There it was. A gust of wind blew over the tall grass on the side of the road. Rowan parked his horse. Seeing this, Duke Reave pulled his to a stop as well. Rowan just wanted to look at it. He had not been back here in so many years."
"Down below them was Rastedel. The capital of Rosaria and home of the nobility. Rowan sighed. A place that held so many memories."
"The first thing he noticed as they approached was the sight of the Grand Codifice in the distance. Its eight towers are the tallest buildings in the city. There, the High Arbitron runs her bi-weekly sermons in the name of Solansia."
"Now, from the hilltop, he could look at it in all of its glory. He could even see the movement of tiny figures up and down the boulevards. Rastedel was always alive. Always moving and squirming."
"The city itself was on the fork of a river. The north side was entirely taken up by the lower class districts. Endless pathways of bakeries, bars, and brothels. The river separated them from their more well to do brethren."
"The South East side was somewhat more upscale and was the center of industry. The merchant guilds, the granaries, the smiths, and the mining companies that dominated the east were all settled there. It was also where one went when looking for a doctor or other professional."
"And to the South West was the home of the nobles. The smallest part of the city, it was a collection of estates, servants homes, fine stores, and military facilities."
"But, its most striking feature was the shining shimmering palace where the Baron lived. Its gardens were an unparalleled marvel in all of Rosaria, and its size and splendor was bested only by the Codifice on the other side of the river."
"In the last days of the war, especially after Bloodmeen had fallen, this place had been his home. There was still a fondness for it in his heart. Among other things."

dor "We must get on with it. It is expected of us."

"Rowan turned to the man. Duke Raeve was a hollow shell of his former self. Not only had Jezera taken his beard, but his pride. He now searched around any space he was in with a nervous expression. It was a good thing that so little was expected of him."

ro "Onward then."


scene bg33 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show doran beardless neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"At the gates, the soldiers didnt even try to stop him. One of the guards moved to approach."

show rosarian knight neutral at midright with dissolve

rkn "Halt travelers. Where are you coming from?"

"The guard blinked twice, surprised at what he saw."

rkn "Rowan Blackwell? Goddess above. Let him through, let him through!"

hide rosarian knight with dissolve

"And just like that, the two riders were allowed entrance into the city."
"Rowan looked around and breathed in the scent. Where else was there like Rastedel?"
"The stink from the garbage and manure from the streets mixed with that of the fish from the river. The lines of buildings, entwined like lovers, stretching for miles. There was always someone on the street, always someone talking, always movement."
"And the people. Louder and bolder than those of the villages by ten. Some dirt poor and reduced to rags. Other wearing whatever fashion had become common. It was a place built atop itself in so many layers that it had fused into a cohesive and distinct whole. "
"Smelly, massive, hopeful, flawed Rastedel."

cro "Rowan?"

"The guards were not the only ones who swiftly realized who the two newcomers were. A few people who had seen him in the parades of years before started to notice."

cro "Rowans here?"

"A murmur went down the street. Rowan rode with his back held high. He may have been accompanying a duke, but no one paid much attention at all to Doran. People pointed and chatted."
"Rowan rode down the long central boulevard. Every stretch saw the streets more and more filled. People opened second and third story windows to look down at him. Before long, the streets were mobbed by a crowd of people. They called out to him from all sides."
"It was like an impromptu celebration."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan waved to the people. Being beloved had never been his goal, nor his addiction, but who wouldnt feel a bit of energy when so many people showed so much affection for him."
"The people looked disturbingly similar to how hed seen them last. That had been in the immediate aftermath of the war, when easy access to food was just being restored."
"The hollowness of some of the cheeks he saw was a testament to the famine. Here too, it wreaked havoc in the form of higher bread prices. But, the people still looked in good spirits, and cheered earnestly at his approach."
"Doran bristled softly at all this attention, but didnt protest as Rowan stopped to be greeted by several veterans. Rowan didnt know them, of course, but they claimed to have fought by his side. A large matronly woman thrusted a small pastry into his hands."
"But, the ruckus was soon broken up by the arrival of five knights. In gleaming armor and strong horses, they immediately drew attention. But, Rowans eyes most lit up at the sight of the neat purple cloaks swept over their armour."
"They were of the Thorns of Solansia, the oldest and most exclusive knightly order in the entirety of Rosaria. The second sons and cousins of Dukes, Earls, and Counts had all pined for a spot in their ranks for generations."

show werden neutral at midright with dissolve

"And at the front of their ranks was a man a much older than the others, with armour a bit more ceremonial as well."

werd "Duke Reave. Rowan Blackwell."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan narrowed his eyes. He knew the man very well. He had commanded the Thorns during much of the last war. Duke Antoine Villele of Werden."
"Rowan had fought at the side of this mans brother at Karst. Hed actually fought with him too at Bloodmeen, but that didnt mean there was much camaraderie between them. Duke Antoine didnt share camaraderie with commoners."

ro "My lord..."

"The Duke and his entourage rode up to Rowan and Doran. Rowan controlled his emotions and kept a neutral expression. He remembered how frustrating the Duke could be to talk with. He didnt suffer conversation."

werd "I had not expected you to appear, Lord Raeve. When your keep fell and no word came of your arrival, I assumed you lost."

"Doran clenched his teeth. Duke Antoine turned to Rowan. Rowan made sure to meet his gaze at equal level."

werd "I had not considered all the variables. Rosaria seemingly finds itself in the debt of Rowan Blackwell yet again."

"He put a hand to his chin."

werd "Hmmm."

"Suddenly the older mans eyes brightened. He turned his steed around and gestured to be followed. The Thorns under his command spaced themselves out to push through the crowd."

werd "Follow. The Baron will need to speak with you immediately. Both of you."

"He was quite insistent on the matter. There was no room for debates. Rowan and Doran moved to follow. Still, Rowan was skeptical. Why was a Duke doing the dirty work of escorting them to the Palace?"

$ rastFirstVisit = False

jump rastMenu



label rasPostBattleVisit:

$ postBattleVisit = False


scene cg395 with fade
pause 3

"There it was. A gust of wind blew over the tall grass on the side of the road. Rowan parked his horse. He just wanted to look at it. Despite having been back recently, Rowan was looking at a different Rastedel."
"It still stank. It still stretched out over the riverbed. The bearer of memories, and the home of disappointments."
"But, the city was quiet today. There was no subtle hints of movement down below in the city. There was not the usual clattering of activity. Even from a distance, the bustle of figures would still be visible from here. But, today nothing. Dead quiet."
"Well, at least it still stank. So there was that."
"Rowan spurred his horse onward. The city was waiting for him."

scene bg33 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"At the gates, Rowan wasnt even checked. There were no troops in front of the gate stopping anyone from entering the city. A few guards patrolled the top of the walls though. They had dark circles under their eyes. Probably had been pulling multiple shifts back to back."
"They just let him through. He seemed human enough. Besides, the only people going through the gate was the odd person, here and there, who was leaving the city."
"The path he tread through the city was equally desolate. It wasnt that there was no one on the street. It was just that there was no life. Everyone out had their head down and was just trying to get somewhere. No crowded boulevards and loud conversations."
"The windows and doors were all closed. A cloud of fear hung over the city."
"The last time he had come, people had thronged the streets to see him. The Hero of Karst in flesh and blood. This time no one came out to greet him."
"It wasnt that he was unnoticed. As he went, doors and windows creaked open. Eyes peeked out to see if it was really true. If he was really back. But, no one rushed out to greet him."
"He finally ran into someone with an interested in a longer conversation when he reached the main square. The silent spirals of the Grand Codifice hung like a phantom over the city below."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Well met, Inquisitors."

"A pair of blue clad guardsmen approached him on foot. Their bright blond hair gleaned in the sunlight. Inquisitorial Guards were Protheans. The direct defenders of the High Arbitron of whichever region they were assigned to. Naturally, theyd been left back from the fighting."

if avatar.corruption > 59:
    ro "Cunts."

inq "Good day, Rowan Blackwell. When Her Beatitude the High Arbitron heard of your arrival, she dispatched us at once. She would most kindly like to bestow a blessing of protection on you."

"Rowan scratched the top of his head. That seemed like a pretext to him."




"Hed intended to visit Ameraine and the ever valiant Duke Raeve first upon arrival. Surely they were waiting for him. But, if Marianne was calling for him, it was probably best not to offend her by blowing her off."

ro "Of course. I will speak to her at the earliest convenience."

"The guards gestured for Rowan to follow them."


menu:
    "The Grand Codifice":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rastCodifice



label postVerdoin:
$ verdoinCounter = 4

scene bg33 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show jacques happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    "The procession made its way from the gate down the north side heading towards the central plaza and the Grand Codifice. The mercenaries had remained outside of the gates, but whatever landed knights and official soldiers had been part of the force joined them on parade."
    "Of course, Rowan had been placed in the center of the parade. Jacques had positioned himself at his side, with a bright smile and dramatic waves to either side. Hundreds lined the street along the entire procession to cheer."
    "They had been told this was the greatest victory in months. A hundred orcs dead in the process. To the average citizen of the city, there was now something between themselves and doom."
    "Rowan rode with a stoic expression and upright posture. Gloryhounding was for other men. Jacques waved dramatically and shook the hands of common men who approached them. He just wasnt that kind of showman."
    if avatar.corruption > 30 and society_type == "feudalism":
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "He hid a dark sneer underneath his placid external features. Common folk were really so easy to fool. Had he once been like that? The idea seemed so foreign to him."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Still, it was Rowans name on the lips of the people as they passed. Rowan the hero. Rowan the saviour. Rowan their greatest hope."
    "Likenesses were held aloft in his honor. Children raised mocked swords as though saluting a superior in the military."
    show liliana neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "As they reached the center square, Rowan found something truly surprising. A great banner hung on the side of one of the buildings depicting him and some other armored men slaying orcs."
    "Near the banner, Liliana was busy directing the men setting it up. This entire parade had been her brain child."
    hide liliana with dissolve
    "Other festivities had been arranged throughout the square. Merchants and businessmen passed out sweets to children. Some of them probably hadnt had a good meal in weeks."
    "The wealthy of the south-eastern merchant quarters had bankrolled an incredible celebration. A show of force."
    jacq "Marianne wants to make a speech. Naturally, were required up on the podium."
    "What do you say? Want to see the face she makes when she has to praise us? "
    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        "Rowan flashed a dark grin. Jacques had a point."
    else:
        "Rowan nodded somberly."
    "But, before they could make it all the way, Rowan and Jacques found themselves face to face with an unexpected well wisher."
    show werden neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    werd "..."
    "A dark smile crept on Jacques face."
    jacq "My lord."
    "He gave a short bow. Rowan couldnt help but notice the way that even with his head lowered, the horse Jacques was riding still left him higher up then the Duke."
    jacq "You are a military man of great renown. It is a great honor to see you here today. I only hope the tactics that Rowan and I worked up meet your rigorous standards."
    jacq "After all, your victories were legendary..."
    jacq "...In their day."
    "Werden didnt so much as honor Jacques with a reply. He was facing Rowan."
    werd "This is your role of choice, then?"
    "Rowan stared back intensely. His eyebrows furrowed."
    ro "It is, Mlord."
    werd "Hmmm."
    if werdenTalkFailed == False:
        werd "Disappointing."
    else:
        werd "Predictable."
    hide werden with dissolve
    "Rowan watched as the old man walked off into the crowd. Jacques seemed to be following his departure with an equal intensity."
    show jacques neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    jacq "Bastard."
    show jacques happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    jacq "Shall we?"
    "The two made their way to the steps of the Codifice and dismounted. The crowd stopped at the edge of the staircase, leaving it as something like an impromptu stage. The Baron and the high arbitron waited at the top."

    show casimir neutral at midright with dissolve
    show marianne neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "At the top of the stairs, Jacques went down on one knee and bowed his head. Rowan hastily followed along his lead."
    jacq "Baron, I would like to formally return the garrison of Verdoin Abbey to you. May this gift do honor to you."
    "The Baron gave a weak smile."
    casi "Rise. Rise. "
    casi "I...uh.."
    casi "I have so much to thank you for, and I dont know where to begin. You are deserving of..yes...you are deserving of great honour."
    "He looked to Rowan."
    casi "And you, Rowan. You do so much. So so much. How do you find enough hours in the day?"
    ro "I can be a busy man at times, your highness."
    "Rowan and Jacques rose to their feet and walked down towards the crowd hand in hand with The Baron and High Arbitron Marianne. The crowd erupted in a cheer."
    "As they descended, the High Arbiton leaned over and whispered into Rowans ear."
    mari "Do not worry, Child. I will pray for you. Solansia forgives those who do ill to her and her servants."
    "Rowan kept a straight face. Something told him that hed done a little too much to be forgiven by this point."

    jump rastThePlan
else:

    show werden neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    "The procession made its way from the gate down the north side heading towards the central plaza and the Grand Codifice. The Thorns made up the bulk of the parade because Werdens Levies were not allowed into the city without official permission."
    "But, in their flowing purples and holding aloft colorful banners with their house surcoats, they still made a dramatic show. A stream of color moving like a river down the city boulevards."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Of course, Rowan had been placed in the center of the parade. Werden rode at his side, stoic even in triumph. Somehow it was Rowan who was the approachable one. He tried his best to wave and greet the seemingly endless well wishers."
    "Hundreds had lined the streets to cheer. There was no love to the haughty nobles, but few could take issue with what this show demonstrated."
    "They had been told this was the greatest victory in months. A hundred orcs dead in the process. To the average citizen of the city, there was now something between themselves and doom."
    if avatar.corruption > 30 and society_type == "feudalism":
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "He hid a dark sneer underneath his placid external features. Common folk were really so easy to fool. Had he once been like that? The idea seemed so foreign to him."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "It was Rowans name on the lips of the people as they passed. Rowan the hero. Rowan the saviour. Rowan their greatest hope."
    "Likenesses were held aloft in his honor. Children raised mocked swords as though saluting a superior in the military."
    show patricia annoyed at edgeright with dissolve
    "As they reached the center square, Rowan found every building nearly covered in silk. 100 Banners hung in a ring, each depicting the sigil of a member of the Thorns. There was, naturally, one person behind this display."
    "Patricia directed workers with dark shadows under her eyes. It was all well and good to put on a military parade, but it wasnt like Werden was going to plan something so pedestrian."
    hide patricia with dissolve
    "Strange scenes played out all around him. Highborn knights in shining armor passed out loaves of bread to common folk. Some of whom probably hadnt had a full meal in weeks."
    "The entire affair was framed like a gift from on high. A show of force from the blue bloods that their power couldnt be denied."
    werd "The most important step is to be seen with the Baron. The Baron and his lady should be at the entrance of the Codifice."
    "Rowan almost laughed. The Baron and his lady. Had Werden actually told a joke?"
    if jacqConvo == True or copperJacquesMet == True:
        "The idea was so absurd, he didnt even pay special attention as a specific well wisher approached."
        show jacques happy at midright with dissolve
        jacq "Ah, Rowan. I suppose I must congratulate you on your victory. With the Abbey back in our hands, some of my friends can finally get their caravans moving north. The demand for swords is quite lucrative, I heard."
        "He leaned in close and nudged Rowan in the ribs."
        jacq "Still, dont you think that this shindig is a bit much for so very few enemies killed?"
        "Rowan kept up a smile."
        ro "Does nothing happen without you catching wind of it?"
        jacq "No no, not at all. For instance, I have no idea what your actual plans are. Id love to meet with you sometime and learn a little bit about your intentions."
        "Rowan sighed."
        ro "You know that isnt going to happen at this point, Jacques."
        jacq "I suppose not, but it was worth a shot."
        jacq "For better or worse, all of our fates are in your hands, Rowan. Youve got a lot of responsibility. I hope you use it wisely."
        "Rowan was left to chew on his words as he vanished into the crowds. "
        hide jacques with dissolve
    "The two made their way to the steps of the Codifice and dismounted. The crowd stopped at the edge of the staircase, leaving it as something like an improptu stage. The Baron and the high arbitron waited at the top."

    show casimir neutral at midright with dissolve
    show marianne neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "Werden gracefully went down to one knee. All of the manners and rituals of power were second nature to him. Rowan hastily followed along his lead."
    werd "My Lord."
    "The Baron gave a weak smile."
    casi "Rise. Rise. "
    casi "How many times have we done this? Rowan Blackwell and Duke Werden coming with victories. Its like...Im a younger man..."
    "He looked to Rowan."
    casi "And you, Rowan. You do so much. So so much. How do you find enough hours in the day?"
    ro "I can be a busy man at times, your highness."
    "Rowan and Duke Werden rose to their feet and walked down towards the crowd hand in hand with The Baron and High Arbitron Marianne. The crowd erupted in a cheer. "
    "As they descended, the High Arbiton leaned over and whispered into Rowans ear."
    mari "Do not worry, Child. I will pray for you. Solansia forgives those who do ill to her."
    "Rowan kept a straight face. In his case, he rather doubted it"

    jump rastThePlan


label rastThePlan:

scene bg42 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"It was late when Rowan finally made his way back through the city to the tavern he was staying at."

if rastAlly != "jacques":
    "There was still a hint of alcohol on his lips."

"The room itself appeared empty when Rowan first arrived. Strange, since Ameraine had insisted on shaking him down for what he learned after the meeting."

show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve

"But, there was something out of the ordinary. One of the windows was open. Rowan approached it slowly and found the woman he was looking for sitting on the ledge, legs dangling out above the city."
"His eyes caught on a detail in particular. Her long black sleeve was visibly torn. Beneath it, though hard to make out, Rowan caught the glimmer of a long gash."

ro "You're hurt."

"She turned back to him slowly, emerging from the window. She stared down at her arm impassively, barely reacting to the news."
"Then she let out a soft tsk and clutched at it."

ro "What were you doing?"

"Ameraine chuckled to herself."

amer "Picking flowers."
amer "You should know by now, my business is my own. Jezera trusts me, and that's all there is to it."

ro "..."
ro "Of course..."

"Ameraine circled around towards the desk, running a hand through her long dark hair. Rowan sat down in the chair."

if rastAlly == "werden":
    amer "So, do we have the details? Did Werden let you into the inner circle? Ive been waiting for you."
else:

    amer "So, do we have the details? Did Jacques let you into the inner circle? Ive been waiting for you."

"Instead of answering, he took a quill and set of parchment and began to sketch. It was everything he could remember from the meeting. Not every detail was there, but enough to get the general point across. A map of the battle to come."

amer "Excellent. I've been getting allies adjacent for so long. The presence of a plan is obvious, probably even to Marianne as well. But the details? Now, that is a rare treat."

if rastAlly == "werden":
    ro "Werden isn't a pushover. He doesn't trust just anyone."
else:

    ro "Jacques isn't a pushover. He doesn't trust just anyone."

if rastAlly == "crevette":
    ro "He doesn't even trust me."

"Rowan talked in detail about what he'd learned. The movement of forces, the positioning of allies. Times and dates..."

amer "A lightning strike at the palace to get the Baron and his blushing companion, and then to move fast to take control of the important places in the city. Is that right?"

ro "Essentially, yes."

"She sighed and slithered over to his bed. Rowan kept his eyes on the parchment, while Ameraine languished on the cushions."

amer "Military strategy has never been my area of expertise, I fear. Some studies when I was younger, but your expertise is needed."

"Rowan put a hand to his chin. In truth, internal conflict had never been much his base of knowledge either. He'd always been more focused on battlefields and fortifications. But, he'd been in enough conflict to have a base idea."

ro "A fight like this isn't a battle. You need to move hard and fast because the enemy actually has overwhelming power. It's a problem of division of forces. If they can unify, it will be too late. "
ro "The simplest way to stop the coup from working is just to buy Marianne time to defend herself. Tip her off danger is coming or rescue her. So long as she can still organize, the snake has a head and her forces will be able to unify."

"He paused again to chew on his words further. "

ro "But, that won't work either. At least I don't think so. Our goal isn't to stop the coup. If we just keep Marianne free, she could possibly crush it too easily and still be able to defend the city."

if rastAlly == "werden":
    ro "Maybe... the Purples?"
    ro "No. I'd never be able to balance the scales. I could just as easily be handing the city too easily over to Werden instead."
else:


    ro "Maybe... the Coppers?"
    ro "No. I'd never be able to balance the scales. I could just as easily be handing the city too easily over to Jacques instead."

"Ameraine yawned softly to herself. A little bit of moonlight filtered into the room. It was silver on Ameraine's skin, just like the night they'd first met."

amer "It seems to me like the best situation if we wished to have some fun would be no one wins. Chaos and bloodshed in the streets and no one in charge."

ro "Something like that. Yes."

"Rowan's eyes scanned the map city over and over again. None of his ideas seemed strong. Simply barging in during the coup would be enough. Something more needed to be done. Another weakness exploited."
"But, what? What was he missing?"

ro "..."
ro "What about the North Side?"

"Ameraine raised an eyebrow."

amer "The peasants quarters?"

ro "Yes. There is to be an effort to take out the bridges, the grand square, and a few garrison points. "
ro "But there are almost no operations planned on that side. There will be a period of time when the segment of the city will be almost entirely unguarded, in between the start of the coup and the settling of the city."

amer "So you want to add a spot of havoc to the mix?"

ro "I wouldn't go that far. There only needs to be a small disturbance. A mob or two. Just enough to pin down whatever guards in the northern quarter aren't swept up in the coup. With a little bit of action from the peasants, the entire area's defenses may be out of action."
ro "Then it's as simple as using the chaos to burn down the gate. Fatally compromise the city's defenses. We know the day of the coup. Simply have the army arrive the following morning when everyone is worn out. Only, with no gate to keep them out of the city. "

"Ameraine chewed on one of her long fingernails. But, there was something unsettling about the way that she was deliberating. Her eyes never left Rowan's."

amer "Why a small mob? Surely the more chaos, the better?"

ro "To take the city? Maybe. But, doing it my way results in the lowest loss of life."

"Rowan coughed."

ro "That means the lowest loss of productive capacity."


amer "Does it now? Shall I put a letter to your Mistress and see if she agrees?"

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    ro "Must my motive be questioned every time? Yes. Burning down the entire city is dumb strategy. Prudence demands we keep our aims limited."
    amer "If you insist."
    "Ameraine didn't appear especially convinced, but at least was suitably chastened to stop talking about it. That was fine. She could believe whatever she wanted."
else:

    "Rowan remained silent on that front."

ro "Okay, so that turns the question to the riot itself. How can we set it in motion?"

show ameraine happy at midright with dissolve

"The woman giggled softly at that."

amer "That's a strange thing to hear from the mouth of the most popular man among the lower classes of the city."

"Rowan shook his head emphatically. It always came down to You're Rowan!"

ro "I can't be seen creating a disturbance like that. I can hardly remain in a position where I can influence our supposed ally if I'm openly agitating a riot on the day of the plan."

show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve

"Ameraine sighed and leaned back on the bed. She didn't look at Rowan as she answered."

amer "Then get someone else to do it."
amer "There are figures in positions of influence who'd be perfectly happy to take you into their confidence. You're Rowan."

ro "That could work"

"She put a single nail down on the makeshift map. It was positioned right where the slums are."

amer "The area is largely controlled by The Northside Bannermen. An ironic name for bands of smugglers. But, they claim nominal obedience to the Baron in return for some limited toleration. That makes them a tough nut to crack, but I have some friends among them."
amer "One of them, Madame Montiel, is a good friend of mine. From what shes told me, theres a leader up there that goes by Maud. "

ro "Maud? Who is she?"

amer "Well, that I cant speak to her motives. But she and her men have been creating quite a stir."
amer "The new captain of the guard has been running around like a headless...chicken trying to deal with them. Alain Alarie. Such a sweet boy. But, thats what happens when all the higher ranking guards die. He has a base of operations in the barracks."
amer "Either of them would make a suitable ally. You should seek them out."
amer "Ive also heard some rumblings out of the church."

ro "The church? One would think they-"

amer "Not the Protheans, of course. You think any of them would say a word against The High Arbitron. But, the native priests? The Rosarians?"
amer "You should ask around among them. There may be potential friends in their ranks. The common masses trust their religious leaders. But, not the foreigners. The local church leaders have the power to incite the peasants to action."
amer "I want you to seek out native Rosarian leaders in the church. Someone with a good deal of discontent. They can help us raise the heat in the kettle."

show ameraine happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"The woman leaned forward, placing her arms on Rowans shoulders and leaving an uncomfortably small amount of distance between them."

amer "And remember, if you are discreet at all, no one will think twice about it. Your ability to spread your influence with the peasants is half of why you're valuable."
amer "You have a few weeks right, Rowan? Just have all your friends in place by then."

if rastAlly == "crevette":
    amer "Naturally, we need Patricia under our thrall by that point as well. You will need to continue working our influence on her."
    "Ameraine whispered it in in his ear in a dark tone. Her voice nearly hissed at the word thrall. Rowan suspected the idea of corrupting a woman this way was not such a novel concept to Ameraine."

elif rastAlly == "jacques":
    amer "Of course, we still need to deal with Duke Werden as well. You need to focus on someone who might be able to give you an opening on him. If he is left free to act, he might screw up the entire plan."
    ro "Of course. Perhaps someone at the lodge"
    "They'd need to have a good grasp of the layout of the Lodge and the schedules as well. It seemed if Rowan wanted a plan for handling Rowan he'd need to go back to that place."
    if delane_status == "free":
        "Lady Delane, perhaps? "

amer "Provided you have that, then the rest of the plan should be simple enough to execute."

"Rowan nodded slowly. It was all coming together now."

ro "A few weeks..."

amer "Indeed. Think you'll have all the pieces in place by then?"

ro "It should not be a problem."

"Ameraine giggled softly and backed away."

show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

amer "It's a date, then."

"Rowan stood up from his chair and walked over to the window. Part of the city was visible in the moonlight, but remained shrouded in darkness. But, the last few stragglers from the taverns were still making their way to their sons and daughters through the streets below. "
"Even at night, Rastedel never truly came to a stop."

hide ameraine with dissolve

"Rowan didn't even have to look back to know that Ameraine had left. A slight breeze and swish of lace was all it took. Rowan was alone."

"The city is now more free for Rowan to explore. Just make sure that you've established allies in the city before the coup starts. Note: This segment is not currently complete. The Coup will not activate until a later release."

if rastAlly == "werden" or rastAlly == "crevette":
    $ werdenCoup = True
else:

    $ jacquesCoup = True

$ rastActFour = True

$ rastBarracksAccess = True
$ rastLodgeAccess = True
$ rastCopperAccess = True
$ rastAlleysAccess = True

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return





label rastMenu:

scene bg33 with fade

menu:
    "The Palace.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rastPalace

    "The Noble Lodge" if rastLodgeAccess == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rastLodge

    "The Northside Alleys" if rastAlleysAccess == True and maudAllied == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rastAlleys

    "The Grand Codifice" if rastCodificeAccess == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rastCodifice

    "The Trade Guild." if rastGuildAccess == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rastGuild

    "The Copper Club." if rastCopperAccess == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rastCopper

    "The Barracks" if rastBarracksAccess == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rastBarracks

    "Rowan's Room at the Inn" if rastActThree == True and rastForkingPaths == False and (copperJacquesMet or lodgeFirstMeetings):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rastInn

    "Capture Verdoin Abbey." if verdoinCounter == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump verdoinAbbeyCapture

    "Finish corrupting Patricia." if rastActFour == True and patriciaCorrupted == False and guessWhoSeen == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump fall_of_crevette

    "Begin the coup." if northsideAlly != "none" or maudAllied == True and (julietKey or patriciaCorrupted or delaneAlly):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump twilight_hour
    "Exit to North Gate":

        $ world.cur_map.pos_id = 272
        return
    "Exit to South Gate":

        $ world.cur_map.pos_id = 352
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

label rastBarracks:

if maudAllied == True:
    "Rowan had already found himself an ally in the city, he had no reason to visit the barracks."
    jump rastMenu

elif alainMet == False:
    jump alain_intro

elif guardTrainingAvailable == True:
    jump alain_event_3

elif slumsRaidAvailable == True:
    jump alain_event_4
else:

    jump alain_event_2


label alain_intro:

$ alainEvent1Seen = True
$ alainMet = True

scene bg45 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"Compared to some of the majestic buildings of Rastedel, like the massive codifice or the opulent palace, the guard quarters were almost disappointingly modest."
"Crammed into the wall of buildings that made the entrance to the northern side of the city, they had none of the splendour Rowan used to associate with Solansias knights."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

"But the building was well maintained, if noticeably undermanned. Deserted, almost. Only a single guard greeted him at the entrance, and as he traversed the large complex, he noticed the crew to be rather sparse."
"Sparse and overworked. He had seen several people who had fallen asleep in the middle of their duties, sword and whetstone in hand, or right after it, their armour hastily discarded."
"Someone like Andras would punish them for such negligence, but Rowan knew all too well how exhausting military duty could be. He let them get what little rest they could manage, and moved to where he was informed the guards captain resided."
"He found the door to his room opened wide. Peering in, he saw a young man sitting at the main desk. Dressed in full armour and hunched over an avalanche of papers. He shifted through them, his fingers running nervously through his hair."

show alain neutral at center with dissolve

"He couldnt be older than twenty. He had a handsome face, but it was marred by the haunted look in his eyes, and marked with dark bags underneath."

scene bg51 with fade

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Captain Alarie?"

show alain determined at midright with dissolve

"Instantly his head shot upwards, expression sharp and alert. When he saw Rowan alarm gave way to surprise, and soon enough, surprise was replaced by genuine joy."

show alain happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

alain "By Solansias grace, Rowan Blackwell? Here? Why-"

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"He stood up rapidly. A stray sheet of paper almost went flying from the sudden movement, but the man pinned it to the table before it could escape him."

show alain happy at center with moveinright

alain "Ha ha, forgive me, you caught me by surprise."

"Rowan Blackwell, you honour me  us  with your presence. You should have sent the word, I wouldve arranged for a more proper welcome! The men would love to meet the Hero of Karst in person."

"The man greeted him with open arms and a firm shake of hands. The haunted look he saw just a moment ago gave way to a sparkle of confidence and a wide grin, so well crafted Rowan would swear it was genuine. "

show alain happy at midright with moveoutright
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "And Id love to meet them, had the circumstances been different. Tell me, how are things here? How is the guard handling the situation? "

"The captains smile grew a little stiff, but it did not leave his face. A moment has passed, before Alain exploded into a boisterous laugh, so out of place it took Rowan every effort not to raise an eyebrow at it. "

alain "Ha ha ha! But of course! With the Goddess blessing shining upon us, her sword in our hands and our hearts full of fiery devotion, how could we not? We are Solansias eyes and ears, keeping Rastedel safe from enemies within!"
alain "You can count on the city guard, Sir Blackwell! In this darkest hour of ours, we will show the people they have a guardian and protector in us! We will not fail, no matter the obstacles!"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Thats A commendable attitude, Captain Alarie."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "And between one retired, experienced general and another, freshly promoted commanding officer, this is most definitely an honest and objective assessment of the situation, yes?"
ro "And not, say, desperate bravado in face of overwhelming odds? "

"Alaries smile had yet to falter, and Rowan was certain by now keeping it up was becoming quite painful. The captain glanced at the doors for a brief moment, as if hoping some emergency would surface unexpectedly, that might rescue him for this conversation."

alain " Why, Sir Rowan, I assure you we are most definitely doing well! Really!"

ro "Really. And you most certainly do not have any issues with a certain group of outlaws, of a vaguely military-themed name, who happens to reside just north of here? "

"Alain chuckled nervously, once more eyeing the door."

alain "... There might be some misguided thugs who try to take advantage of the crisis for their own despicable ends."
alain "But were working hard, day and night, to put an end to this menace, and with Solansias grace by our side, well soon make short work of these scum!"

ro "I do not doubt the night part. Ive seen a man snoring on the table, not thirty feet from here."

alain "Some of us do have to pull double shifts-"

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "If not triple shifts, I take it. Captain Alarie, I do not question the skill, nor the devotion of you and your men, but, again, one soldier to another:"
ro "Given your current numbers, are you one hundred percent {b}sure{/b} you guys can deal with this?"

alain "..."

show alain happy at midright with dissolve

alain "We might be a little stretched thin?"
alain "But I understand his Royal Majesty cannot spare any more forces for the guard. Do not worry, Sir Blackwell! The men we have will be more than enough for the Northside Bannermen! Each guard is worth a dozen thugs!"

"Even if his posture brimmed with confidence, Alain could not keep the subtle hint of disappointment from his voice. Despite the downright crippling losses at Asterte fields, the guard would see no reinforcements, not with Mariannes position already being uncertain."
"Rowan was hoping they would be weakened enough to latch onto him at a moments notice, as people seemingly always did, but he wasnt expecting the situation to be this dire."


show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

guard "Captain Alarie, we have another pampered fop-"


show alain happy at midright with dissolve

"A young woman in a guardsman uniform barged into the room, only to freeze upon seeing Rowan."

show alain determined at midright with dissolve

alain "At ease, private, at ease. Your report? "

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

guard " Sir, we caught another noble trying to flee the city. Weve apprehended him, and escorted him to the waiting room."

show alain happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

alain "Well done, private! I shall deal with him at once. Take a short break, before you return to your post. You earned it."

"The woman saluted, and quickly left the men alone. Rowan waited a moment, then gave Alain a long, deadpan look."


show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "We have nobles fleeing the city."

show alain happy at midright with dissolve

alain "Oh no, not {i}fleeing{/i} the city, more like Sneaking out of it?"


show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Prey tell the distinction?"

alain "{i}Fleeing{/i} would imply they are running away from danger, whereas they are, in fact, merely temporarily departing to check on their regional holdings, which, as many of them argued before the court not so long ago, are in no less danger than the capital itself."
alain "Though in order to combat the negative and {i}entirely false{/i} preconception that they might be, in fact, {i}fleeing{/i}, his Majesty Baron Casimir has wisely decided to impose a temporary, one time administrative fine for those of noble lineage leaving the capital, to be invested into improving our main defences."

ro "Mhm. Said fine being ?"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"Alain scratched the back of his neck sheepishly, then whisper a sum in Rowans hear. The amount of zeros made his head spin."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro " A pretty steep amount for an administrative fine."

alain "Some did raise that point-"

ro "But perfectly reasonable amount as a bribe for ones life."



alain " I believe his majesty insists {i}quite strongly{/i} not to call it so. "

ro "Why am I not surprised. So how are you going to deal with this?"

alain "Ill go and try to talk some sense into the man. "

ro " Thats it?"

alain "..."

alain "One military commander to another I will probably have to resist several attempts at bribery, likely followed by threats, ranging from physical violence to severe political repercussions."
alain "Should it come to this, I will inform them that if they so desire, I can escort them to His Royal Majesty, so they might lodge an official complaint regarding the latest tax policies."
alain "That tends to calm them down At least a little. "

"Nobility fleeing the city, as disgusting as it was, was of little importance to Rowan at the moment. But if it could be used to earn to Alains trust "

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve


ro "You wouldnt want me lending a hand? I believe at least some of them hold my opinion in some esteem."

show alain happy at midright with dissolve

alain "Some must be an understatement Sir Blackwell, especially with your recent victory over Verdoin Abbey! "

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

alain " Yet precisely for that very reason, I fear I must decline. I cannot deprive Rastedel of its most staunch defender, by busying him with Tax evasion."

if avatar.corruption < 50:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "(You foolish, prideful boy)"
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "(Just accept the help you deluded idiot!)"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Then at the very least let me introduce myself to the man before I leave. If hes part of the army, then I ought to know."

alain "Hm, I doubt hell appreciate the attention. "
alain " Which is probably why he shouldve paid the government issued administrative fine! Follow me, Sir Blackwell! "

hide rowan with moveoutleft

scene black with fade

"If there is one thing Rowan had to give to the Captain, it was that the man handled his station with as much poise as it demanded of him."
"The guards all sprung to full salute as Alain went past them. He returned them with a serious salute of his own, softened by a small smile and a handful of pleasant words he shared with each."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "A twinge of anger passed over Rowan at the sight of it. No matter how hard he drilled the orcs, best he ever got was disgruntled respect, and even that rarely."
else:

    "Rowan felt a pang of sadness enter his heart, one he pushed away quickly. Long ago he too had men like these, willing to follow him into fire. Now"
    "All he had were orcs and a guilty conscience."

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"When they reached the waiting cell, Alain stopped for a moment. He took a deep breath, straightened his back, then strolled in with confidence and panache, like a man entering a lions den."

show alain happy at midright with dissolve

alain "My good Lord Bettencourt! We havent seen one another since-"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

bett "Oh shut the fuck up Alain, you ass-kissing shiny little turd."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

alain "-since the winter solitude party in 877! How is your leg?"

"Lord Bettencourt, as Alain greeted him, was an elderly man well in his 50s, with a face stricken with wrinkles, an ugly scowl and a glare so full of hate, one could wonder if the man ever held a positive thought in his life."
"But high title and horrible attitude aside, he looked nothing like Rosarian nobility. Dressed in rags and covered in dirt, Bettencourt appeared no different than the many hoodlums that lived on the streets of Rastedel."




bett "My leg is fine enough to kick your damn ass! What the hell do you think your people are doing Alain?! You cant lock me up! "

alain "Nobody is locking you up, Lord Bettencourt! Were just having a polite conversation over the importance of following Royally imposed taxation decrees."

"Bettencourts eyes narrowed, and the old lord rose to his feet. He threw Alain a glare so withering, a lesser man would cower in fear. But the captain responded with a sunny smile that all but assured Bettencourt of his good intentions. "
"So instead, Bettencourt turned his attention to Rowan."

bett "And who might you be?"

ro "Rowan Blackwell."

bett "That upstart dirt general my son fought alongside during the war? And what are you doing here? "

ro " Helping with the city defense? Im surprised you havent heard, my Lord."

alain "There was a whole parade."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Two of them, to be precise."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

bett "Bah! I make a conscious effort not to pay attention to anything thats been happening at the court. Not since that prothean slut strolled into the palace-"

alain "Lord Bettencourt, whatever discord is there between you and the High Arbitron Marianne, I will request you avoid such language. "

bett "Or what?"

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

alain " Or I might be forced to break my promise to her Holiness, and do something unbecoming of a Rosarian knight."
alain "My Lord, I understand you have not always seen eye to eye with the High Arbitron, but I beg of you, try to put your differences aside. We are not enemies! As people of noble blood, we have a most holy duty to fulfill-"

bett "You cant actually believe all that crap-"

show alain happy at midright with dissolve

alain "-Rastedel is in great danger. And it befalls to people like us, to you and me, to rise to the occasion and protect the common folk of Rosaria!"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

bett "Me and you?! A duck with a dagger would make for a better protector!"

alain "-To stand firm and proud in the face of great evil! To protect the innocent and slay the enemy that lurks in the dark-"

bett "Gods, at least a duck with a dagger would just stab me to death. "

ro "(Good riddance) "

"The exchange continued on for a while longer, and soon enough Rowan was convinced it wouldnt get anywhere. Even if it wasnt his objective to gain Alains trust, he doubted he could simply leave the matter as it stood. "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

"Something had to be done about Bettencourt, one way or the other. He placed his hand on Alains shoulder, silencing him in the middle of a particularly heated proclamation, and eyed the old Lord. "

label bettencourtMenu:

menu:
    "Remind him of his holy duty to contribute, one way of the other.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainInspired += 1
        ro "It was my understanding one of the prime reasons why nobility enjoys such privileges is so they can defend Rosaria in times of crisis."
        ro "But I see little has changed since Karst."
        bett " This crisis is precisely the result of Prothea not letting us do our damn job! If Marianne stayed out of politics, we would have the demon armies moped out by now!"
        bett "So our *dear* Marianne can clean up her own mess!"
        if check_skill(15, 'diplomacy')[0]:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ alainInspired += 1
            ro "So youre going to put tens of thousands of people at risk, just to punish Marianne for her hubris."
            bett "Its a matter of principles, boy."
            ro "So is defending the people."
            bett "..."
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            ro "Lord Bettencourt, I beg you. Is this REALLY the right time to go on a crusade against the High Arbitron?"
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            ro "Is her being responsible for the death of thousands on Asterte fields not punishment enough?"
            bett "Hmph."
            "The old lord let out an angry huff out, tapping the table with his fingers. Obviously it wasnt, but to say so would force Bettencourt to admit his motives werent exactly pure."
            bett "You dont honestly believe my presence would make much of a difference. "
            "The money would probably help more, but I think you underestimate the impact an old, grizzled veteran in full armor can have on the battlefield. "
            show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

            ro "Its not only about physical prowess. Spirits are also important, and Ive seen men your age bolster even the most terrified soldiers."
            show alain happy at midright with dissolve
            alain "Gruff but heroic, standing side by side with the next generation... Makes you feel like youre part of a gallant tale!"
            ro "Exactly! "
            bett " Hmph!"
            "He might have made it his lifes mission to be rude and difficult to everyone, but he had no defense against such an approach. Several more minutes of sweet talk finally managed to soften Bettencourt up. "
            bett "Fine, fine! Ill show that damn slut what a Rosarian noble is made off. "
            "Rowan threw the captain a warning look. Alains fist was tightly clenched, but the bright, supportive smile never left his face."
            alain "Glad to have you onboard, Lord Bettencourt! Ill have a guard deliver you a fresh change of clothes. And may the Goddess light guide you."
            "With a loud Hmph!, the man left, head high. They waited for him to get out of ears range, before letting out a long sigh of relief. "
            alain "I knew there was some semblance of nobility in the man! We just needed to force it to the surface."
            jump alainIntroEnding
        elif check_skill(10, 'diplomacy')[0]:
            ro "So youre going to put tens of thousands of people at risk, just to punish Marianne for her hubris."
            bett "Its a matter of principles, boy."
            ro "So is defending the people. "
            bett "..."
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            ro "Lord Bettencourt, I beg you. Is this REALLY the right time to go on a crusade against the High Arbitron? "
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            ro "Is her being responsible for the death of thousands on Asterte fields not punishment enough? "
            bett "Hmph. "
            "The old lord let out an angry huff out, tapping the table with his fingers."
            bett "You dont honestly believe my presence would make much of a difference. "
            ro "Maybe not. But if thats the case, you can always pay the Administrative fine. "
            show alain happy at midright with dissolve
            alain "We all support the effort to the best of our ability, my Lord. "
            bett "Its not a fine, its a robbery, thats what it is!"
            ro "Its high, yes, but the situation is dire. And we can either go around pointing fingers, or someone can be the bigger man and try to remedy the situation."
            bett " Hmph. Fine. But only because listening to you little sods is worse than any torture that prothean slut or the orcs might put me under."
            "Rowan threw the captain a warning look. Alains fist was tightly clenched, but the polite smile never left his face. "
            alain "Were happy to hear that, my Lord. The Sword Aid can be paid at the royal palace, third room on the right in the east wing. "
            alain "You are free to go now. May the Goddess light guide you. "
            show alain neutral at midright with dissolve
            "The man left, head high, but expression sour. Once he was out of ears range, both of them let out a long sigh of relief, Alains considerably more drawn out. "
            alain "A far cry from what I would expect from someone of Bettencourts lineage. "
            show alain happy at midright with dissolve
            alain "But for a man like him to actually part with his money - I consider this a glorious victory, Sir Rowan! "
            jump alainIntroEnding
        else:
            ro "So youre going to put tens of thousands of people at risk, just to punish Marianne for her hubris."
            bett "Its a matter of principles, boy. "
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            ro "Really? And what principles are those? Nobility has to rule, while the clergy should sit down on their asses and watch us grow fat in riches? "
            ro "Youre not even willing to pay a fine to save your own skin. Just how entitled are you? "
            bett "Bah! A peasant would never understand."
            "Bettencourt crossed his arms defiantly, throwing Rowan a contemptuous look. Hed have to try another approach."
            jump bettencourtMenu
    "Just let him leave the city. Hes more trouble than hes worth.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I see little has changed since the siege of Karst."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "In fact, I think I am safe to say {b}nothing{/b} has changed. I held a castle last time it was abandoned by nobility, and I will do so again, here in Rastedel."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "So go. Leave. Id rather have people I can rely on by my side, than have malcontents like you sowing dissent. "
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Bettencourt gawked at him, uncertain if he should be insulted or glad for the unexpected support. He looked to Alain, who averted his gaze. The captain leaned over to Rowan, and lowered his voice."
        alain " The law, and the will of the church, are quite clear on this issue. "
        ro "Can you enforce either?"
        show alain angry at midright with dissolve
        "Alain did not respond, and Rowan could see him grit his teeth in frustration. The captain could be commended on his desire for doing things the proper way - but will alone would not be enough to overcome every obstacle. "
        alain " Very well. Lord Bettencourt, you will be escorted to the main gate, where you will immediately leave the city. You will not stop, and you will not talk with anyone during that time. "
        bett "Smart-"
        alain "Furthermore, this does not cancel your Sword Aid obligation. You are expected to pay it in full, with interest, upon returning to Rastedel. I will see to it personally."
        bett "You wont be Captain that long, golden boy. But Ill let you delude yourself, if thats what you want."
        show alain neutral at midright with dissolve
        "The two men stared at each other for a moment, before Bettencourt stormed out of the room. Alain let out a tired sigh, rubbing his eyelids."
        ro "It was the best solution, Captain. Even if it doesnt feel that way. We have to focus on the big picture. "
        alain "I know, I know. It just Doesnt feel right, letting him leave like this. I feel like were doing a disservice to all the men who kept their faith and picked up arms."
        show alain happy at midright with dissolve
        alain "But that just means well have to work twice as hard to repay those who do still stand with us!"
        jump alainIntroEnding
    "This man must be trialled for trying to break the Barons laws.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainInspired += 1
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan could no longer hold back the disgust that rose with every word that left the mans mouth. A line had to be drawn somewhere."
        ro "Captain Alarie, you dont seriously consider letting this man get away with this. "
        "The young captain looked away, unable to hide his embarrassment. He dragged Rowan away a few feet, and lowered his voice. "
        show alain neutral at midright with dissolve
        alain "I promised her Holiness to try and keep the peace. With everything going on, Id rather not do something so... politically sensitive."
        ro "And when will be the right time to deal with men like him? After the war, when everyone will speak of unity and rebuilding? Later, when the status quo returns, and nobody will want to disturb it?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Ive been through this before, Captain Alarie. Nothing changes unless you make it change."
        alain " I know. "
        alain "Ive always known."
        ro " So? What are you going to do then?"
        alain " Whats right."
        alain "Lord Bettencourt, you are hereby charged with refusing to abide by the Barons Sword Aid decree and with contempt for the crowns authority. "
        bett " What? This is an outrage, Alain!"
        alain "No, Lord Bettencourt, this is justice. Do you wish to hear your rights?"
        bett "Dont bother. You win, you little turd, Ill pay your fucking bribe."
        "Alains expression hardened. For a brief moment, Rowan wondered if hes going to tell him to take that money and shove it where the sun doesnt shine."
        "And as the silence grew in length, he grew certain Alain was seriously considering doing so."
        alain " Very well. The Sword Aid can be paid at the royal palace, third room on the right in the east wing. "
        alain "You can leave now, Lord Bettencourt. May the Goddess light guide you."
        "Bettencourt did not return the polite goodbye, muttering obscenities as he stormed out of the room. Rowan kept observing the young captain, wondering if this really was the ending he was hoping for."
        "Judging from the way he looked away, ashamed, the answer was not really."
        alain "As satisfying as it would be to see him trialled My responsibility is to the city first."
        ro "Greater good, as they say."
        show alain happy at midright with dissolve
        alain "Dont worry, Bettencourt is too much of a malcontent to keep out of trouble for long."
        alain "Well save Rastedel, and next time something like this happens, justice WILL be served!"
        jump alainIntroEnding
    "To the dungeons with him. See if that improves his attitude.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainHardened += 1
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Captain Alarie, I believe a couple of weeks in one of your cells will help Lord Bettencourt see the matter in a new light."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        alain " With everything happening, it was our policy to avoid starting publicly sensitive trials- "

        ro "Whoever said anything about a trial?"
        ro "Just look at him. Lord Bettencourt quite obviously escaped the city. This is just some deranged hobo who pretends theyre nobility."
        ro "Simply find him a cell slightly deeper into the compound. Maybe lose the key?"
        "Both of the men gawked at him, unable to let out a word."
        show alain neutral at midright with dissolve
        alain "Sir Rowan, thats A highly unorthodox solution."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "An unorthodox solution? No, Captain Alarie, this is the *right* solution to what SHOULD be an unorthodox situation. "
        ro "I cannot believe nobility abandoning their duties has been so normalized, that actual punishment is considered unorthodox. "
        alain " I would like to think Lord Bettencourt is not representative to people of his stature."
        ro "I dont share your optimism. And I doubt much will change if all well ever do is deliver harshly-worded reprimands."
        "To that, Alain had no answer. Bettencourt meanwhile managed to get his bearings back, and met the hero with his usual glare."
        bett "Youve got guts, Rowan, to think you can threaten me."
        ro "You dont exactly inspire fear at the moment, Lord Bettencourt."
        bett "Neither does that shiny turd by your left."
        bett "It was a nice bluff, but face it, the kid doesnt have the balls to do something like this. I bet Marianne keeps them locked away in a golden box somewhere."
        "His glare now turned to Alain. Rowan said his part - everything came down to what the Captain thought best."
        alain "..."
        alain " Sir Blackwell, I do not think it right to keep people locked away without due process. "
        bett "Ha, told you!"
        alain "Which is why I will rescind my previous policy of keeping the peace at all costs. Lord Bettencourt, you are hereby charged with refusing to abide by the Barons Sword Aid decree and with contempt for the crowns authority."
        bett " What? "
        alain "Lord Bettencourt, I firmly believe now is the time for unity. But if you cannot cooperate with her Holiness and his Majesty, than maybe Im doing more harm than good by turning a blind eye to such behaviour."
        alain "Should I recite your rights, my Lord? "
        bett " Dont bother. You win. Ill pay your fucking bribe, you little blackmailing turd."
        "Alains expression hardened. For a brief moment, Rowan wondered if hes going to tell him to take that money and shove it where the sun doesnt shine."
        "And as the silence grew in length, he grew certain the man was seriously considering doing so."
        alain " Very well. The Sword Aid can be paid at the royal palace, third room on the right in the east wing. "
        alain "You can leave now, Lord Bettencourt. May the Goddess light guide you."
        "Bettencourt did not return the polite goodbye, muttering obscenities as he stormed out of the room. Rowan wondered if this really was the ending Alain was hoping for."
        "Judging from the way he looked away, ashamed, the answer was not really."
        alain "As satisfying as it would be to see him trialled My responsibility is to the city first. "
        ro "Greater good, as they say."
        show alain happy at midright with dissolve
        alain "Dont worry, Bettencourt is too much of a malcontent to keep out of trouble for long."
        alain "Well save Rastedel, and next time something like this happens, justice WILL be served! "
        jump alainIntroEnding

    "Introduce him to Werden. They should bond over their distaste for Marianne." if rastAlly == "werden":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainHardened += 1
        ro "Youre not the only noble displeased with Mariannes influence. Surely you must be aware of that."
        bett "I have no patience for bootlickers."
        ro "I dont think Duke Werden would appreciate the term. You should pay more attention to the matters at court, my Lord."
        ro "If you wish to ineffectually rage, then be my guest. But If you want to make a difference, I can introduce you to the duke."
        bett "What, in person? Dont you two hate one another? "
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "As Captain Alarie said, the greater good demanded we set our differences aside."

        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Bettencourt tapped his fingers on the table, considering the proposal, while Alain discreetly pulled Rowan aside, mood sour."
        alain "Duke Werden, as much as I respect the man, is not the person I was hoping he would reconcile with. "
        ro "Yes, but Werden is as committed to saving Rastedel as Marianne. If you want Bettencourts resources, its easier to have him join the Duke."
        alain "That doesnt feel right. But I wont stand in your way if you manage to convince him."
        bett "Ha, I heard that! Fine, if its getting Alain off my back, I might as well meet with Werden. Its been what, 5 years since I talked with the bastard?"
        ro "Again, I dont think Duke Werden would appreciate the term. Do not make me look like a fool, my Lord."
        bett "Just because I graciously let my son handle family politics doesnt mean I lost my edge. Ill go make myself presentable."
        alain " May the Goddess light guide you, my Lord."
        "The two watched the nobleman leave. Alain kept his mouth shut, before finally giving Rowan a long sigh."
        alain "Not the outcome I was hoping for, but"
        show alain happy at midright with dissolve
        alain "Maybe youre right. Duke Werden is a true monolith in these trying times, an example for all! Rather than bemoan past feuds, I should focus on trying to mend this divide between him and Marianne. "
        jump alainIntroEnding

label alainIntroEnding:

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alain happy at midright with dissolve

alain "I will admit Sir Rowan, this has been quite the experience. I cant help but wonder-"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve


guard "Captain Alarie, Sir Blackwell! "

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

alain "At ease, Sergeant, at ease. Your report? "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

guard "Sir, Master Darius of the alchemy guild is here! He insists the illegal plants we seized last week are his Rightful property, and he wants the back. Ive been trying to get him to go away, but..."

show alain happy at midright with dissolve

alain "I see! Good job, sergeant, I shall deal with him at once! Take a short break, before you return to your post. You earned it."

"The man saluted, and quickly left the men alone. Rowan waited a moment, not even batting an eyelash."

ro "Alright, Im starting to see a pattern here."

alain "Its usually not that busy- "

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Captain Alarie, stop, just- Stop. "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I get it, I really do. "
ro "Ill keep it simple. I need the northern side of the city under control, and I could use your help. "
ro "So how about this: Deal with Whatever you need to deal with. And in a weeks time, maybe you can provide me with some information on the situation there? "

alain " Very well. Ill brief you in on what I know next time. Now excuse me, I shouldnt keep Master Darius waiting."
alain "And Sir Rowan Thank you."

ro "Its just Rowan."

show alain happy at midright with dissolve

$ alain_name = "Alain"

alain "Alain."

hide alain with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft

"He left Alain to his duties, scratching his cheek in annoyance as he hurried out of the guard quarters. Problems upon problems... Could he really use Alain for his goals?"

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

ro "(Well see what youre made of, Alain Alarie.)"

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return





label alain_event_2:

$ alainEvent2Seen = True

scene bg51 with fade

"Alain was given enough time to sort things on his own end. It high was time to check what the captain was up to."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alain happy at midright with dissolve

"Unsurprisingly, Rowan found him sitting in his office again, but this time surrounded by a mountain of books. Rowan could swear the dark circles under his eyes grew deeper, which added a slightly manic hint to his usually bright smile."

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Captain Alarie? Alain? Am I interrupting?"

show alain happy at midright with dissolve

alain "Sir Bla- Rowan! No, of course not! "

"Alain snapped to attention in an instant, standing to greet the hero, all signs of exhaustion seemingly gone. Rowan took the offered hand, though his eyes went to the heavy tomes on Alains desks."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "... Law of the coin: The limits of Solanias Divine Right?"

alain " For a minor issue Im dealing with at the moment."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The unasked question hung in the air between them. Rowan found himself torn between curiosity and deep-running resentment for all legal matters, in so small part courtesy to his ongoing tenure as the Bloodmeen steward."

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

"A richly adorned letter laid at the very center of Alains desk, no doubt the source of his woes. Already regretting his decision, Rowan slowly turned it around."

ro "In response to clear malfeasance by the Rastedel City Guard..."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "...Immediate replevin of all seized goods..."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro " ...Severe consequences if the trover request is not acted upon immediately...."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "...Signed, Grand Master Darius."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "I understood literally none of this."

show alain happy at midright with dissolve

alain "Its a very official, if somewhat demeaning, way of saying I broke the law by seizing Darius goods, and that I should return them at once. Or else."

"At times, Rowan was almost grateful for Castle Bloodmeen being a literal tyranny."

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Alain, you know we have bigger problems at hand. How are these people allowed to waste your time like this?"

show alain determined at midright with dissolve

alain "Ha, worry not, Sir Blackwell! This is nothing! Merely crude way of testing my mettle!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

alain "They will find I do not bend to threats, and give no quarter to injustice!"

if avatar.corruption < 50:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Alain accented his words with a closed fist, a gesture that was somewhat wasted on his quest. After Bettencourt Rowan was all too aware of the captains approach to things, and he had no desire of getting roped into yet another political squabble."
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Alain accented his words with a closed fist, and Rowan had to resist the urge to slap him. They already wasted time with Bettencourt, there was no way Rowan would let himself get roped into a yet another unrelated political squabble."

menu:
    "Isn't he Marianne's 'Golden Boy'? He should ask Her to intervene.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainInspired += 1
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

        show alain neutral at midright with dissolve
        alain "Aha, ha Rowan, thats Thats just a silly nickname. I might have spoken with her Holiness a couple of times, but Im nobody special."

        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        alain "I wouldnt imagine asking The High Arbitron for favours, especially with everything thats been going on."
        ro "Alain, if theres any chance she might be willing to help, you should go and ask her."
        ro "You have no idea how much I would give to receive any sort of support from the prothean clergy, now or during the last war. "
        "He slid the letter over to the young captain. Alain stared at it for a moment, then turned his gaze to piles of books beside him. Several already had notes sticking out of them."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "People like us are always short on allies. Make use of whatever goodwill you can find."
        show alain angry at midright with dissolve
        alain "Thats not-"
        show alain neutral at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        alain " Maybe I am being needlessly stubborn here."
        "With a defeated sigh, Alain folded the letter and stashed it together with his research material."
        alain "Thank you Rowan."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Well, Im not without self-interest here. Are you ready to talk Maud?"
    "Let Alain solve his own problems.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Good luck with that. You cant show weakness in front of people like that."
        show alain happy at midright with dissolve
        "He slid the letter over, and Alain folded it and stashed it together with the various books he acquired to deal with the issue."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Now, do you have a moment to discuss Maud?"
    "Just burn the fucking thing.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainHardened += 1
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan held Alains gaze, as he picked the letter up, holding it between his thumb and index finger, like it was something foul."
        show alain neutral at midright with dissolve
        "Then slowly, very slowly, he moved it over to a nearby candle."
        alain "Rowan, please dont burn Master Darius very important and very official complaint."
        alain "I will not fold before-"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Alain, this is not you admitting defeat. This is you setting your priorities straight."
        ro "Youll never get anything done if youll keep concerning yourself with greedy idiots, who fight over scraps as the world around them goes to shit."
        "The tip of the letter caught fire. The rich adornments, painted on with Goddess knows what weird compounds, filled the room with an awful, chemical stench."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Well apologize to Master Darius once we save the damn city. How does that sound?"
        "Alain did not share his enthusiasm. He stared at the dancing flame with a frown on his face, but did nothing to stop the letter from burning into ash."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        alain " Like playing dirty. Shortcuts never lead anywhere good."
        alain "But given the circumstances, Ill forfeit the moral high ground so we can focus on more pressing matters."
        "Rowan had to stop himself from rolling his eyes. Even if Alain showed some moral backbone, he was no less rigid than most nobles he has met."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Right. Ready to talk Maud, I take it?"

show alain determined at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

alain "Of course! Just give me a moment."

show alain happy at midright with dissolve

"Alain took everything off the table, and unrolled a large map over it. It depicted the northern city districts, in surprising detail."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"It was only slightly out date - is still showcased the burned down outer city."
"As Rowan studied its content, Alain took out a box full of chess pieces and little flags, and started to place them around the slums, representing the division of forces."

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

"It was not an encouraging sight. The guards flags were outnumbered two to one, if not worse. A single, white tower stood over what Rowan recognized to be guard headquarters."
"It was opposed by a menacing black knight, surrounded by several pawns and over two dozen little flags."




alain "How familiar are you with the general state of the northern districts?"

if slumsEvent1Seen == True:
    ro "A bit too well to my liking. I dont think it used to be this bad."
    alain "The famine and instability in the countryside contributed greatly. The church is doing what it can to help, but Resources are stretched thin. "
else:

    ro "I heard the situation is bad, but have yet to see it with my own two eyes."
    alain "Im afraid It wont be a pretty sight. The famine and instability in the countryside have severely deteriorated the situation. The church is doing what it can to help, but Resources are stretched thin."

ro "There will be time to talk reconstruction later. I take it the black knight is supposed to be Maud?"

show alain angry at midright with dissolve

alain "Yes. And pawns are the rest of the Northside Knights."
alain "As you might already know, the Northside Bannermen are a loose coalition of murderers, thugs, smugglers, pimps, swamp weed dealers, and all other kinds of criminals, petty and serious alike."

ro "Cultists and heretics as well, I take it?"

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

alain "No, and thats their only redeeming quality. They all pay lip service to Solansia, singing praises to the Goddess, while they bleed her children dry."


show alain angry at midright with dissolve

"Alain picked one of the pieces up, the black wood looking incredibly fragile in his armored hand."

alain "Why doesnt the Goddess strike them down for this blasphemy is beyond me."

if avatar.guilt > 50:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "(She has a far better target on the other side of this very table, Alain.)"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

alain "But back to the topic at hand. Each Knight oversees a certain field of criminal activity. This division is ruthlessly enforced, often by Maud herself."

ro "So is she a leader of sorts?"

alain "Its impossible to say. There are several influential figures among the Bannermen, some of which have grown brazen enough to openly walk the royal halls."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "You cannot be serious."

alain "Its a shameful reality were all pretending not to notice. But it wont have to be that way for much longer!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

alain "It has always been my plan to rid Rastedel of the Bannermen plague. I knew it wouldnt be an easy task, so I always imagined it would take years to set it up."



alain "But if youre saying Maud must be dealt with right now, if she is in any way presenting a danger to our defenses against the orc armies, then theres no reason to delay!"

show alain determined at midright with dissolve

alain "Well take her down, and send a message to the repressed masses the Bannermen time is over! Well show them there is no place Solansias light does not reach!"
alain "It will be our first step to creating a more just Rastedel for all-!"

if avatar.corruption < 50:
    "Alains enthusiasm was contagious, but Rowan was only half listening at this point. His eyes remained fixed on the map, but not on the slums themselves."
else:

    "Alains naive enthusiasm was obnoxious, but Rowan wasnt even listening at this point. His eyes remained fixed on the map, but not on the slums themselves."

"Near the upper edge of it, there was a small depiction of the Northern Gate. Two small flags represented its garrison, giving Rowan a rough estimate of its size."

"It being: Not nearly enough."






"And maybe, with some luck, hell be able to trick Alain into reassigning the majority of the Gate garrison somewhere else. After all there was no reason his men to die needlessly."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Alain, you dont need to convince me that our cause is just."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Better tell me if its within our reach. Its just going to be us and your people. I cant walk an army into the slums, even if I had the authority to do so."

"Both of them took stock of the little flags again. Despite whatever wishful thinking either of them had on their location and numbers, the situation did not change one bit."

show alain determined at midright with dissolve

alain " You neednt worry Rowan! With Solansia on our side, an endeavour this noble cannot fail!"
alain "The city guard has devoted their lives to the protection of Rastedel and its people!"
alain "Old veterans have been flocking in to take up arms once more, and our newest recruits have been training day and night to make true of our sacred vows!"
alain "In Rastedels hour of need, we will not falter!"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alain was brimming with confidence, but Rowan had seen some of the these recruits in passing. Alain was no older than many of them, and even if they all shared his fiery spirit, that wouldnt last for long."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"With the element of surprise on their side, victory was certainly within their reach, but there was no telling what the losses might be."

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

alain ". But we will need more precise information on Mauds whereabouts before I can prepare a proper plan, and some time so I can run it through my men."

ro "Leave the reconnaissance to me. Youre not exactly inconspicuous."

show alain happy at midright with dissolve

alain "Haha, hearing that from the most recognizable man in Rastedel!"
alain "... Is it really that bad?"

if avatar.corruption > 50:
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan wondered just how long that attitude would last in the slums, especially once his people start dropping around them like flies."
    "He had little use for the guard beyond taking down Maud. But the whole plan goes to smithereens if they dont fulfill their role."
else:

    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Maybe such candid attitude was exactly what the guard needed to keep their morale up, but Rowan was starting to worry if Alains bluster wasnt clouding his judgment."
    "But the whole plan goes to smithereens if they guard doesnt hold itself during the raid."

scene black with fade

"If thats really the angle he was going to pursue, perhaps it would be best to make sure Alains men were adequately prepared."

$ guardTrainingAvailable = True

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return





label alain_event_3:

$ alainEvent3Seen = True
$ guardTrainingAvailable = False
$ slumsRaidAvailable = True

scene bg45 with fade

"It didnt take long to convince Alain to run some additional training exercises, this time under Rowans supervision. With his usual zest, the Captain ran off to gather his men, telling Rowan to meet him in the back of the barracks within an hour."
"With little better to do, Rowan headed for designated training area - a somewhat bizarre-looking, empty, enclosed square, on all sides surrounded by walls and ruins."
"With the northern side of the city being packed to the brim, some industrious captain of the past decided to make the slums themselves serve as a training yard, destroying several structures to create a spot for his men."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"A crude, if efficient solution, should one ignore the obvious safety hazard of the crumbling buildings. It was under one of those that Rowan picked his waiting spot, watching from the side as the guard poured in."

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"His expectations were set low from the beginning, and what he had seen did not fill him with confidence. Quickly, Rowan divided the men into three categories."
"Almost half of them, young and nervous, had to be new recruits. Most of them didnt even notice Rowan upon arrival, whispering about the Hero of Karst before their more alert companions pointed to the silent warrior."
"Then they were the veterans: older men, with grim expressions and often visible wounds and scars. People taken out of retirement, or those who were lucky enough to sit out the battle of Astarte. Some saluted Rowan upon noticing, but others reacted with a scowl. "
"Finally, there were those who had no such luck. Empty eyed, quiet Astarte survivors, who arrived late, and hung in the back, barely even acknowledging Rowans presence. "





"Such a ragtag bunch. Their equipment was the only thing unifying them- poor quality armor and weapons, but thanks to meticulous maintenance, it held better than what the Bloodmeen orcs were using. "



"And beyond that, problems piled one after another. Each group held to itself, indifferent to the others. Older warriors struggled with readying the heavier equipment, while the youngsters wandered around without purpose."





"Did these people hold any hope of victory at all? Orcs be damned, even the slums criminals might be beyond their reach. "

guard "Heads up! The captain is coming!"

show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

ro "(What the.)"

"Rowan rubbed his eyes, not sure if he should believe them anymore."
"It was as if the words breathed life into the backyard. In a split of a moment, that ragtag gathering tuned into the Rastedel Guard. The men hurried to form two lines in front of the yard entrance, standing at attention."
"Weary veterans, green boys, and old men, side by side, pushing their chests proudly."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show alain happy at edgeright with dissolve

alain "Im here, Im here! Sorry for being late!"

guard "Did Lady Liliana lose her purse again?"

alain "No, and that only happened twice. No need it to hold it over her head."

"A quiet chuckle passed across the yard, while Alain told the men to be at ease. All signs of weariness disappeared from the gathered men, banished by Alains infectious smile. "

show alain determined at midright with moveinright
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Finally, the captain turned to Rowan. He pumped his fist in the air and spoke with the same neverending enthusiasm Rowan saw him display time and time again."

alain "Right! Let us begin, Sir Blackwell!"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro " Its just Rowan."

show alain happy at edgeright with moveoutright
show rowan necklace happy at center with moveinleft

"He stepped before the guard. Maybe there was more to these men than met the eye. Hell run them through some basic lessons, and see what they were really made of."

$ alainTrainingCounter = 0
$ alainVictory = False
$ alainBasics = False
$ alainDirty = False
$ alainInitiative = False
$ alainMindful = False
$ alainWeakSpots = False

$ guardReady = False
$ alainFriendship = False

$ guardImpressionsSeen = False



label alainTrainingMenu:

if alainTrainingCounter == 1 and guardImpressionsSeen == False:
    jump guardImpressions

elif alainTrainingCounter == 3:
    jump alainFinishedMenu
else:

    pass

menu:

    "Victory is a team effort." if avatar.corruption < 50 and alainVictory == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainTrainingCounter += 1
        $ alainVictory = True
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "No man won a war upon his own shoulders. And no soldier should ever feel alone on a battlefield. {i}Especially{/i} when that battlefield is their home."
        ro "You there, soldier. Step forward, and draw your swords. You will spar with me. "
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        "He gestured to a young man in the front, who visibly flinched at the prospect, but nevertheless did as ordered. Rowan suppressed a smile and readied the blunt training sword."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        hide alain with moveoutright
        ro "No harm will come to you, I promise."
        show bg45 with sshake
        "As expected, the contest proved to be a short one. Rowan easily parried the young mans quick, if somewhat desperate strike, then sent his sword clattering to the ground."
        show alain happy at edgeright with moveinright
        alain "Keep your cool Josselin! You cant give up before the battle starts, even if the opponent is Rowan Blackwell! As long as you press him, even he is bound to make a mistake!"
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        ro "Agreed, though maybe you shouldnt set his expectations so high."
        hide alain with moveoutright
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        ro "Lets make it easier. You there, Sergeant. Step into the field as well. Ill fight you both."
        "An old, grizzled veteran with stepped up next to the younger man, locking shields to present a firm wall to Rowan. His marred face held a small smile, as if he had already figured out Rowans plan."
        show bg45 with sshake
        "This time Rowan struck first, only to be met with a pair of swords slashing at him. He danced back to avoid their blades, but the men gave him no quarter. The older man pressed the advantage, while the younger followed."
        show bg45 with sshake
        "Only for their swords to clatter on the ground moments later. One of the dead-eyed men shook his head in resignation, and Rowan pointed his blade to him this time."
        ro "You there! Step in. Shield high, sword ready."
        show bg45 with sshake
        "Again, their swords clashed. Again, the older veteran led the assault."
        "Of course, three on one were still laughable odds against the Hero of Karst But, with some surprise, Rowan noted the men worked together far better than he expected."
        show alain happy at edgeright with moveinright
        alain "Dont hesitate Josselin! Move those old bones Olivier! You too Leon!"
        hide alain with moveoutright
        "Despite his earlier assumptions, Alain succeeded in implanting some sense of camaraderie into the group. Curious how far it extended, Rowan feinted a strike at the young recruit, then unexpectedly turned the blade right-"
        show bg45 with sshake
        show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve
        "Only for his sword to embed itself deep in a wooden shield. The old bastard holding it gave him a toothy smile, that said Oldest trick in the book son!"
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        show alain happy behind bg45
        alain "Now!"
        "Before Alain even spoke the words, the third man had already positioned to strike, guided by battle-honed instinct. A single blow and Rowans sword soared through the air."
        hide alain
        show alain happy at edgeright with moveinright
        alain "Yes!"
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        "For a moment, Rowan did not move, simply standing there, arms wide open. He let the shocked men soak in their victory."
        ro "As the church will surely tell you, there is no greater force in Solanse than true unity. For all our skills, I didnt defend Karst single-handedly, and Daenara didnt defeat Karnas alone. We had help. We did it together, with people like you."
        ro "And if we can rely on you, then you can rely on each other. Your shield and sword protect not only you but the people around you. You are one unit, one body. Never forget that."
        ro "Now lets try some configurations, to see who works best with who. Some help, Alain?"
        "The captain nodded enthusiastically. In a moment, he had them all split up, sparring with one another. The exercise continued for a few hours until Rowan decided it was time to move on."
        jump alainTrainingMenu

    "Trust in the basics." if alainBasics == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainTrainingCounter += 1
        $ alainBasics = True
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        "Rowan looked around, and spotted a number of spare training shields lined up against the wall nearby."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        "He strode through the silence to one of them, and hefted it into his arms."
        ro "I remember using a shield like this, in the days before the Siege of Karst."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft
        ro "It is incredible how simple, yet efficient a sword and shield can be. It was not the ranks upon ranks of horsemen, nor even the spells of the priesthood that won the day against the hordes of Karnas."
        "Rowan rattled the shield, lifting it as if to block an unseen attacker."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        show alain happy at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "It was men like you, standing shoulder to shoulder, bearing shields like this."
        show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve
        show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        guard "Little good did that do us on Astarte."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        "A weary muffled voice interrupted his speech. Rowan turned to see the person responsible, and noticed a tall, muscular woman, with half of her jaw missing from an ax wound."
        alain " That may be true, Marie. But we wont be fighting on Astarte fields again. And orcs are not our immediate concern."
        show alain determined at edgeright with dissolve
        alain "Theres no reason to be negative! With Solansia and Rowan on our side, victory is certainly within our grasp!"
        "Marie didnt seem convinced, but she tried to retreat behind her fellow men and let Rowan continue. But the hero would have none of it."
        show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "I can understand your frustration. A tired old fool comes out of retirement and tells you to trust in a piece of wood when your enemy uses magic to strike from any angle."
        ro "But I am no mage. I have no wonder weapon to present to you. I never had."
        ro "All of my battles, I won with steel, tenacity, and guile. "
        hide alain with moveoutright
        "He picked a pair of scrawny boys and told them to take place by his side. He handed each a wooden shield, then locked them together with his."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        ro "Of course, you are free to prove me wrong."
        "The woman tsked in annoyance, not at all pleased with being used to show an example. But she couldnt refuse - and judging by the fire in her eyes, some part of her relished the opportunity to slap the Hero of Karst around."
        show bg45 with sshake
        show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve
        "Her initial strike almost knocked Rowan off his feet. That brawn was just not for show, and his arm stiffened as blow after blow came crashing down upon him. But he stood strong, digging himself into the ground."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
        show bg45 with sshake
        "As the frontal assault bore no fruit, the guardswoman quickly switched strategies. She tried to strike the man to his left, but Rowan moved to bolster the younger guard, and his shield held true. "
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft
        show bg45 with sshake
        "Next, she tried to strike his feet. Again, he repositioned his shield, and the two men followed suit, mirroring his action. Marie switched targets again, time and time again trying to break through Rowans defenses."
        "To no avail. Alone, the men would scramble and run. But as long as Rowan was there, the shield-wall held. And held it would continue, as minutes passed. Five Ten..."
        "Fifteen. Twenty. "
        show alain neutral at edgeright with moveinright
        alain "I think thats enough Marie."
        "Alain placed his hand on her shoulder, and her sword hit one last time, without any strength in it. Not once did she succeed. And even though Rowan proved his point, he could see the tears of defeat well in her eyes."
        show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve
        alain "This might not be the right moment to mention it, but you should know your husband is very descriptive about your sex life when drunk. And if you ride him with the same vigor as you fight, I fear for his life."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        "Marie gawked, while a lighthearted snicker went across the guard."
        guardone "Not a bad way to die."
        guardtwo "Is that why hes always limping after Marie takes a day off? I thought he had a hip injury."
        guardthree "Aaa, Im so jealous! I love my girlfriend, but Solansia save me, I always end up doing all the job!"
        "Marie turned deep crimson from embarrassment, but there were no mean undertones in their jests. The heavy atmosphere disappeared without a trace, and Rowan offered Alain an appreciative nod as he took to the center of the yard again."
        ro "On the battlefield, shield and discipline are some of your greatest assets. They will serve you here as well."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        ro "Split up, then form teams of three. Lets get some practice."
        "They did as ordered, and with some satisfaction, Rowan saw Marie with a shield in hand, forming the center with the two men he fought alongside before."
        jump alainTrainingMenu


    "How to counter fighting dirty." if avatar.corruption > 50 and alainDirty == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainTrainingCounter += 1
        $ alainDirty = True
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "Men of the Watch. Youre standing in this square today because you possess a sense of duty. A sense of justice. You are all men of honour and principles."
        ro "Your enemy shares none of these values. The men you fight arent going to treat this like a gentlemans duel. There are no rules in combat, nor principles in warfare."
        ro "This is a fight for survival, a fight to the death. The Northside Bannermen are cornered wolves, and cornered wolves dont fight fair."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        ro " But you know that. Youre no Royal Guard, you dont holler in righteous indignation when somebody tries to kick you in the nuts."
        "A battered up guard let out a hollow laugh. Guess he didnt have the best experience with Barons men on Astarte fields."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        ro "So lets not pretend were all saints here. I want you to pair up, and show me some of the tricks youve already learned. And once you try them on others - youll try to use them on me. "
        show alain determined at edgeright with dissolve
        alain "Eternal glory to whoever manages to sucker punch the Hero of Karst! "
        "Nobody laughed, but when Rowan opened his arms invitingly, hed seen several men grip their swords more tightly. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Who could resist?"
        hide alain at moveoutright
        "For the next hour, Rowan became the target of a fierce competition. Feints, bluffs, sand in eyes, hidden blades - no trick was too dirty to try."
        show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve
        "Rowan even had one man break down and loudly proclaim hes quitting the guard, only to try and strike him the moment he was within arms reach. A creative, if deplorable strategic, that nevertheless earned the guy much approval among his peers."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        "In the end, they all failed. But there was no shame in losing to Rowan Blackwell, so he had seen several men joke and congratulate one another on their attempts."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        "Though, he was somewhat disappointed to notice Alain didnt join the competition. He merely cheered on his men from the sidelines."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        show alain happy at edgeright with moveinright
        ro "I take it you dont want to rob your men of the Eternal glory of sucker-punching the Hero of Karst? "
        show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        " Alright, maybe not a quote for the books, I got carried away there."
        show alain happy at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "As far as speeches go, Ive heard worse. Hell, I think I had given worse. A childhood in the countryside doesnt exactly prepare you for making public statements!"
        show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        ro "But you have no such excuses."
        alain "I will not disgrace myself like this again, I promise. Perhaps as an apology, Ill be the target now?"
        "Rowan looked at the short line that was forming, and after a very short moment of consideration, gave Alain a quick nod. They would change places for the next several hours, until Rowan was satisfied with the results. "
        jump alainTrainingMenu


    "Use the initiative to your advantage." if alainInitiative == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainTrainingCounter += 1
        $ alainInitiative = True
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "One of the primary principles of war - whoever seizes the initiative wins."
        ro "The Northside Bannermen will be fighting on their turf. They might want to escape, mobilize more men before striking back at us, or simply vanish into the alleys, and leave us with nothing but mere grunts in cuffs."
        ro "So there will be no time to stop and think. You will have to know the plan by heart and execute it without hesitation. One strike will have to lead into another, until we reach our goal, and seize Maud."
        ro "You four - line up."
        "He picked the four who looked most battle-hardened and equipped them all with quarterstaffs and blunt swords. He lined them up, then turned to the rest again."
        ro "Your goal here will be simple: you will attempt to pass through these four - one by one. Use whatever means you see fit, as long as you reach the end."
        hide alain with moveoutright
        "A simple, if brutal exercise. The four guardsmen had no restrictions placed upon them and held nothing back. The ones in the back quickly struck whoever managed to beat the first two."
        "But it encouraged fast thinking, and that was precisely what Rowan needed from them. Just two hours later, he started seeing progress, and he decided it was time to kick things up a notch."
        ro "Alright everyone, lets make it a tad bit more difficult."
        show alain happy at edgeright with moveinright
        ro "Alain, Switch with number three."
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with moveoutright
        show alain happy at midleft with moveinleft
        ro "And Ill be the final obstacle."
        "He twirled his sword as he took his position, making sure to make it look menacing. He took a battle stance, and waited for the first guards to make it through."
        show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
        " Only for all of them to end up stopped by the captain. Who nevertheless kept shouting tips and encouragements."
        alain "Youre way bigger than me Marie! Try to knock me down!"
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        "Rowan shook his head in disbelief, but let the exercise continue. If Alain was this big of an obstacle for them They probably wouldnt fare that much better against him."
        jump alainTrainingMenu


    "Be mindful of the back alleys." if slumsEvent1Seen == True and alainMindful == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainTrainingCounter += 1
        $ alainMindful = True
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        "Rowan looked over the gathered men, then - around the training field. He shook his head slightly."
        ro "You know, in a way, this is the worst possible place to train."
        alain " Big, open area with no cover? I see your point. Theres no way wed find a field even half this size anywhere in the slums."
        ro "Its all alleys and twists and turns. An ambush or a sneak attack from the back is guaranteed."
        guard "Its worse: they say the bannermen use dark arts to blend with the shadows. Some of then can even come out of the walls themselves!"
        show alain happy at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "Said walls being mostly rotten wood? You could walk into one by accident and accomplish the same thing, thats not exactly magic. "
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        ro "But yes, that is a real threat you must all be ready for. Smaller teams are more susceptible to being surrounded and in the heat of battle It might often feel like certain doom. Its not."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        "Several scarred soldiers looked away, and some even shot him hostile looks. Of course Astarte survivors would have a strong opinion on the subject."
        ro " The fact some of you are still here is proof of that. "
        show alain determined at edgeright with dissolve
        alain "And while we mourn our comrades who could not make it, we will honour their death by protecting the city they loved and cherished!"
        show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        guard " That would be Qerazel."
        guard "Because of the brothels."
        "Several more men nodded sagely, while Rowan cast a discreet glance at Alain, wondering if the captain was about to launch into an uplifting speech centered around foreign whorehouses."
        show alain happy at edgeright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        alain " Then I hope all of us live long enough to retire as bouncers in seedy establishments! And if that isnt a warcry for the ages, then I dont know what is!"
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        show alain happy at center with moveinright
        "With a cheerful laugh, the captain took to the center. He picked a handful of younger recruits to stand by his side, and judging by the friendly, if nervous banter between then, they were all long time-friends."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        alain "Rowan! Would you do us the honor, and play the villain? Commander the forces of darkness, as the forces of light show what true courage looks like?"
        "Rowan couldnt be the one leading the underdogs - that would make things too easy. But did he really have to phrase it that way "
        ro "Very well! Men, surround the foolish captain and his lackeys! Give them no quarter!"
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        "He hoped Alain knew what he was doing, and happily enough, that proved to be the case."
        "In a impressive display of skill and tenacity, the five men grouped up, time and time again resisting blows from all sides, parrying and retaliating, doing their best to survive the onslaught."
        "Alain couldve covered half of the field himself. Twice Rowan had seen him disarm men far more experienced than him, the wooden staff dancing in his hands with well-practiced finesse."
        guard "There!"
        "Finally one of the surrounding guards left himself open with a reckless assault, and a heavy blow to the head knocked him out. His comrades were quick to react, striking at the nearby men, turning a small gap into a breach."
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with moveinleft
        "Within a moment, Alains group had broken out, much to everyones chagrin. Rowan simply nodded in approval."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        "The exercise would continue until all of them accomplished the task at least once."
        jump alainTrainingMenu


    "Finding weak spots." if alainWeakSpots == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainTrainingCounter += 1
        $ alainWeakSpots = True
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "Tell me, do any of you had the dubious privilege of continuing the battle after being hit? "
        show alain happy at edgeright with dissolve
        "A few of them gave hesitant nods, mostly Astarte survivors. And to the side, surprisingly, so did Alain. Rowan raised an eyebrow at him until the man laughed and revealed the story."
        alain "Maybe a battle would be too generous of a term here. I came across a goblin ambush while I was out hunting with my father a couple of years back."
        show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve
        alain "Little rascals got me right in both shins with their clubs as they jumped out of their holes. Didnt have any armor on, so Yeah."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        "One of the guards let out a low hiss of pain. A blunt strike like this, even coming from a pair of goblins, would spell an end for most people."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        ro "Everyone, please pay no attention to the captains inhuman mental endurance. A strike to the shin is enough to temporarily cripple most opponents. As are hits to elbows, knees, crotch"
        "He had one of the men throw him a quarterstaff and started to walk along the line of soldiers, pointing out various body parts."
        ro "It wont kill them, no. But it will deprive them of much of their fighting capabilities. And thats all you need to close the encounter."
        show bg45 with sshake
        show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        "He stopped by a grim woman with somewhat bored expressions. Rowan twisted his staff and hit her lightly on the left knee. She burst into a litany of curses immediately, glaring at Rowan furiously as she rubbed the now sore spot."
        ro "Your friend here favors her right leg, meaning she likely suffered some injury to the other in the past."
        ro "Knowing where to strike is among the basics of what you all must learn, so nothing Im saying here is revolutionary. But practice makes perfect."
        ro "You two. Step up. Lets start figuring out how to kill you most efficiently."
        "For the next several hours, they went one by one through each guard, finding ways to incapacitate them. Rowan noted several men who proved quite perceptive, easily finding holes in defenses of others."
        "But they all benefited from the experience, one way or the other. Unlike orcs, these people had no death wish. After learning of their own shortcomings, they immediately attempted to correct them."
        "Perhaps to many, this would mean the difference between life and death."
        jump alainTrainingMenu

    "Nothing more to teach." if alainTrainingCounter > 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if alainFriendship == True:
            jump alainDuel
        else:
            jump alainSimpleEnding


label alainFinishedMenu:

menu:
    "Nothing left to teach.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ guardReady = True
        if alainFriendship == True:
            jump alainDuel
        else:
            jump alainSimpleEnding



label guardImpressions:

$ guardImpressionsSeen = True

hide rowan with dissolve
hide alain with dissolve

"The sun had passed its zenith, while the guard trained. They tried hard to keep up, Rowan had to admit that."
"Gods, they tried so hard it was almost painful to watch. "

show alain happy at center with dissolve

alain "Good job everyone! Keep it up, weve got a lot of ground to cover!"

"The Hero took a short break as Alain continued the exercise without him. Beaten and understaffed, the Rastedel guard still did everything in their might to rise to the challenge, having nothing on their side except devotion and discipline."

alain "Corporal Francine, youre not old enough to heave so much after just a few hours of training!"

guard "With all due respect captain, stuff it!"

"And at the center of it, Captain Alain Alarie. Always with that bright smile of his, urging his men on."
"Gods, it was so obviously forced, everyone in the yard had seen it. But they all pretended not to. This fake confidence was a promise of victory they all so desperately needed to believe in."

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan couldnt help but feel a pang of envy. These people were no different from the soldiers who stayed behind in Karst, who trusted Rowan to get them out of the siege, all these years ago."
"He could still recall the despair in their eyes. He recalled how he tried so hard to smile and tell them it would all go alright, but the words wouldnt leave his mouth. He had to build their hope on desperate hunts, risking his life every day so they wouldnt starve."
"But there was no desperate mission Alain could embark on to prove not all was lost. He had to keep the dream going with nothing but a fake smile, the same one every damn day..."

menu:
    "Rowan should have been at his side from the start.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainFriendship = True
        "How young was Alain? In his early twenties? He couldnt be older than Rowan was in Karst. To carry such a burden at such a young age"
        show alain happy at midleft with moveoutleft
        alain "Rowan, are you joining us, or have your old bones given up too?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        "Wouldnt it be better if he had someone by his side? Someone like him..."
        alain "Well? What are you waiting for?"
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "Please, you should know better than that. Im a man in my prime. I could mop the floor with that blond hair of yours."
        show alain neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Ha! Thats- somewhat of a weird threat. Should I be worried?"
        show alain neutral at midright with moveoutright
        show rowan necklace happy at center with moveinleft
        "Rowan chuckled and ruffled his hair, gathering before the men once more. He had to finish training them first, then"
        "Maybe he and Alain could spend some time together."
        jump alainTrainingMenu
    "They were both fools, playing their part.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        alain "Rowan, are you joining us, or have your old bones given up too? "
        show alain happy at midright with moveoutright
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft
        "He shook his head and took to the field again. Alain had a role to play, and so did he. And once they were over, they would part ways."
        jump alainTrainingMenu




label alainDuel:

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"The sun was slowly heading for the horizon. Several training exercises later, the men were all at the limits of their strength. Rowan took the moment to sit down, observing the men from a distance."

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

"Alain took the spot right next to him, wiping his face with a wet cloth. An entire day in full plate would take its toll on anyone, and it was no wonder he was drenched in sweat."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "... And thats why I travel light."

show alain determined at midright with dissolve

alain "Hm? Ah- That may be so! But a knight ought to wear his armor with the same pride he wears Solanias colors! Besides, there is no better protection on and off the battlefield."

ro "Do not romanticize the plate, Alain, its hardly unbeatable. A moment of carelessness, and youll end up with daggers all the way up your armpits. "

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

alain " And belts and shoulder pads would protect me from that how exactly?"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "(Oh these are fighting words.)"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Alain, I applaud the extent of your training, and the effort you put into leading the guard. But youre young, and theres much you dont know."
ro "You see, the belts and shoulder pads are necessary for me to make full use of my true strength, my-"

menu:
    "Agility.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanBelts = "agility"
        show alain angry at midright with dissolve
        alain "Oh please, plate armor being constricting is a common misconception. Do you want me to start doing cartwheels to prove my point?"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        show alain happy at midright with dissolve
        ro "Theres no time for cartwheels on the battlefield, you should know that!"
    "Raw machismo. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanBelts = "raw machismo"
        show alain neutral at midright with dissolve
        alain " Youre messing with me."
        ro "No, no, its true. If Id ever took my shirt off, Id be unkillable. But I only ever unleashed that power against Karnas himself."
        show alain happy at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        alain "Funny, it seems the bards always skip that part of the story."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "They do WHAT?! Unforgivable. Ill bring that matter up directly with Daenara next time Im in Prothea. The nerve of some people..."

"Rowan huffed with theatrical annoyance, while Alain shook his head in disapproval, just barely able to contain the wide smile creeping on his lips."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

ro " But if you dont believe me, we can put it to a test."
ro "Ive been drilling your people all day. I think its high time I give the captain himself some attention."

"Rowan rested his hand on the swords handle, gripping it tightly. Alain kept his expression casual, but Rowan saw the sparkle in his eyes. He had no doubt he was about to fulfill some fantasy of his, he just wasnt certain which. "

menu:
    "Hell drill him here later, in a intimate setting":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainRomance = True
    "A friendly duel would lift everyones spirits.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alainRomance = False

"Alain took a discreet look at his men. They all made themselves look busy, but somehow nothing was getting done, as they all lingered just within earshot. They all sensed something was brewing."

show alain happy at midright with dissolve

alain "Are you sure? Id hate for us to parade later on with you all bruised up, and me being responsible for it."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "You ought to be concerned with the bill your blacksmith is going to present you once Im done with your armor. Youll be single handedly putting his kids through school in Prothea."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

alain "No number of dents is a price too high for a chance of leaving one the Hero of Karst pride!"

show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show alain determined at edgeright with moveoutright

"Alain pumped his fist in the air as he took his place against Rowan, the hero already readying his sword. The banter might not have been customary, but this was in equal doses training and a show."

show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

ro " Hey, now thats just hypocritical. "

"Rowan threw Alain a deadpan look as he saw the guard captain hastened a shield to his arm."

alain "Nonsense! I'm the one advocating for more armour here, remember?"

if alainRomance == True:
    show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    ro "Then shouldnt you also fight with a helmet on? It would break my heart to scar that pretty face of yours."
else:

    show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    ro "Then shouldnt you also fight with a helmet on? The women here will never forgive me if Ill scar that pretty face of yours."

if rowanBelts == "raw machismo":
    alain "What can I say - I hope to counter your raw machismo with my boyish charm."
    ro "You learn so quickly it warms my heart. "
else:

    alain "Thats a risk Im willing to take. Justice may be blind, but it is not faceless!"
    ro " Does he ever stop talking about justice?"
    show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "Literally everybody in his sight of view shook their heads, bar Alain himself, who appeared to be genuinely hurt by that fact."
    alain "Unbelievable, betrayed by my own men."
    show alain happy at edgeright with dissolve
    alain "But I will remain strong and steadfast!"

"More words were exchanged as they circled one another. Rowan saw no reason to hurry - he simply waited as money exchanged hands between guards, bets being made. "

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"And despite the fact Rowan had the advantage of reach, experience, and was, simply put, a literal hero of tales, he noticed no small number of coins being put on Alain."

ro "(With just a smile) "

show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "You know, if this guard business doesnt work out for you, you could always become a traveling salesman. I could even hook you up with a certain goblin merchant."
ro "I almost regret not having her here. Shed scam you out of this armour before the duel even begun."

alain "Ha ha, I-"

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinleft
show alain neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show bg45 with sshake

"In a flash Rowan was on the offensive, lunging forward, the tip of his sword extended to take Alains ear."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

"Alain moved his shield at the last moment to block the strike, but before the captain could counterattack, Rowan had already retreated a safe distance away."

show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
show alain happy at edgeright with dissolve

alain " So much for not going for the face."

ro "Nothing a bit of divine magic cant heal. Im sure Marianne would put every effort to keep her Golden Boy in pristine condition. "

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

"A few guards frowned at his remark. For this to one to cause such reaction-"

show alain neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan didnt get the time to ponder as Alain moved in to seize the initiative. His blade swung high, and Rowan blocked it easily, the rattle of their steel resounding across the otherwise silent yard."

show alain neutral at midright with moveoutright
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show bg45 with sshake

"They traded blows, one after another. Alain was relentless, and his stance gave Rowan no easy openings. Shield high, he kept pushing, forcing Rowan to move on the defensive. Hoping to halt his advance, Rowan aimed low, striking at his legs."

show bg45 with sshake
show alain happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"A loud clang followed, then left a deafening silence behind. Alain took no step back. He stood his ground - letting Rowans blade harmlessly slip off the hardened steel."

show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show alain happy at center with moveinright

"In a moment, the captains sword was threatening to run right through his chest, and the hero had to jump back before it could succeed at its task."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "If the sword had even an ounce of magic in it, youd be missing a leg right now. "

show alain neutral at center with dissolve

alain "A knight must have faith in his cause, his skills, and his armour! Any less wont do! "

show alain happy at center with dissolve

alain " And if it had, the shield would split from the first blow."

show alain happy at midright with moveoutright
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show bg45 with sshake

"Alain tried another strike, and Rowan pushed his blade aside with a quick parry. "

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "I commend you on your acumen, but condemn the smugness that accompanies it."

alain "I will make sure to repent for my sins during the next sermon!"

show alain neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

"His words were emphasized by a wide grin and yet another calculated strike. Rowan parried it again, then slipped past Alain, placing himself in the center of the field before the captain could push him against the walls of it."
"In days past, Rowan took to the longsword as it was the best weapon against the lightly armored legions of Kharos. But against plate, he could as well be wielding a stick."

if rowanBelts == "raw machismo":
    show alain happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    alain "Are you sure you dont want to take your shirt off for this duel?"
    if alainRomance == True:
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "Later Alain. Later."
    else:
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "And make you question your sexuality? If word ever got out Im responsible, Id be finding poisoned chocolates in my room for weeks"
else:

    show alain happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    alain "This dodge would have been much more impressive with a cartwheel."
    show rowan necklace angry at edgeright with dissolve
    ro "Tumbling around is no way to fight a battle!"

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"But he knew that from the start what advantages Alain held over him. And even though the captain performed far better than he expected, compared to Rowan, he was still a mere boy playing at war."
"It was time he realized it."

show alain neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright
show bg45 with sshake

"Without any warning, Rowan went on the offensive. He blocked Alains next strike, and swiftly turned his blade against the captain, momentarily threatening to take his nose if he didnt back off."

show alain neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinright
show bg45 with sshake

"He didnt stop. He struck again, then again, and again, delivering blow after blow. Not all were accurate. Few held any real chance of piercing through Alains defenses. But they pushed the captain back. Robbed him of all initiative."
"Every fighter had a weakness, if not in form, then in spirit. And it was the latter that would be Alains undoing. Every time their blades met, that bright smile wavered and he heard the same words hanging unspoken."

if alainRomance == True:
    "I have to win. I want to show him what Im capable of. Theyre all relying on me. I dont want to disappoint them."
    "I want to be like him."
else:

    "I have to win. I have to show them what Im capable of. I cant disappoint them. Theyre all relying on me."

"To anybody else, just being evenly matched with Rowan Blackwell would be enough. But when you took the whole world on your shoulder, being evenly matched with anyone didnt cut it. *Not losing* didnt cut it."
"Anything less than victory, no matter how small, was not enough."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright
show alain neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan struck again, but this time Alain dodged his sword and tried for a counterattack. Rowan stepped aside and dropped his sword, pulling Alains extended hand to set the man off balance."

hide alain with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinright

"A shove and a kick, and within a blink of an eye Alain hit the ground."
"Rowan immediately pinned him down, restraining his hands to remove any chance at a turnaround. And he was wise to do so quickly - he almost had his teeth removed as Alain sought to elbow him in the face."

ro "Its over Alain. You lost. "

show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
if alainRomance == True:
    ro "And while I dont exactly mind you trashing underneath me, it would be best if we waited just a little while longer with that."
    "Alain put on a furious scowl of a man shamefully defeated, but the delicate shade of crimson on his cheeks, more befit a maiden than a knight, told Rowan all he needed to know, and was more than worth a day of strenuous military drills."

show alain neutral behind bg45

alain "Fine, fine. I give. You won fair and square, Rowan. "

hide alain
show rowan necklace happy at midright with moveoutright
show alain neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan helped the captain up, while money changed hands among a sea of vicious curses and lighthearted gloating. Sadly, the winners would find no time to spend their ill-gained gold."

alain "Alright, we all had our fun, but I hope everyone was paying attention. We have info some of the Northside Knights are using stolen plate armor, so you must be prepared to face one in battle."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "As far as weaponry goes, swords are more or less useless. Maces and axes work best, so do spears thanks to their reach. A falchion might work if you have any. If none of these are an option, move to close quarters."

show alain happy at midleft with dissolve

alain "Manuel, you were an arena brawler before joining the guard, no? Lets split into groups of ten, and-"

show alain neutral at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan placed his hand on his shoulder and shook his head."

ro "Alain, I think that can wait till tomorrow. Your men are exhausted. Besides, look at yourself."

"The well polished-armored was covered in scratches and dirt, which combined with the day-long exercise beneath the scorching sun..."

if alainRomance == True:
    ro "You are in dire need of a bath, as am I for that point. You can trust your men with cleaning a yard, no?"
    show alain determined at midleft with dissolve
    alain "I trust them with my life! Hold on this is not- "
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    hide alain with moveoutright
    " But Rowan was already dragging him out of the door. And even though the young man appeared somewhat conflicted with that, he had yet to pull his hand away."
    jump alainSexScene
else:

    ro "You are in dire need of a bath. Take some time off to get yourself in order, while I help your men clean this place up."
    alain "Rowan, I appreciate it, but you dont have to"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Several arguments followed, how the hour was still early, and how his duel with Rowan filled him with vigor, and so on, and so on. Rowan listened to none of them."
    ro "Alain, are you finished?"
    alain ". Yes?"
    show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    ro "Good, now go get yourself in order, while I help your mean clean this place up."
    hide alain with moveoutleft
    "A guard snickered in the background, and a pair of them walked up and started pushing Alain towards the exist, reassuring him everything would be fine."
    "Rowan watched the display with a smile, trying to fight down the slight prickle of envy. Soon that camaraderie of theirs would be put to a test. But until then Worrying about it would do them no good. "
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    $ prevent_tile_exploration()
    $ push_to_previous_tile()
    return



label alainSimpleEnding:

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"The sun was slowly heading for the horizon. Several training exercises later, the men were all at the limits of their strength. Rowan took the moment to sit down, observing the men from a distance."

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

"Alain took the spot right next to him, wiping his face with a wet cloth. An entire day in full plate would take its toll on anyone, and it was no wonder he was drenched in sweat."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "... And thats why I travel light."

show alain determined at midright with dissolve

alain "Hm? Ah- That may be so! But a knight ought to wear his armor with the same pride he wears Solanias colors! Besides, there is no better protection on and off the battlefield."

"He suppressed a sigh, and forced himself up. Goodness gracious, did that guy never get bored of this act?"

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Just make sure you dont drop dread from exhaustion when its time to strike at Maud."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

"He did all he could. If that wont be enough"

if avatar.guilt > 80:
    scene black with fade
    "With any luck, Maud kills him, and that will be the end of his problems."
else:
    scene black with fade
    "Then so be it. Hell think of something else."

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return



label alainSexScene:

scene black with fade

show alain happy behind black

"A warm bath was already waiting for them - perhaps drawn by a particular perceptive guard - and after quickly stripping both of them Rowan unceremoniously dragged Alain inside, causing the water to splash."
"All while the young captain offered slightly nervous, unconvincing protests, that failed to sound in any way like honest objections."

alain "Ha, I get told that a lot."


scene cg590 with fade

show alain happy behind cg590
show rowan necklace naked behind cg590
pause 3

"In a rare display of affluence, the guard baths held a particularly large tub inside. Large enough for two people, a fact Rowan shamelessly ignored, pulling Alain in with him so the young man sat between his legs."
"Rowan ran his hand through the blond locks, then down, over the youths athletic, lean body. He marveled at the well-sculpted chest, the narrow waistline, and the hard muscles. But mostly at the complete lack of scars, so uncommon in a warrior."
"By contrast Rowan had many, many marks from the war and some he'd gained more recently. Once he'd been that green too, never touched, never broken in."

ro "You really are in pristine condition."

"He murmured in his ear, and the boy reacted with a hesitant thank you? that made Rowan smirk."

ro "Why are you being so nervous? I can see you want it. And youre usually so full of energy!"

"His hand reached south, and he ran a finger down his erect shaft, causing the boy to let out an embarrassed, hushed moan."

ro "Ah, and I see at least some part of you still is!"

"The captain had a respectable member, it might not be quite Rowan's size, but no man would be embarrassed with his. He pinched the glans, getting a sharp intake of breath in response."



alain "I- Ah! Its complicated."

"Again, Alain tried to meekly protest. Rowan bit his ear lightly, and added in a low, almost menacing tone: "

ro "If youll ruin the mood with politics"

alain "Aha-ha, ha! No, no- Ah, well, a little, but- no, its not about- Not *exactly* about that"

"Alain wiggled in his spot, the nervous gesture accomplishing little besides making Rowans cock to brush against his backside, something the hero didnt mind at all."

alain "Its just that Ive never Ah, well done *it*- I mean, I have! Just- Not with a man"
alain "But I always was a little curious "

"The unexpected words made Rowan stop. His hands rested on Alains body, not teasing, but providing comfort and support. He turned Alains head and sealed their lips in a slow, sensual kiss."

ro "I see And here I was, pushing you without thinking twice. How inconsiderate of me. "

alain "Ha, you dont need to apologize. In fact, Im glad!"

"The bright smile returned, as magical as ever. Alain leaned in and reciprocated the kiss, wrapping his arm around him, hugging him close. They stayed together for a long moment until Alain finally broke it off, trying to catch his breath."

alain "I shouldve made a move myself, but I was too hesitant to do so."

ro "Was I that intimidating?"

alain "A little. But right here, right now?"

"No longer squirming under Rowans touch, Alain pushed himself up a little. Rowans cock slid between his slim asscheeks, in what could only be a deliberate invitation."

alain "Not so."

"Rowan gripped his hips tightly and pressed him closer. He made him feel how hard his manhood was, made him feel its considerable girth, its full length."

ro " Are you sure Im not even a little intimidating?"

alain "Hmm..."

"Rowan admired the nervous, excited smile, and the slightly unseeing gaze as Alain rolled his hips, enjoying his hardness. He let him enjoy himself, trying not to laugh at such an unfamiliar expression."

alain "... Nope, not even slightly."

"Rowan clicked his tongue in pretended annoyance. Such a defiant attitude was useful on the battlefield, but here..."

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind black

"So enamoured Alain was in feeling his cock, Rowan had no trouble in suddenly lifting him up, and pushing him against the edge of the tub. "

ro "Good, that means were past foreplay. Its time you showed that cavalerie attitude is not just for show. "


scene cg591 with fade

show alain happy behind cg591
show rowan necklace naked behind cg591
pause 3

"Alain did as commanded. Rowan took a moment to appreciate the tight, well-sculpted ass before him. The captain did the same, turning around to finally get a proper look of Rowans cock in all its glory."
"A sight that left him speechless."

ro "Dont worry, Ill be gentle. Wouldnt want your first experience to be unpleasant."

alain "I- Hold on, how is it even going to fit? I dont-"

show cg591 with sshake

"A light, playful slap stopped the captain mid sentence."

ro "Alain, for once, leave the logistics to someone else."

"The bath had no shortages of lotions of all kinds, so it wasnt hard to find one that suited his means. He picked one, then ran his hand down Alainas crack."

"His lubed up finger teased and prodded at the entrance. He could feel Alains tense anticipation, and the effort the young man was putting into loosening up for him."
"An effort Rowan would not put to waste, as he slid a finger inside, forcing his anus open. Alain inhaled sharply, his cock twitching at the sudden stimulation."

ro "At the very least, I expected a cute moan."

alain "Ha, from just a finger?! Youll have to try much ha-a-arder than that!"

ro "Oh, I will."

"He slid a second finger inside, applying a little more force this time. And again, it made the captain gasp, much louder this time."
"It wasnt the cute moan he was hoping for, but Alains barely contained, needy panting was almost just as good. His fingers explored his inside, and Rowan delighted in the way Alains body reacted to even slight change in stimuli."
"Finally, he couldnt stop himself anymore. Two fingers in wasnt nearly enough, but seeing Alain bear with them without as much as a peep of protest convinced him he could handle it."
"His fingers left with a quiet *plop* and he dug them into his backside as he moved behind the man, spreading his ass. Alain looked behind his shoulder, trying very hard to keep his nervousness hidden."

ro "Relax. It will make it easier."

"He pressed the tip of his cock against his entrance, and started to slowly, oh so painfully slowly, push forward."

alain "You dont have to be so delicaaaaaaaaaaaaate!"

"Rowan waited for the words, and forced his cock in, causing Alain to finally moan out loud. Not giving him a moment to compose himself, Rowan started to gently rock his hips, in and out, just fast enough to keep the sweet panting going."
"He could no longer see Alains expression, but he could imagine it perfectly. Delightful, mind-melting pleasure, poorly hidden as Alain struggled to keep appearance, for no reason at all."

ro "And you dont have to be so reserved, Alain."

"He pulled the boy up and planted a slow, tender kiss on his neck."

ro "I want to hear you enjoying yourself."

"This time, it was not an order, but a gentle request, a quiet whisper in Alains ear."

"The captain gave a short nod, and when he bent over again and pushed back, forcing Rowans cock even deeper when before, his delighted cry was so loud it made Rowan fear being discovered."

alain "Its - ah, ah- so unlike- anything I tried before!"

"Rowan let the man set the tempo, holding him with one hand as he steadied himself. He admired the muscle on his slender back, and chuckled as Alain threw his head back, trying hard to endure the mix of pain and pleasure."
"Rowan didnt know what he enjoyed more - Alains tight, accommodating ass, or knowing he was the first one to claim it."
"But one thing he knew for sure - hell make this a memory Alain will never forget."

ro "It can feel even better. Touch yourself."

"It must have looked perverse - the Hero of Karst, fucking the Rastedel guard captain, as the man stroked his cock in slow motions, too afraid to pick up the tempo, lest the sensation overtake him."
"But with every passing moment, their rhythm picked up, as Alains ass grew more to accommodate the hero, and the younger man lost him in the rising pleasure."

alain "A-ah, ah aaah!"

"And finally, Rowan got to witness those sweet, uninhibited moans of delight. Wishing to see them rise to a crescendo, Rowan grabbed him hard and pushed his cock in, all the way to the base."

alain "Aaaa-aaah!"

"Rowan perched him up, and a stream of cum sailed across the room. But he paid no attention to that, as he found himself hitting his own limit."
"Cock buried deep, he hugged the captain close and filled the captain up. For the first time, in what he hoped would be many."



"....  ..."

scene black with fade

"... ..."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace naked at center with dissolve

"Some minutes later, Rowan already finished wiping itself, while Alain still laid in the bathtub, too exhausted to move, one hand beneath the surface of the water as he massaged his sore parts."


show alain happy behind black

alain "That was "
alain "I cant put into words, honestly."

ro "Oh? Was I actually able to fuck the brash out of you?"

alain "Ha! As if the pride of the Guard captain could be taken by a single sword!"

ro "Hmph. Repeated stabbing will be required I suppose."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"He leaned in for a quick kiss, that turned into a long, sensuous one. And from the corner of his eyes, he saw Alain was enjoying it quite a lot."

ro "And perhaps, at some point in the future, well switch roles."

alain "Ill hold on to that promise, Rowan."

scene bg45 with fade

"He let the captain sort himself out, and left the bath. Nearby guards all greeted him respect, and while some appeared to smile ever so slightly at the sight of him leaving the baths, none said a word for it. "

scene black with fade

"He deserved a moment just for himself. As did Alain."

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return





label alain_event_4:

$ slumsRaidAvailable = False

scene bg50 with fade

"The pale moon hung high in the sky. For days, Alain waited for the perfect weather to launch his attack. And finally, the conditions were exactly as they desired."

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"Rowan pulled the cowl of his cloak deeper on his eyes, to shield his face from the harsh rain and sharp winds. No poor soul, not even the slums many denizens, usually always loitering around without purpose, would wish to venture into the streets today."
"The rain would mask their approach, and the howling wind would drown out the sounds of fighting."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

alain " And the slums will be washed clean today."

if alainFriendship == True and rowanBelts == "agility":
    ro "Very grandiose. I take it I wont be able to convince you to wear a damn coat, will I? "
    show alain happy at midright with dissolve
    alain "Of course not! I told you before - the enemy must see the face of justice as it comes for them!"
else:

    ro "Very grandiose. Now is there a particular reason why you refuse to wear a damn coat? "
    show alain happy at midright with dissolve
    alain "Of course! The enemy must see the face of justice as it comes for them!"

"Alain flashed him a wide grin, unconcerned by the violent weather. They were making history, and that fact alone was enough to keep him warm."
"The plan was simple. With the narrow streets discouraging a single strike force, the guard was split into several smaller groups, who would all infiltrate the slums from different entry points. But they all shared the same destination - Mauds territory."

if maudMet == True:
    "He was now all but certain Maud had no main quarters of her own, but the woman had to sleep somewhere. Together with Alain they had three likely targets - all buildings belonging to her lieutenants. "
else:
    "They couldnt find her exact location, not with her constantly switching quarters, but they did narrow down the possible ones to three buildings."

show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show alain happy at center with moveinright
show rosarian knight neutral at edgeright

"Alain would coordinate the hit on one, Rowan the other, while a veteran guard Rowan did not recognize would ensure the third one falls."

show alain neutral at center with dissolve

vetgar " I still think we shouldnt be trying to capture her. We could just deal with the problem today, once and for all."

show alain determined at center with dissolve

alain "I share your fervour, lieutenant! But she must stand trial for her crimes. The people must know that even in these trying times, Solansias searing light will always pierce the darkness to smite the wicked!"

if alainFriendship == True:
    show rowan hood happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    "The veteran guard gave Rowan a deadpan look, and the hero answered with a small smile and a shake of his head. As naive as Alain was at times, it was that simple sincerity they would all need in the near future."
else:
    "The remaining two men shared a deadpan look behind Alains back, too polite to interrupt the captain. Well, Alain gave his orders, but accidents did happen... "

ro "Save your speeches for Maud, Alain. Lets move, the other teams should be in position by now."

if alainRomance == True:
    hide rosarian knight with moveoutright
    show alain neutral at midright with moveoutright
    alain " Stay safe, Rowan."
    show alain happy at midright with dissolve
    ro "You too Alain."
else:

    hide rosarian knight with moveoutright
    show alain happy at midright with moveoutright
    alain "Solansia protect you, Rowan. "
    ro "And you too, Alain."

hide alain with moveoutright
hide rowan with moveoutleft

scene black with fade

"..."

scene bg50 with fade
show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

if slumsEvent3Seen == True:
    "Over thirty men were placed under his direct command. Four were assigned to the hero himself, a team of five being the standard squad for such missions. The rest had their own respective leaders, some of which Rowan recognized."
else:

    "Over thirty men were placed under his direct command. Four were assigned to the hero himself, a team of five being the standard squad for such missions, while the rest all had their own respective leaders."

"They knew their orders. He had seen how Alain relentlessly drilled them on the plan even this very morning."
"For once, it was nice to have someone else handle the fine details."

if alainBasics == True:
    show rowan hood happy at center with dissolve
    ro "I hope your husband will survive the victory celebrations, Marie."
    "A powerfully built woman, the one disfigured by an ax strike, gave Rowan a terrifying half-smile, that did nothing to alleviate Rowans concerns for her partner."
    "The man must have had his bones pounded to mush, but damn it, despite never meeting him, Rowan had to admire the resolve."
    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
    "Drawing his blade, Rowan took to the front. A sharp-eyed older man stood behind him, bow in hand despite the unforgiving weather. Two younger guards were protecting their sides, while Marie kept the rear safe."
else:

    "Drawing his blade, Rowan took to the front. A sharp-eyed older man stood behind him, bow in hand despite the unforgiving weather. Two younger guards were protecting their sides, while the large woman kept the rear safe."

"He waited silently, eyes glued to a tall tower on Rastedel wall that was supposed to give the signal. All around him, promises of future revelry were exchanged, along with encouragements and solemn oaths."

hide rowan with moveoutright

"Then he saw the fire being lit, and the Rastedel Guard rushed into the crime-infested streets of northern Rastedel."

if guardReady == True:
    scene black with fade
    "Speed and discretion was their weapon, and between Alains extensive training, and Rowans encouragements, the guard proved surprisingly capable."
    scene bg50 with fade
    show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinleft
    "Rowans team skid through the empty streets, splashing muddy water with every step. For over five minutes, theyve seen and heard no signs of battle anywhere. Until... "
    show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
    disvoice "The capes are here! Wake up! Were under attack!"
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    "A single voice in the dark, and then another, and another. Without slowing down, Rowan and his team pushed on, undisturbed for now."
    scene black with fade
    "But all around them, chaos began to take hold."
    jump raidBranchOne
else:

    scene black with fade
    "The guard had no shortage of zeal and courage, but a fiery heart could not make up for years of training."
    scene bg50 with fade
    show rowan hood concerned at center with moveinleft
    "Soon, all too soon, Rowan began to hear the sounds of battle erupting around them."
    show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
    disvoice "The capes are here! Wake up! Were under attack!"
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    scene black with fade
    "He swore viciously, but pushed on regardless, hoping this wouldnt be enough to slow the assault."
    if check_skill(7, 'move_silently')[0]:
        jump raidBranchOne
    else:
        jump raidBranchTwo



label raidBranchOne:

if check_skill(4, 'spot')[0]:
    scene bg50 with fade
    show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinleft
    "Seven minutes: Decrepit building, left. Eight minutes: big wooden phallus over a low building - The cubi envy tavern - right."
    "One by one, Rowans team rushed past the slums landmarks, keeping track of his progress. He should be meeting another squad about-"
    show rowan hood shock at center with dissolve
    "Sounds of battle came from the alley to his right. He could see a handful of their men, locked in combat with half a dozen slum gang members."
    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
    "It looked like they were winning, but"
    menu:
        "Help them out, then proceed together.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            hide rowan with moveoutright
            show bg50 with sshake
            "They hit the enemy quickly and without mercy, within moments ending the small skirmish."
            scene black with fade
            "Rowan gave the men a few seconds to gather themselves, then they were on the move again."
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
            $ rushedCalhoun = False
            jump killingCalhoun
        "Leave them to catch up later.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Lets move. Every second we waste raises the chances of Maud slipping away."
            hide rowan with moveoutright
            "A single guard cast a remorseful look back-"
            scene black with fade
            "- but in a moment, they were all on the move again. "
            $ rushedCalhoun = True
            jump killingCalhoun
else:

    scene bg50 with fade
    show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinleft
    "Seven minutes: Decrepit building, left. Eight minutes: big wooden-"
    show rowan hood shock at center with dissolve
    "It wasnt there. Of the landmarks he memorized to make sure they all reached their respective targets, they should be passing The cubi envy tavern by now."
    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
    "No matter. He looked up to the fires that decorated the Rastedel walls. They werent just signals - they were reference points, in cases like this."
    ro "Right! Were turning-"
    jump raidBranchTwo




label raidBranchTwo:

scene bg50 with fade
show rowan hood concerned at center with dissolve

show bg50 with sshake

"A quiet *twang* just at the edge of his hearing was his only warning. Rowan moved his head just in time to prevent a crossbow bolt from taking his eye."

if alainInitiative == True:
    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
    ro "Dont stop! Remember your training!"
else:

    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
    ro "Dont stop! Push on!"

"Quickly he assessed the situation. Two assailants on the rooftops, two in front, who knew how many behind and around them."

$ res_roll = check_combat(15)[1]
$ released_fix_rollback()
if res_roll > 4:
    show bg50 with redflash
    "His sword sang in the air, and in two swift motions two headless bodies now decorated the Rastedel streets."
    "Behind him, bow in hand, the older guardsman took care of the men on the roof, while the large woman covered him. On the sides, the two young boys struggled to hold another pair of attackers."
    show bg50 with sshake
    show bg50 with redflash
    "Rowan quickly dispatched the one on the right, and the remaining opponents fell moments later. "
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    scene black with fade
    "Not taking even a moment to rest, he rushed his men on."
else:

    show bg50 with sshake
    show bg50 with redflash
    "His sword sang in the air, and after one swift motions a headless body now decorated the Rastedel streets."
    show bg50 with sshake
    show bg50 with redflash
    "The second thug managed to block his initial strike, but a few seconds of quick swordplay was all it took to cut him in half."
    "Rowan looked behind. Bow in hand, the older guardsman took care of the men on the roof, while the large woman covered him. On the sides, the two young boys struggled to hold another pair of attackers."
    "Within moments, all their assailants laid dead - but he was a split of a second too late to save one of the younger guards."
    ro "No time to mourn. Go. Go!"
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    scene black with fade
    "And even though he knew it was just the first among many lives lost, he didnt expect to lose a man so soon "
    $ avatar.add_guilt(3)

jump killingCalhoun



label killingCalhoun:

scene bg50 with fade
show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"After several nerve-wracking minutes, he reached his target - a lone, tall building, standing in the middle of a wonky roundabout, the streets surrounding it curiously empty."



if rushedCalhoun == True:
    show rowan hood happy at center with dissolve
    gangl "Dont just stand there, theyll- fuck!"
    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
    "Caught in the middle of their preparation, about a quarter of the enemy snipers were still out of positions, swarming the narrow entrance as they rushed to take the high stories."
    show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
    show bg50 with sshake
    "Seeing Rowan, one of them fired a crossbow bolt at the hero - only for the guard on his side to block it with his shield. But seeing more enemies peer out of the small windows, Rowan quickly ordered his men to take cover."
else:

    show bg50 with sshake
    show rowan hood angry at edgeleft with moveoutleft
    "A hail of bolts was their welcoming committee. Rowan quickly took cover behind a destroyed cart, but not before taking a grazing hit to the leg and seeing two of his men fall."


if maudMet == True:
    calh "The city guard, how wonderful! And - do my eyes deceive me? Isnt that- Rowan Blackwell! How wonderful to see you!"
    calh "I take it you will join us in this impromptu rendition of the siege of Karst? I shall play - well, yourself, while you "
    calh "You can play the role of morally compromised General Zirias. I think youll find it suits you perfectly."
    "The hero groaned in annoyance, ignoring the dark cackle that filled the streets. And here he was hoping Calhoun could be lying drunk in a ditch somewhere. No dice."
else:

    gangl "The city guard, so nice to finally have you with us! Id offer you some company for the night, but you know how it is - on a weather like this, only the nastiest sluts take to the streets! "
    show rowan hood angry behind bg50
    "A high pitched laugh ringed across the street, jarring Rowans ear. Great, so they found the comedian. "



ro "Simply charming. Wheres Maud?"

gangl "Maud? Im sorry, we never really got the textile industry up and running here. Impossible to compete with good old dirty rags, you know?"

"The man made himself an easy target, jeering happily as he almost danced around the fortified building, but taking a shot was simply too risky. But with every moment, more guards arrived, even if each group was met with a similar volley of deadly bolts."
"As far as Rowan was concerned, there were only two entry points to the building, one in front of him, the other directly opposite. The street was not wide, but there would be no cover to hide behind as they made their advance. "
"An impromptu fortress, as befit a Northside Knight. And yet"

ro "  She wouldnt hide from her enemies."

if maudMet == True:
    pass
else:

    "He never met the woman. But everything the men told of her, of her brutality and of the absolute authority she commanded her men with, it all portrayed a woman that met adversity head-on."
    "In places where law and divine rule did not reach, reputation and bravado were everything."

ro "Shes not here. Im certain of it."

show rosarian knight neutral behind bg50

vetgar "Aye, that may be so But we cant leave that wisecracking clown alone. Gotta take all the big guys down."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show bg50 with sshake
show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

"Rowan peeked outside- and almost lost an eye doing so. The oppressive downpour seemed to do nothing to decrease the thugs accuracy, and he feared any assault on the building would come at a heavy cost."

menu:
    "Let the guard handle it." if guardReady == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He looked at the guard, and was met with a wall of determined, hardened faces. This is what it was all building up to."
        "Risking their life to strike at the heart of corruption that festered within Rastedel."
        ro " Do you need an Alain-esque upbeat speech to get going?"
        vetgar "Wouldnt hurt. But were on ah clock here, so maybe a short version instead?"
        ro "Theyre the bad guys, youre the good guys, fake the first wave so they waste their shots, then strike at both entrances while they reload. Eternal glory, peace on Solansia."
        vetgar "Poetry."
        ro "And if any of you dont make it back Know Im proud of you."
        ro "Good luck. Im counting on you."
    "Theres no choice - theyll have to stall.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He looked around with a heavy heart. The guard had neither the number, nor the training for something like this. Even with him by their side, their chances of storming the building were slim."
        "Then again, his objective never was to ensure the total subjugation of the slums - merely gaining Alains trust and keeping Maud from interfering with his plans."
        ro "Youll have to stall. Dig in, dont let them leave. They break formation, pursue in full force."
        vetgar " Aye. You can trust us, Rowan Blackwell! We wont let you and the Captain down!"
        "Solemn nods, determined faces and promises that cannot be kept. And in return, Rowan said the same thing he had always said, a hundred times already."
        ro "Good luck. Im counting on you."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

scene black with fade

"A freshly arrived team shielded his retreat, and as soon as he was out of sight, he broke into full sprint. He headed east, to where Alain was expected to strike."
"And in the distance, all around him, he heard the slums coming to life. Wind carried howls of agon, and fearful eyes watched his stride from the high windows."
"But the streets themselves. All who valued their life knew it was best to stay inside."
"And so, sounds of violence and death were his only companions as he rushed to find the uncrowned queen of the slums."
"  "
" "
""

scene bg50 with fade
show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"He burst out of the alley, and saw his target - a low building standing at the corner of what usually was a busy crossroad. Now only bodies occupied the street, several of them guards and thugs alike."

show bg50 with sshake
show rowan hood shock at center with dissolve

"He was just on time to witness a large, man come flying out of the front door, and hit the ground with a heavy thud. His right hand was missing, freshly cut off - and yet, desperately, the thug tried to crawl away."

if maudMet == True:
    kesser "So at least one of Maud lieutenants were dealt with."

show rowan hood happy at midleft with moveoutleft
show alain happy at midright with dissolve

alain "Rowan! Great to have you here. Any luck finding Maud?"

if alainFriendship == True:
    "Rowan sighed with relief, seeing the captain unharmed. But it If neither of them found her, then "
else:

    show rowan hood shock at midleft with dissolve
    "The captain looked unharmed, but it brought Rowan no comfort. If neither of them found her, then "
    show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "None. How many people do you still have? We must find her before-"

show rowan hood shock at midleft with dissolve

show alain neutral at midright with dissolve

quest "That wont be a problem."

show rowan hood shock at edgeleft with moveoutleft

show alain neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
show maud neutral at midright with dissolve

"A thunder lit the sky, and the two men turned to witness Maud herself casually stroll into the streets. And behind her, two burly men dragged the still breathing body of Alains second in command. "

if maudMet == True:
    "Her dyed hair laid flat on her head, drenched in rain and blood. As before, she carried an almost bored expression on her face - but Rowan knew it was nothing more than a mask."
    "He saw it as clear as day now. Behind the careful, reserved movements, and strained, controlled voice, there was a vortex of violence beneath, waiting to be unleashed."
    maud "Rowan Blackwell."
    "If she was surprised by his betrayal, she didnt show it. She greeted him with a brief nod, then turned to Alain."
else:


    "She was nothing like Rowan expected. Shorter than anybody here, her dyed hair laid flat on her head, drenched in rain and blood, and she carried an almost bored expression on her face."
    "But there was something in her, something behind the careful, reserved movements, and strained, controlled voice, that told Rowan there was a vortex of violence beneath, waiting to be unleashed."
    maud "Rowan Blackwell. How unexpected. "
    " Was her only remark at seeing the hero of Karst. Then she turned to Alain, as if Rowan was nothing but an accidental bystander."



show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with dissolve


maud "Captain Alarie. Lets exchange hostages first."

show bg50 with sshake

"The guard lieutenant was thrown to the ground before them. A a short cry of pain was proof he still lived."

show alain neutral at center with moveinleft

"Alain stepped forward, taking to the center of the field, while Rowan stayed a few feet behind, blade read to end to severe the beaten mans head. Maud didnt move an inch, still staring tensely at the captain."

if alainHardened > alainInspired:
    alain "I know people like you Maud. I know you have no intention of letting anybody go. Youd slaughter us all, given the chance."
    "There was no response from the short woman. Just more intense staring."
    alain "Do not take the devotion of the guard lightly. Each and every single one of us came here willing to give their lives to put an end to the bannermen, and to you."
    alain "And I will not let the sacrifices made so far go to waste."
    maud " Too bad."
else:

    alain " This man killed four members of the city guard, and is responsible for countless crimes. Hes the cause - as are you - of inconceivable suffering for the people of Rastedel."
    alain "Justice demands you both face trial for your many misdeeds. But lay your sword, and Ill let the rest of your men go."
    alain "This is as good of a deal as youll get, maud."
    "It was hardly a deal, but a man like Alain would never let a known criminal go free."
    "Rowan expected Maud to laugh at his proposal - but the woman said nothing, only lowered her face, the long bangs hiding her eyes."
    maud "  I liked you, Alarie. Thought Marianne did the right thing, just once."
    maud "Too bad."

show bg50 with violetflash

"Too late did Rowan notice a set of runes flare up on her hips."

show bg50 with sshake

show alain neutral at midleft with moveoutleft

"In an instance, Maud was gone from her spot. Alain had just enough time to save his head by raising his sword in a desperate parry -"

hide alain with moveoutleft
show maud neutral at center with moveinright

"But not enough to move aside as Maud suddenly dropped to the ground, standing on her hands and delivering a powerful kick to his chest that sent the man flying."

ro "Alain-! "




if check_skill(6, 'dodge')[0]:
    show maud neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
    show bg50 with sshake



    "Another flash of violet caught his eye and just as Alain before, he just barely managed to parry a thrust that was aimed at his lung."
    "In an instant, Maud locked swords with him, and pushed, with force far greater than someone her stature should possess, forcing Rowan back."
    "- back and away from the wounded gang member. Two other ran up and started to drag him away, as Maud kept him occupied."
else:

    show maud neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
    show bg50 with sshake
    show rowan hood concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Another flash of violet caught his eye. At the last second he managed to stop Mauds blade from skewering his chest, but still received a nasty gash on the side."

    "Hissing in pain, he quickly jumped back, putting some distance between himself and the ferocious woman."
    show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    " And abandoning the wounded gang member. Two other ran up and started to drag him away, as Maud pressed on, keeping him occupied. "

show maud neutral at midright with moveoutright
show rowan hood angry at midleft with moveinleft

ro "Honour among thieves. Who would have thought."

if maudMet == True:
    maud "Youve made a grave mistake Rowan."
    ro "Its nothing personal. Im sure you understand."
else:
    maud "This does not concern you, Blackwell. Walk away. "
    show rowan hood happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Thats what they call me. Rowan Blackwell, the one who walked away in Karst."


show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show alain neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show maud neutral at midright with moveoutright

"Maud narrowed her eyes at him, then unexpectedly jumped back, avoiding Alains strike. The captain joined in again, wiping blood from his mouth."
"His breastplate was worryingly bent in - there was no way the kick didnt break at least some of his ribs."

if alainFriendship == True:
    show alain determined at midleft with dissolve
    "For a brief moment, their eyes met. Seeing his concern, Alain answered with a bright smile, and his fist pumped into the air."
    alain "Its just a scratch! Focus on Maud!"

if alainHardened > alainInspired:
    show alain neutral at midleft with dissolve
    alain "Everybody attack! Let no Bannerman get away!"
else:

    show alain neutral at midleft with dissolve
    alain "Everybody attack! Save the lieutenant!"

"Windows and doors flung open, and the previously hidden guard poured out - meeting similarly held back reserves of the bannermen. In an instant the whole square turned to chaos."
"Amidst the rain and howling wind, steel met steel and arrows pierced the air, taking life after life. And in the middle of it all, stood Maud."

show alain neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
show maud neutral at center with moveinright

"None dared to come close to the faux knight. Only Rowan and Alain, slowly trying to flank her."
"She didnt seem to care for it. She lowered her head, the bangs again hiding her eyes."

maud " So it was all for nothing."
maud "Im sorry, Roderick."

show bg50 with violetflash



show maud neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
"Runes flared again. Knowing what was coming, Rowan leaned forward and met the strike head on, somehow managing to put Mauds blade to a screeching halt."









show alain neutral at midright with moveinright
show bg50 with sshake

"Seizing the chance, Alain came from behind, striking low - only for Maud to turn around and shatter the blade with a kick."

show alain neutral at center with moveinright

" A move that proved to be her undoing, as the guard captain didnt stop for even a second - pushing what remained of the sword straight into Mauds belly."

maud "..."

show alain neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

show maud neutral at center with moveoutright

alain "Its over, Maud."
alain "Lay your sword. You have the right to-"

show maud neutral at midright with moveoutright
show bg50 with sshake


"No hesitation. Ignoring the blade tearing her insides apart, Maud jumped at the captain, sword extended. Alain barely managed to block it with his gauntlets, a move that almost shattered them as well."
"But it was enough for Rowan to close the distance- "

menu:
    "Go in for the kill.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinleft
        "He took no chances. His blade ran straight through her chest, impaling her through the heart."
        "And even that did not stop her from trying to stab him in the side, an effort that made her cough blood, and in the end bore no fruit."
        show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

        show maud neutral at center with moveoutright
        " Slowly, the sword slipped from her fingers, and hit the ground ringing. All around her, bannermen were slain one by one by the guard."
        "One last time, Maud turned her eyes to them."
        "And for a moment, Rowan thought he saw genuine remorse in them. Pain and guilt so deep, it threatened to tear the heart asunder."
        scene black with fade
        "And then, just like that, the spark of life was gone."
        $ maudDead = True
    "Have her see trial.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Death would be too easy for her. Rowans sword struck true, severing her leg at the knee."
        hide maud with dissolve
        "Alain took no chances, and kicked her sword away. She didnt defend herself anymore. All around them, fighting came to an end. And between the unexpected attack, and Rowan and Alain besting their leader"
        "More bannermen laid dead, than the guard."

        show maud neutral behind bg50
        maud " I shouldve killed you all when I had the chance."
        "It shouldve sounded bitter, or hateful, but there was no malice in her voice. Broken in body and spirit, Maud didnt resist when two men stripped her of her magical armor. She just Stared."
        scene black with fade
        "Stared as everything she ever worked for was torn asunder."
        $ maudBroken = True

"  "
" "
"..."

scene bg45 with fade

"If Alain expected to be greeted as a hero, then the sun brought a brutal awakening. All around them, hostile, suspicious faces peered out of the shadows, observing the Rastedel guard as they rounded up the bannermen thugs."
"None cheered. And many spit to the ground as they passed through."
"The seeds were sown. And it would not take long for them to bear fruit."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show alain happy at midright with dissolve

ro "Dont worry. Once the orc threat is dealt with, well turn this place around in no time."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro " In the meantime, it might be best not to cause any more waves. "

alain "Ha! Ridding the slums of Maud is no causing waves! Its more like - weeding a beautiful garden youve neglected for far too long!"

"His bright smile looked way out of place amidst the slaughter, and the boisterous, forced laugh grated even his ears. "

alain " But you might be right about keeping it low for a while."

if guardReady == True:
    "Besides them, his men were slowly loading bodies on an already half-full cart. They managed to take a crushing victory over Maud, so only a handful of them belonged to the guard."
    $ calhounCaptured = True
    if maudMet == True and alainHardened > alainInspired:
        "Amidst the bodies, Rowan could see Kessers head, an arrow shot right through it. And just an hour before, he had seen Calhoun led away in chains."
        "There was nobody Mauds men could rally behind anymore."
    elif maudMet == True and alainHardened <= alainInspired:
        "He couldnt see Kesser anywhere among the dead bodies, but he had seen Calhoun led away in chains just and hour before. Without him, he doubted Kesser would be any threat to his plans."
    else:
        "And just an hour before, he had seen Calhoun, Mauds right-hand man, being led away in chains. One way or the other, the gang was dealt with."
else:

    "Besides them, his men were slowly loading bodies on an already almost full cart. They were victorious, but Rowan noticed almost a third of it was filled by Alains men."
    "Many of them belonged to the soldiers Rowan left behind to deal with Calhoun, Mauds right-hand man. The man escaped, but after seeing Maud in action, he knew he made the right call back them."
    $ calhounAlive = True
    if maudMet == True and alainHardened > alainInspired:
        "His sole consolation, was that amidst the mountain of bodies, he could see Kessers head sticking out, an arrow shot right through. He had to hope Calhoun alone wouldnt cause much trouble."
    else:
        "Worse of all, he didnt see Kessers body anywhere. These two were bound to cause trouble later on - but with some luck, not before Rastedel falls to the twins."

ro "Maybe I was being too harsh. Its a victory, no matter how you look at it. And Alain..."

if alainFriendship == True and avatar.corruption < 50:
    "He wrapped his arm around the young boy, readying himself to put the final nail to the Rastedel coffin. A sickening sensation settled deep within his stomach, and like so many times before, Rowan pushed on despite it."
else:

    "He wrapped his arm around the young boy, and without missing a beat, put the final nail to Rastedels coffin."

ro "What we did here, Ill do with the orcs."
ro "I will not let the nobility hide behind walls while people suffer. Ill be taking the fight to them. And this time things will be different. We will not repeat the massacre at Astarte field."
ro "But I cant do this alone. I need someone to make sure Rastedel doesnt go into flames while I handle Politics."

"He rehearsed the lines a hundred times. Alains unwitting support could make or break the coup."
"But when he saw the hard, inquisitive look in his eyes, he wondered if he had made a mistake."

alain "Rowan, I made a holy vow to Solansia herself, that I would commit my life to making the Rastedel guard protectors of the people again, first and foremost. "

ro "And thats precisely what I need of you."
ro "Alain, you know Rastedel is divided. And next time Solansias enemies rise up to strike at her creation, I will them not on the fields outside the walls, but on the streets of Rastedel themselves. "

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    ro "I will not make you play politics. The guard suffered enough because of it. All I ask of you is make sure nobody starts anything in the noble district."
    ro "Can you do that for me?"
else:

    ro "I will not make you play politics. The guard suffered enough because of it. All I ask of you is make sure nobody starts anything in the merchant district."
    ro "Can you do that for me?"

if alainRomance == True:
    "Duty, honor, ideals, and perhaps a hint of affection, all of them pulled the poor boy in different directions. Rowan could just as well tear out Alains heart himself."
else:

    "Duty, honor and ideals all seemed to pull the poor boy in different directions. Rowan knew the struggle, and did not envy him."

alain "There has been no sightings of orc activity in weeks. I can probably pull some people off the walls."

if alainFriendship == True and avatar.corruption < 50:
    ro "(For what its worth, Im sorry.)"

ro "Thank you."

scene black with fade

"Perhaps once the coup was over, Rowan would yet find a place for Alain in all of this"

$ northsideAlly = "alain"
$ rastBarracksAccess = False

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('rastedel_battle_begin', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week==60',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)
    event('rastedel_battle_2', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week==61',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)
    event('rastedel_battle_3', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week==62',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)

label rastedel_battle_begin:

scene bg9 with fade

show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan was woken up by the light streaming through his bedroom windows. The Rakshan Wastes were not known for their bright mornings. It was a small fortune, because a moment later the door opened."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with moveinright

al "Rowan? Youre still in bed?"

"Rowan squirmed under the covers and groaned."

ro "It was a long week. A long year. Let me sleep in this one time."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

al "I can only imagine. Thats no excuse for waking past noon though."

"She walked towards the bed and pulled back the covers. He crossed his arms over his chest instinctively at the hiss of cold. Not even the days sleeping on the floors of Karst prepared him for the horror of losing a blanket."

if all_actors['alexia'].relation < 50:
    "For a moment, the tension of the past few months seemed to dissipate. Or at least not rear its ugly head."

    if alexiaWulump == True:
        "Still, her soft smile didnt touch her eyes. It never seemed to touch her eyes much anymore."

ro "Noon? Really? I hadnt thought myself capable...."

al "Yes, really. Now up with you."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan grumbled to himself the entire time he worked on his clothing. Alexia sat on the bed watching him, as she had first done many years ago."

if all_actors['alexia'].relation < 50:
    "Something felt off about it"

elif all_actors['alexia'].relation > 50 and all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30 and avatar.corruption > 30:
    "For all about them that had changed, the way she looked at him hadnt."
else:

    pass

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

al "Whatever adventure it was this week must have been quite rough if it left you incapable of even rising at a normal time."
al "Still Rosaria?"

"Rowan nodded."

ro "Its been the focus of our operations."

al "How long has it been since I was back home? Bloodmeen has been my cage for so long now. I must have forgotten so much already. Is it still unchanged?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan kept working his outfits buckle, but didnt answer. Could he tell her about the famine or the problems hed seen? In fact, had he even told her about the elders death?"

ro "Its much the same as it always is. Green and lush. Not a gaudy statue of a demon lord in sight."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

al "I miss the smell of it. The flowers, the trees. I never realized how beautiful it was until I actually left home"

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence'] > 4:
    al "Perhaps Mistress Jezera will allow me a brief visit."

elif all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 4:
    al "Perhaps Master Andras will allow me a brief visit."
else:

    al "Perhaps we will be free of this place someday soon."

"Rowan sighed. Even if she did return, the home that she knew wouldnt be there anymore. The Arthdale shed known had been destroyed."




ro "I-"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve

"Suddenly the door swung open, and a frantic looking maid burst in."

maid "Lord Rowan. You must come quickly."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

ro "What is happening?"

maid "The Master and Mistress are in a rage. The staff is terrified. You must come quickly. Please, follow me."

"Rowan and Alexia exchanged a concerned glance. Was he the cause of this?"
"Without a second word, he followed the maid out the door, leaving Alexia with her arms wrapped around her sides. This was their life."

if goal3_completed == False:
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    "After Rowan left, Alexia remained in bed, going over the possible reasons that Rowan might have been called down. She almost missed the knock on the door"

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan walked hesitantly into the throne room, and found one of the tapestries lying on the ground in tatters. "

ro "Is something amiss, my masters?"

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve

"Jezera stormed over to him in a huff, and threw a piece of parchment to the floor at his feet."

je "Read this. Now."

"He picked up the document and began to read aloud."

ro "Report from the Hydrangea. A large force of Rosarian soldiers has been reported moving down the South road from Rastedel."
ro "Estimated numbers are well over two thousand. Fully armored knights and men-at-arms included in the retinue. Based on their route, the objective is likely Raeve Keep. However, a force of this size can threaten any position in the duchy."

if palaceStage == 2:
    ro "Several surcoats spotted among the forces. Majority are wearing plain white or gold. Unit origins unknown."
else:

    ro "Several surcoats spotted among the forces. Majority are wearing plain white or gold. However, a force in purple was seen at their head. Unit origins unknown."

"Rowan put down the letter. It was far and away the largest force that had ever been put in the field against them. More too than any army they could call on short notice."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "...I see"

"Andras was sitting stone faced on the throne. In contrast to his normal temperament, he was eerily silent. It seemed the tapestry had borne the brunt of his rage. Jezera, meanwhile, was not half as calm."

je "I heard nothing about this. Nothing from the capital at all. What good are spies who dont tell you anything? How could that bitch have missed this?"

"She swatted at a half full wine glass, making it crash to the ground. The maid, still in the door frame, winced."

if palaceStage != 2:
    "Rowan softly wondered to himself who that bitch was?"
else:

    ro "Our friend in the capital didnt say a word about this?"
    je "Not a word. We got this from an Incubus who happened to be near their path."

an "We are outnumbered. We are out armed. They are coming for us. You are our tactician. I dont give a rats ass about her whisperers. Why didnt you have a plan for this situation?"

"His glare pierced Rowan. At once he understood the kind of danger he was in. How he answered here might put his head on the line."

if goal3_completed == True:
    ro "I-"
    je "Oh be quiet, brother. We need our most able tactician with a pulse in this moment."
    "Andras growled, but slunk back into his throne."
    an "Able tactician."
    "He spat to the side."
else:

    an "So this is what it all comes to. All your sneaking and strategies. And were left sitting here with our dicks in our hands."

an "Clever tactics are nice. But, this will all end with me and my fiercest fighters charging through as many enemy knights as we can take. If we are outnumbered, it will only make it more glorious."

"Jezera rolled her eyes."

je "Youre not going out in the field to die fighting five hundred humans all at once. If need be, we will simply evacuate from the Rosarian plains. It will cost us greatly. "

if goal3_completed == True:
    je "Our new alliances were hard won. Losing our presence in Rosaria is not a thing to consider lightly."

je "And, of course, when theyve taken back the area, we can little hide our direct involvement much longer. Our lovely friends in Prothea will not be pleased to learn of our existence. "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan went back to studying the letter. Just how did they get an army so fast?"

if palaceStage == 2:
    ro "Had High Arbitron Marianne accepted either Jacques or Duke Werdens proposal for aid?"

"Maybe the answer had something to do with the colours of the troops that had been spotted..."


if goal3_completed == False or palaceStage != 2:
    jump battleFail






if orciad_state == 2:
    jump orcBattlePath


label orcBattlePath:

if orciad_ally == "batri":
    ro "Have you already spoken to Batri? Do we know that our Orcish allies will join us in the field?"

elif orciad_ally == "ulcro":
    ro "Have you already spoken to Ulcro? Do we know that our Orcish allies will join us in the field?"
else:

    ro "Have you already spoken to Tarish? Do we know that our Orcish allies will join us in the field?"

"The unspoken problem was that the allied tribal confederation was not actually directly in the path of the Rosarian army. They might flake."
"Suddenly, he heard footsteps behind him. Someone had been waiting in silence nearby and had chosen now to emerge."

show tarish neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

tar "Quit ya worrien, humie. Ya really think a buncha us tough orc-folk gonna run from a few pink men just caus dey hiding unda metal?"
tar "If da time ta fight is now, you best kno we gonna be der."

"Tarish crossed her arms over her chest."
"Jezera rolled her eyes and gestured to the new arrival in the throne room."

je "I believe you and Tarish have already met."

if orciad_ally == "ulcro" or orciad_ally == "batri":

    je "After the events that took place in the tribe, the new chief sent her here to Bloodmeen as a personal representative and ambassador. Shes been authorized to speak for them under certain parameters as well."
    je "This is recent of course, but dont be surprised to see her around the castle from now on."

    "Tarish strode over to Rowan."

    tar "Ya Mistress speaks rite. Dis a real fancy place. Neva thought Id get used ta livin in a stone castle like ya hummies do."
    tar "Ya lucky, hummie. I got me a nice job now. If I came outta da whole mess wit nuttin to show for it, yad have ta watch ya back."

elif orciad_ally == "tarish":

    tar "Aye aye. We be well known ta one anotha. Aint no alliance wit out him buttin in."

    if tarishSex == True:
        "The unspoken element was just how well they knew each other. Inside and out. Not that Rowan suspected for a second that Jezera didnt have some idea."

    ro "Indeed. But, why is she here? Doesnt she have an entire tribe to rule?"

    an "Are you that much of an idiot? Shes in charge of the tribe. But, do you really think she could hold the place without us?"

    tar "What ya masta be tellin ya is dat is betta for me to keep around heres and pop in every otha day by portal. Keepin up ta date here is more important then bein down der."
    tar "So day means you gonna be seeing more o lil ol me in da future, hummie."

    "She gave him a small wink."
else:

    "The prospect of another meeting with Tarish, especially after all the damage caused by their previous encounter, made the prospect of a reunion less than ideal. So too did the disdainful expression on her face."

    ro "Indeed. But, why is she here? Doesnt she have an entire tribe to rule?"

    an "Are you that much of an idiot? Shes in charge of the tribe. But, do you really think she could hold the place without us? Were the ones making sure that some idiot doesnt put a sword in her gut."

    tar "Aye. For da moment gotta stay outa da way of dose who might nah be so friendly. Nah the worst place to be. I always wanted ta visit one ya big ass humie castles."
    tar "..."
    tar "Im sha ya gonna enjoy havin me around."

    "Rowan kept his blank composure. Better to not address the unspoken threat there."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "Lets get us back to the matter at hand, shall we? No time for greetings and kisses."
je "So long as we have assurances that we actually have an army to use. Then the question becomes how to use that army to actually win."
je "Even with every grown soldier that the tribe has, along with our own forces, we still dont have enough to go toe to toe with them."
je "At least, so my dear brother tells me."

"Andras scowled."

an "Youve been mostly silent, Rowan. We didnt bring your ass here for the weather. Do you have an idea how to get out of this situation or not."

ro "Ive been going over it."

"Rowans eyes scanned over the letter again. He had never been a high level commander, but he did have experience in this situation. Facing down an enemy with larger numbers than yours."

ro "If I had to think about it, I would say that our strongest advantage is that we actually hold the territory. Its not truly home ground, in that the nearby population wont be friendly."
ro "But, we control the keep itself. We also have allies in the woods and on the mountains. Theyre coming to us and that makes us stronger."

je "What does that matter? Numbers are numbers?"

"To Rowans surprise the person who chimed in was none other than Andras."

an "Quit your whining, woman. On the battlefield, the right terrain is worth double your troops. Sometimes more."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Fine. Sure. Continue, Rowan."

ro "We have another advantage too. Unless they have a traitor in our ranks, then they dont know the numbers we hold. In fact, Doran Raeve gave a low estimate of the number of orcs who attacked."

tar "As far as da hummies know, my boys be up north. No way dey see us all coming."

ro "That means, we can secure at least one victory. When trying to pacify hostile enemy territory, and are not afraid of a pitched battle, you normally want to spread out."

show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

"Andras smirked wickedly. He already saw what Rowan was getting at. For all his flaws, Andras was a fighter."

an "An ambush. Wait for them to divide up their forces, and then make the smaller force our bitches."

ro "I wouldnt have used that phrasing, but basically. When I fought in the last war, wed use tactics like that all the time. Wait for stragglers to break off, looking to plunder or just take a breather. Then strike before they can rejoin the rest of the army."
ro "Only now we have hundreds of warriors. Not tens like I had before. We could fight an entire battle that way."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"Then tension in the room seemed to dissipate some. Now that someone had given the beginnings of a concrete plan, the air of panic seemed to have settled into something more productive."
"Jezera paced back to the throne, while Tarish pulled up to Rowans side."

tar "A clever plan, humie. Real sneaky like. But, ya don know orc fighin like I do."
tar "Ya can do dat a few times. But, da hummies are smart like. They gon figga out what ya up about an stop ya. Always happens."

"Rowan sighed."

ro "Shes right. We can use harassment tactics and ambush smaller units a few times. But, once they realize that someone is out there hunting down their detachments, their strategy will change."

"Rowan didnt mention the fact that was on his mind. How well this worked depended entirely on who the commander was. If it was someone dumb, they could lead him by the nose."
"But, if the man he worried was in command was leading the charge...his tricks would fall flat"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan silently cursed the note. For all of the value it had, it still didnt tell him which troops exactly would be in the fighting line. The mystery of the army that shouldnt exist underlined the entire situation."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "If thats the case, we should prepare for a long campaign. Trying to hold the keep is a nice thought, but we should expect theyll take it back relatively quick. "
ro "I see brutal back and forth fighting for awhile. Still, we might have a chance if we take out enough enemies in the first strike."

"Now it was Jezera who seemed deep in thought. Did she have an idea?"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Ooh, intriguing. This I can work with."
je "If we can defeat more of the enemy army before they figure out what were up to, then we stand a better chance? What determines that?"

ro "How fast we move, and the number of enemy detachments. More detachments mean wed have better numbers. But, it also means wed need to move around a lot more and probably get to less of them."

je "Oh dear hero. You underestimate us still. Its honestly kind of charming."
je "We can move as fast as we want."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"Rowans mouth hung open in shock. Of course. Of course. It was so obvious. Why had he not thought of it before? He wasnt commanding an army of humans or even an army of orcs."
"This was a demon army."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "..."

tar "Whacha mean by dat, Jezera?"

ro "I know what we need to do."
ro "Listen"

"Rowan spent the next half hour explaining a strategy that had been churning in his mind over the conversation. Ten minutes in, he had the servants bring in a map of the duchy to help decide on the specific locations that theyd need to utilize."
"Andras and Tarish followed along, in Tarishs case doling out suggestions and in Andras pausing to occasionally thump his chest. Jezera strained to pay attention, even beginning to zone out until Rowan explained what her role in the plan would have to be."
"By the time he was done, everyone around the map looked satisfied."

ro "...The number of troops wed have in our custody would be high. Im sure a number of them were forced levies or otherwise willing to switch sides in return for compensation and protection for their families."
ro "The rest we could keep around as a potential labour force."

"Andras had an instrutible expression and Rowan went over this part. But, otherwise didnt go out of his way to comment."
"Finally, Rowan reached the end of the plan. When he finished explaining, he went down to one knee and waited for the twins judgement. Ultimately, this was the plan with the highest chance of success."

if serveChoice == 2:
    "It was the very best shot he had at keeping Alexia alive another day. And himself to boot."

elif serveChoice == 4:
    "Not only would it keep himself alive another day, but it would give those selfish monsters in Rastedel whod been ignoring the famine a bit of well earned retribution."
else:

    pass

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "The fact that it would involve more prisoners taken then casualties dolled out was also an additional bonus."

show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve

an "Hrmm. I like it. I like it."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Of course you like it. You just like any plan that happens to feature you killing people."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan turned to Tarish."

ro "What do you think? Your soldiers are the backbone of our army."

tar "Aye. Aint no word of complaint outta me, humie. Is a good plan. Lotta Orc gonna survive from it. Maybe bring back some pretty gold along da way."

"Rowan let out a sigh of relief. It was a good plan. It would probably work."
"That was important. If he hadnt been able to come up with any kind of plan on the fly, it would likely have been the end of him right here. The life he led in Bloodmeen was always on a razors edge."

an "Its settled then. We will launch the plan that Rowan suggested in one weeks time. We will not retreat from Rosaria. We will stand and fight."

je "Inspiringly put. Now then, I best make preparations as soon as possible. I need to depart on the morrow."

"Jezera slunk towards Rowan, brushing her side against him as she passed."

je "Make good use of this week, hero. We need as much gold and men as we can muster for this operation."

ro "I understand."

"He felt a sudden jolt. A slap on the rear."

je "Thats what I like to hear. See you at the celebrations."

hide jezera with dissolve

tar "I best be movin too. Gotta let da boys hear dat ders a fight happenin. Gotta get em all riled up. You best not be tryna pull summtin, hummie."

hide tarish with dissolve

"Now alone with Andras, Rowan turned to leave."

an "Hold."

"Rowan turned around."

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

an "This will be the greatest test of your devotion to date. Your plan was good. But, that doesnt mean I trust you. You understand that if you betray me in any way, I will feed Alexia your guts, dont you."

"Rowan coughed."

ro "I do."

show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve

"Andras expression softened suddenly. He was smiling now."

an "But, that works the other way around too. Im not going to put you on the field. Sister reminds me, constantly, that your anonymity is valuable. But, my victory here will be your victory too."
an "Youre a fighter. Havent you ever wondered about the thrills of conquest?"

"Those words would linger with Rowan long after the conversation was done. The thrills of conquest. Hed never truly fought a war of conquest to date. Even the events at Raeve Keep were mostly a skirmish in the scheme of things."
"Would it feel any different from the righteous battles that he experienced in the past?"
"Perhaps, if everything went according to plan, hed discover in a week."

return

label battleFail:


if goal3_completed == False:

    show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

    "Andras suddenly rose from his seat, cracking his knuckles. The smile on his face was terrifying. His teeth glimmered."

    an "Enough of this. Its time to get to the point, Rowan. What are we to do in this situation?"

    "Rowan put his hand to his chin. What was there to say? They didnt have forces anywhere."

    ro "I..."

    "Andras stepped close to him."

    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

    an "Rowan. You can stop right there. There is no possible way that we can fight this army. The reason why not is because you failed us."
    an "Tsk tsk. Such a shame."

    "He spat. Everything from his posture to his expression went darker."

    an "Pathetic. Weak."

    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

    je "Brother dearest, you forget the possibility that he might have simply been working for the enemy."

    if goal3_completed == False:
        je "After all, your failures in alliance building was quite the substantial blow to our cause. Perhaps you meant to trick us. To play us the fool."





elif palaceStage != 2:

    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

    "Jezera rose and approached him. Soon she was trailing a single finger tip along his shoulder blades. It was strangely menacing."

    je "Rowan Rowan Rowan."
    je "You did so much for us. So instrumental in gathering new allies for us. Yet, so useless when the time came to do something with them."
    je "I can tell you why I believe were in this situation."

    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

    "Rowan felt sweat starting to form on his brow. This was not the way that Jezera usually touched him."
    "She withdrew her hand, and drew closer to her brothers side."

    je "Its because you didnt go to Rastedel. We could have had forewarning, Im sure had you simply gone and met with our allies."

    je "Brother, do we have much use for a servant who doesnt do what hes told?"

    show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

    "Andras rose from his seat, face suddenly darkening sadistically."

    an "No. No, we do not."

    "He walked towards Rowan slowly, cracking his knuckles. This was not a bluff."

"Rowan looked back and forth between the two. Jezera was starting to draw closer now too. Andras was closing the distance fast. Rowans sword hand twitched."

je "I fear that our working relationship had come to naught, dear hero. Though I cannot say it wasnt a fun experiment."

an "Youre useless to us now, cunt. Any last words?"

menu:
    "Fight.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowans gripped the handle of his blade. His mind was racing. This was a dangerous situation, but not a hopeless one. Hed even fought Andras before and made it out alright."
        an "Do you really mean to fight me? Gonna make it fun, bitch?"
        "Andras took a step closer."
        ro "I understand youre angry. But, we dont have to do this. Youve gotten used to working with me and Ive gotten used to working with you. It doesnt have to end here."
        ro "But, if you refuse, I am prepared to defend myself."
        "Jezera interjected the brewing confrontation, smirking slightly."
        je "Are you now? Because, I know you well already hero. I knew that you wouldnt go down easy. Which is why I took a few preparations before I had the maid bring you down here."
        "Before Rowan could figure out what she meant by that, he felt a sudden sharp sensation in his back. He collapsed to the floor, blood starting to pool around him."
        hide rowan with dissolve
        show rowan necklace shock behind bg6
        ro "Wha-"
        "As his vision started to fade, he looked up to see what had struck him. That was when he saw her."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show succubus neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        "Alexia was standing above him, with a bloody knife in her hands. She was looking at him with utterly blank eyes. To her side was a succubus grinning with malicious intent."
        "...Why?"
        an "You dare take my prey from me, Sister?"
        "Jezera laughed coldly."
        je "Can you seriously tell me with an honest expression that this outcome isnt way more delicious?"
        an "..."
        "Andras slowly laughed too."
        an "I admit it. You have a flair for the dramatic sister. That was almost worth missing the chance to kill him myself. Almost."
        an "Creature, best release her so she can see what shes done."
        "The succubus snapped. At once the light returned to Alexias eyes."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "R-rowan?"
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
        al "Goddess no! Rowan!"
        "She stooped down to cradle him, but by that point he was already fading fast. The last thing that Rowan ever saw was the look of horror on his wifes face as she realized what shed done."
        scene black with fade
        "Game over."
        $ renpy.full_restart()
    "Die gracefully.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "For a brief moment, Rowan considered drawing his sword. One last heroic stand in a castle full of demons. Maybe if he was lucky he could take one of them out with him. It could be his penance."
        "But, that idea was absurd. He was wearing Jezeras magical pendant. He would die before he accomplished anything."
        "...And Alexia"
        ro "I understand."
        "He bowed his head."
        ro "What will happen to Alexia? Will you treat her well?"
        "Andras grinned."
        an "Do you really want to know the answer to that question, worm?"
        "Rowan considered it for a moment. Then he shook his head."
        ro "I suppose Id rather not. Whats the point? In all likelihood, Ill get a chance to ask her first hand soon. Presuming the life after truly exists."
        ro "But, if the time I spent in this castle has left you with any fondness for me, I have one request. Treat her gently. I have no illusion that youd ever actually release her. But, I do not want her to suffer."
        "That actually made Jezera giggle."
        je "Asking for kindness from demons. You truly never learn, hero. You know that?"
        ro "I suppose I do."
        "Jezera turned her back on the affair so she didnt have to to watch."
        je "Get on with it, brother."
        "Andras chuckles to himself."
        an "Whats the fun if you dont let them wriggle a bit first?"
        an "So long {i}hero{/i}."
        "Then Andras killed him."
        scene black with fade
        "Rowan Blackwell was soon forgotten by the people of Rosaria. His memory faded as the years after the war with Karnas departed."
        "As for what fate befell his wife?"
        "Without Rowan to protect her, was she tortured? Was she allowed to be happy? Was she allowed to finally just go home?"
        "One might say that no one left alive knew the answer. But, that would be incorrect. The truth is, no one left alive cared what the answer was."
        "Game over."
        $ renpy.full_restart()
    "Beg.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan sunk down on his knees. He was overcome with a desire to live. For the first time in his life, certain death was staring him in the face."
        "He always thought that he was the kind of man whod die with his head held high. Or with steel in hand."
        "But, he was not really that kind of man at all."
        ro "I- I- Please."
        ro "Oh masters please."
        ro "I need one more chance. One more chance. The next time, I will make sure that we dont end up in such a disadvantageous situation. You dont have to kill me now."
        ro "Please. Consider all the time weve spent together this past year. Ive been helpful to you. You dont have to kill me."
        ro "One more chance. Im begging you."
        "Andras and Jezera went silent. The room seemed to obscure. It took Rowan a moment to realize that it was a tear rolling down his cheek."
        "What would they do? How would they react?"
        show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        "Andras and Jezera shared a look with one another. Rowans heart sank. It was one of pure scorn."
        an "Boring."
        "Then Andras killed him."
        scene black with fade
        "No one would ever talk about Rowan Blackwell ever again. Nor would they talk about what happened to his wife. They both vanished from the annals of history."
        "Game over."
        $ renpy.full_restart()





label rastedel_battle_2:


scene black with fade
show orc soldier neutral at midleft with dissolve
show wild orc neutral at midright with dissolve

"Almost every fighting body in the castle was organized in the courtyard. Mercenaries and orcs alike swapped tips, tested their weapons readiness, and congregated together."
"At the center of the display, a square of orcs stood together, following the commands of a general. They struck out, fell backward, and acted all in unison."

os "Shields. Shields."

wo "Hup!"

"The troop raised their shields in unison."

os "Strike!"

"The front rank went down to one knee and slashed forward with their cleavers. The rank behind them jabbed forward with a motley collection of swords and axes. Standardized equipment was impossible to maintain."

os "Arrows. Arrows."

"The front row jumped back to their feet. Just in time for the entire unit to raise shields upwards. There was few gaps of any real size between them."

hide orc soldier with dissolve
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show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan watched the scene with something approaching awe. Hed fought in the field with orcs many times. Only, always on the opposite side. These were hardly the most sophisticated infantry tactics, but they were still strides ahead of the unorganized fighting hed seen before."

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

an "Try not to soil yourself."
an "Theyre disciplined now, but the moment the killing starts, every last one of them will break ranks. Still, they should be able to hold together for the initial charge. Thats all we really need from them."

"Rowan turned to face the demon. With a battle scheduled for the following day, he thought hed see Andras feasting and fucking. But, he was surprisingly engaged in the preparation."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Do you still plan on standing at their head?"
ro "Im going to be on the neighbouring hill, observing. It would be safer if you were with me directing the battle from a safe distance."

"Andras spat to the side."

show andras angry at midright with dissolve

an "If you think for a moment that you can convince me not to be in thick of it, Ive got some news for you."

ro "But, you know how battles can go. Even the victors lose people. And the moment you step on the battlefield, with your red skin and all, you will be the biggest target."
ro "You could well die out there."

"Andras didnt respond for a moment. It was almost like the idea of death had never crossed his mind."

an "I could. So what?"

"Rowan blinked. How could he get this message across to Andras? The prospect of making him understand seemed impossible."

ro "Very well. It is not my place to make that kind of choice."

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

an "Good. I didnt have to remind you."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 10:
    show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
    an "Besides, if we were in each others places, Id rather that you die. Quickly too. If you were really so smart, youd be begging me to stay on the front lines."
    "Rowan pondered to himself what exactly Andras meant by that"
    "...Probably just that if Andras died it would be easier for he and Alexia to escape."
    show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

ro "Can we move somewhere else?"

"Rowan glanced around the area, meeting the gaze for a flickering moment of a crusty Rosarian sellsword."

ro "I want to discuss the specifics of our battle strategy. Best not to talk about it out in the open with ears all around us."

"Andras rolled his eyes."

an "Youre starting to sound like my sister. Clearly, weve made a terrible mistake with you. Follow me, I know where to go."

scene bg18 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

"Rowan looked around Jezeras empty room. It felt rather stuffy. She hadnt been here in days, so it felt oddly desolate. Still, why had Andras taken him here?"

ro "Why-"

an "Quiet. Jezera gave her assent for me to use the room while she is off on her fucking adventure."

ro "Of course."

"Rowan sighed."

ro "I wanted to review the information that we collected in the reports."
ro "The enemy army has encamped itself in the Astarte basin, about two days ride from Raeve Keep. We have estimates of their numbers here."

"He handed a roll of parchment to Andras."

ro "It has been confirmed that theyve split up the army into four forces, each has fanned out to retake key garrisons and harass known orc encampments."
ro "That means that their army is divided up. Enough that if we fought a single force, wed have the local advantage. But, with enough time and preparation, theyd be able to link up mid-battle."
ro "Or worse. Catch us from behind while fighting one force and pin us in the middle."
ro "If we truly want to win, the battle is going to come down to how effective Jezera has been on her mission. If she is successful, then we can ensure the battle is on our terms. "
ro "But, I havent had an opportunity to sit down with her since she last reported in. Do you have any idea if shes been successful in her operation?"
ro "Im genuinely worried by her lack of contact."

show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

"Andras flashed a grin and walked over to Jezeras cupboard. But, otherwise, he didnt even respond to the question."

ro "Master?"

an "Do you think I didnt hear you? Shut up and wait."

"Andras pulled out a crystal ball from the cupboard. Rowan had seen Jezera with it before. From what he recalled, it was some kind of spying tool."
"The demon set it down on the table."

an "Say what you will about her, but sister is a clever little creature. She set her scrying crystal to her own signature before she left, and told me to keep track of her that way. Far easier than needing regular reports from her."

"He tapped the crystal once. After a few seconds, it came to life. At first it showed merely swirling light. But, that gave way in moments to a clear image. Two humans, one male and one female, in the midst of a sexual tryst."

menu:
    "Watch.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump jezBattleSex
    "Look away.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan ducked his head away immediately. He didnt really want to look at it. Besides, it was not hard to guess what was happening."
        ro "Is that Jezera?"
        "Andras nodded."
        an "Its her and the enemys main commander right now. Shes worked her way in enough that shes influencing him directly."
        an "You thought she failed, didnt you, little hero?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan shook his head."
        ro "Not at all. I knew shed accomplish something. Ive seen how good she is at manipulation first hand."
        ro " I just didnt expect her to do so quite this well."
        "Andras shook his head and got a dark glint in his eye. It worried Rowan slightly. With Andras, one was always on the precipice of violence."
        an "Youre a strange one, hero."
        an "After all this time, you still underestimate her. You underestimate me too."
        "Andras turned off the crystal ball screen with another tap. The image in it swirled away into a mist, leaving nothing but a reflective surface in its wake."
        jump postBattleSex

label jezBattleSex:


scene black with fade

"The crystal ball showed an older gentleman was on his back, being ridden by a naked blonde. Her hands roamed over her body in jerky motions as she ground herself down on him."
"The image was so vivid. It was like he was really in the room able to see it. It took him a startled second to realize he could even hear it too. The ball emitted the faint sound of panting and groaning. Was the crystal ball really that effective a spying tool?"
"After a moment studying what the ball displayed, Rowan was able to figure out who one of the participants was. Hed seen that blonde before"

scene cg5 with dissolve
pause 3

"The blonde woman, with vaguely Prothean features, whod visited him the day of the attack on Arthdale."
"Jezera. Shed done it."



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pause 3

"Her body bounced up and down, and moved with vigorous intensity. But, it was clear that the effect was one sided. The man was twisting his face and groaning. He was totally enraptured by the pleasure. Lost in it."
"But, Jezera? She was just smiling. In total control of her reactions. In total control of the man."

ro "She was this successful?"

"The plan had called for her to work her way into the camp and try to get close to one of the commanders. But, this was clearly the head commanders tent. In under a week, shed gotten herself in this much of a power position"

an "You underestimate her, Rowan. You underestimate us. On the field of battle, no human can stand in my way. In her web of spiders, no human can best her."
an "Of course she was successful."

"Rowan turned back to the lewd display in the crystal ball. Jezera was still playing the man like an instrument. If she slowed down, hed groan one way. If she sped up, he would groan another way. Almost like she was putting on a show for them."
"Did she know that they were watching her?"
"She was moving her body so skillfully now. Rowan could almost feel the friction of her movement."
"The general could handle no more. He went rigid and jerked uncontrollably. Rowan even saw his eyes roll up. When he was done, he went stiff and sunk down further to the ground."


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"Jezera leaned down, cock still buried between her legs. Even as the general was limply gasping for air, Jezera led her body cover over him. Her lips pressed themselves to his ear."
"Rowan could not hear the whispers that streamed from her mouth. But, he could see the soft nibbling kisses that she left between sentences. He could also hear the responses that occasionally he let slip."

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pause 3

"Whatever it was she wanted, he sounded more than happy to give it to her."
"She gyrated slightly. Her breasts rubbed against his chest. A bit of his seed leaked from her cunt, and she even continued to softly roll her hips, as if still fucking his softening cock. The entire scene was strange in both its intimacy and its menace."
"The point had been gotten across. Andras chose this as the moment to bring down the feed from the crystal ball. Rowans eyes lingered on the empty reflection until he realized what had happened."

scene bg18 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

label postBattleSex:

an "I believe thats the end of our business for today. Now, are you ready to leave me be so I can get ready for tomorrow?"
an "Ive got a show to put on."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan sighed. There was still all sorts of uncertainties. But, they would know where the enemy was and fight them on their own terms. Still, tomorrow was the day it rested on. No plan survives first contact with the enemy."

ro "Good night, Andras. Good luck."

"As Rowan walked out of the room, a voice whispered in his head that he might be seeing Andras for the last time."

if (all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 10 or avatar.corruption > 60) and rowanAndrasSex == 0:
    "It made him feel elated, if not somewhat concerned."

if rowanAndrasSex > 0:
    "He wasnt sure how he felt about that, honestly."






scene bg31 with fade

"A portal opened on a tree covered hillside underneath Mount Scopus. Out stepped a cloaked man. Rowan."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve





"Rowan did not have a great mission here. Indeed, he didnt have to do much of anything at all. He was here to watch."
"Beneath him the Astarte Plains rolled in every direction. It was bounded by mountain ranges on both sides, and filled with small villages. From his vantage point, he could see the three different villages selected as bases by the Rosarian army."
"They were separated by miles from one another. Just like the plan called for."
"Rowan caught the flash of movement that indicated the battle was about to begin. The glimmer of the sun reflecting on armoured troops as they marched in a line up to the summit. The fourth division. It was where they had been told the orc encampment was."




"At the top waiting for them was a mass of orcish fighters, howling and putting on their war paint. Nothing in the numbers that would actually threaten the column of approaching troops."




if orciad_state == 2:
    "But, what could not be seen was the whole host of orcs, the vanguard of the northern confederation, waiting in hiding at the wings. And at their head... Andras."

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"The eruption of violence happened in a flash. A wave of green went running down the hill towards the knights...only for other waves of green to emerge at the armys sides."
"Rowan held his breath. It was starting."
"Through the emerging melee, Rowan strained his eyes to get a better view of what was happening. The waves broke. There was no lines or formation, just chaos and scattered individual fights. That was good. Probably. "
"In the crowd, for a brief moment, he spotted a flash of moving red. Perhaps a bloodied figure. But, perhaps Andras as well. And he was running around far ahead of their lines all by himself."
"Did that fool want to die?"







"This phase of the battle ended quickly. After all, they had both the advantage of terrain and surprise. The human forces crumbled and fled down the mountainside in a chaotic route. It hadnt even been twenty minutes. With their backs to the enemy, theyd be vulnerable prey."
"Only, they was not what the plan called for next. Rather than pursue, the orcs formed their ranks again and waited. Rowan searched out for the red figure, but could only see a sea of green."
"He baited his breath. That had been the easy part. Now the others knew they were there. They would move to join up before a larger army could intervene."
"But, this was not a normal army."
"There was a purple flash. From down on the mountainside, Rowan could only just make it out. But, he knew what it meant. It was the flash of Jezeras teleportation magic. "
"Then there was a second burst of light. When it cleared, they were gone. Every single fighter they had on the mountain side had been there one moment, and was gone the next."
"A minute later a clatter came up from the basin. Troops fighting and killing each other. Rowan turned his attention onto the new action. The second camp was under attack. A moment before theyd been suiting up and getting ready to support their allies. Now they were the center of the fighting."
"Now the real battle was on."
"Over the next few hours, the Astarte Plain was filled with the muffled sounds of screaming, fighting, and dying. The action seemed to move over many miles. Human forces moving to try to link up. The sudden appearances of Bloodmeens army in new places."
"Rowans mind was constantly racing. Were they winning as quickly as they needed too? Beating any of the individual forces would be inevitable. But, if routed troops rallied, or one of the other forces managed to link together, it would be the end."



if orciad_state == 2:
    "The orcs met the final human force in battle, just four hours after the fighting had started. By now they were whittled down enough from casualties that it left Rowan genuinely worried. A little village along a river went up in fire as the clash grew more fearsome."




"He waited."
"He waited."
"He waited."
"Then, finally, he saw the last of the humans break. The fading light glimmered on the armour of men and horses as they made a desperate, pathetic break for life."
"It was over. The humans had been defeated."
"There were still sounds emanating from the little village. No doubt the cleanup operations. Part of the army would need to break off to cut off the retreating enemy as well."
"Stragglers would make it back to Rastedel, of course. But, there was no escaping en masse from a teleporting army."
"Rowan put a hand to his chin. The fighting was no doubt over by now. It was time to see the results first hand."

"Besides, he had not caught a single glimpse of Andras since that moment on the hillside. He needed to know the most important result."








scene black with fade

if orciad_state == 2:
    "The first thing he noticed was the smell. It stank of blood, piss, and shit. Horses, orcs, and men all had different smelling fluids and waste. Their unique scents melded together in close proximity."






scene cg244 with fade
pause 3

"Arriving at the village, Rowan stared at a head on a pike. Hed seen this man before. It was the commander whod Jezera had been fucking the night before. It hadnt worked out well for him."
"Did he have a wife? Did he have a family?"
"What would they have said about his final hours? What would they have said about his gruesome fate."
"Rowan didnt show any signs of visible disgust. It was hardly the first mangled body part hed ever seen. It was hardly the first mangled body hed seen on his way over here."
"The gore was generally localized to areas where specific fighting had occurred. So on the way over hed only seen a few odd bodies."

if orciad_state == 2:
    "But, once he arrived at the village where the final clash had taken place, there was nothing besides bodies. The streets ran with blood. Human blood. Orcish Blood."







"Even if Rowan had been able to keep walking at the sight of dead troops, there was another sight that stopped him in his tracks."
"This had been a village. They were provisioning a force from the capital, but the rapid onset of the fighting had left little time to flee. So, littered among the bodies, were women and children. Their blood too profaned this ground."
"Rowan had to close his eyes and turn away to not look at them."
"He leaned heavily against the wall of a nearby hut and looked around. It was a desperate effort to focus on something...anything...else."


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"What he focused on was Andras."
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show andras displeased behind cg248
show rowan hood neutral behind cg248



"Andras sat in the center of the village, under a banner of headless corpses and amidst the musk of the dead. A throne had been erected for him. Its savage splintered wood made it look like Andras sat atop a wreckage."
"In front of him, many captives crouched in terror. It was no wonder why. All around them, orcs were bringing cleavers down on their fellow men. They laughed as they butchered those who could not defend themselves."
"So to these dirty, weary men the mercy of Andras was their only salvation. There must have been a hundred men here."
"Rowan stayed in the shadows, not to be seen. These men were to be brought back as prisoners. But, there was no telling how word could get around if he was seen."
"Rowan focused his gaze on his master. His concerns really had been for nothing. Andras was covered in knicks, and dried blood. But, most of it was not his. How many men had Andras slain today? 10? 100? More?"
"It was wrong to doubt him. He may at times act like a dumb oaf, but on the battlefield he was a dragon."

an "Bring forward the highest ranking commander. Let him appeal to his new Master."

"One of the orcs grabbed a soldier with a long grey beard and dragged him, kicking and punching the entire way, to Andras."

an "Tell me, human commander. What is the most important thing to a leader of men?"

comm "...Victory."

"Andras roared with laughter."

an "Well, its too late for that, fool."
an "Let me simplify it a bit for you. I know you must have had a bad day."
an "What is more valuable to you? Your life? Or the lives of your men?"

"Rowan crossed his arms over his chest. He knew that Andras planned to keep these men alive. It was clearly a sadistic game meant to make the man quiver."

comm "..."
comm "...It is the lives of the men."
comm "Do as you will with me."

"Andras signaled an orc at his side. With a single swipe of his blade, the commanders head was removed. It soon adorned one of the pikes that had been planted in the ground. His blood leaked out into the wet mud."

an "Bring forward the next in charge. Im not done with dessert yet."

"Another man was hauled forward. This time there was no kicking or punching. He followed along with the resigned expression of a man on his way to the gallows."

an "What is more valuable to you? Your life or the lives of your men?"

"The man looked back at the huddled mass of prisoners. They stared back at him with hungry pathetic eyes. They pled to him silently."
"He lowered his eyes back to Andras feet."

comm "I have a family"

an "A little wife in the country? A brat or two?"

"The man remained silent. So Andras kicked him."

an "Answer the fucking question, worm. Your family. Tell me about them."

comm "...N-no wife. She died. Or left. I dont know. But, two daughters."

an "How old?"

comm "Nine and thirteen."

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"Andras smirked darkly. There was blood in his mouth. It too could have been either his own or someone else's."

an "Your life? Or the others?"

"The commander looked back at the prisoners one last time."

comm "I need to see them again...Im sorry."
comm "My life. My lord. Ill serve you. I swear. Just let me live."

"Rowan sighed. Knowing Andras, after that entire show hed probably just kill the man. Perhaps claim it was a lesson in selling out your comrades. He readied himself for the mans surprise execution."
"But, that was not what happened."

an "We have our answer, boys. Kill them."

"A troop of orcs went down the crowd, stabbing, beheading, and slaughtering everyone in the pile. The first few victims raised their hands and screamed, but otherwise offered no resistance."
"Some of the men in the back, especially the few who still had some kind of weapon, tried to mount a last ditch defense. Anything. But, there were too few of them, and they were boxed in. As the men around them went down one by one, methodically even, the walls grew closer."
"The commander sunk to his knees, mere inches from Andras throne. All color left his face."
"Rowan almost rushed to stop the massacre. No. No. No. These men were supposed to be taken as prisoners. The fighters had to die, but these men had surrendered. He only stopped himself with great effort. There was nothing he could do."
"Had...had Andras planned this all along?"






"When it was all done, when every last cowering man was now a leaking corpse, Andras rose to his feet clapping. It was as though hed just seen a symphony."
"With almost an after thought, he reached down and grabbed the commanders head. Sensing something was wrong, he tried to protest. But, he couldnt make it too far, because seconds later, Andras twisted his neck all the way around."
"It seemed he wasnt going to see his daughters any time soon."
"Rowan wanted to vomit. His eyes blinked rapidly, as though the moment of darkness would actually take away the sight. He felt woozy. He needed to...He needed to"










"Rowan stumbled away, almost tripping over his feet. He couldnt stay here any longer."

scene bg4 with fade
show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Half a mile outside of the village, there were still bodies strewn about. Bodies on the edge of the river. Bodies on the roadside. Bodies in the tall grass."
"He sunk to his knees, just by the riverbed. What had just happened? How could he have missed what he was doing until now?"
"He was so concerned with Alexias well being...with his own well being...that he hadnt stopped to think about the effects he might have."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "He thought that he was ready for such a spectacle too. Wasnt his days of fighting for the old order dead? This should have felt like nothing to him"
else:

    "But, now here he was. Kneeling in a stew of organs and suffering, wondering how he got here. What wrong turn hed taken."
    "How had he not processed what affect his actions would have? So many dead. So many dead."

"As he knelt, he heard something dragging along the river. It was a body. A soldier in broken chainmail settled down the river, leaving a red trail in his wake. Something to remember him by."
"But, even as he stared at this scene, Rowan felt something else bubble up inside of his belly. It wasnt just disgust. It was a strange feeling to have in a moment like this. Perhaps, the reason that he felt such a strange dissonance watching the scene before."
"He felt."

menu:
    "A heroic resolve":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "As much as he wanted to throw up, there was also something else in his stomach. A fire that had not been fully formed until hed seen the true results of the twins brutality."
        "At that riverbed, Rowan silently swore there would be a reckoning for this. That someone would pay for all of the pain and bloodshed that this renewed war had caused."
        "That he had caused."
        "...No. No. That Andras and Jezera had caused. He was a captive because of them. The fighting was because of them. If Rowan ceased to exist, their reign of terror would just continue."
        "One day they would pay for this. They would both pay."
        "He would stay alive until then. He had to."
        "He had to."
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        $ battleChoice = "resolve"
        return
    "...The pride of a subordinate":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He tried to put his finger on the emotion he was feeling. It wasnt happiness. Who could be happy looking at this tragedy?"
        "It wasnt adrenaline or victory. Hed never been in the fighting. All hed done was observe from a hilltop."
        "No. It was something else."
        "...Perhaps, it was pride?"
        "Rowan looked around him. There had been a mighty army here. Strong enough to face down any horde in the realm. But, hed put together a strategy that had destroyed them. For all of the horror that came with, there was a certain buzz to it."
        "But, it wasnt just that either."
        ro "It was expected of me"
        "That was it. It wasnt just that hed done so well under pressure. It was that hed been tasked with this. His masters had come to him and told him that he needed to fix this. He needed to come up with a plan. And he did."
        "His head buzzed."
        "Hed done a good job?"

        "Hadnt he?"
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ servant_route += 1
        $ battleChoice = "pride"
        return
    "The thrill of conquest":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Heh."
        ro "Heh heh."
        "This was his fault. Hed done this. All these people were dead because of his plan."
        ro "Heh heh heh."
        ro "Hah hah hah."
        "So many dead. Thousands dead. It was horrible. It was disgusting. It was the most soul crushing moment of his entire life."
        ro "Hahaha. Hahaha. Ahahaha."
        "And at times it almost felt good."
        "None of this would be possible without him. Andras may have led the charge, but this was his strategy. It was his victory. Every element of his plan had come off perfectly."
        ro "Ahahaha. Ahaha. Hahahahah."
        "It was almost a rush. Almost a shot to the arm. Was this what Andras had meant? Was this the thrill of conquest? His conquest?"
        "It was the greatest thing hed ever accomplished in his life. No help from the other heroes. No one giving the orders but him. It was his masterpiece. Wasnt that hysterical?"
        ro "Hahahaha. Ahahaha."
        ro "Hahaha. Ha."
        $ avatar.corruption += 10
        $ overlord_route += 1
        $ battleChoice = "thrill"
        return






label rastedel_battle_3:

scene bg27 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

if battleChoice == "pride" or battleChoice == "thrill":
    "Jezera raised her goblet high into the air. The hundred or so commanders and important leaders crowded around the room followed in suit. Rowan followed along... If only to not seem out of place."
else:

    "Jezera raised her goblet high into the air. The hundred or so commanders and important leaders crowded around the room followed in suit. Rowan followed along."

je "And this one is to our heroic field commanders, who risked the swords of the despots for the sake of a better world."

cro "Go with Pride. Go with Power."

"The entire room took a drink from their cups."

je "And this one is to the guides and spies, who risked life and limb to ensure that our glorious armies were not left blind on the battlefield."

cro "Go with Pride. Go with Power."

"Rowan slumped slightly in his chair. This had been going on for the better part of twenty minutes now. If he enjoyed this kind of pageantry, he wouldnt have been so accepting of being forced out of Rastedel in the first place."

if battleChoice == "pride":
    "After a few seconds of hesitation, Rowan finally lifted his goblet high like the rest. For better or for worse, though mostly for worse, it was only through the power of Jezera and Andras that victory had even been possible."
    "Rowan supposed this was just how they took pride in it."

elif battleChoice == "resolve":
    "Here the entire castle was, drinking and having a merry time. Did no one care about the bodies clogging the rivers of Rosaria? Did no one have anything to say about the slaughter of the prisoners?"

if battleChoice == "thrill":
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan had to stop himself from scoffing. Andras led the charge. Stupidly, he might have added. Jezeras magic was useful. But, at the end of the day, the entire plan would have been a disaster without him."
    "He saw the weakness of the Rosarian formation. He understood the tactical value of divided armies. It was his victory. Yet, Andras and Jezera were on the podium being lauded, and he was relegated to the gallery."

    if avatar.corruption < 30:
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan shook his head. What was he even saying? The battle...its consequences...it had all been so horrible. How could credit for such horrors be a thing to desire?"
        "No wonder he was struggling not to glare at his Master and Mistress. What kind of creature desired credit for such a thing?"

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

hide jezera with dissolve

"It was only this side of the ledger that was feasting."
"Those captured Rosarian soldiers that had actually been brought in were being kept in the dungeons while assignments were made for them. Though, there were only grunts there. No one knew where the captured commanders had been sent."
"To escape his malaise, Rowans eyes searched the room."
"To his side, Alexia sat awkwardly. Shed dressed up for the occasion. No doubt she understood what had transpired to cause this feast. The news was all over the castle. But, she hadnt told him what she thought of it."

if helayna_escaped == False:
    if helPath == "bedslave":
        show helayna collar neutral at midright with dissolve
    else:
        show helayna neutral at midright with dissolve

    "If anything, throughout dinner, her attention was focused on the person sitting on the other side of the table. Jezera had chosen to seat Helayna on the other side of the table. The two had spent much of dinner shooting each other dirty looks."
    "Had Jezera not bothered to consider the problems with seating them close to one another? Or had she done this on purpose?"
    hide helayna with dissolve

elif all_actors['alexia'].relation > 30:
    "Clearly, she sensed that Rowan was tense. Off and on over the past two hours, shed been putting her hand on his shoulder for soft rubbing. He replied every time with a small smile. Even still, she was his anchor."
else:

    "If anything, her presence was just another source of stress from him. Shed spent much of the evening leaning across the table to talk to one of the men whod been at that battle. That was when she wasnt drinking deeply or staring off into space."
    "It was so hard to see her thoughts behind her eyes."

show andras happy at midright with dissolve

"Andras sat in the place of honor, right next to his sister. But, while she was composed and proper, he was downing as much alcohol into his body as Rowan had ever seen a man drink. She was a queen and he was a warlord."

an " ...Dont actually need a weapon to kill a..."

"Just what did it take to leave a demon blasted? Rowan had spent the better part of the evening finding out. Andras had started out with rousing drinking contests and had reached the point where he was half slumped on the table murmuring."

hide andras with dissolve
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

"Cla-Min had perched herself in the corner of the room. Rowan wasnt exactly sure what she was doing, but people from the table kept on coming to her and putting coins in her hand. Better not to worry about it too much."

hide clamin with dissolve



if orciad_state == 2:
    show skordred neutral at skorright with dissolve
    show tarish neutral at midright with dissolve

    "Skorded had risen to the dais, and had started talking to Tarish. As the highest ranking orc in the room, she was given prime placement right next to the twins. Skorded was discussing a familiar topic."

    sk "I see nah reason dat there needs ta be any heirachy among Kharos faithful after the victory. The Orcs will..."
    "Tarish didnt seem like she could care less, but was tactfully nodding along to whatever he said. It was incredible how he could hold a conversation with so little input from the other person."

    if tarishBetrayed == True:
        "For a second, Rowan thought that she had shot a devious grin his way, but he couldnt be sure. Tarish always seemed to be up to something."

if delane_status == "tarish":
    "For a second, Rowan thought he saw Tarish wink at him from the podium. But, in the chaos of the party he couldnt be sure."

hide tarish with dissolve
hide skordred with dissolve

if delane_status == "ulcro":
    show ulcro neutral at skorright
    show eleanor dress happy at midright
    "Between Tarish and Jezera were the smiling pair of Ulcro and Delane. Ulcro hadnt taken part in the fighting, but was soaking in the praise and glory nonetheless. His warriors had been the backbone of the fighting after all."
    "He paid little mind to his woman, who was whispering back and forth with Jezera about something. Delane had stopped to speak with him briefly near the beginning of the feast, but had spent the rest of the time politicking about. It was a role she was a natural in."
    hide ulcro with dissolve
    hide eleanor with dissolve

if delane_status == "batri":
    "Batri had parked himself between Tarish and the Twins, in a position where he could oversee the rest of the feast. Despite his insistence, hed been persuaded to stay back from the fighting. But, the critical role of his men meant he still got much of the glory."
    "He spoke in grunts with the progressively more and more sloppy Andras. A pale human woman was positioned underneath their segment of the table, and had spent the past few hours eagerly worshipping his cock."
    "It was a woman who Rowan knew quite well by this point."
    hide batri with dissolve

"But, eventually even just watching grew frustrating. It was like there just wasnt enough air in the room. The more people there the more of it was sucked away. Rowan rose from his seat."

ro "Excuse me for a moment."

al "Is something wrong?"

if all_actors['alexia'].relation > 30:
    "She looked at him sympathetically."

ro "Its nothing. Truly. Please, continue to enjoy the meal. Its not often we get a chance to have a party around here. It must be a nice change of pace."

"Alexia mumbled off her reply in a voice quiet enough to avoid being overheard."

al "A shame it couldnt be on better circumstances"

"Rowan made for the door, keeping quiet so no one remarked on his departure. He wasnt on the dais. Few would probably notice his disappearance."

if helayna_escaped == False:
    if helPath == "bedslave":
        show helayna collar neutral at midright with dissolve
    else:
        show helayna neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Of course, Helayna noticed. But, as she too started to rise from her seat, Rowan gestured for her not to follow. She was always so dutiful. She gave a soldiers nod and kept in place."
    hide helayna with dissolve

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan looked out a window from a nearby spire. The sound of shouting and the light of fires wafted up from the courtyard. While the commanders feasted inside, the common troops were throwing a party on the courtyard."
"When youre a common frontline soldier, surviving is always worth celebrating. Rowan had been to parties like the one below before...if only with a slightly different mix of species. During the Eoleoan campaign, he and Lorelyn had celebrated the battle of..."

show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

os "Hummie."

"Rowan looked to the side. He was standing next to one of the orc commanders whod been at the commanders feast."

os "Da battle. Came from yo head, yes?"

"Rowan shook his head."

ro "I was in the room. It was Andras idea mostly."

os "But, ya helped, ya?"

ro "I suppose I did. Yes."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"The orc gave him a spartan nod of the head. By the standards of orc, it was high praise."

os "Nevah fought many hummies before an made it out wit as many of mah boys still talkin. Some o my boys lived cause a ya. "
os "You sumtin special."

hide orc with moveoutright

"Without a further word, the Orc Commander kept on walking. He left Rowan in a state of silent shock. How could he even begin to process that?"

if battleChoice == "resolve":
    "Was saving the lives of orcish raiders a good thing?"

if battleChoice == "pride":
    "How long had it been since hed heard something as simple as the praise of fellow soldiers for a job well done?"

"He was still standing there when someone else arrived to speak with him."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Alas, even my most faithful servant finds my own parties boring. Whats a woman to do about it?"
je "Mind joining me for a walk, my little hero?"

"Rowan raised an eyebrow. What was she doing out here? Wasnt she entertaining dignitaries and basking in praise?"

ro "Do I have a choice in the matter?"

je "What a silly question."

"So, Rowan went walking with Jezera. It was clearly apparent she was leading him somewhere. This was no random walk."

ro "Is Andras going to join us?"

je "Alas no, hes too busy trying to figure out the limits of our own expanded alcohol tolerance. Results so far suggest he may have found it."
je "But, hes already heard the entire rant Im about to give you and agreed with it. You can consider all of this as coming from as well."

ro "Entire rant?"

"Jezera giggled to herself."

je "My word, you didnt think Id excuse myself from my own victory celebration without a good reason, did you? You know how I do enjoy my little parties."

"Rowan sighed. Of course, she was up to something. Though, at the very least it meant that there wouldnt be consequences for skipping out on her special self-congratulatory celebration."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "This is the path to the dungeons, isnt it?"

je "I would have hoped youd be astute enough to notice that by now, yes."

ro "Should I be concerned?"

je "Not a fan after your last visit? I can hardly blame you."
je "But, no. The news is positive today. Some plans have decided to at last bear some fruit."

"The two stopped at the door to the dungeon. But, rather than push open the door, Jezera walked to a segment of wall right next to the door and pushed on an innocuous looking stone. Before Rowans very eyes, a segment of wall re-arranged itself to form a doorway."

je "After you."

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"The first thing Rowan noticed when he entered the dungeon was a sound. A disgusting, thrashing and squelching that was quite unlike what hed ever heard before. That was new. That was very new. Moving flesh."
"Rowan walked through mysterious passways and over stone steps. And yet, Rowan could not focus on the questions of this place. How long had it been here? Had every moment hed spent in the dungeons, prisoner or otherwise, been observable from here?"
"But, those questions were drowned out by the otherworldly sounds seeping through the walls. Just what were they keeping down here?"

je "This should be far enough."

"They arrived at a round opening in the hallway. A pair of metal double doors stood at the front of the opening. And from behind it, a low constant rumbling. The sounds not only found their source, but was joined with the stench of fluids."

ro "What is this place?"

je "A little spot where we like to engage in my projects from time to time. Dont worry too much about it."

"Rowan found it hard to accept that direction."

je "The important thing is...we finally have some new intelligence. The accursed silence is over. Just in time too. Dreadfully suspenseful wait."

"Rowan didnt much think that silence was the right word to describe the current situation. Not with the slithering sounds of movement coming from just the other side of the door."
"Jezera produced a letter from somewhere that Rowan didnt see, and that frankly confused him. Rowan grasped it from her hands."
"Well, the bakers wife thought she could sneak a few loaves out in the middle of the night, but that didnt do so well for her. The business is starting to look shaky."
"Id hate to ask a favor from such a dear friend, but with the situation as bad as it is, maybe youd be willing to part with one of your laborers for a little while. Perhaps that strapping one Ive talked to you about. Please, you must help. The business is at stake!"
"Rowan returned the letter to Jezera."










"Rowan put a hand to his chin. What on earth was this? Jezera wouldnt show him something of the sort if it wasnt important. It was probably code for something. But, Rowan couldnt tell for what."
"Rowan shook his head."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Really now? Not even a guess. Im going to have to give you more serious instruction at some point."

"Behind them, the door rattled slightly. Rowan thought he heard a voice cry out."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Its from Ameraine. Its a call for you to return to the capital."



je "What it seems that our mutual friend is saying is that the time is ripe. The bakers wife here is our dear devout friend Marianne. She tried to pull a fast one, and its turned the capital into open chaos."
je "So she is clearly insinuating that you must return swiftly to strike while the iron is still hot."

ro "We didnt hear anything from her before the battle. Not a word about the army. Why should we trust her now?"

quest "Ahhhhhh!"

"That one was definitely a human voice. Female too from the sounds of it. Just what was happening back there?"

je "Well, strictly speaking, I dont really trust anyone. But, Im not especially suspicious of the letter."
je "Theres a key line in there. Marianne tried to pull the wool over peoples eyes it seems. Shes saying that as far as most of the capital is concerned, the fact that there was an army out in the field at all was news."
je "Granted, normally I wouldnt be so quick to believe her. Only"
je "..This time I have corroborating evidence."

ro "Corroborating evidence?"

"Jezera chuckled to herself."

je "Back up a bit, would you darling."

"Rowan retreated to back of the room."

je "Remember how I said that I just came down here because this was a safe place to talk?"
je "I lied."

"She snapped her fingers. At once the metal doors flew open."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace shock behind black
show jezera happy behind black

"Rowan only got a glance behind the doors for a second. There was a set of bars. Behind that, a swirling grey-green mass. The swirling, living thing behind the door wasnt alone either. Vague skin toned bodies were intermingled, throbbing and writhing against it."
"He only caught the blurry outlines before pulling his head to the side, but it was clear what was happening. There were people in there and something was fucking them."

ro "Wha"
ro "What is that thing?"

"Jezera giggled."

je "Turn your head immediately? How are you still such an innocent, Rowan. "
je " Its called a Wulump. It isnt surprising if youve never heard of it. Its a rare and exotic creature that we were lucky to get possession of."
je "After testing it on some volunteers, we learned that it has many valuable properties when it comes to interrogation."

if alexiaWulump == True:
    je "I assure you that youd enjoy our selection of test subjects."

"Rowan blinked softly. Did that mean that the human shaped things that hed seen had been"

menu:
    "Look at the wulump.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ wulumpLook = True

        scene cg336 with fade
        show rowan necklace shock behind cg336
        show jezera happy behind cg336
        pause 3
        "Rowan slowly turned back towards the doors. Now he could see the contours of the...the creature as it moved about. Long slithering tendrils sloped along the walls like coils of serpents. It must have been very large. If the thing had a body, he could not see it."
        "And in these disgusting limbs? People. Naked humans writhing and gasping. Rowans eyes were drawn to a woman, no doubt a knight if she was being interrogated, who had been forced to the ground by the weight of the creatures body."
        "She was not being left alone. The Wulump was filling her with appendages. Penetrated in the mouth. Penetrated in both holes below. If he had not known it to bebiologically impossible, he might have assumed that it ran straight through her. Spitroasted. Turned into its sleeve."
        "The creature writhed, and the knight writhed with it. Every deliberate pump rolled her body along with, leaving her as little more than a rag doll. Her body moved when it wanted her to move. It danced when it wanted her to dance."
        "By now, the movement has turned dull. Slow, constant, pounding in an out. Pump. Pump. Pump. Yet, her half-limp body still shuddered without fail."
        "She was like a husk. Her eyes were open, but their contents were empty. She emitted a series of loud moans and groans, stifled by the huge mass in her mouth. Black sludge dripped out of every hole."
        "...There were nearly fifteen people in that room. All were in exactly the same state she was."
    "Keep averting gaze.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ wulumpLook = False
        scene bg8 with fade
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"Jezera continued on, entire unphased by the sight in front of her."

je "The commanders who we caught from the little excursion. Well, the commanders who managed to make it through my brothers lack of thirst for enemy intelligence."
je "Weve been peeling them out, one by one, long enough to get some answers from them. The Wulump has some...amusing properties. Exposure makes it rather hard to lie, for example."

"An overpowering stench drifted out from the room. Cum and sweat, both smells he recognized. But, the Wulump reeked with a stench like rotting eggs and sulfur. Its scent drifted down the chamber like crashing waves."

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    ro "Will those people be okay?"
    "Jezera sighed."
    je "Yes yes. In a little while. There wont be too much lasting effect. In all likelihood, once were done with them, theyll wake up with little memory this even happened. Ready to start their new lives working for less incompetent masters."

    if alexiaWulump == True:
        je "Quite a handy effect, I may add. Especially if you dont want little bugs going about talking about what they experienced."

ro "I...See"

if wulumpLook == False:
    "Rowan wondered idly if hed recognized any of the people in front of him emitting these disgusting inhuman sounds. He didnt want to check and see."
else:

    show cg337 with dissolve
    pause 0.1
    show cg338 with dissolve
    pause 0.1
    show cg339 with sshake
    pause 0.1
    show cg339 with sshake
    pause 0.1
    show cg340 with dissolve
    pause 3

    "The woman hed been looking at before shuddered violently. A guttural sound made it from her lips, despite the fleshy appendage filling her mouth."
    "Fluid dripped down her leg, onto the hard stone floor. It was frothing mixture of her own clear juices, and the black viscera that stained everywhere the Wulump subjected itself too."
    "A groaning pathetic orgasm. No doubt far from the first shed experienced in the past week."

    je "So large, so fast. It must be because we fed it so many."

    "The slimy tendrils slid out of the womans body, though the binding arms kept her in place. For a moment, Rowan thought it was giving her a break. But, then they plunged back in with a sharp speed. They had just been repositioning."
    "Through it all, the womans expression barely changed. The orgasm. The penetration. They barely produced a twitch."
    "There were others throughout the room. Grinding and moaning. Being penetrated and used. Some male, some female. All had the same lifeless manner to them. It used them."

"Jezera suddenly snapped her fingers again. The metal doors slammed back shut, leaving the poor hapless commanders alone again with their jailor. The only sounds that emerged were the odd slithers and moans."

if wulumpLook == True:
    "Rowan turned his attention back to Jezera. The image of what hed seen still lingered with him."
    scene bg8 with fade
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

ro "So, what did you find out?"

je "Oh, youll love it."
je "These fine folks here having so much fun? These are commanders of the Rastedel Royal Guard."

"Rowan blinked twice. That couldnt be right..."

ro "We fought the Royal Guard?"

je "Thus the white cloaks. Yes."
je "What weve learned is that our dear High Arbitron didnt have a large army that she could put into the field. The Rosarian army is too scattered. But, she has such fine friends, like Jacques and Duke Werden asking so many hard questions."
je "It seems that she sent out a contingent of the Royal Guard and the City Guard. Our newly talkative friends mentioned that they even moved out in the middle of the night while the city slept."

ro "That meansthe reason that Ameraine never contacted us is because she didnt know theyd even left."

"Jezera formed a dark smirk that stretched from ear to ear. It gave him a chill."

je "Silly boy. Youre missing the most important part."
je "This means that right now, at this very second, there is no army in Rastedel."

"Rowans jaw fell slightly. She was right. For the entirety of the last war, the Royal Guard had manned the capital itself to deter an attack."
"There would be no quick way to bring the scattered army back together. All those troops were tied down by the need to defend important outposts and keep the lines of communication and supply flowing."
"A new army could be put into the field, but it would take time and energy to bring up to fighting speed. Prothea could bring an army perhaps, but the holy capital was too far from Rastedel for quick travel."
"Perhaps the Dukes could raise their own banners to defend the city. But, clearly doing so would"

je "Youre just standing there. What say you?"

ro "I think...I think youre right. The next move would naturally be to strike now."

je "Exactly. So starting tomorrow you have new orders. No more time for gathering troops. No more time for attacking dinky forts in the middle of nowhere. You will return to Rastedel and link up with Lady Ameraine."
je "...And together, you will do everything in your power to make sure that when the army gets there, they find the city gates open and the palace in flames."
je "You have ten weeks. Am I clear?"

if avatar.corruption < 31 and serveChoice != 4:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Rastedel had never fallen to a demon lord before. Even in the last war, the demons had been held at bay. Would the city fall because of.him? The prospect was frighteningly real for the first time. His heart beat fast."

elif avatar.corruption < 60 or serveChoice == 4:
    "Bringing down Rastedel. Once the very idea might have been unthinkable. But, much had changed. The more he thought about it, the more possible it seemed. Perhaps such a thing might even bring about positive changes."
    "So long as Andras could be kept from his natural impulses, that is."

elif avatar.corruption > 59:

    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "Rastedel. The den of vipers itself. For so long it had seemed a beacon of stability. No demon had ever taken the city before. Yet, now it stood defenseless."
    "..And just as defenseless was everyone inside. The flower of Rosarian nobility. Of Rosarian tyranny. Ready to be plucked..."

menu:
    "Accept the mission.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption < 61:
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan sighed darkly. The more he considered it, the less good he felt an act of defiance would do. Shed still subvert Rastedel, only without him to keep her in check."
            ro "Youre a monster, you know that. One day I will kill you."
            je "Obviously. Should I take that as a sign of your acceptance?"
            "Rowan scowled but nodded. There was nothing more to be done. He didnt really have a choice."
        else:

            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan sighed. There was just no winning with Jezera. The entire situation smelled of a disaster, but if his life depended on acting on the twins behalf then there was nothing else to be done."
            ro "I suppose youre right. I dont have much of a choice, do I?"
            je "Now you see reason. Shall we get on with it?"
            "Rowan nodded somberly."
    "Refuse the mission.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "Rowan shook his head slowly. What the order entailed was deadly clear. But, it stood at odds with every impulse in his body."
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            ro "There are a hundred thousand people in Rastedel. Ive helped you thus far, but you cannot truly mean for me to commit such a crime."
            ro "What kind of man would I be if I did this?"
            show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
            "Jezeras eyebrows narrowed. Her gaze contained all manner of malice."
            je "I truly mean exactly that. You will aid my brother and I in the taking of the city."
            je "You are our slave, Rowan."

        elif avatar.corruption > 60:
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan laughed to himself."
            ro "I harbor no love for the Rosarian Nobles. But, we cannot pretend I did not witness what I did. To conquer a city is a serious thing."
            "Rowan poked at his fingernails."
            ro "What if I said no?"
            show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
            je "After all this time. Everything you have done until now. You still have sentiment for these cockroaches? You would still refuse?"
            ro "Perhaps"
            show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
            "Jezeras eyebrows narrowed. Her gaze contained all manner of malice."
            je "Then perhaps I should remind you that for all the freedom to explore my brother and I grant you, you are still a slave."
        else:

            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan balled his hand into a fist."
            ro "You seriously expect me to do such a thing after what I just witnessed? The Rosarian nobles are monsters, but there are still thousands who live in that city. "
            ro "There are still lines I wouldnt cross. Even after my part in...all that has already transpired"
            show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
            "Jezeras eyebrows narrowed. Her gaze contained all manner of malice."
            je "I seriously expect this of you, yes. Your role is the option Andras and I have agreed upon. If not you, then I can give the city assignment to someone more willing."
            je "Because, lets not mince words, Rowan..."

        je "You do not have a choice. If you will not bring Rastedel to me, I will simply dispose of you and your little wife and then find an agent who will do what you cannot."
        je "Perhaps one with the proper amount of compassion for the humans inside."
        je "Do you understand the consequences of continued disobedience?"
        "Jezera took a step back and stretched out her fingers. It brought Rowan back to where he was. He was alone, in the dark, with the demoness."
        menu:
            "Ready for a fight.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan put a hand to the hilt of his sword. Already the first pumps of adrenaline were shooting through his veins. Hed just defied her on an issue of grave importance."
                je "Ive already given you more chances then Id give anyone else. Should I take your silence to be a final refusal?"
                "Rowan nodded slowly."
                ro "Surely there is some other way that I can serve you? You know this is asking too much of me."
                ro "Youre more clever than this. Surely we can work out a deal."
                "Jezera stroked one of her long fingernails down her cheek."
                je "It is not as though you wouldnt still be useful in some capacity"
                "Rowan felt some of the tension leave his shoulders. He was walking on brittle sticks, but perhaps he could talk his way out of this."
                je "...But, if you wont serve, youd be much more useful as an example of the effects of defiance."
                "Rowan lunged, he had one chance. Jezera seemed genuinely surprised by the speed of the strike, and only narrowly dodged out of the way."
                "But, that one strike would be his only chance at surprised. As he adjusted to swing again, Jezera aimed her hands at him."
                "Rowan ducked narrowly out of the way of the lightning tendrils shooting from her hands."
                "Only, once hed dodged that attack, another followed. He could only blink as two giant serpents were conjured from the air. He had mere seconds to react before they were lunging at him with hissing tongues."
                "Rowan rolled and struck back with his ferocity. One serpent went down. Then the next. But, as he turned back from the slain foes, Jezeras hands were pointed at him again. She was at a safe distance now. There would be no escape."
                je "Stupid."
                show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                "Rowan groaned as tendrils of pure energy struck him square in the chest. He had presumed that would be his end. Splattered like the dark elf whom shed so ruthlessly dispatched."
                "Instead, he felt the tendrils wrapped tight around him. His sword fell from his hands and he soon could no longer feel the ground against his feet."
                je "Stupid. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid."
                je "Oh, well find a new role for you. But first, were going to have to clear out that stupid little head of yours."
                "His body began to move, totally the captive of the tendrils. It was hovering closer and closer to the iron gate."
                ro "...No."
                "Jezera just smiled. The iron door opened with the same stillness as before. Once more came the putrid stench and the sight of fleshy appendages pounding into pliant human flesh."
                scene black with fade
                "Jezera flung Rowan into the room. He could do little but reach out in horror as the door closed behind him."
                "He was locked in with the creature. Soon the tentacles were moving towards him as well"

                menu:
                    "Show bad end.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()

                        scene cg588 with fade
                        pause 3
                        "Hell. Thats what the man who once called himself Rowan would have called this place."
                        "Hell. A never ending torrent of ecstasies, agonies and aphrodisiac-inspired dependency on this writhing, roiling creature known as the wulump."
                        "...Not that Rowan knew what a wulump was, anymore. He struggled to recall his own {i}name{/i}, half the time. Such needless terms and waggled words were a waste of useful breath."
                        "Rowan kissed the fat tentacle filling his mouth with the ardour of one incapable of communicating just how much he was in love with it. He adored the feeling of it sliding wetly across his lips like nothing else in this world."
                        "The Master - {i}his{/i} Master - was a being of boundless generosity, gifting him with its sickly-sweet juices and filling every, clenching orifice with its ever-expanding love."
                        "Rowan had never known what pleasure was before he was unceremoniously cast into this place. He {i}thought{/i} he had known: the ambitions of life, of love, and power and duty and conquest had all seemed so important to him once."
                        "No longer. They were flimsy shadows hiding the dawn. Pathetic fog brushed away by the merest hint of a breeze."
                        "His Master was that breeze."
                        "His hands reached out in grimy pit he found himself in, finding purchase on the thickening tendrils of his Masters tentacles."
                        "There were more - {i}far{/i}, far more - than he could ever possibly pleasure at once. That was what he loved about it the most: the wulump was never satisfied, always ready to give him more."
                        "As if to underscore that fact, a newer, fatter tentacle blushed against his gaping ass, slipping into his inner recesses with little more than a moan and a slimy {i}pop{/i}, joining its fellows in its eternal and systematic mission of demolishing his ass."
                        "Rowan cooed at the full sensation inside his guts, giggling madly between the length that filled lips as he tasted the sweet nectar of his love in every part of him."
                        "Even his ears, his nose, his {i}eyelids{/i} were openings to ravish. Little tendrils tickled at the insides of his brain, moving, twisting, turning to an interminable best that the wulump set, and Rowan eagerly followed."
                        "What should have been pain was pleasure, what ought to have been horrifying was orgasmic. Rowan let out a muffled pigs squeal as his eternally-erect prick pulsed and thickened and spurted."
                        "The wulump was generous. No sooner had he came than he felt his testicles churning once more with lust."
                        "Perhaps it was the creatures magic that made him this way. Or maybe it was its delicious juices that kept him filled to the brim. Rowan didnt know, all he knew was that he wanted more. Always more. {i}Forever{/i} more."
                        "His skin was slick with sweat and cum and wulump fluids. He bucked his hips and thrashed against the thick, grey mass that had once been a tiny creature."
                        "Beneath the mass of serpentine coils to his left, there arose a shuddering groan. His wife was in there somewhere, as lost in the throes of rapturous torment as he was."
                        "To his momentary shame (when he could find time to feel it), Rowan would do everything he could to remember her name. But a fog lingered over his mind. All he could remember was the color of her hair."
                        "Red her name was Red, wasnt it?"
                        "They were finally, truly reunited: Rowan and Red. No longer man and wife, but rather fellow travelers on their Masters endless cycle of fornication and euphoria."
                        "Red had struggled at first, just as he had. Rowan remembered finding that strangely touching. But such meager efforts faded in the passionate embrace of their mutual lover."
                        "Whatever struggles or differences theyd had in the past (if, indeed, any had existed) were wiped away. They were one, together for eternity."
                        scene cg589 with fade
                        pause 3
                        "As if reading Rowans desires, the wulump produced her."
                        "Reds rigid, trembling form arose up from the coiling muck like a slick Phoenix being birthed. Her eyes rolled in her head as the tentacle that had lodged as deep as her duodenum retreated like a slithering snake out of her throat."
                        "Red let out an orgasmic gasp, her body propped up by tentacles as they lifted her bodily over to the section of the creature where Rowan was located."
                        "Rowan felt similar tentacles wrap around his wrists, his arms, his legs, drawing him upwards in a lewd marionette. All the while, the tentacles lodged in Reds twat and Rowans ass kept pistoning in and out, in and out."
                        "Upon catching sight of Rowan, Red let out a wordless gurgle of joy. She could no more recall his name than he could hers, but they recognized each other all the same."
                        "He smiled like a newlywed at his first bedding as she was lowered down beneath him, spun about on all fours so as to more easily engender their imminent mating."
                        "The Master - kind as always - removed itself from their orifices just long enough to help align Rowans twitching cock into her feminine folds. The clench of the tentacles around their limbs helped to simulate a coitus neither was strong enough to induce on their own any longer."
                        "Rowan bit his lip as he watched himself slide home inside of Red. They let out matching cries of delight, cut off simultaneously by the choking wetness of the wulump stuffing itself down their throats."
                        "It thrashed them together in a rough approximation of their old lovemaking. But rougher, harder, like smacking two dolls together. Rowan loved every second of it."
                        "He moaned between the length sliding down his throat, which the wulump took as the desperate request that it was. Within seconds, both Rowans and Reds asses were filled once more with juicy, slick lengths."
                        "They both cried out, united in a way they couldnt have possibly imagined when they first began his long journey together."
                        "The old Rowan might have fought, he might have screamed or cried or raged at his confinement."
                        "Come to think of it, Red (that was her name, right?) might have, too. But they were no longer those people anymore, they had grown so far beyond that."
                        "Rowan felt his testicles clench as he unloaded a truly massive load into Reds pussy. She screamed out encouragement, flailing her hips back against him in an attempt to get him deeper."
                        "Hell thats what he would have called this, once. His Master had shown him otherwise."
                        "Rowan wasn't a hero anymore. He wasn't even a {i}man{/i}, really. He was just a lump of flesh, a thing to be used until he could not be used anymore."
                        "And he wouldn't have it any other way."
                        "Game over."
                        $ renpy.full_restart()
                    "Go to menu.":

                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "Game over."
                        $ renpy.full_restart()
            "Accept the task.":


                $ released_fix_rollback()
                if avatar.corruption < 61:
                    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                    "Rowan sighed darkly. The more he considered it, the less good he felt an act of defiance would do. Shed still subvert Rastedel, only without him to keep her in check."
                    ro "Youre a monster, you know that. One day I will kill you."
                    je "Obviously. Should I take that as a sign of your acceptance?"
                    "Rowan scowled but nodded. There was nothing more to be done. He didnt really have a choice."
                else:

                    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                    "Rowan sighed. There was just no winning with Jezera. The entire situation smelled of a disaster, but if his life depended on acting on the twins behalf then there was nothing else to be done."
                    ro "I suppose youre right. I dont have much of a choice, do I?"
                    je "Now you see reason. Shall we get on with it?"
                    "Rowan nodded somberly."

"Rowan bent down on one knee."

ro "Your will shall be done. The city will fall. "

"Jezera ushered him back to his feet. He felt her soft hand pat him on the back. They were comrades in arms after all."

je "Such confident words. I look forward to seeing them realized."
je "Now then. Shall we return to the feast? There is much to celebrate today."

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    "Rowan followed along beside her, but didnt have much to say on the matter. He had a city to bring to its knees. Dark deeds to perform. There was much more thinking to do then there was partying."
else:

    "Rowan followed beside her."
    ro "Yes. Much to celebrate indeed."

$ postBattleVisit = True
$ verdoinCounter = 1

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
label rastCodifice:





scene bg37 with fade

"Rowan had never been in the main sanctuary of the Grand Codifice when it was empty before. This place was only open to the public on worship days. Hed never truly gotten a chance to study its beauty."
"Sweeping marble arches lined the walls. All leading up to a great dome at the top. Everything here was ancient. Ageless stone chairs, carvings in the walls from ancient days. The only element he knew was recent were the gardens of flowers lining the sides."
"An old beauty."
"There was the sound of gentle rhythmic humming in a female voice. A sweet, kindly melody. A mothers prayer."

show rowan necklace shock at edgeright with dissolve

"Then pure magic happened. When most people pray, the gods above give no sign of having listened. Not so for a High Arbitron."
"The crystal pools at the base of the raised dais responded to the waves of her voice. They danced and waved to the sounds. Rowan stood back, in amazement. Droplets started to rise in the air before his very eyes."
"Her pitch went higher, and with it went the water. No longer droplets, but a stream rose into the air like a geyser. It went higher and higher until even reached the dome roof, eventually rising through holes in the ceiling. "
"Another key change. Her voice flooded the hall. It reverberated through the dome. Everywhere it struck was illuminated. A sound that was itself a light."
"The streams only grew and grew. Soon they had become inverted waterfalls. Rising with the force and power that water normally falls. The High Arbitrons light shimmered and reflected in the suspended water. They sparkled in the light."
"When the hymn came to an end, the room fell back into an empty gloom. But, the magic stayed. The water continued to flow upwards all around the platform, in their unnatural stream. Just how Rowan remembered them."

show marianne neutral at center with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

mari "A little bird told me I would have a visitor today. But, she didnt say it would be one as important as you, dear hero."

"Marianne strode down the steps of the platform, arms outstretched as if to embrace him. Rowan went down to one knee."

ro "I am unworthy, Your Beatitude."

mari "I should hope not."
mari "Will you sit with me?"

"She walked over to the pews, and took a seat on one of the old stone benches. Rowan hurried to follow her and sit at her side. They were alone in the room, save for one single inquisitorial guard standing in the doorway."
"Not that she needed any guard. Rowan knew full well that no swordsman alive would be any match for the magic of a Prothean High Priest."

ro "I heard about the disaster in Astarte. I turned my horse around and made double time for the city the moment I heard."

mari "That is most dutiful of you. Everyone knows that Rowan Blackwell is the realms staunchest defender."
mari "I will be honest with you. The city needs it. Not since the war has the danger been greater."
mari "Are the good folk aware of the danger in the outlying provinces? My heart aches for them."

"Rowan had to stop himself from chuckling. He hadnt exactly checked."

ro "Yes, at least where I was last. A new demon war is a hard thing to ignore."

mari "Indeed."

"She looked off to the side. Rowan wondered if shed address what had happened when he last came to court. She had refused his request for aid then."

ro "You called for my presence, Your Beatitude? Is there something you desire of me?"

mari "Nothing besides helping in my small way. It is well known youve been important in fighting the invaders in the field. Please allow me to give you my blessing of protection."

"Rowan bowed slightly."

ro "It would be my honour."

"Marianne put a hand on top of his head. Her fingers were so soft and warm. They bathed him soft light."


show bg37 with flash

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "When the light faded, Rowan felt...odd. It wasnt a bad sensation. Almost like he was cloaked in weightless armour. He could feel it, even if he couldnt see it. At least until the blessing ended, hed be a more formidable threat."
else:


    show rowan necklace shock at edgeright with dissolve
    "When the light faded, Rowan felt...nothing. No change at all. Had it not worked? Her spells sure looked impressive, but when it came right to it, they didnt stack up. Had he really once been taken in by this charlatan? "
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

ro "Thank you. I understand how rare a gift this is to receive."

show marianne happy at center with dissolve

mari "Its a gift well earned. Of course, I should be the one thanking you."

"Rowan rose to his feet slowly, and gave another short bow. There were so many rules and rituals for dealing with a High Arbitron."

ro "I must be on my way. My liege, Duke Reave is surely waiting for me."

"Marianne let him walk a few steps before finally speaking up."

mari "Please wait a moment."
mari "There is one other thing that I wish to treat with you about."

"Rowan stopped and turned. He betrayed no signs that hed been waiting for this moment ever since he walked in."


show marianne neutral at center with dissolve

mari "You of all people understand better than most that the current situation were in is...distressing. This city is filled with good people. Pious people. It is quite a shock to learn that hardship and war is closer than anticipated."

ro "I tried to warn you before."

"Marianne didnt flinch or shy away from the question."

mari "A noble effort. I should have understood that Solansia herself was speaking through you. I hope you understand that I sympathized with what you were saying."
mari "I told the Baron as much, but he did not even need my counsel. His great concern for the people of the provinces was what convinced him of the need to act."
mari "We must look to the future and what can be done, there is no time for regrets."

ro "Indeed. The defense of the city"

mari "That, I have no fears about. Our commanders are brave and bold. Veterans of the last war all. But, more than that, we have the heavens to protect us. Solansia will not let her children suffer. "

"Rowans eyebrows scrunched. How could she say that after"

mari "It is the souls of the people I fret for. They live in terror. Except for services, they have been staying indoors. Talking and muttering about themselves. I have sent out my best and brightest shepherds to tend to the flock, but more is required."
mari "The people must truly believe that Solansia is protecting them. They must be shown that their fears are misplaced."

ro "How do you propose to do that, if I may be so bold as to ask?"

show marianne happy at center with dissolve

"Marianne let out an angelic giggle."

mari "That is why I am speaking to you specifically on the matter. "
mari "When all seemed darkest in the past, you were the realms light. Solansias children believe in you, because you were her vessel. "
mari "Surely even knowing that you are standing shoulder to shoulder with our defenders will remind them that she still watches over us all."
mari "That is why I wanted you to be the guest of honour at this weeks upcoming sermon. The Ladys children should see you, prepared to act on her behalf. It would do much to aid many troubled minds."

"Rowan scratches his head."

ro "Thats it? You just want me to come on stage during the next sermon?"

mari "It is to be a start, not an end. There will be many grave days ahead for the people of Rastedel. They must see you alongside our defences constantly. They must believe their guardians are strong, because you are with them."

ro "So Id be almost like a flag?"

mari "Yes. The flag of victory. My flag."

"Perhaps this was a valuable offer. Jezera had commanded him to bring down the city, and a position of influence would help him with that. The problem was, Rowan wasnt all too sure that what she was describing was a real position of influence."
"The smartest option would be to wait and to confer with Ameraine. She had a better sense of Mariannes goals then he did."

ro "With all due respect to Your Beatitude, may I take some time to consider it?"

"Marianne's smile didnt crack, but there was a small flicker in her eyes. "

mari "Your country needs you and you wish to take time to consider it?"

ro "Some, yes. Ive been on the road many days straight, and I have yet to even report to my liege lord. I have not had time to consider the situation."

mari "Of course, then. Please rest. You must have a colossal weight on your shoulders. I will happily wait for your reply."
mari "But, remember. Together we can do great things for the Rosarian people. Much good."

"Rowan silently bowed once more and made his way down the stone steps of the sanctuary. He couldnt see Marrianes face. Would she take this as a slight?"

scene bg33 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"As Rowan walked out of the sanctuary, he heard the sound of someone running towards him."

quest "Sir? Sir? I was told to deliver this to you."

"A small boy rushed over to Rowan, and slipped a sheet of paper into his hands. He vanished before Rowan even had a chance to ask what it was."
"It was a note from Ameraine. Of course, she had already heard that he had come to the city. It seemed that word traveled fast as a colt here in the city. She wanted to meet at some inn named The Rat Ship down by the riverside."

ro "Hmmmm."




scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"At The Rat Ship, Rowan found himself in the middle of a lively tavern. The streets may have been quiet, but there was no way the bars would be. Men and women drank heartily. There was one topic of conversation."

man "My brother left for the countryside the other day. There are more Orcs out there, but at least they arent heading in that direction."

aman "We dont know theyre coming here."

man "Still, the time to get out of the city is right now. Ive got a wagon, the journey wouldnt be so bad."

show mystery neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"Something was concerning Rowan though. He was being watched."
"A well dressed man in the corner of the bar was nursing a pint, but his eyes never seemed to leave Rowan, from the moment Rowan walked in. No one sat around him. He was just sitting there, watching. Perhaps he recognized Rowan."
"Still, it was concerning."
"Rowan approached the bar to ask about Ameraine. Only, he didnt even make it that far in the conversation."

bwom "Oh, youre Mr. Redstream, aincha ya? I was told to look for a man all dressed in leathers and weapons. Brown hair. Good looking. Very good looking."

ro "Told by whom?"

bwom "Ach. Did I say told? I dont recall that. Anyway, your room is waiting for you. Your servant paid for it in advance."

ro "..."
ro "Excellent. Thank you."

"Rowan gave one last glance to the man in the corner, before ascending the stairs. Did he know that he was here to meet Ameraine?"


scene bg40 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The room itself was spartan. A desk, a bed, and a window. Its sole virtue was lots of space. He could entertain guests here, provided they werent too put off by the lack of chairs."
"His first guest arrived shortly after he did."

show ameraine happy at midright with moveinright

"Ameraine strolled into the room, her heels clicking on the wooden floor with each step. The slight frame and pale skin could only belong to one person. Her face was unobscured, the first time hed seen it unmasked in natural light. It was only...softer...then he had thought it would be."



amer "Like the accommodations? They arent luxurious but they are discreet."

"Rowan lowered his head softly in a respectful bow."

ro "Good evening, Mlady. Ive slept far worse places. This is more than sufficient for me."
ro "Are you sure no one knows about this place, though? Someone was watching me downstairs."

amer "Someone was watching you? Hrmm. Ill look into that."

"Rowan settled on the bed and offered Ameraine the desk. She approached it with a dignified sashay and used its raised surface as a stool. She kept her legs crossed as she sat."
"Rowan suppressed a smirk. If there was a difference between Ameraine and Jezera, its that Jezera never would have crossed her legs."

amer "I heard you spoke to our good High Arbitron. If Jacques and Duke Werden dont already know, Im sure they will soon."

ro "She wanted me to be the guest of honour at her next sermon. She implied some further role else after that as well."

amer "Of course, she does. Id turn her down if I were you."

"Rowan raised an eyebrow."

ro "A role with her would put me near the citys defences, wouldnt it?"
ro "Why wouldnt I want that?"

"In truth, hed been leaning towards turning her down himself, but it was for a reason that he could quite put into words. "

amer "Two things. First, she doesnt actually want to give you real power. Youre as much of a threat to her as anyone else really. You bring your own following with you, and thats as dangerous to her as it is helpful after all."
amer "Second, Marianne is probably not going to be a source of power for too much longer"

"That got Rowans attention. As far as he knew, the faithful of Solansia and the Baron had always ruled the realm together. Was she about to be replaced as High Arbitron?"

ro "I will never understand the politics of this place"

"Lady Ameraine chuckled to herself."

amer "Oh, you will soon. For the immediate future, its going to be your life."
amer "Since you left, the pressure on Marianne to do something about Raeve Keep has been mounting. The return of our dear Duke helped with that. She needed to do something about the problem, or else risk her position. "

ro "Thus the battle?"

amer "Thus the battle."

"Rowan nodded."

amer "The long knives are out for her now. Nothing costs legitimacy more than defeat in the field."
amer "She doesnt know the extent of it, but she must be aware that Jacques and Duke Werden wouldnt leave a situation like this untouched. In the next few weeks, anyone could be in power."

ro "The High Arbitron has been the most important minister of state for as long as anyone can remember."

amer "Yes yes yes. But, theyve also always had an army or high reputation for as long as anyone can remember. Power must come from somewhere, Rowan. Either from real swords or imaginary swords. Right now, Marianne has neither."
amer "Everyone can lose power."

"Rowan rose from his seat and put his hands on the windowsill. Beneath him, the river steadily pushed onward. The first news of the battle must have come this way. Bloated bodies floating into town."

ro "So Marianne is on the brink of losing power, and the Coppers and the Purples are both planning to push that along."
ro "Where do we fit into this?"

"Ameraine smiled."

amer "Right in the middle."
amer "If someone knocks Marianne out of power, thats going to cause some chaos. And, Im sure youve noticed, but if there is a side that thrives when it comes to chaos, its ours. For your dear masters, chaos is home."

"Rowan shook his head."

ro "...Why would Werden be so stupid though? Infighting with the enemy at the gates."

amer "Thats an awfully trusting thing to say about the man. I wasnt aware you had so much affection for him."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "I dont."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    ro "Its just that he isnt that stupid. Surely, he understands that fighting with his own side will strengthen the collective effort against him."
    ro "Hes a more dangerous foe than that. You must be underestimating him."

elif serveChoice == 4:
    ro "I had known that the citys guardians were"
    ro "I...Hrmmm"
    ro "I know that theyre all ineffective. But, surely they have to be smart enough not to stab themselves in the foot in a situation like this. They cant be this stupid. Its impossible."
else:

    ro "I just...I dont think youre right. About him or Jacques. Yes, the city is in trouble, but it will take more than that to bring it down. Werden, Marianne, and the rest are formidable enemies. Were going to have to be smarter than that."
    ro "I just refuse to believe it."

show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve

"Ameraine listened to it without breaking a smile. But, her silence betrayed very little regard for what he was saying here. It was condescending."

amer "Well, believe whatever you like. Im sure youll be able to get a clearer picture of the situation the longer youre here. I dont expect you to trust me. Hell, youd have to be pretty dumb to trust me."

ro "...Right."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "So what do you believe is the next step then?"

amer "We need to figure out who the easiest figure to subvert is. Subverting the citys defences are one thing. But, if we can actually put a friend in the big chair...well that just makes victory trivial, doesnt it?"
amer " Someone who would not only, be easy to overcome, but who would actively work to bring the city into the hands of your masters. Easily controlled with."

ro "Perhaps replace one of the leaders with some kind of shape shifting"

"Ameraine swatted the idea out of the air with her hand."

amer "Thought of that already. Why do you think this is so difficult? Your shape shifting friends are good at taking on a form, but probably couldnt pretend to be someone else forever. You can copy a face easier then you can copy a brain."
amer "Were going to have to install a leader that is amenable to us from those we already have."
amer "Werden is a no go on that front. Hed sooner snap than bend. I dont think either of us could even persuade him what to eat for dinner."

"The most intractable foe of the twinsthough the one that might draw the most questions if he were to attempt to deal with."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Though perhaps the most likely to limit or even counter whatever they intend to do."

amer "Then we have our friends, Jacques and the Coppers. By all accounts, you wouldnt find a nobleman with less desire to maintain the status quo. And quite rational. He wont have a knee jerk negative reaction to the offer of alliance. Hes a possibility."
amer "But, Ive had the fortune of spending a bit more time with him than most. If you speak to him, you might pick it up too. Hed be less amenable to a demonic regime then you might suspect. Hes a possibility but not a recommendation."

"The Coppers were interested in making changes to the old order and allowing more people who deserved it to rise through the ranks. A deal with them could spare the capital of all kinds of bloodshed."

ro "But, arent those the two men best placed to take power from Marianne."

amer "Youre still not understanding power properly. Theyve got the most swords, but its not like those swords just vanish outside of their hands."
amer "Patricia Crevette. Youve met her, I recall. She made a fascinating show of herself during your audience with the Baron."
amer "Ive been watching her for quite some time. She might be...amenable to serving new masters. Im sure that your friends up north would be very happy to see her on the throne."

ro "Patricia Crevette... The Chancellor?"

amer "Red hair. A bit pudgy. You remember her."

"His eyes brushed over Ameraines frame. Compared to her, everyone was pudgy."

amer "Anyway, those are the options I see. Ask around. Let it be known that youre looking for friends in town. You dont have any soldiers, but you do have your name. Names can be a valuable commodity. People kill for them. People die for them."

ro "So thats the plan then. We find an ally, help them take over, and then induce them to surrender the city without fighting."

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowans fingers dug into the windowsill slightly. If there was one responsibility he had, it was making sure that any fall of the city didnt turn into a massacre like what happened on Astarte."
    "If the gates were open when the demons arrived, even Andras would be forced to calm his rage. But, otherwise there was a chance of something truly terrible happening."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

amer "Whatever you think is best. Im just unloading my wisdom on you. In truth, so long as the city falls, I dont especially care how its done."

"Rowan turned to face Ameraine."

ro "Why? What are you getting from all of this?"

amer "Oh come now, Rowan. You must know that a man who brazenly asks for secrets is a lot like a hero from back in olden times."

ro "Brave?"

show ameraine happy at midright with dissolve

amer "Dead."

"With that, Ameraine slid gracefully from the desk and made a motion towards the door."

ro "Guess no time to sit around and get to know each other, huh?"

amer "Just the opposite. Were going to be spending a lot of time together, Rowan. No need to rush things."

show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve

amer "Remember, take some time to ask around. And when youve found the cock you want to place your bet on, just call for me. You have only to leave a note for me with Sarah, down at the desk. Shell know where to send it."

"She stopped one more time at the door, suddenly turning and meeting his eyes. Her pupils were a deep black pit. Easy to fall into."

amer "And Rowan? If you spill a word about your situation, I will know about it. So no squealing."
amer "Welcome back to Rastedel. This time, youre in for a longer stay."

"With that she closed the door, leaving Rowan alone in the room with his thoughts."

$ rastActThree = True
$ rastCopperAccess = True


$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

label rastCopper:

if rastAlly == "jacques" and jacquesAbbeyPlan == False:
    jump copperPostPaths

elif jacquesCoup == True and jacquesCoupTalk == False:
    jump jacquesCoup

elif rastAlly == "none" and copperJacquesMet == False:
    jump copperFirstVisit
else:

    jump copperRepeatVisit



label copperFirstVisit:

scene bg33 with fade
show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan approached the innocuous wooden door slowly, careful not to be watched. Even coming here brought with it a host of risks."
"Ameraine had left him a note with the details of the place, in case he needed it. This was the informal hangout of Jacques and the faction known as The Coppers."
"Even knowledge of The Copper Club was a secret. The entrance was hidden in the back door of a brewery. If you werent in the know about The Coppers, then you werent in the know about the club."
"He knocked on the large oaken door carefully. A slot opened, and the wrinkled eyelids of an old man peered out at him."

oldm "This is private property. Hallows Brewers. Whats your business, boy?"

ro "The password is Kiss the Hares Foot Nevermour."

"The man behind the door paused. He beckoned Rowan closer."

oldm "I aint never seen you here before. Who ya want me to tell the boss is coming to call?"

ro "Tell him that Rowan is here to talk."

"The slot closed again. Rowan was left to wait for a stretch of time that left him feeling impatient. Then, there was a clank from the other side of the door. It creaked open."

scene bg39 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan soon found himself in the interior of the club. A smartly furnished back room with old wood tables and even older whiskey sitting in the cabinet."
"The club was neither empty nor full. Some of the tables were occupied and some were full. The crowd had all the hallmarks of the educated class. Nice clothes, golden pins, marks of office. People with money to spend, but also a noted absence of surcoats and house crests."
"Rowan recognized a doctor who had been frequently seen at court during the short period had been around a decade before. He also recognized a few nobles, most of whom had been sitting with Jacques at the ball."

show ameraine neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve

if jacqConvo == True:
    "Ameraine was sitting at a table with five others, all well dressed, engaging in idle talk. At the head of the table was Jacques. He was involved in the conversation, but clearly distracted."
else:
    "Ameraine was sitting at a table with five others, all well dressed, engaging in idle talk. At the head of the table was the man who had to be Jacques. He was involved in the conversation, but clearly distracted."

"He had been looking at Rowan ever since he entered."

jacq "Excuse me for a moment."

"Jacques pulled away from the others and approached Rowan. Ameraine didnt even change expression or turn to greet him."

hide ameraine with dissolve

if jacqConvo == True:
    jacq "Rowan? We meet again. Im surprised you heard about this place. A bit concerned too. I didnt know you were so in the know. Impressive impressive."
    "He stuck out his hand in the customary greeting of traders and guildsmen. Rowan clasped his hand in turn."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Should I take that to mean you arent happy to see me?"
    show jacques happy at midright with dissolve
    jacq "The opposite. Im delighted. The hero of Rosaria taking the time to visit some of its hardest working citizens in its hour of need. Im touched."
    jacq "This place is normally a bit more packed. But when there is preparations to be made, its the hardest working people who need to be called in. You think that Dukes and Counts are going to be on the walls making sure we have enough pitch."
    ro "Well, Werden would be."
    show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve
    jacq "Okay, Ill give you that. But, Werden is a...special...case."
    "The two selected an empty booth in a relatively depopulated segment of the room. Jacques hailed the dignified man at the bar with an order for drinks."
    ro "I dont think Ive had a chance to ask you this yet"
else:

    "He stuck out his hand in the customary greeting of traders and guildsmen. Rowan clasped his hand in turn."
    jacq "I dont think weve had the chance to meet. Id hoped we could speak back at the Barons ball, but I understand you were busy."
    ro "I didnt know who you were back then. If I had, Im sure I would have made the time. "
    show jacques happy at midright with dissolve
    jacq "Ive got an awful lot of that of late. Things change fast sometimes. The past few weeks have reminded everyone of that fact."
    jacq "Like what Ive done with the place?"
    jacq "Its normally a bit more packed. But when there is preparations to be made, its the hardest working people who need to be called in. You think that Dukes and Counts are going to be on the walls making sure we have enough pitch."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Well, Werden would be"
    show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve
    jacq "Okay, Ill give you that. But, Werden is a...special...case."
    "The two selected an empty booth in a relatively depopulated segment of the room. Jacques hailed the dignified man at the bar with an order for drinks."
    ro "I know you by reputation, but reputation can only tell you so much. There was a question I knew Id need to ask you if we ever got a chance to sit down together."

jacq "Oh?"

ro "What is it you want? What is your goal?"

show jacques happy at midright with dissolve

"Jacques shifted slightly in his chair, but the smile didnt leave his face."

jacq "Thats a silly question. Im a businessman and a noble. I want whats good for my coffers and my house. Often times those are the same thing."
jacq "But, I do well when the realm is doing well. So Ill grudgingly get involved in politics from time to time to make sure that everything remains on the up and up. "
jacq "Clearly, it worked, eh? Up and up indeed."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"This was the canned answer. The answer that let him glad hand in court and avoid trouble with the authorities. It was not a good enough answer for Rowan. He needed to push harder."

ro "Let me ask this differently. If you will, My Lord"

jacq "No titles, no titles. Does this look like court to you? I wish court had beer this good."

"As he said it, he took a pair of intricately carved mugs from the bartenders hand, one of which he handed to Rowan."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Lets play a little game of pretend. Lets pretend for a second that you were made prime minister of the realm out of the blue. That you were in charge and could change whatever you want."
ro "What would you change?"

"Jacques' smile grew, and he leaned back in his seat. There was a lingering pause. Would Jacques trust Rowan enough to go a little bit deeper? The cover of a game of pretend added helpful deniability to the entire affair."

jacq "Were just talking hypotheticals here?"

ro "Sure."

"Jacques raised his mug to his lips and drank deeply. Rowan did the same, if only to be polite. The beer was good. Great even. This was hardly a surprise. Jacques slammed his mug down with a clank."

jacq "Youve never worked in the city right? Just went from your village to the army and then back again."

ro "Thats right."

jacq "Hrmmm."

show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve

"Jacques stroked his beard. City metaphors tended not to work well with village folk."

jacq "My family has a small mine out in the east. It was hard work running it. Harder for the miners then the administrators, Im sure. But it had its own challenges. The bigger mines are operated by companies, but most of the profits wind up in the hands of the liege lord."
jacq "Only the poorer nobles have to run their own mines. We have to get good at it, while the bigger families dont. "
jacq "Hiring the people who need to be hired. Promoting the people who need to be promoted. Firing the people who need to be fired. All while trying to avoid being bought up."
jacq "I got good at it. The reason Im here in the city at all, is because Im acting as the agent and representative of a coalition of smaller mine owners."

"He gestured around at the room. Everyone here fit into that little niche. Too skilled and rich to be ignored. But, not the prefered caste of Solansias world order. The bastard princes of Rosaria."

show jacques happy at midright with dissolve

jacq " I like to think that gives me a slightly different perspective on things."

ro "Different how?"

jacq "Because, no one else in this city actually knows how to do things. No one with any power anyway."

"He laughed like hed just told the funniest joke in the world. Rowan took another sip from the frothy beer."

show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve

jacq "Think about it. Who is running the armies? Noble generals whove never been anything less then mounted knights. You know better than anyone the difference between a general trained in the field vs one in the parlors. Youre living proof of it."

ro "Im unworthy of compliment. Im just a soldier."

show jacques happy at midright with dissolve

jacq "Ill never get you to stop being so humble, will I? "

show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve

jacq "But, bad generals is only the start of it."
jacq "Who is running the administration? Nobles and priests. Few who've spent time as functionaries."
jacq "The priests set the prices and give the quotas for the merchants. None of them were ever merchants. No wonder we cant bring in enough food to make up for the famine. The trade lines arent allowed to exist in plenty times."
jacq "Think of the Codifice itself. Who runs the services and makes the important decisions? Its not the locals. No one whose ever run a parish in their life. Not even any of the blue blood priests. Its all the Prothean elites."
jacq "This is a realm where the priests dont run the church, the lawyers dont make the laws, the businessmen dont control the coffers, the soldiers dont run the armies, and the administrators dont administer."

"Jacques broke off his little rant to take another swig from his drink. Rowan listened to it all with attentive ears. For the first time, Jacques didnt sound like he was glad handing."
"Oh, this was still a sales pitch. Hed been around Jezera enough to know when he was trying to be persuaded of something. But, there was something underneath it all. If Rowan had to guess, Jacques could go far deeper into detail on the subject of administrative disfunction if asked."




jacq "And people wonder why were losing battles in the field to the orcs and their friends. To these rumored demons."
jacq "I ask you, Rowan? Why did we send royal guardsmen and church soldiers whod never even been into the countryside to take on an army of monsters in the hills? They didnt know the terrain."
jacq "They were the only soldiers in the whole realm who dont know how to fight orcs. Id know. I was friends with a few of the missing. Wed had long standing business arrangements."

"So, hed bribed his way through the royal guard?"

ro "You havent answered my question though. Howd you change things?"



jacq "I think I have though."
jacq "Im not out to overturn the entire applecart. Solansia is above us, keeping us all safe. Thats a good deal for all of us. Long live reform, death to revolution. But, if I was the one in charge, there would be some changes. "

show jacques happy at midright with dissolve

jacq "More of the people best suited to running things would have a lot more power. Small nobles and the educated common folk. New social ranks and opportunity for promotion..."

"He gave Rowan a little wink."

if rowanGaySex > 0:
    "It almost seemed a bit...more than friendly. Was he reading the signs right?"

jacq "Especially for the ones who deserve it most."


show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve

jacq "And if a few of the high nobles arent too happy about that? Well, somehow I think theyll be alright. Not too many of them will starve in the street."

show jacques happy at midright with dissolve

jacq "Of course, this is all a fantasy. But, a man can dream, no?"

"There was a lot to take in...Jacques and the Coppers intentions. The meaning behind his words. It was hard to tell just how serious he was about his plans too. He needed to fish for more information."

$ jacquesNobleReactAvailable = True
$ jacquesPeasantsAvailable = True
$ jacquesPriestsAvailable = True
$ jacquesWerdenAvailable = True

label jacquesCopperMenu:

menu:
    "How would the nobles react to that?" if jacquesNobleReactAvailable:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I have to admit, that doesnt sound that bad. Ive seen my fair share of commanders lose men on the battlefield because they were given that position by blood. Ive lost friends that way, Jacques."
        ro "But those nobles get these positions for a reason. Im not talking about The Goddesses order here. The high nobles have power. Going against them is folly. If someone tried to take power from them, they wouldnt go quietly."
        ro "It would be a civil war. The death of thousands."
        "Even this was an understatement. Both men were aware that even this discussion in its hypothetical form was skirting the very edge of treason in the current state."
        jacq "Im not asserting any such plans. After all, I rather like my head. No, Im free to dream about a more functional world and imagine a way it could be achieved with a snap of the fingers."
        "He took a sip from his mug."
        show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve
        jacq "But, youre right. Any attempt to take the wheel away from the Protheans and High Nobles would be contested with force of arms. Avoiding war would be nearly impossible."
        "There was a way that he emphasized his words that stuck out to Rowan. He focused all of his attention on the word Nearly."
        show jacques happy at midright with dissolve
        $ jacquesNobleReactAvailable = False
        jump jacquesCopperMenu

    "What about the peasants? What would happen for them?" if jacquesPeasantsAvailable:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Youve said a lot about how youd change things for the low nobles and the skilled professionals. Thats all good. But, you havent talked about something important."
        jacq "What would that be?"
        ro "What would you do to improve the lot of the peasantry? The majority of Rosarias citizens."
        jacq "Well, theyd be the ones getting the benefit from all this. More bread, better administration, a better relationship with their priests."
        ro "But no power or promotions?"
        "All of this read like an afterthought. For all of his rhetoric, this was not a movement for the people who farmed the land and could be killed by orcs any day. It was a movement for the people who went to fancy secret clubs."
        jacq " If they distinguish themselves sure. Youre the model of that, Rowan. But, theyd really be better off with the most competent people ruling them. Everyone would be better off in a world like that."
        "Maybe that was true. But, when even hearing it made Rowan feel ever so slightly more out of place here. This was no more his natural home then the Palace."
        $ jacquesPeasantsAvailable = False
        jump jacquesCopperMenu

    "Prothean priests are pretty important in a demon war though?" if jacquesPriestsAvailable:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Its one thing to talk about removing the Prothean priests, and another to do it. Protheas army is hard to defeat."
        ro "Besides, consider the situation. I dont know much about big city politics. But, I know a lot about fighting a war against demons."
        jacq "Your experience on the subject is invaluable. I would never dare question it."
        "And yet, that is what it seemed like he was about to do."
        ro "Well, you cant fight a war against a demon army without the Protheans or their priests. Its not just their army. Its the priestly magic. I saw Deanara change the course of whole battles. If the fight comes to the city, everyone knows that Marianne is the key to victory."
        jacq "Im just talking about about a hypothetical world."
        ro "Thered still be demons in your world, right?"
        show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve
        jacq "..."
        "For once, he wasnt quick with a reply. But, Rowan only had him vulnerable for so long. "
        jacq "Marianne would be a huge help to the defenses of the city. But, so would thousands of troops being utilized effectively. Troops that were lost to the demons at Astarte."
        "Rowan shifted slightly in place."
        jacq "It is only proper that the priests of Prothea have a role. But that role isnt choice of strategy."
        show jacques happy at midright with dissolve
        $ jacquesPriestsAvailable = False
        jump jacquesCopperMenu

    "Werden disagrees with you." if werdensPitch and jacquesWerdenAvailable:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I recently got a chance to speak to the Duke of Duke of Werden. He also thinks the realm has problems, but he doesnt agree with you on the cause."
        "Jacques rolled his eyes."
        jacq "Of course hes tried to talk to you. Werdens not a dumb man."
        jacq "But, hes not smart about everything. Hes a high noble. If he called his banners, hed have perhaps more men under arms then anyone save the Baron himself."
        jacq "So how does Werden propose fixing the institutional rot? Give more power to those same high lords. Isnt it a wonder how he arrived at such a bold proposal."
        jacq "But his solution isnt real."
        jacq "Anyone whose put a hint of thought into it knows that the nobles who he relies on arent the paragons of virtue they once were. Even our friend, Werden. Well, I wouldnt be surprised if they never were."
        jacq "Everyone always talks and Solansia and Kharos. Order and Chaos. But, sometimes the real problem is Justice and Injustice. Competence and incompetence. Werden will never see that. Hes not"
        "He scratched his chin."
        jacq "...Flexible."
        $ jacquesWerdenAvailable = False
    "Leave to consider it further":



        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump copperFirstWrapup


label copperFirstWrapup:

"Rowan sighed and put his head in his hands."

ro "This is quite a bit to take in. If the Copper Club had its way, the entire continent would be a different place, not just Rosaria."

jacq "Not bad for the second son of a landed knight, eh? But, then again, only one of us has invaded the stronghold of a demon lord."

"Rowan rolled his eyes."

ro "The last thing I want is to talk about demon lord strongholds."

jacq "I can drink to that."

"They got another round of beers, and before long those too had been drunk down to the bottom. It left Rowan feeling a bit more comfortable with this place, if not a bit less sober."

jacq "My tab, of course. Rowan Blackwell drinks for free here."

jacq "So, what do you think? Surely this is more your scene then the palace? Cant I persuade you become a member of the Copper Club?"

ro "I could join if I wanted?"

jacq "Say the word and youre in. Not like what Marianne offered you either. A real and important ally with actual authority, not just a puppet. Just dont make me kiss your hand. We dont do that so much over here."

"Had all of Rastedel already heard about Mariannes proposal?"

ro "And thats a standing offer?"

jacq "As long as were both alive. Considering current events, that might not be especially long though."

"Rowan nodded. This had been a productive meeting. It had certainly given him more context for his choice. But, was he really sure that Jacques was the right ally for bringing down Rastedel from the inside?"

ro "I want time to think about it. Ive had bad experiences with politics in Rastedel in the past. Excuse me for being a bit hesitant."

jacq "Frankly, if youd taken me up on the offer here and now, Id have been more suspicious. People who knew you after the war never told me you had this much savvy. "
jacq "Either youve learned a lot or youve made a new friend."

"There was something strange about the way he said that. Rowan felt a shot of cold travel up his spine."

jacq "Whichever is the case, I expect that youll be a more formidable ally then you once might have made."

"Just then, the door opened. The sound of high heels told him it was a woman. That was before he was assaulted by a garish mix of pink and yellows."

show liliana neutral at edgeright with dissolve




"Rowan hadnt seen such an ornately dressed woman before. Well, at least not in a human town. She more pranced in then walked. Certainly she seemed like a regular. Some of the other Coppers greeted her."

jacq "I fear this might be the end of our fun chat for the moment. Liliana doesnt like to be kept waiting much. A man must do what he must. You understand, I hope."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Keeping your wife waiting can have pretty dire consequences. Well speak again soon, Im sure."

jacq "For better or for worse, she isnt my wife. But, the point is taken all the same."

"Jacques left the table to talk Liliana. She greeted him with a big open armed hug. She was an affectionate one. Over his shoulder, she gave Rowan a glance of curiosity. But, she never came over to speak to him."

scene bg33 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Shortly afterwards, Rowan was back out on the street, returning back to his room. His mind was still going over the events of the meeting."
"Suddenly, he heard a voice from over his shoulder."


show ameraine neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

amer "It seems hes figured out about our friendship, though I doubt he knows the true extent of it. Perfect. Just perfect."

"She audibly spat."

amer "Like I said. Hes suitably formidable, but perhaps a bit too formidable."

hide ameraine with dissolve

"Rowan turned to speak to her, but already Ameraine had vanished away. Rowan was left standing alone on the sidewalk."
"If he sought Jacques as an ally, what would happen? Would Jacques help him bring down the city willingly?"


if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "And if he did, could he, perhaps, be used as a shield for the innocent citizens of Rastedel?"
else:

    "If he could be persuaded to work with Rowan, then it might leave Rowan with a critical ally in the city who didnt answer to the twins or to Ameraine..."

$ copperJacquesMet = True

$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return





label copperRepeatVisit:

scene bg39 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan went back to the Copper Club for lunch. Hed hoped to bump into Jacques again, but it seemed that the nobleman wasnt in."
"Still, Rowan had a decent time speaking to some of the other members. The atmosphere was dark and filled with worry about the future. But, there was a bit more optimism here than almost anywhere else hed found in Rastedel."
"Doctors and Lawyers spoke of hope for the future and changes theyd make in the administration. A table in the back had a rollicking debate about the mechanics of tariffs on rice. Rowan understood maybe every seventh word."
"Still, it was nice. He almost belonged here, among the other talented and disenfranchised of Rosaria. Almost."

jump rastMenu





label copperPostPaths:

scene bg39 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"This time, Rowan wasnt stopped when he entered the Copper Club. He said the password and was allowed in. But, besides the old door keeper, the club was empty."
"Empty except Jacques."

show jacques happy at midright with dissolve

"Jacques was standing behind the bar, wiping down a glass. Rowan tilted his head at that. Didnt he have a bartender?"

jacq "Youre a bit early, folks dont normally make their way here until around noon."

ro "I can come back later if you prefer?"

"Jacques shook his head and beckoned Rowan to join him."

jacq "No no. Stay stay. We can make this a working lunch. Folks normally show up here more for relaxation. Liliana might drop in later, but otherwise, its just us."

show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve

jacq "I heard you were coming by. I guess that means that I made the best pitch?"

"Rowan took a seat opposite him at the bar at one of the high stools."

jacq "Can I get you anything? Bar is open, and I dont charge when theres business to do."

ro "Whiskey, I suppose."

jacq "Excellent choice. Ive been working on a new mix, so youre going to have to be my guinea pig this time."

ro "Im sure Ive been through worse."

"Rowan took a glass from Jacques and gave it a taste. The flavor was strange, but not entirely pleasant. It seemed spiced."

jacq "Im not that good yet. Ive been learning to mix drinks in my spare time. Call it something of a hobby."

"Rowan nodded softly."

ro "For the city to survive, there must be changes. Competent and effective management. I will do whatever I can to help see that through."

jacq "Good."

ro "With you, I half expected something more like a contract then a handshake deal."

show jacques happy at midright with dissolve

jacq "And leave a paper trail? Now thats really funny."
jacq "My terms are simple. If you help me with the projects of the Copper Club Ill make sure youre rewarded handsomely, youll be my chief in-house military officer. "
jacq "You dont really need to worry about getting screwed here. I get almost as much from promoting you as I get from your help with my plans. "

"Rowan sighed. He didnt trust Jacques. Hed have to be a fool to do so. But, there was no escaping the fact that their goals were in alignment. Or at least seemed to be from outside eyes."
"Rowan shook his hand."

show liliana neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"Before they could talk further, Jacques' girlfriend strolled into the room holding numerous large bags in her hands."





lili "You didnt tell me that youd be receiving a visit from Rowan Blackwell himself, Jacky! Id have brought some gifts!"

"Rowan tipped his head."

ro "My lady."

lili "Oh stop that! Youll make me blush. Im just so happy youre here. Jacky was so excited after your last visit. He couldnt keep quiet about it."

ro "Was he now?"

jacq "What can I say, I can get excited about things from time to time. Not all of us are so dour as our friends at the lodge."



jacq "Will you join us, My Lady?"
jacq "Rowan and I need to address something important."

"Liliana strolled right up to the bar and took a seat next to Rowan."

lili "Give me something sweet tasting. Maybe with an interesting colour?"

"Jacques laughed and set to work on the order. Rowan noticed he was struggling a bit looking at the various bottles. Clearly, as far as hobbies went, this was a relatively recent acquisition. The labour of a man who only needed to work as leisure."

ro "I assume that this next part is where you make a demand of me?"

show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve

jacq "Im afraid so, my friend."

"Jacques returned with Lilianas drink, a fizzy green concoction that could not possibly have tasted good."

jacq "Im a businessman. We tend to operate in exchanges. And there is a favour that I need done if youre to enter the inner circle of the Copper Club."

"Rowan looked to Liliana. It seemed he trusted her enough to talk openly in front of her. Her perpetual happy demeanor made him question this. Was she really a trustworthy actor? For her part, she sipped happily at her strange bubbly drink."
"Jacques reached down under the bar and pulled a well drawn hand map from his satchel. It showed the area north of the city."

jacq "How much do you know about Verdoin Abbey?"

"Rowan pointed to a spot on the map to the north east of the city by the roadside. There was a small marking for it."

ro "I know that weve always kept a garrison there. It overlooks the route to the mountains. But, I was never stationed that far east. "

jacq "Its a frequent sight along my way when I make the journey home and back. It controls the eastern road. In the olden days it was an abbey, but weve used it as a fort ever since the mother superior decided to move somewhere less prone to strategic assaults. "
jacq "Its one of our most important defensive positions."
jacq "At least, it was until a few weeks ago. Marianne pulled back our garrison there to the city after the battle. To her, they were in an unnecessary position since the threat is in the west. She had to supplement the city with someone."
jacq "A tribe of orcs took it over as their new haunt a week later. No doubt theyre an advanced force from the demon army. It was a canny move."

"Rowan had to bite his tongue. He knew for certain that they were not connected to the twins at all. No doubt they were just a roving orcish band who found a good base undefended."
"Not that he could tell Jacques any of that..."

ro "You want me to take it?"

jacq "Preferably soon. Supplies from the east have had to go the roundabout way over the river to get to the city. I have it on good authority that Werden is massing forces up north to take it. But, what no one knows is that I have a company of fighters employed in the area as well."
jacq "If you put yourself at the head of them and take the abbey back, then it represents a huge victory for the city. And for the Copper Club."

"Rowan pushed his half-empty drink around, considering the situation. By helping take the abbey, he was speeding up the citys recovery slightly. But, in so doing, securing himself a place at the table that would decide its fate."

ro "If you already have a force there, do you really need me? What does my presence offer you?"

"To his surprise, it was not Jacques who answered."


show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

lili "Well, thats where I come in."
lili "After a great battle like that, well all just have to throw you a little parade. Everyone will be cheering and happy. Everyone will see you and Jacky riding through the city looking fabulous."
lili "Dont worry about any of the planning. Ill have everything perfect! You just need to ride in looking all dashing and heroic."

"Rowan leaned back in his chair, surprised that it was Liliana who answered. Any lingering doubt why she was at the table was gone."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "So Im to be a decoration?"

jacq "The most expensive decoration in all of the land."
jacq "Though, in truth, you may be more important to that. The abbey is easily defended. Taking it may be a bloodbath. Its a real possibility that we fail. But, you took Bloodmeen itself. There is no one better suited to leading the assault then you."

"Rowan sighed and took a swig from his drink. Why was his job never easy?"

$ jacquesAbbeyPlan = True

jump postForkCommonEnding





label jacquesCoup:

$ jacquesCoupTalk = True

scene bg33 with fade
show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

"It was late in the afternoon when Rowan finally found his way to the door of the Copper Club. When he knocked, he was greeted by the increasingly familiar face of the doorman."

door "Mr. Blackwell! I was told to look for you. Come on."

scene bg39 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The lights were kept low in the club today. Smoke from cigars, as well as other substances, filled the space like a curtain. Men and women filled the front room, chatting and cheering. "

show ameraine happy at midright with dissolve

"He walked passed Ameraine, among others. She was deep in conversation with a rotund man who must have weighed five of her. It was only natural shed be invited today. All of the friends and allies of Jacques had been sent for an invitation to the celebration."
"But, most were not going to be allowed into the back room. Ameraine included. That was where Rowan was going."

hide ameraine with dissolve

show liliana neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show jacques happy at midright with dissolve

jacq "It seems our newest member has arrived. Welcome to the true copper club."

"Rowan looked around. The inside was a small but stylish lounge with a few places to sit and tables to hold drinks. There were perhaps a dozen people in the room, Jacques and Liliana among them. Rowan recognized the rest as figures hed seen around Jacques."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan wore a smile. A drink was placed in his hand."

hide liliana with dissolve

"The next hour went with a good deal of socializing. People clapped him on the back and congratulated him for the victory. Liliana ran up to him and gave him a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Rowan wasnt sure it was entirely platonic."
"Rowans eyes went instead to a large board at the back of the room. This was the real secrets of the club. He excused himself from a dull conversation to stare at it."
"But, before he could really read it, he felt a slap on the back. Jacques was standing behind him with a grin on his face."

jacq "I was hoping for a chance to show you this. Im glad to have you on my team."

ro "Im glad to be somewhere where my efforts are appreciated. For once."

"Jacques nodded softly."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The board had a map of the city hanging from it, though the map was marked up in all sorts of ways in bright red ink. On each side there was a list of names. One of the lists had Jacques name at the top"
"...The other had Werdens."

show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve

jacq "Whenever you lead your troops off to war, youve got to know the battlefield. Who is where and in what formation. This is my battlefield. This is my war."
jacq "Every name on the right hand side, we can count on when the moment comes. They might not know all of the details, but they will happily join us. The names on the left will do everything they can to stand in our way."

"Rowan raised an eyebrow. Hed known that the goal was a takeover of the city the entire time. Ameraine had not been subtle about that implication. But, seeing it spelled out in front of him was still a surreal experience."

ro "When what moment comes?"

show jacques happy at midright with dissolve

jacq "The moment we take over."

show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve

jacq "The Baron is weak and under his womans thumb. Marianne is a vain creature who hides behind priestly robes and leads us to ruin. Werden and the other dukes would kill every last man and woman in the city if it meant restoring some mythic golden age."
jacq "But, the city is starving, the realm is in disarray, and the morale of the army is nonexistent."
jacq "If the realm is to survive, the time for games is past. We must take over the city administration. We must invoke reforms to deal with the famine. We must steady the army situation. We have to bend so we do not break."

"Rowan traced his finger along the list of names. Not far underneath Jacques name, he found the words Rowan Blackwell written."

ro "A coup d'etat"

jacq "Yes. A coup detat."

"Such a thing would mean open violence in the city streets. Perhaps even chaos. Rowan knew a certain pair of siblings who might be pleased by that."
"As if sensing Rowans contemplation, Jacques placed a supportive hand on Rowans shoulder."

show jacques happy at midright with dissolve

jacq "Everything we need for the plan is already in place. Were going to go ahead with it in a few weeks. But, knowing youre going to be with us gives me helps my confidence. I know we can win with you there."

"Rowan turned back to him."

ro "So youve already thought about my role in all of this."

jacq "Naturally."

"Jacques withdrew his hand from Rowans shoulder and placed it on the map. Right where the Palace and the noble distract was."

jacq "The key here is speed. If any effort to take the city is to have a chance, The Baron and Marianne must be removed from the board. All legitimacy comes from the Baron, so we need him standing beside us. Marianne, meanwhile, is diminished in military power, but"

"Rowan didnt even wait for him to finish."

ro "...Is a Solansian priestess of the goddess and could take on fifty men with only minimal support."

"The image of the priests from the battle of Bloodmeen would be seared into his brain for life. The swords glowing blue at their touch. The line of robed figures using their magic to fling giant stones at the ramparts. The magic of the Protheans was the key to their incredible power."

jacq "That. But, also her ability to organize a resistance. "
jacq "If shes free, then she can command whatever forces are still in the city. We have extensive contacts inside the city guard, but its impossible to know how many men she could rally. The people here are the pious sort."
jacq "Thats why the first strike needs to be against the Palace. Our mercenaries are already being snuck into the merchant quarter in preparation. "

"Jacques traced a path with his fingers."

jacq "The Grand Camelia lodge is next. If we can catch Werden with his breaches down, then thats all of the resistance wrapped up in the better part of an hour."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "I dont suppose hed be willing to go along with your plan."

"Rowan expected a joke in response. But, that wasnt what he got."

show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

jacq "He would rather see Rastedel die than do what it takes to save it. He likes to talk about how the realm is mired by corruption, but he refuses to see the only solution to it."

"He had to stop to take a deep breath. This was not the usual tone Jacques took for serious issues. It was more raw. His eyebrows furrowed and a harshness sank into his tone."

show jacques happy at midright with dissolve

"But, when he spoke again, the tension had passed."

jacq "So let's do this together. I want you by my side the night we storm the palace, commanding the troops for me. You can make sure that no one can outfight us."
jacq "The lady herself knows that if I was the one issuing orders in the field, Id bring the entire plan to fucking shambles."
jacq "Think you can do that?"

"Rowan gave a laugh."

ro "Lead the troops? I think I can figure it out."

"Jacques gave him a small smile and turned away slowly. "

jacq "We can talk more later. There are plans to go over, after all. But, Id rather celebrate a bit first. Enjoy the part."

hide jacques with dissolve

"Rowan didnt get another chance to talk to speak with him directly until much later. A point when it was no doubt dark outside."
"Hed gotten more chances to speak with some of the other conspirators in on the plan. They mused about creating a better world for the people of Rosaria...and what roles they might have in that better world."
"The plan they proposed was sensible. A double strike by allied mercenaries and troops to take the Lodge and the Palace. Meanwhile, spare troops would take over strong points such as bridges and army garrisons. "
"If they moved fast enough, they could crush resistance from the priests or the nobles to stop them."
"Rowan kept his eyes on the map. He spent nearly an hour trying to memorize every marking. The positions where different forces would be sent. It was not the details of the plan that were that novel. It was a standard coup. The key was the timing and the details."
"How many hours? How many troops? What locations would they go after? These were the questions that would decide victory and defeat. If Rowan wanted to exploit the situation, hed need to know as much as possible."
"Rowan was so focused on it, that he didnt really notice the passage of time. It was in that way that he was still standing around even as the party started to come to a halt. People returned home. The sound from the main room died down. "

show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve

"...And Rowan found something he didnt expect. Jacques, sitting on one of the couches, totally alone, and nursing a drink in his hand. "

ro "Mind if I sit?"

"Jacques watched him as he took the seat next to him."

jacq "You didnt do a lot of talking to people. I guess that isnt really your style, huh?"

"Rowan leaned back in his seat."

ro "Your friends were all very kind. But, Im not really sure what to say. Conversation is not my strong suit. I dont have a lot of hobbies, just my work."

"He gave a soft laugh."

ro "I live in a different world from them."

"Jacques slowly drained the clear liquor from his crystal glass. Rowan hadnt seen him like before. Who would have expected him to be mopey drunk?"

jacq "A different world."
jacq "Thats funny. I guess you do live in another world, huh?"

"There was a pause. Rowan grabbed a drink and nursed it. He wasnt trying to get drunk enough to dull his edge, but hed probably put the other man more at ease with a glass in his hands."

jacq "You know, I was pretty young during the last war. That was the world I grew up in. I never did much fighting, because the mine was too useful. But, it was the shadow over my younger days. Orcs could have arrived at our familys estate any day."
jacq "..."
jacq "I used to think that Id never amount to anything. Nothing meaningful at least. I was going to be a backwater petite noble my entire life."

"The entire notion seemed silly. Amount to nothing? Did Jacques not understand how many people werent even able to worry about that? How many worried mostly about bringing in the crops or ensuring there was food for their family?"
"Not that Rowan said any of that. It would be...improper..."


ro "But, now youre here. Things are different."

jacq "Indeed. And I have you to thank for it more than anyone. "
jacq "You might not have personally seen much benefit from your efforts, at least at the time. But, you made a place for people like me. They needed you so much they had to spread their legs a little. Enough for me, anyway. "

"Jacques laughed darkly."

jacq "People expect so much from me now"

ro "You feel like an imposter sometimes? Different from the man they expect you to be?"

"Jacques nodded."

jacq "Its hard to be the man people want you to be."

ro "Impossible even. "

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    "Rowan sighed. It was not as though it was a thought that had never crossed his head before."
    ro "But, its still worth it to try."
else:

    "Rowan laughed darkly."
    ro "So thats why you should just say fuck everyone else. What has being some idol ever done for you personally? What do you owe these people?"
    "Even in his impaired state, that comment was enough to make Jacques tilt his head slightly."

"The conversation hit a pause. Jacques had to process what Rowan was saying through his alcoholic haze."

jacq "You know, I had this entire pitch process if you didnt take me up on my offer the first time. It was going to be really clever. I thought youd be a harder sell than that. Maybe I didnt have to play the merchant at all"

"Rowan took a soft sip."

ro "Is that what you call it? Playing the merchant?"

jacq "Its my only choice. Im not as skilled with a blade. Im not a man of incredible talents at intrigue. But, buying and selling desires? I can do that. At least I think I can."
jacq "I was blessed with little, and I must make do. Its the only way."

"Rowan grunted to himself."

ro "But, do you enjoy it?"

jacq "..."
jacq "I think I do."

"Jacques suddenly brightened."

show jacques happy at midright with dissolve

jacq "Im certainly going to enjoy it a lot more when the plan is done. Think about it. Jacques Mineur, Prime Minister of Rosaria. Im going to make a new world."
jacq "And I mean, its not just me. Rowan Blackwell, commander and general of the Rosarian army. Wouldnt it be grand?"

"He raised a glass in the air."
"Rowan had to think about it for a minute. The truth was, it wasnt that hard to imagine. Perhaps if things had been different in Rastedel after the end of the last war. It was hardly impossible. In another world that could have been his life."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"He smiled sadly and clinked his glass to Jacques."

ro "Yeah, it would be."

"Jacques continued to work his way through his drink, but slowly. If anything, he was growing slightly more sober. After awhile, Rowan stopped even pretending to drink."

if rowanGaySex > 2:
    "Suddenly, Jacques changed his tone and offered Rowan a playful smirk. The meaning of which was not hard to parse."

jacq "You know, now isnt the time. But, if you return another day, Im sure that I could put on some real entertainment for you."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan raised an eyebrow."

ro "Entertainment?"

jacq "Yeah, if youre running with the richest men in the city, you should get a taste of that. If youd like I could play host to you and give you a good time"
jacq "...Or, perhaps youd prefer spending a bit of time with Liliana instead? I can understand if shes more your type. Shes actually mentioned to me that shes quite eager to get some one on one time with you."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan had to cock his head at that one. Werent the two of them together? He was talking about his own girlfriend."

ro "And youre both okay with an offer of that sort?"

"Jacques chuckled to himself."

jacq "Of course. Of course. Its the nature of our arrangement, really. Lifes too short to purposefully limit your experiences. Liliana and I are such a good match because we both share that viewpoint."
jacq "What good is a relationship if it limits your happiness?"

if avatar.corruption > 30 or rowanGaySex > 2 or rowan_shares_room_with_helayna or eleanorCaveSex:
    "Rowan: Of late, Ive been starting to arrive at that same viewpoint. I spent a lot of time with one woman."
    jacq "I thought that was the case. Cheers."
    "He finished the liquid currently in his cup and went to pour himself some more."
    jacq "Just return here on a less busy night and tell the doorman who youd rather spend some time with. Whatever floats your boat. Sound good?"
    "Rowan scratched his chin. It was a surprise that Jacques seemed so open to either. But, it would be a shame not to take up a friend on some hospitality."
    ro "Indeed."
else:

    ro "Of late, its often seemed as though thats the answer the world wants me to give. But, I havent quite got a handle on that kind of relational fluidity. At least not yet."
    "Jacques sighed. The alcohol made him worse than normal at hiding his disappointment."
    jacq "A shame. It would have made for a good time. Or at least a good story. But, youre still free to change your mind. Just return here on a less busy night and tell the doorman who youd like to spend some time with."
    jacq "Sound good?"
    "Rowan remained silent for a moment."
    ro "Ill consider it. I cant promise more than that."

show liliana neutral at edgeright with dissolve

lili "Jacques dear!? Jacques?"

"Liliana returned to the room. Her eyes trained on them the moment she caught sight of Jacques and his half slumped form."

lili "There you are, pumpkin. I was just about considering putting a cap on the night. Shall we go?"

"Jacques laughed and looked down at the glace in his hand. He placed it down on the table, as far away from himself as he could."

jacq "Thats probably for the best. Id started hitting on our new friend."

lili "Without me? Youre no fun, Jacques dear."

"A few more pleasantries were exchanged. Some winks from Liliana that felt different with the knowledge of what she and Jacques had been discussing. But, shortly after she spirited her man away with a wave."

hide jacques with dissolve
hide liliana with dissolve

"Rowan leaned forward in his seat. Without a conversation to distract, there was no escaping what needed to be done now. Someone was waiting for him."

$ rastCopperAccess = False

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('rastedel_debrief', triggers='week_end', conditions=('palaceStage == 2',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)



label rastedel_debrief:

scene bg14 with fade
show jezera happy behind bg14

"Rowan approached Jezeras door. She would expect a report on how his trip to Rastedel had gone, and Rowan had learned by now that such things were best handled sooner than later."
"He knocked on the door."

je "Come in~!"

"Rowan opened the door, and had to pause because of what he found. Jezera had company with another woman, it seemed."

menu:
    "Watch.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ bovineBondageWatch = True

        scene cg288 with fade
        show jezera naked happy behind cg288
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg288
        pause 3
        "Jezera was naked on her bed, and with her was a young woman. Rowan could have mistaken her for human, if not for her larger the normal mammaries, horns, and animalistic legs. It was a half-minotaur girl."
        "The demoness had the girl tied up, with her wrists behind her back, a harness made from rope pressing into her body, and even a taunt segment running between her legs. Other ropes emerged from the harness, linking to the bed, and leaving her hovering inches off it."
        "This was all having quite the effect on her. The half-minotaur's face was flushed red with arousal. Her eyes were sealed shut and her mouth was twisted by a series of moans that seemed to follow along so close after the previous one as to blend together into one long twisted sound."
        "Jezera, for her part, was entertaining herself by brushing two finger over the top of the crotch rope, pressing it even harder against her bound subjects clit. Her free hand glided over the knots that held the entire piece together."
        jump bovineBondage
    "Avert his gaze.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ bovineBondageWatch = False
        scene bg18 with fade
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        show jezera naked happy at midright with dissolve
        "Rowan saw just enough to notice that the girl whom Jezera was toying with was not human. She looked mostly humanoid, but her large breasts, the horns jutting out from her hair, and her strange cow-like legs told him that she must be a half-minotaur."
        "Jezera had her in some sort of elaborate bondage. Clearly she was having a bit of fun."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

label bovineBondage:

je "Yes, my hero?"

"Rowan leaned against the door frame with his arms crossed."

ro "My apologies. I didnt mean to interrupt your fun."

if avatar.corruption < 30:
    "He blushed slightly at the comment. Such open sexuality was still new to him."
else:

    "Rowan smirked to himself."

"Jezera didnt seemed perturbed at all. If anything, the movement of her hands along her captives body seemed to increase."

if bovineBondageWatch == True:
    "The girl moaned out and tried to squirm in her bonds. The stimulation effect was clearly getting to her. But, the rope held steady."

    scene cg289 with fade
    "Her captor seemed to have no time or energy for that though. She brought her hand back, and gave the girl a quick slap to her crotch. "
    "The girl let out a high pitched yelp, and shrunk back into her restraints. Still, she was now wiggling even more than she had been a moment before."
    "Jezera brushed her hand against the bed sheets, wiping the juices off. She didnt much change her expression during the act. Rowan knew she wasnt the sadist her brother was."

    scene cg288 with fade
    show jezera naked happy behind cg288
    show rowan necklace neutral behind cg288
    pause 2
else:

    pass

je "Not at all. Youre not interrupting much."
je "I visited the slave markets on a recent trip back home. The half breeds they sell there are not particularly pricey, but I took a liking to this one. She claimed she didnt like girls when I asked her. Is that still true, dear?"

halfm "No Mistress! I like girls! I like girls!"

"Jezera smirked wickedly."

je "So, as you can see, Ive been showing her the ropes. It is my duty to make sure she understands what is expected of her here. "

"Rowan shook his head. The longer he stayed here, the more predictable Jezeras antics had become."

ro "I returned from my mission to Rastedel, Mistress. As you commanded, Doran Raeve has been slotted back into noble politics, and I observed the court and its workings."

"Jezera nodded softly, and reverted her attention back to the girl."

if bovineBondageWatch == True:

    scene cg290 with fade
    show jezera naked happy behind cg290
    show rowan necklace neutral behind cg290
    pause 3
    "Jezera took two fingers, digging them around the rope. There was a wet sound as they entered the girls body."
    halfm "Ah!"
    "Her breath grew more and more intense. Her chest, with its massive heavy bosom, heaved up and down as much as the restraints would allow. Her inexperienced body, already overstimulated, was no match for Jezeras very skilled fingers."
    halfm "Ah! Ah! Ah!"
    "Jezera snickered softly."
    je "Shush dear. Your betters are speaking."
    "The girl slammed her lips shut as best as she could, but pathetic aroused noises kept on slipping from them."
else:

    pass

je "I do not believe that was all I asked you to do, Rowan. What about allies?"

"Rowan looked at the squirming halfbreed and then back at Jezera."

ro "Is there a way you could prevent her from hearing? She is new after all."

"Jezera sighed."

je "So mistrustful. Do you really believe my servants are so easily compromised?"
je "But, if it will make you feel better, then I suppose something can be done about it."

"All she did though was snap her fingers. There was not even any kind of physical change. Yet, he did smell something. It faintly smelled of sulfur."

je "One of the benefits of this being my room is all of the spells weaved in. For now, all that my new acquisition will hear will be white noise."
je "Isnt that right dear?"

"The Half-Minotaur didnt respond. It could have just been from the mind numbing pleasure she was being subjected to, but it really did seem like she hadnt even heard."

je "Now, you were saying?"

ro "My contact was Ameraine, correct? That is who you intended me to meet up with?"

if bovineBondageWatch == True:
    "Jezeras fingers still worked the poor girl's pussy. The change from whimpering to full on gasping for air showed just how close the girl was to cumming. The constant massage of the rope against so much of her skin combined with Jezeras ministrations were relentless."
else:

    pass

je "So you did manage to meet with her. Good. I can only hope you have not somehow wrecked our alliance."

ro "No. We spoke briefly. It seemed she was pleased with the effects of my presence."

if amerFirstSex == False:
    "Rowan decided not to mention the part where he had placed the alliance at risk by refusing a sexual encounter with her. Best if she didnt know about that."
else:

    pass

je "Excellent. Then with that-"

halfm "Mistress! I cant hold it back any longer! Mistress, Im going to-"

if bovineBondageWatch == True:
    "The girl shook violently. The ropes around the bed rattled and shook with her. At one point, he was even worried that one of the knots, a rather loose looking one whose weakness was no doubt caused by Jezeras laziness, might slip."

    scene cg291 with dissolve
    pause 2
    show cg292 with dissolve
    pause 2
    show cg293 with dissolve
    pause 2
    show cg294 with dissolve
    pause 2
    show jezera naked happy behind cg294
    show rowan necklace neutral behind cg294
    "When it finally ended, the girl laid back limp in her bonds. The rise and fall of her chest showed she was still alive. But, all energy had been drained from her body. She was entirely exhausted."
    "Jezera withdrew her hand and ran her tongue over it to collect the taste of the girls juices."
    scene bg18 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show jezera naked happy at midright with dissolve
else:

    "It seemed that the Half-Minotaur girl had reached her limit. In that moment, she came on Jeeras hand. Afterwards, Jezera had to stop talking for almost a minute to clean up. Meanwhile, the girl had gone limp with exhaustion."

je "Now then, with that distraction out of the way. I was going to say that you have completed your mission admirably."
je "Im not finished with Rastedel. It must fall if we are to succeed."
je "How do you feel about that, Hero?"

menu:
    "Remain silent.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "..."
        je "What? Dont have much to say?"
        "She giggled softly to herself."
        je "I suppose that matters little. Its not like you have much of a choice in the matter."
    "Detached acceptance.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro " If that is your command."
        "Jezera rolled her eyes."
        je "How obedient of you."
    "Agree heartily.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "..."
        ro "Being back there had an effect on me."
        ro "It reminded me of all of things I expected to get after the war."
        "Jezera sighed."
        je "And all of the ways they disappointed you?"
        ro "If I must be the one to do it. To bring an end to that entire little world. I think I could do that."
        "Jezera smirked softly."
        je "Thats the spirit."

je "One last thing."

ro "Yes?"

je "What is Ameraine like?"

ro "What?"

je "Ive never actually met her in person before. I know her only from correspondence and reputation. She was acquainted with my father, and I reforged that old contact. But, we have yet to actually meet."

"Rowan stroked his chin. It was strange that Jezera would seemingly trust a figure like Ameraine in a position of great influence, especially if the two had never even met."

ro "Shes clever and playful. She likes to put on games and show off her wit"

"Rowan had to consider the question. Certainly Ameraine had many similarities with Jezera. But, there was something different about them too. A sense he got from Ameraine, even when he didnt know her intentions in a particular moment."

ro "Shes very deliberate though. I cant explain it exactly. But, I get a sense from her like she plans each of her moves ten steps ahead."

"Jezera yawned to herself. Rowan knew her well enough to know that she was trying to hide her annoyance."

je "Sounds like my kind of woman then."
je "You may go."


if goal3_completed == False:
    je "Just remember that I expect you to complete your assigned task of bringing in another race as an ally. We need an army. Every day we dont have one, you are gambling with your life, my hero."
else:

    pass





"Rowan nodded softly, and left the room. Better to leave Jezera with her exhausted plaything. Better, as well, to leave Rowan with his thoughts."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

label rastInn:

scene bg40 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan sat down at the sparse desk next to his bed. A sheet of blank parchment and ink sat ready."
"If it was time to make a choice on who to side with, he was to call Ameraine so the two could make plans together."

label innMenu:
"The question was that. Was Rowan ready to choose who to side with?"

menu:
    "Yes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump chooseRastFaction
    "No.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rastMenu


label chooseRastFaction:

menu:
    "Side with Jacques and the Coppers." if copperJacquesMet:
        "Are you sure?"
        menu:
            "Yes.":
                $ rastAlly = "jacques"
                jump sideWithJacques
            "No.":

                jump innMenu

    "Side with Chancellor Patricia Crevette." if lodgeFirstMeetings:
        "Are you sure?"
        menu:
            "Yes.":
                $ rastAlly = "crevette"
                jump sideWithCrevette
            "No.":

                jump innMenu

    "Side with Duke Werden." if werdenConvinced == True:
        "Are you sure?"
        menu:
            "Yes.":
                $ rastAlly = "werden"
                jump sideWithWerden
            "No.":

                jump innMenu



label sideWithJacques:

"Regardless of the flaws and virtues of the other options, there were two facts about Jacques that stood out above the rest. The first was that he was capable, intelligent, and a natural leader of men."
"The second was that he had very little attachment to the way the Rosarian system currently worked. Rowan rather suspected that if he grew up in demon occupied territory, hed do rather well for himself."
"But, why select a man with his own will and his own capacity to achieve it over a puppet?"
"Well, that was simple enough. It would be better for everyone if there was an independent human actor in Rastedel when it was all over. One who could exercise some modicum of power. One who was on good terms with Rowan."
"Perhaps hed even be able to ensure the city went unmolested into the twins fold. A bloodless victory."
"When the letter was complete, Rowan ran it down to the bartender and returned to his room to wait. He didnt have to wait especially long."


show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve


amer "I go through all the trouble of giving you advice, and you dont listen to me."
amer "Its as though you dont enjoy our little friendship."

"Rowan lowered his head at the pale womans approach."

ro "Good evening, My Lady."

"Ameraine crossed her arms and stood in the center of the room."

amer "I fear Im not much in the mood for pleasantries this evening. Why ignore my recommendation?"

"Rowan expected this. It wasnt as though he would be able to do whatever he wanted without supervision. That was not how working for demons played out."

ro "I took the time to consider your advice, as well as the broader political situation. I believe that Jacques is the superior ally, even to Lady Crevette."
ro "The reason why is simple. If we back anyone besides him, I think well lose."



amer "Oh?"

ro "Youre right. Hes smart. Hes too smart to easily control. "
ro "But, the prospect of bringing down the city from the inside is challenging enough without him as an enemy. Of anyone, he has the greatest chance of successfully launching a coup and setting the city into chaos."
ro "At the end of the day, what matters to my Masters is that the city falls. Any other detail matters less. You may know Rastedel better, but I know Bloodmeen."

"Ameraine put a hand to her chin."
"In truth, Jezera actually tended to care a great deal about the mechanics of specific schemes, but if Rowan had one advantage in this conversation it was that Ameraine was pretty unfamiliar with her outside correspondence."

ro "If he proves troublesome, we can always do something about him after the city is secure. But, right now our prime responsibility is making sure that when Andras and the army arrive, the city is not prepared to stop him. "
ro "Everything else is secondary."
ro "Thus, Jacques is our man."



"Ameraine sighed."

amer "Im not sold, Rowan. I do not respond favorably to my advice being ignored. Not favorably at all. It is a very real possibility that you might find Jacques more willing to fight tooth and nail than Werden even"



amer "...But, there is a reason I spend so much time with the man. Hes not boring, Ill give you that."
amer "I will let him know youre prepared to join him via an intermediary."
amer "When youre ready, just go down to the Copper Club and pay him a visit. I am sure that youll be able to arrange the details amongst yourselves."

show ameraine neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

"Without anything further to say, the woman turned and began to sashay towards the door."

ro "Thank you. For trusting me."

amer "My darling, its hardly trust when there are backup plans. Id rather not use them. Best make sure your efforts are not for nothing."

hide ameraine with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan breathed a sigh of relief. Shed bought his rationale. Or at least, bought it enough to not stop him."
    "For the first time since his return to Rastedel, Rowan felt a bit of weight lift off his chest. Maybe there was a way he could make sure that the city and its people remained safe without openly crossing the twins."
    "There was hope."
else:

    "Rowan smiled to himself. Shed bought his rationale. Or at least, bought it enough not to stop him."
    "This was why it was so important for him to remain in power. Who else was able to examine the situation and find the best solution if not him? The twins were too emotional. The solansian were blind fools."
    "Who else could make the world a better place if not him?"


$ rastForkingPaths = True

$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return



label sideWithCrevette:

"It wasnt like he hadnt considered the other options. Ameraine had been right that Patricia was the figure with the most power closest to corruption. He was capable of reading that kind of thing now."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Depressingly capable."

"If anything, that gave Rowan some pause. Should he really do this?"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "She was a person. With hopes and dreams. They wanted to destroy those. Twist them. It wasnt like this was the first time hed seen this happen. But, the idea of it still weighed."
else:

    "If he tried to corrupt her, there was no way that Jezera and Andras would just allow him to maintain control over her. Hed essentially be handing them more power."

"But, at the end of the day, what other option was there? Jacques was snake and Werden was something else entirely."
"If he pushed for another candidate, then the chances of the mission failing. Patricia had to fall."
"When the letter was complete, Rowan ran it down to the bartender and returned to his room to wait. He didnt have to wait especially long."

show ameraine happy at midright with dissolve

amer "Come around to my point of view, huh?"

"Rowan shrugged."

ro "No one has a better grasp on the city then you do. I wouldnt have noticed it had you not pointed it out, but when I spoke to her I could feel the hunger coming off her."
ro "With the right bait, it should be possible to bring her around to our side."

"Ameraine chuckled to herself and leaned her slender frame close to the bed."

amer "You dont need to praise me every few seconds. Im not such a narcissist. The question that faces us now is how to go about it."
amer "Provided you actually make it into their ranks, of course."

ro "Do any of your sources know what theyd probably ask of me? Duke Raeve?"

"Ameraine shook her head."

amer "Were just going to have to find out. Ill have an intermediary put word of your interest back to Crevette."
amer "Youre going to have to go back and speak to her again to find out what she wants. Dont worry though, you should have less trouble getting into the lodge."

"Rowan sighed. Working with Crevette probably meant having to work with Werden too, if not indirectly. Was he really ready for this?"

amer "I believe that should be everything. Get some rest before you speak to her tomorrow. Gotta have you at tip-top shape for destroying a realm."

hide ameraine with dissolve
show rowan necklace concerned with dissolve

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Destroy a realm. The thought made his heart almost stop beating."
    "Perhaps it might have been better had he died a long time ago. Lots of people might not have suffered for his mistakes"
    "Was there ever going to be an end point?"
else:

    "Rowan sighed. Once he might have found the prospect of destroying the realm more distasteful. But, once felt like a long time ago now."
    "Even the past few days had helped to remove any lingering attachment to the Rosarian system. How had it survived this long ruled by such incompetent leaders?"
    "Maybe...maybe it deserved this. Maybe he was even doing Solansias work somehow. Maybe."
    "It deserved this. It truly did."

$ rastForkingPaths = True

$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return



label sideWithWerden:

"Was he really going to do this?"
"There was so much that Rowan could say about Werden. That he was the most heartless man in the kingdom? That he had no respect whatsoever for the common people? No respect for Rowan?"
"But, he was also the man most capable of pushing back against the twins."

if serveChoice == 1:
    "When he first accepted his servitude, it was to bide his time and do something about them. He would still be limited, even allied with Werden. But, perhaps he could nudge events in a way that would bring about the best result. This was the moment."

elif serveChoice == 3:
    "He thought about Alexia. If he used his position to help out Werden, then it might put him and his wife at risk. But, Rowan was...even after all this time...who hed always been. This was a risk he needed to take. "

elif serveChoice == 4:
    "Jezera had promised him, once, that they would make a better world together. Rowan still believed that. But, his heart burned at the prospect of what any plan would require. Maybe...just maybe...the best path laid in between Werden and Jezera."
    "It was something he was gambling a lot on."
else:

    "His heart burned with fear. What would the twins do if they found out that he was selecting Werden to defy them? Images of that dark cell hed spent so long in came back to his head."
    "He had to do this, though. He was still a hero. Right? Right?"

"When the letter was complete, Rowan ran it down to the bartender and returned to his room to wait. He didnt have to wait especially long."


show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve

amer "Id ask what in the six realms youre doing, but I assume you dont know yourself."
amer "Werden. Really? Have you lost your damned mind."

"Rowan leaned back in his chair. He expected this. It wasnt the most obvious choice, by any means."

ro "Im thinking quite clearly, My Lady."

amer "Then why Werden? The most incorruptible man in the entire realm?"

"Her expression shifted. It was hard to read what she was thinking."

amer "And I thought that you, more than anyone, would appreciate the value of vengeance. Werden has wronged you. You should wish him dead."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"There was something to the way she said it which gave him chills. Ameraine was no stranger to vengeance, it seemed. Something to make note of for the future."
"Did Rowan wish Werden dead truly?"

if avatar.corruption < 51:
    "In most situations, hed deny it. Rowan tried to understand his perspective. He did. But, now was not the time for denials."
else:

    "Perhaps Rowan might have answered differently in the past. But, much had changed. He truly did wish Werden dead. It made knowing what he had to do all the more difficult."

ro "Aye, I wish him dead. Of course I do. But, I am here on a mission. Bringing down Rastedel comes before anything. Even making the score with him even."
ro "...Because for better or for worse, there is one man who can bring down Marianne. Jacques cant do it. If we tried to replace him with Patricia, it would fall apart."
ro "Werden must be the one to take power, because he is the one most likely to pull it off. And the success or failure of the plans depends on the kind of chaos that would create."
ro "Destabilizing the city comes before everything. We can kill him when its all over."

"Ameraine tilted her head. Selling people on his hatred for the man was simple when Rowan truly did hate him."

amer "Thats a big if. You risk him taking the city and stabilizing the situation so quickly that it ends our chance to exploit the power vacuum."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Ameraine sighed."

amer "Werden, huh?"
amer "Fine. Ill get word through Duke Raeve and set up a one on one meeting. He might not even agree to the idea."
amer "Youre responsible for selling the idea up the chain to the pair who hold your leash."
amer "And dont forget for a moment that Im watching you. I will not see my plans ruined by anyone. Anyone at all."

ro "I will not forget for a moment, My Lady."

hide ameraine with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan breathed a sigh of relief. None of this would matter though if he couldnt persuade Werden to allow him into his inner circle. Now the real mission began..."

$ rastForkingPaths = True

$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return





label postForkCommonEnding:

scene bg40 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"When the meeting was over, Rowan retreated back to his room in the inn and laid back on the bed. He was expected to clear out the Abbey, but perhaps he could work his way into their confidence even further by taking it without the heavy casualties they expected."
"If only the orcs actually had been loyal to Bloodmeen. This would be a lot simpler."
"Rowan sighed and brought the amulet that Jezera had given him close to his lips."

ro "This is Rowan, reporting from the capital."

ro "I require your assistance..."

$ rastAllyChosen = True
$ verdoinCounter = 2


$ rastCopperAccess = False
$ rastLodgeAccess = False

$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return





label fall_of_crevette:

$ patriciaCorrupted = True

scene bg40 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan sat on his bed, arms crossed, and counted the seconds as they fled. Lady Patricia was going to be here soon. This was to be the centerpiece of the plan. The moment Patricia was brought aboard."
"Rowan wasnt alone in the room. Ameraine stalked back and forth like a cat."

amer "When will she be here? Having my time wasted is not a thing I accept idly."

ro "Soon. Chancellor Patricia received the time and location. But, you needed to be here beforehand. We need to discuss how the meeting will go."

"Ameraine brushed some of her long dark hair over her shoulder."

amer "Were simply going to tempt her, right? Or is there another element that I am missing?"

"Rowan nodded slowly. Hed been told to wait for the right moment by Jezera. But, that moment was now."
"He reached into a satchel by the bedside and pulled out the box that Jezera had gifted him with. Ameraine slid over and snatched it from his hand. It rattled softly when shaken. There was jewelry inside."

ro "From Mistress Jezera."

show ameraine happy at midright with dissolve

"Without a hint of sentiment, she tore the package open. A jeweled silver choker was revealed inside. In the center, and outlined along the different edges, were glittering sapphires."
"Rowan marveled at the sheer beauty of the thing, but Ameraine seemed more inclined to study it, almost as though shed opened a page in a book."

amer "Interesting."

ro "You recognize it?"

"She pointed to the side of the choker. Only now did Rowan realize that there was writing on it. Though, there would be no point trying to read it. The script was in some forbidden language."

show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve

amer "The runes on the edges. Yes. I dont know the spells off the top of my head. I am not much of an enchanter, I am afraid. But, easy enough to read. This is a fairly powerful charm."
amer "The runes here mean...well its hard to put into common tongue, but something like desire or Soul Want."

"She pointed to the runes on the other side."

amer "These ones are normal linking terms."
amer "And this one...hm"

"Rowan waited in silence as Ameraine deciphered the script. This was not his element."

amer "Its a binding amulet. Simple soul linking. "
amer "Feed in a desire, bind the desire to a pact. Then the subject is left mentally linking the two together in their mind."
amer "A perfect subordinate. Perhaps a bit of a single minded obsessive though. But, thats the problem with thought magic. Minds are meant to work as discrete wholes."

"Rowan grabbed the charm from her hand. It was so small. Small enough to roll about in his palm even. His other hand went to amulet around his neck."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "But, there was only so long he could even stand to hold such a thing. The charm went tumbling from his hand to the wooden floor. "
    ro "Theres evil in that thing."
    show ameraine happy at midright with dissolve
    "Ameraine chuckled to herself."
    amer "Of course, there is. Did you think we were going to corrupt her with childrens toys and flowers? A little bit of sex to get her warmed up, couldnt hurt, but this will help with the heavy lifting."
    ro "..."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "There isnt another way?"
    "Ameraine shrugged nonchalantly."
    amer "She gave it to you, didnt she? I doubt shed much take to the idea of it not being used. Besides, it makes both of our jobs much simpler."
    "Of course, it couldnt remain on the floor forever. Rowan scooped it up. As he did, his eye was caught on the large sapphire in the center. When it sparkled, he could have sworn there was movement. Something was inside of it. Or was it just his imagination?"
    "Ameraine was looking at him expectantly."
    show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve
    amer "She never intended for you to be the one to use it, did she?"
    "Was it so easy to tell?"
    ro "Im supposed to give it to you."
    "She held out her hand."
    amer "That makes it easier. I will handle the hard work. Youll just help me get her into the right mindset. "
    show ameraine happy at midright with dissolve
    amer "That much you are capable of, yes?"
    "Rowan placed the charm into her hands. Even that relieved him a bit. Now that he knew what it was, even holding it was stressful."
    ro "Ive done worse before, I suppose..."
else:

    ro "So, how would that play out in practice?"
    "Ameraine raised a skeptical eyebrow to him."
    amer "Jezera didnt tell you?"
    "Rowan kept his face empty. Jezera had told him to give the amulet to her and let her handle it. It wasnt as though he would break that command. But, something felt off about the idea of just telling her now. Like it would hand her power over the situation."
    ro "She told me that youd be able to explain its function to me. Jezera is not one for sitting around giving instructions."

    "She didnt seem pleased by that explanation. But, Rowan had the benefit of a closer relationship with the demoness. Still, it left him feeling the need to break the silence."


    "I dont know. You said it would be simple to operate, right?"
    amer "Well, simple enough."
    "She approached him and pressed one of her long nails to the charm."
    amer "I presume you must get her to put it on voluntarily. The effect requires the subjects mental participation. Overwhelm her but keep her following along with you. But, once you have her, theres a magic word trigger."
    "She scooped it up from his hand took a closer look at the runes."
    amer "One moment."
    "It only took a few minutes of study for the mysterious woman to arrive at an answer."
    amer "Aran-Uch-Ah."
    amer "Thats the word. Say it and the effect will come to life. At that point, all that is required is to ask her Soul Want and then to make her an offer for it."
    "Rowan nodded slowly and retook the amulet from her hand. This magic nonsense was beyond him. Yet, he could not fault its efficiency."
    amer "The soul binder should be able to use that information to produce a deal so to speak. "
    ro "Aran-Uch-Ah."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "For just a moment, as he said the words, there was a flicker. It was almost as though there were something inside of the large sapphire at the center. A shiver ran up his spine."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Ameraine stood by, waiting to hear the next detail. Rowans glance drifted back and forth between her and the charm."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Hed put so much work into personally corrupting Patrica. It was a perverse thing to even think, but wasnt this like a wolf handing off his kill to a more senior wolf whod simply stood at the sidelines?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "But, Jezera had told him to give Ameraine the charm. To let her operate it using her superior knowledge of magic. It was certainly a safer choice. Both in terms of the success of the plan"
    "...and safer if Jezera were to decide to dig deeper into this days events..."

menu:
    "Give Ameraine the charm.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ ameraineCharm = True
        $ rowanCharm = False
        "Rowan sighed. There really wasnt a point in being difficult with so much on the line. Ameraine gave him a quizzical look as Rowan placed the charm into her hand."
        amer "A prudent measure. I wouldnt dream of trying to pull the wool over her eyes. But, you may stay in the room nonetheless."
        "She flashed a sharp smile."

        show ameraine happy at midright with dissolve
        amer "Besides, shell be much easier to bring to bed with you there to guide her into the proper place."
        amer "You just need to follow my lead."
        "Rowan sat passively on the bed as Ameraine ran him through the plan. It was bold and forward. Not quite what hed do in this situation. But, hed spent enough time with Ameraine to trust her sense when it came to intrigue."
    "Keep the charm.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "His fingers closed around the charm."
        ro "Very well. Ill ask you to leave a little before I use it on her. Youll need to fill me in any other details of its operation before she arrives."
        show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve
        "Ameraine raised an eyebrow. The woman was an expert at intrigue. Itd take more than that to fool her."
        amer "Im not to stay for the ritual?"

        ro "Im not sure my Mistress wants to hand you that kind of power yet. She told me to corrupt Patricia myself. She might be quite displeased."
        ro "Besides, Patricia trusts me, but she doesnt trust you. You said the process requires the consent of the subject to work properly."
        "Rowan kept his face expressionless. Unlike Ameraine, he had a direct line to Jezera, and Rowan intended to fully exploit that."
        "After a few moments of consideration, Ameraines posture slouched. Rowan thought he saw something from the look in her eyes. Disdain perhaps?"
        amer "Fine. Stupid, but fine. Patricia is not of great interest to me either way. Take her. Leave her. Whatever. If you insist on completing the ritual yourself, then be my guest."
        amer "But, you understand that if you screw up, we have to kill her, right? Word cannot spread of Rowan Blackwell trying to corrupt court officials with black magic."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "He faked a laugh."
        ro "Ill kill her myself if it comes to that."
        $ ameraineCharm = False
        $ rowanCharm = True

















scene black with fade
pause 1
scene bg40 with fade

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The sun was now starting to set. Rowan could see it through his window. He was roused by a knocking at the door."

show patricia happy behind bg40

patr "So this is where youve been staying, huh? You should have told me you needed a room to stay in. My brother has a nice villa by the riverside in the Noble District that Ive been using."

"Rowan opened the door slightly to let his guest in."

hide patricia
show patricia happy at midright with moveinright

patr "Now, then. Before we get started with the meeting. I think its time that you...made good...on some of those promises you gave me the last time we"

show ameraine happy at edgeleft with dissolve

amer "Promises, Rowan? Sounds scandalous."

show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

"Patricias eyes shot Ameraine. The pale woman was laying on Rowans bed on her side. She looked like a lazy cat."

show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve

patr "Excuse me, who are you? What are you-"
patr "Wait, Ive seen you before. Youre part of Lord Mineurs circle, arent you? Who invited you here?"

"Rowan sighed and took a step back. Patricias eyes fiercely met Ameraines."

ro "Lady Crevette. Meet Lady Ameraine."
ro "Lady Ameraine. Meet Lady Crevette."
ro "Lady Ameraine has been my ally since I first returned to the Capital. Shes an incredibly valuable information broker."

show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

"Ameraine rose gracefully to a standing position, only to then bow forward respectfully. Lady Patricia took a few seconds to consider how to reply before offering a perfunctory curtsy. But, for a passing moment, Rowan thought he saw Patricia shoot him a nervous glance."

amer "Ive heard so much about you, My Lady."

patr "I see."

"Patricia turned back to Rowan. Hed spent the entire greeting watching, as though he were introducing a dog to a cat for the first time."

patr "I must admit, Im curious. Why is she here exactly?"

ro "I decided that shed be valuable for any plans we might come up with for strategy during the coup. She has inside knowledge that few others can match."

show patricia shocked at midright with dissolve

"Patricias eyes went wide as she processed the words coming from his mouth."

show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve

patr "She knows about the coup!? Did you tell her?"

"Before he could reply, Ameraine interjected."

amer "The reverse, Im afraid. He went snooping around your little lodge at my suggestion based on the whispers I was hearing. I may well have known about it before you did."
amer "Worry not though. My lips have been sealed shut when spending time with my bald-headed friend. I prefer backing a winner."

"A hush fell. Would Patricia buy that explanation so easily? Ameraine had said it with certainty, but Patricia easily could break into a panic. This was the first real test."

patr "..."

show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

patr "Fine. She can stay."

"Rowan exhaled."

amer "Do you drink, My Lady? I brought some fine red."

show ameraine neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Nobody really needed to answer the question. Now with a cup in her hands, Patricia settled at the little table and the others followed her. Ameraine and Patricia traded hesitant pleasantries. It was enough to help Patricias tone start to thaw."
"Then the topic of the meeting came to the fore. The coup. The following hour was spent going back and forth over the minutiae of the plan. The placement of troops, the chance of success. Most of all, where Duke Werden would be for the operation."
"Yet, Rowan couldnt help but notice Patricias posture. Straight back. Formal. She even kept her drinking within moderation. Her guard was still up, even as her familiarity with their strange third wheel grew."

show ameraine happy at edgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
show patricia shocked at midright with dissolve

"Not that Ameraine seemed to make it easy for Patricia to warm up. She kept on making jokes that Rowan recognized instantly as flirting. For her part, Patricia seemed to have little idea what to do with it. Every time Ameraine would reference sex, it left Patricia visibly flabbergasted."
"Once she even found an occasion to give Patricia a slap on the ass. Rowan had been as shocked as Patricia. Yet, also surprised that the noblewoman had not protested louder."
"Rowan didnt quite understand what Ameraine was doing. Was she testing Patricia?"

show ameraine neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

"After a time, it was Ameraine who addressed the spectral presence in the room. What topic of what would come after."

amer "In the case of a power struggle, I would place a good-sized bet that youd be able to bring Jacques or his successor on your side. Compared to other nobles, you have much more business acumen from years in administration."
amer "Rowan, meanwhile, is still beloved among the professional class. They respect competence and someone who can rise above his station."
amer "Even outside the noble quarter, youd be their choice of leader, My Lady."

"Rowan jumped in. If there were any hope of persuading Patrica, hed have to be involved."

ro "Combined with the support I can draw on from the northside, that would represent a sizeable coalition. Larger than any other potential leader of the purples could draw on."

"Patricias eyes studied the merchant quarter on the map at the table."

patr "Youre not totally wrong. But, the Coppers wouldnt just align with me for nothing. You strike me as the type who knows how to whisper in someones ear. But, you cant possibly be so good as to bring them around for free."

show ameraine happy at edgeleft with dissolve

amer "Youd be surprised, My Dear. You havent heard me try to whisper to you."



"Patricia rolled her eyes and looked exasperated. Shed been so effective and rebuffing Rowans advances for awhile, yet against Ameraines wiles she seemed lost. Naturally, Ameraine looked pleased with herself."

show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

patr "You must tell me the truth. Id have to give them something, wouldnt I?"

show ameraine neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

amer "A portion of the council seats that used to go to the priests, probably. An end to the quota system and limits on the internal movement of goods. Offer that and theyre yours."

show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve

"That only earned an angry scoff from Patricia."

patr "Pah. Those damn spice merchants and profiteers. Every last one of them thinks they can run the state economy more than I can."

show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

patr "Hrmmm."

"Patricia leaned back in the chair. As the moments dragged on, that turned to furrowed eyebrows and the relaxation her posture had developed went away."

patr "What does it matter?"
patr "You talk as though we will wake up tomorrow and Werden will no longer command the faction. I apologize, My Lady, but that just isnt how it works."

"She rose from her chair and walked back slightly. She hung between the table and the door. Yet, her eyes hung on Rowan and Ameraine still."

show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve

patr "The truth remains. You cannot hide it. Would this hypothetical plan of yours require that Duke Werden be taken off the board somehow?"

"Rowan just shrugged his shoulders and drank a bit from his own glass of wine."

ro "Honestly? Probably."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan closed his eyes and breathed inwardly. There was a role he needed to play here."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "While he is in action hed be impossible to replace and would never accept the control of another. But, during the chaos of the coup, he can be removed from play. We know when there will be an opportunity. "


if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "His voice cracked slightly as he said it. Rowan had to struggle to keep his speech straight else he seem out of his depth."

ro "Once hes gone, who can challenge you for leadership? His sons lack his obvious fire and authority. None of the other dukes would be able to put together a coalition fast enough."
ro "But, we could have the city guard, the merchants, the normal people, and at least a portion of the nobles aligned behind us before anyone else even realizes what is happening."

show patricia shocked at midright with dissolve

"Patricia froze where she was standing and looked at him with new eyes."

patr "Rowan. Youre openly talking about assassinating Duke Werden. I may not like him, but hes a duke."

"Ameraine raised an eyebrow."

amer "Youre also talking about overthrowing the right hand of the Baron appointed by the Goddess herself. Surely everything is on the table."

show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve

patr "No one is considering killing her."

amer "My lady, do you truly believe you will take over the capital and overthrow the existing order without having to kill people?"
amer "I had not believed you to be such an innocent thing."

"Patricia crossed her arms. "

patr "How dare you!?"
patr "This..its different. Were at war and that bitch is losing it. It has to be done."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan rose to his feet and walked over to Patricia. She didnt recoil at his approach. A good sign. Neither did she object when he placed a hand on her shoulder."

ro "My Lady. Im not sure Werden being in charge would fix the problem of the war either. "
ro "He is a hard man. Perhaps too hard to really win in a war of this sort. The demons will simply melt back and refuse to do battle with him. Would his men really follow such a strict disciplinarian for long enough to do the hard work of rooting them out?"

show patricia sad at midright with dissolve

"She sighed and looked away."

patr "I dont want to kill him. I dont."

"Rowan didnt give her the comfort of not meeting his eyes. He tilted her chin so they would remain face to face."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "If we kill him, you can be in charge. The council is yours. The country is yours. You can make the hard choices needed to defeat them."

patr "But, murdering a duke? How could I do such a thing?"

show ameraine happy at edgeleft with dissolve

"That was when Ameraine broke the moment. After a loud yawn, she interjected into the moment."

amer "Stab him. Poison Him. The same way you murder anyone else, I would say."

show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve

"Patricia shot her a dark glare."

if ameraineCharm == True:
    patr "You know exactly what I meant."

    show ameraine neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "Ameraines face hardened in a way Rowan hadnt seen it harden before."
    amer "And you do not appear to know what I meant. I bore of this."
    "Ameraine too left her seat, but rather than joining them, she perched herself atop the table and crossed her legs."
    show patricia shocked at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan and Patricia both took a step back."
    amer "Lady Crevette. Why are you even here?"
    "The accusation left Patricia sputtering."
    patr "Because Rowan-"
    amer "I do not have endless tolerance for games. You are here because you want something. Were you content with your life as it had previously existed, you would not be in a room with Rowan and I discussing such hypotheticals."
    patr "..."
    "Rowan closed the distance back to the table. This hadnt been in the plan. He didnt know what Ameraine was doing, but it seemed to be messing up everything. How long could she treat Patricia this way without sending the noblewoman running?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    if avatar.corruption > 60:
        "Although, it was amusing. Hed give her that much."
    ro "Lady Ameraine, I dont think that you need to be so direct."
    amer "I think you need to be more direct."
    amer "I enjoy skulking around the point as much as the next woman. But, the truth is in front of us and we may as well put it on the table. "
    "She trained her gaze on Patricia. A direct challenge."
    amer "You are here because there are things you want, Patricia. Things that Rowan and I can give you."
    show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve
    "Patricas hands shook and balled into fists. Now she too marched forward. Even standing up, she still was half a head shorter than the other woman."
    patr "I am a lady. The daughter of the Gordon Crevette. Just because you are some friend of Rowans does not mean that-"
    show ameraine happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Ameraine giggled playfully, cutting off Patricias protestations."
    amer "I will make this more simple still."
    "Without warning, Ameraine dug her hand into Rowans shirt and dragged him headfirst into a kiss. Rowan nearly jumped, his fight or flight instincts coming into focus. Ameraine moved her hand so fast, even Rowans strong reflexes were left struggling."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "But, once he realized what was happening, he let himself melt into the kiss."

    show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve
    patr "Wait. Hey-"
    "Rowan blinked softly as the kiss broke. Patricias face had gone fire red at the sight."
    amer "Did that make you mad, Patricia?"
    show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve
    patr "Yes. Yes, it did."
    "Patricia answered through her teeth, barely able to able to break a grimace."
    amer "Why?"
    patr "Because I-I.."
    amer "Because you have been waiting to kiss him the entire time?"
    "There was a pause. Patricia seemed to try on different replies, like dresses, at a store, before arriving at the one she knew she had to pick all along."
    patr "...Yes. Yes because Ive been waiting to do that the entire time."
    amer "Rowan, would you object if Patricia kissed you?"
    "Rowan looked back and forth between them. Ameraines switch in plans was started to make more sense to him. Had all of that teasing earlier just been feeling her out?"
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Not especially, no."
    amer "So there you have it. Just kiss him."

    "Patricia looked to Rowan and then back to Ameraine, never deciding on whom her eyes should rest. She brought a thumb to her lips and bit it softly."
    patr "Here? In front of you? Werent we-"
    amer "This is the Lady Crevette with years of sexual experience? Blushing like a maiden at as chaste suggestion as a kiss?"
    patr "..."
    "That seemed to settle it. Stiffly, as though doing so were a way of giving spite to Ameraine, Patricia marched right up to Rowan. There was a lingering moment with their lips mere inches from each other."
    "Then, Patricia leaned up and planted a long delicate kiss on Rowans lips. Rowan placed his hands on her sides. It only broke when Patricia turned to Ameraine with a triumphant expression."
    patr "There. Happy?"
    amer "Progress, but not there yet."
    patr "Excuse me?"
    show ameraine naked neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Without warning, Amerianes hands went to dress. Patricia and Rowan gawked as she threw the dress off. Neither of them seemed to notice Patricia slip out of his grasp."
    "Ameraine retook her former position, now stripped down to nothing but black lace underwear and a pair of heels so long and thin that they could probably pierce skin."
    patr "I had not expected..."
    amer "Yes, of course. You had not expected me to undress here and now at the table. There are rules of decorum, after all."
    "She yawned. Ameraine had a strange comfort in her nudity. Not the flaunting Rowan was used to expecting from Jezera, but a humble nonchalance."
    amer "But, I wanted to lose my clothes. So I did."
    "Somehow, that answer didnt seem to satisfy Patricia. She stood frozen like an animal newly caught in a trap."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan was left to reflect on this. He was used to more...sexual tactics by now. But, Ameraine had never mentioned using one. After all, as far as they both knew, Patricia was not interested in women."
    "Was Patricia interested in women?"
    amer "Easy right? Im going to show you something else."
    "Ameraine pushed further. She raised one of her heels and pressed it hard against Patricias chest. The supple flesh of the other womans breast was indented by the force of the heel."
    "Yet, Patricia still didnt run away. She only seeded space to Ameraine, taking a step back. Her face had gone totally white."
    amer "You didnt just come here to get a kiss from Rowan, did you?"
    patr "We just met one another and youre just-"
    "Her weak protestations were cut off by a loud tsk."
    amer "No more games. You came to be fucked."
    patr "I-"

    scene cg1109 with fade
    show ameraine naked neutral behind cg1109
    show patricia neutral behind cg1109
    show rowan necklace neutral behind cg1109
    "Ameraine slowly lifted herself from the table. Her foot angled downward. The effect was simple. There were only two ways Patricia could go, further away or down. She went down."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "In the span of seconds, she had Patricia lying on the ground, pinned by her heel. Rowan watched in shock."
    elif avatar.corruption > 60:
        "In the span of seconds, she had Patricia lying on the ground, pinned by her heel. Rowan watched in approval."
    else:
        "In the span of seconds, she had Patricia lying on the ground, pinned by her heel. Rowan watched in awe."
    "Patricia winced. The heel was really digging into her breast. The squirming woman on the ground seemed so distant from the sarcastic but proper woman Rowan had come to know."
    "Shed made herself vulnerable for Rowan. And Ameraine was using every inch of that vulnerability."
    patr "Wait. Wait. Please wait. I wasnt"
    amer "What do you want?"
    "Patricia whimpered. Ameraine was applying more pressure."
    patr "..."
    patr "I want...I want him to fuck me."
    amer "Indeed. What else."
    "Her shock and confusion had given way to desperate panic. She wriggled helplessly, looking back and forth between the towering forms of Rowan and Ameraine."
    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        "A smirk slowly drifted on his face. Perhaps this could be fun for him as well."
    "It was time to jump in. If Ameraine was to be the pressing heel, Rowan needed to be the open hand."
    ro "Tell us, Patricia. You need to be open about what you want."
    ro "Then we can give you everything that youre looking for."
    patr "E-everything?"
    amer "Everything."
    "Patricia forced her eyes closed. Her cheeks were flushed. No doubt the humiliation was beginning to mount."
    patr "I want...I want more."
    amer "Of this?"
    patr "Y-yes."
    "Ameraine lifted her heel up, then cruelly brought it back down in the same spot. Patricia cried out so loud that Rowan was worried others in the inn might hear."
    amer "What else?"
    patr "I want more...s-sexually."
    amer "When was the last time you truly felt pleasure?"
    "The dark woman finally let her heel of Patricias breast...only to glide it ever so slowly downward, brushing the tip of the heel over Patricias chest. Patricias eyelashes fluttered, and her right hand went to the side of her neck."
    patr "So long"
    "She let out a loud groan as the heel reached between her legs."
    amer "Good. And we can provide you with that pleasure. But, only because you were open about what you wanted."
    "Ameraine turned back to Rowan."
    amer "Rowan, do you have any objections to fucking Patricia?"
    show rowan necklace happy behind black
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "Rowan faked a smile."
    else:
        "Rowan let out a laugh."
    ro "None whatsoever."
    "He needed no cue. His hand went to the bottom of his shirt and pulled it effortlessly over his head. Next, he moved to his belt."
    "Patricias attention was taken, finally, from the woman above her, to watch the show. Ameraine may have her down on the floor, but it was Rowan where her eyes settled."
    "As if in answer, Ameraine pulled her heel back. Patricia let out a groan in answer to its sudden absence."
    amer "What are you waiting for? Werent you the one who said you wanted more?"
    scene bg40 with fade
    show ameraine naked neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    show rowan necklace aroused naked at midleft with dissolve

    show patricia happy at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan could practically sense the heat rising from Patricia. A decade of sexual repression all coming out at once. Yet, she still hesitated. She just laid back, even without Ameraines foot keeping her down."
    "Rowan jumped in."
    ro "Its okay. Really. This is just how Lady Ameraine plays."
    patr "I-I see. Quite aggressive."
    "Patricia laughed to herself."
    amer "I prefer the term interesting."

    "Rowan knelt down and helped Patricia with her clothes. Soon her garments graced the floor. Her eyes fell lower towards newly disrobed parts of Rowan. She bit her thumb, glance firmly placed on his cock."
    amer "It truly has been a while, hasnt it?"
    "Patricia huffed, but otherwise didnt reply. Instead, she pushed softly on Rowans muscular chest. An unmistakable message. Rowan laid back."
    amer "There we go. A little initiative."
    patr "Just because Im rusty doesnt make me a virgin."
    amer "Prove it."

    scene cg583 with fade

    show patricia happy behind cg583
    show rowan necklace aroused naked behind cg583
    pause 3
    "Patricia moved above Rowan into a kneeling position. Her sex positioned itself mere inches from Rowans cock. The proximity alone was enough to make him stiffen. He could feel the heat and wetness even over the inches that still remained apart."
    ro "Its okay, Patricia. Really."
    "Now, the movement began. Patricia brushed the lips of her pussy against the underside of Rowans manhood and began to grind. Nothing fast or frantic. Just the slow rubbing, the slow pressure, of body against body."
    "For Rowan, the sensation was most powerful on the sensitive underside of his cock. He could feel her lower lips and how wet they were. He could even feel the little stubbles of shaven hair from atop her pussy."
    "Patricia groaned out. Apparently, Rowan was not the only one who this felt good for."
    "Rowan rolled his hips. Despite the weight, he was still strong enough to set the rhythm. Patricia moved hers as well, matching his timing."
    "The two were not even yet fucking, and already the sensations began to mount in intensity. Their bodily reactions raised in visibility and in volume."
    "But, Ameraine did not seem quite as much a fan of this. She had retreated to her chair and watched with one hand supporting her chin. She was about to interject when Rowan shot her a look."
    "Her strategy of provocation had worked better than anticipated. But, what Patricia needed right now was time to get worked up."
    "Ameraine would not have to wait too long, however. Soon, Patricia was writhing and grinding. Rowan could feel how far shed advanced by how lubricated the grinding was making his shaft."
    patr "Im...Im ready."






    "There was no challenge as Patricia lowered herself again, this time on to his cock. She was so wet that Rowan fit right in. The only challenge was the tightness. It was a pussy that had not been filled like this in a long time."
    "The effect was immediate though. With her sudden feeling of being filled and Rowan feeling cock pushed back upon by tightness, they both let out a low groan at the same time."
    "Patricia worked her hips up and down eagerly. There was some stiffness to her movement. But, she still had the muscle memory for what she had to do."
    "The force of Rowans upward thrusting proved strong enough to make her generous breasts flip. The sound of their bouncing joined the chorus of moans that grew from her lips."
    "Rowan grit his teeth. From this position, she controlled much of the pace, but he still threw his energy at working himself up. His chest rose and fell to mirror her body."
    patr "More..."
    "Ameraine watched the affair with dispassionate interest."
    "The movement of hips and bodies built and built. Patricia moaned out for the world to hear. Who cared if there was a pub right below. She had years of pent up energy to work out."
    patr "...More...More...More"
    "Rowan found himself surprised by her energy. She pressed down on him harder and took him deeper with each new moment. The deeper he went, the more intense the rings of sensation."
    "Rowans eyes closed for a second and a groan slipped out. When they opened, the situation had changed."
    amer "Room for one more?"

    scene cg584 with fade

    show patricia happy behind cg584
    show rowan necklace aroused naked behind cg584
    show ameraine naked happy behind cg584
    pause 3
    "Ameraine had taken up position kneeling behind Patricia. Her slender fingers roamed the naked womans body."
    "Patricia could only wordlessly nod in agreement. But, Ameraine did manage a sound from the other woman a moment later. Patricia squeaked at the top of her lungs when Ameraines fingers pinched down on Patricias nipples."
    "Now Rowan and Ameraine worked her from two angles. Rowan held her down by the hips and pounded her with every ounce of stamina. Ameraine brought her lips Patricias ears and whispered dark and erotic words."
    "The more Ameraine whispered, the more Ameraine toyed with her nipples, the more lost in the pleasure Patricia seemed."
    patr "More. More. More. M-more"
    "Still, the more turned on Patricia got, the more erratic her movements became. From her position, she applied constant pleasure. Rowan was barely able to focus himself. Everything was swimming."
    "In a way, he became almost a prop in the proceedings. Patricia danced to Ameraines whispers."
    amer "You cant resist dear. Let all your needs out."
    "The room suddenly filled with a long low groan. Even as out of it as he was, Rowan could tell what was happening. The spasming that replaced the thrusting. The juices running down the side of his cock. She was cumming."
    patr "I..fuck. I cant control...Fuck."
    patr "...More"
    "Ameraines nipples dug harder into Patricias nipples, earning a loud squeal. Still shaking, she hadnt stopped moving her hips. She hadnt stopped fucking him. The pleasure had reached so high he couldnt speak."
    amer "No more barriers. No more lies."
    amer "Feeling what you want. Doing what you want. Taking what you want."
    amer "More..."
    patr "...More."
    "The pounding was nearing a pitch. Rowans groaning joined Patricias frantic sounds. At this pace, he wasnt sure how much longer he could hold on."
    amer "Rising and rising..."
    patr "Y-yes"
    "Rowan pumped wildly. His hands dug into Patricias hips. A sheen of sweat was forming on his chest."
    "Patricias body answered just as wildly. She pumped and bounced. Her body rolled into Ameraines."
    amer "One more...Almost there...."
    patr "M-m-more"
    "Rowan saw white. A barrier was breaking. He couldnt hold it anymore. He couldnt hold it anymore."
    amer "And...cum."
    "And then it hit."
    "Patricia came first. This orgasm came even stronger than the one before. She screamed out and slumped forward, hands on Rowans chest. The force of it was so strong that it pushed away Ameraines hands."

    scene black with fade

    show patricia happy behind black
    show rowan necklace aroused naked behind black
    show ameraine naked happy behind black
    "But, Rowan came too hardly a second later. He held to her body for dear life as his cum spurted out. The tension lifted, and with it came a moment of bliss."
    ro "Fuck."
    "He started to soften slowly. The space of it gave room for hot white cum to drip from between her legs."
    "Rowan and Patricia panted in unison. Sweat covered their bodies. In that moment, their drifting eyes crossed paths."
    "Ameraine had already risen back to her feet, in the meantime."
    amer "Oh dear. Were still not done. I hope you saved some energy. Because now its time for you to do something that will please me."
    patr "...Huh?"
    "Patricias eyelashes fluttered. Ameraine retreated to the table and returned holding an object familiar to Rowan. The silver and sapphire choker."
    amer "But, first. Would you be a dear and put this on for me?"
    "She placed the amulet into Patricias still shaking hand. Rowan himself was struggling to focus, and he knew why Ameraine was doing this. He could only guess at Patricias confusion."
    "Yet, the strange gem seemed to transfix the woman."
    patr "I...Its so pretty"
    "Eyes still fluttered, she brought the charm to her neck and did the clasp. Rowan almost thought he saw the central sapphire glitter."
    "Ameraine gave a pleased nod."
    amer "Good. Now lets keep the fun going. I know youre really going to love this next part."
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "What was this woman doing? Rowans eyes narrowed. Ameraine had agreed to let him sway her. She was going to ruin everything."
    ro "Thats not something you just {i}say{/i}."
    amer "And yet, I did."
    "Rowan quietly balled his hand into a fist. A gesture he made sure the pale woman would note."
    ro "Would you mind excusing us for a time, My Lady?"
    ro "Your contribution has been most valuable, but I think Lady Crevette and I need some time together to discuss the plan. "
    show ameraine neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Ameraine let out a small huff, thin arms crossing over her frame."
    amer "I wouldnt dare intrude, of course. Fine. I have my own business to attend to. Well be seeing each other a good deal in the future, I suspect."
    "The two exchanged a terse goodbye. Patricia didnt interject, but her eyes trailed Ameraine, all the way to the door."
    hide ameraine with moveoutleft
    "The noblewoman waited a few seconds after the door slammed before speaking."
    show patricia happy at midright with dissolve
    patr "Where did you even find that woman?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan shrugged."
    ro "She was useful when I was setting up back in the capital. At times, she still is."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "But, not quite so useful as she thinks she is. Not by a long shot. When dealing with her for an extended timeframe, its easy to grow weary."
    patr "Hmph."
    "The Lady went for the bottle of wine. A loud {i}pop{/i} reverberated off the rooms thick walls."
    patr "Its good that she brought wine. Id have grown even wearier of her, otherwise."
    "Soon, there were glasses of wine in front of both of their places. But, just as fast, the liquid disappeared into their lips. When it was done, Patricia went to Rowans bed to sit. She tested it playfully. No doubt she was used to more ostentatious arrangements."
    patr "Still. Is it true? Wed have to remove Werden ourselves?"
    "Feeling a bit more light headed, Rowan followed her to the bed. His fingers reached out to the strap of her dress and toyed with it."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Its not like Im happy about it either."
    ro "But, youve always known that the man is likely to create problems. Hes too inflexible. Some peasant would ask for bread and hed hang them. His rule would end in disaster."
    patr "-And would ours truly go much better?"
    "Rowan retreated back to the table and poured another pair of wine glasses for them."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I could tell you about it if you like."
    "Patricia nodded and took the offered glass from his hand."
    ro "An able administrator sitting at the helm, ensuring that the coffers are full, and the wheels of government keep turning. No debate, no whining sycophants to tell you no. {i}You{/i} get the last word. A thriving economy, a well run capital."
    ro "-And happy peasants too. Theyd know they have a man in court who speaks for them."
    ro "No new demon war, either. I saw the Astarte first hand. I know the mistakes the commanders made. Were I in command, wed never have lost."
    patr "Oh? Did the farm boy grow an ego all of a sudden?"
    "She took a greedy sip from her drink. Rowans eyebrow scrunched."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve


    if avatar.corruption > 59:
        "She was just teasing him, but it was hard not to react with anger. How could anyone be so stupid as to think those preening Rosarian generals were a match for him?"
        "In fact, if the point of comparison was Astarte, he already had already proved it beyond a doubt..."
    ro "Its the truth, Patricia. If we were in charge, Rosaria would be better run, better defended, and far more prosperous."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "The two unthanked saviors of the realm. Its unrewarded savior and marginalized steward. Think what we could do."
    if avatar.corruption > 59:
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

        "Rowan punctuated his words with a long drawn out kiss. An indication that the time for careful consideration was over."
    else:
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan had to pause for a moment to collect himself. Patricia was slumped back in her chair, chewing over his words."
        "The impulse to act had come to him. This was the perfect moment to make his move, while she was thinking of the two of them together."
        "Yet, something held Rowan back. A vague sense of a line being crossed. It became almost a physical thing. Like to cross it would take real physical exertion."
        "But, Rowan had long ago settled on his course of action. Such waning scruples did not hold for long."
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

        "So, right as the lady moved to answer him, Rowan bent low and kissed her."
    "Her lips tasted still of the wine. Rowan was sure his did as well."
    "The noblewoman let out a moan of assent and opened her mouth to give Rowan full access. Soon, their hands were exploring each others bodies as eagerly as their tongues were."
    "Rowan pushed her backwards on the bed. She let out a little giggle, but otherwise responded by stretching out on the bed. Miraculously, she held tight to her wine. She didnt spill a drop."

    "Of course, her clothes would have to go. Her giggle turned to a groan as Rowan pulled away her dress."
    patr "You had yet to see me naked."
    ro "A mistake."
    "A single of her short fingers went to his chest and teasingly traced a circle."
    patr "...One that must be answered by punishment?"

    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    if avatar.corruption > 59:
        "Rowan flashed a shadowed smirk. A fun idea was coming to him. One he never would have imagined in the past."
        "Who said you couldnt mix business and pleasure?"
    else:
        "Rowan had to take a second to collect his thoughts. This seduction game often felt like entering a duel with another persons sword. The balance was all wrong."
        "But, slowly the genesis of an idea came to him."
    ro "Stand up straight for me, Patricia."
    "There was a hint of hesitation. Some searching for a motive behind Rowans eyes. But, the curious noblewoman eventually worked her way off the bed. She took up a pose with her hips cocked and her arms crossed over her chest."

    patr "Like this?"
    "Rowan leaned back, adopting the mannerisms of a self assured patrician. Or at least, as close to it as he could approximate."
    ro "Like this, Mlord? Try it like that."
    "Patricia gave a small roll of her eyes."
    patr "Like this, My Lord?"
    ro "Hrm. No, not quite."
    ro "Youve seen servants your whole life. You cant truly say you dont know what it looks like when they stand at attention."
    ro "Back straight, hands to the side, looking straight ahead."
    patr "It is not as though Ive been taking notes, Rowan."
    "Next, she tried to adopt the pose Rowan described. Certainly, her back straightened out. With the curves of her frame, it had the effect of prominently displaying her large and exposed breasts."
    patr "Do I have it now?"
    ro "Uh uh uh. Youre forgetting something."
    "She rolled her eyes again. But, from the way her lips twisted to a wicked little grin, Rowan suspected she was starting to enjoy this."
    "She called out in a sing-song voice. Almost an approximation of the dainty tone a female servant was often expected to take."
    patr "Do I have it correctly {i}now{/i}, Mlord?"
    "He openly scrolled his gaze up and down her body. To emphasize the point, he even made a show of tilting his head, as though he were an appraiser at the market."
    ro "Better."
    ro "Now then, be a good girl and bring me some wine. A certain greedy guest has been drinking up most of it."
    "Without a word of complaint, she grabbed up both of their goblets and sashayed back to the table. The way she swayed her rear as she walked had unmistakeable connotations."
    "He watched in silence as she poured his goblet full. But, when she tried to top off hers, Rowan interjected."
    ro "What are you doing? Do servants normally drink with the lords when commanded to bring wine?"
    "She blinked twice, as if trying to process words that didnt make sense. Then came an answer, paired with a sigh of relief."
    patr "Of course not, Mlord."
    ro "If you ask nicely, I might be generous enough to share."

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    "She returned, posture a little straighter this time, and held out the goblet to him. But, now it was her turn to surprise him. She sank down to her knees, head lowered, and held up the goblet."
    patr "Would Mlord please be so kind as to spare a humble servant some wine?"
    if avatar.corruption > 59:
        ro "Heh."
    else:
        ro "..."
    ro "Just a sip."

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    "Rowan tipped his goblet forward to her, hand still firmly on the base. It was not for her to hold. She brought her head low to the edge of the cup, and sipped from it."
    if avatar.corruption > 59:
        "Naturally, this was too good an opportunity to pass up. A cruel smile framed his face as he suddenly tilted the goblet, sending a surprising amount of wine forward."
        "She coughed from the surprise, red wine trailing down her lips over her bare breasts."
    "But before she could get too greedy, Rowan took it back. Patricia was forced to watch as her lowborn companion drained the only cup of wine."
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    "When he finished, he rose to his feet. Even when she wasnt on her knees, he towered over her. To emphasize the disparity, he gracefully gripped her chin and tilted it upwards with the slightest touch of force."
    ro "The hair is wrong. Too neat. Servants dont get their hair dressed up fancy like."
    "His hand rifled through her neatly styled hair and undid the delicate bonds hold it together. Long hair tumbled down her hair in an undignified display."
    ro "Hrmm. I should have prepared a serving girls uniform for you, shouldnt I?"
    ro "Something to show you off."
    ro "Its not too late though. I can grab a peasants rags from downstairs and send you into town to fetch more proper attire."

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    "That final implication earned a shocked gasp and outraged expression. She reached out and gave him a light smack."
    patr "Rowan! I would be seen! Even as a game, thats over the line!"
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    "Rowan laughed to himself. But, inside he was a brooding stormcloud. Shed just shown some defiance. If he didnt act fast, she might break the scene he was setting."
    "What would Andras do here? For all his faults, that man knew how to project confidence. The answer was obvious, the demon would likely use sudden aggression as a chance to regain control over the situation."
    "Thats what Rowan did. Keeping a silly grin on his face to ensure it came across as playful, he reached down to her exposed bosom and twisted her nipple."
    ro "Thats My Lord to you, still. You gotta remember it."

    patr " Mmf."
    "Patricia let out a low sound, halfway between a squeak and a moan. She peered up, over the tangles of her released hair, meeting Rowans eyes with an unforeseen intensity."
    patr "How else should I serve you, Mlord?"
    "Her voice came sultry and low. Naturally, to pair with it, came a subtle movement of her tongue against her lips."

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    "Rowan released her nipple and marched back to the table and his chair. Freed from his hand, she let out a drawn out pant."
    ro "Pour me some more wine...then service me while I eat."
    patr "Service?"
    "Casually, he reached down to his breeches and undid the front."
    ro "Service."

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    "Soon, Rowan was leaning back at the table, taking his time to enjoy the fine wine. Patricia was also engaged in a tasting of a different sort."
    "He had her naked, under the table, with one hand and her lips wrapped around his cock. Her tongue slowly danced up and down the sensitive underside. It was the work of an experienced woman, albeit one whose technique had some rust. "
    "She took it slow, drawing out the sensation. Rowan tried his best not to let the sensation eke out a sound from him, although here and there he couldnt stop himself from grunting."
    "After some time, he used her sweeping undone hair as a handle, and tilted it just enough so that shed look him straight in the eyes. A perfect vantage point to see her face contort around his manhood."
    ro "Wipe it totally spotless now. What good is a servant who cant clean?"
    "As much as her posture would allow, she gave an eager nod. But, when she went back to work, the lesson of his prior action had been learned. She kept her eyes up, trained on him. Even as her head started to pump faster, she never broke eye contact."
    patr "Totally clean, Mlord. Every inch"

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    "She broke from the task, but didnt avert her glance. A mess of her saliva remained as a trail for her lips to his stiff cock."
    patr "Please...more"
    "In some ways, this was an act of rebellion. He hadnt told her to stop, after all. Yet, he couldnt deny it. He wanted more too."
    ro "Such a haughty servant, asking for such things."

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    "With a hand in her hair, he pulled her roughly back to her feet. But, she would not remain there for long. Next, he slammed her down, although careful not to truly harm her, against the surface of the table."
    "Patricias mouth widened into a long gasp the entire time. Force to the table, she clutched at it with her nails. Almost certainly, the wood was already scratched."
    patr "Ah. Youre right. So haughty. Fuck. Need to be...taught a lesson."
    patr "...Been so long..."
    "His eyes trailed her body. The wiggle of her hips was unmistakable."
    "His own hand trailed back to his cock, fingertips running over the saliva coated length of it. Certainly, if nothing else, he was quite lubricated."
    "It made it much easier when he began to work himself into her ass, tip first."
    patr "There!? But, I havent in so-"

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    "He silenced her with another rough tug of her hair."
    ro "Who said you could complain? "
    ro "Servants do whatever"
    ro "I"
    ro "Want."
    "The only answer she could give was a moan. As it finished, she pressed her face down against the table and repositioned to better fit his length."
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    "His cock descended into her slowly. It was as though each segment of his length was its own little struggle. Each time, her asshole would inevitably lose, ceding more and more room to him. The shivering of her body grew and grew."
    "Then, fully submerged, into her, Rowan began to move. He didnt give her long to adapt before picking up the pace. After all, she was supposed to be the one serving him here, wasnt she?"
    patr "Fuck. I havent felt...Fuck...Solansia above"
    "Her body slammed forward and back against the table, large breasts being shoved around uncontrollably. The harder he fucked her, the higher the pitch of her voice went."
    ro "Thank...Your...Lord."
    patr "Th-thank you...Ml-"
    "She threw her head back and howled out a long grown. There was something really reactive to her. Most women were not so animated during sex"
    "..Though, most of the time it wasnt their ass being fucked either."
    patr "Mlord"
    "Rowan grunted. She was tight. So tight that even moving was difficult. But, that just added to the enjoyment. The more her body made him work, the more pleasure he eked from her."
    patr "Mlord"
    "The noblewoman seemed to melt beneath him. Her legs grew so shaky that it was only the table keeping her up. Her face twisted to the side, and Rowan was greeted with wide open eyes, a gasping open mouth, and a face redder than hed ever seen her with."
    patr "M-Mlord!"
    "Awareness of the situation fluttered in and out. At times, he was so concentrated on the tense growing pleasure that he lost track of what he was doing. That a high noblewoman of the realm was knowingly letting him fuck her ass, roles reversed."
    "When awareness of it returned, it came with a rush. He spontaneously gave her untidy hair another hard tug, just because he could."
    patr "MLORD!"
    ro "What are you, slut?"
    patr "S-servant. Servant. Ahh."
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    "He sped up once more. Throwing his hips into it with his considerable strength. In answer, the cries from her lips only grew more desperate. It was as though she were an instrument to be played."
    patr "Fuck fuck. MLORD! MLORD! So fast...I cant...I cant"

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    "One final push. He used his largest reserve of energy to speed up still further, pounding with the single minded goal of finishing himself off."
    "It was not not a difficult task. There was but a mere moment before a long grunt fled his lips...and hot white seed fled his manhood."
    "Staggering back, a little bit of cum dripped from Patricias rear. The woman was slumped over the table, eyes flicking lightly."
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    patr "With all that...all that screaming, the people downstairs must think there is actually a lord here."
    "Rowan laughed to himself. His arms clutched at the wall to aid him in the act of catching his breath."
    ro "Perhaps there is. There is a lady, after all."
    "Patricia blinked twice, as if he said something strange. Then her eyes lit up with comprehension."
    patr "Oh yeah!"
    "But, as that reminder came back to Lady Crevette, something different came back to Rowan. His true task."
    "Still staggering, he withdrew back to his satchel and pulled from it an object. A jeweled silver choker lined with glittering blue sapphires."
    patr "You know, as much fun as that was. Said...activity...is not known for bringing ladies their own orgasm."
    ro "You wound me. Were not exactly done yet."
    "He returned to her, eyes still examining the strange wonder of the choker. Would it really do what Ameraine had said?"
    ro "But, before I continue, would you be so kind as to tilt up your neck?"
    patr "Hm?"
    "He gave her his best confident smirk."
    ro "Your Lord has a gift for you."
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    patr "Its lovely..."



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"It was dark out now. The games had only progressed. Patricias form took up the center of the room. Rowan had bound her with rope that kept her wrists and feet. It forced her into an awkward, bent forward position."
"The short woman squirmed helplessly in her bonds. Her mouth was frozen open in a gasp."

patr "Its really been a long time since I tried something of this sort"

if ameraineCharm == True:
    "Ameraine giggled playfully. Rowan watched from a nearby chair."
    amer "Youre not new to being tied up?"
    patr "A suitor of mine was quite good at it."
    amer "What a challenge. Still, I think what I have planned next might be a little bit different from anything you may have tried before."
    amer "Aran-Uch-Ah."
else:

    patr "...I dont think the last guy was quite so good at this. You really know how to tie a knot."
    "She squirmed weakly in her bonds. Though, Rowan had made extra sure there was no chance of escape."
    patr "What do you have planned for me now...Mlord?"
    "He put a hand to his chin."
    ro "I think...I think something a little different."
    ro "Aran-Uch-Ah."

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"The moment she said it, there was no doubt that the magic had been effective. The room flashed with brilliant blue light. Rowan had to shield his eyes to prevent himself from being blinded."

if ameraineCharm == True:
    ro "You didnt tell me this would happen."
    amer "Had I known, I would have told you."
    patr "I feel...strange..."
else:

    "Rowan grit his teeth. Accursed Ameraine. Had she given him prior warning of this effect, it would have saved his eyes a great deal of strain."
    patr "I feel...strange..."


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"The room dimmed once more to the point where Rowan could see again. Patricia was still in place. But, the charm was emitting bright blue light. But, it wasnt just the object that was affected. The same strange light now shone from Patricias eyes."

if ameraineCharm == True:
    "Rowan and Ameraine exchanged glances. The process appeared to have worked."
else:

    "Rowan nodded slowly to himself. Whatever the process of the amulet was, it appeared to have been effective."

ro "Patricia. You said you wanted to be true to your desires right? Thats what you want."

patr "Yes..Yes."

"Rowan narrowed his eyebrows. It was supposed to be as simple as finding this soul want of hers and employing it."

ro "Why did you come here tonight?"

patr "To fuck you."

"She answered in a strange monotone. Present, yet without thought or crafting to her answers."

if ameraineCharm == True:
    "Ameraine motioned Rowan forward. The indication was clear."
else:

    "This was all uncertain ground, of course. But, considering her answer, some extra stimulation might help along the process. "


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"He stepped behind her and ran his hands up and down her side. One of his fingers brushed over her nipples. Clearly, the charm didnt block arousal. She let out an involuntary moan at the touch."

if rowanCharm == True:
    "Along the way, he noticed a small bruise formed near her nipple. No doubt the consequence of a bit of manhandling hed given her body earlier."

ro "Why else?"

patr "Because...because I was curious about what you told me before. A coup within a coup. I wanted to know more."

ro "Why did you want to know more?"

"He planted delicate butterfly kisses all along her neck. She tilted to the side to allow him greater access."

patr "Because I want it all. I want what I am owed."

ro "What are you owed?"

"His right hand trailed all the way down, making for the place between her legs. Still quite wet, of course. She was freshly fucked Not even her inner walls offered much resistance."

patr "Power. Respect."

"He took two fingers to pump into her, just as his cock had done earlier. Patricias unthinking words were punctuated with intermittent groans and gasps."

patr "I am the smartest. "

"Her leg spasmed. As unreactive as her words were, her body was pliant in his hands."

patr "I am the hardest working."

"His fingers beckoned her forward. A gasp escaped her lips. Then the flood. She let out a soft cry and shook in his hands."
"She sunk into her bonds for only a few seconds. Then her lips started to move again, as though she had not just cum."

patr "I d-deserve to rule and be treated as a ruler. I want more."
patr "I want to be seen as beautiful. I want to be seen as someone to pay heed to."
patr "I want what I am owed."

"Rowan brought his lips to her ear. His hand continued to work her sex. Her body seemed to twitch and shiver with each pump of his fingers."

ro "But, Marianne and the current order will not give you what you are owed?"

patr "They wont. No."

ro "And Werden wont give you what you are owed either, will he? Oh, hell give you some of it, but if you ask for the rest he wont listen."

patr "..."

"Rowan waited. This was a key moment. If she admitted this, then her want could perhaps be directed."

patr "Yes. He wont give me what Im owed."
patr "I..."

"Before she could continue, another orgasm wrapped through her. It made her head roll back and her knees shake. Only the ropes were keeping her on her feet."

patr "Ah..."

if ameraineCharm == True:
    "Ameraine rushed forward and tilted her head up by her chin. She wanted a turn. Rowans ally met the possessed woman, eye to eye."
    amer "But, what if there was someone who could give you what you were owed? Everything you want."
    patr "There is?"
    "A low groan rolled from her lips. Rowan had set to work once more. Patricia was drowning in pleasure."
    patr "You?"
    "Ameraine smirked."
    amer "No. There are ways we can help you. And will."
    amer "But, a higher power exists. One who wants to see you get everything that you are owed."
    "She brushed the tips of her nails down the side of Patricias cheek. Their tips were sharp enough to leave a small cut in their wake."
    amer "With such powerful allies, there is no doubt that you will get what you want. You will have it all and more."
    patr "All and more"
    "Rowan pulled his hand back and shifted to clit rubbing. Soft flicks that elicited a gasp every time. Her body radiated with heat."
    patr "Who"
    amer "The Demon Twins. Andras and Jezera."
    patr "Demon twins"
    "Suddenly, Patricia struggled in her bonds. Rowan pulled his hand back briefly, giving her room to move."
    patr "But...enemy...evil"
    patr "You...you work for demons. This entire time. You"
    "Ameraine shushed Patrica with a finger atop her lips."
    amer "Of course, we work for demons, my dear. They give us what we are owed. Its good to work for people who give you what you are owed, right?"
    patr "..."
    "The struggling stopped. Now that she was back under control, Rowan went back to work teasing her exhausted pussy."
    amer "Do the human lords give you what you are owed? Marianne? Werden?"
    patr "N-no."
    "Even in her dreamlike state, her voice came out shaky. It was like a core pillar of her identity being challenged."
    amer "And you want what you are owed, dont you? Its what you want most?"
    patr "Y-yes."
    amer "So why serve them?"
    patr "I"
    "She groaned loudly and thrust her rear backwards towards Rowan. Once more her words and her body fell totally out of sync."
    patr "Demons are evil."
    amer "Is it evil to want what you are owed?"
    patr "No."
    amer "Are not people who lie and dont give out fair due evil?"
    patr "Yes."
    amer "So if the human leaders are evil, why is it evil to serve the demons? They give you what you are owed?"
    patr "I dont know."
    "Rowan felt her movements grow faster once more. Another orgasm was rising. It must have been her tenth in the past few hours alone. It showed in her body. Her skin glistened with sweat, and her legs were so weak that without the rope it looked like shed fall over."
    amer "This can be very easy, Patricia. Very easy. Agree to the deal. You serve Andras and Jezera...and you get what you are owed."
    "She squirmed slightly once more. Nothing like the way shed tried to escape her bonds when talking of demons first came up. But, even in this state, there was still a part of her trying to escape the direction everyone saw it heading."
    "Rowan used this chance to jump in once more."
else:

    "Rowan tilted her head back, so he could work in a trial of kissing and nibbling along the sensitive side of her neck."
    ro "Are you owed pleasure?"
    patr "Yesss."
    ro "So there is someone out there who gives you what youre owed, right?"
    "She remained silent, except soft moans and whimpers. His words had gone through, but in her spacey state, she didnt seem to have even fully processed them."
    ro "Not only that. Someone who helps you and stands by your side. Someone who gives you good advice."
    ro "Someone who sees you as beautiful."
    "He glided a hand between her legs. He made sure that she could feel the electric tingle of his fingertips brushing over her clit."
    ro "Smart."
    "More and more. Each new way he teased her was bolder than the last."
    ro "Capable."
    patr "Y-yes"
    "Her voice cracked. Whether the successive pressure of having her body worked or his words, the facade of resistance was crumbling."
    ro "Who?"
    patr "You."
    ro "So there is one person in the world who sees how valuable you really are, and wishes to give you what youre owed. Someone whose word is the truth."
    "He breathed his words like whispers into her ear. It was a strange act. The kind of silly thing hed seen Jezera attempt on more than one occasion. Yet, he could see why she favored it. It was shockingly effective."
    patr "Yessss."
    ro "So if I promised you more...If I promised you everything you were owed could come from my hand, then you would trust me?"
    patr "Everything?"
    "Rowan knew what he was going to say. He had not fully considered it. Yet, now that he found himself here, in this moment, there was no need to make a choice at all."
    "He knew who he should transfer her loyalty to..."
    ro "Everything. But, you need to make a promise. You need to swear to serve me. To obey me. To act as I tell you."
    patr "...obey?"
    "Rowan flashed a dark smirk. Not the twins. Him. A servant of his own, disguised as one of theirs."
    ro "Thats right. Swear to serve me, and you will have everything youre owed."
    patr "...Everything...How?"
    "The sound rang with the soft wet sound of fingers pumping in and out of a woman. The more intense the moment got, the more intense his ministrations."
    "There was no use holding back anymore. If she wasnt far enough along now, she never would be ready to be told the truth."
    ro "Its simple. Ive made a deal with the demons for control of the city. When all is done, I will ensure that you are made the new governor."
    patr "D-demons!? "
    "She started blinking and lightly squirming in the bonds. As if trying to rebel against his words. Yet, it wasnt an especially strong escape either."
    patr "...Enemy...Evil"
    ro "But, am I your enemy?"
    "A pause, and when her answer came it was already noticeably less sure."
    patr "...No"
    ro "Yes. There are demon twins. You must pretend to serve them. But it is just a farce."
    ro "But, I am not a demon, nor do I trust them. You would serve me. I would ensure you always got what you are owed. And you can trust me, right?"
    "Her answer came this time in a whimper, tinged as much with lust as anything else."
    patr " ..Trust...Rowan..."

ro "Its easy, Patricia. Ive made the deal. They give me everything I want."
ro "You just have to say yes."

"To punctuate his words, he gave her clit a series of faster flicks. In her state of intense arousal, more than enough to bring her over."
"There were no more juices when she came this time. Only a series of shivers that ran the entire length of her spine and a soundless cry. When it settled she swayed in place. Her sense of balance was gone. Only Rowan was holding her up."

patr "I...Demons..."

if ameraineCharm == True:
    amer "One more I think."
    "Rowan didnt argue."
else:

    ro "Demons who think you serve them. But, you dont truly. You serve me. I give you what you are owed. I give you what youve always wanted."
    patr "...Rowandemons"
    "Her protestations grew more subdued by the moment. Rowan was winning and he knew it."
    ro "Do the lords of Rosara give you what you are owed? What are you longing for?"
    patr "No. No."
    ro "Only I do. Right?"
    "She nodded slowly."
    ro "You can trust me. Its so easy. Simply swear to serve me. Demons dont matter. The nobles dont matter. Only what you are owed. And who can give you what you are owed."
    patr "...Rowan"

"His fingers kept at their current pace of attack. In the after-glow of orgasm, it was easy to get her worked up again. Soon, Rowan had extracted another from her."
"Her head hung limply. Her lungs sucked in air, chest rising and falling in large movements."

if ameraineCharm == True:
    amer "Will you serve Andras and Jezera? In return, everything you are owed will be yours."
    patr "..."
    "Rowan readied his fingers. Hed make her cum however times it took."
    patr "Everything?"
    amer "Everything."
    amer "You simply have to say yes."
    patr "..."
    "She took in a breath. Her head still hung low."
    patr "Yes."
    amer "Yes, youll serve Andras and Jezera?"
    patr "Yes."
    "Rowan drew his hand back. Without thinking he took a step back. All the energy seemed to leave him. After all this work, theyd done it. Theyd brought her over to their side."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "It left a knot in his stomach."
    elif avatar.corruption > 60:
        "Rowan smiled openly. It had been hard work, but well worth it. Hed never corrupted someone this way before."
    else:
        "Was it wrong that he wanted to celebrate?"
    amer "Whatever it is they tell you to do?"
    patr "Anything. Just...more"
    "Ameraine pulled back and sat down at the table. She crossed both her arms and her legs. She looked happy, of course, but her reaction was not quite as extreme as Rowans."
    amer "Swear it. Here and now."
    patr "I swear it. I will...serve Jezera and Andras...if they give me what I am owed."
    amer "Then its a deal."
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    "Ameraine snapped. Once more the room filled with blue light. Rowan didnt have time to prepare and caught a full burst in his eyes. Everything was bright blue."
    "When vision returned to him, Ameraine was back on her feet. But, Patricia wasnt. Ameraine had cut the rope, and now the smaller womans form lay crumpled on the ground."
    "The blue light was gone now. The sun had long since set and the room had gone dark."
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    ro "Its done?"
    amer "Ask her."
else:

    patr "Serve...Rowan"
    patr "Rowan...give...owed"
    "He rolled her head backwards. Her lips came to rest inches from hers. So, between his whispered words, he slipped kiss after kiss on to her hungry lips."
    ro "Then you agree? You will serve me? You will let me give you what you are owed?"
    patr "...Yes"
    "He planted another long kiss. It left her panting for more."
    ro "You swear?"
    patr "I swear...to serve...you"
    ro "No matter what? Even if you must pretend to serve the demons? Even if you must do anything that I ask you?"
    "A long shiver ran up her spine, focused at the points of contact between their bodies. Something had changed between them, and it was clear just from the contact of forms."
    patr "..Anything...Demons...Anything"
    "He closed his eyes."
    if avatar.corruption > 59:
        "Conquest. Sweet conquest. This was a feeling he could get used to"
    else:
        "Hed done it. Hed corrupted a woman to him through dark magic."
        "It was all for the greater good, yet Rowan had trouble keeping personal emotions from it. Was it shame he was feeling? The thrill of victory? Or the wickedness of a taboo falling down? If youd asked him, he wouldnt be able to answer."
    ro "Then its a deal."
    "Rowan snapped his fingers...and once more the room flashed in a bright, all encompassing blue."
    show black with blueflash
    "He staggered backwards, blinded by the brilliant light. His new servant was left to free hang from her bonds."
    "She was still there even as his vision returned to him. Panting and staring off blankly. Albeit, now with the glow no longer emitting eerily from her eyes. He drew a dagger and gently eased her from her bonds."



"Rowan looked down. Patricia may have been barely able to stay up, but her eyes were open and aware. Rowan knelt down and placed a hand on her shoulder."

ro "Do you understand what just happened?"

if ameraineCharm == True:
    patr "I just swore...to serve the demons"
else:

    "Patricia slowly rose...only, not to her feet. She paused on her knees, hands spread out in a posture of reverence and head hanging low. She was bowing to him."
    patr "I serve you, Rowan. With all my heart and my soul. I made a deal"
    "She looked down to her hands, blinking."
    patr "And you are...in league with demons...who I must pretend serve...?"
    "It was a strange sight, watching someone rationalize the irrational. Rowan half expected her to panic or lose her cool, yet Patricia remained mostly calm. Almost as if theyd come to an agreement of a more normal variety."

patr "Were you planning that all along, Rowan?"

"Rowan nodded softly."

ro "I am sorry that deception was required. It wouldnt have worked if you hadnt trusted me. Most are not willing to serve demons."

if ameraineCharm == True:
    "With Rowans help, Patricia slowly worked her way back up to her feet. Her arms and legs were still shaking from the aftershocks of so many orgasms. Her eyes trailed a lazy arc between Rowan and Ameraine."
else:

    "With Rowans help, Patricia slowly worked her way back up to her feet. Her arms and legs were still shaking from the aftershocks of so many orgasms."

patr "So, were killing the Duke and handing the city over to the demons. Do we have a plan?"

if ameraineCharm == True:
    "Rowan and Ameraine exchanged a look. Patricia had said it so casually."
    "Patricia and Ameraine remained in Rowans room until well into the night. Most of it was spent bringing Patricia up to dates on the specifics of the plan. Though, not without breaks for other activities."
    $ avatar.corruption += 10
else:
    ro "Indeed we do. And youre going to be the central star."
    "He tilted up her chin, so she could look him in the eyes. An easy sigh escaped her."
    ro "And when its all over, everything youve ever dreamed will be in your hands. You will be the ruler of all of Rastedel."
    $ avatar.corruption += 15

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
label rastLodge:

if lodgeFirstVisit == True and eleaConvo == False and juliConvo == True:
    scene bg33 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan approached the front gate of the Grand Camellia Lodge cautiously. The tall stone structure stood in the Southwest of town, not far from the palace. It was a popular hangout spot for nobles. A place where many of the important decisions of the realm were made."
    "A place hed normally never be welcome."
    "He looked on at the gates with a hand to his chin. It would be valuable place to gather information, but the guards at the gate didnt seem inclined to let just anyone through. It seemed that the entire effort had been wasted."
    "Only, as he turned to leave, a familiar face passed him by."
    show juliet shocked at midright with dissolve
    juli "Rowan!"
    show juliet neutral at midright with dissolve
    juli "I had not expected to see you in the capital again so soon. I heard news of your departure."
    "Rowan smiled softly. The moment she caught his eyes, her gaze averted. It seemed not much had changed since the ball."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Quite reasonable, my lady. I only returned for the day just to look about. Ill be back in the field soon."
    juli "You will?"
    juli "Everyone here speaks of you and your resolve. Your name gives solace whenever the topic of the conflict in the south comes up."
    juli "I will add a private prayer at weekly services for your return unharmed."
    "Rowan nodded somberly."
    ro "Thats quite kind of you, My Lady. Even knowing there are people here who wish for my safe return will make sure I dont risk too much."
    ro "Apparently Rastedel isnt done with my ugly face."
    juli "I wouldnt call it ugly"

    juli "I suppose youre here to get into the lodge? Youd need entry papers or a house signet ring to do that. Perhaps I could"
    "Rowans heart briefly rose. Perhaps he would get some valuable information after all"
    juli "No no. Father will know if I bring someone in. It would be best for him not to get any wrong impressions"

    "From what Rowan had heard, there was nothing the nobles loved to do more than talk. Even speaking together in front of the building would no doubt would have some kind of social ramifications."
    ro "I understand. If youre worried about displeasing your father, then you can only imagine how I feel."
    "He chuckled."
    ro "I wouldnt belong in there anyway. Its above my station. Ill let you go on with your day my lady."
    juli "Of course. I will no doubt see you soon."
    "An interesting conversation. It was good to have friends in the capital. The daughter of the Duke of Werden himself no less. Still, hed probably have to break it to her that he was a married man soon."
    $ lodgeFirstVisit = False
    jump rastMenu

elif lodgeFirstVisit == True and eleaConvo == True:
    jump delaneLodgeSex

elif werdenCoup == True and werdenCoupTalk == False:
    jump werdenCoup

elif rastAlly == "werden" and werdenAbbeyPlan == False:
    jump lodgePostPathWerden

elif rastAlly == "crevette" and patriciaAbbeyPlan == False:
    jump lodgePostPathPatricia

elif rastActFour == True:
    jump act4Menu

elif lodgeFirstMeetings == True and rastForkingPaths == False:
    jump lodgeRepeatVisit

elif rastActThree == True:
    jump lodgeVisit
else:


    scene bg33 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan approached the front gate of the Grand Camellia Lodge cautiously. The tall stone structure stood in the Southwest of town, not far from the palace. It was a popular hangout spot for nobles. A place where many of the important decisions of the realm were made."
    "A place hed normally never be welcome."
    "Rowans short visit didnt last long. He hadnt been allowed in last time, and he wouldnt be allowed in this time either. His only hope was that Duke Raeve was gathering useful intelligence there."
    jump rastMenu


label delaneLodgeSex:

"Rowan approached the front gate of the Grand Camellia Lodge cautiously. The tall stone structure stood in the Southwest of town, not far from the palace. It was a popular hangout spot for nobles. A place where many of the important decisions of the realm were made."
"A place hed normally never be welcome."
"He approached the outside, where a pair of men-at-arms whose surcoats displayed noble sigils manned the doors."

show rosarian knight neutral behind bg33

rkn "Got a permit of entry? Got a sigil ring?"

"Rowan frowned softly. That might be a problem. He didnt have either."

show eleanor dress neutral behind bg33

ele "No. But, hes a guest."

hide eleanor
show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan turned around to see Lady Delane standing behind him, arms folded behind her back elegantly. There was something immediately different about her."
"In an orcish cage, everything from her poise to her aura was off. But, here she was a natural fit with the nobles strolling around the gardens."

ele "I am Lady Eleanor of House Delane. This is my signet ring."

"She flashed a ring that Rowan had never seen on her fingers before."

ele "Rowan Blackwell is my honoured guest. He has my pass of entry, and will be my responsibility."

rkn "...Rowan Blackwell"
rkn "Yes Maam. Welcome back."

"The guards rushed to the sides of the gate, raising their pikes to allow Rowan and Delane through."


scene bg36 with fade

"Rowan and Delane walked briskly together through the lodge. Rowan had to pause every so often though to marvel at the interior. Magnificent pelts hung on the walls. Much of the furniture as well was made from all manner of deer and fox skin."
"It was as though the entire building was a testament to the history of luxury that the members experienced."
"The place was not too populated at this hour. But, every so often, someone would look up as they moved. No one paid too much mind though. His proximity to Lady Delane made him appear like just another guest."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve

ele "I had little to worry about with my family. They all made it out just in time. Much of the house staff is gone, of course. "

show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve

ele "Some of them Id known my entire life."

show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve

ele "But, my parents and siblings all made it to the capital without too much incident. Indeed, I was the only one who was in real trouble."

"She gave him a soft smile."

ele "One cannot always expect swashbuckling heroes to rescue them from a sentence of death or worse. I got lucky, I suppose."

ro "With all due respect, my lady."

show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve

ro "If you could call yourself lucky, I dont believe we would have first encountered one another in a secret Orcish prison cell."

"Delane chuckled at that. He knew from experience that the best way to keep her engaged was to stimulate her brain. She liked a verbal sparring partner."

ele "Now that Im no longer concerned with the threat of a truly undesirable marriage, among other things, one does have to wonder"
ele "What was the hero of Karst doing exactly at the centre of one of the largest orc tribal confederations, exactly?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan laughed softly. Better to treat it as just a joke for the moment. He didnt much think that shed be too appreciative if his answer was to ally them to demon lords."

show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve

"Delane paused suddenly right outside one of the doors in a long passage."

ele "This is a private room. My family has a long standing reservation on it. We will not be disturbed or overhead in here."

"Once they were inside, Delane sealed the door behind them. Rowan gave a sigh of relief."

if eleanorCaveSex == True:
    "This had been the first time they had been alone together since their escape. The first time theyd been able to enjoy each others company since their...encounter in the cave."

ele "While our chat outside was riveting, there is another reason I called you here."

show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve

ele "Please be so kind as to excuse me for a moment. Ill be in the side room."

hide eleanor with moveoutright

"Delane slipped hastily through another door at the side, leaving Rowan alone to explore the room."
"It was like anywhere else in the lodge no doubt. It was filled with tokens from the history of house Delane, some going back centuries. A medal awarded to Sir Duncan Delane by the Baron two hundred years before held the place of honour."
"But, there was only so much exploring he could do before Delane returned."

show eleanor naked aroused at midright with moveinright
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"She was standing in the doorway of the side room, naked as the day she was born."

ele "One must reward those who do them a kindness. It is only the polite thing to do."

"She had hungry eyes as she slinked towards Rowan. Her shapely hips rolled with each delicate step. The distance between them was closing fast."

ele "A life debt requires quite the reward. I may never be done doing so."

if eleanorCaveSex == True:
    ele "You did seem to so enjoy your first taste of it, after all."

menu:
    "A heros reward.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump DelaneLodgeSexScene
    "Turn her down gently.":

        $ delaneReject = True
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan averted his gaze from her body quickly. As he looked at her naked body, a single thought had struck him like a hammer. Alexia."
        ro "My lady. I beg your forgiveness. I do. But, I cant accept this. Im a married man."
        "No matter what else had happened since hed first gone to Bloodmeen, that fact remained true."
        if eleanorCaveSex == True:
            "Delane shrunk in rejection. Her arms wrapped themselves over her bare chest. But, she still looked at Rowan with a powerful expression. Only now it showed skepticism."
            ele "Interesting. Were you mysteriously less married back in that dark cave? Or perhaps you are a newlywed?"
            "Rowan shook his head. How did he know that was how she was going to reply."
            ro "My Lady. That was a mistake. It was a stressful moment. I never should have indulged in that way. It was wrong of me. To her. And to you."
            ele "Hrmmph."
            "Having accepted his rejection less than gracefully, Delane slinked back into the side room to get dressed once more. She wasnt about to remain naked."
        else:
            ele "I suppose this is what a lady gets for daring to hope. "
            "Rowan wanted to rise to his feet to comfort her but decided in this context it wasnt appropriate."
            ele "Alas, you will simply have to continue to bear my efforts, even if I am willing to chalk today up as a defeat."
            ele "I will have you know that the last man I took to bed was married as well. It did not take me one try, I will assure you of that."
            ele "You underestimate me, good sir."
            show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan exhaled. It seemed that she had taken the rejection in stride. That was well. In a city of vipers, he needed Delanes help."
            "Having accepted his rejection gracefully, Delane slinked back into the side room to get dressed once more. She wasnt about to remain naked."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve
        jump delaneLodgePostSex


label DelaneLodgeSexScene:

$ delaneLodgeSex = True

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan watched her body in motion. She was so close now, almost pressing her naked skin against his chest. He stirred softly."

ro "It would be my honor to receive whatever favour you desire to give me."

ele "Hrmmm"

"Their lips met. Both of their eyes closed. For a long lingering moment, he enjoyed the feeling. She was so soft. Young, beautiful, and blessed with an air of nobility that radiated from her."
"She broke the kiss, moving close enough to his ear that he could feel her warm breath."

ele "One choice. Whatever you want to do with me. Here and now."
ele "Whatever you want"

"Rowan blinked twice. Anything he wanted. Anything he wanted. It was hard to think with their proximity. He was already riding on instinct."

ro "Have you ever been taken from the rear?"

"Delanes eyes fluttered softly."

ele "...Never."

ro "...And you said that you would do whatever?"

ele ""
ele "There should be some olive oil in the dresser."

scene cg519 with fade
show eleanor naked aroused behind cg519
show rowan naked aroused behind cg519
pause 3

"Moments later, Rowans clothes were discarded on the floor, and he was sitting naked on the large couch. Delane had taken a position on her knees right in front of him. Her eyes were drawn, like a moth to flame, by his erect manhood."
"She stared at it with raw lust."

ele "...Incredible."

"She reached down to the jar at her feet, and wet her hands with olive oil. Rowan found out that the contents were rather cold. He could feel it when her fingers brushed over his cock. It brought a shiver up his spine."

ro "Mmh.."

"Delane giggled. She brushed her hand up and down his shaft carefully, rubbing hard to make sure that it was well coated with oil. Among other reasons."

ele "Someone is sensitive, huh? This is what you asked for. Its rare to expect the one to balk at such an encounter to be the man."

ro "Keep going."

ele "If you insist."

"Her hands traveled up and down his length, making sure to cover every inch of his length with the oil. A droplet dripped down his balls."

ro "You can stop now."

ele "Another moment. Youre not the one who will experience a half done job the most."

ro "And I would know what a poor job is better than you would. Youre fine, My Lady. Really."

"Delane blushed softly."

ele "So you say."

scene cg520 with fade
show eleanor naked aroused behind cg520
show rowan naked aroused behind cg520
pause 3

"Rowan stood up slowly. It made room for his companion to get up on the furniture, positioning herself backwards towards him with her rear raised high up in the air and one hand clutching the top of the couch."
"The other hand shot between her legs. She was already working her clit."

ro "You couldnt wait?"

ele "Do you really believe for a moment that I dont want to cum from this as well?"

scene cg521 with fade
show eleanor naked aroused behind cg521
show rowan naked aroused behind cg521
pause 3

"Rowan responded by plunging his well lubed cock towards her sphincter. It spread slowly as he worked himself inside of her."

ele "Ah!"

"Rowan grunted out too. Her rear was tight. Getting his cock even another inch in took work. But, it also meant that the sensation of her inner walls pressing on him was more intoxicating. There was something oddly beautiful about using a hole for the first time. It was like taking it for himself."
"One hand dug into her hips, holding her in place. The other found a convenient handle in her long dark hair. That way shed be steady as she took the full force of his thrusts. His breath grew heavier."
"The sounds emitted in the process were rather loud. Rowan hoped that the room blocked sound well. After all, between the moaning, the grunting, and the sound of Delanes fingers hungrily working her clit, there was much to overhear."

ele "This is.ah...this is...different."

show delsexanimation1 with fade

"Rowan slammed himself into her with all of his strength."

ele "Ah!"

ro "Bad different?"

ele "Fuck no. More. Harder. Fuck."

ro "If you insist"

"He took the lock of her hair that he had in hand and twisted it, Using it as a grip to slam even harder. It made the friction, already more intense from the less lubricated hole he was using, all the more overpowering."
"The effect this was all having on his partner was hard to overstate. Delane was groaning, moving, squeaking. Her finger against her clit moved with frantic abandon. This was her first time being fucked this way, and she certainly seemed to enjoy it."

ele "Oh fuck. Oh fuck."

"Her back went straight suddenly and a long groan slipped out of her lips. A moment later, her hand fell away from between her legs. She was spasming in abject pleasure."

ele "I...Oh"

"Rowan kept up his movement. After all, just because shed already cum didnt mean that she wasnt enjoying it. Besides, he was too far gone by that point. Lost in the movement of hips, the rolling of sweat, and the overwhelming tightness of her virgin passage."
"If anything he sped up the pace. No holding back for her inexperience any longer. He wanted to cum inside of her rear."

ele "Ah. Fuck. Ah."

show cg526 with sshake
show cg526 with sshake
show cg527 with flash
pause 2

"It did not take long for the effect to bloom. Fast moving thrusts, Delanes tight rear, and his own lust worked in tandem. After some minutes that felt like hours, Rowan felt the little twinge of his cock that warned him what was about to happen."
"Then he let loose a load of his cum. Bliss ate his senses. He slumped over on top of her. They were both panting hard. The rise and fall of their chests almost seemed to work in tandem with one another."


scene bg36 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
show eleanor naked aroused at midright with dissolve

ele "Well, my sister did tell me that it hurts."

"She groaned and chuckled."

ele "I fear youve left me bow legged for the foreseeable future. Such rudeness."

ro "You did say I could have whatever rewards I wanted."

ele "Which is proof you have no idea what youre doing. Because, if you did, youd know that I have no idea what I myself am doing."

"They both laughed and settled down on the couch, closer to how it was intended to be used. His arms were wrapped tight around her naked form. As they relaxed, a question came to his mind."

ro "If your goal was to fuck me. Why go to a building full of gossips?"

ele "Do you propose I try to bring you to my parents residence instead?"
ele "I have a cover story for your visit. You did save my life after all. Better to leave it as rumours then risk something worse."

ro "You are the expert."

ele "I am. Which is why you should ignore my most recent statement about not knowing what I am doing, and listen to me intently."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve

"Some time later, they had cleaned up and gotten dressed again. As enjoyable as spending the rest of the evening naked in each others embrace might have been, there was a limit to how long the two could stay in the same room together with watching eyes around."

label delaneLodgePostSex:

ele "How long do you intend to stay in the capital for this time?"

"Rowan shook his head."

ro "Not long. Too much trouble awaits me in the field still. The situation, especially with the northern orcish tribes is still quite grim."

show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve

ele "Oh."
ele "I had heard as much. The lives of many who have sworn loyalty to my family are at stake. I suppose I cannot fault you for your diligence."
ele "Still, you could remain in the capital if you like. No one would be shocked to see you hired as a noblewomans bodyguard."

if delaneReject == True:
    ele "You could even bring your wife if you so chose."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"It wasnt like the idea wasnt tempting. Say adieu to everything he struggled with and simply live out in Rastedel as a well paid retainer. But, the concept was absurd. Even more so considering all of the aspects of his situation she was not aware of."

ro "Would that I could, my lady. But, there are people who need. There is no escape for me."

ele "Very well."
ele "..."
ele "But, the next time you are here, we will speak further. We still have much to discuss. Much indeed. You have no choice in the matter. Its a noble decree."

"Rowan chuckled to himself. It was an absurd proposition, especially since he wasnt even her vassal."

ro "Yes, Ma'am."

hide eleanor with dissolve

"Rowan left the lodge shortly afterwards. True to what Delane had suggested, there was an odd glance at him, but not the kind of attention one would expect if people had been able to hear what they were up to."
"Rowan thought of the conversation they had. Soon, he would be back here. There was no way that Jezera was finished with this place. Would he be capable of tricking Delane into aiding him? Would he be capable of convincing himself to trick her?"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "The concept seemed repugnant. But yet, here he was."

elif avatar.corruption > 31 and avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Rowan didnt know the answer."
else:

    "The answer he suspected, to both questions, was yes."

$ lodgeFirstVisit = False
jump rastMenu


label lodgeVisit:

if firstLodgeVisitPostBattle == True:
    $ firstLodgeVisitPostBattle = False
    $ lodgeWerdenAvailable = True
    $ lodgeCrevetteAvailable = True
    scene bg33 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan paused just outside the Grand Camilla Lodge. If he was going to inquire about an an alliance with the purple faction, this was the place to do it."
    "There was just one problem. Peasants couldnt get into the Lodge."
    "He stood outside the gates wondering what to do about this dilemma for a short time. Perhaps hed need Ameraines help getting in. But, Ameraine was associated with the Coppers. Would it be dangerous for her to be the one vouching for him?"
    "Thankfully, he did not need to ponder a solution for long."

    show mystery neutral at midright with dissolve
    myst "Youre Rowan, are you not?"
    "Rowan tilted his head. He didnt recognize this man, though his fine clothes suggested he might have seen him at court. It took him a moment, to realize where hed seen him before."
    "Hed been in the inn while he waited for Ameraine."
    ro "...Yes."
    ro "...And you are, My Lord?"
    "The man smiled at him. His face was impossible to read."
    myst "Here to help. You want to get inside right?"
    "Rowan didnt even get a chance to answer. He strode boldly up to the guards and whispered something to them. Rowan couldnt hear what. What did this man want? Was he really an ally?"
    myst "It should be fine now. Come on in."
    "Rowan hesitantly approached the guards, and they didnt stop his entrance this time. The man had already rushed along ahead, and had gone through the door. Rowan sighed. Whoever he was, he distinctly didnt want to stay and chat."
    scene bg36 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Inside, Rowan found the lodge filled with nobles going about their daily indulgences. Chatting, drinking tea, playing the odd game with one another. There was some glancing and muttering in his general direction, but not a distracting amount."
    if delaneLodgeSex == True:
        "Certainly the lodge was more subdued today then when hed last been inside. The whispers were a bit more hushed, and the expressions on the faces betrayed worried."
        "They came here for a distraction."
    "The halls of the interior were a maze of passages and rooms. Some were set aside for specific families and dynasties. In some way or another, much of the noble history of Rosaria was built into these walls."
    "Duke Werden would almost certainly be somewhere in here. This was where he made his base of operations. Ameraine didnt think he would be the best candidate to use to bring down the city. Chancellor Crevette would be somewhere in here as well."
    "The question was, who was he trying to meet with?"
    $ lodgePersonVisit = 0
    jump lodgeVisitMenu
else:

    pass

label lodgeVisitMenu:

scene bg36 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if lodgeCrevetteAvailable == False and lodgeWerdenAvailable == False:
    jump lodgeJuliet

elif lodgePersonVisit == 1 and delane_status == "free":

    "Rowan made his way back to the Grand Camelia Lodge, and discovered that the guards had been informed to let him in. Perhaps they had been warned in advance."
    "This time, he was stopped, briefly, by a southern noble eager to hear about the situation in his lands. He was a vassal of Duke Raeve, and had an estate not far from where Arthdale had once stood."
    "Rowan didnt have the heart to tell him that the entire area had been destroyed in the fighting. After a small discussion he moved on."
    "The center of the lodge was still curiously depopulated. It seemed every day that another person of high birth decided that it was best to wait out the conflict in their own lands. Rowan had to stop himself from sighing. Didnt they realize that dispersing made them easier to pick off?"
    "He wanted to shout out at them."
    "Alas, he was here with a job to do. He needed to focus."
else:

    pass


menu:
    "Visit Werden." if lodgeWerdenAvailable:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ lodgePersonVisit += 1
        jump lodgeWerdenVisit

    "Visit Crevette." if lodgeCrevetteAvailable:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ lodgePersonVisit += 1
        jump lodgeCrevetteVisit



label lodgeWerdenVisit:

"Duke Werden was not hard to find. Few of the nobles were willing to engage in any long conversations, but he did get one to point in the right direction. When he found the room with two guards outside, both clad in the purple of Solansias Thorns. This was the place."

ro "Excuse me, My Lords. I was hoping to perhaps get an audience with the Duke?"

"The two guards exchanged glances, and one ducked into the room. Rowan stood awkwardly in the hallway, waiting on the decision. The guard returned and gave a slight nod."

show rosarian knight neutral behind bg36

rkn "Come in."

"The inside of the room looked like a war room. There was a grand oak table with lords and ladies, many in sterling silver armor, gathered around. There even was a map of the city on the table."

show werden neutral at midright with dissolve
show doran beardless neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"Duke Werden sat at the head of the table. Duke Raeve sat nearby him. That fact gave Rowan some hope. He had an ally in the room. It also explained, partially, how Ameraine knew about Werdens plans."

ro "Werden."

"Rowan went down to one knee and lowered his head. This was the place to show a peasants humility."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "My Lord, it warms my heart see you in good health."

werd "On with it."

"The Duke was feeling curt today. That did not bode well."

ro "I was hoping to help with the defence of the city. As I understand it, you are the one doing the most to-"

werd "A position in command will be arranged for you among the new levies. You are an experienced commander. That has value for training."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "..."

"Werden never changed. A mere training position was a slap in the face to someone called the hero of the country, and everyone knew it. A few lords glanced sideways."

ro "I do not speak of the citys official defence, if you understand. I have been hearing much of the affairs of the city, lately. You are-"

werd "Not interested."

"A purple cloaked commander spoke up, looking with exasperation back and forth between the kneeling Rowan and the unflinching Werden."

rnb "But, My Lord, he is-"

werd "A commoner."

"There it was."

ro "I only wish to help you. The realm is as much yours as mine."

"Now it was Duke Raeves turn to speak up."

dor "Perhaps, we could come to"

werd "No."

"He turned to his fellow duke. Raeve gasped at the insult. Even Werden couldnt brush off a fellow duke so easily."

werd "He has operated on the edge of a disaster for more than a year. Appearing and disappearing in the face of tragedy. No supervision. Perhaps he is the cause of disaster. Mayhaps he is helping. Save for your word, there is no proof. "
werd "Most trust him, simply because he was of great use once. I am not most."

"He turned back to Rowan with his arms crossed over his chest. His gaze was cold. It tore through Rowan."

werd "You are acting above your station, Rowan. I wont accept demands made of me."



if delane_status != "free":
    ro "But, your brother"

    werd "Is not here anymore."
    "There were a few quiet gasps around the table, but no one said anything to challenge Werden. No one would stick their neck out for him."
    ro "..."
    werd "Do you have anything further to add Rowan?"
    "He didnt."
    "Rowan walked back out into the hallway, and once out of sight of the guards, put his head in his hands. The entire meeting had been a disaster. Werden didnt seem inclined to budge at all. The entire ordeal had taken mere minutes."
    "Now it seemed that the only possible route towards an alliance with the Purples might be through Patricia. If she vouched for him then he might overcome the dukes reluctance. But, he still heard what Ameraine said about her ringing in his ears."
    "Was there no way to protect the kingdom from his vantage point?"
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    "Before another word could be said, there was an interruption from outside. Someone was being told to leave by the guards. But, whoever it was didnt seem inclined to accept that. Werden craned his head softly to the side to see who was the cause of the disturbance."
    "Then she marched in."
    show eleanor dress happy at edgeleft with moveinleft
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    ele "You have Rowan here and I wasnt informed on the matter!? My word, is a messenger so hard to send off?"
    werd "Rowan was just about to leave."
    "Lady Delane looked to the side at Rowan and nearly leaned in to give him a hug."
    show eleanor dress neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    ele "Was he now? Whats going on?"
    "Werden sighed."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "My lady it is-"
    werd "Enough."
    werd "This isnt a matter of concern for you, Lady Delane. This audience is at an end. Speak with him if it pleases you. Rowan had some demands that were improper for a commoner, but I-"
    "Delane crossed her arms over her chest."
    show eleanor dress angry at edgeleft with dissolve
    ele "Improper? Improper how? My lord, Rowan is the hero of the realm. He could demand a statue made of gold and a knight to sprinkle fresh roses everywhere he walks and he would be within his rights."
    "Rowan remained silent, but was prepared to jump in when needed. Perhaps she could do what the meeker Duke couldnt."

    werd "Do not forget who your leige lord is. Friendship with Juliet is no excuse for impudence. You speak out of place."
    ele "Only one man in this room has saved my life. It wasnt you. Who infiltrated a camp with thousands of orcs to bring me to safety? In the process wreaking chaos in their ranks?"
    ele "Id be a poor vassal to let such behaviour go without comment, and you a poor liege to demand my silence."
    "The assembled lords squirmed all the more in his chair now. Theyd been uncomfortable with Werdens tone towards Rowan, but this was different. She was breaking protocol."
    werd "Saving you was an act of heroism, aye. But, Rowan came to demand a place at my war table. That hardly warrants-"
    "Lady Eleanor shook her head furiously."
    ele "You do not understand what you are saying, my liege."
    ele "I was captured by orcs...on your soil. In your lands. By a band in the thousands marching in your territory while you were concerned with these stupid power games. Rowan rescued me. He created infighting that shattered the confederation by doing so."
    ele "Your response was slow. His was not. He saved your people. What right do you have to criticize him? You owe Rowan a great debt for his actions."
    "The room went dead silent. Her words were left stinging in the air. Then, when they had landed, it erupted into furious debate. Lords considering how to respond in scandalized tones."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "My Lady, maybe it would be best if I simply-"
    "Delane waved Rowan off as well."
    ele "I wont stand for this injustice. I wont. He cant treat you this way."
    dor "We should calm down. High tempers will not-"
    "Duke Werden raised his hand to call for silence."

    werd "..."
    werd "Yes."
    werd "Yes, you have the right of it."
    "Werden turned towards Rowan, features softening ever so slightly."
    werd "You did me a service in rescuing my vassals daughter. Though, perhaps you didnt have to rescue her tongue with the rest of her."
    werd "You also did me a service in helping protect my lands for me. I owe you my gratitude."
    werd "I will consider your request further. But, I swear no oath that you will get a positive reply. Merely a fair consideration."
    werd "If I were to accept, there would be strings attached. You understand this, yes?"
    "Rowan nodded softly."
    werd "Good. Go. Both of you."
    scene bg36 with fade
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan sat across from Delane in a chair in one of the main parlors. They were both a bit breathless. Delane giggled to herself madly."
    ele "Im going to regret leaving our orcish friends when my father discovers what I just did."
    "She took a sip from a goblet of wine."
    ro "That was not a burden that you had to bear. You put your reputation on the line for me. How did you even know that he could be persuaded?"
    ele "Im a lady-in-waiting for his daughter. One learns a great deal about a lord from a long term friendship with the one person he actually dotes on. Hes stubborn but not unreasonable."
    ele "Your mistake was too much deference. It seems no amount of war glory can take the commoner out of you. Some lords may rage when they hear sound disagreement. But for all his faults, ignoring negative council is not one of them."
    "Rowan scratched his chin. He had been quite differential in that meeting. Had so much time as a commoner gotten in the way of his mission?"
    ro "Do you believe hell come around?"
    ele "Maybe? Youre definitely going to have to press him a bit more though. When he said he wasnt sure, he meant it."
    "Rowan sighed. Delane, for her part, seemed rather done with the topic."
    ele "I cant believe youre still wearing that travesty, even in the city. Must you advertise your lack of class wherever you go? I can find you a tailor."
    ro "They call me a dirt general. What would a dirt general be without his dirt?"
    "They both shared a laugh. Rowans mind was far away. Should he side himself with Werden or not? Would he be able to sell the idea to Ameraine and Jezera if he tried?"
    "Rowan didnt know."
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label lodgeCrevetteVisit:

$ lodgeCrevetteAvailable = False

"It took some time to even find Chancellor Crevettes side room. The Crevettes were not a family of the same caliber as the Werdens. Many didnt even know where it was. So, it was no surprise that when Rowan arrived, he found it mostly empty."
"Except, that is, for the woman he wanted to see."

show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve

ro "Lady Crevette?"

"The short stubby woman looked up from her desk. It was covered in scrolls and maps of different shapes and sizes. Some were quite old. Rowan took a step inside the darkened room."
"Like the others, it was still filled with regalia, trophies, and banners of the centuries. But, this place had been fashioned into some more alike a makeshift office then a lounge."

patr "Is the fact that Im working really so hard for you lot to grasp? I..."



patr "Wait...Rowan Blackwell?"

ro "In the flesh."
ro "I only just returned to the capital a short while ago. When I was last here, you tried to help me and my people. I owe you my gratitude."

show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

"Crevettes brow narrowed."

patr "Hrmm."
patr "..."
patr "Would you be so kind as to sit down?"

ro "Certainly."

"When he sat at the table, he got a good view of what she had looking at. Supply ledgers, census information, maps of the walls."

ro "This is for?"

patr "The defence of the city. Yes. Marianne insisted that planning stayed within the ministry. Its not like I havent been getting help from The Duke, but for the most part its my job."

"Rowan stared at the documents. In truth, it mostly reminded him of his own work back at castle Bloodmeen."

ro "Are you trying to raise a new army?"

"Patricia snorted angrily."

patr "Something like that. More like snap and make a new army appear out of thin air."

show patricia sad at midright with dissolve

patr "I shouldnt really be telling you this...but you are Rowan...so fuck it. Maybe you can help me a bit."

show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

"She stretched back and sighed."

patr "We didnt just lose men out in Astarte. We lost a generation of training from the royal academy and an entire armys worth of equipment. We cant just buy more training, especially with all the instructors who went out on the sortie. "
patr "We cant buy that many weapons either. You cant just stroll down to Rou De La Ferronn and pick up five thousand swords and helms from blacksmiths. They need to be made. We have every shop in the Ferronn at work. I calculate that"

"Rowans eyes glazed over slightly as Crevette raddled of long strings of numbers off the top of her head. Some of it was so complex that Rowan had trouble keeping track. "

patr "You see the nonsense I have to work with. Dont you?"

"Much of the next hour was spent at her desk with her answering questions. When it came to the numbers and foodstuffs she was a genius. But, she peppered Rowan with questions about different types of gear and their effectiveness."
"The people requisitioning the equipment hadnt fought a single battle in the last war. How would they know what type of helmet to buy?"
"Rowan picked up a document off her desk and studied it."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Why are the recruitment numbers so low? Not even at one thousand in a city of more than fifty thousand. If the levies are being raised, there should be more men then this taken from the capital without crippling functionality."

"She just sighed and snatched the document out of his hands."

show patricia sad at midright with dissolve

patr "Who knows? I sort the numbers, I dont do the counting myself. Part of it is deserters. Anywhere from a quarter to a third of the city have sought a less glaring target or gone on vacation."
patr "I did try to run the question up to the Duke. He said that it was probably the morale. So many of the small folk have fled the city already. Many more are avoiding the draft."
patr "Solansia be good."

"Rowans ears perked up at the mention of Werden. Perhaps this was an opening to discuss what he really wanted to talk about."

ro "As much as I enjoy being of service, the logistical element was never completely my specialty. Isnt Duke Werden just down the hall? He handled more of that during the war then I ever did."

show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

"That seemed to strike a chord. She shrunk slightly into her chair."

patr "He has been helpful, but the Duke has many other priorities to detail. He runs a sixth of the realm, you know."

"Rowan paused to consider his options."
"Clearly, this was a solid line of discussion to press. But, there was that constant thread hanging over all of this. The line of deniability that pretended that she wasnt actively plotting Mariannes downfall."
"Rowan really wasnt built for all of this noble backstabbing. It was time to dispense with the pretenses."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "My Lady. I understand that the Duke and his loyalists do not plan to sit quietly by while demons threaten the capital. You dont have to hide it from me."



patr "Do..do you now?"

show patricia happy at midright with dissolve

ro "I came here to help. Really. Or at least Im trying to. Its not easy for a commoner to be accepted as an ally here."

if werdenTalkFailed == True:
    ro "I tried. I was waved away like a servant."
else:

    ro "I tried. It didnt go horribly, but his armor impossible to so much as crack."

"Crevette leaned forward slightly. It was a good first tactic, from what little he knew of intrigue. If she felt put upon, it would establish a critical solidarity between them."

patr "I suppose it wouldnt be. But, Im surprised that Werden would be inflexible about that kind of thing. Yes, he insists on proper decorum, but you are useful."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan lowered his head. He didnt need to do much acting to find feelings about Werden. That came naturally."

ro "We dont have the best history together. You know that. It means that when I want to help him save the realm, Im kept on the outside."

"Crevette shook her head."

patr "Do other people know about whats happening? Id be pretty fucking horrified to learn that the back rooms of the Lodge have become common knowledge."

ro "Not as far as I know, My Lady. I am blessed to have a few of the right friends in a few places who put it into my ear. I doubt Marianne knows anything specific."

"He looked down at the table, and picked up a document. It had a progress report on the repairs to a segment of the walls."

ro "In fact, I dont even know anything specific. I was rather hoping that by coming here, I could figure out a way to help."

"She gave him an appreciative look. It was a reminder that it was just the two of them alone in this dark room."

patr "Well youve already helped. The Duke holds me in high esteem, but he thinks little of the official plans for the citys defence. After all, this work all becomes moot if we can get the Baron to agree to take in Werdens troop levies."

show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve

patr "So both the Duke and the High Arbitron have left it to little old me to do the actual planning."

"Patricia snorted."

patr "Some days I am one of the highest officials in the realm. Other days I am a glorified flunky. The latter feel far more common than the former."

"All of that only made subverting her an even juicier target. Both as a political leader and as a way to weaken the citys defences. Ameraine had a keen eye."

ro "What is it the Duke wants, besides defeating the demons?"

patr "Thats a hard question. The only one who really knows the answer to that is Werden. But, its not hard to get an idea for it. Thats why so many great lords stand behind him. Duke Mortimer stands with him. As now does your own liege."

show patricia happy at midright with dissolve

patr "Not that Raeve exactly has much in the way of levies or income at the moment."

show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

patr "Werden is not just mad that the demons are on the march. He even predicted it would happen years ago."
patr "Ive never met a fucker as pious as Werden is. He puts the actual priests to shame. To him, Solansias order is coming apart. The people originally put into power have given up their responsibilities. "
patr "The nobles dont fight. The Prothean priests act like dictators."
patr "Werden is an old fashioned kind of man. He imagines a line of Solansias Thorns crashing into the demon hordes and throwing them back like in centuries past. I almost think hed be more at home down in the Tundra than here."

"All of this sounded in line with what Rowan knew about the Duke. In a way, the Duke was a revolutionary. But, in other ways he was the least revolutionary man in the kingdom."

ro "So what do you think of it all? Why are you helping him?"

show patricia happy at midright with dissolve

patr "I think the day Marianne is sent back to Prothea will be the finest day of my life. Thats what I think."

show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

patr "Besides, my brother likes him. A lot of lords do, I suppose. My brother is head of my house, and if my house likes him then so do I."

"Well, that made things slightly more complicated. It would be easier if it was just confluence of interests, rather than a matter of family loyalty."

ro "But, Werden doesnt put you in a position of power?"

show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve

patr "Youre pushy for a commoner, you know that? "

show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowans posture shrunk slightly. Hed over extended his position just a bit. If he pushed much further he might find any respect hed gained from her lost."

patr "I have power and respect. Im the highest native born member of the ministry. But, my family is of middle caliber. And I am not a military leader. Thus"

ro "Desk work?"

patr "Desk work."

"She looked down at the map, and at once her expression shifted back to the studious intensity that shed had when he first arrived."

patr "Help me with this here. The commanders are telling me they want me to put moats here, here, and..."

"Rowan helped the woman with her work once more. At times he struggled to keep up, but it was imperative for him to seem helpful."

show patricia sad at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

patr "Look"
patr "Im loyal to the Duke, but that doesnt meant we always see eye to eye on everything. Hes as inflexible as lead. Not the best quality in politics."

ro "So Ive noticed"

patr "So Ill make you a deal. I can bring you into the fold under my personal protection. There is always use for smart and well regarded commoners, no matter what Werden says."
patr "But, dont think its going to come easy. My vouching will only get your foot in the door. Youre still going to need to prove your value to the cause."
patr "And afterwards, youre still going to owe me a favor. Dont mistake this for generosity. I help you and you help me."

"Rowan nodded to himself. Just what he wanted to hear. The hardest part would be keeping a straight face."

ro "Id have to think about it."

show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve

patr "Sure, its not like a teleporting demon army could appear outside our gates any moment."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "I never said think about it for especially long."

"Rowan kept on helping her for a short time longer. At one point her questions shifted to the demon army. What was it like fighting orcs? Just how bad was it in the field?"
"To the residents of the city, Crevette included, the walls had become a prison and the outside a great unknown. Rowan helped her for a time longer, but was soon moving again. He made an excuse just good enough to get him out the door."
"There was still much to do."

if avatar.corruption > 31:
    "When hed spoken to her, he was almost able to feel the longing coming off of her. Hed seen so many people be corrupted now. Sometimes, even with his own aid. Was it strange that he could recognize the seeds now?"

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label lodgeJuliet:

"As he was leaving the building, Rowan ran into a familiar face, if only for a moment."

show juliet neutral at midright with dissolve

if juliConvo == True:
    "Duke Werdens pretty blond daughter passed by him in the entrance hallway. The moment that she caught sight of him, her cheeks turned a shade of scarlet."
    "It seemed her crush had not faded since his last visit."
    "She gave him a hurried wave, and then sped up. Her footsteps made a pitter patter on the marble floor. No doubt she was here to see her father."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "..."
    "Rowan sighed. If there was one man in this world to pine for, none brought worse luck than him."
else:

    "It was the blond noblegirl. The one whod been making moon eyes at him for most of the ball. They crossed paths in the entrance hallway, and the moment she saw him, her cheeks turned a shade of scarlet."
    juli "H-hello"
    "Before, Rowan could even get a word in, she rushed off. Her footsteps made a pitter patter on the marble floor."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    ro "..."
    "Just who exactly was she?"


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label lodgeRepeatVisit:

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show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan had decided to come back to the Grand Camelia Lodge and find out more about the Purples and their plans. The effort proved a fools errand. This time, the guards didnt seem much inclined towards letting the intrepid commoner in."
"No one came to collect him either. It seemed that the stars had chosen today as a day he would not enter the lodge. After an hour of failed efforts, Rowan turned away. There were other productive things he could do."

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label lodgePostPathWerden:

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"Rowan stepped into the Dukes meeting room in the lodge. He tried not to show how nervous he was. He had to present the image of a partner worth negotiating with, now that it was the two of them alone in a room together."

show werden neutral at midright with dissolve

"He found Werden alone, save for a few Thorns who were acting as guards."

werd "Rowan. I was about to go on an inspection."

ro "I will happily go with you, My Lord."

werd "Hrmph."

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show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"A short time later, the two of them were riding together along the outskirts of the city, examining the walls. There were sparse pockets of armored men going along to all of the structures built outside the walls. A few were burning. More would be burning later."



werd "I told them to have those buildings down days ago. Slow."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan slowed his horse slightly to get a better look. They were ramshackle huts, but people had lived in them once. The overflow of the city."

ro "The outskirt housing? Are there people still living there?"

werd "Not many."

"No matter where the troops went, the buildings were empty. With all the refugees from the city, there were many new vacancies for squatters to take up. Anyone else had already left. When the orcs came, if the orcs came, who wanted to be outside the city walls?"

werd "Impractical for a siege to have around. Enemies can hide in them close to the walls."
werd "They should have lived elsewhere. In the city or elsewhere in the villages."

"Rowan gritted his teeth. He was supposed to be here getting on Werdens good side. The urge to argue was hard to squash."

ro "The price of the city is often too high for small folk. Its all many could afford if they wanted to live in Rastedel."

werd "Perhaps too many people wanted to live in Rastedel."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan wondered if he meant anyone in particular by that."
"But, Rowan managed to stop himself from doing anything...undiplomatic. A little bit later, Werden finally turned to the topic that Rowan had come to discuss."



werd "Delane was right. The realm needs you once more. Now is not the time to ignore someone useful."
werd "The capital is in crisis. I have power, but I am not loved."

ro "I hadnt noticed."

werd "Hrmph."
werd "We must have someone who understands the common man. Someone the common man will accept."


show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

werd "People think that I am blind. People think I live in a tower with my ideals. But, I see the trap I am walking into. To the small folk, I must seem little different from a demon."



werd "I dont trust you."
werd "But, perhaps I need you."

ro "..."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan didnt quite know what to say. Did Werden truly understand what he was doing? Rowan had to be sure. At this point, he wasnt even really thinking about his mission."

ro "Ive saved the realm before. You were there the last time it happened. I never got a reward for it"



werd "Are you asking for compensation? You came to offer your aid of your own volition."

ro "No. I speak about that tower of yours. That trap."
ro "If order and justice is to be maintained in the world, how can someone who has saved so many people on many occasions be justly sent back to a burned farm? "
ro "I am merely musing to myself. I will join your cause regardless of the answer."
ro "But, can you not forgive me for wondering, My Lord?"



"Werden didnt answer the question. But, he didnt dismiss the question either. His head lowered, and a shadow was cast by the mid-day sun over his eyes. Their horses came to a stop."



"When he raised his head again, it was the normal Werden who he was riding with."

werd "The point is moot. I have not accepted an alliance yet."
werd "There is something I must have before that is possible."

"Rowan nodded. The mission. He was here for a purpose. He had to remember that."

ro "Name it and you will receive it."

werd "Verdoin Abbey."

"He pointed out in the distance towards the rolling hills."

werd "It stands near the road to the North East of the city. In Lord Custers domain. Strategically Important. It overlooks the main passthrough to the east."

"They passed a straw hut burning next to the gate. Troops stood around with water to ensure it was a controlled blaze."

ro "We have a garrison there, yes?"



werd "Had."



werd "Marianne pulled the troops out after Astarte. We were spread too thin, and the position was expendable. Disaster could have come any day. It still could."
werd "But, it proved a mistake. Some of the Demons forces have occupied the building. A band of orcs. We must take it back swiftly to ensure the movement of supplies."

"Rowan had to stop himself from freezing up. Orcs taking the abbey? He would have heard of that if they were sworn to the twins."
"No doubt it was another, entirely independent, orcish band."

werd "Is something the matter?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Had it been so obvious? Best not to let him dwell on it."

ro "I shouldnt have been surprised you had a task like this in mind. But, is your only goal the strategic picture of the realm?"

werd "I suppose my motive is not entirely pure. We must take the abbey before Marianne can. We will have shown ourselves the best defenders of the realm."
werd "The holdouts must come to see that only the Thorns can protect Rastedel. Having you as a living standard aids in that."

"They brought their horses to a halt in front of the gate."

werd "I have a force of my own levies and Thorns waiting nearby the building. You will link up with them and personally lead the assault on the abbey. That way, when it is done, I can have you ride beside me at the return to the city."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan let himself smile."

ro "I am to be a standard for you to wave, huh? I cant be surprised."

werd "Or a casket to ride besides. Verdoin Abbey was adopted as a defensive position for a reason. Many may die in the process of taking it."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan sighed."

ro "But, in return, I am to receive a spot at your war table?"

"Werden nodded softly. It wasnt a strong assent, but it was one worth trusting. Werden was more likely to stab you in the front then a back."

ro "Then Ill do it. As it is, the kingdom is heading to disaster. Youve been right this entire time. If its what it takes to stop the worst from coming to past, then I will ride with you."

"Werden looked to the side. His praise went unanswered."
"Afterwards, they rode back into the city together. Werden did not talk much for the ride, but Rowan felt a less threatened in his presence, if only a little. But, if he knew what Rowan were truly up to..."

$ werdenAbbeyPlan = True

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label lodgePostPathPatricia:

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"Rowan woke up bright and early to meet with Patricia. Today was the planned meeting with Duke Werden. So after getting dressed he made his way towards the lodge."
"Now, Rowan was used to taking a little bit longer to get places by foot in the capital. When people recognized him, they always seemed to want to stop and talk. But, he didnt expect the person who was waiting for him on the north side main street, just outside the codifice."

show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve

ro "My lady? I had expected to meet at the lodge."

patr "And meet with the Duke without a debriefing first? No no no. "

"When Rowan spotted her, she moved beside him. There was a strangeness to her gait. Her short legs and her tendency to always be scribbling on a piece of parchment gave her movement a loud shuffling noise."

patr "Let me tell you how this is going to go."
patr "The important thing is that you must allow me to do the speaking. It will be unavoidable if he asks you a question, but otherwise you need to keep your mouth shut."

"Rowan raised his eyebrows."

ro "I like to think my skills at the intrigue arts have been on the rise. Surely I could help persuade-"

"Before he could even finish, she had a small hand up towards his face and was shaking her head."

patr "Youve got a certain baseborn wit to you, Ill admit. But, thats of no value with Werden. He doesnt trust anyone, and he cares greatly who is the one speaking."
patr "Youre a peasant soldier. Im a lady in the ministry. I will do the speaking when Werden is involved."

"Rowan considered his prior experiences with trying to persuade Werden to do anything. It normally did not end particularly well."

if werdenTalkFailed == True:
    "This was something that he had been reminded of quite recently, in fact."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Alright, you do the talking."

"Patricia made a grumbling noise to herself."

patr "Just remember this isnt charity."

ro "Of course, I will make sure that you are rewarded for your help here. Greatly."

"Patricia crossed her arms, but did not seem especially taken aback by Rowans comment."

patr "Hmpph."

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show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve

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werd "No."

"Everyone around the table blinked in surprise. Patricia had barely started laying out her pitch for Rowans inclusion in the inner circle of the Purples before Werden had interrupted."
"They were standing alone with him in the large conference room he used as a base. Purple shawled Thorns stood at the doorway, they eyed anyone who approached."

patr "Come again, my lord?"

werd "You wish to foist Rowan on me. My answer is no."


show patricia annoyed at midleft with dissolve

"Patricia leaned back on her heels as though she were just slapped. She had at least expected to get out her full case."

if werdenTalkFailed == True:
    werd "I considered making common cause with him last he was here. But, his usefulness has passed."
    show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
    werd "You attempted this before. I said no. Do you believe me so forgetful?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
else:

    werd "I had put Rowan into consideration before. If he wished to work with me, he should have waited for my decision, rather then seeking out new allies to persuade me."
    "He rapped the table with his fist."
    werd "When I say maybe, I mean maybe."
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

show patricia neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Patricia cleared her throat loudly, but there was something different around her when interacting with Werden. Her voice sounded an octave more quiet."

patr "And yet, my lord, you have no hand in city governance. Should the government cede us greater control, I will need an ally by my side in the ministry. Someone to ensure the low folk feel accounted for."
patr "Do you know how hard it is to rule over ingrates?"

werd "I learn more everyday."

"Patricia made a noise like steam was coming out of her mouth. Rowan remained standing to her side. Perhaps letting her do all the talking wasnt quite working."

patr "Rowan has been a great help to me, already. You need to let him work with us. "

"Werden fixed his gaze on Rowan."

werd "Helping."
werd "Curious."

"Patricia was about to form another answer when Rowan jumped in."

ro "This realm is on fire. I want to do everything I can to make things right. Surely, you see that all of our interests are united here. "
ro "I-"
ro "Hrmm."

"Rowan paused. Werden had not ended the meeting despite his stark refusals. Rowan also knew him to be a shrewer man then he often had credit for. Perhaps another tact might work."

ro "What could I do for you to show my usefulness?"
ro "Lady Crevette insists Id be useful your cause and to her. Let me prove it to you. Please, My Lord."

"Werden slowly moved backwards towards his chair, and slid down. His eyes didnt leave Rowan once."

werd "This is exhausting."
werd "You truly vouch for Rowan, My Lady?"

patr "Would I be here if I did not?"

"Another silence as Werden chewed it over. Experience had taught him and Patricia not to disrupt it."

werd "Verdoin Abbey."

"Werden returned to activity, pushing aside one of the maps on the table and pulling out a larger map more focused on the immediate Rastedel area."

werd "It stands near the road to the North East of the city. In Lord Custers domain. Strategically important. It overlooks the main pass through to the east."

"Rowan leaned close. Hed never actually done any fighting in the capital region, but he knew most of the major outposts from experience. His military mind came to the fore as he read the different positions and numbers. The map came alive in his mind."

ro "I know it. We have a garrison there, yes?"

werd "Had."

"Werden grabbed a dagger and crossed a delicate X into the map over where the position was marked."

werd "Marianne pulled the troops out after the massacre. We were spread too thin, and the position was expendable. Disaster could have come any day. It still could."
werd "But, it proved a mistake. Some of the Demons forces have occupied the building. A band of orcs. We must take it back swiftly to ensure the movement of supplies."

"Rowan mentally noted that hed have heard if it was the twins forces."

ro "Demons? I hadnt heard of them on the move that far east"

"Rowan had to stop himself from speaking further. Best not to give away his inside knowledge on demon plans."
"Still, one thing was for sure. Whoever had taken the abbey did not serve the twins. Perhaps an unattached Orcish tribe?"

werd "Your having heard it matters little. The demon army has a garrison there now and every day they are in place they strangle the city."

"Rowan nodded."

ro "A grievous state of affairs, then."
ro "But, I have to believe there is a secondary motive to it too? A benefit?"

"Patricia was standing to the side listening, but she was squinting and holding herself in a position with her arms over her chest. This was not her field of expertise."

werd "I must take the abbey before Marianne can."
werd "The holdouts must come to see that only the Thorns can protect Rastedel. If you can be placed front and centre? Even better."
werd "I have a force of my own levies and Thorns waiting nearby the building. Should you prove willing, you will link up with them and personally lead the assault on the abbey."
werd "If you live, I will put you to my side at the parade. The common folk will like that."
werd "But, I might have your casket as a riding partner instead. Verdoin Abbey was adopted as a defensive position for a reason. Many may die in the process of taking it."

"Patricias face suddenly went white."

patr "Wait-"

ro "That is what I must do to prove my loyalty?"

"Rowan didnt hesitate. He had a mission to complete and this was necessary to do it. Besides, Rowan was blessed and cursed with more tools in this scenario than the average man."

ro "Then, Ill do it. Ill capture the abbey for you."

"Werden gave a terse nod, then made to roll up the map. Patricia remained frozen in place, still processing what had just happened."

werd "I will inform my commanders to wait for your arrival. "
werd "..."
werd "That should be all."

"Rowan looked to Patricia. She was still stuck in place trying to put words to what had happened. Not that it mattered. Werden had said his piece."

scene bg33 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve

"They were back on the north side of the bridge now. The clack-sound of Patricias shuffling walk only grew louder to match her frustration."

patr "That fucking..fucking...ahhh."

ro "My lady?"

patr "He knew! He knew you were going to ask to prove yourself! He was always planning to send you to take the abbey for himself! Why do you think he already had a plan for what to do the moment you asked!?"

"Rowan nodded along. Of course, it really could have been an improvisation, knowing Werden. But, best not to say that here and now. Holding his tongue was another skill hed learned a great about over the past year."

patr "The bastard. Youre no good to me dead. But, he gets as much from you as a martyr as he does a living ally."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan chuckled to himself."

ro "Ill just have to be sure to survive then."

show patricia happy at midright with dissolve

"His companion laughed too, if only lacking a bit of Rowans surety."

patr "You better. If I have to plan a war without help, I will personally make sure that your soul never gets an ounce of rest."

$ patriciaAbbeyPlan = True

jump postForkCommonEnding





label werdenCoup:

$ werdenCoupTalk = True

scene bg36 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Just outside the door to Duke Werden's personal meeting room, Rowan had to stop himself. He felt woozy. He closed his eyes and let himself lean against the wall. Something felt wrong."
    "He had to slow down his breathing. Breathe in. Breathe out. One step at a time, he regained his composure."

    show rosarian knight neutral at midright with dissolve
    rkn "Is there an issue, Mr. Blackwell?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "No no. I'm alright. Just had to stop for a second."
    hide rosarian knight with dissolve
    "He mustered the strength to push on into the room."
else:

    "Rowan walked boldly down the hallway down to the room where Werden had been encamped before. Only now, he was an invited guest."

show werden neutral at midright with dissolve
show patricia happy at edgeright with dissolve

werd "Good of you to join us. Let's get started."

if rastAlly == "crevette":
    "From her corner of the room, a few seats away from Werden, Patricia gave Rowan an encouraging smile."

"Numerous nobles and military men took positions around the table. Many were listening to Werden, but some quietly whispered amongst themselves, sometimes pointing at the massive map on the table."
"Rowan had to note who was not in the room, however. No Duke Raeve."
"It was that same map that held Rowan's attention. A massive reproduction of the city labeled down to individual boulevards and roads. The north side held the commoner districts, the trade districts, the Codifice, and the slums."
"The South East the merchant districts, the artisan districts, and the professional buildings. The South West, meanwhile, held the noble quarter, the gardens, and the large estates. "
"This segment of the map was covered in smaller notes and markings. Most of them centered on a specific building."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "...The palace."

"Rowan brushed his hand over the map."

werd "Yes, the subject of our current meeting."

"Werden turned back to the table as a whole."

werd "The parade proved a good opportunity. Lord Liftford was so impressed by the display he's expressed a desire to participate. He provided us with new details about the guard schedule."
werd "With this latest development, all of the lords involved in the palace's defense has been turned. However, the commoners and clerical figures involved are..."

ro "Participate? Participate in what?"

werd "The Coup."

"Rowan nodded slowly. He'd known that Werden was considering some way to take power. But, hearing him, in his own words, admit that he was planning a coup still felt wrong."
"Rowan looked down at the map. These plans were detailed. The product of weeks of work. Definitely not recent enough to have been started after the Battle of Astarte Plain. How long had Werden been waiting for this?"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "...The end of the world. Or at least, a world."

patr "Marianne rules through the Baron and her monopoly of the council of state. But, many of us lords have been in agreement for some time that she had no business controlling so much."
patr "But, we didn't use to have anywhere near as much support for the idea of removing her. Then she went off and got the entire city's defenses killed."
patr "Even now, she refuses to take Werden's levies because she knows it would be the end of her power. Her greed is putting the entire region at risk. Killing her would risk open conflict with the holy city, but she must be taken into custody."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan rubbed his chin. The chaos of a coup like this could be the opportunity that the demons had waited for. Still..."

ro "What about the Baron? He's innocent in all of this."

show patricia annoyed at edgeright with dissolve

"Lady Crevette opened her mouth to answer when Werden cut her off. She was left to scowl silently."

werd "He can stay. His heirs are in our orbit. But, replacing Marianne at his side with one of us is a cleaner cut. The common people still love their liege lord."

"Rowan's eyes drifted to the south east. All the bridges in and out of the district, as well as the gates and guard posts had all been labeled as strong points that needed to be seized. They were treating Jacques' stomping grounds as enemy territory to be occupied."

werd "You wished for a seat at the table and a role in future discussions. This is the table you are sitting at. This is what we are discussing."
werd "The current system cannot survive much longer. There must be a rebirth of order."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Rowan took a deep breath. This was what was required of him."
    if serveChoice == 4:
        "And if it meant the destruction of a corrupt regime in the process, that wasn't the worst outcome."

ro "Yes...Of course. What is my involvement in the coup to be?"

werd "The spearhead. You will aid me in the assault on the palace itself. There is no more able man for the task."

"Rowan leaned back in the chair. If he was in the spear head, it would mean he'd have to confront Marianne himself."
"It was not a thought Rowan relished. Priests of Solansia were no helpless victims. They could empower their retinue to incredible feats and even alter space itself. Rowan could still remember the holy stones, boulders larger than men, being flung towards the demon army."
"If Marianne put herself at the head of the counter coup faction, the streets would become littered in corpses."

werd "Now then..."

show patricia neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"The idea was to take control of the capital as fast as possible. A quick strike into the palace at a time where the Baron and The High Arbitron were there. Catching Marianne fast, and without her full retinue, were imperative. If she remained to organize a resistance, the coup would fail."
"The second stage would be to put friendly troops at all of the strong points, bridges, garrisons, and major roads. The flow of people to the South Western Noble Quarter needed to be suppressed. If they moved fast, they'd catch Marianne, The City Guard, and the Coppers with their pants down."
"The final stage would involve the movement of an army from the land of the Duke and other armies into the city. Theyd move fast and be in the city within days. Soon enough to secure it and ensure it was well defended."
"A good plan. But, Rowan saw the exploitable problem instantly. The main resistance that Werden assumed was Jacques. There was nothing accounting for a sudden strike by the demons."
"The others around the table debated the nuances of specific segments of the plan. Most of them were sword nobles. Military men who could be counted on. The softer sort, like Raeve, were clearly not privy to the details."
"That Lady Crevette was here suggested she'd be taking over government function immediately after the coup was launched. Or perhaps she was quarter-mastering it. Rowan wasn't sure."
"Rowan simply focused on the map for most of the meeting though. Where each troop detachment was going to go. He didn't have the luxury of documents. He needed to memorize all of it if he wanted to bring it back to the twins."

if rastAlly == "crevette":
    "He was so focused on the map, he didn't notice a small scrap of paper being pushed into his hand. A note from Patricia to meet her after the business of the meeting was done."

werd "We have reached the end of our business. Remember, you have a few weeks until the plan goes into effect. Any later and we will risk Prothean Reinforcements arriving. You will all be ready in time."
werd "The meeting is adjourned."

"Rowan rose to leave the room. Patricia was already shuffling out, amidst the crowd of well dressed men."

hide patricia with moveoutright

werd "Rowan. Wait."

"Rowan turned back."

ro "My Lord?"

if rastAlly == "crevette":

    werd "Men who are too talkative do not have long lives. Are we clear?"
    ro "Yes, My Lord."

    "Werden judged him critically for a minute. They were on the same side, at least in theory. But, the tension couldn't hide their true relationship. Finally, Werden waved him off."
    werd "Go."
else:


    werd "I am putting my faith in you. That is rare. Do not abuse it."
    hide werden with moveoutright

if rastAlly == "crevette":
    jump postCoupPatricia
else:

    jump postCoupWerden

label postCoupPatricia:

scene bg36 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show patricia happy at midright with dissolve

"Back in Patricia's office, he found her where he expected roughly. Popping the cork off a bottle of wine. There was a glass waiting for him on the other side of the table."

patr "There you are. You had me worried when you didn't follow me out."

"He gave a short bow."

ro "Pardon, My Lady. Werden wanted to talk to me."

patr "Oh? What did the old man want to say?"

ro "He just wanted to remind me that it would be my death if word got out."

show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve

"Patricia swished down her drink and then set to pour another glass."

patr "That's just like him. The most in-demand hero in all of the realm gloriously retakes a key strong point from the Orcs in his name, and the only congratulations he can muster is a death threat."

"Rowan grabbed his glass of wine from the table."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Is that what this is then? A congratulations?"

patr "Yes, you idiot now drink with me."

show patricia happy at midright with dissolve

"About an hour and two thirds of the bottle later, things had loosened up some. Rowan was significantly less drunk then his companion, however."

ro "I know there is bad blood between you and the High Arbitron, but how do-"

"Patricia waved her hand dramatically in his face, nearly knocking the glass straight out of his hand."

patr "No no no. Work talk is over for the day. It'd be near treason to let alcohol this expensive get wasted on that nonsense."

"Rowan backed up slightly and looked down in the glass. Rowan could tell the tracks of a fawn from a buck. But, telling the difference between expensive wine and cheap wine was beyond him. It was all red and made your head fuzzy."

ro "Just how expensive are we talking about?"

patr "Give or take a small village. Drink up."

"Rowan wasn't totally sure if she was joking. He finished his glass regardless."

if rastPerformanceReview == True:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan had to struggle not to think about the unopened parcel waiting for him back in his room."
    "For all of her oddities, she was fun to be around while drunk. It revealed an edge that she normally had to hide. Would she keep it even after Jezera's magical object changed her?"
    "It was not a pleasant thought."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "How about this then."
ro "Have you ever been married before? It's hard not to notice that you still go by your father's name. You have an older sibling too, as I recall, so you're not the owner of your own estate."

"She slumped back in her chair with an overwrought sigh."

patr "Almost. Three times, in fact. But, that was some years ago."

"Rowan raised an eyebrow. This sounded like the start of useful information."

ro "Oh? Why almost?"

patr "Because they were all idiots."
patr "I was quite the little morsel back in the day, believe or not. All the boys wanted a bite, but I was picky."
patr "Perhaps a bit too picky."

"Rowan offered a warm smile."

ro "You speak in the past tense, My Lady. You're still quite the morsel."

"Suffice to say, the response Rowan expected was not for Lady Crevette to throw a pen at him. Granted, Rowan was easily able to dodge the slow moving projectile."

patr "Hush you."

"Rowan laughed again, perhaps with a slight assist from the alcohol."

ro "I'm not kidding. You've gained a few pounds, I'm sure, but your features are still beautiful. You should have a battalion of suitors even now."

patr "The only thing I'd do if I had a battalion would be shore up the city's defenses. Good battalions are hard to find these days, apparently."

show patricia sad at midright with dissolve

"The Lady looked to the side. A slight shadow fell over her features."

patr "What about you? You're trying to charm a drunk old lady, but you have a wife yourself I assume?"

"Rowan took another sip from his glass. The less he spoke of Alexia here, the better."

ro "She lives still, but not in the realm anymore. It would take many weeks ride to reach her. The war did this. She's not safe, so she's not in Rosaria anymore."

"Patricia nodded along as he spoke."

ro "It makes me think about who I was all that time ago. I've lost a lot."

patr "I didn't take you to be a mopey drunk. Think about what might happen after we win. No more Marianne lording about because she's fucking the Baron. You'll get to command the city garrison. Maybe then you can even bring your wife back. Who knows."

"Without warning, she grabbed her drink and hoisted into the air. A little bit of wine splashed on the table."

patr "To who we used to be."
patr "And who we'll be when all this is over."

"Rowan slowly raised his glass, and clinked it against hers."

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return

label postCoupWerden:

scene bg36 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan wasn't able to return right to Ameraine after the meeting. Someone wanted to speak to him."

quest "Wait!"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
show juliet happy at midright with moveinright

"Rowan turned away in the main room to find Juliet, Werden's daughter approaching. Rowan raised an eyebrow. She'd never outright approached him before."

juli "Sir Rowan. I had to speak to you before you left again for the front."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan bowed softly. If Rowan wished to remain in Werden's good graces, rudeness to his daughter was not the way. Besides, she had an earnestness to her that it would be far too rude to crush."

ro "My lady. You can rest easy on that account. I am staying to participate in the city's defense for the foreseeable future."


juli " Oh...I See."

"An awkward second passed as she straightened her dress and then her back."

show juliet neutral at midright with dissolve

juli "I simply wanted to explain to you that...that what you do is simply incredible. I was with Father when he got the news. I hadn't seen him so happy in a long time"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"He hadn't expected that answer. Duke Werden, happy? As far as Rowan knew, the man had taken the news of Bloodmeen's fall without so much as cracking a smile."

ro "I doubt that. I've never seen your father smile in my entire-"

"Juliet shook her head emphatically. The most forceful display she'd ever put on in front of him."

juli "Father is a hard man. He's lived a hard life. Some of my handmaids and friends speak of him as though he is made of stone."


juli "But, he gets happy. He gets sad. He simply does not like the...help...of others."

"Rowan had to shake the shock from his face. That was new. He had to pull back his composure to continue the conversation. A crack in his performance."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "You must have a unique vantage point, my lady."

juli "I suppose I do."
juli "Still."

show juliet happy at midright with dissolve

juli "Your support has truly brightened his mood. For that, I thank you."

"Rowan bowed once more."

ro "I take your thanks humbly."

juli "Lady Delane speaks of you often. I have heard that her rescue was quite the feat of cunning."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan laughed to himself."

ro "I don't know about that. Outsmarting orcs is not a sign of brilliance, my lady."

juli "You speak of it as though it were routine."

ro "I wouldn't go that far."

"Her face brightened into an excited smile. Her hands clasped together into a prayer. It was as though she were begging him."

juli "But, you must have incredible stories then, right? Other feats of valor of that you've accomplished?"

"A shadow crossed Rowan's face, but he kept on smiling. Juliet seemed none the wiser."

ro "Feats of valour. Heh."
ro "I suppose I do."

"A lull set into the conversation. Juliet looked like she had something she wanted to say, but was struggling to get it out. So Rowan helped her."

ro "Would you like me to tell you a few stories at some future time? It wouldn't be any trouble."

juli "I'd like that."

"Juliet beamed at him with eyes alight. Rowan ran a hand through his hair. It wasn't like he could refuse. More to the point, she knew more about her father than anyone."
"If Rowan wanted to manipulate events, having Juliet on his side feeding information would be invaluable."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "And what was one more sin on his conscious at this point?"

elif avatar.corruption > 31 and avatar.corruption < 61:
    "It was regrettable, but perhaps unavoidable."
else:

    "Rowan wasnt about to give up a single advantage anymore. And the ear of Juliet was an advantage."

"This is the end of the current Rastedel content."

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return





label act4Menu:

scene bg36 with fade

menu:
    "Visit Lady Delane" if eleaConvo == True and delMeet2Seen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump delaneMeeting2

    "Visit Juliet." if clubbingSealSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump clubbingSeal

    "Visit Juliet again." if julietSexAvailable == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump bedroom_window

    "Visit Patricia" if rastAlly == "crevette" and sternCouncilSeen == False:
        jump sternCouncil

    "Visit Patricia again." if sternCouncilSeen == True and guessWhoSeen == False:
        jump guess_whos_coming
    "Leave.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rastMenu



label delaneMeeting2:

$ delMeet2Seen = True

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan quietly asked around the lodge if Lady Delane had been around recently. It would not be good for him to seem too eager. But, the fact they knew each other, at least, was common enough knowledge. So it could not be that much of a mistake."

nobwom "Lady Eleanor?"
nobwom "You know, I dont think shes here at the moment. Eleanor can be rather elusive at times. Never know where she is. Haha."

"Rowan was left to walk away dejected. Delane was the one he was here to see. There was something important that he had to tell her."

scene bg33 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan left the lodge, hoping to return to the northside to make something of the day. Even if he couldnt find Lady Delane, he still had too much work for idleness."
"But, it became apparent rather swiftly that something was off. At first, it was merely a lingering unease. Rowans sense of danger going off."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Someone was following him. It took him a few streets to work it out. But, there was a short figure shrouded by a cloak who was keeping a few paces behind him. Rowan narrowed his eyebrows. Whoever this was, they were not subtle enough."
"Rowan turned into an alley. The stalker followed him."
"Then, Rowan pounced."

stalk "Wait. Ah. Stop. Stop."

"Rowan narrowed his eyebrows and pinned them towards the wall with a single hand. He didnt want to hurt anyone. If he didnt have to."

ro "Why are you following me?"

stalk "You can be quite the fool sometimes. We cannot be seen together too often. You know that Even your asking around has consequences, you know. "
stalk "Now, would you be so kind as to remove your oafish hand?"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan drew his hand back. The figure lowered her hood just enough for him to see the waterfalling black hair beneath."

show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve

ele "Really now. Youre certainly more adept then you were in the past, but you must be more careful."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan sighed. He hadnt recognized her before because of the heavy cloth cloak she wore over her clothes. Indeed, even up close, he couldnt tell what she was wearing underneath. The hood had also been large enough to obscure her features."

if rastAlly == "werden":
    ro "Weve met in public before, My Lady. Are such dramatics really necessary?"
    "She rolled her eyes."
    ele "Its not the presence or absence of meetings. Its the frequency of it. Ive already been asked about how close we are on a few occasions. The theatrics in your plea to the Duke did not help."

ro "..."
ro "Truly, its good to see you, My Lady."

show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve

"Lady Eleanor smirked and gave a tiny curtsey."

ele "Likewise!"
ele "Now then, shall we? Best not to talk here. If someone were to walk past, it could be an issue. If the optics of a meeting at the lodge are bad, surely you can imagine the optics of being seen cavorting secretly in a dirty alley."
ele "I had planned to follow you to wherever it is youve been staying."

"Rowan chuckled to himself."

ro "Are you sure? Its not so much the type of place that many high born ladies, such as yourself, tend to visit."

"Delane groaned and made a gesture with her hands urging him onwards. The sleeves of her cloak were so long that the ends still hung down even with her arms fully outstretched."

ele "Have you forgotten where we met already? I assure you, I can handle whatever filthy tavern you select, provided there arent any orcs around."

"Rowan could not argue with that logic."
"Rowan and his companion made their way steadily north towards the inn that Ameraine had selected for him. Lady Delane stayed far enough back to not obviously connect the two together, but not so far that Rowan couldnt reach her if needed."

scene bg40 with fade
show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"At last, they made their way back where Rowan was staying. Delane went straight to the window and looked out at the citys backroads stretching towards the river."

ele "A nice place, I suppose."

ro "Thats a lie,"

ele "It is. But, do you expect me to call it a filthy hovel? I assume being out of the way is what you sought after. A bit of mystery, perhaps."

"Rowan nodded softly."

ro "I rather like my privacy, you know. I was in the army. I slept on dirt for years. "

"He turned away to undo the straps of his sword belt. He wouldnt need it if he was just alone with Elanor. But, when he turned back to her, he found that Delane had already worked her way out of her cloak."


scene cg767 with fade
show eleanor dress happy behind cg767
show rowan necklace happy behind cg767
pause 3

ro "..."

"Delane stood in front of the window, clad in brilliant blue silk. It hugged her curves and danced nearly to the floor. The outfit was so see-through that her body was on full display behind its billowing material."
"The mere hint of it behind the veil made it all the more attractive. Much like how a single drop makes you want a drink more for the single taste."

if delaneLodgeSex == True or eleanorCaveSex == True:
    "Rowan stirred."

scene cg768 with fade
show eleanor dress happy behind cg768
show rowan necklace happy behind cg768
pause 3

"He took a step closer."

ele "The view here is so fascinating. The only sights I normally receive here are the mansions of the others in the South-West Districts. This is so chaotic and dirty."
ele "But, not unpleasant either. Fascinating, like from a storybook about paupers or nobles in disguise. Today, Im the disguised noble."

"She turned back to him with the slightest of smiles. Then she noticed how Rowan was looking at her. Her smile wasnt so slight after that."

ele "You like it?"

"She did a little curtsey."

ro "Youre stunning"

scene cg769 with fade
show eleanor dress happy behind cg769
show rowan necklace happy behind cg769
pause 3

"Lady Delane blushed softly."

ele "...Thank you"
ele "I wanted something special...for when I saw you"

"She wrapped her arms around her chest, hugging her sides. The city stretched out behind her in the window."

if delaneLodgeSex == False and eleanorCaveSex == False:
    ele "This isnt the first time Ive tried to bring you to bed. I decided...I decided that if I wanted you, I needed to put in efforts of a greater caliber. "
    ele "Anything less would not do."
    ele "So...will you do me the honor, Rowan? "
    "She moved her hands behind her back. A posture that conveniently left her breasts pushed forward. A natural spot for Rowans eyes to fall on."
    ele "Rowan Blackwell. Will you fuck me?"
else:

    ele "I understand what is expected of me. That I am to find a noble husband and to work with him. That the good of our family depends on it. I am not the first born, after all."
    ele "You are a commoner...and yet, you saved me. You challenge me."
    ele " I want you again. I think about it often. As stated before, you were the motivation for this particular purchase."
    "She did a little twirl in place, showing off the luxurious style of the dress...and beneath her own luscious curves. She was eager for him. He could see it from her body language. He could even smell it in the air."
    ele "I dont know what day it wont be possible for us to meet anymore. You are a busy man. A married man. "



    ele "Someday, I will not be able to meet with you."
    ele "ut, not today. Stay with me today. Lets spend the entire day in bed together."
    "She reached out a hand to brush his face. "

menu:
    "Take Delane to bed.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ delaneSex2Refuse = False
        jump delaneSex2
    "Refuse.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ delaneSex2Refuse = True
        jump delaneSex2Refuse

label delaneSex2:

scene cg770 with fade
show eleanor dress happy behind cg770
show rowan necklace happy behind cg770
pause 3

"Rowan took a step forward and kissed her. A passionate possessive kiss. Eleanors eyes fluttered closed, and she eagerly opened her lips for him to explore. She was as active and as eager a participant as he was."
"When the kiss broke, she let out the smallest of gasps. Her eyes burned into him."

ro "Ladies first."

scene bg40 with fade
show eleanor dress happy behind bg40
show rowan necklace happy behind bg40

"Rowan swept her up into his arms and deposited her on the bed. She squealed lightly and kicked her feet, but Rowan didnt give her playful struggle any mind. She looked up at him expectantly from the mattress. He hovered above her. So little distance between them."
"Her face asked a silent question over and over. When are you going to do it? When are you going to fuck me?"
"But, Rowan froze in place for a moment. There was something important he was supposed to do. Something he needed to tell her..."

ele "Rowan? Is there something amiss?"

"Rowan put on a smile to reassure her. "

ro "Nothing at all."

scene cg771 with fade
pause 3

"Rowan put his hands on her body, and his cock inside of her. Delane let out the softest of gasps. Then she grasped on to him. Their bodies were connected in more ways than one now. They gasped at the same time. Connected."

scene roxdel_lodge2 with fade
show eleanor dress aroused behind roxdel_lodge2
show rowan necklace happy behind roxdel_lodge2
pause 3

"Sunlight streamed into the room. It illuminated their bodies in movement. The city overlooked them."
"Rowans hands roamed the soft silky fabric of Delanes dress. It was beauty over beauty. He tracked the way she squirmed when he thrust his cock. Hed speed up or slow down to acquaint himself with the different reactions."
"The small movements. The way her mouth would open to gasp. The little whimpers from her lips. It made him groan too."

if eleanorCaveSex == True:
    "Once theyd fucked one another, sweaty and exhausted, in a damp cave. This was different. The woman he was with now was so fine. All his life hed been told the nobles were above him. She was a being of grace and perfection. Flawless."
    "And he got to fuck her"

ele "Rowan"

"She groaned out and grabbed back at him. He responded with a loud grunt and by pistoning his hips as hard as he could. He rolled and thrusted with every well of strength he had."

ele "Rowan...Rowan."

"Her cries grew higher pitched. A symphony for his ears. Just for him. It drove him to fuck her harder. It was single minded desire. He wanted her. This sweet, perfect woman whose body met his. He wanted her."

ele "Rowan...ahhh. Fuck. Rowan. Fuck."

"He set the pace. The sight of her in all of her perfection drove him to greater extremes. Hed pull her hair, and her lips would form a perfect O. Hed drive his cock as deep inside of her as he could, and her body would act as the perfect foil. Pleasurable resistance."

scene roxdel_lodge2_2 with fade
show eleanor dress aroused behind roxdel_lodge2_2
show rowan necklace happy behind roxdel_lodge2_2
pause 3

"And as it went on. As they both moved steadily closer and closer and closer to that building pressure. Rowan smiled. It was not on purpose. A natural response to the situation. But, he smiled nonetheless."

ele "Rowan. I...I...Rowan...Inside me. Please...Rowan"

"Her body twisted and shuddered. She threw herself at him in a desperate desire to eke out every last undiscovered sensation. She was so wanton. So needy. There was something bottled up that was being let out."
"It took on an unbroken rhythm. The moment broke down to its smallest components."
"He moved and she moved. He moved and she moved. Over and over. Sublime. Like the rush of water over a waterfall. He moved and she moved."
"He asked and she answered."

"Flawless. Moaning and thrusting. Flawless. Squealing and slapping and moving. Flawless. The dirtiness of sweat and flesh and cum. The clean of a freshly tailored dress. Flawless."
"Moving and moving and moving. Faster and faster and faster."
"He smiled. Even as he approached the peak, he smiled. She had reached her heated edge. He was hurtling down the waterfall. He just needed to...let go."


show cg785 with sshake
show cg785 with sshake
pause 1
show cg786 with flash
pause 3

"Rowan came inside of Delane. Her body spasmed the entire time. Their forms were connected, and so too their orgasms."
"His hands gripped the pristine dress with everything they had. He heard a ripping sound, but his brain was too far bathed in white to process it. Everything was in white."

scene cg770 with fade
show eleanor dress happy behind cg770
show rowan necklace happy behind cg770
pause 3

"They groaned in unison. All strength had been sapped from Rowans body. He lowered himself, as slowly as he could, down on top of her. Their lips were mere inches from each other."
"Every time she exhaled, he felt the warmth of her breath against his cheek."
"She was soft and delicate, intertwined in his arms. It was a moment of indeterminate length. As long and as short as it needed to be."

ele " Rowan"

"Her eyelashes fluttered. His chest expanded and contracted. He too needed air. The exertion had left him winded. It didnt normally do that."

ele "Rowan"

ro "Yes"

ele "...You ripped my damn dress."

"Rowan looked down. There was a noticeable tear running through it. Before it had been so totally smooth and perfect. He let out a grunt. That was, in a strange way, kind of sad. Hed never again be able to see it like he had before. Even repaired, the stitches would remain."

ro "Sorry."

ele "Impudent bastard."

"She brought her lips to his for a kiss."
"They remained together for a time. Just enough to get their breath back. Rowan held her in his arms. Their position shifted slowly until they sat side by side."

scene bg40 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve

jump postDelane2Sex

label delaneSex2Refuse:

"Rowan watched passively, drinking in her form. It was all such a provocation. A perfect enticement. From her flowing hair all the way down."
"That was why Rowan had to refuse."

if delaneLodgeSex == False and eleanorCaveSex == False:
    ro "My Lady. This is not the first time youve attempted to seduce me. Im afraid you will find little success on this occasion as well."
    "She crossed her arms."
    ele "Really now, have I become so unattractive that I cannot even tempt you?"
    ro "I wouldnt say that"
    "She huffed slightly...then without warning, her hands went to the hem of the dress and pulled it up. Rowan could only gawk as the woman in front of him now."
    show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve
    "From there, she slowly walked over to the bed, grabbing Rowans hands and leading him to a seated position at her side. So close he could smell her perfume. Beneath that, her feminine musk."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ele "Youve made me give up pretenses to subtlety. I pride myself in my ability to seduce without resorting to such extreme measures. But, you are a defiant man."
    "Rowan closed his eyes. Not, to avoid looking at her, but instead to draw the strength to say what needed to be said."
else:

    ro "My Lady, I cannot do it. Not today."
    "She raised an eyebrow."
    ele "Really?"
    ele "I know you find me attractive, Rowan. And I even came all dolled up for you. Surely, I can persuade you to change your mind. Somehow."
    "Without warning, her hands went to the hem of the dress and pulled it up. Rowan could only gawk as the woman in front of him now."
    show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve
    "From there, she slowly walked over to the bed, grabbing Rowans hands and leading him to a seated position at her side. So close he could smell her perfume. Beneath that, her feminine musk."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ele "Do you wish for me to go to my knees and beg? Some men enjoy that."
    "Rowan had to force his eyes away. He couldnt let himself indulge."

label postDelane2Sex:

ro "My Lady...there is something I must tell you."

show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve

"She tilted her head slightly."

ro "I wasnt looking to meet with you today because I wanted a liaison."

if delaneSex2Refuse == True:
    show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve
    ele "Clearly."
else:

    show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve
    ele "You could have fooled me."
    "She giggled playfully."
    ele "But, why did you seek me out then?"

"Rowan breathed in. Hed been preparing for this moment. But, none of his preparations felt real. This felt real."

ro "I wanted to see you, so I could tell you to leave the city. It is no longer safe for you in Rastedel."

show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve

"She blinked twice."

ele "The city?"

ro "Is no longer safe for you. Yes."
ro "Its time for you and your family to decamp for the countryside. If you have holdings or the capacity to acquire holdings on the other side of the mountains, that would be best. Closer to Prothea."

ele "..."

"She drew back from him slightly, and curled her arms around her knees in a ball position. He could see her intellect whirring to life beneath her."

show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve

ele "Youre involved in the citys defenses"

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    ele "The Coppers as well..."
else:

    ele "The Purples as well..."

ele "If youre telling me that I need to leave the city, that means something is about to happen, doesnt it? You know about something that you dont want to talk about."

"Rowan lowered his head. He couldnt meet her eyes right now. It might give away too much."

ro "I gave everything I had to get you free from the orcs. After everything that happened, I cannot risk you falling back into their hands. It would take away too much that I worked for."
ro "Rastedel isnt safe. You need to go."

show eleanor dress angry at midright with dissolve

"Delanes eyebrows furrowed. Her movements turned sharp."

ele "Yet, you still dont answer me. You know something. You cant hide it."
ele "..."
ele "Why were you at that orc encampment?"

"Rowan felt a tingle down his spine. That was the exact right question to ask. Which made it the exact wrong question to ask."

ele "I have not heard of any reconnaissance effort during that time. It was lands adjacent to my family, and we are held in esteem by the Duke. It wasnt for him. Nor was it for anyone here. Why were you even there?"

"She rose to her feet, but her glare never left him. She soon was pacing the room, barely aware of her own nudity."

ele "And before the Astarte tragedy...you were trouncing around Raeve territory doing what exactly? No one can account for your whereabouts. Ive even spoken with Duke Raeve about-"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "You need to leave Rastedel, My Lady. I really cannot say more than that."
ro "I am trying to help you. This is the only way."

"Lady Delane went to his table and grabbed the paper from it. She tried to throw it at him, but the paper mostly scattered to the wind."

ele "No. You listen here. You saved me. I care about you. But, do you really think you can just tell me to run away without evidence? To convince my own father to uproot and travel to the other side of the country?"
ele "Im not stupid, Rowan. Im not."
ele "Youre hiding something important. Tell me whats really going on."

"Rowan balled his hand into a fist. He could see how close she was to figuring it out. There really was so little he could do to account for what hed been doing ever since the conflict began. But, he needed to do something now. Something to head this off."
"The man closed his eyes and took a breath. Then he stood up."

ro "You want the truth?"

ele "Yes. "

ro "Okay."
ro "..."
ro "I am a double agent."

show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve

"Delane froze in place."

ro "For a little more than a year, I have been going back and forth between the lines. I have met the demons who run the other side personally. As far as they are aware, I am on their side."

ele "Are you?"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Never."
else:

    ro "No. I am not."

ro "I was at Raeve Keep when it fell because I was with the attacking forces. That is how I got the Duke out."
ro "I was at the Orc Camps because the demons were there to make an alliance with them. Thats how I learned about you. I knew I could not let them do what they wanted with you. I risked everything to save you."

"She gasped softly."

ro "I am doing everything I can to put a bottle on this monster. But, no matter what I do, it always gets out. All I can do is mitigate it here and there. All my efforts just make the situation worse."

"Rowan paused to gather his breath. Lies always went down easier when taken with truth."

ro "That is why I am telling you that you need to leave this city."
ro "I have seen how it is defended. I had heard about the state of the in-fighting, but I had refused to believe it. Everyone is so busy trying to slit each others throats that none of them have a damn clue how to save this entire country."
ro "I have seen every stupid choice. I was at Astarte. The reason it was such a disaster was that all of the selfish noble power brokers were too busy fighting each other to focus on the real enemy."

if serveChoice ==4:
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "This entire society is rotten and dying. I dont know what should replace it. Not yet. But, it cannot and will not survive this war."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I cannot stop what is happening. There are going to be orcs inside these walls. My bet is that its going to happen soon."
ro "You need to leave."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Please"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"A hush fell over the room. The shadow of the Codifice, standing tall in the distance, darkened the room. Rowan was left face to face with Eleanor."

show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve

ele "And if I stay, theyll take me"

ro "Thats right."

ele "..."

if rastAlly != "werden":
    "Rowan saw something he hadnt seen in a long time. Not since the Orc Camp. A tear rolled down Lady Delanes cheek."
    ele "This explains a great deal. I will admit, I had even considered the possibility before. But, to hear it from the mouth of the demon himself."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan furrowed his eyebrows."
    ro "Im no demon."
    ele "Correct, you are no demon."
    ele "But, you dont have a shred of hope for victory left in you. You want to pack your cart and run rather than stand and fight."
    ele "What you are is a coward."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowans eyes fell towards the ground, almost instinctively. Delane had always been cuttingly direct. But, to lay it out like this"
        "A coward"
        ro "Youre right. I am."
    else:
        "Rowan felt a flash of something hot boiling inside of him. He imagined giving Delane the back of his hand."
        ro "Me? A Coward?"
        ro "Do you have any idea what I have done to get where I am? The sacrifices Ive had to make? Every step of my path to this room has been over ashes. Can you even imagine what I have done for the greater good?"
        "Delane, though, stood her ground even as his voice went higher and higher."
        ele "I dont have the slightest idea what you have done to get here."
        ro "And you remember what I did for you? I risked everything. Everything. Just to save you?"
        show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve
        ele "I remember. I still think about that night in my dreams. I probably will for the rest of my life. It was the most heroic thing Id ever seen a man do."
        show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve
        ele "But, youre still a coward."
        "Rowan balled his fists up. Not even the twins normally drew this from him. Why? Why was he feeling this way from the words of some powerless spoiled noblegirl?"
        "He exhaled. It all went with his breath."

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan staggered back to the bed and sat back down with his head in his hands."
    ro "Hmphh."
    show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve
    "Eleanor approached him slowly. She stepped towards him on the tips of her toes. When Rowan raised his head once more, her arms were around him. So delicate. She had hands with no calluses. Just smooth."
    ele "Im sorry. I really am. I must seem like the most ungrateful woman in the whole world."
    "Eleanor looked to the side."
    ele "I really do owe you so much. "
    ele "..."
    ele "So theyre really going to be here, arent they? If I stay in Rastedel, Ill fall into their hands."
    ro "Yes."
    ele "I suppose they might even remember me. A chilling thought indeed."
    show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve
    "She withdrew her arms. A source of warmth gone away. Rowan watched the way that her long dark hair swayed as she made her way back to the window. The city stood watch over them."
    ele "If you believe that Rastedel is no longer a place of safety, then it would be foolish of me not to listen to your council."
    ele "On the morrow, I will persuade my father to begin preparations for a move east. We have family in that territory. They will not be pleased to have to support us, but they will not turn us down either."
    "She walked stiffly to that beautiful sheer dress and the cloaked she had left on the ground. Rowan drank in her naked form while he still could. Delanes tone made it clear he would not be seeing it again in any immediate future."
    show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve
    ele "You dont have to bear this by yourself, Rowan."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Yes, Lady Delane. I do."
    ele "So you say."
    "She pulled on her cloak and walked from the room. Rowan got up from the bed to watch her descend the staircase."
    hide eleanor with dissolve
    "The following day, he received a note saying that Lord Delane and his family had decamped the capital. They had not even been charged the Sword Aid in light of the losses theyd already suffered in the conflict. Rowan traced the ink on the parchment with his fingers."
    $ eleaLeft = True
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    $ prevent_tile_exploration()
    $ push_to_previous_tile()
    return
else:

    "Lady Delanes voice lowered to a mumble."
    ele "This explains a great deal. I will admit, I had even considered the possibility before."
    "But, before she let herself be drawn to deep in thought, she stopped. Instead, she shook her head at Rowan. Her eyes steadied themselves on him."
    ele "No."
    ro "No?"
    ele "I understand your intention. You simply wish to keep me safe."
    ele "But, such a thing cannot be allowed. I, and my family, will remain in the city for as long as it is feasible to do so. This is not a subject of negotiation."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan shook his head and loudly slammed his hands on the table. The rumble of it made her flinch."
    ro "Do you expect me to simply accept that? Do you not understand the stakes here? I just told you all that Ive been through. Especially what I went through for the sake of your life"
    "She restored her composure and shook her head."
    show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve
    ele "So you did. I believe every word. I cannot imagine the hardship it entailed. Truly."
    show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve
    ele "But, tell me something, Rowan. Do you plan to leave the city as well?"
    ele "You ask for me to pack up and travel East. Away from the danger. But, forgive me for not seeing your packed bags. You plan to stay in the city and try to protect it until the last possible second."
    ele "So, why should I?"
    "Rowan felt what little was keeping him from shouting slipping away the longer the conversation continued. His hands twitched."
    ro "Because, My Lady, if the city falls and I am inside, nothing happens to me. As far as the demon forces know, I am on their side. But, if the city falls and you are still inside, you will"
    show eleanor dress angry at midright with dissolve
    ele "...Be raped?"
    "She spat to the side."
    show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve
    ele "Oh, you neednt spare me the modesty. I spent months in an orc encampment as a prize to be tossed around. Do not think me such a blushing flower."
    ro "Yes. That. Theyll do bad things to you, My Lady. The common folk will probably be fine. For the most part, at least. But, the Demons are not going to just let an entire class of people wander around taxing their new subjects. Every noble is at risk. "
    ele "If I leave, who would help you?"
    ele "This is why I remain so insistent, Rowan. You remember your meeting with Duke Werden, after all. You are a commoner and the only people who can aid you are not."
    ele "As I understand it, you need me. "
    ele "You need a partner who can shout on your behalf when some high born puffycoat wishes to get in your way. That invertebrate, Duke Raeve, certainly will do nothing of the sort."
    "Delane flashed a smirk. She was winning and she knew it. She strode closer, this time not as a seduction tactic."
    ele "Rowan, you need me."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan slowly walked back to the bed and put his head in his hands. This was not going well at all. Delane was as stubborn as a mule. Not even the threat of renewed captivity with the orcs could deter her."
    "Delane walked over and brushed her smooth fingertips on his shoulder."
    show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve
    ele "Youve borne such a burden for so long, Rowan. Let me help you."
    ele "You can continue with your cloak and dagger espionage. Play the demons like an instrument. But, if you need help in the human lands. Rastedel. Wherever. I can be there. A steadfast and politically savvy ally to ensure you achieve your objectives."
    show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve
    ele "A generous deal, no?"
    "There was something sweet about it. There was always Alexia in the castle. But, most of Rowans life, these days, didnt happen in the castle. Otherwise, he was alone."
    "Still."
    ro "Perhaps. But, I cant accept that. You know that if you"
    show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve
    ele "Nope. No way. Not a chance. I have made up my mind already. I will not hear a word to the contrary. Simply inform me where you will be working, and I will go there and start making connections on the ground."
    ele "I had always wanted to do a bit more traveling. A dirty orc cage is entirely unsuitable to be my sole adventure."
    "She extended a hand to shake."
    show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve
    ele "So. Do we have a deal?"
    "Rowan sighed and looked to her. Her eyes were shimmering bright. She had not even seemed this excited back on the street."
    ro "Do I even have a choice in the matter at this point?"
    "Delane just giggled at him."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan slowly took her hand."
    ro "Alright. Partners then."
    ro "But, from now on, you do what I tell you to do. If you want to involve yourself in espionage and war, you cant treat it like some kind of adventure novel."
    ro "Be ready to evacuate Rastedel at a moments notice. Just because Im agreeing to your help does not mean that the city is safe all of a sudden."
    show eleanor dress neutral at midright with dissolve
    "She gave a firm nod, like a soldier responding to an order."
    ele "Got it. Ill have travel provisions and valuables ready to for a moments notice."
    show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan scrutinized her closely. She was smiling again. How could he put into words how unhappy he was with this arrangement? She wasnt stupid. She didnt even have much cause to be naive. Did his words have no effect?"
    "Perhaps, then, the best move would be simply to fill her in on the last little bit of the truth. The fact that his true goal was to, above all, save Alexia. Saving the realm was one thing, but would she risk her life to save his wife?"
    "Rowan didnt tell her about that though."
    if delaneSex2Refuse == True:
        "Instead, he pushed her down on the bed and took her again. His body was ready once more, and he found her just as eager as she had been earlier. How many hours were spent like that, bodies in motion, it was hard to say."
    else:
        "Rowan and Delane talked a while longer. The conversation was bright and snappy, and Delane always seemed to have a snappy answer to whatever Rowan said. It was relaxing."
    "Eventually, the shadow from the codifice moved on, and sun streamed into the room once more. With it, sparkling light reflected from the nearby river."
    $ delaneAlly = True
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    $ prevent_tile_exploration()
    $ push_to_previous_tile()
    return





label sternCouncil:

$ sternCouncilSeen = True

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve

"When Patricia walked in for the scheduled meeting, Rowan could tell something was off immediately. Her fists were clenched in balls, and her eyebrows were clearly furrowed. Small package or no, she looked ready to commit a murder."
"She sat in her chair so strongly and with such force that Rowan was worried it might break."

ro "Is something amiss?"

patr "Not something you need to be the one to deal with."
patr "Some asshole on the council has been trying to block some of the defensive measures you mentioned to me. Sir Alois Tranche, the Minister of Military Affairs."

"She spat to the side."

patr "From his self-importance, youd think that when you knight a man that his cock grows three inches longer."

ro "Whose he sided with?"

"If he was a noble, was there a chance that he was aligned with the purples?"

patr "Hes still with Marianne. Werden has been trying to tempt him over, though. He hasnt got the memo that none of the rest of 'em have a support base anymore. All he does is make the procedure to get things done more difficult."

"Rowan ran a hair through his hair slowly, letting the individual strands glide through his fingertips. There was an opportunity here."

ro "You know, my lady. Perhaps this is a situation that I may actually be able to help with."

show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

"Lady Patricia's expression perked up."

scene bg34 with fade
show patricia neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The following day, Patricia was back in the council room. It was positioned in the heart of the Palace. Only a short walk from the Baron. Around the table were an eclectic collection of well dressed nobles, robed priests, and even a man in full armour."
"A priestess sat at the head of the table in Marianne's place. She was likely back at the Codifice today. A proper noble page boy stood at his side."

page "The Chair recognizes High Chancellor Crevette."

"Patricia rose to her feet and looked around the table to a mix of appreciative and disinterested faces. A battlefield over the large oak table."

patr "The new garrison holding Verdoin Abbey needs supplies. Ive earmarked the new weapons coming from these two forges to be transported north. That will help ensure we can hold it in the future."
patr "We will also need to build a stockpile of rations there to ensure that it can withstand a siege. This is a depressingly likely eventuality."

"Patricia spent the better part of the next half hour running over the details of the plan. It didn't merely involve Verdoin. Instead, it identified key fortifications all along central Rosaria that might help hold back a marching demon army. All locations Rowan had identified."

patr "Any objections, my lords?"

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"The lord who'd come in full combat armour slammed a hand on the table. Patricia winced to herself."

alois "Yes. One from me."

page "The Chair recognizes Minister for Military Affairs, Sir Alois Tranche."

alois "As the head of military affairs, deciding what garrisons need requisitions is my department, My Lady. You may be responsible for requisitions, but all diversions of supplies must have my approval."

"Someone watching would be able to see Patricia's expression grow hotter. She could have pounced on him from across the table."

patr "I am the one proposing this because I am the one the garrisons got in touch with. Do you plan to hold up the needed supplies?"

alois "Hmm."
alois "One has to wonder why move supplies and arms from the capital to this side theater. One whose soldiers are not under our control. Why not let your friend, Werden, supply his own men?"

patr "Its not that simple-"

"Before she could even reply, the knight rose his voice so loud that she couldn't talk over him. Patricia's nails dug into the table."

alois "It seems to me that he would be perfectly capable of that. Had he not wanted to do the hard work of keeping the garrison in fighting shape, he should have thought about that before he moved. Without the authority of I or any of the generals, may I add."
alois "Procedure must be followed, Chancellor. You know that."

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"Rowan decided that he had waited long enough outside the door. Someone had to shut this buffoon down. He threw open the doors and strode into the room. There were audible gasps. Even a few half-formed questions of who was entering, before they saw who their guest was."

ro "Apologies for my interruption. I had been invited to visit the council during one of its sessions by the chancellor. This is not improper, is it?"

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"Patricia's expressions softened, and she bid Rowan closer."

patr "I wanted one of the actual field generals involved in the discussions. Rowan is set to be one of the commanders if the city is attacked."

"The room was left sputtering. It went against Sir Alois' precious procedure, but Rowan's role in the city's defense and his status as national hero were not subjects of debate."
"To his credit, it was Sir Alois himself who finally responded to this interruption. Marianne's proxy was still stunned."

alois "No man would dare tell the hero of the realm he couldnt sit in. So long as there were no pretensions to a council seat, of course."

"Slowly, a chorus of agreement went out around the table."
"Rowan walked over to the empty seat next to Patricia and grabbed the back of the chair."

ro "Excellent. I will take whatever oaths of secrecy as is necessary. That said,Im privy to most of the details of the defense by now, so if need be we can dispense with that."

ro "Mind if I sit down?"

"He and Patricia exchanged a brief knowing glance. Rowan took his seat at her right hand."
"Sir Alois let out a loud cough."

alois "As I was saying."
alois "The purpose of the royal stores is to serve the royal forces themselves. The capital must be secured before we can worry about the positions of vassals."
alois "You also mentioned an effort to repair damages to fort-"

"Rowan didn't even let him finish. Now it was the knight's turn to be interrupted."

ro "Apologies, but may I interject?"

"Sir Alois looked struck. The rest of the table glanced around, unsure. The Purple ministers all nodded, while the remaining blue ministers mostly remained silent or just gave way from their own confusion."

page "The Chair now recognizes General Rowan Blackwell."

"Rowan rose to speak."

if avatar.corruption > 30 and avatar.corruption < 61:
    "A smirk formed on his face, despite his best intentions."

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Rowan smirked darkly. He was about to enjoy this."
else:

    pass

ro "Naturally, I understand your reluctance to trust High Chancellor Crevette's advice on military affairs. She's not a soldier."
ro "That's why I had actually been the one advising Chancellor Patricia on the military situation when she constructed the plans. All of her ideas were run by me first."

"Patricia jumped in, seeing the blood in the water."

patr "Do you believe I would be so foolish as to propose military strategy without first asking a general whod been on the ground?"

alois "I-I see."

"Sir Alois lowered himself back into his chair. In effec,t he had ceded the entire floor to Rowan. Rowan started to pace behind his chair as he spoke. He took on the posture of an instructor in front of a class."

ro "I had advised her that our forward defenses should be built up. Whatever costs to the citys defenses moving resources to front line positions would incur can be paid back with interest by the time they had fallen."

"That is, unless the demons were planning to bypass the fortifications entirely to strike when the city was undefended. But, not even Patricia knew about that wrinkle to it."

ro "Surely, you remember the intense suffering that we all felt before the road north was opened up again with Verdoins recapture. Before I opened the road again. We have yet to even begin to recover from the damages of it, and you wish to leave our defenses there weak?"

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "He put extra emphasis on the word I just to rub it in. "

"Sir Alois had spent the entire verbal assault shrinking in his seat. Still, he didn't give up immediately."

alois "..."
alois "It remains improper for Duke Werden to hold a garrison in Crown Lands with his own personal levies. That should rightfully be under the command of the royal army."

ro "What troops? Where are you going to pull the men to garrison it from?"
ro "The Royal Army, as an organized regional fighting force, does not exist. We have whatever men can still hold the capital, some troops caught on the far west of the country, mostly holding ports and keeps, and our standing forces over the eastern mountains."
ro "None can be moved. None are even presently sufficient to defend themselves."
ro "I ask again, Sir. What troops would the royal army even garrison Verdoin Abbey with?"

"Sir Alois didn't have an answer to that question."

ro "That is what I thought."

"The table was silent. Sir Alois certainly didn't want to speak. The other nobles were thoroughly cowed. The only other person standing up was Patricia."

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"Rowan turned to her and bowed."

ro "Apologies for interrupting you, My Lady."

"Patricia smiled and bowed back at him respectfully. A show for their present audience. Rowan was passing the torch back to her. He sat back down into his chair."

patr "Not at all, my friend. That was most illuminating."

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patr "Now that we have resolved that business, lets move on. I have much more business to run through..."

"No one interrupted Patricia for the remainder of her report. When it came time for the voting process after all of the issues were settled, almost all of Patricia's proposals had easily passed."

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"After the business was done, the powerful men and women of the city filed out of the palace. Among them, a humbled Alois."

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show patricia happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan waited in the hallway until Patricia left the room. She was always the last one out. When she arrived, everything she had been holding in after her presentation flowed out. She smiled ear to ear and nearly hopped in place."

patr "Fucking tits, right there. Fucking tits."

"Rowan chuckled to himself. He'd never seen her so...unambiguously happy."

patr "That asshole has been making my life miserable for years. Years. All of them have. But, you shut him right up. He looked like a dog that had been kicked to the curb."
patr "Wonderful. Just wonderful."

"Rowan bowed slightly, feigning humility. The goal wasn't to take credit for what happened."

ro "I would never have even gotten into the room without you. You did all of the work. I just helped out in a few places."

"If Patricia noticed what he said, she didn't show it. She just kept on talking."

patr "...And the rest of them too. They sat there and listened. I havent had a council meeting go so completely my way in a long time."

"Rowan and Patricia started walking for the exit. She laughed to herself. Had Rowan not known how much frustration she'd been keeping bottled up, he might have thought her a mad woman."

patr "We make a good team, Rowan."

"She was looking ahead, not even meeting back his look. Rowan looked ahead too."

ro "I like to think so too."

patr "Together, were going to make this city our bitch."

"Together, Rowan and Patricia walked out of the palace."

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label clubbingSeal:

$ clubbingSealSeen = True
$ julietSexAvailable = True

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"This time, when Rowan was let into the Lodge by the guards, he was looking for someone. Juliet. But, he didnt have to ask many people before realizing that she wasnt there. Many of the more devout nobles were gone. Today was the weekly services at the Grand Codifice."

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"Within the hour, hed crossed back to the north side of the river. A large crowd had gathered in front of the temple, waiting for the doors to open."

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"Along the edges, near the market stalls, Rowan found Juliet. She was talking with an apple merchant. Rowan waited for her to finish. When she turned from him, newly purchased apple in hand, Rowan saw a handkerchief fall from her basket."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "A perfect opportunity to strike."
else:

    "Rowan sighed inwardly. He would not enjoy this."

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ro "You must be more careful with your things, My Lady. I wont always be there to pick them up."

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"Juliet turned around to see him, handkerchief extended. She half-jumped."

juli "R-rowan! What are you doing here?"

if rastAlly == "werden":
    ro "Well, I still owe you stories, dont I? I made you a promise. It would be wrong of me to ignore a debt."
    ro "I heard you were going to services so I went to pay you a visit."
    show juliet happy at midright with dissolve
    "She clapped her hands together. Her whole posture changed, as though someone had run a current of energy through her."
    juli "You wanted to go with me?"
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else:

    ro "I was actually just on my way to services. The sermon of the High Arbitron isnt a thing most peasant folk get to hear very often. A perk of my present situation."
    ro "Were you as well?"
    show juliet neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Juliet kicked her feet. Her eyes had lowered the moment she saw him, but every few seconds shed peek up at him. Her arms were crossed over her chest."
    juli "Indeed."
    juli "..."
    "Rowan stepped closer. She was fighting herself about something."
    ro "Is something amiss?"
    juli "Father warned me I shouldnt speak with you."
    "Rowan nodded. Of course. Hed noticed how shed been looking at him in the past. Surely he realized the danger in his daughters crush."
    "It took Rowan a few seconds to construct a plan. He was not experienced in this kind of subversion. But, when he spoke again, it was with purpose."
    ro "As well he should. You dont know me. Do you?"
    "She nodded slowly, now eyes firmly meeting his."
    ro "Its only right that you take precautions with strangers. Even heroes of the realm. Hes showing wisdom."
    ro "Not that your father needs instruction on not trusting people. Hes quite skilled already on that front."
    "Juliet looked behind her. Then back to him. She was searching for something. A reason to agree."
    juli "Youre not really a stranger though. Are you? "
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "Rowan cringed inwardly."
    juli "My brothers and father served alongside you in the war. And my departed uncle as well. Youre a friend of the family."
    "Rowan shrugged. He still needed to present himself as the voice of wisdom. He couldnt be too eager to accept her rationalization."
    ro "Still, we havent spoken much personally. If youd like we can sit together during services. Perhaps change that."
    "Juliet slowly uncrossed her arms."

juli "We would have to be quiet though. Services are no right place for story time. We could disrupt the other worshipers."

"She nodded sagely."

ro "Of course."
ro "And I doubt Marianne would much enjoy being interrupted."

"In the distance, Rowan saw the door of the Grand Codifice opening. The crowd was starting to funnel in."
"Juliet put a finger in his face and wagged it."

juli "Her Beatitude, the High Arbitron. Father is the same way. I remind him to say the full title all the time, but he never does."

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"She sighed to herself. Then she knelt down into a proper curtsy."

juli "Very well. It would be a great honor to attend services side by side with the savior of the realm."

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"The pews of the Grand Codifice rang out with the whispered prayers of the people of Rastedel. Some prayed for safety. Some for strength. Some for a stealthy getaway. At the head of the congregation, framed by floating pillars of water, was the High Arbitron."

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mari "She is the shield of our heart and protector of our minds. Let her guide us to wisdom, clarity of vision, and purity. We are travelers and she is the way."

cong "She is the shield of our heart and protector of our minds. Let her guide us to wisdom, clarity of vision, and purity. We are travelers and she is the way..."

"Rowan leaned over to Juliet in the seat next to his and whispered something in her ears. They sat near the front, close enough to see the High Arbitron up close."
"Juliet giggled softly to herself but managed to go quiet and return to a proper worshipful posture."

juli "Shhh."

"Rowan felt a few cold looks. It had wound up loud enough for a few nearby people to hear. Marianne glanced vaguely in their direction but had to move on to the next prayer mere moment after."
"The services dragged on."

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"Soon, Juliet had given up even pretending to focus on praying. She and Rowan were whispering incessantly to each other throughout the service. An older noblewoman shushed at them periodically throughout the service, but Rowan and Juliet just kept on talking."

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"Later, when the services were done, Juliet tugged on his sleeve."

juli "I know of a garden by the side of the Codifice. Her Beatitudes personal. They have such lovely irises there. We can speak there, Rowan. "
juli "That is, if you wish to."

"Rowan gave a soft bow."

ro "It would be my most sincere honour."

"Juliet led him past a winding path through a gate up to the roof of one of the Codifices side buildings. Atop it, Rowan was struck by the sight of a vast rooftop garden. Soil taken from the countryside was watered by the flowing currents runnings from the Codifice itself."
"As he stared, Juliet looped her arm in his. With a little nudge, she got him walking."
"They strolled through the garden, over green grass as fresh on the hillsides outside the city. Together they looked like a painting or an illustration in a story book. They spoke on a wide range of topics together. Juliet would ask a question and Rowan would build an answer."

ro "Some stories say Orcs unskilled fighters or brutes. In truth, they can be quite clever and practiced. They are an entire culture devoted to war. The average Orcish soldier has more combat experience and training then even most knights."

juli "Then how are our brave soldiers able to defeat them in battle?"

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"Juliet tilted her head."

ro "Strategy and Logistics."
ro "Good commanders and discipline maximize fighting effectiveness. We rarely go into battle with worse armors, arms, or provisions then them. And we almost always face them with greater numbers."
ro "Steel, terrain, food. The secret of war is that battles are rarely truly won on the battlefield itself. The bravery of individuals rarely changes wars."

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ro "I was the exception, I suppose..."

"The conversation moved on to other topics. The topic was mostly war stories. Though, Juliet did chime in with a small bit about a book she read. A story about a knight returning from war who snuck in through the window of his lady love, so as to avoid her parents."

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"Together, they arrived at a river stream. The main bulk of the water flowing from the codifice. A quaint little rope bridge had been built on top of it. It must have been quite old because it seemed rickety. Rowan went first and extended his hand to Juliet."

ro "Take my hand, my lady. "

"Without a seconds hesitation, she grabbed it."
"On the other side of the river, she looked around as though she spotted something."

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juli "Perhaps we should continue going a bit further, sir. I feel watched..."

"Rowan nodded. He felt watched too. Together they made off, moving faster until they arrived together at a small clearing. Here it would be hard for someone to sneak up on them."

juli "There had been a question I wondered above all. Something closer to my heart."

ro "Your uncle?"

"Rowan hadnt had to guess. No doubt she had spoken too few others who had been there the day of the battle of Karst. The same battle that had preceded the siege where he had earned his fame."
"She nodded softly and took a polite seat on a stone. Rowan had the center of the clearing...and her undivided attention."

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ro "..."

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ro "Well, I didnt know him that well. Back when he died, I was no one. No random soldier, especially from another lords levy, gets face to face time with the armys commander."
ro "Id been called up only weeks before. In Prothea, the Holy Lord Zerias had changed sides and pledged fealty to Karnas. You were young back then, right? Do you remember what happened?"

juli "Mother took me and Edmond east. Father and my brothers were already in Prothea, but Uncle David wanted to go to Karst."

"Rowan sighed. He still remembered the day of his mustering. Alexia watching him march off in formation with the other men of Arthdale. It had been the start of his long war."

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ro "The entire mission was doomed."

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ro "Zerias was going south, so they only thought they needed to put together an army strong enough to face a human duke."
ro "But, Karnas put a second, secret, army into his hands. Orcs armed with well-forged arms, led by lesser demons, and fully provisioned."
ro "I was part of Raeves force, on the wing, during the battle. Your uncle, the former Duke Werden, in the front. Zerias met us on the road up to Karst."

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juli "Did you see what happened to him?"

"Rowan held up his hand. Juliet was leaning forward. Overeager."

ro "Were getting there. Hold."
ro "Your uncle and his men were the point of the spear. Thick in the fighting. On the far right flank, we mostly held against their counter attacks."
ro "I saw his standard holding high. It was even still making headway down the road."

juli "So what happened?"

"She bit her nails."

ro "The second army. More than a thousand orcs in steel armor charged out of nowhere and struck the other flank. Suddenly, everyone further back was running. But, the orcs were behind the vanguard. Behind your uncle."

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ro "They were all trapped. Lambs for the slaughter."


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juli "Uncle David..."

ro "He tried to break out. Aim for a segment of the line where the enemy were weakest. But, no one made it out of the trap."

juli "Id heard from my older brother that he and cousin Gilbert had been surrounded together and left many dead at their feet before being brought down. The rest, I hadnt been told."

ro "Perhaps. All I saw was their stand go down. I was one of the closest men to the tragedy, but making out what happened was nearly impossible. None of them made it out alive, and Ive never heard of an orc survivor of the war who can claim to have seen his final moments. "

"Rowan decided perhaps it would be best to leave a key detail out of the story."
"He might not have known how the former Duke of Werden died. But, every man whod been besieged in Karst after the battle had clear memory of what had been done to his head."

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juli "You were closest? Goddess Fendhow did you make it back?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "It wasnt easy. We had to run on foot. My unit were among the last back to Karst."

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"Juliet put her hand to her mouth."

juli "I cannot imagine how someone could be so brave as to stay and fight in that situation. Id be terrified."

"Rowan nodded stoically. Here too the story was more complicated. It was simply his unit got stuck in a blocking position. But, the story worked better this way."

ro "It had to be done, my lady. All there was to it. It had to be done."

juli "Truly"



"Storytime, however, was to be interrupted. Before they could continue, they heard voices in the distance. People coming. Had that been the presence they had felt earlier?"
"He turned back to Juliet. In moments her expression had shifted radically. She had pleading eyes."

ro "You dont want to be seen alone with a man in public, my lady? "

"She nodded softly."
"Rowan had to think fast. There wasnt a good way out from here that didnt involve first approaching the voices."
"No, they had to hide."

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"Without saying anything, he grabbed Juliet by the shoulder, and jumped into the bushes. Her squeak of surprise was muffled by Rowans hand."



"Still, she made no effort to wriggle free from his grasp. At first, she was stiff. The addition of nearby voices. A group of young men and ladies speaking in proper tones. Juliet may well have known some of them."


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"But, once shed gotten used to their place of hiding, her posture shifted. She leaned in more to his embrace. Rowan felt her supple bosom press into his chest. Her head buried into his chest."
"It was only once the voices had passed, so far as to make being in sight range impossible, that Rowan and Juliet emerged from the bushes together."

ro "Apologies for that. It was unseemly."

"Juliet couldnt meet his eyes. Her cheeks were burning."

juli "No. Thank you. You were quite quick thinking. Its just I..."

ro "I assume that youre not much used to close contact with the male sort. Or even with male company in general. One can only imagine life growing up under someone as strict as your father."



"To his surprise, Juliet shook her head emphatically. Had he said something wrong?"

juli "Father was never strict with me."

ro "I had not meant to insult him. Merely to say that"

"Her voice grew bolder then he had yet heard from her."

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juli "He can be protective at times. Hes made it quite clear that my interactions with the opposite sex are to be viewed skeptically. But, father has always been understanding and supportive."
juli "Hes never scolded me or said a word in anger. If he doesnt like something Im doing, he tells me hes worried. Its mother whose always been the strict one. "
juli "In truth, He- Can you keep a secret?"

"She glanced to the side."

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ro "I should hope so by now."

juli "Father would actually sometimes help me sneak out of lessons. Wed go riding together in the countryside. Especially in the years after the war ended."
juli "Hes always been the kindest of the kind."

"Rowan simply stared at her, dumbfounded. Did she have some entirely different father he didnt know about?"

ro "The kindest of the kind. Indeed."

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"After, they departed from the clearing. Best not to linger too much longer. A short time later, they were at the gate leading from the garden."

ro "Ill leave first. You can stay in the garden for a time longer. That should throw off any watching eyes."



"He leaned over and brushed her cheek ever so softly with his finger tips. Only a touch. It would leave her eager for more. Juliet giggled at the touch."

ro "Dont miss me, Juliet. Ill see you soon."

"Rowan left the garden, and the Codifice complex, with a bright smile on his face. He was certain that Juliet had watched him go with forlorn eyes. His plans had come to fruition."

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    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "That had all been almost too easy. Had he not known of Juliets crush, he might have thought this was a trap. Playing with the feelings of others had become strangely easy."
    if avatar.corruption > 60:
        "He liked it."
else:

    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "The entire time, Rowan had half-wanted to shout at her to stay away from him."

"Rowan only had to walk a little bit longer until the person who had been stalking them started walking at his side."

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amer "I dont think anyone else was paying attention to you. Youre in the clear."

ro "Did you actually go into the Codifice with us?"

"Ameraine was smirking quietly. He had not asked her to join them. But, figuring out whod been watching them had been all too easy. It was good that Rowan had nothing to hide."

amer "The entire time, Rowan. She was laughing and leaning close to you the entire time. You could have told her to roll over like a cur and shed have done it."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    amer "So, when are you going to seal the deal? Her information is too valuable for you to dawdle."
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    "Rowan gave her a hard look."
    ro "I understand my mission. There will be no failures or delays."
    hide rowan with moveoutleft
    "Rowan sped on, leaving her standing in the street alone. After doing what he had to today, he didnt much want to speak to her."
    if avatar.corruption < 60:
        "Ameraine sighed to herself. Rowan was rapidly retreating into the distance from her."
        amer "So touchy. All hes doing is stomping on an innocent kitten. Youd think hed be used to that by now. Tsk tsk."
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    amer "One has to wonder what youre doing with the poor girl. Oh, shes pretty. And she wants you in her bed. But, why take the time on it?"
    amer "Is it her looks? Or something else?"
    if avatar.corruption < 60:
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        "Rowan kept on walking, not even looking at her. It was a question he didnt much want to answer."
    else:
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        "Rowan glared at her darkly."
        ro "You know why Im doing this, Ameraine."
        "Ameraine smiled wide and dark."
        amer "There is still fun in asking."
        amer "The point is moot. Be careful and be smart. Im not about to begrudge a man a spot of petty vengeance, but every step you take makes the plan more complicated. I will not have my designs ruined."
        "Rowan didnt look at her. This was not a line of question he took kindly too. His vengeance was his business."
        ro "They wont be."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        "Rowan sped up, so he didnt have to continue speaking to her."

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"In her bed, Juliet was stirring. There was a tapping at her window. Something small was striking against it."

juli "Mmm"

"She groaned and rose. Nothing was there from her first glance. She approached the window slowly and pushed it open. Her left hand was at her eyes, wiping the sleep dust from them."
"That was when Rowan climbed high enough to come into view."


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ro "Good evening, Juliet."

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"She fell back in surprise with both hands over her mouth. He hadnt been able to make it out before, but she was dressed in a silky white night dress that showed much of her form. If anything, it reminded him of the one Alexia liked to wear."
"Rowan rose to a sitting position on top of the windowsill."
"He kept his posture unobtrusive. There was a fine line of decorum in a situation like this. The acceptability depended entirely on how much Juliet wanted him to be there."

ro "Im sorry to have startled you. If my presence is unwelcome, I can-"

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juli "W-wait!"


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"Juliet brushed herself off and rose to her feet. She walked towards him. Slow. Cautious. It was less about him as about making a sound."

juli "I dont mind. Just... don't be loud. This is my brother's house. He cannot know there is another person in the room."

"Rowan nodded softly. Of course, Rowan knew to come when she was here. At other times she stayed at her fathers smaller quarters in the city or even the lodge. Both had heavily armed guards. A much riskier approach."

juli "Why visit me, though? Why at this hour? "

ro "What do you mean? I wanted to see you."

"Juliets cheeks flushed. She turned her head from him, in a bashful girlish way."
"Ameraine had confirmed that she heard rumors of a secret passageway in and out of the lodge. One that people associated with Werden and his children. Sometimes theyd leave and no one would see their departure."
"Meanwhile, Juliet loved her stories. The entire purpose of sneaking in through the window like a thief in the night. To her, it would be more like the knight and his ladylove."

juli "...I wanted to see you again too"

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Exactly."

"Rowan reached down and plucked up her chin. He used it to guide her head higher."

ro "Look here. In my eyes."


scene black with fade
show juliet neutral behind black
show rowan necklace happy behind black

"Rowan kissed her on the lips. It was a lingering meeting of lips on lips. He didnt indulge in too much tongue. It was meant to simulate a loving kiss. Juliet, of course, was very bad at it. Her mouth didnt open enough. Rowan wouldnt have been surprised if this were her first kiss."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "It was charming. Mostly."
else:
    "Rowan didnt think much of the kiss. Hed been with people who actually knew what they were doing."

"On the other hand, Juliet was having the time of her life. Her eyes were sealed shut, and she rose from his lips every few seconds for heavy breaths. When their lips met again, her body shuddered."

if rastAlly != "werden":

    scene cg596 with fade
    show juliet neutral behind cg596
    show rowan necklace neutral behind cg596
    pause 3
    "Then, in a sudden rush, the kiss broke. Juliet pushed herself backwards. Her eyes flew open. Something was wrong."
    juli "Wait. I-"
    juli "I really shouldn't be doing this. It would be wrong. Disrespectful. Impious."
    "Rowan remained in place. His muscles tensed, but he couldnt show it. He had to keep his voice soft and his posture open."
    ro "My Lady?"
    juli "Wait. Just wait."
    "She sucked in air. She still could not go more than a second without shooting him glances. It was a confusing mix of expressions So much so that Rowan didnt quite grasp what feelings she was trying to convey."
    juli "I cannot do this, Rowan. I cannot. What would people say? What if people knew? In stories, the noblewoman elopes with a commoner. But, they're stories. They don't have families. Fathers. Honour to consider."
    juli "In the storybooks, it's not complicated."
    "Rowan nodded slowly. This was a delicate situation. He had to pick his words carefully. She took a step closer."
    ro "It doesn't have to be more complicated than you make it. It's just you and me. Here. In this room."

    scene black with fade
    show juliet neutral behind black
    show rowan necklace neutral behind black
    "Rowan leaned down and placed a little peck on her lips. Juliet certainly didnt refuse the kiss."

    scene cg596 with fade
    show juliet neutral behind cg596
    show rowan necklace neutral behind cg596
    pause 3


    ro "We can have our storybook. You can have your storybook. Exactly like youve always wanted."
    "Juliet went very quiet. Her eyes closed softly."
    juli "Right here. In this room. Our storybook."
    juli "If we do this...promise me you'll stay with me when the fighting is done."
    juli "I've heard you are married. I know it's wrong. But, when you've defeated the demons again, you will set your peasant wife aside and come be with me. By then, your own lordship is surely guaranteed."
    if society_type == "feudalism":
        "Rowan thought about the way politics had developed back at Bloodmeen."
        ro "My lordship would be guaranteed by then...yes"
    juli "So promise me. Promise me that I would be your woman, and you would be my man."
    "Rowan looked down into her eyes. They shone with a fierce determination right now, but they were still so soft and round."
    "She would not have made a bad wife. She was pretty and intelligent and came from good stock. Most of all, she loved him."
    "Or at least she loved a story of him."
    menu:
        "Make the promise." if rastAlly != "crevette" or (rastAlly == "crevette" and avatar.corruption > 60):
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Rowan looked deep into her shining eyes."
            ro "I promise you. Youre the woman for me. It doesnt matter who Im with until the end of the war. It doesnt matter who I married."
            ro "When the fighting is done, I will return to Rastedel and make you my wife."
            if avatar.corruption < 31:
                "Rowan thought about Alexia. She was waiting for him back at the castle."
                "But, Alexias safety depended on his ability to get results for the twins. That, in turn, meant he needed Juliets absolute trust."
                "Lying burned. But, he had to do it. For her."
                if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 30:
                    "Even if she never truly appreciated him for it."
            elif avatar.corruption > 60:
                "Such an easy lie. How would she even have survived in life with so little sense? If Rowan had not come along surely someone else would have played with her heart."
            else:
                "Lying this way was...distasteful, of course. But, there was no getting around it. Rowan needed a way to take out Werden surgically during the fighting. This was the only way it could be done."
            "Juliet took in his words with a near blank expression. Like she couldnt even process them fully."



            "For a lingering moment after he finished, there remained touches of doubt. A furrowed eyebrow. Pursed lips."
            "Her expression only softened a little bit after he was done. A lingering trace of doubt remained. But, just a trace."

            "I shall gladly be your lady tonight, my hero."
            jump julietPreSex


        "Don't make the promise." if rastAlly != "jacques":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "..."
            "Rowans expression darkened."
            ro "I cant do that, Juliet. Im not going to leave my wife when the war is over. You and I have only just met."
            juli "I-"
            "Rowan shook his head again before she could speak. Juliets entire posture deflated before his eyes."
            ro "We can have this moment here and now. But, it wont last forever. I cant promise anything more than that."

            scene black with fade
            show juliet neutral behind black
            show rowan necklace neutral behind black
            "Juliet turned away from him and walked towards her bed. Rowan could only see the back of her head. Yet, her thoughts were painfully clear to him."
            juli "I see."
            juli "Thank you for your honesty. I...I appreciate that."
            juli "..."
            "Rowan heard a small sniffle. The sound of someone trying to hold together that which is coming apart. His face sank."
            juli "Please leave."
            "The next time Juliet would look back, Rowan would not be there. He would already be making his way down the wall and far away. He left Juliet to construct her own story of what had happened."
            "As he made his way down, he heard a sound from her room that could only be sobbing."
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ prevent_tile_exploration()
            $ push_to_previous_tile()
            return
else:


    scene cg596 with fade
    show juliet neutral behind cg596
    show rowan necklace happy behind cg596
    pause 3
    "Juliet slowly broke the kiss. But, only so far as needed to speak. Her body remained pressed close to him."
    juli "I dont know how father will feel about this"
    "Rowan smiled softly to reassure her."
    ro "Do you think I came through the window in the dead of night if I planned to tell your father?"
    ro "Still, he and I are allies. You saw us standing together at the parade. Before this is done, Im likely to be a lord. You understand that."
    ro "To tell the truth, Ive come to see him as something of a father figure here over the last few weeks."
    ro "Do you really believe hed find me the most unsuitable of liaisons?"
    "Juliet went silent. There was not much to this. Sure, the two cavorting around would be a scandal if discovered. But, as far as Juliet and her father were both aware, Rowan planned to remain in the capital as an ally for months or even years to come."
    ro "To me, the real question is simply. Is this what you want? This liaison is entirely your choice, my lady."
    "She nodded slowly, hiding her face. Rowan could have sworn he saw a sparkle from her cheek."
    juli "Ive heard it whispered by some that you are secretly a divine. I dont know."
    juli "But this, right here, isis the thing Ive wanted most since I first saw you."
    jump julietPreSex


label julietPreSex:


scene black with fade
show juliet neutral behind black
show rowan necklace happy behind black

"Juliet marched back from the window, away from Rowan, once more. Her arms hugged right around her waist. Rowan leaned forward, eyes trained entirely on her. Yet, he did not rise from his perch. He wanted to give her a little bit of room."

ro "Lady Juliet?"

juli "A moment."

"Juliet reached an old and quite ornate dresser and fumbled her way inside. From it, she drew a large candelabra. Rowan silently watched as she lit it and set it in place on the dresser. Afterm she rushed to another part of the room and pulled out another source of light."
"The entire time she was nearly vibrating with energy. Her lips softly hummed a sweet little birds song. He was surprised her small frame could contain all of her excitement."
"Soon, several candles burned around the room, giving the place a warm glow. She giggled to herself softly. "

show juliet happy behind black

juli "Well, umthis is my first time. I want it to be perfect."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Rowan kicked his feet. Did he really have to go all the way? Perhaps there was a way that did not involve going that far."
    menu:
        "Take her to bed.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            jump julietSex
        "Get cold feet.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show juliet neutral behind black
            ro "Wait!"
            "Juliet tilted her head to the side. She held an unlit candelabra in hand."
            ro "You misunderstood me, My Lady."
            ro "I had not meant to take things quite as far as that."
            "Juliets face turned scarlet."
            juli "Oh."
            ro "What I had intended instead, at least for tonight, was to simply lay with you. To kiss you. To feel your heartbeat close to mine."
            "Rowan struggled to find the right words to say. He had to figure out how not to sound disinterested. He could not tell her how little he actually wanted to fuck her."
            "Juliet looked down at her feet. Was she disappointed? Relieved? Rowan could not say with anything approaching certainty."
            ro "It is meant as a promise, my lady. For what is to come when the fighting is done."
            "That solidified it. She nodded stoically. The lady waiting for her lover to return from the war. That was a role she understood."
            "So it was that Rowan took Juliet to bed. The two curled close under the covers, lips firmly locked together. It was difficult to tell how long it was that they kissed, but certainly the time was in hours rather than minutes."
            "By the time it was done, Juliet stared at him with totally captured eyes. Shed do what he wanted."
            jump julietSexEnd
else:

    pass

label julietSex:
show juliet neutral behind black

$ julietSex = True

"With the room properly lit, she next went for a stick of incense. As it burned, the room quickly started to fill with a smoky aroma. Even the scent had to be perfect."
"Rowan continued to wait. This was her mental preparations for a momentous event. Any effort to rush her would be stupid."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Not to mention cruel."

"Now, illuminated by candle light, she turned back to him. Her eyes trailed the floor. Moments later, her nightgown would as well. With shaky hands, she went to her shoulders and worked the silk fabric off. It silently fluttered to the ground, leaving her body totally exposed to him."

juli "Im ready."

"Rowans eyes trailed her near unearthly pale body. He found a single freckle near her crotch. Something he was sure no man save a relative had ever seen before."
"She stood in an uneven stance, gripping her forearms. This was her first time being seen, totally and completely seen, by a lover."

juli "What should I do, Rowan? "


scene cg597 with fade
show juliet neutral behind cg597
show rowan necklace happy behind cg597

"Rowan advanced into Juliets room. Her body shivered to the vibrations of his steps. So soft. So supply Not a hard muscle to be felt. It was so easy to guide her to the bed and mold her into position. He laid her back with her hands gripping the bedframe and her legs properly spread."
"Juliet grunted and whimpered at the feel of his touch. But, she followed along with the lead of his hands."

juli "Like this?"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Mhm. Thats right. (Youre doing well)"

"Rowan ran a hand down from her collar bone over her belly slowly. He trailed his fingers between her breasts, all the way down her belly. Again, she shivered under his touch. The feel of his hand highlighted for her present state. Exposed."

juli "Are you g-going to-"

ro "Not yet. Youre not ready yet. Youre almost certainly way too dry for that."
ro "Youve touched yourself before, right?"

juli "Well-"

"To illustrate the point, Rowans hand finally made its way between her legs. It took half a second of exploration to find her clit hidden beneath her folds. Rowan nodded knowingly. Not wet enough. Hed need to do something about that."
"For her part, Juliet reacted as he had planned. Her eyes fluttered and her lips formed an open gasp."



juli "Ah"

"Rowan had to be careful. Too much stimulation would overwhelm her. So, he set about working her up as needed. Brushing her clit in a steady rhythm. Touching over and over. Each time, Juliet would wiggle or let out gasps. The feedback to tell him it was working."
"Rowan controlled the pace. He brought the flow of tension higher and higher. All it took was steadily working at her clit. She might not have experience, but her body was responding."

ro "Youre enjoying yourself, arent you?"

juli "Mff."

"She buried her face in her hands. But, her ability to hide her growing arousal was fading. Now the wetness of her sex and the spasms and shaking of her body told Rowan how effective his touch was."
"He buried a hand into his pants to work his cock stiff. Not so difficult with the visual encouragement he was getting."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Eventually, he shifted from rubbing her clit to pumping fingers inside of her. First, a single finger, but then up to two. It wasnt as effective a teasing method, but it would give her body a bit more experience with penetration."
    "For all of his goals in this room, actually causing pain was not one of them. She should enjoy herself too."

"The dynamic of the situation could not be more clear. Rowan knew how to please a woman from intimate experience. Even without directly topping, he was the one guiding her."

juli "R...Rowan"

"She was getting closer. The movement of his fingers were having the intended effect. Her breath was growing shallow and fast. Cheeks bright red, eyes out of focus. The unmistakable signs of a body in the throes of need."

juli "Im feeling really...uh...hot..yeah"

ro "You want the real thing now, huh?"

"She nodded weakly."

juli "Please...yes..."
juli "Just...gentle. Okay?"

"Rowan pulled his hand back slowly and put it to his nose. Her scent hung on his finger tips. Her body wiggled eagerly beneath him."

ro "Okay. Gentle. I can do that."

"Rowan worked his cock out of his pants. Juliet glanced out towards it with a mixed expression. Wide eyes and hungry parted lips."

ro "Gentle."


scene cg598 with fade

show juliet neutral behind cg598
show rowan necklace happy behind cg598
pause 3

"That was how he entered her. No rough movement. Just slow and gentle. He couldnt have gone fast or rough if he tried. Her hole was just too tight. Rowan had to work harder and harder the deeper he penetrated."
"Juliet whimpered and groaned with each inch that he sunk into her. Not all of those groans were pleasure."
"Rowan looked down and saw red on his cock. Just a small bit, but enough to tell him what had happened. Hed taken her virginity."

ro "My Lady...Juliet...Do you wish for me to keep going?"

"She bit her lip and nodded. She was beyond words now."
"Rowan tested it slowly. Rocking his hips back and forth in a light pattern. The tightness of her pussy was more than enough to stimulate him, even with that small motion. Her insides clung to him, developing the experience of being shaped from his cock."
"There was something erotic to it all. Rowan didnt truly want her. But, the animal part of his mind swelled with pride at the sight of the small amount of blood on his cock."
"Juliet let loose an increasingly loud torrent of noises. The whimpers started to slow as the pain from her cherry being popped started to parse down. Every new sound was more similar to a moan."
"Rowan groaned. His pace picked up slightly. But his moves were still small and soft thrusts. He was not so much railing her as rubbing her insides with his cock. The tight squeezing drove him closer and closer to orgasm by the second. Every texture of her body was his to feel."

juli "Today is...Today is safe"

"The fact that she was even able to speak at all was to her credit. Even now, she was only growing more overwhelmed by sensation. Her head buried even further into his shoulder. It was her tether to the ground."
"The smell of the room stank of sex. Not even the incense could clear it out. All of her perfect preparation couldnt match the smell of real sex."
"He pulled out slightly. The mixture of her juices, his precum, and the blood left his cock coated in a glistening layer of fluid. He breathed in once. And then he entered her again. Now her pussy was more ready. No longer was he just rubbing. He was going to fuck her like he meant it."
"From there, the pleasure only built. So too did her movements. The muffled whimpers from her lips grew harder to control. All of it was building towards a fever pitch. A climax."
"Rowan bucked hard. Already he could feel the vibrations running through his shaft. He was almost there."


scene black with fade

show juliet neutral behind black
show rowan necklace happy behind black

ro "There. Fuck. There. Mm."

"Rowan groaned out. That was all he could take. There was a small sputter and then he let loose. Juliets pussy overflowed with white hot semen."
"He leaned back, panting. Juliet curled up closer to him, still whimpering. No doubt, as his movements slowed and his cock began to soften, the pleasure began to fade. The pain would still linger."

juli "I"

show juliet happy behind black

juli "I didnt hate that."

"She sighed weakly."

juli "I could get used to that"
juli "Was I good? Did I please you?"

"Rowan strokes her hair softly. Her face was still buried in his shoulder. For once, he could tell the full truth."

ro "You did, Juliet. You did."

label julietSexEnd:

scene bg9 with fade

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
else:

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan arrived back at his room and sealed the door behind him. After the visit, hed needed to return home quickly. Going to her room had always been risky. What would have been required had he actually been caught by her father?"

if julietSex == True:
    "After they slept together, Rowan had stayed for hours to cuddle her and listen to her feelings. If she regretted it, she certainly hadnt shown anything of the sort while Rowan had been there."

"Shed been sad to see him leave so soon, of course. Hed promised her theyd meet up again in a few weeks. There were big events happening in the city and hed see her again when things were more stable."
"Of course, when things actually would be more stable, either hed be dead or the city would be under new management. But, she believed him all the same."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Juliet was a sweet girl. Well bred. Intelligent and curious. Rowan could not blame her for this. More hardened and world weary people had been hoodwinked by his ruse. What chance had a sheltered and romantic young woman had?"
    "Rowan was not quite sure who to blame for any of this."

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Simply too easy. Juliet had practically been dropping her undergarments for him from the moment of meeting. Was it really so wrong of him to oblige her by shoving his cock in? She did want this, after all."
    "And besides, it let him get what he really wanted. Werden had taken so much from him. So it would only be justice if Rowan got to take something of his."
else:

    "Rowan sighed. That had been easy. It constantly amazed him the way people would let him into their halls of power and homes."
    "He was not so incredible a liar as to fool everyone. Indeed, when he was unrecognized, his schemes were much harder to pull off."
    "It actually made him angry. How dare she make it so easy for him? How could she be so stupid as to not try to figure out if the real Rowan matched his reputation? It was her own fault, really."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    $ julietKey = True
    "Rowan pulled out a balled up handkerchief from his belt. A token of her favour was what she had called it. Like all the lords and ladies give to each other. In truth, it mattered much less than what it was wrapping around."
    "Rowan had asked her if she knew of a secret way into the Lodge. A way to see her without the guards knowing he was there. As a member of the Werden family, she was more likely to have such a means than anyone."
    "The handkerchief he held was wrapped around a key. A key to a tunnel leading into the lodge. With it, he could get in or out without running into the normal guards."
    "Juliet had given him a way in. A way to meet her Father."
    "Rowan closed his fingers around the key."

if julietSex == True:
    $ avatar.corruption += 5

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return





label guess_whos_coming:

$ guessWhoSeen = True

scene bg33 with fade
show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

"It was not yet mid-day as Rowan crossed the central boulevard. Since retaking the abbey, some life had returned. A few more vendors returning to their normal spaces. More food and crafts being sold. But, it still lacked its usual energy."
"Rowan didnt stop to stare. He had a date."

show mystery neutral at midright with dissolve

"As he passed one stall, a head turned."

myst "The Noble District today..."





"The man turned and started to follow Rowan. He walked with a cat-like grace. But, at the first turn, even he was left blinking. Rowan was nowhere to be seen."

myst "Where exactly are you going."

"The man turned around...and Rowan was right behind him."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve


ro "Youve been following me a good deal, havent you?"

"The man took a step back and blinked. Rowan looked around. They were right in front of the bridge now. Unfortunately, still on a well lit and populated pedestrian street. Certainly, he couldnt draw his sword."

myst "Excuse me. I dont believe we know each other."

ro "Yes we do. You helped me get into the Grand Camelia Lodge. I checked your name after, but none of the guards knew it."

"Rowan took a step forward. The man took a step back. The fading sun cast their shadows together on the ground."

myst "Ah. I do recall that."

ro "No one knew who you were either. You just used your signet ring to get the guards to open up for you."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan crossed his arms over his chest. The man must have been nearly a foot smaller than him. Certainly no match in a fight."

ro "Who are you?"



myst "An excellent question."

"He hooked his hands together behind his back and leaned forward a few times. A strange thought ritual."

myst "I suppose you could call me Sir Alek. Though, I never actually got the knighthood. Yes, that is my name."

"Valuable, perhaps. But, not an answer to the question."

ro "Sir Aleksi. Hrmm. And who do you work for?"



$ mystery_name = "Aleksi"

myst "Myself, mostly."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"That was enough of that. Rowan rushed forward, grabbing him by the collar of his fine shirt and lifting him up to his toes."

myst "Uh uh. Im sure youd love to throw me in one of those alleys and just have your way with me."
myst "But, were in a public place. "

"Sir Aleksi gestured around. Already a man and woman had stopped to stare. That wasnt good. The cloak would not save him from identification with greater scrutiny."

myst "Even the great Rowan cant go around attacking random citizens in the middle of crowded areas."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan scroled and released him. Sir Aleksi managed to land gracefully back on the heels of his feet."

ro "You know what I really want to know. Why are you following me? What are your intentions?"

"Sir Aleksi chuckled softly to himself."



myst "If you must know. Im on your side. I am praying for your successful fortune. No one wants to see the {i}humans{/i} get what they deserve more than I."
myst "Besides, do you have a more serious grievance with me then simply that I helped you deal with an obstacle? I had not known lending a hand to be a grave offense."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "..."

"Rowan sighed slowly."

ro "I suppose not. But, I do not take well to being followed. If you really do want to help me, you should stop skulking and tell me what you want so we can make a deal."



myst "If ever I need your aid, I will be sure to approach you for it directly. Youve proven a favor from your hand to be a most valuable commodity."

"Aleksi bent his hands back and forth in exaggerated movements as he spoke."

myst "In the meantime, however. Dont you have...places...to be? People to meet? Unless youd prefer to stay around and keep little old me company."

"Rowan scowled to himself. He was smart enough to know when someone was trying to play him."

ro "Next time I see you, I will not be quite so busy. I will force you to spill everything."



myst "To be sure."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan turned on his heels and began the trek down the bridge to the Nobles Quarter. Even with his eyes facing away, he still tracked the movements of Sir Aleksi to ensure that he didnt continue to follow. "


hide rowan with moveoutleft

"Sir Aleksi remained in place until Rowan was out of sight. Once the coast was clear, he made a dramatic show of burying his face in his hands."

myst "Tsk tsk. So many questions."
myst "I suppose that is why he was useful enough to make a pawn in the first place. The cost of doing business."




scene bg36 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan walked into the hall of the Crevette manor. It belonged to Lady Patricias brother, of course, but for all practical purposes, it was her home."
"Servants were rushing in and out of a room to the side. Their trays were laden with food and decorations."

ro "I apologize for my lateness."

show patricia happy at midright with dissolve

"A figure walked out from the room. Lady Patricia had her hair done up a bit neater today, and he could tell she put more effort into her appearance than usual."

patr "Rowan. Come in. Come in. We were just getting the last touches ready."

"Inside the room was a long table covered in a delicate tablecloth and all manner of food. A roast ham sat at the center. But, other dishes of meat, soups and salads, fruits and breads, sat waiting for them. A single servant stood with his head lowered."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"Patricia moved to sit, but Rowan was still jaw agape. All this food in the middle of a famine?"

patr "Oh come now, Rowan. This isnt your first dinner with a noble. Is there really a need for all the gawking? You must have expected this."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Expect it maybe. Never used to it."

"Feasts like this had hardly been uncommon from Jezera and Andras. But, expecting restraint from either of them was a beginner's mistake."

patr "Well, based on how you dress to functions, I have no choice but to accept your answer. No one can draw the peasant out of you, can they?"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Dont be too critical, My Lady. Appearances are everything. Im a dirt general, so I have to dress like one."
ro "If I started bursting through doors in silks, I wouldnt really be the Rowan anymore."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "In truth, it was mostly a matter of comfort. But, hed been advised since back after the war to put his choice in terms that the high born would understand."

"Rowan settled down for the meal, and soon had appetizers on his plate. One of the servants came around and helped stuff a napkin over his vest. "

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan silently told himself that hed make sure the leftovers, at least, made their way up to the northside slums."

"Considering his dining companion, it was no surprise when Patricia raised her glass in a toast. Rowan toasted her back."

patr "To our friendship. With your reputation and my standing, well accomplish what neither could have managed alone."

ro "To our friendship."

"He leaned the cup back. The wine was sweet and tasted good. But, Rowan truthfully didnt have much ability to distinguish between wines. He only drank so much as to be polite. He had to remain sober today."

ro "Has the situation changed on the council since my recent intervention?"

"She nodded eagerly, but before answering took another large gulp from her goblet."

patr "Oh, the world hasn't turned upside down. But, my {i}esteemed{/i} colleagues have been respecting my proposals much more now that they know you're working with me."

patr "You browbeat that stuffed shirt knight so badly, he's hardly said a word to me since."

"They both gave a laugh."

patr "Only Marianne has still been getting in my way. It's really quite the change."
patr "I might even call the feeling intoxicating."

"Rowan took a bite from a strange cabbage roll in front of him. It was stuffed with some kind of bean that he didnt recognize. But, he forced his smile to freeze, if only to be polite."

ro "Are you sure thats not the wine."

"Patricia rolled her eyes."

patr "Dont be a lightweight. Ive barely started drinking."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

"She bit down into her food greedily. Rowan waited for her to settle it down before he took the opportunity. Tonight, he needed to take their alliance further."




ro "I only see one problem with the situation"

patr "Hrm?"

"He let a beat pass."

ro "What happens when Werden wins?"

"Patricia looked at him as though he were gibbering nonsense. She didnt even stop taking bites of ham from her plate."

patr "What do you mean? When Werden wins I shall be done with that self-important princess Marianne forever and I can run the council as I see fit."

"Rowan made a show of continuing to wolf down his food. Best not to break the spell of casual conversation just yet."




ro "Yes yes, but Werden will be taking her place at the tables head. "
ro "Mariannes priests will likely be replaced with Werdens favorites. All of the advisors whod been denied council seats in the past because of association with him."

"That got her attention. She poured more wine into her goblet slowly, not taking her eyes from him."

patr "Thats nonsense. I worked out more favourable terms then that when I first negotiated my way into the faction. The administration of the state is my purview."
patr "Do you take me to be a fool?"

"Rowan shook his head hard."

ro "No. Of course not."

"He lowered his face so as to duck under her gaze. Still, he could feel it intensifying on him."

ro "Only, based on experience, I can tell you my name will be worthless again the moment the capital has a sizeable standing army again. Youre going to have fewer allies."
ro "...And the question stands. Does Werden treat you like an ally that he needs for your abilities? Or like someone he gives power to because he wanted a power player on the present council?"

"She kept her eyes him, only taking breaks to work at her goblet. But, he could have sworn he saw her shift slightly in her seat."

patr "Werden is honourable. He probably never kissed anyone until he married. If he promised me the council, hes going to follow through. He is not one to renege simply because of a power shift."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan leaned back in his chair."




ro "Ah, but is he especially generous?"
ro "Hell give you exactly what he specified, but not one shred more. Not even his continued friendship."
ro "Did he promise you control of the government itself...or just control of the council?"

"She grimaced softly. That had been enough to break her stare."

patr "I dont much like this conversation topic, Rowan."


show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan bowed his head softly. To press too hard and too fast would be a grave mistake."

ro "Of course, My Lady. Apologies for overstepping."

"She sighed and gave a wave of her hand."

patr "Its fine."












show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show patricia happy at midright with dissolve

"The topic on the dinner table moved past Rowans true aims. Rowan let himself get caught up in the flow of the conversation. Patricia, of course, was a skilled host and regaled him with all sorts of stories from years past."
"Rowan interjected here and there but largely focused on making sure the food on his plate was not put to waste."

patr "...In truth, I probably should have married him. But, he wanted me to stop working and simply be the lady of his castle."

ro "I take it that isnt your style."

"She let out a tiny burp after a swig of wine. They both chuckled at it lightly."

patr "Wasnt then. Probably still isnt now. If anything, Id rather be the one with my husband managing the house. If I didnt love my brother, Id resent him for getting our holdings."
patr "Of course, I told the man no. Flat out."

"She sighed softly and looked to the side. The servant had long since left them alone together."

show patricia sad at midright with dissolve

patr "Gave up the best sex I will ever have for this stupid job."

"Rowan raised an eyebrow."

ro "The best sex? Really?"

show patricia happy at midright with dissolve

patr "Oh yes. He was a beast. When he got the hunger for it, hed just go on and take me right there on the spot. Didnt matter if it was in the bedroom or the common room."
patr "Once, the villagers by the family keep were holding a celebration for my family mere inches away, and we were making love in a hut inches away."

"She smirked darkly."

patr "Thin walls too."

"Rowan cracked his knuckles and leaned back in his chair. Opportunity always had a certain smell to it."

ro "Must have been a pretty good lover then. Though, Im not sure about best sex youll ever have. There may still be opportunities to come."

"She rolled her eyes."

patr "More flirting? Im ten years older than you are, Rowan. Well past my prime in the looks department too."
patr "Besides, arent you married?"

if all_actors["alexia"].relation >= 30:
    "That was a question hed stopped to ask very frequently. Still, so long as this was all necessary for their mutual survival, it was still okay."
else:

    "When had that ever stopped him?"

ro "Would I be the first married man you slept with?"

"She shot him an accusatory glance. Yet, Rowan couldnt help but notice that she hadnt quite denied it."

patr "Besides the point. Why bother?"

"She leaned forward, flashing Rowan a teasing hint of cleavage."

patr "Is it a political game? Trying to seal our alliance with a bit of the ol diplomacy in the sheets?"

"Rowan kept his composure and took a slight sip from his wine."

ro "Youre intelligent and ambitious. Whats not to want?"
ro "You underestimate yourself. Youre still quite a catch. If you truly wanted a husband, it would be no real difficulty for you to find one."

"She answered back with a far larger gulp from her goblet. If she kept going at this rate, there was a chance she might not even remember the night."

ro "If youre not interested, I can always stop. Im more than happy with the working relationship weve already established."

patr "I didnt tell you to do that."

"The two stared at each other from across the table. It was almost a contest to see whod break first. A contest he won."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"More time passed before they returned to a topic of substance. By then, a significant dent had been made in the piles of food. Thankfully, Patricia had eased off the wine ever so slightly. Shed reached the limit of what she could drink before impairment set in."

patr "About you spoke about earlier"

ro "Werdens willingness to cede power?"

"She nodded slowly."

patr "What do you propose that I do about it? If I find myself without a power base after the coup is over, how would I even go about avoiding being sent back to my home keep?"

"Rowan sighed."

ro "I dont know. Im not sure if there's anything at all you could do to reverse course if you found yourself in that situation."

show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

patr "Then why bring it up?"

ro "So you dont find yourself in that situation."

"Patricia slowly inched her goblet away. Rowan took in a deep breath. He had to put his words together just right."

patr "Make your damn pitch already. "

ro "Well, you wont have power once things settle. But, after the coup starts, there will be a brief window of chaos when anything can happen. If you move fast, you can secure yourself a power base and a stronger position by the time the carrion crows arrive."
ro "Werden might not need you once Marianne is safely in chains. But, would you actually need him?"

"When Rowan was done, he expected serious consideration. Instead, he got a laugh."

show patricia happy at midright with dissolve

patr "A coup within a coup. Youre crazy."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"He shrugged his shoulders. If she was treating it with a veneer of comedy, why stop her? It might make the topic easier to broach."

ro "You asked how you would go about dealing with the problem. I'm not actually suggesting you do it."

patr "Uh-huh."

ro "All of this fighting, here and in the countryside, could actually benefit you."

"Her finger lazily pointed across the long table towards him."

patr "Benefit me...and you too, I assume?"

ro "Possibly. If you were crazy enough to do something like that, you might need a partner to rely on."

"It would be best to pretend he did have a more selfish motive. Shed be looking for one anyway, and minor personal gain was an easier pitch then slavery to demon lords."

patr "I wouldn't be in this mess if I didn't have to rely on other people."

ro "Even friends?"

patr "The only reason we're discussing this treasonous hypothetical is because of your earlier reminder that trust without leverage is nonsense."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan sighed. Already he could see the blush from her cheeks start to fade. She was starting to sharpen up once more."

ro "Well, I could never take over for Werden myself. I'm a commoner. It doesnt matter if I was ennobled. To the lords, I would always be a commoner."
ro "No one would ever put me in charge of anything. That just wont happen for me."

"He picked up his goblet and sloshed it around. The wine swirled and danced."

ro "You're a well-respected administrator. And the sister to a lord of the west. You're not Werden, but the nobility would still bite their tongue and listen to you."

show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

"Now it was her turn to recoil slightly. He could see her brain working in real time."

patr "So what you are saying, even if the Duke just happened to retire one day, you'd never be able to take any power at all without my help?"

ro "That is the essence of it."

patr "It's an interesting idea."
patr "As a fantasy."

"She looked slightly off to the side, as though not truly speaking to him."

patr "Still, I should be thinking about what to do if that bastard tries to double-cross me though. Its prudent advice."

ro "Mhm. He does have a way of doing that, doesn't he? I would know."

patr "So I've heard."

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"This time it was Rowan who drank from his goblet, and Patricia who only took a cursory sip. Her eyes were still vacant. Shadowboxing the conversation theyd just had instead of paying attention to the present."
"Theyd both sobered more still by the time dessert was brought out. The servants wheeled out a large, multi-layered cake. To join it were several dishes of fruit."
"The servants departed once more once places were finally found for the new additions on the table. Rowan and Patricia both stared. There had already been so much food that much of it would go to waste. The prospect of more just baffled him."
"Patricia, at least this time, seemed to agree."

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show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve

patr "Hrmm. Perhaps I should have instructed them not to prepare so much. I had hoped youd be a bigger eater."

ro "Perhaps, dessert can be skipped?"

"Rowan stood from his chair and started to move around towards the front of the table. Much progress had been made tonight. After another few meetings, he was sure that-"

patr "Wait!"

"Rowan froze in place. Patricia rose slowly from her chair and glided closer to him. He was honestly surprised she was able to walk perfectly straight again."

show patricia happy at midright with dissolve

patr "Considering all that smooth talk earlier, Im surprised you havent asked for a goodnight kiss."

"She now stood only a few inches away from him. So close that he could smell the faint trace of wine still on her lips."
"He knew the way she was looking at him. Hed seen that face on Alexia before."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "I did not know it was an option on the table."

patr "Why of course? I dont recall saying it was..."

"She brought her thumb to her lips and bit it softly."
"The intention of her words couldnt be clearer. Rowan could, of course, decide to indulge here. Or simply leaving her wanting and let her come back another night."
"One of the two options offered more...immediate upsides."

menu:
    "Give her what shes been missing.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump patriciaSex1
    "Hold chaste...at least for tonight.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Yet, try as Rowan might, he couldnt bring himself to take the next step. Maybe it really would be smarter simply to keep her strung out and eager for more."
        ro "Well, if you haven't said it's on the table, then clearly my choice not to ask was the right one."
        "She rolled her eyes but didnt back away."
        patr "Clearly."
        "So, Rowan took the chance to lean down. His lips went to her ear. His voice came out heavy but quiet."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "But the next time we meet..."
        ro "Well...next time anything can happen."
        "Patricia brought her thumb to her lip and softly bit it."
        patr "Is that a promise?"
        ro "It is."
        "Her eyebrow kept perched in challenge."
        patr "Ive heard my share of promises from pretty boys. I will be very disappointed if you do not follow through."
        ro "I want nothing less than to see you disappointed, My Lady?."
        "Rowan lifted back to a standing position. He didnt speak immediately. It was best to let Patricia stew on what he said until it was etched in."
        ro "Shall we call it a night?"
        "She looped his arm in his and together they made their way from the table. Rowan remembered the food a little bit too late to ask for the leftovers to be sent north. For some reason, that was the thing he felt most guilty about."
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        $ prevent_tile_exploration()
        $ push_to_previous_tile()
        return

label patriciaSex1:

"Rowan looked down at the table. It was still covered in food, many of the dishes merely tried, but mostly uneaten. It was a reminder of all of the food being wasted."
"With so much to eat, why not indulge a little bit?"

ro "You know, now that I have a closer look at it, perhaps I will have that dessert after all. "

patr "What-"


scene cg799 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg799
show patricia happy behind cg799
pause 3

"Patricia didnt even have time to react to Rowans declaration before his hand was on her stomach. In a few moments, he pushed her hard enough to send her on the table."
"A fish and bread-based dish plummeted to the floor. Rowans near-empty goblet of wine fell over, staining both the white table cloth and Patricias dress."
"If Patricia was mad about it, then it didnt register on her face immediately. She froze up, still processing what he was doing. Then, a dark smile formed on her lips."
"Her hands went down to the hem of her dress and hiked it all the way up. Beneath were a pair of lacy blue panties. His pride was stoked by the small dark spot that had formed at the front."

ro "You invited a commoner and wanted to waste food?"

"Rowan moved to join her. He raised himself up by a knee so he could hang above the table. Patricias fingernails dug into the table cloth, ripping it slightly."

ro "You had to know I wouldn't like that, Patricia."

patr "What should we do about it, then?"

"She batted her eyelashes to him."
"Rowan scooped down a dish from one of the dessert trays. It was an apple dipped in a strange red sauce with the consistency of honey."

ro "Feast."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind black

show patricia happy behind black

"He brought the apple down so that it was hanging mere inches from her face. The message was clear. With closed eyes, she took a bite."
"She groaned out through the material, as though she were gagged."
"Rowan leaned down to join her. His teeth dug into the other side of the apple. The taste of it was sweet. Sickeningly sweet. His lips stained red with juices."
"They let out their bite at the same time. The apple rolled away, leaving both of their faces a red mess. "

ro "Delicious. "

"His clean hand slipped between her legs. The soft lace gave way, and soon his fingers were softly working at her clit. Both of her lips were stained with juices now."

patr "More. More than that."

"At that cue, he pushed inward. Not merely content to rub, his fingers worked their way into her folds. He pushed them in and out. In and out."

patr "Ah. Yes. Mfph. Yes."

"Her eyes fluttered harder. The dishes continued to clatter, as she clutched the tablecloth hard enough to pull the creases out."
"All the while, the pumping of Rowans fingers picked up in pace. They slammed into her folds as hard as any cock."
"Yet, even as he did this, Rowans eyes kept on roving. There needed to be something more."
"He found it in the nearby cake. Whoever had made it had no doubt spent hours getting all of the icing and cream just right. Rowan roughly dragged it over with his honey-covered hand."
"The force of movement almost knocked the cake over then and there."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind black

show patricia happy behind black

"Then, using two fingers he roughly scooped up icing from the cake. Patricias eyes fluttered open to them dangling above her lips."
"She opened her mouth."
"Rowan dipped his fingers down into her mouth. A groan escaped her lips. In moments, his fingers were pumping in and out of her lips at only a slightly slower pace then the fingers working her pussy."
"Rowan couldnt help feeling affected by the sight of her, wiggling and moaning in his hands. It was like he was fucking her from both ends at once."
"Only when he could feel all of the icing gone did he pull his fingers back from her mouth. A trail of sugary saliva drifted off."

patr "More..m"

"If the lady insisted. Rowan scooped up more of the icing from the cake and resumed the process of pounding her from both sides. Her tongue swirled around his fingers, searching for as much of the cream as she could take."
"As that hand withdrew, his efforts to work her pussy only sped up. Soon the room rang with the sounds of lubricated contact."

patr "M-more. I want more."

"Soon a rhythm had been found. Her mouth invaded by icing. Her sex invaded by his fingers. Every time she finished lapping up the food, Rowan plunged his hand in to collect the next batch."

patr "More."

"This time, when he pushed the icing in, she opened her mouth so wide that his thumb accidentally went in. She suckled on that too, icing or no icing. Her hips rolled with his hands."
"It was to the point where she was more humping his fingers then being masturbated."
"In the frantic movement, One of her arms shot out and smacked against the cake. It went tumbling over the side on to the floor below."

patr "Dont just...just use your fingers. More. More. M...more."

"Rowan backed up slightly. Both of his hands withdrew to his side. She was right. He needed to take this a step further still."

ro "Hmmm."


scene cg798 with fade

show patricia happy behind cg798
show rowan necklace happy behind cg798
pause 3

"Rowan eased himself from the table. Worked up to the point where her body was electrified, Patricia groaned and squirmed in his absence. More dishes of food clattered on the floor."
"The napkin he had been given earlier was still hanging beneath his chin. Rowan pulled it out and used it to wipe his mouth clean of the red honey sauce. Then, he slowly went down to his knees and placed his face between the noblewomans legs."
"Patricias hips bucked eagerly. The closer he got to them, the more they surged forward. They were seeking him."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind black

show patricia happy behind black

"Of course, it would be rude to keep a noblewoman waiting when it was time for dessert. So, Rowan plunged his face into her cunt and started to eat away."
"A gasp rang out from atop the table, and another dish clattered to his side. All the while, his tongue plunged deeper into her folds."

patr "Rowan. Fuck. Rowan. More. More."

"Rowans tongue was a demon. It slithered in places no man had tasted in a long time. It made her feel sensations that Patricia would have ached for ages."
"Rowan was no stranger to this task. He darted it back and forth from her clit to her folds. Never so long as to be numbing. Always finding a new avenue of attack."
"Patricias body shook under him. Her voice came out cracked and broken."

patr "Rowan. Fuck. More. More. Ah."

"That was only proof he should pick up the pace. The process went on and on, each step Patricias movements only grew more frantic. Her voice only came out in higher pitches. With all the buildup, a reckoning was about to cum."
"Rowan first noticed it as an increase in the liquid at his mouth. Enough of the copper taste of pussy to overcome whatever flavors remained from dinner. But, it was just a prelude to spasms from the woman above him so intense it could only be an orgasm."
"Rowan rose to his feet slowly. He was feeling a bit on edge himself, from all the play. But, not so much so that he couldnt keep his pants on."
"Patricia, meanwhile, was laying limp on the table. The only breathing that escaped her lips were rasping pants. Without Rowan there to hold up her weight, she even began to slip. He even had to help her down."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind black

show patricia happy behind black

"Yet, even as he helped Patricia away from the table, he couldnt help making one last sweeping glance at it."
"The tablecloth was in tatters. The cake and many of the dishes, including the remains of the pork, were splattered on the floor. Knocked over wine spilled slowly from some of the sides."
"It was like the ruins of a town after a dragon attack."
"He settled Patricia softly near the wall and went back to grab a strawberry from a fruit dish that had survived. The sweet taste masked the remnants of Patricias personal flavor."

patr "Well...I havent done anything like that in...a long time."

"She groaned and worked herself up to her feet."

ro "I merely hope you found it to your tastes."

"The pun earned him a dirty look from her. But, also the hint of a smile."

patr "...Indeed."

scene bg36 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

show patricia happy at midright with dissolve

"She brushed a segment of cake that still stuck to her dress off. The entire outfit was such a hopeless mess that the prospects of washing it clean seemed dim."

patr "Next time, Im not going to be satisfied with merely fingers and tongues. I hope you understand what youre getting into."

"Rowan had to suppress a chuckle. How much of the past year of his life had been driven by getting into things he didnt understand?"

ro "I promise you, my lady. The next time we meet up, I will show you delights you have not experienced in a long time. Perhaps not ever."

"She scoffed, but Rowan didnt sense half as much skepticism as the last time hed been boasting to her."

patr "Promises promises. They can be such pointless things, cant they?"

"Rowan looked back at the mess theyd made once more. There wasnt much in the way of leftovers now."

ro "I wonder what the servants will think"



"She just laughed."

patr "Oh, theyre all my brothers bannermen. Any noble worth their salt only brings the most discreet of house staff."
patr "Now then. Shall we?"

"With a smile, Rowan locked arms with her. This was still just the beginning."

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
label rastPalace:

if palaceStage == 1:
    jump palaceFirstVisit

elif rastActFour == True and act4BaronMeet == False:
    jump palaceAct4Baron

elif rastActFour == True:
    jump palaceRepeatVisitAct4
else:

    jump palaceRepeatVisit


label palaceFirstVisit:




scene bg34 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show doran beardless neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show werden neutral at midright with dissolve
show rosarian knight neutral behind bg34

"Duke Werden escorted them briskly over the river to the palace. Inside, Rowan was treated to a familiar experience, the whisper of nobles in darkened corners when he passed by. No one greeted him as he approached, but everyone had something to say to someone else."
"It was so quiet that one could have heard a dish clatter if a servant dropped one."
"Duke Werden stopped them right outside of a large doorway that led into the throne room. There was chatter from behind the door. Court was probably in session."

werd "You will wait right here until the Baron calls you in. Good luck."

hide werden with moveoutright

"Then he strode through the doorway, leaving Rowan and Raeve together, and with no one else insight."

dor "Please tell me you remember your story...Mistress will be horribly displeased indeed if we fail..."

ro "I know what I must do. You neednt have to worry."

"Rowan looked around. Here in the halls of power was the nerve center of the kingdom. Clearly this is the place where Jezera wanted him gathering contacts."
"But, how he was going to do that was a mystery. Raeve was a spineless dullard and he had no native ability to schmooze with nobles."
"Then the door suddenly opened."

rkn "Now presenting, Duke Doran Raeve of Raeve Keep and Rowan Blackwell, Hero of Karst."

"Rowan and the Duke exchanged a brief glance. Then they walked into the throne room."
"The sides of the hall were lined with men and women in outfits made from silk and fine cotton. No doubt each was a noble. Strangely, Duke Werden was not here. He must have already left. Rowan and Doran walked into the center of the hall and fell to one knee."
"There were facing a large dais with a luxurious throne on it. And on that throne was the most important man in the entire realm."

show casimir neutral at midright with dissolve

"Baron Casimir IX DeRosa was the nominal sovereign of the realm. At a word, he could have the head of anyone in the realm. He could martial troops, order special taxes, or even decide the innocence or guilt of an accused man."
"Which is why it was so strange that few looked to him to put out the first command."
"In truth, the Baron had not been all there in a long time. Even Rowan, disconnected from court politics as he was, knew that. The mans dull gaze was remarked upon even in taverns and shops."
"Some argued that in his prime he had been competent enough. But, there was little time between his coronation and the death of his son on the North Illia Fields during the early years of the war. It was said the Baron had wept for two fortnights straight."
"Hed never fully come back after that. In all of Rowans prior visits to court, the only thing striking about the man was the dull grey of his eyes."

show marianne neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"That is why, it was not the Baron who spoke first when they entered the hall. It was instead the woman at his side."

mari "Duke Doran Raeve! Solansias blessings be upon you. The whole realm prayed eagerly for your safe return. It is good to see you returned to us."

"She took a step down from the dais that the throne was raised on. This was also a person Rowan recognized easily. It was High Arbitron Marianne of Prothea. A leading servant of Solansia who had been sent to lead the Rosarian branch."
"She was, in effect, the highest religious authority in all of the realm. All of the priests and nuns, even those of native Rosarian blood, were commanded by her. Her divine bloodline was her claim to authority."

dor "It is good of you to say that, Your Beatitude. It has been a hard journey from my keep, filled with many sleepless nights."

mari "Indeed."

"She stepped down from the dais. She walked with her palms up and to her side. They had a perfect symmetry to them. Indeed, from her pose to her outfit, there was nothing disorderly at all about her appearance. Even her silver hair, a mark of divine descent, was even exactly."
"She walked all the way to where the two were kneeling, and herself bent down. Rowan was shocked to feel her hands touch his cheeks. They were so very warm and soft."

mari "And you are the cause of this joyous occasion, are you not?"

if avatar.corruption < 30 and serveChoice != 4:
    "Rowan sighed. His heart sank at the mere prospect of lying to this woman. All his life he had learned that this woman was a gift to the people directly from Solansia herself, and now he had to lie to her? But, it had to be done. For his sake and Alexias."

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Rowan held back a scowl. She hadnt said anything yet, but he already knew she was going to spill out into some sanctimonious nonsense. Is that all it took for her to keep power? Dress nice and talk in that exaggerated manner?"
else:

    "Rowan sighed. Being in the presence of this woman was strange and confusing. Hed learned his whole life that she was a gift to the people directly from Solansia. Yet, she was overlooking a world where nobles and demons alike wreaked havoc on the common people."
    "Would lying to her really be so bad?"

ro "I was, Your Beatitude. I live near Raeve Keep, and when the fighting started, I personally spirited him from the castle."

"The nobles at the sides whispered to one another. Rescuing a duke from a falling keep fit their perceptions of Rowan perfectly. That was the genius of the lie."

ro "Afterwards, I had to lead him through hostile country. We had to spend many days in hiding to escape from patrols."

mari "How revolting!"

"She looked back at Baron Casimir."

casi "Indeed. A great tragedy."

dor "You cannot imagine the challenge. Half my beard was singed in a fire as well. Without Rowan, I never would have been able to survive unaided. So many fell to orcish blades in front of my own eyes."
dor "I have thought every day since then of the lady. Her guidance was as valuable as my saviour."

"Marianne rose to her feet, brushing off the dirt from her long skirt. Her piercing, golden eyes studied Rowan inscrutably."

mari "Indeed. Though, in this case perhaps they were one and the same. Rowan is one of the six heroes Solansia blessed us with, in our time of need. No doubt his appearance in time to save you was one of Solansias blessings."

"The Baron scratched his beard and continued looking on without having much to say. It was strange how a man raised above all else could somehow fade into the background so easily."

mari "Surely, you are both very tired after your journey. Please take my blessing and-"

show patricia neutral behind black

patr "Wait!"

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"A middle-aged noblewoman wearing her hair in a bun and with long tired eyes emerged from the pack and went up to the dais to whisper something to the Baron. Marianne turned, eyes briefly narrowing."

mari "Chancellor Crevette. Is there some business you wish to discuss?"

"Rowan had heard the name before, he believed. Patricia Crevette. Shed been a functionary in the royal administration at the time. Theyd met once when shed been sent to the front to discuss provisions. Was she the chancellor now?"

patr "These are the first two individuals who have arrived who saw the events in Raeve Keep first hand, it would be a mistake to dismiss them without first learning what they saw."

mari "Surely this can wait? They are no doubt quite tired."

"She smiled softly."

patr "No, it cannot. Tonight is the ball. And the docket is filled for the coming days. Do you plan to detain them indefinitely?"

mari "Very well, ask what you wish."

"Marianne made a broad sweeping gesture and made a move to the side. Rowan looked back and forth between the two. The conversation had been polite enough, but he understood noble politics well enough to realize that these two were not friends."

patr "Duke Raeve, please explain further the events that led to the fall of your home. Who was it that attacked? Youd sent off a report involving demons before the events in question."

"Doran started to sweat. The earlier segment about his rescue had been the subject of most of his coaching. This might actually require improvisation."

dor "I-indeed, My Lady. It is prudent of you to ask. Your interest in my plight warms my heart."
dor "It was a large band of orcs. I cannot say how long they had been organizing for, but they came upon Raeve Keep quite suddenly."

"Chancellor Crevette gave a skeptical eye."

patr "You mean to tell me that your keep was felled by some simple band of orcs?"

"Duke Raeve shook his head nervously. The absurdity of the idea was not lost on him. Raeve Keep could have held off an entire army of orcs with some ease."

dor "If only it was just orcs. If only."
dor "There remain many foul creatures from the time of the last war. There were some demons at the head of the force. No doubt minor demons who, lacking a mistress...or master, brought some wretched brutes under their banner."

"This was the explanation that been worked out in advance. It was implausible to say there were no demons involved. Prior demonic sightings, the possibility of a witness, and common sense suggested something unusual was afoot."
"But, Rowan could only imagine the punishment that would befall him or his wife if he actually warned them that demons of the powers of his Masters were gathering strength."
"Marianne visibly seemed to tense when the word demons was brought up. Was it fear of the demons, or something else?"

mari "Demonic remnants. Solansia be praised. Were these the same demons that you had reported sightings of earlier?"

ro "I was there for both the attack on Arthdale and Raeve Keep. Twas the same creatures at both. Large brutish creatures. They resembled the Skull-Splitters that served as blood guards in Karnas army."

"Mariannes composure returned. Skull-Splitters were dangerous melee combatants, but they were not pressing foes in the way that demon lords were."

mari "Truly a horrible thing to hear. And with such creatures roaming around the outlying provinces, surely great suffering will come to pass. It is a shame that so little can be done about it with our forces in their present state. Otherwise, we would-"

"Patricia interjected, trying to cut the High Arbitron off."



patr "Actually-"

mari "Otherwise, we would do more to return your seat to you. Solansias guidance will surely lead us too-"

patr "Stop. Listen."

"Marianne turned backward towards the Chancellor. Even the Baron lazily looked towards her."

patr "I believe it should be viable for us to put together a royal force and march them out to the west in order to-"

mari "A good thought. Oh, I pray we could. But, Solansia has put a trial to us, and we find ourselves fighting so many foes. Goblin raiders in the south. Orcish confederations in the north. Strikes in the mines and bandits in every direction. Truly it is a shame that-"

patr "No. Stop. Listen."

"Mariannes face darkened. It seemed that even a messenger from Solansia herself didnt like being interrupted. Chancellor Crevette was openly glaring at her now. Rowan and Doran exchanged a brief glance."

patr "Youre right that the deployment of the regular army in force in this situation is impossible. Wed, at the very least, need to call in the levies, and even then wed have limited numbers."
patr "But, Solansias Thorns are based here in Rastedel. The most noble of knightly orders in all of the realm. Duke Antoine of Werden is their commander. He can summon them at a words notice. "
patr "Thats at least one hundred of the best trained and armed knights in the realm to use as a core for our forces."
patr "And he has levies of his own as well. So does Duke Mortimer. Surely with their levies supplementing the Thorns and a contingent of the Royal Guard, a force large enough to retake Raeve Keep can be mustered."
patr "We can give this man his keep back. All we need to do is call for the Duke of Werdens support. "

"The prospect raised alarm bells to Rowan. The Duke was the most dangerous soldier in the realm. At the head of a force bearing down on Raeve Keep, he could be a real problem."
"The man had an iron sense of justice. He was famous for the row of gallows that he placed those who tried to bribe him or his lieutenants. There would be no tempting him, no corrupting him, and no deal to be struck."
"It seemed that Rowan was not the only one taken aback by that idea. A wave of whispers went out in the back of the room, the place where the lesser nobles congregated. It seemed the idea was not popular among them either."

mari "Ah yes. Your friend Duke Antoine. I have no doubts of his piety, nor his devotion to Solansias justice. Still, it is a strange thing to hear. Are the reports I have heard of raids within his own lands untrue? Brutal savages slaughtering his peasants as well."

patr "The fall of an entire duchy is more pressing. Minor raids can wait."

"Marianne took a step towards the dais. She was regaining her momentum."

mari "It is indeed a horrible tragedy. Solansia weeps for the fallen. But, if he were to call his arms, then surely the northern orcish tribes would take the opportunity to strike. Solansias love can only be returned to the west through balance. He must put his house in order."
mari "And so when the time comes to bring the light back, the royal army must be reformed and ready for such an operation."

"She stepped on to the dais. Now the High Arbitron and the Chancellor were standing face to face."

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show marianne neutral at midright with dissolve

patr "We must be prudent and deal with problems based on priority. The loss of a duchy is a threat to the entire order of this world."

mari "Your fears are becoming of you, Chancellor. But, you should have more faith in Solansias wisdom. We will overcome this issue once other, more pressing, business has been completed. Dont you agree, Your Regality?"

show patricia neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show marianne neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
show casimir neutral at center with dissolve

"The Baron blinked twice, as if waking from a stupor. He looked back and forth between the two of them for a moment, and then coughed."

casi "Yes. Yes. You are quite right. First the bandits and the famine, then Raeve Keep. You will simply have to wait, Lord Raeve."

show casimir neutral at midright with moveoutright
show marianne happy at edgeright with dissolve

"Marianne didnt show any overt signs of gloating, but her back straightened, and her eyes kept matching the other womans. Rowan didnt quite understand all of what had just transpired, but it was simple enough to understand that this was not the first time they have disagreed."

show patricia neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show doran beardless neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

dor "I am saddened to hear this. B-but perhaps it is for the best. I need rest and recuperation before I am able to serve as your man again to my usual standards."

"Lady Crevette gave a terse curtsy and made for the door. It seemed that she didnt even want to stay for the rest of the proceedings. She walked with a standard dignified strut, but Rowan could see raw anger in her eyes as she passed him."

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casi "Guards, please make suitable arrangements for the Duke in the palace. Make sure, too, that Rowan Blackwell has a place to stay."
casi "Is there any further business? No? Then, I declare this session adjourned."

"The guards all around their room banged the bottoms of their polearms on the ground, signaling the end of the session. Nobles of all stations began streaming towards the exits. However, Marianne made no motion to leave. She was even whispering something into the Barons ear."

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"Doran rose to his feet, and walked out besides Rowan. A few faces, mostly those Rowan had never seen before, stopped to try to speak. Rowan exchanged a few words, but mostly waved them away. He had something to ask his companion."

ro "Can you explain what happened in there?"

"Doran shook his head."

dor "Some, but not all. I fear Ive been quite disconnected from capital politics. I never much liked it"
dor "The Baron rules the realm, but it is said that Marianne rules the Baron. When she speaks of someone else, he listens."
dor "My sense of it is that she tried to take control of the session. But, despite his absence, this was the Dukes show."

ro "Duke Antoine of Werden? But, he was not even in the room."

"Doran shook his head. The man was normally quite spineless, but at least he was able to decipher all of this noble nonsense."

dor "He could not be seen in the room, lest he be accused of acting for personal gain, but it was his session nonetheless. The chancellor was no doubt a member of his circle, and was acting to advance his interests."

"Rowan nodded along. That explained why the woman had been so insistent about Duke Antoine, and perhaps why the priestess had dismissed the idea. It was some type of power play. But, something about it didnt add up."

ro "But, why though? I know the Duke passably well. The man has...many faults, but he was never the type to seek personal power."

"Doran just chuckled to himself."

dor "Nobles are nobles. They all just want personal power. But, Mistress is coming, yes? Soon theyll all see the light!"

"Rowan didnt answer the man. Just how badly had Jezera broken him? Still, not everything added up."

dor "Tonight, there will be the weekly ball. As a Duke, Im entitled to attend. I do not know what Mistress wishes for you to do in that time, but"

ro "No. Youre allowed to bring a bodyguard, right? If so, Ill go with you. "

"Doran nodded softly. It was not in his nature to disagree."
"As they walked towards the entryway, Rowans mind was free to wander. He thought about the last time hed been to the palace."

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show werden neutral behind black

""

werd "It must be done like this. There are rules to this world. Order. That is what we fought for. We bled for it. What is our victory if we would so readily abandon it?"

ro "But...but, after everything that Ive done?"
ro "Don't..."

werd "You have done much. But, it must be this way. There is no future for you in Rastedel, Rowan Blackwell. Your service was exemplary. But, it is time for you to return home."
werd "Surely you have a homestead. A wife. You cannot stay here. There will be no knighthood waiting for you. I have made sure of it."
werd "Solansia makes a place for all of us. Solansia is good. It will all work out for the best."

ro "..."
ro "I was there when your brother himself died. I saved his men. I saved your son. How could-"

werd "So you did, Rowan."

ro "..."
ro "Solansia is good."


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show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
show doran beardless neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Go on ahead. I need a minute to myself."

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"Doran went on by himself, leading Rowan standing in the doorway of the palace. He pressed his head against the side."

if avatar.corruption < 30 and serveChoice != 4:
    "A tear rolled down his cheek silently, and then another. He tried his best to keep it hidden, but Rowan had started to weep."
else:

    "Rowan balled his hands into a fist. Being here...seeing that man face to face...It all made his blood boil."





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show doran beardless neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Later in the evening, Rowan and Doran returned to the palace for the ball. Outside the gates, the sound of music must have drawn beggars from the other side of the river. Knights in gleaming armor pushed them back from the gates with the flat sides of their pikes."

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rkn "Disperse. Disperse now."

"The threat seemed to do the trick. Famine was a far less certain killer than a pike."

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"Doran didnt seem to notice the disturbance, save for a shake of the head. Rowan watched the display wearily. He kept his distance though, less the starving beggars try to rally behind him."


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show doran beardless neutral at midleft with dissolve
show rosarian knight neutral at midright with dissolve

rkn "Do you have an invitation?"

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"Rowan and Doran walked through the door of the palace into the long well lit entrance hall. Night had just fallen outside. Doran showed him a mark of office. Rowan meanwhile, slinked along behind him."
"Of course, Rowans normal leather garb was not much fit for an event like this, but since he was only coming as a guard, it was acceptable. Indeed, the sides of the hallway were lined with a surprising number of men at arms and mercenaries. The protectors of various high nobles."

dor "I must speak with some of my former acquaintances. Mistress has commanded me to make contacts for her."

"Rowan nodded. He had his own explorations to make."

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"The ball itself was being held in the throne room proper, which had been converted for the occasion. The rest of the palace was open, but essentially everyone of note was there. So Rowan made his way there, staying generally close to the wall not to draw too many eyes."
"None the less, he was stopped three times by nobles who simply wanted to ask him about his adventures. Rowan faked a smile and muddled his way past."
"Inside of the throne room itself, he found himself caught in a cloud of perfume and colour. The floor was packed. Tables at the side were lined with the powerful and their guards. The center of the floor was filled with men and women stiffly dancing in circular patterns."
"There was more splendor and luxury here then hed ever seen. Even the post-war celebrations had been done in the aftermath of decades of hard times. But here there were jewels of all sorts everywhere."
"The tables were lined with foods. Expensive pastries made from specialty shops, expertly cooked fish, even dishes Rowan had never seen before that must have come from overseas. The fattest of the nobles parked themselves at the table and filled their faces."

if avatar.corruption > 30 or serveChoice == 4:
    "Rowan had to stop himself from glaring. Didnt these pigs know there was a famine going on? Rowan was half tempted to grab food from the table to hand out to the beggars outside."
    "But, no. He was here on a mission."
else:

    "Rowan shook his head at all of this nonsense. The frivalities of the rich was not why he was here."

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show marianne neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"Of course, Rowan recognized some familiar faces here. Sitting in his usual spot on the throne was the Baron. He watched the proceedings with a glazed over expression. Occasionally he turned to Marianne, who was by his side."

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"The chancellor from before, Lady Crevette, was sitting at a table with a man who looked to be about her age. She was pouring wine into her mouth at a quantity that Rowan suspected was less than healthy."

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show werden neutral at midright with dissolve

"The Duke of Werden was also here, of course. Though, in his typical fashion, he kept near the wall speaking to some well clothed men. He was as far from the festivities in proximity as he was in expression. Best to avoid him."

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"There were a few guests that he didnt recognize that also stood out to him."
"For example, a great many people seemed to be gathered around tables on the right side of the hall. They were directly opposed to where Duke Werden was standing."

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"At their center, laughing and schmoozing with relative ease, was a well dressed man whose most noted feature was that the top of his head was entirely bald. Despite that, he was still quite handsome."

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"As he observed the man, he also noticed the occasional glance in his direction from a woman wearing a ball mask sitting not far from the bald man. She was definitely, watching him. What little he could see of her skin was porcelain and her figure was slight, almost fragile looking."
"The mask was odd, but not too unusual at an event like this. Perhaps one in three guests had some sort of mask. But, it still made her gaze unnervingly inscrutable."

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"There was someone else looking at him, a pretty young girl with golden hair, who couldnt hide the fact that every so often she was staring at him. She couldnt have been older than eighteen and definitely could never have experienced a day of poverty in her life."
"If the reason behind the masked womans staring was a mystery, this girls stare couldnt be easier to read. Two or three friends would seemingly tease her about it too. How often did young noble girls meet a hero in the flesh?"

if delane_status == "free":
    "And standing only a few feet from his mystery admirer was"
    "Rowan blinked twice."
    "Long black hair that reached all the way down to her waist. A dress that showed off her keen fashion senses. A style of movement like the entire world belonged to her."
    show eleanor dress happy at edgeright with dissolve
    "It was Lady Eleanor Delane. A familiar face indeed."
    "The fact that she was here and looking so lively meant that shed probably returned with no further troubles. Good."
else:

    pass

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$ casiConvo = False
$ patrConvo = False
$ jacqConvo = False
$ juliConvo = False
$ eleaConvo = False

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"In short, there were a number of possible figures that Rowan could possibly approach. Who might be valuable to make contact with?"

menu:
    "Baron Casimir and High Arbitron Marianne" if casiConvo == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show casimir neutral at midright with dissolve
        show marianne neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan made his way to the dais where the ruler of the realm watched the proceedings. Of course, there was always a crowd of sycophants waiting to speak with the Baron. Rowan waited his turn before approaching and sinking to one knee."
        ro "Mlord."
        casi "...Rowan."
        casi "Great deeds youve done. Great deeds. You are a model subject."
        "Rowan didnt meet his eyes."
        ro "You are too kind."
        mari "Perhaps, perhaps not."
        "The priestess put a hand on his shoulder. They were perfectly soft. Perfectly warm."
        mari "The Goddess gives powerful gifts to those who believe in her. She chose you, Rowan. I have faith that she did so for reasons beyond any of our mortal comprehensions. I speak to her at times, and she illuminates my sight."
        ro "You are able to commune with Solansia herself? That must require powerful magic."
        "Marianne flashed a brief grin."
        mari "Indeed."
        casi "tis the source of her incredible wisdom. The knowledge of a mortal is nothing compared to heaven herself."
        "Marianne laughed, taking her perfect hand off of Rowans shoulder and placing it on the Baron. This was a different kind of touch. More familiar."
        mari "Now you really are being too kind, Casimir."
        "She turned back to Rowan."
        if avatar.corruption < 30:
            "A voice in Rowans head screamed at him that this was his opportunity. He could simply tell her about the pendant around his neck, right now. Perhaps she could free him with her own magics. He could be free of the hell that hed been trapped in for so long."
            "But his voice was stayed. Even if he was here, Alexia was not."
        else:
            pass
        mari "I apologize for the ruckus of court earlier. I beg you forgive sweet lady Crevette despite her outbursts, Im sure she only means the best for the realm."
        mari "We truly desire to do everything we can for your home. It will not be so long before the Royal Army is ready to march again. No doubt months at longest. Will you be alright out there in the meantime?"
        "Rowan blinked twice."
        ro "Alright out there?"
        mari "Of course. Surely you mean to return to the fight out west. I can scarce imagine what will happen without you there to sabotage the demons designs."
        mari "Truly it would be the easiest solution. For everyone. "
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "There was something troubling about the way she said that. It almost seemed like it wasnt a request."
        ro "Of course. Ill be on my way back soon. I simply had to escort the Duke here. I will make personally sure to keep the citizenry safe while the royal army completes its other duties."
        show marianne happy at edgeright with dissolve
        mari "Excellent. I can rest much easier knowing that Solansias faithful have a shepherd in Rowan Blackwell."
        mari "But, feel free to visit me in the Grand Codifice. I am sure that we can come to some sort of arrangement that might be of aid."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "The Baron, meanwhile, appeared to have lost track of the conversation at some point. He was now staring out into the crowd of dancing nobles."
        ro "It was a pleasure to speak with you, Mlord. You bless me with your wisdom."
        casi "Oh yes. Oh yes. Of course. Carry on the good fight, carry on."
        if avatar.corruption < 30:
            "Rowan left the dais, feeling slightly deflated. Should he be happy or sad that the man tasked with keeping the Rosarian people safe was a puppet?"
        else:
            "Rowan left the dais feeling more confused than anything. What justice was there in a system where a dullard could be left in charge? Its destruction was only natural at this point."
        $ casiConvo = True
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    "Chancellor Patricia Crevette." if patrConvo == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show patricia sad at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan approached the table where the Chancellor was sitting, along with the other man. His suspicions that he was her husbands was only improved when he saw them both wearing the same pin. It featured the emblem of a crab."
        patr "Oh fuck...its you."
        "She was half slumped over in her chair now. The booze seemed to be getting to her. Rowan pulled up a chair."
        ro "Standing up to Marianne was a brave thing. Not many would have the strength of character to stand up to her."
        ro "And to bring support to my homeland as a cause no less. Thank you."
        "The drunk noblewoman rolled her eyes. "
        patr "I didnt do it for you. Someone has to stick a thumb in that bitch's eye. Prancing around like she owns the whole damn region, just because shes fucking the-"
        crev "Patricia!"
        "The man shot her a glance and then looked back at Rowan."
        crev "Im so sorry about all this. Its the wine talking."
        ro "Indeed. Im sure your wife didnt mean any of it."
        show patricia happy at midright with dissolve
        patr "Wife?"
        "She spat out a dark laugh."
        patr "I bet to you peasants we might all seem inbred. But, uh...dont you think it would be a bit far to fuck my own brother?"
        $ crevName = "Lord Crevette"
        crev "I am Earl De Crevette of the Marble Shore. It is good to meet you, Hero Rowan. Everyone in my entire domain knows the tales of your bravery. This is my sister Patricia."
        "Rowan raised an eyebrow."
        ro "She still uses her maiden name? Unmarried?"
        patr "Thankfully too. A spouse will only get you into trouble."
        "Rowan thought darkly about that statement."
        ro "I take it then that youre not a fan of the administration of the region then?"
        show patricia sad at midright with dissolve
        "Lady Crevette swished the wine around in her goblet. Her brother put a concerned hand on her shoulder."
        patr "Who is?"
        "Rowan sensed an opportunity here. This woman was clearly dissatisfied with the situation here in the capital. That instantly made her a potential ally."
        if avatar.corruption > 30:
            "And though no longer in her prime, she still wasnt bad looking either. If only her brother was not looking after her"
        else:
            pass
        ro "If you were in charge, what would you do differently?"
        "She tilted her head."
        patr "If I were in charge"
        patr "Heh. Thats a silly thought. I dont know if something like that is even possible. Weve got that pact with Prothea after all. They may call us an independent realm, but the holy city snaps and we bark. Like fucking bitches."
        ro "I see."
        patr "Look to Duke Werden though. I mean. I mean. I dont know about in charge. But, none of this shit would have happened if wed listened to him. We coulda made shit right after the war. Shoulda listened."
        "Her brother nodded along to the sentiment. It seemed a loyalty to the man was something they shared."
        "Still, drunk or not, the very prospect she was on Werdens side meant trouble. Perhaps she was less of a natural ally then hed hoped."
        ro "I see. This has been very illuminating. I look forward to speaking to you again, should I have the chance."
        "Her eyes drooped slightly."
        patr "Yeah, dont count on it. So long as Marianne has this place by the balls, I doubt well be seeing much of each other again."
        crev "You really shouldnt have said so much"
        patr "Please. Who cares if this gets back to her? He aint the first person Ive said this shit too. Let him gossip."
        ro "Your secrets are safe with me, my lady."
        patr "See?"
        "Rowan stood up and departed from the table. That had been...productive..."
        $ patrConvo = True
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    "The Bald Man." if jacqConvo == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show jacques happy at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan approached the table where the unusually large group had gathered. He had to dodge his way through quite a few dancing couples in order to do so."
        "By the time he arrived, he noticed that the masked woman who had been watching him was no longer there. He scanned the room, but couldnt find a trace of her. The point was moot. She was not the person he wanted to speak to most."
        "When he saw Rowan approach, the bald man rose to his feet and extended a hand."
        jacq "Jacques Mineur."
        "Rowan shook it."
        ro "Rowan Blackwell."
        jacq "I assumed as much. Your presence is the talk of the town. If not your wardrobe."
        "Rowan paused to consider this. Hed never heard of the Mineur family. Yet, clearly this guy seemed to have quite the entourage. Though, Rowans deliberations proved quite predictable to the other man."
        jacq "Wonder who me and my friends are, huh?"
        ro "I will admit, Ive never heard of house Mineur before."
        jacq "Few have. But, it would be a mistake to judge a mans ability on his ancestors. If anyone proves that fact, its Rowan Blackwell."
        "Rowan nodded. Very few of the people sitting around seemed to have any kind of recognizable sign of heraldry. Though their clothing did sure look expensive. Most wore gold or jewelry."
        "Though strangely, the most common color he saw among them was actually copper. It seemed everyone of them had clothes in that color."
        jacq "I was in the crowd during your audience today. It sure was something, huh?"
        ro "Indeed. Are you friends with Duke Werden?"
        "Jacques chuckles, and glanced across the room towards the Duke."
        jacq "I wouldnt say that. I wouldnt say that at all. We have quite the history of disagreeing with each other. Im not the only one with something like that, huh?"
        jacq "But, I do agree with him on occasion. For one thing, you wouldnt believe my disappointment about how this morning went. You werent the only one hoping to retake your friends keep."
        jacq "In truth, after everyone left, I went back to Marianne. I have some friends among the bankers. It wouldnt be too difficult to supplement whats standing of the regular army with sellswords. And that approach wouldnt empower your friend Werden."
        "Jacques shook his head."
        jacq "Didnt matter. She still refused."
        "Rowan considered the mans words. The fact that he never stopped smiling unnerved Rowan. He had a salesmans demeanor. A good salesman too. Still, it seemed like this man ran a powerful clique. Perhaps one of the key factions of Rastedel."
        "Perhaps even a possible ally."
        ro "I see. That was most kind of you."
        "Jacques gave him a pat on the back. Rowan recoiled slightly from the proximity."


        jacq "Think nothing of it, Rowan. I just want you to remember that even among the nobility, we arent all like Werden. Youve got real friends here. People whose lives youve saved and their sons."
        jacq "Friends who understand the value of merit."
        ro "That is...something to keep in mind. I thank you, my lord, for your offers of friendship."
        jacq "No my lord bullcrap. Im sure you have to do it enough when in a city like this."
        "Rowan nodded. The two talked for a small time afterwards, though before Rowan had a chance to ask him more about the political situation, a group of people arrived to speak with him."
        "The hero politely ended the conversation there, having gained an increased understanding of the political situation."
        $ jacqConvo = True
        jump ballMenu

    "The Blonde Girl." if juliConvo == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show juliet neutral at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan imagined that the younger maiden shooting him looks was probably no political mover and shaker. But, she seemed eager to speak with him, and there was no point ignoring her. Rowan walked over to her and her friends."
        "When her friends saw him approach, they exchanged quick whispers and then scurried out of the way, leaving her alone with him."
        ro "Good evening, My Lady."
        juli "You must be Rowan! The Rowan! My name is Juliet. Its a pleasure to meet you!"
        "Her voice was unsteady but excitable. Juliet could not yet be past her twentieth year. Her clothing struck of properness, though it was well ornamented. He immediately surmised that she was from the family of no lesser noble."
        juli "I suppose you caught me staring, didnt you?"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan chuckled and gave her a reassuring smile."
        ro "I assure you, I did not think it too impolite."
        juli "Good. Good."
        "She brushed a strand of golden hair from in front of her eyes."
        juli "I had heard tales of your exploits. First hand accounts even. I did not believe that such a famous hero would be so"
        "She suddenly blushed."
        juli "Oh goddess, youre going to think this silly. But, I had assumed that a great hero would be more muscularly built."
        ro "I am sorry to have disappointed, My Lady."
        "Juliet looked mortified. Clearly, that had not come out the way she had meant it too. Perhaps even speaking to men was a new activity for her."
        juli "No! I didnt mean it as an insult. I merely meant to say it was surprising."
        ro "That is quite alright. I knew what-"
        "Before, Rowan could finish, the two were joined by the sudden approach of another figure. One who towered over the smaller girl."
        show werden neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        werd "Rowan."
        "Juliet almost jumped in surprise at the approach."
        juli "Father? I was just speaking with him."
        werd "Indeed."
        "He put his hand on her shoulder and looked back towards Rowan."
        werd "This is my youngest, Juliet. I apologize if she displayed any rudeness."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan nodded. Of course. That explained it all. Her obvious wealth was because she was a Dukes daughter. Furthermore, her mention of having heard tales of him made sense. Her brother Arthur had been at Karst."
        ro "Not at all, My Lord. She was asking curiously about my exploits. In truth, I came to her to speak."
        "Juliet shrunk a little bit. It was no doubt embarrassing to have your father interject in the middle of a conversation with a man youd been staring at."
        juli "Father, I saw Adelaide grabbing a plate of food. May I join her?"
        werd "Of course."
        hide juliet with dissolve
        "She skipped along, shooting Rowan one last eager glance. Now he was left with only Duke Werden. Rowan inhaled sharply. He expected the Duke to question him now for once more leaving his allotted place. He steeled himself for it."
        werd "So you are back."
        ro "So I am. I kept my word. I returned to my village."
        werd "So you did"
        werd "...Had only I kept mine."
        "The Duke turned, no longer facing him. Instead he looked at the hall."
        werd "Many mistakes have been made these past few years. You see it too, no doubt. That is why you are here."
        ro "I am not sure I follow."
        "The Duke looked at him impassionately. Rowan did not believe the man to be of no emotion. But, Rowan had certainly never seen him get worked up before."
        werd "I dont believe you mean that."
        ro "What?"
        werd "Solansias order is complicated. This is a place you do not belong. But, you are here again. Something bad is about to happen. When it does, we will fight side by side once again."
        "Rowan was taken aback. Did Werden know that there was another Demon Lord war brewing? Perhaps he was just smart enough to know that something was wrong."
        "Still, that did explain some of his insistence on immediate action."
        ro "I do not think it will come to that, My Lord. The event at Raeve Keep were a tragedy, but one that can be easily rectified. I am sure with your efforts, the orcs will be pushed back."
        ro "You do want me back in my village, sooner rather than later, Im sure."
        werd "Hrmph."
        "He placed one hand on his sword hilt. It had a gleaming silver falcon in the pommel. The rumor, of course, was that the sword was magic. But, Rowan had never been close enough to see him wield it with his own eyes."
        werd "Disappointing."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        hide werden with moveoutright
        "Without a further word, the Duke walked off. This left Rowan to stew in his corner. Hed admitted that ensuring Rowans return home was a mistake. Yet, he blew right past it, as though the admission were meaningless."
        "But, before Rowan could get too lost in old resentments, his attention turned to what Werden had actually been saying."
        "He believed that the post-war political situation was unsustainable. He was making his moves with an eye towards protecting Rosaria. In short, he was acting directly against the Twins."
        if avatar.corruption < 30 or serveChoice !=4:
            "Fate was a strange thing. Rowan was the prisoner of demons. Yet, the person who might be most willing and capable of saving him...was the man most responsible for him being susceptible to this situation in the first place."
            "Rowan almost laughed. Almost."
        else:
            "That meant that the one person Rowan would need to defeat if the day came for him to take Rastedel, it would be, of all people, Duke Antoine."
            "Why was that idea so satisfying?"
        $ juliConvo = True
        jump ballMenu

    "Lady Delane." if eleaConvo == False and delane_status == "free":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan slowly made his way over to where Lady Delane was standing. The moment she caught his approach, she smiled wide."
        if juliConvo == True:
            ele "I was waiting for you to come and speak to me. Im sure the daughters of dukes come first for in-demand dirt generals. Though, Im sure Juliet dears eagerness to speak to you put mine to shame."
            "Rowan laughed. The first words out of her mouth, and already she was spouting witticisms. This certainly was no imposter."
        else:
            pass
        ro "It is good to you in good health, My Lady. I had been concerned about you after you reached the keep. Though, I am sure you would not let a little matter of having just survived an ordeal slow you down."
        ele "Concerned about me?"
        ele "You are the one, who vanished into a puff of smoke. I asked around Rastedel for you, but no one had a word for your whereabouts. The Goddess above alone knows where youre zig zagging now."
        "Rowan sighed. He had to be careful with her. Her cleverness, while at times refreshing, made her potentially quite dangerous to him. Her very presence in the capital was a threat to him with Jezeras spies about."
        ro "Times are dire everywhere. I am sure you know that better than anyone. I cant rest while the realm is on fire."
        show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve
        ele "Indeed."
        "She hid her face behind her bangs."
        ele "Returning here has been quite strange. Its so detached from...from everything out there. A gilded cradle."
        ele "Still, everyone needs to rest sometimes. Even Heroes of the realm."
        show eleanor dress aroused at midright with dissolve
        "She leaned up to his ear to whisper into it."
        ele "For the moment, I am staying at the Grand Camellia Lodge. If you wish for a bit of...rest. Pay me a visit."
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "She backed away, leaving Rowan tracing the lingering ghost of her breath at his ear."
        ro "I will keep that in mind, My Lady."
        if eleanorCaveSex == True:

            scene black with fade
            "As she walked away, Rowan had a flickering memory of that day in the cave. The sight of her naked body illuminated by the firelight. The way they had kept from being too loud, from fear of discovery. It had been a good night."
        else:
            pass
        $ eleaConvo = True
        jump ballMenu
    "Finished speaking.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump postBallConvo


label postBallConvo:

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan sat alone near the back of the hall. In truth, hed tired of this quite early on. The word games these nobles played grated on him. This noble was feuding with that noble for that reason. This noble wanted to marry his daughter to that noble, but she was really sleeping with someone else."
"It was endless."
"As he massaged his aching calves, someone approached him. He looked up in just in time, thanks to his reflexes."

show ameraine masked neutral at midright with dissolve

amer "Do you dance?"

ro "I cannot say, I do."

"He considered his reply further. What did this woman want with him?"

ro "Further, I am not quite dressed for the part. There arent many here dancing in leather armor. I understand my fame, but Im only here about as a guard."

"The woman rolled her eyes under her mask."

amer "No, youre not. Youre here to learn about Rastedel politics. Refusing me isnt a good way to do that."
amer "Dance with me. No one will care how youre dressed. Youre Rowan."

"Rowan tried to formulate a reply, but there really was nothing to say to that. She made a salient point."
"He rose to his feet, taking the woman by the hand and leading her to the dance floor. In truth, hed never danced like this in his life. But, the moment they began, the woman took the lead. He might not be trained, but he could follow along with her movements."



ro "May I ask My Ladys name."

"The woman twirled a lock of her straight onyx hair."

amer "There is nothing stopping you besides futility. Do you think the mask is just decoration?"
amer "Lets talk of other things instead. Youve spent the past day in court. Youve seen the fracture points. Youve even spoken to some of the players involved. Im sure your friend Doran helped fill in the blanks."
amer "Find out anything interesting?"

"Just how long had this woman been keeping tabs on him? He might not be able to see her face, but he certainly didnt remember anyone this pale from the audience earlier."
"The answer was obvious though. She likely had a friend who was there, or knew someone who knew someone. Gossip was a plague here."

ro "I was rather hoping that Id be the one learning from you. You seem so wise, and Im only a peasant."

amer "I cant help you if I dont know where youre starting from."

ro "I see."

if jacqConvo == True:
    "It would be wise to be careful with his wording here. From what he saw this woman appeared aligned with Jacques. More to the point, he could already tell that she was quite a bit sharper than most of the others hed spoken to."
else:

    "It would be wise to be careful with his wording here. From what he saw this woman appeared aligned with the bald man he'd seen earlier. More to the point, he could already tell that she was quite a bit sharper than most of the others hed spoken too."

if casiConvo == True:
    ro "High Arbitron Marianne is a powerful force and has the Dukes ear. She is far and away the person with the most influence on policy. She doesnt much want me here, it seems."
else:

    pass

if patrConvo == True:
    ro "There exists an opposition party of real force. They tend to be centered around the nobility and are likely to have some of the bureaucratic and council jobs not taken up by the priesthood. Im not sure what they want exactly."
else:

    pass

if juliConvo == True:
    ro "Duke Werden. Hes right in the thick of things. He was the one who organized the royal session today on the fly. Hes on some kind of mission, but Im not sure what exactly."
else:

    pass

if jacqConvo == True:
    ro "Theres a coalition led by that man, Lord Mineur. He made several references to meritocracy and to friendship with the merchants. But, who he is and what he wants is a mystery to me."
else:

    pass

"The woman nodded along, swaying to the music and doing most of the hard work of helping Rowan keep up with the other dancers. The tempo changed and Rowan had almost tripped over his own feet."

ro "This is all quite a challenge."

amer "You dont know the half of it, sweet."
amer "It seemed you picked up quite a bit. With enough time here, Im sure youll pick it all up. Let me speed it up for you."
amer "You just gotta remember three colors. Blue, Purple, and Copper. The Blues are the easy one. Marianne wears blue. The other Prothean priests come in blue. There aint many of them, but the entire state is effectively at her command."
amer "But, her legitimacy is thin. She gets it all from the Baron and from the Goddess. Rumble on the street is that even the lay priests, the locals instead of the Protheans, dont much like her. But, while shes got the Barons ear and Solansia's, she can do no wrong."

ro "Do you like her?"

"The woman giggled. It seemed she would not be probed so easily."

amer "Perhaps. For all you know I could be a blue myself."
amer "Youve also got the Purples. Im sure you know the color of the Thorns of Solansia by now."

ro "Duke Antoines faction."

amer "Hes off on some idealist tangent of his. Perhaps he thinks demons seek to overrun the capital. Perhaps he thinks that they might already be in the capital."
amer "He has all of the high nobles not cowed by Marianne in his camp. Though, for those who arent our pious duke, I doubt that their motives are particularly altruistic. If you box up the High Arbitrons power, someone has to fill in the void."
amer "But, Marianne has a handle on them for now. The Duke wouldnt dare a destabilizing action unless he felt he had no choice."

if jacqConvo == True:
    ro "What about Jacques though?"
else:

    ro "What about the other man though?"

amer "The Coppers. My lovely friends. Im sure you saw me sitting among them."

ro "I had noticed."

"There was a twinkle in the womans eye. She had been watching him of course. He was starting to suspect that this woman might actually be quite dangerous."

amer "In a society where the only ones making choices look like"

"She glanced around."

amer "...this. There are always others who think they can do the job better."
amer "For now, the coppers are quite limited in their powers at court. But, then it is not titles that bring such delicious caviar to a venue like this. And there is much influence to be had when you can offer the merchants greater freedom and social advancement."

ro "So he doesnt believe in Solansias hierarchy?"

"Rowan scrunched his brow. Such a thing would be quite chaotic. They might overturn the entire social order if they were not careful. The Twins would do well too"

amer "And why shouldnt he? Youre a testament to the failures of that hierarchy. All these great deeds being done by a commoner."
amer "Saving Karst"
amer "Defeating a Demon Lord"


show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

amer "...And allowing a demon army into Raeve Keep"

"Rowan half jumped, stepping on someones boot. A mustached noble gave him a dirty look."

ro "Excuse me."

amer "Keep dancing."
amer "I know all about what youve been up to of late, Rowan Blackwell."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    amer "I wonder what the goddess must think of it all. Certainly shed disapprove."
else:

    pass

amer "Your solo adventure up north. Your subsequent disappearance. Even some of what youve been up to since then."

if orciad_state == 2:
    amer "Your adventures at the Orc encampment were quite the sight to behold, one can only imagine. First you show up, and now they secretly pledge themselves to new masters."
else:

    pass








amer "Though, I must say Im surprised that you agreed to serve the twins at all. I had thought you of all people would be resistant to their charms."

if rowanJezSex > 0 or rowanAndrasSex > 0:
    amer "I suppose they must be quite...Persuasive."
else:

    pass

"Rowans eyes narrowed. This woman was talking about things she shouldnt be able to know about. Things that if she mentioned to other people might mean his death."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 0:
    amer "Alexias as well"
else:

    pass

ro "Where did you hear about all that?"

"The woman chuckled softly to herself. To her this was all a game. Rowan was close enough that he could probably strangle her dead if he tried. But, surrounded by fellow nobles she was safe."

amer "You cant even get a name out of me, and you think Im going to just up and tell you how I know all of your little secrets? Let no one say you havent lost your optimism."

"Rowan lowered his voice and growled."

ro "You havent told anyone. If you had, Id be dead."

amer "Perhaps one or two confidants. In case something were to happen to me, of course. But, no. I happen to think myself a good keeper of secrets."

ro "Then what do you want with me?"

amer "Cant I just want to actually meet the man whove Ive heard so much about these years?"

"Rowan gave her a harsh look."

amer "Not in the mood for games then. Very well. Lets meet in private. I have other curiosities about you as well. We have general free roam of the palace tonight save for the guards. But, they should let you into the west hall if I ask them very nicely."
amer "Meet me there in half an hour."

"Then, just as suddenly and strangely as she approached him, she broke off from him. She actually left him standing in the middle of the dance hall, surrounded by twirling couples."





amer "An adieu for now, Rowan Blackwell."

hide ameraine with dissolve

"And then, with a surprising grace, she slid away. Rowan attempted to follow after her, but the woman was quite adept at hiding herself in this kind of environment."

ro "Fuck."



label amerainescene1:

scene bg35 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show ameraine naked happy behind bg35

"Rowan walked into the west hall. True to the masked womans word, the guard had stood assign and let him past. But, all that he found inside was total darkness."
"He could make out the basic shape of the room. A series of interwoven rooms with their own frames all connected by a single main room. But inside it seemed to be empty. Devoid of light."

ro "Hello?"

"He walked further in. There was not a sound. Not even a trace of movement. Was she even here? Did she mean for him to wait for her?"

ro "Are you there?"

"He took another step in."
"Then a flash on his periphery. Something moved. A long graceful leg was all he saw the outline of and then darkness."
"Someone was definitely in here."
"Rowan kept a hand on the hilt of his sword, just in case it was anyone besides the woman. Or perhaps if it was the woman and shed set a trap for him."
"He focused on his hearing. There would be little to see in here, but his ears were still sharp."
"Which is why it was so odd when he felt a hand brush against the back of his neck, without hearing so much as a foot step."
"Rowan spun around, but again there was no one there."

ro "I can leave, you know. I can grab a lamp from outside. Bring yourself close so I can see you."

"He spun around again. Another sound behind him. This one was further away. It was light, almost like a single drop of water landing on the ground. Eerie. Unnatural."

amer "Why dont you come over to me."

"The noblewomans voice. It almost sounded like a purr. Rowan relaxed slightly. It wasnt an ambush. But, how was she doing that?"
"Her voice seemed like it was coming from the section the opposite way from how he came in. Rowan began to cautiously step in that direction. His sword still never left its sword hilt."
"He walked through the doorway of the room. And what he saw amazed him."
"The room itself was mostly pure darkness. There was only one source of light, and that was a small glass skylight on the ceiling. It left a small circle of moonlight that was the sole illuminated part of the room."


scene cg937 with fade
pause 1
show cg938 with dissolve
pause 1
show cg939 with dissolve
pause 1
show cg940 with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg940
show ameraine naked happy behind cg940
pause 2

"And sitting in the middle of it was the masked woman. Naked."

amer "Rowan"

"Rowan recoiled in shock. What was her intention here?"

amer "I said Ive heard a great deal about you. Do you think I would not have heard of your exploits? Your conquests?"

"Rowan allowed himself to peak at the woman. Her skin, so porcelain as to almost be white. As to almost be the moon itself. It was impossible. It was stunning."
"His eyes swept over her lithe form. How did she develop such a slight build. There was a sensual grace to her thin frame."

amer "I want my own taste, Rowan."
amer "Come to me, and I will tell you what you want to know."

menu:
    "Go to her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ amerFirstSex = True
        "Rowan took a step forward. This was a situation that had grown increasingly common to Rowans life. Everyone was fucking someone, or seducing someone. That the woman asking him to fuck her was willing alone was a positive. Willing and radiant."
        ro "You are no succubus? I can trust you?"
        "She smiled wide under her own mask."
        amer "Not a succubus. This is not a trap. If I wanted to hurt you, Id do it another way."
        "Rowan took another step closer to her, throwing off his shirt and lowering his pants."
        if avatar.corruption < 30:
            "This was all strictly a matter of necessity. This woman was far and away the most informed in all of Rastedel. This was all politics. The strange ephemeral beauty didnt hurt either."
        else:
            "Rowan could have said that he was doing this just for the sake of the mission. He could have said it was to get in close with a valuable contact. But, that was a lie and he knew it."
            "He wanted to fuck this strange shimmering beauty. He wanted his cock inside of her."
        "Rowan sunk down to his knees, now naked and cock erect. The two sat on the ground, mere inches from one another. His breath was heavy. Now he too was illuminated by the moonlight. Though his skin didnt shine in it like her."
        amer "Wonderful. Simply wonderful."

        scene cg295 with fade
        pause 3
        show ameraine naked happy behind cg295
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg295
        "The pale lady lifted herself up and lowered herself on top of him. She wasnt heavy. But all the same, she was easily capable of pressing her pussy down on to him. She rolled her head back and let out a pleased gasp as she was filled."


        "Rowan wrapped his arms around her waist to hold her steady. She seemed to have the same idea, because she dug her long nails into his shoulder. He winced from the pain, but the sensation was lost amidst the pleasure."



        "Rowan rolled his hips upwards into her. She leaned her face down to his ear."
        amer "Were all alone here. Fuck me like Im the only one else in the world."
        show ameraineloop1 with dissolve
        "So he did."
        "The silence of the room was pierced by the slap of body on body and the moans that came with it. Breathless eager noises."
        show ameraineloop2 with dissolve
        "His hands clenched her body, gripping it like a vice. Her nails dug into him. A little bit of blood dripped down his shoulder, but he didnt even notice. There were other sensations overcoming it."
        "The softness of her body, the tightness of her insides, and the friction of it as it moved."
        amer "Yes. Dark one, yes. Fuck yes."
        "Her words were lost on him. She could have said whatever and it wouldnt have elicited more than a gasp. He spoke one language and it was the language of the flesh."
        "The moonlight now sparkled on the sweat that dripped down his back. It was beautiful and ephemeral. Almost like the moonlit motion of their forms against the darkness."
        ro "I cant hold it...I cant"
        show cg300 with flash
        show cg300 with sshake
        show cg300 with sshake
        pause 2
        "Rowan burst. A shot of pleasure went through him like a spike of energy, and he leaned back. Hot cum went inside of her. As his dick plopped out, it was leaking from her pussy."
        scene bg35 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
        show ameraine naked happy at midright with dissolve
        "The woman rolled backwards, giving Rowan some space to recover. For example, now was the first time hed noticed what her severe nails had done to his shoulder."
        ro "That might need bandaging..."
        "She gave a breathless laugh."
        amer "Surely the worst wound youve received in the field."
        "Rowan looked down to the side. As the high faded he was starting to remember why hed come here in the first place."
        "Rowan placed a hand on his forehead."
        ro "Who are you? How do you know what Ive been doing? How do you know about the twins?"
        "She stretched out and twisted her back. It was a strange motion. Almost like a cat uncurling itself after waking from a nap."
        amer "Well, you have fulfilled your end of our little arrangement..."
        jump amerPostSex
    "Refuse, but demand answers.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ amerFirstSex = False
        "Rowan shook his head. There was something mistifying about her form, even in the moonlight. But, he was not here to fuck this woman. He was here to get answers. She was clearly playing a game with him."
        scene black with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show ameraine naked neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "Im not going to fuck you. I dont trust you."
        amer "That would be awfully disappointing."
        "Her face strained underneath the mask. She even parted her legs slightly. It wouldnt matter though. Rowan had already made up his mind."
        amer "Perhaps, I should speak to my friend Marianne about my disappointments. They might fascinate her. One sexually active woman to another."
        "Rowan sat down. He was already tired of this."
        ro "I dont believe you. If you told the High Arbitron everything you knew about the hero of Rosaria, the entire realm would be turned upside down. You might do that. But, I dont believe for a second, that youd base that choice on whether or not I fuck you."

        amer "I suppose I wouldnt do that now, would I?"
        "She turned her back to him. Now all he could see was the outline of her straight jet black hair and the gentle curve of her back. Even that was somewhat...stirring."
        amer "I must admit, I do not know if that answer makes me less interested in you"
        amer "...Or more."
        "Rowan waited. He didnt have much to say in response to that."
        amer "Very well. You followed me for answers. I dont recall telling you that youd need to fuck me for them."

label amerPostSex:

$ amerName = "Ameraine"

amer "My name is Ameraine. It would be Lady Ameraine to a commoner, though."

if society_type == "feudal":
    amer "Though, I suppose youre not truly a commoner anymore."
else:

    pass

"Rowan sighed. It was a name hed never heard of. But, that was too be expected. Rowan didnt know most of the nobility off the top of his head. Especially not those from outside his own home duchy."

ro "It is good to meet you then, Lady Ameraine. "

amer "As for how I know who you are"

"The woman paused to chew over her words."

amer "I suppose you were ordered by Jezera to come and find a potential ally, is that correct?"

"Rowan nodded softly, even if he didnt expect her to see him when he was outside of the small cone of light created by the moon."

ro "She did."

amer "Well, I am the ally. Me and Jezera have had something of a correspondence for some time now. Before you came, I asked to meet you. I also mentioned it was important to me for you to be seen coming into the city. Thus your mission."

"She chuckled. Apparently to her this revelation was great fun."

amer "I asked her not to tell you, of course. If youd known you were coming at my behest, then I wouldnt have got to see your investigation in progress. Besides, you were far more useful to me blundering around blind then had you actually known."

"Rowan chewed over her words. Much of it made sense. Furthermore, if she was lying, hed only have to ask his Mistress. Still, he couldnt say he had a full view of the situation. After all, his arrival had seemingly benefitted Werden most. But, she said she was aligned with the Coppers."

ro "Why though? What did you hope to gain with my arrival?"

amer "Why does anyone on our side of this little conflict do anything? It was for the chaos. Because you came, there is more pressure for everyone to act. I like pressure."

"Rowan nodded. That too made some sense. Though, the danger of such a play was apparent to him. Making the enemy more proactive was rarely sound strategy."

amer "I believe, that should satisfy the terms of our arrangement. And the terms of your mission."
amer "Please give my regards to Jezera. Take that to mean whatever you wish."

"Ameraine rose to her feet. Her hair swayed softly. Rowan rose, attempting to stop her departure. He still had questions. About the capital. About her. About whatever plan the two women were hatching. But, then Ameraine walked out of the area illuminated by the skylight."

hide ameraine with dissolve

"When Rowan went to chase after her, he found it strangely difficult. She didnt make much noise as she walked. He ran to the spot where he thought shed be, and felt nothing."
"Ameraine was gone."
"Outside of the hall, he heard the shuffling of feet and the chatter of a crowd moving. It seemed that the ball had come to an end. There was no point staying in this room. Rowan straightened out his outfit and headed out to join the moving crowd."

$ palaceStage = 2
$ palace2Repeat = False
$ rastLodgeAccess = True

jump rastMenu



label palaceAct4Baron:

$ act4BaronMeet = True

scene bg34 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan walked up the austere marble steps of the palace. It was still early. The sun was starting to peek over the tops of the villas and manses that lined the boulevard leading up to the palace. Still, the palace humbled them in both size and opulence."
"The whole neighborhood was an insecure mimic of its design and scale."
"The purpose of todays visit was practical. While he was searching for allies and practical benefits to his planning down low, a visit up high would not be out of the question either. How useful would contacts in the palace guard be?"
"Still, he hadnt expected the entire process to be so easy. He walked up to the guards at the top of the staircase...and they simply let him in. One of them had recognized him from the parade. The benefits of fame."
"Inside though, he was left largely on his own to explore the marble halls. Oh, there were guards at key points. He couldnt just wander into a sensitive segment of the building. But, now inside, Rowan was left to his own devices."
"He noticed a small painting of one of the Barons predecessors in a gold frame to his side. It simply sat unattended. Any number of nobles with Palace access, even those in debt, could have tried to take it. No one could have stopped it."
"Was this place really so sacrosanct? This was a place made with materials beyond stone and jewels. "

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"As Rowan stared at it, someone put a hand on his shoulder. With military reflexes he turned around at the sudden contact, arms moving to a defensive position. But, he jumped for nothing. It was the hand of someone he knew."

show doran beardless neutral at midright with dissolve

dor "Ah, Rowan, my boy. No need to raise arms."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "My lord. Apologies."

"Rowan lowered his hands. Duke Doran had recovered some of his luster in the intervening months. But, the beard had not come back. Jezera had commanded him not to regrow it, and Doran was an obedient servant."

dor "We neednt speak like that in private anymore, my boy. We both are tools in the same hands."

ro "..."
ro "To what do I owe the surprise?"

dor "Youre the one whose appearance was a surprise. I had scheduled tea with the Baron weeks in advance. Not an easy task, but of course they made time available for a man of my standing."

ro "Yes, of course."

dor "In fact...would you like to join us? The hero of the realm, regardless of how he is dressed, is a fit guest."

"Rowan put a hand to his chin. He hadnt intended to visit the Baron today. But, to do so could serve a purpose. Especially if"

ro "Will the High Arbitron be in attendance?"

dor "Not today, Im afraid. Naturally, I can call on her as well if so desired. But, she is a woman of many important duties. She cannot be with the Baron day and night both. I was content with merely the Baron in this instance."

"A chance to actually speak to the Baron without Marianne whispering in his ear. A chance, perhaps, to ask for some kind of favor that might aid him in setting up a less bloody fall for the city. It was a chance that was not to be missed."

ro "In that case, I accept. Thank you for the invitation, my lord."

"Rowan marveled at the endless maze of rooms and decorations. He hadnt had a chance to slow down and really take in the sheer grandeur of the place. The massive banquet tables, the elaborate chandeliers. Jewels that must have taken lifetimes to extract from the ground."



dor "Since circumstance has brought us together"
dor "Perhaps youd be willing to indulge me in a bit of information? I have been doing my part for Mistress Jezera in Werdens inner circle, of course. I am the ladys eyes and ears."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    dor "And yet, I often find myself not fully kept up to date with what is going on by Lady Ameraine. I was taken by surprise to learn that you had been working with Lord Mineur."
else:

    dor "If not with planning...whatever it is you and that woman in black are planning, then surely in Duke Werdens council chambers. Another trusted voice at his ear would surely be of service."

dor "Naturally I serve in whatever role I see fit."
dor "But, surely someone of my rank could act in service of our masters better if"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan drowned out the rest of it. The topic of Raeve had come up with Ameraine, of course. He had his uses but stripped of money and territory his reach was limited at best. His role as a piece on the game board maxed out when he was returned."
"Perhaps, were he not so stupid, they could still find an important role for him in the plan. Perhaps important enough to involve him in deliberations. But, if he were smarter he wouldnt be so easy to control in the first place."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "When I next return to castle Bloodmeen, I will bring up the matter with Jezera. If she deems it fit, well make extra sure to fill you in on the details of our deliberations."



dor "Excellent excellent. Her wisdom is the best means to decide."

"Rowan looked up. The centerpiece of the room, the massive stained glass window of a rosarian rose, stood tall and proud behind the throne. It bathed the throne and its steps in red and gold light."
"A table had been set up in the middle of the room. The same type as had been there during the banquet back before the battle."
"Sitting at the table, was Baron Casimir IX DeRosa. The ruler of Rosaria. Nominally."

show casimir neutral at edgeright with dissolve

casi "My friend, Doran"



casi "And Rowan Blackwell? My word."

"Rowan bowed low."

ro "Your Highness, it is inspiring to see you in good health. I hope I am not intruding."

"The Baron weakly swatted at the air with a bony hand."

casi "You are always welcome here, Rowan. Always welcome."

"Rowan kept a smile on his face as he waited for a servant to bring a third chair. Yet, he could not stop from stealing glances at the Baron."
"The Baron made for a surprisingly austere sight for a man so covered in gold and finaries. He was skinny and grey skinned. Like there was not enough of him to fill his regal robes."
"Rosaria had been ruled by the DeRosa family for its entire existence. Their true title was that of Kings. But, they still ruled by the style Baron. An honor to their ancestors from the empire of old."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "The Baron had not always been like this. He had not been in active command on the field during the way, but his role in the organization and defense of the region was well known. Never a bright flame, but certainly not this."
    "Where had that man gone?"
else:

    "Even looking at him made Rowan want to clench his fist. The enemy could be at the gates at any moment. This was war. And the ruler of Rastedel was this man?"
    "No wonder Rowans plans kept working so easily. Rosaria was fettered to a corpse."

"Soon the servant returned with the table and tea was served in exquisite porcelain cups. The fragility of it surprised Rowan. He almost broke his teacup the first time he took a sip."

casi "Its good, yes? They tell me the tea comes from the east. The Dragons Tail perhaps?"
casi "Solansia alone remembers."
casi "I can instruct me pageboy to give you some. All you need is warm water. Very easy to prepare."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "That is quite alright, Your Highness."



"Doran, being Doran, took the opportunity to jump in."

dor "Your taste is exquisite, Your Highness. You do me honour."



casi "No need to thank me. Her Beatitudes suggested this flavor to me years ago. Ive drank it ever since."

"Rowan looked down at the brown water in front of him. There was a face in it, obscured by the surface."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "You rely on her, a lot dont you? Since my return, this is my first time even seeing you without her."



casi "High Arbitron Marianne? Of course. Of course. "

"Casimir smiled. It was weak and exposed that some of his teeth had been replaced with gold. But, he smiled with his whole face. Eyes and Cheeks and Lips."

casi "Wonderful woman. Kind and considerate. And really cares about the people. "
casi "We pray in the evening, every day. She pays me a visit in the palace. She can banish the demons in a mans very soul."
casi "Such a thing. Magic."

"Doran made a show of nodding sagely. The Baron looked off towards the throne behind him. "

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "I can see why. Running an entire kingdom must be quite challenging. She must be quite useful to you."

casi "Its not just useful. No. Not use. Shes special. She really is."

"He turned back to Rowan."

casi "But, yes. Also hard working too. Very hard working."



casi "Running a kingdom. Power. Such a thing..."

"What Rowan, really wanted to ask about was those prayer sessions that Casimir had mentioned. Were those the same sessions that were the subject of all of the rumors?"



casi "You have kids, yes?"

dor "A daughter, but shes off doing her duty. "

if helayna_escaped == False:
    "Rowan would argue so, at least."
else:

    "As far as Raeve was aware, she was still in service of Bloodmeen."

casi "And you, Rowan?"

"Rowan coughed."

ro "No children, your highness. Just a wife back home."

casi "Back home. Hmm. Is that where the danger is? Is she safe?"

ro "I try my best to keep her that way."

casi "That is good. That is good. Keep her very safe. Family is important. So important."



"The Barons eyes visibly sank. He leaned back into his chair, a smaller man in a mere moment then he had been when talking about his and Dorans family. The story of Baron Casimirs family was an infamous one."

casi "Thinking of family...hmm."
casi "The High Arbitron told me not to speak of this much. I should listen to her. Still..."
casi "But, once I had thought of abdication. Give power to Cas. Such a bright boy. So bright. During the war, we gave him tests, you see. Govern this. Manage that. Good at it too."

dor "All of the nobility mourns his passing."

"The Baron eyed Doran wearily. The duke was was all stiffness and formality. Perhaps that was the rules of court for something of the sort. Rowan knew it was the wrong response, though."

casi "Yes...yes"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowans heart sank to watch this. A father musing about his lost son. There had to be something Rowan could do to help."
    ro "Your Highness. There is something you should know. Ive heard the rumors about your sons last hours the same as any man in the army. But, I heard other stories too."
    ro "A friend of mine who was at the battle said they saw him and his standard rallying to cover the retreating flank. I know for a fact that he didnt rout."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "You shouldnt listen to anyone who says otherwise. He was a good man. A hero even."
    "In truth, Rowan had never spent time with any veterans of that battle. But, from his mouth it would be believed."

    casi "Covered the retreat?"

    casi "..."
    casi "Ive never heard that before."

    casi "..."

casi "It matters not. My abdication can no longer happen."
casi "Cas children are not of age. Marianne tells, as well, me they spend so much time at the Camelia Lodge. She has such horrible stories. Theyre not ready."

"Doran gave a self important nod."

dor "Indeed, I saw young Matilda just the other day at"

"The conversation followed events in high society for a time. Rowan largely listened but didnt speak. Casimir nodded along and would show interest at times when the subject was an old friend. But, otherwise it was Doran who extended over the conversation."
"Rowan was startled when Baron Casimir turned back to him."

casi "You are still dear Dorans vassal, yes?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "That is correct. My town is...was...in his territory."

casi "Oh."
casi "I cant remember. I cant remember. Did you ever receive that keep?"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Keep, my lord?"

"Rowans jaw loosened. By that, did he mean"

casi "Yes. Keep. I think I suggested it some time back. Right after the war. A promotion to viscount. Or landed knight. I dont recall. But, there was to be a keep along with it."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan fell silent. How could even respond to that? It wasnt that Rowan was unaware of lost promotions and recognitions. But, this? A keep. He couldnt imagine it in his wildest dreams. He could have been a lord."

casi "I suppose that didnt happen, did it? The keep would have been east. Quite Odd."

"Casimir scratched his head and asked off to the side. Rowan wasnt even in the conversation anymore."

casi "Why didnt that happen?"

dor "I recall that plan, your excellency. I believe it was Duke Werden whod objected. "

casi "Ah. Our friend Antoine. I think I can recall that. Damn near twisted my arm off, didnt he? Heh. It was a different time."



casi "A shame. You deserved it, Rowan. Truly."

"The expensive cup slipped from Rowans hand and spilled black tea all over the expensive tablecloth. Rowan blinked. His hand was shaking."

casi "All is well, friend?"

ro "Y...yes. My mind was on the battlefield."

casi "Good good. Much depends on that mind."

"Rowan lowered his head to his hands. He checked the teacup and luckily found it without a crack."
"Such a funny thing. Worrying he might break a teacup."

dor "Rowan is still quite hard working, after all. So perhaps you will have another chance to reward him later, my lord. Especially after his heroics at the abbey and my own keep."

casi "Indeed."
casi "You know...Is there some way I could assist you, Rowan?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan paused. He had to focus on the task. Focus on the task. The Baron wasnt exactly the one making the decisions anymore. But, technically, any letter signed with his name was law."
"The only problem would be convincing him to do it. The absence of many orders signed by his hand, but without Mariannes approval meant he wouldnt just listen to any random nobles idea."


show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
"Rowan laid out a plan to move a portion of the guards from the outer wall to a reserve position in the city itself. He used his finest rhetorical skills to make it seem like a strategic reserve would be a brilliant maneuver."
"In truth, it would mostly be useless for stopping infiltration tactics. But, he had Baron Casimir nodding along in rapt attention. Even Doran scratched his naked chin and huffed in approval."






"When Rowan finished, Baron Casimir took a long sip of tea. Rowan and Doran waited, perfectly still, for him to speak."


if avatar.corruption < 31:
    casi "Perhaps I should bring up the idea to the High Arbitron"
    "His words came out haltingly. Even as he said it, Rowan spotted an opportunity."
    ro "Its a technical military security matter. Shed need to ask her own military aids. Her wisdom is vast, but if theres one thing I know, its how to win a siege."
    casi "I suppose"
    casi "Here."

    "The Baron stood, walked over to a nearby cabinet, and drew a scroll of parchment and quill from it. Rowan and Duke Raeve watched in silence at Casimir chicken scratched orders on it."

    "Rowan couldnt stop himself from smiling. He had come here on a lark, but this had worked out marvelously."
    casi "Will this work, Rowan?"
    "Rowan looked over the parchment. Its writing was in a near illegible hand. But, the signature of the Baron was impossible to miss and easy to verify. If he gave this to a commander, the order would not be questioned."
    ro "Perfectly. Thank you, Your Highness. Youve done much to help defend the city today."
    "The Baron looked pleased with himself as well."
    casi "Its funny. This might be the first thing Ive done in weeks to help the city."
    casi "What a marvelous lord I am. Marvelous. "
    casi "Heh."
    "Baron Casimir looked away from Rowan as he shakily placed the parchment into Rowans hands."
else:

    casi "I see. I see."
    casi "..."

    casi "I shouldnt make any decisions like that without asking the High Arbitron, though. She wouldnt like that."
    "He gave his beard a gangly scratch."
    casi "Yes. That would be best."
    casi "Ill just tell her about it tonight or...actually write it down. Yes. That would be good. Yes. Write it down and I will give it to her."

    "Casimir smiled as though hed done something helpful. Rowan struggled to smile back."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "An excellent idea, Your Highness. She would want a look at the idea as well."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "When the Baron next turned around, Rowan let out a long sigh. It had been a good plan. Perhaps it might have worked. But, he was just too deep in Mariannes pocket."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The conversation continued for another twenty minutes, but it was mostly pleasantries after that. Baron Casimir was kind and gracious, if not entirely present, so it would have been difficult for Rowan to be impolite if he tried."
"But, from the moment the discussion of the order was done, Rowan was acutely aware of the ticking clock. Every minute spent here was another minute spent closer to the coup."
"At the end of the scheduled tea time, Baron Casimir walked them to the doorway of the chamber. Pageboys rushed in to clean off the table...including to deal with Rowans tea spill."



casi "Many people live in this city. Many good people. You must protect them, Rowan. You must."
casi "You have a purpose. Everyone must serve a purpose."

"The Baron smiled sadly to himself. Rowan didnt ask him to elaborate."


scene black with fade
"Rowan practically rushed out of the palace in order to make it the north side of town. Better to get the order in before Marianne learned, after all."
"At the gate, he found some confusion, but soon the commander had selected a portion of his forces to move back in reserve. No one was going to deny an order hand signed by the Baron and delivered by Rowan himself."
$ rastCrime += 1
$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return












label palaceRepeatVisit:

if palace2Repeat == False:
    scene bg34 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan went up to the palace to see what information he could collect about the current political situation. After all, he may have completed his mission, but it wasnt like there wasnt more to discover. Perhaps he might even bump into Lady Ameraine."
    "He ran into someone else instead."
    show werden neutral at midright with dissolve
    werd "Rowan."
    "Rowan went down to one knee at once."
    ro "My lord."
    werd "Hrmm."
    werd "I expected you in the field."
    "He rose back to his feet. The kneel had lasted exactly as long as was polite and not a second longer."
    ro "I returned to speak with some friends of mine. I also wished to see how my liege lord, Duke Raeve, was fairing."
    werd "To be sure."
    "He brushed past Rowan, to continue the way he was going. It was not rude. Merely disinterested."
    hide werden with moveoutleft
    "Rowan continued his exploration of the palace, but otherwise found few familiar faces. The Baron was around, of course, but he was in his private chambers doing...whatever it was that he does. With a sigh, Rowan left the palace. Not much had been gained in the effort."
    $ palace2Repeat = True
    jump rastMenu
else:


    scene bg34 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan spent some time roaming the palace. It seemed there was not much activity going on through. The palace guard didnt even seem particularly out in force. Rowan scratched his head at how easy it was to sneak around the building."
    "However, he found nothing of particular value. It seemed to be a waste of time."
    jump rastMenu



label palaceRepeatVisitAct4:

scene bg34 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan went back to the palace briefly, hoping to get another word in with The Baron. Perhaps, he might have a chance to speak to members of the palace guard. But, he found that the Baron wasnt in."
"In fact, when Rowan went to the base hall of the royal guard, he found the effort pointless. The commander he spoke to gave him winks and nods. They were in the know too."
"If you Rowan wanted good chess pieces for the coming chaos, it would not be here."
"Without results, Rowan left early. There would still be time to do something with the day."

jump rastMenu
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('rastedel_performance_review', triggers='week_end', conditions=('rastAllyChosen == True',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)

label rastedel_performance_review:

$ rastPerformanceReview = True
$ rastActFour = True

scene bg18 with fade

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at midright with dissolve


show tarish neutral at edgeright with dissolve



"Rowan walked into Jezeras room slightly late. The other principles were already there waiting for him around the table. A half eaten roasted pig sat in the center. Andras had been the one doing the majority of the eating."

je "So it seems that our criticism of our mutual friend was a little premature. Shes shown a laudable understanding of the citys political levers and the means of their usage."

"Rowan noted internally that hed only heard criticism of Ameraine from her. He paused in front of his chair, lingering over it with a hand on the back, instead of sitting down."

ro "She has been most useful. With her aid, I have secured a position of importance in the city to leverage against it."

"Andras spat on to the plate in front of him, then reached to the roast for another portion."

an "So much skulking. Waiting on the sidelines bores me."

if raeveKeepCapture == "assault":
    an "At Raeve, we rushed the gates. Took em unawares and made them bleed. Same too with Astarte. "
    show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve
    je "You took them unaware at Astarte because of my hard work."
else:

    an "Sneaking around at Raeve. Sneaking around here. If you could have won at Astarte by sneaking, you would have."
    show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve
    je "You knew their deployment formation at Astarte because of my sneaking. Show some respect."

"Andras rolled his eyes."

an "The point remains. Youre lucky that Rastedel is so well protected. If I had half a mind I could take it with my guts and the cleavers of our forces, Id already be at the palace drinking the barons fucking wine."

"As he spoke, a maid with downcast eyes poured more wine into his empty goblet and pattered back to the side wall. Rowan had seen her carrying out some duties for Jezera before. One of her pets, no doubt."




"Tarish, who sat with a plate only marginally less chaotic then Andras, chimed in next."

tar "But, ya cant do that, can ya? No spendin my tribes fightin best on ya tryin ta show how big ya cock is. "

show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Indeed, thats not why were here today meeting, is it now?"

"Andras huffed, but he understood the cold hard military facts of the upcoming conflict better than anyone. However, the prospect of Andras bloodlust wasnt especially funny. Not after his last display"

ro "You wished to discuss my choice in allies, right?"

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Jezera sighed to herself."
    je "You chose an...interesting...faction to hitch your fate to. Im assuming you have an explanation for your choice."
    "Rowan nodded."
    ro "We need an ally to take power who is both capable but also is not attached to the system as it presently exists. Werden and Marianne could not be persuaded to play ball, Patricia lacks her own constituency, the Baron couldnt lead a dog on a leash."
    ro "Jacques is intelligent, but also pragmatic. I believe that if we set things up with him in a position where you are negotiating with strength that he would come to an arrangement."
    "Rowan was reasonably confident he could convince Jezera to accept his choice. It was not what Ameraine had suggested, but she was no stranger to pragmatic compromise. The real problem would be"
    show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
    an "Arrangement from a position of weakness, huh? Wonder if youre talkin about personal experience there."
    show andras angry at midright with dissolve
    "Andras leaned back and growled."
    an "Dont think Im an idiot, human. Do you really think your true intention eludes me?"
    an "Youre trying to think your way out of a fight, arent you? You dont want your silly human hovels destroyed when I come calling."
    an "You and I both know just as well that I dont need any deal. If theyre still fighting each other when my army shows up, thats just as much a win for me."
    show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Rowan unconsciously put a foot backwards and gripped the chair a little more tightly."
    ro "I genuinely think that Jacques is our natural ally amongst the figures who could reasonably take power. Surely you see the advantage in such a situation as well."
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    if society_type == "might":
        ro "Jacques would the natural leader of the humans if they broke away from Solansias order. Surely, you see how hes a perfect ally?"



    "He turned to Tarish."
    ro "I can only imagine that you understand my wisdom here?"
    if orciad_ally == "tarish":
        "Tarish nodded along eagerly, without missing a step."
        tar "All da spoils and none o da lost soldiers. If ya can win dat way, why do it another? Rowan has a bit o da ol sneak snake in him. Da orcs support him."
        show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Jezera nodded along to Tarishs words. Andras, meanwhile, looked around the room, searching for an ally but not finding any."
    elif orciad_ally == "batri":
        "Tarish considered the idea. The room waited for her input. After all, without Batri, any kind of assault on the city would be a mistake."
        tar " I cannough say true wat Batri gonna say bout it fo sure. If wed catch da humans wit no fight then might make for some bored warriors. But, if ya can win wit out gettin all his orcs dead den you aint gonna hear any yammerin from him"
        "Rowan turned back to Andras. It was not quite as good an answer as he wanted, but it still represented assent from the orcs towards his plan."
    elif orciad_ally == "ulcro":
        "Tarish considered the idea. The room waited for her input. After all, without Ulcro, any kind of assault on the city would be a mistake."
        tar " I cannough say true wat Ulcro gonna say bout it fo sure. If wed catch da humans wit no fight then might make for some bored warriors. But, if ya can win wit out gettin all his orcs dead den you aint gonna hear any yammerin from him"
        "Rowan turned back to Andras. It was not quite as good an answer as he wanted, but it still represented assent from the orcs towards his plan."
    else:
        "Tarish growled."
        tar "Wats all dis den? The humi needs mah help?"
        "She sighed, releasing the scowl. Rowan could always count on her practicality beating out her disdain."
        tar "Truth is truth. Der aint a million orc soldiers. If da humi thinks we can take da city by talkin its worth a try. If he cant we just try da swords n shields way after."
        "Andras scratched his chin."
    show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
    an "This is how all of you lot are really going to with it, is it. Fine. Put your rat in charge. Try and make a deal."
    show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
    "He gave a grim smile, teeth showing."
    an "But, if it doesnt work we do it my way. You hear me, boy?"
    if avatar.corruption < 60:
        "Rowan shifted in place. He was taking a gamble here. The only hope was he was betting on the right champion."
    ro "I understand."
    je "Then it seems we are all in agreement. Rowans choice is acceptable."
    "She clapped her hands together as if to suggest the matter was settled."

elif rastAlly == "werden":
    "Andras took a huge swig from his goblet, draining it in a single go. The silent maid rushed to refill his drink."
    show andras happy at midright with dissolve
    an "If you were me, you woulda killed him by now. But, a lot of things would be different if you were me, huh?"
    show andras angry at midright with dissolve
    an "Just what the fuck do you think youre doing?"
    show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
    "Jezera smiled softly, but it was a spiders smile. Always a bad sign."
    je "For once, siblings are in agreement. Your choice is quite baffling. In the communique from our mutual friend, she seemed quite taken aback."
    "Andras shifted his posture, hanging with one leg over the side."
    an "Well, boy. Go on. Tell us why we shouldnt call it treason right here and now."


    "Tarish sat forward in her chair. She couldnt hide her interest in the proceedings. She showed little hesitation in displaying her enmity for the subject of the cross examination."
    show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
    ro "The same reason I explained to our mutual friend. Werden is a bastard. Pure and simple. Perhaps no truer bastard has ever lived-"
    show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
    "Andras snorted."
    an "Should I take that as a challenge?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    ro "But he is also an incredibly disruptive person. The peasants will never accept him. The Prothean high priests wont accept him. But, he also is a formidable leader of men. No man has more power to rock the city quite as much as he does."
    ro "Im not really siding with him. Im doing my part to set him loose on the city."
    "Jezera giggled softly to herself, drawing attention from the other primaries."
    je "How many times have you practiced that line by now? Disruptive? Sure. But, also zealous. Ive never met the man, but stories have reached my ears over the years. So many little stories."
    je "And now youre walking around him, meeting with him. Perhaps even slipping hints out to him..."
    "Jezera lifted an eyebrow."
    je "One cannot be surprised by my concern. After all, can you truly say youve been the most loyal servant in the past?"
    show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    "A chill went up Rowans spine. Just what did she mean by that?"

    tar "Dat the way of it, hummie? Gonna give us a knife in da back?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    "The din of the table was broken up by Andras waving them off. He straightened up in his chair and wiped some of the red wine from his lips."
    show andras angry at midright with dissolve
    an "You heard what everybody else has had to say. They. Dont. Trust. You. With. Werden."
    an "And, you know me. All this intrigue shit isnt what I do. If my sister doesnt trust you, that means I dont much trust you either."
    an "So, youre going to tell us right now. In this little plan of yours. What happens to Werden?"
    "Rowan closed his eyes. There was only so much he could do to persuade them. He had to say something here and now. Alexia"
    ro "He dies. "
    "He paused, as much to catch his breath as his words. The table looked on with greater fascination."
    ro "When hes served his purpose and everything has happened like it is supposed to, Im going to get him a room alone and then kill him."
    show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
    "Andras smiled the same spider smile as Jezera."
    an "There we go, boy. That wasnt so hard was it? I guess you got a bit more of me in you then I thought."
    if rowanAndrasSex > 0:
        "He gave Rowan an eye that suggested his wording was entirely intentional."
    "It took some more prodding, but with his declaration of intent to kill Werden, the tension at the table simmered. Jezera still shot him the odd remark, but Rowan had never expected to sell her completely on the idea. She was not an especially trusting woman."
else:

    show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
    je "Indeed. I was pleased to hear that you agreed with our mutual friends recommendation. "
    "Jezera held up a golden spoon and spun it around in front of herself."
    je "You believe she can be corrupted to our side point of view?"
    "Rowan nodded along. He hadnt been very worried when he heard that Jezera had wanted this meeting. He had chosen the ally most likely to please her, after all."
    ro "I do. Shes frustrated by her position and eager for more. If we can persuade her that acting alongside us will net her what she wants, then she can be turned."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
        "Rowans hand shook slightly. This was not a pleasant topic of conversation..."
    else:
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        "Rowan gave Jezera a dark smile."
        ro "Youve taught me as much, Mistress. Everyone has a price."
        "Jezera chuckled to herself and took a drink from her goblet large enough to match her brother."
        je "Should I be proud or horrified?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    an "So, boy, how do you plan to do it? Hope youre not just going to walk up to this bitch and blurt out our plans."
    je "Excellent point, dear brother. There are a number of approaches to take. You aim to stoke her ambition, no?"
    if orciad_ally == "batri":
        je "Perhaps employ a spy disguised as you...It did work reasonably well, last time. Though maybe that would be too hard too..."
        "Jezera trailed off, no doubt several competing ideas already forming in her brain."
    ro "In truth, Im not totally sure yet. My current idea is simply to get closer to her and look for an opening. Or moment of weakness."
    "He considered for a moment."
    ro "Though, of course, if you have any advice, I will happily take it. I am a novice when it comes to such efforts."
    "Before Andras could reply, Jezera snapped her fingers and gave an excited giggle."
    je "Why, of course! Wait here one moment, I have just the thing."
    "Jezera rushed off to a cabinet next to her bed. The eyes of everyone at the table followed her. She unlocked it with a strange gesture of her hand and a quick flash of blue light. Then she returned, holding a jewelry box."
    ro "What is this?"
    je "An aid for the operation. When worn, it produces a ritual. A soul binding of sorts. Our mutual friend will, of course, understand all about how it works."
    je "But, if the counselor puts it on, it will bind her to us and ensure her complete loyalty. A very useful tool for the subversion of a city."
    "Rowan held up the box. It rattled with the sound of moving jewelry whenever he moved it."
    ro "You have an enchantment to ensure loyalty?"
    "Jezera chuckled and rolled back in her chair."
    je "Wondering why youre not wearing it, huh?"
    "In truth, Rowan had wondered about the possibility that his own mind was being controlled on several occasions."
    "But, if he was being controlled, it would probably be impossible to find out, and if he wasnt then impossible to disprove. Hed never know one way or the other."
    "All this was a natural consideration when forced to work for demons."
    je "Alas, this sort of trinket, while occasionally quite valuable, is a tool of limited strategic applicability. Its challenging to produce and requires a soul in a state of at least partial willingness. "
    je "The second problem is the effect on the wearer. If your desire is obedience and depravity, wonderful desires as they may be, then its a perfectly fine tool. But, it is less effective for maintaining capable subordinates in the long term. Good for governors, bad for generals."
    je "This is the trade made for magic of the mind, sad to say."
    show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Rowan looked at the box. There was a weight to it that wasnt there before, though the box had gotten no heavier."
    je "Give it to our mutual friend right before it is time to ensure her loyalty. Its use isnt that difficult, but shed understand the enchantments better then you would."
    je "Just, be sure to be in the room when it is used. There will be a time when she must call out the name of the one she will serve. If she says a name besides mine or my brothers I will be quite cross. You must ensure she is true to her word."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "Maintaining capable subordinates. The phrase stuck in Rowans mind. No matter what Jezera meant, it wasnt good. Was he about to do something horrible to this woman?"
        "...Did he have a choice?"
    else:
        "Bringing down the corrupt Rosarian system was one thing. Hurting other people was another. It was far too late to back out now. But, going through with this clearly meant something bad would happen to this woman. But, just what was not clear."
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    ro "I will see it done."
    "Jezera turned to the others."
    je "I trust that this idea is not objectionable to the rest of the table?"
    "Andras took a bite from his ham and answered with food in his mouth."
    an "Nah. Im mostly wondering what she looks like. Is she attractive?"
    ro "It depends what you think of older women, really."
    "Andras swiped at the air."
    an "Bah. Ill see for myself after the deed is done."

    "Tarish yawned to herself."
    tar "Do as ya like. If all yer yammerin means less dead orcs, I aint gonna stop ya."
    "Jezera clapped once in appreciation."
    je "It seems the table is in agreement then, little hero. You have an innocent to corrupt."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

"With the business seemingly done, the others started to rise from their chairs. Rowan wasnt done, however."

ro "There is something else I wanted to talk about while were here."

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    ro "If the plan is successful and the army arrives to find the city no longer able to defend itself, what do you plan to do after you win?"
    je "Strategically? Well, that depends on-"
    ro "No. I mean, to the people of the city. What happens to them?"
    show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
    "Andras laughed to himself."
    an "Wondering if Im going to let my soldiers off the leash?"
    show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Rowan shuffled in place. He hadnt meant to be so direct about it, but the intention of his question must have been hard to miss."
    ro "Something like that, yeah."
    "Andras turned back to his sister."
    an "What do you think? An empty capital would be nice, wouldnt it?"
    show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve
    "Jezera rolled her eyes. She, at the very least, could be counted on when it came to not murdering people in the streets for no reason."
    je "Come now, sweet hero. You cant truly believe that our armies will simply stroll into Rastedel and we will all have a friendly supper together. "
    je "That is not how war works. Im sure you can say firsthand what lovely things were done to captured soldiers and settlements under my fathers banner."
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Rowan held firm. If there was one place he must not back down, it was here."
    ro "Not all victories are born from the same litter. For example, sometimes a defeated force is allowed to go free under the yoke."
    ro "Other times...less so."
    "He couldnt help but look at Andras as he said that. Naturally, Andras did not seem especially troubled."
    an "Aww, still crying about my fun after the last battle?"
    an "I could always give you a little more to cry about."
    "Jezera rose from her seat and threw her hands up before this could progress any further."
    je "Rowan, dont pick a fight with Andras. Youre not that stupid."
    je "This is not your place to decide. You will bring the city into our loving arms. What happens after that is not your place. You understand what you receive for your service."
    show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    "She pointed at the amulet around his neck. Rowan lowered his head. He was risking a great deal here..."
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    ro "I cannot stand down here. I must know what your answer is. "
    ro "This is one battle I cant avoid fighting. I have to know what you plan to do to Rastedel and its people when the battle is over. "
    show andras angry at midright with dissolve
    "Andras tilted to the side in his chair, simply looking at Rowan. The room once more arrived at a place of silent tension."
    an "..."
    ro "..."
    an "Hrmmph."
    show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
    an "Fine."
    an "If you bring the city into my hands without any real resistance, then I will refrain from destroying it. Well, destroying it too badly. Orcs can be quite hard to control when their blood is up."
    "Jezera groaned."
    je "There, you have your boon, Rowan. Do you have anything else to say?"
    "Rowan shook his head. His heart was thundering in his chest, but he had done it. Andras had agreed to limit himself."
    ro "No. That was all I really cared about."
    "He gave a deep bow."
    ro "Master. Mistress."


    ro "Lady Tarish."
    "He turned to leave the room but was stopped by a voice calling out to him. Andras rough tones."
    show andras angry at midright with dissolve
    an "That aint no standard favour, boy. This is an entire city. You get to pull something like this one time, you hear me? One time."
    ro "I understand."
    scene bg14 with fade
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "As he left, the thought of what he did still hammered around his brain. Had Andras not done that, how hard would he have pushed? Would he have died for it? Would he have let Alexia die for it?"
    ro "..."
    ro "The hero of Rosaria."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Heh."
    return
else:

    ro "We should have a plan for how to dispense with the city of Rastedel proper once it is in your hands."
    "Jezera tilted her head slightly."
    je "Explain for me."
    ro "I mean, when the city has fallen. What happens to the people living there? What happens to the buildings?"
    show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
    "Andras gave a belly laugh."
    an "He wants to know if we plan to raze the damn city to the ground and piss on the ashes."
    ro "Something like that."
    "The question had been bothering him. Casualties from war were unavoidable. At the end of the day, what did a few dead peasants matter?"
    "Still, there was something that made him feel uneasy about the complete destruction of the city. A hatred of wasted resources? Perhaps, a bit of heroic taint still lingering on him from years gone?"
    ro "I wanted a plan in place now. We should make sure not to destroy the city or kill too many people."
    an "Why? Whats it matter if I put the entire city to the sword?"
    show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
    ro "Because its the most valuable strongpoint in the region, and has more recruitable men and more productive capacity than anywhere else under your banner by a factor of magnitude."
    ro "There will still be a war to fight, Rastedel or no."
    an "And it will be even more productive with less useless mouths to feed."
    "He swayed slightly, as though they were dueling. To Andras, this was almost a game."
    ro "You think that in the midst of a general sack, that you can keep track of who is being killed? Back in the Rosarian army, we were never able to keep discipline when taking a settlement. I assure you, that was a more orderly army than any we have."
    "Andras leaned back in his chair."
    an "Then, maybe we dont smash the city at all. Wait a few days. Line everyone up and ask them their job. That should solve the problem, shouldnt it?"
    show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve
    je "Andras, are you going to play with him all day?"
    an "Im enjoying myself."
    "She sighed and put her hands on her head."
    je "Weve heard your council, Rowan."
    je "If you truly believe it so tactically inadvisable to burn down the city after we take it, then we will keep your advice in mind."
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Rowan gave a deep bow."
    ro "Thank you for listening to my counsel. Youre very generous."
    "Jezera shooed him away with her hand."
    je "Yes yes. Magnanimous. Incredible. All those things. Meeting adjourned."
    scene bg14 with fade
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "As Rowan returned to his chambers, he laughed softly to himself. It was as though there were a joke in the air, and no one could hear it but himself."
    ro "Heh."
    ro "The hero of Rosaria..."
    return





label twilight_hour:

scene bg33 with fade

"It was a late afternoon. The first few shops were beginning to close up for the night. Activity and commerce had increased with the supplies open from the north once more, but going was still slow with the city so depopulated and so many of the poor crammed into the walls."
"The wealthy brought home what theyd picked up at the tailor. Some of the poor waited to buy whatever bread was going stale from the bakeries."
"Few sensed that something was wrong."
"Perhaps they might have noticed that there were more soldiers on the street. They might have wondered why so many soldiers were positioned near the bridges. Those with good ears might have heard the first arguments from inside some of the city outposts."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "The especially well informed might have gleaned something was different about these men. It was a motley crew. Some wore leather armour and loose fighting gear. Others wore unusual suits of armour. They hardly looked affiliated at all."
else:

    "The especially well informed might have gleaned something was different about these men. Some wore armour of surprising beauty. Others the surcoats of far off houses."

"But, few in the city would know why they were there. The coup was about to begin."

scene bg40 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Im ready."

amer "Bold words."

"Rowan and Ameraine gathered around the map on his table one last time. Rowan was all dressed up to move. Once the meeting broke, hed be on his way to the noble district to begin."
"His finger went to the marking that showed the palace on the map.."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    ro "In a few hours, the Copper troops will be fully in position. A force with myself included will storm the throne room, and take the Baron and Marianne captive. The spies for Jacques have already confirmed Marianne arriving earlier for their nightly sermon."
    ro "But, before that can happen, I will slip into the Camelia Lodge, using Juliets Key, and make sure Duke Werden cannot interfere."
else:

    ro "In a few hours, the Purple troops will be fully in position. A force with myself included will storm the throne room, and take the Baron and Marianne captive. The spies for Werden have already confirmed Marianne arriving earlier for their nightly sermon."
    ro "Only, Duke Werden will not arrive to join the palace force. Hell be dead back in the Camelia Lodge. "

"Ameraine nodded softly. Most of this was review for them. Ensuring there was no single break from the plan."

ro "At the same time that the palace is being taken, all of the guard posts, gates, and bridge crossings on the southern side of the city will be infiltrated by soldiers and captured."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    ro "My mission will be to stay with the coup forces, bring the captives safely back to the heart of the merchant district. I also need to ensure as many forces as possible go south or stay south."
else:

    ro "My mission will be to stay with the coup forces, bring the captives safely back to the heart of the noble district. I also need to ensure as many forces as possible go south or stay south."

if northsideAlly == "alain":
    ro "Meanwhile, the guard is going to be stuck in the southern districts, unable to do anything."
    ro "But knowing Alain, hes going to try and save everyone, and only add to the chaos."
else:

    ro "Meanwhile, I already have Maud on the other side of the bridge, ready to strike at whoever I order. I provided her lieutenants with a list of officers on both sides to be eliminated."
    ro "She prides herself on precision, so I have no doubt shell be able to cripple the leadership early on. Nobody except us knows whose side the Bannerman are, which will only add to the confusion."

"When he was finished, Rowan returned to his chair. Rowan felt pretty good about how his preparations had went."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "As good as he could, considering the circumstances."

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "Wasnt it always wonderful seeing a plan come together?"
else:

    "There was an odd pleasure to seeing an operation come together. He had thought that he might not feel it here, considering the circumstances. But, there was still pride to be had."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "And your preparations?"

show ameraine happy at midright with dissolve

"Ameraine flashed him a dark smile. It had somehow never felt like thered be any doubt if shed be able to achieve her objectives. She had an aura of effectiveness to her."

amer "According to plan, of course."

if northsideAlly == "alain":
    amer "During the height of the chaos, a team under my personal employ will take the lightly defended northern gate. Theyve already ensured that explosive powder is in position. Before anyone realizes what is happening, it will be blown to the sky."
else:

    amer "Once the Bannermen take the northern gate, a team under my personal employ will deliver explosive powder and place it in position. Before anyone realizes what is happening, it will be blown to the sky."

"Rowan nodded."

ro "However, if they start to return too early, they could save the gate. Then the entire plan is dead on the spot."
ro "Who do we have playing the Solansian Guardsmen?"

"The plan called for a provocation along the riverside. Something that would spark unrest and keep away any reinforcements not already being drawn into the coup."

if castle.buildings["brothel"].lvl > 0:
    amer "A cubi actually. A loan from Jezera. She came with a letter wishing us luck. You wouldn't begin to understand the difficulty of bringing in such a creature. The magic in this city is strong."
    amer "Theyll be able to perfectly replicate one of the guards. When they attack a member of the crowd by the bridge, things should spiral out of control immediately."
else:

    amer "Oh, one of mine. I outfit him earlier. The disguise is perfect. When the crowd sees a guard attacking, they wont question who it was under the helmet. There will be a riot in the streets."

"Rowan nodded to himself."

if northsideAlly == "alain":
    ro "And Alain will be nowhere near to contain the damage. The tale will reach far and wide, growing more horrifying by the hour."
else:
    ro "And the Northside Bannermen will make sure news of the incident reaches far and wide."


amer "And in the morning?"

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    ro "I help Jacques retake the north side of the city. Then Andras and Jezera arrive."
    ro "Jacques will be forced to see reason when faced with a battle he cannot win. I will lay out generous terms for him and the city so long as he surrenders clean. Jacques would rather cut a deal then die."

elif rastAlly == "werden":
    ro "I help the Purples retake the north side of the city. Then Andras and Jezera arrive."
    ro "Hopeless and without a leader, their backbone will be severed. Any purple response will be disorganized and easily crushed. Then a simple surrender to follow."
else:

    ro "I help Patricia retake the north side of the city. Then Andras and Jezera arrive."
    ro "Patricia and I will come into command of the city. Ive already spoken with Patricia and made final preparations. When we surrender the city in light of overwhelming odds, it will seem like nothing but prudent tactics."
    if rowanCharm == True:
        ro "I have her eating from the palm of my hand now. Patricia knows her part."
    else:
        ro "She is even more eager to start than we are."

show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve

"She sighed and filed her nail. This was the part of the plan she seemed least enthusiastic about."

amer "All so bloodless. "

"Rowan looked at her firmly."

ro "The only way to save the city. If the twins have to take it by force, theyll destroy it. I cannot let that happen. I cannot."

amer "Mhm."

"Rowan looked outside the window. He was stunned by the clattering of a large number of feet. Of course, there was a city guard outpost nearby. It could easily have been men moving in position so they could take it at the scheduled time."
"Ameraine seemed to have noticed the sound too. She gave Rowan a wink."

amer "It seems our present business is concluded. No more time to chat. You have a date with a certain Duke to attend."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Rowan picked up his sword belt and tied it around his waist."
    amer "Would it be wrong of me to assume that youre less than happy about that assignment?"
    ro "Werden must be dealt with. Its not my choice."

"Rowan made for the door. Ameraine stopped him with one final comment before he slipped into the night."

show ameraine happy at midright with dissolve

amer "Ive waited for this moment for a long time. Its what Ive seen in my dreams. Much rides on the choices we make over the coming hours."

"Her face suddenly darkened."

show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve

amer "So forgive me a little sincerity when I say this. Good luck, Rowan."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan thought about that line as he made his way down the stairs. It may well have been the most true thing she had ever said to him."



scene bg36 with fade
show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan sat on a cushioned chair in a dark corner of Duke Werdens room. The front segment had been converted into a de facto war room with a large table and map of the city. But, in the back was a hearth and Werdens personal desk."
"He wished he had more time to explore, but he was here with a job."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Rowan clutched the small key that Juliet had given him. The tunnels inside had been short. Once inside, hed made sure to incapacitate the guards as quietly as he could."
    if avatar.corruption > 60:
        "Though, incapacitate was not the best word. It implied they might one day wake up."
else:

    "Rowan had arrived earlier and used his authority to order the guards away. Most of the other purple soldiers were out on missions, so they must not have wondered too hard why they were being sent away."

"Rowan heard the door open. He went still in his seat, waiting. The chair was hidden in darkness. He just needed to wait for Werden to get closer."
"The footsteps drew closer. Rowan held steady. They almost reached the partition now. Rowan didnt even breathe."
"A man in armor crossed the partition. That was the cue. Rowan rose and drew his weapon."

show werden shocked at midright with dissolve

werd "Show yourself. Why are you here?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan stepped out of the shadows, sword pointed towards Werden. The general took a step back. As he moved closer, Rowan drew the hood from atop his head."

werd "Rowan."

"Werden looked down at Rowans weapon."

show werden neutral at midright with dissolve

werd "Hrmm."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    werd "That upstart has grit. I give him that."
    werd "But, if he means to remove me, why would he send you?"

elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    werd "I confess. I had not anticipated this."
else:

    werd "Rowan..."

if rastAlly != "werden":
    "Rowan took another step closer. He pointed towards Werdens desk."
    ro "Sit down old man."
    "Rowan prepared for the old general to draw arms. Werden had been a famous fighter back during the war. Would he try to resist? Rowan had the drop on him, but he might try to make a challenge of it."
    werd "I presume my guards are no longer in a position to intervene? I had thought it odd that they were not at the door."
    ro "I took care of them. There is no one to overhear us."
    "Werden grunted. But, almost to Rowans surprise, he didnt so much as raise a hand in defense. He marched right over to his desk and sat as instructed. Rowan moved between him and the exit."
    werd "As she wills it."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "There was a pause. Rowan had not planned his words, and Werden clearly expected Rowan to speak first."
    "Rowan squinted. Why hadnt Werden resisted? Rowan had spent much time considering what to do if he tried to make a mess of things."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "It was a dark enough job without his victim being passive as well."
    werd "You are here to kill me."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan put on a glare."
    ro "I am. Yes. There are things that you must pay for. And people who need you removed from the field of battle."
    if rastAlly == "crevette":
        werd "My own subordinate. Dishonour falls on her."
        "Werden spat."
    else:
        werd "Indeed. Tonight is his operation then? I had not even heard tonight was in contention."
        "Werden looked to his map in the other segment of the room."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I dont think you understand"
    if avatar.corruption > 60:
        "Rowan grinned."
    else:
        "Rowan sighed."
    ro "Youve been played. My employer knew exactly what you planned and how much you knew. Everything has been arranged."
    werd "..."
    werd "I see."
    "Rowan paused. He could simply kill Werden now. No one was stopping him, least of all, the man himself. But, holding the Duke in this position was a unique position. There were questions he had waited a long time to have answered."
    ro "..."
    ro "We met at Karst. Do you remember? You were in the relieving force that forced back Zarias."
    werd "Of course."
    "Werden crossed his arms."
    werd "It had been my brothers keep. From the day you held it, Karst was mine."
    ro "Without me, it would have belonged to demons. I held the keep. My strategies won the war."
    ro "Yet, I was never rewarded. I wasnt made a permanent general. I wasnt made a lord or a knight. I wasnt even given a stipend or a trophy."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        if society_type == "feudalism":
            ro "In truth, I never would have even asked for one. I never fought for personal gain."
        else:
            ro "I cannot say I didnt hope for some kind of reward. But, it was never what drove me."
        "Rowan sighed and looked to the side."
        ro "When I needed it most...years later...I was nothing but a defenseless villager. The demons raised my village and took my wife. I cant help but wonder if it would have happened had I been, at least, a knight."
        ro "So why did you do it? Why did you have me sent away without reward?"
    elif avatar.corruption > 60:

        "Rowan laughed darkly."
        ro "Do you even understand the misery that you caused?"
        ro "I saved your keep. Your people. I saved everyone."
        ro "Had you been able to shut up about nobles and titles for five seconds, I could have got the reward I was deserved. "
        "He could not stop his muscles from tensing as he spoke. These were words hed held in his heart for years now."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "But, you knifed me in the back. So, when demons came calling, what could little peasant me do about it? Everything I have done since is on your head. Your fault."
        "He raised his sword higher and pointed it to Werdens face."
        ro "So, why did you do this to me? Answer me."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    else:
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan laughed to himself."
        ro "I didnt want a lot. I didnt expect a lot. Im a commoner. I understand the rules. But, I got nothing. You had me thrown to the street like I was a rabid dog."
        "Rowans voice cracked slightly."
        ro "You dont understand what has happened to me these past two years. I lost my home. I lost my wife. I lost everything. All because I was vulnerable."
        "He raised his sword up and pointed it straight at Werdens face."
        ro "Why did you do it, Werden? You ruined my life and I want to know why."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Werden did not interrupt Rowan. He didnt get outraged at Rowans accusations. He simply sat and waited for Rowan to finish."
    werd "It was for the good of the six realms."
    werd "There is an order to things. It must be maintained. You are a commoner. Had you gotten power from the war, it would have broken that order. No dirt general has been as successful as you."
    werd "Even had you not intended rebellion, if you holding power would have made others seek to follow in your footsteps. They would have become the tools of demons."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan nearly burst out laughing at that. The tools of demons, huh?"
    ro "Are you saying that showing the people of this order what happens to commoners who go above and beyond doesnt help the demons too?"
    "Werden shook his head softly."
    werd "Your rise was a boon to them. Only bad options remained. This was the best of them."
    if avatar.corruption > 60:
        "Rowan nearly lost his composure then and there. The sanctimonious old fool."
    else:
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan looked down at the ground. The shadows covered his face."
    ro "Tell me the truth. You believe you had a good reason to do it. But, was it personal?"
    "Werden stared squarely at Rowan for a moment. Was he sizing up his captor? Or perhaps reflecting on past deeds?"
    werd "Of course, it was personal as well."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowans jaw nearly dropped."
    werd "Every time I see you, I am reminded you are important because my brother is dead. You are a totem of my failures. It is not the reason for your exile. But, it is the truth of things."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "..."
    "Even as Werden had said it all, his face had not dropped, not frowned, not even twitched. How could a man be so impassive?"
    "Rowan shifted in position. He was growing increasingly aware of the movement of time."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I had not expected you to obey my order to sit. Why didnt you draw arms? Die with a sword in hand?"
    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        ro "Are you really such a coward you cannot do that much?"
    "Werden didnt answer with words. Instead, he raised his right arm and worked at the straps of the gauntlet."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "It fell off to reveal a withered sickly arm beneath. Rowan saw such scars and veins running its length that it was a wonder Werden could move it."
    werd "It barely works. Damage from storming Deadmans Pass. The priests said Id never fight again."
    "Werden picked up the gauntlet and began to work it back into place. That too confused Rowan. Why bother when he was a dead man?"
    ro "How had I not heard of this? And you still run a military order..."
    werd "You hadnt heard it because no one has. Great fighting skills are not expected from an old commander. But, my image must be pure."
    "Werden shrugged back into his chair."
    werd "Still, there is nothing to be done. You are going to kill me. So kill me."
    werd "No more talking."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Not even that moved Werdens expression. How could a man call for his own death so impassively? Rowan had taken all of this in impassively, but now he was straining to keep his feelings in check."
    menu:
        "Get angry.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            if avatar.corruption < 31:
                "Yet, Rowan still found it impossible to truly hate Werden. Even after all this time"
                jump werdComposure
            else:
                label werdAngry:
                show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                "Rowan fumed darkly. He wanted Werden to plead. To apologize. Even a glint of fear would be enough. What would it take to break him?"
                ro "I will stop when I want to."
                ro "..."
                ro "When all of this is done, the city will have fallen to the demons. They captured me. Made me do these things. What could I do? I was a peasant. A fucking peasant."
                "Rowan spat as he spoke."
                ro "I was their advisor at Astarte Plain. In a few hours, I will be orchestrating the surrender of the city to them. I dont have a choice."
                if rastAlly == "crevette":
                    ro "Youve been a great help in that regard. All your plans belong to me now. So really..."
                ro "All of this is because of you. The tragedy, the war, all of it. "
                "Yet, even this was not enough. Werden listened to it all and when it was done he had but one thing to say."
                werd "I didnt have a choice you say."
                werd "Disappointing."
                "Rowan felt every muscle in his body tighten. He almost lost all composure and lunged at the man."
                if julietSex == True:
                    "Rowan closed his eyes. There had to be something, anything, he could say that would make break him."
                    if rastAlly == "crevette":
                        "The answer was obvious."

                        ro "Its a shame what Im going to have to do to this city. Ive had such fond memories here lately. So many lovers."
                        werd "..."
                        "Rowan gave a dark smile."
                        ro "Though, your daughter had to be my favourite"
                        show werden angry at midright with dissolve
                        "Werden narrowed his eyebrows. Finally a reaction from the old bastard."
                        werd "Youre a liar."
                        ro "Youre smarter than that. Youve know how your pretty little bird looks at me."
                        ro "Youve seen through me every time I lie. Youve made every step along the way more difficult."
                        ro "So read my face. Am I lying to you?"

                        show werden neutral at midright with dissolve
                        "Werden leaned forward in his chair. There came a moment when Rowan saw his heart break. His mouth parted softly. Shadows fell over him. To Rowan, it was beautiful."
                    else:
                        "He put a hand into his pocket and found the answer."
                        ro "You didnt ask me how I got in here."
                        werd "..."
                        "He pulled out the small key from his pocket. The one he had used to sneak into the building."

                        ro "You recognize this, dont you?"
                        show werden shocked at midright with dissolve
                        "That did it. Werdens eyes went wide. Rowan basked in the aura he projected. Fear."
                        ro "Oh relax, my friend. Shes in good health. Shell stay that way after the demons take over, too. After all"
                        ro "...I dont want them to mistreat my little love bird."
                        show werden angry at midright with dissolve
                        "Werden looked around frantically, like an animal caught in a trap. It was the first time Rowan had ever seen him out of control."
                        werd "No. You fucking rat. No."
                        "As much as he might try to wriggle, Rowan had him. The key was proof of that. Besides, Werden surely knew of his daughters fascination with him. There could be no denial."

                        show werden neutral at midright with dissolve
                    "Werden lowered his head into his hands. The sight of it was enough to make Rowan laugh and laugh."
                    ro "Whats wrong, my lord? Surely this was all Solansias plan too?"
                    werd "Shes barely more than a child. She deserved more time to grow first."
                    werd "My beautiful doe."
                    ro "Oh, it was just a little bit of the old in n out. No need to get so worked up about it. I didnt kill her."
                    werd "No. Not that."
                    werd "She is so trusting a soul. She loves the world. I never deserved to know of such things."
                    werd "And you betrayed her. You used her. If she learns, it will cost her so much..."
                    "Werden looked up to him with tears streaming from his eyes. Rowan nearly recoiled. He was sobbing like a child."
                    werd "You cannot tell her what you did. Give me that much. Dont hurt her. Dont tell her. Please"
                    "Rowan took in the moment. There was no lower he could take this man. There was no answer he could give that would hurt him more."
                    "So, instead, he stabbed Duke Werden in the neck."
                else:
                    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                    "Was there nothing he could do to break him? Hed done everything to get Werden to this moment, and even now he could not get so much as a frown from him."
                    werd "Do it already, coward. Be done with it."
                    "Rowan lowered his face. The shadows took him. Then he stabbed Duke Werden in the neck."
                show rowan at center with moveinleft
                show bg36 with sshake
                scene black with redflash
                "Rowan stood over him as the life left his body. A trail of red ran down Rowans sword. Werdens corpse was no great thing. It was so small and shriveled with age, it barely filled his armour."
                "Alive, even trapped, he was a giant. Now he was skin loosely hanging from bone."
                scene cg544 with fade
                pause 2
                show cg545 with dissolve
                pause 2
                show cg546 with dissolve
                pause 2
                show cg547 with dissolve
                pause 3
                "It was disgusting. Rowan wanted to stab him again. There had been no pleasure with it. The tension still hung in his shoulders."
                if julietSex == True:
                    "Even the feeling from seeing him cry began to immediately melt. The face began to slip into mere memory."
                "Rowans ruminations came to an end at a sound from outside. The ringing of the sun down bell from the Grand Codifice."
                "There would be time to consider what he had done later. There was a mission to complete."
                scene bg36 with fade
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                "Rowan hastily cleaned off his blade and changed into a fresh outfit. Then, he snuck out from the room. The body would be discovered during the chaos, no doubt. It would be a mystery how he had died."
                "But, by morning the mystery would be pointless."
                $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
                $ avatar.corruption += 5
                jump flawPlan
        "Keep your composure.":


            $ released_fix_rollback()
            if avatar.corruption > 60:
                "Nothing Rowan could hold back his growing rage. Resentments were spilling out of him."
                jump werdAngry
            else:
                label werdComposure:
                "Rowan sighed. Perhaps part of him had hoped to magically get absolution from this conversation. But, that hope was fading fast. Anger wouldnt solve that emptiness. Perhaps nothing would."
                ro "I am sorry about this. Genuinely."
                werd "Never do what you believe requires an apology."
                "Rowan sighed."
                ro "There is something I want you to understand."
                ro "The demons did not kill my wife when they destroyed my village. They took her. Ever since then I have been their agent."
                ro "I must kill you. Here and now. I do not have a choice in the matter. It was the inevitable consequence of what you did to me."
                "Werden huffed. A reaction at least, if not the one Rowan was expecting."
                werd "Serving demons. Hmpph. Of course you are."
                werd "I dont see anything you cannot turn back from. You are the one holding the sword."
                "Rowan looked down at the blade. Sharp enough to stab through light armor. It was heavy in his hands."
                "He looked back at Werden with a cold glare."
                ro "You truly do not understand. Even now. This is a thing I must do. There is no turning back."
                "Werden sighed darkly."
                werd "This too is as she wills it."
                werd "Its time. If you must do it, then do it."
                "There was more Rowan had wanted to say. But, Werden was right. What was the point?"
                if rastAlly == "jacques":
                    "For a moment, Rowan considered telling him how he had broken in. But, to do so would be pointless cruelty. It would be better to let the damn man die without knowing what Rowan had done to his daughter."
                show rowan at center with moveinleft
                show bg36 with sshake
                scene black with redflash
                "Duke Werden offered no resistance. He sat still and said nothing, even as Rowan stabbed him in the neck."
                "The body slipped from the chair and spread out on the floor, face down."
                scene cg544 with fade
                pause 2
                show cg545 with dissolve
                pause 2
                show cg546 with dissolve
                pause 2
                show cg547 with dissolve
                pause 3
                "Rowan let his blade sink to his side. His eyes stared intently on the body. On the pool of blood that now spread at his feet. There was no relief in looking at the body. What Werden had done to him had not been undone."
                "The corpse took on a strange quality. Alive, he had been a giant of a man. Dead, he was old and faded. Loose skin and bone. How had such a man ever been intimidating?"
                "Rowans ruminations came to an end at a sound from outside. The ringing of the sun down bell from the Grand Codifice."
                "There would be time to consider what he had done later. There was a mission to complete."
                scene bg36 with fade
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                "Rowan hastily cleaned off his blade and changed into a fresh outfit. Then, he snuck out from the room. The body would be discovered during the chaos, no doubt. It would be a mystery how he had died."
                "But, by morning the mystery would be pointless."
                jump flawPlan
else:

    ro "Sit down, Mlord."
    "Rowan prepared for the old general to draw arms. Werden had been a famous fighter back during the war. Would he try to resist? Rowan had the drop on him, but he might try to make a challenge of it."
    werd " I presume my guards are no longer in a position to intervene? I had thought it odd that they were not at the door."
    ro "They are unharmed. Simply no longer in a position to overhear us."
    "Werden grunted. But, almost to Rowans surprise, he didnt so much as raise a hand in defense. He marched right over to his desk and sat as instructed. Rowan moved between him and the exit."
    werd "I had banished this possibility from my mind. I had trusted you. Juliet spoke approvingly of my choice."
    "Werdens face swung low. Not a frown, but more of a reaction then Rowan had expected from him."
    werd "I had been right at the start."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "There was a pause. Rowan had not planned his words, and Werden clearly expected Rowan to speak first."
    werd "You are here to kill me."
    "Rowan kept his lips pursed together. His blood was boiling, but not to the point he couldnt keep it under control. At least not yet."
    werd "Why do this?"
    ro "..."
    "There was no holding it back now, was there?"
    ro "We met at Karst. Do you remember? You were in the relieving force that forced back Zarias."
    werd "Of course."
    "Werden crossed his arms."
    werd "It had been my brothers keep. From the day you held it, Karst was mine."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "A vein showed at the top of his head."
    ro "Your brothers keep? Yes. But, I held it for you. I put in an effort far above what was required to hold it. I could have slipped away any hundred times during the siege. Yet, I didnt."
    ro "But, there was never any reward for it. Never a positive consequence. I was sent back home to fend for myself."
    "His hand shook slightly. Even recounting it was enough to make the anger boil up under the surface."
    ro "I was nothing but a peasant. Do you know how much good being the hero of the realm is when demons attack your village and there arent fighting men in sight? It was a slaughter."
    ro "Werden. You threw me to the wolves when I was no longer needed. Everything that has happened to me since happened because I was defenceless. I was alone."
    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        ro "Because of you."
        "His eyebrows narrowed. It hadnt really struck him until now that he truly did have Werden fully in his power. He actually could kill him if he wanted..."
    werd "You know I never could have allowed you to hold power. It's not about who you are and what you'd do with it. It's about what you are."
    ro "A commoner."
    ro "Is keeping us away from power really worth it though? You see the state everything is in now. Is your strategy working?"
    werd "Hm."
    "Werden didnt answer, nor did he even seem much shaken by the question. He was a man of stone."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan sighed. There was another question that bugged Rowan all the more."
    ro "Tell me the truth. You believe you had a good reason to do it. But, was it personal?"
    "Werden stared squarely at Rowan for a moment. Was he sizing up his captor? Or perhaps reflecting on past deeds?"
    werd "Of course, it was personal."
    werd "Every time I see you, I am reminded you are important because my brother is dead. You are a totem of my failures"
    "Werden raised his head to meet Rowans eyes. The intensity of it caught him off guard. "
    werd "...For that, at least, I am sorry."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan opened his mouth, and then closed it again. Werden had apologized to him. The fact seemed incredible. When was the last time Werden had apologized to another human being?"
    werd "And this is why you are here? For the events a decade past?"
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan took a step back and recentered himself. The tip of his sword fell down to his ankles. A less threatening posture."
    ro "I'm here because I don't have a choice. Someone wants you dead...and they have something very important to me."
    werd "Dark circumstances do not rob you of a choice, Rowan. You always have a choice. It is Solansias gift to us."
    werd "I thought you a better man."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "..."
    "That was nonsense. Rowan was stuck in this position. It wasnt like he could just choose for Alexia not to be a captive. To Rowan, he was already doing all that he could in this circumstance."
    "Werden, though, seemed to grow impatient. He crossed his arms hard over his chest."
    werd "Get on with it. To delay now is obscene."
    "Rowan nodded slowly. Time was of the essence. He reached down to his belt and drew a dagger."
    "That drew a raised eyebrow from the duke. Why draw a dagger when Rowan already had his sword out?"
    "Then, Rowan took the dagger and slashed at his own shoulder. He winced. Blood went down the side of his arm."
    "Next, he brought the blade to his cheek. This cut was kept small enough so it would likely not leave a scar. But, here too he drew his own blood."
    "The weapon tumbled from Rowans hand. Werden was leaning forward, curious about what he had just witnessed. If Rowan knew the man as well as he thought he did, he had surely already understood what was happening."
    ro "You must claim that a scuffle broke out and that I made an attempt on your life. Then you must take me into custody."
    ro "It must look like a failed attempt. If there are spies, they must see that I attempted to fulfill my end of the deal."
    werd "..."
    "Werden rose to his feet. Rowan didnt move his blade to challenge him. His intended target walked slowly to the blade and picked it up. His face didnt shift even as he examined Rowans blood on the weapons tip."
    werd "I see."
    "A pause fell on the room. If there were considerations to be made, they were interrupted by the sound of the evening bell from outside. There was no more time."
    werd "Your presence is still required for the coup. Plans are too firm. Afterwards, you will be kept as a prisoner. I expect a full answer as to who wanted me dead."
    werd "Must I ask if you will fulfill the coup plan faithfully? I presume my survival is answer enough."
    "Rowan sheathed his sword."
    ro "I will follow instructions."
    "It would have been cleaner had he gone right into custody. But, this was a reasonable compromise."
    werd "Keep your sword out. We are late already."
    "Werden let the dagger slide from his hand and moved to pass Rowan for the door. There was no new hesitation in his step. Rowan had just held him at sword point, yet he was acting as though it had never happened."
    if avatar.corruption > 59:
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan had not taken him for such a damn fool."
    "Rowan followed along behind him, mind racing. Would this be enough to persuade Ameraine that an attempt was made? Certainly, his imprisonment might help. But, just what would the consequences be for Alexia?"
    jump flawPlan




label flawPlan:

scene bg33 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
if rastAlly == "werden":
    show werden neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan reached the front of the palace right as the sun was fading into the horizon. He knew he arrived right on time by the presence of a platoon of armed men waiting near the steps."

if rastAlly == "werden":
    "Werden led the way. The two had not spoken of Rowans actions since theyd left the safety of Werdens study. But, it was not lost on Rowan that Werden had picked up a pair of guards from the front of the lodge."
    show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve
    show thorn knight neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "Some of the men rushed over at their approach. Among them were Duke Werdens son, Talyn. Lady Crevette muscled her way through the crowd of armored soldiers to speak with them."
    patr "Youre both late."
    werd "By moments. We had matters of great import that require being worked out."
    "She eyed Rowan. His cuts would be impossible to miss."
    patr "Great import indeed if it had to be done here and now. We have a delicate time table to keep up."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan gave her an easy smile."
    ro "Were here now, Mlady. Perhaps the lecture can be saved for after the deed is done."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "The small squad didnt wait for a response. Patricia was left waiting on the steps, further back from any potential violence, while the rest of the force clattered towards the entrance."
    hide patricia with dissolve


if rastAlly != "werden":
    "There was a slight shake to his step. Rowans mind was still back at the lodge. He was still conversing with a dead man."
    "But, even if he wasnt paying attention, the waiting troops were. At the sight of their commander, two of the soldiers rushed over."
    if rastAlly == "crevette":
        show patricia happy at midright with dissolve
        show thorn knight neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        "When he reached the main group, the first to approach him was Patricia. Strands of hair were escaping her messy bun. She had the look of a woman who hadnt slept. Still, when he came into view, she visibly lit up."
        patr "Ah, Rowan. Youre here. Excellent, excellent. We were starting to wonder."
        patr "You havent seen Duke Werden, have you? He hasnt arrived either."
        "Rowan feigned surprise as well as he could. Everyone was so on edge that he just hoped the other soldiers bought it."
        ro "He hasnt?"
        "Patricia nodded darkly."
        patr "We expected him to be the first one here. Always so punctual that damned man."
        "One of the other Thorns of Solansia spoke up."
        tkn "The plan called for the operation to start now. Without the Duke here, what should we do?"
        ro "No Werden"
        "Rowan put a hand to his chin. Of course, he already knew what he was going to say. But, it had to seem like the result of snap judgement. Patricias eyes scanned the surrounding soldiers."
        ro "We need to move out anyway. In all likelihood, the Duke intended to be here already."
        ro "If Marianne slips our grasp, she can raise her forces. The entire plan is in ruins. If Werden were to discover we jeopardized everything by waiting for him, he would have us all flogged."
        "Rowan put a hand on the hilt of his sword. He thought he felt a piece of Werden still on it."
        ro "Move now. Hell probably join us once events progress."
        "There was no argument when he put it that way. Most of the men could likely imagine the austere tongue lashing hed give if he saw them waiting past the operations start time. Rowan and Patricia followed them up the stairs."
        "When there was a little bit of space between Rowan and the others, Patricia ducked in by his side. Her voice turned down to a whisper."
        patr "Is it done?"
        ro "Hes dead. You, My Lady, are now the future ruler of Rastedel."

        "When Rowan looked down, there was a dark grin on Patricias face. It was unsettling. Shed never made a face like that around him before..."
    else:
        show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve
        show rosarian knight neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        "Jacques strode up to him wearing an impatience that clashed with his normal jovial manner. Rowan could see it in the way he carried himself. Jacques was tense."
        jacq "Rowan? Id expected you here earlier. What happened?"
        ro "I got distracted. A confrontation at an inopportune time with an old friend. Things might become hectic over the next few days, so I didnt want to just blow him off. I dont know when Ill get a chance to speak to him again. I arrived as soon as I was able."
        jacq "Of course. Of course."
        "Jacques waved his hand dismissively. Rowan doubted he very much believed it. But, so long as he didnt question it at this moment the matter was settled. Around them, the assembled mercenaries stretched and readied their weapons."
        jacq "What matters is that youre here now. Marianne is waiting for us. Shall we start her surprise party?"
        "Rowan nodded softly and put a hand on the hilt of his sword. Together, they walked up the stairs of the palace."
else:

    pass

scene black with fade

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Along the way, more men joined their entourage. The guard rotation tonight was almost entirely bought men. With each room and hallway, more of the palace guard slipped from their assigned post and joined the small fighting force."
else:

    "Along the way, more men joined their entourage. The guard rotation tonight was almost entirely swayed men. With each room and hallway, more of the palace guard slipped from their assigned post and joined the small fighting force."

"Rowan eyed the man carefully as he slipped into the group. None of them seemed untrustworthy, but Rowan couldnt be sure."

if rastAlly != "werden":
    "Only the rising adrenaline kept him in the moment."
else:

    "Indeed, he too was being watched. The two guardsmen who Werden had picked up at the lodge clearly had their glances trained directly on him."

"The party stopped right outside the large golden door to the throne room. The two royal guards outside the door saluted and moved into formation behind them. Rowan breathed in deeply. Then he opened the door."

scene bg34 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show jacques neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    show patricia neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
else:
    show werden neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

show casimir shocked at edgeright with dissolve
show marianne concerned at midright with dissolve

"The throne room was mostly quiet. The chamber was so large that the few people inside barely filled the space. Three blue cloaked Solansian Guards stood at attention. Protheans in service to Marianne."
"The other two people were the Baron and Marianne. Baron Casimir was half slumped in his throne but jumped up in surprise when the door opened. And Marianne? To Rowans shock, she had been sitting on the arm of the throne before also moving to her feet at the disturbance."

mari "There were no audiences for"

"She grabbed up her skirts and carried herself down the stairs. The Solansian guardsmen rushed to the stairs to place themselves between their High Arbitron and the intruders."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    casi "Rowan...? And Lord Villele"
else:

    casi "Rowan...?"

show marianne angry at midright with dissolve

"The two parties approached one another. Everyone had tense muscles and hands on weapons. Rowan wore his battle face."

hide casimir with dissolve
show solanse knight neutral at edgeright with dissolve

mari "Do you understand the violation of protocol you are engaging in? There had better be a very good reason for-"

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Before she could even get out a response, Jacques was speaking."
    jacq "A good reason? As a matter of fact, I do have a good reason to be here."
    "He gestured to the force of soldiers behind him. With nearly thirty soldiers, they outnumbered Marianne nearly ten to one. But, he didnt have a powerful cleric of Solansia either."
    jacq "Men, please be so good as to take our dear High Arbitron into custody. Gently if you please. This is for her own protection."

elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    "Rowan caught a glance of Patricias new smile once more as she interrupted the speaking High Arbitron."
    patr "This is an order I take pleasure in being the one to issue. Thorns of Solansia. Arrest Marianne."
else:

    werd "Enough."
    werd "You are not blind or stupid."
    "He gestured to the force of soldiers behind him. With nearly thirty soldiers, they outnumbered Mariannes men nearly ten to one. That is, if you didnt count Mariannes own influence on things."
    werd "Thorns of Solansia. Royal Guard of Rosaria. You are to take the High Arbitron and her associates from Prothea into custody."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    hide jacques with dissolve
elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    hide patricia with dissolve
else:
    hide werden with dissolve

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show rosarian knight neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
else:
    show thorn knight neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"The throne room rang out with the unsheathing of steel. The Protheans waved their swords around frantically, slowly back up the stairs. The Baron watched on the edge of his seat."

mari "Do you understand what you are doing? My words are that of the goddess herself. This is not merely treason. It is heresy."

ro "Your Beatitude. It is you who does not understand the situation."

"He stepped between the two sides."

ro "At present, our soldiers are in the process of securing every major military installation and major crossroads in the city. We expect little resistance. "

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    ro "The entire financial power of the merchant district is being levied to this effect. There is wide armed support. Even outside these walls, there is little resistance."
else:

    ro "The entire might of the Thorns and the major bannermen now hold most of the city. Further reinforcements from Werdens own levies will be joining us shortly."

ro "You are no longer in control of the city."

hide solanse knight with dissolve
show casimir shocked at edgeright with dissolve

"The Baron put his head in trembling hands."

casi "Sacrilege...darkness..."

"Even as his gaze focused on Marianne, Rowan couldnt help but notice that. He hadnt expected the Baron to have quite so strong a reaction."

hide casimir with dissolve
show solanse knight neutral at edgeright with dissolve

mari "A coup then...I had not truly thought it possible"
mari "In the middle of a war no less. The Goddess is a being of mercy, for her children never cease to require it."

"She closed her eyes in silent prayer."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    hide rosarian knight with dissolve
    show jacques happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    jacq "Come now, my lady. "
    "Jacques carried no weapon. It was even more of an act of bravery when he stepped in front of his men as well. He spoke in slick, practiced words."
    jacq "This need not be the end. You will be our prisoner, of course, for a time. At least while negotiations with Prothea progress for a new, and perhaps more deferential, High Arbitron."
    jacq "But, I can happily promise the safe return of you, your bodyguards, and your loyalists to Prothea."
    "His eyes turned to the Prothean soldiers. They stood ready but didnt shake or make to retreat. Rowan had to commend their discipline."
    show jacques neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    jacq "Provided you tell your men to stand aside, of course."
    hide jacques with dissolve
    show rosarian knight neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    hide thorn knight with dissolve
    show patricia annoyed at edgeleft with dissolve
    patr "Yes yes. Mercy this. Goddess that."
    "Patricia scoffed. For once, she towered over Marianne."
    patr "Lets be clear about this. I am under strict guidance from Duke Werden to bring you in alive and unharmed. Your men too. No one is getting killed here. Everyone is being sent back to Prothea."
    patr "That is, so long as youre smart and dont try to do anything stupid."
    "Her eyes turned to the Prothean soldiers. They stood ready but didnt shake or make to retreat. Rowan had to commend their discipline."
    patr "So tell your men to stand aside, and come with us. Im sure the Duke is going to have a lot he wants to talk with you about."
    hide patricia with dissolve
    show thorn knight neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
else:

    hide rosarian knight with dissolve
    show werden neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    werd "You are too smart for games, Marianne."
    "Werden stepped to the front of his men, arms folded behind his back. He didnt even go for his sword."
    "Defiance would be futile and result in the death of your men. The realm would bleed to forestall the inevitable."
    werd "Stand down. You will be a bargaining chip until the terms of Rosarias independence from the Holy City are secured. But, you will not die."

"A hush fell on the room. The Protheans stood their ground now, arms raised and ready. Rowan felt energy pump through his veins. Blood would run down these stairs any second."

show bg34 with flash

"Then, the worst happened. Rowan saw light begin to emerge from Mariannes hands and a halo of light formed above her head. Her eyes glowed with an inhuman wonder. The sight of it alone was enough to make his men flinch. "

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Jacques slowly stepped back behind the soldiers. Back to safety."

if rastAlly == "werden":
    "Werden stood his ground, eyes meeting Mariannes. Why didnt he even go for his sword?"

"The power of it gave the room an unearthly bright glow. So much so she was even difficult to look at. A few of Rowans men lost footing or covered their eyes. She radiated power."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "But, Rowan didnt look away. Hed seen Danera fight before. With her blessings, a single man could become a juggernaut. The numbers were in their favor. The Copper forces would probably be able to take them."
else:

    "But, Rowan didnt look away. Hed seen Danera fight before. With her blessings, a single man could become a juggernaut. The numbers were in their favor. The Purple forces would probably be able to take them."

"But, Rowan didnt much like probably. He tried to disarm the situation once more."

ro "Even if you managed to kill us all, the city is lost. Your death would accomplish nothing but putting Solansias order into civil war."
ro "Be smart, Marianne. Every outcome is better if you stand down."

"The standoff held. Marianne didnt reply to Rowan, but she didnt yet empower her soldiers either. "

"All of the tension finally broke when Marianne closed her eyes and exhaled. The light vanished from hands. Yet, the whole room still looked to her in anticipation."

mari "Commander Vernew. Please stand to the side. I will not require your services at this time."

"The Prothean soldier in the most splendid armour looked back and forth between Marianne and Rowan."

skn "Your Beatitude?"

mari "Stand aside. Its the only way."

hide solanse knight with dissolve

"The commander lowered his head and moved to the side. It seemed as though the entire room exhaled at once. The throne room would see no death on this day."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    hide rosarian knight with dissolve
    show jacques happy at edgeleft with dissolve
else:
    hide thorn knight with dissolve

"Rowans men slowly moved forward and began to collect the arms from the Solansian Guardsmen. The armored men reacted little as irons were slapped on their wrists."
"Rowan was the one who approached Marianne. He had a special pair of wrist shackles for her."

ro "Your arms please, Your Beatitude. They are not comfortable, but they shouldnt be tight."

"Mariane wordlessly placed her arms together for him. She didnt say a word as he locked them on tight."

show casimir angry at edgeright with dissolve

casi "...You...you cannot do this"

"At the top of the stairs, the Baron rose slowly to his feet."

scene cg548 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg548
show patricia neutral behind cg548
show jacques neutral behind cg548
show werden neutral behind cg548
pause 3

"Rowan was busy shouting orders to the troops. His ally stood back, surveying the situation."

ro "Keep her secure. Shes still dangerous."
ro "The prisoner transport wagon is still waiting for us out front. We should bring her and the Baron quickly."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Jacques nodded along and added his orders to join Rowans."
    jacq "Were on dangerous ground. Youre right. Lets get started immediately."

elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    "Patricia raised an eyebrow. She was so busy enjoying the moment, she didnt seem to maintain her professional demeanor at all."
    patr "Are we in so great a hurry, Rowan? We control the entire span of territory from here to the lodge, at least."
    "Rowan shook his head firmly."
    ro "Speed is everything. Thousands of commoners work in the noble district. Maids, chefs, and horse grooms."
else:

    "Werden gave a spartan nod and turned to his men."
    werd "Move hard. Move fast. Finish securing the prisoners and make for the fortified wagon."

show bg34 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show jacques neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    show patricia neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
else:
    show werden neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

show casimir angry at midright with dissolve
show marianne neutral at edgeright with dissolve

casi "You must stop at once! This is...this is illegal. Its criminal."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show marianne concerned at edgeright with dissolve

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Jacques turned and look at him. The Baron stood firm, overlooking the entire room."
elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    "Patricia turned and look at him. The Baron stood firm, overlooking the entire room."
else:
    "Werden turned and look at him. The Baron stood firm, overlooking the entire room."

casi "You must stop now. I am your liege lord. Do you understand that? All of this...all of this illegal. It is immoral. I will not stand to it."

"Suddenly he slammed his fist backwards on the throne. The sound was so loud as to make people jump."

casi "I am Baron Casimir IX DeRosa and you will obey my commands. Marianne is someone very important to me and you will release her. Now!"

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show jacques happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Jacques briefly looked confused. No one had expected an outburst from the Baron. But, to the credit of the copper lord, he jumped right back into the mindset, even as Rowan was still paralyzed by confused."
    jacq "Youre Highness. My spirits are raised to see you take an interest in your humble servants affairs of state."
    jacq "Rightfully so. I assure you that all of this is quite necessary. How about you come with us for a talk? I will happily explain everything to you in detail."

elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    "Patricia scratched her head and looked up to him confused. Rowan doubted she ever dealt with an intrusion on business by the Baron in her life?"
    patr "Im sorry, Your Highness. This is a council matter being resolved. As you know, the arrangement concerning the council is that it is to govern yourself. I assure you this is not your-"
    casi "No."
else:

    "Werden stepped forward, unphased by the outburst. No one had expected an outburst from the Baron, but if anyone could talk sense into him, it was his old friend Werden."
    werd "Come now, Casimir. Well sit together in the carriage to the lodge and I will explain everything in-"
    casi "Dont you come now me, Antoine."

"Casimirs hand was shaking, but his glare was like that of another man. A bolder man."

scene cg549 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg549
show patricia neutral behind cg549
show jacques neutral behind cg549
show werden neutral behind cg549
show marianne concerned behind cg549
show casimir neutral behind cg549
show thorn knight neutral behind cg549
pause 3

casi "Silence. Now."
casi "I am your ruler, the ruler of all of Rosaria, and I have given you a direct order. Marianne is mine. You will not take her from me."
casi "Release her now!"

"Tears had started to stream down his face. His hands gripped the magnificent scepter of the Baron as though it were trying to strangle a neck."
"Now everyone was looking around confused. Where had their Baron gone? The sweet and quiet old man who barely seemed to know where he was?"

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Jacquess answer came out slightly hoarse."
    jacq "Your Highness, High Arbitron Marianne is guilty of great crimes against you and your people. She must be returned to Prothea to stand trial. I assure you this is all in accordance with the law."

elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    "Patricia answered with fire."
    patr "Marianne is a criminal. She is responsible for the deaths of thousands of Rosarians. We must arrest her. She has to be sent all the way back to Prothea and never be allowed back in."
    if rowanCharm == True:
        "Yet, even as she spoke her eyes wandered to Rowan. She was pleading with her Master to give her some direction."
else:

    "Werden shook his head and put a foot on the first step of the stairs."
    werd "Thats not going to happen, Casimir. You are behaving like a spoiled child. You understand how affairs of state work. Power rises and falls."
    werd "The Prothean woman will be returned to her homeland. I will explain the necessity of-"
    "The Baron let out an outburst that shocked Rowan. Few men were able to silence Duke Werden."

casi "...Send her back to Prothea?"
casi "No...No! I will not allow it. I will not."
casi "I love her. Marianne is the most important person in the world to me. The most important. You cannot take her from me. You cannot. I will not allow it."

"Everyone, including the Solansian Guardsmen, looked back and forth between Marianne and the Baron. The meaning of his words had only begun to sink in."
"Marianne, still locked in her shackles, wrenched herself from Rowans loosened grip and stepped forward."

mari "Your Highness. Casi. Please. You dont understand what"

"The Baron just shook his head."

casi "I understand very well what I am doing here, Mari. Perfectly well."
casi "Do all of you think me a fool? I am little more than a ghost now. I had sought to give my son the throne when he was ready. While he lived that was possible."
casi "I know what I am. I am no fit ruler anymore. I let you nobles go about your game of knives. Sweet Mari has told me all about it, and I nodded along. It was not my concern."
casi "But this? I have but one happiness left in the world. One. If I am truly the Baron of Rosaria I will not let you take her away from me."
casi "With every breath in my lungs, I will demand her released. With every muscle in my decaying body I will fight you. "
casi "If I cannot stop you, what power have I!? Have I ever been a Baron at all!?"

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "If the entire room had been confused before, now it was silent. No one moved. No one spoke. Marianne was as flabbergasted as anyone else. So too was Jacques."

elif rastAlly == "werden":
    "If the entire room had been confused before, now it was silent. No one moved. No one spoke. Marianne was as flabbergasted as anyone else. So too was Werden."
else:

    "If the entire room had been confused before, now it was silent. No one moved. No one spoke. Marianne was as flabbergasted as anyone else."

casi "My will be obeyed. Guards. You have sworn to obey my orders."
casi "Arrest them. Arrest all of them. All of the traitors."

scene bg34 with fade
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show jacques shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    show patricia shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
else:
    show werden shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

show casimir angry at midright with dissolve
show solanse knight neutral neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"Among the soldiers of the throne room, the Royal Guard was the largest contingent. It was amongst themselves that they searched for answers. Rowan doubted that many of them had ever even received a direct order from the Baron in their lives."
"Technically, his orders were law. But, until now that had hardly been a concern."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show jacques happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Jacques rushed to the head of the men and flashed an unshaken smile."
    jacq "Aha. Gentlemen. Im sorry about all of this. But, with all the excitement the Baron appears unwell. Perhaps we should bring him along. Make sure a doctor sees him."
    "Yet. the Royal Guard did not move. Neither to arrest the Baron...or to arrest Jacques."
    "Rowan decided now was the time to get involved. He rushed forward and joined Jacques side. When he spoke again, it was with the hero of the realm by his side"
    jacq "Im afraid I must insist. The generous gifts that your families received will have to be paid back if the terms of the offer are not met."

elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    show patricia annoyed at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Patricia rushed to the head of them, crossing her arms."
    patr "Gentlemen, you know the plan and you know your roles. I believe it is time to bring the Baron along. The transport is waiting and time is of the essence."
    "Yet. the Royal Guard did not move. Neither to arrest the Baron...or to arrest Patricia."
    "Rowan decided now was the time to get involved. He rushed forward and joined Patricias side. When she spoke again, it was with the hero of the realm by her side."
    patr "...Or must I remind you what Duke Werden will think when he hears about the delays. You have so much to lose by not sticking to schedule."
else:

    show werden angry at edgeleft with dissolve
    werd "It seems Ive made an error of judgement."
    "Werden turned back to his men, pupils bearing down into them. They promised wrath for any with the audacity to defy him."
    werd "The Baron must be escorted to custody as well. Arrest him now."
    "Yet. the Royal Guard did not move. Neither to arrest the Baron...or to arrest Werden. The Thorns looked to their leader, but they were not the majority here."
    tkn "Duke Werden, hes-"
    "Werden walked calmly to the man and laid a gentle hand on his shoulder."
    werd "He is nothing. I pay you. I hold the lives of your families. Obey me or die."


"That settled the matter. The source of power had not truly changed. A group of four Royal Guardsmen ascended the stairs. The Baron looked first at them, then down at his hands. He was dumbstruck."

show casimir sad at midright with dissolve

casi "..."
casi "...My father was Baron of Rosaria. His mother before him. And her mother as well"

"He spoke so quietly that Rowan had to strain to hear it."


scene cg550 with fade
pause 3

"The Baron raised his scepter high into the air, prepared to strike the first man who approached him. The solid gold handle could easily crush an unarmored skull. The guards would need to be careful."

scene cg551 with fade
pause 3

"Every evil in the world took shape on his face. He looked like a mad man. "

scene cg550 with fade
show marianne concerned behind cg550
pause 3

"Rowan was broken from his gawking by the feeling of hands frantically pulling on his shoulder. Marianne was wide-eyed and frantic."

mari "You dont understand what youre doing, you fools! There are things that hes told me..."

"The guardsmen were most of the way up the stairs now. They raised shields in preparation in case he tried to strike them."

scene cg551 with fade
pause 3

"Rowans eyes drifted back to the scepter. Long and golden. He had once heard that the Rosarian royal family had had it for generations. Rowan waited for a sign of movement"
"...then it happened. Only, not like he expected. The Scepter slipped from the Barons hand and went plunging to the floor."
"What happened next was hard to make out. There was a flurry of movement. The Baron had broken into a run. The Guardsmen stopped and raised shields. A dull thud rang out as the cepter it clattered to the ground, with smaller thuds following each bounce."

scene cg552 with fade
pause 3

"...Soon followed by a much louder slam. Rowans eyes shot everywhere. He couldnt tell what was going on."
"The beautiful stained glass window of a Rosarian Rose, the symbol of house DeRosa, had shattered. Rowan raised an arm instinctively. The air was filled with flying glass. The entire window was collapsing."
"Rowan blinked. The guardsmen were ducking to avoid the glass. Others were rushing up the stairs as fast as their legs could carry them. In the chaos, Rowan searched for Baron Caiamir. But, the Baron was gone."
"What had just happened? Had the Baron just..."


scene black with fade

""
""
""


show bg52 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show jacques shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    show patricia shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
else:
    show werden neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

show marianne sad at midright with dissolve
show solanse knight neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"Rowan blinked once more. The room seemed to fade and come back into focus. Someone was crying. Someone else was barking orders loudly."
"That window must have overlooked a height of many stories. The Palace was one of the tallest buildings in the city. No one could remain unharmed after falling that far."
"Rowan blinked again. His mind centered on where he was. He was in the throne room. He was in the throne room."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"When Rowan was back, he took in the new situation. There was glass everywhere. The stained glass window was shattered. Soldiers were running up the staircase. Others looking through the destroyed window."
"He heard screaming from outside. Other sounds filtered to his ears as well. Marianne was on the ground sobbing. Her hands covered her face. Rowans mind rushed. If it wasnt too late, maybe she could heal him?"

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Jacques seemed to stumble as he worked towards the staircase. "
    jacq "I never thought...I just assumed that he wouldnt resist"
    jacq "Ive never seen a man die before"
    "Violent shaking rattled his hand."

elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    "Patricia was just as shocked as anyone. Rowan felt her at his shoulder."
    patr "That...that wasnt in the plan, was it?"
    "Rowan shook his head slowly. Every version was premised on the idea that theyd take the Baron alive."
else:

    werd "..."
    "The Duke crossed his arms behind his back, eyes fixed firmly on the broken window."
    werd "I had not included such a possibility in my plans. I thought that Casimir would simply submit. "

    werd "I have made a grievous error..."

"The shock in the room was broken by sounds from outside. There were people down below and they were shouting in panic."

quest "Was that the Baron!"
quest "Someone get over here. The Baron...hes dead!"

"Rowans face went white."

quest "Solansia no. No."

"More sounds from outside filtered in. People moving. More voices. There must have been a crowd forming."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"That was when Rowans shock gave way to dread. None of the city leaders had ever thought much about the Baron. But, the people loved him. He made a habit of walking among them. And the decisions that harmed them most never came from his decree."
"And if everything was going according to plan, there was probably already a mob on the other side of the bridge"

ro "We need to get out of here. Now."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    jacq "What?"

elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    patr "What?"
else:

    werd "Hrmmm?"


if rastAlly == "jacques":
    ro "There are people on the streets who might have seen what happened. This is the noble district. Enemy territory. We need to leave right now or were going to get trapped."
else:

    ro "There are people on the streets who might have seen what happened. Many common folk are employed on this side of the city. We need to leave right now or were going to get trapped."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Yet, Jacques was still too stunned to move. Rowan tried again, now nearly shouting."

elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    "Yet, Patricia was still too stunned to move. Rowan tried again, now nearly shouting."
else:


    "Werden was not a man who needed to be told twice. The words were scarcely out of Rowans mouth before Werden was marshalling his men."

ro "Did you hear me? We need to leave right now or we are all dead. We will be torn limb from limb."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show jacques neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    show patricia neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Thats what it took to break through. Jacques simply nodded and then rushed up to give the order."

if rastAlly == "crevette":
    "Thats what it took to break through. Patricia simply nodded and then rushed up to give the order."

scene black with fade
show patricia neutral behind black

"The following minutes were filled with men running and shouting. The Solansian Guard needed to be dragged. Marianne easily could have made the process more difficult, but she was more lost than anyone."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Some of the men sprinted out. Others stumbled in a daze. Two were stuck at the broken window, unable to look away. They still were not out when Rowan and Jacques were back in the hallway."

if rastAlly == "crevette":
    "Some of the men sprinted out. Others stumbled in a daze. Two were stuck at the broken window, unable to look away. They still were not out when Rowan and Patricia were back in the hallway."

if rastAlly == "werden":
    "Lady Crevette joined them in the hallway, looking flabbergasted by the sudden rush of activity."
    patr "Goddess fend. What the fuck happened?"


"As Rowan ran, his mind span. There was still a possibility that this might not affect things. But, that seemed slim. His plan had called for controlled chaos. He had to distract the guards long enough to ensure the gate was blown up and then present the surrender of the city to the twins."
"But, Rowan didnt know what was going to happen now."




label rast_revolution:

$ cityTroops = 0

scene bg49 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "There was a clattering of horses hooves and the creaking of an armored wagon. Rowan, Jacques, and the rest of the entourage made the weary trip back on horses that had been prepared for them."
if rastAlly == "crevette":
    "There was a clattering of horses hooves and the creaking of an armored wagon. Rowan, Patricia, and the rest of the entourage made the weary trip back on horses that had been prepared for them."

"Already, the noble district had descended into a dark quiet. There were people rushing to and fro through the streets; word of what happened passing like wildfire from mouth to mouth. The caravan rushed past them."
"The sound of bells ringing in the distance drew Rowans attention. The Grand Codifices bell. Had the news already crossed the bridge? Or perhaps it was ringing for the riot?"
"...The planned riot"
"Rowan drew the reigns of his horse to his chest, drawing the beast to a slow trot."
"The moment the northside heard about what had occurred at the palace, it would explode. The peasants were already mobilized on the street. Reinforcements would need to head north immediately if the riot was to be contained."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "The caravan was rushing back to the Merchant District. There, Rowan would be able to ensure Marianne remained in captivity. Perhaps he could draw men from whatever strategic reserve Jacques had prepared?"
if rastAlly == "crevette":
    "The caravan was rushing back to the The Lodge. There, Rowan would be able to ensure Marianne remained in captivity. Perhaps he could draw men from whatever strategic reserve Werden had prepared?"

"Yet, despite his material worries, Rowans eyes were drawn to the Codifice. It stood stern over the city, clamoring through the din. Its gilded bells chimed out for horror and panic. "
"Any moment, news of the Barons death would reach the crowd. Every minute counted. He was in a race against a rumour."
"Yet, hed be left in a bad position if he tried to cross over with too few soldiers under his command."

menu:
    "Go back and get more men.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "{i}Hyaa!{/i}"
        if rastAlly == "jacques":
            show jacques shocked at midright with dissolve
            "He gave his horse a kick to get it moving. When Rowan finally drew up to the side of Jacques, he gave him a nervous glance."
        elif rastAlly == "crevette":

            show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve
            "He gave his horse a kick to get it moving. When Rowan finally drew up to the side of Patricia, she gave him a nervous glance."
        else:

            show werden neutral at midright with dissolve
            "He gave his horse a kick to get it moving. When Rowan finally drew up to the side of Werden, he gave him a nervous glance."
        "The street had emptied ahead of them. Theyd passed the runners. Now there was only the sound of bells. No one spoke. All words had left them back in the destroyed throne room."
        if rastAlly == "jacques":
            "The trip back to the Merchant district was painfully long. Rowan had a hand on the hilt of his sword the entire time. Any passing shadow could be some angry lordling coming for blood."
            "The tense feeling didnt ease until they crossed the bridges back to the Merchant Quarter. The temporary headquarters, a merchants exchange, was nearby."
            ro "I cannot stay. If I dont rally the men and move out, were all in deep shit. Theres a riot brewing on the northside, and it will only grow larger when news reaches them."
            jacq "A riot? Where did you-"
            show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve
            "Jacques sighed darkly."
            jacq "Go. Do what has to be done. Ill keep our dear High Arbitron somewhere safe."
            jacq "Just be safe. Well meet at the Copper Club in the morning."
            hide jacques with dissolve
        if rastAlly == "crevette" or rastAlly == "werden":
            "The trip back to the Lodge continued in dark silence. They did not need to travel far, nor were they in any particular danger, but the tension in the air was palpable. Some of the soldiers might not survive this night."
            "The Thorns of Solansia, decked out in their gaudy purple, rode hard and fast at the front of the convoy. Even they radiated unease."
            if rastAlly == "crevette":
                "Rowan watched in silence, even as the others dismounted at the front of the lodge."

                patr "Rowan?"
                ro "I cannot stay. Word has likely spread about the Baron. Odds are that the peasants on the north side are not going to be happy."

                patr "You can control them, right?"
                ro "Ill do what I can. Thats all I can promise."
                "He turned his horse around."
                ro "Well meet here in the morning. The plan must go ahead as intended."
                hide patricia with dissolve
            else:
                show werden neutral at midright with dissolve
                werd "Rowan."
                ro "Earlier, you said that youd put me in custody after we capture the Baron-"
                werd "Youre worried about the northside?"
                "Rowan nodded. His intentions were plain, even if his true motives werent."
                ro "Word will travel fast on the northside regarding what happened to the Baron. If I had to guess, the situation up there will grow ugly. Fast. I need to be there."
                werd "Why you?"
                ro "Do you have any other member of your core circle who isnt a noble?"
                werd "You tried to kill me. To let you go could be an excuse to escape"
                werd "...It also might harm you. Your mysterious blackmailers are watching arent they?"
                "Rowan sighed."
                ro "Ill figure that out later. I have to save the city"
                "Werden bowed his head."
                werd "You will return in the morning. Well deal with the rest then."
                "There was no time to mince words. With a mouthed thank you, Rowan was already on the move."
        "Rowan found a contingent of soldiers, just sitting around mostly, nearby. They were armored and on alert, but otherwise inactive. The promised reserves."
        if rastAlly == "jacques":
            show rosarian knight neutral at midright with dissolve
        else:
            show thorn knight neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "What are you doing, men? Form up. We need you moving in formation double time."
        if rastAlly == "jacques":
            rkn "Were supposed to be the reserve."
        else:
            tkn "Were supposed to be the reserve."
        ro "Well, this is what youve been reserved for. I need you moving {i}now{/i}."
        "The men looked at him quizzically. Word of what happened must not have reached them yet. They simply hadnt realized the gravity of the situation."
        ro "Everything is about to spiral out of control. The Baron is dead, and the moment word spreads, were going to have riots. Be ready for a fight."
        if rastAlly == "jacques":
            rkn "D-dead?"
        else:
            tkn "D-dead?"
        ro "You heard me. Dead. And if we dont start north now, a whole lot more are going to be dead too. The peasants are probably already out in force."
        ro "Move it! Double time! Double time!"
        "That did it. The men grabbed their weapons and rushed out after Rowans horse. A few were still slapping the straps of their armour on tight."
        $ cityTroops = 5
    "Cross the river immediately.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowans horse let a cry out into the night as Rowan got her to turn around."
        if rastAlly == "jacques":
            "The sound of it was enough to get Jacques rushing back."
            show jacques shocked at midright with dissolve
            jacq "Is something amiss, friend?"
        elif rastAlly == "crevette":
            "The sound of it was enough to get Patricia rushing back."

            show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve
            patr "Rowan?"
            patr "What is it? An ambush?"
        else:
            show werden neutral at midright with dissolve
            "The sound of it was enough to get Werden rushing back."
            werd "Your horse is facing the wrong way, Soldier."
        "Rowan shook his head."
        ro "I need to rush for the northside. We have one shot to stop things from slipping out of control, but I need to move now. Im going to take control of everyone we have nearby. If you get ahold of more, you need to send them to me."
        if rastAlly == "jacques":
            "Jacques eyes drifted north."
            jacq "We cant just leave it be? Surely any lingering anger will burn out overnight."
            ro "Jacques. Youre smarter than that."
            "Jacques expression twisted uncomfortably. The man was a merchant and influence peddler. A coup was enough outside of his skillset without adding military action to it."
            jacq " What about Marianne? What if were attacked?"
        elif rastAlly == "crevette":
            "Patricia didnt bother looking north."
            patr "Cant we just fortify the bridges? Wait for Werdens reinforcements?"
            "Rowan shook his head."
            ro "I dont know. The people love the Baron and are already plenty riled up. We cant leave them to their own devices."
            patr "And Marianne? It would not do if someone tried to release the harpy while she was still in transit."
        else:
            werd "You are to be arrested too, Rowan. If the problem is so immediate, I can send an officer."
            ro "They see you and your men as monsters up there. Even before what just happened. It has to be me."
            "Duke Werden scratched his beard."
            werd "Youd ruin your cover of being immediately arrested?"
            "Rowan sighed. It would be safer for himself if he went quietly into custody now. But, he wasnt much thinking about that right now."
            if avatar.corruption > 59:
                "Though, inwardly, he swore at the city and all of the dumb swine within for making his life harder."
            ro "Youre going to arrest me once the chaos is done anyway. Well, this isnt done. We just need to push it back a few hours."
            werd "Hrmm."
            "His eyes glanced to the stretch of road in front of the carriage. Rowan could already tell what he was thinking."
        ro "I dont think we have to worry about an ambush."
        ro "Besides, were not going to keep Marianne long if we cant hold the rest of the city. I need to go."
        "There was no more time to argue. While his ally paused to consider his words, Rowan turned his horse around. He needed to start gathering troops. Now."

scene bg50 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show rosarian knight neutral at midright with dissolve
else:
    show thorn knight neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan brought his horse to a halt in front of the bridge. Behind him, aligned in loose ranks, were all of the troops hed been able to bring together. Hardly enough to go into battle, but it was all he had on hand."
"Rowan was already weary. This had not been their first attempt to cross north. Rowan had earlier tried to move north and take the central boulevard, the epicenter of the riot. But what he found there was pure chaos. What few guardsmen present were being pushed back by a massive mob."
"There was no way to safely make the crossing there. Rowan had to pick a nearby bridge and try to cross from there. Sweep around from the side and encircle the rioters."
"The sounds of screaming and shouting filtered across the river. There was no more time to delay. It was no longer a question of whether or not the rioters knew of the Barons death."

ro "Move out!"

"The butts of spears clattered against the ground, mixed with the marching of feet. Rowan was at their head. They simply needed to move through the narrow side streets for a few blocks, then they could turn east to strike at the rioters."
"Only, that proved impossible."
"The small column was stopped in its tracks by an unusual sight. Men and women in common clothes were throwing scraps of wood and stone, even furniture, into a pile in the middle of the road. The street was so narrow that it had already started to form a wall of surprising height."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan blinked. What were they-"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan started to turn his horse around when an arrow flew over the barricade and struck his horse in the head. Rowan was thrown from his horse as she went down."


"Rowan tumbled off with grace, using his body motions to break the momentum of the fall."




ro "Were under fire! Were under fire!"


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black
if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show rosarian knight neutral behind black
else:
    show thorn knight neutral behind black

"Rowan rose slowly, keeping his head low. This was a fortification. A barricade. The citizens piling junk in the street were armed and had death on their faces. But, the truly frightening thing was the speed at which it was growing."


"Even as Rowans men took position facing the makeshift wall, still more chairs and sofas were being thrown into the pile."
"From behind it, a chant came out to meet the armoured men."

cro "Give us Bread! Give us our Baron!"

"Rowans men formed a shield wall. Stones and bricks were lobbed across the distance, mostly bouncing harmlessly off their shields. But, the line archer amidst them was still shooting out the odd deadly arrow."

cro "Give us Bread! Give us our Baron!"

"Rowan was near frozen in place. The full enormity of the catastrophe was striking him. There was not supposed to be an obstruction here. Yet, even this far from the epicenter of the riot there were peasants arming and preparing for combat."
"Amidst the shouting, chanting, and skirmishing, Rowan heard other noises in the distance. This was not a lone barricade. Such makeshift structures must have been going up all over. Most of the north side was up in arms."
"So many narrow streets, all so easy to turn into death traps."
"Rowan wasnt sending these men to stamp out a revolt. He was sending them to face down a revolution."
"That thought broke Rowans passivity. He had to do something and quickly. His men could not just stay here. But, would there be more barricades behind this one?"



menu:
    "Send in troops.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan rushed over to one of the captains, hiding behind the shield wall his men had formed."
        ro "You and your men need take that wall!"
        if rastAlly == "jacques":
            rkn "General! The rabble are well armed and fortified. Is that wise?"
        else:
            tkn "General! The rabble are well armed and fortified. Is that wise?"
        ro "If we cannot take the barricade, we cannot get through. You need to advance."
        "There was no further room for debate. The Captain signaled his men forward, and near half of Rowans formation broke the shield wall to charge at the rebels."
        "Yet, Rowans expression soon shifted from curious observation to horror. His men made it to the barricade, but in the process exposed themselves to more dangerous blows. From the highground, the peasants dropped large stones on the attackers."
        "Some of them had armed themselves with spears and pikes and struck down at the ill-prepared troops. Initial casualties were low, but it made it impossible for any of the soldiers to get close for long enough to pull apart the junk pile."
        "All the while, that damn bastard with the bow was shooting arrows point blank into the near defenseless troops. He was killing more men then the other peasants combined."
        "It only took a minute of this slaughter for Rowan to realize the effort would be a disaster. If this continued much longer, his own soldiers would break and run."
        "As well trained as they were, none of them were properly armed or prepared for assaulting a fortification in the middle of a city street."
        ro "Pull back! Pull back!"
        "Rowan had some of his reserve pull slings, or at least pick up some garbage to throw back, as cover fire. Makeshift projectiles flew back and forth over the line with the battered first wave ducking underneath."
        "When his men had made it back, the shield wall moved backwards. They hid behind crates or even cowered behind the corners of buildings."
        "There was a brief moment where Rowan considered reforming his men so they had shields overhead. An imperial formation. But, the notion fell apart as the reality of the situation dawned."
        "It didnt matter if they soldiered through this barricade. There were likely more in their way. He couldnt afford to expend his troops in a fruitless battle here."
        $ cityTroops -= 1
    "Look for a way around.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass

scene bg50 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show rosarian knight neutral at midright with dissolve
else:
    show thorn knight neutral at midright with dissolve

cro "Give us Bread! Give us our Baron!"

"Rowan made his way carefully to one of his captains. They huddled together behind the cover of a damaged wall."

ro "We won't be able to break this with a frontal assault. Even if we did, it doesnt mean a damn thing if there are eight more behind it."
ro "Im going to try to find another way past."

"The captain just nodded. Rowan cracked his knuckles."
"Nearby, the door to a looted butchers shop was open. The rioters had likely been plundering it for chairs. While everyone was focused on the standoff, Rowan ducked into the building."



hide rowan with dissolve

"The soldiers were left to wait for minutes that stretched on like hours. Where was their general? Would they just have to endure the projectiles of this disorganized mob forever?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Finally, Rowan appeared, clothes covered in soot and with fresh bruises on his face."

ro "I found a path through. Follow me."



"When Rowan and his small troop made it through the twisting maze that was the slums, it was with relieved faces. Out of the claustrophobic side streets, thered be room to maneuver and use their superior equipment and discipline to advantage."
"But, any relief instantly died when they got their first look at the familiar Rastedel skyline. One by one, jaws dropped and eyes widened."


scene bg56 with fade

"Rowan had never seen so much fire in his life, even during the end of the last war. The raging inferno covering the codifices roof sent massive plumes of smoke into the air. Behind the wall of ash, it was impossible to see the moon and stars."
"But, fires had clearly broken out elsewhere as well. Many scattered rooftops, especially in the slums, were alight."
"The man next to him sunk slowly to his knees. Others stared with the dumb expressions of a person faced with the impossble."

scene bg50 with fade
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show rosarian knight neutral at midright with dissolve
else:
    show thorn knight neutral at midright with dissolve

"For his part, Rowan struggled to grasp the magnitude of what was transpiring. Just how long had they been trapped in the side streets? It had been so hard to keep track of time..."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    rkn "That can be put out, right? We have men who can put out fires and-"
else:
    tkn "That can be put out, right? We have men who can put out fires and-"

"Rowan shook his head slowly."

ro "I think-"

show bg50 with sshake

"Rowans answer was cut off by a bang so loud that it shattered a nearby window. The entire troop of soldiers recoiled. The sound that followed was the clattering of rooftops being showered with gravel."
"Rowan looked north. A new cloud of smoke was rising from the city walls. Unlike the black smoke from the fires, this was grey and filled with raining debris."
"Small chunks of stone and metal rained down upon the nearby buildings, even smothering a few of the burning fires."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"When he realized what it was, Rowan let out a relieved sigh. The explosion had come from the North Gate, where the explosives had been planted. At least {i}something{/i} was going right tonight."

ro "Form up! This is a crisis; there's no time for gawking!"

scene bg51 with fade
pause 1
scene black with fade

"Shortly afterwards - Rowan had no idea how long - he found an empty garrison post squatting near the river. Its guardsmen were out on mission, or perhaps just dead."
"Rowan turned it into a center of operations, dispatching soldiers to find reinforcements and gather information on events as they unfolded."
"It didnt take long for Rowans small squad to form into something that could pass for an army."


scene bg51 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show rosarian knight neutral at midright with dissolve
else:
    show thorn knight neutral at midright with dissolve

"It was an hour after the gates had been blown. Rowan and his captains huddled around the main table on the first floor with maps of the city. They tried to mark down where they knew uprisings and fires to be, though they could barely keep up with the sheer enormity of the crisis."

ro "Something is going to have to be done about the fires. If left to burn, we may not have a city by morning."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    rkn "We dont have the manpower for that, General."
    rkn "Even with the stragglers coming in by the hour, we dont have nearly enough to retake the northern districts. If we start reassigning soldiers to fire fighting, then we can kiss control of the city goodbye."
else:

    tkn "We dont have the manpower for that, General."
    tkn "Even with the stragglers coming in by the hour, we dont have nearly enough to retake the northern districts. If we start reassigning soldiers to fire fighting, then we can kiss control of the city goodbye."

"The Captain was right, of course there were a thousand things to do, and not enough hands to do them. Yet, Rowan had to do {i}something{/i}. The fires were spreading everywhere. Certainly, if the wealthy districts of the city went up in flames, the twins would not be pleased (with him)."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "And that didnt even take into account the people. If there was a way to slow down the fires raging in the slums, uncounted lives could be saved."
    "Thousands were suffering at this very moment. Many of them innocents, who'd taken no part in the riots."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

    if promisedMaudBetterWorld == True:
        "He made a promise to Maud. Could he really do this to her?"

menu:
    "Just protect the wealthy areas.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "We need to at least ensure that the most productive areas of the city are protected."
        ro "We cant save everything. We have to prioritize."
        ro "Take a portion of our forces north. Make sure theyre equipped with buckets and pumpsbut also with axes and hooks."
        ro "Many of the fires are in the slums. If they see a burning building near the central districts, have them just bring the building down. The fires cant spread if we knock down the slums in their path."
        ro "That should at least keep the blaze contained."
        "The Captain looked uneasy."
        if rastAlly == "jacques":
            rkn "Thats more conservative, at least, then trying to fight the fire everywhere."
            rkn "But, dont you think the slum dwellers will be angry that were not protecting their homes?"
        else:
            tkn "Thats more conservative, at least, then trying to fight the fire everywhere."
            tkn "But, dont you think the slum dwellers will be angry that were not protecting their homes?"
        if maudAllied == True:
            "Angry? That would be an understatement. Maud will have his head if she ever learns he left her home to burn. But he had to prioritize."
        else:
            "Rowan sighed."
        ro "If they wanted our help, they shouldnt have constructed so many damn barricades in the first place."
    "Fight the fire everywhere.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I am not going to let this city turn to ash. What are we even fighting for if there wont be a city when were done?"
        ro "Order every man who isnt actively involved in pacification efforts out to help control the fires. Make sure theyre equipped with siphons, buckets, pumps, whatever we can get our hands on."
        ro "If there are any non-hostile civilians on the street, recruit them for bucket lines. We need as much water traveling north as possible."
        ro "It will take up more of our manpower, but what other choice do we have?"
        "The Captain nodded."
        if rastAlly == "jacques":
            rkn "Ill get the orders out myself. Hopefully this show of responsibility will get some of the rebels to stop their rampage."
        else:
            tkn "Ill get the orders out myself. Hopefully this show of responsibility will get some of the rebels to stop their rampage."
        ro "I doubt it."
        $ cityTroops -= 1

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Other decisions kept on piling up for Rowan. A large gathering of peasants in revolt had been spotted near the smouldering ruins of the north gate. More Noble rebels were making trouble to the south. "
if rastAlly == "crevette":
    "Other decisions kept on piling up for Rowan. A large gathering of peasants in revolt had been spotted near the smouldering ruins of the north gate. More Merchant rebels were making trouble to the south. "

"As the hours dragged on, the bags under Rowans eyes grew darker. His body cried out for a moments rest, but he had to keep going. He had to keep fighting."

if maudAllied == True:
    quest "Let me go! Im looking for Captain Alarie! Let me go!"
    "A commotion broke out outside, that made him raise his head sharply. A girls voice. Young, clearly distraught. Rubbing his eyes, he burst out of his room."
    ro "Whats going on? Report!"
    "One of his men held a struggling girl in his arms. Her dress was red with blood, as was the dagger in her hand, and the green-dyed hair."
    "There was no mistaking her. It was Lily, Mauds pupil."
    lily "Let go of me!"
    ro "ont you see this girl is hurt! Release her! And find me some bandages, now!"
    "The man hurried out, and Rowan quickly knelt by the young woman. Her bright eyes watched him with barely withheld fear, that vanished the moment she recognized his face."
    lily "Youre-"
    ro "Theres no time. Tell me, what the hell is going on in the Slums? What is Maud doing? The Bannermen?"
    "She sniffed loudly, but somehow managed to keep a straight face, despite the tears welling in her eyes."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan wrapped her in a tight embrace, and held her until she wasnt shaking anymore. He didnt pay attention to the dagger. He knew a soldier when he saw one, and she wasnt like that."
        ro "Its fine. Its fine. Youre safe now."
        "She nodded into his shoulder, and let herself be held for one more moment, before finally pulling away."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    lily "I I dont know!"
    lily "Maud- Maud told us all to hide together. But then news came of the baron dying, and-"
    ro "I know. But tell me - where is she now?"
    lily "I dont know. I - I havent seen her. I was with Calhoun, trying to patch people up in one of the hideouts. We ran out of supplies. And- And-"
    if maudFaith > 2:
        lily "I overheard Calhoun saying they have to regroup and put the slums on lockdown. That things are only going to get worse."
        lily "And that they need either you or Captain Alarie to fix this."
    else:

        lily "I overheard Calhoun saying they need the entire slums on lockdown. That its a shitfest and they need Captain Alarie to save this."
    lily "So I snuck out, and- "
    "His soldiers returned with the bandages he requested. He hushed the girl so they could tend to her wounds, all while his mind raced."
    "Whatever Calhoun ordered had to be sanctioned by Maud. And by now, she had to realize something went wrong, and moved her men to damage control."
    if alainEvent2Seen == True:
        "Why the hell did she want Alains help? The man thought her the root of all evil in the slums. But he had no time to ponder on it."
    "The question was - could she handle things there?"
    ro "You said you snuck out of the slums. You must have some idea what the situation is there."
    if maudFaith > 2:
        "She didnt answer him, and her eyes welled with tears again. That bad, then."
    else:
        lily " Bad. Like, really bad. I dont know. As bad as here."
    ro "Where is it the worst? Is there anything we can do to help?"
    "She hesitated for a moment, looking between him and the soldiers around them."
    lily "... Hazel Street. Near the eastern walls. We put most of the refugees from the outer slums there. Its not a good area, even for the slums, it smells of manure, but-"
    lily "We had no other choice! And now theyre- They things theyve done- Theyre no different from us! Why are they attacking us?!"
    "The girl broke down into tears, and one of his men held her close while she cried. Rowan shared a look with his captain."
    rkn " We should have seen that coming. Cant keep cramming things into a boiling kettle and not expect it to explode at some point."
    "They shouldve seen a lot of things coming, but this was no time to wallow in misery. He had no idea how many men Maud had at her disposal, but there was no way it would be enough to cover the entire north side of the city."
    menu:
        "Send soldiers to pacify the eastern slums.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "How many men would we need to restore order there?"
            rkn "Based on this information? Solansia only knows. Fifty? A hundred?"
            "Rowan clenched his teeth. That would be half of his forces, or more. It was out of question."
            ro "Twenty will have to do. Team up with whoever looks like hes trying to keep order. Captain Alarie if youre lucky, but if things look this bad, even the Bannermen will do."
            ro "Cant imagine them approving of someone else tearing the place to shreds."
            "The captain looked doubtful, but there was no time to question orders. Every minute meant more dead, more suffering, more destruction."
            lily "I know the alleys! I know the people there! Let me guide you!"
            "The girl rushed out before either of them could protest. Left with little choice, Rowan gave the men a short nod, ordering them to follow."
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            "Solansia protect her. Maud will never forgive him if something happens to the girl."

            $ cityTroops -= 1
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Preserve your forces for later.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "How many would we need to restore order there? Fifty? A hundred?"
            rkn "Solansia only knows. Even that many might not be enough."
            "Rowan nodded slowly. They were spread thin as it was. Maud would have to deal with that crisis on her own. She was resourceful. Shell manage."
            "He hoped."
            ro "As soon as the crux of the fighting is over, well take care of the eastern slums as well."
            ro "For now, you should stay here, girl. Its not safe outside."
            lily "No!"
            "The dagger was in her hand in a blink of an eye - as was the armored hand that wrenched it away. Rowan would commend the man later - he did not put his guard down."
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            lily "You dont understand! I- I can help! I know how to treat wounds! And set bones! I was prepared for this!"
            ro "We have wounded here as well. If you can help, do so here."
            ro "Please."
            "That was enough to make the girl hang her head in defeat. She knew she was being foolish. It was easy to be defiant in face of opposition - less so when the other side begged you not throw your life away."
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "The captain led the girl out, and Rowan wiped the sweat off his face. He could only Maud would understand."
    "Before the door could even close, another messenger rushed in."


if northsideAlly == "alain":
    "At one point, a new group of soldiers made their way into the command post."
    "One stood out from the rest. The worn gambeson was a sure sign that he was a member of the city guard. One of Alains men."
    ro "Please tell me you have some good news. Were in rather short supply here."
    if alainHardened > alainInspired:
        guard "Yes and no."
        if guardReady == True:
            guard "We were able to contain the damage. Somewhat, at least. Alain blocked off some of the major city arteries at the start of the riot, and has been been trying to slow the spread of unrest."
            guard "Hes even been evacuating non-combatants."
            guard "But we're stretched thin, and theres no longer any ground to retreat to. Alain swore hed never raise his sword against the people, so were sort of stuck."
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan facepalmed. The one time he needed Alain to show some damned moral flexibility, and he was still out playing the white knight."
        else:
            guard "We were able to contain the damage. At least, somewhat. Alain had us jumping from street to street, blocking the passages as he tried to evacuate non-combatants."
            guard "But the situation quickly spiraled out of control. People started being split up, and I cant even tell you where the captain might be right now."
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            "If Rowan had to guess, Alain was probably still out gallivanting in the thick of it, playing the damn hero. It never stopped with him."
    else:

        guard "Im afraid not."
        if guardReady == True:
            guard "The captain tried to break up individual riots, but all that did was make us a bigger target."
            guard "Alain wouldnt let us raise swords against them, so we ended up constantly on our back foot. "
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan facepalmed. The one time he needed Alain to show some damned moral flexibility, and he was still out playing the white knight. And not very effectively either, from the sound of it."
        else:
            guard "The captain tried to break up individual riots, but"
            guard "It was a slaughter, Rowan."
            guard "The rioters came right at us. Alain forbade us to raise our swords against the people...but not all of us had the discipline to follow through."
            guard "Theres a lot of bodies. Alain looked distraught about it."
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan cursed under his breath. Would it take tragedy to break Alains thrice-damned hero complex? If so, then hed found his tragedy."


    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "You need to go back and find him. Were both working towards the same end: saving this city. I can do more for him if hes working with my men."
    if rastAlly == "jacques":
        rkn "Thats possible, but I fear theres little he can do to break away from his current position at present. Hes trying to pacify too large an area."
        rkn "If we had some help, perhaps we could mark some areas clear and join up with the central operations."
    else:
        tkn "Thats possible, but I fear theres little he can do to break away from his current position at present. Hes trying to pacify too large an area."
        tkn "If we had some help, perhaps we could mark some areas clear and join up with the central operations."
    "Rowan shook his head."
    ro "Everything is going to shit. I dont know if I have enough men to help him."
    "Rowan put a hand to his chin."
    menu:
        "Send help to Alain.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ alainHelped = True
            ro "Still..."
            "Rowan hastily scribbled an order on to a piece of parchment."
            ro "Collect twenty of my best men and women and bring them back with you. Tell Alain to use them as he sees fit. But, remember. If the city is in peril we need to do everything in our power to save it."
            ro "That means, if there was ever a time for him to get off his high horse, its now."
            "The guardsmen gave a short grateful bow and turned to leave."
            guard "I will inform him immediately."
            $ cityTroops -= 1
        "Let Alain fight on his own.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Im sorry. Theres really nothing I can do. Im as starved for manpower as he is."
            ro "Ill tell my men to help out the guard when we encounter them, but otherwise the most we can do is keep open the lines of communication."
            "The guard bowed solemnly and then turned to leave."
            guard "I am sure he will understand."
    "However, the guardsmens departure didnt give Rowan even a moment of rest. Before the door could even close, another messenger rushed in."

mess "General? General Blackwell?"

ro "Speak."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    mess "It is Lord Werden. He and his Thorns have made a move towards the Codifice, along with a number of armed men."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan nearly dropped his quill. How could a dead man be marching? He had to know for sure."
    ro "Did you see this firsthand, soldier?"
    mess "I did."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan glared."
    ro "Did you see Duke Werden with your own eyes? Or was it simply that you saw his Thorns?"
    "The messenger took a step back. Rowans sudden intensity would have been enough to stun most men."
    mess "I-I suppose it was just his men. The Thorns of Solansia are impossible to mistake. I had assumed hed be there with them. He could possibly be elsewhere, though?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan exhaled a sigh of relief. It just meant the thorns were in action. Likely under some lesser commander."
else:

    mess "Its Lord Mineur. Hes moved a large force of men towards the Codifice. They appear to be trying to take the central boulevard."

"Rowan looked to the map. The strategy made enough sense. The Codifice, alight as it presently was, stood at the center of the city. Whats more, it commanded the largest crossings north from both the Merchant District and the Noble Quarter."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    ro "Those troops are likely to be the center of organized resistance. The peasant rabble is disorganized, but if they associate us with the dead Baron, Werden is who theyll flock to."
else:

    ro "Those troops are likely to be the center of organized resistance. The peasant rabble is disorganized, but if they associate us with the dead Baron, Jacques is who theyll flock to."

"Rowan rose abruptly from the table. He stretched out his arms, readying himself for the coming fight."

ro "Everyone up. We need to meet them immediately. Send word to whatever forces we still have on the northside to meet us there."




scene bg56 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show rosarian knight neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
else:
    show thorn knight neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"By the time that Rowan and his rag-tag company had arrived in front of the Codifice, the initial chaos had mostly subsided. A few rioters still held the space, but they fled at the sight of approaching armed factions."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show thorn knight neutral at edgeright with dissolve
else:
    show rosarian knight neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"On the other side of the street, another force of soldiers was assembling. They wore faces and armour just as battered as Rowans."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Any Rosarian would know who they were at a glance. Some wore purple shawls and armour decorated in thorns. Others wore less impressive garbs, usually decorated with a surcoat. They were the young knights of Rosaria. The roses of the realm."
else:

    "It would not be hard even for a layman to tell who they were. The ragtag mix of company colors and different armour specifications marked them as mostly mercenaries and bodyguards. Jacques troops."

"Some had been moving to take up strategic positions, but stopped at the sight of approaching enemies."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Yet, even with the conflict brewing, Rowan looked to the Grand Codifice. Between the dark smoke and night sky, it was the fire that was gutting the building that illuminated the square."
"No doubt every man and woman among them was feeling the heat of the intense fire beneath the heavy layers of metal and leather."
"One of Rowans captains shook his shoulder."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    rkn "General?"
else:
    tkn "General?"


"He rolled his shoulders and stared straight across the divide. Where was their leader? Rowan couldnt see them."

ro "It looks like they want a fight."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    rkn "Indeed. Do you have a plan?"
else:
    tkn "Indeed. Do you have a plan?"

if cityTroops > 3:
    $ troopCount = "high"
else:

    $ troopCount = "low"

if troopCount == "high":
    "They were a disorganized and battered lot, to be sure. The nights action had taken its toll. But, in their eyes he still saw the determination of soldiers ready for a fight."
    "More than that, when Rowan looked to them, he saw an advantage that would surely prove overwhelming. Numbers. From his count of the soldiers on the opposing side, there would be no way they could match Rowans force man for man."
else:

    "The men and women he saw were in a sorry state. Demoralized from hours of hard slogging and even harder fighting. Battered and bruised in every manner. A few were even walking wounded."
    "Rowan tried to count the two armies, but in the dark, the effort was futile. All he knew was that he was almost certainly outnumbered. This was looking bad."

ro "I think we should"

menu:
    "Fight aggressively.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if troopCount == "high":
            ro "..Attack. I was preserving as many men as possible for a situation like this. If we act fast we can decisively take the boulevard and send them reeling. "
            "Rowan drew his sword from its scabbard and held it aloft. "
            ro "Soldiers! March!"
            "Rowans army rushed forward with a furious cry. Rowan ran at their head, a beacon to drive his men forward."
            "He soon came to the conclusion that the enemy commander could not have been a very formidable tactician. Faced with the charge of a larger force, they opted to charge back."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "Dozens upon dozens of armed men crashed into each other in the center of the boulevard. Their battle was put into frame by demonic red firelight."
            "Rowan swung his blade back and forth, keeping careful to stay in formation with his men. The battle swiftly broke into a melee. Individual knights and guardsmen broke off into private duels."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "But this was no honorable affair. In front of Rowans eyes, he saw one man stabbed in the back. On the far side of the line, fighters struck each other with discarded stones or the broken shards of stained glass."
            "In the midst of the chaos, Rowan looked for the enemy commander. Were they not in the front line?"
            if rastAlly == "jacques":
                "His search was broken by a pair of Purple knights charging straight towards him. But, this was a situation Rowan knew well. He ducked low and tripped one of the attackers, sending the top heavy knight tumbling to the stone floor."
            else:
                "His search was broken by a pair of Copper knights charging straight towards him. But, this was a situation Rowan knew well. He ducked low and tripped one of the attackers, sending the top heavy knight tumbling to the stone floor."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "As the other knight lunged at him, blade in hand, Rowan ducked low. But, he was near felled when the knight on the ground reached for his leg and yanked him to the dirty ground."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "One knife through the visor later, the assailant on his back was a dead man. Rowan looked up, preparing to block a blow from his other attacker, only to see that the man had been tackled to the ground by one of Rowans men."
            "Rowan rose to his feet and surveyed the scene. The enemy line was staggering."
            ro "Forward! Forward! Push them back!"
            "Rowan was about to join the forward push when he felt a tap on his shoulder. With his adrenaline up, he nearly killed the man."
            if rastAlly == "jacques":
                rkn "Theres an opening in the enemy lines, General! You must see this."
            else:
                tkn "Theres an opening in the enemy lines, General! You must see this."
            "Rowan let his sword droop."
            ro "An opening?"
            "Rowan fell back with the Captain towards the back of his line. Once he was back in the range of sight, he saw it immediately. A gap had formed in their ranks along the right side."
            "As Rowans men had pushed them backwards, they had not maintained an unbroken line."
            "That meant it was time to end this with overwhelming force."
            ro "Round up whatever reserves we have. Im going to lead a charge."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "Rowan swiftly brought together a small force of men. He waited for the opportune moment and then charged in screaming. The moment his men were through the gap, the battle changed in seconds."
            "Rowan screamed at the top of his lungs and dove right into their flank."
            $ rastBattleVictory = True
        else:
            ro "...Strike now. The numbers arent on our side, but they wont be expecting a shock charge."
            "Rowan drew his sword from its scabbard and held it aloft."
            ro "Soldiers! March!"
            "Rowans army rushed forward with a furious cry. Rowan ran at their head, a beacon to drive his men forward."
            "He soon knew that the enemy commander could not have been a formidable tactician. The smart move would have been to dig in and force Rowans men to approach, but instead they decided to charge back."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "Dozens upon dozens of armed men crashed into each other in the center of the boulevard. Their battle was put into frame by firelight."
            "Rowan swung his blade back and forth, keeping careful to stay in formation with his men. The battle swiftly broke into a melee. Individual knights and guardsmen broke off into private duels."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "It was no honorable affair. In front of Rowans eyes, he saw one man stabbed in the back. On the far side of the line, fighters struck each other with discarded stones or the broken shards of stained glass."
            "In the midst of the chaos, Rowan looked for the enemy commander. Were they not in the front line?"
            if rastAlly == "jacques":
                "His search was broken by a pair of Purple knights charging straight towards him. But, this was a situation Rowan knew well. He ducked low and tripped one of the attackers, sending the top heavy knight tumbling to the stone floor."
            else:
                "His search was broken by a pair of Copper knights charging straight towards him. But, this was a situation Rowan knew well. He ducked low and tripped one of the attackers, sending the top heavy knight tumbling to the stone floor."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "As the other knight lunged at him, blade in hand, Rowan ducked low. But, he was near felled when the knight on the ground reached for his leg and yanked him to the dirty ground."
            "One knife through the visor later, the assailant on his back was a dead man. Rowan looked up, preparing to block a blow from his other attacker, only to see that the man had been tackled to the ground by one of Rowans men."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "Rowan rose to his feet and surveyed the scene. More enemy soldiers were rushing towards him. His men were reeling. They just couldnt take the larger enemy force in a straight fight."
            ro "Fall back! Reform the line! Reform the line!"
            "Rowan rushed backwards, flanked on his sides by his fleeing allies. Shouting ran up and down the line. His entire center was collapsing."
            "His head swam. Was victory even possible?"
            "When his men had reformed a second line near the far end of the boulevard, Rowan felt a tap on his shoulder."
            if rastAlly == "jacques":
                rkn "General. You have to see this."
            else:
                tkn "General. You have to see this."
            ro "I have to see what?"
            if rastAlly == "jacques":
                rkn "An opening."
            else:
                tkn "An opening."
            "Rowan took a step back. It wasnt hard to see what his captain had been pointing out. In the rush to follow Rowans retreating men, they had not charged evenly. There was a gap in their formation."
            "He looked to his men. Battered and exhausted, it seemed like their victory here would be impossible. Now it wasnt."
            ro "Round up whoever is still capable. Im going to lead a charge."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "With a few dozen soldiers, Rowan charged straight for the cap. He closed his eyes, and took in a deep breath. This could well be his death."
            if all_actors["alexia"].relation >= 50:
                ro "Alexia"
            else:
                "Rowan gritted his teeth. He couldnt fall. He had to keep living."
            "Rowan let out a cry as his troops rushed straight into the gap. Soldiers went running in several directions at once."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "It took a minute before the enemy realized what had happened. Rowans men were in their lines, striking them at the flank and keeping them divided. The survivors of Rowans army let out a cheer and flew back into the fight."
            "In a sudden flash, the entire battle had turned around. They were winning."
            $ rastBattleVictory = False
    "Fight defensively.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if troopCount == "high":
            if rastAlly == "jacques":
                ro "...Set up a defensive line. We need to take the boulevard and hold it. We can root out the Nobles once our reinforcements arrive. With our present numbers, there is no way that they can win."
            else:
                ro "...Set up a defensive line. We need to take the boulevard and hold it. We can root out the Coppers once our reinforcements arrive. With our present numbers, there is no way that they can win."
            "Rowan drew his sword from its scabbard and held it aloft."
            ro "Spears out! Set up the line! Set up the line!"
            "Rowan stood in front of the line, eyes trained on the enemy. Theyd see his men setting up into ranks. How would they respond?"
            "He didnt have to wait long for an answer. A chorus of yelling rang out over the boulevard, and a mass of armored soldiers rushed towards him. A charge."
            "The enemy commander must not have been very smart. Rowan sighed and ducked back behind the shields of his men."
            ro "Steady! Steady!"
            show bg56 with sshake
            "The enemy crashed forward at the line, but their arrival didnt even have enough shock to push back the forwardmost line. Rowans fighters held firm, shields and spears up."
            "Screaming and shoving erupted along the line. Rowan stood just one rank behind the fighting, directing where to place reinforcements and shouting inspiration to his shield wall."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "After the initial charge failed, the enemy formed their own shield wall. The sound of wood striking wood could be heard up and down the boulevard. The battle had turned into more a test of endurance than skill. How hard could each side push?"
            "Sure enough, the enemy line began to buckle. Numbers and formation organization just werent on their side. Men in the front ranks died, and where the shield wall broke down, the real violence began."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "All around him, Rowan could see the battle turning to melee. Turning to chaos. He felt a hand on the shoulder and nearly stabbed the man before realizing it was one of his."
            if rastAlly == "jacques":
                rkn "General, there is something you must see."
            else:
                tkn "General, there is something you must see."
            "He pulled Rowan to the back of the line. Once there, Rowan immediately grasped what he meant."
            "In the chaos, a gap had formed in their line between the left and right flanks as theyd been pushed back. The battle had formed a V formation, with the enemys wings split apart."
            "There was room to break them apart."
            ro "Do we have any reserves who we havent put into line yet?"
            if rastAlly == "jacques":
                rkn "A few, yes."
            else:
                tkn "A few, yes."
            ro "Give them to me. Its time to end this."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "Barely a minute later, the other side were surprised to see a squad of men charging out of the darkness, right through the center of their line. At their head stood Rowan, swinging his blade like a hero of old."
            if rastAlly == "jacques":
                ro "The fighting continued everywhere, but from that moment on the battle was over. The Purples were flanked and soon to be encircled."
            else:
                ro "The fighting continued everywhere, but from that moment on the battle was over. The Coppers were flanked and soon to be encircled."
            $ rastBattleVictory = True
        else:
            if rastAlly == "jacques":
                ro "...Set up a defensive line. We need to take the boulevard and hold it. It will be tough with our current numbers, but its safer than committing what we have to a suicide attack. We can root out the Nobles once our reinforcements arrive."
            else:
                ro "...Set up a defensive line. We need to take the boulevard and hold it. It will be tough with our current numbers, but its safer than committing what we have to a suicide attack. We can root out the Coppers once our reinforcements arrive."
            "Rowan drew his sword from its scabbard and held it aloft."
            ro "Draw spears! Set up the line! Set up the line!"
            "Rowan stood in front of the line, eyes trained on the enemy. Theyd see his men setting up into ranks. How would they respond?"
            "He didnt have to wait long for an answer. A chorus of yelling rang out over the boulevard, and a mass of armored soldiers rushed towards him. A charge. Would his force be able to hold? Rowan sighed and ducked back behind the shields of his men."
            ro "Steady! Steady!"
            show bg56 with sshake
            "The enemy crashed forward at the line. The shock of it was enough to send Rowans force on their back heels. Rowan counted it a miracle that the flimsy shield wall held."
            "Screaming and shoving erupted along the line. Rowan stood just one rank behind the fighting, directing where to place reinforcements and shouting inspiration to front line."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "Whens Rowans force didnt break from the first charge, the enemy reformed into their own shield wall. The sound of wood striking wood could be heard up and down the boulevard."
            "The battle had turned into more a test of muscle power than combat skill. How hard could each side push?"
            show bg56 with sshake
            "Inevitably, Rowans side began to inch backwards. Numbers and formation organization just werent on their side. His soldiers were starting to die. Wherever openings in the front line opened up, the shield wall broke down, and bloody hand to hand fighting erupted."
            "This defensive crouch made the most of his weaker troop count, but it still wasnt enough. The battle was turning to melee. To chaos. If something wasnt done soon, all would be lost."
            "He felt a hand on the shoulder and nearly stabbed the man before realizing it was one of his."
            if rastAlly == "jacques":
                rkn "General, you must see this."
            else:
                tkn "General, you must see this."
            "He pulled Rowan to the back of the line. At once, Rowan grasped what the Captain was trying to show him."
            "In the midst of the enemys charge, they had not stayed in perfect formation. A gap had formed between the right wing and the rest of their army. The melee had only widened it to a dangerous chasm."
            "In one fell swoop, Rowan could draw victory from defeat."
            ro "Do we have any reserves who we havent put into line yet?"
            if rastAlly == "jacques":
                rkn "None."
            else:
                tkn "None."
            ro "Tsk. Ill take who can be spared from the line. It will have to do."
            show bg56 with sshake
            "A mere minute later, the battleground rang out with a sudden cry. Rowan charged into the gap followed by a band of his ragged men. Rowan screamed out a desperate warcry and swung his sword into the flank of the enemy formation."
            if rastAlly == "jacques":
                "Just like that, the battle had turned. The Purples were still fighting, but now they were flanked and soon to be encircled. Broken down into small units, theyd be easy to crush."
            else:
                "Just like that, the battle had turned. The Coppers were still fighting, but now they were flanked and soon to be encircled. Broken down into small units, theyd be easy to crush."
            $ rastBattleVictory = True

"Whatever semblance of formation and order was gone now. Trapped enemy forces were crushed one by one. Shields and blades clashed. The entire boulevard was a chaos of such violence that Rowan lost all sense of place."
"He stumbled around trying to get his bearings. With the situation turning so heavily in their favor, he needed to try to reform his men and return to the work of- "

show bg56 with sshake

"A crossbow bolt shot out from the darkness."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "{i}Hurk!{/i}"

"Rowan stumbled backwards, blood was coming from his shoulder."

hide thorn knight with dissolve
hide rosarian knight with dissolve

"His vision faded in and out. If keeping track of the battle before had been difficult, now it was impossible. He swayed, barely able to stay on his feet. All he could think to do was to clutch his shoulder."
"Yet, no matter how hard he pressed, there was still blood coming out. His swimming head made it impossible for Rowan to keep his footing."
"He crawled forward on the ground, searching for anything that could staunch the bleeding until he found a torn shirt. That would work. Without thinking, he wrapped it around his shoulder and kept stumbling forward."
"He was running entirely on a soldiers potent cocktail of adrenaline and muscle memory."
"His vision faded in and out. He was still near the battle, but now he was near a wall. A wall was good. He used it to prop himself up. The sound of fighting grew dimmer. He was moving away from the battle."

scene bg50 with dissolve
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"His vision kept on fading in and out. When next he grasped his bearings, he was in an alleyway. It was obviously close to the boulevard, as the ringing of fighting was still loud in the background."
"His vision was getting clearer, and his ability to process his desperate situation slowly returned as well. How had he gotten here?"
"But, with it came a realization. He was not alone. Several voices argued amongst each other and were heading his way from the battleground. "
"With whatever strength he still had, he threw himself behind a crate."

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if rastAlly == "jacques":
    quest "Sir, I just received another report from behind us. The rebels are attempting to take the bridges back to the noble district."
    quest "If we need to, well just retake the bridges as well. We cannot cede this ground to them."
    show patricia annoyed at midright with dissolve
    show thorn knight neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "Rowan recognized the first voice immediately, but less so the second. He peeked over the top of the crate."
    "It was High Chancellor Crevette and two Thorns of Solansia. The tall thin Thorn next to Rowan was also a man he recognized, though it took a second for his addled brain to put the pieces together."
    "It was Sir Talyn Villele, Duke Werdens second son. Rowan almost laughed. What a world it would be if that was the man who finally finished him."
    patr "Dont shoot the messenger. I may not be a military woman, but even I understand our supply of soldiers is not unlimited."
    "Rowan started to crawl further into the alley. Theyd pass the crate soon. If they spotted him, he was as good as dead."
    talyn "There is some truth in that. But, we have to stand firm. If Father were to be found, what would he say if he learned that they were in control of the main-"
    "Rowan froze in place. Sir Talyn was looking straight at him."
    talyn "Is that the venerable Rowan Blackwell? Not surrounded by his men?"
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "With a sigh, Rowan slowly brought himself up to his feet. One hand went to his shoulder to press the cloth against his wound."
    if lodgeFirstMeetings == True:
        "Lady Patricia lifted an eyebrow at the sight of Rowan in such a pitiful state."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Im afraid so. As you may have noticed, tonight hasnt been an especially organized affair."
    talyn "Youre damn right it wasnt. You and and your conniving low-born cronies did this. All of this chaos. All of this-"
    "Sir Talyn drew his sword and pointed it into the sky, straight at the raging inferno that was the Grand Codifice of Rastedel."
    talyn "Do you see what you have done? And for what gain? If Father was here he would-"
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan gritted his teeth."
    ro "Your father isnt here though, is he?"
    ro "I must admit, Im surprised by that. I had expected him to be the one in command. Does he really leave his campaigns to little boys?"
    "Sir Talyn visibly grew tenser at Rowans taunt. He stepped forward, weapon now pointed straight towards Rowan. The other Thorn flanked him to the side."
    "Rowan gripped the pommel of his sword as hard as he could. Weakened though he was, at least his hand moved right. The bolt must not have struck a nerve."
    show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve
    patr "Perhaps we should simply take him prisoner. I have heard they have Marianne. Rowan is valuable. Hed make for a valuable bargaining chip."
    "Sir Talyn just spat to the side."
    talyn "Fuck that. Hes one of the ringleaders. I don't care if he's a hero, his head belongs on a pike."
else:

    quest "I just dont think were going to be able to hold our lines, Jacques. Not against knights and regulars."
    show jacques neutral behind bg50
    jacq "Dammit, I hired you for a reason."
    "Rowan knew that voice."
    hide jacques
    show jacques angry at midright with dissolve
    show rosarian knight neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "Lord Jacques Mineur was striding down the alley with his fists balled up in rage. Three armored mercenaries accompanied. One of whom was clearly the commander, since he was walking at Jacques side."
    command "We still hold the crossing back to the Merchants Quarter. Their efforts to take it stalled out after their fuck-up at the palace. We should draw back and let them expend troops in the north."
    "Rowan attempted to crawl further into the alley. Theyd pass the crate soon. If they found him, he was as good as dead."
    jacq "That would be wise. When more people realize what happened, their hold on the guard should slip. If worst comes to worst we can barricade our territory and hope the Protheans arrive to-"
    show jacques shocked at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan froze in place. Jacques eyes were trained right on him."
    jacq "Rowan? Its a surprise to see you so far from your men."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "With a sigh, Rowan slowly brought himself up to his feet. One hand went to his shoulder to press the cloth against his wound."
    ro "Im afraid so. As you may have noticed, tonight hasnt been an especially organized affair."
    "The frown instantly left Jacques face."
    show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve
    jacq "Indeed."
    jacq "The Baron? You were there when he died, right?"
    ro "I was."
    "The three mercenaries stepped forward, weapons drawn and pointed towards Rowan. He gripped the pommel of his sword as hard as he could. Weakened though he was, at least his hand moved right. The bolt must not have struck a nerve."
    ro "No one meant for it to happen. He jumped before we even realized it. Wed meant to haul him back to the lodge."
    jacq "I see. Fascinating."
    "Somehow, the merchant lords tone didnt seem to express much sadness. He turned to the mercenary next to him."
    jacq "Hes of more use dead. Kill him."

"Rowan held up his weapon with a determined expression. He couldnt let it end here. He had to think of a way out. He had to-"

quest "Really now, Rowan? Making {i}me{/i} of all people have to clean your messes. And I thought you were supposed to be renowned for your combat skills. Disappointing."

"A dark masculine voice called down the alleyway. Rowans assailants looked for the source of it."

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"Behind them, a man merged. Pale and short with an outfit made of fine silk. The shadowy figure carried with him a sack slung over his back."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft
    show patricia shocked at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan raised an eyebrow."
    ro "...Weve met?"
    "Whoever he was, he certainly didnt seem like much of a fighter. Still, the momentary distraction was welcome. Rowans eyes searched for some means of turning the mans unexpected appearance to his benefit."
    "Patricia and Sir Talyn looked to the unarmed newcomer. Based on his look, he was clearly recognizable as a lord. A natural ally to the Purples."
    talyn "Stand aside, mlord. This man is a criminal and a-"
    "Without warning, the newcomer dropped his sack to the ground and sped down the alley to Sir Talyn. Rowan blinked. As the pale man moved, he became a speeding blur. Hed never seen anyone move so fast."
    "The knight barely had time to raise his sword before the newcomer brought his hand to the opening in his visor. It was only now that Rowan realized that sharp claws, like the talons of a hawk but made from bone, had sprouted from his fingers."
    show bg50 with redflash
    "The alley rang with a crunching sound. Sir Talyns eyeballs were gauged from his face, before the talons slammed back in."
    "Lady Crevette put her hand to her mouth. The attacker drew his hand out from Sir Talyns skull cavity. In his claws were bits of brain and bone. More spilled out at the newcomers feet. Werdens son fell over dead on the spot."
    "The other Thorn rushed over, swinging his blade at the new attacker. The pale youth flew backwards with a vacant, even bored expression on his face. He dodged strikes with the grace of a dancer."
    "Rowan and Patricia both watched, too stunned to move."
    "Then came a flash of movement, as the two clashed again. But, mere seconds after, the other Thorn stumbled to his knees."
    "A giant bloody gash had been cut into his neck. Blood drizzled down the front of his armour. When he clattered to the ground, more pooled beneath his corpse."
    hide thorn knight with dissolve
    hide rosarian knight with dissolve

    "Too late, Lady Crevette tried to flee. But, her attacker was simply too fast."
    patr "Wait! {i}Please{/i}. Please spare me. Im just a-"
    myst "Boring."
    scene cg816 with fade
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    pause 2
    "Rowan turned his head to the side, unable to look. The sound of her short frame falling to the pavement was unmistakable. Blood, mixed with bits of flesh, ran in tiny rivulets between the stones of the alley."
    scene black with redflash
    scene bg50 with fade
else:

    show rowan necklace shock at midleft
    show jacques shocked at midright with dissolve
    if guessWhoSeen == True:
        ro "Aleksi...?"
        "Rowan recognized the newcomer immediately. It was that smug noble whod been keeping tabs on him. Certainly Rowan was glad to see help arrive in some form, but what was Aleksi supposed to do?"
    else:
        ro "You..?"
        "Rowan squinted. He had seen this newcomer before. But, his mind was so dazed from the wound that he found it hard to place the face."
    "If Rowan was confused, then Jacques was downright mystified."
    jacq "Who?"
    "He scratched the top of his head."
    jacq "Excuse my apprehension, but what is some unarmed lordling going to do to-"
    if guessWhoSeen == True:
        "Without warning, Aleksi dropped his sack to the ground and sped down the alley towards one of the mercanaries. Rowan blinked. As the pale man moved, he became a speeding blur. Hed never seen anyone move so fast in his life."
        "He barely had time to raise his sword before Aleksis hand struck at a gap in his armor. Rowan squinted. What had happened? Had he been punched?"
    else:
        "Without warning, the newcomer dropped his sack to the ground and sped down the alley towards one of the mercanaries. Rowan blinked. As the pale man moved, he became a speeding blur. Hed never seen anyone move so fast in his life."
        "He barely had time to raise his sword before the attackers hand struck at a gap in his armor. Rowan squinted. What had happened? Had he been punched?"
    "But, then the Mercenary fell back gasping. It was only now that Rowan realized that sharp claws, like the talons of a hawk but made from bone, had sprouted from his fingers."
    show bg50 with redflash
    "He struck again. This time the mercenary went to the ground. Blood spewed from an open wound like grain from a slashed bag of flour."
    "The Captain rushed over from Jacques side, brandishing an axe. But he fared no better than his subordinate."
    if guessWhoSeen == True:
        "Aleksi shoved his clawed hand into The Captains neck at a speed so fast it was hard to track with the naked eye. The Captains gorget must not have been well made, because it shattered on contract."
        "When he pulled his hand back, he held the Captains Trachea. The dead man crumpled beneath him, and Aleksi looked at it impassively."
    else:
        "The Noble shoved his clawed hand into The Captains neck at a speed so fast it was hard to track with the naked eye. The Captains gorget must not have been well made, because it shattered on contract."
        "When he pulled his hand back, he held the Captains Trachea. The dead man crumpled beneath him, and the creature looked at it impassively."
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    "Seeing this, the third mercenary took off in a sprint down the alley. Jacques was left to stand, paralyzed in place. The situation had flipped so suddenly that the world had not yet caught up to him."
    if guessWhoSeen == True:
        "Aleksi stepped closer. He dropped the trachyea from his hand into a puddle of the captains blood that had formed at his feet. Jacques inched backwards, shaking."
    else:
        "The creature stepped closer. He dropped the trachyea from his hand into a puddle of the captains blood that had formed at his feet. Jacques inched backwards, shaking."
    jacq "What a talented fighter you are. Perhaps we could come to-"
    myst "Stop talking, Jacques. Youre not bartering your way out of this."
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    "Rowan winced. Jacques went down to his knees, clutching his neck. His throat had been cut open. The Copper Lord struggled to speak for a few more seconds before collapsing to the ground. His blood ran down in great gouts onto the stones of the alley."

"Rowan took a step backwards, centering his stance. In his present state, he could barely even stand. This was not a battle he could win. Whatever this thing was, he wasnt human."



if guessWhoSeen == True:
    "Yet, Aleksi didnt approach. He simply watched Rowan with an amused expression on his face. The claws seemed to retract into his fingers."
else:
    "Yet, the Attacker didnt approach. He simply watched Rowan with an amused expression on his face. The claws seemed to retract into his fingers."

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myst "Oh, do stop cowering."

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if guessWhoSeen == True:
    "Rowan could not see what happened next clearly in the dim light, but what parts of it he made out shook him to the core. In front of him, flesh seemed to twist and reshape itself in strange and horrible ways. Aleksi was transforming into something else in front of his very eyes."
else:
    "Rowan could not see what happened next clearly in the dim light, but what parts of it he made out shook him to the core. In front of him, flesh seemed to twist and reshape itself in strange and horrible ways. he was transforming into something else in front of his very eyes."

"It was nothing like the magic and glamour of Jezera and Andras changing shape. It was flesh reshaping and bone cracking."
"But, when it was over, he knew who had come to help him."

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show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
show ameraine happy at midright with dissolve

amer "After all, were on the same side, Rowan."

"Rowan winced."

ro "You..."

amer "Have been following you? Of course, I have. Im not a trusting sort of woman... Or a trusting sort of man."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "You just killed two Thorns of Solansia without even trying. And Lady Patricia She was defenseless"
    ro "You slaughtered them."
    show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Ameraine shrugged, as though he were chiding her over a discarded piece of food."
    amer "Defenceless, and useless to our particular scheme. Had I left her alive, shed just be a nuisance. Both now and in the future."
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "You killed him. You killed"
    ro "You slaughtered him. He was your friend"
    show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Rowans eyes swept down to Jacques still twitching body."
    amer "I did, yes. I cant say I wont miss the bald scoundrel a bit. But, there was no place for him after tonight."

ro "..."

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"Wounded and exhausted, Rowans brain was hardly able to make sense of what was happening. Yet, through the haze an odd question came to him."

ro "Ameraine, Which you is the real you?"

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"She, or perhaps {i}he{/i}, just laughed. "

amer "Would you believe me if I said both?"

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    "Ameraine daintily tracked back to where she left the bloody sack and threw it over her shoulder. Blood got on her dress. She hesitated a moment, looking back at Patricia's body then shook her head."
else:
    "Ameraine daintily tracked back to where she left the bloody sack and threw it over her shoulder. Blood got on her dress. She hesitated a moment, looking back at Jacques' body then shook her head."

amer "A shame we're leaving fresh food on the table, but business comes first."

"She glanced over at Rowan."

amer "And I get self conscious when feasting with an audience."

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amer "Follow me. Your room is far enough out of the way to not yet be on fire and but still easy to reach on foot."
amer "I can get that bolt out of you and do something about the wound. You may even manage to get a bit of rest. Tomorrow is a big day, and you will need it."

"Rowan struggled to fully process what she was saying in his fugue state. His mind was still catching on small details."

ro "The bag?"

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amer "Oh this? Dont say you werent the one who asked."

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"Ameraine swept close and opened the drawstring of the bag enough for Rowan to get a look inside. The moment he saw it, he started to wretch."
"It was filled with heads. He could make out a man, a woman, and three children. Obvious physical similarities marketed them as a family. Well done hair and jewelry as nobles. Theyd been killed early enough in the evening that the heads had started to stink."

amer "An old score, one I took the opportunity to settle. I may even tell you about it one day. Theyll make for nice trophies, but I still do need to pickle them."

"She drew the string closed and threw it over her shoulder once more."

amer "Now then. Shall we? If you keep on traipsing about with a bleeding wound, it will become infected."

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"Rowan looked back to the square. The final cleanup from the melee was still ongoing, but his men seemed to have won the day. Many had departed the square already. There was still so much to be done."

ro "My men..."

amer "Are not served by you collapsing in a pool of your own blood. Youre well past being of any use to them."

"He was too exhausted and heartsick to argue with her."

ro "Alright."

"Then, he followed Ameraine down the alley back to the room shed gotten for him."



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"Rowan awoke at first light. Barely conscious, his fingers trailed his wounded arm. It was still wracked with pain."
"The sensation was the jolt that brought him fully back to the waking world. His arm was mostly healed. Someone had not only stitched up the wound but actually closed it. If not for the bruises and pain, he might have thought the wound was imaginary."

ro "Ameraine?"
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"He looked around with a groan. But, his ally wasnt here anymore. Hed expected her to stay the night."
"Rowan slowly worked his way out of bed, stretching slowly to work out all the aches and pains. His sword and leather overcoat were waiting on a nearby chair. He was still wiping the sleep from his eyes as he fetched it."

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"Then, Rowan caught his first look outside the window. His jaw nearly dropped. Only scattered rays of light broke out from behind a wall of smoke. Fires sprang up from so many buildings that they formed a ring over the skyline."
"His eyes went to the Codifice. The blaze was still running, but now the structure was charred. Much of the wood had already been consumed already."

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"The sight of it put him into motion. He had no more time for resting."
"But, before he could leave the inn, he was stopped at the door by the woman from the bar. He hadnt seen her at first because shed been ducking under the counter."

bwom "Idiot. Stay inside. Stay inside."
bwom "Dont ya know whats happening out there?"

ro "You mean the fire?"

bwom "No. The monsters. Ya werent woken by it?"
bwom "Everyone is saying all dem monsters are right outside the city. Theyll be inside any minute now. You dont wanna go out there."
bwom "Hide. Stay in your room. If anyone comes I wont say a word. All da other guests hiding out in their rooms too."

"The demon army was here. At least that element of the plan was in place. It meant that Andras and Jezera were getting ready to take the city even now."

ro "Thank you for the warning, wise grandmother. But, I have to go."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "You should find somewhere safer to hide. Perhaps my room? They wont be able to check all the rooms."
    "The woman shook her head darkly."
    bwom "If dey take all this, imma have lost everything anyways. Gotta fight for whats mine."
    "Before he left, Rowan passed her a dagger from his belt."

if rastAlly == "crevette":
    jump preSackPatricia

elif rastAlly == "jacques":
    jump preSackJacques
else:

    jump preSackWerden



label preSackPatricia:


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"Rowan stumbled numbly down to the Camelia Lodge. The streets were so empty that the trip was short."
"Along the way, Rowan saw damaged houses, burned houses and boarded up houses filled with cowering civilians, but the houses that spooked him the most were the empty houses."
"Some had doors open and nothing but the whistle of the wind running through. Rowan hoped the occupants had just fled."
"When Rowan reached the entrance, two soldiers recoiled in surprise. Then they helped him through the doors of the lodge."

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"The center of the lodge was overtaken with a large table. Patricia, and some of the other purple faction lords, Duke Raeve included, stood at one end. Much of the high nobility of Rosaria held court around every other bit of free space."
"The sound of the room was deafening. Two hundred of the most peacock dressed men and women shouting at the top of their lounges at one another."

patr "Quiet. Quiet. Quiet. We cant get anything done if people continue to- "

"Rowan slowly walked over and took a spot at Patricias side."

ro "Gentlemen."

"His sudden appearance was enough to get the assembled lords to settle down, if only for a moment."

if rowanCharm == True:
    "Patricias face suddenly lightened at the sight of him. It was hard to get rewards from a dead man."

"None of this had been quite what Rowan and Ameraine had planned the previous night. But, there was still a chance to pull it off. They simply needed to induce a surrender. From the frightened looks on the faces of the nobles, that seemed quite possible."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "There was real human suffering here. It stank of desperation."
else:
    "The mighty keepers of the old order, indeed."

"One of the Thorns of Rosaria stepped forward. Rowan recognized him as one of Duke Werdens sons"

talyn "Rowan. You lived."

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ro "I did. I am as surprised by that fact as anyone."

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ro "Ive heard about the new problem to the north. What is Duke Werden doing about this?"

"The assembled lords looked around amongst each other. Scattered whispers broke the silence."

talyn "My father has not been found. I have heard he was not at the death of the Baron either."

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ro "No. He never showed. I had assumed hed be found by now. Has his home been checked? What about his quarters?"

"Rowan scratched his head. Hed presumed the Dukes body would have been found by now. He had left it in an easily found location."

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talyn "He had already left to prepare before I too departed yesterday. Our examination of his private room here didnt reveal anything. "

"Rowan nodded softly. Internally, his mind was a blur of activity. Just what had happened? Was he lying to try to trick Rowan into revealing he knew something?"

dor "What a shame. What a shame. Without him, we are lost. Lost."

"Patricia, branding her usual fire, stepped in here to bring the topic back."

patr "I have been advising our assembled lords that we must prepare for the worst. The north gate was destroyed during the night. We cannot defend the city. "

"Immediately, the room sprang back to life. Each noble believed in the value of their opinion so strongly, they shouted it into the center of the room. It was as if reality itself could change if they simply spoke louder."
"An elderly man that Rowan recognized as a count slammed his hands on the table."

hinob "Rastedel has never fallen. This city has stood for hundreds of years and it will stand hundreds more."

"A cheer went around the room. Yet, Rowan could see the dark circles in their eyes."

hinob "Any demon who wants it will have to take it over our dead bodies."

"Before the room could break into another round of cheers, Rowan cleared his throat loudly. All eyes went back to him."

ro "I do not think the demons will not much object to that proposition. Nor do I think we can do much to stop it."

"Everyone went silent once more. Hundreds of eyes watched him."
"Rowans hand went to the map that had been set up on the table. Hasty drawings showed a chaotic mess so complex Rowan struggled to read it."

ro "If the north gate is destroyed, some kind of defense of the opening is needed. Even a small gap would be impossible to hold. Wed be sitting ducks to arrow fire if we tried to block it."
ro "How much of the city do we presently control?"

patr "Around half."

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"Rowans glance shot back to her. Shadows fell over his eyes. The implications of the statement were dawning on him. Hed promised the entire city to the twins. When next he spoke, his voice cracked."

ro "Ha- Half!?"

talyn "Indeed. The battles of the previous night were quite taxing. Much of the northside, especially the slums, remains behind those infernal barricades. The merchant quarter remains mostly out of our grasp, with the exception of a few footholds."

"The young knight pointed to the Merchant Distract. A few locations around the edges, as well as the bridges, were clear. But, the entire interior was marked in red."

talyn "In the dark hours, we decided to pause to assault until feudal levies from the north could arrive."
talyn "But, we received reports that our northern reinforcements were scattered overnight by the demons a few hours ago. The Merchant district remains in enemy hands."

"Some of the nobles gasped at the sight of Rowans hand shaking. He kept his voice as steady as he could."

ro "And our numbers?"

talyn "Badly depleted. We can put, perhaps, half the Thorns of Solansia to field. Barely 50 men. A number of allied soldiers and guardsmen stand with us as well."
talyn "It cant match the demon army, but together they can put up a decent fight. I was advising that we set up barricades, styled on the techniques the rabble have been employing since last night."

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"Rowan shook his head. The idea was a delusion at this point."

ro "The guardsmen wont stand shoulder to shoulder against demons when so badly put in disadvantage. Theyll shatter. The demons will have much less trouble breaking through the barricades too. Orcs and Goblins thrive in chaotic battle."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    ro "I dont think you can bribe your way out of this one."

"A hushed mutter fell on the nobles. Faces went white. Among the ladies, some covered their mouths with their hands."
"But, moments later the sprang back up with more baseless questions and assertions."

hinob "Lies. They stood with us during the battle overnight? Why can we not make use of them now?"

dor "Rowan is our greatest soldier. You must listen to him. You must."

"Patricia raised her voice loud enough to overcome the chaos. Her eyes sparkled as she looked to Rowan."

patr "What are you suggesting, {i}General{/i}? What is your assessment?"

"She hung on the word general for the sake of the audience. Rowan stood tall, looking among the pale faces of the men and women who, between them, owned most of the property in the country."

ro "Weve lost. The city must be abandoned. "

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "Even as exhausted as he was, he couldnt help but get a little thrill from saying it. The reign of the mediocre was over."

"At once any remaining sense of decorum was destroyed. Screaming and shouting filled the hall. People hurled insults at him. Some called him a peasant or worse. "

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "Rowan bore it all with dignity. These were the dying words of the soon to be extinct. "
else:

    "Rowan bore it all with dignity. These were the lamentations of people in the midst of real suffering."

patr "Listen to him. Is this not the Rowan who won the last war?"

"Patricia shouted above the madness. It was a wonder how she raised her voice so loud as to overcome so many competing voices. It was a battle she had trained for all of their lives."

hinob "But, he lost us last night!"

patr "Everyone here can see the truth of his words. We cannot rely on the common soldiers to resist the demons. Does anyone here doubt they will rush to kneel to their new overlords!?"

"The crowd lost some of their muster at that. Fewer nobles argued against the inevitable."

patr "I will begin work to bring the valuables of the city, as well as any important prisoners from last night, are taken to a central location. It will make their evacuation easier."
patr "In the meantime, surrender preparations must begin."

hinob "Cowards!"

"Someone threw a golden comb at Patricia and Rowan. If put to market, such a treasure could feed an entire family for months."

ro "It is the only way. I will go underground and put together an insurgency from inside the capitol. "

oldm "What of my family? What of my family!?"

dor "Dont you lot see!? This is the only way!"

"Some wailed out in anguish. A few clutched their hearts. One by one, the bravado deserted them. Each man and woman was left to their own personal moment of realization."
"In the midst of it all, Sir Talyn of Werden stepped forward once more. Rowan looked to him expectantly"

talyn "It would be beneath the honor of the brave knights of Rosaria for this to be our end. For the days when Rastedel thrives again, our honor must be sated. We must go down fighting."

ro "What do you propose, sir?"

"When the knight spoke again, shadows covered his eyes."

talyn "One last ride. We mount up and charge through the breach. Give the monsters a final memory to give them pause before the Protheans arrive."

"Dim light streamed through the windows. A round of nods went across the room. This would be a glorious way for them to go out after all. Honour demanded it."

"Rowan put a hand to his chin."
"In truth, he had fully considered this eventually, and even mentioned it to the twins. Sir Talyn was doomed. The demons were on a hillside, so a cavalry charge would be pointless. That was before one even considered the troop numbers."
"The only problem with such an act was that it might get the adrenaline up for the attackers. Rowan shifted uncomfortably. But, what else was there to be done?"

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patr "It is decided then. The Thorns of Solansia will make a final stand. Rowan and I will remain behind to prepare for the aftermath."
patr "To the rest of you, I bid you good luck."

"There remained a little wrangling left to do. Men and Women of such self-importance were hard to dismiss. But, sure enough, they broke apart and made for the exits. Each had the choice of flight or hoping for clemency ahead of them."
"Perhaps ,if they have a chance to organize effectively, they could have left as a caravan. But, with Rowan and Patricia steering the discussion, the notion never came up."
"The knights in purple, weary-eyed, did up their straps for the final time. Sir Taryn seemed determined, at least, but not all of the doomed men shared their enthusiasm."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "For them, at least, Rowans heart sank. The attack would do little. These young men and women, all still young and healthy, were throwing their lives away to feed the honor of old cowards."

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"With a sigh, Rowan caught up to Patricia. She, at least, still walked with a spring her step."

ro "You have no plans of evacuating the valuables and the prisoners."

patr "And you have no plans of organizing a resistance."

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"She smirked. Rowan marveled at that. Was she pleased with herself? At a time like this? (As amusing as their babbling was, last night had still been nothing less than a disaster.)"

ro "Most of them will fail to make it out. Some of the disorganized masses will escape. But scattered, theyll be caught in the dragnet. "

if rowanCharm == False:
    show patricia neutral at midleft with dissolve
    patr "A pity. But, sacrifices needed to be made."
    if avatar.corruption < 60:
        "Rowan was left astonished by the cruelty of her words. He never knew her to be so unconcerned with the suffering of others."
        patr "Why the face? Have I done something to offend you?"
        ro "No. No"
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    else:
        ro "Indeed."
        ro "We just need to get ready. Its time to meet my demon overlords. Theyll be eager to hear our report."
        show patricia happy at midleft with dissolve
        patr "And I need to put on a big fucking song and dance about how I serve them now, right?"
        "Rowan nodded."
        ro "They can never know the truth. The punishments for us both would be severe. The only way to get what you want is by keeping up the facade."
        patr "Of course. I can kiss ass when I need to."



"Patricia nodded along, yet didnt seem to truly be giving her undivided focus to the matter."
patr "Are we going to meet them now?"
"Patricia put a hand to her neck, tracing the phantom outline of silver."
ro "We are."
patr "Fucking Finally."
"She laughed openly to herself, wrapping her arms around her chest."
patr "Today, I get what Im owed. Master and Mistress are generous..."
"Rowan sighed and looked to the window, but he saw no sky. Everything was blanketed in smoke."
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label preSackJacques:


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"Rowan stumbled numbly down to the Copper Club. The streets were so empty that the trip was unusually short. Along the way, Rowan saw burned houses and boarded up houses, but those that spooked him the most were the empty houses."
"Those that had their doors hanging open with nothing but the whistle of wind running through. Rowan hoped the former occupants had only fled."
"When Rowan reached the secret door, he was surprised to find it guarded by a squad of four soldiers. The first time hed ever seen the building under guard."
"He found Jacques and a few key advisors huddled close around a tattered map of the city. The tables had been all set up together in the middle of the room."

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"Jacques looked up to see who was approaching. For a moment, a genuine smile cracked his dark features. But, only for a moment."

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jacq "Rowan? You're alive? I'd heard you were one of the casualties from the battle by the Codifice?"

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ro "I somehow managed to survive the night. I'm as surprised as anyone about that, I assure you."

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jacq "Hmph."

"Jacques returned his focus to the map. Rowan took an open spot at the table, between two of the conspirators whom hed met the night of the party. They looked years older now, despite only weeks having passed."

jacq "Well, it might be a temporary state of affairs. You're aware of the situation, right?"

ro "I heard, yes. Demons at the gates...if we even had gates still. How large a force can we still field? "

jacq "..."

"Jacques ran a hand over the smooth top of his head."

jacq "We lost a lot of men last night. It was a disaster. There's probably more missing then accounted for."
jacq "Worse still, we only control a little more than half the city. Significant portions of the Northside and the Noble Quarter are barricaded and in revolt."
jacq "I was hoping I could send for Werden and talk terms of a-"

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"Rowan lifted his voice, cutting the tired nobleman off."

ro "Werden is dead. I saw it with my own eyes. His son Talyn as well."

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jacq "Werden? Dead?"

"It was hard to say if Jacques expression was one of disbelief or one of horror. A situation like this was one of the few cases where a man like Werden was good to have around."



ro "I didn't think it possible"

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ro "Is Leilana safe?"

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jacq "She's ready to depart whenever. There's a refugee caravan forming at the southwest gate."

"He took a deep breath. In his head, he was still playing over what Jacques had told him."
"Rowan had promised to surrender the entirety of Rastedel to the twins. But, they only held half of the city. Rowan didnt want to think about the implications of that just yet."
"After all, he needed all of his remaining mental energy for what he was about to have to do."

ro "Jacques. There is something I have to speak to you about. Privately."

"Jacques raised an eyebrow at him. The other men at the table were not paying much attention, wrapped up in the minutiae of their own discussions. But, the two closest to Jacques also looked skeptically at Rowan."

jacq "Now?"

ro "Yes. Now."

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"Despite his reservations, Jacques reluctantly joined Rowan in the empty back room of the club. He stood with crossed arms and a nervous foot tap."

ro "I need to be clear here."
ro "We can't win."

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"Jacques recoiled slightly."

jacq "Are you sure about that? I was hoping that-"

ro "I'm sure."
ro "The demons played you. They knew about the coup and...used it for their own ends."

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"Jacques brow furrowed. But, he was far too sensible a man to rule it impossible out of hand."

jacq "That would explain the speed of their arrival...still how do you know?"

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ro "Because they had a man on the inside."

"Jacques froze in place, as though he had been struck dumb. Even his foot ceased its incessant tapping."

jacq "A man on the"
jacq "On the..."

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"Then it clicked. Jacques hands shook and his eyebrows furrowed. Jacques was normally such a jovial man, even with people whom he truly hated. This was something new entirely. Rowan took a step back."

jacq "You motherfucker. You!"

"Jacques swung a punch at him. Rowan easily dodged it. It was an amateurs blow, after all. The momentum carried him forward for a few stumbling steps."

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"Then, his anger gave way to something heavier. He covered his hands with his face. Rowan watched this all with an ever growing knot in his stomach."

jacq "What have you done? You ruined everything. You...you"

"Rowan bridged the distance and put a hand on Jacques shoulder."

ro "Jacques. You need to get ahold of yourself. This next bit may be the most important moment of your life."

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"To his credit, Jacques did raise his glance to meet Rowan. He didnt even continue his lamentations. He simply stared at Rowan with violent intent."

jacq "Fine. Continue."

"Rowan sighed inwardly."

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ro "I'm a prisoner, basically. They have my family. I'm trapped. I didnt want to lie to you like that. But, if I had tried to tell you what was really happening, their spies would have likely overheard and the person I love most would be dead."
ro "But, I have some influence with them. Ive been trying to eke out as much good as I can from this position. I was the one who convinced them that I should side with you. I told them that when the time came, you'd strike a deal to avoid a battle."

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"Jacques posture shifted."

jacq "A deal?"

"He went over to the back counter and grabbed a bottle of whiskey and a pair of glasses. Then he returned and selected one of the many vacant tables. Rowan sat to join him and poured them drinks."

ro "You need to offer them the citys surrender without a fight. Its the only thing they want from you. But, in return, you need to ask for a position as the citys governor. You hand the city to them, but rule it in their name."
ro "I dont know that it will work. Im just supposed to induce your surrender. But, I can promise you this. I will add my voice to yours and say there is no one better to manage the city."
ro "Its the only way that I see out of this situation."

jacq "..."

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"Jacques glared at him once more. The same aura of a man betrayed. Rowan had to force himself to stay calm. The whole plan rested on convincing Jacques to accept the proposal."

jacq "Do you really think me so ambitious that I'd serve a chaos spawn just for power?"

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ro "I think you're one of the few men of power in this entire city who gives a shit about the people who live here. You need to do it for them. Not for you."

"Rowan glared back."

ro "I damn well know that you would do anything to help these people."
ro "If the Twins are not checked somehow, they will destroy everything and then set some sadistic toad as governor."

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jacq "Twins? I had heard rumors but"

ro "Listen to me."

"He slammed his fist down on the table with such force that it made his glass shake."

ro "If you're in charge, you can make sure the people are safe and fed. You can use your position to make sure things don't get out of hand."
ro "There are untold thousands of people in this city, and only you can save them."

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jacq "..."

"They sat in silence for a time, just nursing their drinks. The men in the front room must no doubt have been wondering what they were saying."
"Jacques expression showed little. He had composed himself enough to bring back his practiced dealmaking face. Rowan was forced to wait in the dark and silence."

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jacq "Only I can save them, huh?"

ro "Yes."

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jacq "You're a bastard, Rowan. I trusted you."

ro "I know."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "If there was any apology worth a damn that I could give, youd have already heard it."

jacq "..."

"Jacques swirled the drink in his hand slowly."

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jacq "I wanted to help these people. I wanted to help everyone."
jacq "Even Werden. Even that big fucking asshole. I always thought that someday hed come around and see what I was trying to do."

"He drained the entire glass in a single swig. Rowan watched in silence, giving him the space he needed to make the decision. Jacques had more to lament than most men."

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jacq "..."
jacq "Take me to these twins"

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"Rowan stumbled down to the Camelia Lodge, a numb man. The streets were so empty that the trip was far shorter than usual. Along the way, Rowan saw damaged buildings, burned storefronts and boarded up houses filled with cowering civilians."
"But the houses that spooked him the most were those left devoid of life. Some of these makeshift mausoleums doors yawned open, with nothing but the whistle of the wind running through."
"Rowan hoped the occupants had simply fled."

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"When Rowan reached the entrance, two soldiers recoiled in surprise. But, quickly recovering from having seen a dead man, they led him through the doors of the lodge."

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"Rowan slid into place in the back of the crowded main hall of the lodge. Nobles of all stripes were gathered around a large table, shouting questions to the purple faction leaders at the head of the table. Werden bore dark circles beneath his eyes."
"Standing strong and tall at his side was his son: Sir Talyn, of house Villele. The younger Werden noble was dressed in splendid purple armour."
"Others standing around the table included Lady Crevette and Duke Doran. Rowan noted, with some relief, the presence of both Juliet and Delane on one of the upper balconies overlooking the shouting."

noble "It's hopeless. Hopeless! The Northside gate is in ruins. We must flee while we still can-"

dor "{i}Flee{/i}? What sort of cowardice is that?"

"Rowan had to suppress a snort. Duke Raeve accusing another man of cowardice was almost funny enough to momentarily shake Rowans dark mood."

noble "Cowardice? We barely control half the city! Peasant rebels in the north! Jacques vile mercenaries in the East! What folly is trying to defend a city that we barely hold?"

"Rowan perked up. Only half? That wasnt good. Not at all. Andras would already be angry to learn that Werden was still alive. When he discovered that Rowan could not manage to surrender the entire city to him..."
"The shouting that overcrowded the hall was silenced by a stern word from their leader."

werd "Rastedel has stood near a thousand years unconquered by demons. I was born here as were my forefathers."

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werd "...and I will {i}die{/i} here if it is required of me. So says every man of the Thorns of Solansia."

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"A guttural cheer rang out from the exhausted but still spirited knights in purple who stood behind him."

werd "If they enter the city, we will fortify the river line and destroy the bridges. A riverside city has an extra defense line. The northern peasant barricades in the north will slow them down long enough to prepare."
werd "From the river barricade, we will hold until Prothea can send reinforcements."

"Some nodding and whispers broke among Werdens audience. Rowan struggled to stand still."
"A defense of the sort would be a doomed effort. If it did anything at all, it would ensure the citys total destruction. Andras was barely merciful in surrender. In the face of such open defiance, the twins would leave no survivors."
"He needed to stop this. Now. Somehow."

werd "Such a task is stronger with unity. We must send word to Jacques and his rebels that-"

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"Rowan stepped forward from the crowd."

ro "What you're suggesting is not possible. Jacques is dead, M'lord. He was at the melee at the Codifice. I saw it firsthand."

"At once, all eyes were upon him. Rowan thought he heard a faint cheer from the balcony. A certain pair of noblewomen, no doubt, were the source."
"Werden, however, did not seem especially shaken."

werd "Rowan. You live."

"A noble from the front, one Rowan knew as high ranked in court, stepped forward to give him a pat on the back."

noble "Rowan survived!? Goddess fend, that's-"

"He was swiftly silenced when Werden raised his hand. Rowan realized something was wrong when the Dukes eyebrows narrowed."

werd "Hmph."
werd "Seize him."

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"At once, two of the Thorns strode forward and went to either side of Rowan, taking his arms. Rowans first impulse was to fight or flee. But, he was far too exhausted to attempt such a thing."
"The crowd erupted into confused shouting. Rowan caught a glimpse of Delane with her hands covering her mouth in shock."

werd "Rowan Blackwell, you are under arrest for the attempted assassination of a Duke, and for the crime of conspiring with unholy demons."
werd "Bring him to the basement."

"Strong arms dragged Rowan away, even as the crowd erupted into absolute bedlam. Someone shoved him, forcing him to a stumble. The Duke briskly turned heel and joined the entourage, rather than stay with the crowd."

werd "Continue the briefing in my stead, Lady Crevette."

"Rowan couldnt see her face, but her tone of voice was all he needed to understand how she thought of this."

patr "...Fine."
patr "Now, let's discuss the measure to cut the bridges."

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"Werden, Talyn, and a phalanx of four Thorns of Solansia led him all the way down to the stoney basement, a dungeon in all but name."
"He even, briefly, saw the poor, grieving High Arbitron through the bars of another cell."
"Talyn and the guards threw him into a chair. Not exactly an encouraging gesture. Still, Rowan gave a forced chuckle and played it off lightly."

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ro "I did ask you to make a show of arresting me. Nice performance."

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"Talyn struck his cheek with a mailed gauntlet. Blood came from his mouth. The force of the blow was enough to make him slump over in the chair."

werd "This is no act. You served an unknown puppet master. Demons appeared at the city gates soon after. "

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werd "You knew."

"Groaning, Rowan lifted his gaze to his chosen ally."

werd "You set up the Baron's death too. It was a mistake to let you remain free."

ro "Of course not, I-"

"Werden was not Talyn. He did not silence Rowan with a strike to the jaw. Instead, he kept talking right through Rowans objections."

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werd "I am not stupid, Rowan. My plans failed. You were the piece not in the right place."
werd "You."

"Rowan tried to think fast. Hed actually come to tell Werden the whole truth. But, he had not anticipated being thrown off his balance this way."

werd "Answer me. Time is very short. Do not waste it."

ro "I didn't kill the Baron. I was as surprised as you"

werd "Yet, you don't deny serving demons?"

ro "I-"

"Rowans answer was interrupted by the sound of a struggle at the door. "

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"For a fleeting second, Rowan worried it was some kind of infiltrator. Perhaps from the remnants of the coppers. But, then came the sound of angry womens voices. An argument."

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juli "Please, you {i}must{/i} let us through!"

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ele "If you do not let us pass, I will have you know that I will personally-"

"Werden let out a sigh. A moment later, Lady Delane and Juliet came bursting through the door. The soldiers guarding the entrance could only offer a shrug."

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"The newcomers froze at the sight of Rowan, bleeding in the chair. Juliet brought her hands to her face, while Delane crossed her arms sternly. Rowan could merely offer a messy smile."

werd "...Dove. You must not be here..."

juli "Is Rowan okay? What did you do to him?"

werd "...You must be escorted out of the city before the demons create a cordon over the south side. I will provide men so"

juli "Rowans hurt! He's bleeding and-"

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"The younger knight jumped between his father and his sister, holding a hand up imperiously."

talyn "Enough! You must leave, Juliet. This is affairs of state. I don't care about your little crush. You must go!"


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juli "This is between me and father. Stand aside."

"While the chaos among the Werden clan had broken out, Lady Delane edged closer to Rowans side. She was scanning his features to see how bad the wounds were."

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"Eventually, she grew tired enough of the shouting that she interjected."

ele "Stop!"

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ele "I know everything! Let me speak with you alone, My Lord. There are secrets you must be made privy to."

"Rowan panicked momentarily. What was she doing? It was bad enough that Rowan was in this situation. She was exposing herself to danger!"
"Everyones eyes went to her. Especially the duke. His expression hardened to a glare."

werd "Talyn. Eleanor. Rowan. Stay."
werd "Everyone else, out."



"Juliet and the other guards look at each other. For a passing moment, Rowan thought he saw the younger noble girl mouthing a word to him. But, he couldnt make out what she was saying."
"One by one, the rest of the rooms occupants filed out. Juliet seemed the most reluctant, but a nod from Eleanor did much to assuage her. Finally, the room went to a quiet with only four people."

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werd "Begin."

"She looked to him, waiting for an answer. So, he gave her a nod. Hed planned to tell Werden the salient points today anyway. This had not been how hed planned to do it...but, plans falling apart appeared a key theme of the day."

ele "Rowan and I are on quite friendly terms. When I asked, he told me that he has been going behind the lines to interact with the demon lords."
ele "But, he remains loyal, I assure you. He's implanted himself as a saboteurs among the enemy so he can gain their trust and access to their plans."

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ele "In truth, that is how he gained access to me during my imprisonment. He snuck in amongst their infernal entourage and broke me free in the dead of night."

"Werden tapped his foot in silence, absorbing her words. When she finished, his attention shifted to Rowan."

werd "Is this true?"

ro "They have my wife. If I act against them openly, they'll kill her. I must be careful about what they see me doing, but that does not mean my loyalties have shifted."

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"Lady Delane shot him a confused glance."

ele "Hrm?"

"If Werden noticed that she was confused, he didnt show it. Instead, he continued his focused interrogation."

werd "You didnt inform me sooner. You had opportunities."

ro "It was because they have spies everywhere, including your circle. They would have just killed and replaced me. In fact, even Duke Doran is..."

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"Werden leaned back, hand to his chin. "

werd "Hrm."

ele "...I didn't know about that part. I just-"

"The noblewomans presence registered once more to Duke Werden."

werd "Did you knowingly act as an accessory to him, Lady Delane?"

"Delanes face hardened. Whatever was bothering was pushed back in the face of her lieges stern questioning."

ele "Not at first. But, I trust Rowan. I regret nothing."

werd "..."

"Werden crossed his arms over his chest looking between them. Rowan shifted uncomfortably in his chair. Beneath the mans cold exterior, he was deciding what their fate would be."

werd "Your actions have doomed many thousands, Rowan."
werd "You claim that you had no part in their schemes against the city. Had that been true, we'd likely not be facing this crisis."
werd "Explain why I shouldn't have your heads. Traitor and accomplice both."

"Rowan sighed inwardly."

ro "Because, I have a plan."

"That actually got the duke to raise an eyebrow. To his side, Rowan was sure he heard Delane exhale."

werd "A plan?"

"Rowan nodded solemnly."

ro "Yes. Everything they assumed suggested that you'd be dead by now. In your absence, the city would fall to a rout and the city and its defenders both would be caught in the chaos."
ro "I hadn't expected the Baron to die. Truly. That made everything much harder."
ro "But, you're here. You hold an encircled gate to the city and an organized fighting force. You hold Marianne. That means...part of the city escapes. The prizes that the demons most desperately seek."

if avatar.corruption < 60 and serveChoice != 4:
    ro "Every man and woman in the entire Quarter, the nobles and collective political leadership of Rosaria, it can all be saved."
else:


    ro "I can almost see their smug faces when they realize that the entire political leadership of Rosaria still lives to thwart them."
    if avatar.corruption > 59:
        "Rowan couldnt suppress a dark smirk. Finally, he would have a victory over those infernal bastards."


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"Rowan wasnt even finished before Werden started to shake his head. Not unexpected. His plan would be anathema to such a man."

werd "You are not deaf. You heard my oath outside. I will not run in the face of danger."
werd "At the word of a traitor, no less?"

talyn "It would be the dishonor of our lives."

ro "It would be the {i}end{/i} of your lives. "

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"He breathed in, trying to visualize the situation in the city. Rowan didnt know the true disposition of the surviving armies. But, it wasnt hard to put the likely scenario together."

ro "I too am a military man. You can cut the bridges, perhaps. But they have demons who can fly. The river is not too wide to ford either. "
ro "When the merchant lords surrender, the coastline will be too long to patrol."
ro "You say you plan to hold for Prothean reinforcements. You wouldn't be able to survive more than...what, two days? Three?"
ro "Your plan is nothing less than the sacrifice of every man, woman, and child in the quarter. And not for any gain."

"Rowan waited for a response from either father or son. But, both remained stone-faced. The threat of a slaughter wasnt enough to budge them."

werd "Better death then surrender."

"Sir Talyn was about to interject in support of his father when Delane, gathering what was being said, jumped back in."

ele "Your plan is for us all to die, all so you can assuage your honour? "
ele "Why not at least send off those who cannot fight, the elderly and children?"

ro "Pointless without armed escort. The demons would send off fast-moving units and catch the stragglers."

"Werden sat down and let out a sigh. His hand went to his right gauntlet and idly played with the straps."

werd "How do I know there isn't already another force waiting outside the gates? Or prepared to teleport in. Their force disposition is a mystery. A trap from a turncoat."

ro "..."
ro "If my goal had been to create such a situation, why then would I have spared your life?"

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"Delane raised an eyebrow. More information that she was behind on. Rowan suspected hed have a lot to explain to her after all of this is done."

talyn "To lull him into a false sense of security?"

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"Rowan chuckled to himself. "

ro "Preposterous. Had I done the deed, it would have made executing such a plan far simpler."
ro "A dead Duke Werden is less of an impediment than a trusting Duke Werden."
ro "Better yet, had I never made such an attempt, you'd have had no reason to think me a traitor. The only thing Ive gotten out of the attempt was a bloody mouth."

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ro "There is no force to the south. At least not to my knowledge. And I am not attempting to deceive you. "

if avatar.corruption < 30:
    show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    ro "I still...I always have...only wanted to help."

elif avatar.corruption > 59:
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    "Rowan had to bite back stronger swear words. This was his victory over the twins. His knife in their back. If Werden get smart, hed ruin it all."
else:

    ro "It is the only way. If you asked to take me along as a hostage would do so in a heartbeat. If a demon army appears, I will be the first casualty."

"Werden watched him carefully but didnt interject."

werd "Hmph."

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"Rowan waited, but it was clear that the Duke wanted him to continue. He had passed through that hurdle."

ro "You must organize a retreat now while there is still time. It is the only way."
ro "Even if its more shameful. Even if giving up the city hurts. The future of Rastedel is in your hands. The best fighting men, the most august of the noble houses."
ro "If you fall back, you preserve all that. Ensure some kind of continuity so the whole realm doesnt simply collapse. "
ro "If you die for no reason, it would be in service of only two people. The Demon Twins. The enemy."

werd "Tough words from a man who admits that he serves these rumored demon twins."

"Rowan shook his head."

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ro "When this is over...when I am no longer valuable as a double agent and when my wife is free...I will submit myself to punishment for what Ive done. I deserve it."

if avatar.corruption > 59:
    "Presuming that Werden lived...And could find him..."

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ro "But, for now, there is only one way. Forward."

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"Delane stepped forward."

ele "Surely you must listen to him."
ele "After all, Rowan has had to clean up from a Duke of Werden who chose death over prudence once before."

werd "..."

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"The most extreme reaction came not from Werden, but his son. Sir Talyn reached forward, gripping Lady Delane by the hair."

talyn "You do not dare speak of my uncle that way. I will-"

"Rowan jumped to his feet. His sword had been taken, but he was prepared to wrestle with the armored knight. He wasnt going to let him hurt Delane."
"Thankfully, he didnt have to."

werd "Release her."

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"Sir Talyn dutifully extracted himself. The Duke exhaled and slumped back in another chair. For the first time, Rowan noticed how dark the shadows under his eyes had become."
"Rowan approached with caution. He was almost through."

ro "Above all, the demons wish for your death. To behead the Rosarian resistance. Of this, I can attest first hand."
ro "I am not telling you to surrender. Had I said as much, you should have beheaded me then and there."
ro "I am telling you to fight. To take up new fortifications and make the demons pay for every inch. And when that position falls, to fall back again."

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ro "Damn your honour. Damn what the history books may say. Damn your legacy. Sometimes, to die is to be a coward."

"Rowan closed his eyes."

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ro "Theres still good you can do while youre alive. Even if its unbearable, that means you have to do it."

"Werden listened to this final impassioned plea with a stone face."

werd "I will never be a coward."

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"Werden rose from his chair and signaled for Talyn to follow. The knight of the Thorns shot Rowan one final glare as he departed from the room."

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"Delane and Rowan exchanged a glance, then followed wordlessly along behind them. But, they stopped in place, right outside the main hall to listen."

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werd "Listen closely! Pack your belongings. Only what cannot be replaced. Keep it to a few important heirlooms. Ensure that you have food and supplies for a long journey."

"Rowan exhaled sharply and wiped the blood from his face with his sleeve. Hed done it..."

noble "You mean?"

werd "Were leaving."

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"Rowan turned back to his companion, who was leaning against the wall with her arms crossed. Now that they werent in danger, her expression actually hardened towards him."

if eleanorCaveSex == True or delaneLodgeSex ==True:
    ele "I knew you were married. But, when were you going to tell me the reason you aligned with the demons was your wife?"
    ro "..."
    "How did he know that this was what she was going to say?"
    ele "The situation is laid clear in front of me. A heroic warrior fighting to save his lady love from demons"
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    ele "...and the woman on the side who he leads on."
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    "She fearlessly strode towards him, pointing a finger at his chest. Perhaps this wasnt the time for such a conversation, but that would be no great solace to her."
    ele "Speak true. Is that what this is?"
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    "Rowan shook his head firmly."
    ro "Delane. Not for a second. Youre more than a fling. Youre special."
    ro "Youre smart. Talented. Beautiful. I have feelings for you."
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    "Yet, that answer didnt appease her one bit. She pressed the attack."
    ele "More powerful feelings then you have for your wife?"
    menu:
        "Yes.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ loveDelane = True
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            "Rowan sighed and placed a hand on her cheek."
            ro "Yes. More than my wife."
            if all_actors["alexia"].relation <= 40:
                "Perhaps he might not have thought that back when this all started. But, his feelings for her were only growing hotter, while his feelings for Alexia were"
                ro "In truth, Im already thinking about the future. And where you lie in it."
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            "The woman smirked to herself."
            ele "Perhaps, well have to speak more on that subject then...when next we get a chance to sit together, my dear saviour."
        "No.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ loveDelane = False
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            ro "Not more than my wife...no."
            "He hung his head."
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            "But, rather than cry, Delane just gave a hard laugh. She backed up slightly, giving him a bit of space."
            ele "Clearly you are not a man who warrants this much work, Rowan. Tangling with my leige lord isn't exactly fun."
            ro "Im sorry"
            "Before he could advance any further with the apology, she shook her head and gave a confident wag of her finger."
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            ele " Im not that mad. Truly. Its not like I wont have other opportunities to change your mind, of course."
            "She flashed a dark smile, and what looked like a lick of her lips. A concerning sign in some respects. Though, knowing Delane she would already be planning something on the way out of Rastedel."
else:

    ele "I knew you were married, now I know that she drives you to do more than just evade me."
    ro "..."
    ele "Such a heroic warrior, he does everything in his power to save the woman he loves from demons, and turns his nose at any woman who might throw herself at him."
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    ele "While I... am a statistic. Just another helpless victim that needed to be saved. Shame it's the very reason I can't get you out of my heart."
    "She confidently strode forwards and put a finger on Rowan's chest."
    ele "Is there any part of me that you actually like?"
    ro "You're smart, trustworthy, a reliable friend, and ally. You aren't 'nothing'."
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    "That answer was so unsatisfactory to elicit an exaggerated sigh from the noblewoman as she turned around on the spot."
    show eleanor dress happy at midright with dissolve
    ele "Oh, how so very diplomatic of you. Im not that mad. Truly. Its not like I wont have other opportunities to change your mind, of course."
    "Once again she met his gaze, this time through her lashes and with a hand on her hip."
    ele "I haven't given up on you yet."
    "She flashed a dark smile, and what looked like a lick of her lips. A concerning sign in some respects. Though, knowing Delane she would already be planning something on the way out of Rastedel."

ele "Alas, there isnt enough time for a real talk now, is there?"

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"Rowan gave a small chuckle and looked to the doorway to the main room. The sound had dampened as the first wave of nobles rushed back home to prepare. But, a few frantic voices still rang out."

ro "Not with a demon army approaching. No."

ele "Then you simply must be off. We cant have the hero of the realm sitting back talking to little old me at a time like this."

"She turned to make her own departure."

ele "When the dust has settled, you must send me a letter telling me where you plan to operate next. I will set myself there to help you. Understood?"

"Rowan nodded."

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"The lady collected her skirts and made for the exit. Her heels clacked down the hallway at a speed that frankly surprised Rowan. Then she vanished."
"Rowan was left to return to reality, his brief respite ended. Andras and Jezera were coming. And when they learned how little the surrender was worth they would not be happy..."

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"Time was needed, of course, before the caravan could be ready. At Werdens direction, a segment of the Thorns, backed by whatever guardsmen were feeling especially valiant, went north to hold the broken gate for an hour."
"As the pace of preparation approached completion, Rowan snuck over the caravan."
"His movements were careful since he needed to ensure that the nobles still thought him imprisoned. He couldnt be around for the departure itself, but there was one last thing he wanted."
"At the front of the procession were Werden and Lady Crevette. There, he found the old general and his bureaucratic assistant exchanging tense words."

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werd "Is there not more wagons available then this? Too much of the armoury will be left here."

patr "I had less than an hour to prepare. If youre expecting more, you arent going to get it."

werd "Tsk."

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"Rowan walked openly into daylight, earning Werdens attention."

werd "I had expected you to have already returned to your Masters."

"Rowan breezed past the jab."

ro "I wanted to see you off. Talyn isnt with you?"

werd "Hes leading the rear."

ro "And Juliet?"

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"Werdens eyebrow narrowed. A dangerous question to such a protective father."

if julietSex != True or loveDelane == True:
    "Werden had little reason to worry though. Rowan had, truthfully, mainly asked for Delanes sake. Where one went, the other could normally be expected."

werd "I have not seen her since you have. But, the ladies in waiting have a safe carriage in the centre of the lines. Shell be there."

"Rowan nodded solemnly."

ro "After you make it out, where to next? Loop around and reinforce Karst?"

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"Werden shook his head."

werd "My immediate plans must remain a secret. Youre a potential double agent and the coming days will be very dangerous."
werd "Eventually, I will raise my banners in Duke Eliwoods territory. "
werd "The rest of Rosaria, Karst included, is exposed now. But, his duchy is behind the mountains. Remote, defensible, and capable of reinforcement from Prothea."
werd "We will hold there...until the moment is right."

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan nodded. The land along the eastern coast would be the safest part in the realm. If the lords could reach it, anyway."

if maudAllied == False:
    ro "Your men have not reported any stowaways from slums, have they? I was hoping to find a certain woman. Short. Hair dyed red and green. Scar on left cheek."
    ro "Tends to glare at people."
    "Werden huffed."
    werd "We havent seen many people from the northern side. I heard some are making an escape on their own."
    werd "Good riddance, I say. Theyve caused enough trouble as it is."
    "Rowans face fell. When last he heard, Maud was still alive. And he hoped she still was. The woman has been through too much to die without having all her struggles be rewarded."

if northsideAlly == "alain":
    ro "You didnt happen to pick up any of the ex-royal guard, did you? There was a certain commander I was hoping made it out?"
    "Werden huffed."
    werd "Your friend Commander Alain? I do not know his current whereabouts. But, had he or his men joined with us, I would have heard."
    "Rowans face fell. When last he heard, Alain was still alive. If there was someone who didnt deserve to die here, it was him."

show marianne angry at edgeright with moveinright
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Before he could get off another question, they were joined by a pair of Thorns...and with them an unexpected guest."

patr "What in the ladys blasted name are you doing free?"

"Werden waved Patricia off curtly."

werd "My orders. We are on the same side once more. Arent we, Your Beatitude?"

mari "Indeed."
mari "The good of Solense is what matters."

"The murderous glare on the High Arbitrons face said all that needed to be said about her feelings towards the new alliance. Her robes were dishevelled and hair uncombed. Her night had likely not been an especially comfortable one."
"Werden turned back to Rowan, head tilted slightly. Rowan guessed it was with curiosity."

werd "You are an enigma to me Rowan. The goddess has flipped your coin, but what side it has landed cannot be seen."

"Then, his face hardened to that familiar, blood curdling, glare."

werd "But, there are ill deeds you have already committed. When the war is over, I will make you see justice for it. That is my Oath."
werd "But, the form of that justice depends on your actions until that day. Use your time wisely."

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"Rowan was left searching for an answer. But, even had he found one, Werden wasnt listening anymore. The Duke had strode ahead, trying to marshall the people forward. There was no time left to delay."
"So, Rowan left him to his devices. There were two people he had to meet."


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"The convoy rolled out of the south-west gate before Rowan could leave the city. Their initial destination was first south, followed by a turn east at the first secure bridge along the river."
"There were losses, of course. Such a massive outflux people, thousands of huddled crying masses, was too chaotic to be totally safe. It was near assured that mobile raiders would pick some off."
"But, for the majority, the true loss had already happened. Homes destroyed, loved ones dead. The lives they had once known were over."
"The wealthiest and most august of the nobles had their own litters and carriages. But, many landed knights and even some lesser nobles found themselves on foot, huddling next to the crying babes of serving girls and butlers."
"The country roads were soon littered with discarded silks and dress suits that had once been high fashion."
"As they passed east, whatever refugees made their escape from the merchant quarter joined them. Had some of the refugees paused, they might have grabbed riches from overloaded spice carts discarded in the mud."
"It was a messy, harrowing affair. Those in the march would have heard the sound of fighting in the distance... even seen the blaze of the Codifice in the far distance."
"And yet... most would survive. The jewel of Rastedels nobility, and a great portion of its population, had escaped the city."
"Rowans plan had worked. At least, as much as it could in the circumstances. Now he just had to deal with the consequences of it."

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label brokenGateWerden:

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"Rowan found himself riding out the shattered gate towards the demon army. But, he wasnt doing so alone."

show doran beardless neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Duke Raeve would not sell him out. At least he hoped not."
"As far as Duke Raeve knew, Rowan had been dragged away to be interrogated after a failed attack on Werden. His cover story was that he'd managed to break out during the confusion of the retreat."
"When his former liege lord had heard all of this, he had merely nodded absentmindedly and asked when they were going to see Jezera."
"On their way, out they passed by a stack of bodies. Most were clad in purple armor. This was the remains of the holding force that Werden had sent to buy time. There had been no survivors."
"Next, they made for the demon lines."


show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
show wild orc neutral at edgeright with dissolve
"Brutish orcs laughed and sharpened their weapons. So many that it was impossible to count by head. It was as though they were surrounded in a sea of green."
"Every Orc amongst them carried large, metal weapons. The collective smell was so intense that not even the rot of nearby bodies could mask it. Even to Rowan, well used to orcs and their camps, they still radiated danger."
"The Orcs gave a rousing cheer as Reave and Rowan passed. The city was not yet taken, but it was as though all of the plunder and tribute had already been put in their laps."

dor "You dont believe that Mistress will be displeased with me because of the present state of the city, do you? The failure was entirely a consequence of that sanctimonious trudge, Werden."
dor "I really did my utmost to serve her in every capacity in my position as-"

ro "You? No. I dont think youre going to be the one shes displeased with at all."

dor "Ah. Good. Good."

"Rowan continued with his head high. This was going to be the roughest part. The twins would not be pleased that so much of their prey had slipped from their grasp. But, he was giving them more than enough to be satisfied."

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    "It had been a difficult needle to thread, but Rowan thought he had managed it. It was good that he had become the twins majordomo. Another agent of the twins might have taken down the city...but they certainly werent going to save anyone."
else:

    "It had been a difficult needle to thread, but Rowan thought he had managed it. It was good that he had become the twins majordomo. Another agent of the twins might have actually given those bastards what they wanted."

"Before arriving at the twins, the two were stopped by a fearsome looking orc officer. One Rowan had seen on several occasions back at Bloodmeen."

os "Da Demons wanna see da young hummie alone."

"Raeve bristled."

dor "Surely, they will want to hear the report of my adventures in the city!"

os "After."

dor "You mean they wish for me to give my report after a separate debriefing with Rowan?"

os "Ya."

dor "Very Well... "


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label brokenGatePatricia:

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show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show patricia happy at edgeleft with dissolve

"When the final preparations were completed, Rowan rode out from the ruins of the North Gate, with a surprisingly jovial Patricia in tow."
"Among the first things they passed on the way to the demons were bodies being stacked in a pile. It took a few orcs to move a single horse, but only one to drag the armoured corpse of a human."
"Rowan knew who they had once been with only a glance. Their purple cloaks and decorative armour were distinct. These had been the men and women whod ridden out with Sir Talyn."


show patricia neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

patr "Its already over?"

"Patricia moved her horse slightly closer to Rowan as if trying to hide from the wafting stink."

patr "Disgusting."

"Next, they passed a portion of the victorious army."


show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
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"Brutish orcs laughed and sharpened their weapons. So many that it was impossible to count by head. It was as though they were surrounded in a sea of green."
"Every Orc amongst them carried large, metal weapons. The collective smell was so intense that not even the rot of nearby bodies could mask it. Even to Rowan, well used to orcs and their camps, they still radiated danger."
"The Orcs gave a rousing cheer as Patricia and Rowan passed. The city was not yet taken, but it was as though all of the plunder and tribute had already been put in their laps."




"Patricia drove her horse so close to him now, that it nearly knocked into his."

ro "Have no fear, My Lady. They know me."

patr "R-right"


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"As they passed, Patricias posture loosened. Rowan even saw a grin begin to form on her face. Behind it must have been an especially devious thought."

if rowanCharm == True:
    patr "Mlord do you think it would be possible to convince these demons of yours to hand Marianne to me? I kept her in a small cage the entire night. I wouldnt mind seeing-"
    "Rowan shook his head."
    ro "Shes among the most important priestesses of Solansia on the entire continent. I doubt theyd pass up a trophy like that."
    "She let out a huff in answer."
    patr "A shame. But, Im sure youll make it up to me later on. I always get what Im owed from you, Mlord."
else:


    patr "I do have to wonder if Master and Mistress will let me keep Marianne. I kept her in this small cage the entire night.. I wouldnt mind seeing-"
    "Rowan shook his head. "
    ro "Shes among the most important priestesses of Solansia on the entire continent. I doubt theyd pass up a trophy like that."
    "She let out a huff in answer."
    patr "A shame. But, Master and Mistress are wise."

"Rowan tilted an eyebrow. If he had not gone through so much in the past day, he might have found her petty desire for revenge amusing."

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label brokenGateJacques:

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show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show jacques shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

"Two horses rode out of the city gate. Rowan was on the lead, and Jacques followed behind. Neither spoke. The tension was so thick words would not come."
"More than that, they were simply exhausted. They were men a world away from the ambitious pair whod stormed the Barons palace mere hours ago."
"The silence was only broken as they approached the green and grey mass that was the enemy army."

show jacques neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

jacq "How do I know they wont kill me?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "You dont. And neither do I."

"Rowan stared straight ahead. He had to pause and think before he could say more."

ro "Im not going to just let them hurt you. Youre too important to me. Youre too important to this city. "

"Before Jacques could respond, they reached the invaders lines. Jacques kept his head up and surveyed the monsters around him. There was nothing to fear with Rowan at his side, but it was still a wonder he didnt recoil at the morbid sight."


show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
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"Brutish orcs laughed and sharpened their weapons. So many that it was impossible to count by head. It was as though they were surrounded in a sea of green."
"Every Orc amongst them carried large, metal weapons. The collective smell was so intense that not even the rot of nearby bodies could mask it. Even to Rowan, well used to orcs and their camps, they still radiated danger."
"The Orcs gave a rousing cheer as Jacques and Rowan passed. The city was not yet taken, but it was as though all of the plunder and tribute had already been put in their laps."





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jump brokenGate


label brokenGate:


show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

"Andras and Jezera had made camp on a rocky hillside near the city that gave a perfect view of the way down to the North Gate. ...Or, at least, the smoking pile of wreckage where the North Gate once stood."
"Andras stood firm and poised, with a broadsword planted into the ground and his hands on the pommel. Jezera had made a makeshift throne out of a nice round rock, nibbling at apples from a basket."

if rastAlly == "jacques":

    je "Ah. You must be Lord Minuer. A pleasure to meet you."
    "Jezera gave them a warm wave as Jaques and Rowan dismounted."
    show jacques happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    jacq "I never thought I'd see actual demon lords in the flesh... forgive my lack of manners, it's been a long night."
    "Jacques gave his best smile, bowing with a flourish."
    an "Try to keep your eyes open, boy. It's going to be a longer morning."
    jacq "I will have to do my best in that case, Lord Demon."
    an "Andras."
    jacq "Andras. Indeed."
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Jacques gave another polite bow of his head. Jezera tilted an eyebrow."
    je "Such a practiced tongue you have.You must be known as quite the charmer."
    "Jacques gave a small laugh. He struck a pose that Rowan had seen him wear a number of times in recent weeks. Low shoulders, folded hands, a welcoming smile. Even if he was fuming with rage, he wasnt about to show it."
    jacq "Im sure a great many men say that about you as well, My Lady. You may count me amongst them."
    "Andras cleared his throat violently."
    an "Stop flirting, Sister."
    show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
    "Andras pulled his massive sword from the ground, then plunged it back in with even greater force. Rowans feet shook from the mere impact."
    an "Terms. Talk them. I have an army waiting. They're quite restless, and every moment that you waste is more blood to be spilled."
    show jacques neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Jacques nodded twice. His face hardened."
    jacq "Practical. I respect that. Fine then, to business."
    jacq "At the moment, I am effectively the ruler of Rastedel. Or at least, as close to one as still exists."
    jacq "I am willing to surrender the city, but-"
    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    je "Excuse me, but I can't help but notice your implication. Are you not in full control?"
    "She leaned backwards and made a show of sweeping her eyes over the vast city behind them."
    je "It is a tad on fire, one supposes."
    "Andras jumped in once more. He kept a piercing glare at Jacques and Rowan."
    an "How much of the city do you have under control?"
    "Rowan went down to one knee."
    ro "Half. Give or take, Master."
    ro "The remaining resistance in the other half is scattered and disorganized. It should be easily crushed. But, that will take time."
    an "Time you don't have. Bold to come here so empty-handed."
    "Jacques stepped in front of Rowan, one eyebrow raised."
    jacq "I am here to negotiate terms. Surely you are not saying that the immediate surrender of half the city is not worth a fair barter? If so, I should return to my men to prepare our defenses."
    "Rowan had to hand it to Jacques. Threatening to simply walk away from negotiations was a bold strategy. Instead of getting him killed, all that happened was Jezera began to laugh."
    je "Of course not, my new friend."
    je "But, you understand the game of buying and selling, yes? Ive heard youre a merchant by trade. I have apples. You have coin. But, the less coin you have, the less apples you can buy. It is as simple as that."

    "Jezera reached down to her basket and drew forth a shiny red apple. Then, with surprising ferocity, she bit down so hard that juices bled down her chin. Her sharp fangs showed prominently as she smiled at him."
    je "Now that were clear on the rules..."
    je "I assume you what you want is assurances. Safety of your property, protection for your loved ones, yadda yadda?"
    "Jacques grinned, as unshaken by Jezeras threatening behaviour as he had been from Andras."
    jacq "My half of the city is worth more than that. Im afraid Im going to have to ask for more."
    je "Oh?"
    "Jacques walked to the center of the hilltop, where all eyes would drift towards him. Then, he went down on one knee, with one fist over his heart."
    jacq "If you are to take this city, you need someone who knows how to run it. I doubt there are many with experience in managing a place as riotous and simply massive as Rastedel."
    jacq "I will hand you the city. But, as a package deal, I will be named the city's new governor."
    "Andras was quicker to respond then Jezera. He didnt even blink at the deal."
    an "Denied."
    an "We already have a servant lined up for the job."
    "Thats when Rowan jumped in. He placed himself at Jacques side."
    ro "No you dont. I know your plans."
    show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan felt the eyes of the demon twins turn to glares. This was an act of defiance, even if it was just a small one."
    ro "Someone needs to be in charge of the city, to help it rebuild and become a stable part of your empire. Jacques is an able administrator, he knows the city and its people better than anyone you could pick. I stand with his suggestion."
    "Jezera looked cautiously from Rowan to Jacques, placing a nail to her lips."
    an "How do we know you wont betray us?"
    show jacques happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    jacq "Because your armies will be occupying the city. And if I tried, my head would be on a spike within hours of an attempt."
    show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve
    an "If you were lucky, it would only be that."
    jacq "Exactly. Id be a fool to attempt to defy you."
    an "Im glad you understand."
    "Andras flashed a smile. It was meant to be intimidating, no doubt, but Rowan couldnt help but notice how his stern posture had loosened."
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
    je "It is one thing to receive our clemency; it is a different thing entirely to be given power by us. The latter requires a somewhat higher level of submission. Are you prepared to do show such subservience?"
    show jacques neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Jacques lowered his gaze to the ground, adopting the position of a loyal knight."
    jacq "I am."
    show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
    "Jezera and Andras looked to each other. Most of the debate between them was in the body language. Jacques held his pose, but Rowan couldnt help but notice a bead of sweat build on the side of his head."
    je "I remain unconvinced. What say you, brother?"
    an "Hrmmph."
    "Andras tapped his fingers on the pommel of his sword."
    an "He seems both suitably humbled and of the proper skillset. We will have to put his devotion to the test. But, I see no issue with his elevation."
    "Jezera turned back to the waiting humans with a sigh."
    je "Very well. We accept your terms."
    "Jacques started to rise."
    show jacques happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    jacq "I have one more request. I have some...reforms Ive been meaning to make to the city. If I was to serve as governor, Id like the authority to enact them."
    show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve
    "If Jacques was hoping for rote acceptance, he didnt get it. As relaxed as Andras had become, he was fully able to snap right back to anger. In a single jagged motion, Andras slung the great broadsword over his shoulder."
    an "You just got the job, and are already talking about such matters? You should be grateful you still have a {i}head{/i}, worm."
    show jacques neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Jacques recoiled. That one had finally put him off guard."
    jacq "Right. Of course. A matter for another time, then."
    an "Get a move on back to your men. Prepare the surrender and await further instruction."
    "Andras pointed towards the city using the weapon. Jacques gave Rowan the briefest of uncomfortable glances before making for his horse."
    jacq "Of course, Master Andras."
    hide jacques with dissolve
    "When Jacques horse began to fade back into the distance, Rowan began to rise. Certainly, that could have gone better, but he had at least managed to get Jacques into the intended position. Now he simply had to-"
    an "Were not done yet, Rowan."
    "Rowan blinked."
    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    je "In truth, wed learned about your difficulties before you arrived."
    je "Half a burning city is simply not what you promised us, Rowan. You told us that you would give us the entire thing, down to the last, disgusting hovel."

    je "Tell me, love. Where are my hovels?"
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan shifted in place. This was not good. Not good at all."
    ro "I do not have them."

elif rastAlly == "crevette":

    "Rowan and Patricia dismounted their horses. At the sight of the new arrivals, Jezera rose from her rock and drew close. Rowan bowed his head to her, but the demoness slid past him to give Patricia a kiss on the cheek."
    show patricia happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    patr "Mistress. Master. It is good to finally meet you."
    "Patricia went down on two knees, with her hands swept to the side in utter subservience."
    if rowanCharm == True:
        "Rowan could not suppress an involuntary nod. Hed been worried that Patricia might not be able to suppress her irascible side. But, he underestimated her ability to act deferentially."
        "Though, he doubted shed be disciplined enough to keep up the act over the long term...."
    je "And you must be Lady Patricia. How marvelous. I have heard tales of you."
    "Jezera turned back to Rowan with a playful grin and a finger to her lips."
    je "But Rowan! You didn't say she was such a beauty."
    "Andras stood silently and watched. Rowan knew the demon well enough by now to know the way his eyes trailed over Patricia. He was appraising her, He was deciding if he wanted her."
    if rowanCharm == False:
        patr "You flatter me, My Lady. Truly. But, the matter I am here for must take precedence."
        patr "I came today because it has been said that you have a wonderful way of rewarding subordinates for a job well done."

        "Jezera gave a girlish giggle and bid Patricia back to feet with a hand on her back."
        je "Oh indeed. Ive heard a great deal of your plight. I assure you that me and my brother are the type much more inclined to"
        "Yet, even when Patricia was back on two feet, Jezeras hand didnt pull away."
        je "...Treasure a woman of your particular talents."
    else:
        patr "Rowan promised that should I aid him in taking the city for you, that he would secure me a suitable reward."

        "Jezera gave a girlish giggle and bid Patricia back to feet with a hand on her back."
        je "Why, of course. Rowan was acting on our behalf, after all. It only is fair that we pay the due. Besides, I assure you that my brother and I are the type to"
        "Yet, even when Patricia was back on two feet, Jezeras hand didnt pull away."
        je "...Treasure a woman of your particular talents."
        "Patricia gave a slightly strained smile and didnt particularly move into the touch. That was bad. If hed directed her loyalty to the twins, would she be sexually open to them too? It would be best not to test it."
    "Rowan sighed and cut into the conversation. He went to one knee, sword drawn and placed in front of him. A dark parody of the kind of knight whose body now littered the hillside."
    ro "The deed you have asked of me is complete. Duke Werden is dead, and the High Arbitron is in our custody. The gates of Rastedel are open to you."
    ro "You are now the Masters of the Realm of Rosaria."
    "There was a pause. Jezera stood with Patricia, one armed scooped around the shorter womans waist. Andras stood perched overlooking the cliff. The absence of any reaction was itself a worrying sign."
    je "That's very good. Only-"
    show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve
    an "How much of the city do you control?"
    ro "Hmmm?"
    "Rowan kept up his triumphant smile, but inwardly, he was feeling anything but."
    an "We are not blind. We are not stupid. That city is on fire. We had not been informed in advance that the city would be fucking kindling."
    je "And you would not {i}believe{/i} the delicious rumors I've been hearing about last night."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I must admit. I'm rather surprised to hear you show interest in such things. Do you object to the harm done to the home of mere peasants? I am inspired by your humanitarian drive."
    "Rowan hoped his tone here could spare him some grief, but he was mistaken."
    an "Answer my question, knave."
    an "How much of the city do you control?"
    "Andras drew his sword from the ground and slung it over his shoulder. His eyes honed in on Rowan with hawk-like intensity. This was not something Rowan would be able to wriggle out of."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Half. Give or take."
    ro "Some of the merchants and their mercenaries have holed up in scattered pockets in the south east. Though theyre leaderless. Most of the slums are a patchwork of impromptu barricades and fortifications, as well. Easily swept aside, in the coming days."
    ro "None of the resistance is organized. It should be easily crushed. But, that will take time."
    "A bead of sweat ran down Rowans cheek."
    an "Time that you dont have, do you?"
    ro "No. Time I dont have."
    "Rowan felt his muscles tense up. His hand ran slightly closer along the ground towards his sword."
    ro "I did warn you about the prospects of some of nobles contesting your for the city. It was a matter of some discussion. Clearly, our deal had allowed for that."
    an "I aint mad about that part. Its a city full of well-armed cockroaches scurrying about behind their toothpick fortifications. A nest of vermin that Im going to have to root out, one by one, because of {i}your{/i} fucking failures."
    if rowanCharm == True:
        "Seeing the way Rowan was being pressed, his servant jumped in."
        patr "To control so much already is an accomplishment. There were several points where it seemed like it would go worse, but Rowan took decisive command."
        "But, if the demon heard her, he didnt acknowledge it."
else:

    "Rowan approached slowly, then went down to one knee. His eyes briefly swept the chaos of the city behind him. Smoke filled the sky."
    if society_type == "feudalism":
        ro "Emperor. Empress. It is done. The defenders of Rastedel have been scattered and defeated. The Baron is dead. The gate has been destroyed."
    else:
        ro "My Lord. My Lady. It is done. The defenders of Rastedel have been scattered and defeated. The Baron is dead. The gate has been destroyed."
    ro "You are now the Master and Mistress of Rosaria."
    je "So we are."
    je "Certainly, this will be a day for the history books. I havent moved in and Im already thinking of how Im going to remodel the city."
    je "Excited for that, Rowan?"
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan kept his head low. Easier to not show them his strained expression that way."
    ro "Very."
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
    je "There does appear to be one problem though?"
    "Rowan felt a bead of sweat on his temple. Best not to show himself as anything besides the dedicated servant here."
    ro "Yes, Mistress?"
    je "Well you see, there is the little matter of-"
    an "Stop toying with him."
    "The large demon jabbed a finger at the hills behind the city. In the distance, the outlines of a crowd in flight could be seen."
    an "The rats are scurrying out. Hundreds and hundreds of them. Half the damned city must be out in the hills."
    ro "I see."
    ro "Surely, we can send outriders to harass them. Most will be on foot. Perhaps try to maximize our spoils of war?"
    show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve
    an "Im not asking for fucking tactical advice, knave."
    "Andras voice came out in a hiss."
    show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Surely, dear Rowan, you understand the cause of my brother's anger here."
    je "...Especially when one considers your role in all of those juicy potential prisoners sneaking out the back."
    "Rowan shifted slightly in place."
    ro "My role?"
    "Jezera took an apple from her basket and bit into it. Raw juices ran down her chin, staining her skin with sugar. "
    show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
    je "Duke Werden. You didnt kill him."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan nodded."
    ro "He survived, yes. There were more guards than I expected and they got my cheek."
    "He motioned to the scrape on his cheek. In all of the insanity of the previous night, hed barely noticed it was still there. Certainly it was his shoulder that hurt much more now."
    ro "The old fox proved wiser than anticipated. But, he still made critical errors. His murder of the Baron proved all the help I needed to turn the situation around. Very typical of that old prune."
    ro "It is a stroke of luck that I was there and able to recognize the renewed opportunity and salvage the situation. Another man might have let the moment pass."
    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    "Jezera looked as though she were suppressing a laugh."
    je "My word, youre saying we should be thankful then? Thats adorable."
    show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
    "Andras stepped back in, the glare never having left his face. He was close enough as to leave Rowan trapped in his shadow."
    an "Salvaged?"
    "Andras spat to the side. His eyes settled on the burning edifice of the Codifice. Even from here, the blaze could be seen leaping from its bell towers."
    an "Servant. Tell me the truth. How much of the city did this salvaged plan of yours actually put into your hands?"
    an "How much do you control?"
    "Rowan shifted in place."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Slightly less than half"
    ro "Some of the merchants and their mercenaries have holed up in scattered pockets in the southeast. Though theyre leaderless. "
    ro "Most of the slums are a patchwork of impromptu barricades and fortifications, as well. Easily swept aside, in the coming days."
    ro "The Noble district is largely empty of fighting men and will be easily held...but, thats not to the situations credit..."
    ro "None of the resistance is organized. It should be easily crushed. But, that will take time."
    "Rowans vision blurred for a split second. He truly had lost a great deal of blood overnight. If the twins decided to kill him now, hed have even less chance than normal..."
    an "Time that you dont have, do you?"
    ro "No. Time I dont have."

"Andras drew closer. His shadow overtook Rowan. Another man might shiver in fear. Certainly, Rowan felt the strong impulse to do so. Even he couldnt stop himself from squirming slightly in place."
"Meanwhile, Jezera just laughed to herself."

je "Oh lighten up, servant. Were not going to kill you. You did about as well as a human could be expected in the circumstances... just not well enough to meet the terms of our arrangement."

an "My boys will need to do the hard work of clearing out any who still resist us. Bloody work. Made all the more dangerous because my dumb servant lost control of the situation."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan furiously shook his head."

ro "It was all that could be done in the circumstances. The Barons death was an unexpected-"


show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

je "We know."

an "We just dont care."

if rowanCharm == True:
    "Patricias eyebrows narrowed. He thought she was about to break the subservient act, but to her credit, she held her tongue."

"Rowan sighed. Excuses were not earning much traction here. The plan had fallen apart and everyone knew it."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "I will, of course, accept whatever punishment you consider fit in light of my failures."

an "Not you. Them."

"He swung his blade towards the burning city beneath them."

je "Dearest Brother and I had discussed the...obvious state of your fine city. You did not fulfill our terms exactly. So it stands to reason that we cannot fulfill your terms exactly either."

an "Hard to keep my men from doing a bit of plundering when they got rebels to crush."

"He flashed a sharp-toothed grin."

an "Heres the new deal. You did some of what we wanted. Some, but not all. So were going to spare Rastedel from {i}some{/i} of a sack. The mercenaries have a map of the city. Ive marked out the safe zones. The Palace. The Main Boulevard. "
an "Anyone who goes there is saying they submit to us and to whatever we plan to do with them. And anyone who doesnt?"

"Andras answered his own question with nothing besides a deep belly laugh."

if rowanCharm == True:

    "His eyes slowly peeled back to the burning city in disbelief. To his side, Patricia was doing the same. Color had drained from both of their faces."
else:
    "Rowan looked back to the city in disbelief."

ro "There are a hundred thousand people in Rastedel"

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    ro "You cant do this"
else:

    ro "You cant do something so stupid..."

"He felt something brush against his shoulder. Jezera ran her nail down his shoulder. Her smile was no less menacing than her brothers."

je "See, thats the funny part hero. We can do"
je "Whatever We Want."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan jumped to his feet, as much from the sudden touch as from his unmoored emotions."

menu:
    "Object furiously.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption < 61:
            "Rowan did something that might well have got him killed. He jabbed a finger at Andras. But, the demon didnt even blink."
            ro "I have not forgotten the atrocity that happened after Astarte. I {i}specifically{/i} requested this not happen to Rastedel. That was my terms."
            show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
            an "Bold to insist on terms you didnt meet."
            "Rowan shifted tactics, gesticulating wildly."
        else:
            show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "You wanted the city? There. Look at it: The gates are a ruin, Their armies are crushed. The population is defenseless. Youve won!"
        an "Half of it. You came to us with half. I have to take the rest."
        if rastAlly == "werden":
            an "And thats if I was inclined to be generous. Im not."
        "Rowan sputtered, casting about desperately for something he could say or do to stop this. His body and mind were both hitting the limit of human exhaustion, but he had to find a way."
        if rowanCharm == True:
            patr "Surely whatever resistance remaining would be mere crud beneath your boot, Master. Theyd never be able to beat you."
            an "Beat me? No. Annoy me? Yes."
            "Patricia fell silent once more. Eyes wide and frantic."
        ro "Surely, you know this is a bad idea! Rastedel is the economic engine of this entire country. Our war effort gets the most from a surviving and thriving Rastedel."
        "Andras just yawned."
        an "The war effort gets the most from my soldiers getting the rewards they fought for. Gold, Wine, Pussy, Plunder."
        an "If youre so damn worried about the economic engine, well just add the citys ironwork district to the safe zones."
        "Andras reply was nonsense, but Rowan didnt have the brainpower left to explain the complex inner workings of a citys economy."
        if rastAlly == "jacques":
            ro "What about Jacques?"
            ro "He doesnt know the extent of the plans. Do you think your new governor would have agreed to surrender the city if he knew you plan to destroy it?"
            "Rowan looked to Andras for an answer, but it was Jezera who stepped in."
            show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
            je "You were the one who told us we had to keep him. If he complains, well kill him and find someone else. Im sure loyal Doran Raeve could sufficetechnically."
            "Andras put a hand to his chin. Had Rowan actually reached him?"
            an "If he is to make the city function more smoothly for us, then it would be acceptable to throw him a bone."
            an "Where is his centre of power?"
            show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
            je "The Merchant Quarter in the South East, and the Brewery district in the north."
            "Jezera jumped in before Rowan could. The demoness had been paying closer attention to Rastedel politics then she had let on to him."
            an "We will simply add the territory that belongs to his faction to the safe zones. They will have to submit to occupation, but otherwise we can leave him to his spoils."
            je "Sensible. If anything, it would ensure him greater power over his new subjects in the aftermath."
            "Rowans clenched fist shook. Certainly, any clemency he could eke out was good, but that still left untold thousands in mortal danger."
            ro "If he were here, Jacques would agree with me. The entire city needs to be preserved if you want the most from the conquest."
            show jezera happy at midright with dissolve



            je "Your little friend isnt here though, Rowan. And it wouldnt matter much if he were."
        elif rastAlly == "crevette":
            if rowanCharm == True:
                show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                "Rowan searched frantically for another play. He turned to Patricia, who herself was barely keeping the facade of calm."
                ro "Being governor of the city was what was promised to you. Surely you object to the plundering of your own future territory?"
                patr "Indeed!"
                patr "The reward I was promised for my service was control of the city. Not the ashes of the city. Surely to destroy it would be a violation?"
                show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
                "Jezera chimed in with a giggle."
                je "Im surprised you care about trifles such as the lives of cobblers and wine sellers. Surely you recognize the value of {i}loyalty{/i}."
                "Patricia bowed her head."
                patr "Of course, Mistress. Of course."
                patr "But, I was promised what I was owed. Thats all I want. What I was owed."
                patr "So you cant destroy it."
                "Andras gave a cruel laugh."
                an "Oh quit your worrying. Therell be a city standing afterwards. If anything, it means you get to make the city to your liking. There will be a lot more space for building new projects when Im done."

                "Jezera lazily prowled over to Andras side and started to whisper in his ear. Rowan strained to listen, but whispering discreetly was an art Jezera had mastered."
                "Andras nodded a few times and occasionally shook his head. Rowan watched each gesture in grueling suspense. The fate of the city was held in those slight movements."
                an "Tell me, my new servant."
                an "What parts of the city are your power base? Whose support do you use to maintain power and influence?"
                "Patricia gave Rowan a confused glance."
                patr "I suppose the purples, mostly. Im the most seasoned administrator among Duke Werdens-"
                patr "Well, the former Duke Werdens allies."
                je "My dear brother was asking where theyre based. Surely there is a physical location that these purples reside?"
                patr "..."
                patr "The noble quarter, mostly. The South West of the city."
                "Jezera clapped her hands together."
                je "Excellent. Then well ensure your rule is a secure one by avoiding a large scale sack of the area. Right, brother?"
                show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
                an "A shame. I bet all those gold assed stuffed shirts have great spoils lying around for the taking."
                an " But, well just have to make due without the noble quarter."

                je "That should be sufficient to help you with constructing your own unique spin on the city, should it not? To give you what youre owed?"
                patr "..."
                patr "I suppose that would be fair, Mistress."
                "Rowan lowered his head. There was only so much Patricia could push without blowing cover and losing everything and they both knew it."
            else:
                show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                "Rowan turned to Patricia. Until now, shed mostly been observing the conversation. It was a marvel how she could be so impassive about all of this."
                ro "Surely you object to this?"

                "Patricia bit her thumb, looking from Rowan to the Twins and back."
                patr "That all depends, of course. Surely the ungrateful little mites deserve it. But, I do have to wonder. I was promised everything I was owed. This promise is not affected by Rowans failures, correct?"
                show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
                "Jezera chimed in with an eager clap of our hands."
                je "Oh, of course not, my dear! You played your part to perfection. When we are done {i}cleaning{/i} up the mess, we will hand the city to you. "
                je "We pay our dues."
                show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
                "Rowan blinked in shock. Patricia was about to condemn the city to calamity."
                ro "You cannot be serious. You know many of the people who live here! You-"

                patr "Know and dislike. I served them as a glorified janitor for {i}decades{/i}, and what was the thanks I got? A desk job and not a wit of respect? You had much the same role, I think. We will not be missing much for their absence."
                patr "So long as the foundation is still there, that just means more room to rebuild. In truth, I long suspected that the original planner of Rastedel was rather daft."

                "Her uncertain expression broke. Now she openly smiled."
                patr "{i}My{/i} Rastedel will be different."
                show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                "Rowans clenched fist shook."
                if avatar.corruption > 30:
                    "He had been the one to bring her to the fold. Seeing her loyalties shift away from him so easily made him feel like something had been stolen from his very hands."
        else:
            "Rowan was alone here, and he knew it. Even if he brought Duke Raeve back up, he doubted the bloated fool would stick up for anything."
            "Rowan was alone."
        if avatar.corruption < 61:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan looked around frantically, as if searching for something, anything, he could do to persuade them to see reason. When he found nothing, he sank to both knees."
            ro "Please. Dont do this. Extract a tithe from the people. Ask for slaves to be brought out."
            ro "Dont sack a city of a hundred thousand."

            "Jezera just laughed lightly."
            je "Oh Rowan. Oh sweet sweet Hero. So brave. So bold. Always trying to save everyone, even now."
        else:
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan looked around frantically, as if searching for something, anything, he could do to persuade them to see reason. But, he found nothing in his gaze but the endless line of Orcs waiting to plunder the defenseless city."
            ro "..."
            ro "Youre making a massive mistake."

            "Jezera just chuckled lightly to herself."
            je "I thought wed beaten the hero streak out of you by now. Yet, here you are: still trying to save everyone."
            je "Seems you still have a trace of that old sickness in your system."
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        "Jezera turned to a nearby orc guardsmen."
        je "Tell the sack to go ahead as planned. "
        if rastAlly == "crevette":
            "Patricia jumped in."
            patr "I brought my seal with me. I will include orders for the surrender to deliver to the remaining defenders."
        "Then she turned back to Rowan, her eyebrows narrowing and lip tightening."
        je "And quit with this little tantrum of yours before we change our minds about exempting you from personal consequences."
        an "Indeed. The whining has become grating."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
            "If Rowan heard their words, he did not react. He simply stood frozen in place, horrified beyond words."
            "Hed believed this entire time that if he just went along with what they said, reigned in the worst of their impulses and assuaged their rotten egos, then he could have saved countless lives."
            "Now, faced with the ruin of his own assumptions, all he could do was look down at his stained hands."
        elif avatar.corruption > 60:
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan raged internally. Did these short-sighted fools not realize the disaster this would bring? How it would ruin the chances of systematically flipping wavering lords to their side?"
            "What power in the universe would create creatures so willing to let their cruelty get the better of their prudence?"
        else:
            "Rowan recoiled in horror at the twins command. He had compromised so much of himself."
            "Hed believed this entire time that if he just went along with what they said, reigned in the worst of their impulses and assuaged their rotten egos, then he could have saved countless lives."
            "At times, he had even agreed with their choices. The nobles of Rastedel were rotten to the core. So long as he could constrain the twins worst impulses, he could make a better world."
            "What a jape what a mummers fool he was..."





"From his vantage point, Rowan was able to observe the horde of orcs swarming into Rastedel. From on high they were like green ants. As they passed through the gates, the sound of screaming rose from the city."




if battleChoice == "thrill" and rastAlly != "werden":

    "As he watched, Rowan couldnt help but feel a small rush of the same thrill hed felt back at the bloody field of Astarte. What was being done to the helpless city was horrible, to be sure. But, it was still of great magnitude. "
    "Was it not, at least, impressive he could accomplish a feat like this?"
    if avatar.corruption < 61:
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "He shook his head. Who could be proud of such a thing? He had to be insane."

show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

"Andras approached him, cracking his knuckles."

an "Why watch from up here? All that fun happening, and were not a part of it?"
an "Were getting closer to the action."





ro "Id rather remain up here."
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
"Rowan furrowed his eyebrows. Did he truly have to bear witness to such a horror from up close?"
an "Then its a good thing Im not giving you a choice."
"There was nothing to be done. Argument was clearly pointless with the man. Rowan stumbled along after Andras. Each step was heavy, as though taken at the bottom of a lake."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"Jezera waved at them as they left, clearly content to stay perched on the hilltop."

je "Have fun, you two! Dont forget to be on time for our coronation. Its sure to be a magnificent event."

if rastAlly == "werden":
    je "...I suppose I do need to give a debriefing to the new governor now."
    "The last thing Rowan heard from her was a laboured sigh."

elif rastAlly == "crevette":
    "She wrapped her arms around Patricias waist. The short noblewoman, of course, didnt offer any resistance."
    je "Stay with me, darling. Lets have a little chat"
    if rowanCharm == True:
        "Patricia gave Rowan a concerned glance. But, right now, he had bigger things to worry about."




label rastSack:

if rastAlly == "jacques" and rastBattleVictory == True:
    $ rastSackLevel = 1

elif rastAlly == "jacques" and rastBattleVictory == False:
    $ rastSackLevel = 2

elif rastAlly == "crevette" and rowanCharm == True and rastBattleVictory == True:
    $ rastSackLevel = 2

elif rastAlly == "crevette" and rowanCharm == True and rastBattleVictory == False:
    $ rastSackLevel = 3

elif rastAlly == "crevette" and rowanCharm == False and rastBattleVictory == True:
    $ rastSackLevel = 3
else:

    $ rastSackLevel = 4


scene bg31 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

"On their way through the gates, Andras stopped to spit on a segment of debris. Rowan was confused until he saw destroyed holy symbols of Solansia carved into the edifice."

an "Nice try, cunts."

"Rowan had thought to ask him about it but utterly lost the thread a moment later. Past the gate, he could see the full insanity of the morning hit him."
"Fires lept from roof to roof, screams echoed out from all sides. He was only at the entrance of the city, but he could already see the distant shapes of galloping horses and crowds in flight."

if rastSackLevel > 2:
    "Rowan had to jump back suddenly. Mere moments after crossing the threshold, a man came tumbling from the top of the wall. The body landed close enough that some of the splatter struck his face."
    "Andras chuckled and wiped some blood from his chest."
    an "Keep on moving, Servant. We've got a lot to see."
    an "What would a sack be without a bit of blood-letting? You were in the battle. Do you know where the fighting is?"
    if avatar.corruption < 61:
        "Rowan sighed with exhaustion. This was torture."
        ro "...Yes."
    else:
        "Rowan shifted in place slightly."
        ro "I think I know a place."
    an "Excellent. Lead on."
else:

    "He squinted. The crowd mostly seemed in the midst of surrender to a band of mercenaries. There simply would not be much resistance in the face of the demons overwhelming power."
    show andras angry at midright with dissolve
    "Andras grunted."
    an "I like it. Still, the bloodletting is rather tame. I shouldnt have accepted so many of your sniveling requests."
    "Andras sighed."
    an "Im just too generous. A lesson for the future."
    show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
    an "Lead me to the central boulevard. Lets see how my new subjects are getting acclimated to the new order."

if rastSackLevel > 2:
    scene cg570 with fade
    pause 3
    show cg571 with dissolve
    pause 3
    show cg572 with dissolve
    show andras smirk behind cg572
    show rowan necklace concerned behind cg572
    pause 3
    "They had arrived in the middle of a side street off the main boulevard near where a company of Marianne aligned-guardsmen had been holding out. The scene was a slaughter."
    "A few guardsmen still fought on, but most were dead or dying. Everywhere he looked, demon soldiers were slaughtered the hopelessly outnumbered guardsmen. Those on horseback raced to avoid being boxed in by the menacing hoard."
    "Wounded human soldiers crawled along the blood drenched stones, looking for some miracle escape from the carnage. Smirking orcs and goblins prowled looking for those with signs of life."
    if rastSackLevel == 4:
        "Most would not see salvation. The corpse piles grew and grew."
    an "Now this is a show."
    "Andras picked Rowan up and flew him to a nearby rooftop, where they could watch the massacre uninterrupted."

    $ sack1Count = 0
    $ shatterHornSeen = False
    $ cutThroatsSeen = False
    $ handfulOfTrinketsSeen = False
    $ danceInTheAirSeen = False
    $ pleadingManSeen = False

    label sack1Menu:

    menu:
        "The shatter horn." if shatterHornSeen == False:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ shatterHornSeen = True
            $ sack1Count += 1
            "A final circle of defenders formed ranks near an archway. With their shield wall to protect them they stayed strong, even as men fell around them. But, their composure would be broken not by arms but by sound."
            "The origin was an orcish shatter horn, unleashed by the leader of a fresh troop arriving at the scene. Such instruments were known more for their ear-destroying volume than their melodies. Its deep hard blast screeched of war and death."
            "All across the square, hands went to ears. Rowans included. For a moment, there was something louder than the burning and screaming that came from every direction."
            "A few guardsmen dropped their shields to protect themselves from the painful sonic attack. One man went to the ground screaming."
            "The sudden distraction and panic lasted just long enough for a group of attackers to rush through the wall, stabbing, striking, and breaking the defenders."
            if rastSackLevel == 4:
                "In the distance, another brutal horn cry answered. The same blood sport was occurring all across the city."
            jump sack1Menu







        "The handful of trinkets." if handfulOfTrinketsSeen == False:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ handfulOfTrinketsSeen = True
            $ sack1Count += 1
            "Refugees came running at the side of the road. Most were rushing towards the main boulevard. The Safe Zone. The Bloodmeen soldiers didnt do much to obstruct their progress."
            "Theyd be getting a payday from them soon enough. But, that doesnt mean that no one got in the way."
            "A merchant on the run found himself being thrown to the ground by an attacker. But, not one of the invaders."
            "One of the guardsmen, whod moments before been standing firm, had apparently decided there were no longer consequences for plunder. He slammed the merchant to the ground, grabbing as much in gold and jewels as he could sweep into his arms."
            if rastSackLevel == 4:
                "The merchant gasped and squirmed as his former defender started to choke the life from him."
            "The orcs seemed to find this all rather amusing. Rather than attacking, they stood on the sidelines, cheering for one side or the other in the desperate struggle."
            if rastSackLevel == 4:
                "But, their hesitation only lasted as long as the entertainment. When the merchant lay dead on the ground, they closed in on the newly wealthy guardsmen."
            jump sack1Menu

        "The dance in the air." if danceInTheAirSeen == False:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ danceInTheAirSeen = True
            $ sack1Count += 1
            "Far overhead, two figures danced in the sky. A guardsmen whod be swooped from the killing grounds by an eager demoness. He screamed and struggled, but could not break her iron grip."
            "Where the unfortunate captive was being taken, Neither Rowan nor, likely, the unfortunate captive know. The sad truth was that he stood a better chance of survival in her floating embrace then in the massacre below."
            if rastSackLevel == 4:
                "The demoness licked her lips with greed."
            jump sack1Menu

        "The pleading man." if pleadingManSeen == False:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ pleadingManSeen = True
            $ sack1Count += 1
            "His eyes turned down to a lightly armed peasant man, caught in an orcish womans deadly vice grip. Had he been some unfortunate resident? A volunteer fighter from the night before?"
            "Rowan could ever so faintly hear the words that rasped out from his lips."
            sold "Wait. Please. I have a hidden treasure stash. I can tell you where it is. I can make you quite rich..."
            "The orcess flashed her tusks."
            femorc "I no all bout how ta find treasure."
            "She pointed around, gesturing from building to building. Each unguarded and many built from lavishly carved stone."
            femorc "Wha da I neeta go plain hide n seek for?"
            "The mans lips quivered. He didnt even manage another please before her hands closed over his neck."
            jump sack1Menu

        "Continue." if sack1Count > 0:
            pass

    "Andras laughed and clapped his hands. Each fresh kill made him lean closer and closer to the action."
    if avatar.corruption < 61:
        "Rowan stumbled to the side of the building and retched. The battle the previous night had been brutal, but compared to this it was a stroll through the countryside. This was more akin to a barnyard culling."
        ro "Please. No more"
        ro "Something else. Anything else."
    else:
        "Rowan watched the scene with a glare etched on his face. These were men and women in their prime. Hardy fighters. Some of them could have been co-opted for the armies. Others would have made fine workers."
        "This was mindless violence. Worse than a tragedy, a mistake."
        "Surely you dont mean to park yourself here the entire time. There is an entire citys worth of chaos to consume."
        ro "The main boulevard is nearby, too..."
    "Andras laughed to himself."
    an "Too much of a pussy to enjoy a bit of sport, huh? Alright, well continue our tour."

scene cg573 with fade
show andras smirk behind cg573
show rowan necklace concerned behind cg573
pause 3

"Andras took Rowan to a spot on the main boulevard, just a short walk to the Codifice district. Upon arrival, they found the scene in chaos. That this was a designated surrender zone did not leave it free from insanity."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Rowan gawked."

"Some of it was violence. Fighting between cut-throats or the last desperate efforts of guardsmen and knights who had not given up the street."

if rastSackLevel > 2:
    "A few of the riders from the massacre on the side street had even made it this far. But, wherever someone tried to resist, they were swiftly crushed. There were just too many invaders."

"However, most of the street was consumed by the fate of those whod surrendered their lives into the hands of their new Masters. The demon army was not known for sexual restraint, and where they took power came celebrations in the form of a vast orgy."
"Men fucked women. Men fucked men. Women fucked women. Cubi flew around seeking fresh conquests and using their pheromones to raise the lust to a fever pitch."
"No one he saw struggled or truly tried to resist. Their consent bought them protection. Indeed, many had gone from passive acceptance to desperate fornication."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "The sight drew a smile to his face. Now, this was a type of depravity he could get behind."

$ sack2Count = 0
$ stoneGrandmotherSeen = False
$ perilousPleasureSeen = False
$ greatPlunderingSeen = False
$ loversSeen = False
$ actOfMercySeen = False
$ sortingOfSpoilsSeen = False
$ thePitSeen = False
$ newSteedSeen = False

label sack2Menu:

menu:
    "The stone grandmother." if stoneGrandmotherSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ stoneGrandmotherSeen = True
        $ sack2Count += 1
        "Far above, a bloody succubus took perch on the head of the broken statue of Baroness Casamira IV, Baron Casimirs Grandmother. The demoness was like an eagle, scanning the horizon looking for new prey."
        "Her teeth flashed bloody fangs."
        if rastSackLevel > 1:
            "In her hand was the severed head of a woman. The womans blood ran from her lips. Another lost soul among thousands."
        jump sack2Menu

    "The perilous pleasure." if perilousPleasureSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ perilousPleasureSeen = True
        $ sack2Count += 1
        "From another window, a man leaned back so far, that he almost fell. It was clear that he had little control of himself."
        "After all, a ravenous succubus had him by the legs and was bobbing her head into his dick. He groaned and swayed, trying to grab on to a nearby window so as not to fall out. But, he didnt kick at the demoness making a toy of his cock. He was too far gone."
        "His mindless groans echoed below."
        if rastSackLevel > 2:
            "His fingers started to slip, but the succubus held him firm with her inhuman strength. Why give up a new toy when you hadnt drained him down to his last drop."
            "But, even in this perilous position, he simply kept mindlessly pumping his hips."
        jump sack2Menu

    "The great plundering." if greatPlunderingSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ greatPlunderingSeen = True
        $ sack2Count += 1
        "Up on the balconies, Rowan saw abject humiliation in action. A rich older man reached out across the distance while a group of ruffians held him back."
        "Rowans eyes followed his hand. A younger woman, perhaps his wife or his daughter, was bent over a nearby railing and was getting used as a cocksleeve by a large and very brutish orc. Her fancy dress had been torn and modest breasts hung over the square below."
        "The part that truly struck Rowan was the expression she made as her new lover pounded her. An abject face of arousal as though she were being shown true bliss for the first time. Her puppy-dog like whimpering echoed down over the chaos."
        "She rocked and shook and threw her rear at the massive orc cock, as though it were her new god, and she was its submissive and eager acolyte. She was hungry. Even eager."
        "It contrasted with the tears and anguish of the grasping older man. The emasculation radiated from every element of his pose."
        "The Orc let out a long howl into the dark morning sky. A jet of white seed shot out, covering the womans back. His new lover matched his cry with one of her own, and she slumped over the railing half-drooling."
        if rastSackLevel > 1:
            "The sight of it left the older man pale and frozen. One of the thieves used the opportunity to ply golden rings from his fingers. The soundtrack to his own mugging was the satisfied sexual moans of a loved one."
        if rastSackLevel == 4:
            "Rowan winced. One of the thugs was pulling a dagger from behind his back"
        jump sack2Menu

    "The lovers." if loversSeen and rastSackLevel > 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ loversSeen = True
        $ sack2Count += 1
        "Amidst the chaos, a young woman curled up over a decapitated guardsmen. Her quaking body nursed his still form."
        if rastSackLevel > 2:
            wom "Ari...your eyes were always so pretty"
            "Even as the chaos swirled around her, she refused to leave his side. A falling horsemen near crushed her beneath a pair of hooves. But, She was catatonic. Unless she grasped the danger around her, she was doomed."
            if rastSackLevel == 3:
                "Thankfully, even amidst the danger, an older citizen came running to pull her to safety. It could have been a family member, but so too could it have been simply another citizen lost in a rapidly collapsing world."
        jump sack2Menu

    "The act of mercy." if actOfMercySeen == False and rastSackLevel < 4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ actOfMercySeen = True
        $ sack2Count += 1
        "As much as the sack brought out the bad, it could also bring out the good. Rowan saw an old man in a professional's robes fall to the road, knocked over by an accidental shove to the back. Someone helped him back to his feet. Only it wasnt a human."
        "Rowan raised an eyebrow. A goblin had helped him. His savior was dressed in loose merchants garb. No doubt one of the caravan goblins tagging along with the army to keep them supplied."
        "Not only did he helped the man up, but he even whispered scattered advice, pointing towards a route of escape."
        "Rowan scratched his head. Perhaps the two had known each other from the past? Goblin merchants often had extensive city contacts. But, it was also possible that it had simply been an act of unprompted kindness."
        jump sack2Menu

    "The sorting of spoils." if sortingOfSpoilsSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ sortingOfSpoilsSeen = True
        $ sack2Count += 1
        "A great many women and attractive young men had taken the square searching for protectors. By making themselves the woman of one of the conquerors they could ensure someone to keep them safe in the chaos of the sack."
        "Orcs, Mercenaries, and Bandits of all genders had their choice of willing playthings."
        "Rowan was stunned to even see a blond knight among the new playthings servicing their Masters. Rowan strained to make out her face or if he knew her, but it was hard with her mouth wrapped around her new owners cock."
        "Yet, not everyone seemed to agree on the sorting of the spoils. A pair of mercenaries, weapons drawn made for the tall orc. A knight made for an attractive prize."
        "But, if they thought the orc would give up his prize easily, they were mistaken. He slapped one across the face and gestured the other forward with terrifying malice in his eyes. He didnt even let his hand up from the back of his new slaves head. She had a job to do."
        if rastSackLevel == 1:
            "Next to the scuffle, a smaller orc put his arms around his own new girl, a fresh faced young woman with soft brunette hair. A strangely protective gesture"
            "Of course, once the larger orc had driven away the mercenaries, he went right back to guiding the brunettes hands to his cock. She had a job to do, after all."
        else:
            "The pair, one now nursing a black eye, exchanged a look. It was enough to make them consider the value of easier prey."
            "The entire time, the pretty blond knight was left sputtering on her new Masters cock. Not even a battle over her was enough to relieve her of her new duties."
        jump sack2Menu

    "The pit." if thePitSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ thePitSeen = True
        $ sack2Count += 1
        "Near the statue was a small decline in the road. It made an excellent spot for a fuckpit. It is where the demon army had taken the most eager women to indulge in carnality."
        "Whores, the repressed, the libertine. Those most suited to life without moralizing priests. They all engaged in eager depravity with their new overlords."
        "One such woman eagerly threw her body back and forth. She had eager orc lovers on both ends, and they ensured that whenever she drew back from one, she threw herself at the other. Back and forth. Back and forth."
        "Nearby, another woman bounced up and down on the cock of an especially ugly warrior. Her legs had wrapped around his and his arms easily held her up. In essence, her only contact with the ground was from the shaft she ground her sex against."
        "But, that alone was not enough. A masked goblin had perched himself right by the statues foot. If the woman to her side was taking two cocks, why not her? So, even as she bounded up and down on one cock, her face plunged at the cock of another."
        "Sucking and fucking. It was messy, it was loud, and it was obscene. The broken statue of Baroness Casamira IV was forced to watch it all. Her day was done."
        jump sack2Menu

    "The new steed." if newSteedSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ newSteedSeen = True
        $ sack2Count += 1
        "At the far edge of the central fuck pit, two orcesses were having something of a competition. A naked human man had been herded underneath them, and they were seeing who could ride him harder."
        "One powered her cunt to his face. The other to his cock. The two powerful women threw the entirety of their overwhelming strength at the task. They near pounding his face and his pelvis into the dirt."
        "Their new steed squirmed and wiggled beneath them. He thrust his hips and face up in a half-mad effort to be pleasing. Even still, Rowan could see the pounding their rough riding was taking on him."
        if rastSackLevel < 3:
            "They were merciful enough that when he went up sputtering, they gave him a few seconds of breathing before forcing him back down to continue the task."
        else:
            "If there was a disturbing part to it, it was the way that one of the orcesses kept on slamming her dagger down to the other side of them."
            if rastSackLevel == 3:
                "Eventually, he realized it was directed towards another man on the ground. She was stabbing the ground right next to his face to force him to cower."
            else:
                "Rowan thought he saw movement on the far side, but it was impossible to tell."
        "It was the orc whod been riding his cock who eventually won out. She threw her head back and roared in orgasm, even while her companion was still being worked over by their steeds obedient tongue."
        "When it was done, a bag of coins was slapped into the winners hands. The man was left sputtering and spent on the ground."
        jump sack2Menu

    "Continue." if sack2Count > 0:
        pass

scene cg574 with fade
pause 3
show cg575 with dissolve
show andras smirk behind cg575
show rowan necklace concerned behind cg575
pause 3

"At Andras behest, they counted along the road to the Codifice and the Central Square. Along the way, the scenes of looting, violence, and abject immorality lined the way."
"Wherever they went, people steered from their way. The demons knew who they served and Andras new subjects were smarter than to get in the way of their new overlord. Any soldier still fighting in this part of the city was too busy trying to stay alive to make a run for him."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "But, it was hard to focus on the attention to Andras when Rowan was more overwhelmed by the attention on himself."
    "Large eyes, which had been darkened moments before, lit up when he approached. But then, like clockwork, they would see whose company he kept."
else:

    "The most unbalancing part was perhaps not even the sights Rowan saw, but the sight he was to others. These poor helpless fools kept on greeting the sight of the Hero of Karst with hope, only to realize whose company he was keeping."

"The closer they got to the city square, the more intense the insanity became. The upper plaza was half-destroyed from fire. Its ashes were the home to scattered and near-random perversions. The last of the guardsmen had been killed or driven off."
"The scene broke down to individual tales of tragedy and conquest. Desperate bodies throwing themselves at one another without knowledge of what the future would bring. Broken and dazed Rosarians wandered the streets, some too catatonic to even speak."
"But, sometimes it was the former residents trying to make their way out with what they could keep on their backs. Most would not be able to save it from the roaming thieves."
"Here too, Andras kept his pace slow so they could take in the devastation."

$ sack3Count = 0
$ doomSpeakerSeen = False
$ lootCartSeen = False
$ fleshMarketSeen = False
$ freedOnesSeen = False
$ newPrizeSeen = False

label sack3Menu:

menu:










    "The loot cart." if lootCartSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ lootCartSeen  = True
        $ sack3Count += 1
        "The drive to plunder led to incredible extremes. Some of the buildings had been burned or damaged in the night. But, this was a wealthy district. If they collapsed, myriad treasures and coins might be lost to the rubble."
        "It was a family of caravan goblins, nimble and daring, who took on this task. A large cart had been parked in the squares center, defended by hard faced mercenaries. It was loaded with valuables ranging from coins to paintings."
        "Rowan watched in amazement as one clan member made a near three-story leap landing in a patch of soft grass and rolling to keep his momentum."
        "But, he was even more amazed when the Goblin lifted an expensive vase to the sky, entirely intact from the fall."
        "Another Goblin, one of the younger members of the brood, emerged right behind him, arms laden with jewelry."
        if rastSackLevel == 1:
            "He looked to the path his brother or cousin had taken but instead made for an impromptu ramp made from fallen stone. The other goblin giggled impishly."
        else:
            "But, before he could make it out, the building began to collapse in front of them. The foundation was too damaged. The other looters could only watch in horror, as he disappeared in the dust cloud."
        jump sack3Menu

    "The flesh market." if fleshMarketSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ fleshMarketSeen  = True
        $ sack3Count += 1
        "If there was one semblance of order still on the plaza, it was the impromptu market stall that had been set up. But, it was nothing like what might have been sold on the plaza before."
        merch "Its time for the opening bid! Shout out your opening bid!"
        "The old bearded merchant stood next to a demure young woman, naked and shackled. A crowd of men and women watched and put in bids."
        if rastSackLevel < 4:
            "Many of the customers wore the armour and leathers that marked them as mercenaries or opportunistic bandits. But, even many merchants and well brothel keepers had joined in the sale, hoping to pick up a pretty new toy at a bargain."
        else:
            "With few exceptions, the buyers were Mercenaries and opportunistic Bandits. Among the merchants and wealthy of Rastedel, most were busy trying to ensure they kept their heads."
        "Next to the scene, a red-headed peasant in nothing but a torn shirt shook. A man stood next to her with an encouraging hand along her waist. Fathers and brothers were bringing young women and the odd pretty boy to the market to barter."
        "The market offered safe survival for the new slave, albeit survival in chains. But, it also offered protection for the families of those who submit."
        if rastSackLevel > 1:
            "After the sale, most were not taken far. Women in chains and shackles were among those being fucked to the dirty ground seemingly inches away. In a world like this, why wait to get a taste of your new plaything?"
        "The redhead stepped up to the merchant. Dark faced men and women leered at her exposed form."
        "His hand shot between her legs, spreading it for everyone to see. It was telling of both the lust hazed environment and the girls own fetishes that being exposed brought the sparkle of juices from her."
        "A finger brushed over her clit and she shivered. Her potential owners let out hoots and hollers."
        merch "Next we have this beautiful bird. Twenty years of age. Barely used if I have heard correctly from her father."
        cust "Well be changin! "
        "A laugh went through the crowd. She hid her face."
        merch "Do we have a first bid?"
        "Before anyone could raise the bid, a blond-haired young man of similar age came running. He held aloft a large sack that made a clinking sound as he approached. He shouted out a surprisingly high bid."
        "The new slaves eyes went alight and a smile went to her face. Clearly, this was a man she knew."
        "A mercenary threw in another bid, but it was countered easily. The redhead near hopped in place."
        "Rowan marveled at how the young man had collected so much money. Perhaps hed been engaging in the looting too"
        if rastSackLevel < 3:
            merch "Going once. Going twice. Sold!"
            "Before the final word even left his mouth, the bound girl went running into the arms of the man whod purchased her. Her pale-faced father was left to scratch his head as he watched them share a passionate kiss."
            "But, in a situation like this, there was no way theyd make it back to private before celebrating. She threw herself to the wall and extended her rear to him."
            "A happy gasp burst from her as he entered her. Her body rocked with as much energy as her bindings would allow."
            "Their bodies were one. There was no more shame to be had in a city being consumed by sin."
        else:
            merch "Going once. Going twice. So-"
            "Suddenly, a hand flew into the air. A rotund old mercenary captain emerged from the crowd. He gave a number so large that the face of the young man and the girls father went white."
            oldmerc "Good hips on this one. Surely shes quite fertile."
            "The girl was marched into his arms, where his grubby fingers explored her, taking particular attention to her flat stomach and exposed pink folds. A weak whimper snuck from her lips."
            "The old mercenary dragged her over to a nearby wall and shaped her into position. Tears rolled down the blond mans face. Her face twisted in shock as his fat cock slammed into her."
            "He didnt pay her reaction much mind. He simply kept on pounding her until at least he eked a sound from her lips."
            "A moan of pleasure. The blond man looked away."
        "Soon, her eager moans joined in the seemingly endless sounds of lust emerging from every direction."
        jump sack3Menu

    "The freed ones." if freedOnesSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ freedOnesSeen  = True
        $ sack3Count += 1
        "For some, the fall of the city meant freedom, not slavery. Many women had spent their lives cloistered to the citys abbey as Selestine Sisters."
        "But, the goddess had abandoned Rastedel. The High Arbitron was gone and the Codifice soon would be nothing but ash."
        "Among the crowd engaging in carnal relations, Rowan found two former Sisters exploring their new freedom with each other."
        "Still in their habits. A busty Sister had her leg kicked up, exposing an absence of underclothing. Her companion was positioned behind her, with lips hovering close and fingers her lovers spread legs."
        selsis "Goddess yes. Fuck. Like a bitch...fuck me like a bitch..."
        "The Sister screeched out and bucked into the fingers. Years of pent up lust went into every roll of her hips. Her eyes glazed over and her body moved like an animal."
        if rastSackLevel > 1:
            "There was no way this was simply the pheromones of the Cubi raising the temperature. She must have always been a slut deep down."
        "Her veil fell to the ground. The habit she had worn for so long joined in. Now, it was a naked and wanton woman whom her lover toyed with. The other nun marveled with a slack jaw and red cheeks at the shamelessness of the other Sister."
        selsis "Ah! Woof! Woof!"
        "She barked like a dog and panted with her tongue. Juices dripped down her leg to the cobblestone. Her hips thrust wildly."
        "It was no surprise then when she exploded into a shaking and shivering orgasm. The other sister leaned back, staring at her hand with wide eyes. A barrier was breaking."
        if rastSackLevel < 4:
            selsis "Lets get you out of that ugly thing too, love~!"
        else:
            selsis "Woof~ Woof~"
            "In her mad frenzied lust, the naked animal went to the other woman and tore at her habit with her teeth. The smaller woman watched in awe as her clothes were torn. Then, her mouth opened and she started to pant."
            "On a nearby building, a Succubus watched with a dark smile."
        "Soon the other Sister was also rolling on the dirty ground, naked as the day she had come into this world. Their panting tongue swirled together, fluids mixing together."
        "Amidst the crowd of bodies in motion, they were soon lost. Two more depraved souls for the great awakening."
        jump sack3Menu

    "The new prize." if newPrizeSeen == False and rastSackLevel < 4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ newPrizeSeen  = True
        $ sack3Count += 1
        "One of the mercenaries, a powerful woman in black armor, was leading away a newly bought prize. The slave girl kept her low to not offender her new owner. But, this didnt seem to please the mercenary."
        "A hand pushed up her chin, and soft feminine lips met. The younger woman blushed hard. It was hard to believe that the girl had ever done anything with another woman before"
        "...But, based on the bashful smile left behind when the kiss broke, the girl didnt seem to much dislike it."
        "But, as she was adapting to one new sensation, another followed after. A leather glove slid between her legs and brushing against sensitive places. The slave girl let out a low moan while squirming in place. She was a puddle in her new owners fingers."
        jump sack3Menu

    "Continue." if sack3Count > 0:
        pass

scene cg576 with fade
show andras smirk behind cg576
show rowan necklace concerned behind cg576
pause 3 

"The Grand Codifice called out to them. The great pyre framed by its charred surviving exterior stood at the centre of everything. Once Andras had a clear view of it, nothing else was of real significance."
"The mighty structure had burned for long now that most of the inside had to have been consumed. Only the external shell of strong limestone now kept shape. But, it was already cracking from the heat. Soon, it too would collapse."
"They stood so close that the dancing flames were reflected in Andras dark eyes. Rowan had seen him like this before. Utterly transfixed."

an "..."

"He spoke in a whisper. For once he wasnt grinning or boasting."

an "This temple has stood for all Solansias Order. In all of his wars and struggles, my father never managed to conquer a realms capital."
an "I am greater now than he ever was."
an "..."

"Finally, he broke from the spell of the flames and looked to Rowan with a more familiar expression of excitement."

an "Sister is waiting for us at the Palace. It would not do if I was late to my own coronation, now would it?"





scene bg52 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"The long throne was empty. Little besides the broken window spoke to what had happened here mere hours before. The silence was broken only by the sounds of screams reverberating from across the river."
"Rowan sat on the steps alone. He wasnt processing, for there was too much process. He simply wanted to be alone."
"Which is why he was less than thrilled by the sound of heels clicking on the marble floor."

show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve

amer "Rowan."

show ameraine happy at midright with dissolve

amer "You look like shit. A mosquito bite could probably put you out of your misery."

ro "Hmph."

"Rowan did not meet her eyes."

amer "No thanks for my actions? Was your head so rattled that you dont remember that the only reason you arent a corpse is me?"

ro "..."

"Rowan finally looked up. He couldnt muster up the will to glare at her. His eyes were just tired. When he saw her, all the memories of her intervention during the battle returned."

amer "What are you?"

"She raised an eyebrow."

amer "What am I? Such a direct question. Not in the mood to talk anymore?"

"She sighed and took the seat beside Rowan. He grunted but otherwise didnt muster the energy to stop her."

amer "I suppose youve earned a modicum of information. Im not exactly alive. But, to call me deceased would be mistaken."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "A magical undead?"

"Rowan was no expert on the subject, so the answer only raised more questions. There were many different types of undead, ranging from the obscure to the more common. But, all were rarely seen outside a full demon war."
"Had Karnas been the one to have her raised? It might explain why the twins knew her."

amer "Perhaps."

show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve

amer "But naturally, that is why I found myself inclined to work with your Masters. I have no lost love for the humans."

"Ameraine looked around the empty room and brushed a hand through the long strands of her hair."

amer "Where are they anyway?"
amer "I finally spoke to Jezera earlier. Smart woman. A bit proud of herself. But, it's a natural response considering the days events. But, I lost track of her in the route through the city."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan let out a long yawn and slouched back on the step behind him."

ro "They're coming back. They wanted to get the orgy started first."

show ameraine happy at midright with dissolve

amer "Orgy? How gaudy."

"Rowan didnt know how to answer that. So he didnt. Instead, they sat together in empty silence."

amer "You should rest."

"He diverted his glance."

ro "..."
ro "They'll be back any second now. I should get ready."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Gotta clean up the glass at least"
    "His voice came out in a half mumble. In truth, most of the glass had fallen outward into the garden below. There was nothing to clean. No other thing he needed to do."
else:

    "Rowan rose and started to climb the stairs. But Ameraine didnt seem done with him."
    amer "Why so shaken? Its just a little bit of killing. I know for a fact that youve done some killing and pillaging yourself. Youre no divine."
    "Rowan turned back to her with furrowed eyebrows. How could she compare anything hed done to this carnage? The idea was absurd."
    ro "You should shut your mouth."
    "One of her eyebrows went up."
    amer "Shut my mouth? We both know I could kill you before you blink."
    if avatar.guilt > 30:
        "Rowan lowered his head slightly."
        ro "Id welcome it."
    else:
        ro "Hmph."
    "His companion chuckled to herself but made no further move to draw him back. Rowan wasnt in a talkative mood, and nothing would change that."

"Then, came a sound from the hallway that drew both of their attention."

amer "I think they're coming back"

scene black with fade

menu:
    "Witness the chaos.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        scene cg592 with fade
        pause 3
        "A bearded young man in a disheveled noble tunic plowed his cock into an older woman. Silver-haired and a pristine figure, her beauty had not faded with age. She had come in a dress, but it was long discarded now. The fate of his pants was equally dubious."
        "There was a strangeness to it. From the age difference, it was unlikely they were husband and wife. Perhaps lovers. Maybe even total strangers."
        "Their movements too were unnatural. His body slapped against her at a rhythm that seemed impossible. Driven by a lust more intense then that of a normal human. The noblewomans eyes rolled up. She was as much a slave to the strange effect as he was."
        "Hands gripped supple flesh. Body ground against body. They were lost in each other."

        scene cg593 with fade
        pause 3
        "But, why wouldnt they be? After all, there was a succubus driving them on."
        "She was engaged in a similar project with a neighboring pair. Two well-dressed girls with their heads deep down each others skirts. The sounds of slurping and groaning filtered from behind the fabric."
        "Only this time, the sex demoness was more involved. Her hands had found their way to the breasts of the girl on top."
        "Back among the original pair, the young man went stiff and let out a long, gurgling groan. Beneath him, the older noblewoman cried out. But, by the time he finished, his silver-haired partner was already gone. Looking for someone else to fuck."

        scene cg594 with fade
        pause 3
        "The entire room was awash in such scenes. The noble and proud of Rosaria, dressed in their finery, had descended to the sloppiest of orgies. Fluids drenched the marble floors."
        "Fine women sucked off orc cock. Former rivals let loose their old tensions on each other. Husbands and Wives found new partners to satisfy their lusts. Bodies moving and swirling, as if all together descending into the same pit of depravity."
        "One pair, mother and daughter, were in a writhing pile with a female goblin. The daughter had her lips pressed to the goblins. The mothers mouth was buried in the shorter womans crotch."
        "The daughter of one noble whom Rowan had previously seen in Juliets entourage was letting herself loose on two men at once. Her hands worked their shafts with a virgins vigour."
        "Noticing this, an incubus brought his cock to her lips. No words needed to be spoken. Especially when her lips wrapped around his shaft."
        "In the corner, two men drew closer to one another. In the heat of the room, they were contemplating thoughts they may have kept buried their entire lives. Then, they too embraced."
        "Each man and woman faced their own private temptation. Their own public depravity."
        "Some even crawled towards Rowan, reaching out for him...yearning for him..."
        "The cubi spread their magic to the entire room. It was as if they were all consumed by a cloud of dust. Those who breathed it in seemed to lose all self-control. For that moment, they were slaves to their base urges."
        "But, it didnt seem like they needed that much prompting. Any of them could have stopped if they truly cared. Rowan did not know Cubi magic to be irresistible. This was dark secrets coming to light."
        "They wanted to sink their cock into their vassals daughter while their wives were grinding on an orcs thigh. They wanted to explore new strange new sensations inside of them that otherwise would have been scandalous. They wanted to let loose."
    "Enough depravity for today.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene black with fade
        "Rowan could hardly watch, even if he could smell it and hear it. Far beneath him, a scene of such depravity as this city had never known was playing out."
        "Guided by the cubi, they were letting loose every base urge theyd ever had. A fitting celebration for the rise of demons over the city."


scene cg595 with fade
pause 3

"Andras and Jezera looked upon their new subjects, doing homage to them with their bodies. It made them smile."

if rastAlly != "werden":
    "Not all of the captured nobles were here, of course. Only the portion whod come seeking mercy. Many were still in hiding."
else:

    "Not all of the captured nobles were here, of course. Only the portion whod come seeking mercy. Many were still in hiding, or had attempted to make the dangerous journey to safety."

if rastAlly == "werden":
    "Though, in truth, not all of them were even nobles. So much of Rastedels blue blood had escaped in Werdens caravan that their ranks needed to be filled in with some high merchants, just so there could be a full hall."

scene cg607 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg607
show andras smirk behind cg607
pause 3

"The Twins were loving the attention, of course. They stood, regally naked, on the steps leading to the throne. Jezera had dug up an old Rosarian crown from the vaults. Andras held aloft the very scepter that the Baron had so recently dropped before his self-defenestration."
"Rowan could see it all from his vantage point overlooking the scene. Ameraine stood to his side in a place of honour."
"Naturally, it was Jezera who stepped forward to speak. Her poise was practiced down to the smallest muscle, as though she had practiced it in front of a mirror for years."

je "Lords and Ladies of Rastedel."
je "A new sun shines."

"Some of the audience broke from the activities theyd been engaged in so they could listen. Or at least shifted to a less...intensive version."

je "Those robe-clad despots have been run out from the city. The Barons who serve them are undone. The armies of the imperialist Protheans are helpless."
je "What does this mean?"

"Andras snarled. He stood tall with crossed arms. The power and muscle to Jezeras grace and words."

je "It means you are free. No one binds you. No watchers keep down your base impulses. Sex, power, pleasure. You have long desired it and we shall give it to you."
je "None shall interfere. You are free."

"She swept her arms in a wide gesture over the room."

je " Already you are getting a taste of what this freedom means. You like how it feels, dont you? Who are you fucking? Your neighbour? Your enemy? That servant boy you always had your eyes on?"

"Her face flashed with a mischief that Rowan knew all too well."

je "Every wicked thought youve ever had could be real."

if society_type == "might":
    je "There will be no shame, no injustice. Those who desire power, those with the will to claim it, will rise."
    je "If you are mighty. If you have the will to claim power, no law or interloper will interfere in your desires. If you are weak, then other pleasures of a more lowly kind will be found for you."
    je "This is the sun we bring to Rastedel. This is the world we build with our might. "
    je "The old days are over. Justice has won. Freedom has won."
    je "Your new Masters have won."
else:

    je "In its place, a new order will rise. One without shame and compunction. An order where men and women may live as they wish. Enjoy who they wish."
    je "Serve this new order faithfully, and enjoy its light. The indulgences of today will be but a first taste."
    je "But, if you reject our generosity and seek the chains of the Protheans, a new role can be found for you. You will still feel pleasure, but pleasure of a more extreme sort."
    je "A new sun rises. Freedom has won. You have won."
    je "Your new Empress and Emperor have won."

"Then, came Andras moment. He slammed his foot down with such force that the sound rang from every corner of the room. Rowan thought he heard the sound of stone cracking."
"Everyones attention ceded to him. For many women, it was with lustful gazes. Some men as well."

an "Hail your new rulers, Dogs!"

if society_type == "might":
    an "Hail the Conquerors of Rosaria!"
else:
    an "Hail the Emperor and Empress of Rosaria!"

"A chorus of groans, grunts, moans, and a few incoherent efforts as compliance rose from the mass of bodies. A spirited effort, but one made incoherent from the pheromones."

an "I said hail!!!"

"His voice crackled like thunder. Even though the blissful lust fog, that shone through. A vast rousing mix of cheers and moans rang out through the hall in a deafening chaos."
"Andras nodded stoically. That was more to his liking."

scene bg52 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan swayed in place. The longer he focused on a particular part of the room, the harder it was to pay attention. His vision kept on blurring."
"It didnt help that all of the damn pheromones were rising to his nostrils as well. Exhaustion (and horror) kept him leveled, as did his raised position, but he was too close not to be exposed to some of it. Being turned on was a strange feeling when paired with such total lack of strength."
"Rowan tried to close his eyes, but the sounds of cheering and fucking made it impossible. Better to focus on such things then memories of his tour of the city, at least"
"He let out a cough. This had to end soon, right?"

if rastAlly == "werden":

    show ameraine neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Seemingly, his state must not have been easy to conceal. Ameraine was carefully studying his slumping posture."
    "But, how could he hide it? His feet were giving way under him. There were limits of exhaustion that a human body and a human mind could hit, and Rowan had already reached this point much earlier. He had to grip a column to even stay up."
    amer "Youre more pale than I am, Rowan."
    ro "Im fine, I just"
    "Rowans legs gave way mid-sentence. Everything faded to an incomprehensible grey. He tried to steady himself, but even moving seemed impossible."

    scene black with fade
    show rowan necklace concerned behind black
    quest "He should be okay. No deep damage. Just exhaustion and blood loss."
    quest "He needs a few days off his feet to rest."
    ro "..."
    jump rastEpilogue
else:

    show jezera naked happy at edgeleft with dissolve

    show andras happy at midright with dissolve
    an "Servant."
    "Rowan was surprised to find the man and woman of the hour had come to speak to him."
    ro "..."
    an "For all your failures, you did accomplish a portion of what my sister and I had demanded."
    je "We decided you deserved at least some kind of reward for your service. A show of our...generosity."
    "Rowan considered asking where the trap was here, but couldnt muster the energy. Considering how theyd brushed aside his concerns outside the city, this couldnt be something good."
    "Andras beckoned one of the orc guards."
    an "Bring her."
    "He turned back to Rowan, now openly grinning."
    an "We caught the little morsel trying to sneak out the Noble Quarter. Of course, that was the first place we set up guards. No way wed let the really valuable prizes escape..."

    show juliet shocked at edgeright with dissolve
    an "...Prizes like the Duke of Werdens daughter."

    show juliet happy at edgeright with dissolve
    juli "Rowan!"
    "The orc dragged in a familiar face, but in a situation radically different from how hed last seen her."
    "Juliet was naked and heavily bound. There were shackles on her wrists and ankles and a harness made from rope around her chest. Her hair, normally done up pristinely, was matted and free."

    juli " I.so much has happened...Youre safe! ...Youre alive! I...I was worried and."
    if avatar.corruption < 61:
        ro "Juliet!? They didnt hurt you, did you?"
        "Rowans stomach sank. It wasnt like this wasnt a situation that could have been foreseen. But, it was a different thing entirely to see her in such a degrading state."
        "For her part, Juliet didnt seem to process any of that. She was just beaming at the sight of Rowan safe and whole."
        juli "N..no. They grabbed me most ungently, but they didnt do anything..."
    else:
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Juliet? And youre unharmed."
        "Rowan grunted. His present state made this reunion hard to focus on."

    juli "There was fire everywhere. Father and Brother never came back overnight. I dont know where they are. So, I thought I should"
    "Jezera put a finger to the captives lips."
    je "He gets the point, Love."
    if rowanGaySex < 3:
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "Despite the circumstances, Rowan couldnt help but draw his eyes over her exposed form. Damn her beauty and damn the succubi pheromones for making it so hard to control himself."
    "Andras gave her head a malicious little pat."
    an "You know, I considered keeping her for myself, at first. The bastards own daughter? It would probably be easy too."
    "Juliet tried to scoot closer to Rowan, away from the demons. "
    an "But, then she started asking for you, of all people. "

    show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
    an "Oh, wheres Rowan? Is Rowan okay? Have you hurt him?"
    show jezera displeased at edgeleft with dissolve
    je "The poor thing could scarce believe it when we told her you were here, safe and sound, with us."
    "The demoness strode confidently to Rowans side and placed her lips to his ear. "

    show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    je "We havent told her everything. Some...{i}revelations{/i}...might come better from a different source."
    an "Break her. Keep her. Sell her. Whatever you want. Shes yours. Shed say so herself, wouldnt she?"

    "At the time hed said it, Juliet had been caught staring into space with a blank look. Her nostrils twitched as she breathed in the air...and all that the rooms air contained..."
    "To get her to focus, Andras lowered his fingers in front of her face and snapped. As much as her bindings would allow, Juliet snapped back to attention."
    juli "Y-yes. If I have to serve someone.then Rowan...Uh."
    juli "If its you"
    "Her cheeks went red and her eyes lowered, unable to meet Rowans. It was hard not to notice the way shed started to squirm in place."
    an "Then it is settled. You will take Duke Werdens nubile little flower as your personal servant. A fitting revenge on the man whod done you wrong, no?"
    je "And one worthy of celebration, methinks."
    "She snapped her fingers."
    je "Girl. Pleasure your new Master with your mouth. Im sure the musk of the room is having an effect on him."
    "Juliet looked back at Jezera as she spoke and then shot him a quick glance. Rowans head felt light."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I..."
    menu:
        "Accept the gift.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            jump juliCoronationBJ
        "Pass out.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan wasnt even able to finish the thought. Already, he was so woozy that he could barely stand. But, as he considered the prospect, his mind went strangely blank."
            "Then, his knees started to give way. Suddenly, in front of Juliet and the twins, Rowan had collapsed onto his back. His vision blurred."

            scene black with fade
            show rowan necklace concerned behind black
            quest "Rowan!? Rowan!?"
            quest "Hrmm."
            quest "No real damage. Probably exhaustion setting in. Let him get some bed rest and he will be in tip top shape within a few days."
            ro "..."
            jump rastEpilogue

label juliCoronationBJ:

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
hide jezera with dissolve
hide andras with dissolve

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Perhaps he might come to regret the decision with more ability to think. But, she wasnt hard on the eyes and would be docile. An easy slave to keep."
else:

    ro "...Are you okay with this, Juliet? I dont...uh...I dont want to hurt you."
    "Rowans eyes fluttered open and closed. Perhaps if there was a way of easing the arousal, he might find it easier to focus..."
    "Juliet tried to form a response in words. But, ultimately answered in a nod. She trusted him. There was no doubt shed obey him."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind black

show juliet happy behind black

"His new servant drew herself closer to him, without her knees ever leaving the ground. Her eyes were drawn magnetically to the front of his pants...and what lay underneath. Her lips parted slightly."

ro "Oh...Yes"

"He was rather scatterbrained at the moment"
"His hands went down to his waistband and made a clumsy effort to work his belt free. Without the support, his pants dropped. Juliet was left staring at his erect manhood, mere inches from her face."
"Her eyes widened and her breath grew heavier and more erratic. "

if julietSex == True:
    "The last time she had seen it was in very different circumstances"

juli "Ill...Ill take care of you, Rowan"


scene cg599 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg599

show juliet happy behind cg599
pause 3

"Finally, she brought her head close, shaky as though approaching something dangerous. Her mouth opened wide...and then she took his entire cock in her mouth."

juli "Mphtf."

"Juliet set to work pleasuring him. Though, clearly, this was a skill she had not yet mastered. A tiny bit of teeth mixed in with her tongue. The occasional pause for air."
"Nearby, other women bumped or brushed themselves against him. The orgy kept expanding outward and outward until he and Juliet were caught in the midst of it."
"A woman with red hair motioned for his cock, but it was out of her reach. Juliet was too eager for it."
"His head soon grew lighter and lighter. If he was already having trouble keeping himself together, the blowjob wasnt exactly giving him strength. His hands reached behind him, searching for stability."
"Yet, the more he faded, the more his new servant threw herself at him. Her head bobbed up and down in a steady pumping rhythm."
"If Andras, Jezera, or Ameraine were still there to watch, Rowan couldnt see. The lighter his head got, the less he could pay attention to anything besides the pleasure. Shallow pants came from his lips."
"Juliets wriggling and squirming hit a fever pitch. Had her hands been free, there was little doubt what the little minx would be doing with them. She had the same look in her eyes as those whod been fornicating during the coronation itself. "
"A slave consumed by lust."

juli "Mffff! Mfff!"

"She broke from her task to cough and gag. No amount of desperation could replace technique. But, it was enough to bring her back for more within seconds."
"Rowan was fading and he knew it. Had he tried to speak now, it might not work. All that was tethering him still to this place was the sensation and his own desire for release."

ro "Rgh."

"It was rising and rising. He felt like he was stumbling forward through a black room."
"He managed to glance down again. Mascara ran down Juliets cheeks. Her eyes were totally blank now. All that was there was a relentless eagerness. "

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "It was that last little nudge that set himself over. The sight of Juliet as a slut."
else:

    "Despite that disturbing image, there was no holding back the coming wave. Rowan slipped over."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind black

"Rowan felt light. Pleasure shot through his body, touching every corner. There came the feeling of sperm streaming out into her mouth and the pressure lifting from his balls. Like a huge weight coming off his body."
"A second later, his hand slipped. His knees were buckling and he couldnt hold them up. All the energy of his body was gone."
"His legs gave way beneath him and he fell flat on his back."

quest "Rowan!? Rowan!?"
quest "Oh, relax. There isnt any real damage. Probably just exhaustion. hell get some bed rest and he will be in tip top shape within a few days."
ro "..."



label rastEpilogue:


scene bg54 with fade

"Rowan could hear the sound of voices outside his window."
"Loud partygoers shouting half-slurred exclamations of joy. Rowan knew that many days of feasting were going on outside. But, he hadnt left his room in days."
"What time was it? There was still light behind the blinds, so it must be daytime. But, was it morning or evening? His sleep and waking had become untethered from the cycles of the sky."
"Rowan settled back into the covers. There was no reason not to go back to sleep."

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    if all_actors["alexia"].relation >= 30:
        "Alexia had moved into a guest room temporarily. From the first time Rowan woke after the sack, she could see that he needed space."
    else:
        "Alexia had moved into a guest room temporarily. She didnt complain or ask why when he asked her to."
else:

    "Alexia had been by to visit once, right after he first woke. But, shed largely left him to his lonesome since then. "
    if all_actors["alexia"].relation >= 30:
        "She had clearly seen that he needed space."

"Rowan clutched his blanket tightly."

if rastAlly != "werden" and avatar.corruption < 60:
    "His eyes strained. Theyd been red for days. He wanted to cry but could never find the tears."

"A few hours later, Rowan groggily emerged from an uneasy sleep yet again."
"At least there were bodily functions to remind him of the present. When he woke, he stank of sweat."

if rastAlly == "werden":
    "Every few days, Rowan emerged from his seclusion briefly to wash. He was not so far gone he couldnt recognize the scent he was leaving."

"There too was hunger. But, someone had always been leaving food trays outside his door. When he finished, he left the tray where hed found it to be replaced."
"Rowan went to look for a tray. But, as he approached the door there came the sound of knocking. His eyebrow furrowed."
"There was no move to open the door. If he ignored it, then the person would go away soon."
"But, whatever cretin was out there just kept banging on the door. Why wouldnt they just go away? Wouldnt they leave him alone?"

if rastAlly == "werden":
    show rowan necklace naked neutral behind bg54
    ro "Im not feeling well. Id prefer to be left alone."
    hide rowan
else:

    show rowan necklace naked neutral behind bg54
    ro "Leave me alone! Go!"
    hide rowan

"That had been enough. The knocking on the door was silenced. Now the only noise in his way was the sounds of partying from outside. But, that was a sound Rowan was used to now."
"He settled back in under the covers and slept more. His hand idly clutched his shoulder, seeking a phantom wound that wasnt there."
"When next he woke, it was late. There was no sun behind the blinds. He lit a small candle and used that meager light to help him seek out the next tray of food. He didnt even stop to look at its contents. He ate because he was hungry."
"When it was finished, Rowan looked down at his hands. From the candle-light he could tell they were covered in grease."

if avatar.corruption > 59:
    "Rowans first impulse was to go to the washbasin. But, a great apathy took hold of him. What did it matter?"
    "He returned to bed, hands still dirtied, and settled in for more sleep."
    "The sight of it disquieted him. He stumbled over to the washbasin and began to scrub. He ran the washcloth between his fingers tips and over his palms."
    "But, no matter how hard he scrubbed, it never felt like the grease went away. The stickiness was so stubborn. He scrubbed harder and harder and harder."
    "Then, he blinked. The grease on his hands wasnt there. But, now his hands were raw and pink. Little scrapes dotted his palms. Had he overdone it?"
    "He returned to bed, hands softly aching. But, the pain didnt follow him into the other world."

"Rowan dreamed of a great maze. Great stone walls taller than any made by human hands flanked him on all sides. An oppressive heat dominated the air. It was as though he were underground."
"His fingertips traced the smooth surfaces. He had been here before, hadnt he?"
"There was someone he needed to find. Maybe a man. Maybe a woman. But, they were in the center. He needed to get to the center."
"But, every turn he took seemed to be wrong. Wherever he went, there was just another wall blocking his path. Frustration mounted. Didnt this damn maze know he needed to find someone?"
"Yet, the more he struggled forward, the more trapped he became. The walls of the maze were getting closer."
"At its center there would be a cavern. He knew that. A great hall that would make the Cathedral of Light, the grandest building he ever entered, pale in comparison. And there would be a pit..."

if rastAlly == "werden" and avatar.corruption < 31:
    "But, he couldnt reach it. It was out of his grasp. Perhaps it would be best to give up. To let the walls of the maze close in on him."
    "He thought of the shape he saw. With every second it was slipping from his grasp more and more"

"Rowans eyes fluttered and scanned his room. It was daylight now. How long had he been asleep?"
"The maze had seemed so real...had he dreamed of it before? It seemed so familiar..."

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    "His hands traced the spot on the bed next to him. The curves of Alexias body were etched into the bed. A phantom presence next to him."

elif alexiaSeparateRoom == True and helayna_escaped == False:
    "His hands traced the spot on the bed next to him. The curves of Helaynas body were etched into the bed. A phantom presence next to him."
    "She had come to visit him briefly, but hed pushed her away. He could visualize the crestfallen expression shed made and the way shed wished him a speedy recovery."
    "Shed be waiting for him, wouldnt she?"
    if rastAlly != "werden" and avatar.corruption < 60:
        "Rowan tossed under the cover. He didnt want to think about that."
else:

    "The thought of her was tempting enough to make him consider leaving his room. But, he wasnt ready. Not yet anyway."

"Rowan stretched and stumbled from the bed."

if rastAlly != "werden":
    "He stumbled over to the closet and rested inside. There wouldnt be any light in there to wake him. He found his sword at the side and clutched to it tightly. No matter how hard he tried to escape back to sleep, he just couldnt do it."
else:

    "He went down and started to do sits ups. Some basic exercises just to help him keep in shape."
    "He was consumed by that most frequent of thoughts. What had happened to the caravan? Had they made it out?"
    "Surely the demon army was too distracted with the city to capture them. But, just how many of the people had managed to make it over to the coast?"

"Rowan eventually made his way to his desk chair and simply sat in silence. It would be too early to go back to sleep. Even for him."
"How long had it been since the sack anyway?"

if avatar.corruption > 30 and avatar.corruption < 60:
    "Under his breath, he cursed a great many things. He cursed the twins. He cursed Werden. He cursed the Baron."
    "But, most of all he cursed himself."

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    "He cursed his weakness. He cursed his sentimentality. He cursed it all. The deeper he dug in, the less and less he found that he liked. That he recognized."
    "Why was he letting this have such an effect on him?"
    "So what that some people died? People died all the time. His actions had killed many before, just not so many before his eyes. So what that hed helped bring down Solansias order? That order had been a knife in the back anyway?"
    "If the world were a just place, he would have been able to open his chest and purge all of these pathetic emotions from his body."
else:

    pass

"His thoughts were interrupted by a new banging at the door. Rowans eyebrows narrowed. Who was disturbing him?"
"No matter how long he waited, the disruption wouldnt go away. Rowan sluggishly went to the door and opened it."

show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Please leave. I dont want to be-"

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    ro "How dare you come here and disturb my-"
else:

    ro "Havent you heard? I want to be left-"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al "It's been a week, Rowan. "

ro "..."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 50:
    al "No one has seen a ghost of you in days. People are worried that something might have happened to you."
else:

    al "One would think you a corpse from how rare your public appearances have become. Let me in."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with moveinright

al "You've barely said a word since you came back. Not to me. Not to anyone else. "

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 50:
    al "I'm your wife, Rowan. You can talk to me."
else:

    al "You know that it doesnt serve either of us if you keep your silence."

"Rowan sighed to himself."

if rastAlly != "werden":
    ro "There isnt much to say."
    al "If that was true, you wouldn't be like this. I've never seen you so distraught before. Whatever happened in Rastedel must have been dire."
    ro "..."
    "Alexia started to say something but held her tongue. Instead she decided to shift the topic."
else:

    ro "Youre right. But, Im not sure Id even know what to say. How to say it. Everything is jumbled. Good things. Bad things."
    ro "I dont know. I dont know."
    al "Youve been trapped all alone here in your own head this entire time, havent you?"
    "Rowan didnt respond to that."

if all_actors["alexia"].relation <= 30:
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    al "People keep coming to me asking what happened to you, and I dont know the answer. Im as in the dark as the rest of them. "
    "Rowan sighed to himself."
    ro "You dont have to answer for me, Alexia."
    "Her eyebrows narrowed."
    al "Yes, Rowan. Yes, I do. Im your wife. Before that I was your friend. Ive answered for you my entire life. When someone asked when you were coming home from the war, the question was always to me."
    al "What you do affects other people, Rowan."
    "Rowan leaned back against the wall."
    ro "..."
    "She gave him a long glare. There was more she wanted to say. Rowan could see that. But, whatever words she was considering were held back."
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

al "Look Rowan. You should leave your room tonight. Theres another banquet being held tonight. The twins said that this one will surpass the previous ones."

if rastAlly == "jacques":
    al " Your friend Jacques just arrived. "

if rastAlly == "crevette":
    al " Your friend Patricia just arrived."

"Rowan raised an eyebrow. Had they not reached the peak of the celebrations already? If there was one thing to count on the twins for, it was for a party."

if alexiaJezObedient == False:
    al "Jezera asked me to bring you. Shes not often right, but I think its a good idea. If you just stay in your room, youre not going to feel better. Youll just feel more isolated."
else:

    al "Jezera asked me to bring you. I think its a good idea. If you just stay in your room, youre not going to feel better. Youll just feel more isolated."

"She extended a hand out to him. Rowan stared at it."

if all_actors["alexia"].relation >= 50:
    al "And afterwards, well sit down together and have a proper talk about everything. "
else:

    al "And, if it will help, I suppose we can sit down and talk about all this afterwards. An actual proper talk. I cant have you moping around all day."

"Slowly, he reached out and took her hand."

ro "Alright. Ill go."

if all_actors["alexia"].relation >= 50:
    al "Good. Just remember to take a bath first. "

scene cg1 with fade
pause 3

"For a fleeting moment, their eyes met. He had a brief memory. Seeing her from behind as she worked in the kitchen."
"Living together in a little flat in an out of the way village. Her surprise when she realized he was there. The way she smiled at him. The way he smiled at her."
"That time had been good."



scene bg19 with fade

"The feast of the conquest had been placed outside in the courtyard. Unlike the smaller revelry from after Astarte, this time there were thousands in attendance."
"The location had shifted back and forth between Bloodmeen and Rastedel through the days of feasting and drinking. Certainly, the feast ground here in Bloodmeen showed the scars of the long event. "
"Tankards, goblets, glasses, and all manner of other trash littered the courtyard. Drunks slept propped up by the castle walls. Some of the tables had been shattered. Only orcs in the midst of a fight could have accomplished that."
"But, there were also some hallmarks that this was no event put on by humans. Dead bodies from melees were not uncommon. Neither were individuals engaging in open coitus. The Cubi in particular seemed to have a goblet to one side and a grinding lover to the other."
"Thats what Andras was engaged in, of course. Even from Rowans vantage point, he could see the feasts host sitting atop a raised throne. And many human women in various states of undress covered him so totally that Rowan had to strain to make him out."

if rastAlly != "werden":
    "Rowan wandered through it all like a man in a cornfield. He barely responded to any of the outlandish scenes."

"Alexia was somewhere around, but Rowan didnt want to speak to her right now. Not until they were alone, at least."
"The serving staff of the event didnt include many of the normal castle maids. Most goblets were filled by humans in a strange mix of fancy clothing and iron chains. Runaways or nobles who had tried to make their escape, most likely. "

if rastAlly != "werden":
    "Rowans mind drifted to Juliet. She was his... slave... now? Rowan didnt see her around anywhere. It hinted that she was being kept back in a secure location."
    if avatar.corruption < 60:
        "Rowan hoped, badly, that she was unharmed."
else:

    "That part disquieted him. There were more here in chains then he had hoped. Albeit, far less than there could be had circumstances been still grimmer."
    "He only stopped his roaming of the periphery when he saw a rather familiar face."

if rastAlly == "werden":
    show doran beardless neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Duke Raeve, the new governor of Rosaria, had surrounded himself with a small cadre of nobles. None of them were the most premier of supplicants, Raeve was the ruler of beggar lords and opportunists."
    dor "Rowan! You made it!"
    dor "Have a drink with me. You simply must. "
    "Rowan looked around. The nobles made a spot for him. They knew that here in Bloodmeen he was a man of some power. The kind of person worth sucking up to."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with moveinleft
    "Rowan sighed and pulled a goblet closer."
    ro "One drink, Mlord."
    "Raeve gave a deep belly laugh."
    dor "My boy, you neednt be so formal with me. To the pathetic humans we were lord and subject. But, now we are both of equal standing before our Master and Mistress, no?"
    "Rowan smiled and nodded. Although, he suspected that Raeve overvalued his political stature even before hed changed allegiances."
    "Still, Rowan found feasting with the bloated buffoon a cathartic experience. The two traded old stories, and Raeve gave him a detailed accounting of all of the families he wouldnt have rule over. Rowan listened very intently to that part. "
    "Almost accidentally, his mood started to improve. Perhaps Alexia was right? Perhaps all he needed was a chance to leave his own head?"
    dor "And a toast to our brave soldiers. May they defend me well in the future."
    ro "Here here."
    "After a short while, Rowan lifted himself from the table. Perhaps he would continue to search around the party. Maybe even link up with Alexia."
    dor "Ah, Rowan. One last thing before I depart back for my new seat of power."
    dor "A most mysterious letter was given to me with you as the destined recipient. Of course, it would be most dishonorable for me to do anything besides forward it along to its proper destination."
    "He handed Rowan a sealed white letter. Rowan brushed his fingers along the back."
    hide doran with moveoutright

elif rastAlly == "jacques":
    show jacques neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Jacques turned and gave a small gasp when he saw Rowan. The group of merchants in fine suits who hed been talking to nodded and gave them space to discuss."
    jacq "Rowan? I didn't think you were going to come out?"
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with moveinleft
    ro "I didn't either."
    ro "The sack was hard for me to watch."
    "Rowan winced and lowered himself on to one of the benches."
    jacq "You speak as though you're the only one."
    "Rowan frowned. He was still wise enough to hold on to some perspective. But, Rowan couldnt just accept that sentiment. Something was off about that explanation."
    ro "This seems to be a strange place to find a man in mourning?"
    "Jacques shrugged."
    jacq "A strange place to find myself in general. Traversing through demon portals all the way to bloodmeen itself? With these portals, one could travel all over the continent in the span of days."
    jacq "Still, if you are wondering why Im at this party...you gave me a job to do, remember?"
    jacq "Wars are won or lost. But, the battle never ends."
    jacq "I've been selecting ministers for the government, securing concessions, and getting used to the new pond you've transferred me into."
    jacq "Mercenaries and Goblins are easy. I've treated with both for decades."
    jacq "In fact, I think I'd met that trader of yours, Cla-Min, once when I was still working with my family. "
    "Jacques gestured near the front of the gathering, where Cla-Min had set up an impromptu general store. If there was anyone who would make a killing out of the arrival of all these drunk dignitaries, it was her."
    "Rowan actually cracked a smile, albeit his gloom came back a second after."
    ro "I suppose if you were to know any of us...that would make sense."
    jacq "Orc chiefs have proven rather harder to deal with though. It takes a very {i}different{/i} kind of diplomacy. One thats less my forte."
    "Rowan sat back and answered in a mumble."
    ro "I have little doubt of your capability."
    jacq "Perhaps you should. Consider the two most important targets."
    "He gestured to the podium and where Andras was engaged in his carnal delights."
    jacq "I've been trying to learn about Andras. In some respects, hes a simple beast. He instantly grew more inclined to me the moment I brought him a fine vintage Ive been saving. But, there are layers to him I dont yet understand."
    jacq "Jezera, meanwhile...well, I dont think Ive gotten anything from her. Weve spoken and I turned up the charm. But, I fear that only made her answers even less trustworthy."
    jacq "She's figured out that I'm a player in the game. A less than encouraging thought."
    ro "..."
    "Jacques shifted in his seat. Just as Rowan was observing him, hed observed Rowan. And it was hard for Rowan to present as anything other than he was. Hair a mess, eye still blackened, face deadened."
    jacq "Look, Rowan. We're in this together now. I'll hold things in the capital. But, I need you to watch my back in Bloodmeen."
    jacq "Our deal still stands, right?"
    "Rowan nodded slowly. No matter how he felt, he was still sensible enough to know just how much he sacrificed for the sake of getting this relationship in place."
    ro "You can count on me..."
    jacq "Good. One last thing before I go. I do have to get back to meeting new people, you know?"
    "He withdrew a white envelope from his pocket and slid it across the table."
    jacq "Someone slipped this letter to one of your friends. A friend of yours, if I recall. Ive left it unopened."
    "Rowan picked up the leather and ran his fingers along the back clasp."
    ro "Thank you, Jacques."
    jacq "Speedy recovery to you."
    hide jacques with moveoutright
    "Jacques rose to continue his rotation of the party. Rowan sat in place, trying to muster the energy to continue interacting with others."
else:

    show patricia happy at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan found Patricia at the centre of a large circle of nobles, mercenaries, and merchants. She had a wine goblet in one hand and a scroll in the other. The supplicants all had some kind of suggestion or request for her."
    "She was, of course, loving this."
    "She laughed, cajolled, and made demands. Few got what they wanted exactly, but all got a word of response from her. For the first time Rowan had ever seen, she was the center of attention. At least in this small corner of the party."
    "When she spied Rowan, her eyes brightened."
    patr "My word! You actually left your room!"
    "She waved the others away and beckoned him closer. Some grumbled, but now all knew of his importance."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with moveinleft
    patr "Wine?"
    ro "I don't feel like drinking."
    "She filled a goblet for him anyway."
    patr "When I'm blue, it's all I feel like doing."
    if rowanCharm == False:
        "Rowan noted to himself that she certainly didnt seem particularly blue right now. If the sack of her home had any effect on her, it was to infuse her with a hyperactive new energy."
    else:
        "Rowan noted to himself that whatever blueness she felt didnt appear very strongly. It wasnt that she was giddy. But, there was no weariness to her features."
    ro "You were quite stern to those new courtiers of yours."
    patr "I have to be. Years of bowing myself before that swine woman surely gave me the wrong image. The lords must know that my will is to be obeyed."
    patr "While you've been in bed, I've been busy."
    "She lifted up her parchment so Rowan could read it. Not that he made much of an effort to do so."
    patr "I have the new amphitheater planned. With the Codifice gone, there is plenty of room for space to be used in that area. The twins seem to want to introduce some kind of public games to the"
    "Rowans stomach turned the more he heard. She seemed to have a detailed account of every major building or landmark raised. Some were places that Rowan had known for much of his adult life. Places where people had lives, even."
    ro "Maybe I will have some of that wine"
    "She went on and on, seemingly totally oblivious of Rowans radiating discomfort."
    if rowanCharm == True:
        patr "I've been getting more acquainted with the demon twins."
        patr "They're fascinating. Undeniable charisma. But, they might be even less interested in the actual work of ruling then even the Baron ever was."
        patr "Though one cannot fault them in terms of grandeur of home. I had constantly wondered how the demons were able to fight such a decentralized war from Raeve Keep. But, they werent fighting from there at all. Very ingenious."
        patr "Your strategy I assume?"
        "She let out a happy sigh. For a moment, she sounded like she had back in Rowans room with the amulet on."
        patr "If you werent here to protect me, Im sure I never would have gotten what I was owed from them."

        "Suddenly, a spot of mischief flashed in her eyes."
        patr "Speaking of people getting just rewards...perhaps we can go back to your room, and"
        ro "Not today."
        show patricia neutral at midright with dissolve
        "Rowan shook his head. There was little he was less in the mood for at this exact moment then that."
        patr "Hrmm."
        show patricia happy at midright with dissolve
        patr "Don't be a stranger to my city though. I'll await your next visit. Eagerly. You should know that you always have a friend in Rastedel. A very close friend."
        "Rowan gave her a forced smile."
    else:
        patr "I've been getting more acquainted with Master and Mistress as well."

        "She let out a pleasured sigh."
        patr "They're really incredible. When we were talking terms, Mistress gave me everything I could ever want. Everything I wanted to control, she said yes to."
        "Rowan had his own doubts about how that conversation went. No doubt Jezera steered her to demands that the demoness was happy to give her in the first place."
        patr "We spent a lot of time in private together since the coup. My word, Id always had a preference for men, but she can do things with her tongue that..."
        "Rowan squirmed uncomfortably in his seat. Had it been days, weeks, since last he and Patricia had been engaging in sexual activities? Jezera had always been waiting in the wings..."

        patr "Rowan, I just wanted to say thank you. Our partnership was short lived, but much was accomplished."
        ro "Is this the end of it?"
        patr "Not the end... but we're all on the same side together, aren't we? Our Masters are wise and generous. Theres no need for a united front anymore."
        "Rowan stared blankly ahead, barely able to process what he was hearing. Had all of this been for nothing?"
        ro "Yes Yes, of course."
        patr "Good. I shall, of course, look forward to working together in our new capacity in the future."
        "Rowan tried to drink from the goblet, but the wine just hurt his head. There was no relief in its content."
    patr "I need to return to work shortly. So much to do."
    patr "But, before I go, there is something I need to give you. This letter slipped to me before I left. I was told it was from someone you know. Take it."
    "She took a letter from her satchel and slid it over to Rowan. He traced the back with his fingertips. A letter for him?"
    "Then, she rose and went off to rejoin the gaggle of courtiers who had been waiting for her. She had a city to run now, after all."
    hide patricia with moveoutright

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan settled himself in a dark stone alley path with a candle for light. Then, he examined the contents of the letter."

if maudAllied == True:
    "It was far heavier than it should be, and upon opening it, he realized the reason - a broken crossbow bolt was glued to the yellow paper, clumsily, as if in great hurry, or without a care. "
    scene black with fade
    "The message was short, and there was no name underneath. But as his eyes went past the roughly penned letters, he knew there could be no mistaking the sender."
    "{i}I was wrong.{/i}"
    "{i}Causing pain is the only way to honour the dead.{/i}"
    scene bg14 with fade
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "She lived. Maud lived. And now she was out to get him."
    if rastSackLevel < 3:
        "He had hoped that perhaps there would still be a way to strike some deal with her. He did what he could to limit the damage."
        "What a foolish sentiment on his part. He knew she would never forgive him."
        if serveChoice !=4 and avatar.guilt > 50:
            "He couldnt forgive himself either."
    else:
        "Whatever hopes he had of striking any sort of deal with Maud after the coup had gone in flames with the rest of the city. Rastedel laid in ruins - by his own design."
        "She had nothing to lose anymore. Nothing left to protect."
        if serveChoice == 3 and avatar.guilt > 50:
            "A hollow smile entered his lips. He almost envied her. What good fighting for your loved ones ever did to him?"
    "He folded the letter, and hid in his pockets. There was no changing the past. "

if northsideAlly == "alain":
    scene black with fade
    if alainRomance == True:
        "{i}Dear Rowan.{/i}"
    else:
        "{i}Dear Rowan Blackwell.{/i}"
    "{i}There is much I wish to tell you. Not all in words. And even though right now, the quill in my hand feels as heavy as a sword, it cannot serve the same purpose.{/i}"
    "{i}So I will keep it brief, even if you think it unlike me. I have a favour to ask of you. Two, in fact.{/i}"
    "{i}First, if Her Beatitude still lives, please, tell her I am grateful for her guidance, and for the kind words she shared with me after Asterte Fields.{/i}"
    "{i}I will always remember her smile, and the warmth in her eyes as she joked that of all the young men she knows, I alone shine as bright as the sun.{/i}"
    "{i}I remember how much my ribs hurt as I laughed at the remark. I thought I have been indeed blessed to have Marianne of all people crack jokes with me.{/i}"
    "{i}Now it burns my eyes to look in the mirror. Maybe it wasnt a joke after all.{/i}"
    "{i}I wish I had listened to her more.{/i}"
    "{i}For my second favour, I ask you to pass this list to whoever shall be the new Captain of the City Guard.{/i}"
    "{i}He will know what to do.{/i}"
    "{i}Till we meet again.{/i}"
    "{i}Alain Alarie.{/i}"
    scene bg14 with fade
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "A single page was attached to the letter, folded in half. With a sinking feeling in his stomach, Rowan opened it."
    $ guardLosses = 0
    if alainHardened < alainInspired:
        $ guardLosses += 1
    if alainHelped == False:
        $ guardLosses += 1
    if guardReady == False:
        $ guardLosses += 1
    if guardLosses == 0:
        "Three dozens of names have been noted down, in meticulous, precise handwriting. Each had a short comment next to them, like Always boasted about his daughter or Often snuck food to the barracks cat."
    if guardLosses == 1:
        "Over sixty names have been noted down, in tiny, meticulous handwriting. Each had a short comment next to them, like Always boasted about his daughter or Often snuck food to the barracks cat."
    if guardLosses == 2:
        "Almost a hundred names have been noted down, in a tiny, meticulous handwriting. Some Rowan knew himself."
        "Most of the city guard, bar maybe a quarter of it, laid dead."
    else:
        "Over a hundred names have been noted down, in tiny, meticulous handwriting."
        "That was almost the entirety of the city guard, bar a few scattered survivors. Some were names Rowan knew himself."
    if avatar.corruption > 59:
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "Blood boiled in his veins. What was Alain implying? That it was HIS fault?! He refused to raise his sword against the rioting mob! He was the one who wasted his time with Maud and her little gang of low time thugs!"
        if avatar.guilt > 50:
            "These men could still live! If only-!"
            "If only he was more like him."
            ""
            "Rowan folded the list and the letter, and hid both in his pockets. They weighed like a pair of anchors, but he tried not to think about it."
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        else:
            "These men could still live! If only he wasnt such a deluded, self-righteous idiot!"
            "Fighting the urge to tear the list apart, Rowan folded both it and the letter, and hid them back in his pocket. If there was one thing Alain was right about, is that not everything can be conveyed through words alone."
            "They will meet again. He will show him the error of his ways."
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    else:
        "His hand shook, and he almost dropped the list. Consequences of his actions. As if the sack wasnt enough."
        " Rowan folded both pieces of paper, and placed them back in his pocket. He would carry this too. As he carried everything else."

show jezera happy at midright with moveinright

"He stumbled out of the alley. But, rather than return to the party, he was interrupted by a familiar figure."

je "Rowan, you made it out!"

ro "Alexia suggested it."

"Rowan tried to sneak past her, perhaps to find Alexia. But, Jezera side stepped so shed be back in his path. Thered be no going through her."

je "So sweet. You really would do anything for that woman, wouldnt you?"

if all_actors["alexia"].relation <= 30:
    ro "..."
else:

    ro "Anything."

je "Well, its time for the real reason I wanted you. There's someone who wants to meet you. Come with me."

"Rowan pondered who she could mean as he made his way after her. He barely needed to consider the way shed used Alexia in her ploy. Of course, thats what Jezera had done."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve

"She led him deeper into the space between the spires until they arrived at a stone clearing. The area was mostly illuminated by moonlight. But, to ensure Rowan had no comfort, two large orc guards hung back near the entrance."
"But, there was someone else too. A tall dark figure hidden by shadows. Rowan waited for him to emerge impatiently."

show tharos neutral at midright with dissolve

"But, Rowan never could have expected the being who emerged. It was a tall dark hooded figure in a fur lined outfit. But, the element that drew the eye was the face. They wore a strange upside down frowning mask. The effect of it was almost a smile."

tharos "You are... Rowan Blackwell?"
tharos "I can sense it."

"The figure spoke in a deep unnatural baritone. There had to be some kind of magic in the mask, for no human voice could make that sound. Or perhaps it wasnt a human voice at all..."
"It took another step forward, head moving to size Rowan up. He probably didnt seem like much. This newcomer was nearly as tall as Andras."

ro "And you are?"

je "Oh show some more enthusiasm, Hero. I will have you know you're speaking to our newest ally. A very important friend that I've been trying to rangle into closer contact for some time."

"The figure released a dark rumbling sound that Rowan could only guess was a chuckle."

tharos "A strange thing to say indeed. I am of no import."

"The figure drew even closer. Rowans muscles tensed involuntarily. There was something about this situation that inflamed his every flight or fight instinct."

tharos "Rowan..."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"Suddenly, the newcomer clasped his hand with both hands and shook it eagerly. Rowan blinked."

tharos "Good Lords of slaughter! Exciting! I've been an eager voyeur to you for some time!"
tharos "Lordy lordy lord!"
tharos "But to meet you in the flesh is something else. Something else indeed! How can I bear such excitement?"

"Rowan opened his mouth to speak but found no words. His words still came in that dark haunting tone, but now he was gesticulating like a child."

tharos "Haha, perhaps I should have said in the beating heart. Talking about flesh makes it sound like necromancy. Silly me!"

ro "Uh, thank you for the interest?"

tharos "No, my friend. Thank you. Thank you. The man who brought down the walls of Rastedel himself. What a day it must have been!"

"The cloaked figure gave him a hearty slap on the back. This too surprised Rowan. There was no force to it at all."

ro "..."

show jezera neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"To his side, Jezeras eyes narrowed in the exact same way. Rowan took solace in the fact that she was about as confused as he was."

je "Hrmm. Not quite the reaction I expected."

tharos "Expectation is the cloak of the enemy."

show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve

"She turned to Rowan and put on a gracious smile."

je "This, Rowan, is our new guest. Tharos. Cultist of Chaos."

$ tharos_name = "Tharos"

tharos "Haha. I prefer 'Gardner of the Faithful' myself."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan tried to search his brain for what this could refer to, but he had nothing. The name cultist of chaos brimmed with obvious associations. But, Rowan had not heard of such an organization during the war or even from the history books."

show jezera neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

je "Apologies. My mistake, wise gardener."
je " He and his order have proven {i}challenging{/i} friends to bring to the fold. But, after Rastedel, he came to seek us out."

"Tharos drew his hands together and stood up straight. Behind the mask, Rowan could tell that he was being studied."

tharos "The First is very fascinated by the marvelous events at this castle. As are we all. Most unusual things are happening here. The sort the chaos lord tends to approve of. It takes a very special force to draw our eye."
tharos "You have our attention, Rowan. Our very close attention."

"A slight shiver went up Rowans spine."

je "Now Rowan, I am sure you two will have plenty of time to grow acquainted with one another. But, theres a more pressing reason I wanted you here."
je "It would feel wrong for us to get a demonstration of our new friend's potential contributions without our most trusted general present."



"She gave her familiar grim smirk."

if rastAlly == "werden":
    je "Ready him."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "The orcs jumped from the shadows and went for his arms. Rowan was too stunned to react in time."
    jump epilogueDelane
else:

    je "Come along. The prisoners should be in position."
    "Rowan raised an eyebrow."
    ro "What do you mean by prisoners?"
    jump epilogueMarianne



label epilogueMarianne:

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve
show tharos neutral at midright with dissolve

"Jezera led Rowan through a back pathway towards a small podium that had been erected in a corner of the courtyard. Here there were only a few select important individuals in attendance."
"Rowan quietly wondered what she was planning. Clearly she didnt want him for something good."

show andras smirk at edgeright with moveinright

"Andras had snuck out from the party and joined them on the podium. Rowan could still smell the lingering stink of sex on him."

an "Bring them in. Its time."

"A force of orcs led in a string of prisoners, all bound by shackles and chains."

hide rowan with dissolve
hide jezera with dissolve
hide andras with dissolve
hide tharos with dissolve

show orc soldier neutral at edgeleft with moveinright

show solanse knight neutral at midright with moveinright

"Rowan recognized the newcomers by garb. Some wore the modest habits of the nuns of Solansia. Others more august priestly robes. The knights in blue were the Porthean Guardsmen whom Rowan had arrested in the throne room."


show marianne neutral at edgeright with moveinright

"And at their head walked Marianne. She had been stripped naked, but she still marched with her head at a dignified height. It was though she still had her splendid gown and jewels."
"Several orcish chiefs and mercenary leaders laughed at her nudity and made lewd remarks. But, she didnt react to them at all."
"Tharos, hiding near the back of the podium, leaned forward slightly. The naked high priestess had definitely become the subject of his interest."

hide orc soldier with dissolve
hide solanse knight with dissolve


show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

"Andras took center stage to address the bound newcomers."

an "You are the servants of a defeated god. Your codifice is now ash. Pathetic."
an "Surely, you see the truth? Solansia is weak. Our power is now the supreme force in the six realms"

"The assembled faithful didnt seem much budged by this argument. A few narrowed their eyes in anger. Others did not give him the satisfaction of reacting."

je "My brother and I have decided to be merciful, men and women of the cloth."
je "The zealotry youve shown may be put to a noble purpose. Any who now wish to go down upon one knee and swear yourself to your new gods shall be freed."
je "No harm shall come upon you. You may even keep positions of privilege and power. What say you?"

"Her question was met with silence. Rowan wasnt much surprised by that. Many of them would have been prepared to give up their own lives if it meant defiance of the demons."
"Marianne stepped forward, as much as her chains would allow. The priests and other protheans backed away slightly to allow their leader to speak for them."

mari "The goddess has sent me dreams of prophecy while I have been in your dungeons. In these dreams, I have seen a paradise that the lady has set aside for her loyal martyrs. It is a wonderful place."
mari "Death is no threat."
mari "You will see no defection amongst us, Demons. Solansia fends for our very souls."

"Andras showed his fangs."

an "I was hoping youd say that. Its time to begin."

"The orcs untethered her from the other captives and marched her up to the stage. As she passed the others, she hummed a strange otherworldly hymn. The other captives were made to kneel and watch."
"When she was close, her chains were removed. She was no threat here."
"Rowan drew slightly closer. She looked to him with a serene expression. That actually took him back. He had expected nothing less than rage."

mari "Rowan. It is fitting you are here at the end."
mari "We all have part of The Lady in us. In our lifetimes, we must seek out this portion of ourselves, wherever it will take us. "
mari "So"
mari "Rowan. I forgive you for everything. I absolve you."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Marianne...How..."

elif avatar.corruption > 59:
    "Rowans eyes narrowed. She forgave him? Surely she understood her role in her own fate. How {i}dare{/i} she?"
    ro "I dont need your forgiveness."
    mari "You have it all the same, Rowan."
else:

    ro "..."

scene cg552 with fade
pause 3

"Her presence drew vivid clarity to the memory. It reminded him of the way she had started to scream as the Baron had broken the glass. Of the confusion and chaos as Rowan slowly drew comprehension of what happened."

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

show marianne neutral at edgeright with dissolve

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan lowered his head. He didnt have enough spirit to take that kind of blow. Not now..."

elif avatar.corruption > 59:
    "Rowan scowled. It was a low blow and she knew it. He had enough to deal with mentally without having to expend what little mental energy he had on that old fool."
else:

    "Rowan crossed his arms. Of course, he told himself, she was wrong. Afterall, the Baron had been the one to kill himself."

if northsideAlly == "alain":
    hide jezera with dissolve
    hide andras with dissolve
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright
    menu:
        "Pass on Alains words.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro " Gentlest, but not the brightest."
            ro "That one still lives. And he wanted you to know hes grateful for your kind words and guidance. He regrets not heeding them more."

            "A faintest smile graced her lips. He expected to see her relieved, but the heavy tone she answered in revealed she was anything but."
            mari "And I do not blame him for not listening. He was too young to have such a burden placed upon him. I should have known better. But if he still lives "
            mari "Then I hope he will not seek to avenge me. Hes better than that. He must be."

            mari "Solanse needs him to be."

            $ mariannesWordsForAlain = "regret"
        "Taunt her with Alains loss." if avatar.corruption > 30:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Forgive me? Maybe youre the one who needs forgiveness."
            ro "Casimir, Alain Men you associate with have a nasty habit of meeting a tragic end."
            "Her eyes blazed with fury, but it was quickly tempered by a regret he did not expect to see."
            "When she answered him, it was in a quiet, hateful voice that sent chills down his spine."
            mari "I warned him, told him to steer clear of the Hero of Karst. I told him to believe in his own strength, to forge his own path."
            mari "In ten years, he would be the light of Rosaria. Youve tainted that. Robbed us of it. Ruined not only the present, but the future as well."
            mari "..."
            mari "For that, I must forgive you as well."
            $ mariannesWordsForAlain = "tainted"
        "Keep your silence. ":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "..."
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

    show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
    show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

"Marianne turned back to the twins and looked them in the eyes. She was the perfect image of a defiant martyr."

mari "Do your worst, demons. I have spent every night since the tragedy in communion with the lady. My faith has never been stronger."



"Now her expression changed to a grim but triumphant smile.. It was as if the roles were reversed."

mari "You have no power over me."

"Jezera and Andras exchanged a glance. Then they burst out laughing."

je "Us? Whoever said we were going to do anything to you?"

hide andras with dissolve
hide jezera with dissolve

show tharos neutral at midright with dissolve


"Then, Tharos made his presence known once more. The hooded figure drew forward, shadow slowly creeping over Marianne. The priestess looked to him skeptically."

tharos "Ah, yes yes. What an entrance. So poised. And the fire on your tongue about your goddess. How wonderful. I am sure that she is quite proud of you."



"He walked over to Marianne and put his face right to the Priestess ear. Mariannes eyes widened slightly, but Rowan could not hear the words he said."
"Marianne was still chewing on what he said, even as Tharos walked backward and pointed his hands at Marianne. A purple light came from his gloves. Meanwhile, tendrils shot from the ground and wrapped around her wrists. Rowan recognized them as Jezeras."

tharos "Tell me your full name, woman of Solansia. "

mari "My name?"

"She let out a hiss."



mari "I am High Arbitron Marrianne of Rosaria. Born of the divine blood of Aryficci. You have no power over me, monster."

tharos "What a fantastic name! So grand!"

"Tharos let out an excited sigh."

tharos "I will take it from you."

"He said that last segment in a darker tone. One that reverberated in Rowans soul. Then, a glowing ring of light appeared around Mariannes chest."


scene cg601 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg601
pause 3

"The ring of light swirled with intense, shifting energy. Its movements and patterns were impossible to piece together with the human eye. But, the longer everyone watched, the larger and more intense the ring got."
"The crowd went silent, some staring forward. Rowan was among them."
"Hed never seen magic like this. It was unlike the focused deliberate spells that Cliohna and the twins cast. It was especially different from the beams of light and soothing radiance that marked the spells of Solansian priests."
"This was a tempest. An entirely alien form of magic. If Rowan stepped too close, he was sure it would consume him too."
"Marianne held steady. She whispered through grit teeth, but Rowan couldnt hear her amongst the storm of insanity around her."
"Jezera leaned forward excitedly. She was the first one to notice the effect of the spell. The ring of light was moving...expanding."
"Suddenly a piercing scream rang out. Whatever pain Marianne was holding back, she could not contain it any longer."


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ro "..."

"Rowan clutched his head. It was all too intense. The longer he stared the more impossible it was to focus. A flash of light blinded his eyes."
"...And then she was gone."
"Or rather, different."

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"..."

show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan approached cautiously. The circle of light was gone. But, the image in front of him was too surreal to be believed. Where once there had been the High Arbitron, now there was a solid marble statue."
"Rowan brushed a hand along her. She was as hard and smooth as the stones of the castle. He recoiled his hand and stared at it."
"The one who did this, Tharos, took a moment to admire his handiwork. Then, with a long bow he stepped out of the way so the twins could take center stage once more."

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show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

"Jezera came swaggering to the center of the stage, hips thrown side to side. Andras didnt put as much effort into the act as she did though. For the moment, he seemed to forget where he was and just stared at the statue."

je "Now, my sweet ladies and gentlemen of the cloth. That was a wonderful demonstration, was it not? I had chills down my spine the entire time!"

"The people who had once been the High Arbitrons subordinates looked on with open horror in their faces. A few, mostly younger nuns but also one of the grizzled Prothean guardsmen, even openly wept."

je "But, I havent even shown you the best part yet!"

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show jezera happy behind cg672
show andras smirk behind cg672
pause 3

"Her arms snaked around the frozen statue slowly. Her soft purple finger tips roamed over the marble surface."
"Rowan leaned back against the wall and caught his breath. It was a ghastly sight."
"Andras stood back to watch with a renewed grin on his face. Whatever had caught his attention had only held it for a passing moment."
"But, Jezera kept on toying with her trophy. She made a point of roaming her hands around. Over the statues neck. Over her cheek. Up her legs. It was like marking her territory."



"Then, she stuck her tongue out, and trailed it over the cold lifeless ear that had once been Mariannes. It was a transfixing sight. Like a sexual act for the sake of the provocation alone. The more she transgressed, the more angry and disgusted the captives got."
"Jezeras hands kept searching out more and more provocative areas. A hand roamed over the solid curvature of the statues rear end. Another went for the nipples, forever frozen stiff."
"Rowan could clearly see where this was moving. Was Jezera really about to molest an inanimate object, albeit one in the shape of a person she had killed, just to prove a point? It was almost stranger than it was obscene."
"Finally, Jezera slid a hand to the place Rowan knew it was going. A single finger traced the exposed lips of the High Arbitrons sex. Then, they slid in"
"Rowan blinked. How had that happened?"
"He was close enough to the display to realize that it had made a sound too. The noises of flesh yielding that frequently accompanied fingers up a womans sex. But that should be impossible."
"Rowan looked closer. The lips had actually parted. Jezera was finger fucking stone."
"But, it wasnt just that. Rowan noticed other things too. The liquid that seemed to spontaneously appear at the statues folds. He could already guess what it was, though the thought of it was strange and unnatural."
"Jezera was busy with her new toy, so Andras was the one who addressed the stunned audience."

an "You can see it, cant you? You can smell it? "
an "Your pretty little high priestess is still alive. Unthinking. Unspeaking. Unmoving. But, feeling...{i}everything{/i}."

"He bellowed out a laugh."

an "You pathetic fools came here to say that death doesnt frighten you."
an "Well, death isnt on the menu, pigs. If you aim to defy us, then you better be prepared to deal with the consequences of that for some time."
an "In my experience, statues tend to last for centuries. In four hundred years when my descendants rule this land, will she have learned to love the pleasure by then?"

"Jezeras fingers pumped faster and faster. Stone yielded to her. The more she used Marianne, the more the petrified body responded. In a grotesque sign, Rowan even saw a droplet trail down the statues unmoving leg."
"There was something strange about it. Marianne didnt moan. She didnt squirm. She showed none of the typical reactions. Yes, her body was still racing towards climax. If not from her wetness, her arousal would have been invisible."
"How much of this could she feel? How much could she process?"

je "What youre looking at is the new statue for the fountain at the front of the castle. Shes going to be oh so much fun to toy with whenever I pass."

"Jezera writhed, pressing her body teasingly against the back of Marianne. It was as though she engulfed her."
"Suddenly, came an eruption. A far larger drop rolled down the statues leg. Her lower lips shuddered from the tension. Perhaps that had been an orgasm, but it was impossible to say."
"But, Jezera kept on pumping and pumping and pumping. To any living woman, this would be torture by stimulation. Every few minutes would come another burst of liquid. Another shudder."
"That statute was being made to cum over and over again, all while the demon twins laughed."


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"Rowan found it difficult to watch. Difficult to smell. Difficult to hear. A sharp ache spread over his head."

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"Ideas and thoughts were in his head, and he could not get them out, no matter how hard he tried."

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"How many people had been affected by what hed done?"

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"How many principles that he once held had been lost along the way?"

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"How many oaths had he broken?"


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"How many people had he lost?"
"He sucked in air. He couldnt do this. He couldnt stay here."
"Andras and Jezera turned back towards their captives. Some were on their knees. Others were crying or praying. "

je "Now then. Who is ready to be my next ornament? Surely, you havent all forgotten your brave leaders call to keep the faith."
je "Who is ready to show how much they love your sweet goddess?"

"Rowan looked to the unmoving mask of Tharos. But, if the priest objected to any of this, he didnt show it. He stood, tall and unmoving, overlooking the entire scene."
"This was too much. It was all too much. Like another boulder being dropped on a man being buried alive."

if avatar.corruption > 59:
    "Something was wrong with him. Weak. "

"Without warning, Rowan slipped from the stage and went for an exit. Some way to escape the scene. Jezera watched him flee, but didnt try to stop him."

scene black with fade

"He stumbled out, heading back towards the party."
"He couldnt stand there and watch it anymore. It was too much. He needed to speak to someone."
"...He needed to talk to Alexia"

"To be continued in the next release."

$ rastLocked = True
return



label epilogueDelane:

"The orcs brought over a chair and forced Rowan down. He struggled reflexively and tried to wriggle from their grasp. "

je "Oh stop that. Youre not going to be hurt Rowan. This is just a show."

"Rowan slowly brought his fighting to a halt. To fight here would be pointless folly, but he didnt have to be happy about it. A show from the twins was never something he much wanted to see."
"The orcs bound his wrists in rough twine rope. He twisted his wrists around, but it just gave him scratches. The tie was too tight."
"Only then did another guest join the growing party. Andras stepped from the shadows. Marks from womens makeup on his skin reflected what hed been doing until his arrival."

ro "Whats happening?"

"Instead of answering him, she gave Tharos a polite bow."

je "Im sorry my friend, but do you mind if I take a second to explain something to Rowan?"

tharos "Certainly. I have no wish to disturb your work."

"Jezera strode back towards Rowan. He flinched at the sensation of her hand brushing against the inside of his thigh. She was teasing him."

je "Now, as youll recall, brother dearest and I were not exactly happy with your performance at Rastedel."

show andras displeased behind black

an "Not happy at all."

"Rowan withdrew his leg from Jezera. At least, as much as the bindings would allow. Of course, the topic was his failures at Rastedel. Hed suspected on several occasions that their punishment would not be limited to the sack."

ro "I told you before. I didnt plan on what happened with the Baron. I also tried to kill-"

"She pulled her hands to her hips and let out a snarl."

je "Rowan. Less speaking. More listening."

"She paced in pace, tossing her long hair back and forth. Like she was stalking the center of the room. Behind him, he felt Andras gripping the back of his chair with frightful strength."

je "Im not so blind as to not have an idea of what happened. Did you try to kill Werden? Did you set it up? Who can say?"
je "But, when you chose him initially, the truth was that I had my suspicions. After all, it wouldnt be the first time we sent you on a mission and you came back with lies."

"Rowan raised an eyebrow. "

ro "What?"

"Andras shook the chair, throwing Rowan off balance."

an "The Orc Encampment. The negotiations with the leadership. You remember it."

ro "Y-yes."

je "And Im sure that you remember a certain young woman whom those savage brutes were fighting over. Such a strange disappearance."
je "Naturally, she showed up in the capital afterwards, yes?"
je "Lady Eleanor Delane."

"Rowan hid his face. He tried to keep his voice steady, but the moment the name came from her lips, the scale of his trouble grew more clear."

ro "I recall her."

je "Of course, you do. You were the one who orchestrated her escape. Quite the harrowing operation."

"Rowan squeezed his hands into fists, if only to hold some of the tension. The situation was growing more grim by the minute. There was no point in denying the charge now. They had clearly pieced together what had happened at the orc camp. "

ro "Why didnt you say anything back at the time? I thought you hadnt figured it out."

"Andras just laughed."

an "Because it worked, fool. The Orc chiefs died and we got the army. You were lucky. Had we lost command of the orcs through your foolish scheme, Id have taken your head as a trophy."

"Rowan thought back to it. Had he really come so close to death back then?"

je "But, Rowan. This time your defiance has gone too far. Many valuable prisoners were cost by your games. Worse, the Rosarians still have a banner to cling to. "
je "And of course, that little morsel had a hand in it too, didnt she. Lady Delane. Going to meetings. Defending you and interceding with Werden. Getting you into rooms you wouldnt have made it into otherwise."

if eleanorCaveSex == True or delaneLodgeSex ==True:
    je "...Even meeting you in private"
    "Rowans eyes widened. She knew even that?"
    je "Now, I wonder what Alexia would think of that. Although, she has to be used to it by now. Youre quite the rambunctious little tiger, Rowan."

"The twins circled around his chair as predators circle prey. One moment Jezera was in front, the next Andras."

je "Still, the time for indulgences has passed. Wouldnt you agree, Brother?"

an "Very much so."
an "You must learn, once and for all, what happens when you defy us. Weve been indulgent. Never a {i}true{/i} punishment."
an "Its time that you learned that your actions have consequences, knave."

"Andras snapped his fingers."
"A sound came out from behind. A person being dragged. Rowan strained in his bonds to see who it was. But, the binding was too restrictive."
"His eyes were frantic. Was it Alexia? Were they bringing Alexia."
"But, when the person came into view, it was someone else entirely."

hide tharos with dissolve

show eleanor dress concerned at midright with dissolve

ele "Lady above...Rowan"

"Lady Delane, a woman he had expected to safely be at the coast, was here in Bloodmeen. Whats more, she was naked except for heavy iron shackles. Heavy tears stained her cheeks."
"Rowans eyes widened. Without thinking, he surged struggling against his bonds. But, theyd chosen the rope well. It was so strong that itd take a sword to cut it."

ro "How did you..why..wha-"

je "When we learned of the situation in the city, I sent an advance team in. I just knew I couldnt let her slip out of our hands. Especially after all that work youd put into keeping her safe."

"Jezera drew herself close to the shivering captive. A shot of adrenaline went through Rowans body when the demoness brushed the back of her hand over Delanes cheek. His muscles strained."

je "Such an angel. Its no wonder you did so much for her sake."

"He gnarled his teeth together and tried to rise from his chair. But, Andras slammed him back down with strong arms."

ro "Ill kill you. Ill kill you. Get your hands off of her."

"Delane looked to him with red teary eyes."

ele "Rowan, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. We were going to be partners. I was going to go on an adventure to help you. And I ruined everything."
ele "I wanted to be the one you could rely on. Your agent on the inside. I told you that you didn't have to worry about me"
ele "Even after I was captured, I still hoped youd save me one last time..."

"Rowan strained against the bonds, against Andras arms, to close a portion of the gap between them."

ro "Its not your fault. Its not your fault. Please. Its mine. My fault."

"She looked down and to the side. Her cheeks were slightly red."

ele "Rowan...I'm in love with you."

menu:
    "I love you too.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Delane. I love you too."
        if alexiaAndrasObedient == True:
            "Andras let out a small chuckle."
        if alexiaJezObedient == True:
            "Jezera let out a small giggle."
    "I'm sorry.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "There was something he knew she wanted to hear. But, even now, even here, he could not bring himself to say it."
        ro "I know. I'm so sorry."

ele "..."
ele "Please. Just stay here. Stay. I don't want to be alone at the end"

"In some respects, it was a strange request. Rowan was bound to his seat. Yet, to him, it didnt feel redundant at all."

ro "I'm not going anywhere, Delane. Im not going anywhere. I'm here. Youre not alone."

"Jezera stepped back between them and let out a long showy yawn."

je "Isnt it time we got to the point? We picked her as a demonstration of our new friends abilities. Naturally, the show should begin."

an "Someone gag him."

ro "No. Dont do this. Im not going to-"

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"Rowans words were cut off by a cloth gag being forced into his mouth by one of the orcs. He snarled and cursed, trying to get another word through. He struggled with all his might, but there was no escape."
"Delane was made to kneel in the center of the room."

je "If you wouldnt mind, wise gardener. Im very interested in the results of the process."

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"Tharos, the strange newcomer, stepped back into the center of the room. From behind his still mask he stared at Delane."

tharos "It seems theres a lot of drama, huh? Well, thats just excellent! I love emotion. Passion. It makes being alive so much sweeter."


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tharos "Before we begin"
tharos "Tell me your name."

"She blinked through the tears."

ele "My..name?"

tharos "Yes, my dear. Your full name. It would not be proper at all to begin without it!"

ele "..."

"She straightened up her back with pride."

ele "Lady Eleanor of House Delane."

tharos "My word! What a lovely name."
tharos "..."
tharos "I will take it from you."

"Tharos slowly lowered the mask over Delanes face. Rowan watched cautiously. What was it about to do?"
"Then a sharp purple light emanated from the forehead of the mask. All he heard was her screams."

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"Reflexively, he ducked his head low and slammed his eyes shut. He couldnt watch this. He couldnt watch this. It was too much."
"Andras leaned closer to his ear to whisper."

an "Youre missing a sight, boy."
an "His people have powerful magic. The changes they can make to the human body are beyond imagination."
an "Surely, you dont want to miss something so delicious."

"His ear was filled by the cruel sound of Andras laugh. But, even that was a mercy. It let him focus on something besides the screaming."

an "No last look at your precious noble girl?"

"Rowans brain closed down. He simply couldnt engage or process the situation. His head hung, as if whatever held it up had lost all power."
"Slowly, the sound faded. No more screaming. Whatever he had been doing had been completed."
"Rowan opened his eyes."

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show eleanor fallen neutral at midright with dissolve
show tharos neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Delane was still kneeling where she had been, but she was altogether different now."
"Her fine white skin had turned blue. The mask clung unnaturally to her face, leaving her blank and expressionless. A sharp horn burst from her forehead where the purple light had been. "
"Strangely, more clothing items from the same black material had appeared elsewhere on her body."
"Rowan felt Andras undoing the gag."

ro "M-My lady?"

"Yet, Delane did not turn to face him. The room took on an eerie stillness."

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je "You neednt bother, hero. You may knock at the door as loud as you want, but it doesnt matter when the occupant is no longer home."

ro "...No longer home?"

"Rather than explain, she kept him in suspense longer by turning back to Tharos."

je "A most marvelous show. And quite informative. I simply must learn how you fine folks accomplish this."

tharos "Its quite the feat, I assure you."
tharos "I take it you are satisfied?"

je "Very."

"The mysterious figure gave one final bow."

tharos "Then, I shall depart for the nonce. I am sure you and your brother wish to explore your new pet in greater detail."

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"Rowan was still sputtering as Tharos briskly strolled from the alley, without so much as a second glance. He looked to Delane and found movement. She was..crawling?"

ro "What..what did you do to her? Delane..."

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an "Fascinating, isnt it?"
an "Tharos has made her perfect. His order keeps the secrets of perfect obedience. A process to convert human bodies and souls into something new."
an "Something always obedient. Always eager for pleasure."
an "The woman you knew is gone forever now. No trace of her remains. She is now, and forever, a slave."
an "Fascinating, isnt it?"

"The Delane creature crawled in a catlike motion to Andras leg and twisted herself around it. Her limbs moved and contorted in strange movements."
"Rowan stared numbly. The blank mask stared back at him, unmoving and unchanging. There was no sense of who was beneath."

ro "You..but she"
ro "Delane."

je "Oh, dont you worry that mop top of yours. Shell be much happier now."

"The creature slithered over to the demoness and pressed herself to Jezeras leg. She looked like a cat seeking affection."

je "Pride. Intelligence. Morals. Memories."
je "These things all get in the way of true happiness. Pain. Pleasure. Carnal lust."
je "Of course, you and I still have to bear these things. But, sweet Lady Delane? Now shes free to enjoy herself. No concern more pressing than the next thing to fill her with a cock."

"Jezera placed a finger to her lips."

je "Shell never be...what was it she said?"
je "Alone."

"As the seconds passed and the realization of what had just happened became starker and starker, Rowan grew fainter and fainter. He sunk into his chair like a man without a skeleton. Even his breath came out ragged and parched."

je "In fact, I bet shes just smiling about it."
je "Why dont you show us your smile, pet?"

"Suddenly, the mask shifted. Or perhaps opened. A large gaping maw opened at the front and from it, a long prehensile tongue snaked out. Everything about it was wrong. From the sharp monstrous teeth to its failure to map to the natural place for a mouth on the human face."
"No one could mistake such a thing for a human face. It was a creation of vile and uncommon magic."
"Rowan stared blankly at it. They had turned her into a horror too strange to be believed."

je "See. Happy as can be."
je "Perhaps, a celebration is in order. Something to test out her new nature."

"Andras leaned in together with his sister. They looked like two children conspiring the days mischief."

an "Are we thinking the same thing?"

je "Indeed, brother."

"Jezera pointed a finger towards Rowan."

je "Pet, go show Rowan your appreciation for his concern. Bring him off with your tongue."

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show andras smirk at midright with moveoutright

"All it took was the single command. The creature that had been Delane began to crawl towards him on hands and knees. Her strange tongue swirled and readied itself as if about to pounce on prey."
"He sank further in his chair. He didnt try to fight. He didnt try to plead. All the whole, she drew closer and closer."

je "Dont look so glum, Rowan."

if eleanorCaveSex == True or delaneLodgeSex ==True:
    je "From my understanding, being told to fuck you would be an order she might have even obeyed even as her old self."
else:

    je "This is what she always wanted, wasnt it?"

"Soon, the Delane creature between his knees. So close that he could see every detail. She had a mole on her left arm just like the old Delane had possessed. She even smelled slightly like her old self."
"Rowan was simply frozen. No energy. No anger. It was all too much. "

je "Hmm."

"She drew her tongue down, sliding slowly up his leg. There was no excitement, even as it touched the thin fabric covering his crotch. He was just going to let it happen. "

ro "..."

"Jezera let out a sigh. Then, she gestured the creature back towards her."

je "Stop. Stop Stop."
je "Its just no fun if there isnt a yes behind the no. Its not worth it."

show eleanor fallen neutral at midright with moveoutright
show andras smirk at midleft with moveoutleft

"Without so much as a second thought, the creature that had been Delane skittered back to her new Mistress. The strange mouth sealed shut, leaving nothing but surreal blankness behind in its wake."
"Andras let out a yawn."

an "Boring."
an "We still need to break her in though. I want to see the results of the process first hand."

"Andras smirked to himself."

an "Ill take her down to the barracks and have her give the men a reward. Sluts like her dont tire easily, so Im sure theyll appreciate it."
an "What do you say, boy? Wanna come and watch?"

ro "..."

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"Shortly afterwards, Andras had a chain wrapped around her neck like one would make for a dog. He gave her a yank, and the creature that had been Delane happily trailed along behind him. The orc guards flanked him on either side."
"Jezera, however, didnt leave yet. She went behind Rowan and delicately worked the knots from the rope out."

show jezera happy at midleft with moveoutleft

je "No more games, Rowan. No more playing the hero. No more barely disguised disobedience."
je "This is your life now. If you want to keep living it, then this will never happen again."

ro "..."

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"When he was free, she sauntered away without so much as a second glance. Now, Rowan was alone in his chair."
"But, he didnt rise. Instead, he started to cry."

"To be continued in the next release."

$ rastLocked = True

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

label rastAlleys:

if slumsIntroSeen == False:
    jump slumsIntro
else:

    jump slumsMenu


label slumsIntro:

scene bg45 with fade

"Rowan stood before the northern slums of Rastedel with the air of a man left simultaneously disgusted and in awe of its fetid grandeur."
"The slums were a madmans jigsaw of winding streets, haphazard hovels and shuddering lean-tos, all mashed together against the northern walls like the heaped accumulation of Rastedels architectural offal."
"It was humanity at its most inhumane: a civilization unto itself of congested urban living, with all the thrills and dangers that such a place could offer."
"There was no urban planning to speak of: roads ran like snaking rain channels through the mud and refuse, merging and flowing out and into one another with little sense for traffic or coherence."
"Precious few buildings could claim to have a shingled roof devoid of holes, or lacked a rotted wall thick with rats and other vermin."
"For most, the entrance was a doorframe, gaping wide the inner goings on of the assorted brothels and gambling halls to the curious and the voyeuristic alike."
"Rowan peered into the first house he came across that didnt look like a house of ill repute. It held little beside a handful of broken furniture, and lone mother of two."
"Her hand went for the knife the moment she noticed him, desperate to protect what little she had. Rowan shook his head and moved on, before she could do something theyd both regret."
"Looking around, it was no wonder she took him for a bandit. Crime was rampant here, like a wasting disease it creeped through the very bloodstream of the slums."
"Already, Rowan had witnessed no less than three robberies, a failed pickpocket attempt, and what he suspected to be a surreptitious gang beating."
"The Slum-folk lived hard, and they lived desperate, their cruel existence made all the more brutal, more tragic, by the war. The dwellings along the outer walls were gone now. Burned by Werden. Their former occupants crowding the streets added to the misery."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "He watched three children run down with dirty feet. They were smiling. Did they know there was a war going on? How horrid their conditions were?"
    "Rowan had tried not to think of the plight of the slums much when he had last spent time in Rastedel. He had believed then that with the last war over, things would improve for the poor."
    "Could he even still pretend that the lords would help when this war was done?"

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Not even the sun itself could bear to look upon the foul sight of the slums."
    "The light of day was a sickly grey companion in these streets; the numerous tarps and overhangs of the street merchants sapped what little illumination there was left to find. In short: it was a bleak, noxious, deadly shithole. "
    "And it was the perfect place for Rowan to find the kind of vicious wretches he was looking for... assuming he could flush them out of their nests."
else:

    "He watched three children run down with dirty feet. They were smiling. Did they know there was a war going on? How horrid the conditions they lived in were?"
    "How had he thought this was justice? Mariannes predecessor had once told him that helping the urban poor would be a priority with Karnas defeated."
    "Lies. So many lies. "

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"He took a step aside, avoiding a hulking, drunk brute who made his way through the street, eagerly searching for a fight. His beady eyes turned to Rowan, but the hero had already blended with the crowd, unwilling to find trouble so soon."
"No man would be stupid enough to pick a fight with the Hero of Karst. But thanks to the simple, threadbare cloak of faded brown, he just another outsider. Before, he had hoped to blend in - but now realized his folly."
"There was a missing component in his clothing, in his figure, in his walk: hungry desperation. His cheeks were not hollowed, and his step lacked the nervous jerkiness he had seen in almost everybody here."
"The locals would not trust him easily, of that he was certain. Hed have to use whatever tools he had at his disposal - gold being just one of them - to gather information on Maud. At the moment he didnt even know how the damn woman looked."
"He pulled his hood further down. No matter. He was no stranger to tracking a big game. Even if all that would be left for him is searching blindly, hed find Maud and her people."
"And the Northside Bannermen would be brought to heel."

$ slumsIntroSeen = True



label slumsMenu:

scene bg45 with fade
show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

menu:
    "The hunter becomes the prey." if slumsEvent1Seen == False and maudMet == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump slumsEvent1

    "Beating around the ambush." if slumsEvent2Seen == False and maudMet == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump slumsEvent2

    "The beggar." if slumsEvent3Seen == False and maudMet == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump slumsEvent3

    "Red light, green light." if slumsEvent2Seen == True and slumsEvent4Seen == False and maudMet == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump slumsEvent4

    "Meeting Maud." if slumsEvent3Seen == True and maudMet == False and northsideAlly != "alain":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump meetMaud

    "Visit Maud again." if maudMet == True and maudEvent2Seen == False and northsideAlly != "alain":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump maud_event2

    "Help Maud Meet the Baron" if maudEvent2Seen == True and maudEvent3Seen == False and northsideAlly != "alain" and act4BaronMeet == True and clubbingSealSeen == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump maud_event3
    "Leave the slums.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rastMenu





label slumsEvent1:

$ slumsEvent1Seen = True

"It was difficult to catch the gaze of anyone in the slums. A stranger approaching was always a sign of trouble, and people scurried away at the sight of him, his cloak doing little to inspire trust."

show rowan hood happy at center with dissolve

"But if there was one thing that made them stop in their tracks, then it was the quiet jingle of the gold coins Rowan held in his pouch. Promise of easy money made deaf men suddenly regain their hearing, and gave Rowan hopes for finding Maud quickly."

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"At least as long as nobody throws a wrench in his efforts. Gold did attract attention - but often the wrong kind."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with moveoutleft

"A group of thugs perched upon the crumbling wood of the second-story balcony to his right. They were undoubtedly a part of the local muscle, judging from their only somewhat gaunt appearances, and the mean way they carried themselves."
"Many were missing teeth, or bore ugly scars of survival the way an animal of the jungle might. The only unifying feature any of them shared were the green scarves they tied around their waists or about their necks."

show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinright

"He felt their eyes upon him as he strode onwards, beneath their balcony and on through the thoroughfare. He pretended not to notice, keeping his senses alert to sudden changes in his environment."
"A moment later, he spared a glance behind him. The balcony was now empty, and it didnt take a life full of war to know why. Trouble... But perhaps the kind he could use to his advantage."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

"Turning ahead once more, he made his way through the crowd. A street vendor rushed towards him and tried to thrust a half-rotted fish into his hands."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Rowan flipped him a coin and waved the man away. A small catch before his hunt for a much bigger one. A sign of good fortune for sure. "
else:

    "Rowan shoved out of the way. He had his sight on a much bigger fish now, and these people were already straining his patience. "


show rowan hood happy at center with moveinright

"Rowan looked behind again, sighting a flash of green fabric in the crowd. He suppressed a smile and continued onward, weaving between stalls and abandoned carts to confound and delay his pursuers."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

scene black with fade

"He looked one last time, spotting at least two within a dozen feet of him. He quickened his pace, keeping his hand the hilt of his sword, then - ducked down the first side alley he could find."
"It was a half-tilted crack between a large whorehouse and what was once a grain silo that had sunk into the mud. The building leaned hard to one side, creating a slanted alley that was wider at the bottom and almost nonexistent at the top."
"It was just large enough for a few men to walk abreast through it."


$ res_roll = dice(6)
if res_roll > 3:
    "He pressed his back to the slanted wall, hidden deep within the shadows. The seasoned warrior drew his sword with a smooth, silent rasp of the blade. He held fast, calm like a pond in the stillness."
    "The first two thugs came through the alley with all the blundering aggression of men too-used to the glamour of their ability to intimidate."
    "They had daggers in their hands, and looked ready to kill. Rowan let them rush past him, keeping silent till their backs were turned."
    menu:
        "Just keep one alive for questioning.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ slumThugsKilled = True
            show black with sshake
            show black with redflash
            scene bg45 with fade
            show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
            "Just as they passed him, Rowan stabbed his sword deep into the nearest mans side, between the ribs."
            "The first sign the other thug had that things were amiss was the spurt of blood that gushed from his companions mouth as he crumpled to the ground, gurgling."
            show rowan hood angry at midleft with moveoutleft
            show bg45 with redflash
            "The second man, a worm-lipped little mongrel, let out a cry of surprise and backed up, finding himself boxed into the wall."
            "Rowan pulled his blade free from his compatriots body and slashed at his throat, blood fountaining out from the gaping wound as he stepped aside to avoid the spray."

        "Just knock them out." if avatar.corruption < 51:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ slumThugsKilled = False
            scene bg45 with fade
            show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
            "The moment they passed him, Rowan reached out, snatching the nearest thugs wrist and twisting the blade out his hands."
            "The socket-eyed man let out a yelp of surprise, followed by a grunt of pain as Rowan smashed the pommel of his sword square in his face. He crumpled to the ground."
            show bg45 with sshake
            "The second man spun around, eyes going wide as he realized too late that his opponent was behind him."
            show rowan hood neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
            show bg45 with sshake
            "Seizing the initiative, Rowan rushed forward, slamming his shoulder into the worm-lipped ruffian and shoving him hard into the wall. The wall itself shuddered from the impact, and the thug slumped to the ground, dazed."
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
else:

    "Rowan tried to duck into the shadows of the alley, but he was too slow. There was a shout, and in a flash the men were upon him."
    show black with sshake
    scene bg45 with fade
    show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan turned and swept his blade in front of him, forcing the two thugs who had entered the alley to back off. The difference in reach played to his advantage, which would make smarter men think twice before engaging."
    show rowan hood angry at midleft with dissolve
    thug "Awful kind of place to be gettin lost, eh? Dun worry, well show you out. Just gives us all the gold on ye."
    othug "And everything else o worth."
    "But his opponents were neither smart, nor particularly skilled. They held their daggers before them with the stiff frame of men who had never been trained to wield them."
    "It was obvious they were used to robberies and street fights. They had no experience dueling a real swordsman."
    ro "I have a counterproposal. How about you two put your daggers down before you hurt yourself, answer some of my questions, and Ill let you leave with your pride and limbs intact?"
    show rowan hood happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Well start with something simple. Who do you work for?"
    show rowan hood angry at midleft with dissolve
    "The two thugs looked at each other, cruel smiles gracing their lips. Sadly, Rowan could almost the cogs move inside their heads."
    "Its two on one, and our friends are just around the corner. Who does this idiot think he is to threaten {i}us{/i}?!"
    "Two swift strikes were Rowans answer, as the first thug feinted forward, while the other rushed him, trying to move past his guard and nullify the warriors superior reach."
    ro "If thats how you wish to play it."
    show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
    show bg45 with redflash
    "Rowan danced back and slashed at the thugs hand. The man screamed and dropped his blade, a deep gash furrowed into the top of his hand."
    menu:
        "Go for the kill.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ slumThugsKilled = True
            show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinright
            show bg45 with redflash
            "Rowan finished the man off with a stab directly to his heart. The man gasped and clutched at the blade, collapsing to the ground as he bled out in the alleyway."
            show bg45 with sshake
            "Rowan planted his foot on his chest and pulled, managing with some difficulty to extricate his sword from his person."
            "A split of a second too late. The second thug let out a shout of anger and rushed him, swinging his dagger wildly in an attempt to overwhelm the hero."
            "Realizing he wouldnt be able to raise his sword in time, Rowan opted for the safer option and dropped it, catching the worm-lipped mans wrist as he tried to plunge the dagger into his chest."
            show rowan hood shock at center with dissolve
            "A brutal struggle ensued. Rowan caught an elbow to the face that made him momentarily see stars. However, his superior strength and skill won the day, and he managed to wrestle the dagger from his assailants hands."
            show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
            show bg45 with redflash
            "He rewarded the ruffians murderous impulse with a dagger to the eye, shoving his lifeless body to the ground and retrieving his sword."


        "Just knock them out." if avatar.corruption < 51:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ slumThugsKilled = False
            show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinright
            show bg45 with sshake
            "Rowan followed up on the attack and kicked the man in the chest, knocking the wind out of him. A quick elbow to the face made the man collapse altogether."
            show rowan hood neutral at midright with moveoutright
            "Rowan quickly seized the momentum rushing towards the second thug, whose narrow lips twisted in fear as he tried to back up."
            show rowan hood neutral at midright with dissolve
            "Unexpectedly, out what could only be suicidal desperation, the man leaped forward at the same time Rowan did."
            show rowan hood shock at center with moveinleft
            show bg45 with sshake
            show bg45 with redflash
            "The hero instinctively moved his blade away to avoid skewering the poor bastard, and took a dagger to the shoulder for his kindness."
            "Rowan grimaced and punched the man with his sword still clenched in his grasp, using the extra weight to add girth to the blow."
            show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
            show bg45 with redflash
            "The thugs nose crunched from the hit, and he went down, clutching at his face. Rowan yanked the dagger out with a grunt of pain."

            $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)

scene bg45 with fade
show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"His first two opponents dispatched, Rowan turned to the front of the alley, where four more men were now standing, shocked at the speed at which he had dispatched their compatriots."
"Whether it was a form of suicidal bravery or some low, slum-borne sense of gangland honor, none of them fled. They advanced upon him, daggers and chains in their hands."


$ res_roll = dice(6)
if res_roll > 3:
    show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
    "What followed was a short but brutal fight. Rowan backed up deeper into the alley, using its narrow confines to limit the ease with which his opponents had to encircle him."
    "So long as he managed to keep them in front of him, he only ever had to fight two at a time."
    if slumThugsKilled == False:
        "It was a tricky business to simultaneously gain the upper hand and avoid unnecessary killing, but Rowan threaded that knifes edge with seasoned skill."
        "He was, in the end, facing malnourished vagabonds with more guts than tactical sense."
        "The first two newcomers he dispatched with ease, knocking aside their weapons and inflicting minor wounds to their hands, arms and legs."
        show rowan hood shock at center with moveinleft
        "The second two were trickier, and Rowan nearly lost his blade - and subsequently his life - to the clever grip of one ruffians chain when it wrapped around the hilt."
        show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
        "However, Rowan had seen this trick before, and managed to extricate the weapon from the trap without losing his grip on the process."
        "From then on it was just a matter of whittling down their limited fount of stamina and goading them into a mistake."
        "In the end, six men lay injured and groaning, strewn about the alleyway in various states of distress. Rowan let out a soft sigh and walked up to the nearest one."
    else:
        "He readied his sword as the first pair advanced, and quickly went on the offense."
        show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinleft
        "He fought like a man possessed, parrying faltering strikes and responding in a blistering fashion, slashing and stabbing in the cramped confines, dispensing death to anyone foolish enough to challenge him."
        "The men in the front fell within moments, one with his head parted from his body, the other with his gut cut open, staring in shock at spilling innards."
        show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
        "The second two were trickier, and Rowan nearly lost his blade - and subsequently his life - to the clever grip of one ruffians chain when it wrapped around the hilt."
        "However, Rowan had seen this trick before. Instead of resisting the thugs insistent tug on his blade, he followed with it, stabbing the blade deep into the mans chest."
        "He turned to face the last man, his dying friends body still twitching on his blade."
        "He half expected the man to turn around and run. And he tried just that. He took a step back, then tripped over, his knees giving up underneath him."
        ro "If you want to have any hope at coming out of this alive, dont get up."
        "The dagger fell to the ground, and the ruffian scrambled to his knees, his eyes quivering and his mouth babbling for mercies. Rowan approached him, the rush of killing still burning in his eyes."
else:

    show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
    "Rowan had not been quite ready to fight this many opponents at once. He tried to back up deeper into the alleyway to avoid getting overwhelmed, but his pursuers kept pace."
    show rowan hood shock at midleft with moveinleft
    "With a reckless tumble, one of the thugs managed to get around him, forcing Rowan to fight three of them at a time. What had started out as an ambush had quickly morphed into a very real fight for his life."
    if slumThugsKilled == False:
        "Rowan hadnt meant it to end up like this. The fight was desperate, and soon he was on the defensive, parrying attacks as he used his quick footwork to avoid letting any one foe to get behind his guard."
        show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show bg45 with sshake
        show bg45 with redflash
        "He felt a dagger pierce the armor beneath his clothing, digging a shallow wound into his rib as he grunted in pain. His instincts kicked in, his sword slashing up to remove the hand of the offending party."
        "The man let out a piteous scream and staggered back, clutching at the bleeding stump."
        show bg45 with redflash
        "Without a moment of respite, Rowan moved to parry a knife thrust into his throat, and quickly followed with a deep stab into his opponent's shoulder blade."
        "He managed to shove the man away just in time to avoid taking a set of chains to the face, though his sword was now tangled by the impediment."
        show bg45 with redflash
        "He managed to extricate the sword, but not before taking another shallow stab to the arm that he only just managed to avoid turning into a life-ending wound to the chest."
        "Out of options, and unable to prevent more bloodshed, Rowan turned and slashed at the mans throat. Blood coated Rowans face as the man crumpled to the ground dead."
        show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinleft
        "One last man remained, the thug with the chains. Rowan turned his now bloodied sword to him, and the blood of his companion was enough to shatter what little remained of the mans resolve."
        thug "Yield! I yield!"
        show rowan hood concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "The chain fell to the ground. Rowan spared a long, regretful glance in the direction of the dying man, then focused on the thug in front of him."

        $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
    else:
        show rowan hood angry at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan fought with a desperation bordering on fury. He lashed out at the thugs all around him with little heed to his own safety, batting aside their numerous attacks and dealing out death in turn."
        show bg45 with sshake
        show bg45 with redflash
        "He felt a dagger jab into his leg, digging a deep if superficial wound into his thigh. He snarled and slashed at the offending enemy, removing his arm up to the elbow as the man began to scream bloody murder."
        show bg45 with redflash
        "He quickly pressed the offensive, parrying a knife thrust at his throat and following with a strike on the next mans neck."
        "A spray of blood coated his face and momentarily blinded him, allowing the man with the chains to entangle his sword and yank it out of his hands."
        thug "Get im! "
        show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "The second thug threw himself at him, his dagger aimed right into Rowans belly. Rowan grabbed his arm, using his superior strength to lock his opponent in place."
        thug "Duck!"
        ro "Oh, no you dont."
        "He saw the chain coming. A quick elbow to the chin stunned his opponent, and a simple push put him right in the path of the incoming strike."
        show bg45 with sshake
        show rowan hood happy at midleft with dissolve
        "A sickening {i}crack{/i} filled the alley and the man collapsed to the ground, his skull split open by the metal weight that ended the chain."
        "Rowan faced the last man, who gawked at him with his mouth wide open."
        ro "I need one of you alive. Want to be the lucky one, or will I have to check your companions to see whos still breathing?"
        "The chain rattled as it fell to the ground. The poor bastard was shaking in fear, his hands up in the air. Rowan walked up to him without hurry, and picked up his sword."

        show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinleft

show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve

ro "I dont know who you think you are, but you and your friends made a big mistake trying to tail me."

thug "P-please sir, mercy?"

ro "Speak! Who sent you?"
ro "No two-bit cutpurses would have bothered with a stunt like that, after seeing what I did to your two friends."

"Rowan could see the cringing fear in the mans eyes. The thug set his narrow jaw and tried to say nothing, but his chin was quivering."

ro "Was it Maud? Are you working for her?"

thug "Y-yes! Yes, we work for Maud! A-and shell be really mad if you hurt me! Im her right hand, I is! Yeah, yeah!"

"Rowans cheek twitched. He was in no mood for such brazen lies."

if slumThugsKilled == False:
    show rowan hood angry at midright with moveoutright
    "He stepped forward and brandished his blade against the thugs neck."
    ro "You have ten seconds to start telling the truth, or Im parting you from that lying tongue of yours. "
else:

    show rowan hood angry at midright with moveoutright
    "He stepped forward and brandished his blade against the Thugs neck. The tip still glistened red with the blood of his defeated compatriots."
    ro "You have ten seconds to start telling the truth, or youre joining your friends over there."

thug "Aaah!"

show rowan hood happy at midright with dissolve

thug "Okay! Okay!"

show rowan hood neutral at center with moveoutright

thug "We aint working for Maud, alright?! We- wes nobodies!"
thug "Me an the lads was lookin to join up with Mauds Boys. Shes the big bad bitch o dis place."
thug "We figgured shed be more liable towards lettin us join up if we showed we was good earners."
thug "But her Boys said were just common thugs. Said wed never be part o the gang."

ro "And you decided to prove them wrong by robbing people? "

"Rowan brandished the blade against the babbling bandits chicken neck again. He let out a frightened sound, like a rat being stepped on."

ro "Not the smartest of the bunch, are you? "

thug "Im s-sorry! We- We just eyeballed your fat purse and thought itd be an easy snatch!"
thug "We didnt know we was fightin a damn {i}demon{/i}!"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
    ro "-So if I {i}had{/i} been one of those easy scores, what would have been my fate, huh?"
    ro "How many people have you and your friends killed, boy? People left out on the streets just like you, people trying to make whatever life they can in this place?"
    "The saucer-eyed fear in the thugs eyes told Rowan everything he needed to know. A well of righteous fury filled his chest. It took everything he had to not cut the mans throat and be done with it."
else:

    if serveChoice == 4:
        show rowan hood happy at center with dissolve
        "Rowan smiled a crooked smile. With his eyes hidden under the hood, it was the only thing the thug could see - and it chilled him to the bone."
        ro "You have no comparison. But I will take the compliment."
    else:
        show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
        "He slapped the man with the hilt of his sword. A sharp edge split his brow, and the thugs scream of pain was cut short by a blow to the stomach."
        ro "Dont you dare call me that! You have no idea what a real demon is like. But I will gladly give you a taste if you want it so badly!"
        thug "No-o! Im - ack- sorry! "

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

ro "Give me something of use about Maud. {b}Now{/b}."

"He didnt add or else. There was no need. He was certain the thugs tiny mind had already provided the bastard with a plethora or possible outcomes for that very scenario."

thug "I-I- I- I-"
thug "Calhoun! is name is Calhoun!"
thug "The guy I talked with - hes got four fingers on his left hand. N-not cut or nuffin, like - like he was born with four! Hes a skinny fuck, always crackin jokes!"
thug "Hes Mauds right hand! Calhouns the one who said wed never get in!"

menu:
    "Knock him out.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ slumsInterrogatorKilled = False
        ro "Well done..."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "Now, if you have anything rattling in that empty head of yours, Id advise you to rethink your current way of life."
            ro "At least once the headache passes."
        "He cranked his arm back and hit the thug as hard as he could in the jaw. The man collapsed to the ground, knocked senseless by the blow. Rowan bent down for a moment to check that he was still breathing, then sheathed his blade."
        ro "...Calhoun."
        ro "As good a place to start as any, I suppose."
        hide rowan with moveoutright
        "His work finished, Rowan strode out of the alleyway, picking his way past the bodies strewn about with the carelessness of a man used to walking through a dozen battlefields."
        "He rejoined the main thoroughfare and disappeared into the crowd."
    "No loose ends.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ slumsInterrogatorKilled = True
        ro "Thank you for your honesty. May Solansia forgive you."
        thug "F-forgive me for w-"
        thug "{i}Uhhhh.{/i}"
        "Rowans blade slid across the thugs throat with the ease of cutting turkey. His eyes went wide as the realization of what Rowan was doing hit home too late."
        "They stared into one anothers eyes as blood filled the mans mouth. He coughed, spluttered, then gurgled."
        if slumThugsKilled == False:
            ro "It its any consolation, your companions will live."
        "Rowan stood to his feet, wiping the blood from his blade on the mans shirt. He then sheathed his sword, checking to make sure the man was dead."
        ro "...Calhoun."
        ro "As good a place to start as any, I suppose."
        hide rowan with moveoutright
        "His work finished, Rowan strode out of the alleyway, picking his way past the bodies strewn about with the carelessness of a man used to walking through a dozen battlefields."
        "He rejoined the main thoroughfare and disappeared into the crowd."

$ maudClues += 1
$ knowCalhoun = True
$ calhounName = "Calhoun"
$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return





label slumsEvent2:

$ slumsEvent2Seen = True

scene bg50 with fade

"Rowan moved like a ghost through the darkness, the way ahead lit only by the flickering torches of passers-by and the odd firelight coming through the yawning door frames of decrepit buildings."
"Night turned the chaotic, dangerous network of the slums into a terrifying hedgemaze, near impossible to traverse. Here in these narrow spaces, daring to bear a light in the wrong place could be as dangerous as braving the dark alone."
"Rowan did not even bother trying to find his way in the crowded gloom. Instead, he followed the sound of raucous laughter and drunken revelry."
"He reasoned that his best chance to find the elusive Northside Bannermen lay in identifying them amongst the assorted gambling halls and bordellos, alongside all the other debauched sinners."

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"His instincts led him to the slum equivalent of a red light district: a star-pointed five way junction between streets, where the evening crowds were thickest."
"Rowan stood shoulder to shoulder with his fellow travelers as perfumed prostitutes dolled in presumptuous faux-finery propositioned the crowd from second-story windows."
"He watched as the whores waved and cooed to him, fluttering small handkerchiefs and flashing their bare breasts, pale skin the color of milk in the low light as if to entice him."
"Their silhouettes were illuminated by the light emerging from the windows behind them, like bewitching sirens or cavorting demons."

show rowan hood shock at center with dissolve

"The sound of a drunken brawl breaking out down the street drew Rowans attention away from the wayward women of the night, and he continued on through the thoroughfare."

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
"He came to a wide, squat tavern of dubious construction. The gentle trills of lutes and lyres arose beneath the loud roar of humanity inside. "

show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

"In front of the door a crowd gathered: more than two dozen men and women - some lacking cloaks, or even shoes - watched two drunken sots as they wrestled like animals in the muck."
"The fight was hardly a fair contest. One man was nearly twice the size of the other: a hulking brute of balding complexion and a lazy eye, who dispensed a merciless beating to the groaning man on the ground, his fists striking flesh with a wet, sickening sound."
"The onlookers watched in silence or jeered, forgetting for a moment their unfortunate surroundings by this distracting amusement."

show rowan hood concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

"In his younger, more idealistic days Rowan might have stepped in and put a stop to the beating."
"Such inclinations in the past had, after all, been what had spurred Rowan to action in the first place: a sense of justice, a notion of fairness, of seeing the small trampled by the mighty."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Even now, he found his hand going to the sword by his side. He forced it to stop. He couldnt blow his cover here. "
    show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
else:

    show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    "...But those days had long since passed into memory. Now, Rowan simply watched."

"His unconscious foe dispensed with, the hulking brute wiped the stray spittle from his face and stood upright, glaring out across the crowd as if daring any other man to cross him. He met Rowans eyes for an instant, but made no sign that he noticed him."
"Grunting, the man turned to a compatriot standing near to the crowd and gestured for his swordbelt. The man tossed it to him, shouting out an indecipherable jest his way."
"The brute made a crude gesture at him and strode away, a half dozen men from the crowd moving to follow."
"Rowans eyes trailed across their persons as they moved in formation: these men were all armed, bearing swords and wearing crude armor of padded gambeson and cloth doublets."
"It was as good a clue as any. A gathering of such men in the slums could only speak to coherent organization, and the gangs were the only ones capable of such collective force. City Guards and mercenaries knew better than to tread on their turf."

hide rowan with moveoutright

"Pulling his hood tighter over his head, Rowan gave the men a wide berth, then moved to pursue."
"The party of men, led by their hulking brute of a commander, cut a path through the crowd, headed with purpose towards some undetermined location. Rowan followed, keeping behind assorted bystanders but always staying in sight of them."
"The men moved away from the thoroughfare, into a particularly dense part of the shantytown, where dwellings tended to look more like half-collapsed tents of trash than proper buildings."
"The roads became animal trails, weaving between the walls of habitation like a dried creek bed, the twists and turns coming so quickly that Rowan worried how he would find his way back out again."
"Now far away from the main street he had started from, the foot traffic died away. Soon Rowan was walking alone in the narrow confines, moving with slow, careful footsteps in the wake of the crowd of men."
"The twists and turns of the alleys made it hard to keep track of them from afar, and he was forced to close the distance, peeking around corners to spy on the men as they continued onwards into the night."


$ res_roll = dice(6)
if res_roll > 3:
    "He kept to the shadows, darting between the streets with uncanny skill. Rowan had spent many, terrifying days in the Demon War behind enemy lines: tailing enemy forces was but one of his many tasks."
    "At last, the men arrived at their destination. Their brute of a leader led them to a dimly lit warehouse with a large stone wall encircling the front courtyard. He rapped his fist upon the heavy oak door, glancing around as his men idled in the courtyard."
    show rowan hood neutral at midleft with moveinleft
    "There was a long pause, and then the sound of a rusted lock being unlatched and then another. And another. Finally the door swung wide, and a vague silhouette of a man appeared."
    man "Wot's your business?"
    brute "Shut your gob and let us in, Kesser. Im one o the Boys, if ya kinnae tell."
    "Kesser looked at the man, then at his gaggle of friends outside. He shook his head with slow deliberate, turns."
    kesser "Nah. It don work that way, friend."
    kesser "Boy or no Boy, you don walk in here without showin your colors. Specially when you bring your drinkin buddies along. You know Mauds rules for outsiders."
    brute "Theyre new recruits."
    kesser "Theyre fuckin {i}scallywags{/i}, and I wont have em here. Not until Maud approves of em."
    kesser "Git the gesture right, or fuck off."
    brute "You finna make me mad in front of my lads, Kesser? Ill gut you in the street and leave you bleeding fo the dogs."
    kesser "Oh, you like sayin stupid things, ya know that?"
    kesser "I got five bows on the rafters pointin down at ye, ready to turn you and your troupe o curs into a tailors pincushion. Go on, gimme a reason to shut your mouthy cunt-lips for good."
    kesser "Take your stab, but know itll be the last {i}stupid fuckin{/i} thing you do, you miserable wretch."
    kesser "Now tell them fools to fuck off, and gimmie the sign if ya please."
    "Momentarily, Rowan thought the incident would descend into bloodshed. But this just was another power play. Evidently Kesser had the right of things, as the other man looked around and gestured towards his companions with his head."
    brute "Go on, clear off. Well pick this up in the morning."
    "The men filed out of the courtyard. Rowan held fast against the wall he was hiding behind, his eyes staring intently at the brutes hands."
    show rowan hood happy at midleft with dissolve
    "He watched as the man lowered his open hand, his empty palm facing upwards. Then, he brought it to his chest, clenching it with force, as if trying to squeeze the life out of the air itself."
    show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "That seemed to please Kesser, who nodded and stepped aside, spreading his arm wide as if to welcome his former rival in."
    kesser "After you, Boy."
    brute "Youre a rotter, Kesser."
    kesser "Aye, fuck yerself."
    "The door shut behind them with a loud {i}boom{/i}. Content that he had secured what he was looking for, Rowan carefully threaded his way back away from the building and into the night."
    hide rowan with moveoutleft
    scene black with fade
    "It would be several hours before he weaved his way out of the Slums hefty interior, but he did so knowing he had found a new avenue to pursue, and a means to get what he wanted."
    $ maudClues += 1
    $ knowHandsign = True
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    $ prevent_tile_exploration()
    $ push_to_previous_tile()
    return
else:

    show rowan hood shock at center with moveinleft
    "As Rowan continued, he noticed a sudden change in the way the men were moving. In a rush they broke off in all directions, heading down different pathways with a speed that implied flight or terror."
    "He froze for a moment, baffled by their unexpected change in pace. It took him a moment to recover himself and consider his options."
    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
    "Such a potential lead was too good to pass up. The ugly balding leader was at that very moment hightailing it down the street with a speed that belied his bulky frame. Behind him followed Rowan."
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    "Rowan followed him for a half mile or more, moving ever deeper into the darkness as fewer and fewer torches lit the way."
    "Soon he was running in the dark, his path illuminated only by the stars above him as his eyes adjusted to the change."
    show rowan hood neutral at midleft with moveinleft
    "At last, Rowan came up short in front of an unusually wide, open thoroughfare. Despite its size, it was deserted, an open path empty of cover for the better part of thirty feet across."
    "Something seemed off, even more so than before. He couldnt see where the brute had gone."
    "His hunters eyes scanned the ramshackle buildings that surrounded the roadside. He caught the glint of metal in the dark, barely visible in the gloom. There was a feeling here, a low dread that gave Rowan pause."
    show rowan hood angry at midleft with dissolve
    "He did not want walk down that thoroughfare in search of the missing brute. To do so meant facing someone - possibly someones - lying in wait for him."
    hide rowan with moveoutleft
    "With severe reluctance, Rowan pivoted on his heel and retreated back the way he came, making sure to hurry down different corridors than the ones hed went down, on the off chance they had attempted to cut off his escape."
    scene black with fade
    "It took several hours of frustrating backpedaling, but Rowan finally found his way back out again, exhausted from the chase and no closer to his quarry than when hed set out that night."
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    $ prevent_tile_exploration()
    $ push_to_previous_tile()
    return






label slumsEvent3:

$ slumsEvent3Seen = True

scene bg45 with fade
show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"Beggars Row. A long, winding road running through the heart of the Slums like a knotted artery through a heart valve."
"It was an unusually wide thoroughfare, named so due to the sheer concentration of the Slums most unfortunate denizens that packed its edges."
"There were so many beggars, bums and ragged orphans strewn about that it looked like nothing so much as a glutted, muddy riverbed clogged with flotsam from a storm."

show rowan hood concerned at center with dissolve

"The beggars reached out to him as he passed, their hollow-eyed stares leaving a helpless feeling in Rowans gut. During the last war he had seen more than his fair share of refugees and orphans, and had done what he could to alleviate their pain."

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"But whether he liked the sight of it or not, Rowan was on a quest. These thin-framed and disease-ridden ghosts might be the bottom rung of the Slums society, but they were also its eyes and ears."
"Without gold, without a trade, and without strength, to survive these people sold the one currency they had: gossip, rumors, tales of what theyd seen and what theyd overheard."
"They were the roots of the rumor grapevine: unseen, unnoticed, but nevertheless essential for their propagation and proliferation. For a few scant coins for a meal, Rowan could buy information that was likely priceless elsewhere."
"So down the long, depressing row he walked. He noticed that the passers-by moved at a much faster clip than in other parts of the Slums. Whether that was from a fear of pickpocketing, or simply disgust at the odious scent in the air was an open matter."
"Deciding that keeping his cover meant necessarily keeping to custom, Rowan did not linger as he moved through the thoroughfare."
"His eyes were sharp to the potential of one of the multitudes of desperate folk - men, women, young and old - who might have useful news for him regarding the elusive Maud."
"He came to a clog in the artery: the Beggars Row narrowed for a stretch, allowing only one man to walk abreast through the ever-shortening streets."
"Panhandlers were packed so tightly together that Rowan found himself almost tripping over the prone bodies and extended legs of those who sat against the walls."
"It became less a road and more a glorified alley, the sun darkening as the buildings around shielded them from its glare."

beggar "Oi you piss soaked bitch! You fink I ased fer yer help?!"

"Rowans gaze was drawn upwards, towards a particular beggar lying in a heap on the street."
"The long-faced and half-blind beggar was clearly in some distress: his ragged clothes were soaked in blood, and he clutched at his stomach with a sharp grimace of pain."
"Some kind-hearted nun passing by had bent down to try to aid him, but the man would have none of it."

beggar "If ya cant tell, I need a {i}coffin{/i} not yer coin. "
beggar "Better yet: dangle me bones on strings and use my rottin corpse fer a puppet instead, aye? Its what yer shinin cunt of a Goddess would want, anyway."

"The well-meaning nun tried to offer him a gold piece, but the Beggar slapped her hand away."

beggar "{i}Did I fuckin stutter{/i}? Piss off! Leave me be! If I dint wish to be pecked to death by crows, Id tell ye!"
beggar "Or maybe Ill just shout into that narrow space tween yer ears and make an echo out o it, aye?"

"Dejected, the nun whispered a prayer to the man and bowed his head, turning back up the thoroughfare. The Beggar made a rude gesture towards her back as she walked away, then collapsed onto his back, clutching at his wound."

beggar "F-fuckin Solansians. Can't even let a man bleed to death in his own damn street."

"Rowan glanced around, taking care to notice the way the other beggars pointedly ignored this man, despite his grievous wounds. To his surprise, they werent even trying to relieve him of whatever meager possessions he might have."
"He either held their respect - or their fear. And as far as leads were concerned this one was as promising as any. Rowan turned his steps to him."

beggar "Oh fer {i}Kharos clingin nutsack{/i}, what now? Why couldnt Beric have just cut my throat and be done with it?"
beggar "Leastways then I wouldnt have to put up with this {i}perpetual{/i} fuckin pesterin!"

ro "You seem to be in some distress, old man."

beggar "Yeah, eyes of a fuckin hawk, this one."

show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve

beggar "Dyou mind? Tryin to turn into a carcass on the street here with the mildest o decency."

"Rowan hunched down on his knees, examining the mans wound. The beggar let out a huff of anger, but did not try to stop him."

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"Hed been stabbed in the gut, deep enough that a slow death was his only recourse if he did not seek some sort of healing. The width of the cut indicated something small, likely a knife wound."

ro "I can help you, old man."

beggar "Oh great, another twat wants to make a charity case out o me! "

"The beggar tried to push up on his elbows but let out a short gasp of pain. He scowled at Rowan. The hero would have commended him on his stubbornness, if it wasnt killing him as effectively as the wound in his gut."

show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve

ro "If thats what youre concerned with, then you can repay me in information."

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

ro "Im looking for a woman named Maud."

"The beggar paused, his eyes coloring with some indecipherable thought as he took stock of Rowan for the first time. His lip curled into a sneer and he mimed flicking him away like an annoying bug."

beggar "You want a woman, you should try a whorehouse. Shoo. Shoo! Off with you!"

menu:
    "Treat his wounds.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The wound was deep, but not impossibly so. Not the worst, compared to some hed seen on the battlefield, but nonetheless lethal unless the man received immediate help."
        "He resolved himself to the task, leaning down to properly deal with the wound."
        "He felt the Beggars hands go about his wrists as Rowan reached for his injury, his stomach contracting as if to spasm away from the warriors touch."
        beggar "Didnt ya hear me, you thrice-damned lecher? {i}Fuck. Off{/i}!"
        show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
        ro "Would you rather I save your life or preserve your dignity, old man?"
        beggar "Id rather you leave me be."
        "Rowan stared hard into the old mans eyes. He could see the animalistic fear lurking behind his caustic bravado. Hed seen it countless times before."
        show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
        ro "If you want to curse me, be my guest. But Im not going to stop just because youre rude."
        "He reached under his robe, and laid out the first aid tools he carried with him on his travels. It was a good thing hed thought to take them with him to the slums."
        ro "No one deserves to die like this."
        "The old beggar glanced away, letting out a harumph of air as he settled back against the ground. He let Rowan work, taking care not to look as Rowan cleaned, stitched, dressed, and then bandaged the wound."
        "To his credit, the beggar made only the occasional light grunt of pain as Rowan worked on the injury. He had a remarkable pain tolerance if nothing else."

        ro " And that should do the trick."
        jump beggarHelpProvided
    "Find a doctor to help him.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The wound was deep, but not impossibly so. Not the worst, compared to some Rowan had seen on the battlefield, but very obviously lethal unless the man received immediate help."
        "Help he himself could not provide."
        ro "Stay here for now, old man. Ill find you a doctor."
        beggar "Oh, Ill make sure to tarry a while longer. Tell the crows to wait till Im dead first to pick my bones, aye?"
        "Rowan brushed off the dying mans insults and turned away. He walked back up Beggars Row, retracing his steps in search of a small sign he had seen in passing before."
        "Finally, he found it: a shoddily drawn Solansian symbol of healing painted on the front door of a dingy lean-to. A street healer, if one was being generous with the term."
        "Not his first pick, but the dying beggar already displayed a distaste for clergy, leaving him with little choice on the matter. He pushed the door open."
        doctor "Greetings sir! {i}Hell{/i}-o sir! how do you do, sir?"
        "Rowan could already tell he did not like the man. His face was mousey, his beady eyes black and filled with avarice."
        ro "A beggar outside needs your help."
        doctor "Ah, if only I were a man of charity sir. {i}Many{/i} beggars need help, but few can afford the kind of quality aid I offer!"
        doctor "Dr. Yaldras at your service! Im the finest Bonesetter south of the Yael River."
        doctor "If you need a knee or an elbow set, a wound stitched, or - {i}ahem{/i}, inconvenient materials disposed of, there you have come to the right place!"
        doctor "A fair warning though, my good sir: my premium services dont come cheap."
        show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
        "Rowan was not surprised in the least. No self-respecting doctor would work in these conditions. But he was out of timely options."
        "He fingered his bag of coin, watching as the Doctors ears pricked up at their metallic jingle. The universal language."
        ro "The beggar outside has been wounded in the gut with a knife."
        doctor "Oh dear, oh dear."
        "There was no pity in the mans eyes. He had the kind of soulless expression that a shark would wear when closing on its prey."
        doctor "Well, I suppose I could help him. Does forty gold pieces sound reasonable?"
        show rowan hood shock at center with dissolve
        "Rowan nearly choked on the amount. Forty gold pieces? That was enough to buy a small wagon."
        ro "Are you {i}joking{/i}?"
        doctor "Not in the least, good sir. I did say I was the best Bonesetter south of the Yael, no?"
        doctor "My lifesaving services dont come cheap. And if the price is too high Perhaps a priestess from the Cathedral would be willing to help? Maybe one of those Selestine Nuns?"
        show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
        "Hed never make it, and the Doctors oily smile told him that the shifty codger had guessed as much."

        menu:
            "Intimidate him.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ doctorThreatened = True
                "Rowan swept aside one corner of his cloak, revealing the hilt of his sword. He put his palm upon the pommel, his brow pulling down into a scowl."
                ro "Pick a fairer price."
                "The Doctor remained unfazed."
                doctor "Sir, perhaps you are unused to the vagaries of the Slums. You are not the first man to walk into my office with a blade in your hand."
                doctor "Then allow me to provide you with some consultation, free of charge:"
                doctor "I, and every other doctor in the area are under the protection of none other than Sir Edgar Gaugmont, a Northside Knight of a particularly nasty reputation."
                doctor "Even as we speak, eyes are watching us, ensuring no harm comes to me."
                doctor "So please, consider your next steps carefully."
                "Rowan almost groaned. Another Northside Bannerman? He-"
                show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
                "No, it didnt matter. He couldnt waste his time running around trying to untangle the teeming web of politics that infested the slums."
                ro "And exactly how many pairs of eyes are watching us, doctor? One? Two?"
                show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
                ro "Are they really going to step in once I move towards more physical arguments?"

                $ res_roll = dice(6)
                if res_roll > 4:
                    "The doctors lips grew thin. His eyes flicked down to stare at Rowans weapon, then back up to Rowan. He took careful note of what little of his body the cloak revealed."
                    doctor "You certainly look like a man capable of dramatically increasing demand for my services."
                    "A wide smile blossomed on the doctors face. It reminded Rowan of Cla-Min."
                    doctor "As that is the case, Ill consider staying on your good side an investment for the future."
                    doctor "I ask only for a customary gold coin. As per our agreement with the Church of Solansia, we are forbidden from providing charity. Surely you understand."
                    "Rowan shook his head then tossed the man his coin."
                    ro "Fine. Here. Now bring your tools, I dont think we can move him."
                    doctor "At once, Sir!"
                    jump doctorIntervention
                else:
                    "The doctors lips grew thin. His eyes flicked down to stare at Rowans weapon, then back up to Rowan. He took careful note of what little of his body the cloak revealed."
                    doctor "I believe so, yes. And even if they fail to stop you In the best-case scenario, Ill escape amidst chaos."
                    doctor "In the worst-case scenario, Ill likely be dead, meaning I will be unable to provide the kind of medical assistance you came here for."
                    if castle.treasury < 40:
                        $ WoundedSlumsDoctor = True
                        doctor "My advice, good sir? Just-"
                        show bg45 with sshake
                        "His face connected with a nearby table before he could finish the sentence, and a sickening *crack* resounded in the room."
                        if avatar.corruption < 50:
                            "Consequences be damned, lives were on the line here!"
                        ro "In the worst case scenario, I break your legs, deal with whomever storms the place, then drag you with me."
                        ro "So would you like to rethink your position here?"
                        "The injured doctor raised a finger up, asking Rowan to wait. He placed his other hand on his nose, and with a short yelp, set it back in place."
                        doctor "After careful consideration, since a life in indeed in danger, I will offer you my services after all, and almost free of charge!"
                        doctor "I ask only for a customary gold coin. As per our agreement with the Church of Solansia, we are forbidden from providing charity. Surely you understand."
                        "Rowan shook his head then tossed the man his coin."
                        ro "Fine. Here. Now bring your tools, I dont think we can move him."
                        doctor "At once, Sir!"
                        jump doctorIntervention
                    else:

                        doctor "My advice, good sir? Just pay the price, and lets have all this nasty business behind us."
                        ro "(Bastard.)"
                        jump payUp

            "Pay up." if castle.treasury > 39:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                label payUp:
                $ change_treasury(-40)
                ro "Fine. Here."
                doctor "A pleasure, sir. Let me get my implements. Can you bring the vagrant in question here?"
                ro "I wouldnt risk it. Hes in a bad enough way as it is."
                doctor "Ah, an outcall. Normally Id charge more for that"
                "The dangerous look on Rowans face gave the Doctor pause."
                doctor "-But for {i}you{/i} sir, I shall make an exception!"
                jump doctorIntervention

label doctorIntervention:

"Rowan led the illicit Doctor back to the Beggar on the street. The wounded wretch looked surprised that Rowan had actually bothered to return."
"His eyes widened to dinner plates when he laid eyes on the Doctor."

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

ro "Im back old man, like I promised."

beggar "You get that corpse merchant out of here, you hear me? "
beggar "{i}Im not going on the cart!{/i}"

doctor "I take umbrage at the very implication, sir! This fine gentleman has convinced me to help you."

"Rowan put a hand upon the panicking Beggars shoulder."

show rowan hood happy at center with dissolve

ro "Easy old man, hes here to staunch the bleeding."

doctor "Yes, and I have plenty more patients to see this afternoon, so if you could please pull aside your... rags?"

"The Beggar hesitated, but Rowans firm nod and soft expression made him relax back down on the ground."

beggar "Solansia preserve me."

doctor "Hopefully it wont come to that. Now hold still."

"The old beggar glanced away, letting out a harumph of air as he settled back against the ground. He let the Doctor work, taking care not to look as he cleaned, stitched, dressed, and then bandaged the wound."
"To his credit, the beggar made only the occasional light grunt of pain as the Doctor worked on the injury. He had a remarkable pain tolerance, if nothing else."

doctor "And done! Another task completed, another satisfied patient."

"The Doctor picked up his implements and stuffed them into his satchel, sparing a last glance over his shoulder at Rowan."

show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve

doctor "I take my leave of you, sir. Best of luck with Whatever it is thats going on here."

label beggarHelpProvided:

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"Eyeing the badged wound dubiously, the beggar tried to lift himself up. He managed a full centimeter, before groaning in pain and dropping down on the ground. "

beggar "Great. Now I can starve to death in the streets, instead."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Halfway through his griping, Rowan stood up and looked around, seeking someone whod be willing to take care of the man for a few coins."
    ro "Give me a moment. Ill think of something."
    "Before he could walk off, he felt the beggars hands tugging at his cloak. The old man held him firmly, baring his teeth in annoyance."
    beggar "No. No, you you did enough."
    beggar "A favour for a favour."
    beggar "Ill tell you what you want to know about Maud, even if I dunno much... Just dont let on that Im talking, aye?"
    beggar "What do you want to know?"
    beggar "Whatever you can tell me about her and the Northside Bannermen."
    "The Beggar stroked his scraggly grey beard."
    beggar "Not much to tell; theyre a shifty bunch. Theyre split between several gangs, each led by a so-called Knight, the vain cunts. But you probably already know that. Maud and Madame Montiel are the biggest fish. "
    beggar "Mauds not hard to recognize, but good luck spottin her most days, shes not the public type. She dyed her hair green recently. No clue why. Shes daft, if you ask me."
    $ maudLook = True
    jump beggarEnd
else:

    ro "I see youre still quite determined to die, old man. "
    "The beggar glared at him, but quickly stopped once he noticed the cold, indifferent look on Rowans face."
    ro "At first I thought you were just being stubborn, or maybe you adhered to some bizarre beggars code of honor that made you refuse help from outsiders."
    show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
    ro "But now I realize you just wanted me and the nun gone, so you could wallow in your self-pity."
    "Fury sparked in the mans eyes. He clutched his bandaged wound, though his other hand trembled, eager to part Rowan with his front teeth."
    beggar "You got some balls saying that ere, lad."
    ro "Please. I cant walk ten feet in this cesspool without tripping over a sob story."
    ro "You still have all your limbs intact and youre not spewing your guts on the street anymore. Youre luckier than most."
    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
    ro "So if youre done feeling sorry for yourself, you owe me information."
    beggar "...Are you sure its Maud youre looking for?"
    beggar "Other Northside Knights might be more to your liking. Some of whom I think would play more to your thuggish type."
    ro "Its Maud Im interested in. But Ill take whatever else you can tell me."
    beggar "Fine. But afterward, I want you out of my sight."
    beggar "The Northside Bannermen are split between several groups, each led by a Knight, but you probably already know that. Maud and Madame Montiel are the most influential of the bunch."
    beggar "Never seen either of em myself. Couldnt give you a description, even if I wanted to. People who know what they look like dont tattle."
    jump beggarEnd

label beggarEnd:

ro "Does she have a headquarters? Some kind of home base?"

"The Beggar burst into laughter, then started wheezing, his face twisted in pain. It took a few moments till he could speak again. "

beggar "Youd think so. But if shes got one, I never heard of it. They say shes a girl of the streets. Grew up livin from place to place."
beggar "They say she stays with her Boys, or with people she helped in the past. But mostly, she keeps to her home turf."

ro "Wheres that?"

"The Beggar didnt have a clear answer for that either, but he did give Rowan a set of general directions. Roughly speaking, it narrowed down Rowans search to a mere fraction of the slums area."

ro "Any chance you could tell me how to get in touch with them, or with Maud?"

beggar "Sorry stranger, but I dunno. In the end, Im just a wretch on the street."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan felt a twinge in his gut. He put a hand upon the mans shoulder. He took a few coins from his purse and pressed them into the mans hand."
    show rowan hood happy at center with dissolve
    ro "Not today. You earned a few meals, at least. Take care, old man."
    "He bid the beggar farewell, which the man returned with a respectful nod. Rowan pulled his hood deeper over his features, and left the beggar behind, wary of causing a scene or attracting any unwanted attention."
    beggar "Take care Rowan Blackwell."
    $ beggarLowCorEnd = True
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    $ prevent_tile_exploration()
    $ push_to_previous_tile()
    return
else:

    ro "We all make do with the lot life has given us."
    ro "This will suffice. Consider your debt repaid, old man."
    "A mocking smile came to the beggars face."
    beggar "What would ave happened had I told you to just fuck off? Id have ended up with another hole in my gut, wouldnt I?"
    "Rowan stared him down with a cold expression."
    ro "... No."
    ro "That would be senselessly cruel. But now that you mention it, Id appreciate if you kept our little deal to yourself."
    beggar "Yeah, yeah piss off already."
    "Rowan briefly considered silencing the old fool, just to be safe. But it would attract attention. Regardless of his caustic attitude, the man {i}had{/i} provided him with some answers, even if their quality remained to be seen."
    "In the end, he pulled his hood deeper over his features, and left Beggars Row behind him. There was no longer any reason to linger."
    beggar "Some hero you turned out to be, Rowan Blackwell."
    $ beggarHighCorEnd = True
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    $ prevent_tile_exploration()
    $ push_to_previous_tile()
    return





label slumsEvent4:

$ slumsEvent4Seen = True
$ change_treasury(-40)

"The Slums of Rastedel were impenetrable, a literal wall of humanity that barred passage into its hidden places. Like an insular Goblin tribe, it was impossible to ingratiate oneself into the greater community without being labeled an outsider."
"Rowan needed to find Maud. But Maud clearly didnt want to be found. You couldnt beg, borrow, or steal such information. It could only be bought."
"Who better to try his luck with then, than those who sold their bodies to feed themselves?"
"Rowan returned once more to the Red Light district, to the rows and rows of open windows. To the catcalls and bare chests of hungry women, and more than a few men."
"Most of the whorehouses in the slums were shantytowns masquerading as houses of pleasure. They projected an image that was as feigned as their occupants cheap perfume."
"Beneath the colorful paint and the red-tinged lamplight, desperation and poverty lurked. But not everywhere."
"He stopped in front of a particular brothel that looked different from the others. It was sturdy, a three story building built relatively recently. Tall balconies looked out onto the street, supporting the floors above them with wood-carved pillars of curving, feminine contours."
"The place was clean, orderly without excess. Half a dozen women reached out to him on the balconies above, blowing kisses and fluttering wisp-thin neglige like a banner upon the breeze."
"If Mauds officers visited any brothel around here, it would be this one. Rowan pulled his cloak tighter about himself and entered the front door."
"He came to a warm-lit entryway and approached the Madame of the Bordello."

scene bg50 with fade
show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinleft

madame "Welcome to the {i}Sheath and Dagger{/i}, stranger. Take off your cloak, and tarry awhile."

ro "Thank you Miss, but Id rather retain my anonymity for the moment."

madame "As you wish, sir. But you will have to remove it when you enter the private rooms."
madame "There are no secrets beneath the bedsheets. If you expect my girls to bare everything to you, the least you could do is deign show them your face."
madame "How can I help you?"

ro " I was hoping to talk to you for a moment."

madame "Im flattered, love. But Im not for sale."

ro "Thats not what I meant. I was hoping to ask you some questions."

madame "We dont trade in information here, sir. We sell cunt. And at a premium. If you have business with one of my girls, you may while away the hours with them as you please."

"Well, that was a futile effort. Rowan nodded at the Madame as his gaze swept the room, eying the score of half-clad women lounging on couches or standing at the windows."
"He spotted a particularly comely girl, bright-eyed and cheerful looking. Her hair was short, raven black and knotted into thin braids to add an element of exoticness to her appearance."
"She had a certain, hopeful look in her eyes that told Rowan she hadnt worked here for long. And when Rowan looked her way, her cheeks reddened and she glanced away."
"The girl played the part of blushing maiden well... perhaps a bit {i}too{/i} well."
"She would do. Rowan gestured towards her."

ro "How much for her?"

madame "Shari? Twenty gold for a shagging. Forty for extra services."

"Rowan pulled the coins from his purse, noting the deliberate look the Madame gave him as he counted out the forty pieces."

madame "-And leave your weapons in the foyer. They will be well looked after."

show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve

"Rowan grunted and removed his sword belt. The Madame took his weapon with the wary eyes of a woman too-used to feints and trickery. She swept her hand out to the imperial staircase leading to the upper floors."

madame "Room Fifteen, Second floor. Shari will join you shortly."

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"Rowan ascended the stairs, passing by giggling couples and half-drunk patrons. He stepped into the red-lit room and closed the door behind him, letting out a soft sigh. Foregoing the bed, he walked over to the lone window, staring out at the thoroughfare."
"He heard the door softly open behind him. Rowan glanced back in time to see the bright-eyed girl from before give him a tremulous smile and shuffle into the room. She folded her arms behind her back in a submissive, ladylike fashion."

ro "You must be Shari."

shari "Yessir."
shari "If it please you sir, could you take off your hood? Madame says I cant be alone with you afore I see your face."

"Rowan furrowed his eyebrows. The Madame was far too savvy for his taste, but he supposed that was to be expected."

if avatar.corruption > 50:
    "He gave the whore a once-over again. A fragile girl like her If worse came to worst, it wouldnt be hard to intimidate her into silence."
else:

    "He gave the woman a once-over again. A delicate girl like her Even if she did recognize him, surely hed be able to leverage his reputation to ensure her silence."

ro "Very well."

"Rowan pulled back his hood. A flicker of surprise swept across Sharis face."

shari "Who "
shari "Y-youre Rowan Blackwell!"
shari "I saws you at the parade, you was riding a white horse at the front."

"The eagerness in her voice made Rowan unintentionally smile. It was amusing to hear her drop out of her faux-noble accent. Beneath all the pretensions she was still just a slum girl."

show rowan hood happy at center with dissolve

ro "Would you please close the door, Shari?"

shari "Y-yeah o course."
shari "I mean... yes of course, sir."

"Shari hurriedly shut the door behind her, her eyes fixed to Rowans features as if to memorize them for later. Rowan undid his cloak and tossed it aside onto the bed. She turned to face him, her cheeks glowing a genuine cherry red."

shari "How do you want me, Lord Rowan?"

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

ro "On the bed, preferably. And its just Rowan."

"Shari slinked to the bed and sat down on the opposite edge with her back facing him. She pulled off one of the black straps of her frilly dress, exposing a pale shoulder."

shari "Shall I be your blushing maid for the evening, Rowan?"

ro "Not just yet."
ro "First, Id like to know about some of your other clients."

"The look on Sharis face told him hed caught her off guard."

show rowan hood happy at center with dissolve

ro "Call it voyeuristic curiosity."

shari "Oh my."
shari "I never would have thought the Hero of Karst was such a"
shari "Pervert."

"She breathed out the last word with the whisper of a lover aroused by a secret revealed."

shari "Well, earlier today I-"

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

ro "I was hoping to hear about someone specific, actually."

"Sharis eyebrow rose. She cocked a leg over one knee, displaying her ankles to him. She kept her back to Rowan, glancing at him out of the corner of her eye."

shari "Who?"

ro "Dangerous people."

shari "Theres lots of dangerous folk in the slums, Rowan."

ro "...Have you ever slept with gang members?"

"Shari laughed, covering her lips demurely with her hand."

shari "Does a dog have fleas?"

ro "One of Mauds Boys?"

"Sharis eyebrow danced a dangerous jig atop her head."

shari "Maybe. Ive had lots of boys, Rowan."
shari "Something tells me I havent had a man like {i}you{/i} yet, though."

"Rowan circled the bed, leaning in to go face to face with Shari. He noticed her shrink back, her face going beet red as he planted his palms on either side of her on the bed."

ro "Tell me what you know about Mauds Boys."

"The whore fluttered her eyelids. She seemed to be reveling in the moment. Her voice came out like a quiet exhale."

shari "Make me."

if avatar.corruption > 50:
    "Rowan suppressed a sigh. Of all the women in this whorehouse, why did he have to pick the one that {i}enjoyed{/i} being ravished? Rowan didn't know whether he should praise or curse his luck."
    "Sharli licked her lips, then parted her lips invitingly. If she was that earnest, then he supposed there was no downside in playing along"
else:

    "Rowans lips formed a thin line. Solansia save him, of all the whores in this place, he {i}had{/i} just had to pick the depraved one?"
    "Sharli licked her lips, then parted her lips invitingly. If the little bitch was this eager, then it wouldnt be hard to make her squeal..."

label shariMenu:

menu:
    "Tie her up and give her what she wants.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump shariTiedSex

    "Convince her that they shouldnt have sex." if ShariNoSexFailed == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump shariNoSex

    "Explain youre not really THAT into women." if rowanGaySex > 0:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump shariGay


    "Pretend youre not really THAT into women." if rowanGaySex == 0:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rowanLieJump
    "Let it go.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump shariLetGo

label shariTiedSex:

ro "Close your eyes. Dont open them till I tell you to."

shari "Mmmm, are you going to-"

"Rowan put a finger to her cherry-red lips. Sharis shoulders tensed at his touch. Her eyes widened, but she did not shy away."

ro "Try again."
ro "Close your eyes."

"She closed them, her long eyelashes fluttering shut. She let out a heavy exhale as she settled onto the bed. Her spine was rigid, her body tense. He was exciting to her."
"The mystique of his heroism was once again paying dividends. Rowan gently stroked her lips with his thumb, feeling the rush of heat as she quivered at his touch."

ro "Keep them closed, Shari."

shari "Yes, sir."

scene cg567 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg567
pause 3

"Rowan stood up, leaving a void in her personal space. Her brow furrowed at his disappearance. Ignoring her, he circled the bed in a slow, circuitous manner."
"His footsteps made loud thuds upon the wooden floor as he came to a halt on the opposite side. Rowan sat down, the threadbare bed creaked under their shared weight."
"He took hold of the upper layer of sheeting and pulled. A loud rip echoed in the room, causing Shari to jump in place. To her credit, she didnt open her eyes."
"Rowan took the long strand of ripped fabric and approached Shari from behind her. He draped it across her eyes, weaving it around her head before tying it into a tight bow in the back."

ro "Tonight you are mine."

"Shari hesitated. Rowan ran a finger along the curve of her cheek. His warm breath glided across the back of her neck. A thrilling shiver coursed over her."

ro "Say it."

shari "Tonight, Im yours."

"Rowan marveled at the goosebumps that formed on her neck when he spoke. He took her by the shoulders, peeling off her loose-fitting clothes piece by piece and leaving her naked. She sighed in his grasp."
"Rowan stood up and circled the bed once more, watching as Shari tensed at his approaching footsteps. He stepped into her space again, asserting it as his own."
"Shari sat with her hands folded over her lap, concealing her womanhood like a maiden at her first bedding. Her face was clenched, waiting with bated breath to see what Rowan would do."

ro "When youre with me here, tonight, I want you to think about all those dangerous men youve slept with."

scene cg568 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg568
pause 3

"Rowan moved without warning, clambering up onto the bed so that his knee was in her crotch and her thigh between his legs. She gasped in surprise, but he put his hands upon her shoulders, steadying her."

ro "Because {i}none{/i} of the men youve met are half as dangerous as me."

"Rowan saw a full-body blush trail across her pale skin as she processed the statement. He smiled, reaching out to idly fondle one of her perky breasts."
"He began to grind his knee against her exposed pussy, watching as she squirmed in place. Her legs spread wider to allow him access to her nethers."

ro "Dont move."

"She listened to his command, letting out a soft moan as he loomed over her."

ro "When I ask a question, youre going to answer."

shari "{i}Mmmh.{/i}"

"There was a note of strain in her voice. A last, lingering bit of willful resistance. Rowan would snuff it out. He leaned into her, digging his knee hard against her clit. Sharis back hunched forward as she let out a soft cry."

ro "Youre going to answer. Or Im going to stop doing this to you."

"He pulled back from the brink, smirking at the trail of feminine goo that coated his knee. Shari whimpered. The whore had a submissive streak. Yet even still, she resisted the natural inclination to give in."
"Rowan had to be relentless on this point. He put his palm upon her chest, his fingers trailing across her neck with the barest hint of sexual threat."

ro "Youre going to answer. Or Im going to stop."

"She nodded. Rowan could not see her eyes through the blindfold, but he could see the bob of her throat as she swallowed. Her inner thighs were trembling."
"Satisfied that the message had gotten across, Rowan placed his knee against her crotch once more. The friction was enough to force the helpless whore to rub herself raw against his unyielding body."

ro "Lets start easy. A simple question, one I already know the answer to."
ro "Do you want me?"

shari "More than anything"

"He dug a little deeper, allowing her to feel the weight of him hovering over her. He ran his fingers through her hair, as if he were about to pull her head down into his lap."

ro "Good girl. Keep going."
ro "Have you slept with one of Mauds Boys?"

"Shari bit her lip and gave a little nod. She squirmed again, but Rowan punished her by pulling away. She let out a little gasp and went stock still. She was getting better at complying."

ro "Name him."

shari "W-wes not supposed to kiss n tell. Madam said-"

"Rowan pulled his knee away again. Shari let out a whine like a bitch in heat, a small trickle of femcum streaming impotently from her cunt."
"She was so engrossed by the edging that she dropped into her natural slum-slang once more."

ro "Is the Madame here in this room? Is she asking you these questions?"

"Shari blushed and lowered her head. She shook her black locks of hair back and forth, unable to meet Rowans eyes, even through a blindfold."

ro "No. I am."
ro "So name him."

shari "H-hes his names Kesser."

if knowHandsign == True:
    "...Kesser. That was the name of the man who hed seen guarding the entrance to one of Mauds warehouses. Shari wasnt lying."
    ro "Good girl."
    "He tightened his knee, allowing her to grind her crotch back and forth against him. Shari let out an appreciative cry of pleasure."

ro "Who is he? What does he do?"

shari "I-I dunno! He just waltzed into the brothel a few days ago {i}mmmh{/i}! A-and told the Madame he was one o Mauds Boys. "
shari "She let im have the pick o the litter! {i}Ahn{/i}!"

ro "And you were the prize, hm?"

"Despite her struggle to remain calm, Shari adopted a fierce expression beneath the blindfold."

shari "I am sir... Why else would {i}you{/i} ave picked me?"

"Spunky girl, this one. Fortunately Rowan knew how to tease the spunk right out of her."

ro "Good. Another easy one:"
ro "How wet are you right now?"

shari "N-not much, sir."

"She was wrong; purposefully so. Rowan let out a huff of air, pulling his leg away again. She shivered in place, her pussy twitching and clenching at the sudden denial."

shari "{i}Mmh{/i}, No!"

ro "Try again."

shari "{i}Please{/i}, Rowan-"

"Rowan made as if to step away from the be entirely. Shari let out a tortured cry of frustration and excitement."

ro "{i}Try. Again.{/i}"

shari "I-Im wet! Im wet! Im soakin my own linens wif it, sir!"
shari "Please Rowan, I {i}need{/i} to cum!"

"He had her right where she needed to be. Rowans knee returned to its rightful place between her legs, edging her towards the precipice of orgasm once more."

ro "Soon enough, whore. First I need answers."
ro "Whats Mauds racket in the Brothels? What are her Boys doing here?"

shari "T-theys here to get their jollies, thas all!"

"Rowan slapped her lightly across the cheek. Shari let out a gasp at the unexpected contact."

ro "Stop lying, or youll earn a second one."

shari "No! They is! Maud doesnt handle the whorehouses! Honest!"
shari "Us whores are Madame Montiels turf! Shes who runs things!"

"The name was familiar to him. Amaraine mentioned Montiel was also part of the Northside Bannermen. But if that was the case, then he was chasing the wrong dog."

ro "And Maud?"

"Sharis mouth snapped shut. Despite her desperate need to answer his questions, and even more desperate need to cum, she seemed hesitant to speak of her."

shari "The the other girls say shes an angel. Says ifn you find yourself in a bad way, she can shell help you. Shell help {i}anyone{/i}."

ro "Even you?"

"Shari nodded, lifting her chin as her lower lip quivered. Rowan couldnt see her eyes, but he saw her brow clenching in desperation."

shari "Even me. Even a whore like me. Please sir, I feel like Im half-bout to piss myself."

"Rowan nodded, reaching down to finish her off with his nimble fingers. Her honesty had at least earned an orgasm. Shari let out a pleasured scream as his fingertips dove into her sodden twat."

shari "Im gonna Im gonna"
shari "{i}Aaaahn!{/i}"

"Rowan brought her to the precipice. He frigged her drooling entrance at a frenetic pace, watching with delight as the whore trembled, stiffened, then went rigid."
"He lifted her hood with his thumb, rubbing across her clitoris like he was scrubbing a plate."

shari "Oh {i}Rowan{/i}!"

"She came, fountaining a sizable squirt of femcum from her nethers as her thighs clenched and her body seized up. Shari let out an open-throated cry of feminine elation, her hands leaping to her face to rip the blindfold off of her."
"Rowan watched in satisfaction as she made eye contact with him at the moment of orgasm. Her eyes crossed, her lips opened into an O of pleasure, and her whole body trembled from the seismic convulsions he made inside of her."
"She fell back against the bed, putting a hand to her forehead as she wiped the sweat from her brow. She basked for a moment in the warmth of post-orgasmic bliss."

shari "{i}Aah{/i}, I feel like Marianne after a visit to the royal fuckin chambers, I do."
shari "You sure now how to shag a hag, sir."

ro "Please, call me Rowan."

"Shari lifted her hand off of her face and fixed him with a heavy, sexual stare."

shari "Make me cum like that again mister, and Ill call you whatever you like."

"Rowan chuckled, standing up off the bed and brushing himself off. He saw Shari sit up in confusion."

shari "Wait, where are you goin? Didnt you want to?"



ro "I think Ive had my fun for the evening."

"Rowan moved to leave. Shari practically leapt out of bed in a rush to delay him."

shari "B-but tonight Im {i}yours{/i}, you said so!"
shari "Cant we just-"
shari "I-I mean, you {i}paid{/i} the coin for a shagging... dont you want your moneys worth?"

"Pleased that he had played the pretty thing to perfection, Rowan reached out and took her by the chin. Her breath caught in her throat. He planted a shallow kiss on her lips."

ro "I got my moneys worth tonight, Shari."

"The whore went bright red again. A girl this callow had no business being a prostitute. He swept a thumb across her cheek and gifted her with a smile."

ro "You go downstairs after I leave, and you tell your Madame that I had a wonderful time with you. I had such a good time, in fact, that I paid you extra."

"Rowan pushed a few extra coins into her hand. Shari broke out into a wide smile."

ro "Remember what you told me tonight? Good girls dont kiss and tell. Not a peep about what went on between these bedsheets, you hear?"
ro "Who knows? Maybe Ill return to finish the job."

shari "I..."
shari "Id like that, Mlord."



ro "Till we meet again, Mlady."

"Rowan grinned, feigning for a moment as if to kiss her before standing up, pulling up his hood and leaving the room for good."

$ slumWhoreInformation = True
$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return



label shariNoSex:

"Rowan took a deep breath. Granted, Shari was attractive, but It didnt sit well with him, indulging her fantasies just to get information."

ro "Ah. So thats how it feels."
ro "Having to please people out of necessity."


$ res_roll = dice(6)
if res_roll > 2:
    pass
else:
    shari "Mmmm And Im a wicked, {i}wicked{/i} girl for forcing you to do it. {i}Punish me{/i}."
    if avatar.corruption > 50:
        "His eyelid twitched. Oh, the wench was really asking for this"
    else:
        "Well, it was worth a shot. Not that satisfying a woman this thirsty would be particularly difficult "
    $ ShariNoSexFailed = True
    jump shariMenu

"Her eyes softened, and she gave him a little pout, arms crossed."

shari "Youre the one who paid for me! Dont try to make me feel guilty about wanting to do the deed after the fact! "

"...And just like that, the magic of the moment was gone. Rowan uttered a sigh of relief and moved to sit beside her on the bed."

ro "I admit, its a mean thing to do, and I apologize for putting you in this situation. But I wouldnt lead you on like this if it wasnt important."

"He let her sulk, his hand reaching for her own and squeezing it lightly. After a long moment, she rolled her eyes and shot him a tired look."

shari "I imagine a hero like you wouldnt be inquiring bout the Knights if there wasnt some damsel in distress somewhere."

ro "Yes. Something like that."
ro "If its any consolation, youre the most pleasant informant I had so far."

shari "Ha! Well Id hope so!"
shari "Fine. Madame is going to be madder than a wet hen in a rainstorm, but youre Rowan Blackwell."
shari "I suppose you can be my exception. But under one condition!"

"She her lips curled into a devious smile, one that almost made him regret not indulging her after all."

shari "When the bards make an epic tale of Rastedel defense, I want to play a supporting role!"

show rowan hood happy at center with dissolve

ro "Ill ask the court poets to see what can be done."

"She was a funny girl, this whore. Too quick to smile, too easy to convince."

shari "Yes! Alright, no take backs, because I dont really know that much."
shari "At least, not about Maud. Madame Montiel handles the brothels. We dont see Mauds men here, unless one of them comes to get their jollies."

ro "Anyone in particular strikes your memory?"

shari "Mmm There was this one guy Kesser, I think? Looked really important."

if knowHandsign == True:
    "The man who handled the door from a few nights back. So he wasnt just any other guard "

shari "I know hes been handling some of the dirtier stuff, but Its not like hes bad or anything! "
shari "I heard good things about Maud and her boys! My friends - The ones who arent lucky enough to work here - they say Mauds an angel. A real Knight in shining armour!"
shari "They say if you find yourself in a bad way, she can shell help you. Shell help {i}anyone{/i}."
shari "So if you really want to find her or her men I think you should simply ask for that. It should work sooner or later. "

if slumsEvent3Seen == True:
    "Was it really that simple? Shari wasnt the first person hed met who had a high opinion of Maud and her people."
else:

    "Was it really that simple? Shari seemed to think highly of Maud and her people Though this could be simply a clever ploy on Mauds part."

"But he would find no further answers here. He hugged the girl in gratitude, then pushed a few extra coins into her hand."

ro "Thank you Shari. Go downstairs after I leave, and you tell your Madame that I had a wonderful time with you. I had {i}such{/i} a good time, in fact, that I paid you extra."
ro "And not a word about what we discussed today, alright?"

shari "-At least not until Ive heard the bards sing it! "

"She broke into a quiet giggle. She could likely guess how her own role would be described. Rowan gifted her a smile as he gathered his things, readying to leave."

scene black with fade

"He didnt have the heart to tell her if any bards remained after this war, they would not sing praises for the honorable Rowan, nor of the kindhearted Shari."
"No, their frightened tongues would sing only of the glories of Andras and Jezera."

$ slumWhoreInformation = True
$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return



label shariGay:

"Rowan scratched the back of his neck. Here sitting before him like a waiting conquest was a young, incredibly attractive woman. She was all but begging him to fuck her. Most men wouldnt think twice, but for him"

label rowanLieJump:

ro "Shari, dont take it the wrong way, but I picked you because you seemed the type who is very popular with the wealthier clientele."
ro "If I were to pick someone based on preference I wouldnt exactly pick any of the women here."

"Shari stared at him in silence, not understanding. Then, her lips formed a surprised little o, only to once again be replaced with an even more confused expression. "

shari "Wait, didnt you marry a girl after the war?"

ro "Well, yes, but- Lets just say its complicated."

"A devious sparkle entered her eyes. Rowan did not like it one bit."

shari "So who do you think about when you, you know... with your wife?"
shari "Ooooh, is it Valyr? That hero from the south? Ma said he had an arse to {i}die{/i} for! "

ro "Shari, we were quite literally fighting for our lives every day back then."

shari "Did you have your wife wear a beard on your wedding night?"

show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve

ro "Now hold on- do you ask all your clients about their sexual relationship with their wives?"

shari "Oh, oh! have you met the guard captain? Sir Alarie, wasnt it? Tell me: Hot or not?"

if alainMet == True:
    menu:
        "Hot.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            shari "Knew it!"
        "Eh.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            shari "No way!"
else:

    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
    ro "Havent have the pleasure yet, Im afraid."
    shari "Thats a shame."

show rowan hood concerned at center with dissolve

ro "So are you done embarrassing me?"

shari "Depends. Do you know how embarrassing it is for a lil slum-girl like me to be picked by the Hero of Rosaria... only to learn he prefers to cross swords, in more ways than one?"

"She stuck her tongue out at him. Rowan wondered how many men in this whorehouse had to deal with a prostitute throwing a fit over being paid to not ply her trade."

ro "Shari, I I see your point. And Im sorry for the deception. And even though I could grind my teeth and just bear it, I..."
ro "I think theres enough false passion in this place. Dont you agree?"

"Sharis eyes softened. What hed said seemed to have struck a chord in the young woman. She put a hand upon his own. She dropped her faux-noble accent completely."

shari "Well what dyou know?"

show rowan hood happy at center with dissolve

shari "Turns out the Hero o Karst is just a softie after all."
shari "Fine. Madame is going to be madder n a wet hen in a rainstorm, but yous Rowan Blackwell. I suppose you can be my exception. But just so you know I dont really know much."
shari "At least, not about Maud. Madame Montiel handles the brothels. We dont see Mauds men here, cept when one of them barges in to get their jollies."

ro "Anyone in particular strike your memory? "

shari "Mmm There was this one guy. Kesser, I think? Looked really important."

if knowHandsign == True:
    "The man who handled the door to Mauds Warehouse from a few nights back. So he wasnt just any other guard "

shari "I know hes been handling some of the dirtier stuff. But its not like hes bad or anything!"
shari "I heard good things about Maud and her boys! My friends - the ones who arent lucky enough to work here - they say Maud herself is an angel. A real knight!"
shari "Say ifn you find yourself in a bad way, she can shell help you. Shell help {i}anyone{/i}."
shari "So if you {i}really{/i} want to find her, I think you should ask for that. Itll work sooner or later. "

if slumsEvent3Seen == True:
    "Was it really that simple? Shari wasnt the first person he met who had a high opinion of Maud and her gang."
else:
    "Was it really that simple? Shari seemed to think highly of Maud and her gang Though this could be simply a clever ploy on Mauds part."

"But he would find no further answers here. He hugged the girl in gratitude, then pushed a few extra coins into her hand."

ro "Thank you Shari. Go downstairs after I leave, and you tell your Madame that I had a wonderful time with you. I had such a good time, in fact, that I paid you extra."

shari "Only if you promise not to come back in later and hire one of the sword-swingers instead, eh? That might put a damper on the whole story."
shari "Course, odds to arseholes youd give em the ride o their lives, yeah?"

"He chuckled as he gathered his things. Her smile was contagious, and in the end, he lingered a couple minutes longer to make the story seem more believable."
"Spending forty gold coins to crack bad jokes with an all-too-willing whore"

scene black with fade

"Cla-Min would kill him."

$ slumWhoreInformation = True
$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return



label shariLetGo:

ro "...On second thought, I dont think Im in the mood tonight."

"Rowan stood up, pulling his hood back over his head as he made to leave."

shari "Come on, mlord. I didnt mean it like that."

show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve

ro "I know you didnt. But in hindsight, neither did I."

"Rowan pulled out his coinpurse and tossed her a few extra gold. She caught it with a look of surprise."

ro "Here. For your silence. I never took my hood off, you have no idea who I was or what I looked like."

shari "O-okay."

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

ro "Tell your Madame that I got what I came for. Tell her Im a quick shot, or I just wanted to watch you undress, then left abruptly."
ro "Tell her"

show rowan hood concerned at center with dissolve

ro "Kharos take me, just tell her whatever you want."

"Rowan stalked out of the room, black stormclouds darkening his mood. Yet another dead end were the slums truly this impenetrable?"

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return





label meetMaud:

$ maudEvent1Seen = True

scene bg45 with fade

"The closer one got to the fire, the higher was the risk of getting burned."

show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinleft

"Rowan pulled his hood further over his eyes, and turned into a narrow alley as he saw a pair of brutish looking men cast him suspicious looks."
"The beggars information narrowed the scope of his search immensely. But now his continuous presence in what he dubbed Bannermen territory was starting to draw unwanted attention."

if knowHandsign == True:
    "The suspicious walled warehouse he'd seen a few nights back was his primary target of interest. He spent much of his time observing it from the shadows, trying to determine if Maud might be one of the people staying there."
    show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
    "Without success - he never saw anyone who he suspected could be the fabled slums leader."
    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
    "But a large man he believed was part of her gang - Kesser, he recalled - seemed to have used the place as his base of operations. Taking a gamble, Rowan trailed him one night."
    hide rowan with moveoutleft
    scene bg50 with fade
    "His suspicion on the mans allegiance was all but confirmed. He spent enough time in the slums to understand the pecking order within them."
    "Like a swarm of fish, the poor and the desperate that crowded the streets parted way before the powerful sharks of the slums. But only a handful earned a respectful nod alongside it. Kesser was one of them."
    show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Being as careful as he could be - an ambush was more than likely - Rowan finally followed him to a simple wooden building near the outer walls of the city. Nothing distinguished it from any of the hundred he had just passed on the way there."
    "Except it had a pair of bored thugs at the entrance, who gave Kesser a short nod after being shown the signal, the large man coming in. "
    show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinleft
    "Knowing this was his chance, Rowan waited a moment, then followed suit."
else:


    if avatar.skill_roll("stealth", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "But while an urban jungle differed vastly from a regular one, it held the same principles. And even if the Bannermen held the turf advantage, it would do them little good against the legendary skill of Rowan Blackwell."
        show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
        "Having spent enough time in the slums to grow familiar with its many twists and turns, Rowan navigated the streets with ease, observing Mauds men from the shadows and making a quick retreat the moment their eyes laid on him."
    else:
        "And an urban jungle differed vastly from a regular one. In his life, Rowan managed to evade countless demons and orcs, brushing against death more times than he could count."
        "But while the slum thugs had neither the numbers of the orcs, nor the skills of winged succubi, they knew their turf, and had no trouble noticing a hooded figure lurking in the shadows."
        show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
        "More than once, Rowan was forced to abandon his hiding spot and make a hasty retreat, not wishing to risk a violent encounter with people he wished to turn into allies. "
        "It delayed his search, but did not stop it."
        show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
        $ avatar.mp -= 4

    "He wasnt certain what he was looking for - despite his efforts, all he had were vague hints to Mauds role in the slums, and nothing on her appearance. "

    if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        scene bg50 with fade
        show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
        "But a keen eye, a level head, and at times a little bit of luck could carry a man far. Rowan had no shortage of the first two, and one night blessed him with the third."
    else:
        "One could always be on the lookout for something suspicious. But what did that mean in a land where law was as an abstract of a concept as personal hygiene?"
        "One night he found two groups fighting in the middle of the square, only to discover it was a family quarrel between two brothers, over the hand of a whore that was clearly playing them both."
        "Another he discovered a well-dressed man with a bright smile trying to sell wonderful cures for all ailments that plagued the good, proper folk of Rasedel. He got beaten up within the hour."
        "And yet another, a wild-looking woman, dagger in hand, was pushing through the streets, a package in her hand, threatening to stab anyone who came near."
        show rowan hood concerned at center with dissolve
        "Rowan followed her home, watching from afar. The package turned out to be stale bread."
        scene bg50 with fade
        show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
        "It was only after several wasted nights, that he stumbled upon something that could be of use to him."
        $ avatar.mp -= 4


    show rowan hood happy at edgeleft with moveoutleft
    "A pair of thugs dragged a struggling man through the streets, a sack over his head. The one leading had a confident stride and a bright smile on his face, and greeted everyone nonchalantly as he went."
    show rowan hood happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    "And many greeted him back, paying no mind to his captive."
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    "Making sure to stick to the shadows - the pair paid little attention to what was happening around them, but that was no reason to be careless - Rowan followed them to a simple wooden building near the outer city walls."
    show rowan hood neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
    "Nothing distinguished it from any of the hundred he had just passed on the way there - except it had a pair of bored thugs at the entrance, who smiled at the man and opened the door for him."
    "Rowan waited a moment, observing the building from a distance. Another man, this one much larger, soon arrived as well. But after that Nothing."
    show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinleft
    "Knowing this was his chance, Rowan made his move."

"He stepped from the shadows, and approached the door. Slowly, with his hands open and on display. The men tensed, their own hands hovering over the handles of their sword."

if knowHandsign == True:
    ro "Im looking for Maud. Its important."
    "He recreated the hand sign, as well as he could, and saw the thugs relax. They looked at each other, shrugged, and knocked at the door."
else:

    if slumWhoreInformation == True:
        ro "Im looking for Maud. I need help, and shes the only one I can turn to."
        "One of them rolled their eyes, while the other gave him a sympathetic look. They didnt pry, and simply knocked at the door behind them."
    else:
        ro " Im looking for Maud."
        show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve
        thug "No idea whos that."
        ro "Look..."
        show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
        "He opened his cloak just a little, to show his sword. The men started drawing theirs, but Rowan stopped them by raising his hand in a peaceful gesture."
        ro "If youre standing guard, then I take it youre smart enough to realize Im not just any regular sellsword."
        ro "So lets cut the part where I have to rough you up, and just let me talk with someone higher ranking than you."
        "Hard logic could knock a sword out of a mans grip as well as a clever feint, if used at the right moment. The men looked at one another, grumbled, then knocked at the door behind him."

if knowHandsign == True:
    "A man opened it wide - a skinny, smiling man, and one Rowan took an immediate dislike to. He was the kind that never took anything seriously, murder included."
else:

    "A man opened it wide - a skinny, smiling man, the same he saw earlier, and one Rowan now took an immediate dislike to. He was the kind that never took anything seriously, murder included."

if knowCalhoun == True:
    "His left hand had only four fingers in it. So that was Calhoun, Mauds second in command."
    calh "A guest! Welcome, welcome, come in, make yourself at home!"
else:
    "A guest! Welcome, welcome, come in, make yourself at home!"

if knowHandsign == True:
    "He took a step back and made a lavish bow, though never took his eyes of Rowan. By his side, also watching Rowan with suspicion, stood Kesser, ready to strike at a moments notice."
    kesser "Yer bein too careless, Calhoun. "
else:
    "He took a step back and made a lavish bow, though never took his eyes of Rowan. By his side, also watching Rowan with suspicion, stood a large, burly man, ready to strike at a moments notice."
    kesser "Yer bein too careless, Calhoun."
    $ calhounName = "Calhoun"

show rowan hood angry at center with dissolve

calh "Oh relaaaaaaaaax, Kesser! Look at that guy! His dress screams Im a messenger for a corrupt, shadowy figure, but Im trying to be inconspicuous about it. I mean, the cloak! And the hood!"

show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

calh "Besides, if he wants to take Maud one on one, fuck, hes invited to try! Right, Maud?"

show maud neutral behind bg50

maud " A moment. But let him in."

"The two men parted, Kesser reluctantly, Calhoun spreading his arms far and wide as he showed Rowan their kingdom: a shoddy, poorly lit room, almost empty, sans for a few people in it."

show rowan hood shock at center with dissolve

show maud neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"One of whom was sprawled across the table, near-naked, his mouth gagged, his limbs bound. And over him, her back turned to them, stood Maud."

show bg50 with sshake

"A sickening crack and a muffled scream filled the room as she just broke the mans arm."

show bg50 with sshake

"And another soon followed, as Maud then bent his elbow in the opposing direction."

show bg50 with sshake

if avatar.corruption < 50:
    show rowan hood concerned at center with dissolve
    "With her brutes surrounding him on both sides, Rowan could only watch in horror as Maud methodically worked her way up the mans arm, breaking it in several places with frightening ease."
    "Screams turned to howls, but she didnt stop. Didnt hesitate for even a second. "
else:
    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
    "Arching an eyebrow, Rowan watched as Maud methodically worked her way up the mans arm, breaking it several places with frightening ease. Screams turned to howls, but she didnt stop. Didnt hesitate for even a second."

calh "Sorry for the wait, but its not just a social gathering, you understand? Were kind of at work here. I mean, Maud is, were just here to add gravitas to the situation, you know?"

if avatar.corruption < 50:
    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve

"He didnt even pay attention to whatever Calhoun was saying. It was Maud he was focused on. But it was only after she was finished with the left arm, and moved to the right, that Rowan could get a proper look at the woman who ruled the slums."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
show maud neutral at midright with moveinright

" She didnt look the part. She was a plain woman, with an unattractive face, marred by a scar on her cheek. Her slightly too long, dyed hair fell on her eyes as she leaned over the table to continue her task."
"She was short, diminutive almost, but obviously had no problem repeatedly breaking one bone after the other. She held more strength than Rowan would suspect of someone on her posture. Perhaps magic was at work?"

maud " Your turn, doctor."

"Two people that stood by her side, Rowan now realized. An older man in a grey gown, and a young girl with bright eyes and hair dyed green, holding a half-burned notebook close to her chest."
"The man licked his lips nervously, and approached the table. With a somewhat shaky voice he began explaining how to identify different bone fractures and how to properly set and bind each one. The girl wrote down everything, with commendable diligence."
"And Maud turned her attention to him."

show rowan hood shock at midleft with dissolve

maud "Rowan Blackwell."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

"So much for keeping a low profile. Her words made everyone stop - well, everyone except one person, who fell off her chair."



calh "Ouch, ouch ouch ouch- wait, you serious?! Rowan Blackwell? Rowan fucking Blackwell?! How-"

maud "There was a parade. You should go out more."

calh "Fuck, hold on, I had something for this "



"Maud tilted her head, not paying much attention to her own man. Hands crossed on her chest, she continued to watch the hero."
"Rowan expected to see a sneer. Maybe a glint of interest. A hint of adoration. Hells, even a creeping, lustful smile. The latter was growing more common by the month."

show rowan hood concerned at midleft with dissolve

"But Mauds cold eyes held nothing. Told him nothing. She was neither impressed, nor disgusted with the Hero of Karst. Hell, she didnt seem at all alarmed or concerned by his arrival."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

maud "Continue, doctor."

"The short order broke them all out of their stupor. Calhoun shut up, while the slum doctor slowly resumed his explanation, stuttering, but still."
"Only the bound man kept staring, desperately trying to push the gag out of his mouth, his hope rekindled by Rowans arrival. He was a hero, so surely-"

maud "Don't."

show bg50 with sshake

"She grabbed the man by the hair and slammed his head into the table with a deafening crack. His body went limp in an instant."

ro "Isnt this a little excessive?"

"Maud tilted her head again, and cast him a bored look. "

maud "Do you care?"

if avatar.corruption < 50:
    ro "I dread the day I no longer will. "
else:
    ro " No. I suppose not. This is your territory, and your laws."

maud "Mhm."

"She neither approved nor sneered at his response - merely gave him a short nod of acknowledgment."

maud "Contracted syphilis. Told him to stay away from the whores."
maud "He did not."
maud "I would kill him. But Lily needed someone to study on."



"The young girl gave Maud a bright smile, and Rowan saw the gang leader return it. It was only a subtle rise of the corner of her lips, so short you could blink and miss it. But it was there."

ro " Perhaps it would be best if we took this conversation elsewhere?"

maud "Why?"

ro "Were distracting them. And what I want to discuss is of great importance. Its not-"

show rowan hood shock at midleft with dissolve

maud "-meant for them. "



"In a blink of an eye, he felt the temperature in the room drop. Her tone was quiet, but the chill in her voice froze him to the bone. Maud dug her fingers into her arms, as if she was just barely restraining herself from grabbing Rowan by the throat and ripping it out."

show rowan hood angry at midleft with dissolve

"He felt someone put a hand over his shoulder. Kesser leaned in, his voice steady, but Rowan felt the tension underneath:"

kesser "If it concerns the people o the slums, then surely ye can speak of it in their company, eh? "

calh "Nothing about us without us, you know? Its just rude - youd think the hero of Karst would have better manners."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

"On all sides, he was surrounded by murderers and sadists. He saw the hateful sneer creep into Mauds lips-"



lily " And what if the bones stick out of the body? "

doctor "Thats not a good sign, obviously, but"



"-and he saw it disappear a moment later. The slums leader closed her eyes and took a deep breath, and when she opened them again, they were as unreadable as before."

maud "Say what you have here."
maud "And make it quick."

"Kesser released his shoulder, and returned to his place near the front door. Calhoun whistled a happy tone as he started to hide the wide collection of daggers Rowan wasnt sure when he took out."
"Looks like this was as good of a chance at getting Maud on his side as he was going to get."

menu:
    "An offer she can't refuse." if avatar.corruption > 30:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan stepped up, taking the place by her side as he watched the doctor continue his lesson. Low-level theatrics, all of it. He wouldnt be intimidated by them."
        ro "Then Ill cut straight to the point. Between the orc threat and nobles squabbling, the situation in Rastedel has become Volatile, so to speak."
        ro "I need people who will help me put order to this chaos. Who will help me make it so it doesnt become that way ever again."
        ro "I know the Northside Knights hold considerable influence over the slums. I wish to make use of it."
        maud "And why should I let you?"
        ro "So that you can be part of that new order. An order where the Northside residents are no longer Rastedel outcasts. And order where you dont have to break bones to prove a point."
        maud "Mmh."
        "Maud gave a short nod. Straight and to the point, he felt Maud wouldnt be one to appreciate long speeches-"

    "Rastedel needs her help." if avatar.corruption < 50 or slumWhoreInformation == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan stepped up, keeping his expression neutral as he watched the doctor continue his lecture. Perhaps it was foolish of him to try and appeal to a better nature of someone who broke bones like twigs."
        if slumWhoreInformation == True:
            "But if what he learned in the brothel was worth anything Then maybe this was the right approach, despite the events he bore witness to."
        ro "I am sure you already suspect my presence here doesnt foretell anything good."
        maud "Mmh."
        ro "So forgive me the dramatics, but Ill say it how it is: Rastedel is in grave danger. Between the orc threat and nobles squabbling for power I need someone who will help me put order to this chaos."
        ro "I know the Northside Knights hold considerable influence over the slums. If we are to survive this crisis I need you by my side."
        ro "Help me make things right by Rastedel, and Ill make sure Rastedel makes things right by you."
        maud "Ha."
        "It wasnt even a dry laugh. It was a shadow of one - an apt reply to a joke one heard a thousand times."
        maud "Alright."
        $ maudFaith += 1

show rowan hood shock at midleft with dissolve

maud "The answer is no. The Bannermen dont take sides."

show maud neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

"She turned away, and that was that."

show rowan hood angry at midleft with dissolve

"It took Rowan a moment to gather his jaw from the floor. He expected her to bargain, or even play hard to get, but nothing like this!"

show rowan hood angry at center with moveinleft

ro "I find that hard to believe, Maud."

"She shrugged as she moved behind the girl to take a look at her notes. The girl - Lily, was it? - offered them with a smile."

maud "Believe what you want."
maud "I dont play politics. I just keep the peace."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "He wasnt sure what was it that broke the camels back. Maybe it was her casual tone. Maybe it was the obvious adoration in the young girls eyes. Or maybe the self-righteous attitude. But her words made his blood boil."
    ro "Listen here- "

    "Her eyes shot to him, murder clear as day in them. He heard steel being drawn."
    if julietSex == True:

        ro "Oh fuck off, Werden glares twice as hard as you and I still fuck his daughter."
    else:

        ro "Oh fuck off, Werden glares twice as hard as you."
    ro "Listen here, I dont know, and I dont care what twisted philosophy or bizarre code of honour you and your Bannermen live by."
    ro "You find the court distasteful? Devoid of honour and so full of filth the slums gutter seem like a pristine spring stream? Fine, I get that."
    ro "But if you really want to keep the peace, you do what I do: Get your hands dirty."
    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
else:

    "Peace? She kept the peace? It took Rowan every ounce of willpower not to look at the door, not too look in the direction of the chaotic, violence-ridden streets of the Rastedel slums."
    if avatar.guilt > 50:
        show rowan hood concerned at center with dissolve
        "Did he sound the same, every time he spoke of his servitude to the twins? He shook his head - now was not the time for that."
    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
    "It sounded like a bad joke, and with Mauds flat, apathetic tone, it was impossible to guess whether or not it was meant as one. But to one person it wasnt a joke."
    "To one person, it was reality. To the young girl, so proud to show Maud the progress she had just made. Perhaps to others as well."
    "Perhaps it was their faith that allowed Maud to break bones and crush skulls without a moment of hesitation."
    "He wondered how deep Mauds delusions ran, and found no answer. But if he had to play into them to accomplish that goal, then so be it."
    ro " Then help me keep that peace. "

ro "I didnt play politics either, and look where it got us."
ro "I bought Rosaria 8 years of peace, and now things are worse than ever."
ro "Dont make my mistake."
ro "Dont let your inaction destroy the things youre trying to protect."

maud "..."

show rowan hood concerned at center with dissolve

"A long silence followed. He kept his eyes on Maud. He needed to see something in them. Some hint that his words reached her."

if avatar.guilt > 50:
    show rowan hood happy at center with dissolve
    "And they did - damn it, they did! He saw something stirred inside of her. In those dead eyes, that seemingly knew nothing but violence."
    show rowan hood concerned at center with dissolve
    "It was the same thing he saw every time he stared into his own reflection."
    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
else:

    show rowan hood neutral at center with dissolve
    "And they did - damn it, they did! He saw something stirred inside of her. In those dead eyes, that seemingly knew nothing but violence. He just couldnt tell what."

maud " You remind me of someone."

ro "And who might that be? "

maud " It doesnt matter."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show maud neutral at midright with moveinright

maud ".. Fine. Im willing to consider your proposal. If youre willing to back words with action."
maud "Find me next week. Bring your sword."

ro "Very well. And Thank you. For listening."

maud "Hmph."

hide maud with moveoutright

"That was his cue. Her two henchmen cleared the way for him, Calhoun doing so with a lavish bow and a wicked smile, while Kesser kept a stone face that did nothing to hide his unease."

calh "Dont worry about finding us. Well find you."

hide rowan with moveoutright
show maud neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan turned around for the sole purpose of rolling his eyes at the man. And just as he did, he saw Maud in the back of the room. She was ruffling the girls hair affectionately, her dark eyes staring into the distance, lost in some old memory."

scene black with fade

$ maudMet = True
$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return





label maud_event2:

$ maudEvent2Seen = True

$ banditLeaderFriend = 0
$ banditLeaderFear = 0

scene bg45 with fade

"No time was wasted upon his return to the slums. A shy, young boy caught his attention early on, and escorted him to where he would be meeting Maud that day."

if knowHandsign == True:
    "It was not the doctors house, nor Kessers warehouse today. He was led to a ruined building, a burned down stone mansion, that appeared strangely ancient among the continuously rebuilt wooden shacks around it. "
else:

    "It was not the doctors house today. He was led to a ruined building, a burned down stone mansion, that appeared strangely ancient among the continuously rebuilt wooden shacks around it. "

show rowan hood shock at edgeleft with moveinleft

ro "What is this place "

"It didnt take him long to deduce there was some significance to it. Any other building would be long stripped for materials, or built upon, the marbled floor becoming foundation to a yet another whorehouse or illicit gambling den."
"And yet this place remained untouched. Devastated by rain and wind, yes, but not by human hand. Being here, Rowan felt like he was trespassing on some sort of holy ground."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show maud neutral at midright with dissolve

maud "Neutral territory."

"Maud appeared not long after him, Kesser and Calhoun by her sides. The larger man had a large ax by his side and came dressed in chainmail, while Calhoun abandoned his hidden daggers for a more straightforward belt full of throwing knives."
"Maud herself looked no different, but then again, she always looked like she was ready to kill."

ro "I feel like theres more to the story."

"Maud tilted her head, either knowing not of it, or caring not to share it. Calhoun, on the other hand, was quick to pick up the topic. He spread his arms wide and twirled around as he went past the empty halls."

calh "Of course there is! This, dear Rowan, is a temple to apathy! The grand sign of submission! The gravestone to deviance! The- ouch! "

"Kesser stopped his tirade with a quick jab to the shoulder. Unlike Calhouns callous behaviour and Mauds utter indifference, he seemed to almost cave from the ruins heavy atmosphere."

kesser "T was home to the cunt who used to rule the slums, ova a century ago"
kesser "Stories say he sold his soul to Kharos. Tried to take ova Rastedel when the Baron was away, fighting demons."

"Calhoun casually kicked a lone rock. It ricocheted against the walls, the hollow sound resounding across the halls. "

ro "Obviously he failed."

maud "Yes."

show rowan hood shock at midleft with dissolve

maud "And Prothea purged the slums in retribution."

"She added nothing more, and instead drew her blade to inspected the sharpness of it. Unnerved, Rowan took a moment to examine his surroundings."
"Now that he thought of it, while the city itself was built several centuries ago, and many buildings in it have shown the wear of time. But nothing in the slums seemed to be older than a few decades."

show rowan hood concerned at midleft with dissolve

"A cold wind passed by."

ro "Surely they wouldnt-"

"A sharp sound cut him off while Maud sheathed her sword again."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

maud "You can talk history later. We have business to settle."
maud "You want my help? I promised Ill listen. But if you want to fix anything, it starts here."
maud "Theres someone causing trouble. We will deal with them today."

show rowan hood angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "So what is this? An execution? "

"His eyes went to the handle of her sword. Maud still held it, and as if only now realizing it, tore her hand away."

maud "No. Not if theyll submit. Theyll get a chance."
maud "Everybody gets a chance."

hide maud with dissolve
show rowan hood neutral at center with moveinleft

"She turned away, for some reason hiding her expression. Meanwhile, Calhoun wrapped his arm around the hero, his wide smile taking an ugly turn."

calh "You should drop the cape. We dont really have running water to help clean you up afterwards, and I imagine dripping blood is not in fashion at the palace. "

show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve

calh "Well, at least not for a couple of weeks yet. I think. Funny, theres so little we know about orc fashion."

"Rowan tried not to roll his eyes, doing his best to hide his displeasure, both at Calhouns ill-timed remarks, and at the general turn of events. A gang war was the last thing he wanted to involve himself in, but it would be a small price to pay for getting Mauds ear."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

if alainEvent2Seen == True:
    "And even if he decides against using her, it wouldnt hurt to remove any lingering uncertainties within the slums before Alain raids the place."

"They didnt have to wait long for the opposing party to arrive. Rowan observed as six men walked into the ruins, led a man in plate armor, his face covered by the heavy helmet."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright
show rosarian knight neutral at midleft with dissolve

"He held his head high and walked with confidence. Something his men did not share."

kesser "Oi, we agreed on four people each."

banditl "Last time we talked I had my arm broken in two places. These people are my insurance."

show rowan necklace shock at edgeright with moveoutright
show rosarian knight neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

show maud neutral at center with dissolve

maud "You mauled an innocent girl half dead! Youre lucky I let you keep it!"

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"Mauds hiss was enough to make several men take a step back, hands nervously seeking swords. Their leader was the only one to keep his cool."

banditl "She was a whore and a traitor to us all. She deserved worse."
banditl " But I imagine present company wont agree."

if slumThugsKilled == True and slumsInterrogatorKilled == False:
    "Their attention turned to Rowan. One of the men - green ribbon around his arm - leaned in to whisper something to his boss, his eyes full of fear."
    $ banditLeaderFear += 1

elif slumsEvent1Seen == True and slumThugsKilled == False:
    "Their attention turned to Rowan. One of the men - green ribbon around his arm - leaned in to whisper something to his boss, his eyes full of concern."
    $ banditLeaderFear += 1


elif slumThugsKilled == True and slumsInterrogatorKilled == True:
    $ banditLeaderFear += 1
else:

    pass


show maud neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinright


banditl "Rowan Blackwell. Finally gracing us with his attention. Have you grown bored of rubbing shoulders with the perfumed elite?"

ro "I was wondering when someone would make a remark of the kind."

show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve

banditl "Make no mistake, theyre all thinking it. Theyre just too afraid to say anything."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

kesser "Just as theyre too afraid to find ya waiting for em in a dark alley?"

"That got a reaction from the man - he raised his finger accusingly at Kesser, like a weapon, and his tone took a hostile turn."

banditl "Dont you try and paint me as some sort of a thug! What I did was right! Sleeping with nobility is treason to the slums!"
banditl "Nobility doesnt care about us! Its us against them, always has been that way! And someone who parts her legs for gold and pretty trinkets while we suffer doesnt deserve compassion!"

"Rowan threw Maud a short look. The diminutive warrior kept clenching and unclenching her right hand, still cautious to keep it away from anything she might kill the man with. "

banditl "You know this Rowan! Dont pretend its otherwise!"

menu:
    "Hes right. They do need to stand together.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "... Its difficult to disagree, with all the outer slums turned to ashes."

        "Maud shot him a hostile look, and Rowan had to raise his hands in self-defense, lest she murdered him with her bare hands."
        ro "That doesnt mean I approve of what hes done. But I told you the situation is difficult. And Ive long given up on making nobility see reason."
        maud " Violence breeds violence."
        maud "Youre too quick to it."
        $ banditLeaderFriend += 1
        $ maudFaith -= 1
    "Hes not entirely wrong.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro " Some nobles do care. Even if many do not."
        show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
        calh "What a sophisticated answer."
        if rastAlly != "jacques":
            ro "What do you want me to say? Werdens trying to save the city, but step one of that was burning the entire outer slums."
        else:
            "What do you want me to say? Jacques is doing what he can to help out, but Id be a fool to believe hes doing it out of the goodness of his heart."
        ro "I cant rely on the nobility to do whats right, even if some of them arent indifferent."
        ro "But if my future allies are going to be wasting their time beating women as terror tactics, then I cant rely on them either."


        "At least one man looked away, ashamed. The leaders reaction remained obscured by the helmet, but Rowan had hoped it struck a nerve."
        $ banditLeaderFriend += 1


        maud " Violence breeds violence. And hes too quick to it."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
    "Thats no reason to dish out vigilante justice.":

        ro "Even if that were true, then who made you judge, jury and executioner?"
        show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
        banditl "I do what I must- "
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with moveoutleft
        ro "Dont you fucking dare play the troubled hero. Not when youre standing before the real deal."


        "The men shuffled around nervously. Their leader remained unmoved, and with the heavy helmet hiding his face, it was impossible to say what his thoughts were."
        $ banditLeaderFear += 1



        show rowan necklace concerned at center with moveinleft
        banditl "... Im not any worse than Maud."
        maud "There are rules. Youre too quick to violence."
        maud "And violence breeds violence."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve



"Rowan saw her grit her teeth. The Bandit Leader had to notice it too, as he lowered his hand, bringing it closer to the sword by his side."

maud "She was just trying to save up money. For her kids."
maud "She sold all his gifts."
maud "And you took that gold and bought yourself a suit of armour. "

banditl "Its poetic justice."


show maud neutral at midright with moveinright
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

maud "Theres nothing poetic about her children begging for food on the streets!"

banditl "Theyre one of many! No reason for hers to be special!"

maud "No reason for them to suffer either!"

"The situation quickly began to spiral out of control. He saw Mauds fingers twitch, and knew she was just moments away from killing the man."

menu:
    "Try to defuse the situation using common interests.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ banditLeaderFriend += 1
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinright

        show maud neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
        "Standing between two people ready to slash each others throats was never a wise idea, but jumping headfirst into danger was something Rowan had to practice often - even if he never enjoyed it."
        ro "Both of you, remember where you are. This is supposed to be a neutral ground, no?"
        "He turned to the bandit leader. Did that man have a name? He didnt ask, and it was too late to do so now."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
        ro "Look, Ill give you the benefit of the doubt, and assume whatever your intentions are, theyre good ones. But youre not going to get many allies by hurting the very people youre trying to protect."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright


        ro "And Maud, you know how things look. Its no surprise people are getting restless, and not all of them share your self-restraint."



        maud "Thats no excuse for what hes done."
        ro " No, probably not. But soon enough, the situation is going to turn from bad to worse. Were going to need all the people we can get."
        "Angry silence was all he got from her, but that was a major improvement from the murderous glare before. He turned to the man again."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinright
        ro "Besides, I could use men with conviction. Our interests align, even if you might not see it yet."
        ro "Do you think you can stomach working under Maud for a while?"
        banditl "..."
        jump maud2Outcome
    "Make the bandit realize how precarious the situation is.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ banditLeaderFear += 1
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinright
        show maud neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
        "He put his hand in front of Maud, hoping she wont just break it once she decides to just go for the jugular, and addressed the man. He threw first him, then the people around him, a pitying look."
        show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
        ro "Look, Im going to say what everybody else is too polite to say. If this is the elite guard you took to a meeting with Maud, then I dread to think how the rest of your supporters look."
        "Some of them looked outraged at the remark. The rest was smart enough to not show how deep his words cut."
        ro "What the hell are you even thinking? Do you have any idea what forces are at play here? Not just the Bannermen. Even if you somehow manage to kill everyone here, theres also Alain and his city guard to deal with."
        ro "And Duke Werden. And the High Arbitron. And Solansia knows how many other people whove been at this game for years now."
        ro "Im no stranger to asymmetric warfare, so believe me when I say: you dont stand a chance. So bend the knee already, before you hurt your cause any further."
        banditl "..."
        jump maud2Outcome
    "Let Maud kill him. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump maud2Battle

label maud2Outcome:

if banditLeaderFear > 2 or banditLeaderFriend > 2:
    show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve

    banditl " Very well."
    "Kesser breathed a sigh of relief, and he was not the only one to do so, despite the look of disappointment in some."
    if banditLeaderFear > 2:
        banditl "If I and my men are to die, Id rather we do so fighting orcs. That way once Im dead Ill at least get the chance to spit Solansia right in the face."
    else:
        banditl "If youre here, then its obvious something bigger is going on, something I know nothing about. So fine, Ill work for Maud."
        banditl "But I dont like it. I dont approve of it, and like hell am I going to keep doing so once this is all over."
    maud "All I ask of you, is that you dont take from those who already have next to nothing."
    show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
    maud "And dont attract unwanted attention from the church and guard."
    ro "And do as ordered when the time is right."
    if banditLeaderFear > 2:
        banditl "Yeah, yeah, Ill be a good dog. But dont think this is over Maud."
        calh "How about we all focus on not dying for the time being, eh?"
        hide rosarian knight with moveoutleft
        "The man growled and stormed off without another word. Calhoun and Kesser hurried after him, informing Maud theyd make sure to familiarize them with the order of things."
    else:
        banditl "Yeah, yeah, Ill be a good dog. Unbelievable"
        hide rosarian knight with moveoutleft
        "The man threw his hands in the end and turned around, muttering curses as he left with his group. Calhoun and Kesser hurried after him, informing Maud theyd make sure to familiarize them with the order of things."
    $ banditLeaderJoined = True
    jump maud2Ending

if banditLeaderFear == 2 or banditLeaderFriend == 2:
    banditl " If the choice is to either submit and serve a cause I do not believe in, or to see my men killed because of misplaced pride..."
    "His hands went to the heavy helmet. He took it off, revealing a face far too young to belong to a scoundrel, and tossed it under Mauds feet."
    banditl "Then I refuse to make a choice."
    banditl "Ill leave. And leave your hands clean. Thats what you always wanted, no?"
    "For a moment, Rowan thought this wouldnt be enough - that Maud would pass sentence she had long decided upon."
    "Instead, he saw her looking over the mans shoulder, staring into seemingly nothing in particular, her expression carefully neutral. If she was displeased by the result, she didnt show it."
    maud "Be out of town before sunrise. If your men cause any more trouble, I will show them no mercy."
    banditl "Fuck you."
    hide rosarian knight with moveoutleft
    "Those were his parting words, as he and his men began to left. Calhoun and Kesser went with them, to make sure he would follow through with his promise."
    "Leaving Rowan alone with the Bannermen leader. Finally."
    $ banditLeaderExile = True
    jump maud2Ending
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
    banditl " Fancy words are no substitute for principles."
    jump maud2Battle

label maud2Battle:

$ maud2Battle = True

show maud neutral at center with moveinright
show rowan necklace shock at edgeright with moveoutright

show bg45 with sshake
show bg45 with redflash

"The armored man managed to get his sword halfway out of the scabbard before Mauds own sung, cutting through the air with a flash. Blood splattered everywhere as she slit the mans throat open, easily finding the narrow opening between his helmet and the breastplate."

hide rosarian knight with dissolve

show maud neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright

show bg45 with sshake

"Things moved quickly. Rowan drew his own blade, and embed it in some unfortunate mans chest. Another fell, right next to him, a knife between his eyes, and yet another had his skull split open with an axe."
"It was not a fight, it was a slaughter. The remaining men all lost their lives before their leader could even hit the floor."

maud " I warned you."

"The armored man still breathed - or at least tried to. He fell to his knees, his hands desperately wrapped around his throat, trying to stop the bleeding. It was a moot effort. Before the minute would pass, he would lay dead."

maud "You shouldve listened."


show maud neutral at center with moveinleft
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

"Maud stepped up and grabbed him by the helmet. She pushed his head forward, and either out of mercy or rage, forced her blade right into the back of his neck, finishing what her first strike started."



calh "No use for a moral spine when you lack a literal one, ha!"

"Three sets of eyes threw the four-fingered man an unpleasant look, to which Calhoun shrugged his arms asking What?."

maud " Clean this up."

$ banditLeaderDead = True

label maud2Ending:


show maud neutral at midright with moveoutright
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinright

if maud2Battle == True:
    "Exhausted, Maud sat down on a part of a ruined wall, while Kesser and Calhoun dragged the bodies outside. The fight was short and quick, and yet she looked no better than most men after a daylong battle."
else:
    "Exhausted, Maud sat down on a part of a ruined wall. The whole meeting lasted no more than a quarter of an hour, but she like she just fought a battle from dawn till break."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Are you okay?"

if maud2Battle == True:
    "She stared at the tip of her bloodied sword, her head low. Drops of blood still dripped down from it, further staining the marble floor."
    maud " He was a good kid."
    maud "Couldnt let him go around doing as he pleased."
else:

    "She didnt respond at first. She rubbed the pommel of her sword with her thumb, lost in thought before realizing what shes been doing and tearing her hand away."
    maud " Hes not a bad kid."
    maud "But there are rules. Youve got to follow the rules."
    maud "Or else everyone suffers."


show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "So what was this all about? You didnt really need my help, did you? "

if maud2Battle == False:

    maud "Maybe I did."
    $ maudFaith += 1

    maud "Or maybe just I wanted to see what a true hero looks like."
else:


    maud "No. Not for that."
    maud "Maybe I just wanted to see what a true hero looks like. "

if beggarHighCorEnd == True:

    maud "Since you didnt leave a good impression at the start."
    $ maudFaith -= 1



maud "You did as was requested. I promised Id listen. "
maud "What do you need, Rowan Blackwell? "

"With everybody gone, she didnt seem to see the need to raise her voice anymore. She spoke quietly, and didnt even look at him as she did. Not that her eyes ever told him anything."

ro " I need someone to take the northern gate for me. It has to be quick and quiet. Theres no room for error. "

maud "Alarie keeps a small contingent there. It will not be a problem. Anything else?"

ro "I will need a distraction. A District-wide one."
ro "You dont have to worry about the people here. Nobodys going to have the time to move against you. And by the time this is all over, youll sit at the same table as the victors."

"Along with a man as red as blood and a taste to shed it, and a woman with wicked horns and a wicked smile. But she neednt know that."

maud " You ask a lot."

"Maud did not raise her head as she answered."
" And the silence that followed after her words grew more deafening by the seconds. "

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

maud "You want to destroy the very order that stands between us and the orcs."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "They cant save us!"
ro "They cant protect Rastedel or anybody here-"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"He forced himself to calm down. Mauds remark hit too close to home. For a moment he feared she knew more than she let on. But that couldnt be the case. Couldnt."

ro "Maud, you must understand. You dont know the full extent of the decay there."

maud "So you say."
maud "As did others before you."



"She leaned back, and finally raised her head as she looked to the sky. For a moment, a shadow of a smile danced on her lips. She opened them to say something, only to decide against it at the last moment."

maud " Ha."



"She snapped her head to him, and just like that all the fury and rage returned, like they were never gone."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

maud "I will see it myself first."

ro "What?"

maud "I said I will see it first."
maud "I want to talk with the Baron."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

maud "I want to see that decay firsthand."

ro "Maud, I cant just-"

maud "You can. And you will. I dont care how."
maud "There are rules. The Bannermen stay neutral."
maud "I will not risk the slums on a word. Not even yours."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

maud "See it done. Then I will help you."

hide maud with moveoutleft

"There was no room for negotiations. Maud waited to see if he wished to protest any further, then picked her belongings and left the ruin without another word, leaving Rowan alone with his thoughts."
"Knowing the Baron, he doubted there was any risk of Maud taking any liking of him. And with Amaraines help, it shouldnt be difficult to set up a random meeting somewhere within the palace."
"So it was only a matter of if. He did not forget the events he witnessed on their first meeting. Maud was volatile, and while he doubted she would betray him, there was no telling how shell behave after the coup."

if alainEvent3Seen == True:
    "Alain was ready to strike. All he needed was the right weather and the go from Rowan. He would cover his tracks here and secure his support with one simple sweep. If he wished to."

elif alainEvent2Seen == True:
    "Alain was willing to help him out. Even now, he could have his guard strike against Maud. He could cover his tracks here and secure Alains support with one simple sweep. If he wished to."

elif alainEvent1Seen == True:
    "Compared to her, Alain was much more amicable. And if Rowan helps him take her down, he could gain a much more reliable ally."
else:

    "Perhaps there was still time to meet with the captain of the guard. Maud wasnt his only option here."

scene black with fade

"Regardless of what he wished to do, he should decide soon. Time was running out."

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return





label maud_event3:

$ maudEvent3Seen = True

scene bg33 with fade

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show casimir neutral at midright with dissolve

"For once, things proceeded exactly as planned. With the help of Ameraine and a mysterious benefactor, as she called her friend - likely for no other reason than to annoy him with needless secrecy - Rowan put together a simple plan for Maud."
"A chance meeting, during the barons morning stroll in Mariannes garden at the codifice rooftop. The very same Juliette showed him not long ago. The baron was known to visit it at the break of dawn, before most guests arrive."



casi "Its not often that I have company during these walks, Rowan. Its a pleasant surprise."

"Nobody questioned Rowans desire to accompany the most powerful man in Rosaria. Even the handful of guards discreetly lingering in the background barely paid attention to him, yawning whenever they thought he wasnt looking."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "I imagine they understand his majesty needs some time to himself to contemplate. Or perhaps they find gardens a poor place for politicking?"

casi "A shame. I always believed flowers soothe even the most violent of tempers. It is a good place to seek compromise."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"He stopped by a short tree with indigo flowers Rowan couldnt recognize. Not far away, a young pair came out of a side alley, hands held. Seeing them, the man scoffed, and quickly turned his lover around."

if avatar.corruption > 50:

    casi "I do not believe flowers would be of much help with what is to come."
    ro "No, I suppose not."
    "A soft sigh escaped the Barons lips. Rowan discreetly led them down a different path, so they wouldnt stumble upon the pair."
else:

    ro "Perhaps if we gathered all the discontent nobles here, we might be able to ease the tensions a little."
    casi "Maybe so, maybe so."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Or perhaps all we would accomplish is trample over her Beatitudes flowers."
    "A soft smile graced the mans lips. Rowan discreetly led them down a different path, so they wouldnt stumble upon the pair."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Where the hell was Maud? She said she would meet them here, and that she would arrange for a disguise herself."
"Knowing her, Rowan imagined shed handle it with the same efficiency she handled everything else, but quietly hoped it would not involve any bone breaking."

casi "Do tell Rowan, how are the preparations coming along?"

ro "Theyre going well, your majesty. I was handling some internal matters recently, in the northern side of the city. Wouldnt want to be blindsided by them once the orcs arrive."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

casi "Ah, have you by any chance met Captain Alarie? Charming young man. Marianne introduced me to him a while ago. She thought he showed much promise."

if alainEvent1Seen == True:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I had. He Leaves quite the impression. I almost went blind from the smile."
    casi "Indeed. She said the guard would need that light. That we all would, one day."
else:

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I do not believe so. Perhaps I wasnt introduced by name?"
    casi "Hmm Perhaps. He leaves quite the impression though. I think youd recall if you had met him. "

"Rowan kept a polite smile, but now he was searching for the slums leader anxiously. He shouldnt have allowed the conversation to go that way, but the Barons usual absentmindedness lowered his guard."

ro "So what convinced Marianne to build this garden? "



casi "Ah. A good question. Best directed at her, I think."
casi "I know to Protheans, Rastedel can be, hm, crude."
casi "But she never saw it that way."
casi "She used to travel a lot, when she first came here. Around the countryside. "
casi "Shed gather wilting or sickened flowers, and bring them here. So they could bloom again. "
casi "Planted many herself. Later, I helped with some."

"The baron knelt beside a patch of soft blue hyacinths, currently attended to by a gardener."

casi "These have always been my favourite. I see youve been taking good care of them."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

maud "Of course, your majesty."

show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with moveoutleft

show casimir neutral at center with moveinright
show maud neutral at edgeright with moveinright

"Rowan felt his heart skip a beat, as Maud lowered her head before the Baron. With her armor and sword gone, and a wide hat to seemingly shield her eyes from the sun, she looked no different than dozens of faceless workers attending the place."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Even the violent ambience was gone, the absence of it so striking, Rowan wondered how he could ever think the woman dangerous."

maud "I dont like them myself. I see them too often. "

casi "Hm? Then are there some that strike your fancy, young miss?"

maud " In a way. "

"She took a few steps into the garden, stepping lightly as to not thread on anything delicate. Rowan watched as she knelt by a bed of dozens spectacular, funnel-shaped flowers, each a different colour."

casi "Ah, thats Hm, the name escapes me."


ro "The Gladiolus, your majesty. Also known as the Sword Lily."




casi "Ah, yes, exactly! Marianne fancies them herself."

maud " I see."
maud "Theyre the first flowers I ever took care of."
maud "A young girl gave them to me. She said they fit me."

"Her hand went to the back of her head, and she touched her green-dyed hair, lost in thought."

maud "We planted many. Couldnt make mine grow."
maud "But I tried to take care of hers, after she was gone."

"The Baron offered a few compassionate words Rowan didnt listen to, as he eyed the faraway guards. He hoped whatever it was Maud wished to accomplish here, she would be quick about it."

show maud neutral at midright with moveinright
show casimir shocked at center with dissolve

"A quiet snap caught his attention. Maud picked up a single, red flower, and turned it in her fingers. Then, breaking all protocol, she placed it behind the barons sash. "

show maud neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
show casimir neutral at center with dissolve

maud " I was ten when I came to Rastedel."
maud "The thing I remember most about that day Was how bright the dresses were."



maud "They looked so light. So beautiful."



maud "I couldnt help but envy them. And I thought"
maud "Surely the Baron would be the most majestic of them all?"

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

"Her lip twitched, its corner rising to form a grotesque smile for a split second. Rowan noticed her fingers digging into her own arms, something the Baron remained oblivious to. "

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

maud "I didnt see his Lordship until much later."
maud "Until the day you came back from the war."

show casimir sad at center with dissolve

maud "Do you remember that day, your majesty? Do you remember the parade?"

casi " Yes, of course."

"The Baron furrowed his eyebrows, obviously trying to recall the event. With little success."

casi "Werent you a part of it too, Rowan? "

ro " Indeed I was. We were marching south with Duke Werden and his knights, and a handful of Prothean priests. Im afraid I cant recall the names."

"But he did recall the Baron wasnt part of the campaign. He joined them on their way back, priests in tow, and led the procession as they entered the city."

ro "People swarmed to the streets, cheering as we went past. I could barely hear my own thoughts."


show casimir neutral at center with dissolve

casi "There were red petals in the air, no? "

ro "I think some of the people threw them from the windows."

maud "Yes. They gave them away at the main square."

"Casimir played with the gifted flower, his gaze as distant as ever. He didnt notice the burning intensity that hid in Mauds dark eyes, nor the tension in her voice."

maud "I was watching it from the rooftops. Me and Roderick."

casi "Someone dear to you?"

maud "Yes. In a way."
maud "We waited all day to see you."
maud "I still remember the golden laurels shining in the sun. The flowing red cape, and the rose etched into the gold-adorned armour."
maud "I even remember the white horse, so meticulously groomed to look its best."
maud "And I remember you, your Majesty."
maud "And I remember thinking"

show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
show casimir sad at center with dissolve

maud "Solansia help me, Ive never seen a man more defeated. "

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Casimirs fingers froze, and the red flower with them. Any other noble would be outraged, but the Baron seemed to struggle not to turn his head away in shame."

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

maud "You looked so tired. Hunched over your horse. Youd rise to wave at the crowd, but could never do so for longer than a few moments."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

maud "And as you were about to pass me by, I remember thinking, for the first time in years-"
maud "Maybe it will all turn out okay. "



"A bright, hopeful smile went past her face, so quickly Rowan wasnt sure if his eyes didnt deceive him."



maud "Maybe now well have someone who understands how it feels to lose everything."
maud "Maybe now well have someone to look after us."
maud "Maybe now someone will care."
maud "Maybe now."
maud "Maybe now..."
maud "..."
maud "What happened, your majesty?"



"She always hid it so well, but now the bitterness in her tone ran so deep, Rowan could only imagine the full depth of it. Even the Baron felt it. He no longer dared to look at the girl, his gaze fixed on the bright flowers around them. "

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

"The hero wondered how many were planted for the fallen prince. Too many. Far too many."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"The silence dragged on, but Maud would not be denied. Her eyes were still fixed on the Baron, and her question hung in the air stubbornly, demanding to be answered."



casi " Surely it hasnt been all that bad, has it?"



casi "There was Hmm Lady Crevette had this Public works project, I think? A few years back. She was really proud of it, I believe."
casi "And I did approve more funding to the Selestine Sisters, did I not?"







"The Baron turned to Rowan for confirmation, but the hero shrugged. How could he know? "

casi "And... Hmm I cant recall. But there had to be something."



casi "Maybe I should talk with Marianne about-"

show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
show casimir shocked at center with dissolve

maud "Marianne doesnt wield the scepter!"

show casimir sad at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright

"Casimir recoiled from the hostile hiss. He looked to the guards, and Rowan seized Maud by the arm before the situation could spiral out of control. "

maud "Youre the Baron! Its your job-"

ro "Enough!"
ro "I apologize your Majesty. Ill escort this troubled young woman out and make sure her foot never graces her Beatitudes garden ever again. Please, try to enjoy your walk."

"Too stunned to answer, the baron gave a short nod as Rowan dragged Maud out."

hide rowan with moveoutright
hide maud with moveoutright
show casimir sad at center with moveinleft

"She did not struggle, but she did keep looking back, her eyes shooting daggers at Lord of the realm."

scene black with fade
"..."

scene bg33 with fade

show maud neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "What the hell were you thinking!"


show maud neutral at edgeright with moveoutleft

"Maud wrenched her arm away as soon as they walked out into the main square. She hissed again, and began pushing through the crowd, shoving people away with surprising force."

maud "Getting answers."

ro "And you got them. Satisfied now?"

maud "Yes. No. Fuck, I dont know. "

"She snarled, making a random merchant jump out of her way. Rowan followed a few steps behind, to make sure she wouldnt do anything stupid before she could fulfill her end of the deal."

maud "I need to think. I -"



"She stopped suddenly, then turned right sharply."

"Moving quickly enough to almost force Rowan into a jog, Maud stormed through the northern main road, the same one that led through the slums. But before they could enter her home turf, she took a quick turn to one of the back alleys."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

maud "He looks no better than eight years ago."

"Her eyes studied the wall on her left, before quickly jumping on crates to her right."

maud "How?"

hide maud with moveoutleft

show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft

"She didnt expect an answer, and Rowan could give her none that wouldnt be met with an angry bark. With another jump, she grabbed the edge of the roof, and pulled herself up to it."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

"Grumbling at the unexpected exercise, Rowan followed, using his climbing expertise where agility failed him."
" The building was not tall, but it was just high enough to allow for an unobstructed view of their city. The surrounding buildings all blended together, their roofs creating a mismatched, brown carpet."
"Behind them, the Basilica stood, as grand as ever. In front of them, he could see the northern mountains looming in the distance, behind the tall walls that looked so feeble in comparison."


show maud neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace angry at edgeright with dissolve

"In the bright afternoon light, and under the crystal blue sky, the view might have been seen as delightful. But it did nothing to soothe Mauds anger. The short woman had her back to him now, her gaze focused north."
"Focused on the northern gate, and the long, straight track leading out of it."

maud " The petals. The cheers. The column of knights."
maud "It was just as you said. I can still see them. "
maud "They made me want to puke."


show maud neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"She took a step back, and started to experimentally tap the wooden tiles that made the slightly steep rooftop. One of them jumped loose suddenly, as if it wasnt fixed at all."

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeright with dissolve

"Rowan watched her remove a few more, and kneel beside the unexpected compartment, taking something out of it. It took him a few long moments, before his eyes recognized the wooden construction. He swallowed heavily."



"Ten years ago, it would have been top-grade military equipment. But years of rain turned what once was a heavy crossbow into a rotten mess, almost falling apart in Mauds arms."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

ro "Not just watching the procession, then?"

"Maud didnt answer. Her fingers ran across the ruined weapon with a tenderness he didnt suspect she was capable of. All of her anger seemed to vanish into thin air, and when she spoke again, her voice was heavy with long-held anguish."

maud "I lost my brother in the war. Under the walls of Karst."
maud "Nothing youre responsible for. He died in the first battle, I was told."
maud "For months, I hoped that maybe he was still inside the keep. But news came about Werden breaking the siege and I -"
maud "I didnt hope for anything afterwards."

"A tale shared by hundreds, if not thousands. Names changed, but the story stayed the same."


if avatar.corruption < 50:
    show rowan necklace concerned at edgeright with dissolve
    ro "Im sorry, I-"
    maud "Dont."
    "She didnt let him say the words, but for once, her tone had no edge in it."
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
else:

    "By now, Rowan had grown numb to them."

maud "I met Roderick some time later."

"She played with the broken bowstring for a moment, reminiscing."

maud "Roderick lost people too. But he He had a vision. A dream."

show rowan necklace shock at edgeright with dissolve

maud "A dream of the palace running red with blood. A dream of Rastedel in flames."

show maud neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"She brought the crossbow to her eyes, and pointed it at the streets. The low steep obscured them both, allowing for an easy shot, especially at a lone man atop a massive horse."

ro "Sounds more like a nightmare."

maud "It wasnt to us."
maud "... So stupid. There was never more than thirty of us. But we wanted blood. And we would have it."
maud "It was supposed to be our grand day. I was Rodericks right hand. I was given the honor of starting it all."



ro "But you changed your mind at the last moment. When you saw Casimir."

maud "Yes. There had been enough suffering."
maud "Causing pain is no way to honour the dead."

"She brought the crossbow down, and stared at the slums with a faraway gaze. When she spoke up again, it was in a nearly inaudible whisper."

maud "Not everyone agreed."

"She didnt elaborate, but she didnt need to. Rowan could see into the uncovered compartment. An old rusty sword was tucked away inside, next to a simple leather quiver, its lid open wide."
"He counted nineteen bolts inside. "

ro "We all make sacrifices to protect whats important to us."

"She didnt answer, still staring at the slums solemnly. Reminiscing, no doubt. About the people lost. About the people she failed to protect. About -"


show rowan necklace shock at edgeright with dissolve

maud " Hah."

"About something incredibly entertaining, apparently. "

ro "Whats so funny?"

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

maud "The sign over there. Over that Inn. See it?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinright

"She pointed with the tip of the crossbow, and Rowan had to strain his eyes to make out the image on it. A crude drawing of an angry, mustached man was painted over what once had to be a very intricate depiction of a nubile elf girl."

maud "The raving prick. Used to be Enchanting Nymph."
maud "The owner takes in orphans as helpers. Feeds them. Clothes them. Instructs them how to cook, clean and take care of a horse."
maud "Complains a lot, and always throws them out after a year, saying theyre worthless."

ro "After teaching them everything they needed to know."

maud "Yes."
maud "Some angry kids did this to him two years ago."
maud "Never shuts up about it."
maud "Yet he still takes in new ones."

"A soft smile danced on her lips as she held the crossbow close to her heart. It seemed far too heavy for her to carry. For anyone, really."



maud " I dont regret it. It was not wasted time."

show maud neutral at midright with moveinright
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"She turned around, looking at the alley behind them. She clutched the crossbow for a little longer, then tossed it off the roof, so casually Rowan couldnt believe this was a weapon that almost killed the Baron of Rosaria."

maud "And there is no use looking to the past."
maud "It wasnt perfect. These last few years. But it was better than death. Better than orcs."
maud "... But I cant keep waiting for someone else to make it better."

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "He smiled, and waited for Maud to finish talking herself into a decision she has already made. He feared her violent tendencies could be a problem, but perhaps he misjudged her."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "And yet it still caught him off guard when her hand cupped his cheek gently."
else:

    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "Finally. He could feel the woman had long ago made her decision, and now only needed to talk herself into it. Even if he was not unsympathetic to her plight, there were bigger things going on than-"
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "Her hand cupped his cheek gently, completely catching him off guard. "

maud "Not when we have you."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

maud "I know the past months have not been easy for you."
maud "I heard of Arthdale. The fact youre here, doing this for us"



maud "Thank you, Rowan. For everything."

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    "Her concern sounded so sincere, and her voice so warm, it almost cut his heart into pieces. So this was what Kesser, Calhoun, and everyone else saw in her. The caring older sister, always there to protect them. "
else:

    "He didnt do this for them. But she really believed he did. And her concern sounded so genuine, her voice was so warm, it almost made him sorry for using her."
    "So this was what Kesser, Calhoun, and everyone else saw in her. The caring older sister, always there to protect them."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve


ro "Cant allow something as minor as heart-shattering personal tragedy stop us from doing whats right, can we?"



"His poor attempt at humor made her flash him a short, tired smile."

maud "Yes. No looking back. No more."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve


maud "So after the coup, what awaits us?"

menu:

    "A better world. By his and the twins design." if serveChoice == 4 or avatar.corruption > 50 and avatar.guilt < 50:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ promisedMaudBetterWorld = True
        "He touched her hand as she looked into his eyes. He didnt know what she saw in his, but he recognized that look. Hope. Long gone, now invited again."
        "It was not misplaced. Despite the twisted road they both walked, it would not be all for naught."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "We bring down Marianne. Lock her away, somewhere far away and secure. Then we deal with the Baron, make sure he wont oppose anything we do. And once all opposition is dealt with, youll start to see... Changes. Real changes."
        if rastAlly != "jacques":
            maud "I hope Werden is willing to compromise-"
        else:
            maud "Jacques seems like the type-"

        ro "No. He wont be making the calls."

        ro "I will."
        ro "Theres far more at play here than you can imagine. But believe me when I say I did not sacrifice almost everything I ever believed in just to change one noble for another."
        ro "Were going to make things right Maud."
        "It would be a lie to say the look of shock on her usually indifferent face was not a little satisfying. But the way it slowly turned to a slight grin was almost magical."
        maud "Ah, is that so."
        maud "Then consider me in."

        "Her hand lingered on his cheek for far longer than it should. Realizing that, she tried to pull it away-"
        jump maudSexChoice
    "Another chance at making things right.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He touched her hand as she looked into his eyes. He didnt know what she saw in his, but he recognized that look. Hope. Long gone, now invited again."
        "Perhaps it was not misplaced? Despite all the lies, despite the growing weight on his soul as he came to terms with what was about to come, perhaps it would all turn out for the better."
        ro "We bring down Marianne. Lock her away, somewhere far away and secure. Then we deal with the Baron, make sure he wont oppose anything we do. And once all opposition is dealt with Well fix things."
        ro "Deal with the Orcs. Deal with Protheans interfering. Start to recognize the people who actually deserve it."

        ro "We wont sit on the sidelines as others weave our fate for us."
        "Thats right. He couldve chosen to rot in his cell for all eternity. Whatever the circumstances now, he chose to be here. And even though Mauds role was to ensure his Rastedel allies couldnt claim a total victory, she and her people didnt have to be expendable."
        "This was a chance for her too. And she saw it too, a slow grin creeping on her face."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        maud "Consider me in, then."

        "Still smiling, she let her hand linger for a moment, far longer than it should. Realizing that, she tried to pull it away-"
        jump maudSexChoice

    "Pain and Misery." if avatar.guilt > 50:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ maudFaith += 2
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
        $ promisedMaudPainMisery = True
        "He touched her hand as she looked into his eyes. He didnt know what she saw in his, but he recognized that look. Hope. One he invited it. Nurtured with every well-timed word and honeyed lie."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

        ro " Dont look at me like that."
        "And now he couldnt stand it. Mauds role was to make sure his allies were weakened enough to surrender to the twins. She was nothing more than an unwitting tool of chaos and destruction."
        "Though perhaps this was better than being a witting one."

        ro "I cant promise you a happy ending. Even if everything goes according to plan, well deal with one problem, and probably invite a hundred more."
        ro "Its always like that. Always."

        "Her surprise was clear, but short-lived. And he hated the understanding expression that replaced it even more."
        maud "I know."
        maud "Good thing neither of us is going to quit."
        maud "..."
        maud "..."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

        maud "Im not very good at this."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "She frowned at herself, dissatisfied with her inept attempt at lifting his spirit, and Rowan almost burst out laughing."
        ro "No, no, concise and to the point. It was perfect, Maud."
        "Here he was, agonizing over his unwilling servitude, and the hardships that still laid ahead. And before him was a woman who for eight years had covered Solansias ass, making sure the desperate and destitute wouldnt shower Marianne with stones."
        "How weak was his own resolve, for it to start breaking a mere year in?"

        ro "Youre right. We cant leave a job half-finished."
        ro "Im glad to have you on my side, Maud."

        "Still flashed him that quick, dazzling smile he knew she only shared with her inner circle. Her hand lingered on his cheek, far longer than it should. Realizing that, she tried to pull it away-"
        jump maudSexChoice

label maudSexChoice:

menu:
    "Hold it.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump maudSex
    "Let it go.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        maud "We should go. Theres much to be done. "
        scene black with fade
        "  ..."
        jump maudEvent3Ending

label maudSex:

$ maudSex = True

"He didnt let her pull away, and instead wrapped her hand with his own, holding it close to her chest. Something the female warrior obviously didnt expect, as she almost stumbled on her feet."



"But only for a moment. The corners of her lips twitched upwards, and she steadied herself, leaning against his chest as her other hand touched his body, fingers running against his muscles with appreciation."

maud "It isnt often that Im the one who gets moved on."

ro "A terrible loss. Your abashed smile is kind of cute."

maud " Is that so?"

show bg33 with sshake
hide rowan with dissolve
hide maud with dissolve

"His entire world was turned upside down as she pushed him unexpectedly, hooking his leg to make him lose all balance. He hit the roof hard, causing a ruckus that couldnt have gone unnoticed."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind black

show maud neutral behind black

"Any words of protest he might have had were silenced as she jumped on top of him, sealing his lips in a passionate kiss. She grabbed him by the wrists - not strong enough to lock him in place, but enough to send a clear message: dont struggle."
"Still surprised, he let her enjoy his lips for several long moments, and felt her hips rubbing against his crotch. Despite her aggressive approach - or maybe thanks to it - he knew she felt him growing hard."
"When she finally broke their kiss, there was a victorious smirk on her face, one tempered by playful sparks in her usually distant eyes."

maud "Yours is too."

ro "Maud, is this really-"

maud "Yes."

"She let go of his hands, and removed her vest in one swift movement. He was greeted with a pair of modest breast, bound by a binder. Her body was lithe and full of scars, but she didnt seem bothered by them."
"And as he focused on the hungry look in her eyes, he found out neither was he."

maud "Lifes short. You find happiness when and where you can."

ro "How unexpectedly indulgent."

"She flashed him another happy smile, and her hands went under his shirt. She rolled it up, feasting her eyes on the view before her."

maud "Blame yourself."
maud "I dont meet many men like you."

if promisedMaudPainMisery == True:
    ro "Brooding, troubled heroes?"
else:
    ro "Legendary heroes, inspiring and valiant?"

"A short snort was her response, as she unceremoniously rid him of all his upper garments."

show rowan necklace naked behind black

maud "Clean. Handsome."

"She wiggled her hips, feeling his length with her inner thighs. Judging by the approving purr she gave him, they werent the only things she appreciated about him."

ro "How insulting, to have my many valours reduced so. "

"He placed his hands on her hips, as Mauds hands went to her binder. Behind her, he could see the Basilica standing silently, basked in the afternoon light. A silent witness to their little illicit adventure. Marianne would get an aneurysm, if she knew."

maud "Youll live."

"But all thoughts of the High Arbitron went out of his mind as Maud undid her bra, her small, perky breasts looking charmingly feminine on this otherwise boyish woman. Her nipples pointed out excitedly, in testimony to her growing lust."

maud "Dont just stare."

"She jumped him again, locking lips. Rowan answered with equal enthusiasm, moving his hands upwards, taking his time feeling Mauds lithe body - despite the womans murmurs of disapproval."

ro "Just because I let you be on top doesnt mean you can bark orders at me."

"His defiance was met with an indigent huff, and Rowan couldnt help but laugh as he grabbed her tits, his thumbs flicking her erect nipples, hoping to appease the woman."

maud "Ahh, better."

ro "Next time just ask nicely."

"A quiet hmph was his response, as she kissed him again, her nimble tongue forcing his mouth open."
"With a year of service for the twins under his belt, he met no small number of women who were quick to fuck and eager to indulge. But Maud didnt feel like them. Her passion ran just as deep, but it wasnt driven by lust alone."
"He could feel her desire for intimacy in every kiss, whenever her fingers traveled across his body. He felt her want to touch him, appreciate him."
"And beneath it, the slight unease. The unspoken, unacknowledged fear, that in any moment, in a blink of an eye, all of this might be taken away from her."
"Perhaps in the past, it was."
"He let her rub against body with abandon, as much as she wanted, until his own desires took the better of him, and he reached for her back, his hands greedily grabbing her slender ass, still criminally covered by a pair of dark pants."
"She got the message, and pulled back, her face flushed with desire."
"Her pants landed by his head, as she stripped with agility even the finest courtesan would envy."
"Her pretty pink pussy glistened in the sun, and he feasted his eyes on it. It was decorated with a short bush slightly bigger than he preferred, but that was soon obscured by his cock jumping free."

ro "Not a fan of the razor, I see. "

maud "How demanding."
maud "I might reconsider. If you perform. "

"She raised her hips, placing the tip of his cock against her wet cunt. She took a moment to run her fingers his full length, and purred as she felt its size and hardness. He could get used to that sound."

maud "Shouldnt be difficult for you."

"He rushed to grab her hips, only for her to intercept his hands, flashing him a triumphant smile. He knew she wanted to appreciate the sight a bit longer. Admire his chiseled chest, his handsome face."
"So he took the moment to admire her too. He let his eyes take in that athletic body, that now buzzed with aggressive sexuality. She always seemed like she was holding back, all that energy gnawing at her, waiting to find an outlet."
"And she finally had one."

scene cg679 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg679

show maud neutral behind cg679
pause 3

"In a last act of restraint, Maud lowered herself on his dick without hurry, inhaling sharply as his cock spread her tight, moist walls. She took him inch by inch, savoring his length."
"Until the very last moment, when just as she was about to sit down, Rowan thrust his hips upwards, filling her all the way to the base of his cock."

maud "___ !"

ro "Nn-ngh! Not even a peep?"

"She answered him with a dark chuckle, a playful spark dancing in her eyes as she rolled her hips, getting herself used to his considerable girth. Her walls squeezed at him greedily, refusing to let go of their new conquest."

maud "If you want a contest "
maud "Lets make it one."

scene cg680 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg680

show maud neutral behind cg680
pause 3

"She pushed herself upwards, and impaled herself on his cock without a moment of hesitation, lust and pride driving her actions. Rowan hissed, if only to stop himself from moaning."

maud "Whoever cums first, loses."

"There was nothing on the line - nothing to gain, except the satisfaction of showing this cocky girl that Rowan Blackwell was more than a pretty face with a slightly embellished hero story."
"And seeing her temporarily drop that cocky grin to moan in ecstasy, he realized he wanted nothing more than to make her scream her lungs out, their public location be damned. He tried to grab her thighs again, but she refused to let go of his arms."
"Instead, she held her breath as she continued to rock her hips in a steady rhythm, sweating from the effort. But that just made the obscene, squelching sound her pussy made whenever his dick slid right into her all the more apparent."

ro "You make such lewd sounds M-Maud. What would everyone think if they saw you like this? "

maud "Theyd be gla~aaaa~ad Im enjoying myself ~~"

"She redoubled her efforts, picking up tempo, her lithe body rising and falling as she let desire guide her movements. Her modest breast jumped with every thrust, the dazzling sight made even more enchanting by the crystal sky behind them."
"Whatever he might have to say about her outwards appearance, the passion she rode him with would make any woman beautiful."

maud "Ha-Aaa!"

"Sensing a moment of weakness, he thrust his cock upwards, turning her lovely sigh into a cry of pleasure."

maud "Ha- how dirty!"

"He allowed her no respite, driving his cock into her with abandon, forcing the smaller woman to jump on his cock in accordance with his tempo, not hers. Despite any protests, her wide smile beamed with joy."

ro "You want chivalry, you should try fucking a knight!"

maud "And what would be - ah!- The fun in that? "

"Her pussy clamped around his cock greedily, testimony to her words. Gods, she was tight, and she-"

scene cg681 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg681

show maud neutral behind cg681
pause 3

maud "You can cum in me."

"The words caught him off guard, and the tables turned again, as Maud grabbed his hands and intertwined their fingers together in a romantic gesture that in no way fitted the fervent rocking of her hips."

ro "A- -ah! - a safe day, then?"

maud "I dont know."

"Her lips curled into a wild smile, and he remembered how he thought her mad when he first saw her. And maybe she really was."

maud "I dont keep track."
maud "But its a new beginning, no?"
maud "Good time to start thinking about the future."
maud "Maybe Ill start a family."

"She didnt stop for a moment, and it was increasingly harder to keep himself from painting her insides white. Something he knew she could see and feel."

maud "You wouldnt make a bad father Rowan."
maud "What do you say?"

"She leaned in to steal a deceptively tender kiss off his lips, and kept his gaze as she pulled away, the deep blush on her face making him doubt what was a trick, and what a shy admission of affection."

maud "Do you want to cum in me, Rowan?"

menu:
    "Do it!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene cg682 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg682

        show maud neutral behind cg682
        pause 3
        "The needy undertone in her voice, the delightful warmth of her snatch, and the vision of making this boyish fighter swell with his children all proved too much."
        "He thrust his hips up again, fulfilling her desire. She threw her head backwards, enjoying as he ejaculated right into her, his cock crammed as deep as he could."
        maud "Aaaaa-a! Aaa-aaaa "
        "He expected to see a triumphant smile blossom with every cry of ecstasy, but instead, he was greeted by a shy, almost loving expression."
        maud "Aaaaaaah..."
        "One that did not fade, not for as long as he held her gaze."
        "One he did not want to fade."
        scene black with fade
        "... ... ..."
        $ maudCreampie = True
        jump maudEvent3Ending
    "Pull out.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene cg682 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg682

        show maud neutral behind cg682
        pause 3
        if all_actors["alexia"].relation >= 50:
            "He clenched his jaw, refusing to play along. As if hed let another woman bear his children before Alexia!"
        else:
            "He clenched his jaw, refusing to play along. As if hed let any other woman tell him what to do!"
        ro "I think youd -ah! - Look better with a pearl necklace, than a swollen stomach!"
        "If Maud was disappointed by his words, all ill feelings were quickly washed away by the energetic thrust of his hips, that robbed Maud of all desire to toy with him any longer. Finally, she let herself surrendered to his cock."
        maud "Ha! So ~~~ So~~ Stubborn! "
        "Her complaints lost all weight to them, as she arched her back in ecstasy. Making true of his promise, Rowan pulled out, at the edge himself, and a moment later sprayed his cum across her body."
        maud "Aaaah!~~ Aaaah Ah."
        maud "Damn it. You got some in my hair."
        "She brought her hand to her face, and tries to brush the sticky bangs away - only to have them stick at an odd angle. It looked so ridiculous, he couldnt hold back his laugh."
        maud "Hmph."
        "She repaid him back right away, leaning in to steal another kiss. Feeling generous, he let her do just that, holding her close as they enjoyed the last embers of their passion."
        scene black with fade
        "... ... ..."
        jump maudEvent3Ending

label maudEvent3Ending:

scene bg33 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show maud neutral at midright with dissolve

"Maud landed by his side, making the jump with grace that even now continued to surprise him."


if maudSex == True:
    ro "Going as far as to tempt me with coming inside, just to win You dont hold anything back, do you? "
    maud "Hm? No. I suppose not. "
    if maudCreampie == True:
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        maud "I did come halfway. So it was my loss in the end."
        ro "Then all that talk-"

        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "She tilted her head, trying to keep a straight face, but could not keep the spark of amusement from her eyes."
        " He wondered if it was a risky day after all. Somehow, he had a feeling she wouldnt answer him, even if he pushed for it."

    if maudCreampie == False:
        maud "Wanted to make you come at least once before I did again."
        maud "Youre a tough nut to crack."
        "Rowan arched his eyebrow as she threw him a resigned sigh. Again? She really was stone-faced, at least when she needed to be."
    maud " Alright. Thats enough entertainment."
    maud "I will make my preparations."

maud "Pass any orders through Calhoun. Ill have to see to some matters personally."

ro "How much time do you need?"

maud "Eight hours."

ro " I was thinking in terms of days."

maud "I work fast."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve


"She was already halfway to the exit as she said that. But just before leaving, she turned around. A hint of longing entered her eyes- "

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve


"And it disappeared in an instant as Maud steeled herself against what was to come. But by now he knew what that usually distant expression held underneath."
"All that love and passion, desire for a life she never got to live, sacrificed so others could get a chance at it, no matter how slim. "

maud " Stay alive, Rowan."

ro "You too, Maud. You too. "

scene black with fade

"He could only hope, that once all his deceptions come to light, shell understand his sacrifices were no different from hers."

$ maudAllied = True

$ released_fix_rollback()
$ prevent_tile_exploration()
$ push_to_previous_tile()
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event ('research_report', triggers="week_start", conditions=('len(castle.completed_researches) > 0',), priority=pr_new_rs)

screen research_completion_window(uid):
    modal True
    default research = castle.researches[uid]

    key "dismiss" action Hide("research_completion_window")

    frame:
        background None
        xysize (333, 445)
        xalign 0.5
        yalign 0.5

        at moving_fade

        has vbox
        text "Research Complete" size 45 xalign 0.5 ypos 10
        null height 10

        frame:
            background 'gui/workshop/UI_DescriptionBoxResearch.png'
            xalign 1.0

            text research.name size 25 xalign 0.5 ypos 15

            if len(research_reports[uid]) > 480:
                text research_reports[uid][0:480] + "..." size 15 text_align 0.5 xpos 15 xmaximum 318 ypos 80
            else:
                text research_reports[uid][0:480] size 15 text_align 0.5 xpos 15 xmaximum 318 ypos 80


label research_report:


    scene library
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve:
        xoffset 190
        yalign 1.0
    show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve


    $ temp = renpy.random.choice(('.v1', '.v2', '.v3', '.v4'))
    jump expression ''.join(('research_report', temp))

    label research_report.v1:
        cl "Here is the report on the latest project. I'm sure you'll find the results to be of use."



        $ temp2 = castle.completed_researches.pop()
        show screen research_completion_window(temp2)

        ro "Professional as always, I see. Please hand me the list of available projects so I can assign your next one."

        "Wordlessly and expressionless, Cliohna passed her updated sheet to Rowan."


        call screen researches_screen(True)

        cl "I understand. If there is nothing else, I will begin immediately."


        return

    label research_report.v2:
        ro "So Cliohna, what have you got for me?"

        cl "In-spite of a couple setbacks, I have finished the project."


        $ temp2 = castle.completed_researches.pop()
        show screen research_completion_window(temp2)

        "No sooner had Rowan finished skimming the page was Cliohna holding another paper to him."

        cl "Here is my new list of possible avenues of research."


        call screen researches_screen(True)

        ro "Good luck."

        cl "I hardly need it."


        return

    label research_report.v3:
        cl "I finished this a bit earlier than expected, so I've been doing some preliminary work on some of the other projects in anticipation of your needs."


        $ temp2 = castle.completed_researches.pop()
        show screen research_completion_window(temp2)

        cl "Sometimes I'm amazed at just how much the twins trust you to make the correct choice. Neither of them is willing to assign a research project in your place."

        "The witch then handed him the list of potential projects, slightly changed from the last time."


        call screen researches_screen(True)

        ro "Sorry if that wasn't what you were expecting."

        cl "You have to make difficult decisions based on both the current situation, and our potential future situations. It is not a simple task."


        return

    label research_report.v4:
        "Cliohna didn't seem to be in a talkative mood today, so Rowan didn't bother making small talk when he came to pick up the report on her latest research project."

        "He found it sitting on a table next to her list of new research topics, sitting nearby the witch who was currently engrossed in some magic experiment."


        $ temp2 = castle.completed_researches.pop()
        show screen research_completion_window(temp2)

        "Once he finished reading, he took at look at the list of topics."


        call screen researches_screen(True)

        "After noting down his choice on an unused scrap of paper, the twin's agent took his leave from the library."


        return
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('winery_forward_base', triggers="week_end", conditions=('wineryBaseActive',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

label winery_forward_base:


scene bg48 with fade

"Finally, he received news from the little forward base he established in the abandoned winery."

if castle.morale > 49:
    "His orcs, surprisingly, did exactly what was expected of them. They managed to find a small caravan, and raid it for supplies and slaves, all of which were transported to castle Bloodmeen."
    "He asked Andras to praise them, sparsely, and ordered his orcs to vacate the base, as he tried not to think what an apparently excellent bandit lord he would make."
    $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
    $ change_prisoners(3)
    $ change_treasury(20)
else:

    "His orcs, unsurprisingly, performed exactly as he expected them to. They managed to find a small caravan, and slaughtered it to bits."
    "The gold was delivered to castle bloodmeen, but the slaves he was hoping for ended up as trophies to the orcs, their severed heads apparently being played for by his soldiers."
    "He knew there would be no point in trying to get Andras to discipline them. He ordered the orcs to vacate the base, and simply moved on."
    $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
    $ castle.morale += 2.5
    $ change_treasury(20)

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
label draithRepeat:





scene bg25 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show draith happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan strode forward and wrapped his arms around the willowy dark elf in one firm, strong movement."
"He knew Draith drew comfort from the certainty of his commander's actions - even if Rowan himself didn't necessarily feel that certainty - and he was rewarded with a cute little gasp, two hands grasping his chest and a deep blush blooming over Draith's delicate features."

dra "O-ooh... i-is Master feeling frisky?"

ro "Yes. And it is your duty to see to that."


scene black with fade
show draith happy behind black

"Rowan drew him into a side chamber, throwing a sharp glance over his shoulder as he did so."
"Impossible to tell if Jezera was listening in - either through the connection crystal or some other nefarious method - but he could at least save the two of them from other prying eyes and wagging lips."
"Rowan's breath came hot and ragged as he tore off his clothes, pausing only to plunge his tongue into Draith's mouth, molding himself against the dark elf's slight, supple form, groping his supple backside and his long, slender erection."
"Draith moaned into his mouth to his touch, his slutty slave clothes providing barely any protection to Rowan's rough, questing hands."
"The elven beast master looked into Rowan's eyes soulfully as he reached down and trailed slender fingers up the human's thick cock."

dra "How - how would you like it, sir? I am yours. All yours."

menu:
    "Blowjob.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump draithRepeatBJ
    "Assfuck":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump draithRepeatAssfuck

label draithRepeatBJ:


scene cg233 with fade
show draith happy behind cg233
show rowan necklace happy behind cg233
pause 3

ro "Take me into your mouth, sweet-lipped servant of mine. Please me."

dra "Yes..."

"If Draith held the slightest resentment about this - pleasuring Rowan without receiving the slightest amount of gratification himself - he didn't show it."
"He eagerly got onto his knees, and looked up at Rowan worshipfully the whole time he stroked his human master's cock to full mast with expert curls and coils of his slender fingers, before spreading his lips over the bulbous tip."
"Rowan sighed as Draith slid his tongue all around his sensitive head, savoring his taste, and then groaned as the delicate little bottom leaned forward and enveloped him proper, sliding his lips down his shaft."
"Rowan ran his fingers through the dark elf's white hair and grasped him by the back of his skull, willing him to take more of Rowan's fiercely erect member into his wet suck with each bob of his head."
"Draith seemed to draw arousal from the mere act of giving pleasure to Rowan; one hand stroked the base of his Master's shaft and balls whilst the other was a frantic blur over his own erection."
"His eyes fixed upon Rowan's face, seemingly a silent thank you for the privilege of sucking human dick."


scene cg233 with sshake
scene cg233 with sshake
scene cg233 with flash
show draith happy behind cg233
show rowan necklace happy behind cg233
pause 3

"From his nostrils the dark elf's breath fumed over Rowan's groin, and suddenly it was all too much."
"He gripped Draith's head firmly and orgasmed like a magician's wand, spurting thick wads of cum deep into his servant's welcoming mouth, spurred on by the kneading caress of the dark elf's lips and tongue."
"Rowan came and came, jerking his hips reflexively, until it felt like every last drop of semen had been drawn out of him, disappearing straight into Draith's stomach."
"Good, Rowan thought woozily, leaning against the wall; the wafer thin little guy could stand to get some protein into him."

ro "...thank you, Draith. You did well."

dra "Thank you, sir!"

"The dark elf practically purred when Rowan rubbed his hair and stroked his china bone jaw line. It really was like owning his very own pet. A pet that was in charge of caring for even more pets."
"The strangeness of it all lent Rowan's throbbing gratification a surreal sensuality, that hung over him as he stowed his wilting penis back into his breeches."


jump pit



label draithRepeatAssfuck:


scene black with fade
show draith happy behind black
show rowan necklace happy behind black

ro "Fetch your oil and see to me, servant. I am going to make every inch of you mine."

dra "Y-yes sir!"

"Draith pulled away, deliberately flaring his narrow hips in order to swing his cute apple-shaped backside over to a bottle-cluttered shelf above his desk."
"He withdrew a vial filled with clear fluid, removed the stopper and pooled the unguent onto his hands, rubbing it into his palms. Heart beating, Rowan sat himself down on a bench and opened his thighs."
"Draith smiled at him shyly as he slowly descended onto his knees in front of the human."
"Rowan sighed, and then groaned with pleasure as the dark elf wrapped his fingers around the human's cock, slithering his slender grip up and down his shaft, working the warm, coating oil into it until it was hard as oak and sang with pleasure."
"Draith smiled and laughed, eyes darting up to Rowan's face and then batting submissively away again every time he drew a gratified sound out of the human; the act of giving pleasure seemed to give him genuine pleasure as well."
"Lust throbbed through Rowan, enflaming his senses as the dark elf slid the long, nimble fingers of one hand in deeper, jerking his cock assiduously whilst cupping his balls, polishing every inch of Rowan's sex in warm, slick oil."
"Feral lust gripping him now, Rowan rose up and grabbed the smaller male, turning him around and bending him over the bench, drawing a surprised squeal out of the submissive."
"He pulled Draith's tight-fitting breeches down and admired his pert, naked ass for a long moment, slapping his urgently erect, oil-soaked cock between its crack as he did."
"Draith looked at him over his shoulder, color high in his cheeks."

dra "Please go slow first, sir... then hard."

"Rowan drew his hips back, allowing his erection to slither downwards meaningfully, lining himself up with Draith's cute little rose, enjoying the twitch and expectant inhalation it brought out of the dark elf."
"Then he pushed forward, slowly penetrating it, gloving his cock-head in wonderful, clinging warmth, carefully working him loose with slow movements of his hips."
"Draith gasped and clutched at the wood beneath him, a chorus of cute little grunts and huffs... but he never bade Rowan to stop, and soon the human found himself easily sliding his length deep into the elf's tight tunnel."
"Draith's own cock, as slender and cute as its owner, jerked in response to Rowan's efforts, wagging like a puppy's tail as the human pushed himself home into the boy-slut's tight, oiled warmth again and again."
"Genuine excitement and slight giddiness energised Rowan; he was a complete novice to this, but his roughness seemed only to excite the dark elf, moaning at him to keep going, pulling Rowans hand to his flat chest and small, erect nipples."

scene cg72 with fade
show draith happy behind cg72
show rowan necklace happy behind cg72

"Animal lust overcame Rowan, and he suddenly grabbed Draith around the hips, hoisted him into the air and then firmly sat him down on his cock, thrusting into the dark elfs opened asshole from below."

scene cg73 with dissolve
pause 2
show cg73 with sshake
show cg73 with sshake
show cg74 with flash
pause 2
show cg74 with sshake
show cg74 with sshake
show cg75 with flash
pause 2
show draith happy behind cg75
"Draith cried out with joy, slim arm thrown around Rowan's neck, his own dick gleefully erect, his tone of ecstasy climbing down to a coo of deepest satisfaction when the bigger human came with spectacular force, fluming a guttering fountain of cum deep into his gaping hole."
"After he'd pulsed his last he relaxed back against the wall, the dark elf still sat on top of him."
"Draith's supple, sweaty frame felt so light it seemed a miracle the Rowan's urgent bucking hadn't sent his head through the ceiling. The dark elf's fingers curled up his shoulder, his silky hair tickling Rowan's jaw, nuzzling him happily."

dra "I hope you will come by often, sir. A big, energetic beast like that needs a lot of care... and there's nobody better trained to give it than me."

"Helping himself to the lithe, winsome dark elf in a way that was an obvious pleasure to the boy himself was not something Rowan was going to give away, and at least they were being discreet."
"Perhaps, he considered as he slowly put his clothes back on, it was even a relief to Alexia that he wasn't constantly pawing at her instead."


$ rowanGaySex += 1
jump pit







label summon_liurial:

    scene bg6


    menu:
        "Request blowjob" if elfSex:
            jump liurial_request_blowjob

        "Confine her." if elfDom:
            jump liurial_confinement
        "Back":












            jump throne_room




label liurial_request_blowjob:




scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan let out a groan of frustration. Yet another error in the reports, this was going to set him back again."

liur "Is something the matter?"

ro "Just wishing that some of the twin's staff was as competent as you are."

show liurial sad at midleft with dissolve

liur "Oh dear, how bad is it?"

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

ro "It isn't bad, it just feels tedious to fix."

show liurial happy at midleft with dissolve

liur "It seems then, sir, that you have a long task ahead. Perhaps then, theres something I could do to help you pass that time..."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan almost waved her off, then looked down at the pages in front of him and back up at the smiling woman."
    ro "Pass the time...how?"
    "Rather than answer with words, she shaped her mouth in a lewd way. It certainly got the meaning across."
    ro "I suppose that would help..."
    "Promptly she circled around to his side of the desk, then crawled underneath. Once more the man nearly stopped her, but he really could use some relief."
    "He pulled open his pants, then returned to the papers as Liurial got to work on him."
else:

    ro "Well, as long as you mean what I think you mean, sounds good to me."
    liur " Of course!"
    "Promptly she circled around to his side of the desk, then crawled underneath. Rowan already had his pants open by the time she was in place and pulled her head down onto his."
    ro "Ah..."
    "There were no complaints at him taking her head for the moment, Liurial simply let the man guide her until he returned to his papers. Then she got to work on him."




scene cg150 with fade
pause 3

"Rowan could feel her lips wrapping around his glans, kissing him and then running her tongue over the tip. At the same time she cupped and corressed his balls, lightly rolling them around her fingers."
"With a moan of pleasure, Liurial slid down his length and engulfed completely for a moment. Then she pulled off again and her warm breath tickled Rowan's groin as she stopped for a moment. Then she dropped down once again, voluntarily deepthroating him."
"While he worked, his secretary continued the same process of taking him down her throat for several seconds and then stopping so she could breathe again. Never once did she gag or gasp, just cooed and moaned in pleasure around his length."
"When she sensed he was nearing his peak, the pace increased and she became more frantic in her movements until he climaxed. At that moment, she nearly pulled him out of her mouth, but kept the tip in so that she could savor his seed."


scene cg151 with fade
pause 1
show cg151 with sshake
show cg151 with sshake
show cg152 with flash
pause 3

"Throughout she never stopped kissing him, rolling his tense balls, but did make use of one hand to stroke his shaft while her mouth was unable to deepthroat him. When he came down from cumming, she became more gentle with her ministrations."
"As Rowan let out a contented sigh, he felt the woman between his legs slowly swallow the load he'd given her. He expected her to pull off and get back up, but she didn't. She kept his softening length in her mouth and kept gently stimulating him."


scene cg150 with fade
pause 3

"The elf seemed to know just how to keep him from feeling uncomfortable and a few minutes later Rowan could feel himself growing hard again. A sound of approval came from underneath him as he did so and he decided not to mention yet that he'd finished making the corrections."
"Since Liurial didn't seem to want to stop yet and there was still more work to be done, Rowan simply moved onto the next part of his tasks while his secretary maintained her post."

$ liurialSex = True

$ liurial_weeks_after_blowjob_request = 0
jump throne_room





label liurial_confinement:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan was alone at his desk when someone walked into the room. He briefly glanced at Liurials empty desk, before seeing who the visitor was. "

show skordred neutral at skorright with dissolve

sk "Greetins Rowan, might I ask whar Liurial is? I ave these reports from tha last building project. She always wants exact numbars of our leftover materials."

ro "Liurial? Oh shes out today."

"Rowan couldnt suppress a chuckle. The dwarf responded with a quizzical look."

sk "I nevar though I'd see tha day that damn girl didn't work. Must be damn serious with her."

ro "Lets just say shes in a bind. Shell be fine. Im looking out for her."

sk "Good."

ro "How about you just leave the reports and Ill make sure she gets them."

"Skorded walked up to Liurials desk. But, rather than place the documents on the desk itself, he just placed them down on the wooden crate in front of it."
"The moment the paper touched the lid, the box itself rumbled and released an incoherent sound, like there was a wounded animal inside."

sk "Hrmm?"

ro "How about you just put them on my desk instead. "

hide skordred with moveoutright

"Rowan faked a courteous smile. It wasnt as if the stone mason hadnt heard that sound just now. However, he evidently elected to ignore it. After placing the documents on Rowans desk, he hurried off to whatever was his business next."
"The human waited for Skorded to leave before rising from his chair and padding over to the mysterious wooden crate."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "You okay in there? Skorded had me worried for a second."
else:

    ro "Ha, you were worried he was going to find out, werent you?"

scene cg1065 with fade
show liurial aroused behind cg1065
show rowan happy behind cg1065
pause 3

"Rowan opened the lid of the crate, revealing its hidden contents. A single elf, bound in strict chains, and gagged so she couldnt make a sound. A large oiled plug had been left in her rear. When hed inserted it earlier, Rowan had described it as Entertainment."

liur "Mph. Mph."

ro "Youve been in there awhile. Are you sure youre still okay?"

liur "Mphphph."

ro "If you say so."

"Rowan scratched his chin. The entire affair had been Liurials idea. Albeit, one that shed suggested to him in that indirect way that made it sound like a fear of hers. Sure enough, when shed seen him bring the box up, hed seen that familiar sparkle in her eyes."

ro "Stand up, girl. You must be getting pretty bored in there. We wouldnt want that to happen, would we?"

"With help from Rowans hand, she managed to work herself back up into a standing position. The long dildo hung beneath her, held inside of her body only by the leather strap at its base."
"With delicate precision, Rowan removed the strap...only to use the opportunity to shove it in deeper. Even lubricated, it was a struggle to work it in much deeper. But still, Liurials hole obliged. "

liur "Mafdojasfna;sf!"

"When he was content with the depth of the insertion, Rowan worked the strap into place. The submissive elf whined into her gag, but there was little else she could do to stop him. Even had she wanted to. "

ro "There we go. Youre looking like youre having more fun already!"
ro "Now back in the box then. "

hide liurial with dissolve

"Rowan only briefly caught the wide eyed, frantic expression on her face for a moment, before she obediently returned to the fetal position. Suffice to say, she didnt look like she was suffering. "

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Remember. If you need out, just scream as loud as you can. Otherwise, Ill see you in half an hour."
else:

    ro "See you in another half an hour, Liurial!"

"Then, Rowan lowered the lid of the crate back into place..."

jump throne_room











label liurial_orgasm_control_intro:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve

liur "Is there anything you need from me, Lord Rowan?"

ro "Actually yes. In the time since Ive become your protector, have you continued to have sex with anyone else?"

liur "Not really, no. Im your woman."

ro "Good. From now on youre not allowed to have sex with anyone else without my explicit permission."

liur "What if Lady Jezera or Lord Andras want to use me?"

ro "Well, that cannot be helped. But, otherwise who is using your pussy is for me to decide and me alone."

liur "I understand."

ro "I dont think you do. I also decide what you do with your pussy. From now on, you are only allowed to cum when having sex with me or with my explicit permission."

"Liurial blinked twice. "

liur "I can only cum when"

ro "When having sex with me or with my permission. Youre not allowed to masturbate without permission."

"Liurial opened her mouth, almost as if to say something. But, Liurial froze in place, considering the matter. Her cheeks flushed."

liur "Are you sure, Lord Rowan? I admit Id gotten used to a session by myself every so often. Going without might leave me feeling a bit...pent up."

ro "I like you pent up."

liur "I understand then. I will obey, Lord Rowan."
liur "Youll just have to use me more often so I dont get too restless. A task you seem more than capable of."

ro "Good girl. Thats what I like to hear."

$ liurial_orgasm_control_on = True
$ liurial_orgasms_control_intro_seen = True
jump throne_room



label liurial_orgasm_control:


scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve

liur "With all the work to be done around the castle, Ive hardly had time to miss being able to touch myself."
liur "And I cant say it isnt enjoyable to occasionally wish to touch, but know I cannot."
liur "Still, I wouldnt mind being able to touch myself when I wanted again. At least on occasion."

menu:
    "Continue controlling her orgasms.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        if not liurial_orgasm_control_receded_ever:
            ro "I know you do. Perhaps I should tease you a little bit to remind you what you cannot do."
            liur "That would be quite sadistic, Lord Rowan. But, why tease me when you could always just use me instead?"
            "Liurial batted her eyelashes at him."
            ro "Perhaps when we dont have work to do...you tempress."
        else:


            ro "Ive changed my mind, you are to once more orgasm only with my permission."
            "Liurial sighed."
            liur "If that is your wish, Lord Rowan. I am yours to do with as you will."
            liur "Though, Im going to be quite pent up. I might need the help of a certain handsome human man before too long."
            "She gave him a little wink."

        $ liurial_orgasm_control_on = True
        jump throne_room
    "Recede orgasm control.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I suppose of late I have had more on my plate than usual. It would be cruel to continue leaving you in denial without play."
        liur "So you let me touch myself on my own, once more?"
        ro "For now. Dont get used to it."
        liur "Your mercy becomes you, Lord Rowan. I will simply have to think of you when I test out these renewed privileges tonight."
        $ liurial_orgasm_control_receded_ever = True
        $ liurial_orgasm_control_on = False
        jump throne_room



label liurial_orgasm_control_plea:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve

liur "I apologize for being so rude, but youve had me in denial for quite some time now. I cant help it."
liur "Please, My Lord. Please. Will you allow me to cum tonight?"

$ liurial_orgasm_control_plea = True

menu:
    "Yes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        liur "Oh praise Solansia. Thank you. I thought I would explode."
        liur "Is there something you needed, Lord Rowan?"
        jump throne_room
    "No.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        liur "I understand. I will simply have to try to...keep my resolve firm."
        liur "Is there something you needed, Lord Rowan?"
        jump throne_room











label liurial_perform_intro_first:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

liur "Lord Rowan. There is something I was hoping to ask about."

"Liurial placed herself softly on top of Rowans desk. That earned a raised eyebrow. What was she trying to get from him today?"

ro "Yes, Liurial?"

liur "Do you remember how you told me that since you were my protector that I wasnt allowed to touch myself or cum?"

"He interlocked his fingers together. So that was what this was about. On closer examination he could even see the faint blush on her cheeks. With so much denial, she was probably even aroused right now."

show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve

ro "I do."
ro "Youre about to ask for release, arent you?"

"The flushed elf nodded softly."

liur "It would be a mercy."

"Rowan rubbed his chin. He was new to this type of arrangement, but Liurial seemed stoked by his acts of domination. Furthermore, the intent had never been to leave her without an orgasm forever. Perhaps some kind of act of domination in return for that orgasm could work..."

$ liurial_perform_intro_seen = True

menu:
    "Make Liurial Perform.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "What are you willing to do to earn that orgasm?"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowans face fell into a soft smile. A little bit confident, a tiny bit nervous. Not that the intended effect was lost. Liurials body tightened up like an animal in a trap."
        liur "What do you mean?"
        ro "Put your chair in front of your desk and masturbate while I work. If your orgasms belong to me, and you want to orgasm, then you should have to perform for me."
        "Liurials mouth hung open momentarily. It was a little bit watery. She closed it and slowly nodded once the idea had processed."
        liur "That seems reasonable, Lord Rowan. I will begin right away."
        jump liurialPerform
    "Leave Liurial in denial.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I understand your concern, Liurial. But, it is my decision and my decision alone. You will remain in denial."
        "Liurial whimpered in reply. Her eagerness for release radiated softly from every pore of her body. But, much to the the elf girls credit, she did asked. Without so much as a word of complaint, she returned to her seat and continued to work."
        "Though, she was flushed the entire time"
        jump throne_room


label liurialPerformRepeatIntro:


scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

"As he steadily made his way through a stack of documents, Rowan looked up at the desk opposite his. Liurial seemed busy with a few reports too, but hardly too busy for a distraction."
"Theyd gotten so much done in the past few days that perhaps a reward was exactly what Liurial, and Rowan as well, might need."

ro "Youre still in denial, arent you?"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"He smiled at her. Liurial raised her head and gave him a suspicious look. But, it was in her nature to be deferential to him, even when he clearly had some kind of evil plan."
"Liurial nodded softly."

ro "How would you like to cum today?"

show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve

liur " I would like that...very much."

"The elf was clearly trying to sit still. Trying not to show her eagerness for it. Afterall, orgasm denial tends to leave the subject in desperate want. But, it was the widening of her eyes until near puppy-like proportions that tipped off her level of engagement."

ro "Good. All you have to do is perform for me. Bring your chair in front of your desk and make a show of touching yourself for me while I work. I want something pretty to look at from time to time."

jump liurialPerform



label liurialPerform:


scene cg478 with fade
show liurial naked aroused behind cg478
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg478
pause 3

"Liurial eagerly scampered back to her desk to grab her chair. The process of removing her clothes was not some sexy strip tease. She threw anything that might obstruct his view to the side."
"Chair set, legs opened, body exposed to his eyes, she began. Her right hand slowly went down between her legs to touch. It didnt long for her body to react. Being left in denial makes...lubrication an easier task."

liur "Oh."

"Rowan was watching of course. It basically took up his entire attention. But, to give off the vibe of the unconcerned dominant, not even bothering to pay complete attention to her humiliating display, he had to pretend to be working on a few papers."
"Her fingers worked deftly to bring her further along. They moved in skilful clicks to her sensitive clit. It was clearly a movement that was the result of years and years of practice."
"Her fingers moved faster and faster the longer she touched. What were at first tepid touches turned to eager flicks. Her other hand found her nipple and gave it soft rhythmic pinches."
"Rowan kept on glancing up periodically at the display from the papers. But, most of the time, she was only visible to him from his peripheral vision. Did she even know how much of his attention she held?"

liur "Oh my. Lord Rowan. Its been...too long"

"The pace of her hand sped up. Flick flick flick. It was as though the little barriers of dignity shed set up went away. Reaching her long awaiting orgasm was far more important then not looking pathetic to his eyes."
"Her body was writing now. Her breath ragged. There was no disguising the fact that she was getting close."
"No disguising to Rowan that with a precious few more seconds, she would tip into what could only have been her first orgasm in a desperately long period of time. Just a few more seconds..."

ro "Stop."

liur "Stop?"

ro "Take your hand away from your lower regions. Youre not allowed to cum yet."

liur "Oh."

"Her face was beet red, but to her credit Liurial pulled her hand back."

liur "Yes, of course, Lord Rowan. I will comply immediately."

"She began to close her legs and revert to a more naturalistic posture."

ro "No. Stay like that. Legs spread."

liur "Oh. Of course."

"Thats how they remained for a time. Rowan actually took a bit of time to review a few documents. Liurial remained in place. Legs spread, pussy dripping helplessly on to her chair, breath coming out in soft eager pants."
"Rowan had to stop himself from smirking. Every time hed look up at her shed lean forward. The thought of stoking in her mind the idea he was about to let her continue only to not do so had a certain sexy ring to it."

liur "Lord Rowan, I can start up again if you-"

ro "No. I will inform you when you may."

"She bit her lip weakly."

liur "Of course."

"He kept her waiting fifteen more minutes. Fifteen more minutes of her forced to remain in place. Displayed and wet for him. The fact that she wanted to touch, or perhaps at least cover herself, was almost more erotic than her actually touching again..."

ro "Start masturbating once more."


scene cg479 with fade
show liurial naked aroused behind cg479
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg479
pause 3

"She didnt even bother acknowledging the order. A pair of fingers were already sinking deep into her sopping wet hole. This time it wasnt a matter of simple clit flicks. She was slamming her fingers deep inside herself."
"Rowan tried to keep his eyes on the paper in front of him when he could, but it was hard not to drink in the sight. Liurials body eagerly writhed and grinded as she fucked herself. A wanton display of the sort hed seen from Liurial in the past whenever hed played with her."

liur "Yessss."

"This session lasted minutes at most. With the intensity of her finger movement, combined with all of the built up tension, it took mere minutes for all the tell tale signs of approaching orgasm to appear. Shallow breath, animalistic hip thrusts, eyes glazed over in utter lust..."

ro "Stop."

liur "A..again?"

"Her voice was a pant. Weak."

ro "Thats right. I said stop."

"Liurial obeyed. Rowan had to actively hide his smile behind his hands now. There was a rush of power, a knowledge that shed do anything he said. And shed enjoy it too."

liur "You cant mean to-"

ro "I can mean whatever I want."

liur "But. Please?"

ro "I said stop."

"Liurial sighed. Her tiny show of backbone had been crushed. There was nothing else for her to do besides once more sink back into the chair. Despite her desperate squirming, her legs remained opened and exposed."
"There was no need to have her wait quite as long this time. Two edges in, her mind would probably be so fogged with need that waiting two minutes might feel like waiting two hours. Before long she was letting out weak whimpering sounds. It was time to let her touch again."

ro "You may touch more, girl."

liur "Oh, thank you! Thank you!"

scene cg480 with fade
show liurial naked aroused behind cg480
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg480
pause 3

"In moments, the eager elf was throwing her hands at her body once more. The hand on her breast was desperate, grasping, where once it has been exploratory. The hand at her pussy pumped in and out lewdly with hardly a thought for the fact she was being watched."
"Just the same, his own little game of pretend went away. There was no need for an illusion he wasnt watching her. His papers stayed by the wayside, while his eyes hungrily ate up her writing body."

liur "Ah."

"He watched every little spasm of her body. He watched the way her toes curled. He watched the way her eyes rolled back and the way her lips formed into a near permanent gasp. Rowans body reacted of course. His cock strained ever so slightly beneath his trousers."

scene cg481 with dissolve
show liurial naked aroused behind cg481
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg481
pause 3

"This would not be a very long session at all. With all of the build up of the prior moments, it was mere minutes before the renewed sensations had her body entering the state that Rowan knew meant she was getting closer"
"Closer..."
"Almost there..."

ro "Stop."

liur "Ah. No please. Please no."

ro "Stop."

"She removed her hand as bid, but the elfs lithe body was practically vibrating her entire chair with need. Her juices stained the wood."

liur "Please Lord. Ive been good. Ive been obedient. Please. My body cant stand it. I...Im so wet and You have to let me cum."

ro "Does that seem like the proper disposition to take? I dont have to let you cum. I dont have to protect you. I dont have to do anything."

"In truth, there was no threat to not protect her here. As if he would throw her out of his protection over something so small. But, he wanted her to bathe in the feeling of being in his power."

ro "But, perhaps if you show me how thankful you are for all I do for you, I can let you cum."

"Liurial gasped softly. The notion appeared to have some effect on her. Rowan noted that to himself softly."

liur "Oh. I. Um."
liur "Thank you for protecting me and making me..feel, um, feel like I can...walk the halls. Unafraid. Thank you."

"She stumbled over her words."

liur "Thank you for...taking my work seriously. Um, thinking I can help you. That thing."
liur "Thank you for, well, thank you for making me feel good. I wanted to be fucked so badly. And here, you, um, you do whatever you want with me."
liur "So please, Lord Rowan. Please, Please, Please. Ive been a good girl. Ive done...well...Ive done what you wanted."
liur "Wont you please let me orgasm? For you?"

show rowan necklace happy behind black

"Rowans stoic demeanor finally broke. He smiled."


show liurfingeranimation1 with fade
show liurial naked aroused behind black
show rowan necklace happy behind black

"Liurial panted softly. Her eyes followed Rowan rise from his seat and walk towards her. He hadnt planned anything. But, it somehow felt wrong to not have a more personal hand in her finish."

liur "Oh Lord Rowan. What are you..?"

ro "Shh"

"He knelt down in front of her, head mere inches from her sex. He could smell her need. Almost taste it. But, it wasnt his mouth he would use to bring her over the edge. He took two fingers and slid them inside of her."
"Liurial gasped and her eyes fluttered. With so much built up lust, it took mere seconds to have her squirming under his ministrations. He curled his fingers so they could have all the stronger effect."
"Her hips thrusted, her lips moaned. Rowan was focused. His beat was workman-like. A steady stroke stroke stroke of a touch that brought her skillfully and inevitably to that peak shed already approached three time before in the past hour."

liur "I cant help it. Too...too much. Im about to"


if avatar.corruption < 50:
    ro "Thats alright Liurial. You can cum."
else:

    ro "I know. You have my permission to cum."

scene cg535 with sshake
show cg535 with sshake
show cg536 with flash
pause 3


"Liurial didnt even have time to react. With that final barrier broken, and the pistoning of his hand not slowing down, there was no way for her to escape shaking into a deep body orgasm."
"Rowan could feel the tremors running down her spine. Certainly he could hear her lengthy shriek."
"Though, he should have perhaps expected her to squirt intensely on the chair. It was by a minor miracle that he didn't end up half as drenched as it did. Suffice to say, the smell wouldnt be coming out of it any time soon."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve

"Liruial slumped down in the chair, panting and gasping. Her body went limp like a ragdoll. A part of him considered using her open body to relieve his own arousal from the scene. But, he couldnt let this run forever."
"Besides, it was not like making her cum like this wasnt enjoyable in itself."


if avatar.corruption < 50:
    "He stayed in place, stroking her spasming naked body for a few more minutes. He wasnt about to abandon her in a moment like this."


"Rowan rose to his feet."

ro "Ready to continue with work yet?"
ro "It was a fun distraction, but its not like I can run an army by making you cum."

"Liurial nodded softly, her body still shaking."

liur "I am sure you would if you could, Lord Rowan."

"The rest of the the time at work was devoted to matters at hand. Issues of supply, pay, and troop movements that dulled the mind to focus on. Still, Rowan could look forward to the shy smiles that Liurial would shoot his way whenever she thought he wasnt looking."

jump throne_room
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc





label Heltest:

menu:
    "Test her martial prowess.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ halaynas_day_off_c1 = True
        jump helMarTest
    "Test her submission.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ halaynas_day_off_c2 = True
        jump helSubTest


label helSubTest:

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show helayna naked aroused at midright with dissolve

"The moment Rowan returned to his room, Helayna was already in his arms. She rushed him at the door, and brought her hands to his face, locking her lips. Rowan was normally good at forestalling an ambush, but he was no match for this."
"It was a sweet moment. Rowan kissed back. His arms explored her back. Her hands explored his uncombed hair."
"Yet, even now little trickles of doubt were dripping into his mind. He felt flashes of his conversation with Jezera. The one where shed urged him to user Helaynas devotion to break her, twist her, into whatever form he had in mind for her."

scene black with fade
show jezera happy at center with dissolve

je "Dont do it for my sake. Or even yours. Do it for hers!"
je "She doesnt have the focus to be the knight she was before. Shes desperate to be useful to you. The only way you can make her happy is making her your slave."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show helayna naked aroused at midright with dissolve

"Perhaps the wisest move would be to test this little theory. It didnt have to involve anything so dramatic as what Jezera was talking about. But, there were ways of testing these submissive tendencies that the witch seemed to have noticed..."
"Rowan broke the kisses, though didnt break his lovers embrace. Helaynas eyes fluttered."

ro "That was a lovely greeting."

"Helayana leaned in with her head tilted to the side, trying to restore the kiss. Her words were husky and hot."

hel "That wasnt meant as the entire greeting, my love. Shall we make our way over to the bed?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "No."
ro "Wait, actually. Yes. I have an idea."

"Helayna tilted her head in confusion. Her braid slid over her shoulder. It drew his eyes down to her supple, eager, body."

ro "I will join you in the bed, uh, at my leisure. In the meantime, I want you to go over and lay back in the bed, stretching out."
ro "..."
ro "Am I understood?"

"Helayna blinked twice in confusion, but formed a naughty grin. With a sultry slink to her movements, she pulled free from his grasp softly, and started to sway over to the bed. The way she swayed drew the eye to her heart shaped rear. She was trying to tease him."

hel "And if I did that, would it be pleasing to you?"

"Rowan crossed his arms over his chest, trying to maintain his composure, even if the obvious tent in his trousers gave away the fact that he was enjoying the view."

ro "It would please. But, youre going to have to be faster then that."

"He adopted his drill instructor voice."

ro "Chop chop."

hel "If you insist"

"Helayna laid back on the bed, sprawling out and wiggling in the sheets. Her back arched, and toes curled. From this vantage point, it was easy to see her wetness. Her constant desperation for him gave credence to Jezeras words. She was desperate for him."
"Still, it was only after he had her sprawled out on the bed that he realized that he didnt really have a plan for her once she got there."

ro "Actually, I want you to change positions. Go a little bit off the bed, and kneel with your legs together. Blowjob position."

"Helayana raised an eyebrow at his sudden change of command, but none of that did anything to cancel out her excitement at the phrase Blowjob position."

hel "Well, if you insist"

"She slipped off the bed adopting the post he mentioned, and opening her mouth wide. She must have expected him to just up and shove his cock down her throat. Not that the idea didnt sound enticing"

ro "If you want my cock, youre going to have to show it."

hel "Show it?"

ro "Ask for it. Show me how much you want my cock with your words."


scene cg318 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg318
show helayna naked aroused behind cg318
pause 3

"Again, she was surprised by the request, but didnt seem at all displeased. She brought her hands up into a little prayer gesture, and looked at him with big puppy dog eyes."

hel "Okay."
hel "My love, would you please please please be so kind as to ram your cock down my fucking throat?"

ro "Good."
ro "But, not good enough."
ro "Stick your tongue out and pant for me."

"There was not a moments hesitation. Helayna brought out her tongue and started panting, making needy little soft breaths with each pant. Without being prompted, she even tilted her hands down at the wrist to adopt more of a doglike posture."
"That was when Rowan, without another word, quickley undid his breachers. Helayna only had a few seconds of warning before his hard cock was being pushed into her open throat."


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show rowan necklace neutral behind cg319
show helayna naked aroused behind cg319
pause 3

hel "Oof."

"The blowjob that followed was far from his normal fare. Even when he might be rougher or more dominant, he was never like this. He grabbed her by the braid in the back and wrapped his hand in it, making her cry out suddenly in shock."
"But, that was nothing compared to the hard brutal way he thrusted his hips. He was almost using her face as a pussy, slamming his cock in and out with little for her to do but take it and try to bob her head along with the rhythm of his movements as much as his hand in her braid would allow."
"In short, it was proper face fucking."
"Helayna gagged loudly and made all sorts of sounds, but if she wasnt enjoying herself then it wasnt apparent. After all, within a few seconds of his girth shoving down her lips, her fingers were already in her snatch playing with herself. "
"People who arent enjoying themselves rarely masturbate while they suck your cock, he thought."
"Rowan grunted loudly, slamming his hips forward again and again. Hed never taken Helayna this way before. In truth, even when hed fuck Alexia's throat it had always felt more marital than this. This felt more like...more like he was using her as a sex object."
"And an effective sex object at that. He wasnt sure if it was the novelty of the situation, Helaynas rapidly developing oral skills, or perhaps just a need for release, but he was approaching the edge awfully fast. With firm control over her mouth there was little drawing it out either."
"He slammed and slammed at her throat again and again, only growing faster from his closeness. It wasnt long at all, mere minutes in fact, until he felt a familiar jolt in his cock before an explosion of white creamy cum shot into her mouth."
"Helayna looked ready to start swallowing, like had become her norm of late, before he interjected."

ro "Dont you dare swallow a single drop until I tell you to! I mean it!"


scene cg320 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg320
show helayna naked aroused behind cg320
pause 3

"Rowan pulled his cock out, leaving a trail of white cum running from the tip of his cock to her lips for one serene second. To demonstrate her obedience to his order, she even opened her mouth, demonstrating the way that her tongue was happily playing with the pool of cum."
"Rowan took a step back groaning, just watching her happily gurgling his cum.That was far more exhausting than he had quite planned. Still, he had a wicked idea, and if he had a bit of energy left it would make for a fun end of the evening."
"Without a word, he stumbled over to her closet and started rifling through her clothes. Helayna looked on confused, but kept playing with the semen pooled in her mouth. However, a glint of understanding flashed when Rowan returned holding a pair of her pristine white panties."

ro "My love, would you hold still for a moment."

"Rowan took the panties, and dipped them into her wide open mouth, soaking them in the creamy mix of his fluids and her saliva that had been mixing between her lips."
"Helayna played her part too, gingerly sucking on the cloth and helping to get as much of his cum on the garment as possible."
"When he pulled it out, the panties were positively soaked with cum. Good thing they were already white in the first place..."

ro "You may swallow now. When you do"

"He extended the panties to her."

ro "I want you to put these on."
ro "Then, I want you to climb on the bed and fuck yourself through the panties until you cum."

"Helayna gingerly sucked down the last of the cum that still lingered inside of her mouth. She shot him a wicked grin even as she took the panties from his hand and started to work them up her waist."

hel "Whatever you say, my love."


scene cg350 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg350
show helayna naked aroused behind cg350
pause 3

"Rowan let himself smile slightly, as he watched her crawl on to the bed. At first, he was having a bit of trouble, but he was really starting to get the hang of this. The effect especially hit when he saw her bring her fingers to her crotch and press her fingers against her slit."
"There was a squishing noise as she touched, that was louder and more noticeable then the normal wet sounds of a woman masturbating. He could almost imagine the stray drops of cum entering her pussy with each movement of her fingers."
"Indeed, it was almost as if she were masturbating using his cum itself."
"Her face took on an eager, wanton, expression. She gasped and moaned out loud, splaying her legs in every which direction. As was often the case with Helayna, there was no hiding what was going on in this room."

hel "Oh Rowan. Fuck. Oh Rowan."

"With her prior efforts to aid her, there was little effort needed here. Soon she was writhing and bucking against the bed. Her orgasm was imminent."
"Surely the eroticism of the situation was partially at fault as well. The fact that she wasnt just fucking herself, but doing so with panties cum soaked with her lovers juices. Now to mention the possible effect of Rowans presence standing over her. Stoic. In command."
"It was a break from their normal passionate but oddly sweet love making. And it was making her moan out in need like an animal."
"Her fingers sped up, going faster and faster. It was almost hard to keep track of the speed of their movement. He could see her getting closer. He could smell her getting closer. The musk of her need was overwhelming."
"So close...and"

hel "Oh fuck. Rowan. Fuck fuck. Rowan."

show cg351 with dissolve
pause 0.1
show cg352 with sshake
pause 0.1
show cg352 with sshake
pause 0.1
show cg353 with dissolve
pause 3

"She bucked and jerked her hips. It was hard to make out, but it almost looked for a moment like he saw her squirt. If so, those panties were probably ruined by now. Her back arched wildly, spasming in ecstasy. Rowan smiled softly."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show helayna naked happy at midright with dissolve

"An hour later, Rowan was still holding Helayna in his arms, as the two cuddled close. The room still smelled of their earlier fun. The fact that Helayna, being who she is, had insisted on wearing the panties for a little while longer didnt exactly make the smell less potent."

hel "That was really intense. Perhaps, a tad too intense for me. Yet, I cannot say I had a terrible time."

ro "You certainly didnt look like you were having a terrible time, my love."

hel "You may be right. Still, give me a bit of warning next time you decide to...experiment that way, would you darling?"

ro "Says the woman who sought to ambush me at the doorway, as though I were an intruder."

hel "True, true."

hel "..."
hel "I was pleasing to you, right my love? Just now?"

ro "You were pleasing. I promise you. You were."

"Helayna smiled and curled up softly into his arms. Rowan pressed her close. Despite his best efforts, he wasnt sure how successful a test that had been. She sure seemed like she enjoyed herself, regardless of how unsure she was after the fact."
"Still, did that mean she had a slavish streak hidden in her? The last thing she asked still rung out in his mind."
"Was she pleasing?"

if halaynas_day_off_c1 == True:
    $ halaynas_day_off = False
    $ helPathChoice = True
    return
else:

    menu:
        "Test her martial prowess.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ halaynas_day_off_c1 = True
            jump helMarTest


label helMarTest:


scene black with fade
show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve
show helayna neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan watched Helayna in the training yard, hidden from view. If she knew he was watching her performance, shed try to show off her abilities. This way he could see how far the redevelopment of her skills was going."
"And what he saw did not impress him."
"Sloppy form, weakened upper arm strength from months without training. There was also something off with her footwork. How had the ring effected her that it had such an effect on her muscle memory? But, the real problem was her focus. She kept on letting herself get distracted."
"She just wasnt the fighter she had been before her capture. Rowan could see errors and deficiencies of focus in her every movement. He sighed to himself."
"How would he even be able to tell her the fact that she couldnt join him? That shed be little more survivable then a common soldier?"
"While he was contemplating this fact, a familiar face walked by."

show andras displeased at edgeleft with moveinleft

an "Rowan? What are you sulking about for?"

"Andras strode over to him holding a large, and definitely not blunt, battle axe. Rowan could tell because there was literal blood caked on the edge."

ro "Shhh. Im watching over Helayna. Why are you-"

an "Being cooped up in this pile of rocks can be boring when I dont have anyone to kill. Was hoping to go down to the training field, maybe find a tough challenger among the sellswords."
an "As for you"

"He turned back towards the center of the training field, where Helayna was still working out her aggression on a practice dummy."

an "Helayna Raeve, back in the field. Should I be quaking in my boots? Im looking for a challenger to face me today. What say you? One on one? Your sword versus my axe?"

"Rowan pushed his hood down, trying to cover his face. Helayna turned back."

hel "Andras."
hel "Youre going to have to forgive me, but I-"

"Her eyes suddenly went wide. She nearly even dropped her training sword."

hel "Rowan!? What are you doing here, my love?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show helayna shocked at midright with dissolve

an "What indeed. Its not killing, but I aint bored either. Go tell her what youve been up to, lover boy."

"Rowan lowered his hood and sighed, walking over to Helayna and taking her hands in his."

ro "I came to watch you practice. I wanted to see how you were doing before I decided if we should spar or not."

hel "So? What did you think?"

ro "I dont know. I suppose Im willing to try it"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

hel "Oh. Alright. If you feel Im ready"


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black
show helayna neutral behind black
show andras smirk behind black

"Rowan and Helayna took opposite sides of the makeshift combat ring. Andras stood in attendance, as well as a few orcs and sell swords who were on hand. Helayna was down here every day, but she never sparred with anyone."
"He flexed his training sword and prepared. In the past this might have been a very good fight. As good as he could get from a human opponent anyway. How would she do now?"
"To his surprise, she wasnt bad at first. For all of the lack of focus, and reduced speed and power, she still had the instincts and training of a fighter. A hard bash from her shield taught him not to hold back too much. She was fighting to win."

an "Ha. Perhaps we should have made the girl our commander instead."

"But, once hed remembered not to let his confidence get the best of him that was that. He waited for an opening to appear in her guard, the result of a lack of focus, and launched a quick and decisive kick that knocked her to the ground."

hel "Oof."

ro "Are you alright, my love?"

"Rowan reached down to her help her back to my feet. The moment she touched his hand, her cheeks flushed red."

show helayna aroused behind black

hel "I was sloppy. My fault. Go again?"

"They went another few rounds with one another in the ring, but shed peaked in her first match. With every subsequent moment fighting him, every moment in the presence of his body, her focus seemed to wane more and more."
"After awhile, the onlookers got bored. The sell swords wandered off and Andras went off to, in his words, literally eat a horse. An actual horse. He did not provide a reason why when pressed for details."
"The longer he spent in the ring with her, the clearer the problem was. It wasnt that she wasnt a fine fighter anymore. It was her attention span. A good fighter is capable of incredible focus, and Helayna simply wasnt anymore. She was distracted far too easily. Especially by him."

hel "One...More...Round."

"She was panting loudly now, and probably not just from exhaustion. All the tell tale signs of arousal were there. The obvious effect it was having on her was even making him feel it somewhat too."
"She threw herself at him, one last time. What had just half an hour earlier been a moderately disciplined charge was now little more than a bum rush. He sidestepped and tripped her, pointing the blunt training sword down to her sprawled out form."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black
show helayna aroused behind black

"There was something erotic about the way she looked there, sprawled on the ground. Her back arched softly and her breath came out laboured."
"But, more than that he could see it in her eyes. The way she was looking at him, having just defeated her in combat. Standing over her with a sword drawn."
"Right now, she wanted him. Badly. He could feel it. And he knew that at this moment, standing over her right here, he wanted her too."
"Part of him wanted to open his breeches right then and there. Force down her own leginings and have her way with her right then and there on the open ground for all to see. With few around them besides orcs and corrupt wastrels it wouldnt even be that out of place"

hel "..."
ro "..."

hel "We should probably go back to the weapons shed."

ro "Yeah, put away our, um, training weapons."

"Rowan helped her to her feet, and the two hurriedly rushed off the field. Nearby was a small shack where the training yard weapons were kept. Rowan didnt know just how intimately acquainted Helayna was with the weapons there."


scene cg309 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg309
show helayna aroused behind cg309
pause 3

"The moment they were inside, away from prying eyes, all bets were off. His hands went to her armor, unstrapping each little bit he could find. Hers went to his hair, ruffling it and gripping it tightly."
"Rowan pressed her backwards into the wall. If she had a complaint, it was drowned out by her own moan and then totally silenced by their lips pressing together."

hel "Fuck. Harder. Harder."

"In the heat of the moment, it took a few tries to even work down their breeches. Helayna left hot breathy kisses all along his neck as his hands worked. It was a frantic, disorganized swirl of limbs and bodies, all moving in tandem."
"Helayna gasped softly at the sensation of her lovers cock pushing its way into her folds. Rowan grunted and thrust forward, accidentally pumping her body against the wall of the shack, making a loud bang."
"The question of if anyone else might hear the sounds of their lovemaking was lost in the sweltering heat of the moment."

hel "Just like...Just like that. Solania. Just like that"

"They didnt remain pressed against the wall for too long. As the pounding and rolling of hips continued, they gradually made the way to the ground, rolling together in the throes of their list. Gasping, moaning, grunting, groaning, exhaling."
"He just kept on thrusting faster and faster. Harder and harder. She thrusted back faster and faster. Harder and harder. All the energy not already used up on the training field went into the the curves of each others bodies."

ro "I.I..."

"For the moment, he forgot about Alexia. Forgot about the war. Forgot about Helaynas martial deficiencies. All were drowned out by just how good her tightness felt squeezing down on his cock."

hel "More. Please. More. My love...I"

"She rolled her head backwards and let out a long groan."

hel "Im going to...Im going to."

ro "..."

"It happened at the same time, at least roughly. They both felt that flash of pleasure at the top of the peak. The final burst of desperate sexual energy. Helayna clutched him with her arms and hers legs at the same time. Rowan went still, spasming."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show helayna aroused at midright with dissolve

"After cleaning up the small mess that theyd made, Rowan and Helayna quietly plodded out of the shack. To their relief, no one seemed to pay them any special mind. If anyone had heard their passionate lovemaking, then it went uncomented upon."
"Along the way back, at one point Helayna turned to Rowan looking serious. Almost dour even."

hel "Back in the training yard, I know I didnt do that well. Still, Im going to be as good as I was before, just you wait and see. It will just take a bit of elbow grease."

"In truth, Rowan suspected that wasnt the issue. A warrior needed focus. Even an unskilled brute like Andras had that. So long as she wasnt able to put her absolute focus on battle, she would never be as good as she once was."
"That was why Rowan didnt have the heart to answer her."

if halaynas_day_off_c2 == True:
    $ halaynas_day_off = False
    $ helPathChoice = True
    return
else:

    menu:
        "Test her submission.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ halaynas_day_off_c2 = True
            jump helSubTest





label titJobCla:

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "... and we'll need more of those next week."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "Excellent. Now, how about we move on from one mutually beneficial business to another?"

ro "What did you have in mind?"

"Winking, the goblin girl pushed out her chest."

cla "Something I know you were after when you paid this special visit... come inside and let's discuss it."


scene cg195 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg195
show clamin happy behind cg195
pause 3

ro "Well miss Min, you're being rather forward today."

"After the two of them slipped inside the wagon, its owner had wasted no time in pushing herself onto her guest."

cla "Believe me when I say I'm always exercising restraint when it comes to you."

scene cg196 with fade
pause 3

"She removed her top to free her large breasts, and smirked as she saw the hero admiring them."

scene cg197 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg197
show clamin happy behind cg197
pause 3

"Without waiting on ceremony, she pulled open his pants and let Rowan's cock spring forth. It fell onto her tits with a soft smack."

cla "After all, it takes a goblin of great talent and skill to keep herself in check when such a prized piece is nearby. I don't want to scare you off."

"A dry chuckle escaped Rowan's lips and he ran a thumb over Cla-Min's sizable mounds, flicking and then pinching her nipple with a surprised cry in response."

ro "I can handle your business outside of the cart just fine. I think I can handle you inside even better. Oh."

scene cg198 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg198
show clamin happy behind cg198
pause 3

"At his taunting the goblin started working his shaft, pumping her chest up and down at a rapid rate. The sudden stimulation caused a quick intake of breath, followed by a pleased groan."

cla "Hehe, alright big boy, let's milk you for all you're worth. Ough, hmm."

"While it was Rowan who was the one getting the special treatment, the goblin certainly wasn't disliking the experience either. That didn't stop the man from adding his own teasing and stimulation to the mix as well, which elicited many sounds of approval."
"Being wrapped up in goblin tit-flesh was incredible and Cla-Min was very enthusiastic about making it as good as she could. Sometimes she'd alternate her breasts, other times she keep them together. Always they moved fast and kept him firmly planted between them."

scene cg198 with sshake
show cg198 with sshake
show cg199 with flash
show clamin happy behind cg199
pause 3

"Finally Rowan reached his peak, and let loose his seed. That didn't seem like a good reason to Cla-Min to stop her treatment so she kept at the rapid pumping, causing his jizz to cover much of her tits, her chin, and even some got on her lips."

cla "Hmm, you've got a good taste hero."

"She let him slip out of her pleasure prison at last, and grabbed a towel to wipe herself off."

cla "I look forward to some more private business again sometime."

"With that she tossed the towel to Rowan to clean himself off while she fixed her blouse. With a skip in her step, Cla-Min was back outside and ready to resume her work before Rowan even had his pants back on."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
label greyhideBatriHelp:

scene bg22 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve


if ghBatriLater == True:

    gh "Rowan. Have you decided the size of Batris 'care package'?"

    ro "Hmmmm."

    jump ghBatriHelpMenu
else:

    pass


"Rowan found Greyhide with a freshly finished waraxe in hand. The minotaur kept staring at his creation, apparently lost in thought."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Is something on your mind, Greyhide?"

"With a sigh, the minotaur put the axe away, next to a dozen similarly made weapons."

gh "No."
gh "Yes..."
gh "The usual. Working the forge can be Tedious."

"The minotaur smiled at him, in this weird way only a creature with a muzzle could."

if alexiaForgeIntro == True:
    gh "But you and Alexia are always a pleasant distraction from the usual drudgery."
else:

    gh "But your rare visits are always a pleasant distraction from the usual drudgery."

gh "What do you need, Rowan?"

ro " ..."
ro "I need you to make even more weapons."

gh "..."

"The minotaur gave him the thousand yard stare."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan smiled apologetically."

gh "Of course. That is why Im here. "
gh "What exactly do you need?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Not the usual stuff we give to our troops. This time, quality and practically are secondary."
ro "What I need are axes that first and foremost look impressive."
ro "I want every orc who sees them green with jealousy."

gh "As opposed to their usual shade of green?"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro " Yes."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I need them awed by them. I need them to think This is what I'll be able to get if I join Batri."

gh "Simple enough. Our forge is more than capable of making equipment like that, and so am I."
gh "You only need to tell me how many do you need."

"Now that was an interesting question."

if batri_power < 4:
    "Batri still needed a lot of support. Even if Rowan ordered Greyhide to work on this full time for several weeks, it wont be enough to give the orc the boost he needed."

elif batri_power > 3 and batri_power < 6:
    "Batris support has already grown considerably. Should he order Greyhide to work on this full time for several weeks, they will likely get close to full support by the end of the month."

elif batri_power > 5 and batri_power < 8:
    "Batri was almost ready. If Greyhide works on this full time, the weapons will most certainly give him the final push he needed. They can probably settle for a medium delivery."
else:

    "Batri was almost ready. Rowan only needed some equipment to give Batri the final push he needed, so a small delivery would be enough."


"For logistic reasons, it was better to make it a onetime deal. Besides, if this became a regular occurrence, Batri could get the wrong message  he could be tempted to delay the raid so he could con Rowan out of more free equipment."
"Well, free for him. For Rowan, this entire project would be a considerable drain on the castles iron reserves. But if compared to the raids, it was a much more reliable way of boosting Batris powerbase."
"What package should he send him then?"

label ghBatriHelpMenu:

menu:
    "Small package." if castle.iron_per_week > 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ castle._iron -= 3
        $ batri_power += 1
        jump ghBatriConclusion

    "Medium package." if castle.iron_per_week > 5:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ castle._iron -= 6
        $ batri_power += 2
        jump ghBatriConclusion

    "Large package." if castle.iron_per_week > 8:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ castle._iron -= 9
        $ batri_power += 3
        jump ghBatriConclusion

    "Full package." if castle.iron_per_week > 11:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ castle._iron -= 12
        $ batri_power += 4
        jump ghBatriConclusion
    "Decide later.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ ghBatriLater = True
        gh "Alright, once you make up your mind, you know where to find me."
        return

label ghBatriConclusion:

gh "Very well, Ill see that its done."
gh "Give me the camp location, Ill tell the orcs to bring the package over once its ready for delivery."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "How often do I tell youre a joy to work with Greyhide?"

gh "Not often enough."

$ ghBatriHelp = "got"
$ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note9')

return






label jezeraDelaneHelp:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan didnt exactly like asking the twins for help."

if serveChoice == 4:
    "A foolish sentiment, perhaps. They were in this battle together, and only by supporting one another would victory be assured."
    "It would be nice if the twins finally acknowledged that. They were a nuisance as often as they were of help to him."
else:

    "He was held captive, chained with a cursed amulet and forced to commit countless atrocities in order to protect himself and his wife."
    "Asking his torments for favors felt... Wrong."

"However, he had to acknowledge that when it came to finding gifts for a noblewoman there was but one expert in the whole castle he could rely on."
"And he was now knocking on her doors."

show jezera neutral behind bg14

je "Enter!"

scene bg18 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with moveinright

"For once, she was fully clothed, and she seemed to be in a good mod. Praise the Goddess."

je "Rowan, my hero! What brings you to my chambers? "

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Mistress Jezera. I have a favor to ask of you."

je "Oh? Now thats new. Do tell."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Are you familiar with the orc camp in the northern regions of Rosaria?"

je "The one locked in a duel over some minor noblewoman? Yes, Andras filled me in."

ro " I managed to gain the favor of one of the warchiefs, Ulcro. But he wont join us unless I provide him with suitable gifts for Delane- the noblewoman, I mean."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "So I was wondering if you have any jewelry you would be willing to part with. Some things you are no longer fond of, perhaps?"

if (all_actors['jezera'].favors + all_actors['andras'].favors) < 3:
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
    je "Oh, Rowan Im not sure how to tell you this."
    je "I talked with Andras about it earlier, and"
    je " He believes either Batri or Tarish would make for better leaders. Ulcro is, and I quote here, A coward and delusional fool."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    je "I fear my hands are tied. Everything relating to orcs is his responsibility."
    ro "Is that so?"
    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    "Jezera sent him an innocent smile. Now he was sure she was messing with him."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "But there was no way he could pressure her into helping. He hadn't been playing nice with them either."
    ro " Ill reconsider my position then. I apologize for taking your time, Mistress."
    je "Oh no, I apologize for not being of any use. After taking the time to visit me..."
    je "You know... Maybe I could dig something up. But I wouldn't want to encroach on my brother's territory."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    je "But If I were to tell him you literally begged me for help, I am sure he would be more understanding of my actions."

    menu:
        "Beg for help.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            ro "..."
            je "So? What will it be?"
            je "Will you crawl at my feet, just to get a couple of old trinkets, or will you leave empty-handed?"
            "In a true display of heroic willpower, Rowan stopped himself from visibly scowling."
            "Compared to Batri and Tarish, Ulcro was the lesser evil. If he had to humiliate himself to ensure his support..."
            "Then so be it."
            hide rowan
            show rowan necklace neutral behind bg18
            show jezera happy at center with moveinright
            "With some hesitation, Rowan knelt before Jezera. The half-demoness grinned from ear to ear, basking in his submission."
            ro "Please... Mistress Jezera..."
            ro "I really need those gifts..."
            "Gritting his teeth, he pressed his forehead to the cold floor."
            "... Something tapped his head gently."
            "He raised his head slightly. Jezera's black boot was right before his eyes."
            je "Kiss it."

            menu:
                "Do it.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Trying not to think about his own actions, Rowan leaned in, pressing his mouth against the black leather."
                    "Jezera was almost giddy with excitement, and she actually knelt before him, so she could pat him on the head in a condescending manner."
                    je "Oh Rowan, if only you did as you were told when in the field."
                    je "I'd love to take this a step further, but I fear other responsibilities call us both."
                    je "But I do hope this small display heralds a change in your behavior."
                    "She ran her fingers through his hair. Rowan kept his eyes down."
                    je "You will find servility... Rewarding."
                    "She rose up abruptly."
                    je "I will get you the jewelry."
                    je "Consider yourself dismissed."
                    jump jezDelaneLarge
                "Don't.":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan couldn't force himself to do it."
                    je "Aww... And you were doing so well!"
                    je "But I will recognize the effort."
                    je "I will get you your jewelry, but I hope you will rethink your behavior from now on."
                    je "Think will be so much easier for you if you just do as you are told."
                    "Still on his knees, Rowan said nothing."
                    je "Consider yourself dismissed, Rowan."
                    jump jezDelaneSmall
        "You'll manage.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "I wouldn't want to drive a wedge between you and your brother. I'll think of something."
            je "Of course. You are nothing if not resourceful."
            ro "That's why I'm here."
            "Rowan bowed his head stiffly and headed out, holding in his anger."
            $ jezDelaneHelp = "got"
            return
else:

    je "Hmm"
    je "I might have something laying around. Give me some time to look things over."
    ro "Of course, Mistress."
    "Promising. Hell see what Jezera was willing to part with."



if (all_actors['jezera'].favors + all_actors['andras'].favors) < 5:
    label jezDelaneSmall:
    scene bg9 with fade
    "In the evening, he found a small case in his room."
    "Rings, bracelets, necklaces. Nothing too fancy, but fine gifts nevertheless."
    $ delane_gifts +=10
    $ jezDelaneHelp = "got"
    $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note18')
    return
else:

    label jezDelaneLarge:
    scene bg9 with fade
    "In the evening, he found a small, open box in his room."
    "Rings, bracelets, necklaces, books, poems"
    "Fresh, comfortable underwear?"
    "Now that he thought of it, Delane probably could use some..."
    "Surprisingly considerate of Jezera. Delane will be pleased with it."
    $ delane_gifts +=20
    $ jezDelaneHelp = "got"
    $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note18')
    return





label cliohnaDelaneHelp:

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Cliohna, do you have a moment?"

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"The sorceress looked away from her books and narrowed her eyes, obviously displeased at being interrupted."

cl "A short one."

ro "I need some books that could be of interest to a noblewoman. Do you have anything that fits the profile, that you might be willing to part with?"

if castle.researches['history_of_rosaria'].completed:
    cl "Yes. My assistant will point you towards nonessential tomes. Take as many as you need."

    ro "Excellent."

    hide rowan
    hide cliohna

    "Having already studied and cataloged all of them, it was easy to pick some of the more interesting books for Delane."
    "She should be quite pleased with them."

    $ delane_gifts +=15
    $ cliohnaDelaneHelp = "got"
    return

elif castle._current_research == 'history_of_rosaria':

    cl "As you know, I am currently studying the tomes pertaining to Rosaria nobility."
    cl "I will determine what is nonessential to my research, and have it delivered to your room by the end of the week."
    ro "Ah, excellent."

    hide rowan
    hide cliohna

    "Rowan doubted anything in Cliohna's library would prove to be particularly interesting, but even boring books will help Delane pass the time."

    $ delane_gifts +=10
    $ cliohnaDelaneHelp = "got"
    return
else:

    cl "I have yet to study the tomes pertaining to Rosaria nobility."
    cl "But I will have to do so at some point anyway, so if you want to, I can spend the next week sifting through them. Find some that will be of no use to us."

    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

    ro "But it will take you away from your current research."

    cl "Precisely."

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

    ro "Hm"

    "Should he tell Cliohna to look through the tomes?"

    menu:
        "Yes.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Do so. Have the books delivered to my room by the end of next week."
            cl "Very well."
            hide rowan
            hide cliohna
            "Rowan doubted anything in Cliohna's library would prove to be particularly interesting, but even boring books will help Delane pass the time."
            $ castle.rp -= 10
            $ delane_gifts +=10
            $ cliohnaDelaneHelp = "got"
            $ journal.complete_quest_note('orciad', 'note17')
            return
        "No.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "No. I need you focused on the task at hand."
            cl "Very well."
            "Cliohna's research was too important, he'd have to find another way to gather the gifts he needed to persuade Delane to choose Ulcro."
            $ cliohnaDelaneHelp = "got"
            return





label shaya_Show:


scene bg24 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if shayaShowFirst == False:
    jump shayaShowDance
else:

    pass

"Rowan arrived at the brothel to find a small crowd waiting in the lobby."
"Much of the audience consisted of orcs who stood around with impatient expressions. But, a few human mercenaries could be found strewn about waiting. One must have been a commander because he has a large ornate cape hanging down his back."
"He didnt have to wait long before the brothels attendant came to call. She was a pretty girl, with a shapely body and short, styled brown hair."
"Upon getting a good look at her dress, his eyes widened slightly. It was sheer and made from a fabric so translucent that she nearly looked naked."

lia "Welcome, valued customer. My name is Lia, and Im here to serve you. Youve come just in time for the Madams show, yes?"

ro "I have. Are you one of the performers?"

lia "Of course not. Im just the attendant."

menu:
    "Be polite.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Oh, I hadnt meant to presume."
        lia "You neednt worry, Sir. I work here by choice. I wish I was allowed to perform like she does."
        $ liaAttitude = "polite"
    "Flirt.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan took a step closer and examined her more firmly."
        ro "Perhaps theyre making a mistake by not putting you on the stage then. Youre wasted on receptionist duty."
        "He almost began to reach out and touch her, before she took a step backwards to add space between them."
        lia "You may look, but not touch. Im not one of the girls for sale."
        ro "Of course."
        "But, before he could fear that he overstepped, she smirked softly."
        lia "But, youre right. I am wasted on receptionist duty."
        "She let out a wistful sigh."
        lia "No girl gets near the stage if the madam doesnt think her ready."
        $ liaAttitude = "flirt"

"She coughed and held out her hand."

lia "A fascinating discussion, but if you wish to watch the show today, I will have to insist on Payment."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan raised an eyebrow. Payment?"

ro "I was invited here personally by Shaya."

lia "Rowan? Ah, I was told to expect you. No fee."

if liaAttitude == "polite":
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan nodded, but went to the pocket of his belt anyway. There he produced a shining coin and placed it into the girls hand."
    ro "Of course. Heres something for your trouble."
    "The girls face lit up at once."
    lia "Ooh. Thank you, Sir. You didnt have to."
    if avatar.corruption > 30:

        "She was right, of course. He didnt have to. But, in a place like this making a good impression could pay dividends down the road."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Incense burned at strategic locations around the room, ensuring the lobby was covered in a soft haze. Perhaps to cover the smell?"
"One direction seemed to head down a hallway willed with silk sheets and bead covered gateways. That was almost certainly the path to the private rooms."
"Another pathway seemed to go back from behind the desk. He strained to see what was back there, but was limited somewhat by his vantage point."
"Perhaps with a distraction he could see for himself what was back there?"

menu:
    "Just go to the show.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan shook his head. Trying to sneak away in the middle of a brothel filled with spies seemed a little out of his depth. The best thing to do would be to just go to the show."
        "So he waited until Lia began to usher the audience into the area with the stage."
        "As she led him in, the girl turned back to him."
        if liaAttitude == "polite":
            lia "Right this way, Sir Rowan. Ill make extra sure you get a good seat."
        else:
            "Right this way, Sir Rowan."
        jump shayaShowDance
    "Create a distraction.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan slid over to where the mercenary captain with the long cape was sitting. The man didnt even notice when Rowan placed its fabric over one of the softly burning sticks of incense. Then, it was just a matter of waiting."
        lia "Sir! Your Cape!"
        "A few minutes later, the man turned to find a small flame sprouting from his back. The cape had started to burn. Critically, it got the attendants attention fixated enough on him that she rushed over. Now was his chance."
        if avatar.skill_roll("stealth", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Rowan made extra sure not to make any noise as he snuck past the desk and slid the door open. Without any eyes on him, he made it into the back hallway."
            "He crept along silently, searching for signs of movement. On one side, he found the entrance to what seemed like a changing room with numerous tall mirrors and locked chests."
            "Near the back of the hall was a room protected by imposing and ornate locks. The vault for profits, perhaps. But, who knew what else could be back there?"
            "The final room was a combination of living quarters and an office that must have belonged to Shaya. He double checked to ensure he wouldnt be discovered here, but it seemed like the brothel keeper had already departed for the stage area. "
            "The room was as fancy as any in the brothel. It was filled with furniture, including numerous recliners, a low table, and a work desk. The bed in the far corner was large enough for numerous people."
            "He also took a brief note of the alcove on the back wall that included a small stage. For private performances, perhaps?"
            "To start, he made his way over to the desk. If there were any valuable tidbits of information, theyd be here."
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            "But, his search rapidly proved fruitless. Most of what the desk contained were records of various stripes, mostly associated with the brothel itself. It seemed that any actual secret intelligence was kept somewhere more secure. Perhaps that room in the back?"
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "What he did find that piqued his interest was a ledger she kept of her own personal clients. Not a large book, for the most part. It seemed a prostitute of her standing dealt with a few clients of high standing, rather than a large quantity of lesser clients."
            "What did stand out to him, however, was the dates in the book. All of them were recent, from the past 2 years."
            "Why only so many clients recently? She was old enough that she could have plausibly started years before that. Had she simply not had a significant clientele before that point?"
            $ shayaClue15 = True
            $ shayaClueScore += 1
            "Rowan looked around the room. Perhaps he could find something else of note?"
            menu:
                "Search her bed.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan stopped at her bed and searched around to the best of his ability. He had to be careful, so as to not disturb the state of the sheets."
                    "He noted, with slight amusement, that she hadnt made her bed. He hadnt thought her to have much of a lazy side before."
                    "Searching beneath the mattress and the sheets offered nothing. It seemed that she didnt put much stock into under her bed as a hiding place. He did find a pair of crimson silk panties, however. From how crumpled they were, it seemed theyd been worn recently."
                    menu:
                        "Sniff it":
                            $ released_fix_rollback()
                            show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
                            "Rowan smirked and placed the panties to his nose to get a whiff. Once hed had his fun, he snuck them into the same exact spot hed left them."
                            $ avatar.corruption += 3
                        "Put it back.":
                            $ released_fix_rollback()
                            "Rowan shook his head and placed them back in the exact spot hed found them."

                    "With a sigh, he made sure the bed was in the exact same state hed left it."
                "Search her changing corner.":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan went to the ornate wood carved changing screen and looked behind it."
                    "To no surprise, it was a mostly sparse segment of the room, with a few cabinets on a side table. Prominently there was a small chest with jewelry in it. Bangles, golden beads, even a few piercings. Though, from its small size, it was unlikely it was her main jewelry chest."
                    "Another small chest next to the table held a few quick outfits. Mostly a few pieces of lingerie, likely in case a client wanted her to wear them."
                    "There was a small tray with a few types of makeup in place. Some of it was black eyeshadow, of the sort that hed heard was popular in Qerazel. But, that tray was fairly sparse."
                    if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 5,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                        "Rowan raised an eyebrow. When hed stopped by the general changing area, hed seen large makeup trays along with any of the open chests. Looking sexy was such a vital part of their job, after all. There was almost none here by comparison."
                        "Did she have more makeup somewhere else? Then again, makeup didnt require taking up space as jewelry or outfits might. Why would the most important courtesan have less than any of the others?"
                        "Thinking about that made him notice something else. The absence of mirrors was curious. There was a small hand mirror for makeup on the table. But, no other reflection. Hed expected mirrors on the other side of the changing screen, but there was nothing."
                        "The changing area for her girls had such large mirrors. Why werent there any here?"
                        "Rowan stroked his chin. Perhaps she rarely felt she needed a mirror? Or makeup too for that matter. Was she so confident in her own beauty?"
                        "Well, considering the way she looked, why shouldnt she be confident?"
                        $ shayaClue16 = True
                        $ shayaClueScore += 1
                    else:

                        "Rowan sighed. Nothing else here either. It seemed this entire risky excursion might prove a pointless risk."

            "Shaking his head, Rowan ensured that everything was in the exact place hed found it before his search."
            "His little scouting mission complete, Rowan crept back towards the lobby. With some luck, the show would not have begun by now. Too bad his search had been for nothing..."
            jump shayaShowDance
        else:

            "Rowan had put a hand on the door handle before the effort ended in failure. In opening the door, there was a loud creak."
            lia "What was that?"
            "She only failed to catch Rowan because he ducked under the desk before she could turn her head. He swore under his breath. But, that likely represented the end of his espionage efforts. Lia was looking right at the door now."
            "He was forced to sneak back into the crowd of waiting men. At the very least, hed still get a chance to see Shayas show"
            jump shayaShowDance


label shayaShowDance:


scene cg219 with fade
pause 3

"A cheer roared out amongst the crowd. Shaya lowered herself into a squat behind the onyx cock and rubbed her crotch from base to head, in a rhythmic motion, steadying herself with her right hand."

show cg220 with dissolve
pause 2

"It was a dance, and the cock was her partner. She shifted position, dancing around it. At one point leaning over so the entire audience could stare down her top while rubbing her behind against the fake cocks surface."

show cg221 with dissolve
pause 2

"This posture, positioned as if she was being taken from behind, was the one she settled into. What followed was the most provocative display of all. She rolled her hips up and down and even let out a long low moan."

show cg222 with dissolve
pause 2

"At first it was slow, She rolled her head in a circle and faked a long moan. But, as she went the dance became more frantic, almost leaping in place."
"She concluded the dance by jumping, a simulation of an orgasmic spasm, and spinning in a circle to wrap her arms around the prop. When she came to a stop, it was with her arms wrapped around her onyx co-performer and body pressed to it like a lover."

show cg223 with dissolve
pause 1
show cg224 with dissolve
pause 3

scene bg24 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

"When the music came to a halt, a cheer went through the crowd. How could they not love a performance like that? Roman himself could attest to its effectiveness."

if shayaShowFirst == True:
    "This Shaya hed never seen before, this vixen on stage, let out an appreciative purr. She basked in the attention of the crowd. "
else:

    pass

"But, Rowan didnt bother to approach the stage or try to talk to her. Shaya was working. As soon as the performance was done, men were calling out from the seats asking to be first in line. Shaya walked into the crowd and threw herself into the arms of a hungry looking mercenary."
"Rowan stood up and made for the exit. But, even as he did, he looked back at Shaya in the moment before she disappeared into the silks of the back rooms. She was eyeing him as well. Once more he could only suppose she was smiling."

if shayaShowFirst == True:
    $ shayaShowFirst = False
    scene bg9 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "That night, before anything else, Rowan sat down in the chair by his desk. The segment of parchment hed drawn up the day he met Shaya was in his hands."
    "{i}Who is Shaya?{/i}"
    "Rowan frowned and started to write."
    "{i}Shaya is{/i}"
    "But he could go no further. He hadnt really answered that question, had he?"
    if shayaClue15 == True:
        "He put down some notes on what he discovered from his excursion back in her chambers. A few details from the notes that he found in her desk, for example."
        "The one detail that stood out to him the most was the absence of client records until relatively recently."
        "Perhaps those records were hidden somewhere else? Maybe her training had taken more years than hed anticipated? Or maybe she just hadnt had any high calibre clients until the recent past?"
        "But, surely a courtesan of her beauty and training must have had some high profile clients even when she was still new?"
        "On his parchment, he jotted down a question."
        "{i}Where are her original clients' records?{/i}"
        if shayaClue16 == True:
            "He almost folded the parchment back up before he remembered another detail particularly worthy of note. It had almost slipped his mind, amidst other thoughts."
            "{i}Why doesnt Shaya keep much makeup or any large mirrors?{/i}"
            "At the time, it had seemed odd. After having seen her performance, and the near perfection of her beauty, it felt damn near impossible."
        "When he finished, he slid the parchment back into its particular hiding spot and slumped down in his chair. Somehow, he felt no closer to understanding who Jezeras mysterious friend was. Perhaps hed get another chance to learn more in the future?"
        "Certainly, there were less exciting ways to spend an afternoon than learning about the glamorous brothel keeper by exploring her perfumed halls..."
    else:
        "Rowan let his hand with the quill fall to his side. He really hadnt discovered much about her today, had he?"
        "His main observation had been."
        scene cg219 with fade
        pause 2
        scene cg220 with dissolve
        pause 2
        scene cg221 with dissolve
        pause 2
        scene cg222 with dissolve
        pause 2
        scene cg223 with dissolve
        pause 1
        scene cg224 with dissolve
        pause 3
        scene bg9 with fade
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan frowned and brought his quill back to the parchment."
        "{i}Shaya isradiant.{/i}"
        "Then, he tucked the parchment back in its book and retreated to bed. He had a lot of important things on his mind that he needed to...work out."
else:

    pass

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

label helayna_path_choice:

$ helCuck = True

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind bg9
show helayna naked happy behind bg9

"Rowan awoke to the sound of sheets ruffling slightly. Helayna was in bed next to him, fast asleep. She must have been tossing in her sleep."
"He sat up and looked down at her sleeping form. The curve of her body, the way her hair streamed down her shoulders."
"Earlier, the two had talked once more about her desire to be more helpful to him. In recent weeks he really had been considering her request. Hed trained with her, but hed also tested her like Jezera had told him too."
"He still couldnt escape her words to him."

show jezera happy behind bg9

je "The only way to make her happy is to make her your slave."

"But, was that really true?"
"One option would be to listen to Jezera. Accept that her brain had been entirely rewired and put her into a role more fit for a woman constantly sexually charged. Perhaps even indulge in some of the vices Jezera was suggesting"
"...Or he could listen to Helayna and try to train her back up. It might be a long road, but her devotion to him was total. If anyone in the world could help her re-learn to fight it would be him."
"And as Rowan sat there, eyeing the rise and fall of his lovers chest, he came to an answer."

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan walked down to the upper floor where the twins' quarters were located. He stopped at the doorway and knocked on the door. She wasnt going to be happy about this. But, even if it probably could wait, he didnt feel like it couldnt wait."
"No response. He knocked again."

show bg14 with sshake

show jezera naked happy behind bg14

je "If the castle isnt under attack, then whoever woke me is going to pay."

hide jezera
show jezera naked happy at midright with dissolve

"The door swung open, and out came a naked and snarling Jezera. But, once she saw who it was, the anger was replaced by surprise."

je "Oh. Rowan."

"She flashed a grin."

je "Are we finally at the stage of our relationship where you come crawling to me in the middle of the night now?"
je "That little red head in your bed must not be happy about this."

"She tilted her body to the side, making it hard for Rowan not to notice her nudity and the sexy curves that nudity revealed."

je "But then again, since you still roll about with your original little red head around, she cant be too surprised."
je "Not that I mind, of course. Come in."







scene bg18 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera naked happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan followed Jezera into her lavish quarters. As he did, he couldnt help but notice a lump on her bed under the covers. He couldnt tell, though, if it was a masculine or feminine state. With his mind more concerned by Helayana, he didnt care enough to check further."
"Rowan took a step forward and shook his head."

ro "Not tonight, Mistress. Im actually here to talk about that same red head. You gave me advice about her before. About what she could become. I wanted to talk about that."


"The moment he said it, the wicked grin melted from her face."

je "Thats what youre at my door in the lovers hour about?"
je "Oh hero, you can be such a disappointment sometimes."

"She shook her head at him, clearly disappointed. She snapped her fingers, and at once her normal red dress materialized on her body."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan stood still and in an attentive pose. Like it or not, Jezera held all the power in their relationship. He needed to be respectful."

ro "If you desire, I can return another time. I was just thinking about it now and wanted to speak to you while my thoughts were still fresh."

je "No no. Im awake now. We might as well make something of it."
je "Tell me what you arrived at. Did you take my advice?"

"Rowan coughed. Count on Jezera to get right to the most sexual element of a conversation."

ro "Well, I wanted to see if you were right for myself first."
ro "I sparred with her out in the courtyard. She still has great potential as a fighter, but the ring dangerously distracts her. She struggles to maintain concentration for more than a short length of time. It will take a lot of work before she she is competent as a fighter again."
ro "And I tried your...suggestions...in bed. Once more you were right. Shes inexperienced with the matter, but she seemed to enjoy a more servile role. If I wanted to make her my bed slave, I believe she would not protest too hard."

"Jezera rolled her eyes."

je "The fact that Im right is hardly news. I usually am. So now that youve run your little tests, what are you going to do about it?"

"Rowan looked down at his feet."

ro "She loves me. I just want whats best for her."

menu:
    "Make her your bedslave.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ helPath = "bedslave"
        jump helBedPath
    "Train her back into a knight.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ helPath = "knight"
        jump helKnightPath

label helBedPath:

ro "Thats why I dont think she can really be the knight she wants to be. At least until shes back to normal. And if what you said is true, then in serving me, she could at least feel useful."
ro "Valuable even."

"It had been the decision hed come to looks at her sleeping form. She looked so happy when she was in bed next to him. Far more so than her pained looks on the training field. Shed looked defeated. Despaired."
"Why have her slam against a wall over and over again? She had been naturally predisposed to soldiering before, but that just wasnt the case with the way her brain worked now. Shed be happier and more satisfied acting to her strengths."
"That hed enjoyed the test session before was neither here nor there..."

ro "I want her to feel that way. So yes, Ill go with your suggestion. Ill train her to be my bed slave."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"Jezera almost purred with delight. She clapped her hands together and beamed at him."

je "Excellent excellent, I knew youd see the wisdom of my words."

"Rowan nodded. The fact that choosing this appeased Jezera was only a bonus. Still, he had to be careful. The fact alone that Jezera wanted him to do it put Rowan on edge. She was almost certainly scheming something."

ro "But, Im doing it my way. Im not trying to break her or hurt her. No emotional manipulation. No damage to her self esteem. I might be making her my slave, but shes still my lover."

je "Yes, yes. Romance and caring and all your human nonsense. Do it right and you wont even need to break her."

ro "Alright. What do I need to do?"

"Jezera draped herself over the chair that she often used as a makeshift throne. Her leg bounced up and down to the rhythm of her whirring mind."

je "Head over heels for you. New to submission. Sexually addicted, but inexperienced. "

"She put a hand to her chin."

je "Your first step is train her in the basics of obedience and being on bottom. You must get her used to the idea of being compliant to your commands until its second nature."
je "If you start with the lighter stuff first, she wont balk later on when you give her more and more demanding commands."
je "Focus on positive feedback. Keep on reminding her over and over again that shes helping you by being obedient."

"He raised an eyebrow."

ro "Positive feedback is how you turn someone into a slave?"

je "A willing slave? Its the most important part. Or at least, stringing them along with little bits of it so that they jump along for more and more. Discipline when needed, of course. But, youre trying to coax her into submission, not beat her into it."
je "That fact is what makes my dear brother such a complete oaf. He can be manipulative when he really wants to be. But, most of the time he has the delicacy of a minotaur in a glass workshop."

if greyhideMet:
    ro "I imagine Greyhide is actually quite good at glasswork."
    "Jezera rolled her eyes and made a dismissive gesture."
    je "Unimportant. You understand my metaphor."
else:

    pass

"Jezera snapped and sat up in her chair. Her body was electric with excitement."

je "Actually, I have something on hand that might be useful in this situation."

"Jezera rushed over to a shelf. Rowan looked towards her bed. The lump moved slightly, but he still could not see the figure underneath. When Jezera returned, she tossed an ornate box on his lap."
"Inside was a leather collar with a metal ring bolted to the front. It had frills around the edges in a deep crimson."

je "Hrmmm."

"Jezera snapped again. Before his very eyes, the color of the material shifted into an exact match to the bedwear she had taken to wearing around."

je "There we are. Have to make it match that little purple number she trounces about in."

"Rowan glanced up at Jezera and then back at the collar."

ro "Magic?"

"He picked it up. Normal weight. Normal thickness. Yet, it almost certainly was laced with any number of enchantments."

ro "What does it do?"

je "Collars are about ownership, arent they? We put collars on dogs to show other people who they belong to. And since this particular dog is also another person"

"She giggled cruelly."

je "Its the result of an experiment of mine. Im not sure how easily I could whip up another one. But, while its around her neck it should induce a feeling of belonging and it should center her thoughts even stronger on the person who put it there."
je "I dont know how it would interact with the ring. But, I suspect it would allow you to further shape her lust towards your own ends."

"Rowan stared down at the collar. Such an effect would of course be helpful. But, it wouldnt exactly be out of Jezeras wheelhouse to include some other effect that was less obvious in the background."

ro "Thats all it will do? No transformations? No remote mind control?"

je "My dear hero, would I ever lie to you?"

"Rowan put the collar back in the box. He probably would give it to Helayna. It could easily have another enchantment, but if Jezera wanted to force another enchantment on Helayna, it was hardly as though shed need to resort to this trickery."
"Jezera had a few more pointers. Indeed, she was practically brimming with excitement at the possibility of teaching Rowan the tricks of the trade."
"But, before long he was starting to nod off. It was still late at night after all. A yawn convinced them that this was a conversation that could be resumed another time. When Rowan left Jezeras room, he took the box with him."

$ helPathChoice = False
$ helBedslavePath1 = True

jump rowans_chambers

label helKnightPath:

ro "Thats why I cant do what you said I should, despite the fact that shed probably accept. I cant train her to be my bed slave, or whatever it is you turn people into."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

"Jezera made a show of rolling her eyes."

ro "She asked me to help her become a fighter again. To be a knight again. I want her to not only be happy, but be proud of herself. No matter what it takes."

"It had been the decision hed come to looking at her sleeping form. She looked happy sleeping next to him. But, looking at her in that position felt like a betrayal. She wanted to fight for him. How could he stand in her way."
"He understood all that was arrayed against him. He understood that her brain itself no longer seemed wired like that of a fighter. But, in this world there were very many beautiful women. But, how many women who could outfight him a duel."
"He refused to tell her to give up on the one thing shed always based her life around. He refused."
"Jezera listened to all of this, and promptly yawned."

je "Well thats a surprisingly sweet sentiment. That said, I do have to wonder what this has to do with me and my precious sleep hours."
je "If you didnt want my advice before, I dont know why you might be here"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"She flashed the trademark grin that said she was scheming."

je "...That is, unless youre only saying that is your plan, but you want me to convince you in the-"

"Rowan risked upsetting her by cutting her off."

ro "No. I need your help. Helayna was right to come to you before. What made her this way was magic. That ring addled her mind. If there is a way to counteract that, then you hold the key."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Im afraid to say Im fresh out of keys. "
je "Ill tell you the same thing I told her, my hero. I dont understand the ring and its properties much better then you. The return of her mind at all was a surprise to me. I cannot remove it or dispel it."

"She shot the lump in bed a dark glance."

ro "Really, Im as much a...voyeur of that situation as you are."

"Rowan sighed. His heart pounded softly. There had not been many occasions hed been able to ask things of Jezera. This was going to be a challenge."

ro "I already knew that. But, I also know something else. You are the most powerful enchantress in this castle. Perhaps among the most powerful alive in the world."

"She laughed to herself, but he could see in her eyes that the flattery had been effective. Jezeras vanity was one bedrock he could count on."

ro "Maybe you cant do anything about the ring. But, if you tried you could come up with something to help her regain her focus. An entirely different enchantment. If not a way to free her from her lust, then to forestall it."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"Jezera draped herself over the chair that she often used as a makeshift throne. Her leg bounced up and down to the rhythm of her whirring mind. She really was taking the matter seriously."

je "An enchantment to forestall her lust...free her mind long enough to fight"
je "I suppose something of the sort would be possible."
je "But, you forget one thing."

ro "What?"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"She shot him a playful look. She looked like a cat whod just seen a mouse."

je "How exactly do you propose to get me to do it?"

ro "..."
ro "I wish to ensure that one of the most effective soldiers in the realm can take a spot at the head of your armies. Surely you understand why I would desire this, Mistress."

je "Mhm. One of the most effective soldiers.and one who wishes for nothing less then my head on a pike. Would you empower my enemies, Rowan?"

"She straightened up in her chair, and matched him eye to eye. Hed have to step carefully here."

ro "Never. I wish only for...well, Ive developed quite strong feelings for Helayna. Surely, you can understand why I want this for her. If that means I will keep her in check, then I can do that."
ro "You control me, My Lady. I will keep her in line."






"There was a moment of silence. Jezera didnt ease off from her intimidating posture even as she considered his response. Then she placed a single finger to her and started to chuckle."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "Very well. I dont have the brain power for these shenanigans at this hour."
je "So long as you keep the faith, I will provide you with a means to help her focus better in combat. It will help, but you think you can slap one enchantment on her and call it a day, then you dont understand enchantments."
je "Granted, you dont understand enchantments anyway."
je "Furthermore, if your toy raises a sword to me, there will be consequences. With that ring on her finger, I wonder how your pretty Helayna would fair in a room with a certain...pet of my brothers"

ro "I understand, Mistress."

"He breathed in deeply. That could have gone far worse."

je "So tell me, champion of the weak. How do you propose exactly to turn some half lust-mad slut back into a warrior?"

ro "Thats what I need to consider for myself."

"He started to rise to his feet."

ro "But, thank you. I know you didnt have to do this for me."

je "I dont have to. Youre right."
je "And if she doesnt perform in combat the way youve promised, I will be quite cross with you. I dont like being roused for your human nonsense."

"Rowan only responded by giving her a stiff bow."

je "Now get out. I want to sleep."

show jezera naked happy at midright with dissolve

"She waved off Rowan sharply. As she did, the outfit shed manifested dematerialized into the air. Rowan didnt dawdle though. For all the annoyance Jezera had shown, shed still agreed to help him and that was what mattered."
"But, even with her help that still meant he had to figure out how he was going to train up Helayna at all. That would be the hard part."

$ helPathChoice = False

jump rowans_chambers


















label helayna_bedslave_1:

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show helayna 2 neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan returned to his room, to find Helayna standing near the mirror. She was changing from her armor into the gown that shed taken too. He paused in the doorway to watch. He smiled softly at the small waves of her braid each time she moved. A small happiness."




"That was when he caught sight of something disturbing. A painful looking bruise on her ribcage. With how many hours shed been putting into training of late, its origin didnt need much explanation."
"It only made his choice the night hed spoken to Jezera clearer. This was for her own good."

ro "My love"

show helayna 2 happy at midright with dissolve

"Helayna turned around sharply, but softened at the realization of who was in the doorway."

hel "Rowan? I had not expect you yet."

"She threw herself into his arms. He felt her head nestle in mere inches from his chest. She could probably hear his heart beat. Rowan squeezed her tight. She was so young young...so eager"

ro "There is something I want to"

"He was cut off by a sudden kiss. He didnt refuse it, but after a second broke it off of his own volition."

ro "Wait. Before we begin, there is something I wanted to talk to you about."

show helayna 2 neutral at midright with dissolve

"Helayna blinked twice."

hel "Something you want to"

show helayna 2 happy at midright with dissolve

hel "You want to talk about my request right? To serve you in the field?"

"Rowan nodded."

ro "I did. Sit with me."

show helayna 2 concerned at midright with dissolve

"Whatever brightness of her expression the realization had brought her was snuffed out by that comment. But, to her credit she shuffled along obediently with him to the bed and sat by his side. Even in the midst of this, he noticed her glance briefly at his crotch. The ring was strong."

ro "I considered what you asked as well as I could. Thats why I went down to spar with you."

hel "I assumed..."

ro "Look."

"He exhaled sharply."

ro "Youre incredible, Hel. You always have been. If the ring didnt exist, youd still be one of the finest fighters alive. But, so long as youre bound by it youve got a ceiling that is too hard to break."

hel "I know its going to be hard, but I can still do it. I have to do it"

ro "But, you dont have to. You said that you wanted to be of service to me, right? You wanted to be useful? "

hel "And Im a fighter, the best way for me to do that is to fight at your side."

"Rowan shook his head."

ro "Right now you arent. And you wouldnt be much use to me dead. Would you?"

"Her expression darkened and she lowered her head."

ro "I think that you can still have what you want, though. If what you really want is to be useful to me, then there are still lots of ways you can do that. Ways that dont put you at risk."

hel "What do you mean?"

ro "I dont need a great fighter. The war itself will be won by the movement of armies. One powerful knight isnt going to move the dial far. But, you said you wanted me to have my rightful place right? To get the respect I deserve?"

hel "Thats one way of putting it."

ro "Well, for that I need a lover."

"She raised her head, meeting his eyes."

hel "What do you mean by that?"

ro "I need a way to help me remove my stress after long days in the field. Someone who I can take to bed and take my mind off things. A job youre already doing admirably, but could be more focused."
ro "But, its more than that. I need a public lover. A beautiful woman to drape over my arm publically as a symbol of status and prestige."
ro "A woman whose public and private obedience to me will make other people think that Im someone to listen to."
ro "...and perhaps...and only if its something youd be willing to do...be a warm body who can sleep with others at my command in order to secure alliances."

"Helayna frowned taking it all in."

hel "You dont want me to fight for you?"

ro "I want you to be the woman behind the man. Without whom much of what I do would be impossible."

"She seemed to respond better to that. Jezeras advice still sounded out. Helayna cared about him and wanted him to succeed. But, she also wanted to feel like she was a vital part in that success."

hel "What would I have to do?"

ro "For now? Just continue to trust me and act as my moral support. Nights like this are more important to me then you could ever realize."

"Helayna smiled weakly."

ro "But, were going to slowly work together so I can teach you what you need to know. How we should behave together in public, what our relationship will be like. Maybe some new and interesting tricks in bed."

"Helayna pressed herself to his side."

hel "Well, I can say for certain that last part doesnt sound so bad."



hel "But, what about your wife? What about Alexia? Surely youd want her by your side in public."
hel "Furthermore, shes already less than pleased with this situation. Surely if you want me to take on a public role like that, shed only grow angrier."

"Rowan nodded with a sigh. Managing his relationship with Helayna and Alexia was a pain. So long as she saw Helayna as a threat to her, she would never be happy."

ro "Alexia is a wonderful woman. But, she is not the right material for a public concubine. Shes lowborn. Sensible. Having her by my side wont inspire awe and jealousy."
ro "Youre young, beautiful, and high born. More to the point, youre devoted to me unceasingly. No one could fake the way you look at me. When others see that, theyll be right by your side. Youre the perfect concubine."

show helayna 2 happy at midright with dissolve

"Helayna said nothing, but blushed."

ro "As for Alexias temperament, Ill deal with her. With some luck, Ill calm her to you before long."

show helayna 2 concerned at midright with dissolve




"She twirled a curl of her hair with her finger slowly."

hel "Youre telling me I should give up on fighting. Everything Ive trained for my entire life."

ro "I know. But, its still a big ask. Taking the field. Fighting. Its all a part of me. But, I guess I understand what youre saying. I want to get better, but my brain just isnt...working right."

"She clenched her fist into a ball. Rowan tried to pretend that he couldnt feel a light turning off."

hel "I still want to train. Im still going to go out to the training fields in my free hours. But, if you think this is how I could help you best. Then Im just going to have to trust you."
hel "Im your woman, my love. Do as you will with me."

"They both exhaled softly at the same time. Rowan told himself that this was for the best. Helayna had to stay here with him. She would never be happy without being of use to him, and this was the best way to achieve that."
"He assured himself that this was the right path. That everything he was doing was good."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "I promise you, my love. If at any point you become uncomfortable with whats happening or dont think you can continue, just say the word stop and well end it right there. You have a choice in all of this."

"She nodded softly."

hel "Just stop? No special word or something?"

ro "Just stop. Nothing special. No frills."

"Helayna smiled weakly. Bless her, she was trying. "

hel "I can do that."

ro "Rowan got up from the bed, leaving Helayna to tilt her head incuriosity. He was going to his cabinet to retrieve the box that Jezera had given him on his visit."

ro "Theres something I wanted to give you to celebrate the occasion. "

"He returned with the box and opened it to her. Helayna carefully studied its contents."

hel "A choker?"

ro "A collar. A symbol of ownership. Im going to have you wear it at certain points as a way of signaling to others the fact that you belong to me. And to get you more into the mindset when were alone."

"She picked it up, tracing her fingertips along the edge of the fabric. Better to not say where it came from, lest she grow too suspicious of it. Helayna was not known for her love of Jezera."

show helayna collar neutral at midright with dissolve

"She unlatched the back of the collar and wrapped it around her neck. She sealed the clasp shut with a soft click. Rowan almost could have sworn he heard something else click with it. A sigh crossed her lips as she rested her hand on the decorated leather."

hel "...Ownership"

ro "You like it?"

"She nodded slowly."

hel "I do. I didnt think I would, but I do."

show helayna collar aroused at midright with dissolve

"She rose from bed, closing the distance between the two of them. Whatever dam the conversation had erected was opening. Her breath quickened. So did his."

hel "It really does feel like Im being marked as"

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Her lips hovered achingly close to his. Rowan felt himself stirring."

hel "...Yours."

"Rowan had to stop himself from throwing her to the bed and taking her right then and there. He had to remind himself of the advice hed received before. This wasnt just about fucking her. This was also about training her. He had to do a bit more to establish dominance first."

ro "I want you to do some poses for me first, my love. I want to see how you look in your new collar."

hel "You want me to model for you?"

ro "I do. Just be a good girl and do what I tell you."

"She bit her lip, but made no move to disobey. Rowan took a step back."

ro "You need to start by undressing. I want to see you in nothing besides your new collar."

show helayna collar naked happy at midright with dissolve

"She wordlessly set to work complying. With what little clothes she wore to bed, it was a quick task. The fine material pooled at her feet. It contrasted the sharp white of her naked skin. She tilted her hips and place her hands on them."

hel "Like this, my love?"

"Rowan shook his head."

ro "Good. But, lets do something with that pose. Spread your legs for me and put your hands on the back of your head. I want you to keep your back straight and your head up."

"She giggled softly, but moved to comply. With a former lifetime of martial prowess, she actually proved quite adept at holding perfect posture. She looked open and ready for him."

hel "Just like before, right?"

"His eyes focused in on the collar and the way that it seemed to frame her entire form. As her lone accessory it only stood out more boldly."

ro "Mhm. Just hold still. I want to get a good look."

hel "Of course, my love. Its only natural for one to want to see what belongs to them"

"Rowans eyes drifted down between her legs. There was no hiding her desire. Indeed, had he thrown her to the bed as hed originally desired, he probably would have found her a willing participant."

ro "Tell me, who's my eager slut?"

show helayna collar naked aroused at midright with dissolve

"She blushed a darker shade of red, but the twinkle in her eyes betrayed nothing resembling annoyance."

hel "I am."
hel "Im your eager slut."

"Rowan took a step forward."

ro "Keep your hands on your head."

scene cg559 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg559
show helayna collar naked aroused behind cg559
pause 3

"Rowan put two fingers into the ring on her collar and used it to tug her into a kiss. Her eyes first widened, but then closed once she felt the connection of their lips. To her credit, her hands remained in place at the back of her head."
"The simple details of their placement gave the kiss a different feel. She was passive and holding a strict posture. He had by the collar, controlling the movement of her head. He decided how long the kiss would last. Yet, she didnt seem to mind one little bit."
"The kiss broke and then started once more. She desperately went along with it, eager for more energy, more tongue. The worst of the rings effects may have faded, but she still had an omnipresent need for more."

hel "Rowan"

"She gasped out, breaking free of the kiss. His lips tasted like her. They were about to taste like her more."

ro "Keep holding your position. No breaking."

"He put on the most authoritative voice he could. In truth, he was worried it sounded like a child playing at command. But, if it did, she didnt seem to mind it. As soon as he issued the command, her muscles went taunt and she straightened her body up."

scene cg560 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg560
show helayna collar naked aroused behind cg560
pause 3

"That was when he sunk down to his knees, placing himself eye level to Helaynas eager sex. She kept her legs spread and didnt lean forward. Still he could feel her eyes follow him with eager interest."

hel "My love, you know I havent..."

"That was when he planted his tongue between her legs, quickly finding the hood of her clit. She let out a small gasp, but was otherwise obedient. Her posture held."

hel "Oh."

"After that it was a matter of work her slowly. This was not exactly the first pussy Rowan had eaten, and he knew what he was doing. He started with small movements at a slow and steady pace, to work her into it."
"But, once she was used to the pace, he picked it up. The pressure placed on her clit by the motion of his tongue only grew by the second. She let out a mewling noise, but still kept her composure."

hel "Ooooooh."

"The seconds turned to minutes. Rowan tasted her with all the pungent flavour that she gave off. His tongue brushed against her folds, taking in their texture..taking in the unique shape of her body."
"While at first her discipline had been solid, it soon started to crack. He felt a shake run up her leg, and was certain her posture was starting to slouch."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind black
show helayna collar naked aroused behind black

"Rowan leaned backwards, away from her soaked pussy. Indeed, it seemed that she was doing worse then hed feared. Not only was her entire body shaking, but one of her hands had drifted down to her side."

hel "M-my love...I..."

"The look of ecstasy on her face suggested she was finding it hard to focus on his earlier command. That would not do."
"He reached around her body and planted a hard slap on her rear. The blow sounded out through the room, along with Helaynas surprised gasp."

ro "Posture. You have to remember your posture. I told you to say still."

"Helayna bit her lip, but rushed to bring her hand back behind her leg. Her cheeks burned with shame."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind black
show helayna collar naked aroused behind black

"It was only once Rowan had made sure that she straightened her posture that Rowan resumed the task of getting her off. Whatever relief that the pause had granted, was erased almost immediately by the sensual assault of his tongue to her sex."

hel "Fuckkk."

"His tongue arched and flared in her folds. He could full the extent of the effect on her. She was shaking. He could feel it even between her legs. Her entire body from her forehead to her clit was doing it."
"The loudest sound in the room was her breathing. It had started to come out as shallow pants, punctuated by intense gasps and moans."
"She was getting close. Everything about her reactions seemed to suggest that if he kept going just a little bit further, she would cum. Which is why he stopped."

hel "Huh?"

scene bg9
show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show helayna collar naked aroused at midright with dissolve

"Rowan stood up to meet Helayna eye to eye. She let out a long and frustrated groan. Hearing it gave Rowans heart strange butterflies."

hel "What? But, I was right about to cum"

"Rowan leaned in close to his lover and whispered softly in her ear."

ro "Youre going to cum when I cum. Not before."

"She bit down on her lip and nodded softly."

hel "Does that mean, youre about to fuck me?"

ro "I am. But, theres one thing first."
ro "I need you to go on the bed, place your hands directly on top of the head board, and stick your ass out. Can you do that for me?"

"She nodded softly."

hel "If you insist, my love."

"He watched her saunter over to the bed, swaying her ass back and forth with each step. It wasnt subtle at all. She was calling him over to take her."

show rowan necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan made his way back to the cabinet hed drawn the collar from. His clothes were thrown off piece by piece on the way there."

ro "Just hold still. Ill be right there."

"He pulled out something else hed stashed away for this occasion. A bit of rope from the supply shed. Helayna shot a curious look over her shoulder, but demurred when she saw him returning."

hel "Afraid Im going to escape?"

"Rowan put a hand on her thigh, letting it slowly glide up and down. Her skin was so incredibly soft. It was almost surreal."

ro "No. I just want to hold you"

"He set to work on her hands, binding them to the head board."

ro "Right in place."

"She wiggled her rear and tested the bonds he was working on. Rowans skills with rope were purely practical from his army days. But, the utilitarian knots he learned from his army days worked here. Mostly."
"Helayna winced."

ro "Are you alright?"

hel "Yeah. Just a little tight over there."

"Rowan loosened the knot where she specified and kept going. Helayna let out small sounds every so often. Grunts while testing her bonds or little sighs signaling her impatience."

ro "There we are."

"He leaned back, surveying his work and his prize. Helayna was kneeling on the beg near naked and pulsing with need. The ring on her new collar jingled softly. Her hands remained firmly bound to the headboard by clumsy but effective knots. Rowan smiled."

hel "You have me right where you want me, my love. Please. Please. Just take me already. Fuck me. Im begging you."

"If she insisted."


scene cg254 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg254
show helayna collar naked aroused behind cg254

"Her pleading was cut silent by the sudden intrusion of Rowans cock into her. Her words were cut off by a sharp gasp. He shoved himself deep into her folds, taking little time to warm up. Her pussy was soaked and already more than ready for something a bit harder."

hel "Yes. Yes. Yes."

"Rowan grunted and slammed into her with all of the might he could muster. Her body squirmed under him, but her movement was limited by her bindings. All she could do was energetically take his cock."
"Her words drifted off into an incoherent string of yelps and cries."
"He could see the way that lacking free movement, her fingernails dug into the headboard."
"There was a special way Helayna moved when she was fucked. The moment a cock entered her, her arms would flex, and her body would shake. Everything turned to movement and energy. Yet this explosive energy crashed into her bindings."
"It wasnt like Rowan had much time to reflect on that. Where shed been the first to throw herself entirely into it, Rowans studying demeanor broke entirely and now he was just in the moment. Rising the wave of pleasure as he plunged in again and again and again."
"They both threw themselves into the consumptive ecstasy."

hel "Fuck. Fuck. Im close. I cant hold it. I cant hold it."

ro "Then cum with me."

show cg254 with sshake
show cg254 with sshake
show cg255 with flash
pause 3

"True to his word, Rowan came a moment later. A shot of pleasure went up his spine, like electricity through his system. As he stiffened, whatever resolve Helayna had left simply vanished. She jerked widely, held down only by the rope and let out a long screech."

scene bg9
show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
show helayna collar naked happy at midright with dissolve

"The last few spasms played out even as the two settled down. Rowan lazily went to the ropes, and rather than bother untying it, just freed her with a quick dagger cut. Even while rubbing her wrists, she was already burrowing into him like a cat."
"Wrapped in each others arms and each others warmth, they started to drift slightly."

hel "Did I do good? Did I do what I was supposed to do?"

"Rowan brushed her cheek."

ro "You were amazing, love. Youre wonderful."

"They continued to drift more towards rest. From the corner of his eyes, Rowan saw her brushing her fingertips along the edge of the collar. She would be happy with all of this. He was sure of it."

$ avatar.corruption += 5
$ helBedslavePath1 = False
$ helBedslavePath2 = True
$ HelOrgasmTraining = True

jump rowans_chambers
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
label helayna_a_cuckquean:

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
show helayna naked happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan laid back on the bed thinking about what he wanted to do tonight with Helayna. He considered the fetishes that he knew she had. As he lay there, an idea came to him."

ro "I think were going to do something different today."

hel "Yes, my love?"

ro "I think rather than fuck you...Im going to bring in another girl and fuck her instead."

"He leaned over and brushed her hair softly."


if helPath == "bedslave":
    ro "But, dont worry. You can watch, pet."
else:

    ro "But, dont worry. You can watch."

"Helayna flashed a dark grin. A normal woman might not be so keen on this declaration. But, Helayna was not a normal woman anymore."

"Who will Rowan fuck in front of Helayna?"

menu:
    "A Castle Maid.":




        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump helCuckqueanMaid
    "Perhaps Some Other Time.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        return

label helCuckqueanMaid:

if helMaidFirst == True:
    "Rowan sent off a quick message asking for a member of the maid staff to come and pay him a visit. Jezera had previously told him that he could always ask one of them to come around if he really was eager."

    if avatar.corruption < 30:
        "Rowan wasnt too keen on making use of the castle staff this way. It was always a gamble if they were even here of their own volition. But, Helayna really did seem quite eager for this, and Rowan was determined to make her happy."
    else:

        pass

    "A short time later, there was a knock on the door. Rowan opened it to find one of the castle maids behind it. She had dark hair and a swarthy complexion that wouldnt be out of place in the Dragons Tail. Rowan had seen her scurrying around the castle a few times before."
    "Helayna was laying back against the bed, softly toying with herself. She wanted to warm up first. Her fingers played with her clit, but kept the pace slow and soft."

    if helPath == "bedslave":
        "Her neck was bare. Shed asked if he wanted her in the collar before, but had decided there was little point today."
    else:

        pass

    maid "Good eve, Sir Rowan."

    "She gave a small curtsy."

    ro "Good eve. You understand why I called you here tonight?"

    "The maid looked past him to the figure of his lover panting softly as she toyed with herself."

    maid "I believe I understand."

    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        ro "And do you have a problem with that? If so, I can ask for someone else to come up."

        "The maid shook her head."

        maid "Not at all. I volunteered to be on call tonight in case one of the Masters desired me."
    else:

        pass

    "She walked into the middle of the room, giving a second glance to Helayna, and then began to unlace her frilly outfit. The redhead looked to Rowan expectantly."

    ro "Get on your knees for me."

    jump helMaidSex
else:

    "Rowan sent off a quick message to the castle staff. He now had a much better understanding of what they were willing to do, so there was less hesitation on his part."
    "Helayna was laying back against the bed, softly toying with herself. She wanted to warm up first. Her fingers played with her clit, but kept the pace slow and soft."

    if helPath == "bedslave":
        "Her neck was bare. Shed asked if he wanted her in the collar before, but had decided there was little point today."
    else:

        pass

    "There was a knock at the door, and when Rowan opened it, he found himself looking at the same maid with a swarthy complexion whod joined him in a show for his lover before. It seemed she hadnt had an entirely miserable time of it."

    maid "Good eve, Sir Rowan. Is this call for the same reasons as before?"

    ro "It is."

    "The maid nodded and walked into the middle of the room. She was already unlacing her frilly outfit."

label helMaidSex:

"Helaynas eyes followed Rowan. They followed his bodys movements, his reactions, his own eye line. He understood what they were searching for by now. How he reacted to this other woman. How he displayed power over her. Helayna thrived on that. He wouldnt disappoint."
"The maid was staring at his cock. She had these great big hungry black eyes. Her lips were slightly parted."


scene cg266 with fade
show helayna naked aroused behind cg266
show rowan naked aroused behind cg266
pause 3

"Rowan reached out and guided her down on to him. The maid eagerly took over the moment his entire cock was in her mouth."

hel "...Yesssss"

"The person who had the strongest reaction to this was not the man with a cock in an exotic beautys mouth, but the woman who was watching. "
"Before, Helaynas fingers had merely been teasing herself. But, the moment the other woman took in his cock, they attacked her clit with need."

hel "Fuckkkk."

"Rowan grunted softly and rocked his hips in rhythm with the maids tongue. The trained lapping of her tongue against its underside was a motion designed to bring pleasure, to speed up the release of his seed into her throat."
"The sound from the bed was wet and heavy. The slap slap slap of heavy rubbing. The sensation of it left Helayna twisting and moaning all over the bed like a woman possessed."
"Even the maid seemed to be getting into it. While bobbing up and down on his cock, a hand strayed between her legs."

hel "Fuck. Fuck. I cantIm going to..."

"Helaynas incoherent speech was overtaken by a loud screech. Her body shook like a woman possessed. There was even a jet of liquid that squirted from her cunt all over the bed sheets."

if helPath == "bedslave":
    "Watching the sight only made Rowan grow closer to orgasm in tandem with the eager sucking of the maid. Having her cum to the sight of him being blown by another woman was oddly...empowering."
else:

    "There was a strange rush at the sight of this. Was it strange that he felt an increased connection to her despite currently being fucking someone else?"

"A moment later, Rowan gripped the hair of the maid. There was that ever more common spasm, and then a moment later the familiar rush of pleasure. Spunk filled the maids mouth."
"He staggered backwards slightly."
"That was when the maid turned back to Helayna. She stood up and made a show of opening her mouth to the other woman. In essence she was forcing Helayna to look at her lovers cum in her mouth."
"The show had the desired effect. Helaynas fingers shot to life again with renewed vigour. In moments she was spasming all over again."

"Clearly a fun time for all involved."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
show helayna naked happy at midright with dissolve

"After that, came the afterglow. The maid offered to clean up, since they had made quite a mess. But, Rowan dismissed her again with a wave. She shot the two of them one last wicked glance as she left."
"Helayna was breathing heavily. Rowan went over to approach her."

if helMaidFirst == True:

    hel "Please...My love...Tell me that...tell me that you can have...any woman you want."

    "Rowan nodded softly. This was her kink. She got off on not feeling special. She got off on the idea of his power."

    ro "Any woman I want. Whenever I want. Youre just one of many. Maybe Ill even let you keep watching. Youd like that, wouldnt you?"
else:

    ro "You liked that, didnt you? You liked watching me fuck another woman."

    "He brushed his hand against her cheek."

    ro "And knowing I can fuck other women whenever I wantand make you watch whenever I want too."

"Helayna smiled. That was exactly what she wanted to hear. The kinky vixen."

if helMaidFirst == True:
    $ avatar.corruption += 5
    $ helMaidFirst = False
else:

    pass

return



label helCuckqueanLiur:

"Of course, there was one woman he knew in the castle who wouldnt say no to a chance to indulge in vice. As shy as the little minx was, Liurial had an insatiable side to her. Of course, it was to her that Rowan sent a request to come up."

if helCuckLiurSeen == False:
    show liurial neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
    "The door opened up shortly after. Liurial was scratching away at a parchment with a quilt. She didnt even look up to see Rowan until she was well into the room."
    liur "Ah, you have found time to talk about the reports from earlier? I had wished for your input before I put in a-"


    "Her eyes immediately fell on Rowans nude body...and the equally naked form of the woman with whom he was sharing a bed."
    liur "Oh."
    "As if on cue, her cheeks flushed."
    liur "If this is a bad time, I could come back."
    ro "Its not a bad time."
    "Liurial took a step backwards, eyes trailing between the humans. Had it even sunk into her why Rowan had called her? To his side, Helayna grinned and gripped his arm. Always so eager to see Rowan play with his food."
    liur "Was this request work related, Rowan? I had thought that it was regarding the matters we agreed to put off?"
    "Rowan stood up from bed, and walked towards her. Without his blanket to cover him, the fullness of his body was on full display. Liurials eyes fell right where Rowan thought they would."
    "He placed a finger to her lips. Liurial always had a way of drawing something sadistic out of him..."
    ro "It wasnt."
    show liurial aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Her eyes strayed back to the bed and the watching redhead."
    liur "But"
    ro "Yes?"
    liur "Youre with Lady Helayna and Im sure that-"
    "Helayna was near leaning over the side of the bed, like a cat watching a mouse parade through a dining room. She made no effort to disguise her naked bosom."
    hel "You neednt be bashful on my account, sweet lady. In fact, you are to be tonights entertainment."
    ro "She wont mind."
    "He turned back to Liurial and placed a firm, commanding hand on her back."
    ro "Will you, Liurial?"
    "Liurial started to form words, but thought better of it. It was only with a moment to collect herself that she took her large headdress in hand and looked to Rowan."
    show liurial neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    liur "I am to be...a show?"
    ro "Of sorts. Though, I think youll find plenty of personal enjoyment involved."
    ro "My sweet Helayna has a unique set of predilections. She likes to watch. I am sure that you of all people wouldnt begrudge a lady her own eclectic interests?"
    "His hand trailed upwards to her hair, fingers softly passing through the long blond strands. It was gentle. Not a threat, but a comfort."
    ro "You dont have to be shy, Liurial."
    show liurial aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Slowly, the elf began to nod. Rowan was there to steady her."
    if liurial_orgasm_control_on == True:
        liur "You havent let me cum in so long...If you played with me, I might"
    else:
        liur "We...we made an arrangement. You can use me how you wish"
    "But, before she could speak further, she was silenced one more by Rowans finger in front of her mouth. He smiled softly. This was going to be fun."
    ro "Shhh. Rest your lips. Youre not going to need many words tonight"
    scene black with fade
else:
    show liurial neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
    "Liurial walked in, parchment in hand. But, her expression shifted the moment she saw Helayna in bed with him."
    show liurial aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
    liur "Oh, I see where this is goi-"
    scene black with fade

"..."
show liurial aroused behind black

liur "Mffffff!"


scene cg660 with fade
pause 3

"Rowan found that playtime with Liurial always went better with a little restraint."
"So, once hed gotten her assent, hed rapidly set to work ensuring the helplessness of the petite morsel. First, he bound her wrists behind her back, then he used the rope to ensure the whole of her torso was tightly restrained."
"Then, hed set to work on her. Her mouth would have to be gagged, of course. It had been trivial to work a piece of cloth into a ball for the occasion. While he was at it, hed taken away her eyes as well. No need to let her see what was coming."
"When he was all done, he leaned back to admire his handiwork. She squirmed in her binds without a prayer of freedom."

scene bg9 with fade

show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

show helayna collar naked aroused at midright with dissolve



"Helayna leaned close. Shed watched transfixed throughout the entire process. When it was done, one of her hands drifted to Liurials rear, earning a muffled mewl from their captive."

hel "So helpless. And so much squirming too. It is as though she would explode from lust if you added so much as another tie."

if helCuckLiurSeen == False:
    "Her lips went to the side of Rowans ear. A hoarse, eager whisper strained out."
    hel "What will you do with her, my love?"
    "Rowans hand trailed down Helaynas side. His attention returned to his waiting lover. Yet, still he felt the high of having just tied up his blond pet."

    ro "Youre missing a key question. What am I going to do with you?"
    hel "Hmmm?"
    "Helaynas hand went to her collar, softly moving over its lacey exterior. Her eyes took on that strange empty quality that they so often did when she touched it."
    "Rowan went to get more rope."
    ro "It wouldnt be fair if our squirmy little elf was the only one a little restrained, would it?"
    "As he returned to the bed, he gave Liurial a firm swat on the rear. She groaned into her gag and wiggled in place."
    hel "One supposes there is truth in that. A good Master is a fair Master. Do with me what you wish with me, My Love."
    "There was not the slightest hint of resistance as he bound her wrists behind her back. Nor was there any as he worked a similar cloth ball into her mouth to gag her."
    "When she was ready, Rowan placed a brief kiss on her lips...then a cushion between her legs. That part was an act of mercy. She was going to need something to stimulate herself, after all."
else:










    "Next, it was Helaynas turn. There was no way she was escaping being bound too. She offered no resistance as Rowan bound and gagged her."
    "Again, he left her a pillow to sate herself with."




scene cg661 with fade
show liurial naked aroused behind cg661
show rowan necklace naked behind cg661

show helayna collar naked aroused behind cg661


pause 3

"First, Rowan added a little extra to Liurials bindings. He used a short strand of rope to add impromptu bindings on her ankles."
"Then, he lifted the elf slightly into the air. The girl weighed next to nothing, so he could hold her up with both hands without breaking a sweat. Blindfolded though she was, Liurial still responded with a confused groan."
"Rowans intentions for her could not have been unknown for very long. She most certainly seemed to feel it when he lined her up with the head of his cock. It even brushed teasingly against her lower lips."

liur "Mff. Mfff."

ro "Shh. Just relax. Im going to give you what you want."

"Then, Rowan eased his grip, letting her lower slightly. Gravity did all the work. The force of it rammed his shaft deep into her. At once, he was engulfed by the feeling of warmth and tightness."
"Liurial rolled her head back and let out a muffled scream into her gag. As much as the bindings would allow, she rolled her hips. She might not have had much freedom of movement, but her eagerness could not be contained."
"As a result, Rowan did much of the work. He raised and lowered her entire body, in the process totally setting the pace. "


hel "Mmmfh."
"Rowans attention was briefly drawn back to his bound lover. She was as red faced as Liurial and had begun to furiously rub herself against the cushion."





"Rowan felt his cock starting to twitch. It made him pick up the pace. Lifting and dropping Liurial with reckless abandon. It made the pressure rise at a steadily increasing pace. What had once been an eagerness had risen to a fever pitch."
"Each time he lowered the elf, a sound accompanied it. A squeak that went out right on cue."
"He slammed her down as hard as he could, plunging as deep in as he could. So deep he even hit the cervix. She answered with a long groan. He even could feel the shiver that shot up her spine."


ro "See this, Hel. Want it?"
"Helayna nodded furiously."
hel "Mff. Mff."
if avatar.corruption < 60:
    ro "Nope nope nope. None for you. You only get to watch."
else:
    ro "Too bad, Slut. Too bad. Youre not getting shit. Watch me. Watch me fuck her."
"He turned his head back to Liurial. But, he could still hear the defeated groan that muffled out from the corner."
if avatar.corruption > 59:
    "Rowan couldnt help smirking to himself."








"Rowan grunted to himself. The pleasure had slowly risen the longer and longer he used Liurials bound body as a sex toy."
"Besides, there was an aphrodisiac in the fact they had an audience. Helayna desperately fucking herself to the scene was only raising the heat. The more aroused she got, the more he felt it too. Like a circle flowing into itself."

hel "Ahh! Ahh!"

ro "Get ready, Liurial. Almost th-there"

"He picked up the pace further, throwing her entire body up and down with all of his considerable strength. Her head bobbed from the force of it."

ro "Almost"

"His breathing grew faster to match the pace of the furious movement."

ro "Almost"

hel "Mff. "


"Helayna and Liurial let out gagged moans in unison. "

ro "Almost"

"He felt the final rush. His arms moved themselves, milking her body for that last bit of sensation needed to close the gap."

ro "Yes!"

"With a long moan, he felt the tension explode. His arms shook, and Liurials body fell slightly. But, Rowan was too deep in the sensation to focus on it."
"From the corner of his eye, he saw Helaynas work to a frantic finale. The sight of him finishing was enough to bring her over by itself."
"He blinked a few times. Liurial slipped slightly, spreading out on the bed with cum leaking. Low happy purrs emitted from her."
"He blinked a few more times. Helayna had fallen forward, shivering and panting."
"An enjoyable way to spend the evening for everyone involved."
""

scene bg9 with fade

show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

show helayna collar naked happy at midright with dissolve



"A short time later, Liurial had been cleaned up and sent her off. Helayna giggled at the sight of the timid kiss that the elf had given him on the way out."
"Shortly afterwards, they were curled up in bed together."


"The gag, like Liurials, was long forgotten on the floor of the bedroom."

if helCuckLiurSeen == False:
    hel "Shes a fun little creature, isnt she?"
    ro "You dont mind me keeping another woman?"
    "Helayna laughed darkly and pressed closer to him. Her nipples brushed teasingly against his chest."
    hel "My love, I tolerate that you keep a {i}wife{/i}. Why would I care if you have a pet?"
    "She slid up in the sheets, pressing her lips once more to his ear. Her voice came out in a lustful whisper."
    hel "Besides...my man should have other women. I dont want some one woman wimp."
else:

    hel "My word. That elf is certainly an exciting spice for the bedroom, isnt she?"
    "He gave a small chuckle."
    ro "Im sure shed say the same about you, by this point."

"Rowan turned back to Helayna. The look in her eyes said that she certainly would not have been opposed to being his round two, right then and there."

$ helCuckLiurSeen = True
return





label jackhammer:

$ HelOrgasmTraining = False

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

show helayna collar neutral at midright with dissolve

"Helayna stood next to the supply chest with an unsteady expression. This was the third time theyve run this training, and the prior two times had not gone to plan."
"Rowan wore a focused expression and had his arms crossed over his shoulders. He could be nice, but if he wasnt stern, the training would not work. He needed to radiate strength. He needed to look like he thought it would work."
"By comparison, Helaynas posture was asymmetrical and askew. She stood naked, except her new collar, and held one of her arms limply to the side while the other held it."

ro "This time, I think we'll pull it off. The prior attempts were just training runs."

"She looked down to her finger and the black onyx that encircled it."

hel "If you believe, it will help"



hel "You can count on me, My Love. I'll give it everything I have!"

"Helayna slowly sank down into a kneel. The posture was one Rowan had taught her. Back straight, chest held high, and knees spread apart for ease of access between her legs."
"Rowan went down into a sitting position behind her. He positioned himself close enough to her that they were nearly touching body to body. The only point of contact though, was a single hand he placed on her shoulders."

show helayna collar naked aroused at midright with dissolve

"Helayna shuddered. Even his a single touch was enough to get her breathing fast."
"The posture and the plan were both well known from the prior attempts. It had been a training exercise that Rowan had came up with to face down one of the more persistent problems. Something that was getting in the way of his slave-lovers obedience."

ro "Ready?"

"She bit her lip and nodded."

ro "Begin."


scene cg605 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg605
show helayna collar naked aroused behind cg605

"Helayna sank a hand between her legs. The room rang out quickly with the sound of her fingers flicking and toying with her clit."
"A normal woman would have taken some time from first touch for the intensity to grow. But, when it came to sex, Helayna was no longer a normal woman. Her dampness grew fast. So too did the speed of her hand. "
"She was not merely playing with herself. She was fucking herself."

ro "Good girl. Hold steady."

"Helaynas breath had already turned to gasps. Her hips rocked and bucked. After three or four disorganized motions, she found her rhythm. Then she was pumping and thrusting at the air as though against an invisible cock."
"Rowan was used to this by now, though. How many times had he seen her lose control? For Helayna, lust was energy. In a state like this, she could break furniture with her movements. She was like a sexual sledgehammer."

hel "Rowan...Ah... I'm getting there. Closer."
hel "I..I don't know if I can hold back."
hel "Oh, fuck...fuck"

ro "You have to hold on, Helayna. Use everything you have. Every last bit of restraint. You don't have my permission to cum."

"She squirmed."

hel "R-right. I"

"Despite her words, Rowan could see the dam breaking already. Rowan could even see little droplets of liquid dripping on the wood floor beneath her. Her hips were rolling and rolling like a cart going downhill."

ro "Hold it. Hold it."

hel "Oh fuck. Fuck. Fuck me. Fuck."

"She was thrusting her hips wildly now. Even the intense rhythm of before had broken down to random violent thrusting."

hel "Helayna, you have to stop. Helayna."
hel "You have to"


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"It was too late. A massive current ran up Helaynas spine, with spasms and shakes following in its wake. A scream pierced her lips, and she fell forward with such violent force that she had to throw out her hands to steady herself."
"The force and the suddenness of it all threw his hand from her shoulder."

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    "Seeing her in such a state, hyperventilating and still shivering seconds later, he couldnt keep his straight face. His eyes opened with worry, not as her trainer but as her lover."

"Rowan sighed weakly. The training had failed again. She wasnt able to keep control of her lust, even when he ordered her otherwise."

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    ro "I'm pushing you too far, aren't I?"
    "Rowan thought back on his conversation with Jezera. He didnt trust her when she said this would actually help Helayna. Why had he believed her? She truly seemed incapable of maintaining discipline with that ring around her finger."
    ro "I'm sorry, Hel. I just don't know how we're going to beat the ring. Perhaps it was stupid to even-"
else:

    ro "Youre never going to progress if you keep failing like this."

hel "I can go again, My Love."

"Helayna looked back over her shoulder. She was hyperventilating and shaking. The room smelled of lust. Yet, the determination in her eyes was impossible to mistake."

ro "You can? Youre sure?"

hel "I don't want to give up. You're my everything. I would do anything to escape your disappointment."

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    ro "I'm not disappointed."
else:

    "Rowan remained silent."

hel "I just want you to be proud of me. Proud of your woman"

"He sighed. There was no dissuading her from it. Already worked up, the next loss in control would only come sooner. But, it was not in Helaynas character to be dissuaded when she set her mind like this."

hel "Please. One more go?"

ro "Okay. One more go."

"Rowan turned her words over in his head. Proud of his woman...His woman. Perhaps he was going about this the wrong way. Orders might not be enough."
"Helayna lifted herself back into the kneeling position. It let Rowan grab her again. But, this time, he grabbed her by the back of the neck. His hand wrapped around the back of her collar."

ro "This time, try repeating 'I belong to you.' Do it over and over."

hel "You think it will help?"

ro "I'm sure of it."

"It was time to see how this collar of Jezeras would handle itself when faced with the full force of her magically induced lust."


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hel "I belong to you."

"She breathed the words in a whisper. With Rowans hand in place, her fingers returned to their proper position between her legs."

hel "I belong to you."

"Despite her higher starting point of arousal, Rowan did notice an immediate change. Before, her back had started to slump when she first touched. But, now her back was staying straight."

hel "I belong to...oh...you."

"A shiver ran down her spine. Already Rowan could see the pattern forming again. The rising lust in her body and the increasing desperation of her movements. "

hel "I b-belong to you."

"The pace of it was faster this time. She was already so worked up that she seemed to move from wiggling all the way to desperate thrusting in the span of a minute."

hel "Can...can I cum, My Love?"

"Her ass wiggled backwards towards him."

hel "Oh fuck. I'm so close."

"His grip tightened without even thinking. He was losing control of the situation again. She was going to go into a full frenzy any second now."

ro "No!"
ro "Remember, you have to keep on saying it. You belong to me."

"The forceful way he said it seemed to break through. For a split second, she froze in place. Long enough to break her from the erratic movements of her berserk lust."

hel "Oh..Oh Right. "
hel "I belong to you."

"Her touching and grinding resumed again, only now at a pace closer to when she first started. Still energetic and aroused, but steady and controlled now."

hel "I belong to you."

"A small gasp escaped her lips."

hel "Oh."

"Her fingers moved at a fast pace. Rowan kept up with her hand intently. He watched as it pumped in and out. He was so close that he could almost feel the way that the speed of her breathing shifted to match the speed of her hand."
"Rowan focused his gaze intently on her. She could start to lose control again at any moment. He needed to be ready."

hel "I belong to you."

"He waited. Her back was still firm. Her pace was still steady."

hel "I belong to you."

"Was she actually doing it? Even as the pace increased, even as he could tell she was moving closer to another fever pitch, she continued to hold herself to a simple rhythm."

hel "I belong to you."

"Had this been the key all along? Rowans mind swam with the possibilities. So long as he was able to use direct control methods and reminders of belonging, hed be able to-"

hel "Oh fuck. Fuck."
hel "I belong to you."

"She jerked her hips forward hard. For a moment, Rowan was worried she was about to spontaneously cum."
"She didnt, of course. But, her brief period of control was over. Now her hips were shaking back and forth with a desperation so intense, Rowan was half sure shed try to turn around and hump him."

hel "Please. I'm losing my mind. Please. Let me cum."

ro "You have to keep on going. We have to keep it going. You're doing well. You're making me proud that you belong to me."

hel "I...I am?"

"Rowan almost brushed her back to reassure her, before stopping himself. In all likelihood, more touch would only make her self-control worse."

ro "Yes. Keep going. Keep going."

"She sighed inwardly. Still, she could not get a grip on her body. She still was thrusting and squirming like a mad woman."

hel "I belong to you."

"And yet, despite her state, she was not actually going over. It was as though she were riding the edge. A dangerous wave was washing towards shore, but she was atop of it. Rowan marveled. How many times should she have gone over by now? Five? Ten?"

hel "I belong to you."

"Rowan silently pumped his fist. A little bit more. He didnt think shed be able to hold forever at this pace. But, just a little bit more and the test would be an unqualified success."

hel "I"

"Her body suddenly made another dramatic jerk. Just like the one from moments earlier. Again, Rowan recoiled, believing her orgasm had hit."

hel "Fuck me. Fuck me. Fuck me."

"For a few seconds, she waved her hips back and forth. Her posture was totally broken. She was nearly lying forward. There was the sound of splashing as she shoved three fingers at once in her dripping sex."
"But, that proved the last dying gasp of her ability to resist. Rowan was hardly surprised when, a few seconds later, she came."
"No ordinary orgasm either. It must have been strong, because she fell on her face again and juice squirted from her crotch. Some of it went on the leg of Rowans pants."


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"Now her arms were barely able to keep her up. They wobbled as though made from jelly. It was up to Rowan to pull her back into something resembling a kneeling position."

hel "I...I failed?"

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    "Rowan pulled her closer, going so far to wrap an arm around her in a loose embrace."
else:

    "He used the hand on her neck to stabilize her."

ro "You were amazing. You held out long after you'd normally have lost control. You had it this time."

"With some trembling, Helayna managed to bring a hand up to her neck. The tips of her fingers traced the soft material of the collar."

hel "Amazing"
hel "Good"

"Her eyes fluttered."

hel "I would never... never let this beat me. "
hel "Next time...more than amazing."

"Then her eyes went closed. For her, holding back orgasm had been a test of stamina akin to a cross country run. She was thoroughly spent."
"But, as she hung limp in his arms, Rowan was already analyzing the new data. She could be trained to maintain self control. It would just take work. Hed need to be careful not to wear her out like he had today though"

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"While browsing the supplies, Rowan noticed something out the corner of his eyes. He watched discretely for a moment, then another, and confirmed that someone was watching him from around the corner of the wagon."
"It was a young goblin woman, braided collar length hair, thinner body, and a bashful charm about her."

ro "(That looks like Min?)"

"The same shy girl from the dinner party who'd been so eager to 'service' him. She was giving him the same look from that night. Their eyes met for a moment, alerting her that she'd been noticed."
"She looked away quickly, then glanced back and licked her lips with a downward glance."

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"Her face then turned dark in embarrassment when she remembered that Rowan was looking at her and bid a retreat. Rowan considered going after her, but decided he'd best finish his work here at the caravan first."

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cla "... and that will be all?"

ro "Yes."

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cla "Thank you, come again."

ro "I'm sure I will."

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"On his way back over the bridge to the castle, Rowan noticed that a certain goblin was watching him from above, perched on the gate battlements. This time he kept his observations discrete and decided to pay the little girl a visit. The novice observer could use a pointer."

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"He quickly slipped up the ladder and crept to the girl's hiding place. When he stepped around to the nook below where he'd seen her perched, she suddenly popped out at the same time and ran straight into his groin."

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"No damage was done, it was just a light bump into his stomach, but the man unintentionally gave her a face full of his package."

ro "I thought you maybe wanted some help at spying without being noticed. I didn't mean to..."

"Min froze in place for a second, then started nuzzling the man's member through his pants and gave a hopeful look up with her lips parted."

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ro "... but if you want to do something else at the same time I don't mind."


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"The words were barely out of his mouth before dick was filling hers. It certainly wasn't that complicated to arrange things, her mouth was at crotch level while both of them stood there."
"She took his burgeoning erection and polished it twice to full hardness before taking it in as far as she could. There was a small contented hum once she got down all the way."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Whoa, easy there."
    "Min's eagerness had once again caught Rowan off guard. He glanced around the walls to see if anyone was nearby. That time at the dinner table hadn't exactly given much privacy."
else:

    ro "No complaints here."
    "A girl after his heart for sure. He put a firm hand on her head and lazily glanced around to see if there was an audience for their little lesson."

"There wasn't anyone on the walls, but there certainly were people on the castle bridge. If someone looked up, they'd only see Rowan standing there. However, anyone paying attention would almost certainly hear the sloppy sucking emitted by the girl hidden from sight."
"Min fumbled a bit, trying to worm a hand around and then under her subject's groin, but gave up after a few attempts and switched instead to cupping his balls and stroking his thighs."
"The man groaned under his breath and leaned back against the rampart. Min's head was now bobbing in a steady rhythm on his member with nary a need for him to direct her or lift a finger."

ro "Well, I did say that I was going to give a lesson on not being noticed. So, I suppose I should get started? Ah."

"She stopped bobbing a moment to dip her head under his member and give his balls a quick suck, then ran her tongue up his shaft. There was a smile on her face and she gave a quick nod before returning to work."

ro "The key when spying or eavesdropping isn't to stay out of sight, it's to not be noticed. Someone can see you just fine without realizing you're paying attention to them."

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"Once again Min swallowed as much cock as she could, then let out a cute little 'uh huh' around the obstruction. The goblin was a woman of few words, but the tremor had a big impact."

ro "Hng, paying att-tention..."

"She tried yet again to work her hand into his pants, this time managing to get to his backside and prod his rear."

ro "Yeah. So... do something you're supposed to be doing, watch them from the corner of your eyes, but, hah, don't forget to act like how you're supposed to."

"Finally she released him from her throat and returned to bobbing her head. It gave Rowan a second to catch his breath, but he was feeling himself start to build up."

"Speaking of which, movement caught Rowan's eye and he snapped his head to look at the source; a bird that had just perched a little ways from where they were."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "The distraction was not appreciated by Min, who swallowed his cock deep once more to regain the man's focus. It didn't quite work, but Rowan put a little extra into his grunt of pleasure and patted her head to make her feel better."
else:

    "Min huffed slightly indignantly and decided then was a good time to swallow his cock deep once more. Rowan rolled his eyes and pulled her down hard. If she wanted to swallow him, he'd obliged her."

"Her finger then entered his ass, finally making him return his attention to the goblin, to the sight of her cute face with adoring eyes, and of course his cock sticking out of her lips. She wanted him. Well, he could give himself to her."


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"Rowan jerked his hips forward a couple times and pushed over the edge. A little eep came from the girl when the first spurt of his seed went down her throat. Then another and another. She swallowed all of it without complaint."
"Only after Rowan had completely finished did Min even try for a gasp of air. The man idly wondered where she'd learned how to perform so well? He very much doubted that she'd been sucking too many goblin cocks like this or that her mother had whored her out on their travels."
"She was well on her way to being a fellacio star."


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ro "If you want any more tips, don't be afraid to ask. Or you can keep practising when I'm around so I can let you know how you're doing."

"She nodded eagerly with a glowing smile."

ro "I'll see you around Min."

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"Rowan ran into Cla-Min after he got down from the walls. She didn't say anything to him, just gave a sly wink before going up the ladder herself."

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"Rowan entered the forge to see Greyhide at his usual spot: bent over his massive anvil, hammering away at a piece of molten metal."
"He stopped at the entryway, leaning back to enjoy the view of the muscular bull at work. His hefty shoulder blades twisted and bent as he lifted and struck, lifted and struck."
"Beads of sweat collected in his pelt and matted his fur. He was a picture of masculinity: thickly built, well defined, driven in purpose and strong in action."
"Had Rowan never come to the castle, he would have never known how handsome a bestial creature like a Minotaur could be. He was still somewhat taken aback at how easily hed fallen for a creature nearly twice his size."
"But, he supposed, that was part of the charm of Greyhide: despite all appearances, he was an easy man to like."
"At last the bull noticed him, setting down his hammer with a smile as Rowan offered him a cloth. He gratefully accepted it, wiping at his brow to clear the sweat. There was a pleasant scent radiating off him. The scent of activity, of sweat and toil."

gh "Hello Rowan."

"Always the simple greeting. But it rumbled so pleasantly in his chest."

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ro "Greyhide."

gh "Do you need something?"

"Rowan felt a blush creep onto his cheeks."

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ro "...You could say that."

"Greyhide flashed him a glimpse of his wide, flat teeth. For a man as solemn as him, he sure liked to smile a lot."

gh "Ah, I see."
gh "Well, I have a few hours to spare, if I skip my lunch."

ro "I wouldnt want you to go hungry."

"The bull chuckled, letting out a great huff of air from his snout."

gh "You make for a better meal."

"He undid his apron and set it carefully aside, allowing his broad torso and upper body to come into unobstructed view."

ro "Its times like these that Im glad youre a vegetarian."

"Greyhide grinned."

gh "Mostly."

"The Hero of Rosaria stepped forward, putting a brazen hand upon the fur of Greyhides rippling chest. He traced the curve of the muscles downwards, like following the line of a dry riverbed towards the source."

gh "That tickles."

ro "Indulge me."

"Greyhide chuckled in that deep, sonorous voice of his."

gh "I did not tell you to stop."

"Rowans gentle touch trailed lower, across the chorded muscles of his midsection and around the curling foothills of his abdomen. He felt the Minotaurs large mitts settle upon his shoulders, enveloping them in his heat."
"Rowan looked up, feeling his tongue grow heavy in his mouth as the Bull smiled down at him. His big, brown eyes held steady to his own, a knowing twinkle causing Rown to unintentionally smirk."

ro "Whats that look for?"

gh "You are staring."

ro "So are you."

gh "I am just watching you."

ro "Staring {i}lustfully{/i}, you mean."

"Greyhides smile widened. One of his hands left Rowans shoulder, tracing down the flat of his back to grope his rear. His modest posterior barely filled the bulls palm."

gh "Maybe."

"He squeezed Rowans ass, to make sure he had his full attention. Their hands roamed across one another, taking in the length and scope of their bodies."
"The size difference was almost intimidating. Here was a being strong enough to lift a boulder, whose individual fingers were almost thicker than his wrist. Yet his soft, intoxicating touch was sending electric jolts of excitement up his spine."
"Rowan was hard, painfully so. Greyhide was not a subtle lover, but he made up for it with sheer vigor. Judging from the prodigious girth tenting his own trousers, the bull was just as excited."
"Rowan let out a moan as Greyhides thick fingers began to undress him. He moved with swift intent: unbuckling his armor and shedding him of his shirt with impressive dexterity."
"He was always so careful, so deliberate. To have such raw strength, yet be so delicate it only encouraged him more."
"Rowan leaned forward and hugged him, reveling in the firm feel of Greyhides body against this own. On a whim he wrapped his arms around the Minotaurs waist, and found that he could barely touch his fingers together from each hand on the other side."

ro "I want to see it."

gh "See what?"

ro "Dont play dumb."

gh "There are many things to see in this forge."

ro "You know what I want to see."

gh "Maybe. Point it out and I will get it for you."

"Rowan laughed. Greyhides obstinacy didnt come out often, but it did make for some frustratingly erotic foreplay."

ro "Fine this."


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"Rowans hands enclosed around the warm bulge beneath the beasts loincloth. He felt the turgid length with his fingers, working his thumb back and forth. Greyhides breathing sharpened."

gh "Ah, that."

"Rowan smirked, his other hand reaching lower to fondle the soft orbs of his nutsack beneath. Greyhide let out a low grunt."

ro "Yes... {i}that{/i}."

gh "I may need help reaching it."

"Needing no encouragement, Rowan peeled Greyhides clothing away, soon reaching the source of his investment. He pulled down the bulls loincloth, and his thick length was exposed to the air."
"It stood at full attention: a tall pillar of bestial virility. It was already aroused, leaning at the tip. Rowan took the bare length in hand and stroked it, marveling at the sheer size of the thing."

ro "How do you work when you get hard with this thing?"

gh "You dont. You find a way to make it go down, or wait until it subsides."

ro "So, no work for you then."

gh "For the time being."

ro "No matter, Ive got a better idea in mind."


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"Rowan bent down and planted a wet kiss onto the dripping tip. There was a sharp intake of air as Greyhide tensed up."

gh "You do not have to-"

ro "What if I want to?"

"The bull didnt respond, so Rowan returned to his tender ministrations. His hands began to move up and down Greyhides length as he planted kisses in descending staircase steps."
"Greyhide palmed his head, and Rowan got down on his knees, planting his mouth firmly against the base of his cock and licking upwards."
"He kissed the tip, licking in slow circles around the flat head of his dick. Greyhide let out a grunt: that low, masculine sound of pleasure pulled from the depths of his chest. The sound inflamed Rowans senses, and he redoubled his efforts."

ro "Whats it like being with a human?"

gh "Pleasant."

"Rowan chuckled, his hand reaching down to gently palm one of Greyhides hanging orbs before returning once more to a strong, steady stroke of his increasingly spit-covered cock."

ro "Come on, you can do better than that."

gh "Is this just to stroke your ego?"

"Rowan pulled back for a moment from his spit shining to look Greyhide in the eye."

ro "Does this look like the kind of thing most humans would take pride in?"

gh "Maybe. I do not know."

ro "Cute. Keep playing dumb, its not like I havent figured you out already, friend."
ro "Now, answer the question."

"Greyhide blushed, his head lifted skyward as Rowan went back to sucking his cock."

gh "I am not a man of words."

ro "Im sure if you put a little effort into it, youd be- {i}mwah{/i}, good at it."

"Rowan planted his lips firmly around the underside of his dick and swirled his tongue around in a sloppy kiss. It came away glistening."

gh "You are- {i}mmmh{/i} small. Fragile. I-Iam afraid to go too fast with you."

"Now they were getting somewhere. Rowan rewarded him by picking up the pace of his strokes. He clenched his fingers and began to jack Greyhide off harder."

ro "Why? Afraid youll hurt me?"

gh "Yes. Always."

ro "I survived a {i}Demon War{/i}, I think I can handle a bit of Minotaur."

gh "Its more than just a bit."

ro "Heh. {i}Now{/i} whos prideful?"

"Greyhides response was a pleasured moan. He leaned back, clenching his hands against the steadying weight of the anvil behind him as Rowan redoubled his efforts."
"With some difficulty, he managed to take a good portion of the head of his cock. He suckled on it like it was a tasty, oversized sweet, his tongue waggling back and forth as he lathered in as much of his saliva as he could."
"The taste was distinct. Greyhide had a certain flavor to him, that was different from others. It was almost savory. Pleasant to the tongue and arousing in the extreme."
"Unbidden, Greyhide began to speak once more."

gh "Y-you you make it much more pleasurable than with other Minotaurs."

ro "{i}Mmmh{/i}- why?"

gh "It is hard to explain. You are more aware than they are. You pay attention to m-my- {i}unf{/i}!"

"Greyhide tensed and jerked. His body went rigid. Rowan felt his cock swelling in his mouth as he built towards an orgasmic crescendo."

gh "Gods, right there! {i}Right{/i} there!"

"Rowan redoubled his efforts, bobbing his head up and down as he did his utmost to cram as much bullcock in his mouth as he could manage."

gh "You you are slower than they are. Soft. Less rough. Its like being teased with a feather."

"Rowan smirked, swirling his tongue in a slow circle around his shaft. A feather, eh? Perhaps he could tickle him to completion."

ro "Sounds like Minotaurs could use a lesson in subtlety."

"Rowan slapped the Minotaurs cock against his cheek and grinned. Greyhides large brown eyes stared at him, lidded and passionate."

gh "We could. Will you teach me?"

ro "Of course."

"Emboldened, Rowan gripped the Minotaurs cock in both hands and began to jerk him in alternating patterns. Greyhides mouth opened and he let loose what sounded {i}suspiciously{/i} like a stifled {i}moo{/i}."

ro "Getting close?"

gh "Very close."

ro "Where do you want it?"

gh "Anywhere."

ro "Heh, youre no fun."

"As enjoyable as their banter was, Rowan could tell Greyhide was only half listening at this point. No point in torturing the poor bull. He muffled his mouth with Greyhides cock once more."
"It only took a few more, strong strokes before Greyhide inhaled a sharp breath. It was the only warning Rowan got before he felt his jaw widen as the Minotaurs cock bulged, distended, then erupted with white, sticky goo."


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"Rowans mouth filled in an instant, and he pulled back unconsciously to avoid choking. He coughed twice, his mouth full of the sticky, salty taste of the bulls love."
"Secondary strands fired forth and hit his face, his eyes squeezing shut to avoid friendly fire. The bull grunted, holding firm to Rowans shoulders as came."
"Eventually, Greyhide himself angled the tip away, past Rowans shoulder. It wasnt in time to prevent him from a facefull of Minotaur cum, but at least the thought was there."
"Rowan watched with a sort of fond warmth as the bull came down from his orgiastic high. Greyhide was panting, his heavy chest lifting and lowering in rapid breaths as he tried to center himself."

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gh "That was-"

ro "Good?"

gh "Messy. My forge is soiled."

"Rowan chuckled."

ro "Have you seen my face?"

"Greyhide snapped to attention, recalling his sudden onset of passion. He hurriedly handed a chuckling Rowan the same cloth hed used to wipe himself off."
"Rowan gratefully accepted it, clearing his face from most of the leftover loving. He took a short inhale of the cloth and smiled. He could both smell and taste Greyhide at the same time. There was a salacious sort of pleasure in that."

gh "What of you?"

ro "What do you mean?"

"Greyhide gestured towards Rowans trousers, where a sizable bulge was resting in his pants."

gh "I have had my pleasure, but you have not."

"Rowan smiled. Though he has half naked, he had had the fun hed been looking for. Teasing Greyhide had been an experience unto itself, one he wished to continue again someday."
"Also after all that passionate touching he doubted very much hed last for more than a few seconds."

ro "Im fine. This was fun, for now."

"Greyhides eyes were apologetic. For all his noble grandstanding Rowan knew the look of a man about to fall off his feet from sheer contentment. Greyhide let out a tired sigh."

gh "Fine. You win this time."

ro "I always win, Greyhide."

gh "We shall see. Next time: its my turn."

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"Rowan wiped his eyes on the long trip up to his room. This weeks excursion back to Rosaria had been especially exhausting. He was happy to simply have a place to lie down in peace."
"But, peace was not going to be an option tonight."

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hel ".!"

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"Upon entering the room, he was greeted by the woman he shared the room with. Helayna immediately turned her head to the door. A happy gasp covered her face."
"Helayna didnt exactly look her very best. The maids had left food and taken it away, of course. But, she was still naked with uncombed hair and dried sweat and cum leaving her in a filthy state."
"Rowan caught himself staring at her naked body, and had to turn his glance away."

if mindlessFirstTime == True:
    ro "Not tonight, Helayna. Not tonight. I dont know that I can"
    "He walked over to his chair slowly and threw himself down. Helayna watched him silently at first but soon began to pad over to him on all fours. His pleas for a moment of respite did nothing to dissuade her. Did she even really process what he was saying?"
    hel "Mfff! Ah! ...Ah! R-ro."
    "She continued to pad towards him, half panting. There was no question what she wanted. Those unfocused animalistic eyes of hers were trained right on his crotch."
    "Rowan ran his hands through his hair slowly. The truth was that all of his adventurings had left him a tad pent up. Simply being in the same room with this shamelessly naked girl was only showing him the full extent."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "Would it be wrong to use this as an opportunity to have his way with her, yet again, while she was in this addled state? She was a person, damn it. It would be evil to use her as a receptacle for base desires."
        "...But, what if she wanted it too? What if not helping her with her own desires would be a form of torture?"
        "He desperatly wished the former version of her could be so he could ask her. But, she wasnt."
    else:

        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Hed been the one to claim her. Hed taken her as his own, at not insubstantial personal and emotional cost. Would it be so wrong to use her for a bit of stress relief? Especially when she was doing anything besides objecting"
    hel "Ahh! "
    "She pawed at his leg, almost the way a dog might. Rowans face darkened as he looked at her."
    ro "..."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Fine."
else:

    "Rowan walked over to his chair and sat down. Helayna followed, padding over on all fours right after him. He closed his eyes for a moment as if shed go away when he opened them. But, she remained. Exactly in the same pitiful state as the moment before."
    "He sighed. He really could still feel the tension from the previous weeks missions. The question of using her had already been answered."

ro "Open your mouth."

hel "?"

"She tilted her head. A long mass of messy red hair waterfall over her shoulder."

ro "Your mouth. I need it open."




"Clearly, he was going to need to take matters into his own hands. He leaned down and pressed on her lips with two fingers."
"That was enough to get it through her head. In moments, her lips were stretched wide and her tongue was dancing around his hand as if she had mistaken it for his cock. But, he knew she hadnt. From where her focus remained, she had to know exactly where it was."

ro "Youre insatiable. Do you know that?"

hel "..Ro.."


scene cg888 with fade
pause 2
show cg889 with dissolve
pause 3
show rowan necklace naked behind cg889
show helayna naked aroused behind cg889

"Rowan reached down and freed his cock from his clothing. There was hardly a second delay between Helayna seeing her prize and the pounce."

ro "H-hey!"

"But, she was already well past any desire to listen. Her head bobbed up and down furiously above his lap. Eager drool ran down the length to his balls. While the air was filled with the wanton sound of slurping."
"Rowan groaned at the sudden on-rush of sensation. The intensity of sensation had struck like an avalanche. His cock had gone from semi-flaccid to straining in an equal period of time. His hands went down to her head, to take some control of the situation."
"From the corner of his eye, he saw her hands sink down between her legs. Her own self-pleasure worked at the same vicious tempo as her efforts to extract his cum."
"Rowan sank lower and lower in his chair. His breath grew shallower. By now, hed regained some control of the tempo by using her matted hair as a handle. When she attacked at it too hard, he gave her a sharp tug to remind her to behave."
"For a few moments, he got lost in the moment. Helayna was such a silent partner, that it almost was like masturbating. He had to remind himself that this was a living breathing person whose face was being used as his fuck hole."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "...Helayna"

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    ro "...Yeah...thats good"
else:

    ro "...Take it. Yeah...take it"

"But, even as high as the tension got, Rowan did not yet tip over. The pace remained constant, like the tide of a relentless sea. But, it was not a sensation that finally did it."
"It was when she looked up, for just a brief moment. The wide empty eyes staring up at him. They were as blank as a fresh canvas. As focused as a bow. And when he looked into them, it was too much."

show cg890 with sshake
show cg890 with sshake
show cg891 with dissolve
pause 3

"He felt his cock let loose but didnt see it. It was totally subsumed in Helaynas mouth, and she didnt let up even as his full load shot down her throat. All he would see was her throat gulping rapidly, taking down every drop."
"Yet, even as he once more softened, her mouth didnt let up."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve
show helayna naked aroused at midright with dissolve

if mindlessFirstTime == True:
    $ mindlessFirstTime = False
    ro "Hey. I already came. You can pull back now. You can stop."
    "Once more, she didnt listen to him. She simply continued to bob her head on his spent shaft, while her fingers continued the desperate process of working her cunt."
    "Clearly, he would need to take some more drastic steps."
else:
    "Of course, she just kept on bobbing away, even with his entire load traveling to her belly. He knew by now that words alone would not be one it took to bring her to heel."

"In the end, he had to use force to get her to stop. What words couldnt do, a hand returning to her hair to pull her back managed. Still, all the lust addled woman did was lay back on the floor panting and writhing with fingers slamming into her sex."
"Rowan sank lower into his seat, eyes fluttering closed."

return





label wrapped_in_soft_silk:

scene bg24 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"When Rowan arrived at the brothel, the pretty young attendant at the desk bowed to him. Then, she gestured for him to follow her."

attend "The madam received your note, Sir. She has requested that you join her in a back room."

if shayaSilkSeen == False:
    ro "She didnt want to meet me herself?"
    "The girl didnt answer him. After a few seconds, he moved to follow after her."

"Rowan followed her deep into the bowls of the brothel. In the day time, the only ones who made use of it were the odd off-duty mercenary or orc seeking to make use of its services. As such, only the occasional room or segment was sealed off by curtains."
"Still, the place reeked of the familiar strong scents of incense and perfume. Women and men dressed in skimpy silks were at work on basic maintenance tasks in some of the rooms."
"Finally, they arrived at a doorway at the end of the hall. A full room, as opposed to merely a subdivision."

attend "In here."

"She bowed her head and turned away. Rowan didnt see her again after he went in and closed the door behind him."

ro "Ah."


scene cg916 with fade
pause 2
show cg917 with dissolve
pause 2
show cg918 with dissolve
pause 2
show shaya happy behind cg918
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg918

"Shaya was indeed waiting for him inside, but not in the way he had expected. She had tied herself down to the large bed by a web of silk strands. Her wrists were bound to the headboard, and straps running from her knees kept them apart. Her entire body was exposed to him"
"...Save for her face, still behind the veil."

if shayaSilkSeen == False:
    sha "Sir Rowan. I pray that Im to your likingI had wished to offer you a pleasant surprise."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "Rowans face went red. From this vantage point, there was little he could do to prevent himself from staring at her uncovered body. Her shapely breasts...the puffy cunt between her legs"
        ro "I...oh...yes. Definitely."
    else:
        "A grin slowly went to his face. His hungry eyes traveled from her shapely uncovered breasts down to her exposed sex. All of it wrapped up and placed on display for him."
        ro "Well that remains to be seen. I havent put this surprise to the test yet."
        ro "...But so far Im liking what Im seeing."
    "Rowan walked around the bed slowly, Shayas eyes trailing him the entire way. The rope job was well made. Normally, silk restraints would be easy to escape from. But, the knotwork here was genuinely secure."
    "He brushed a hand over the silk strand binding her ankles together. Of course, in the process, that also meant his hand meeting her ankles."
    ro "You must trust the one who tied this. Its very secure."
    sha "Of course I do. One normally tends to trust themselves."
    "Rowan trailed his hand up her thigh."
    ro "You did this to yourself?"
    sha "My art is pleasure. Bondage, self-bondage included, is just another weapon among my arsenal. Let us say that I am very well trained and go no further."
    "She smirked faintly, albeit Rowan had to strain to see it through the fabric covering her face."
    sha "But, you neednt worry about such things, Sir Rowan. Is it not a more pertinent question...what you plan to do with me?"
else:

    "Rowan approached her bound form slowly. His hands went down to his hips."
    ro "The bondage again, huh? Should I be concerned that youre running out of ideas already?"
    sha "You did not seem to protest it in prior engagements, from what I recall. Besides, sometimes a client craves novelty...but also familiar pleasures at others. The foolish search for imperfect novelty at all times is an intermediates mistake. Balance in all things."
    sha "After all, do you much mind?"
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "Rowan slowly shook his head."
    else:
        "Rowan smirked to himself"
        ro "I suppose not."
    "He slowly approached her and placed a hand on her thigh. It was simply an act of taking in sensation. A test of just how miraculously good her perfect skin felt in his hands."

"Soon, Rowan was kneeling on the bed, with her body stretched out in front of him. His clothes had been quickly and haphazardly discarded on the floor. His cock stood steady, awoken by the sight of the woman bound in silks."
"At first, he simply teased her with his hand, but that was proving too slow."

sha "You neednt worry...about my please...do as you will"

ro "What if I {i}want{/i} to worry about your pleasure?"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Here, let me do this."
else:
    ro "In fact, I have an idea thats just going to make you positively melt."


scene cg919 with fade
pause 3
show shaya happy behind cg919

"Shaya was about to open her mouth to reply, but it soon became apparent that there would not be much more conversing. Rowan lowered his face between her legs and worked his tongue into her sex. Soon his tastebuds were overtaken with the pungent taste of a female body."
"But, the act of cunnilingus had a unique character with a bound woman. She could not close her thighs around his head or use the position to a dominating advantage. Instead, she was left to writhe and squirm at the workings of his mouth."

sha "Uffff."

"As he worked her body, his familiarity with her grew. It was not long before he found a certain little nub and began to center all of his attention on it."

sha "Oh!"

"To another woman, so much attention to that one sensitive area might fast move from pleasurable to unbearable. But, Shayas moaning and futile shaking never seemed to grow. If there was one woman who could handle a spot of overstimulation, it was her."
"She rolled her hips as much as the tight bindings would allow. Her chest had slightly more leeway, however. So she was free to arch her back, breasts rolling side to side to the pace set by his tongue."
"The bed creaked beneath them as it bore the strain of her unconscious struggling. Drool and feminine juices dripped on to the sheets. Likely not the first time theyd been sullied with that particular mixture."
"Once he was sure that she was good and ready, Rowan finally returned to his kneeling posture. If he continued much longer, his jaw would have locked up."
"Shaya squirmed in bindings. The veil moved up and down softly, as it was softly blown by her panting breaths."

sha "You want...more...Im totally available to you. I know...I know you want to fuck me. Totally in your power."

"His hands found her hips. His body aligned with her. Hard steel lined up perfectly with a sheath. The heat of her sex radiated all along its surface."

scene cg920 with fade
pause 3
show shaya happy behind cg920
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg920

"Rowan closed his eyes. Then he shoved himself into her."

sha "Mmm. Rowan."

"Rowan threw himself into the task. All the foreplay had left her opening eager. And the act had the effect of working him up as well. Within moments of penetration, he was pistoning at full speed."
"And Shayas body proved perfect for its task. Her sex was the perfect mxiture of tight but receptive. Every thrust was met with the right sensations."
"Of course, that was not to discount the human factor."
"Shayas movements might have been limited by the soft silk bondage. But, her hips still rolled to Rowans pace. Flexing and pumping to offer as much sensation back to him as her bindings would allow."
"In any restriction short of total immobilization, shed have been able to offer at least some force back."
"Sweat ran down his back. His hands dug harder and harder into her hips. In this state, Shaya herself seemed to fade away. She could have said something, and Rowan wouldnt have heard her."
"Instead, it became a matter of action and reaction. He would thrust and she would thrust back. He would grab her soft flesh and she would yield to touch. She was here for him to use."

ro "I..."

"His eyes fluttered. A wave of pleasure was building. He could not hold on much longer"

ro "Fuck."


show cg921 with sshake
show cg921 with sshake
show cg922 with flash
pause 3
show shaya happy behind cg922


"He came deep inside of her, filing her throbbing cunt with his hot seed. Pulling out he admired his handiwork as cum oozed out of her, as she lay breathing heavily on the bed."

sha "I...I hope I was pleasing, Sir Rowan"


if shayaSilkSeen == False and shayaClue6 == True:
    scene bg24 with fade
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    show shaya happy at midright with dissolve
    "A short time later, Rowan had mostly recovered. Hed wiped his seed from Shaya, but she remained in her bindings. He had almost released her when an idea struck him."
    ro "I still have you helpless here, dont I?"
    sha "Considering another diversion, Sir?"
    ro "No. Just"
    "He gestured to the veil covering her face. The one thing that had remained hidden from him."
    ro "...If I wanted to remove that veil and see your face, there would be no way for you to stop me, would there?"
    show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve
    sha "I would be very displeased if you were to do that. Suffice to say, your arrangement with {i}Jezeraca{/i} does not cover such an act."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan retreated slightly, offering a slight smile to help disarm her. He hadnt expected such a strong reaction."
    ro " I am not going to do it. Im not. I simply wanted to point out that the opportunity existed."
    "He felt something pat his arm and looked down to see Shayas hand. It took him a moment to realize it was not still in the restraint."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    show shaya happy at midright with dissolve
    sha "{i}Had the opportunity existed, Rowan?{/i}"
    "Shaya rose from the bed. In a matter of seconds, she had worked her way from the wrist bindings. Now she was in the process of undoing the restraints to her ankles."
    sha "But, worry not. As you said, it was merely a joke. I understand."
    "Rowan blinked softly. She could have done that the whole time"

if shayaSilkSeen == False:
    $ shayaSilkSeen = True

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
label beastly_booty_call:

scene bg25 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan committed to his usual rounds about the castle, collecting the weekly reports from each lead of the various departments and observing new progress made."
"He finished his rounds in the breeding pits, where Draith was bent over his desk, tucking the papers into a thin pile. He looked up at once as Rowan knocked against the doorframe."

ro "Hey, Draith. Finished with the reports?"

show draith happy at midright with dissolve

if experimentalNatureSeen:
    dra "Mhm. Here they are, Rowan."
else:

    dra "Mhm. Here they are, sir."

"Rowan accepted the reports, briefly scanning the pages before sticking them into his thick file. There were lots to look over, and he wasn't particularly eager to do so."
"Draith stood and hesitated by the edge of his desk, toying with a stray piece of fluffy white hair."

dra "Was there anything else you'd like to do while you're here?"

if beastlyBootyCallSeen:
    "Rowan eyed up Draith's lithe body with interest, recalling the feel of his smooth, pale skin under his hands during his last visit. The dark elf shifted in place, his exposed thighs all but taunting the hero."
    "Excitement burned inside of the hero. Draith looked almost as excited for a repeat of Rowan's last visit as he did."
else:

    "Rowan rose an eyebrow, considering. He {i}did{/i} have some spare time, after all-- especially if it meant putting off some tedious paperwork."
    ro "Was there something you had in mind?"
    "Rowan gave him a lazy, amused smirk. Draith shifted, the bulge in his shorts obvious as he spread his hands back against the desk, parting his thighs slightly."
    if experimentalNatureSeen:
        dra "A few things If you're in the mood, I mean, Rowan."
    else:
        dra "A few things If you're in the mood, I mean, sir."

menu:
    "Take Draith up on his offer.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "You know, I think I have a few minutes to spare. Why not make the most of it?"
        if experimentalNatureSeen:
            dra "Wonderful! I-I mean, I'm looking forward to it, Rowan."
        else:
            dra "Wonderful! I-I mean, I'm looking forward to it, sir."
        "The dark elf sat on the edge of the desk, swinging his legs tantalizingly over the edge as he smiled at the hero impishly."
        dra "Was there something you had in mind today?"
        menu:
            "Fuck him on the desk.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                if draithDeskFuck:
                    "Rowan observed the smooth curve of Draith's legs, recalling how nice they felt under his grip when he fucked him over the desk. The memory of watching Draith squirm underneath him while he pounded him on the workspace sent a pleasurable shiver through his body, hardening his cock."
                    ro "Yes. Now bend over; you know how this works."
                    "Excited, Draith got back into the familiar position, bracing his forearms against the tabletop as he stuck his ass out into the air."
                else:
                    "Rowan observed the smooth curve of Draith's legs, the way his ass spread out on the desk. He could already feel the curve of his buttox in his hands. Rowan's fingers twitched in excitement."
                    ro "Hm, why don't you bend over on that desk for me?"
                "Draith eagerly complied, climbing off of the desk and bracing himself by the forearms on the tabletop. His ass stuck out in the air, those tiny black shorts barely covering the round curve of his buttox."
                "Rowan felt up his ass from behind, running his hands over the shorts from the front and back. Draith moved along with his touch, wiggling against him."
                "Slipping the shorts down, Rowan pulled himself from his trousers and humped against the dark elf's ass. He could feel Draith's hole widening with anticipation, excitement growing with each buck."
                "It didn't take long for the hero to slip inside, Draith's tight hole welcoming Rowan's thick girth. The dark elf whimpered, jerking his hips back to meet Rowan's groin."
                "Rowan thrust back and forth quickly, his breath growing hot and heavy with each sudden thrust. The desk rattled underneath them, clattering against the stone as Draith moaned in tandem."
                "Harder. Harder. Draith writhed under the hero, his moans growing louder with each rough thrust."
                "Rowan's stiff cock twitched, the sound of the beastmaster's pleasure paired with the soft, pert flesh of his ass smacking against him sending the hero over the edge."
                "Rowan grunted as he came inside of the dark elf's ass, cum dripping out onto his purple thighs and the floor below. He pulled back, amused to find Draith had squirted his own white seed onto the side of the desk."
                $ draithDeskFuck = True
            "Recieve a blowjob.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan looked over the dark elf, admiring the soft curve of the beastmaster's plump lips."
                if draithDeskBJ:
                    "He could still picture the way they wrapped around his cock last time, taking him in fully down his throat."
                    ro "On your knees. You know how I like it."
                else:
                    "He could already imagine the way they would wrap around his cock, sucking on his girth until he pushed it fully down his throat."
                    ro "Get on your knees for me."
                "Draith eagerly complied, dropping onto his knees without hesitation. His eyes widened in anticipation as Rowan approached him, briefly rubbing his crotch against the dark elf's face."
                ro "Give me something to think about later."
                "Draith nodded, quickly pulling Rowan's cock from his trousers. He pressed his lips against the tip, kissing along the sensitive skin sweetly before taking an inch into his mouth."
                "Rowan shuddered, his hand instinctively coming down against Draith's head as the dark elf slowly inched him further into his mouth, his tongue lapping eagerly against the underside of his cock."
                "The hero jerked his hips forward, and Draith accepted the sudden girth with ease, widening his throat to accept his full length."
                ro "Fuck"
                "Rowan thrust in and out of the dark elf's throat, his balls slapping Draith's pale chin as the dark elf sucked him off."
                "Each flicker of his tongue sent another wave of pleasure through the hero, until he couldn't take it any longer. Gripping the elf's light hair, Rowan held Draith's head in place as he came deep down his throat with a low moan."
                "Draith whimpered excitedly around him, swallowing his load whole."
                $ draithDeskBJ = True
        "Rowan pulled away and the two quickly cleaned up and dressed, an atmosphere of post-pleasure hanging between them. Draith smiled up at the hero, dazed."
        if experimentalNatureSeen:
            dra " I look forward to giving you your next report, Rowan."
        else:
            dra " I look forward to giving you your next report, sir."
        "Rowan nodded, a smirk playing on the edge of his lips as he waved and bid farewell. When this was what his visits resulted in, he looked forward to the reports, too."
        $ beastlyBootyCallSeen = True
        return
    "Save it for another day.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan pressed his lips together, a hungry, desirable urge aching inside of him. It was so tempting"
        "The file of paperwork weighed down under his arm, a miserable reminder of everything he had to get done today. With a sigh, Rowan gave Draith a grim smile and held up the file."
        ro "Perhaps another day. There's a lot of work to be done, I'm afraid."
        "Draith frowned, his bottom lip sticking out in disappointment as he shifted back into a casual position."
        dra "Right. Oh well"
        "Rowan felt the dark elf's sad eyes on him as he turned around and walked back to his office."
        $ beastlyBootyCallSeen = True
        return





label xz_anal_training_1:

$ analTraining1Seen = True

if seenXzaratlsRoom == False:
    scene bg23 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show succubus neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Upon entering the Dark Sanctum, Rowan saw it busting with activity. For once though, there was no sight of the queen bee at the center of the hive. Rowan asked one of the cubi to come near, and inquired about Xzaratls whereabouts."
    succ "Oh, shes in her room. Youre free to come in, whenever you want. Mistress own words."
    if rowanFutaSuck:
        "Rowan arched an eyebrow. Hes only been to Xzaratl rooms once before, when Alexia first tried how it felt to have a cock of her own. He didnt have much time to look around the place back then. "
    ro "Thank you. Youre free to go."
    hide succubus with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft
    "The demoness bowed before the castle steward, and Rowan moved to a small door to the side of the main Sanctum hall."
    if rowanFutaSuck:
        "Xzaratls room was just as he remembered, only sparsely decorated. He saw signs of Skordred craftship on the walls, and noticed the lavish curtains Jezera ordered - but few decorations beyond that."
    else:
        "Curiously, Xzaratls room proved to be sparsely decorated. He saw signs of Skordred craftship on the walls, and noticed the lavish curtains Jezera ordered - but few decorations beyond that."
    "Some of the things {i}that{/i} did catch his attention was the massive bed at the end of the room, with long, pink curtains drawn, and a variety of bondage equipment. Considerable variety."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
    show xzaratl happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
    "And of course, Xzaratl herself, sitting at the center of the room, holding that pink orb of hers in both hands, cleaning it with a white cloth, clearly engrossed in the process."
    menu:
        "Watch her for a moment.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Xzaratl wasnt rushing, taking her time to clean the orb thoroughly. Long fingers rubbed the surface of the orb gently, holding it like a praised memento. The demoness had a soft smile on her lips, as if doing so was no chore at all. "
            if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 3:
                "Seeing the demoness handle the orb so gently He almost grew envious of it."
            else:
                "It was hard to believe a demon could be this gentle. Was this an act, to convince him of her good nature? Deception wasnt out of question, but It didnt feel likely. "
            "After a moment, he was starting to feel he was intruding on something intimate, and coughed to get her attention. "
        "*Cough.*":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            pass

    xz "Ah, gallant Rowan! I didnt hear you enter!"
    ro "I pride myself on my light step."
    if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 9:
        hide rowan
        show xzaratl aroused at center with moveinright
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "Xzaratl approached him to give him a peek on the cheek. Rowan turned his head to meet her, sealing their lips in a passionate kiss. He wrapped his hands around her waist, as her dizzying scent washed over him."
        "She let him hold her as long as he wanted, her tongue dancing with his. Finally, he decided it was high time to keep the conversation going, and reluctantly pulled away."
    elif RowanXzaratlInfluence > 3:
        hide rowan
        show xzaratl happy at center with moveinright
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Xzaratl approached him to give him a peek on the cheek. Rowan let her do so, wrapping his hand around her waist as the dizzying scent briefly engulfed him."
    else:
        hide rowan
        show xzaratl happy at center with moveinright
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Xzaratl approached him to give him a peek on the cheek. He patted her shoulder in a friendly manner, using the motion to politely hold her place, at arms length. She didnt seem to mind one bit."
    show xzaratl happy at center with moveoutleft
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    xz "Come, make yourself comfortable. How can I help?"
    "She took the cleaning supplies off the tables, inviting him to sit down. He did just that, then waited for Xzaratl to take her place as well. As for the matter he came for"
    $ seenXzaratlsRoom = True
else:

    scene bg23 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Again, Xzaratl was not in the main hall of the Dark Sanctum. He headed for her room, and opened it after giving it a polite knock."
    hide rowan
    show xzaratl happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    xz "Ah, gallant Rowan! How delightful to see you today! "
    if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 9:
        hide rowan
        show xzaratl aroused at center with moveinright
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "Xzaratl approached him to give him a peek on the cheek. Rowan turned his head to meet her, sealing their lips in a passionate kiss. He wrapped his hands around her waist, as her dizzying scent washed over him."
        "She let him hold her as long as he wanted, her tongue dancing with his. Finally, he decided it was high time to keep the conversation going, and reluctantly pulled away."
    elif RowanXzaratlInfluence > 3:
        hide rowan
        show xzaratl happy at center with moveinright
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Xzaratl approached him to give him a peek on the cheek. Rowan let her do so, wrapping his hand around her waist as the dizzying scent briefly engulfed him."
    else:
        hide rowan
        show xzaratl happy at center with moveinright
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Xzaratl approached him to give him a peek on the cheek. He patted her shoulder in a friendly manner, using the motion to politely hold her place, at arms length. She didnt seem to mind one bit."
    show xzaratl happy at midleft with moveoutleft
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    xz "Come, make yourself comfortable. How can I help?"
    "The cubi Mistress invited him to sit down at her table. He did just that, then waited for Xzaratl to take her place as well. As for the matter he came for "

label xzRoomDialogue:

menu:
    "Ask about anal training." if rowanAnalInterest:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump askAnalTraining

    "Request whipping." if xzaratlWhippingPromise or (alexiaWhippedRowan and avatar.corruption > 30) or (alexiaWhippedRowan and avatar.guilt > 30):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rowanXzaratlWhipping

    "You just wanted to see her." if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I just wanted to spend some time in your company. Is it a crime?"
        "To that, he could swear Xzaratls radiant smile could melt glaciers. "
        xz "Not here, not now, not ever. Ill stay by your side for as long as you want, gallant Rowan. Shall I make us some tea?"
        show xzaratl happy at center with moveinright
        "He nodded, leaning back in his chair, finally feeling free to relax for the first time in what felt like a week. Xzaratl stood up and headed for the teapot, her hand caressing his cheek as she walked past. "
        scene black with fade
        "He needed that. He really did."
        return
    "You needed a break.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Simply exhausted by the insanity of it all. I could use a breather."
        xz "I understand. Youre free to stay for as long as you need. Do you want some tea?"
        "He nodded, leaning back with a tired sigh. Taking a break under the guise of handling cubi business was not something he ever thought he would do."
        scene black with fade
        "But gods damn it, he needed one."
        return

label askAnalTraining:

ro "Well, do you remember what we discussed after Liurial stopped by with the questionnaires? The thing with the oil?"

"Xzaratls eye shone and her smile widened. Her hands disappeared in her dress, and a moment later, a small, round bottle sat on the table before him. "

xz "Say the word, and Ill show you pleasure you never thought possible, gallant Rowan. "

menu:
    "Gods, yes!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump analEagerStart
    "You want to say yes, but ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump analReluctantStart
    " Maybe not today.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        xz "Ah? I see."
        "The bottle disappeared as quickly as it appeared - as did the excitement in Xzaratls voice."
        jump xzRoomDialogue

label analEagerStart:

$ XzaratlAnalTrainingOneFinger = True
$ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
$ avatar.corruption += 3
$ rowanAnalEager = True
$ rowanAnalReluctant = False


show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "You were right about one thing - everyones god damn shy about this stuff, as if their masculinity could be shattered with a single finger."

xz "Trying new things can be daunting."

ro "Leading an army was a daunting new thing to try. Teaming up with the embodiment of Solansias will was a daunting new thing to try. Killing Karnas was a daunting new thing to try. "
ro "Letting someone touch your ass is not."

"He grabbed the bottle, he threw it up, catching it with ease as it fell down. He gave the demoness his most roguish grin, and presented it back at her. "

ro "Dizzying Xzaratl, will you do butt stuff with me?"

"The succubus looked like she was about to cry. She accepted the bottle with a respectful bow, and stood up."

xz "It will be my honor, gallant Rowan."

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

"He wasted no time in grabbing her by the hand, and pulled her to the large bed at the end of the room as he started to strip out of his clothes. He pulled the pink curtain away."

show rowan necklace naked at midright with dissolve

if seenXzaratlsBed:
    ro "I think Ive said it before, but that thing is massive, Xzaratl."
else:

    ro "That thing is massive, Xzaratl."
    $ seenXzaratlsBed = True

xz "For three people to sleep comfortably in. "

ro "As if youd let them sleep, girl."

"She giggled at his response, her eye shining with excitement. Rowan jumped onto the bed, kicking his underwear off, and Xzaratl wasted no time following."


scene cg1100 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg1100
show xzaratl happy behind cg1100
pause 3

"Still holding the oil, one of her hands lifted his leg. He moved the other aside with a grin, and soon felt another hand rest on his ass, her fingers gently massaging his posterior. One hand was placed on his chest, pushing him down into the bed."

ro "I know, but given your enthusiasm I dont intend to hold back."

"Her last hand wrapped around his head, running through his hair, as Xzaratl pulled herself up, resting her chin on his shoulder. She uncorked the bottle, and its content started to pour onto her fingers."

ro "You shouldnt. Youve been making some pretty big promises here."

xz "And I will keep every. Single. One."

"Her final word was accented by her pressing an oil covered finger against his anus, prodding it. He drew a long breath. It felt cold, but less than he expected. She spread it slowly around the edges, her other hand running her fingers through his hair. "

xz "Feels nice, doesnt it?"

ro "Youre a damn tease."

xz "I see. Then..."

show cg1101 with dissolve
pause 1
show cg1102 with dissolve
pause 3

"She thrust her finger inside, and it slid in with one smooth motion. Rowan drew a short breath, surprised at how easy she entered him. Xzaratl smiled, and pulled her finger away- "
"Only to thrust it in again. His insides clenched around her finger, but not painfully so. Rowan felt his body grow hot, and he wondered what aroused him more - her finger, or the feeling of her body against him."

ro "Are you sure youre not offering this for your own enjoyment? "

"Her supple tits pressed against his chest, Xzaratl rubbing them against him with every motion of her hand. They werent what he was here for, but it would be a lie not to say he wasnt enjoying their presence."

xz "Yours is all I think about. Here Let me show you."

"Her finger curled inside of him. In a moment, he threw his head back, a bolt of intense pleasure running up his cock."

ro "Holy shit-!"

"Despite his reaction, Xzaratl didnt stop her tender massage, her finger rubbing against that sensitive spot inside his ass. "

xz "And to help you get used to it "

"He let out a sudden moan as Xzaratl started to rhythmically thrust her finger inside his ass. His cock twitched like crazy, and there was this pleasant warmth spreading across his insides"

xz "Do you want me to add the second finger, gallant Rowan?"

ro "Do you - ah! - have to ask?"

xz " Maybe I just wanted to hear you say it."

ro "Look at you Suddenly playing coy."
ro "Fine. Put the second finger in, Xzaratl. And stop fooling around."

xz "As you command, gallant Rowan."

jump analTwoFingers



label analReluctantStart:

$ XzaratlAnalTrainingOneFinger = True
$ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
$ avatar.corruption += 3
$ rowanAnalEager = False
$ rowanAnalReluctant = True

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Well, I..."

"He felt his cheek redden, and he ended up looking to the side, ashamed to meet her eye. "

ro "Its not that Im not interested, but You were right. It feels like its not a particularly manly activity."

"Xzaratl reached through the table, her hands findings his. She held him, and he forced himself to look back. Her eye held nothing but understanding, her lips as always curled in a friendly smile."

xz "Gallant Rowan, you are the most valiant man to walk these lands. Your courage in the face of adversity is unrivalled, and your devotion to the chosen of your heart is worthy of songs."
xz "All men should look up to you. You have nothing to prove."

ro "Thats very nice of you. But it doesnt change the fact Im not sure if Im fully comfortable with it?"

xz "I understand. I really do."

"She leaned in, pulling him in, making him lean as well. Another set of her hands reached for his face, and cupped his cheeks gently."

xz "But tell me, gallant Rowan. You want this, dont you? Thats why you came here. Thats why you asked about the oil."
xz "Despite a part of you thinkinging this is not something a man should do You were interested enough to breach the topic again."

"He nodded. Her sweet fragrance wrapped around him like a veil, and his eyes felt drawn to her plump lips as she talked to him. All of this was true. But "

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

xz "Then let me show you there is nothing to be ashamed of. Well start slow. And you can stop at any point. "

show rowan necklace aroused at midright with moveoutright

"She rose up, and so did he. Still holding his hands, she led him to her bed. It was a massive thing, easily able to fit three people at once. With each step, her fingers undid his clothes, one by one. "

show rowan necklace naked at midright with dissolve

"As his shirt fell, her hands roamed his muscles, trailed his scars."

xz "Your body reflects your nature well, gallant Rowan. But just because its rough and hard, does not mean you cannot allow yourself to be delicate. "

ro "There arent many opportunities for that "

xz "That is why I want you to cherish this one. Lets make the most of this, gallant Rowan."

"Her bodice fell down, sliding down the silk sheets to the floor. Her hands guided him to lay down, and he sank into the soft sheets. A moment later, Xzaratl joined him."


scene cg1100 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg1100
show xzaratl happy behind cg1100
pause 3

"Still holding the bottle, one hand lifted his leg. He moved the other aside, and soon felt her fingers rest on his ass, gently massaging his posterior. Then one hand was placed on his chest, comforting him, and pressing him down into the bed."
"Finally, one hand wrapped around his head, Xzaratls fingers running through his hair. The demoness pulled herself up, and rested her chin on hhis shoulder. Her eye kept watching him, as she uncorked the oil, and poured it on her fingers."

xz "It will feel a little cold at first. Dont worry. It will soon pass. "

"He drew a sharp breath as her finger prodded his anus. The magical oil did feel cool, but less than he expected. Xzaratl spread it slowly around the edges, her other hands still holding him down, still running her fingers through his hair."

xz "Aaand"

show cg1101 with dissolve
pause 1
show cg1102 with dissolve
pause 3

"She thrust it inside, and it slicked inside in one smooth motion. Rowan let out a short moan, surprised at how easy she entered him."

xz "As I promised, gallant Rowan. The oil will make the experience as comfortable as possible. See?"

"He felt her pull away, and thrust in again, his insides clenching around her finger, but not painfully so. He felt his body grow hot, but couldnt say it was due to her caress, or because of how close Xzaratl was to him."
"Her supple tits pressed against his chest, and even though this was not why they were both here, it would be a lie to say he did not enjoy their presence."

xz "And now "

"Her finger curled inside of him. In a moment, he threw his head back, a bolt of intense pleasure running up his cock."

ro "Holy shit-!"

xz "Shhh Relax, gallant Rowan"

"Despite his reaction, Xzaratl didnt stop her tender massage, her finger rubbing against that sensitive spot inside his ass."
"These violent surges of pleasure did not grow any milder - but little by little, he started getting used to them, fighting the urge to thrust his hips up every time Xzaratl pressed her finger a little harder. "

xz "Feels good, doesnt it?"

ro "Y-yeah"

"Her finger uncurled, and she started to rhythmically thrust it inside his ass. A quiet moan left his lips - it felt better now. Far better. His cock still twitched like crazy, but there was this pleasant warmth spreading across his insides "

xz "Do you want me to add the second finger, Rowan? "

menu:
    "Yes!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump analTwoFingers
    "One is enough. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I mean If just one feels this good Im not sure if we should... "
        "Sensing his hesitation, Xzaratl leaned forward to kiss him on the cheek, her expression holding no disappointment. "
        xz "Of course. Well take it slow, as promised. "
        xz "Such experiences must be savoured. Relax, Rowan. Relax, and enjoy yourself."
        "The hand on his chest ran over his muscles, her fingers dancing over his body, as she kept fingering his ass. The pleasure was unquestionable - strange, a little wrong - but unquestionable."
        "For a moment, her finger left him, and she poured more oil into it, emptying it. She set the bottle aside, while her oozing, slick finger brushed against his ball."
        xz "Ill make you cum in a way only a man can. "
        "He gasped as her finger entered him again, but this time, her other hand caressed his sack as she kept thrusting inside of him. The feeling of warmth spread, and before too long- "
        ro "A-ah! "
        show cg1103 with sshake
        show cg1103 with sshake
        show cg1104 with flash
        pause 2        
        "The dual caressing proved too strong, and he found himself cumming, his semen hitting both of them. Xzaratl didnt mind one bit, laying another loving kiss on his cheek."
        xz "Should we stop here, gallant Rowan?"
        ro "Y-yeah Lets."
        "He was surprised by the reluctance in his own voice - just one finger suddenly didnt feel like it was enough, and with the way Xzaratl kept rubbing his insides, his erection didnt recede one bit."
        "But he made a decision earlier, and he would stick by it. The demoness waited a moment, as if hoping he would change his mind - the pulled away, her hands lingering on his body for as long as they could."
        "Rowan rested his head back with a sigh. Xzaratl came back a moment, a wet towel in her hand, and cleaned him up before handing him his clothes."
        scene black with fade
        show xzaratl happy behind black
        xz "Visit me again, gallant Rowan. My doors are always open for you."
        return

label analTwoFingers:

$ XzaratlAnalTrainingTwoFingers = True

"The sudden sensation of loss inside his ass was alleviated by Xzaratls soft body pressed against his own. She continued to caress him, a warm smile on her lips, as her hands applied more oil to her fingers."

xz "I would love to say this will double your delight, but it doesnt quite work this way. But it will let me show off my skills a little bit more. For that, I thank you, Gallant Rowan."

scene cg1101 with dissolve
pause 1
show cg1102 with dissolve
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg1101
pause 2

"He managed no witty response, only a soft grunt as she thrust her fingers into his ass again. Amazingly, he sensed no friction - only the slight pressure as they pressed against his inner walls."
"The demoness wiggled her fingers, twisting her hand, testing his limits. He let out a moan - was his body getting hotter? Was it the oils doing? Or was it just Xzaratls presence? Surely doing it with a succubus wasnt-"
"His musings were suddenly interrupted, as her fingers curled inside of him, sending a surge of ecstasy up his cock. He clenched his teeth, trying to stop a moan from escaping his lips."

ro "A-aaaah! "

"But it was no use, as Xzaratl didnt stop massaging his most sensitive spot. She kept going, two of her fingers rubbing the base of his cock from inside his ass, sending paralyzing pleasure through his whole body."
"There was no way to fight this. Her hands stopped him from bucking his hips, but-"

ro "Ah!!! "

show cg1103 with sshake
show cg1103 with sshake
scene cg1104 with flash
show xzaratl happy behind cg1104
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg1104
pause 2   

"It hit him unexpectedly - an orgasm both sudden and violent, his cock spurting white semen, droplets falling on both his and Xzaratls stomachs. And despite all of that-!"

xz "Keep cumming Rowan. Dont hold back."

"The cubi mistress kept thrusting her fingers into his ass, dragging his climax out. It took all of his self-control to stop himself from trashing in her hands, as his cock kept twitching, leaking even more cum."
" And even after it stopped, he still felt the pleasure radiate from below his belt. Allowing him a moments rest, Xzaratls fingers lazily prodded his ass, making him feel delightfully Filled."
"He drew a deep breath, and turned his head to address the demoness."

ro "Xzaratl "

xz "We can keep going, gallant Rowan."

"He blinked. Xzaratl golden eye shone with excitement, as her fingers wiggled in his butt, then pressed against his vulnerable spot. He hissed as his cock twitched again, already growing as hard as before."

xz "The true wonders of anal Is that you dont have to stop after the first orgasm. Its no magic. Its just how a man can reach the peak of pleasure As long as he keeps himself open-minded. "

if rowanAnalEager:
    ro "I know that- Why did you think I agreed to this in the first place? "
    xz "Then let me keep going, gallant Rowan. I can make it feel even better. "
else:

    xz "Let me keep going, gallant Rowan. I can make it feel even better."

xz "I want to show you a world of pleasure you didnt think possible. Its all I want from you. Its all I ever wanted from you, from the day I met you."
xz "Will you let me add another finger, gallant Rowan?"

menu:
    "Keep going.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass
    "Thats enough. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "You do that We might not get off this bed till midnight."
        xz "Would it be such a shame, gallant Rowan?"
        scene bg23 with fade
        show xzaratl happy at midleft with dissolve
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        "He chuckled lightly, but still found the inner strength to push her away. The demoness did so reluctantly, her hands lingering on his body for as long as they could."
        if rowanAnalEager:
            ro "Not particularly, but you know it is. Duty calls and all of that. "
        else:
            ro "Well no, but Lets not overdo it, shall we?"
        "She nodded her head, then went to fetch a towel, cleaning him up before handing him his clothes. They parted with a short kiss, and Xzaratl whispering in his ear."
        scene black with fade
        show xzaratl happy behind black
        xz "Visit me again, gallant Rowan. My doors are always open for you."
        return

if rowanAnalEager:
    ro "Since youre that sure of your skills "
    ro "Amaze me, Xzaratl."
else:

    ro "If you say it will feel even better "
    ro "Go ahead, Xzaratl."

$ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
$ avatar.corruption += 3

"Xzaratls beamed at his words, climbing higher and kissing him on the cheek, whispering feverish thanks into his ear. There was no hiding her excitement - not when it was pressing against his stomach, her cock pushing against her loincloth."

xz "You will not be disappointed. I promise you."

"With her horns obscuring his view, he could only partially observe as Xzaratl pulled her fingers out, and emptied the remainder of the bottle onto her hand. She set it aside with care."
"Then pushed all three of her fingers into his ass, making him grunt. They slid in with no resistance - but the force of her thrust still pushed him up a little."

xz "Just lay back and enjoy this, Rowan. Ill handle everything."

"The pleasant warmth of the oil overtook his whole body, putting him in a state of pleasant lethargy. Despite that He felt everything Xzaratl was doing to his ass. Every little twist and turn."
"He moaned out, and leaned back, Xzaratls hand still holding his head, her fingers lovingly running through his hair. "
"He let her fuck his ass with her fingers, all while her own cock pressed against his stomach"

menu:
    " Have her fuck you with her cock.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump xzaratlAnalTrainingFuck
    "Relax, and enjoy the ride.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "His world melted down, reduced to the sensation of her fingers claiming his ass over, and over again. Wrapped in Xzaratls loving arms, he let himself fully enjoy the warmth and softness of her body, for as long as he could. "
        "And it proved to be a while. Like a master craftsman working on a grand project, Xzaratl immersed herself fully in her work, showering his ass with care and affection he didnt think possible."
        "Time and time again, her gentle massage brought him to the edge, causing him to shower both of them in cum."
        ro "A-aaah! Ha. "
        "Always, she gave him a moment to rest afterwards - a moment she used to caress his ass, or run her fingers up his cock or around his balls. Always, her fingers caused him to go hard again within minutes."
        xz "Enjoy yourself, Rowan. Youve earned it."

        "Then, the process would repeat. Again, and again. "
        scene black with fade
        "Until exhaustion took him."
        jump analTrainingEnd

label xzaratlAnalTrainingFuck:

$ XzaratlAnalTrainingAnalSex = True
$ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1

ro "Xzaratl Lets- ah! Lets take it a step further."

xz "Four is a little much- "

ro "I want your cock inside of me, Xzaratl."

"It was always a delight to see the cubi mistress freeze in surprise, stopping her thrusts for a moment as she looked up, uncertain if she heard right. "

xz "Ah, Rowan, thats "

ro "I know what I said, Xzaratl."
ro "Or do you want to hear me beg? "

"She hesitated for a moment, something unreadable passing through her eye."

if alexiaBecomesLikeXzaratlSeen:
    if rowanFutaAnal:
        if RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesomeRowan:
            "A moment later, she nodded, the smile returning to her lips."
            xz "As you wish, gallant Rowan."
        else:
            "A moment later, she nodded, the smile returning to her lips. "
            xz "It will be my honour, gallant Rowan."
    else:

        $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
        xz "After not even giving Alexia the privilege "
        "She bit her lip, stopping herself midway. He wondered if she would protest further - if it made her uncomfortable to be allowed something he wouldnt let his own wife do."
        "He cupped her cheek, and smiled reassuringly. "
        ro "Am I not allowed to enjoy each of you in my own way? "
        "She flushed, turning her gaze away. A moment later, she giggled and nodded her head. "
        xz "You are. Then, if that is your wish, gallant Rowan "
else:

    if RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesomeRowan:
        xz "Ah, I thought Id give Alexia a chance next "
        ro " What?"
        "Xzaratl bit her lip, refusing to elaborate further. Instead, she lowered her head demurely before him."
        xz "It will be my pleasure to do so again, gallant Rowan. "
    else:

        xz "Ah, I thought Id give Alexia a chance first "
        ro " What?"
        "Xzaratl bit her lip, refusing to elaborate further. Instead, she lowered her head demurely before him."
        xz "It will be my honour, gallant Rowan. "

scene black with fade
show xzaratl happy behind black

"She pulled away, but her hands never left his body. She ran them over his chest, up his arm, as she repositioned herself, climbing atop of him. Two hands supported her as she pulled herself up."
"Two other two found his own, their fingers intertwining. She leaned in to kiss him, pressing her body against his, their cocks touching both hard and erect, yearning for release. "

xz "Thank you, gallant Rowan. "


scene cg1105 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg1105
show xzaratl happy behind cg1105
pause 3

ro "Ah!"

"She pulled away and pushed into him in one smooth motion. Thanks to the oil, she had no trouble entering him. Thanks to the oil, she had no trouble thrusting into him with slow, gentle movements."
"Was it also thanks to the oil that he felt so content to just lay under her and take it? Was it the oil that made his whole body feel both hot and weak at the same time?"
"Or was it just the knowledge he didnt have to worry about a thing, as Xzaratl languidly pushed her cock into his ass, each thrust feeling absolutely divine?"

xz "A-ah! Your ass feels amazing, gallant Rowan! The things well do together- "
xz "I will show and Alexia wonders youve never seen. Make you experience delights youve never dreamt of. Every day. Every night. Forever and ever."

"The demoness continued to whisper sweetly into his ear, rocking her hips, spreading his anus with her cock. It wasnt brutal. It wasnt violent. But it didnt feel any less intense."
"A slightly harder thrust made both of them gasp, and Xzaratl was quick to kiss him, murmuring apologies. "

xz "Im sorry. But your ass - it feels so {i}good{/i}! Its so tight and slippery - and it squeezes my cock so ravenously! Does it feel good for you, gallant Rowan?"

ro "It feels- gods! "

xz "Ah, I know! It feels great for me as well. Kharos shatter my soul, it feels divine- "
xz "A-ah. I shouldnt, but -"
xz "... If I wanted to cum inside of you, Rowan, could I ? "

"The question lingered in the air, Xzaratl fighting her desire to frantically thrust into him, to fill him to the brim. Her stomach kept rubbing against his own cock, adding yet another layer of sexual caress to it all."
"Her hands on his body, her lips on his skin, her tits pressing against his naked chest, and her dizzying scent all around him. Like she was wrapping herself around him, her embrace warm and comforting."
"To have that warmth enter him even deeper"

menu:
    "Let her come inside.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ XzaratlAnalTrainingButtCum = True
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        ro "You can. You- ah, gods! - If you want to- "
        xz "I want to, Rowan, I really do."
        ro "Then go ahead."
        "His breathless permission was all she needed to hear. Her thrusting became wilder, more passionate. And even though what he just said was supposed to be for her benefit"
        "Seeing that excited look on her face felt good too, in a different way."
        ro "Fill me up Xzaratl- come in my ass!"
        "She let out a delighted moan, his words edging her forth. And in just a few moments-"
        show cg1105 with sshake
        show cg1105 with sshake
        show cg1106 with flash
        pause 3
        "He felt her ejaculate, felt her hot cum pour into his ass. Thanks to the oil, it all felt so vivid - like a small torrent of liquid ecstasy, pumped directly into his insides."
        "He closed his eyes, and laid his head back, enjoying the sensation. Xzaratl kissed him on the lips, lightly rocking her hips, causing her cum to slush around his ass."
        "And then she started thrusting {i}again{/i}. "
        ro "A-ah?! "
        xz "This is all still for your pleasure. So just relax, and let me do all the work. "
        "He had no strength to fight her, nor any desire to do so. The pleasure from his ass radiated all the way to the tip of his cock, his desire to come drawing near. "

        "And when he suddenly did, he knew it would not end there. She would keep fucking him, filling his ass and emptying his balls, again and again."
        scene black with fade
        "Until exhaustion took him."
        jump analTrainingEnd
    "Just enjoy her cock inside of you. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        "Was it selfish of him, to just lay there, and take the ecstasy she offered? To be content with her cock fucking him, not wishing for her to come, not wishing for his delight to end?"
        "Maybe so. And maybe because of that, a flicker of guilt passed through his eyes. One Xzaratl noticed, and silenced with a kiss."
        "She didnt ask again, only kept thrusting her cock into his pliant ass, elevating his excitement to new and new heights."
        "Soon the throbbing need in his cock proved too great to bear, and with a needy moan, he was pushed to the edge- "
        ro "A-ah! "
        "His orgasm ended up showering both of them in his cum, staining their skin and silken sheets in pearly white cum. Xzaratl slowed her thrust, allowing him to enjoy himself, as the ecstasy receded bit by bit."
        "And as soon as he rested a little, she picked up pace again."
        xz "Ha, ha-ah! I can go on for as long as you want me to, Rowan. So just relax and let me do all the work."
        "He had no strength to fight her, nor any desire to do so. The pleasure from his ass radiated all the way to the tip of his cock, making him harden within moments."

        "She wouldnt stop with making him cum twice. Nor thrice."
        scene black with fade
        "So he let her fuck him without end, until exhaustion took them both."
        jump analTrainingEnd

label analTrainingEnd:

"He woke up in the demoness arms an hour or two later. Instinctively, he looked down - and found his body wiped clean, though he noticed no towels nearby."
"With a quiet sigh, he untangled himself from Xzaratls arms, and started dressing up. A soft rustling of silk sheets informed him the cubi mistress woke up as well."

scene cg1107 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg1107
show xzaratl happy behind cg1107
pause 3

"She was kneeling on her bed, resting her hands on her knees. She was still half-naked, allowing her assets to draw his eyes in. Her lips curled in an innocent smile. "

xz "Have you slept well, Rowan? Would you like some tea before you go? "

"His heart skipped a beat at the sight. If it was any other demon, he would think it a beast ready to pounce. But because it was her"
"He wondered if he couldnt possibly stay a little longer."

ro " I shouldnt. Theres not enough time in the day. You know how it is. "

xz "Duty is a cruel mistress. But do visit me again, gallant Rowan. My doors are always open for you."

ro "Y-yeah "
ro "I certainly will."

return



label rowanXzaratlWhipping:

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan coughed a little awkwardly, his cheeks colouring red from embarrassment."

if xzaratlWhippingPromise:
    ro "I dont know if you remember, but a while ago you promised me a certain Activity. "
else:

    ro "I dont know if you remember, but a while ago we engaged in a certain Activity."

ro "Do you still have the whip with you, Xzaratl?"

show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"The demoness blinked once, then put all four hands over her mouth. She giggled nervously, her cheeks as red as his. "

if xzaratlWhippingPromise:
    xz "Of course I remember! But I was afraid this was something said at the spur of the moment."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    xz "Its not often that I am pressed against the wall and asked to whip someone."
    if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 6:
        ro "Its not often I consider it. But since Ive met you, I find my horizons have broadened considerably."
        xz "Its all I ever wanted for you, gallant Rowan. That, and happiness."
    else:
        ro "Its not often I consider it."
else:

    xz "Of course I have! Oh Rowan, it was a magical moment. To see the two of you unite in such a way It was a dream come true. As for the whip"

"Xzaratl offered him a sweet smile, and her hands disappeared between the wide folds of her robe. The black rope from before then reappeared, the demoness trailing her long fingers over its length."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"It took a familiar shape - that of a whip as black as night. The demoness held it fondly, and Rowan wondered if it was just any other magical item, or if there was a history behind it."

if alexiaWhippedRowan:
    xz "I am happy to learn that you were not scared by your last encounter with it. Though I am Slightly concerned that you asked for it."
else:

    xz "I am happy to learn it still holds your interest. Though I am Slightly concerned that you asked for it."

xz "There are only two types of people who ask for it. Those seeking pleasure, and those seeking pain. "
xz "Do you being here mean the black thoughts from before still haunt you?"
xz "Or is it that maybe "

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 4:
    show xzaratl aroused at cliohnaright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Her fingers ran lovingly over the thick handle of the whip. Despite the serious topic of their conversation, Rowan found himself imagining them stroking something else."
else:

    show xzaratl aroused at cliohnaright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Her fingers ran lovingly over the thick handle of the whip. Rowan tried not to think about them stroking something else, and failed miserably."

if xzaratlWhippingPromise:
    xz "Maybe its curiosity that guides you? Desire to experience the fabled demonic punishment you spoke of."
else:

    xz "Maybe its curiosity that guides you? Desire to experience the fabled demonic punishment some mortals speak of."

"Xzaratl shifted in her chair, and Rowan had a good idea why. Still, he couldnt forget the gentle tone of her voice when she asked if the guilt still plagued him. For her to be so concerned about him It was touching."

xz "Its not often that I assume the role of a wicked mistress. Usually its out of necessity. But if it is what you need, gallant Rowan, then I will be as firm as you needed. "

"Rowan swallowed heavily. What he wanted, what he desired, what he {i}needed{/i}-"

$ whippingForPain = False
$ whippingForPleasure = False

menu:
    "He needed punishment.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ whippingForPain = True
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        ro "Xzaratl, if its not a role you take often, or one that you do not enjoy, then I have to apologize. But I "
        "He didnt want to say needed it, even if it was how he felt. What he needed was to not act like garbage, rather than seek out ways to cope."
        ro " Im not driven by curiosity right now, Xzaratl."
        xz "Punishment and absolution, then."
    "He needed to know how good she could make it feel.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ whippingForPleasure = True
        "Again, he coughed awkwardly. Seeing how concerned Xzaratl was for his mental well-being, it would be incredibly embarrassing to admit it was his cock that guided him here."
        if xzaratlWhippingPromise:
            "Even if it was her who promised him unimaginable pleasures But maybe this was not the time to mention that."
        ro "You know this job comes with its own set of challenges. It doesnt get easier. "
        ro "But it doesnt mean I either need you to be, or want you to be, brutal. You dont need to be a wicked mistress, Xzaratl. You can just be yourself. "
        xz "A little bit of both, then."
        xz "And that is very sweet of you to say Rowan. Thank you."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve


xz "But there is something we must discuss first."

"Her fingers still stroked the whip, but now it seemed more like a nervous tick. Concern marred the demoness face as she addressed him again."

if alexiaWhippedRowan:
    xz "As I said before, for whipping to bring relief It must be done out of love. That is why I asked Alexia to do it."
    ro "And it worked.. "
    xz "And Im glad to hear it."
else:

    xz "As I said before, for whipping to bring relief It must be done out of love. It is why I wished for Alexia to do it."

xz "The bond we share "

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 9:
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    show xzaratl happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
    ro "Is it not just as strong, Xzaratl?"
    "The demoness blushed red, and shook her head."
    xz "Im happy to see it so strong, but I could never compare it to the one between you and Alexia."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

elif RowanXzaratlInfluence > 4:
    xz "Is one we are still building. Maybe one day It might be as strong as the one you share with Alexia. I would love to see it. "
    xz "But not yet."
else:

    xz "I know I am still a stranger to you. I just hope it will not remain that way."

xz "So I cannot bring you absolution the way Alexia would, gallant Rowan. I am sorry."
xz "Which is why I must ask you to allow me to bring you relief in other ways."

"He was halfway through voicing his protest when Xzaratl said that. She pulled at both ends of the whip, making it snap in her hands. The other two reached across the table to hold his own."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show xzaratl happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

xz "With the whip, I will bring you the punishment you so seek. "
xz "With my body, I will grant you the relief you so deserve."

ro "Thats "

xz "You wish to atone, gallant Rowan. Is that not the most noble of goals? Does it really need to end on a painful note?"
xz "We can mix pain and pleasure."
xz "I can make it feel good."
xz "{b}Really{/b} good."

if whippingForPain:
    menu:
        "This was Acceptable. ":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
            "Xzaratl squeezed his hands reassuringly, and he found himself returning the gesture. Mixing pain and pleasure If there was anyone who could pull it off, it would be Xzaratl. And he would be happy to try it."
            " and Jezera would be disappointed to learn he wasnt a {i}complete{/i} masochist when it came to handling his guilt."
            ro "(Better to never tell her what transpires in Xzaratls room.)."
        "He was not here for entertainment.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
            ro "Its not supposed to feel good, Xzaratl. Youre missing the point."
            "This was a mistake."
            show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with moveoutleft
            show xzaratl neutral at center with moveinright
            "He pulled away, making his irritation show. Xzaratl was quick to raise too, fumbling apologies."
            xz "Gallant Rowan, Im sorry. But you dont need- "
            ro "I decide what I need, Xzaratl. And its not another sexual encounter masquerading as therapy."
            ro "I appreciate you hearing me out, but lets end it here for today."
            "The whip disappeared as quickly as it showed up, the demoness following him to the door. Pain and pleasure What was it with demons and mixing the two?"
            show xzaratl happy at center with dissolve
            xz " Its fine, gallant Rowan. I understand."
            xz "If you ever want to talk, my doors are always open."
            ro "Not today, Xzaratl."
            scene black with fade
            "He opened said doors - and shut them close behind him. "
            $ RowanXzaratlInfluence -= 1
            return
else:

    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "She was asking for his permission, and he would grant it in an instant. The only reason he didnt yet, was to not appear too enthusiastic. "

ro "I feel like its cheating just a little bit, but I trust you, Xzaratl. If you think this will help I agree. "

if avatar.corruption > 59:
    "She beamed at him, with a smile that could melt glaciers. She stood up, pulling him with her. Pain and pleasure He couldnt wait to try. "
else:

    "She beamed at him, with a smile that could melt glaciers. She stood up, pulling him with her."

show rowan at center with moveoutright
show xzaratl at midleft with moveoutleft

"She guided him to the center of the room, her hands already working to take off his clothes. His shirt was discarded to the floor, and his pants soon followed. Every step exposed him further. "

show rowan necklace naked at center with dissolve

"She stopped him after just a few meters. One pair of hands lowered his underwear - another traveled up his arms, raising them to the ceiling. He heard a soft click, as a leather-covered, metal cuff was closed around one of his wrists. "

ro "Your room has everything, I see. "

xz "Ive only used them once before, when Ishta felt particularly rebellious. Theyre not for everyone to wear."

ro "Only those special to you?"

"She smiled, and moved her hands to his other wrist. Another soft click followed. Naked and chained, he shivered in nervous anticipation."

ro "I suppose its not proper punishment without them. "

xz "No, it is not."

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 4:
    show rowan necklace naked aroused at center with dissolve
    "Xzaratl traced her fingers over his back and chest as she circled him slowly. He gasped as her hand brushed his half-erect cock - and she silenced him with a quick kiss, that seemed to last into eternity."
else:

    "Xzaratl traced her fingers over his back and chest as she circled him slowly. He hissed as she brushed his half-erect cock. Briefly, he wondered - was it really wise of him to let himself be manoeuvred into such a position? How- "
    show rowan necklace naked aroused at center with dissolve
    "Xzaratl kissed him suddenly, the dizzying smell of raspberries enveloping him. When she pulled away, he forgot what it was he was thinking about. "

xz "Be at ease, gallant Rowan. As promised, this will feel Exquisite."
xz "But you must endure to the end. And it will not be easy. Here Open your mouth, please. "

"In her hands, he saw a gag to bite into. She was being serious, then. Having made his choice already, he let her fasten it around the back of his head."

xz "Do not worry. I will not hurt you. I would never hurt you, Rowan. {b}Never{/b}."

"She kissed him on the cheek, and her hands lingered on his body a little longer "

hide xzaratl with dissolve

"Then Xzaratl disappeared from view. He counted every step, her heeled boots hitting the stone floor. One, two, three, four, five, six Silence. "

show xzaratl happy behind bg23

xz "Close your eyes, Rowan. And focus. For a moment, I need you to forget about me, and focus on the things you wish to atone for."
xz "I will not ask you what they are. Not now. If you wish to share them later I will always listen. "
xz "For now Just focus on them. And tell me when you are ready. "

"Rowan let out a breath he didnt know he was holding. Six steps behind him, Xzaratl was waiting with her whip ready to strike. He needed only to find a reason for her to do so. Something she should punish him for "

$ rowanWhipCount = 0

label rowanWhipMenu:


if rowanWhipCount == 1:
    show bg23 with sshake
    show bg23 with redflash
    "The swishing sound was his only warning before the whip suddenly struck him. Pain exploded through his back, and his whole body spasmed in agony. A muffled scream struggled to escape his lips, stopped by the gag."
    "Xzaratl held nothing back. Once the flash of pain subsided, he felt the wound ache across his whole back. Heaving, he struggled to keep standing, grabbing the chains around his wrists to pull himself up."
    show bg23 with sshake
    show bg23 with redflash
    "Only for Xzaratl strike again, her whip crossing the first mark, making a reddened X on his skin. He screamed into the gag again. He was allowed no respite, no rest."
    show bg23 with sshake
    show bg23 with redflash
    "And then the whip struck a third time, and Rowan started wondering if he hadnt made a horrible mistake. From just three strikes, he already felt the strength leaving his body."
    "This was no punishment, but torture."
    xz "Breathe, Rowan. You can relax for the moment."
    hide xzaratl
    show xzaratl happy at midleft with dissolve
    hide rowan
    show rowan necklace naked aroused at center with dissolve
    "Xzaratl calming voice came accompanied by the dizzying scent and gentle touch, as her fingers trailed the fresh wounds."
    "He drew a sharp breath. Even the gentlest brush of her fingertips was agonizing right now."
    xz "Breathe. Acustom yourself to the pain. I know you have it in you. "
    "She undid his gag. Before he could say a word, the demoness kissed him, and pulled closer, wrapping herself around him. "
    ro "Mmm! "
    "He moaned as she touched his cock, four hands caressing it with perfect skill, distracting him from the pain in his back. Pain that was suddenly reignited as Xzaratl pushed into him, her chest rubbing against the whip-marks."
    "Still chained, he had no choice but to surrender to her ministrations, her tongue dancing with his. She cupped his balls, caressed the underside of his cock, teased the tip."
    "And it felt amazing, the ecstasy of her touch fighting the pain from her whip. And soon the former started to grow stronger, threatening to eclipse the latter."
    " And just as he started to yearn for it, she began to pull away. First, she broke their kiss. Then, she took a step back, no longer aggravating his wounds. Finally, with one hand still stroking his cock, she reached for the gag around his neck. "
    xz "Guilt into pain, pain into pleasure. Endure, gallant Rowan. It will be worth it."
    "He nodded dumbly, his previous concerns dispelled by her intoxicating touch and lovely smile. She promised him - and Xzaratl upheld her word."
    hide xzaratl with dissolve
    show xzaratl happy behind bg23
    "The demoness hastened the gag around his mouth, and once more disappeared from view."
    xz "Remember. Focus on what troubles you."
    "It was easy for her to say, it was not her cock that was pulsating with need. Demanding attention. Or maybe it was. He wasnt sure if the thought aroused him, or repulsed him."
    "Still, he closed his eyes, and waited for Xzaratl to strike him as punishment for "

elif rowanWhipCount == 2:
    show bg23 with sshake
    "This time, he was ready. The whip cracked, adding another wound to his back. He let out a muffled Moan?"
    "This strike was lighter. It still hurt like hell, thanks to the wounds already present on his skin. But he could bear that pain."
    xz "Brutality is not necessary for punishment to be effective. I know you hurt, Rowan. For now Just endure."
    "Another strike followed. Five already. And again, he half groaned, half moaned. His whole back ached. Punishment for his sins, rightfully earned."
    "{i}Another strike{/i}. Punishment. Punishment. This was his punishment."
    "Then why was his dick only getting harder?"
    xz "Its easier now, no? "
    hide xzaratl
    show xzaratl happy at midleft with dissolve
    hide rowan
    show rowan necklace naked aroused at center with dissolve
    "He nodded his head, as he felt her touch his skin, her fingers once more undoing his gag. Her lips searched his, and her whole body pushed into his own. She wrapped her hands around his dick, and he wanted to beg her to stroke it harder."
    ro "Xzaratl, please- "
    xz "Not yet. Endure, gallant hero."
    "His cock throbbed with need, and he groaned, suddenly unsure what was worse - the whip, or the insistent denial of fulfilment. "
    xz "Remember. This is still punishment."
    ro "Certainly - ah! - feels that way!"
    xz "As it should. Do not worry, gallant Rowan. Soon it will be over."
    "She trailed her finger up his cock, teasing the underside again, and deftly redid his gag. He voiced his displeasure with a low moan, but Xzaratl only cooed soothingly as she stepped away. "
    hide xzaratl with dissolve
    show xzaratl happy behind bg23
    "Punishment. Wishing for the demoness to tend to his cock, it was now hard to see it that way now. But still, he tried to think about the things that troubled him most. In particular"

elif rowanWhipCount == 3:
    jump postRowanWhip
else:

    pass

menu:
    " All the atrocities he committed.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanWhipCount += 1
        "Sin after sin How many lives were lost or ruined because of his betrayal of Rosaria? Could he ever truly atone for what he had done?"
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
        jump rowanWhipMenu

    " Growing so indifferent to the suffering of others." if avatar.corruption > 30:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanWhipCount += 1
        "Hero of Rosaria... What an empty title it was nowadays. He has long grown numb to all of the suffering he was complicit in. He told himself it was necessary. What a joke."
        $ avatar.corruption -= 3
        jump rowanWhipMenu

    " Being so soft on others." if avatar.corruption < 60:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanWhipCount += 1
        "Kill or be killed, the strong dominate the weak. His time here has proven it to be true. So why did he hesitate? All that old fashion morality was only holding him back, and because of it, the truly innocent suffered. "
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        jump rowanWhipMenu

    " Failing to save Delane." if delane_status == "dead":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanWhipCount += 1
        " She counted on him, just as Alexia did, as so many people did. And he failed her. Like so many before. {i}Gods{/i}, some hero he was."
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        jump rowanWhipMenu

    " Failing to save Helayna." if helayna_escaped and helayna_escape_method == "without rowan":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanWhipCount += 1
        " She trusted him. Begged him for help. And he abandoned her. In her darkest hour, he wasnt there for her. When had he become so craven? "
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 3
        jump rowanWhipMenu

    " Being such a horrible husband." if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 50:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanWhipCount += 1
        " She relied on him. It was his fault Alexia was there. Then why was it so difficult to bring her comfort? Was he that weak of a man, that in times of hardship, he had to take it out on his beloved ones?"
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
        jump rowanWhipMenu

    " Pretending to feel guilty, just to have her punish him." if whippingForPleasure:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanWhipCount += 1
        "All Xzaratl wanted was to ease his pain. All {b}he{/b} wanted was to indulge in a desire he so rarely had the opportunity to explore. What a truly wicked man he was."
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        jump rowanWhipMenu

label postRowanWhip:

"This time, Xzaratl made him wait, giving him ample time to focus on the past. Standing naked on the cold floor, his wounds and arousal the only things keeping him warm, he started to long for the loud crack of her whip."
"Soon. Soon. She promised him it would be over soon. Soon he would be free to no longer torture himself with his own mistakes. Soon hell find release. Soon- "

show bg23 with sshake

"The whip cracked, and he found himself standing on the tip of his toes as the force of the strike made him arch his back. It was agonizing - but he asked for it. And every strike brought him closer to release."
"Suddenly he was glad for the gag. Without it, he feared he would beg Xzaratl to strike him again. He wanted it to be over. He wanted her to touch him again- "

xz "Two more, Rowan. "

"Her sweet voice was so far away. He wanted to hear it whispering into his ear. Two more, just two more."
"The second strike came quickly, and his whole body shuddered. Feeling his knees weaken, he pulled at the chains to keep himself standing."

xz "I know much troubles you, Rowan. I know its not easy being gallant all the time. You must make hard choices on every step. And maybe sometimes, you make the wrong one. "

"He couldnt see her, but he imagined her rolling the whip in her hands, then readying it to strike again. Despite the pain, he forced himself to listen - it would be a disservice to the demoness to do otherwise."

xz "I want you to know That even if at times you think you made a wrong choice, took the wrong path I forgive you. "
xz "I made my share of mistakes when I first arrived to this plane, and they caused me no small amount of grief too."
xz "Let this punishment help you put the painful past behind, and move on. "

scene black with fade

"He tried to turn around to face her - only for the whip to strike him one final time, the agony overwhelming his senses. His body went slack, and he saw dark spots before his eyes."

show xzaratl happy at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace naked aroused at center with dissolve

"As he was slipping into unconsciousness, he felt the gag fall down, and Xzarat raised his head to kiss him, her dizzying scent bringing unexpected relief. He drank her lips ravenously, guided by desire and need of comfort."

xz "And now "

"Her fingers trailed down, and her lips soon followed, kissing his chest, then stomach, as she knelt before him. Rowan took a sharp breath as she parted his legs, forcing him to hang off his chains, her other hands grabbing his ass to pull him in."


scene black with fade
show xzaratl happy behind black
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind black

"All of that discomfort was worth it, when she kissed the tip of his cock and circled her tongue around his engorged head. "

xz "Now you can finally let go, gallant Rowan. "

"He groaned as her tongue kept teasing him, nimbly dancing around, licking him with fervour. It was a gentle caress, so unlike the whips strikes, but somewhat far more agonising. "

xz "Let go, and forget about the pain of the past. "

"Her lips parted, and she put the tip of his cock into her mouth, its moist warmth overwhelming his senses. She started to suck gently, lightly bobbing her head up and down, in a torturous delight that felt far too good for Rowan to want it to stop."

xz "Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm-ah! Let go, and focus on the pleasure of the present."

"This time she dived deeper, taking almost half of his cock, sealing her plump lips around it. She kept bobbing her head, her tongue now once more teasing his tip."

ro "Xzaratl By gods, I- "

xz "Mmmm. Shh Mmmm "

"She wasnt listening - and what was it he wanted to tell her? Beg her to go faster? Her tongue was already unbearably wonderful. Tell her to hold him tighter? All four of her hands already wrapped themselves around him, not letting go."
"And then she pushed her head down his cock, taking it into her throat. The demoness started to suck him with vigour, fully intent on milking him dry."
"It was a heavenly sensation that seemed to continue into eternity. Rowan groaned, and leaned his head back, surrendering to the sensation, and allowing relief to wash over him."

xz "Mmm! Mmm "

"He came right into her mouth, and he heard her swallow without hesitation. She didnt stop sucking, prolonging this ecstatic moment until his knees grew weak from pleasure."
"In one thing Xzaratl was right. The pain in his back weakened to a slight ache, and with her tongue still circling and licking his cock, he could hardly think about the excuse that brought him here."

xz "Mmmmh Ah "

"Little by little, she started to slow down. Her tongue coiled around his dick, cleaning it with reverence. "
"Despite coming It didnt seem like Xzaratl had any intention of releasing him."

$ secondWhippingblowjob = False

menu:
    " Just a little longer.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Breathing heavily, he let himself rest for a moment, enjoying the feeling of her mouth."
        "One moment turned into two, then into three. A moan escaped his lips, and he looked down."
        "She was still licking his cock, her cherry-red mouth sealed around its base. But her eye was focused on him. Waiting for him to order her to stop."
        menu:
            "Stay like this. ":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ secondWhippingblowjob = True
                "With a content sigh, Rowan leaned back. Sensing his approval, Xzaratls pulled away to kiss the tip of his phallus, then resumed sucking."
                "For several long minutes, Rowans weak moans and Xzaratl slurping sounds filling the room. Eventually, he started to grow hard again - and Xzaratl started to bob her head up and down, once more vigorously milking him dry. "
                ro "A-aaah, ah "
                xz "Mmmm..."
                "He came again, unable to resist the allure of her hot, wet mouth. Again, Xzaratl drank his load greedily, a happy moan vibrating from her throat."
                "He wondered if she would go yet again - but after a moment, she started to pull back, her lips sealed around him. Even when all was said and done, Xzaratl still found ways to make him shiver in delight."
                $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
            "She can let go now.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump xzLetGo
    "She can let go now.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        label xzLetGo:
        ro "Xzaratl, you can Ah!  I think you can take my cock out now."
        "He intended it as a joke, but with his voice so weak, it came out more like a plea. The demoness lingered between his legs for a moment, then started to pull away, her lips still closed around his cock."
        "Even when all was said and done, Xzaratl still found ways to make him shiver in delight."

$ xzaratlPersonalWhipping = True

if whippingForPain:
    $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
    $ avatar.corruption += 5
else:

    $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
    $ avatar.corruption += 5

$ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 2

xz "Mmm There. Your cum tastes wonderful, gallant Rowan. Do you mind that I swallowed without asking? "

ro "Is it something I should Be worried about it? I mean, there are stories "

scene bg23 with fade
show xzaratl happy at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace naked at center with dissolve

"The demoness giggled, and pulled up. She started to undo his bindings, her other hands supporting him so he could stand. "

xz "No. The only risk there is, is that I might develop a taste for it."

"The cuffs came undone, and he struggled to stand. Gods, was he tired, and his wounds were still fresh. Without Xzaratl to distract him from the pain, he was starting to feel the full extent of her strikes. "

xz "Do you wish to rest? We could steal away an hour or so. I would tend to your wounds."

"He groaned, and Xzaratl held him tighter. Her dizzying scent lingered around them, growing stronger as she leaned in to whisper in his ear."

xz "I want to take care of you Rowan. Will you let me?"

menu:
    " He could use a break. ":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if secondWhippingblowjob:
            "He gave her a short nod - and she led him to her bed. After coming twice, he would not be going anywhere without at least a moment of rest."
        else:
            "He gave her a short nod - and she led him to her bed."
        scene black with fade
        "True to her promise, after Xzaratl laid him on his stomach, she brought in some ointment he did not recognize, and rubbed it into his back. It felt nice, and he allowed himself a sigh of content."
        "They didnt talk - he tried to say something once, but she shushed him, ordering him to rest."
        "In the end, he drifted to sleep. "
        "."
        scene cg1107 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg1107
        show xzaratl happy behind cg1107
        pause 3
        xz "Do your wounds still ache, Rowan?"
        ro "No. Theyre all better now, Xzaratl. Thank you."
        xz "Youre welcome. Perhaps I should do it more often, after you return from Rosaria."
        ro "I dont think my back would handle it."
        xz "I meant tending to your wounds."
        "Rowan laughed, a little nervously. Xzaratl watched him from her bed, a small smile on her lips. He didnt know how she managed to buy him two hours of undisturbed sleep but he was grateful for it."
        xz "I understand duty calls you, gallant Rowan."
        ro "As it ever does."
        xz "Then I bid you goodbye. And remember."
        scene black with fade
        show xzaratl happy behind black
        xz "My doors are always open for you."
        return

    "He indulged already. It was time to go." if secondWhippingblowjob == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace naked neutral at midright with moveoutright
        ro "They ache, but Ive been through worse Xzaratl. I just need a moment to get my bearings. "
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "Its not uncommon that I have to travel Rosaria with a broken arm or a sprained ankle. Honestly, this is fine."
        "Xzaratl blinked slowly, trying to figure out if he was joking. Now that he said it out loud, he understood how she could get a little worried."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "Its fine, really. Thank you for Well, everything today."
        if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 4:
            "He gave the demoness a light kiss on the cheek, then headed for the exit. Xzaratl gave him a little wave goodbye."
        else:
            "He held her hand for a moment, then headed for the exit. Xzaratl gave him a little wave goodbye."
        xz "Of course."
        scene black with fade
        show xzaratl happy behind black
        xz "My doors are always open for you."
        return







label repeatTitjobAtWill:

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "Whats shaking, Rowan? Fancy another jugtug?"

menu:
    "Accept Cla-Mins offer of another Titjob.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "You know I love sampling your goods."
        pass
    "Deline.":

        ro "Not today, Cla-Min. I came here about something else."
        return


scene cg195 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg195
show rowan necklace happy behind cg195
pause 3

"Rowan settled down on the bed and Cla-Min eagerly got to work."
"Setting up between his long legs, she gave him a sultry smile before she teased his cock by petting the front of his pants with her nice, juicy bust."

cla "Is it time to bring your wagon, home?"

ro "You could say that. Its been a long week"

"The Goblin smiled at him appreciatively. Bit by bit, he could see arousal creeping out onto her keen eyes."
"As she continued rubbing him, Rowan noticed Cla-Mins nipples poking out from her shirt."


scene cg196 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg196
show rowan necklace happy behind cg196
pause 3

ro "Seems like youve been hungry for this since last time."

cla "Dont get cocky over there. Remember, this is a treat, a perk."

"Cla-Min replied while she set to work freeing her ripe, green melons for Rowan to drool over."

cla "Just because my pint-sized body always gets hotter than a succubus tongue whenever I feel your cock, does not mean I wont close the shop, if I want to."

"She teased him while continuing to rub and grind the weight of her incredible teats all over Rowans pelvis."


scene cg197 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg197
pause 3

cla "Ooouhaah alright enough teasing Time for the main event!"

"Rowan watched Cla-Min expertly pull his hard rod free from his pants. His shaft felt stiff as iron and it throbbed with excitement even before Cla-Min cradled it with her tits."

cla "Why hello there. Mrwaah! Did you miss me? Hehehe"

"The sexy Goblin matron giggled before she began tickling her horny tongue all over Rowans rock-hard erection."
"Each time her muscle swept over his veins and girth, he heard more and more purring and short breaths spilling out from Cla-Mins hot, gasping lips."

cla "I cant get enough of your cock, Rowan. The only thing better is riding it. Ooohuah licking it is stirring me up so badly!"

"Cla-Min squeaked out while she continued sandwiching his sausage between the twin paddies of her voluptuous breasts."
"Rowan let out a nearly feral growl as the pleasure in his loins ramped up. Cla-Min was becoming an expert of his manhood, applying the same focus and learning she did to everything."
"The Caravan Master plopped his crown into her lips, sucking and savoring his intense flavor before she pressed on."


scene cg198 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg198
pause 3

cla "Oouhaah Yes Thats it Mrrwaah"

"Cla-Min purred out while she pressed the meat of her flesh pillows firmly against Rowans shaft and balls."
"The tiny woman hugged and squeezed the idol of her affection. Each time she bounced her body forward and slid it back, she was rewarded with more trickles of Rowans precum."
"Lying there, the adventure watched as she kissed his tip, hungrily slurping up essence like a cat licking up a saucer full of milk."
"The pressure of her tits quickly started becoming too much for him. What had once been a trickle of his wetness escalated into a flood."
"Cla-Min was always there to sip up his juices, but they both knew that it was Rowans seed that captivated her arousal more than anything. "


scene cg199 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg199
show clamin happy behind cg199
pause 3

"The Goblins moans turned dark and throaty."

cla "Come on Cum cum while my breasts milk your big thick dick! I need your cum all over my face!"

ro "Gah fuck Cla-Min!"

"The green-haired female let out a sigh of intense pleasure as Rowans cock quaked in the pleasant hearth created by her udders."
"Rowans penis shivered in Cla-Mins soft embrace and then his tip began firing off like an exploding barrel."

cla "Ah! Ooouhaah!"

"She moaned out as Rowans meat continued shooting out blast after blast of his hot, syrupy essence."
"Just as shed wished for, Cla-Min felt his wet sticky sauce landing all over her ear and head."
"Having Rowans cum on her person nearly set Cla-Mins pussy off."
"As much as the room was full of Rowans scent, both of them could smell the naughty musk wafting off the Goblins petals as well."

ro "That was quite the treat, Cla-Min."

cla "Ohua-huuu dont mention it My tits are always happy to serve"

return





label repeatAtWillSex:

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

ro "... and that's it for this weeks main orders."

cla "Excellent, the castle should be stocked up with everything two Demons could ask for. "

ro "Youve spent a lot of time here this week, Cla-Min. Your other customers must be getting jealous."

cla "Haha. I imagine so. But you know"

"The womans big red eyes fell on the impressive Human standing before her."

cla "I consider you far more than just a customer, Rowan."

menu:
    "Oh? What do you see me as? (submissive)":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "But these days with so much on my plate, its nice to have things out in the open."
        cla "Hehe. I wouldnt mind a little reminder if you know what I mean."
        "Rowan nodded to her, enjoying the little coy look she gave him before she hopped onto the nearby table."
        "Cla-Min dusted off her pants and corset and then grabbed him by his jacket."
        cla "In you, I see far more than just a Human. But you know that."
        cla "I see a crafty man, someone who has an eye out for the best deal."
        "Cla-Mins red eyes grew slightly dismayed, and she glanced at the dark and foreboding walls of the castle around them."
        cla "Other business might {i}occupy{/i} your mind, but none of it stops you from coming back to me."
        cla "Luckily, I always have ten fantastic ideas of just where to {i}put{/i} you when you show up."
        menu:
            "Sorry, Cla-Min. My trips here have been business. Not personal.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cla "Hmmph. Im not buying that for a minute! But its your choice, I guess."
                return
            "You are my favorite loot goblin, Cla-Min.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cla "Haha! Well, unfortunately, I have no more loot to share. Still the vault of Cla has been looking for more investments"
                "She licked her lips voraciously and then took a step closer towards the adventurer."
                cla "If you know what I mean"
                ro "Cla-Min. I always know exactly what you mean."
    "You should. But you know (aggressive)":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan towered over her. Cla-Min simply watched him, appraising him while also trying to figure out his plan."
        "Then the Human neatly swept by her. His hands were so quick, so daring, Cla-Min never saw what happened."
        "She only noted the absence of her coin purse when she saw him tossing it up and down. A deadly smirk materialized on Rowans face."
        ro "The Great Trickster doesnt care for titles or labels."
        ro "He only cares about the next trick. The next gambit."
        cla "How You stole my coin purse!"
        ro "So, I did. What will you give me for it?"
        "At first, her red-eyes bled anger. No Goblin ever likes losing one spec of gold, nonetheless an entire sack full."
        "Then, Rowan noticed Cla-Min looking a little woozy on her feet."
        cla "Wow. Lot of fantasies and rage cooking together. You going to hand me back my purse?"
        "She squawked out at him and reached out her hand."
        menu:
            "Give her gold back.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cla "Haha! Amazing! Oh help me, brave knight. Do you always act a fool for a defenseless maid?"
                ro "Hah. Hard to say. I dont see one around, do you?"
                "She flashed him a toothy grin and leaned forward. Cla-Min knew just when to pause her body to tease her cleavage and not give away the whole store."
                cla "Just me, a simple saucy wench."
                "A grin spilled out on her face, and she tossed the pouch in the air. Rowan wondered if she was daring him to try to make a grab."
                cla "Too bad you dont have the coin to go for a tumble with me."
                ro "Quite the shame. I {i}do{/i} have this token."
                "Cla-Mins head leaned to the side. Her smile turned decidedly crooked."
                cla "Hmmm. That is a start. What else do you have to trade, sonny?"
                ro "I can do this trick where I post you up against the wall and make you squeal."
                "Cla-Min gulped at that answer. Then recovered her usual poise."
                cla "Do you promise to keep making me squeal while you drain your balls nice and deep inside?"
                "Now it was his turn to grin."
                ro "Its unorthodox."
                "Noting his expression, Cla-Min licked her lips, seeing the answer on his face even before he continued."
                ro "But then again, what would a saucy wench behind without some nice sauce in her ass?"
                cla "Come on. Take off your clothes before I rip them off you with my teeth!"
            "Hold onto it.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "You almost had me going for a moment."
                "He grinned confidently. The quick vanishing of her babe in the woods posturing nearly made him laugh."
                cla "I could make you give it back."
                ro "Trick, the Great Trickster? Youre welcome to try."
                "Hearing the light-hearted, almost whimsical tone in his voice, Cla-Mins body relaxed."
                "At first, her natural instincts to fight tooth and nail for every scrap of gold had blinded her. Now she saw his angle."
                cla "So did you have a price in mind for my own gold, Great Trickster?"
                ro "There is only one item on my list. A kiss from the cleverest Goblin around."
                "Her expression melted into one of surprise, but only for a moment. In short order, Cla-Min was all business again."
                cla "Mhmm. And what if she wants a lot more than just a kiss?"
                "Rowan feigned a tired sigh."
                ro "Well come to think of it, its been such a long week, I dont think I have the strength to haggle."
                ro "I guess whoever ends up on top can decide where the transaction ends."
                "Her cheeks flushed and Cla-Min chewed on her finger."
                cla "Now those are some appetizing terms."


scene cg127 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg127
pause 3

"Knowing that soon theyd have to return to their duties in the castle, Cla-Min and Rowan wasted no time. Rowan pulled her up onto his lap so that they could kiss with ease."
"The Goblins lips fluttered against his when she started breathing in a shallow and rushed manner. When Rowans fingers touched her crotch, he watched her nipples harden."

cla "Oh yes. Its a fire sale! Every part of me must be touched!"

"She squeaked out happily while her fingers scratched Rowans neck and back possessively."


scene cg128 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg128
show rowan necklace happy behind cg128
pause 3

cla "My tits play with my tits "

"Rowan obliged the merchant, squeezing her perfectly ripe melon in his fingers. When squeezing her tit wasnt his fancy, he kissed and suckled on her nub."

if claFinaleSeen:
    cla "Ooohuah you imaging them turning into milk-udders Mr. Trickster?"
    "Rowan pulled back and chuckled. His left hand reached out, stroking and teasing Cla-Mins lower lips."
    ro "The thought had crossed my mind. I know someone wouldnt mind becoming a mother again."
    cla "Urwaah you got that right. So how bout we do another test run."
else:

    cla "Gods your lips are going to pull my nipples right off if I let you."

"She chuckles in between her squeaky moans as Rowans chin continues to press in against her heaving tit."


scene cg69 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg69
pause 3

"Cla-Min let out little growls while she quickly shed her clothes. Her hands reached forward, tugging Rowans shirt off so that she could kiss and bite down across his muscular chest."
"The feisty Goblin purred and then gave his cock a few quick pumps before slipping his thick member inside of her body."

cla "Uhr-rah "

"Cla-Min quickly started losing control while her pussy gave Rowans thick spear a welcomed massage and squeeze each time the Goblin slid down. "


scene cg70 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg70
show rowan necklace naked behind cg70
pause 3

"Rowan ended up playing with her tits again, squeezing and mangling them. Even when he got rough, Cla-Min never complained."
"If anything, she got more excited when things got a little rough. While Rowans thick paws ravaged her orbs, her hips drove down against his lap with renewed vigour."

cla "Yes! Thats it oh youre getting so big inside me, Rowan!"

"Cla-Mins yipping moans combined with the lewd slapping of their flesh and filled the chamber along with the scent of their love-making."
"Rowans hands continued tickling and teasing her fat nipples, causing the eager and horny vixen on top of him to give him a wicked grin."

if claFinaleSeen:
    cla "Ohuwaah What if tonight is the night? What if you fill me up and we end up expecting a new member of the clan?"
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "Well I mean that would be a lot to take in wouldnt it be?"
        ro "Its not like my life is my own these days."
        "Cla-Min looked surprised, but it was clear that some form of answer was more than shed expected."
        cla "Whatever the case, there are worse fathers out there, Rowan..."
    else:
        ro "Haha. Youd like that, wouldn't you?"
        "Cla-Min nodded while chewing and sucking on her finger. Rowan used his hips to hammer her womb with strong, vibrant thrusts."
        "The Goblin quickly started losing control while her slit clamored and squeezed around Rowans pistoning member."
        cla "Yes Yesuahahah! Oh, I want it so much give me your hot cum, Rowan Inside Insideuuaaah!"


show cg70 with sshake
show cg70 with sshake
scene cg71 with flash
show clamin happy behind cg71
pause 3

"With that, the dam finally broke for both of them. Cla-Min came first. Her body went slack for a moment before her curvy green frame frantically shook."
"Rowans hands were never far, holding her upright and then pulling her down against his rock-hard chest while his lower body continued pumping."
"Cla-Mins lips parted, expelling a lewd chorus of squeaky moans and sighs as she felt the burning rush of his seed filling her cavity."
"For a long while, both Human and Goblin simply relaxed their bodies there, enraptured in the delightful sensations of their joining. Slowly, Cla-Min peeled her sticky body back up."

cla "Now that Phew that was the highlight of my week. Why do we ever do anything different, Rowan?"

"Rowan chuckled at her and pulled his own body up. He found the cum-greedy Goblin woman hugging his frame and kissing his chest as their lust slowly calmed down."

return





label repeatClaVanilla:


scene cg1201 with fade
pause 1
show cg1202 with dissolve
show clamin happy behind cg1201
show rowan aroused behind cg1201
pause 2

cla "Ooohuh-hah Ive been waiting for another go."

ro "Sorry to make you wait so long."

"The pair quickly met together, their lips each vying for dominance."
"Cla-Min let out a cute low giggle as she began rubbing her secret husbands neck and scratching the back of his head as they kissed."

cla "Youre worth the wait, Rowan. Mrrwaaah!"

"Their tongues battled in the middle as the heat from both their arousal started bubbling over."
"Now for at least a few moments, they could forget about their fears and duties, and lose themselves in the warmth of pleasure. "


show cg1203 with dissolve
pause 3

"By the time their clothing was off, Cla-Min enjoyed the always pleasing sight of Rowans big, thick rod standing at attention."
"Cla-Min let out a terse huff and pinched and rubbed her nipples before planting her naked, green body against Rowans rigid flesh."
"They rubbed and teased each others bodies like a farmhand and the farmers daughter when they had a moment alone."

cla "Oouha Rowan I cant wait for this tasty cock to throttle me again"

"Rowans hands pulled her face back to his and he claimed his Goblin brides lips with his tongue. Each time her form shivered against his own, Rowan felt his cock twang excitedly."


show cg1204 with dissolve
pause 3

"Cla-Min stretched her naked body on the bed. The womans pussy was a creamy mess and when she spotted precum on her mates tip, she chewed on her bottom lip."

cla "Dont waste a single drop. Not if youre serious about putting a bun in my oven."

ro "Heh. You know I am, Cla-Min. "

"With a comforting smile, he spread her legs nice and wide, grabbed her hips, and began teasing the entrance to her smooth-shaven mound."
"It was a struggle not to simply bottom out inside of his mischievous Goblin lover right then and there, but the look of frustration in her red eyes was always amusing to him."

cla "Grrrurrr hey whats the big idea?"

ro "What? I cant spend a moment enjoying your charming face?"

cla "WellSweet as that is if you keep slacking off, Im going to lose control!"


show cg1205 with dissolve
pause 3

"Her cute and nearly erratic squeaking did him in. Rowan gave her a quick kiss and then the throbbing tip of his meat surged against Cla-Mins moist lips."
"The woman he had pledged to protect and give a child to squealed like a stuffed pig. Her belly already looked full and his cock was hardly a quarter inside."

cla "Deeper deeper Please go deeper, Rowan. I can take it I dont want you holding back Oouhraah!"

"Rowan eagerly complied with her wishes. The further inside her hole his cock went, the more intense his pleasure began."
"Each time the fluttering vice of her Cla-Mins womanhood tried to lock him down, he simply slid back and then drove into her with more exertion. The pleasure ratcheted up for both of them."

cla "Oouhwa. Rowaanuuaah!"

show cg1206 with dissolve
pause 3

"Very quickly, Cla-Mins tight form struggled with each thrust. The sensations of Rowans cock pounding her were simply too much, but she dug in, hoping to cum at the same time as him."
"She panted and moaned, her mind dancing dangerously close to joyful delirium."

show cg1207 with sshake
show cg1207 with sshake
show cg1208 with flash
pause 2

cla "ROWAN!!!"

"Cla-Min shrieked out as she clamped her hands around his own. The damn broke inside of the green womans tender canal."
"Her eyes rolled up in her head while her high-pitched moans filled the room. The deep grunts of her lover were soon forgotten as lances of pleasure scorched her body."

ro "Cla-Min you alright?"

"It took every fiber of her being to simply not faint as her lovers shaft explored the deepest parts of her cunny. She mustered a quick nod and a determined look in her gleaming red eyes. Rowan continued and soon, the ground beneath him felt like it was giving way as a rush of intoxicating heat blasted through him."


"His body lurched violently against Cla-Mins body as he claimed her naked form with a piping-hot downpour of his seed."
"Discordant throaty purrs and sighs fluttered out from her lips as her womb received another blessing that Cla-Min was always hungry for."

scene black with fade

"Rowan slowly pulled his cock free from her sweet embrace. Cla-Min let out a small mewling noise, saddened by even a little bit of cum slipping free from her emerald purse."
"Still, with a content smile, she rubbed her belly and then snuggled up against Rowans warm body as the two cuddled up."
"Even if she had not been knocked up this time, the plucky Goblin felt confident that it wouldnt be long before she enjoyed Rowans big strong cock hammering her womb again"

return





label repeatClaDom:


scene black with fade
show clamin happy behind black

"Eager to feed the fire forming in his gut, Rowan stripped of his pants and then pushed his tip into Cla-Mins open mouth."
"Even though she was already being a good little submissive slut, he grabbed her hair so that he could slide the cute Goblins head up and down on his throbbing erection at his pleasure."
"Cla-Mins lips formed a tight circle around his huge member. In no time, she was practically drooling each time his cock slammed nice and deep towards the back of her throat."

cla "Mmmmrwaauhfff Ooofffuh Rowfff!"

"Tears of strain dripped out across her puffed-out, green cheeks as Rowan further enjoyed the tight corridor of Cla-Mins passage shuddering around his massive length."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind black

"Indulging himself further, Rowan stripped off her top, revealing her hard nipples and her heaving tits. Then he proceeded to shove his sturdy rod right back inside Cla-Mins waiting lips."
"The inside of Cla-Mins throat already felt boiling hot, and it only made him more invigorated to bury his spear inside of her womb yet again."

ro "Fuck thats it Your tongue feels like it was meant for this!"

"Cla-Min would have smiled if she could. Instead, she continued slurping and massaging every inch of her husbands cock that she could."
"The whole time, she was treated to splashes of his tasty precum. The Goblins oozing pussy pulsed each time he dragged her head forward to tease her chin with his balls."


scene black with fade
show clamin happy behind black

"Feeling the rumblings of his orgasm growling out from his loins, Rowan finally pulled his cock out of Cla-Mins tight, wet throat and then plucked her shaking body up."
"He set her naked form out on the bed and then began ramming her bare pussy full of his raw cock with one, lumbering thrust."

cla "Mrwaahuah You are beinguah so bad Rowan Dont tease me like this My body is in heat and wants to feel you fucking me hard and fastusaah!"

"After that, Cla-Min was forced to pant and sigh. Even saying so much had taken a lot out of her. The voluptuous Goblin woman could already feel her body ready to cum."


scene black with fade
show clamin happy behind black
show rowan necklace naked behind black

"As he fucked her, Rowan held nothing back. His thrusts continued ravaging her hot, mushy insides as he filled up the point between Cla-Mins tingling legs."
"Her breasts felt like they were on fire and her pussy ached each time the tip of her secret husbands searing-hot phallus drilled deeper and deeper."

cla "Yess this is what I need keep pounding me Force my cunny to take every inch of your dickuuaah!"

"Their bodies continued rumbling together. Her left leg felt limp and her toes danced through the air while her lover started bottoming out his great rod against the door to her womb."
"At that moment, something switched off inside of her mind and her most base instincts started to emerge."

cla "Fuck fuck me Drill me till I cant moveuaaah!"

"Her bottom lips grew slack all over Rowans cock. Her hidden creases started squeezing and milking her lovers girth with all the force she could muster."

ro "You better get ready Im going to empty my balls into your womb!"


scene black with fade
show clamin happy behind black

cla "Yesuuaah! FUCK ME, ROWAN. Burnuaah my pussy up! With your thick, hot seeduuiiaah!"

"The Goblins poor pussy was already overwhelmed when she started to cum. The force from each of Rowans thrusts was simply too much for her to bear."
"The only thing that saved Cla-Mins mind from melting with the scintillating heat of Rowans cum and cock as he started cumming inside of her."

cla "Thats ituahuaah its so gooduaauaah!"

"A gleeful smile spread across her features as her pussy ballooned slightly from the sheer expanse of cum being spurted out into her tiny, trembling passageway."
"It mattered little how many times he filled her body with his fiery cum, Cla-Mins pussy never seemed to get enough of it."

cla "Mrwaah-huuah You always cum phew so much when you take me rough and hard"

"Rowan smiled and then kissed and nibbled on the cute Goblins luscious lips."

scene black with fade

"When the two managed to catch their breath, Cla-Mins first act was to start licking her lovers cock."
"She tasted his cum and her own juice mixed all over Rowans mammoth girth, but it didnt stop her. The only thing on Cla-Mins mind was another round of getting fucked silly by her man."

return





label claBowSex:

$ claBowsexAvailable = False

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

if brurDistracted == False:
    show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
    ro "Cla-Bow, how are you holding up?"
    bow "All my limbs are still intact, my head has suffered no trauma beyond a whack over the head from pa I rate the whole plan A-, would put my life in Minis hands again. "
    show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
    "Rowan chuckled, glad the goblin was recovering well. His heart really skipped a beat when he saw Cla-Bow fall down during their encounter with Brur. This really couldve ended badly. "
    bow "Though that much my dear sister couldve told you by herself. And since youve decided to check on me by yourself "
    bow "I sense a hidden motive! "
    "The goblin gave him a mischievous grin. The young man had a certain roguish charm to him - something he shared with his twin sister. "
else:

    show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
    ro "Cla-Bow, youre in a good mood."
    bow "How can I not be? I just won the easiest bet of my life. And youve contributed to it. "
    "The goblin grinned, then tossed him a small sack of coins."
    $ change_personal_gold(50)
    bow "Your cut."
    ro "I dread to ask, but what was the bet? "
    bow "Five adventures in a row without a life-threatening injury! Oh Ver-Min, when will you learn Still no faith in your brother-in-law!"
    "The goblin sighed, shaking his head in disappointment. Rowan chuckled, and pocketed the gold. "
    bow "But you cant be here just to check on me I sense a hidden motive! "

bow "Since Min is not around Could it be you were hoping for some alone time with yours truly?"
bow "Just so you know - Id be all for it. "

"The goblin threw him a flirtatious smile. And he thought Cla-Min was direct "

menu:
    "You wouldnt mind some one on one with Cla-Bow.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass
    "You actually were just checking on him.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Sorry to disappoint you Cla-Bow, but there is no hidden motive. Just checking how my favourite group of goblins is holding up."
        bow "Ah "
        scene black with fade
        bow "Next time, then!"
        return


"Rowan looked the goblin over - there was some part of him that found the goblin man attractive. His gaze had obviously been noted, as Bow stepped forward and ran a hand up and down Rowan's leg."

bow "Come on hero, we both know what you want. You big, beautiful hunk."

"A couple of minutes later, the two men had made themselves comfortable on a set of cushions that had been prepared for this precise purpose inside the waggon."
"Cla-Bow wasted no time, dropping his pants, revealing his semi-erect cock and tight sack."


bow "Let's fuck."

ro "Well you certainly get right to the..."

scene cg89 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg89
pause 3

"As the hero spoke, the goblin popped open a bottle of some kind of ointment and got down on his hands and presented his ass up in the air towards Rowan."

ro "... point. Wow. Are you sure that's how you want to do this?"

"The short man twisted his head around to make eye contact while also starting to work the ointment into his anus, revealing his teeth in a wide grin at the same time."

bow "Hey, I figured that there aren't many guys in the castle who'd be willing to let you pack in their shit. So that's where I come in, or should I say, fill out?"

"He turned back away as Rowan undid his trousers and let his cock slip free, which had straining against its confines for the last minute or so. He'd finished lubbing up now but kept one of his hands back there to hold a cheek open."

bow "Besides, I like being with big studs like yourself. I don't get many chances, but when I do, ohhhh yessss...!"

scene cg90 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg90
pause 3

"He'd slid in easy enough, that ointment worked well, but just how tightly his partner was squeezing down on him was tough to bear."

bow "Come on big guy, pound me."

"The egging on drove Rowan to do just that and he started thrusting in and out hard. Evidently Bow wanted this, so there was no reason to hold back and be soft. This was a romp, a chance to cut loose and just have fun."
"It was exhilarating to fuck a man's ass like this. He might be half Rowan's size, but Bow was a grown adult and his sounds made it clear he was loving every second of this. Evidently he was also adept at pleasing cocks, given how that ring was squeezing and teasing Rowan's shaft."
"In and out, push and pull. This tight muscular backside was a joy to have all to himself. The hero let himself go, giving into the rut and enjoying it as best he could."

bow "Dump everything inside me! Give me your load!"


scene cg90 with sshake
scene cg90 with sshake
scene cg91 with flash
show rowan necklace happy behind cg91
pause 3

"With one last growl, Rowan did so. He pushed himself up to the hilt on the goblin and unloaded several sprays of his seed deep inside Bow's asshole. Then he stepped back somewhat unsteadily."
"As the hero's head plopped out with a small strand of semen following it, Cla-Bow reached back and pressed a hand over his ass. He reorientated himself, while trying to hold everything in."

bow "Man, that felt really good. If it isn't too much trouble, I'd like to give you a blowjob in a few minutes, after you've had a chance to recover and I've had a chance to clean you off."

ro "Yeah, I think I can manage."

"Once again the goblin man grinned at him."

bow "Maybe you'd like to go again after that? I'm not satisfied yet."

ro "You haven't gotten off yet?"

bow "No, I came three times while you were fucking me. Really, I just want to do it again!"

"Rowan shook his head in dismay."

ro "You're insatiable!"

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('captured_merchant_cargo', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('andras_is_stressed', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority="pr_ruler if week < 11 else pr_ruler_high")

    event('orc_platoon_returns', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


label captured_merchant_cargo:


scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"'Solansia's breath,' Rowan thought as the soldiers carried the gold and other valuables into the throne room, 'good news for a change.'"
"Where the haul had come from, Rowan did not know, but as he watched, they continued to bring the sacks in, and he thought perhaps his luck was starting to change."
"Once all of the goods had been brought in, the leader of the group, a particularly fearsome orc by the name of Ozzag, came to stand before the throne."

show orc soldier neutral at orcright with moveinright

"After being commanded to give his report, he begans to tell Rowan of the good fortune that befell their unit when they were out on a routine patrol. They had been assigned to the mountain passes north of the frozen tundra."

os "...cold as Neiron's tits, but'sa good place for ambush. Path's narra, see, and snow provides plenty'a cover."
os "No ways round it either, so anyone who wants'ta go through tha' mountains, has'ta go through there."

"Rowan nodded, remembering the tales of snow blockades and ogres that Jezera had told him when she had visited them disguised as a damsel in distress."
"The passes of the Broken Mountains were treacherous, now even more so with his men patrolling them."

os "Anyway, been pretty quiet out there, see one of those ugly bastard ogres every now an' then, nothin' really to report on. 'Bout as exciting as'a Prothean virgin."

"The greenskin laughed at his own joke, letting out a throaty chuckle."

os "Mostly, the lads and I pass tha' time fuckin' and fightin', one way'a keepin' warm."
os "Anyways, other day sentry spots something different like, coming up the pass, and wouldn't ya knows it? Three trade caravans, all lined up, nice an' easy pickins."

"A grin revealed sharpened fangs as the orc gleefully recounted what had happened next to his superior. They set up in position and waited for the caravans to roll into the perfect spot for an ambush."
"Once they had the merchants surrounded on all sides, he signalled for the ambush to begin, and an arrow knocked one of the caravan guards clean off his horse."
"Whatever they were being paid, it must not have been worth dying for, as seeing the leading guard take a crossbow bolt in the chest was enough to make most of the other guards flee, leaving the traders to the mercy of Rowan's men."
"After that, it was mere child's play; the orcs struck down the remaining guards and traders where they stood, and a few minutes later they had dispatched them all without a single casualty."

os "Shame, was hoping for a good fight, but what can you expect from fuckin' humans?"

"Remembering who he was talking to, the orc flashed Rowan a grin."

os "No offence, of course."
os "Afta that I had tha men gather everything up, and bring it 'ere. An' don't worry, it's all there. Told the bastards I'd 'ave their 'eads if there was so much as a gold piece missin'."

"Rowan didn't doubt for a second that the orc meant what he had said, but now he had to decide what he should do with the spoils."

menu:
    "Keep the gold.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "After careful consideration Rowan decided that the most prudent thing would be to place the money in the castle coffers for a rainy day."
        "He had to deal with many expenses after all, between outfitting and feeding the castle's denizens, and the general upkeep needed to keep the place running."
        "He ordered Ozzag to have his men take everything down to the castle treasury, but not before he picked up a small pouch of gold and slipped it into his pocket."
        "After all, you never know when a little extra gold may come in handy."

        $ castle.treasury += 100

        return
    "Use the gold to hire more soldiers.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "After spending some time weighing all the available options, Rowan decided that the best course of action would be to spend this money on recruiting more soldiers."
        "It was soldiers that had brought him this windfall in the first place after all, and he still needed many more if he was going to form an army."
        "Rowan instructed Ozzag to have his men take to money to Jezera so that she can bribe, hire, and influence people using her persuasive talents."
        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops += 10
        return
    "Distribute the gold amongst the people of the castle.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "After meditating on the issue, Rowan decided that the fairest thing that he could do with the spoils is to share them with the rest of the castle."
        "He had not been responsible for their acquisition after all, so it is only fair that he divided the good fortune among everybody."
        "Rowan asked Ozzag to instruct his men to distribute the spoils evenly between the inhabitants of the castle, making sure that everybody received a fair share by lot."
        "Even the orc seemed pleasantly surprised by his decision, which probably spoke volumes for how the rest of the castle's populace would feel."

        $ castle.morale += 5

        return







label andras_is_stressed:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at midright with moveinright

an "Servant, drop what you're doing and service me. I need something to get my mind off of the useless rabble downstairs."

ro "What's wrong with your men?"

show andras angry at midright with dissolve

an "What's wrong?! They can't hit shit, they refuse to accept discipline, and I can't make examples of them!"

"Andras turned to face Rowan with a sharp glare in his eyes."

an "This is your fault! Why did I ever let you convince me not to cull the weak?!"

ro "We wouldn't have any troops then. You'll never have an army if you kill anyone who loses a single fight."

an "AHH!"

show bg6 with sshake
show bg6 with flash

"The red demon screamed in frustration, then punched his fist into the wall. The force of the impact left a sizable crater behind. Rowan winced, hoping his master wasn't about to cause more damage that would have to be repaired."

an "Grrr, why are you still talking? Didn't I tell you to service me?"

if andrasIntroSex == True:
    an "You know how to suck dick, get over here."
elif jezeraIntroSex == True:
    an "Forget about my sister, this time you're taking care of my needs."
else:
    ro "What makes you think I'll say yes this time?"
    an "I don't expect you to say anything! I expect you to just swallow my cock, you fucking slut!"

menu:
    "Tell him you're too busy.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        if not NTR:
            ro "I can't help you with that right now. You and your sister are already only letting me work here one day a week, that's barely enough time as it is to take care of your finances and planning."
            ro "I'd never get anything done if I have to take care of you every time something stresses you out a little bit."
            "Andras breathed heavily for several seconds, continuing his furious stare. Rowan worried that maybe the demon would finally ignore the logic of his arguments and snap."
            "After what felt like an eternity, his master finally seemed to back off. Instead of forcing a cock down Rowan's throat, Andras turned around and headed back down towards the barracks."
            an "Fine, I'll take out my frustration on some useless orcs then."
            menu:
                "Try and stop him.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan shuddered as he thought about what was going to happen next. With the quotas and the goals that the twins had placed on him, he needed every soldier he could get."
                    "If Andras were to go down to the barracks, hed no doubt kill half a dozen orcs, and that was half a dozen orcs he could not afford to lose."
                    ro "Im afraid I can let you do that."
                    "Rowan drew his sword as the demon turned back to face him, and was surprised to see not the flash of anger that he expected, but a grin."
                    an "It is about time you showed some backbone human. Looks like Ill get to take my frustrations out on you after all."
                    if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 11, 9, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                        "Without warning, the demon came at Rowan like a creature from the very depths of the hells."
                        "He was fast, inhumanly so, but a skilled warrior like Rowan had learned to anticipate his opponents attack, and was able to parry his razor sharp claws at every pass."
                        "After a few minutes, he had begun to turn the tide; the demon found himself having to block the humans blows as he drove him back across the room."
                        an "ENOUGH!"
                        "Grabbing the heros sword with his claw, Andras struck him square in the chest with his other hands open palm, sending the hero sprawling backwards onto his behind."
                        an "Not bad human, perhaps my sister was right and you will make for a strong champion after all."
                        $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "heavy_damage")
                        $ avatar.add_exp(100)
                        $ change_favor('andras', 1)
                        $ andrasFightingWeaknesses += 1
                        return

                    elif avatar.skill_roll("combat", 11, 9, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
                        "Without warning, the demon came at Rowan like a creature from the very depths of the hells. He was fast, inhumanly so, and every strike could spell the end for the hero."
                        "Despite suffering several skin deep cuts, Rowan had parried or dodged every serious strike from the demon, maintaining a heroic defense against his inhuman fury."
                        $ avatar.take_damage (["lacertaions",], "normal_damage")
                        "A fury more fitting a beast than a thinking man. Andras was full of openings, and Rowan took note of each and single one. He couldnt make use of them now, but maybe one day"
                        an "ENOUGH!"
                        "Grabbing the heros sword with his claw, Andras struck him square in the chest with his other hands open palm, sending the hero sprawling backwards onto his behind."
                        an "Not bad human, perhaps my sister was right and you will make for a strong champion after all."
                        $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "heavy_damage")
                        $ avatar.add_exp(100)
                        $ change_favor('andras', 1)
                        $ andrasFightingWeaknesses += 1
                        return
                    else:


                        "Without warning, the demon came at Rowan like a creature from the very depths of the hells."
                        "It was all he could do to bring his sword up just in time to stop the demon plunging one of his razor sharp claws into the heros chest."
                        "Time and again, Andras came at Rowan with lightning speed."
                        "He did his best to parry the blows, but after a few minutes, blood was leaking through from under the fabric of his tunic."
                        "Seeing the puddle of blood that had started to pool on the floor, the demon let out a chuckle."
                        an "I suppose I had better stop before I kill you. You were right though, this did help relieve me of some of my frustration."
                        an "Now go get yourself patched up before you bleed to death, Id never hear the end of it from my sister otherwise."
                        $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing",], "deathblow")
                        $ avatar.add_exp(100)
                        return
                "Let him go.":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "As he was leaving to no doubt massacre some poor, unsuspecting orcs, the demon turned back one last time to berate Rowan."
                    an "Just get your fucking work done then, I'll never hear the end of it from Jezera otherwise."
                    "Rowan felt like his heart would beat out of his chest, when Andras got like that he never knew what would happen."

                    $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 5

                    return
        else:

            ro "I can't help you with that right now. You and your sister are already only letting me work here one day a week, that's barely enough time as it is to take care of your finances and planning."
            ro "I'd never get anything done if I have to take care of you every time something stresses you out a little bit."
            "Andras breathed heavily for several seconds, continuing his furious stare. Rowan worried that maybe the demon would finally ignore the logic of his arguments and snap."
            "After what felt like an eternity, his master finally seemed to back off. Instead of forcing a cock down Rowan's throat, Andras turned around and headed back down towards the barracks."
            an "Fine, I'll just have to pay a visit to your lovely wife then. Im sure shes less busy than you, and will be a lot more accommodating."
            menu:
                "Try and stop him.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan shuddered as he thought about what was going to happen next. With the quotas and the goals that the twins had placed on him, he needed every soldier he could get."
                    "If Andras were to go down to the barracks, hed no doubt kill half a dozen orcs, and that was half a dozen orcs he could not afford to lose."
                    ro "Im afraid I can let you do that."
                    "Rowan drew his sword as the demon turned back to face him, and was surprised to see not the flash of anger that he expected, but a grin."
                    an "It is about time you showed some backbone human. Looks like Ill get to take my frustrations out on you after all."
                    if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 13, 9, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                        "Without warning, the demon came at Rowan like a creature from the very depths of the hells."
                        "He was fast, inhumanly so, but a skilled warrior like Rowan had learned to anticipate his opponents attack, and was able to parry his razor sharp claws at every pass."
                        "After a few minutes, he had begun to turn the tide; the demon found himself having to block the humans blows as he drove him back across the room."
                        an "ENOUGH!"
                        "Grabbing the heros sword with his claw, Andras struck him square in the chest with his other hands open palm, sending the hero sprawling backwards onto his behind."
                        an "Not bad human, perhaps my sister was right and you will make for a strong champion after all."
                        $ avatar.add_exp(100)
                        $ change_favor('andras', 1)

                        return

                    elif avatar.skill_roll("combat", 13, 9, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
                        "Without warning, the demon came at Rowan like a creature from the very depths of the hells. He was fast, inhumanly so, and every strike could spell the end for the hero."
                        "Despite suffering several skin deep cuts, Rowan had parried or dodged every serious strike from the demon, maintaining a heroic defense against his inhuman fury."
                        "A fury more fitting a beast than thinking man. Andras was full of opening, and Rowan took note of each and single one. He couldnt make use of them now, but maybe one day"
                        an "ENOUGH!"
                        "Grabbing the heros sword with his claw, Andras struck him square in the chest with his other hands open palm, sending the hero sprawling backwards onto his behind."
                        an "Not bad human, perhaps my sister was right and you will make for a strong champion after all."
                        $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "heavy_damage")
                        $ avatar.add_exp(100)
                        $ change_favor('andras', 1)
                        $ andrasFightingWeaknesses += 1
                        return
                    else:


                        "Without warning, the demon came at Rowan like a creature from the very depths of the hells."
                        "It was all he could do to bring his sword up just in time to stop the demon plunging one of his razor sharp claws into the heros chest."
                        "Time and again, Andras came at Rowan with lightning speed."
                        "He did his best to parry the blows, but after a few minutes, blood was leaking through from under the fabric of his tunic."
                        "Seeing the puddle of blood that had started to pool on the floor, the demon let out a chuckle."
                        an "I suppose I had better stop before I kill you. You were right though, this did help relieve me of some of my frustration."
                        an "Now go get yourself patched up before you bleed to death, Id never hear the end of it from my sister otherwise."
                        $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing",], "deathblow")
                        $ avatar.add_exp(100)

                        return
                "Let him go.":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowans heart sank in his chest as he heard the demons threat, but there was nothing he could do to stop him."
                    "The pair of them were at the mercy of the twins, and they took every opportunity to remind them of that."
                    an "Just get your fucking work done then, I'll never hear the end of it from Jezera otherwise."
                    "Rowan felt powerless as his unwanted master left, and could only hope that his threat was an empty one, otherwise Alexia..."


                    call ntr_event2 from _call_ntr_event2
                    return
    "Suck him off.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        $ rowanAndrasSex =+ 1
        $ rowanGaySex += 1
        "Rowan never knew what would happen when Andras got like this. As of yet the demon hadn't actually harmed him, but it always felt like he could snap at any time."
        "The hero feared not being able to complete his duties on time, but he also feared the wrath of not satisfying needs here and now. Hopefully he would not be detained by his master for long."

        scene cg215 with fade
        pause 3
        "Without saying anything more, Rowan obediently kneeled in front of Andras's groin and pulled the loincloth which hid the cock he was to suck."
        "He found that the member was flaccid, evidently the stress was such that he'd need to do some work before he could suck."
        scene cg216 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg216
        show andras displeased behind cg216
        show skordred neutral behind cg216
        pause 3
        "Without wasting time thinking about how to get the demon's red cock hard, Rowan simply did whatever seemed natural. In this case, it was kissing the tip and then running his tongue up and down its length."
        "Andras continued to fume above him, seeming to ignore the efforts on his shaft for the time being. Worried that he wasn't going to be able to please his master, Rowan redoubled his efforts and tried taking the whole manhood into his mouth to swirl around."
        "Finally his master gave an approving grunt and the servant felt the cock in his mouth start to stiffen. He was quickly forced to let it slip out of his lips, unable to take the whole of its full size. Instead he returned to kissing and licking."
        "Struck by a sudden inspiration, Rowan tried sucking on the demon's balls while using a hand to keep up the stimulation on the shaft. This seemed to finally work some of the tension out and he felt Andras relaxing above him."
        "The sound of someone clearing their throat startled the steward for a moment and he tried to turn to see who it was. However, he was stopped by a hand from Andras which pushed him back to his work."
        "Even without looking, the sound of several voices whispering behind him told the hero that he now had a fairly sizable audience."
        scene cg123 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg123
        show andras displeased behind cg123
        show skordred neutral behind cg123
        sk "Is now a bad time, master?"
        an "No, no, please give your report or whatever it is that you came to say. I've got plenty of time."
        "Rowan resumed kissing and licking, this time while also fondling the thick sack as well, while Skordred delivered his report about repairing damage to the castle. It was mostly about the things that Andras had caused, but the demon didn't seem to mind."
        "After a minute or two, the dark dwarf took his leave and the demon turned his attention to the man who was currently tonguing his cock."
        an "Stand and disrobe slut, that's enough foreplay."
        scene cg51 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg51
        show andras smirk behind cg51
        pause 2
        "As Rowan's garments hit the floor, he was surprised when Andras pushed his massive red manhood against the human's much smaller dick. A tight fist wrapped around their mismatched members and the demon jerked his hips a few times to frott with his servant."
        an "How does it feel to have a real man show you just how inferior you are? Or maybe you just like having a real cock touch your tiny thing for just a few seconds?"
        "Laughter rang through the halls as the arrogant demon continued to taunt and buck. Rowan wasn't sure what to make of the sensation of rubbing against another man like this. However, he could not deny that it was very stimulating."
        show cg51 with sshake
        show cg51 with sshake
        show cg52 with flash
        show andras smirk behind cg52
        pause 2
        "So stimulating, that he started moving against his master. Soon he felt himself hit his peak, and sprayed his load over their mixed shafts. Andras made no move to stop frotting, obviously intending to go until he finished. That didn't mean he wasn't going to taunt Rowan, however."


        if andras_alexia_sex:
            an "You and your wife are nothing but my playthings. This proves that."

        elif andrasIntroSex:
            an "Hahaha! I see you really love my cock, no matter what part of your body it's on or in!"
        else:

            an "What a good slut you are, giving your master some lube to work with!"

        "Of course, having now cum the human found the pleasure of rubbing against his master start to give away to pain from the overstimulation. Thankfully, their session together ended soon afterwards when a second geyser of cum spewed forth."
        show cg52 with sshake
        show cg52 with sshake
        show cg53 with flash
        show andras smirk behind cg53
        pause 2
        "This one was of far greater quantity and went a greater distance, covering most of Rowan's belly instead of only the rubbing manhoods."
        "Now satisfied, Andras released his plaything and let out a big contented sigh."
        an "Very good, servant. You may now resume your other duties."
        show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg53
        ro "Ha... right."

        $ change_favor('andras', 1)

        return






label orc_platoon_returns:




show bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

play sound "music/war-horn.ogg"
pause 1




if castle.buildings['barracks'].troops < 40:
    "Suddenly a loud horn sounded, echoing through the mostly empty halls of castle Bloodmeen. It sounded like one of the warhorns used by Karnas's armies."
    "Rowan felt an instinctive sinking of dread in the pit of his stomach."
else:

    "Suddenly a loud horn sounded, followed by several answering calls. A deep guttural cheer rose up around the Castle Bloodmeen, echoing around the halls and growing louder and louder."
    "Rowan felt unsettled. This was eerily similar to the frenzies that Karnas's armies would whip themselves into just before launching attacks."

ro "What's happening?"

show clamin happy at midright with moveinright

"The goblin merchant master came running into the throne room, waving her hands excitedly."

cla "Come on Rowan, you've got to come and see this!"

scene black with fade

"Cla-Min lead him out to the castle walls, from which he was able to watch in astonishment as a full platoon of orc soldiers carrying Karnas's colours marched through the gates."


show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

ro "Where did these soldiers come from?"

cla "Dunno, they just showed up. Their gear looks like it's forded its fair set of rivers though."

"Rowan looked at her, then tore his eyes away from her bouncing up and down while trying to look over the battlements. She was right, their equipment was on its last legs."
"In fact, they looked like they'd been on their last legs for years."
"Only expert maintenance would have kept that armor in service as long as it seemed to have been. The soldiers to the back didn't have any metal left on them, only hides and bones."
"This precession had been designed to look good."

scene black with fade

"Realizing that he should meet the troop and find out what was going on, Rowan hurried back to the throne room."

show bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midedgeleft with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at midmidright with dissolve

os " Wes returned, wheres our lord?"

show andras displeased at orcright with moveinright

"Before Rowan could say anything, Andras entered and sat on the throne while shouting to the platoon of orc soldiers who'd just arrived."

an "I am one of the lords of this castle! You will submit to me and join my armies!"

os "Yous not master, too small."
os "Where is Karnas? We know war is not over, puny humans could never hurt big boss!"

show bg6 with sshake
show bg6 with flash

"In a flash, the red demon shot forward and jabbed his hand into the orc's chest. He pierced through the carefully maintained armor emblazoned with Karnas's symbol like it were butter."
"The leader of this band barely let out a grunt before falling to the ground."

show bg6 with redflash
play sound "music/SFX/BodyfallDirt.ogg"
hide orc soldier neutral with dissolve

"Andras raised his blooded hand above his head and turned to look at the rest of the assembled orcs."

show andras angry at orcright with dissolve

an "Karnas is dead, but there are now new lords of Bloodmeen. Under our banner, the six realms will kneel!"

"As he spoke, several of Andras's own orc soldiers entered into the throne room and took up positions next to him."

an "Serve and you will have a chance at a place in our world. Defiance will result in death."

"He turned around and returned to the throne. The new arrivals looked between one another in both confusion and anger."
"Rowan felt angry himself. By killing the platoon's leader, Andras had thrown away his best chance at securing the soldiers to his banner as well as eliminated the best of them."
"Already he could see that many of the orcs were preparing to desert the castle."
"The twin's champion stepped forward and offered to give a tour of the castle's facilities in an effort to calm the situation somewhat. Hopefully he'd be able to convince at least some of them to stay."

scene black with fade

"There were those that left almost immediately, a few stayed out of fear, the rest was up to Rowan's abilities and the state of the castle."



$ temp_res = 5

if castle.buildings['barracks'].lvl >= 2:
    $ temp_res += 5

if castle.buildings['arena'].lvl >= 1:
    $ temp_res += 5

if castle.buildings['hall'].lvl >= 2:
    $ temp_res += 5

if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 9, 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    $ temp_res += 20
elif avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 9, 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
    $ temp_res += 15
else:
    if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, 3, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        $ temp_res += 10
    elif avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, 3, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
        $ temp_res += 5
    else:
        pass



$ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops += min(temp_res, castle.buildings['barracks'].capacity-castle.buildings['barracks'].troops)

"After Rowan had said his peace and done what he could, there were [temp_res] more orc soldiers in the barracks under Bloodmeen."
"Some of those that left were cut down not long after by the vengeful Andras, though he certainly didn't get all of them."


return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('lost_and_gifted', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', 'castle.buildings["tavern"].lvl > 0'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

    event('caravan_delayed', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('extra_equipment', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', '0 < castle.buildings["forge"].lvl < 3', 'castle.iron_per_week >= 5'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('forge_breakdown', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', 'castle.buildings["forge"].lvl > 0'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('warning_about_famine', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 27',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority='pr_ruler_high if week > 28 else pr_ruler')


label lost_and_gifted:



scene bg6 with fade
show indarah neutral at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright

ro "Yes, how can I help you?"

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

ro "Oh Indarah. Good to see you again."

ind "You as well. I, had a rather strange guest last night at the tavern. They never spoke and I never saw their face. They just dropped the coins for a room on the counter and then left for the night."

"After breaking eye contact with him, Rowan noticed that Indarah was nervously fidgeting with the frills on her skirts."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "I take it something strange happened or you felt unsettled by them?"

"A frown creased her forehead for a moment, then was gone."

ind "I hate dealing with secretive people. I'd much rather know exactly how threatening you are upfront. Show me what you got so I know what to expect and all that."
ind "I didn't even notice them leave, but when I went to check in the morning they'd gone. The bed had been slept in, so I know they used the room, but not much else."

ro "So, maybe they were just a quiet traveller then?"

ind "Except they left Something."

show indarah neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinright

"Indarah placed a sealed package on his desk. She took a step back right afterwards - and Rowan pushed himself away, his chair scraping the floor."

ind "I see you share my sentiment here."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Ive learned that strange messages left in the middle of the night can be either a blessing or a curse, but often hide unexpected opportunities regardless."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "{i}Packages{/i}, on the other hand "
ro " I wonder if we have a bottomless pit lying around somewhere."

ind "Havent seen any, but I spend as much time here as you do. I was thinking of throwing it in the fireplace?"

ro "Might actually blow up, Ive seen it happen. Lets just get one of Cliohnas students in on this before we do anything reckless."

hide indarah with moveoutleft
hide rowan with moveoutleft
scene black with fade

"In the end, the package proved to be perfectly benign, with a handful of gems inside, and a short note, thanking Indarah for a last, warm meal."
"Not all of Indarah's guests traveled east or west. Some headed north, into the inhospitable Rakshan wastes. They did so knowing they might not come back. Sometimes almost expecting not to."
"Rowan wondered what was the travelers goal, and whether or not this was the last time they heard of him. In the end, he split the gems with Indarah, and ordered the guards to be on the lookout for caped strangers from the south."

scene cg262 with fade
pause 3

"Just in case."

$ change_personal_gold(100)
return






label caravan_delayed:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with moveinright

ro "There you are! What's kept you so long? I was worried something had happened."

"The entire goblin caravan had been gone missing last week and there'd been no word throughout the morning and into the early afternoon. Rowan was relieved to finally see her matriarch arrive so he could learn what had kept them."

show clamin annoyed at midright with dissolve

cla "Something did happen. A bastard merchant guild woman decided to have my caravan detained, for 'health and safety concerns'. Horseshit."

ro "So that's why you were delayed with your supply shipments this week? When will you be able to bring things in?"

cla "I have some of it with me, since I know not to put all my eggs in one basket. But a not insignificant part of it is currently tied up because some city trader doesn't like competition in the silver trade of all things!"

"Her irritation was palpable and she'd started grinding her teeth in frustration, much to Rowan's discomfort."

ro "Wow, that's pretty harsh. Were you looking to get some cash to cover a bribe or something to get out of there?"

show clamin angry at midright with dissolve

cla "At least some gold would be something I could stand as a business expense. Can you believe that the only bribe she's willing to accept is one of my sons!? Either that bitch has a thing for green boys or she's got her eyes on starting a slave trade."

"After taking a deep breath, the goblin woman managed to calm herself down. A crease of worry now crossed her face instead of rage."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

cla "Look Rowan, I've got to get back there as soon as I can. My family's still stuck with the guild thugs, I came here to let you know what was up in the meantime. A mother can't just abandon her kids to someone like that."


menu:
    "Use a spy to teach the guild woman a lesson." if have_free_spies():
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "You know that. I know that. And soon the guild lady will wish she had known it too."
        show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
        cla "Oooooooooooh, I know that smile! Thats the smile of the Great Trickster! Youre plotting something!"
        ro "Im not going to let some skank hold your family hostage. What sort of boss would I be?"
        ro "You will take one of our spies with you. They will accompany you as you return to your caravan, and blend in with your family. Knowing your average city guard, I doubt they will be able to distinguish one goblin from another."
        ro "The spy will disguise as one of your sons, and you will deliver them as the bribe."
        ro "Give her a month afterwards, and I imagine shell be more amicable during your next meeting. Maybe shell even wish to apologize to your sons personally."
        cla "Ooooh~~~ I dont think itd let them sow their seed on such worthless lands ~~~"
        cla "But right now, I wouldnt mind you taking a shot at sowing yours~~~"
        ro "Cla-Min, focus. Family in danger?"
        cla "Right, right. Next week, maybe?"
        ro "Just go talk with Shaya."
        cla "Right, have her send the spy. Thank you love, youre the best!"
        $ send_spies(1, for_weeks=4)
        $ change_relation('cla_min', 5)
        return
    "Sympathize, but do nothing.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass



ro "Alright, I understand. Take your time to resolve this properly. "

cla "Thanks hun. Hopefully things will be back to normal next week."

hide clamin with moveoutright

"Well, that meant paperwork and using up some of the deep stores intended for sieges or emergencies, but at least Rowan had the peace of knowing what was going on now."


return






label extra_equipment:



scene bg22 with fade


show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"A very fortuitous event had occurred this week, as an extra large shipment of iron had come in from the mines. While this on its own wouldn't have meant much more than a trickle of extra income, Andras had decided to make it mean something more."

show andras displeased at midright with moveinright

an "No slacking! Drink, then keep working!"

"A mug of fluid was forced into Rowan's hands and he eagerly drank the substance."

hide andras with moveoutright

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Feeling new energy and strength flow into his body, Rowan allowed a smile to form on his lips. He watched Andras for a moment moving throughout the forge, delivering both demands and more drafts to his conscripted workforce for the day."
"The second seemed to be the far more effective method of keeping production going. Rowan decided to log this trick for rushing production in the back of his mind that the demon seemed to have stumbled on. Then turned back to his own station."
"It had been some time since he worked in a forge. The man was well versed in regular equipment maintenance out in the field, but rarely ever worked in places like these. Such a stuffy and sweaty environment was something he prefered to avoid."

show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with moveinright

gh "Have you finished that plate?"

"Using some tongues to lift and turn over the hot metal he'd been hitting for the past thirty or so minutes, Rowan inspected his work."

ro "Looks like it."

"Then he quenched the metal in a bucket and used a rag to wipe some of the sweat from his forehead. It was looking more and more like they might actually get through all the iron by the end of the day after all."

ro "Odd to see this place bustling with so much activity."

gh "Yes, I wonder if perhaps I fear this will be my future down in the depths."

show greyhide sad at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "What do you mean?"

gh "We are building and equipping an army, something I cannot hope to do alone. Therefore, a larger forge with more people will be built, eventually."
gh "I think I am afraid of when that day comes. I wonder if I will even notice."

"Before the hero really had a chance to think of a response, Greyhide had provided a new plate to work on to Rowan and taken away the old one."
"As he raised his hammer to pound the new slab of metal into shape, similar philosophical introspection started to plague Rowan's thoughts."


$ castle._equipment += 10
return






label forge_breakdown:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide sad at cliohnaright with dissolve

gh "I am so sorry about this."

ro "Please calm down, it will be fine. I'll take care of things."

gh "No! I cannot let you just take the blame for my failings."

"Rowan sighed inwardly. He was touched that Greyhide was willing to take a punishment like this so that he didn't have to, but no one really needed that. It was unlikely that what had happened would get past Rowan's desk anyway."
"In the ongoing efforts to improve equipment production for the armies, Rowan had put together a reclamation program for old equipment and had Greyhide train some apprentices to repair the gear."
"The experiment had been a disaster, at least for the moment. While the principles were sound, Greyhide had proven to be less than capable as a master for his apprentices."
"They had managed to severely damage the forge in the scant time they'd been working in it and all equipment production had to be halted while replacements were acquired."

ro "Greyhide! Stop, what is done is done. This situation is no one fault, specifically. As much as Andras would love to torture or kill someone for the damage done, it will get us nowhere."
ro "For now, we must simply fix things and then make sure it doesn't happen again."
ro "Promise me right now that you will not go to our master and beg him to punish you in my stead, that would hurt me far more than you realize. I depend on you here in the castle, so don't throw your life away."

gh "Such kind words, yet I cannot help but feel I never can deserve it. How can I possibly accept someone who is under such burdens take even more onto himself?"

ro "It's just who I am. Please, trust me on this."

gh "Very well, the whelp will hear nothing of this from myself. I promise."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Thank you."

gh "I wish I could do something else to honor you for what you did."

ro "Well, since you won't have much more work today, why don't you stay up here and we can chat a bit? I'd love to hear a little more about yourself. Going through the castle finances isn't the most demanding thing to do."

show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

gh "Then, what about me do you wish to know?"

ro "How about you tell me how did you come to be a blacksmith?"

show greyhide sad at cliohnaright with dissolve

gh "There is little to tell on that subject. Smithing and metalworking is simply a task I took up as a way to avoid fighting. My people are a little less likely to want to prove themselves against you if you make their weapons and armor."
gh "I learned by watching and testing. It took time, but my skills have grown much since the first time I struck an anvil."
gh "Once I had iron, anvil, and knowledge, my tribe suddenly had the power to leave the safety of the mountains and go to the towns on the coasts."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

gh "They like being able to raid and steal from the humans, something they can rarely do while unarmed. Sadly, this drew attention to us. So we end up fighting different battles. I was glad when the welp gave me a way out of it."

ro "Strange how different things can turn out than we expect."



return






label warning_about_famine:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

os "'umies green thingies not do well in tribe. So now we hunt'n."

ro "Thank you. You're dismissed."

hide orc soldier with moveoutright

"It was as Rowan had feared. Harvest had come, and come with a ruined crop."
"The story was the same across the whole realm. That same strange blight that had appeared last year and destroyed what had been a promising harvest had been even worse this year."
"With fall settling in, most of the livestock had already been slaughtered and the peasantry had been forced to turn to heavy hunting to stay fed."
"That wasn't going to last through winter, especially with what stores that were left had been essentially confiscated by the nobility."

show clamin happy at midright with moveinright

cla "Hey Rowan, you wanted to see little old me?"

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

"The bounce in her step faltered as she got close and sensed the mood in the room."

ro "Yes, this is about the food situation in Rosaria."

cla "Uh, pardon sir, but what does that have to do with me?"

ro "I want to know if your caravan can do supply runs for the villages. Essentially buying supplies from the other Six Realms and bring relief to those starving people."

show clamin annoyed at midright with dissolve


cla "Begging your pardon, but goblins aren't exactly too popular in Rosaria. I'd absolutely love to take advantage of the situation for a little profiteering off the sods, but-"






show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "DAMN IT! Cla-Min, those are {i}my{/i} people!"

cla "And I'm talking about the safety of {i}my{/i} people. My family is not welcome in Rosaria, not anymore. The caravan was attacked on the roads just last week!"
cla "Cla-Kes, my grandson, came out of that with a broken arm, he's just a boy!"

"The two glared at one another for a long moment. Then Rowan closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Echos of activity rung through the halls, amplified by the acoustics of this great stone cavern."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Fine. However, your caravan can go to the occupied villages and bring them food."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

"Now it was the trader matriarch's turn to rock on her heels and take a long moment to compose herself. Once again the noises of the castle were all that filled the air. Rowan thought that maybe he could hear Andras shouting something from far below."

cla "That we can do, assuming you either provide the food or cover the expenses."

ro "We've got the stores captured from Raeve Keep, since we've left only a skeleton garrison there, it isn't like they need all of them. If we need more, we can pay out of the treasury for it. Keeping our subjects alive is an expense I can justify to the twins."

"Cla-Min nodded."

cla "Do you need us to start right away?"

ro "No, not yet. They can still manage for some time yet. When things get bad, I'll call on you to do a relief run. It probably won't be the only time we need to feed my, no, our masters' people."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "Alrighty then. Since I'm doing a little favor for you here, how about you do one for me? Like I said earlier, we can't trade in Rosaria anymore. Unfortunately this means that I'm unable to do some rather lucrative trades in the capital city."
cla "Perhaps you might be able to go on my behalf? My items are fairly small and perfectly legal. Funny, isn't it? The goblin isn't allowed in when she actually wants to do a fair trade."
cla "If you can make it there in the next four weeks, there'll be a nice little finder's fee for you."

ro "I'll keep my eyes out if I get the chance."

cla "Great! See you around."

hide clamin with moveoutright

"With his excitable subordinate gone, the hero returned his thoughts to the threat of death by starvation to the people of Rosaria. He still had a chance to do something before the situation got worse. Raeve Keep wasn't the only noble stronghold that would have food stores in it."
"That was cold comfort considering what he'd have to do to actually get those food stores. Still, capturing fortresses was still helping towards the twins conquest and came with the extra benefit of helping feed the people in any villages he helped capture."
"Unfortunately, that didn't help those who were still free. If he wanted to do something to help all of Rosaria... well perhaps visiting the capital sooner rather than later wasn't such a bad idea. The baron must have plans for the famine and it would give a better idea of what's happening."



return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('greyhide_shares_his_people_s_liquor', triggers="week_end", depends=('greyhide_s_table_manners',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg22")

    event('jezera_is_stressed', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', ), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg14")


label greyhide_shares_his_people_s_liquor:



$ rowanGreyhideLiquorSex = False

scene bg22 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan was worried about Greyhide."
"It was a strange thought, to worry about the well being of a Minotaur. Rowan couldnt have imagined it prior to his servitude to the Twins."
"But the man had become a good friend since his arrival in Bloodmeen. One of the few Rowan truly trusted. So it was concerning when he realized the bull seemed to be avoiding him."
"He found Greyhide hard at work at his forge, hammering away at a piece of molten metal."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide sad at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "Good evening my friend, how have things been going for you down here these last few weeks?"

"The bull, startled, whipping around to face him with the molten metal still in his grasp. Rowan had to take a judicious step backward to avoid a grisly burn."

gh "Rowan!"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "{i}Goddess fend{/i}, watch where youre pointing that thing!"

gh "Sorry, sorry!"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"The bullish blacksmith, flustered, turned and dunked the heated hunk of metal into a water barrel. It was the clumsiest Rowan had ever seen him with his work."

ro "Is everything okay?"

gh "Yes!"
gh "Yes, you just... startled me."

ro "Are you sure? I come back later, if youd rather be al-"

show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

gh "No. Now is fine."

"The Minotaur brushed himself down and fixed an awkward smile onto his face."

gh "I am glad you came to visit."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Really? Im starting to kind of regret the choice, myself."
ro "I almost got to learn what a mouthful of molten iron tastes like."

gh "Please, forgive me. I did not mean to-"

ro "It was a joke, Greyhide. No harm done."
ro "So how are things?"

gh "Well enough."
gh "I... hope that the whelp has not been driving you too hard on the surface."

ro "Heh. I'm managing."
ro "But what about you? Ive heard youve hardly left the forge lately."

gh "You need not worry about me. It is comfortable down here."

ro "-Says the man who almost just gored me with a bit of hot metal."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "You should try to get out more. Staying cooped up in this forge all the time cant be good for you."
ro "Alexia really enjoyed the evening you spent together."

gh "..."

ro "Maybe a little too much, huh? Seems she got almost as drunk as I did the first time."
ro "Im glad you two had fun though. Im sorry I missed the festivities."

gh "I..."
gh "Thank you. For your kindness. I do not deserve it."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan smiled, putting a reassuring hand on the Minotaurs shoulder."

ro "Youre too modest, my friend."
ro "What say we have another drinking night, eh? Just the two of us."

"A conflicted look came to the Minotaurs face."

gh "I would like that."

ro "Are you certain? If youre not feeling up to it tonight-"

gh "No. I am sorry, I am being impolite."
gh "Of course, friend Rowan. Let us drink."
gh "Perhaps that is what I need to clear my head."

"Greyhide set aside his hammer, motioning for Rowan to take a seat on a nearby workbench. He then moved to retrieve something from within the drawer of his oversized desk."

ro "So whats got you so preoccupied?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Ive never seen you so absentminded."

gh "..."
gh "It is a difficult thing to talk about."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "I promise Im a good listener."

"The bull let out a rumbling chuckle."

gh "I know you are... Maybe that is the problem."
gh "I am not used to this. Telling others about myself."

"The Minotaur extracted two flasks from the drawer and handed one of them to Rowan. Then he sat down next to him on the bench."

ro "Whats this?"

gh "Firegrout draft."
gh "You shared with me your people's drink, so I wanted to share mine."

ro "Cheers."

"They clicked their flasks together and raised it to each others health. Greyhide popped the stopper out with his teeth and downed the contents of the flask in a quick gulp. Rowan took a deep swallow of his, and came up spluttering."

ro "{i}Gah{/i}, thats strong!"

gh "Ah! I am sorry, I forgot to tell you to only sip at it. It was made with my peoples livers in mind."

"Rowan swallowed the hefty lump of alcohol with a bit of difficulty, his eyes tearing up at the spicy burn it left in the back of his throat. His cheeks flushed with the heat of the drink."

ro "I can tell!"

"Rowan took a more measured sip this time, smiling at the rich texture of the drink. It settled with a comforting warmth in the pit of his stomach."

ro "It's quite good. You said this is your peoples drink?"

gh "Yes. It is hard to come by, outside of the Dragons Tail."

ro "Im honored youd share it with me, then."

"Greyhide smiled, finally seeming to relax a little."
"He leaned over and pulled a second flask from the drawer without leaving his seat, his massive shoulder blades flexing as he did so. Rowan found his eyes begin to idly wander."

gh "The honour is mine. You are a kind man, too kind for my sake."

ro "Of all the people Ive drank with in this castle, you are by far the best company."

gh "Heh. A short list, to be sure."

"Greyhide finished off his second flask, and Rowan took another, larger swig from his own. The stuff was absolutely {i}delicious{/i}."

ro "I can see why youd miss having Firegrout, Why is it so hard to come by?"

gh "One of the key ingredients is redheart moss, a rare plant native to my homeland. It grows nowhere else, and even there it is difficult to find."
gh "I had to ask Jezera herself to help me acquire some. I am very glad you like it."

ro "Jezera got this for you?"
ro "Thats unexpected."

gh "I will be honest, I did not think she would agree to send someone to retrieve it. It was a pleasant surprise when she did."

"Rowan didnt like the thought of Jezera going out of her way to help an underling acquire something so mundane as an ingredient for alcohol. Mainly because he couldnt fathom what she stood to gain from it."
"Wheels within wheels, that one. Rowan took another thoughtful sip of his drink."

ro "So whats bothering you, friend? Ive never seen you this unsettled."

"The bull nursed his flask, letting out a dissatisfied rumble from deep within his throat."

gh "I am struggling."

ro "With what?"

gh "With myself."
gh "With what I am."
gh "...I have lived much of my life at the mercy of my instincts, Rowan. My kin are simple, ruled by our urges."
gh " If we are hungry, we eat. If we want something, we take it. And if"

"He trailed off. A worried frown settled on his bestial features. He stared at the ground."

gh "I do not much like this part of me. I have done what I could to hold it back."

ro "Is that why you spend so much time down here alone?"

gh "The forge is simple. I know my tasks, and completing them gives me joy."
gh "I do not have to worry if what I do or what I say harms others. I can just work."

ro "Youre living half a life, Greyhide. You need more than just work to keep you going, you need purpose."

"The bull let out a low grunt, reaching out to take another flask from the drawer. Rowans cheeks flushed. Was it getting hotter in here?"

gh "I would not know what purpose is. I have not felt it in many years. Work is enough. Work is simple."

ro "Youre not a simple man, Greyhide."

gh "Heh. I am not a man at all, Rowan."

ro "Whether you want them or not, those feelings are still your own. Ignoring them only makes it worse."

"Rowan couldnt fathom why Greyhides expression grew so solemn after he said that. The Minotaur popped open the cork of the flask and downed the contents in one gulp."

gh "Perhaps it is best if I did just that."

ro "Hey, none of that doom and gloom, were supposed to be having fun, remember?"
ro "Lifes not just about dwelling on the low moments, it's about enjoying the good ones."
ro "When I shared that Rosarian wine with you, I did it because I wanted you to enjoy yourself, to cut loose and have fun. Isnt this what you wanted for me with the Firegrout?"
ro "Sometimes, it's okay to cut loose."

"Greyhide stared at the bottle for several seconds, then looked Rowan in the eyes again."

gh "I will think on what you have said."

"Rowan gave a gentle smile, patting his friend reassuringly on the back."

ro "Lets just enjoy the moment, huh?"
ro "How about another drink?"

scene black with fade
pause 2

scene bg22 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"The Firegrout hit Rowan harder and faster than he would have ever expected."
"The last time he drank with Greyhide, hed had a few bottles of wine over the course of several hours. Here, he finished most of the flask in half an hour, and already he felt woozy."
"A strange feeling engulfed him, like fluffy pink cobwebs enshrouding his higher thought functions."

ro "Youuu know what? This ish shome great stuff."

gh "So you keep saying."

"Greyhide, for all his faux-indignance, was deep in his cups as well. Hed finished off a fourth flask while Rowan wasn't looking, and was already working on a fifth."

ro "Aw, come on, {i}really{/i}?"
ro "Why the-"
ro "W-why the- "
ro "uh..."
ro "Wh-{i}why{/i} the rush, Greyh-uh guy?"
ro "We got {i}aaaaaall{/i} night to enjoy ourshelves, eh? No need to get {i}schuper{/i} drunk!"

gh "I would rather forget."

ro "{i}Pffff{/i} why?"

gh "I would rather not say..."

ro "Ah, come on, itsh me! "

"Rowan poked him in the chest, chuckling at how uncomfortable Greyhide seemed with his gentle prodding."

ro "Row-han! Yer ol friend! Hero of Rosharia! Loyal {i}ssshhh{/i}-ervant of the Twins!"

"Rowan elbowed Greyhide in the arm, laughing at how he jolted in place next to him on the bench. He really was a big softie at heart."
"Greyhide huffed and rubbed at his eyes, taking care to try to hide it from Rowan."

ro "Aw, come on man. Dont cry! Itsh just a bit of fun!"

gh "It is not that."

if alexia_greyhide_sex == True:
    gh "It is just I your wife"
    ro "Alexshia? Yeah, shes a schweetie, huh?"
    ro "Im glad you two hit it off."
    gh "..."
    ro "You deserve to be ha- {i}huh{/i} h-happy, Greyhide!"
    gh "Not like this..."
else:

    gh "It is just your wife I almost"
    ro "Wuh? Alexshia?"
    ro "She say somethin about you?"
    gh "No nothing like... that."
    gh "It is my fault."
    ro "Ahh, youre just too hard on yourshelf."

"The Minotaur put his head in his hands."

gh "I do not know what to do..."

"Rowan put a hand to Greyhides shoulder and gently patted it."

ro "Hey, hey, wotsh all this about?"

gh "I am a beast I cannot stop... myself."

"A beast?! Now Greyhide was making Rowan mad. Mustering the kind of courage that could only come from profound inebriation, Rowan shook him hard and forced Greyhide to look him in the eye."

ro "Hey! {i}Hey{/i}! You dont shay that kind of schtuff, huh?"
ro "You arent a beast and thats the end of it! Youre a good man."

gh "You are too kind."
gh " I do not deserve this kindness."

ro "Thatsh just the liquor talking. And hes an asshole! He made me drink him too!"

"Rowan knew a thing or two about drinking. Hed never felt {i}quite{/i} like this during his other, infrequent bouts. In fact, hed never been quite so warm. Quite so uncomfortable."

gh "You do not understand. I"
gh "I am trying so hard... to hold back."

"At this, Rowan drew close, putting a hand atop his larger mitt. He wasnt about to let Greyhide wallow in self pity. Not with those big, brown eyes of his."
"...Wait, where did that come from? Rowans cheeks burned in embarrassment."

ro "You arent a beasht, Greyhide."

menu:
    "Youre a man. (Kiss him)":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan wasnt thinking straight. His hand moved on its own, cupping the side of Greyhides snout and tilting it to face him."
        "He saw the uncertainty, the fear in the old bulls eyes. He wanted to do something about it."
        ro "...Youre a man."
        "His lips pressed against the tip of Greyhides snout, the leathery texture a fascinating contrast to any mouth hed ever kissed before."
        "He pulled away, his eyes lidded low as he fixed his friend with a drunken smile."
        gh "Rowan..."
        ro "Hah, I- oof, think I might have had too much to drink."
        "The Minotaur froze, his body caught in limbo as Rowan pulled his heavy frame closer."
        gh "I you are so fragile"
        gh "Wait, I apologize. I think your body is beautiful."
        ro "So is yoursh."
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowans cheeks were burning. There was a fire in his gut, spreading outwards to the rest of his body, enflaming his senses and numbing his mind. It didn't help that he was feeling pretty hot under the collar as well."
        ro "*Hic*"
        ro "Wow, that stuff goes through you fast."
        gh "I have never felt that before"
        gh "That was a kiss?"
        ro "Yeah."
        gh "I enjoyed that."
        ro "Me too."
        "Greyhide shifted uncomfortably in his seat, stealing glances at Rowan and adjusting his garment about his waist."
        gh "I have... hesitated to act on this. I dont want to "
        "The beast let out a low grunt, almost a growl in the back of his throat."
        gh "I cannot... lose control again."
        gh "But I desire you friend Rowan."
        ro "The feelingsh mutual."
        gh "May I have another?"
        ro "A kiss?"
        "Greyhide swallowed, unable to bring himself to say yes. He gave a curt nod, his horns swaying as he bobbed his head. It was everything he could do to not to throw himself at Rowan in that moment."
        "Rowan smiled, leaning in and planting another kiss upon the Minotaurs lips. His heavy breath sighed out as if a great weight had fallen from his shoulders."
        ro "Oh, haha. That wash a good one."
        gh "I want to... see you. Feel you Taste... you."
        "How had things escalated so quickly? Rowan struggled to make sense of it in his head. It was hard to focus. All he could comprehend was his breathless attraction to this gentle giant."
        ro "*hic* With how big that bulge is, I doubt you're getting inshide me."
        gh "I do not mind."
        ro "Show me what you've got."
        scene cg443 with fade
        pause 3
        show rowan necklace aroused behind cg443
        show greyhide neutral behind cg443
        "Hardly had those words left Rowan's mouth, than Greyhide was pulling his breastplate vest up and over his body."
        "Instantly the man's eyes were drawn to the enormous throbbing member that now stood at full height."
        ro "Woah. Thatsh big. Even bigger than I thought it'd be."
        gh "Let me see yours."
        "Rowan didnt give much thought to what he was doing. It was easier to just go along with what was happening."
        "Rowan quickly peeled his clothing off and held his arms out theatrically. He was hard. Painfully so. The situation seemed odd somehow, but the hero paid it no mind."
        show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg443
        gh "Beautiful."
        ro "Thaanksh! Im quite proud of it!"
        "Greyhides eyes were locked to his. There was something distinctly bestial in his gaze. He was breathing heavily, his thick chest lifting and lowering as he let out a low rumble in his chest."
        ro "Uhh Greyhide?"
        ro "Eh?"
        scene cg108 with fade
        pause 3
        show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg108
        show greyhide neutral behind cg108
        "The horny Minotaur reached out and took him by the shoulders, lifting Rowan up completely off the ground. He carried the drunken hero like he was a rag doll across the room, clambering up onto his desk."
        "He laid down on the table spinning the man around and laying him out across his well muscled chest."
        ro "Woah! Ha ha ha!"
        "That giant manhood filled his vision, a throbbing pillar of masculinity. He could see the sizable heft of his fuzzy balls beneath."
        "There was a tickling sensation, the feeling of hot breath against Rowans nethers. He craned his neck back to see Greyhide examining his ass and exposed nethers."
        "Well, when in Rosaria, as the saying goes"
        "Rowan reached out to stroke his friend's member. In response, something warm and wet started playing over the skin around his groin, paying particular attention to his scrotum."
        "Greyhides tongue was hot, and wet, and and {i}long{/i}! Gods, it was enormous. Almost as big as the cock in front of him. Rowan was sure hed have little trouble wrapping that thing around Rowan's cock. The idea was imminently appealing."
        menu:
            "Encourage Greyhide to go for your ass.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "As it turned out, the Minotaur didnt need any convincing. Before Rowan could even say anything, Greyhides tongue had traced a path up and over his asshole."
                "The sudden, wet feeling of against his rear caused Rowan to inhale sharply in response."
                "Greyhide was not fazed when Rowan clenched up. His large hands started massaging the man's toned asscheeks with his thumbs. Little by little, Rowan relaxed until he finally allowed his long bovine tongue to invade his backdoor."
                "Rowan, not about to be outdone, took to his new task with gusto. He kissed the head of the Minotaurs bestial cock, marveling at its strange contours."
                "Greyhides tongue was hot, wet and insistent. It curled across his buttcheek as he lathered Rowans rump in his saliva, marking him as his. The sudden stimulation drove Rowan wild, making it impossible for him to focus."
                "Rowan licked the shaft, jerking the beast as his leathery skin bunched and bulged between his fingers. His head swam with erotic need."
                "Greyhides proving tongue slid inside him, wriggling about as it sought Rowans deeper spaces. He was left gasping at the sensation, all but clinging to Greyhides cock as he did everything he could to bring him to a quick finish."
                "Then, almost as suddenly as it had started, the two reached their climax. Greyhide seemed to sense that Rowan was at his peak, lifting him up over his head as he brought the man to an anal induced climax."
                show cg108 with sshake
                show cg108 with sshake
                show cg109 with flash
                pause 2
                "This was enough to push Greyhide over the edge. He grunted, letting out a pleasured groan as he jerked his hips upward. Rowan kissed the base of his cock, watching in awe as it pumped a truly massive load into the air."
                "It fountained upwards, costing Greyhides own chest with the fruit of his sticky love."
                "Greyhide's arms gave out, and Rowan fell forwards onto the warm stains of white, marveling at the virile sensation of being surrounded by bull cum."
                "The two simply lay there for several moments, panting with exhaustion at the unexpected surge of passion the two men had shared. A wave of dizziness overcame Rowan and he put a hand to his forehead."
            "Have Greyhide get a taste of your cock.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Y-you know you want to taste it."
                "Greyhide didnt answer, he merely grunted."
                "A moment later, Rowan felt the slick slide of his fat, wet tongue engulf his dick. This elicited an approving moan of pleasure from the human."
                "It was a transcendental feeling; the warmth of the Minotaurs mouth sent shivers down his spine. He basked in the pleasure of their entanglement for a few blissful seconds."
                "However, Rowan wasn't the only one in need of stimulation. Never one to shirk his duty, Rowan began jerking and teasing the massive meat that was in front of him."
                "It was huge, hard going, and arduous work but Greyhides warm tongue made it all worth it."
                "Caught up in the moment, Rowan began to worship it with his mouth, alternating between licking and nibbling on the tip."
                "Greyhide's impressive length was surprisingly convenient for their current position, as he was able to easily sixty-nine with someone so much shorter than him."
                "When some doors closed, others opened: he might not fit in Rowans ass, but he sure could have fun with his mouth!"
                "As if reading his mind, the Minotaur jerked Rowan backwards. Rowan gasped as his cock dropped straight down into Greyhide's maw!"
                "The shock of the sudden suction and engulfment pushed him over the edge and he let loose a few spurts of seed down the randy beasts throat."
                show cg108 with sshake
                show cg108 with sshake
                show cg109 with flash
                pause 2
                "Apparently this was enough to push the Minotaur over as well. Greyhide grunted, letting out an impressive howl as he jerked his hips upward, the skin of his cock bunching between Rowans fingers."
                "He humped and pumped and came, spurting an impressive coating of semen all over his own chest."
                "Then Greyhide's arms gave out, and Rowan fell forwards onto the warm stains of white."
                "The two simply lay there for several moments, panting in sudden exhaustion as a wave of dizziness swept over him."
        scene bg22 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
        show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        gh "That was {i}hrrrh{/i}..."
        ro "*hic*"
        ro "Intenshe?"
        gh "Y-yes"
        "Greyhide shook his head back and forth, dazed in the aftermath. He looked around the forge, his breath shortening as he took in the scope of the room."
        gh "We I"
        gh "Oh gods what did we do?"
        "Weird. The fog around Rowans mind hadnt really let him properly consider what was happening in the moment. But now, once the post orgasmic bliss began to recede"
        ro "W-whuh? Wha- whashappenin?"
        "He"
        "Did he just have sex with Greyhide?"
        "Rowan blinked repeatedly. His mind was made of sludge. He got up off the bulls chest with a drunken stagger."
        if alexia_greyhide_sex == True:
            gh "No"
            gh "{i}No{/i}! Not again!"
            ro "Greyhide?"
        else:
            gh "What have I"
            gh "What did... we?"
        "The bull let out a gasp and leapt to his feet. Rowan was startled at the speed with which he could move."
        "Naked, Greyhide rushed over to his anvil, yanking the towel he had hanging off the edge and hurriedly wiping himself down."
        gh "I am sorry. I you must go."
        ro "Hey, watsh wrong?"
        "The surreal reaction caused Rowan to glance down at himself. Naked, his back coated with the remainders of the Minotaurs hot load. Something was off about all this, but he couldnt quite figure it out."
        gh "Please, friend Rowan I I did not intend for this."
        "The Minotaur circled around Rowans back, gently wiping him down before collecting the heap of Rowans discarded outfit and pushing it into his arms."
        ro "Itsh okay, Greyhide. Jusht take a second and-"
        gh "I-I need to get back to work!"
        scene black with fade
        "Startled, Rowan was all but shooed out of the room. Greyhide gave him just enough time to pull on his trousers before the door slammed shut behind him."
        "Rowan, drunk and disheveled, was left to stumble to his room. Thankfully, it was late enough that no one saw his impromptu (and wholly unexpected) walk of shame."
        $ rowanGreyhideLiquorSex = True
        $ rowan_non_alexia_sex += 1
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        jump peopleLiquorEnding
    "You are my friend.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan did his best in his drunken state to flash Greyhide a winning smile."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "You are my friend. And I wont schtand for all this beasht crap."
        ro "Friends gotta- {i}oof{/i}, schtick together, huh?"
        ro "Thats why its called friendssssship. Cause we sssss-chtick together."
        "Greyhide leaned in towards Rowan, his eyes lidding. It took him several seconds for him to realize just how uncomfortably close he had gotten. He shook himself, his lips twisting into a fearful frown."
        ro "...You okay, friend?"
        gh "I I cannot do this."
        if alexia_greyhide_sex == True:
            gh "Not again."
        ro "What are you talking about? Youre sho serious!"
        ro "Ha ha, come on: another drink, see if we cant beat our record, eh?"
        "But something had changed in the bulls demeanor. Perhaps it was just Rowan imagining things, but he seemed almost frightened of him?"
        "Greyhide rose to his feet, tossing the half-full flask of Firegrout across the room with uncharacteristically careless force."
        ro "Woah! What is-"
        gh "You you must leave friend Rowan."
        gh "Please I cannot-"
        "The Minotaur half-stumbled towards his anvil, picking up his hammer as if to return to forging."
        gh "You must go. Still so much to do."
        ro "But itsh so late-"
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        gh "{i}Go!{/i}"
        "His desperate shout startled Rowan from his stupor. He rose, sensing that the bull was saying it more for Rowans sake than for his own."
        ro "O-okay, Ill shee you later, Greyhide."
        scene black with fade
        "Greyhide did not respond, staring down at the hammer in his hand as he steadied himself on the anvil. It was clear he was in no condition to continue working, but Rowan could sense the mood had changed."
        "Rowan left, abandoning the forlorn blacksmith to his lonely vigil. He retraced his steps, drunkenly stumbling back to his bed. He was too addled to consider the matter properly in the moment, but he resolved to think more on what had happened in the morning."

label peopleLiquorEnding:

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan intro necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The next morning, Rowan awoke with a splitting headache, and the profound revelation that something had gone wrong the night before."

ro "Ugh, that wasnt any normal drink."

"Hed been drunk before, but never with that kind of sensation. It was like all his inhibitions had drifted away, he had been left bare, open to any impulse that might strike his fancy."

if rowanGreyhideLiquorSex == True:
    "such as sleeping with a Minotaur."

"The pink clouds in his mind might have cleared, but he was far from back to normal. Looking at his hands, he could see that they still tremored. How could a single flask of spirits cause such trouble?"
"Memories of the night before spilled into his head. Greyhide had been desperate for him to leave. He had been just as caught off guard as Rowan by what had happened."
"Something was {i}very{/i} wrong with that drink. As soon as his duties gave him the chance, Rowan would get to the bottom of this."

return






label jezera_is_stressed:



scene bg6 with fade

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy behind bg6

je "-Rowan, be a darling and come up to my room, I need some help unwinding."

ro "What exactly do you have in mind?"

je "Oh, just a massage from handsome company."

ro "... and?"

je "Well, maybe I'll tease you a bit too. You'd rather have a playful mistress than a grumpy one, wouldn't you?"

menu:
    "Tell her you're too busy.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Now really isn't a good time. You only give me a day to do all this work, you'll probably be a lot grumpier if I don't get it done."
        "There was no answer for a painfully long moment."
        show jezera neutral behind bg6
        je "Fiiiine. I'd have thought you'd have jumped at the chance to touch a lady's fine skin, but you just take care of those duties of yours then. I'll find someone else."
        "Rowan let out a breath he hadn't realized he was holding, then waited for several more moments before returning to his work."
        "Jezera wasn't as overtly frightening as her brother was, but that just meant she could be intimidating in other ways. Who could say when she felt offended?"

        $ jezera_is_stressed_massage_refusal = True
        return
    "Go up to Jezera's room.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rowanJezMassage

label rowanJezMassage:

$ rowanJezSex =+ 1

ro "Alright, on my way."

je "Excellent."

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

je "Enter."

"Rowan stopped, his hand raised about to knock on the door."
"Of course, since Jezera was expecting him, she'd been watching his position. It made sense that she knew he was there."

scene bg18 with fade
show jezera naked happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Entering into the finely decorated room, he found Jezera was laying down on her bed, propped up on one arm and running the other up and down her body enticingly."

je "I'm so glad you weren't too busy to come by and help me out."

"She let out long groan, then exaggeratedly stretched out."

je "Today was a damn frustrating one, so I just need a chance to unwind. Come over here and give me a well deserved massage."


scene cg370 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg370
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg370
pause 3

"Knowing better than to keep his mistress waiting, Rowan immediately stepped next to the bed where she'd rolled onto her chest and placed his hands onto her back."

show cg371 with dissolve
pause 3

"Right away he noticed that her flesh was unusually soft and felt more pliable than normal human flesh. Yet there were no creases and no wrinkles, just perfect violet skin."

je "Hmm? Come, my hero, put some force into it. I am not so delicate that I'll snap in two if you don't restrain yourself."

"Deciding to test that limit, if just for a moment, Rowan put the whole of his upper body weight down on his hands. Then dragged them down between her shoulder blades. A long reassuring sigh was his response."

show cg372 with dissolve
pause 3

je "Oh, yes. That's much better."

show cg373 with dissolve
pause 3

"Demon, the man reminded himself, trying to put the same weight behind his touch as he continued the massage. This was difficult going and wore him down rather quickly. So he tried moving onto her arms instead."
"Abruptly Jezera rolled over onto her back, locking eyes with Rowan."

je "Nah, could you give my chest a massage instead? They're just so tender and perky right now."

"He hesitated, unsure what of make of this. Was it a proposition? Did she want to see how he'd interpret this?"

scene cg214 with flash
show jezera naked happy behind cg214
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg214
pause 3

je "Too slow, too slow."

"Or maybe she was just looking for an excuse to move onto something else. In an instant, Rowan had found himself completely tied up in magical bindings of blue light."

ro " I-"

"One of the tendrils wrapped around his face, cutting off his voice."

je "Shh. Now it's time for me to have some fun."

"Rowan was pulled forward up onto the bed and deftly freed of his garments as Jezera leaned back onto her arms and reached out with her toes to caress the man's cock."

scene cg872 with fade
pause 3
show jezera naked happy behind cg872
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg872

je "How does that feel? Hah, I love seeing you squirm around like that."

"Her teasing was ever so light, just barely touching him. Try as he might, there was no way that Rowan could either pull free, or get her to touch him more fully as he grew harder and harder. The hero was fully in his captor's power."
"Now the demon's second foot came up and curled around the glans while the other continued to brush up and down Rowan's length. Still, she kept taking it slow. Such a pace was agonizing, Rowan couldn't help but let out a bit of a whimper."

je "Aww, is something wrong? You look like you're enjoying this."

"It did feel good to have those small, taloned toes touch him, tease him, toy with him. He wanted more. That was probably what Jezera wanted him to feel, but Rowan couldn't tell if it was his own desires or those which had been foisted on him."

je "I bet you'd like this too."

"Finally seeming to be done with the prelude, the demoness repositioned her feet so that one was on either side of Rowan's cock, toes up and pointed to his belly, and let him slide up through the gap between them."
"Rowan gave a satisfied grunt, now that the teasing seemed to be at an end. Even still, Jezera took it slow. Her violet souls went up and down a gentle steady pace."

je "Looks like you do, but what's with that face? Wanna cum? I bet you do."

"Her movements remained steady however, as she locked eyes with her servant."

je "In a moment, I'm going to take off your gag. I only want to hear three words from you, my hero, okay?"

"A grunt was the only answer Rowan could give."

je "Good, now say, 'Yes, mistress Jezera.' Do you want to cum?"

"The tendral came away."

menu:
    "Do as she wants.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg214
        ro "Yes mistress Jezera."
        "Then his mouth was blocked again."
        je "Good boy. Now, about your reward..."
        "At long last the pace increased, quickly driving Rowan towards his peak."
        show cg873 with sshake
        show cg873 with sshake
        show cg874 with dissolve
        pause 2
        show cg875 with dissolve
        pause 2
        show jezera naked happy behind cg875
        "Only a few moments later he felt his insides clench and let loose his seed over the soft flesh of Jezera's feet. She didn't let up her stroking until a moment after he'd finished, just before it started to hurt."
        je "I see you really like every part of your mistress, from top to bottom. There's still so much fun we will have together."
        "After wriggling her toes for a moment and working the white goo he'd covered them with in, she pressed the big one into his chest and drew a circle. A trail of cooling liquid was left in the wake."
        scene bg18 with fade
        show jezera naked happy at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
        "The tendrils of power retreated, releasing Rowan and allowing him to gather up his clothes."
        je "Well, I am thoroughly relaxed and satisfied now. Thank you, my hero, you are dismissed."

        $ change_favor('jezera', 1)
        return
    "Deny her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg214
        ro "I'm not saying it."
        "Then his mouth was blocked again."

        scene cg875 with fade
        show jezera naked happy behind cg875
        je "I guess then you don't want to cum. Well, I'm fine either way."
        "Her teasing didn't let up, if anything it adopted a pace that was intended to bring Rowan to the edge again and again, but then relax just before he hit his peak. It seemed that Jezera took great pleasure in this, constantly taunting him each time she did so."
        "Denying Rowan seemed like it was actually getting her off, as the demoness started to touch and run her fingers over her womanhood as the torture continued and brought herself to orgasm on at least two occasions."
        scene bg18 with fade
        show jezera naked happy at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
        "As she promised, the man never came. He simply was set down about an hour after he'd been summoned."
        je "Well, I am thoroughly relaxed and satisfied now. That is the important thing. Gather up your things Rowan, you are dismissed."
        "Rubbing a bit of feeling back into his limbs, Rowan scooped up his clothes and started towards the door."
        je "Oh, just so you know, today is going to be an inspection day. I hope you focus extra hard on your work and don't get caught up in any further pleasure seeking. You will have a very cross mistress if I catch you trying to get off today."

        $ change_favor('jezera', 1)
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('helayna_is_acclimating_in_rowans_room', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=30', 'raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


    event('helayna_is_acclimating_after_orcs', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=30', 'not raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


label helayna_is_acclimating_in_rowans_room:



$ caravan_shop.add_tool("energy_potion")


scene black with fade

scene bg9 with fade
show helayna naked sad at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright

"As Rowan entered his room, he was surprised to see that Helayna was neither sleeping or begging him to take her. Aside from taking meals, she essentially only had those two modes since she'd come here."
"Today, she was wrapped up in one of the blankets from his bed, sitting on a window bench and staring outside at the mountains visible from his room."

ro "Helayna?"

"She didn't reply at first, but the hero could tell that she had heard him due to the shift in her posture. So he approached and sat at the desk nearby her, looking out the window as well. After another minute, she finally answered with a quiver in her voice."

hel "Rowan, my love and my greatest failure. What kind of a knight am I that I couldn't control myself around you?"

ro "What happened? Did you get the band off?"

hel "No, its power is still upon me. I just can... think again. Along with that, I've gained the memories of all the sins I've committed since this curse was laid."

"A shudder ran through her body."

menu:
    "Rowan told her it wasn't her fault.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        ro "It wasn't your fault, it's Jezera's curse that did that to you."
        "Helayna laughed, turning now to look at the hero for the first time since he'd come in."
        hel "Was it? I called out for you. Damn it, I thought that I'd finally put away that childish fantasy, but as soon as my discipline cracks my infatuation for the hero of my childhood came forth."
        jump helMergeA
    "Rowan put his arm around her.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "Rowan stood back up and started towards Helayna. He intended to put his arm around her, but as he got close he was surprised to see the woman recoil from him in horror, now making eye contact for this first time."
        hel "No! Don't touch me! Even now I can barely keep myself in check, I'm desperately trying to stop myself from begging for you to fuck me again and again..."
        hel "Damn this childish fantasy. I thought I'd buried it years ago, but the moment my discipline cracked my infatuation for the hero of my childhood showed itself again."
        jump helMergeA
    "Rowan waited to let her finish.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump helMergeB





label helMergeA:

menu:
    "Rowan confessed he returned Helayna's love.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        ro "Helayna, I love you too. Don't call this infatuation."
        show helayna naked happy at midleft with dissolve
        if helaynaTitle == "teacher":
            "For a moment, her eyes shone with a brilliant joy that Rowan hadn't seen upon her face since the time he'd agreed to be her personal teacher. For the second time, he had touched her heart."
        else:
            "For a moment, her eyes shone with a brilliant joy. The expression was one that Rowan had never seen on her face before, there was no doubt that his words had touched her heart."
        show helayna naked sad at midleft with dissolve
        "Then her expression fell and tears streamed down the noblewoman's face at Rowan's confession."
        hel "Love that should never have been consummated. You were forced to break your vows to Alexia, I was forced to break the honor of my household. Nobility and peasants should never mix."
        "Another shudder ran through her."
        hel "The thing that scares me the most is how much I liked it. Even as a girl I had fantasies of having you as a lover. I knew and accepted that you were already married to Alexia and I would marry a nobleman, but I wanted that love in-spite of Solansia's laws."
        hel "Now, it's all I can do to resist the power of my heart and the band. Two halves of me tear at one another, please help me! I need to escape from this place, I need to be away from you, before both of us fall deeper into this curse!"

        menu:
            "Rowan kissed her.":
                $ renpy.fix_rollback()
                show helayna naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
                "Instead of answering the woman, Rowan moved forward and pulled her into a deep kiss. She melted into his arms and eagerly returned his affections, the reservations of the conversation vanishing in an instant."
                ro "Our love isn't evil, it's something Jezera could never have created."
                "The blankets she'd been wearing fell away, revealing her nude form which quivered with arousal. The former knight pulled back from her keeper for a moment to brush away the tears from her eyes. As she did so, a somewhat melancholy tune escaped her lips."
                hel "Here we two lovers lie, under a blackened sky."
                hel "Until now our love was forbidden, but dark has revealed what was hidden."
                "Then her expression shifted from whimsical to hungry and she rushed forward into Rowan's arms for another deep kiss."
                jump helAcclimitedSex
            "Rowan resolved to help Helayna escape.":

                $ renpy.fix_rollback()
                jump helMergeC
            "It would be too dangerous to help her, for both of them.":

                $ renpy.fix_rollback()
                jump helMergeD
    "Rowan waited to let her finish.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump helMergeB





label helMergeB:

"Rowan didn't say anything, letting the former knight continue at her own pace."

show helayna naked sad at midleft with dissolve
hel "I only hope that I can redeem myself, in at least my own eyes if not Solansia's."

"Now her face fell downward, both embarrassed and oddly shy."

hel "Rowan, great hero of Rosaria, I beg you to help me get away from this place. I need to escape, to be away from you. If I don't, I fear that my love and lust for you will overcome what remains of my discipline and I will fall to corruption."

menu:
    "Rowan resolved to help Helayna escape.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump helMergeC
    "It would be too dangerous to help her, for both of them.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump helMergeD





label helMergeC:

ro "Alright. I'll find a way to get you out of here. There's no way I'll be able to sneak you out the portals, so you'll have to brave the Rakshan Wastes. I don't know how you'll make the journey. But the safer route will be to the Empire of Sand-"

show helayna naked neutral at midleft with dissolve

hel "No, I'm not going to run away. I can't stay here, but I need to do something to help you."

ro "Are you certain? Helping me means helping demons who're trying to conquer the Six Realms."


hel "I can remember you telling me about what's happened here. Between you, uh, satisfying my needs, your confessions didn't fall on deaf ears. Perhaps with time we can bring them down from within or at least soften the damage they will do."

ro "I appreciate your confidence, but what you're suggesting seems incredibly risky. There are many creatures in the Wastes that could take advantage of that curse to do horrible things to you. Even a simple crossing will be a difficult task."

hel "Just get me armor, a weapon, and away from these walls. I'll handle the rest."

ro "Alright, if you're certain, best we start our plans as soon as possible. It might take weeks before I can get you out of here."

show helayna naked happy at midleft with dissolve
hel "I appreciate it, [helaynaTitle]. I know that you're taking a big risk here, I doubt your masters will be happy to learn I'm gone. If I can ask one final thing, please help me keep my lusts in check while I remain in your care."

ro "Of course, I promise."


$ helayna_escape_method = 'rowan'
return





label helMergeD:

ro "No, it's too dangerous, for both of us. Not only will my masters be upset with me helping you escape, but what would you do? I can't get you through the portals, so you'd be braving the Rakshan Wastes to return to the Six Realms."

show helayna naked neutral at midleft with dissolve
hel "Please, you don't understand, I must, I need..."

show helayna naked sad at midleft with dissolve
ro "I'm sorry Helayna."


$ helayna_escape_method = 'without rowan'
return





label helAcclimitedSex:


scene cg136 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg136
show helayna naked aroused behind cg136
pause 3

"The lustful woman held his lips for a long moment, at the same time her arms ran all over his back while she grinded her sloppy sex on his legs."
"To help her along, Rowan tried to work his hands underneath her. While he was trying to get at his trouser buckle, Helayna decided that his fingers made a far better source of stimulation and switched to rubbing herself all over them."
"The hero decided to humor her by working his digits into her snatch, causing her to moan loudly into his mouth. Evidently she'd really been holding herself back during their conversation, as that moan was accompanied by a big splash of her juices."
"Helayna broke off the kiss abruptly with an embarrassed look on her face."

ro "Wow, already? I didn't realize you liked my fingers so much, just look at the mess you made of me."

"She broke eye contact and gasped out a reply."

hel "I, ha, can, hah, keep going."

"Then her eyes darted down and saw her lover's bulge straining against his sodden garments. Apparently acting on instinct now, she worked his erection free and readjusted so she was kneeling in front of him on the bench."

scene cg125 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg125
show helayna naked aroused behind cg125
pause 3

"Almost as soon as Rowan felt the cool air of his room upon his erection, it was replaced by the warm interior of a woman's mouth."

ro "Gha, oh Helayna!?"

"She was vigorously sucking down on his member, taking it in as deeply as it would go while also running her tongue over every inch she could reach. Ever since she'd been brought to his room, Helayna had never given head before, always being completely passive in bed."
"Finding the current situation a little overstimulating, Rowan put a hand on his lover's head. Instantly she reacted to his touch, adjusting her pace and depth at the slightest pressure to match what he wanted."
"Rowan was impressed at her performance, while he had little doubt that she'd never done something like this before, already Helayna seemed to be an expert at giving blowjobs. He wondered how well she'd perform in bed now that she'd regained her wits?"
"The combined current stimulation, aroused state, and lewd thoughts that were racing through his head quickly brought the man to his peak and he used his hand to push his lover's face all the way down to the hilt."
"Helayna swallowed him eagerly and without gagging. With his lower head in her throat, he painted her throat white as she gulped down around him, humming pleasantly at the same time and stroking his thigh in appreciation."

scene cg126 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg126
show helayna naked aroused behind cg126
pause 3

"A moment later she popped off of him with a small flick of her head, and showed him her mouth. On her tongue was a small drop of his cum, which she swallowed a moment later."

hel "Thank you so much, [helaynaTitle]. It felt really good to make you feel good, and you taste wonderful."

"Rowan started to stroke her hair and was about to say something when Helayna abruptly threw her arms around his shoulders and whispered in his ear."

hel "I'm sorry about what I said earlier. I promise I won't try to push you away again. I love you, my hero."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show helayna 2 happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "You sure you're alright?"

hel "Yeah, I'm pretty sure I can control the urges from this ring now. I can probably even move out of your room if you want to share it with another girl, I don't mind."

show helayna 2 aroused at midleft with dissolve

hel "At least, as long as I get a fair share of time with that wonderful sword of yours, I'm happy."


$ helayna_escape_method = 'no escape'
$ helayna_moveable = True



$ avatar.corruption += 5
return







label helayna_is_acclimating_after_orcs:



$ caravan_shop.add_tool("energy_potion")

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

wom "My lord, may I speak to you for a moment?"

"Rowan looked up, then did a double take in surprise to see one of the castle's maids addressing him. This was very rare, the staff almost never spoke to him."

ro "Yes, uh, go right ahead."

wom "Helayna has been asking to see you. If it would not be too much trouble, could you come and speak to her?"

if society_type == "might":
    "It felt strange having someone act like this to him, like they were addressing a noble. The girl must have been from one of the six realms and hadn't left her behavior behind."
else:

    "It felt strange having someone act like this to him, like they were addressing a noble. Which Rowan supposed now he was, he'd have to get use to that."

ro " I'm not sure I really should be seeing her, I'd rather not-"

"A frantic look crossed her and she suddenly darted forward to grab one of Rowan's hands."

wom "Begging your pardon, but she's acting very unusual right now. Please, she won't let me feed her anymore."

ro "Alright, let's go see Helayna."

wom "Thank you ever so much! I pray that I will be able to repay this kindness."

ro "That's enough, please. We'll discuss it after I see what's happened with Helayna."

scene black with fade

"The maid lead Rowan to one of the spare rooms nearby the kitchens. He thought that surely Helayna wasn't staying in here if she'd been made into a pleasure slave and staff like he'd thought."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black
show helayna naked neutral behind black


"Sure enough, the red haired woman was inside. She was wrapped up in a blanket and staring out the window."

ro "Helayna?"

"At the sound of his voice, a small smile crept up on her lips. Letting her take her time to respond, Rowan stepped into the room and sat down nearby. The maid nervously stayed at the door and just watched the two of them."
"A few minutes passed in silence, then Helayna spoke."

hel "Rowan, my [helaynaTitle], I feel like I've woken from a horrible nightmare. Dark dreams have troubled me, dreams I cannot forget from what happened at the keep. I saw how those demons treat you, you saw how they treated me."
hel "I feel dirty, even now my curse threatens to overtake me, but my mind is mine again."

"Sunlight reflected off the tears that glistened in her eyes for a moment as she met his gaze for the first time. That smile was genuine, but bittersweet."

scene bg7 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show helayna naked happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "What happened to you? Was it Jezera who broke her promise, or was bringing you here Andras' idea?"

"She shook her head, making her hair form a pink halo around her head for a moment."

show helayna naked neutral at midleft with dissolve

hel "They didn't touch me then, it wasn't until I was rescued by her that the demons touched me."

"Rowan turned to face the maid who'd fetched him."

ro "Well, what's this about?"

wom "I... I found her in the barracks, secreted in one of the back rooms and covered in the dried orc fluids of all kinds. I thought it would be better if she was up here on the staff rather than an orc's toy, but... mistress found her."

ro "What did Jezera have to say?"

wom "{i}Oh well, she's here now we can put her to use as a fun little slut.{/i}"

"A loud sigh escaped from Rowan's lips. Really though, now that he was thinking about, how much better would it have been if Helayna had gone wandering off in her state or just sat there in the courtyard after what had happened."

ro "Regardless of how it happened, it is good to see you yourself again, Helayna. Since you told me what happened to you, I at least owe you the full story of what happened to me."

scene black with fade
scene bg7 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show helayna naked neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan finished off the story by explaining the amulets that he and Alexia were now cursed with, like Helayna was locked to her ring. He noticed then that she was staring at it around his neck."

hel "Can she listen in at any time?"

ro "I don't think so, there's a special thing I need to do to talk to her and if she can, she's hidden it very well."

hel "Then, you can help me escape."

ro "Helayna? Are you certain? Where would you go, we're on the edge of the Rakshan Wastes here. There's no way I could sneak you through the portals, Jezera controls that."

hel "The orcs didn't just take me, they took my armor too. With that, I can take care of myself on the road, if you can get me that and find a way to smuggle me and some supplies away."


hel "Rowan, I can't stay here. I told you, my desires are always about to overcome me. Those demons, they will break me. I need to escape. Please, you have to."

menu:
    "Rowan resolved to help Helayna escape.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        ro "Alright. I'll see what I can do."
        show helayna naked happy at midleft with dissolve
        hel "Thank you, [helaynaTitle]."
        wom " I'll help to. Just tell me what to do."
        ro "This isn't something that can be put together in just a few days and I only get one day a week in the castle. However, I think I have a plan...."

        $ helayna_escape_method = 'rowan'

        return
    "It would be too dangerous to help her, for both of them.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        ro "I'm sorry Helayna, it's too dangerous."

        show helayna naked sad at midleft with dissolve
        hel "No! Please, you must reconsider!"
        ro "I can't bear thinking I'm sending you to your death and it could mean that the twins take out their anger on me and Alexia."
        hel "Rowan, what kind of a hero are you?"
        ro "One that's been forced to serve demons. I... have to be pragmatic. I'm sorry."
        "Without letting the two women say anything else, Rowan stood up and left the room."

        $ helayna_escape_method = 'without rowan'

        $ avatar.add_guilt(2)
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('helayna_escapes_without_rowans_help', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=35', 'helayna_escape_method == "without rowan"'),
        group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


label helayna_escapes_without_rowans_help:



$ helayna_escaped = True
$ rowan_shares_room_with_helayna = False


if rowan_shares_room_with_helayna:
    scene bg9 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright

    ro "Helayna? That's odd...."

    scene black with fade

    "Curious where that woman had gone, Rowan went around the castle looking for her. The staff soon joined in his search, then even the soldiers when one of the twins found out what had happened."
    "They couldn't find any sign of her and apparently no one had seen her either. When the twins learned of what had happened, they sent out an investigation of orcs and Skordred staff and kept Rowan working throughout the day on his normal duties."
    "When it became apparent that they weren't going to find anything, they called the man in for a meeting."
else:


    scene bg10 with fade
    show bg10 with flash
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show andras displeased at midright with dissolve


    if all_actors['andras'].total_favors > 2:
        an "Finally. Rowan, we have had a breach of security at the castle. A valued piece of property has gone missing."
    else:

        an "Finally. Servant, we have had a breach of security at the castle. A valued piece of property has gone missing."

    scene black with fade

    "It turned out that it was actually Helayna he was referring to. They realized she'd vanished the day before and had been searching for her since."


scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

je " ...therefore we will be putting you in charge of investigating this matter. Should we have any traitors in the castle they must be dealt with severely."

ro "Understood."

an "As an added incentive, I'll inform you that someone will be made an example of by the time this is all over. It will be your job to make certain it is the one who deserves it."

show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve

$ event_tmp['time to search'] = 12
$ temp = event_tmp['time to search']

an "You have [temp] hours."

scene black with fade



"The hero knew that Helayna wanted to escape, though he'd kept that information to himself. There had been a few things he'd done after her confession a few weeks back to try and dissuade her and make it less likely. Evidently that had failed."


if not raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    "The first, and most obvious candidate to have rescued Helayna was the maid who'd brought her recovering mind to Rowan's attention. However, he'd already taken steps to make sure that she did no such thing. That path proved to be a dead end."


"The twins had given him their notes on what they'd managed to figure out. There wasn't much, but he did find a few leads out of there that they hadn't yet followed up on. Plus a hunch or two of his own."
"Rowan intended to get to the bottom of this himself. He hadn't decided yet if the twins would learn of his findings. First he needed to know what had happened."
"There was almost certainly at least one sympathizer for Helayna among the castle staff, the twins had already uncovered evidence of it. However, perhaps unsurprisingly, they'd had no luck getting anyone to point fingers."
"The next option would be to search for routes out of the castle that Helayna could have taken through the tunnels. The main gates were under constant watch and had already been ruled out as possible routes that Helayna could have taken out of the castle."
"Jezera's portals were completely out of the question. Unless she'd let Helayna leave, which Rowan highly doubted, there was no way those had been used by her to escape."
"Rowan's last idea would be to search the forests around the castle and see if he could find signs of Helayna there. He'd be the first to try, but he'd also be the best for the job as no one else in the castle was even close to as competent a tracker as him."


$ event_tmp['possible_accomplices'] = ['cook', 'butler', 'manager']
$ event_tmp['accomplice'] = random.choice(('cook', 'butler', 'manager'))
$ event_tmp['suspected as accomplice'] = None
$ event_tmp['can search for sympathizers'] = True
$ event_tmp['stealth approach'] = False
$ event_tmp['can search for accomplice'] = True
$ event_tmp['can question staff'] = False
$ event_tmp['visits to suspects'] = {'cook': 0, 'butler': 0, 'manager': 0}
$ event_tmp['found accomplice'] = False
$ event_tmp['accomplice search: intimidate bonus'] = 0
$ event_tmp['accomplice search: diplomacy bonus'] = 0

$ event_tmp['can search castle'] = False
$ event_tmp['asked Skordred'] = False
$ event_tmp['skordredSearchPass'] = False
$ event_tmp['castle search bonus'] = 0
$ event_tmp['castle search attempt'] = 0
$ event_tmp['found the armour in the caverns'] = False
$ event_tmp['castle search completed'] = False

$ event_tmp['forest search attempts'] = 0
$ event_tmp['found the potion'] = False
$ event_tmp['cliohna visited'] = False
$ event_tmp['clamin visited'] = False
$ event_tmp['clamin denied'] = False
$ event_tmp['magic lore test bonus'] = 0
$ event_tmp['magic lore test attempts'] = 0
$ event_tmp['magic lore test completed'] = False
$ event_tmp['potion identified'] = False
$ event_tmp['self identify potion'] = False
$ event_tmp['clamin potion help'] = False
$ event_tmp['potion identify attempts'] = 0
$ event_tmp['potion event completed'] = False

$ event_tmp['completed event chains'] = 0
$ event_tmp['timer'] = 0
$ event_tmp['time left'] = 0

$ event_tmp['sympathizer_bonus'] = 0



label investigationMenu:
scene black with fade

if event_tmp['completed event chains'] >= 2:
    jump investigationTwoChains

$ event_tmp['time left'] = event_tmp['time to search'] - event_tmp['timer']

if event_tmp['time left'] <= 0:
    jump investigationFinal


menu:
    "Search for sympathizers: Recreate the escape." if event_tmp['can search for sympathizers']:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump investigationRecreate

    "Interview the castle staff for sympathizers." if event_tmp['can search for accomplice']:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump investigationSympathizer


    "Question Suspected Accomplice." if event_tmp['can question staff']:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump investigationQuestionAccomplice

    "Ask Skordred about possible escape routes." if not event_tmp['asked Skordred']:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump investigationSkordred


    "Search the caverns." if event_tmp['can search castle']:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump investigationSearchCaverns


    "Question orcs about Helayna's armour." if event_tmp['found the armour in the caverns'] and not event_tmp['castle search completed']:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump investigationQuestionOrcs

    "Search the forest for signs of Helayna." if not event_tmp['found the potion']:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump investigationSearchForest


    "Inquire about the potion." if event_tmp['found the potion'] and not event_tmp['potion event completed']:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump investigationQuestionCliohna


    "Confront the rescuer." if event_tmp['completed event chains'] >= 2:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump investigationConfrontRescuer




label investigationRecreate:
$ renpy.fix_rollback()

"Looking over the twins notes, Rowan came to the conclusion that while Jezeras interrogation techniques left much to be desired, they didnt come anywhere near Andras level of incompetence. It was a miracle the demon didnt murder anyone today."
"But for all the shortcomings of their approach, there was one thing the twins did manage to acquire - an abundance of excuses from various members of the staff on why didnt they notice anything."
"Rowan frowned. Helayna wasnt exactly inconspicuous, long red hair and all, and a cape would attract even more attention. He had no doubt she would have some sort of disguise, but even that couldnt be perfect."
"Whoever was helping her had to be influential enough to clear the way for her. Move the staff around so nobody would notice anything amiss. And as he was reading the notes, he saw hints of that Routine adjustments, odd requests, all sorts of weirdness."
"All he had to do was determine what was accidental, and what was deliberate sabotage."

if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    "He started at his room, and cross referencing the map and the notes, tried to deduce how Helayna passed from there to the tunnels."
else:

    "He started at Helaynas bunk bed, and cross referencing the map and the notes, tried to deduce how Helayna passed from there to the tunnels."

if avatar.skill_roll("stealth", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    if event_tmp['accomplice'] == 'cook':
        ro "Thats just too obvious, no?"
        "A wheeled cart. With a cloth over it, and an empty space under it. The castles kitchen standard equipment, though it found little use outside of Jezeras grand parties."
        "And yet someone had reported they saw it missing from the kitchen that very night, and another person said they thought they saw the cook with it, though they couldnt phantom what it would be needed for at such a late hour."
        ro "(The man has some explaining to do.)"
    elif event_tmp['accomplice'] == 'butler':
        ro "Could it be "
        "From his starting point, Helayna couldve reached the side corridors with little trouble. But after that she would risk stumbling upon some of the castle maids."
        "Except one of the maids that shouldve been cleaning that segment at the time reported she had the day off. But another mentioned she did see some woman in maids clothes walking through the corridors, and now that she thought about it, it was the first time she was seeing the girl."
        "Rowan checked the notes again. The maid said she did not request a day off, but was instead granted to her for exemplary service by the Castle Butler. "
    else:
        "It was subtle. It was VERY subtle. At first he thought he was seeing things, but after he had Liuriel quickly compile him the complete documentation of the castle staff working hours, he knew he was onto something."
        "Small adjustments were made to the maids shifts, over a period of three weeks, if not more. Breaks were moved, shifts were shortened and delayed, arbitrarily at first glance."
        "But once you added everything up, you had an entire wing of castle Bloodmeen deserted of all staff, for a duration of an hour, right in the middle of the night."
        "And the only person who could arrange for something like this, was Jezeras manager of staff."
    $ event_tmp['stealth approach'] = True
    $ event_tmp['suspected as accomplice'] = event_tmp['accomplice']
    $ event_tmp['can question staff'] = True
    $ event_tmp['can search for sympathizers'] = False

    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
    jump investigationMenu
else:

    "An hour later, he was back to square one. The castle had a impressive amount of corridors to it, and there were several routes Helayna could take. Through trial and error, he was able to eliminate some, though not all."
    "He could continue this approach, but he already lost precious time on it. Should he really continue to brute force the solution? "
    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
    jump investigationMenu




label investigationSympathizer:


$ renpy.fix_rollback()

scene bg14 with fade

"The castle staff were the people who interacted with Helayna the most. If anyone knew anything about her or any plans to help her escape, it would be one of them."
"Rowan began interviewing the various members of the staff. He used the same techniques he'd learned to find out who was stealing food or skirting their duties during the war, while simultaneously trying to avoid being too confrontational or suggestive."
"Jezera inspired a great degree of fear, but that was a double edged sword. Her own workers would not be honest about their suspicions, fearing that if it does come out it was one of them who helped Helayna, Jezera will see fit to punish them all for their lack of vigilance."

if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False, bonus=event_tmp['sympathizer_bonus']) == "success":
    "In contrast, Rowan was seen as a much more reasonable figure to confide in, and after some honest assurances that no collective punishment will take place, the hero soon had a credible suspect."

    if event_tmp['accomplice'] == 'cook':
        "Apparently the cook who'd been serving Helayna her meals had taken pity on her. The man rather liked nobles with particular tastes and coming up with dishes to satisfy them. Naturally this attitude rubbed some people the wrong way."

    elif event_tmp['accomplice'] == 'butler':
        "A manservant who'd previously served as butler to a rich lesser noble was the one he was after. Jezera had recruited him from Rosaria and he was very familiar with Helayna, perhaps even a bit of a fan of her untraditional views."
    else:

        "The manager for the castle staff, and Jezera's second in command, was apparently responsible. Though an unpopular man among the staff, so many of them had pointed fingers at him that it was unlikely a coincidence."

    $ event_tmp['suspected as accomplice'] = event_tmp['accomplice']
    $ event_tmp['can question staff'] = True
    $ event_tmp['can search for accomplice'] = False

    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
    jump investigationMenu
else:

    "Because of that, Rowan found it difficult to get the staff to open up. He located several people who obviously knew something, but would not divulge their knowledge, no matter what arguments he used."
    "He wondered if maybe he should continue interviewing the staff, or follow a different lead?"
    $ event_tmp['sympathizer_bonus'] += 1

    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
    jump investigationMenu




label investigationQuestionAccomplice:
scene bg14 with fade


if event_tmp['suspected as accomplice'] == 'cook':
    if event_tmp['stealth approach'] == False:

        if event_tmp['visits to suspects']['cook'] == 0:
            "Rowan had a talk with the cook who'd been serving meals for Helayna, asking about her tastes and what he'd thought of her."
        else:

            "Rowan had another talk with the cook who'd been serving meals for Helayna, asking about her tastes and what he'd thought of her."
            $ event_tmp['visits to suspects']['cook'] += 1
    else:

        if event_tmp['visits to suspects']['cook'] == 0:
            "Rowan had a chat with the cook, innocently inquiring on the late night activities of the kitchen staff. "
        else:

            "Rowan had another chat with the cook, innocently inquiring on the late night activities of the kitchen staff. "
            $ event_tmp['visits to suspects']['cook'] += 1



if event_tmp['suspected as accomplice'] == 'butler':
    if event_tmp['stealth approach'] == False:

        if event_tmp['visits to suspects']['butler'] == 0:
            "Rowan had a chat with the butler who was apparently a fan of Helayna. Starting with some innocuous questions before moving onto his political views."
        else:

            "Rowan had another chat with the butler who was apparently a fan of Helayna. Starting with some innocuous questions before moving onto his political views."
            $ event_tmp['visits to suspects']['butler'] += 1
    else:

        if event_tmp['visits to suspects']['butler'] == 0:
            "Rowan had a chat with the butler, making innocuous inquiries into the maid shifts on the night of escape."
        else:

            "Rowan had another chat with the butler, making innocuous inquiries into the maid shifts on the night of escape."
            $ event_tmp['visits to suspects']['butler'] += 1




if event_tmp['suspected as accomplice'] == 'manager':

    if event_tmp['visits to suspects']['manager'] == 0:
        "Rowan sat down with Jezera's manager. It was time to find out how deep his loyalties lay with his mistress."
    else:

        "Rowan sat down again with Jezera's manager. It was time to find out how deep his loyalties lay with his mistress."
    $ event_tmp['visits to suspects']['manager'] += 1

"He had some leads, but nothing conclusive. If he did help Helayna, he did so knowing the twins were likely to execute them for treason. There was nothing he could threaten the man with."
"So instead, he switched his approach, pretending he knew everything, and simply toyed with the man to see if he could make him confess."

label questionAcompliceMenu:

if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False, bonus=event_tmp['accomplice search: intimidate bonus']) == "success":
    "With casual remarks, and a certain man, he slowly nibbled at the mans confidence, until finally, he cracked and confessed to everything."

    if not raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
        "Like the maid who'd found Helayna with the orcs, he was sympathetic to her desires to get out of Bloodmeen."

    "The job he'd had in the escape attempt was to smuggle her down to the lower levels and meet up with someone else who was apparently the real mastermind behind the escape."
    "They'd been co-ordinating with notes and messages, never actually seeing one another in person, so he had no idea who the partner was."
    "The good news was that Rowan now had a time for the escape, so he could cross-check alibis and narrow down the list of suspects considerably."

    $ event_tmp['found accomplice'] = True
    $ event_tmp['completed event chains'] += 1
    $ event_tmp['can question staff'] = False
    $ event_tmp['can search for accomplice'] = False

    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
    jump investigationMenu
else:















    "Rowan slowly worked his way through the various tricks he'd learned for getting information out of people. This one was proving hard to crack, though after an hour, he was starting to see the nervousness in his eyes."
    "To call the interrogation off would be admitting he had no way of proving his fault, but could he really continue wasting his time on the castle staff? Maybe other areas would wield more clues?"
    $ event_tmp['accomplice search: intimidate bonus'] += 2

    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1

    menu:
        "Continue the interrogation.":
            $ renpy.fix_rollback()
            jump questionAcompliceMenu
        "Abandon this angle of investigation entirely.":

            $ event_tmp['can search for accomplice'] = False
            jump investigationMenu



label investigationSkordred:
scene bg20 with fade
show skordred neutral at skorright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "Skordred, the twins are having me follow up on the investigation into our escapee. Could I see your maps of the tunnel network?"

sk " Aye. What're ya lookin far?"

"As he spoke he pulled out several stacks of parchment with detailed maps on them and passed them to Rowan."

ro "I need to know what the possible escape routes were so I can search them."

sk "We already did that. Wha de ye hope to find tha me and my lads couldn't?"

"Rowan was hardly paying attention to the dwarf, focusing on the tunnels and comparing them to where excavation workers had been posted over the last week."

ro "I'm a professional tracker."

show skordred angry at skorright with dissolve

sk "Are ye insulting me?"

"He stopped looking at the maps for a moment and turned to face the dwarf, then considered his words."


$ temp = event_tmp['time left']
ro "Time is of the essence, the twins wish me to find Helayna in the next [temp] hours. I'm doing what I can and if you have any information you can give me to help, it would be appreciated."

if society_type == "might":
    show skordred neutral at skorright with dissolve
    "Already Skordred's expression was softening. He still looked a bit defensive, but Rowan felt like he was being given a chance to make up for lost ground."
    sk "Fine."
    ro "Good. How did you coordinate your search, who was on it?"
    jump skordredSearchPass
else:

    sk "An just why do ya think I should help the old master's killer? Do ya really think I owe ya anything?"
    "Oh, this was going to take awhile. Sometimes dealing with the dwarf was like pulling teeth out."
    jump skordredSearchFail

label skordredSearchPass:
"In spite of his initial outburst, Skordred was very forthcoming with what his teams had done and found during the investigation. Rowan already knew most of what he was saying, but he was able to get answers to the questions for what had been missing in the original reports."
"Rowan was in and out of the workshop in almost no time at all thanks to Skordred's help."

$ event_tmp['castle search bonus'] += 5
$ event_tmp['skordredSearchPass'] = True
"Now he just needed to follow up on that information in the caverns."
$ event_tmp['can search castle'] = True
$ event_tmp['asked Skordred'] = True
jump investigationMenu

label skordredSearchFail:
"Skordred remained on the defensive for the remainder of the time that Rowan was in his workshop. The dwarf didn't make it easy, but Rowan eventually left with the information he needed that had been missing from the original report."
"It took nearly an hour to finally get everything out of him, not a good start on this line of investigation."

$ event_tmp['castle search bonus'] -= 3
$ event_tmp['skordredSearchPass'] = False
"Now he just needed to follow up on that information in the caverns."

$ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
$ event_tmp['can search castle'] = True
$ event_tmp['asked Skordred'] = True
jump investigationMenu



label investigationSearchCaverns:


scene black with fade

"Rowan began his sweep of the caverns, specifically searching in the tunnels that were far from where Skordred's teams were working and the inhabited tunnels."
"It was very unlikely that Helayna had escaped through routes that were well travelled, so it made the most sense to follow passages that had few people as possible going through them."
"The previous search had been much more exhaustive, but those hadn't been people with the same skill set as Rowan, nor had they been well coordinated. Orc soldiers and maids made poor searchers."
"While competent and dedicated, Skordred couldn't have personally searched everything. Nor had he specifically followed the route that Rowan was now passing through."

if event_tmp['skordredSearchPass'] == True:
    "The dwarf had briefed Rowan on the areas he'd personally lead the search and the man was confident enough that he could leave those areas be for the moment."
else:

    pass


if event_tmp['castle search attempt'] > 0:
    "Rowan was becoming more and more familiar with these tunnels as his search continued. It didn't make him feel much better about the time that was being burned away as he went down yet another passage, looking for any signs of Helayna."



if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 9, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False, bonus=event_tmp['castle search bonus']) == "success":

    scene black with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinright
    "This was the end of the line. Yet another of the possible escape routes was cleared and no signs of anyone using it for part of an escape."
    show rowan necklace shock at center with moveinleft
    "However, as he turned around he saw something."
    show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
    ro "(Hello, what's this doing here?)"
    "There was a maid's dress laying on the floor next to an opened wooden crate. This certainly looked promising!"
    scene black with fade
    "Several minutes later, Rowan had made a full sweep of the room. Unless there was someone else with that shade of light-red hair, Helayna had definitely been here. If he wasn't mistaken, a knight's armour had also been in the crate before the escape happened."
    "Suits of Rosarian Knight armour were custom fitted to their wearers. You'd be hard pressed to fit in one that wasn't yours, but all the signs in the area seemed to suggest that Helayna had put on the full suit. That could only mean it had been her armour."
    "The most likely people to have had Helayna's armour would either be the twins or some trophy collecting orcs. It seemed unlikely that someone would have managed to smuggle a suit of armour out of one of the twin's chambers, so the orc barracks made the most sense to start with."

    $ event_tmp['can search castle'] = False
    $ event_tmp['found the armour in the caverns'] = True

    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
    jump investigationMenu
else:


    "Nearly an hour passed while he stalked through the tunnels, picking each path based on what Rowan thought was most likely to least. He was reasonably sure he hadn't missed anything on those routes, but he still hadn't found anything useful."
    "The clock was ticking, should he keep searching the tunnels or move onto another line of investigation?"

    $ event_tmp['castle search attempt'] += 1
    $ event_tmp['castle search bonus'] += 2

    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
    jump investigationMenu



label investigationQuestionOrcs:
scene bg11 with fade

"It didn't take that long for Rowan to find out that the orcs had indeed kept several suits of armour from Reave Keep when the assault had happened."
"Some of the pieces had been salvaged to use for equipment, others had been used as improvised armour plating. A mish mash of pieces had also been put up on one of the walls as a trophy of the battle."
"This was Rowan's first clue as to what he was looking for, as the helmet and greaves were now missing from that display and the last any of the orcs had seen them was around when Helayna escaped."
"If the helm and greaves was from her suit, then obviously someone had taken them down to reassemble her suit. With that knowledge, he now had a lead that he followed through the soldiers until he had what he needed."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

"One of the orc soldiers, a male, was the one who'd gone through the trouble of getting several parts of Helayna's armour and delivering them to the crate he'd discovered in the tunnels."

ro "So, why exactly were you doing that?"

os "Humi woman paid me to."

ro "A human woman paid you?"

os "Ya."

ro "Can you tell me anything about her?"

"The orc just shrugged."

os "Was ona de humis dat come down here to clean and bring food. Sometimes dey ask for dings like dis. Was noting odd, dough bosses may be mad I took rose armor off wall. Don't tell dem I did dat, still need to find new ones."

ro "Did you see her any other time? Anywhere else?"

os "Hmmm. Wanted to get anoder girl to put on armor. Make sure it was de right one. Dat it."

"He shrugged again."

os "Never see girl any odder time."

"Rowan heaved a sigh. He didn't doubt the orc's word, which unfortunately meant this was a dead end. The orc had no idea why the woman he'd helped wanted the armor, nor did he care."
"Well, at least he knew that a woman was involved. Apparently someone from the regular cleaning staff too, though that wouldn't be too hard to get a disguise for if you had free reign of the castle."

$ event_tmp['castle search completed'] = True
$ event_tmp['completed event chains'] += 1

$ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
jump investigationMenu



label investigationSearchForest:


if event_tmp['forest search attempts'] == 0:

    scene black with fade

    "While the interior of the castle had been quite thoroughly searched, the exterior had not. Quite frankly, no one in the castle had the right skills or expertise to track someone, except for Rowan."
    "So he doubted that they would have gotten far without his help anyway. Especially since they might not have even covered the right ground either. There really was only one route that Helayna could have taken after emerging from the tunnels; into the forest."

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinright

    ro "Jezera, I'm leaving the castle as part of my investigation."

    show jezera neutral behind black
    je "Understood. Good luck out there, my hero."

    hide rowan with moveoutleft





scene bg3 with fade




if avatar.skill_roll("survival", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False, bonus=event_tmp['forest search attempts']) == "success":

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "(There.)"
    "He'd been following a likely trail for several minutes now and thus far hadn't been able to confirm if it was Helayna or not. Someone had struggled through a bush here and he was hoping to find out a little more information."
    ro "(Nothing... nothing... hmm?)"
    "He pulled up a long strand of hair and held it up to the light."
    ro "(That looks like the right colour.)"
    "He pawed through the bush a little more, finding another strand. It was the same shade of light red, almost certainly Helayna's. So he was following the right trail, though he'd never catch up to her at this point."
    "Instead, he tried to follow the trail back to the castle and see how she'd come out, but the terrain quickly turned too rocky to find tracks. That was a dead end. However, just before he came out of the forest he found a discarded glass vial containing a deep red liquid."
    "It wasn't blood, but his nose tingled when he gave it a sniff. Magic, no doubt."
    "Now he had to figure out what it was, and where it came from."

    $ event_tmp['found the potion'] = True

    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
    jump investigationMenu
else:


    "Rowan wasn't getting anywhere out here in the woods. That was becoming painfully apparent."
    "The man was a very experienced and skilled tracker, but that didn't help him if he just happened to not be in the right place or found the wrong tracks."
    "Hunters from the castle occasionally came here to try their hands at getting game, so there were many trails and false paths that he constantly found, followed, and eventually discarded."
    "Looking at the sun, he guessed that he'd been in the forest for about an hour now and wondered if maybe he should keep at it or try and follow a different lead."

    $ event_tmp['forest search attempts'] += 1

    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
    jump investigationMenu



label investigationQuestionCliohna:

menu:
    "Have Cliohna analyse the potion." if event_tmp['cliohna visited'] == False:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump analysePotionCliohna

    "Ask Cla-Min." if event_tmp['clamin visited'] == False:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump analysePotionClamin

    "Ask Cla-Min about the potion again." if event_tmp['clamin visited'] == True and event_tmp['potion identified'] == True:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump analysePotionClaminAgain

    "Analyze the potion yourself." if event_tmp['self identify potion'] == True and not event_tmp['potion identified']:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump analysePotionSelf


label analysePotionCliohna:

$ event_tmp['cliohna visited'] = True

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "Ah Cliohna, I found a potion that I'd like to identify."

"She waved her hand somewhat dismissively at him."

cl "As long as you don't break anything, you may use my equipment to do so."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Actually, I was hoping you could help me with that."

if cliohnasChampion:
    cl "I could. If you ask Nicely."
    "There was a flirtatious glint in her eyes that made his heart skip a beat."
    ro "I Wouldnt mind that. But I only have a short time to solve this. And I dont want to be on the receiving end of Andras wrath if I produce no results."
    ro "You can just imagine the paperwork this will result in."
    cl "That man is a never ending source of frustration. Very well Rowan, give me the vial."
    "The librarian shook the bottle lighty, then grabbed a glass coaster from a nearby table and carefully poured the remaining liquid onto it. Her fingers drew a complex symbol over it."
    cl "A stamina potion, of poor quality. Id ask Cla-Min about it, shes the only one who sells them here."
    ro "Wouldnt one of your mages also be able to make one?"
    cl "Yes, but Id fire them if thats the best they could come up with. This is clearly for commercial distribution, I wouldnt touch one myself, and neither would my students."
    if event_tmp['clamin visited'] == False:
        "It looked like Cla-Min was his next stop."
    elif event_tmp['clamin denied'] == True:
        "So Cla-Min was playing dumb Well, she wouldnt be able to dismiss him now."
    $ event_tmp['potion identified'] = True
    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
    jump investigationMenu



elif all_actors['cliohna'].relation > 5:
    "Cliohna let out a resigned sigh and took the potion of his fingers."
    cl "I confess, you have been very supportive of my own projects. But dont make a habit out of this."
    "The librarian shook the bottle lighty, then grabbed a glass coaster from a nearby table and carefully poured the remaining liquid onto it. Her fingers drew a complex symbol over it."
    cl "A stamina potion, of poor quality. Id ask Cla-Min about it, shes the only one who sells them here."
    ro "Wouldnt one of your mages also be able to make one?"
    cl "Yes, but Id fire them if thats the best they could come up with. This is clearly for commercial distribution, I wouldnt touch one myself, and neither would my students."
    if event_tmp['clamin visited'] == False:
        "It looked like Cla-Min was his next stop."
    elif event_tmp['clamin denied'] == True:
        "So Cla-Min was playing dumb Well, she wouldnt be able to dismiss him now."
    $ event_tmp['potion identified'] = True
    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
    jump investigationMenu
else:


    cl "My apologies Rowan, but I am currently preoccupied with something that requires my personal attention. However, you may borrow one of my assistants for the moment. She will explain how to use them."
    ro "  You are aware I have no magical training whatsoever, right?"
    if unwantedResults:
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "Yes Rowan, I am VERY MUCH aware of the depths of your magical inaptitude."
        "Rowan opened his mouth to response, then closed it, and backed away very slowly. Cliohna was obviously not over the fact it was Alexia who had the bigger magical potential between them."
        "Perhaps the assistant will be competent enough to analyse the potion themselves"
    else:
        show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "That doesnt mean you have no talent! Give it a try, you might surprise yourself."
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "Now please, stop bothering me."
        "Rowan shot her a withering look, which the sorceress ignored, no longer even paying any attention to him. The assistant would have to be enough."
        $ event_tmp['self identify potion'] = True
        $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
        jump investigationMenu


label analysePotionClamin:

$ event_tmp['clamin visited'] = True

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

if event_tmp['potion identified'] == False:
    ro "Can you tell me anything about this potion bottle?"
    cla "Its probably from a magical potion?"
    ro "That much I figured out myself. But what kind? Is it something you might have sold?"
    cla "Probably? Theres only two sources of magical potions in the castle, the stuff Im bringing in, primarily from Qerazel, and whatever Cliohnas people brew up."
    cla "Why the sudden interest Rowan? Are you looking to enter the market yourself?"
    cla "Fair warning, I do not go easy on my competition."
    ro "Im afraid its nothing of the kind. I believe it was used to help Helayna escape."
    cla " And theres a chance I might have sold it to whoever was helping the girl."
    if society_type == "feudalism":
        if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
            cla "To think I couldve inadvertently assisted someone in stealing her away from you Oh Rowan, Im so sorry."
        else:
            cla "To think I might have helped someone expose you to Andras wrath "
        hide clamin with moveoutright
        show clamin neutral behind bg19
        cla "Hold on a second.."
        hide clamin
        show clamin neutral at midright with moveinright
        cla "Here. A sample of everything I have sold in any capacity in the last month. This should help you narrow down the type, but thats all I can do for now."
        cla "Talk with me again when you know what it is, alright my love?"
        $ event_tmp['clamin potion help'] = True
        $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
        jump investigationMenu
    else:

        cla "Thats most troubling news, but Im afraid I cant really help you here. I sell a lot of potions, to many people."
        cla "If you at least had the type Maybe then we could figure something out? "
        $ event_tmp['clamin denied'] = True
        $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
        jump investigationMenu
else:

    ro "Cla-Min, I will need a full list of people who bought stamina potions in the last month."
    ro "And note down who was buying them for the first time, and who is a regular customer."
    cla "Did something happen, my love? "
    ro "Helayna was supplied with stamina potions during her escape. I believe they came from you."
    if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
        cla "To think I couldve inadvertently help someone steal her away from you"
    else:
        cla "To think I might have help someone expose you to Andras wrath "
    cla "Ill get to it at once. Give me a moment, dear."
    "Once the list was ready, Rowan studied it thoroughly. It was short, not many people had used the drink in the castle. Mostly members of the domestic staff. He'd have to cross check this with what else he'd found to see if it pointed to anyone definitely."
    $ event_tmp['potion event completed'] = True
    $ event_tmp['completed event chains'] += 1
    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
    jump investigationMenu


label analysePotionClaminAgain:

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Its a stamina potion. I will need a full list of everyone who has been buying them in bulk in the last month."
ro "And do note who was a recurring customer, and who was buying them for the first time."

cla "At once."

"Once the list was ready, Rowan studied it thoroughly. It was short, not many people had used the drink in the castle. Mostly members of the domestic staff. He'd have to cross check this with what else he'd found to see if it pointed to anyone definitely."
$ event_tmp['potion event completed'] = True
$ event_tmp['completed event chains'] += 1
$ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
jump investigationMenu


label analysePotionSelf:

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if event_tmp['potion identify attempts'] == 0:
    "Rowan found his way over to the equipment that Cliohna was talking about. Her assistant, a dark elf woman, explained to him how to operate the equipment and where he could find books on common potions and how to test for them."
    "He tried to explain it was obvious the whole process would be much faster if she simply did the whole analysis herself, but the elf remained unmoved."
    "She rudely declared doing alchemical grunt work was beneath her, and the best Rowan can hope for was doing the testing himself while she runs him through the process."
    "Rowan made a mental note to purge the entire library, then agreed to the arrangement. With (timeleft) hours remaining, he couldnt afford to start pointless arguments."

    if event_tmp['clamin potion help'] == True:
        "At least he had Cla-Mins potion list for reference. Hell start with them, and go to the more obscure tests later on."
else:


    "Rowan set to work at the apparatuses again, the dark elf assistant by his side, once more hoping to find out what that potion was."


if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False, bonus=event_tmp['potion identify attempts']) == "success":
    "After some attempts, he finally managed to go through the whole testing phase without messing anything up. He consulted the tables, frowning."
    ro "Its a stamina potion, if Im reading this right?"
    "The dark elf peered over his shoulder, and adjusted her glasses, and informed him it was nothing that they would ever make."
    ro "Is that so"
    "If that was the case, then he had to talk with Cla-Min at once."
    $ event_tmp['potion identified'] = True
    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
    jump investigationMenu
else:

    ro "Fuck!"
    "The tiny crystal he held in his hand burst into pieces as he applied too much force to it. The assistant frowned at his cursing, but he paid her no heed."
    "The magical apparatus was delicate to say the least, and as much as Rowan tried, he kept messing the whole process up. He wasted a very precious hour on this, and was nowhere near identifying the damn thing."
    "Hed have to try again, or pursue another angle."
    $ event_tmp['potion identify attempts'] += 1
    $ event_tmp['timer'] += 1
    jump investigationMenu






label investigationTwoChains:

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve


if event_tmp['found accomplice'] and event_tmp['castle search completed']:
    "Rowan looked at the schedules and list of duties, cross checking all the women on the staff that had access to the orc barracks. Then when he came up with no one, all the women that could have gone down there."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    ro "No, it can't be."
    "He checked everything again."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "There was only one woman in the castle who had access to the orc barracks who had also was unaccounted for at the time of escape."


if event_tmp['found accomplice'] and event_tmp['magic lore test completed']:
    "Rowan checked over the departure time, comparing the people on the list who'd got the potion to their alibis. Hopefully that would tell him which had gotten a potion for Helayna."
    "He frowned, this couldn't be right. Her name being on the list had seemed innocuous enough, but she was the only one who wasn't accounted for at the time of escape."


if event_tmp['castle search completed'] and event_tmp['magic lore test completed']:
    "First things first, Rowan started crossing off the names on the potion purchasing list of all the men."
    "He hesitated, already halfway down and looking at the full list over again. All of the people on this list were men."
    "All except one."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    ro "No, it could't be."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Well, if it was true, he had to go and confront her."



jump investigationConfrontRescuer



label investigationConfrontRescuer:
scene bg9 with fade

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I know what you did."

wom "Know what?"

ro "That you are the one who rescued Helayna."

wom "Oh. I... hoped you wouldn't figure that out."

show rowan necklace sad at midleft with dissolve

ro "You aren't even going to deny it? Just admitting it right away?"

"There was no response."

ro "At least tell me why you did this?"

"At long last he turned around."

show alexia 2 necklace look away at midright with dissolve

ro "Why Alexia?"



"For a long moment she didn't say anything."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Finally she met his gaze evenly, and spoke."
al "She wanted to leave, she hated what had been forced on her. But you didn't give that to her. So I did what I could in your place."


if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    ro "It was too dangerous, how could she survive out in the wastes?"
    al "She's a knight! Trained by you! Are you so blind to your lusts for her that you couldn't even see that?"
    ro "Who better than me would know in what state she was, and whether or not she could make that journey?"
    al "And deny her wish to be free?"
    ro "Alexia, I can tell you're not telling me everything."
    show alexia 2 necklace look away at midright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "What's the other reason you did this?"
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    al "Because of what you were becoming. Rowan, have you seen what's happening to you since you brought her back here? I know what you said. I know we're in a terrible situation. But the two of you were destroying one another"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Her accusatory look caught Rowan off guard and he looked away from Alexia. The guilt at having abandoned Helayna came back and gnawed at him for several seconds. Then his thoughts turned to other acts he'd been forced to do in the twin's service."
    ro "I don't have a choice. Helayna wasn't the first person I've had to abandon since I became the twin's agent."
    show village elder wounded at edgeleft with dissolve
    hide village elder with dissolve
    show rowan necklace sad at midleft with dissolve
    "An image of one of the first to fall in his campaign for the twins flashed through his mind, reminding him once again of exactly what he was being forced to do."
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    "She put her hands over her heart and took a deep breath."
    al "The man I love was becoming something else in the arms of Jezera's curse. It was right in front of me, I had to do something."
else:


    ro "I can't believe you took this risk. Not only were you almost certainly going to get caught, you sent a woman, who could barely keep herself focused for several minutes at a time, out into one of the most dangerous parts of the world."
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    al "And what gives you the right to dictate what she should or shouldn't do? Honestly Rowan, this isn't like you. I couldn't believe it at first when she told me you'd refused to help her escape."
    "Her accusatory look caught Rowan off guard and he looked away from Alexia. The guilt at having abandoned Helayna came back and gnawed at him for several seconds. Then his thoughts turned to other acts he'd been forced to do in the twin's service."
    ro "I don't have a choice. Helayna wasn't the first person I've had to abandon since I became the twin's agent."
    show village elder wounded at edgeleft with dissolve
    hide village elder with dissolve
    show rowan necklace sad at midleft with dissolve
    "An image of one of the first to fall in his campaign for the twins flashed through his mind, reminding him once again of exactly what he was being forced to do."
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    al "I know I don't really understand what you're going through, but Helayna was suffering right in front of me. I had to do something."


"The woman let out a long shudder, then slumped. Her anger burnt out and all of a sudden she looked half her usual size, looking like a little girl again. Rowan had an urge to reach out and comfort his wife."

menu:
    "Comfort Alexia.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "Rowan stepped forward and wrapped his arms around his wife's shoulders, rocking back and forth as her tears streamed down her face."
        al "Darling..."
    "Don't touch her.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "He resisted the urge to touch her, and stood back. After a moment, Alexia wiped away her tears and looked back up at him."

        $ change_relation('alexia', -2)

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

al "What happens now?"


$ temp = event_tmp['time left']
ro "Now I have to give my report to the twins. They told me that I need to figure out who did it in [temp] hours so they can make an example of the traitor. Even if I didn't come up with the right person, Andras is going to punish someone anyway."
ro "You've put me in an awkward spot here, I could try blaming one of your accomplices or take the blame myself. I don't think I could tell them the truth..."
"he placed a hand on his arm and looked him in the eyes with a resigned expression."
al "Do what you have to do."
jump investigationFinal



label investigationFinal:

scene bg6 with fade
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

je "So, my hero, what have you learned?"

an "Yes, I am most eager to learn who was responsible for this... loss."



menu:

    "Blame the accomplice." if event_tmp['found accomplice']:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump investigationBlameAccomplice


    "Blame the orc soldier." if event_tmp['castle search completed']:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump investigationBlameOrc
    "Take the blame yourself.":


        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump investigationBlameSelf


    "Tell them it was Alexia." if event_tmp['completed event chains'] >= 2:
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump investigationBlameAlexia
    "Tell them you couldn't figure out who it was.":


        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump investigationBlameNobody



label investigationBlameAccomplice:


$ temp = event_tmp['accomplice']
ro "It was a [temp] on the staff. He took a shining to Helayna and got her out of the castle."


if event_tmp['completed event chains'] >= 2:
    if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve

        an "Hmmhmmhmm, well sister, might I have some of your staff?"

        show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

        je "Absolutely brother, be my guest. Feel free to take that man's whole team. I'm sure I can find replacements."

        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

        ro "Wait, it was only-"

        je "Hush my hero. Your job is done now. It is my brother's turn to act."

        an "Well said, sister."

        hide andras with moveoutright

        je "You'll get to take care of cleanup after he's done. Ta."

        hide jezera with moveoutright




        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        return
    else:
        jump investigationCaughtLie



label investigationBlameOrc:

ro "It was one of the orc soldiers, they got tricked into getting everything that she needed to escape into the Rakshan Wastes."


if event_tmp['completed event chains'] >= 2:
    if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve

        an "Ohhh, this day you don't get to stop my punishment. Those orcs will know what happens when they turn against me, let them feel my wrath!"

        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

        ro "Wait, it was only-"

        an "Silence! I said you will not be stopping me today. Today, there will be blood."

        hide andras with moveoutright

        ro "How many is he going to kill?"

        je "As many as it takes. Thank you for your help in this, ta."

        hide jezera with moveoutright


        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 10
        $ castle.morale = int(castle.morale * 0.9)

        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        return
    else:
        jump investigationCaughtLie



label investigationBlameSelf:

ro "I did it."

show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve

an "Oh? Then it was a mistake to-"

je "Stop."

je "I will not tolerate you covering for someone like this, Rowan. You're too valuable to make an example of. Now, tell me what you actually found out."

"Rowan spent several minutes explaining each of the clues he'd found during his search, but presenting himself as the mastermind behind each."

je " And you just went through all that just to confess at the end? Somehow I doubt you're being honest here."

an "Sister, dear sister, I don't think we will be getting much more out of this man. Let me teach him what it means to fail, then maybe he won't be so quick to defend others next time."

je "Fine brother, do what you will. Just make sure he's still useful afterwards."

hide jezera with moveoutright

an "Come along, I'll get your old accommodations ready again. What do you say to that being your sleeping quarters for a month? I think this time I'll be the one to administer the beatings."

$ avatar.take_damage (["blunt", "piercing", "arms", "legs", "face",], "deathblow")
$ avatar.take_damage (["blunt", "piercing", "arms", "legs", "face",], "grievous")

$ escapeBlameSelf = True
return



label investigationBlameAlexia:

$ rowanBlameAlexia = True
jump blameAlexiaOutcome



label investigationBlameNobody:

ro "I couldn't figure out who was behind it all."


if event_tmp['completed event chains'] >= 2:
    if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

        an "Useless. Then I'll just have to decide on someone else to take the fall."

        show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve


        $ temp = dice(3)

        if temp == 1:

            an "Sister, your staff have been complacent for far too long. Some of them will be taking the blame for this."
            je "Very well, do with them as you will."
            hide andras with moveoutright
            je "The two of us will just have to pick up the pieces after he's done."
            hide jezera with moveoutright



            $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
            return
        elif temp == 2:

            an "I haven't been able to cull the weak in so long... now I at least can get some satisfaction."
            an "Some orc heads are going to roll."
            hide andras with moveoutright
            je "Hopefully you can piece an army back together when he's done."
            hide jezera with moveoutright

            $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 10
            $ castle.morale = int(castle.morale * 0.9)

            $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
            return
        else:


            an "Actually... this really was your failure Rowan."
            ro "Mine?"
            an "Yes, you're the {i}expert{/i} in these matters, yet here you stand a failure. You're the one who's going to suffer my punishment."
            je " Be my guest, but be sure he can still work afterwards. Rowan remains our best asset."
            an "Good. Now boy, let's get you settled back into my dungeon. I think I want a personal hand in your beatings this time."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt", "piercing", "arms", "legs", "face",], "deathblow")
            $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt", "piercing", "arms", "legs", "face",], "grievous")
            return
    else:
        jump investigationCaughtLie



label investigationCaughtLie:

show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve

an "Hmph, then I've got someone I need to collect for our demonstration."

hide andras with moveoutright

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Clever, clever. Now, this is why I was right to choose you to be our agent. It's just a shame you aren't a better liar."

"Rowan clenched his jaw, not saying anything for the moment."

je "My brother will be so cross when I tell him about this and he'll probably throw you in the dungeon. Keep at it though, my hero. Someday maybe you'll be able to fool me. In the meantime, I'll make sure you survive well enough to carry on our work."

$ avatar.take_damage (["blunt", "piercing", "arms", "legs", "face",], "deathblow")
$ avatar.take_damage (["blunt", "piercing", "arms", "legs", "face",], "grievous")

$ change_favor('andras', -1)
$ change_favor('jezera', 1)
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
label blameAlexiaOutcome:


$ change_relation('alexia', -20)

ro "It... it..."

je "Yes?"

ro "Ah... Ah..."

an "Spit it out boy!"

ro "Alexia."

"The twins were silent for several long moments. Then Andras rubbed his hands together as a huge grin spread across his face."

show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

an "Oh, thats rich. Thats just too rich. She let the little bird out of the cage, and her husband sang on her."


show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

"Jezera glared silently at Rowan from her throne."

an "The real question is what to do about it. Obviously, with tattle-tale over here, we cant truly harm her. But, mischief like this deserves an...answer"

je "I dont really care what you do. Leave me out of this."

an "Hrmm. Too many options can be harder than too few."
an "Well for starters"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Andras spent the next few minutes listing out a series of increasingly horrible punishments to subject Alexia too. Rowans hands shook softly, but otherwise he remained silent."
"As the demon was winding down on his punishments, it sounded like he might have made a decision. Rowan wasn't exactly sure what Andras intended, but he heard the words, 'long', 'slimy' and 'sexually voracious'."
"Knowing Andras, there was probably a way to convince him to let Rowan choose the punishment. Something quick and that Alexia could take. It took a minute for him to figure out such an offer."
"Perhaps he could offer to be the one to punish her himself? But, if he did that, would Alexia see that his goal was to protect her, or would she be angry at him for his more obvious role in her fate?"

menu:
    "Let Andras subject her to his plans.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He couldnt do it. None of those punishments sounded half as bad the knowledge that he was the one hurting her."
        "Jezera had clearly had enough of this. She left, but not without leaving the silent hero a few words."
        je "What in the hells was that? Are you truly that terrified of my brother that you'd sell out your wife to him?"
        "Rowan didn't look at her. He felt numb, still hardly believing he'd actually done what he did himself. Since he hadn't reacted, she grabbed his chin and forced him to look at her in the eyes."
        je "You stupid coward. There are better ways you could have handled that. Actually come up with a plan next time something like this happens."
        hide jezera with moveoutright
        "After roughly shoving him back, the demoness turned around and marched away with an annoyed huff."
        show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve
        an "I have some things to care of. Dont expect to see your little wife for awhile. But, dont worry, shell still be intact when Im done with her."
        hide andras with moveoutright
        "Rowan was left in the throne room, wondering how hed ever tell Alexia"

        $ alexia_away_weeks = 5
        $ alexia_cant_work_weeks = 5
        $ all_actors['alexia'].job_state.job = None
        $ all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] += 4
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 4)

        $ avatar.add_guilt(6)

        $ change_favor('andras', 2)


        return
    "Punish her yourself.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.add_guilt(6)
        $ change_favor('jezera', 2)
        jump rowanPunishment



label rowanPunishment:

ro "What if I punished her?"

an "What..if"

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"Jezera perked up in her chair. For a moment, she even seemed to forget her glare at him."

ro "Shes my wife. The castle security was my responsibility. All things considered, I should be the one to administer the punishment."

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

"Andras narrowed his eyes. It was like the bolts in his brain were coming together on the subject."

an "You dont have the stones, boy."

ro "I do. Ill personally deliver twenty five lashes to her with an instrument of your choosing."

"Jezera was frantic with energy. She leaned over to her brothers ear and began whispering something in a hushed tone. Andras just remained stone-faced."

an "How do we know that you wont try to wuss out? Just pretend to hurt her?"

ro "Because I can do it in the public courtyard. Youll be able to watch for yourself."

je "Oh, I hardly think that will be-"

show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

an "I like it! Having you be the one to hurt her yourself after ratting her out? The betrayal of it all? Thats an opportunity I cant miss out."
an "But, if I get a whiff youre going soft, then shes going to go through a hell of a lot worse than a few lashes."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Youre insatiable, brother."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Very well. Bring your wife to the courtyard in four hours time. There will be a punishment scaffold waiting."

hide andras with moveoutright

"With the work of the day concluded, Andras went off about his business. Meanwhile, Jezera stopped in front of Rowan."

je "Pain isnt really my modus operandi. In truth, I find it rather distasteful. Thankfully, there is a way to go all out with the lashing, but not hurt your wife."

"Jezera reached into her bag and pulled out a small glass vial filled with a bubbly purple mixture. She placed it in Rowans hand with a wink."

je "If you apply this on to her skin before the whipping, she should have a much more pleasurable experience while still appearing to Andras like youre truly hurting her."

"With that, Jezera turned and stalked off, leaving Rowan wondering if he could ever trust a strange vial put into his hand by that woman."

hide jezera with moveoutright

scene black with fade
scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace sad at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

al "Rowan! Youre back! What happened?"

ro ""
ro "They threatened the staff with reprisals unless I told them who did it. I didnt want to do it, but Andras would have killed the maids just to prove the point."


if get_actor_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence') >= 5 and get_actor_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence') > get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence'):
    al "Are you sure Andras wasnt just trying to scare you? Hes kinder than he acts."


elif get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence') >= 5 and get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence') > get_actor_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence'):
    al "Maybe he might have done that, but surely Lady Jezera would have stayed his hand"



ro "I had no choice. I had to tell them that you did it."

show alexia 2 necklace look away at midright with dissolve

if all_actors['alexia'].relation < 20:

    "Alexia looked off to the side in silent reflection. She wouldnt meet her husbands eyes."

    al "You really told them what I did. Huh. The old Rowan never would have done something like that. So whats going to happen to me?"

    ro "..."
    ro "Four hours from now Im to take you to the courtyard and whip you in front of them. It was my suggestion. Andras was trying to decide on a punishment and I offered it as a solution."

    al "I see"

    "Alexia went silent. She chewed her lips, as though there was something she wanted to say but couldnt find the right words for."
else:



    al "I...I suppose you had no choice. If he was threatening the staff, I dont know what I would do in that situation either."

    "She looked off to the side, struggling to meet his eyes."

    al "So what will happen to me then?"

    ro "Andras started talking punishments. I couldnt let him do the things he planned to do. I couldnt. So I intervened and suggested I punish you instead."
    ro "I am to take you down to the courtyard and whip you in front of them."

    al "Oh."

    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

    "She sighed deeply, but still found the courage to meet his concerned look."

    al "I suppose I dont really have a choice do I? I just have to"
    al ""
    al "Can you hold me? Im scared."

    "There was barely a need to ask. Her husband stepped forward and took her into his arms. She felt soft, even vulnerable, in his arms. This was going to be a hard thing to do."


show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"In the silence of the room, Rowan finally had the ability to contemplate what he was going to tell her the plan was."
"He had a few options. The simplest, and most harmful to her, would be to simply go ahead with the lashings. The second option was to try to fake a more severe punishment. That would be better for her...if he could pull it off."
"The final option was to try to use whatever the potion Jezera had given him was. It might indeed ease her suffering. Jezera liked power but didnt hunger for pain. But, could he really trust her not to have anything planned?"

$ event_tmp['rowan_can_punish'] = True
$ event_tmp['fake_punishment'] = False
$ event_tmp['jezera_potion'] = False

menu rowanPunishment_menu1:
    "Punish her for lying." if event_tmp['rowan_can_punish']:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump alexiaPunishOption
    "Fake Her Punishment.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Im not going to let anything bad happen to you, though. Im the one holding the whip. Ill go easy on you."
        al "The twins wont be happy about that."
        ro "No, they wont be. I dont know what Jezera will do if she thinks Im holding back, but Andras would definitely be very angry. Were going to need to put on a convincing show."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        al "But, what if they find out? Then-"
        "Rowan put a finger on her lips, and looked her in the eyes. In truth, the prospect terrified him too, but he couldnt show her that."
        ro "They. Wont. Find. Out."
        ro "Youre going to need to listen to me very carefully. This is what we need to do"
        $ event_tmp['fake_punishment'] = True
        jump punishmentCourtyardFake
    "Use Jezeras Potion":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ whipJezPotion = True
        "Rowan reached into his pocket and held out the vial. Of course, it was always a risk trusting Jezera with anything. But, she actively didnt want to see Alexia hurt either."
        "Still, the prospect of some kind of side effect loomed large."
        "Rowan sighed to himself. There really was no better option."
        ro "Theres one other thing. Before I left, Jezera gave me this."
        "He held up the potion."
        ro "From the way she said it, its supposed to be some kind of way of dulling the pain. But, the way she talked about it also made it seem like it increased sensitivity in other ways."
        ro "She always has some plan going. I dont trust her, but this might be the only option we have for fooling Andras."

        if get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence') >= 5:
            al "If Mistress Jezera wants me to use it, then I should. I doubt shed really let me get hurt."
            "Rowan almost winced at that. The half-demoness had really sunken her talons into Alexia."
        else:

            al " I dont trust her either. But, unless you know of any other tonics that can stop the pain in the next few hours, it might be our best bet."

        ro "I should get ready then. An hour before the whipping is supposed to begin, Ill apply it to your skin. In the meantime, just take care of yourself. Bathe, relax, anything that might dull the impact."
        "Rowan gave his wife a quick but powerful hug. He wouldnt let anyone hurt her. Not even himself."
        $ event_tmp['jezera_potion'] = True
        jump punishmentCourtyardPotion



label alexiaPunishOption:


if all_actors['alexia'].relation < 45:

    ro "(What else is there to do? I have to go through with the punishment. Its not worth risking anything else.)"
    "For some reason, Rowan didnt even feel the need to mention the potion."
    "Of late the two had been drifting apart so far. How else could his own wife had done this without telling him?"

    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

    "The idea of adding one more to the list of ways that the two had taken power over his wife was sickening. It made him feel impotent. She was his wife. His, damnit!"

    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve

    al "So thats it then? My safety wasnt worth starting a fight with them?"

    ro "I came to this castle to save you? Didnt I? I went through all of that. And you keep lying to me. Doing things like...like...freeing Helayna behind my back."

    al "I freed Helayna because you wouldnt. Youre too weak. Too weak to defy the twins. Too weak to help anyone."

    "Rowan balled his hand into a fist. He almost slammed the bed in anger. His own anger freaked him out. When had he ever got this mad about anything?"

    al "Oh yeah, because youre to doing so much defiance nowadays, huh?"


    if get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence') > get_actor_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence'):
        ro "Dont think for a second I havent seen the way that you jump to do whatever it is Jezera tells you to do."
    else:


        ro "Dont think for a second I havent seen the way you make eyes at Andras whenever youre in the same room with him."


    ro "Maybe I am weak. Maybe. Well see in the courtyard in a few hours."

    hide rowan with moveoutleft

    "He stormed out of the room, pausing to silently lean against the door, once he was out of sight of Alexia. He was going to punish Alexia for her lack of devotion to him. That should have made him feel powerful, right?"
    "But, it didnt"

    jump punishmentCourtyard
else:


    "For the briefest of moments, Rowan actually considered going through with the punishment as intended without even using Jezeras potion. But, the thought of Alexias brutal screams ended any such notion."
    "He simply didnt have the heart to do it."

    $ event_tmp['rowan_can_punish'] = False
    jump rowanPunishment_menu1



label punishmentCourtyard:


scene cg471 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg471
show alexia necklace naked angry behind cg471
pause 3

"Rowan approached the scaffold. Jezera and Andras were already waiting on a hastily constructed set of bleachers placed to the side. Some of the other residents around camp had all come to look at the cause of the commotion."
"It wasnt hard to see why. Alexia was stripped naked and strapped into an X-cross on the stage. Rowan walked soberly to the stage and picked up a bullwhip prepared for him."
"Rowan was no expert with the lash, but with all his combat training it only took a few practice swings to get a handle on the punishment device."
"Andras had a hand over his face, but watched intently. No doubt to cover his smirk. Jezera was slumped sideways in her seat with her arms crossed."

ro "Look, Im sorry about earlier. I just-"

al "Just do it already, asshole."

"Rowan stuttered. Why was she angry at him? Shed been the one to free Helayna? Didnt she know that she was responsible for all of this?"

ro "Fine."
ro "You will count out loud after each lash. We clear?"

al "...yes."


show cg472 with sshake
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg472
show alexia necklace naked angry behind cg472
pause 3

"Rowan breathed in and then swung forward, landing a shockingly hard blow on her back. The air crackled, and Alexia grunted."

al "One."

"He pulled back and brought another blow crashing against her shoulder blades. His time he could see the effect on her. She practically squirmed, trying to dodge a blow that there was no way to escape from."

al "Two."

"Now he was starting to get into it. Every time the lash struck, he got a strange sense of euphoria. The whip became an extension of his hand. Alexia, on the other hand, was definitely not getting into it."

show alexia necklace naked sad behind black

al "Three...uh...Four"

"Tears formed in her eyes. She chanced a glance backwards with betrayal."
"More whip strikes soon followed. He placed his anger at her in them, his frustration with his situation, and with her distance. They added fuel to his arm."

al "Five. Ahhh. Ahhh. Six. Seven."

"Andras was leaning forward in his seat now. His eyes shone brightly. This contrasted Jezera, who was starting to turn away each time she saw the whir of leather in motion."
"Alexias body was really starting to show the signs of the pain now. Deep red welts were etched into her back, marking each lash. She was shivering. Whimpering. It was a pathetic sight."


if avatar.corruption < 20:
    "Andras was leaning forward in his seat now. His eyes shone brightly. This contrasted Jezera, who was starting to turn away each time she saw the whir of leather in motion."
    "Alexias body was really starting to show the signs of the pain now. Deep red welts were etched into her back, marking each lash. She was shivering. Whimpering. It was a pathetic sight."




scene cg473 with fade
pause .5
show cg474 with sshake
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg474
show alexia necklace naked sad behind cg474
show andras displeased behind cg474
show jezera displeased behind cg474
pause 3

"The numbers rose higher and higher. It was easy to get lost in the rhythm of the whip. It was easy to forget that each time he struck, Alexias back must have been shooting with pain."

al "Fourteen. Fifteen. Ahh. Sixteen."

"Rowans mind searched for excuses for his actions. She was a bad wife. She was a traitor. She was the reason why he was in this situation. Yet, he could not arrive at the word that he really meant. Unfaithful."

al "Please. Just...just stop. For a second. I cant"

ro "Youre not at twenty five yet."

al "Please...Rowan"


if avatar.corruption < 49:
    "That got his attention. Seeing her squirming and crying was too much. How could he keep doing this? He was a hero. He came to rescue her. His arm lowered."

    an "You made a promise, Rowan. You have to see it through."

    "Rowan sighed. Andras was cracking his knuckles. This was his punishment as much as Alexias now. There would be no escape. Alexia pleaded at him with her eyes, but to no avail. Rowan whipped her once more."
else:


    "Rowan stopped for a second, looking at the pathetic whimpering form of his wife. Is this why hed gone through all of this? To save her of all people? He seethes quietly."

    ro "No. Youll rest when Im done."

    "Alexia turned her eyes from him. Then he lashed out with the whip again, making her arch in her back in pain."



al "Ahhh. Seventeen. Seventeen."

"Strike."

al "Eighteen."

"Strike."

al "Nineteen."

"By the final few, even Rowans stamina was starting to yield. There was only so much pain he could cause before this little revenge became hollow. Certainly he hadnt done any lasting damage. But, the pain was starting to get to him too."

al "Please, twenty five. Im done now. Please. Its over right? Twenty five?"

"Rowan sighed, lowering the whip. He almost dropped to his knees. Every moment, more and more of his euphoria was replaced with shame."

je "Someone get a towel on her and take her to the cellar."

"Rowan watched in silence. He would just need to go down and see her soon. If she just listened to him, then it would all be back to normal soon."


$ helAlexiaWhip = True
$ change_relation('alexia', -5)

jump NTRaftercare



label punishmentCourtyardFake:


scene cg471 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg471
show alexia necklace naked angry behind cg471
pause 3


"Rowan approached the scaffold. Jezera and Andras already were waiting on a hastily constructed set of bleachers placed to the side. Some of the other residents around camp had all come to look at the cause of the commotion."
"It wasnt hard to see why. Alexia was stripped naked and strapped into an X-cross on the stage. Rowan walked soberly to the stage and picked up a bullwhip prepared for him."
"He walked over, slightly brushing his hand over her rear. She leaned back to look into his eyes. It was the agreed upon signal that all way set for the plan."
"Rowan was no expert with the lash, but with all his combat training it only took a few practice swings to get a handle on the punishment device. He wasnt totally certain how much force he could take out of the blow while still making it look read. He just hoped it would be enough."
"Andras had a hand over his face, but watched intently. No doubt to cover his smirk. Jezera was slumped sideways in her seat with her arms crossed."
"Rowan whispered to her in a hushed tone."

ro " Remember. It has to look real."

al "Ill do my best."

"He took a step back and raised his voice loud so that the rapidly swelling audience could hear him."

ro "You will count out loud after each lash. We clear?"

al "...yes."


show cg472 with sshake
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg472
show alexia necklace naked concerned behind cg472
pause 3

"Rowan breathed in and then swung forward, landing a shocking hard blow on her back. At the last moment, he took some of the force from the blow, so it would only mostly look hard. Alexia grunted still."

al "One."

"He pulled back and brought another blow seemingly crashing against her shoulder blades. She made a point of trying to squirm in reaction to blow. Though, certainly some of her reaction was real pain."

al "Two."

"Every so often, hed check back at the demons. Were they buying it? The longer it went on, the more paranoid he started to get."

show alexia necklace naked sad behind black

al "Three...uh...Four"

"Tears formed in her eyes. She wasnt bad at this."
"More whip strikes soon followed. He tried to lesson the impact of each blow, but in truth, some still landed with something resembling strength. Certainly the welts on her back that were developing, while shallow, were proof she wasnt escaping without any pain."

al "Five. Ahhh. Ahhh. Six. Seven."

"Andras was leaning forward in his seat now. His eyes shone brightly. Watching them. This contrasted Jezera, who was starting to turn away each time she saw the whir of leather in motion. She, at least, certainly seemed to buy it."
"Alexias body was really starting to show the signs of the pain now. Red welts were sewn into her back, marking each lash. She was whimpering. It was so real that it seemed impossible that she was faking it."


scene cg473 with fade
pause .5
show cg474 with sshake
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg474
show alexia necklace naked sad behind cg474
show jezera displeased behind cg474
pause 3

"The numbers rose higher and higher. It was easy to get lost in the rhythm of the whip. A few times, her groan of pain seemed to tell hed gotten too lost in it."

al "Fourteen. Fifteen. Ahh. Sixteen."

"Alexia was shivering now. Squirming even when the whip wasnt lashing out at her back. Now, she launched into her boldest play yet...If it was still a play that is..."

al "Please. Just...just stop. For a second. I cant"

ro "Youre not at twenty five yet."

al "Please...Rowan"

"Rowan sighed. That one felt real. A part of his heart panged. But, he knew he needed to keep up his stern demeanor. Much worse things would happen to her if he faltered now."

ro "No. Youre done when youre done."

"He brought the whip back behind his back and struck once more. Andras eyes twinkled."

al "Ahhh. Seventeen. Seventeen."

"Strike."

al "Eighteen."

"Strike."

al "Nineteen."

"By the final few, even Rowans stamina was starting to yield. It was not easy giving this kind of treatment to a loved one. But, it was actually harder to make the blows land without hurting her."
"Even as his skill rose, his exhaustion made each blow a little bit more wild. A bit more likely to make her go up on her tiptoes and cry out."

al "Please, twenty five. Im done now. Please. Its over right? Twenty five?"

"Rowan sighed, lowering the whip. He almost dropped to his knees. It was done. Now the question was the results. Would they buy it?"
"He looked back towards the twins."

$ event_tmp['punishment_deception_passed'] = False


if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

    "Andras was leaning back in his chair with a satisfying grin. He even seemed to notice Rowan looking at him, and gave a nod of approval. Surely a sign that the ruse had worked?"

    $ event_tmp['punishment_deception_passed'] = True
else:


    "Andras was looking on stone faced. Every few seconds he or Jezera would turn to one another and whisper something. Rowan almost shivered. Surely that wasnt a good sign."




je "Someone get a towel on her and take her to the cellar."

"Rowan leaned over and gave Alexias hand a squeeze before she was taken off. He just hoped that hed managed to dilute the blows enough that her aftercare would go smoothly."


$ change_relation('alexia', 7)


if all_actors['alexia'].relation > get_actor_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence') and all_actors['alexia'].relation > get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence'):
    jump alexiaAftercare
else:


    jump NTRaftercare



label punishmentCourtyardPotion:


scene cg471 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg471
show alexia necklace naked concerned behind cg471
pause 3

"Rowan approached the scaffold. Jezera and Andras are already waiting on a hastily constructed set of bleachers placed to the side. Some of the other residents around camp had all come to look at the cause of the commotion."
"It wasnt hard to see why. Alexia was stripped naked and strapped into an X-cross on the stage. She shivered lightly in the morning. Rowan walked soberly to the stage and picked up a bullwhip prepared for him."
"Rowan was no expert with the lash, but with all his combat training it only took a few practice swings to get a handle on the punishment device."
"Andras had a mouth over his face, but watched intently. No doubt to cover his smirk. Jezera was slumped sideways in her seat with her arms crossed. Though, her eyes were fixed very intently on the proceedings."

ro "How does it feel? Are you alright?"

al "I dont know. So far its just a faint tingling."

"Rowan nodded. Jezera had said that the experience she would feel would be pleasurable. But, what had she meant by that? Surely there was some kind of double entendre to her words."
"He turned back slightly and raised his voice so that the audience, especially its two more important members, could hear."

ro "You will count out loud after each lash. We clear?"

al "...yes."


show cg472 with sshake
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg472
show alexia necklace naked concerned behind cg472
pause 3

"Rowan breathed in and then swung forward, landing a shockingly hard blow on her back. The air crackled, and Alexia gasped in shock. In moments, she was wiggling in her bonds."

al "O-one."

"Rowan paused briefly. That sure didnt sound like pain. It sounded more like their alone time. He glanced back at Jezera who flashed a tiny grin."
"Still, he had to continue. He pulled back and brought another blow crashing against her shoulder blades. She practically squirmed, as much trying to dodge the blow and lean into it."

al "Two..."

"That time he could almost feel her excitement. Every time the lash struck, he got a strange sense of euphoria. It was certainly hurting her still, but he was getting mixed signals. Pain and pleasure coming out at once. It was kind...enjoyable..."

show alexia necklace naked aroused behind black

al "Three...oh...Four"

"She was gasping now with every blow. She chanced a glance backwards with needful eyes."
"More whip strikes soon followed. He placed his lust into it. He placed his strange, sexual even, high into every blow. It guided his arm, and made much of the rest of the world, even the twins, fade away."

al "Five. ugh. Six. Seven."

"Jezera was leaning forward just as heavily as Andras was now. She flashed her teeth in a deep grin."
"Alexias body was really starting to show the signs of the lash, even if her actual reactions were mostly lustful. Deep red welts were etched into her back, marking each lash. She was shivering...Whimpering"
"..Wet."


if avatar.corruption < 20:
    "It was a strange thing, watching his wife grow so aroused from something that was supposed to hurt her. When she looked back at him, her eyes were pleading for more delicious pain."
    "He knew that the cause was Jezeras potion. It must have been mixing up her sensations. It must have been. But, the question that Rowan had to ask himself was why he was enjoying giving her that pain? Why did he love the way she shivered and shook with each crack of the whip?"
    "Rowan swallowed. He shouldnt think about that."


elif avatar.corruption < 49:
    "There was no mistaking what the potion had done. Jezera had made her a masochist, at least for the moment. Every time he cracked the whip across her back, He could see the mix of signals in her eyes. Pain turning to pleasure. Pleasure turning to pain. It was oddly"
    "It was oddly enticing. Rowan paused if only for a brief moment. His fingers traced her back, and the welts on it lightly. She shivered under his touch. He hadnt known he had the capacity to be such a sadist. But, this was a rather unusual situation"
else:


    "The squeals of pleasure and pain were unmistakable."
    "Jezeras potion had turned Alexia into a painslut, eagerly drinking in the power of each blow. Her body wiggled back afterwards each time, eager for more and more of that sweet feeling. It was obvious from every last whimper and groan."
    "Rowan didnt mind of course. This was all still new to him, but he found he actually liked her reactions. He liked the mix of pleasure and pain in her every cry. There was a slight wicked thrill in the idea that he might be a sadist himself."
    "Clearly this had been Jezeras plot all along. But, was that such a bad thing?"




scene cg473 with fade
pause .5
show cg474 with sshake
pause .5
show cg475 with flash
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg475
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg475
show andras displeased behind cg475
show jezera happy behind cg475
pause 3

"The numbers rose higher and higher. It was easy to get lost in the rhythm of the whip. It was easy to get lost in her little gasps and moans. It was easy to get lost way she seemed to dance in place each time the lash struck. The flow of the moment."

al "Fourteen. Fifteen. Oh. Sixteen."

"Rowans eyes were drawn to the trail of wetness going down her thigh. It wasnt hard to see the way she was sticking her ass out towards him either. It was almost like she was asking him to fuck her right here on stage. Just how powerful was the potion?"

al "I. oh. I cant...I cant think right now. Maybe. Ha. Maybe give me a second?"

ro "Youre not at twenty five yet."

al "Please...Rowan"


if avatar.corruption < 50:
    "Rowan paused for a moment, running his hands down the curve of her back. He could feel the many throbbing welts. He suspected shed be a little less keen on those once the potion wore off. She wiggled softly underneath his hand."
    "His hand drifted lower. Of course, her lower lips were soaked. He toyed with them lightly for a moment. Alexia, of course, could do little in her blissed out state besides moan."

    an "Youre here to whip her, not fuck her. Get on with it."

    je "You have no sense of fun, brother."

    "Rowan took a step back. Even that one moment of rest seemed to have restored a little bit of her vigor. She even nodded back to him slightly. No need to be told twice. He struck her with the whip once more."
else:


    "Rowan stopped for a moment, looking down at her shivering form. She was pleading for a brief respite. Yet, he knew that Andras was still watching him to ensure he didnt falter. Besides...he didnt want to stop."
    "With barely any hesitation, he brought the whip back and struck out in another lashing blow. It was enough to make her scream."


al "Ohhh fuck. Seventeen! Seventeen!"

"Strike."

al "Eighteen!"

"Strike."

al "Nineteen!"

"By the final few, even Rowans stamina was starting to yield. Even driven by a newfound sense of sadism, there was only so long an untrained whip master could keep going at full."
"Yet, her body was still only growing hotter and hotter. She was practically screaming now with each blow. Was it possible to make her cum from pain alone?"

al "Twenty five. Im at twenty five now, right? Fuck."

"Rowan sighed, lowering the whip. Part of him wanted to continue. But, he knew that the game had already gone far enough. Alexia was shivering in her bonds."
"Andras and Jezera, of course, were whispering to each other. There was no way he wouldnt notice how much shed enjoyed that. But, no doubt Jezera would talk him out of too harsh a reaction."

je "Someone get a towel on her and take her to the cellar."

"Rowan watched sympathetically. Shed need close care. She may have enjoyed herself, but the toll it had taken on her body was clear to see. Besides, after such an intense experience, she probably had needs she wanted to fulfill. And perhaps, so did he."


$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 5)
$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', 3)


if all_actors['alexia'].relation > get_actor_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence') and all_actors['alexia'].relation > get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence'):
    jump alexiaAftercare
else:


    jump NTRaftercare



label NTRaftercare:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan walked quietly through the corridors underneath the castle. The room theyd taken Alexia to recover was this way. After a lashing of that sort, shed need time to recover."

show orc soldier neutral at midright with moveinright

"Rowans mind was still tossing and turning over what had transpired, how to even discuss the events in the courtyard, before he was stopped by the surprise appearance of an orc guard outside her room."

os "Stop. Said no puny human Rowan come this way."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Who said that?"

os "Human female with fire hair. Said no Rowan."

"Rowans eyebrows narrowed. Alexia had told him not to see her right now. In her moment of need she didnt want to see him?"

ro "Fine."

"Rowan stormed away fuming. He wondered how she didnt understand that the entire reason hed went through all of that was for her sake. So they wouldnt be the ones to punish her."

hide rowan with moveoutleft
hide orc soldier with moveoutright

scene black with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind black

al "Oh. That feels.that feels good."

"Alexia gasped softly. Hands softly roamed her body. They were applying lotion, but they were also engaged in...other tasks..."
"Her mouth let out soft gasps every few seconds. It let her escape from the throbbing pain that consumed her back."


if get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence') > get_actor_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence'):
    show jezera happy behind black

    je "Thats right, girl. Just relax into my hand. It feels good doesnt it? Nothing to cure a bit of back of back pain a womans touch"

    "The soft feminine hand exploring her folds dug deeper and deeper. The sensation of it drove the thoughts out of her head. Thoughts of her punishment. Thoughts of Rowan..."

    al "Oh lords. Yes...Mistress..."


    $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', 3)
else:


    show andras smirk behind black

    an "Oh stop pretending you dont like where my hand is. You cant hide from me how badly you want it. Admit it."

    "The powerful masculine hand exploring her folds dug deeper and deeper. The sensation of it drove the thoughts out of her head. Thoughts of her punishment. Thoughts of Rowan..."

    al "Oh fuck. Fuck. More. Please. More... "


    $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 3)

return



label alexiaAftercare:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan walked quietly through the corridors underneath the castle. The room theyd taken Alexia to recover was this way. After that kind of session, shed need time to recover."

show orc soldier neutral at midright with moveinright

"Rowans mind was still tossing and turning over what had transpired, how to even discuss the events in the courtyard, before he was stopped by the surprise appearance of an orc guard outside her room."

ro "Alexia is in there?"

"The orc nodded. And stepped aside."

scene bg11 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "Alexia? Alexia?"

show alexia necklace naked sad at midright with moveinright

"Alexia was laying naked on her back, tears running down her cheeks. Even with all the steps hed taken to prevent her from being harmed, there were still dark welts on her back where the lash had struck."

ro "Hey there. Move over a little bit, please. Let me sit with you."

"Alexia groaned and nodded. She made a bit of space for her husband to sit with her. There was a bowl next to the table with some kind of cream. It was probably to help with marks."
"Rowan put some of the cream on his hand and started rubbing it into Alexias back. She sighed weakly. Everywhere that showed signs of the lashs bite was throbbing with heat."

ro "How did it feel? Are you alright?"


if event_tmp['fake_punishment']:
    "Alexia leaned into his touch, but otherwise remained silent for a time. She was struggling to find the will to speak."

    al "Well it hurt. Badly."



    al "But, it could have hurt a lot more."

    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

    "She smiled at him and he smiled back. For a moment, it seemed like all of the unpleasantness of earlier was gone and they were back to just being who they always had been with one another."

    al "Think we fooled them?"

    ro "I hope so. At least, Andras didnt seem to know back in the courtyard. And I dont know if Jezera would care even if I did fake it."
    ro "Still, Well find out soon enough. So long as we dont hear anything from them, we can assume the answer is they bought it."

    "Alexia pressed herself closer to him. She was shivering lightly. It was strange. Her back was all heat, but she seemed like she was freezing. All he could do was press the blanket closer to her and massage more soothing cream on her back."


elif event_tmp['jezera_potion']:
    "Alexia leaned into his touch, but was struggling to find the will to speak. Every so often, she let out a soft gasp. A likely remnant of the potions fading effects."

    al "It was so weird. It still hurt. It hurt badly. But, I didnt quite realize that pain could feel so good."

    show alexia necklace naked aroused at midright with dissolve

    al "By the end of it I was so worked up I could have"
    al "Well, I was pretty worked up is what Im saying."
    al "How about you? Did you...did you like it?"

    "Rowan paused to collect his thoughts. He thought back to how he felt in the courtyard. He remembered the rising heat as each blow sang out."


    if avatar.corruption < 50:
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

        ro "It was really strange, but I think I did. You were getting so worked up by it, how could I not?"

        "Still tired, all his wife could muster was a soft smile."
    else:



        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

        ro "With the way you were moaning like a slut back there, how could I not?"

        "Maybe when I want to work you up some other time, Ill take you back down there."
        "Alexia blushed softly, but otherwise didnt muster a reply beyond a soft whimper."


    "She leaned in closer to his touch. From this vantage point he could see the remaining glisten on her thighs. Just how much of the reaction the potion had brought out had been there before without either of them know? Rowan didnt want to think about that."



show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked aroused at midright with dissolve

"The two remained with bodies pressed against each other for a time. It wasnt long before Alexias shivering had gone down to almost nothing, and the strength was starting to come back to her."

al "If you want, you can use your handson me."
al "My back is too sore for anything more intensive. But, if its just hands, Id like that."


if event_tmp['jezera_potion']:

    al "I played with myself before you came in. After how worked up I got, I couldnt help myself. But, it wasnt enough."


ro "I think after all weve been through today, I dont think I could do more than use my hands myself."

scene cg569 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg569
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg569
pause 3

"Rowan slid a hand to her thigh. He rubbed her skin softly, feeling its texture. His wife responded by parting her legs slightly. It was a welcome to go further."
"So, Rowan slid a single finger inside her lower lips slowly."

al "Oh."


if event_tmp['fake_punishment']:
    "Her sex was already damp, at least slightly, from the closeness and having him rub her back. But, with his finger steadily teasing her more and more, it wasnt long at all before Alexias pussy started to get wetter and wetter."
    "Soon, she was positively drenched. Juices were beginning to collect on his hand and her thighs. All clear signs she was ready for more."
else:


    "From the moment he entered her, it was clear that Alexia hadnt lied about having already touched herself. Her pussy was already drenched. He found no trouble at all working his finger inside of her, no trouble exploring her sensitive passage."
    "Hed only been subjecting her to his touch between her legs for mere moments and her body was already begging him for more."


"Rowan kept a slow steady pace with his fingers. Nothing too fast or brutal, with her body in the state it was in. Still, he did take the time to slide a second finger in. His every motion was intended for the purpose of causing a feeling to rise inside of her."
"To make a need rise in her like a tide."
"Theres a strange gentle quality to it. Its not a furious act of lovemaking, or a warm up to a more intense fucking. Its just a husband and wife in a bed together with his hands softly bringing her body pleasure."
"In the glow of the moment its almost easy to forget the events that brought them here."

al "Oh. That feels...that feels...oh."

"The longer he continued pumping his fingers inside of her, the harder it got for her to remain still. She squirmed, arching her back and curling her toes. Every so often she tried to mouth a word, but was too tired to even form the words."
"When Alexia finally came against her hands, she did it without a scream. She just bucked her hips and let out a broken gasp. A soft orgasm for a soft moment."
"In the afterglow of it, her eyes were fluttering. She was barely even able to get a word out."

al "I know...I know you did what you had to do. Telling them, I mean. I forgive you, Rowan."

"That was all she said before she went to sleep. Rowan curled up next to her, but even though he too was tired, he just couldnt sleep. Not with all of the thoughts racing through his head."


$ change_relation('alexia', 5)


if event_tmp['fake_punishment'] and event_tmp['punishment_deception_passed']:
    $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)

if event_tmp['fake_punishment'] and not event_tmp['punishment_deception_passed']:
    jump andrasFailure
else:
    return



label andrasFailure:

scene bg6 with fade
show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "You wished to see me?"

an "Yes, I did."

show andras angry at midright with dissolve

"His face radiated menace. Clearly, this was not going to be a fun conversation."

an "That was a good show out there, but do you actually think I dont know what a woman in pain really sounds like?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
ro ""

an "Im not mad. If anything, it showed me that I was right. I couldnt trust you to be a man and hurt her. "
an "Have no worries. Shes not going to be harmed too much for this. But, she will have to go through the original intended punishment. Ill give her back, no worse for wear, in about a month or so."

"Rowan clenched his face, but otherwise remained silent."

an "Nothing to say? Thats the spirit, servant. Learn to act a bit better next time. You might even fool me."


$ alexia_away_weeks = 5
$ alexia_cant_work_weeks = 5
$ all_actors['alexia'].job_state.job = None
$ all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] += 4
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 4)

$ avatar.add_guilt(2)

$ change_favor('andras', -1)

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('liurial_wants_a_protector', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 13',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)


    event('proposing_drider_occupation', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 4', 'goal2_completed', 'castle.villages >= 2', 'castle.buildings["pit"].driders >= 2'),
        group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('drider_guards_resolution', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 4', 'drider_guard_test == 1'), active=False, group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


label liurial_wants_a_protector:



$ can_summon_Liurial = True

$ Liurialname = "Woman"

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan was working on the endless pile of paperwork at his desk. From the corner of his eye, he saw a shadow at the far end of the room. Surely not someone he knew. She was far off, but her silhouette was unfamiliar."
"At first, he pretended not to notice her. She was likely a castle resident here to see him about a problem. A common occurrence. Indeed, nearly an hour after her arrival, she gathered up the courage to speak to him."

show liurial sad at midleft with dissolve

"Up close, Rowan had a better make of her. The long pointed ears, pale skin, and golden hair marked her as an elf."
"He squinted. Rowan knew the elves better than most humans. But, they were a reclusive lot. Rarely seen in human lands, much less the dread castle. Perhaps she was one of Clionhas apprentices? Hed seen one or two elves among them."
"She stopped in front of the desk and studied the paper at his desk for a moment."

show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve

liur "You made an error. That word is spelled there with the letters re. Not their with the letters ir."

"Rowan glanced down at the document."

ro "So I have. Thank you for catching that, mlady."
ro "I was starting to expect you would never approach me."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    ro "Is there something I can do to help you?"
else:

    ro "Are you ready to speak now?"
    "She nodded softly."

show liurial sad at midleft with dissolve

liur "Unless Im mistaken.youre Rowan Blackwell, are you not? They say you were a hero in the war?"

ro "Youre not mistaken. I am Rowan."

"She gave him a short bow with the stiffness of a fresh cadet. Rowan made note of the skittish way she moved her body."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Its alright. No need to be nervous. Im here to help."

$ Liurialname = "Liurial"

liur "Okay..."

"She sighed inwardly."

liur "I came to you because something has happened. And I was hoping that you could become my protector."

ro "Protector?"

"She nodded shyly."

liur "An arrangement where youd, um, ensure that no one who wants to hurt me gets a hold of me. And in return, maybe"
liur " ...Maybe I could do whatever you want. No questions asked. {i}Whatever you want{/i}."

show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve

"Rowan raised an eyebrow."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
    "Was she implying what he thought? Certainly, she was pretty, albeit in the petite way common among elves. Though, perhaps his mind was running ahead of him"
else:

    ro "I... I see."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Its a pretty drastic thing to ask of someone youve never even spoken to before."

"The girl blushed and darted her eyes to the side. She couldnt hold his gaze."

liur "Im sorry. Its stupid. I"

"Rowan put a hand up to silence her, before she could continue down that self-deprecating track."

ro "I said it was drastic. Not stupid. If youre so desperate for a protector, then theres something, or someone, that you want protection {i}from{/i}."

"She nodded her head slowly."

ro "Who?"

show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve

liur "My man. Or at least, my {i}former{/i} man."
liur "Hes the leader of our band. {i}The Band of the Fourteen Divine Winds of the Blessed Canopy{/i}."

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

ro "A bit of a mouthful, dont you think?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"An elven band at Castle Bloodmeen? They werent on any of the active duty rosters. Then again, he didnt know everyone who had ended up here. The castle was a melting pot of societys undesirables."
"A visit to Jezera was in order."

liur "I was his...well...on paper a subordinate. But, in truth, his concubine. Hes always been quick to anger. But, of late, Torlene has taken a turn for the worse. More angry. More violent."

show liurial sad at midleft with dissolve

"To demonstrate, she raised her wrist and delicately removed the band. It revealed a nasty bruise etched into her skin. Next, she went to her collar and unclasped it. It showed the lasting outline of hands holding tight enough to dangerously deprive her of air."

ro "I see."

show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve

liur "He was never like this before. Being in Bloodmeen has brought out the worst in him."
liur "It became more than I could rationalize away. So a few nights ago, I packed up my things and snuck into the main castle. Soon, Torlene will find me and come for me. He thinks me his."
liur "So, if it means being kept safe from him, Id do anything. It is not as though being in a mans service is such an onerous thing, if the man treats me right. And they say youre a hero. A good man"

"Rowan leaned back in his chair. This Torlene figure might be a problem. The head of an elven fighting band would be a skilled warrior. Making an enemy of him could be risky."
"Still"

show liurial sad at midleft with dissolve

liur "Um...if its any incentive, I was the bursar for the Company. I hope you dont mind me saying, Im very good at it too. Good enough that they brought me along, even if Im not a fighter."
liur "You have an important position here, right? Youre the steward? Does that mean that you have paperwork to do?"

"Rowan chuckled darkly."

ro "Too much paperwork."

"She brightened up for the first time and gave a faint smile. He almost detected a hint of pride from her."

liur "Well, I could help with that! I mean, if you became my protector, I could!"

"Fascinating. Hed been meaning to ask Jezera for a secretary. But, the fact that anyone she assigned would be a spy gave Rowan pause."
"The longer he thought about it, the more attractive Liurials request became. His attention focused most strongly on... "

menu:
    "Her sad plight.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ liurialChoice = "sad plight"
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "Rowan sighed and leaned back into his chair. With Bloodmeen, there was always the risk there was some ruse or game being played. Despite himself, he believed this woman."
            "And Rowan knew that if what she said was true, that he could not just leave her to be harmed or manhandled by a jilted ex-lover. Not if he had a choice in the manner."
        else:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            "Rowan shifted uncomfortably in his chair. Of course, part of him was skeptical. He was gaming out all the ways this could be a trap or a scheme. Certainly Jezera could have made this girl and her sob story up."
            "Despite himself, he believed her."
            "The notion of running off to play the hero and rescue her almost seemed quaint now. Yet, despite everything that hed done since coming here, he still couldnt just leave a defenseless woman to her fate. Not if he could help it."
            ro "(Im not the man you think I am)"
            liur "I apologize. Did you say something? "
            ro "No. No."
            "He smiled weakly."
        ro "Tell me this. If you go back to him, would he accept you with open arms? Or do you believe there would be reprisals?"
        show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve
        liur "Youve seen some of the bruises he gave me from before. And, I've heard hes very unhappy that Im gone."
        liur "..."
    "Her valuable skillset.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ liurialChoice = "valuable skillset"
        "Rowans eyes glanced at his desk and the boxes in the corner for paperwork. During the war, the best part of his skillset had been field logistics. Practical organization, making decisions, and seeing the big picture."
        "So much of his time was now consumed with the paperwork and formalities of record keeping. Something hed always left to subordinates."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "If he helped her, not only would he be doing a good deed. He would also be bringing an assistant into the fold who was loyal to him and not to the twins. Certainly worth the effort."
        else:
            "So to help her would solve the problem of too much busywork, while also ensuring her loyalty at the same time. His effort to save her would pay back...with interest."
        ro "There was an elven bureaucrat with the army during the campaign through the Rakshan wastes. He certainly saved me a lot of time and effort."
        ro "I hope I do not overgeneralize when I say there is a reputation your people have for the arts of organizational and operational management."
        liur "The Protheans have long relied on our expertise for the governance of the realms. To that end, theres a school in our capital. Any of our people with such aptitudes, go there."
        ro "A school you studied at?"
        liur "For a time, yes."
    "Her offer of allegiance.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ liurialChoice = "allegiance offer"
        "Rowan stretched his fingers, and regarded them with curiosity. In truth, how many people were there in Castle Bloodmeen who he could count on as being fully trustworthy?"
        "If he was to survive in this dark and twisted place he would need allies whose loyalty he could count on. People who he could trust to act on his behalf."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "The normal way someone would go about gaining allies in Bloodmeen often left him squeamish. But, enhancing his own power base while also helping a woman in need? That, he could work with."
        ro "And if I help you with this, you swear to follow whatever my instructions and act on my behalf?"
        "She brought a trembling hand to the base of her outfit."
        liur "Would you like me to...er...give you a taste of my obedience?"
        "Rowan waved softly to dissuade her from the idea."
        ro "No. No. I mean, would I be able to trust you to act as my agent, on my behalf?"
        show liurial happy at midleft with dissolve
        liur "If you were my protector, your fortune would be my fortune. You would have my absolute loyalty. I swear it."
        if avatar.deception > 0:
            "So long as she didnt find another protector, that is. Hed have to keep a watch on her to make sure there wasnt someone else vying for her allegiance."
        ro "Thats what I wanted to hear."
    "Her alluring figure.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ liurialChoice = "alluring figure"
        show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
        "Yet, even as Rowan tried to center his thoughts on the ethics and practicalities of taking the deal, something else battled for his attention."
        "From her position so close to his desk, he had a clear view of Liurial. Her long golden hair ran down her shoulders. Her slender and sensual form. All of it, barely covered by the translucent silk that left her nearly naked to a close observer."
        "There was a paradox to it. The girl seemed to shrink under his gaze. But, even by elven standards, she was dressed in such a provocative way. Hed picked up on the subtle ways her stance emphasized her body."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            "Rowan blushed softly. He knew it was wrong for him to think about. This woman was asking him for his help and all he could think about was...was...using her. Yet, her phrasing before hadnt done much to discourage the notion."
        ro "You said that youd do anything for my help, right?"
        show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve
        liur "Anything within reason, Rowan. Id be yours to command."
        "She leaned over his desk slightly, letting her pert but meager bosom hang over it. Rowans eyes were drawn to them like fish to bait."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "Definitely not much to discourage the notion. "
        ro "You mean, provided I dont hurt you, right?"
        show liurial aroused at midleft with dissolve
        liur "Well, it depends on the circumstances in which youd want to hurt me. But, er, yes."
        "He raised his eyebrows."
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        ro "Youre a curious little thing, you know that?"
        show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve
        liur "Um, do you mean that in a good way?"
        ro "I suppose so."

"Rowan rose from his chair and circled to the front of his desk, so he could meet the elven girl at eye level. His expression conveyed stern resolution."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "I will help you, Liurial. We have an agreement."

"Her face brightened into a wide relieved smile. He only caught a momentary glance at it before she hid it in the ornate silk of her arms. "

liur "I...I"

show liurial happy at midleft with dissolve

liur "Thank you."

ro "I will call on your former man. It may take me a few hours, though. Do you have somewhere safe to stay in the meantime?"

liur "I believe so. "

ro "Good. Well meet again when youre safe."

"Rowan hastily made for the hallway back to his room. This was a situation that demanded he have his sword on him."

scene bg18 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

show jezera naked happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan averted his eyes when he entered Jazera's room. She was lounging on a sofa in the nude."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "After his initial surprise, he couldnt help to sneak another peek."

ro "I hope I havent interrupted something."

if avatar.corruption < 31:

    je "Oh you can stop averting your eyes, you silly prude."


je "Just my bath. So get on with it. "

ro "What do you know about a band of elven mercenaries in the castle? {i}The Band of the Fifteen Divine Winds or Something Something?{/i}"

"Her posture straightened out the moment he said the word elven. Beneath her eyes, he could almost see the motions of gears springing to life."

je "Liurial must have been to see you, huh?"

ro "You know her?"

je "Blonde elf waif? She asked me for protection. Naturally, I was interested. But, I might have come on a little...stronger than I intended. Skittish girl, that one. "

if avatar.diplomacy > 0:
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "He couldnt help cracking a small smirk."
    ro "Seems like a rookie mistake for a master manipulator"

    je "Oh hush. I misjudged her comfort level. Such problems cannot always be avoided."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve


je "Im still planning a second approach. Once she realizes Im her best option, shell come right around back to me. "

"Rowan leaned back in his seat. The fact he hadn't been her first choice either meant she hadn't known about him, she was hiding something, or she was truly desperate."

je "Liurials spoken with you now, I assume?"

ro "Do you intend to stop me from helping her?"

"She put a finger to her lips."

je "I havent decided yet. With a little training, she would be a delicious addition to my collection..."

if liurialChoice == "sad plight":
    "That was no good. If he wanted to save this girl, then handing her Jezera certainly would not be a victory."

elif liurialChoice == "allegiance offer":
    "That was no good. If he was to secure Liurials safety and allegiance, Rowan would have to persuade her to back down."
else:

    "That was no good. If he was to secure Liurials safety and assistance, Rowan would have to persuade her to back down."

menu:
    "Persuade her firmly.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan crossed his arms over his chest."
        ro "Im not going to let you take her. Ive already promised to protect her and I intend to follow through."

        je "How bold, Hero. Youre aware I could kill you and your wife with the snap of my fingers?"
        ro "I understand what happens if I cross you on a matter you truly care about. But, this girl is not all that important to you. Is she?"

        je "No importance at all, really."
        "That small chink in her armor emboldened him to continue this path."
        ro "Well, she chose me to protect her and I accepted. You might not be very invested, but I am."
        "Jezera stretched her legs. In the process giving Rowan a voyeuristic glance at her naked form in all of its allure."
        je "Tell the truth. Its not some hangup about promises, is it? Why are you really doing this?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Persuade her diplomatically.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan adopted an open, accommodating pose."
        ro "Im going to have to insist that you leave this one to me. Shes promised to be my secretary if I help her."
        ro "Consider, what would you do with her if you became her protector. Turn her into a toy?"

        "Jezera giggled to herself darkly."
        je "Thats one way to phrase it."
        ro "Let me take her off your hands. To you shes nothing, but to me, shes very valuable. It also means Ill handle this jilted ex-lover of hers. A double win for you."
        je "A win and a loss. That girl would make an excellent cunt licker. Youd ask me to forgo my own pleasure for your nonsense."

        "She let out an exaggerated sigh and gazed at him intently."
        je "Clearly, if youre going through the trouble of haggling with me in this way, youre serious about this."
        je "So why? What has my pet hero so worked up?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Well..."

menu:
    "Open up.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if liurialChoice == "sad plight":
            ro "Ive been in this castle long enough to know it has a way of eating people up. This girl, Liurial, is in trouble."
            ro "If I can do something about it, I wont hesitate."
            "He knew not to expect any sympathy from Jezera. She broke into a cruel and open laugh the moment he finished."
            je "Another heroic crusade? Oh, youre too much. "
            if avatar.corruption > 30:
                je "And here I was coming to think you were starting to break your addiction to such frivolities."
        elif liurialChoice == "valuable skillset":
            ro "Do you know how difficult it is to find good help? I have the responsibilities of ten men. If I dont have a competent assistant in the immediate future, the quality of my work is going to start to suffer."
            je "Ive offered before"
            "Rowan shook his head firmly."
            ro "It has to be someone who works directly for me. Furthermore, this girl tells me shes an experienced and trained bureaucrat. Can you offer me someone of equal credentials? "
            ro "I need Liurial."
        elif liurialChoice == "allegiance offer":
            ro "Do you know how difficult it is to find good help? I have the responsibilities of ten men. If I dont have a competent assistant in the immediate future, the quality of my work is going to start to suffer."
            je "Ive offered before"
            "Rowan shook his head firmly."
            ro "It has to be someone who works directly for me. Furthermore, this girl tells me shes an experienced and trained bureaucrat. Can you offer me someone of equal credentials? "
            ro "I need Liurial."
            if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                pass
            else:
                je "A fascinatingly practical answer. Yet, one thats not the whole story, is it?"
                ro "I genuinely do not know what you mean, Mistress."
                je "Mmhm"
        else:
            show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan ran a hand through his hair. Saying this bit out loud felt like a violation of good taste. But, to go anywhere, he needed to convince Jezera."
            ro "Look. She seems intelligent and competent. But, shes also"
            show jezera naked happy at midright with dissolve
            "Jezeras eyes gleamed. His body language had been more revealing than intended."
            je "Pretty?"
            if avatar.corruption < 31:
                ro "..."
                ro "Yes, that."
            else:
                ro "That and more. Shes a very valuable catch. I would be stupid to just let another predator take her from me."
            "She giggled cruelly to herself."
            je "And you expected me to believe your motives were any different from mine? Your contradictions are delicious, Rowan."
    "Refuse to answer.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "..Id have to be pretty dumb to answer that, wouldnt I? Any answer I give you, youd just try to use it against me somehow?"
        je "Hehe. Well, at least youve learned something from living here."

"Jezera rose from her seat extending a hand to Rowan."



je "Fine, Rowan. You win. You insist on having a first try at this girl? Have at it. "
je "But, I know her type. The moment she realizes that you're a spineless nothing, shell get wandering eyes. Ill have her soon enough."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve


"Rowan rolled his eyes. He took her hand and the two walked together towards the door."

ro "Now then, that band of elves?"

je "Yes yes. If you really must. Theyre exiles. Banished from Ealoaen. They came to join us after a residency with the drow."
je "We havent come to an agreement of service yet. Their leader is a bit of a stubborn ass. But, Ive let them stay in a guardhouse in the outlying walls. Thats where you need to look."

scene bg57 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan rubbed his hands together for warmth as he followed the winding paths atop the walls. The elves guardhouse could be seen in the distance. The location was secluded and at a high elevation. Just the sort of place Rowan knew elves to prefer."
"But, what could an elf do that would get them banished? Such a punishment must be rare. Their crimes must have been serious"

quest "Halt!"

"He was stopped by the arrival of an elven warrior. And a strange one at that. He was taller than Rowan by half a head, and as muscular as an orc. Rowan had never seen an elf like him before."
"He was in the long flowing robes of elven fighters, girded by iron defensive pieces. He held a long pole-arm, but it ended in a twisted blade unlike human halberds. "

quest "Human, whatever youre looking for, youve far overshot. This is our territory. "

ro "Im aware. Im here looking for-"

"The large elfs eyes suddenly shot wide."

quest "Wait! Are you, perchance, Rowan Blackwell?"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "...Yes."

"The elf bent into a deep bow of respect. "

quest "Goddess fend. You must accompany me to Honoured Torlene at once. Hes expected you to visit him."

ro "Has he? Uh..."

"Rowan tilted his head. He followed his large companion deeper into the guard house. From the shadows, he saw the shapes of watching elven fighters."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Your name, Sir?"

gala "Galabrieth, Rowan. Im the deputy commander."

ro "I can see why. Youre built like an ox. You could probably crush a skull with your bare hands."

gala "Sadly. An unfortunate curse which I still strive to overcome."

"The large elf led him to a terrace that jutted out from the side of the guardhouse. It revealed a small courtyard. There he found Torlene. "



"The commander was in front of a wooden training dummy, with multiple gashes in its surface from overuse. He spun around, striking with blade, elbow, and knee. "
"To the untrained eye, it might have looked like a dance. But, Rowan knew it to be the practice of elven sacred fighting arts."
"He was shorter by a head than Rowan. His long dark ponytail hung behind him in ornate braids. It danced behind him to match his swift, deliberate movements."
"What made Rowan marvel was his short sword. Rather than a straight edge, it was jagged, with its side a series of cresting waves. The traditional weapon of an Honoured Sword, martial elites of the elves."
"Torlene broke his stance and turned to Rowan. He picked up a cloth from a nearby chair and wiped down his face."

ro "I know that fighting style, dont I?"
ro "There was an elven commander at the Storming of Deadmans Pass. An Honoured Sword. He held the southern approach during the battle from the drow relief force."

torl "You speak of Honoured Finnigold. An astute observation. Every soldier you see here served beneath his banner for many years."

ro "Well that would explain why your deputy knew me on sight. I dont suppose Finnigold is among you, is he?"



torl "...Not anymore. "

"The expression on the elven commanders face suggested it would not be prudent to continue on that topic of discussion."



torl "You have been expected, Rowan Blackwell. As an acquaintance and fellow veteran of the wars, you are the natural envoy. And I have been piqued by the idea of treating with a human of your stature. "

"He folded his arms behind his back in a dignified, strict posture. "

torl " Your presence means the demon woman wishes to continue our contract negotiations. Correct?"

"Rowans attention kept on being drawn to the unusual sword. Torlene had it sheathed, but could draw it at any time."

ro "No, actually. Im here about a different matter entirely."
ro "Liurial. "



"Torlenes eyes flickered. First with surprise, then with narrowing eyebrows. Before, hed seemed stoic, but just one name was enough to turn him to a storm of emotionality."

torl "Youve found her? Good. That bitch thought she could escape me. I had started to worry she had succeeded. "
torl "Do you have her with you?"

ro "I dont intend to bring her here."

torl "..."
torl "Explain"

"Rowan rested his hand on the hilt of his own sword."

ro "Ive seen how you treated that girl. She came to me with bruises and scars. So, Im here to tell you that you need to leave her alone. Shes under my protection."

torl "Under your protection?"

"Rowan noticed that the larger elf had taken a step backwards from them. He must have been able to feel the heat ratcheting up. "

ro "I hope I dont need to explain what I mean by that. I dont want to hurt you or your men. But, if I hear you have-"

torl "Youre the one."

"He jabbed a finger at Rowan."

torl "Of course. There was no way that pretty little fool could have come up with the idea to run away herself. She hasn't had a thought of her own in years. "
torl "I suspected there was a puppet master. And Ive found him."

ro "Youre talking horse shit. Today was the first time Ive ever met her. She was the one who came to me."

"Torlenes sword was back in his hands. The movement was so fast,it would not have registered to less trained eyes. Torlenes fingers stretched with precise dexterity around the grip, readying his hold on the weapon."

torl "I name you a liar and a thief. The girl is mine. To let you put your hooks into her would be a stain on my honour."
torl "Galabraith. Kill this human. Let us see how much protection my girls betrayal has bought her."



"The large elf glanced in shock at his commander. But, Torlenes face didnt budge. There would be no choice for Galabraith. Meanwhile, Rowan had his sword drawn and readied."
"Galabraith mouthed an apology to Rowan before he charged. "
"Galabraiths first strike didnt land. Nor did his second. Rowan easily ducked both swipes. The elf lunged forward, but Rowan was still a step ahead."
"Had he attempted the simpler motions of a human fighter, he might have benefited from his strength and reach. But, the fluid complexity of the elven fighting arts were clumsy as done by his body. "
"Rowan used an opening in his stance to enter his guard. He attempted a backstep, but it was already too late. Rowan struck him in the belly with his blunt pommel. A non-lethal blow."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Galabraith stumbled back winded and clutching at his stomach. It had hardly been a fair fight at all. Rowan grinned."

torl "Useless oaf. "



if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "The Commander shoved Galabraith out of the way, sending him careening to the ground. Rowans grin faded. Then, Torlene leveled his wicked curved blade towards Rowan."
else:

    "The Commander shoved Galabraith out of the way, sending him careening to the ground. Then, Torlene leveled his wicked curved blade towards Rowan."

ro "Come on. I hope youre not as disappointing as your boy here."



"The blademaster ran forward and jumped into a spinning strike. Rowan placed his blade where he expected Torlenes strike to land."
"Their swords clinked off each other. But, the motion of the elfs arm continued, and his elbow twisted into Rowans face. The human was forced to stumble back, lip bleeding."
"An unusual way of fighting. Torlenes elbows and knees were weapons of the calibre of fists and feet. "

ro "Fast bugger, arent you?"

torl "Overwhelmed, I see."
torl "You face the Nine Star {i}Greshuj{/i} Arts of Finnigold and of the {i}Band of the Fourteen Divine{/i}-"

"A short jab forced the elf to hop back a couple paces, silencing him momentarily."

ro "You guys really need to find a shorter name, you know that? "

menu:
    "Taunt him further.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "Its no wonder she ran out on you. Youre standing here having a tantrum like a child. You probably want her just so you have someone to clean the mess in your trousers."
            "Rowan smirked."
            torl " I will make a corpse of you. When I have recovered her, she will have to clean up {i}that{/i} mess. As punishment for your disrespectful tongue."
        else:
            ro "Honestly, youre a disappointment. I was getting ready to fight a {i}real{/i} Honoured Sword. If youre as unsatisfying in the bedroom as you are on the battlefield, then I know why Liurial left your ass."
            "Rowan smirked."
            torl "{i}How dare you, human{/i}!? I will bleed you like the pig you are."
    "Just fight.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass

"The next assault came like a lightning bolt. He tapped his blade against Rowans repeatedly, challenging Rowans guard."
"Thankfully, Rowan had the footwork to answer him. He drew back slowly, just enough to keep his balance. Yet, Torlene didnt let up. Was Rowans retreat his goal? He noticed himself being driven back towards the railing."

torl "Die, scum."

"When Rowans back hit the railing, Torlene launched himself into a fast jabbing motion."

if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "Rowans instincts were alive. This had to be a feint. Rowan sidestepped the initial strike, but was already waiting for the followup. It came when Torlene swung his weapon around into a side slash. With no room to back up, Rowan could only block it with his sword."
    "But, Rowans arm had more force than the slight elf could muster. The clash of steel knocked Torlenes sword aside. It opened his guard long enough for Rowan to sneak in a sucker punch."
    torl "Hurk!"
    "Rowans foe was forced to stumble back a few steps. "
else:

    "Rowans hand moved before his mind. He used his sword to push the approaching blade out of the way."
    "But, the blow was a feint. All Rowan had done was give Torlenes sword momentum as it swung around into a slash. With little room to back up, Rowan was forced to take part of the strike clean across his chest. It left a shallow gash and a tear in Rowans shirt"
    ro "Fuck..."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing",], "light_damage")

"The fight ended before a follow up blow could land. Galabraith rushed between the two combatants, hands outstretched."

gala "Wait!"

"Torlene and his deputy rapidly traded words in Elvish. It had seemed, at first, that Torlene would simply shove his deputy out of the way again. Instead, his tone of voice grew sharper and sharper."


show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Finally, in a fit of rage, Torlene stormed away. Whatever Galabraith had said had ended the encounter."

gala "Perhaps it would be best to come with me, Rowan. Before he changes his mind."



"The large elf hurriedly escorted Rowan past the watching elven mercenaries, away from the bands commander. They waited until they were out of earshot of the others before speaking."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Are you alright? Im sorry for hitting you so hard."

gala "You are the one who deserves the apology."
gala "Torlene is normally a diligent and even-tempered leader. But, when it comes to personal matters"
gala "Before she was Torlenes woman, she was Honoured Finnigolds. Let us just say that Finnigolds death is not a wound that Torlene has recovered from. And it has consequences for anyone he associates with his former commander."
gala "But, I reminded him what killing you would mean for our entire expedition up here. Weve suffered and invested too much already to lose it all by killing the demons steward. I think hell stay away from Liurial. At least for a time."

"Rowan sheathed his sword."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "I see why Liurial left."

"Galabraiths face lowered slightly. The mention of her carried with it a shade of guilt. "

ro "Tell me about her."

gala "Liuriel? Shes a smart girl. Can accomplish whatever her mind points to. Provided theres someone there to do the pointing."
gala "Honoured Finnigold began to bring her to our camp in Ealoaen. She was some sort of follower of his. Evidently, she was so taken with him, she followed along when we were forced to depart. She had a certain aptitude for numbers and records, so she became the paymaster."
gala "When he passed, Torlene took over his tent. Liurial seemed to just...drift towards him."
gala "..."
gala "Look, shes a good kid. Dont treat her like Torlene did and youll never doubt her loyalty."

ro "I met someone who thought shed get the wandering eye."

gala "That person didnt know her very well. Keep this from Torlene, but Liurial should have abandoned him sooner. "
gala "Just, promise youll take care of her, alright? It would ease my mind."

"Rowan simply gave him a soft nod."

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show liurial happy at midright with dissolve

"It was nightfall by the time Rowan was back in the castle. Liurial was by his side, arms filled with scrolls. She walked in a fast paced shuffle to make up for the difference in stride."

ro "It was after I was locked in the dungeon for months on end that Jezera and Andras pulled me out so that"

liur "Being forced to work here under those circumstances must have been horrible!"

"Rowan shrugged."

menu:
    "It is what it is.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass
    "Definitely, and I havent forgiven the twins for it.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass

liur "Ah. I hope you dont mind, but I took the liberty to review the basic documents you had on hand, as well as to send up a desk from storage for myself."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Eager, arent you?"

"He chuckled softly."

liur "Well, while I was waiting for Jezera to accept a contract with us- I mean, with Torlene, there wasnt much to do. Im eager to get back to work, Sir."

ro "You say that now. But, when you see what an effort it takes to run this castle, and just how bad orcs are documenting anything...well you might have a change of heart."

liur "I look forward to the challenge!"

ro "Well if youve already set up your desk, Ill take you to your new room."

scene bg7 with fade

"Rowan led her to the bedroom hed requisitioned. Together, they took what meager possessions she brought with her and unpacked them."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve

"When the job was done, she suddenly stopped and walked into the center of the room. Then, she turned back to Rowan, lowering her head slightly."

liur "Rowan...youre my protector now...and I did promise to do anything you want"

"Rowan tilted his head. Once she was alone with him she was like a totally different woman. More demure and shy. "

liur "I suppose youre going to want to put that to the test now, arent you?"

scene cg363 with fade
show liurial aroused behind cg363
show rowan necklace happy behind cg363
pause 3


"She reached to the opening of her skimpy silken elven outfit, and pulled back the left side, ever so slightly. In the process, it bared her pert nipple to him."

liur " I meant what I said, Sir. Ill do whatever you want. "
liur "You can...u-use me."

"She glanced up at him from the side of her eyes. Her lashes bat softly, bidding him closer."

$ LiurAdvancesUndeclined = True

label liurFirstMenu:

menu:
    "Respond enthusiastically.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ liurEnthusiastic = True
        "Rowan didnt look away from Liurials exposed form. Instead, he drank in that little bit of extra skin that crossed the line from decent to indecent. The implications were as loud as a scream."
        "Bit by bit, he began to smile."
        if liurialChoice == "alluring figure":
            "After all, this was what had been in his mind when hed accepted her deal before"
        elif liurialChoice == "allegiance offer":
            "This girl really was eager to please"
        ro "Youre beautiful."
        liur "Really?"
        "She gave him a coy smile. Even from across the room he could sense her breathing growing more shallow."
        ro "You are. If this is my payment for saving you, then I consider myself well rewarded."
        liur "Oh"
        liur "So youll keep me?"
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "Why would you think otherwise?"
        else:
            ro "Well now. You still have more to show me before I make that judgement, dont you?"
        "Rowan stepped closer. From his new vantage point, he had a detailed view of her exposed body. Her skin really was flawless."
        "For her part, the girl almost melted from his attention. Her thighs squirmed and her face ducked behind her bangs."
        liur "Perhaps, youd like to see more then? "
        ro "Perhaps. I would."
        show cg364 with dissolve
        pause 3
        "In answer, she silently brought her hands to the other side of her dress and pulled away all that stood between her right nipple and open air. The moment it came free, a sigh slipped from her lips."
        "Rowan appraised her as he stepped closer. His teeth flashed from behind his smile."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "You understand that Im not demanding this of you, right? If you wish to just be my secretary, without anything more intimate, thats okay."
            "His voice was lowered, letting his hungry edge out. A brief break in the spell that the fun and games were setting on the room."
            "Liurial bit her lip, but shook her head slowly."
            liur "No...this is proper. I gave myself to you, sir. That means all of me. If Ive been a good girl for you, then consider me content."
            "In an act of uncharacteristic initiative for her, she leaned closer to him. So close he could hear her breathy whisper."
            liur "And perhaps...perhaps if you were to make use of my body...you would not be the only one to find pleasure in it."
        else:
            "Rowan finally stepped right in front of her. His hands hungrily went for her chest, brushing against her nipples. He found them as stiff as steel."
            ro "These are mine now, arent they?"
            liur "Mff. Youre teasing me."
            "The whine she let out with her reply served as a delicious reward. He laughed darkly, even as his hands returned to her side."
        "Suddenly, she pulled back again. Her hands went to her breasts, covering them from view. It was the slightest refuge in modesty. However, when she looked back at him, there was a need in her eyes. As if she were daring him to go further."
        liur "In the storybooks, when the hero saves the maiden the reward she gives him is a single kiss. "
        ro "Too bad youre not a maiden anymore."
        "Rowan cupped her chin up and looked into her eyes. They sparkled back into him."
        liur "Eep."
        show cg140 with fade
        pause 3
        "Whatever protestations she was prepared to make were cut off by a firm kiss on the lips from Rowan. In moments, she sank into it. Her eyes fell closed and her body pressed into his."
        jump liurialFirstSex
    "Remain silent, but dont decline.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ liurEnthusiastic = False
        "That newly exposed bit of skin called to Rowan like a light to a moth. He could not help but stare."
        "Rowan opened his mouth, but no words came out. The action alone left him feeling suddenly parched. Liurial observed in submissive silence, prepared to continue on command. But, it never came. Rowan simply could not muster the words."
        liur "S-sir? Am I displeasing?"
        ro "No..its not that"
        liur "Oh..."
        "Her cheeks became flushed. To hide it, she ducked her face down. The action alone was enough to make his heart race."
        "What should he do here? He wanted to remind her that he was married. That she didnt have to do anything lewd to please him. But, the words escaped him as soon as they formed."
        "Liurial was hanging on every twitch of his lips. He had to say something..."
        ro "Its true. I promise. You really are beautiful, Liurial Very beautiful."
        "Her eyes lit up, and she looked at Rowan with a new brightness. A new sense of understanding. Suddenly, she took a step forward, closing the distance between them."
        liur "Sir, you dont have to worry on my behalf. If thats what this is...I mean."
        liur "I swear it to you. If using me would make you happy, then it would make me happy too. I like to please."
        show cg364 with dissolve
        pause 3
        "Her hands went back to her chest and freed her other breast from her dress. There were two parts of Rowans mind battling each other. The winning part refused to look away."
        liur "Im y-yours to do with what you will."
        ro "Liurial"
        "Rowans heart kept beating faster with every moment. Her lips were drawing towards him slowly. Had he wanted to, he could have pulled away at any moment. Yet, Rowan was as paralyzed as a statue."
        show cg140 with fade
        pause 3
        "He was not going to stop her. Even as her lips softly met, he didnt stop her. His approval was revealed by the soft parting of his mouth. Not all desires need be said aloud."
        "She had uncovered more than his approval. She had uncovered his desire. Without thinking, he began to wrap his arms around her. Just because he had not initiated, did not mean he was about to be a passive participant."
        liur "Mmm."
        jump liurialFirstSex


    "Reject her advances." if LiurAdvancesUndeclined == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ liurEnthusiastic = False
        "Rowan retreated back a step."
        if liurialChoice == "alluring figure":
            "He knew he wanted her. It had even touched his reasoning for helping her. Yet now, quite literally staring at his reward, came the stirrings of guilt. Could he really make this womans sexual service his reward?"
            menu:
                "Yes.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    $ LiurAdvancesUndeclined = False
                    jump liurFirstMenu
                "No.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    pass
        scene bg7 with fade
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve
        ro "Liurial, please. I understand that this is what you expect from past experience, but its not needed. You can keep your clothes on."
        show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve
        liur "Hrmmm?"
        "She tilted her head."
        ro "Im saying that you dont have to fuck me. Help me with my labours, be my friend, and stay loyal. Thats all I ask of you."
        show liurial sad at midright with dissolve
        liur "..."
        "She glanced down at her naked bosom. Her posture started to slouch."
        liur "I...oh..Im sorry. Is there...something displeasing about me, sir?"
        "Rowan shook his head. He walked close enough to show her comfort without leaving the distance of modesty. From there, he placed a hand on her shoulder."
        if avatar.corruption <31:
            ro "Of course. Youre a radiant woman. But, not in these circumstances. Besides, Im a married man, Liurial. Breaking my vows would be..."
        else:
            "Of course. Any man would want to fuck you. But, not in these circumstances. Besides, Im a married man, Liurial. Breaking my vows would be..."
        menu:
            "Impossible.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ liurImpossible = True
                pass
            "Not a step I wish to take today.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ liurImpossible = False
                pass
        liur "Oh."
        "She shied back from his grasp. Her delicate hands went to her chest and worked her clothing back to modesty. Rowan made a point of keeping his glance at eye level."
        show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve
        liur "Just so you know, sir"
        "She made a face reminiscent of the one from before, with batting lashes and a tinge of mischief. "
        liur "I dont {i}mind{/i} performing those kinds of services for my protector. You really neednt worry on my behalf. "
        liur "So, perhaps if you start to find yourself desiring such a thing in the future"
        "Rowan sighed."
        if liurImpossible == False:
            ro "Then yes, Ill let you know."
        ro "I wouldnt worry too much about that, right now. Youre about to find out just how much work managing an entire castle can be"
        "{i}Liurial is now Rowans Secretary{/i}"
        $ elfSex = False
        return

label liurialFirstSex:

"Rowan and Liurial stayed there for a time, lips locked together. His hands raced up and down her side, feeling out the entire length of her body. What she lacked in curves, she made up with in slender softness. Like a girl made of porcelain."
"The kiss kept on breaking in soft ways. She couldnt suppress the little sighs and moans that came with the pleasure of his touch. It was as if the moment she was in his hands, whatever semblance of self control she had was gone. "

liur "More. Ah. Please."

"Rowan silenced her again with his tongue. The effect of it pushed her squirming to new heights. Her thighs nearly vibrated against his leg. In such an aroused state, she was only able to carry the kiss for a few more seconds before gasping for air again."

liur "Rowan, you can do anything you want with me. Please. I want"
liur "I want...mfffmfff"

"Her sentence trailed off into an incoherent stream of whines and moans. It became further incomprehensible when she hid her face in Rowans chest."

scene bg7 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve

ro "You want me to fuck you?"

"He felt her head nod up and down. "

ro "On the bed?"

"Another nod."

ro "Okay, lay back."

"His touch lingered for a moment, but soon she was making her way to the bed. He waited as she adopted a pose with her side on the mattress and her legs kicked open. The dampness of her panties was disguised only by their black color."
"His response was slow and delicate. His fingers softly brushed the fabric to the side. In the process, their tips made the slightest contact with her sex. "
"All he did was brush across it, ever so slightly. But, Liurial reacted with the moaning of a woman who was being subjected to a full fingering."

liur "Mfm. Youre teasing me, sir. Please"

"If the lady insisted. Rowan drew his hands back to his belt buckle and loosened it off. Then, he pulled his pants down to his knees."
"Liurial was captivated by the sight of his mast, the moment it was exposed to the air in all of its glory. She let out a feminine whine."

liur "Humans are so large-"

scene cg134 with fade
show liurial aroused behind cg134
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg134
pause 3

"There was something endearing at her shock at his girth. But, he wasnt going to give her the time to prepare herself with this new information. He roughly took her leg and forced it back to her chest. Then, he slammed himself hard into her."

liur "Oh. Oh!"

"As he started to move, Rowan found his every bit of force matched by the inherent tightness of her body. To move at all he had to grit and force himself deeper."
"Thankfully, the reactions of his partner provided that extra bit of energy to meet that task. It seemed like the slightest move was met with a whimper from Liurial. Soon she was letting out a symphony of mewling need."

liur "Youre inside me and it feels...oh"

ro "Someone is, urgh, enjoying herself."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan felt the sweat dripping down his face, and his tunic sticking to his chest. Breaking in a girl could be a lot of work."
else:
    "Rowan felt the sweat dripping down his face, and his tunic sticking to his chest. Breaking in a slut could be a lot of work."

liur "Oh! Oh! Goddess above! Oh!"
liur "Im being"

"Her head rolled back into his bed, sprawling waves of golden hair in every direction. Her dainty hands gripped the sheets for dear life. But, the force of his hips crashing into her rocked her so hard with each thrust as to nearly make her lose her grip."

liur "...Used...and it feels, oh, so"
liur "mffmhfmh!"

"Rowan felt his breaths turn to pants. It was all having a rising effect on him. Her tight pussy. The way her face contorted with unrestrained lust. The way she vocally responded to every movement. It drove him into ever more intense efforts to push deeper into her. "

if liurEnthusiastic == True:
    "His lips twisted into a sadistic grin. All of it was making him want to tease her more. Taunt her more. The elf wanted to be bullied."
    "His mouth parted and words came out, almost without thinking."
    menu:
        "Youre mine!":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Youre..youre mine now!"
            liur "Yes!"
            "Her eyes fluttered uncontrollably."
            ro "All mine!"
            liur "Goddess, yes. Yours. Im your...your slut. And it feels so good. Youre molding my insides to the shape of your cock!"
            "To emphasise the point, her inner walls squeezed against him with whatever energy she had left to use."
            ro "My...slut. Mine."
            liur "Yes, yours. Your slut."
        "You like that, huh?":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "You like that, huh? You like, ugh. Human cock?"
            liur "Ive never..oh..been with a human...before"
            liur "Mfghg."
            "Her hips suddenly bucked in wild abandon. There was little force behind it of course, but Rowan got something back from the pure enthusiasm. "
            liur "I love it...oh! I love it! I need more!"

"His pace was growing and growing. Driven now more by that primal need to reach the peak. Rowan could feel himself reaching that moment, with near inevitability."
"Beneath him, Liurial broke into wild shivers and the start and stop moans of a woman who had reached her own peak. The elf spastically shook beneath him, a victim of being filled by something she struggled to handle."
"Through it all Rowan kept on slamming down into her. He was so close now. Almost there."

liur "Youre going to...break me...Ah"

scene cg134 with sshake
scene cg134 with sshake
scene cg135 with flash
show liurial aroused behind cg135
pause 3

"That sentence broke through his final resistance. With nary a word of warning, Rowan cock pulsed, and a stream of how white cum went flooding inside her. Liurial cried out eagerly, her inner walls pumping him for more of his seed."
"A panting Rowan staggered backwards, grabbing a chair to steady himself."
"When it was all over, Liurial was left, laying back on the bed. Her clothes and skin were stained with cum. Her hat had been left on the bed, and her hair was a disheveled mess. Her soaked lower lips pulsed. Rowan almost could have sworn they were slightly stretched out after."

liur " Im yours now Mmmm"

scene bg7 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve

"After the two took a second to catch her breath, Liurial rushed off to the restroom to freshen up. When she returned, she found Rowan in bed. Soon, she joined him."

liur "Sir...did I do good? Was I a good girl?"

ro "You are."

show liurial happy at midright with dissolve

"The elf let out a happy sigh."

ro "Enjoy the moment. Work starts in earnest tomorrow. And if you thought this was a fucking, just wait until you see how much paperwork youre going to have to do."

liur " But, sir? I thought we established Im quite fond of being fucked"

"Well, he hadnt expected that. He turned his head to see a sheepish grin on her face. But, as soon as he looked, she buried it in her pillow."

$ elfSex = True

"{i}Liurial is now Rowans Secretary{/i}"

return






label proposing_drider_occupation:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show draith neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "Good afternoon, master breeder. How can I help you?"

dra "Hey hot stuff. I wanted to run an idea I had by you about using our driders as guards."

ro "Alright then, why were you thinking of doing this?"

dra "Well, to get some more field training in for our handlers as well as freeing up some of our capacity. With your permission, I'd like to deploy a couple of our driders as guards for a village in Rosaria."

ro " You mean, as a part of our occupying force? What in the Six Realms makes you think that's a good idea?"

dra "Like I said, we don't get many chances to actually use the driders and they're really sex hungry so it will be nice to be able to sick'em on the troublemakers instead of our own all the time. Plus, like I said, our handlers could really use more practical experience."

ro "From what you've said about driders, it sounds like there's a good chance they'll go off and start raping random people. No matter how good your handlers are."

dra "Yeah, one or two might go on a rampage, but at the end of the day we're only really risking some random peasants. That's no worse than our soldiers, considering the danger of just holding monsters, even tame ones."
dra "If all goes well, we might even be able to incorporate driders into our garrisons at all our Rosarian holdings. That will really strike terror in the humans."

ro "(He sounds... proud of this idea.)"

menu:
    "Allow Draith to experiment with drider guards in an occupied Rosarian village.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Alright Draith, you have my permission to start your experiment."
        show draith happy at midleft with dissolve
        dra "Excellent! This is why I love having you as a boss. I'll start arrangements at once!"
        hide draith with moveoutleft
        "A moment after the dark elf departed, Rowan slumped in his chair a bit. Even if all went well, what exactly was he condemning his countrymen to?"

        $ drider_guard_test = 1
        $ activate_event('drider_guards_resolution')
        $ set_event_timer('drider_guards_resolution', 'after test', 5)

        $ castle.buildings['pit']._driders -= 2

        $ avatar.add_guilt(2)

        $ change_relation('draith', 2)
        return
    "Refuse Draith's proposal.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "No Draith, my countrymen are not test subjects for this crazy experiment."
        dra "It isn't a crazy scheme! Do you have any idea how much we can benefit from this? I can guarantee that as soon as we've had some test research I can-"
        ro "This discussion is over. The answer is no."
        "Draith stared angrily at Rowan for several moments, then turned and walked away. His posture was stiff and indignant as he left the room."
        ro "(At least I spared them this horror.)"

        $ avatar.remove_guilt(2)

        $ change_relation('draith', -2)
        return







label drider_guards_resolution:





$ res_roll = dice(10)
if res_roll > 4:
    scene bg6 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    show draith happy at midleft with moveinleft

    ro "It would seem that a congratulations is in order."

    dra "Indeed, our driders are proving very effective in keeping the twin's subjects in line. Already Andras is saying he'd like to see stepping up our operations and free up more of our soldiers for other tasks."

    ro "Yes... he told me as much already."

    dra "You don't seem all that pleased?"

    ro "Nothing you need to worry about."

    "The man's thoughts drifted to the multitude of people who'd been raped by the driders and how brutal the treatment of that town's populace had become."

    ro "(This is between my conscience and myself.)"

    "He could not deny that the task was more efficiently done this way and now that Andras was pushing for more drider involvement, there was no way he could stop it anymore."

    dra "I'm prepared to expand our drider guard operations, permitting availability of the hatchlings. The unneeded orc guards from our test site have already returned to Bloodmeen."
    dra "Assuming there is no pressing need for them, I can divert some of our new driders directly into service allowing us to free up the orc soldiers that would otherwise be needed as guards. How much should I expand the operation?"

    menu:
        "Minimal drider guards. Keep current recruitment rates.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "I want to keep as many driders as possible right now, we don't need more orc soldiers."
            show draith neutral at midleft with dissolve
            dra "A shame. Very well, I'll maintain a minimal rotating guard. That way we can maintain our current level of drider production."
            jump driderChoice1
        "Small expansion of drider guards. -0.2 drider recruitment, +2 orc recruitment.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Well, we'd best satisfy Andras's demands. However, I want to keep the increased number of drider guards small."
            dra "If you're sure, alright. I'll start diverting a small amount of our hatchlings towards working as guards for Rosarian villages."

            $ castle.buildings['pit'].drider_recruitment -= min(0.2, castle.buildings['pit'].drider_recruitment)
            $ castle.recruitment_bonuses['barracks'] = 2 + castle.recruitment_bonuses.get('barracks', 0)

            $ avatar.add_guilt(2)
            $ avatar.corruption += 5
            jump driderChoice1


        "Significant expansion of drider guards. -0.4 drider recruitment, +4 orc recruitment." if castle.buildings['pit'].drider_recruitment >= 0.5 and castle.villages >= 3:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "You have my go ahead to expand the operation as per Andras's wishes."
            dra "Excellent! I'm very much looking forward to putting my wonderful hatchlings to work, thank you dearly for this opportunity, you big lug!"

            $ castle.buildings['pit'].drider_recruitment -= min(0.4, castle.buildings['pit'].drider_recruitment)
            $ castle.recruitment_bonuses['barracks'] = 4 + castle.recruitment_bonuses.get('barracks', 0)

            $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
            $ avatar.corruption += 5

            $ change_relation('draith', 2)
            $ change_favor('andras', 1)
            jump driderChoice1


        "Maximum expansion of drider guards. -3 drider recruitment, +3 orc recruitment." if castle.buildings['pit'].drider_recruitment >= 0.75 and castle.villages >= 5 and avatar.corruption > 20:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Actually, I would like you to take it a step further and put as many drider guards in place as you possibly can."

            dra "Really sir? Andras had asked for..."
            "Rowan held up his hand."
            ro "The twins set the broad strokes, I'm the one who figures out the finer details. Put as many driders as you can working as guards."

            dra "It would be my pleasure Rowan. Driders will be the terror of Rosaria in the coming weeks!"

            $ castle.buildings['pit'].drider_recruitment -= min(0.6, castle.buildings['pit'].drider_recruitment)
            $ castle.recruitment_bonuses['barracks'] = 6 + castle.recruitment_bonuses.get('barracks', 0)

            $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
            $ avatar.corruption += 5

            $ change_relation('draith', 4)
            $ change_favor('andras', 1)
            jump driderChoice1


    label driderChoice1:

    hide draith with moveoutleft
    ro "Good news for the castle...."

    $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops += 5
    return
else:


    scene bg6 with fade
    show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    show draith neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

    ro "Draith? Get in here."

    show draith neutral at midleft with moveinleft

    dra "Uh, yes sir?"

    ro "I have here on my desk a report detailing a major massacre that occurred two days ago in one of our occupied villages. Do you know what I'm talking about?"

    dra "No?"

    ro "The village where you were running your little experiment with drider guards. Do you want me to go in detail about how your handlers lost control of both those driders?"

    dra "What happened to my hatchlings?"

    "Rowan slammed his hand down on the table."

    ro "Damn it, that's your first concern? Not the dozen people they mutilated?"


    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

    ro "One escaped into the wild, the other was put down."

    dra "So there's a chance at least one of them can be saved and-"

    ro "No, no more people are going to be wasted on this."

    dra "But!"

    show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve

    ro "No! Your handlers are to return to the castle at once. This experiment on my people is over! I don't want to hear anything more about drider guards, do you understand me Draith?"

    dra "Ye-yes sir."

    ro "Good."


    $ castle.villages_income -= 1

    $ change_relation('draith', -1)
    return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('solansia_s_first_dream', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 40', 'society_type == "feudalism"'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


    event('kharos_s_first_dream', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 40', 'society_type == "might"'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


label solansia_s_first_dream:



scene black with fade

"Someone was ahead of him, moving through stone passageways that were strangely familiar. Rowan followed, desperate to catch up with the figure, but always he was just barely keeping up."
"Sometimes he lost sight of them, but minutes later he'd see them just turn a corner ahead of him leading him deeper and deeper into the labyrinth."
"There was a feeling at the back of his mind that whoever it was that he was following that they wanted him to follow. He glanced back, then wished he hadn't."
"A creature was also following him. It had the look of a demon about it, but like the stranger leading Rowan forward, the form was indistinct and impossible to define."
"Rowan redoubled his efforts, both to reach whoever was his guide and to escape whatever it was that sought him."
"A great cavern opened up before him, so sudden was its appearance that Rowan wasn't sure if he'd actually stepped into the room or it had just come into existence around him. There was a great crevice below, upon which he could see the stranger stood waiting for him."
"The man descended down, but with each step a strange headache at the back of his mind grew in intensity. Something about this place was alien and dangerous. Yet he couldn't stop, only press on deeper and deeper."
"The crevice loomed before him, radiating heat and the source of that strangeness. No, not strangeness, instincts, emotions, his deepest desires and drives. Rowan reeled back, rejecting the raw chaos before it engulfed him."
"Someone was at his side, looking towards the crevice."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
show village elder neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Elder?"

el "That is our darkness, something within humans that we will never fully escape from. Yet we are protected. The goddess saw fit to save and preserve us, so that we might live in peace and prosper."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The pain in Rowan's head shifted and he felt nauseous and dizzy. What was happening? Why was the elder here of all places?"

el "All of those born of chaos can rise above it, no matter who or what their origins were. Everyone can be saved. This is the gift that Solansia has given us."

"The creature that was following him was close now, very close. No, it wasn't one, there were two! They were breathing down his neck and their claws were reaching for him! Rowan stumbled backwards, desperate to get away."

ro "Ghuh..."

hide rowan with dissolve
play sound "music/SFX/BodyfallDirt.ogg"

"He was falling, falling, falling...."

scene black with fade

"Rowan opened his eyes and glanced around. A moment later he realized he was resting in his bedroom in Bloodmeen, having returned from the week's expedition. There was still no sign of dawn, but the candles had all burned out."
"He put a hand to his face and felt cold sweat on his brow. Then turned his thoughts back to the nightmare he'd awoken from moments before. The labyrinthine passages of ancient stone and the massive crevice they'd contained, everything was still so vivid."

show rowan necklace naked concerned behind black
ro "(Everyone can be saved.)"

"Why exactly had that stood out in his mind? For that matter, why was his mind turning to this now of all times? These thoughts plagued him for the rest of the night."


$ avatar.corruption -= 5
return






label kharos_s_first_dream:



scene bg1 with fade
show rowan intro happy at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "Good job, that's the first time you've hit all three targets in a row."

show rowan intro happy at center with moveinleft

"He moved past his first student, to check on the second."

ro "Well that's no where near the target. What did I say about how to nock the arrows? Yeah, that's right. Try again. There you go, that was much closer. Keep at it, and remember the feather always points away from the bow."


if helaynaTitle == "teacher":
    show rowan intro happy at edgeright with moveinleft
    show helayna neutral at center with dissolve
    ro "Helayna? Let's see you take a... where is your bow?"
    show rowan intro neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    ro "Why are you wearing..."


    if helayna_escape_method == 'rowan':
        show helayna 2 happy at center with dissolve
        hel "Isn't this your favorite outfit though?"


    hide helayna with dissolve


scene bg1 with sshake
show rowan intro neutral at edgeright with dissolve

ro "Ugh. (My head....)"

show village elder happy at center with dissolve

ro "Oh, old friend. I'm feeling a little under the weather, would it be alright if I asked you to watch my students while I-"

el "It won't be enough."

ro "I'm sorry?"

el "The greatest general of the realm can't even train a force to protect his home."

ro "What are you talking about? We're at peace! The war is over!"

el "War is never over. Bandits or monsters could attack at any time, you could have taught them how to defend themselves."

ro "Solansia's laws clearly forbid that and the nobility would never-"

el "Exactly, they'd rather let anyone die than allow a dirt general to threaten their rule with even the smallest of militia."

ro "Old friend? Why are you saying all this?"

scene bg4 with redflash
show rowan intro neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show village elder wounded at center with dissolve

el "You could have stopped this."

ro "What?"

"All around him the village had changed, the buildings were ablaze and the people were gone. Panic and thoughts of his wife flooded his mind."

el "If the people could fight, if they had proper weapons and the skills to use them, your skills, then this village wouldn't have burned."

ro "Gha!"

"Now his body seared with pain, pain he had always felt but somehow didn't notice before now."

hide rowan with redflash
play sound "music/SFX/BodyfallDirt.ogg"

"It was too much, he felt his legs give out from under him and he fell down, down into blackness."

scene black with fade

"Rowan opened his eyes and glanced around. A moment later he realized he was resting in his bedroom in Bloodmeen, having returned from the week's expedition. There was still no sign of dawn, but the candles had all burned out."
"He put a hand to his face and felt cold sweat on his brow. Then turned his thoughts back to the nightmare he'd awoken from moments before. The village blazing as his friend accused the nobility and Solansia for being responsible for it, everything was still so vivid."
"Thoughts of what might have been and how things could have played out differently plagued him for the rest of the night."


$ avatar.corruption += 5
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('after_drinking_greyhides_alchol', triggers="week_end",
        conditions=('NTR', 'ev_happened("greyhide_shares_his_people_s_liquor")',), depends=('raeve_keep_visit_goal2',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg22")


label after_drinking_greyhides_alchol:



scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia could tell something was wrong the moment the maid laid eyes on her."
"She hadn't given a thought to her as they passed each other in the hallway. She was just another servant, one of many in this castle. But something was different this time she seemed to be in a great hurry."
"The maid stopped short just as they caught eyes. There was a flash of recognition, and a nervous smile spread across her face."

maid "Ah! There you are. Are you Alexia Blackwell?"

al "Um yes?"

maid "Lady Jezera requests your immediate presence. She told me to give this to you."

"The maid held out a small envelope, sealed in pink wax with a gaudy stamp. Alexia warily took it from her."

al "Did she say why?"

maid "No mlady, only that you were to go see her at once."

"Freed from her duty, maid scurried off, undoubtedly relieved to have fulfilled her task. Alexia stared at the envelope for a long moment, then broke the seal."

al "..."
al "{i}To my dearest Alexia, I hope this letter receives you well.{/i}"
al "{i}A recent rumor has come to my attention involving you, regarding an incident of the most scandalous nature.{/i}"
al "{i}I am loath to repeat the slander in polite company. Needless to say, I am left aghast at the stain upon your honor and integrity that this rumour brings.{/i}"
al "{i}As such I, as your mistress, feel obligated to intervene on your behalf. You are hereby bidden to come to my quarters at the earliest opportunity, that we might discuss this matter together, and plan a response accordingly.{/i}"
al "{i}With Love, Jezera.{/i}"
al "...What?!"

"Alexia could not {i}fathom{/i} what Jezera was referring to. Did she somehow think shed implicated herself in treachery? Had Rowan committed some slight against the Twins without her knowing, and she was now implicated?"
"Either way, she could not afford to ignore the summons. Against her better judgement, she rushed to Jezeras private chambers."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan was knee deep in the minutiae of governing a castle, when there was a knock at the door. Rowan lifted his eyes to see his elven aide slide through the entryway with an apologetic smile on her face."

show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "What is it, Liurial?"

liur "Lord Jezera told me to bring you this."

"She held out in her hand a small envelope, sealed in pink wax with Jezeras personal stamp. Rowan rose from his seat and took the thing from her grasp."

ro "...Why didnt she just call me instead?"

liur "I couldnt even begin to imagine, Rowan."

"The Hero of Rosaria suppressed a frown as he slit open the envelope and read the small notes contents. His brow lowered."

ro "...Ive been summoned to her chambers."

liur "For what purpose?"

ro "Ostensibly for tea."

liur "She needed a note for that?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "No. Somethings wrong."
ro "See to my affairs while Im out, I shouldnt be long."

scene bg18 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"The moment he stepped through the door, Rowan knew something was afoot."

show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

je "Ah! There you are! I was wondering when youd show up."

al "R-Rowan!"

"Rowans eyes went from the Demon, to his wife, to the assorted tea set sitting between them on the small end table around which they sat. His expression hardened."

ro "What is the meaning of this?"

show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve

je "Sit down, hero. We have something to discuss."

"Alexias eyes were wide with shock. She had not been expecting his appearance, nor he hers. Rowans mind raced with the implications as he warily took a seat next to his wife."

show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"Jezera, for her part, eyed the two from behind her teacup as she took a deep sip. Her expression was grave, her lips narrow."

je "Drink. Some tea will calm your nerves."

ro "Im not thirsty."

show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve

je "And I say you are. {i}Drink{/i}."

"Rowan sighed, taking the veiled threat for what it was. He and Alexia both reluctantly raised them to their lips. Rowan took a swift gulp from his cup, while Alexia worriedly sipped a few times at her own."

ro "..."

al "..."

show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve

je "So..."

show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve

if rowanGreyhideLiquorSex and alexia_greyhide_sex == False:
    je "Have you anything to say for yourself, Rowan?"
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan felt Alexias gaze immediately snap to him from the corner of his eye. He hid his measured frown behind a second gulp of tea."
    ro "...Not particularly."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Ah there you go again, playing the stoic. But we both know better, hm?"
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

elif alexia_greyhide_sex and rowanGreyhideLiquorSex == False:
    je "Have you anything to say for yourself, Alexia?"
    "Alexias face went chalk white. Her eyes darted to Rowan, a look of dismay spreading across her face as a pleading look entered her eyes. He could not tell if she looked guilty or merely baffled."
    al "I-I-"
    al "I dont know what youre talking about, my Lady."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Dont worry, Im sure it will come to you eventually."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

elif rowanGreyhideLiquorSex and alexia_greyhide_sex:
    je "Have you anything to say for yourselves?"
    "Rowan and Alexia shared a look. Both of their expressions were blank with incomprehension."
    "Whatever treason she thought they were conspiring about behind her back, it was not one they had vocalized aloud to one another."
    ro "No."
    al "No, my Lady."
    "In the midst of Jezeras menacing stare, Rowan could have sworn he saw a triumphant twinkle enter her eye."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Indeed? Nothing at all? How curious."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
else:

    je "You two have grown remarkably troubling to me, as of late."
    "Rowan did not dare to look away from Jezeras icy stare, but he managed to catch a glimpse of his wifes worried expression out of the corner of his eye."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "...What do you mean, my Lady?"
    je "If you knew the answer to that question, dear hero, you wouldnt need to ask it in the first place."
    al "My Lady, I assure you, whatever you think Rowan and I have done, we-"

    je "Your innocence in the matter is irrelevant. If anything, its even more damning."

ro "What's this about, Jezera?"

"Jezeras eyes were guarded, her expression inscrutable. She seemed to be struggling to avoid showing her true emotions."

show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve

je "All will be made clear momentarily. We are still waiting on the final member of the conspiracy to arrive."

"{i}Conspiracy{/i}. A chill went up Rowans spine at the word. He glanced down at the table, and saw a third teacup, waiting for its owner. He shared a brief glance with his wife."

"There was a heavy knock at the door. A gruff voice spoke through it."

quest "Hello? You summoned me?"

show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve

je "Ah, right on time. Please, come in!"

if rowanGreyhideLiquorSex and alexia_greyhide_sex == False:
    "The door swung open, and in a flash Rowan was struck with complete, terrifying clarity as to Jezeras true purpose."
    show greyhide neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    gh "..."
    "The bulls eyes went wide as they met Rowans own. He glanced around, seeing the rest of them sitting around the table. The Minotaur hesitated."
    je "Well? Dont keep us waiting! Have a seat."


elif alexia_greyhide_sex and rowanGreyhideLiquorSex == False:
    "Rowan turned, his brow raising in surprise as someone wholly unexpected stepped through the door."
    show greyhide neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
    al "G-"
    al "{i}Greyhide!{/i}"
    "Rowan glanced in his wifes direction, perturbed by her horrified tone."
    gh "..."
    "The bulls eyes went wide as they met Alexias. His gaze turned to Rowan, and his head lowered in defeat."
    je "Well? Dont keep us waiting! Have a seat."

elif rowanGreyhideLiquorSex and alexia_greyhide_sex:
    "The door swung open, and in a flash Rowan was struck with complete, terrifying clarity as to Jezeras true purpose."
    show greyhide neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
    al "G-"
    al "{i}Greyhide!{/i}"
    "The bulls eyes went wide as they took in the scope of the room. His eyes darted back and forth between Rowan, Alexia and Jezera. The Minotaur hesitated."
    gh "..."
    je "Well? Dont keep us waiting! Have a seat."
else:

    "Rowan turned, his brow raising in surprise as someone wholly unexpected stepped through the door."
    show greyhide neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
    "Greyhide? {i}That{/i} was who Jezera suspected of conspiring against her? Rowan settled back a little easier in his chair, breathing a sigh of relief. They were in no immediate danger."
    "The bulls lips twisted into an uncertain frown as he took in the room. The Minotaur hesitated, his eyes shifting back and forth in confusion."
    show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve
    je "You certainly took your time. Have a seat."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve

"The Minotaur did as he was bid, shuffling over to a spot on the couch next to Alexia and plopping himself down with a loud thud against the cushions."

je "Avail yourself of my tea while you are here. Its a brew Im sure youll recognize, I had it delivered specially from the Dragon's Tail."

"The Minotaur pointedly avoided looking at either of his companions as he took the tiny teacup and knocked it back like it was a shot. Jezeras knowing smile widened."

je "So youre all here."
je "Im sure youre wondering as to what purpose I would invite you to such an intimate audience."

if rowanGreyhideLiquorSex and alexia_greyhide_sex == False:
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve
    ro "Enough. If youre going to say it, say it."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Why Rowan, whatever do you mean?"

if alexia_greyhide_sex and rowanGreyhideLiquorSex == False:
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    al "M-my lady, if you would permit me to speak-"
    je "In a moment dear, theres something I need to say first."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve

gh "Have... I done something wrong?"

"Rowan had never heard Greyhides voice sound so weak and wavering before. Jezeras eyes drifted to him."

if rowanGreyhideLiquorSex or alexia_greyhide_sex:
    je "Not at all! In fact, I think congratulations are in order."
    je "My little experiment went far better than I ever expected it to."
    if rowanGreyhideLiquorSex == False:
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "What are you talking about?"
    if rowanGreyhideLiquorSex:
        show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "You of all people should know better than to ask that question, Rowan."
    else:
        show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        je "Ah, poor hero. The only one in this room who is still in the dark is you."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "You see, after I heard about you and Greyhides little drunken escapade up on the castle wall, a niggling little thought entered my mind."
    show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    je "What if"
    if rowanGreyhideLiquorSex:
        ro "Jezera, {i}stop.{/i}"
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "There was more to it than mere friendship?"
    if alexia_greyhide_sex:
        "Alexias face went pale. Her eyes widened as she seemed to realize what was happening."
    else:
        al "What are you talking about?"
    je "Greyhide, youve hardly said a word since youve arrived!"
    gh "..."
    show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Have you nothing to say for yourself?"
    gh "..."
    show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve
    je "I do hope you enjoyed the latest shipment of redheart moss, it was quite the inconvenience for me to acquire."
    "The bulls eyes went wide."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Alas, I must admit to providing you with subpar materials for your latest batch. It seems something extra was added to the brew."
    je "...How did that Firegrout taste, by the by? I hear its quite delicious."
    gh "You..."
    gh "You did this."
    gh "{i}You{/i} made me-"
    show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    je "I did nothing but provide you the means with which to release your inhibitions. What you chose to do after that was entirely your doing."
    "She allowed herself at last to reveal the triumphant grin shed been hiding this whole time. A dark, malicious smile that spread across her lips."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "And goodness, did you not disappoint!"
    if rowanGreyhideLiquorSex and alexia_greyhide_sex == False:
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        "Utter horror gripped Rowan as he realized the true extent of Jezeras perfidy."
        al "W-what are you-"
        al "Rowan, what does she mean?"
        "Shocked into silence, he could do little but stare back at her. Her eyes widened as the implication became clear."
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
        al "No {i}you didnt{/i}."
        je "Imagine my shock, dear Alexia, when I walked in on the two in the midst of a passionate carnal embrace, right there in the forge!"
        je "Amazing what a little nudge in the right direction can do to a man."
    elif alexia_greyhide_sex and rowanGreyhideLiquorSex == False:
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
        "Rowan turned to stare in horror at his wife, her terrified look confirming the truth of Jezeras words."
        al "Rowan, I-I can explain-"
        je "No need to explain! Im sure hes already picturing it {i}vividly{/i} in his head."
        je "You, drunk at the dinner table, legs spread apart as a Minotaur tongue slides across your-"
    else:
        je "Dear me, what a delightful disaster this has developed into."
        je "I expected an amusing distraction, but never in my wildest dreams did I think youd {i}both{/i} partake in such debauchery!"
        "The world stopped. Rowan turned his stunned gaze towards Alexia, who returned it in turn. The bottom dropped out of his stomach."
        je "Ha ha ha! I wonder which of your mouths Greyhide found more pleasing against his-"
    show bg18 with sshake
    "Greyhide slammed his clenched fists against the table so hard it nearly upended, bending the wood from the force of the blow. The chinaware rattled in place."
    gh "Enough."
    show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "The bull rose in a rush from his seat, nearly flipping the table over as he did so. A storm cloud brewed across his brow."
    gh "{i}Enough{/i}! I have felt only shame since it happened. Lost sleep. Lost my wits."
    gh "My pride is nothing. I gave it up long ago."
    gh "But you drugged us. {i}You{/i} made me harm my friends."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "I made you do nothing. I merely peeled away your veneer."
    je "Under all that gruff posturing, you really are just a horny beast, arent you?"
    "Greyhide was shaking with rage. His large eyes blazed, glaring down at the demon with wordless fury."
    gh "You..."
    gh "They would... have never"
    gh "{i}I{/i} am to blame. Not them!"
    "Jezera watched the bull's anger play out before her with a blank expression. She cooly sipped at her tea before gently setting the cup down onto the table."
    je "You think I brought you three to my chambers to humiliate you? Quite the contrary."
    je "I {i}live{/i} for dalliances such as these! What a story, what an unlikely union!"
    je "I did not summon you to gloat, I brought you here to settle things."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    ro "How?"
    show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve
    ro "How could you {i}possibly{/i} settle things after what youve done to us?"
    je "..."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Did you enjoy your tea, Rowan?"
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan stopped dead. His head tilted down in horror towards the half-empty teacup. The Demons mocking laughter echoed dully in his ears."
    "He hadnt even realized in all the commotion, but his cheeks were flushed. His body was burning up. He glanced over to Alexia, and saw that she was visibly squirming on the couch."
    show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Firegrout is such a hardy drink. Its difficult to get the right mixture. Id wondered if I had diluted it too much."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Tea is much easier. I made sure to give you each a triple dose this time, just to be sure."
    je "Assuming I timed it right, the effects should be making themselves known any moment now."
    je "You want to settle your differences? Heres your chance. Lets see what your true feelings are on the matter."
    gh "{i}No!{/i}"
    "His teeth clenched, his toned body curled tight like a spring. He looked ready to throw himself at Jezera, but instead he let out a frustrated bellow."
    "Without waiting for a response, Greyhide fled the room, nearly trampling them over in his haste to escape."
    hide greyhide with moveoutleft
    if rowanGreyhideLiquorSex and alexia_greyhide_sex == False:
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Greyhide, {i}wait{/i}!"
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
        "But he was gone. Rowan cast a worried glance towards Alexia, whose eyes were glazed over, her cheeks flushed."
        "The drug was already starting to affect them. Rowan felt the fluffy pink clouds descend upon his mind."
    elif alexia_greyhide_sex and rowanGreyhideLiquorSex == False:
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
        al "Greyhide! Wait, c-come back!"
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "But he was gone. Alexias hand clenched against Rowans arm as she shook him from the strange stupor that had overtaken him. It was hard to think."
        al "Rowan, we cant let him leave!"
        "Rowans brow furrowed. Why not? Greyhide had been in an awful hurry, and he felt quite warm and comfortable where he was."
        "He shook the cobwebs from his mind, refocusing on the issue at hand."
    else:
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
        ro "Greyhide!"
        al "Greyhide!"
        "Their voices were as one. Despite the difficulty with which it had become to think clearly, they were united in their concern for him."
        al "We we have to go after him, Rowan!"
        "The words struggled out of her lips as though she were fighting against them. Her face was flushed, her eyes fluttering."
        "It was little better for Rowan. The fluffy pink clouds had descended once more over the upper limits of his mind. It was getting hard to think clearly."
    menu:
        "Follow Greyhide back to his forge.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            if rowanGreyhideLiquorSex and alexia_greyhide_sex == False:
                "No. Rowan knew Greyhide too well now to let him be alone in a moment like this."
                "He couldnt let that handsome, beautiful Minotaur slip free from his-"
                "Rowan shook his head back and forth, his body burning with unnatural heat."
                ro "We- have to go after him!"
                "Alexia, already in the throes of the drink, merely nodded, her eyes trailing across Rowans form with undisguised interest."
            elif alexia_greyhide_sex and rowanGreyhideLiquorSex == False:
                "Such a mess. If Rowan was in his right mind, he might have considered the implications of everything that had happened. As it was, he was getting distracted by all the happy cleavage that surrounded him."
                al "Rowan please I {i}need{/i} to see him!"
                "He looked at Alexia, marveling at how beautiful she looked in the light of Jezeras room. A dopey smile crossed his face as he nodded his assent."
                ro "Sure."
            else:
                "It was all too much to process. Had Rowan been in his right mind, he may have recognized the ploy for what it was. As it was, however, the very thought that he and his wife had {i}both{/i} had Greyhide merely excited him."
                ro "We have to go see him. {i}Now{/i}."
                al "Y-youre right."
            je "Well, what are you waiting for? After him, you lovebirds!"
            "Rowan turned back to face the smirking demon one last time, doing his best to formulate an angry scowl. It ended up looking more like a lecherous leer. Her tits were {i}amazing{/i}."
            ro "We will speak of this later."
            "Jezera giggled, hiding her smile behind her hand. Her eyes danced dangerous circles as they looked from wife to husband."
            je "Have fun you two!"
            jump GreyhideThreesomeSex
        "Wait till the drug wears off":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Rowan gritted his teeth and clenched his jaw. He they couldnt. Not right now. As tantalizing as the prospect was, this was the wrong moment. If they went to see Greyhide now, Rowan wasnt sure theyd be able to-"
            ro "N-no."
            ro "{i}No{/i}. We cant do this."
            "Rowan turned to face the blissful expression of his wife. He shook her hard by the shoulder, his fingers tremoring with some unknown energy that turned his whole body into a sensitive organ."
            ro "Alexia we have to-"
            ro "We need to go."
            "Jezeras lips puffed out in a pout as Rowan pulled his dazed wife to her feet, all but dragging her out of the room as the two fled the scene. Jezera let them go, letting out an annoyed tsk."
            "Rowan was rock hard, {i}painfully{/i} so, but he knew that now wasnt the time for that kind of lovely feeling."
            scene bg14 with fade
            if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
                "He couldnt trust the two of them alone in a room together. Not right now. They needed to regain their senses, and Alexia was practically drooling. If they tried to sleep this off together, Rowan very much doubted hed get any rest tonight."
                "Summoning up the absolute limits of his strength, he led her safely to their room. When he opened the door Alexia simply walked over to the bed and began masturbating."
                "Against his own better judgement, Rowan left her there, shutting the door behind him and rushing to find a quiet, private room of his own to spend the night."
                scene bg7 with fade
            else:
                "He led her in a direct path to her room, stopping only to pull her hand away from her crotch as she dazedly began to touch herself. She smelled {i}wonderful{/i}."
                "Rowan was terrified of what might happen between them in the hall if he stopped his forward momentum."
                "He just barely managed to get her to her room, opening the door and all but shoving her through it before closing it behind. Rowan heard the telltale feminine gasp of a woman in pleasure, and immediately spun about on his heels, half-sprinting for his own room."
                scene bg9 with fade
            show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
            "The moment he reached it, he slammed the door shut behind himself. He would need privacy for what came next."
            ro "D-{i}damn{/i} you, Jezera."
            "Even as he said her name, lurid fantasies arose in his head. He was furiously masturbating before his back even hit the mattress."
            scene black with fade
            pause 2
            jump peopleLiquorAftermath
else:

    show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve
    je "You could say that. Frankly, Im disappointed in you."
    "The old bull shrank into himself. His dejected expression roused Rowans anger."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "If youre here to accuse us of something, do it and be done with it. Because none of us have any idea what youre getting at."
    je "Alas, if only you did."
    je "It would seem my little seeds have borne no fruit. I thought Minotaurs were supposed to be hormonal."
    gh "E-excuse me?"
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Oh, never you mind, you sweet little prude."
    show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve
    je "I cant imagine what kind of willpower it must have taken, to resist the temptation to screw these twos horny brains out when you had the chance."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
    al "{i}What?{/i}"
    ro "What the {i}fuck{/i} are you talking about?"
    show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Ah, well the cats out of the bag in any case, might as well salvage what fun I can from the situation."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "You see Rowan, after I heard about you and Greyhides little drunken escapade up on the castle wall, a niggling little thought entered my mind."
    show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    je "What if"
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "There was more to it than mere friendship?"
    al "What are you talking about?"
    je "Ask your dear Minotaur friend that question, little Alexia. You may not have noticed it, but you came within a hairs breadth of being spitted upon this bulls horn at dinner!"
    show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Unfortunately, it seems hes more resilient than Id expected. He didnt even try to make a move on Rowan when they were alone in his forge!"
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "You must {i}really{/i} like these two, huh Greyhide?"
    gh "..."
    show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Have you nothing to say for yourself?"
    gh "..."
    show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve
    je "I do hope you enjoyed the latest shipment of redheart moss, it was quite the inconvenience for me to acquire."
    "The bulls eyes went wide."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Alas, I must admit to providing you with subpar materials for your latest batch. It seems something extra was added to the brew."
    je "...How did that Firegrout taste, by the by? I hear its quite delicious."
    gh "You"
    gh "You did this."
    gh "{i}You{/i} made me almost-"
    show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    je "I did nothing but provide you the means with which to release your inhibitions. What you chose to do after that was entirely your doing."
    "She allowed herself at last to reveal the triumphant grin shed been hiding this whole time. A dark, malicious smile that spread across her lips."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "And rejoice! You passed the test!"
    show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Though, Ill admit: from my personal perspective you failed. I was hoping to see what would become of you three. All I got was a headache from watching you. A waste of my time."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    ro "How dare you do this to us."

    je "How dare I? Watch your tongue, hero. You may live a privileged life here, at my discretion. But never forget that you are {i}mine{/i}, to do with as I will."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "All of you are. Be grateful I am not my brother, he might have found more {i}direct{/i} methods of coercing the three of you."
    show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    je "As for me, the novelty has passed. I even planned to drug your tea this evening, to see what you would do-"
    gh "{i}No!{/i}"
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve

    "Silent up until this point, the bull let loose a roar that shook the room.He looked ready to throw himself at Jezera, but instead he let out a frustrated bellow."
    "Without waiting for a response, Greyhide fled the room, nearly trampling them all over in his haste to escape."
    hide greyhide with moveoutleft
    "A long silence followed, as the couple and their Demon captor were both left speechless by the Minotaurs unexpected flight."
    je "Well that was unexpected."
    show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
    je "I guess theres a bit more beast in him than he cares to admit, hm?"
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "This isnt over, Jezera."
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    al "You cant just treat him like this!"
    show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve
    je "Oh, I {i}do{/i} believe its over."
    je "You may feel however you wish about the situation at hand, but you will not scold me in my own chambers just because you got your knickers in a twist."
    je "If I were you, Id look to Greyhide - not me - for answers."
    je "This will be the last time we speak of this affair. It is done, Ive had my fun. Now youre both just starting to bore me."
    "She shot the angry pair one last glare, to which they both responded with silence. Then Jezera turned and waved them off an indignant huff."
    je "Away with you now."
    "As Rowan and Alexia filed out of the room, they could just hear the Demon mutter under her breath."

    je "Ungrateful gits."
    jump GreyhideThreesomeEndScene


label GreyhideThreesomeSex:

scene bg14 with fade

"Together, the two lust-addled lovers beat a hasty path to Greyhides chambers, all but sprinting to reach him."
"Jezera had not been idle in her claims of drugging them. By the time they threw open the door to the Forge, Rowan was trembling from how painfully erect he was. Alexia was having trouble walking straight."

scene bg22 with fade
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

"They burst into the room, and stopped dead at the shocking sight."

show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

gh "{i}Rrrh, mmmmph!{/i}"

"Greyhide, utterly nude, furiously masturbating with the desperation of a drowning man. His face was clenched, his eyes glazed with rutting need."
"His head snapped around, and the three stood in sudden silence. Their eyes locked to one another, words escaped them all. "
"Whatever theyd been about to say, whatever heartfelt conversation regarding what had happened between them might have been intended, it dropped away in an instant."
"They were like animals. They just needed to {i}fuck{/i}."

$ greyhideRowanTurnSeen = False
$ greyhideAlexiaTurnSeen = False

menu:
    "Rowan catches eyes with Greyhide.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Greyhides piercing stare fixed Rowan in place. His tongue stuck to his throat when he heard the Minotaur let out a keening roar."
        "The beast leapt over his tall workbench, rushing over to Rowan with the speed of a charging bull."
        "Rowan only had time to gasp before Greyhide had him in his arms, carrying him, helpless to the place he intended to ravage him on."
        jump greyhideRowanTurn
    "Alexia feels the Minotaurs gaze turn to her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "A grumbling roar erupted from Greyhides maw. He pivoted sharply on his hooves, bending forward like an predator stalking prey."
        "With a speed that shocked Rowan to his core, Greyhide leapt clean over his workbench, scooping up Alexia in his hands."
        "Neither made any attempt to stop him as he carried her, growling, to his bed."
        jump greyhideAlexiaTurn

label greyhideRowanTurn:

$ greyhideRowanTurnSeen = True

scene cg154 with fade
pause 3

"Greyhide threw Rowan onto the bed, his large hands gripping tight to the fabric of his pants and tearing them free, exposing his ass."
"There was no tenderness in his movements, no calm deliberation or slow easing into a passionate encounter. This was rough, this was physical."
"The Minotaur wasted no time, gripping Rowan's hips with a possessive clench as he rubbed his bullcock over his ass."
"He did not wait, he did not ask for permission, nor even speak in an intelligible manner. He simply let loose a growl, draped himself atop the smaller man, and began to thrust."
"Grunts and rubblings of animal pleasure rang out as the beast used Rowan to satisfy his lusts."
"Every thrust was an implied penetration, every time he drew his hips back brought on the exhilarating fear that maybe he'd be impaled, spitted upon the massive member of this bull who had so charmed him. "
"A part of Rowan anticipated it, practically {i}begged{/i} for it; however that moment never came. The bulls hips simply smacked hard against his flank in an arrhythmic staccato."
"Greyhide was brutish in his movements, every thrust slamming Rowan forward against the bed as he bit the pillow and cried out at the sheer, masculine fury on display."
"There was no buildup, simply the relentless thrusting onto his ass, sawing back and forth and back and forth, again and again."
"The pace was ruthless, the humping never changed. Rowan spared a glance to the side and saw his wife watching, a glazed look on her smiling face while she touched herself."

show cg154 with sshake
show cg154 with sshake
scene cg155 with flash
pause 2

"Greyhide grunted, his throat expanding to let loose a crowning bellow as a blast of warm fluid sprayed over Rowan's back and head. It filled the room with the musty smell of Minotaur cum."
"However, this was no reprieve. The beast was not content with just a taste of their hot, animalistic sex. He wanted {i}more{/i}."

if greyhideAlexiaTurnSeen == True:
    jump GreyhideThreesomeBoth
else:


    menu:
        "Greyhide shows no interest in Alexia.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "The bull turned, his gaze trailing over the masturbating Alexia. But he simply let out a dissatisfied snort and turned once more to Rowan."
            "He had not softened, was not finished in the slightest; barely had Rowan recovered from the first act than the second began in earnest."
            "Alexia, so caught up in the moment, eventually regained a portion of her wits and fled the scene, leaving the two rutting animals to continue for hours yet."
            jump GreyhideThreesomeAftermathSex
        "Greyhide turns to her next.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Greyhide turned, his lustful eye still glowing white hot with desire. He pointed at her, his voice deep and sonorous as he commanded."
            show greyhide neutral behind cg155
            gh "Come."
            "One word was all it took. Hesitant footsteps and trembling shoulders accompanied Alexia all the way to Greyhides side."
            "Rowan rolled off the bed, his mind a fog as he stumbled to his feet. He struggled to pull his pants up, but did little other than soak the back of them in Minotaur cum. He paused at the doorway, confused why he had tried to leave in the first place."
            "Greyhide picked Alexia up, his hands closing tight around her narrow waist."
            jump greyhideAlexiaTurn

label greyhideAlexiaTurn:

$ greyhideAlexiaTurnSeen = True

scene cg156 with fade
pause 3

"The bull tossed her like a doll onto the bed, hiking up her skirt with his fingers as he put his snout up to her ass and took a deep sniff."
"Then he put a finger into her undergarments and tore them open to expose her womanhood. However, that was merely to catch her womanly scent, to fill his lungs with her pheromones."
"His fat, erect cock planted itself between the crack of her ass, his hands clenching tight as he spanked her once, hard. The collision caused her entire body to shake from the impact, and she let out a pleasured cry."
"He growled as he roughly fucked Alexia's buttocks, pumping his great length through her firm cheeks and pressing her down against the bed. Every time he pulled back, he perched himself at the precipice of her clenching pussy, threatening her with the possibility of penetration. "
"It didn't happen. Apparently her body was enough. The bull was not gentle, riding her hard and letting her know just what kind of power he had in his hips."
"He pistoned once, twice, three times against her ass in the space of seconds, each time shoving her face into the bed from weight of the impact."
"Alexia gasped in pleasure, her body shivering from the manly stimulation of the not-quite penetration. She laughed and cried out excitedly as the treatment went on."

show cg156 with sshake
show cg156 with sshake
scene cg157 with flash
pause 2

"Through the haze of his own drug-addled mind, Rowan realized he was touching himself. An idle thought that he should stop flitting through his brain, but that disappeared under a haze of lust soon afterwards as the bull roared and came, spraying a wave of spunk that splashed over his wifes back."
"Alexia collapsed flat onto the bed, breathless and shaking. However, Greyhide wasnt finished. The beast was erect, a raging boner still coated in Minotaur juices. He wasnt ready to stop."

if greyhideRowanTurnSeen == True:
    jump GreyhideThreesomeBoth
else:

    menu:
        "Greyhide shows no interest in Rowan.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "The bull turned, his gaze trailing over the masturbating Rowan. But he simply let out a dissatisfied snort and turned once more to Alexia."
            "He had not softened, was not finished in the slightest; barely had Alexia recovered from the first act than the second began in earnest."
            "Rowan, so caught up in the moment, eventually regained a portion of his wits and left the scene, lest he fall prey to the same mindless rut that had overtaken them both."
            jump GreyhideThreesomeAftermathSex
        "Greyhide turns to him next.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Greyhide turned, his gaze matching with Rowan and causing his breath to catch in his throat. It was an animalistic response, the knee-jerk reaction of prey realizing it had been spotted."
            "Greyhide grunted, his open mouth expelling great gouts of air as he stared heatedly at Rowan."
            show greyhide neutral behind cg157
            gh "You next."
            "His deep, sonorous voice commanding him destroyed all remaining restraint on Rowans part. He walked over to him, erect and hazy as Greyhide took him by his shoulders for his appointed turn."
            "Alexia rolled off the bed, fumbling with her cum-soaked clothing. She made to drunkenly leave, but paused at the doorway."
            "Her eyes were still glazed, her breathing ragged. Instead of leaving, she waited at the doorway, clearly not yet satisfied."
            "Greyhide picked Rowan up, hefting him in large hands like he was nothing."
            jump greyhideRowanTurn

label GreyhideThreesomeBoth:

scene cg164 with fade
pause 3

"Greyhide was panting with effort. He had unleashed himself upon both of them, his virility nearly unquenchable. But even a drugged Minotaur had limits."
"He collapsed back onto the bed, his eyes dull and unfocused. Great streams of sweat poured down his brow. Yet his turgid cock remained erect, veins pumping angrily, as if to scold him for slowing down."
"The couple joined him on the bed, the recent rutting - as hard as it was - had not been nearly enough for them, either."
"Rowan reached out to put a hand on that shaft, only to find Alexia's moving to do the same."
"Together they laced their fingers together around the Minotaurs shaft, stroking him as one in mutual lust."
"The bull allowed this to occur, grunting and snorting every so often when they hit a particularly sensitive spot. Soon, the couple had settled onto Greyhides lap in mutual masturbatory glee."
"A groan of appreciation escaped from Greyhide's lips, closer to a sound of pain than of pleasure. He {i}needed{/i} their help, it wasnt enough to simply slake his thirst upon them. Their very touch had turned into an addiction. The bull moaned and gasped as the humans set to work on him."
"He didn't have the energy to do anything anymore. Whatever accursed concoction had been in that teapot, it had been strong enough to knock a Minotaur on his back."
"Rowan and Alexia were no better. Dreamily, the couple met eyes from across the bulls dick, and grinned at one another. First Alexia leaned forward, then Rowan. They met together in the middle with a passionate kiss."
"Had they been of sound mind, the sheer insanity of what was occurring might have given them pause. Bonding over a minotaur cock was - after all - hardly something a normal human couple would do."
"But none of that mattered anymore. All that mattered was the beautiful thing they were worshipping together."
"Greyhide lifted his head and roared a final, triumphant time. His massive rod twitched, bloated, and erupted in a geyser of ejaculate. Giddy from the drugs, Rowan and Alexia merely giggled at the sight of each other getting coated in his juices."

label GreyhideThreesomeAftermathSex:

scene black with fade

"...Time passed in an interminable haze. Rowan had no idea when it ended, but when he awoke he was stricken with a splitting headache."

scene bg9 with fade
show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace naked concerned at midright with dissolve

"It was late morning of the next day. Alexia lay next to him, groggy and half conscious."

if alexiaSeparateRoom:
    "She had evidently failed to reach her own room in their drugged stupor, and instead had fallen asleep in his own bed."

ro "Alexia"

show rowan necklace naked angry at midright with dissolve

ro "{i}Alexia!{/i}"

show alexia necklace naked shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "{i}Aah{/i}! W-what Im awake, Im"

"She trailed off. The couple stared into one anothers eyes, having finally escaped the muddling effects of Jezeras tea."

if greyhideRowanTurnSeen == True and greyhideAlexiaTurnSeen == False:
    show alexia necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Her face filled with color, an indignant glare setting in as she scowled."
    al "{i}Rowan...{/i}"
    ro "Alexia, wait. Before you say a word-"
    al "Y-you fucked a {i}Minotaur{/i}, Rowan!"
    ro "We were tricked! Goddess Fend, you felt the strength of that drug, same as I."
    ro "Can you honestly say that had Greyhide chosen to, youd have said no to him in that room?"
    "Alexia began to protest, but quieted down, a grim look coming across her expression. She lifted her chin and stared hard at her husband."
    show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve
    al "...Look me in the eyes Rowan, and tell me you feel nothing for him."
    "Rowan opened his mouth, then closed it again. Whatever could be said for his actions and the reasons he took them, he couldnt bring himself to lie to her."
    "Alexia let out a tired sigh and stared at the floor."
    al "This should hurt more than it does."
    show rowan necklace naked concerned at midright with dissolve
    ro "I swear to you Alexia, were it not for Jezeras drug I would have never acted upon-"
    show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
    al "Enough. Please. We have other problems at hand."

elif greyhideRowanTurnSeen == False and greyhideAlexiaTurnSeen == True:
    show alexia necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Her face filled with color. The sight of her husband, sober and fully aware, caused her to lift her covers over her lips to hide the terrified frown she was wearing."
    al "R-Rowan I- Im so-"
    ro "..."
    ro "Greyhide, huh?"
    al "Rowan that drug, i-it it made me-"
    ro "This is a lot to take in. Lets leave it be, for now. I need time to process everything that just happened."
    "Alexia looked ready to burst into tears. Rowan let out a weary sigh. There would definitely come a time to confront her about the situation, but there was more at play here than just their relationship."
    ro "We need to find Greyhide. We need to confront Jezera."
else:

    "This new state of confusion was little better than the haze theyd escaped from. For a long moment, the two simply stared at one another."
    al "Did we?"
    "Rowan nodded, swallowing the thick lump in his throat as he and his wife shared in their mutual bafflement."
    "Theyd both fucked a Minotaur. {i}Together{/i}. Should they feel angry? Betrayed? Excited? What even was the line in this relationship, anymore?"
    "And behind it all, there was the niggling knowledge that things would never quite be the same. For them, or their (friend? lover?) Greyhide."
    ro "We need to find Greyhide. We need to talk about what happened."

show alexia necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Goddess only knows what he thinks of all this. And {i}Jezera{/i}..."

"Rowan practically spat fire as he said her name. Alexias brow hardened."

ro "Shes taken it too far this time."

al "We have to be careful, Rowan. She is still the Lady of this castle."

ro "Lets find Greyhide first, then we can see about Jezera."

jump GreyhideThreesomeEndScene


label peopleLiquorAftermath:

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"The next morning, two profoundly weary and miserable humans commiserated together in Rowans room. The drug had been deeply affecting, causing a chain reaction of lust that Rowan was profoundly grateful had not further complicated the situation with Greyhide. "
"Rowan had ended up spending most of the night fantasizing about every possible scenario under the sun. Given Alexias tired and bedraggled expression, evidently so had she."
"But now everything was out in the open."

if rowanGreyhideLiquorSex and alexia_greyhide_sex == False:
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    al "Y-you fucked a {i}Minotaur{/i}, Rowan!"
    ro "Alexia, we were tricked. Goddess Fend, you felt the strength of that drug, last night!"
    ro "Can you honestly say that had someone come upon you in the hall, youd have said no to them?"
    "Alexia began to protest, but quieted down, a grim look coming across her expression. She lifted her chin and stared hard at her husband."
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    al "...Look me in the eyes Rowan, and tell me you feel nothing for Greyhide."
    "Rowan opened his mouth, then closed it again. Whatever could be said for his actions and the reasons he took them, he couldnt bring himself to lie to her."
    "Alexia let out a tired sigh and stared at the floor."
    al "This should hurt more than it does."
    ro "I swear to you Alexia, were it not for Jezeras drug I would have never acted upon-"
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    al "Enough. Please. We have other problems at hand."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

elif alexia_greyhide_sex and rowanGreyhideLiquorSex == False:
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
    ro "So you slept with Greyhide, huh?"
    al "R-Rowan I- Im so-"
    ro "..."
    al "Rowan that drug, i-it it made me-"
    "He couldnt even begin to process everything that had happened. He couldnt lay the {i}full{/i} blame of what had happened on his wifes shoulders, either. Had he encountered damn near anyone last night in his room, hed have been tempted to-"
    ro "...This is a lot to take in. Lets leave it be, for now."
    "Alexia looked ready to burst into tears. Rowan let out a weary sigh. There would definitely come a time to confront her about the situation, but there was more at play here than just their relationship."
    ro "We need to find Greyhide. We need to confront Jezera."
else:

    "This new state of confusion was little better than the horny haze theyd just escaped from. For a long time, the two simply stared at one another."
    al "Did we?"
    "Rowan nodded, swallowing the thick lump in his throat as he and his wife shared in their mutual bafflement."
    "Theyd both fucked a Minotaur. Should they feel angry? Betrayed? Excited? What even was the line in their relationship, anymore?"
    "And behind it all, there was the niggling knowledge that things would never quite be the same. For them, or their (friend? lover?) Greyhide."
    ro "We need to find Greyhide. We need to talk about what happened."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Goddess only knows what he thinks of all this. And {i}Jezera{/i}..."

"Rowan practically spat fire as he said her name. Alexias brow hardened."

ro "Shes taken it too far this time."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve

al "We have to be careful, Rowan. She is still the Lady of this castle."

ro "Lets find Greyhide first, then we can see about Jezera."

label GreyhideThreesomeEndScene:

scene bg22 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

al "...Hes not here."

ro "Where could he have gone?"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al "I I think I have an idea."

if alexia_greyhide_sex == False and rowanGreyhideLiquorSex == False:
    ro "Then lets go."
    al "Wait, Rowan. I"
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "I think I should go see him alone first."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Why? Hes my friend too."
    al "Yes, but youre also the man he respects the most in this castle."
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "Can you imagine how he must feel about facing you right now?"
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Hes probably going to have trouble facing {i}either{/i} of us."
    al "Call it womens intuition, but I think hes more afraid of seeing you than me."
    al "Maybe I can talk to him."
    "Rowan let out a frustrated sigh, pinching the bridge of his nose in annoyance at the sheer mess that Jezera had made. Was {i}nothing{/i} simple? Greyhide had been a good friend, possibly one of the only ones they had in this castle."
    ro "Fine. I guess Ill get back to work. Let me know if he-"
    al "I will, Rowan."
    jump greyhideBirds
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Find him then, and bring him to Jezeras chambers at once."
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "What about you?"
    ro "Im going to talk to her myself."
    al "Rowan-"
    ro "{i}Go{/i}. If youre quick you can both meet me there."
    scene black with fade
    "Rowan would brook no arguments. His enraged expression gave even his wife pause. After a moment's hesitation, she did as she was bidden, making for the front of the castle as Rowan turned towards Jezeras chambers."
    scene bg18 with fade
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with moveinleft
    ro "{i}Jezera!{/i}"
    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    je "Ah, my hero returns. How was your evening?"
    ro "What the hell are you trying to prove?"
    show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
    je "Hardly the thanks I was expecting from you."
    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    je "You should be thanking me, I helped your friendship blossom into something so much greater!"
    ro "At the cost of my marriage?!"
    je "Hmm, you know, I dont recall either of you complaining in the moment."
    ro "Because you {i}drugged{/i} us!"
    show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
    je "I released you and your trio from your prior preconceptions. Evidently, you three are more open to the idea than you thought."
    ro "If we want to tumble with someone, that's our business."

    je "Dear me, and here I thought we understood each other."
    je "You are my servants, you will do as I please, and you certainly will not mouth off to me."
    je "You may feel however you wish about the situation at hand, but you will not scold me in my own chambers just because you got your knickers in a twist."
    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    je "If I were you, Id look to Greyhide - not me - for answers."
    show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
    je "This will be the last time we speak of this affair. It is done, Ive had my fun. Now youre just starting to bore me."
    "She shot a seething Rowan one last glare, to which he responded with silence. Then Jezera turned and waved him off an indignant huff."
    je "Away with you now."
    "As Rowan stomped out of the room, he could just hear the Demon mutter under her breath."

    je "Ungrateful gits."
    jump greyhideBirds

label greyhideBirds:

scene bg3 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide sad at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Alexia found him where she knew hed have fled to. The one place in the forest where the Minotaur could have gone."
"Clearing the branches, she came upon the clearing where they had first met."
"There Greyhide sat, slumped forward on a dead log with his head in his hands. He had been there for hours, dew collected in his fur and dripped silently off the tips of his horns."
"Despite everything that had happened, despite the anger burning in Alexias breast, she could not bring herself to be mad at the gentle giant. He was, after all, as much a victim as they had been."

al "...Greyhide?"

"He lifted his head, his heavy lidded eyes matching with Alexias. He let out a low whine, his voice cracking as he purposefully turned his head away from her."

gh "Please let me be."

al "But-"

gh "I will trouble you... no more."
gh "Let me be. It is for the best."

"His voice was so slow he almost sounded drunk. He wore the body language of a defeated man heavy around his shoulders."

gh "I I am sorry."
gh "Please go."

al "Rowan and I wanted you to-"

gh "Go."

"He turned his head to the rising sun peeking its head through the foliage, pretending for all the world like Alexia wasnt there. "
"After a long moment, she turned away, leaving the melancholic Minotaur alone in the clearing. The chirping of birds was the only sound that could be heard for miles around."


return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=35', 'helayna_escape_method == "rowan"'),
        group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


label rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape:



$ helayna_escaped = True
$ rowan_shares_room_with_helayna = False


$ event_tmp['bodies_are_stashed'] = False
$ event_tmp['helayna_is_injured'] = False
$ event_tmp['helayna_wilderness_training'] = False
$ event_tmp['extra_help'] = 0
$ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] = 0


scene bg9 with fade

"Over the last few weeks, Rowan had been making plans and gathering likely allies. Since leaving by the portal would be impossible, two main methods of escape were available."
"Rowan would either need to lower Helayna over the outer walls or out through the underground tunnels."
"Going over the walls would be no doubt the more exhausting of the two, requiring greater physical effort from both him and Helayna. On the other hand, the lower levels of the castle tended to bustle with activity even during late hours."
"There was high chance hell stumble upon someone if he goes for the tunnels. He would make a call quickly, because he couldnt pull this off without getting some additional help from the castle staff."
"Luckily, there were already some who knew of Helayna and were sympathetic to her cause."

scene bg14 with fade

"The cook who had been feeding her was one option. He could hide her in his carts and would be able to take her through the main hallways safely without arousing suspicions. It was the best way to get halfway to the tunnels safely. "
"Next was a butler from Rosaria, talented at dressing the nobility and caring for their effects. Rumors suggested he was something of a fan of Helayna's more eccentric views. If Rowan planned to disguise Helayna, this was his man."
"Getting through side and back passageways would be much easier, though he'd have to avoid high traffic areas in case someone recognized Helayna. Getting Helayna over the walls would mean avoiding the main passages anyway."
"Lastly was the staff manager. A somewhat riskier option to seek help from, but definitely the most useful. He could coordinate the whole surface operation with ease and schedule work such that Helayna could get anywhere without running into anyone."

menu:
    "Seek help from the chef and have Helayna escape through the tunnels.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "With Helayna being in poor physical condition after her slavery, the tunnels were the natural path to take. So Rowan spent some time each week trying to butter up his chosen target."
        "Recruiting Helayna's chef was not difficult, he liked Helayna's refined sense of taste and felt that Bloodmeen was no place for a lady."
        $ event_tmp['surface_ally'] = 0
    "Seek help from the butler and have Helayna escape over the walls.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan had a great deal of personal experience with scaling walls, so it was natural for him to plan on such an escape route. Rumors about the butler proved correct and he was all too eager to help Helayna escape."
        "What surprised Rowan was his insistence that his disguises would be strong enough to fool even the large groups in the central halls. The man hardly wanted to take that chance, so he stuck to his original plan."
        $ event_tmp['surface_ally'] = 1
    "Try and convince the manager to help for access to both options.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Rowan knew he was taking a big chance in seeking help from Jezera's second in command with the castle staff, but the potential upside was worth the risk. After talking with the man for a couple of weeks, he was fairly certain it had paid off."
            "With Helayna's safe passage throughout the castle secured, he could pursue both possible avenues for her escape and make the call later."
            $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] -= 1
            $ event_tmp['surface_ally'] = 2
        else:

            "Rowan knew he was taking a big chance in seeking help from Jezera's second in command with the castle staff, but the potential upside was worth the risk. Unfortunately, he felt like he was making little headway towards convincing him after a couple weeks had passed."
            if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                "Thankfully, he'd at least managed to avoid arousing suspicion that anything was amiss in the castle. For now at any rate."
            else:

                "To make things worse, the man had grown quite suspicious of Rowan after these talks and was keeping an eye on him. A complication that he'd have to work around."
                $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] =+ 1

            "Thankfully he still had other options he could get help from instead."

            menu:
                "Seek help from the chef and have Helayna escape through the tunnels.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Since going through the tunnels meant they were less likely to be spotted, it was the natural path to take. So Rowan spent some time each week trying to butter up his chosen target."
                    "Recruiting Helayna's chef was not difficult, he liked Helayna's refined sense of taste and felt that Bloodmeen was no place for a lady."
                    $ event_tmp['surface_ally'] = 0
                "Seek help from the butler and have Helayna escape over the walls.":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan had a great deal of personal experience with scaling walls, so it was natural for him to plan on such an escape route. Rumors about the butler proved correct and he was all too eager to help Helayna escape."
                    "What surprised Rowan was his insistence that his disguises would be strong enough to fool even the large groups in the central halls. The man hardly wanted to take that chance, so he stuck to his original plan."
                    $ event_tmp['surface_ally'] = 1

scene bg11 with fade

"The next step was to get supplies and equipment for her to survive outside of the castle. He'd need either to get help from some of the soldiers or to otherwise stash away things for her to use in her escape."
"The most important thing being her armor, taken as a trophy during the attack. It wasn't too hard to find parts of it, as they were prominently on display in the barracks along with a few torn standards from Reave keep. That also meant that it would be difficult to sneak off with them."
"Even still, having a suit of custom fitted plate armor at hand was far too useful for him to pass up. Getting the full suit, or at least every part that he could get was essential in the escape."
"Rowan had a choice here. First he could either trick or coerce one of the soldiers into gathering up the suit piece by piece while he was away, since it would be far too obvious if he did it himself during the scant few days he had in the castle."
"That was, unless he was able to place a decoy suit of armor in its place instead. That would mean buying a replacement one. An expensive prospect, but a safer one."


if castle.buildings['forge'].lvl > 0:
    "Finally he could try bringing Greyhide into his confidence and get the minotaur to collect the armor on his behalf. Rowan believed that the forgemaster would be quite willing to help out, but he'd feel guilty dragging a friend into this mess and putting him on the line for someone he didn't know."

menu:
    "Seek an orc soldier.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan ultimately decided to go with an orc soldier, since they were relatively easy to manipulate. That isn't to say that the task would be trivial, he still needed to find one that was smart enough to know what to look for, but also foolish enough not to pick up on what they were doing."
        if avatar.skills["deception"] > 2:
            "He had his man before too long. A small bribe here, a favor there, and now the orc was collecting all sorts of armor pieces and moving them wherever Rowan wanted. Hopefully he'd stay ignorant of the purpose behind this until it was too late."
            $ event_tmp['underground_ally'] = 0
        else:

            "He had his man before too long. A threat here, some posturing there, and now the orc was collecting all sorts of armor pieces and moving them wherever Rowan wanted. Hopefully he was cowed enough to keep his mouth shut until it was too late."
            $ event_tmp['underground_ally'] = 0
    "Buy a suit of armor through Cla-Min.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "By using another suit of armor, it would be a lot less likely that anyone realized that something was amiss. Plus Rowan would be able to make the swaps himself, rather than needing to rely on someone else."
        "Of course the only person who could acquire one was Cla-Min, and she was also one of the people who would definitely connect the dots once Helayna was missing. But over the months, Rowan managed to acquire enough rapport with the thrifty goblin to know shed keep the knowledge to herself."
        if avatar.gold > 50:
            "Though that didnt change the fact she billed him the full bloody price."
        else:
            "Though that didnt change the fact she billed him the full bloody price. Even let him go to debt for it, saying she sees its urgent, so shell trust him to just pay it back when hell be able to."
        "So his plans continued, while he made periodic trips to collect Helayna's armor from the barracks and stash it in a safe place."
        $ change_personal_gold(-50)
        $ event_tmp['underground_ally'] = -1


    "Get Greyhide to help." if castle.buildings['forge'].lvl > 0:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene bg22 with fade
        "As loath as he was to drag someone who had no part into this, Greyhide had full access to the armor and equipment in the underground. He would have no problems collecting the suit, repairing it, or even refitting it if the need arose."
        "Much to Rowan's relief, he didn't ask any question and was satisfied with just doing the job. At least if the man was caught or the plot revealed, as little suspicion as possible would be cast on his friend."
        $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
        $ event_tmp['underground_ally'] = 1

"With Helayna's armor secured, the rest of the supplies needed would be relatively trivial by comparison. A bedroll, food rations, rags and oils for equipment care, items that Rowan had great ease in accessing."

scene bg9 with fade

"As the escape got closer to happening, Rowan found himself worrying more and more about how well Helayna would manage in the wastes. There was always something else that he felt he could do, but there was no time for him to do everything while he was in the castle."

if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    "There could be no doubt as to the noblewoman's skills in combat and as a commander. Her skill at finding food, water, shelter, or even simply navigating untamed lands were much more questionable."
    "Rowan spent as much time as he could locked in his room with Helayna, under the pretext of helping her with her urges, meticulously teaching her how to survive in the wild."
    "He even managed to sneak a trip outside with her, to give her some practical knowledge. They passed Alexia on their way back. If looks could kill"
    "But she would understand soon enough, when Helayna goes missing."
    $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
    $ event_tmp['helayna_wilderness_training'] = True
else:

    "Unfortunately he couldnt spend much time with her without arousing suspicion. Quick, 15 minutes survival lessons sneaked in between his castle duties would have to be enough."

"One thing that attracted Rowans attention during that time was Helaynas poor physical condition. Lack of training and restless nights weakened her considerably, and Rowan worried the escape would be too taxing for her."


if check_in_inventory("energy potion") == True:
    "Which was why he already picked up several energy potions from Cla-Mins shop. Hes been stashing them both in his room and with the rest od her supplies, making sure Helayna would be well prepared for her journey across the wastes."
    $ event_tmp['extra_help'] = 1
else:

    menu:
        "Buy energy potions for Helayna." if avatar.gold > 100:

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Cla-Min had in her stock a potion that was quite popular among some nobility to give themselves more energy. Getting some for Helayna would let her be much more alert and less likely to make mistakes while she was travelling through the wastes."
            "So Rowan picked several up in the last two weeks before the escape, stashing them with the supplies and armour that had already been collected. This way Helayna would be in the best possible condition during her flight."
            if event_tmp['underground_ally'] == -1 and avatar.gold < 100:
                "He wasnt pleased about the smile Cla-Min gave him, especially when he announced he didnt have the money he needed, so he would have to pay for them later."
                "At this point she knew enough about the escape to sink him with ease. He was glad he was still the mythical Great Trickster and she was ultimately on his side, no matter what."
            elif event_tmp['underground_ally'] != -1 and avatar.gold < 100:
                "He didnt have enough money to pay for the stuff, but seeing how it was urgent, Cla-Min was kind enough to simply have him pay later. It really paid off to have her as his ally."
            else:
                pass

            $ change_personal_gold(-100)

            $ event_tmp['extra_help'] = 1
        "Helayna is tough. Shell manage without.":

            "Regardless, she would have to deal with that on her own. It didnt make Rowan sleep any easier, but there was little he could do to erase the months of sexual delirium she was locked into."
            $ avatar.add_guilt(5)


if event_tmp['surface_ally'] in (1, 2):
    "Going out the main gate was obviously not an option, though Rowan could lower Helayna over the walls and have her escape into the forest."
    "This would take less time during the escape, but would require considerable effort on Rowans part. Unfortunately it would also mean that Helayna would be on her own after that."
    "Alternatively, he and Helayna could climb down the wallface. While Rowan was no stranger to that particular escape strategy, finding a route that would be suitable for Helayna would not be easy."
    "Regardless she was on the ground, Helayna would make her way to the tunnel entrance that her armor was stashed in and she'd equip herself for the journey there."


if event_tmp['surface_ally'] in (0, 2):
    "If Helayna was going to go down through the tunnels, the most difficult part would be the central stairwells. There was no avoiding those, as they were the only direct connections between the surface and underground parts of Bloodmeen."
    "Afterwards, Rowan did have a choice. He could pick a direct route towards the place where Helayna's armor was stashed and get her out of the castle as quickly as possible, or loop several times around the other unused passages first."
    "The direct route would take less time and mean that she would be on her way sooner. However they would be seen by more people and Rowan would be more likely to be suspected than if they spent some time throwing off their trail."
    "In either case, Helayna would gear up and then head out into the forest surrounding the castle. After that she'd be on her own out in the wilds."

menu:
    "Lower Helayna over the walls with a rope." if event_tmp['surface_ally'] in (1, 2):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ event_tmp['escape_route'] = 0
        jump rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.surfaceEscape

    "Climb down the walls with Helayna." if event_tmp['surface_ally'] in (1, 2):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ event_tmp['escape_route'] = 1
        jump rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.surfaceEscape

    "Take a direct route through the tunnels." if event_tmp['surface_ally'] in (0, 2):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ event_tmp['escape_route'] = 2
        jump rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.undergroundEscape

    "Go a roundabout route through the tunnels." if event_tmp['surface_ally'] in (0, 2):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ event_tmp['escape_route'] = 3
        jump rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.undergroundEscape



label rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.surfaceEscape:

scene bg9 with fade

"Then it came to today. Today was the day of the escape, which Rowan had planned to do the night he returned to the castle. He met in his room with Helayna after making sure no one else would be there until it was time."

show helayna 2 happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "Okay, I'm here Helayna."

hel "Hello Rowan. Good to see you."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "You as well. How does it feel to be in normal clothes again?"

hel "Begging your pardon, but I've never worn a maid's dress before."

ro "Well, at least it is some actual clothes."

hel "True. This is the most modest thing I've worn since your assault on Reave Keep."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Well, are you ready?"

hel "Yes, I think so."

if event_tmp['surface_ally'] == 1:
    pause 0.5
    play sound "music/SFX/door knock.ogg"
    pause 1

    "Shortly after Rowan's return, a knock came at the door. Helayna stood up in shock and started glancing around the room for a hiding place as Rowan checked who was at the door."

    ro "Relax, it's our friend."

    "He stepped aside and allowed the butler to enter the room."

    scene black with fade

    "While the butler helped Helayna with her disguise, Rowan and her went over any last contingencies and concerns over potential problems during the escape."
    "Helayna had a bit of a problem in keeping herself from standing too tall for her disguise, but eventually the two men managed to get her to stoop."

    hel "This feels degrading, walking like this."

    ro "It's only for a little while and I doubt there are too many maids that walk like nobles in the castle."

    scene bg14 with fade

    "A few moments later, the two slipped out of Rowan's room into the empty hallway beyond."
    "They quickly made their way through the back passages towards the outer wall. The skill of the disguise Helayna wore allowing them to slip by the other castle staff with no problems."
else:

    ro "Alright, let's go over the plan and tell me any questions you might have."

    scene black with fade

    "They went over the route, practised a bit of what would be needed, and checked over the work schedule for the night one last time."

    scene bg9 with fade
    pause 0.5
    play sound "music/SFX/door knock.ogg"
    pause 1

    "About an hour later, a knock came at the door. Helayna stood up in shock and started glancing around the room for a hiding place as Rowan checked who was at the door."

    ro "Relax, it's our friend."

    "He stepped aside and allowed the manager to enter the room."

    man "All is ready. You must be off at once, lady Helayna."

    hel "Thank you, good sir."

    "The manager gave a formal bow, then left."

    scene bg14 with fade

    "A few moments later, the two slipped out of Rowan's room into the empty hallway beyond."
    "They quickly made their way through the back passages towards the outer wall. Thanks to the knowledge of the staff schedule and a few small changes to their benefit, the two were able to avoid anyone who might recognize Helayna."


scene black with fade
if avatar.skill_roll("stealth", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "The only group that gave them any pause was a pair of orcs patrolling the walls."
    "It was the general lack of discipline of the soldiers that let them meet, as Rowan couldn't predict where they'd be at any given time and time was of the essence so he couldn't wait for them to pass."
    "But he would be a poor hunter if encountering an unexpected predator threw his entire plan off. Using his knowledge of the castle interior, he deduced a different route they could take that would let him pass the two orcs unnoticed, and proceeded with the escape unhindered."
    jump rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.arrivingAtTheWall
else:

    "The only group that gave them any pause was a pair of orcs patrolling the walls. It was the general lack of discipline of the soldiers that let them meet, as Rowan couldn't predict where they'd be at any given time. He ended up literally walking into them, surprising both groups."
    if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "Of course, them not being at the assigned post was exactly the thing Rowan needed to turn the whole affair upside down."
        "Keeping his composure, he immediately smacked the first one and started to berate the other, demanding to know why theyre wandering around aimlessly, threatening hell have them both whipped if theyre not at their posts in 5 minutes."
        "They scurried away, never even noticing Rowan wasnt alone."
        jump rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.arrivingAtTheWall
    else:
        "Rowan cursed under his breath. As dumb as the orcs were, even they would connect the dots between Helayna going missing and Rowan wandering around with a pink haired girl. Stealth has failed, and diplomacy was no longer an option."
        "That left violence."
        if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "He immediately smacked the first one in the head, temporarily stunning him. As the other opened his mouth to scream, he drew his dagger and sliced his throat open."
            "He quickly dispatched the first one, before he could get his bearings."
            $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] =+ 1
            $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 2
        else:
            "Drawing his dagger, he quickly killed the first one, before he could scream. The other was too surprised to raise the alarm, but instinct took over, and he managed to draw his axe before Rowan could thrust his dagger into his chest."
            "They struggle for a few moments, only for Helayna to split the orcs skull open with his companions axe."
            $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] =+ 1
            $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 2
        "The two then hid their assailants in an alcove, with some crates pushed against the space. It wouldn't hide them from a dedicated search, but he only needed them out of view for the duration of the escape. Hell worry about the rest later."
        $ event_tmp['bodies_are_stashed'] = True

label rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.arrivingAtTheWall:

if event_tmp['escape_route'] == 0:

    "Upon reaching the site of their escape, Rowan quickly pulled the rope he'd hid here and the harness for lowering Helayna over the wall."
    "As he was tying it around her waist, she put his hand on his and looked him in the eye as the moon poked out from the clouds above."


    if avatar.corruption < 21:
        hel "Thank you Rowan. For all that I have seen of this place and its masters, I truly believe in my heart of hearts that you are still the hero you once were that defeated Karnas seven years ago."
    else:


        hel "Thank you Rowan. For all the horrors that you have done to survive and the torment you endure in service to these monsters, it is good to know that the hero still exists inside you."

    hel "Saving me, putting yourself in such danger just to give me a chance, that is something a hero does. I will never forget this, just as I never forgot the great services you did to Rosaria and the Six Realms as a whole."
    hel "Solansia bless you. Solansia bless you my dear [helaynaTitle]."

    "A moment later, he started lowering the woman down the wall. Soon the moon faded back behind the clouds and Helayna was lost in the darkness over the side of the wall."

    if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

        "After nearly ten minutes of holding her weight up, he felt the rope go slack. Two soft tugs on it indicated that Helayna had reached the bottom of the wall."
        "So he reeled the rope back in, untied it from the wall, and stashed it back in the box."
    else:

        "Holding onto the rope was exhausting. Not only did Rowan have to support the woman's full weight with his hands, but he had to constantly feed more and more of the rope to get her down."
        if check_in_inventory("energy potion") == True:
            "Which was probably why Helayna insisted he keep the energy potion instead. He stopped for few long moments to drink it, and with his strength restored, he eventually managed to get Helayna down safely."
            jump rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.post_escape
        else:
            pass
        "Eventually his hands gave out and he accidentally let it slip too far in his hands. There was a sudden jolt, then the rope when horrifyingly slack. What sounded like a woman's cry of shock came up to him."
        "This mistake left him stunned for a moment. Worried that he may have seriously hurt Helayna, Rowan resolved to climb down the rope and check on her. However, he was reassured after letting the rope fall down all the way by two soft tugs."
        "She'd made it, and she didn't need any help. Relieved, the man reeled the rope back up, removed it from the wall, and returned it to its hiding place."
        $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] =+ 1

        $ event_tmp['helayna_is_injured'] = True

    "There was nothing more to be done. Helayna was on her own now and Rowan had to hope she'd manage well enough with what he'd done for her."

    jump rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.post_escape
else:


    "Upon reaching the site of their escape, Rowan extracted the climbing gear they'd be using to scale the wall. Normally the man could make such a climb with his bare hands, but he doubted that Helayna would be up to such a task."

    if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "Which was why he took the time to locate the perfect spot for their descent beforehand, checking the walls under the pretense of inspecting their defenses. Riddled with cracks and dents, as far as Rowan was concerned the segment they would be climbing down could as well been stairs."
        "Helayna didnt think see it that way, but she was not the expert here. The two geared up, then started down. Rowan went first, with Helayna coming down shortly afterwards."
        "He guided her along the way, pointing out safe spots to rest her legs. The descent was time consuming and taxing, and he could see her grow tired near they end, but they somehow made it without accidents."
    else:
        "The two geared up, then started down. Rowan went first, with Helayna coming down shortly afterwards. This way the more experienced climber could find all the best handholds and potentially catch the woman in the in the event she slipped."


        if event_tmp['extra_help'] == 1:
            "The climb went well. Helayna proved to be quite a quick study and the energy potion she consumed shortly before they started seemed to do its work well. Any reservations that Rowan had steadily went away as they got further and further down the wall."
        else:


            if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

                "Things went well at first, but a little ways down the wall Helayna noted she was having trouble finding the holds due to feeling tired. Shortly afterwards her foot slipped and she nearly fell off the wall. Only Rowan's quick reflexes and strength made sure things didn't get worse."
                "After that episode, the hero insisted that they reduce the pace considerably both to make sure that there weren't further accidents and due to the danger and fatigue that ultimately both of them where suffering from due to the hour."
                $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] =+ 1
            else:

                "Things went well at first, but a little ways down the wall Helayna noted she was having trouble finding the holds due to feeling tired. Shortly afterwards her foot slipped and she feel down onto Rowan. He tried to catch her, but his strength wasn't up to the task."
                "After his head stopped spinning, the man thanked Solansia for having worn the climbing gear. There was no way he would have stayed on the wall had he not been wearing it."
                "For her part, the adrenalin seemed to have woken the knight up and she redoubled her efforts to hang on, for both their sakes. Even still, Rowan insisted that they take it at a slower pace until they got to the bottom of the wall."
                " And it was only the first part of her escape. Once she was out of them, she would have to survive on her own. Was she really up to the task?"
                "He could only hope."
                $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] =+ 1
                $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_shame",], "heavy_damage")

    "It was quite the relief when the two finally had solid ground under them again. Helayna let out a long breath, then spoke."

    hel "I can't believe you made me do something like that."

    ro "Relax, you did fine and we made it down together in one piece. I wouldn't have been able to stick with you past this point if we hadn't climbed down."

    "Together they set off away from the walls and towards the forests. Rowan allowed Helayna to take the lead, seeing if she could find her way to the tunnel entrance where her armor and supplies were stashed on her own."

    if event_tmp['helayna_wilderness_training']:
        "Helayna missed a few markers and even got turned around once, but eventually she found it with only a little help from Rowan. It put his mind at ease to know she'd taken his lessons over the last few weeks to heart and should be able to manage in the Wastes."
    else:


        "Unfortunately, after she got turned around for the second time Rowan decided to just lead her to the tunnel. He hoped she'd manage better out in the wastes than here, but it was good to know he'd made the right choice by coming with her to the tunnels."

    jump rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.helaynasGratitude


label rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.undergroundEscape:

"Then it came to today. Today was the day of the escape, which Rowan had planned to do the night he returned to the castle. He met in his room with Helayna after making sure no one else would be there until it was time."

show helayna 2 happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "Okay, I'm here Helayna."

hel "Hello Rowan. Good to see you."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "You as well. How does it feel to be in normal clothes again?"

hel "Begging your pardon, but I've never worn a workman's clothing before Do you not think others will find me suspicious as a woman dressed such?"

ro "Well, as long as you don't talk to anyone I doubt it. Everyone who's spending any real time down in the tunnels dresses like that, even the castle staff when they need to go into the tunnels."
ro "Once we're down there, most we run into won't give you a second thought."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Well, are you ready?"

hel "Yes, I think so."

ro "Alright, let's go over the plan one final time."

scene bg9 with fade
pause 0.5
play sound "music/SFX/door knock.ogg"
pause 1
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg9

"Nearly a quarter of an hour later, there was a knock at Rowan's door. Helayna shrunk back in surprise and glanced around the room for a hiding place."

ro "Relax, it's our friend."

if event_tmp['surface_ally'] == 0:
    "Pulling open the door, he revealed the chef who'd agreed to help them. Just behind him was the cart that Helayna would sneak through the castle in."
else:

    "Pulling open the door, he revealed the manager who'd agreed to help them. After slipping inside, he formally bowed to both Rowan and Helayna."

ro "Alright, I'll see you two in about half an hour at the tunnels."

scene bg14 with fade

"He left them behind and made a leisurely stroll around the castle. Remaining active the night after returning from scouting was very uncommon for him, and many took obvious note of their boss wandering the halls."
"However, none stopped or questioned him."

scene bg6 with fade

"Arriving in the throne room about ten minutes before the prescribed time, he was relieved to see no sign of the twins or anyone else for that matter. No need to clear the path then, all he had to do was wait."

if event_tmp['surface_ally'] == 0:
    "Not too long afterwards the cook wheeled his cart in. When he reached the pillar that Rowan was lounging against, he called out to them."
    ro "No trouble?"
    man "No sir."
    ro "Good, come on out now Helayna."
    "She emerged from under the cart and joined Rowan among the pillars. He nodded graciously to the chef when then continued on his way his part completed."
else:

    "Not too long afterwards Helayna and the manager hurried inside, glancing about nervously. They almost jumped when they passed the pillar that Rowan was lounging against and he cleared his throat."
    ro "No trouble?"
    man "No my lord, my preparations gave us a clear, clean path. None will know Helayna has come here and you won't find any of my people who know her underground."
    ro "Good work."
    "He nodded and hurried off, leaving Helayna and Rowan behind."


"The two of them then slipped into one of the side passages off of the throne room and down the main stairwell that lead to the castle's underground. This single stair was one of the most high traffic areas in the whole castle and most used it to get up or down."
"This actually made it very useful, as one could get lost in a crowd. Especially one where Helayna's garment fit right in and none would suspect she was travelling with Rowan. Had they taken one of the less used stairs, they would have immediately been taken note of."

if event_tmp['escape_route'] == 2:
    "At the first floor of the tunnels the two of them continued to make use of the crowd for cover, taking the halls that lead to the dungeons. They would cut across there and then into the passages where Rowan had stashed Helayna's armor."
    scene bg8 with fade
    "All those plans fell through at the sight of who happened to be currently lounging in dungeon's guardhouse. Watching the path he'd intended to follow."
    ro "(Crap, it's Andras.)"
    "fortunate before this point to have avoided the twins and thus far the brother hadn't noticed them yet."
    "Now a change of plans would be necessary, since there was little hope of getting Helayna by without the demon noticing him. Even if they snuck behind him, there were others in the dungeons that would notice this strange behavior immediately."
    "He stopped up and turned to the side, thinking about which of the two backup routes they should take. Glancing back for a moment just in time to see Helayna walk right into the very room he'd turned to avoid."
    "Rowan blinked slowly, his heart skipping a beat. He couldnt comprehend how Helayna could be so careless. All that time with the ring must have had an effect on her, even if she tried not to show it."
    ro "(Time to improvise.)"
    scene bg8 with fade
    show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
    "He rushed into the room, hoping to catch the demon's attention before he could notice Helayna."
    ro "Good evening master."
    an "Well now servant, this is a surprise. What brings you to my hall of delights this evening?"
    ro "Well..."
    "He tried to cast around for an excuse, but was thankfully cut off."
    an "Don't tell me you missed your accommodations down here? I would be absolutely happy to take you in again if you needed some special treatment."


    if castle.buildings['dungeon'].prisoners > 0:
        ro "I was more concerned about plans related to your other prisoners."
        an "Yes, yes, you do take an interest in them. I admit that I always feel a little let down when another is sent off, nevertheless if this is on business I won't keep you from it."
    else:


        ro "I thought I'd take a look at the condition of the cells, we might be getting some prisoners soon."
        an "Well that's a first. Your conscience can be very tiresome sometimes. Very well, let us take care of the latest of your trifles."
        $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] =+ 1

    "After picking up the keyring off the desk, Rowan and the dungeon master went down the call hallway together. Helayna was ahead of them, thankfully still looking away so there was a good chance that Andras still didn't suspect anything."
    "Still, better to keep his attention elsewhere for as long as possible. So Rowan stopped at one of the empty cells and asked it opened. His master instead tossed the ring to him and let him sort out the lock."

    if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

        "It was quite a relief to have this delay, but Rowan knew that if he let that show Andras would grow bored of him almost instantly and take an interest in something else. So instead he intentionally pretended to have trouble with the lock which elicited a chuckle from Andras."
        "Then he stepped inside the cage for a moment and the demon held out his hand for the keys to be returned."
        ro "I think I'd rather not get locked in here."
        an "That's a shame."
        "He did a circuit of the prison, pretending to check a few details then returning to the hallway. Now Helayna was well out of sight and Rowan felt the main danger was passed. Still, they looked at three more cells to try and alleviate suspicion."
        an "Has your conscience been assuaged?"
        ro "Yeah, what I was mainly worried about was disease."
        an "Hah, that's no fun. They can suffer more at once if they're at least healthy."
        "The man nodded then passed the key ring back."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        scene black with fade
        "The demon didn't even seem to notice the man leave in the opposite direction he came in. He picked up Helayna, and the two continued on."
    else:

        "It was quite a relief to have this delay. However once Rowan opened up the cell he noticed that Andras wasn't paying any attention to him anymore. In fact he was absently looking around the hall. A glance down it revealed..."
        ro "(Idiot girl.)"
        "... that Helayna was looking over her shoulder back at them. Had she just kept moving forwards without looking back she would have been fine. No doubt it was out of concern for him that she'd done this, shame it put them both in real danger."
        "There was no time to think, just act. Rowan took off at a dead run back up the hall. He didn't look back, but he could hear a whoop from his master as the demon gave chase a moment later."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft

        scene black with fade
        "There was no way that the man could outright the half-demon, so he instead tried to shake him by taking sharp turns and slipping through the high traffic passages as best as he was able."


        if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

            "Eventually the sounds of pursuit faded away, leaving Rowan in one of the side passages with the dungeon keys still in his hands. Well, that wasn't exactly the most useful of acts, but hopefully it gave Helayna time to escape."
            "He circled around the tunnels, getting around the dungeon. Before long, he noticed a figure discreetly waving at him. Having rejoined Helayna, the two continued on their way."
            $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] =+ 1
        else:

            "Unfortunately he wasn't able to get away."
            scene black with redflash
            ro "Argh!"
            "Incredible pain shot through his body as demonic magic took hold of him. A moment later he was writhing on the floor, completely crippled."
            an "Useless bravado. Let that be a lesson for what happens to thieves. I'll be taking my keys back and next time maybe I'll lock you up."

            scene black with fade
            "Several minutes passed before Rowan was able to return to his feet. His whole body felt sore and there were several bruises where he'd hit the ground hard. Last time that magic had been used on him he'd been out for hours."
            "Thankfully it had only hit him for a moment, so he should be able to walk this off. Limping a little, he soon rejoined with Helayna, and two continued on."
            $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] =+ 2
            $ avatar.take_damage (["chaos", "legs",], "grevious_damage")

    "Going on ahead, the tunnels steadily grew into worse and worse condition until eventually he found Helayna had made her own way to the hiding place of her armor."
    jump rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.helaynasGratitude
else:


    scene bg58 with fade
    "At the first floor of the tunnels, Rowan slipped off onto a small passage quite inconspicuously. His charge followed after him rather less so, thankfully none would think much of one of the staff taking a side passage like this."
    "Together they travelled a circuit about the outer less used passages. The further they got from the main stairs, the fewer people they saw. Eventually they hit the tunnels hadn't yet been reclaimed."
    "Many of these passages had been cleared of debris and stripped of what salvaged could be found by Skordred's work teams, so travelling through them was relatively easy. Still, occasionally they found a room or hall that was still filled with rubble and had to alter course."
    "Rowan had with him one of the maps that Skordred had provided him with to navigate through the passages. Unfortunately, it didn't include details on what had or had not been cleared. Just the tunnel layout."
    "Normally that wasn't a problem, as Rowan just needed to know where to order buildings placed. Now he was actually navigating them, it mattered very much where the work had or had not been completed. Especially the question of where work was going on at this moment."
    show skordred neutral at skorright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
    sk "You? What'er ya doin down here?"
    "By complete accident, Rowan and Helayna had stumbled on the very dwarf and his team, returning for the night from their current work site. Helayna went rigid with surprise while Rowan thought quickly about how he should respond."
    ro "Good evening to you as well, Skordred."


    if all_actors['skordred'].favors > 0 or all_actors['skordred'].relation > 0:
        sk "Ah, forgive me manors. Good evening champion. Is thar anything ya be needing down here?"
        ro "No, I'm quite fine thank you. Carry on."

        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

            "He looked at each of them for a moment, a small frown creasing his features. Helayna's discomfort was obviously strange to the dwarf. Rowan gave a relaxed shrug, then spoke."
            ro "New girl."
            "At once this set Skordred at ease and he nodded. The two groups kept on their ways without further conversation."
        else:

            "He looked at each of them for a moment, a small frown creasing his features. Something was bothering the dwarf, though exactly what the hero couldn't discern."
            "However, he made no move to stop the two of them from carrying on their way. Still watching them with a confused look as they went down the hallway."
            $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] =+ 1
    else:


        sk "Certainly is a lot less good with ya around."
        "This wasn't good. Skordred was one of the worst people he could have run into while going against the twins like this as the dwarf was suspicious and distrustful at even the best of times."
        show skordred happy at skorright with dissolve
        sk "Please be calm young lady. Tis merely yar companion that I find offensive."
        hel "Oh, uh, I'm sorry good sir, haven't been down here before."
        sk "Ah, yar a very well spoken, I do truly apologize for this being the place you'll be working. Sometimes our masters can be crass in who they send where."
        ro "Indeed. Why don't we continue on and-"
        show skordred angry at skorright with dissolve
        sk "Hold it up there. I think tha lady can speak for herself, boy."
        hel "Uh, has there been some slight between you two?"
        sk "I'd hardly call killing the great master Karnas a slight."
        show skordred happy at skorright with dissolve
        sk "Though yarself has not earned any ire. Ya haven't done any such crime as to harm a master of mine."
        "Helayna let out a nervous chuckle, smiled and nodded. This wasn't going well and inspite of Skordred's good nature towards the women, he'd eventually get suspicious of her."
        ro "That is quite enough of your behavior Skordred. If you are done posturing and insulting me, we would like to be on our way."

        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

            show skordred neutral at skorright with dissolve
            "The dwarf looked like he might talk back for a moment, then he ground his teeth together and signalled for his workers to follow him through the tunnel. A moment later Helayna let out another long breath and thanked Rowan for helping her out."
            hide skordred with moveoutright
        else:

            show skordred neutral at skorright with dissolve
            sk "Ferget yar threats. Ya may be my supperior while at work, but we aren't at work right now. Besides I have far more reason to be down here than you."
            show skordred happy at skorright with dissolve
            "He took a step forwards and smiled warmly up at Helayna, who was becoming even more nervous by the moment."
            sk "Tell me, which of our masters brought you to this fine place? Ah, no doubt it was Jezera. Mistress brings almost all the humans we have here. She weaves quite the tales of freedom from Solansia doesn't she?"
            hel "Why would you want to be free of Solansia? Isn't she...."
            "Rowan quickly moved next to the woman and tried to subtly grab her hand in warning. All that time with the ring had to have an effect on her. Didnt she understand they should get going as fast as possible?"
            "Luckily for them she got the message and held her tongue from continuing."
            sk "Why would we want ta be free? Young lady, have ya seen the horrors of the nobility and her so called order? Kharos is the true path."
            "Helayna bit her lip, but said nothing. The white knuckle grip that Rowan had on her hand made her very aware of just how tenuous the situation was."
            ro "Let's carry on. We can discuss theology and our mistress's skill with words some other time."

            if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":

                "More annoyance crossed the dwarf's features and he seemed likely to complain some more about what he perceived as Rowan's poor behavior."
            else:

                "It was more than just annoyance now that was on the dwarf's features. He was becoming genuinely suspicious of the pair and looked like he might press them even more."
                $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] =+ 1

            hel "Good dwarf, I would be happy to continue this at a later time, if it pleases you."
            sk "Very well, I shall not detain you any longer."
            "The two started to continue on, however as Rowan passed Skordred, the dwarf reached out and grabbed his arm roughly."
            show skordred angry at skorright with dissolve
            sk "We will have words later."
            "Then he released the man and signalled his team to follow him out of the halls. Hopefully words would be all that Rowan heard from this afterwards."
            hide skordred with moveoutright
            $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] =+ 1

            $ change_relation('skordred', -1)


        scene bg58 with fade
        show rowan necklace angry behind bg58
        "Their unexpected meeting resolved, the two hurried on through the passages, hoping to avoid further delays. But of course, nothing ever went as planned."
        ro "(Damn you Skordred, and damn your work ethic!)"
        "The main tunnel out, the very same he used not so long ago to stash Helaynas armor, was now walled off, no doubt in an effort to improve the castles defenses."
        hel "Is something wrong, Rowan?"
        ro "The main route is closed. Well have to find another."
        "Luckily for them, none of the side tunnels had been blocked, probably because the restoration team had yet to map them out. One of them had to connect back to the main one later on."

        if avatar.skill_roll("survival", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Finding it proved easy, as Rowans expertise was not limited to just sneaking and tracking. Fifteen minutes later they were back on track, having entered their planned route from a side tunnel."
        else:
            if event_tmp['escape_route'] == 3:
                "But finding the right one proved difficult, and worse of all, between the unexpected detour and the earlier circling Helayna was showing signs of fatigue."
                if event_tmp['extra_help'] == 1:
                    "Rowan ordered a short, 5 minute break, and had her drink the stamina potion he bought earlier."
                    "He had hoped to save it for later, but every minute they stalled prolonged the chance the twins would randomly request something of him in the middle of the night, and his betrayal would be discovered."
                else:
                    "Rowan gritted his teeth in frustration. They couldnt afford to rest - every minute they stalled increased the chance the twins would request something of him, and his betrayal would be discovered."
                    "But he couldnt push Helayna further. If she collapsed after they parted ways, that would be just as bad. He let her rest for half an hour, counting the minutes, dreading the moment the mental message arrives."
                    "Luckily for him, it never did."
                    $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] =+ 1
            else:
                "But finding the right one proved difficult, and Rowan couldnt help but growl in frustration. Helayna followed without a word of complaint, trusting his skills."
            if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                "Some time later, he finally noticed something - a soft draft, coming from one of the tunnels. It didnt have to be one leading to the main tunnel, but Rowan had to take a shot at this point."
                "For once, lady luck smiled at them, and 5 minutes later they were back on the main route."
            else:
                "They wandered around for over an hour before finally stumbling upon the main tunnel. This was a disaster - there was no way someone wouldn't notice him on his way back, and start wondering what Rowan was doing at such a late hour."
                "But that was future Rowan problems. For now, he was simply glad they finally were at the end."
                $ event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] =+ 1

            "Finally they reached the tunnel entrance where Helayna's armour and gear were stashed."


label rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.helaynasGratitude:


scene bg58 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

show helayna neutral at midright with dissolve

hel "Speechless, my [helaynaTitle]. You actually found my armour."

ro "Everything still fits?"

show helayna happy at midright with dissolve

hel "It's a little battered, but wearing this suit I feel whole. Like there was something regained that I hadn't even realized I'd lost."


scene black with fade
show helayna happy behind black

"Rowan then extracted the travel bag and hefted it, when he turned back around he was taken by how Helayna looked at that moment. The moon was just peeking through the trees at the edge of the tunnel, glinting off of the knight's armor and her smiling face."


if avatar.corruption < 21:
    hel "Thank you Rowan. For all that I have seen of this place and its masters, I truly believe in my heart of hearts that you are still the hero you once were that defeated Karnas seven years ago."
else:


    hel "Thank you Rowan. For all the horrors that you have done to survive and the torment you endure in service to these monsters, it is good to know that the hero still exists inside you."

hel "Saving me, putting yourself in such danger just to give me a chance, that is something a hero does. I will never forget this, just as I never forgot the great services you did to Rosaria and the Six Realms as a whole. Solansia bless you. Solansia bless you my dear [helaynaTitle]."

"She accepted the bag, then turned away and set off into the night. There was nothing more to be done. Helayna was on her own now and Rowan had to hope she'd manage well enough with what he'd done for her."



label rowan_attemts_to_help_helayna_escape.post_escape:

scene bg9 with fade


if event_tmp['bodies_are_stashed']:
    "In the morning, an alarm was raised after the orc wall patrol was missing and then later found stashed in an alcove."


    if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
        "Rowan reported that Helayna was missing shortly afterwards, leading to a full investigation by the twins. They were certain that the woman was in such a state that she couldn't have left on her own and some conspiracy existed that was undermining their authority."
    else:


        "Around the same time Helayna was found to be missing. The twins were certain that the woman was in such a state that she couldn't have left on her own and some conspiracy existed that was undermining their authority. So they launched a full investigation."
else:



    if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
        "In the morning at his usual time of rising, Rowan decided to report that Helayna was missing. The twins were certain that the woman was in such a state that she couldn't have left on her own and some conspiracy existed that was undermining their authority. So they launched a full investigation."
    else:


        "In the morning, an alarm was raised when it was discovered that Helayna was missing. The twins were certain that the woman was in such a state that she couldn't have left on her own and some conspiracy existed that was undermining their authority. So they launched a full investigation."

scene bg6 with fade

"The man did his best to carry out his normal duties while events unfolded around him. He wasn't a direct part of the investigation, but he did hear whispers from the staff that gave him a rough idea of how the search went."


if event_tmp['helayna_is_injured']:
    "Blood was found outside on the grounds before too long, no doubt from the injury that Helayna had taken during the escape, but there was no sign of her or her body. So it sounded like she has escaped in spite of his failure to get her out safely."

    $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
else:


    "There was no sign of Helayna or a body on the grounds or in the forest beyond. So the first of Rowan's worries was satisfied. She had successfully escaped and was probably either already at the Wastes or about to arrive."

"The twins had no way to track the woman, so she was as good as free at this point. Of course, they didn't know that, so they were also searching the castle for a place she might have hid or signs of how the escape had been accomplished."


if event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] < 1:
    "The day wore on and it was becoming more and more apparent that Rowan had done well. Quick thinking and little delay had lead to little to no evidence implicating him in the escape."


elif event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] == 1:
    "As the day wore on, Rowan heard at least one instance of him being suggested as a suspect. There was no doubt that he'd made mistakes during this escape, so it was only to be expected that at least some suspicion would be placed on him."

elif event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] == 2:

    "As the day wore on, significant suspicion was falling on Rowan. This was only to be expected, there'd been problems and he'd drawn unwanted attention to himself. It remained to be seen what would happen to him as a result."

elif event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] >= 3:

    "Almost immediately Rowan came under suspicion of being responsible for the escape. He'd been seen returning to his room abnormally late and many other suspicious activities were laid at his feet. It was almost certain that the twins would come for him soon."

if event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] > 0:

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
    show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

    ro "Master, mistress, is there something I can help you with?"

    an "Well?"

    ro "Well what?"

    je "Are you responsible for this incident? It's obvious that you might have a reason to want to see that girl get away from here."

    if event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] == 1:
        if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            jump escape_deception_pass
        else:
            jump escape_deception_fail
    elif event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] == 2:
        if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            jump escape_deception_pass
        else:
            jump escape_deception_fail
    elif event_tmp['escape_suspicion'] == 3:
        if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 9, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            jump escape_deception_pass
        else:
            jump escape_deception_fail
    else:
        if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 11, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            jump escape_deception_pass
        else:
            jump escape_deception_fail


    label escape_deception_pass:
        ro "No, she was in a horrible state and if I'd set her free I would have sentenced her to far worse in the Rackshan Wastes."

        an "Hmph."

        je "There, you see? Our Rowan is better than that."

        jump post_escape_deception

    label escape_deception_fail:
        ro "No, she was in a horrible state and if I'd set her free I would have sentenced her to far worse-"

        show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve

        an "SHUT UP!"

        show bg6 with redflash

        an "YOU LIAR!"

        show bg6 with redflash


        if not raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
            an "TRAITOR! THIEF!"
        else:

            pass

        "Each accusation was followed by a flash of pain as another jolt of Andras's magic shot through Rowan's body."

        scene black with fade

        "Each accusation was followed by a flash of pain as another jolt of Andras's magic shot through Rowan's body."

        scene bg8 with fade
        show rowan jail hurt at midleft with dissolve

        ro "(Back here again.)"

        "His stirring brought the attention of someone else currently sitting in the cell."

        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

        je "Now why did you have to go and do this? Our best asset, working against us."

        "Rowan tried to sit up, but a fresh flash of pain made him lay back down on the ground."

        je "Don't hurt yourself. My brother is going to do enough damage to you on his own and we still need you alive."

        ro "What?"

        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

        je "You heard me right. You still have your position in this castle, however I cannot stop my brother from extracting his pound of flesh. All I can hope is that you will learn something from this and will avoid future tresspasses."
        je "I've arranged for you to have a few days of the week out of my brother's care to continue your duties. I do hope you don't waste them, my hero. I may not be able to stop him from hurting Alexia should you slouch in your duties."

        hide jezera with moveoutright

        "She got up and walked out of the cell, leaving Rowan laying on the ground in chains."
        "A little after that, a smile crossed Rowan's face. Even though he'd been caught and his body would suffer for it, his mind was at ease for doing good that day."



        $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt", "piercing", "arms", "legs", "face",], "deathblow")
        $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt", "piercing", "arms", "legs", "face",], "grievous")
        $ week += 4
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 10
        if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
            $ avatar.corruption -= 5
            $ rowan_shares_room_with_helayna = False

        return

label post_escape_deception:

"Frustrated by their inability to find a true culprit, Andras began lashing out at the castle's residents. He intended to make an example of someone, even if it wasn't the right person to make up for what had been lost."


if event_tmp['escape_route'] in (0, 1):
    "Since most of the evidence they found implicated at least some part of the surface staff, they were the ones who took the brunt of his fury. This in turn made Rowan's management of the castle more difficult."
else:



    "His soldiers eventually took the brunt of his anger, with many of his old habits of killing any of them for even the slightest failures resurfacing. This in turn made Rowan's efforts at building an army for him that much more difficult."

    $ change_morale(-5)


"Even though he'd managed to avoid direct punishment for going against his masters and rescuing Helayna, Rowan still was the one who had to pay for it as no relaxation of his goals had been made. This was just another variable he'd have to account for in his service."
"Privately however, he felt better than he had in a long time. That day, he'd done good."


$ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
$ avatar.corruption -= 10
if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    $ avatar.corruption -= 5
    $ rowan_shares_room_with_helayna = False

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('helaynas_day_off', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=35', 'helayna_escape_method == "no escape"'),
        group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


label helaynas_day_off:


$ halaynas_day_off = True
scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show helayna neutral behind bg9

"The sounds emerging from Rowans room the night before had surely annoyed those nearby. Helayna, of late, had taken to increasingly loud displays of lust."
"After the past week in the field, being able to relax with his lover meant that making a bit of a disturbance was not at the front of his mind."
"In the morning his eyes flickered open to the rise of the sun. There was an emptiness next to him. A depression where there should be a body. His eyes were still hazy from sleep, but he could make the faint outline of Helayana already up and about."

ro "Helayna."

hel "My love, I had not realized you were were awake."

hide helayna
show helayna happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan blinked twice. His eyes slowly adjusted. Helayana was looking at him sympathetically. Yet, he couldnt help but notice that she was standing near the closet fiddling with the straps of her old breast plate. How long had it been since hed seen her wear it? Raeve Keep?"

ro "And I had not realized you were back to training?"

show helayna neutral at midright with dissolve
pause 1
show helayna aroused at midright with dissolve

hel "Its not something that needs concern you. If you like I can distract you with..."

"She started walking back towards him, swaying her hips and leaving the breastplate to the side. Her eyes were drawn, as they so often were, to the faint outline of his cock poking from beneath the sheet."

ro "No no. Thats alright. Maybe a bit later."

"She averted her eyes. That she managed to even do so once her mind had drifted to sex was a major step up from where she had been even weeks before."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show helayna neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "You dont have to go back to training if you dont want to. Raeve Keep is fallen. And around here I will protect you. Youre mine now."

show helayna sad at midright with dissolve

hel ""

"The turn in the topic managed to draw his lover back into the conversation. The lust faded slowly from her eyes."

hel "Rowan, why are you doing all of this? What are you fighting still?"

ro "What? Ive told you plenty of times before? They took Alexia and"

show helayna angry at midright with dissolve

hel "...and now you share your bed with me instead. Dont say because the twins have power over you either. May I live long enough to see Jezera on her knees before it."
hel "The two of us could teach that purple a bitch a lesson in"

ro "Dont talk about that. Not here. The walls have ears."

show helayna neutral at midright with dissolve

"Helayana averted her eyes and flashed a blush."

hel "But still, why do you still fight now?"


if avatar.corruption < 20:
    ro "The demons war will continue even if I leave. Theyre surprisingly adept. With a decent person at helm, someone is looking out for the good folk. Without me, can you imagine what they would have done to them by now? How horrible this war would be?"


elif avatar.corruption <= 49:
    ro "I still ask myself that question constantly. My actions make the demons more powerful, yet the enemies they fight are no innocents either. If I comply, people suffer. If I dont comply, people suffer."
    ro "I dont fight for Andras and Jezeras sake...but at this moment, I have no brighter path worth risking my life to seek."
else:


    ro "Well why shouldnt I? So the Baron can lord around in his castle still? So the same old cycle can continue forever? I dont know. The Twins are probably wrong. Who knows? Im sorry about all the deaths in the war, but Im not tearing down anything worth keeping."



if all_actors['alexia'].relation > 20:
    ro "Besides, they still have Alexia. Shes still my wife. You are my love Helayna. You neednt doubt that for a moment. But, I cannot leave Alexia to them."


"Rowans lover sighed, reaching down to pick up her breastplate."

hel "Even after my mind returned, it took me awhile to want to train again. My family has fallen. I have no legacy or small folks to defend. I didnt train anymore, because what was the point?"
hel "But, I was being silly. I have a cause."

"She took another step closer. Without warning she knelt at the foot of bed, lowering her head."

hel "You have the power to make the world a better place, my love. Its so obvious to me. You are the most important player in this entire conflict. The most important player to me. Let me give everything I have to aiding you."
hel "Let me fight by your side. Let me swear my service to you."

ro "Helayna"

"He reached out and placed a hand on her shoulder. How long had she felt this way? Had he really not noticed?"

ro "I cant tell you how much you help me already just by remaining safe here."

hel "I dont want to be safe. I want to be useful. Please"

"Rowan sighed. There was no denying that Helayna was a great fighter. Or at least that she once was. With her at the head of a chaos army, few in the realm would even bother to take the field. Still, the head of an army was the most dangerous spot for her to be."

ro "We can discuss this again at a later point. I probably need to head out for my daily tasks soon."

"Helayna hung her head, but nodded her acquiescence. "

show helayna sad at midright with dissolve

hel "I understand. You have a lot of things on your mind in these cruel days. Just...please. Consider it further, my love. For me..."

"Rowan placed a hand on her cheek. Helayna was a good warrior. He was scared for her, but surely she could handle herself, right? He would need to see how she was doing as a warrior. He needed to see how much shed lost because of the ring."
"It was still on his mind as he left for his daily tasks. Helayna hadnt mentioned it again, but he saw the same lingering question in her eyes every time the two exchanged words."
"She was right when she said he had much on his mind. He simply couldnt focus on the question now when he had a troop review to do today."
"Rowan left, and when he did the only two occupants of the room were Helayna and her doubts. Today was going to be a long day for her."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

"Her eyes hungrily traced the arch of his back as it walked away from her. Even during the earlier conversation she had been forced to struggle to even so much as focus on the topic at hand. She wanted him."
"She wanted him in the morning. She wanted him at night. She had wanted him during that conversation. She even wanted him when"
"Helayna sighed. She felt better for having told him most of it, but the one thing she hadnt mentioned lingered heavy on her thoughts."

scene bg14 with fade
show helayna neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Helayna began this morning much the same as many others with Rowan in the field. Once she had fit into her armor, she marched down the hallway to the training barracks."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with moveinright

"Unfortunately, today it was the same hallway that Alexia chose to take on her own morning routines. Rowans wife saw her husbands lover and stopped in place."

al "Oh."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"At the sight of her, Helayana blushed and looked away. The two had not had a proper conversation in...well, theyd actually never had one so far. Helayna prefered it that way."

show helayna aroused at midleft with dissolve

"A stray thought came to the knight. One of Alexia and Rowan in bed together while she."
"Helayna was forced to focus in order to push down the fantasy. Now was not the time."

show helayna neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Both women tried continuing on their way, but that proved fruitless. A few few feet later it was apparent they were heading in the same general direction. Eventually, Alexia broke the silence in a soft voice."

al "I see you came from my husbands room."

hel ""

al "How was his mood this morning?"

"Her face was inscrutable."

hel ""
hel "Hes stressed Lady Alexia. With the war and all of its intricacies and implications even when I speak to him, he normally isnt truly there."


if all_actors['alexia'].relation < 20:
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve

    al "So, youve taken my husband and yet you dont even truly have him. I hope youre happy, Helayna."
else:

    al "For a moment when you said that he doesnt truly confide in you, I was happy. But, only for a moment."

    "Alexia stopped in the hallway momentarily. She visibly digested each word."

    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

    al "I dont hate you, Helayna. Not truly. My husband suffers the weight of the world on his shoulders. Had he not taken you in, I dont know what would have happened to you. Now youre better, and I cannot say for certain what dangers he protects you from."

    "She let out a long sigh."

    al "I dont intend to cede you Rowan. Not, for a moment. But, if you can lighten his load while hes in your company, even if for a moment, I cannot hate you."


"Alexia didnt follow up the thought. There wasnt even a chance for Helayna to respond. She turned and marched off in a separate hallway, leaving Helayna contemplating the ethics of her choices."


scene black with fade
show helayna neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The ringing of swords in the practice field announced that Helayna had set to work. She started with her stances before moving on to working with a wooden dummy."
"The only other residents of the field were a few of the brighter orcs and an androgynous man in leather armor whose true species was a mystery."
"Helayna swung out again and again. Much of this was second nature to her. Months had passed, but her instincts were still there. No, the real problem was the changes in her own mind. The nagging little thoughts that interfered with her rhythm."
"A few days earlier shed been sparring with an orc male. Before, she might have bested him with ease. But, shed been distracted repeatedly by the sheen of sweat on his muscles before being knocked to the dirt."

show helayna aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Even now she could feel it. As she tried to focus on striking the precise spots on the dummy meant to reflect gaps in the armor, her glance kept on being stolen by just how tight the leather was pressed against the skin of the androgynous man."

show helayna neutral at midleft with dissolve

hel "No. I need to train. I need to focus."

"She redoubled her work. Neck. Under arms. Strike parallel. Bring the blade down from that angle so it wouldnt be deflected by the armor."

show helayna aroused at midleft with dissolve

"But, it was no use. Helayna was falling. Her thoughts grew cloudier by the moment. She hadnt even gotten sex in the morning after all. Eventually, still standing in the middle of the training field, she fogged up entirely. She got lost in it..."


scene cg171 with fade
pause 3 

"In her fantasy, Helayna was masturbating. The throne room made schlicking sounds to match the stroke of her fingers. Though, that was matched by the gasping sound of another woman going down on a mans thick cock."
"Rowan."

scene cg172 with fade
show helayna naked aroused behind cg172
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg172
show jezera naked behind cg172
pause 3

"And he was sitting in her uncles old throne. Of course, she was right beside him, perched on one of the arm rests."

hel "Uh. Harder. It would be so hot if you fucked her harder, my love."

"The woman in chains was gasping desperately, trying to pull her head up from the manhood that filled her throat. It was to no avail. This powerful figure of a man easily kept her cock in mouth with the mere presence of a single hand."

ro "Youre not done yet."

je "Please...I."

"Again she tries to escape, but again her head is forced back down. There is no escape for the prisoner. No escaping his power or domination. "
"The thought alone is enough to make Helayna gasp lewdly into the air and lean towards him. How could she resist the sight of her love using this captive woman so brazenly?"

ro "Youre not done yet."

"There was no escape for her now. His captive surely knew it. She forced herself down on his manhood, slobbering and gagging every time she brought her head down. It was music to her ears."
"Helayna could see the desperate spasming of her bound body and the way she tried to suck in air around his cock."
"It was all too much. She reached out with a damp hand ran it over his chest Her other fingers eagerly explored her own passage. He looked so strong like this. So virile. It was all too much."

scene cg172 with sshake
scene cg172 with sshake
show cg173 with flash
pause 3

"It was all too..."


scene black with fade
show helayna aroused at midleft with dissolve

"....good to be true. She was sitting on the floor of the training ring. A dampness between her legs told her what happened. Shed spaced out. Again."
"She looked around. The only one who seemed to have even noticed that shed been staring into space was the androgynous man. He flashed her a smirk. She sighed. Even if she wanted to train, it just wouldnt be possible like this."
"With a defeated sigh she went back to the weapon shed to put back her training sword."
"Or at least that was her intent. She paused at the empty weapon rack. No one else could look into the shed. She was all alone. Her fingers ran over the swords hilt. It was very stiff. Very hard."
"But, no. It would probably never work for the idea that was rapidly clouding over her brain. Too rigid. Shed hurt herself, and then might not be able to fuck her beloved for weeks. Something softer and more yielding."
"Helaynas eyes were drawn to a battleaxe along the wall. Had she seen a similar object in the forge a few weeks back?"
"Regardless, when she put her finger to the handle the flexibility of the wood was apparent. It needed it to not snap under the weight of the head. And the surface was polished and wax sealed. No risk of splinters where they were unwanted."


scene cg306 with fade
show helayna aroused behind cg306
pause 3

"She took the axe from the wall and positioned it with the head on the ground. That way the weight of the head could be used as an anchor point."
"There wasnt too much foreplay needed. A bit of wiping her juices on the handle. Afterall, she was still quite lubricated from her fantasy. After that it was just a matter of removing any apparel that might be in the way."
"Helayna gasped softly as the wooden shaft slide into her body. It was long and hard. With the way it filled her, it became so simple and easy to just let herself rock and up down, taking more and more of it into her each time she thrusted down."

hel "mmmm."

"Of course, such a thing was not what she truly wanted. Helayna wanted him. She wanted him. Every waking moment she wanted Rowans cock inside of her. Whenever she fucked herself with anything...this...her fingers...she couldnt help but imagine it as being his."
"It was like every day she was here, her body became more fitted to his unique shape."
"She pushed her body down faster and father. The rhythm picked up a greater, more desperate, urgency with each movement of her body. This was not the tepid clit flicking of a virgin, but the hip shaking self-fucking of a complete slut. She wanted it. She wanted him."

hel "...Rowan"

"Thinking of him made the tide rise higher."
"At any moment anyone could walk in. The stray thought that a giant orc could walk in and see her like this wasnt absent to her mind. Her sexuality was wired to Rowan, but as she was now, there was still something sexy about the idea of being caught, helpless, in a position like that."
"Thinking of that made the tide rise higher and higher."
"Her hips rolled faster and faster. The handle of the axe bent slightly against her shape. It was flexible, flexible enough to feel good at least. A nice stand in for the cock that Helayna so desperately needed."
"The tide of pleasure was almost there. It built up inside of her, threatening to explode. Her gyrating thrusting against the weapon only made that rise steady."
"Each moment she let herself be lost in the sensation the tide was getting higher. Almost to the the point of tipping over the edge. To the point she was right about to explode."
"Helayna gasped softly and then she came."
"She had to stop herself from screaming. She certainly failed to stop herself from making a mess of the floor. She wasnt even thinking of that, when she was far more concerned with melting into puddle."
"Helayna sat on the floor of the armory panting. The glow of the orgasm still hung over her, along with the scent of feminine lust. Helayna closed her eyes. But, when she did she felt...somehow gloomy."

hel "I cant do it. No, matter how hard I try, I cant do it. Ill never...Ill never be me again."

scene bg14 with fade
show helayna angry at midleft with moveinleft
show jezera happy behind bg14

"When she recovered, Helayna knew where she needed to go. She couldnt train under the effects of the ring. There was only one person who knew enough about the ring to help her. And she was the one person Helayna wanted to speak to least."
"She approached the womans chamber and rapt on the door loudly with her gauntlet."

je "Who is it~?"

hel "It is I, Lady Helayna Raeve."

"A silence hung in the air. Helayna took in a deep breath. Would the demoness even consent to a conversation?"

je "Oh, Rowans little pet. Enter."

scene cg181 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg181
show helayna neutral behind cg181
pause 3

"Helayna opened the door, and soon found herself gaping in awe. Jezera was not alone. Another woman sat in the front of the room painting a regal portrait of her. Only, most regal portraits for women arent done in the nude...or with a naked woman licking your feet."
"For a moment, Helaynas eyes were captured by the obscene display. The girl, no older than her twenties, had a clear dignity to her posture and lacked the scars and cracks youd find in a peasant girl. She must have been a noblewoman that Jezera had converted into a pet."
"She gulped loudly, trying not to stare at the way that the pets tongue danced on the top of Jezeras naked feet."

je "Yes yes. Out with it."

scene cg182 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg182
show helayna neutral behind cg182
pause 3

"Helayna almost jumped. Jezera was looking right at her with an amused expression. A silent swear ran through her head. Did the demoness know where she was looking. Or how hard it would be to tear her eyes from Jezera's exposed bosom if it got caught there?"
"Surely the latter at least."
"Helayna coughed and straightened her back. It was a challenge to keep her eyes focused on the demoness face."

hel "Its the ring. I want it off."

je "Aww, isnt that cute. Im sure you do. Must be quite hard to manage."

"Jezera giggled. The pet at her feet arched her back, only to earn a swift discipline from her mistress in the form of a domineering tap on the head with her other foot."

je "Hold still, girl."

"Helayna coughed. She couldnt keep looking at Jezera. Her eyes were going to wander lower. Instead, she turned her head away. How good would it feel to run her sword through this witch one day?"

hel "Look. Im trying to train to be Rowans field commander. You dont want him dead, right? Especially after all of your work to force him to do your bidding. Im not going to run off or fight you..."

je "Probably for the best. My brother would be quite displeased if you did."

hel "But, you actually want me leading your troops, right? I cant think str- I mean I cant fight as well with it on."

"Jezera smirked, leaning over the railing of her throne. The artist painting he made a tsk sound. Surely there were less demanding clients to paint."

je "I suppose that is a a good point. Youve almost even convinced me."
je "And...whatever her name was...over here can tell you how hard a task that can be. Cant you girl?"

"She placed one of her feet on top of the girls head forcing it to the ground. Naked and on all fours, all she could do was let out a pathetic mewling sound."

je "She showed up the other day asking for the release of her brother, a knight we took captive. An experience Im sure youd know nothing about. Still, isn't she just precious?"
je "Still, as much as Id like to help you Helayna, there is sadly one tiny problem. I have no idea how to remove it."

"Helayna almost scowled. She had to calm herself and remember that perhaps she should not further antagonize the person who did this to her. That said, she didnt believe that excuse for a second."

hel "How do you not know?"

je "As I said, its not my invention. If anything, Im not even totally sure I understand the mechanics myself. We can perhaps take a look at it together. Though some other time."
je "I do have current engagements, after all."

"The pet at her feet let off a soft whimper. Helayna really did not want to think about what was going to happen to the girl once she and the painter left."

je "So, youre just going to have to make do with it on, dear."

scene cg183 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg183
pause 3

"She wanted to look up at glare into Jezera's eyes. If anyone could be said to be her captor, it was Jezera. And at that moment, she was so afraid of looking up and being caught on her body, or worse whatever depraved game she was playing with her captive, left her unable to meet her eye."
"Helayna nodded as politely as she could muster and almost ducked out of the room. Maybe she could try her hand at training again? Already though, she knew how it would end..."

je "One might almost think I was having an effect on her"

scene black with fade

"Helayna would spend the rest of her day locked on the singular task of honing her skills. Afterall, without Rowan around, what was there to do but try to focus on her rusted skills as much as circumstances allowed."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan walked into the empty throne room, cracking his neck. Hed been ordered to come right after he finished with the days war preparations."

ro "You wanted to see me, Jezera?"

je "Yes, yes, come in. Its about your strumpet. She came and visited me today."

ro "Helayna?"

"Rowans eyebrow raised. Jezera talking to or talking about Helayna was bad news."

je "Indeed. You are aware that shes been trouncing around in armor trying to restore her sword arm, yes?"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve


if all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence'] > all_actors['alexia'].relation:
    je "One has to keep track of what their loved ones are doing and who theyre doing it with."


show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan guarded his tongue. It was clear that she had something of import to say, but if he let her question him as she wished, hed probably never hear it."

ro "Im aware as of this morning. Did she tell you why she came to visit you?"

je "Besides my charming personality? Shes been having trouble with her ring apparently."

"Jezera went into detail explaining what had happened before. Of course, she hadnt spared the detail about the pet at her feet. But, at this point it hardly shocked Rowan. For better or for worse her usual antics had lost much of their power to surprise him."
"Still...Helayna was having problems training while wearing the ring. Why hadnt she told him in the morning?"

je "Theres one other thing. That girl of yours spent an awful lot of time staring at the waif at my feet. Longer than mere curiosity would dictate."

"He sighed. So this was the reason she wanted to speak to him..."

ro "Wouldnt that just be an effect of the ring? Anything remotely erotic gets her in a state."

je "Well, it was certainly a factor. But, lust and submissive inclinations are not the same thing. If it was just the lust she would have responded more strongly at different moments. You should trust me on this one. Im good at picking these things out."

ro "I dont doubt your experience."

"He held his tongue. Surely, this wasnt going where he thought this was going..."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Rowan, Rowan, Rowan. I cant believe you dont see these things the way I do."
je "That girl pines to be a submissive, even if she doesnt know it yet."

"His eyebrows narrowed into a glare. A rare show of backbone."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "we have our pact, demon. I will serve as you wish. But, youve already done enough to Helaya. I wont remain silent if you choose to do anything else to her. Consider how far Ive proven willing to go for Alexia."

"As if to further emphasize the point, he put his hand on his sword handle. Though he kept his head bowed somewhat."

je "Always the hero, huh? Well dont worry. Im just a friendly helper. I wont do anything to her at all."
je "After all, you will."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"He raised his head, looking at her eye to eye. Did she intend to force him into playing one of Jezeras little games with her?"

ro "I will?"

je "Consider this."
je "You have this girl, pretty thing that she is, and youre her universe. Right now, she eats, sleeps, and breathes Rowan. Sucks too, I suppose. Throwing herself at her training? Submissive tendencies emerging?"

"She looked off into the middle distance. It was almost wistful."

je "You can make Helayna into anything youd like. Anything at all. Shed only love you all the more for it."
je "Make her your slave? Your fanatic? Your personal footstool? Maybe give her to Alexia as a present?"
je "If I was in your place, Id already have a training regiment prepared for her."

"In his head, he retorted that this was because he was not her. He was, however, wise enough not to vocalize it in this context."

ro "Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Ill keep that in mind."

je "Dont do it for my sake. Or even yours. Do it for hers!"
je "She doesnt have the focus to be the knight she was before. Shes desperate to be useful to you. The only way you can make her happy is making her your slave."

"Rowan pondered this as he returned to his room. He hadnt seen Helayna in the field. Perhaps this was all nonsense. Perhaps, he should visit her while she trains? But...what if Jezera was right?"

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show helayna 2 happy at midright with dissolve

"The castle was dark now. When Rowan arrived, he found Helayna curled up under the sheets, vergining on sleep. She groggily turned to him, rubbing her eyes."

hel "My love, youre back. It was later than I expected."
hel "Is something wrong?"

"He sat down on the bed and removed his clothing, piece by piece."

show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

ro "Not a thing, Beautiful. Not a thing."
ro "How was training?"

hel "It went very well. Ill be back to fighting shape in no time. You will see."

"Rowan nodded and laid down. He felt a pair of soft hands working their way around his bare midriff into a soft hug."

ro "I will. Someday soon, Ill join you out on the training field. We can spar together."


if helaynaRelationship == 0:
    ro "Just like old times."


hel "Oh. I...I look forward to it. Greatly."

show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

"His ears perked up. Was there a hint of fear in her voice?"

show helayna 2 aroused at midright with dissolve

"That thought was banished by a more pressing reality. She was exploring his body, letting her digits pour over his chiseled chest. There was no mistaking what she wanted. It was what she wanted every night she could get it."

hel "My love...do you want to?"

scene black with fade

"Rowan made love to her before they slept. The sounds of their bodies echoed down the hall, no matter how much he tried to keep quiet. In his arms she felt so...malleable..."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('back_for_seconds', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week>=16', 'week<=34', 'jezNTR'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg14")
    event('resistance_futile',triggers="week_end", conditions=('week == 11',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)

label back_for_seconds:




if alexiaSeparateRoom:
    scene bg7 with fade
else:
    scene bg9 with fade


show alexia necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia was rummaging through her closet, searching for the days outfit, when she was surprised by the sudden appearance of a maid in the doorway. When had she even gotten in? The maid was a meek girl with braided red hair and freckles."
"Alexia threw her hands over her body, covering her nakedness."

show alexia necklace naked shocked at midleft with dissolve

maid "Mistress Jezera would like you to join her in the parlor for a lunchtime tea shortly."

"The girl didnt even look at her creamy nudity before turning and starting down the hallway. She left the housewife to close the door after her. "

show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia, shivered slightly. The prospect of a teatime chat with Jezera could be...dangerous."


if alexia_and_her_demon_book == 3:
    "Alexia still remembered the last time shed sat with Jezera for tea. Or at least she remembered part of it. Hazy visions of her body dancing and swaying in the air under Jezeras hungry watchful eyes."
    if alexia_has_sex_with_jezera_during_demon_book:
        "Then what came afterwards. Soft feminine fingers exploring her. A tongue against her slit. Her tongue against another slit. Things she should never have enjoyed."
    else:
        "It had been providence that shed had the willpower to leave before anything...untoward happened. Still, the thought of what the demoness might have done to her still lingered in the back of her mind."
        "And Jezera wanted her company once again..."


"Alexia sighed, rifling quickly through the closet to find something to cover herself with. Then she rushed down the hall, seeking to catch up to the redheaded maid."

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "I have a message that I want you to bring back to Lady Jezera."

menu:
    "Make an excuse.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Please tell the lady that I deeply apologize, but I will not be able to attend today. I have urgent business that I need to focus on, and I beg her leave to allow me to complete my needed tasks, for the good of the war effort."
        "Jezera wasnt going to be happy about this, but so long as it was sugar coated properly, Alexia hoped that she wouldnt earn the womans wrath."
        maid "Ar...are you certain about this? The mistress will not be pleased."
        "The look in the girls eyes told Alexia that this displeasure was very likely to affect the girl personally. Still, she had to remain resolute. "
        al "I am certain. It really cannot work today with the current schedule. Please give her my fondest regards."
        "The maid nodded and left to deliver the message. Clearly it must have worked, since Alexia heard nothing more of the manner for the rest of the day. No angry rants, no further insistence on her attendance, not even a passive aggressive reply."
        "Still there was a moment where she was almost certain she heard Jezera fuming from her room as she passed by. Alexia felt a strange stirring of pride at that."

        $ change_relation('jezera', -2)
        return
    "Accept the command.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Please tell her that I humbly accept her invitation and will be along in a timely manner."
        "The maid smiled softly. She looked almost relieved."
        maid "Of course, madam Alexia. I will tell the mistress to expect you. She will be most pleased to hear of your attendance. I believe she was looking forward to it."
        "The maid returned to Jezeras room, leaving Alexia to wonder if shed made the right choice."

        if all_actors['alexia'].relation - all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence'] > 10:
            "She brought a hand to the amulet around her neck softly."
            al "This would be much easier if you were here today, Rowan. I never know what to do around those two"
        else:
            "She tried to think about her husband and her vows to him, but the longer she thought about her upcoming visit, the harder it was to stop from blushing."

        jump secondsTea

label secondsTea:

scene bg18 with fade
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with moveinleft

"Alexia walked into Jezeras room and found the blue woman sitting on a small wooden chair at a low table. Jezera happily waved to her as soon as she arrived, as if the two were a pair of friends having a casual sit in."
"She also noted that the red haired maid from earlier was still hovering around, still maintaining her eyes to the ground. Only now she had a unmistakeable soft pinkish hew to her cheeks."
"Then Alexia noticed an issue."

al "Is there nowhere for me to sit, my lady?"

"There wasnt another chair in the entire room. Well, a large one near the back, but it was obviously unsuited for this kind of lunchtime nicety."

je "Nowhere to...Oh. Oh, of course. How silly. I must have forgotten to bring up something as simple as another chair in all my excitement."


if all_actors['alexia'].relation - all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence'] > 10:
    "Alexia furrowed her brow softly. This had to be some sort of trick or power play. She didnt trust it for the moment. Still, there was little to be done in the situation."
    "She had a sneaking suspicion that if she tried to insist on a chair be brought, that Jezera would wave her concern off."
else:
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia instantly turned a shade pinker. She had no illusions that this was actually an accident. It was no doubt meant to force Alexia to sit at the other womans feet. The mental image was...effecting."

je "We must have somewhere for our poor darling guest to sit. It would be so rude otherwise."
je "Ive got it!"
je "Would you be a dear and get some of the cushions from the armoire? The red velvet ones. If I lack a chair for the poor girl, the least I can do is provide somewhere comfortable for her to recline."

maid "Of course, Mistress."

"Alexia eyed the cushions wearily, but had little choice but to kneel down on them. Trying her best to maintain enough height to come close to matching her host at the table."


scene cg1022 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg1022
show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind cg1022
pause 3

"In this position, if she stopped forcing herself up towards the table for a second, then shed be practically kneeling at Jezeras feet."
"The maid, Amelia, soon came around with tea. Of course, it tasted delicious. A fine black that must have come from the twins private stores directly."
"Alexia sipped the drink down and laughed along at the conversation. She couldnt show her discomfort with the situation."
"Alexia would occasionally catch a glimpse of Jezera putting a hand on Amelias thigh, or otherwise catching a glance at the girls behind whenever her skirt would ride up from some action. However, she just couldnt connect the dots of their relationship."
"Eventually the conversation turned, of all things, to stories from their hometowns."

je "So, there was this old woman in my hometown who Id talk to sometimes. She was quite wealthy, so it quite literally paid to be in her favour. And she had this majestic story."
je "See, she was born a commoner."

"Alexia felt the weight of Jezeras gaze on her."

je "She eventually married this merchant. From an entire family of merchants. They ran all sorts of trade ships running to and from Travelers Rest. Nice enough man, I was told. She said they were happy together."
je "Then he died. Pirates, I think? Perhaps minotaurs. It was some time, and you humans are all so fragile."
je "Anyway, she was to be left with his entire fortune. It was riches to last many a mortal lifetime. Only there was a problem. His older brother was also a merchant, and he laid claim to the fortune as well."

"Alexia almost unconsciously lowered back into her cushion, temporarily distracted from Jezeras power plays by the story."

je "She couldnt fight him for influence with his own family as the judge. She couldnt run away with the money, since so much of it was tied to property and that paper nonsense you humans use."
je "So she...actually, no. Lets play a little game first. Fun, no? What would you do in that situation? How would you protect your newly acquired wealth?"

"Alexia paused. What would she do in that situation? Alexia had never dealt with matters of inheritance and intrigue before shed come to Bloodmeen. She was a housewife, damnit."

al "May I think about that for a moment, mlady?"

je "Why of course. I want to see the little gears in your mind turn."

"Jezera leaned back into her seat, taking a sip of tea and letting out a sigh."

je "Though, perhaps youd be kind enough to help me something. These boots are just murder on my feet. Heels are a curse I have to bear too often."
je "Would you be a good girl and take them off for me?"

"Alexia blushed softly, briefly broken from her line of thought."
"The optics of such a request were...less than benign. She glanced backwards to where Amelia stoically stood. Still, she had no grounds to refuse. And it was an innocuous request."

al "Oh. Um, of course."






"Jezera crossed her legs, placing her right leg close to Alexia. For the first time, Alexia noticed that her head was nearly level with the other womans raised foot. It was humbling."
"Wordlessly, she took the foot and undid the laces, letting the boot fall to the ground at her side."
"Jezera re-crossed her legs, giving Alexia the other boot to remove. Alexias fingers trembled as she undid the laces and removed the boot. For the briefest second, her hands touched the sole of Jezeras foot. It was hard not to dwell on..."

je "So did you arrive at an answer to what you would do about the inheritance."

"She snapped to get Alexias attention. Alexia looked up, almost gasping. How had she gotten so distracted?"

al "I believe so."

"She breathed in and rose slightly to face Jezera on a more even level. "

al "I think I would fight for what was mine. Im not Rowan, and Im not much of a soldier. But, if I had money, I could pay for someone who was. Force them to back down."

je "Not a bad answer, I suppose. Certainly more ambitious than Id expect from a human girl with less...potential. But it has a problem. "
je "Youd only have your own money to hire sellswords with. He could go to your same sellswords and offer then whatever you were paying them plus extra."
je "Thats the problem with sell swords. You can never trust them. Liars, cheats, and backstabbers, the lot of them. Though, they can be useful in the right circumstance."

al "Then what did the woman do?"

je "Simple. She married the brother."

al "She...married him?"

je "Exactly. She was still young and pretty. He didnt have a wife. So the minute he put in his claim, she offered to make it easy by tying the knot."
je "Of course, she poisoned him a year later. She couldnt just take his earlier disrespect lying down, so to speak. However, once he was gone, she had the wisdom to secure both brothers fortunes before anyone else could lay a claim."
je "Once you expand the possibilities, youd be astonished what power a woman of intelligence and beauty can amass."
je "My foot still aches. Be a dear and massage it for me, wont you darling?"

"Alexia felt the urge to protest rise, but it was silenced by a leering glance from Jezera. She was in control here. Alexia mumbled softly to herself, but grabbed the foot that was offered it, and softly rubbed all over it."
"It was strangely soft. Feminine. She noted to herself just how little it felt like her husbands foot."

je "Still, your idea, the mercenaries, had potential. Perhaps he might have been able to pay higher then you, but there is always a counterplay to that move."

al "A counter?"

je "Of course! Just, fuck the mercenary captain. Then it doesnt matter how much more he offers. So long as one of his subordinates doesnt off him. Haha."

"Alexia gasped. The idea was so lewd. Still, it brought back memories of the way she might perk up her breasts when making a request from one of the local men in town, and of course of all the eyes on her when shed dance by the firelight."
"Once more, conversation with Jezera had distracted her. Without focusing on keeping control of herself, shed been getting steadily more absorbed with rubbing the other womans foot. Her fingers and thumbs lavished attention into her skin."
"There was a brief pause in the conversation. Alexias eyes slipped lower to the bare foot in front of her. Her lips parted slightly. A passing thought ran through her head. A vague curiosity that shed never thought herself capable of."
"What did Jezeras foot taste like?"

je "Youre staring, darling."

"Alexia started to gasp out some kind reply, but Jezera simple leaned down, covering her mouth with a single finger."

je "You almost look like you want to give them a kiss. Theres no shame in that. Youre not the first girl whose wanted that. Why dont you give my foot a small peck. Try it."
je "Maybe. Just maybe. Youll like it."

"Alexia still couldnt muster the words to speak. Jezera was right. Alexia knew it. She did want to try it. She did want to lean down and kiss her foot."
"Rowans words rang in her temples. She shouldnt trust the twins. They were always up to something. What would he say if she knew she was so much as considering this?"


if alexia_has_sex_with_jezera_during_demon_book:
    "Dark images clouded her mind once more. The night shed taken tea with Jezera. The time shed tasted the other womans pussy. Kneeling here, in this moment, she could almost taste it again on the tip of her tongue."
else:
    pass


menu:
    "Get out of there.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene bg18 with fade
        show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "I"
        je "Thats right. Theres nothing wrong with you wanting to"
        al "I...I have to go."
        "Without warning Alexia rose to her feet. Her cheeks were burning bright bright red. Jezera tried to calm her down. Told her everything was alright. None of it had any effect. Alexia stormed to the door, now nearly bursting with tears."
        "She slammed the door shut behind her as she left. In the process, she left a slightly shocked Jezera sighing in her chair."
        hide alexia with moveoutleft
        je "And I was so close this time too"
        je "I suppose this is my punishment for getting overconfident. Isnt that right Amelia?"
        ame "Yes, mistress. Anything you say, mistress."
        je "Exactly. Now then, join me girl. I have some frustrations to relieve"

        if alexiaSeparateRoom:
            scene bg7 with fade
        else:
            scene bg9 with fade

        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia jumped on her bed, nearly sobbing. It wasnt anything that shed actually done. It wasnt the temptress words. It was the fact that for one brief moment there, shed considered going along with what Jezera said."
        "In that moment, just turning off her mind for one brief second and doing what the other woman said had seemed so easy."
        "If she didnt watch herself around Jezera, next time would she have done what Jezera wanted? What would Rowan say if he found out? Alexia definitely didnt want to think about that bit."
        return

    "Give in." if NTR == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump secondsSex

label secondsSex:

$ alexiaSecondsSex = True
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)






"Alexia leaned down, barely even able to construct a coherent thought. There was something almost sweet smelling about Jezeras blue skin. Was it because of her demonic powers? "
"Then she gave Jezeras foot a soft peck. It was tepid. But, without even being prompted further, it was followed by another. And another. Just like that, Alexia was lost in a cloudy haze, kneeling beneath Jezera and kissing her feet."
"She told herself earlier that shed be stronger then this. And yet, here she was. Her cheeks burned with shame, but she didnt stop kissing."
"Jezera leaned back in her chair and turned her attention to her tea. It was almost as if Alexia was too beneath her notice to hold a conversation like this."
"Once more, the dynamic continued until what had first been unthinkable had again become routine. Her soft pecks turned to fuller deeper kisses. It was like the smaller, weaker, kisses wouldnt satisfy her anymore."
"But, it didnt stop there either."

je "Aww, did you just lick my foot? I didnt even tell you to do that, girl."

"Alexia noticed what had happened. Jezera was right. Without even thinking about it, shed just run her tongue not just over the dominant womans foot, but even part of the way up her leg."
"She lowered her eyes. She felt weak. Pathetic. Why was she doing this?"

je "I didnt tell you to stop now, did I? Keep going?"

"And just like that, she was back at it. Only this time there was nothing tepid or even restrained about it. Now framed as an order, there was a net for Alexia to fall back on."
"She wasnt furiously tounging this other womans leg because she wanted to. Because she was too weak to resist. She didnt have a choice. It was so easy to just give in and obey when given that lifeline."
"Her tongue worked hard, lapping at Jezeras heels like a dog. Her nose was assaulted by a scent coming from between Jezeras legs."
"Among the few thoughts that pierced the vale was another step of curiosity. What would it taste like if she raised her head ever so slightly."
"She barely paid attention to the fact that she had an audience. That Amelia, the maid, was watching her from her corner silently. If shed bothered to pay attention, she might even notice the girls breath starting to grow shallower."
"Jezera though? It seemed like Jezera was paying less attention than anyone. She moved her feet around with seemingly no regard for where it would be comfortable for Alexia."
"It forced her to crane her neck up and down to follow along Jezeras foot."
"There was something strange about the womans indifference. It made her heart beat faster. It made Alexia want to lick and lick until Jezera noticed her. It made her want to lick until she was worth being noticed."
"It must have been more then ten minutes before Alexia worked up the heart to do what she really wanted. What her body was aching for."
"She ran her tongue along Jezeras foot, only instead of stopping below her knee, she kept on going, this time rising closer to Jezeras inner thigh."
"She was running entirely on instinct now."
"Only, Jezera didnt let her. Alexia was stopped, within mere inches of the other womans sex, by Jezeras hand on her head. She almost whined."

je "Uh uh uh. I didnt say you could go that far now, did I?"

"Alexia flushed crimson. She tried to mumble out some kind of apology, but she was far too mortified to even speak."

je "Though...I think I have an idea."

"Jezera leaned back in her chair. She was flashing an evil smirk. Like a predator who her prey right where she wanted it."
"If Alexia could even think properly, shed be forced to admit there was something intoxicating about being viewed under those eyes."

je "I want you too...hrm...lets see. I want you to take off your dress, and then kneel straight up with your legs spread and your hands behind your head."

"She snapped her fingers."

"Alexia gasped softly, a moment of sanity returning. Was she really doing this? Had she really almost done that? Maybe, she should just go now?"

scene cg203 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg203
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg203
pause 3

"As she thought all that, her hands were shakily undoing her dress, letting it fall off her body and exposing her undergarments to the temptress. Jezera smiled, especially when she caught sight of the dark patch on the front of Alexias panties."
"Alexia straightened her back, adopting the posture Jezera had specified. Hands on the back of her head, kneeling, but with her knees spread apart. Raised from the ground. It was humiliating, like a display position. That meant it was arousing too."
"And that was before, Jezera raised her leg, placing it between Alexias spread thighs. Her foot just hovered there. Inches from Alexias crotch. It was as though it was bathing in the warmth of it. Alexia whimpered softly."

je "Oh, youre adorable. Youre practically shivering. Isnt it cute, Amelia?"

"The maid didnt respond. She merely kept her eyes on the ground, blushing dark red."

je "I bet your body is just...aching...for me to raise my foot just a bit. Only a little bit. To let you rub that dripping pussy all over it. You cant hide it from me."

"She couldn't. Her body was practically squirming with need. Squirming with helplessness."

je "Beg for me for it. Maybe if you ask me nicely, Ill let you grind that greedy little cunt of yours all over my foot."

menu:
    "Debase herself":
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "There was no hesitation left in Alexia. All of her caution, all of her shame, all of her dignity had dripped out between her legs. When her voice raised, it was hoarse with desperation."
        al "Please. I. Please, I need it. Please let me rub myself against you"
        "Jezera grinned wide, flashing her teeth. But, she simply raised her finger, ticking it back and forth in a disappointed gesture."
        je "One more time. Its Mistress Jezera."
        "Alexia squealed pathetically, but otherwise offered no further resistance."
        al "Please please please, Mistress Jezera. Please let me rub myself against you..."
    "Try to fight it.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia still had a lingering sense of hesitation. A feeling that this wasnt right. She was still whimpering and squirming. She didnt even change her posture. Yet, part of her was still fighting."
        al "I. Please. Im not going...I cant"
        "Jezera leaned down, looking her dead in the eyes. Naked, submissive, helpless. It was so hard for Alexia to match her gaze for even a second."
        je "I think you can. I think you will."
        al "Please...no.I."
        je "Or, perhaps I should tease you more and more and more, until you break. Until your little cunny cant stand it anymore. You cant resist me."
        "She smirked softly."
        je "Youre going to beg, Alexia. The question is, are you going to do this the easy way, or the hard way?"
        "Alexia gasped, but otherwise didnt respond. She knew what Jezera said was the truth. She couldnt resist her. Not now. Not like this."
        al "Please. I. Please, I need it. Please let me rub myself against you"
        "Jezera grinned wide, flashing her teeth. But, she simply raised her finger, ticking it back and forth in a disappointed gesture."
        je "One more time. Its Mistress Jezera."
        "Alexia squealed pathetically, but otherwise offered no further resistance."
        al "Please please please, Mistress Jezera. Please let me rub myself against you..."

je "Well there we go. Wasnt that easy?"


scene cg204 with fade
pause 3

"Before Alexia could respond, Jezera pushed her foot up ever so slightly. Now it was digging into her pussy, making it ever so easy for Alexia to grind into it. To rub into it. To throw her pussy against as though she were an animal in heat trying to get off."
"Alexia gasped loudly at the sensation. Jezeras foot was so soft. Shed never even considered doing something like this before. Fucking another persons foot. Another womans foot. It was so shameful. So degrading. But, why did it feel so good."
"Jezera didnt even work. She didnt move her foot. It was as though any further effort on her part was beneath her. She regarded Alexia, in all her open sluttyness, with something between amusement and disgust. A potent emotional hammer."
"Alexia ground and ground until she was lost in the motion. Her hips pumped and thrusted, trying to eek out every last drop of stimulation it could get from contact with the other woman."
"The bottom of her panties were brushed to the side by the motion, just so she could a little more stimulation. Drops of wetness, Alexias juices, dripped down the side of Jezeras foot, pooling at her heel. They made a tiny dripping sound when they hit the cushion."

scene cg205 with dissolve
pause 3

"Time seemed to lose meaning. The passing from moment to moment was defined first and foremost by the rise of pressure between her legs. Like a tide rolling in and receding, but coming in higher each time. The tide rose and rose with each mewl from her lips and each desperate buck of her hips."
"It seemed to go on forever. Part of Alexia wanted it to go on forever."
"Of course, it ended how these things so often do. There was a flash of pleasure and then a plateau of powerful waves coursing throughout her body. Alexia squealed loudly into the air as she came just from riding Jezeras stationary foot."
"Jezera smiled."
"Exhausted, she fell to the ground, nearly curling up at the foot of Jezeras chair. She whimpered softly. That had been draining. Physically yes, but emotionally more than anything."

scene bg18 with fade
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with moveinleft

"Which is why it felt so strange when her hair was parted by the brush of a hand through it. Was Jezera...petting her? And if so, why did it feel good? Why did it make her feel, if anything, somewhat comforted."
"Alexia groaned softly. This was wrong. Everything was wrong. She was a married woman. Rowans wife. What was she doing, cooing at the feet of this woman half naked like some pet?"

je "Adorable. Simply the cutest. I knew you had that in you. "


if alexia_has_sex_with_jezera_during_demon_book:
    je "Of course, there was that earlier, incident. But, I think its oh so much more an interesting experience when youre not half a zombie. "
else:
    pass


je "I think that works wonders as a start to the afternoon, but I was intending for more amusements then that."

"She scritched Alexias scalp softly."

je "If you want, you can stay. You did so seem to want to taste me earlier, after all"

"Alexia, slowly backed away, still crawling on the ground. Jezeras hand reached out slightly as the girl pulled from her grasp."
"She gasped loudly, trying to catch her breath. Trying to catch her thoughts. Shed just...shed just...Alexias cheeks burned."

al "No...I, uh...I cant, uh"

je "Sure you can. Can you really tell me that it wouldnt be oh so much fun? Just spending the day as my little playtoy? If you hate the idea so much, then what was that a moment ago?"

"Alexia backed to the door slowly. Jezera, perhaps, could have easily stopped her. Yet, the demoness held back. She almost seemed satisfied with the days progress."

al "Please. I. Uh."

"Without even managing the illusion of polite niceties, Alexia burst through the door of the room, forcing herself back into her dress as she ran down the hallway. She was trying to get anywhere, anywhere at all, if it meant being out of that room."

hide alexia with moveoutleft

"The smile never left Jezeras face for a moment."

je "A pity. Shes going to miss the best part. Ah well. There is always next time after all."

"She beckoned to Amelia."

je "Over here, doll. I think I have a few urges to relieve."


$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', 3)
$ alexiaUnfaithful = True
$ alexiaJezeraSex =+ 1

return






label resistance_futile:


scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Of late, sleep had often not come to Rowan easily. With so many matters on his mind, and so many of his ideals being challenged, he was frequently left tossing and turning."
"Today, the subject on his restless mind was an event from earlier. Hed been down in the cellars speaking to the goblin that runs them, a surely creature older than half the vintages, when Jezera interjected asking for him to bring up a bottle."
"Once more his attempts to catalog supplies had been thwarted by alcoholism."
"Putting aside his feelings towards her less than diligent management, it left him with a nagging question. Just what exactly was the amulet she had forced him to to wear, and what did it do?"
"Clearly Jezera was able to communicate with him through the amulet, as demonstrated by her earlier... interruption."
"It was also able to cause pain at times. Less than a day after being forced to wear it, hed tried to take it off. Not only did he find himself strangely incapable of it, but within seconds he was writhing in agony."
"Andras had come up to check afterwards, though probably mainly to laugh at him."
"He lightly brushed the magical artifact with his finger. What had really piqued his interest today was the fact that shed known he was down in the cellars at all. He hadnt told anyone he was going down and hadnt been spotted on his way down."
"At least he didn't think so."
"Did that mean she could locate him anywhere, or at least anywhere in the castle?"
"If so, Rowan considered what else could it do? She hadnt seemed to know what had been going on in the conversation with the surely old cellar keeper, but the idea that she might be able to overhear him whenever she wanted gave Rowan pause."
"Jezeras busybody ears listening into his private moments with Alexia."
"His musing was broken up by a knock on the door. It was a maid coming to check in on him for the night. Rowan almost shooed her away before an idea struck him."
"It might be risky, but there was one very simple way to test if Jezera was able to listen in on him. A way to ease that little drumbeat of paranoia. Attempt some kind of obvious scheme and see if she knew about it."
"If she did know, then hed have proof she could use the amulet to overhear him. If she didnt, well that was one step closer to his eventual freedom. Still, there was all kinds of risks involved. What would the twins do when they did find it out?"
"He coughed loudly."

maid "Did you need something from me, sir?"

menu:
    "Test the amulets power.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Actually yes, stay and talk for a moment."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "The maid shifted her glance sideways, but otherwise obeyed without complaint."
        maid "Yes, sir."
        ro "Youre Rosarian, aren't you? The red hair gives it away."
        maid "Rastadel itself, sir. Spent most of my life there. The sky outside town was so vividly blue. I think Ive almost forgotten it by now."
        ro "It really is quite lovely. But, how did you end up this far north? You were taken as a prisoner, I assume?"
        "The maid went into a fairly long story about how she was taken from her village. Her name was Amelia and shed been taken on an orcish raid. Rowans heart ached."
        "Still, he sensed a bit of easing in her posture. Shoulders relaxing, arms uncrossing. It was working."
        "After awhile, she joined him on the bed. There was still a discomfort there. Perhaps she thought he meant to take her to bed? Regardless, over the next forty minutes or so the two got well acquainted."
        ro "Do you work in a specific wing?"
        maid "No no, all over the castle, sir."
        ro "Even Jezeras chambers?"
        "She blushed softly."
        maid "Mistress Jezera is very particular about who is allowed to clean up her room. Far more so than Master Andras."
        ro "So you arent allowed in?"
        maid "No, I am. Im one of the ones she likes, I suppose."
        "She didnt quite meet his gaze. Almost as if there was something she wasnt saying."
        ro "What do you think of her?"
        "He was testing, probing. Seeing if she could be trusted. There were some things she was holding back, a consequence of living in a castle like this. But, there was a genuine connection."
        maid "If I told you, would you promise not to take it to the mistress?"
        ro "I see. We neednt talk about anything that might get you in trouble. That said, Im pretty curious about her myself. In fact, I suspect that if I learn more about her, it might be the key to returning to that Rosarian sky that was so blue."
        "The maid nodded."
        ro "So if you ever hear anything around her or see any documents in her room then perhaps it might not be such a bad thing for me to hear about it. After all, I dont plan to go home alone."
        "The maid nodded softly, but otherwise didnt reply. Still, all estimations seemed to suggest that she was answering in the affirmative. She really did seem to dislike, perhaps even hate, the purple demoness."
        "A short while later, the girl left to continue her duties. Rowan sat back down in bed, continuing to fail to sleep. If Jezera really could overhear conversations, there would be no way shed take an action like that lying down."
        "And if she couldnt? Well, then he might have just gained an informant with access to her room. All in all a win-win situation."
        "He smiled softly."
        scene bg6 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        "Rowan couldnt be surprised when less then two hours later he was called to the throne room. He also couldnt be surprised to see his mistress sitting on the throne looking pretty livid."
        "But, what he was pretty surprised about was that the maid from before, Amelia, was naked and curled up around Jezeras foot."
        "She got right to the point."
        je "Rowan, did you seriously try to set up one of the castle maids to spy on me? Without even bribing her? Without even fucking bribing her? Just how stupid are you?"
        "Rowan had to force himself not to smile. This next part wasnt going to be fun."
        ro "I think it would be pretty stupid of me to try to spy on you in this place. You own this castle."
        je "Dont play dumb with me, boy. I know what you did."
        "Jezera stared daggers at him."
        je "The first thing the little slut did after leaving your room is come right to me and tell me what you did. Are you really this stupid?"
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan opened his mouth to speak and then fell silent. Well, that plan had just gone down the drain. If she knew without even having to use the amulet, then this proved nothing. The whole plan was a wash."
        "Suffice to say, Rowan had never actually counted court politics as one of his foremost skill sets."
        je "Heres the part I dont get. Why would you ever think such an amateur scheme would work? Do you really think that I dont vet the people who have access to my room?"
        je "Vet very extensively."
        "Rowan glanced at the naked girl. Suddenly, he has a sneaking suspicion what exactly about Jezera it was that Amelia had been so reluctant to talk about earlier."
        ro "I see. I suppose I didnt trust my confidant carefully enough. I submit to whatever punishment you think is worthwhile."
        "He lowered his head slightly. The throne room was silent for a moment. Then, of all things, Jezera started to laugh."
        show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
        je "Frankly, I dont know whether I should send you to the dungeons, or give you pointers for how to make less of an ass of yourself when scheming."
        je "First of all, you take your time and spy on potential informants. You dont trust people who you dont have under your thumb. Didnt you even think about getting blackmail material or something?"
        "She sighed, and straightened her face."
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        je "Look, just this one time I will be lenient. Frankly, if I were in your unfortunate boots, Id probably have tried some nonsense like that too. Only, better, of course."
        je "This time youre leaving with a warning. If I hear that youve been trying to get the help to spy on me again, I will not hesitate to refer the matter to my brother. He is less inclined to chuckle at sedition then I am. We clear?"
        ro "Yes mistress."
        je "Good, good. Off with you."
        "Jezera rose from her throne and walked towards the door. She yawned loudly the entire time. Rowan, meanwhile, stood in place for a few moments processing. Perhaps it might have been smarter to let that particular plot bake for a little bit longer."
        hide jezera with moveoutright
        scene black with fade
        "Still, despite the fact that hed learned nothing of note about the amulet, hed gained valuable insight about the bonds that kept him here."
        "He sighed inwardly and made the way through the darkened corridors of the castle back to his room. He wouldnt be a prisoner forever. Not if he could help it."
        return
    "Its too risky for now.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "No no, my head is in the clouds is all."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan faked a smile. As quickly as his resistant flight of fancy had appeared, it ended."
        "The consequences of getting in trouble were too dire. The benefits too marginal. Perhaps he might try to fight the twins influence one day. But if he did, it would need to be a better thought out plan."
        maid "I understand, sir. Thinking of home is an easy trap. I cant say I havent fallen into it myself of late."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "The maid departed soon. Rowans brow sunk again the moment she left. Once more he was left alone with naught but his thoughts. Would he ever be free again?"
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('rowan_goes_hunting', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', 'castle.morale > 40', 'avatar.wounds == 0',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

    event('complete_chaos', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('jezera_has_been_spending_money', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', 'castle.treasury >= 50'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)



    event('learning_about_goblins', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=6',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg19")


label rowan_goes_hunting:



$ amuletAndHunting = True
$ avatar.add_exp(50)

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan intro necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Phew, is that it?"

"Rowan double checked the list of tasks and the messages he'd been given. He couldn't find anything else to do, today had gone remarkably smoothly and there hadn't been that much to do to begin with."

ro "It isn't even noon yet."

"He got up, stretched, and wondered what he should do with his unexpected free time."

scene black with fade
show rowan intro necklace neutral behind black

"After wandering the halls for a few minutes he found himself on the battlements and looking out into the forest nearby the mountain castle. His thoughts drifted back to when he would hunt game to keep Karst supplied."

ro "Yeah, why not?"

"He informed Alexia and his underlings of his plans. Then returned to his room to get his equipment before leaving the castle to go hunting. It felt a bit surreal to leave via the front gate rather than Jezera's portal."

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "(Hmm, at least three of them and they were here for some time.)"

show bg3 with sshake
show jezera displeased behind bg3

je "Rowan, what are you doing out of the castle?!"

"After being out for over an hour, Rowan was startled by Jezera's voice coming out of his amulet. She'd contacted him while he'd been checking the tracks he had been following for a good fifteen minutes which sent him into a brief panic."

je "If you don't say anything, I'm going to teleport you back here!"

"Finally he was able to get his wits back and properly place his hands on the amulet to speak to Jezera."

ro "I'm out hunting. There wasn't anything left to do in the castle, so I thought I'd try and get some game."

je "Oh, really? Why didn't you say anything before you left?"

ro "Actually I did tell Alexia, Skordred, Cla-Min-"

je "One moment...."

"Rowan found himself at a loss for what to say or do."

je "Alexia and Skordred have corroborated your story. I will let this slide for the moment, but next time you are going to leave, {i}tell me first{/i}."

ro "Uh, will do."

"He waited for a little while to see if Jezera would say anything else, but when he heard nothing he returned to his hunt."

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg3

if avatar.skill_roll("survival", 7, 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    ro "(One.)"
    "Rowan loosed his bow and quickly drew back the second arrow in his hand."
    ro "(Two.)"
    "Release, pull."
    ro "(Three.)"
    "Whistle, thunk, and the third elk fell."
    "The hunter stood and admired his handiwork. Three heartshots in five seconds, taking down the whole gang without giving any a chance to bolt."
    "He'd matched his best hunt from the siege of Karst, though at least this time it would be easier to get his kills back to the castle than it had been that night so many years ago."
    "After dragging the carcases together and sitting on the set, he contacted his mistress."
    ro "Jezera, do you think you could bring me back to the castle? I've got quite the haul. It should cover most of our food bill for some time."
    je "Ha, you underestimate orc appetites. But that doesnt mean your initiative isnt appreciated."
    je "Deliver it to our chef, and I'll make sure a hefty bonus awaits you in your room. "
    $ castle.morale += 5
    $ change_personal_gold(75)
    return

elif avatar.skill_roll("survival", 7, 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
    ro "(It's getting late.)"
    "Rowan figured that since evening was coming on it was time to return to the castle. He wasn't returning empty handed, as he'd killed a few rabbits that could be stewed later, but nothing that would make a real difference for the castle as it was."
    "Still, it was nice to dedicate an afternoon to something like this again."
    return
else:

    ro "Ah shit..."
    "This hunt had gone very poorly, as Rowan had run afoul of a large bear. While his skills allowed him to survive the experience with all his limbs still attached, he did suffer a nasty gash across his chest."
    "The injury forced him to return to the castle for the day, empty handed. "
    $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing",], "heavy_damage")
    return






label complete_chaos:




scene bg14 with fade
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

je "Ah, good morning, my hero."

an "Good, you're up servant."

"Rowan felt a sinking sensation in his stomach, he never met with both of the twins in the mornings like this."

ro "Alright, what's the bad news?"

"The twins looked at one another in surprise. This confirmation of his hunch didn't comfort their agent in the slightest."

je "Well, you see that while we don't normally want you to concern yourself with the day to day operations of the castle, today is a bit of an exception."
je "There will be a very important meeting today that demands the attention of both of us. In our absence, we are setting you the task of running everything in the meantime."

ro "Wha? Am I to continue with my usual duties as well?"

an "Of course. You will manage."
an "Oh, we'll also need you to coordinate the kitchens to prepare a banquet and I've got several hopeful soldiers arriving today that will need to be put through their paces."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"With each new task being set before him, Rowan's eyes grew wider and wider."

ro "I... I..."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Here is the day's schedule, I know you won't disappoint us. Good luck my hero."

hide andras with moveoutright
hide jezera with moveoutright

"Rowan was left dumbfounded, he couldn't believe what he was being ordered to do on such short notice."

scene black with fade

"What followed was complete chaos."
"Rowan desperately tried to coordinate everything and make emergency re-assignments and suspended projects in an attempt to keep the whole castle from collapsing under him."
"He managed to satisfy the twins for the time being, at the cost of enough stress to force him to take most of the next day of."
"It wasn't until the day after that he was finally able to complete his usual duties as steward and be prepared to go scouting again. This fiasco had cost him two full days."




return







label jezera_has_been_spending_money:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with moveinright

je "My hero, just dropping by to let you know that my work has necessitated spending some of the money in our treasury."

"The demoness handed Rowan a sheet of paper and then started to leave."

show jezera neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "10, 20, 5... what did you spend 50 gold on?!"

je "That doesn't concern you. You just need to adjust your plans with this expense in mind."

show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

je "I'm sure that won't be a problem."

hide jezera with moveoutright

"Rowan looked at where his mistress had been standing a moment before, then put his hand to his head and let out a long sigh."


$ castle.treasury -= 50

return






label learning_about_goblins:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

cla "Alright, what is it you wanted Rowan?"

ro "I've been hearing rumors about the goblins in Blackholt and was wondering if you could tell me anything about them?"

cla "'Fraid not. Those tribals still cling to the old ways."

ro "What do you mean?"

cla "How much do you know about goblin history?"

ro "Not much, I didn't have a reason to learn about goblins during the war. Never had to negotiate with them, you see."

"The merchant looked thoughtful for a moment, then plopped on the ground and extracted her pipe. She filled it while Rowan sat across from her, watching her patiently."

show clamin pipe at midright with dissolve

cla "There are two main groups of goblins."

"She lit the pipe and took a pull on it."

cla "The caravaners like me, who've abandoned the lands that our people once lived in and now move around the world as nomads, and the tribals like those in the Blackholt, who still want to live life in a way that doesn't exist anymore."
cla "Much of Rosaria once belonged to goblins and we called it our homeland. Humans have been slowly taking more and more of it away from the goblins. Today, some pockets and Blackholt are about all the goblins still have."

"Silence for a few moments as Cla-Min studied her audience through her red eyes, then puffed on her pipe again."

cla "The caravaners first left to try and find a new home for ourselves, but no one wanted goblins in their lands. Eventually we got so use to the roads that we just stayed on them."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "The tribals curse us and call us 'civilized'. They're just shortsighted, no idea how much better you can scheme when people at least tolerate you and you can move on if you need to."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "I take it then that you don't have much contact between the two groups?"

cla "Sometimes, but our caravan hasn't been anywhere near the Blackholt for years."

ro "Well, rumor has it that they've been reorganizing themselves and have a new leader; Tue-Row. Ever heard of him?"

"Cla-Min rolled her eyes while she thought about the name. Seeing as how she'd finished off what was in her pipe she started to knock it out on the nearby pillar."

cla "Goblin names are made up of your family name followed by your given name. The tribals use the name of their tribe instead of a family name, so this leader's tribe would be 'Tue'. That is one of the tribes in Blackholt."
cla "I haven't heard of a goblin called 'Row' before. In fact, I've never heard anyone use that name. Goblins usually stick to the same set of names; you'll see a Min in pretty much every caravan, if you get my meaning."

"Finished cleaning out her pipe, the green woman put it away and stood back up."

cla "That's about all I can tell you about this 'Tue-Row'."

ro "Thank you for the help. Even if you couldn't tell me anything specific, most of that I'd never heard of before."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla " No problem, Rowan. If you wouldn't mind returning a favor sometime, I'd really appreciate it. I'll even make sure to keep ears on the ground if anyone from my caravan is nearby Blackholt, just for you."


return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('wall_inspection', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 5',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg20")

    event('five_years_alone', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 30',), depends=('champion_statue_sculpting',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg20")

    event('what_is_precious_to_me', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 40',), depends=('five_years_alone',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg20")


label wall_inspection:


scene bg57 with fade

"At the end of lunch, Rowan had asked Skordred to show him the castle's defenses and familiarize himself with what would likely be his home for the foreseeable future. The dwarf had grumbled, but refused to let his boss go alone when he'd offered to do so."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show skordred neutral at midright with dissolve

"So, here they were walking the perimeter of the walls that had fallen to the six heroes seven years before Rowan took charge of it himself."

sk "As ye can plainly see, thar's only one entrance ta tha outer walls. Which is tha main gate at the end of a four hundred foot bridge. Tha rest is a sheer forty foot drop down walls and the cliffs of the dry lakebed."

"The dwarf pointed at several metal fittings spaced at even points around the walls."

sk "Though they're empty now, ballista are intended to be mounted at these points to drive back fools who seek to scale those walls with siege towers or ladders. The main bridge is equipped with catapult emplacements."

ro "Yes, I oversaw them being disassembled. As I recall, they were better built than the ones the Six Realms had, even without steel, so I made sure they were brought back with us to be studied."

sk "Hmph."

"The dwarf was silent for a moment and Rowan surveyed his surroundings, taking note of the statues lining the walls and realizing why they'd been bothering him since he'd arrived at Bloodmeen."

ro "Skordred, I don't think these statues were here back then. Do you know anything about them?"

sk "Aye, tha're the champions of chaos. Our heroes and the heralds of Kharos."

"Rowan took a closer look at one, a man with a surprisingly lifelike appearance and finely detailed physique. There was some weathering but, if he wasn't mistaken, the statue had been repaired or touched up recently. The next, an elven woman, was the same."

ro "Incredible, these are in far better condition than I would have thought. Where did they come from?"

sk "In tha days just before Karnas's death, I carefully took down each of them and hid them in a cave in the mountains thar."

ro "On your own?"

sk "Aye. I knew the end had come, I needed to save what I could so they could be returned when Bloodmeen was reborn. Some of the other builders left to return to our homelands, the rest stood and fought."

ro "Why didn't you fight?"

show skordred angry at midright with dissolve

"The dwarf was silent for a very long moment. When Rowan glanced at the Skordred he saw him mumbling something to himself over and over again while staring at the ground at his feet. One of his gold chains was now in his hand in a white knuckled grip."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Skordred?"

"Suddenly his muttering turned into loud screams!"

sk "I'm a builder, not a fighter! I'm a builder, not a fighter! I'm a builder, not a fighter!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan rushed forwards and put his hands on Skordred's own, forcing him to relinquish his trembling hands from the chain as a trickle of blood ran down them."

ro "Whoa there, calm down Skordred! It's over, what's done is done."

"The dwarf stared blankly at Rowan for a moment, then seemed to recognize the man and turned his head to the side before spitting on the ground."

sk "Let me go, ya monster."

"Doing as he was asked, the man took a step back. After a moment Skordred glanced down at his hands and seemed to see the blood for the first time. He grimaced, but otherwise didn't make a move."

ro "We should go inside so you can get that dressed."

show skordred neutral at midright with dissolve

sk "No, this is nothing. We will finish the inspection first, the one who leads Bloodmeen must know its defenses."

"Without another word on the sudden outburst or the statues that had inspired it, the two of them once again set off on their walk around the walls and the topic of the lecture moved onto the walls composition."

return





label five_years_alone:


scene bg57 with fade
show skordred neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

sk "... should help with that crick ya've had. But don't warry, I'll be with ya again-"

ro "Hello Skordred."

hide rowan
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show skordred angry at midright with dissolve

"The dwarf dropped his chisel in surprise and stepped back from one of the statues watching over the castle in shock."

sk "What're you doin here?!"

"He demanded, then stooped over to reclaim his tool, and pointed it angrily at Rowan as if it was his fault that it had been dropped."

ro "I'm going for a walk. Morning patrols of my home whenever I have the energy has been something of a ritual for me for many years now."

show skordred neutral at midright with dissolve

sk "Yer home? Pfah."

"He turned to the landscape surrounding the castle. Rowan did the same, waiting to see if Skordred would say anything else."

sk "Yar time here is nothing next to mine. Ya never saw this castle when it was at its greatest, or at its lowest."

ro "The twins told me they found you here when they first arrived at Bloodmeen. Where you here the whole time since it fell?"

sk "Aye. I alone watched over these walls as time took her toll. For five years I kept my vigil, never leaving these mountains."

ro "What did you do all that time?"

sk "Why do ya ask?"

ro "I wanted to get to know you, considering how important your work here is it's best to know your subordinates."

sk "Not only are ya a monster, yar also a nosey monster."

"Rowan glanced over at the man to see if he was still scowling. To Rowan's surprise he was not, instead his expression was calm and complaintive. However the hero also noted that his subordinate was also gently stroking the leg of the statue next to him."

sk "I was waiting, hoping, that I'd live to see the next lord come to claim Bloodmeen. The castle had to be ready, my works couldn't have all been for nothing."

"Abruptly Skordred turned away from the morning view and stomped away, back towards the interior."

ro "Where are you going?"

sk "To work! I have important duties to attend to."

hide skordred with moveoutright

ro "(Well, he's opening up to me a bit now. That's a start. I wonder if all that time by himself has unhinged him at all?)"

return





label what_is_precious_to_me:

scene bg20 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "Skordred?"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "(Wait, what happened here?)"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The workshop was in quite the state of disorder, with its owner nowhere to be seen. It looked as if the dwarf had been working on a sculpture, but it had fallen to the floor and fallen apart. No, this had been deliberately destroyed."

ro "(Oh.)"

"Looking closer, Rowan realized that this wasn't any statue, it was probably of him. That was his sword, another piece partially carved from the rock and probably his hair. There was nothing left of the face, that had been completely destroyed."

ro "(Okay, now I'm worried. Where is that dwarf?)"

scene black with fade

"After looking around and asking some of his staff, Rowan determined that Skordred had been missing for most of the day. The build and salvage teams were working alone, making this absence very uncharacteristic for their superior."

scene bg3 with fade

"He left Bloodmeen and headed into the forests, towards the mountains that Skordred had spent five years as a hermit. He didn't know exactly where the cave would be, but he was confident enough in his tracking skills that he'd find it eventually."

scene black with fade

"Luckily enough the dwarf hadn't exactly been hiding it, as there were clear wheel tracks running through the forest right up to the entrance."


scene cg467 with fade
show skordred neutral behind cg467
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg467
pause 3

"After giving a moment for his eyes to adjust to the dark interior, Rowan could see the dark dwarf sitting in the middle of a room surrounded by stones of various colours and sizes. The man was naked, facing away from him, his robes folded neatly to the side."

sk "Who be ye, who disturbs my sanctuary?"

ro "Rowan."

sk "Why are ya here?!"

ro "I was worried about you, since it's mid afternoon and no one's seen you since breakfast."

"The dwarf moved for the first time, turning his head to look back at Rowan and out the cave entrance."

sk "Has it been tha long? I... apologize. I shall be more mindful of my duties."

"He began to rise from the floor, but stopped when Rowan waved him off."

ro "Wait, I saw the smashed statue in your workshop. Does that have something to do with why you're here?"

"Skordred settled back down and resumed his hunched, contemplative stance."

sk "Aye. Karnas hated you. He hated all the heroes, he would never have wanted ya as a proper champion. In a dream, my lord told me to destroy you, so I did. He said he'd take me back, that he'd love me again."

"Rowan stepped inside, getting closer to the dwarf and saw for the first time that Skordred was crying."

ro "Love you again?"

sk " As the war went on, my master grew angry and paranoid. He lashed out at everyone, refused the touch and comfort of all us. All he said was that he wanted his enemies destroyed, he cared for nothing else. He was no longer the master had known, the master I loved. Ya killed him."

ro "Denara and Solansia killed him, I was just there."

sk "No, Karnas was already dead then. Ya, the general who brought down his armies and pushed them back to Bloodmeen, ya are the one who killed him. From yar own lips I heard ya say the war was already over when you came to Bloodmeen."

"Now his hostility made sense. Rowan wasn't sure how to respond to this man who blamed him for so much, yet his duties forced to follow."

sk "Now I have new masters, however I canny deny tha yar the one who is the true power here. I've seen what you've done for Andras and Jezera in tha short time you've been here. Ya, who took the world from chaos, will be the one to give it back."
sk "Tha is why I must complete yer statue. However, I canny decide what stone represents ya."

"He spread his arms wide as he spoke."

sk "Which would you say is your stone?"

"Rowan looked about the room, noticing that the rocks around him were of all kinds, probably from all corners of the Six Realms!"

ro "Where did you get all these?"

sk "Cla-Min, I have paid her a great deal over tha last year for a proper collection."

ro "I'm not that familiar with stone, is there some other way I can help you?"

"A long moment of silence passed between them, leaving Rowan feeling that perhaps he'd given the wrong answer."

if skordred_bj == True:

    sk "I've already tasted ye, what is a little more?"

    ro "I'm sorry?"

    "Suddenly the dwarf adjusted his pose, unfolding his legs and leaning forwards so that he was on all fours and presenting his backside to Rowan."

    sk "To complete your statue, I need to understand yar passion better, show me! Take me! Use me like a proper champion of Kharos!"

    menu:
        "Fuck Skordred":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ rowanGaySex += 1
            jump skorCaveSex
        "Don't fuck Skordred":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "No, I don't think so."
            "The dwarf resumed his original seated pose."
else:

    pass

sk "Then I shall have to hear yar story so I can understand what kind a man ye are."

ro "Alright, I'll tell you a story or two every week at breakfast, how does that sound?"

"The dwarf picked up his garments off of the floor and stood."

sk "Tha will work. I am finished here, for now. I shall return to my duties."

"Satisfied as well, Rowan left the dwarf to get dressed and return to the castle on his own. After all, there were still duties of stewardship of his own to deal with."

return


label skorCaveSex:

"Rowan's mind went back to the time that he was being measured for the statue and the dwarf's mouth on his member. It wasn't the most enjoyable of experiences, but the heat and feel of the dark skinned man. There was definitely something enticing there."

ro "Alright."

scene cavesexanimation with fade
show skordred neutral behind cavesexanimation
show rowan necklace naked behind cavesexanimation

"Rowan removed his clothes and stepped behind the dwarf. As he placed his hands on either side of the dwarf's firm well-muscled backside, he noticed Skordred fumbling in his clothes for a moment before holding up a bottle of some kind"

sk "If ya don't mind, I'd appreciate if ya used this first. Rather not go bareback, yar not a demon after all."

"It turned out to be a rather oily lubricant, which Rowan spread over his member before positioning himself at Skordred's back entrance. Already the dwarf felt hot to the touch, what would his insides feel like?"
"He pushed forward, easily passing inside and being enveloped by the dwarf."

sk "Oh ho, it's been ta long since I had a man in me."

"There was virtually no resistance, Skordred obviously wasn't lying about previous experience. Nor did he have any trouble providing ample stimulation on Rowan's member as he fucked the dwarf."

sk "Naw, show me yer passion! Fuck me!"

if avatar.corruption < 29:

    "There was only one way this felt natural to Rowan, which was to take it slow and relish the sensations. He wanted to make his partner feel just as good as he did, so at the same time as he pumped his shaft in and out he reached around and gripped Skordred's fat, semi-hard member."

    sk "Now wha's this? Yer fucking me like I was a girl!"

    "Smirking, Rowan pinched and jerked the dwarf's cock for a few moments to get it completely hard and chuckled in response."

    ro "What's wrong with that? You asked me to know how I love, what my passion is. Based on your dick, I'd say you're enjoying it."

    "The dwarf merely grumbled, but his cock was rock hard under Rowan's fingers. So evidently he was enjoying the treatment regardless."

elif (avatar.corruption > 28) and (avatar.corruption < 59):

    "What were his passions? What were his desires? What were his emotions?"

    "Rowan pushed in hard, trying to show the heights he could go to the dwarf. This was what he wanted, right? To be used as a receptacle for those lusts. So Rowan took him with vigour."

    sk "Haha! Yes! This is what I wanted!"

    "Continuing the rapid pace of his ponding, Rowan reached around and grabbed at Skordred's cock, discovering it already rock hard. Well, if he was already fine then he probably could just focus on his own pleasure."
    "So he did, fucking the dwarf's hot, slick insides at full speed. Skordred had no trouble taking him again and again, driving Rowan closer and closer to his peak."
else:


    "Rowan didn't much care what Skordred wanted at this point, he was going to do things the way he wanted to."
    "Things went into overdrive, with loud wet sounds of him bottoming out over and over again, slapping his balls on Skordred's own with almost each pump."

    sk "Aye, this is not wha-"

    ro "Shut up."

    "Skordred did so, taking everything that Rowan had to throw at him as he took his pleasure out of the dwarf. Whether or not his partner was enjoying it was irrelevant, what mattered was what Rowan wanted now."



show cg468 with dissolve
pause 0.5
scene cg469 with flash
pause 0.5
show cg470 with dissolve
show skordred neutral behind cg470
show rowan necklace naked behind cg470

"A low growl escaped Skordred's lips and he clamped down hard on Rowan's shaft. Wet squirting and the smell of cum filled the air as the dwarf came from his rectal penetration. The hero wasn't too far behind him, dumping his load inside, then drawing a small trail when he pulled out."
"Several pants escaped both of their lips before either spoke a word."

sk "Thank ye. I am finished here, for now. I shall return to my duties."

"He reached over to take his clothes, then felt at his backside for the trail of Rowan's cum flowing down his rear."

sk "Perhaps I will need a little time to contemplate this passion?"

ro "Pff, don't be ridiculous. Look, if we're going to be fucking on the regular, I kinda want you to know me outside the bedroom too. I've heard some of your stories, why don't I tell you some of mine?"

sk "If thas what ye want, very well."

"Satisfied, Rowan left the dwarf to get dressed and return to the castle on his own. After all, there were still duties of stewardship of his own to deal with."

$ skordred_fuck = True
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:
    event('liurials_hard_work', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=25',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)




label liurials_hard_work:


scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan wiped the sleep from his eyes on the way towards his desk. The past week had left little time for him to tackle the mounting pile of paperwork that seemed to pile up around him. Reports on hauls from raids. Weekly supply consumptions. Complaints and scouting reports."
"It was enough to make him unsure if he should rush over to eek out a bit more time for himself, or slow down to savor that last little bit of freedom hed have before he started."
"Which is just about when he arrived and saw the large stack of papers in the reviewed pile."

show liurial happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

liur "Good morning, Lord Rowan."

"Liurial gave a small curtsey. Rowan looked between the pile of completed work and his assistant."

ro "What...what happened to all the documents? I had them all in the To Review pile"

liur "I wanted to get a bright start on the day. So I took the morning and reviewed most of the outstanding documentation. Anything that requires your signature has been placed in a special pile."
liur "There was a report of a skirmish on the outskirts of our active territory involving a group of orcs."
liur "I also noticed a slight irregularity in the shipments of new rags for orcs, and figured out which trader is trying to raise the prices on us. Details will be in my short report."
liur "I also took the liberty of cleaning up a bit"
liur "...and making you some tea"

"Rowan ran a hand through his hair. True to Liurials word, there was a cup of tea simmering next to the pile."

ro "You did all that? When did you sleep?"

"Liurial giggled softly."

liur "You dont have to worry about me silly. Im perfectly chipper and ready for the day!"
liur "Are you..pleased with me?"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan nodded slowly, an encouraging smile coming to his face. He put a hand on the top of her head right above her strange elven cap, and gave it a little pat. Liurial glowed."

ro "I am. I am. This is wonderful. Good work, Liurial."

"Rowan went to his desk, and took a sip from his tea. It had a strange flavor to it. Something sour."

ro "Whats in the tea?"

liur "I put a hint of a fruit called lemon from traders out in the Dragons Tail."

"Rowan grunted softly. He liked the taste of it. This was going to be a good day."

$ change_treasury(25)
return


label foraging_request:

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "Ah Rowan, excellent timing."

ro "Hello Cliohna, you wanted my help with something?"

cl "Yes, I was reading through your history and learned that you are an accomplished herbalist and forager?"

ro "Well, a little rusty since I haven't done much foraging since the war ended, but I was taught a thing or two by my parents. What did you need?"

cl "Identify these plants."

"She placed two sketches on the nearby table, then stepped back so Rowan could have a look."

ro "That's hemlock and that's cottongrass."



cl "Very good, I would like you to collect some of each for me."

ro "That's easy enough, you can find both in this area, but why do you need hemlock? It's very poisonous."



cl "Exactly, the point of my upcoming experiment is to find an anti-poison. I need the poison in order to test it. Now will you collect those plants for me or not? There are precious few in the castle who could."

ro "Alright, I have a little free time. I should be back in a couple hours."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

scene black with fade
scene bg12 with fade

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

cl "Punctual, I like that. Let's have them then."

"Rowan placed two bags on the table containing several of the two plants Cliohna had requested."

ro "You're not planning on using that cottongrass to cure hemlock poisoning, are you?"

cl "Hmm? Why do you ask?"

ro "The only medical use I know of for cottongrass is to help with... err... bathroom problems."

cl "Really? I didn't know that... when did you learn of this use?"

ro "When we were marching on Bloodmeen, it was my business to learn every possible use we could find for what little we could find in the wastes and mountains around here. Both for food and other uses."

"The woman stepped over to a lectern and pulled an inkwell and quill from underneath."

cl "Tell me more."

scene black with fade
scene bg12 with fade
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "... and that's just all I can think of off the top of my head. There were probably a few others that I either forgot about or got mixed up."

"Closing her notebook with a definitive thunk, Cliohna stepped back from her writing. Rowan had only been speaking for about fifteen minutes, but she'd been furiously taking down what he said the whole time."

cl "My, what an unexpected fount of knowledge on this subject you've proven to be. Admittedly much of this will not be useful in my studies, but it is information I have not read anywhere else."
cl "To answer your earlier question, no the cottongrass is not for curing the hemlock. I wish to test it for use as a filter and its use with hemlock is incidental. Regardless, I am quite grateful for the help you've given to me today. That will be all Rowan."

"She didn't even turn to look at him as she dismissed him, only immediately replacing her notebook with a nearby tome and setting to read it."

ro "(Well, it was a thank you at least.)"


return


label thoughts_on_governance:

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with moveinright

cl "Hmm, it would seem like you are out of your element Rowan."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "That obvious, huh?"

cl "Those who are literate but not experienced with books are certainly not unfamiliar to me. You are not unlike much of the nobility in this regard. Tell me, what exactly are you looking for? You've spent quite enough time fruitless browsing at random."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I remembered about a philosopher that had come up with a detailed and well thought out government system. It didn't fit with Solansia's order, so nowhere practises it today, but I can remember some nobles talking about them at a party a few years back."
ro "Since I'm more or less running the castle, I figured I could maybe make use of the basics."

cl "Surely you are not speaking of Baleron Astare?"

ro "Yes, that sounds right."

show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "Oh that Baleron Astare was a buffoon! Always on about high ideals and miracle solutions, yet the man lived on charity! All theories, no practical tests, just feel good ideas about natural order and legal responsibilities."
cl "No wonder these fools are so backwards if they're using Astare thought to guide them! Whatever the hell happened to people knowing what they were doing being the ones who should make the decisions? Honestly, it's so damn obvious."

ro "If I'm not mistaken, I think that's sort of what we are doing in Bloodmeen?"

cl "Really? Seems quite ad-hock if you ask me. When was the last time you had a lawmen council examination? I bet you Andras would fail his."

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"The woman let out a long sigh and her mask of calm settled back into place after her momentary loss of composure."

cl " No, this isn't relevant. Nor would it be terribly effective when ruling over orcs. I'm sorry Rowan, but I fear that this exercise will be in vein. Studies on humans and our brethren of this world likely will not extend to those of chaos."
cl "The people that you lead and must govern over have not been subject to much philosophical thought with regards to how to rule them in the past eight hundred years. Much of it is simply the law of might makes right, after all."
cl "This may be different for the dark elves and lizardfolk, but I very much doubt you'll find much use for Astare's ideas to help in that regard. Best you focus on your own intuition for the time being, you do have a knack for it from what I've seen."

ro "Alright then, I'll take your advice on the matter. Thanks."

cl "You are quite welcome, and please, seek out this place again should you be in need of knowledge. There is much to be gained from these shelves."


return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('shayas_gift', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.buildings["brothel"].lvl >= 1', 'week >=4'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg24")
    event('threes_company', triggers="week_end", depends=('liurials_visitors',),  group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg6")
    event('the_demons_hobby', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

label shayas_gift:

$ shayaShow = True

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan stared back at the portal with a weary expression. Hed just returned from the field after another week of operations. He could depart, of course, but his mind was still taking stock of his progress and failures of the past weeks operations."
"He was distracted enough that he didnt notice for some time that he wasnt alone. Though, this particular visitor seemed to have a talent for not drawing attention to herself."

show shaya neutral at midright with moveinright

ro "Shaya?"

"The brothel's madam was waiting in the doorway, watching him silently. When he turned to her to address her, she adopted a lower posture. Head downcast, st, and hands clasped together behind her back, her ample chest rose slightly."

sha "It is good to see you again, Sir Rowan. Im sorry if I am intruding."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "No no. Its alright. Your timing was perfect. Is there something you wanted to speak to me about?"

"Shaya nodded softly."
"She padded forward, barefoot against the stone floor, until she was quite close to him. He could smell the floral scent of whatever perfume shed put on, and had to force himself not to stare at her exposed body with how close it was to him."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "Not that he put that much effort into resisting that impulse."

sha "I have a note, may I give it to you?"

"Rowan extended his hand, and Shaya handed over a small rolled up piece of parchment. It had the details of where a small caravan would be going through and where it would be unguarded the longest."

ro "What is this?"

sha "One of my girls managed to find herself in bed with a drunk nobleman. He had loose lips about a shipment of minerals being transported from the eastern mines. I had hoped that you would know what to do with it."

"Rowan looked over the note. It would be simple enough to arrange an ambush and capture the minerals for Bloodmeen. He could arrange for that in a matter of minutes. Rowan gave the shy woman an encouraging smile."

ro "This is quite useful. Thank you Shaya."

show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

"Shaya brightened up visibly. Beneath her veil, her eyes sparkled happily at the compliment."

sha "Really? You give me an honor I dont deserve. This was the most meager of services I could provide. Especially towards a man of your stature."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Rowan scratched his head."
    ro "Im not all that special. You dont need to talk like that."
else:


    "A grin went to Rowans face. This was clearly just flattery. But, what was wrong with a bit of indulgence?"

ro "Surely though, this is a common occurrence at the brothel. Jezera selected it as the base for her spies after all. They must be overflowing with stories."

"Shaya giggled into her hand."

sha "Overflowing with stories...and other things. Yes. But, we neednt talk about it now. Im sure your adventures make mine look like triflings by comparison. No one needs to hear about the petty squabbles of whores."
sha "Sir Rowan. Id much rather hear about you."

"She clutched his hand in both of hers and held it close to her."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan pulled it back, a red blush involuntarily forming on his face."

"So, Rowan began to talk about his job in the field. Shaya worked with him, so there was no harm in going into detail."
"Initially, he kept his explanations quite general, but Shaya proved a surprisingly excellent listener."

sha "Surely, the human villagers must be loyal to their overlords, though? I must admit that the places beyond the walls of Qerazel were no place for a girl like me. But, among travelers, they speak of how every peasant knows who their immediate superior is in the empire."

ro "Perhaps that is true. In the empire. But, in Rosaria"

"After a while, Rowan found his shoulders easing somewhat. It had been too long since he had a conversation like this with someone in the castle. It seemed like Shaya wanted to know everything."
"In fact, it went on so long that Rowan almost forgot he had a job to do."

sha "Wait! Sir Rowan! Please, before you go, will you listen to my plea?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Hrmmm?"

sha "Once a week, during days when youre in the castle, I take a break from official work and join the other girls on the floor. There is a...dance...and it is quite popular."

ro "Ive heard mercenaries speak about it. Youre bleeding a few of them free of their wages."

sha "Is that so? Theres a sense to that. Whats money for if not to buy a little slice of happiness?"
sha "But, if you decided to come down and attend one of my performances, rest assured you would not have to pay. It is just a show, and not a night with a girl, after all. Besides, in some respects, were business partners. Are we not?"

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "Rowan blushed slightly and glanced to the side to avoid looking Shaya in her piercing ochre eyes."
    ro "Well have to see about that. I make no promises."
    sha "That you are considering it...that thought is enough. When next I perform, I will seek you in the audience."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "..."
    else:
        ro "Youre such a tease, woman."
        sha "I should hope so. Its my profession."
else:


    ro "If youre offering me a show for free, Ill have to take you up on that."
    "With Shaya this close to him, near pressed to his chest, he couldnt resist the urge to"
    "Pinch."
    show bg6 with sshake
    "Shaya grunted softly and went up on the tips of her toes at the sudden feeling of Rowans fingers pinching her ass through the thin fabric."
    sha "Hrmph. That one, I might just have to charge you for."
    ro "Too far, huh?"
    sha "Of course not. Id be a sad courtesan if I didnt enjoy a bit of attention, would I not?"
    "She gave him a small wink."
    sha "...But, so would I too if I gave away more than a sample for free."

hide shaya with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Afterwards, Rowan returned to his room to change out of his dirty clothes. But, his mind lingered on the conversation he had just left."
"The information that Shaya had provided would be of use. And she seemed to constantly prove herself such a warming presence. Yet, when he was around her he often found himself feeling..."

menu:
    "Mistrustful.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "...Like he needed to be careful. This woman was a master at extracting information from hapless men. Did Rowan believe himself to be above such things?"
        scene bg9 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "As he entered his room, his eyebrows furrowed and his glance went to his desk."
        "The note from his first meeting with the brothel keeper was, no doubt, still wedged snuggly in the treatise hed placed it."
        "{i}Who is Shaya?{/i}"
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "...Perhaps he could justify a trip to the brothel after all..."
        else:
            "...Perhaps a visit to the brothel might offer more than just entertainment..."
    "Aroused.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "...His heart racing. When she was around him, she was so civil and professional. But, her profession never left his mind. And the provocative way she dressed made it so hard to think of anything else around her."
        scene bg9 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "He sighed when he entered his room and glanced at his desk."
        "The note from his first meeting with the brothel keeper was, no doubt, still wedged snuggly in the treatise hed placed it."
        "Surely, a visit to the brothel for information would be a worthwhile endeavor. Right?"

return






label threes_company:

$ persuadeProtect = False
$ persuadePartners = False
$ persuadeShare = False
$ persuadeCompetition = False

$ protectPoints = False
$ partnerPoints = False
$ sharePoints = False
$ competitionPoints = False
$ admitElfSex = False

$ threesomePersuadeScore = 0

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

if elfSex:
    "Rowan had been in his room, appreciating his last day of relative tranquility, when Liurial arrived. Her visit had not been unexpected. Hed asked her to visit before he left to ensure he left her with instructions for the time he was gone."
    "But, from the moment she arrived, he knew she had trouble on her mind. There was that tell-tale look in her eyes that suggested naughty thoughts were lurking inside."
    "She placed one knee on the bed and clutched at the wooden footboard with her small hands."
    liur "Sir, I apologize for the undue interruption. But, my legs are rather sore. I had to do a great deal of walking today. May I please lay on your bed while we speak?"
    "Rowan scrunched his eyebrows."
    ro "That sounds...acceptable."
    show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve
    "Liurial reclined over his covers, squirming softly. It was the shallowest facsimile of trying to find a comfortable position. Instead, all she was doing was contouring her body into distracting poses."
    "Rowan tried to go on speaking, focused on his work. But, his secretarys obvious intentions were starting to distract him. By now she was reclining forward, her meager but firm cleavage positioned towards him invitingly."
    liur "Rowan."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Funny. If I didnt know any better, Id say you didnt come here to work."
    liur "Sirrrrrr. I did come to work. I promise. But, when were alone together here, its normally for...erm...another purpose. So my mind started going places."
    "Rowan shook his head. Despite himself, he was smiling. Being around her when she was like this did things to his head."
    ro "Youre incorrigible."
    liur "Mmmf. Yes..."
    "He drew closer."
    ro "Now now, what am I to do with you? Such a disobedient subordinate, coming here to waste my time."
    if elfDom:
        ro "The type that needs a punishment."
        ro "A shame we arent in the dungeon...there arent so many toys here."
        "The rise and fall of her chest grew more pronounced. This was exactly the sort of talk she craved."
        liur "...Do you really need such things? You have so much ingenuity Sir. Surely there are all sorts of ways you could teach a disobedient girl like me a lesson in your room. "
        "He raised an eyebrow. It had been a submissive statement. But there was almost something of a challenge behind it."
    else:
        ro "Were going to need to find a different activity to engage in. One a girl with such little self control is more suited for."
        "Liurials breath quickened and her legs parted slightly."
    "But, there would not be a chance to take this blooming moment to its fruition. They were about to have company."
    show liurial aroused at edgeright with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace happy at midright with moveoutright
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with moveinleft
    al "Ah, Rowan youre here! I was hoping to have a chance to see you before-"
    "Rowans wife blinked twice, as she processed the scene she walked in on. Rowans jaw hung slightly. "
    show liurial sad at edgeright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
    al "..."
    ro "..."
    liur "..."
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "Rowan. Dear."
    if rowan_shares_room_with_helayna:
        al "Would you please explain to me who this under-dressed young woman is and why shes laying spread out in (your bed?"
    else:
        al "Would you please explain to me who this under-dressed young woman is and why shes laying spread out in our bed?"
    "Liurial threw herself into a ball, covering herself with her arms. Her eyes ducked under her bangs, for that little bit of cover. It was left to Rowan to turn to face his wife, tongue tied."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    ro "Alexia! Its, er, good to see you. I know this doesnt look good. But, you might get the wrong impression from -"
    al "Well thats good. I dont much like the impression Im getting."
    liur "H-hello, Lady Alexia?"
    "Alexia raised an eyebrow."
    al "Lady?"
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with moveoutleft
    "This wasnt good. If she interrogated Liurial, there was a better than even chance his secretary would crack like an egg. He put on a fake smile and approached her."
    ro "I should explain. Ive told you about my secretary Liurial before, dear? She came on official business. And her legs cramped up so I offered for her to sit in the bed. You just happened to come in right as she was stretching."
    ro "Just a silly misunderstanding."
    al "Stretching?"
    "She tightened her jaw."
    al "...Its a...pleasure to meet you, LiurialIve heard a good deal about you"
    liur "You as well, my Lady. Sir speaks highly of you whenever you are mentioned at work. In particular of your beauty and grace."
    al "Im sure he has plenty of time alone with you to discuss me. But, its good he remembered my name."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Okay, this was only getting worse. He needed to do something. Now."
    ro "Alexia. Would it be possible for us to go into the hallway to have a quick conversation?"
    al "That sounds...wise. "
    "He turned back to Liurial, who had exhaled the moment that Alexia agreed to turn her focus off of the elf."
    ro "Mind waiting here, Liurial? It might be a little bit, but we should talk after."
    liur "Of course, Sir. I can wait."
    hide alexia with moveoutleft
    hide rowan with moveoutleft
    "Alexia led Rowan off into the hallway, closing the door behind them. He counted himself lucky he wasnt getting dragged by the ear."
else:

    "Rowan tapped his foot and crossed his arms. His intention had been to give Liurial instructions for the following week while he was out of the castle. But, she kept distracting him."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    show liurial happy at midright with dissolve
    "Whenever he started speaking, shed go and collect some of the dirty clothes from the floor or make his bed. She was still engaged in the conversation, but he was starting to find it maddeningly."
    ro "Liurial, while your diligence is....appreciated, its not always necessary."
    ro "There are maids to clean my room. They just wont be here until I leave tomorrow. You neednt trouble yourself with a task like laundry."
    "She beamed back at him with an innocent smile. The kind that made it hard to be upset at her for the fuss."
    liur "Its no trouble, Rowan. Please. While Im here I can do something useful while we speak."
    ro "...Continue then..."
    "This wasnt the first time hed dealt with this habit of hers. There were times when they were at their desks and shed distract him with her habitual organization and reorganization of papers.How she focused on anything was a small wonder."
    "With some effort, Rowan brought the conversation back to planned tasks. Liurial made a mental checklist of the things he noted, and promised to write them down later. But, before they could get too far, she was back to her innocent antics."
    liur "Ah, Sir, your own shirt is dirty as well. Perhaps I should bring it down to the washroom too?"
    "He blinked twice. His shirt too?"
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I suppose"

    "Without thinking, Rowan pulled his shirt over his head. But, he shouldnt have acted so impulsively. When Rowan exposed his abs to Liurial, he sensed an immediate shift. The elf leaned forward, drawn in by the sight. Her lips parted softly."

    show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve
    ro "Rowan blushed. He knew of Liurials crush on him, of course. How could he not? He knew he should have avoided doing anything to tease the poor girl."
    show rowan necklace aroused at edgeright with moveoutright
    show liurial aroused at midright with moveoutright
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
    "But, that was about to be the least of his worries. Because a moment later, Alexia walked through the door."
    al "Rowan?"
    show rowan necklace shock at edgeright with dissolve
    show liurial sad at midright with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "..."
    ro "..."
    liur "..."
    al "Rowan. Dear. Who is this? And why is your shirt off?"
    "Rowan turned back with a face twisted in horror. Liurial turned red and hid her face in her hands."
    if rowan_shares_room_with_helayna:
        ro "Alexia! You walked in at a horrible time. Liurial here was just helping pick up my laundry. So I was offering her my own shirt because it was stained."
    else:
        ro "Alexia! You walked in at a horrible time. Liurial here was just helping pick up our laundry. So I was offering her my own shirt because it was stained."
    "Liurial gave a shy wave and then immediately brought her hand back to her face. Rowan noted the stain on his shirt with his finger. His wife gazed at it skeptically."
    liur "You m-must be Lady Alexia. I apologize profusely for disturbing you. If youd like I may leave?"
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "Liurial. Rowan has told me about you before?"
    "Her fingers opened a small hole so that Liurial could look up at her with one eye."
    al "Ive been waiting to meet you for some time. Ive heard youve made his life much easier."
    liur "He is too generous to me. And what he says about you is far kinder. He speaks of your beauty and grace constantly."
    "Alexia pursed her lips."
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "Im sure he has a great many chances to speak of me in all the time you spend together. With his shirt off apparently."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with moveinright
    "Rowan rushed between them. He had to clear this misunderstanding now, before it got too out of hand."
    ro "I know its hard to believe. But I was being honest. It really wasnt what it looked like."
    ro "Perhaps, we can discuss this in the hallway?"
    al "That would be wise, yes. Though, it would be wiser if you put your shirt back on."

    "He looked down. The shirt that had been the cause of so many problems was still in his hands. He gulped and threw it on."
    ro "Can you wait here, Liurial? Hopefully this will just take a minute. But, I cant promise that."
    liur "O-of course, Sir. Considering the circumstances"
    hide alexia with moveoutleft
    hide rowan with moveoutleft

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"Alexia led her husband a few steps into the hallway, and took an extra look back to ensure that the door was closed behind him. Then, she started her line of questioning in a hushed but aggressive tone."

if all_actors["alexia"].relation > 50:
    al "Care explaining to me what I really just walked in on? Rowan, I want to trust you here. But, it would be pretty normal for a woman in my position to make some assumptions."
else:

    al "Rowan, youre going to explain yourself right now. It would be pretty normal for a woman in my position to make some assumptions."

ro "You mean-"

al "Rowan. I know what goes on in Bloodmeen behind closed doors. Ive been here for too long now not too."

if elfSex:
    al "I walked into your bedroom and you have some scantily clad elf girl spread out across the sheets making fuck me eyes. Thats not right."
else:

    al "I walked into your bedroom and found you taking off your shirt while some scantily clad elf girl is ogling you. There are only a few things it would suggest."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"She took in a deep breath and then exhaled. Her eyes shone up at him with piercing intensity."

al "Rowan..."
al "Do you have a relationship with your secretary? Are you sleeping with her?"

label admitLiurMenu:

menu:
    "Yes, I am.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if elfSex == False:
            "For some strange reason, Rowan was actually considering telling her that he was sleeping with Liurial...despite having rejected all of her overtures."
            "Surely, this would not be a very intelligent choice, since it would just piss her Alexia when the truth was a much better option."
            "The only possible reason for him to do something like this was if he wanted to piss her off?"
            menu:
                "Pretend to have slept with Liurial?":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    pass
                "Make Good Choices.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    jump admitLiurMenu
        else:
            pass
        $ admitElfSex = True
        "Rowan shifted in place slightly, not fully able to meet the intensity of his wifes stare."
        ro "I wouldnt exactly call it a relationship...and that isnt the reason why she came today, actually."
        al "But, you have slept with her, right?"
        "Rowan didnt say the words, allowed. But, he didnt have to. She went silent for a minute, as if just taking in the information. And when she did decide on a course of action"
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        show bg14 with sshake
        "...Her hand was in the air coming at his face. He had the reflexes to dodge of course, but this was a situation where he just had to take the blow outright."
        ro "Ow."
        al "Thats for not telling me sooner. And lying the first time I asked you."
        "She crossed her arms back over her chest."
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
            al "How could you, Rowan? We have a marriage. A bond. Its not right for you to be doing things like that. Not right."
        else:
            al "Theres many things you could do without pissing me off at this point, Rowan. Many things. But lying to me. Taking this...this"
            "She grit her teeth, probably to hold back a rude word."
            al "Taking her back to your room and lying to me about it is one of those things that I just cant accept you doing whenever you want."
        al " I want you to explain to me right now why I shouldnt walk in there and scream that poor girls head off."
        ro "Well"
        ro "If its anyones fault its mine. Im the one to scream at. Im the one with all the power in my interactions with her. She looks up to me and relies on me. Her wanting it was natural. And she didnt lie to you. Im the one at fault here."
        al "Thats an excellent point. I should be mad at you. I should be {i}furious{/i} at you."
        "She paused to catch her breath. This was the dressing down he should have expected, of course. But, he was surprised she hadnt started crying or broken into a more extreme reaction."
        if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
            "Certainly, this was nothing compared to her rage at the Helayna situation. Yet, that seemed like a much better justified thing to have done."
        "Perhaps there was a chance here to head off a further storm from Alexia? While she was gathering his words he could apologize"
        menu:
            "Apologize.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                label threesomeApologize:
                ro "Alexia. Youre right. I shouldnt have slept with Liurial. And whats worse, I shouldnt have tried to lie or hide it from you."
                ro "I'm sorry."
                al "..."
                ro "..."
                "He waited for Alexia to respond to the apology, but it seemed that she left room open for him to keep talking. It would be a mistake not to take it."
                ro "If it helps...Ive never said that I love her or remotely suggested to her that shes as important to me as you. Its been mostly a...casual thing."
                show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                al "I suppose that is preferable"
                "Alexia ran a hand through her hair."
                if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
                    al "I dont know what to do. After you brought back Helayna, I was so mad. Should I shout your head off? Should I let it slide? "
                else:
                    al "I dont know what to do. Should I shout your head off? Should I let it slide?"
                ro "Youre not asking me to pick are-"
                show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                al "No, you silly idiot. I am asking {i}myself{/i}. How can I possibly mentally handle something like this?"
                "He lowered his eyes to the ground."
                ro "I wasnt trying to hurt, Alexia."
                al "Then what {i}were{/i} you trying to do?"
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                al "Actually, maybe"
                al "..."
                "Her left hand ran up and down her other forearm. Her posture was unbalanced, asymmetrical."
                show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                al "Rowan, I have to believe that you have some kind of good reason thats more compelling than because she was sexy."
                al "So, Im going to give you a chance to explain yourself. You have tell me why I should look past this and maybe even approve whatever it is."
                show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
                ro "Approve?"
                al "I dont know. I dont know. Just get talking, Mister. And whatever you say had better be good."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                "He rubbed his chin. Rowan was not enough of a fool to ignore that Alexia had thrown him a small life raft here."
                if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
                    "It was a sign of how much things had changed. She never would have even tried to hear him out before. But, then again, Rowan never would have fucked his secretary before"
                elif alexiaAndrasSex > 0 or alexiaJezeraSex > 0:
                    "It was a frankly confusing level of leniency. Rowan couldnt quite tell where this willingness to hear him out was coming from."
                elif raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
                    "It was a different reaction entirely from when hed brought Helayna into the castle. But, that had been many months prior. Perhaps her stance on Rowan straying from the strict bounds of marriage had softened?"
                    "...Or perhaps shed even come to regret her distraught reaction in that situation?"
                    "It all made Rowans head hurt."
                else:
                    pass
                ro "Alright. How about this"
                jump threesomePersuadeMenu
            "Refuse to admit fault.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "{i}Refusing to be contrite will just anger Alexia further. Is this truly the best course of action?{/i}"
                menu:
                    "Yes.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        pass
                    "No.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        jump threesomeApologize

                show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
                ro "You know what? Yell at me all you want. I dont care."
                show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
                "Alexias eyes widened in surprise."
                al "Excuse me?"
                show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                "His face and his heart both hardened. Hed been willing to play this game with Alexia at first. But, considering all theyd been through, there was only so much shit he was willing to take."
                ro "I dont regret sleeping with Liurial. The girl likes me and relies on me. It makes her feel safe."
                ro "And it makes me feel good too. Shes an eager lover. And she has the excitement of a new relationship. Not tainted by years of {i}decay{/i} and resentment."
                ro "So Im not sorry Ive been with her and I dont intend to stop."
                "Alexia didnt say anything. Her face and the way it contorted with first surprise and then rage spoke for her. Finally, she let out a simple exclamation."
                al "...I see."
                hide alexia with moveoutleft
                "And then swiftly walked away. Rowan was left alone, waiting to see if shed try to come back and continue her tantrum. But, when it was clear she wasnt returning any time soon, he turned back to the door of his room."
                "A certain elf was waiting for him."
                $ change_relation('alexia', -15)
                $ avatar.corruption += 5
                $ elfRage = True
                return
    "No, Im not.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if elfSex:
            "Rowans first impulse was to say no. To assure Alexia that there was nothing going on between him and Liurial."
            "But, it would be a lie."
            "Certainly it would make getting out of this situation easier. But, if he was caught in a lie later, the consequences could be dire indeed. Should he truly lie to her?"
            menu:
                "Yes, lie to her":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    pass
                "No, just admit the truth.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    jump admitLiurMenu

            $ admitElfSex = False
            show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
            "Rowan met Alexias eyes."
            ro "Alexia. Liurial and I are not sleeping together."
            ro "You know me. What you walked into just now was a misunderstanding. Thats all. I promise that Liurial and I have never done anything together you wouldnt approve of."
            "Alexia tilted her head to the side. The firmness of Rowans answer had finally put a dent into her aggressive demeanor."
            al "..."
            al "But, why does she look at you that way? That girl was basically staring at you when I entered. Youd almost think she was drooling."
            show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            "Rowan chuckled slightly."
            ro "Well thats easy. Its because she {i}wants{/i} to sleep with me. Ive had to tell her no in the past. Shes not insistent on it, but she needs to be reminded from time to time that Im married."
            ro "Thats why I dont think your concern is just paranoia. It makes sense."
            al "Oh."
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
            al "So you turned her down?"
            "He felt that the situation had simmered enough to risk putting a hand on Alexias shoulder. Thankfully, she didnt try to remove it."
            ro "Yes."
            al "You promise?"
            ro "I promise."
            "He gave her a minute to process it. She kept glancing back to the door and the person who was still inside. What she thought of the whole situation was a mystery. Finally, she gave him a peace token in the form of a soft smile."
            al "Well, thats a relief."
            al "Its good to know you have that kind of self control. If Id gone around propositioning men in {i}that outfit{/i} before we were married, most of them wouldnt say no."
            if elfSex == False:
                "He thought back on some of Liurials prior efforts to entice him to bed her. Certainly, she could not be faulted for a lack of effort."
            else:
                show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                "He thought of all the times hed seen that dress off her too. But, it would be wise not to mention that now."
                show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            ro "Yeah, shes rather eager. But, its not something you have to get too angry about. Or worse, blame her. Shes really respectful when I say no. And she definitely feels guilty about it."
            show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "She raised an eyebrow."
            al "{i}Huff{/i}. You have said you like her though. As a person?"
            ro "Shes really helpful to have working with me. And its nice having someone to rely on at work, who isnt keeping tabs on me for some nefarious evil."
            "Alexia giggled slightly into her hand."
            al "You think Id like her then? Its not like I have many friends here."
            ro "Maybe. Shes been eager to meet you for some time too. Its a shame its under such unfortunate circumstances. "
            al "..."
            show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "Alexia went quiet again. Rowan almost asked her to speak her mind, before deciding that would be a very poor idea."
            if elfSex == False:
                "She did believe him, right? If not, what was she considering?"
            else:
                show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                "His heart beat fast. Was she going to call him out in the lie? Maybe there was something else on her mind?"
                show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
            al "In those times when she asked you to sleep with her. Would you have done it if you werent married? Or our relationship was open enough to allow that?"
            "His lips parted softly and he sucked in air."
            menu:
                "I guess.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan didnt {i}think{/i} the question was a trap. But, this was territory he should be cautious in."
                    ro "I wont say I havent considered it. She is...well, she is very pretty. And it might make managing my relationship with her easier."
                    ro "But, never seriously. I dont want to betray you. And Ive made that quite clear to her by now."
                    "But, the answer emboldened Alexia. She leaned forward, arms crossed over her bosom."
                    al "So you want to sleep with her, but havent. She wants to sleep with you but you wont let her because of me. And you havent told me any of this?"
                    "Oh. It {i}was{/i} a trap. "
                    ro "Im sorry. Im sorry. Youre absolutely right. I should have mentioned it sooner. I didnt want to burden you with it. Or worse, I was worried youd tell me to throw her out. But, I {i}need{/i} her help running the castle."
                    al "Well it is a headache, Ill tell you that much."
                    "She leaned back with a slight chuckle. It didnt seem like the reaction of someone who was really mad about not having it mentioned..."
                    al "..."
                    al "Do you think I should let you sleep with her then? I guess its not really cheating if I give you permission. And you did say the reason you havent was for my sake."
                    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                    "His throat suddenly became dry. Was she suggesting that she was amenable to some kind of arrangement between him and Liurial?"
                    ro "Yeah, I would like that. I wouldnt have ever asked. But, you want to know what I honestly want"
                    al "Well, youd need to persuade me. Do you have any arguments that you think make a good case?"
                    ro "Well"
                    "He closed his eyes for a moment, to gather his thoughts."
                    $ threesomePersuadeScore +=2
                    jump threesomePersuadeMenu
                "Never!":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                    "Rowan chuckled softly."
                    ro "Shes not really my type exactly. Its not just some wedding band thats holding me back."
                    if elfSex:
                        "He couldnt even admit to finding her attractive if he wanted any hope of getting out of this with his lie uncovered..."
                    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                    al "Knowing you, I can see that. Truthfully, I shouldnt have been so suspicious in the first place."
                    "She snorted softly."
                    ro "Well, if I were in your shoes, I probably would have doubted me too. I mean, you walked in at just the {i}worst{/i} time."
                    al "Lets go back in then. I think weve settled this strange little mess."
                    if elfSex:
                        $ elfLie = True
                    jump elfThreesomeResolution


label threesomePersuadeMenu:

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

menu:
    "I want to protect her" if persuadeProtect == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ persuadeProtect = True
        if admitElfSex:
            "One reason you should be okay with the dynamic I have with Liurial is that I want to protect her. Ive told you before how she came to be my secretary."
        else:
            "One reason you should be okay with a dynamic with Liurial is that I want to protect her. Ive told you before how she came to be my secretary."
        ro "How she came to me for protection. That means effectively, Im the one in charge of looking after her well being."
        "And?"
        "Alexia raised an eyebrow."
        ro "{i}And{/i} people in this castle are sexual vultures. If they see vulnerable prey they go in for the kill. If they were to find out Liurial was pining for me but left unfulfilled. They might see her as vulnerable. Manipulate her maybe. Even hurt her."
        if admitElfSex:
            al "Are you seriously suggesting I should forgive you for sleeping with your secretary...because it will somehow keep her safe? Rowan darling, your penis is not some magic barrier creator. I would know."
        else:
            al "Are you seriously suggesting I should let you sleep with your secretary...because it will somehow keep her safe? Rowan darling, your penis is not some magic barrier creator. I would know."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Despite herself, she couldnt help but giggle at her own turn of phrase. Rowan shrugged."
        ro "Im not talking idly. Jezera has already made an attempt to do exactly what I said. She made an out and out attempt to seduce Liurial from under me. It didnt work, thankfully, but its not hard to imagine another attempt. "
        "He chose to strategically not mention how poor Jezeras effort had gone in {i}actually{/i} swaying Liurial."
        if admitElfSex:
            ro "The best thing I can do to dissuade that is to make sure she doesnt need to get sex from anyone but me. No opening for someone to exploit. And to make sure any potentially interested suitors are well aware of that fact."
        else:
            ro "The best thing I can do to dissuade that is to make sure she doesnt need to get ...well you know from anyone but me. No opening for someone to exploit. And to make sure any potentially interested suitors are well aware of that fact."
        if alexiaJezObedient:
            show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
            al "Jezera {i}failed{/i} to seduce her? Thats rather hard to believe. Shes very talented at that sort of thing. Or at least, so Ive heard."
            "Rowan raised an eyebrow."
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "Still, Liurial is a {i}person{/i}. Surely she can make her own sexual choices."
        ro "She {i}did{/i} make a sexual choice. Thats why shes waiting in the bedroom right now."
        ro "But..."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        "He rubbed his temples."
        ro "you understand that there are people and things in this place that have ways of compelling you to make choices you dont want to make...but part of you doesnt totally disprove of."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30 or alexiaAndrasSex > 0 or alexiaJezeraSex > 0:
            al "...Yes..."
        "Alexia glanced to the side. At the very least, she wasnt treating Rowans explanation as quite so absurd."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "I shouldnt leave those things any extra room to work their methods."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "Still, it seems wrong to accept the idea that part of what protection means is using her sexually. It sounds like justifying a selfish desire with a ludicrous practical purpose."
        if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
            ro "What about with Helayna? You recall that I had to claim her sexually to keep her safe from everyone else in the castle, dont you? In that situation, the choice was more direct. But, its still the basic logic. If I hadnt done so shed have been thrown to the orcs."
            ro "And you were okay with the Helayna situation."
            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            ro "Well, not quite {i}okay{/i} with it. But, you at least saw the necessity."
            if helayna_escaped:
                $ threesomePersuadeScore +=2
                $ protectPoints = True
                "Once more, her expression softened with thought. What shed at first been scoffing at, it seemed she was taking it seriously."
                al "I suppose there is {i}some{/i} analogy there. But, in that case there was a direct threat hanging over her."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                ro "Between Jezera and Torlene, I would say Liurial is under pretty direct threat."
                "Alexia tapped her foot."
                al "But, its not as if you have a plan to get Liurial out of the castle, do you? Shes to be a permanent part of our lives, while were here. Helayna was temporary."
                ro "She was temporary maybe. But, it worked. Because I claimed her, no one touched her. Its strange to think about, I know. But, thats just how it works here."
                show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                "Alexia bit her lip."
                al "Maybe"

            if helaynaConfession:
                show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                $ threesomePersuadeScore +=1
                $ protectPoints = True
                "Alexias eyebrows narrowed. Rowan had opened the poorly healed wound that was his ongoing relationship with the Dukes Niece. Bringing it up was a risky point, but probably necessary. "
                if admitElfSex:
                    al "Are you really going to remind me of Helayna, right now? If youre trying to convince me you respect our marriage, I dont advise it."
                else:
                    al "Are you really going to remind me of Helayna, right now? That seems like a poor strategy."
                show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                ro "I know. I know. Im just proving a point, though. Youve seen that despite her curse and the fact shes an attractive young woman, people keep away from her. Thats because its well known that I'm with her."
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                "Alexia groaned and swiped at the air."
                al "Fine. I get it. You can keep people away by making it clear you fucked her. Whats your next argument?"
            else:















                "That was as good as Rowan felt he could get from her on this point. It was time to move on."
        al "Can you give me a better argument than that?"
        jump threesomePersuadeMenu

    "Weve had other partners before" if (RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesome or raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna or greyhideRelationship == 'rowan' or greyhideRelationship == 'alexia' or greyhideRelationship == 'poly') and persuadePartners == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ persuadePartners = True
        ro "One good reason to approve of this is the fact that we dont have an entirely exclusive relationship anymore, all things considered. Its more, er, open than that."
        "Alexia studied him carefully."
        if greyhideRelationship != '':
            $ threesomePersuadeScore +=1
            $ partnerPoints = True
            ro "Think about Greyhide. Since coming here weve let him into our relationship in a way we never could have imagined. Even into the bedroom."
            if greyhideRelationship == 'alexia':
                show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                ro "Considering all the fun you have with him, Im sure you see why having a partner on the side doesnt have to be a threat to our relationship. And you know Ive tried to be supportive of that."
                show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
                "She blushed faintly at the reminder of her trysts with the friendly bull."
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            elif greyhideRelationship == 'rowan':
                show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                ro "Youve approved of me being with him. And youve seen firsthand it doesnt make me love you any less."
            else:
                show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                ro "Youve seen that we can add a third wheel to our relationship and both find enjoyment from it. Together."
                show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
                "Alexia blushed softly at the reminder of their prior activities together."
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "Alexia sighed softly."
            al "Look. Greyhide is different. We know Greyhide. We trust Greyhide. "
            show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
            if admitElfSex:
                ro "I trust Liurial. You could learn to trust her too. Decide for yourself if shes worth having around."
            else:
                ro "I trust Liurial more than most people in the castle. Youd have a chance to feel your own comfort with her before assenting to anything, Alexia."
            al "Right..."
        if RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesome:
            $ threesomePersuadeScore +=1
            $ partnerPoints = True
            show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
            show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
            ro "You can hardly forget our times with Xzaratl. The stuff we get to do with her? Its nothing {i}like{/i} what we could have imagined back in Arthdale."
            if rowanFutaAnal:
                ro "As I recall, at her urging youve literally grown your own cock and fucked me in the ass."
            elif rowanFutaSuck:
                ro "As I recall, at her urging youve literally grown your own cock and had me suck on it."
            elif alexiaFuta:
                ro "I mean, I was okay with the time when you grew your own cock at her urging."
            else:
                pass
            ro "Compared to {i}all of that{/i}, whats one simple straightforward elf girl with a crush?"
            if AlexiaXzaratlInfluence > 7:
                show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
                al "I wonder if she would be insulted or honoured by the comparison"
                "Alexias cheeks colored red. The memory of all the time she spent with the succubus must have been running through her mind. He really hadnt exaggerated when he suggested Liurial was almost mild by comparison."
            else:
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                al "Xzaratl is...complicated."
                "Rowan could see the effectiveness of this line of argument on her face. Her eyes shone with memories."
                if admitElfSex:
                    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                    al "But, you know what isn't complicated with her? She wants us to love each other. I never get cut out of the loop when it comes to her."
                    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                else:
                    show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                    ro "Well definitely that. But, its also fun and exciting. And proof that what happens when everyone is on the same page doesnt have to be bad."
                    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                    al "Thats true..."
        if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
            show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
            "And then theres Helayna. I know you were worried about me just running off with her when I first claimed her. Youve seen I can keep being a good husband regardless of who else is on the side."

            if helayna_escaped == False and admitElfSex and all_actors["alexia"].relation < 50:
                $ threesomePersuadeScore -=1
                show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                "Alexia grit her teeth."
                al "Im not sure I have, Rowan?"
                al "..."
            if helayna_escaped == False and all_actors["alexia"].relation > 49 and threesomePersuadeScore > 2:
                show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                if admitElfSex == False:
                    "Alexia gave him a knowing look."
                if admitElfSex:
                    al "So many girls youre keeping on the side. First Helayna. Now you have Liurial too. How many more?"
                    "Alexia had already visibly calmed down enough to crack a few jokes. The fading of her rage gave Rowan hope."
                else:
                    al "So many girls youre keeping on the side. First Helayna. Now you want Liurial too. How many more?"
                al "I have to wonder if this is a power fantasy for you? Youre trapped in this goddess forsaken castle, so youre off trying to form your own little harem. Is that the way of it?"
                show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                "Rowan grinned, but didnt quite deny it."
        if admitElfSex:
            al "Look, the difference here is that you {i}lied{/i} about Liurial. You had her behind my back."
            al "It doesnt matter how many side partners Ive {i}knowingly{/i} consented to having when it comes to deciding about a woman who you {i}hid{/i} from me."
            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            "His frown returned."
            ro "Well, I dont want to hide it from you anymore. I want her in the open. I dont want to cut you out of loop anymore."
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            al "I suppose thats admirable. But, that doesnt mean all is forgiven. Im stillprocessing it"
            al "So lets move on from this topic."
        else:
            show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            ro "We both consented then. Is it so wrong for me to ask for your consent for one more?"
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            "Alexia didnt quite answer him. But, his point had seemingly got across."
        jump threesomePersuadeMenu

    "We could share her" if persuadeShare == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ persuadeShare = True
        "Rowan hesitated for a moment before launching into this point. It was certainly one of the more...daring rationales he could give Alexia to accept Liurial. But, he ultimately decided to be bold."
        if admitElfSex:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            ro "Im not sure if this will help you forgive me for the lying part. But, if you want a reason why you should accept keeping Liurial"
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        ro "If youre around me and her together for any length of time, youll come to see how she views me. In her mind, the fact that Im her protector basically makes her my possession. Shes told me so herself."
        ro "But...if you think about it, whats mine is yours."
        "Alexia blinked at him in confusion. But, it turned into a slight squint as the meaning of his words dawned on her."
        ro "And you saw the way she talked to you when you entered the room. All Lady Alexia, right? Shes very deferential to me. Because youre my wife that extends to you."
        if admitElfSex:
            ro "Shes already perfectly comfortable with me. If I said I wanted her to treat a command from you as one from me, I dont doubt for a second shed obey."
            ro "And if I told her I wanted you to join us sometimes, there would almost certainly not be a real objection from her."
        else:
            ro "Shes told me that I could do basically whatever I want with her. If I told her the price of finally getting to sleep with me was that shed have to share the bed with you...I doubt shed object at all."
        ro "So...maybe youd be more okay with her if you got your own turns with her too?"
        if greyhideRelationship == 'poly':
            ro "Kind of like with Greyhide, only more simple because Liurials already sworn to obey me anyway."
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            "Alexia stared blankly at him until words finally returned to her."
            if threesomePersuadeScore > 4:
                show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
                al "...Well, I suppose that would be one solution to this entire conversation."
                ro "One youre interested in? "
                "Alexia flushed slightly."
                al "I will admit, she is...prettyif I were interested in experimenting, you could have picked someone much worse for the job. It was part of what gave me a heart attack when I came in."
                al "Who is this beautiful girl in such a sexual situation with my husband?"
                al "..."
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                al "I wouldnt want to exploit Liurial though. Feelings for my husband aside, she seems like a nice girl. Perhaps, too vulnerable for her own good, from how youve described her."
                ro "But, if she were willing to consent?"
                al "Without coercion or pressure?"
                ro "Yes."
                "Alexia ran a hand through her hair."
                show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
                al "I could see myself enjoying such a thingbut, then again, I dont even know if I want to agree to letting you keep her at all"
                al "Lets focus on something else"
            elif threesomePersuadeScore < 5 and admitElfSex:
                $ threesomePersuadeScore -=1
                show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                "Her face slowly hardened. He knew hed seriously fucked up before she even opened her mouth."
                al "Rowan. Did you just try to talk your way out of cheating on me by suggesting that you would {i}give{/i} me the girl you cheated with?"
                show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                ro "Uh..."
                "He tried to find a less absurd spin on what she said.. But, based on how the conversation had been moving, he decided it would be better to change his strategy."
            else:
                $ threesomePersuadeScore -=1
                show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                "Then, she began to softly shake her head."
                al "No."
                al "Thats just callous. Treating the girl and her choice of partners as a bargaining chip in negotiations."
                al "If you actually want me to approve a liaison with this girl, you should prove that its a good idea to allow. Asking for a threesome is a request, not a gift, Rowan."
                al "And I still find it rather presumptuous to assume shed want such a thing. Uncomfortably so."
                show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                ro "Right. Sorry"
                "He swiftly shifted the line of argument."
        elif all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
            $ threesomePersuadeScore +=2
            $ sharePoints = True
            "Alexia may have been initially surprised by the offer for a threesome. But, a moment later she was nodding along and considering it as if it were any normal proposal."
            if admitElfSex:
                al "Its pretty clear by now that in your relationship with Liurial, shes something like your sexpet, right?"
            else:
                al "So, when Liurial expressed interest in you, she was basically asking to be your sexpet, right?"
            show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            if avatar.corruption > 60:
                ro "Definitely."
            else:
                ro "You could frame it that way."
            al "And your grand peace offering to me is to make her {i}our{/i} pet, then?"
            ro "Heh. I guess you cant say I never bring home any gifts for you."
            if threesomePersuadeScore > 4:
                show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                "Alexia met his smirk. They briefly looked like two wolves hunting the same prey."
                al "If I must say...She is a very pretty little thing. I cant fault your taste. But, will she just go along with such an arrangement?"


                ro "Id say so. But, the best way to find out is by asking her, right?"
                al "Right."
            else:
                show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                al "Hey now. Dont get ahead of yourself. You havent convinced me to accept {i}your{/i} relationship with her. Youre not at the propositioning threesomes stage of this conversation"
                al "...Yet."
                "To Rowan, the last word was the only one that really mattered from her answer."
        else:
            $ threesomePersuadeScore +=1
            $ sharePoints = True
            show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
            "Alexia was tongue tied by the sheer boldness of the offer. Rowan was half-wishing he could take it back. At least, until Alexia mumbled out a reply."
            show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
            al "...Liurial is quite pretty, isnt she?"
            show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
            "Rowan breathed a sigh of relief."
            ro "She is."
            al "I wont say that the offer isnt a bit...enticing. But, are you sure the girl would be okay with something like that? Here we are talking about her like shes a piece of meat for you to bribe me with."


            show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            ro "Its not like her motives and feelings are much of a mystery, Alexia. From first hand experience, I would doubt that shed be very upset about this."
            al "If you say so"
            "She bit her lip."
            ro "If you were interested, wed just ask her. The worst that could happen would be she says she isnt comfortable with it."
            if admitElfSex:
                show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                al "Its a bold move trying to get out of being dressed down for cheating by offering a threesome, mister."
                "She chuckled darkly."
                ro "The bad kind of bold?"
                al "I dont know."
        jump threesomePersuadeMenu

    "Shes not competition for you." if persuadeCompetition == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ persuadeCompetition = True
        "Rowan thought back to his earlier conversation with Liurial along the walls of the castle."
        ro "If theres one reason for you not to get jealous, its this. You and Liurial are not in competition with each other. Not in a way that matters."
        "She tilted her head slightly. He took a moment to catch his breath and formulate his words."
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        ro "Youre my wife, Alexia. I love you. We will be together for the rest of our lives, regardless of how long or short that turns out to be."
        "He gestured to the door of the room."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "Liurial doesnt {i}want{/i} to be my companion."
        ro "Shes said so herself. She doesnt desire to be my lover or for what happens between us to be a lifelong emotional relationship."
        ro "What she {i}wants{/i} is for me to give her sexual attention {i}now{/i}. Not at all like what we have with each other."
        ro "Shes not your competition."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia crossed her arms back over her chest, as if holding herself in place. Her eyebrow turned upwards with skepticism."
        if admitElfSex:
            al "Considering the circumstances, I suppose thats a comfort. But, not one without reservation."
            show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        else:
            al "Certainly a comfort. But, how much stock should I put into it?"
        al "After all, thats just talking about {i}now{/i}. How often do people get into a casual relationship...only for it to stop being so casual?"
        if admitElfSex:
            al "Its hard to take an argument like that seriously, since you already lied to me once today. How do you know your feelings wont change and that Id suddenly be fighting her for a spot in your bed?"
        else:
            al "Its not that I dont believe you. But, how much should I trust your own knowledge of yourself? How youd react to having her at your beck and call?"
        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            $ threesomePersuadeScore +=1
            $ competitionPoints = True
            "Rowan paused to form words. Were he to face that argument directly, hed struggle. After all, how could he know that his intentions would never change?"
            "Instead, it would be better to emphasize that sexual relationships without feelings could be normal or routine. Enough so that the risk would seem lower."
            ro "I think the difficulty is that youre still thinking about this as if we were back home. Back in our village."
            ro "In Rosaria, people get married. They settle down. An especially lustful man or woman might go sneaking around looking for suitors or mistresses on the side."
            ro "Thats just how weve thought about it our whole lives."
            ro "But, you know thats not true in the north. In Bloodmeen, of course. But, also in Qerazel, in parts of Ealoaen, and on the Isles."
            "It was important to remind her that this also applied in realms not ruled by sex hungry demons. It might help her see it as natural."
            ro "People have servants or slaves. Sometimes bedboys or bedgirls. And they help fulfill certain urges for those lucky enough to afford them or bring them into service. Its a different {i}thing{/i} than being a wife or a husband."
            ro "Thats what I meant when I said she wasnt your competition. Liurial has only been with men who learned sex and relationships from slaving for the drow. Thats just how she thinks of it."
            ro "So, Im not asking you to let me have a lover. Im asking for you to let me have a sexual servant."
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            al "..."
            "An encouraging lack of comeback. But, he needed to bring the point home even further."
            ro "Come on, sweetie. You have some inkling of what Im talking about."
            if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                $ threesomePersuadeScore +=1
                "He thought back to life in Arthdale. For details that might demonstrate this."
                show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                ro "There was a scroll you used to have. About the pirate lord in Travelers Rest? Do you remember it? Your fathers originally. It had the tale of the bedgirl he kept, right?"
                show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
                "Her eyes widened, ever so slightly."
                al "You remember that?"
                show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                "She offered him a soft smile."
                al "I suppose what youre saying is something like...in Bloodmeen, do as the demons do?"
                ro "Well not quite so extreme. If I was trying to be a demon, Id be asking for something far filthier."
                "That earned a giggle from her. Yet another encouraging sign. He was making good headway."
                al "Fine. Fine. In Bloodmeen, do as the Imperials do? Though that doesnt make as much sense."
                ro "I get the gist."
                "He smiled back."
            else:
                "She took a moment to consider it. But, then slowly started to shake her head. Hed taken the point as far as he could go. "
                al "I dont know, Rowan. I dont know. Were not from those places, are we? Were not from {i}here{/i}. Maybe, I am thinking like a Rosarian. But, its not fair to ask me not to when thats all Ive ever known."
            show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "Alexia tapped her foot. Some new thought seemed to have struck her. Rowan waited to hear what her latest objection would be."
            al "But, if thats your goal, what does that mean about your duties to her?"
            show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
            ro "Huh?"
            al "Suppose I agreed to this arrangement here and now. But, then later I saw you developing feelings for her. And if I then told you that you needed to drop her entirely. Cut her out of your life."
            "She paused, letting the words linger in the air with all of the implications that came with it."
            al "Would you cut her out of your life for me?"
            ro "Not just, stop sleeping with her. End the protection arrangement too?"
            al "Yes."
            menu:
                "Of course.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                    ro "Of course, I would. I came all the way here for you. I crossed half of the continent. If you wanted me to stop being her protector for your sake, Id do it."
                    if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 61:
                        "Rowan waited. But, the answer he got from his wife was not relief at his proclamation of fidelity. She cocked her head and gave him an intense, almost dark, glare."
                        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                        al "Funny, but didnt I hear that you took her on because the girl was in trouble? I wonder what that says about your motives in all this?"
                        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                        "Had that offended her? But, hed said that he would give her up for her?"
                        ro "Wait. I was just trying to reassure you."
                        al "I know."
                        al "..."
                        ro "..."
                    else:
                        $ threesomePersuadeScore +=1
                        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                        "Alexia pouted softly."
                        al "Good. Well, at least you know where your priorities ought to be. The question is if you can prove it?"
                        ro "I can, Alexia. I promise, I can."
                "I made her a promise":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                    ro "I would, er"
                    "He stopped himself, mid-sentence. What would he do in that situation exactly? Certainly the answer Alexia might want to hear is that hed put her over everything. But, he had made assurances to Liurial. And throwing her to the wolves wouldnt be good for him or for the elf. "
                    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                    "He straightened his composure and made his face into stone."
                    ro "Liurial and I have a deal. I would protect her from harm. In return, she would do everything in her power to help me and obey me. That doesnt have to entail a sexual relationship."
                    if avatar.corruption < 31:
                        ro "But, Im not going to take back my oath to her. It would be too cruel."
                    else:
                        ro "But, Im not going to take back my oath to her. Not when shes already done so much to prove her loyalty."
                        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                        al "..."
                        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 60:
                            show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                            $ threesomePersuadeScore +=1
                            $ competitionPoints = True
                            "Alexia exhaled softly. Rowan noted, with some small satisfaction, that her body language came across as more relieved than furious."
                            al "It is perhaps not the wisest thing to say to your wife. Though, there is something admirable about wanting to back up your oath. "
                            if admitElfSex:
                                al "Especially since you need to convince me that I can trust you."
                            else:
                                al "After all, Im only going to let you do this if I feel like I can trust your promises."
                        else:
                            show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                            al "Loyal perhapsbut to the wrong person."
                            "Rowan blinked twice. He wondered if there was a time where Alexia would have shown more concern for the girls welfare. But, in this moment it became clear to him that he chose wrong."
                    jump threesomePersuadeMenu
        else:

            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            "Rowan stumbled on his words. How exactly would he be able to prove that it would always be true? His current situation was not what he intended when he first agreed to work for the twins. If he said he knew the future, it would just make him seem like a liar."
            ro "I guess.I guess Id just want you to be able to trust me. I dont know if I can give you a better answer than that."
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            "She sighed."
            if admitElfSex:
                al "Well, if you want to keep seeing this girl, youre going to have to give me a bit better than that."
            else:
                al "Well, if you want to see this girl, youre going to have to give me a bit better than that."
            jump threesomePersuadeMenu
    "Continue.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass



if admitElfSex:
    al "So thats your case for why I should let you keep Liurial as a partner on the side?"
else:

    al "So thats your case for why I should let you have Liurial as a partner on the side?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

ro "Yes."

al "..."

ro "..."

if admitElfSex:
    "His heart was beating fast. Would she forgive him for his transgressions? Would she try to force him to break off his dynamic with the elf?"

elif admitElfSex == False and elfSex:
    "His heart was beating fast.Had he given too much away? Would she realize that hed lied to her?"
else:

    "His heart was beating fast. Would she really be alright with letting him keep Liurial on the side? "

"He waited on every sign she was ready to answer. It took a few agonizing false starts before she was ready to speak."

if (alexiaAndrasSex > 0 or alexiaJezeraSex > 0) and (alexiaJezObedient == False or alexiaAndrasObedient == False):
    if admitElfSex:
        $ threesomePersuadeScore +=1
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    al " I suppose I should give you some extra slack here. People have urges. Even married people."
    "What did she mean by that? Rowan tried to look into her eyes, but she was looking at the floor. It felt like the distance between them was larger than this stretch of hallway."
    if admitElfSex:
        al "Provided that your loyalty is still with me, at the end of the day. I suppose I shouldnt judge small transgressions so harshly."
    else:
        al "Theres nothing too bad about you wanting an experience on the side as a change of pace...provided your heart is still with me."
    al "Weve both learned many things in this strange last year or so"
    "Her voice faded off into a mumble. Rowan wanted to ask her what she meant by it. But, considering the topic, the time didnt feel right."
    "Instead, he softly inhaled."

elif alexiaJezObedient or alexiaAndrasObedient:
    if admitElfSex:
        $ threesomePersuadeScore +=2
    else:
        $ threesomePersuadeScore +=1
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "The slightest hint of a grin formed on her lips. Rowan felt oddly cold when he saw it. Like it wasnt a smile for his benefit."
    al "I suppose, the more I think about it, that its only natural that husbands and wives have urges that their partner cant always meet. You shouldnt feel guilty about it."
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "She looked Rowan in the eyes with such directness, Rowan almost flinched his gaze away."
    al "Im sure we {i}both{/i} agree with that."
    ro "Of course."
    "But, that expression of confidence swiftly faded. Instead, she looked down at her feet, grappling more with some thought unseen to Rowan than with the conversation itself. "
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    al "Especially when presented with the option of something truly tempting. And I have to admit your desire makes sense...Liurial is certainly a tempting girl."
    "Rowan inhaled softly. "

ro "So what do you think?"

if threesomePersuadeScore < 3:
    al "..."
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Then, the dam broke. She slowly started to shake her head."
    al "I dontI dont think youre right."
    if threesomePersuadeScore == 1 and admitElfSex:
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "As she spoke, the tears she long delayed began to fall from her eyes. Rowan was unsure if he should step forward and comfort her or step back and give her space."
        "Had she been fighting to retain her composure the entire conversation?"
        al "I didnt like what you said at all. I wanted to give you a chance to convince me. But, all you did was dodge around the issue."
        al "You made a vow to me the day we got married, and when you slept with this poor girl behind my back, you {i}knowingly{/i} betrayed my trust."
        "She jabbed a finger towards him. Where her voice had been straining with sadness, it now raised with fury."
        al "So no, Rowan. I cant accept you continuing to use Liurial like youre unmarried. And I cant accept that you {i}lied{/i} to me about it."
        show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
        ro "You were the one who asked me to explain-"
        al "I did. But, I wish I hadnt."
        al "In fact, I dont want to hear from you at all right now. I think I need some time alone to think"
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        hide alexia with moveoutleft
        "She turned on her heels and made down the hallway. Along the way, Rowan thought he saw her turn back to him. But, only for a second."
        "Rowan was left alone and speechless in the middle of the dark hallway. Part of him wondered what would have happened had he lied to her instead?"
        show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        show liurial neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        "But, his reflection was interrupted by the girl in question popping her head out the doorway."
        liur "Sir? Is everything alright? I heard shouting?"
        "Rowan didnt have an answer for her."
        $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
        $ elfRage = True
        return
    else:
        al "Its not that I didnt understand the point you were trying to get at. I did"
        show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        "She stepped closer, seeking the comfort of a hug. Rowan wrapped his arms tight around his wife."
        if admitElfSex:
            al "And I was the one who asked you to argue for it. You could have just apologized, agreed with me, and moved on."
            al "But, I dont think I can agree to you continuing a relationship with this girl. Romantic or otherwise."
        else:
            al "And I was the one who asked you to argue for it. You didnt even ask me to let you sleep with her until I decided to pry. "
            al "But, I dont think I can agree to you pursuing a relationship with this girl. Romantic or otherwise."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        "Rowan sighed and breathed inward. "
        ro "Thats your answer?"
        al "It is."
        "A moment of silence passed. One where Rowan just held the woman hed decided to marry in his arms."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "But, Alexia didnt want to stay for too long. Soon she pulled out from under his grip. And just like that, a soft smile was back on her face."
        al "Now then. Lets go inside. Just because I said no doesnt mean I cant be civil with her, you know."
        hide alexia with moveoutright
        if elfSex:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            "Alexia turned and re-entered the room. But, Rowan stood alone in the hallways a moment longer, mind running over what had just been said."
            "Would he really accept Alexias pronouncement? It was still possible to continue seeing this girl behind Alexias back. But, now that his wife was aware, would it be so wise?"
            menu:
                "Continue to see Liurial in secret.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    $ elfLie = True
                    if avatar.corruption > 30:

                        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                    "No, of course, he couldnt abandon his sexual relationship with Liurial. Sure there would be new risks with Alexias disapproval known. But, it just meant that hed have to be careful."
                    "And that hed have to get Liurial on the same page as him this time, to ensure she didnt reveal anything to Alexia again."
                    "But, that would be a conversation for later."
                    hide rowan with moveoutright
                    "Rowan put on a fake smile and followed his wife into the room."
                    jump elfThreesomeResolution
                "End things with Liurial.":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    $ elfSex = False
                    $ elfDom = False
                    "Rowan shook his head. Of course, he wasnt going to do that. The only option left would be to take Liurial aside later and explain the situation to her."
                    "He didnt know for sure how she would take it. Certainly happy wasnt a word he could expect to describe her reaction. But, she would come to accept the wisdom of Rowans rejection in time. Especially since he was still assuring her protection."
                    "Rowan frowned. It was a pity though"
                    jump elfThreesomeResolution
else:

    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia started to speak, and then abruptly stopped. As if she had to convince herself that what she was saying was alright. But, sure enough, she let the words out."
    al "Its strange to think about. Especially in the context of what our lives were like before"
    if admitElfSex:
        al "But, I suppose that based on what you saidI wouldnt have that big an issue if you and Liurial kept up the relationship you have now."
    else:
        al "But, I suppose that based on what you saidI wouldnt have that big an issue if decided to start a sexual relationship with each other."
    show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan exhaled sharply. It was a yes."
    if admitElfSex:
        "She briefly glanced to the side, not meeting him in the eyes."
        al "Im not happy you didnt tell me right away. It wasupsetting. I dont want another incident like this happening."
    else:
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "She gave him a weak smile."
        al "I probably wouldnt be saying this if you hadnt already shown me you valued our marriage more than trying to get in this girls delicates."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    al "But..."
    if protectPoints:
        al "Sex and power just work...differently here. I dont know if I like it, but in a place like this, sleeping with an ally is part of how it works."
    if partnerPoints:
        al "Having a more open relationship doesnt have to be bad for our marriage, so long as were honest with each other."
    if sharePoints:
        al "Im not really the same {i}prude{/i} I was back in Arthdale."
    if competitionPoints:
        al "You said shes going to be some kind of sexual servant, instead of a lover, right? That doesnt seem quite so objectionable."
    if (alexiaAndrasSex > 0 or alexiaJezeraSex > 0) and admitElfSex:
        ro "Even though I didnt tell you?"
        al "Everyone has desires, Rowan. Sometimes we cant help ourselves."
    "Rowan nodded his head. Her ascent would remove a layer of complexity between him and Liurial. It was a weight taken off his chest."
    if admitElfSex:
        ro "Okay. So we have an understanding then? I can keep sleeping with Liurial and you wont be mad?"
    else:
        ro "Okay. So we have an understanding then? I can finally sleep with Liurial/ and you wont be mad?"
    if threesomePersuadeScore < 5:
        al "Well, its not like I want to hear about it. And I definitely dont want it shoved in my face. This is all still new to me. But, yes I can survive the idea of it."
    else:
        al "Yes, Rowan."
    "Rowan took Alexias hands and placed them in his. Her small, delicate fingers were all the more diminutive framed against his own."
    if admitElfSex:
        "Together, husband and wife shared a moment of relief. The storm clouds were passing."
    else:
        "Together, husband and wife shared a giggle."
    if threesomePersuadeScore > 4:
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        "The serenity of the moment gave Rowan space to consider just how far Alexias acceptance went. Certainly, she was more open than he imagined. It was clear to him that there would not be much of a downside at this point to suggesting something more than permission."
        "In fact, he was growing increasingly convinced she was persuadable to more."
        "The question now was, did Rowan want to invite his wife to partake in Liurial with him?"
        menu:
            "Leave Alexia out.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Ultimately, Rowan decided not to push the point any further. Instead, it would be Alexia who would break the silence."
                show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                al "If you want to go back in now, I wouldnt mind. That poor girl must be dying from tension. And its only right you introduce us properly this time, dear."
                "Rowan nodded his head and led Alexia back into the room. "
                hide rowan with moveoutright
                hide alexia with moveoutright
                jump elfThreesomeResolution
            "Make it into a threeway.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ LiurialThreesomeAllowed = True
                "Rowan inhaled. Hed come this far in the conversation already. Why not see how far her acceptance actually went?"
                ro "There is one other thing"
                if persuadeShare:
                    ro "...I mentioned the idea of sharing her, right? I wasnt exaggerating when I said shed probably be okay with bringing you into a play session with her."
                    "Alexia looked up to him with a skeptical tilt to her eyebrows."
                    al "Oh? So, that wasnt just a line to try to persuade me?"
                    if avatar.corruption < 31:
                        ro "Well it wasnt very persuasive, was it? Still, Im leaving the option open for you."
                        ro "Whats mine is yours, Alexia."
                else:
                    ro "If shes going to be serving me, I dont think she has many qualms about {i}also{/i} playing with someone who I consider trustworthy and can vouch for. Especially if its the three of us together."
                    "Alexia blinked twice."
                    al "You mean...a threesome?"
                    show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                    ro "If youre interested?"
                "Alexia bit down on her finger."
                if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
                    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
                    al "Perhaps"
                    al "Perhaps, Id be willing to give it a try. If she isnt uncomfortable with the idea, that is"
                else:
                    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
                    al "Provided shes okay with it too, right?"
                    "He clutched her sides reassuringly."
                    ro "Of course. Its all about having a good time. And can you really say no to a good time?"
                    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                    al "I didnt think this conversation would end with me telling you that you spoil me."
                    "Rowan chuckled softly."
                    ro "I cant say I did either."

label elfThreesomeResolution:

scene bg9 with fade

show liurial sad at edgeright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with moveinleft

"Liurial sat up straight when Rowan appeared through the doorway. Her eyes wandered from Alexia back to him. The room had the air of tension Rowan only knew from the moments before facing a mounted charge. But, in this case, the charge never came."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with moveoutright

"Alexia put on a reassuring smile and took a demure seat by Liurials side."

al "I apologize for the wait. And for the harshness of my initial reaction. That was so rude of me. I hope you can forgive me for the way I spoke to you, Liurial."

liur "O-of course."

al "Good, then consider myself pleased to have finally had a chance to meet you in person, Liurial. I hope we can come to call each other friend."

show liurial neutral at edgeright with dissolve

liur "I would enjoy that too, my lady."

"Alexia giggled."

if LiurialThreesomeAllowed == False:
    al "None of that My Lady silliness. Youre talking to a village girl. Im as much a stranger to these parts as you are."
    liur "But, I serve your husband. So that would make you my lady."
    "Alexia rolled her eyes."
    al "Well, if Im your Lady, then my first order would be to be a bit more casual with me. Can you do that, sweetie?"
    liur "I c-can trythough it comes naturally."
    if admitElfSex:
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia briefly glanced back to Rowan. He knew his wife well enough by now to know the difference between genuine comfort and an act."
        if threesomePersuadeScore < 1:
            "Alexia briefly glanced back to Rowan. He knew his wife well enough by now to know the difference between genuine comfort and an act."
        else:
            "There remained a point of tension. Still, he could see her making an effort. Rowan was positive that past the initial awkwardness of their first meeting, shed grow more used to his secretary in time."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
else:
    al "You can cut out all that My Lady stuff if you want. Youre talking to a village girl. Im as much a stranger to these parts as you are."
    liur "But, I serve your husband. So that would make you my lady."
    al "Alexia rolled her eyes, but Rowan thought he caught her glancing towards him. Whatever she was thinking, she didnt show it."
    al "Okay, but you know you dont have to? Right? Especially if you dont like it."
    "Liurial nodded briskly."
    liur "It isgood of you to concern yourself with my feelings, My Lady."

"The two talked, mostly about the kind of work Liurial did and about him. Rowan playfully interjected here and there when one or the other decided to interject an embarrassing story about him. But, otherwise, he let them mostly talk amongst themselves."
"For what it was worth, Alexia disarmed the meek elfs distance with surprising grace. For all their differences, as a Rosarian peasant housewife and a refugee elf, the two found commonality in their civility, their diligent demeanor..."
"...And of course, their mutual experience being gawked at by every hungry-eyed cretin in an entire castle full of hungry-eyed cretins. Male, Female, and everything in between."

liur "Normally, I just ask Rowan to help me. But, sometimes when collecting reports, the orcs can get rather cruel with their jokes."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

al "But, do they touch you?"

liur "No. Never. But, sometimes I fear its only because their captains are always present when I am scheduled to make my rounds."

"Before long, Liurial visibly started to relax. Her shoulders slumped and her posture shifted forward. Rowan hoped that she might be able to move past the awkwardness inherent in the way that they met."

if threesomePersuadeScore < 3:
    if admitElfSex:
        "Yet, a pleasant conversation seemed to be all it was. For all of Alexias friendliness, there was a certain coolness about it, no matter how hospitable."
    "Still, the conversation could not go on for too long. Before Alexia had come to visit, Rowan had been planning for the weeks excursion. So it came to him to announce when the visit had to end for the day."
    scene bg14 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
    "Perhaps in the future, he might have a chance to allow the two to interact more. Perhaps to acclimate his secretary to the idea of being around his wife. And to acclimate his wife to interacting with people who served under Rowan directly."
    "But, it seemed today was not the day for it."
    $ alexiaLiurialFriendly = True
    return
else:

    pass

"Still, the agreement that Rowan and Alexia had reached had not escaped either of their minds."

if LiurialThreesomeAllowed == False:
    "As much as the intent of this conversation was to form the seeds of future friendship, it was also to bring up Alexia's newfound approval of liaisons between Liurial and himself."
else:

    "As much as the intent of this conversation was to form the seeds of future friendship, it was also to see the elf girls willingness to allow a third party into their fun."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Surely though, not all of the attention from men in the castle has been such a worrying prospect for you?"



"Liurial blinked twice at him."

ro "Well, since you left Torlene, has your only experience with men been with the predatory sort. Or have you found time for a few more {i}enjoyable{/i} encounters?"

"The elfs visual confusion only grew. There was little doubt that she understood the question"

if elfSex:
    "But, how could she process the fact that he was asking it in front of his wife? The same wife who seemed outraged at the idea of them sharing a bed"

    liur "Oh, yes. It hasnt been all bad. Ive had time for a few more pleasurable encounters"
    liur "..."
    liur "Oh, but nothing you need concern yourself with, Rowan. Ive been taking good care to be safe!"
    "Solansia protect her. She was still trying to pretend like Rowan hadnt been using her as a cock sleeve for months. Not especially convincingly, of course."
else:

    "But, after the mishap before, the last thing shed expect is to have Rowan try to make her {i}admit{/i} her crush on him."

    liur "I cant entirely say that I have. Ive had the desire, of coursebut, Im alright. I promise. You dont need to worry about me, Rowan"
    "Rowan gave the elf girl a reassuring pat on the shoulder. Alexias eyes focused on the place where his hand made contact with her body."
    ro "You know thats not true, Liurial. You told me yourself that I should consider you as mine. And if youre essentially mine, then its my job to ensure that youre satisfied. Right?"

    "Liurial looked frantically between Rowan and Alexia. "

    liur "I suppose"

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

"Alexia took this as the moment to jump back in. She inched her position closer, so she was near touching the girl."

al "Well, now. Youve got me all curious, sweetie."
al "So, what type of man is it that strikes your fancy? I cant imagine there are very many who would in this foul castle. "

"Liurial placed a finger to her lips. Her cheeks flushed ever so softly. The topic certainly had given the room a different energy."

liur "Its a rather embarrassing subject"

al "Oh come now. Its just us girls here. Minus my husband of course. But, surely you consider him trustworthy by now."

liur "Of course, I do!"
liur "..."

liur "Well, my preference has always been for men who are {i}dangerous{/i}. Fighters and warriors. Not a threat to myself, I suppose. Just, if someone wished to do me ill"

al "They could protect you?"

"Liurial nodded."

liur "But, not a brute. A man who used his head and could speak with cleverness and wit. Intelligent and mentally fit. And of gentle demeanor when he so chooses. I admit there is a certain charm to aggression but, a {i}controlled{/i} aggression. Too much is offputting. "

if alexiaAndrasObedient:
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
    al "He. I dont know about that. A hunk is a hunk, Liurial."
    "The elf just shrugged."
    liur "I apologize if my explanation displeased you, My Lady."
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    al "Stop that! Im just having fun. Keep going. Need it always be an elf?"
    liur "Well"
else:

    al "Just elves though? Do elves feel attraction to other species."

liur "In the past, my inclinations always leaned towards others of my kind. As is common. But, if were simply speaking of those in the castle. In light of our rarity, I find humans can share many of the same traits. Sometimes even to the point of beingpreferable"

"By now the girl was actively forcing herself not to look towards Rowan. But, Alexia wasnt about to let her dance around the true point."

menu:
    "Point out the similarities.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        "Rowan took the chance afforded to shake things up further. After all, his prior effort had already proved successful. "
        ro "A human or elf who is trained in combat, but nominally has a job that is more about using his brain, huh?"
        ro "I wonder where youd find such a person."
        show liurial aroused at edgeright with dissolve
        liur "I, er"
        "She glanced towards him with shy curiosity. With how angry Alexia had been when she first came in, there would be no way for Liurial to know what Rowan and his wife agreed to in the hallway. To her, Rowan probably looked like he was making the situation worse on purpose."
        "Her confusion was adorable."
        al "Hmm. Rowan is right. It does sound like someone we might know. "
        al "Anyone come to mind, dear?"
        ro "Mmm. Im still considering it. It is a familiar description though"
        liur "..."
        "Alexia couldnt help but give him a wink."

        al "Stop playing with her, Rowan. Everyone here understands that she described you when asked who her ideal man is."
        show liurial neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "Let Alexia do it for you.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Hmm."
        "She pointed to Rowan."
        al "You realize you just described that silly idiot over there, right? A human man who is smart and well-mannered, yet could still kill a man. Thats Rowan. "



"Liurial went pale."

liur "Ier...suppose thats accurate. But, you neednt worry about my intentions, Lady Alexia. I understand that-"

al "Oh hush, now. Rowan told me everything already. Why do you think we were in the hallway for so long?"

"The elfs eyes went as wide as saucers. As in most situations where things got difficult, her first reaction was to look to Rowan."

ro "Shes not mad, Liurial. At least, not so mad anymore."

liur "O-oh. "

if elfSex:
    show liurial sad at edgeright with dissolve
    "As the situation dawned on her, Liurials head bowed low in contrition. Strands of her hair tumbled forward, obscuring her face."
    liur "Im sorry that Iwellyou knowwith your husbandI'm horrible for what I did...I hope that you arent too strict with me. But, I understand if you want me to go"
    "She hung her head in shame. "
    if admitElfSex:
        al "No no. I dont want you to go, sweetie."
        "She placed Liurials head in her hands."
        al "Well, when he first told me, I was pretty furious. Who wouldnt be? But, much of that was simply I don't know. Afraid of being replaced?"
        liur "I dont want to replace-"
        al "I know. I know. Rowan told me."
        al "But, Rowan showed me that all he wanted to do was help you. And besides, its rather hard to imagine you as the scheming sort."
        "Liurial shook her head softly, so as to not throw off Alexias hands."
        liur "Never."
        al "Thats why My husband and I came to an arrangement"
    else:
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
        al "Wait-"
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan went stiff as stone. In the midst of such a long conversation, hed almost forgotten that hed {i}lied{/i} to Alexia. He was entering the moment of greatest danger of discovery."
        al "..."
        al "What did you mean by what you did?"

        "Liurial's face became a shade paler, and she slid closer to Rowan from where she was sitting. At least enough to make her harder for Alexia to grasp, were she to lunge at the elf."
        liur "Um"
        liur "I thought you said that he told you everything?"
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
        "Alexias eyebrows narrowed slightly. She was leaning towards towards the elf in a vaguely predatory pose. The calm demeanor that Rowan had worked so hard to build was gone."
        al "He did."
        al "He told me that you {i}wanted{/i} to sleep with him. Which is everything. Right?"
        "Rowan jumped back into the conversation, lest he wait too long."
        ro "Alexia, Darling. I think youre scaring the poor thing."
        ro "I think what she meant to say was that"
        if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
            ro "She feels guilty because when she tried to hit on me. Because of how foreward she was and sexually eager. Id walked in on her undressed and she tried to lay hands on me. Getting her clothed again wasa challenge."
            ro "But, if it affects your view at all, shes been totally contrite about it ever since. This isnt the first time shes felt guilty over it."
            ro "The confusion here is my fault. I should have been more up front about just how hard she tried to bring me to bed. I made it sound like it was just innocent propositioning. Im sorry."
            "Alexia leaned back slightly. Her eyes shifted from a focus on Liurial to focus on Rowan. But, his face retained the practiced look of contrition. His secretary, of course, looked terrified. But, he had some hope that Alexia would just treat that as her natural expression."
            "His palms were slowly being coated in his own sweat."
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            al "..."
            al "Thats what you meant, Liurial?"
            liur "O-of courseI should never have assumed his interest to such a degree. I still feel horrible about it"
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            "Finally, his wife visibly relaxed backward. In his head, he made note to praise her later for the small assist."
            al "Well, Rowan you should have been clearer. I admit that you did make it out to be less serious. "
            al "Still, so long as you turned her down, I dont see the issue. I guess your arguments before were pretty effective."
            al "You see, Liurial. My husband and I came to a new arrangement back when we were in the hall together"
        else:
            ro "thatershe feels bad about what she {i}wanted{/i} from me. About what her fantasies were."
            "Rowan knew he was in trouble. Alexia kept leaning forward, undeterred by his mediocre lie."
            al "No no. I know what I heard, Rowan. She said what she did. But, Liurial, what did you {i}do{/i} exactly?"
            "There would be no hope of salvation from the elfs quarter. She was so tongue-tied that the only sounds she could mangle out were squeaks."
            al "Liurial, have you slept with my husband?"
            "Rowan rushed to cover the girls mouth, but she folded before Rowan could get to her."
            liur "Im sorry..."
            al "You neednt worry Liurial. Im not angry at you in the slightest."
            al "{i}Dear{/i}. You told me that I walked in on a misunderstanding. Everything I said, everything I agreed to, was only on the condition that you were telling me the truth."
            al "Rowan. Say something, damnit."
            "Rowan gulped down."
            ro "Look, Alexia. You dont understand-"
            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with moveoutright
            show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with moveoutleft
            "His wife abruptly stood up. "
            al "Oh, I understand perfectly."
            al "I walked in on you about to sleep with this poor girl. Then you lied to me {i}multiple{/i} times suggesting you werent."
            al "But, then you had the absolute audacity to try to suggest that I should approve of you sleeping with her. That if you did start it would be a good thing."
            if LiurialThreesomeAllowed:
                al "Alexia: And to go so far as to suggest I have a threesome with you and the woman you cheated on me with and then lied about. Im almost impressed by the ambition, if not the morality."
            al "So no, Rowan. I understand perfectly."
            hide alexia with moveoutleft
            "And without a further word, she turned on her heels and briskly walked out of the room."
            "Rowan was left with a choice of following Alexia, who left the door ajar on her way out or comforting Liurial. To his side, the girl had broken down sobbing."
            if avatar.corruption < 61:
                "That too was his fault."
            menu:
                "Go after her.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan placed a hand on Liurials shoulder and rose to his feet."
                    ro "I need a moment"
                    scene bg14 with fade
                    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                    show rowan necklace naked concerned at midright with dissolve
                    "He rushed out into the hall, trying to catch up to his wife. The sound of her feet stomping on the hallway floor made her easy to track. But, when he finally reached her, she turned and stared daggers at him."
                    al "I dont want to see you, right now. I dont want to hear you, right now. Go away, {i}bastard{/i}. "
                    hide alexia with moveoutleft
                    "Once more, she turned and marched away. Rowan was left standing in place. His arms fell limp by his sides, and his jaw hung open ever so slightly."
                    "{i}How big a fool could one man be{/i}?"
                "Stay and comfort Liurial.":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan took a spot behind Liurial and wrapped his arms around her waist. For a moment, he worried that she too would be furious at him. After all, he brought her into this mess."
                    "But, she just sighed and leaned back into his touch. The tears kept strolling down her face."
                    "Perhaps she should have shoved him away. Perhaps the fact she accepted his touch meant she didnt know what was good for her. Was it all a sign of weakness?"
                    "Rowan worried about these things as he stared at the open doorway. Alexia would be upset about this for a long time"
                    "How could he be so stupid?"

            $ alexiaLiurialFriendly = True
            $ elfRage = True
            $ change_relation('alexia', -20)
            return

if elfSex == False:
    liur "Youre truly not angry, my lady? About all the times in the past that Id suggested to Rowan that we-"
    if admitElfSex:
        al "He told me about more than just the propositioning. According to Rowan, youve been sleeping with him behind my back."

        liur "What!?"
        "Her jaw gaped wide in shock and not a little fear."
        liur "But, Rowan and I havent-"
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        "He sighed. Since lying to Alexia, this had been inevitable. What was one more complexity in an already complex situation?"
        "To resolve it before Alexia questioned it further, Rowan leaned towards Liurials ear and whispered to her softly."
        ro "{i}Follow my lead. It will work.{/i}"
        "Then, before Alexia could question his words, he raised his head back to his wife."
        ro "Can you blame her for being shy, darling? She must still think youre about to wring her neck."
        al "As she should, in this situation. But, yes sweetie. As Rowan suggested. You can admit the truth now. We talked it out."
        "Her eyes timidly wandered from Rowan to Alexia."

        liur "Then yesI admit Ive beenersleeping with him"
        al "Well then, Im sure youd be delighted to learn what my husband and I have agreed on."
    else:
        al "Screw each other? Yes, he told me about your efforts in that regard. "

        "Liurial slid slightly away from Alexia. Out of easy grabbing range. But, Rowans wife followed, not letting the skittish creature get away from her."
        al "And its as Rowan told you, sweetie. Ive forgiven you for it entirely."
        al "In fact, you can thank your boss over there for being so persuasive that Im inclined to let him say Yes to your next attempt."
        "Liurials mouth hung over slightly."
        liur "You mean-"
        al "I mean that"

if admitElfSex:
    al "If, in the future, Rowan wishes to continue to have sex with you. Im giving him my permission to do it."
else:

    al "If, in the future, Rowan wishes to have sex with you. Im giving him my permission to do it."

show liurial happy at edgeright with dissolve

liur "Yyoure sure?"

al "Mhm."

"The girls expression lit up like a puppy that had been given a treat. She was near hopping up and down in her seat."

liur "II had been so worried! And every time he reminded me that he was married Id felt so guilty about everything"
liur "Eeeeeee. I apologize. Its just exciting. AndAnd"
liur "My Lady! I never imagined youd be so understanding. T-thank you"
liur "How can I ever repay your mercy? If you need anything, Ill do anything for you. Just say the word and-"

"Alexia gave the elf a soft smile."

if LiurialThreesomeAllowed:
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
    al "Mmm. I can think of a few ways to put that to the test. But, dont worry at all, sweetie. Well get to that."
    liur "Of course. Anything at all. "
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
else:

    al "All you need to promise me is your friendship, Liurial. "
    liur "Heh. That I can do without question."

"Soon, the conversation topic had shifted again. It mostly concerned how the new dynamic would work, and what Alexia approved of or didnt approve of. Here, Rowan was more active, as he certainly had a stake in what was decided."

if LiurialThreesomeAllowed == False:
    "Ultimately, the entire affair lasted well into sundown. It was only as the daylight faded that Rowan reminded them that he still had to prepare for the weeks excursion. He had been doing something before the entire situation had come to a head. "
    if elfSex == False:
        "He didnt even have a chance to break in his new sex partner. A shame, but one there would be plenty of time to correct in the future."
    hide rowan with moveoutleft
    show bg14 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
    "As Rowan left the bedroom, Alexia and Liurial were still talking. Once out of sight range, he was able to breathe a sigh of relief. He had somehow emerged from the meeting with approval from his wife to take on a side partner."
    "That shed agreed at all was still a shock. Alexia really had come a long way in such a short amount of time. "
    if alexiaJezObedient or alexiaAndrasObedient:
        "Though, in most situations her changes werent quite as much of a relief as in this case."
    show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
    "In the back of his mind, all the other ways this mess could have gone worse lingered as what-ifs. Had he been smart? Or lucky? Rowan didnt know."
    $ alexiaLiurialFriendly = True
    $ elfYes = True
    return
else:

    pass

"Now that Liurials skittish fear of Alexia had eased, it put the topic of the threesome back on the table. So to do the openly sexual topics being discussed. Rowan kept his eyes open for a chance to move the topic in that direction."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "After all, Alexia was still in many ways a housewife when it came to sexuality. It was on Rowans shoulders to help guide her to it."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "He gave Liurial a shy smile and took a seat at Liurials side. It placed the elf girl with the wife on one side and the husband on the other."
    else:
        "He gave Liurial a playful grin and took a seat at Liurials side. It placed the elf girl with the wife on one side and the husband on the other."
    liur "Liurial, I dont believe Ive ever asked you, but is attraction to both males and females common in elven society?"
    "Liurial nodded softly, though Rowan caught her eyes briefly fall on Alexia."
    liur "In Elven society, it is tolerated but not encouraged. A source of scandal on rare occasions. But, never the cause public punishment, like some humans engage in."
    show liurial aroused at edgeright with dissolve
    liur "..."
    liur "Well, in the past my prior Masterer, Finnigold had another concubine. And at times he liked it when we"
    liur "Well, you know. With one another."
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia leaned in slightly. Rowans intentions were no secret to her. But, the question was whether shed join in the effort too. Hed gotten her to agree to share her, but she had still seemed of shaky certainty."
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    al "Oh. It must have been cruel of him to force you to do things with a woman when you arent even interested in her."
    liur "I never said I wasnt"
    liur "Nor did I find it especially cruel, if I must be honest, Lady Alexia. "
    "A soft grin played on Rowans face. It was not a huge surprise, based on all he knew about her. But, it still was gratifying to hear her admit."
    menu:
        "Ask if she prefers men.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Ah, what you mean then is. You personally prefer male partners. But, don't mind a woman in the context of a dynamic with a man."
            "Liurial took a moment to process his words. Then answered with a soft nod."
        "Ask if shes slept with a woman recently.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "That was a few years though? Any more recent experiences worth mentioning, Liurial?"
            liur "Er, there was a slavegirl when we were employed by the Drow. But, not since we made our way to Bloodmeen."
            "Rowan chuckled."
            ro "Well now, clearly its been far too long since youve had the chance then, huh?"

    ro "Well now, clearly its been far too long since youve had the chance then, huh?"
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia and Liurial both seemed to flush at once. Liurial shied her eyes down, suddenly aware of the implications behind Rowans words. Alexia too seemed embarrassed. But, she gave the elf a weak smile."
    liur "Sir...Do you mean to ask me if.."
    "Rowan gave her a nod. Liurial finally looked up to Alexia. Her eyes hung on her freckled face. But soon, to Rowans gratification, traced down to her ample bosom. They far dwarfed what assets Liurial had."
    liur "Yesshes erveryattractive."
    "Her answer came out as a shy breath."
    ro "Fantastic! So Liurial, something Ive tried to do for awhile now is help Alexia get out of her shell. I could use your help."
    liur "A-always, Sir..."
    "He turned to his wife."
    ro "Alexia, Darling. Would it be okay with you, if Liurial gave you a kiss?"
    "Alexia put her hands to her mouth and looked back and forth between Rowan and Liurial. Shed agreed back when it was hypothetical. But, faced with the reality of a liaison between the three, she seemed to freeze up."
    "Liurial pulled her oversized hat from her head and held it in her hands. Her eyes were wide and trained on the other woman."
    "Alexia bit down on her lip. Then, it morphed into a playful smile. The last bit of hesitancy cracked."
    al "Ive never kissed an elf before"
    al "Yes. It would be okay."
    scene cg413 with fade
    show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg413
    show liurial aroused behind cg413
    show alexia necklace aroused behind cg413
    pause 3
    "Liurial leaned in and closed her eyes. A heartbeat passed. Then, Alexia followed suit. Rowan watched eagerly as their lips touched one another."
    "At first, it was a timid contact. No tongues. Not much movement of their bodies. Liurial was naturally reluctant to be aggressive with her protectors wife. Alexia, meanwhile, was almost certainly not very used to the soft lips of a woman."
    "But, no matter what reluctance she brought in, Alexia clearly had a taste for Liurial. Her head surged forward, and the kiss grew deeper. Ever acquiescing, Liurial tilted her head backwards and submitted to Alexias lead."
    if elfSex == False:
        "Rowan noted with irony the fact that his wife was getting a chance to be intimate with her before he was. Though, with a display like this in front of him, he would find a way to live with it."
    ro "Not bad, right?"
    al " Mmmnot at all"
else:


    "But, Rowan was not the only one interested in taking the conversation in a more lewd direction. Before he could make his move, Alexia stepped in and did it instead."
    al "Liurial, you know, Ive been thinking about earlier when you said youd do anything I asked of you"
    liur "Y-yesMy Lady?"
    al "And that means youd answer any question I asked you. Even if it wasnt the sort of thing polite folks normally ask?"
    "Liurial blushed softly."
    liur "If thats what My Lady wishes to ask me"
    "Alexia leaned closer. Their respective postures left Alexia positioned above Liurial."
    al "Something Ive been considering of late has been to expand my experiences with women. Back in my home village, Id never have dreamed of it."
    al "And yet"
    al "I could always use the {i}advice{/i} of a woman who has had experiences with other women before. That wouldnt describe you, would it?"
    "Liurial shot Rowan a surprised glance. But, he just answered it with a firm nod. The question was as much from him as from his wife. That was all Liurial needed."
    liur "YesI could be described that way."
    show liurial aroused at edgeright with dissolve
    "Alexia subtly rested a hand in Liurials lap. The ever skimpy outfit the elf girl wore meant that this was a contact of skin against skin. Liurial inhaled."
    al "Would please tell me more?"
    liur "Oh, just. Before my exile. My former Master, Finnigold had another concubine who sought his company. And at times, for his amusements, hed encourage us to"
    al "Have sex?"
    "Liurial nodded quickly and let out a squeak."
    al "And you enjoyed it?"
    "Another nod. Alexia brushed a finger along Liurials inner thigh. The elf sighed and drew the oversized hat from her head."
    ro "Careful with her, Darling. Shes a shy one."
    al "Ill be delicate. Dont worry, love."
    "She turned back to Liurial, her expression twisting to naughty glee. She bit down on her lip. Despite the fact that Alexia was in the drivers seat here, her inexperience seducing another woman showed."
    al "Mmm. And since we established that an order from me is as if it came from my husband"
    al "You wouldnt just answer a question from me, right? If I gave you an order, youd do it as readily as if it came from."
    "Liurial slowly nodded, eyes transfixed by Rowans aggressive wife. He noticed the way shed started to lean forward too. Their lips were only a few inches from one another."
    al "What if I wanted to kiss you? After all, I have been so curious. And you said yourself, you have had experience before."
    al "Besides"
    "Alexias words turned low and breathy."
    al "Ive never kissed an Elf before. Ive always wondered how they taste."
    liur "Mmm."
    liur "My Lady"
    liur "Youre making me needy"
    "Alexia smirked. Then, she suddenly turned to Rowan, acknowledging for the first time since the exchange began that there was a voyeur."
    al "There is also the question of our audience. What do you think, Dear? Would watching us make out excite you?"
    menu:
        "Definitely.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Alexia, Darling {i}of course it would{/i}."
            al "Such a pervert. Forcing his wife and his side woman to play with one another, just to fulfill his fetishes."
            show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
            ro "Im not-"
            "He stopped mid-sentence. Considering the context of the statement, he could tell there was something else she really wanted to hear instead."

            show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            ro "Well now? What are you waiting for? You dont have a choice, you know."
            al "Mmm..."
        "Only if she likes it.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Rowan gave his wife a soft smile."
            ro "I definitely would. But, only if I knew you were having fun too. It wouldnt be much fun if you were miserable doing it."
            "Alexia broke her seductive grin momentarily to beam at her husband."
            al "Mmm. Well, let me assure you that Im willing to. In fact, let me show you"
        "Id rather jump in.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
            "Rowan leaned forward, mouth parting slightly. As the contact between the two had grown more flirtatious, his own body was being affected by the sight."
            ro "And what if I said Id rather not watch and jump right in?"
            al "Then Id tell you that you need to be a good boy and show a little patience."
            al "You were the one who convinced me to try my hand at her, Rowan. That means you need to leave me to my fun."
            al "At least to start with"

    scene cg413 with fade
    show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg413
    show liurial aroused behind cg413
    show alexia necklace aroused behind cg413
    pause 3       
    "Alexia suddenly attacked Liurials lips with her own. There was little build-up needed. Shed been eager since Rowan first proposed the idea to her. In contrast, Liurials timidity left her initial movements stiff, but her rising desire soon corrected that."

"Their respective positions said it all. Alexia leaned forward, directing and guiding the smaller woman. Liurial tilted her head up, letting Alexia take the lead."
"Rowan watched the unfolding scene with rapt attention. How could he have imagined that introducing Liurial and Alexia would end so well? He should have done it sooner."
"Of course, neither of them minded his greater attention. Though the intimacy was certainly not a show for him. Alexia was positively riled up, and Liurial was quickly growing just as desperate. The moans and shallow gasps that escaped the kiss hinted at the passion."
"Liurial hands grasped her own shoulders. The yielding fabric that made up her dress offered no resistance as she pulled it open. The kiss broke so Liurial could work her dress off."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    al "So pretty"
else:

    al "Youre cute when youre eager."

liur "Mff. Thank you"

"Alexia seemed to have as little qualms about staring as Rowan did. Her eyes traced Liurial, from her nape to her most delicate place. Wordlessly, Alexias hands went to her own clothing. It joined Liurials dress in a pool at their knees."
"Rowan broke the spell of the moment with a chuckle."

ro "Thats too much for one man"

"Alexia shot him a brief glare, then rejoined the kiss. Their entire bodies pressed against one another. Soft hands explored soft bodies. Liurial almost seemed to be absorbed in Alexias curves. Lips met lips. Passion met Passion."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Alexia broke the kiss, though she didnt make the slightest move to extract herself from the other girls embrace. Liurial rolled her head back and let out a groan. Alexia ignored it, momentarily, and shifted her attention back to Rowan."
    al "What are you waiting for, Rowan? Going to join us?"
    "Rowans mouth went dry. Rather than answer her with words, he pulled off his clothes. Then, he moved to join his wife and his secretarys embrace."
else:

    "Rowan drew closer to the two women, putting one hand on each of their backs. Alexia broke the kiss with a gasp, but neither seemed to much mind his intrusion."
    if elfSex:
        "Afterall, they were both no strangers to his touch."
    ro "Room for one more?"
    "Alexia giggled and shot Liurial a grin."
    al "What do you think?"
    liur "Liurial breath was coming out heavy, but she managed a dainty giggle."
    liur "Please"
    "And just like that, two became three. His clothes swiftly joined Liurials and Alexias on the floor."

"Rowan leaned down on Liurial, planting a strong kiss. She was all too happy to receive the attention, pressing her hands to his chest. Alexia was not to be denied, and she, in turn, leaned on his neck to suckle on it. Her breasts jutted into his side."
"All three of them softly ground their hips against one another. Three people simply basking in the pleasure of each others bodies."

al "Mmm. More. I want more."

ro "You heard the lady."

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show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg242
pause 3

"Soon, Alexia was kneeling behind Liurial. Her arms wrapped around the elfs body and her bosom teased the blond by pressing into her back."
"The elf silently went along with Alexias ministrations. She barely rose a peep when Alexias hands grasped Liurials nipples and toyed with them."
"A soft, submissive moan slipped out of Liurials lips at the sensation. Just the opportunity for Alexia to take possession of her lips once again. Soon, they were once more gagged by a kiss."
"But, Rowan would not be drawn out of the proceedings again. His attention was drawn to the spreading of Liurials legs. They were open to him. Inviting."

if elfSex:
    ro "Thats a good girl. So open to me, now. Ready to be fucked"
    "He could see her need glistening between her legs. There would be no need for further lubrication. Her body itself was beginning for him."
else:

    "How long had he denied himself this pleasure? How long had Liurial practically begged him to take her and hed refused. But now, he had a chance to have her body. And not only with his wifes permission. She was practically holding the girls legs open for him!"
    ro "Ive waited for this for a long time. And I know you have to, girl"
    "Liurial pulled her eyes away from Alexia long enough to meet him in the eyes. She couldnt speak, but she was begging for his cock harder than any words could. All of her, from the look in her eyes to the glisten between her legs, was calling out for him."
    "So, Rowan, finally, fucked Liurial."

scene cg243 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg243

"By the time hed entered her, he had been nearly painfully erect. At the feeling of his entrance, Liurial let out a loud sound muffled by Alexias lips. Her body spasmed in ecstasy, a sensation that traveled down to him as well."

menu:
    "Degrade Liurial.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ threesomeDegrade = True
        $ threesomePraise = False
        ro "Ugh. You like that? You like that, slut? I know youve been dripping for my cock since you, ghhh, walked in the room."
        if elfDom:
            ro "A desperate slave who, fuck, just wanted to be used."
    "Praise Liurial.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ threesomePraise = True
        $ threesomeDegrade = False
        ro "Mmmm. Good girl. Thats right. Take it all. Youre doing so well, taking my, er, my cock so well."
        if elfDom:
            ro "Good girl. Good slave. Take it all."

"But, it was not as simple a sensation as had he simply taken Liurial to bed himself. The motion of three bodies is far different from the bodies of two."
"Every time he would piston forward into Liurials welcoming body, the force of it would hit Alexia. And when Alexia would push her own body in response to Rowans it would push Liurials with it."
"In this way, three bodies acted almost like two. Rowan would thrust, Alexia counter-thrust. Between them, Liurials squirming body became almost like a ragdoll. Alexia was fucking him using Liruial as a puppet."
"And the elf was loving every second of it. She was a spasming puddle of desperate noises and spastic movements. The harder Rowans cock penetrated into her, the louder the involuntary noises that she let out. At least, until Alexia gagged her with more shallow, desperate kisses."
"Suffice to say, she lacked the clarity of mind or the will to protest being their fuckpuppet, even had she wanted to."

if elfDom:
    ro "Ugh. Fuck. Take it, Slave. Take it like, gruh, the fuckingfucking toy, that you are"
    ro "Being usedby both of usat the same timetotally helpless"
else:

    if threesomeDegrade:
        ro "Fuck. Youre loving this, arentarent you slut? Taking it, grrr, rough. Like a fucking, ugh, toy for us."
    else:

        ro "Good girl. Ugh. Good girl. Such a, gruh, good girl. Letting yourself bebe fucked by both of us at, ugh, the same time."

"The rhythm of their hips grew faster. The friction of her tightness against him drove him closer yet to eruption. Normally he lasted longer than this"
"Perhaps, it was just the musk in the air. Perhaps it was the joining of Liurials tight body with Alexias strong hips and practiced thrusting. Or maybe the idea alone, the very concept was driving him wild."
"Whatever, the cause, it soon had at the point of bursting."

ro "Graph"

"He felt a powerful burst of pleasure, and then a load of his seed shot into Liurials pussy. Whiteness leaked out, in whatever space his cock allowed."

if elfSex == False:
    "He leaned back, watching with satisfaction as his wife and his (secretary/girl/pet) continued their desperate kissing and grinding. They barely stopped the pace, even as Rowans seed started to leak out of the blonds despoiled hole."

elif elfSex == True and elfDom == False:
    "He leaned back, watching with satisfaction as his wife and his girl continued their desperate kissing and grinding. They barely stopped the pace, even as Rowans seed started to leak out of the blonds despoiled hole."
else:

    "He leaned back, watching with satisfaction as his wife and his pet continued their desperate kissing and grinding. They barely stopped the pace, even as Rowans seed started to leak out of the blonds despoiled hole."

"The sight of it alone soon had Rowans blood worked up again. He might have cum early, but he was far from done."

scene cg374 with fade
show liurial naked aroused behind cg374
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg374
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg374

"As his refractory period drew to a close, the three worked themselves in a new position. Liurial was laid back with her legs spread. Rowans cum had formed a pool in her pussy. It proved a natural subject of fascination. Even to the point that Alexia was soon on all fours, with her face mere inches away."
"All that cum would only be seasoning to go with the taste of exotic pussy."

if elfDom:
    ro "You can dig right, Alexia...shs yours. If she complains a peep, Ill grab some belts and hold the little slave in place for you."
    "Liurial made a sound halfway between a whimper and a cry of lust. She always melted into pure need when he spoke that way."
    al "Rowanso kinkythis girl really, heh, pulls it out of you."
else:

    if threesomeDegrade:
        ro "AlexiaI wonder. Is this slut eager to feel your tongueor will she be sad about losing all that cum?"
        al "Heh. Lets find out."
    else:
        al "Mmm. It looks tasty, doesnt it, Rowan?"
        "Rowan laughed between heavy breaths."
        if rowanGaySex == 0:
            ro "I dont know about tasty. But, heh, seeing her perfect pussy filled up like that? Beautiful."
        else:
            ro "It looks divine."

"But, as he felt his cock stiffen back to attention, he took his position behind Alexia. Before she even had a chance to taste from the elf, his familiar cock slammed its way inside of her. She let out a long, eager cry."

show cg375 with dissolve
pause 0.5
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show cg378 with dissolve
pause 0.5

al "Rowan!"

"Liurial watched on, wide-eyed, as Alexias entire body shook. But, she didnt have long to gawk. Alexia lowered her head and set her tongue to work on the girl."
"As overstimulated as she was, it took no time to make the elf squirming and gasp at the sensation. A wet, eager lapping at the girls soiled insides."
"From Rowans vantage point, he couldnt see Alexias face. He could only imagine the drip of his cum down Alexias tongue."
"But, Liurial was in plane view. He didnt have to imagine the way shed thrash and spasm. He saw the way she clutched as her own meager chest, for something to grip into. The way her tongue panted out like a dog. The way her eyes rolled as if her mind was going vacant."
"The sight of it all helped him continue, despite the accrued exhaustion from the first session. How could he stop when they looked so divine in their rapture? When they sounded so heavenly in their desire? When they moved so perfectly in their need?"

liur "Ahhhh"

if elfDom:
    liur "U-use meeee.Use me.Use me use me use me use me. "
else:

    liur "So goodRowanmmmany-anythinganything foryou"

if alexiaJezObedient:
    "In what part of his mind was still rational, he marveled at the effect Alexia was having on her. For a woman whose sexual expierience was mostly men, she was surprisingly skilled at handling a womans body."

"Once more the three moved together. Thrusting and licking. Gasping and moaning. Every time hed slam his hips into Alexia, it would drive her tongue deeper into Liurials sex. The force of it traveling all the way through his wifes body into the other girls sex."
"And with each time Alexias body shuddered from the rough fucking, it would draw an equal reaction from Liurial. Alexias prying tongue was as affected by Rowans handling as the rest of her."

liur "Mmmmuahhahahaaa.."

"Liurial let out a small shocked sound, almost a squeal. Then she convulsed. Already on edge from Alexias earlier ministrations, her endurance gave way. From that moment on, she kept cumming, over and over, again with the period between shorter every time."
"Rowan and Alexia didnt ease off, of course. If anything her pleasured mewls just made them move faster. It certainly pushed Rowan closer to the same heights that hed felt with the prior explosion."
"Alexia was the next to succumb to the feeling. He knew the feeling of her body peaking intimately, and he felt that familiar sensation."

al "Rowan!"

"In the throes of her passion, her head tilted backwards and she gasped for air. Strands of spittle and cum were tossed up. The viscous mixture of Rowans fluids with Liurials."
"This sight was the last thing Rowan could take. It was scarcely a few seconds after his wife had reached her climax that Rowan felt himself reaching a similar point. Even the reduced sensitivity from repeated use was no match for the pleasure he was subjected to. "

show cg379 with flash
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"A mute groan came to his lips, and then he let loose. As his shuddering slowly came to a stop, he felt something warm and hot from inside his wifes body. Now, Alexia and Liurial had something new in common. Freshly creamed cunts."
"In the aftermath, Rowan sat backwards on his ass. Alexia slumped downwards, chest to the floor. Liurial was still on her back, shuddering from the afterquakes of her multi-orgasmic torture."
"He caught sight of Alexia turning back to him. With half-lidded eyes, she was staring at him, mouth slightly ajar. A trail of white liquid ran down her lip. It drew Rowans glance to the tired smile she was slowly forming. "

scene bg9 with fade
show liurial naked happy at center with dissolve
show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked at midright with dissolve

"A quiet set into the room. It matched the musk of sex that hung heavy in the air. Their chests rose and fell, searching for air to replace all that had been lost amidst the lust. Surprisingly, Liurial was the first to speak. She curled into a ball, face close to Alexias."

show liurial naked sad at center with dissolve

liur "I was terrifiedyou were in the hall for so longI thought you wouldmmmmake him get rid of me"

if elfSex and admitElfSex:
    liur "Oryoud hate me for what I didthat you wouldnt like me"

"Rowan crawled closer along the floor, so he could more easily hear the conversation."

al "Oh sweetiehehyou didnt have tohave to worryonce I got to meet you, how could I notnot like you?"
al "Mmm. Youre adorable."



"Liurial whimpered and tilted her head away."

liur "No. Im not"

"Alexia started to giggle, and Rowan joined in. "

if elfSex and admitElfSex:
    al "Rowan dearis she always so bashful, after?"
    ro "Always."
    liur "Mfff."
    if elfDom:
        al "And all thatthat slave stuff? Is that how you always?"
        ro "She likes, er, talk like that."
        al "Clearly..."
    else:
        al "Youre aa lucky man, Rowan. You had such a cute thing. This entire time. Just waiting for you?"
        "Rowan grunted."
        ro "I had to waitso not that lucky."

"The three curled together. Rowan took the position as the big spoon at the back. Alexia, second largest, settled into his warm embrace. And the petite elf was drawn towards Alexia, wrapped in her arms and pressed into her bosom."

ro "So, Liurialwhat do you say?"

liur "Hrmm?"

ro "You swore yourself to me. And Alexia and I swore ourselves to each other. So, hrmm, if you want, that means you can be Alexias too. "

show liurial naked happy at center with dissolve

"Alexia nuzzled into Liurials neck. The girls head tilted backwards to accommodate. It was accompanied by a sigh of the utmost satisfaction."

liur "B-being Alexias woman? Rowan"
liur "So long asas you dont mind?"

ro "Not a bit."

liur "Then, er, if My Ladyplease make use of me againwhats his is yours"

al "..."
al "Didnt I..didnt I tell you that you didnt have to call me that? The My Lady stuff."

"Liurials voice became a diminutive whisper."

liur "what ifI like calling you that"

"Alexia answered by sighting and turning her head halfway back to meet Rowan in the eyes."

al "I like her. Can we keep her?"

"And so they laid on the floor for some time. The conversation never hit on anything serious. There had already been enough of that for one day. But, though it all, one thing remained true"
"That Rowan had utterly forgotten about preparing for the upcoming weeks excursion. The entire reason he brought Liurial in the first place."
"Whoops."

$ alexiaLiurialFriendly = True
$ elf3Some = True
$ elfSex = True
if alexiaJezObedient == False and alexiaAndrasObedient == False:
    $ change_relation('alexia', 10)

return





label the_demons_hobby:

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan was down in the dungeons questioning a prisoner who fell into the hands of one of their orc bands. An entire small caravan had been found alongside him. In truth, this man wasnt connected to much of anything, so Rowan wasnt sure what to even do with him."
"The man offered what little he knew about the military situation. Hed passed a checkpoint the army had set up in the North. But, just as Rowan was about to call it a day, who should walk in but Andras himself."

show andras displeased at midright with moveinright

an "One of the prisoners?"

ro "Indeed Master. I was just questioning him."

"The man went pale at the sight of a demon lord standing in all his glory in the middle of the room."
"Andras yawned, clearly bored. After all, this was just a band of small merchants of artisans, not some group of fighters. But, then something made his eyebrow rise."

show andras happy at midright with dissolve

an "Your hand moved just now. You have very precise motor skills."

pris "Ah. Yes."

an "Youre a craftsman, arent you?"

"The man nodded frantically."

pris "A clockmaker, my lord. One of the finest in the realm. Or at least, so Ive been told."

"Andras took a step closer. His shadow engulfed the prisoner."

pris "Please, Sir. I have a family."

"Andras raised a hand."

an "Tell me about this craft. Clock making. What does it require? What is the process?"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"Now it was Rowans turn to look surprised. Andras soon grabbed a seat and began to question the man in detail about the mechanics of the clockmaking trade."
"The prisoner sat on edge. Sweat dripped down the side of his head. Yet, he did his best to answer every question Andras asked, sensitive not to get bogged down too hard in specifics."
"Yet, every time he tried to dumb down his answers, Andras seemed to grow more annoyed. He was genuinely interested in the mans explanation of his work. This was not the first time Rowan had seen Andras get so worked up over a minor matter, but it was still a surprise."
"After what felt like an hour. Andras rose from his seat."

an "It is settled then. You will remain here and work on a design of my specification. I will have my request brought to you in writing. If you accomplish that then I will make sure you have fine lodgings."

pris "Of course. It will be a work worthy of your glory."

"Rowan interjected quietly."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Is there anything you want me to do with the other prisoners?"

an "No strong fighters or attractive women? Nah, do whatever you want with them. I dont care."

"The prisoner gulped, but clearly didnt feel up to challenging the man whod just given him a reprieve."

if serveChoice == 2:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "It was an emotional state Rowan knew well."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

"Right as Andras reached the doorway, he turned back towards the man. His expression, which had been so uncharacteristically reasonable until now, suddenly filled with demonic menace."

an "I neednt have to tell you what will happen if I am disappointed in your work."

"Before he could even get a reply Andras turned and walked out, leaving Rowan alone with the clockmaker. It was impossible to tell from his expression whether he felt more secure before or after his visit with a demon. Rowan resumed the interrogation."

$ change_prisoners(6)
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('rowan_picnic', triggers="week_end", conditions=('goal2_completed', "all_actors['alexia'].relation > 50"), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('a_visit_to_Cliohna', triggers="week_end", conditions=('cliohnaHJ',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg12")
    event('alexia_and_the_rude_workers', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 42',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)
    event('helaynas_help', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 42', 'helayna_escape_method == "no escape"',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)




label alexia_and_the_rude_workers:

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"In just a few more hours, the sun would set, and Rowan would return to Castle Bloodmeen once again."

if alexiaWulump == True or helAlexiaWhip == True:
    "She used to eagerly await his arrival. Used to count every hour, yearning - yearning so much! - to see his face, hear his voice."
    "But now After everything that happened after Lady Helaynas escape"

    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

    if alexiaWulump == True:
        "After he allowed Andras to turn her into a tentacle fuck toy..."
    else:

        "After he mercilessly whipped her in front of everyone"

    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    " Was this still the same man she married all these years ago? This kind, courageous man, who did everything in his power to make things right?"

    al "(Oh Rowan)"

    " She didnt know what would become of them."
    "She didnt know if their marriage will hold in these turbulent times. If it can somehow endure this growing divide between them."

    if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 4 or all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence'] > 4:
        "And worse of all"
        "She didnt know if she even wanted it to endure..."
    else:
        pass
else:

    "For over half a year now, shes been counting every day, every hour, every minute sometimes, looking forward to the moment when Rowan would step through the portal, and return to castle Bloodmeen."
    " And return to her, if only briefly. With everything the twins expected of him, the two of them could rarely scrape more than a few hours together."
    "To see her marriage reduced to this"

    if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "With her husband sharing his room with a woman other than her."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "How could she not despair?"
        al "(Oh Rowan)"
    else:

        "How could she not despair?"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"She sighed to herself, and tried  as always, failing to  to banish the dark thoughts that plagued her."

if all_actors['alexia'].job_state.job == None:
    "She really wished Rowan would let her work, as she requested earlier. All that free time on her hands did nothing to put her mind at ease."
    "With nothing better to do, she usually ended up browsing the various books at the library, or - just as she was doing right now - wandering the castle, with no goal or destination in mind."
else:

    "At least now she had something to occupy herself with. But with her job done for the week, and with no plans until Rowan got to the castle, she took the time to wander through its halls, without a particular destination in mind."

"A dangerous past-time, mayhap given how one never knew what the many, destroyed rooms and tunnels of Castle Bloodmeen hid from the world."


scene black with fade
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

larry "-like big, round pillows!"

omar "Man, if I could just stick my dick-"

"It was from one of the said ruined tunnels, that Alexia heard a pair of unfamiliar voices."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Odd. Could these belong to Skordreds workers, taking a break? Judging from the faint, but unmistakably drunken, laughter, it seemed unlikely."
"Skordred wasnt one to let his workers drink on the job, but she hadnt seen him for the last few days Maybe he was taking care of something away from the castle?"

hide alexia with moveoutright

"Curiosity got the better of her, and she ended up heading into the ruined tunnels, following the lively discussion that took place."

scene black with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind black

"Discussion that, as she learned, revolved around Cla-Mins rather Rich attributes."

al "(Goodness gracious)"


scene black with fade

larry "And that blonde stripper chick. Man, Id tap that sweet ass so hard."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

omar "What, the sorceress?"

larry "Fuck no, that bitch is ice cold. The elf, Omar, the elf!"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"She eventually stumbled upon the two workers, who remained oblivious to her presence. They appeared to be relatively young. One was light skinned, with short, blond hair, likely from Rosaria."
"The other was dark skinned and spoke with a thick Qerazel accent. He was currently drinking from a bottle half full, and Alexia could bet the clear liquid was not water."

$ omarName = "Omar"
$ larryName = "Larry"

omar "Theyre both elves Larry! And you dont stand a chance with either. Everybody knows misses high and mighty pointy ears dont mingle with us, flat eared mortals."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

larry "Then youre out of luck sir, but I, Id like to remind you, am part elf."

omar "For the last time, your grandfather was not an elf!"

larry "He was! How else will you explain my magical abilities!"
larry "With the help of a simple potion, I can enter a deep, meditative trance, for 12 hours straight! Just like an elf!"

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

omar "For the last time Larry, {i}vodka{/i} is {i}not{/i} a magical potion!"

larry "Its a base for all alchemical potions, so yes it is!"

"Shaking her head in disapproval, Alexia took the opportunity to step forth, revealing herself to the two workers."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with moveinleft

al "Excuse me, but What are you two doing?"

"In an instant, the jovial, lighthearted atmosphere disappeared without a trace. The two men turned their attention to her, an unpleasant look in their eyes."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at center with dissolve

larry "And what does it look like were doing, you airhead?"
larry "Were taking a well-earned break."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with dissolve

al "I can see that. But I dont think youre allowed to drink during breaks."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at center with dissolve

omar "Then you shouldnt be doing much thinking, slut, because youre not very good at it."

larry "Rude."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at center with dissolve

omar "Yeah, she is."

al "What did you just-"

"The Rosarian man cut her off, unconcerned with her protests."

larry "Hey, is she one of Mistress Jezera's maids? I dont think I saw her earlier."

omar "I dont know man. But in this fucking castle, the women are either maids, whores or slaves."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at center with dissolve

omar "Hey slut, which one is it?! Do you eat pussy, suck dick, or suck dick for money?"

show alexia 2 necklace angry at center with dissolve

larry "Does that really narrow it down?"

omar "I dunno."

"Fuming with anger, Alexia took a deep breath, and narrowed her eyes ever so slightly at the two men."
"This wasnt the first time shes been dealing with impolite drunks, but these two were slowly moving to the top her of most infuriating assholes list."

al "... You must be new around here."

larry "Hey, she has spunk."

omar "Shed be better guzzling on spunk."

larry "Preach, man."

al "Unbelievable."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with dissolve

al "I simply must ask. Are you two even aware what castle are you in?"

"Omar simply sneered at her, but Larry was kind enough to offer a response, after rolling his eyes very ostentatiously."

larry "Castle Bloodmeen, obviously."

al "And do you happen to be aware who exactly is ruling this castle?"

larry "Ah, I see what youre getting at!"
larry "Granted, Mistress Jezera and Master Andras are plenty scary, but"

"He tossed the almost empty bottle to his friend."

omar "Everybody knows its this Rowan guy whos running things."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at center with dissolve

larry "And everybody also knows hes a massive pussy, so we can do whatever the fuck we want! Isnt that great?"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at center with dissolve

omar "I heard hes letting Andras fuck his wife."

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    larry "Do you think theyre using his bed while hes away?"
    omar "Obviously."
else:

    larry "Obviously! Why else would she sleep in her own room?"

if alexiaAndrasSex > 0:
    "Alexia turned red in embarrassment, humiliated beyond imagination. Did the staff really gossip about her and Andras?"
else:

    "Alexia turned red in anger. To think the staff would spread such filthy, slanderous allegations!"

"Larry turned to her with a shit-eating grin on his face, still unaware of who he was talking to."

larry "So as long as Skordred aint around, we can laze around all day, and Rowan will get all the blame anyway. Best fucking job we ever had."

omar "By far."

larry "Yeah, yeah."
larry "Hey Omar, do you think Master Andras shares his wife around?"

omar "Rowans? Probably. I dont think Id use her, though."

larry "Yeah, I bet that bitch is all loose by now."

if greyhideMet == True:

    larry "Who else do you think she fucks?"
    omar "The minotaur?"
    larry "No way, have you seen a minotaurs dick? That thing would split her apart."
    omar "Shit, that bad?"
    omar "Hold on- How would I know how big a minotaur dick is?"
    omar "How would YOU know how big it is?!"
    larry "I m-mean, its just common knowledge-!"
    omar "How is this- Oh Solansias tits, the cheese festival!"
else:

    pass

show alexia 2 necklace angry at center with dissolve

"The conversation continued, but Alexia couldnt follow it anymore. Their voices were drowned out by all the blood currently rushing to her head."

if helAlexiaWhip:
    "Never before, in her entire life  barring the time Rowan punished her on the castle courtyard  had she been so humiliated. Straight to her face even!"

elif raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    "Never before  barring her husband fucking Helayna  Had she been so humiliated. Straight to her face even!"
else:

    "Never before had she been so humiliated. Straight to her face even!"

"She couldnt get herself together. She didnt know if she should break into tears, scream in frustration, or just slap both of them, preferably with a steel gauntlet."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at center with dissolve
pause 1
hide alexia with moveoutleft

"So instead, she defaulted to her usual behavior  letting somebody else deal with the issue."

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace happy at center with dissolve

"Skordred wasnt around, and these two were slacking off. Drinking on the job, even! Somebody had to do something!"
"It had nothing to do with them being insulting, rude assholes!"
"No, she was just keeping the castle running! Thats right!"
"Now"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with dissolve

if alexiaWulump == True or helAlexiaWhip == True:
    jump informJezeraNow
else:

    "While she had no doubt Rowan would simply love to hear all about this, he would not return to Castle Bloodmeen in several more hours. Perhaps"
    menu:
        "Inform Jezera now." if jezNTR == True:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            jump informJezeraNow
        "Tell Rowan everything in the evening.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            jump tellRowanEvening

label informJezeraNow:

" She did see Mistress Jezera earlier today, so she was certainly somewhere in the castle."
"And she would not take kindly to Skordred's workers drinking on the job. She was certain she would resolve the matter"

show alexia 2 necklace happy at center with dissolve

"To her satisfaction."

hide alexia with moveoutright
scene black with fade

"......"
"..."
""

$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
$ all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence'] += 3
$ change_relation('alexia', -5)
jump rudeJezeraBranch

label tellRowanEvening:

al "(Hmph, better not involve Jezera unless I have to.)"

"Besides, she was certain Rowan would just love to know what the staff was saying about the two of them. This would be a nice opportunity to instill some discipline in these people."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at center with dissolve

"But she just couldnt wait"

hide alexia with moveoutright
scene black with fade

"......"
"..."
""

$ change_relation('alexia', 5)
jump rudeRowanBranch


label rudeJezeraBranch:

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy behind bg14

je "Ah, there you are."

hide jezera
show jezera happy at midright with moveinright

al "Mistress Jezera?"

je "I was looking for you. I wanted to thank you for your very Detailed report on everything you were witness to earlier this day."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"After the events at the tunnel, she ended up finding Mistress Jezera quite quickly. Blind with rage, for better or for worse, she ended up telling the demoness everything, not holding her tongue at all."
"Which she was slowly starting to regret. Now that her anger subsided, she was starting to realize what fate did she'd bring to the two young men."
"Yes, they were rude and foolish, but so were many their age, before life wizened them up. Todays event would no doubt lead to a valuable lesson they would carry for life If Jezera did not see fit to end that life early."

scene bg18 with fade

show jezera displeased at center with dissolve

"And judging from the dark look the demoness wore the last time Alexia saw her"

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

al "Yes About that..."

show jezera happy at center with moveinright

"But the demoness would not let her finish."

je "A-a-a! Dont say anything, just follow me for now."

hide jezera with moveoutleft

" She didnt like where this was going, but she couldnt oppose Jezera."

hide alexia with moveoutleft

"Meekly, she followed after her, in the direction of the castle dungeons."

scene bg8 with fade
show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

je "You know me Alexia. I like to run a tight ship. I like it when the Castle works like a dwarven clock."

show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve

je "It isnt often somebody fails me. At least not as glaringly as these two did today."

show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

je "But Im almost thankful for it."

show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve

je "You see, normally Id be all for settling for my usual routine-"

show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

je "Ill spare you the details -"

show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve

je "But when you told me about all the things they said about you..."

show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

je "I thought that perhaps a lesson would be prudent."
je "The first one was properly apologetic. The other"

show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve

je "Not so."

show jezera neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

"They finally reached the cell Jezera was leading them to. The castle mistress put a finger to her mouth, then pointed to the inside of it."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

"In the half-dark of the dungeon cell, Alexia saw the man she recalled was called Omar. Blindfolded and chained to the wall, he was stripped from the waist up  but Alexia saw no marks from torture on his skin."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"It was surprising, to say the least. The last person she saw leave the Bloodmeen dungeons was her husband, and despite the twins quite tame treatment of him, his body was still plenty bruised. Omar didnt have as much as a cut on him yet."

show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve

"Alexia turned her eyes to the demoness, confused, but mindful of the earlier order to stay silent. Jezera flashed her another predatory grin, then took the dungeon keyring out. Soon all would be clear."

je "Ooooooh Ooooomaaaaar!"

"The demoness ostentatiously jiggled the cell keys, causing the man to perk up in an instant."

omar "M-mistress Jezera, is that y-you?!"

"Despite the lack of visible scars, Alexia noticed the man lost all of his earlier nonchalance. His voice was raspy, and he kept jerking his head, yanking the chains that held his wrists."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

"Alexia guessed it did not require physical torture to break a man."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

omar "Did- Did you find that red-haired bitch? D-did she confess?"

je "I did. And she did."

"Again, Jezera signaled for her to be silent, but Alexia was too shocked to speak up anyway. Did he really?"

je "You were right. About everything."

"The demoness opened the cell door, and approached the man. Gently, she placed her hand on his face, and caressed it soothingly."

je "Just as you said, she was lying about you and Larry drinking."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

je "She confessed she was jealous you spurned her advances, and that she made the whole thing up to spite you."

"Surprised shock passed through the mans face, but he quickly switched it to a smug expression of victory. He tried to be suave, but neither of the women missed him slipping in his act."
"Jezera was clearly having the time of her life, but Alexia"
"Felt her blood boil again."

omar "O-of course!"
omar "Dumb bitch thought she could get away with it!"
omar "But nothing escapes your eyes, Mistress Jezera!"

je " Hmmmm, its true, I do think myself quite perceptive."

"A devious smirk crept on Jezeras lips, and she turned her head around. She answered him, but Alexia knew it was her she was addressing."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

je "But now Im at a loss"
je "What should I do with this dishonest little rat?"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

omar "You should throw her to the orcs!"

show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

omar "Have them rape the dumb bitch. That will teach her a lesson!"
omar "A-and cut her tongue out, so she doesnt tell any more lies!"

je "Ooooooh, should I also cut her hands and feet? Turn her limbs into cute little stumps?"

omar "Y-yes!"
omar "Reduce her to a crippled cumbucket for the orcs!"
omar "Lying- Spreading lies about your l-loyal servants! I cant  You cant let people show such disrespect to you, Mistress Jezera!"

je "My, my. How considerate of you. You really are something."
je "I am so glad Alexia allowed me to meet you."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

"Jezera chuckled to herself, and snapped her fingers. A gag appeared in the mans mouth, straight out of thin air."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

je "And while I could listen to this all day, I think its time to move this thing along."

"She took his blindfold off. Confused by the sudden appearance of the gag, his eyes ended up darting across the room, trying to figure out what the hell was going on."
"They found Alexia quickly."
"Never before has she seen a man so quickly transition from hopeful elevation, to absolute, crushing despair and terror. A strange sense of euphoria took over her, as the man who so casually belittled and insulted her, now froze in dread at the sight of her."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

"It might have been wrong, but she couldnt help but smile a little, as she saw him start to flail in his bondage, screaming into the gag. Normally, she would find the sight disconcerting, but now"

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with moveoutright

je "Oh, Alexia, my sweet, pure Alexia."

"The demoness moved behind her, wrapping a single hand around her, in a friendly gesture."

je "I noticed your expression earlier, before we came here."

"She leaned in, whispering in Alexias ear."

je "You felt sorry for them, didnt you? For what you thought I would do to them."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at center with moveoutleft

"The demoness pushed her gently into the cell. Eyes still fixated on the trashing man, as if spellbound, Alexia did not resist."

hide jezera with moveoutleft

show jezera happy behind bg8

je "But you should know by now"

hide jezera

show jezera happy at center with moveinleft
show jezera happy at midleft with moveoutleft

je "Some people do not deserve your compassion."

"Alexia felt something being placed in her hand. A handle of sort."

je "They deserve"

"She looked down -"

je "Something else."

"And saw a whip."

menu:
    "...":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The whip felt cold, but as it touched her fingers, a warm feeling spread up her hand. It carried with it promises of things to come, of delights yet unknown to her."
        "Of pleasures far darker, far more violent anything she ever tried."
        "She saw it unfurl, watched, with unhealthy fascination, as it reached the ground. Her breath grew heavy, her heart beat faster."
        "No, it already beating faster earlier  it was now hammering in her chest. She just didnt notice, with all the deafening sound of blood rushing through her head."
        je "He called you a slut."
        "Jezeras grabbed her shoulders gently, and leaned in to whisper in her ear. Her soft breath somehow pierced through Alexias growing bloodlust, tickling her skin."
        je "He lied about everything, and would see you crippled, maimed and raped day and night, just so he could escape punishment."
        show jezera happy at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        je "And hes not even sorry about it. Not yet."
        je "{b}Make him{/b}."
        "Her words spread like fire through her body. All her anger, all her fury, rose to the top, swallowing her whole. Until now, had it all laid just beneath the surface, or did Jezera do something to awaken it?"
        "She didnt know, and now She no longer cared."
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        "Her hand shot forward, and the whip struck the mans chest. A muffled scream escaped his lips, and his body arched in agony."
        if helAlexiaWhip:
            "She knew how he felt, but she felt no sympathy for him. This worm deserved none of it."
        elif alexiaWhippedRowan:
            "So different was his reaction to Rowans. But what she did back then was out of love, and this Carried with itself a different feeling."
        else:
            "Did it really hurt so much? She hoped so. He deserved everything that was coming for him."
        "Her hand moved again, making the whip slash the air and strike Omars flesh, drawing blood. The unmistakable scent of iron reached her nose, and a strange thrill came over her. More. She had to punish him more!"

        $ tempRound = 0
        $ tempBlame = 0
        $ tempWhip = 0
        $ tempRest = 0

        if rowanBlameAlexia:
            $ tempBlame += 1
        else:

            pass

        show alexia 2 necklace angry at center with dissolve
        jump alexiaWhipMenu
    "Throw it away, quickly.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The whip felt cold, but as it touched her fingers, a warm feeling spread up her hand. It carried with it promises of things to come, of delights yet unknown to her."
        "Of pleasures far darker, far more violent anything she ever tried."
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at center with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with moveoutleft

        show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve
        "Struck with panic, she threw the thing away from her as far as she could."
        al "What- What was this- What were you-"
        show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
        je "Oh, I was just thinking-"

        show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve
        al "No, this-"
        al "This isnt-"
        al "I have to go."
        hide alexia with moveoutleft
        "Her entire body shaking, Alexia threw herself at the cell door. She felt Jezeras glare on her back, watching her go."
        "Whatever plans the demoness had for her and Omar, she wanted no part in them."
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', -3)
        $ all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence'] -= 3
        return


label alexiaWhipMenu:

$ tempRound = tempWhip + tempRest

if tempWhip == 1:
    "Omar squirmed in his bondage, desperately trying to avoid the incoming blows."
    "To no avail."

elif tempWhip == 2:
    "Muffled screams left his mouth, as the gag prevented Omar from crying out. No matter."
    "His panicked eyes told her everything she needed to know."

elif tempWhip == 3:
    "The man shook his head desperately, hoping to dissuade her from striking again. But why should she hold back?"
    "He deserved everything coming his way, no matter the reason for it."

elif tempWhip == 4:
    "Strike after strike, new marks decorated his body, a tapestry of blood her bruiser."
    "More, she wanted to see it grow more!"

elif tempWhip == 5:
    "His muffled screams grew weaker, his desperate moves slower."
    "Good, he was easier to hit this way."

elif tempWhip == 6:
    "Tears ran down Omars face, but Alexia paid no attention to them."

elif tempWhip == 7:
    "The man no longer screamed, no longer dodged. His head hanged low, as strength escaped his body."

elif tempWhip > 7:
    "Hanging by the chains on his wrists, the man could only twitch in agony as her whip kept striking his body."
else:

    pass


menu:
    "Punish him for lying.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Lying Bastard!"
        "Her entire body tingled as she felt the whip find its target, two new marks appearing over his chest."
        "He couldve avoided this. He couldve come clean. Maybe then Jezera would show him mercy."
        "But he chose to lie"
        "And now Alexia would show him none."
        jump alexiaWhipMenu
    "Punish him for endangering her husband and herself.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Selfish Bum!"
        "With every hateful, venom dripping word, the whip would strike his body. Alexia watched with growing smile as the marks increased in numbers."
        "He couldve just done his job. But no, hed rather she and Rowan suffered for his laziness!"
        "And now he was paying the price."
        jump alexiaWhipMenu
    "Punish him for calling her a slut.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        "Her whip whizzed through the air, striking true. Omar left another muffled scream. It was almost a shame she couldnt hear him cry out."
        "Slut. Whore. Bitch. Such vile words. She had better for him."
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Pig!  Dickless Ape!"
        "And each carried with itself another strike of her whip."
        jump alexiaWhipMenu

    "Punish him for Cla-Min trying to steal her husband away from her." if tempBlame < 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        "Cla-Mins cocky grin flashed before her eyes."
        "Don't get fussed up if I make a move on your husband, darling."
        "The nerve on this woman!"
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Stupid... Goblin... Slut!"
        "How she wished it was her chained to the wall!"
        jump alexiaWhipMenu

    "Punish him for Greyhide taking advantage of her." if alexia_greyhide_sex:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        "Despite his table manners, she thought he was nice. She really did."
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Drugged Grout My Ass!"
        "She screamed in frustration, striking the man in front of her without mercy."
        "Nobody in this castle could be trusted. She learned that the hard way."
        jump alexiaWhipMenu

    "Punish him for her husband letting Greyhide fuck him." if (rowan_greyhide_sex > 0 and all_actors['alexia'].relation < 50) or (rowan_greyhide_sex > 0 and tempBlame > 1):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        $ tempBlame += 1
        "Drugged firegrout! Magic charms!"
        "Just how bloody difficult could it be to stay away from minotaur dick?!"
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Cheating Bastard!"
        jump alexiaWhipMenu

    "Punish him for Greyhide taking advantage of her husband" if (rowan_greyhide_sex > 0 and all_actors['alexia'].relation > 50) or (rowan_greyhide_sex > 0 and tempBlame > 1):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        "Drugging her husband And taking advantage of him! Unbelievable!"
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Dumb Cow!"
        "She wished it was Greyhide chained to the wall. But Omar would take the strikes meant for him."
        jump alexiaWhipMenu

    "Punish him for her own husband selling her out to the twins." if rowanBlameAlexia:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        $ tempBlame += 1
        if helAlexiaWhip:
            "I Forgive you."
            "What bullshit!"
            "Tears in her eyes, she wailed on the man. Her own husband - Her own husband! - whipped her, because she decided to save the woman who thought the life of him."
            show bg8 with smallshake
            show bg8 with redflash
            al "Hate You Hate... You!"
        else:
            show bg8 with smallshake
            show bg8 with redflash
            al "Fucking Coward!"
            "Rowan, the hero of Karst, the man who killed the living embodiment of Chaos."
            "Somehow couldnt find the balls to protect his own wife from the people who owed all their success to him."
            show bg8 with smallshake
            show bg8 with redflash
            al "Spineless Piece of Shit!"
            "Tears in her eyes, she wailed on the man, barely seeing where the strikes landed."
        jump alexiaWhipMenu
    "Punish him for Andras constantly harassing her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Stupid... Demon!"
        "She struck with all her might, drawing blood and another scream. Weak. Weak."
        "She must hit him stronger. Far stronger!"
        "If it was Andras, he wouldnt be hurt by something like this!"
        jump alexiaWhipMenu

    "Punish him for Jezera constantly harassing her on the job." if get_event_flag('alexia_maid_harassment_counter', 'harassment_counter') > 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        "Always touching her Always groping her-!"
        "Did the demoness have no notion of personal space?!"
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Hands Off Me!"
        "She struck the man, almost feeling Jezeras perfume still near her."
        jump alexiaWhipMenu

    "Punish him for her husband fucking Helayna." if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        $ tempBlame += 1
        "Under so much stress. I know how you feel. I forgive you."
        "What a joke!"
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Bastard!"
        "How many more women will her husband fuck to save from the twins?!"
        if helayna_escape_method == "rowan" or helayna_escape_method == "no escape":
            $ tempBlame += 1
            "And why did saving them meant keeping them in his bedroom?"
            "He was concerned enough to fuck her, but not concerned enough to help her escape!"
            show bg8 with smallshake
            show bg8 with redflash
            al "Stupid Hypocrite!"
        else:
            "And how come they are saved before she is?!"
            show bg8 with smallshake
            show bg8 with redflash
            al "Shouldve... Been... Me!"

        jump alexiaWhipMenu

    "Punish him for her husband fucking his secretary." if alexiaThreesomeStormout:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        $ tempBlame += 1
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        "She struck at the man with abandon. He and Larry werent the only people who liked Liuriels sweet ass."
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Stealing My Husband!"
        jump alexiaWhipMenu

    "Punish him for her husband servicing the twins the moment he joined them." if (jezeraIntroSex == True and admitIntroSex == True)  or (andrasIntroSex == True and admitIntroSex == True):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        $ tempBlame += 1
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Day One! Day One!"
        "On day one."
        " Thats how quickly Rowan tossed their wedding vows aside. The moment he agreed to serve the twins, he no longer saw fit to remain faithful."
        "They wanted to test his loyalty to them"
        "But what about his loyalty to her?"
        if alexiaOffer:
            $ tempWhip += 1
            $ tempBlame += 1
            "What about her loyalty to him?"
            show bg8 with smallshake
            show bg8 with redflash
            "Sold Me Away!"
            if jezeraIntroSex:
                "Hey honey, I fucked a girl, but its okay, you can fuck her brother in return?!"
            else:
                "Hey honey, I fucked a guy, but its okay, you can fuck him too?!"
            show bg8 with smallshake
            show bg8 with redflash
            al "Spineless Asshole!"
        jump alexiaWhipMenu
    "Punish him because she feels powerless.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "How... Does it Feel!"
        "Strike after strike, she mangled his half-naked body. Finally, someone who understood how she felt."
        "How it felt to be powerless, worthless, at the mercy of people who couldnt care less about you. One bad move from her husband, and she ends just as he did  chained to the wall, with no hope in sight."
        "But not this time. This time she held the whip."
        "And she didnt want to let go of it."
        jump alexiaWhipMenu

    "Punish him, because her husband barely pays attention to her anymore." if all_actors['alexia'].relation < 50:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 1
        $ tempBlame += 1
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Why Why?!"
        "Did she really want so much from him? For him to spend some time with her, to take her side every once in a while, to put her, and her only, first, at least from time to time?"
        "Was it too much for her to want her husband to show he still loved her?!"
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Just A little"
        " She whispered to herself, as her vision went blurry."
        jump alexiaWhipMenu

    "Rest her hand for a moment." if tempRound > 2 and tempRest < 3:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if tempRest == 0:
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at center with dissolve
            al "Ah Ah..."
            "She felt dizzy. She lowered the whip, and steadied herself. She could barely see anything, with red mist over her eyes."
            show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with dissolve
            "And yet And yet!"
            show alexia 2 necklace angry at center with dissolve
            "This wasnt nearly enough punishment!"
        else:
            al "Nnngh!"
            "She grabbed her head in pain. Her entire body ached from exhaustion, and her hand grew heavy as lead."
            "Despite that She still felt like she needed to continue."
        $ tempRest += 1
        jump alexiaWhipMenu

    "Let go off the whip." if tempRest == 2 and tempBlame < 5 and tempWhip < 7:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at center with dissolve
        "The whole room swayed from one side to the other. Or was she the one swaying? She wasnt certain. Somehow, it was Difficult to discern what was and what wasnt."
        "What she knew was real, was the bloodied body in front of her."
        "And the fact she was the one responsible for the mans state."
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at center with dissolve
        al "No."
        al "No!"
        "She tried to throw the whip away, but as the adrenaline left her body, she barely had the strength to unclench her fingers. The whip fell to the dungeon floor, like a harmless toy it wasnt."
        show jezera displeased at edgeleft with moveinleft
        "She turned around, suddenly aware the demoness never left the room."
        al "You..."
        je "It was..."
        je "Shh..."
        show jezera displeased at center with moveinleft
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeright with moveoutright
        "Jezera tried to take hold of her, but the woman stumbled back."
        jump whipRunningAway

    "Punish him, because it feels good." if tempWhip > 4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempWhip += 3
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at center with dissolve
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        "How long had she been hitting him? She lost count. And she didnt care."
        "The thrill was simply too much. The piercing snap of the whip, the muffled screams, the sight of his blood-!"
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Ha Ha Ha- Ha!"
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        "Her voice broke midway through her half-deranged laugh. It wasnt like her. She knew it. But at the moment she didnt care."
        "She just wanted someone to hurt just as she hurt."
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at center with dissolve
        al "Ha Ha?"
        "But as a numbing feeling set of her arm, and as the sweat started to get into her eyes, she noticed the man was no longer moving."
        "Did Did she just?"
        show jezera happy behind bg8
        je "Relax Hes fine."
        hide jezera
        show jezera happy at midleft with moveinleft
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at center with dissolve
        "The demoness embraced her from behind, hugging her gently. Affectionately. Reaching for her chin, she forced Alexia to look away from them man, and into her eyes."
        je "You didnt do anything wrong."
        je "Theres no reason for you to feel guilty."
        je "About anything."
        "Weakly, Alexia untangled herself from her."
        al "No This isnt..."
        jump omarWhippingAftermath

    "Punish him, because her marriage is a fucking joke." if tempBlame > 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ tempBlame += 2
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at center with dissolve
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        al "Take That Take That!"
        "How long has she been hitting him? She lost count. But it wasnt enough. It could have been a thousand strikes, and it still wouldnt be enough."
        show bg8 with smallshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        "She needed him. It was his fault she was here. All of this was his fault."
        "And he abandoned her."
        al "Why Why"
        "She couldnt feel her arm anymore. And the man before her wasnt moving either."
        "And he wasnt Rowan."
        "But how she wished he was..."
        "She felt the tears running down her face. She didnt have the strength to wipe them."
        show jezera happy at midleft with moveinleft
        je "There, there"
        "The demoness hands cupped her cheeks gently, her thumbs wiping the tears away. Alexia forgot about her. Forgot she was here."
        je "Didnt it feel good?"
        je "To finally let go?"
        "Alexia looked at her with unseeing eyes."
        al "Not..."
        jump omarWhippingAftermath

label omarWhippingAftermath:

al "This isnt Me"
al "You did something"

je "Shh"

"Jezera placed a finger on her mouth. Her other hand started to caress her cheek soothingly. For the first in what felt like forever, Alexia saw no smugness, no mockery in her eyes."
"Only compassion."

je "No, it isnt you. And it doesnt have to be you."
je "But the you you are now"
je "Doesnt have to be you either."

"The demoness offered her a kind smile. A smile Alexia didnt think she was capable of."

je "You dont have to be the quiet, servile girl who just Takes everything thrown at her and always shows the other cheek."
je "Let go of that. Unchain yourself from everything that holds you back."
je "Let me help you free yourself from all that pain in your heart."
je "Let me help you embrace your desires."

"Her hand reached behind Alexias head, and the demoness slowly drew her in."

menu:
    "Let her kiss you." if NTR == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump omarWhipSex
    "Push her away.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show jezera displeased at center with moveinleft
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeright with moveoutright
        jump whipRunningAway


label whipRunningAway:
$ tempWhip -= 2
$ whipCor = tempWhip * 3
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', + whipCor)
$ blameRelation = tempBlame * 5
$ change_relation('alexia', - blameRelation)

al "No No!"
al " Isnt Me"

je "Alexia"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with moveoutleft

"She didnt listen to what she had to say. Panicking, she rushed past her. Almost delirious, she stumbled into the cell bars, before almost falling through the cell open doors."

hide alexia with moveoutleft

"She ran out of the dungeon, leaving the demoness behind."

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at center with moveinleft

"And she was going mad as well."

if all_actors['alexia'].relation < 40:
    "Rowan was supposed to be her anchor. Without him, she was drifting without direction."
    "And all around her, dangerous waters loomed."
    al "(Someone Anyone)"
    al "(Save me.)"
else:

    "Rowan was the last thing that held her sanity together. If he ever falls of the deep end"
    "She feared what will become of her."
return

label omarWhipSex:

$ whipCor = tempWhip * 3
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', + whipCor)
$ blameRelation = tempBlame * 5
$ change_relation('alexia', - blameRelation)
$ all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence'] += 3



show alexia 2 necklace aroused at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show jezera happy at midleft with moveoutleft

"She allowed Jezera to find her lips, the down sharing a kiss that started chaste, but grew more passionate by the moment, spreading warmth all across her body. She didnt even realize how cold she felt until now."
"Maybe Jezera was right. Maybe there was more to her. Maybe there were parts of her that just waited to be unleashed upon the world. Parts she could come to accept, and even enjoy."
"Alexia didnt know. She didnt want to think anymore. She just wanted to forget about everything, even if only for a moment."

if alexiaJezeraSex > 0:
    "Even it meant, again, giving herself to the woman responsible for her predicament."
else:
    "Even it meant giving herself to the woman responsible for her predicament."

scene cg259 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg259
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg259
pause 3

"She felt the demoness hand reach underneath her skirt. She didnt protest. Let her do whatever she wanted. Maybe it really would be easier this way..."

al "A-ah!"

"Jezera chuckled to herself, Alexias sweet moans being true music to her ears."
"So much potential in this simple peasant girl..."
"Jezera would mold her according to her own desires. She just needed to break all these silly preconceptions of morality Alexia so desperately still clung to."

if get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence') < get_actor_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence'):
    "And this was an important step to make that ambition of hers a reality. Alexia was spending too much time with her brother. She couldnt let that brute taint such a beautiful gem."
else:

    "She would destroy all that helped Alexia stay afloat, and when the woman finds herself drowning Shell be there to pull her out of the water, and into her arms."


scene cg260 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg260
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg260
pause 3

"Jezeras hand finally reached its target, her fingers worming her way inside Alexias panties."
"And she loved what she found."

al "M-mistress Jezera"

je "Shh"

"The demoness pushed her forward, gently forcing her back to the cold, stone wall of the dungeon. Alexia saw Omar in the corner of her eye, and had to turn her head away."

je "Just close your eyes, Alexia."
je "Close your eyes, and focus on my voice."

"She did as the castle Mistress commanded, resting her head on the hard surface behind her."

al "A-Ah!"

"A single finger found its way inside her, exploring her wet, overflowing lips. Did she really get so wet from something so wro-"

je "Shh"
je "Youre thinking about stupid things again, I can see it. Stop. Stop thinking about all that causes you pain."
je "Focus on this."

al "Ah!"

"Another finger was thrust inside of her, this time much more forcefully. Alexia stifled a moan, unable to fight off the growing heat in her nether regions."

je "There. Isnt this better?"

"Alexia felt the demoness press her body against her own, her soft breasts squashing hers. The smell of her perfume banished the scent of blood, overpowering Alexias senses. She welcomed it, like never before."

je "Isnt it better to let yourself be carried away by this feeling?"

"Her world was reduced to Mistress Jezeras sweet perfume, her warm body, her seductive words, and her forceful fingers. Once, she would find it oppressing. But now Somehow, it was just the opposite of it."

al "Ah! Nn-ah!"

scene cg261 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg261
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg261
pause 3

"Her back arched, as her body sought to give Jezera easier access to her needy hole. Jezera welcomed the invitation, sneaking another finger inside."

al "Hah. A-a-ah!"

je "Alexia, my sweet Alexia."

"The demoness lips brushed gently against the skin of her neck, of her cheek, teasing her."

je "You are still holding back."

je "Let go. Forget about everything, and focus on what youre feeling."

"Her fingers plunged deeper."

al "AH! HAA- AH!"
al "Aaaah! Nn-Aa-Aaaah!"

je "Louder."

"Jezera blew gently into her ear, as her hand mercilessly abused her lower region, pushing in and out of her pussy."

al "Aaaaaah!"

je "Louder!"

al "AAAH! A-AH! NNNH-AAAAH! AAAAH!  AAAH!!"

"She couldnt hold it in. She knew she was being shameless, screaming at top of her lungs as Jezera played with her body without as much a sliver of resistance from herself."
"But she just couldnt resist the temptation. She couldnt resist the sweet oblivion that came with following Jezeras lead."
"Dont think. Focus on the pleasure."

al "AAAAH! A-A-AAAAH!  HAAAH-NN-AAAH!"

je "Good girl."
je "Just focus on my fingers. Focus on my voice."
je "And scream your lungs out."

"Throwing her head back, she did just that. Each moan, each scream, a declaration of her submission. Each and every single one, rewarded by the demoness."
"With every moan, Jezera would bestow onto her a new pleasure. Her lips caressed her skin, licking and kissing, conquering. Her free hand explored her bosom, pinching and kissing, claiming."
"For a single moment, in the darkest dungeons of Castle Bloodmeen, the concept of right and wrong stopped existing. There was only pleasure."
"And the mistress in control of it."

al "A-AAH! Ooooh-Nn! Aaah!"

"..."

al "Aaaah! M-more! Aaah!"

"..."

al "P-please! M-mistess Je-zera!"

"... ... ..."

"Alexia lost track of time, endlessly coming on Jezeras fingers. She had long since stop paying attention to the things the demoness kept whispering to her ear. Seductive little promises, of things to come."
"As long as she put her trust in Mistress Jezera."

je "Alexia."
je "Open your eyes."

al "Mmm..."

"Groggily, she gazed upon her mistress."
"Mere inches away from her face, she saw Jezeras victorious smirk. Her eyes shone in the dark, betraying just how greatly the demoness relished in Alexias submission."
"Reason started to return to her, as strength started to leave her body."
"Was this a mistake? Letting Jezera do whatever she wanted with her Was this really a good idea?"

je "Now"

"Jezeras hand entered Alexias vision. The same one she used to finger-fuck her for the last Several hours?"
"It was soaking wet with her juices, glistening lightly in the half-dark of the cell."

je "Open up."

$ alexiaUnfaithful = True
$ alexiaJezeraSex += 1

menu:
    "Obey.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Maybe it was the exhaustion. Maybe it was the lingering pleasure between her legs."
        "Or maybe part of her wanted to do everything Jezera ordered, without thinking too hard about it. Or anything."
        "She opened her mouth, and leaned in lick her juices of the demoness fingers, slowly cleaning every single one with her tongue, much to Jezeras delight."
        je "Good girl."
        je "Just keep doing as I say, and trust me"
        je "I will open before you a world you never knew"
        " If Jezera had more to add, she didnt register it. The whipping, the finger-fucking, all of that proved too much to her."
        "Her body gave way, and midway through the fourth finger, she found herself slipping into a deep slumber."
        "She felt Jezera catch her, the demoness low chuckle following her into sleep"
        "..."
        if recruitDaz:
            jump whipDazEpilogue
        else:
            return
    "Turn your head away.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "An inkling of fear crept into her heart, as she slowly came to recall everything the demoness forced to go through this day."
        "Just how much control did she allow the demoness to have over her? Not just over her body, but also over her thoughts, her emotions?"
        "... Too much. She sought to escape the filthy fingers, turning her head away, despite knowing Jezera would not be happy with it."
        "But the demoness didnt mind her meek resistance in the very least."
        je "Oh, Alexia"
        je "Isnt it a bit too late to play squeamish?"
        "Alexia shuddered as Jezera touched her cheek, trailing a heart made of her own juices across her skin."
        je "Did I do wrong by you today?"
        je "Alexia"
        je "Dont fight me."
        "She leaned in, with the tip of her tongue licked the wet spot she just made."
        je "Trust in me."
        je "And Ill show you a world you never knew"
        "All of this  the pressure, the whipping, the finger-fucking, proved to be much for her."
        "She found herself slipping away, into the embrace of darkness, and into Jezeras arms."
        " "
        "The demoness' low chuckle following her into sleep..."
        "..."
        if recruitDaz:
            jump whipDazEpilogue
        else:
            return

label whipDazEpilogue:

" "
"  ..."

scene bg8 with fade
show jezera happy at edgeright with moveinleft

je "Hm hm hm"
je "There you go!"

show jezera happy at midleft with moveoutleft

je "I must say, its been a true pleasure working with you."

show dazzanath neutral at midright with moveinright

daz "Mmmm, I assure you the pleasure was all mine."
daz "It was quite the show, after all."

je "Oh, you flatterer. I Know - Im the best."
je "But I will say, Its so nice to finally meet someone who genuinely appreciates my schemes."

show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve

je "My brother is always like-"
je "Ooh, Jezera, this is waaay too complex!"
je "Wouldnt it be easier to just torch everything to the ground?"

daz "Mmmm, he is simple like that..."
daz "I dont think he wholly understands true art takes both time and effort."
daz "You cant just rush a proper corruption."

show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

je "Exactly! Finally someone who gets it!"
je "I appreciate you volunteering for this. I hope Alexia didnt overdo it too much."

daz "Oh, she did not hold back. But as they say"
daz "A true artist must be willing to make sacrifices in the name of his craft."

je "Oh, where did Rowan find you, you wonderful gem of a man~."

daz "In a makeshift dungeon."
daz "Chained to a wall."

je "Ha!"
je "..."
je "Say, want to go for round two?"

daz "It would be my honor, Mistress Jezera."

je "Good boy."

scene black with fade
pause 1
return


label rudeRowanBranch:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

omar "-really sorry! Its just, the alcohol, and the-"

larry "Yeah, its the alcohol, we really didnt want to call your wife a slu-"

omar "Solansia Tits shut the fuck up youre going to get us both killed!"

ro "Oh no, dont blame him, youre both doing an equally excellent job at getting yourself in trouble."

"His harsh voice put and end to the discussion, cutting the two men off midway through their inept apology. Rowan knew what they did, and would not listen to this bull-crap."
"Alexia basically ambushed him the moment he stepped through the portal. Still fuming with rage, she described everything that transpired earlier this evening, sometimes in greater detail than was required."
"Suffice to say, her husband was none too pleased by the news."

if avatar.corruption > 59:
    scene black with fade
    show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
    "She saw his expression darken with ever insult she recalled, about both him and her. His jaw tightened, and a cold look entered his eyes."
    "Not a very common sight, as far as Alexia was concerned. She rarely saw her husband get mad, and even when he did, he never was so Hateful."
    "Yet ever since the two of them found themselves in the twins thrall, shes been noticing this expression increasingly more often."
    scene bg6 with fade
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    "She wasnt certain what to think of all of this."
else:

    "And judging by how she saw him scowl, his eyebrows furrowed in displeasure, he found the whole debacle both ridiculous and distasteful."

ro "Gag them. Ive heard enough."

"The men tried to protest, but did not resist, as the two orcs who earlier dragged them into the throne hall brought out cloths and violently shoved them in their mouths."
"Alexia saw her husband rise his eyes to the ceiling and shake his head ever so slightly."

if avatar.corruption > 59:
    "There was no reason to literally choke them- tying the cloths behind the back of their head worked just as well."
    "Regardless, he said nothing of it."
else:

    ro "Just tie the cloths behind the heads next time. Goddess..."
    "He offhandedly reprimanded the orcs, then signaled for them to step back."

show rowan necklace angry at center with moveinleft

ro "So let me get this straight."

if avatar.corruption > 79 or all_actors['alexia'].relation < 50:
    ro "You showed blatant contempt for myself, despite knowing Im quite literally the boss of your boss."
    ro "Several times you disrespected my wife, calling her a slut, and a whore."
else:

    ro "Several times you disrespected my wife, calling her unspeakable things."
    ro "You showed blatant contempt for myself, despite knowing Im quite literally the boss of your boss."

if serveChoice == 4:
    ro "You ignored your duties, potentially delaying our subjugation of Rosaria."
else:

    ro "You ignored your duties, knowing fully well what consequences there might be to both me and my wife."

if alexiaAndrasSex > 0:

    if alexiaOffer:
        pass
    else:

        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "You spread slanderous lies about my wife sleeping behind my back."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "Absolutely abominable!"
else:

    "You spread slanderous lies about my wife sleeping behind my back."

ro "And you were still drinking when my orcs found you!"
ro "I understand castle Bloodmeen isnt exactly stormed by highly qualified help, but is this really who I have to work with now?"
ro "You?!"

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

ro "I should have you executed for this."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

ro "But I wont."


if avatar.corruption > 69 or (avatar.corruption > 59 and all_actors['alexia'].relation > 59) or (avatar.corruption > 49 and serveChoice == 2):
    jump rudeRowanBranchCor
else:

    jump rudeRowanBranchPure

label rudeRowanBranchCor:

$ rowanTwoWorkers = 'harsh'

"A wave of relief washed over the workers, but Alexia knew a false hope spot when she saw one."

if all_actors['andras'].relation < 30:
    ro "Im not Andras for fucks sake."
else:

    pass

show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve

ro "No, instead, I sentence you to mine duty."

show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve

ro "For life."

show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve

ro "I hope you two took a good look at the sun this morning, because you are not going to see it again."

show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve

ro "Ever again."

omar "..."

larry "..."

"For a moment, everyone gathered just stared at one another silently."

omar "Mmm! MMMM! Mmmm!"

"Omar threw himself forward, only to be violently thrown to the ground by the orc guarding him. Larry was smart enough not to try anything like that  if or too shocked to move."
"Alexia swallowed heavily as she watched the unfolding scene. This seemed Harsher than she expected."
"Was this really an appropriate punishment?"

menu:
    "Yes. They deserve this.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +10)
        $ omarLarryOutcome = "mines"
        "Alexia steeled her heart, and quelled any remaining embers of sympathy she had for the men. They shouldve been more polite."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        "It fact, it felt nice, to see Rowan defend her honor so decisively. He usually opted for more reserved solutions, rather than this, perhaps somewhat crude, but very direct display of his power and authority."
        "Maybe something good will come out of this whole slaves to the demons situation after all."
        ro "Take them away."
        "The two workers, bound and gagged, stood no chance against the orcs. Their fates were sealed."
        "The orcs dragged them outside, their muffled screams slowly dying out in the halls of the castle."
        al "Thank you, Rowan."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        ro "Youre welcome."
        jump rowanKinkyFollowup
    "No. Rowan is being needlessly cruel.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', -3)
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "Rowan"
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with moveinleft
        al "Dont you think this is a little"
        al "Excessive?"
        ro "Excessive?"
        "She caught a glimpse of his face. His anger did not die out  in fact, she wondered whether or not it was directed at her now."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        ro "Really, Alexia?"
        ro "They called you a whore."
        ro "A slut."
        ro "Insulted both you and me, and placed us both in danger."
        ro "Do you really think I should be lenient with them?"

        menu:
            "Yes.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', -3)
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
                "Steeling herself, Alexia looked up to her husband a took a step forward. It wasnt often she stood against him."
                "But she couldnt let him continue on this path."
                show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve
                ro "Yes."
                show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
                al "I was Angry with what they said before. Furious, even."
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                al "But this"
                al "This is going too far."
                al "Please, Rowan."
                al "I forgive them. Cant you just Tell them to brush the barrack cobblestones for the next two months? Or something like that?"
                show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                al "Wouldnt that be punishment enough?"
                if avatar.corruption > 79 or all_actors['alexia'].relation < 30:
                    ro "..."
                    show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
                    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
                    ro "No."
                    al "Rowan, I-"
                    al "No, Alexia, this isnt up to debate."
                    ro "Their actions threaten both of us. And I cannot overlook such brazen show of disrespect."
                    show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
                    ro "Im doing this for us."
                    show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
                    ro "So be quiet for one minute and let me do my job here."
                    "She watched, stunned, as he turned his back on her, and address the orcs."
                    ro "You have your orders. Take them away."
                    omar "Mmm! Mmm!"
                    "Again, Omar tried to break free, only to be punched in the face by the guard restraining him, rendered unconscious on the spot. Alexia could only watch in horror as the orcs dragged them away."
                    al "..."
                    al "..."
                    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                    al "Youre just like them."
                    show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
                    al "Youre just like the twins."
                    ro "I am nothing like them!"
                    show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
                    ro "Look, listen to me for a moment-"
                    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with moveoutleft
                    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with moveoutleft
                    al "Dont touch me."
                    "She stumbled backward, grasping the wall to stop herself from falling."
                    "She had to go."
                    hide alexia with moveoutleft
                    "She had to get away from all of this."
                    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                    ro "Alexia!"
                    scene black with fade
                    show rowan necklace angry behind black
                    ro "You get back here right now!"
                    ro "Alexia!"
                    "... ... ..."
                    "... ..."
                    "..."
                    $ omarLarryOutcome = "mines"
                    $ change_relation('alexia', -25)
                    $ alexia_away_weeks = 1
                    $ alexia_cant_work_weeks = 1
                    $ all_actors['alexia'].job_state.job = None
                    jump rudeApology
                else:


                    ro "..."
                    "Her husband sighed wearily."
                    ro "Alexia Its not that simple."
                    ro "I cant have the staff sabotaging me."
                    show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
                    ro "This job is difficult with the twins being The twins."
                    ro "I dont need this Circus show rocking the boat."
                    al " I know Rowan, I know."
                    show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
                    "She grabbed his face gently, a kind smile on her face."
                    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                    al "But this isnt like you."
                    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                    al "Dont let this place turn you into somebody I no longer recognize."
                    ro "..."
                    show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
                    "Without another word, he grabbed her by the hands and pushed her away."
                    "His cold gaze turned to the workers once more."
                    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with moveoutleft
                    show rowan necklace angry at edgeright with moveoutright
                    ro "Three months of cleaning the barracks, and if I ever see any of you two idiots again, youll end as Cliohnas experiments. Have I made myself perfectly fucking clear here?"
                    larry "Mmm!"
                    omar "Mmmm!"
                    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
                    ro "Good. Take them away."
                    "..."
                    al " Do you want to talk about this?"
                    ro "..."
                    ro "Lets see whats for dinner."
                    hide rowan with moveoutright
                    "He left without another world. His wife, after a moment of hesitation, hurrying after him."
                    $ omarLarryOutcome = "barracks"
                    $ avatar.corruption -= 10
                    $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
                    return
            "Perhaps not...":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', -5)
                al "..."
                al "Well, maybe not, but"
                show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
                ro "Good."
                "He didnt wait for her to finish. The matter was resolved."
                show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
                ro "Take them away."
                "The two workers, bound and gagged, stood no chance against the orcs. The Bloodmeen guards dragged out of the chamber, with Omars muffled screams slowly dying out in the halls of the castle."
                "Alexia pretended she didnt hear it. It was easier that way."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
                ro "Alexia, look."
                show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                ro "I understand things havent been Easy for you."
                ro "But that is exactly why I need you strong."
                "He held her close, kissing her softly on the forehead."
                if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 50:
                    "She nodded solemnly. She understood why Rowan needed to be harsh, but still"
                    "It left a bitter aftertaste in her mouth."
                    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                else:
                    "She said nothing. Her husband waited for her to respond, before sighing and letting go."
                ro "Alright, lets grab something to eat. Im starving."
                al " Of course."
                return


label rudeRowanBranchPure:

$ rowanTwoWorkers = 'kind'

ro "Stupidity is not a crime, as much as Id want it to be."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

ro "One month of cleaning the orc barracks. And Im being lenient here."
ro "Consider yourself lucky, that Alexia came with this to me, and not Jezera or Andras. None of them would be anywhere near as understanding here."
ro "So clean up your act before the twins catch wind of your antics. Have I made myself clear?"

larry "Mmm!"
omar "Mmmm!"

ro "Good."

"The two workers nodded their head, not believing their own luck. Any noble, after having their wife insulted as Rowan had, would have their heads on a plate."
"Few people had Rowans compassion, and it was that very kind heart that made Alexia marry him."
" Still, a part of her now wondered if he wasnt being too kind. Oh, she understood they were just two incredibly stupid assholes. Not exactly grounds for execution."
"But after the things they said about her"

menu:
    "Rowan is being too kind.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
        " They really didnt deserve any mercy."
        al " Is that it?"
        ro "Excuse me?"
        al "Is that all they get?"
        al "One month of cleaning duty?"
        al "For calling your wife a whore, a slut, and an airhead?"
        if all_actors['alexia'].relation > 50:
            show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
            "She didnt hide the disappointment in her voice, and she saw that every word was like a dagger to Rowans chest."
            "Good. He should find this painful. Just as she did."
        else:
            "She didnt hide the disappointment in her voice, but Rowans face remained impassive."
            " Did he really care so little for it?"
        ro "Then what would you have me do?"
        ro "Toss them into the blackest abyss, just for being rude to my wife?"
        al "..."

        menu:
            "Yes, thats precisely what he should do!":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
                al "Yes! Exactly that!"
                show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
                al "Or do you not care what they all say about me when youre gone?"
                al "Is being locked in this castle not enough for me? Do you also want me to listen to people mocking me and belittling me on every corner?"
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
                al "Is it too much, to ask that you protect my dignity and good name, as a husband should?"
                show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
                "This must have hit a spot, as she saw his features hardened. Perhaps it wasnt exactly fair of her here, but after being married for so long, one learned what buttons to push."
                "Rowan turned his eyes to the two workers who now squirmed in their bondage as the two orcs held them, shaking their heads as the begged Rowan to ignore his wifes counsel."
                show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
                "Alexia turned her gaze at them as well, casting them a venomous look. They shriveled under it, much to her satisfaction."
                if avatar.corruption > 20 or all_actors['alexia'].relation < 50:
                    ro "..."
                    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
                    ro "No."
                    ro "No, this is not right. Im not going to kill them or do something equally as bad, just because they insulted you."
                    show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
                    ro "Alexia, I understand you feel-"
                    show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
                    al "Oh, spare me. I dont want to listen to his."
                    ro "Alexia-"
                    al "I shouldve known you wouldnt have the guts to stand up for me."
                    if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
                        al "Andras wouldnt think twice about this."
                    elif all_actors['alexia'].flags['jezera_influence'] > 2:
                        al "I shouldve asked Jezera to deal with them. She wouldnt think twice about this."
                    else:
                        al "Spineless wimp."
                    ro "Alexia!"
                    hide alexia moveoutleft
                    "She couldnt stand his presence anymore. She couldnt believe she married this cowardly pile of self-righteous delusions."
                    scene black with fade
                    "She stormed off, without looking back even once."
                    $ omarLarryOutcome = "barracks"
                    $ change_relation('alexia', -10)
                    jump rudeApology
                else:

                    ro "..."
                    show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
                    ro "Youre right."
                    "Her husband sighed to himself, a tortured look crossing his face."
                    al "(Oh sweet Rowan Always trying to do the right thing.)"
                    "This time, it meant listening to her."
                    "Still, she was not unsympathetic to his plight. She walked up to him and hugged him gently, hoping it would ease his burden just a little bit."
                    ro "Mining duty. Throw them into the deepest tunnels you find. I dont want to see them in the castle ever again."
                    omar "Mmm! MMMM! Mmmm!"
                    "Omar threw himself forward, only to be violently thrown to the ground by the orc guarding him. Larry was smart enough not to try anything like that  if or too shocked to move."
                    "To have their fortune overturned so suddenly"
                    "Alexia saw the regret on their face as the orcs dragged them away. Good. This should make people think twice before insulting her again."
                    al "Thank you, Rowan. I know it wasnt easy."
                    al "But I feel better knowing I can rely on you."
                    ro "..."
                    ro "Lets see whats for dinner."
                    hide alexia with moveoutleft
                    hide rowan with moveoutleft
                    "He turned away without another word. Alexia followed, a soft smile on her lips as she went."
                    $ omarLarryOutcome = "mines"
                    $ avatar.corruption += 5
                    $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
                    return
            "Maybe not.":


                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
                $ omarLarryOutcome = "barracks"
                "Alexia scowled softly. This whole debacle was leaving a bad taste in her mouth."
                al "I guess not"
                show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
                ro "I understand this isnt easy for you."
                show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
                ro "Believe me, I heard my share of insults when they made me general. From people who definitely should know better than to disrespect their superior officer."
                show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
                ro "But If I had every soldier decapitated just for being stupid or narrow-minded, Id be killing a lot of people who could still do good"
                ro " With proper guidance."
                show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
                "He signaled for the two orcs, and the castle guards pulled the men upwards."
                ro "I hope this will be a lesson for you. I expect you to be at your best behavior from now on."
                larry "Mmm!"
                omar "Mmm-mm!"
                ro "  Ill assume that was Yes and Yes sir! subsequently."
                ro "Take them away."
                "The orcs dragged them out, while Alexia rubbed her arms, not sure where to look."
                show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
                ro "Alexia"
                show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with moveoutleft
                ro "How are you holding up? Are you okay?"
                al "Im fine."
                "Such an obvious lie. Rowan saw right through it and moved in to hug her close to his chest. The warmth of his body, and the beating of his heart, brought a strange sense of calmness to her."
                "This place was getting to her. Turning her into someone she didnt recognize anymore. She was glad she still had Rowan with her. He was her anchor. Her lighthouse guiding her to the shore in these dark waters."
                "She feared what could happen if someone ever snuffed that fire out."
                $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', -5)
                return
    "Rowan is right.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', -5)
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "..."
        " Guess she shouldnt let her emotions get the better of her. Everybody deserved a second chance, even these two."
        ro "Alright, take them away."
        $ omarLarryOutcome = "barracks"
        jump rowanKinkyFollowup


label rowanKinkyFollowup:

show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with moveoutleft

ro "Well, that was a wonderful way to start the weekend."
ro "Do we have another crisis for me to look over?"
ro "Are Cla-Min and Skordred arguing about societal ideas again?"
ro "Or maybe Andras killed a bunch of orcs and now cannot comprehend why morale is low?"
ro "Because I swear by the Goddess, theres something new every week. Maybe I should just start holding two audiences at once!"

"A forced attempt to lighten up the mood, albeit a successful one. They had so little time for one another, neither really wished to discuss the matter any further."
"But she did feel a little bad about forcing Rowan to deal with it"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al " Im sorry for adding to your problems, but I didnt want to go to Jezera with it"

show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "Its fine, Alexia. The matter is resolved, no point dwelling on it."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Hmmm Although"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

"He placed his hands on her hips, and hugged her close. A devious smile danced on his lips as his hands slowly roamed over her curves, making their way to her backside."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "Maybe I am a little mad about all of this."
ro "Most wives great their husbands with a warm meal on their return."
ro "And what do I get?"
ro "Two drunk clowns?"

"She giggled to herself. Right, guess this wasnt how her husband imagined their weekly reunion would start like."
"Well, if thats the case"

menu:
    "Take the lead - Compensate him for all the hard work.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ kinkylead = "alexia"
        "Her hand playfully danced down his chest, as she looked him deep in the eyes. It did not escape her how he was undressing her with them, his desire for her growing more apparent by the second, as her fingers ventured further and further down."
        al " Im terrible sorry Rowan. I must be a pretty horrible wife, since I also appear to have forgotten to set up the stove."
        al "But I think I can get you something warm for the evening..."
        "She grabbed him by the groin, feeling his rock-hard erection, thoroughly enjoying the soft grunt it got out of her husband."
        "His office was just behind the corner. It would serve well for what she had planned"
        jump rowanKinkyFollowupSex
    "Tease him a bit, and see where it goes.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ kinkylead = "rowan"
        al "Guess Im a pretty bad wife."
        al "Thinking about punishing me?"
        if whipJezPotion:
            al "Should I bring the whip?"
            ro "Not this time."
        else:
            pass
        "He grabbed her backside possessively and forced her hips into his groin, making Alexia feel the result of their week-long separation."
        al "Oh!"
        if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna or alexiaThreesomeStormout:
            "It was incredibly satisfying, knowing that despite the many women that showed interest in Rowan, some of them much younger than her, she still had this sort of an effect on her husband."
        else:
            "It was nice knowing, that despite the many years of their marriage, she could still have this sort of effect on her husband."
        al "I guess its not a meal youre hungry for."
        ro "You guessed right. Now get moving."
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
        "He slapped her on the ass, and pushed her in the direction of his office"
        jump rowanKinkyFollowupSex
    "Enough emotions for today. Grab dinner together and call it a day.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "She put her hand on his chest and playfully pushed herself away."
        al "Lets see about that warm meal first, shall we?"
        al "Then we can think about other things."
        ro "Tease."
        "She flashed him a coy smile and grabbed him by the hand, leading him to the castle kitchen."
        "Theyd play another day."
        return


label rowanKinkyFollowupSex:

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind black
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind black

if kinkylead == "rowan":
    al "Mmm-!"
    ro "Open wide!"

    scene cg286 with fade
    show rowan necklace aroused behind cg286
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg286
    pause 3
    "His patience has long since expired. The moment they reached his office, he dragged her in front of his chair, and forced her to her knees. A few hectic movements later, his cock was free for Alexia to admire-"
    "Only for Rowan to grab her by the head and instantly jam it down her throat."
    al "! ! !"
    al "(S-so forceful!)"
    if rowanTwoWorkers == 'harsh':
        "He paid no attention to her grunts of discomfort, and yanked her by the hair to make her adjust her position. She scrambled to follow his directions, knowing he expected her to keep up."
    else:
        "Seeing her discomfort, Rowan lessened his grip a little, as to not to hurt her. But there would be no denying his pent-up lust."
        "He gave her a short moment to adjust her position, which Alexia gratefully welcomed. But only a moment."
    al "MMM!!"
    "He pulled her head deep onto his cock, all the way in. A familiar warmth filled her mouth, one she was used to  but perhaps not to taking it so forcefully. He must have really missed her"
    al "(Aah Rowan..)"
    "His musky odor assaulted her nose. He didnt even get to wash, so great was his desire."
    "Somehow, it served to only turn her on. From the moment he stepped through the portal, all he mustve been thinking about was finding and making love- no, fucking his wife. He didnt care for everything else."
    if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna or alexiaThreesomeStormout:
        "Not even for other women. She was the one he wanted most. His loving, obedient wife."
    else:
        pass
    al "(A-ah)"
    "She obediently ran her tongue across his length, as much as she could  it was far too deep for her to appreciate it properly, or, for that record  breathe properly."
    "Obviously, that would not be enough to please her husband, and she soon felt his hold of her lessen."
    "She understood what he wanted of her. She pulled back a little, sucking on the tip of his tool, before willingly taking him all the way in again."
    ro "Very good Alexia Keep doing that."
    "If he wanted her to face-fuck herself on his dick Who she was to refuse?"
    if avatar.corruption > 60:
        "A predatory smile danced upon his lips, his eyes devouring her form, making a pleasant tingle run down her spine. These eyes too, shes been seeing more often recently."
        "Hungry eyes, filled with primal, animalistic desire."
        "She didnt mind. At least not now, when she was sucking his cock with such abandon."
    else:
        "A confident, cocky smile danced upon his lips, as he appreciated her kneeling form. He always was enjoying himself a little too much when she agreed to humor him like that."
        "Oh, but she didnt mind. Did not mind at all."
    al "Mmm-mmm Mmm Mm!"
    "She increased her effort, sucking him greedily, her mouth making increasingly more obscene noises. Her muffled moans and lewd slurping filled the room, and she heard husband chuckle at it."
    ro "Good heavens Alexia."
    if rowanTwoWorkers == 'harsh':
        ro "For someone who got so prissy about some two guys calling her a slut..."
        ro "Youre acting pretty slutty right now."
    else:
        ro "Im starting to think I was being too hard on Larry and Omar."
        ro "Youre acting quite.... Liberal today."
        al "(Slutty. You wanted to say slutty.)"
    "Her cheeks turned crimson in embarrassment, and she felt her shame only added to Rowans arousal."
    menu:
        "Maybe she is a bit of a slut" if alexiaUnfaithful:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            " Maybe he was onto something. She hasnt been exactly acting like the very picture of a Rosarian wife in recent months, but surely Rowan couldnt complain about the results, right?"
            $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 5)
        "Only for him.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Surely there was nothing wrong with servicing her husband with a little more enthusiasm than the church of Solansia advocated for, right?"
            $ change_relation('alexia', 5)

        "Its not like that" if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 50:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            al "(I just)"
            "She tried to think of an excuse, but it was hard to defend her dignity with a cock in her mouth."
            $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', -5)

    "She wouldnt be allowed to consider the matter further, as her apparent embarrassment was exactly what pushed her husband over the breaking point."
    show cg286 with sshake
    show cg286 with sshake
    show cg286 with flash
    if rowanTwoWorkers == 'harsh':
        "His hand, until now content to caress her hair, now grabbed her by the back of the head and forced her to take his cock all the way in, allowing Rowan to deposit his seed directly into her stomach."
        "She had nothing to say on the matter. She gagged lightly, as she felt his thick cum pour down her throat."
    else:
        "His hand, until now content to caress her hair, now gripped it again, forcing Alexia in place as her husband came in her mouth."
        "Obediently, she drank all of it, enjoying the tart taste of her beloved."
    ro "Nnn- aah!"
    ro "Damn You have no idea how much I wanted to see you like this."
    "He freed her mouth, causing her to gasp loudly. Oh, she had a pretty good idea"
    al "( Hah)"
    "Guess in the end, one of the got their warm meal after all..."
    return
else:

    al "Mmmm"
    ro "Mmm- A-Alexia!"
    "In a rare display of initiative, she pushed her husband into his office, throwing him into his chair with surprising forcefulness."
    "Its been only a week, but damn, she missed him."
    al "Just relax, my beloved"
    "She pressed into him, locking their lips in a long, passionate kiss, born of prolonged separation."
    "She wanted him, and she wanted him to know that."
    al "Aah..."
    al "Ill show you I take my wifely duties very seriously."
    "She didnt rush into things. Not at first. Standing over him, she made a show of kneeling down, running her hands under his shirt, feeling his chiseled chest."
    "Her eyes never left his, and she watched, with sweet satisfaction, as his breathing grew heavy, his arousal more apparent by the second."
    "He allowed himself to be subjected to this sweet torture, waiting for Alexia to finally reach the thing that needed her touch most."
    if rowanTwoWorkers == 'harsh':
        "It always fascinated her, how he could be so Domineering in day to day matters, but once she got him in bed, he was often willing to give up control with but token resistance."
        "She never really explored that part of him before, at least not in depth"
        "But she didnt mind it."
    else:
        "He was always so considerate of others. So understanding. Took lead because he had to, not because he wanted to."
        "So this one time, Alexia was more than happy to take the burden of leading off his shoulders."
    "Slowly  agonizingly slowly  she got to her knees, the coy smile never leaving her lips."
    al "Have you been thinking about me during your journeys? About me kneeling before you like that"
    "Her fingers deftly undid his buckle, and the swollen tip of his manhood proudly poked through his pants."
    al "About me putting your cock between my lips"
    "She blew at it gently, and placed a chaste kiss at the very tip of it. Then another, further down."
    al "About me sucking you dry?"
    "And another, and another. The musky, familiar scent of his cock filled her nostrils, making her smile."
    ro "A-ah!"
    "She chuckled to herself, seeing his growing frustration. Was she being inconsiderate? Teasing him so, after everything he had to go through today, because of her?"
    "Maybe a little. But she was going to make up for all of it."

    scene cg999 with fade
    show rowan necklace aroused behind cg999
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg999
    pause 3
    "She ran her tongue along his shaft, from the base, to the swollen tip. Then again, along the side of it."
    "And again, along the other."
    if rowanTwoWorkers == 'harsh':
        ro "Nn-! Alexia"
        "He growled at her, his hands clenching. Scary, scary Yet still, he let her do as she pleased."
    else:
        ro "A-Alexia"
        "He moaned her name out. Ah, how she loved when he did that!"
    "She felt her loins stir, and for a moment, she felt tempted to sneak a hand down to her crotch. But she resisted the temptation."
    "All of this It wasnt about her. It was about her showing him how much she appreciated all he kept doing for both of them."
    if all_actors['alexia'].relation < 50:
        "Even if they werent always on the same page."
    else:
        pass
    "A droplet of precum formed at the tip of his cock. She pressed her cheek against it, smearing it over her face, well aware of the effect it will have on him."
    al "Wont you say it suits me?"
    ro "It def ngh!- initely does."
    "She flashed him a cheeky grin. Exactly what she was hoping for."
    "Finally, she decided to put an end to his suffering. She opened wide, giving Rowan a good look at her face -"
    "Then dived straight into his cock, taking it all the way in."
    al "Mmm!"
    ro " Aah!"
    "She was going to milk him dry..."
    if helayna_escape_method == 'no escape' and alexiaThreesomeStormout:
        "Once shes done with him, theres no way hell have any strength left for either of the two floozies that kept trying to seduce him away from her."
    elif alexiaThreesomeStormout:
        "Once shes done with him, theres no way hell even want to look at that skinny elf floozy of his."
    elif helayna_escape_method == 'no escape':
        "Once shes done with him, theres no way hell have any strength left for Helayna. Guess shell have to find another way to satiate her lusts."
        "Poor her."
    else:
        pass
    ro "D-amn Alexia, thats- Ah!"
    "She silenced him by wrapping her fingers around his balls, massaging them with care as she rocked her head on his cock, her tongue working his shaft diligently."
    "Up and down, up and down, his cock hitting the back of her throat. Up and down, up and down."
    al "(Let your wife take care of all that pent-up lust, my beloved)"
    ro "NN- Ahh! Aaah! Aaa!"
    "His moans filled the office, joined by the obscene, slurping noises she was starting to make."
    "If someone entered the room now, what would they think? With her sucking her husbands cock, right after he got back to the castle?"
    "Ha Despite her earlier anger today"
    "Maybe there was something to Omar and Larrys words after all."
    menu:
        "Nothing wrong with enjoying herself a little." if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 50:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "So what if in recent months she started to behave a bit more Slutty."
            "There was nothing wrong with that."
            "Still didnt change the fact they shouldve watched their words."
            $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 5)
        "This was just for her husband. Nothing more.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Though really, her taking care of her husband was hardly immoral."
            "She was just doing her wifely duties. Thats all."
    "But she didnt have the time to ponder the matter further. At last, her ministrations were rewarded, and she felt Rowans cock twitch."
    al "! !"
    ro "AH!"
    "She felt his hot cum fill her mouth, and she intensified her sucking, drinking his seed greedily. Her fingers never stopped massaging his balls, pushing more and more of him into her mouth."
    "Milk. Him. Dry."
    al "Ah! Ha"
    "Finally, she released his cock, and immediately, went on to clean it up of any remaining cum, looking him in the eyes as she did."
    "Out of the two, she might have been the one who ended with a warm treat in her stomach"
    "But she didnt think he would complain."
    return

label rudeApology:

scene black with fade

"... ... ..."
"... ..."
"..."

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "(Solansias tits)"

"Rowan mulled a curse in his mouth. For the entire weekend, his wife has been avoiding him. She wouldnt even let him say goodbye as he headed for the portal."

if rowanTwoWorkers == 'harsh':
    "Just what he needed  his wife causing him troubles. As if the job wasnt already difficult"
else:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "He was growing concerned with all the mental strain shes been under. He understood life in castle Bloodmeen wasnt easy, but for her to react so violently to his opposition."

"He wasnt certain what to think about all of this."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with moveinright
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"But he would have to make up his mind soon."

al "Rowan."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Alexia."

al "I..."
al "I wanted to apologize."
al "For what happened two days ago."
al "In the heat of the moment, I said some hurtful things I didnt mean."

if rowanTwoWorkers == 'harsh':
    $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
    al "Rowan, you always took the high road, and it was painful for me to see you act so In my eyes, callously."
    al "But I understand you have to make some compromises to survive, for us both."
    al "And I shouldnt have been so hard on you for it."
else:

    $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', -3)
    al "Rowan, you always took the high road, and it was one of the many things that made me fall in love with you."
    al "But being here I"
    al "I guess I started to forget what it meant to be considerate of other people failings."
    al "And I Lashed out when I shouldnt have."

al "So I just wanted to say Im sorry."
al "And that I love you."

ro "..."

menu:
    "I love you too, and Im sorry as well.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        label alBluffCheck:
        $ change_relation('alexia', 10)
        ro "I shouldve been more understanding of your anger. Youre trapped with these people the entire week"
        ro "When your only crime is being the wife of a hero."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        ro "Im sorry, for everything."
        if rowanTwoWorkers == 'harsh':
            $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
            ro "Ive been making difficult choices my entire life. Ive grown"
            show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
            ro "Desensitized, I guess."
            ro "I shouldnt have shouted at you. Im sorry."
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            al "Its okay. I forgive you."
            ro "Thank you."
            ro "Im sorry, for everything."
        else:
            pass
        "He hugged her close, giving her a quick kiss."
        ro "And I love you. Stay safe."
        al "You be careful as well, my beloved."
        return
    "I understand, but you need to be better than this.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
        ro "I understand, but"
        ro "Alexia, I cant have you causing me trouble, alright?"
        if rowanTwoWorkers == 'kind':
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            ro "I understand you had your reasons to be mad at these two guys, but you cant Lash out like that."
            $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', -3)
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        else:
            ro "I understand youre not Properly accustomed to the realities of this place, but you need to accept the fact were not in Rosaria anymore."
            ro "I cant be lenient on these people, and neither can you."
            $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
        ro "Will you try to keep your emotions under control?"
        if rowanTwoWorkers == 'kind':
            show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
        else:
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        "This wasnt what she wanted to hear, but he didnt have the time to sugarcoat things."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        al " Yes, I will."
        "He could only hope she actually meant it."
        ro "Alright. I have to go now."
        ro "Lets just Pretend this never happened."
        hide rowan with moveoutright
        al "Stay safe, my beloved."
        return

    "You dont have time for this. Just pretend and tell her what she wants to hear." if all_actors['alexia'].relation < 50:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan barely stopped himself from rolling his eyes. NOW shes remorseful..."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "He didnt have time for this."
        if rowan_shares_room_with_helayna:
            "Helayna was never giving him so much trouble, and his wife wondered why he preferred her company."
        else:
            pass
        "Hell just say what she wanted to hear, and be done with the topic."
        if check_skill(8, 'bluff')[0]:
            jump alBluffCheck
        else:
            $ change_relation('alexia', -10)
            ro "I shouldve been more understanding of your anger. Youre trapped with these people the entire week"
            ro "When your only crime is being the wife of a hero."
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            ro "Im sorry, for everything."
            if rowanTwoWorkers == 'harsh':
                ro "Ive been making difficult choices my entire life. Ive grown"
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                ro "Desensitized, I guess."
                ro "I shouldnt have shouted at you. Im sorry."
                show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                al "Its okay. I forgive you."
                ro "Thank you."
                ro "Im sorry, for everything."
            else:
                pass
            "He hugged her close, giving her a quick kiss."
            "She didnt return it."
            ro "And I love you. Stay safe."
            al "..."
            al "You be careful as well, my beloved."
            return






label a_visit_to_Cliohna:

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna neutral at edgeright with dissolve

$ clioVisit = True

"Late at night, Rowan entered the library, finding Cliohna awake and deep in her studies. Some of the students were still sorting the books, but would no doubt soon retire to their rooms."



cl "Ah Rowan, how nice of you to join me."

"She welcomed him with a wry smile, tilting his head a little as she noticed the consternation on his face. "



cl "Something on your mind? "

ro "A late night meeting, between the two of us alone? One would almost think you were trying to seduce me."

cl "Is this what you were hoping this is about?"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "And if I was?"


show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
cl "Then youd be both thoroughly disappointed to learn otherwise, and infinitely relieved to hear Id keep that information to myself when in the company of your wife."
ro "I wasnt aware you pull double duty as the keeper of the forbidden knowledge."

cl "A librarian knows much, and keeps much to herself. "

cl "But no, romance was not on my mind, though some physical fun is not entirely off the table."





"She rose up, a light smile still dancing on her lips. Somehow, that made her appear so much more dangerous than usual."

if unwantedResults == True:
    cl "As you know, I was none too happy about the results of your semen analysis. Yet after contemplating on the matter for an extended period of time, I came to a conclusion that it was not all wasted effort."
else:

    cl "I am still in the process of analyzing your semen, but there is one thing that has been on my mind since I took the sample."

if cliohnaResistance == 1:
    cl "You have shown commendable resilience against my mental spells, much greater than someone with no formal training should ever be capable of."

if cliohnaSubmission == 1:
    cl "Despite falling under my spell, youve somehow managed to retain just enough self-control to break out of it within a matter of minutes."

cl "You possess remarkable talent Rowan, and I wish to run some experiments to discover the full extent of it."

ro "And why would I agree to that?"

cl "Two reasons."

show cliohna at cliohnaright with moveinright

"She took a step towards him, her deep cleavage swaying tantalizingly before his eyes. She leaned in, placing her hand on his chest, and lowered her voice to that of a conspiratorial whisper."

if cliohnaResistance == 1:
    cl "If you prove a Worthy test subject, as you did before, I would not mind rewarding you for your efforts later on, as was promised. Its not often that I meet exceptional specimens, and unlike some people in the castle I understand the value of them. :"

if cliohnaSubmission == 1:
    cl "First of all, I believe you will find the whole experience... Extremely exhilarating."

cl "And if thats not enough "

"Her smile did not drop, but the temperature in the room did. "

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

cl "Given how valuable youre proving to be in undermining Solansias oppressive regime, I am quite pleased Jezera has managed to convince you to join us, especially since at first you did not strike me as someone who could be softened with confinement and physical torture."
cl "An overly suspicious woman might even suspect foul play to be at hand. But I chose to believe your devotion to Castle Bloodmeen is honest, and as long as you are amicable to my requests, I see no reason to think otherwise. "
cl "But should that change, I will not hesitate to Enforce your loyalty."

"Her fingers probed the amulet at his neck. A purple lightning jumped off her finger and onto the chain that held it, shocking Rowan slightly."


cl "Hmph, a crude solution, from a child who thinks herself an empress in the making. "

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "But I assure you Rowan, I am much, much more creative than that. "

menu:
    "Agree to her terms. Your will is stronger than her spells.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "A carrot and a stick? I expected something more sophisticated of you, Cliohna."
        cl "If it works, then why change it?"
        "That slight grin of hers made him want to punch her, but he saw what she was capable of at the abbey. If he had to play by her terms for now, then so be it, but she would not stay on top for long."
        ro "Alright. What do I have to do?"
        jump cliohnaHypnosis
    "Submit to her terms. Maybe it wont be that bad":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Alright, alright You dont have to resort to threats. What do I have to do? "
        jump cliohnaHypnosis
    "No way. Call her bluff.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        "He seized her by the wrist. Lighting crossed behind her eyes, and Rowan knew she was moments away from frying him on the spot."
        ro "You will do no such thing Cliohna. You said so yourself, you dont know how strong my defenses are."
        ro "But I have a pretty good idea about them, and I assure you - I will have no trouble making myself go insane, as long as it prevents you from dominating me."
        if serveChoice == 2:
            "He already allowed his spirit to falter once. Never again."
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        ro "I wonder what youll tell Jezera, when her most valuable ally ends up a drooling mess on the library floor."
        "Her eyebrows narrowed, forming a small dimple between her eyes that Rowan would normally find adorable, if the woman wasnt threatening to mind rape him."
        cl "Youre trying to call with a pair on twos."
        ro "A pair of twos can still beat a high ace, if the conditions are right."
        "He could almost hear the crackle of her magic. All pretense of cordiality disappeared, and the tension continued to mount."
        "...In the end, she was the first to back down."
        show cliohna neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
        cl "Youre turning that bullheaded stubbornness of yours against the wrong person, but have it your way. There is no shortage of projects I must attend to. I can do without this for now."
        cl "But I expect you to be less obstinate in our future endeavours."
        if avatar.corruption > 60:
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            "He met her cold gaze with an equally cold smile. Stupid bitch. Hed show her her place if she wasnt so god damn valuable."
        else:
            "He met her cold gaze with an impassive look. It made his stomach turn to act nice after such blatant threats, but the last thing he needed was another enemy in the castle."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "As long as you handle our research, it is my understanding the twins are more than willing to bankroll whatever private projects you pursue in your spare time."
        cl "Then we have an understanding."
        cl "Leave now. I have no further use of you today."
        $ change_relation('cliohna', -5)
        return

label cliohnaHypnosis:

cl "Not much. Just sit on this table."

hide rowan with dissolve

cl "Right here, yes. Get yourself comfortable and-"

scene hypno1 with pinkflash

show cliohna neutral behind hypno1
show rowan necklace neutral behind hypno1
pause 2

cl "{b}*Look into my eyes.*{/b}"

"The floor, the table, the room - everything suddenly just Rolled from under him, washed away by a sudden, overwhelming wave of psychic energy. It crashed into him, sending his thoughts into disarray, breaking his defenses with laughable ease."
"Only one thing remained - {b}*Cliohna*{/b}. A shining beacon of stability in a confusing, chaotic world that surrounded him. Her visage, her voice - it called to him, {b}*dominating*{/b} his attention."

cl "{b}*Do you like it Rowan? I did some research, to make sure you would not fight me off again.* {/b}"
cl "{b}*Nod your head if you do.*{/b}"
cl "{b}*You know you do.* {/b}"

menu:
    "Nod your head.":
        pass

ro "(No!)"

show hypno2 with dissolve
pause 2
show cliohna neutral behind hypno2

"Gritting his teeth, he forced himself to look away, and the room came back to focus again. He would not be defeated so easily!"

cl "{b}*Ah, there it is. That little bastion of resistance.*{/b}"

show hypno 1 with dissolve
pause 2

show cliohna neutral behind hypno1

"Something touched his face, spreading calm, peaceful acceptance, forcing- {b}*willing*{/b} him to look at the sorceress again."

cl "{b}*Dont worry your little head about it Rowan. Well deal with it soon enough.*{/b}"

show hypno1 with pinkflash

cl "{b}*Youll help me with it. Youll help me bring you under.*{/b}"

show hypno1 with pinkflash

cl "{b}*All you have to do is trust me.*{/b}"

show hypno1 with pinkflash

cl "{b}*Trust me. And focus on my voice.* {/b}"

show hypno1 with pinkflash

cl "{b}*Trust me. And focus on my lips.*{/b}"

show hypno1 with pinkflash

cl "{b}*Trust me. And focus on my eyes.*{/b}"

$ eventSubmission = 0
$ eventResistance = 0

$ alexiaFocus = True
$ questFocus = True
$ sacrificeFocus = True
$ lipsFocus = True
$ voiceFocus = True
$ eyesFocus = True

label cliohnaHynosisMenu:

scene black with fade

if eventSubmission == 3:
    menu:
        "Fall deeper.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            jump fallDeeper
        "Fall deeper.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            jump fallDeeper
        "Fall deeper.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            jump fallDeeper
else:

    pass

menu:
    "Shake her off." if eventResistance == 3:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump shakeHerOff

    "Focus on Alexia." if alexiaFocus == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ eventResistance += 1
        scene black with fade
        "He couldnt get the words out, but this- this witch, was just a power-tripping impostor. He had a wife. He had somebody he loved, truly loved!"



        show hypnobw with dissolve
        pause 2
        "He focused on that feeling, recalled how it felt to hold Alexia in his arms-"
        show cliohna neutral at center with dissolve
        cl "Using the power of love against me? Isnt that a bit cliche, Rowan?"
        cl "{b}*Forget about her Rowan.* {/b}"
        show hypnobw with pinkflash
        cl "{b}*She is nobody.*{/b}"
        scene hypno1 with pinkflash
        pause 1

        show cliohna neutral behind hypno1
        cl "{b}*I am all you need right now*{/b}"
        cl "{b}*Focus on me Rowan.*{/b}"
        cl "{b}*I am all you want to think about.* {/b}"
        show hypno 1 with pinkflash
        cl "{b}*Stop thinking about everything else, and fall deeper for me.*{/b}"
        $ alexiaFocus = False
        jump cliohnaHynosisMenu

    "Fall Deeper." if alexiaFocus == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump fallDeeper

    "Focus on your quest." if questFocus == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ eventResistance += 1
        scene hypno4 with fade
        pause 2
        show rowan necklace neutral behind hypno4
        show cliohna neutral behind hypno4
        ro "I"
        "His voice cracked, but his spirit remained strong. He was Rowan Blackwell, hero of- "
        cl "Oh, please. "
        show hypno1 with pinkflash

        cl "{b}*Why struggle Rowan?*{/b}"
        cl "{b}*This is no siege of Karst. There is no demon lord to slay.*{/b}"
        cl "{b}*Dont think about the future. Think about now.*{/b}"
        show hypno 1 with pinkflash
        cl "{b}*Think about me.*{/b}"
        cl "{b}*I am the only thing that matters.*{/b}"
        cl "{b}*Let go of your concerns. Let yourself slip away.* {/b}"
        cl "{b}*Relax.*{/b}"
        show hypno1 with pinkflash
        cl "{b}*Sink deeper.*{/b}"
        cl "{b}*You know you want to*.{/b}"
        $ questFocus = False
        jump cliohnaHynosisMenu

    "Fall Deeper." if questFocus == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump fallDeeper

    "Focus on all you sacrificed." if sacrificeFocus == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ eventResistance += 1
        scene black with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind black
        ro "My "
        show bg4 with dissolve
        "His village. Arthdale. The old man. Everything- "
        show cliohna neutral at center with dissolve
        cl "Yes, yes. Very tragic."

        cl "But wouldnt you rather {b}*forget*{/b}?"
        scene hypno1 with pinkflash
        pause 1

        show cliohna neutral behind hypno1
        cl "{b}*Forget about all these painful memories.*{/b}"
        cl "{b}*Let yourself relax. A moment of respite.* {/b}"
        cl "{b}*You earned it.*{/b}"
        cl "{b}*You earned this.* {/b}"
        cl "{b}*Being here with me, letting all your worries slip away*{/b}"
        show hypno1 with pinkflash
        cl "{b}*You deserve it. Embrace it.* {/b}"
        cl "{b}*Give yourself a moment of peace.* {/b}"
        cl "{b}*Rest. And fall deeper.* {/b}"
        show hypno1 with pinkflash
        cl "{b}*Fall deeper for me Rowan.*{/b}"
        $ sacrificeFocus = False
        jump cliohnaHynosisMenu

    "Fall Deeper." if sacrificeFocus == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump fallDeeper

    "Focus on her lips." if lipsFocus == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ eventSubmission += 1
        scene hypno1 with dissolve
        pause 1

        show cliohna neutral behind hypno1
        show rowan necklace neutral behind hypno1
        "Full, coral lips Moving slowly as the enchanting words slip past them"
        "He could watch them, and watch them Following their slow, sensual dance"
        cl "You like them dont you?"
        ro "Y-yes "
        show hypno1 with pinkflash
        cl "{b}*Then think about how they would feel on your skin.*{/b}"
        cl "{b}*Imagine them slowly kissing your body.* {/b}"
        cl "{b}*Imagine their warmth.* {/b}"
        cl "{b}*Imagine their taste.* {/b}"
        show hypno1 with pinkflash
        cl "{b}*Feel their kiss slowly bringing you under.* {/b}"
        show hypno1 with pinkflash
        cl "{b}*Under my spell, deeper and deeper.*{/b}"
        $ lipsFocus = False
        jump cliohnaHynosisMenu

    "Fall Deeper." if lipsFocus == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump fallDeeper

    "Focus on her voice." if voiceFocus == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ eventSubmission += 1
        scene hypno1 with dissolve
        pause 1

        show cliohna neutral behind hypno1
        "Like a melody. Soft. Calming. Her words washed everything, leaving a behind a nice, pink haze. A fluffy cloud, he could just Sink into"
        cl "Good, good... "
        show hypno1 with pinkflash
        cl "{b}*Sink deeper. Let my words surround you.* {/b}"
        cl "{b}*Let them engulf you.* {/b}"
        cl "{b}*Let them fill every fibre of your being.* {/b}"
        cl "{b}*Let them caress you softly as your sink deeper, and deeper and into my trance.*{/b}"
        $ voiceFocus = False
        jump cliohnaHynosisMenu

    "Fall Deeper." if voiceFocus == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump fallDeeper

    "Focus on her eyes." if eyesFocus == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ eventSubmission += 1
        scene hypno1 with dissolve
        pause 1

        show cliohna neutral behind hypno1
        "Old and wise Like a deep pool Drawing him deep Deep under the surface"
        cl "Thats right {b}*Focus on me.*{/b}"
        cl "{b}*Only on me.* {/b}"
        show hypno1 with pinkflash
        cl "{b}*Lose yourself in my eyes.* {/b}"
        cl "{b}*Let the world fade away, as you look into them.* {/b}"
        cl "{b}*Let them overwhelm you.*{/b}"
        show hypno1 with pinkflash
        cl "{b}*Let them claim you.* {/b}"
        cl "{b}*Fall into them, and sink deeper.*{/b}"
        cl "{b}*Deeper into my spell.*{/b}"
        $ eyesFocus = False
        jump cliohnaHynosisMenu

    "Fall Deeper." if eyesFocus == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump fallDeeper




label shakeHerOff:

$ cliohnaResistance += 1
$ cliohnaShookOff = True

"Honeyed words. Tantalizing lips. Mesmerizing eyes."

scene hypno1 with dissolve
pause 1
show rowan necklace neutral behind hypno1

show cliohna neutral behind hypno1

"Underhanded tricks, all of it. Parlour magic. Performed by the most powerful sorceress he ever met, but still - just tricks. "

ro "You "

"A pained groan escaped his lips as he struggled past the thick veil of Cliohnas enchantments. He would not submit. He refused to submit!"
"He refused to be defeated here!"

ro "Get out"

cl "Still struggling? {b}*Oh Ro-*{/b}"

show hypno1 with sshake

ro "SHUT UP!"

"He tried to push her away. His hand trembled, refusing to move. He felt it hang on to something - the edge of the table? "

cl "Extraordinary. But ultimately- "

ro "Shutupshutupshutupshutup-"

"Dont listen. Dont look. Dont let her talk. Dont let her control anything, not even the conversation. "

cl "Isnt it a bit too early for the madness mantra?"

"Break it. Break the spell. Break the paralysis. Do something. Anything!"

menu:
    "Hit her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show hypno1 with redflash

        menu:
            "Hit her.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show hypno1 with redflash

                menu:
                    "Hit her.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        show hypno1 with redflash

scene bg12 with fade


show cliohna neutral at center with dissolve

"He swung his fist- "

show bg12 with sshake

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with moveoutright

"The sorceress stepped aside, making him stumble forward. His knees gave way, and he collapsed to the floor."



cl "Astounding!"
cl "So its not just specific emotional anchors, but something much less tangible. The spirit itself? Some will to power? Perhaps the history of hardship helps fortify the mind?"
cl "That last one is almost guaranteed in your case, but how come you strive under the pressure, when others break "

show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

"Still dazed, he managed to get up. Cliohna was already at her table, scribbling notes like crazy."

show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve

"She made him go through hell, and didnt even bother to acknowledge it. A bitter taste filled his mouth, and Rowan realized he bit his tongue falling. He wiped the blood off his lips, and turned his hateful gaze towards the sorceress."

ro "If thats everything, Ill be going now. "

cl "Hm? Oh yes, yes, that will be all."
cl "Ill send for you once I refine my method. In the meantime, do get some rest. Id hate to succeed due to something so basic as sleep deprivation. "

ro "Your concern warms my heart. "

"She didnt even notice the growl in his voice. But no matter. Hell play along "

scene black with fade

"For now."

return

label fallDeeper:

$ cliohnaSubmission += 1
$ cliohnaDeeper = True

scene hypno5 with dissolve

show cliohna neutral behind hypno5
show rowan necklace neutral behind hypno5
pause 1

"Her voice continued to sing to him. Her lips, her eyes, they called to him. Everything else melted away, leaving only {b}*Cliohna*{/b}."

cl "{b}*Thats right Rowan Fall deep, deep into the comforting darkness.* {/b}"

"Something trailed down his chest, sending fiery warmth across his body. Something inside of him panicked at how easily it spread, dreaded how quickly it burst forth, how it threatened to consume him."
"He should be fighting it. He should be screaming and kicking, forcing this foreign influence away. He should be. He should be. He should be- "

cl "You still struggle! Despite all the work I put into this, I dont think it could hold you for longer than a few minutes! Absolutely astounding! "

"The searing fire reached his stomach, and continued to trail down. He knew where it was going. He wanted it to reach there - but he also feared what would happen if it did."
"He feared losing himself in that fire, losing himself in the touch of the woman before him. "

cl "But I will not hold this against you Even if your submission is temporary at best, I still consider the experiment a resounding success. "
cl "And I have you to thank You did well, listening and watching..."
cl "So let me reward you for your efforts, hero. "

"A breeze of cool air, as his cock sprung free. Then - fire again. Encompassing lust, rocking him to the core."

ro "A-ah! "

cl "Sh-sh "

"A soft kiss silenced his moan. Soft mounds pressed against his chest, fueling the fire that threatened to engulf him."

cl "Here For being such a good test subject "

scene cg789 with fade
show cliohna neutral behind cg789
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg789
pause 3

"Something wet touched the tip of his shaft, spreading soothing calm across his sensitive skin. The feeling spread further down his cock, drawing him in, deeper into Cliohna. Deeper into her eyes, deeper into her body. "

cl "Relax now "

ro "A-ah"

"Her visage started to bob gently before his eyes, and with it, the warm, tight embrace around his cock started to move up and down his shaft as well."
"Another moan escaped his lips, drowning out the quiet, screeching voice in the back of his skull. Stop it!? Why should he? How could he?"

cl "No need to worry Just enjoy the ride Ill let come out of this soon enough "

"Her melodic voice calmed the unease in his mind, while her moist pussy quenched the fire of his loins. He felt her grab him by the hands, felt her put them on her hips. They raised and fell rhythmically, bringing unimaginable pleasure."

cl "I want you to remember how good it felt"
cl "How good it was to lower your defenses and let me take control"
cl "And maybe next time Dont struggle so much? "

"Her breath tickled his ear, and she followed with a trail of slow, sensual kisses. On his cheek. On his eyes. On his nose. On his lips."
"All while her pussy continued to squeeze him, a nice, wet cave of wonder his cock never wished to leave."

cl "Remember how good my pussy felt Engrave it in your memory "
cl "And now Cum for me. "
cl "Cum for me."

show cg789 with pinkflash

cl "{b}*Cum for me.*{/b}"

"What little resistance he still managed to hold on to, evaporated like a drop of water in the middle of a desert. He threw his head back, and spurted straight into her, blessing her with his seed."
"Cliohna let out a delighted chuckle. She wouldnt forget the expression on Rowans face for a long time Such dazed contentment, such puppy-like obedience."

cl "Mmmm Excellent. "
cl "You did well Rowan. You can rest now. "
cl "{b}*Rest. Rest, and dream of this moment.*{/b}"

scene hypnodarkbg with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral behind cliohnadarkbg

"Exhaustion took his limbs, his world growing darker. Finally, he could surrender to these sweet dreams of submission- "

ro "(No! Get a hold of yourself, damn it!)"

"Something stirred inside of him. A still smoldering ember of defiance."
"He couldnt He couldnt let it end like this!"
"He needed to do something, anything!"

scene bg12 with fade

"Through what could only be described as titanic effort, he pushed himself past the veil of exhaustion and magical lethargy, fought off the enchanted malaise. Grunting from the effort, he somehow managed to roll over, away from Cliohna."

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"His arms could as well be made of lead, and his knees of cotton, but he somehow managed to push himself off the table. He got back on his feet, wobbly as they were."

cl "Oh?"

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"He saw the sorceress watching him from the sidelines, furiously noting something down in her notebook. He tried to snarl, but settled for an annoyed whizz."

cl "Extraordinary. Absolutely extraordinary! And here I thought the mental exertion would be too much for you to stay awake. "

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    ro "I have a Wife Waiting for me."
    if NTR:
        cl "Wouldnt want someone else taking your place, I take it."
    else:
        cl "And shes been waiting for you all week. Ill admit, it wouldnt be nice to leave her alone."

elif rowan_shares_room_with_helayna:
    ro "Helayna Is waiting for me. "
    cl "Quite considerate of you. I was surprised I didnt see her in your mind."
else:

    ro "I prefer My own bed To cold wood."
    cl "Ah, dont we all! "

"He gritted his teeth. He failed. Failed to lock her out. Yet the worst part was, that somehow"
"Somehow it didnt bother him as much as it should. There was this nice, warm feeling all over his body, a sleepy satisfaction, of sorts."

ro " You got what you wanted, I take it? "

cl "Hm? Oh, yes! In fact, I found the whole experience very illuminating. I shall study the results, then adjust my approach for our next session."

ro " Next session? "

"Her lips curled into a small, satisfied smile. He hated how he now couldnt take his eyes off them."

cl "Why of course! Further testing is necessary to verify everything I learned today!"
cl "But you dont mind, do you Rowan? "
cl "No, of course you dont. "
cl "Youll come back to me. "

ro "I-"

show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

cl "{b}Youll come back to me.*{/b}"

menu:
    "Nod your head.":
        pass

cl "Excellent."
cl "You can go now. Rest well, Rowan Blackwell."


return





label rowan_picnic:


show bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

al "It's been so long since we went into the Western forest for a picnic."

ro "It has, nice to finally relax and just enjoy one another like this."

"The two of them were in the forest outside Bloodmeen, hand in hand with a picnic basket under Alexia's arm. Jezera had allowed them a chance to spend a few hours outside together, so they were going to make the most of it."
"Rowan's inner tracker made it painfully obvious that this place was nothing like the Western Forest he'd grown up in and only reminded him of the end of the war. However, he was glad that Alexia could appreciate the place for him."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Oh, Solansia it felt nice to have her at his side for something so innocent and loving as a picnic. He might not feel familiar in this place, but the way they held one another and their intentions reminded him of being two young love birds again."
else:

    pass

"They slowed momentarily, allowing Alexia to lean against her lover and then press into him. Rowan responded to her affections by drawing her into a hug and brushing his hand over her hair several times."

al "Oh my beloved, I love you."

"He kissed the top of her head, then glanced about the small clearing they'd stopped in. There was some soft grass underfoot with wildflowers blooming between the blades."

ro "You have a good sense for picnic places. Shall I help you with the spread?"

al "How about you make sure no one is going to peak in on us instead? I think I can manage here."

if society_type == "feudal":
    ro "Of course, my lady."
else:

    ro "I'll see what I can do, my love."

"He slipped back into the woods while Alexia busied herself with laying down a blanket and extracting their food and drink from the basket."
"A few minutes later of making sure no demons or gossipers had decided to crash their picnic or snoop on them, Rowan returned and seated himself next to Alexia. Together they looked out on the meadow for several seconds before Alexia broke the silence."

al "So, shall we eat?"



"Alexia had packed them muffins, cheese, and some wine. As Rowan took his first bite, it was quite the rush of nostalgia."

ro "Oh my, it's been so long since you made these. You use to make them all the time."

al "With mother and father at the bakery. I made them so often that when I married you I vowed never to have to do it again. I remembered the other day how much you loved it when I gave you one, so I thought I should make them again for this special day."

ro "I wouldn't want you to make something like this on my behalf if you hate doing it-"

al "Hush darling. That was after making the same muffins every other day for nearly twenty years. It's been so long I missed doing it too, this was as much a treat for you as it was for me."

"She laid her hand on his, then brought up her glass for a toast."

al "To happy memories."

ro "To happy memories."

"He agreed and they drank."
"Rowan closed his eyes and leaned against Alexia while the warm sun shone down on him through a gap in the trees. His mind swam with those happy memories, thinking of all the joy he'd had with the woman next to him."

menu:
    "Kiss her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump rowanPicnicSex
    "Just enjoy Alexia's company.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "This moment was something to be treasured. A moment they would recall as a happy memory as well. There were precious few of them these days."
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', -5)
        $ change_relation('alexia', 10)
        return

label rowanPicnicSex:

"He shifted, opening his eyes and looking down to see that his wife was glancing in his direction too. That beautiful face, leaning down, their eyes closed again as their lips met in a kiss."
"At first it was simply a brush of the lips, then another, and soon both had their tongues inside each others mouths. Passions flared for both of them as they embraced and gripped one another, exploring both their bodies and finding both wanted what would come next."
"Rowan slipped free of his wife's lips, going down and kissing her neck, then her collar. After a moment's fumbling, Alexia managed to get her hand on his growing arousal, fondling him through his pants."

al "Rowan, my beloved, I feel like it's the spring festival all over again."

"Continuing his journey downwards, momentarily flicking the amulet around behind Alexia in annoyance, allowing him to get down unimpeded. Alexia helped him along by slipping her dress off her shoulders and letting him get down to her breasts."
"Upon reaching her nipples and laying a kiss upon them, Alexia let out a small groan of both pleasure and frustration, as Rowan's cock had now slipped beyond her reach. Fortunately she managed to solve that problem with her knee after squirming around for a bit."

ro "Getting a bit creative now? Careful you don't hurt me like that."

al "I'll try... eh!"

"The cry of surprise came as Rowan nibbled on her, causing a jolt to go through her and very nearly jamming her knee into Rowan's stomach. Mocking pain, Rowan once again looked up at Alexia with a smile."

ro "Ouch, that hurt!"

al "Hey! You can't be doing that to me and expect I can control myself!"

ro "What, this?"

"He nibbled her again, prompting another jolt and this time Alexia kneed him in the belly intentionally."

ro "Oof."

al "Ouch!"

"Unfortunately she ended up hitting one of his belt buckles, doing more damage to herself than Rowan. They both looked at one another in surprise for a beat, then burst out laughing."

al "Look at us, the most romantic of all couples!"

ro "Honestly, would you have it any other way?"

"She drew him against her bare chest, cradling her husband's head against her breasts for a moment before answering."

al "No. You're perfect just the way you are my darling."

if alexiaAndrasSex > 0 or alexiaJezeraSex > 0:
    "She meant it. In spite of her breaking her vows with their captors, Alexia did truly love Rowan as he was more than anything else."
else:
    pass


scene cg271 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg271
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg271
pause 3

"She shifted under him, leaning backwards on the blanket and lifting her legs up to present herself to her beloved husband. Well that was a pretty clear sign that the foreplay was over."
"It only took another moment to free his cock and shift Alexia's panties aside so that he could press himself inside her womanhood."

scene cg272 with dissolve
pause 1
scene cg271 with dissolve
pause 1
scene cg272 with dissolve
pause 1
scene cg273 with dissolve
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg273
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg273
pause 2

"As one they let out a long breath of relief and extacy. Rowan dove in and out, falling into a well known and well practised rhythm, just as fast as he knew Alexia wanted and the best pace for him to enjoy the lovemaking as just that."

al "There's one thing that you've gotten a lot better at from all those years ago."

"A blush went to Rowan's cheeks. That was one part of that night he didn't like to think about."

ro "I should hope so!"

scene cg274 with dissolve
pause 1
scene cg275 with dissolve
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg275
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg275
pause 2

"He focused instead on the feeling of Alexia's walls squeezing down around his shaft and the way her breasts rolled with each steady thrust inward. Warmth filled him as he felt his climax arrive. Luckily Alexia also followed him soon after, before his orgasm completely finished."

al "Good enough we can cum together... I love you Rowan."

ro "I love you too Alexia."

scene cg276 with dissolve
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg276
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg276
pause 3

"They kissed once more, Rowan still leaning over her."

al "Oof, I think I need to set my legs down now."

scene cg277 with dissolve
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg277
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg277
pause 3

ro "Oh sorry. There you go."

al "Thanks darling."

"Now sitting, she kissed him again to make up for cutting off the one while they were linked."

ro "After that workout, I think I could do with another muffin."

al "Here you are, there's plenty left."

$ avatar.corruption -= 5
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', -3)
$ change_relation('alexia', 10)
return





label helaynas_help:

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan sat hunched over a map. Some orcs had gotten into an engagement the week before, and unless they retreated a second fight was likely. Some of the other local commanders had offered suggestions earlier. They werent much good."
"Hed asked them to leave to consider it alone. Sometimes Rowan felt like he was the only one in the entire castle who understood tactics."
"Click."
"Rowan turned around. The door opened. But, when he saw who was in the door frame his expression softened."

if helPath == "bedslave":

    show helayna collar neutral at midright with moveinright
else:

    show helayna 2 happy at midright with moveinright

hel "My love? Youve been cramped up in here all day. I wanted to bring you some tea. You cant plan on no food or drink."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan leaned back in his chair, and welcomed her to his side. Perhaps a bit less stress might help with the work. When his lover approached, he planted a small peck on her cheek."

hel "What is that?"

ro "The weeks campaign map. A band of raiders got caught by the local forces on a raiding mission. Ive been deciding whether to pull them out via portal or try to make a stand with them."

"Helayna squinted hard. Rowan took a sip of the tea she prepared. Helayna was not much of a domestic, but the tea was serviceable."

hel "Here."

"She suddenly pressed her finger to a spot on the map. Heavy elevation and a tree line."

hel "You dont have to pull them out or make stand. I was never much of a tactician, but I knew you dont charge lightly equipped orcs on a high ground with footmen weighed down by heavy armor."
hel "If you move them here, theres a good chance the commander doesnt bother making the attack. He might win, but hed lose two men for every orc killed. Hed just back off."

"Rowan studied the position. Was she right?"
"He was still focusing on it when he felt a kiss on his cheek. Helaynas heart shaped rear swayed gently as she walked out of the room. Rowan found it impossible not to look. "

hel "Good luck with the planning, my love. You know where to find me...when youre done"

"She smirked at him and then vanished."

hide helayna with moveoutright

"Rowan focused back on the map. He didnt have any better ideas, and his lover did make a point. When Rowan sent out his orders an hour later, he directed the band to take the position Helayna had suggested."
"No use taking much longer to decide. It would be a shame to keep a good commander waiting."

$ change_recruitment_bonus('barracks', 2)
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('arrival_of_the_emmisiaries', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week ==25',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)
    event('paperwork_sabotage', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=30', 'castle.buildings["barracks"].troops >= 6',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

label arrival_of_the_emmisiaries:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"In the warm light of the midafternoon sun, Rowan dozed."
"He rested his elbow on the table and leaned his head against his palm, hoping the extra support would keep him stable as he read through the dreary paperwork. "
"But for some reason today, he just couldnt... stay-"

scene black with fade

"His head drooped. His eyelids slid shut. A soothing calm washed over him as Rowan settled into a quiet rest."
""
""
"{i}Rowan.{/i}"
"{i}Theyre here.{/i}"
"{i}You need to get to the portal.{/i}"
"..."
"{i}Please, wake up.{/i}"

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "{i}Guh!{/i}"

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "What- who...?"

"Rowans head swiveled around the room in confusion. There was no one there. His drowsiness had vanished. He was wide awake, alert and energetic."
"That voice"
"Driven by a compulsion he could not explain, Rowan rose from his seat and hurried out the door. "

scene bg10 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan stepped into Bloodmeens cavernous portal room to the sound of shouting. A dozen Orc guards stood in a semicircle around the entrance of the portal, their weapons drawn."
"There was something standing at the portal."
"Something big."

show cg857 with fade
pause 3

scene bg10 with fade
show whitescar neutral at center with moveinright
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve


"Sharp yellow eyes swept the room with a hunters calm alertness. His sinewy form and pale, snowlike fur stood resplendent in the indirect glow of the portal behind him."
"Sensing his profound lack of concern for their presence, the phalanx of Orcish guards gave the creature a wide berth."

ro "What's going on here?"

show orc soldier neutral behind bg10

os "Boss e just appeared outta {i}nowheres{/i}."

show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "Through the portal?"

os "Y-yeah."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"The wolf lifted his nose and took a few experimental sniffs of the air. He didnt seem hostile yet."

menu:
    "Confront him":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan took a step forward, ignoring the flutter of unease that crept up his spine. There was something unnerving in the beast's eyes, something primal and predatory."
        show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "Who are you, how did you get in here?"
        "Rowan felt the bottom go out of his stomach as the creature's piercing eyes snapped to him. He resisted the urge to freeze in place."
        whit "{i}Hmmh{/i}."
        whit "Ugly. Worse than I expected."
        ro "Excuse me?"
        whit "Ill omens all around. Stench of fate in the air."
        whit "I do not like it."
        show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "You dont like what?"
        whit "Everything. All of it. You included."
        show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
        whit "This place is wrong. Twisted and gnarled. Like a strangling vine."
        ro "What are you, beast?"
        "A glint of humor grew in the wolfs eyes."
        whit "Beast, is it?"
        ro "You havent given me a name."
        whit "Pointless. My name means nothing to you. You would not know me by its use."
        ro "I might be more inclined to listen to what you have to say, at the very least."
        whit "..."
        whit "Fair."
        $ whitescarName = "Whitescar"
        whit "I am Whitescar. Emissary of the Fae. I have business with your masters."
        "Rowans eyebrow twitched. So the dreams were true..."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "And what business would that be, Fae?"
        "The wolfs upper lip curled. He bared his fangs."
        whit "Bring me to them, and you will know of it."
        ro "And if I refuse?"
        "The wolf sneered. His shoulders lowered a half inch as his stance shifted. He flexed his arms casually extending his claws as he stretched."
        whit "It matters not. I will deliver the Queen's message regardless."
        show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "Bold words."
        whit "Bold words lead to bolder action. You will not deny me my sacred task."
        ro "Youll die if you try anything."
        whit "A Fae unwilling to die for something is not fit to live in the first place."
    "Wait to see what happens.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan hovered at the edge of the crowd, keeping his distance. Better to observe and see what this creature could do, rather than force a confrontation."
        "The wolf man - by contrast - seemed almost bored. After sizing up the Orcish guards he began to glance about the room."
        whit "{i}Mmmh{/i}, Ugly. Worse than I expected."
        "Silence followed the beasts statement. His eyes found Rowan, and they narrowed down to slits."
        whit "You. Human."
        "Rowan didnt respond, cooly meeting his gaze."
        whit "...Can you understand me? Is this not your native tongue?"
        ro "More or less."
        $ whitescarName = "Whitescar"
        whit "Then bring word to the Twins that Whitescar, Emissary of the Fae, is here. I would speak with them."
        "That name the fox from the dream had mentioned her father. Rowan struggled to keep an empty expression at the news."
        ro "...How did you get in here?"
        whit "That is what I will be discussing with your masters."
        show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
        whit "You will bring me to them."
        ro "I will?"
        whit "Yes."
        ro "You realize whose castle this is."
        whit "The halfbreed spawn of Karnas. Yes."
        "Rowan had to suppress a wry smile at the jab."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "You have quite the tongue for an ambassador."
        "The Faes eyes narrowed. There was the slightest curl of flesh at the base of his snout. Rowan saw the glint of sharp canines."
        whit "If you will not send for them, then I will find them myself."
        ro "Youd face a castle full of soldiers alone?"
        "The Fae let out a low sound, almost like a growl. It took Rowan a moment to realize he was chuckling."
        whit "Your numbers dont concern me."
        "Rowan tensed. There was a terrifying nonchalance in the threat."

show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowans hand drifted unconsciously to the hilt of his sword. The Orcs around him raised their weapons. Whitescars brow lowered. Rowan felt a thrill of alarm run up his back."

show bg10 with flash

"Suddenly, there was a flash. A flickering of energy spiked within the portal, and in an instant another figure had appeared."

show cg858 with fade
pause 2
show cg859 with fade
pause 3

scene bg10 with fade
show arzyl neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show whitescar neutral at center with dissolve
show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

arz "Goodness, what a commotion."

"Rowan drew his sword in a blur. Whitescar bared his fangs and let loose an enraged growl."

show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve

"To Rowans shock, it wasnt directed at him, but rather towards the tall, statuesque woman who had just materialized out of thin air."

arz "Dearest Whitescar. Weve only just arrived, and already youre threatening our hosts!"

whit "What are {i}you{/i} doing here, witch?"

"The pale, vaguely Elven being smirked."

arz "My, my. Now is that any way to address your fellow Emissary?"

"The wolf rose to his full height, looming over her as if readying to devour her."

whit "The Queen sent me alone to handle this."

arz "-And evidently she was right to second guess her judgement. I have been dispatched to help you."

whit "To hinder and delay me. {i}Leave{/i}."

"The woman merely smiled."

arz "No."

"She forgot him in an instant, turning to face Rowan as if the imminent threat of Whitescars rage simply didnt exist."

$ arzylName = "Arzyl"

arz "Greetings, Rowan Blackwell. I am Arzyl, Lady of the Midnight Court. I do apologize for the abruptness of our arrival."
arz "This uncouth brute standing next to me is Whitescar, Chieftain of the Netherweald. We come as emissaries of Good Queen Kassandra. "

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "...You are Fae, as well?"

"Her smile broadened. She fluttered her eyelashes at him. Her voice was low and breathy, as if the two were exchanging pillow talk."

arz "So astute."
arz "We seek an audience with the Twins, if they will deign to see us."

whit "We do not ask. We {i}demand{/i} that you bring us to them."

"Arzyl laughed at Whitescars snarling retort."

arz "My companion suffers from a somewhat choleric disposition, as you can see from this latest misunderstanding."
arz "Whitescar, we came here to talk, not do battle."

whit "You shouldnt {i}be{/i} here at all!"

arz "Shall I leave you to your bumbling, then? You seemed to have the situation well out of hand."

"Rowan looked from Arzyl to Whitescar in puzzlement. The hostility between the two was both immediate and overwhelming."
"Sensing his eyes hovering upon her, Arzyl smoothly refocused her attention on Rowan."

arz "Enough banter. We can save such salacious gossip for later."

"Arzyl bowed her head, exposing the curve of her milky cleavage to Rowans viewing as she did so."

arz "Will you grant us the privilege of an audience with the Twins, Rowan?"

show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan let out a sigh and fingered the amulet around his neck."

if society_type == "might":
    ro "Lady Jezera, Lord Andras? I need you to come to the Throne room immediately."
else:

    ro "Empress Jezera, Empreror Andras? I need you to come to the Throne room immediately."

show andras displeased behind bg10

an "Im in the middle of something, servant."

show jezera neutral behind bg10

je "Cant it wait, Rowan?"

ro "No. It cant. We have-"

"Rowan almost said Fae, but hesitated."

ro "...Guests."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

je "What is the meaning of this intrusion, Rowan?"

ro "Two strangers have arrived through the castle portal. They seek an audience with you."

an "Strangers?"

ro "They claim to be ambassadors of the Fae."

"The Twins shared a look. Rowan frowned."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "...You two dont seem all that taken aback."

an "You said you had it handled, sister."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "And I do, dear brother. Their arrival is surprising, but hardly unexpected."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "You've met the Fae before?"

je "Once or twice during my research into the leylines."

ro "I thought they were just childrens bedtime stories."

je "Most legends about them are."
je "They are an elusive race, scorning both Solansia and Kharos. For them to appear to us now we must have done something to draw their attention."

ro "Can they be trusted?"

"Jezera let out a contemptuous laugh."

je "As much as {i}you{/i} can be, Rowan. You may send them in now."

"Rowan let out a dissatisfied grunt and gestured towards the door. The Orcish guards pushed open the heavy doors."

hide rowan with dissolve
hide jezera with dissolve
hide andras with dissolve
show arzyl neutral at midleft with dissolve
show whitescar neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show arzyl neutral at midleft with dissolve

if society_type == "might":
    arz "Lady Jezera! What a pleasure it is to see you again, my girl."
else:

    arz "Empress Jezera! What a pleasure it is to see you again, my girl."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "The pleasure is all mine, Lady Arzyl. I did not expect to see you here."

if society_type == "might":
    arz "Nor, I my Lady. My recent appointment to this diplomatic mission was a bit spur of the moment."
else:

    arz "Nor, I my Empress. My recent appointment to this diplomatic mission was a bit spur of the moment."

arz "I take it this handsome fellow is your oft-mentioned twin?"

show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve

if society_type == "might":
    an "That's right. Lord Andras."
else:

    an "That's right. Emperor Andras."

"Arzyl fluttered her eyelashes at the both of them."

arz "Charmed, my Lord. Allow us to introduce ourselves-"

whit "{i}Enough{/i}! Enough honeyed words. "
whit "You, Children of Karnas: you abuse the ancient leylines. You corrupt the Netherweald. This will stop. Immediately."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

an "Come again, beast?"

arz "What my- {i}exorbitantly{/i} blunt companion is trying to say, is-"

"The white wolf cut her off with a heated snarl."

whit "Do not interrupt me, witch."
whit "Queen Kassandra is kind. Too kind. You abuse her mercy. You ignore our warnings."
whit "This will not continue. The magic of the leylines are not yours to tamper with."

show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve

an "You dare to tell me what to do in {i}my{/i} castle, beast?"

whit "Your reckless meddling ranges far beyond these walls. I scold you as I would any wayward cub."

je "Lady Arzyl, what is the meaning of this?"

"The Fae woman flashed a contemptuous smile. She lifted her hand up and cast it about in a lazy circle."

arz "You must forgive the Chieftain. He bears a certain distaste for the... {i}nuances{/i} of negotiation. Hence, my presence."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

arz "Queen Kassandra has taken a keen interest regarding your recent activity in the mortal realms."

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

arz "Raeve Keep was quite the prize, was it not?"

show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve

an "It was a great victory. The first of many."

arz "Be that as it may, the Queen has grown concerned about the extra strain its put on the magic of the leylines."
arz "We wish to find a compromise."

whit "You tamper with powers you dont understand."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Oh, I understand this power perfectly well, Chieftain."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "You want us to stop? I can save you both a lengthy audience. Here is your answer:"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "No. We wont. We will continue to use the leylines as we see fit."

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

an "Now scurry back the way you came beast, and be grateful Im in a forgiving mood today."

whit "{i}Asha Vess{/i}!"

"Whitescar let out a roar that shook the room. Before anyone could respond hed leapt to the base of the Twins throne and ascended the steps in rapid succession."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve

whit "Doe-eyed fools. You nibble at the worlds foundation like termites. Heedless. Impulsive."
whit "You would undo the work of a millennia. For what? Fleeting vainglory. Childish ambition. "

an "Take one more step up that stair, beast, and Ill have your pelt for a rug."

"Rowan tensed. The mood turned deadly serious. Even Jezera had dropped her usual, mocking smile."
"Whitescar was terrifyingly close to triggering a violent confrontation. Judging from the self-satisfied smirk on Arzyls face, she seemed more than happy to let him do so."

menu:
    "Intervene on the Faes behalf.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral behind bg6
        ro "Might I interject?"
        je "...Speak, hero."
        show rowan necklace angry behind bg6
        ro "This audience has gotten off on the wrong foot."
        an "What was your first clue, fool?"
        ro "From what little I know of the Fae, they are not the type to initiate contact, and they are quite evidently skilled in magic."
        "{i}And in dreamwalking{/i}. He added, thinking ruefully of the white fox."
        show rowan necklace neutral behind bg6
        ro "Frankly, we dont have the luxury of dismissing them outright."
        "Jezeras eyes never left Whitescars face."
        je "Oh, I think we do. Especially when theyre as rude as this."
        show rowan necklace angry behind bg6
        ro "With all due respect, Jezera, we are attempting to conquer a {i}continent{/i}. Every choice we make affects the challenge of this task."
        show rowan necklace neutral behind bg6
        ro "You yourself said that the Fae shun both Kharos and Solansia. Having an ally whose interests align with ours is far more useful in the long run."
        ro "Why add a new enemy to such a long list, already?"
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "We are not the ones threatening the Fae in their own throne room."
        ro "No. But they wouldnt have come here asking for an audience without cause. Its obvious that they are looking for a compromise."
        "Andras glared at Whitescar. The two alpha males stared each other down."
        an "Could have fooled me."
        "The Twins were wavering. Rowan rounded on the Fae ambassador."
        show rowan necklace angry behind bg6
        ro "Chieftain, your passion in this matter is obvious. But is this really the way you plan to go about convincing us to stop?"
        ro "You entered the Twins domain and immediately began making demands, with nothing to offer us in return but vague threats."
        show rowan necklace concerned behind bg6
        ro "How do you {i}expect{/i} us to respond?"
        whit "The Fae should not have to beg and scrape to preserve their way of life."
        show rowan necklace neutral behind bg6
        ro "Yet here you are."
        ro "If you had the power to force us to stop youd have done so already, not sent a diplomatic mission to issue a protest."
        ro "What should be isnt what is at stake here."
        "Whitescar fell silent. Rowan saw his opening and pressed the advantage."
        ro "Perhaps with time we can come to understand your position better. Dont let your pride blind you to your ultimate goal."
        "Whitescar glared from the Twins, to Rowan, to a profoundly amused looking Arzyl. After a long moment he let out a dissatisfied huff, retracting his claws."
        whit "The mortal speaks sense."
        whit "So be it. My words were poor. I chose them out of anger."
        whit "...Forgive my outburst."
        show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
        "The apology came through gritted teeth, but it seemed genuine enough."
        ro "Maybe we should adjourn for now, and speak about this again when tempers have cooled?"
        "Arzyls eyes gleamed with interest as they stared directly at Rowan."
        arz "I think that would be for the best, yes."
        je "Very well. We will have rooms made ready for you to stay in, as our honoured guests. Rowan will see to the arrangements."
        whit "I want to be as far away from that witch as possible."
        arz "Goodness, Whitescar, youll break my tender heart!"
        show rowan necklace concerned behind bg6
        ro "Separate rooms it is. Ill see to it at once."
        show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
        je "One moment, hero. We wish to speak with you alone first."
        hide whitescar with moveoutleft
        hide arzyl with moveoutleft
        hide rowan
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan stood still as stone as the two Fae shuffled past him. Whitescar did not do much as glance in his direction. Arzyl shot him a subtle wink as she passed."
        "The door closed behind the Fae with a resounding {i}thud{/i}."
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "Well, that was an interesting exchange."
        an "That wolf needs to learn some respect."
        show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
        je "Come now, brother. Did you really expect beings as wild as the Fae to adhere to proper etiquette?"
        an "Hes lucky I didnt skin him."
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        je "Therell be time enough for that one day, Im sure."
        show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
        "Jezera turned to face Rowan, a knowing smile on her face."
        je "Well done, hero. You managed to deflect Whitescars anger, and bought us precious time to prepare."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        ro "What are you talking about?"
        je "We have been aware of the Fae and their connection to the leylines for some time now."
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "Obviously, since they have access to the portal network, they are a threat to our new dominion."
        je "We have plans in motion for neutralizing them. But for now - as you so rightly pointed out - they are a secondary concern."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Then these negotiations were just a ruse."
        show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
        je "So long as the Emissaries are convinced that they can still plead their case, we can continue to act freely without fear of repercussion from the Fae."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "What of their warnings regarding the leylines themselves?"
        an "We arent going to stop using them."
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "Whatever doom they think we are heralding is none of our concern."
        je "For now, we will humor them, string them along as much as possible. In time, the Fae will leave of their own accord."
        show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve
        an "Or well {i}make{/i} them leave."
        je "Until then, I want you to keep an eye on them. But take care not to get mixed up in their conflicts."
        ro "What conflicts?"
        "Jezera smirked."

        show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
        je "Come now, Rowan. We both know you arent that stupid."
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "You think those two are fast friends? If I had to guess: they were sent here together for a reason."
        show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
        je "It would seem that not all is well in the court of Queen Kassandra."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "You know more than youre letting on."
        je "Perhaps. But for now, this is all you need to know."
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "Speak with the Emissaries, learn what you can of the situation, but take no action either way."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan clenched his jaw and nodded. He bowed to the Twins and moved to make his exit. Jezera called to him over his shoulder."
        je "You surprised me today, hero."
        ro "How so?"
        je "I didnt expect you to speak up on the Faes behalf."
        ro "..Neither did I, really."
        je "Then what made you decide to do so?"
        "Rowan thought back to the dream of a few weeks before, when a very-different Jezera asked him that same question. His lips pressed into a flat line."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Call it intuition, but I think theres more to the Fae than what weve seen so far."
        je "Undoubtedly."
        "Her smile was either playful or mocking. Rowan couldnt quite tell which."
        je "That will be all for now, Rowan."
        scene black with fade
        "..."
        "That night, Rowan dreamt of pleasant days. Of warm summer nights and placid hours of lazy contentment."
        "He could not recall the specifics of the dream, but he remembered the feeling of a soft hand squeezing his shoulder, and a quiet voice whispering in his ear."
        "{i}Thank you{/i}"
        $ emissariesPresent = True
        return
    "Stay silent and let them be banished.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan kept his counsel. First the dreams, and now this the Fae were evidently more trouble than they were worth."
        "Despite - or, rather {i}because{/i} of - the fox womans cryptic warning, he decided to do nothing."
        "The events played out to their logical conclusion."
        "Whitescar let out a low snarl. He took another step up the stair. Andras rose to his feet. Jezera uncrossed her legs and sat up. The glow of magic danced in her eyes."
        je "You have outstayed your welcome, ambassador. Leave, immediately."
        whit "Im not half done with you, whelps."
        an "Ill {i}gut{/i} you here and now, beast!"
        "Whitescar took another step up the stair, and Andras did the same towards him. The mood in the room took on a murderous air."
        "To Rowans surprise, it was Arzyl who broke the tense silence."
        arz "Chieftain, you really do need to learn when to take a hint."
        whit "Stay out of this, witch."
        arz "With pleasure! Though Ill hasten to add that the Queen commanded you to talk with our hosts, not murder them on their thrones."
        je "We are far beyond talking."
        "Arzyl grinned triumphantly."
        arz "Then it seems we have already lost! A pity. I had so hoped to spend more time with you, my Lady."
        "The Fae turned her back on the proceedings, casting a careless hand backward in halfhearted farewell."
        arz "I shall take my leave then. The Chieftain seems to have things well in hand."
        arz "Oh, and Whitescar?"
        "The wolfs eyes did not waver from Andras."
        arz "Do try to recall the orders the Queen sent us with. If you happen to get into an altercation, you do so alone."
        arz "Queen Kassandra disavows those who break the compact. The Twins will find no retribution forthcoming from us, should he take such a barbaric step."
        hide arzyl with moveoutleft
        "And with that she left the throne room, taking a leisurely stroll back towards the portal room."
        "Arzyls mocking tone seemed to deflate Whitescar. His eyes blazed with anger, and his lips pulled back to expose the full breadth of his jaws."
        hide whitescar with moveoutleft
        "He let out a deep, rumbling growl, then spun around, loping out of the throne room like a predator on the prowl. He cast one last, dark look behind him, then disappeared."
        "A long silence followed the departure of the Fae. Then Jezera rose from her seat."
        je "Rowan, send orders to all our subjects."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        je "The Fae are a threat to our rule, and are to be treated as enemies wherever we find them."
        an "We shouldnt have let them leave."
        je "A final courtesy, for the help Arzyl has given me in the past. It will not be repeated."
        an "Ill kill that wolf myself, the next time we meet."
        je "And Ill gladly watch the spectacle, brother."
        ro "They are a volatile race."
        je "You see now why we didnt deal with them in the past."
        "It was a tall order, but they had somehow managed to come across as more arbitrary and emotional than the Twins themselves."
        "Rowan was glad to be rid of them. Hopefully now the intrusive dreams would stop. Only time would tell."
        $ emissariesPresent = False
        return






label paperwork_sabotage:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"With a sight, Rowan eyed the seemingly never-ending pile of paperwork before him."

if week < 80:
    "It was deceptively small now, but with time, Rowan had no doubts it would grow large enough to tower over him."
else:

    "As the twins realm expanded, so did the paperwork, and he knew it would only get worse with time."

"And yet there was no escaping it. Every half-competent commander knew wars were won and lost by the small details hidden inside of them."
"Just like the ones he just noticed in a seemingly simple request from Cla-Min, that now laid on his desk."
"She wanted to send a caravan south from the Rosaria portal, but since the area it would pass banned goblin traders, she wanted half a dozen orcs to act as caravan guards as she sneaked through it."
"It was a reasonable request, if not for the fact Rowan was fairly certain the caravan would be slaughtered. He knew the region Cla-Min wanted to send it through, and he was familiar with the lord who oversaw it. During the war, the two of them worked together briefly, not so long after Rowan was named general."
"If he thought hard, hed probably remember his exact title and full name, but neither his titles nor his face was important at the moment. What mattered was the intellect and ruthlessness, and his devotion to Solansia's most hardline doctrines."
"He ruled over a small fief, but did so efficiently, and without mercy. During the military campaigns, he always advised for the most radical course of action  and often made a very compelling point."
"Rowan never liked him, but he knew for a fact there were no bandits or orcs in his lands. The noble did not tolerate opposition, and all who entered his lands met a swift end."
"A goblin caravan accompanied by a detachment of orcs would not pass his fiefdom unnoticed. Once they enter his lands, they would not emerge from it."

if serveChoice == 4:
    jump rerouteCaravan
else:

    "It would be such a simple thing to grant Cla-Mins request, and claim ignorance once the Caravan would no doubt end up assaulted and destroyed. Neither Cla-Min nor Jezera would have any right to blame him for the unexpected loss."
    "After all, how could he have known any better?"
    "It wasnt often he got a chance to sabotage the twins efforts just by doing his job only adequately. The question was - could he afford to do so right now?"

    menu:
        "Grant Cla-Mins request, send the caravan to its doom.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "One signature, and the orc and goblin lives were now forfeit."
            if avatar.corruption > 60:
                "Rowan chuckled to himself. He spent half his adolescent life learning the sword so he could slay beasts like that in the name of Solansia, and just now he killed half a dozen of them with his pen only."
                "Who could have known the most efficient way of killing his enemies was by being intentionally inept?"
                "It was so much cleaner too!"
                "He chuckled again, then put the request on the finished pile and reached for the next one. With luck, maybe there would be another request like that."
            else:
                "He furrowed his brows as he stared at his signature. He spent half his adolescent life learning the sword so he could slay beasts like that in the name of Solansia, and just now he killed half a dozen of them with his pen only."
                " The bards did sing the pen was mightier than the sword. Guess there was something to it after all."
                "He sighed to himself, then put the request on the finished pile and reached for the next one."
            $ avatar.corruption -= 5
            $ change_treasury(-50)
            $ castle.buildings["barracks"].troops -= 6
            return
        "Order Cla-Min to reroute the caravan.":


            $ released_fix_rollback()
            label rerouteCaravan:
            if serveChoice != 4:
                "He stared at the parchment for a long time. Going out of his way to save orc lives"
                "But he had no choice. If the twins army did not perform adequately, he would be blamed for it, no matter what external circumstances led to such results."
                "He needed more time, as much as he loathed to admit it."
            else:
                pass
            "He wrote Request Denied on Cla-mins letter, then added Route dangerous. See me for alternatives. underneath."
            if serveChoice == 4:
                "Cla-Min would no doubt be grateful for his diligence. The twins were lucky they had him on their side."
            else:
                "At least Cla-Min would be grateful for his intervention. If nothing else, keeping her happy might come in useful later on."
            $ all_actors['cla_min'].relation += 5
            return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:
    event('more_futa_fun', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', 'futaIntrigued == True',), depends=('alexia_become_like_xzaratl',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg23")



label more_futa_fun:

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show succubus 2 neutral at midright with dissolve

al "..."

hide alexia with moveoutleft

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with moveinright
show succubus 2 neutral at midright with moveinright

al " (Solansias grace)"

"Alexia forced down a curse. What was up with these people? Was stalking her some sort of castle approved past time? A way to wind down after another daylong orgy? Or was she some sort of bizarre attraction to them, like an animal in a cage?"
"It was already bad enough that Xzaratl kept harassing her and her husband all the time, but did her succubi now also wanted in on the fun?"
"It was not unlikely, though the scantily clad succubus had yet to approach her. For the last several minutes, she kept following her without a word, eyes glued to her backside. "

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia shot her a short glance, knowing the demon wasnt paying attention to anything above Alexias waistline. Long silver hair, outrageous bosom, curved horns She seemed familiar"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "(Ah!)"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"She saw her before! She was one of the succubi present when Xzaratl was showing her the joys of having a phallus. An event Alexia was still somewhat conflicted about..."

menu:
    "See what the succubus wants from her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump futa2sex
    "Shed rather not have her nether regions messed with again. Better to avoid her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Xzaratl didnt shy from using charms to get her way, and Alexia doubted her succubi were any different in that regard. Better to be safe than sorry."
        hide alexia with moveoutleft
        "Exploiting the castles twisting corridor, Alexia turned left suddenly, then bolted forward, quickly losing the succubus."
        show succubus 2 neutral at center with moveinleft
        succ2 "! ! !"
        succ2 "Aw, damn it! I got distracted by her ass!"
        scene black with fade
        show succubus 2 neutral behind black
        succ2 "Stupid, sexy rosarian redheads"
        return

label futa2sex:

"No point delaying the confrontation"

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

al "Can I help you?"

"She turned around, causing the demon to stop suddenly. Her gaze continued to linger on Alexias crotch for a moment, only to move up after several long seconds-"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Only to stop on her breasts."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

succ2 "Hello~!"
succ2 "Yes, you can! Thank you for asking!"
succ2 "Sorry, I wanted to say something earlier, but I ended up staring at your ass."
succ2 "My bad~!"

"Alexia narrowed her eyes at the perpetually smiling succubus, who had yet to find her face. She recalled Rowan saying most of them werent exactly the sharpest tools in the shed, but she was starting to feel it was something of an understatement."

succ2 "I mean, like, you are killing it in that skirt! It really brings out your legs~~~"
succ2 "And your tits are also really nice!"

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    al " Thank you?"
    al "(I guess?)"
    succ2 "Youre welcome~!"
else:

    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "She narrowed her eyes at the succubus. And to think the church always painted the demons as soul-sucking, terrifying abominations "
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    al "( But she has a point on the skirt. Maybe it is a bit too short)"

show succubus 2 neutral at center with moveinleft
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Is that all? Can I go now?"

succ2 "Oh no, no! I wanted to talk to you about something important!"

"The succubus perked up, finally looking Alexia in the eyes. The simple motion made her outrageously large breasts jiggle, her one-piece doing nothing to support them."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    "Knowing the demon wouldnt mind, this time it was Alexia who took the opportunity to ogle the demon a little bit. She took a quick peek at her open cleavage, admiring her breasts."
    menu:
        "Massive tits sure look nice":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 2)
        " Isnt this a little bit too much?":


            $ released_fix_rollback()
else:

    "Alexia looked away in disgust. Were there really men who liked these sort of obscene udders?"

succ2 "Its about Mistress Xzaratl~~~"
succ2 "You know she was suuuper excited about you and Master Rowan, right? "

if all_actors['alexia'].relation < 50 or alexiaSeparateRoom == True:
    succ2 "But recently, with you two acting all cold and distant with one another, shes been feeling a bit down."
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
    if all_actors['alexia'].relation > 50:
        "Alexia blinked, surprised. Just because theyve been sleeping in separate bedrooms didnt mean things were bad between her and Rowan?"
    succ2 "So I was thinking  hey, maybe I should help you out a little? Get you in the mood? You cant just keep your husband out of the marital bed!"
    succ2 "It attracts hungry succubi."
    succ2 "Like me!"
else:

    succ2 "I mean, not just her, we all did!"
    succ2 "The two of you are just so fun to have around! I just wish Xzaratl wasnt so possessive of Rowan, so I could take him for a spin myself~ "

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    al "Keep your hands off my husband, understood?"
else:

    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    al "You keep your hands away from my husband!"

succ2 "Ooooh, never heard this line before! Haha!"

al "..."

succ2 "Im joking, Im joking! Sorry~!"
succ2 "But for real, Im not interested in your husband. At least not at the moment."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

succ2 "Im here for you~!"

if all_actors['alexia'].relation > 50 or alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    succ2 "You and Rowan are the best pairing in this whole castle! We just love watching you two experiment!"
    succ2 "But there is still so much more to explore~."
    if rowanFutaAnal == True:
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        succ2 "And you know Rowan is aaaaaaaall up for it."
    succ2 "So here, let me help you~."
else:

    succ2 "You have to start paying more attention to your husband! How else will Xzaratl get her daily dose of threesomes?"
    succ2 "So here, let me help you~."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show succubus 2 neutral at midleft with moveoutleft

show bg14 with sshake

"Without any warning the succubus jumped forward, pressing her lips against Alexias. She pushed Alexias body back, turning her to the side and pressing the woman against the wall."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "Mmm-mm?"
    "Her lips were soft, and for some reason tasted like cherry~"
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "(Wait, what am I doing?!)"
else:

    show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "Mmmm!"

"She tried to push the demon away, but even though the woman was holding her with just one hand, Alexia couldnt budge the succubus at all."
"She grabbed her arm, gathering her strength-"

succ2 "Dont move~!"

show alexia 2 necklace aroused at edgeleft with dissolve

"Before she could react, Alexia felt the demon touch her between the legs, and suddenly experienced an overwhelming burst of heat and arousal."

al "A-ah?!"

"She recognized this feeling. She recognized this unforgivable rush of passion, of energy, -"
"- Virility."
"She looked down and watched, eyes agape, as a large, throbbing cock grew between legs, right under the succubus dancing fingers. It looked as if the woman was literally coaxing it straight out of her body, her mesmerizing fingers drawing Alexias newborn manhood into the succubus delicate hand."

if all_actors['alexia'].relation > 50 or alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    if rowanFutaSuck == True or rowanFutaAnal == True:
        succ2 "You two had so much fun with it last time So here~"
        succ2 "Enjoy!"
    else:

        succ2 "Im sure in time, youll be able to convince your hubby to play with your cock a little."
        succ2 "You just need the right Incentives to keep trying~"
else:

    succ2 "To know how to please your husbands cock, you have to spend some time with one yourself!"
    succ2 "So here, enjoy~~~"

"They still stood in the middle of the castle hallway, and the Succubus did not appear to intent on taking their little encounter anywhere private."
"She had yet to touch her again, her hand still hovering near her nether regions, but the demons hot breath tickled Alexias ear, her heavy perfume was starting to make her feel dizzy"

menu:
    "Push her away!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "(D-damn it! Like hell am I going to let you do as you please!)"
        "Driven by desperation, she tried to punch to the demon in the face- "
        show succubus 2 neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
        succ2 "Oooh, you got spunk girl!"
        al "S-stay away from me!"
        succ2 "Oh! Haha, yeah, sure!"
        succ2 "I mean, duh! Xzaratl would have my head if she knew I was playing with her favorite pet without her."
        succ2 "And not in the fun have my head between her legs kind of-"
        al "S-shut up you dumb a-airhead!"
    "...":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
        "She inhaled sharply, suddenly uncertain."
        "Was she really going to let her touch her here? Just Allow her to assault her in the middle of the corridor, then wank her off?"
        "A long time ago, this would have been inconceivable, but now With everything that was happening in the castle And with this foreign body between her legs, throbbing with need, a part of her wondered"
        "Did she really care if somebody found them?"
        succ2 "So eager already"
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
        show succubus 2 neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
        succ2 "Sorry! I really want to keep going, but Mistress Xzaratl would have my head if she caught me messing with you without inviting her to the party."
        al "Wha-?"
        succ2 "And not in the fun have my head between her legs kind of way."
        succ2 "At least I think not? I dont think thats really her style"
        succ2 "Maybe shed brainwash me into complete obedience? Shes always so cheery, I honestly dont know what she does when she gets mad "
        "The demon continued to babble on, but Alexia barely registered her anymore."

"How did she end up like this already? Attacked in the middle of the castle, now with dick between her legs, clearly visible to everyone who came across?"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

"Why did this keep happening to her?"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"But she couldnt just stand here like that. She needed to hide. She needed to get back to her room."

hide alexia with moveoutleft

"She bolted to the side, leaving the succubus behind her."

scene black with fade
show succubus 2 neutral behind black

succ2 "No need to say thank you~! Just doing Gods work!"

"  "
" "
""

if alexiaSeparateRoom == True:
    scene bg7 with fade
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with moveinleft
    show bg7 with sshake
    "She slammed the door behind her."
    "Somehow, some way, she was able to get back to her room without anyone noticing her."
else:

    scene bg9 with fade
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with moveinleft
    show bg9 with sshake
    "She slammed the door behind her."
    "Somehow, some way, she was able to get back to Rowans room without anyone noticing her."
    "Her husband wasnt around, probably preoccupied with whatever ridiculous task the twins recently burdened him with."

al "(Solansia save me When will this insanity end?)"

"With a tired sigh, she rested her back against the wooden door. How does she always end up in these situations?"
"None of the castle occupants, not even Andras, bothered here this much when she was first brought here. All of this only started to happen when Rowan also found himself enslaved by the twins."
"Was the knowledge he was somewhere in the castle, helpless to protect her, making this sweeter to them?"

al "(Goodness gracious)"

if all_actors['alexia'].relation < 25:
    "None of this would be happening if her husband didnt swear himself to the twins."
    "Or if she never married him."
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
    "The thought entered her mind like a treacherous snake, and Alexia regretted it instantly, feeling disgusted with herself."
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Things werent perfect between them, but she couldnt think like that. None of this was Rowans fault. She cant blame him for it. She cant."
    "She can't."

al "..."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

"Her cock twitched."

show alexia 2 necklace aroused at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Nn~!"

"For a moment she almost managed to forget about it - about the phallus between her legs - but the sudden pulse of desire brought her back to reality."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

"What was she supposed to do with it? She could feel it throb gently. She could hear its cries for attention, sense its demand to be plunged into something."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"But she would not see Rowan for some time, probably not until the evening."

if rowanFutaSuck == False or rowanFutaAnal == False:
    "And once she does, she doubted he would be willing to do something about it."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

"She breathed heavily, and rested her head. At least she could control herself, unlike what happened last time. If there was anything she could thank the succubus for, it was that she didnt put her in a masturbatory frenzy like Xzaratl did-"
"Her cock twitched again."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "O-oh!"
else:

    show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "Nn- stop doing that!"

"Not that she wasnt close to it anyway. She felt like Some sort of horny teenager"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"She knew spells like that were temporary, but despite that, she would likely be forced to endure her new cock for several hours "

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "(If thats the case Maybe it wouldnt hurt to inspect it a little?)"
    "For all the perversions she was witness to  or part of  in castle Bloodmeen, the futanari transformation was still one of the more bizarre ones. Tried as she might, she couldnt deny a part of her was curious about it."
    "She was curious how it worked, how it felt, what it could do"
else:

    al "(Why did I let Xzaratl cast that spell on me back then... And why did I talk to that succubus)"
    "She cursed her own curiosity, and her own recklessness. Again, she found herself in a difficult position because of them. This Thing between her legs, no matter how pleasant it might be to use, was not natural."
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
    "And yet Despite knowing that, she could not deny a part of her was still curious about it. And if she really was stuck with it"
    "Maybe it wouldnt hurt to at least inspect it?"
    ""

"She felt her cock twitch again."

$ futaLust = 0
$ futaEventTempted = False

$ futaInspect = False
$ futaInspectTip = False
$ futaLick = False
$ fingerCheck = False
$ futaBaseCheck = False
$ futaStroke = False
$ futaIgnore = False

$ inspectAvailable = True
$ checkAvailable = True
$ tipAvailable = True
$ fingersAvailable = True
$ futaLickAvailable = True
$ strokeAvailable = True
$ keepStrokeAvailable = True

label futaMenu:

menu:
    "Inspect it." if inspectAvailable == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if futaEventTempted == True:
            $ futaEventTempted = False

        scene cg284 with fade
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg284
        pause 3
        "With a glint of unhealthy fascination in them, her eyes turned to the futanari phallus between her legs."
        "It grew out from beneath her skirt, long and erect. It was noticeably bigger than even her husbands, making it unnaturally long."
        "Did succubi have no sense of realistic proportions? Would it be even possible for them to fit it in without the use of magic?"
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 50:
            " Would she be able to, if she tried? "
        else:
            "Wouldnt it hurt like hell? Or were they this elastic?"
        " But regardless, it was a cursed tool of cursed magic. Something impure. Wrong."
        "And yet, it also seemed to fit so well between her legs. Like it belonged there"
        $ futaLust += 1
        $ futaInspect = True
        $ inspectAvailable = False
        jump futaMenu


    "Check the base of it." if futaInspect == True and checkAvailable == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if futaEventTempted == True:
            $ futaEventTempted = False
        al "( How does it work?)"
        "Eyes still transfixed on the phallus, Alexia found herself moving her skirt back, her left hand reaching for the base of her new cock."
        "Her fingers brushed gently against the bottom of it, feeling it out. A pleasant tingle ran up her spine, one she tried to ignore. Hard and ready, it begged her to touch it further. To find some warm hole for it to fill."
        "Instead, her finger traveled further down."
        if futaLick == True:
            "She knew her futanari cock could produce cum  the lingering taste on her lips was proof enough. But where did it come from?"
        else:
            "She knew her futanari cock could produce cum  Xzaratl gave her a very graphic presentation on that. But where did it come from?"
        "How did it work?"
        if alexia_ice_shard and all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
            " She should investigate further. She couldnt rid herself of it, so why not use the opportunity to learn something new? There was still much she did not understand about magic."
            "Why discard the chance to expand her knowledge?"
            $ futaEventTempted = True
        $ futaLust += 1
        $ futaBaseCheck = True
        $ checkAvailable = False
        jump futaMenu


    "Inspect the tip." if futaInspect == True and tipAvailable == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if futaEventTempted == True:
            $ futaEventTempted = False
        "Her eyes ventured to the enlarged, red tip. Hesitatingly, she reached out to it, gently touching it with her right hand."
        "She hissed sharply. So sensitive! She never knew Or maybe it was just the magic of the demons that made it that way."
        scene cg285 with fade
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg285
        pause 3
        "She felt her fingers touch something wet and sticky. A few droplets of precum formed on the tip of her cock, which were now smeared across her hand."
        " She wondered how it smelled. Would it be just like normal cum, or"
        $ futaLust += 1
        $ futaInspectTip = True
        $ tipAvailable = False
        jump futaMenu

    "Check her fingers." if futaInspectTip == True and fingersAvailable == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if futaEventTempted == True:
            $ futaEventTempted = False
        "There was no harm in checking, right?"
        "Still unsure of herself, she jerked her hand up, bringing it up to her face. She rubbed her fingers together, smearing the white substance between them."
        "Thick and sticky. Just like her cock, unnaturally so. Everything about this futanari cock of hers was just so Overdone."
        "It was too large, the skin was too sensitive, the consistency of its cum reminded her of syrup, and the musky, heavy stench of it made her feel dizzy. And the taste of it"
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 50:
            $ futaLust += 1
            $ fingersAvailable = False
            jump futaFingerLick
        else:
            " How did it taste?"
            $ futaLust += 1
            $ fingersAvailable = False
            $ fingerCheck = True
            jump futaMenu

    "Lick your fingers." if fingerCheck == True and futaLickAvailable == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        label futaFingerLick:
        if futaEventTempted == True:
            $ futaEventTempted = False
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 50:
            "Without thinking, she plunged her fingers between her lips."
        else:
            "Slowly, she opened her mouth, and put her fingers between her lips. A tiny part of her kept screaming this wasnt right, but with every moment, it was growing less audible."
        al "(Salty)"
        "As if in a trance, she licked her fingers clean, savoring the rich taste of her own precum."
        if rowanFutaSuck == True:
            "So this was what Rowan tasted"
        else:
            "And to think Rowan didnt want to taste it himself"
        "It tasted amazing. She tasted amazing. Everything the demons made, was always so much more Intense than its normal counterpart."
        "It made it so easy to drown in it"
        "She forced herself to take her fingers out, and absentmindedly placed them around the head of her cock again. She knew she shouldnt, but she really wanted to explore more"
        $ futaLust += 1
        $ futaLickAvailable = False
        jump futaMenu

    "Stroke it." if futaBaseCheck == True and futaInspectTip == True and strokeAvailable == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if futaEventTempted == True:
            $ futaEventTempted = False
        "She moved her left hand up, along her cock, over the full length of it."
        al "A-ah!"
        "She couldnt suppress the obscene moan. It was just her own hand, yet it felt so good to wrap it around her shaft, to stroke her throbbing manhood"
        al "Aa-ah"
        if rowanFutaAnal == True:
            scene black with fade
            "And yet it paled in comparison to her husbands ass, to the tightness of it."
            show cg147 with fade
            "The picture of him  bent in front of her, taking her futa cock up his ass, Xzaratl fucking his face-"
            "She couldnt get it out of her mind. She couldnt rid herself of the memory of her husband squeezing down on her cock~"
            scene black with fade
            show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind black
            al "Nn-"

            scene cg285 with fade
            show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg285
            "A-aah! Ro-wan!"
            $ futaEventTempted = True
        else:
            "But this wasnt enough. She wanted to experiment more with it..."
        "She wanted She wanted something to plunge into"
        al "..."
        "She slowed down her moments. She really Shouldnt be indulging herself so much"
        $ futaStroke = True
        $ strokeAvailable = False
        $ futaLust += 1
        jump futaMenu

    "Keep stroking it!" if futaStroke == True and keepStrokeAvailable == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if futaEventTempted == True:
            $ futaEventTempted = False
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
            "She couldnt help it. She couldnt take her hands off it, nor could tear her eyes away. The more she explored her new dick, the less it felt like something foreign, and more like something that was a part of her."
            "A part of her that craved to be caressed, touched, sucked, used. And why should she not indulge it?"
        else:
            "It was dark magic. It was not natural. And despite that  despite that-"
            "She couldnt deny the urge rising within her any longer. She needed to satisfy this gnawing need, and she no longer cared whether it was right or wrong."
            al "(Solansia forgive me)"
        "She started to furiously move her hands up and down her shaft, stifling a moan as she felt a spike of pleasure spread across her body."
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
            "Her hips bucked forward, looking for something to plunge into. She couldnt help it. This cock  this amazing cock  just made her feel so damn aroused~"
        else:
            "Her hips bucked forward, looking for something to plunge into. She couldnt help it. This cock  this damned cock  just made her feel so damn aroused~"
        al "Nnn~~ aah, aaah! Aaah!"
        "But all she had was her small hands. Her small, feminine hands on her own massive, throbbing cock~"
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
            al "S-so good~"
        else:
            al "A-ah, why is it s-so good"
        "She couldnt control herself anymore, but she didnt care. Driven my primal lust she kept fucking her palm-"
        if rowanFutaSuck or rowanFutaAnal:
            "If only Rowan were here!"
        al "AAAAH!"
        "It hit her suddenly  an unexpected spike of ecstasy "
        "And with it, a stream of hot, white cum shot out, flying across the room, right on the room carpet. But she didnt even notice it. She threw her head back, arched her back, and focused on this sweet, divine feeling."
        al "Aaa-aaah-aaah-aaaAAaaaH!"
        "It didnt seem to end. A stream of constant convulsions, fueled by unnatural lust, draining her cock. Draining her. Draining her to fuel itself. More, and more, and more"
        scene black with fade
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind black
        "  "
        " "
        "..."
        al "A-amazing"
        if alexiaSeparateRoom == True:
            scene bg7 with fade
        else:
            scene bg9 with fade
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at center with dissolve
        "Part ashamed, part fascinated, Alexia looked upon the several lines of white fluid that now decorated the floor. There was so much of it It was almost unreal."
        "And yet, somehow, despite feeling tired, she didnt feel satisfied. The dick in her hands still throbbed, demanding further attention from her. Already, she was ready to go again."
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
            "She wanted to go again "
        else:
            "And a part of her - a part she desperately tried to deny existed - urged her to submit to this perverse pleasure. To go again, and again, and again, forget herself in the bliss of her cock..."
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 5)
        jump futaEndingChoice

    "Try to ignore it." if futaEventTempted == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
            al "..."
            if futaInspectTip == True or futaBaseCheck == True:
                al "(I still want to feel it some more)"
            elif futaInspect == True:
                al "(Just touching it a little wont hurt)"
            else:
                al "(Nothing wrong with looking it over..)"
            $ futaEventTempted = True
            $ futaIgnore = True
            jump futaMenu
        else:
            "She took a deep breath, and tried to think about something else than the thing between her legs. It was connected to her, yes. But it wasnt hers. This was a curse, not a blessing."
            "She just had to occupy herself with something, and it will go away in a few hours"
            $ futaIgnore = True
            jump futaMenu

    "Try to distract yourself." if futaIgnore == True and futaEventTempted == False and futaLust < 4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if alexiaSeparateRoom == True:
            scene bg7 with fade
        else:
            scene bg9 with fade
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        if futaInspectTip == False and futaBaseCheck == False:
            "Her mind set, she tore her hands away from the futanari phallus. With a determined expression, she headed for the shelf where she kept her cleaning supplies. She couldnt wander the castle, so at least shell clean the place up."
        else:
            "Her mind set, she pushed herself away from the door, and headed for the shelf where she kept her cleaning supplies. She couldnt wander the castle, so at least shell clean the place up."
        "Time and time again, it seemed like everyone around her conspired to make her do something she didnt want to, force her to become someone she wasnt."
        "And even though deep down, she couldnt deny her fascination with this thing between her legs, she refused to let her lust control her. She had to be strong."
        scene black with fade
        "For herself, and for Rowan."
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', -5)
        return






label futaEndingChoice:

menu:
    "Go again.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at center with dissolve
            "If it felt so good, then why should she deny herself?"
            "With a growing smile, she started to move her hands again"
        else:
            "Even though it felt wrong  it was wrong  lust triumphed over reasons. With a feverish expression, she started to move her hands again"
        scene black with fade
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind black
        al "Aaaah! Aaaah~!"
        "It didnt take her long to come, spraying the floor white again..."
        menu:
            "Go again.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                al "Aaaah! Nnn-Aaaah!"
                menu:
                    "Go again.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        al "Aaa-a-a-aah!"
                        menu:
                            "Go again.":
                                $ released_fix_rollback()
                                al "Aaah~! Amazing, why does it feel so-"
                                al "Go-oood!"
                                menu:
                                    "And again.":
                                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                                        "  "
                                        " "
                                        ""
                                        jump futaEpilogue
    "Once is enough. Restrain yourself.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
            "With a remorseful sigh, she let go of her new toy. It was a fun thing, and with every session with it, she was gaining new appreciation for it."
            "But she wasnt a succubus! She couldnt spend her entire day playing with it!"
        else:
            "With a tired sigh, she took her hands off her new present. She didnt want to, but she did."
            "It was a dangerous thing. It wasnt natural  she knew that. But every time she indulged herself with it, she felt her revulsion weaken. She couldnt let it control her. She couldnt let it turn her into something like Xzaratl was..."
        "She adjusted her skirt  not that it did her any good, given what was between her legs  and assessed the damage her little session had done to the room."
        "Some of her cum landed on the stone floor, but most of it ended on the rug in the center of the room. She eyed it dubiously."
        al "(I dont think Ill be able to wash that off)"
        "With her cock still hurting and demanding attention, cleaning the room would be a headache, but she had no choice."
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30 and (rowanFutaSuck == True or rowanFutaAnal == True):
            al "(Rowan will be mad I played without him Better to be rid of the evidence.) "
        else:
            al "(I dont think I want Rowan to know Ive been playing with myself)"
        "In the end, the spell ended before Rowan visited her later that day, and her husband was none the wiser of what transpired."
        return

label futaEpilogue:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Solansia save me, what difference does this make if the banner has spikes at the top of it or all around it"

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    ro "Alexia, sorry Im-"
    scene bg9 with fade
    show alexia necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with moveinleft
else:

    ro "Alexia, are you here?"
    show rowan necklace shock at edgeright with dissolve
    show alexia necklace neutral behind bg14
    al "J-j-just a moment!"
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "Her voice was strained, panicked. Without thinking twice, he barged into her room."
    scene bg7 with fade
    show alexia necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with moveinleft

"He found his wife on the floor, scrubbing the stone surface in her nightwear. She looked as surprised with him as he was with her."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    show alexia necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    al "Ah, dear, I apologize for startling you."
    al "One of Xzaratl succubi blessed me with a cock again, and I ended up playing with it the whole evening."
    al "I dont think the staff will be able to wash the rug clean I went a bit overboard there, ha ha."
    "She laughed in an embarrassed manner."
    "The whole room reeked of cum."
    if rowanFutaSuck or rowanFutaAnal:
        ro "Uh-huh."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "You shouldve sent someone for me. Looks like I missed all the fun."
        al "I apologize. I at first I didnt want anyone to see me with it, at later I got a little overwhelmed by it."
        al "Next time, dear?"
        ro "Next time."
        return
    else:
        if avatar.corruption > 50:
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            ro "You know I dont want that thing anywhere near me."
            al "Oh, I know. It was mostly for practice."
            "Alexia smiled suggestively, and made a stroking motion with her hand."
            ro "Mhm."
            scene black with fade
            "He rolled his eyes. Guess he could forgive her this one time"
            return
        else:
            show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
            ro "I- I see."
            "His wife still smiled at him, puzzled by his reaction."
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            "What was this place doing to her?"
            "(Solansia If you still care for us, then please, look after my wife)"
            scene black with fade
            show rowan necklace concerned behind black
            ro " Here, let me help you with it."
            $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
            return
else:

    show alexia necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    al "R-Rowan! I I"
    al "I-its not what it looks like!"
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "The whole room reeked of semen."
    if avatar.corruption > 70 and alexiaOffer == False:
        ro "What is the meaning of this Alexia. Were you fucking someone behind my back? "
        ro "Was it Andras?"
        ro "Tell me!!!"
        al "No, no! Id never!"
    al "T-there was this succubus and she, um, she used the futanari spell on me, just like Xzaratl did a while ago-"
    al "And I, I- I couldnt keep my hands off myself."
    "Her face was red with shame, and her eyes watered. She looked like she was on the verge of breaking down... "
    if avatar.corruption > 70:
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro " I see."
        "Clean up then. And get some scented candles for this place."
        scene black with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind black
        ro "This entire room reeks."
        return
    else:
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro " I see."
        if rowanFutaSuck or rowanFutaAnal:
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            ro "You shouldve sent someone for me. Looks like I missed all the fun."
            "A huge wave of relief washed over Alexia, and she relaxed visibly."
            show alexia necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            al "Im sorry. I was just so overwhelmed by this feeling I knew I shouldnt have, but it was hard to control myself! "
            ro "I understand. Lets play together next time?"
            scene black with fade
            show alexia necklace happy behind black
            al "Id love to."
        else:
            "A long silence followed. Neither knew what to say to the other."
            "Alexia knew her husband didnt approve of her cock. And Rowan knew she knew he didnt approve. And yet somehow, she ended up with one again, and clearly could not resist its allure."
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            ro "(Alexia What is this place doing to you?)"
            show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
            "Trying not to show his growing unease, he forced a pleasant smile on his face, and knelt beside her."
            scene black with fade
            show rowan necklace happy behind black
            show alexia necklace concerned behind black
            ro "Here let me help you clean up."
            al " Thank you."
            $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
            return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('snitches_get_stitches', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=30', 'all_actors["alexia"].relation > 60',), depends=('resistance_futile',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('village_argument', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=30', 'castle.villages > 1', 'society_type !="none"',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('bathing_andras', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=30', 'all_actors["alexia"].job_state.job != "none"', 'NTR == True', "castle.buildings['arena'].lvl >= 1",), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


label snitches_get_stitches:

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"Alexia crossed her arms over her chest, and looked over the documents that Rowan had placed on the table. Rowan furrowed his brow, wondering what might be going through her head."

al "Whats...What is all of this?"

"She kept her voice low. The danger to her was obvious."
"Rowan etched his hand over a map drawn with mediocre penmanship."

ro "Documents. Part of my job is to manage supplies and information for the army. They dont trust me with everything. But, they have to tell me all about supply, troop counts, and intelligence reports from field agents and spies that are directly important."
ro "Most of the documents are one of a kind. People might realize if they went missing."
ro "But, there's probably not a way to stop someone with direct access from copying their information."

"He slumped down on the bed next to her. Alexia folder her legs to the side to make room for him."

ro "There is only so much that I should ever keep. Any more wouldnt be feasible"
ro "...Or safe."

"Alexia stared at one of the pages on the table. It was a request form down to the merchants for helmets. Numbers, costs, materials. Rowan knew that in the hands of a Prothean general, this could help turn the tide of entire battles."

al "This is...I hadnt imagined that youd been doing such things. You know what the Twins would do to you if they discovered this stash. Your life is on this table, Rowan."
al "What do you intend to do with it?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "For the moment? What can I do?"

"He let his head sink slightly into his hands. Alexia was touching his shoulder, looking at him sympathetically."

ro "If I give this to the other side without knowing my role here and how I got into that position, all of it will go to waste. They need to trust it."
ro "I cant sneak it over to the other side without an ally who can get them to listen."
ro "I cant really blackmail them with it either. Not when they can turn either of us into a blood stain on a whim."
ro "So for the moment, Im just holding on to them. Someday, I might have an opportunity to use them as a weapon against them."

if avatar.corruption < 30:
    ro "...It can be my atonement..."
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Im going to make those bastards pay for everything theyve done."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia rubbed her hand on his shoulders softly. There was so much tension in them. They were used to carrying so much weight."

ro "I wanted you to know where I kept the stash of it, so that way in case something ever happens to me..."

al "Dont talk like that. I mean it. Dont. You never used to talk like that even when you were in the army."

"Rowan gave her a weak smile."

ro "The question then is how to store them in a way where theyd be safe. Jezera can probably see anywhere in the castle that she really wants using her dark magic. But, maybe if there is somewhere that she doesnt know abou-"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve

"The door swung open."
"Inside walked a balding servant carrying a tray of food. Rowans hair stood on end."

serv "Sir Rowan? Ive come to bring you-"

"He looked around the room. Then his eyes widened. He was looking right at the map on the table. Did he know?"

ro "Why didnt you knock?"

"The servant bowed his head, still eyeing the table. Rowan put a hand on the hilt of his sword."

serv "I apologize. My mistake. I will have the tea brought up at another time."

"The servant hurriedly returned to the hallway, and slammed the door shut with a thud."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"At once, both Rowan and Alexia exchanged a worried glance."

al "He saw the papers."

ro "I locked that door, didnt I? Did he know we were talking in secret?"

"The danger that had been a phantom spectre moments before was now tangible."

al "I think I know that man, though. I have contacts among the servants."

"Rowan rose from the bed and started tapping his feet. They would have to act fast. There was no telling how soon he could tell Jezera what he saw."

ro "He didnt get that good a look, so he probably wont be able to speak to her immediately. Probably. We have a chance to get to him first, just to make sure."
ro "He might even really have just wandered in accidentally."

"Alexia rose to her feet as well."

al "Im going to try to find out where hes working. We can meet back up in an hour."

"Rowan ducked down to the table and swept the documents into a nondescript sack. No good having someone see them while they were out."

al "I love you."

ro "Love you too."

hide alexia with moveoutright

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan paced the dark cell that he had chosen as the meet up point. Alexia was supposed to be down here at least five minutes ago. What was taking her so long?"
"Had the man already gone to Jezera? The thought created a pit in his stomach."
"That was when the door to the cell opened. Rowans muscles tensed."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"All of his idle speculation came to a stop. It was Alexia, and with her was the man who had entered the room the hour before. He was half quivering in his boots."
"For the first time, Rowan actually got a look at the man. He was perhaps in his 40s, with aging features that showed it. Most prominent was his pattern baldness, that left dark hair at his temples, but not the top of his head."
"There was a certain slobbishness to him. Even his outfit, while dignified by the other servants, was ever so slightly disheveled. Rowan could almost imagine how he got here. Probably a failed business venture, or a disgraced reputation in his former home."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"But, Rowan didnt want to imagine this mans story. Not at this moment."

serv "Im so sorry. Really. I am. I didnt mean to barge in like that. I wasnt thinking. I just went to check on you and the papers were right thereinsightandI-"

"Rowan crossed his arms and gave the man a dark glare."

ro "Calm down. Go back a step. You just walked in? The door wasnt locked?"

serv "Well, just opened the door and"

ro "The door was locked."

serv "I dont know. I dont know"
serv "Actually...when I was opening the door, my hand bumped into this little latch thing at the bottom of the handle frame. I thought that was kind of weird. Maybe that did it?"

al "A little latch?"

"Rowan put a hand to his chin. It was possible the man was telling the truth. It would be in character of Jezera to include some secret way to bypass the lock on the door. Though, it was far more likely he had a key and was just lying. Hed need to check the door later."

ro "Lets get right to the point."
ro "You said yourself that you saw documents. What did you see? Tell me everything that you remember."

serv "I...I...I"

ro "Relax. Just tell me."

serv "Look, I didnt mean to see anything. I just, looked around and I saw a map on the table. It looked like Rosaria. And it seemed odd, because why would you be talking to your wife about military matters like that."
serv "Then, when I walked in, you looked so defensive. And you were grabbing your sword. I didnt mean to see anything. I swear."
serv "I wont say a word about this to anyone. Not a word. Ill pretend like I never saw anything."
serv "Please. I dont want to get involved in fights among the big guys."
jont "My name is...My name is Jon. Jon Thusia. I dont want to be involved in anything."

"Rowan watched the display Jon was making with pitying eyes. He really did seem over his head."
"Though, the fact he was showing this much fear was slightly odd. Yes, there was the implicit threat of violence, but Rowan didnt have a reputation for violence against subordinates. Besides, he wasnt really a big guy. Not in Bloodmeen."

ro "Dont move at all."

"Rowan led Alexia into a corner far away from Jon, but where he was still in Rowans peripheral vision."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "This is really bad. He seems like a nobody."

"Alexia looked to the side and crossed her arms over her chest."

al "Then what do we do with him?"

"Rowan looked back over his shoulder."

ro "There is no way we can know for certain whether or not hes one of Jezeras spies. But, there really is a good chance that he is just unlucky."

al "And if he isnt?"

ro "I dont know. I dont."

"They stood in silence for a moment. The answer in this situation was obvious, but there was a barrier, born from years of life, standing in the way."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > avatar.corruption:
    "Alexia broke it first."
    al "If we did have to do something about it, would it be hard to cover it up?"
    "Rowan shook his head."
    ro "I was thinking about it while waiting for you. The caverns beneath the castle are really large. Huge segments of it are unused. If we left a body there no one would find it."
    ro "I doubt anyone would make too big a stink about his disappearance. Even if hes one of Jezeras informants, hes a nobody. She has tons of informants and the castle has tons of servants. Probably no one would care."
    ro "...No one would care at all"
else:

    "Rowan broke it first."
    ro "I was thinking about how wed do it if we needed to while waiting for you. The caverns beneath the castle are really large. Huge segments of it are unused. If we left a body there no one would find it."
    ro "I doubt anyone would make too big a stink about his disappearance. Even if hes one of Jezeras informants, hes a nobody. She has tons of informants and the castle has tons of servants. Probably no one would care."
    al "Thats kind of sad when you think about it."
    ro "Yeah. Yeah it is."

"They both took a moment to clear their throats."

al "What do you want to do, Rowan? I trust you. Its your decision to make, either way."

menu:
    "Kill Jon.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan sighed inwardly and closed his eyes."
        ro "During the war, it wasnt just orcs I killed. There were humans too. Those who took to the dark banner."
        ro "I dont know this mans story. But, he is a servant of the Twins. We dont have the power to compel his silence if he wanted to talk to them. There is only one choice we can make here."
        if avatar.corruption < 30:
            ro "No matter how unpleasant a choice it is."
        "Alexia didnt say anything for a short period of time. When she spoke again, it was with resignation."
        al "We have to do what we have to do."
        hide alexia with dissolve
        "Alexia turned her back away from Jon. She was not used to watching people die."
        "Jon shook slightly as Rowan approached. The conversation in the corner had no doubt lasted for an uncomfortable period of time. "
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "There were no further words that passed. No warning Jon was given. In one swift motion, Rowan shoved his sword through Jons heart."
        show bg8 with redflash
        jont "Ack!"
        if avatar.corruption < 30:
            ro "I'm sorry."
        "Jon slumped over immediately. Stabbing some parts of the body cause a slow, drawn out death, and others kill a man fast. Rowan had made it quick."
        "When it was done, he stood over the crumpled form, sword and outfit stained with blood. Alexia turned around to see it, putting her hands on her face."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
        al "...Solansia"
        "Rowan looked down at the body. He knew was going to be a long night carrying it down into the depths. "
        ro "This wont be the last time, you know. Our enemies own this castle. They own us. Were probably going to need to kill again. We need to be ready for it."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        "Her face went slightly white, her eyes glued on the corpse."
        al "Ill..Ill try."
        "After that, Alexia went back up to their room, leaving Rowan with his grisly work. He had been correct in his assessment. It was a long night. Jons face was frozen in his final look of terror the entire time."
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        return
    "Spare Jon.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan sighed inwardly. Hed seen all the dangers that lay ahead in his nightmares. It wasnt that he didnt understand the situation"
        ro "No. I dont think we should do it."
        ro "I know. Killing him by far the safer thing to do. But, when I considered it, there was just one fact that I couldnt put aside."
        al "What was it?"
        ro "Killing him was what Jezera would do. Its what she would want us to do. If we give in and kill him, then she still wins."
        ro "I dont think shed kill us over the maps even if she found out. Its not worth the risk of killing an innocent man over."
        if avatar.corruption > 30:
            "Even as he said that out loud, a small voice in the back of his head still chided his naivety. He knew this was stupid. He knew it was sentimental. Everything hed learned here had taught him that."
        "Alexia glanced back at Jon. She still looked doubtful."
        al "I...Im afraid to risk it."
        ro "I know"
        al "But, if you think thats right, then Im sure this is the right decision."
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
            "There was a strange look in her eyes even as she said that. Rowan felt a small chill down his spine. She was lying. She was judging him this very second."
        "Rowan returned to Jon and laid out the rules. This conversation had not happened. Walking in on the room had not happened. If word reached them that Jon was talking, he would have to answer to Rowan directly."
        "Jon certainly seemed scared by the prospect. He enthusiastically agreed to keep his mouth shut, and scurried off the moment Rowan gave him leave to go."
        "Rowan hoped it worked"
        $ sabotage_route -= 1
        $ overlord_route -= 1
        return





label village_argument:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "And what is this about?"

os "Humi greedy! Wants wat not his!"

merc "Lord Rowan, with all due respect for my brother in arms here, his words are, to put it mildly, a gross misrepresentation of the truth. I have merely come to explain- "

os "GREEDY LITTLE PIG!"

merc "- that I believe there would be tangible benefits to leaving Cheshire Burrows in my care, as I have-"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

os "MY VILLAGE!"

merc "-several valuable-"

os "NOT YOUS!"

merc "Oh can you SHUT UP FOR ONE-!"

ro "ENOUGH!"

if avatar.corruption > 50:
    ro "Both of you, stay your tongue or Ill have them cut, cooked and served to the dogs."
    ro "Explain the situation, one at a time."
else:

    ro "Both of you, be quiet, and explain the situation. Wait your turn, and let the other speak in peace."

scene bg6 with fade

"The problem they approached him about, once explained in full, proved to be a simple one."
"The man before him, one of the many human mercenaries the twins employed as auxiliary forces to the orc army, was previously a Rosarian peasant, who just so happened to be born in Cheshire Burrows, one of the villages Rowan had conquered in Rosaria."
"As the man was native to the place and knew the people living there, he wanted to oversee the area. He argued the place would be better off if left in his care, and that it wasnt right to have orcs, who had no concept of agriculture and werent even native to the area, overseeing human settlements."
"Though Rowan doubted the man in front of him had any farming experience himself. After the war, there was no small number of farmlands that lost their owners to the demons, and village elders often gave local land away for free."
"The people who ended up serving the twins never had any interest in a tending to the fields to begin with."
"The orcs argument, on the other hand, was thus: He was on the vanguard of their force when they took Cheshire Burrows and by right of conquest the place was his to rule. Or at least oversee it in the Twins name."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"And now it fell to Rowan to decide who he wanted to have on the ground in Cheshire Burrows."

menu:
    "Orc support is crucial to the war effort. Let him keep the land.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
        show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "Rosarian settlements are our primary source of income. I need them subjugated, and orc presence prevents the peasants from getting any stupid ideas."
        "He nodded at the orc, giving him his blessing in all of this."
        ro "Keep them pacified-"
        os "Uh?"
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro " Keep them afraid."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "But dont forget about the grain and the gold. We need the weekly supplies to keep coming. Am I clear on this?"
        "The orc nodded his head enthusiastically, his mouth widening in a grotesque parody of a triumphant smile as he regarded the human mercenary next to him."
        "The man in question was, predictably less than pleased by this development."
        ro "Is there something you wish to add?"
        if society_type == "might":
            "The mercenary hesitated, then bowed graciously, knowing fully well it was unwise to make an enemy out of Rowan."
            merc "No, Lord Rowan. I only ask that you not forget there are people who contribute to the war effort in ways other than standing on the front lines."
            ro "I assure you I am well aware of that. Anything else?"
            merc "No, Lord Rowan."
        else:
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            merc " Yes, if I may."
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            merc "Lord Rowan, I must ask: Is this a temporary solution or should we presume Cheshire Burrows is therefore granted to the orcs?"
            merc "When Empress Jezera named you a Lord and granted noble titles to some of the other people in the castle, many of us were hoping this would mean that our commitment to the cause would soon be rewarded as well."
            merc "But I see the orcs take priority."
            "There was a not so subtle note of resentment in his voice, and Rowan knew all too well how easily it could turn into widespread dissent."
            ro "(I cant deal with this right now. Last thing I need is people banging at my doors, demanding titles and fiefs.)"
            if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                ro "I assure you your continuous service is much appreciated by both the twins and myself."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                ro "Consider this a temporary solution, as there is simply no point in counting chicken before theyre hatched. We cannot guarantee any of the currently subjugated villages will remain in our hands in the years to come."
                ro "For now, the focus is on keeping order and gathering resources. We will split the territory later."
                ro "You will all get what you deserve  when the time is right."
                merc " That is all we ask for, Lord Rowan."
                "The man didnt appear all that convinced, but his concerns were adequately alleviated, for the time being."
            else:
                show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                ro "Do you honestly intend to waste my time with childish accusations of favoritism?"
                ro "Or are you just disappointed you would not be getting your slice of the pie as quickly as you had been expecting?"
                merc "Lord Rowan, I-"
                ro "Do not interrupt me."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                ro "You will all get what you deserve, when the time is right. In the meantime, stop being so greedy, and cooperate."
                ro "Am I being clear here?"
                merc "Of course, Lord Rowan. My apologies for speaking out of place."
                "His voice was stiff, and for a moment, Rowan wondered if it wouldnt be better to make an example out of him."
                "But he couldnt be chasing after every single display of dissent. He memorized his face and made a mental note to deal with him quickly if he ever causes problems again."
                $ castle.morale -= 5
            ro "Then the matter is settled. You are dismissed."
            $ castle.morale += 10
            return
    "Cheshire Burrows will be better off with a human supervisor.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
        show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "Every gold coin and every sheaf of grain is important to us. I need the villages as productive as possible."
        "He nodded at the human, given him his blessing in all of this."
        ro "You will oversee Cheshire Burrows from now on. If I hear of any problems there, you know what will happen."
        "The mercenary bowed deeply, praising Rowans wisdom. The orc, on the other hand, was less than pleased with this development."
        if society_type == "might":
            os "Dis wos not wat masta Andras promised! "
            os "We took da village! It should be ous!"
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            os "Might makes right!"
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
            "Rowan suppressed a sigh, silently cursing Andras for the grandeur speech he made on the whole thing a while ago. It really didnt explain all that well what they were going for."
            "Meritocracy meant rule of the most competent, not the strongest Not that orcs ever saw value in skills concerning matters other than warfare."
            if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                ro "(I dont have time for this)"
                "The orcs only really understood one language  the language of power. So he rose from his throne, and took a step towards the impertinent soldier."
                show rowan necklace angry at center with moveinright
                ro "Might makes right indeed."
                ro "And Im saying this land does not belong to you."
                ro "Do you wish to contest this decision?"
                os ".. No, masta Rowan."
                show rowan necklace happy at midleft with moveoutleft
                ro "Good."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            else:
                show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                ro "Ignoring for a moment that I really dont have to explain myself to you people, shut up and listen."
                ro "Might makes right does not mean rule of the strongest, but the most competent. And in this case, this man is better qualified for the job."
                ro "Have I made myself clear?"
                "The orc was hardly happy with this resolution, but it didnt matter. They would fall in line. They always did."
                $ castle.morale -= 5
        else:
            "He grumbled something under his breath about human favoritism, but didnt dare to meet Rowans eyes. Ever since Jezera named Rowan Lord, many of them quickly realized where their place was in the new pecking order."
        ro "Then the matter is settled. You are dismissed."
        $ castle.morale -= 5
        $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(25) + 25)/100.0 ))
        return

    "Cla-Mins clan needs some fiefs." if society_type == "feudalism":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
        show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "Neither of you deserve these lands."
        ro "I will assign a goblin supervisor to the Cheshire Burrows. Someone who actually handles supply and administrative matters, rather than a solder with no stewardship experience."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "The orc gawked at him in surprise, his expression slowly turning that into absolute fury. But one angry glance from Rowan was enough to have him back down. Ever since Jezera named him and Cla-Min nobles, many of them were quick to realize their place in the new pecking order."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "The human, on the other hand, would not be dissuaded so easily."
        merc "Lord Rowan, would you reconsider? When Empress Jezera declared a new order on Solanse, we thought this would mean adequate rewards for everyone  especially us. Many of us took a massive risk by betraying our nations and joining the twins."
        merc "The pay and the slaves are all nice, but when you and Lady Cla-Min are rewarded with noble titles It seems to us like were getting the short end of the stick here."
        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            ro "(What a load of crap)"
            ro "Do not worry, you will get your just reward  in due time."
            ro "But for the time being, our resources are sparse, and enemies plenty. Youre warriors, and I need you on the field. Both of you."
            ro "But I guarantee you, when the time is right, you will not regret having joined us."
            merc " If you say so, Lord Rowan."
            "The man was not convinced, but this reassurance was all he would get. Rowan couldnt bend to petty complaints. Doing so would cascade into an avalanche of pretensions hed never dig himself out of."
        else:
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            ro "What a load of crap."
            merc " Lord Rowan?"
            ro "All of you are renegades to your home nations. Dont pretend pledging yourself to castle Bloodmeen was some heroic self-sacrifice on your part."
            ro "You will get your just reward  when the time is right. And no sooner."
            ro "Now, need I tell what will happen if I hear you spreading dissent again?"
            merc "I-"
            merc "No, Lord Rowan. And please, forgive me from speaking out of place."
            ro "I will. This one time."
            $ castle.morale -= 5
        hide orc soldier with moveoutright
        "With the mercenary dealt with, his ruling would soon become law. He only needed to inform Cla-Min to select one of her more sensible offsprings to head for Cheshire Burrows. She will certainly be happy with his decision."
        "Even if the orcs werent."
        $ castle.morale -= 7.5
        $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(50) + 50)/100.0 ))
        $ change_relation('cla_min', 10)
        return

    "Let them fight." if society_type == "might":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
        show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "A simple problem, I suppose. And the solution to it is also simple."
        ro "You."
        merc "Yes, Lord Rowan?"
        ro "You claim to be more competent, and that you will be able to take better care of Cheshire Burrows. Are you willing to back your words with steel?"
        "The man hesitated for a moment, then nodded his head. Rowan never had a high opinion of the mercenaries under their employment, but they certainly were not afraid to fight for what they thought belonged to them."
        ro "Well then, get to it. I dont have all day."
        hide orc soldier with moveoutright
        "Rowan pointed to two columns on the opposite sides the throne room, ordering the men to prepare themselves. Both came armed. Perhaps they anticipated things would turn out this way. This was the order of things in castle Bloodmeen, after all."
        "Might makes right."
        "They took their respective position and brandished their weapons. The mercenary wielded a short sword and a round wooden shield, and dressed in light, leather armor. The orc was similarly clad, but carried a massive, two handed axe in his hands."
        ro "Begin!"

        if castle.morale > 60:
            "The ensuing battle was a quick one. The orc charged the Human mercenary, swinging his axe in a vertical arc. A predictable attack, and the mercenary had no trouble dodging it."
            "Or the next one. And the one after that. And, to give him credit, the several that followed next."
            "But the orc warrior was relentless, fighting with ferocity Rowan was well used by now. It did not take long for the man to tire himself, and then  for him to start making mistakes."
            show bg6 with sshake
            merc "Aaaarg!"
            "The tip of the orcs axe brushed against his arm and the man stumbled."
            show bg6 with redflash
            "Then his head flew across the room, separated from his body. He didnt even get to scream in horror again."
            show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
            ro "This settles things then."
            ro "Make sure Cheshire Burrows meets the weekly quota. Understood?"
            os "Yes, Masta Rowan."
            $ castle.morale += 10
            return
        else:
            "The ensuing battle ended up dragging on, much to Rowans annoyance."
            "The orc charged the Human mercenary, swinging his axe in a vertical arc. A predictable attack, and the mercenary had no trouble dodging it. Or the one that came after. And the one after that one."
            merc "Is this your best shot? I knew nuns who used the hoe better than you are swinging that axe!"
            os "SHUT UP!"
            "Infuriated by the mans words and his inability to hit him, the orc quickly lost patience. He started to swing his axe more erratically, with far too much force than necessary."
            "The man was tiring him out, waiting for the orc to make a mistake. If he was not blinded by fury, then perhaps the green warrior would figure out what was happening. Or perhaps not."
            "Regardless, several minutes later, the orc finally exposed himself, and the mercenary quickly pushed his sword into his heart, killing him on the spot. A rather anticlimactic ending, but one Rowan welcomed with open arms. He had other responsibilities to attend to."
            ro "Well, that settles it."
            ro "Cheshire Burrows is now yours to oversee. Keep in mind, your payment will be determined on how it performs."
            merc "You will not be disappointed in me, Master Rowan."
            ro "Pray I am not."
            $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(25) + 25)/100.0 ))
            return





label bathing_andras:

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras happy behind bg14

al "(How troublesome)"

if all_actors['alexia'].job_state.job == 'maid':
    "Her shift was already over, but before she could head back to her room, one of the head maids caught her, and asked for a small favor."
    "Jezera suddenly decided she wants an impromptu party on the morrow, they needed more maids working the kitchen. Alexia would take the early shift in the morning, but before that, she had to call back some of the maids currently cleaning the arena. "

elif all_actors['alexia'].job_state.job == 'research_assistant':
    "Her shift was already over, but before she could head back to her room, one of Cliohnas apprentices asked her to go to the arena to remind a colleague of theirs that as much as they all loved sweaty, muscular, half-naked orcs-"
    "-a turn of phrase Alexia found oddly specific, especially coming from a scrawny bespectacled teenager-"
    "-somebody had to transcript the Ancient Theurgs and why they failed, before the old tome turns to dust and that it fell to him, as he was the one who drew the short stick last week."

elif all_actors['alexia'].job_state.job == 'barmaid':
    "Her shift was already over, but as a messenger from the castle informed Indarah, the arena was all out of wine, and something had to be done about it."
    "Usually, it would be up to Cla-Min to provide the necessary supplies, with the industrious goblin apparently being busy elsewhere, it fell to the tavern mistress to share some of their stock, and for Alexia to make the delivery."

elif all_actors['alexia'].job_state.job == 'breeding':
    "Her shift was already over, but Draith wanted her to make a short trip to the Arena before she could retire for the evening."
    "He wanted her to ask its master if the Arena could accommodate a particularly nasty creature he read about a few days ago, which apparently was capable of easily traversing even oil covered walls."
    "The overseers response was, quote: Well need more spikes, unquote."
    "If Rowan was around, hed probably lambast them for trying to solve all their logistic problems with spikes. Alexia, on the other hand, chose to keep her mouth shut. She didnt approve of the place anyway."
else:

    "Her shift was already over, but before she could head home, Greyhide politely asked her to do one last thing for him that day  deliver some swords to the castle gladiators, and tell tomorrow what their opinion on them was."
    "Apparently, they didnt have enough spikes."
    al "(Go figure)"


"Her task now finished, she was free to rest for the evening."
"But as she went out of the arena inner chambers, and passed the stairs that led to the audience lodge, she heard sounds of battle, and with it, a very familiar voice."

an "Hahaha, is that all you got, you sissies?! Hit me with all you got!!!"

"Looked like Andras was having fun"

menu:
    "Check whats going on.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass
    "Avoid him like the plague that he is.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        hide alexia with moveoutleft
        "Alexia paid no attention to the demon, and continued on her way, Andras' shouting accompanying her for some distance."
        scene black with fade
        show andras smirk behind black
        an "Come on, keep trying! You have to draw blood on me"
        return

"Checking on the twins activities was one of the primary ways she could be of assistance to Rowan. After a brief consideration, she headed up the stairs, to see what the red demon was up to."

hide alexia with moveoutleft

scene bg28 with fade
show andras happy at center with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show wild orc neutral at edgeright with dissolve

an "Come on, keep trying! You have yet to draw blood on me, chief Razzak!"

"Surrounded by orcs on all side, Andras spread his arms open, inviting them to attack him."
"Alexia wasnt exactly familiar with the forces that made the twins army, but the blue tattoos on their backs  some odd bird creature, of sorts? - were unknown to her, and the poor quality of their equipment hinted they were fresh recruits."

an "Or should I call you chief Chickensquawk?"

show andras angry at center with dissolve

if society_type == "feudalism":
    an "I think the name will be quite fitting, once I feed you your own testicles for thinking you can demand that I-"
    an "EMPEROR OF CASTLE BLOODMEEN AND THE RIGHTFUL HEIR TO THE DEMON LORD KARNAS!"
    an "-should prove myself to YOU. "
else:

    an "I think the name will be quite fitting, once I feed you your own testicles for thinking you can demand that I should prove myself to YOU."

show andras happy at center with dissolve

"The orcs growled in fury, though even at a distance, Alexia could see their confidence crumble. At least one orc was checking the blade of his axe in disbelief, shaking it angrily. Was it not able to harm the half-demon?"

wo "You no demon boss. Who you fatha was means nuthin"

"The chief tried to keep the morale of his men up, but what little he gained with that speech, Andras erased in an instant. He let out a roaring laugh, that carried across the arena."

an "Oh, you poor fool. Who my father was means everything."
an "For example, it allows me to do THIS!"

show bg28 with sshake
show bg28 with redflash
show alexia 2 necklace shocked behind bg28

al "! ! !"

show bg28 with redflash

"She barely saw him move. One moment he was standing at the center of the arena. Another, he was right in front of the orc warchief, his hand buried deep into the orcs chest."

an "Im glad to know your heart beats for our cause."

"With a single motion, he tore his hand out-"

show bg28 with redflash

"Holding the orcs heart in it."

an "And that you are willing to give up so much for us."

"Nobody dared to move. For a brief moment, the orc chieftain stared at his still beating heart, until reality caught up to him."
"He fell to the ground, dead."

hide wild orc with redflash

an "WHO DO YOU SERVE!"

orcs "ANDRAS! ANDRAS! ANDRAS! ANDRAS! ANDRAS!"

"Alexia watched as Andras raised the chieftains heart high, proof of his profess. The dozen orcs that made the now fallen tribe already forgot about their old leader, and now chanted the demons name in fervor."

al "(How quickly they accepted him)"
al "! ! !"

show bg28 with redflash

"Unexpectedly, Andras crushed the heart in his hand, showering himself and the surrounding orcs in blood. Alexia felt a wave of nausea take her, while the orcs  only screamed louder in ecstasy"

scene bg29 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at center with dissolve

al "(Disgusting) "

show andras smirk behind bg29

an "Have you enjoyed the show, Alexia?"

hide andras
show andras happy at edgeright with moveinright
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"She saw his hands gripping the edge in front of her. Easily seizing the arena wall, Andras pulled himself up in front of her."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with moveoutleft

"He smelled of blood. She could see it  just barely  on the ferocious red of his skin."

an "So?"

al "It was a bit Graphic?"

an "Hah! Women and their delicate sensibilities"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show andras happy at midright with moveinright

"He took a step forward. Instinctively she backed away from him, and immediately she realized it was something she should never have done."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

an "Really, Alexia? A little bit of blood and gore and youre already fainting? No That wont do."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Fainting? I feel fine, its just-"

an "No, no, you obviously arent. And you have my apologies for that!"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

"He spread his arms wide again, presenting himself in all his bloodied glory to the woman."

show andras smirk at center with moveinright

an "Youre our esteemed guest! I should present myself properly."

show andras smirk at midleft with moveinright

an "After all, I wouldnt want anyone to feel uncomfortable in my company."
an "Come, help me make myself presentable to everyone."

"He pointed with his head to the side, the devious smirk never leaving his lips. Racking her brain, Alexia tried to unravel the meaning behind his words."
"Finally, she realized he was pointing in the direction of the castle baths. Had to make himself presentable"

$ bath_refuse = 0

menu:
    "Follow him into the baths. His request is innocent enough.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        show andras happy at midleft with dissolve
        $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 1)
        al " If you need my help cleaning yourself, then I suppose I can be of assistance."
        an "Of course."
        scene black with fade
        show andras happy behind black
        an "You know I would never ask you to do anything you wouldnt want to"
        jump bathTime
    "Hes scheming something. Try to make up an excuse.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ bath_refuse += 1
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "Lord Andras, I remain at your disposal, but it is getting late, and I-"
        show andras displeased at midleft with dissolve
        an "Alexia."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
        show andras happy at midleft with dissolve
        an "Im in a good mood."
        show andras angry at midleft with dissolve
        an "You do not want to ruin it."
        menu:
            "Reluctantly agree.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
                show andras happy at midleft with dissolve
                al " I guess I can spare an hour."
                an "Excellent."
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
                show andras happy at edgeleft with moveoutleft
                an "Now follow me! And smile, we just gained a new tribe of orcs!"
                scene black with fade
                show andras happy behind black
                an "Arent you happy to be a part of all of this?"
                jump bathTime
            "Refuse.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
                show andras happy at midleft with dissolve
                al " No, I do not."
                show andras angry at midleft with dissolve
                al "But neither do I want to neglect my castle responsibilities, and tomorrow I have a long day ahead of me."
                al "Im afraid I will have to ask to be exempt from bath duty, so I can focus on what Rowan, my husband and your faithful servant, asked me to do."
                "The joyous atmosphere that filled the arena a minute ago was now nowhere to be found. She watched, sweating, as Andras performed his usual emotional journey at being denied."
                "First, utter disbelief. Then, furious anger. And finally  cold hatred."
                an "Very well, continue on then."
                an "But you would be wise to reevaluate your priorities in the future."
                an "Or else Ill find a way to remind you of them myself."
                "The unsubtle threat was left unspoken, but despite the rising panic, she held firm."
                if alexiaOffer == True:
                    "Perhaps it was foolish of her to make a stand here, after her husband openly said they will have to do some unsavory things to survive, but she couldnt just let Andras do whatever he wanted with her."
                    "She had to take a stand somewhere."
                else:
                    "She couldnt allow Andras to do as he pleased with her. She had to take a stand somewhere. Anywhere."
                al "I will keep that in mind, Lord Andras. And now, if you excuse me, I bid you farewell."
                hide alexia with moveoutleft
                "Feeling his eyes drilling a hole in her skull, she bowed before her tormentor and quickly left the lodge."
                $ andrasPunishmentCounter += 2
                return

label bathTime:


scene black with fade

"The castle baths ran underneath the castle, fueled by underground hot waters. From what Alexia learned from the castle gossip, they were built by some early Demon Lord, to accommodate for his taste in nymphs and mermaids."
"The baths themselves had one single, massive pool in the middle of it, usually used by the servants, and a series of smaller chambers, with smaller baths in them, often referred to as fuck rooms, for obvious reasons."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras happy at center with dissolve

an "You there! Prepare a chamber for us, and get the water ready."

"Two servants quickly hurried to get one of those ready. The fact that for all his earlier monologuing about Alexia helping him bathe, it was not her he sent to do this, was already raising red flags."

al "The main hall would be quicker."

an "Im in no hurry."

al "Are you sure you dont want to use your usual servants?"

show andras displeased at center with dissolve

an "And where would be fun in that?"

show andras happy at center with dissolve

if alexiaAndrasSex > 0:
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    an "You should understand by now, that trying new things can be Exhilarating."
else:

    an "Its good to try something new every once in a while."
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    al "{b}Someone{/b} new."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
hide andras with moveoutright
hide alexia with moveoutright

"Luckily for her, the servants didnt want to be a target of Andras wrath either and they quickly completed their preparations. The red demon went in first, then urged her to follow."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras happy at midright with dissolve

"Their room was fairly simple one. A large bathtub was built into the floor on the center of it. It was slightly elevated, with two sets of stone circles surrounding it, doubling as short stairs."
"A nearby shelf held all the required soaps, sponges and herbs, everything anybody might need for a pleasant bathing experience. Nearby walls were decorated with faded frescos of various sea creatures, some in very obscene poses."
"Never one to be abashed by Alexias company  or anyones as far as she was concerned - Andras wasted no time discarding his loincloth."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "She found herself quickly stealing a glance at what was between his legs. Even when not erect, his massive cock intimidated her with its length. To think she found a man even larger than her husband-"
    "Her thoughts started going in a weird direction. She lambasted herself for such lack of self-control and looked away."
    al "(Damn it Alexia Get your head out of the gutter.)"
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
else:

    "She turned her head away. As always, Andras had no sense of propriety."

"From the corner of her eye, she saw him crack his neck, then slowly flex his impressive muscles. An obvious show, no doubt for her to feast her eyes."

hide andras with moveoutright

"She said nothing of it, and after a moment, much to her relief, she noticed him lowering himself into the bath."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with dissolve

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
    "Quickly, she grabbed the prepared bucket of hot water, as well as one of the sponges, and hurried to her captor."
else:

    "His back was now turned to her, open and defenseless. She looked over the nearby shelves foolishly hoping to find a dagger, or perhaps something sharp, a spike maybe"
    "She knew she would not dare to raise a hand against him, and yet she could not stop herself from indulging in this little act of mental rebellion. A part of her still longed for an opportunity to bite back against her tormentors, no matter the consequences."
    "But the shelves hid nothing of any use. No weapon, nor metal tool. Stifling a frustrated sigh, she grabbed the prepared bucket of hot water, as well as one of the sponges, and hurried to the red demon."

hide alexia with moveoutright


scene black with fade

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5 or all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    "Slowly, she started washing his body of all the blood, dirt and sweat."
    "The servants from earlier filled the bath with relaxing herbs, and thanks to them, the chamber was now filled with a pleasant, calming scent. The thick walls separated them both from the usual insanity of castle Bloodmeen, drowning out the shouts of orcs and screams of prisoners."
    "Despite herself, she found herself relaxing a little, slowly moving her hand across his body. The sponge in her fingers slowly traversed across his skin, cleaning his tattooed, powerful torso."
    "Her eyes fell to the odd markings that covered his whole upper body. What did they mean?"
    if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5 and all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
        "She trailed a single finger across the dark lines, unable to contain her fascination with them. She marveled at the intricate, seemingly chaotic lines."
        " And she marveled at the rock-hard muscles she felt beneath her fingers, though that she dared not to admit, even to herself."
    else:
        "But she dared not to touch his skin, nor to ask about them."
else:

    "Slowly, she washed his body of all the blood, dirt and sweat, being extra careful to do it as mechanically as possible."
    "Between the heavy, pleasant air in the room, and the silence that accompanied them, it would be easy to relax, to drop her guard. But she could not forget who she had before her eyes. What this man was responsible for."


scene black with fade
show andras happy behind black

an "This would be a lot easier if you entered the bath with me."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5 or all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind black
    al "A-ah"
    al " I I dont think thats how baths work, Lord Andras."
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind black
else:

    show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind black
    al "I dont think thats how baths work, Lord Andras."
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind black

if bath_refuse > 0:
    "He showed his teeth in a predatory smile, this time more amused than angered by her defiance."
else:

    "He showed his teeth in a predatory smile, amused by her defiance. "

an "Then at least take off your dress. Itll get dirty otherwise."

al "I need to have it washed anyway. Its been a long day."

an "Ah yes, youve been busy with work. I understand. I understand all too well!"

"He raised his voice, magnanimously forgiving her."
"He was being far too understanding now. It wasnt like him not to pressure her. "

an "Conquering the world is hard work. All the pillaging, and murdering"

"-His fingers briefly brushed against her cheek-"

an "-And raping"

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 30:
    al "(Disgusting)"

an "Occupies me and my orcs heavily. But I am lucky today."
an "I feared I would have to take a break, wait for our forces to replenish. Lost some of my orcs a week ago, and it takes time to attract new ones."
an "But thanks to Warchief Chickensquawk, I will be able to return to the field tomorrow! Isnt it wonderful, my dear Alexia?"

"His pleasant demeanor was rising all the red flags. He was up to something"

al "I thought Rowan was handling our forces?"

an "Most of them, yes. But do you think all I do is languish in my chambers, surrounded by women?"

if castle.villages > 1 or castle.buildings['dungeon'].prisoners > 4:
    an "Your husband is doing a commendable job ensuring we have a steady supply of slaves, but as it happens I found a most scenic little village last week, ripe and ready for harvest."
else:

    "Since your husband doesnt have the balls to raid human settlements, it falls to me to pick up the slack. And as it happens, I found a most scenic little village last week, ripe and ready for harvest."

an "And just cannot wait to sack it-"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked behind black

al "! ! !"

an "-Enslave everybody there, then burn it to the ground!"

scene black with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind black

al ""

scene bg4 with fade

""
" "
"  "

scene black with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind black

al " What would it take?"



scene black with fade
show andras happy behind black
show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind black

an "Oh? Excuse me? You must speak louder woman."

"Her hand still traveled across his body, across his bloodied torso. The water took a soft, red tint to it."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] < 5:
    "As always, Andras tainted everything he touched."

al "What would it take for you to assign these orcs to Rowan?"
al "Hes your general, is he not? I believe he could use the fresh recruits."

an "That much is true"

"She watched him stroke his cheek, as if in deep thought. Pretending to hesitate As if they both didnt know what all of this was coming to"

an "But if I did give away these orcs, what would I be doing the entire week? "

"He leaned in, gently cupping her chin."

an "You?"

al "I..."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
    "Unwanted images of their past liaisons assaulted her imagination, and she it took every ounce of her self-control not to turn crimson from embarrassment. If that was what it would take"

elif all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 3:
    "Unwanted images assaulted her imagination. All the time, he kept pressuring her into breaking her marital vows"
    "Was she to break them here?"

"But unexpectedly, he waved his hand dismissively and shook his head."

an "No, no that would be unreasonable. You do have your own duties after all."
an " But now that you mention it Maybe I should consult with Rowan first He might indeed have more use of them Assuming he is as thorough in his duties as you are"

"He spread his legs open, drawing her attention to the familiar phallic shape that lurked beneath the surface"

an "If I knew both of you are willing to go beyond of what is expected Then perhaps I wouldnt mind trusting him with todays tribe."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 30:
    "She turned her gaze away, fighting a grimace. A seed of doubt blossomed in her heart at the thought of what he was asking her to do."
    "But could she afford to be squeamish? When lives were at risks?"

menu:
    "Give him the full service.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump bathsFullService

    "Refuse. She will not debase herself before him  people of Rosaria be damned." if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "She eyed Andras disgusting dick with repulsion. The events of Arthdale still haunted her, but-"
        " But to hell with this! Washing her captor was humiliating enough, she didnt have to go out of her way to-"
        "To do what, exactly? Look for excuses to cheat on her husband? It wasnt her responsibility to look after the people of Rosaria. Neither was it her husbands. If the lords did their job properly, none of this would be happening."
        "Her responsibility was to stay loyal to Rowan. No more, no less."
        jump bathsRefuse

    "Refuse. She will not bend to his will." if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 31:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "She swallowed heavily. There was no guarantee Andras would really grant Rowan these orcs. Or that he wouldnt resume raiding the week afterwards."
        "Regardless of what happened in Arthdale She shouldnt be treating her fidelity like something to be traded away. Even for the lives of others."
        jump bathsRefuse


label bathsFullService:

"She didnt say a word, but behavior signaled her submission. She repositioned herself a bit, laid down, so her hand would be able to reach further  further down, under the water, and between his legs"
"And it was all Andras needed to see."

an "Ah Arent you the perfect companion? Setting such a sterling example for your husband!"

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
    al "Please Dont talk about Rowan anymore"
    "Her hand traveled south, and with every inch, his grin grew wider. She tried her best to hide her embarrassment, but failed to do so."
else:

    "Her hand traveled south, and with every inch, his grin grew wider. This was what she despised most about him  the pleasure he took from bending her to his will. What a despicable man"
    al "(I am doing this for the people of Rosaria And only for them.)"

an "You know we couldve skipped all of that, right? If you joined me in the bath from the start I wouldve agreed to your request without thinking twice!"

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
    al "..."
else:

    al "(Keep dreaming you bastard)"

"Finally, her hand reached his nether regions. Slowly, hesitantly, the sponge in her fingers brushed against his erect tool"

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
    al " (So big)"
else:

    al "(Remember why youre doing it)"


scene black with fade
show alexia 2 necklace shocked behind black

al "! ! !"

"Andras pushed himself up suddenly, and sat at the edge of the bath. His erect phallus, previously under the water, now stood proudly right in front of her eyes."


scene cg307 with fade
show andras smirk behind cg307
show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind cg307
pause 3

an "To make it easier for you."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
    al "O-of course"
else:

    "She bit back a snarky remark. Bastard"

an "And ditch the sponge."

"She took a careful glance at his face, trying to judge how much of a request it was. She saw his eyes narrow. An order, then."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    "She did as he told, and faced the cock in front of her, her hand on his thighs. She tried not to marvel at its size, but failed horribly."
    "To think Andras always concealed this monster with only a skimpy loincloth How did it not show constantly"
    " Maybe it did?"
    "Maybe if she started paying attention, shed be seeing it more often. See its shape press against the material, catch a glimpse of its enlarged head peeking from behind the cloth"
else:

    "She did as he told, and faced the cock in front of her, her hand on his thighs. She tried not to think about how much bigger it was than her husbands. Some women would welcome having a man like Andras shower them with such attention."
    "Foolish women, that is."

an "Come on slut, hurry up."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
    al "Y-yes I apologize"
else:

    al "..."

"She wrapped her fingers around his shaft. It was still wet. Slippery. Her hand slid down with ease, then moved up, the entire length. Again, and again."

an "Thats right Clean it real thorough"

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
    al "A-ah Yes"
    "Aiming to please, she didnt hurry things along. She wanted him satisfied, since only then would he look favorably at her request. This hard, erect phallus in her hand was the key to so many things"
    "She had to get used to it. She started working in the castle to take some weight off Rowans shoulders. But this This way she could also be of use to him"
    "By stroking Andras cock By working her hand along it, she was also helping her husband. This also Was something she did for Rowan"
else:

    al "(Think about the people of Rosaria Alexia Be strong.)"
    "She tried to be mechanical. Tried not to act overly sexual. It was difficult, when one had a dick in their hand"
    "She knew she needed him satisfied. She needed him happy, so that he would look favorably at her request. But she couldnt force herself to put her heart into it. This was wrong. All of this was wrong."
    "Stroking Andras cock Feeling its warm, hard flesh It didnt feel right."
    "And she hoped it would always stay this way."

an "Dont forget the tip."

"She gently pulled back the foreskin"

an "And use your tongue, slut."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
    "Without thinking, she caught herself opening her mouth, leaning in to fulfill Andras demands"
    scene black with fade
    show andras displeased behind black
    "She turned her head away quickly."
    "This was going too far. Lives were on the line, but readily following his orders like that "
    an "Hmm Fine, Ill give you a pass this one time"
    "She felt him touch her cheek. He forced her to turn her head again, to again face the cock in front of her."
    an "But look at my dick as you clean it. Marvel at it."
    "She was doing this for Rowan. For the people of Rosaria. It would be unwise to antagonize him further So she did as ordered."

    scene cg307 with fade
    show andras smirk behind cg307
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind cg307
    pause 1
    "Again, Andras massive phallus taunted her, its erect form dominating her field of view. From the corner of her eyes, she saw Andras face, as always in situations such as these  smiling triumphantly..."
else:

    al "Stop calling me-ack!"
    scene black with fade
    show andras angry at center with dissolve
    "He seized her by the face, his grip  iron. He forced her to look up into his eyes, to see the anger kindling in them."
    an "I will call you whatever I want, and if you dont want to use your tongue, then I would advise you to at the very least watch it."
    an "Remember whats on the line here. And that it was you who wanted it."
    scene black with fade
    "Her heart skipped a beat. Always  always, the very moment she forgets her place, Andras was there to remind her of it. He would always find some way to make her to his bidding"
    " At least as long as he was cruel, she didnt have to worry she would ever grow accustomed to servicing him She hoped."

    scene black with fade
    show andras displeased behind black
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind black
    al " I apologize, Lord Andras."
    an "Hmph. Let it be the last time, slut."

    scene cg307 with fade
    show andras smirk behind cg307
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind cg307
    pause 1
    "He released her, and again, she found herself staring at his massive phallus, its erect form dominating her view."
    al "(Lets just get this over with)"

"For the next several minutes, her hand caressed his cock, guided by his commands."

an "Touch it more firmly. Worship it."

al "Yes, Lord Andras."

"His cock was warm, throbbing. Eager for more than just her fingers. Quickly, she saw white droplets at the tip of it, a familiar scent reaching her nostrils."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 5:
    "And with it, a familiar warmth started spreading from between her legs."
    al "(Why does he make me feel like this?)"
    "When did her feelings start being so bungled up? When did she stop feeling only pure revulsion for this man?"
    "She couldnt tell. All she knew, was that no matter what these feelings were, she had to bury them deep inside, lest one day she starts acting on them"
else:

    "She fought back her revulsion. As time went by, she started feeling Numb. She stopped thinking about what she was doing. About what her hand was doing."
    "Frankly, it couldve been anybodys hand. Anybody could be stroking Andras right now dick. Her hand doing it It didnt mean anything. None of this meant anything"
    al "(Im doing this for Rowan Im doing this for Rowan And for the people of Rosaria)"

an "And dont forget about whats under."

al "Yes, Lord Andras."

"Her hand reached down, closing around his balls. Feeling their weight. Their warmth."

an "Youre going to clean their insides as well. Understood, slut?"

al " Yes, Lord Andras."

an "Good, then keep going. And dont you dare to move your face away."

al "Yes, Lord Andras."

"She saw it coming. She felt his balls churn, saw his cock stiffen, saw him thrust his hips. She hurried her hand, and soon-"

an "Nn-Aaah!"

show cg307 with sshake
show cg307 with sshake
scene cg308 with flash
pause 3

"A stream of white hit her face, his thick cum spraying her. Her eyes, her mouth, her hair  all of it, covered in his seed."

an "Now thats a pretty picture~"

"Shameful. How horribly shameful all of this was Covered in white, sticky cum, of a man other than her husband"

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
    "Guess thats just how things would be from now on"
else:

    al "(Im sorry Rowan)"

"She felt his fingers on her skin - caressing her face, spreading the cum across her cheeks, across her lips. She looked up, and again, saw this mocking grin of his, these laughing eyes"

an "Ah How sloppy of me I got my hand dirty."

"He held his fingers in front of her, now dripping with semen. Her heart sunk, as she heard the words:"

an "Clean them. Thoroughly."
an "And use your tongue, slut."

menu:
    "Do it.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "She was this close No point in playing rebellious now"
        al "Mm-m! Mmm"
        "Averting her gaze  she didnt want to see his expression as she debased herself further  she lolled out her tongue, and obediently started sucking, licking the sperm off his fingers."
        "She was painfully aware her own face was still coated in his seed. She felt its warmth, felt it slowly trickle down her chin, while her tongue prevented the same from happening to the cum on her tormentors fingers."
        "With the tip of her tongue, she scooped up every drop. Every salty, white drop"
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
            al "(Doesnt taste That bad)"
        else:
            al "(Disgusting)"
        "Finally, when his hand was clean, and her mouth fully, she made a loud, gulping sounds, knowing it would please him."
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 31:
            "She didnt want to do that either, but she went so far already"
        an "Good Good"
    "Try to refuse.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "()"
        "She already allowed herself to be debased so much Maybe it was idiotic of her to rebel now, potentially undoing all of her work, but she had to try."
        "Rather than lean in, she slowly reached for the cloth, and started to bring it closer to his fingers."
        "She could see it in his eyes, on his face  the metaphorical coin flip. What will it be this time? Outrage, or amusement?"
        an "Ha ha ha Still trying to be modest? With all that cum on your face? Oh, you dumb, deluded slut"
        "She breathed a sigh of relief, and started cleaning his fingers. Safe"
        al "Youre clean Are you not?"
        an "The same cant be said about you"
        an "I told you to strip, did I not?"
        al "..."

"His hand reached for her hair, and firmly pushed her down  making her face reflect on the surface of the water."


scene black with fade
show alexia 2 necklace aroused at center with dissolve

"Making her look at her cum stained, embarrassed expression"

show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

an "Exemplary service Alexia. Ill inform Rowan he will be receiving additional orcs this week."
an "I hope youre proud of yourself, haha!"

hide andras with moveoutright

"His laughter was the last thing she heard from him."
"She only hoped it was all worth it"
$ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops += 10
$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 3)
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
$ andrasBathHandjob = True
return


label bathsRefuse:

al " I think this part you can handle yourself."

an "Are you certain? The village-"

al "Im certain."

"She cut him off midway, voice cold. In an instant, her disobedience was answered with a furious scowl. Andras lifted himself out of the bath abruptly, splashing her with the bloodstained water."


scene black with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

an "Have it your fucking way then."
an "I will take great pleasure raping every single woman living in that fucking village."
an "I hope youll be sleeping comfortably today knowing this."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al ""

show andras angry at midright with dissolve

an "What are you standing here for? Were fucking finished. Get out you dumb slut."

"She bowed deeply, and hastily left the chamber. "

hide alexia with moveoutleft
show andras angry at center with moveinright

an "What a fucking waste of time"

$ andrasPunishmentCounter += 1
$ andrasBathHandjob = False
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('claMin_brings_in_boy', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=10', 'castle.villages > 1',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


label claMin_brings_in_boy:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "Rowan, dear. I have with me someone who was quite insistent on meeting you."

"The thrifty goblin had an unfamiliar young man with her. A tall, lanky man, barely past the age of adulthood, if Rowan had to guess. With short, curly hair, a face marred with zits, and a strained, nervous expression."
"His dirty clothes betrayed peasant origins, though the glint in his eyes, the way he studied his surrounding, and the respectful pose he took immediately upon standing before the throne, all hinted at some degree of wit."

ro "Is that so? And why is that?"

cla "He has great aspirations! And I think he might be of use to you."

ro "I take it you didnt just trip over him?"

cla "No, but he is the one who found me rather than the other way around! Approached me during my visit to one of the Rosaria villages you struck a deal with."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

cla "He threatened to have me hanged if I dont do exactly as he says, the little charmer!"

young "T-thats A bit of an exaggeration, Miss Cla-Min."

cla "Is it? Is it really?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The peasant boy grew increasingly nervous, while the goblin mistress chuckled to herself, clearly having the time of her life. Rowan tapped the throne impatiently, urging them to move on with this."

cla "Come on, tell him the full story!"

"She urged the boy on, not bothering to acknowledge Rowans not so subtle signals. The aspiring youth, on the hand, was much more attentive. He had the courtesy to at least lower his head apologetically, before following Cla-Mins orders."

young "I do not believe you recall me, my Lord, but as Miss Cla-Min said, I am from one of the villages you visited a while ago. I Help the village elder, mostly by tending to administrative matters."
young "And it fell to me to oversee the matters concerning our weekly deliveries to your caravan. I often handled the negotiations, and as such spent much time near the goblin carts."
young "Over time, I started noticing Oddities. Peculiar patterns. Caravans from the south had products often found in the north, and the other way around."
young "Other had fruits that should have perished in the journey, yet remained fresh. And if a local carpenter or herbalist found themselves in need of an obscure product, the caravan in the following week often just so happened to carry it."
young "It became clear to me something was up. At first I suspected they were going through Blackholt Forest, and-"

ro "I think I get the gist of it. So what did you do once you figured out our Caravans werent what they seemed to be?"

young "Well, I"
young "I approached miss Cla-Min and expressed my desire to be part of her venture."
young " I might have offhandedly mentioned Ill report them to the baron if they dont do as I say, who would indubitably have them hanged for tax evasion."

if rastFirstVisit == False:
    ro "You never met the guy, have you?"
    young "Sir?"
    ro "No matter."

"Rowan tapped his throne, lost in thought. Cla-Min was one of the more sneaky of the twins supporters. She spent many months operating the castle supply lines, and people had yet to catch whiff of the true purpose of her caravans, and the way they remained profitable."
"The fact the aspiring boy figured it out, at least partially, was promising. The planning and execution of his get rich scheme Left much to desire, but at least it did manage to get Cla-Min interested"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "So the guy tries to blackmail his way into your business, and your first instinct is to introduce him to your employer?"

cla "Of course! You know I just adore smart people with ambition."
cla "He was wasting away in the countryside! Rather than let a good protГ©gГ© go to waste, I had a little talk with him, gauged the extent of his commitment, and then thought Ill introduce you to him!"
cla "So what do you think?"

"Rowan turned his attention to the young man again. Despite finding himself a thousand miles away from home, at the mercy of people who were literally bound to demons, he seemed to be handling himself remarkably well."
"But it wouldnt be enough. A quick mind was a blessing, but it didnt guarantee being useful or successful. Especially not in Castle Bloodmeen."

ro "So besides having a sharp eye and poorly disguised suicidal tendencies, what skills do you bring to the table?"

young "I can write and read sir. I know arithmetic, I am familiar with many medicinal herbs, and understand the basics of magical theory."

ro "Thats quite a lot for a peasant. Have you studied in one of the local abbeys?"

young "Yes, for two years. I lied about my lineage to get there. They kicked me out once they learned of it."

ro "So youre telling me you lied about your credentials to get your last job?"

young "When you put it that way, my lord"

if society_type == "might":
    ro "Cant say I blame you. Rosarian caste practices are awfully outdated."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    show clamin sad at midright with dissolve
    ro "You will find that we dont employ them here."
    young "I am grateful to hear that, my lord."
    show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
elif society_type == "feudalism":
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Good grief People always trying to do whatever they can to rise above their station."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    cla "Complained the son of a hunter to a goblin outcast turned Lady."
    ro " I suppose."
else:
    "Rowan drummed his fingers on the thrones arm. Only people born into the church of Solansia could climb its ranks. Hardly a fair practice, but it did promote unity among the clergy"
    "He cast aside thoughts of Rosarian social system. There would be time to consider it later."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"He threw the ambitious boy another appraising look. Truth be told, the castle was horribly understaffed on every possible front. The twins had a knack for acquiring exceptional individuals, but there was only so much one person could do."
"Almost everywhere, he needed secretaries, assistants, attendants and simple help. The fact Cla-Min vouched for him was probably enough of a recommendation Though he could ask for a more Personal proof of loyalty."

if avatar.corruption < 50:
    "If he even wanted him here. Ambitious or not, the boy looked barely past eighteen... He had no idea what he was getting himself into. Maybe he could still send him away, if Cla-Min didnt tell him too much about their operation"

$ aspirantKeep = False
$ aspirantSucked = False

label aspirantMenu:

menu:
    "Send him to help Cliohna with research.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('cliohna', 5)

        ro "I accept your service. You will work in the castle library, under Cliohna. Find her, tell her I sent you."
        young "As you command, my lord."
        ro "Your fate is now in her hands."
        jump claminComplaining
    "Send him to Skodred.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('skordred', 5)

        ro "I accept your service. You will work with the head builder, a dwarf by the name of Skordred. Find him, tell him I sent you."
        young "As you command, my lord."
        ro "Your fate is now in his hands."
        jump claminComplaining
    "Let Cla-Min keep him.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "It seems to me you already have a good rappport with Cla-Min."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Surely you would have use of him?"
        cla "Having human intermediaries is useful in some cities. But are you sure you dont want to place him with someone else?"
        if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            ro "So that I would feel indebted to you?"
            ro "No, I think Ill be alright."
            cla "Am I this transparent, love?"
            ro "Less than some. Dont worry about it."
            $ change_relation('cla_min', 5)
        else:
            ro "Your business is the backbone of this operation. Is it really that surprising Im committing resources to it?"
            cla "Of course not. Its good to be appreciated."
            cla "But you know what it is that I really want"
            "She flashed him a cheeky smile, and placed her hand on her belly. That woman did not give up"

        "He turned his attention to the young man, who bowed in gratitude. Perhaps it was an outcome he was hoping for?"
        ro "Work hard and remember where your loyalties lie. Understood?"
        young "Of course, my lord."
        $ change_relation('cla_min', 5)

        return

    "Demand he first proves his loyalty. By servicing you. Sexually." if aspirantSucked == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanGaySex += 1
        ro "Tell me, young man, how far are you willing to go? What are you willing to do, to prove your loyalty, and usefulness, to us?"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan reclined on his throne, spreading his legs casually, and waited for the mans response. He rarely got to play lord like that. There was always some problem that needed to be solved No time to enjoy the perks of the job."
        "The young man eyed Cla-Min from the corner of his eyes. The goblin mistress smiled and nodded, urging him to proceed."
        ro "Already hesitating? Thats-"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        young "Ill do it!"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        young "I mean- Ill do it. Whatever it is you demand of me, my Lord. Ill do it. My heart and soul belongs to Castle Bloodmeen, to the twins, and to you."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Of the former I am certain. The latter I know is only a matter of time. But neither of them I require at the moment."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Come closer."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with moveinleft
        hide clamin with dissolve
        "He did as he was told, hiding his nervousness. Rowan mentally commended him for it. Enthusiasm was preferable, but when faced with a lack of it, quiet obedience was the next best thing."
        young "Then what it is that you require of me, my Lord?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        ro "What do you think? You showed such extraordinary investigative skills with our caravans. Put them to use here."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        "The boys head jerked almost unnoticeably, betraying his intention to again look to Cla-Min for guidance. He stopped himself though, knowing doing so would fail whatever test Rowan was putting him up to."
        "Instead, his eyes turned to the man on the throne. The smiling master of the castle, lazily leaning away on his throne, his legs open"
        "Rowan could almost hear him swallowing heavily."
        young "I am willing to serve with all my heart, my mind, my soul And my body."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        "The hero nodded solemnly, acknowledging the seriousness of the pledge, but showing no indication the man guessed correctly. The man would have to decide himself if he wished to continue this course of action, knowing one bad move could spell the end of his ambitions"
        if avatar.corruption > 50:
            show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
            "It was intoxicating, freely using his influence like that. If only he didnt have to answer to the twins"
        else:
            show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
            "It was dangerously thrilling, using his power like that, realizing and ending dreams on a whim. Maybe thats why the twins allowed him so much freedom in the matters of the state. So he would learn to enjoy the power he held over people"
            ro "(Better not think about it now)"
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        ro "Well then?"
        "He watched as the boys expression grew stern, more determined. He came to a decision."
        "And that decision was, to walk up the thrones steps and kneel before Rowan, placing his hands on the heros knees."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        "Rowan barely stifled a chuckle. He was being so serious about it! Hardly surprising, given the situation And in part, he admired the commitment. Focused, persistent. He understood what Cla-Min saw in him."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with moveoutleft
        show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
        "And speaking of the goblins mistress She was still in the hall, watching as her protГ©gГ© started to unbuckle her boss. A devious smirk danced on her lips, that quickly turned to her usual shining smile the moment she noticed she attracted Rowans attention once more."
        menu:
            "Let her watch.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ aspirantClaPresent = True
                $ change_relation('cla_min', 3)
                $ avatar.corruption += 5
                ro "Developing a bit of a voyeuristic streak, are we?"
                cla "Oh, voyeuristic already. Is it so wrong of me to look after my investments?"
                ro "And youre referring to which one of us here?"
                "The goblin flashed her teeth in a coy smile, refusing to answer."
                hide clamin with dissolve
                show rowan necklace happy at center with moveinleft
                ro "(What a hopeless woman)"
                jump aspirantSexScene
            "Tell her to wait outside.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ aspirantClaPresent = False
                ro "Developing a bit of a voyeuristic streak, are we?"
                cla "Oh, voyeuristic already. Is it so wrong of me to look after my investments?"
                ro " In this case? Yes. A bit of privacy would be welcomed."
                cla "Your wish is my command, love."
                hide clamin with moveoutright
                show rowan necklace happy at center with moveinleft
                "She flashed him a coy smile, then hurried out of the chamber."
                jump aspirantSexScene

    "Cla-Min be damned, this guy is suspicious. Enslave him." if aspirantKeep == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I take it you vetted him extensively?"
        if castle.buildings['tavern'].lvl >= 1 or castle.buildings['pit'].lvl >= 1:
            ro "I wish Andras shared your thoroughness."
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
            ro "Regardless, I would rather his hobby of picking random people to serve as castle staff did not become a common practice we all indulge in."
        else:
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
            ro "And yet I cant help but feel distressed by the fact hes even here. Since when do we practice picking up strays like some damned orphanage?"
        cla "Rowan? Love? What are you saying?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        if aspirantSucked == True:
            ro "Im saying that for all his intellectual assets and mediocre cock sucking skills, this boy cannot be trusted. And I have no intention of letting him walk out of castle Bloodmeen freely."
        else:
            ro "Im saying that for all his intellectual assets, this boy cannot be trusted. And I have no intention of letting him walk out of castle Bloodmeen freely."
        ro "Guards!"
        show clamin neutral at center with moveinleft
        show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        "Orcs poured into the chamber. At Rowans orders, they grabbed the man, quickly gagging him. Rowan saw his expression turn from shock to despair. Foolish boy. He never shouldve come to Castle Bloodmeen."
        cla "Rowan this is-"
        "He raised his finger, and the goblin merchant instantly fell silent. He stood up from his throne, and approached her with a somber expression on his face, while the orcs dragged the aspirant out of the hall."
        hide orc soldier with moveoutright
        show clamin neutral at midright with moveoutright
        ro "Cla-Min this entire operation relies on us maintaining secrecy. One bad ally, one untrustworthy recruit, and this entire thing falls apart, and both of us end up dead."
        if serveChoice == 1 or serveChoice == 3:
            scene black with fade
            show rowan behind black
            ro "(Which would be a small price to pay for seeing the twins fall But I need to get Alexia to safety first.)"
            scene bg6 with fade
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "So you will forgive me if I do not wish to compromise our security just because you found yourself a pet capable of a few tricks."
        show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
        cla " Of course. Im sorry. I shouldve consulted with you first."
        ro "Yes, you shouldve."
        if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
            ro "And I ask you to refrain from trying to stack the castle staff with people indebted to yourself."
            ro "Its a dangerous game youre playing here."
            show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
            cla "Ah, love, its so sweet of you to worry about me."
            show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
            cla "I shall take your advice to heart."
            $ change_relation('cla_min', 5)
        else:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            ro "I appreciate the initiative, but next time, inform me first?"
            cla "Of course, love."
            show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "You can go now."
        hide clamin with moveoutleft
        "The Goblin bowed before him, then quickly took her leave, clearly in no mood to pester Rowan further. He was left pondering whether or not he was being too paranoid about the whole ordeal"
        $ change_relation('cla_min', -5)
        $ change_prisoners(1)
        $ change_favor('jezera', 1)
        return

    "This place will eat him alive. Send him away, for his own good." if avatar.corruption < 50 and aspirantSucked == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Boy, come here for a moment."
        hide clamin with moveoutright
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft
        "He urged the boy to step forward, all the way onto the steps of the throne. Once he was right in front of him, Rowan leaned in, and lowered his voice so Cla-Min wouldnt hear them."
        ro "How much have you been told about this castle? About me? About the twins?"
        young "Not that much sir. I understand the castle belonged to the previous demon lord? And that the current occupants are his descendants?"
        ro "And what about me?"
        "The boy hesitated, eyeing Rowan dubiously. Finally, he lowered his head, and answered:"
        young "Miss Cla-Min told me youre the Great Trickster, and that you responsible for the twins success. She added that if I want to get anywhere here, I have to my best not to anger the twins, but its you I should seek to please. "
        ro "Lovely."
        ro " (He doesnt seem to recognize me Hes too young for that. This makes things easier)."
        ro "Listen Whatever Cla-Min told you about this place, she was sugarcoating things, okay? This castle will eat you alive. And not in the fun, sexy way."
        ro "You value your life? Forget your ambitions, and run away. Run away as fast as you can. Forget this place, forget me, forget Cla-Min, and just run. Return to your village, and live a happy, long live, away from all of this."
        ro "You understand?"
        "The boy hesitated, uncertain. Rowan could see his trip to the castle didnt go as he thought it would."
        ro "(Welcome to the club kid.)"
        "Finally, he gave a reluctant nod, understanding that without Rowans backing, he was a small fish in a sea full of sharks. Rowan signaled him to walk away, then turned to Cla-Min. The thrifty goblin kept watching them, silent, but attentive."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
        show clamin neutral at midright with moveinright
        ro "Cla-Min, I want you to escort this young man to the village you first found him in. He will be of more use to us as a spy, than servant."
        if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 3, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            pass
        else:
            show clamin sad at midright with dissolve
            cla "..."
            $ change_relation('cla_min', -5)
        show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
        cla "Of course. Ill handle everything."
        ro "Good. Dismissed."
        hide clamin with moveoutright
        "He only hoped Jezera wouldnt catch wind of this"
        $ change_favor('jezera', -1)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        return


label claminComplaining:

cla "Aw, I was hoping youd let me keep him."

if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
    ro "No, you werent. You wanted me to assign him somewhere, hoping I would feel indebted to you."
    show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
    cla "Am I this transparent?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Less than some. Dont worry, youre not losing your edge."
    $ change_relation('cla_min', 5)
else:

    ro "If hes really as smart as youre selling him here, then Ill need him elsewhere. Were more or less shorthanded on all fronts, all the time."
    cla "I understand. Perhaps the next one then?"
    ro "Perhaps."

ro "The matter is settled then. Good luck"

scene black with fade

"Huh, he never asked for his name."

return

label aspirantSexScene:

"Paying no attention to his discussion with Cla-Min, the boy finally undid Rowans trousers, and was met with his half-erect cock. He recoiled a little, as if surprised by the size."

ro "Have you done anything like that before?"

young "No My lord."

ro "Then I hope you learn quickly."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind black

"Magnanimously, Rowan ran his fingers through the boys curls, lightly pushing him towards his cock while the young man awkwardly wrapped his fingers around his phallus."
"He stroked it gently, his gaze focused on the tip, with resolve that continued to bring a smile to Rowans face. So nice to see people willing to give it their all"
"Again, he pushed his head forward, reminding him not to waste too much time on the foreplay. The large tip of his dick brushed against the young mans cheek, leaving a small, white stain on his skin."

if avatar.corruption > 50:
    ro "Come on, show your new master what youre capable of."
else:

    ro "Come on, show your new lord what youre capable of."


scene cg330 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg330
show clamin happy behind cg330
pause 3

"The boy nodded, and his mouth parted, welcoming Rowans cock."

young "Mmm-mmm!"

"Rowan was free to marvel at the embarrassed expression that graced the boys face. He really must have been new to this Maybe even his cock was the first he ever tasted."
"It would seem so, as he did not seem to be capable of taking him any further in, gagging when he first tried. Instead, he focused all his attention on the tip of his cock, his wet tongue dutifully circling around the sensitive head."

ro "Hmm"

"He had to admit the boy was trying his best here, but his inexperience was Vexing. He needed more training. Guidance."
"Or breaking in."

menu:
    "A disappointing performance. Use his head to get yourself off.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        ro "Admirable attempt, but"
        ro "You shouldve come more prepared. In a castle full of sex demons, this is hardly enough."
        young "Mm-mmm?"
        ro "No, no, no need to worry, just Open wide. And mind your teeth."
        scene cg331 with fade
        show rowan necklace happy behind cg331
        show clamin happy behind cg331
        pause 3
        "With only this scant words of warning, he gripped the boy firmly, and shoved his head all the way to the base of his dick. The poor sod gurgled something in protest, but Rowan paid no mind to it."
        if aspirantClaPresent == True:
            cla "Dont struggle! Relax your head, let it slide all the way in!"
            ro "Couldnt explain it better."
        "He continued to thrust his head up and down his cock, using the man as a simple relief toy for his lust. It didnt take long for the boy to accept his place. Accept his role."
        "He relaxed his posture, adjusting his pose so that Rowans cock could reach deeper  deeper, all the way to the back of his throat-"
        young "Ghrl!"
        ro "Hmph, well have to rid you of that gag reflex."
        "- despite Rowan doing nothing to make the harsh facefucking in any way bearable. He wanted to test him. See how well suited he was for the role he would no doubt take in castle Bloodmeen if he lacks the spine to stand up for himself."
        "That of a bottom bitch."
        "And he was pleased to see the boy learned quickly, and soon bobbed his head rapidly on Rowans dick, no longer requiring the hero force him in any way. His expression grew less tense, his cheeks red, and his eyes even rolled back a little."
    "Offer some advice.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Admirable attempt, but"
        ro "You shouldve come more prepared. In a castle full of sex demons, this is hardly enough."
        young "Mm-mmm?"
        "He ran fingers through his hair gently, looking him in the eyes as the man gently sucked his tip."
        ro "You have to learn how to take a cock all the way in. All the way to the base."
        ro "If you cant do it now Guess Ill have to forgive that, but you better start practicing."
        "The man continued his ministrations for a moment, eyes focused on Rowan. His mind, if Rowan had to guess, racing."
        scene cg331 with fade
        show rowan necklace happy behind cg331
        show clamin happy behind cg331
        pause 3
        "Finally, he opened his mouth wider, and again tried to take more of Rowan in. Tried to force him deeper, past his tongue, which still continued to lick dutifully, lubricating Rowans cock, coating it with saliva."
        "Saliva that now lewdly dripped down his chin, creating quite the pretty picture."
        young "MM-mm! Ack!!"
        if aspirantClaPresent == True:
            cla "You have to relax your throat! Dont struggle, and just let it slide in!"
            young "Mmm-mmm"
            "The hero saw the goblin flash him a knowing smile from the sidelines, and Rowan raised his hands in defeat."
            ro "I concede, he is a fast learner"
            cla "Told you!"
        else:
            ro "Relax your throat. Stop struggling so much."
            young "Mmmmm Mmm."
            "It took him a while, but several attempts later, Rowans cock finally pierced all the way to down his throat. "
            ro "Well done Keep going."
        "Growing more comfortable with Rowans dick by the minute, the young man increased his speed, increased the tempo."
        "As if relishing in his newfound deepthroating talent, he now freely pistoned his face on Rowans dick, taking him all the way in, up and down, just as Rowan wanted him to."
        "He was almost fucking himself on Rowans cock, so great was his enthusiasm... His eyes even start to roll back a little!"

ro "So you enjoy being at the bottom after all. "

young "Mm, mmm"

"Rowan stroked his hair affectionately, pleased with this development. Heart, soul and body indeed He didnt know about mind yet, but a willing body often preceded a pliant mind."
"This continued for several minutes, and soon enough, Rowan felt himself nearing the end, felt the pressure rising."
"He grabbed the boys head more firmly, and again, pulled him all the way to the base of his dick, the tip of his cock buried deep inside his throat, as he started to climax."

ro "Ah!"

young "Mmm!"

show cg332 with dissolve
pause 0.1
show cg333 with dissolve
pause 0.1
show cg334 with sshake
pause 0.1
show cg334 with sshake
pause 0.1
show cg335 with dissolve
pause 3

"Load after load, deposited directly into his stomach. Thick, warm cum, courtesy of the master of Castle Bloodmeen."

young "MMm! Mmm Mmm- ah! Aaah Ahhh"

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

ro "What do you say?"

young "T-thank you My lord"

show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve

"Well done. Now clean yourself up."

if aspirantClaPresent == False:
    ro "Cla-Min! You can come back now."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with moveoutleft
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "Happy with his performance?"

menu:
    "Yes. Cla-Min did well bringing him to the castle.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Yes, and you did well bringing him here. Hes certainly going to adapt to Castle Bloodmeen well."
        cla "He already got the most important lesson down!"
        cla "So where are you going to assign him?"
        $ change_relation('cla_min', 3)
        $ aspirantKeep = True
    "You still have some doubts about him.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro " It was acceptable."
        "He let the matter in the air, drawing a concerned looks from both Cla-Min and her hopeful protГ©gГ©."

$ aspirantSucked = True

jump aspirantMenu
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('andras_humiliated_rowan', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=30', 'castle.villages > 2',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

    event('jezera_slave_reward', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=30', 'castle.villages > 2',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg14")






label andras_humiliated_rowan:



scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show andras happy at midright with dissolve

ro "Andras, you wanted to see me?"

an "Rowan! Finally. Yes, I did send for you."

"As per the twin's request, Rowan met the red demon near the front door of the dungeons  a place the hero wasnt particularly fond of. But as always, his personal sentiment hardly mattered when the twins were concerned."

show andras smirk at midleft with moveinleft
show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Come, let me show you something."

hide andras with moveoutright
hide rowan with moveoutright

"He grabbed him under his arm, and almost dragged him into the dungeon."

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show andras happy at center with dissolve

"Upon seeing the small cells around them, Rowan was forced to fight down a feeling of unease. Not long ago, he was certain his story would come to an end in one of them. And now"

an "Behold, the fruits of your labour!"

"Now the cells were full of people just like him. Full of common folk of Rosaria, who Rowan captured at the behest of the demons he now served."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

an "Isnt this a beautiful sight?"

if serveChoice != 4:
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "(Fucking bastard He just has to gloat, doesnt he)"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan put on his best poker face, and with an air of absolute indifference, told Andras what he wanted to hear."

ro "I am glad you find my work acceptable, Lord Andras."
ro "Do you require my assistance with something, or did you merely desire my company as you inspect the stocks?"

an "Always so serious, Rowan. Lighten up a little! Come, lets talk to these poor sods."

"Andras flashed him a wide grin. Always the sadist Rowan suppressed a sigh, and followed along as the demon approached the cells."

show andras happy at edgeright with moveoutright
show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveoutright

"Inside, the poor people of Rosaria scurried away from the metal bars, instinctively realizing Andras was not someone to be messed with. Or did the demon already made himself known to some of the people here? Not unlikely."
"A few of them watched them approach  the few who were either too stupid or too proud to hide and avoid attracting attention. Most focused on Andras, but one One laid his eyes on the man behind the demon, his eyes widening in recognition."

show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

pris " Rowan?"

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

pris "Rowan Blackwell is that you?"

"Rowan did not answer. From the corner of his eyes, he saw Andras adopt his usual shit-eating grin."

pris "Oh bless the heavens our prayers have been answered! Please, Rowan, you must help us! You have to do something!"

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

pris "Theyre beating us! And-and I d-dont know what that one blonde elf wants to do, but shes been coming down here, talking about running experiments!"

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

pris "Please! You have to do something!"
pris " Rowan?"

"Rowan turned his head away. The people here  they found themselves in this position because he ordered their villages raided and ransacked. There really wasnt anything he could do for them now."

if avatar.corruption < 50:
    "He felt his chest tighten. How far has he fallen Enslaving people on behalf of the children of Karnas. So much for the proud hero of Rosaria"
else:
    "He thought he would feel worse about being responsible for ruining their lives, but somehow, all he did was feel Emptiness."
    "People lost their lives and end up in shackles all the time. What was the guarantee the people here wouldnt fall pretty to a bunch of marauding orcs later on? Why should he feel guilty about his action?"

opris " Hes not going to do anything."

"Another voice followed, bringing Rowan out of his thoughts. This time, it came from a curled up, beaten man, hiding away in the depths of a nearby cell. He was young. Strong. No doubt, he fought the orcs when they fell upon the village. It was a miracle he was not killed."

opris "Hes with them. We were played from the start."

pris "What? No! Thats-"

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

pris "That cant be true!"
pris "Tell us its not true! Rowan!"

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"The silence stretched, and the mans face slowly twisted into absolute despair as realization set in. Nobody dared to speak another word."
"Except for Andras, who broke into a healthy, loud laugh."

show andras smirk at midright with moveinright

an "AHAHAHAHA! Thats right, you were betrayed! Betrayed by the man you thought your savior!"

show andras smirk at center with moveinright
show rowan necklace angry at midright with moveoutright

"The demon shoved Rowan from behind, right at the cell doors. Rowan threw him a hostile look, but Andras paid no attention to it."

an "Look at him! The hero of Rosaria. Now my bitch!"
an "Enslaving and murdering people as I order him!"
an "Isnt this wonderful?!"


menu:
    "Say nothing.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump allowAndrasHumiliation

    "Don't let him push you around like this." if serveChoice != 4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump resistAndrasHumiliation

    "Unacceptable! Youre their ally, not some lowly servant." if serveChoice == 4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump resistAndrasHumiliation


label resistAndrasHumiliation:

"Still gloating, Andras walked up to him, and it looked like he was about to put his arm around him."

show andras displeased at center with dissolve

"Rowan seized him by the wrist, stopping him in his tracks."

show andras angry at center with dissolve

ro "I think thats quite enough, \"Lord\" Andras. I am not some lowly servant you can push around."
ro "I offered you my help, and I think these people are proof enough of my commitment. Its high time you start showing me some damn respect."


if goal2_completed == True and escapeBlameSelf == False:
    show andras displeased at center with dissolve
    "Andras stared him down for a short moment, before, surprisingly, taking his hand back and laughing heartily."
    show andras happy at center with dissolve
    show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
    an "Haha, lighten up Rowan! Its just some harmless fun. Thought Ill scare the prisoners a bit, so they dont try anything stupid like running away or plotting a revolt!"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    ro "I dread to ask for the details of your master plan here."
    show andras displeased at center with dissolve
    "Andras waved his hand dismissively."
    an "Well, the mood is spoiled anyway, so I wont be going with it anyway."
    ro " Then can I go? I have a castle to manage."
    an "Bah! Yes, yes, you can go. Ill think of something else"
    an "Maybe..."
    show andras smirk at center with dissolve
    show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    "His voice started to regain its usual sadistic glee, and instantly raised all the red flags in Rowans mind."
    menu:
        "Intervene before he finishes his thought.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            ro "Ill look over the patrol routes and make sure there are no weak spots the prisoners can exploit."
            show andras displeased at center with dissolve
            an "Havent they been perfected already?"
            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            "The words carried a hostile note to it, and Rowan saw his animosity already turning away from the prisoners and back at him. He thought fast, and miraculously managed to come up with something on the spot."
            show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            ro "They are, but we can have some fun with them if we want to."
            ro "Randomize them so no pattern emerges. Created false weak points to trap people in."
            ro "It will be a good exercise for the orcs as well. It will teach them some discipline."
            ro "No doubt theyll bitch about it, but I invite them to do it to my face."
            show andras happy at center with dissolve
            an "Ha! That would be a sight!"
            "His mood again improved by the sudden development, Andras took him by the shoulder and both of them left the dungeon to discuss Rowans ideas."
            "The prisoners would be spared the worst of the twins wrath For now."
            $ avatar.corruption -= 5
            $ change_morale(-5)
            return
        "Don't try and stop him.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            hide rowan with moveoutleft
            "He shook his head a little, and headed for the exit while Andras was still lost in thought."
            scene black with fade
            "The man was irredeemable There was no point wasting time with him any further."
            $ avatar.corruption += 5
            $ change_prisoners(-3)
            return
else:

    show bg8 with sshake
    show bg8 with redflash
    hide rowan with dissolve
    show andras angry at center with dissolve
    "Rowan's whole world exploded in pain, as Andras delivered a furious blow."
    "It was like taking a hammer to the face and it came with similar result. Rowan kept all his teeth, but his whole world went dark for a moment, and the next thing he registered was the cold stone floor he was laying on."
    "The thing he registered after that, was Andras looming over him, glaring angrily."
    an "Respect, Rowan? You want respect?"
    if escapeBlameSelf == True:
        an "After they shit you pulled with that noble slut? Oh I dont think so."
        an "You have a lot of work ahead of you if you want to make up for that. Capturing potato farmers will not be enough. Not nearly enough."
    else:
        an "Do you think capturing potato farmers is enough to earn you respect?"
    an "The world is ours to take, and I will not hesitate to drown it in blood if thats what it will take to have it kneel. Until you show yourself willing to do the same you will not be our equal."
    an "Have I made myself clear?"
    "It took Rowan every ounce of self-control not to reach for his sword. Not yet. The gap between them was still too big."
    show rowan necklace neutral behind bg8
    ro " Yes."
    an "Yes what?"
    ro "Yes, Lord Andras."
    an " Good."
    "The demon glared for a moment, then took one last look at the prisoners around him."
    show andras displeased at center with dissolve
    an "Hrm, now the mood is gone. Cant believe I have to keep wasting my time disciplining you."
    hide andras with moveoutleft
    show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
    "He left in a huff, leaving Rowan alone with the prisoner. Wearily, the hero got up, the slaves watching in silence."
    if serveChoice != 4:
        "Perhaps this small display of resistance will help them endure"
    else:
        "The things he was forced to endure so that one day their kids could have a brighter future"
    return


label allowAndrasHumiliation:

show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

if serveChoice == 4:
    "Rowan lowered his head in defeat. He and the twins might be allies but the pecking order was clear. One side had shock collars around their necks, the other  the magical commands that activate them."
else:
    "Rowan lowered his head in defeat. Stay low, keep quiet  that was all he could do for the time being."

show rowan necklace shock at edgeright with moveoutright
show andras smirk at midright with moveoutright

ro "?!"

"Without as much as a word of warning, the demon pushed him right at the cell doors, making him hit the steel bars  hard. Andras hand grabbed him by the neck, holding him in place."

an "My bitch to use and abuse."
an "So do not blame him for your predicament. He has no other choice!"

"He tried to struggle, but Andras only gripped him tighter. Goddess, that man strong!"

an "I can use him however I want! Hahaha! He will do everything I demand!"
an "Come on Rowan, say it!"
an "Tell them youre my little bitch!"
an "Apologize for being a stupid weakling who couldnt protect his own wife from abduction, and now raids and enslaves the very people who worship him as a hero!"

menu:
    "Do it. Its easier this way.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump andrasHumilateSex
    "Elbow him in the stomach.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Elbowing Andras felt like punching a stone wall, but despite the sudden pain in his arm, he heard a soft grunt, and the grip around his neck lessened."
        else:
            "Elbowing Andras felt like punching a stone wall, and had similar results. Rowan felt his arm explode in pain, and he was certain he injured it in the process. But despite that, he heard a soft grunt, and the grip around his neck lessened."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "light_damage")
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
        show andras angry at midright with moveinright
        "Seizing the opportunity, he pushed Andras off him and quickly put some distance between them. He put his hand on the sword and waited for Andras to make a move."
        " The moment dragged on. Andras cracked his neck, his eyes burning a hole in Rowans skull. Finally, he spoke up, in a low, deadly tone."
        an "Really, Rowan?"
        an "Growing a spine suddenly? Do you think that a stupid display like this will somehow inspire these men? Bring them hope?"
        an "A quick reminder then."
        show andras angry at center with moveinright
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        "Andras turned his head to the prisoners. Rowan saw his gaze fall on a small girl. She scuttled back."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Andras, dont-"
        "He didnt even manage to get the warning out. Without any theatrics, Andras simply raised his fist, and brought it down."
        show bg8 with sshake
        show bg8 with redflash
        "A red pentagram came crashing down on the girl. Blood splattered everywhere, and screams filled the dungeon. Not the girls  Rowan saw her skull crushed almost instantly. A swift, brutal death."
        show bg8 with redflash
        show andras displeased at center with dissolve
        an "So fragile. I continue to be amazed you were able to withstand it Rowan."
        show andras displeased at midright with moveoutright
        an "Now, as much as Id love to break most of the bones in your body, I know Jezera wouldnt stop bitching if I harmed her prized toy without good reason."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        show andras happy at midright with dissolve
        an "So instead, Ill let you pick three people here for me to make an example of."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
        an "Do take your time, if you want, but have them prepared by your departure at the end of the week."
        hide andras with moveoutleft
        "Rowan could almost hear himself grind his teeth, but he didnt say anything as Andras passed him by. This was not the time. This was not the place."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveoutright
        "With heavy heart  and burning anger- he picked the three most sickly looking people, and quickly departed the dungeons, leaving the screams and lamentations of the prisoners behind."
        $ change_prisoners(-4)
        return

label andrasHumilateSex:

$ rowanGaySex += 1

if serveChoice == 4:
    "He already sold his soul out to them. There was no turning back. He couldnt turn back or doubt, or else the mounting guilt will catch up to him and crush him into powder."
    "Perhaps putting all the blame on Andras will bring him some peace of mind, even if only a little"

if serveChoice == 2:
    "One bad word, one wrong move, and hell find himself in that cell again, left to either rot or go insane from the isolation. His insides twisted at the mere thought. He couldnt let that happen. No matter what."

if serveChoice == 1:
    "His position was still precarious. He had to play it safe Even it meant publicly humiliating himself in front of everybody."
else:

    "His wifes life was o the line. As long as he kept doing whatever the twins demand of him, theyll leave her alone."
    "Humiliation was a small price to pay for her safety."

ro "Im sorry everyone. Its true."
ro "Im a weak, pathetic bitch who cant protect anyone. Not myself... Not my wife Not the people that depended on me"
ro "I I let myself be captured, and now I have to do whatever they tell me."
ro "Im sorry. I really am."

an "Good. Good!"

"Andras hand traveled south and groped his ass. The humiliation would not stop there. And the former people of Rosaria would all bear witness to it. He could almost see the light of hope die in their eyes."

an "Dont stop there! Tell them everything Rowan! All your sins! Show them what a sissy bitch you are!"

"Andras tore the pants off his body, and pushed Rowan against the cell with force. Held firm by his iron embrace, the hero moaned weakly."

ro "I- I"

an "Out with it!"

ro "I had the orcs raid your villages. Capture you- your families- Aah!"

"Something was forced into his ass. A wet finger, soon followed by another  and another. He cried out from the sudden pain, but his voice was drowned out by Andras bellowing laughter."

an "Thats right, show them what you are! A toy to the demons!"
an "Keep talking, Rowan!"

"His fingers started to piston in and out of his ass, making him whimper. He could barely get the words out."

ro "I- pillaged abbeys, enslaving priests. I l-let Cliohna turn them into mindless puppets-"

if goal2_completed == True:
    ro "I delivered Raeve Keep right into their  ah! - hands. I handed them Helayna, who thought the world of me..."
    an "And what a fine slut she proved to be!"

ro "Ah!"

"Andras pulled his fingers out suddenly. Rowan felt the demon change his position, his hands now placed on Rowans hips. A feeling of dread raised within him, as realization dawned."

ro "Andras, dont-!"


scene cg314 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg314
show andras smirk behind cg314
pause 3

"His cries of protests were cut short as he felt something long and hard pushed straight up his ass!"

ro "Aaaah!"

"He felt Andras cock pushed in deep, all while he was still pressed against the cell bars. All while the people of Rosaria still watched, frozen with horror. Fear. Despair. Disgust. All mixed together into a disgusting cocktail he never thought hed taste."
"He looked away. He couldnt bear it. This was too much-"

an "Dont close your eyes! Look at them! Look at the people you swore to protect!"
an "Look at them!!!"

ro "Aaah!"

"Andras grabbed his hair and violently yanked it back. He held him in that position, pointing his face at the people of the other side of the bars."
" Tentatively, Rowan opened his eyes."
"He would not forget this image anytime soon."

an "Ha ha ha ha! Amazing! Your ass is great Rowan!"
an "I should be fucking it more often, dont you think?"

"He grumbled something in response. He cried again as Andras slapped his back."

an "Answer me when I talk to you!"

ro "Y-yes! You should fuck it more often!"

"He tried to ignore the paralyzing pain, tried to ignore this massive dick inside of him. But what he couldnt ignore, was how despite the brutality of his fucking, Andras was hitting this one spot up his ass-"

ro "Aaah!"

"He just couldnt help it. Violent pleasure mixed in with pain and humiliation. His dick strained against his pants, painfully erect."
"They noticed. Goddess, he saw them notice. The sympathy disappeared from eyes one by one, as they realized what was going on. As they realized that Rowan Blackwell, the Hero of Rosaria, was enjoying getting fucked in the ass by a demon."

an "Ha ha! Arent their faces amazing? Look at the girl in front! She looks like shes about to cry!"

ro "Im so-orry, I have no cho-oo-ice, aah!"

"She didnt believe him. They didnt believe him. And he didnt believe himself either. He couldve done a hundred things differently to avoid this situation. He choose to do none of them."
"Because some part of him wanted Andras to demean him like this. Some sick part of him he didnt quite understand, wanted all of this to happen."

ro "A-andras, ple-ease!"

an "Whats that? Begging for mercy?"
an "As if that ever worked, haha!"

" Not that his desires mattered to the red demon. Andras took what he wanted. He always did. And right now, he wanted Rowan squirming beneath his dick, and Rowans only choice here was whether he would let his voice out, or if he tried to preserve the last shreds of his dignity."

menu:
    "Start moaning. No point pretending anymore.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        ro "Aaaa-ah! Aaaah! A-aH!"
        "There was no point pretending anymore. None at all. He let his voice raise high, above the sounds of fucking, above even Andras laughter."
        an "Hahaha! Thats a nice voice you have there!"
        if alexiaAndrasSex > 0:
            an "You bring your wife to shame with it!"
        an "Come on, bitch! Higher!"
        ro "AAAAH!"
        "He screamed as loud as he could, as Andras suddenly rammed his dick all the way in, as deep as possible."
    "Just take it in silence.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He didnt have it in him to resist anymore, but the least he could do, was not give in completely."
        "He whimpered pathetically as Andras kept pounding his asshole, but despite his continuous gloating, he refused to raise his voice."
        an "Why so silent now Rowan? Wheres your usual fire? Hahaha!"
        "He wasnt certain why  it didnt in any way diminish his humiliation. But somehow, knowing he still could usher at least this tiny bit of resistance It made the whole experience more bearable."
        "And yet, despite his earlier conviction, he couldnt help but cry out as Andras suddenly rammed his dick all the way in, as deep as he could."

an "Nn-aaaah! Take it!"
an "Take my cum Rowan!"

"He braced himself, trying to relax his backside as Andras kept pushing in, pumping him full of semen. He couldnt say what was warmer  the seed up his asshole, or his ears when he heard the prisoners start whispering between themselves..."

an "Hahaha! How do you like it Rowan? Enjoying yourself?"

"A sudden feeling of emptiness brought him back to reality. Andras pulled out, his cum slowly seeping out of Rowans stretched anus. Absentmindedly, he gave a small nod, if only out of fear of what would happen if he tried to be defiant now."

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
show andras happy at midright with dissolve

"That must have pleased the demon, because a moment later, Andras gave him a few almost affectionate pats on the head. Somehow this was the most humiliating part thus far."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

an "Well done Rowan! Well done! I think theyre all sufficiently cowed right now!"

ro "You You did this just to Intimidate them?"

an "What? Ahaha, no, of course not!"
an "I did it because I thought fucking you in the ass in front of them would be fucking great! And Karnas' balls were you tight!"
an "But if I can kill two birds with one stone, then why shouldnt I?"

"If not the context of the situation, Rowan might have burst out laughing at the mind numbing-simplicity of the male twin. But now All he managed was one last tired look at the whispering prisoners."
"None of them would dream of escaping now Of that he was certain."

$ rowanAndrasSex += 1
return






label jezera_slave_reward:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"As a peasant turned general, Rowan always wondered  how did the nobles do that? "
"How were they able to just Toss the life of their soldiers away, without any apparent forethought, or visible guilt after the fact, once their stupidity inadvertently kills thousands of people?"
"But as he was now staring at the small stack of files he ordered compiled after his last sacking of the Rosarian villages, he was starting to understand. He reached out for the one on the top, and read:"
"Prisoner number R034. Name: Annette. Age: 17. Occupation: Daughter of a carpenter. Measurements: 78/65/88. Noticeable traits: Pretty face. Child bearing hips."
"And so on, and so on..."

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"Numbers. Dry descriptions, without a face attached to them. And their final fate would be now be decided by him, with a few strokes of a pencil. The cruel banality of evil."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"With a resigned sigh, he moved to the bottom of the page."
"Recommended assignment: ______________ "

menu:
    "Kitchen help.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
        "An easy job, or as least as easy as anybody could receive in Castle Bloodmeen."
    "Manual labour.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        "She had to learn something from her father. Skordred would have use of her."
    "Orc relief toy.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_morale(10)
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        "A pretty face was hard to come by, after all"

    "Monster breeding." if castle.buildings["pit"].lvl >= 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        "With hips like that, it shouldnt be too painful for her to serve in the pens Probably."

"He signed the file, then put it away and reached for the next one."

je "Working hard, I see."

show jezera happy at midleft with moveinleft
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright

ro "Funny how the bards always omit the paperwork that comes with both saving and conquering the world."

show jezera happy at center with moveinleft

je "Never trust a man whose craft primarily revolves around telling pretty, made-up stories-"

ro "Indeed."

je "-which is why I am happy to know you proved not to be one of such men."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinright
show jezera happy at midright with moveoutright

"Trailing her finger up his arm, Jezera walked past him. A moment later, he felt her arms close around him. Her breath gently tickled his cheek, making his stiffen. "

je "As I expected, you are proving to be an invaluable asset Rowan. I have not been blind to the work youre doing in Rosaria."

ro "Im only doing what is expected of me."

je "Oh, dont be so modest. And insincere."

"Her hands traveled further south, grasping at his chest possessively."

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

je "I know it hasnt been easy for you, going after your countrymen like that. They used to look up to you. Tell high tales of your exploits. And now youve"

"A heavy pause followed. enslaved was such a dirty word "

je "Now youve granted them a new purpose in life! A better purpose, a better role!"
je "No longer will they be worked to death by for nobles who care little for their well being!"

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

ro "Seriously, Jezera?"

je "Oh, I know their current situation is not that much better, but trust me, it is only a temporary arrangement. Once our position is secured, my sweet hero, well discuss how well keep treating them."

if serveChoice == 4:
    "He sighed again, and threw the paper on his desk. They endeavored to bring down a cruel society that cared not for the people it was supposed to protect, and they started with widespread raiding and kidnapping."
else:

    "He sighed again, and threw the paper on his desk. Did she honestly believe they were creating a better society this way? Impossible. She had to be at least somewhat self-aware."
    "But its not like he could point that out. Besides, as long as he breathed, their little project was doomed to fail anyway."

ro "A temporary arrangement For the greater good."

je "Exactly! Im glad you understand."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Or at least, that you try to understand. I know how it is Rowan The mind knows one thing, while the heart"

"Her slender palm traveled to the left side of his chest, and she put him in what almost could be a reassuring embrace, if the person giving it was not a ruthless tyrant."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je " The heart has its own set of truths and refuses to bend to our desires."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "So lets deal with that treacherous heart of yours shall we? Right here Right now."
je "Drop the act, and stop trying to play strong. Allow yourself a moment of respite."
je "Relax, and trust your Mistress. If theres anything she can do to alleviate that heavy feeling in your heart You need only to ask."

menu:
    "Ask for better treatment for Rosarian slaves.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Lady Jezera, I am not the one who requires a moment of respite. These people are."
        "He pointed out to the pile of papers on his desk. Prisoner number R034 Annette. He couldnt give back her freedom. But at least he could make her life somewhat bearable."
        ro "I understand the primary appeal of slave labour is precisely that we do not have to concern ourselves with silly little things like wages or decent living conditions, and that our position is still precarious, but"
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
        ro "But I feel like theyll always be some excuse to put that matter off."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        ro "I joined you precisely to improve the situation of Rosarian peasantry. If we have to force them slave for us, then so be it, but at the very least we can treat them decently while were at it!"
        "He didnt see her face, but he could bet his wedding ring Jezeras eyes were rolling so hard they threatened to pop out. The tired sighed that followed as she took her hands away only confirmed his suspicions."
        show jezera displeased at center with moveinright
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright
        je "I suppose. What in particular would you see us do?"
        show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
        ro "For starters, can Andras PLEASE stop murdering people for no reason?"
        show jezera happy at center with dissolve
        je "Very well. What next? Should I ask the sun to rise in the west? Turn the moon green?"
        if castle.buildings['sanctum'].lvl >= 1:
            je "Have Xzaratl take on vows of chastity?"
        ro "A simple no would suffice."
        je "You really should know better by now, my hero."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        show jezera displeased at center with dissolve
        ro "Then well start with warm three times a day, meals and 7 hours of sleep. Thats more than we were getting in the army."
        je "Sounds like a waste of resources to me, but you did capture them. Its only fair for you to take responsibility."
        je "I trust you will take care of the paperwork?"
        ro "Of course."
        je "Then I will take my leave."
        ro "You have my thanks, Lady Jezera."
        show jezera displeased at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        je "I know, Im amazing. But Rowan..."
        show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        je "Do think about yourself every once in a while, will you? This self-sacrificial nature of yours is awfully uninteresting."
        show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
        ro " Ill keep that in mind."
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)

        return
    "Return the sweet talk, to get into her good graces.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        ro "There is no need for you to go out of your way to reward me, Lady Jezera. Despite the difficulties, to see our dream slowly come to fruition is a reward in itself."
        ro "Though I will concede your company is much appreciated. It makes the paperwork almost bearable."
        "Her delighted laugh ringed in his ears, while her hands continued to travel across his chest, checking his every muscle. Like a princess who just got back her favorite doll, and wished to inspect every nook and cranny."
        je "Almost bearable? Oh Rowan, you have the best compliments."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        je "But you shouldnt just shower me with gifts and praises like that, my hero. They might make me grow indulgent."
        je "They might make me start hungering for more of your attention."
        je "Awaken something in me "
        show rowan necklace shock at midright with moveoutright
        show jezera happy at center with moveinright
        "In a single swoop, she was in front of him  sitting on his lap, her face close to his. Her purple eyes shone brightly, just as her smile did. Her fangs have a predatory edge to what Rowan believed was supposed to be a playful expression."
        je "Oh Rowan..."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        if escapeBlameSelf == True or delane_status == "free":
            je "You do err at times, but I am happy to see you put in the effort."
            je "Really happy"
        else:
            je "Always putting out when it matters You really are my most precious possession."
        "She kissed him suddenly, forcefully, biting him on the lip. Driven by instinct, his hands reached for her hips-"
        show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
        "Jezera slapped them away with lightning speed, her joyful laugh once more filling the room."
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        je "No touching! You had your chance to ask your mistress for a reward, but instead, you chose to pour more honey into her ears."
        je "And now... I think I will be using your mouth some more today."
        show jezera happy at center with dissolve
        "Her dressed disappeared from view as Jezera casually took it off and tossed it to the side. Two perfect orbs greeted Rowans eyes, with small, pointed nipples that begged for attention."
        if NTR == True:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            "A soft voice in the back of his head asked him: What would Alexia think if she saw you now? He tried to quiet it. And failed."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "Lick em."
        "-a quick, harsh command-"
        je "You know you want to."
        "-followed by a sweet whisper, right into Rowans ear."
        menu:
            "Do it.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump jezLick
            "Hesitate. You shouldnt be doing this to Alexia.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                show jezera displeased at center with dissolve
                je "Well?"
                "He turned his head away, ashamed. He shouldnt have let her get this close"
                ro " Its not right."
                je "What do you mean its not right! Is it-"
                je "Is it because of Alexia? Suddenly remembering youre a married man?"
                show jezera happy at center with dissolve
                je "Oh, Rowan, Rowan, Rowan"
                "She ran her fingers through his hair, in what was almost an affectionate gesture."
                je "Youre such a sweet lover"
                show jezera happy at midleft with moveoutleft
                show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
                je "I suppose I cant blame you for trying to be faithful. I wouldnt want my most valuable servant to develop a habit of betraying the women he loves."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                je "And now that I think of it..."
                show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                "She folded her arms beneath her breast, and pushed her orbs upwards."
                je "I do have two of these. I guess its only prudent you and Alexia share them."
                je "Maybe not today, but at some point. Look forward to it, my sweet hero."
                hide jezera with moveoutleft
                show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
                "And just like that, she was out of the room."
                "Her dress still on his desk."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                ro "(I just hope the staff wont start talking about her leaving my study like this)"
                $ jezeraDress = True
                return
            "Politely, but firmly, ask her to stop distracting you and let you work.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show rowan necklace angry at center with moveinright
                show jezera displeased at midright with moveoutright
                ro "Jezera"
                "He seized her hands, finally putting an end to her groping. Did that woman have no concept of personal space?"
                ro "I appreciate the attention, but need I remind you Im a married man?"
                show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
                je "I do seem to vaguely recall that fact."
                ro "You should, since as it happens the woman I am married to - love of my life, remember? - is being kept prisoner by you and your brother."
                show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
                ro "So unless I proved myself enough for you to finally remove these bloody amulets, and maybe allow my wife some freedom of movement outside the castle, Id rather just focus on my work."
                "He heard a pouting hmph!, behind him, and the demoness took her hands away."
                show jezera happy at center with moveinright
                show rowan necklace angry at midright with moveoutright
                "When she appeared before him again, it was as if the pleasant smile never left her face."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                je "You tell it as they were only a bother to you. What about the communication they provide!"
                ro "Useful for me, not so for my wife."
                if NTR == True:
                    show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
                    show jezera displeased at center with dissolve
                    ro "I do not know if you can send images through them, but if yes, I can only imagine Andras primarily usage for it is to send my wife the outline of his junk."
                    je "It does sound like something he would do."
                    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                else:
                    show jezera displeased at center with dissolve
                ro "So how about it?"
                je "..."
                je "I shall keep that in mind, but we still have a long road ahead of us. You have to be patient my sweet hero."
                ro "Of course."
                "She continued to observe his reactions, and he held his gaze firm. For a short moment, it seemed like Jezera was starting to feel uncomfortable under it."
                "Perhaps she was starting to realize that a man who had no trouble enslaving the very people he swore to protect, and who cared not for her feminine charms, would not be so easy to control."
                show jezera happy at center with dissolve
                "But the moment passed, and soon enough her posture once more projected confidence and power. The Lady of the castle An act, nothing more."
                je "Do not worry Rowan. Serve us well, and you will be rewarded. With you by our side, we can reshape the world as we desire."
                show jezera happy at edgeleft with moveoutleft
                je "Dont overwork yourself, and remember  my doors are always open for you."
                hide jezera with moveoutleft
                ro " Of course."
                $ castle.treasury += 20
                return
            "Enough teasing! Throw her against the desk and fuck her.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                "He placed his hands over hers, and looked up to give her his most benevolent smile."
                ro "Youre right, there is something my Mistress can do for me."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                show jezera displeased at center with dissolve
                "He rose up suddenly, pulling her to him. The surprised demoness offered almost no resistance, and Rowan threw her at the table, his earlier paperwork sent flying."
                ro "My mistress can stop being such a tease, and start putting out."
                "For a moment  just a short moment  he saw the cold fury enter her eyes. But it was gone just as quickly as it appeared, hidden behind her usual, cocky smile."
                show jezera happy at center with dissolve
                je "Oooh, someones feeling domineering today. "
                je "Whatever will I do! How can I stop this violent man?"
                "She spread her legs invitingly, her voice taking a dramatic undertone as she pressed the back of her hand against her forehead, like a damsel in distress."
                show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
                je "Oh woe is me! I guess I have no choice but to allow him ravage me! Allow him to plow me like a common street whore!"
                if get_actor_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence') >= 5:
                    je "I can only lay down, and take it like his slut of a wife takes my brothers cock!"
                "He grit his teeth in fury. That damn slut-!"
                show jezera happy at center with dissolve
                "But she wasnt resisting at all, and it made him hesitate. It was almost as if she was inviting him to make some stupid move... "
                menu:
                    "Fuck her right here, right now.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        $ jezDenialSex = True
                        jump jezDenialSexScene
                    "Dont play into her hand.":

                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        show jezera displeased at center with dissolve
                        ro "No You will allow me nothing."
                        if get_actor_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence') >= 5:
                            ro "And you will refrain from further comments about my wife."
                        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                        ro "I think Ive proven myself enough, and its high time you start treating me like an equal."
                        show jezera happy at center with dissolve
                        je "Like an equal, you say? Oh, my sweet hero, you know I like you"
                        if escapeBlameSelf == True or delane_status == "free":
                            je "But your record is far from spotless."
                        else:
                            je "But our work has only begun."
                        show rowan necklace shock at edgeright with moveoutright
                        show jezera neutral at center with dissolve
                        "With a snap of her fingers, magical tethers shot out from all around them, binding Rowan and forcing him away from the demoness. Jezera closed her legs, got up, and ostentatiously removed an invisible speck of dust from her shoulder."
                        show rowan necklace angry at edgeright with dissolve
                        show jezera happy at center with dissolve
                        je "But I do hear you my hero. And truth be told You know I wouldnt mind getting a bit more Intimate with you."
                        je "But first, lets focus on solidifying our hold on Rosaria, shall we? Once it falls... Then we can talk."
                        show jezera displeased at center with dissolve
                        ro "You mean once I take it for you."
                        show jezera happy at center with dissolve
                        je "Once you help us take it. With our soldiers. Our spies. And our magic."
                        je "My sweet hero, Ill pretend this little outburst of yours never happened, but be a dear and dont forget your place, would you? Id hate to have to discipline you."
                        if NTR == True:
                            je "Especially since, as always, Andras would insist I let him punish Alexia in your stead, which I find awfully Primitive."
                        "She circled her finger, and Rowan growled as he felt himself being forced down into his chair. The magical strings went under his arm and wrapped both his chest and the back of the chair."
                        show jezera happy at midleft with moveoutleft
                        show rowan necklace angry at midright with moveinright
                        "Then they circled around his desk, and with a screeching sound, pulled him to it."
                        je "Now as much as Id enjoy toying with you further, I do believe you have work to do."
                        je "Dont let me occupy you any further. Ta ta!"
                        hide jezera with moveoutleft
                        "She left him alone with his papers, his wounded pride, and cold, boiling anger in his heart."
                        "He would get her In due time."
                        return


label jezLick:

$ PostRaidingJezeraHandjob = True


scene cg421 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg421
pause 3

"Hungrily, he started sucking on her breasts, starting from the left, and agonizing Jezera forbade him from reaching for the other."
"His efforts were rewarded with a soft, joyous chuckle, so common whenever Jezera was pleased with him."

je "Thats right Worship your mistress nipples. Suck em. Lick em. You can even use your teeth, if you want to."

"He did just that, evoking a moan of delight from the demoness. Her voice ringed in his ears  a beautiful melody she magnanimously bestowed upon him."

je "Yesss Thats right Rowan Youre doing a wonderful job. Now the other."

"He followed her lead, feeling her warmth, basking in her perfume. Damn it, why did she not allow him to touch her!"

je "Such a good servant you are And so selfless too"

"Her body curved erotically as she clung to him, her sweet whispers never ceasing."

je "A bit too selfless even"

"Rowan gasped in surprise as her hand suddenly grabbed his crotch. His dick was already painfully erect, there was no way Jezera did not feel it earlier."

je "A heart can be a difficult guide, Rowan. I think you would be much happier if you listened to this little guy more often."


scene cg422 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg422
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg422
pause 3

"She continued to fondle him through his pants, making him moan in desire. Her fingers started to undo his buckle deftly, and soon enough, his cock sprung forth, growing from beneath her touch."

je "See how hard you are? "

"Jezera poked it with a smile on her face, making Rowan inhale sharply."

je "See how much you desire me? How much you want me? "
je "And yet you did not ask me to take care of it."
je "Was it because you hoped I would service you of my own accord, hmmm? Or do you still lie to yourself, that it is not something you desire?"
je "Be honest with yourself for once Rowan. Tell me this is what you wanted. Tell me this is what you hoped would happen the moment I walked through that door."

menu:
    "Admit that you did.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I did. Goddess, I did. You drive me crazy Jezera."
        je "I know. And I plan to keep doing it."
    "Avert your gaze, say nothing.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        je "Too ashamed to say it? Oh, Rowan If I didnt have you kissing my tits, I mightve gotten mad here"
        je "But this one time Ill give you a pass."

show cg423 with dissolve
pause 1.5
show cg424 with dissolve
pause 1.5

"Her mouth found his, locking their lips in a passionate kiss while her fingers gripped his cock. She started to gyrate her hips, moving her body up and down, with her fingers still locked around his phallus."
"The tip of his cock kept brushing against her lower lips, against the skin of her stomach, teasing him, but never allowing him to come even close to experience the warmth of her pussy lips."

ro "Jezera-"

je "Shh Not today, my sweet hero"

if jezeraIntroSex == True:
    je "Youre doing well But if you want me to let you in again, youll have to do better than a few villages."
else:

    "Youre doing well But if you want me to let you in, youll have to do better than a few villages."


"There would be no negotiating with her in this regard, not that Rowan had it in him to try and push the issue. He focused his attention on her breasts, on her lips, kissing and licking to please the woman that  at the moment  was literally holding him by the balls."
"And as long as he was playing nice It really didnt sound that bad"
"Locked in her embrace, the two of them continued their caresses. And even though Jezera kept teasing him about wanting to use him for her own pleasure, she did not shy from showering him with affection."
"More than once, she had him stop his ministrations, just so she could focus on playing with his cock. Tease his tip gently, or fondle the base enthusiastically."
"But her eyes never left his own, and she would not allow him to look away either. She wanted to see him come. Wanted to see him climax beneath her fingers."
"And it didnt take long for that to happen."

show cg424 with sshake
show cg424 with sshake
show cg425 with flash
pause 3

ro "Nn-aaah!"

"She laughed happily as she saw his face twist in ecstasy. She jerked his cock away from her body, so the seed would not land on her - and obviously ended on him. But he couldnt even be mad at this."

show cg426 with dissolve
pause 1.5

je "Enjoyed yourself?"

ro "Y-yes, Mistress."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
show jezera naked happy at midleft with dissolve

"Satisfied with his answer, she gave him one last kiss and climbed off him. As she grabbed her dress, she stopped for a moment to appreciate her handiwork."



je "Ah I almost feel bad about wasting it like that."



je "Perhaps next time Ill bring a slave for you to finish in."

ro "I feel like theres like a simpler solution here"

show jezera naked at edgeleft with moveoutleft

"She flashed him a cheeky smile headed for the exit, not bothering put the dress on. Her ass swayed before his eyes, and he almost missed her parting words."

je "Maybe there is Keep up the good work my sweet hero, and maybe Ill consider it..."

$ avatar.corruption += 5
$ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
return

label jezDenialSexScene:

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"If this was a trap, it was a damn enticing one. A sweet smile, parted legs, and an overall aura of submission that could not be natural. Mocking remarks aside, everything about Jezera screamed Take me."

"Take me. Ravish me. Claim me. Fuck me. Fuck me. Fuck me!"

show jezera happy at center with dissolve
show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve

"It was too much to bear."

"Without another thought, he unbuckled his pants, making his erect cock spring forth. Jezera made a loud Ooooooooooh!, and ran her finger along the side of it."

je "So big! It will split me apart!"

ro "Enough with the chatter, Jezera. Open wide."


scene cg427 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg427
show rowan necklace angry behind cg427
pause 3

"She prepared another mocking remark, only to have it cut off midway as Rowan mercilessly thrust into her!"

je "Ah, so rough! Rowan, I never suspected you had it in you!"

"Thats what you get for teasing me all the time, he thought, but he did not grace her with a response. Instead, he started to move hips with vigor, pushing into her without any consideration for her demoness."
"Finally, he got to enjoy that tight pussy of hers. All he had to do was cut through all that teasing bullshit of hers and get straight to the point, straight to the fucking."

je "Yes! Fuck me! Fuck me harder! Harder!"

show cg428 with dissolve
pause 1.5
show cg429 with dissolve
pause 1.5

"Her jeering moans chafed his ears, even though he did his best to ignore them. He redoubled his efforts to silence the demoness, but all that got him was further laughter."
"Perhaps later, he would regret his hasty decision. But he couldnt care less about later now. In this moment, all that mattered was painting Jezeras whorish hole white with his seed."

je "Thats right, fuck me, my stud! Please your mistress!"

ro "This is not your circus Jezera, its- ngh?"

show cg429 with redflash

"Something was wrong. He felt the pressure rising in his crotch, but only for it to- to hit a wall of sorts."
"He looked down. A blue ribbon was tied around the base of his penis."

ro "You-!"


scene cg430 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg430
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg430
pause 3

"Her legs tightened around his hips and pushed him further into her tight hole, making him lose his train of thought as another moan escaped his lips. His cock pulsated with pleasure, but Jezera's spell denied him his much needed release."

je "Whats wrong Rowan? Cat got your tongue?"

ro "Stop-"

"He tried to pull out, only for further tethers to jump out of Jezeras fingers, tightening around his body, around his neck."

je "Oh, Ill stop when I want to stop. You, on the other hand, should do anything but that."
je "Keep thrusting Rowan. Make your mistress cum."

"His anger rose, only to be met, and defeated by, the combined efforts of the numbing pressure in his balls and the dangerous tightening of the thread around his neck. She wouldnt hurt him Probably not."
"But he needed release, and Jezeras wet pussy still squeezed around his cock. His body told him to keep fucking, even if his mind knew it would be of no use."
"In the end, his mind failed to provide a way out, so instinct took over. He started to once again push into the demoness, thrusting enthusiastically, without the earlier roughness, but with twice the need."

je "Ooooh~, thats better!"
je "Its so nice to have a reminder of why I keep you around."

ro "-its  AAH!"

"The tether around his dick tightened, causing him to shout out in pain. Jezeras cold stare dispelled all doubts that it might have been unintentional."

je "I think youve said enough today, my sweet hero. So how about you keep quiet for a moment here, and listen to what your Mistress has to say."

"Her foot kicked from behind, ordering him to resume thrusting. He complied, partially of fear, but mostly out of vain hope shell finally let him find relief."

je "I do not mind that rebellious streak of yours, I really dont. I did not spend months orchestrating your capture just to gain a spineless puppet incapable of acting on her own."

"Thrust. Thrust. Thrust. Damn it, how much longer!"

je "But do not  oooh, yes, thats the spot, keep that tempo! - But do not forget your place. Do not  ah! - forget who you serve."
je "If you want my pussy this badly-"

"Jezera pulled the tether around his neck, causing him to almost fall forward. Knowing better than to oppose her now, he quickly recovered and resumed his movements. "

je "Then I wouldnt mind letting you have it every once in a while But on MY terms."
je "Do you  ah! - understand?"

ro "Y-yes, mistress Jezera!"

"Her pussy tightened, and Jezeras smile grew wider."

je "Again!"

ro "Y-yes, Mistress Jezera, whatever you say!"

je "Again!"

ro "On your terms only-!"

je "Again!"

ro "Ill do whatever you say, just please-"

show cg430 with sshake
show cg430 with sshake
show cg431 with flash
pause 3

"Her body arched and her mouth closed around his, locking them both in a tight embrace as the demoness finally climaxed beneath him."
"He was hoping she would undo the spell, but no- he could still feel the tether around his cock, he could still feel the agonizing pressure that came with it."

je "Mmmmm Well done, my sweet hero. Well done."

scene bg6 with fade
show jezera happy at center with dissolve
show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"She pushed him off her, just as suddenly as he threw her earlier, in what now felt like an eternity before. He allowed himself to fall to his knees, too exhausted to cling to his pride."
"His erect cock swayed in front of his eyes."

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

je "Now You know I am not a cruel woman. I see my string was perhaps A bit too intense for you. I will remove it, and let you cum."
je "And all you have to do is say Im sorry for everything Mistress Jezera. Please let me cum."

menu:
    "Say it.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
        "Halfway through the last words, the string came undone, and slid up his cock. He felt himself explode, waves of ecstasy taking over, as he started cumming all over the place. Some of it got into the carpet. Some at the desk."
        show jezera happy at midleft with moveoutleft
        "Jezera took a step to the side to avoid getting hit by it, and chose to merely watch the spectacle."
        if rowan_shares_room_with_helayna == True:
            je "Ahhh, what a mess. Want me to send Helayna to clean it up? I think she wouldnt mind getting a mouthful of your seed."
        else:
            je "Ahhh, what a mess. Want me to send Alexia down to clean it up?"
        ro "I No, please do not."
        je "She straightened her dress, then bent over to pick up all the stray papers the two of them threw off. She arranged them neatly on his table."
        je "Now, we had our fun, but dont forget to do your job! Work hard!"
        je "Ta ta, my sweet hero!"
    "Dont. Keep a shred of your dignity, if nothing else.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He didnt dare to look up at the demoness. He knew she would not take kindly to his resistance."
        je "Oh? Nothing?"
        je "Have you grown fond of my strings, by any chance?"
        show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        "He saw the blue ribbon break. Half of it returned to her fingers, the rest  further tightened itself around his dick, causing him to gasp in pain."
        je "Then you can keep it! For the remainder of the evening, at the very least."
        "A sheet of paper was put in front of his face. It read Prisoner number R017. Name: Jack. Occupation: ..."
        je "But do get these sorted out will you? Or else well start talking Consequences."
        "He took the sheet of her hands, trying not to look her in the face. He couldnt stand the gloating."
        je "Ah, this was fun. But enough of that. Enjoy your evening Rowan! Ta ta, my sweet hero!"

ro "..."
ro "Fuck..."

$ rowanJezSex += 1

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('nasim_intro', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week==14',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)


label nasim_intro:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show skordred neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "You wanted to see me? Is there an issue with the renovations?"

sk "Na exactly. There is a problem, but na with the castle itself."
sk "A very naggin problem."


show nasim neutral at edgeright with moveinright

nas "Do not speak of me this way, dwarf."
nas "The name is Nasim, and you will address me as Researcher Nasim."

sk "A high name for Cliohnas pantler."

nas "And a low insult from a member of a lowly race."

show skordred neutral at skorright with moveoutright
show nasim happy at center with moveinright

nas "But where are my manners. You must be Master Blackwell! An honour to meet you."
nas "Researcher Nasim. I am one of the wizards who work with Cliohna on making sense of the Castles extensive - and poorly maintained - archives."

ro "An apprentice of hers, then?"

show nasim neutral at center with dissolve

nas " Master Blackwell, please."
nas "My area of expertise includes, though is not limited to: Earth Elemental Magic, Energy Field Manipulation, Hexes, Rune Analysis, Rune Crafting, Mental Barriers, Charm Countermeasures-"
nas "- Divination and Antidivination Protections, elf Stasis Magic, goblin Shaman Rituals, restorative alchemy with focus on anti-toxins, Abjurations, and recently-"

show nasim happy at center with dissolve

nas "Chaos Magic and Transformations!"

show nasim neutral at center with dissolve

nas "While it is true I work under Mistress Cliohna - and consider doing so quite the privilege - apprentice is hardly the proper term here."

"Rowan sneaked a quick look at Skordred. The head builder had a face of pure marble. "
"Having served who knows how many generations of Demon Lords, Nasim could hardly be the most stuck up person he ever got to work with."

ro "Quite the portfolio."

show nasim happy at center with dissolve

nas "Usually I wouldnt boast, but-"

show nasim neutral at center with dissolve

ro "So mind telling me why exactly you two are wasting my time?"

nas " I assure you Master Blackwell, I am no less agog as to why Skordred has ordered you here. All I ask of him is to make a small adjustment to his digging schedule, and hes being obstinate!"

ro "What adjustment? And why?"

nas "I suppose some context is necessary."

nas "As I already mentioned, recently my primary subject of research has been the practical application of chaos magic in the form of transformations, both in inanimate objects and living human beings."
nas "And just yesterday, as I was cataloguing the castles old records with some of the other students, we stumbled upon a truly marvellous discovery! "

show nasim happy at center with dissolve

nas "A diary of one of the castles earlier librarians, and in it, schematics for a special chamber built deep beneath castle Bloodmeen, by the orders of the demon lord Talmath!"
nas "If the schematics are accurate, and I have every reason to believe them so, Talmath wanted to create special nexus for gathering chaos energies, one of the few present in Solanse! I believe the nexus was indeed finished, and later used to-"

show nasim neutral at center with dissolve

nas "Well, If the records are accurate I suppose it would be primarily used for the creation of somewhat grotesque female sex slaves, as Lord Talmath is well known to be quite fond of improbable proportions, especially around the chest and the backside-"

show nasim happy at center with dissolve

nas "But according to the schematics, that would be only a fraction of the chambers true power! If we were to find it and restore it to its former glory, we could progress our understanding of Alteration by millennia!"
nas "Magic almost exclusive to the Gods themselves might be within our grasp, Lord Blackwell! Permanent body modifications! Grafting functional limbs! Chimerism! Gender Reassignment! Therianthropy!"

show nasim neutral at center with dissolve

nas " Which is why I politely asked for the dwarf to dig it out. And hes being difficult about it!"

sk "And I keep telling ye, Im not going to dig straight for yer fairytale chamber! Its not practical!"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Fairytale chamber? Might it not exist?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

sk "Who knows? Wasnt around when ah came here. The castle has been destroyed and rebuilt countless times, a large portion of it still remains in ruins."
sk "Which is why I have a precise plan on what is gettin restored first. If ye want us to dig straight to where the pantler boy is pointin at, I would have to pull people from other jobs, and thats gonna to cost us."

nas "How does a dwarf fail at digging deep- You know what, never mind, just make it happen you vertically challenged simpleton! I cant progress my research without it!"
nas "Master Blackwell, I assure you the chamber exists, and that the research boost from it will far outweigh adjusting the renovation schedule."

ro "I will be the one to judge that, Nasim."

nas " Of course."
nas "Then if youll excuse me, Master Blackwell, Id like to return to my research now. You can find me in the library if you have further questions. I bid you a good day."

hide nasim with moveoutright

ro "Charming fellow."
ro "Has he been causing other trouble?"

sk "Eh, na that I know of. The Masters seem to like him for some reason? He mostly keeps to the library, I think."

ro "A small blessing then, I have enough on my plate as it is. Keep me informed, will you?"

sk "Aye. If its any consolation, ya can just ignore him. That chamber doesnt seem to be that deep in Well probably get to it in a year anyway."

ro "I am sure he wont mind waiting."

if serveChoice != 4:
    hide skordred with moveoutright
    ro "(And I dont plan to stick around for that long.)"

$ nasimAvailable = True
$ castle.buildings["nasim_chamber"].available = True
$ castle.buildings["nasim_chamber"].max_lvl = 1

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('xzaratl_s_advances', triggers="week_end", conditions=("castle.buildings['sanctum'].lvl >= 1", 'week >=4'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1,
        priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg23")


    event('trip_to_library', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 7',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority='pr_ruler_high')


    event('goblin_family_dinner', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 4',), group='ruler_event', depends=('learning_about_goblins',), run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg19")


    event('problem_squad', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 4', "castle.morale < 70", "castle.buildings['barracks'].troops >= 10"), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

    event('poisoned', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)





label xzaratl_s_advances:



$ XzaratlSeenRowanAlexiaRoom = False

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"Rowan kept tapping his foot, trying to gather his thoughts after his recent encounter with the new cubi mistress."
"Not wanting to interrupt him, Alexia stared out of the window, watching the newly settled demons explore the castles outer walls."
" She squinted her eyes, unsure if they were playing tricks on her."

al "Rowan, one of the succubi is jumping up and down, waving at me. "

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeright with dissolve

al "And I think shes shouting my name?"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

ro "Four arms? Asymmetrical horns? "

al "I think so."

ro "That would be Xzaratl. Its her coven that joined us recently."

al "I believe Ive seen her before, watching me from afar. Never introduced herself, though."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeright with dissolve

al " Shes {b}still{/b} waving at me."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve

al "Shes quite lively, isnt she?"

ro "Thats one way to put it."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

al " And now shes walking to the front gates. I think shes planning to visit us."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with moveinright

"Rowan sighed, and pinched the bridge of his nose. Alexia walked up to him, and placed a hand on his shoulder."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

al "Should I be worried Rowan? Are we in danger?"

if RowanXzaratlDominantStart == True:
    ro "I dont know. Maybe? I tried to set some boundaries when we first met. She broke through them like a battering ram."
    al "Not the type to take no for an answer?"
    ro "Exactly. She acts friendly, but I dont know."
else:

    ro "I dont think so? She seemed Amicable, when I first met her. At the same time, she doesnt strike me like the type that takes no for an answer."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

al "So how do we handle her?"

ro "Thats what Im trying to figure out."

"He never encountered a demon like that. Never one that seemed so. Honest."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"If it was a trick, it was the best gods damn act he had ever witnessed. And it {i}had{/i} to be a trick. It would be unreal for it {i}not{/i} to be a trick. "

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Then why didnt it feel like one?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro " I dont want to antagonize her. But I dont know what her motives are, and what shes truly capable of. I wont pretend Im not at a disadvantage here - avoiding her would be the safest choice."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

al "You never were one to pick the safest route."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"He grabbed her hand, and smiled sadly. Calculated risk - thats how he liked to think of his strategies. But not every risk was worth taking."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Shes interested in you too. I dont want to put you in danger."
ro " More so than you already are. "

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

"A soft knock interrupted them. Alexia glanced at the door, then smiled at him."

al "Occupational hazard. Wife to a hero of the six realms, and all."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

al "Whatever you decide, Ill do my best to support you."

if alexiaJezObedient or alexiaAndrasObedient or all_actors["alexia"].relation < 30:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    " She didnt sound honest. Not in full. Like she was reciting the words from memory, hoping that giving them form will somehow make them true."
    "He pretended not to notice. For the tenth time today, he wondered if the bond Xzaratl spoke of still existed."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Thank you, Alexia."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

"He stood up, and headed for the door-"

menu:
    "Invite Xzaratl in. Play her game - whatever it is.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Put on your best smile, then. And keep in mind Xzaratl gets a little... Intense."
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
        ro "Also, she might have a dick."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with moveinleft
        show xzaratl happy at edgeleft with moveinleft
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        ro "Xzaratl! What a pleasant surprise. Have you met my wife, Alexia?"
        "Met with Rowans welcoming smile, the demoness took several moments to register what just happened. She stood in the middle of the wide open door, frozen in place."
        "Alexia waved at her."
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeright with moveoutright
        show xzaratl happy at midleft with moveinleft
        xz "Only a thousand times in my dreams."
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
        xz "Oh Alexia, how wonderful to finally meet you! You are just as I imagined!"
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
        xz "Fiery red locks, so full of spirit! Green eyes, wise and compassionate! And a body-"
        xz "Ah, I shouldnt say. I bet Rowan praises it often enough."
        if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            al "He could do it more."
        al "Thats- ah, t-thank you."
        "Already, Xzaratl was holding her hands, grinning from ear to ear. Alexia threw Rowan a short glance. Intense was an understatement."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        al "Im also glad to have finally met you. It isnt often that I see a friendly face here."
        show xzaratl neutral at midleft with dissolve
        xz "I know! Oh, Fair Alexia- I know.."
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace shock at edgeright with dissolve
        xz "Stuck in a cage, pawn in a game played by cruel gods and their heartless servants, helplessly watching as the wheel of history threatens to crush you in its cogs-"
        show xzaratl happy at midleft with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace concerned at edgeright with dissolve
        xz "And yet you remain strong. Like the swordmaiden of Astolde - Unbent and unbroken!"

        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        xz "You are as resolute as you are lovely, Alexia, and I love you for it."
        "Rowan felt a sting in his heart, and he saw Alexia blink away the tears, struggling to keep up her smile. Everything Xzaratl said, always sounded like it came straight from the heart."
        "It {b}had{/b} to be a trick. Why didnt it feel like one?"
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        al "Thats very kind of you to say."
        xz "Its nothing, fair Alexia. I know the walls of Castle Bloodmeen can be cold and suffocating. This place has not seen much love - and very rarely one as strong as yours."
        xz "Yet you mustn't despair, fair Alexia - and you too, gallant Rowan. You must remember what you are fighting for."
        jump letHerIn
    "Keep Xzaratl at a distance. You cant trust her. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Stay back, and put on your best poker face. Xzaratl gets a little intense."
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
        ro "Also, she might have a dick."
        scene bg14 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with moveinright
        show xzaratl happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Xzaratl. Good day to you. What can I do for you?"
        "He opened the door for her, but barred her entry, standing at the entrance. That didnt seem to bother the demoness at all, as she bestowed him with the most radiant of smiles."
        show xzaratl happy at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright
        "Then, discreetly, leaned to the side, trying to peek inside. Rowan took a step to his left, blocking her view."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
        show xzaratl happy at midleft with moveinleft
        xz "Gallant Rowan! Its been too long."
        xz "I apologize for the sudden intrusion, but I thought that maybe, just maybe- you could introduce me to your wife?"
        "He drummed on the door frame. Already, she was stalking her. He could deny her, but there was no guarantee she would leave her alone when he was away."
        "Better now, when he was present. With a sigh, he moved aside, and urged Alexia to come forward."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeright with moveinright
        ro "Xzaratl, my wife, Alexia. Alexia, Xzaratl, mistress of the castle cubi."
        al "Good afternoon."
        "As he asked, Alexia kept herself composed - cold, even."
        show xzaratl aroused at midleft with dissolve
        " And again, that didnt seem to bother Xzaratl at all. The demoness face flushed red, and she visibly struggled not to rush in and embrace her. Her eyes sparkled, as she admired the woman before her."
        xz "Oh Alexia. You are just as I imagined!"
        show xzaratl happy at midleft with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeright with dissolve
        xz "Fiery red locks, so full of spirit! Green eyes, wise and compassionate! And a body-"
        xz "Ah, I shouldnt say. I bet Rowan praises it often enough."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        al "Thats very nice, but I hardly compare with some of the succubi from your coven."
        xz "To the contrary. Fair Alexia, you outclass each and every single one of them."
        show xzaratl neutral at midleft with dissolve
        xz "My sisters do not capture hearts of mortal heroes as you do. None would ever have the strength to endure the same hardships as you do almost every single day."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeright with dissolve
        xz "Stuck in a cage, pawn in a game played by cruel gods and their heartless servants, helplessly watching as the wheel of history threatens to crush you in its cogs-"
        show xzaratl happy at midleft with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
        xz "And yet you remain strong! And yet here you stand, proud and regal! Like the swordmaiden of Astolde - Unbent and unbroken!"

        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeright with dissolve
        xz "You are as resolute as you are lovely, Alexia, and I love you for it."
        "Alexia felt a sting in her heart, and had to blink away the tears. So thats what Rowan meant by Intense. Everything Xzaratl just said, sounded like it came straight from the heart."
        "Words she didnt know she needed to hear. How could this be a trick?"
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        "She felt Rowans hand around her shoulder. She blinked again, and smiled at him."
        al "Im fine. Im fine."
        show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
        ro "Xzaratl, please watch your words."
        al "Im fine, really. That was Nice. If somewhat unexpected."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        xz "Perhaps I spoke out of place - and for that, I apologize. I am still a stranger to you both."
        xz "But it doesnt have to be that way. Gallant Rowan, fair Alexia - I know the walls of Castle Bloodmeen can be cold and suffocating. Sometimes it might seem that only despair dwells in them."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        xz "That is not the case, and you are proof of it. Your love for each other is a beacon of joy, and that shines brightly even here. To think this accursed place could house such a couple-"
        "The demoness bit her lips, and peered into their room again. When she spoke again, her tone was almost pleading."
        xz "Gallant Rowan, fair Alexia, would you- would you allow me to see your love nest? Just this once."
        ro "I assure you it doesnt compare to the Dark Sanctum."
        xz " I can say no ill of the Master Builders skills."
        show xzaratl neutral at midleft with dissolve
        xz "But the Sanctum he made us is just rooms and walls, as any other in this castle. Cold stone, sculpted to perfection by a lonely hand. Its no home. They have no warmth in them."

        xz "But you - you take your warmth with you, wherever you go. Even here, at the end of the world, I have no doubt youve managed to keep the hearth burning, creating a home in the most unlikely of places."
        xz "Just this once. Please?"
        " Rowan tapped the door frame. He felt both of their eyes on him. Alexia didnt say a word, but he felt she wouldnt mind talking with Xzaratl some more."
        show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
        "And he himself couldnt think of a reason to deny the request. Which was odd - he could swear he had one before. But Xzaratl really seemed mostly harmless, so"
        menu:
            "Invite Xzaratl in.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
                ro "Well Fine."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                "Xzaratls eye sparkled again, and she giggled like a teenage girl."
                show xzaratl happy at midleft with dissolve
                xz "Oh, thank you Rowan! And I mean it. I really do."
                xz "I know you must be on your guard. But I mean both of you no harm. Not everything is a fight."
                xz "And when it is - you must remember what you are fighting for."
                jump letHerIn
            "Stick to the plan. There was no such thing as {i}mostly{/i} harmless. ":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                "His lips drew a thin line. Something nagged at him - he just couldnt say what it was. It felt like a light tugging at the back of his head."
                "He honed his instinct through years of warfare. He knew when to follow it."
                show xzaratl concerned at midleft with dissolve
                ro "With all due respect I would like to spend some time with my wife. Alone."
                show xzaratl happy at midleft with dissolve
                xz "Of course! I would never dream to impose. I just hope its not because of Ah, this- "
                show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                "Her hand brushed against her crotch. Rowan smiled, and very actively didnt look down."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                ro "I feel like thats a conversation for a whole other day."
                xz "Of course, of course. If youre busy, just let me reiterate"

                xz "Alexia, what you share with Rowan The bond of love between you, hardened through everything that happened, made stronger - I admire it. I think its special. Unique."
                xz "I will do what I can to see it grow. If any of you ever need my help, I will do my best to grant it."
                al "Thats very generous of you, Xzaratl. Thank you."
                xz "Its nothing, really. Now Do enjoy yourself!"
                hide xzaratl with moveoutleft
                hide alexia with moveoutright
                hide rowan with moveoutright
                scene bg9 with fade
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                "Rowan locked the door, taking a moment to gather his wits. Something He couldnt say what, but something - something felt {i}off{/i}."
                al "That was"
                ro "Yeah."
                jump xzaratlAdvancesEarlyEnding

label letHerIn:

$ XzaratlSeenRowanAlexiaRoom = True

scene bg9 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve


"Caressing both of their cheeks, Xzaratl strolled to the center of the room. Her step light, she turned around, soaking the place in, like a kid in a toy shop."

al "And what is it were fighting for, in your eyes? "

"She turned to them again, eye sparkling, gracing them both with a wide smile. Somewhat, the room felt brighter with her in it. As if it wasnt complete without her before."

xz "For each other. And for your happy ending, of course."
xz "All of your struggles - every fight, every parting, every humiliation - finally rewarded. Finally gone. So that you can enjoy yourself in full."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "We had one already."

al "It didnt stick."

xz "Because your journey was not yet over. "



show alexia 2 aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

xz "Your love can still grow. There is still much for you to discover. You need only to open yourself to it."
xz "I will help you, if you let me."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

al "Xzaratl, what are you-"

"They stared, dumbfounded, as the demoness started to undo her clothes -"

menu:
    "See where things go.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump xzaratlSex1
    "Stop it right now.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Xzaratl, thats Please, cover yourself."
        "The demoness froze, then did as requested, swiftly and without a word of protest. Rowan blinked - he was certain she {i}would{/i} protest."
        xz "Ah, I apologize! I tried to rush things. Being here, with you."
        show xzaratl aroused at midright with dissolve
        show alexia 2 aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        xz "It got me in the mood."
        "They tried to ignore her very obvious erection. It was a titanic task Rowan could compare only to repealing the first assault on karst."
        show alexia 2 neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright
        show xzaratl happy at midleft with moveoutleft
        xz "I will not overstay my welcome. Thank you for letting me see this place. Youre both very generous."
        al "It was nothing, really."
        xz "Not to me. And, gallant Rowan - what I said before still stands."

        xz "What the two of you share... The bond of love between you, hardened through everything that happened, made stronger - I admire it. I think its special. Unique."
        xz "I will do what I can to see it grow. If any of you ever need my help, I will do my best to grant it."
        ro "Well keep it in mind."
        xz "Thats all I ask for. Take care!"
        hide xzaratl with moveoutleft
        "They watched her go, suddenly finding themselves amidst an uncomfortable silence. Rowan furrowed his brow. That was"
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        al "A little anticlimactic, wouldnt you say?"
        ro "I suppose."
        al "Not how I imagine my first duel with a demon would go."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "I dont think Xzaratl makes for a good example."
        al "Thats good, no?"
        "She smiled at him. Should they really be joking about this? If he hadnt asked Xzaratl to leave, then"
        jump xzaratlAdvancesEarlyEnding


label xzaratlSex1:

$ RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesomeRowan = False
$ RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesomeAlexia = False

scene cg35 with fade
show xzaratl happy behind cg35
pause 3

"Perhaps that was the moment where either of them should have said something. Some praise, or maybe a protest. But all thoughts left them at the sight of the succubus perfect body."

xz "I know we just met. I know you have reasons to distrust me. And I know this might be a bit sudden. But I-"

scene cg36 with fade
show xzaratl naked behind cg36
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg36
pause 3

"Xzaratl brushed her hand against her crotch, a soft moan escaping her lips. The thin material that hid her crotch slipped aside, revealing a rapidly hardening male cock, and underneath it, a glistening female slit."

xz "I want you. Both of you. And I want to make you happy. I {b}can{/b} make you happy. I can show you things you never dreamed of. I can give you an ending you never dreamed of, a future bright and full of happiness like no other."

"Rowan swallowed heavily. He looked to his wife, but she was too transfixed on Xzaratls cock to say a thing."

ro "Xzaratl, I dont think this the right time to talk of the future."

xz "Its still far away. I know. But I can give you a taste of things to come. Show you what your love can become."
xz "You need only to let me."
xz "Alexia."

scene cg37 with fade
show xzaratl naked behind cg37
show rowan necklace naked behind cg37
pause 3

"She finally tore herself gaze away. Xzaratl simply smiled, and started to remove her corset. Rowan felt an odd sensation around him - like a breeze. He realized his own clothes were slowly being discarded, as if taken by invisible hands."

xz "You know how hard your husband fights for you. Do you not wish to reward him for his efforts? "

"She nodded dumbly. Xzaratl ran a finger across her shaft, playing with the swollen tip of it."

xz "A man can reach new heights of pleasure, if he Ah, {i}opens{/i} himself. Literally. To experience what you feel, while he thrusts inside of you - will be a delight like no other."

"Something brushed against his ass, and Rowan shuddered - only to find himself on the receiving end of Xzaratls attention again."

xz "Rowan. Every week, you must leave the castle. Do you not wish to reward your wife with twice the affection when you come back?"
xz "I would never dream to defile her most sacred spot. Her pussy is for you, and you alone."
xz "But let me take her back. Let me take her bottom. Let her experience what is to be loved twice as intensely."

"He felt hot - and Alexia looked downright dazed. Already stripped to her panties, she was panting with desire as the Succubus invisible hands played with her body."

xz "You both deserve to be happy. You both deserve to find pleasure in each other's arms. And you will. Today, and next week, and the week after. I will always be there for you."
xz "But right now, you need only to ask one another - with everything that happened recently..."
xz "Who deserves to be rewarded for their struggles more?"

menu:
    "Rowan should be rewarded. [Rowan in the middle]":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump xzaratlSex1Rowan
    "Alexia should be rewarded. [Alexia in the middle]":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump xzaratlSex1Alexia


label xzaratlSex1Rowan:

$ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 3
$ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence +=2
$ RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesome = True
$ RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesomeRowan = True
$ change_relation('alexia', 5)
$ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
$ avatar.corruption += 3
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
$ RowanXZaratlAnalTraining += 1

"He felt the gentle touch of Alexias fingers, as she grabbed him by the hand. Blushing furiously, she looked up to him, slightly abashed."

show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg37

al "You do Do quite a lot. Maybe... Youd like to know how it feels? "

"He gasped as invisible fingers prodded his entrance, carrying with themselves promises of things to come. Both women looked at him expectedly - and he found himself nodding without thinking."

xz "A man after my own heart. Come."


scene cg64 with fade
show xzaratl naked behind cg64
pause 3

"She crooked a finger at him - and a sudden force lifted him into the air, and floated to the sorceress as she laid down onto their bed."

xz "Now Please relax, Rowan."

"She drew him closer, placing one hand on his back, then slid a finger up his ass, wet with magical lubrication. He drew a sharp breath, as three more hands all wrapped themselves around his body and pulled him down."

xz "And know bliss."



"In one smooth motion, the demoness impaled Rowan with her cock. He shuddered as a violent wave of pleasure went through his body."
"And not just physical. Her cock radiated pleasing warmth that seeped into him - the slight fog of lust that covered his thoughts suddenly gave way to burning desire, and his cock hardened in an instant."
"Meanwhile, Alexia admired it from afar, watching it sway in the air as Xzaratl shook her hips from side to side. Seeing her expression, the demoness giggled and bottomed out, causing a rather unmanly gasp escape Rowans lips."

xz "It feels good, doesnt it? And it will feel even better soon. "

"She hugged him close, pressing her breasts into his back. She kissed his shoulder, then his neck - but when he turned to look into her sparkling eye, she turned his head away - back at his entranced wife."

xz "Come, fair Alexia. Reward your husband for his struggles."

"Again, the cubi mistress crooked a finger, this time at her - and it was like a leash being tugged. Alexia stumbled forward, and heaving from desire, climbed her husband. Then- "

scene cg65 with fade
show xzaratl naked behind cg65
pause 3

"Another magical tug, and she felt her body turn around. She rested her back against Rowans chest, and looked into his eyes."
"No words were exchanged - without thinking they found themselves locked in a passionate kiss, their whole world reduced to each other and the demonic mistress guiding them."
"Xzaratl ran her hand through their hair, letting them enjoy the moment. Then, pushed her hips - causing the tip of Rowans cock to prod Alexias entrance. They both shuddered, knowing what was about to come- "
"She thrust her cock violently, causing both to jump up as Rowans cock drove into his wife's pussy. The demoness showed them not rest, quickly picking up the pace, making them bounce off her cock with seemingly no difficulty."
"Alexia didnt seem to mind. She sought his lips hungrily, surrendering to Xzaratls tempo."
"And Rowan discovered he didnt care too, thrusting into Alexia in sync with Xzaratls movements. It felt good - the cock in his ass felt good, and Alexias warm, tight pussy made the whole experience mind-blowing."
"He was only partially aware of Xzaratl whispering into both of their ears, telling them how amazing they were, how much she loved them, and how wonderful it was to be with them."

xz "And your ass is divine Rowan. Alexia must try it too. "

"His wife giggled, drunk with desire, but the innocent laughter soon turned to moans of ecstasy. She was coming - both from his cock, and from Xzaratls hands, who never ceased to roam their bodies, pleasing and arousing both of her lovers equally."
"And he felt it too - felt it in every kiss, every sensuous touch, and every brutal thrust. The otherworldly, sexual skills of succubus. She wanted them to come at the same time - and he could do nothing but give himself to her completely."

show cg65 with sshake
show cg65 with sshake
show cg66 with flash
pause 2
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg66
show xzaratl naked behind cg66
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg66

ro "Ouhaa!"

"He felt a rush of hotness suddenly fill him almost to the brink, and with a loud cry of pleasure his own orgasm crashed over him. Rope after rope of his cum sprayed into his wife's passage, which in turn caused her to clamp down on him, screaming in delight."
"It didnt stop Xzaratl from thrusting, her face twisted in pleasure as well, as she kept pushing her hips, milking him with her cock, making his orgasm drag into infinity."
"It was only when he finally felt all strength leave him, and he collapsed atop of her, exhausted, that she stopped. His wife soon followed suit, her arms no longer holding any strength to support her."
"And as they laid there, panting, basking in the afterglow, they again felt Xzaratls gentle, guiding hand."

xz "Alexia, look at him."

"She turned her head to him. He smiled weakly, feeling his cock grow soft in her."

xz "No woman alive holds a candle to you. I cannot imagine a woman who could make her husband as happy as you do. You truly are his most precious treasure."

al "Ha Dont talk like that, its a little Its a little embarrassing."

ro "No more than, ah Taking it in the back, dear."

scene black with fade

"He kissed her affectionately, and they stayed like that until darkness finally took them."

jump xzaratlSharedSexEnding

label xzaratlSex1Alexia:

$ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 2
$ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence += 3
$ RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesome = True
$ RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesomeAlexia = True
$ change_relation('alexia', 5)
$ avatar.corruption += 3
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)

"Alexia felt Rowan ran his fingers through her hair, his face marred with concern - even as he struggled not to look at Alexias now bared breasts."

ro " Do I leave you wanting, Alexia? When I come back Is it not enough?"

show alexia necklace naked behind cg37

if alexiaJezObedient or alexiaAndrasObedient or all_actors["alexia"].relation < 30:
    al " Sometimes."
    al "Sometimes I feel like I want More."

elif avatar.corruption < 31 and all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
    al " Sometimes."
    al "Sometimes I feel like I want More."
else:

    if rowan_shares_room_with_helayna == True:
        al " You know the answer, my husband."
        "She didnt say her name. She didnt mention the woman who now stayed in this room, who Rowan had to send away just to spend some time with his wife again."
        "Twice the affection. For all the times when his own was divided."
    else:
        al "Never, my love."

ro "Then Do you want to try it? "

"Her eyes went to Rowans crotch, his pants doing nothing to hide a hardness that threatened to rip them open. Then she turned her gaze to Xzaratl cock, which swayed enticingly before them."

al " I do."

"He let his hands wander down, to her back, then further. He groped her bottom, wondering if he should feel jealous for having to share it with anyone."
"Somehow, he didnt. Almost without thinking, he nodded at the demoness, giving his consent."

xz "You are a man like no other, Rowan Blackwell. Your wife is blessed to have you."

"She crooked a finger at them - a sudden force lifted Alexia into the air, and floated to the sorceress, as she laid down onto their bed."

xz "Now Please relax, Alexia."

"The demoness drew her close, placing one hand on her back. She then slid a finger up her ass, wet with magical lubrication. Alexia drew a sharp breath, as three more hands all wrapped themselves around his body and pulled her down."

xz "And ready yourself for bliss."

scene cg38 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg38
show xzaratl naked behind cg38
pause 3 

"In one smooth motion, the demoness impaled Alexia with her cock. She shuddered as a violent wave of pleasure went through her body."
"And not just physical. Xzaratls cock radiated pleasing warmth that seeped into her - the slight fog of lust that covered her thoughts suddenly gave way to burning desire, and she grew to realize how awfully empty her pussy was. "

al "A-ah~... Rowan"

"Her magic stripped him to, and he watched, his cock rock hard, as Xzaratl spread his wifes lower folds open."

xz "Speak your mind, Alexia. Tell him what you desire. Tell him how you feel every week when he returns to the castle."

"The demonic mistress pushed her hips forward, forcing more of her cock in, but that only served to accent what she was missing. Alexia licked her lips, and locking eyes with Rowan, let her emotions pour out-"

al "I want- I want your cock Rowan. Every day- every time I see you back at the castle - I fantasize how youll take me today."

"Her empty snatch quivered before his very eyes. He wanted nothing else but to thrust into it - but something in Xzaratls eye stopped him."

al "How youll fill me- How youll come inside of me! Rowan!"
al "Rowan, love, fuck me already!"

"A short nod, and a smile - and he felt like a dog released from his leash. Free again, Rowan rushed forward, climbing his wife and pushing his own cock into her womanly passage."

scene cg39 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg39
show xzaratl naked behind cg39
pause 3 

al "Ahamama..."

"She whimpered, her eyes rolling back in shock from the sensory overload."
"Rowan could feel the hardness of X'zaratl's shaft against his, separated only by a few soft walls. Sweet moans filled his ears, as he thrust again, and watched his wife giggle in delight."

xz "Relax, fair Alexia. Relax, and let the bliss take you."

"Xzaratls guiding whispers could be heard even through his wifes lustful cries. The demoness arms wrapped themselves around him, and as she started thrusting, urged him to mimic her movements."
"And as he saw Alexias supple tits jiggle with every thrust, and felt another hand guide his head down, he allowed Xzaratl to set the tempo, thrusting in unison with the demons, so he could focus on the wonders before him."
"He started licking and sucking on Alexias nipples, and In response, the red head's moans soon almost grew into screams."
"These were quickly muffled by fingers pressed into her mouth by X'zaratl, which Alexia sucked and licked almost instinctively. It was about the only thing she was doing at this point, the rest of her having gone limp from the incredible pleasure of the threesome."
"This went on for a long while - far longer, than he imagined. Xzaratl controlled the pace with grace and skill that befitted a sex demon."
"And whenever he stopped showering his Alexias body with kisses and caresses, he found himself looking into the demoness sparkling eye."

xz "I can feel your love for her with every thrust, gallant Rowan. You truly are a man like no other, and Alexia was blessed to be chosen by you."

show cg39 with sshake
show cg39 with sshake
show cg40 with flash
pause 3
show xzaratl naked behind cg40

"Finally, after what had to be several orgasms by his wife, Rowan could take it no more, and found himself unleashing his seed into her passage. As if on command, Xzaratl came too, filling Alexia twice over."
" And none of that seemed to have much of an effect on Alexia, who continued to give out muffled moans around X'zaratl's fingers, as her passage continued to quiver and clench around her husband's cock."

xz "Fill her in, Rowan. She deserves it."

"In spite of the increased sensitivity of having just come, Rowan was surprised to find that his hips wouldn't stop moving - they didnt want to stop moving."
"He kept thrusting, cumming into his wife - and only after the last drop was out, exhaustion seized him, would he collapse on top of her."

scene black with fade

"Her lips sought his, and soon after, darkness took him."

jump xzaratlSharedSexEnding

label xzaratlSharedSexEnding:

scene cg31 with fade
pause 3
show alexia necklace naked behind cg31
show rowan necklace naked behind cg31

"They woke in each others arms some hours later, tucked into their bed, cleaned, and embraced. He kissed his wife on the head, and she stirred in his arms."

al "That was Wow."

ro "Yeah."

al "  Remind me - why were we reluctant to meet her?"

if RowanXzaratlDominantStart == True:
    "That made him stop. This wasnt how this was supposed to end - they were supposed to keep things professional, and before either of them noticed, they were halfway through a threesome."
else:

    "That made him stop. This wasnt how this was supposed to end - they were supposed to have a friendly conversation, not start a mindblowing threesome."

al "You seem worried."

ro "Did you feel Controlled, in any way?"

al " No? I dont think so. Maybe a little lightheaded, but not controlled. You?"

if cliohnaHJ == True:
    "He shook his head. He knew magic like that - and it never managed to hold him, not for long. Even a mage like Cliohna had no success."
else:
    "He shook his head. He knew magic like that - and it never managed to hold him, not for long."

ro "And yet Dont you feel like we shouldnt be This open about welcoming Xzaratl into our bedroom?"

al " Maybe not. Or maybe were just this starved for someone who doesnt seem to have an agenda?"

ro " Maybe. Theres still much we dont know about her."
ro "Lets keep an eye out, and our guard up, alright? Just in case. So that every encounter with Xzaratl doesnt end like this."

al "Oh no, that would be horrible."

"He heard her giggle, and grunted in mock annoyance."

scene black with fade

" It really would be horrible..."

return

label xzaratlAdvancesEarlyEnding:

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

ro "Did you feel Controlled? In any way?"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeright with dissolve

al " No? I dont think so? Maybe a little dazed, now that you mention it."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeright with dissolve

al "Rowan, do you think shes doing something to us?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "I dont know. If she is, its unlike anything I ever experienced. I never met a mage that managed to take hold of me - at least not for long."

al "If she {i}is{/i} doing something, how do we defend ourselves? How do we fight back?"

"His hand went to the amulet at his neck. He turned it in his fingers, furrowing his eyebrows."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "We dont. We avoid her when we can. We dont talk to her unless we feel like we need to. She seems inclined to play nice, so we dont escalate unless the situation calls for it."
ro "I cant keep chasing every demon with a possibly nefarious plan. Id never sleep if I tried. "

"The blue crystal sparkled in the afternoon light. He had to take calculated risks. Maybe indulging Xzaratal was worth the information and influence. Or maybe not."

al "Youre sleep deprived as it is, Rowan. Try to look after yourself, will you?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"He heard the worried undertones in her voice. Alexia stood in front of him, suddenly looking awfully lonely. She could use a companion - and protector too, for when he was away."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve

ro " I will. I promise."

scene black with fade

"And even though Xzaratl would no doubt love to play the role, neither of them knew what strings were attached."

return






label trip_to_library:



scene bg12 with fade
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

cl "Ah Alexia, hello. Havent seen you in here for a while."

"Despite the arrival of the other woman, the sorceress did not look up from the tome on the desk before her, continuing to study intently whatever was contained between its covers."

al "Yes, I meant to visit sooner, but things have been a bit hectic since Rowan appeared and I havent had as much as free time as I did before."

cl "I was beginning to think that you had lost interest in our little collection."

al "Oh no! I love reading."

cl "Glad to hear it. It is nice to know theres a least one other person in this castle who isnt an ignorant savage."
cl "Theres hundreds of years of knowledge in this library, some of it lost to the rest of the world, and most of these books look like they have never been touched. "

"The librarian let out a loud sigh and closed the book in front of her."

cl "Anyway, how can I help you today?"

show alexia 2 necklace look away at midleft with dissolve

"The directness of her question seemed to set Alexia back a little, who looked down at the floor as she replied."

al "Well, Ive been in this castle for months now, and to be honest I dont know anything about it...."

cl "Hmmm?"

al "...or the people who inhabited it, and I was just wondering, if, maybe, somewhere"

cl "Yes?"

al " ...there might be some books in the library about that sort of thing?"

cl "If it is information about the castle itself that you are interested in, youd do better talking to Skordred instead, as he was originally involved with its construction. Hell probably know more about it than any book that I have here."
cl "As for its inhabitants, there are no books on the twins themselves, but if it is knowledge of their line you are after, you might try demonology, aisle 67 on the left."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Oh, thank you."

cl "Id take you myself, but I have a lot of work that needs to be done."

al "No, Im sorry for taking up so much of your time."

cl "It is quite alright. If you will excuse me"

"The blonde reopened the book on her desk and returned to whatever it was that she had been studying before the other woman had arrived. Armed with the knowledge of where she might find the book that she sought, Alexia headed off deeper into the library."

scene black with fade
scene bg12 with fade

"While she had spent quite a bit of time exploring the place when she had been a prisoner of the twins before being reunited with her husband, Alexia had never been this far into the library before."
"It took her longer than she thought it would to reach her destination as all the aisles began to look similar, and some of them seemed to be endless. Eventually, almost an hour after she had left the librarian at the desk, she stood before the demonology section."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Cliohna had elected not to mention how large it was. Nor that, as far as Alexia could see, any of the books had been written in any sort of language that she was able to recognize."
"One book stuck out from the others. It was large and bound in some sort of thick brown material that had begun to crack with age. She ran her finger over the strange gold symbols that adorned its spine, and it was thick with dust as the librarian had earlier lamented. "

show andras smirk behind bg12

an "I wouldnt touch that one, if I were you."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
pause 1
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Oh, Andras! You scared me."

hide andras
show andras happy at midright with dissolve

an "Azars {i}Theologica Demonica{/i}, written after the mage was driven mad by his attempts to see beyond the veil into the Outer Dark, and bound in the flesh of his disciples."

"The woman withdrew her hand in disgust."

al "Thats Thats"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "How vile!"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

an "True. All humans who foolishly think that they can harness the power of chaos end up changed by the experience, more often than not in horrifying ways. That is, if they even survive."
an "It is seductive none the less though, as you can attest to."

"Terrifying as it was, the demon was right. There was no denying that she had felt drawn to the one book alone among all the others, and even now, having learned what she had, she still seemed unable to take her eyes off it."

an "Dont worry, that book isnt for you. I think youll find this one a lot more helpful."

if andras_alexia_sex == True:
    "The demon came and stood behind her in front of stack she was currently perusing. This is the closest she had been to him since the event that occurred a few weeks ago."
    "The return of her husband, as well as Andras actions, had made it easy for her to avoid him, but now there was nowhere for her to go."
    "He leaned forward to take something from the very top shelf, bring his front into contact with the womans back. She could feel the demons cock, still huge despite its currently dormant state, press against the small of her back."
    "The sensation caused her to grow flush, as flashes of memory came back to her; the waves of pleasure she had felt when he had used her so roughly. But was her redness shame at the way in which her body had betrayed her, or arousal?"
    "Using what was left of her willpower, she broke contact from Andras, pushing herself flat against the shelves before her. As she did, the demon, who had clearly been lingering, brought down another dusty old tome from the shelf."
    "While this one was different, bound in red leather and gilded with gold, the runes on the cover were just as indecipherable as all the rest."
else:

    "The demon came and stood behind her in front of stack she was currently perusing. He leaned forward to try and take something from the very top shelf, but Alexia was too smart to allow him to trap her this way."
    "Leaning flat against the shelves in front of her, she was able to avoid his obvious attempt at forcing contact."
    "More amused than angry at the humans evasive tactic, he brought down what he had been reaching for, another dusty old tome from the shelf."
    "While this one was different, bound in red leather and gilded with gold, the runes on the cover were just as indecipherable as all the rest."

an "I think you will find that this is more along of the lines of what you were looking for."

"He took a step back and handed the book to her. It was surprisingly heavy for its size, and she almost dropped it when she took it from him. She cracked open to discover the book was filled with more of the strange language that she had seen on the cover."
"As she flipped through the pages, she discovered it also contained illustrations."

al "Andras, these images."

"The book was filled with depictions of violence and lewd acts that shocked the human woman to her very core. She slammed it closed, and held it out to return it to the demon who had given it to her."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

al "This is not something suitable to give to a woman!"

an "You wanted to learn about demons, and those are the things that demons do."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Even so, I cant understand a single word in it."

an "Take it to my sister, shell be more than happy to help with reading it."

"Alexia was torn as she looked at the book in her hands. What lay between its covers disturbed her, but there was a chance it could contain information that would be useful. That would be worth the potential risk, surely?"

al "Ill think on it. Thank you, Andras."

an "Think nothing of it, and if you need any more suggestions about books, you only have to ask."

hide alexia with moveoutleft
show andras smirk with dissolve
pause 2

$ activate_event('the_demonic_tome')
$ set_event_timer('the_demonic_tome', 'after_trip_to_library', dice(3)+3)
return






label goblin_family_dinner:



$ gobFamDinner = True

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "There, done."

"The hero let out a long sigh of relief. He was finished his duties for the day and would have the evening off before he had to go out again on his weekly scouting mission."
"He might still do some last minute decisions for construction or purchases, but the stuff that actually took up his time was done."

show clamin happy at midright with moveinright

cla "Rowan! How nice to see you're finished in time for a little dinner I've been putting together for you."

ro "No, you've been hiding behind that pillar for almost an hour waiting for me to finish."

cla "Oh don't be silly, why would I ever do that?"

ro "You also tried to catch me for breakfast and then lunch. You've been trying all day to get me to come to this family dinner."



cla "How? I thought..."



cla "Well, if you hadn't seen through a trick like that, I suppose you wouldn't be much of a hero for my people, would you?"
cla "Still, I do hope that you'll grace us with your sly presence. I really did put a lot of work into this, just for you."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan rose from his work table, looking somewhat exasperated but also smiling."

ro "Alright, let's go meet your family."

"The goblin matriarch bounded up to him excitedly and grabbed his hand. She tried to drag him back to her caravan, but the difference in size and weight meant that in the end she was forced to just lead."


scene bg19 with fade

"Even before they got in, the smell of roasted meat and potatoes was quite strong and many voices could be heard chattering away excitedly. In spite of the circumstances, the man felt his stomach growl in anticipation."
"As Rowan was ushered inside the wagon, he found he had to stoop slightly to avoid banging his head on the ceiling. Made sense, goblins didn't need as much headspace as humans. What was more surprising was the number of them crowded around the table."

scene cg613 with fade
show clamin neutral behind cg613
pause 3


cla "Everyone, may I present to you the great hero Rowan! And to you Rowan, we are all so happy to welcome you this evening to meet and let you sample true goblin hospitality!"

"She swept her arm wide around the table as the gathered crowded in and jostled against one another. Almost everyone was as excited as Cla-Min herself had been the first day she'd met Rowan. The excitement was plain on her face too, plus what looked like a triumphant smirk."
"There were a dozen of them, of various ages. Excited whispering broke out among them while the hero was led to a cushion on the floor, the rest of them were sitting on small chairs, but the table was too low for a human to sit on one of those comfortably."

scene cg614 with fade
show clamin neutral behind cg614
pause 3

cla "Take a seat here, right next to me and my dear twin brother, Cla-Bow."

"She indicated the goblin with an easy going air and a rather simple shirt. As Rowan sat down, he noticed a glint in the goblin's eye, just before it turned into an altogether different kind of smile."

cla "Don't underestimate him, he's really good at looking like he isn't any trouble, but he definitely is!"

scene cg615 with fade
show clamin neutral behind cg615
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg615
pause 3

cla "Back there is my pa, Cla-Sty. He led us all for many years before me, but he isn't as quick as he once was so he passed the reins on to me."

gob "But don't think for a moment I can't still match wits with my beautiful eldest girl."

"The old goblin chuckled mirthfully and nodded in appreciation to his daughter."

cla "Then we have my younger brother Cla-Sel. He's actually a single born child, if you believe it. Great with the animals, both driving them and cooking them."

"In response he raised up a leg of meat, liberally dribbling some kind of gravy."

gob "Don't take sis's word, try it for yourself, we've got lots for everyone!"

ro "Yes, it looks good. I take it you cooked a lot today then?"

"His grin faltered slightly and signs of fatigue crept in, but he kept the smile on his face."

cla "Next we have my younger sisters Cla-Sel and Cla-Tre. Inseparable, good at chestwork and needles. Need someone to work on your clothes? They're your girls."

"The two pink haired girls in matching dresses didn't say anything, but one ran a bit of food around her lips, while the other pulled open her blouse even further than it already was and waved her hand as if she were hot."

ro "Hmm hmm."

scene cg616 with fade
show clamin neutral behind cg616
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg616
pause 3

cla "But as wonderful as my siblings are, the best bundles of joy here are my kids! Those two rambunctious rascals are Cla-Sty and Cla-Tod..."

gob "Pleased to meet the hero! We got out our best brew for the occasion!"
gob "Hey watch it Tod!"

"The two boys had been drinking when Rowan'd come in, and while they'd stopped just for a moment to look at the new arrival, but they were pretty tipsy already and quickly got distracted. However it was the girl next to them that caught Rowan's eye."

cla ".. and of course we have my darling daughter Cla-Min."

ro "So your daughter has the same name as you?"

cla "Well yes. It's a really common name, there's three of us at the table! Sty was named after my father and Tod for his. If you have trouble keeping them apart, just call her Min and we'll know who you're talking to."

"The moment that Rowan locked eyes with Min again, she stretched her arms out on the table to emphasize her chest, then poked her tongue into her cheek with a sultry look in her eyes. It seemed like all the women here wanted him!"

cla "She's very gifted with her mouth, so I've been teaching her everything I know."

scene cg617 with fade
show clamin neutral behind cg617
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg617
pause 3

"Next were two notably smaller goblins, wearing robes far too big for them."

cla "Those two there are my youngest twins; Cla-Kes and Cla-Lij."

"She faltered slightly. Cla-Lij had taken advantage of how distracted everyone was and helped himself to the feast, while his brother made fun of him with a pair of fingers behind his head. These two made Rowan chuckle. Here were boys being boys, no different from humans."

cla "Ehem. Lij? Cla-Lij!"

gob "Oh uh? Hi there...."

"Realizing he'd been caught, he put the leg back down with a guilty look to his mother, then whipped a trickle of sauce on the sleeve of his shirt. A white sleeve. Cla-Min winced slightly, but moved on to the last two at the table."

cla "Here we have Ver-Tod, adopted fully into our family and the father of many of my children."

"Ver-Tod waved his hands above his head in a salute of sorts. The goblin's armor marked him as a warrior if Rowan's eyes didn't mistake him and he returned the gesture from one fighter to another."

cla "Lastly is Ver-Min, Ver-Tod's sister, and she'll be joining us as a guest this evening."

"Like the other women, the third Min at this table had a smoldering look in her eyes and she had climbed halfway onto the table to show off her cleavage to Rowan. Unlike the others though, Cla-Min gave a frown to her sister-in-law who shrugged in response."
"These two looked fairly different from the rest of the goblins, different skin tones and face shapes."

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan swept his eyes across everyone at the table again, taking in the dozen new smiling faces. Faces filled with adoration at their sneaky sly hero of deception and trickery."

ro "It's good to meet you all."

cla "Welcome again Rowan!"

"Everyone at the table exploded into conversation all at once, drowning almost everything out. Some of the siblings were talking to one another, others were trying to address Rowan. The matriarch clapped her hands together to silence everyone."

cla "Hold on, quiet! Boys, please bring out the rest of the food. Let's show our guest a good time!"

"Her four sons plus her younger brother quickly jumped up and rushed out of the room. They returned shortly afterwards with steaming pots and placed them on the table, more than doubling the amount of food being served!"

scene cg311 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg311
show rowan necklace happy behind cg311
pause 3

"The meal served was roasted meat, potatoes and nuts. For the most part game and forage, but some of it obviously would have been traded for. Goblins could eat most things, but they really liked meat with bite sized bones and anything that had a good crunch to it."
"They were also fond of fresh blood, which was also served (probably from the same animals that supplied the meat), though Rowan passed on that."
"At first Rowan was the only one that anyone wanted to hear about. The family here wanted to hear all about their hero's goblin-like traits, famous tricks and feats of dexterity for the most part. It was interesting to learn which parts of his tales were the most famous from their perspective."
"He just wished that they didn't get annoyed at him everytime he mentioned anything that sounded heroic or honorable. This audience didn't like to hear that their ideal trickster had a goody two-shoes human scum side to him."
"Eventually the group shifted to small talk and several smaller conversations sprang up around the table."
"For the most part they discussed either the food or their latest trading operations. Before being pulled into one such talk himself, Rowan noted that these caravaners had been putting their access Jezera's portals to good use."
"Min was the only one at the table that didn't seem to have anything to say, always looking down shyly and only raising her head to steal glances at Rowan when she thought he wasn't looking at her."
"That girl almost certainly had a crush on him, the hero was fairly certain, but then he got distracted by her mother."

cla "So what do you think of my little family?"

ro "They're a lively bunch. I haven't seen too many goblin families before, but this does feel like a home. For all your talk of schemes and tricks, you all trust and love one another."

"The matriarch puffed up with an air of pride about her."

cla "Yes, family is a wonderful thing. It's one thing that we caravaners have learned about from the other races. I wouldn't trade any of my children or relatives here for anyone."

"She took Rowan's right hand, making him glance down in surprise. When he looked back up, he saw that she was giving him a very meaningful look."

cla "There's a place for you here too, if you'll join us. We goblins don't practise monogamy you see and are quite willing to invite anyone worthy into our ranks."







"Cla-Bow, the goblin on his left, also made his interest in Rowan quite obvious, taking his hand. Trapped between the two, with both hands held, one final shock was given as someone started to undo Rowan's pants!"
"His gaze shot downwards and discovered the shy goblin girl, Min, was currently working at his pants with a look of reverence and her tongue hanging out. Was she about to... wait, had this entire dinner been a setup for this?"

menu:
    "Receive a blowjob from Min.":



        jump goblin_family_dinner.mins_blowjob
    "Stop the girl.":


        "He shook his hands free from the two goblins on either side of him and pushed the young woman between his legs away from him."
        "This actually shocked the girl, and she intentionally made eye contact with Rowan for the first time this evening with a pleading look. Before he had a chance to say or do anything more, her mother placed her hands on his arm again and spoke softly into his ear."
        cla "Please accept our hospitality. My family is very eager to make you feel welcome in every way we can, especially my darling Min."
        "Rowan looked to meet the shy goblin's gaze once more, however she was looking at his pants again, lips slightly parted and pushing against his grip. Evidently she really did want him."
        menu:
            "Give in and let Min blow you.":


                jump goblin_family_dinner.mins_blowjob
            "No means no.":

                "There was a final shake of his head, at which point Cla-Min relented and shooed her daughter away. The younger Min was obviously disappointed, but did as she was told."
                "The so-called goblin hero turned to apologize for rejecting this advance, but hesitated when he saw that Cla-Min was smiling conspiratorially at him."
                cla "Don't worry, next time I'll get you into my family for sure!"
                "With that, she returned to her meal and acted like nothing had happened."

                jump goblin_family_dinner.meal_ending

label goblin_family_dinner.mins_blowjob:


$ goblin_family_dinner_mins_blowjob = True

scene cg94 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg94
show rowan necklace happy behind cg94
pause 3

"No resistance was given as the goblin girl undid his trousers and pulled them apart, allowing the man's cock to flop free. Rowan glanced around hurriedly to see if anyone was looking at him, though no one was paying any attention anymore except for Cla-Min and Cla-Bow."

"Evidently these two were in on it, what with all the holding his arms back so he didn't interfere with Min, who was now eagerly licking his semi-erect member."
"He started when she poked a finger underneath him and invaded his rear, though he couldn't do anything about it between not wanting to alert the table and being somewhat tied up."

cla "I must say Rowan, that there would be no human more worthy to join my family than you."

ro "Sorry, what was that?"

"He sharply inhaled as the younger Min opened wide and stuffed her face with his manhood, taking it up to the hilt with a single motion."

cla "Everyone here would be eager to have you join us anytime, in any way! Well, at least there'd always be someone who's willing to take you in whatever way you want."

"It was difficult to concentrate on what the matriarch was saying, being distracted two ways from trying to focus on both what was going on between Rowan's legs and what the girl's mother was saying."

ro "Well, that's a very nice offer of yours."

"Min began to bob her head up and down while also curling her finger that was embedded in him, trying to find something...."

cla "Of course! If you need someone on top of you, I'm your girl. If you're after some male company, Cla-Bow here has you covered. Min, when she decides to show her face again..."

"Cla-Min winked to Rowan."

cla "...I'm sure she'll eat up anything you need to get out of you."

"Rowan tried to shift in his seat, and was rewarded with a whining sound from under the table as the girl blowing him tried to keep him planted exactly where he was."
"He looked down, and was surprised to find that Cla-Min actually had a foot on her daughter's head, directing her movements!"

cla "We're a talented bunch, with a great matriarch and teacher. So just think of how much more we'll be with you in our numbers? Maybe our children can be even greater with such an amazing hero in their ancestry."

scene cg94 with sshake
scene cg94 with sshake
scene cg95 with flash
show clamin happy behind cg95
show rowan necklace happy behind cg95
pause 3

"A sudden jolt of pleasure flooded through Rowan's body as Min found what she was evidently looking for in his ass, which then sent him into the throws of orgasm. As he did so, Min's head dropped down to the hilt again and he came directly into her throat."
"She seemed to hum contentedly as he sputtered in her, the vibration adding something that the man had never felt before. This girl was quite good at giving blowjobs."
"Her skill was such that she never coughed or gasped when she finally pulled back off of him and retreated back to her side of the table."


scene black with fade
show clamin happy behind black
show rowan necklace happy behind black

cla "What do you think Rowan, will you join the Cla family? I'll make certain that you never regret it."

ro "I- wait, no I have a family. Alexia is-"

cla "She can join too! It's not a problem at all, just so long as she doesn't hog you all to herself."

"Rowan only frowned and pulled back, trying to collect himself again. However the goblin didn't seem to be taken aback at all, instead smiling conspiratorially."

cla "It's fine if you need a little time before you make the jump. It is a big life choice after all. Just remember that your goblin family is here, waiting for you."

"The conversation seemed to just end there, leaving Rowan feeling somewhat overwhelmed. This was, without a doubt, the strangest way of securing a mate he'd ever encountered."



label goblin_family_dinner.meal_ending:

"The rest of the evening was blessedly uneventful. While this was by no means a standard meal by human standards, Rowan had dined at the tables of many different races and was reasonably comfortable with unusual hosts or guests."
"Eventually he excused himself, and left the wagon to a chorus of happy goodbyes and questions of when he'd be joining them again."
"He took with him a bowl of deep fried potato wedges, intending to share some of the crispy things with Alexia. The thing he was most happy to leave behind was the annoying grinding sound from goblins gnawing on bones."
"Just thinking about it made him shudder. That was one thing that would be haunting his nightmares from now on."


return






label problem_squad:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "So this is all of them?"

os "Yes lord."

"Rowan surveyed the group. There were five of the orcs, four men, one slightly bigger than the others who'd become their leader, plus a woman."
"This group had become dissatisfied with serving in Andras's armies and were causing trouble now. They wanted better beds, better food, better everything. Even giving them the smallest of concessions had only made things far worse."
"Now the steward had to decide what to do with them. Their troublemaking could no longer be ignored."

menu:

    "Challenge the leader to a public duel." if castle.buildings['arena'].lvl >= 1:
        "It was time to deal with this problem in the traditional orc fashion, that would definitely get through to them. He stood and pointed at the leader."
        ro "It's time to see if you're worthy of everything you think you deserve. A duel to the death! Prepare yourself, we will soon face one another in the arena!"
        "All the orcs in the chamber erupted into guttural cheers, with one exception. The leader, who stared daggers to the man."

        scene bg28 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
        show orc soldier neutral at midright with moveinright
        play sound "music/SFX/sword_draw.ogg"
        pause 1
        play sound "music/SFX/orc_attack.ogg"
        pause 1.5
        play sound "music/SFX/sword_hit_1.ogg"
        show black with sshake
        pause 0.3
        play sound "music/SFX/sword_hit_2.ogg"
        show black with sshake
        pause 0.3
        play sound "music/SFX/sword_hit_3.ogg"
        show black with sshake
        pause 0.3
        "An hour later, the two fought one another in the arena. The battle was fierce, though the ending was not in doubt for Rowan. This orc was sloppy, poorly trained. He'd actively avoided learning how to fight, resenting the entire military system."
        os "Rawrg!"
        "Suddenly he dived forward, throwing himself entirely into a massive frontal attack."
        ro "(Idiot.)"
        "That move had left the orc completely exposed, allowing Rowan to easily duck forward and cut into the orc's chest, piercing its heart."
        if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Seized by spasms, the orc tried to make one last, pathetic attempt at striking the hero. Rowan casually sidestepped his final attack, watching with satisfaction as the orc collapsed to the ground."
            "Knowing when to play the crowd, Rowan opened his arms, facing the orcs with a dangerous smile."
            ro "ANYBODY ELSE WANTS TO DISCUSS WORKING CONDITIONS?!"
            "A roar of outrage and approval shook the arena. Orcs. They loved to despise their leaders. But as long as they feared their prowess, they would listen."
            $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 1
            $ castle.morale += 15
            return
        else:
            show bg28 with redflash
            "However much to Rowan's shock, this didn't disable the orc, instead it continued is attack and brought down all its strength into one final attack on the man. Apparently it never expected to actually win the duel, just wanted to hurt him!"

            ro "Argh!"
            "He screamed in pain, desperately wrenching himself to the side before his entire body was torn in half. He nearly lost an arm in the process, but managed to get free of the mighty attack as the orc's blow hit the ground, then his broken heart finally caught up with him and he dropped to the ground unmoving."
            "Grunting with supreme effort, the hero stood up and raised his sword triumphantly above his head as the crowd of soldiers around him roared."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["arms",], "heavy_damage")
            $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 1
            $ castle.morale += 5
            return
    "Fight the leader one on one to make the rest submit.":

        "It was time to deal with this problem in the traditional orc fashion, that would definitely get through to them. He stood and pointed at the leader."
        ro "It's time to see if you're worthy of everything you think you deserve. A duel to the death! Here and now!"
        "All the orcs in the chamber erupted into guttural cheers, with one exception. The leader, who stared daggers to the man. Reluctantly, he reached for his axe, as Rowan descended from the throne."
        show bg6 with sshake
        "The ensuing battle was fierce, though the ending was not in doubt for Rowan. This orc was sloppy, poorly trained. He'd actively avoided learning how to fight, resenting the entire military system."
        os "Rawrg!"
        "Suddenly he dived forward, throwing himself entirely into a massive frontal attack."
        ro "(Idiot.)"
        "That move had left the orc completely exposed, allowing Rowan to easily duck forward and cut into the orc's chest, piercing its heart."
        if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Seized by spasms, the orc tried to make one last, pathetic attempt at striking the hero. Rowan casually sidestepped his final attack, watching with satisfaction as the orc collapsed to the ground."
            ro "Anybody else wishes to file a formal complaint?"
            "He smiled pleasantly at the remaining orcs. A dejected no soon followed."
            ro "Good. Now back to work."
            "Orcs. They loved to despise their leaders. But as long as they feared their prowess, they would listen."
            $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 1
            $ castle.morale += 5
            return
        else:
            show bg6 with redflash
            "However much to Rowan's shock, this didn't disable the orc, instead it continued is attack and brought down all its strength into one final attack on the man. Apparently it never expected to actually win the duel, just wanted to hurt him!"

            ro "Argh!"
            "He screamed in pain, desperately wrenching himself to the side before his entire body was torn in half. He nearly lost an arm in the process, but managed to get free of the mighty attack as the orc's blow hit the ground, then his broken heart finally caught up with him and he dropped to the ground unmoving."
            "Grunting with supreme effort, the hero stood up, and addressed the remaining orcs."
            ro "I think Ive made my point. Now get the fuck back to work."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["arms",], "heavy_damage")
            $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 1
            return
    "Fire them.":



        "It was time to cut this troublesome lot free."
        ro "You're fired. The whole lot of you. If you can't follow orders or manage with the accommodations we give you, then you have no place in this army."
        "This seemed to startle the troublemakers and they glanced around between one another in confusion."
        ro "Get out of my sight."
        scene bg14 with fade
        show orc soldier neutral at midleft
        show andras displeased behind bg14
        "The group was lead away from the throne room and towards the castle entrance. Instantly the leader started loudly complaining that this couldn't be done, he was too important to Andras's armies and that the demon would not be happy about this."
        an "What was it that I wouldn't be happy about?"
        hide andras
        show andras displeased at midright with moveinright
        os "Uh, that yous wouldn't be happy about us being fired?"
        an "No, of course not."
        show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

        show bg14 with redflash
        hide orc soldier with dissolve
        play sound "music/SFX/BodyfallDirt.ogg"
        "With several quick motions, he blasted the group of five with bolts of demonic energy, killing all of them almost instantly."
        an "You should have been executed instead."
        show andras angry at midright with dissolve
        an "Fucking idiot What general lets disobedient soldiers simply walk away?"
        $ change_favor('andras', -1)
        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 5
        return
    "Force them into hard labor.":


        "Well, if they couldn't be soldiers at least there'd be another use for them."
        ro "The punishment for your transgressions will be hard labor. You five will become slaves and work in mines or as builders."
        "A collective sound of quiet outrage sounded not only from the troublemakers, but also from several of the other orcs in the room. Apparently this wasn't a popular sentence."
        ro "That's enough, the decision has been made. Take them away."
        scene black with fade
        "It was done in spite of the complaints, though Rowan feared that the benefits might be outweighed by the decent his decision had caused."

        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 5
        $ change_treasury(50)
        $ castle.morale -= 1
        return


    "Turn them over to the cubi sorcerers." if castle.buildings['sanctum'].lvl >= 1:
        "Well, if they couldn't be soldiers at least there'd be another use for them."
        ro "Those who will not fight in the armies will be used for other things. You five will be turned over to the cubies, to assist them in their research."
        "A collective sound of quiet outrage sounded not only from the troublemakers, but also from several of the other orcs in the room. Apparently this wasn't a popular sentence."
        "The one person who seemed to be happy was the succubus who'd been in attendance. Already she was dancing around what she called her new 'toys' with no small amount of glee."
        ro "That's enough, the decision has been made. Take them away."
        scene black with fade
        "It was done in spite of the complaints, though Rowan feared that the benefits might be outweighed by the decent his decision had caused."

        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 5
        $ castle.morale -= 1
        $ castle.rp += 5
        return






label poisoned:


show bg14 with fade



show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Ugh, what?"

show bg14 with sshake

ro "(My head is spinning...)"

show bg14 with sshake
hide rowan with dissolve
play sound "music/SFX/BodyfallDirt.ogg"


if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 10:
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with moveinright
    al "Rowan? What's wrong!?"

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind bg9
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Hmm?"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Ah good, you've awakened. I'm glad to see the initial shock has worn off."

ro "What happened?"

je "One of the castle staff tried to poison you with your lunch. I've taken care of them and will be more careful about hiring such potential problems in the future."

ro "What do you mean?"

if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 9, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
    je "That isn't your concern, just focus on your duties once you've recovered enough to continue. Your body has already purged most of the poison, so you should be up in no time."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["poisons",], "light_damage")
else:

    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
    je "That isn't your concern, just focus on your duties once you've recovered enough to continue. Your body still hasnt fought off the poison in full, so you shouldnt exert yourself. "
    $ avatar.take_damage (["poisons",], "heavy_damage")

hide jezera with moveoutright

ro "Right."


if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 10:
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with moveinright

    al "Oh thank goodness, you're alright."

return






label salvaged_supplies:





scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show skordred neutral at skorright with dissolve

sk "...musta been a hidden storeroom or a section that caved in during the attack. We found a few others like it before you became steward."

"The hero nodded, watching the builders bring in the supplies that they'd found under the castle while doing salvage work for materials."

sk "It isn't much, but given the state of things, every bit we can find counts."

ro "No, your men did well here. With all the unexpected expenses and setbacks, this will do much to bring us back on schedule. Is this enough to accelerate your projects or start a new one?"

sk "Aye. Give the word and I'll begin within the hour."

menu:
    "Sell the materials for 25 gold.":

        $ change_treasury(25)
    "Use the materials for a new project":






        pass

sk "Understood... boss. Thar was one other thing."

"After a moment's hesitation, the dwarf reluctantly handed Rowan a package."

sk "We also found this. As much as it pains me to offer it directly to you, I figured that it would be best for the masters if you had it."


$ get_rnd_item(0, 200)

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('cla_nasim_quarrel', triggers="week_end", conditions=('nasimFirstVisit == False', 'nasimTF == False',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

    event('quarrel_follow_up', triggers="week_end", conditions=('claNasQuarrel',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg12")

    event('counterfeit_coins', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 10','week < 60',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('counterfeit_consequences', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 60',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

label cla_nasim_quarrel:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

quest "Three hundred gold, and youll deliver another batch next month."

quest "Three hundred fifty, and youll agree to buy the Desert Primrose as well, for two hundred total."

ro "Oh?"

hide rowan with moveoutright

scene bg19 with fade
show nasim neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

nas "A steep price, though the product is no doubt of quality high enough to justify it. Which is why with some regret I must remind you I did not request any Primrose."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "I only need the Haleen Cacti, and I believe three hundred should not only cover the expense of acquiring it, but also leave you with a nifty profit of over seventy gold pieces."

show clamin sad at midright with dissolve

cla "If I was buying under the cloak of darkness, from a shady merchant in the back alleys, and did not inspect the product he was handing me, then maybe. But this is high quality stuff, straight from the main square!"
cla "Nasim, you know how much Im investing in castle Bloodmeen. Three hundred fifty barely lets me cover the cost of the bribes! Any less than that, and Im simply not breaking even!"


show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "And yet somehow you return with two crates of Desert Primrose which I, again, did not request. A gift from a secret admirer, perhaps?"

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "Ah, funny that you ask, but no! Its not thanks to me that we came in possession of this fine flower"

show clamin at center with moveinright
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

ro "How unlike of you to credit others with a successful transaction."

"Cla-Min greeted him a wide, if somewhat nervous smile. There were four crates by her side, and she was leaning against one of them. Nasim acknowledged him with a polite Lord Rowan, and gave him The Look."



"The Look of a man who has lost his patience at the very start of the conversation, but had to maintain an air of civility to get what he needed."

cla "Rowan, my love, you know I value transparency. And since youre here, have you by chance met Cla-Tan, my nephew?"

ro "I dont think I have had the pleasure."


show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve

nas "I have, as well as most of the library. It took us the better half of the evening to sort out the study room after Cliohnas thunderbolt pushed him into one of the shelves. He shouldnt have kept pestering her."

show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

cla "He just gets very enthusiastic when magic is concerned."

nas "One could describe it this way, though I believe Cliohna went with being an impudent hyperactive brat?"

cla "First impressions can be misleading."

nas "I think there was an F-word in there as well?"

cla "Great! Everybody knows a casual, informal atmosphere helps foster good teacher-student relationships."

show nasim happy at midleft with dissolve

nas "Does your nephew share that viewpoint? I havent seen him around recently."

cla "Of course he does! I just thought a short break would do him good, in some of the drier regions of the world."

show nasim neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at center with dissolve
show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

cla "He keeps screaming during thunderstorms, the poor lad."

show clamin happy at center with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

cla "Which is when he was with me when I was buying the Cacti. And what would you know, I leave him alone for a few hours, and that little rascal strikes this amazing deal on the primroses!"

"Something the way she said amazing deal made an uneasy feeling crawl up Rowans spine, and he was certain Nasim felt it too."

cla "Did you know they can be used in a variety of herbal ointments, with amazing effects that help treat chronic insomnia, head-splitting migraines and a variety of potentially lethal infections?"


show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

nas "I"



nas "I thought they were primarily used in essential oils?"

"Cla-Mins smile didnt even flinch, but it didnt need to. She knew."
"She knew from the start, and now so did Rowan and Nasim."
"Her nephew got duped into buying two crates of a completely useless plant, and now Cla-Min had to find a way to somehow make up for the losses."
"And knowing her shed sooner swallow her own pride selling that crap, than admit a member of her family had the business sense of a six year old."

cla "Ive been told the most common product is called Midnight Solitude."

"None of them shuddered, but they all wanted to."

show nasim happy at midleft with dissolve

nas " Sounds like a marketable name? Perhaps you have a friend in Uvarth whod be willing to lend a hand?"

cla "Oh I have friends everywhere, but are you sure? This is a golden- no, platinum opportunity!"

if society_type == "might":
    nas "And it will make somebody a very rich man, but all I need is the Haleen Cacti, miss Cla-min. We can settle for three hundred twenty, but thats final."
else:

    nas "And it will make somebody a very rich man, but all I need is the Haleen Cacti, Lady Cla-min. We can settle for three hundred twenty, but thats final."

show nasim neutral at midleft with dissolve

cla "Youre robbing me blind here Nasim. I suppose I could agree to that, IF youd be so kind as to sneak a good word about Cla-Tan to-"



show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve

nas "No."


show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

cla "Oh I know, I know, as I said, a bit impressionable, but-"

nas "No."

cla "Really no reason to cross out a bright lad like him just because-"



if society_type == "might":
    nas "No. miss Cla-Min, please. Youre embarrassing yourself."
else:

    nas "No. Lady Cla-Min, please. Youre embarrassing yourself."

show clamin angry at center with dissolve

" Not the wisest move on Nasims part. Rowan could almost feel the cold fury radiate of her."

menu:
    "Remind Nasim he should be more considerate of his allies needs.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        $ nasimAttitude -= 1
        ro "You should at least hear her out Nasim."
        show clamin happy at center with dissolve

        cla "Ah, no, its fine my love."
        "Her chilly disposition disappeared unexpectedly, as if with a snap of a finger, replaced with her usual sunny smile. She sighed theatrically, and patted the crate by her side."
    "Reprimand Cla-Min for bothering everyone constantly.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('cla_min', -3)
        $ nasimAttitude += 1
        ro "This really isnt his problem Cla-Min."
        cla "..."
        show clamin happy at center with dissolve

        "Her scowl deepened, only to disappear unexpectedly, as if with a snap of a finger, replaced by her usual sunny smile. She sighed theatrically, and patted the crate by her side."
    "Stay out of it.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show clamin happy at center with dissolve

        "But her chilly disposition disappeared unexpectedly, as if with a snap of a finger, replaced with her usual sunny smile. She sighed theatrically, and patted the crate by her side."

cla "This is hardly a fair price, but I suppose you cant win them all. Three hundred twenty, but only because were friends, alright?"

nas "Of course. And another batch like this one, one month from now."

cla "Whatever you ask for, sweetheart."

"There was a deceptive sweetness in Cla-Mins voice, that alarmed them both, but there was no way of discerning what the goblin was plotting."

if nasimAttitude >= 0:
    "He only hoped Nasim could handle it."
else:

    "Ah well, whatever it was Nasim had got himself into, it wasnt Rowans concern."

$ claNasQuarrel = True
return




label quarrel_follow_up:

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center

quest " While Sunset Overdrive really helps with respiration problems!"

nas "I wish the name wasnt the most fantastic thing about this concoction."

"Before entering Nasims room, Rowan heard a familiar voice inside of it. Keeping a light step, he peered through the crack of the partially closed door."

hide rowan with dissolve

show clamin happy at midleft with dissolve

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

"Cla-Min was at it again, trying to be rid of the Desert Primroses. They now took the form of a crate full of potions, with a smiling goblin painted on the side of it. The artist lacked talent, but Rowan thought it was a nice touch."
"Nasim, on the other hand, didnt."

if society_type == "might":
    nas "Miss Cla-Min. I am grateful for the second batch of Haleen Cacti, but please, I have no desire to hear about your ess-"
else:

    nas "Lady Cla-Min. I am grateful for the second batch of Haleen Cacti, but please, I have no desire to hear about your ess-"

cla "Herbal medicine."

nas "About your essential oils problem! Just leave the cacti, and go."

if serveChoice == 4:
    "Rowan shook his head, wondering if he should go in to intervene."
    "In theory, keeping the various personas in the castle cooperating with one another was part of his job, but keeping these two at odds was that little bit of extra sabotage that required nothing but inaction on his part."
else:

    "Rowan shook his head, wondering if he should go in to intervene. The last thing he needed was another couple of squabbling children in the castle."

cla "Oh Nasim, I could do that! But then you wouldnt get the chance to see what I have to offer to my platinum members!"

nas "With all due respect, I think the Qerazel heat might have-"




cla "Oh no, I think youll really want to know about the platinum inventory."

"Rowan saw Cla-Min put a small, wooden box on top of the potion crate. She turned it around so it would face Nasim, inadvertently preventing Rowan for seeing the content as she opened it."

show nasim angry at midright with dissolve

"So he settled for watching Nasims reaction. It started with sudden surprised, then  turned into cold fury, which slowly receded to give way to reluctant acknowledgment."


show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

cla "I concede, Cla-Tan might be impressionable, absentminded and obnoxious, but hes also very inquisitive when it comes to magic."
cla "Funny what one small goblin can find with a sack of coins and a full week to himself, isnt it?"

nas "His tenacity and resourcefulness do him credit. So how much would it take to become the sole owner of the platinum box?"

cla "Why, its not just for anyone! Its a premium offer available exclusively to the platinum members of our new Herbal Self-Care Club!"

nas "And you can become one by?"

cla "Oh, its simple, really. All you need to do is buy About two hundred gold coins worth of Cla-Min Caravans Limited Edition Herbal Medicine?"

nas "What an innovative sales structure. And do pray tell, how much for this crate of potions here?"

cla "Three Hundred."

show nasim angry at midright with dissolve

"Rowan could almost hear the grinding of his teeth."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "Do you accept magically infused gems?"

cla "At a fair market price."

"Rowan watched in awe as goods changed hands. What did Cla-Min have on him that made him part with three hundred gold coins without as much as a word of protest?!"

cla "Pleasure doing business with you Nasim! I do have a pamphlet on them somewhere-"

if society_type == "might":
    nas "Ill make sure to study it extensively, miss Cla-Min. So, the platinum box?"
else:

    nas "Ill make sure to study it extensively, Lady Cla-Min. So, the platinum box?"

cla "Dont you want to hear about the benefits that come with the platinum card?"



if society_type == "might":
    nas "The box,miss Cla-Min."
else:

    nas "The box, Lady Cla-Min."

cla "Such high demand! But you might find the price on that a bit unorthodox, Im afraid"

nas " Its getting Cliohna to apprentice your nephew."

cla "Its getting Cliohna to apprentice my nephew."



if society_type == "might":
    nas "Miss Cla-Min, Im afraid you vastly overestimate how much sway any of us, including the twins, have over Mistress Cliohna. I can promise to arrange for a suitable tutor for Cla-Tan, but anything beyond that is simply not possible."
else:

    nas "Lady Cla-Min, Im afraid you vastly overestimate how much sway any of us, including the twins, have over Mistress Cliohna. I can promise to arrange for a suitable tutor for Cla-Tan, but anything beyond that is simply not possible."

cla "It can be a few months from now, if its such a problem."

nas "Even then-"

cla "Perhaps teaching him directly would improve his chances?"

nas " Perhaps. But doing so would hinder my research, and avoiding that is precisely why were having this conversation in the first place. I can throw in a personal session twice a week, as a sign of goodwill, but thats all."

cla "Make it four times a week, Nasim."

nas " Thrice a week."

show clamin angry at midleft with dissolve

cla "Four times a week."

show nasim angry at midright with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "Thrice a week, and a solemn vow he will not fall prey to an unexplained yet lethal malady six months after our business is concluded."

"Cla-min pursed her lips as she considered his proposal, weighing how much further she could push the man."

show clamin happy at midleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

"In the end, long term prospects triumphed over short term gains, and she answered with a dazzling smile."

cla "You drive a hard bargain Nasim, but I accept! The platinum box is yours-"


show bg12 with redflash

"Nasim snapped his fingers and the box burst into flames."



cla "Thats one way of doing it."
cla "Another shipment of Haleen Cacti next month?"

nas "The current amount will suffice for the time."
nas " You said you had friends in Uverth? Would it be possible to acquire Ogreberries?"

cla "Ill ask around."

hide clamin with dissolve
hide nasim with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"Seeing the negotiations coming to an end, Rowan quietly sneaked away from Nasims room. What did Cla-Tan find that Cla-Min was able to use so effectively?"





"There was no way the goblin matron would spill the beans now that a deal was made, but perhaps later on, Nasim could be tricked into dropping his guard"

$ claNasBlackmail = True
return





label counterfeit_coins:

$ CounterfeitGoblinDealtWith = True
$ change_treasury(+100)

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

"Steepling his fingers, Rowan waited patiently while Cla-Min inspected one of the many coins piled in front of her, turning it in her fingers with great interest. She then grabbed a magnifying glass Rowan had laying on his desk, and inspected it more closely."

cla "No seam. Markings check out."
cla "Weight seems right, but"

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

"She grabbed a handful of the coins, and stacked them up together. The tower tilted slightly to the side, then toppled over. Cla-Min nodded with a smile."

cla "Thats what made you suspicious, wasnt it?"

ro "I thought it weird. Was I right?"

"She balanced the remaining coin on the tip of her finger, and tapped it with her pipe. It made a quiet *thud* sound."

cla "Yes. Theyre fake."
cla "Mind you, theyre pretty good fakes! Would fool most people. Youre lucky you have me and my family on your payroll."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Thats up to debate."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "Rowan, love, why are you always so cold when it comes to business? It wounds my heart!"
cla "Now, do tell, what happened?"

if 'castle.buildings["tavern"].lvl >= 1':
    cla "Bad luck during a raid, or did Indarah not pay attention?"
else:

    cla "Bad luck during a raid?"

ro "Im afraid not, Cla-Min."



ro "Theyre yours."

show clamin angry at midright with dissolve

cla "Impossible. Every single coin that passes through my Caravan is personally checked by an esteemed member of my family. Theres no way-"

show clamin sad at midright with dissolve

"Her voice cut off suddenly, and Rowan watched the realization dawn upon her. Cla-Min tended to keep a good poker face, but for a brief moment, the hurt and anger were unmistakable."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

cla "I apologize, Lord Blackwell. There is a small chance I may have misjudged a relative of mine."
cla "I will attend to the matter and cover the losses, as well as compensate you for the trouble. This will not happen again."

"Lord Blackwell? He was glad she took the matter seriously, but she wouldnt get off the hook so easily."

ro "So you have a suspect already."

cla "I do."

ro "And...?"

"His piercing gaze bore into her, urging her to continue. As the heavy atmosphere thickened, a lesser woman might have squirmed and stammered out a name. But not Cla-Min."
"For her, the pressure had the opposite effect. It was like oil to her cogs, sharpening her wit, and kicking her mind into a higher gear."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "Rowan, my love, you know my word is my bond. I already promised I would attend to the matter personally, so you dont have to worry about a thing."

show clamin at center with moveinright

"He saw her raise up from her chair, and with a nimble motion climbed on to his desk. She fluttered her eyes at him, a dazzling, seductive smile dancing on her lips."

cla "You know how much you mean to me and my people, trickster, and I simply cant stomach the fact I have disappointed you. So please, let me handle this"

"She leaned in, her generous bosom almost spilling out of her shirt."

cla "Then later, if you still have doubts about how I run things, or whether the books check out, I wouldnt mind you dropping by the caravan to Inspect my finances."

menu:
    "Let her handle this, since shes asking so nicely.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Is this what counts as dirty talk among merchants?"
        cla "A ledger can be a very private thing to a woman."
        ro "It shouldnt be, unless shes hiding something dirty between its folds."
        "Cla-Min giggled in response, almost laying on his desk by this point. Rowan would roll his eyes at such shameless behavior, but then he wouldnt be able to appreciate what was right in front of them."
        cla "If you wish to conduct a thorough audit, I can have the pages spread and ready this very evening."
        ro "Later, perhaps. In the meantime, go deal with that relative of yours."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        "Cla-Min launched herself forward, rewarding him with a long, passionate kiss. Before he could draw her in to take thing one step further, she was already leaping off his table, gathering the false coins to one of her sacks."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        cla "Thank you love, I knew youd understand."
        ro "You have a way with words Cla-Min, among other things."
        show clamin at midright with moveoutright
        "She flashed him a quick grin, then grabbed the counterfeit coins and headed for the exit, giving Rowan ample time to appreciate her wide rear as she went."
        hide clamin with moveoutright
        ro " Inspect her finances Goodness gracious."
        $ change_relation('cla_min', 10)
        return
    "Reprimand her for the constant and unwelcome flirtation, but let her handle the matter.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowans eyes flickered to coins she inadvertently spilled across the desk with her hips. He picked one, and presented it the goblin matron."

        ro "The fact youre sitting on false gold your caravan delivered this very week undercuts the whole sales pitch a little."
        show clamin neutral at center with dissolve
        cla "Well-"
        show clamin at midright with moveoutright
        "He flicked her the coin. Cla-Min grabbed it on reflex, even though it was essentially worthless."
        ro "Cla-Min, I get it. Youre worried about your family. Since its this important to you, I wont pry any further, as long as the problem is dealt with."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "But can you *please* cut down on the constant flirting? Arent you supposed to be a professional?"
        show clamin sad at midright with dissolve
        cla "I- Of course, Lord Rowan. This wasnt the right time."
        ro "There never is a right time for that, but I dont have time to lecture you Cla-Min. Try to behave, and deal with that relative of yours quickly. One bad apple spoils the barrel, as they say."
        scene black with fade
        "A wave of relief washed over the goblin matron, and she quickly jumped off his desk, loudly expressing her gratitude as she grabbed the counterfeit coins. He assured her that it was nothing - as long as she had his back, so would he cover hers."
        $ change_relation('cla_min', 5)
        return
    "Pressure her into revealing who was behind the counterfeits.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        show clamin sad at center with dissolve
        ro "Cla-Min, youve been granted a lot of freedom here, but you forget your caravan business ceased to be your personal property the moment you threw your lot in with the twins."
        show clamin at midright with moveoutright
        "Rowan grabbed one of the counterfeit coins Cla-Min's hips inadvertently spilled across his desk, and presented it to the goblin matron."
        ro "Someone tried to bring false gold into my castle. I would very much want to know who it was."
        ro "And unless you want me to introduce your clan to the term Collective Responsibility, you will give me a name."
        cla "..."
        "Cla-Min swallowed heavily, the slowly slid back to her seat, defeated. Normally, she would try to bargain, but her position was far too weak for any negotiations."
        "Should Andras or Jezera hear the full story, there was little doubt who theyd side with."
        cla "It it was my brother, Cla-Bin."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Thank you."
        cla "Rowan, look, its"
        cla "Its not like that. Cla-Bin always argued we cant trust humans, that sooner or later youll screw us over, so we have to get you first. We dont see eye to eye on this, but given the history between our races, its not like his fears are unfounded."
        cla "He approached me a month ago, said its stupid that we keep bickering over this. He wanted to make up, help me run the Caravan. Guess it was just an act."
        ro "Then why cover for him?"
        cla "I dont think he did for the profit. He probably thought it wise to start saving up while Castle Bloodmeen takes the heat."
        cla "He was trying to protect us in his own, stupid way."
        cla "So he might be a shortsighted idiot, but hes still family. I know it doesnt justify his actions, but please, dont be too hard on him."

        menu:
            "Let Cla-Min handle this after all.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Me and my soft heart"

                show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
                ro "Fine. Cla-Min, youre free to handle his punishment as you see fit, as long as you keep me informed."
                show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
                "The dazzling smile returned as if it was never gone. Cla-Min stood up and bowed her head respectfully, grateful beyond words."
                cla "Thank you, Lord Rowan. I will have a detailed report ready by the end of the next week."
                ro "Good. Consider yourself dismissed."
                $ change_relation('cla_min', 5)
                return
            "A light punishment  whip him publicly.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "I dont appreciate the fact there are members of your family who think they can play us like a fiddle, and Id like it even less if they got away with it with a slap on the wrist."
                ro "Even if I ignored the betrayal, by law forgery is punishable with death, is it not?"
                cla "I- Yes. It is."
                ro "Still I suppose that would be just proving his point"
                show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
                ro "Thirty lashes. And I want you and your family watch him take them. As a warning."
                cla "The message will be heard loud and clear."
                ro "Good. You can go now."
                cla "Of course. And Thank you, Lord Rowan."
                $ castle.villages_income += 5
                return
            "The appropriate punishment  execute him.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "The punishment for forgery is death. You know that."
                cla "Rowan if you would-"
                ro "Ive passed my judgment, Cla-Min. One bad apple spoils the barrel."
                ro "And if you know whats good for you and your family, I hope he wont suddenly go missing."
                show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
                cla "No, of course not."
                ro "Good, you can go now."
                cla "Yes, Lord Blackwell."
                $ castle.villages_income += 10
                $ change_relation('cla_min', -10)
                return





label counterfeit_consequences:

scene bg6 with fade

if CounterfeitGoblinDealtWith == True:
    "On his return, Rowan was handed the latest report covering Castle Bloodmeen activity."
    "At Andras behalf, a small delegation was sent to one of the Dragon Tail many islands, to recruit a mercenary band the twins have heard of. The negotiations ended up a success, and the bands fearsome warriors have boosted the twins forces."
    $ change_treasury(-20)
    $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops += 4
    return
else:

    "On his return, Rowan was greeted with unpleasant news."
    "Andras had a delegation sent to one of the smaller islands of Dragon Tail, with orders to recruit a local mercenary band. Everything went well, until the head of the delegation handed over the down payment."
    "It made its way back to Rowan, with one of their orcs, eyes gouged out and ears cut off. The coins turned out to be counterfeit, and the pirate lord accused Castle Bloodmeen of foul play. The entire delegation was slaughtered, and all chances of recruiting the band were now lost."
    "Neither of the twins were happy for this development, and Rowan lambasted himself over his own carelessness. He shouldve paid more attention to what coins made their way to their treasury."
    $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 4
    $ change_relation('jezera', -5)
    $ change_relation('andras', -5)
    $ counterfeitUndiscovered = True
    return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('a_time_to_relax', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 21', 'alexiaSeparateRoom == False', 'all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31', 'all_actors["alexia"].relation > 50',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

label a_time_to_relax:

scene bg14 with fade

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve


"Again, another day in the castle. Again, filled with work. Even though it was the one day both she and Rowan were around, there was so much to do neither of them had much time for the other. Even she had only just gotten out of her work clothes."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"She was doing her part. Always doing her part. She didnt have to, no. But unlike her, her husband had no choice, and she wasnt going to let him carry that burden alone."

scene bg9 with fade

"That, however, did not mean that they wouldn't find some time for one another come the evenings."

show rowan intro necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"As she stepped inside the room she found Rowan checking over his equipment, laid out on the desk in preparation for the next week's exploration. Freshly cleaned and polished."

show rowan intro necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Alexia?"

if avatar.corruption < 51:
    "All of her exhaustion, all of the despair she always hid in her heart, lifted the moment she saw his expression brighten up. The gentle warmth in his eyes was like a beacon in the darkness, guiding her to safety. It would all turn out alright. She was sure of it. "
else:

    "All of her exhaustion, all of the despair she always hid in her heart, lifted the moment she saw his expression brighten up. The gentle warmth in his eyes, nowadays so rare, never failed to reappear when she was around. It would all turn out alright. She was sure of it."

show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve

"They were both tired, sore, and stressed. If Alexia listened to her body, shed threw herself on the bed right here, and sleep till the sun sets past the horizon twice over."
"But what the body wanted, wasnt what the heart needed."


scene black with fade
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind black

"First came the kiss. A needy, hasty kiss. It carried with itself all the longing, all the pain of absence, all the desperate desire. Meticulously hidden. Always meticulously hidden from the twins, as to not give them any more power over them. "
"But right now, alone at last, they were finally free to show it. Finally free to embrace it. There wasnt much time, but they didnt need it. Everything the other needed to know, was said with that one kiss. "

if avatar.wounds > 0:
    "She unbuttoned his shirt, her fingers trailing across his chest. She noticed a new wound. What was the story behind this one? She didnt know. And she wouldnt ask."
    "She did inquire about them, in the past, after the war. Trailed her fingers across his body just as she did now, gawking at the battle scars."
    "Awed, she begged him to tell the story behind them. Some he shared. But more often than not, he fell silent, got this... Faraway look in his eyes, and awkwardly change the subject. She didnt know why. Not back then. "
    "Such a stupid girl she was. Some things were best left forgotten."
else:

    "She unbuttoned his shirt, her fingers trailing across his chest, trailing across old battle scars. She smiled a little, happy to see no new ones this time."
    "She knew the tale behind some that still decorated his body. Right after the war, she would gawk at them in awe, and begged him to tell the story they held. Some he shared."
    "But more often than not, he fell silent, got this... Faraway look in his eyes, and awkwardly change the subject. She didnt know why. Not back then. "
    "Such a stupid girl she was. Some things were best left forgotten."

"His hands rested on her sides, and she raised her arms obediently. He took her dress off, and kissed her again, hugging her close."
"She felt his heart beating against her chest, and knew he felt hers as well."
"She didnt know long they stayed like that. She didnt want it to end. And she knew neither did he."
"When his grip finally lessened, she pushed him away lightly, pushed him on the desk he was working at. Something fell down, with a metallic clang."
"She didnt check what it was. Her eyes never left his, even as she worked to unbuckle his pants. She saw the shadow behind them. All the things he had to do She rarely asked about them. When he was ready, hed open up on his own. Thats how it usually was."
"All she could do Was remind him he was still the man she married. He was still the man she loved."

al "A-ah "


scene cg400 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg400
show rowan necklace naked behind cg400
pause 3

"She mounted him without haste, his hard cock sending a pleasant tingle through her pussy as it parted her inner walls. A few kisses, and he was this hard already? If she was a teenage girl, shed giggle at such reaction."
"But now, being his wife Ah, well, she still felt like giggling a little, but it would be undignified for a woman her age. But it was nice knowing she never stopped being the sexiest woman he ever met."
"That she too never stopped being the person he fell in love with."

ro "Alexia"

al "Shh..."

show cg432 with dissolve
pause 2

"The position she pushed him into It wasnt very comfortable for her, but she didnt care. Standing on her toes, she wrapped her arms around his neck, kissed the corner of his mouth, and started to slowly roll her hips."
"They didnt have much time for one another, but she was in no hurry. She wasn't here to satiate her lust. All she wanted Was to spend some time with her beloved. And maybe, just maybe, ease his burden a little bit."

ro "Aah Aah"

"And if the breathless moans were anything to go by She succeeded."
"She kissed him again. She ran her finger through his hair. She showered him with all those little caresses she knew he loved so much, and he responded in kind. She didnt need to moan like a whore, or loudly proclaim what a stud he was. He knew how she felt. And so did she."

show cg433 with dissolve
pause 2

al "Aaah.Aaaah! Rowan! "

"Well Maybe some shameless moaning. "

if alexiaUnfaithful == True:
    "She might not have always been the perfect wife to him, she knew that But that was what love was all about. You make mistakes, you argue, you fight. But then you come to each other. Always come back for each other."

show cg434 with dissolve
pause 2

"His cock was a perfect fit. Always had been. Filling her fully as she lowered herself, throbbing with it Impatient to fill her with its seed."

if (week % 4 == 0):
    "She was ovulating today Maybe this time, it will finally take root"
else:

    "Maybe this time, it will finally take root "


show cg434 with sshake
show cg434 with sshake
show cg435 with flash
pause 2
show cg436 with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind black
show rowan necklace naked behind black
pause 3

ro "A-ah, Alexia!"

"His fingers dug into her, pulling her into him, impaling her as his body stiffened. She gasped when his hot cum poured into her, spilling out of her pussy."
"This time, she did giggle."

ro "Thank you... "

al "What are you thanking me for Here I am, shamelessly exploiting you, and Im getting thanked for that?"

ro "I dont feel particularly exploited."

al "Hmph. I must be growing soft with age."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked at midright with dissolve

"She kissed him one last time and climbed off him, adjusting her panties to hold his little gift inside of her. Maybe this time"

al "Come on Lets have a bath. I dont even want to know how I smell."

ro "Like a basket of roses."

al "Sure, lets go with that."

"They bickered some more, enjoying each others company before darkness would take them both. Even if all they had were simple days like that "

scene black with fade

"Maybe it would be enough."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('greyhide_coal_shipment', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=30', 'castle.buildings["forge"].lvl < 3', 'castle.iron_per_week >= 5'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('handle_with_care', triggers="week_end", conditions=('avatar.corruption > 30','all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('rowans_reward', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.buildings["brothel"].lvl > 0',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


label greyhide_coal_shipment:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show liurial neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan was stuck with attending an unending mountain of paperwork. Reports of logistics, scouts, the maintenance of the castle grounds droll and soul crushing work that wore on his fortitude."
"To his left, his assistant diligently tackled her own stack. Their expressions were a study of contrast. Rowan was dull out of his mind, but she looked content. She even hummed softly as she worked."
"The silence broke when the door thunderously cracked against the wall. The man had long grew accustomed to orcs slamming his door wide open with no sense of manners."

ro "What is it?"

show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

os "Bull man. Needs you down in tha forge."

ro "Why?"

os "Dunno, seemed upset tho."

hide orc soldier with dissolve

"He dismissed the orc with a wave of his hand, and sat back into his chair to ponder for a moment. Greyhide wasnt one to need much looking over. Something may have gone wrong."

scene bg22 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"It was oddly tepid in the forge when the man entered. The musical rhythm of metal was absent. A knot started deep within his stomach. He turned to meet Greyhides stoic gaze. Grey fur was stained pitch black from his hands to elbows."

show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Greyhide bowed his head low. Rowan attempted to wave away the formality, but the hulking man stared solemnly the palms of his hands."

ro "What is it?"

gh "Im sorry, but... "

"With no effort, the minotaur crumbled handfuls of coal within his palms. He looked up to the man with a look of trepidation. His voice rumbled low with melancholy. Rowan gave him the time to explain the situation."

gh "The forge has been tainted with this."

"The minotaur threw the coal dust into a crate full of the rock. He languished for a moment. His massive form shrunk as he looked deep into the black rocks."

ro "Coal?"

gh "Its too soft, the orcs who fed the furnace wouldnt have known the difference between coking coal and this..."

ro "Then what does this mean? No one even uses coal like that back where Im from."

gh "The forge wont be able to smelt iron. Whats left within the firepot has to be cleaned. I then will need a shipment of true coking coal, until then I cannot bring the fires hot enough to smelt iron."

"Rowans gut feeling was the assume the worst. But it was hard to imagine that any in the castle would risk sabotaging the twins."

ro "I guess theres no way around it then. How could this have happened?"

gh "To the untrained eye it would be nigh impossible to tell one from the other. Coking coal has a lustre to it when you remove the dust. It is also far harder than this"
gh "The failure is mine I should have inspected it upon arrival."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Youre not to blame for this. Itd bet that we were taken advantage of Ill warn Cla-min and tell her you need more."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "How long do you think itll take?"

"Greyhide cupped his chin with a hand, staining the grey fur within soot. Rowan stifled a chuckle at the elder minotaurs blackened face."

gh "If you will permit me an aide who can fit within the forge, I need only two days. However, we will lose those days of production."

ro "Best we get to it. Thank you, Greyhide."

gh "Of course, until next time."

"With a polite nod exchanged between the two, Rowan set off to give Cla-min the bad news. The goblin would certainly have a deluge of choice words with whomever tried to pull this one over on her. In the meantime it would seem armour production would briefly stop."

$ castle._iron -= 5
return





label handle_with_care:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"The longer Rowan looked at the document, the more tired he got. Scouting reports on the movement of Knights near the border of The Tundra and Rosaria were important. But, it was getting late and his ability to focus had been dulled from hours of grinding work already."

if week > 24:
    "Liurial had left for the night an hour before. Rowan hadnt minded since she was actually on top of her work for the month. She was probably the only one. "

quest "Rowan?"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan looked up. His wife was standing in the doorway closest to the administrative desks."

al "I was waiting up for you, but you never came back to bed."

"Rowan shook his head. Didnt she understand how important his work was? This woman could be so needy sometimes."

ro "There was still work that needed to be done over here. Im basically the only one holding this castle up."

"Alexia averted her gaze so as not to meet him eye to eye."
"Moments like this were no longer a rarity. Rowan loved his wife. He really did. But, the longer he stayed here, the less he felt he understood her. The less he felt she understood him."

al "If you wanted, maybe I could help?"

"Rowan waved her away."

ro "Im alright on secretarial work. What Im working on is picking out between-"

"Now it was Alexias turn to dismiss him. She strutted closer, swaying her hips side to side."

show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "Thats not what Im talking about."

"She sat down on his desk, legs hanging to the side and cleavage hanging down near his face. He could smell the scent from her. The musky combination of perfume and desire."

al "Its alright. You can keep working. I just want to do something to ease your tension...Give you a bit of relaxation."

"Rowan tilted his head."
"There was something quaint about the effort. Innocent flirtation between husband and wife. It wasnt the kind of sexuality that Bloodmeen was historically known for."

menu:
    "Let her approach.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump handleCareSex
    "Send her off.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan shook his head. A noble effort on his wifes part, but not what he was looking for tonight."
        ro "Not tonight. Lives depend on me doing this work. If I screw up it can cost us entire fighting forces. I cant distract myself. No matter how enticing the distraction."
        if avatar.corruption > 60 and all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 31:
            "He didnt mention his feelings towards her or the seduction effort in general. Maybe it was just too tame"
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "...Oh."
        "Alexia recoiled backwards, until she was sitting straight up. Her eyes returned downcast, where they couldnt meet Rowans. It made them feel further apart than they actually were"
        if NTR == True:
            $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
        return

label handleCareSex:

"Rowan looked up and down at his expectant wife. She was watching at him closely now. Her eyes took on a doe-like softness. Seeking approval and validation."
"Rowan put his document down. She was making all this effort. What would be the harm in a bit of indulgence? It wasnt like Rowan didnt feel pent up."

ro "Alright, I think there is a desk work position for you available."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Im still going to be focusing on my work though. Youre just here to give me a little bit of stress relief, alright?"

"Alexia nodded along with him."

ro "One more thing"

"He reached down into a nearby cabinet and grabbed a small piece of string."

ro "You should put your hair up. It will make it easier."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 31:
    "Alexia blinked twice. It took her a second to process his meaning. "

"His wife made a show of swaying her body and batting her eyelashes at him as she worked her hair into a ponytail. Rowan watched with a soft smile."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 31:
    "She was fumbling a little bit, but it was cute."
else:

    "Rowan knew enough by now to gauge a partners skill. Alexias movements were smooth and catlike, but he was able to catch the odd slip up here and there. Not bad, but yet..."

al "There we are. Shall I get started?"


scene cg445 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg445
pause 3

"Alexia slipped under the desk. Shortly, Rowan's pants had been worked down to the floor, and his wifes lips were wrapped around his manhood. He let out a soft groan in response to the sensation but otherwise went back to the document."
"He did still have work to do."

show cg446 with dissolve
pause 2

"Alexia bobbed her head along softly. Back and forth in a steady rhythm. The sounds of slurping emanated out to the rest of the room. If someone walked in, it would be hard to miss what was happening."
"But, Rowan continued to focus on his work. He jotted down notes. He looked over the latest production reports coming from the occupied territory."

if liurialSex == True:
    "Spending his work days in the castle with a certain elf had improved his ability to focus on work in a great many circumstances."

show cg447 with dissolve
pause 2

"But, there was only so much buildup that he could feel before it drew his attention. Alexia was bobbing her head in a steady rhythmic pattern. Up and down. It made her ponytail flip around in chaos."

if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 31:
    "She even put her tongue into the work. It was positioned low in her mouth right where it would run right along the sensitive underside of his cock. She definitely hadnt known that technique back in Arthdale."

"It all felt good. Only...not quite good enough."

show cg448 with dissolve
pause 2

"It didnt take him long to notice that he wanted more. This was fun, but it was drawn out. Almost boring."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Besides, wouldnt it be a bit more fun to hear her choke a bit?"

"Rowan gripped her ponytail at the base and held it loosely as she bobbed her head up and down. This wasnt unusual by any stretch of the imagination. But, that was just the first step."

ro "I think its time to pick up the pace."


scene cg449 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg449
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg449
pause 3

"Alexia only had a second to react before Rowan added force to grip. He forced her head down and then back up with his hand. Her hair became a handle to control her head. She gasped in surprise, but the sound was muffled by his cock."
"Now Rowan was completely in control of the pace. Her mouth was just like any other hole, and he felt her teeth brush softly against himself every time he forced her cock deeper into her throat."
"Alexia sputtered, gasped and squirmed. This was not a way that they commonly played. It was harder, more forceful. She could breathe during a blowjob reasonably well, but throat fucking wasnt something they did together very often."
"Yet, she didnt try to stop him nor even protest too strongly. She was going along with it."
"Rowan closed his eyes and just let himself enjoy the sensation. Alexia wriggled underneath him, but obediently acted as a good fuck hole."

show cg450 with dissolve
pause 2

"Each stroke he tried to push deeper, harder. Her mouth was warm and wet. He sought pleasure in its depths."

al "Mmm! Mmm!"

"Alexia whined but still continued not to resist his hand. A passive doll moving as directed. The odd cough here and there joined the loud wet slapping sounds of penetration."

al "Mmmmmm!"

ro "Just relax. Im almost"
ro "Almost"

"He tensed his back. He was right there. The early waves of pleasure already touched him, beckoning onward. But, it was still frustratingly far away. Rowan groaned out, but his orgasm didnt arrive any faster."
"That is why Rowan sped up his hand. He forced Alexias head up and down at a dizzying pace. It resembled the rapid hand movements from when hed stroke his own cock. "

show cg450 with dissolve
pause 1

al "Mmmm! Mmmm!"

ro "There"


show cg451 with dissolve
pause 2

"Rowans eyes fluttered and a stream of hot white cum shot down his wifes throat. With a final groan, he let go off his grip on Alexias hair."
"She fell to her hands and knees sputtering and groaning. Rowan barely noticed as he let himself get lost in the post-orgasmic bliss."
"He let himself glide that way for a few seconds. But, he returned to normal all too fast. His eyes opened."

show cg451 with sshake
show cg451 with sshake
scene cg452 with flash
show rowan necklace happy behind cg452
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg452

"Alexia was still sputtering on the ground. Her face had become an absolute mess. Tears strolled down her cheeks. Spit and cum drooled from her coughing lips. Her nose even leaked a little bit of snot. "
"There was even some cum in her hair. Shed pulled back a bit as he came."
"She was a mess."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Without thinking, Rowan grabbed a small handkerchief that he kept around and passed it down to her."
    al "Th..Thank you."

"Rowan backed his chair out, to let her free. But, it still took her a minute of sputtering and recovering to return to basic functionality."

al "That was...intense"

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan chuckled softly to himself."

ro "Youre kind of cute like that. "

al "If you...say so..."

"Alexia sighed. She was keeping her eyes low. She was avoiding his gaze all the more now. But, there was a lot of hesitation in the way she moved and spoke. Her brain was still processing what happened. Either that or she needed more air."

al "..."

al "I didnt hate it"

"Rowan tilted his head slightly."

al "If you want to do it like that again...I wouldnt hate it"

"There was another silence that fell on the room. Rowan looked to the work on the desk. There was still much to do, but he had made good progress today."

scene black with fade

"Rowan led her first to some water and then back to his room. He couldnt get over the contrast of her crying face to her innocent expression earlier. Rowan couldnt help but feel like she learned something tonight..."

$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 5)
return





label rowans_reward:

scene bg9 with fade

"Soft footsteps disturbed the night time dark of Rowans room. Someone was awake and moving. Step step step. As they approached the bed, there was a sudden flash of activity."


show rowan necklace naked neutral at midleft with dissolve

"In a single swift movement, Rowan had drawn his sword and pointed it at the newcomer. His eyes were still sluggish with sleep, but his eyebrows narrowed."

ro "Youve made a huge mistake tonight, intruder."

"There was a figure in a long black cloak standing in the centre of the room. With Rowans sword pointed towards him, he pulled backwards towards the door."

quest "Be easy, Hero Rowan. I am here on friendly business."

ro "In the middle of the night?"

quest "The best time. Fewer eyes on you."

"Rowan lowered his sword slightly. Whoever this was didnt seem hostile just yet. Best to hear what his reasoning for such a late visit was."



ro "Why wont you show yourself then, friend?"

quest "Im not anyone of concern. Its what I know that matters."
quest "One of the sellswords in the castle has been pilfering artifacts. He has an entire sack of inexpensive relics hidden beneath his sleep quarters. Should be going by the name of Zrathil. I have left further details and evidence on your desk."

"Rowan raised an eyebrow."

quest "I hope that Jezera finds the information useful."

"Rowan rolled his free arm and then shifted his sword to the other arm to continue stretching. It was late, so he wasnt at his most rational. Still, something was clearly off here."

ro "You could simply deliver this to Jezera yourself, you know? Why am I the middle man?"

"The figure remained still."

quest "Perhaps having you be the one to tell her is the point? There are some people in the castle she trusts, and some whom she does not."
quest "I take my leave now. I hope this is the beginning of a productive relationship."

"The figure gave a short bow and made slowly towards the door. The wheels of Rowans brain turned. If he rushed forward, he could probably stop his departure. But, whoever his visitor was, it seemed that he genuinely wished Rowan no harm."
"When he departed, Rowan locked the door behind him. Better to make sure that was locked more often now. On the desk, there was a letter just as his guest had mentioned."

if week > 61:
    "Rowan stroked his chin. Of late his skills at intrigue had been improving, if only from more opportunity to practice. Whoever this was, he benefited from Rowan being the one in possession of the information."
    "Still, Rowan couldnt deny that it wasnt exactly bad for him to give off the impression of being more effective..."

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    show alexia necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    al "...Huh?"
    "In bed, his wife was stirring. Too much commotion in the middle of the night tended to do that."
    ro "Go back to bed, Alexia. Ill be there in a moment."
    "Rowan looked again at the letter on the desk. There would be time for it in the morning."

scene bg18 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"That afternoon, Rowan was at Jezeras desk handing over all the information hed gathered. He wasnt about to leave things to the letter, although it did contain a great deal of information. Rowan had wanted further proof."
"Now he was sharing the results of this small investigation with the letter's true recipient."

je "This is a great deal of evidence."

ro "The benefit of being the one doing the paperwork. You can fool a man, but you cant fool the numbers. If something goes missing they wont add up."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"She looked him up and down, before returning her glance to the papers."

je "Uh huh."

"She leaned back in her chair, holding her morning goblet of wine. She picked one of the documents and lazily ran her gaze over the text."

je "The total amount stolen here is no mere trifle. Had he taken all of this, it would have been a notable impediment to our capacities."
je "But, the real threat would be the sudden appearance of items of Bloodmeen origin in the marketplace. I dont think you know much about black markets, do you?"

"Rowan shook his head."

ro "Im afraid not."

je "Theyre fascinating places. Ill take you to one someday."
je "But, it wouldnt do for word to spread about whats going on here at this stage. Catching him has been of great service."

"Rowan bowed his head slightly."

ro "I am your humble servant."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "My only request is that nothing too bad happen to him. He is just an opportunist, not something worse."
    ro "May I have your word that you wont kill him?"
    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    "Jezera rolled her eyes."
    je "After all the men youve dispatched or helped dispatch, you are concerned about some common thief?"
    ro "..."
    "Rowan sighed."
    ro "Killing with necessity and killing without it are two different things."
    "Jezera giggled to herself."
    je "Youre an insatiable heroism slut. You know that? One of these days Im going to break you of that."
    ro "..."
    je "Fine fine, Ill just send him to the dungeons until he learns his lesson. That should make us both happy, no?"
    "Rowan nodded. It was about as good of a result for the man as could be expected. It wouldnt be pleasant. Rowan could attest to that from first-hand experience. But, he had tried to rob demon lords, so it wasnt like he shouldnt have expected consequences."
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"Jezera put the paper down and stretched out."

je "You will receive some sort of special compensation. Service above what is required deserves reward above what is standard."

if society_type == "feudalism":
    je "Its the proper duty of a liege to her subjects, no?"

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    ro "Oh?"
    "This entire little information exchange was working out rather nicely for him."
else:

    "For a moment, Rowan almost said he didnt deserve it. But, he managed to stop himself in time. Best not to make Jezera question where the information came from any further."

je "I will think of something. You may leave, my hero."

scene black with fade

"Rowan nodded and took his leave from Jezera. He didnt quite know what she meant by a reward, but he would just have to find out in time."
"As he left, he thought about the cloaked figure from before. Would this be the last time he got information from that source?"


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan struck at the training dummy set up in the yard over from different angles. It was less about learning some new techniques as just to keep his skills fresh. His mind whirred with the different patterns to reinforce in his muscle memory."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "You could make this more of a show for me. I mean, do you truly require a shirt for this kind of training?"

ro "Good day, Mistress."

"Rowan lowered his sword and went down to one knee. Internally though, he was less than pleased about having his training regiment disturbed."

je "Dont make such a big fuss about it. Im only stopping in for the moment."
je "An excellent idea for a reward just came to me, and I wanted to give you the good news."

"Rowan raised an eyebrow. Jezeras excellent ideas had a mixed track record."

je "After giving it some consideration, I decided that you are in need of some good, old fashioned relaxation. I do work you so hard, dont I?"
je "For that reason, Ive instructed Shaya that should you ever go to the brothel complex, you are expected to receive personal service. No charge or restrictions."
je "She was just telling me the other day that youd stopped by to see one of her shows. Now you can have the real deal instead."

if rowanGaySex > 0 or raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna == True or eleanorCaveSex == True or avatar.corruption > 31:
    "Jezera giggled to herself in a girlish tone."
    je "You may not be lacking for sexual escapades, but how often do you have a chance to spend the night with a trained courtesan of Qerazel?"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan gave a loud sigh. Of course, that was her idea for a reward. "
    ro "I am a married man, Mistress."
    "She faked a yawn."
    je "Are you now? I forget sometimes."
    je "Its not that youd be the first man with a ring on his finger to fuck a whore."
    "As she walked, she kept on circling around, arriving at a sword rack. She toyed softly with the pommel of one of the weapons as she spoke."
    je "Do it or dont do it. Its your reward. But, you have only to visit Shaya and she will take proper care of you. Got it?"
    "Rowan bowed his head. It wasnt like she was forcing him to visit Shaya. Antagonizing Jezera was a luxury that he could only indulge in so often."
    ro "Very well. Thank you."
else:

    "It wasnt like hed never thought of the courtesan since shed first arrived. Still, hed never thought to ask for something like visitation rights..."
    je "Shaya is quite the prize, I assure you. Ive tasted her on more than one occasion. When I say this is a reward, I mean this is a reward."
    ro "She does seem quite experienced"
    "Jezera gave a dark smile."
    je "Indeed. If you want to indulge, simply go down to the brothel and pay her a visit. Im sure shell enjoy it as well. "

je "Now then, I believe that should just about cover it. I will leave you to your male nonsense. Ta ta."

hide jezera with moveoutright

"Rowan panted softly and let his sword fall from his grip. He thought of the reward hed been offered. "
"Since his last visit down to Shaya, the investigation parchment hed drawn up had laid untouched. He was a busy man, and as fascinating as Jezeras strange friend was, she was not a priority."

if shayaClueScore > 1:
    "But, a further visit might shed more light on her. Especially if such a visit entailed a longer one on one session."

"Still, if he went this time, it wouldnt just be to watch, would it? It would be to actually fuck her."

ro "..."

menu:
    "A reason for pause.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "His lips tightened. Visiting her to watch a show was one thing. But, actually sleeping with a courtesan was something else entirely. Could any information he gained from such an excursion truly be worth it? Perhaps it would be better to leave this gift in its box."

    "A necessary evil." if shayaClueScore > 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He put a hand to his chin. It would still be worthwhile, if only just to make progress on his little investigation of the brothel keeper. The mysterious woman and Jezera had a past together. This just provided a deeper opportunity to figure it out."
    "An exciting prospect.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "He smiled softly. He still had vivid memory of the way the Qerazely courtesan had danced upon the obsidian cock statue. If thats what she could do to an inanimate object, what could she do with the real thing?"
        $ avatar.corruption += 5

$ shayaPrivateShow = True

return





label a_private_dance:

$ privateDanceSeen = True

scene bg24 with fade
show succubus neutral at midright with dissolve


"In the rose scented rooms of the brothel, two Succubi giggled together. It seemed that the latest guest had attracted some attention."

succ1 "Did the general himself come down to pay us a visit? Awe, how sweet! Gotta inspire the troops."

hide succubus neutral with dissolve
show succubus 2 neutral at midright with dissolve

succ2 "Well, since he came all the way down, I think that we should show him some of our famous hospitality. "
succ2 "And by we, I mean me."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan leaned against the wall by the entrance hallway wall with his arms crossed. But he smiled gently at the antics of the two demons. It was like a childs game for them."
"Even as he listened to them babble, his eyes scanned the room, looking for something worth observing."

hide succubus 2 neutral with dissolve
show succubus neutral at midright with dissolve

succ1 "You!? I dont see why hed want to spend his time with you when Im around. Not that youre bad, of course. But, youre maybe...the tenth most attractive woman here. Cute in your own way, but not in my league."

hide succubus neutral with dissolve
show succubus 2 neutral at midright with dissolve

succ2 "You tell such silly jokes, sister. It shows what a great personality you have. A good thing too, because it helps you make up for..."

"The playful back and forth came to an abrupt end when a fourth person joined them. "

show shaya happy at edgeleft with dissolve

sha "I fear, my sweet girls, that hes not here to see either of you."

hide succubus 2 neutral with dissolve
show succubus neutral at midright with dissolve

succ1 "Madam!"

hide succubus neutral with dissolve
show succubus 2 neutral at midright with dissolve

succ2 "Madam!"

sha "I heard there are some very vigorous orcish men waiting to spend time in your company. Do you really want to keep them waiting?"

"The two demonesses gave each other a smile and then rushed off to the other end of the facility. They were probably never going to be allowed to sleep with Rowan, no point in pretending otherwise. "

hide succubus 2 with dissolve

"Shaya approached Rowan and made a motion halfway between a bow and curtsey. Rowan respectfully nodded back in turn."
"From beneath her veil, he he could make out olive skin and perfect cheekbones. Her eyes, bright and attentive like a pair of green jewels went uncovered."

sha "Rowan. It is good of you to come and visit. I had heard from Mistress Jezera to expect your return, but I had waved it away as an enticing but unlikely prospect."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan shuffled slightly in place. How could he explain a whim like this?"
    ro "I hadnt expected to grace you either. But, I am here nonetheless."
    "Shayas face remained difficult to read behind her veil. It definitely seemed like she was smiling though."
    sha "Well, what truly matters is what happened, not why. Now that you have come to visit me, Rowan, I will surely have to convince you it was worth doing. A whim neednt be a bad thing. Not with the right person."
    "She tilted her near-bare hips to the side. Rowan had to marvel at how flawless her features were. She was like a sculpture"
else:

    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan smirked to himself."
    ro "Now, why would you think that? I was promised a reward, was I not? It would be rude to Jezera not to take her up on her hospitality?"
    "He reached around her body and gave her ass a squeeze. It was soft and supple. Just the right size too. Shaya had a body from a dream."
    sha "Now now. There are private rooms for that, Rowan."

"She took him by the hand and playfully led him past elegant sofas and glimmering statues deeper into the building. Around him, there were the odd sounds of moans and sighs. It seemed like a quiet day here to him."

ro "By the way, didnt you have an attendant? Nia or something?"

sha "Lia. She isnt on duty today, I fear. The girl has yet to develop a proper work ethic for the profession."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"She led him to a small room. It held little more than a lavish bed and a side table with a pair of chairs and some fruit on the table. The small space felt more close and intimate than claustrophobic. It smelled of exotic flowers."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan stood around, awkward from lack of experience with such a high class escort. When she saw that, she helped him down into one of the seats."
else:

    "Rowan selected one of the chairs for a seat. And took a position with his arms crossed over his chest and his eyes trained square on the beautiful brothel madam."

ro "So...where do you normally begin?"

"Shaya put a finger to her lip as though she didnt know what to do next. Her voice came out soft and sweet."

sha "I have found that men like it when I set the mood for them. Is that how you would like me to begin, Sir Rowan?"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan nodded softly, unsure how else to respond."
else:

    ro "I think I like the sound of that. Go ahead."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan watched in rapt attention as Shaya started to dance. Not a belly dancers gyrations, but slow flowing movements where the momentum of each movement went into the next. Her hips moved from one side to the other like sloshing water in a cup."
"Up and peak and down. She added spinning to this simple motion, turning and rocking her hips. With her back to him, she bent lower. Almost a squat. Her shapely rear stuck out to him. Beckoning him forward."
"Rowan leaned slightly forward in his seat."
"Still dancing, she moved towards him, first circling the small area behind his chair. Her hands resting on his chest, massaging him through the fabric of his clothes. "


scene cg580 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg580
show shaya happy behind cg580
pause 3

"His breathing picked up pace. Now she was in front of him, body pressed closer. She broke into the same dance as before. Flowing and turning. The flowing shake of her hips and rear. Only, now she was practically on Rowans lap."
"Every time she pressed against him it was a little closer and a little closer. A bit more skin. A bit more sensation. He could feel her body through his pants. It rubbed against him."
"He reached out without thinking and ran a hand along her thigh. He marveled at the feeling of it. No bumps. No imperfections. Just soft and smooth. Shaya let out a soft sigh. She was not unaffected by the touch."

if avatar.corruption > 31:
    "Rowan smirked to himself."

"She recoiled soon after the touch began, drawing herself just outside of groping range. Though she hardly seemed offended. In fact, rather than admonishing him she instead reached behind her back. To grasp at the knot that held her top up."





"Her back was turned to Rowan, so he couldnt see it fall free. But, a moment later she turned back to him, now holding her breasts in her hands. Still covered, if only, by her fingers. Even as she gave him more, she still held back."
"Now she resumed her sensual dance, only with her hands trained on her breasts instead. Rowan still felt the push and touch of her body close to him. Only now he was starting to get painfully stiff. "
"Rowan groaned. He wanted more. He wanted to fuck her."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Please, stop with all the teasing. This is too much."
else:

    ro "Get on with it already. Im waiting."

"Shaya bowed her head and answered in a soft voice."

sha "Of course, Rowan. As you say."


scene cg581 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg581
show shaya happy behind cg581
pause 3

"The teasing was over. Her hands drew back, revealing the fullness of her bosom to Rowan. Was there a part of her body that was not perfection? She was unreal. He marveled at them even as she sunk down to her knees."
"From her new position, there was one action, one mission, that she set her sights on. His cock. Her fingers dexterously worked his stiff cock free from his pants, and started on the task of working it. Rowans eyes closed and he leaned his head back in his seat."
"She was slow and delicate. Every motion was practiced. Not unsure, but instead continuing to move into the next action like the turning of a wheel. This woman knew how to work a cock."
"Her other hand searched for his prostate and began to work it as well. Her eyes, those jewels, were transfixed. Every movement, every ounce of her attention, every potential avenue of pleasure. It was all focused."
"Rowan gave a low grunt and sputtered slightly. This wasnt the most intense sexual high hed ever felt. There was something lacking. An emotional connection. But, who could match this woman in terms of pure skill?"

if rowanJezSex > 0:
    "Even Jezera, with all of her sexual skills, lacked this degree of precision."

"There was one rising frustration. She wasnt going fast enough. He wanted more."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Faster. Fuck. You have to go faster than that. You have to...you have to..."
else:

    ro "I said stop playing around. Stop teasing me. Put your all in it!"

sha "Whatever you desire. My body is here for your pleasure. In fact"


scene cg582 with fade
show shaya happy behind cg582
pause 3

"Her hands went to her breasts once more. But, not to cover them. No, it was to lift them together like an offering to him. Held aloft with just enough spacing for a small gap between them."

sha "Use me. Please, Sir. Use me."

scene shayatitjob
show shaya happy behind shayatitjob
pause 3

$ shayaSex = True

"In seconds, hed thrust his cock forward into the gap. Her body was there for his pleasure. She pressed them together. Now they engulfed him. The moaning and grunting started up again. He was thrusting forward and she was rocking her body in response."
"She let him fuck her as though she were dancing. The flowing movements and steady precision. It all was there. Her body rocked and gyrated. "
"It all made him groan out uncontrollably. His senses had been overwhelmed beyond his capacity to rationally process it."
"But, Shaya made a sound too. Just not one Rowan had expected to hear. She sang. A small quiet hymn in a steady rhythm. Almost a lullaby. It was framed by the strange scales of Qerazel, and she used it to time the sway of her breasts. "

sha "He left me crying down by the shore. The weep of the lily."

"Rowan was almost out of the chair. Each thrust met by the countering force of Shayas movements. Like the tide striking and receding from the shoreline."

sha "The soft dreams of a whore. Loved when Im pretty."

"Her eyes closed. Her body was acting on instinct and the unseen force of their bodies in unison. The dance continued."

sha "The smile will slowly return to my face. A courtesans special charm."

"Rowan groaned out loudly. There wasnt much longer he could hold it in. He was about to..."

sha "For there are others who want a taste. A customer cannot harm."

show cg647 with sshake
show cg647 with sshake
show cg648 with flash
pause 2

"....White cum shot in an incoherent splatter over Shayas breasts. Rowan sputtered and grunted, before sinking back into his chair."
"Shaya didnt pull back. She milked his cock for the very last drops before sinking backwards. The cum was already drying on her breasts. "

scene bg24 with fade
show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve

"A short time later, Shaya had cleaned off her breasts and robed back up. She selected the other open chair to sit in. Rowan was already mostly recovered from his adventure. Still, his breath came out in ragged rasps."

ro "Has anyone ever told you that youre very good at this?"

sha "From time to time. The appreciation is...welcome."

"She grabbed an apple from the table and stared at it. Its shiny surface offered her a reflection of her own veiled face. She could only look at it for a few seconds before offering it to Rowan. "

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "He accepted it from her hands and took a bite."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "How did you learn all of this? The Dancing? The sexual techniques?"

sha "There is a place called {i}The Empress of the Waters{/i}, in Qerazel. A brothel. Its quite a marvelous place. {i}Jezeraca{/i} called it her favorite place in the world once. As children, wed look at its marble exterior in awe. The techniques they practice are esoteric...and effective."

if shayaClue1:
    ro "Is that the building this place is based on? You suggested when we met that this was not an original design."
    "Shaya blinked softly."
    sha "...Yes. An exact replica. {i}Jezeraca{/i} likes it when things are perfect. So why not copy the best?"

show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

"She smiled softly to herself. Her hand slowly ran down the bare side of her body. Rowans eyes kept coming back to her perfect curves."

sha "The song from before was a...training aid from back then..."
sha "Sister knows magic and intrigue. But, my arts are beauty and grace. Pleasure, too. I serve them as a sculptor serves his art or a singer serves hers."
sha "Im good at it. I make people happy. Who would not enjoy making people happy?"

if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 3, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "Rowans mind was still, however, on the song that she had carried even while in the midst of pleasuring him."
    ro "The song was beautiful. But, it wasn't very happy, was it?"
    show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve
    sha "The best songs seldom are."
    ro "The impression I get from it is...that the courtesan training they give you isnt very pleasant, is it?"
    "Shaya nudged his shoulder gently."
    sha "Not all the girls come entirely willing. But, we neednt discuss such things. What man truly wishes to think of such things in the bed of a beautiful woman?"
    sha "When one eats a fine cake, they ought to consider the splendid flavor. Not the apprenticeship experiences of the baker."

    menu:
        "Agree.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Youre right, I suppose. Its not something a normal man concerns himself with here, is it?"
            ro "But, you never know. Maybe I have a strange fetish for empathy. Surely youve encountered rarer kinks than that?"
            "Shaya giggled."
            sha "Then empathy? My word. Youre scandalizing me. Are you about to suggest something so unchaste as holding hands next?"
        "Disagree.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Maybe. But, when I eat a cake, Im not eating a person. Maybe if it was a person, Id care a lot more about how it came to my plate."
            "Shayas bangles rang slightly. She brought her wrist to the front of her veil and sniffed at her own hand."
            sha "A strange sentiment. Who is to say that a cake isnt alive? That it doesnt feel it every time you bite into it? Were that it could, would you know?"
            sha "Further, who is to say that I am not a cake? Ive been told Im quite delicious by men whove been with me in the past. You could have a taste for yourself if youd like, Rowan."
            "She giggled into her hand."
            sha "You do me an undeserved honour with your concern. But, it is appreciated nonetheless. Youre a kind man."


"He let himself go back in the conversation and considered her question from before. Who wouldnt enjoy making people happy?"

show shaya happy at midright with dissolve
$ shayaClue5 = True
$ shayaClueScore += 1

"The question had been rhetorical, but Rowan couldnt help but think of an answer to it."

ro "But, Jezera"

sha "...Is my best friend. Shes the entire world to me, and has been my entire life. If I can ply my trade for her benefit, thats all the better."

"Rowan raised an eyebrow. He had rarely even heard anything pertaining to Shaya outside the context of Jezera. Just what was the friendship between the two of them?"

if shayaClue4:
    "The only thing he had to go on was what Alexia had told him"

ro "You really love her, dont you?"


show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve

sha "It is bad form to accuse a courtesan of loving anyone, Sir Rowan. A whore in love is a failed whore."



sha "..."



sha "But, yes. I love her with all my heart."

"She giggled to herself in a low tone."

sha "Perhaps I am not quite so good at this as youd have me believe."

"Rowan laughed."

ro "I wouldnt say that at all. Not at all."

show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

"They sat and chatted for a little longer. For all of her meek and deferential demeanor, Shaya was a surprisingly excellent conversationalist. Witty and capable of speaking on a wide range of topics."
"Rowans mind started to fixate on one particular thing though"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Why the veil? I had thought it a part of the costume at first. But, I do not believe Ive seen you without it."

sha "A question I field often when around a customer for long enough. Ive heard that it catches the eye."
sha "I like to think about the meaning behind objects. When Im not working, of course. To a courtesan, a veil is a barrier. Feelings and the Art. Behind it is the truth. In front is the performance. But, men and women do not seek me out for the truth, do they?"

"Rowans eyebrows narrowed."

ro "So you never service customers without it? None of them ever see your face?"

sha "There would be no point to it. No man has ever chosen to forgo pleasure with me on account of such a mere trifling. "

menu:
    "Ask to see her face.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        label shayaSeeFace:
        ro "What if I was the first?"
        ro "Im not just some thrill seeker visiting the brothel. Youre someone who I have to rely on, and someone who has to rely on me."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "I want to know the person Im trusting. I want to see your face."
        else:
            ro "If theres a secret to learn, I want to be the one to learn it. Especially one being held by so beautiful a woman."
            ro "Show me your face."
        "Shaya brought the back of her slender hand to her mouth and used it to hide a soft giggle. She gave a lazily stretch, arching her back away from the chair. Rowans eyes were briefly caught on her breasts."
        sha "More flirtation? I must have had quite a profound effect on you, hrmmm?"
        ro "Thats not an answer to my question."
        sha "..."
        sha "No, one must suppose it isnt."
        sha "But, I must refuse. I will never allow you...anyone...that privilege. This one thing is private to me. Would you not forgive a woman who sells her body the right to keep one thing for herself?"
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "I hadnt realized it was so important to you. Im sorry."
        else:
            ro "Sounds like theres no way to convince you, huh?"
            sha "There is not. But..."
        "A faint smile was visible beneath the veil. She reached out and put a supportive hand on his knee."
        sha " I appreciate the intent, at the very least. At the end of the day, the concern of most men goes as far as a warm hole to do their business."
        show shaya happy at midright with dissolve
        sha "What you want...well thats a thing I will need to learn for myself, hmm?"
        $ shayaClue6 = True
        $ shayaClueScore += 1
    "Let the topic drop.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan bit his tongue softly. Shaya certainly seemed to be implying that it was private to her. But, still...the curiosity remained."
        menu:
            "Remain silent.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                pass
            "Ask to see her face.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump shayaSeeFace


"Shaya slowly rose from her seat and stretched her arms and legs. She was like a fighter preparing for a battle."

sha "Let us put a page mark here, shall we? You are too important a man to waste your hours in the afterglow with one such as myself..."

"She leaned over his chair and nuzzled against his cheek. It was almost a kiss. The smell of her perfume hit his nostrils hard."

sha "...But, {i}Jezeraca{/i} has put me at your service whenever it is what you desire. This will not be our last opportunity to speak, w"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan sighed."

ro "You make a good point, Shaya. Im sure that Ill have more questions about your...operations to take me back here."

sha "And I shall be open and eager for said questions. My operations are yours to explore."

show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan thought he saw her smile as he departed, but with the veil obscuring his view it was hard to be sure."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan found himself at his desk again that night. In his hands was the familiar piece of parchment with that one central question at the top."
"{i}Who is Shaya?{/i}"

if shayaClue1 == True or shayaClue6 == True or shayaClue7 == True:
    "As he thought back over the encounter, now with the benefit of greater scrutiny, the quill in his hand started to move."
    if shayaClue1 == True:
        "For the first time, Rowan cleared out one of his prior questions and wrote in an answer."
        "Beneath {i}What place is the Brothel a replica of?{/i} Rowan put down an answer. {i}The Empress of Waters. The Brothel she was trained at.{/i}"
    if shayaClue5 == True:
        "One of the key discussions that stood out to him centered on her training. She had tried to hide it, but whatever had happened to her must have been grueling. Perhaps even traumatic. The song shed sung had been almost a lament."
        if shayaClue2 == True:
            "Rowan scratched his chin. Was that the reason Jezera considered her trustworthiness beyond reproach? Surely not"
        "Still, it left him with a new question to add to the page."
        "{i}What happened to Shaya during her training as a courtesan?{/i}"
    if shayaClue6 == True:
        "There was the matter of her veil. Her response to his request to remove it had seemed reasonable. But, how adamant her refusal was stunned him."
        "His eyebrows furrowed."
        if shayaClue4 == True:
            "Yet, hed heard Alexia tell him that shed actually seen Shayas face before and found her to be a beautiful woman."
            "Why wouldnt a trained and practicing seductress want to flaunt that element of herself? It was madness. Yet, perhaps that proved that her stated rationale was actually true?"
        else:
            "His mind was left to run rampant speculation on the nature of Shayas face. Why else might she refuse to show her face?"
            "Was she ugly? Did she have a scar? Was her face recognizable somehow? Just what was she trying to hide?"
            "Somehow, Rowan felt hed know so much more about the woman if he could just see her face clearly."
        "He wrote another question on a blank stretch of parchment."
        "{i}Why does Shaya wear a veil?{/i}"

    "When he was finished, he slumped back into his chair. His arms hung loosely at his sides. This was progress, but his curiosity still burned. Hed just have to pay her more visits in the future."
    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        "What a {i}horrible ordeal{/i} to have to go through to get information."
else:

    "Yet, every time he put quilt to parchment, he could think of nothing to write. Had he really learned nothing of substance from the entire excursion?"
    "What had he even been doing that entire-"
    show cg647 with fade
    pause 2
    "Right."
    scene bg9 with fade
    show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Instead of continuing his futile efforts to write, Rowan just went deeper into his imagination. Picturing her dance again but this time totally naked. Picturing her those soft supple breasts bouncing this time as she rode his cock."
    "He could almost hear her call out his name in that sing song voice of hers."
    scene black with fade
    show shaya happy at center with dissolve
    sha "{i}Rowan.{/i}"
    scene bg9 with fade
    show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan blinked twice."
    "Today had been a bust, so to speak. But, hed have to go back and visit her again soon. He wasnt done investigating her, after all!"
    $ avatar.corruption += 5


$ shayaPrivateShow = False
$ shayaSilkAvailable = True
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('heartsongDreamscape', triggers="week_end", conditions=('heartsongDream',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('another_visit_to_Cliohna', triggers="week_end", depends=('a_visit_to_Cliohna',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg12")

label heartsongDreamscape:

scene black with fade

"Sleep came to Rowan with a certain, lingering discomfort. The last few weeks had left him drained, exhausted of the endless minutiae of being a mostly-unwilling participant in the conquest of Rosaria for the Twins."
"He had fallen into bed that night with the weight of someone weary of responsibility of the waking world."
"And yet sleep did not come."
"When his head hit the pillow, he lay there for several hours, staring at the wall of his chambers in the vain hope that he might find peaceful slumber. It was only after a long period of inactivity that he started to notice something was off."
"Rowan sat up, his head swimming as he realized the room had a hazy, dreamlike texture. He lifted his arm, and it moved like it was underwater. He blinked, and the texture of the room changed, beaming a warm, pulsating glow through the window."
"Rowan stood to his feet, waddling over to the strange light that shot an almost sunlike glare into the room. He tried to peer out of the castle window, but found himself staggering back as the light became a blinding inferno that engulfed him."
"Castle Bloodmeen fell away, the world fell away. Rowan fell into a pit of light as blinding as total darkness. He could not see, could not hear, could barely think with the endless luminescence filling his vision. He tried to scream, but the light blocked out even that."
"And just like that, he was elsewhere. The light dissipated, leaving Rowan to stare in blank incomprehension at the strange climate of his new surroundings."

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Ah! What in the Planes of Chaos is this?!"
ro "..."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan knew immediately that wherever here was, was not anywhere in Solanse."
"The woods around him were ancient: an endless series of dead trees with petrified bark, like rootless matchsticks made of a white, chalky texture. Their leaves were dark and crinkled, wafting black dust that almost seemed like soot into the air, dissipating into the mustard-yellow sky above."
"Above his head, tall, bulbous clouds roiled across the heavens. Even without inhaling the acrid stench of sulfur that hung in the air, Rowan knew that this was a dead world. There was something missing in his vision of this place, something hollow."
"He felt a breeze ruffle his hair. It felt hot and humid, festering like the interior of a plague victims lungs. Rowan nearly gagged on the stench."

ro "What is this horrible place?"

show heartsong neutral behind bg3

hear "Home."

hide heartsong
show heartsong neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "...Heartsong?"



hear "Hello, Rowan."

ro "..."
ro "Im dreaming again, arent I?"

hear "Yes."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Why did you bring me here?"



hear "To tell you a story. And to try to help you comprehend what that story means to my people."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I dont understand."

hear "You dont need to. Yet."
hear "I understand if you dont wish to, but if you could... "
hear "Will you stay with me here, for a time? "

"The Dreamwalkers smile was sad, but kindly. She sidled over to Rowan, pulling him into a side hug as she rested her head upon his shoulder. Together, they watched the pale, lightless sun work its way across the sickly sky."

hear "Welcome to our home, Rowan. Our true home. The final birthright of the Fae."

ro "...This is your original plane of existence?"

hear "Yes. It is. Or, maybe was would be a better term for it? I do not know if time even works properly as you would conceive of it here."

ro "What happened?"

hear "Extinction. The slow decomposition of a comatose world."

ro "...Why? What caused this?"

hear "I do not know. I am not sure if there are any living Fae who do know. Our memories of this place - much like its original name, are lost to us."
hear "Even the oldest among us cannot recall a time when it was anything else other than this."

"Rowan watched as a thin brown cloud moved in front of the sun, casting them in the faintest of shadows. His heart caught in his throat as he feared for a half-moment that they would be plunged into total darkness, but the cloud merely meandered onward in its listless journey."

ro "What could have done this?"

hear "War? Disease? The Gods? Perhaps some poor, long-dead creatures grand spell that went awry? We will never know for certain."
hear "All that we know is that this is where the Fae go when we die: this lingering perdition, a plane that has no soul. A world that has no God."
hear "We can never fully escape it, for we are the nature spirits that once gave this plane life. We are bound to this place, to its doom."

"Rowan could feel it: the quiet, sucking sensation that this profane environment inflicted upon him, even through the shroud of the dream. It was a quiet malaise: a low, queasy feeling that grew more intense with every passing moment."
"He felt nervous, fidgety and uncomfortable. It only got worse the longer he lingered."

ro "Does anything still live here?"

hear "They used to. There is some evidence of ancient settlement: sunken towns buried in the swamps, half collapsed towers in the distance, crumpled cottages with mouldering walls amidst skeletal fields. But nothing lives here, nothing grows."
hear "To a spirit of nature, this place is like a pestilence. There is nothing to tend, to nurture or sprout from. Everything here is"

"The half-Fae trailed off, her long ears flicking as she stared at the hollow sun."



hear "Stillborn."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Its horrible."

hear "It is the harsh reality that my kind face when they die: both the Red Sun Alliance, and the Midnight Court."
hear "My father might see those wayward souls of the Court as abominations, as cruel parodies of the Fae."



hear "But he is wrong. They are Fae, just like us. They share the same, awful fate as we do when they die."

ro "You almost sound like you pity them."

hear "Pity?"
hear "...No. Not pity. Pity is condescension, laced with scorn. I have empathy for them."
hear "How can you not feel for the poor soul that finds itself stuck here, wasting away in this place for all eternity?"
hear "At least we have Sol to bring us back. "
hear "When the Fae of the Midnight Court arrive here? They are alone. "
hear "...Forever."

ro "..."
ro "Why are you showing me this, Heartsong?"

hear "To help you understand. This conflict between the followers of Sol and the Midnight Court, it's more than just a squabble."
hear "Sol is more to the Red Sun Alliance than some powerful ruler, or a deity to mindlessly worship. He is our salvation."

"The foxtailed Fae swept her delicate arm out, indicating with her hand the desolation that lay before them."

hear "Everything we are, everything we have accomplished in Solanse, is due to his influence. Even the Midnight Court themselves owe their lives to his mercy, despite their misplaced hatred for him. "
hear "He is the tether: the only means of bridging the gap, of bringing us back from this place. Without him? Without the Red Sun Alliance?"



hear "The Fae are doomed."

ro "..."

"Rowan watched as a small tear drifted down Heartsongs cheek. She quietly wiped it away and turned to face him, a sad smile on her face."



hear "Enough of this. I did not invade your sleep just to show you the misery of our fate."

"She stepped forward, turning back to face Rowan as she extended her hand to him."



hear "Come, walk with me."

"Relieved to be away from this plane of perdition, Rowan reached out and took her hand. She pulled him forward, and suddenly they were elsewhere."


scene cg477 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg477

show heartsong neutral behind cg477
pause 3

"Rowan stood, naked in the moonlight. He looked around, astonished at the drastic shift in scenery."
"They were in a secluded grove of wide-leafed trees, in the middle of a knee-deep pool of water reflecting starlight to the heavens. A gentle brook flowed through it, splitting off into small terraces of waterfalls that fed into the larger pond below."
"Heartsong was at his side, naked as the day she was born. Her fingers slid across Rowans abdomen, trailing across the nicks and scars he had incurred in his years of war and adventuring."

hear "You have carried the burden of your troubles for a very long time, Rowan. It is etched into your very being, like a scar, or a wound."
hear "I wished to show you tonight the existential terror that we face, so that you might understand our plight. But that is not all that we are. The Fae are not defined by the horrors of our past."
hear "There is beauty in this life as well, Rowan."

"Her lips were at his ear, whispering sweet tones that made his spine shiver. Rowan let out a deep, shuddering sigh. It was as if the magical dreamscape that surrounded them was lifting months of care and worry off his shoulders."

hear "Breathe. You are safe here."

ro "If there is one thing Ive learned from everything thats happened to me these last few years, its that no one is ever really safe."

"He felt her right hand squeeze his shoulder in empathy. Her other hand began to trail slowly downwards towards his groin."

menu:
    "Let her continue.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump heartsongDreamSex
    "Stop her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan took Heartsongs wayward hand by the wrist and pulled it off of him. He looked her in the eyes."
        ro "No. Dont."
        "Heartsong smiled, unperturbed by his rejection. She stepped away from, looking up at the moon with a contemplative look on her face."
        hear "I am sorry if I was too forward. I was only attempting to ease your mind, and physical affection is often the easiest method for mortals."
        ro "Thank you, but Im all right."
        hear "Of course, Rowan. Of all the people Ive met at Castle Bloodmeen, youre one of the few whom I honestly believe when you say it."
        ro "Do you invade their dreams as well?"
        hear "On occasion, though to be honest few are as fascinating as yours."
        hear " if I may ask, what made you decline? "
        hear "Most of the Fae - and to my shame, even my own father - would leap at the opportunity to mate with me, even if its just in a dream."
        menu:
            "Youre not my type.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Im sorry Heartsong. You are kind to offer, but Im not interested in you in that way."
                "Heartsong, far from being insulted, merely smiled."
                hear "How charmingly refreshing."
                if rowanGaySex > 4:
                    ro "To be honest, recent experiences have made me realize that Im not interested in any woman in that way."
                    hear "Ah. I see, you are ansahai: a lover of the male energy. Thank you for telling me, Rowan. I apologize for misinterpreting you."
                    hear "if I may be so bold, my father  when he chooses to incarnate himself in the male form  is also of such energy."
                else:
                    ro "Its not that you arent beautiful-"
                    hear "Its that Im not attractive to you."
                    "Heartsongs seemed more mischievous than insulted. Her tail twitched behind her as she casually rubbed at her foxlike ear."
                    hear "I think I can guess the reason."
                    ro "Like you said, Im just not attracted to you."
            "Trying to be loyal to Alexia.":


                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Despite everything thats happened, despite what the Twins have done to both of us, I am still in love with my wife."
                ro "I dont know how this all will end, or if we will even manage to end being with each other again."
                if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna == False:
                    ro "But I have to keep trying. For her sake, for everything shes done for me. And for everything she means to me."
                else:
                    ro "I may not be the best husband, and I may fail her consistently, but I am trying to be better. She deserves better."
                "Heartsong smiled, sadness and empathy radiating off of her gentle expression."
                hear "Mortal love is often so fleeting, yet in my experience far more intense and worthwhile. I respect your conviction and dedication to her, Rowan."
                hear "And I am sorry, I often forget the boundaries mortals put upon each other for the sake of romantic love. Know that my offer was genuine, and only intended to ease your troubled heart."
            "Worries about Fae trickery.":


                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "This is what, the third time you have pulled me through one of your dreamscapes?"
                ro "To be perfectly blunt, I dont trust you, nor the magic you wield. For all I know you could lying to me about all of this."
                "Rowan saw Heartsongs smile falter, her shoulders slumping. She let out a deep, weary sigh."
                hear "I have not lied to you, Rowan. I have no reason to, nothing that I have shown you in my dreams will convince you of the worthiness of my people."
                hear "I am only attempting to make you understand."
                ro "Maybe, maybe not. Call me a cynic, but I have yet to meet someone as eager to show me things as you, who did not ultimately have an ulterior motive."
                hear "I am sorry that you feel that way, but know that it was not my intent."
                ro "I often struggle to understand your kinds intent."
            "Rather not say.":


                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "My reasons are my own. Isnt it enough for me to say that Im not interested?"
                hear "It is. Of course it is. Im sorry for being so forward, I am not well practiced at deception."
                hear "Mortals are often far too complicated for me to understand. I hope you did not take my advances as an insult."
                ro "I didnt. Its just not something I want to discuss."

        "Heartsong tilted her head up once again to gaze at the moon and stars, a soft smile gracing her lips as she contemplated his words."
        hear "You are a good man, Rowan. But a conflicted one, full of doubt and uncertainty."
        hear "Perhaps I cant give you the solace you seek, maybe you dont even seek it in the first place. But know that there is at least someone in this world who sees you for who you are."
        "She glanced over at him, her eyes shining in the moonlight. Her hand reached out and took his. It was chaste, an emotional intimacy rather than a physical one."
        hear "Wake up."
        scene bg9 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Guh!"
        ro "..."
        "Rowan awoke in his bed, the gentle sunlight of dawn filtering in through the castle window. He yawned and stretched, feeling groggy."
        "The last vestiges of the dream-that-was-not-a-dream was fading away into hazy obscurity. But as he looked around the memory of the dead world of the Fae filled his mind. He grimaced, remembering Heartsongs words and wondering if it was all true. If so"
        "Rowan shook his head and threw aside the covers, determined to continue with his quest."
        return

label heartsongDreamSex:

$ HSDreamSex = True


scene cg515 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg515

show heartsong neutral behind cg515
pause 3

"Rowan let her hand trail lower, reaching down to clasp his phallus in a tight grasp. He took in a sharp inhale, his body tensing as a sudden wave of sensitivity washed over him."
"As she stroked him, the nerve endings across his body rippled up and down, like the swell of a rising tide moving back-and-forth against the beach."

hear "You are quite sensitive, Rowan. You bear many burdens within your body."
hear "Allow me to release them, that you might feel better when you awaken."

"Her hand stroked and pulled at his length in a mesmerizing rhythm, her other hand moving across his body, pressing gently against pressure points, releasing tension that he didnt even realize he was carrying."
"He shuddered, groaning at the unexpected sensation as his body slowly unworked through months of clenched worry."
"It was almost non-sexual, despite the stroking pleasure of her hand against his cock. But soon she had finished with his pressure points, turning his head with her free hand to look at her as she leaned up and planted her thick lips upon his."
"The cool water beneath them was like a calm steadying point As the two melded together. Rowan pulled the half-Fae into his arms, feeling the delightful press of her breasts against his chest, the soft drag of her nipples and sway of her hips reminding him of her exotic femininity."
"He reached down, feeling the wet line of her delta in a long, gentle stroke. She moaned and leaned against him, clinging to his shoulders for support, her foxy ears pulling back against her head."

hear "Rowan"

"He dipped an experimental finger into her clenching hole, wondering at the feel of her muscles contracting against him as he moved in and out, in and out. She gasped when he pulled free, his fingers coated in her juices."


scene cg516 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg516

show heartsong neutral behind cg516
pause 3

"He picked her up beneath her thighs, hoisting her up into his arms as she straddled his torso. She was as light as a feather, lithe and flexible. Her legs curved around his back as she positioned his manhood for penetration."
"She looked down at him, her eyes gleaming like stars in the hazy Dreamscape. Breathe, she whispered under her breath as she settled down onto his cock, sliding him in deep as the wet, clinging tension overcame them both."
"He lifted and lowered her weight upon him, sinking down into her depths before drawing out of her in a long, extended motion. He grabbed hold of her ass as he began to fuck her, his breath heaving out in primal exhales through his nose."
"Her pussy engulfed him, sliding in and out in tantalizing clenches that seemed to suck him in deeper into her womanhood. The fox girl gasped, her bushy tail twitching behind her as she clung to him, riding her thick hips up and down in the waist-deep water."
"Rowan kissed her, feeling the building rise of an orgasm as he humped against her body. He half-Fae let out a cry of pleasure and threw herself against him, tipping his balance and sending them both plunging into the water at the same time as his rising climax."
"Rowan opened his eyes, and to his shock found that he could see without impediment, despite being underwater. He looked around, and realized that he was floating in an abyss, with no bottom beneath and no surface above, only the light that surrounded them both."
"He looked deep into the eyes of the Dreamwalker, still buried hilt deep in her pussy. She caressed his cheek, her face clenching with pleasure as he watched her orgasm expression."
"He came, fountaining cum into her womb as he felt her rock her hips back and forth in the watery depths. He breathed, and found his lungs fill with air. She collapsed against him, the two hovering together into the darkness as Rowan felt a deep weariness lift from his body."
"They panted together, their arms moving across each others bodies as they shared in the strange intimacy. Rowan looked up at the exotic creature, and she smiled back at him, warmth building in her eyes."

hear "Wake up."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
ro "Guh!"
ro "..."

"Rowan awoke in his bed, the gentle sunlight of dawn filtering in through the castle window. He yawned and stretched, feeling strangely rejuvenated in a way he hadnt in weeks."
"The last vestiges of the dream-that-was-not-a-dream was fading away into hazy obscurity. But as he looked around the memory of both the dead world of the Fae, and Heartsongs wondrous encounter filled his mind."
"Despite himself, he allowed an uncharacteristic smile to cross his face, before throwing aside the covers to begin his day anew."

return





label another_visit_to_Cliohna:

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "You called for me again Cliohna. Is there something you need?"

cl "Why, your unquestionable and continuous support in refining my hypnosis technique! I have just devised a new stratagem that I am one hundred percent confident will let me break your mental barriers, and I could think of no reasons to delay testing it."

if cliohnaResistance == 2:
    show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
    cl "Youve proven to be a remarkably difficult specimen to break, Rowan. At first, I thought your - arguably reluctant, but still - agreeableness to the whole idea stemmed from some well-hidden submissive tendencies, but now Im beginning to suspect that is not the case."
    show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
    ro "Shall we just casually brush aside the matter of your earlier blackmail?"
    show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
    cl "Oh, please, were you some young, incredibly attractive yet for whatever reason self-conscious and timid woman, I would accept that you could be, perhaps, pressured into sexual acts seemingly against your will. But you..."
    show cliohna angry at center with moveinright
    "A tiny frown entered her face. She walked up to him and trailed her fingers against his chest. Then, against his shoulders and back, as she circled around him, studying him, as if he was some fascinating animal to her. "
    show cliohna angry at edgeleft with moveoutleft
    cl "You are a resourceful man Rowan, and you can be very creative when you so desire. For you to approve of my request, yet continue to resist me and my magic at every possible step, can mean only one thing."
    show cliohna angry at center with moveinleft
    cl "You did it to toy with me. And you have been enjoying doing so. "
    ro "Said the pot to the kettle."
    show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with moveoutright
    "The corner of her lips raised slightly, and she took a step back from him."
    cl "I will not deny your words. I did say I enjoy a challenge, did I not?"
    cl "And yes, I will confess, this has been a very intellectually stimulating experience. Your mental defenses far exceed what I would expect from any man, and I enjoyed devising ways to break them. "
    show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
    cl "But in the end, this is just one of the many projects I have devoted myself to. To commit time devising intricate ensnarement knowing anything less than a magical equivalent of a sledgehammer will fail to bring satisfactory result Would not be research, but personal indulgence. "
    "Weve had our fun Rowan, but I will break you today. Because in the end "
    hide rowan with dissolve
    show cliohna naked happy at center with dissolve
    "Her thumbs went under the straps of her dress, and with one swift motion she unhooked the top. And just as her breasts came to view, Rowan felt another wave of magic hit him between the eyes."
    cl "You are only human."

elif cliohnaResistance == 1 and cliohnaSubmission == 1:
    cl "I will admit, I am a bit Excited by what the result might bring."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro " Is this some sort of odd praise?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    cl "In a way. I simply never know what my sessions with you will bring. You have proved both capable of mounting considerable resistance against my magic, and willing to let it bring you under."
    ro "Willing is a bit of a stretch. "
    cl "If youre perfectly able to resist my magic, yet conspicuously fail to do so, what other explanation is there?"
    cl "Im starting to suspect youre toying with me Rowan. You enjoy what Im doing to you, but youre putting in just the right amount of struggle so I feel like Im earning your submission, rather than have it granted to me on a silver plate. "
    ro "Thats a bold hypothesis from just two sessions."
    show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
    cl "It is, hence why it is a mere suspicion on my part, rather than a straight accusation. Psychology is hardly my forte, and I will not feign expertise where I possess none."
    cl "But regardless, I do want to once more express my gratitude for your participation in this small project of mine. And with some regret I must inform you it will come to an end today."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    cl "Within the next few hours, I will annihilate your resistance, regardless of its full extent."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "You weren't kidding about being confident."
    show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
    "She flashed him a small, charming smile. Her excitement would be adorable, where the matter not concern mentally breaking him."
    cl "Of course not. You forget who youre talking with. You have commendable mental barriers Rowan, but in the end "
    hide rowan with dissolve
    show cliohna naked happy at center with dissolve
    "Her thumbs went under the straps of her dress, and with one swift motion she unhooked the top. And just as her breasts came to view, Rowan felt another wave of magic hit him between the eyes."
    cl "Youre only human. A very charming human, but still Just human."
else:

    cl "Are you excited, Rowan? Do you wish me to explain what method will I employ this time, or would you rather I keep it a surprise?"
    ro " I think youre overestimating my enthusiasm for this."
    "Twice, she forced his hypnosis over him. And the best he could do was shake her off near the end, barely avoiding total humiliation."
    "His only source of respite was that it did appear Cliohna was sticking to her end of the deal, and not doing anything suspicious to him while her spells were in effect."
    " At least nothing he was aware of."
    cl "If I am mistaken in my assessment of your enjoyment, then you have my sincerest apology Rowan. I had only your reactions to go by, and they were, as it appears, misleading straightforward. "
    show cliohna happy at center with moveinright
    "A small, smug smile graced her lips, and she approached him. Her hand gently stroked his chest. Then - his shoulder, and his back, as she circled around him, her sparkling eyes watching him with amusement."
    show cliohna happy at edgeleft with moveoutleft
    cl "Personally, I have found the whole process positively exciting. Keeping you hypnotized had been quite the challenge, and you should feel proud for the resistance you have put."
    cl "You are a remarkable man, Rowan. With a strong mind, and a strong will. Even if the end result was ultimately to my satisfaction, you have made me fight for every inch."
    cl "I have enjoyed doing so. I enjoyed it a lot. "
    "Her breath tickled his skin, and Rowan looked away, uncertain of his own feelings on the matter. Cliohna meanwhile took the chance to slip her hand lower - to where his feelings were much less conflicted."
    ro "A-ah! "
    show cliohna happy at center with moveinleft
    cl "I understand for you our little experiment is not one dimensional."
    cl "To expose your mind to foreign influence must be both exciting or terrifying, and I understand the Circumstances that surround your presence in castle Bloodmeen might leave you hesitant to acknowledge your true feeling on the matter."
    ro "Which is why you neednt worry."
    hide rowan with dissolve
    show cliohna naked happy at center with dissolve
    "She took a step back, the smile never leaving her face. Her thumbs went under the straps of her dress, and with one swift motion she unhooked the top. And just as her breasts came to view, Rowan felt another wave of magic hit him between the eyes."
    cl "I will break your mental defenses today, completely and utterly. And after today, I believe you will realize {b}this is what you want{/b}."

scene hypnodarkbg with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind hypnodarkbg

"The world around him twisted, becoming hazy and unfocused, like a painting left outside on the rain. His thoughts grew heavy, and once again he struggled to keep himself together while an assault of new ones threatened to overwhelm him."

show cliohna naked happy at center with dissolve

"{b}Look at them. Admire them. Witness them.{/b}"
"{b}Do not struggle. You want this.{/b}"

$ hypnoevent2lust = 0

menu:
    "{b}Look.{/b}":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ hypnoevent2lust += 1
        "This time, he didnt even get the chance to resist. His eyes went to her chest on their own, bringing him one step closer to submission from the very start."

    "{b}Look.{/b}" if cliohnaSubmission == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ hypnoevent2lust += 1
        "This time, he didnt even get the chance to resist. His eyes went to her chest on their own, bringing him one step closer to submission from the very start."

    "{b}Look.{/b}" if cliohnaSubmission == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ hypnoevent2lust += 1
        "This time, he didnt even get the chance to resist. His eyes went to her chest on their own, bringing him one step closer to submission from the very start."

    "{b}Look.{/b}" if cliohnaSubmission == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ hypnoevent2lust += 1
        "This time, he didnt even get the chance to resist. His eyes went to her chest on their own, bringing him one step closer to submission from the very start."

    "{b}Look.{/b}" if cliohnaSubmission == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ hypnoevent2lust += 1
        "This time, he didnt even get the chance to resist. His eyes went to her chest on their own, bringing him one step closer to submission from the very start."

    "{b}Look.{/b}" if cliohnaSubmission == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ hypnoevent2lust += 1
        "This time, he didnt even get the chance to resist. His eyes went to her chest on their own, bringing him one step closer to submission from the very start."

    "{b}Look.{/b}" if cliohnaSubmission == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ hypnoevent2lust += 1
        "This time, he didnt even get the chance to resist. His eyes went to her chest on their own, bringing him one step closer to submission from the very start."

    "{b}Look.{/b}" if cliohnaSubmission == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ hypnoevent2lust += 1
        "This time, he didnt even get the chance to resist. His eyes went to her chest on their own, bringing him one step closer to submission from the very start."

    "{b}Look.{/b}" if cliohnaSubmission == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ hypnoevent2lust += 1
        "This time, he didnt even get the chance to resist. His eyes went to her chest on their own, bringing him one step closer to submission from the very start."

    "{b}Look.{/b}" if cliohnaSubmission == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ hypnoevent2lust += 1
        "This time, he didnt even get the chance to resist. His eyes went to her chest on their own, bringing him one step closer to submission from the very start."

    "{b}Look.{/b}" if cliohnaSubmission == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ hypnoevent2lust += 1
        "This time, he didnt even get the chance to resist. His eyes went to her chest on their own, bringing him one step closer to submission from the very start."

    "Don't look!" if cliohnaResistance == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "(D-damn it!) "
        "He tried to resist with all his might - turn his head, close his eye, do something! But the spell was so powerful, his eyes sought her chest despite all of his efforts."

"Round, perfect orbs, sway enticingly as she made her way to him. The room itself might have been melting away, but Cliohnas bosom seemed to gain prominence in his eyes, dominating his view."
"And even though he could barely recognize his surroundings anymore - hell, even the sorceress itself grew hazy - he still noticed Cliohna wear that small, triumphant smile of hers."

cl "You might think using my breasts to entice you is too crude of a strategy, but I believe otherwise. One must always be willing to use all at their disposal for the sake of progress, even if a tool or method might seem inelegant."
cl "And being overly elaborate when a simple solution works best is a sure tell of a conceited amateur. "
cl "Not that you are particularly opposed to my choice of approach, are you? "

"Plentiful, full breasts. Not too big as to be obscene, but rather pert and pleasing. He still could not turn his eyes away - he could not even blink, so captivated he was but the combined power of her chest and her spells."

cl "Come Rowan, tell me what you think. {b}Tell me how much you appreciate them.{/b}"

menu:
    "Theyre wonderful. Perfect.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ hypnoevent2lust += 1
        ro "A-ah..."
        "Despite his desire to sing her praises, a lustful moan was all that escaped his lips. The initial hit of Cliohnas magic left him dazed and disoriented, and he still struggled to get himself together. Something the sorceress found rather amusing."
        cl "Youre drooling Rowan. Ill take it as a compliment. "
    "Youve seen bigger.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Nngh"
        "The annoyed groan was all that left his lips. The initial hit of Cliohnas magic left him dazed and disoriented, and despite his budding anger, he still couldnt focus his thoughts."
        cl "Not satisfied? Dont worry, once youll have a closer look, Im certain theyll be all you can think about."

    "Only a complete slut parades around with her tits out all the time." if cliohnaResistance == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Nngh"
        "The annoyed groan was all that left his lips. The initial hit of Cliohnas magic left him dazed and disoriented, and despite his budding anger, he still couldnt focus his thoughts."
        cl "Not satisfied? Dont worry, once youll have a closer look, Im certain theyll be all you can think about."

show hypnodarkbg with pinkflash

"{b}Dont think. Watch. You want to watch. You love to watch.{/b}"



"With every step of hers they grew bigger, and when the sorceress leaned in, her long hair tickling his face, her breasts dominated his view entirely. They were so close now, they almost pulled him in."

show hypnodarkbg with pinkflash

"{b}Worship. Admire. Focus on the breasts in front of you, and ignore all else.{/b}"

if cliohnaResistance == 2:
    "He wanted to sink his fingers into them, fondle them roughly and violently. It was cruel torture, to hang such perfection right in front of him, and refuse him the right to sully it."
else:

    "He wanted to kiss them, wanted to tease those small nipples with his tongue, till they stood erect, wet from his caresses. They were made for worship, and his heart cried from being unable to provide it. "

show hypnodarkbg with pinkflash

"{b}Nothing matters, but the perfect orbs before your eyes.{/b}"

cl "I know you want to feel them. And probably do a lot more than that."

if cliohnaResistance == 2:
    cl "You are in luck that the twins lack both knowledge and mental capacity to ever master this magic. Had they experienced your resistance like I did, they would no doubt seek to punish you for it."
    cl "But I am not a vengeful woman. All of your past misdeeds will be forgiven. I will let your mouth explore all that now taunts your eyes. "
    cl "All you have to do is not struggle anymore. {b}Just focus on my tits and let me in.{/b}"
else:

    cl "And I will allow you. Whatever desire you hold, I will fulfill. "
    cl "This will be your reward for being such an obedient test subject for me. And all you have to do {b}is focus on my breasts, and let me in.{/b}"

menu:
    "{b}Let her in.{/b}":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ hypnoevent2lust += 1
        if cliohnaResistance == 2:
            "Once. JUST once! Just this once, he wanted to know how it feels. How her magic can feel when it wasnt resisted at every step. How this- combination of comfort and lust mixed together, creating ecstasy no other woman could provide."
            " And once this treacherous thought entered his mind, he knew this time he wouldnt be able to fight back."
        else:
            "He knew what her magic could to him, and the memories of their past encounters made it hard enough to resist already. But with her whispering sweet temptations of even greater rewards lying ahead, he could no longer mount even a token resistance."
        "Images of her soft, milky white tits poured into his mind, the floodgates of his resistance open. He could feel his head resting against them. He could feel her pert nipples pressed into his chest, and his back."
        "He could feel their weight in his hands, and their taste in his mouth."
        ro "Aaa-aaa-aah "
        "And he could feel their heavy weight on his mind, crushing his thoughts. Or what little remained of them."
        ro "Aaah! "
        if cliohnaResistance == 2:
            cl "There. Was is it so hard to do?"
        else:
            cl "Oh Rowan, you always play a reluctant maiden, only to give in in the end. I would lie if I said I do not fantasise of this moment."
        cl "And now that you are sufficiently subdued Well take it one step further."

    "Youve given Cliohna too much control already. Try to resist." if cliohnaSubmission == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Soft, milky white tits. He almost felt his head resting against them - no, his mind resting against them. Sinking into them."
        "Every time he submitted to Cliohna, the sorceress had rewarded him generously. And it was tempting, so Goddess damn tempting, to just let her do as she wanted."
        if avatar.corruption > 49:
            "But she had an agenda. Everybody had an agenda here. As enticing as her words and spells are, he could not trust her."
        else:
            "But he was a hero. He had a responsibility he had to uphold. To give it away for momentary pleasure... Would be betraying all he stood for."
        "And so, with supreme effort, he started to turn his head away Only to again realize he could not move it even an inch."
        cl "All that time together, and you still feel the need to resist. Oh Rowan"
        cl "But as I promised, after today this will not be an issue anymore. Today, you will watch me break that stubborn streak of yours."
        cl "{b}And once I do, you will realize there never was any reason to refuse me.{/b}"

    "You cant lose this fight. Resist the temptation." if cliohnaSubmission == 1 and cliohnaResistance == 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Soft, milky white tits. He almost felt his head resting against them - no, his mind resting against them. Sinking into them."
        "But if the sorceress thought this- this- titnosis would be enough to bring him under, then she was more deluded than even the twins. He was Rowan Blackwell, and he would not break here!"
        cl "Ah, I can feel your mental barriers reinforce! And here I thought this pleasant show might convince you to for once spare us this spirited resisted of yours. But you just do not give up, do you?"
        "She shook her chest a little, making her breasts jiggle. Despite his furious refusal to fall for her charms, the sight made his head spin."
        cl "Come now, enough of this. {b}Praise them Rowan. I command you.{/b}"
        menu:
            "Alexias are bigger." if all_actors["alexia"].relation > 0:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cl "Ah yes. The bond between husband and wife. Many men take strength from it. I wonder how much of yours relies on Alexia and her wellbeing?"
            "Helaynas are firmer." if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cl "Is that so? I have neither the time nor the desire to keep track of all the sex slaves you and the twins keep around in the castle."
            "If you want a titjob, you can always ask Cla-Min for one." if cla_tit_job:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cl "You can, but you must be quite naive to think the bill for it will be any less than what youd pay to experience mine."
            "It takes more than a pair of tits to enthrall you.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cl "Oh, I know. I understand that very well. Yet I was hoping to get at least a partial concession out of you."
            "Arzyls are much better." if arzylMet:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cl "I suppose they are quite the sight, if one tries hard to ignore they are very much powered with dark magic."
            "They cant be better than the ones on that orcess Nasim made." if bootlegAlexiaFucked:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cl "Ah, men and their bizarre desire for artificially enhanced, dolled up sex slaves "
                cl "To think youd mention hers of all the possible examples Its almost as if youre trying to upset me."
            cl "Unfortunately for you, in the end your stubborn resistance will hardly matter. As I said, I will break you today."

    "Youre Rowan Blackwell! You fought Karnas himself, and your will is unbreakable!" if cliohnaResistance == 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Soft, milky white tits. He almost felt his head resting against them - no, his mind resting against them. Sinking into them."
        "But if the sorceress thought this- this- titnosis would be enough to bring him under, then she was more deluded than even the twins. He was Rowan Blackwell, and he would not break here!"
        cl "Ah, I can feel your mental barriers reinforce! And here I thought this pleasant show might convince you to for once spare us this spirited resisted of yours. But you just do not give up, do you?"
        "She shook her chest a little, making her breasts jiggle. Despite his furious refusal to fall for her charms, the sight made his head spin."
        cl "Come now, enough of this. {b}Praise them Rowan. I command you.{/b}"
        menu:
            "Alexias are bigger." if all_actors["alexia"].relation > 0:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cl "Ah yes. The bond between husband and wife. Many men take strength from it. I wonder how much of yours relies on Alexia and her wellbeing?"
            "Helaynas are firmer." if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cl "Is that so? I have neither the time nor the desire to keep track of all the sex slaves you and the twins keep around in the castle."
            "If you want a titjob, you can always ask Cla-Min for one." if cla_tit_job:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cl "You can, but you must be quite naive to think the bill for it will be any less than what youd pay to experience mine."
            "It takes more than a pair of tits to enthrall you.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cl "Oh, I know. I understand that very well. Yet I was hoping to get at least a partial concession out of you."
            "Arzyls are much better." if arzylMet:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cl "I suppose they are quite the sight, if one tries hard to ignore they are very much powered with dark magic."
            "They cant be better than the ones on that orcess Nasim made." if bootlegAlexiaFucked:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                cl "Ah, men and their bizarre desire for artificially enhanced, dolled up sex slaves "
                cl "To think youd mention hers of all the possible examples Its almost as if youre trying to upset me."
            cl "Unfortunately for you, in the end your stubborn resistance will hardly matter. As I said, I will break you today."

"Her fingertips found his face, and feeling her soft hands on him after what felt like an eternity of teasing almost made him come on the spot. But strangely, there was no tenderness in her touch."
"Her movements were not to entice him but seemed like she was Trailing signs over the side of his head."

cl "I will confess to something. The nude breasts were nothing more than aDistraction. A pretty thing to soften you up."
cl "The real magic happens now. "

"Her hands reached behind and a quiet crackle broke the heavy silence in the room. Something violet flashed just outside his field of vision."

if cliohnaResistance == 2:
    ro "Cliohna-!"
else:

    ro "Cliohna?"

"Arcane words he couldnt understand left her lips. A tingling sensation spread through his head, that quickly turned to migraine, and then-"

show hypnodarkbg with sshake
show hypnodarkbg with pinkflash
scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

"Then his head split open."
"  ..."

show cliohna naked happy behind black

cl "I should have realized this sooner."

" "

cl "You are not unlike me  your past gives you strength."

"...."

quest "But take that away And what remains?"

"..."
" ..."
"  ..."

ro "Nnnngh "

"He couldnt quite put it into words, but he felt like someone just ran over him with a battalion of war chariots. Though once he formed that particular thought in his mind, he realized it would be a nice way of putting it."
"A battalion of war chariots. Twice over, at least. His head was killing him, his entire body was heavy and sore, and he was Lying... Somewhere "
"Naked?"
"He opened his eyes and found a pair of warm, grey ones looking back at him."

$ cliohna_name = "Blonde Woman"

cl "Good morning Rowan. I see youre awake. "

show black with pinkflash


scene cg483 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg483
show cliohna naked happy behind cg483

"An unfamiliar room, like a study of sorts. He didnt recognize it, but he felt no reason to panic. Not with {b}her{/b} here. And even though he didnt know her, just the sight of her filled him with a warm, nice feeling. He knew he could {b}trust her{/b}."
"That must have been why it didnt bother him that he was naked. Or that she was naked as well, holding his head on her thighs, gently stroking his hair and trailing her fingers across his chest. "
"He could not stop a content sigh from leaving his lips, nor will to. Somehow, this felt like Heaven. If he could, he would happily close his eyes and drift off to sleep again, but he tried to he found his refusing to follow his orders."
"Instead, they focused themselves on the, beautiful blonde woman - especially on the {b}perfect{/b} hills on her chest."

cl "Enjoying the view?"

ro "I- ugh-"

cl "Worry not, Im just teasing. Feel free to {b}stare{/b} if you want. Youve suffered some heavy injuries so its important you {b}lay back and rest{/b}, while I nurse you back to health."

"A wave of drowsiness washed over him, robbing him of all power and will to do anything but admire her body. She called him Rowan, so it had to be his name. But what was hers?"

ro "Who- ah!"

"Her delicate fingers brushed against his shaft, spreading fire across his loins."

cl "Shh Its fine. {b}Do not worry about a thing{/b}, Rowan. {b}Do not think. Rest.{/b}"

"All the energy that just left his body now seemed to return gathering in one place only. His cock stood painfully erect, throbbing with need."

ro "Aa-ah!"

"Another lustful moan escaped him again when his nurse started to move her fingers down it, stroking it without hurry. They felt so good~~~"

show cg483 with pinkflash

cl "{b}You must rest. Youve been fighting for so long Rowan{/b}"

show cg483 with pinkflash

cl "{b}You must rest your body, and you must rest your mind.{/b}"

"A weird, tingling feeling spread over his head, but it was drowned out by the quickly mounting pleasure in his dick. Somehow, he had a feeling that something was going on, something he didnt quite understand. The overwhelming need in his loins made it difficult to focus, but if he could just figure it out "

menu:
    "His cock...":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        menu:
            "Remembered her pussy." if cliohnaDeeper:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Yes He had the {b}privilege{/b} of exploring her pussy before. And now She was gracing him with her attention once more, almost inviting him to bask in it."
                jump cliohna2submitting
            "Remembered her hand. ":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "This wasnt the first time her slender fingers graced his cock. He remembered all too well they {b}ecstasy{/b} that would follow "
                jump cliohna2submitting

            "Needed to know how her pussy felt." if cliohnaResistance == 2:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "The pleasant warmth of her thighs reminded him of what lied nearby, and his cock twitched at the thought. He knew, somehow, that for a long time now, conquering her was his goal. A goal he- "
                jump cliohna2resisting
    "Her voice":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        menu:
            "Was so soothing.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Calm {b}Controlling{/b}. He knew that voice. It wasnt the first time it had been whispering sweet, pleasant nothingness to him. And hearing them again Brought comfort. {b}Made him relax.{/b}"
                jump cliohna2submitting

            "Wasnt always so nice." if cliohnaResistance > 0:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Calm Controlling. But somehow, he knew that if things stopped going her way, it would turn cold and hostile in an instant. Could he really-"
                jump cliohna2resisting
    "He... ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        menu:
            "Remembered fighting her." if cliohnaResistance > 0:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "They werent always on such cordial terms, were they? In fact, he could almost recall a situation not unlike this one, where he-"
                jump cliohna2resisting

            "Remembered the taste of her pussy. " if cliohnaSubmission > 0:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "He could almost see himself kneeling before her. Not unlike being in her arms, doing so felt so {b}right{/b}..."
                jump cliohna2submitting


label cliohna2submitting:
$ hypnoevent2lust += 2

scene cliohnaHJ with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cliohnaHJ
show cliohna naked happy behind cliohnaHJ

ro "A-aaaah."

cl "Shhh, theres not need to say anything. Rest now."
cl "{b}Rest and focus on the pleasure. Sink into it. Let it spread through your body, and through your mind.{/b}"

"Her hand continued to dance across his shaft, stroking him in lazy, languid motions. It felt as if his cock was being enveloped by something warm and soft, something delightfully pleasant."
"The only imaginable thing more pleasurable than this couldve been her womanhood. His thoughts and worries continued melt away, as the womans words and caresses filled his body and mind."

cl "Good Good Youre doing well. {b}Just lay back and enjoy, Rowan. Trust in me. I know how to make you feel good.{/b} "

jump cliohna2lusteval

label cliohna2resisting:

ro "A-ah?!"

"His thoughts vanished into thin air as she squeezed his dick a little more forcefully. Her fingers never stopped dancing across his shaft, and the lazy, languid motions felt as his dick was being enveloped by something warm and soft - distractingly so. "

cl "{b}Relax Rowan.{/b}"
cl "{b}You are tired and weakened. You must rest after your struggle. Do not think. Let me take care of you.{/b}"
cl "{b}You can trust in me.{/b}"

jump cliohna2lusteval

label cliohna2lusteval:

"He felt his head being propped up, and the woman leaned over him. Her {b}perfect{/b} breasts hanged near, close to his face, taunting, enticing him with their presence."

cl "{b}Kiss them.{/b}"

if hypnoevent2lust > 3:
    "Without thinking, he raised up to obey, worshipping her tits with his lips. He was rewarded with a delightful coo from his caretaker, and her fingers caressed his tip in return, causing another rush of ecstasy."
    cl "Oh Rowan Youre coming along nicely"

elif hypnoevent2lust > 1:
    "She pressed her chest against him, and his body reacted before he could think. He kissed and worshipped her breasts, much to his caretakers delight."
    "She rewarded him with a light coo, and her fingers caressed the tip of his cock in return, causing another rush of ecstasy to ravish his body."
    cl "Ah Almost there Just one more push..."
else:

    "She pressed her chest against him, and his body reacted before he could think. He wanted them. He wanted them to be his, and his alone And now his wish would be fulfilled."
    "He sunk his teeth into her nipple, biting it gently, not strong enough to hurt her, but with enough force to make her squeal in surprise."
    cl "You-! "
    "He could see her grimace, but she hid her displeasure as soon as it appeared. The benevolent smile returned, but it didnt feel nearly as genuine as before."
    cl "Rowan I told you already. {b}Theres no need to fight. Just do as I say.{/b}"

"Her hands never stopped caressing him, running through his hair, and up and down his shaft, bringing conflicting sensations with them: Violent lust and calming mist."
"He didnt understand how, and why the two combined. In fact, he felt he understood less of the situation the longer it went on."

if hypnoevent2lust > 1:
    "He wanted to please her, but despite that, his uneasiness grew, as if some part of him thought the whole situation in some way improper."
else:

    "With every moment, his unease grew. Something was not quite right here. "

ro "A-ah!"

"Again, she squeezed his cock. But this time, even the surge of pleasure could not drown out the rising feeling of wrongness. His caretaker noticed his discomfort, her eyebrows making a concerned arch, even though her eyes started to sparkle with barely contained excitement."

cl "There- what did I tell you Rowan? {b}Theres no need to fight me. I want you to feel good.{/b}"

scene clihj3 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind clihj3
show cliohna naked happy behind clihj3

"Her hand picked up the pace, and he found himself quickly approaching an explosive end. But right before it, the woman stopped her movements, and instead held the base of his dick, denying him satisfaction. "

ro "Wh-what?! Why-"

cl "{b}But I need your help Rowan. I need you to help me help you feel good.{/b}"

"She held him like this for a long while, until his urge subsided a little. Then - she resumed again, swiftly bringing him near the limit again - Only to, AGAIN, stop a moment later. "

ro "P-please! Stop-"

cl "{b}I want you to feel good, but whenever I try, there is always something that distracts you. I will remove that distraction. But to do that, I need your help.{/b}"

"Suddenly, she took her hand away. Rowan almost wept as he felt his cock denied the warmness of her hand."

cl "{b}I need you to do something for me while I work to help you feel good.{/b}"
cl "{b}I need you to grab that cock, and start stroking it. I need you to stop thinking, and focus on stroking your cock. Can you do that for me Rowan? Will you stroke your cock for me?{/b}"

ro "A-ah?! What-?"

"Her hands continued to travel across his body, but never below his waist. The throbbing feeling would not calm down, threatening to overwhelm him."

cl "{b}Do it Rowan. Stroke your cock for me.{/b}"
cl "{b}Dont think about anything, and focus on stroking your cock.{/b}"
cl "{b}You want this. Trust me. I will help you feel good.{/b}"
cl "{b}Ignore everything else, and focus on your cock.{/b}"

menu:
    "Yes! Anything to feel good!" if hypnoevent2lust > 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump cliohna2jerk

    "Enough with the damn teasing! Just take her already!" if hypnoevent2lust < 4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump cliohna2take

label cliohna2jerk:

"Dont think. Focus on your cock. Stroke. Sweet words that swirled in his head, ensnaring his thoughts. Some part of him, ever louder, screamed he should not listen to them, that they were not his."
"But to deny them would mean denying *Her*, and would mean forfeiting the release he craved so much. And at the moment, even death itself felt like a better alternative to either."

ro "Aaaa-aaaah "

show cliohnaHJSelf with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cliohnaHJSelf
show cliohna naked happy behind cliohnaHJSelf

"He let a long, breathless moan, as his fingers wrapped around his cock. *Stroke*, something said in his mind. *Stroke*, it kept repeating."
"He wanted to cum, wanted his release. But the quiet *stroke*, *stroke* in his thoughts had a strange power to it. It had a rhythm to it. A tempo. A steady, slow tempo."
"Without thinking, his hand started to mirror it, slowly running over his cock as the voice dictated."
"*Stroke.*"
"*Stroke.*"
"*Stroke.*"

cl "{b}Stroke, stroke{/b} Very well done, Rowan. "

"Another incoherent moan was all he could afford. {b}*Stroke. Stroke*{/b}, said the voice, suddenly faster now. His cock was already on fire, so maybe this time he will be graced with release!"

if cliohnaResistance == 2:
    cl "Finally Now, lets see how long I can keep you under. "
else:

    cl "Excellent Lets see how long I can keep you under this time. "

"He didnt even pay attention to what the woman was saying. The voice pushed him on, more urgently now, the loud {b}*Stroke! Stroke! Stroke!*{/b} drowning out all other thoughts. Masturbating furiously, he felt-"
"{b}*STOP!{/b}"

scene clihj8 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind clihj8
show cliohna naked happy behind clihj8

ro "A-ah?!"

"Just as he was about to peak, the voice told him to stop, and he obeyed without thinking. The tip of his cock glistened with pre, and he felt it dribble down his shaft, onto his hands."

ro "P-please- "

cl "Call me Mistress, Rowan."

ro "Please, mistress! "

$ cliohna_name = "Mistress"

cl "Better. But {b}not yet{/b}. "

show clihj8 with pinkflash

"Her hand stroked his head, shining with a pink glow he did not recognize, nor cared for anymore. His thoughts started at the base of his cock, and ended at the tip of it. "

cl "I want you to stay like this. {b}Keep yourself at the edge Rowan.{/b}"
cl "You were a formidable opponent, but I dont think even you will have the strength to resist my powers in this state. "

"What was she talking about? He barely registered her words. He was waiting for one command, and one command only."

cl "Now {b}Start stroking. Slowly{/b}."

ro "Y-yes, Mistress..."

show cliohnaHJSelf with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cliohnaHJSelf
show cliohna naked happy behind cliohnaHJSelf

"  ..."
" ..."
"..."
"Stroking. Edging. Stroking. Edging. He lost track of time. How long has the sorceress kept him like this?"
"At some point, his memories returned to him. But by then, he couldnt care less for the circumstances that surrounded them. All that mattered was right now - all that mattered was this unending pleasure."

$ cliohna_name = "Mistress Cliohna"

cl "Quite impressive Rowan, Its been Ah, an hour already? VERY impressive! As I predicted, your self-control can be a double edged sword."

if cliohnaSubmission > 0:
    cl "Both your body and mind will remember this pleasure, as they remembered the past ones. This Unexplained tenacity of yours Will not survive. Of this I am certain. "
else:

    cl "Both your body and your mind will remember this pleasure. Youve been quite stubborn up till now, but I wonder what will happen to that strange tenacity of yours once this all over."
    cl "Personally, I think we will both say goodbye to it, dont you agree?"

ro "Aaa-aa-ah?"

cl "Ha, talking to myself, arent I?"

"He heard her chuckle, a quiet, delightful sound. His heart beat faster knowing he was able to please her, even though he did not know how. "

cl "I think Ive conditioned you well enough. Time to see the end results."

"She held him by the cheeks, gently forcing him to look at her. For a short moment, he forgot about his lust, and lost himself in her wonderous eyes."

cl "{b}Cum{/b}."

scene cg484 with sshake
pause 0.5
show cg485 with flash
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg485
pause 2

"It happened in an instant. He arched his back and exploded, showering the bed, himself, and even his mistress in white, sticky cum. All the time moaning incoherently."

ro "Aaaah! Aaaah! Mistress!"

scene white with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind white

"It seemed to go forever. His thoughts and surrounding painted in white, till nothing remained."
"And once it was over"
"  "

ro "..."

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna naked happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "So? How do you feel?"

ro " Drained."

"His desire satiated, the reality of the situation finally crushed upon him. For her to keep him like this "

if society_type == "feudalism":
    $ cliohna_name = 'Primate Cliohna'
else:

    $ cliohna_name = 'Cliohna'


if cliohnaResistance == 2:
    show rowan necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "(What an utter humiliation.)"
    "He felt disgusted with himself. He had no doubt the sorceress would now lord this event over him till the end of the world."
    "He tried to stand up - only to feel her magic again, trapping his mind, and holding his limbs. It felt heavier than before, more difficult to shake off, no doubt because of his exhaustion."
    "Something the sorceress also noticed, and was quite smug about."
    cl "Not so easy to resist me now, is it? "
    "The glee in her voice was downright infuriating. He couldnt believe he let her dominate him like this"
    "But this would be her only victory over him."
    show rowan necklace naked neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Grunting, he forced himself past the exhaustion, forced his body to move despite the slugginess, and his mind to focus despite the drowsiness. He managed to get himself to a sitting position, when her spell hit him again."
    show bg12 with pinkflash
    "{b}Do not move. Do not resist. Obey.{/b}"
    show rowan necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Nngh- what are you- "
    cl "Starting phase two, what else? Of course, for that I need you to {b}Stay.{/b}"
    cl "{b}Stay, Rowan. Your mistress commands it.{/b}"
    "With his lust sated, her commands were no longer like a sirens song. They now sounded cold and harsh, demanding rather than guiding."
    ro "I - ngh! - thought the goal was to test me at my best?!"
    cl "Yes, initially. But seeing how being obstinate and difficult has become your only goal during our time together, Ive decided to adjust the terms of our arrangement."
    cl "You obviously still have some fighting spirit in you. While I have no doubt I could continue devising new, creative ways to break it, as I said earlier this evening, doing so would be mostly for personal indulgence."
    cl "So Ill simply break you today, while you are vulnerable, and be done with it. Now, I said {b}Stay still!{/b}"
    show bg12 with sshake
    hide rowan with dissolve
    show cliohna naked happy at center with dissolve
    "Another wave. Gritting his teeth, he somehow managed to stumble off the bed. Cliohna has completely lost it."
    "The paper-thin excuse of research no longer applied, turning this into a battle of dominance, with his mind on the line. A fight that would be borderline impossible to win, even if he was at his full strength."
    show rowan necklace naked angry behind bg12
    ro "Fucking-"
    "He tried to get up, and failed. Cliohna merely watched his futile efforts, the small smile as always not leaving her face."
    ro " Knew you were no different than the twins. "

    cl "Factually incorrect. I understand youre upset-"
    ro "Upset! Youre about to lock me up in a cage and torture me till I do what you want, just like Andras did!"
    cl "Im not going to lock you up Rowan. As if Id resort to such barbaric methods. "

    ro "Oh so its a matter of poise now! Beating me up everyday too inelegant for you? Should I send you some orcs dont dirty your delicate hands with my blood?"
    cl "Im not going to beat you, Rowan- "
    ro "Right, youll use the Magic equivalent of a sledgehammer!"

    cl "Well, yes-"
    ro "At least Andras has the decency to openly admit hes a right bastard!"

    ro "I take it back! Youre not like the twins! Youre worse! "

    "A bolt of lightning struck him straight in the chest, sending him crashing into a nearby table. Now hes done it. But if hes going to go down, hes not going to do so with his head up."
    cl "Just who do think you are to pass judgment on me?!"
    "Such arrogance. But if that was the case, then maybe "

    show cliohna naked happy at cliohnaright with moveoutright
    hide rowan
    show rowan necklace naked neutral at midright with dissolve
    ro "A failed experiment, right? One youd rather erase, than be reminded of your own shortcomings."
    ro "So much for your pride as sorceress."
    cl "You-! "
    cl "You!!!"

    cl "..."
    "He waited, ready to start a mad dash for the door the moment he feels her prepare another attack. But the sorceress just stood there, glaring at him with intensity."

    cl "..."

    cl " Perhaps I allowed my emotions to get the better of me today."
    ro "Perhaps?!"
    "She ignored his remark, and turned around. She grabbed a towel from a nearby table and tossed it to him, then pointed to the side, where his clothes were."
    cl "I shall reevaluate the results of todays experiments, and inform you of my final judgment at a later date."
    cl "Please make yourself presentable before leaving my chambers Rowan. Your continued support for this endeavour remains much appreciated."
    "He narrowed his eyes at her. He could see her shake with boiling, impotent rage. But to struck him down here would mean to admit everything he just said was true."
    ro "Right "
    ro "Do not forget about your weekly research Cliohna."
    cl "Of course. Im a professional."
    hide rowan with moveoutleft
    hide cliohna with moveoutright
    "This was the last time Cliohna tried to mess with him. But before he could enact consequences for her actions, he needed to sort himself out."
    scene black with fade
    "But he would have her pay. And soon."
    $ cliohnaSubmission += 1
    $ hypnosis2SubEnding = True
    $ rowanCliohnaFurious = True
    return
else:

    ro "(  )"
    "He didnt know what to think. On one hand, it was Intense. On the other"
    "On the other hand there were many, many reasons why this should have never happened. But somehow none of them prevented it."
    show bg12 with pinkflash
    show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "He stifled a sigh, and tried to stand up- only to feel her magic again, ensnaring his mind and making his limbs grow heavy. An all too familiar feeling by now. And while her spell was no stronger than before, the exhaustion made it difficult to fight through."
    show rowan necklace naked neutral at midleft with dissolve
    cl "Still some lingering resistance, hm? Then I suppose we could try one of the plans Ive discarded earlier. Still ingenious, but not as Sophisticated as what you just enjoyed."
    show bg12 with pinkflash
    cl "What do you say, Rowan? {b}Youll stay, wont you?{/b}"
    ro "Nngh"
    "Goddess, more? There was no way he could manage it It was not even a matter of desire at this point, but health.He feared any more of this and he wouldnt be able to leave the bed once the next week rolls in."

    ro "Cliohna-aaaah, if you wouldnt mind I think we should end it here. Im beaten, and wasnt the point of this testing me at my strongest?"

    "The sorceress hesitated, suddenly abashed by his soft worded rejection. A moment later, her spell lost strength, and soon fizzled out entirely. "
    show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

    ro " Thank you."
    "He struggled to his feet. Cliohna offered a helping hand, without him even asking."
    cl "Dont mention it. And I apologize. I got... Overenthusiastic. Youre right of course, you need the time to rest."
    show rowan necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "You havent been holding back."
    show rowan necklace naked neutral at midleft with dissolve
    cl "Only because I know you can take it. Hold on a moment- "
    show rowan necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
    show cliohna naked happy at center with moveinright
    "She brought a towel, but rather than hand it over, started to wipe his body herself. And despite what has just happened, when her hand ventured near his crotch, he found his cock twitch, ready to harden again."
    "Something Cliohna did not comment on, though she did flash him a coy smile once she noticed."
    show cliohna naked happy at cliohnaright with moveoutright
    cl "Here, you can go now. Your clothes are over there. Once I have analyzed todays session, Ill call you over to discuss the results."
    ro "Take your time."
    cl "Dont worry, Ill let you rest this week."
    show rowan necklace naked aroused at edgeleft with moveoutleft
    show cliohna naked happy at center with moveinright
    cl "Oh, and Rowan."

    cl "{b}You loved this, didnt you?{/b}"
    menu:
        "Yes, Mistress.":
            pass

        "Yes." if cliohnaResistance > 0:
            pass

    scene black with fade
    show cliohna naked happy behind black
    cl "Good boy."
    $ cliohnaSubmission += 1
    $ hypnosis2SubEnding = True
    $ rowanCliohnaHappy = True
    return


label cliohna2take:

"Do as I say. Dont think. Trust me. These words ringed in his ears, almost deafening him. They had to be infused with something, some sort of magic, as no matter how hard he tried he could not throw them out of his head."
"But with every passing moment, they grew less compelling, and more grating. He could not deny his rising lust - but he had no intention of settling for his hand when he had such a beautiful woman next to him."


show cg483 with sshake
show rowan necklace naked neutral behind cg483
show cliohna naked happy behind cg483

cl "{b}Come now Rowan, reach for{/b} -ah?! "

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace naked neutral behind black
show cliohna naked happy behind black

if society_type == "feudalism":
    $ cliohna_name = 'Primate Cliohna'
else:

    $ cliohna_name = 'Cliohna'

"Her voice cut off as he grabbed her by the hand and pulled violently. Within seconds, she was beneath him, wide-eyed, pinned to the bed by the wrists. His cock pressed against her slit, making his intentions clear to his supposed caretaker."

ro "Youre nursing me back to health, right? Then I think you should be doing a lot more than Whatever it is youve been doing!"

"His thoughts were still scrambled, but he knew one thing - whoever this woman was, she was not supposed to order him around. Her rightful place was under him, moaning as his cock-"

cl "You-!"

scene bg12 with fade
show bg12 with sshake

"A bolt of pure energy struck him right in the chest, sending him back several meters. He smashed against the nearby table, the impact bringing immeasurable pain."
"But also clarity of mind. "


show cliohna naked happy at center with dissolve

cl "You-! You-! "

if cliohnaResistance > 0:
    cl "Youre cheating!"

    show cliohna naked happy at cliohnaright with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "So much for being a good sport. Rowan groaned from the exertion, but somehow managed to get himself back to his feet. He grabbed a broken table leg, and aimed it at the sorceress."
    show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
    if cliohnaResistance == 2:
        ro " Best out of seven?"
    else:
        ro "... Best out of five?"
    show bg12 with sshake
    show rowan necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Another lightning bolt shattered his impromptu weapon into a thousand splinters, with several of them embedding themselves in his skin. He hissed in pain, but immediately started to look for something more solid to use."
    cl "Do not quib, Blackwell! This- this should not be possible!"
    cl "I have placed you under some of the strongest mental spells known to man! I have derived you of your heroic background! I have used every trick in the book to make you lose yourself to lust!"
    cl "AND YET YOU STILL DEFY ME?!"
    show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Lighting danced between her fingers, creating an arc that extended in front of her. He really did it this time. One wrong move, and he was a dead man."
    show rowan necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Was that not what you wanted me to do? To resist you with all your might so you could learn how to break defenses like mine?"
    cl "Yes! And instead, youve been obstinate and difficult on every step!"
    ro "This was the only way for you to do your best."
    cl "Do not try to philosophy yourself out of this Rowan. I did not want some mystic journey to self-perfection. I wanted results!"
    cl "And I will get them, even if Ill have to break you to do so."
    "She lost it. Completely lost it. This was no longer about research, but about her keeping her pride."
    ro "So what, youll lock me in a cage and beat me up till I agree to do your bidding?"
    cl " It worked for the twins, did it not?"
    ro "So in the end youre no different than them."

    cl " ... !"

    "That made her stop, the lighting in her hands crackling and fading away."
    cl "Do not dare to compare them to me! I am nothing like them!"
    ro "You are certainly acting like them now."
    cl "You-! "
    cl "Just who do think you are to pass judgment on me?!"
    ro "Someone who beat you in a battle of wills, and who youd rather murder than have him live to tell the tale."

    ro "So much for your pride as sorceress."
    cl "You-! You!!!"
    cl " "

    cl " "
    cl " Fine! "
    show rowan necklace naked neutral at midleft with dissolve
    cl "Go. Get out of my sight. I shall reevaluate the results of todays experiments, and inform you of my final judgment at a later date."
    "He narrowed his eyes at her, and she responded with the same. He could see the lighting in her eyes, the boiling, impotent rage. She would find no release for it. Not today."
    ro "With pleasure. "
    hide rowan with moveoutleft
    hide cliohna with moveoutright
    "This was the last time Cliohna tried to mess with him. Next time they meet, he will make sure she pays for her arrogance."
    $ cliohnaResistance += 1
    $ Hypnosis2DomEnding = True
    $ rowanCliohnaFurious = True
    return
else:

    "He groaned from the exertion, but somehow managed to get himself back to his feet. Almost feeling the sorceresses anger, he grabbed a broken table leg, and aimed it at her, in a pathetic attempt at defense."

    "But Cliohna did not advance at him. The lighting in her hand crackled menacingly, but she simply stared at him. And hed swear he saw in her eyes Genuine regret?"

    cl " There. Are you happy now? "

    show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve
    cl "You proved to yourself you are perfectly capable of throwing me off. Are you happy with yourself, Rowan?"
    ro "..."
    menu:
        "Apologize.":
            ro "  Not really. Im sorry, I- I wasnt comfortable with this."
            cl "Then I suppose I should commend you on placing healthy barriers."
        "You dont know what to say.":

            ro "I I dont know. I just Followed my instinct."
            cl " Well, that was one of the points of the exercise. I suppose I cannot be mad for it not going in my favour."
        "She was going too far. ":

            show rowan necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve
            ro " Temporary amnesia, Cliohna? Really?"
            cl "I was pushing your boundaries, yes. But thats what this was all about, was it not?"

    show rowan necklace naked neutral at midleft with dissolve

    show cliohna happy at center with moveinright
    "A tired sigh escaped Cliohnas lips. She went to the side, then soon returned with his clothes in hand, and a healing poultice."
    cl "Well, not every experiment can be a resounding success. Here, use this to treat the wound on your chest."
    cl "I apologize for reacting so Violently. But I did not expect you to try and turn the situation around. "

    cl "Have you missed my pussy so much, that you would accept no substitute to it?"
    show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
    ro " Maybe?"
    "She chuckled, shaking her head in disbelief. "
    cl "Regardless, you have my thanks for taking the time to indulge me. I will summon you later to discuss the results of all we achieved thus far."
    scene black with fade
    show cliohna naked happy behind black
    cl "And maybe this time Have some casual fun for a change."
    $ cliohnaResistance += 1
    $ Hypnosis2DomEnding = True
    $ rowanCliohnaHappy = True
    return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('spider_be_reborn', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.buildings["pit"].lvl >= 1', 'arzylDialogueStage > 1', 'castle.buildings["pit"].driders >= 2',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

    event('dream_of_wolves', triggers="week_end", conditions=('HSDreamSex',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('rowan_and_the_escaped_slave', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 50', 'avatar.corruption < 31',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


label spider_be_reborn:

scene bg25 with fade

"As Rowan made the arduous trek down to the breeding pits, he came across a most unexpected sight. A tall, elegant being towered over Draith, who languished beneath her withering glare."

show draith neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show arzyl neutral at midright with dissolve

arz "..."
arz "{i}You{/i} are the castles beastmaster?"

dra "I-I am, maam."



arz "-And just how do you plan to subdue the creatures in this pit? You look so weak I doubt you could subdue a pork roast."

"Draith was speechless, his mouth hanging open as he tried to find something to say. He gabbled out a string of nonsense words before managing to actually answer her question."

dra "N-no, Maam! "

"Deciding that prolonging the torture would likely see the fragile beastmaster dissolve into a useless puddle of nerves, Rowan stepped forward to save the terrified Elf."

show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "Arzyl, I would appreciate it if you did not amuse yourself at the expense of the castle staff. Dont distract our beastmaster from his duties. "

"Arzyl let out a dismissive breath of air, her cold eyes trailing across Rowans form as he descended the steps into the breeding pits. Draith cowered from her gaze, sidling behind his unexpected savior like a shield to wall off the lady of the Midnight Court."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with moveinleft

show draith at edgeleft with moveoutleft

arz "A being who would seek to dominate others requires a will of iron and a merciless attitude. Yet the Twins see fit to make a mockery of their own bestiary by having this frail specimen take up the whip and bridle."

ro "Draith is more skilled than anyone at the castle when it comes to beasts and monsters, Fae included. Hes the perfect man for the job."

arz "That I doubt. But so be it: let him prove his worth to me."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "What do you mean?"

arz "You have captured a number of the {i}Drachanili{/i} in your recent adventures, yes?"

ro "...The what?"

arz "The web-biters. The spider-folk of the deep forests."

ro "You mean the Driders? What of them?"

arz "It just so happens that one of my Handmaidens is nearing the end of her host bodys lifecycle. The traditional rituals and sacrifices are no longer enough to sustain her."

ro "I fail to see what this has to do with you bullying our beastmaster."



arz "She was looking to acquire a new host, one with a more shall we say, deadly complexion?"
arz "She mentioned the web-biters by name. I had almost given up hope of finding one myself, and was going to simply implant her into an inferior specimen."

ro "And you want us to give you one of the Driders to use as a new host?"



arz "Why not? They are strong - if willful and stupid - creatures. They make wonderful predators, ideal hosts for the Fae."

dra "Theyre not exactly stupid, rather-"

arz "Think of it as a cultural exchange between newfound allies. In return, I am willing to give you a rare glimpse into the Faes methods of soul transference."

ro "..."
ro "Ill have to think about it."



arz "The time for careful contemplation is gone: my Handmaiden will not last much longer in her current form. If you will not acquiesce to my request now, I will be forced to locate a lesser host for her immediately."

"The look of danger in her eyes told Rowan that she would not be pleased with this particular outcome. He glanced over his shoulder at Draith, who was shaking like a leaf, using Rowans larger bulk as a bulwark against the matron who so terrified him."

ro "Give me a moment to talk it over with the beastmaster."

"Arzyl made a dismissive gesture with her hand. Rowan took the terrified Elf by the hand and lead him off to one side of the breeding pit."


show arzyl neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

ro "So, what do you think?"

dra "She scares me more than Jezera does."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "No not her, the offer she made us."

dra "Oh about the Driders? Well its"

"Rowan watched has an eager grin spread across the Elfs face."

show draith happy at edgeleft with dissolve

dra "Its amazing! I definitely think we should do it."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Really? You realize that this ritual will kill the Drider, right?"

dra "I mean yes, and its unfortunate to have to lose a creature as majestic as Dirklaw or Antaweb. But"
dra "Rowan, This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
dra "Can you imagine: merging two beings life forces together to create a brand new creature?"
dra "I have heard of a human alchemist attempting to make such chimeras, but stories claim he never managed to refine the process beyond creating mindless beasts!"
dra "But to make an actual thinking, feeling hybrid! Gods, if my people possessed such an ability, just think of the beasts we could create! "

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan imagined for a moment what kind of twisted terrors might lurk in the energetic mind of the little Elf. If one set aside the blasphemous notion of playing God, the military application of such custom-created chimeras could not be ignored. "
    ro "Something to consider in the future, perhaps. For now "
    "He turned to face Arzyl, who stood impatiently tapping her toe against the ground. Her glowing eyes swiveled to him as he came to a decision."
else:

    "Rowan imagined for a moment what kind of twisted terrors might lurk in the energetic mind of the little Elf. He mentally shuddered."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro " ...Id rather not."
    "Sighing to himself, the warrior turned to face Arzyl, who stood impatiently tapping her toe against the ground. Her glowing eyes swiveled to him as he came to a decision."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

label driderMenu2:

menu:
    "Ask if the Fae has a gender preference.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Does your Handmaiden care about the gender of the Drider she possesses?"
        arz "Not in the slightest. "
        arz "A Handmaiden is a Handmaiden, we Fae make no distinctions on the particulars of our hosts genitalia."
        ro "Does that apply to you, as well?"
        "Arzyl swayed her hips as she sashayed up to Rowan, her ripe breasts wobbling as she smirked at him."

        arz "I have taken a male host in the past, if that is what you are asking. The Fae are not bound by the dualistic reality of a mortals reproductive organs."
        arz "And in the case of my Handmaiden: I am already granting her a great boon by asking an ally for a gift on her behalf. It is only fair that you get to choose the manner of gift that is given."
        jump driderMenu2
    "Bring her the Female Drider.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ driderSex = "female"
        ro "Very well, Arzyl. I will have Draith bring you the female Drider to use as the host."
        jump driderTransformation
    "Bring her the Male Drider":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ driderSex = "male"
        ro "I will grant you your request, Arzyl. Draith will bring you the male Drider to become the new host."
    "Deny the Request":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan shook his head. No matter how he tried to square it in his head, he did not like the idea of allowing Arzyl to use one of his Driders in such a manner."
        ro "No. Im sorry Arzyl, but we cannot spare a Drider. Your Handmaiden will have to find a different host body."
        "Arzyls glare could have melted stone. Rowan felt the shadow of Draith form cower behind him as if sheltering from a storm."

        arz "No indeed, you obviously need these witless creatures for the far greater purpose of allowing your incompetent little beastmaster to poke and prod at them like a blundering child."
        arz "Very well, it is of no concern to me. But the Midnight Court will remember this the next time you come seeking our aid."
        "There was a danger in her eyes. Rowan felt his hand reach in caution towards the hilt of his sword, though the Fae did not make a move. She turned, striding with quick steps out of the breeding pit."
        arz "If you will excuse me, I have arrangements to make with my Handmaiden."
        hide arzyl with moveoutright
        "Rowan watched the Fae enchantress as she left, his hand never leaving his sword hilt till she was gone from view. He breathed out a low sigh of relief."
        dra "She was not happy."
        ro "Shes trouble. How much trouble she is for us though remains to be seen."
        dra "Well, at least I get to keep Dirklaw and Antaweb. Despite the whole aggression thing, Ive grown quite fond of the two of them."

        return

label driderTransformation:

arz "Excellent Rowan! You will not regret your generosity."
arz "And worry not, I shall bring my Handmaiden here, we shall perform the ritual within the Driders cage itself."

"Arzyl whispered a low incantation and snapped her fingers. At the apex of her chant, a blinding blue light filled the room. Rowan only just managed to shield his eyes from the glare in time to avoid being stunned."
"Through the glimmering fog a pale, emaciated figure stepped into reality."
"What appeared before his eyes was an ancient, decrepit human. Her face was a mess of wrinkles, like the bleak furrows of a volcanos pyroclastic flow caught mid-eruption. "
"She mightve been beautiful once, but now she was a hunched figure: bent backed and knobby kneed, with a toothless, gaping maw of a mouth and a whispy, white tuft of fuzz atop her head, like baby hair."
"Rowan gaped for a long moment at the wizened figure who shuffled through the break in reality. The only thing about her that seemed even vaguely alive were her eyes: dark, piercing green, the color of a forest canopy in heavy shadow."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro " ...{i}This{/i} is your Handmaiden?!"

arz "It is, indeed. You see now why I said it was pressing that we find her a suitable host. "
arz "Her original body has already lived long past its natural lifecycle, and nothing short of a complete migration will be sufficient to save her."
arz "We must act quickly. Come, my dear: Rowan has procured the form you sought."

"Rowan watched as Arzyl gently took her Handmaidens trembling, arthritic hand in hers and led her towards the Drider cage, where Draith was overseeing his Orcish workers efforts to chain up the creature. Draith did his best to calm the worked up monster."

if driderSex == "female":
    dra "Shh, easy girl. No Orc treats today, we have something special for you instead."
    "The female Driders eyes burned with anger at her restraints, her chitinous body shifting and twisting this way and that in a vain attempt to free herself from her bonds. She let out an angry hiss, but Draith simply patted her spider-bottom in pity."
else:

    dra "Cool it boy, it isnt feeding time anymore or I guess, ever again. Theres someone here who wants to meet you."
    "If the male Drider was aware of what Draith was saying to him, he showed no sign of it. He attempted to lurch forward in his restraints, snarling as he parted his maw wide and displayed his poisonous mandibles. He let out a hiss, but Draith simply patted his spider-bottom in pity."

"The gate opened, and Arzyl, the Handmaiden and Rowan stepped into the cage."
"The old crone broke out into a wide, toothless grin as she caught sight of the struggling Drider, letting out a wheezing groan of joy. Smiling from ear to ear, she leaned up and whispered something in Arzyls ear, cupping her hands as if to capture its faint tone."

arz "My Handmaiden wishes to thank you for your generous gift. In ages past she was born into a form much like this one. "
arz "I cannot begin to tell you how long she has pined for the chance to live as one of them! Let us tarry no longer:"
arz "Beastmaster, step away from the {i}Drachanili{/i}!"

if driderSex == "female":
    dra "So long girl."
else:

    dra "So long, buddy."

arz "{i}Uns-Alach ma dorr{/i}."

"Arzyls hands crackled with arcane energy. The tingling tendrils ran up both the wizened woman and the bound Driders bodies. They began to shiver and jolt in place."

arz "{i}As kalah mach bo. Heen yala yidor.{/i}"

"The room and the cage flashed a bright, electric blue. The walls flickered and shivered, as if reality itself were unraveling at the eldritch shimmer of Arzyls incantation."
"Rowan watched in stonefaced silence as the wizened Faes eyes rolled into her head. Her tremors became seizures, and from her gaping, lipless mouth emerged a dark mist, like onyx droplets issuing forth from a waterspout."

if driderSex == "female":
    "The Drider let out a keening screech, her multiple eyes blinking in arrhythmic disharmony with one another."
    "Her humanoid half shuddered, and her limbs went taut. More violent still was her spider half, whose eight limbs twitched and jolted like an insect in its final death throes."
    arz "{i}DrallAcha{/i}!"
    "With a dramatic flourish Arzyl directed the channel of spiritual energy issuing forth from the Handmaidens old host into its new one, the mist filling the Driders nostrils as her mouth opened to scream. But no sound issued forth."
else:

    "The Drider let out a booming roar, his multiple eyes blinking in arrhythmic disharmony with one another."
    "His humanoid half shuddered, his muscled abs clenching as his limbs went taut. More dramatic still was his spider half, whose eight limbs twitched and jolted like an insect in its final death throes."
    arz "{i}DrallHekar{/i}"
    "With a dramatic flourish Arzyl directed the channel of spiritual energy issuing forth from the Handmaidens old host into its new one, the mist filling the Driders nostrils as his mouth opened to scream. But no sound issued forth."

"The concentrated energy in Arzyls hands dissipated away, the room returning to its natural color. The old woman who had once been the Faes host crumpled to the ground, dead."
"The Drider stood stock still, as if calcified into marble. It stood in a locked position, its eyes slowly opening to stare blearily at the world around it."

ro "Is it done?"

arz " Not quite. Witness the transformation."

if driderSex == "female":
    "Rowan watched as the Drider let out a low, stomach-churning gurgle, her throat clenching as the changes took hold."
    dra "{i}Oh{/i}!"
    "The terrifying changes spread: the black, chitinous armor of the former-Driders spider body flowing across her skin, forming clothing-like coverage to her shifting physique."
    "A pair of humanoid legs sprouted out from beneath her former thorax. They were long and lissome pale, like her humanoid half. In place of feet, black tips like a spiders legs grew at the end."
    "Her arms became more angular, her fingers long claws of black chitin. The Driders white hair shrank into her scalp, becoming stained with streaks of deep green."
    "The Driders former legs were absorbed into her humanoid body, becoming long, scuttling blades attached to the shoulders and back."
    "They stretched outward, growing nearly three meters in length, sharpening to a razors edge before curling behind her like the pinions of a huge, featherless bird."
    "The changes even reached her genitalia: the Driders juicy breasts ballooning in size even as they were enveloped in a black, chitinous coating."
    "Her hips widened, her ass plumped out, and her spider-pussy repositioned itself to the nexus of her crotch, growing a small but noticeable clit where none before existed."
else:

    "Rowan watched as the Drider let out a low, stomach-churning gurgle, his throat clenching as the changes took hold."
    dra "{i}Oh{/i}!"
    "The Driders features began to warp. His numerous eyes reshaped themselves, merging into a single, angular pair larger than a humans eyes. His spider abdomen contorted, shrinking like a deflating balloon into his body as his legs shrank into their sockets."
    "The terrifying changes spread across his body: the black, chitinous armor of the former-Driders spider body spread across his skin, forming clothing-like coverage to his shifting physique."
    "A pair of humanoid legs appeared, thick and muscled, but in place of feet were black tips at the end like the spiders former legs."
    "His arms became more angular, his fingers long claws of black chitin. The Driders white hair shrank into his scalp, becoming stained with streaks of deep green."
    "The Driders former legs were absorbed into his humanoid body, becoming long, scuttling blades attached to the shoulders and back."
    "They stretched outward, growing nearly three meters in length, sharpening to a razors edge before curling behind him like the pinions of a huge, featherless bird."
    "The changes even reached his genitalia: the curving barb that was his spider cock repositioning itself to his humanoid groin, growing an inch or two longer in the interim."
    "A set of chitinous testes formed beneath his sheath, creating a hardened sac for his gonads to reside."

"At last the changes ceased. The thing that had once been a Drider opened its eyes, revealing that same, canopy green shade that had inhabited the now-dead body lying on the ground. It smiled, and Rowan was struck by how similar it was to the old womans toothless grin."

arz "Beloved Handmaiden, you have returned!"

hand "Yes, Mistress. And stronger than ever!"
hand "Thank you my lady, for this priceless gift."

arz "Do not thank me dear, thank Rowan. It is he who has gifted you your new and improved form."

if driderSex == "female":
    "The Handmaiden bowed her head low, exposing her long back as her leg-claws swayed in a strangely seductive manner. They reached out and touched the ground, steadying her frame as she bent at a ninety degree angle."
else:

    "The Handmaiden bowed her - or rather, his - head low, exposing his rippling back as his leg-claws swayed in a strangely seductive manner. They reached out and touched the ground, steadying his frame as he bent at a ninety degree angle."

hand "Thank you, Master Rowan. You have granted me my deepest abiding wish."

ro "Don't mention it."

arz "How do you feel, my dear?"

if driderSex == "female":
    "The Fae lifted her hand, gazing in fascination at her new, supple arachnid body. The former Driders hands roamed up and down her feminine curves, pausing to grope at her hefty breasts. She licked her lips."
    hand "...Horny. I can feel the Driders spirit raging within me now: She is frustrated. Pent up. Ready to fuck."
    arz "I dont doubt it, sister. You have been kept waiting for a long time."
    dra "By the twisting taint of Kharos! Look at her!"
    "The beastmaster marveled at the transformed Fae, despite her feminine features, it appeared that he still saw her more as a creature than a woman."
    "As he fearlessly approached her flank and began to poke and prod at her new legs, dragging his fingertips across the black armor before knocking his knuckles against them."
    dra "Shes amazing! The chitin has solidified to almost twice a Driders density, you could use a boar-spear and still struggle to pierce her armor now! Yet it does not seem to weigh much at all!"
    "The Fae seemed almost amused by the fawning adoration Draith was showering on her. She smiled, extending her leg-claws out as she stretched, letting out a Drider-like hiss of satisfaction."
    "Draith, caught up in the moment as he was, took hold of one of the legs and ran a finger across its edge. He drew back, staring in fascination at the blood that beaded from his fingertip."
    dra "-And the legs. Look Rowan: you see the muscles at the joints? Each of these claws are strong enough to cut a man in half! Not even a normal Drider has that kind of body strength!"
    "The Fae laughed, giving one of her aforementioned legs an experimental slice. Rowan was shocked at the reach that they had, extending almost to the other side of the pen in a single swipe."
    "The former Drider let out a low growl of satisfaction. Draith continued his excited inspection, leaning down and brazenly sliding a finger across her spider-cunny."
    dra "Hmm, I wonder if shes sexually compatible with normal Driders. If we could breed her-"
    "The Fae snarled and slapped Draiths hand away. The Elf let out a startled yelp and leapt back, reminded once more that this thing that stood before him was no longer the Drider he had once known."
    "She affixed him with a dark glare, and he shrank back, huddling once more behind Rowan."
    hand "Insolent whelp! I am no beast, to mate like a brood mare for your amusement!"
    hand "If I am to fuck something, it shall be on my terms. And I have far bigger prey in mind."

    arz "Do you now? And who might you have in mind, my dear?"
    "Rowan did not like the tone in Arzyls voice. She spoke with a certain humored quality, as if she already knew the answer to her own question. He felt the two Faes gazes swivel to him. There was a hunger in the Handmaidens eyes."
    hand "...My saviour is a tasty morsel."
    arz "He is indeed, my dear."
    arz "Perhaps youd like to pluck him?"
    "The former Drider let out a low, menacing growl, before Rowan knew what was happening she rushed forward, moving with almost blinding speed, surging across the room with the help of her back-claws, pinning him to the wall."
    "Despite himself Rowan felt a thread of panic run down his spine."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "{i}Arzyl{/i}! Control her!"
    arz "Now, now Rowan: I thought you would be pleased! It is a great boon for a Fae to bestow upon a mere mortal the honor of testing out her newest form. "
    arz "We Fae can get {i}really{/i} pent up when we switch between bodies; count yourself lucky she merely wishes to copulate with you, and not test her blades."
    "The Handmaiden flashed her fangs at him and leaned in for a kiss."
else:

    "The Fae lifted his hand, gazing in fascination at his new, muscular arachnid body. His hands trailed southwards, reaching down to give his large, onyx dick a few experimental strokes. The former Drider licked his lips."
    hand "..Horny. I can feel the Driders spirit raging within me now: He is pent up. Fuck hungry. Ready to rut."
    arz "I dont doubt it, brother. You have been kept waiting for a long time."
    dra "By the twisting taint of Kharos! Look at him!"
    "The beastmaster marveled at the transformed Fae. He began to poke and prod at his new legs, dragging his fingertips across the black armor that covered them. Rowan spotted Draith making a few casual gropes of his rock-hard abs as well."
    dra "Hes {i}amazing{/i}! The chitin has solidified to almost twice a Driders density, you could use a boar-spear and still struggle to pierce his armor now! Yet it does not seem to weigh much at all!"
    "The Fae seemed almost amused by the fawning adoration Draith was showering upon him. He grinned, extending his leg-claws out as she stretched, letting out a Drider-like hiss of satisfaction."
    "Draith, caught up in the moment as he was, took hold of one of the legs and ran a finger across its edge. He drew back, staring in fascination at the blood that beaded from his fingertip."
    dra "-And the legs. Look Rowan: you see the muscles at the joints? Each of these claws are strong enough to cut a man in half! A normal Drider has nowhere near that kind of strength!"
    "The Fae laughed, giving one of his aforementioned legs an experimental slice. Rowan was shocked at the reach that they had, extending almost to the other side of the pen in a single swipe."
    "The former Drider let out a low growl of satisfaction. Draith continued his excited inspection, leaning down and brazenly taking hold of his spider-cock. There was a slight, reddish tinge to his cheeks."
    dra "O-oh, and hes grown, too!"
    dra "I wonder if hes still sexually compatible with normal Driders. If we could breed him with-"
    "The Fae snarled and slapped Draiths hand away. The Elf let out a startled yelp and leapt back, reminded once more that this thing that stood before him was no longer the Drider he had once known."
    "He affixed him with a dark glare, and Draith shrank back, huddling once more behind Rowan."
    hand "Insolent whelp! I am no beast, to mate like a breeding stud for your amusement!"
    hand "If I am to fuck something, it shall be on my terms. And I have far bigger prey in mind."

    arz "Do you now? And who might you have in mind, my dear?"
    "Rowan did not like the tone in Arzyls voice. She spoke with a certain humored quality, as if she already knew the answer to her own question. He felt the two Faes gazes swivel to him. There was a hunger in the Handmaidens eyes."
    hand "...My saviour is a tasty morsel."
    arz "He is indeed, my dear."
    arz "Perhaps youd like to pluck him?"
    "The former Drider let out a low, menacing growl, before Rowan knew what was happening she rushed forward, moving with almost blinding speed, surging across the room with the help of her back-claws, pinning him to the wall."
    "Despite himself Rowan felt a thread of panic run down his spine."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "{i}Arzyl{/i}! Control her!"
    arz "Now, now Rowan: I thought you would be pleased! It is a great boon for a Fae to bestow upon a mere mortal the honor of testing out her newest form. "
    arz "We Fae can get {i}really{/i} pent up when we switch between bodies; count yourself lucky he merely wishes to copulate with you, and not test her blades."
    "The Handmaiden flashed his fangs at him and leaned in for a kiss."

menu:
    "Is this really necessary?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan grimaced under the unsubtle touch of the assertive Fae. Even as he spoke he could feel grasping claws casually groping his genitals."
        ro "Is.. {i}urgh{/i} - is this really necessary for your Handmaiden to do?"
        arz "Yes. The transference often leaves the host body physically pent-up and frustrated. The best means of dealing with that extra energy and combing the spirit is to get out that aggression, one way or another."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "So why me?"
        arz "Why not? You should be flattered that you are my Handmaidens preferred choice."
        ro "And if I dont wish to be?"
        if driderSex == "female":
            arz "She seems quite set on the idea perhaps you just require a bit more incentive?"
        else:
            arz "He seems quite set on the idea perhaps you just require a bit more incentive?"
        arz "I'll tell you what: if you allow my dearest Handmaiden to ravish you in a manner that only the Fae are truly capable of"
        arz "I will allow your frail little servant to do whatever tests he wishes with my Handmaiden and the remaining Drider."
        dra "Deal!"
        ro "Damn it, Draith!"
        arz "So what will it be? Shall my Handmaiden show you the sensual pleasures of a Trueborn?"
        jump driderSexMenu
    "Reprimand Arzyl.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Is this how you repay me for my kindness, witch? Siccing your minion on me? "
        arz "Calm yourself, my sweet. She is just trying to show her appreciation."
        ro "Regardless of whether or not I want it in the first place?"
        "The Fae let out an appreciative growl, gripping tightly to Rowans shoulders with its finger claws. The former Drider seemed to be waiting for Arzyls command or her permission."
        arz "I'll tell you what: if you allow my dearest Handmaiden to {i}ravish{/i} you in a manner that only the Fae are truly capable of"
        arz "I will allow your frail little servant to do whatever tests he wishes with my Handmaiden and the remaining Drider."
        dra "Deal!"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Damn it, Draith!"
        arz "So what will it be? Shall my Handmaiden show you the sensual pleasures of a Trueborn?"
        jump driderSexMenu
    "Threaten the Handmaiden":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan realized that if he was going to stop the randy Fae, hed have to put his foot down. His hand reached down to grasp the hilt of his sword, drawing the blade so as to ward off the aggressive creature."
        ro "Let me go. {i}Now{/i}."
        hand "I love it when prey squirms."
        ro "Lay your hands on me again, and youre going to need another new host body before the day is through."
        if driderSex == "female":
            "The Handmaiden grinned, but Rowan could see the uncertainty grow in her forest green eyes. She turned, casting her gaze in the direction of her mistress, as if seeking Arzyls permission to continue. The Sorceress shrugged."
            "The Handmaiden let out a growl, but with some reluctance released her hold on Rowan, stepping away with a huff as she withdrew her shoulder-claws."
            "The warrior watched the creature with wary eyes, sheathing his blade but keeping his hand on his sword hilt. The Fae made a great show of stretching her body, plumping out her breasts and swaying her wide hips in a suggestive manner towards him."
        else:
            "The Handmaiden grinned, but Rowan could see the uncertainty grow in his forest green eyes. He turned, casting his gaze in the direction of his mistress, as if seeking Arzyls permission. The Sorceress shrugged."
            "The Handmaiden let out a growl, but with some reluctance released his hold on Rowan, stepping away with a huff as he withdrew his shoulder-claws."
            "The warrior watched the creature with wary eyes, sheathing his blade but keeping his hand on his sword hilt. The Fae made a great show of flexing his muscles and thrusting his hips in a suggestive manner towards him."
        hand "You missed out, Rowan. I was looking forward to having fun with you."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "No doubt you were."

        arz "Theres no accounting for taste, my beloved Handmaiden."
        arz "For what its worth: I cannot {i}wait{/i} to see what wonders you can perform for me in the bedroom."
        "The Fae cast a long, contemptuous glance back in Rowans direction."
        hand "-And I cannot wait to show you, my Lady."
        menu:
            "Demand the Handmaiden remain to be studied.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "And just where do you think you are going?"
                jump handmaidenThreatened
            "Let them go.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump handmaidenEnding



label driderSexMenu:

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

menu:
    "Allow the sex to occur.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        ro "...Fine."
        arz "You have chosen well, dear Rowan."
        jump driderTransformSex
    "Decline the offer":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "...No. Not interested."

        arz "A pity."

        arz "Release him, my dear. Rowan does not seem interested in such playthings at the moment."
        "The Handmaiden hesitated, finger claws curling about Rowans chin as his brow tightened at the intrusion into his personal space."
        hand "B-but my lady! The Drider wants me to-"

        arz "I said:"
        arz "{i}Release him.{/i}"
        if driderSex == "female":
            "Chastened, the former Drider stepped back, her back claws pulling away as she stretched to her full height. She cast a frustrated look down at Rowan, predatory eyes shining with hunger before she turned away in a huff."
        else:
            "Chastened, the former Drider stepped back, his back claws pulling away as he stretched to his full height. He cast a frustrated look down at Rowan, predatory eyes shining with hunger before he turned away in a huff."
        hand "As you wish, my Lady."
        arz "You have already been granted a great gift by this man, do not anger me any further by giving into your baser instincts like a pathetic mortal."

        arz "Thank you Rowan for your help in this endeavor. The Midnight Court will remember the gift you have given us."
        menu:
            "This is not a gift. The Handmaiden will remain here to be studied.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Arzyl, I do not believe we are on the same page here."
                jump handmaidenThreatened
            "It was no trouble.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump handmaidenEnding

label driderTransformSex:

if driderSex == "female":
    jump driderFemaleVersion
else:

    jump driderMaleVersion

label driderFemaleVersion:

"The Handmaidens forest green eyes lit up at the sound of Rowans acceptance, glimmering with a ravenous need. She smiled, revealing a mouth of half-human, half fanged teeth. "

hand "You have made the correct choice, Rowan. "

"She stepped into his arms, her body moving with a spiders slow grace as her foot-claws skittered forward."
"The Fae wrapped her arms around him, pulling him tight against her chest as her breasts squashed into him. The feeling of the hard chitin against his chest made a strange but pleasing dichotomy with the squishy texture of her large breasts."

hand "Mmm, you have no idea how long its been since Ive had another hold me like this."

"Her clawed hands reached out, taking Rowans with surprising gentleness and guiding them to her hindquarters. He felt the curve of her plump ass, squeezing at the tender flesh that had grown in place of a spider abdomen."
"The black armor coating formed a sort of seal upon her rump, only revealing the skin beneath as Rowan applied erotic pressure."
"The Handmaiden sighed as Rowan pulled aside her plating, his probing fingers finding purchase in the wet delta of her snatch as they squirmed their way inside."

hand "Yes let me show you what my new form is capable of!"

scene cg611 with fade
show arzyl neutral behind cg611
show draith happy behind cg611
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg611
pause 3

"The Handmaidens hands reached down to cup Rowans ass, her finger-claws curling posessively around them before reaching around to grab at his crotch beneath his outfit. Rowan let out a low grunt as the spiders sneaking fingers jerked him off through his clothing."

dra "She is showing immense restraint; the Drider would have mounted Rowan by now."

arz "A Fae can be just as bestial as any being, little beastmaster. But we are in control of our hosts. We choose when to let loose."

"The Handmaiden giggled as her claws tore a hole in Rowans crotch, allowing her grasping digits to take hold of him in the warmth of her palm. She stroked him, moaning as Rowan fingered her pussy with his hand."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "He felt an animalistic need rise up in his chest, and he reached around with his free hand to plant a loud spank against her fat rear. The Fae let out a cry of pleasure, and he repeated the action."

hand "Mmm, do you hear that, lover? Our audience is getting impatient with us. I wouldnt want my mistress to leave disappointed."

"The Handmaiden smiled, showing her rows of fangs. Rowan lifted his hand, displaying for all to see the wet, glistening juices now flowing freely from her spider cunt."
"She put her hands to his chest, shoving Rowan to the ground before clambering over him as she let out a Drider-like hiss of satisfaction."
"The Handmaiden planted herself atop him, her fat bottom resting hard upon his crotch as she grinded up and down atop him. Her grasping, spiderlike limbs encircled them both like a cage, trapping Rowan in place as the Fae eagerly humped atop him."

hand "I can feel it: she wanted to take you herself."

ro "W-who?"

hand "My host. Her thirst is almost as unquenchable as mine - as unquenchable as ours is for you."

"The Handmaidens lips pressed against Rowan, a rough kiss of animalistic passion mixed with predatory hunger. She all but assaulted Rowans mouth, biting on his lower lip and eliciting a sharp yelp from him when her fangs poked into his skin. "

hand "I want to rip your clothing to pieces and mount you like a mare."

"Her spider claws tore at his clothing, ripping aside his paltry leggings to reach the juicy cock beneath. Her chitinous hand grasped Rowans prick, stroking it to full hardness as a wicked grin grew across her face."

hand "Can you feel it? My rejuvenated power?"

"Rowan could feel it and it was more than just her touch, her fingertips spun threads of mystic power around and across his penis, the sensitive nerves of his dick responding to her flexes and pronations like a puppet to pulled strings."
"She toyed with him for a moment, manipulating his cock till Rowan thought he was about to burst."

scene cg612 with fade
show arzyl neutral behind cg612
show draith happy behind cg612
pause 3

"And just like that, the sensation spilled away. She took his rock-hard dick in hand and aligned it with her folds, her knife cut smile growing as he slipped between her insides. The spider matron settled her hips down onto his waist, letting out a low, rumbling coo as she bottomed out on him."

dra "{i}Amazing{/i}! She even moves like a Drider, despite the changes!"

arz "Have you heard that trite human saying: you are what you eat, little beastmaster?"
arz "For the Fae, the term takes on a far more spiritual meaning."

"The dark elf and Fae ambassador watched as Rowan groaned under the weight of the Handmaidens pounding hips."
"Her chitinous black ass slapped against him, creating a rough sexual tempo that matched the hammering of his heart. She twerked and twisted in place, finding new and exciting angles to hump him as she eagerly mounted his manhood."
"The Handmaiden let out a deep growl, her grin widening across her cheeks as she flashed her fangs at her half-lover, half-prey. She picked up the pace, her black carapace bouncing against Rowans thighs as her body shivered and shuddered."
"The pace quickened, the two lovers from different dimensions gasped and groaned as the Drider-cunt swallowed his cock whole before pulling back, her lips clinging to his head before plunging back down again."
"Rowan let out a grunt, his balls tightening as his cock thickened within the Spider woman. The Fae let out a keening screech, half Drider and half something else in tone. She lifted her head skyward, her mouth going slack as her pussy clenched around the cock jammed within it."
"Rowan came, shooting his seed deep within the Faes newfound spider-pussy. Arzyl watched, her hand drifting beneath her robes to rub at herself as she bit her lip. Draith looked excited."
"The Fae panted above Rowan for a moment, then lifted herself off of him on her powerful legs, a string of white seed leaking out of her used fuckhole as she walked over to Arzyl."

scene bg25 with fade
show draith happy at edgeright with dissolve
show arzyl neutral at midright with dissolve

arz "Well done my Handmaiden. I see your new body has done nothing to dampen your sex drive."

hand "It was my pleasure, Mistress. This new body is far more vigorous and resilient than my previous one."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan picked himself up off the ground at the same time as Arzyl led her rejuvenated Handmaiden back through the portal she had created. The half-Drider being gave him a naughty wink as she left."

dra "Wow, now wasnt that something?"



return



label driderMaleVersion:

"The Handmaiden turned, his forest green eyes burning with a ravenous need. He grinned, revealing a mouth of half-human, half fanged teeth."
"He strode towards Rowan with an arachnids confidence, taking the warrior by the wrist and pulling him roughly into his arms. He was graceful, forceful in his movements. As the Fae wrapped his arms around him, Rowan felt the breath stealing from his lungs. "
"The pale skin of the former Drider gleamed like a mirrors sheen in the torchlight of the breeding pits. The feeling of the hard chitin against Rowans chest made his heartbeat quicken."

hand "Mmm, you have no idea how long its been since Ive had someone in my arms like this."

"His clawed hands reached out, sliding across Rowans ass, kneading at his hindquarters as he let out a contented growl."
"Rowan felt the tickling curve of his clawed fingers drag possessively across his cheeks, plump ass, squeezing at the tender flesh as the bulge of his spider cock grew thicker between them. "
"A similar bulge was building in Rowans pants, his hands sliding across the Faes sweaty skin as they traced the thick muscles of his bare chest."
"His eyes were upon Rowans, a hungry smile growing as the former Drider made an experimental hump, frotting with Rowan through the covering of his leggings."

hand "Yes let me show you what my new form is capable of!"

"The Handmaidens hands reached down to cup Rowans ass again, his finger-claws curling posessively around them before reaching around to grab at his crotch beneath his outfit. Rowan let out a low grunt as the spiders sneaking fingers jerked him off through his clothing."

dra "Wow... hes uh q-quite spirited!"

arz "Do try to contain your pathetic libido, beastmaster. I can see you squirming from here. You look like a wine bottle about to pop its cork."

dra "Y-yes maam! I j-just wasnt expecting him to be still so ah, aggressive?"

arz "A Fae can be just as aggressive as any creature. But we are in control of our hosts. We choose when to let loose."

"The Handmaiden cackled as his claws tore a hole in Rowans crotch, allowing his grasping digits to take hold of him in the warmth of his palm."
"He stroked him, moaning as Rowans hands wrapped around his onyx dick, marveling at its superior size. The air grew thick with the scent of masculine arousal."

hand "Mmm, do you hear that, lover? Our audience is getting impatient with us. I wouldnt want my mistress to leave disappointed."

"The Handmaiden smiled, displaying his rows of fangs. He thumbed Rowans cock, coating his black fingertips in precum so that they glistened. He lifted his hand displaying the sticky juices as they stretched between his fingertips."
"The Handmaiden put his hands to Rowans chest, shoving the warrior to the ground before clambering on top of him as the Fae let out a Drider-like hiss of satisfaction."

hand "Hmm, what have we here? A tasty morsel, barely even a snack."

"The Drider pinned Rowans hands above his head, flopping his turgid black spider cock on top of Rowans, dwarfing his size and asserting his dominance. Rowan squirmed in place, but could do little to free himself from the creatures iron grasp."

hand "I can feel it: he wanted to take you himself."

ro "W-who?"

hand "My host. His hunger is almost as unquenchable as mine - as unquenchable as ours is for you."

"The Handmaidens lips pressed against Rowan, a rough kiss of animalistic passion mixed with predatory hunger. He all but assaulted Rowans mouth, biting on his lower lip and eliciting a sharp yelp from him when the Faes fangs poked into his skin. "

hand "I want to rip your clothing to pieces and fuck you like a cheap whore."

dra "O-oh, wait! Hold on, before you begin!"

"The Fae let out an annoyed growl as Draith rushed over to the two, pulling a small vial of clear liquid from his belt. Rowan watched from his compromised position beneath the former Driders bulk as the waifish Elf squeezed in on one side."
"He spread Rowans bare buttcheeks as he popped the vials lid and applied a small stream of the liquid to his fingertip. Draith dabbed the finger against Rowans twitching asshole, sending a shiver of sensitivity up the heros spine at the warm, wet feel of it."

ro "What the hell are you doing?"

dra "Applying lube. Trust me: from personal experience, youll thank me later."

scene cg528 with fade
show arzyl neutral behind cg528
show draith happy behind cg528

"Comprehension dawned on Rowan as he realized what was about to happen. The Handmaiden dragged his long, black cock up across Rowans own smaller length before sliding back again to align himself to the recently-lubed hole."
"Draith stared at the entrance, squinting one eye as if he were an artist inspecting their latest work. He clapped his hands and stepped away, a noticeable blush in his cheeks and stiffness in his groin."
"A wicked grin grew across the Faes face as the tip of his cock touched the entrance to Rowans backside."

hand "Can you feel it pressing against you? Sliding in like-"

"Rowan stared up at the Fae, whose forest green eyes gazed back at him with erotic authority. Though Rowan would never admit it, laid out on the ground with his legs spread and his ass getting reamed, he felt a submissive thrill of pleasure run through his body."
"The Fae began to move, sliding his big, black spider dick in and out of the wet hole he had claimed as his own. Rowan grunted, his erect cock flopping against his stomach with every thrust."
"His stomach clenched around it, and he found himself leaning into the abuse as the former Driders clawed hands ran up and down his chest, tweaking his nipples and scraping across his pecs."

dra "{i}Amazing{/i}! He even moves like a Drider, despite the changes!"

arz "Have you heard that trite human saying: you are what you eat, little beastmaster?"
arz "For the Fae, the term takes on a far more spiritual meaning."

"Rowans face burned with humiliation as the two voyeurs watched him get fucked on the breeding room floor. The Fae, seeming to sense his trepidation, picked up the pace, driving more and more of his slick cock deeper into his rectum."
"The pale-skinned creature laughed, tossing his red-tinged hair around as he adopted a fast, frenetic humping pace. Rowan could do little but brace himself against the floor as the Fae took him for a ride."
"The Handmaiden let out a deep growl, his grin widening across his cheeks as his flashed his fangs at his half-lover, half-prey. He picked up speed, his black carapace cock bouncing against Rowans thighs as draped his legs over his shoulders and laid into his ass."
"The pace quickened, the two lovers from different dimensions gasped and groaned as the Drider dick pressed deep enough to poke Rowans prostate before pulling back, his ass clenching against the cockhead before it plunged back in again."
"Rowan let out a cry of pleasure, his balls tightening as he orgasmed from the repeated stimulation of his g-spot. "
"Cum spurted from his tip and shot across his stomach, some of it even landing as high as his chest."
"The Fae let out a growl, half Drider and half something else in tone. He lifted his head skyward, roaring as his dick thickened within Rowan and unloaded its deposit of seed deep within Rowans rectum. He kept thrusting through the orgasm, grunting and groaning as his hands molested Rowans sides, chest and shoulders."
"Arzyl watched, her hand drifting beneath her robes to rub at herself as she bit her lip. Draith looked excited, his cheeks beet red and his eyes alight with erotic tension."
"The Fae panted above Rowan for a moment, then pulled himself free, jerking his cock over Rowan in a display of dominance. Content that he had dribled out the last drops of cum onto Rowans stomach, he walked over to Arzyl."

scene bg25 with fade
show draith neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show arzyl neutral at midright with dissolve


arz "Well done my Handmaiden, I see your new body has done nothing to dampen your sex drive."

hand "It was my pleasure, Mistress. This new body is far more vigorous and resilient than my previous one."

"Rowan, exhausted and covered in two peoples cum, picked himself up off the ground at the same time as Arzyl led her rejuvenated Handmaiden back through the portal she had created. The half-Drider being gave him a naughty wink as she left."

dra "By the Plane of Chaos... Rowan, do you know when he'll be back? I think I'll have to take a turn to test his body before we move onto the Drider!"



return

label handmaidenEnding:

if driderSex == "female":
    "The now-transformed Fae scuttled with a Driders rapid gait over to her mistress. Arzyl pulled her into a kiss, and for a short moment the two roughly made out."
else:

    "The now-transformed Fae scuttled with a Driders rapid gait over to her mistress. Arzyl pulled him into a kiss, and for a short moment the two roughly made out."

arz "{i}Mwah{/i}!"
arz "Mmmm, I think Im going to like this new you, my dear."
arz "Very well, if there is nothing more you wish of us then, Rowan? I believe I am going to test my loyal servants new body out myself."


return

label handmaidenThreatened:

ro "You said you would let us study the methods of the soul transfer."
ro "You showed us the ritual, but that is not enough. I expect your Handmaiden to return later, so Draith can examine her further. "

"Arzyls let out a contemptuous sniff."

arz "I said I would allow you a glimpse. And I have kept my word. "

ro "Dont play word games with me, Arzyl. Thats {i}my{/i} Drider your Handmaiden is occupying, so far as Im concerned, shes half mine now."



arz "You would {i}dare{/i}-"

ro "But were not here to bicker, are we? Allies, gifts, and all that."
ro "I have granted you your wish. The least you can do is to abide by my beastmasters request, and let him study your Handmaiden."

arz "..."



arz "Very well."

hand "M-mistress!"

"The Fae Ambassador silenced her minion with a rough kiss, reminding everyone in the room that despite whatever physical might the now-reborn handmaiden possessed, she was still just a servant."

arz "Shh, do not worry my dear. I will make sure to thoroughly examine your body first. Youd like that, dont you? "

"A hungry moan was all the confirmation she needed. Arzyl answered Rowan with a respectful nod."

arz "You drive a hard bargain Rowan, but as allies-to-be, I will acknowledge your words. My Handmaiden will be at your filthy Elfs disposal for a time. "

ro "I expect the handmaiden to behave. If I hear they are bullying Draith, I will return for my half. "

arz "For a beastmaster to require a caretaker of his own how pathetic."

ro "Arzyl..."

arz "She will behave. Now, if you do not mind, I must break my lovely Handmaiden in. {i}Again{/i}."

if driderSex == "female":
    "The Fae left with her giggling Handmaiden in tow. Draith gave Rowan a shy thumbs up, pleased by the end result, if slightly terrified of the prospect of upcoming evenings with the Drider hybrid."
else:

    "The Fae left with her giggling Handmaiden in tow. Draith gave Rowan a shy thumbs up, pleased by the outcome. "



return





label spanks_for_the_memories:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve

"Something was getting in the way of the normal paperwork routine. It was subtle, but ever since hed joined her in their little corner of the throne room, Liurial hadnt stopped giving him side glances. It was as though she were giving him one every few minutes."
"Rowan took a deep breath and set the ledger down."

ro "Is there something you wish to say to me?"

"Liurial paused as if shed been caught sneaking food from the pantry. But, to her credit, she didnt try to ignore the question. She slowly rose to her feet and took a position standing straight in front of his desk."

liur "There is. Yes."

"Rowan leaned back in his chair, keeping his eyes trained on her."

liur "You told me that I shouldnt have any orgasms without your express permission"

ro "Yes."

liur "Last night, I was"

"Rowan raised an eyebrow. It was not hard to see where this was heading."

ro "You broke the order?"

liur "..."

"She blushed softly and looked to the side, no longer capable of meeting his eyes."

liur "I did."

"Rowan didnt speak. His mind was whirring at lightning speeds. But, it left the nervous elf standing, still at attention, growing increasingly more unsteady the longer he went without reacting."

liur "The entire time we were working, it made me feel so guilty because you told me not to. I could not refrain from telling you much longer. I wanted to tell you when you first arrived, but it was too difficult."

"Rowan sighed. Hed told her not to cum without his assent. The entire purpose was to maintain control over her. No matter what, he couldnt simply let her go without some kind of correction."
"The question was...how?"

menu:
    "Chastize her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Clearly, if there was one thing that she needed here, it was a bit of discipline. Rowan had been through army life. It would not be hard to channel."
        "Rowan rose from his chair, standing tall enough over Liurial that she would be forced to look up if she wanted to meet his eye. Not that she would meet his eye."
        ro "Did I give you permission to cum?"
        liur "No..."
        ro "And you understand the nature of our dynamic, right? If I tell you not to do something, you obey. It doesnt matter how much you want to cum."
        liur "But"
        "Rowan glared and put his hands on the table."
        ro "This will not happen again. Do you understand me?"
        "Liurial nodded softly."
        ro "You have been disobedient. I am not happy about that. Not at all."
        ro "And do you want me disappointed or pleased?"
        liur "Pleased"
        "Her eyes were now firmly pointed at her feet. When you dress down someone this way, they tend to take on the demeanor of a punished child."
        ro "So, will this happen again?"
        "She shook her head."
        ro "Good. Get back to work."
        liur "Yes, my lord."
        "Rowans words had served their purpose. Liurial did hurried work throughout the day, running through even more of the work than normal. Rowan had to stop himself from smiling as he saw her stack of finished papers grow."
        "Every so often, shed send Rowan a little glance. No longer one of guilt, but a search for approval. Rowan wasnt going to give her any such thing today, not when she was still being punished."
        "But, if she was still uncertain in the future, Rowan wasnt going to hold it out. She normally tried her best, and that was what mattered."
        return
    "Spank her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump liurialSpank

label liurialSpank:

if week < 60:
    "Rowan froze. Clearly, he was meant to discipline her. Perhaps that was even what she wanted. Liurial was looking at him expectantly. Hed already been commanding with her. That was just the role to be played..."

"Rowan slowly rose from his chair and walked around the desk. He was now standing within arms reach of her. Liurials eyes rose enough to see what he was doing."

liur "My lord?"


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black
show liurial aroused behind black

"Then, Rowan pounced. His hand twisted into her long blond hair, and he used his superior strength and size to force her down against the wooden table. The sound of her surprised shriek was overcome by the bang of her body against the wooden surface."
"In all of the chaos, that strange elven hat she wore fell to the ground."

ro "You have been a disobedient girl. Disobedient girls get punished, Liurial. You have to know that by now."

"Liurial gasped and squirmed under the force of his body. Yet, she wasnt trying to break free."

liur "Y-yes. They do"

if week < 60:
    "Rowan breathed inwards, collecting the energy needed to do this right."
else:

    "Rowans eyebrows remained furrowed. Living here for so long made a man accustomed to the concept of sexual discipline."

ro "Are you ready?"

"Liurial let out a loud gulp. She tried to give an energetic nod too, but Rowans grip on her hair made it rather difficult. Still, her assent had been signaled."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "That assent was important. The difference between him and the monsters..."


scene cg557 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg557
show liurial aroused behind cg557

"Rowan drew his hand back slowly. The time it took would only add to the effect. Like the uncertainty of slow movement in battle. Waiting and waiting for the strike."
"Then his hand rushed forward, striking the left side of Liurials ass. The force of it ran through her entire body, leaving her still shaking and squirming moments later."

liur "Ahhh!"

"A bright red hand was left on her rear. The first step towards the kind of bruises that would make it hurt for her to sit down."
"Before Liurial could steady herself, Rowan brought his hand down for a second and third time. A long involuntary groan slipped from her lips and she responded to each strike by wriggling beneath him."
"Her involuntary process was flight like a small animal. But, the look on her face revealed all of her thoughts."
"Liurial was whimpering and gasping. Desperate sounds were being drawn from her lips with every strike. Another expression of mind numbing arousal and pain."
"The spankings continued, one after another. Rowan was always alternating position, always ensuring that a different spot felt the stinging pain. Liurials cheeks slowly drifted into a dark shade of red. Both her ass and her face."
"There was no escape from her. He had a duelists hands. Too strong to wrench free from his grasp. Too precise and skilled not to feel what he wanted her to feel. Stinging pain."
"A strike produces a gasp. A slap a long moan. She was his instrument."

if helAlexiaWhip == True:
    "Rowan wasnt totally able to enjoy the moment. There was a memory in the way. His own wife naked. Rowan lashing at her with a whip while the demons watched."
    "Liurials moans and groans were much lighter and more obviously interspaced with arousal. But, the memory lingered...the one thing getting in the way..."

"Liurial was left gasping by this point. Barely even able to string together coherent sentences. "

liur "Ill be a good girl.Please...It was wrong of me to cum without permission. I...I wont disobey again. Please"

"Rowan relented for a moment, hand still hanging in the air ready to strike out again."

ro "You swear?"

liur "Yes, please.I swear it. I swear. I wont cum without your permission...Please."

"Rowans hand still hung in the air. It really did seem as though she had learned her lesson. A quick glance at her backside revealed the extent of the punishment. She was already starting to bruise. It also revealed something else..."

ro "Youre wet."

"Her panties were easily exposed from this position. The dark, damp patch on them couldnt be hidden from view. Her body was practically crying out in need."
"Liurial whimpered."


scene cg662 with fade
pause 3

"Rowan brushed his fingers along her lower lips through the soaking fabric of her panties. There was no mistaking it. Liurials body shivered at the touch, or at the very least from the residual pain from the spanking."
"Perhaps he could discipline her better with a bit of pleasure to go along with the pain."
"He brushed her panties to the side. Then two of his fingers worked their way into her pussy and started pumping."
"She immediately was moaning and rocking her body. Fucking his fingers as eagerly as though it were his cock. But, with his hand in her hair, he still controlled her body."
"She moved as much as he would allow."
"Liurials eyes looked glazed over, as though she were spaced out in entirety. She was moaning and moving and responding to each thrust. But, the stimulation had passed the point her brain could keep up. "

scene cg663 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg663
show liurial aroused behind cg663
pause 3


ro "I understand. I understand."
ro "You liked the spanking, didnt you? You were crying and pleading, but you were enjoying yourself the entire time."

"Liurial responded only with gasping moans that were themselves half stifled by the desk."
"Rowan toyed with her cunt as relentlessly as hed spanked her before. A constant steady source of sensation that she could not escape from. Liurial was a toy in his hands."
"Through gasping breaths, she forced out words or at least sounds that resembled words close enough to be understood."

liur "If you...if you keep this up, going togoing to..."

menu:
    "Let her cum.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Ask me nicely, Liurial. After all, you have to ask, dont you?"
        "He suddenly pulled his fingers out. Leaving Liurial panting, squirming, even dripping all over the desk."
        liur "Ah. Ah. Please. Please let me cum."
        ro "Much better. You can cum."
        show cg664 with flash
        pause 3
        "He plunged his fingers back inside of her, eliciting a loud cry. It only took seconds after that. He pumped his fingers inside of her with so much power that she was bucking and cumming in seconds."
        scene bg6 with fade

        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve
        liur "Ah..."
        liur "Thank you"
        "Liurials eyes drifted open and shut slowly. Rowan withdrew his hand and slowly made his way to the other side of the table. But, his hand never left her entirely. The back of his hand stayed at her cheek, acting as an anchor for her."
        ro "So youll ask next time, wont you?"
        "A groan rose from her lips. That meant yes."
        "Rowan let her stay like that, even as he went back to his seat. He picked documents from his stack and worked to read them."
        "Still, he kept the back of his hand pressed to Liurials cheek. Every so often shed nuzzle into it and let out a happy sound."
        "Rowan waited until she seemed more functional and present before withdrawing the hand."
        ro "Okay. You had your fun. Now its time to get back to work."
        "Liurial groaned, but by now she was back to basic mental functions."
        liur "Yes, my lord."
        "She practically skipped back to her desk, first pausing to retrieve her hat and her panties. Rowan glanced, with great admiration, at his handiwork. A series of black and blue bruises on her rear that would remind her of the importance of obedience."
        "Not that she seemed to broken up about it. Whenever Rowan looked over her direction, she had a big goofy grin on her face as she worked."
        "It made Rowan smile too."
        return
    "She doesn't deserve to cum.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan didnt even need to consider it. The moment she started to talk of orgasm, his hand flew back."
        scene bg6 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve
        liur "..."
        liur "...huh?"
        "Rowan waited, hand still in her hair, for her mental process to return to the level that she could process what he was saying."
        ro "Do think that Id just let you cum when Im punishing you for cumming without permission?"
        "A moment of silence. Then an answer in a sad little voice."
        liur "...No."
        ro "So, in a moment, youre going to go back to work. Youre definitely not going to touch again today. Especially not if you dont want to see what a worse punishment would look like."
        "Liurial pouted, but there was little she could do when confronted with such a fitting punishment. Still, Rowan let her curl up on the desk, still squirming and letting out the odd whimper for the next half hour."
        "He was punishing her, but being cold wasn't his intent."
        "Still, there was work that needed to be done. When Liurial finally seemed to be back in something normally resembling her state of mind, he sent her back to her desk."
        "Rowan took a special joy in the odd gasps from her mouth or the way that she constantly shifted positions. It was though she had an itch that she could not scratch."
        "But, whenever she looked to him, Rowan couldnt help but see a soft smile beneath her pout. It made him want to smile too."
        return






label dream_of_wolves:

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"The hidden forest trail stretched onwards into the distance like an emerald eternity."
"There was something primal about this place, something virgin and unspoiled. Rowan could feel the life force of the whole world flowing through the earth beneath his feet, in the coiling roots between his toes."
"He was at peace here, one with nature and the mother-forest that sheltered him in her protective embrace. Rowan lifted his nose and breathed in the moist forest air."
"He paused. The scent of prey tickled his nostrils, leading like an unseen blood trail into the distance."
"Rowan smiled to himself. His pack would eat well tonight."
"He took off into the brush, making sure to stay downwind of his prey. The quick-witted Wolf-kin followed the scent for over a mile, his heart pumping in his chest as he leapt over fallen trees and sprinted between the gaps of thorn bushes."
"Rowan stopped dead. The scent of prey was all around him. He tensed himself to strike, watching like a hawk for any change in scenery."
"Then, a movement: a flash of tan fur amidst the sea of green foliage. The chase was on."
"A predatory instinct Rowan could neither define nor control compelled him to pursuit. His legs moved with the blinding speed of a beast on the hunt, his mind fixed to the target in front of him: his prey, his meal."
"The Deer stood no chance. It had spotted him far too late. Its fight-or-flight instincts were useless against a being as deadly as Rowan."
"His claws were like scimitars, his teeth like ripping daggers. He was faster, stronger, {i}smarter{/i} than his prey. This was the logical state of being: the strong survived, the weak served to strengthen and feed. And Rowan was indeed strong."
"He closed the distance in seconds as the Buck leapt high to escape his snapping jaws. Rowan was so close, he was nipping at its back legs-"
"A white blur descended from an unseen angle in the forest canopy above. Rowan skidded to a stop, his honed instincts warning him of imminent danger."
"A second predator entered the fray. The white blur leapt from the branches above and pounced on the blindsided Buck. Rowans mind caught up with his instincts, recognizing the white-furred predator to be a Wolf-kin like him."
"The interloper tackled the Buck, using her weight and momentum to bring it crashing to the ground. The Buck let out a cry, blood fountaining into the air as the White Wolf latched her teeth around its neck and tore its throat out. A few shakes and a second bite, and the Deer lay motionless upon the ground."

menu:
    "Another predator. Observe her cautiously.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan bared his teeth, circling the uninvited assailant with caution. She was not of his pack, her markings and her foreign scent made that clear."
        "But Rowan had not been raised to leap headlong into danger. He first had to determine if this was a fight worth having."
    "She took HIS kill! Attack!":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan snarled at this intruder, who was she to deny him his prey? She was not of his pack, her markings and her foreign scent made that clear."
        "She was a rival huntress, and she had {i}stolen his kill{/i}."

"The intruder wolfs yellow eyes focused upon him, baring her fangs to ward off her competitor. Rowan let out a threatening roar, and she responded in kind, snarling at him. The two circled each other, the dead Buck separating the two rivals as they prepared to fight for the right of the kill."
"Rowan charged at the same time she did, meeting somewhere in the middle as they became an indistinguishable pile of gnashing teeth and flared fur."
"The contest was fierce: when he slashed at her stomach, she bit him on the shoulder. When Rowan attacked her from the side, the White Wolf snapped at his hind legs."
"The two fought like animals caught in a death spiral: neither willing to return to their pack empty handed. Both ready to fight to the death rather than cede dominance to the other."
"The battle went on and on, far longer than bestial logic or survival instinct would normally allow in such a contest."
"At last, Rowan used his superior weight and size to leap atop her, pinning her to the ground with his arms as she nipped and roared and snarled at him. Despite his wounds, he had gotten the better of her. Yet still she struggled."

menu:
    "Pacify her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The White Wolf tried to squirm free from beneath his weight, but a bellowing roar into her face chastened her at last. Exhausted, she stopped struggling and collapsed against the ground, defeated."
        "Rowan growled at her, flashing his eyes and making sure in no uncertain terms she knew who had won. The White Wolf let out a whine and bared her neck to him, a sign of utter submission. Her yellow eyes never left his as they both panted from the exertion."
    "Humiliate her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan wouldnt let the insult stand. He took hold of the White Wolfs face, grinding her cheek into the earth as she growled and yelped in pain. She squirmed and writhed beneath him, but it was useless: he was stronger than she was. He wanted her to {i}know{/i}."
        "After a last, frantic effort to free herself she collapsed against the ground, unable to maintain her feeble resistance. Rowan reveled in the feeling of putting his rival in her proper place: helpless, terror-stricken, unable to resist his might."
        "Rowan ran a claw across her cheek as she shuddered, powerless to stop him. The White Wolf let out a whine and bared her neck to him, a sign of utter submission. Her yellow eyes never left his as they both panted from the exertion."

"Rowan snapped his jaws in her face as a final warning and then withdrew, moving to secure his hard-fought kill."
"The moment he was off of her, the White Wolf moved to bolt into the underbrush. He let out a low growl of warning. She gave a second, longer whine and sat back on her haunches."
"The White Wolf watched in submissive silence as he took hold of the dead deer between his jaws and began to drag it towards his familys den."
"Rowan cast a long look over his shoulder at the conquered Huntress, letting out a commanding growl between his teeth. He gestured with his head in the direction he was headed, then disappeared into the underbrush."

show rowan at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show heartsong neutral at center with dissolve

"He felt more than heard her soft footsteps behind him as she followed him back to his den."

scene bg3 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Time passed. There was no way of quantifying the changing of seasons to his kind. Only a vague, instinctive appreciation of the shifting nature of the hunt as the weather cooled, the leaves changed color, and game became more scarce."
"Rowan had outgrown his original family, separating from his birth pack and his Alpha father when it became clear he was no longer welcome."

show heartsong neutral at midright with dissolve

"The time had come for him to set out on his own in search of new territory to hunt. When he left the pack, the White Wolf followed along after him, silent and watchful as always."
"She had become his faithful companion: traveling with him, hunting with him, sharing the warmth of their body heat in the depths of the night. He had come to rely on her, and she in turn had learned to share her meals."
"Their pecking order had been clearly established by that first, intense encounter: he led, and she followed. They protected each other. Such was the way of things. They had become quite the pair."
"One day, late in the afternoon as they coaxed a hare away from its burrow in tandem, Rowan caught wind of a scent that he had never smelled before."
"Just as he flushed the floppy-eared prey from cover, he sniffed something sweet upon the wind. His head snapped around, craning his neck to stare at the White Wolf. Her rump was turned towards him, her tail held high as she chased after the tiny creature, catching it in her jaws. "
"The White Wolf grinned in excitement through the meat in her teeth. She loped over to him and spat the hare out at his feet, her eyes alight with joy at having brought him the kill."

menu:
    "She is beautiful.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan looked at his companion for the first time in a new way. She was strong, yes: a loyal pack mate and an excellent hunting partner. But this feeling about her was different. Intangible. Instinctive."
        "Rowan circled her, and the White Wolf froze, paralyzed by his gaze. The two stared at each other, exchanging words without words as their eyelids lowered and their tongues grew heavy in their mouths."
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "She is mine.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan stared hungrily at the White Wolf, feeling a gnawing need build in his gut. He had conquered her: submitted her will to him as the superior specimen all those months ago. And now she did as her Alpha bid, following where his whims took them."
        "Rowan prowled around her, his tongue hanging out of his mouth as he felt heat build in his loins. Taken aback by her partners sudden aggression the White Wolf froze, paralyzed by his hungry gaze. He lifted his head and took a deep inhale, sensing her tense back."

scene cg677 with fade
pause 3

"He circled her a second time, pausing this time to stare at her ripe breasts and juicy hindquarters, noting that the scent was coming strongest from her rear. She stood stock still in place, as if she were prey readying to bolt, but the White Wolf did not move an inch without his permission."
"He approached her from behind, sniffing, sniffing at the sweet scent she gave off. He put his nose against her pink slit and inhaled deeply, his nostrils flaring at the erotic scent. The White Wolf whimpered at the feel of his breath against her genitals."
"Rowan felt a rush of adrenaline, his nose burying itself into her rump as he breathed in the intoxicating scent coming from her cunny. He gave an experimental lick, marveling at the sweet nectar that leaked from her femininity."
"The White Wolf let out a moan, hiking up her ass so that Rowan might have easier access to her nethers. It seemed she liked his touch."
"Rowan began to lick and slide his tongue up and down her lower lips, his mind awash with primal urges as his cock grew painfully erect beneath him."
"Her pheromones were unbearable, like a fire burning from the inside that had caught the dry brush of Rowans mind ablaze in its destructive path."
"He buried his face in her pussy, licking with wild abandon as he growled and nipped and bit at her plush butt. Far from being angry, the White Wolf mewled with hungry need, forgetting entirely the hare and their meal in place of this new, wonderful thing they had discovered."
"Rowan spread her ass, slathering her with kisses and licks until her crotch was soaked and she was crying out with pleasure. The noise rebounded across the forest clearing with a loud, cacophonous echo. Theyd likely scared away the game for miles around; Rowan couldnt care less."
"The White Wolfs upper body went to the ground, her arms clinging to the uneven forest floor as Rowan lapped again and again at her sweltering honeypot."
"Rowan was getting dizzy, pussy-drunk on the scent of the pheromones she exuded from her muff. He was rock hard, dribbling precum from his cockhead and humping the air in desperation for release."

scene cg678 with fade
pause 3

"Flush with animal need, he mounted her, pistoning his hips at such a frantic pace that Rowan slipped and missed on his first stroke, the topside of his cock slathering across her slick slit and coating it in her feminine juices."
"The White Wolf gasped, her body tensing with anticipation at their impending mating. She humped back against him, as eager to quench her heat as he was to fill her. It only complicated the delicate biological process as he slipped and slid his turgid length across her hot, wet snatch."
"Frustrated in a way only a rutting male could be, Rowan drew back his hips, let loose a bellowing roar, and speared her entrance with his cock. The White Wolfs head lifted from the ground, her ears standing on end as she let out a cry of half-pain, half-ecstasy."
"Rowan adjusted his weight, reveling in the warm, wet conquest of his pack mate. She whimpered beneath him, her pussy tightening, squeezing his cock like a vice. The pleasing sensation urged him onwards, and before Rowans conscious mind had time to process he was thrusting into her depths."
"They moved as one, rolling their hips together in a hypnotic rhythm that was not borne of experience, but basic instinct. The White Wolf let out a gasp, her arms going out from under her as she lifted her ass in the air to further facilitate Rowans rough fucking."
"There was a wet {i}squelch{/i} every time he hilted within her. Each time he hit that particular depth she let out a scream of orgiastic approval. They mated like beasts beneath the boughs, thrusting and bucking against one another with little subtlety and less restraint."
"Rowan picked up the pace, his hands reaching around her to grope at her chest and her hanging teats. The White Wolf groaned, helpless to the sensation of being roughly taken like a bitch in heat."
"Rowan laid himself atop her, smothering her with his weight, claiming her as his own. She submitted to him, bucking her hips back against him in tune to his aggressive thrusts."
"The two fell into a natural sync, their bodies molding together in a manner reminiscent of their conflict, months before. Only this time, the growls and yips were of an altogether different nature."
"She spread her legs apart and lifted her tail higher in a show of submissiveness. Rowan responded by taking hold of her shoulder firmly but gently with his teeth, holding her in tight place as he slapped his hips hard against her ass."
"He felt the swelling of his base grow and grow, his knot thickening with blood as he bottomed out within her. His knot bumped against her pussy lips, the engorged meat {i}squeezing{/i} tight between the narrow gap of her pussy. Rowan let out a growl, building to a roar. His knot slid into her folds with a loud {i}pop{/i}."
"{i}She is mine{/i}. That was the thought that repeated like a mantra in Rowans head as he hilted and came."
"He felt a rush of feminine fluids coat his crotch as the White Wolf orgasmed in tune to his own climax. There was a triumphant thrill of conquest as he ejaculated, a sense of biological accomplishment. His hot cum squirted deep into her pussy, filling her fertile womb with his impregnating seed."
"They had created a new life in that moment, Rowan felt it in the depths of his soul. The very wind in the trees changed their direction to tell him so."

menu:
    "I love her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ heartsongLove = True
        "Despite his initial release, his knot did not go down. Whether she had intended it or not, the White Wolf had inflamed Rowan to his very core. They were now irrevocably tied together: his cock letting loose further spurts inside her womanhood as her pussy gently massaged more cum from his balls."
        "Still tied at the groin, the two collapsed together against the earth. Rowan was more exhausted now than hed been after their first, contentious encounter. The White Wolf huddled into his arms, sharing her warmth with him in the heady afterglow."
        "Again, the yellow eyes. They were the strangest thing about her. More than her strength, or even her beauty, her contemplative gaze was what fascinated Rowan the most. She stared at him with something approaching contentment, and perhaps even a little bit of possessive pride."
        "{i}I am hers{/i}. He realized at last, his heart pumping faster. "
    "I own her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ heartsongLove = False
        "Rowan roared and came, reveling in this final, total conquest of his onetime competitor. He had marked her womb as his territory: a claim staked upon her very inheritance."
        "None save Rowan could mate with her now, and she was at his beck and call. He felt his knot swell still further within the whimpering woman at this supremely masculine thought."
        "As his balls pulsed and his knot swelled Rowan imagined his virile seed working its way into her, filling her with his cubs. The White Wolf was his, now and forever."
        "He laid atop her, pinning her to the ground for hours on end until his knot popped free from her dribbling pussy. She glanced up at him, letting out a submissive gasp as her yellow eyes fluttered and her ears pulled back against her head."
        "{i}She is mine{/i}. He thought again, growling in her ear as he breathed in the intoxicating scent of her hair."

scene bg3 with fade

"The seasons changed again. New life sprang into being as the cold of winter gave way to the bliss of spring. The White Wolfs belly swelled, her breasts grew heavy with milk, and for a time Rowan hunted alone through the woods to feed the both of them."
"She soon gave birth to a trio of daughters: all white haired, with hazel eyes the color of their fathers. Rowan was overjoyed."
"Weeks passed; months; years. Seasons came and seasons went. Rowans pack grew and grew, his cubs growing and multiplying as he and his White Wolf hunted and mated and lived their lives as all Wolf-kin should: free and happy beneath the sheltering boughs of the mother-forest."
"Rowan looked on with pride as his sons and daughters matured and split off from the pack, embarking on the same journey of discovery that he and his love had once taken together, so very long ago."
"More time passed, and the mighty patriarch grew old and grey, his claws dulling and his speed slowing. His old strength failed him, and for the first time since he was a pup, he found himself unable to keep up with the pack."
"Yet beyond all natural logic, the White Wolf still followed him. Even when he grew too weak to lead, and handed down leadership to his eldest remaining son."
"Then, one day, he could hunt no more. On an old family trail, the very same trail where he once had tried to pursue a fleeing Buck, Rowan collapsed to the ground, his breath going faint and his eyes fading."
"He looked up from his dazed stupor, and there was the White Wolf, bent over him, loyal as always. There was a soft expression in her yellow eyes. She stroked his face, her claws running through his hair and scratching behind his ear, just like he loved it."

wwolf "Rowan"

"Rowans heart caught in his throat; she had never once said his name. Names were a foreign idea, an unnecessary categorization of someone who meant more to you than words."
"The White Wolf smiled at him, leaning in to kiss him gently on the lips one last time before whispering in his ear."

wwolf "Wake up."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "{i}Guh!{/i}"
ro "W-what?! Where the hell am I? Where is-"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "..."
ro "By the Goddess."

"Rowan put his head in his hands, shaking it back and forth as he tried to clear the fog of the dream. He had to remind himself where he was - {i}who{/i} he was. It had all been so real: a lifetime lived in the space of a few hours."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Heartsong."

"Why was she doing this? What did she want from him? It had all been so"
"Sudden."
"Rowan got out of bed, feeling as weary as if he hadnt slept at all."

return





label rowan_and_the_escaped_slave:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"There was a knock at Rowans door."
"He looked up from his desk, which was covered in piles of assorted maps he had been using to plan out the latest troop movements. It was later in the afternoon - he wasnt expecting a visitor."
"Perhaps one of the Twins had come to jaw at him about some new issue with the castle staff or subject him to another odious humiliation. He set his quill aside and folded his hands together."

ro "Come in."

"But the emaciated man who stepped through the doorway was nothing like Rowan had imagined: gaunt, thin faced and hollow-eyed; he shuffled into the room with a hesitant, almost terror-stricken slowness."

quest "Rowan? Savior of Karst?"

ro "Who are you?"

"Rowan felt his hand moving to the hilt of his blade beneath the table."

quest "By the Goddess, it {i}is{/i} you! I-Id heard rumors, but-"

"Rowan stood to his feet, putting his other hand on his scabbard, readying to draw steel. Something about the mans demeanor told him he wasnt supposed to be here."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Tell me who you are, right now."

"The knobby-kneed fellow was dressed in rags, his body was thin - far, far too thin for his frame. His feet were bare, his skin pale as if sunlight were a foreign concept to him."

quest "Forgive me, Lord! I meant no offense!"
quest "I am Boras, of Bowerstead."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "...Bowerstead? That village is only a few miles from Arthdale."

boras "It is indeed, my Lord."
boras "We were neighbors once of a sort, I suppose."

"The nature of who Boras was and what he was doing in Rowans chambers became more and more obvious to him. He released his grip on his hilt and circled the table. The slave shrank back from him."

ro "How did you get here, Boras?"

boras "I I am sorry my Lord, I could not take it anymore."

ro "Could not take what?"

boras "The work, the - the beatings. Okrem denies us food, chains us to the wall like {i}animals{/i}, he-"

ro "Who is Okrem?"

boras "The Orcish overseer. I work in the Mines, my Lord."

ro "I am no Lord, Boras."

if society_type == "feudalism":
    ro "At least not at present."

boras "Of- of course, sir."
boras "I am not asking for my freedom. I dont expect I shall ever leave this place."
boras "-But I {i}had{/i} to come to you. You are the Hero of Karst: the only person in this Castle who treats the slaves fairly."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "..."

"Treats the slaves fairly? In truth he didnt often interact with the captives was that the rumor that was circulating?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "What do you want from me, Boras?"

"Despite his rickety frame, the slave got down on his knees in front of Rowan. He clasped his hands together as if in prayer."

boras "{i}Anything{/i}, my Lord. Whatever kindness I can beg of you."
boras "I dont want special treatment, but"
boras "Ogrem is {i}cruel{/i}, my Lord, and the slaves he has a particular dislike for suffer the most. I left work detail to see you, if he finds out I am here..."

"The blubbering man broke down into tears, his eyes only managing to produce a few, dehydrated drops as he shivered and shook in place. Rowan felt a stirring in his chest, a sense of injustice welling like a rising tide of anger."
"He couldnt risk everything for this man - he was already risking everything for the chance that Alexia might still be saved. But maybe..."

menu:
    "Pull some strings.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan frowned. There was little he could do to help the poor man out of his predicament. The man was a slave, that was the simple fact of the situation. Rowan could not afford to spend his dearly-earned influence attempting to save every person who came to him expecting him to right the wrongs of his masters."
        "Slavery was a fact of the Twins regime: their very power rested on the need for a workforce that provided them effort for a minimum of cost but that didnt mean he couldnt at least help the poor man out. Who knows what Ogrem would do if he just sent him back."
        "Rowan put a hand on the crying slaves shoulder."
        ro "Let me see what I can do, Boras. I cant give you your freedom, but I can at least spare you from a brute like Ogrem."
        "Boras lifted his head, his eyes filling with hope."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Let me make a few inquiries. Im pretty sure Tywin could use some extra hands in the Kitchens. The work is tedious, but-"
        boras "Thank you, my Lord! I wont let you down."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "You dont need to worry on that account, Boras. You have already shown immense courage coming here."
        ro "-And its just Rowan."
        boras "I cannot thank you enough Rowan, you have saved my life."
        ro "My pleasure Boras."
        "Rowan went back to work with a small smile on his face. That was a rare thing. He didnt get to smile often."
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        return
    "Tell him there is nothing you can do.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowans heart sank. There was no way to help the poor slave out of his predicament. His relationship with the Twins was tenuous enough; he could not afford to spend his dearly-earned influence helping every worker that came to him begging for mercy."
        "Slavery was a fact of the Twins regime: their very power rested on the need for a workforce that provided them effort for a minimum of cost. To play favorites and move mountains for the sake of metaphorical molehills was a waste of resources, and a dangerous misuse of what power he had."
        "Rowan shook his head, reaching down to put a hand on the crying slaves shoulder."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I am sorry, Boras. You were assigned to the Mines. That is where youre supposed to work. And until Ogrem gets reassigned-"
        "Boras head lowered, his pitiful tears dripping down onto the stone floor below."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I will send you back with a personally-signed letter, informing Ogrem that I called you to my chambers to talk to you myself. That should absolve you of any and all guilt in the matter."
        boras "But, what should I tell him we talked about?"
        ro "Tell him that I asked you pointedly about the conditions in the Mines. And how Ogrem was faring as an overseer."
        ro "If you tell him you gave me a glowing report, hell likely be pleased, and not in the mood to punish you."
        "Boras stood to his feet, sniffling as he rubbed at his teary eyes."
        boras "Th-Thank you my Lord."
        ro "Please, sit for a moment. You have earned that at the very least. Let me compose the letter."
        boras "Youre a good man, Rowan."
        "Rowans mouth twisted with disgust. Was this what a good man did? The bare minimum? The longer he served the Twins the more he felt removed from the man he once was. He was sacrificing his morals for the sake of the woman he loved."
        "...He had to believe it was worth it."
        $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
        return





label mutual_elven_fear:

scene bg6 with fade

show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
show liurial neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "Liurial, take a note that-"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"He stopped at the sight of a stare-off between his secretary and the castle beastmaster. Both of them were frozen to the spot, staring one another down. A moment passed, but before Rowan could speak again Liurial let out a sudden shriek!"

liur "Eeey!"

"The noise drove Draith to cover his ears and yell her down."

dra "Stop it! NO!"

ro "What's going on here?!"

liur "Th-this creature stepped in and-"

dra "Don't punish me! Don't-"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Hey! There's no need for yelling."

"He stepped between the two with his arms outstretched. Liurial didn't seem to hear Rowan, cowering behind him now that he'd separated the two of them. All the while continuing to yell out vague accusations."

liur "D-d-dark elf! Monster! Murderer!"

ro "Liurial, pull yourself together girl."

"Draith wasn't doing much better, as he'd also taken to cowering behind Rowan, covering his face with his hands and muttering to himself."

dra "Don't hurt me... Please... I'll be good..."

ro "Draith, seriously? Jezera is far scarier and you don't break down like this."

"At least Liurial had quieted down."

ro "Glad to have you... back?"

show liurial sad at edgeright with dissolve

"The elven woman wasn't responding to Rowan at all now. She was staring off at nothing with tears in her eyes. There wasn't even a whimper escaping her lips."
"Draith was still muttering to himself with an occasional outburst."



dra "It wasn't my fault... please give me another chance. Don't touch me!"


show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"This was ridiculous. Two adults cowering behind the same person, driven to abject terror by one another. It would be comical, if Rowan wasn't the one caught in between them."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Okay, that's enough!"

"He took each of them by the shoulder with a firm, confident grip. That got their attention."

show liurial neutral at edgeright with dissolve


ro "Liurial. Liurial, look at me."

"Finally her gaze focused on his and at last she seemed to relax. One of her soft hands went over his and she seemed to take comfort in his familiar touch. That was good enough for Rowan."

ro "Draith, no one is going to hurt you. You're safe."

"The beastmaster nodded, evidently getting his wits about him once more. He took a steady breath, smiled nervously, then nodded again. At least some confidence had been instilled in the dark elf."

ro "Liurial, this is Draith. He is the castle beastmaster and serves the twins. He isn't your enemy, he isn't going to hurt you."

"Rowan waited for her to blink back her tears and respond."

liur "Okay, I trust you."

"Then he turned his attention back to Draith."

ro "Draith, this is Liurial, she's my secretary now. She answers to me. I won't let her order you around or try to punish you."

dra "If you say so."

"Satisfied that the situation was resolved, at least for now, Rowan released the two elves. They glanced at one another somewhat nervously, but showed no further signs of fear."

ro "Okay. Right. Draith, may I ask what brings you to my office?"

dra "Uh, oh! I thought that since you were here that maybe I'd deliver my report in person?"

"Draith fidgeted with a parchment before looking sidelong at Liurial. He started taking an instinctive step backwards but managed to put his foot back down. That was progress, but Rowan wasn't satisfied with the answer."

ro "Is there anything in particular about this report you needed to bring up?"


dra "No... I thought that maybe we could enjoy one another's company?"

ro "Another time. Thank you for your report Draith."

"He motioned to Liurial."

ro "Give your reports to Liurial. Like I said, she's my secretary and handles most of my paperwork."



"Neither of them moved. Rowan groaned inwardly, the two were acting like children. He motioned once more and Draith reluctantly placed his report in Liurial's hands."

if rowanGaySex > 0:

    "As the dark elf stepped back, something flashed in his eyes. Was that a spark of anger? No, jealousy?"
    ro "(Just wonderful.)"



dra "It was, uh, good to meet you. I hope you don't mind if I go back to sending my beast handlers up instead of in person, r-right?"

liur "Yes that will be fine, preferable even."

ro "Good, then you're dismissed Draith."

hide draith with moveoutright

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"A small barely perceptible smile graced Rowan's lips as the dark elf managed to keep his cool and calmly walk to the door. However, it faded the moment Draith got outside and broke into a run. He didn't even bother to close the door before he flew down the hallway."
"This was unusual even for him, was it because Liurial was an elf? Rowan let out an exhausted sigh. He would check on him later, for now he turned to his assistant."

ro "Liurial, how can that man scare you so much? You saw him! He was just afraid of you as you were of him."

show liurial sad at edgeright with dissolve

ro "Rowan... look... sorry. I'm sorry."

"The elven woman looked like she would break back into tears."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "It's fine, please just tell me why?"

show liurial neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"She took a deep breath to steady herself and finally seemed to get her wits back around her."

liur "Its hard to forget the fear born from years of stride. Our races have been in conflict since the demon wars began. Dread of the dark elves. Of being killed or captured is a constant aspect of our lives."
liur "They used raid us in the night without warning. I remember hiding in the shelters and hearing the fighting. Ive heard of whole villages just...vanishing. Peace is a joke in the deep woods."
liur "He could be the most harmless Dark Elf in the world. It is not a fear easily unlearned."

show liurial happy at edgeright with dissolve

"She shook herself, then put on a brave face."

if liurialSex == True:
    liur "As long as you don't want him to join us for...you know... I'll try my best to be civil."
    ro "I don't think you'll need to worry about Draith. He has made it clear he doesn't want women anywhere near him."
    liur "Thank you."
else:

    liur "For your sake, I'll try."
    ro "Thank you."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('cliohnas_Summons', triggers="week_end", conditions=('cliohnaSubmission >= 2',), depends=('another_visit_to_Cliohna',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg12")


label cliohnas_Summons:

$ researchNotPicked = True
$ jezFavourNotPicked = True
$ AndrasFavourNotPicked = True
$ EquipmentNotPicked = True
$ DriderConditioningNotPicked = True


scene bg9 with fade

"Again, he received a letter from Cliohna. But unlike the usual evening summons, this one arrived in the morning, with explicit orders not to come till the sun set."

if Hypnosis2DomEnding == True:
    show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
    "He shouldnt be worried, but he was. He stared at the small, pointed letters, and could almost see Cliohnas slender fingers working the quill, every dot and dash made with barely restrained annoyance."
    scene bg14 with fade
    "He folded the letter and burned it with one of the torches that illuminated the castle corridors. He should not have denied her last time. The wall between them was his doing, not hers."
    show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
    "And for what? He couldnt forget the disappointed, almost hurt look in her eyes. Yes, she was going too far, but Maybe he was just overreacting? Maybe it was wrong of him to suspect her of ill intentions?"
    scene bg6 with fade
    show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
    " Or was he underreacting? Cliohna did not hesitate to use force to get what she wanted. To see her so invested in him Maybe he should be worried?"
    show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
    "No matter how much he pondered on the matter, he could find no answer that satisfied him in full."
    "His only reward was a day wasted: More than once he found himself reading the same report twice, and in his absent-mindedness he was fairly certain he just allowed Cla-Min to scam the castle maids out of their savings."
    if alexia_away_weeks > 0:
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
            show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
            "Even Alexia noticed he was out of it. He made up some weak excuse on how he was worried about orc equipment, but the playful smile she rewarded him with told him she wasnt buying it one bit."
        else:











            $ res_roll = dice(6)
            if res_roll > 3:
                pass
            else:
                show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
                "Even Alexia noticed he was out of it. He made up some weak excuse on how he was worried about orc equipment, but the dubious look on her face told him she wasnt buying it."
                $ change_relation('alexia', -5)

        scene bg14 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        "Hours ticked by, but the relentless march of time brought him no answers, only an odd cocktail of uneasy, giddy anticipation, and nagging, festering fear."
        "Inadvertently, his hand tended to reach for the amulet at his neck. Maybe. Maybe there was little point in being overly cautious?"
        "One more session, he promised himself. Then hell decide if it was worth the risk. Just one more session He kept silently mouthing the words as he headed for her room, a quiet mantra to steady his step."
        scene bg12 with fade
        show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
        show cliohna happy at edgeright with dissolve
        "And Gods, did he need it. The moment he opened the doors, and saw the glimmer of excitement in her sharp, cold eyes, he knew it wont be easy quitting her for good."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        show cliohna neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        cl "Ah, Rowan, youre early. I feared you would tally after your last hasty retreat. I am glad the opposite proved true. Please, do take a seat."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
        "She closed the tome she was holding and pointed to a chair in front of her desk. He did so without a word, and followed her with his eyes as she took her sweet time putting the library books away."
else:

    show rowan necklace aroused at center with dissolve
    "Such insidious torture. He tried to go through his day as normal, but he could not focus on any of the tasks he had set for himself."
    if alexia_away_weeks > 0:
        if all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
            "Even Alexia noticed he was out of it. He made up some weak excuse on how he was worried about orc equipment, but the playful smile she rewarded him with told him she wasnt buying it one bit."
        else:











            $ res_roll = dice(6)
            if res_roll > 3:
                pass
            else:
                show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
                "Even Alexia noticed he was out of it. He made up some weak excuse on how he was worried about orc equipment, but the dubious look on her face told him she wasnt buying it."
                $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
    scene bg6 with fade
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "It was embarrassing, really. He was acting like a horny teenager, impatiently awaiting the next tryst with his new lover. But he just couldnt get his mind off her words from last time."
    show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "She told him she had another Ingenious plan she wished to test out. Spent from their earlier session, he denied, out of fear shed milk him dry. But now He couldnt stop thinking what would have happened had he stayed."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "He shouldnt be like this. He shouldnt be so Unconcerned with being a toy, a plaything."
    scene bg14 with fade
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "And he most certainly shouldnt be walking to her room the moment the sun went over the horizon. He slowed his step, throwing a passing orc a hostile look, paranoid something in his expression betrayed the giddy, uneasy excitement he didnt want to acknowledge. "
    "It had to be magic. Never in his life did he face a enchantment he couldnt break, but he could see no other explanation. He had to put an end to it, before the problem grew any worse."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Just one more session Then hell put an end to it."
    scene bg12 with fade
    show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    show cliohna happy at edgeright with dissolve
    "Finally at her door, he steeled his heart, reading himself for another evening with his Cliohna. He opened the door - and walked right into the sorceress. Her eyes briefly glimmered with excitement, just at the sight of him."
    cl "Ah, Rowan, youre early. Please sit down and wait."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
    show cliohna neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "She closed the tome she was holding and pointed to a chair in front of her desk. He obeyed without a word, and followed her with his eyes as she took her sweet time putting the library books away."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Hed swear she was intentionally picking the lower shelves, just so she could sway her ass right in front of him."

if Hypnosis2DomEnding == True:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    cl "I suppose you are simply eager to learn if Ill try to repeat our last session, or if Ill perhaps try a new experiment."
else:

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    cl "I suppose I shouldnt be surprised by the sudden arrival. You are no doubt eager to hear what our newest experiment will be."

"The thong strap that had no right to be part of a respectable sorceress outfit revealed everything as her firm bottom danced before his eyes."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Ass hypnosis, he decided. It had to be ass hypnosis."

cl "Then I fear you will be disappointed to learn, that there will be no more of them."

"Did she exercise to keep them in such good shape? Shed never seen her do so, but it-"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"What?"

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with moveinright

"He shifted in his chair uneasily as she took her own seat. A neatly written file rested on the side. She slid it over to him, the placed her fingers together, and watched him through half lidded eyes as he tried to make sense of the pages of notes."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

cl "I have reviewed the collected material extensively, and decided theres enough of it to draw certain conclusions. As a brief reminder, the goal of these experiments was to determine the source of your extraordinary mental resilience."
cl "And to put the matter bluntly, you, Rowan Blackwell, are perfectly normal."
cl "You possess no magical abilities, no affinity for the craft, no innate power, nothing. You have no magical protections on you, no magical items, and no hidden runes that activate under magical pressure."
cl "You have no nonhumanoid ancestry, and no humanoid non-human ancestry. There is not a drop of dragon, demon, celestial or fae blood in you, that could manifest as latent defensive powers."
cl "Finally, there is no holy or unholy protection on you. At least none I could detect, which rules out most Gods."
cl "You are a textbook example of a horribly mundane, magically inept, regular human being."

if Hypnosis2DomEnding == True:
    cl "Who, after repeated, deep magical inductions, was still perfectly capable of shaking off my magic with almost laughable ease."
    ro "Cliohna, I-"
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
    cl "I have also tested you for subterranean heritage, as the combination of stubbornness and insufferability is usually only found among dwarves. Alas, the results came back negative."
else:

    cl " And yet somehow, through some unclear though likely innate means, you have, time and time again, proved capable of breaking out of various types of highly sophisticated mind control."
    if cliohnaResistance == 3:
        cl "Even if you did, repeatedly, appear to be taking your sweet time. Would you mind shining some light on the reason behind said delay, Rowan?"
    else:
        cl "Cliohna: Even if you did, at times, appear to be taking your sweet time. Would you mind shining some light on the reason behind said delay, Rowan?"

menu:
    "Her spells are difficult to break.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Its powerful magic, Cliohna. I might have some skill, but its not easy to resist someone like you."
        if Hypnosis2DomEnding == False:
            show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "So Ive been told, though mostly by people who wished to derive me of my underwear."
    "Avoid answering.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Its Not an exact science, Cliohna. I do my best to break out, but sometimes it takes a while."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        cl "One would think a infallible mental defence would be more reliable. How silly of me."

"The light hearted joke took him aback. After such a rant he expected her to explode, but Nothing seemed to come."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "You seem rather Tranquil about this. "

if Hypnosis2DomEnding == True:
    cl "It would petty of me to fuss over your recent disobedience, given how fruitful our initial experiments were. And as for the end result, I had my time to process the revelation."
    show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
    cl "I will not pretend it was not upsetting. I have put much time and effort into this project, and to have nothing to show for it One could only label the whole thing a complete and utter failure."
else:

    show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
    cl "I had my time to process the revelation. I will not pretend it was not upsetting. I have put much time and effort into this project, and to have nothing to show for it One could only label the whole thing a complete and utter failure."

cl "... At least thats how I had viewed it at first."

"Cliohna pushed herself upwards. Even though she talked of disappointment, her gaze burned with the same intense anticipation that preceded their earlier sessions."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "Cliohna?"

"She took a short stroll around the table, stopping right before him. Rowan scrambled to his feet, but Cliohna waved her hand, ordering him to remain seated. The sorceress leaned against the table, her bare leg momentarily brushing against his own."

cl "When we started this little project, it was my ambition to sink my fingers into your head, and not stop digging until I discover something groundbreaking."

if cliohnaDeeper == True:
    "His mouth grew perched - her covered pussy was now right before him. He still recalled the tightness of her slit as she rode him, the wet, hot pleasure, mixed with hypnotic magic to amplify the experience."
else:

    "His mouth grew perched - her covered pussy was now right before him. He still recalled the hotness of her slit, as he pressed his tongue against it, licking and prodding without thought, ensorcelled by both lust and magic."

cl "-some great secret, that would prepare me for the work I will need to do in Prothea. In that, I have failed."
cl "But what I have found instead "

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

"She touched his face, bringing him back to reality. She trailed her fingers along his jawline, then again, over his lips. Her touch sent a shiver down his spine. It brought promise of things to come."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

cl " Might prove this whole endeavour worthwhile after all."

"She took her hand away, and he found himself instinctively leaning forward, unwilling to part with the sensuous touch. Realizing his own behaviour, he turned away, ashamed."

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "Do you fantasize about me Rowan? Out there in the wilds, as you lay under the open sky. Do you hope to find a letter from me when you return to castle Bloodmeen?"
cl "Do you dream of what Ill do to you next? Dream of tasting my pussy, of being pinned under me, or licking my tits? Of being dominated, body, mind and spirit? "

if Hypnosis2DomEnding == True:
    cl "Dream of what would have happened had you obeyed my orders, let me be your beautiful, smothering caretaker?"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"He swallowed heavily and opened his mouth to respond, but the sorceress made a swift, zipping motion, and he found that no sound have left his lips."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "I know this part. This is where you mount some token resistance to convince yourself that you cant, or shouldnt, indulge in such desires?"

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "I think its time we move past such games Rowan. So for the moment, just listen to what I have to say."



"She snapped her fingers, and a tiny, pink fire burst forth from between them. Burning slowly, it jumped between the tips of her fingers, splitting as it went, until her entire hand was enveloped in a soft, calming aura. "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

cl "It is time for you to be honest with yourself. To make matters easier, I will be honest first."
cl "Your tenacity. Your resourcefulness. And even that rebellious streak of yours. I have come to respect them. Admire them, even."

"The slow dancing glow drew his eyes in and pushed the world around them far away, limiting his reality to just him and Cliohna, her honeyed words entrancing him no less than the fire did."

cl "I wish to make them my own. I wish to make use of you, Rowan. Of {b}all{/b} of you."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"He felt the power behind the flame, he expected its magic to come crashing at any moment now. Yet this time, the hypnotics presence did not go beyond a subtle, relaxing throb."

cl "And I know the prospect both scares and excites you, Rowan. So listen closely... Whatever fears you have: {b}Cast them away{/b}. "

"She spread her fingers, move them to the side. He gasped, suddenly feeling himself able to speak again."

cl "I couldve forced myself into your head earlier, used my powers for ill. I did not. I couldve continued our sessions under false pretense, make you crave my hypnotics commands. I did not."
cl "Let this be proof of my good intent. I have no desire to take you against your will. You have your boundaries, and I respect that. I would see you remove them for me, rather than tear them down. "
cl "I would rather make you see I am the only mistress worthy of you. "
cl "So dont fight it. Dont fight your desires anymore."
cl "Put your trust in me, and Ill reward you beyond your wildest dreams."

$ cliohnaBlackmailAvailable = True
$ cliohnaRefuseAvailable = True
$ cliohnaHurtAlexiaAvailable = True
$ cliohnaBloodmeenAvailable = True

label cliohnaFinalSubMenu:

menu:
    "Agree.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump cliohnaFinalSub

    "She blackmailed you into this in the beginning." if cliohnaBlackmailAvailable:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ cliohnaBlackmailAvailable = False
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro " You were not so understanding all these weeks ago. Remember?"
        "For the first time ever, he saw her hesitate, a feeling of guilt making itself apparent on her expression for a split of a second."
        cl "There is time for blunt force, and there is time for thoughtful deliberation."
        cl "You have every right to be upset, and I apologize for the heavy-handed approach. I was eager to see results and sought the path of least resistance."
        cl "But seeing as it brought us here, I stand by my decision."
        jump cliohnaFinalSubMenu

    "What if you refuse?" if cliohnaRefuseAvailable:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ cliohnaRefuseAvailable = False
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Cliohna, I Ive seen what you do to people who disobey you. Back in the abbey. You dont take being disappointed well."
        "The flame diminished, and its presence lessened, if only for a moment. The sorceress waited a moment with the answer, before responding in a solemn tone."
        cl "You will face no repercussions, be it personal or work-related, should you refuse."
        jump cliohnaFinalSubMenu

    "You dont want to hurt Alexia." if cliohnaHurtAlexiaAvailable:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ cliohnaHurtAlexiaAvailable = False
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Cliohna What youre suggesting sounds pretty serious."
        cl "I rarely do frivolous things, Rowan. I have given this a great deal of deliberation."
        ro "But me and Alexia"
        cl "Have failed. Surely you see it too? Marriage is supposed to be between the two people who complete one another."
        cl "And there are is yearning in you Alexia will never understand. And even she did, she would never be able to sate it."
        ro "Its not that simple."
        cl "I know it is not easy to abandon something youve put so much heart into. But once a project has run its course, it must be reviewed, then - terminated."
        if all_actors["alexia"].relation > 50:
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

            ro "You presume a great deal about me and Alexia, Cliohna."
            "The sorceress lifted a single eyebrow, surprised by the sudden sharpness in his voice. "
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

            cl " I see. If that is the case Then feel free to resolve the matter in whatever way you deem fit."
            cl "Whatever relationships you have with others, whatever arrangements you make with your wife, they all matter little to me. All I care for is the bond between us, and no other. "
            jump cliohnaFinalSubMenu
        else:
            "The naked flame swayed slowly, bringing forth images of Alexia herself dancing in the grey dusk of Arthdale lazy nights. It felt like such a distant memory"

            " Though perhaps, given the circumstances, I oversimplify things."
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

            cl "Regardless, even though my proposal is indeed serious, know I will not interfere in your relationship with Alexia, or any other woman, as a matter of fact."
            cl "Resolve it as you see fit. All I care for is the bond between us, the rest is of no importance."
            jump cliohnaFinalSubMenu

    "Your allegiance isnt really to Castle Bloodmeen. You cant be serving her." if cliohnaBloodmeenAvailable:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ cliohnaBloodmeenAvailable = False
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "You know me and the twins arent the best of allies."
        cl "You were coerced into servitude after months of torture. Your actual performance as the twins servant notwithstanding, we all suspect you might hide some sort of an agenda."
        cl "You need not fear Rowan. My own alliance with the twins is purely out of convenience. As long as your plans do not impede my own, there is no reason for us to be at odds."
        ro "...And if they do?"
        "The flame flickered. They waited in silence, the question hanging like an executioner's axe."
        cl "We will cross that bridge when we get to it."
        jump cliohnaFinalSubMenu
    "You dont want this.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "The pink spiral beckoned. It offered safety. Comfort. Forbidden pleasure beyond his wildest dreams."
        "And beyond it - a price unspoken."
        ro "Cliohna, I I cant. This isnt who I am."

        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        "Forcing his body, he lifted himself up. The sorceress closed her hand, the magical flame dispersing. Her beautiful lips formed a thin line, and no doubt held back questions and cutting remarks alike."
        ro "It has been fun, I admit that. And I am happy to have been of service. But thats it."
        ro "Its nothing personal- "

        cl "I know. You value your independence. Or what little remains of it, given the circumstances."
        "Her fingers drummed the desk she sat on, a low rumble that reminded Rowan of a distant storm. "
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl " How vexing. But not entirely unexpected."
        cl " I had hoped your behaviour in private was more reflective of your true nature than the mask you put on when you sit on the twins throne, as the latter is clearly a far cry from who you truly are."
        cl "But it appears neither is entirely true. You are a very complex individual, Rowan Blackwell."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

        ro "I rather think of myself as horribly mundane."
        show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
        "A thin smile broke through, and she caressed his face one last time, before pushing herself off the table and returning to her chair."
        cl "I will think of our time together fondly Rowan. And I hope we will continue to cooperate on other projects along the way. "
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "Now, I did promise a boon for your support, regardless of the final outcome. What do you wish to ask for?"
        $ cliohnaBoon = 0
        label boonCount:
        if cliohnaBoon == 2:
            jump postBoon
        elif cliohnaBoon == 1:
            cl "Anything else?"
            jump boonMenu
        else:
            jump boonMenu
    "You want to, but it is just too dangerous.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The pink spiral beaconed. He knew what laid beyond - pleasure beyond his wildest imagination. But it came with a chain attached, one Cliohna would hold the end of."
        "And his mental resistance notwithstanding He knew once hed let Cliohna take the lead, he would never be able to quit her."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Im sorry Cliohna, I Cant."
        cl "And why is that?"
        "He shifted uncomfortably in his chair, doing his best to avoid the enticing spiral. Cliohna moved her hand, and it entered his vision once more. He turned away, as quickly as he could."
        ro "Its Complicated."
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "To the contrary Rowan, its very simple. Say you want to be mine. Say you love how I toy with your mind and body, and that you wish for us to continue."
        "She spoke in a seductive purr, but he heard the edge in her voice, the rising impatience. It almost made him blurt out he agrees, out of fear of displeasing her."
        ro "Its not that I didnt enjoy it, but"
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl " But you wont agree."
        show bg12 with pinkflash
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        cl "{b}*Explain to me why.* {/b}"
        "The magic washed over him. The words left his mouth before he could stop himself, the depths of both his fear and desire made apparent with but a few pointed sentences."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        "A long silence followed. The spiral still hovered in the air, rotating lazily."
        cl "Ah."
        cl "So you {b}do{/b} want me after all."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Yes, but- Nngh?!"
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        show bg12 with pinkflash
        "A heavy fog invaded his thoughts, his limbs growing heavy, as if encased in lead. The world around him grew black, reduced to just {b}*Cliohna*{/b} and the pink flame."
        cl "{b}But nothing{/b}. You want {b}*me*{/b}."
        cl "You know all too well the limitations of mind control. Long term adjustments can be made, but only if the subject is at some capacity willing to embrace them."
        "He opened his mouth to scream, but all that left his lips was a tired groan. He felt himself Deflate. The raising feeling of panic disappeared without trace, leaving him strangely empty."
        cl "All I need is to remove this fear. Remove your doubt. Remove the memories of us ever holding this conversation, and send you back to your room as if nothing ever happened."
        cl "Small adjustments, nothing that would impact you as a whole. But they would be enough to make you crawl back to {b}*me*{/b} before the sun sets again."
        show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "I could make you mine Rowan. Just like you want."
        "She almost hissed the last few words. The pink flame consumed his view, but he could her eyes shine beyond it. The air crackled with magic, not all of it comfortingly warm."
        "He felt the low rumble rather than heard it. The gathering storm that would sweep his resistance away. He sighed and opened himself to it."
        cl "But you said no. So that will be the end of it."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        "The rumble stopped. The flame fizzled out, and the oppressive aura dissipated without a trace. The library returned, as did the strength in his limbs."
        "He blinked, and gawked at the librarian. Cliohna simply sat on her desk, her deep eyes hiding something he couldnt discern."
        cl "Well? What are you sitting here for? The matter has been decided. Our business for today is concluded."
        cl "The surrounding silence was deafening. Even though he was but arms length away, the distance between them couldnt be greater."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Y-yeah "
        show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        "He lifted himself up. He couldnt force himself to face the sorceress, so he turned around as quickly as he could, and headed for the exit on wooden feet."
        cl "Ah, one more thing."
        show cliohna neutral at midleft with moveinleft
        show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
        "He froze as he felt her lips briefly graze the back of his neck, her soft breasts pressed against him. She whispered in his ear as her hands closed over his shoulders."
        cl "This kiss is a promise, Rowan Blackwell."
        show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
        cl "When Prothea lies in ruins, our enemies crushed, and my brethren free again, when the twins wear a crown of gold or a crown of thorns, whatever fate you hold in store for them-"
        cl "When the war is over, the realm stable, and my ultimate project complete- "
        cl "You will be out of excuses, and I will find you, and I will lock your cock in a golden cage, and will keep you in it for one year for every week you have made we wait."
        cl "You will eat my pussy every morning, worship my breasts every afternoon, and lick my feet every evening. You will be my toy, my servant, my most prized possession."
        cl "And you will love every minute of it."
        show cliohna neutral at center with moveoutright
        "He felt her withdrawn, her touch leaving a burning imprint on his back. She continued in a bored tone, as if nothing has happened."
        if (all_actors['andras'].total_favors + all_actors['jezera'].total_favors) > 5:
            cl "I will provide your orcs with additional magical equipment, and allocate more time for the Bloodmeen research now that our project has ended."
            cl "Utilize it to attain a swift victory. You do not wish to prolong your punishment. "
            $ change_research_bonus(3)

            $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops += 5
        else:
            cl "If you survive to this point. The twins are not as considerate as I am, you must be wary not to antagonize them."
            cl "Ill provide Jezera with the information on Sea Nagas shes been pestering me about, and Andras with the schematics for the Qerazal needle trap he asked of."
            cl "Ill tell them it was who you convinced me to help. Make good use of their following goodwill."
            $ change_favor('jezera', 3)
            $ change_favor('andras', 3)
        cl "You are free to go now, Rowan Blackwell. Do not be a stranger."
        ro "Y-yes Of course."
        "He trudged on, unable to look back. By the morrow, theyll return to the roles they held in castle Bloodmeen. But he didnt think hell ever forget her words."
        "Or that she ever will."
        $ cliohnaDominationPromise = True
        return

label boonMenu:

menu:
    "More research." if researchNotPicked:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ researchNotPicked = False
        cl "Given how I had taken your own personal time to indulge in side research, I suppose its only fair I return the favour."
        cl "Consider it done."
        $ change_research_bonus(3)
        $ cliohnaBoon += 1
        jump boonCount

    "Favour with Jezera." if jezFavourNotPicked:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ jezFavourNotPicked = False
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "She has been pestering me for information on the Sea Naga Very well. I shall provide it to her, and explain it was your arguments that convinced me it was something worth pursuing."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Why does Jezera need information on Sea Nagas?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "I imagine for the same reason she needed data on any of the dozen minor racial groups she asked me about in the past."
        cl "Whatever it is, is anybodys guess. Jezera as always tries to be enticingly mysterious, which is one of the primary reasons why shes so obnoxious to work with."
        $ change_favor('jezera', 3)
        $ cliohnaBoon += 1
        jump boonCount

    "Favour with Andras." if AndrasFavourNotPicked:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ AndrasFavourNotPicked = False
        cl "He did wish to have detailed information on Qerazel needle traps I suppose I can provide it to him, explain it was your insight that helped create an operational prototype."
        ro "Should I know what that is, in case he asks about them?"
        cl "There is no need. I will simply relay the information to him soon after you depart from Castle Bloodmeen. By the time you return, he will have moved to a different project, as he always does."
        $ change_favor('andras', 3)
        $ cliohnaBoon += 1
        jump boonCount

    "Magic equipment for the orcs." if EquipmentNotPicked:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ EquipmentNotPicked = False
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "You could not have picked a more monotonous task."
        ro "My apologies if it sounds horribly mundane to you."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "You will not live that down, will you?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "I will place some basic enhancement on their equipment, though the psychological impact of doing so is likely to exceed the actual increase in power."
        ro "As long as they fight harder, thats all I care for. "

        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops += 5
        $ cliohnaBoon += 1
        jump boonCount

    "Drider conditioning." if castle.buildings["pit"].lvl >= 1 and DriderConditioningNotPicked:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ DriderConditioningNotPicked = False
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl " If Draith manages to hold a conversation with me for longer than ten minutes without running away, I could arrange for something of the sort."
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "Driders are simple creatures, easy to manipulate. Increased suggestibility during their formative years should do wonders for their training."

        $ castle.buildings['pit']._driders += 3
        $ cliohnaBoon += 1
        jump boonCount

label postBoon:

cl "I believe that to be suitable compensation for your efforts."
cl "Do take care Rowan."

"She offered him a small smile. For a moment, he wondered if it wasnt too late to change his mind- "

scene black with fade

"But she turned around, and he felt the window close."

$ cliohnaRomance = False

return

label cliohnaFinalSub:

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"The flame danced and danced, and he had seen his future in it. Cliohna twirled her fingers, and the pink trail formed a collar, just for a moment."

cl "Your desire is clear. But pride prevents you from giving it form. The world must always see the Hero of Karst, the castellan of Castle Bloodmeen, a general and warrior."

show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "So do not worry. I will require no public displays of your submission. The collar you will wear will be in your thoughts, not on your skin. Nobody besides us needs to know your true nature."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"He swallowed heavily. It was wrong, so wrong. What if it was all a long con just lower his guard, gain his trust so he would agree? Everything was possible in castle Bloodmeen. Could he really trust her?"

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro " You promise?"

"She tilted her head, waiting for him to continue. His fist tightened, he felt his fingernails break skin. It was foolish, he knew that. She would use this against him, use it to destroy him completely."
"But just once, he wanted to believe that something good could happen in this Gods' damned castle."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Promise me this is not just some ploy to ensure I support you in your endeavours."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

"She chuckled unexpectedly, the cheerful laugh breaking the heavy silence of the library."

if (all_actors['andras'].total_favors + all_actors['jezera'].total_favors) > 5:
    cl "And was your continued, temporary submission a mere ploy to get into my good graces, ensure I am adequately committed to your war?"
else:

    cl "And was your continued, temporary submission a mere ploy to get into my good graces, ensure I am sufficiently placated to turn a blind eye to your little power struggles with the twins?"

ro "I- what?"

cl "You are not the only one who feels out of place here, Rowan. I spent many evenings trying to decipher the true intent behind your words and actions. But now I know whats in your thoughts. And its {b}me{/b}."

"Again she twirled her fingers, sending the flames turning, into a small spiral of pink fire. Lethargic power started to seep out of it, robbing Rowan of the strength to look away. "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

cl "So put your worries to rest, Rowan. I promise the offer is sincere."

"His body felt heavy, but his mind remained clear. He could no longer think of any reasons to deny her - and his heart made its choice a long time ago."

ro "What do you want me to say?"

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "Whatever it is you always wanted to say to me. {b}*Speak your mind.*{/b}"

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"This time, the magic did not come barging in, forcing its way inside. Like an old friend, it knocked on the doors of his mind. A door that was no longer locked - but protocol demanded he invite him in, welcome to his house, and share everything he held inside."
"Like a calming mist, the hypnosis washed away everything Cliohna had no need for. Worries about the twins, Alexia, problems great and small. It reduced the world to just himself and the sorceress."
"Their own pocket paradise. If only for a moment."

show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro " Thank you, Cliohna. For everything."

"A warm glow enveloped his body, like a blanket. He closed his eyes and rested his head, for the first time in what felt like forever feeling at ease. Strangely, he could still see the sorceress and her spiral."

cl "You have only yourself to thank Rowan. It was your actions that brought us here. You yourself made that dream reality."

"He felt her touch his forehead, brushing his hair away. More magic whirled around him, seeping into him. He felt like this time, it would not leave, no matter what."

cl "I am glad youve chosen me. I know you have served many women in the past. The living saint Jezera"

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "And most importantly, Solansia. Youve devoted your life to protecting this wicked order shes created."

"Her hot breath tickled his cheek. He felt her lips brush against the tip of his nose, as her arms closed around him."

cl "But she was never worthy of your devotion, Rowan."
cl "From now on {b}I{/b} will be your Goddess."

"She sealed his fate with a deep kiss, that seemed to go forever. She pressed into him strongly, desiring to dominate him both physically and mentally."
"He let her. Gods, it felt so natural to have her be on top, it always did, and now accepting that fact came with a soft tingle of pleasure that filled his body from his toes to the tips of his fingers. A small reward, from the divine to a faithful."

show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Finally, the kiss broke, and he opened his eyes to see her sitting on him, her lips curled into a small smile."

cl "... And you will be {b}my{/b} champion. You will make {b}my{/b} dreams reality."
cl "Now, close your eyes again."

"She moved her hand over his eyes, and lower her voice so she could whisper seductively in his ear."

cl "I want to leave some surprises for our future Sessions."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "As you command My Goddess."

cl "Oh Rowan, the things well do together..."

"The glow grew in power, drowning his thoughts in soft pleasure. Slowly, his consciousness slipped away, lulled to sleep by the comforting warmth of Cliohnas embrace."

cl "Ah, but before I forget... One last thing."

scene black with fade
show cliohna happy behind black

cl "The safe word is paperwork."


$ cliohnasChampion = True
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('more_appropriate_profession', triggers="week_end", conditions=('alexiaJezObedient == True', "get_actor_job('alexia')!='maid'", "get_actor_job('alexia')!='none'",), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('francois_the_orc_chef', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 34','avatar.corruption < 31', 'all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31', 'all_actors["alexia"].relation >= 50',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('discovery_of_catacombs', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 34','avatar.corruption > 30', 'all_actors["alexia"].relation >= 30',), depends = ('resistance_futile',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

label more_appropriate_profession:

scene bg14 with fade

if get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding':
    show alexia breeding concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "A disgusting shambling mess marched down the hallway. That mess was Alexia. Her work uniform was absolutely covered in drider shit. It had even gotten into her hair."
    "The expression on her face matched the outfit. Disgust. Her nose twitched with the stench. This was going to take hours to clean up. Hours."
    "Draith had told her that someone needed to clean up the mess. But, how could he stutter so heavily when talking about the broken segment of the railing? It was too important to misspeak about."

elif get_actor_job('alexia')=='forge':
    show alexia forge concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "A figure, covered completely black from head to toe in coal soot, marched down the hallway, leaving a black trail in her wake. The figure was Alexia. Her entire body, work uniform, hair, face was covered in it."
    "The expression on her face matched the outfit. Supreme discomfort. Every so often, shed sneeze out dust. This was going to take hours to clean up. Hours."
    "Oh, Greyhide had been apologetic about it. Falling into the waste pit had been an accident. It almost made it hard for Alexia to maintain her rage. Almost."

elif get_actor_job('alexia')=='research_assistant':
    show alexia librarian concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "A figure in a burning uniform shambled down the hallway. The figure was Alexia. The fire was mostly out, but little embers remained on the uniform and even in her hair."
    "No real damage or scarring, but her outfit was mostly destroyed and shed need to do something about any singed hairs. Her expression matched her outfit. Annoyance."
    "This was the last time shed act as a spell test dummy for one of Cliohnas apprentices. Had the sorceress not acted fast, the damage might have been less trivial."
else:

    show alexia barmaid concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "A figure shambled down the hallway, covered in what had to be several layers of spilled liquid. Some of which certainly included vomit. The figure was Alexia. Every part of her outfit was a mess."
    "She has a facial expression to match her disheveled state. Exhaustion. The stink of alcohol radiated from her clothes and even her hair."
    "She hadnt had any herself. But, Indarah had suggested she serve the main group from a rowdy horde of dragons tail pirates whod stopped in. Indarah didnt want to be the one to serve them. She didnt say why."
    "The process had not been fun. As they got progressively more drunk, they got progressively more disgusting. It had been a nightmare shift, from which shed only just now returned."

"But, before Alexia could make her way to a much needed bath, someone stopped her in the hallway."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "I see you dressed to impress, Dove."



al "Oh no."

"Alexia tried to duck away as fast as she could. Her Mistress was the last person who she wanted to be seen by in this state."

al "Apologies, but I-"

"Jezera just giggled."

je "Dont be shy. Im a demoness and youre worried Ill recoil because youre icky. Im made of sterner stuff, darling."

"She put a hand on Alexias shoulder, not even caring one wit about what might get on her skin."

je "Youre having a bad time at work, arent you?"

al "I wouldnt know if Id say that"

je "Well, thats perfectly alright. How about we go somewhere and talk about it?"

scene bg9 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

al "I want to work as a maid, Rowan."

ro "Hrmmm?"

"Rowan looked up towards Alexia from the bed. Hed only returned from doing paperwork moments earlier."
"Alexias appearance showed little sign of her earlier mishaps. Thered been plenty of time to clean off. But, her anger had not cooled."

al "Im sick and tired of my current post. Its too stressful working there."
al "So, I was thinking about it earlier. The castle staff have a much easier time. Much less difficult. And Jezera largely makes sure no one harasses them."
al "So I want you to schedule me to work with the castle staff."

"Rowan put a hand to his head. Did he really have to think about this now? The day had been long and difficult for him. Alexias anger didnt quite have the visual punch that it had before her shower."

ro "Ill review your working arrangements in a week or two. We can see how your current job is-"

al "No. I want you to change my job, first thing in the morning."

menu:
    "Agree to Alexias demand":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        "Rowans head was killing him. He was the one who was supposed to place her for work. But, she clearly wanted to work somewhere else. Hadnt he been picking for her sake? Its not like it would seriously damage the function of the castle."
        "She was just one woman, after all."
        "Mainly though, he just wanted to escape this conversation. Alexia was in his face. She was angry. Rowan didnt know what to do."
        ro "Okay. Ill do it."
        ro "First thing in the morning, Ill go in and change your workplace assignment to the castle staff."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "His wife visibly brightened."
        al "You will?"
        ro "Having a big outing about it isnt worth it. If you want to work as a maid, that your choice. I wont get in the way."
        al "I-"
        al "Thank you, Rowan. You listened to me. Im sorry I lost my temper too."
        al "Im going to be much happier with work now. Youll see."
        "She leaned forward and planted a kiss on his cheek. Rowan groaned and put a hand to his temple."
        $ do_job_maid('alexia')

        return
    "Refuse.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
        ro "Alexia, you cant just come in here and demand that I change the castle schedules without sitting down to review. Ive spent the better part of months trying to beat this castle into shape."
        "Alexia held her ground with arms crossed."
        al "You do not know how terrible a day I had. I am your wife. I am telling you that I want to work as a maid with the castle staff."
        al "It upsets me when you dont listen to me."
        "The two held their ground, locking eyes with one another. This had not been their first fight of late. They were getting more adept at it."
        "Alexia really seemed, to Rowan, to mean it. If he held up on his refusal, Alexia would not be quick to forget this."
        menu:
            "Just agree.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                "Rowans head was killing him. He was the one who was supposed to place her for work. But, she clearly wanted to work somewhere else. Hadnt he been picking for her sake? Its not like it would seriously damage the function of the castle."
                "She was just one woman, after all."
                "Mainly though, he just wanted to escape this conversation. Alexia was in his face. She was angry. Rowan didnt know what to do."
                ro "Okay. Ill do it."
                ro "First thing in the morning, Ill go in and change your workplace assignment to the castle staff."
                show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                "His wife visibly brightened."
                al "You will?"
                ro "Having a big outing about it isnt worth it. If you want to work as a maid, that your choice. I wont get in the way."
                al "I-"
                al "Thank you, Rowan. You listened to me. Im sorry I lost my temper too."
                al "Im going to be much happier with work now. Youll see."
                "She leaned forward and planted a kiss on his cheek. Rowan groaned and put a hand to his temple."
                $ do_job_maid('alexia')

                return
            "Continue to refuse.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Youre never going to convince me this way. Im the one who makes the castle assignments. You agreed to it."
                ro "This entire outburst is making me want to change your job even less."
                al "..."
                "There were words on Alexias tongue. Rowan didnt hear them, but he knew they were there. But, those words never came out. Instead, came a different, more terse, answer."
                al "Fine. I understand."
                al "Dont forget what I asked for."
                hide alexia with moveoutleft
                "Without giving him another look, she turned on her heels and stormed out of the room. Rowan watched her go with a frown. He could still go after her. But, nothing short of telling her that hed give in would appease her now."
                "Rowan ran a hand through his hair."
                "Why couldnt she be obedient? Thats how shed always been back in Arthdale."
                $ change_relation('alexia', -10)

                return





label francois_the_orc_chef:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "...Are you even listening to me, Rowan?"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan nearly jumped out of his skin at the sound of Jezeras voice. Hed been working for so long that hed started daydreaming."
"Hed been thinking of Arthdale, of those precious years spent between the war and this new, hellish existence. Happy memories spent with Alexia in Arthdale spun with a whimsical flourish through his mind as he lost track of the relentless tedium of his labours."

ro "Y-yes!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Sorry, I got distracted."
ro "Please, continue you were saying something about this months goblin supply shipments?"

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Oh, nevermind. I suppose it is getting late. We can talk about this tomorrow."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "It seems even a Divine Hero needs a rest from time to time, hm?"

"Jezeras eyes went up and down his body with an appraiser's glint."

je "I suppose youve earned a break. Youve been at it for so {i}long{/i}, havent you, Rowan?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan pointedly ignored the caustic smile that built upon his captors lips. A beat passed. Then, her posture lowered to a shrug."

je "Very well. Another time, perhaps."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

"Rowan bowed to the Lady of Bloodmeen and made to leave, his footsteps echoing on the throne room floor. He stopped short when he heard Jezeras voice call out to him."

je "Oh, Rowan! I almost forgot: I have a surprise for you."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan didnt like surprises, least of all {i}Jezeras{/i} kind of surprises. He tensed in place, his hand palming the pommel of his sword. An old comfort."

ro "...What is it?"

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Oh dont be so sour, Rowan! You look like you swallowed a lemon."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "You should be excited. Its not often I reward someone for a job well done."
je "I read the latest reports."

"That was a surprise."

je "Were making more from our pre-existing revenue streams, and our new revenue streams are all doing well. This past year, youve essentially transformed the castles finances. A job well done."
je "I thought it was only appropriate that I reward a loyal servant for his good service."

"The demoness put a contemplative finger to her chin, her eyes alight with mischief."

je "Ive set aside a small stipend for you, to do with as you will."
je "You might not want to ask about where we got it though. It might not sit well with your delicate sensibilities."

"Rowan took her up on that advice."

scene bg27 with fade

"A few days later, Rowan stood at the head of a long table in one of the sumptuous dining halls in the castle, wrestling with the butterflies in his stomach. He paced back and forth upon the polished tile, his footsteps echoing in the empty room."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Where in the Planes of Chaos is he?"

"He couldnt afford to waste any more time on the surprise; Alexia would be here any minute."
"Rowan had heard that a traveling chef was crossing the wastes as part of a caravan that had stopped nearby. It had cost him an arm and a leg, but hed persuaded the chef to make a detour using most of Jezera's stipend."
"The mystery chef was known only by his first name moniker: Francois."
"Rowan himself had only communicated with the man via letter. But, he had the famous chef-cum-sommelier come to the castle for an exclusive meal. A treat to his loyal and loving wife."
"...but the chef was late."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"As if on cue a large, a gregarious fellow swept into the room. It took several seconds of staring for Rowan to process the fact that the large man in the white apron and tall toque hat was an Orc."

fran "Allo!"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

fran "It is I, {i}Francois{/i}! Ze gourmet of yo dreams! "

$ franName = "Francois"

fran "And yo wifeys dreams too, eh? Ah ha ha ha ha!"

"Rowans squinted so tightly he looked like his eyes were closed."

ro "{i}Y-youre{/i} Francois?!"

fran "But o course! Can thou not see a masta o his craft when thou sees one?"

"The Orc flourished like a preening magician after a stunning performance, grinning at Rowan with a face full of fangs."
"Had this all just been some horrible prank on Jezeras part? Rowan spun his head about in anxious pivots, searching the room for some sign of trickery."

ro "Uh I-I guess not?"

fran "Then don worry ya noggin and get to nommin! My meals are to {i}die{/i} for, thou shalt see for yo self!"

"His accent was a curious blend of an Orcs brutish linguism, mixed with a peasants idea of blueblood speak. Rowan was taken aback by his seeming fluency with the peculiar dialect."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Look, can you just will the food be ready on time?"

fran "Not ta worry young masta, thou art in good hands! Just sit thouself down and Ill be back in a fort-minute!"

"The nonsensical Orc boomed with laughter and sped off towards the kitchens. He was gone before Rowan realized what the supposed chef had just said to him. Hed just arrived, but he said the food would be done in a fort-minute?"
"A fort-minute? Like a fortnight, but in minutes?"
"{i}...The food would be ready in fourteen minutes?!{/i}"

scene bg27 with fade

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"After a few more minutes of anxious worry, Alexia appeared."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Seeing her again, even after such a brief time apart brought a childlike grin to Rowans face."

ro "Alexia"

"Shed dressed in her green outfit, her hair done up just as hed remembered it during their days together in Arthdale. She smiled at him in that wonderful way of hers, standing in the entryway with her arms behind her like some shy maiden at a festival."

al "Hello, darling."

"Her eyes trailed past him, to the long dining table festooned with intricate table settings, red silk napkins and garish silver cutlery."
"The sumptuous table settings had once belonged to a Rosarian noble whose estates had been confiscated by the Twins. It was far more than the two of them would need, but Rowan had paid to impress. Her green eyes lit up."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

al "Is all this for me?"

"Rowan couldnt contain a cocky smile."

ro "For us."

al "Oh Rowan, you shouldnt have!"

"He extended his hand to her. Alexia took it, flashing him a toothy smile as he led her like a Lady of the Court to her seat at the head of the table. She giggled at his exaggerated formality."
"Rowan pulled closer to her, putting her hand on his shoulder and draping his arm around her waist. She reciprocated, leaning in so that they were face to face with each other."

show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve

al "...Whats the occasion, my darling?"

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

ro "Cant a man do something nice for his beloved from time to time?"

"He kissed her. Their lips met and for a long moment they forgot the world around them. At last Alexia pulled away, smirking."

al "Mmmm, I wouldnt mind it if you made a habit out of this."

ro "Make it worth my while, and I just might."

"He decided it would be best not to mention the moral costs of a dinner like tonight."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

al "Tease!"

"Alexia eagerly took her seat at the head, with Rowan pulling the chair back for her before taking his place to her direct left."

al "So, whats on the menu for this evening?"

ro "Ah well, to be honest it's kind of a mystery to me as well."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind black

al "Hm?"

ro "I hired a special chef from outside the Castle for us to enjoy. But hes... uh-"


scene cg618 with fade
pause 3

"As if on cue, the ridiculous Orcish chef flounced into the room, bearing two massive platters on the palms of his oversized green hands."

scene cg619 with fade
pause 3

fran "Ha ha! Dis dinner is {i}served{/i}!"

scene cg618 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace shocked behind cg618
show rowan necklace shock behind cg618
pause 1.5

al "O-{i}oh{/i}! It's an Orc."

fran "Course Is an Orc, blind lady! Does I look like a wee-skinny Elf to thou?"
fran "Dis Orc is Francois! The greatest Chef in all Solanse!"

"Alexia turned to Rowan with a blank look of confusion. Rowan shrugged."

fran "Worry not pretty lady, thou art in the {i}best{/i} o hands!"

"He pirouetted in place once he reached the two and placed the platters before them. Rowan was astonished at the heat radiating off of the plate how had the Orc managed to prepare a full meal so quickly?"
"The reason became obvious when he lifted the covers and revealed the hideous looking slop beneath. It looked like a heap of indecipherable gelatinous mush, caked in the color of boiled-spinach green."

fran "Tis an old Orcish specialty. Darkwood Goulash. Yo taste buds will thank me! {i}Ha ha{/i}!"

"Interspersed between the vaguely-meat textured broth were hints of yellow and orange carrots and corn? Rowan desperately hoped that that was the case. The food looked more venomous than scrumptious."

fran "Dig in! Da second course is on its way!"

"The Orc swept his large hand across the tops of their food like a ships sail to clear the steam, then bowed and retreated."
"Rowan and Alexia exchanged a look, their shared worry at the dreadful looking meal causing matching awkward smiles to spread across their faces."

show rowan necklace neutral behind cg618

ro "-Like I was trying to say."

show rowan necklace concerned behind cg618

ro "I hired a chef, but hes"

show alexia 2 necklace happy behind cg618

al "Not what you expected?"

show rowan necklace happy behind cg618

ro "Is it that obvious?"

"The couple laughed. Horrifying food aside, it was good to share an intimate moment like this together. Theyd had too few of these simple pleasures since coming to Castle Bloodmeen."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind cg618

"Alexia - ever the brave one - took the first, hesitant bite. She spun her fork into the yielding food, surprised at how it stuck like gelatin to the teeth of the utensil. She brought it up to her lips and took a delicate nibble."

al "..."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked behind cg618

al "...Rowan, you have to try this!"

"Rowan quirked an eyebrow. Was it really that good, or was his dearly-beloved wife leading him on as punishment for his culinary sin?"
"He had little choice in the matter. He {i}had{/i} been the one to hire Francois, after all. Steeling himself, Rowan took a bite of the noxious-looking food. "
"Scintillating flavor burst across his stunned taste buds like wildfire. The food was earthy, but savory, full of spices and sauces whose origin were as ambiguous as the chef who made the dish."
"Alexia had a second bite in her mouth before Rowan could finish chewing his first. She let out an appreciative gasp of pleasure."

show alexia 2 necklace happy behind cg618
show rowan necklace happy behind cg618

al "{i}Mmh{/i}, its so good!"

ro "Kharos take me, it really is."

"Alexias fork shot out in front of Rowans face. She waggled it back and forth as she chewed."

al "{i}Mmmph mmph{/i} no cursing at the dinner table!"

"The playful twinkle in her eye made Rowan smile. He took her fork-hand by the wrist and nabbed the food still hanging off of it with his mouth."

al "Hey!"

"She wrenched her wrist away, but the damage was done. Rowan savored his victory with a long, deliberate swallow."

ro "Mmm delicious."

al "Youre lucky you married such a forgiving wife, Rowan. A noble lady wouldnt stand for such scandal."

ro "A shame then that you werent born a noble, darling. I guess youll just have to suffer me instead. "

"They laughed. Alexias took another savory bite as she fluttered her eyelashes at him. Her warm smile alone made Francois cooking worth every copper."
"An hour passed as Francois brought meal after bafflingly-tasty meal to them. Each one more hideous looking than the last, yet they were all delectable in an exotic sort of way. By the end both of them were stuffed."

scene bg27 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

fran "Was mah food not the *mwah* tastiest?"

"Francois mimed kissing his fingers then threw it out into the air in an energetic rush."

al "It was amazing!"

ro "Thank you, Francois. You did an excellent job."

fran "Ha ha! O course I did! I am {i}Francois{/i}, after all! Ze quality is in ze name!"
fran "And thou two! Such a loving couple! Such a fine pair!"
fran "They say mah meals are more filling than a feast, and more {i}potent{/i} than a love potion. Perhaps it shall grant you two stamina in ze sack as well, eh?"

"Rowan cleared his throat awkwardly, and Alexia blushed beet red. This only seemed to amuse the eccentric chef."

fran "{i}Ah{/i} ha ha ha ha!"
fran "I shall take mah leave of thou lovebirds. A thousand blessings to your tastebuds, and tell all you know that your finest meal came on ze day you met {i}Francois{/i}!"

"Francois bid them farewell with a theatrical flourish and swept from the room, leaving the two to marvel in the aftermath of such a colorful character."

al "This was wonderful, Rowan."

ro "I am glad I could provide, darling."

menu:
    "Invite her to bed":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump francoisSex
    "Escort her back to the room.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan had enjoyed himself this evening, but all good things must come to an end. Alexia was yawning, and it was obvious she would last much longer."
        ro "Shall I escort you to your room, Milady?"
        "Alexia giggled and extended her hand."
        al "Thank you, darling."
        scene bg14 with fade
        "They walked hand in hand through the castle halls, chatting about nothing and just enjoying one anothers presence."
        "There was joy in their voices, but in many ways it was forced. Removed from the warm atmosphere and laughing Orc chef, a silent pall fell upon them both."
        "For all the fun theyd had, for all the happiness theyd shared, they were still prisoners in this place. Even the meal itself had been paid with the blood of others."
        "Alexia fell silent as they neared the bedroom."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        al "Rowan"
        ro "Yes?"
        al "Do you ever get the feeling that youre living in a dream?"
        al "All that food, all that fun"
        al "Were living in a gilded cage."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan didnt know how to respond to that. Nor to the searching look Alexia gave him when she looked at him with sad eyes."
        "He sighed, wrapping his arm around her as they came to the door of the bedroom."
        ro "We can only do what we can, beloved."
        "She rested her head against his shoulder. They stood there, comforting each other as husband and wife for a long moment."
        al "...I know, Rowan. I just wish we could do better."
        return

label francoisSex:

"Channeling his inner romantic, Rowan shot bedroom eyes at his beloved wife."

ro "You look beautiful this evening, beloved."

al "Why thank you, darling."

show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "You know I dont believe Francois prepared dessert to go with the meal."

show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve

ro "Oh? Did you have something particular in mind?"

"Alexia took Rowans hand and squeezed it, pulling him out of his chair. The corniness of the line was almost a game unto itself."

al "I might have a few ideas."

ro "Then lead on, my darling."

"Giggling, the two retired for the evening to their shared bedroom."


scene cg670 with fade
pause 1
show cg671 with dissolve
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg671
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg671
pause 3

"No sooner had they closed the door to the bedroom than Alexia had Rowan up against the wall. She kissed him, pressing close as she clung to his chest with his hands. Rowan encircled her with his arms, holding his beloved wife tight as if desperate to let her slip through his fingers."
"At last they pulled away from each other, their lungs empty of breath and their eyes smouldering."

al "Tonight was wonderful."

"Her earnest tone and honest expression belied the heavy blush on her cheeks. She smiled."

al "You really are good to me, Rowan."

if alexiaThreesomeStormout or raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    al "At least, as good as anyone can be in this terrible place."
else:

    al "I know it isnt easy to be either."

"He chuckled, running his hands down her hips before groping at her ass."

ro "I have a lot of incentive to be."

"Alexia let out a low, sexual coo. She peeled his jacket off, then his shirt, her hands spreading across his bare chest as if kneading clay. Her slender fingers tugged at the buckle of his trousers."

al "Let me be good to you."

"She led him by his belt to the bed, backing up with sultry steps until she was butting up against it. With a wink she undid the straps of her shirt, exposing her pale breasts."
"Rowan helped her with her skirt, peeling them down off her hips with his thumbs, till she was naked."
"It was marvelous how she could still excite him. Nearly a decade spent together had not dampened their romance in the slightest. He was hard beneath his trousers, and her searching fingers found purchase against his length."

al "I want to try something"

"Rowan smirked at her embarrassed tone and heavy blush."

al "Lie back on the bed."

"He did as he was bid, reclining on the bed as she peeled his leggings off of him. She crawled up between his legs, pausing to plant a long kiss upon the head of his penis before continuing forward. Soon they were face to face again."

ro "My, wasnt that ambitious?"

"She laughed and lightly slapped his cheek."

al "Shut up! Youre just making it harder to go through with."

"They kissed again. Alexia pulled close, her nipples rubbing in pleasant circles on his chest. She moaned as he ran his fingers through her hair."
"Smiling down at him, Alexia pulled away. For a second Rowan was confused, but then the nature of her maneuvering became obvious."
"She pivoted in place atop him, spinning around so her ample ass was in his face. He felt rather than saw her fingers take hold of his dick, and then a wet, warm sensation as her lips touched down on his cockhead."


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"She leaned her hips back, and suddenly all Rowan could see was her wet slit staring back at him."

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pause 3

"He took the gift that was offered to him, leaning up with his face to roughly make out with his wifes pussy. He groaned into her crotch when he felt her head bob on his cock."
"The pair began a rough back and forth, licking and sucking one another in a friendly competition to see who could make the other cum fist."
"Alexia gasped when Rowans tongue tickled her clit. She got back at him by cupping his balls, her hands moving with expert ministrations across the skin of his cock that wasnt buried in her mouth."
"Rowan riposted, using his fingers to spread her pussy lips wide as he sucked her nectar directly from the source. Alexia let out a muffled cry as Rowans fingers dived deep into her dripping delta."
"Not to be outdone, Alexia got daring. Using his hips for leverage, she thrust her head down, deepthroating him in a single move that nearly stole the breath from his lungs."
"Her throat was a vice, wet and warm, with the wriggling from her tongue lathering his dick in saliva. He dove nose-first into her cunt, swirling his tongue around as he heard Alexia squirm and gasp and drip onto his face."
"They both stopped their oral attack at almost the same moment. Breathless, Alexia sat up off his face and glanced over her shoulder at him. There was a moment of mutual understanding, and then she crawled forward."


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"Randy, horny, driven wild by their partners expert attention, Rowan and Alexia moved almost as one on the bed. Alexia positioned herself above Rowans dick at the same time he aligned it to her wet pussy."
"She sank down on him, and just like that they were fucking."

scene francoissex with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind francoissex
pause 3

"She moved with a particular feminine sway, bouncing atop his cock as she balanced herself with her hands and feet."
"Rowan loved the little details: the feminine curl of her spine, her long red hair draping down her back like fire. Alexia moved slowly, but with energetic zeal atop him. "
"The soft, wet {i}slaps{/i} of their genitalia coming together added a lovely staccato to the tight, warm sensation of her clamping down on his prick."

al "Mmmh, {i}Rowan{/i}."

"The way she said his name made him smile, made him drift for a brief moment back to happier days spent as youthful puppy-lovers under the elms of Arthdale. How far astray life had taken them from that simple place. But despite everything, at least {i}they{/i} had stayed the same."
"He took his wifes naked body by the hips, pulling her deeper into his thrust. She gasped, tilting her head back to look at him with heavy-lidded eyes."
"Rowan planted a rough {i}spank{/i} on her plump behind, causing Alexia to tense and let out a yelp of surprise. Her pussy tightened around him, nearly driving Rowan to orgasm."
"She cast a heated glance back in Rowans direction. Far from being provoked by his cheeky strike, she let out a heated moan. Kharos take him, he loved this woman."

scene francoissex2 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind francoissex2
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind francoissex2
pause 1.5

"They picked up the pace, Alexia bouncing atop him with a hefty weight as Rowan took her by the hips and drove her downwards. Their romantic lovemaking turned into a hot, wet fuck. "
"Rowan began to take deep inhales from his nose as the rising tide of his pleasure built to a thundering crescendo. Alexia, his beloved, let out a cry and bottomed out on him, rolling her ass atop his waist as an orgasm shuddered up her spine."

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"He grunted and thrust and came, his balls clenching as he unloaded himself inside of her. All their love, all their affection and mutual attraction culminated in this final, exemplary sensation."
"He kissed the back of her shoulder as he came, leaning up and wrapping his arms around her stomach as they clung to each other on the bed. Alexias breath came out in great gouts as he held her tight, a subtle promise of protection in his enshrouding embrace."

al "Oh Rowan."

"Her quiet whisper of his name made him smile. He let out a pleasured breath as the last of his cum shot into her."

ro "I hope you enjoyed the meal, my darling."

"She looked back at him over her shoulder, taking his cheek in hand and pushing her lips against his own. Alexia planted a soft peck on his lips, then went in for a longer one."
"For a brief moment, they forgot the world around them: the twins, the castle, the accursed necklaces around their necks."
"After several seconds of intimate contact, the two came up for air breathless once more. The woman of Rowans dreams smiled at him in the sexual afterglow of their lovemaking. Alexia stroked his cheek."

al "More than you know, beloved."
al "I love you, Rowan Blackwell."

ro "I love you too, Alexia Blackwell."

$ change_favor('jezera', 1)
$ change_relation('alexia', 5)
return





label discovery_of_catacombs:

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Another day, another tedious shift working in the castle. Alexia had grown increasingly weary of the backbreaking work."
"All things considered though, she supposed it could be worse."

if alexiaWulump == True:
    "After all, there were far worse things lurking in the depths of the castle. And the Twins were not above throwing those who displeased them in the darkness to join them."
    "She shivered."

"Alexia headed to work, traversing the now-familiar hallways of the castle with ease. Despite the dreadful reputation of the place, the decor could at times be surprisingly homey."
"Take for example the hall she was in now. It was decorated with sumptuous red carpeting, warm colorful tapestries on the walls, even a full suit of ceremonial armour standing sentinel against the wall."
"Despite everything Alexia found herself smiling. Perhaps her circumstances were difficult, but at least she could take pleasure in the little things in-"

statue "{i}Wuuuuuh!{/i}"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia nearly jumped out of her skin at the sound of air whooshing by her. She turned to see what looked like the armoured statue {i}groaning{/i} at her."

al "{i}Aaah!{/i} What in the flaming Planes of Chaos is that?!"

"She froze like a hare whod caught sight of a wolf in the brush. The hair on the back of her neck stood on end. She stared wide-eyed at the motionless statue for a long moment, but nothing happened."

al "Um, hello?"

"There was no answer. As far as she could tell the suit of armour was just that: a hollow suit of armour. She took a tentative step forward."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

al "Solansia preserve me, if this is another one of Andras tricks..."

"She reached out a tentative hand and brushed her finger across the statues metal chest plate. Nothing happened."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "...Am I dreaming? I definitely heard something."

quest "{i}Wuuuuuh!{/i}"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "{i}Aaah!{/i}"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "...Wait, thats not the statue. Its coming from {i}behind{/i} the statue!"

"Alexia craned her head to look around the statue, but found nothing lurking behind it but the wall. She blinked in confusion."

"Now determined to discover the source of the strange sound, Alexia felt around the edges of the wall. She stopped when her fingers ran across a strange divot near where the stone gave way to wood paneling."

al "Wait"

"Her fingers found the edge line and moved upwards. She could feel the heavy flow of air drifting across her fingertips."
"Moving farther up, she was shocked to discover the strange divot went all the way around like the frame of a doorway."

al "This is a fake wall!"

"Now curious to the point of adventurous, Alexia put her shoulder against the false wall and pushed. It gave way with little difficulty. Pivoting on an axis to swing open silently."
"The fake wall opened into a narrow tunnel. It was dark and dimly lit, but she could just make out light in the distance."
"Alexia looked around the deserted hallway with furtive worry, feeling very much like a toddler caught with her hand in the pastry basket. She probably wasnt supposed to go in there wherever there led to."

scene bg58 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"But curiosity got the better of her. With many a backwards glance she walked into the tunnel, her shoes echoing with every step."
"The tunnel led quickly to more tunnels and more tunnels after that. It got to the point that Alexia made sure to double back every so often to remember where shed been."
"She was moving through the innards of Bloodmeen castle, that much was clear. The muffled sounds of voices on the other sides of the walls, as well as thumping footsteps from passers-by told her so."
"Many of the passages were blocked by large rocks and assorted barricades, lit with strange tunes and markings that Alexia couldnt make heads or tails of."

if alexia_knows_magic == True:
    "She peered closer, examining the magic glyphs the way Cliohna had taught her."
    "None of the simple runes Sorceress had shown her in her studies looked anything like the complex geomantic web that covered these stones."
    "Whoever had placed them was a powerful magician, the magic contained therein equally so."
    "Bloodmeen had been home to many such sorcerers over the centuries. Best to steer clear of things she didnt understand."

"The tunnels led in all directions, honeycombing the length and breadth of Bloodmeen. The sound of activity was all around her, and Alexia became more and more convinced that they could lead {i}anywhere{/i}."
"Something told her that she could even reach the Twins chambers... if she was determined enough to find them."
"Doors, ladders and false panels were everywhere, streaming in faded light through the cracks. Despite the dimness, it was always light enough to see. Magic was at work here, that much was clear."
"Some of the larger tunnels sloped downwards. Following her instincts, Alexia took one of these routes far into the inner depths. She descended so deep that the walls began to grow moist, the air heavy."
"At one point the floor leveled out, turning temporarily from stone into a long, metal grating."
"Some strange smell wasted up from the bottomless pit, a foul stench that smelled like a disturbing amalgamation of rotten eggs and sulfur."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia heard strange slithering sounds arising from beneath her. Her heart crept up into her throat."

if alexiaWulump != True:
    "Something about the musky smell made Alexia shiver. Whatever the thing lurking beneath her feet was, she probably didnt want to lay eyes on it."
else:

    "A chill ran down her spine. This smell, noxious and oppressive, was the same one shed smelled while confined in the dungeons with that monstrous creature, the Wallump. Sulfur, mixed with rotten eggs. She suppressed a gag."
    "There was no mistaking it. She was near the Dungeons."

"It had been hours since shed started her unexpected sojourn into the hidden tunnels, and it was getting harder and harder to retrace her steps. Having pushed her luck as far as she dared, Alexia decided to retreat."
"The discovery was monumental in scope. These tunnels were frightening, claustrophobic and strange."
"...And might prove to be extremely useful, should someone have need of them."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan was just polishing off the last letter of the day in his office when his wife - of all people - burst into the room."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with moveinleft

al "Rowan, you must come with me, immediately!"

ro "Why, whats happened? Is everything all right?"

al "Quickly!"

"And just like that his dearest wife left the room in a rush. Rowan scratched his head for a moment before letting out a sigh. He put away his paper and quill and moved to follow her."

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "{i}Now{/i} will you tell me what all the fuss is about?"

al "Hold on, were almost there."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowans brow tightened. It wasnt like his wife to pull him away from work like this."
    "Had something happened to her? Was there some new threat? The last thing either of them needed was more trouble."
else:

    "Rowan let out a condescending sigh. Alexia had an unfortunate habit of finding new - and increasingly {i}stupid{/i} - ways of getting herself into dangerous situations. It tried his patience."
    "Perhaps it was just a side effect of spending the whole day pouring over monotonous military details in his office, but Rowan found it hard to take her trivial affairs seriously."
    "Instead of focusing on her words, he idly watched the sway of her hips as she walked."

"Alexia brought him before an innocuous looking suit of armour standing in an empty hall. She gestured at it, as if expecting him to respond."

ro "...Its a suit of armour."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve

al "Cant you hear it?"

ro "Hear what?"

"Alexia let out a melodramatic sigh and approached the statue. Reaching past it, she shoved at the wall with her shoulder. "

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"To his astonishment, wall gave way, revealing a crack in the wall that led into darkness."

ro "What what {i}is{/i} that?"

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

al "It's a whole network of tunnels!"

if week < 60:
    ro "{i}Inside{/i} the castle?!"
    "Alexia grinned at him like a child showing off a secret hiding place."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    al "Im uh not sure. I spent the whole day in there, but I didnt reach the end."
    al "Theres dozens of tunnels down there, maybe even hundreds. Im pretty sure they run all the way down the mountain."
    ro "But how is this possible? The Twins have never mentioned anything about this!"
    if all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 5:
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
        al "I dont know, m-maybe Master Andras forgot to mention it?"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Andras wouldnt just forget about a detail like this."
        "The Twin was many things, but subtle wasnt one of them. Given his brute force approach to most problems, it was unlikely that he knew about this. Rowan had a hard time conceiving of the red giant skulking about in the tunnels."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    elif all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > 5:
        al "Hmm, it {i}would{/i} be very much like Mistress Jezera to withhold this kind of information from you."
        al "Perhaps she didnt think it relevant to your job as her general?"
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "A fair point..."
        "Jezera might well be aware of this unexpected network. If so, Rowan wouldnt be surprised if shed already utilized it to her own, uncertain ends."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    else:
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        al "Well"
        al "Maybe they dont have to know?"
        "Rowan had to blink a few times to process what she was saying."
        ro "I suppose they dont, do they?"
        "The couple shared a long look, mutual understanding underscoring the treasonous thought."
else:

    "Rowan stopped short. Had Alexia managed to stumble upon the tunnels that Jezera had shown him? His mind swirled with the possibilities of having a reliable entrance to the extensive labyrinth."
    "He decided to play dumb."
    ro "A tunnel?"
    al "More than just a tunnel, Rowan. {i}Lots{/i} of them, running through the whole castle!"
    "She definitely had stumbled onto Jezeras network. Rowan suppressed a satisfied smile."
    ro "How deep does it go?"
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    al "Im uh not sure. I spent the whole day in there, but I didnt reach the end."
    al "Theres dozens of tunnels down there, maybe even hundreds. Im pretty sure they run all the way down the mountain."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "It seems weve stumbled upon a mystery."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Can you show me what you found?"

"Alexia nodded, slipping into the tunnels confines like a practiced cave spelunker. Rowan smirked and moved to follow."

scene bg58 with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Side by side, husband and wife traversed the narrow corridors and dim light of the hidden tunnel network. True to her word, Alexia led him through a dizzying series of switchbacks and forks between tunnels."
"It was a marvel she could find her way at all. Even an experienced tracker like Rowan struggled to keep straight all the directions they could go. It became rapidly apparent that she had not been speaking in hyperbole: the tunnels ran through every nook and cranny of the Castle."
"Hidden gaps in the ceiling revealed peeping holes in bedrooms for prying eyes to spy upon. Several of the hallways were blocked up by hard to move decorations. Rowan tested a few, finding himself suddenly in different parts of the castle entirely."
"The sound of voices through the walls followed them everywhere, the rough thud of footsteps above their heads followed by trailing dust indicating how close they were to the Castles denizens."
"This was more than a token discovery, this could change everything albeit not immediately."

ro "Kharos take me, if only wed known about this sooner..."

al "The entrances are well hidden. Not to mention many of the halls are blocked off. Who knows how many openings like this there are?"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowans mind raced with the possibilities this glut of information afforded him. Assuming he could keep the Twins in the dark about this particular discovery, he had a near-limitless access to the secrets of Bloodmeen."
    "Alexia had given him a gift that Rowan had been starved of since coming to Bloodmeen: information he could use to his advantage."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "She made to continue downwards into the farther depths, but Rowan caught her wrist."
    ro "Ive seen enough for one day."
    ro "But thank you. You did a great job in finding this for me."
    "Alexias eyes filled with pride. Rowan leaned forward and planted a chaste kiss on her lips. She smiled shyly at him."
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    al "Im happy to help you in whatever small way I can, beloved."
    ro "This was more than a small help, darling."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I dont want to get high hopes just yet. Maybe the Twins know about this place, and simply never told us about it."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "But this has the potential to change things in a big way, if we play our cards right."
    ro "Come on, we have spent enough time down here today. The last thing we want is for people to start asking questions about where weve been."
    "Together, hand in hand, Rowan and Alexia picked their way back to the original entrance, armed with new knowledge about Castle Bloodmeen."
    $ catacombsKnowledge = True

    return
else:

    "Rowans calculating mind took in this new detail like a spider spinning its web. Knowledge was more valuable than gold, and his beloved wife had just inadvertently stumbled onto a dragons hoard."
    show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "She made to continue downwards into the farther depths, but Rowan caught her wrist."
    ro "Ive seen enough for one day."
    if all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 5 or all_actors["alexia"].flags["jezera_influence"] > 5:
        jump catacombsEnd
    else:
        menu:
            "Grope her.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump catacombsSex
            "Send her on her way.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump catacombsEnd

label catacombsEnd:

ro "You did an excellent job finding this for me."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

al "Of course, Rowan. I just hope it helps."

"{i}More than you know{/i}. He thought to himself."

ro "It has. Thank you for bringing my attention to this."
ro "Come on, we have spent enough time down here today. The last thing we want is for people to start asking questions about where weve been."

"Together, Rowan and Alexia picked their way back to the original entrance, armed with new knowledge about Castle Bloodmeen."

$ catacombsKnowledge = True

return


label catacombsSex:

scene cg577 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg577
pause 3

"Rowan stepped into her personal space. Alexia tensed, sensing immediately her mates sudden shift in demeanor. He moved as if to hug her, but his hands went down to knead at her ass instead."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "Alexias gave a nervous smile, watching the predatory look build in his eyes. Rowan grinned."
    "She was so delicate, this little guileless dove. It was amusing to watch her squirm, to see her try to maintain her dignity in the face of his amorous attention. His probing fingers sank into the fabric of her pants, and she gasped."
    "She wasnt fooling anyone."
else:

    "Alexias eyebrow raised, a sly smile growing on her lips as she reasoned out her husband's intentions."
    "She bit her lip, her hands running down his chest as she let out a low moan."
    al "Something on your mind, Rowan?"

ro "Turn around, darling. I want to reward you for your efforts."

"Alexia did as she was bid, heeding her submissive instincts. Her shoulders narrowed as she huddled into herself."
"Rowan settled his hands upon her, clenching them in a possessive manner. He often forgot how much smaller than him she was, how frail and dainty her frame."
"His fingers were mere inches from her slender neck. It was a delicate game, holding so close that it almost felt like he was choker her...yet not quite moving his fingertips that last bit forward. There was eroticism in that gap. She was in his power, and he could do whatever he wanted with her."
"It was a morbid thought, but not one considered with any serious malice or intent. She was his beloved wife, his {i}mate{/i}. If there was anything he was willing to sacrifice for to protect, it would be her."
"Still the thought of holding such power over her, of physical dominance and giving in to the illogical, bestial urge was strangely captivating."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "Innocent little Alexia tilted her head back, her uncertain eyes meeting his own as he stared back at her with avaricious lust."
    "He ran his fingers down her slender back, and she quivered, bending forward ever so slightly in quiet acceptance of her place beneath him."
    "Perhaps it was her pliant meekness that pleased Rowan the most: the low-key subservience to his every whim, hidden beneath a pretense of purity and wifely duty. It made for an oddly stimulating juxtaposition: the blushing maid who played the willing whore."
    "...or perhaps it was the opposite. The time had come to test the theory."
else:

    "Alexia craned her neck back, leaning flush against Rowans body. She winked at him, grinding her ass against his crotch as her hands dropped limp to her sides to let him do as he willed with her."
    "She must have read his movements, the little minx. For when she pulled against him, she bared her throat like a defeated beast of the forest offering submission. Rowans fingers trailed gently across her neck, and she let out a soft sigh."
    "{i}The whore knows what I intend to do{/i}. Rowan thought. The mood in the room became all the more electrified from the realization."
    "She had grown in their time in the castle, that much was certain. Like a sinful flower she has bloomed into this new, wondrous creature: always ready to push the boundaries, to take chances."
    "She had become his willing plaything."

"A wicked idea built in Rowans head. Alexia was his most loyal companion, the one person in his life who trusted him without question, who would follow him to the deepest pit of the six hells."
"Maybe he could push that boundary, see how deep the Well really was."
"He ran his hand down her side, taking hold of her hip. His other hand seized her by the scruff of the neck, and she let out a surprised yelp."

scene cg578 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg578
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg578
pause 3

ro "Bend over. Up against the wall."

"Alexia let out a shuddering breath, her body moving without question as her dominant partner asserted his superiority."
"She planted her hands on the wall, bending forward so her ass was out."
"She was wearing that frilly green dress again. That wouldnt do. If they were to submit to their most primal urges, {i}nothing{/i} should separate them."
"Rowan planted a hard {i}spank{/i} upon her ass, reaching down and without preemption pulling her dress up, exposing her panties."
"Alexia shivered, but remained still. Something wordless had passed between them, and she was frozen by his commanding physicality."
"Rowan made short work of her underwear, ripping the dress up off her head and tossing it aside. Alexia cast her gaze back at him, her eyes lidded and her breath short. She was already wet, the randy slut."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "A loud {i}thump{/i} above them caused the couple to jump in place. Alexia cast a worried glance back at Rowan."
    al "W-we shouldnt do this here. We could get caught!"
    "Her fear was palpable, but so was her excitement. She truly didnt want them to be discovered but what was the harm in toying with her?"
    "Rowans lips curled into a dark smile. He stepped into her personal space, spreading her asscheek with one hand and dipping two fingers deep into her pussy in one stroke."
    ro "Good. Let them listen."
else:

    "The distant sound of voices echoing down from above them gave Alexia pause."
    "She turned her head back to look at him, her eyes aflame. She lifted a finger to her lips, breathing out a silent {i}Shh{/i}."
    "Rowan knew a whores lie when he saw one. Her fear was just a minstrels show. She {i}wanted{/i} them to be discovered; the sheer taboo of it excited her."
    "A shame. Rowan was tempted to indulge her, but he still had practical use for this place."
    ro "Lets play a game: see if you can hold your tongue, beloved."
    "He jammed twin fingers into her cunt, wriggling about her insides like a puppeteers manipulations."

"Rowan didnt wait for her surprised gasp to finish. He began thrusting his fingers in and out of her, curling the digits like a spiders crawling toes against her insides."
"Alexia cried out, muffling her mouth with a hand as the sound of footsteps echoed above their head. Indistinct voices could be heard, echoing beneath the floorboards."

al "{i}Mmph!{/i}"

"The lewd sounds emanating from her cunt were sweeter than a harpischords tune to Rowans ears. He bent down, gripping a fistful of her hair as he continued his merciless fingering."
"Rowan leaned his lips to her ear, whispering as her warm insides clenched and jelled against him."

ro "I know just what you need, slut."

"Alexia gasped and shook her head, keeping her mouth covered."

ro "If you can say my name without squealing darling, Ill make sure you dont make a peep while Im fucking your brains out."

al "{i}Nngh!{/i}"

"Oh! She clenched up at that. The innocent little village girl routine was more of a front than hed thought. He clenched his fingers in her silky hair."

ro "{i}Say{/i} it. Say my name without screaming it, and maybe Ill let you look me in the eyes when I thank you for finding this place."

"He let go of her hair, reaching around to pull her hand from her lips. She let out a low, feminine whine as his fingers pushed and pulled and twisted within her."

al "R-{i}rowan{/i}!"

scene cg579 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg579
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg579
pause 3

"Rowan smiled. She was ready."
"Without a word he hooked his arms under her waist, lifting her bodily and spinning her around, plopping her down face to face with him."
"Her eyes were like jade dragonfire, she huddled into Rowans chest, her body warm to the touch, shivering with feminine excitement."
"Rowan reached his hand up, caressing her throat with his fingers before gently tilting her chin to look up at him."

ro "Are you ready to accept my gratitude?"

"Breathless, she nodded. It was all the invitation he needed."

"Like the snapping string of a bow pulled beyond its apex, Rowan let loose. He shoved Alexia backwards, pinning her to the wall with his weight."
"She let out a surprised gasp, but he did not grant her time to recover. He lifted her up into the air, forcing her to straddled his waist as he threw one of her legs over his shoulder, spreading her thighs apart while keeping her at eye level."
"His free hand darted out, encircling her throat in a light grip. Her breath caught short, but he did not tighten his grasp, nor close the windpipe completely."
"They held there for half a breath, the two staring deep into one anothers eyes."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "Alexias blush deepened. She relaxed into his grip, her wide, green gaze holding firm to his."
    "She trusted him; the innocent little dove really did trust him. Rowan smirked."
    "Whatever else could be said for his beloved, Alexia was brave. Many would have shied away from the intensity of the moment, but she faced it with dignified grace."
else:

    "Alexias eyes filled with list. She shot back a teasing smirk, bending a coquettish eyebrow upwards."
    "{i}Is that all?{/i} She mouthed, insolence and amusement flowing across her face in equal measures."
    "Rowan chuckled. Here he was, worried that she would be afraid, and the randy wench was begging for more!"
    "She was a witch's bubbling cauldron in his grasp: threatening to boil over at any moment with uncontrollable lust."

"Best not to keep her waiting."
"He removed his hand from her throat for a brief spell, only long enough to fish his painfully hard cock from his pants and align it to the dripping, twitching sheath that eagerly awaited it."
"Alexia squirmed in place, but that was mere halfhearted foreplay."

show catasex with fade
pause 3

show rowan necklace happy behind catasex
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind catasex

"When his cockhead pressed into her she took in a shuddering inhale and went slack against his chest, letting Rowan hold her up against the wall as he began to roughly thrust into her."
"He held her there, helpless to his not-so-tender ministrations as he rolled his hips into Alexias deepest valley. Her pussy twitched and clenched, sucking him in with an almost desperate alacrity."
"Alexia trembled, the wet {i}slap{/i} of their hips connecting adding further instability to her already precarious balance. If Rowan hadnt been holding her firmly in place with his own weight, shed have toppled over."
"She let him take her, ceding total control to him like it was a blessed weight off her shoulders. Rowan thrust as deep and as hard as he could, and she accepted it, squeezing her eyes shut as she grimaced in painful pleasure."
"Rowans hand went around her neck, applying gentle pressure to the sides. She gasped as breathing became a sudden, shuddering trial."
"His palm acted as a barrier to her sensitive region: avoiding harming her windpipe while pinching off easy airflow."
"He used her jawline as a grip, tilting her head sideways to add to the feeling of helplessness to the proceedings. She looked at him askew, her eyes going wide as dinner plates."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "Her faux-farmgirl routine wasnt fooling anyone. When Rowan thrust inside again he felt a noticeable tightening in her womanly hole. The little lamb wasnt innocent enough to avoid getting off to his rough treatment."
    "He rewarded her by releasing his grip pulling back his hand and dealing a soft {i}whap{/i} to her cheek."
    "The stinging blow knocked her from her sexual stupor, and Alexia recovered enough of herself to manage a halfhearted blush of embarrassment."
    "She didnt tell him to stop, though. She simply moaned and clung tighter to him."
else:

    "Alexia couldnt even manage to affect a proper look of shame for her abject humiliation. Rather: her eyes dilated, her muscles clenched, and a wet, squirting spurt of something splattered down Rowans thighs."
    "The lewd bitch. Shed cum just from the tightness of his grip."
    "Such overenthusiastic eagerness merited a proper punishment. Rowan let go of her throat. Alexia began to moan out a complaint, but was cut off by the loud {i}smack{/i} of his hand across her cheek."
    "She let out a pleasured squeal, the sudden, explosive action catching her completely off guard. When her lustful eyes opened, they practically begged him to give her another."

"Her moans were getting too loud. Fun or no, Rowan had a future use for these tunnels, one that transcended the petty pleasures he was experiencing in the moment."
"As fun as it was to indulge in his wifes lurid cries of pleasure, he needed her quiet. His hand closed lovingly around her throat once more, muffling her whorish exhales."
"Alexias pulse quickened, he could feel it in his fingertips. As his grip tightened she grew ever more excited, her eyelids fluttering as he alternated between deep, pounding strokes and short, shallow thrusts."
"She let out choked moans of pleasure, her body tensing every time he paused at the precipice of his downstroke. Rowan smiled, deciding to toy with her one last time."

scene cg579 with dissolve

show rowan necklace happy behind cg579
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg579
pause 3

"His thrusts slowed, dwindling down to nothing. Alexia opened her eyes, her face flushing with confusion as he loosened his grip on her neck. She took in a deep breath of air."

al "W-why did you-"

ro "How hard do you want me to fuck you?"

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "Her face, already red, went positively crimson. She took the momentary pause in their rough lovemaking to catch her breath."
    al "I..."
    "Alexia bit her lip and glanced away. Rowan chuckled: the little dove couldnt even admit how much she was enjoying herself!"
    "No matter. He had his answer."
else:

    "Alexias gaze was trained to his with unblinking intensity. They stared into one anothers eyes, mutual understanding passing between them in the intimacy."
    al "{i}Harder.{/i}"
    "Her voice was raspy, empty of breath. Rowan smiled, running the back of his fingers across her cheek."
    "He slapped Alexia again, just hard enough to startle her. She let out a surprised gasp that swiftly transitioned into an erotic moan."

scene catasex2 with fade

show rowan necklace happy behind catasex2
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind catasex2
pause 2

"Rowan began to thrust. Harder this time, heedless of their slower pace before. He covered Alexias mouth with his hand, fucking her with wild abandon."
"Her screams of pleasure could be heard through the gaps of his fingers. Rowan did his best to silence her, but it was a losers game."
"He choked her again, thrusting his hips as his wifes smothered cries drifted up through the narrow channel that his grip allowed."
"She was his. Now and forever."
"At last the vice like grip of her drooling love tunnel proved too much for him. Letting out a low, animalistic growl, Rowan jerked forward sandwiching Alexia tight between the wall and him."
"He pulled her tight to him, shoving his cock into her deepest place as he thickened and came inside her."

show cg655 with sshake
show cg655 with sshake
show cg656 with flash
pause 2

al "{i}Aaahn!{/i}"

"She didnt even bother to cover up her cry of pleasure this time. Her body shuddered as her eyes squeezed tight, wet squirts of feminine liquid jettisoning from her abused twat as Rowan finished in her."
"Luckily for the both of them, the sounds coming from above had long since faded to silence."
"Rowan humped her to completion, stepping back once he was finished and letting her entrapped leg off his shoulder. It slid hopelessly to the ground. "
"Her legs gave out on her, and Rowan found himself having to hold up his insatiate wife as she gasped and trembled out a colossal orgasm."
"Rowan smiled leaning in so his lips were at her ear, his quiet whisper echoing in the cavernous tunnel."

ro "Thank you."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    scene bg58 with fade
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    "Alexia threw her arms around him, clinging tight to his form as she settled her head on his shoulder. He felt the soft touch of her hands begin to rub his back in slow circles."
    "Rowan smiled at his wifes guileless affection. For all her pretensions of purity, she really {i}was{/i} devoted to him body and soul."
    "Her persistent naГЇvetГ© was an annoying liability. But Rowan could not deny the simple pleasure to be had in being with someone who was unwaveringly loyal to him. Such uncomplicated relationships were a rarity in Bloodmeen."
    "He put a hand to her cheek, rubbing with his thumb the red spot hed made when he slapped her."
    ro "We should leave, beloved. We have tarried too long already."
    "Alexia nodded, a tremulous smile building on her features. She closed her eyes and plumped her lips for a kiss."
    "Rowan humored her, leaning in to kiss her as they traded tongues."
    "She still insisted on playing the blushing maid. Rowan would have to work that particular kink out of her, yet."
    $ catacombsKnowledge = True
    $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)

    return
else:

    scene bg58 with fade
    show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    "Alexia shot back a whores practiced smile. Her brows arched, her lips parting to flash him just the barest hint of teeth."
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
    al "Thats all youve got?"
    ro "For now. "
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    "Alexia puffed out her cheeks in feigned annoyance. She was looking for more rough play, and was hoping he would punish her for her insolence."
    "But they had spent too much time down here already. Rowan instead released his grip and stepped back, observing with wry amusement her debauched, naked state. Cum and feminine juices ran down her legs."
    "She looked like a whore. {i}His{/i} whore."
    "Rowan put a hand to Alexias cheek, his fingers trailing downward to grab her by the throat once more. Alexia let out a pleasured gasp."
    ro "If you really want more, youll have to earn it."
    ro "Youve received a reward worthy of your service to me. Anything more, and I'd be spoiling you."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Collect your clothes, beloved. You can walk back to our room naked."
    "An enthusiastic grin grew across his wifes face. The sheer taboo of it excited her."
    "Rowan chuckled to himself: she was far too easy to toy with."
    $ catacombsKnowledge = True
    $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)

    return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('lady_farquarter', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 34', 'society_type == "feudalism"',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('succubi_murder_mystery', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 30', "castle.buildings['sanctum'].lvl >= 1",), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

label lady_farquarter:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show liurial happy at midright with dissolve

"Liurial hummed to herself as she placed papers atop Rowans desk. Watching the stack rise so high made him want to punch someone."

if society_type == "feudal":
    liur "Oh, one more thing, Mlord Rowan. Theres a visitor here to speak to you."
else:
    liur "Oh, one more thing, Sir Rowan. Theres a visitor here to speak to you."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "A visitor?"

liur "From Rosaria. One of the landed knights who agreed to swear fealty in return for protection. Another success of your recent efforts. I have been told that he wishes to speak to the Lord Quartermaster to pay him homage."
liur "I was informed his name was a Sir Faunch of Tonio."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan groaned. Hed heard of Sir Faunch before, even if the two had never met. Knights in general had a bad tendency of being annoyingly concerned with formalities. Being in the middle of the food chain made the forms and structures of society a comforting blanket."
"But, even for a knight, Sir Faunch had a reputation for being an uptight pain."

ro "Cant you send him away?"

show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

"Liurial shook her head."

liur "Most unlikely. Of my experiences with human knights, they have been shown rather tenacious on matters of formality."

show liurial happy at midright with dissolve

"She giggled to herself."

liur "Present company excluded, of course"

show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

liur "If you prefer, I can attempt to stall him to give you time to prepare."

"Rowan shook his head. He had a better idea."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "No. How about you just deal with him?"

liur "Meaning?"

ro "Ill hide. You tell him that youre the quartermaster. Youll tell him youre a noble here. Then you can just deal with him until you go away."

"She blinked twice."

show liurial sad at midright with dissolve

liur "My skill set is not well disposed towards "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I spend my weeks trekking through entire countrysides, often in the rain and mud. You can handle one conversation."

liur "..."
liur "Please dont make me do this. I dont like people. Pleaseeeee."

"She brought her hands together in a begging motion. Rowan found there to be a distinct puppy dog quality to it. "

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Denied."

show liurial angry at midright with dissolve

"Liurial huffed."

if elfDom:
    liur "Sadist."
    "Rowan thought back to some of the recent activities the two of them had engaged in. From her, there was some truth in the moniker"
else:

    liur "Cruel."

"Just then, there was the sound of approaching footsteps. Loud and self-assured, like they came from a man who owned the world. Rowan brought the papers on his desk together into a miniature fort and hid behind them."

hide rowan with dissolve
show rosarian knight neutral at midleft with moveinleft

faunch "Greetings!!!"

"Liurial shot Rowan a glare, but rushed over to meet the guest."

show liurial happy at midright with dissolve

faunch "I am Sir Fauch of Tonio and I am looking for the quartermaster of this fine castle."

liur "Well you have found, er, her. I am the Quartermistress! Lady, um, Far...Quarter. Lady Farquarter of Bloodmeen, keeper of the coin. It is a pleasure to meet you."

"The knight went to one knee, oblivious to Liurials stumbling speech."

faunch "May I have the honour of kissing your hand?"

"Rowan thought he saw Liurial mouth some words to him, but he couldnt make out what she was saying, besides none of it being especially happy."

liur "V-very well!"

"The Knight took her hand and placed a kiss on it."

faunch "I come to you today, because I have brought a gift. A token of the new bonds between liege and subject. Connected as though by phantom threads from many rivers and mountains apart."

"The knight reached into his satchel and took out a massive sack. It dropped to the floor with a clink. Inside there must have been a great deal of wealth."

faunch "It is bound in the code of House Faunch that on every tenth year, we are to pay a great tithe to our liege lord. For five hundred years, we have kept faith to this noble oath."
faunch "This is the tithe of a decade past!"



"Rowans eyes near bulged from his socket. That was a great deal of money. Enough to double the weeks income just from the actions of a single landed knight."
"Liurials mouth gaped slightly as well. "

faunch "As the new liege of house Faunch, we hope that Bloodmeen accepts this gift as a sign of fealty and eternal connection."

liur "Y-y-yes. Of course. This is a most proper gift. I, Lady Farcourt, accept this gift in honor of castle Bloodmeen."

faunch "My lady? Farcourt? I must protest some confusion. What did my lady say her name was? I had heard Farquarter the first time."

show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

liur "Oh."
liur "..."

show liurial happy at midright with dissolve

"There was a moment of standing about awkwardly. Liurial looked like a recently caught fish wiggling on the planks of a dock."

show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

faunch "Now, we must engage in the ritual of the tithe. I will show you the steps. It is an honor I have had the opportunity to do only twice in my life. But, my father did it many a time and-"

liur "How, uh, long is this ritual, brave knight?"

"The knight gave her a dramatic sweep of his arms."

faunch "Oh, it should not take more than two hours, Great Quartermistress. It would not befit the honor of the bond between House Faunch and Bloodmeen if it were to be any shorter."
faunch "Indeed, it would be a dishonor to the noble virtue of your ladyship as well."

show liurial happy at midright with dissolve

"Liurial strained her lips into something that could pass for a smile."

liur "Oh yes. My honor. W-wonderful."
liur "Very well. We can begin if you like."

scene black with fade

"It was not often these days that one of Rowans plans went better than expected. But, Rowan couldnt believe just how much his earlier choice had been vindicated."
"Liurial did not end up making it the entire two hours. After the first hour, she managed to stutter out an excuse that got through Sir Faunchs dense ears."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show liurial angry at midright with dissolve

"Liurial sat down on the other side of the desk with a very uncharacteristic glare."

liur "...Why?"

"Rowan chuckled to himself. Hed made wonderful progress on his work in the meantime."

ro "I thought itd be funny...Lady Farquarter."

"She answered with an angry little squeak."

ro "Did you see how much money he brought?"

show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

liur "In truth, I couldnt believe my eyes, Sir Rowan. It is surely a great sum."
liur "..."
liur "Im assuming I will be required to count all of the gold as well?"

if elfSex:
    "Rowan swatted at the air, as though batting the question away."
    ro "Of Course. But, Ill make sure theres a reward at the end for you."
    show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve
    if elfDom == True:
        liur "There will!?"
        "She nearly jumped from her seat. All of the annoyed lines left her face in an instant."
        liur "You havent let me have release in so long! Oh thank you!"
        "Rowan chuckled to himself."
        ro "I never said it would be that."
        ro "But, if you do a good job counting his tithe, Ill consider it."
        "Liurial ran back towards the sack, so she could start on the work. No doubt it was going to be a long night for her..."
    else:
        "There was no confusion from the glint of his eye what Rowan meant when he said reward. Especially when Liurial gave a bashful smile back. It was going to be a long night for her."
else:

    ro "How did you know?"
    "Liurial sighed to herself, but diligently went to start the count. It was going to be a long night for his poor secretary indeed."

$ change_treasury(50)
return





label succubi_murder_mystery:

scene bg23 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Rowan stood solemn like one of the innumerable blackstone gargoyles squatting within the blue-tinted pleasurescape of the Dark Sanctum."
"Upon his face he bore a grim expression. A solemn acknowledgement of the two prostrate bodies lying frozen in mid-coitus in front of him."

ro "So, I take it this is the emergency?"


xz "Yes..."

"Rowan had to suppress a shiver. The amount of blood splattered on the ground prognosticated a particularly gruesome end for the star-crossed pair. The bed was soaked in it, its frilly pillows and silken covers coated in a thick red stain."
"It was hard to look at them. The two naked bodies lay like piled matchsticks atop one another. They had died in a terrible way. Rowan hardened his brow."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Who were they?"

xz "The Succubus was named Ishta. "



xz "She was my second, my enforcer in the Sanctum. Inferior only to myself in both power and prestige. "

"X'zaratl stepped forward, staring down at the body with a thoughtful look. She placed one of her four hands upon the bed, lifting it up to stare at the lifeblood clinging to her fingertips."

xz "I depended upon her to keep the others in line, when the Twins duties took me elsewhere."
xz "As for the mortal I have no idea. Maybe one of her pets. My siblings keep so many these days, I dont bother to keep track of them all."

"The slaves lifeless body was draped atop his mistress, his position indicating intense copulation in the immediate moments leading up to his demise."
"He was a distinctive fellow: bald, tan, with piercing green eyes and a handsome -if rugged and wind blown - face."
"Rowan reached out and took the limp hand of the Succubus lying face-up upon the bed."
"Her eyes were lidless, staring up towards the ceiling, gazing into eternity. A small line of blood trailed from one corner of her full lips, marring her otherwise beautiful features."
"Given the character of the blood stains on the bed, the worst injuries were far lower on her body. They were mercifully covered up by the dead corpse of her lover splayed out atop her."
"She was dead cold. Rowan let go of her hand, and it dropped with boneless weight back onto the bed."

ro "Ive seen {i}harpies{/i} use more subtle evisceration methods. This was no act of mortal men. "



xz "An act of mortal men, no. But {i}men{/i} are not the only ones capable of such cruelty."

"Her worried frown spoke volumes."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "So youre saying it was a crime of passion, then. Some kind of rage killing."

"X'zaratl nodded solemnly."

xz "Lesser Succubi in a brood sometimes suffer from these kinds of internal squabbles."

"The Demoness shrug was nonchalant, as if capital murder was just acceptable collateral in the pitiless realm of Kharos."
"...A chill ran down Rowans spine as he considered the true implications of the thought. X'zaratl did not seem particularly broken up at her former seconds grisly demise, so much as annoyed at the inconvenience of the event itself. "
"He stood up and brushed himself off, glancing around the room in search of anything odd or out of place."

xz "You see now why I wanted your help in this."

"Rowans brow tightened. He felt his hand drift towards the reassuring weight of his sword pommel."

ro "No. {i}Why{/i} have you brought me into all this?"
ro "If what you say is true, then this is a personal matter, one that should be solved amongst the Succubi. "
ro "Why come to me, and not the Twins?"

"X'zaratls easy smile fell away. For the first time since Rowan had met her, she looked troubled. Her four arms curled around herself in a protective cocoon."

xz "I am trying to avoid bringing our masters into this matter. As it might reflect poorly on my perceived ability to keep my kin in line."
xz "My little siblings no doubt all intend to lie through their teeth. Given the circumstances, I do not blame them for doing so. "



xz "But this is unacceptable. It is one thing for a minion to carry out a personal grudge, it is quite another to do so to the {i}detriment{/i} of her mistress influence."
xz "Justice must be done."

ro "To whom? You sound like you already know who is to blame."



xz " That is precisely what Im hoping youll help me discover, Rowan. I figure that a mortals perspective might shed light upon this mystery in a way that a Demons mind might not."



xz "My brood are now detained in their rooms, denied their harems until the investigation is finished."
xz "Would you do me a kindness, and join me in their interrogation?"

menu:
    "Agree to help.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan sighed. Of all the odious tasks he had been expected to deal with in Bloodmeen, conducting a murder investigation with a Demon certainly wasnt one of them."
        ro "Where should we begin?"
        xz "With those who stand the most to gain from Ishtas death."
        xz "I enforce a strict but informal hierarchy in the brood. I am on top, of course. {i}Always{/i}."
        "X'zaratls unsubtle sexual purr was so blatant that Rowan couldnt help but grow a bemused smile."
        xz "-But beneath me, power comes to those ambitious or deceitful enough to claim it."
        xz "Ishta has been my second for some time now. Few would dare challenge her position openly. But there are those in the brood who hold deep grudges against her."

        xz "We must suss out the truth. Come, there isnt much time. Ishtas body already grows cold."
        jump xzaratlInterrogation1
    "I dont have time for this.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "XZaratl, I am trying to run a war effort. Your broods internecine conflicts do not interest me."
        "XZaratls expression fell as Rowan took a last look at the dead bodies. Demon squabbles were a messy and pointless affair."
        ro "Deal with this problem how you see fit. This is why the Twins brought you in to lead the Dark Sanctum in the first place."
        ro "And next time: dont bother coming to me about something as trivial as this."
        "Rowan swept from the room in a smooth movement, hustling from the area as if to escape the accusing eyes of the dead slave looking at him."
        return

label xzaratlInterrogation1:

scene bg23 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"The two came to the first of the sealed chambers that were the Succubis personal quarters. This one was directly next door to Ishtas abode."
"It was a large, circular room encircled by mystical curtains. He walked up to them and gave a tug, but nothing happened. So far as Rowan could tell, there was no means of piercing through the seemingly thick fabric."

ro "So who is first?"

xz "This is Ahrima, one of my first recruits to the Dark Sanctum. Shes an irritable creature, aggressive and ill-tempered."
xz "...And also a prime suspect in Ishtas murder."

ro "What makes her your first choice?"

xz "Location and motive. The two {i}hated{/i} each other."
xz "With most broods, alliances and rivalries can shift with the breeze as each competes for position and privilege."
xz "But despite that fact, the two have never worked together. That should speak to the level of enmity were dealing with here."
xz "Expect an icy greeting, shes been stewing in her room for a while, now."

"X'zaratl pulled aside the silken curtains, their enfolding curves bending aside to reveal the sumptuous bedroom of a Succubus."

hide xzaratl with dissolve
show succubus 2 neutral at midright with dissolve

"Ahrima stood in the corner of the room with her back to Rowan."

ro "{i}Ahem{/i}."

"At the sound of Rowans voice, Ahrima turned, her slitted eyes spreading wide as she took in the sight of the male in front of her. The Succubus gaze swept across his form before settling on his face."
"Her eyes darted down to look at Rowans sword before meeting his gaze once more. A cold smile spread across her lips."

ahrima "My my, so Lady X'zaratl sees fit to slake my thirst?"
ahrima "Youll make a scrumptious morsel, little mortal."

ro "Youre Ahrima, yes?"

"Her catspaw smile was wide and curling. She slunk over towards the bed, bending forward to display her feminine curves to him."

ahrima "Mistress will do."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Im here to investigate Ishtas murder on behalf of the Twins."

ahrima "Oh an agent of the Twins, is it?"

"The Succubus moved closer, her bare footsteps across the carpet silent on the approach. Her eyes were fixed to him as she moved to step into his personal space."
"Rowan drew the first inch of his sword free from its scabbard, flashing the Succubus a warning look."

ro "Dont trifle with me, whore. Im no more pleased to be here than you are."

"Far from being intimidated, the Demon let out an annoyed huff. She plopped her bare bottom onto the bed and folded her arms together."

ahrima "Figures she sends a prude to waste my time. "
ahrima "What do you want from me then, mortal?"

ro "Answers."

ahrima "Then you stuffed your cock up the wrong hole, honey. I dont know who killed the bitch."

$ ahrima1aSeen = False
$ ahrima2aSeen = False
$ ahrima3aSeen = False

$ niseiSlaveClue = False
$ ryleaLoverClue = False

label ahrimaQuestions:

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

menu:
    "Where were you when the murder occurred?" if ahrima1aSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The demon seemed amused at this particular line of questioning. She rolled over onto her back on the bed, stretching out to display her full, feminine curves to him."
        ahrima "Looking for ways to undermine dearest Ishta, of course. Seems like whoever snuffed her out took a far more {i}direct{/i} route."
        "Her grin was predatory, her eyes lidding low as if to invite Rowan to celebrate the demons grisly demise by joining her on the bed."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Ill ask again: {i}where were you{/i}?"
        ahrima " I have no alibi, honey. I wont pretend to peddle false stories to you."
        ahrima "I was in my room, in fact. Trying to listen in on that skank misusing a perfectly good cockslave."
        "The demon shrugged, gesturing with a hand towards the outside."
        ahrima " I got distracted, and was busy fucking the brains out of some of my concubines when X'zaratl burst in and confined us to our rooms."
        ro "Did you see anything suspicious? Did you see anyone enter or leave the area?"
        ahrima "here were several cocks in my face at the time. I saw dick."
        ro "Do you have {i}any{/i} other witnesses who might have seen you in the minutes before the body was discovered?"
        "Ahrima giggled at the mere notion."
        ahrima "None save my own concubines. But, you should know how trustworthy a Succubus pet can be!"
        ahrima "So willful, so free spirited! And theyd {i}never{/i} lie for the sake of their mistress, would they?"
        ro "I think I get the point."
        ahrima "Then you know why I dont bother to give you empty excuses. I was alone, for all intents and purposes."
        ro "How inconvenient for you."
        ahrima "Life is often a series of inconveniences, no?"
        ahrima "Like, how {i}inconvenient{/i} it is for all involved, that X'zaratl managed to pull an outsider into the broods private matter."
        ahrima "Its almost like she has her own motives for doing so, no?"
        $ ahrima1aSeen = True
        jump ahrimaQuestions

    "Do you have any idea who could have done this? " if ahrima2aSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ahrima "Anyone but me."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Thats hardly helpful."
        ahrima "Im not in the habit of kissing and telling, honey."
        ahrima "Even if I did know who did it, I wouldnt tell you."
        ro "Why?"
        ahrima "Because to us, theres nothing worse than a tattletale."
        ro "Mock me again whore, and Ill tell X'zaratl that {i}you're{/i} the one to blame for all this."
        "The demon let out an impatient sigh. Ahrima muttered something under her breath that sounded suspiciously like {i}mortals.{/i}"
        ahrima "You dont get it. This is a matter of trust. If I knew, and I told you, and got {i}caught{/i}"
        ahrima "Well, lets just say its not a happy outcome. My sisters would hate a tattler {i}far{/i} more than whoever killed our dear, departed Ishta."
        ahrima "Telling truths about our kin to strangers is a much worse sin than killing one another."
        $ ahrima2aSeen = True
        jump ahrimaQuestions

    "Do you know anything about the human victim?" if ahrima3aSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ahrima "How should I know? A slave is a slave."
        ahrima "I rarely bother to keep track of the filthy mongrels and scabby sluts my brothers and sisters lay with in their off-hours. Could you describe him?"
        ro "He was tall. Bald, green eyed and tan-skin."
        "Ahrima sighed, perching her leg up onto her knee in bored invitation. She idly tapped the air with her toe, heedless of her exposed genitalia."
        ahrima "Figures youd leave out his most telling trait."
        "The demon chewed on Rowans words for a moment."
        ahrima "Hm bald, you said?"
        "The more she considered the thought, the more she seemed to deduce something from it. Her furrowed brow lifted as surprise turned to mirth. A malicious gleam came to her eye."
        ahrima "Wait, was it {i}Niseis{/i} little favorite?"
        "Ahrima let out a self-satisfied chuckle, leaning back and spreading her legs wide as she idly touched herself."
        ahrima "This little shakeup in the brood hierarchy just got a whole lot juicier."
        ro "Who?"
        ahrima "Nisei captured him in battle, a little while ago. She hasnt stopped flapping her jism-suckers about him ever since."
        ahrima "She brought him out to play with me once or twice before, when we were on better terms. "
        ahrima "Good, reliable workhorse in the sack. A shame the old stud is gone, Id have liked to have gotten a ride or two in."
        ahrima "But my, what a way to go, huh? Im certain Niseis just devastated."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Ahrimas mocking laughter made even the stoic and profoundly jaded Rowan feel awkward and uncomfortable."
        $ niseiSlaveClue = True
        $ ahrima3aSeen = True
        jump ahrimaQuestions

    "What can you tell me about Ishta?" if ahrima1aSeen == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ahrima "How much bile can you stomach at once?"
        ahrima "She was a cheat, a liar, a hypocrite, and - worst of all - an uninspired lover. And Im glad shes dead."
        ro "Could she have had any enemies, aside from you?"
        "Ahrima laughed aloud. It was a curious union of attractive, feminine resonance and grating, lilting cackling."
        ahrima "Of {i}course{/i} she did! Were demons, not a Solansian nunnery."
        ro "How did she treat the other Succubi?"
        "Ahrima smiled, but her eyes were filled with murder."
        ahrima "Does the term imperious mean anything to you, mortal?"
        ahrima "The {i}instant{/i} she became X'zaratls new second, she lorded it over all the others. Me especially."
        ahrima "It was insufferable. Im not surprised someone finally saw fit to finish her off."
        ahrima "The only real shock in all this is that {i}I{/i} didnt do it."
        ro "Your words would seem to imply the exact opposite."
        "Ahrimas distant shrug showed how little she seemed to care about that fact."
        jump ahrimaQuestions

    "What can you tell me about the other Succubi?" if ahrima2aSeen == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Ahrima sighed, rolling onto her stomach as she counted them out on her fingers."
        ahrima "Well, theres Ishta, whom Im sure youve already met."
        "A dark smile grew on the Succubus in response to her own, morbid joke. It sent a shiver down Rowans spine."
        ahrima "Then theres Rylea, the cute hunk. Our broods only Incubus, at the moment."
        ahrima "Bit of an overpolite sap, but clever enough. He was Ishtas favorite boy toy while she was Queen of the roost. The two were inseparable."
        "The Demon rolled her eyes, reaching up with one clenched fist to mime jerking off an invisible cock."
        ahrima "I wouldnt doubt hes in his doldrums right now, thinking about how hes lost his cozy spot at the top."
        ahrima "-Then theres Nisei."
        ahrima "{i}Shes{/i} a curious type: tends to bend in the wind to whatever breeze is blowing."
        ro "What do you mean?"
        ahrima "Ishta wasnt always X'zaratls second. There used to be an Incubus in charge, and Nisei was his favorite lover."
        ahrima "Then Ishta subjugated him, and kicked him out of the harem, leaving Nisei swaying in the breeze."
        ahrima "Weve allied a few times in the past. Shes a fun lay, if a bit too soft for my tastes. The woman can barely keep her wits together when theres something convenient to sob about."
        ahrima "Between you and me: I see right through her crocodile tears. Just be ready for some waterworks when you go talk to her, huh?"
        "Ahrima sat up on the bed and hummed to herself, her head tilting."
        ahrima "And then, of course, theres Deandra."
        ahrima "Our little sister. Such a dear. If you value your testicles, dont take your eyes off of her for a second. She wields lies like Andras wields that big, red rod of his."
        ro "They all sound like quite the charmers."
        "She blew a kiss in Rowans direction."
        ahrima "Careful whence you tread, mortal. We demons play {i}rough{/i}."
        $ ryleaLoverClue = True
        jump ahrimaQuestions

    "What was Ishta doing in the arms of another Succubus pet?" if ahrima3aSeen == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ahrima "Fucking, if I had to guess."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "The Succubus let out a sultry laugh at the sight of Rowans unhappy frown."
        ahrima "Oh, lighten up mortal! What did you {i}think{/i} they were doing? Playing at marriage?"
        ro "Im looking for a possible motive, Succubus."
        ahrima "Well, speaking from experience, Niseis pretty tight-cunted with her harem. Im surprised she was willing to lend out her favorite stud."
        ahrima "Especially given how notorious Ishta was for "
        ahrima "Breaking toys."
        "The Succubus, lounged back against the bed, lazily displaying her body for Rowans perusal. She winked at him as her hands trailed lower."
        ahrima "Ishta must have offered her something {i}juicy{/i}. Maybe they were looking to form a potential alliance?"
        ahrima "Oh well. Doesnt matter either way, anymore. Niseis back at the bottom of the food chain now, with nothing to show for it."
        jump ahrimaQuestions

    "End interrogation." if niseiSlaveClue == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump ahrimaInvestigationEnd

label ahrimaInvestigationEnd:

ro "...I think I have everything I need from you."

"Ahrima pouted, rolling over onto her stomach and letting her lower lip quiver in a liars pantomime of a jilted lover."

ahrima "Are you certain you have {i}everything{/i}, mortal? There isnt {i}anything{/i} else I can offer?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "No. Goodbye."

hide succubus 2 with dissolve
show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Rowan stepped through the mystical curtains and came face to face with a waiting XZaratl."

xz "...Did you learn anything?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Yes. For one thing, the dead slave didnt belong to the victim. He was the pet of a Succubus named Nisei."

xz "Nisei?"
xz "Hm it appears this killing is more complicated than I first thought."

ro "We must speak with her immediately."


xz "My thoughts exactly, Rowan."

label xzaratlInterrogation2:

scene bg23 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "What can you tell me about Nisei?"

xz "Nisei is one of my more stable servants. She enjoys the politics, but is not as comfortable with the occasional outbreak of violence as the others often are."
xz "Shes... {i}Pachna{/i}, what is the word?"
xz "She is {i}Achranis.{/i} One who prefers a comfortable bottom to a precarious top."

ro "A submissive?"

"X'zaratl giggled, covering her mouth with one of her upper hands to hide her impolite smile."

xz "Forgive me, I know you didnt intend it as such, but that was a funny joke."
xz "Perhaps youre looking at it from the wrong perspective. {i}None{/i} of us are ultimately true submissives."
xz "-Its just that some of us are willing to subjugate ourselves for the sake of expediency."
xz "I know that she and Ishta had grown close the last few weeks but such power plays are to be expected."

ro "Do you think she could have done it?"

xz "{i}Anyone{/i} in the Sanctum could have done it. But Nisei was more personally involved with Ishta than most."
xz "Dont be afraid to call her out on her falsity. For all her emotional tendencies, Nisei is a calculating creature."

"X'zaratl pulled aside the silken curtains, their enfolding curves bending aside to reveal the sumptuous bedroom of a Succubus."

hide xzaratl with dissolve
show succubus 3 neutral at midright with dissolve

"Nisei didnt wait for the curtains to close behind Rowan before she rushed forward, tears in her eyes as she fell at his feet."

nisei "Do you know whats happened? Who was it? Please, {i}you{/i} have to tell me!"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Uh"

nisei "X'zaratl sent you, didnt she? Does she know who's to blame? What of my sweet Simon?"

"Her eyes were wide, her expression pleading. But behind the tears and worried tone, Rowan saw a hunger in the creatures eyes. Nisei was restless, and for more reasons than just the murder."
"Nisei prostrated herself before him, pleading to his beneficence like a sinner to a judging god. Her long tail curled behind her in frenetic outbursts."

nisei "I beg you mortal: give me news of what has happened!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Ishta was found dead in bed with a slave. Both of them murdered. Im here to figure out what happened."

"At this statement, Niseis expression collapsed. She fell to the floor, only just catching herself with her hands as she began to sob."

nisei "Oh, my poor, sweet Simon!"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"Her ragged wailing shocked Rowan. He had never seen a demon express such grief before. Most of it was for show, almost certainly, but lurking behind the facade was a pale shadow of regret."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"At last, after a minute or two of mewling melancholy, the demon seemed to come to her wits. She sat up, wiping at her eyes as she ignored the very un-sexy way she looked in that moment."

nisei "...Simon was my favorite, you know? A real go-getter. Never had to be told what to do in the bedroom, always knew how to please."

ro "Simon was the slave who was found alongside Ishta?"

nisei "Nisei nodded, tears flooding into her eyes once more. She let out a low, feminine whine, hanging her head in her hands. She was a wet mess on the floor."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "I need to ask you some questions Nisei."

"Nisei, without looking up, nodded in assent."

$ nisei1aSeen = False
$ nisei2aSeen = False
$ nisei3aSeen = False

$ simonOddVictim = False
$ ryleaDeandraAffairClue = False
$ ryleaIsthasFavouriteClue = False

label niseiQuestions:

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

menu:
    "Do you have any idea who could have done this?" if nisei1aSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        nisei "No everyone {i}loved{/i} Simon! He was such a wonderful slave."
        nisei "I practically had to seal him away in his quarters every night. Someone in the brood mightve snatched him away when I wasnt looking!"
        nisei "Murdering Ishta is one thing. But killing a slave? A handsome, virile, {i}beautiful{/i} slave?"
        nisei "Is nothing sacred, anymore?"
        ro "Why would you think that he was the target, and not Ishta? Simon may have simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time."
        "Niseis eyes took a hard look. Her brow twisted downward in black hatred."
        nisei "Because those two-faced whores {i}knew{/i} who he was, and who he belonged to. Its no accident hes dead too. "
        nisei "They wouldnt harm Simon just to get to Ishta. Not unless {i}I{/i} was the ultimate target."
        nisei "I mean, sure she had her enemies. But who doesnt?"
        nisei "Oh my poor, sweet Simon. He must have been so scared!"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "What enemies?"
        nisei "I mean everyone knows how bad shes been mistreating Ahrima recently. The two nearly came to blows at least three times in the last month."
        ro "Who else?"
        "Niseis lips pinched in worry. She gave Rowan a doleful look, her eyes wide and - ostensibly - innocent."
        nisei "I I dont want to say. Were not supposed to talk to outsiders about brood business."
        ro "Im here to solve your brood business."
        "Nisei chewed on her lower lip but said nothing. Rowan let out a tired sigh."
        $ simonOddVictim = True
        $ nisei1aSeen = True
        jump niseiQuestions

    "Where were you when the murder occurred?" if nisei2aSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        nisei "Well, the first part of the day I was helping X'zaratl with some"
        nisei "Personal business."
        "Her horny smile said everything that needed to be said on the matter."
        nisei "After that, I was given some light relief duty with a few of the mercenaries."
        nisei "Nothing special: a half dozen blowjobs, an anal quickie or two. Normal stuff, to keep the officers happy."
        nisei "And after {i}that{/i}, well"
        nisei "A girl has to keep {i}some{/i} secrets, doesnt she?"
        "Rowan did not like the menacing glint of her smile."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "No, we really dont. I dont have time to waste on word games, where were you?"
        nisei "Nothing much. I got into a little scrap I got into with one of my sisters, Deandra."
        nisei "She and I were old allies once, when we were once newcomers to the brood. The older members wanted nothing to do with us."
        nisei "After the last shakeup, when Ishta took power, Deandra suddenly decided I wasnt good enough. "
        nisei "The slut started sleeping with that winging little pissant Rylea behind Ishtas back, and left me to fend for myself."
        nisei "Shes been a thorn in my side ever since."
        ro "What was this little scrap between you two about?"
        "Niseis eyes narrowed. Her tail twisted and contorted behind her like a whip."
        nisei "Ask {i}Rylea{/i} If youre so eager to learn. Im sure hell tell you."
        $ ryleaDeandraAffairClue = True
        $ nisei2aSeen = True
        jump niseiQuestions

    "So you admit that the dead slave belonged to you?" if nisei3aSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        nisei "Of {i}course{/i} I do! Who wouldnt want to brag about possessing the finest breeder in the whole brood?"
        nisei "Simon was an absolute stud! A {i}beast{/i} in the sheets, but as tame as a lamb."
        nisei "He was a real sweetheart, too: I barely even had to train him after I claimed him."
        nisei "Most former soldiers try to fight it, not wanting to accept their new role. We usually have to put them in their place. But {i}Simon{/i}"
        "Niseis smile became dreamy, as if she were reminiscing on some distant, romantic evening the two had shared, long ago."
        nisei "Kharos claim him, he was like a whiff of manly sweat after a daylong abstinence binge."
        nisei "He cheered me up if I was ever feeling down. I could always count on him to curl my toes."
        nisei "I just cant believe hes gone."
        $ nisei3aSeen = True
        jump niseiQuestions

    "What are your thoughts on the other Succubi?" if nisei1aSeen == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        nisei "Theyre fucking {i}dead{/i} is what they are!"
        "The sudden hatred that rose in her eyes bespoke Niseis apocalyptic sincerity. Her fists clenched as she bared her long fangs."
        nisei "One of those walking corpses killed my poor Simon. That insult wont go unpunished."
        nisei "I swear, when I figure out whoevers responsible for this, Ill rip their guts out and burn their intestines on a-"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan let out a frustrated sigh. It was like he was talking to a delusional, horny wall."
        ro "All right, all right, I get it. Answer the question."
        nisei "Well Ahrima is the first one that comes to mind. Her and Ishta got along about as well as an amputee at a foot fetish orgy."
        nisei "Then theres Rylea, catty little moocher that he is. I wouldnt be surprised if he was responsible for all this."
        ro "Why?"
        nisei "Jealousy. He knew I was moving in on his turf as Ishtas new number two. Hes been her favorite bottom bitch ever since she took the crown."
        nisei "Then again he {i}did{/i} love Simon to pieces."
        nisei "I often had to get violent to separate the two, back when we were working together."
        nisei "Hehe {i}especially{/i} when I told him to shove Simons head into the pillow and piledrive is ass deep into the-"
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Kharos take me, {i}I get it{/i}."
        "Nisei giggled at Rowans squeamishness."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "What about the last one?"
        "She paused in her revelry, her head tilting as a strange look came to her features. Niseis teasing smile faded, her expression blackening with hatred. She let out a low snarl."
        nisei "...You mean Deandra."
        nisei "That fat-winged, tiny assed, gag-reflex inducing, {i}pathetic{/i} excuse for a strumpet!"
        nisei "She could have done it with a smile on her face, oh yes. Shes a lying, thieving, {i}bitch{/i}."
        ro "So you think Deandras responsible."
        nisei "Shed definitely do it if she thought she could get away with it."
        nisei "But... she wouldnt have dared to move against me, not with how isolated shes been the last few weeks."
        nisei "The weak little tart wouldnt have been stupid enough to try. Shed know Id find out."
        "{i}Or so you think{/i}. Was the thought that rolled through Rowans mind."
        $ ryleaIsthasFavouriteClue = True
        jump niseiQuestions

    "What can you tell me about Ishta?" if nisei2aSeen == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        nisei "She was a dear friend, and a powerful demon."
        ro "I never took Succubi to be particularly interested in friendship."
        nisei "Is it {i}really{/i} so hard to believe that we actually liked one another?"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Yes. Impossible, in fact."
        "Nisei tried to let out a huff of indignance, but it was at best a half-hearted attempt. She took one look at Rowans empty look and frowned. After a moments charade, she dropped the whole act."
        nisei "Everyones a means to something, mortal."
        nisei "So what if Im not in pieces over her {i}oh{/i} so tragic death? Are my own abject circumstances alone not enough to prove my innocence to you?"
        nisei "The worst has already happened: Ive lost my leverage, {i}and{/i} my favorite pet is dead!"
        ro "What will you do now that she is dead?"
        nisei "Oh, Im sure Ill find some way to carry on."
        nisei "Im used to shake ups like this; all the old rules are out the door at this point, anyway."
        ro "Old rules?"
        nisei "Back in Karnas time, a little killing like this wouldnt even be noticed by a broodmother like X'zaratl."
        nisei "It was just another power play. Any leader worth her harem was ready to kill to keep her spot at any time."
        nisei "Now, with the Twins calling the shots, things are a lot more boring and predictable. A lot of the older Sanctum members chafe under the new rules."
        jump niseiQuestions

    "What was your sweet Simon doing in Ishtas room?" if nisei3aSeen == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Niseis shoulders sagged."
        nisei "I"
        nisei "I loaned him to her."
        ro "Why?"
        "Nisei made a great show of throwing herself at Rowan's feet."
        nisei "Oh {i}mortal{/i}, must you make me name my shame?"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan flattened his lips and nodded. Nisei let out an annoyed exhale and picked herself up off the ground."
        nisei "Oh fine, have it your way!"
        nisei "It was a deal, all right? Ishta and I had gotten pretty close recently, and it was starting to look like she wanted to join forces."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Against your fellow brood?"
        "Niseis fragile smile was that of a guilty child who had just learned where the sweets were hidden."
        nisei "Some of them. If it came to that."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "This still doesnt explain Simons presence in her room."
        nisei "He was a gift. A loan. A sign of trust, if you will."
        nisei "The Sanctum is a dangerous place. One must make sacrifices to find a proper niche to cling to. My poor Simon was that sacrifice."
        nisei "...M-more than I ever expected him to be!"
        "Nisei covered her face with her hand and intonated a sob. Rowan let out a sigh. His toe tapped impatiently against the ground."
        jump niseiQuestions

    "End interrogation." if ryleaDeandraAffairClue == True and ryleaIsthasFavouriteClue == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump niseiInvestigationEnd

label niseiInvestigationEnd:

ro "Well Nisei, your testimony was certainly"
ro "Compelling."
ro "But I think Ive heard enough."

"As if by magic Niseis tears returned as Rowan turned away. Her voice took on the righteous anger of a grieving widower."

nisei "Wait! Mortal, you {i}must{/i} tell me who is to blame once you find the culprit, you simply {i}mus{/i}-"

hide succubus 3 with dissolve
show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"The curtains mercifully closed behind the begging Succubus before she could finish her entreaty."

xz "What news?"

ro "The dead slave did indeed belong to Nisei, though she admitted to it outright."
ro "She said a number of other interesting things as well."

if simonOddVictim == True:
    ro "For one thing, she seems baffled as to why the killer would have harmed her slave in the first place."
    xz "It is rare for a Demon to involve others slaves in our internal conflicts. Its considered a grave insult, a profound disrespect of anothers property."

ro "It would seem Ishta had a number of entanglements in the brood. It seems like no one really liked her, given that even her supposed ally seemed unmoved by her death."
ro "Nisei also said that an Incubus called Rylea was Ishtas secret concubine. She claimed shed brought Simon in to try to woo Ishta away from him."

xz "Then we have our next suspect."

label xzaratlInterrogation3:

scene bg23 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "...So who is Rylea?"

xz "Rylea is the covens only Incubus. He was one of Bloodmeens first recruits, one of the older demons of the brood, from Karnas time."



xz "He is a capricious creature, quick to anger and often petulant. His fellow demons dont respect him, but he is a survivor through and through."
xz "You must be wary of flattery. Rylea is more than happy to debase himself to those more powerful than him."
xz "If he was indeed Ishtas pet, then he had a vested interest in remaining in her good graces but such alliances amongst our kind are always built upon rotten logs."
xz "A stray word, a callous insult over the centuries, many a great alliance of broods have broken down over the petty politics of pillow talk."

ro "Do you think he is a credible suspect?"

xz "Why wouldnt he be?"

ro "Innocence? Proof he didnt do it?"

"X'zaratl returned a blank stare, as if befuddled by the question. She gave him a kindly, If somewhat patronizing smile."

xz "This is the Dark Sanctum, Rowan. Innocence has no meaning here."
xz "You must understand this when it comes to my kind: there is no such thing as a neutral party."
xz "{i}All{/i} of us bear some form of guilt in this murder. The crux is finding out who bears the most."

"With that concerning implication left ringing in his ears, X'zaratl pulled aside the silken curtains. Rowan stepped inside, glancing over his shoulder for one last look at her smiling face."

hide xzaratl with dissolve

"He turned his gaze back towards the room just in time to see an Incubus stroking himself furiously on the bed, letting out a horny moan as he did so."

show incubus 1 neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

rylea "{i}Gh!{/i}"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Damn it!"

"He had not been expecting to suddenly face such a lurid sight. The Incubus rose to his feet with an apologetic smile. Noticeably, he did not put his erect penis away. It pointed back at Rowan as if in dread accusation."

rylea "Sorry about that. Been stuck in here a while."
rylea "Who are {i}you{/i}, cutie? I wasnt expecting anyone else other than XZaratl to show up."
rylea "Is it too much to hope that youre here to entertain me?"

ro "I am Rowan Blackwell. Ive been sent here to investigate the murder of X'zaratls second."

"Ryleas eyes went wide."

rylea "...Wait, what?"
rylea "Ishtas dead?"
rylea "No oh by Kharos, {i}no{/i}!"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"Rylea rushed forward and grabbed Rowan by the shoulders. It happened so quickly that Rowan didnt even have time to go for his sword."

rylea "What happened? Who did this? Mortal, you must tell me immediately!"

"Rage and fear warred across the Incubus features as he shook Rowan back and forth."

rylea "{i}I{/i} was Ishtas favorite! Do you {i}know{/i} what this means for me?"
rylea "Those fucking whores there will tear me limb from limb!"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan took in a deep breath, struggling to contain the rage that rose in his chest."

ro "Let. Go. Of me."
ro "{i}Now.{/i}"

"Rylea paused, his anger subsiding as he saw the danger lurking in Rowans eyes. He let out a deep sigh, then stepped back. He had gone flaccid in the interim."

rylea "{i}Damn{/i} it. How did she die?"

ro "Shut up. Im asking the questions. Touch me like that again, and youll lose your head. Both of them."

"At this Ryleas brow quirked. He let out an effeminate giggle, swaying his narrow hips from side to side."

rylea "Talk dirty to me like that again, mortal, and maybe Ill suck a different head, instead."

$ deandraPrankClue = False
$ ryleaDeandraAffair2Clue = False

label ryleaQuestions:

menu:
    "What can you tell me about Ishta?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        rylea "What is there to say? She was my lover for the last few months, and a damn good one at that."
        rylea "Far more importantly: she was my protection against the rest of the brood."
        rylea "Things have gotten a little tense around here lately, if you havent noticed. But I never would have thought someone would snap and go crazy like {i}this{/i}."
        ro "What makes you think someone snapped?"
        "Ryleas brow furrowed. His hands clenched as he seemed to struggle with the new reality hed found himself in."
        rylea "No one with an ounce of sense or ambition would have gone through with killing Ishta. Not now."
        rylea "X'zaratl likes to keep a quiet brood. Shes trying to impress our new masters. And a killing like this, where theres seemingly no purpose well, it makes her look weak."
        rylea "This also puts me in a most depressing predicament. As Ive just run out of allies."
        ro "Then tell me who did it, and you can be short one rival."
        "Ryleas predatory pupils widened. A malicious smile came to his face as he contemplated Rowans words."
        rylea "My, but arent {i}you{/i} a succulent little soldier?"
        rylea "Its an amusing - and {i}tempting{/i} - offer, but Im going to have to decline."
        rylea "I dont know who did it. But even if I did, the blowback isn't worth it. I need to find new allies, not alienate whoevers left."
        jump ryleaQuestions
    "Do you know about a slave of Niseis called Simon?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        rylea "No. I rarely trifle in the broods pet-swapping antics. I find it nauseating."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Youre lying."
        ro "Nisei told me you knew him personally. She said you liked him so much she often had to separate the two of you."
        "Rylea laughed in a high, lilting tone. He lifted his hand to cover his smile."
        rylea " Is {i}that{/i} what she told you? "
        rylea "Let me be frank, mortal: Nisei is a lying narcissist with a desperate need to feel {i}important{/i}."
        rylea "I wouldnt know who her favorite harem slave was if he flew in here riding a fire-breathing dragon sporting a ten-foot penis. A warm hole is a warm hole."
        ro "Then youll be surprised to learn that Simon is dead. He was found in the arms of Ishta."
        rylea "...The killer murdered a slave too?"
        "Rowan had expected some kind of emotional response, but Rylea seemed merely curious. He shrugged."
        rylea "Ill admit, thats quite strange. No one kills a slave, not unless theyve grown too unruly. And even then, only if its their own. Slaves are supposed to be off limits."
        rylea "But this only proves my point: what possible reason would I have to slaughter both my meal-ticket, and my favorite slave at once?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        jump ryleaQuestions
    "Where were you when the murder occurred?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        rylea "Enduring yet another one of Deandras childish pranks."
        rylea "Admittedly, it was a good one. But it was hardly worth my time."
        ro "What prank? Where was this?"
        rylea "It was in Niseis room. Deandra and I snuck in this morning during one of Niseis cooldown sessions."
        rylea "She has a predictable routine where she calls in a random slave and rides them till they pass out. But this time, Deandra posed as the slave."
        rylea "They got halfway through the fuck-session before Nisei realized that the person railing her ass was Deandra, not her chosen stud."
        rylea "Then Deandra played a charming little game of hold on for dear life, using Niseis hair as a rope, while Nisei tried to buck her off like a bronco."
        ro "What were you doing there?"
        rylea "Watching, of course! Deandra usually likes to have an audience when she pulls these kinds of things."
        rylea "X'zaratl came barging in not long after, maybe ten minutes or so after that. I scuttled back to my chambers, with no one the wiser to my whereabouts."
        ro "Can anyone corroborate your story?"
        "Rylea shook his head, his tail twisting behind him as he fantasized about the moment."
        rylea "Maybe Deandra, if shes inclined to tell the truth today. Nisei had no idea I was there, and would never admit it if she did."
        $ deandraPrankClue = True
        jump ryleaQuestions
    "Do you have any idea who could have done this?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        rylea "Ahrima. No question about it."
        ro "Really? Youre that certain? Everyone else has been a lot more"
        rylea "Speculative?"
        rylea "That doesnt surprise me. The others are exploiting the change, jostling for the top spot. They have a reason to accuse anyone and everyone else, hoping to eliminate a future rival."
        rylea "I, on the other hand, harbor no such delusions. {i}Whoever{/i} wins, I will have to either impress them, or submit to them."
        rylea "Nisei - the scheming slut - was trying to snatch my place as Ishtas bottom out from under me. The last thing shed want to do is purposefully undercut herself in that endeavor."
        rylea "Deandra is a cute prankster, but {i}hardly{/i} a master of intrigue. To pull off a killing like this, shed have to be very confident that she wouldnt get caught. And she has no real reason to try."
        rylea "{i}Ahrima{/i} on the other hand, had both motive and means. Her rooms right next to Ishtas. At the very least, shed have heard everything."
        rylea "She hated Ishta more than anyone else. Our options for allies in the brood often boiled down to either one or the other."
        rylea "Now that her rivals out of the picture, Ahrima has the most to gain."
        ro "I noticed you left {i}yourself{/i} out of your calculations."
        "Rylea smiled with a mouth full of fangs."
        rylea "Yes. And why wouldnt I? Am I supposed to {i}suggest{/i} to you that Im guilty?"
        jump ryleaQuestions
    "Whats going on between you and Deandra?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        rylea "What do you mean?"
        ro "You say that youre Ishtas favorite, yet {i}Nisei{/i} says you were carrying on a secret affair with Deandra at the same time behind her back, as well."
        "Rylea let out a soft sigh. He pinched the bridge of his nose, as if annoyed by the inquiry."
        rylea "Have you ever heard of the term business before pleasure, Rowan?"
        rylea "Ishta was a relationship of convenience. She knew it, and I knew it."
        rylea "The second someone else caught her eye - someone like {i}Nisei{/i} - my days as her bottom were numbered. Its a miracle it lasted as long as it did."
        rylea "Ive tried hopping onto Ahrimas bandwagon in the past. Let me tell you: it's a quick path to a sore ass and an empty harem."
        rylea "But if Ishta ever got bored of me, I needed insurance."
        ro "And Deandra is that insurance."
        "Rylea shrugged, running his hands up and down across his skin as if he were possessed of excessive sensitivity."
        rylea "Better to have a clever underdog as backup than nothing at all. Niseis current situation in the brood is living proof of that fact."
        ro "So you admit that she was your secret lover?"
        rylea "Sure. Just ask Deandra, shell tell you the tru-"
        "Rylea started to laugh, covering his mouth with his hand as he did so."
        rylea "Dear me, I very nearly finished the sentence without smiling!"
        $ ryleaDeandraAffair2Clue = True
        jump ryleaQuestions

    "End interrogation." if ryleaDeandraAffair2Clue == True and deandraPrankClue == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump ryleaInvestigationEnd

label ryleaInvestigationEnd:

ro "...Fine. Thats all the questions Ive got for now."

rylea "You realize XZaratls using you, yes?"
rylea "You think she couldnt solve this herself? Id bet half my harem that she already knows who the culprit is."

"Rowan set his jaw, saying nothing as he stalked out of the demons room and threw aside the curtains."

hide incubus 1 with dissolve

show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

xz "How did it go, Rowan?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "The same as the others. Nothing but lies, insinuations, and hearsay."

"Rowan let out a sigh and collected himself. Today had been an especially trying day."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "...It seems Rylea was playing Ishta and Deandra against each other. He was secretly seeing Deandra while acting as Ishtas ally."

xz "-And all the while, Nisei was doing her best to pull Istha out of his orbit."

ro "Yet no one at all seems interested in allying with Ahrima. Meaning everyone weve spoken to so far has at least some reason to want to implicate the others."

xz "Theres only one brood member left, Rowan."

"Rowan gave a grim nod."

ro "Lead the way. Let us be done with this."

label xzaratlInterrogation4:

scene bg23 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "Who is this last demon?"

xz "Deandra is the youngest member of the brood. She is new, but has integrated herself quite well into the schemes of the others."
xz "She is a social climber, and will do anything to get to the top. But her relative weakness makes her an unappealing ally for most of her kin."
xz "With time, she could grow into a shrewd and calculating Succubi. But so far, she has remained ambitious, but isolated."

ro "Ambitious and isolated enough to murder your second?"

xz "Hmm possibly. If there was something to gain from it."
xz "I cannot fathom what that could be, though. She is nowhere near ready to take Ishtas place in the pecking order."

ro "Maybe shes just crossing one more name off the list."

"X'zaratl smiled, putting a thoughtful hand to her chin."

xz "I like the way you think, Rowan. And in a way, I hope that it is so. It would mean that Deandra had shown remarkable initiative to defeat a more powerful rival."



xz "But she had best hope that youre wrong."
xz "Brood politics is one thing. Callous murder for nobodys benefit is another matter entirely."



xz "Careful with your words when youre around her, she likes to play mind games."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "-As opposed to the rest of them."

hide xzaratl with dissolve

"No sooner had the curtains parted than Rowan was face to face with Deandras smiling face."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Gah!"

show succubus neutral at midright with dissolve

deandra "Greetings, Rowan."
deandra "I was wondering when youd get here."

"Her smile was welcoming, her body language placid and sedated. Deandra had her arms folded behind her, offering no resistance to him whatsoever."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "How do you know my name?"

deandra "Unlike my brothers and sisters, I make a point of learning the whos and whats of Bloodmeen."

if society_type == "feudalism":
    deandra "Sir Rowan Blackwell. Hero of Karst, Steward of the Twins."
else:

    deandra "Rowan Blackwell. Hero of Karst, Steward of the Twins."

deandra "So X'zaratls pulled you into our little web of intrigue, hm?"
deandra "I suppose its to be expected. You have become her favorite little project."

"Deandra smiled, stepping aside and gesturing for him to enter."

deandra "Please, come in. Im sure you have questions about Ishtas murder."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "How do you know about the murder?"

deandra "Come now, Rowan. You think my brothers and sisters werent aware of what had happened, before you ever even talked to them?"
deandra "They all may be practiced liars, but none of them would be stupid enough to be caught in the lurch when X'zaratl locks us down like this."

"Rowan gave the smiling demon a careful once over. She was friendly, open, downright {i}happy{/i} to engage with him. That fact alone made the hair on the back of his neck stand on end."
"He fingered the pommel of his blade and stepped inside. Deandra walked over to the bed and sat down. She patted a spot right next to her."

deandra "Come, sit! I dont bite unless you want me to."

"Her teasing smirk made Rowans jaw clench. He remained standing where he was. Deandra did not seem at all put off at the rejection."

deandra "So, what did you wish to know?"

$ deandra1aSeen = False
$ deandra2aSeen = False
$ deandra3aSeen = False

$ deandraSawSimonClue = False
$ secretTunnelsClue = False

label deandraQuestions:

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

menu:
    "Do you have any idea who could have done this?" if deandra1aSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        deandra "Everyone has their reasons. Some more justified than others."
        "Her smile might have seemed innocent, were her eyes not so obstinately insolent."
        deandra "Well theres Ahrima, of course. The two got along so poorly, Im shocked it hadnt already ended in a blood-duel ages ago."
        deandra "Nisei might have done it. She and Istha have past grievances, due to Ishta kicking her lover out of the brood."
        deandra "Although, if she did do it, she would have struggled to overcome her own, glaring flaws to do so."
        ro "Such as?"
        deandra "Cowardice, for one. No self-respecting demon {i}willingly{/i} subjugates themselves for the sake of a cosy position as someone elses bottom bitch."
        deandra "Hmm Ryleas probably innocent. As petty as he can be, hed have {i}had{/i} to know the consequences of offing his own meal-ticket."
        ro "What about you? What reason would you have to kill Ishta?"
        "Deandra let out a sultry coo. She stretched, making sure Rowan got a good look at her slender curves as she did so."
        deandra "Oh, thats easy. She is X'zaratls second. Shes holding my rightful spot."
        ro "So you admit that you had a motive."
        "Deandra giggled."
        deandra "Yes. But I promise you: Id have done it a lot {i}better{/i}."
        $ deandra1aSeen = True
        jump deandraQuestions

    "What do you actually know about the killing?" if deandra2aSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Deandra let out a sumptuous giggle, hiding her mouth with her hand. Her eyelashes fluttered in seductive offering."
        deandra "I know that Ishta is dead, torn apart at the hands of a demons claws."
        deandra "I also know that she wasnt the only victim. She was caught with the body of a dead slave in her arms. Niseis little pet, If the rumors are true."
        deandra "Simon? Simeon? His name escapes me."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "The other demons all claimed some form of ignorance about the crime."
        deandra "I am not other demons. I have no reason to lie to you."
        ro "Other than to prove your innocence."
        "Her curling smile did nothing to reassure Rowan."
        $ deandra2aSeen = True
        jump deandraQuestions

    "Where were you when the murder occurred?" if deandra3aSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        deandra "I was busy making a fool of Nisei in her quarters."
        "There was a pitiless humor in the sharp curve of Deandras lips, like a lioness greedily licking her chops after a meal."
        deandra "The absent-minded slut forgot to check and see if her slave was actually her slave, and not just a transformed copy."
        deandra "When she failed to figure it out, I strutted in and stuck my dick up her ass."
        "Deandra giggled at the memory, her hands drifting lower on her body at the reminiscence."
        deandra "She didnt squirm strongly enough to throw me off in time. So now theres a thick load of my cum sloshing about in her guts."
        ro "Was this done in revenge for something?"
        "Deandras eyebrow quirked. She seemed amused by the question."
        deandra "Now, now, Rowan. Must {i}everything{/i} be about petty revenge? I saw an opportunity to humiliate a potential rival, and I took it."
        $ deandra3aSeen = True
        jump deandraQuestions
    "Rylea says that you have been carrying on an affair behind Ishtas back.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        deandra "Its a bit rich to say behind her back when Ishta knew damn well we were fucking."
        ro "So you deny being his secret lover?"
        deandra "Insomuch as I am no ones lover besides my own."
        deandra "Rylea and I have collaborated a lot recently. But I have {i}never{/i} been foolish enough to make a true alliance with him. Or anyone else, for that matter."
        ro "Why?"
        deandra "Because I dont work well with other demons. The broods a bloody business, and when you play this deadly game with partners, you often end up like Istha."
        ro "So you dislike killing?"
        "Deandra covered her lips with her hand to hide her smile."
        deandra "I dislike politics of all kinds. A smart Succubus knows her only real friend is herself. Everyone else is just "
        deandra "An accessory."
        jump deandraQuestions

    "What can you tell me about Ishta?" if deandra1aSeen == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        deandra "She was a shallow pretender, and a weak second. X'zaratl could have done better with {i}literally{/i} anyone in the brood, even that seething bag of spite Ahrima."
        deandra "She was a pretentious, inattentive tyrant. The worst kind. Its a mystery of Kharos imagination how she lasted as long as she did."
        deandra "Honestly, her murder sounds a lot more like something she would have pulled off, if she were gunning for the top spot."
        ro "What do you mean?"
        deandra "Senseless, messy slaughter. No grace, no subtlety. Just brute force driven by raw emotion."
        deandra "A part of me almost wonders if shes still, in fact alive. And that this is all just some odd ruse to suss out possible traitors."
        ro "Do you have any proof to back up this claim?"
        "Deandra laughed, covering her mouth to hide the smile."
        deandra "No. But then again: neither do you."
        deandra "If you really wish to find out, poke her corpse and see if she protests."
        jump deandraQuestions

    "How do you know about Simon being in the room with Ishta?" if deandra2aSeen == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        deandra " It wasnt exactly a secret of Solansia that Nisei was on the hunt for a new ally."
        deandra "She just recently got out of a bad alliance with Ahrima, and needed someone with substance to protect her from people like well, {i}me{/i}."
        "Deandra flashed Rowan her fangs as her tail curled excitedly in circles behind her."
        deandra "Nisei knew I was courting Rylea, so to avoid becoming isolated she went for the only remaining option."
        deandra "Simons a bit of a debutante in the brood. Nisei likes to parade him about sometimes. She talks to him like hes some beloved child."
        deandra "Loaning off her favorite pet was a good way of showing trust and fidelity to Ishtas rule."
        deandra "Its all rather revolting, if you ask me. Food is food."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I didnt ask why did she do it?'"
        ro "I asked: {i}how do you know{/i}?"
        "Deandra - to her credit - did not bother to look chastened by his words. She merely smiled at him."
        deandra "Because I saw him enter the room with her. Nisei dropped him off before going to her own room. I was disguised as one of her other slaves. I saw it all."
        $ deandraSawSimonClue = True
        jump deandraQuestions

    "Were you alone with Nisei?" if deandra3aSeen == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        deandra "No. Rylea was there too, lurking about in the tunnels so she wouldnt know he was there."
        deandra "He likes to jerk off to other peoples power plays sometimes. Bit of a voyeur fetish."
        ro "Tunnels? What tunnels?"
        "Deandras eyes glowed with dark amusement."
        deandra "Goodness. No one told you, did they?"
        deandra "The Sanctum is {i}riddled{/i} with hidden passages and secret backways. Its how we get around without drawing each others notice."
        deandra "Aside from a few dead ends leading to X'zaratls room, you can get practically anywhere if you know where youre going."
        "Deandra stood up off the bed and gestured towards the curtains at the back wall. Rowan followed her warily as the demon pulled aside the curtains to reveal a small, cramped corridor to step into."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Why has no one mentioned this before?"
        "Deandra giggled."
        deandra "You never asked! And we demons dont like to share."
        $ secretTunnelsClue = True
        jump deandraQuestions

    "End interrogation." if deandraSawSimonClue == True and secretTunnelsClue == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump deandraInvestigationEnd

label deandraInvestigationEnd:

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "...I think Im done asking questions."

deandra "Oh, I think youve got one more in you."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Unless youre volunteering guilt, we have nothing more to say to each other, demon."

"Rowan pivoted on his heel and made for the door. He paused at the curtains at the sultry sound of Deandra chuckling."

deandra "Such an odd thing, Simons death. Dont you think?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "What?"

deandra " What a strange aberration he is in all this. A perfectly good cockslave, with all the hallmarks of a beloved stud. Tame as a lamb, and so easy to manipulate."

"Rowan turned in a slow circle to face her."

deandra "Why would anyone kill him? What do they have to gain by killing a slave who bore no loyalty to Ishta?"

ro "...To denigrate Ishtas memory? To ruin her reputation?"

"Deandra let out a snort, waving the thought away as if it were nothing."

deandra "Ishtas dead. Her reputation is irrelevant. While it may elicit an extra chuckle or two, it serves no real purpose."
deandra "You must know Rowan: there is nothing that we demons do that isnt in our best interests."
deandra "So ask yourself: why would someone kill a slave?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"A long silence followed, as the oddly contagious thought rolled through Rowans head. The bottom went out of his stomach as his eyes flicked over to the curtains leading to the tunnels. Deandra continued on as if hed heard nothing."

deandra "You know its funny, this reminds me of what Nisei said while I was railing her ass today. She-"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "No "

"Deandra tilted her head in a mock-quizzical fashion."

deandra "Hm? Did you say something Rowan?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Open the way to the tunnels. {i}Now{/i}."

"Deandra practically skipped to the curtains, turning them aside as Rowan stepped through. He hustled down the dank corridor, following his hunch into the dark depths."


scene black with fade

"Deandras room soon disappeared from view. Rowan soon came to a switchback that led to a long corridor that ran parallel to the Dark Sanctums main chambers."
"Acting on his suspicions, he used his natural tracking senses to trace the rough distance of Ishtas room in his head, then made in that direction."
"Moving through the tunnels, he began to hear a strange sound emanating from the depths. It was almost like whimpering."
"At last Rowan came to the place he figured to be Ishtas room. The whimpering grew louder as his footsteps approached, then abruptly fell silent."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "...Hello?"

"A frightened squeak was the response. Rowan turned the corner, and came face to face with a dead man."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "{i}Simon?!{/i}"

simon "{i}Aaah{/i}! P-please, dont hurt me!"

"It took Rowan a moment to recover from his shock to comprehend what he was looking at. Rowan put his hand upon the shivering, naked shoulder of the very-much-alive slave."
"The terrified man was covered in cuts and bruises, most of them made by a Succubus claws running down his back and chest."
"He was shaking like a leaf, curled up into the fetal position against the wall next to a set of sealed curtains that led presumably into Ishtas room."

ro "Simon, what are you doing here?"

simon "It- it wasnt me! Tell Mistress Nisei it wasnt me! Hed said hed tell her {i}I{/i} was to blame if I didnt stay put!"
simon "Please, tell Mistress Ive been good! Ive been good, I swear! It wasnt me!"

"Rowan felt a wave of wretched pity subsume him. He bent down to comfort the crying, blubbering man. But as he did so, a sudden, overwhelming question arose in his mind."
"{i}If this is Simon then whose body is lying in Ishtas arms?{/i}"

scene bg23 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan swept aside the curtains leading from Simons hiding place and stepped into Ishtas room. His hand clenched in a white-knuckled grip upon his sword."
"The two bodies were right where hed left them: motionless but not lifeless."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "The charade is over. I found the real Simon."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "{i}Whoever{/i} you are, you had best stand up and explain yourself."

"At first, nothing happened. Then, as if by magic, the dead body of Simon began to shrink. It contorted and shifted as a waxy figure came into view."
"He stood up and stretched, letting out an annoyed huff of air as he turned to face Rowan. His true features came to the fore."

show incubus 1 neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Rylea."

rylea "And just who the hell are you supposed to be?"

ro "The man whos going to turn you over to XZaratl for wasting my time."

"At that Ryleas eyes went wide. He fell to his knees, clasping his hands together in desperate supplication."

rylea "W-wait, you cannot tell her! You {i}must{/i} not!"
rylea "I-I know I fucked up, okay? Rules are rules and but I got so {i}mad{/i} at her-"
rylea "She- she deserved it, you know? That bitch deserved {i}it{/i}! "
rylea "She was going to run out on me - on {i}me{/i}, for that idiotic tart Nisei?"

"Rylea crawled on his belly, simpering on hand and knee as he scrabbled at Rowans boots."

rylea "I-I had to do it! She was gonna leave me out in the lurch {i}again{/i}! I walked in on her fucking Simon. Sweet, {i}innocent{/i} Simon-"
rylea "S-she was hurting him, you know? I had to protect him!"

"The lies and justifications came out so fast that Rowan didnt have time to process them. He took a deliberate step back out of the wailing demons grasp."

ro "You had best explain yourself immediately, or Im calling XZaratl."

"At this the demon calmed. He let out a frustrated sigh and picked himself up off the ground."

rylea "What a waste. All those hours lying on top of that dumb sluts corpse, and for what?"

ro "Why did you kill Ishta?"

rylea "Why do you think? She was two-timing me behind my back! "
rylea "I walked in on her playing rough with a slave she {i}knew{/i} I liked. She could have killed Simon!"
rylea "I just I saw red. I didnt even realize what was happening till it was all over."

ro "-So instead of killing him, you stashed Simon away to keep for yourself."

rylea "The poor boys been brainwashed by Nisei, he would have told her everything!"
rylea "Besides, Nisei doesnt deserve a sweetheart like Simon. Just look at how she treats him! "

ro "If youve been lying here this whole time, then who was the Rylea I just talked to a few minutes ago in your room?"

"Rowan saw the lie build in Ryleas eyes before he ever parted his lips."

ro "Stop. Dont even bother."
ro "If even a fraction of what your brood has told me is true, then I have ample reason to suspect who your accomplice is."

"{i}The very demon who put me on this path to begin with{/i}. Rowan thought darkly, thinking back to Deandras insinuations."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "You have a lot to answer for, XZaratl wants to speak to you."

rylea "Wait, human! Please, you must reconsider."
rylea "There must be {i}something{/i} I can offer you, in exchange for my freedom."

ro "Im here to name names, demon. The only way youre getting off the hook now is if I point the finger at someone else."

"The evil glint of Ryleas smile sent a chill down Rowans spine."

rylea "Exactly my thought as well! What if I were to offer you my {i}personal{/i} services?"

"The demon put himself on display, spreading his arms apart in sensual invitation."

rylea "We form a binding contract. You tell XZaratl that someone else was to blame. And in exchange, you mark me as yours. From here on in, I work for {i}you{/i} first before anyone else."

"Ryleas pleading smile showed how desperate he was. This was his final gambit."
"Rowan considered the idea. It was tempting to have an ally in the Dark Sanctum wholly devoted to Rowan. Whats more, he was pent up from the frustrating chase hed just undergone. It might be nice to blow off steam with a shapeshifting demon. "
"While finding the killer had been his task, the brood had lied to him repeatedly over the course of the investigation. He had no true loyalty to any of the ostensibly innocent demons."

menu:
    "Accept Rylea's offer.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "...Fine. I will keep your secret."
        ro "But you must swear personal loyalty to me. You will be my eyes and ears from now on inside the Dark Sanctum."
        rylea "You will not regret this, Rowan."
        "Rowan reached out and struck Rylea with the back of his hand."
        ro "Silence. You have wasted enough of my time. And now Im left with a mess to clean up, and an underling to mislead."
        ro "XZaratl might be willing to tolerate a petulant child as a minion, but {i}I{/i} will not. "
        "Rylea, his cheek burning a bright cherry red, lowered his head in contrition."
        rylea "Yes master."
        ro "We dont have much time. Well take the tunnels back to your room. You can hide Simon in your harem till this all blows over."
        "At this Rylea perked up, a wide smile spreading across his face."
        rylea "{i}Yes{/i}, master!"
        scene black with fade
        pause 1
        scene bg23 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
        show incubus 1 neutral at midright with dissolve
        rylea "Are you ready to make the pact, master?"
        rylea "The loyalty ritual requires you to {i}consecrate{/i} me."
        "Rylea let out an unsubtle giggle. Rowan sighed. They didnt have much time, XZaratl still thought he was interrogating Deandra."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Then down on your knees, whore."

        scene cg665 with fade
        show incubus 1 neutral behind cg665
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg665
        pause 3
        rylea "Mmm, such a delicious looking cock."
        "Rylea, corrupted slut that he was, was already on his knees and peeling off Rowans pants by the time Rowan had issued the command."
        "The sultry demon took Rowans hardening length in hand and planted a delicate kiss upon the head."
        "A wave of sensitivity passed over Rowans shoulders as Rylea took an experimental lick. Whatever else could be said about the canny killer, he knew how to please."
        "Rylea took him in his mouth, suckling upon his cockhead as if savoring a delicious meal. The demons eyes fluttered shut as he let out a happy moan."
        "Rowans dick made a pop sound as Rylea pulled it to the corner of his cheek, then allowed it to slip free from his lips. He let out an appreciative gasp as he jerked him from the base."
        rylea "Mmmm, masters cock."
        scene cg666 with fade
        show incubus 1 neutral behind cg666
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg666
        pause 3
        ro "No talking. If I wanted lip, Id have sold you out to XZaratl."
        "Rylea, far from being deterred, let out a low giggle. He kissed Rowans shaft and jerked him more strenuously."
        "Rowan began to tire of the foreplay. He put his hand to the back of Ryleas head, taking great fistfuls of his silky white hair in hand."
        "With a clench and a pull he forced Rylea down onto his dick. The demons eyes widened, and he mimed choking for a moment. But the ease with which he managed to deepthroat Rowan was telling."
        ro "Thats a proper look for you: choking on my cock like the degenerate, lying slut you are. No wonder Ishta chose Nisei over you."
        "Rylea - caught as he was with a mouthful of Rowan - merely moaned and gagged, his tongue swirling in eccentric circles as he lathered Rowans rod with glistening spittle."
        "Rowan reached down and casually slapped the sinful demon, reddening his cheek even as they suctioned tighter than a vice against his shaft."
        "Rowan picked up the pace, thrusting his hips against Ryleas face so that his midriff bumped against the demons wrinkled nose. The sound of wet slapping filled the room."
        ro "Are you satisfied now, you fucking whore? You got everything you ever wanted."
        ro "Ishtas dead, Simon is yours"
        ro "And now youve got a {i}new{/i} master with a big, fat dick to suck. Things couldnt have gone better for you, huh?"
        "Rylea shivered in place, his own erection poking pitifully upwards from his obedient kneeling position. He did not answer Rowans jeering, he merely tightened his lips and sucked harder."
        "Rowan put both his hands to the back of Ryleas head, shoving him down to the base. The demon obliged his intrusion, opening his throat so Rowan could jam the whole of his cock down Ryleas throat."
        "They met eyes: the triumphant human and his submissive demon. Rylea smiled at him through the corners of his mouth, his lips working the shaft even as Rowan felt the wet, slick slide of his tongue against his balls."
        ro "There you go, just keep groveling. Keep sucking that dick, and let your master do all the thinking for you."
        "Rylea fluttered his eyes. He {i}hummed{/i} with Rowan in his mouth, a curious vibration that brought Rowan to the very edge of orgasm."
        "Rowan stopped him with another light slap, pulling free from Ryleas lips in a single smooth motion. The demon let out a mewling whine, but was silenced with a look."
        ro "Get on the bed, Im not done with you."
        "Rylea giggled and did as he was told, crawling on all fours as he wiggled his bottom in the air. He slid out of his clothing like a snake shedding its skin, leaving his winking ass exposed to Rowans viewing pleasure."
        "Rowan approached, planting a harsh {i}smack{/i} against Ryleas pert bottom. The demon squealed and lifted his hips, his long tail thrashing about in excitement."
        "Rowan didnt bother with lube, he didnt need to. Rylea was already ready and waiting for him. He pressed his dick against the demons yielding ass, and pushed."

        scene cg667 with fade
        show incubus 1 neutral behind cg667
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg667
        pause 3
        rylea "{i}Mmm{/i} yeah, that's the stuff!"
        "Rowans cock slid into Ryleas ass like it belonged there. The demon bit the pillow and suppressed a cry of pleasure. It slid deep into his rectum as Rowan put his weight behind the thrust, shoving Rylea into the mattress."
        "Rowan leaned his weight atop him, straddling Ryleas ass as he angled himself for proper penetration. Ryleas erect cock bounced from the momentum of his thrusts, spinning about in helpless, swirling circles as it drooled precum from the tip."
        rylea "{i}Mmm! Mm{/i}, yeah baby, just like that."
        "Such insolence. Rowan would not stand for it. It was bad enough he was covering up a murder for the impulsive creature, now he was dealing with a chatty slave."
        "Rowan spanked him. Hard. He planted the flat of his palm against Ryleas pale skin at the same time as he thrust, sending the unexpecting demon into a conniption fit of shivers at the action. XZaratl had not been lying: he really did like to be dominated."
        ro "I told you to shut up."
        "Rylea giggled and pushed his rump back into Rowans hips, eager to bring their relentless mating session to its explosive conclusion."
        "Rowan laid himself atop the demon, shoving his head into the bed and pinning him in place. This was no romantic interaction, no slow buildup or casual mating. This was hate sex, of the most pitiless and callous kind."
        "Rowan laid into Ryleas ass with all the vigor and strength that he would normally reserve for a foe on a battlefield. He slammed his hips against him again and again, ruthlessly railing his hole the way a barbarian would devour a flank of raw meat."
        "He took him by his throat, his hand clenching to give the illusion of choking. He wanted to dominate Rylea, to put him in his place and never let him live down the humiliation of his circumstances."
        "For Rylea, Rowan was salvation and safety. For Rowan, Rylea was merely a useful means to pleasure and influence. The tables had turned, Rowan had finally begun to play the Game of Demons."
        show cg668 with fade
        pause 3
        "His teeth clenched as he felt the building rise of something deep within him. His cock thickened in Ryleas ass as he felt his cumvein bulge with all that pent up frustration, anger and spite. It was a tremendous relief of the body as he grunted and spurted and came."
        show cg668 with sshake
        show cg668 with sshake
        show cg669 with flash
        pause 3
        "Rylea, for his part, merely moaned and trembled beneath Rowans domineering presence. He yielded entirely to him, relaxing in his arms as Rowan planted his seed deep within him."
        "They held together for a minute for more, each reveling in the sensation of hot cum pouring into Ryleas ass."
        ro "Ive concecrated you now, whore. The deal is struck."
        "Rowan pulled free, watching with dark glee the white fluid pouring from Ryleas boneless and insatiate body. He had himself cum in the interim, his weak dribble soaking the bedsheets as he basked in the afterglow of the fuck."
        "Rowan pulled his pants up and made for the curtains without a second glance over his shoulder."
        ro "Remember this day well. I own you, now. You report to {i}me{/i}."
        "The only response Rowan got was a mumbled affirmative. He smirked to himself as he redid his sword belt and left the room."
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ ryleaRowanSlave = True
        jump murderMysteryEnd
    "Accept Ryleas offer, but demand he change gender.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "...Fine. I will keep your secret."
        ro "But you must swear personal loyalty to me. You will be my eyes and ears from now on inside the Dark Sanctum."
        rylea "You will not regret this, Rowan."
        "Rowan reached out and struck Rylea with the back of his hand."
        ro "Silence. You have wasted enough of my time. And now Im left with a mess to clean up, and an underling to mislead."
        ro "XZaratl might be willing to tolerate a petulant child as a minion, but {i}I{/i} will not. "
        "Rylea, his cheek burning a bright cherry red, lowered his head in contrition."
        rylea "Yes master."
        ro "-And before we continue, change your form. If Im going to treat you like a slut, Id rather fuck a Succubus."
        "A gleam of masochistic glee entered Ryleas eyes. He smiled, his face and form shifting even as he let out a sultry - and decidedly feminine - giggle."
        hide incubus 1 with dissolve
        show succubus 6 neutral at midright with dissolve
        femrylea "Mmm, {i}gracious{/i} what am I getting myself into?"
        "The now-Succubus Rylea exposed her thicker curves to him, plumping out her ass and quirking an eyebrow as her breasts grew to whorish proportions. Rowans eyes widened as he watched her rapid transformation."
        femrylea "First you subjugate me, {i}then{/i} you force me to take on a more pleasing form for your own, cruel amusement?"
        "Rylea chewed on her lip, letting out a sultry moan as she reached down to finger her new, dripping cunt."
        femrylea "Master, where have you been all my life?"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "We dont have much time. Well take the tunnels back to your room. You can hide Simon in your harem till this all blows over."
        "At this Rylea perked up, a wide smile spreading across her face."
        femrylea "Yes, master!"
        scene bg23 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show succubus 6 neutral at midright with dissolve
        femrylea "So are you ready to make the pact, master?"
        femrylea "The loyalty ritual requires you to {i}consecrate{/i} me."
        "Rylea let out an unsubtle giggle. Rowan sighed. They didnt have much time, XZaratl thought he was still interrogating Deandra."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Then down on your knees, whore."

        scene cg787 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg787
        show succubus 6 neutral behind cg787
        pause 3
        "Rowan sat down and spread his legs, inviting her to nuzzle against him like the desperate supplicant she was. He cast a dismissive glare down on her."
        ro "Hurry up, before I change my mind and throw you to XZaratls mercy."
        "Rylea perked up, rushing forward on her hands and knees to worship at his manly altar."
        femrylea "No! Oh Master, you mustnt! She wont punish me {i}nearly{/i} as well as you can!"
        "Rylea, corrupted slut that she was, was already on her knees and peeling off Rowans pants. Rowan grunted in annoyance at her exaggerated obsequiousness."
        "The sultry demon took Rowans hardening length in hand and planted a delicate kiss upon the head. A wave of sensitivity passed over Rowans shoulders as Rylea took an experimental lick."
        "Whatever else could be said about the canny shapeshifter, she knew how to please."
        "Rylea leaned her face into his lap, placing herself submissively at his feet took him in his mouth, suckling upon his cockhead as if savoring a delicious meal. The demon's eyes fluttered shut as she let out a happy moan."
        "Rowans dick made a {i}pop{/i} sound as Rylea pulled it to the corner of her cheek, then allowed it to slip free from his lips. She let out an appreciative gasp as she jerked him from the base."
        femrylea "Mmmm, masters cock."
        ro "No talking. If I wanted lip, Id have sold you out to XZaratl."
        "Rylea, far from being deterred, let out a low giggle. She kissed Rowans shaft and jerked him more strenuously."
        "Rowan began to tire of the foreplay. He put his hands to either side of Ryleas face, clutching her for a moment like one would a treasured lover."
        "That all changed when he pulled her down with measured force onto his cock, taking great fistfuls of her silky white hair in hand."
        "With a clench and a pull she forced Rylea down onto his dick. The demon's eyes widened, and she mimed choking for a moment. But the ease with which she managed to deepthroat Rowan was particularly telling."
        ro "Thats a proper look for you: choking on my cock like the degenerate, lying slut you are. No wonder Ishta chose Nisei over you."
        "Rylea - caught as she was with a mouthful of Rowan - merely moaned and gagged, her tongue swirling in eccentric circles as she lathered Rowans rod with glistening spittle."
        "Rowan used her head like it was his plaything, controlling the tempo of the blowjob by lifting and lowering her at his leisure, often at a speed just beyond that which was comfortable."
        "His brow turned downward as he let out a low expulsion of breath; the whore was a pleasing way to blow off steam, if nothing else. Rylea, sensing his increasingly aggressive movements, mimed choking when he pulled her down to the base."
        femrylea "{i}Huk{/i}!"
        "Rowan did not let up, holding her with ruthless aggression against his crotch. To her credit, Rylea merely moaned and suckled, tonguing his balls with her wet and suctioning mouth."
        ro "Are you satisfied now, you fucking whore? You got everything you ever wanted."
        ro "Ishtas dead, Simon is yours"
        ro "And now youve got a {i}new{/i} master with a big, fat dick to suck. Things couldnt have gone better for you, huh?"
        "Rylea shivered in place, her hands drifting southwards to fondle her dripping nethers from her obedient kneeling position. She did not answer Rowans jeering, she merely tightened her lips and sucked harder."
        ro "There you go, just keep groveling. Keep sucking that dick, and let your new master do all the thinking for you."
        "Rylea fluttered his eyes. She {i}hummed{/i} with Rowan in his mouth, a curious vibration that brought Rowan to the very edge of orgasm."
        "Rowan stopped her, shoving her off his cock in a single, ruthless movement. Rylea came up coughing, wiping at her drool-caked face as she fought to catch her breath."
        ro "Stand up, Im not done with you."
        "Rylea giggled and did as she was told, rising to her feet before bending at the hip to expose her soaking genitalia. She put her hands to her thighs as she wiggled her ass in the air."
        "Rowan approached, planting a harsh smack against Ryleas pert bottom. The demon squealed and lifted her hips, her long tail thrashing about in excitement."
        "Rylea was already wet and waiting for him. He pressed his dick against the demons yielding cunt, and pushed."

        scene cg788 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg788
        show succubus 6 neutral behind cg788
        pause 3
        femrylea "{i}Mmm{/i} yeah, that's the stuff!"
        "Rowans cock slid into Ryleas tight pussy like it belonged there. The demon suppressed a cry of pleasure as he hit her deepest place. His dick slid deep into her as Rowan put his weight behind the thrust, shoving Rylea forward, nearly catching her off balance."
        "Rowan leaned his weight atop her, grabbing her by her wide hips as he angled himself for proper penetration. Ryleas legs shivered from orgasmic pleasure at the immediate, relentless pounding Rowan delivered to her clenching cunny."
        femrylea "{i}Mmm{/i}! Mm, yeah baby, just like that."
        "Such insolence. Rowan would not stand for it. It was bad enough he was covering up a murder for the impulsive creature, now he was dealing with a chatty slave."
        "Rowan spanked her. Hard. He planted the flat of his palm against Ryleas pale skin at the same moment as his deepest thrust, sending the unsuspecting demon into a conniption fit of shivers at the action. XZaratl had not been lying: she really did like to be dominated."
        ro "I told you to shut up."
        "Rylea giggled and leaned back on her heels, pushing her rump against Rowans hips. She was just as eager as he was to bring their relentless mating session to its explosive conclusion."
        "Rowan grabbed her by the wrists and pulled her flush against his back, humping her in rapid thrusts into her deepest core. She tilted her head back to look at him, her eyes ablaze with erotic pleasure."
        "This was no romantic interaction, no slow buildup or casual mating. This was hate sex, of the most pitiless and callous kind."
        "Rowan laid into Rylea with all the vigor and strength that he would normally reserve for a foe on a battlefield. He slammed his hips against her again and again, ruthlessly railing her the way a barbarian would devour a flank of raw meat."
        "He took her by her throat, his hand clenching to give the illusion of choking. He wanted to dominate Rylea, to put her in her place and never let her live down the humiliation of her circumstances."
        "For Rylea, Rowan was salvation and safety. For Rowan, Rylea was merely a useful means to pleasure and influence. The tables had turned, Rowan had finally begun to play the game of demons."
        "His teeth clenched as he felt the building rise of something deep within him. His cock thickened in Ryleas cunt as he felt his cumvein bulge with all that pent up frustration, anger and spite. It was a tremendous relief of the body as he grunted and spurted and came."
        "Rylea, for her part, merely moaned and trembled beneath Rowans domineering presence. She yielded entirely to him, relaxing in his arms as Rowan planted his seed deep within her. They held together for a minute for more, each reveling in the sensation of hot cum pouring into Ryleas pussy."
        ro "Ive concecrated you now, whore. The deal is struck."
        "Rowan pulled free, watching with dark glee the white fluid dripping from Ryleas boneless and insatiate body. He shoved her to the bed, and she toppled onto the bed without protest, twitching in place as she endured an explosive orgasm."
        "Rowan pulled his pants up and made for the curtains without a second glance over his shoulder."
        ro "Remember this day well, whore. I own you now. You report to {i}me{/i}."
        "The only response Rowan got was a mumbled affirmative. He smirked to himself as he redid his sword belt and left the room."
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ ryleaRowanSlave = True
        jump murderMysteryEnd
    "Turn Rylea in to XZaratl":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowans expression hardened. He drew his sword in a swift, smooth movement, pointing the tip of it directly in Ryleas crestfallen face."
        ro "Youre coming with me, worm."
        rylea "Please dont do this, I beg you!"
        ro "Shut up and follow me. If you try to run, XZaratl will be the {i}least{/i} of your problems."
        "The demon cowered before his blade, raising his hands in defeat as he made for the door. Rowan shoved him through, calling out in a loud voice so that all in the Dark Sanctum might hear of what had happened."
        ro " I found him, XZaratl! I found the killer!"
        jump murderMysteryEndTurnIn


label murderMysteryEndTurnIn:

scene bg23 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

xz "You have done a great thing for me this day, Rowan."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "And yet, it feels like Ive wasted my time."

"XZaratl smiled, putting a comforting hand on his shoulder as another swept smoothly about his waist. She pulled him tight in a side-hug, allowing him to feel the feminine curve of her hips against him."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

xz "Dont think of it like that. Thanks to you, peace - or what passes for it - has returned to the Dark Sanctum. "
xz "I may have lost my second, but I have retained the confidence of my brood, and kept the crisis to a minimum."

"She leaned in, her eyes lidding low as she planted a chaste peck on his cheek. He rubbed at the spot where the lipstick stuck."

xz "Thank you. I wont forget this."

ro "What is to become of Rylea?"



xz "Luckily for Rylea, he is too valuable an agent to simply dispose of."



xz "But that doesnt mean he wont face harsh punishment."
xz "Aside from specific tasks I give him myself, he will not be allowed to leave his room or see his harem."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "{i}That's{/i} it?!"

"XZaratl smirked."

xz "Have you ever seen what happens to a Demon who has been denied sexual partners or pleasure for {i}months{/i}?"
xz "Trust me, by the time I finally forgive Rylea of this slight, he will be {i}begging{/i} for the sweet release of death."

"Rowan suppressed an expression of disgust. Demon justice was often more cruel and arbitrary than a simple execution. Rylea would certainly survive the ordeal, but he would be none too happy by the end of it."

xz "At least that settles things for now."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"{i}Not quite{/i}. Rowan thought. There was still the matter of Ryleas accomplice."
"While Rylea had ultimately been to blame for the killing, it was obvious that Deandra had helped him try to cover it up at least, at first. He could still out her, if he so chose to. XZaratl would certainly believe him."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Then again, demons did hate tattlers. if Rowan wanted to, he could simply drop the matter and not tell Deandras mistress about her double-dealings. She {i}had{/i} helped him solve the murder, after all in her own, duplicitous way."

menu:
    "Tattle on Deandra":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Things arent quite as settled as you think. Rylea had help."
        ro "Deandra posed as Rylea when I went to interrogate him in his room. She tried to cover up the murder."

        xz "Did she?"
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Yes. After trying to mislead me, she revealed the tunnels that eventually led me to Simon."
        ro "What confused me, however, is why she fed me the information needed to out Rylea in the first place. Supposedly, they were allies."
        "XZaratl let out a humored giggle, one she quickly tried to cover with her hand. Rowan shot her a quizzical look."

        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        xz "You must know by now that my siblings definition of ally is not quite the same as a Solansians."
        xz "This is a pleasant surprise. I wouldnt have expected Deandra to show such calculation and forethought. At least, not for a few years yet."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Youre not mad at her?"
        xz "Why would I be? She acted {i}exactly{/i} as one should in such circumstances."
        xz "She took advantage of a major shakeup in the broods power dynamic, betrayed a weak ally at a key moment for personal gain, and ensured she now sits at or near the top of the pecking order."

        xz "-And she did it all while manipulating her superior, ensuring you came to your own conclusions while also pointing you in the right direction."
        xz "She outed Rylea, but avoided the stigma of being called a tattler. She diverted blame while accomplishing her goals all at once."

        xz "If anything, shes to be {i}commended{/i}. That is the exact kind of intuition and ambition that Im looking for in a recruit."
        ro "But she covered up Ishtas murder!"
        xz "Did she? Rylea would disagree."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "So, she deserves no punishment?"
        xz "Deandra is not to blame for Ishtas death. That fault lies squarely on Ryleas shoulders. She only did what was right, and took advantage of the situation."
        xz "If anything, this puts her on the shortlist for when I choose my new second in the brood. Such raw talent should be harnessed."
        menu:
            "Not good enough. She needs to be punished.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "No. Unacceptable."
                ro "Your underling wasted my time on a wild goose chase, all the while playing me for a fool."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                ro "I dont deal with false-talkers, and I dont trust minions who are ready to lie to my face to avoid responsibility."

                xz "She is only doing what is expected of her, Rowan."
                show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                ro "She is {i}expected{/i} to be loyal to those above her. I dont care about the petty politics of your brood, I care that my time is being wasted."
                ro "Under no circumstances is she to be rewarded for this. I want you to make an example of her."
                xz " I suppose I could assign her to exclusive Orc relief duty for a few months. Not quite a slap on the hand, but-"
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                ro "Do whatever you deem necessary to get the point across. But a word of advice?"
                "Next time, leave me out of your brood politics."
                return
            "I suppose youre right.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                "It was hard to argue that Deandra had played him for a fiddle. As frustrating as it was to be used in that manner, she {i}had{/i} shown herself to be a capable demon. Rowan could harness that."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                ro "Very well, but if you could pass along a message to her for me?"

                xz "Of course."
                show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                ro "Tell her: Rowan Blackwell doesnt give second chances to liars."

                "XZaratls eyes shined with mirth. She smiled and nodded."
                xz "Ill be sure to relay that information to her."
                xz "The Dark Sanctum is, as always, at your disposal Rowan."
                return
    "Drop the matter.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "...Yes."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "That settles things."
        "XZaratl smiled back at him, genuine warmth in her features as she swept her arm out to encompass the whole of the building."
        xz "The Dark Sanctum is, as always, at your disposal Rowan."
        return

label murderMysteryEnd:

scene bg23 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

xz "Ah! Rowan, there you are."



xz "Deandra said youd disappeared into the tunnels, and I thought-"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Im fine, I was just investigating a lead."



xz "Did you find anything conclusive?"

ro "Not exactly."



xz "This is not good, Rowan. While you were gone I took the time to look in Ishtas room for more clues that might help the investigation. The slaves body is gone."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Gone?"

xz "Gone. Missing. Someone has taken it."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

xz "This has gotten out of hand. I {i}cannot{/i} report Ishtas murder to the Twins without having the culprit well in hand. "
xz "If you can't prove who did it, a scapegoat will have to suffice."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Youre okay with throwing one of your servants to the wolves?"



xz "If it means ending this threat to my rule, yes."
xz "The killer may still be at large, but I can at least send a message to the rest of the brood that these kinds of inter-demon squabbles won't be tolerated."



xz "Besides, I won't be choosing blindly."
xz "You have spoken to my kin, who do {i}you{/i} think murdered Ishta?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

menu:
    "Ahrima did it.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Ahrima is the obvious culprit."
        ro "She had plenty of motive, and had the strength to follow through on the threat."
        ro "Whats more, shes the only demon in the brood whose alibi didnt have another demon present to corroborate."

        xz "She {i}has{/i} chafed for a long time beneath Ishtas shadow. It makes sense - given the injuries - that she just finally lost her patience."
        xz "Very well."
    "Nisei did it.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I think Nisei did it."
        "XZaratl tilted her head in confusion. She seemed surprised by the accusation."

        xz "Really? Why?"
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Before Ishta was your second, there was an Incubus in the brood, yes?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Nisei was once his pet. When Ishta took over, she kicked him out of the brood and left Nisei alone with no allies."
        ro "My guess is, she harbored a grudge, and waited for a perfect moment to pay Ishta back in kind. Simon wasnt a gift, he was a ruse."
        xz "If that is the case, then I shudder to think what shes done with his missing body."
    "Deandra did it.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "...Deandra did it."
        ro "She admitted that she saw Ishta as a wrongful pretender to the title of your second."
        ro "Given her proclivities towards shapeshifting and backstabbing, and the lack of struggle on Ishtas part, she likely caught her unawares and had to kill her quickly."
        xz "An ambitious power move, if true."

        xz "But also a grave miscalculation, I do not reward senseless slaughter."


xz "Very well. Then your part in this drama is done, Rowan."
xz "I assign our little scapegoat to the mines for now as a punitive punishment. A few weeks of mindless, menial labor should get the message across well enough."

ro "...For a murder?"

"Xzaratl smiled."

xz "Since I cant ascertain as to the actual guilt of the accused, yes. If nothing else, it tells everyone to knock off the infighting, or there will be consequences."



xz "An inelegant and imperfect solution, but it is the best I can come up with."



xz "Thank you, Rowan. I know how frustrating this all must have been for you."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"{i}Less than you might think{/i}. Rowan thought to himself, remembering the feel of Ryleas velvety lips around his cock."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Of course, XZaratl. But in the future: try to be more discerning with your recruits."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('conors_fate', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 30', 'avatar.corruption < 31',"castle.buildings['sanctum'].lvl >= 1",), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('why_karnas_failed', triggers="week_end", conditions=("castle.buildings['sanctum'].lvl >= 1",), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('rowans_dominance_display', triggers="week_end", conditions=("castle.buildings['sanctum'].lvl >= 1", 'all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31',), depends=('xzaratl_s_advances',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg6")
    event('cliohnas_domination', triggers="week_end", conditions=('cliohnaResistance >= 2',), depends=('another_visit_to_Cliohna',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg12")
    event('shaya_capital', triggers="week_end", conditions=("castle.buildings['brothel'].lvl >= 1",), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

label conors_fate:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan sat alone at his desk, his head buried in his hands. He had spared himself this brief moment of weakness, a quiet admission of the unbearable weight of responsibility that lay upon his shoulders."
"The moment hed returned from a grueling week of travels, he was confronted with a swarm of paperwork and emergency missives. Liurial was gone, off attending to some minutiae elsewhere, and he was left alone to handle the mess."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"It was an endless ordeal. And it never got easier. The lists and lists of names - of villages burned and the loot taken at their expense - only deepened his guilt."
"The fall of Raeve keep had been a boon to the Twins cause and ruination to those stuck under their bootheels. Rowan let out an angry sigh. The challenge of serving as the Twins unwilling lackey had finally, for a brief moment, overwhelmed him."
"What was he even {i}doing{/i} here, anymore?"


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The light was dying in the western sky when he finally escaped from the carefully collated piles of human misery that littered his desk."
"Rowan walked with a slump-shouldered gait, his eyes to the ground and his mind in some low place in his chest. The sun was a fading disc of orange and red that hung like a drooping eyelid over the ugly wrinkles of the world."
"A trickling stream of newly-arrived slaves were flowing in from the front gate, driven forward by a phalanx of Orcish guards. They shouted and shoved when one fell out of line, yanking them up by the scruff of the neck when they failed to rise from the ground quick enough."

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

an "Hey, servant. Come here."

"Rowans eyes snapped up. Andras. Not the person he was hoping to see today. The Demon was standing next to the castles main gate, leaning against the wall as if bored with the ongoing spectacle. Rowan did his best to hide the angry scowl that threatened to break out across his face."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "What is it... Master?"

show andras angry at midright with dissolve

an "Drop that insolent tone, whelp. I just gave you an order."

"Rowan noticed that a small group of them had been separated from the rest, cowering behind the looming bulk of Andras. They were manacled together in a chain-gang, six of them on their knees, as if awaiting execution."
"...Maybe they were. Rowan heaved a sigh and sidled up next to him."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "What do you wish of me?"

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

an "This prisoner claims to know you. Is he lying?"

"Andras gestured in the direction of the hollow-eyed spectre kneeling at the front of the chain gang. When he lifted his head, Rowans blood ran cold."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "...Conor?"

conor "{i}Rowan?! {/i}"
conor "Solansia, preserve me, I-I thought you were dead!"

"Rowan felt the bottom go out of his stomach. It was another survivor of Arthdale. Rowan recognized that curly mop of brown hair and wiry frame from anywhere."
"It was Conor, the Baker. Rowan had grown up just down the street from the young man. Theyd known each other for years. Gods above, what was he doing here?"

show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

an "And here I thought Id get to cut out a liars waggling tongue. Shame."

"Andras laughed aloud. Judging from the paralyzing fear that filled Conors eyes, he was already well acquainted with the Demons cruel particularities. "

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "What is he doing in chains?"

an "What do you think the rest of the prisoners are wearing, fool?"

"Rowan bit back an angry retort. He had to stay in control. For the sake of salvaging whatever could be salvaged from the situation, he needed to keep a level head. His hand was white-knuckled upon the pommel of his blade as he turned to face Conor."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "...How did you get here, Conor?"

conor "I I managed to flee the carnage just as the Orcs attacked. M-my wife, she she-"

"Tears built up in the exhausted mans eyes. Rowan could do little but look on in pity. The prisoner took a moment to compose himself. His shirt was scruffed and bloody. He looked like he had taken a beating before capture."

conor "I fled to a nearby village, where some distant relatives were staying. Id been scraping together whatever I could, making ends meet ever since."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"And now, Rowan had brought doom upon this poor mans head for a second time. Guilt wormed its way into the center of his chest like a burning needle through his heart."

conor "We thought you were dead, Rowan. Everyone assumed youd been killed in the initial attack. So when he said you were here I-I-"

an "He got mouthy. He said that if the one of the Six Heroes were here, Id have a sword shoved in my belly."

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

an "Brave, but stupid. Very stupid."

"Andras strode up to the man, taking him by the back of the head. He lifted him by the roots of his hair so that he and Rowan were forced to look at each other."

an "So, Rowan, fancy your chances?"

show andras angry at midright with dissolve

an "{i}Do you see a sword in my belly, slave?{/i}"

"Andras inhumanly strong fingers clenched against the back of the mans head. Conor screamed."

menu:
    "Demand he be set free.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "..Let him go."
        show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
        an "What did you just say to me?"
        ro "I said let him go! What is he to you? The last raid brought you dozens of slaves."
        conor "R-rowan?"
        "Andras expression darkened. He shoved Conor forward, toppling him to the ground. He smashed face-first into the dirt. The Demon put his boot upon the back of the mans head, trapping him in place."
        an "What is he to me?"
        "It took only the tiniest bit of pressure as he leaned into him with his leg, but Conors tortured cry of pain sent shivers down Rowans spine."
        an "Less than nothing. But it looks like he means something to {i}you{/i}."
    "Reason with Andras.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan could do little but tremble in place, enraged beyond words. If he intervened now, Conor was a dead man. The only hope he had was to talk Andras down."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Master, we have only just begun our conquest of Rosaria. Until we complete that task, the slaves Ive acquired for you remain a valuable commodity."
        show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
        if society_type == "feudalism":
            an "Heh. Not so valuable as to excuse your Lord getting insulted."
        else:
            an "Perhaps the slave should have thought about that before he insulted me."
        ro "That may be the case, but we cant afford to make an example of every slave with a loose tongue."
        "Andras smile was cruel and pitiless. He strengthened his grip on the poor mans head, eliciting an even louder cry of pain than the one before."

"Rowans eye was drawn to a sudden flash of green above Andras head. He looked up to see a forlorn figure standing upon the parapets, overlooking the proceedings."

ro "Alexia"

"She saw them. Shed seen everything. Her eyes were glued to the back of Conors head. The two made brief eye contact, and Rowan saw the glimmer of dread reflected back at him."
"Swallowing down the shame that built in his chest, he redirected his attention once more to the threat in front of him. He couldnt get distracted, not if he wanted to spare Conor from a terrible fate."

ro "Gods above, hes learned his lesson! Conor, if you could, would you take back your words?"

conor "Y-yes! Kharos take me, yes!"

"Rowan looked to Andras and affected a careless shrug. It took everything in his power not to draw his sword and prove Conors harmless threat true."

ro "You have proved your point. He wont make the same mistake again."

"There was something frightening in Andras eyes as they turned to regard Rowan. It reminded him of that terrible day when hed been forced to decide the old Elders fate."

an "So it seems."

show andras happy at midright with dissolve

an "Fine. Ill leave it up to you what we do with him."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Andras threw his hand in a careless gesture towards the five men chained together. They cringed when he indicated him, huddling into a nondescript pile in an attempt to avoid being singled out."

an "This lot were headed to the lower reaches of the castle for menial work, but it looks like theres been a change of plans."
an "Letting a slave insult me is something that cannot go unpunished. Someone {i}else{/i} might try something a bit bolder next time."
an "So {i}one{/i} of them is going to be headed to the mines instead: either your slave friend, or his companions."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The mines were a death sentence, especially for the battered and broken bodies kneeling before him. They wouldnt last a month in those conditions. Rowan cast a short glance up towards the spot on the wall where Alexia was standing. Her hands were over her mouth."
"Rowan made his face an empty mask. If he were to show the slightest bit of the emotion raging inside his chest, Andras would know that he had won."
"Condemning a person hed known since childhood to a merciless fate for the crime of spitting out a careless, toothless insult or condemning five innocent men for a harmless action they hadnt even committed."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "..Just how long do you plan to keep doing this to me?"

show andras angry at midright with dissolve

an "Until you learn your place."
an "Decide."

menu:
    "Send Conor to work the mines.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ conorJob = "mines"
        "Rowan tried to get the words out, but they choked in his throat. He took a moment to compose himself, letting out a weary sigh."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Send Conor to the mines. Hes the one who"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Offended you."
        show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
        an "Boring. I was hoping youd surprise me for once."
        "Andras stepped back, releasing the slave from his prone position. Conor lifted his head to stare imploringly into his old friends eyes."
        conor "Rowan {i}please{/i}"
        "From an outsiders perspective, Rowan was expressionless. But internally, his heart felt like it was about to burst from his chest."
        conor "Gods, dont let them do this to me!"
        "Instead of responding to his emotional entreaty, Rowan gestured to a few Orc guards standing watch nearby. They seized Conor by his arms and lifted him bodily off the ground, all but dragging him to his grim fate."
        conor " No! Please! I didnt know! {i}I didnt know!{/i}"
        "Rowan stared at the wretched form of Arthdales baker as he receded into the distance, unable to tear his gaze away from the horror of what hed just done."
        an "Send the rest of them to their original work detail. Let them know the mercy of my leniency."
        "{i}Mercy is a word you are incapable of comprehending{/i}. Spoke a dark, hateful voice in the back of Rowans mind. He no longer knew if the thought was directed at Andras, or himself."
    "Send Conor to work in the kitchens.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ conorJob = "kitchens"
        "He couldnt do it. He couldnt bring himself to doom a man hed known for so long to such an awful fate. It took everything he had to look the five men in the eyes, he owed them that much at least."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Conor is a- "
        ro "H-hes a talented baker. Hed be more useful to you serving in the castle kitchens."
        "A malicious grin spread across Andras face as he sneered at Rowan. The merciless creature seemed to revel in the way it made him squirm. Andras gestured once again towards the five men huddled together in chains."
        show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
        an "And what should we do with the others, then?"
        ro "You know what we should do."
        show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
        an "I want to hear you say it."
        ro "...Send them to the mines."
        "The five damned souls let out piteous moans of anguish. Andras, delighted, made a sharp gesture with his hand. The Orc guards who had been standing by rushed forward, seizing the men and hustling them to their feet."
        "They were herded - backs bent and heads bowed - towards their new destination: the black pit where they would spend the rest of their miserable days in toil and suffering. Some cursed Rowan, others begged for mercy. One, the oldest, merely wept."
        "Andras released his grip on Conor and laughed."
        show andras happy at midright with dissolve
        an "He can work the kitchens, if he can keep his mouth shut."
        an "Thank your Hero for your life, slave. He may not have run a sword through me, but he at least managed to spare you."
        "Conor babbled out a hushed {i}thank you{/i} as he was led away to the kitchens. Rowan couldnt even look him in the eye."
        show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

an "Thats enough fun for the day, I think."
an "I have a banquet with Jezera, any more trouble from your old friend will be on your head, servant."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Understood, Lord Andras."

an "Good. Id hate to have to repeat myself."

hide andras with moveoutright

"Content that he had gotten his pointless lesson across, the Demon turned and left. Six lives destroyed, all in the space of a few minutes, and yet he had somehow grown bored with the travesty."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan stared at Andras retreating back as the Demon stomped away, off to commit some new barbarity or vulgarity. He felt his hand drift once more to the sword at his side, his fingers clenching against the pommel."

ro "...Im going to kill you one day. And when I do, Ill make sure to split your belly open first."

"The words were spoken with a whisper, but they had the strength of iron behind them. Rowan looked up at the empty spot on the wall where Alexia had been standing. He sighed."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "I guess I should go talk to her."

scene cg743 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind cg743
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg743
pause 3

"Night was coming. The final rays of light were fading away to nothing in the coming gloom. There, sitting alone with her back to him, Alexia sat upon a crenellation of the wall."
"Her body was silhouetted by the setting sun, hunched forward as she stared out across the empty wastes beyond the castle."

ro "Alexia? What are you doing up here?"

"She didnt respond. Rowan let out a sigh and walked over to her. She didnt so much as glance in his direction as he sat down on the crenellation next to her. Her face was expressionless, her eyes dull."

scene cg744 with fade
pause 3

if all_actors["alexia"].relation >= 60:
    "Rowan reached out and took her hand. His fingers threaded through her slender grasp and squeezed. Alexia looked at him, her glimmering green eyes holding to his for a long moment. He flashed a sympathetic smile."


elif all_actors["alexia"].relation <= 30:
    "In the past, in a life now far removed from the one they now lived, Rowan would have wrapped his arm around his beloved wife and asked her what was wrong. Now, the tender words of worry dribbled out his mouth as a mechanical afterthought."
else:

    "In normal circumstances, Rowan would have rushed to comfort her. But there was a distance between them now, a hesitation in their interactions that made such attempts at empathy feel almost hollow."


scene bg57 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Something on your mind, love?"

al "...Dont do that. Dont pretend like I didnt see what just happened."

"Rowans shoulders slumped. He swallowed down the painful lump in his throat and nodded."

ro "Im sorry. Andras put me on the spot. I I didnt have a choice."

"The look of condemnation in her eyes said otherwise, but to her credit she didnt offer any real retort. She turned her gaze once more to the setting sun."

al "...Conor was my dads apprentice once, you know? He took over the bakery after he died. I knew him since we were children."

ro "I I know."

al "He was always such a loudmouth, but he had a good heart. We used to sneak spare bread loaves from the ovens and sit together in the alley behind the bakery at lunchtime. "
al "Sometimes birds would come, and wed feed them together. Crows mostly, though sometimes wed see the odd wood thrush, or even a robin. "
al "Once, a nightingale landed on top of his head, chittering away at him in its beautiful little voice. It was the boldest bird Id ever seen."
al "I laughed so hard when Conor started shouting and capering about, waving his arms about like a loon to get it off his head."
al "He was {i}scared{/i} of it. Can you believe it? Such a little thing, and all it was doing was sitting on his head."
al "But still he was..."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    "Alexias eyes filled with tears."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "...Alexia?"
    al "I-I cant..."
    al "I cant {i}do{/i} this anymore, Rowan!"
    "She buried her face in her hands, her shoulders shuddering as she sobbed. Overcome with emotion, she vented her sorrow towards the uncaring horizon."
    al "These people this {i}place{/i} it just never stops!"
    al "Every day it gets worse. Every day it feels like were just spiraling down deeper and deeper into a pit we cant escape."
    al "I j-just cant take it a-any m-{i}muh{/i}-"
    "Alexias voice broke as tears streamed in tortured lines down her face. Her expression collapsed, revealing a frightened woman in its wake."
    if all_actors["alexia"].relation >= 60:
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Hey. Come here."
        show cg745 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg745
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind cg745
        pause 3
        "She shivered as Rowans arms went around her shoulders and pulled her to his breast."
        "Despite her painful hesitation, once she leaned into him Alexias body melded against his like a lifeline. She threw her arms around him, burying her face in his chest as she wept."
        al "What are we doing here, Rowan? What did we ever do to deserve this?"
        show rowan necklace concerned behind cg745
        al "All these people suffering... all our friends in Arthdale"
        al "We lost everything, the life we built together for {i}this{/i}?"
        "Rowans jaw clenched as he pulled her close and let her vent. He said nothing. What answer could he even give at this point?"
        al "I try so hard to stay strong I-I really do!"
        al "I know how difficult it is for you. I kn-know how painful it must be... to look into the eyes of those {i}monsters{/i} every day and do their bidding."
        al "But I just cant I cant keep pretending like"
        al "L-like everythings still okay!"
        ro "Alexia"
        al "Youre the only real thing in this world that I have left, Rowan. Youre the {i}only{/i} person who- w-who remembers what it was like, before-"
        "Rowan felt something wet and warm fill the corners of his eyes. His throat constricted. He couldnt afford to show weakness, neither of them could. But it was just so hard to hold it all in."
        ro "Well get it back. Well save them all. I swear to you, beloved: we will return there one day."
        "Alexia didnt answer him. She simply cried. She knew Rowan too well to not recognize the bittersweet sound of an empty promise."
        "They stayed like that for several minutes, Alexia huddled against his chest as he held her close. Rowan gently stroked her hair, whispering quiet nothings into her ear."
        "At last, the storm subsided. Alexia let out a pained chuckle, wiping at her eyes as she tried to hide the misery that painted a sombre brush across her face."
        scene bg57 with fade
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "I-Im sorry, my love. I just"
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        al "I dont know what to do, anymore."
        ro "Neither do I."
        ro "If there was any way, I would have saved Conor. Set him free to let him find a life far away from this place."
        ro "But I cant risk it, not while youre stuck in this mess with me."
        ro "Andras will be watching him now, to be sure he doesnt suddenly disappear from his job. The same goes for the other prisoners, Id expect."
        ro "The Twins dont trust me, and every little rebellion against their will only hardens their hearts against us. Im sorry my love, but youre my primary concern."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Maybe, in the end, theres nothing we {i}can{/i} do."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "But Im here for you. By all the Gods and all the Realms, I wont let them hurt you Alexia."
        al "Theyve already hurt me, Rowan. Theyve hurt us both."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        al "But least Ive got you, as terrible as this place is. I..."
        al " I dont know what Id do without you by my side, Rowan Blackwell. Id go mad, or-"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Become a spinster?"
        "Alexia returned a blank stare. Rowans face grew a knowing smirk. Then, at last, the aura of melancholy broke, and she choked out a laugh."
        al "Y-you {i}beast{/i} of a man!"
        "Alexia slapped his shoulder pad in sharp rebuke, her arms going about his shoulders as she clung tight to him."
        al "Dont even joke about something like that!"
        ro "What? I think youd look comely in black."
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
        al "One more morbid word out of you, and Ill shove you off this wall myself!"
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        "Rowan laughed, and Alexia laughed along with him. It was good to see her smile again."
        jump conorLowCorEnd
    else:





        al "What kind of life is this? What kind of people are we becoming?"
        al "All those innocent victims... everyone who died in Arthdale"
        al "We gave up our lives, everything weve ever known for {i}this{/i}?"
        "Rowans fists clenched against the crenellated rock. He stared out at the bloody sunset, searching for the unanswerable solution to her question in the fading purples of the evening."
        show cg745 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg745
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind cg745
        pause 3
        "Rowan felt her arms go around his side, pulling tight against him as she searched for some semblance of warmth in the madness."
        "After a moments hesitation, Rowan put his arm around her, leaning his head against her shoulder."
        al "I try so hard to stay strong. I I really do."
        al "I I know what the Twins tell you to do. I know the cruelty they ask you to commit in their name."
        al "But you dont do it, do you? You wouldnt just enslave people the same way theyve enslaved us?"
        "Rowan very nearly managed to feed her a pleasing lie. But her searching gaze made his heart ache. He sighed and looked away."
        ro "...I do what I can to mitigate their worst impulses. I can only do so much."
        "She looked down at the ground, her tears staining his lap."
        al "W-why does it feel like everything we touch just turns to ashes in our hands?"
        ro "Alexia"
        "She didnt answer him. After a time she pulled away from the uncomfortable embrace, wiping at the corners of her eyes. Rowan could do little but watch in sympathy."
        al "...I dont know what to do anymore."
        ro "Neither do I."
        al "It feels like were living in a nightmare. And I dont know how to wake up."
        ro "Maybe we dont. Maybe theres nothing we {i}can{/i} do."
        ro "If there was, I would have saved Conor, set him free to find a life far away from this place."
        ro "But I cant risk it, not while youre stuck here in this mess."
        ro "The Twins dont trust me, and every little rebellion against their will only hardens their hearts against us."
        "Rowan took her hand in his. He mustered the most convincing smile he could manage."
        scene bg57 with dissolve
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        ro "But Im here for you, Alexia. I swear: I wont let them hurt you."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        al "I wish I could believe you, Rowan."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        al "But we both know thats a promise you cant keep."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "She wiped at the tears that ran down her face, granting him a soft smile. It was so rare to see her smile these days."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        al "Solansia forgive me, when did things get so complicated?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Things were always this complicated, love. This is just the first time weve had to see it up close and personal."
        al "It shouldnt have to be. We shouldnt have to compromise who we are for the privilege of living in this gilded cage."
        "Rowan had no real answer to that. Neither of them did. Fate had put them into this position, and it was largely fate that would decide how theyd escape it if theyd escape it."
        jump conorLowCorEnd


elif all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:

    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    "A terrifying shadow crossed her face. Her beautiful features twisted with sudden fury, her teeth gritting in anger."
    al "He didnt deserve this!"
    "She rounded on him, her eyes ablaze, tears streaming down her face."
    al "H-how could you let this happen? Conor was our {i}friend{/i}!"
    ro "What was I supposed to do, Alexia? "
    al "Set him free! Tell Andras to let him go!"
    ro "Andras would have killed them all if I did that. You know how he is, I didnt have a choice."
    al "Then stop him! Stand up to him! {i}I dont know{/i}!"
    ro "Alexia"
    al "Maybe we deserve this, maybe it was always our fate to end up here, but Conor did nothing wrong!"
    ro "There was nothing I could do."
    al "{i}Stop saying there was nothing you could do{/i}!"
    "Alexia shoved him. Hard. Rowan toppled off the crenellation, nearly plunging to his death in the process."
    "He only just managed to throw his weight backwards, landing hard on the stone of the parapet with a loud thud."
    al "Be a man for {i}once{/i} in your damned life!"
    if all_actors["alexia"].relation > 30:
        "Her cruel words broke the spell of madness that had seized her. Alexia froze, her face going rigid with shock."
        "They stared at one another, mutual expressions of dismay etched across their faces. A dreadful silence stilled the air."
        al "I..."
        al "Rowan, oh Gods, I- Im so sor-"
        "Her mouth gaped as she tried to babble out an apology. Her choked voice faded away into feeble nothingness."
        "Rowan picked himself off the ground and brushed himself off, dazed at her harsh words and the sudden shock of violence. They stared at one another in bewilderment, their silhouettes dark shadows amidst the setting suns rays."
        ro " ...Why?"
        "It was an innocent question, a childlike inquiry, filled with hurt and confusion. Alexia opened her mouth to speak, but words escaped her."
        al " I I dont know what came over me, I-"
        ro "Whats happening to you, Alexia? "
        "She shuffled up to him, trembling hands reaching out to touch his tensed shoulders."
        al "R-rowan, {i}please{/i}, I didnt mean to-"

        menu:
            "Pull away from her.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan stumbled backwards out of her grasp, tripping over himself to get away from the thing that had so wounded him. Alexia froze for a second time, horrified at his abrupt withdrawal."
                "His heart twinged with pain as he saw the despondent look that crossed her features in the aftermath. But he could not go to her, not after what shed just done."
                al "Rowan I-Im-"
                "Rowans hands grew clammy as an emotion that he couldnt describe - an ugly mixture of impotent rage and utter despair - rose up within his gullet to choke the words from his throat."
                "He didnt say a word to her. He couldnt, lest the floodgates open and the tears come spilling out like so much useless rainwater on the ground. He just turned and walked away."
                "A muffled sob behind him told him all he needed to know. Hed hurt her, just like shed hurt them. They were even now, he supposed. Not that it did much good for either of them in the end."
                "So much for the Hero of the Six Realms. Rowan couldnt even manage to save his own wife. He angrily wiped the tears from his face as he all but fled from the castle wall."
                $ change_relation('alexia', -15)
                return
            "Hug her.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "How did things get so difficult?"
                "Rowan let Alexia step forward into his chest, wrapping his arms around her as she threw herself against him."
                al "I-Im so {i}sorry{/i}! Please, forgive me beloved!"
                "Rowan didnt know what to say, he just held her while she cried. It was like he was moving underwater. His mind was a detached spectator as his body moved on automation."
                "Hug her. Hold her. Stroke her hair. Whisper in her ear meaningless reassurances that things will be all right. This is what it takes to calm her down, to bring her to a normal level."
                "{i}This is what empathy looks like{/i}. A cold, distant voice in his head reassured him. {i}This is what a relationship should be{/i}."
                "{i}Nothing made sense to him anymore{/i}."
                al "I didnt mean to do it, I swear! I dont know what came over me!"
                ro "Its okay, Alexia. Its all going to be okay."
                "All he could offer at this point were flavorless platitudes."
                al "Please, Rowan. I I cant do this without you."
                ro "I know."
                al "I {i}need{/i} you."
                ro "I know."
                al "Let me- let me make it up to you please?"
                "She leaned forward hesitantly to kiss him, her searching eyes begging for his permission."

                menu:
                    "Kiss her.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "In the end, he couldnt resist her. He never could. Only Alexia could hurt him so and still bring him crawling back."
                        "She was his panacea - or, alternatively: his poison. The lines between them were so blurred and toxic that he didnt know what she meant to him anymore."
                        "Rowan nodded, and she kissed him, their lips connecting with something approaching desperation."
                        jump conorSexScene
                    "Not like this.":

                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "Rowan pulled away, and Alexias tears flowed anew. He put a finger to her lips and gently {i}shushed{/i} her."
                        ro "Its okay, its okay. Im just not in the mood."
                        al "I-I understand."
                        ro "You dont have to apologize."
                        al "I dont deserve you."
                        "{i}No one deserves anything{/i}. Rowan thought as he hugged her close and let her bitter tears stain his shirt."
                        return
            "Confront her.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Why would you do that to me, Alexia? Why would you even say those things?"
                al "I didnt mean it, Rowan. I-I just- I wasnt thinking, I was mad."
                ro "At me?"
                al "N-no! About about Conor..."
                ro "You told me to act like a man."
                "Alexia's eyes widened. She opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out. After a pathetic attempt to excuse herself, she lapsed into a miserable silence."
                ro "What do you want me to do, Alexia?"
                ro "The Twins have us trapped here, chained to their will by the necklaces around our necks."
                ro "It would be one thing if I was the only one stuck in this hell but I have {i}you{/i} to think about as well."
                ro "I want nothing more than to protect these people, but youve seen what the Twins are capable of."
                ro "If I push too hard, arouse too much suspicion, we both die. And I cant let that happen. Call it selfishness: but youre my primary concern."
                "Alexia huddled into herself. She looked like she was on the verge of tears."
                ro "Youve changed, Alexia. And I dont think it's for the better."
                ro "Bloodmeen Castles corruption warps everything it touches. At first I thought we were immune to it."
                ro "...I guess I was wrong."
                al "Rowan, I-"
                ro "Dont say anything. Theres nothing to say. It is what it is."
                ro "I guess well just have to live with the consequences."
                al "Please Rowan, can you ever forgive me?"
                "Rowan stared into her teary eyes, guilt chipping away at his heart."
                ro "I can only try, Alexia."
                "Her expression broke, her lip quivering as she threw her arms around him. Rowan reluctantly held her close, his heart hammering in his chest."
                al "I love you, I love you, I love you! I swear that I do! Im {i}so sorry{/i}!"
                "She leaned forward hesitantly to kiss him, her searching eyes all but begging for his permission."

                menu:
                    "Kiss her.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "Rowan kissed her. What else could he do? For all she had done to him, she was still his wife."
                        "No one else could make him feel this way: this destructive blend of affection and suffering rolled into one."
                        "She was his panacea - or, alternatively: his poison. The lines between them were so blurred and toxic that he didnt know which was which anymore."
                        jump conorSexScene
                    "Not like this.":

                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "Rowan pulled away, and Alexias tears flowed anew. He tilted her chin up to look at him."
                        ro "Not like this, Alexia. Not right now, not after what just happened."
                        al "I-I understand Rowan."
                        ro "Then you know why Im saying no."
                        ro "Please just let me take some time to process this? I need to think about things."
                        al "I dont deserve you."
                        "Rowan winced. For all her faults, Alexia still knew how to tug at his heartstrings. He pulled her into a chaste hug."
                        ro "Its going to be alright."
                        al "No it wont be. Not after what Ive done."
                        "Rowan tried to spit out a denial, but the words got blocked in his throat."
                        return
    else:

        "Rowan froze in place. His eyes went wide as he stared into the seething pit of anger that was the woman he thought hed loved."
        "There was no apology in her eyes, no sign that she even recognized the gravity of what shed just done. She leapt off of her seat and rushed forward, looming over him like a raging thundercloud."
        "He saw the look in her eyes. She she {i}hated{/i} him at that moment. The stinging realization was like a splash of icy seawater to a gaping wound. Rowan was left speechless."
        al "Look at you. You dont even have the good sense to be angry at me."
        if alexiaJezObedient == True:
            al "What happened, Rowan? Does Jezera keep your balls in a little box somewhere?"
        if alexiaAndrasObedient == True:
            al "What happened, Rowan? Did Andras break you in nice and hard?"
        al "You keep pretending like the world abides by your ridiculous moral code. Yet here you are: dancing like a puppet to the Twins strings!"
        al "Do you think youre {i}better{/i} than me? Is that it?"
        al "Look around you, Rowan. Look at everything youve done. Do you think your integrity or your morals have saved anyone?"
        al "Raeve Keep has burned. Arthdale is {i}gone{/i}. Solansia only knows what youve got in store for us next!"
        al "You disgust me. For all your purity, for all your principles, youre just a weak-kneed coward."
        "Rowan stared at this merciless creature, unable to discern her human features. Who was this woman? What had she done with Alexia?"
        "But the longer Rowan looked, the more despondent he became. In a way, it would have been easier had she been simply telling the truth."
        "For all her bold words, Rowan could see the tears in her eyes."
        al "{i}Well{/i}? Arent you going to say anything? All we ever seem to do anymore is argue, so I guess its your turn."
        al "So come on! Say it! Get mad at me!"
        al "{i}Do something{/i}!"

        menu:
            "Are you quite finished?":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan picked himself up off the ground and dusted himself off. He stared with cold impassivity into his wifes angry eyes."
                ro "...Are you done?"
                "His empty tone only seemed to make her angrier. She slapped him. Hard. Rowan accepted it, turning his face to one side to lessen the stinging impact."
                al "Gods {i}damn{/i} you!"
                "Rowan allowed a humorless smile to spread across his cheeks."
                ro "They already have. Youre just the insult to the injury, at this point."
                al "You dont care about me at all, do you?"
                ro "I care, Alexia. More than you can possibly know. Its why I let you do this to me. Youre the only one who ever could."
                ro "Youre the only one who ever will."
                al "I dont give a damn about your hollow pity, Rowan."
                "Rowan shrugged, a perfunctory rise and fall of his shoulders."
                ro "You dont have to. Its not my pity thats keeping you alive."
                "Alexias glare could have melted stone. It was a good thing then that Rowan had long since hardened his heart to her."
                "He turned away without saying a word. It was just as well, she didnt really have anything left to say, anyway."
                "So much for good intentions."
                $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
                return
            "Walk away":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan didnt say a word as he stood up. He just looked at her. He searched for some sign of the woman he once knew, but could find nothing."
                "He turned away in a slow circle, moving with deliberate steps in the direction of the stairs. It had been a long day, and he was exhausted."
                al "Where are you going? Get {i}back{/i} here and yell at me!"
                "Rowan didnt turn around, didnt address her tortured voice. To acknowledge her now would be to give her the power she sought over him."
                al "{i}Rowan!{/i}"
                "Desperation colored her voice, the sort of hopeless panic a drowning man might have when lost at sea. Rowan could not be her rope to cling to, not this time. She had finally crossed a line."
                al "You bastard, you were {i}everything{/i} to me!"
                "Rowan stopped. He didnt turn around, but she had - admittedly - managed to unnerve him."
                ro "...No."
                "Empty words. Like all the rest. How many platitudes had slithered past their mouths these last few months? Rowan was so tired of the lies."
                "He walked the final distance to the stairs in silence, dogged by the increasingly hysterical ranting of his wife at his back."
                $ change_relation('alexia', -15)
                return
            "Throw her words back in her face":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Youve got a lot of nerve treating me this way, you know that?"
                ro "You call me a coward, but when you went missing, {i}I{/i} was the only one who cared enough to look for you."
                ro "I {i}came back{/i} for you. I willingly fell into the Twins trap for you! I could have just abandoned you. The Elder himself told me to leave you to your fate!"
                ro "But I couldnt do it, because the thought of you dying alone in this miserable place turned my stomach."
                ro "Every day, I blacken my soul for your sake. Ive betrayed my oaths, killed my friends, stomped everything I ever believed in into the dirt."
                ro "And this is the gratitude I get?!"
                al "Oh, dont get so high and mighty with me, Rowan Blackwell!"
                al "You think I dont see the way you strut around the castle like a peacock preening his feathers?"
                al "For all your selfless sacrifice, you sure love to put on airs. Deep down, you always wanted power."
                al " I saw how sullen you got when you returned from the Capital after the War. You {i}hated{/i} that you had to run back to your poor, little nobody wife in a podunk town in the middle of nowhere."
                ro "Is that what you think this is about? You think I give a damn about the trappings of authority?"
                ro "Just who the hell do you think I am, you heartless bitch?"
                al "{i}Fuck you{/i}, Rowan!"
                ro "I would, but I have standards."
                "Rowan caught her wrist long before the intended slap could land. Alexia struggled with him for a moment, shoving at him and punching his chest."
                al "L-let {i}go{/i} of me!"
                ro "With pleasure."
                "Rowan let go of her wrist and stepped back, taking care to avoid a second strike. Alexias eyes were narrow pinpricks of hatred that glared at him in the dying light."
                ro "I dont know where we went wrong-"
                al "When I married you!"
                ro "...But Im not going to stop being who I am. Love me, hate me, {i}damn{/i} me for all I care. I came back for you. I {i}protected{/i} you."
                "Alexia spat at his feet."
                al "I dont need your protection."
                ro "Maybe you dont. But I do know this: Im the best chance youve got of leaving this castle with even a shred of your soul intact."
                ro "Think on that Alexia, the next time you try to push me off a castle wall."
                "Rowan half expected her to rush him when he turned away, but instead he was greeted with silence."
                "He paused at the top of the stairs to look back at her. She was standing alone, facing the sunset with a grim expression."
                "Rowan let out an exhausted sigh, and descended into the Bowels of Bloodmeen once more."
                $ change_relation('alexia', -15)
                return
else:

    "Alexia trailed off. She turned away from him, staring out at the vast expanse of emptiness that were the Rakshan wastes. Her expression was desolate."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Alexia?"
    al "Hm?"
    ro "Are you okay?"
    if all_actors["alexia"].relation >= 60:
        "She turned to look at him, the evening sunlight gleaming in her emerald eyes. The wind blew a gentle breeze across her soft features."
        "Alexia shook her head, shifting her gaze towards the tall mountains in the distance once again."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        al "No."
        al "Im not okay."
        al "I dont think Ive been okay for a long time, Rowan. Not since Arthdale burned."
        ro "That wasnt our fault, Alexia."
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
        if alexiaJezObedient == True:
            al "Wasnt it? Lady Jezera played us like a lyre. We fell right into her trap."
        else:
            al "Wasnt it? We were fools to trust that girl."
        ro "How could we have possibly known who she was at the time?"
        "Her gaze sharpened. She turned to glare at him, a righteous anger filling her eyes. For a brief moment, it looked like Alexia wanted to hit him."
        "Then, just as quickly, the hatred dissipated. Alexia let out a tired sigh, unable to meet his sympathetic gaze."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        al "Im losing myself, Rowan."
        al "I can feel it. Somethings changed."
        al "Maybe its this castle, maybe it's the shock of what happened at Arthdale."
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
        al "Or maybe Ive {i}always{/i} been this way, and I was just too blind to see it."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        al "But with every day that passes, I feel less and less like the girl you once knew."

        menu:
            "Thats not true.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan took her hand in his. Alexia turned to meet his earnest expression."
                ro "Youre still the woman I fell in love with, Alexia."
                al "I dont think I am. I dont know {i}who{/i} I am, anymore."
                ro "{i}I{/i} know who you are. And thats all that matters."
                show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                al "Hehe. You really are a silly man sometimes, Rowan."
            "Why do you think you feel this way?":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Alexias smile trembled, as if she were but inches away from tears. She took a deep inhale and let out a sigh."
                al "I dont know."
                al "Or, I guess I do. But I dont know how I can explain it to you in a way youd understand. I just... cant resist it."
                al "Before, I would have been horrified about what happened to Conor. Now though, I just feel empty."
                ro "Its a coping mechanism, Alexia."
                ro "Sometimes, the worst experiences take a bit of willful delusion on our part to survive. Its easier on our hearts to just duck our heads down and cover our ears."
            "Whats happening to you?":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                al "I dont know I dont know if I even understand it myself."
                al "I know how I should react, how I {i}would{/i} have reacted had I been exposed to these things back in Arthdale/"
                al "But now, when I find myself confronted with whats going on around here I just"
                "She trailed off, nibbling on her lip in worry."
                al "M-maybe Im just overthinking things, huh?"
                "Her nervous laughter and unconvincing smile belied the strained tone in her voice."

        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        al "I wish I could be as strong as you. I admire you for that, truly I do. But..."
        "She opened her mouth to say something more, but then seemed to think better of it. She looked away from him. A pained expression crossed her face."
        ro "But... what?"
        al "Nothing. Im talking nonsense, now."
        al " I Im sorry, Rowan."
        ro "Sorry for what?"
        al "For bringing you to this place. For making you suffer like this."
        al "Conor deserved better. {i}You{/i} deserve better."
        ro "Alexia..."
        al "You shouldnt have tried to rescue me. You should have just left me to rot. The world wouldve been a better place if youd just forgotten about me."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "W-what-"
        "An anger Rowan couldn't describe bubbled up inside his chest at her words. All of the repressed feelings and burning resentments hed been storing up since Arthdale rose like bile from his throat."
        ro "What are you {i}talking{/i} about?! Stop saying things like that!"
        "He seized the shocked Alexia by the shoulders, shaking her from her mournful stupor. His eyes were ablaze, his hands were trembling with an indescribable fury that he could no longer keep in check."
        ro "Why do you think Im here right now? Why do you think this gods-forsaken necklace is wrapped around my neck?"
        ro "Do you think I like helping them? Do you think I {i}enjoy{/i} serving them?!"
        ro "I did this all for you! I am damning myself for {i}you{/i}, Alexia!"
        al "R-rowan-"
        ro "Dont you dare give up on me now, not after everything weve gone through. Were going to get through this. {i}Together{/i}."
        "She didnt know how to respond. Tears filled her eyes. Alexia embraced him, and Rowan did the same. They clung to one another like survivors in a storm."
        "Nearly an hour passed. The sun sank beneath the horizon, filling the world with effervescent gloom. Alexia sat next to him, staring into the distance with that long-eyed look again."
        "They hadnt said anything to each other in all that time. Something was weighing on her thoughts. At last, she turned to look at him."
        al "...Rowan."
        al "You dont know how much you mean to me."
        "He felt her arms go around him, her body sidling close as he kept his gaze trained towards the blue mountains in the distance."
        al "I I want to be with you. Tonight. In your bed. As husband and wife."

        menu:
            "Kiss her.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "How could he ever say no to her? As the sun sank into darkness Rowan captured her lips with a kiss."
                "So much had changed about them and their relationship, yet this singular experience was the same as it had been on their wedding day."
                "She pulled close, holding him tight as if frightened that he would leave. But Rowan wouldnt do that, he couldnt. Perhaps he was doomed, perhaps they both were."
                "But for Alexias sake, he was willing to risk the void."
                jump conorSexScene
            "Back off.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan was more tired than he thought. The mental exhaustion of the day and the week preceding it had taken so much from him. The last thing on his mind was sex."
                ro "Im sorry Alexia, theres just a lot on my mind right now."
                "Alexias crestfallen face almost made him reconsider, but her gaze hardened as she nodded earnestly at him."
                al "I understand. It was a selfish thought of mine."
                al "Ive been having more and more of those, of late."
                al "Would it is it okay if I was selfish in a different way then?"
                al "Could we just... stay here for a little longer like this?"
                "Rowan smiled, wrapping his arm around her shoulder. She got close to him and snuggled against his chest. He kissed the top of her head."
                ro "Of course my love."
                "They sat there together, staring at the ever-changing orbit of stars. Time ceased to have any meaning as the world seemed to go by in an ever changing cycle."
                $ change_relation('alexia', 5)
                return
    else:
        "She didnt even bother to look at him. Alexia closed her eyes, letting out a long sigh."
        al "...Yes. Im fine. Im just tired."
        ro "Its been a long day for both of us, I think."
        al "So it has."
        "An awkward silence fell. It was painful to see just how disconnected theyd become from one another."
        "There were a hundred things he wished he could tell her, to confide in her, but the words wouldnt come. Rowan no longer knew how to cross that unbridgeable gulf."
        ro "Im doing the best that I can, Alexia."
        "Alexia snorted. Her empty eyes turned to look at him in the growing dark."
        al "In the end, what does it really matter? You play out your little act, and the Twins do what they will regardless."
        ro "I cant control their impulses. The best that I can do for now is to try to diminish the scale of their atrocities."
        al "Hm."
        al "And how is that going for you?"
        "Rowan had to bite his tongue not snap back with an angry retort. Alexias expression softened. She looked away."
        al "I wish I could be as strong as you are, Rowan. I admire you for keeping up with the fantasy, no matter how often reality stares you in the face."
        al "It was nice while it lasted, our life in Arthdale."
        al "What a pleasant dream it was too: the nobody girl from a nowhere place, falling in love with the hero of the Six Realms."
        al "...None of it ever really meant anything, did it?"

        menu:
            "I still love you, Alexia.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Alexia giggled. She seemed more amused than impressed by his earnest proclamation."
                al "You always knew how to make me smile, Rowan."
                al "I dont know how much you really believe what youre saying to me... but I appreciate the thought."
                ro "What will it take to convince you?"
                al "I dont know. Im even sure that I {i}know{/i} what I want, anymore."
                al "You dont need to try so hard, Rowan"
            "It meant something to me.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "She let out a frustrated sigh. Her eyes opened, and she looked at him with something approaching pity."
                al "Id like to think it meant something to me, as well."
                al "But words are empty comforts now. Maybe we could have had a happy life together, had we stayed in Arthdale."
                al "-Or maybe it was always going to end up this way, and the Twins intervention just sped up the process."
                ro "I had nothing but good intentions when I first married you, Alexia."
                "She smiled at him, but the warmth did not enter her eyes."
                al "Maybe. But good intentions arent the same thing as love."
                ro "I do love you."
                al "And I want to believe you."
            "Say nothing.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan didnt know how to respond. He didnt even know what it was he was feeling. There was a numbness to his thoughts, as if his whole world were just shades of intermittent grey."
                "Alexia turned away from him again, staring with a wistful expression towards the sunset."
                al "...Perhaps its easier this way. Better to live with the painful truth than a fanciful illusion."
                al " Its not like anything will change either way."

        "Alexia hopped off the crenellation, landing smoothly on the cold stone of the castle wall. She turned away towards the stairs, walking with calm steps towards the staircase."
        "She turned back to look at Rowan. The wind blew a gentle gust across her face, ruffling her hair. She smiled at him, that gentle curve of the lips she had once reserved only for him."
        "Here though, it almost felt like a mournful goodbye."
        al "Thanks for being here, Rowan. For what its worth: you were always a great listener."
        hide alexia with moveoutright
        "Rowan watched her descend the steps to the ground like a man witnessing an execution. He stayed there on the wall, staring at the horizon till night fell and the world around was covered in darkness."
        "It matched his bleak outlook for the future."
        return


label conorLowCorEnd:

"After the tears had dried, the couple sat together and watched the sunset. More than an hour passed as they waited in silence, the brooding purples giving way to the wintry passage of the stars across the darkening sky."
"Rowan felt Alexias fingers interlace with his own, and she rested her head on his shoulder."

al "Rowan."
al "I... dont want to be alone tonight."

menu:
    "Kiss her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Gently, Rowan tilted her head to face him. Her emerald eyes glimmered back at him in the starlight. Tears still glistened in the corners."
        "He leaned down and captured his lips with her own. She sighed into his mouth, melding against his body with a sense of utter peace and contentment."
        ro "...You dont have to be."
        jump conorSexScene
    "Lets watch the stars a little while longer.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "She giggled, tilting her head skyward and rubbing at her eyes."
        al "Not the worst way to get shut down, I suppose."
        ro "Its not that, Alexia. Its just- "
        ro "Sometimes being near you is enough."
        "She giggled again."
        al "You silly romantic."
        "For all her teasing, she didnt seem to mind. Alexia cuddled up against him and stared at the horizon, the warmth of her body bringing a small glow to his chest."
        "They sat there together, hand in hand, husband and wife, watching the stars go by into infinity. It would be hours yet before they went inside."
        $ change_relation('alexia', 5)
        return


label conorSexScene:

scene bg9 with fade

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "Rowan took her by the hand. She smiled at him and squeezed it. He led her down the long walk to his bedroom, heedless of anyone who passed. He only had eyes for her."
    "Alexia never wavered, never faltered or hesitated. She trusted him completely. Rowan could not put into words what that faithful love meant to him. It was the only thing that kept him going."
    "At last they reached their destination. Alexia entered first, her footsteps light and breezy as she swept into his bedroom. Rowan closed the door behind him and turned to face her."
    "There she was, the picture of feminine beauty, standing before him. Her eyes beckoned him onwards, a subtle promise of forbidden pleasures."
    "She smiled at him, a shy, delicate thing. It never failed to amaze Rowan just how strong she was. Despite everything, she was still the gentle, loving woman shed been back in Arthdale. Not even the Twins could steal her innocence."
    "Rowan embraced her, their lips forming a connection that went beyond mere physical attraction. Her lips brushed his, softly, delicately, like butterfly wings, just long enough that he could inhale her breath, feel the warmth of her skin."
    "They peeled the clothing off of one another, mere trappings that concealed their true selves. There were to be no secrets between them. Soon they were naked, standing together like ghostly spirits beneath the light of the stars coming from the window."
    "She was enchanting: pale white skin topped with a shock of fiery red hair, with warm green eyes that glimmered in the dark. She drove him wild."

elif all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    "Rowan took her by the hand. She looked up at him, her uncertain expression filled with pain and regret. Rowan could not look her directly in the eye as he led her down the long walk to his bedroom."
    "But Alexias footsteps were slow and hesitant to follow. It was as if she did not seem to trust herself. It hurt Rowan to see how much their trust had been damaged - even if it was only temporary."
    "...Rowan could only hope that it was temporary."
    "He led the way, his body tense, his footsteps stilted and mechanical. Alexia followed behind him, quiet and forlorn. When they at last reached their destination, Rowan let her walk inside herself, then shut the door behind them."
    "Rowan turned to face her, staring at her features like an artist appraising a work of his he had not seen in years. There she was, the picture of feminine beauty, the woman he loved. Alexia."
    "Why couldnt he recognize her?"
    "Her eyes might have been hesitant, but her body was not. She walked into his arms, planting them firmly around her waist as she leaned hard into his face."
    "Her lips mashed against his, as if trying to flatten and destroy his mouth. Her mouth opened, tongue pushing past his clenched teeth to the moist space within."
    "She worked her mouth against his, their tongues battling back and forth like wrestlers, each trying to pin the other. Rowan didnt know how their little, loving game had warped so suddenly into a vicious competition."
    "They peeled off their clothing in a rush, discarding it in a useless heap on the floor. She was enchanting: pale white skin topped with a shock of fiery red hair. She drove him wild, she was a hellion who all but threw herself at him. "
    "Her body moved with a sensual bend all its own, accentuating her curves. She had an almost preternatural ability to arouse him, a fact driven home as she reached down to roughly grope his hardening erection."
else:

    "Rowan took her by the hand. She smiled at him and squeezed it. He led her down the long walk to his bedroom, heedless of anyone who passed. He only had eyes for her."
    "But Alexias footsteps were slow and hesitant to follow. It was as if she did not seem to trust herself. It hurt Rowan to see how much her own self-image had been damaged. It was as if she didnt even trust herself anymore."
    "When they at last reached their destination, Rowan led the way into the room. Alexia followed behind, her fingers interlocked tight with his own as if to cling to his strength. The door closed behind them and Rowan turned to face her."
    "There she was, standing before him. The picture of feminine beauty. It was a shame that her eyes were uncertain pools of distress, unable to look him directly in the eye."
    "There was a depth to her features that she have never worn before. He couldnt tell if she wanted to kiss him, or break down into tears maybe it was both?"
    "Alexia did her best to smile. But it was strained, her body language was that of helpless indecision. It was as if she didnt really believe she deserved to be in his presence."
    "Rowans heart ached. How could he explain to her how much she mattered to him? The Hero of Rosaria would give up the whole world - the Gods, the afterlife and everything else - just to see her true smile again."
    "He kissed her like she wanted to be kissed, soft and moist and hot and fierce. The heat rose in her cheeks as her tongue touched his own, quick and electric and delicious."
    "They intertwined in passionate revery, seeking to chase down that elusive feeling that had first brought them together.He had to show her. He had to show her how much she meant to him."
    "They peeled off their clothing, discarding it in a heap on the floor. She was enchanting: pale white skin topped with a shock of fiery red hair. She drove him wild."


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"Breathless, she took his face in hand, staring deep into his eyes with an expression of heated arousal."

al "Here Rowan, let me"

"Her fingers clenched against his chest, a silent entreaty for him to comply. She pushed him, a gentle nudge to get him moving. Rowan backpedaled to the foot of the bed. His ankles caught the mattress, and he sat down."

"Alexia knelt in the space between his legs, settling into place with her knees together, like a nun at her prayers. Rowan watched the curve of her spine as she leaned towards, her face hovering near his groin."
"She took his stiffening cock in hand, stroking it in long, slow motions. She watched his reaction as her head bent down and she took him in her mouth."

ro "A-alexia"

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "Alexia paused in her sensual movements, her eyes flicking up to look at him with the head of his cock between her lips. There was an innocent expression on her face, she almost seemed to be asking him: {i}is it okay?{/i}"
    "Rowan felt a swelling in his heart one to match the swelling of his groin. Gods, he loved this woman. Even in her most awkward moments, she was adorable."
    "He ran his fingers through her hair and nodded, letting out a soft moan of encouragement. Alexia, emboldened, bent herself to the task, kissing and licking his cock before taking it once more in her mouth."
    "She moved slowly, lifting and lowering her head in gentle strokes, her eyes fixed to Rowans face. Her lips quirked up into a smile when she saw him stare back, and a fresh wave of arousal shot up the back of his spine."
    "She was perfect. There was a wordless symmetry between them, a pure-hearted comprehension of their partners needs that even something so simple as this became a heated encounter."
    "Alexia stroked him slowly, bobbing her head up and down, up and down in careful movements. Rowan felt goose bumps roll up his thighs as her fingernails dragged a gentle line across his sensitive skin."
    "Her lips puckered, and she sucked down as far as she could, roughly halfway down his length. It was more than enough, his breath caught in his throat as he felt that warm, wet place settle around it with pleasing tension."
    "In a rush he felt his stomach tighten. Rowan let out a tortured grunt of pleasure and put his hands on her shoulders, his fingers clenching as he did everything in his power to hold back from orgasm."
    "She was too much, he couldnt hold back against her."
    "He pulled her off of him, breathless, his heart hammering in his chest. Alexia stared back at him, wordless, her eyes smouldering with the kind of aching need peculiar to one in the throes of passionate love."
    "She wanted him. She wanted her mate. And Rowan wanted her, more than anything."
    ro "Alexia get on the bed."
    "Alexia smiled. She nodded, rising up to crawl onto the bed next to him. She was already wet, but she took the time to hug him close, planting a gentle kiss on his lips."
    al "I love you, Rowan."

elif all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    "She did not hesitate. In the space of a breath she was already bumping her nose against the base of his groin. Rowan let in a startled gasp as his wife began an immediate, intense deepthroat session."
    "There was no subtlety in her actions, no blushing vacillation or chaste misgivings. She took to sucking him off with the ardour of a specialty whore plying her trade. In seconds she was bobbing up and down, asserting his crotch as her own personal living space."
    "Her hands interlaced around his waist, pulling her still closer, still deeper into the oral embrace. Rowan couldnt even see her face anymore, only the back of her head and the flash of red hair as she bobbed up and down in a merciless, pounding rhythm."
    "Rowan marveled at the sight of his wifes face buried in his groin. She was so confident, so sure of her movements, a femme fatale with no qualms or concerns about pleasing her man to the fullest."
    "How much had changed since those blushing days in the aftermath of their wedding, when she had seemed almost bashful at the sight of his nakedness. Rowan had once joked that she was the most bashful woman in all of the Six Realms."
    "...But {i}now{/i} look at her. How much time and the events of their lives had changed them. It was almost startling how confident shed become."
    "As if sensing his surprise, Alexia lifted her head, allowing her lips to drag upwards in a single, long, languid motion. His dick pulled free from her lips like a sword emerging from its sheath, the tip catching at the end as she suckled on the cockhead for a moment before letting it pop noisily from her lips."
    "Alexia cast a naughty eye in his direction, her eyes aflame with the heat of the moment. In a rush he felt his stomach tighten."
    "It was everything Rowan could do to plant his hands upon her shoulders to keep her at bay. If he let her continue, hed blow his load straight down her throat without so much as a hint of foreplay on her end."
    "He pulled her off of him, breathless, his heart hammering in his chest. Alexia stared back at him, wordless, her eyes smouldering with horny need. She wanted him to {i}fuck{/i} her. And Rowan would give it to her."
    ro "Alexia get on the bed."
    "She giggled at his assertiveness, hiding her lustful with a coquettish turn of the hand."
    al "Why, whatever for, husband of mine?"
    "She stood up in front of him, tilting her hips so Rowan could see the full effect of her efforts to him. She was practically drooling down there. With a smirk and an unsubtle purr she clambered into bed next to him."
else:

    "She let out a tiny {i}hum{/i}, acknowledging his response with quiet passion. Determined, she pushed forward, her mouth engulfing his cockhead as her tongue worked in small circles against its underside."
    "There was little Rowan could do but settle in and endure it. Rowan leaned back on his hands, watching in silence as Alexia lifted and lowered her head on his dick. Her ardent efforts earned her a moan, and Rowan closed his eyes."
    ro "Gods, youre amazing Alexia."
    "She {i}hummed{/i} again, this time causing sensual vibrations to run down the length of his engorged cock. Rowan groaned, putting his hand on the back of her head to guide her deeper."
    "She obliged him, going far deeper than before to take as much of his length down her throat as she could. There was a determined look in her eye, an erotic intensity that simmered just under the surface. It almost felt like she was holding herself back."
    "Her mouth pulled free of him with a pop, letting out a short gasp of air. Alexia leaned forward, planting her chin on his groin, lifting his cock vertically so as to run parallel to her face. She slapped it against her cheek, a dangerous little smile growing across her face."
    "Rowan chuckled, his voice deepening with sexual arousal. She began to stroke him, the glistening lubricant shed left behind aiding in her endeavour as Alexia took him once more in her mouth."
    "She was perfect. There was a wordless splendor in the way she moved, the way she looked at him. Alexia inflamed his senses in a way that no one else could, she {i}completed{/i} him."
    "All romantic notions fled from Rowans head when she shoved herself down as far as she could on his cock, taking almost the whole of him in her mouth. He felt his breath steal away from him as he found himself lodged in that wonderful, warm place in the pit of her throat."
    "In a rush he felt his stomach tighten. Rowan let out a tortured grunt of pleasure and put his hands on her shoulders, his fingers clenching as he did everything in his power to hold back from orgasm."
    "She was too much, he couldnt hold back against her."
    "He pulled her off of him, breathless, his heart hammering in his chest. Alexia stared back at him, wordless, her eyes smouldering with the kind of aching need peculiar to one in the throes of intense passion."
    "She wanted him. And Rowan wanted her, more than anything."
    ro "Alexia get on the bed."
    "Her lips spread wide into a deep, sexual smile. She nodded, rising up to crawl onto the bed next to him. She was already sopping wet down there. Her voice was soft and submissive as she spoke."
    al "As you wish, Rowan."

ro "Alexia"

"His fevered whisper in her ear was heated, full of longing. She was everything hed ever wanted in a woman. It was almost painful to look at her."
"He kissed her neck, his hands molesting her body with almost manic ardour. He caressed her breasts, his fingers finding lodging around the firm buds of her nipples."
"He leaned down and kissed one of them. Alexia let out a sharp gasp, her fingers curling though his hair as she held his head hard against her."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    al "Take me, Rowan"
    "Her voice was silent, barely a whisper. He was all but compelled to grant her deepest desire."

elif all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    "Alexia licked her lips like a greedy glutton appraising a meal. She yanked his mouth against his, exploring his mouth with the taste of him still on her tongue."
    "He pulled away gasping, empty of breath. She let out a hellcats growl."
    al "Make me {i}scream{/i}, you fucking beast."
else:

    al "Fuck me, Rowan"
    "Her voice was randy, her tone seductive. She had progressed beyond mere affection into outright horniness."

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"Rowan moved to climb on top of her, but she put a hand against his bare, sweaty chest."

al "No allow me."

"He fell back against the covers, watching with a dry tongue as this figure of feminine beauty clambered on top of him, straddling him with her waist and ample ass."
"Her hand went inexorably to his wettened cock, angling it upward like a stabbing spear. She rolled her hips against him several times, allowing him to feel the maddening promise of her wet interior."
"Then, she lifted her hips. Alexia pointed his dick in a perfect angle. He was aligned. There was nothing left to do but inhale and gird himself for the imminent plunge."

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"She lowered herself down. Rowan felt the tight, clinging warmth of her pussy clamping down on him. And just like that, they were making love."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "Rowans hands found her hips as Alexia moved in slow, rolling motions above him. They took it slow, reveling in the simple joy of one anothers company."
    "Alexia let out a deep sigh, as if the act of sex itself were removing months of care and worry from her body."
    "...Perhaps it was. She seemed lighter now than shed been just hours earlier. There was a simple grace to her movements, a carefree pleasure as she bounced atop Rowan."
    al "Oh Gods, Rowan you feel so {i}good{/i}"
    "They picked up the pace, the gentle lovemaking proceeding into a faster, more intense fuck. Alexia gasped in tune to his thrusts, and Rowan let out grunts of pleasure."
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    "Overcome with emotion, Rowan sat up, wrapping his arms around his beloved wife and holding her close. She giggled and reciprocated the gesture, leaning into a deep kiss."
    "She was his everything. He lived for these moments. Rowan thrust hard against Alexias flank, the delightful jiggle of her bottom slapping against his hips only spurring him on more."
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    "She began to let out short, sharp yelps of pleasure, their bodies kicking into overdrive as they neared their mutual climax."
    "Rowan groaned as he reached his limit, clinging tightly to her as his wife let loose a cry of joy and came."
    "Her pussy clenched, causing Rowan to erupt. He let out heavy exhales from his nose as his cock thickened, pulsed, and came."

elif all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    "Though, that was a charitable term. In reality, Alexia made little pretense of romantic trivialities. There was no time for it: for she had fucking to do."
    "Her hips smacked hard against Rowans own in a rough staccato as she made a mess atop him. The loud schlick of her wet hole devouring his cock in an up-down, up-down motion became a near blur."
    "She was insatiable, humping atop him with the practiced ease of one well suited to the sexual arts. She was a whore in all but name, battering Rowan back against the bed as she held fast to his shoulders."
    al "Ah! Ah! Ah! {i}Aaaah{/i}!"
    "Her loud cries of pleasure were ecstatic and unrestrained. Alexia allowed her facial expression to blossom into that of pure bliss, her eyes lidding as she bit her lip."
    al "{i}Mmmm{/i}, yeah, come on Rowan. {i}Fuck me{/i}!"
    "Rowan did his best to keep up, but in truth he was just along for the ride. Alexia was beyond anything he was used to. She was hornier than a Goblin in heat, more depraved than a Demon with a love fetish."
    "He had never seen her like this before. She was beyond anything that his mind could coherently compare to. They werent having just sex, they were {i}mating{/i} like animals, and she was the conquering lioness."
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    "Alexia fell atop him, her fingernails scratching long lines down his back as she clung fast. Rowan let out a snarl of half-pain, half-pleasure as he felt her scorching fingernails dig furrows into his skin."
    "Alexia, heedless, redoubled her efforts against him. Her ass slapped hard down against his groin, rolling in hard circles, working him in and around her deepest places. She seemed intent upon introducing him to every nook and cranny of her packed pussy."
    "Rowan groaned, overwhelmed by her unrelenting assault. Rowan had been expecting tender lovemaking, but instead had found conditions more akin to a battlefield. Every inch - {i}quite literally{/i} - was being fought over."
    "He bucked and thrusted as best as he could, but Alexia was on another level entirely, all but pounding him into the bed as she worked a heated lather against his overworked groin."
    "She gasped and cried and came more times than he could count, arriving at a state somewhere between ecstasy and tranquility. For Rowan, it was everything he could do to hold fast to her hips and cling for dear life."
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    "Finally, the penultimate moment arrived. Alexias spine trembled, her body going rigid as her claws dug hard into his shoulderblades."
    "She screamed his name in a single, incoherent cry of joy in the same moment his cock thickened and came."
    "Rowan erupted, his balls draining in a massive orgasm that made him lightheaded from the sheer force of it."
    "He gasped and panted, pulsing jets of cum into her love tunnel with every inhale. His heart was in his throat, his head was in the clouds and his cock was balls-deep within her."
else:

    "Or fucking, as the case may be. Alexia wasted little time in preemption. Her hips began a heavy tempo that drove Rowan back into the bedsheets."
    "Content that she had Rowan right where she wanted him, she planted her palms down upon his pectorals and adjusted her weight, allowing an ideal penetration for a minimum of effort."
    "With everything in place, she began to move, bouncing up and down in sudden, sharp gales that only receded once her breathing shortened."
    "She fucked him hard against the mattress, planting her hips down onto his and rolling back and forth, allowing him to feel every inch of her interior before rising once more to expose his wet cock to the glistening air."
    "She repeated this process over and over, changing the speed and vigor of her strokes to ensure that he never grew too comfortable with the sex."
    "Shed gotten damn good at this, that much was for certain. Compared to their quiet, romantic evenings on lazy summer afternoons in Arthdale this was a whirlwind."
    "Alexia took Rowans hands and guided them to her ample ass, gasping in pleasure when he kneaded her cheeks and planted a light spank on her rump."
    al "{i}Harder{/i}."
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    "Her hands then guided him towards her clit as she picked up the pace. Rowan shot her a surprised look, but Alexia merely quirked a naughty eyebrow."
    "Rowan rubbed her there, his thumb working the clit as she now rode him like a stallion."
    "She laughed and cried out, her body tensing every so often with tiny little orgasms that made her shiver with dirty pleasure."
    "Rowan bit his lip and moaned, unable to contain the rush of sensation radiating from his cock at the hands of his wifes unsubtle attentions."
    "He began to thrust back at her, his hips working like a pivot point against her own as they pulled back, then met in the middle. Over and over and over until-"
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    al "Oh! Ah! {i}O-ooooooh{/i}!"
    "Her pleasured cry became a banshees scream as Alexia went rigid. Her pussy clamped down tight on Rowans dick as it milked him of his very essence."
    "Rowan tried to resist as long as he could, but it was a lost cause. With a roar of masculine conquest he thrust into her deepest place, planting his seed deep within her as his cock pulsed and spurted inside her. "

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"Rowan fell back against the bed, unable to catch his breath. His eyes danced circles in his head, and his body thrummed with the masculine sensation of completion."
"He felt a wave of relief pass over his body. He looked into Alexias eyes and, still inside her, planted a gentle kiss onto her lips."

ro "Solansia preserved me, that was wonderful."

"Alexia let out a chuckle, her finger tracing small circles on his chest. She looked almost shy in the aftermath, as if the intensity of the sex had forced all her assertiveness out of her."

al "Im glad you enjoyed it."

"She rolled off of him, settling happily against his side as Rowan put the back of his arm against his forehead. He still couldnt quite process what had just happened."
"Rowan turned to look at her, noticing with a twinge in his chest that despite her happy words, her facial expression was once more troubled."

ro "Alexia did you not enjoy it?"

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    al "Of course I did, love. Thats not the problem. Its"
    ro "Conor."

elif all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 60:
    al "N-no! Of course not! You were... great."
    al "Ive just got a lot on my mind."
    ro "Thinking about Conor?"
    if conorJob == "kitchens":
        "Alexias expression hardened. Rowan saw the distant look in her eyes, reflected in the dim starlight flowing into the room."
        al "Hes working in the castle now, it's very likely that well bump into each other at some point."
        al "I dont know if I have the courage to face him, Rowan. To look him in the eyes and-"
    else:
        "Alexias face fell. There was a pain in her expression, one she could not dispel with a simple night of passion."
        al "Hes Im never going to see him again."
        al "Of course, maybe I {i}never{/i} was. But knowing whats happened to him..."
else:

    "Alexia let out a soft sigh. But when she turned to him, she was smiling. She ran her fingers gently across Rowans cheek."
    al "You were wonderful, love. Its... not you."
    ro "You were thinking about Conor."

ro "We can only take things one day at a time, Alexia."

"Rowan would have given anything in that moment to find a way to heal the hurt in Alexias eyes when he said that. She rolled to face him, huddling up against his warmth as she wrapped her arms around him and settled her head in his chest."

al "Why does every day seem to get worse, Rowan?"

"Rowan didnt have an answer for her. He could only pull her close and hope that she felt a modicum of comfort from his presence."
"The Hero of Rosaria might not have been able to save his village, or his kingdom, or his friends and loved ones."
"...But at least he could try to keep this delicate thing in his arms safe. For a little while. Just for a little while, at least."

$ change_relation('alexia', 10)
return






label why_karnas_failed:

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xz "Youre taking this altogether too personally, Skordred."

sk "Oh aye? You think so, ya indolent sloth?"
sk "Nine years Karnas warred against the combined armies of tha Six Realms, fightin tooth and nail fer the glory of Kharos."
sk "And where were ye? A mighty sorceress who mighta turned tha tide o his great and noble conquest?"
sk "Ya skulked about like a viper in a rats nest, playing matchmaker with mortals while tha Herald of Kharos himself fought against the might of all creation."

xz "As Ive told you before dearest Skordred: the Demon Wars were none of my concern."

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sk "How can ya say that? You, a full blooded demon?"

xz "Kharos will flows in countless contradictory directions. The Demon Lords and their conflicts are but one aspect of his ambitions."
xz "Hehe just as I am but another!"

sk "Twas fickle fools like ye what caused his downfall. Imagine what Karnas coulda accomplished with yar help! You and all tha other brittle backbones who abandoned him!"



sk "Karnas was the mightest Demon Lord who ever was, or ever shall be."

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sk "He burned the moving city of FraeVolaith in Eaolen Forest, he smashed an army {i}twenty{/i} times tha size o his own at the Battle of Deadmans Pass. He raised the bloody banner of Kharos before tha very gates of Prothea itself!"


xz "And where is mighty Karnas now, Skordred?"


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"It was such a simple question, spoken without malice, but it left the Dwarf aghast."

sk "Y-you dare to mock tha greatest Demon Lord that ever was?"

xz " I do. And theres nothing he can do about it."
xz "Because he is dead, and I am not. That is the clearest answer I can give. "

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ro "What are you two arguing about?"

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sk "This mad witch thinks joining Karnas war was a waste o time. She stayed on the sidelines while tha fate of Solanse was at stake!"

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ro "...Wait, you didnt fight in the last Demon War?"

xz "Come now Rowan, do you really take me to be the kind of person who is interested in petty conquest?"

sk "Nah, he just dinnae take ya fer a {i}coward{/i}. "

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"XZaratls eyes narrowed. A sudden, murderous electricity filled the room. Rowan felt the hair on the back of his neck stand on end. His hand went instinctively to the hilt of his sword. "
"But just as quickly as it came, the shadow over XZaratls eyes had passed."



xz "Silly Dwarf. Only a fool joins a cause she knows is doomed from the start."
xz "Your master made the same mistake that every Demon Lord has done before him: he let his hubris override his common sense."
xz "Karnas fought the war according to rules the Solansians invented. They wanted a grand enemy to struggle against, a mighty foe worthy of song to unite the realms against, and he gave them one."
xz "A Demon Lord has so few friends already, yet Karnas did not adapt his strategy to counter that of his foes. He played into it. "
xz "That is not the mark of a true minion of Chaos. He was never going to win, it was obvious from the onset. What did I stand to gain from joining him?"

sk "Only tha final victory of Chaos. The reforging of this pox-ridden reality into a realm ruled by tha {i}true{/i} servants of Kharos."

xz "Such a delightful image! But a dead dream in the hands of your fallen master."

sk "Thas lead boulders and ya know it! Rowan, you know tha truth of things."
sk "Was Karnas not a mighty foe? Could anyone have bested him had all tha servants of Kharos rallied to his banner?"

"Not wishing to be drawn into their heated quarrel, Rowan did his best to dodge the question."

ro "It has been a long time since I last thought about the war."

sk "ye, but it was yer crownin moment, as much as it was mine. Why do you think he lost?"

menu:
    "Karnas underestimated his enemies.":
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        ro "...Karnas had both the talent and capability of conquering Solanse."
        sk "Har! Ya see XZaratl? Even his greatest foes knew his strength!"
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        ro "...But he utterly miscalculated the kind of sacrifices Solansians were willing to make to stop him."
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        ro "The crushing victories Karnas won early in the war only made him arrogant. He assumed we were too weak, too close minded to adapt."
        ro "He never really recovered from that self-assured delusion."
        ro "He got sloppy, and once Deanara took command of the war effort, it was too late to recover."
        xz "Pride is a deadly disease, one the Twins should take care to avoid if they wish to learn from their fathers mistakes."
    "Demons by their very nature cannot win.":

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        ro "Karnas lost not because of what he did, but because of who he was."

        ro "A Demon - for all its strength - is a predictable enemy."
        ro "When he came to Solanse, Karnas armies were legion, his power overwhelming."
        ro "...At least at first. But an army of Chaos is temperamentally incapable of maintaining cohesion for long."
        ro "Once the initial shock of the invasion had passed, it was just a matter of buying enough time for his army to fracture."
        xz "{i}Hmph{/i}, I hardly think thats a fair assessment of Demons, Rowan. My kin can be quite dangerous."
        ro "I didnt say Demons werent dangerous, XZaratl. I said they were predictable. And in war, predictability is death."
        ro "Karnas was doomed from the moment he set foot onto Solanse. A Demon Lord could never hope to adapt to new circumstances the way a mortal can."
        xz "A shame then, that Kharos has never deigned to make a mortal his champion."
    "Karnas was a bad leader.":

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        ro "Karnas was a mighty Demon Lord, but an incompetent leader."
        sk "How can ya possibly say that? He came {i}this{/i} close to smashing tha Six Realms to pieces!"
        ro "He really didnt. Karnas had a massive handicap at the start of the war: he spent {i}years{/i} building up his forces, and the Solansians were divided in their initial response."
        ro "He ignored the growing power of his enemies and permitted too much dissension in his own ranks. I can't tell you how many detachments we encircled in our march on Bloodmeen alone, all because Karnas couldnt keep his soldiers in line. "
        sk "Ya have no idea what yar talkin about, lad. Karnas was betrayed by grifters and weak-kneed sellouts. Every battle we won in that war was cause of his genius."
        ro "Karnas had a certain, low cunning, Ill give you that. It was how he managed to catch the Rosarian Thorns off guard at Deadmans pass."
        ro "But Karnas was a warlord, not a strategist. Strength was all that mattered to him."
        xz "Like father, like son it would seem."
        ro "Karnas leadership ensured obedience when he was winning, and faithlessness when he suffered setbacks."
        ro "Greed may buy mens hearts for a time, but he failed to instill the kind of loyalty that would have won him the war."
        sk "Ha! Ya know nothing about what yar talkin about. Im livin proof of the lie of yar words."
        ro "Im sorry to say Skordred, but youre mistaken. Youre the exception that proves the rule."
    "Chaos could not form a united front.":

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        ro "Karnas came closer than any Demon Lord in history to conquering the Six Realms. Had he managed to pull some of the other chaotic races into his coalition, maybe he would have succeeded."
        sk "When Karnas first revealed himself, he sent emissaries to all tha great races touched by Kharos."
        sk "They refused his generous offer. Ya cannot blame him fer the foolishness of his allies."
        ro "-His generous demand for submission, you mean. Demon Lords dont make alliances, Skordred. And thats precisely my point."
        ro "The Orcish tribes of the south, the Goblin tribes of Rosaria, the Dark Elves of the Bloody Spines, {i}all{/i} of them failed to rally to his banner."
        ro "Added together, they likely outnumbered the whole of the armies of the Solansian nations. And they could attack us almost anywhere."
        ro "But Karnas was so high-handed with his potential allies that he alienated most of them. So while the Six Realms rallied and were united in purpose, our enemies remained fragmented."
        xz "A Demon Lord would sooner lose his head than recognize another as his equal."
        ro "That failure to humble himself is what doomed his cause."
        ro "The chaotic races took advantage of the war to settle local scores with their enemies, but they never coordinated with Karnas himself."
        ro "And now look at their situation."
    "The Six Heroes defeated Karnas.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Karnas could never have won the war, but it wasnt for lack of talent. Had it been any other era in history, I dont think the Six Realms could have withstood him."
        ro "-But he was facing the combined might of the Six Heroes. The greatest spellcasters, generals, warriors and champions the Realms had ever seen."
        "XZaratl let out a teasing giggle."
        xz "...Including you, Rowan!"
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
            ro "Trust me: I was the least of them by far."
        else:
            show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
            ro "Yes. Including me. Why else do you think the Twins went to such great lengths to recruit me?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "Deanara alone might have been enough to doom the Demon Lord."
        ro " I was there at the Battle of the Burning Pit, when she turned an army of frightened conscripts into a golden legion that would have made Kharos himself tremble on his morphing throne."
        ro "I still dream about that final charge across the open field, strewn with flickering blue balefire. "

        show skordred neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "We slaughtered the last of Karnas Chaos Dragons like it was a stag hunt."
    "I won the war.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "Karnas never stood a chance, not while I was his enemy."
        xz "Its moments like these that remind me why I like mortals so much."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "Karnas great offensive hinged on the fact that he could take Karst and prevent the Rosarian army from uniting with the Protheans when he marched on their capital."
        ro "I stopped him. Myself. With the blood, sweat and tears of our defenders. His dreams of conquest died at the foot of Karsts walls."
        sk "One untaken castle dont make a war, boy."
        ro "No, it doesnt. But that wasnt the extent of my contribution to the war effort."
        xz "Oh, do tell."
        ro "I was in the war councils with Deanara. It was {i}my{/i} word, my tactics and strategies that turned the tide in our favor."
        ro "For all the might and valiance of the other Six Heroes, they would have never succeeded without my help."
        sk "That glowing witch of Solansia led the charge against Karnas, not ye."
        show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "And how do you think she fed that army, Skordred? How do you think she kept cohesion in all those battles, facing the odds we did? How did she manage to march a force of its size across the Rakshan Wastes, to the very gates of Bloodmeen?"
        ro "An army is like a body. It marches on its stomach, it sees with its scouts, and it deceives its enemies with its mind. {i}My{/i} mind. Deanara was the figurehead, I was the architect of victory."
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "Karnas never had a chance. I was simply better than him."
        $ avatar.corruption += 5

xz "Hm I must say Rowan, your perspective is certainly enlightening."

"The Demons four hands began to drift across her body in slow, sensual circles, as if they had a sentience of their own and had grown bored of the conversation. Her eyes turned to Skordred."

xz "I hope you realize dear Dwarf, that this only helps to {i}reinforce{/i} my reasons for not joining Karnas doomed war."

"Skordred made a sound deep in his throat like a grumbling rockslide. Even he seemed chastened by Rowans words."

sk "If such be tha state o things, why do ya serve tha Twins? If the greatest Demon Lord who ever was werent good enough for ye, why follow his halfbred kin?"

"Rowan saw XZaratls eyes flick over in his direction for the barest instant. There was a teasing glimmer in her eyes. She let out a low giggle."

xz "Simple. They have something interesting that I want. "
xz "...And they aren't losing a war."

return





label rowans_dominance_display:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

ro " Mute Qerazel acrobats? And Andras did what?"

al "Kept practicing with the troupe. Even did the whole act with himself as the main lead."

ro "Im having difficulty imagining Andras doing hoops."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

al "Honestly? It had an odd charm to it. Sort of like watching a bull do ballet."

"Rowan groaned, and Alexia chuckled at his pained expression. "

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Casual strolls, full of talking nonsense. One of the few, small pleasures they could still enjoy in castle Bloodmeen."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"At least when they werent interrupted."

al "Dear Am I seeing things, or are we being followed?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve

al "Again?"

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
show succubus 2 neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"Rowan followed his wifes gaze as she glanced behind them. Three horned heads peered from behind a corner - soon four, as another angry one pushed her compatriot down, gawking at Alexia with a hateful expression."

ro "We are, and we have been for a while now. Theyre not exactly subtle about it."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

if xzaratl_s_advances_rowan_sex:
    al "Given what happened last time Should I be concerned?"
else:

    al "Should I be concerned?"

hide succubus 2 with moveoutright

"The angry succubus vanished from view as someone pulled her back by the horns, something that was instantly followed by a string of obscenities and high pitched screeching."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with moveinleft
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright

ro "No, I dont think so. Ive seen them before, and judging by their behaviour, theyre all low-rank succubi. They wouldnt dare hurt you."
ro "And I believe its me theyre after. "

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia arched an eyebrow at him. He turned away and coughed awkwardly."
    ro "Two of them already tried to seduce me. It was rather obscene."
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
    al "Do I even want to know?"
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Ill spare you the details."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
    ro "Theyve climbed my desk and spread their cunts like a pair of cats in heat. One dripped and drooled so hard she almost-- "
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    al "Rowan!"
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    al "You can spare me the details."
else:

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia arched an eyebrow at him. He rolled his eyes, then explained."
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
    ro "They tried to get me to fuck them, in a rather vulgar manner. The castle maid was afraid she wouldnt get the stain out of the desk afterward. "
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Alexias lips opened for a moment, then closed, the silent question forever unvoiced. She didnt want to know."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"Again, Rowan glanced behind him. He watched as one of the succubi opened her mouth and pretended to stroke an invisible cock in front of her face."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"He gently pulled Alexia to one of the corridors that lead back to [his/their] room. The mood was ruined anyway."

ro "Its one option. "

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

al "You dont sound pleased with it."

ro "Im not. But the alternative would be, as Skordred explained to me: To arrange a decadent display of virility and sexual prowess the castle has not seen since the reign of Gerdruth the Towering!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve

ro "Who, apparently, once killed a knight by ejaculating at him hard enough. Knocked the head straight off his shoulders."

"Alexia skipped a step, and Rowan was ready to steady her. Behind them, another argument blew up, this time about the exact length of Rowans manhood."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

al "I I would never guess this is what ruling Castle Bloodmeen is like."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Its usually not. But succubi like them I dont want to generalize, but I dont think they comprehend much beyond sexual promiscuity and domination. "
    hide alexia with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace angry at center with moveinleft
    "Reaching the room, he opened the door for his wife, and ushered her inside. For a moment, he watched the quartet of hungry succubi with disdain. Like hell hell give them what they want."

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    ro "Theyre demons, of the lowest sort. All they care for is riding the biggest cock in the room, with themselves on the top. And the latter is optional."
    hide alexia with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace angry at center with moveinleft
    "Reaching the room, he opened the door for his wife, and ushered her inside. He stayed to watch the quartet of hungry succubi with annoyance."
    "Part of him wanted to just screw their brains out and be done with the problem. But the question of fidelity aside, he didnt want to establish a precedence of indulging every common slut that pestered him long enough."
else:

    ro "Theyre demons. The only thing they care for is sex and being on top. And the former is usually what theyre forced to settle on."
    hide alexia with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace angry at center with moveinleft
    "Reaching the room, he opened the door for his wife, and ushered her inside. For a moment, he watched the quartet of hungry succubi bicker."
    "Back in the war, his men told stories of lone soldiers being ravished by groups like this one, and they always blurred the boundary between cautionary tales and personal fantasies."
    "Having seen some of what Castle Bloodmeen had to offer He didnt see the appeal anymore."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind bg14

al "Do you think there might be a... A less Bloodmeen way of doing it? "

show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve

"He couldnt help but smile at the concern in her voice. A lesser man might think it stemmed from some deeply rooted fear for their marriage. But he knew she simply wanted to help. Always thinking of both of them."
"Compared to her The succubi truly were lowly creatures. If he could only make them see- "

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
    "His mouth ran dry, as the thought wormed itself inside of his mind. He {b}could{/b} make them see."
    " Skodred said hed need to give them a display of sexual prowess. He never said the cubi had to be targets of it."
    "He looked inside the room. They never tried anything like that, but His wife might not be necessarily opposed to the idea "

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
    "He couldnt stop a smirk. Oh, he could - he could make them see. What hollow, basic bitches they were compared to his wife. Hed show them in great detail. He didnt need any dumb public display for that."
    "A private show would be enough. He would simply have to leave the door ajar"
    show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
else:

    show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
    "His mouth ran dry, as the thought wormed itself inside of his mind."
    "He {i}could{/i} make them see He could make them stay, and {i}watch{/i}. Make them realize how they stood no chance against Alexia. Make them realize now things would be done {i}his{/i} way."
    "Good reasons, both of them. But despite that, he struggled to focus on them, as he fought back the intoxicating thrill that came with the idea."
    "He and Alexia never discussed something like that, but theyve been in the castle for a while now. One would have to be blind not to see all the wanton debauchery on display, so maybe she wouldnt mind trying it"

menu:
    "Close the door, and have a quiet, non eventful evening with Alexia.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He shook his head, clearing his mind. The castle was getting to him. Fucking his way out of a problem was something the twins would both do, and want him to do. He had to be better."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        ro "Dont worry about it, dear. Ill think of something."
        hide rowan with moveoutright
        "He closed the door behind, and retired for the evening, trying to pay no attention to the scratching sound at his doors."
        $ change_relation('alexia', 5)
        return
    "Leave the door open, and embrace Alexia.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ dominanceBJ = True
        scene bg9 with fade
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at center with dissolve
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        "He saw her confused expression as he pushed the door further, and noticed it grow as he seized her hand and turned her around, pulling her to the bed."
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeright with moveinright
        show alexia 2 shocked at midright with moveoutright
        al "Rowan- "
        show alexia 2 aroused at midright with dissolve
        "He silenced her with a passionate kiss. She shared it, for a moment, then tried to glance at the door. He cupped her cheek, gently, but firmly."
        ro "You know There might indeed be a less Bloodmeen way to do it."
        "He wrapped his arm around her waist, and pressed her hips close to his body."
        "She felt his cock press against her, and drew a sharp breath. That was a sound he would never grow tired of."
        al "You cant be serious."
        "His lips brushed against her neck. He kissed her ear, and revealed his intentions with a sensual whisper."
        if avatar.corruption < 61:
            ro "They want me to show them what a stud I am, and I want to show them youre the only one I care about. What better way is there than with a little demonstration?"
        else:
            ro "They want me fuck them, and I want to show how youre the only one wholl be taking my cock. What better way is there than to give them a small demonstration?"
        "She tried to pull herself away, but he held her close, and it wasnt as if she was putting any real spirit into it."
        al "Thats- "
        ro "Unconventional, I know. But that doesnt mean it wont be fun."
        al "Thats beside the point!"
        show rowan necklace shock at edgeright with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
        "- until she slapped his hand away, and shot him a disapproving look."
        al "Tomorrow, youll leave for Rosaria."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        show alexia 2 concerned at midright with dissolve
        al "And I will stay, as I always do. And Ill be forced to deal with people snickering behind my back at every corner."
        if avatar.corruption < 61:
            "A valid concern. Still"
            show rowan necklace angry at edgeright with dissolve
            "He looked up, and locked eyes with the succubi. They all shied away, as if expecting to be thrown out."
        else:
            "He barely stopped himself from rolling his eyes. With Xzaratl around, an amputee orgy was yesterday's news before it even ended. Alexia was spending too much time cooped up in her room."
            show rowan necklace angry at edgeright with dissolve
            "But being a loving husband, he kept that thought to himself. He looked up, and locked eyes with the succubi. They all shied away, as if expecting to be thrown out."
        ro "You wont say a word, will you? I know you all want to take her spot. But if I hear a word of this when I come back "
        "He let his hand brush against the handle of his sword."
        ro "I wont be looking for the guilty party. Youll all take collective punishment."
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
        "He watched, with great satisfaction, as they all nodded their heads fervently. He kissed Alexia again, whispering she needed to worry about rumours."
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
        "She wasnt convinced, not in full. But she didnt try to pull away anymore, and he could swear the redness of her cheeks didnt come just from embarrassment anymore."
        al " This isnt some long held male fantasy you never told me about, is it?"
        "He let go of the sword, and ran his hand up her back. He felt her shiver in his arms, full of nervous anticipation."
        ro "To shun a quartet of sex demons and make them watch as I make gentle love to my wife? "
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        show alexia 2 angry at midright with dissolve
        ro "I would like to exercise my right to remain silent."
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
        al "Unbelievable."
        "She brushed her hair away, agitated. He moved his hand to untie her dress, and finally pull her to the bed, only for her to grasp it, this time firmly."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        al "Im not going to let a bunch of demons ogle my naked body, Rowan."
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
        show alexia 2 aroused at midright with dissolve
        "She hesitated for a moment, then rested her hands on his chest, and kissed him, deeply. She let herself be lost in the moment, her hands roaming his body, fingers dancing across his sculpted muscles."
        "Starting from the top, she slowly made her way down."
        al "But if it is going to help you I guess we could try something."
        "And halfway, she began to lower herself too."
        al "I hope you appreciate everything Im doing for you here, dear."
        ro "As if you werent enjoying it, at least a little."
        "He brushed a stray hair away from her eyes, and smiled down on her. A defiant pout was her only response."
        "He didnt hurry her. There was no need. He ran his fingers through her hair, caressing her affectionately. Her hand brushed against the tip of his cock-"
        show succubus 1 behind bg9
        succubus1 "Aaaaaaah, what is she doing? I want to see, I want to see!"
        "Alexias ears turned red, but she pretended she didnt hear the succubus. She knelt on the floor, and with a swift move of her hand, released his cock. It sprung forth, towering over her."
        succubus2 "My, my, it looks like I guessed right. Such pleasant size and shape And what alluring smell! A perfect male specimen indeed."
        al " I hope you dont expect me to sing you such praises."
        ro "No But I wouldnt stop you either."
        "He traced a finger across her cheek, and settled it on her lower lip. He gently pushed it in, forcing her mouth open."
        ro "You know what to do."
        "His wife took a deep breath. Theyve done this so many times, but now, with the succubi watching Even if she couldnt see them, she heard them talk, heard them giggle, and comment. It made her heart beat faster."

        scene cg800 with fade
        pause 1
        show cg801 with dissolve
        pause 1
        show cg802 with dissolve
        pause 1
        show cg803 with dissolve
        pause 1
        show cg804 with dissolve
        pause 1
        show cg805 with dissolve
        pause 2
        show succubus 1 behind cg805
        show succubus 2 behind cg805
        show succubus 3 behind cg805
        show succubus 4 behind cg805
        show succubus 5 behind cg805
        show succubus 6 behind cg805
        show rowan necklace happy behind cg805
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg805
        "Not wishing to prolong this confusing torture, she ran her tongue up his shaft, from the base to the very tip. She rolled it over the head, making him take a sharp breath - and then took it all in."
        "The familiar wetness of her mouth felt fantastic, and the thrill of having her usual blowjob witness elevated this usually mundane experience to new heights. He moaned quietly, as Alexia started to bob her head in an unsteady rhythm."
        "She felt it too - the eyes of the succubi watching her every move. Every lick of her tongue, every kiss of her lips - now had a feeling of nervous urgency to it."
        rudesuccubus "Ha! Rushing to the finish already! What is this, amateur hour?!"
        "Alexia almost slid off his cock at the humiliating remark, and it was only his guiding hand that kept her in place. He threw the succubus a murderous glare, and the damn bitch smirked at him."
        $ rowanAggression = 0
        menu:
            "Praise Alexias eagerness.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ rowanAggression += 1
                ro "And how can I blame her? She waits for me all week, having only her fingers and memories for comfort "
                ro "I, for one, love it when she takes my cock so greedily."
                "He never stopped his loving stroking, but as he ran his fingers across her hair, he did pull her head in, just a little."
                ro "When she sucks it, licks it, with such affection."
                "Slowly, Alexia resumed her nervous blowjob, bobbing her head gently, her tongue caressing him with devotion. She looked up to him, through half-lidded eyes."
                ro "Youre such a great cocksucker Alexia. These demon sluts wish they had even a quarter of your skills. The way you tease it with the tip of your tongue. Ah!"
                "He moaned, and he heard the frame of his doorway crack. Gritting her teeth in frustration, the impertinent succubus held on so tight, ran her fingernails through it. Rude."
            "Ignore the succubus. What do demons know of love?":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "You will not speak again. Or else you might find yourself without a tongue. "
                "He never stopped his loving stroking. Having made his point, he looked down, and simply smiled as Alexia gathered herself again."
                ro "Focus on me, Alexia. Pay them no heed."
                "She closed her eyes, and rolled the tip of her tongue over his head. He took a sharp breath, not holding in the needy moan, as Alexia resumed to bob her head gently, worshipping his cock with utmost attention."

        succubus1 "Aaaaaaw, its no fair!"
        "Another succubus complained. Eyes transfixed at the back of Alexias head, this one had her tongue rolled out, drooling to the floor like some sort of cockhungry animal."
        salivatingsuccubus "Aaaah, Im so jealous, Im so jealous! It smells so goooooood! And it looked so tasty!"
        salivatingsuccubus "Why is she having such a nice cock all to herself! I want it too! I want to taste it, lick it, worship it, suck it dry! I want to ram it down my throat! I want to gag on it!"
        salivatingsuccubus "You should use me instead! You should use my throat instead! Fuck my throat! Use it as your personal cocksleeve, fill my stomach with your cum! Do it! Do it! {i}Do it{/i}!"
        menu:
            "Shove your cock down *Alexias* throat.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ rowanAggression += 1
                ro "You mean like {b}This{/b}?"
                "He grabbed Alexias head and shoved his cock all the way in, making it hit the back of her throat. He heard her gag, but after a moment of surprise, she relaxed her throat, and let him set the tempo."
                "The whine that followed was music to his ears. The salivating succubus thrashed and complained, how it should be her instead, how much better her throat feels, how she loves-"
                if rowanAggression > 0:
                    succubus2 "Please be quiet, dear. Running your mouth like that wont make master Rowan plug it with his cock."
                else:
                    rudesuccubus "Shut your fucking mouth. Its not getting any cock either way."
                "Rowan chuckled as he saw her obey. For a moment, the lone sound any of them heard was the obscene, gagging sound his wife made."
                "Having made his point, he let Alexia go. She gasped for air, her unfocused eyes shining with unshed tears."
                al "Haaa Haaaa"
                "She looked up. Seeing him grin, she swallowed heavily, and opened her lips again, enveloping his cock lovingly."
            "How Obscene. Your wife is not some hole to use.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "He said nothing of the Succubus remark. He kept his hand possessively on Alexias head, and let her continue to worship his cock at her own pace. For a moment, she slid off his cock."
                al "Haaaaa It really Does taste good."
                "The Succubus whined in protest. Rowan chuckled, and Alexia resumed her caress without another word."

        succubus2 "My, my Who would have thought."
        succubus2 "So nice. So willing. So {i}servile{/i}."
        "Again one of the succubi spoke up. This one had a laugh that grated his ears, and a condescending smile Jezera would be jealous of. Tall and proud, there was no mistaking the alpha of the group."
        haughtysuccubus "You want obedient toys, Rowan, we can be them too."
        "Her lips parted in a wicked smile. She reached behind her, and Rowan heard something snap."
        "She pulled out a skimpy, red thong, and held it high for him to see. Thoroughly soaking with her juices, it made a wet splash as it hit the floor."
        haughtysuccubus "See how happy you make us, master Rowan? Why avoid us? We could be your perfect little cocksluts."
        haughtysuccubus "We would obey your every order. Fulfill every perversion. Realise {b}every{/b} fantasy."
        haughtysuccubus "And wed {b}love{/b} every minute of it. I bet *she* isnt even masturbating."
        menu:
            "She is.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ rowanAggression += 1
                "Alexias tongue stopped its feverish dance, and she looked up, the expression in her eyes unreadable, even to him."
                ro "This is just foreplay after all. I know she has her hand snuck under her dress."
                ro "I know shes tracing her fingers across her sodden pussy, waiting to take my cock."
                ro "Pushing against the thin material, imagining how Ill throw her on the bed and thrust in her!"
                al "Mmmmff!"
                "The muted cry of pleasure was one of the sweetest sounds Rowan ever heard. She followed every one of his orders, her hand disappearing from his view."
                "Smiling, he pushed his hips forward, urging Alexia to resume her work. They were putting on a show, after all."
            "She doesnt have to. Youll repay the favour later.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "I think shes enjoying herself plenty. Ill be sure to inspect it."
                ro "Throw her to the bed, spread her legs, and see with my very eyes, up close, just how much my wife is happy to see me."
                ro "Maybe even repay the favour. How does that sound, Alexia?"
                "Alexia slid off his cock for a split moment, and gave the tip a quick kiss, the corners of her lips turned up in an embarrassed smile."
                salivatingsuccubus " Eeeeeh?! Thats no fair! Orcs never do that to us!"
                haughtysuccubus "Theyre not supposed to!"

        "Alexia picked up the pace, her slurping sounds dominating the room. He was getting close now. He looked to the Succubi with a cocky grin - and found himself inspecting the one who had yet to speak up."
        ro "Nothing to say? Dont hold yourself back. Your friends are plenty talkative."
        "With a long fringe that almost covered her eyes, the succubus had to brush her hair aside to look him in the eyes. They were vibrant green, and they studied him with innocent curiosity."
        "Her fingers traced her lower lip, slowly, almost nervously. There was the same hungry look on her face he saw in the other succubi, but it was nowhere near as obscene as in the rest."
        quietsuccubus "Are her lips soft?"
        quietsuccubus "I want to know. Please."
        "Her question threw him off - and just right then, he felt himself being pushed over the edge."
        if rowanAggression > 1:
            "Driven by lust, he pushed his hips forward, forcing his cock down Alexias throat, given her no choice but to swallow."
        else:
            "He clenched his jaw, fighting back the natural instinct to push his cock down her throat. There was no need - Alexia sealed her lips around his crown, and slowly sucked him dry."
        salivatingsuccubus "No fair no fair no fair no fair!!! It should be meeeeeeeeeeeee!"
        haughtysuccubus "Hmph."
        scene black with fade
        "He let out a satisfied sigh, releasing Alexia from his grip. When he looked up, the quiet succubus was no longer there."
        scene bg9 with fade
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at edgeright with dissolve
        al "Alright, shows over. And remember what I said - not a word."
        "He shut the door straight in their faces, much to the cubi chagrin. He turned around, and watched as Alexia rose up to meet him, dusting her dress."
        if rowanAggression > 1:
            al "That was More intense than I imagined."
            show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            "She brushed aside her disheveled hair, and wiped the saliva off her chin. Minor things, to make herself look presentable."
            "All of which failed to hide the excited blush on her cheeks, and the slight outline of her nipples, poing through her dress."
            "Laughing, he wrapped his arms around her, and kissed her on the forehead. Holding her close, he could now feel how hard her heart was hammering."
            ro "Sorry, I got a bit caught up in the moment."
            show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeright with dissolve
            al "Oh, believe me, I noticed."
            show alexia 2 necklace aroused at edgeright with dissolve
            "She narrowed her eyes at him. He grinned."
            hide rowan with moveoutright
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
            show bg9 with sshake
            "Then he found himself being jokingly pushed to the bed. Alexia towered over him, not even hiding her excitement anymore."
            show alexia 2 necklace aroused at edgeright with dissolve
            al "Oh, you will. You most definitely will."
            scene black with fade
            "The evening was only starting, after all"
            $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +6)
            return
        else:

            al "That was I dont think that was what they were expecting to see."
            show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            "She brushed aside her slightly disheveled hair, and wiped the saliva off her chin. Minor things, to make herself look presentable."
            "All of which failed to hide the excited blush on her cheeks, and the slight outline of her nipples, poking through her dress."
            "He wrapped his arms around her, and kissed her on the forehead. Holding her close, he could now feel how hard her heart was hammering."
            ro "I have no intention of playing by their rules all the time."
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeright with dissolve
            show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
            al "Mhm. But now Im starting to think the whole idea was just an excuse to show me off to some of the castle staff."
            show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            "She narrowed her eyes at him. He grinned."
            ro " Maybe a little?"
            hide rowan with moveoutright
            show bg9 with sshake
            "Suddenly he found himself being jokingly pushed to the bed. Alexia towered over him, a mischievous smirk dancing on her lips."
            al "Then I believe apologies are in order, dear."
            hide alexia with moveoutright
            show alexia 2 necklace happy behind bg9
            al "Well start with repaying the favour."
            scene black with fade
            "The evening was only starting, after all."
            $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +3)
            $ change_relation('alexia', 5)
            return





label cliohnas_domination:

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

"Staring at his naked body in the mirror, he ran his hand across his chest. The wound from Cliohnas lightning healed without a trace, but he could still recall the searing pain it brought."
"Its been some time since their experiment together. Cliohna kept to her word, keeping things professional. So had he. But the matter laid unresolved between them."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if serveChoice == 4:
    "He couldnt leave it that way. Cliohna was an important cog in the Bloodmeen mechanism, and he needed her support if he was ever to do any good here."
else:

    "He couldnt leave it that way. For all her faults, it didnt seem like Cliohna had any ambitions for world domination. He needed her support if he was ever to strike back at them. "

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Inform Cliohna I will be seeing her this evening, after the sun sets, to discuss the results of our experiments."

"A castle maid bowed her head and hurried away. Hed given Cliohna enough time to ponder. It was high time he moved into offense himself."

scene black with fade

" That being said, he soon regretted having Cliohna wait for him. The remainder of the day dragged on, reports and various complaints all coming to him as if through a fog."
"He felt the blood rush in his veins, his senses sharpened, his mind tuning out all it deemed pointless and unnecessary. His body readied itself for battle. Thats what his meetings with Cliohna turned into - endless struggles for supremacy."

scene bg12 with fade

show cliohna neutral at center with dissolve

"She felt it too. He saw it in the way her whole body tensed as he walked into the library, in the guarded look in her eyes. For a moment, he thought shed greet him with another lightning bolt."

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with moveoutright
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Instead, she turned her gaze away, closing the ancient book she held in her hands."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

cl "Rowan. On time, as always. Please, have a seat."

"He held back a cutting remark. He couldnt lose sight of his goal. He had to mend their relationship, not reignite their conflict without reason. He took a seat in front of her desk, as did Cliohna behind it."

ro "I see youve sent away your students. Should I be worried? "

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"She kept her expression neutral. Indifferent. Subdued, even?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

cl " No. Your concern is not unwarranted, but I assure you, Rowan, regardless of what happened before, you are at no risk here."
cl "Before, I have allowed my emotions to get the better of me. I broke the terms of our arrangement, harming you and damaging the trust between us."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

cl "For that, you have my sincerest apologies. I am willing to talk compensation, in terms of magical items, additional allocated research, or favours."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"She put her hands together, watching him closely. A motion that served only to accent the considerable gaps in her clothing. But at the moment, he paid them no mind."
"He was at a loss of words. Just like that? An apology and compensation? Delivered to him on a gold plate?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Was this a trap? An elaborate scheme, to lower his guard?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro " And what of our research? What did you discover?"

"He asked to buy himself time to think, and he saw her hand tremble. A moment of silence went past, before she slid a stack of papers to him."

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "The experiment proved to be a resounding failure. You, Rowan Blackwell, are a perfectly normal human being."
cl "You possess no magical abilities, no affinity for the craft, no innate power, nothing. You have no magical protections on you, no magical items, no hidden runes that activate if sufficient magical pressure is detected. "
cl "You have no nonhumanoid ancestry, and no humanoid non-human ancestry. There is not a drop of dragon, demon, celestial or fae blood in you, that could manifest as latent defensive powers."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "Neither do you share a subterranean ancestor with Skordred, despite displaying common dwarven traits, such as their famed stubbornness."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "There is neither holy nor unholy protection on you. At least none I could detect, which rules out most Gods."
cl "As far as Im concerned, you are the perfect sample of a regular, incredibly magically inept, if unexpectedly resilient, but still - normal human being."

"He could not miss the strained tone of her voice. He shifted through the files as she spoke, and while could make no sense of the esoteric magical lingo they were written in, he could see what their experiments did to {i}her{/i}."

cl "Does the answer satisfy you Rowan?"

"What started as a factual record of her tests, soon turned to something else. The neatly written, straight lines gave way to hectic, chaotic notes, written down in haste, scribbled on the sides and corners of every page."
"Ancient prophecy involved? \nRackshan? Prothean? Dragon? Elven? Dwarven? Goblin? \nNone of these. Other?"
"Driven by: Fear? Hero complex? Raw determination? Sexual desire to dominate?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro " Brutish simplicity?"

cl "Uncalled for, I acknowledge that. As youve no doubt noticed, I allowed myself to become more invested in the project than it was healthy."
cl "And I recognize because of that, my actions have put us at odds with one another, when we should not be. "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"There was an almost unnoticeable pause that followed, and he knew the words that followed were both carefully picked, and practiced many, many times."

cl "Rowan. I acknowledge your skill, and contribution to castle Bloodmeen. There is no reason for us to be enemies, not when we have so much to gain by being allies."
cl "Again, I apologize for what has happened, and to make it up for you, I offer not only my vast magical expertise, but also the influence I can exert over the twins."
cl "Within reason, of course."

"Her eyes briefly went to the amulet at his neck. Not that he held any hopes in that regard. Things were never that easy."

cl "And in return, I ask only that you hold no ill will for my previous Outburst, and review my future projects based on their merit, and not personal feelings."
cl "Does this sound acceptable, Rowan? "

"That was as much of an apology as he could honestly hope for here. He suspected it took every inch of her self control not to sound exasperated. She kept his gaze, careful not to look at the notes he still held in his hands."
"Somehow, he had the feeling it was only her integrity as a researcher that didnt allow her to burn this shameful proof of her defeat."
"He still felt the blood rush in his veins. He expected to fight her, and here she was, offering him all he could ask for, if not more."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

" Yet somehow, this victory felt hollow to him."


label cliohnaDomMenu:

menu:
    "Did she really learn her lesson?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if hypnosis2SubEnding == True:
            ro "You know Calling a very conscious effort to mindbreak me an outburst is underselling it a little, wouldnt you say?"
            ro "There was also lightning involved? And I believe my body was used to shatter some of the library furniture. A chair, to be precise."
        else:
            ro "Cliohna, outburst is a very light term for sending me across the room with a lightning bolt, right at one of your chairs."
        "The destruction of which, I feel inclined to mention, was noted in the monthly damage report. Do you want to know what Skordred wrote as the direct cause of damage?"
        "He narrowed his eyes, not trying to hide the displeasure from his voice. Cliohna withstood his withering look, seemingly unrepentant - though she did close her eyes for a moment to gather herself, before answering."
        cl "I believe weve learned the dangers associated with reckless pursuit of knowledge, which seems to be a recurring theme among practitioners of the arcane. For once, I will choose to remain ignorant."
        ro "Very amusing."
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        ro "How do I know this wont happen again? That I wont find myself be the direct cause for the library renovation?"
        cl "If you doubt my character, then trust my self-interest."
        cl "I assure you, indulging the twins various requests is tiring enough. I dont need another person to appease constantly, simply because I allow myself to be caught in the moment."
        cl "A one-time outburst entails a one-time compensation. After that, we shall return to business as usual."
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        "Business as usual. So her treating him with politeness that bordered on condescension. The thought made his blood boil."
        jump cliohnaDomMenu
    "How can he know its not a trap?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Lets assume Im satisfied with this. How do I know this isnt just a trick to lower my guard? How do I know you wont whack me in the back of my head with the magical equivalent of a sledgehammer, the moment an opportunity arises?"
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        cl "Because I like to look my enemies in the eyes when I break them."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "He expected her to continue. She didnt. She simply continued to watch him, with those grey, ancient eyes of her."
        "If he thought her cowed before, he didnt now. He knew the sorceress was old, but how old exactly? How many mages did she break with her mind control, how many warriors did she reduce to dust with her lightning?"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "Who was he, to challenge her, who stood on a pile of bodies built over centuries?"
        "He looked down, and turned another page of her research."
        ro "Secret Prothean Mageslaying training? Ive never even heard of anything like that, Cliohna."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        cl "I theorize it exists. Arcane magic surpasses divine gifts, and the Prothean Church has long proved it tolerates no competition."
        cl "But thats a discussion for another time."
        "He nodded his head slowly. He didnt mention the comment underneath. {u}Likely.{/u} Twice underscored."
        "How many dark warlords has he slain leading the armies of Rosaria, and then with Daenara and the heroes of the six realms by his side?"
        "Cliohna wasnt the only person in this room standing atop a mountain of bodies."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "And yet she still looked down on him."
        jump cliohnaDomMenu
    "What if her offer didnt satisfy him?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "He kept turning the notes in his hands. Pages upon pages of frustration, struggle and ultimately - defeat. An experience that ought to humble her, at least a little."
        "And yet here she was, trying to sell him a bunch of garbage favours just to get him out of her sight. It made his skin itch."
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        ro "One could think there would be some reward to beating you in a contest of wills."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "She rolled her eyes at him. Actually rolled her eyes! Impudent witch."
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "This was no contest Rowan, but an experiment. We were not in it for entertainment, but to further the cause of magic."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        cl " And you didnt beat me."
        ro "Excuse me?"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        cl "You persisted in a series of tests, with predetermined boundaries in which we tested the extent of your mental resilience."
        cl "*That* is all you did."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        cl " Which, as I have confessed, is nevertheless admirable in itself. Hence the offered compensation."
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "Which, again, I am more than willing to discuss, as soon as you stop playing on my nerves!"
        "The last word was almost a hiss. She didnt accept her defeat. Didnt acknowledge her faults, not in full. And both gnawed at her, he {i}saw{/i} that!"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "He saw the crack in her armor, a weakness for him to exploit-"
        menu:
            "Strike it!":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump cliohnaProdding
            "Don't. Cliohna is not your enemy. Accept her terms, and return to status quo.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                "His hand trembled, and the notes in his hands rustled softly. Tangible proof of what chasing victory could to someone."
                "He took a deep breath, and forced himself to calm down... He was letting his pride talk, he knew that. He couldnt make the same mistake Cliohna did."

                ro " Youre right. I let my frustration get the better of me."
                "He laid the notes down. Cliohna eyed them like one would eye a venomous viper, then slowly took them away."
                show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
                show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                cl "I would offer a snide remark, were I not sharing the sentiment."
                ro "A recurring theme as well, this time between us."
                "He chuckled, and he saw Cliohna answer with a shadow of a smile. Right, this was better. Smarter."
                jump cliohnaStatusQuo

label cliohnaProdding:

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve

"- And he went for it. He rose to his feet, no longer able to sit still."

cl "Rowan, I am trying to be patient here!"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"She rose to meet him, leaning across the table with barely contained fury, and he swore he could see lightning run down the strands of her hair."

ro "Well, that makes two of us. But despite beating you fair and square, {b}on your own terms{/b}, I still cant get any gods damn respect!"

"Prod her, poke her, test her pride. He knew the look in her eyes. Saw it all so often in the war."

cl "I find it difficult to respect a man who would rather argue petty details than try and see the bigger picture for a minute!"

"The look of a woman who would sooner damn herself than to admit defeat."

menu:
    "Just admit you werent skilled enough to beat me.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump cliohnaSkilledEnough
    "Dont. Take what was offered before this spirals out of control.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "He felt the blood rush in his veins, and felt its taste in his mouth. He had to bite himself in the tongue to avoid saying words that could not be taken back."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        "What was he even trying to do here? Cliohna was no enemy of his. Did he really want to beat her so much? So much hed-"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro " Ah."

        "He chuckled, and Cliohna narrowed her eyes at him, a confused look behind them."

        cl "Do you find this funny, Rowan?"
        ro "Maybe a little. Do you know this saying, what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?"
        cl "A whole lot of frustration it seems."
        ro "Precisely."

        "He slid the notes over. Cliohna eyed them like one would eye a venomous viper, then slowly took them away."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        ro "I apologize. I suppose Ive grown somewhat Exhausted, with the treatment I tend to receive here."
        "Her expression softened, and she sat down with a sigh."
        cl "Understandable. I I apologize too. Ive treated you poorly, yet I expected more patience than I was willing to offer myself."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "Rowan. Youve performed admirably. Im sorry this has all ended in such a distasteful manner. Shall you accept my offer of peace?"
        ro "I shall."
        cl "Most excellent."
        jump cliohnaStatusQuo

label cliohnaSkilledEnough:

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"His words hung in the air, impossible to ignore. He saw a crackle of lightning dance between her fingers. If he was wrong about her, he was seconds away from being splashed across the castle walls. But if he was right..."

show cliohna angry at center with moveinright

"Like a tiger on the prowl, she left her desk, and slowly made her way to him."

show cliohna neutral at center with dissolve

cl " Who do you think you are, Rowan Blackwell?"

show cliohna neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

"Her eyes never left his, a pair of shining gems, flashing pink, burning holes in his skull."

cl "What exactly are you trying to accomplish here?"

show cliohna neutral at center with moveinleft

cl "If you think Ill lose my cool again and you survive the following outburst to elicit even more favours out of me, then you are both suicidal, and very, {b}very{/b} much mistaken."

show cliohna happy at center with dissolve

"Hed swear he felt the heat of her half-naked body as she leaned in to whisper in his ear. He took no step back."

cl "Or do you, perhaps, honestly think youve actually beaten me? {b}Me{/b}? "

show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with moveoutright

cl "I expected such arrogance from the twins. They at least have the magical potential capable of contesting my own, even if they lack the intellectual capacity to ever rise beyond being a petty dark wizard."

show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "But you"

"She ran a finger across his chest, across one of the many scars that made it."

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "You are just human. Of some intellect, though I am starting to think I overestimated the full extent of it."

show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Her lips twitched. She smiled. That self-served, confident smile. Pride was one hell of a drug."

cl "Or do you think that maybe, just maybe, that you were chosen by history to accomplish great things?"
cl "Once champion to Solansia, savior of the world. Now champion to Kharos, bringing it to its knees."
cl "Perhaps your imprisonment drove you insane after all, champion."

"She chuckled at him, actually chuckled at him! He made no move, letting Cliohna circle him, eying him like a prized prey."

show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "Or perhaps you overestimate your own ability. Books offer no resistance, and present no challenge. "

"The thunder he heard might have been just in his mind, but the outrage in her eyes was more than real. She wanted to beat him so bad. And as long as he dangled the possibility in front of her eyes"

menu:
    "Give her another shot. You will triumph again regardless.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        cl "If you had any idea of the things I could do-"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

        ro "They wont help. But I invite you to try."
        "That threw her off. He opened his arms invitingly, and he couldnt help but smile himself. Fuck, maybe he was going mad after all. But {b}this{/b} was his leverage! The one thing no other man in the castle could give the sorceress!"
        "The promise of the sweet taste of victory."
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        ro "Your offer is not enough. So lets double down. Three more chances, for double the favours. Sounds fair?"
        if (cliohnaResistance >= 2 and hypnosis2SubEnding) or cliohnaResistance == 3:
            "To continue would be not research, but personal indulgence. Werent those her words?"
            "But it was one thing to see the bait, another to deny it."
        else:
            "She said it herself, that she suspected he was toying with her, pushing and yielding seemingly at random, to keep her on her toes. She saw the danger."
            "But did she think it a threat?"
        "And as he watched the subtle flush of her cheeks he knew the answer already."
        cl "...People sometimes forget, but I am not only a librarian. I am also a teacher."
        show bg12 with pinkflash
        "The pink flame erupted over her fingers, casting a dark shadow across her face, across the small smile that now decorated her expression oh so charmingly. He couldnt look away - a familiar warmth spread across his body, burning him from the inside."
        cl "I hope you will find this lesson- "
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "No."
        "His limbs felt as if he was swimming in tar, and his tongue as it had a mind of its own, rushing to sing praises for the sorceress. Old tricks - but he wouldnt let Cliohna start with the new ones yet."
        show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "Oh, Rowan-"
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        ro "I said {b}no{/b}."
        ro "Not yet."
        "The pink flame surged on, burning even brighter, burning as strong as the sorceress wounded ego."
        ro "Cliohna {i}Dont{/i}."
        "For a moment, he felt the Sorceress wouldnt let go - and he readied himself for a repeat of their last session."
        cl "Unbelievable."
        "The flame disappeared, replaced by a searing gaze that nevertheless held no magic in itself."
        cl "Im beginning to think you are guided solely by a pure, undiluted desire to {i}infuriate{/i} me."
        ro "Hardly. You only get three more shots, remember?"
        ro "Make them count. And there are things I need to take care of as well."
        ro "I will send for you when the time is right."
        "He tried to steady his hammering heart, did his best to keep the excitement from his voice. Cliohna hasnt moved one inch. An unconquered monolith. Slowly, {i}oh so painfully slowly{/i}, bending to his will."

        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        cl "Simply unbelievable."

        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "She took a step back, then another, each costing her a great degree of effort as she tore herself away from him, until she finally turned around to return to her desk."
        cl "But if that is the case, then I will take the liberty and spend some of the promised capital to garner some favour with the twins for you."
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "Otherwise, given your attitude, I dread Andras will kill you by the end of the year."
        "He voiced no opposition. If it made her feel any better, then it was of no difference to him. He got what he wanted. He would make her wait. He would make her want conquering him more than anything in the world."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "He will make her his."
        cl " And I suspect even if I were to animate your rotting corpse, your dead body would still refuse to do as I command."
        ro "You flatter me."
        cl "Not my intention. Now, is there anything else you wanted to add, Rowan?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "No. For the time being, lets return to business as usual."
        "The deadpan stare was her sole answer. He lowered his head respectfully, and headed for the exit -"
        "Notes still in his hands."
        "He couldnt help himself. He turned around - and seeing Cliohnas continued death glare, wisely decided to place them in front of her without another word."
        scene black with fade
        "All in due time."
        $ breakingCliohna = True
        $ change_favor('andras', 3)
        $ change_favor('jezera', 3)
        return


label cliohnaStatusQuo:

$ researchNotPicked = True
$ jezFavourNotPicked = True
$ AndrasFavourNotPicked = True
$ EquipmentNotPicked = True
$ DriderConditioningNotPicked = True

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

cl "State your demands Rowan, and I will accommodate them to the best of my ability."

$ cliohnaBoon = 0

label boonCount2:
if cliohnaBoon == 2:
    jump postBoon2
elif cliohnaBoon == 1:
    cl "Anything else?"
    jump boonMenu2
else:
    jump boonMenu2

label boonMenu2:

menu:
    "More research." if researchNotPicked:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ researchNotPicked = False
        cl "An apt demand, given I had taken your own time for this catastrophe. "
        cl "Consider it done."
        $ change_research_bonus(3)
        $ cliohnaBoon += 1
        jump boonCount2

    "Favour with Jezera." if jezFavourNotPicked:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ jezFavourNotPicked = False
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "She has been pestering me for information on the Sea Naga Very well. I shall provide it to her, and explain it was your arguments that convinced me it was something worth pursuing."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Why does Jezera need information on Sea Nagas?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "I imagine for the same reason she needed data on any of the dozen minor racial groups she asked me about in the past."
        cl "Whatever it is, is anybodys guess. Jezera as always tries to be enticingly mysterious, which is one of the primary reasons why shes so obnoxious to work with."
        $ change_favor('jezera', 3)
        $ cliohnaBoon += 1
        jump boonCount2

    "Favour with Andras." if AndrasFavourNotPicked:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ AndrasFavourNotPicked = False
        cl "He did wish to have detailed information on Qerazel needle traps I will provide it to him, explain it was your insight that helped create an operational prototype."
        ro "Should I know what that is, in case he asks about them?"
        cl "There is no need. I will simply relay the information to him soon after you depart from Castle Bloodmeen. By the time you return, he will have moved to a different project, as he always does."
        $ change_favor('andras', 3)
        $ cliohnaBoon += 1
        jump boonCount2

    "Magic equipment for the orcs." if EquipmentNotPicked:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ EquipmentNotPicked = False
        cl "..."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Is this a complaint I am about to hear?"
        cl "We have a deal. I will abide by it."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        cl "I will place some basic enhancement on their equipment, though the psychological impact of doing so is likely to exceed the actual increase in power."
        ro "As long as they fight harder, thats all I care for. "

        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops += 5
        $ cliohnaBoon += 1
        jump boonCount2

    "Drider conditioning." if castle.buildings["pit"].lvl >= 1 and DriderConditioningNotPicked:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ DriderConditioningNotPicked = False
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl " If Draith manages to hold a conversation with me for longer than ten minutes without running away, I could arrange for something of the sort."
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "Driders are simple creatures, easy to manipulate. Increased suggestibility during their formative years should do wonders for their training."

        $ castle.buildings['pit']._driders += 3
        $ cliohnaBoon += 1
        jump boonCount2
    "Decide later.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if cliohnaBoon > 0:
            ro "What if nothing else comes to mind at the moment?"
        else:
            ro "What if nothing comes to mind at the moment?"
        cl "Then I am afraid I will have to insist on you picking the first you can think of."
        cl "This Debacle is proving detrimental to our working relationship. It will be best we resolve it here and now."
        "With a sigh, he nodded in agreement. He could only imagine what continued arguments would do to them."
        jump boonCount2

label postBoon2:

show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "And that, I believe, is a suitable compensation for your troubles."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "I suppose. Ive gone through harsher trials for less."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

cl "And more await on the horizon. If its any consolation, I expect our working relations to be less turbulent from now on. "

ro "Back to business as usual."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro " Which is a strange thing to say about conquering the world."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"She flashed him a small smile, and for a moment, he wondered about what couldve been."

scene black with fade

"Then he bid her farewell, and turned his mind to the thousand things that always needed his attention."

$ change_relation('cliohna', 5)
$ cliohnaRomance = False
return





label shaya_capital:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan stopped not far from his desk. Normally, when he got to the office, he didnt expect to find a woman at his desk."
"...Especially not one who normally was at work in the brothel."

show shaya neutral at midleft with dissolve

sha "Rowan, you honour me with your presence."

"She gave a small bow, sweeping her arms to the side. Rowan approached cautiously."

if shayaSex == True:
    "Rowan stood to the side of the desk and relaxed into a playful smile."
    ro "Youre the one doing me an honor. My desk is two thirds more lovely for your presence."
    "Rowan thought he saw her smile beneath her veil. But, with Shaya he could never be quite sure."
else:

    "Rowan stood to the side of the desk and crossed his arms. While it was rare for any to speak a bad word against her, that didnt mean he could trust Shaya. She was Jezeras creature and everyone knew it."

ro "So why have you come to visit me? Surely my kingdom of paperwork is a bit dull for a woman used to the silks of your establishment."

"She cocked her head to the side. From the corner of his eye, he thought he saw her finger tracing one of the documents on his desk."

sha "Boring? Youre too modest. This is the nerve centre of an empire. "
sha "My training in words and numbers were somewhat minimal compared to more practical arts. But, my managerial position has given me new appreciation of the kind of work you do."
sha "You are quite the man, Lord Rowan."

"Rowan nodded. Her words were...exaggerated, perhaps. But, hed never really thought of Shaya as an administrator before. But, it wasnt like managing the budgets and schedules of a brothel was an easy task. "

ro "Surely you didnt come here just to waste your day sweet talk me though?"

sha "It would be no waste of a day, Rowan. But, you are correct. I have actually come to bring an opportunity to your attention."
sha "A frequent customer of ours is a businessman from the east. Between the silks, many secrets come out. And my girls have informed me that hes in desperate need for investors in a particular merchant project."
sha "A good boy. A bit dull in the sack, so Ive heard. But, he has an excellent reputation for business management in the city."
sha "Hes been struggling to raise capital in Qerazel for the trade route, because they doubt his ability to bring in the needed materials. It is one thing to run a business, and another to bring goods from one end of the continent to the other safely."

"Rowan scratched his chin. The moment the conversation shifted to business, it was as though there was a little click in his head."

ro "But, itd be a surefire investment if he had access to our trade network?"

sha "My dealings with the goblin matron have been limited, but surely she could be persuaded to participate if offered a cut."

ro "Cla-Min? Yeah, so long as she got her cut."
ro "So, youre telling me that you want us to take on the role as principal investor, but ensure it works by using our portal network."
ro "This would take spending some of the treasury though."

"Shaya bowed her head."

sha "If you believe it wise, Lord steward."
sha "From the estimations I received, the cost of a buy in would be 100G. A cut would return to the castle weekly from there. We could continue to collect dividends for a further 20 weeks. A profit of double the initial cost."

"Rowan paced softly behind the desk. If Shaya could be trusted on this account, then there would be valuable potential windfall. And whatever else was uncertain about the woman, her loyalty to Jezera was not."
"Still, it would require forgoing a portion of the castles current funds. Not always the wisest prospect in wartime..."

menu:
    "Invest in Shaya's customer." if castle.treasury > 100:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Very well. I will have to review our finances and your contacts plan for the operation. But, provided everything is in order, you can expect the money."
        "Shaya rose from Rowan's seat and gave a larger bow, arms spread to her side. For a moment, Rowan was left to stare. Even the simple gesture has a catlike grace to it. Someone had taught her how to bow once, no doubt"
        sha "You neednt worry. I will ensure everything goes smoothly...and that our new business partner understands the risks associated with a lack of repayment."
        sha "I shall draw up the papers for review."
        "Rowan took back his seat and gathered his papers. Shaya was still here, but he was already in the process of considering the present state of the ledger."
        sha "Tell me Rowan, are you the type who desires a goodbye kiss?"
        "Her eyelashes fluttered."
        ro "I do not think that will be necessary at this moment. Thank you for bringing this to my attention though, Shaya. Youve been a great help."
        sha "I live to serve."
        hide shaya with moveoutleft
        "The brothel keeper gathered her silks to her and slowly made her way from Rowans workplace. For a moment, Rowans eyes were drawn to the sway of her hips as she walked."
        "Rowan sighed and leaned back into his chair."


        return
    "Decline her offer.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I cant spare the expenses, Shaya. Im going to have to refuse my seal of approval on this one."
        ro "Were in the middle of a war. Investments of that sort are the luxury of idle income."
        if castle.treasury < 100:
            "Shaya studied him closely with her dark eyes. She rose from the chair slowly."
            sha "You cannot afford it. Can you?"
            ro "Am I really so easy to read?"
            sha "Youre a man. Of course, you are."
            "Rowan retook his seat and sighed. Had he actually tipped her off? Internally he reviewed what hed said prior."
            ro "The point is moot though. We cant pay for it. So my answer stands."
        "Shaya lowered her head slightly."
        sha "Of course, Lord steward. If that is what you believe best."
        hide shaya with moveoutleft
        "She didnt stay or try to argue for her idea any further. With the grace of a woman used to rejection, she gave Rowan a respectful bow and then departed the room."
        "Rowan gathered up the papers on his desk. Work still needed to be done."
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('jezera_rowan_stressed', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 30', "all_actors['jezera'].total_favors > 0", "castle.buildings['forge'].lvl >= 1",), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('cliohnas_menial_help', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 10', "castle.buildings['forge'].lvl >= 1",), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('alexia_consultation', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 10',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg9")
    event('alexia_potion_stealing', triggers="week_end", depends=('alexia_consultation', 'nasim_intro',),group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg9")
    event('rowan_frustration_venting', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 10', 'avatar.corruption > 50', 'all_actors["alexia"].relation < 30', 'bootlegAlexiaSeen == True',),group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg8")
    event('cup_of_tea', triggers="week_end", conditions=('privateDanceSeen',),group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg24")
    event('password_is_fidelio', triggers="week_end", depends=('cup_of_tea',),group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg24")

label jezera_rowan_stressed:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

liur "Are you sure youre okay?"

ro "Im {i}fine{/i}."

liur "We can just file the reports later if you need time to-"

"Rowan let out an angry sigh, pinching his brow together in frustration. He had to keep a level head. After all, it wasnt her fault."

ro "Theres no time, Liurial! Greyhides shipments have been backed up for days. Andras is about to lose his mind cause his men arent getting refitted."
ro " Ive got Cla-Min breathing down my neck about her new caravan routes, and now {i}Cliohna{/i} of all people is asking for a procurement of..."

"Rowan double checked the small, prim writing scrawled out on the requisition form."

ro "Ostenfish slime?"

liur "I- uh believe thats a fish native to the Dragons Tail? I could be mistaken."

ro "It doesnt matter. If I dont get this paperwork done by tomorrow, well be delayed for a week or more."

liur "Its not the end of the world, I can take care of it for you."

ro "No. I need to do this."

liur "Rowan, youve been at it nonstop since I got here. When was the last time you took some actual time for yourself?"

"Rowan didnt know, but he wasnt about to admit it."

ro "Im fine, leave me be."

show jezera neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

je "No. You really arent."

"Rowan only realized that his mistress was in the room when he looked up from his desk. Liurial had frozen stiff, a worried expression coming to her face as she did her best to fade into the background. Liurial had ample reason to hide from the demoness."

ro "Mistress Jezera! I... didnt see you come in."

show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve

je "You seemed so preoccupied, I didnt want to interrupt. Especially with your hard won girl-toy present. "

ro "Im sorry, I didnt even realize-"

je "Its perfectly fine, my hero. I can hardly fault you for your diligence."

show jezera neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

je "What's all this about a shipment?"

ro "Nothing you need concern yourself with, my lady, Ive got it taken care of."

show jezera displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

je "..."

show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve

je "Liurial, how {i}delightful{/i} to see you again. Does Rowan speak true?"

liur "M-my lady?"

show jezera neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

je "You seemed to be of the opinion that he was overwhelmed with work. Is this so?"

liur "Rowan is... a perfectly able administrator, my lady. I have complete confidence in his ability to-"

show jezera displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

je "Thats not what I asked."



liur "Um"

"Liurials worried frown bespoke her hesitation. The relationship between the two was already strained enough from her prior rejection. She was on thin ice with Jezera."

liur "He is "



liur "He could use a break, my Lady."

je "Are you capable of completing these tasks on his behalf, odious as they might be?"

show liurial happy at midright with dissolve

liur "I would be more than happy to complete whatever is necessary to ensure he has a break."

show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve

je "Good! Then I leave them in your capable hands."

liur "Yes, my lady."

ro "But-"

je "Come along Rowan, theres something I need to discuss with you."

scene bg18 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"Jezera led him in a direct beeline to her private chambers, pausing only long enough to exchange a few muttered words with a passing maid."
"She repeatedly shot eyes in Rowans direction, teasing glances that made him only worried him more. It worsened once they were left alone in her room."

ro "What is this about? "

"Jezeras eyebrow quirked with amusement. She let out a giggle."

je "What do you think this is about?"

ro "Have I done something to displease you?"

je "Why, Rowan! Im insulted!"
je "I invite you into my private chambers, and the only thing you can think of is that Im here to {i}chastise{/i} you?"

"Smiling, the half demon gestured towards the modest dinner table on the other side of her room from her bed. Wary, Rowan took a seat."
"Far from giving him a tongue lashing, the sultry creature settled into the seat across from him, crossing her leg over her knee in a coquettish posture as she leaned back into her chair."

je "You seem pent up."

ro "Im fine."

je "Come now, hero. Its me: theres no need to play games."

ro "It seems like thats all we ever do."

"The Demons smile widened. She leaned forward, giving him a glimpse of her ample cleavage as she boldly uncrossed her legs and recrossed them again."

je "Really? Thats all there is between us?"

ro "I dont know what you want."

je "A romantic dinner."

"Rowan stared at her a moment, his brain trying and failing to connect the dots."

ro "...Excuse me?"

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Her faithful servant seemed so distracted lately, the lady began to despair. She was so lonely... wasnt she worthy of his attention anymore?"

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"The Demon leaned forward again, her eyelids dropping as her lips gently pursed."

je "The fear of his apathy ate at her didnt he care for {i}her{/i} feelings? Couldnt he see how desperate she was to spend time with him, even if was only under pretense?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

ro "Stop it."

"Jezera settled back into her seat with a triumphant grin, her eyes dancing dangerously in their sockets."

je "And here I took you for a romantic."

ro "I thought you were done playing games with me."

je "There are a few left to play, Ill admit but isnt the chase better than the catch, anyway?"

ro "I wouldnt know."

je "Oh, I think you would."

"Jezera clapped her hands, and the doors to her bedroom were opened. Four maids carrying stacked trays emerged."
"Their attire was skimpy, their movements quick and precise as they laid out a sumptuous meal for the two of them. Rowan watched with unease as they set out a complex arrangement of silverware in front of him."

if all_actors["alexia"].relation >= 30:
    ro "I I need to get back to my wife."
    je "Dont be silly, Rowan. I let you off work early precisely to avoid inconveniencing you. There will be time enough for her later, Im sure."
    je "For now, youre all mine."
else:

    ro "I I really should finish that work."
    je "Liurial has it well in hand, my faithful servant."
    je "Your dedication to our cause is admirable, but you really need to learn the value of relaxation."

"Rowan settled into an uncomfortable repose. He was overenergized, his thoughts darting off in different directions at all that he had left to do, all that he had left undone."

show mary neutral at edgeright with dissolve

mary "{i}Oh!{/i}"

"One particular maid jumped in place as Jezera casually groped her bum. Her face went red as she continued to lay out the pork roast, but there was a tugging smile on her lips."

je "So tell me Rowan: how have you been?"
je "All these months of toil, of working so hard for my brother and I such efforts would wear down any man."
je "Even you."

menu:
    "Admit you are stressed.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan sighed, putting his hand over his eyes as the maids removed the covers of the platters to reveal the numerous courses."
        ro "Im it has been a trial."
        je "I know. I can see it in your eyes."
        ro "Theres so much to do, so many hurdles to overcome. And it never ceases."
        je "Yet you tackle each one with such {i}tenacity{/i}."
        ro "I dont know about that."
        je "You are a diligent steward, Rowan. Too diligent, sometimes. You need to learn when to relax."
        "Rowan huffed, gesturing around at the ostentatious room, the sumptuous arrangement of food and the blushing maids who Jezera kept groping."
        ro "And this is relaxing to you?"
        "Jezera smirked, her eyes alight with mischief."
        je "It isnt to you?"
        ro "Evidently, not in the same way."
        je "You just havent been properly introduced to the method. Here, allow me..."
    "Play it off.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I am fine, lady Jezera. You just caught me at a bad moment."
        je "You dont have to pretend for my sake. Your ego can stand the shock, Im sure."
        ro "Im not pretending."
        je "Then, sweet hero, youre deluded."
        je "Youre wound so tightly Im afraid youre going to snap like a bedspring."
        je "This meal is for {i}your{/i} sake. So stop putting up such a brace face and embrace it. Youll feel better afterwards, I promise."

"Jezera clapped her hands again, and the maids froze at attention. They filed into a line in front of her, for Jezeras viewing pleasure."
"After a long moment of deliberation, she pointed at one of them."

je "You."

mary "Yes, my lady?"

je "Youll do. Come here, I have need of entertainment for the meal."

"Giggling, the maid sidled over into Jezeras lap. The Demon wasted little time in getting to know the ins and outs of her maids curvy features. Her hand disappeared down her skirt."

je "Feel free time take your pick, Rowan. It is, after all, {i}our{/i} evening. You deserve some stress relief."

menu:
    "Pick a maid for stress relief.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan let out a dissatisfied grunt. He wasnt {i}happy{/i} this was happening, but perhaps it was for the best after all."
        "He perused the faces of the remaining three maids, settling on one whose innocent face and long, blonde curls were particularly pleasing to him. With some reluctance he gestured to her."
        ro "You."
        "She tittered and approached him, her long legs pronounced within the thigh-high black stockings she wore. As she came close Rowan saw the floral detail in the filigree."
        "She plopped down in his lap, adding an eager wiggle from her bottom as she did so."

        scene cg806 with fade
        show jezera happy behind cg806
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg806
        show mary neutral behind cg806
        pause 3
        je "See? Was that so hard?"
        je "Then again I suppose that is the point for you men, isnt it?"
        "Chuckling at her own joke, the Demon gestured with an enthusiastic flourish towards the food."
        je "Eat! Enjoy yourself, you have my permission."
        je "Sample the food, sample the maids, sample whatever you desire. It makes no difference to me where you find your pleasures, only that you find them."
        "The curvaceous maid with the curly locks of hair smiled at him. She picked up a morsel from the table and popped it into his mouth. Rowan smirked as he chewed, tasting the expensive pork on his tongue."
        "The maid squirmed in Rowans lap, making a great show of struggling to find a comfortable spot on her makeshift chair. Rowan felt himself harden as she made contact with his groin. She cooed and repeated the process."
        "He settled into his seat, leaning back as the maid began to softly grind against him. {i}Perhaps this isnt so bad after all{/i}, he thought as he plucked another morsel of meat and slipped it into his mouth."
        "Jezera was openly groping the other maids breast, her nimble fingers peeling back her constricting top and exposing her pretty pink nipple. She toyed with it between her fingers as the maid squirmed and groaned."
        ro "Quite the romantic dinner."
        je "It is, isn't it? I couldnt have picked a better person to share it with."
        "It was hard to take her seriously when her hands were all over the other maid. Her fingers worked furiously at something beneath her skirt, and her other hand roamed with greedy aplomb across the bare skin of her breasts."
        "Rowan got into the act as well. His hands slid beneath the too-short fabric of the blonde maids skirt. He was shocked to feel warm, yielding flesh between his fingers. The tramp wasnt even wearing undergarments!"
        "She gasped in his grasp as he slid a few fingers into her sodden box. She shook her head back and forth, sending her blonde curls spinning about in pleasing circles."
        je "My hero and I are weary. Feed us, servants."
        "The two maids not in the midst of being molested moved to comply, but Rowan held up a hand."
        ro "No. You two."
        "The two blushing maids sitting in Rowan and Jezeras lap shared a sultry look. With trembling fingers and muted gasps they did as they were told, picking grapes and feeding them into the mouths of their aggressors."
        "Jezera bent her head down and planted a love bite on her maids neck. She shivered and gasped, going stiff from the firm contact."
        "A subtle wink from Jezera spurred on Rowan to repeat the action with his own. Taking the initiative, he took her chin firmly in hand and tilted her face downward. Their lips met, and they shared a short, passionate kiss."
        je "Enough distractions. We have yet to finish our meals, after all."
        "At first Rowan thought he had gone too far, but the naughty look in Jezeras eyes reassured him that this was merely the first step."
        scene cg807 with fade
        pause 1
        show cg808 with dissolve
        pause 1
        show cg809 with dissolve
        pause 2        
        show jezera happy behind cg809
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg809
        show mary neutral behind cg809
        "The Demon worked her fingers around beneath the helpless maids skirt for a few moments more, then slid her off her lap."
        "Her hand went to the top of the maids head, and she quickly got the message. With Jezeras help, she bent down beneath the table, her head disappearing suspiciously close to Jezeras lap."
        "Rowan got a last, casual grip on the blonde maids behind, pinching it before letting her slide ever so slowly off his lap. She giggled and spun around, clambering down on hand and knee till she was kneeling at the altar of his manhood."
        je "{i}Mmmh{/i}, now where were we?"
        "Rowan grimaced in repressed pleasure as he felt the maids fingers encircle his manhood through his trousers and began to stroke."
        ro "Something about releasing stress?"
        "Jezera smirked, her blush deepening as the wet sounds of slurping rose up from beneath her."
        je "Sorry, I can't say Im very well versed in releasing something I rarely feel."
        "The blonde maids talented fingers peeled away Rowans pants, exposing his rock hard member to her viewing pleasure. He felt the wet warmth of her lips compress around his cockhead as he took a brief sip of wine."
        ro "Ive some experience in the subject."
        je "Then tell me: is a night like this- {i}mmmmh{/i}! S-sufficient to release some of that {i}tension{/i}?"
        "Rowan wasnt imagining things. Jezera was shooting bedroom eyes at him while getting eaten out. The scene would have once been ludicrous to him before coming to Bloodmeen. Now, it just quickened his heartbeat."
        "The blonde maid was already well on her way to cramming every inch of his dick down her throat. He glanced briefly under the table to see her legs were spread, a small puddle of wetness beneath her as she greedily gobbled him up."
        "It is effective, for sure."
        "Jezera grinned as the two remaining maids stood stock still at her side. From the way they shifted back and forth on their heels, they evidently were enjoying the view. Jezera reached out and groped one of them as her other hand went under the table."
        je "Good help is so hard to find, these days. Im glad I can at least count on {i}someone{/i} in this castle."
        show cg810 with dissolve
        pause 2        
        show jezera happy behind cg810
        "Rowan picked a small crabapple that sat upon a platter, biting into the juicy flesh of it as the blonde maid reached the base of his cock. His hand filtered through her hair, fingers clenching tight against the back of her head."
        "He held her there for several seconds, reveling in the control he had over her. Maybe there really was something to Jezeras method, after all. He was certainly starting to feel better about things."
        je "Its moments like these that we struggle for, hero. The times when we can- {i}hmm{/i} - lie back, and enjoy the fruits of our labours."
        scene cg811 with fade
        pause 3       
        show jezera happy behind cg811
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg811
        "The blonde maids head bobbed back and forth, back and forth against his crotch as she cupped his balls in her hand. Her movements were precise, her rhythm impeccable. It did not take long for Rowan to feel a rough stirring in his groin."
        "Jezera smiled at him, her lips curling into a seductive smirk. The way her eyes were fluttering, she looked close too."
        je "Cum. I know youre holding back."
        ro "Im not holding back."
        je "-Says every man ever. No need to be modest, Rowan. Its not {i}our{/i} romantic evening yet."
        show cg812 with dissolve
        pause 1
        show cg813 with sshake
        show cg813 with sshake
        show cg814 with flash
        pause 1
        show cg815 with dissolve
        pause 2
        show mary neutral behind cg815
        "The fantasy of Jezera being where the maid was in that moment was enough to push Rowan over the edge. He gripped her by her blonde, curly hair and held her fast to his stomach."
        "Mental images of fucking the entrancing Demon in every despicable, degenerate way possible ran through his head as he thickened and came."
        "White ropes of masculine virility let loose within the maids mouth. She grunted and gagged, but Rowan held her firm."
        "Jezeras eyes rolled upward, her back arching as she grabbed onto the back of her chair for support. The Demon and her hero watched with smouldering arousal as their significant other came at the table."
        je "{i}Mmmh{/i}! Goodness, that was a great one."
        "She poked her head under the table and patted the maids head."
        je "Well done. You can come out from under there now."
        mary "At once, my lady!"
        "The grinning maid flounced out from under the table like a cat that had gotten its cream. Beaming, she took her place alongside the other two maids, her face still splattered with Jezeras juices."
        je "How was it, Rowan?"
        "Rowan leaned back and looked under the table. The blonde maid met his eyes with a submissive smile, his cock between her suctioning lips still."
        "She pulled free, stroking him one more time before clambering out from under the table as well. She took her place next to her fellow maids, her face a hot mess of dripping cum."
        je "I suppose the question answers itself, doesnt it?"
        return
    "Politely decline.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan sat up stiffly in his chair, his back as rigid as a washboard."
        ro "I promise you, my lady, Im fine."
        ro "Its not that I dont appreciate the gesture, Im just not in the mood."
        "Jezeras eyes held to his for a long moment, then she shrugged."
        je "Suit yourself. You cant claim I never tried."
        je "I trust youll at {i}least{/i} accompany me for the remainder of the meal?"
        ro "Id be happy to."
        je "Good! I could use some lively conversation while I enjoy my meal."
        "Jezeras roaming hands across the maids blushing body made it somewhat unclear what she precisely meant by meal."
        $ change_favor('jezera', -1)
        return





label cliohnas_menial_help:

$ tempMCDenied = False

scene bg22 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Browsing through the reports, Rowan walked into the forge, fuming."

ro "Greyhide, Ive been getting complaints about delays this week. What is- "

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Greyhide?"

show rowan necklace shock at center with moveinleft

"The minotaur was nowhere to be seen. Only his help remained, doing his best to keep up the production. But not one of them had his skills, nor his strength."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

ro "Wheres the forgemaster? "

"The men all looked away, except for one brave soul. He approached Rowan, and in a hushed voice, explained everything to him."

scene black with fade

"..."

scene bg12 with fade

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with moveinleft
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "Cliohna"

cl "Rowan. Unless its something important, Im afraid you will have to wait. I am preoccupied with a project."

if cliohnasChampion == True:
    show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
    cl "Unless youre that starved for my attention. Then maybe I might find a moment to sneak away."
    "She flashed him that small smile that made his knees go weak. Mindful of the people around them, he coughed awkwardly, and pretended not to see it."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Thats exactly what Im here about."

if cliohnasChampion == True:
    show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "It has come to my attention that {i}you have stolen my forgemaster{/i}."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show cliohna neutral at center with moveinright
show greyhide neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"He extended his hand to the middle of the room. At the heart of it, stood Greyhide, holding a massive sphere of sorts, with runes all over it."
"The tame minotaur kept turning it in various directions, at the behest of one of Cliohnas assistants. He looked to Rowan, resignation clear on his muzzled face."

libass "Eyes on the artifact, forgemaster."

gh "Of course. I apologise."

hide greyhide with moveoutright
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with moveoutright
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan waited for Cliohna to explain herself, but the librarian only tilted her head a little, confused at what all the fuss was about."

ro "Cliohna, you cant just take away Greyhide because its convenient for you. He has responsibilities."
ro "Why do you even need him in the first place?"

show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "Ah, because hes the perfect help for what Im struggling with at the moment!"
cl "This container weve recently uncovered has been forged with a specific type of metal that disrupts magic."
cl "This makes manipulating it through telekinesis bothersome, and I cant exactly roll it around the floor. Its a precious artifact, not a playing ball."
cl "So I asked the minotaur - Greyhide, that is - to lend us a hand. His massive strength and tranquil disposition are exactly what I needed here."

if cliohnasChampion == True:
    ro "Just asked, or?"
    "She flashed him another smile. How long has it been since the two of them had a moment to themselves? Too long."
    cl "Just asked."
    show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
    ro "You mean you bullied him into it."
    cl "I asked. Politely."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro " You know, you could just ask Skorderd to have one of his people prepare you a specialized stand for it."

cl "I could. But that would take time to make."

if cliohnasChampion == True:
    "Her eyes briefly ventured from side to side. Everyone was busy with the sphere, even Greyhide."
    show bg12 with pinkflash
    show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
    "Her hand made a small gesture, and Rowan saw the pink flames dance between her fingers again. The pleasant fog settled into his thoughts again, and he struggled not to moan."
    cl "Rowan, you know how glad I am that you always find the time to {b}listen to me{/b}. I understand your concerns, but {b}there is nothing to worry about{/b}."
    cl "Simply {b}let me do as I please{/b} with Greyhide for a few hours."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "It wasnt a strong spell. More of a pleasant reminder. He could shake it, without any trouble."
    show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "But why would he?"
    menu:
        "Shes free to use Greyhide for however long she wants.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            ro " If hes that imperative for your work, I suppose the forge will have to do without him for the afternoon. Just dont overdo it, okay?"
            cl "Of course. Now if you dont mind, I believe you must {b}focus on your own duties{/b}."
            hide rowan with moveoutleft
            scene black with fade
            "Her mental command pushed him to the door. The spell didnt lift - instead, it lingered in the back of his mind as he went on with his day, making even the smallest of tasks feel exhilarating."
            "He probably shouldnt let her toy with Greyhide like that, but No harm, no foul."
            $ change_research_bonus(3)
            $ castle._iron -= 3
            return
        "But the paperwork":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
            ro " from all of this is going to be a massive headache. For both of us."
            "For a moment, her eyes flickered with disappointment, but it disappeared as quickly as it appeared, along with the pink flames. Rowan felt the fog lift, and breathed a sigh of relief."
            show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
            show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
            cl "Of course. I wouldnt want to cause you trouble Rowan."
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
            cl "So what will it be?"
            $ tempMCDenied = True
            jump stolenFMChoice
else:

    cl "Dont worry, I wont keep him occupied for long."

label stolenFMChoice:

menu:
    "Use the orcs. Theyre trained enough.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        ro "Im sure you could replace Greyhide with an orc or two."
        cl "Rowan, this task requires precision and care. If one of them drops it-"
        ro "They wont. Ive been making sure they treat their duties seriously. I wouldnt suggest them otherwise."
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "Hm. Very well. But if something happens, thats on you."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        show cliohna neutral at center with moveinright
        show greyhide neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        cl "Forgemaster, please set the container over there. Your assistance has been greatly appreciated."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        hide greyhide with moveoutleft
        "The minotaur lowered his head respectfully, then quickly hurried out of the room, before Cliohna changed her mind. Rowan bid the sorceress goodbye, and followed after him."
        $ change_research_bonus(3)
        $ change_morale (-5)
        jump leavingWithGreyhide
    "Let her use Greyhide.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show cliohna happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
        ro "If its really just for a few hours, and he did agree Fine. But dont make a habit out of it, alright?"
        if tempMCDenied == True:
            cl "And after complaining about the paperwork behind it You do enjoy playing with me, dont you Rowan?"
            "The latter was spoken in a soft murmur intended for his ears only. She smiled again, but he didnt return the gesture. It was important to set boundaries, especially where Bloodmeen business was involved."
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "Only a few hours. I promise."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        show cliohna at center with moveinright
        show greyhide neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        "Greyhide threw him a pitiful look, but didnt speak up. Whatever Rowans opinion of the forgemaster, the minotaur had to stand up for himself, especially in situations like these. "
        $ change_research_bonus(3)
        $ castle._iron -= 3
        return
    "Have her commission for a stand. It will be useful later.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
        ro "Its not like you to cut corners Cliohna. Ask Skorded to craft whatever specialized tools you need."
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        cl "I suppose there is some truth in that statement. Very well."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        show cliohna neutral at center with moveinright
        show greyhide neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        cl "Forgemaster, please set the container over there. Your assistance has been greatly appreciated."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        hide greyhide with moveoutleft
        "The minotaur lowered his head respectfully, then quickly hurried out of the room, before Cliohna changed her mind. Rowan bid the sorceress goodbye, and followed after him."
        $ change_research_bonus(1)
        $ change_treasury (-20)
        jump leavingWithGreyhide

label leavingWithGreyhide:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "Miss Cliohna is not as intimidating as the masters, but I still wouldnt want to get on her bad side."

if hypnosis2SubEnding == True:
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "She might be a little intimidating, but she has a softer side too. You just have to be honest with her."
    gh "That is a virtue few people appreciate."
    gh "And if I were to be honest, I would have to ask about her dress."
    ro "Surely not to complain?"
    gh "         No."

elif breakingCliohna == True:

    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "She talks big, but she respects people who push back."

    gh "I do not have a deathwish, Rowan. "
else:

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "She is something of a mystery. Probably wise to play it safe."
    gh "My thoughts exactly, Rowan."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

gh "I will resume my duties at once. You have my thanks."
ro "Anytime, Greyhide."
return





label alexia_consultation:

scene bg20 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show skordred neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Skordred, look, I share your concerns about the sanitary regime within the castle, but its not a problem I can fix either on my own or within a weeks span. But if we talked to the twins about it "

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

al "You wanted to see me, dear?"

if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 50:
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Ah, Alexia. Well, not me exactly..."
else:
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    al "Finally. And no, not me exactly, but"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"He pointed to the dwarf on his right. Before them laid the castles latest blueprints, heavily drawn over, with scribbles on every corner. Result of countless hours of work."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Pointless work."

show skordred happy at midright with dissolve

sk "Lady Alexia, terribly sorry to bother ya, but I had hoped ya would, ah, share with us some of yer womanly insight?"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "Skordred believes we will need a nursery."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"He rubbed his eyes, trying to keep the irritation out of his voice. Skordred was all but oblivious to that, and instead regarded Alexia with a wide smile."

sk "Indeed! For centuries, the castle was forced to be rebuilt after each failed invasion, Kharos chosen slain by the Solansian bastards! But never again!"
sk "Masters are here to finish what Karnas started, and their children will carry Kharos will into a new era! The Twins will start a dynasty that will last a thousand years!"

show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

al "And you want to make sure the castle is prepared for it. Thats very thoughtful of you Skordred."

ro "Maybe so, but its not exactly our priority concern at the moment "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Of course. But it doesnt hurt to plan when theres still time. World conquest can wait for one afternoon."

show skordred neutral at center with moveinright
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan watched as his wife accepted the plans for the dwarf, smiling graciously. At first, she was slightly confused at the technical drawings - not something he could blame her for - until Skordred laid down the basics."

al "... Youre not honestly planning to keep the kids underground? And right under the barracks?"

sk "The twins heirs are going to be the castles most precious treasure. They must be well protected."

ro "They are bound to be prime targets for all kinds of assassins and troublemakers."


show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

al "But that doesnt mean you can just lock them in some dark, mossy vault! The kids will need fresh air! And Sun!"


show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "And constant attention. We probably want somewhere Jezera wouldnt complain about when passing through to see her kids."

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
show skordred angry at center with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan coughed violently, trying to conceal his laughter. Somehow, he managed to earn disapproving glances from not only Skordred, but his wife as well."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show skordred neutral at center with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I apologize. I just Find it hard to imagine Jezera as a mother. I mean"

"He made a vague motion with his hand. It was hard to mention just one thing, from the controlling attitude, to the borderline sadistic personality."

al "She might be a bit of a strict parent, but we cant be one hundred certain shed be a bad one."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Motherhood is a wonderful thing. Its one thing to conquer the world, another to bring life into it."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "If you say so. Now, about the nursery..."

scene black with fade

"He thought to argue, but knew better than that. Instead, he had them all study the map again, in yet another attempt to find a perfect spot for the future nursery."
"In the end, they settled on a small room in the northern side of the castle, on the second floor."

scene bg20 with fade
show skordred neutral at center with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Skordred hummed for a long half a minute as he considered it, then finally gave the idea his blessings. "

sk "Aye, that will work And its close to yer room as well, if you two ever decide on having kids yerself."

show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

if serveChoice == 4:
    "The thought made him shiver. The whole project was still in its infancy. If the protheans ever discover his involvement- "
else:
    "The thought made him shiver. The amount of control the twins would have over them- "

show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve

al "Weve been trying for eight years and running, so Heres to hoping!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show skordred happy at center with dissolve

sk "Ah, thats unfortunate. Once the nursery is ready, ya should bring the subject up with Jezera, or that pissy lackey of hers. Maybe they got some magic that can help ya here."

al "Ill keep that in mind Skordred, thank you. "

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

sk "Thank ya! Can ya believe Cla-Min wanted a consultation fee fer this?"

show skordred angry at center with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

sk "Turns the castle into her personal pit stop, then still asks fer more? The nerve on that woman!"

show skordred neutral at center with dissolve

sk "Ill run this through the masters Rowan. Lets meet again in an hour or so."

ro " Of course."

hide skordred with moveoutright

"The dwarf hurried out of the room, clutching the plans. Alexia chuckled, and beamed at her husband."

al "I wasnt aware I could charge for this! No wonder Cla-Min is the one running the caravans."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
else:
    show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve

ro "Alexia"

show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve

al "I know."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"She cut him short. She was no longer looking at him - rather through him, staring into the distance with that sad smile he saw on her face from time to time."

al "Its just harmless talk. I know what a disaster it would be for us to have a baby right now. You dont need to tell me."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "But I dont think we have to worry about it. After eight years, Im not exactly keeping my hopes up."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Its just.. Nice to fantasize, sometimes. At what could be."

menu:
    "Hold her. She needs to be strong.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "He reached through the table, and held her hand reassuringly. Thrust into the whirlwind of events, he sometimes forgot just how much his wife had lost, and how long she had been in the castle."
        ro " It wont always be like this. But we have to focus on whats important at the moment."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "Of course."
        "They stayed like that for a while. A moment later she started to pull away. Her sad smile didnt change one bit."
        al "Maybe next year."
        ro "Maybe next year."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al " Dont let me keep you Rowan, I know you have a lot of work. Just dont stay late, alright?"
        ro "I wont. I promise."
        hide alexia with moveoutleft
        "She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, then hurried out of the room without another word."
    "They have no room for pointless fantasies. She must be strong.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 2
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "He gave her a slow nod, and started to sort through all the scattered plans."
        ro "As long as its just fantasies. There are other things we must focus on right now."
        al "Of course."
        al "Dont stay long, alright?"
        ro "I wont."
        hide alexia with moveoutleft
        "Her faraway gaze didnt change one bit. Still holding that sad smile, she hurried out of the room without another word."

scene black with fade

"..."

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia walked through the corridor briskly, trying to ignore the aching in her heart."
"Rowan Blackwell, the most talented tracker in all Six Kingdoms. Sometimes blind as a bat. Most agonizingly often - when it came to her."







"As if it wasnt bad enough that the goblin whore kept flaunting her tits, hips and kids around him"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"It was always like that. Rowan Simply didnt care. Even back at Arthdale. Oh, she cant say he hasnt tried. But whenever she tried to bring up the topic of kids, the discussion always just Petered out."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"She was always the one making the effort. Always talking to the village wise women, always consulting the abbots, always checking with the traders, to see if theyre carrying some herbs that might help. Year after another."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"All for naught."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with moveoutright
show orc soldier neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show wild orc neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

if castle.morale > 50 or all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 3:
    os "Lady Blackwell."
    hide orc soldier with moveoutright
    hide wild orc with moveoutright
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at center with moveinleft
    "A contingent of orcs went through, bowing their heads to her. She smiled nervously, pressing herself against the castle wall to give them some room."
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at center with dissolve
else:

    os "Move it, ya slut."
    hide orc soldier with moveoutright
    hide wild orc with moveoutright
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at center with moveinleft
    "A contingent of orcs went through, pushing her to the wall. She stifled a yelp, and pressed herself against it."

"Her hand went to her chest, and she brushed the blue amulet hanging from her neck. Year after year, all for naught. And now Now she was here."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at center with dissolve

al " Theres always time, no?"

"Thats what she used to tell herself. Theres still time. Theres no reason to hurry."
"She laughed, and wiped away the tears. There was always time. Until there wasnt."

if NTR == False:
    jump consultationRetire
else:

    pass

menu:
    "Check the nursery site.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene black with fade
        "She wasnt sure what masochistic need made her turn her steps to the nursery site. But she did regardless, paying no mind to the castle staff she passed by."
        jump consulationAndrasMeeting
    "Retire for the evening. She's tortured herself enough.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump consultationRetire

label consulationAndrasMeeting:

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with moveinleft
show andras happy behind bg14

"Compromises. Thats how the location was picked. It was a small, currently unused room, full of old furniture. Far away from the orcs, far away from all the action, with only a single corridor leading to it."
"Close enough to reach the battlements and the castle courtyard in times of peace. Remote enough to prevent potential assassins wandering about in disguise. And nearby both of the twins' rooms, in case they wanted to drop by. "
"She had to agree with Rowan - that didnt seem probable."

an "Making plans, Alexia? "

hide andras

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with moveoutleft
show andras happy at midright with dissolve

al "What is it with people sneaking up on me today! I am not in the mood!"

an "And here I was under the impression that an unexpected surprise is exactly what youre hoping for."

show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

"Like a hawk, Andras circled around her, his eyes shamelessly wandering from her belly to her chest. She scoffed in response."

show andras happy at midright with dissolve

al "I didnt take Skordred for a tattletale."

an "Rightly so. But the castle is the only child he will ever have, so he lacks certain... Sensibilities."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al " I see. And whats your excuse?"

an "I dont give a shit what people think."



"He walked into the room, pushing past her. He ran his fingers over the dusty surface of one of the tables, then shook his hand."

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

an "Charming. Then I suppose I should redouble my effort in making sure its full of screaming kids?"

al "If you want. But this place is nowhere near ready."

show andras happy at midright with dissolve

an "No, its not. But why wait?"

"He ordered her to walk inside, and she followed, suddenly unsure of herself at the sight of his smile."

an "Planning Preparing Ha! Pointless bullshit! All that needlessly convoluted crap is my sisters domain."

show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

an "I dont wait. I take what I want!"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "You had no trouble playing the gentleman captor when you first brought me here."

an "Because I wanted you. And I wanted you willing."

show andras smirk at center with moveinright

if all_actors["alexia"].flags["andras_influence"] > 0:
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "He grabbed her by the chin, and made her look into his eyes as he came near. She felt his hot breath on her skin - or was she getting warm for some other reason?"
else:

    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "He grabbed her by the chin, and made her look into his eyes as he came near. She stood unmoved, meeting his gaze defiantly."

an "When I {b}want{/b} something, I work for it tirelessly, without rest, and without restraint."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "It always has to be about you, doesnt it?"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at midright with moveoutright

"And just like that - he let her go, taking a step back, arms wide. "

an "Ha! Youre right, how awfully inconsiderate of me!"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

an "Then lets make it about you. About what you want. About what you desire."

al "I don't-"

show andras angry at midright with dissolve
show bg14 with sshake
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

an "{b}NO!{/b}"
an "Enough of that! You sound just like your husband! Dont do that! Its not right! Stop and think for a moment!"
an "Always waiting, always questioning, always hesitating! "
an "Humour me here: for once in your life, at least {b}say{/b} what you want!"

show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

"She didnt know if she was more insulted or hurt when he pointed his finger at her accusingly. In Andras world, everything was always so simple. How it must have felt, to be a part of it"

menu:
    "Say what you want.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 1)
        pass
    "Rebuke him.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ consultationAndrasRebuke = True
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
        al " What a convenient, cozy outlook. Take what you want, and to hell with the consequences."
        al "But its not all about what I, or even what my husband wants. Its about both of us."
        al "But you wouldnt understand."
        al "Good night to you, Lord Andras. I hope you the best of luck on your future conquests, in the castle and outside of it."
        hide alexia with moveoutleft
        "She saw the rage enter his eyes. She turned on her heels, and rushed out of the room before she found herself on the receiving end of it."
        return

al "I..."
al "I want to have kids."

an "Whats that? I didnt hear you!"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "I want to have kids!"
al "I- Im a healthy woman in my prime, and I want to have kids! And its not wrong, or unreasonable, or selfish of me! "

an "But it is selfish!"

hide andras
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
show andras smirk at midleft with moveoutleft
hide alexia
show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace aroused at center with moveinleft


"Like a snake, he was suddenly right next to her, his hand on her hips, whispering into her ear."

an "Its what you want, not what Rowan wants! If he did, hed do something about it!"
an "And do you still want it?"

menu:
    "Yes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ consultationAndrasAgree = True
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 2)
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        al " Yes. Even if it is selfish."
        al "I have the right to be selfish from time to time."
        al "And Rowan would be a good father."
        an "Hes been a lousy husband so far."
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at center with dissolve
        "His hand felt like burning iron. Why has she not yet pushed it away?"
        an "And he doesnt have to be the father."
        "Something hard pressed against her backside-"
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with moveoutright
        "She jumped away, instantly. Holding her hands to her chest like an invisible shield, she watched Andras grin at her. He spread his arms open wide."
        show andras happy at center with moveinleft
        an "If it were up to me, this place would hold nothing but your kids, Alexia."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        al "You are woefully misinterpreting my words."
        an "Maybe. Just remember - my doors are always open."
        an "Think about it."
        hide andras with moveoutleft
        "And he left just like that, leaving her alone in an empty room that one day might house their children. Hers and Rowans. Andras and"
        scene black with fade
        " She wasnt sure."
        return
    "Maybe.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ consultationAndrasUncertain = True
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with moveoutright
        "Still flushed, she pushed herself away from him, stumbling in her steps."
        al "I-"
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        al "Youre just doing this to mess with me!"
        an "To the contrary. I am hoping to clear your mind."
        al "Well youre not being very good at it!"
        an "Neither is Rowan at getting you pregnant, but at least I try."
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
        an "And I will always keep trying."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        "He spread his arms open wide."
        an "Remember, you ever want to double your chances - my doors are always open."
        hide andras with moveoutleft
        "And he left just like that, leaving her alone in an empty room that one day might house their children."
        scene black with fade
        " Might."
        return


label consultationRetire:

al "(Ha And Jezera always jokes Rowan is the masochistic one.) "

hide alexia with moveoutright

"Shaking her head, she turned her steps back to her room. She had to make herself presentable in case Rowan did end up early For a change. "

scene black with fade

"And maybe this night they will have the misfortune of being lucky."

return





label alexia_potion_stealing:

$ alexiaPotionStolen = True

scene bg12 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"Again, her husband was busy, with some castle business nobody saw fit to inform her of. She didnt complain. She understood."

if alexiaSeparateRoom:
    "At least he wasnt with Helayna. Such a strange thought to draw comfort from "


show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"With nothing left to do, she decided to spend her afternoon in the castle library, browsing books. She was checking Herbs of the western coast by some man whose name she couldnt read, when a polite cough interrupted her."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
show nasim neutral at midright with moveinright

nas "Lady Blackwell, if youre not using it for anything important, Im afraid I will have to request Master Larams catalogue."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "I was only checking it. Here."

"The man accepted the book with a respectful nod, and was quick to leave. She had seen him before But couldnt put a name to the face. "

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Excuse me, but I dont think weve ever been properly introduced. Alexia Blackwell."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "Researcher Nasim. A pleasure."

"He slowed his pace just enough for her to catch up, if only because manners demanded so. It wasnt the first time she was given a cold shoulder in the castle, and she would hardly let herself be bothered by it."

if alexiaAndrasObedient == True:
    "If hes too unpleasant, she can always complain to Andras. See how long that aloof attitude of his manages to hold when Andras rips him a new one. "

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Is herbology something you specialize in, Researcher Nasim?"

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "I possess some expertise, but to my great regret I cannot yet claim mastery in that particular field."

show nasim angry at midright with dissolve

nas " This is, sadly, why I must rely on Master Larams work. If one looks past the elven revanchism, his insight into the wild fauna of the western wastes is quite invaluable."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

al "The western wastes I cant say I know much about the region. How wild are we talking here?"

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "Quite wild."

"The man sent her a knowing smirk, paying no mind to Alexia following him into his study. Was he *that* enamoured in his own voice?"

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "That particular area tends to avoid the inevitable Solansian counterattacks that follow each demonic invasion, which have, more or less, ensured the Rackshan waste will never be anything but a wasteland."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia snuck a curious glance at Nasims room. Instantly, she was struck by how impersonal and barren it felt. If she didnt know better, shed swore the man moved here last week."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "In the western regions nature is free to flourish, to the point where it can sustain life. Because of that, the area often harbours some of the more isolationist of the chaos races. Orcs more often than not."

"The second thing that struck her was Nasims desk, and the pitch-black potion occupying the centre of it. It was half empty, and surrounded by notes and vials with various fluids she couldnt recognize."

nas "And while one could be excused for thinking orcs as mere fodder, I must admit tribes who have remained in Solansian for a long time can exhibit most fascinating cultures."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "Take, for example, the Ugrak-ic."

"The man approached his desk, and tapped the potion lightly. The black surface {i}wobbled{/i}, the liquid inside impossibly dense, and a black bubble rose to the surface."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"She almost shivered when she saw the vile thing *pop*. Nothing of that colour or consistency could be any good, for anyone."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "The Ugrak-ic, like most orcs, believe that physical might is the sole prerequisite of leadership. But unlike most orcs, they dont prove it in combat."
nas "Instead, the females seek out the most physically intimidating specimens of other races, sometimes venturing hundreds of miles to find them and, well, copulate with them. "
nas "What we have here is the Korot-Baru. A sacred potion of the tribe, whose name roughly translates to Devourer of reason, dawn of apocalypse."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

nas "A rather pompous title for an orc fertility potion, but the demonkind and their descendants arent exactly known for their restraint, naming conventions included."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia watched the potion go pop! again. If Nasim was not busy browsing through the book and taking notes, he might have noticed the shift in her voice."

al " Does it work?"

nas "I have yet to perform a test on a live sample, but I see no reason why it should not. The ingredients are mostly herbs known to boost fertility."
nas "Though, of course, the real magic is in the ritual that finalizes the brewing process."

"To him, it was obvious. To her She could hardly care for the fine details involved."

al "Im surprised the orcs even need such potions. "

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"In a way, it was almost reassuring-"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "They dont, not usually. The Korot-Baru is brewed specifically for the purpose of the hunt, as orcs are notoriously difficult to interbreed with, with half-orcs being born on average only once every five hundred intercourses."
nas "A statistic brought to us by the downfall of Fortress Jarandal. May Solansia guard the souls of its garrison for all eternity. "

al "O-of course. May Solansia guard their souls."

"He didnt even notice her stammer. For once, she was grateful for how irrelevant she was to some people in the castle."
"But before she could ask any more questions, Nasim stood up, checking his collection for something, and being clearly dissatisfied with what he had found."

show nasim angry at midright with dissolve

nas "Why must chaos script be so difficult to work with Someone needs to introduce it to a proper syntax."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

nas "A project for next year, perhaps. You must excuse me now, [alexia title] Blackwell. Theres still work to be done. I could send you the notes once theyre finished, if the topic interests you?"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

al "I would appreciate it, but I fear I might not be able to make heads or tails of it."

"She left his room before he thought to lead her out, and Nasim closed the door behind them."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

nas "If that is a concern, then I would suggest starting with The Crimson Mark. Its more of a journal than a guide to botany, which makes it quite accessible to beginning alchemists."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

nas "Banned in every civilized realm south of here. Goes into slightly too much detail about practical applications of human blood in soil cultivation. But a great read nonetheless."

al " Ill look into it? "

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

nas "You should. Have a good day [alexia title] Blackwell. Its been a pleasure."
al "Thank you. Good luck on your work, Researcher Nasim. "

hide nasim with moveoutright
show alexia 2 necklace happy at center with moveinleft

"The man offered her a polite smile, and ventured into the library again."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"Behind her, his study waited."
"He didnt lock it."

menu:
    "Steal the potion.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        hide alexia with moveoutright
        "She didnt wait. The moment he left her sight, she turned around, and casually strolled back into his room."
        "The Korot-Baru beaconed. The pitch-black remedy for her woes."
        scene black with fade
        "She hid it under her skirt, and was gone from the library before anyone noticed."
        jump rowansHeadache
    "Hesitate. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Her hand trembled, and she found herself rooted to the floor. Behind her laid what could be the remedy to her woes."
        "She didnt have to drink it now. She could hide it, take it with her once all that Bloodmeen business is done for. Find an alchemist to see if it was safe."
        if alexiaAndrasObedient == True:
            "Nasim might notice, but if so, then what? Nobody could touch her. Not as long as Andras was Master of Castle Bloodmeen. And he would always be Master of Castle Bloodmeen."
        elif alexiaJezObedient == True:
            "They wouldnt catch her. And if they did, she could lie herself out of it. Men were easy to manipulate."
        else:
            "Nasim might notice, but if so, then what? She was the chain that bound Rowan to the twins. She couldnt be hurt, couldnt be disposed of."
        "She could take it. It was now or never."
        menu:
            "Steal the potion.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                scene black with fade
                " A moment later, she was walking out of Nasims room with the pitch black potion under her skirt."
                "She was gone out of the library before anyone noticed."
                jump rowansHeadache
            "Abandon your dreams of children.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show alexia 2 necklace concerned at center with dissolve
                " She didnt move. One of Cliohnas assistant passed her by, and she greeted him with a distant smile."
                "Slowly, she turned her steps away from Nasims room. There was just one reason to take the potion, and a million not to. She didnt know which one to focus on. She wasnt sure if she wanted to anyway."
                "So for once, she took a page out of her husbands book."
                scene black with fade
                "And choose not to think about it anymore."
                show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind black
                al " Maybe next year."
                $ abandondedPregnancyAspirations = True
                return

label rowansHeadache:

"..."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"Rowan rubbed his eyes, trying, with no success, to fight off his exhaustion. The day couldnt get any worse."

show nasim neutral at midleft with dissolve

if nasimAttitude >= 0:
    ro "Nasim, please tell me you come with an unexpected yet ultimately positive breakthrough, that will help alleviate literally any of the thousand issues that plague this castle."
    nas ".. I wish I could."
    ro "Is something the matter?"
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    ro "Ah, of course."
    ro "Nasim, I am not in the mood for your complaining."
    nas "And neither am I for having this conversation. And yet here we are."






show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
nas "I had hoped that even though you continue to delay excavating the transformation chamber, you would at the very least allow me to continue my other research undisturbed."

ro "Nasim, what are you talking about?"

show nasim angry at midleft with dissolve

nas "I am speaking of the Korot-Baru, of course."

"Nasim held his chin high. His eyes narrowed and he threw the hero of the six realms a most withering look."
"Said hero opened his arms, absolutely confounded."



ro "What?"

nas "..."

show nasim neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "Give me a moment while I consider the possibility that you might not have ordered your wife to spy on me and sabotage my research."

if nasimAttitude >= 0:
    ro "Nasim, with all due respect, your projects cant be nearly half as dangerous as what Andras and Jezera do on a daily basis."
    show nasim happy at midleft with dissolve
    nas "You wound me, Rowan."
    show nasim neutral at midleft with dissolve
    nas " But I must confess it would be out of character for you to go after me, of all the people in the castle."
    ro "I hope you dont mind not being at the top of the list for a change."
    nas "I am more than comfortable in feigning mediocrity when it serves my purposes, but assuming you are being honest, this is not the time for idle talk. Ill try to keep it brief. "
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    ro "Nasim, you really need to get that massive ego of yours checked."
    nas "And you should keep your wife on a shorter leash, Master Blackwell."
    nas "But perhaps we have both miscalculated our importance in the eyes of others."
    nas "Ill give you the benefit of the doubt, and try to keep it brief."

scene black with fade

"Word after word, in the quiet of Rowans study, the hero has learned of all that transpired in the library earlier that day."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midleft with dissolve

"He hid his face in his hands, trying not to groan."

show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve

ro " Why did you even tell her about this Korot-Baru?"

nas "Why would I not? Regardless of ones circumstances, Castle Bloodmeen continues to be a treasure vault of knowledge one would never find elsewhere."
nas "It would be a crime to make no use of it. Lady Blackwell ought to be commended for her open-mindedness."
nas "... Once the Korot-Baru is retrieved."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "So you can continue your research."

nas "Also, but primarily, so Lady Blackwell does not think to use it. "

show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve

nas "The potion has a long list of side effects, and has never been tested on non-orcs. Should she drink it, the effects might be Highly unpredictable. Potentially deadly."

if nasimAttitude >= 0:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    nas "You know I hold no ill will towards you or your wife, Rowan. Even if this wasnt about my research, I would advise you to retrieve it at haste."
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
    "He was halfway through the room before the man finished his last sentence. Nasim might have been unpleasant at times, but he was never unreliable."
    ro "Ill handle this. And thank you, Nasim."
    hide rowan with moveoutleft
    "The man lowered his head politely, and Rowan patted him on the shoulder. Not wishing to waste even a moment, he headed for Alexia."
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    nas "For Lady Blackwell to come to harm because of a potion I brought to this castle Would be an unwelcome complication."
    "His blood turned to ice. Slowly, he stood up from behind his deck."
    show rowan necklace angry at center with moveinright
    ro "Perhaps next time, youll make sure your potentially lethal potions are kept in a more secure location."
    show nasim angry at midleft with dissolve
    nas "I will, if only to avoid further thievery."
    nas "And perhaps you should consider making sure this situation does not repeat on your end either. A stern talk with your wife, at least?"
    ro "Duly noted, Researcher Nasim. Now get the fuck out of my way before you piss me off further."
    hide rowan with moveoutleft
    "The man bowed his head politely, and moved aside as Rowan stormed out of the room."

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at center with moveinright

ro "Unbelievable."

if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 31:
    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        "His fury rose with every step. Alexia had one job, one fucking job - to not make his life any more difficult than it was."
    else:
        "He tried to keep his anger in check. Things havent been ideal between them lately, so all he wanted - all he expected - was for her to not make his life any more difficult than it already was."
else:

    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        "His anger rose with every step. Alexia had one job - to be strong, and not make his life any more difficult than it already was."
    else:
        "He knew she had it difficult, he really did. So he wasnt expecting much of her: simply to be strong, and not cause him any trouble."

"Apparently he was expecting too much."

if alexiaSeparateRoom:
    "He stopped in front of her room, trying to force his emotions in check. Partially succeeding, he knocked on the door and invited himself in."
    scene bg7 with fade
else:

    "He stopped in front of their room, trying to force his emotions in check. Partially succeeding, he knocked on the door and invited himself in."
    scene bg9 with fade

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with moveinleft

ro "Alexia, do you have a moment?"

if alexiaJezObedient == True:
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    al "Always, dear. Did something happen?"
    ro "We have to talk. About Nasims potion."
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    al "What potion?"
    "What potion? And spoken with such genuine surprise!"
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "It {i}almost{/i} made him wonder if Nasim wasnt setting him up. But for all of the mans fault An easily disproved lie like that didnt seem his style."
    ro "The fertility potion. The one thats missing."
    al "Was it stolen?"
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    al "Maybe its one the library mages hoping to further his position? Or maybe one of Cla-Mins brood wanted to punish him for not acquiring it through them?"
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "She tapped her cheek, as if in deep thought."
    al "Could also be one of the castles mercenaries. These people hold no allegiance to anyone."
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    al "Its okay if you have to spend the evening interrogating them. Ill understand."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "..."
    ro "Alexia  Its not like you to point fingers at others so quickly."
    ro "Are you sure theres nothing you want to tell me?"
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "He narrowed his eyes at her. She gave him the most serene, honest smile he had ever seen."
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "     It broke, and she looked away."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Unbelievable."
    al " I am not giving it back."
    "He blinked, unsure if he heard her right. Gone was the fake, pleasant smile. In its place, laid grim determination he had only ever seen in soldiers ready to face death."
    jump potionArgument

elif alexiaAndrasObedient == True:
    al "Yes, Rowan?"
    "She didnt even turn to look at him. She was looking through the window, with her hands on her knees."
    ro "We have to talk. About Nasims potion."
    ro "Did you take it?"
    show rowan necklace angry at center with moveinleft
    "She didnt answer him, not at first. He walked up, and grabbed her by the shoulder-"
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with moveoutleft
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    "She pushed his hand away, and looked up, a defiant look in her eyes."
    al "And what if I did?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Thats-"
    al " Tell that wizard to man up and get himself a new one. Andras changes orcs all the time, he can replace one lousy potion!"
    al "Because I am not giving it back!"
    "He didnt know how to react to the sudden outburst. It cooled a moment later - only to be replaced by a steeled look of grim determination."
    jump potionArgument
else:

    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    al "Always, dear. Did something happen?"
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    ro "We have to talk. About Nasims potion."
    al "Ah."
    al "I suppose I shouldnt be surprised. I havent been exactly subtle about taking it."
    ro "No. Not really."
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    al " But Im not giving it back."
    "He blinked, unsure if he heard her right. Her sad expression gave way to a determined one, and she continued, her voice sad, but steady."
    jump potionArgument

label potionArgument:

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "You dont have to worry, I have no intention of using it right now."

if consultationAndrasAgree:
    al "Even though part of me really wants to."

elif consultationAndrasRebuke:
    al "And most certainly not without discussing it with you first."
else:

    pass

al "But I do intend to keep it."

ro "Alexia-"

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve

al " I know. Whatever it is you want to say, I know."

"She tugged at the amulet at her neck, scowling."

al "I know this is not the right time, and I know we have the twins to worry about, and I know you have to look after everything in the castle, and I know your weekly endeavours into Rosaria arent exactly recreational visits."
al "{b}I know{/b}. I know all of this."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

al "But Rowan, I"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "... Im miserable."

"She swallowed heavily and gave him another sad smile. Nowadays, they were all too common."

if all_actors["alexia"].relation > 30:
    al "Oh, dont get me wrong, Im glad that youre here. Whatever the situation, having you by my side makes it all bearable."
    if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        al "And even thought this castle isnt as bad as I thought.... Ive met people I would have never dreamed to met, and experienced things I would never risk to try otherwise..."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        al "This is not home."
    else:
        al "But this castle is a nightmare. Feels like even the walls themselves want to twist me into something I am not."
        al "Even a gilded cage would be difficult to live in for a year. This isn't even that."
else:

    al " I thought things would be better with you here. But more often than not, even when you are with me, it feels like youre doing it simply out of necessity."
    if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
        al "At least this castle isnt as bad as I thought.... Ive met people I would have never dreamed to met, and experienced things I would never risk to try otherwise..."
        al "But still - this is not home."
    else:
        al "And this castle is a nightmare. Feels like even the walls themselves want to twist me into something I am not."
        al "So how could I not be miserable?"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

al " I had a life in Arthdale Rowan. And hope. Hope of having a family. Hope of giving you a son, or a daughter, and raising them with you. Hope of growing old together, and hope of maybe dying with you by my side."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

al "Now, at best, I can maybe hope for the last one."

"Several times, her voice was at the edge of breaking. Yet, she continued, holding back the tears. "

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

al "Rowan, I intend to keep the potion. Not to use it now. For later. For the day when we are finally free again. For the day when I can finally dream of having a future again. So that I can have any hope again."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

al " Or am I to give that away too?"


if alexiaSeparateRoom:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    al "Just like I gave our marriage bed to another?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"She looked up, daring him to say she must."

if avatar.guilt > 30 or avatar.corruption > 60:
    "As if he hadnt done worse things. "

menu:
    "Console her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        "Before he even said anything, he knelt before his wife, and wrapped his arms around her, hugging her close to his chest."
        if alexiaAndrasObedient and all_actors["alexia"].relation < 30:
            " She didnt return the gesture."
        else:
            "A painfully long moment passed, until he finally felt her own arms around him, touching him lightly, shyly almost."
        "They stayed like that for a moment. Finally he kissed her on the head, and let her go."
        "He almost didnt want to mention the potion again, but the elephant in the room had to be addressed."
        $ alexiaPotionConsoled = True
        $ change_relation('alexia', 3)
        jump alexiaPregnancyChoice
    "Just get to the point.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump alexiaPregnancyChoice
    "Scold her for stealing the potions.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alexiaScolded = True
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Thats all you have to say for yourself?"
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
        "He seized the amulet at her neck and yanked it up, forcing her to stare at the sparkling sapphire."
        ro "Do you {i}actually{/i} understand how precarious our situation is? Because apparently its not enough that the twins hold us by the throats, you want other people to have leverage over us as well!"
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        al "Nasim-"
        if nasimAttitude >= 0:
            ro "Nasim might not have horns, and he might be slightly more civil than the rest of the bunch. But it doesnt change the fact he works for the twins, and does so willingly."
            ro "Hes out for himself. We must be too."
        else:
            ro "Nasim is a selfish, arrogant piece of crap who would rim Andras ass if it got him ahead."
            ro "Just because he doesnt have horns doesnt mean hes not rotten to the core. Dont be fooled by the fact he sometimes pretends to be civil."
        "He let go of the amulet, trying not to unload on his wife any further. How could she be this stupid?"
        ro "Dont do it again. Think before you act, for crying out loud."
        if alexiaAndrasObedient:
            show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
            "If he thought her eyes held anger before, they were made from pure vitriol now. She said nothing, only waited for him to continue."
            show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        elif alexiaJezObedient:
            show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
            al " Of course. Thats good advice."
            "He couldnt read her expression. First she lies to his face, now this?"
            "What was going on with her? He should start paying more attention to what she was doing when he was not in the castle. But first - the potion."
        else:
            show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
            "She didnt argue with him, only looked away. If it was to hide anger or pain, he couldnt say."
        $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
        jump alexiaPregnancyChoice

label alexiaPregnancyChoice:

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Do you have the potion here?"

"Reluctantly, she nodded her head."

ro " Ill have to take it. Its dangerous, Alexia. It might even kill you."

if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 30 and all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    al "What a shame would that be."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Alexia, please"
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        al " That was in bad taste. I apologize."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve

al "How do you know its dangerous? From Nasim? What if hes lying?"

ro " I suppose that is possible. Does it look safe?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "..."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

al "I could find an alchemist first. Check it before I use it."

ro "I dont think well ever find anyone willing to want to touch anything that came out of Castle Bloodmeen. If theyll even understood a thing about orc potions."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve

al "Well, maybe I could take a sip first. Nobody said I have to drink all of it at once."

ro "Thats not how magical brews work. "

"She bit her lip. He pretended not to see the tears in her eyes."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

al "Maybe I could water it down. Share it with someone."

ro "And hurt both of you. If the potion does not catch on fire the moment it touches water. Ive seen them do that."

" She didnt argue further. She wanted to, he saw it in her eyes."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"She just didnt know what to say."

al " Damn you."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
hide alexia with moveoutright

"She stood up, dragging her body as it was made of iron. She walked across the room, and knelt by one of the corners."
"She pried one of the wooden planks open. Rowan didnt know it could be removed."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with moveinright
    "A moment later, his wife placed a black potion on the table in front of him, shoulders slumped."
else:
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with moveinright
    "A moment later, his wife placed a black potion on the table in front of him, expression unreadable."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"He took it in his hands. The pitch-black liquid swirled lazily. It looked thick, unreasonably so - like a pool of tar."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"{i}This{/i} was what his wife put her faith into? Just how desperate was she?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

al " Is that all?"

menu:
    "Promise her to look into safer treatments.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if alexiaScolded == True or all_actors["alexia"].relation < 30:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            "Every day, he felt the wall between them grow. Brick after brick, so high he almost couldnt see it end. Greater than even the Bloodmeen walls."
            "He couldnt let this continue. And if it meant doing something stupid Then so be it."
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "He grabbed her chin. She tried to avoid his gaze, but he forced her to look at him."
        if alexiaScolded == True:
            ro "Alexia, I Im sorry I shouted at you. Its been-"
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            ro "Gods damn it, this is my fault too. I shouldve paid more attention. Shouldve realized how important this was to you."
        else:
            if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 30:
                ro "Alexia, Im sorry. I I know Ive been distant. And now"
                show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                ro "his is my fault too. I shouldve paid more attention. Shouldve realized how important this was to you."
            else:
                show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                ro "Alexia, Im sorry. I I wasnt aware how important this was to you."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        al " Blind as a bat."
        "She let out a humourless laugh. She didnt seem surprised by his admission. And that just made him even more ashamed of himself."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        al "Thank you. But it doesnt matter anymore."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "It does."
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve
        ro "Alexia, Ill find another way."
        al " What?"
        ro "You heard me - Ill find another way. We will be a family yet. I promise."
        ro "Nasims potion was dangerous, but maybe there are alternatives."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        ro "I can try to pressure him or maybe appeal to his self-interest. Or try and get Cliohna to do me a favour, or-"
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        "She threw herself at him, almost knocking him over. She sealed his lips with a desperate kiss, and he felt the tears running down her face."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "He held her for as long as she needed it. And when she finally pulled away, and he saw the pain in her eyes - ah, Solansia, it was like a thousand needles in his heart."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        al "Rowan, you shouldnt."
        al "You were right. This is not the right time."
        ro "People waiting for the perfect moment often miss their only chance."
        ro "I shouldve done something years ago. But I cant turn back time, so Ill see what I can do right now."
        al "What if we have to run away?"
        if serveChoice == 4:
            show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            ro "I can have us evade both orcs and protheans. Never had trouble in misleading either."
        else:
            show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            ro "Then Ill just have to save us before your belly starts showing."
        ro "Besides, rescuing his pregnant wife would only add to the tale of Rowan Blackwell, no?"
        al "We could tell it to our kids once theyre older."
        ro "I would tell it every time wed sat down by the fireplace. Theyd be sick of it by the time theyre six."
        "She laughed, and hugged him again. She was right. It was nice to have something to look forward to. Even if it was just a fantasy."
        scene black with fade
        " Now he would have to make sure it wouldnt remain just that."
        $ promisedFertilityTreatment = True
        $ change_relation('alexia', 15)
        return
    "Thats all. You feel for her, but this really is not the right time.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Alexia You know I care for you, but-"
        al "But this is not the right time for kids. I know."
        if serveChoice == 4:
            ro "I dont want to put them in danger too. I have to protect you first."
            al "Id like to see some progress on that. But I suppose you can be content knowing you at least managed to protect your wife from herself."
        else:
            ro "I dont want to put them in danger too. I have to save you first."
            al "Id like to see some progress on that. But I suppose you can be content knowing you at least managed to protect your wife from herself."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        al "Congratulations are in order, Rowan. Good job."
        if alexiaScolded == True:
            show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
            al "Id like some time alone now, if you dont mind."
        else:
            if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 30:
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                ro " Im sorry. For everything."
                al "I know you are."
                al "Id like some time alone now, if you dont mind."
            else:
                show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
                ro "Please, dont. I know you dont mean it. And if it was anything else"
                al " You would do your best."
                show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                al "Like you always do."
                show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
                al ". I think Id like some time alone now, if you dont mind."
        if alexiaPotionConsoled:
            "He hugged her close and kissed her on the head again. There was nothing he could say to make that pain any lesser. He would have to make this up for her somehow."
            hide rowan with moveoutleft
            "Tomorrow, they would be back to acting as if nothing ever happened, but for now "
        else:
            show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with moveoutleft
            "He took a step back, and watched her turn around as he headed for the door."
            hide rowan with moveoutleft
            "Tomorrow, they would be back to acting as if nothing ever happened, but for now "
        scene black with fade
        if alexiaAndrasObedient or alexiaJezObedient:
            " For now he just wanted to know what did that distant look in her eyes meant, or that eeries silence that followed after his departure."
        else:
            "For now he wished he didnt hear her weep from behind the door."
        $ promisedFertilityTreatment = False
        $ change_relation('alexia', -3)
        if consultationAndrasAgree:
            $ change_relation('alexia', -3)
        if consultationAndrasRebuke:
            $ change_relation('alexia', 3)
        return
    "You dont want to hear about her pregnancy issues ever again.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if alexiaScolded == True or avatar.corruption > 59:
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            ro "I dont know Alexia. Is it?"
            ro "Because I dont want to have this conversation again in the near future."
            show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
            al " You never wanted to have them before."
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            ro "And the threat of imminent demise doesnt make them any more appealing."
            ro "No more talk about kids, do you understand? If I think the time is right, Ill bring the subject up. Are we clear?"
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            ro " I said, are we clear?"
            show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
            al " Crystal clear."
            ro "Good. Now excuse me. I have a castle to run."
            al " Of course."
            hide rowan with moveoutleft
        else:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            ro " Alexia, I know this isnt easy on you. But Please, dont bring this up again."
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            ro "This conversation is painful for me too."
            al " No doubt."
            ro "I cant afford to be distracted. "
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            al "I know. Im sorry. Me and my stupid problems, right?"
            ro "This isnt like that-"
            show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
            al "I heard you Rowan. I wont say a word about this again."
            ro "Its not that I-"
            show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
            al "{b}I said I heard you.{/b}"
            "He could hang an axe in the air. But he had no other choice. He had to make a point, even if it was an unpleasant one."
            show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
            ro "Alright Ill bring the potion back to Nasim."
            ro "Take care, love."
            hide rowan with moveoutleft
            al "Good day, Rowan."
        $ promisedFertilityTreatment = False
        $ change_relation('alexia', -15)
        if consultationAndrasAgree:
            $ change_relation('alexia', -3)
        return





label rowan_frustration_venting:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"Again, the twins demanded his attention with some minor problem that anyone with a working brain could prevent from happening in the first place."
"Again, he was forced to spend an hour explaining the most basic concepts to a man who could break him in half should the mood strike him."
"{i}Again{/i}, he was forced to endure the countless teasing of a woman who, no matter her charms, would gladly exchange his amulet for a collar. As if it wasnt one already."

show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve

if serveChoice == 4:
    "Again, and again, and again, stuck in a constant loop of having to put out countless fires, never finding time to actually do some good for a change."
else:

    "Again, and again, and again, stuck in a constant loop of endlessly appeasing and lying through his teeth, constantly searching for a moment of distraction to sneak away and plan their escape."
    "Too often, with little to no success."

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"His patience ran thin a long time ago. But he kept going regardless."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with moveoutleft
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

al "Someones in a bad mood today."

"He almost didnt notice her. His wife was standing in front of the castle window, watching the rain outside. Did she have nothing better to do?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft

ro "Im fine. Just focusing on what needs to be done."

al "Will you have time for dinner today? "

"He wouldnt."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"It wasnt right, but he couldnt help it. He kept promising himself to find time for her, but there was no shortage of important matters to attend to. Too often, Alexia simply wasnt a priority."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Not that she was ever grateful if he did find the time after all."

ro "I dont know. I dont think so. Andras has been threatening to decimate the orcs again."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

al "He always does that."

ro "Yeah."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with moveoutleft

"He walked past her, trying his best to keep his expression neutral. Next week. Next week for sure-"

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace concerned at edgeright with dissolve

al " Feels like theres always a crisis whenever I want something."

"He stopped. He turned his head just enough to look at her from the corner of his eyes."
"And he saw the accusing look in her eyes."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright

ro "I cant plan for sudden mass executions, Alexia."

al "Its unlike you not to. Theyre not exactly that rare of an occurrence."

ro "Mystical foresight would be of great use to me. Alas, I do not possess it."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

al "Dont try to turn this into a joke!"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

ro "I could even use it to avoid this conversation."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

al "Unbelievable. And all I wanted was one afternoon together. Was it really that much to ask for?"

show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve

al "Castle Bloodmeen wouldnt collapse overnight, not that it would be much of a loss if it did."
al "Or are you that busy with-"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

ro "Alexia, I dont have the time to fucking babysit you today. Whatever it is youre dealing with at the moment, handle it yourself."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    al "W-what?"
    "There it was - the fucking wounded gazelle gambit, complete with a breaking voice and teary eyes."
    "Always there. First, she has the fucking {i}audacity{/i} to look at him with such contempt, and now she pulls this shit again."
    show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
    ro " Who exactly are you hoping to fool with that?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    ro "Cant be Andras, he murders people for breakfast, and if he was any more like his father, it probably wouldnt be a euphemism."
    ro " Cant be Jezera, saw one maid try to pull that shit on her, and it didnt end well."
    show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    ro "Which leaves me. So let me be perfectly clear about it - {b}stop{/b}. Just. Fucking. Stop."
    al " Rowan? I- Im your wife! How-"
    al " How can you even talk to me like that?"
    "And now demanding explanations, and probably apologies along the way. Always the same."
    ro "I have to play diplomat seven days a week from dawn till dusk, so you will have to forgive me for wanting to be frank for ten seconds."
    ro "You have one job - dont get in my way while I take care of everything here. Is that clear?"
    al "Rowan? I dont-"
    ro "Fucking hell."
    "More complaints. He couldnt stand it. He didnt have time to listen to it. He didnt {i}want{/i} to listen to it. Not anymore."
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    "He turned around, and left right there, feeling the rage swell inside of him."
    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
    al "Rowan?"
    al "Rowan!"
    scene black with fade
    "... He didnt look back."
    jump ventingDungeonsFirstTime

elif alexiaAndrasObedient or alexiaJezObedient:
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    al "... Huh."
    "She scoffed - scoffed at him! The uppity bitch-"
    if alexiaJezObedient:
        al "If youre trying to emulate our captors, you should at least try to keep your voice down. Jezera never has to raise it."
    else:
        al "If youre trying to be intimidating, youre not doing a very good job at it."
        al " Then again, you never had."
    ro "Listen here-"
    al "Youve made your point Rowan. I wish you a good day."
    hide alexia with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
    "She turned away - actually turned her back on him!"
    "He couldnt believe it."
    show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    "  Well, good. He had no intention of being in her company either."
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    "He walked away too - and did not look back."
    jump ventingDungeonsFirstTime
else:

    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    al " What? What the hell is your problem today?"
    "First, she had the nerve to look at him with such contempt, and now she was trying to blame {i}him{/i}? The god damn audacity of that woman!"
    ro "Heres my problem-"
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    al "No. You know what? No."
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    al " Im not one of your servants. I dont have to stand here and listen to you give me shit."
    al "Youve made your point. I wish you a good day."
    hide alexia with moveoutleft
    show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
    "She turned away - actually turned her back on him!"
    "He couldnt believe it."
    show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    "  Well, good. He had no intention of being in her company either."
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    "He walked away too - and did not look back."
    jump ventingDungeonsFirstTime

label ventingDungeonsFirstTime:

$ bootlegRepeatAvailable = True
$ bootlegSexCount = 0

scene black with fade

"For once, he understood how Andras felt. If someone dared to stop him right now, he wouldnt guarantee they would leave unharmed."
"But that would do nothing to extinguish his anger. What he needed What he {i}wanted{/i}"

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with moveinleft
show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "The key."

"One of the dungeon guards offered it without question. There was only one key that this particular orc held, that Rowan could ask for. One key, to one specific cell."

hide orc soldier with moveoutright

"Without stopping, Rowan ventured further into the dungeon. Past his own cell, past the cells that kept Rosarian prisoners. These were used more often, but the Bloodmeen dungeons were massive, and held many rooms."
"And deep down, laid the cells of those who were meant to be forgotten. Rowan headed for one of those, and turned the lock open."

show bg8 with flash

boot "Bwuh?! M-mastah?!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The orcess inside sprung to her feet, making her obscene tits wobble. Specimen 03. Nasims ill-thought project to please Andras."
"The orcess who was meant to be Alexia."

ro " Is that how you greet the seneschal of Castle Bloodmeen?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Confusion set into her eyes. He narrowed his."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Instantly, she was on her knees, pressing her forehead to the ground. Rowan saw her fat tits squished against the floor, once again reminding him Nasim really held nothing back when it came to his experiments."
" And the wizard must have visited the orcess since their last meeting, he realized. A carpet now laid in the middle of the room, and a vanity table was placed against one of the walls, with a large mirror next to it. Guilty conscience much?"

ro "Nasim has brought you gifts. I take it youre grateful? "

boot "A-ah, yes, Mastah! Vewy grateful!"

ro "You can look at me when you speak."

"She looked up - and Rowan found himself staring into Alexias confused face. Same beautiful features, same green eyes, same red hair. He paid no attention to the tusks, the flat nose, the green hue of her skin, or anything else."

ro "Youre grateful I came to visit, are you not? "

boot "Y-yes! Very much!"

"Her eyes lit up, and she gave him the most, beautiful, radiant smile. He held his breath, as his hand went to her face, and his fingers slowly traced her puffed lips."

ro "And you liked it when I fucked your tits, havent you, Alexia?"

"The crimson blush was his answer. She raised her hands to her breasts, only to lower them immediately as she remembered this wasnt the time to start masturbating, and somehow stammered out a response."

$ BootlegName = "Alexia"

boot "Y-y-yyes, mastah I- I- play with them ah lot, b-but I-it felt... eally g-good when ya t-touched them."

ro "Do you want me to fuck them again, Alexia?"

boot "Y-yes mastah!"

ro " Its Rowan."

boot "Y-yes, mastah owan!"

"He opened his mouth to correct her. He hesitated. And the orcess opened her own mouth in return, her thick, pillowy lips forming an inviting O even despite the tusks."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Swallowing, he pushed his finger forward. The orcess closed her lips, and started to slowly suck it, her green eyes looking at him expectedly."
"He could stare into these dull, trusting eyes for all eternity. But he only had a few hours, and then it would be back to his responsibilities, as seneschal of Castle Bloodmeen, and as the hero who traversed the continent to save his wife."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"To save a wife who now only ever looked at him in contempt."

"Suppressing a snarl, he pulled his finger out and seized the woman by the hair, pulling them roughly. The orcess gave a surprised yelp, but didnt resist one bit."
"If anything, she started breathing heavily, her eyes breaking his gaze for a moment, wandering to his crotch. Wandering to his hard, erect cock, so clearly visible through his pants."

"And eyeing it hungrily."

jump ventingMenu

label ventingRepeatVisit:

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"No one disturbed him as he headed for the dungeons. He opened the door to the same cell as before, and was once again greeted by a surprised yelp and a pair of mountainous tits swaying before his very eyes."

boot "Mastah owan!"

"The orcess fell to her knees immediately, already growing flushed as she looked at his cock."

if bootlegSexCount == 0:
    "He held his breath as he walked up to her, brushing his hand against her red hair. The orcess smiled, and waited for his order."

elif bootlegSexCount == 1:
    "He walked up to her, and ran his fingers through her red hair. The orcess smiled, looking at him with those dull, needy eyes, waiting to be used again."
else:


    "He walked up to her, and lovingly ran his fingers through her hair - then yank her head back. The orcess half moaned, half yelped, and looked up to him with that hopeful, {i}hungry{/i} look in her eyes."

jump ventingMenu

label ventingMenu:

menu:
    "You want to look her in the eyes as she takes your cock.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan seized her by the arm, and shoved her violently onto the bed."

        "It creaked dangerously under the weight of her heavy body. Rowan feasted his eyes on her absurd curves, again admiring her massive tits and fat ass. He smiled as he noticed her pussy glistening in the torchlight."
        ro "You look like a slut."
        boot "Uh-huh!"

        ro "That wasnt a compliment!"
        show bg8 with sshake
        "He struck her ass, leaving a red imprint of his hand, and arousing a lustful moan from the obscene orcess. Already she was panting with need, waiting to see his cock, waiting to feel it inside her."
        show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
        "And he would give her just that. He undid his pants, freeing his painfully erect cock. He wouldnt deny it the comfort of her wet pussy for long."
        scene black with fade
        " Maybe a little."

        scene cg876 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg876
        pause 3
        "Her eyes widened at the sight of it, and her mouth went slack, almost salivating at the thought of tasting it. Without an order being given, she spread her legs for him, urging him to plunge in."
        "He chuckled, and ran the tip over her puffy vulva, eliciting a needy moan."
        boot "A-aah! Mastah owan!"
        "Music to his ears. Lightly, he pushed his hips, rubbing the full length of his cock against her pussy, and watched her expression melt."
        boot "M-mastah owan! Ph-phleease!"
        ro "Please what?"
        boot "Phlee-ease put it in!"
        ro "Is that how a slut begs?"
        "He reached out and twisted her nipple, and the orcess cried out, not holding back one bit."
        boot "PUT IT IN! MASTAH, PHLEASE PUT- PUT YOUS COCK IN! I WANT COCK! I WANT YOUS COCK MASTAH OWAN! MASTAA-AAAAAH!"
        "Her desperate pleadings turned to ecstasy as he thrusted into her with one, brutal motion."
        boot "A-AAAH! AAAAH! MASTAH!"
        "She wasnt tight - of course a slut like her wouldnt be tight - but she was wonderfully wet, to the point where his cock made obscene squelching noises every time he pushed into her."
        "He wasnt sure what he enjoyed more - that, or her lustful moans. He only knew he wanted more - of both."
        "He pulled out, and thrust again, pushing his cock to the very base, making his balls slap against her fat ass. Then again, and again, hammering into her pussy without restraint nor consideration."
        boot "HARDER! HAA-AAA-AARDER!"
        "And all she did was beg for more."
        scene cg878 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg878
        pause 3
        "Grunting, he did just that, thrusting his hips with such force that the whole bed creaked dangerously. His hands went to her tits, and he kneaded them roughly. Ah, how soft they were!"
        boot "AAAAAH! AAAAAH!!! MASTAH!!!"
        "And how sensitive! He held on to her, as he kept plowing into her. There was no rhythm to his movements, and he couldnt care less for it. All that mattered was putting that dumb slut in her place."
        boot "AA-AAAH!! MASTAH OWAN!! HARDER!! HARDER!!"
        "All that mattered was making her scream his name out from the bottom of her lungs while she took his cock."
        boot "MASTAH OWAN!! FE-EELS SHO GOOOOOD! YOUS C-COCK IS SHO GOOD!!! AAAH!"
        "All that mattered was making those green eyes look at him with worship."
        boot "I LO-OOOO-OVE YOUS COCK MASTAH OO-OOO-OWAN!!!"
        "As they did years ago."
        boot "AA-AAAH!! MASTAH OWAN!! MASTAH OWA-AAAA-AANN!!"
        "He was too soft on her before."
        menu:
            "Put the bitch in her place.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                scene cg877 with fade
                show rowan necklace naked behind cg877
                pause 3
                boot "AA-A?!"
                "Her screams came to an abrupt end as his hand tightened around her throat. Still thrusting his cock relentlessly, he watched as ecstasy slowly faded from her eyes and lips."
                "He watched it be replaced by fear."
                boot "..."
                "{i}And subservience.{/i}"
                "Grinning from ear to ear, he loosened his grip just enough to let her breath again. She gasped - and only barely stopped herself from moaning again."
                "Chuckling, he twisted her nipple again, and saw her wriggle in agonizing ecstasy. That was the expression he wanted to see. That was the expression that suited *her.*"
                "He redoubled his efforts, driven by desires he didnt want to name, but couldnt deny anymore."
                "Did she come at some point? He wasnt sure, and he didnt care. When he felt his own urge rise, he rammed his cock all the way inside, cumming again and again, grunting as he did."
                show cg877 with sshake
                show cg877 with sshake
                show cg880 with flash
                pause 3
                "Painting her insides white."
            "Be lenient. This time.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "He felt the rage well inside of him, but how could he punish the lips that cried such sweet things right now? Even if later they would turn into a sneer He could be compassionate. Unlike her."
                boot "OOO-OOOH?!"
                ro "Enjoy your reward, slut."
                "He started to knead her tits more enthusiastically, even going as far as to slow his thrust a little to give them proper attention. They were a work of art - perverted art, but still."
                boot "OOO-OOH- AAAAAAH!!!"
                ro " Did you just come?"
                ro "Ha! You filthy {i}slut{/i}!"
                "He twisted her nipples again, provoking yet another moan full of agonizing ecstasy. Laughing, he resumed his thrusts, and didnt slow again until he felt himself approaching the edge."
                ro "Take it! Take my cock you filthy whore! Nngh-!"
                "Thrusting his cock all the way inside, he came, again and again."
                show cg879 with sshake
                show cg879 with sshake
                show cg880 with flash
                pause 3
                "Painting her insides white."

        scene bg8 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked at center with dissolve
        "Finally, he pulled himself off her. Panting, he looked down to admire the results of his effort."
        "The gasping mess of a woman, cum spilling out of her pussy, without the strength to pull her heavy body up from the bed."
        show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
        show bg8 with sshake
        "He slapped her thigh, eliciting another yelp, and garnering her attention again."
        ro "What do you say?"
        boot "A-ah A-ah Thank you Mastah owan"
        " And she capped it with that shy, {i}expecting{/i} smile. Come again, it said."
        ro "Clean yourself up."
        if bootlegSexCount == 0:
            show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
            ro "Say nothing of this to Nasim. Understood?"
            show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
            boot "Y-yes mastah owan."
        "Unable to stop his smile, he chuckled again, and left her cell, locking the door behind."
        $ bootlegSexCount += 1
        if bootlegSexCount == 1:
            jump ventingRealization
        else:
            return
    "Leave.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if bootlegSexCount == 0:
            show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve
            "Very slowly, he pulled away from her. It shouldve been easy, but wasnt so. He couldnt hear his own thoughts through the deafening sound of his blood rushing."
            show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
            ro " Thats enough."
            hide rowan with moveoutleft
            "He left without looking back, leaving the puzzled orcess behind. If he stayed any longer, he couldve done something he shouldnt have."
            scene black with fade
            "Something there would be no turning back from."
        else:
            show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
            "He pulled away from her. Just seeing that devoted, adoring expressions of hers made him feel better."
            ro " Keep it up."
            hide rowan with moveoutleft
            "He left without a word of explanation, leaving the puzzled orcess behind. She wouldnt understand. He wasnt certain he did."
            scene black with fade
            "Nor if he wanted to."
        return

label ventingRealization:

scene black with fade

"The smile would not leave his face, but it kept losing all meaning with every step he took."

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace shock at center with dissolve

"Heaving, he leaned against the dungeon walls, trying not to collapse as the realization of what he had just done started to set it."

show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"Swallowing, he forced himself forward. Step by step. Towards the exit. Past the cells dedicated to his very people. Past his own."
"He peered past the bars, half expecting to find the shriveled, decaying body of Rowan Blackwell inside."
"There was none."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

" Of course there wasnt."

show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve

"Only a fool would let himself die there."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright
show orc soldier neutral at midleft with dissolve

"... Straightening himself, he headed for the guarding orc. He handed him the keys - then grabbed him by the armor and pulled close."

show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve

ro "You saw nothing. You tell anyone anything, Ill snap your neck. If Nasim threatens you with anything, tell him Ill snap his fucking neck too if he keeps sniffing around. Understood?"

os "Yes, masta Rowan."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Good."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

"He released the man, and headed into the castle, ready to resume his duties."

return





label cup_of_tea:

scene bg24 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan walked briskly through the threshold of the brothel. The girls inside, he knew, would show discretion. But, it would be best if he were not seen by many people."
"He found a familiar face waiting for him at the desk. Lia, the attendant from his first visit, was on duty today. Evidently, it had not been a very interesting shift. The girl was half slumped over her desk."
"But, when she saw him, her eyes lit up."

lia "Oh, I remember you! Youre-"

"Rowan held a finger to his lips, silencing her."

ro "Not so loud."

lia "Oh. Sorry."

if liaAttitude == "flirt":
    lia "You were the customer interested in a session with me, right? The one who smacked my ass."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan smirked to himself slightly at the memory of it. Meanwhile, Lia glanced around rapidly."
    lia "Technically, Im not supposed to go off by myself with a client. The madam has a real stick up her ass when it comes to attendants having encounters with clients."
    lia "But you know, itd be a shame if I sat out my best years doing desk work. Dont you think Im too pretty to waste my time with that?"
    "She made a pouting expression with her lips that came across as an almost amateurish attempt at seduction."
    lia "You know, if you brought coin with you, perhaps I could-"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "No."
    ro "Enticing as it sounds, if Shaya told you not to, Im sure she meant it. In fact, I came today to see her myself."
    lia "...Oh."
else:

    lia "You were the one who gave that big tip! The only girls who get tips like those are the ones who go with clients."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "You still havent been allowed a promotion to actual courtesan?"
    "The attendant rolled her eyes."
    lia "The Madam says that at the brothel that trained her, apprenticeships on attendant duty could last for years. Years!"
    lia "Its madness. Im wasting away my best years doing desk work. My beauty is being wasted."
    "Rowan shrugged."
    ro "Im sure Shaya has her reasons. Speaking of which, Im here to speak with her."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

lia "The Madam is back in her room for the afternoon. She is taking tea with another woman, and asked for none of us to disturb her. Though, if you wish to stop in, I am sure it would be allowed. She asked us to bring you to her should you ever return."

show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

"True to his word, he found Shaya in her personal back room. It was among the largest in the brothel, with a small private stage and multiple segments divided by partitions. As much a place to engage in business as to engage in pleasure."
"And, of course, the guest was someone Rowan might have expected."

show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve

je "Oh, now theres a delightful little surprise. Has the valiant hero come down to this den of sin to pay us a visit?"

sha "{i}Jezeraca! Hush!{/i}"
sha "Its bad form to scare a client away."

je "You hush. Its just a little fun. What good is keeping such a prestigious trophy if you dont prod him a bit here and there?"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan sighed and walked over to the immaculately carved low table they sat around. A porcelain kettle sat in the middle, which they were using to pour into small cups."

ro "Ladies. I had hoped to catch Shaya alone."

"He took a seat on a recliner on the far side of the table."

je "Oh, Im interrupting your personal intimate time, am I? Truly the worst of my sins. I know the jobs I give you must leave you with a lot of tension."

sha "{i}Jezeraca! What did I just say!?{/i}"

"Jezera simply rolled her eyes."

ro "Have I walked in on anything important?"

je "Why, of course, you are. Is tea time with an old friend not something youd call important?"

sha "She exaggerates, Sir Rowan. Your presence is hardly ruining anything."
sha "In fact, please allow me to pour you a cup as well. It is the least of my obligation as a host."

"She gave a short bow and rose to grab another delicate cup from her cupboard."

je "A waste of good Imperial Tea if you ask me. Peasant boy over here hasnt quite developed a taste for the finer things."

sha "Then what good am I if I cannot instruct him? Is it not a courtesans job to ensure that her client receives the finest in all aesthetic delights?"

je "Oh, Im sure youre going to show him some delights. But, if youre as good a whore as you say, you ought to have better weapons in your arsenal than eastern tea."

"Rowan thanked Shaya softly and took a sip from the drink. It was a strange and bitter mixture. Surely this is not what they drank in Qerazel for fun?"

if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    if shayaClue3 == False:
        ro "You make it sound like you dont approve of her profession, Jezera. I didnt take you for a prudish woman."
        je "Prude?"
        "She rolled her eyes."
        je "I was the one who picked her profession. And paid for her training out of my own damn pocket. I just wish my money bought more."
        "Shaya chuckled and took a gentle sip from her drink. She had to take an extra moment to work it beneath her veil, without exposing any of her hidden features to Rowan."
        sha "{i}Jezeraca{/i} enjoys her jokes. But, she knows that I have very happy clients."
        $ shayaClue3 = True
        $ shayaClueScore += 1
    else:

        ro "A strange sentiment for a woman with a sexual history that could fill a book."
        "Jezera giggled."
        je "Oh hush you. Dont interfere when Im trying to rile her up. Shes gotten good at maintaining that calm facade of hers. But, dont think she isnt seething."
else:

    ro "A strange sentiment for a woman with a sexual history that could fill a book."
    "Jezera giggled."
    je "Oh hush you. Dont interfere when Im trying to rile her up. Shes gotten good at maintaining that calm facade of hers. But, dont think she isnt seething."

je "Now then, Im normally one to stick around when two become three. So, unless you plan on bringing me to bed with you"

scene black with fade

show jezera happy at center with dissolve
je "...A request that would come with some invasive stipulations for you both, to be sure"

scene bg24 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show shaya happy at midright with dissolve
show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve

je "..Now is going to have to be when I take my leave. Have fun with her, Rowan. Thats what shes here for."

"Jezera rose from her cushion and planted a soft kiss on Shayas cheek. For a split second, he thought he saw Jezera staring at him, even as she did so. Then with nothing but a final wave, she departed."

hide jezera with moveoutright
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowans eyebrows narrowed."

ro "Did you tell her about my prior visit? I had not told her I would be making use of her gift."

sha "Of course not, Sir Rowan. She is a spymaster. She already knew before I could tell her."

if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "He chewed on her words for a lingering moment. Of course, it would not be surprising if Jezera were keeping tabs on this place...and on him. But, there was something that didnt quite come together here. It wasnt like Jezera to simply.."
    "Why had Jezera chosen the brothel specifically as a reward for him? Why Shaya?"
    scene bg9 with fade
    quest "Perhaps having you be the one to tell her is the point? There are some people in the castle she trusts, and some whom she does not."
    scene bg24 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show shaya happy at midright with dissolve
    "There was something else going on here"
    $ shayaClue7 = True
    $ shayaClueScore += 1

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "That would make sense. It would be pretty surprising if she didnt have someone else on your staff who was reporting to her."

"Shaya smiled faintly behind her veil."

sha "There are a few candidates for that position of whom Id suspect. But, it matters not. Were they not reporting a fact to her, I would do so instead. I have no secrets from my blood sister."

"Rowan swished the vile liquid around in his little cup."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

sha "You seem troubled. Shall we move this rendezvous behind the bedroom screen?"

ro "No...no. I think just tea is enough for today."

sha "Ah, once more that vile temptress has stolen a client from me. I must be fairly undesirable to lose out to a drink that you dont even like."

ro "I never said I didnt like it."

"Shaya poured another glass for herself. She clutched the drink daintily in both hands."

sha "Yet, its still true."
sha "That is quite alright, it simply means more for me. I fear Im starting to nurse a small addiction to the substance. Its quite fashionable in Qerazel high society to consume a cup with every meal."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan leaned back in his recliner and crossed his legs."

ro "You must be pretty well acquainted with Qerazel high society then? Were they your main customers before you were called here?"

sha "Oh, Sir Rowan. You neednt waste time asking about me. All my stories are woefully boring. Im the one sitting with a war hero. Surely you have-"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Im, er, flattered by your interest. But, Id rather not."
else:

    ro "No. None of that shit."

ro "Im not really in the mood to talk about myself."

show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve

sha "Hrmm."

show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

sha "Then feel free to talk to me on another subject. You know that I am your service, Sir Rowan."

$ shayaMenuCount = 0
$ shayaChildhoodSeen = False
$ shayaServingSeen = False
$ shayaPrefsSeen = False
$ shayaRowanSeen = False
$ shayaFutureSeen = False
$ shayaCustomerSeen = False
$ shayaCubiSeen = False

label shayaMenu:

if shayaMenuCount == 3:
    jump postShayaMenu

elif shayaMenuCount == 2:
    "One choice remains."

elif shayaMenuCount == 1:
    "Two choices remain."
else:

    pass

menu:
    "About her Childhood." if shayaChildhoodSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaChildhoodSeen = True
        "Rowan gave a nervous chuckle."
        ro "You might find this an unusual question for a concubinebut, I was wondering about your childhood?"
        sha "Its not that unusual a question. Simply one with a boring answer."
        sha "I was the daughter of spice merchants. Of which, Qerazel has many. When I was young I joined a posse of local girls. Of whom Jezera joined. After that, my destiny was with her."
        "Rowan scratched the side of his head."
        ro "You jumped over the family part. Any living siblings? Do you still speak to them? Do they know about your profession?"
        "Shaya simply shook her head."
        sha "I jumped over it because it is barely worth remarking upon. From my teenage years, Jezera has been my only family that matters. I have not seen them or spared them more than a passing thought in years."
        show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve
        sha "In fact, if my father saw me today, I have no doubt he would fail to recognize me. I would be a stranger to him."
        ro "I see"
        "That seemed unlikely to Rowans eyes. Hed been able to recognize people hed last seen as teenagers before. Did Shaya have so little affection from her birth family?"
        show shaya happy at midright with dissolve
        $ shayaClue8 = True
        $ shayaClueScore += 1
        $ shayaMenuCount += 1
        jump shayaMenu

    "About Serving Qerazels Nobility." if shayaServingSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaServingSeen = True
        ro "Tell me about your life Qerazel. Ive always considered taking a trip there. Al-Serah spoke glowingly of it."
        ro "Clearly, you were no street whore. Did you serve the upper class?"
        "Shaya nodded slowly."
        sha "Would I cease to be humble if I admitted it to be the case? Yes, I had a tendency to serve a clientele among the city's elite. Truth be told, I was even called upon occasionally by a Doux and a Strategos..."
        "Rowan sat eagerly as she regaled him with stories of Qerazel high society. Even for a man who had witnessed the vain pettiness of noble politics in Rastedel, the opulence and instability of Imperial high society was shocking."
        sha "...After my debut, my perspective shifted. The clientele I received was so much higher up the food chain, I could not help but see it from a similar vantage point. Is there any more noble a woman than the whore whom the nobles share a bed with?"
        ro "..."
        ro "Your debut?"
        sha "Ah, of course. I shall explain."
        sha "For a time, I plied my art in lower venues and the like. But, Jezera went out of her way to ensure I had the training and presentation of a more proper courtesan. Afterwards, she helped me conduct a formal debut at the {i}Empress of Waters{/i}."
        ro "And such a debut is normal?"
        sha "Above a certain rung, yes. Prostitution is social, Sir Rowan. On a street level, it functions through the same channels of information as slum gossip. But, among the social elite, it must take on the same character."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "Im learning much today, it seems. About topics I would never have thought to be well acquainted with."
        else:
            ro "Im learning much today, it seems."
        sha "A good thing, Rowan. Information is a valuable currency."
        $ shayaClue9 = True
        $ shayaClueScore += 1
        $ shayaMenuCount += 1
        jump shayaMenu

    "About her Sexual Preferences" if shayaPrefsSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaPrefsSeen = True
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "His eyes trailed down her body, showing little effort to hide what he was doing. He may not have planned on moving this to sex, but Rowan had not forgotten the original purpose of his visit either"
        ro "Youre a woman who knows a good deal about sex and her own sexuality. I am sure that you have your own tastes. Tell me, in bed what is it that you want?"
        "Shaya sighed and spread her legs ever so slightly."
        sha "Whatever you desire. You say the word, and I will show you unique esoteric pleasures."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "Thats, uh, not what I meant."
        else:
            ro "That's not what I meant."
        ro "I mean, what gets you personally going. As if you were not with a customer and just wanted to enjoy it for yourself."
        sha "Looking out for my pleasure? Youre a sweet man, Sir Rowan."
        if avatar.corruption < 60:
            ro "Whats a hero for if not to save blushing maidens?"
            "Shaya giggled softly."
        else:

            ro "Maybe Im just trying to find the right buttons to leave you addicted to my cock. Its entirely selfish, I assure you."
            sha "You would not be the first man or woman to attempt such a thing."
        "She leaned back in her seat."
        sha "But, you may be disappointed. My first answer was more correct than I let on. What you desire"
        sha "When I have pleased my partner...when they have enjoyed the encounter...and when I can see it on their face. When I have fulfilled my purpose. That is the utmost of the erotic."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "That seems like a useful fetish for a whore to develop."
        sha "Perhaps you have it backward. A woman with such a selfless sexual predilection is inclined to find much more joy in a courtesans craft then most."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        $ shayaMenuCount += 1
        jump shayaMenu

    "About her Feelings about Rowan." if shayaRowanSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaRowanSeen = True
        "Rowan used his hand to bat the cup around on the table. Looking at Shaya, it was not hard to be constantly reminded of who she was and what she did."
        ro "Alright, lets try this one."
        ro "..."
        ro "What do you think about me? What kind of impression have I left on you?"
        "Shaya reached out softly and steadied his hand, so as to prevent the cup from spilling. Rowan didnt care about the reason. The moment her skin touched his, the contact was all he could think about."
        sha "You, Sir Rowan? I think youre handsome and wise. A man of clear talent. But, a talent many would not recognize. An ability to clearly when everyone else covers their eyes."
        sha "But also...not very used to this. Your new home, of course. But also, not used to having your ability {i}seen{/i} either."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            sha "And of course, so humble and selfish. I think you are a man who would not hesitate to save my life if bandits were to be set upon me. Even if you had to sacrifice yourself to do it. There is a warmth. Like a blanket from Uvraith."
        elif avatar.corruption > 60:
            sha "And of course, a man with a hunger. For sex. For control. The type of man a woman should be careful about, lest she be used to sate his hunger. Yet...not entirely an unattractive quality either..."
        else:
            sha "And of course, you are a man with a taste. There are a great many things you enjoy...but also discipline. The restraint not to succumb to base impulses. A frustrating tendency for one who peddles in base impulses, like myself. But, admirable still."
        ro "Er, right. But, I suppose what I meant is, what am I to {i}you{/i}?"
        "She looked down at her hand on his wrist. Slowly, she massaged a circle into his skin...before withdrawing back to her cushion."
        sha "What would you like me to be for you?"
        sha "In the hands of the right customer, I can be whatever is required. A fucktoy. A proxy wife. Whatever your heart desires."
        "Rowan drew his hand back slowly and stared at the place shed touched him."
        ro "The right customer"
        "Best not to follow that line of thought too far"
        $ shayaMenuCount += 1
        jump shayaMenu

    "About Her Plans for the Future." if shayaFutureSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaFutureSeen = True
        "Rowan paused for a moment to consider his next question. But, he kept finding himself hitting blank spots. So, he chose as basic a question as he could."
        ro "So, er, after this job is done, when youre not working as madam here any longer, what do you plan to do? Is there anything you want?"
        "Shaya smiled faintly."
        sha "Whatever {i}Jezeraca{/i} asks me to do after. If she desires for me to remain madam for all my days, then it will have been a life well spent."
        ro "Really, theres nothing else you want to do? No personal ambition."
        sha "I am content. There is nothing."
        ro "...Right."
        $ shayaMenuCount += 1
        jump shayaMenu

    "About Her Wildest Customer." if shayaCustomerSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaCustomerSeen = True
        "Rowan laughed to himself and leaned over the table. He had to be careful not to knock over his cup with his elbow."
        ro "How about something fun then? Tell me about your wildest experience with a customer."
        sha "That may prove a challenging question, Rowan. There are more than one good option. But, for you, Ill consider it."
        sha "Hrmmm."
        sha "Perhaps this story will do."
        sha "One morning, I was visited by a woman in her fineries who wished for a taste of pleasure. Her husband failed to provide for her, you see. So, the morning was spent showing her what she had been missing from her life."
        sha "The following afternoon, a merchant came to escape the pressures of marriage to frigid and joyless marriage. So, I gave him some of the pleasure hed been lacking."
        sha "But, can you guess what I discovered that night when reviewing the records?"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan scratched his chin."
        ro "They were husband and wife?"
        sha "Indeed."
        ro "And you slept with both of them on the same day?"
        sha "Indeed."
        "Rowan paused to consider his words."
        ro "Why didnt you tell them? I mean, if they were both coming to you because they were unsatisfied, perhaps"
        sha "If I had done that, all that would have happened would have been the eruption of their already precarious marriage. The news they were being cheated upon would not have been kind. The only question is who would feel more aggrieved."
        sha "Besides...it would have cost me two customers."
        "She giggled to herself softly into her hand."
        sha "Is that the sort of story you were looking for, Sir Rowan?"
        menu:
            "It was.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan nodded with a laugh and then tortured himself with another swig from the vile tea."
                ro "Definitely."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            "Something more sexual.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
                "Rowans eyes briefly glanced down at her chest. He was sitting close enough to get a prominent view. The low angle of the table certainly helped."
                ro "I was thinking something with a bit more...err, spice."
                sha "Ah. Your motives in the question grow clearer and clearer."
                sha "Well, if that is the sort of story you wish for"
                sha "In my line of work, one occasionally receives a request to visit a home. More travel time and less safety, so such jobs normally pay quite well."
                sha "In this particular case, it was with a man with a certain peculiar fetish. He brought to me the clothing of an older woman and told me to wear it. Afterwards, he instructed me to pretend he was a child."
                sha "When he spoke to me he called me...well its a term for mother."
                sha "This continued even into the bedroom itself. The entire time calling me mother over and over as our bodies came together."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                ro "It was...interesting."
                ro "..."
                ro "Well, that is a more sexual story. Ill admit."
                "They both shared a quiet laugh."
        $ shayaMenuCount += 1
        jump shayaMenu

    "About Managing Cubi" if shayaCubiSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaCubiSeen = True
        "Rowan glanced back at the door of the room. The faint sounds of activity could be heard beyond. Though, the sounds of sex were less prominent in the daytime."
        ro "Do you have any skill with magic? I imagine it must be hard to control the Cubi without it. And they seem to really respect you."
        sha "Magic? No no. Nothing I can do myself."
        sha "I simply understand the creatures I have been assigned to watch. The cubi are powerful, but they are also rather straightforward. They want pleasure and get upset when they dont get it. Once you understand incentive, control is a simple affair."
        "Rowan shifted his leg uneasily."
        ro "You sound like youve had a lot of contact with them before taking this job."
        sha "An astute guess, Sir."
        sha "By Jezeras side, there was no end to the strange and arcane things I have encountered. As the daughter of a Demon Lord, the cubi of Qerazel used to flock to her."
        sha "Some to control her. Some to seek alliances."
        sha "One grows used to them and the rather odd ways they compose themselves. At least, provided that they dont end up a thrall or a corpse."
        "Rowan scratched his head softly. In his mind, he could not help but think about..."
        menu:
            "...Jezera.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Well, the reason I asked was that I know well about Jezeras tendency to experiment with magic. I had thought she might have involved you."
                "Shaya blinked twice then reclined further into her seat."
                sha "Involved, perhaps. But, never taught."
                sha "If she deems one of her innovations needed to fulfill a task, then I comply. Her work is quite miraculous for one in my profession."
                sha "..."
                sha "...And of course, when we were younger there were times shed come to me to help her with some discovery. A charm, perhaps. Or an illusion."
                sha "I was her original test subject."
                ro " Heh. That sounds like her. I can imagine some hijinks you might have gone through."
                sha "Indeed."
                $ shayaClue10 = True
                $ shayaClueScore += 1
            "Something Lewd.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()

                "Rowan couldnt help but smirk."
                ro "Okay, you have to tell me the truth then. Have you ever personally slept with a cubi?"
                if xzaratl_s_advances_rowan_sex:
                    "Rowan didnt mention his own succubus experiences before. But, in his case they were with a rather...atypical succubus."
                "Shaya didnt waste a beat in her reply."
                sha "Both."
                sha "Not without certain protections, of course. And it is best to avoid it if it can be helped unless its with a particularly self-assured cubi."
                sha "But, they are well reputed lovers and I can personally attest that said reputation is not an exaggeration. "

                $ avatar.corruption += 3
        $ shayaMenuCount += 1
        jump shayaMenu

label postShayaMenu:

"By this point, Shayas tea had turned cold. How long had Rowan just spent here talking with her? Longer then hed intended the visit to be when hed planned to come for other reasons, no doubt."
"Shaya rose from her seat and gave a soft bow."

sha "Please give me leave to put away the tea set."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Yes, yes."

"He watched her glide from the table with the cups and kettle in hand. Even alone between them, and engaged in simple tasks, the sway never left her walk."

sha "I presume you will be taking your leave of me soon. I can see it on your face."
sha "Before you leave, however, I have a request for you. If youre willing to let me impose on you, of course."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    ro "Its quite alright."
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Get on with it."

"Shaya went to her desk and pulled forth a letter sealed in an envelope. Then, she returned to Rowan and placed it in his hand."

ro "What is this?"

sha "A formal invitation, written in my own hand."
sha "In the coming days, there is to be a party here. I wish for you to attend with me."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "A party?"

sha "Indeed. Much of our clientele comes from outside of Bloodmeen. Small stable portals have been set up along key points over several realms. There, we have set up the buildings that customers believe to be brothels. All just way stations in a larger operation."
sha "One such way station is on an island not far from Qerazel harbour. A short day trip for the wealthy and powerful of Qerazel."
sha "They will come believing it a party on the island, not truly knowing where they are. The staff has been carefully prepared and the agents will be ready to collect information. Perhaps to enthrall strategic officials."

ro "Sounds like a very useful event. Why am I to attend? Do you have some kind of plan that requires my skills?"

"Shaya returned to the table and kneeled down by his side. Her eyes shone brilliantly with interest."

sha "I want you there to be my {i}escort{/i}."
sha "Of course, I will be spending the night with an attendee of the party. Whoever pays the proper sum."
sha "But, technically, I have been instructed to treat you as a paying customer, free of charge. You could buy me for the night without wasting a copper. And it would be far more entertaining spending the evening with you."
sha "What say you?"

ro "Thats it? You want me to be there so you can fuck me instead of one of those men?"

sha "If youd oblige the request of a humble whore, of course."

"Rowan paused for a moment. Another night with Shaya wouldnt be the most unpleasant thing he could imagine. Still"

if shayaClue7:
    "...Why would she be spending her time with him when she could be doing something more valuable to her mission? Surely, as the best trained courtesan her skills were needed for some of that enthralling."

menu:
    "I wont miss it":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ orgyPromise = True
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan gave a half bow."
        ro "Then for you, I will move all six realms if it means being able to attend. You can count on it."
        "Shaya giggled."
        sha "You neednt be so dramatic, Rowan. Thats my specialty. Youd put me out of the job."
        ro "Never."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            "Rowan frowned silently. Such a party would be a good chance to collect more information, right?"
    "I will have to think about it.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ orgyPromise = False
        "Rowan made a half smile."
        ro "I will have to consider it more fully. You know that your prior guest keeps me a busy man."
        "Shaya gave him a respectful bow in answer."
        sha "Then I will await the signs of your coming with bated breath."


"She leaned closer, pressing her face to his ear."

sha "{i}...And if you do attend, I will make it worth your while. I can do things you could only dream of your wife doing.{/i}"

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"With that, Shaya rose and motioned for the door. She waited before Rowan left before closing it. Rowan was left standing in the lobby"

hide shaya with moveoutright

if shayaClue4:
    "...With more questions than answers, even after having finally gotten her to speak."
else:
    "...With thoughts of what she could have meant by worth your while rampaging around his brain."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"As soon as he got back to his desk, Rowan had his investigation parchment out and was already at work scribbling in the results from todays conversation. Hed never had such a detailed chance to interrogate Shaya about her life before."

if shayaClue7:
    "Above all else, there was one question that stuck out to him. He knew why he was investigating Shaya. For the most part. But, why was she so interested in turn? Was it mere curiosity on her part?"
    "And what was Jezeras role in all this? There was no possibility at all that shed arranged for him to have free sessions with Shaya merely for his benefit."
    "{i}Why did Jezera gift me sessions with Shaya? How does she benefit?{/i}"
    "He ran a hand through his hair, but thinking about it only gave him more questions, not more answers. So, eventually, he gave up and considered other elements of the conversation."

if shayaClue8:
    "The discussion of her family struck him as odd. It was very rare to find someone so disinterested in her own relationship to her family."
    "Had there been a fight with them in the past? But, such a thing tended to arouse strong passion, not total disinterest. And whatever must have been mutual, because if her own family wouldnt even recognize her, it would take more than a normal process of growing apart."
    "{i}Why is she so estranged from her family?{/i}"

if shayaClue9:
    "Another element that struck him was the subject of the debut. That before shed been a lower level courtesan, but that Jezera had arranged for her appearance in Qerazel society."
    if shayaClue15:
        "Perhaps that is why her list of clients seemed to have such a definitive start date. That must have been around when she first made her debut."
    "But, Rowan sensed there was more of a story there. Especially because it was another area where Jezera had taken action."
    "{i}What was Jezeras role in her debut?{/i}"

if shayaClue10:
    "One topic was her past conflicts with Cubi. He scribbled down as much detail as he could remember from the discussion."
    "There was, of course, the mention that Jezera had used her as a test subject in the past. She had said it in passing, but like all mention of Jezera, it had made his ears perk up. Perhaps she was more capable of magic than she let on."
    "Perhaps it had even impaired her or harmed her somehow. That could explain why Shaya normally kept her face hidden behind a veil."
    "{i}Did Jezera teach her magic? Or did she just use Shaya as a test dummy? Did she scar Shayas face?{/i}"

if shayaPrefsSeen:
    "But, Rowan could only focus so much on the serious questions without sneaking in a little something more...enjoyable."
    "{i}If Shaya likes to please her partners...does she prefer riding on top, or laying back with a good view?{/i}"
    "He smirked softly."

"Rather than continue to write, he just started to doodle in an unsteady hand. When he looked down he realized that hed drawn a crude picture of a human woman with a big pair of tits bared to the page."
"He wondered if that surprise of Shayas involved another tit-job. The memory of how the last one felt was still so vivid in his mind"

if shayaClue7:
    "He shook his head and pulled the quill back. He needed to focus on what was really important. Investigating who Shaya was. It was unbecoming to fall for such distractions."
else:
    "...But, no it had to be something more impressive than that, right?"
    "He tapped his quill against the parchment a few more times."
    "{i}Is the surprise anal?{/i}"
    if shayaClueScore < 5:
        "He laughed to himself. The intended purpose of the parchment was nearly forgotten in the moment."
    else:
        "He shook his head and pulled the quill back. He needed to focus on what was really important. Investigating who Shaya was. It was unbecoming to fall for such distractions."

"When he finished, the parchment was tucked back into the book, where it would await the next time he met with Shaya..."

return





label password_is_fidelio:

scene bg24 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

"After entering the brothel, Rowan was immediately ushered into a back room, where Shaya was waiting for him."
"Today was the day of the party. He found entry from castle residents restricted, and the brothel staff hard at work setting up."

if orgyPromise:
    "Hed been greeted warmly at arrival. Thered been no doubt that hed be here in attendance, of course. He had promised to come, after all."
else:

    "There had been some surprise and scrambling to account for his arrival. His vague answer had made it hard to account for his coming. But, hed decided to attend because of"

    menu:
        "...His growing interest in Shaya.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            pass
        "...His continued efforts to investigate the brothel.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            pass
        "...It sounded like fun!":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ avatar.corruption += 3
            pass
        "...He wasnt quite sure himself":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            pass

"Besides, he hadnt forgotten her promise."

sha "{i}...And if you do attend, I will make it worth your while. I can do things you could only dream of your wife doing.{/i}"

"Now, here he was, with Shaya standing in front of him, holding a box filled with elaborate disguises."
"The changing room was a large and elaborate hall filled with tall mirrors on every side. Locked metal trunks lined the walls, each labeled with the name of a particular courtesan. An armory for a different kind of warrior."

sha "It is a costume party, Sir Rowan. Always popular. Anonymity and pageantry in the same gimmick."
sha "It wouldnt do for you to traverse through such a sensual affair dressed in your field dress, rugged though you look in it."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I like this outfit."

"Shaya just shook her head at his rural intransigence."

sha "-And I like my standard ensemble. But, it wouldnt be wise for me to wear it while visiting a nunnery."

"Rowan had to pause to consider what she had said. Just how many situations had he stumbled into wearing this same tunic, especially since first arriving at Bloodmeen?"

ro "Youd be surprised by all the places Ive managed to get into while wearing this."

sha "Oh, I have no doubt."

"She returned to a nearby cabinet and rifled through it. Rowan was left to squirm on the bench, waiting in dread for her return. When she finally did, her arms were filled with a mountain of fabric."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Priestly robes?"

"She set out the costume for him. The long, flowing robes of blue were the vestments of a Solansian priest. But this particular one was unique, towering habits on male robes were a unique feature of the sect in Qerazel."
"Between it and the jeweled white mask shed selected for him very little of his features would be visible. "

sha "I am sure you can see the irony in the selection."

ro "Is that...a hole in the crotch? Really?"

"He poked a finger through a well disguised slit in the robes."

sha "Made for ease of access. This is a brothel, after all."
sha "I can find another costume if you would prefer, Rowan. Your pleasure is a gift to me. But, I fear you would find most of the other options similarly disagreeable."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan sighed softly. There was no backing out of his promise now. Shayas reward at the end had better be worth it."

ro "Dont tell Jezera about this."

sha "You understand, of course, that I cannot promise that."

"Rowan sighed."


scene cg881 with fade
pause 3

"In some ways, the party remembers the kind of noblemans get-together that he so loathed in Rastedel. But, those didnt normally have a fuckpit with dozens of people giving each other oral sex in a circle. One mouth to their neighbors crotch."
"Normally, the brothel was a maze of small rooms created by dividers and screens. But, for this occasion, the floor had been cleared into one large hall with hallways off to the side. And in the center was where the carnality was happening."
"In one corner of the sultry bordello, two of the courtesans had stripped naked and were engaged in a long drawn out kiss with one another. From the small group of men gathered around them, this was clearly for the patrons benefits. "
"One man approached them and produced two pairs of wrist cuffs. Moments later, the girls resumed their provocative display...only now with wrists behind their backs."
"In another segment of the pit, a masked lady wearing a poor mockery of a serving wenchs outfit was busy riding a male courtesan as though he were her saddled steed. Another man approached behind her and kissed her neck, eliciting a low groan from her."
"Other pairings could be seen everywhere, cast about like leaves in autumn. Two masked men had dragged a bed in from one of the private rooms and were in the midst of using each other for their personal pleasure."
"Next to them, a male courtesan was slamming his shaft into a woman wearing a large fur mask meant to represent a bunny rabbit. But, the most interesting element was the man, dressed identically to her, being used as a piece of furniture in their fornication. Perhaps her husband?"
"Yet, during this entire affair, Rowan was..."

menu:
    "Accompanying Shaya.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        scene cg882 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg882
        show shaya happy behind cg882
        pause 3

        "Rowan stood on the periphery, taking in the scope of this strange scene. Not so distant that he couldnt always see and hear what debauchery was going on. But, not so close that someone might try to drag him into the festivities. Shaya, who he was arm in arm with, acted as his guide."
        "She was dressed in an erotic mockery of a wedding dress. It was white and flowing, with a long skirt. But the breasts and crotch had been cut out, along with the sides. Her normal red veil was replaced with a similar design in white."
        "She had a strange ability to navigate the chaos. She always knew where the intertwining bodies were to sidestep them. Or else knew the exact path to circle towards one of her girls to check up on them. The swordsman in him respected it."

        if orciad_ally == "batri":
            "Such a sight was a debauched one, beyond all doubt. If they reminded him of anything, it was the fuck pits of Batris tribe. But, where those had been brutal, careless, and inelegant, this was more indulgent."

        elif orciad_ally == "ulcro":
            "Such a sight was a debauched one, beyond all doubt. If they reminded him of anything, it was the fuck pits of Ulcros tribe. But, where those had been brutal, careless, and inelegant, this was more indulgent."

        elif orciad_ally == "tarish":
            "Such a sight was a debauched one, beyond all doubt. If they reminded him of anything, it was the fuck pits of Tarishs tribe. But, where those had been brutal, careless, and inelegant, this was more indulgent."

        elif avatar.corruption < 31:
            "The sheer taboo on display saw Rowan frequently covering his eyes or averting his gaze in embarrassment. How had he let himself be talked into this?"
        else:

            "Rowan found himself stealing glances at different corners of the room. Such raw, sexual degeneracy on display... If they hadnt wished to be seen, they wouldnt be at an orgy, would they?"

        "He turned back to the host of the affair, grinning like a mischievous cat at his side."

        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "You didnt say it would be quite so"
            sha "Overwhelming?"
            ro "Yes."
            "She warmly rubbed his upper arm. It would have been almost a romantic gesture if not for the man in the goat mask fucking a prostitute mere inches away from them."
            sha "Worry not, my friend. You neednt participate in any of the festivities if you are not comfortable."
            ro "No one will find it strange if I stay back?"
            sha "They will assume you are here simply tospectate. You would not be the only one."
            "She gestured towards one of the back walls. Several masked men, and one woman, were indeed lurking on the periphery, their eyes locked intensely to the hedonistic orgy. One was stroking his cock through his costume."
            "Rowan stared back at them silently."

        elif avatar.corruption > 60:
            "Rowan smirked."
            ro "You do this often?"
            sha "As often as such things can be arranged. In practice, every fortnight or so. Why do you ask?"
            ro "No reason. Perhaps I simply want to attend another, one day."
            sha "She gave a slight bow. For a moment, he was reminded of that deep bow shed greeted him with when theyd first met..."
            sha "For you, hero, it can be arranged. I am {i}always{/i} at your service."
        else:

            sha "You look like youre enjoying yourself, friend."
            "Through the veil, Rowan was sure she was smirking. He averted his gaze. Though, in the process, he caught an eyeful of a man in faux-knight armor devouring fruit from between a courtesans bosom."
            ro "Im not. Im just curious. Ive never been to this sort of thing before."
            sha "Curiosity can be a healthy thing, Sir Rowan. And there are many ways to sate it during a party such as this."

        "The longer he stayed, the fuzzier his head seemed to become. Perhaps it was the overwhelming smell of cum bursting through even the masking incense. Perhaps it was the dizzying array of bodies pressing against bodies."
        "Their meandering journey through the degenerate fornication became a surreal tour. She led him to the back of the hallway, some distance from the pit. They were left somewhat alone. Shaya pulled close, her lips leaning up to whisper into his ear."
    "Investigating on the side.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene bg24 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "...far away from where the main action of the orgy was happening. Hed found a place along the side walls, where he could observe."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "His lip curled into a slight frown as he watched. He was too used to Bloodmeen to be truly shocked by such a display. But, he had yet to shake the discomfort of watching men and women so wantonly and openly engaging in sexual depravities."
        elif avatar.corruption > 60:
            "Rowan took a few moments here and there to oggle the scene. There were more important things he could do with his time than cavort around a sex pit. Yet, even he had to admit that it looked like a good time. Perhaps if he wasnt here with a goal..."
        else:
            "He watched expressionless. Even by Bloodmeen standards, this was a pit of seuxal immorality and hedonistic decadance. Yet, hed grown too hard-hearted to let such things affect him. Even at their most overwhelming."
        show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve
        "Shaya, of course, was making her rounds through the party, stopping to glad hand with men and women who were of seeming importance. Rowan observed her from a distance, taking note of her particular approach to ingratiating herself with the wealthy and powerful."
        "But, most of all, he took note of where her attention lay. A distracted Shaya was a Shaya who couldnt stop him from exploring. It was only when he was absolutely sure that she was distracted that he made a beeline for the back hallway."
        hide shaya with dissolve
        "As he entered the hall, he took a moment of pause to consider his next step."
        "There was Shayas private room, of course. Though, hed had several chances to look inside there already. There was also the room filled with mirrors and trunks where the courtesans changed."
        "Finally, there was that padlocked door. Hed never gotten a chance to explore that room yet. A juicy target."
        if shayaClue15:
            "On his last stealth mission back here, hed tried the door, but it simply was too difficult a task to break through. But, this time Rowan was prepared."
        "When Shaya had helped him change, Rowan had made absolutely sure she wouldnt find the lockpicks he was sneaking in."
        "The moment he reached the door, he set to work with the picks. He worked as fast as he could...but not quite fast enough."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright
        quest "Hello? Is someone back there?"
        "Rowan turned quickly, and found a woman dressed in a luxurious black bustier. She held an oiled black riding crop in one hand. The look was completed by a mask in a grotesque shape. An artistic rendering of a demon."
        if avatar.corruption > 30:
            "She seemed like one of the courtesans. Perhaps a specialist for customers with a kink for masochism."
        quest "Youre not on the staff, aint ya? Why are you back here? This is a restricted area."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan swore under his breath, but his composure appeared steady behind the layers of his costume. That he was dressed as a guest was his greatest advantage."
        ro "Oh? You mean the lavatory isnt back here? My word, this place is like a maze!"
        quest "A lavatory? Thats all youre looking for? I tell you, you went in the {i}total{/i} wrong direction. Let me give you the real directions."
        "A minute later, a less than successful Rowan was marching back into the general floor of the brothel. The courtesan in the demon mask waved him off politely."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        "But, once he was gone, the form of the courtesan began to shift into one that Rowan might have found more familiar."
        show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve
        je "Rowan, Rowan, Rowan. Now what were you doing back here?"
        je "Ugh, and right as I was starting to enjoy the party..."
        hide jezera with dissolve
        show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
        "Still seething from the disappointment, he took the chance to scout around the edges of the room. But, his quiet contemplation on how to return to the back rooms was spoiled by another of the patrons. It was an elderly man wearing an elaborate golden headpiece."
        patron "This is your first time at one of Shayas parties, young man?"
        ro "How did you know?"
        patron " Because I have eyes. And they happen to notice that youre out of place here. You look like youre standing on the edge of a sludge pit, trying not to step in anything."
        patron "Ehehe. If you knew what you were doing, youd be trying to step {i}in{/i} the sludge."
        ro "If youre so experienced, why are you off to the side with me?"
        "The man smiled faintly."
        patron "I told you, didnt I? I have eyes. Im partaking in my own way. Ehehehe."
        ro "..."
        "He glanced at the wizened old man. His dark skin suggested his Qerazeli origin. And he was clearly familiar with Shaya."
        ro "So I take it then, youre familiar with Shayas parties."
        patron "Oh yes, shes an excellent host. The best in the city. She stopped for a time, after she left the {i}Empress{/i}, but shes been even better since going off on her own. Excellent entertainment indeed."
        show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
        ro "You sound knowledgeable. I take it you attend many...rendezvous like this?"
        patron "Oh yes. If you ever want to know where the latest festivities are, you go to my old bones."
        ro "And youve been doing this for many years?"
        patron "Ehehehe. You could say that."
        ro "..."
        ro "How long has Shaya been throwing events for? Is she a newcomer?"
        ro "How long has"
        patron "Oh. Yes."
        patron "Quite new, but the best talent in a decade. At least. She must have had her debut, a few years back now.. Though, it was a rather strange occasion, wasnt it?"
        "The old man scratched the flakey top of his head. A suddenly interested Rowans posture instantly straightened."
        ro "Strange how?"
        patron "Well, a normal debut happens after word of mouth has taken time to go around. You always know who the next girl the empress is going to debut will be. But, one day they announced Shayas debut. No buildup. No word of mouth."
        patron "Of course, she did marvelously. Shes quite the charmer, eheheh. But, still. strange that she just appeared the way she did...."
        $ shayaClue17 = True
        $ shayaClueScore += 1
        show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve
        "Before he could go further into it, who should appear but the subject of conversation herself?"
        sha "Ah, thats where you wandered off to. I had been worried youd be lost in the entertainment. It can be hard to find a man who doesnt want to be found."
        "She was dressed in an erotic mockery of a wedding dress. It was white and flowing, with a long skirt. But the breasts and crotch had been cut out, along with the sides. Her normal red veil was replaced with a similar design in white."
        "She wrapped her arms around Rowans arm, the bare breast of her costume ensured that plenty of sensation made it through the layer of fabric. The patron hed been speaking to certainly noticed. His eyes had widened slightly."
        patron "Ah it seems youre acquainted after all. Ill leave you to your fun then. Unless you decide to take it in public, ehehehe."
        "Shaya bowed softly to the man."
        sha "M'lord."
        "Ultimately, Rowan had little objection to rejoining Shaya at this point. His ploy to get into the locked room had been a failure. But, at least hed come away with something..."
        "Besides, accompanying Shaya was enjoyable. She was always quick to lavish praise on him. And, of course, she was never shy about bodily contract. "
    "Participating in the fun.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene cg1021 with fade
        show rowan necklace aroused behind cg1021
        pause 3
        "...in the middle of it. The story of how he went from voyeur to participant was a slow one. It started with eager observation, turned to growing lust, and then to indulgence in curiosity."
        "Being on the receiving end of a sensory deluge so obscene had a curious effect on the mind. Perhaps it was the smell. Perhaps it was the impersonal nature of so many people together doing things thatd be unspeakable in the society he grew up in."
        "After a dizzying array of time, Rowan found himself on one end of a large ornately carved table. On the other end was another masked man."
        "And between them, strapped down to the surface, was a squirming, naked woman. Her only covering was an obscene mask in the shape of a comical whore. With a single hole at a pronounced pair of lips."
        "Rowan had lined himself up in front of her face, while the other man was positioned between her legs. Rowans cock had been pulled out from the front of his robes. Ease of access, indeed."
        "Then, at the exact same moment, they plunged into her. Rowan into her mouth hole, and the other man into her rear end. Together they set to work on her. Pumping their hips together at the same time. The force of being caught between them got the courtesan gagging and dancing."
        "Rowan blinked twice. His head was pounding. Was it all the smoke?"
        "He wanted to keep going...He wanted to see what he could do to her."
        "His cock rammed down her throat over and over again. The mask stripped away every part of her face that wasnt fuckable. He held her by the throat to keep her lined up perfectly. The whore sputtered on his cock, saliva running down her lips."
        "Her body thrashed like an animal. She was being pounded from the front. Pounded from the rear. The bonds on her wrist held her down."
        man "Yeah. Fucking slut. You dont deserve it in your pussy. Right there."
        ro "..."
        "His head was pounding...he just wanted to see more."
        "The pleasure helped guide him forward. There was no skill to the blowjob. No technique. Whatever abilities she had were trapped behind the restraints and the mask. Instead, Rowan felt the obscene derogatory pleasure of using a woman as meat."
        "The same process spared him. The mask shielded him with anonymity. No observer could see that Rowan was the one doing this. He could have been anyone. He was no one."
        "His mass went down her throat. And she took it. He moved his body. And she took it. In the moment, she was less of a person and more of an instrument of masturbation."
        ro "..."
        whore "Mmph!"
        "Her body thrashed beneath him. She must have been in a state of total over-stimulation. The subject of brutal fucking to her rear and her throat at the same time. The other patron had begun to slap her crotch every time she moved, only adding to the intense frenetic energy of the moment."
        "Rowan breathed in the lustful air. Others were engaged in depravities behind him...to his sides...all around. It took on an inevitable quality, like the turning of the wheel. Men getting fucked. Women getting fucked. Moaning. Panting. Screaming."
        "So easy to keep on going...All the way too"
        ro "Grru-"
        "He took a step back, involuntarily. His leg had begun to shake wildly, right as the inevitable conclusion came to him. As his cock pulled free, a fountain of seed shot into the air. It landed across the length of the womans mask. It splattered the entire surface with his presence."
        "Yet, there would be no rest for the girl. Even as he stepped back, another man rushed forward into his place. One plug for the hole replacing another."
        "He stumbled further backwards, panting rapidly. The woman strapped to the table let out a long moan, that only sputtered weakly past the mans cock. From the way shakes ran over her body, Rowan must not have been the only one who reached his peak."
        "His vision slipped in and out of focus. Time seemed to pass, without any input from him. For a moment he thought he saw Jezeras face staring at him from the crowd. Judging him."
        je "I knew this was what you really wanted, Rowan... "
        "He found himself reclining in a disheveled heap on a cushion. To his side, there was something soft and warm pressing to him. "
        "His eyes turned to the presence and found something not altogether unsurprising. The large breasted bosom of a woman who was barely paying attention to him."
        "She was blowing rings of smoke from the end of a strange long pipe with a watery basin at the bottom."
        ro "...hrmm"
        "Just how long had he been out for?"
        "He returned to his legs and found strength had returned to him. And as he surveyed the lustful display in the center of the room, he found his member hardening again. Long enough to have made it through his refractory period, it seemed. "
        sha "Ah, once more youre found. I had worried that you might never have been found. {i}Jezeraca{/i} would be most displeased if she lost her steward."
        "Shaya was dressed in an erotic mockery of a wedding dress. It was white and flowing, with a long skirt. But the breasts and crotch had been cut out, along with the sides. Her normal red veil was replaced with a similar design in white."
        "Rowan put a hand to his mask, straightening it."
        ro "Water."
        sha "Of course, follow me."
        scene bg24 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve
        "He followed Shaya, first to refreshments, and then treading along with her as she struck up conversations with some of the guests. But, Rowans head was still in the sex pit."
        "For a moment everything had been so...so"
        "Well, it seemed he now understood the appeal of a party such as this, at least."
        sha "Surely your prior pleasures didnt take too much from you, my friend. A man who gorges on the appetizers may be left with insufficient room for the main course."
        "Rowan let his eyes drift down Shayas body, from the exposed breasts on her wedding outfit, down her naval, all the way to her thighs. The renewed stirrings hed felt earlier blossomed into something more."

        ro "I assure you, my lady. I have room for more."
        sha "{i}Good.{/i}"
        "And so, they continued on through the soiree, Rowan at Shayas side from them on. Where she went, he went. Until"
        $ avatar.corruption += 10

sha "Stop for a moment, if you please"

scene bg24 with fade
show shaya happy at center with dissolve
show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

"She motioned with her eyes towards a bench near the edges of the party. A dark skinned older man was stationed on it, dressed in an immaculate lion outfit with strands of gold woven in. The gaudy costume was a stark contrast to his wrinkled, aging body."
"He watched the debauched proceedings with a faint grin. The younger man in the tiger costume to his side, however, was leaning forward with his jaw open. He was enraptured by the bodies in motion. A courtesan stood by their side, filling the mans wine cup."

sha "That is Lord Magistros Lirio. Very important in the Imperial Bureaucracy. Along with his son, it looks like! It would be bad form for me not to give him some attention."

"She led Rowan, arm in arm, towards this most high ranking of guests."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

sha "My friend, you made it! I was worried that we wouldnt be blessed with your presence today. It would have turned our joy to ashes."

"The wrinkled man flashed her a pleasant smile."

lirio "The woman of the hour! Ah, those pretty tits are a sight for these old eyes. After you departed from Qerazel, I had been worried that would be the last I heard of you. Would be such a shame. Such a shame."
lirio "And here you are putting on your own events. I knew I just had to come and see for yourself. "
lirio "And my word, its not a disappointment. The little show from the start? The one with the girl covered in milk? Oh, that was ingenious. The only improvement this foggy old brain could imagine would be if youd been the performer."

sha "Still, I suppose my presence could add a certain spice to the display. Perhaps I will have to consider including a more personal performance at my next event."

"She poked the old mans cheek playfully."

sha "But, you forget who youre speaking to. Im the madam now. Arent such affairs more for the peons?"

lirio "Do Madams still make house calls though? Now that youve resurfaced, I know quite a few friends whod be eager to get some of their missing fix, eh?"
lirio "What say you, girl? I could arrange a ferry to come to the island and pick you up?"

"Shaya bowed slightly and then she took a seat on the bench. She gestured for Rowan to sit by her side."

sha "That would be most kind of you, sir. However, I do not think I could make particularly many such trips. I am deathly afraid of the sea."

lirio "Oh? Is there a story there?"

sha "Not an interesting one, I fear. My friend and I were invited aboard the yacht of a nobleman who proved less than capable as a seaman. I was left with quite the scar to prove it too."

"The Magistros frowned slightly."

lirio "Seems an odd thing for a woman with such a potent fear, to surround herself with water."

sha "But, my lord magistros. Odd women are the best sort. Dont you agree?"

"Rowan watched silently. He could see the Magistros intentions clearly on his face. Shaya was dancing around the true question."

lirio "Tell me, surely I am too late to buy you for the night, yes?"

"She brushed a soft hand up his arm. Faint teasing touches."

sha "You are. You may have noticed my silent friend? He is quite a fan of mine. There was no chance of anyone beating him to the prize."

"Lirio glanced to the side at Rowan, finally acknowledging his presence. His frown grew."

lirio "Must have quite the coin purse to do so. Tell me friend, are you someone who I should be getting to know better?"

"But, Shaya leaned forward, blocking Rowans face."

sha "Earlier he told me that hed prefer not to speak tonight. Suffice to say he is from a profession where it would not be looked upon...kindly if even rumor were to escape."
sha "..."
sha "In fact, would you be so generous as to excuse me for the briefest of moments?"

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show shaya neutral at midleft with moveoutleft

"Without a further word of warning, Shaya ushered Rowan to his feet and nudged him over to a side corner where they could speak more freely."

sha "I will remain and speak to Lirio for some time more. Ply him for what secrets I can get. Once I have him behind closed doors with a succubus, I will find you."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan looked around, barely able to hide his discomfort. To be alone at an event like this...it was not something he was especially comfortable with"
else:

    "Rowan looked around. As fascinating as this event was, for an outsider like Rowan it was one easier to get into with a guide"

show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "Seems rude to leave me here by myself considering all that time you spent begging me to come."

"She giggled softly into her hand."

sha "It is a party! I am sure you can find something entertaining. Consider it practice in networking. A valuable skill for someone in your line of work."
sha "Simply seek me out afterwards. I have not forgotten what I owe you. Tonight, Im yours, after all"

"Shaya turned her back to him and started back towards the Magistros. But, before she could go far, there was something Rowan considered. A moment from the prior conversation that struck out to him."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "...Wait."
ro "Was the story about the boat true? Or were you just making an excuse to not pay him a house visit?"

sha "Hm?"

"She turned her back to him and tilted her head."

sha "An excuse, but one that really happened. I simply left out Jezeras role in the whole...affair."
sha "Now then. Do try to enjoy the party. If you attempt to indulge, you might be surprised by how enjoyable it can be."

hide shaya with moveoutright

"She brought her veil to the cheek of Rowans mask and planted a kiss on it. Rowan couldnt feel the warmth from her lips, but he did notice the soft press of cold porcelain against his cheek. Then, with a wink, she made her way back to Lirio."

if shayaClue7:
    "Rowan stood in place, watching with a skeptical eye."
    "This Lirio man was clearly of some importance. That she had chosen Rowan as her partner for the night and not Lirio seemed almost a dereliction of duty, if collecting knowledge was the goal."
    "So, why bother with Rowan here? Perhaps she was not being truly honest when she professed to genuinely want to spend time in his company."
    "He shook his head."

"Rowan wandered around lost. He was a stranger in a strange land. There was no one whom he knew, and it would be hard for him to make a new friend when everyone was too busy slapping bodies together."
"He looked back to Shaya and Lirio. Another girl had joined them and was whispering something into Lirios ear, while Shaya had placed herself by Lirios side."
"With a sigh, he turned away. The wait was one thing, but the attention she was showing to this other man produced a different set of emotions entirely. He knew that no man could lay exclusive claim to a courtesan."
"Still, shed made him a promise. She actually intended to come back and show him {i}things you could only dream of your wife doing{/i} right?"
"Right?"

menu:
    "Get annoyed at being brushed off.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ lirioConfront = True
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowans eyebrows narrowed. He really had been left here entirely on his own, hadnt he?"
        "Well, there was no way he was going to just stand for that. She made him a promise and she was going to deliver on it. "
        show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve
        "He boldly rose to his feet and returned to where she and Lirio were reclined. The fat Magistros hailed his return, but Shaya raised an eyebrow skeptically. "
        ro "I apologize for interrupting. But, the woman has a certain contract with me she needs to fulfill. So Im going to need to take her back."
        sha "Hmmm?"
        "He grabbed her by the arm and pulled her gently from the older mans lap. He gave Rowan a quizzical look but didnt offer any immediate protestations."
        sha "Ah, apologizes, my friend, but Im just going to be a minute longer with Lirio- "
        "Rowan pushed her into the wall. The wall rattled with a slam from the force of it. She gasped softly, but demurred her head to the side. She offered no resistance as he forced her wrists together above her head."
        ro "No minutes longer. Youre mine tonight, Shaya. Thats the promise you made me. Its cruel to keep me waiting."
        "Rowan made out a twist of her lips beneath her veil. Was that a smile? His focus was so intensely focused on her that he hadnt noticed just how many people had stopped to look at them."
        "It seemed one could not go about manhandling the hostess without drawing interest."
        lirio "Ah, he hasnt started to bother you, has he {i}tsorachi{/i}? If you need help, you have only to-"
        show shaya happy at midright with dissolve
        sha "Not at all!"
        "Her voice came out in a delighted sing-song."
        sha "My friend here is just {i}forcefully{/i} showing how eager he is for later, isnt he? It seems Ive overestimated how patient a man he is. "
        "She leaned forward as much as Rowans grip would allow, pressing her lips to his ear."
        sha "{i}But, perhaps I am a less patient woman then I appear.{/i}"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "She turned back to Lirio. He, and the others nearby, visibly softened once it was clear that Shaya did not seem genuinely in trouble."
        sha "I must apologize most sincerely, Magistors. I would but stay and talk longer, but it seems that duty calls."
        "The man rolled his eyes."
        lirio "Go. Go. Give the impatient lad what he wants."
        "Rowan didnt wait a second longer. Rather than let go of her wrists, he used them as a handle to drag her along behind him. Shaya followed along, giggling and not making the slightest effort to wrench herself free from his grasp."
        sha "So eager...And all for a humble girl like me."
        "A few noticed them pass as he pushed his way to the attendant desk and the door behind it. But, for the most part, they didnt let this little disturbance interrupt the party."
    "Accept the wait.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        scene cg883 with fade
        pause 3
        "With a sigh, he let his shoulders settle. Hed waited some time already. Surely he could be patient until she was done with her job."
        "In the seat next to him, a woman was being eaten out. She was naked save for a jeweled blue mask with peacock feathers emerging. The man between her legs was naked, safe for a gold collar around his neck."
        if rowanGaySex > 2:
            "Rowans vision settled back on the two men in the bed. The smaller man was groaning while bouncing up and down atop the cock of the one under him. A third man had joined in and was suckling on the nipples of the man on bottom. The entire pile had turned to a heap of groaning."
        else:
            "Rowans vision settled back on the two courtesans pleasuring each other for the erotic amusement of the spectators. Now, a golden double sided phallus has been placed between them with both their bodies in doggystyle pose."
            "The girls moaned loudly as they threw their asses backwards towards each other. The wet sound of slapping ringing out with each movement."
        if avatar.corruption > 30:
            "Rowan felt his cheeks grow red underneath his mask. He didnt realize it, but there was another bodily reaction happening too"
        else:
            "Rowan sighed. It was no surprise that such a cavalcade of erotic sights was having an effect on him. A bulge had started to form beneath his robes"

        scene cg884 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg884
        pause 3
        court "I could help you with that, Sir?"
        "He looked down. His cock was semi-hardened and sticking out of his robes. He briefly remembered the slit in the costume hed discovered before."
        "The courtesan knelt down by his side. She was dark skinned and relatively young. Even in the low light, he could make out her dimples."
        "Her dress was comical, yet provocative. A skimpy blue silk robe in an elvish style that showed her entire body. The look was even completed by obviously fake elvish ears."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "Rowan shook his head."
            ro "You dont have to do that if you dont want to, girl."
            court "Its what Im here for."
        else:
            "Rowan grunted."
            ro "I suppose youd be quite good at it, huh?"
        ro "Youre one of Shayas girls, right?"
        show cg885 with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg885
        pause 3
        "The girl nodded slowly. Her hand slowly crept over towards his waist."
        menu:
            "Stop her.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ orgyHJ = False
                hide cg885 with dissolve
                show rowan necklace neutral behind cg884
                pause 2
                "Rowan grabbed her wrist softly when her hand was mere inches away. He shook his head softly."
                ro "Just talk."
                "He let her hand go, and it returned to her side. She nodded slowly."
                court "If thats what you would prefer..."
                "Rowan eyed her exposed body, though kept his glance away from more intimate places. The tone of her skin stood out."
            "Let Her Continue.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ orgyHJ = True
                show cg886 with dissolve
                show rowan necklace neutral behind cg886
                pause 3
                "Rowan did nothing to impend her progress. He grunted softly as her fingers wrapped around his shaft. If it had been slowly growing erect before, now it was starting to strain."
                "She took a few seconds to work into it before her motions took on a regular pumping pace."
                "She was good at it, as was to be expected of a woman in her profession. She was careful not to hurt him, but still held firm enough to provide plenty of pressure where it was needed most."
                "He eyed her breasts, making note of their unusually dark complexion."

        ro "Where are you from? Not from Qerazel, I assume?"
        court "Hehe. Cant you see that Im an elf?"
        ro "No, really. Are you from Qerazel?"
        court "..."
        court "Okay, okay, I am from Qerazel. City girl, born and raised. Dont worry, Sir. Lots of people make that mistake. Skin tone and all. My parents were from the Dragons Tail."
        ro "Hrmmm."
        if orgyHJ:
            "He shivered slightly. The softness of her skin was electric. His hips shifted so he could feel even more as her hand continued its motion."
            "His body started to recline, and his breathing sped up. It was not just the sensation of being masturbated by this girl. The sights, the sounds, all of it was erotic. All of it produced an air of lust that swept him up too."
            court "Just relax sir. Let me take care of you. Its a party. You should enjoy yourself."
            "She looked him in the eye, even as she spoke. She might not be able to see behind his mask, but that form of intimacy, at least, was still available to her."
        else:
            "Rowan slowly tucked his cock back in his robes as they spoke. She glanced down at it but quickly darted her attention back up towards his eyes. The only part of his face not hidden by the mask."
        if shayaClue6:
            "...And as he looked at her, a thought nibbled on his brain. Something he had not truly considered until now"
            "She was not wearing a veil over her face. He could see it, dimples and all. In fact, none of the other courtesans seemed to be wearing anything similar."
            menu:
                "Ask about Shayas veil.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    ro "Wait."
                    if orgyHJ:

                        hide cg886 with dissolve
                        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg884
                        pause 2
                        "Rowan placed a hand on her wrist and stopped her hands movement. He groaned slightly at the sudden absence of stimulation."
                        "But, for this brief moment, his curiosity outweighed his lusts."
                    court "Hrmm?"
                    ro "You arent wearing a veil over your face? Is that not just what courtesans from Qerazel wear?"
                    "She tilted her head."
                    court "Like the Madam, you mean?"
                    court "Some special girls learn dances involving veils. But, even then, its just for the performance."
                    court "You may have heard gossip about it back in the city? Hehe. There is a rumour that beneath the veil, she hides powerful fangs."
                    "Rowan would have scratched his chin if there had not been a mask in the way. The more he learned about Shaya, the stranger she seemed."
                    ro "Do you believe these rumors?"
                    court "Of course not. Shes a good madam."
                    ro "..."
                    if orgyHJ:
                        ro "Continue."

                        show cg886 with dissolve
                        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg886
                        pause 2
                        "Rowan pulled his hand away, allowing her to resume the process of working on his shaft."
                        $ shayaClue11 = True
                        $ shayaClueScore += 1
                "Ignore it.":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan shook his head. It was a fascinating question, of course, but this really was not the situation to ask such a thing"

        "But, as the minutes ticked by, Rowan began to feel restless. He was with this girl, and should have been paying attention. But, something else was on his mind."
        if orgyHJ:
            "It wasnt that the girl was bad at giving pleasure. Far from it. But, the touch of her hand was almost an appetizer. When the promised special encounter with Shaya was so close, how could he truly be happy with her touch?"
            "He grunted and moved to her rhythm, but he soon started to daydream of what he would do with Shaya afterwards. For now, he had to settle with a lesser copy."
            "Then and there, Rowan decided to rise to his feet. The girl staggered backwards, clearly not expecting her actions to be interrupted."
        else:
            "The girl was still trying to flirt with him. But he hadnt come here for her. The more she hinted at touching his cock, the longer the wait seemed to grow."
            "Perhaps Shaya was done by now?"
            "With a gentle hand, he pushed the girl back. It allowed him the space to rise to his feet."

        court "Have I done something to displease you?"
        ro "Of course not. Youve been excellent entertainment. But, I have reason to believe Im going to be with my date again very soon."
        court "Of course, sir. I hope you enjoy yourself"
        scene bg24 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show shaya happy at midright with dissolve
        "He found Shaya back where he left her on the bench. But, the Magistros had already departed, along with the succubus whom Shaya had sent to speak to him. Now, she was half curled up with the mans scrawny son whispering into his ear."
        "When she saw Rowan approaching, however, she perked up in place."
        sha "Ah, my friend. I was right about to call on you. Your timing is perfect."
        ro "So youre all done here?"
        sha "But of course. I have obligations I must meet with certain eager individuals, do I not?"
        "Rowan extended his arm to Shaya and she clutched it with the dainty courtesy of a lady at court. In that way, he led her back the entire stretch of path to her back room. Amidst the chaos of the orgy, they only had to walk around a modest few fornicated orgy-goers."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

"It was only once they were back alone in her room that Rowan let his guard down. The dionysian insanity of the party rumbled through the walls, but the sounds didnt penetrate in detail into this private space."
"Rowan removed his mask and breathed a sigh of relief."

ro "Well now. Ive been told by someone that Im about to experience types of pleasures Ive never experienced before. Am I about to be impressed?"

sha "I should hope so."

"She brushed against his shoulder. She pressed in close to his mask, letting her words come out in a purring whisper."


sha "I dont think theres much need to delay with further anticipation building, is there? We should remove some of this cumbersome clothing"

show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
hide shaya with dissolve

"What followed was a chaotic dance of hands on bodies. Rowans on Shayas. Shayas on Rowans. One by one, every article of clothing found its way onto the floor. Rowans costume was discarded with thoughtless abandon. All that remained was Shayas veil."
"She beckoned him forward, leading him up to the concave in the back of her private quarters that formed a stage. Rowan had never been back here before, and thus never quite grasped how large private stage was."
"It had already been prepared for his arrival. Two long silk curtains descended from the ceiling all the way down to the floor. Rowan had never noticed how large this area was before. "

show shaya behind bg24

ro "Why the new decor?"

sha "Patience, Rowan."

"For a fleeting moment, her hand brushed against his chest. He sighed involuntarily. But, before he could embrace her, she backed all the way to the set of hanging curtains."
"That had to mean whatever she planned was about to begin. He slowly settled with his back along the wall and his arms crossed over his chest. But, his eyes never left her. Even now they traced the fleeting contours of her body."

scene cg910 with fade
pause 3

"But, his hungry gazing was broken by a sudden burst of movement that nearly made him lose track of the girl as she gracefully leapt in the air. Her movement defied expectation as she caught the strands in her hands. Her legs followed suit, wrapping themselves in the fabric."
"It was as if she was floating in the air."
"This, however, was only the beginning. A performance unfolded of limbs twisting in and out of the silk. It was astonishing to see the ease that Shaya was able to glide up higher without slowing or shifting the pace of her acrobatic dance."
"The flurry of movements stopped for a brief moment, and Rowan caught Shaya looking him in the eye over her shoulder. It was the tiniest flirtation. A tease of what was to come. Then, her legs slowly spread into a wide split. It left her delicate places forcefully exposed to his eyes."
"Rowan shifted subtly in place, eyes transfixed on the provocative display. The elegance of the dance, contrasted by her shameless nudity, was surreal."

scene cg911 with fade
pause 2
show cg912 with dissolve
show rowan necklace naked behind cg912
show shaya happy behind cg912

"But, that had been merely a momentary pause in the dance. She brought her legs together and tumbled like a ball. It left her hanging upside down at eye level, but with her form so contorted that her feet rested on her hair."
"Rowan caught himself slackjaw, wondering just how flexible this woman was. Her mastery of the human body reminded him of a trained warrior."
"Without thinking, he stepped forward and placed a hand on her thigh. His manhood stood erect in the open air. The dance had only left him more eager, more frenzied. He wanted her now."

ro "Thats quite impressive...but I didnt just come for another show. You made me a promise."

sha "This isnt a performance where the audience must keep off the stage, Rowan. {i}You can do whatever you want to me{/i}."

"She put herself right side up and pulled her body slightly higher. Her arms and legs wrapped themselves tight in the silk. The entire time, his hand never left her thigh. Now he could even feel the motion of her muscles as she controlled her movements."
"Shaya slowly uncurled backwards, bringing herself upright. Rowans hands guided her into proper pose. The pose brought Rowan's cock, strained to attention, pressed into her belly. He would have kissed her, if not for the veil."
"However, the momentary distraction made him realize how hard Shaya was breathing. Perhaps, her dance was not as effortless as it first appeared."
"His thoughts turned briefly to foreplay. But such considerations soon proved moot when the folds of her sex brushed against his member. She was most certainly {i}not{/i} dry."

sha "Hold me tight"

scene cg913 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg913
show shaya happy behind cg913

"He drew her into a possessive embrace as Shaya lowered herself ever so slightly more. A heartbeat passed and then instead of merely nudging against her, her tightness was wrapped about him."

ro "Eurgh."

"It was when their hips began to press together that Rowan saw the value of this pose. Despite the position, Shaya had full freedom of motion. She was held aloft by her own power."
"So, when she moved, it was not merely in reaction to Rowans thrusting. She could fuck him with her own force. More than that, with gravity itself."
"Her hips twisted and bucked expertly, working down on his cock. The contractions and motions were like an assault of sensation striking right to the brain. He grimaced slightly, but dug his fingers deeper into her shapely hips."

sha "You...you like this?"

ro "Its...its different."

"She leaned forward, nuzzling her face into Rowans neck. The sound of her soft panting rattled his ears. At the same time, her breasts rubbed eagerly against his naked chest, bringing with them their own pleasant mix of sensations."
"The curtains acted as a sort of anchor. She supported every motion with a corresponding movement of her arms. The power of gravity would always do the rest."

sha "Oh."

"As a result, she looked less like she was fucking him, and more like she was dancing in the air. Her arms and legs would shoot out and then retract together in strange patterns. It was almost beautiful."
"But, any appreciation for such aesthetics were not to last. When Shaya picked up her pace, it left him groaning. His own hips moved to match her pace. They were soon driven by a hungry animalistic energy. A contrast to the controlled waves she moved in."
"Only a moment later, Shaya did something he couldnt have expected. She freed her arms and wrapped them around him. Delicate fingers wove through his dark hair. Sharp nails dug into his shoulder."
"Yet, losing the control that her arms gave her didnt impede her abilities. She continued rolling and thrusting down with the same hammer-like intensity, only now directed only by her legs. The silk strands kept her body moving and gliding through the air."

sha "Oh! Oh!"

"Her eyes seemed to roll backwards. Even her toes curled into the silk. Whenever she slammed down on Rowan, it left him overwhelmed. But, what effect was it having on her? Surely with every thrust, she was taking his cock in deeper then her anatomy was designed for?"
"From outside, the constant low sounds of moaning and thrusting permeated through. The collective lust of the other patrons soaked in and drove their lustmaking to more animalistic places."
"Shaya drove his head close to hers. Her lips were separated from his ear merely by the fabric of her veil. Her voice came out in a hoarse whisper."

sha "Rowan, Im about to"
sha "{i}Ah{/i}"

"Her body shuddered and went still. It hung limply in the silk. But, Rowan was not done yet. He was already worked into a frenzy. His hands clung harder to her hips and slammed them down on his cock. Now he was finally commanding the motion."
"She shuddered with every thrust. Her eyes fluttered weakly. But, she continued fighting to stay in the moment. Her hips rolled and fell, only at a far weaker pace."
"It was a small thing, but it drove him mad. The faint, honest reactions of her body. If a sight could be a feeling, it would have stroked his cock as hard as her lower muscles."

sha "Almost...{i}a-again{/i}..."

"Her body spasmed again. For a lingering tense moment, it looked like she might fall from her precarious place in the curtains. Her hand had to return to them to steady herself again."
"Rowans leg began to shake. This electric energy seemed to spread out all over his body, driving him towards a peak. Each heavy thrust into Shayas receptive body pulled it closer and closer."
"His eyes slammed shut."

ro "Eurgh."

show cg914 with sshake
show cg914 with sshake
pause 2
show cg915 with flash
pause 3

"Then, in a single motion, he pulled her down onto him as hard as he could, forcing his cock deep inside as he sprayed his cum into her hot,sodden cunt."
"Finally spent, he began to sink to his knees. From the corner of his eye, he saw Shaya roll limply down the chords of silk. She hovered mere inches above the ground for a moment...before letting her body fall to the wooden stage beneath."
"They lay there, panting and gasping. The sounds of the orgy faded from consciousness, even if Rowan knew it was still going on."

sha "It..it seems...you enjoy...ed that. Yes?"

ro "I can...heh...I can say the same about you."

sha "Is it...is it such a surprise...that I..I actually enjoy sex?"

"Rowan laughed as much as his breathless lungs would allow. He took another moment to recover before speaking again."

ro "I propose...we move this to the bed...unless youre enjoying...the floor."

sha "Proposal accepted...but you have to carry me"

scene black with dissolve
show rowan necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan stirred briefly to see that there was still another body beside him in bed. Shayas beautiful femine form."
"From the faint sounds from outside the door, the party was still raging. But, even now, she was still spending her time resting in bed with him."
"Despite himself, Rowan smiled."


show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
"However, then something shook him, if only for a brief moment."
"His hand reached out and traced Shayas back. Her skin was so beautiful and soft, all in that warm shade of olive. It would be easy to just get lost in the sensations. "
sha "Mrrr... Rowan?"
ro "Rest more. I just wanted to touch you."
sha "Of course...feel away"
"But, Rowan was not touching her body for enjoyment. He was looking for something. And the more he touched her skin, the more he examined her with his eyes, the more one thing became clear."
"Her back was near totally without blemish. It certainly didnt have any scars or deformities."
sha "{i}...My friend and I were invited aboard the yacht of a nobleman who proved less than capable as a seaman. I was left with quite the scar to prove it too...{/i}"
"Had that been a lie after all? If so, why had she bothered to tell Rowan it was true? His stomach felt uneasy all of a sudden."
$ shayaClue12 = True
$ shayaClueScore += 1

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"It was only later, once Rowan began the morning march back to his room, that he had a chance to compartmentalize and go over what had happened. Even then, his head was still pounding."
"The party. The round of socializing with Shaya. The private session."

if shayaClue11 or shayaClue12 or shayaClue17:
    "It was certain that hed have questions to add to his little investigation parchment."
    if shayaClue11:
        "{i}If Qezeli Courtesans didnt wear Veils outside of performances, why did Shaya never take hers off?{/i}"
    if shayaClue12:
        "{i}If she claimed to have been scarred in the past, why was her skin near totally without blemish or marking?{/i}"
    if shayaClue17:
        "{i}Why would Shaya have gotten a debut if she had no pre-existing reputation?{/i}"
    "It felt like he was closer to understanding what exactly was so unusual about her. But, something was still missing..."
else:

    show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "But, it was the last of those that hung most totally in his memory. The way her body had moved. Her seemingly endless skill in the sexual arts."
    "She really was incredible, wasnt she?"

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('unwanted_room_guest', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), depends=('poisoned',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)





    event('orcish_occupational_savagery', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('champion_statue_sculpting', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 15',), depends=('wall_inspection',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg20")


    event('cliohna_s_hero_studies', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 5',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg12")




label unwanted_room_guest:



$ rowanPoisoned = False
$ unwantedGuestShot = False

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg9
show jezera neutral behind bg9

"Rowan decided to retire to his room shortly after lunch for a little time to himself. Most of his breaks were spent walking around the castle or on brief excursions outside. He wasn't one who sought to meditate by sitting still often."

if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "Suddenly there was a noise, to which the ever vigilant hero immediately responded. His eyes snapped open and quickly surveyed his surroundings. Everything seemed normal, except for...."
    if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "He dove to the side as a shadow shot out from under his bed towards him, iron glinted in the sunlight when the figure passed in front of his window. The assailant's was too slow to respond, missing his target."
    else:
        "He dove to the side as a shadow shot out from under his bed towards him, iron glinted in the sunlight when the figure passed in front of his window. The assailant's was too slow to respond and their blade scored only a grazing hit."
        $ rowanPoisoned = True
else:

    "Rowan stopped, confused, and scanned his bedroom. Did he just hear something ?"
    show bg9 with sshake
    "He barely managed to avoid getting his throat split open as a shadow shot out from under his bed, iron dagger in hand. The cold metal hit his neck, leaving a nasty, but nonlethal gash."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["flavour",], "light_damage")
    $ rowanPoisoned = True


"Rowan rolled away and came up with with his sword. With two quick motions he'd pulled it free from its scabbard and was ready to fight. Now he had a chance to study his opponent, who proved to be a humanoid wrapped in a full body suit of leather armour."
"They were thin and lithe, a little shorter than he was. That suggested either a human woman or an elf, but with the mask he couldn't tell for certain."
"His attacker didn't come at him again, instead they seemed to hesitate and look back and forth in the room. Rowan tensed to launch an attack of his own, but as he began to move forward the other evidently came to a decision and turned to run away."
"The would-be assassin jumped straight into Rowan's window, which shattered under their weight. A curse escaped Rowan's lips when he looked out the window and saw the figure use some kind of magic to hover down and away from the castle towards the forest below."

if helPathChoice == False and rowan_shares_room_with_helayna:
    "But that was the least of his worries."
    ro "Helayna! Are you here?"
    "He started searching the room frantically, tapping his amulet."
    "Jezera! Is Helayna still in the castle? Can you tell me if shes unharmed?"
    je "I- Hold on."
    je "Andras said he saw her in the baths ten minutes ago. What happened?"
    "Thank the gods, so she was safe after all..."
else:

    if avatar.skill_roll("survival", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        "After retrieving his bow from a closet, Rowan took aim at his assailant, and let the arrow fly. He watched with sick satisfaction as it hit the target in the shoulder, only to curse when he realized the shot would not be fatal."
        "Seeing the target leave his range, he lowered his weapon and placed a hand on his necklace."
        $ unwantedGuestShot = True
    else:
        "After retrieving his bow from a closet, he attempted to shoot whoever his attacker was, but they were too far away by then for him to make an accurate shot and the two arrows he loosed flew wide. Rowan lowered the weapon and placed a hand on his necklace."



ro "Someone just tried to attack me in my room. They fled out my window using some kind of levitation magic."

je "This is troubling. That's the second time someone's tried to kill you now. Do you know who wants you dead?"

ro "I was hoping you might be able to tell me. Any chance you or maybe Cliohna could use magic to follow them? I can't exactly track someone who flies."

je "Not unless one of us was there right now or whoever it was decides to stick around and keep using magic. I'm on my way over now, we'll see if there's anything to be done when I arrive."

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    "Rowan nodded, heedless that that wouldn't get sent through the amulet."
    "The only reason the assassin found him, and not his wife, was because Alexia stayed behind to help clean up after lunch. If not for that"
    "He shuddered. Maybe it wasnt such a good idea to let his wife stay with him, but after their prolonged separation hed grown too accustomed to her presence to just send her away now."
    "Fighting down the rising fear over his wife's wellbeing, he looked down over the forest again as the leather clad figure vanished into the trees. This wasn't over yet."
    $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
else:

    "Rowan nodded, heedless that that wouldn't get sent through the amulet. He released the sapphire stone and looked down over the forest again as the leather clad figure vanished into the trees. This wasn't over yet."


if rowanPoisoned == True:
    "And a glance to his wound revealed what he'd feared: the blade had been poisoned."
    $ avatar.take_damage (["poisons",], "heavy_damage")

return







label indarah_s_first_gift:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show indarah neutral at midright with moveinright

ro "Good morning Indarah, it's unusual to see you in the castle."

ind "Also not my usual wake up time. Jezera wanted to meet with me, so here I am."

ro "On your way in or out then?"

ind "Out, but I figured I'd drop by and say hi before I left."

"The dark skinned woman looked away from Rowan, fidgeting for a moment before meeting his gaze again."

ind "I wanted to apologize for being so terse with you when we met, you were just looking out for me in your way. As well as to thank you."

ro "No thank you is needed, our situations are different so it isn't fair to-"

ind "No, I mean for my tavern. Jezera told me you're the one who decides what money gets spent on, so I wanted to thank you for building it for me."

ro "Oh, well, I guess you're welcome. Though honestly I can't claim that I meant for you to get it afterwards."

ind "It doesn't matter."

"She pulled a small charm out of her silks and held it out to Rowan."

ind "You played a part, so I would like you to have this."

"The gift turned out to be a fairly simple copper plate with a symbol carved into it. It wasn't something that the hero immediately recognized but it did seem familiar."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Well thank you for the gift."

ind "It is a gift of fortune, meant to help sailors on voyages. Remember that the magic won't last, but for a time you may find that the world favours you."

"He pocketed the metal piece and gave a warm smile to the woman."

ro "I don't believe that I wished you good fortune yourself, so let me take the opportunity to do so now."

ind "It is appreciated. Good morning to you, hero Rowan."

hide indarah with moveoutright

"She curtsied to him, which Rowan returned with a sweeping bow. Indarah made her way out of the throne room, but came back a moment later."

show indarah neutral at midright with moveinright

ind "When exactly did you learn about the customs of the Dragon's Tail?"

ro "Picked it up during the war. Turns out knowing how to make a good first impression with everyone was a pretty useful trick. I made a point of learning the basics for all Six Realms and for any other races I happened to deal with."

"That got Rowan a nod of both approval and respect."

ind "Now there's something impressive. You should give me a rundown sometime, I think I'll find a use for them."

ro "I'd be happy to."

hide indarah with moveoutright


$ add_effect(MultiEffect("\"Sailor's charm\"", 'pos', (('luck', 2),), 3))
return






label orcish_occupational_savagery:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"As much as he'd wished that he could avoid knowing about this issue, Rowan knew at the back of his mind that he'd eventually have to deal with the orcs in the service of the twins taking advantage of their charges."
"In fact, it was a bit of a blessing that it had taken this long to actually become a problem."
"A report detailing the practise of rape gangs in an occupied village lay on his desk. It was incredibly blase about the event, mentioning it only as an afterthought. However, that detail was the only real one of note in the report."
"Rowan always wished that this simply wouldn't happen, but now that it had he would have to make a decision. If he did nothing, the problem would only get worse. That would mean more stories and more refugees fleeing from the twin's armies, to say nothing of his consciousness."
"However, this was something that orcs expected as a perk when they agreed to join Andras. An official move to stop the practise would greatly upset the orcish troops, even those who weren't even in a position to participate."

os "Is dat all boss?"

menu:
    "Stop the rape gangs":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Send a message to your commander, the rape gangs are to stop immediately."
        os "What?!"
        ro "There will be no raping or violating of any people in our service, is that understood?"
        "The orc's response was to spit on the floor."
        ro "That is an order, soldier."
        "A hand went for his sword, though a fierce and steady gaze from the hero made him pull it back. The tension in his stance remained, however."
        "Satisfied for the moment that a fight wasn't going to start, Rowan wrote an official order and handed it to the messenger. Without saying a word, the soldier snatched up the document and stomped out of the room towards the portal chamber."
        ro "Hah, that isn't going to be the end of this. I'm going to have to follow up to actually get them to stop."
        ro "(And they're going to be fighting me every step of the way....)"

        $ change_morale(-20)
        return
    "Turn a blind eye.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Yes, that's all. You may leave, soldier."
        "He saluted and marched out of the room towards the portal chamber."
        "Rowan only covered his face and offered up a silent prayer for both himself, and those he'd abandoned to the orcs's lusts."



        $ avatar.add_guilt(2)
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        return






label champion_statue_sculpting:




scene bg20 with fade
show skordred neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "What is it, Skordred? Calling me in here is very unusual for you."

"The dwarf continued to work on something at one of the benches, pointedly ignoring the new arrival. Even though he'd been invited, Rowan realized that there wasn't going to be any courtesies extended to him."
"After a moment's wait, the master builder stood up and faced the hero."

sk "You may be one of the sinners who killed the world's proper ruler, but ya are nah a champion of chaos in service to the lords of Bloodmeen."

"Rowan decided not to say anything, preferring not to discuss this topic himself."

sk "For those occupying such a post, I grant the honor of carving their likeness into stone to join the castle's silent guard."

ro "That's fine, you don't need to trouble yourself about making any statues of me."

sk "This act brings great satisfaction to me, it is one of my few joys beyond my duties. I would not have called ya here had I not concluded that I genuinely wished to do it. Even with ya as the subject."

ro "Ah, well, I suppose it would be a bit rude to turn you down. What did you need from me then?"

sk "I require detailed measurements of yar body as well as to record the likeness of yar features. My sculpture shall be as close as possible to yar true appearance."

ro "Alright. Do you want to do that right now?"

sk "Aye. Strip naked and get yar prick erect."

ro "... Wait, what?"

sk "I said, strip! An if ya canna get hard on your own, I'll help you."

menu:
    "Strip naked for Skordred":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump champion_statue_sculpting.skorStrip
    "Don't strip":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Is this really necessary for your sculpture?"
        sk "Ah course, yar cock is of the utmost importance to preserve in stone. Ifin ya cannot let me study yar form naked, then ay can ferget the whole thing."
        menu:
            "Strip for Skordred":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump champion_statue_sculpting.skorStrip
            "Refuse again.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "The answer is no then."
                sk "Then get out of my workshop until yar duties require it."
                return

label champion_statue_sculpting.skorStrip:


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind black
show skordred neutral behind black

"While Rowan began to remove his garments, the dwarf gathered several supplies. These included a workbook, a tape measure, and a sketchpad."

ro "So, you've been doing this for awhile now as a hobby?"

sk "Of a sort."

"The dwarf placed his things on a nearby table, then unrolled the measuring tape."

sk "Hold out yar arms."

"Somewhat reluctantly, the human held his arms out from his body. This revealed his member to the dwarf, though it seemed that Skordred wasn't interested in that yet."
"Instead he measured various parts of Rowan's body, such as the length of his arms, legs, and torso, or the circumference of his waist, chest, and shoulders. There were also some more awkward places than others, such a large number of measurements of his ass."
"Having the grey skinned man so close to his nude form was rather disconcerting for the hero. Even still clothed, there was a very strong sensation of heat coming off of the dwarf, his body no doubt tended to stay at a higher temperature than humans did."
"Those hot rough hands crawling over his body was unsettling, making the situation more intimidating than the smaller man would normally seem. Especially considering the difficulty Skordred sometimes had in reaching what he was meaning to measure."
"All the physical information about the subject, Rowan, was recorded in the notebook. All save those needed of his sex."

scene cg267 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg267
show skordred neutral behind cg267
pause 3

sk "Still not hard I see."

ro "Yeah, I was thinking that- eh?!"

"The dwarf surpised Rowan by starting to move even closer to his crotch."

menu:
    "Allow him to continue.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanGaySex += 1
        jump skordredBJ
    "Stop the dwarf.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Uncomfortable with what he was doing, Rowan made it very clear that he wanted Skordred to back off."
        sk "Fine, get hard by yerself then, but hurry it up."
        "Rowan sheepishly stoked his cock until it stood erect, and the sculptor made all the necessary notes and measurements, before sending a perplexed Rowan on his way."
        return

label skordredBJ:

$ skordred_bj = True

scene cg268 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg268
show skordred neutral behind cg268
pause 3

"Without bothering to wait for Rowan to finish, the dwarf opened his mouth wide and promptly put it around the man's shaft!"

ro "What are you doing?"

"Skodred didn't answer, he just started blowing his subject. Right away Rowan noted the strange sensation of the dwarf's beard pressed against his crotch, then at the rising pleasure from the somewhat blunt methods employed on his shaft."
"There was no finesse, just a practical attempt to get him hard as fast as possible. Starting with several fast tongue licks on an engulfed shaft, switching into a rapid head bob as soon as there was enough firmness to allow it."
"After about half a minute, the dwarf popped back off of Rowan and considered his length. Apparently unsatisfied, he once again dropped his head back down and bobbed again several times. Skodred even took it on himself to deepthroat him, twice."


scene cg269 with fade
show skordred neutral behind cg269
pause 3

"The taller man groaned in pleasure, then in confusion as the shorter one pulled all the way off again."

sk "Good. Ya have a respectable size for a champion of chaos."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind black
show skordred neutral behind black

"He once again extracted his tape measure, then took detailed dimensions of both Rowan's cock and his balls, cupping those orbs in his hot hands for what felt like slightly too long during the process."

sk "Naw I need a pose. Try putting one leg up on that stool and mime pointing your sword forward in challenge."

"Feeling a bit put off from having been brought to the edge, but not pushed over, Rowan tried doing as he was instructed."

sk "Nah, nah, bring your arm higher!"

ro "But that position would leave me open to a surprise attack."

sk "Doesn matter, the important part is the power of the pose. Try putting both feet on the ground with your sword arm down... hey! You're getting soft!"


scene cg268 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg268
show skordred neutral behind cg268
pause 3

"The dwarf rushed forward and dropped his head back down on Rowan's shaft, bringing him back to the edge again."


scene cg269 with fade
show skordred neutral behind cg269
pause 3

sk "Try thinking of our masters, maybe that will keep you hard long enough to finish this."


scene cg269 with fade
pause 3

"Sometime later, and after several more edging blowjobs, Skordred finally settled on a pose he liked. Rowan felt both relieved and incredibly frustrated as the constant edging had made his balls start to feel rather sore."


scene cg268 with fade
pause 3

"The dwarf seemed to sense something like this, so he dropped his head again and deep throated his subject again, burying his thick nose into the bush above the shaft as well as his beard onto the man's balls."
"Finally, the peak of orgasm coming and Rowan was fairly sure he wasn't going to be forced to endure without any longer. Skordred's mouth and throat, hot and wet, rippled around him as thick grey fingers once again cupped and fondled his nuts."
"The man grunted, felt his insides clench, then poured his seed down the dark dwarf's throat in a well needed release. The last hour's work had not made this experience more pleasurable than normal, in fact it did the opposite, but it was incredibly relieving to finally cum."


scene cg268 with sshake
scene cg268 with sshake
scene cg270 with flash
pause 3

"When the last of Rowan's spurts ended, the dwarf let the man's softening shaft slip free of his maw. He looked at that member for several moments silently and face unreadable. Rowan did notice at least one drop of his cum running over the dark one's beard."


scene cg312 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg312
show skordred neutral behind cg312
pause 3

"Abruptly Skordred straightened and grabbed the sketchpad. He directed Rowan to take a seat, then took the other one."

sk "The last thing I need is a sketch of yar face with the proper expression."

ro "Ah, what would that be?"

sk "The one ya were doing for the pose!"

ro "Oh, right. Do you mind if I get dressed for this?"

sk "I won be long, stay where y'are."

ro "Hmm, fine."

scene bg20 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show skordred neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

sk "That'll be all. Ya may leave."

ro "Right, I guess I'll check in when you finish."

sk "That may take some time, I still need to get the right stone to carve after all. However your part is now done."

ro "I see. Farewell Skordred."

"The dwarf declined to say goodbye."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "(Well that just happened. Who'd have thought that before even giving the courtesy of a hello or goodbye, he'd give me a blowjob?)"
return






label cliohna_s_hero_studies:



scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "You wanted to see me, Cliohna?"

cl "Yes, you are quite a remarkable individual. I find it hard to believe that you haven't accomplished all that you did without some magical assistance."

ro "I've been tested for-"

cl "I know. I wish to check for myself, quite thoroughly."
cl "To that end, I require your seed, freshly extracted. Preferably by my hand, but if you are not willing to let me touch you I will accept the result of self pleasure."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Wait, are you asking me for my cum?"

"The woman nodded."

ro "And you're going to give me a handjob to get it?"

"She nodded again."

ro "And there's no hidden cost to this or anything like that?"


cl "Nothing that will last. I may get some pleasure for myself once you're finished, but you need not fear my influence lasting past the hour."

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

cl "At least so long as you do not attempt to leave this room without providing me with your seed to test for magical potential. Just so we're clear, the only choice you have to make is how I will get what I desire."


ro "(Shes not someone used to rejection But as long as I stay sharp, she wont be able to do as she pleases.)"

menu:
    "Agree to the handjob.":
        $ cliohnaHJ = True
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump cliohna_s_hero_studies.cliohnaHJ
    "Masturbate to get the cum she wants.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I'll just get your seed behind that bookcase, is that fine?"
        "The woman sighs, clearly somewhat disappointed but only motions towards a flask on a nearby table."
        cl "That will do. If you would be so kind, please put it in there."
        "The hero nodded and took the flask."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        scene black with fade
        show bg12 with fade
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
        "A couple minutes later he returned and handed the flask to Cliohna. She looked at its contents for a moment, then nodded and waved a hand dismissively to Rowan."
        cl "You may leave now."
        "Knowing it was best not to push or comment on things any further, he simply left while wondering if anything would come of this."
        return

label cliohna_s_hero_studies.cliohnaHJ:

ro "Do whatever you want, I'll bear through it."


"The witch actually smiled at this! She seemed almost pleasantly surprised at his choice."

cl "Wonderful. Kindly extract your male sex from your garments, I will get to work at once."

scene cg186 with fade

show cliohna neutral behind cg186
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg186
pause 3

"The witch wasted no time in grabbing ahold of his shaft the instant he'd taken it out, her long smooth digits soon getting him to full hardness."
"The telltale tingle of magic sent a small jolt through Rowan's body and he could feel himself relaxing immediately afterwards."
"Instincts honed from years of practise took over, pushing against Cliohna's influence over the man's mind. Instead of growing more pliant as she stroked his shaft, Rowan's posture stiffened and he grew more alert under her touch."

cl "Hmm, you're surprisingly resilient to magical influence. I wonder what will happen if I bring things up to a higher level?"

"Suddenly it felt like a mountain was pushing him down. For a moment the man was able to hold out, but the sensation of soft cool fingers gliding over his cock with increasing speed soon knocked a hole in his defences and swept him under the wave of magic."
"It was against the undirected assault on an army trying to break its morale or an enemy spellcaster trying to confuse or frighten that the veteran soldier had learned to resist, not the focused efforts of an undistracted sorceror of Cliohna's caliber."

$ cliohnaResistance = 0
$ cliohnaSubmission = 0

menu:
    "Fight back with all your might!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ cliohnaResistance += 1
        "But it was not like he ever got the chance to practice that stuff. All of his knowledge, he gained in the heat of battle, finding the will and the means to resist when death looked him in the eyes."
        "What was a handjob in comparison?"
        cl "Ah?"
        "Cliohnas eyebrow rose in an expression of delighted surprise, as she felt Rowan's fingers lightly wrap around her wrists. He tried for an iron grip, but with her mental assault still unrelenting, it was the best he could manage. "
        cl "How... Ah. Biting your tongue, Rowan? I see you are no stranger to the classics."
        "He struggled to offer a clever response, but the pressure didnt weaken one bit, threatening to break his mind in half the moment he let his self-control lapse."
        "And her fingers, making their way up and down his shaft, sending pleasant, numbing shocks up his body, werent helping."
        cl "Fascinating. The stronger I push you, the harder your walls become."
        ro "Among Other Things? "
        cl "And you are somehow able to retain enough wit, as low level as it is, to hold a conversation! Youre quite the specimen!"
        cl "Makes me wonder how much further I can take this."
        ro "For science?"
        "His mouth twitched. At least that's what he thought happened. All that teeth grinding made his face hurt. Was he still smiling? He might have. It was impossible to be certain of anything at the moment."
        "But despite that, he had just enough fight in him to narrow his eyes, and issue the sorceress a silent challenge."
        "Try me."
        "In response, Cliohna flashed him a quick smile, and the pressure on his mind finally started to subside."
        cl "Quite stubborn, arent you? I do not know if I should envy or pity your wife."
        "She poked his shaft playfully, the resumed the dance of her fingers. Her touch grew less mechanical, taking on a caring, almost sensual vibe."
        cl "Usually I would not mind playing with you some more, turning this defiant look into one of pure adoration"
        cl "But your sudden resistance has only inflamed my desire to uncover whatever secrets your cum might hold. I propose a truce."
        cl "Stop fighting back and share your cum with me, and in return, maybe later on, if you're strong enough, Ill give you a shot at turning the tables on me?"
        ro "Maybe? Thats all I get?"
        cl "Arent you the hero of men, Rowan Blackwell? Isnt a sliver of a chance all you need to succeed?"
        "Part of him wanted to sneer at her proposal, discard it without a second thought, deny her the damn satisfaction."
        "But he still felt this small, continuous pressure in the back of his mind. A gentle reminder that while Cliohna allowed him the peace of mind for now, she could resume her assault at any moment."
        ro " Maybe it is."
        cl "Paramount decision making Rowan! I can see why both Jezera and the royalty of Rosaria chose to put their fate in your hands."
        "He gritted his teeth. Her caresses increasing in intensity, her fingers still only gently brushing against his skins, but her magic-"
        ro "A-ah!"
        "Her magic kept sending small, pleasant shocks up his shaft. He wanted to resist her further, but he had to concede he was at his limit."
        "With a wave of her free hand, a small flask sitting on the nearby table floated over to them, and Cliohna got it ready to receive his seed."
        scene cg186 with sshake
        show cg186 with sshake
        show cg187 with flash
        "He reached his peak and leaned backwards, as ropes of cum sprayed out into the waiting flask. The sorceress flashed him a satisfied grin, not at all dismayed by his earlier resistance."
        scene bg12 with fade
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        ro "How about you start with a taste test?"
        cl "Now now Rowan, this was all in the name of science. Please do not ascribe to it any sexual undertones. "
        cl "You can leave now, I shall contact you once I have the results ready."
        ro "... Right. Glad to be of assistance. "
        return
    "Cliohna proves too powerful to resist.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ cliohnaSubmission += 1
        "Rowan felt dazed. He couldn't help but relax under the witch's grip and enjoy the sensation of her stroking his shaft. Up and down, smooth and enjoyable. A groan of pleasure escaped his lips."
        cl "Even with my full weight behind it you managed to hold back for an instant. There can be no question that there is something special about you, hero of men."
        "She continued to muse out loud above him, but Rowan hardly paid any attention. No commands had been given, so he simply waited and enjoyed her ministrations on him. Stroke by stroke, fingers continuing to bring him closer and closer."
        "With a wave of her free hand, a small flask sitting on the nearby table floated over to Cliohna, which she pressed against the head of Rowan's cock in preperation to collect his seed. At the same time, a new sensation spread through him. Some other magic?"
        cl "Now cum for me, Rowan. If you would be so kind."
        scene cg186 with sshake
        show cg186 with sshake
        show cg187 with flash

        show cliohna neutral behind cg187
        pause 3
        "An order had been received, the man would obey. Instantly he reached his peak and leaned backwards slightly as ropes of cum sprayed out into the waiting flask. He spurted a couple more times, then once again resumed his relaxed pose, waiting for another command."
        cl "Very good. Seems to be about a normal orgasm for a human man, though that was as expected."
        scene black with fade
        show cliohna neutral behind black
        "The witch replaced the flask on the table in some sort of apparatus, then pulled Rowan in front of her at the table. She pushed down on his head, directing him to kneel on the ground, leaving his head at the height of her groin."
        "There was a soft click as the band of strange material covering Cliohna's womanly parts fell to the side. Whether by the act of stroking him or controlling him, it seemed that the witch had grown aroused as moisture glistened on her parted folds."
        cl "Use your tongue to pleasure me while I work on your seed."
        "Rowan hesitated for an instant, the desire to do as he was told clashing with a part of his mind that was struggling to regain control."
        cl "Now."
        scene cg80 with fade
        show cliohna neutral behind cg80
        pause 3
        "A blast of magic against his mind forced the man back into compliance and he opened his mouth to lick the lips of Cliohna's labia."
        cl "Ghmm, you're just full of surprises. Perhaps you'll be able to give me one more?"
        "As he'd been instructed, Rowan licked and licked. He traced up and down the sides of her sex, then plunged into its depths. Drinking deeply of her fluids and coaxing more of them forth with each motion."
        "Rowan continued to eat the woman out, but with each passing moment he felt his faculties grow more and more under his own control again."
        "Cliohna was both powerful and skilled, but she made the mistake of underestimating him. Indulging herself in his caress, her focus wavered, and her spell loss some of its intensity. If he could keep it up "
        cl "Ooooh, yes Rowan, yes! Just like that!"
        "The normally calm and disdainful witch was now breathing heavily, shuddering occasionally as his tongue brought her closer and closer to orgasm."
        cl "Deeper, deeper!"
        "A final tremor rushed through her body and the witch let out a soft moan. Cliohna's passage rippled and squeezed in time with her peak, and the spell around his mind shattered."
        cl "Good, stop. You may- oh?"
        scene bg12 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
        "Rowan emerged from under the table as well, straightening up and looking at the woman he'd just eaten out. The two studied one another for a moment before Cliohna broke the silence."
        cl "You've thrown off my control, haven't you?"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Arms spread wide and a shrug of the shoulders was the hero's response."
        cl "Interesting. We shall see if that's an indication of hidden talent. You may leave now."
        "Knowing it was best not to push or comment on things any further, he simply left while wondering if anything would come of this."
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('a_caged_mess', triggers="week_end", depends=('delf_dipping',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('goblin_twin_double', triggers="week_end", conditions=('society_type == "feudalism"',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('demon_bastards', triggers="week_end", conditions=('xzaratlFinaleSeen == False',), depends=('xzaratl_s_advances',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg23")
    event('xzaratl_virility', triggers="week_end", conditions=('abandondedPregnancyAspirations == False',), depends=('demon_bastards', 'alexia_potion_stealing',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg23")
    event('dead_orc_lord', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 12',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)



label a_caged_mess:

scene bg25 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft


"The breeding pits never smelled any better no matter how many times Rowan ventured down into the castle's depths. It was a musty stench; the sour tang invaded his nostrils as Rowan searched through the pits for the small beastmaster."
"He would have to make sure the staff down here was adequate when it came to cleaning the cages. He knew the breeding pits were overwhelmed as it was, and it appeared the cages were suffering for it."
"Knowing Draith, he probably wasn't happy about the state of cleanliness either. He cared for these creatures more than anyone Rowan knew. Seeing them in any state of disarray would no doubt trouble the beastmaster."
"Rowan made a mental note to himself of the state of the pits as he turned the corner, the dark elf coming into view."
"Draith was in the midst of training one of the many beasts, his whip gripped securely in his palm as he circled one of the Driders. It was a new one, smaller than the others Rowan usually brought in. He recognized the runt of the litter, its eyes roving around the cage with fresh panic."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "Rowan was not usually here to witness Draith's training methods, but as he watched the dark elf instruct the Drider, he found himself amused by the scene."
else:

    "Rowan was not usually here to witness Draith's training methods, but as he watched the dark elf instruct the Drider, a sense of admiration swelled in his chest. "

"Draith was not cruel to the creature, no matter how new and disobedient it was-- and that was often. Rowan winced as the Drider hissed and made a step to attack the beastmaster, but before Rowan could reach his sword, Draith lashed his whip out in warning."
"It barely caught against the Drider's leg, but it was enough to force it into submission."

ro "Impressive."


show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

"Draith started at the sound of Rowan's voice. When he glanced back with a smile, the Drider took its opportunity to leap toward him."

dra "Hello, sir--"

"Before Rowan could get a warning past his lips, Draith lashed his whip again, drawing the Drider back. He {i}tsk'd{/i} at the creature with pity."



dra "You're a stubborn one, aren't you?"

"With a sigh, Draith hooked the whip against his hip and ducked out of the cage. The Drider hissed at him, but once the lock was in place, Rowan felt he could relax."

ro "Are they all like that when you first start?"

show draith happy at midright with dissolve

"Draith gave him a wry smile."

dra "Sometimes. This one is tougher than most But she has a lot of scars. Whoever caused those caused more damage than physical."

show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

dra "I hate to see them in pain like that"

"The elf sighed, disheartened. Rowan could see the hurt it caused him to see even a gruesome beast like a Drider suffering."

show draith happy at midright with dissolve

"Just as quickly though, Draith perked up."

dra "Ah, but was there something you came here for, sir?"

if rowan_draith_sex:
    "Rowan could see the eagerness on the man's face, and the memory of his last time here in the pits flashed through his mind. Based on the tinge of purple on Draith's face, Rowan assumed the elf was thinking the same thing."
    "Alas, that is not why he came here."

ro "Yes, actually. I came to see how much food you need down here for the month. I didn't receive your usual report."

show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

"Recognition and shame colored Draith's face. He grimaced, running a hand through his hair."

dra "Right. The report."
dra "I'm so sorry, sir. I've been so busy, I didn't get a chance"

"Draith glanced around the cages, and Rowan could tell he was mentally calculating the time it would take to continue training the creatures, clean up the pits, {i}and{/i} come up with everything they needed down here, plus the time it would take to deliver that report back to Rowan's office."
"It was a lot of work for one person to do by themselves."

dra "I'll have it ready by tonight. I'm sorry for the delay."

ro "It's fine. I just need it by tomorrow night, so whenever you get a chance."

if rowan_draith_sex:
    "The dark elf smiled shyly up at him and nodded, comforted by his words. Rowan took the moment to admire the plumpness of the man's lips, remembering just how sweet his tongue had tasted against his. How smooth his body felt under his hands"
else:

    "Draith nodded in relief. The extra time was appreciated, Rowan could tell."

dra "Is there anything else I can do for you, sir?"

menu:
    "Have sex." if rowan_draith_sex:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('draith', 3)
        jump cagedMessSex
    "Observe Training.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('draith', 3)
        "Rowan glanced back at the feisty Drider. He still had a few minutes to spare, and the hero was curious to see just how effective Draith's training was."
        ro "Actually, I was hoping to see a little more of their training. Would you mind?"
        dra "Not at all, sir."
        "Draith beamed before jumping back into his session with the Drider."
        "The beast was not friendly, but it wasn't as wild and violent as Rowan had expected. He could only assume that was due to Draith's teaching."
        "Rowan watched as Draith instructed the Drider to sit, heel, lay down, and speak. They were very basic commands, but the Drider seemed reluctant-- no, outright refused-- to cooperate. Rowan saw that it was not just a test of getting the Drider to perform the actions, but to make it willing to learn as well."
        "Draith was patient, coaxing the creature and then tossing a treat its way when it obeyed his orders."
        "Once he was satisfied with the beast's progress, Draith led the Drider back to its cage."
        ro "That was impressive. I'm not sure I would have had the patience you do."
        dra "It's not easy, but they're learning. It's harder some days than others."
        ro "It's good we have you aboard, regardless. I trust our beasts are in fine hands."
        "Draith grinned and looked away, seemingly unsure how to take the compliment."
        "Rowan waved goodbye to the beastmaster before returning to his office. There was still work to be done on both their ends."
        return
    "Return to work":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(1)
        $ change_relation('draith', -3)
        if rowan_draith_sex:
            "Briefly, Rowan considered the heated moment of passion he and the dark elf shared last time he wandered down into the pits, but just as quickly pushed the thought away."
            "He wasn't sure what came over him last time. Something about the elf was pleasurable, both to look at and to have."
            "But if Draith didn't have the time to clean up the pits, he certainly didn't have a free moment for sex."
        else:
            "Rowan wrinkled his nose as the thick stench of grime wafted his way. "
        ro "Yes, I would like you to clean up these cages. They reek."
        "Draith frowned, looking back at the empty, unused cages."
        dra "O-Of course. Yes, sir."
        if rowan_draith_sex:
            "Rowan waved goodbye to the attractive dark elf, glancing once at the pleasant sight of his ass before returning to his office."
        else:
            "Rowan waved goodbye to the dark elf, grimacing at the cages as he made his way out of the breeding pits."
        return

label cagedMessSex:

"Well since he was here, Rowan may as well make use of the extra time. He smirked, his eyes roving over the delicious curves of the supple man's pale skin."

ro "I can think of a few things, actually."

"Rowan rested his palms against Draith's slender waist and pulled him flush against his chest. The elf's eyes widened, the blush taking a stronger hold over his face."

ro "When are you going to clean up these cages?"

dra "Sometime tonight."

ro "Good. Then you won't mind if we use one now."

"Draith shook his head, an eager glint in his eyes. Rowan pressed his lips hard against his, sucking on the soft curve of the elf's bottom lip. Draith moaned, his trembling hands clutching tightly onto Rowan's shirt."
"Memories of their last endeavour poured through Rowan's mind, heat building up in his hardening cock. Draith was so small, so soft, compared to the other men he'd come across."
"It made him want to tear the elf in two."
"Rowan's hands roamed down, over the curve of his back and planted his palms firmly on Draith's buttocks, giving the soft flesh a squeeze. The elf bit back a whimper, arching toward him."
"One touch and the beastmaster was ready to give it all away."

dra "Should I get the oil?"

"The man smirked at him, something coming to mind."

ro "I've got a better idea."

"Draith got into an easy position, his pert ass raised high in the air as he arched downward. Once his cock was free, Draith rested his head in his arms, moaning softly under his breath as Rowan's hands roamed across his ass and thighs."
"Rowan pressed kisses across Draith's back, earning a shudder from the elf when his teeth grazed his hip bone."

scene cg1073 with fade

show draith happy behind cg1073
show rowan necklace happy behind cg1073
pause 3

"Working his way downward, he knelt behind the elf and began exploring the twink's asshole with his tongue, drawing a shudder from his lithe body."

dra "Ohhhh... sir... what are you...."

ro "Shhh."

"Rowan continued his assault, while grabbing Draith's cock and starting to work it in tandem with his oral ministrations, reducing the dark elf to submissive moans at the mercy of the double assault."
"Precum glistened on the head of his cock, and he gripped the cage for support. The human continued to work the shaft and tongue away until he was happy the hole was suficiently wet to take his fat dick."
"Rowan pulled himself out from his own trousers and spit on his hand to lubricate his own erection. Draith glanced back, biting down on his lip when he took in the sight of Rowan's large shaft."
"Once the oil was thoroughly applied, Rowan leaned forward and humped Draith's buttox, his cock stiff and ready for insertion."
"Draith was not quite ready, however. Rowan delighted in the tightness of the elf's asshole as he ground against it, each movement widening it further."

dra "G-Go slow Careful, please, sir"

scene cg1074 with fade

show draith happy behind cg1074
show rowan necklace happy behind cg1074
pause 3

"Draith panted out the words, his fingers curling against the hard stone floor. Rowan eased Draith's tight hole with a few fingers, pumping in and out until he felt the man was ready for his cock."
"Rowan pushed himself inside slowly, earning a pleased cry from the elf. Rowan further surged inside of him, his cock pressing deeper. Deeper. Deeper."

dra "O-Ooohh"

"Draith bit down on his arm as he whimpered. Rowan's fingers dug into the slender man's hips as he pushed in and out at a steady rhythm."
"Draith's reached down to stroke his own cock, occasionally reaching back to touch his own ass or the base of Rowan's shaft. The sight excited Rowan, and he rocked against the elf harder."
"Draith begged and pleaded through his little pants and whimpers, his little cock twitching every time Rowan followed through. Rowan pressed close to bite down along the elf's shoulders and back, enjoying the bloom of purple on his skin wherever the bites left a mark."

"He bit further, up his shoulders, along his neck. Draith leaned his head to the side, giving Rowan better access to his skin."

scene cg1075 with fade

show draith happy behind cg1075
show rowan necklace happy behind cg1075
pause 3


"The elf gasped as Rowan pounded inside his taut hole, a stream of white cum pouring out over the stone floor."

dra "Puh-Please, sir Fill me up!"

"Draith wiggled his ass against him, rubbing against Rowan's balls. Rowan grunted in pleasure, his hips jerking hard against the elf's soft rear."

show cg1075 with sshake
show cg1075 with sshake
show cg1076 with flash
pause 3

"He tried to hold it in-- he wanted to keep going, to make Draith cum a second time-- but the sight of Draith panting and whining naked underneath him was too much. Hot cum released from his sac, pouring out into Draith's waiting hole."
"Rowan humped the elf a little further until he was empty."

scene bg25 with fade

show draith happy behind bg25

"After a few moments of silence, Rowan finally stood up and cleaned himself up. Draith remained on the floor, a relaxed smile on his face."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan began to leave the cage but stopped, looking back down at the mess they made."

ro "Make sure this is cleaned up the next time I'm here."

"Draith beamed, excited by what Rowan's next visit could entail. Rowan saw the elf's cock twitch in anticipation."

dra "Yes, sir!"

return





label goblin_twin_double:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"There was a knock at the door."

ro "Enter."

"A maid entered the room, then gave a short curtsey. She was followed by four more, two carrying a trunk, the third a wooden stand, and the final one held a single tall stool."

maid "Mistress has sent us to prepare for the lady's fitting."

ro " In my office?"

maid "Yes, mistress insisted."

"Well it certainly was not unusual for Jezera to impose... frequently. The demoness bastard herself would insist that he stay here while this went on too, not that Rowan really wanted to move everything out to keep working anyway."

if week > 24:
    "Liurial would be gone for most of the day and he had a lot to do in her absence."

ro "Very well, get to it."

"They placed their burdens in the center of the room, then extracted a large noblewoman's dress from the trunk. It was a Rosarian style, the sort of attire typically worn by ladies to balls or weddings."
"They put the entire affair on the rack, lined up for a group bow, and took their leave. It had not even been two minutes since the first had entered."

ro "Guess the lady will be by later then."
ro "(I should keep working while I still can.)"

scene black with fade
pause 2

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Perhaps an hour later Rowan became aware in the back of his mind that there were a lot of excited women chatting outside his office. It wasn't enough to draw his attention away from his work until the door suddenly opened and Jezera surrounded by three goblin women piled inside."

show jezera happy at midleft with moveinleft
show clamin happy at edgeleft with moveinleft

je "Wonderful, it would seem everything is in order for you. What do you think, my lady?"

"Rowan watched the goblins circle around the dress for a moment before speaking up. Cla-Min was unmistakable, the other two were her sisters Cla-Tre and Cla-Owi. He recognized the twins from the dinner."

ro "After the staff came by I wasn't expecting a business deal like this."

show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve

je "Rowan! You insult us! This is no deal, it is a gift for our new noble lady Cla-Min."

show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve

"He could only stare on incredulously. A dress like that? Evidently he wasn't the only one."

clatre "This is what we have to work with?!"

claowi "Empress, I wouldn't call this a 'little' adjustment."

"However, the one who was receiving the gift had a very different reaction."

cla "Thank you so much your majesty, it's beautiful!"

show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

"Jezera beamed then surveyed the room with a triumphant grin on her face."

je "I'm so happy to hear, you, like my gift. Please make use of this room for your tailoring needs until you have finished your adjustments. If you need any supplies or tools, do not hesitate to ask Rowan and he'll get what you need."

hide jezera with moveoutleft

"Without another word the half-demon slipped back out the door and closed it behind her."

clatre "This is going to take days! You know how much work we'll lose in that time?"

claowi "Sis, what is wrong with you?"

cla "Don't be like that girls."

hide clamin with dissolve

"Ignoring the other goblins, Cla-Min promptly stripped her clothes off then and there and clambered up onto the stool with an expectant look on her face."

show clamin happy behind bg6

cla "Let's get to work. The sooner you start, the sooner we finish."

"The twins exchanged a double take of the dress, Min on the stool, each other, and finally eyed up Rowan. A few whispers were exchanged before they saddled up to the man. Together they looked up at him, Owi doing her best doe eyes while Tre licked her lips seductively."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "(Uh oh, what do you want with me?)"

clatre "We could really use your help here, big hero."

claowi "Yeah, sis is in one of her moods."

"The two kept their voices low, while they stood on either side of his chair."

clatre "There's no way two short girls like us can work on that dress alone."

claowi "You're a nice tall man who could. And we'd owe you a big favour if you help out."

"The two pressed in against him, while puffing their sizable chests out."

clatre "A big big double double favour!"

claowi "Oh! Yeah, yes. We do the best chestwork."

menu:
    "Take up their offer of a 'favour'":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump goblinDressFitting
    "Help them find some stepladders.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I have a better idea."
        scene black with fade
        pause 1
        scene bg6 with fade
        show clamin happy behind bg6
        clatre "Fourteen."
        claowi "Okay, that's half the other side."
        clatre "Good."
        "Rowan mostly tuned them out as he kept working, only occasionally being distracted by the often naked woman receiving measurements and trying out various parts of her new dress in front of him."
        "Her younger sisters fussed about her dutifully on the stepladders that Rowan had found for them. They were slightly disappointed he hadn't decided to help them personally, but Rowan had a lot of work to do and this way he'd get it done even after his office takeover."
        cla "You'd think it wouldn't be so tight when you're half the dress size. Hey Rowan, does this push my breasts up too much?"
        "Get most of the work done anyway."
        return

label goblinDressFitting:

scene cg1085 with fade
pause 1
show cg1086 with dissolve
pause 1
show cg1087 with dissolve
pause 1
show cg1088 with dissolve
pause 1
show cg1089 with dissolve
pause 2
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg1089
show clamin neutral behind cg1089


"Rowan put his papers down and stood up."

ro "Alright, what do you need me to do?"

"The two squealed slightly in excitement and wrapped their arms around his waist."

clatre "Thank you so much!"
claowi "Yes, thank you!"

cla "What are you two doing, hurry up already!"

claowi "Coming sis!"

"While one sister ran off, the other lingered just a second longer to give a smoldering smile and wink."

clatre "Don't worry big guy, you won't regret this."

"Rowan wasn't sure if he was already regretting this or not."

claowi "Now elbow height. Lift your arm Cla-Min."

clatre "And Rowan you lay that attachment, yes up there. Now put the tape next to it."

ro "Here?"

clatre "No, up a bit."

ro "Right."

"They'd been at it for awhile now. Measuring and marking all sorts of different parts of the dress so it could be refitted for Cla-Min."
"The routine was first to put the dress on, adjusting the oversized thing to where it would properly fit, then use the measuring tape to figure out how much material needed to be removed. Finally put some pins in to mark things and move on to the next part. There was a lot to do."
"On the other hand, most of the time Cla-Min's chest was totally exposed right in front of his face."

cla "Steady there. Here, lean against me."

"Not only were none of the goblins troubled by the lack of personal space, they actively looked for opportunities to press against Rowan while he worked. By human standards all three sisters were very well endowed."

ro "(How big are goblins on average?)"

show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve

"There was a sudden sharp prick in his backside!"

ro "Ow!"

"Cla-Tre winked at him and held up one of her long needles, which he took."

clatre "Don't get too distracted, big guy, we do actually want to finish here."

claowi "Five centimeters in from the elbow."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Okay."

"He put the pin in and Cla-Owi checked the tape one more time."

claowi "Great. Next the cuff."

"Rowan sighed slightly and started messing around with the sleeve with Cla-Min to get the wrist onto her wrist. A pair of mounds that were growing rather familiar pressed right against his groin. Soft whispering came up from the site."

clatre "Hey, remember there's an extra special double double favor coming at the end. We'll get through this."

"She flicked her pink hair over her shoulder and pressed her breasts even harder against his trousers with an eager grin."

cla "Cla-Tre! Stop flirting with Rowan for one damn minute so we can sort out this sleeve!"

"Tre jerked back in surprise and looked over at her older sister impishly, then pointedly took a step away from Rowan. For all the world Cla-Min looked like a schoolteacher reprimanding a misbehaving student."

clatre "Sorry Cla-Min."

" Just before returning to work, Rowan noticed that the third sister was barely suppressing laughter."


scene black with fade
pause 2
scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show clamin happy at midleft with dissolve

"Ultimately things went fairly smoothly and Rowan hardly noticed the passage of time. He was a bit surprised when Cla-Owi announced that they'd finished."

cla "Thank you so much for your help Rowan. I can't wait until you get to see me in the finished dress."

ro "So you're not going to keep using my office for the tailoring?"

clatre "No, it'll be a lot easier if we take the dress back to our wagon."

claowi "There's a lot more there we'd have to bring in to do the work here."

"It was a few minutes after they'd taken the last measurement. Everything was back on the stand and Cla-Min had put her regular clothes back on."

cla "There won't be any problems, right girls?"

clatre "Mostly no."

cla "Mostly?"

claowi "Well the chest..."

show clamin annoyed at midleft with dissolve

"A dark look crossed the goblin's face."

cla "Yes, the one thing that's way too tight."

claowi "We can take material out no problem but adding it in... not so much."

cla "If only we could move some of that around. Ugh, well if I have to bear it I will."

clatre "Actually we could take the chest out."

ro "Wait, take it out? As in, no chest at all?"

clatre "Totally! Goblins go barechested all the time, it wouldn't be odd at all!"

"On queue, the twins popped their breasts out of their tops and hopped once together."

ro "I don't think that would go over well in most noble parties I've seen."

"Owi blushed a deep green as she fixed her blouse, but Tre remained upbeat and pleased with herself."

cla "Nor is it true. Tell me what you're actually thinking Tre."

"Tre stuck her tongue at her sister, however the matriarch was back and she was not in the mood to put up with nonsense. The troublemaker heaved an exaggerated sigh as she pulled her top back up, then apologized."

clatre "Sorry. I was thinking that we could take the chest out and replace it with material from somewhere else."

claowi "Uh, Tre, none of these cuts are going to be enough for that."

clatre "We're cutting from two sleeves, we can stitch those together without it looking terrible."

claowi "Hmm. Yeah, that might work."

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"Cla-Min clapped her hands together."

cla "Excellent, then problem solved. I believe that's everything we needed here. Thank you very much for letting us use you and your office Rowan. We'll get everything cleaned out and discuss compensation for service and space."

claowi "You shouldn't trouble yourself Cla-Min."

clatre "Yeah, we'll take care of everything, you get back to the caravan. I think... "

"The twins exchanged a look."

claowi "Bow?"

clatre "Yeah, Bow said he wanted you back as soon as you were done."

claowi "We don't need you here anymore, so we'll take care of cleanup and repaying Rowan while you help Bow at the caravan."

"Cla-Min's expression didn't change an inch. Though her next sentence did come far more dragged out."

cla "Very well. I'll leave Rowan in your 'very' capable hands."

hide clamin with moveoutleft

"She nodded once to Rowan and left the room."
"No sooner had Cla-Min left the room and Cla-Tre was straight back to her seductress ways. She threw her arms around Rowan's waist and rubbed her face against him, urging a little excitement."

clatre "Thank you sooo much for your help, you big sneaky sexy man."

"Only a beat behind her sister, Cla-Owi wrapped her arms around Rowan's back and rested her head in the small of his back."

claowi "So good, so nice."

"Both of them pressed their breasts hard against Rowan's legs."

claowi "We promised you a big double double favor, now it's time to pay it! Ready, Owi?"

clatre "Ready, Tre."

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show rowan necklace aroused behind cg1090
pause 3

"Rather than pulling their tops down, the two sisters lifted them up. Slowly pulling the cloth up and over their heads to let their breasts drop with a satisfying bounce to them."
"Rowan smiled in approval and started working at his belt, only to be stopped by Owi."

claowi "Don't trouble yourself, let us take care of you."

ro "Hmm, well I think I can leave myself in your 'very' capable hands for now."

"Rowan sat back on the dress trunk to let the girls work. They busied themselves first with his shoes, taking them off fast and efficiently. Then giving both feet a firm rub. It was obvious they were good with their fingers."
"Next came the belt and peeling down his pants. It didn't take long, but even if it had Rowan had plenty of entertainment in the form of ogling the two topless women before him."
"Tre took full advantage of the gawking and pressed herself against him with every opportunity. On the other hand Owi had developed quite the deep blush and squirmed a bit under his gaze. Rowan used a finger to lift her chin and meet his gaze so he could give her a reassuring smile."
"Her eyes darted in all directions, but kept coming back to his."

clatre "Looks like someone's enjoying this."

claowi "Tre, please don't tease me."

"The show was effective. By the time they had fully depantsed Rowan he was rock hard and ready for their attention. Both kneeled down on either side of him and pressed their breasts together with their arms to push them forwards."
"Then they leaned in and wrapped him up in their tit-flesh. It felt amazing having these two around him. Even better when they started rocking forwards and back. As they started to get into it Rowan leaned backwards and relaxed into their motions."

claowi "Hah, yes."

ro "Isn't that my line? Hnn..."

"Owi's blush deepened even more and she bit her lip to stifle further comment. On the other hand Tre was all smiles as she leered at Rowan."

clatre "Cla tits are the best, aren't they? Definitely worth the trouble we put you through, I bet."

ro "Your family certainly is blessed. You've got most human women beat when it comes to size."

"She winked at him and used a finger to draw circles about the glans sticking out of her green flesh."

clatre "Enjoy, you earned it."

claowi "Uh huh."

"Tre was knocked slightly off balance when her sister started pushing forwards harder, but quickly moved to match the movements. The sensations on Rowan's member were doubled and he groaned appreciatively."

ro "Well you two are doing a good job at making it enjoyable. How often do you give double double favors?"

"The two glanced at one another and Rowan realized what he'd just said."

ro "You know what, never-"

claowi "Just you, actually."

clatre " You're special. You're Rowan, the hero!"

claowi "The man who'll join the clan..."

"That again."

ro "I haven't heard of humans joining goblin clans before, are double favors part of the process?"

claowi "Yes! Yes! So many double double favors when you join our clan, right Tre?"

"This time it was Tre's turn to be caught off guard."

clatre "Of... course?"

"Rowan was about to say something else, but decided not to and just enjoy the sensation of bouncing and rolling around the bountiful breasts before him. It hadn't been a lie. They really were good at 'chestwork'."
"However, now he was approaching his peak."
"There was no relaxing anymore, no holding back. He put a hand on either shoulder of the twins and started bucking his hips against their movements. The change was obvious to them. Owi rocked harder as Tre planted a wet kiss on his member."


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show cg1091 with sshake
scene cg1092 with flash
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg1092
pause 3

"A moment later a shudder ran through the sisters as he erupted over their combined tits. Tre pulled her head back but kept her breasts firmly against her sisters."
"Owi didn't, and got some of Rowan's seed on her head. The rest covered their joined chests, with the shaft kept firmly between."

ro "Hah, amazing. I definitely enjoyed that. Your hands and chests make compelling arguments for giving favours."

claowi "Thank you so much! I practice a lot when I'm... uh..."

"Once more Owi looked away in embarrassment and busied herself with cleaning off her face."

clatre "Good to know. If we need any help with more big jobs, we know just who we can hire with our double double favour!"

ro "Depends on the job."

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show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan started redressing himself while the sisters cleaned themselves off. He stood up and glanced down at the chest he'd been sitting on. It had taken two human maids to bring that in here."

ro "Do you need a hand with this? It might be a bit big for you two. No favour needed."

claowi "Oh don't trouble yourself, we can-"

clatre "No Owi, we aren't bringing that all the way to the wagon on our own."

claowi "But... but..."

"She stumbled at her words for a moment, but couldn't seem to come up with an actual objection."

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"A few minutes later the three of them had hauled the chest with the dress in it to the goblin wagons. It was quite manageable between the three of them, but Rowan was surprised at how much trouble Owi seemed to be having."
"When they got to the wagon and put the chest in, he saw his answer. While pushing their burden further in, Rowan got a good view of both sister's backsides. Turns out Owi was rather wet downstairs after their double favour."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "(Well that's interesting.)"

return





label demon_bastards:

scene black with fade

if serveChoice == 4:
    "Easier said than done, especially when the people you were working with actively sabotaged your efforts. Be it out of spite or shortsightedness, he couldnt say."
    "It didnt matter. What mattered was that Rowan needed leverage and information on the twins. He already had a subject he needed insight on - and someone he could pry the info from."
else:

    "The vile artifact weighted down Rowans neck neck like an anchor, and the hero cursed it a hundredth time today."
    "But try as he might, there was little he could with it, and little he could do about it. And if he was to be honest with himself - little he could do {i}without{/i} it. It was a mistake to arrive at the castle knowing so little. He would not repeat it."
    "Gathering information - all kinds of it - was step one. He already had a subject he needed insight on - and someone he could pry the info from."

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show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve


"As discreetly as possible, given he had yet to confirm Xzaratls true motives. Luckily for him, a simple stroll around the castle made them witness three ongoing succubi romance, with at least one love triangle. That was enough to get the conversation going."

ro "Is this going to be a problem, Xzaratl? Your cubi seducing everything that walks in a miles radius?"

xz "I wondered that myself, once."

"The succubus touched his arm gently, and sent him a dazzling smile."



xz "My eye is on you and Alexia only, gallant Rowan. Always will be."
xz "But as far as my sisters go Ah, well, surely you understand - the castle is just {i}full{/i} of wonderful people! People full of passions and aspirations! "
xz "Many of my kin love that in a mortal, and would gladly share in their excitement, then see it diminished. So If youre worried nothing will get done, you should be at ease. "
xz "If anything, I believe that having a friendly demon hanging from your shoulder can be {i}quite{/i} the motivator to many. "

if RowanXzaratlInfluence < 1:
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "She had yet to let go of him, and her close proximity made him all too aware of the subtle, sweet scent that always surrounded her. He thought of finding a way to push her off without a fuss, but they had yet to breach the topic that was of actual interest to him."

elif RowanXzaratlInfluence > 4:
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "She had yet to let go of him, and her close proximity made him all too aware of the subtle, sweet scent that always surrounded her. He took a deep breath, and took a long moment to relish it."
else:

    "She had yet to let go of him, and her close proximity made him all too aware of the subtle, sweet scent that always surrounded her. He ignored it, not wanting to cause a fuss before they breach the topic that was of actual interest to him. "

ro " I suppose. Its a viewpoint I have not considered before."

xz "Youre welcome. I enjoy expanding your horizons."

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ro "But what of all the- excuse my bluntness- unprotected sex going around?"

xz "I suppose it might keep the maids a little busy-"

ro "Its not about that."

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ro "Xzaratl, I always try to plan ahead. And I want to know - how concerned should I be about any new half-demons appearing in the castle? The twins alone are a handful."

show xzaratl concerned at midright with dissolve
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"The cubi mistress grew silent. Rowan eyed her curiously, and was surprised to find an almost pained expression on her face."

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xz "Oh, Rowan! None, I fear."
xz "You must know all demons are born of Kharos will. We do not sire children among each other. And for us to sire a child with a mortal "

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xz "Its a miracle that happens once a decade, at best, and only to demons of exceptional power. I met one such child in the past, sixty years ago. Heard of maybe a dozen more across centuries."
xz "And never of twins. At least not before Jezzy and Andras."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"{b}That{/b} was what he was looking for. Anything about the twins background was priceless - the demon bastards guarded their secrets too well."

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 2:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "But seeing Xzaratls pained expression, and hearing the longing in her voice He felt almost guilty about prodding her of all people for information. But it needed to be done. "

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ro "Sixty years ago So were they also a child of a Demon Lord? "

xz "I believe so. She walked a lonely road Rowan - never found an equal to share her ambitions with. Never found anyone she would deem worthy of standing by her side. She never thought it a problem - and I couldnt agree with that."



xz "It is better to have someone who supports you in all things, someone you can confide in, someone who helps you relax after a hard day, and who never judges you. Life is sweeter with someone like that by your side."

show xzaratl concerned at midright with dissolve

xz "And yet she would never allow anyone this close to her. In the end, hers is a truly sad tale. One I do not enjoy telling. "

ro " I see."

"He found himself nodding along. That didnt sound that different from the demon bastards he knew."

ro "So what does it take for a Demon Lord to actually sire a child? Is it only a matter of chance? Or is magic involved?"

show xzaratl aroused at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"He felt her touch his arm. When he looked at her again, the small smile returned, as did the sparkle in her eye. His nose tickled. "

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xz "Its a matter of love."

ro "Xzaratl, I dont- "

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

xz "It is!"

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show xzaratl concerned at midright with dissolve

xz "Oh, gallant Rowan! Our worlds are so different!"

show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve

xz "To be allowed to be part of yours - to be here on Solanse, to be allowed to explore it, to enrich it! - opened my eyes in ways you cannot imagine! It was the greatest joy of my life, and I celebrate it with every breath I take."
xz "And I know it in my heart that each and every single one of Karnas lovers thought the same. To be part of his world - to carry his child - to be bred by him! - was a joy like no other."
xz "I guarantee you, gallant Rowan. The day the twins mother discovered she was pregnant with the twins was the happiest day of her life. "

"Xzaratl bit her lip, her cheeks flushed, and Rowan couldnt not notice how her hand crept down to her crotch, even as she talked to him."

xz "Aaaah, one day Maybe one day, Ill know that joy myself. But for now"

show xzaratl aroused at midright with dissolve

xz "I would be content in introducing Alexia to it."

if unlockFertilityTreatment == True:
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan blinked, wondering if the cubi mistress somehow overheard his conversation with Alexia on the matter, or if it was mere coincidence."
else:

    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan blinked, wondering where did {i}that{/i} come from."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I think were getting off-topic here, Xzaratl."

xz "Maybe a little. And I know many worries plague your mind gallant Rowan. But you must never forget what youre working towards to:"
xz "The day you and Alexia are finally free to enjoy yourself. "


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xz "Breeding your wife can be a pleasure like no other Rowan, and I believe Alexia would enjoy it too. I could help you. I could show you. I could-"

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 4:
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "A moan escaped her lips, and she bit her lip again, drawing back. Suddenly, the world felt awfully empty without her warm body and sweet scent surrounding him."
else:

    "A moan escaped her lips, and she bit her lip again, drawing back. As always, the world felt awfully empty without her warm body and sweet scent surrounding him."

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show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

xz "Aaah, Im getting ahead of myself. I shouldnt discuss it without Alexia around. Give it some thought, Rowan."

ro "Xzaratl, there are still things-"

xz "Later, gallant Rowan. All that talk of breeding I need a moment to myself. Excuse me."

hide xzaratl with moveoutright
show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft

" She was still rubbing her crotch, and Rowan was left with little choice but to let her leave, lest she started relieving herself right there."
"He was left to ponder on everything she told him regarding the twins' ancestry."

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"... And whether or not to accept her proposal."

return





label xzaratl_virility:

$ breedingGreeting = False
$ lovingGreeting = False

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"Motherhood To think of all the problems he had to take care of in the castle, it was Alexias long-held dream that now occupied his mind."

if firstTreatment == True:
    "Would Nasims treatment be enough to satisfy her? He hoped so, but if not"

elif promisedFertilityTreatment == True:
    "He promised her to look into possible solutions, but it was easier said than done. Nasim was one possible angle. And another"

elif alexiaScolded == True:
    "It was precisely why he didnt want her bothering him with it. He couldnt even focus on his gods-damned job now. But perhaps there was a way to appease her with minimal effort"
else:

    "He told her to wait, told her now was not the right time. And it was a wise choice. Still"

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if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 4:
    show rowan necklace aroused at center with dissolve
    "The door to Xzaratls lair loomed before him. The demoness offered her help before. And her solutions thus far have been Enjoyable. What harm was there in consulting her?"
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    scene black with fade
    "Licking his lips, he entered the sanctum, and ordered one of the cubi to lead him to their mistress."
else:

    show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
    "The door to Xzaratls lair loomed before him. The demoness offered her help, after all. And at times, it felt like he needed all the help he could get."
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    scene black with fade
    "He entered the sanctum, and ordered one of the cubi to lead him to their mistress. "

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show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show xzaratl neutral at midright with dissolve

"Immediately upon seeing his expression, Xzaratl flicked her wrist, and just like before, the chamber emptied in a blink of an eye, leaving the two alone."

show xzaratl neutral at center with moveinright

xz "Gallant Rowan, you seem troubled. Whats wrong? How can I help?"

show xzaratl neutral at midright with moveoutright
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"She grabbed him by the arm, and led him to the large bed at the center of the room so they could sit down."

ro "Straight to the point. Where do I start You remember how we talked of demons having children? You spoke of me and Alexia having one, one day."
ro "Truth be told Its been Alexias dream for a while now, but we had no luck back in Arthdale, and Castle Bloodmeen hasnt made it any easier. "
ro "And its been weighing on her."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show xzaratl concerned at midright with dissolve

ro "More than I realized."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Four arms rested on his shoulders, and Xzaratl hugged him close. He could see the anguish in her eye - almost as intense as the one he saw in Alexias."

show xzaratl neutral at midright with dissolve

xz "Tell me everything."

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 4:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "And he did. Once he started, he couldnt stop. He poured his heart out, starting from their first attempts in Arthdale, and ending on Alexia stealing Nasims potion, and the fallout of it all."
    "Xzaratl listened intently, nodding her head, only from time to time interrupting to reassure him he did nothing wrong."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
    $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
    "And in the end, he did feel a little better for getting it all off his chest."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
else:

    "Xzaratl listened intently to his every word, nodding her head, only from time to time interrupting to reassure him he did nothing wrong. Mindful of her dubious motives, he told her only what she needed to know - just enough to satisfy her."

show xzaratl concerned at midright with dissolve

xz "Ah, Rowan! That is all so dreadful! And I feel for Alexia. I know what its like, to be denied that which we so desperately desire."

show xzaratl neutral at midright with dissolve

xz "But she must not fret, and neither should you. She {b}will{/b} conceive!"

show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve

xz " I have seen how much you try for her. Whatever you put your mind to, you always achieve. How can this compare to the monumental tasks youve already accomplished in her name?"

ro "Thats very sweet of you. But - well, I was hoping for something more than words of encouragement?"

xz "Of course! You desire my help - and I will grant it."
xz "But first, I must ask. Do you do it often? When you fuck - do you always come inside of her?"

if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 50:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    show xzaratl concerned at midright with dissolve
    ro "To be honest, things have been a little rocky between us recently."
else:

    if avatar.corruption < 31 and all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        ro "As often as any couple, I would say?"
    elif avatar.corruption > 30 and all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I try, but Alexia isnt always in the mood."
    elif avatar.corruption < 31 and all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Well Not often enough, apparently. Feels like Alexia cant get enough nowadays"
    else:
        ro "Sometimes, sometimes not. Weve been trying new things, kind of hard to keep track of it all."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show xzaratl neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Xzaratl, I think I know where this is going. I dont think its the frequency of our lovemaking thats the problem. I was thinking that maybe theres a spell you could try on her?"

"Surprisingly, he saw Xzaratl shake her head. "

xz "There are no shortcuts in love. I learned that a long time ago, and I know you know it too."

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 3:
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "This isnt a matter of love. Its a simple biological problem, and it should have a simple magical solution."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    xz "Rowan, please. Hear me out."

xz "You must not think of this in terms of fertility - or virility - alone. It is part of it, yes. But must look at the bigger picture."
xz "You must ask yourself - what does Alexia desire?"



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show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

xz "Ask yourself - when you come inside of her - do her eyes not shine with joy? Do the corner of her lips not twist up in delight? Do her moans not grow breathless and satisfied?"

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ro "I mean"

xz "If all you said is true, this is no passing fancy, but a dream she carried for years! A desire that has always laid beneath the surface, and now, finally, rises to see the light of day."

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 5:
    "He was having a hard time disputing her claims - why did it feel like the conversation was running away from him?"
else:

    "Her words made him pause. As always, she was shining new light on his problems, and he found himself nodding along, eager for her insight."

show xzaratl neutral at midright with dissolve

xz "Gallant Rowan, please, consider what I am about to say."
xz "What Alexia asked for, is to be blessed with your child."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
show xzaratl aroused at midright with dissolve

xz "But what she {i}desires{/i}, is for you to {i}breed{/i} her."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
else:
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

xz "For you to thrust your cock inside of her, as hard as you can, and pump her full of seed. Not once, not twice - but every week, every {i}day{/i}! Whenever you can! Without rest and without restraint, until shes heavy with your child! "

show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve

xz "And {i}with that{/i} I could help. "

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"She smiled at him. He was so lost in her sparkling eye he almost didnt notice her bring something up to his face."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"A dark-red ring, oddly shaped, with delicate, engraved runes. It shimmered in the flickering light of the sanctums torches."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"It looked too large to fit over his finger - then he realized that wasnt where it was intended to go."

xz "Let me slip this over your cock, gallant Rowan. Then give it a few hours to work its magic."
xz "I will make Alexia ready for you. You will give her a breeding session she desires so much."
xz "And afterwards I cant guarantee success. But I know both you and her will find the attempt enjoyable. A few weeks of trying, and Im sure youll see results."

"The dark ring beckoned. He had to force himself to look away - only to be once again met with Xzaratls radiant smile."










ro "Xzaratl, thats a Far-reaching conclusion."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "And truth be told, I havent been looking for an {i}immediate{/i} solution. Not with everything else going on."
ro "You know how hard it would be to raise a child now."

"He made a vague motion with his hand. Right now, it felt like a lame excuse."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Not to Xzaratl. She squeezed his shoulder reassuringly, and nodded her head, sympathy clear in her gaze."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"By now, he was all too aware of the pleasant heat of her body, of the sweet scent that always followed her, and even the softness of the bed they both sat upon. He felt he could sink in it. In it all."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

xz "Oh, Rowan, what a difficult role you have! Both lover and protector, torn between keeping Alexia safe, and making her dreams come true!"
xz "I understand, I really do. And if its your wish, gallant Rowan"

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"She trailed a fingernail along the rings surface, making it sizzle with small, white flames that quickly died out."

xz "Then I can make it so nothing will come of your encounter whilst the ring is on."
xz "Fair Alexia will get a taste of what she so desperately desires - of what it means to be bred, of how it feels to have your cock thrusting in her without stop or rest, pumping her full of cum."
xz "Just a taste. Just one night, for that is all we can steal for her, with Jezera breathing down our necks. One night without consequence, so that in the future you can breed her for weeks, not days. Just as she deserves."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

ro "Y-yeah"

xz "One night, to give her hope for tomorrow."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "She would love it, for sure."

xz "And yet"

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show xzaratl concerned at midright with dissolve

"Her dizzying, sweet fragrance wrapped him like a blanket. She touched his cheek gently, making him focus on her and her alone she continued, another hand placed on his chest."

xz "Gallant Rowan, I know you always try to be sensible. Alexia loves that in you, and so do I."



xz "But in matters of love, is it not better to follow your heart? Leave reason and logic at the door, and let yourself be carried away by romance?"

show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve

xz "Do you not want to try and give your beloved what she so desperately desires?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Xzaratl, the consequences"

xz "I will be there to help you handle them. She wants this. And I believe you want it to. "

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Her lips almost brushed against his, and her hand ventured south, towards his crotch. Her breath was like fire, and she never stopped whispering into his ear. "

show xzaratl neutral at midright with dissolve

xz "Take the ring Rowan."

show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve

xz "Let it work its magic in full."
xz "Show your wife how it will feel to be bred by your cock."

show xzaratl aroused at midright with dissolve

xz "Make her pregnant with your child."

menu:
    "Follow Xzaratls advice in full.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 3
        $ breedingRingAccepted = True
        show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
        ro " A calculated risk"
        "Her eye sparkled in the dark, curious. He swallowed hard, his tongue seemingly possessing a mind of its own."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Even with the ring on, theres no guarantee anything will come out of it, right? But at least It would be an honest attempt Right?"
        xz "Yes. It would be the honest thing to do. It would be the right thing to do."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Y-yeah. Its the right thing to do."

        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        xz "Exactly. Pumping your wife full of your potent, virile cum is the right thing to do."
        ro "And if it doesnt work "
        xz "Then you can try again."
        xz "And again, and again, and again, and again."
        "Xzaratls seductive tone made it all too easy to picture doing exactly that. When she started to undo his pants, he made no move to stop her."
        jump acceptedRing
    "Demand the contraception charm.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 2
        $ contraceptionRingAccepted = True
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
        "He seized her hand, and met her innocent gaze with his own unrelenting one."
        ro "Xzaratl, were not doing anything without the contraception charm. Its too risky otherwise."
        xz "...Of course, Rowan."
        show bg23 with flash
        "Again, she trailed her fingernail over the dark-red ring, this time over the whole of it as she weaved her spell."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        " Was it dishonest of him? To fuck his wife under a false pretense?"

        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        xz "A taste. Of things to come. Until youre free to breed her as she deserves. She deserves to know it will feel. She deserves to hope again."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro " Yeah. Exactly."
        "Her finger reached the starting point, and the ring shone white for a moment, as the charm took hold. Still holding it, she reached down again - and this time, he found no reason to stop her."
        jump acceptedRing
    "Refuse the ring altogether.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ RowanXzaratlInfluence -= 1
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show xzaratl concerned at midright with dissolve
        "He seized her by the hand- and pushed her away."
        ro "Xzaratl No."
        ro "Its too risky without the contraception charm, and with it That just defeats the purpose, doesnt it? It would be done for my sole satisfaction."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        "He forced himself up - without Xzaratl hanging off his shoulders, the sanctum suddenly felt cold and unpleasant. He didnt mind it - it served to cool his head, and calm his feverishly beating heart."
        ro "It would be dishonest. Plain and simple."
        show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
        xz "Only if you didnt intend to repeat it without the charm later."
        show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "Thats a level of mental gymnastics I do not subscribe to."
        "Glaring at the succubus, he dared her to challenge his words - only for Xzaratl to beam at him, smiling from ear to ear."
        xz "I understand. You will make her dreams reality on your own terms."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro " Something like that."
        xz "Then you must make haste, and find a way to rescue her as soon as possible."
        "The cubi mistress rose from her bed and escorted him back - her hand touching his arm gently as she did."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        hide xzaratl with moveoutleft
        scene bg14 with fade
        show xzaratl neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        xz " I will ask my cubi to get out of your way today as you work. And if you need anything of me, you need only to ask Rowan."
        xz "Even if it is just someone to talk to."
        ro "I know. And Thank you, Xzaratl. For hearing me out, and for understanding."
        xz "Of course."
        scene black with fade
        show xzaratl neutral behind black
        xz "Anytime, Rowan."
        return

label acceptedRing:

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show xzaratl aroused at midright with dissolve

"There was a soft gasp, and he saw Xzaratl stare, as if entranced, as his cock stood hard and throbbing. Her delicate hands hovered nearby, and she licked her lips hungrily."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

xz "Ah, Rowan, you truly have the most wonderful cock Have I ever told you how lucky your wife is to have you?"

menu:
    "Let her touch it.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
        ro "You can touch it, if you want."
        show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
        xz "You torture me, Rowan. Today, it belongs to your wife alone."
        "She bit her lip, then placed a quick kiss on his cheek, her eye sparkling."
        xz "But thank you for the offer."
    "Keep it professional.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
        ro "Xzaratl"
        xz "I know. I wouldnt dare. Today, this cocks belongs to your wife alone."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        xz "But I can at least admire it from a distance, can I not?"

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"He heard a soft click, and drew a sharp breath himself, when the ring wrapped itself around the base of his cock, the other half extending around his testicles."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"He expected He wasnt sure what. It was warm, and vibrated gently, almost unnoticeably. It locked itself tight, but not uncomfortably so."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

xz "There. Give it a few hours, while I make Alexia ready for the evening."

"She redid his pants, and drew away. Exhaling, Rowan repositioned his cock, trying to pay no mind to the strange sensation. A few hours That didnt sound that bad."

ro "Fair enough. I still have castle business to take care of. "

xz "Take your time, gallant Rowan."

scene black with fade
show xzaratl happy behind black

xz "And ready yourself for an experience you too wont forget anytime soon. "

"..."

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with dissolve

al " Xzaratl, youre skulking around again."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve

"The demon gave a sheepish laugh - and in a blink of an eye, she was beside her, arms around her, grinning from ear to ear."

xz "Oh, Alexia. Im sorry! I didnt want to startle you."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "But I was talking with Rowan, and he- well, he saw fit to let me in on some of your problems."

show xzaratl happy at center with moveinright
hide alexia
show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"The demon leaned in, whispering in her ear the topic of her earlier discussion with her husband. Alexia sighed, her cheeks turning a light shade of red."

show xzaratl happy at midright with moveoutright
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "To have people actually approach me regarding it Its a little embarrassing."

xz "It should not be. There is nothing to be ashamed of."
xz "Ive met many women in my life who had similar problems. Dear Duchess Moress comes to mind, among others."
xz "It is no shame to face adversity, sweet Alexia. I know that as long as you and Rowan work together, there is no hurdle you cannot overcome."

al "I would say that given the nature of the problem, it can only be resolved together."

if promisedFertilityTreatment == False and firstTreatment == False:
    show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    al "And given how difficult Rowan is on that particular topic"
    xz "A thing of the past, I believe."
else:

    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
    xz "And resolve it together you shall. "

show xzaratl happy at edgeright with moveoutright
show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with moveoutright

"Both sets of arms grabbed Alexias hand, and the demon pulled her gently in the direction of her room, gracing her with a vibrant, friendly smile."

xz "Come with me, Alexia. Rowan has something planned for you, for the evening. And I am to make you ready for it."

if AlexiaXzaratlInfluence == 0:
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    "She regarded her warily. It was a lie too easy to disprove, but for him to actually involve her, after everything theyve discussed "
else:

    "Her heart skipped a beat - he actually planned something, and had Xzaratl involved? It would be a lie to say she was not excited, but"

menu:
    "Follow her to your room.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence += 2
        scene black with fade
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind black
        al "Well If it was Rowans idea"
    "Absolutely not! Rowan shouldnt let Xzaratl interfere in their lives like that!":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence -= 2
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with moveoutleft
        show xzaratl shocked at midright with moveoutright
        "She pulled her hands away, and glared at the surprised succubus."
        al "Xzaratl, I dont know what it is you managed to trick my husband into, but I will have no part in it."
        show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
        xz "Making your dreams-"
        show xzaratl shocked at midright with dissolve
        al "Come true? Im sorry Xzaratl- but I dont think youre in them."
        show xzaratl concerned at midright with dissolve
        "The demoness looked almost hurt by her words, but Alexia would not take them back. She turned around and left to find her husband, tell her what she thought of all of this."
        scene black with fade
        "He didnt look happy either, shifting uncomfortably in his chair. But her decision was final, and she would not discuss it further."
        $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
        $ virilityTreatmentAlexiaDenied = True
        return

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show clamin happy at midleft with dissolve

cla " ...Aaaaand thats another thirty gold to the coffers. After my cut, of course."

ro "Mhm."

"Hours have passed since his conversation with Xzaratl. His castle duties were never a fun affair, but today, they were proving exceptionally dreary."
"The soft vibrations of Xzaratls ring never ceased, but neither did they grow in intensity, constantly sending subtle warmth across his crotch."

show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve


"He was starting to feel its effect. Like a slight {i}Churning{/i} in his balls. They felt heavier. Swollen, almost. His cock was half-erect at all times, and it increasingly more difficult to hide its outline. "

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve


"A few more hours. A few more hours, and he would finally put it to good use. Find his wife, bend her over, and-"

cla "Rowan, are you listening? "

ro "Hm? Yes, yes, of course. Thirty gold, after your cut. Sounds fine to me."

cla "Great! So, moving on"

"He had a gnawing suspicion Cla-Min took advantage of his temporary distraction to pocket a few extra gold coins for herself, but just once, he couldnt be bothered to call her out on it."

scene black with fade

"Other things occupied his thoughts. Like Alexias waiting, wet, empty- "

scene cg930 with fade
pause 3
show xzaratl happy behind cg930
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg930

xz "-{i}Cunt{/i}. Just imagine it overflowing with Rowan seed, his cum dripping down your belly and back, as he keeps pumping into you from above, with limitless vigour!"

al "A-ah, Xzaratl, thats-"

"What started as a casual conversation held at Rowans desk, with Xzaratl behind her, holding her by the shoulders, soon ended with all four of the demoness hand caressing her body, and the demoness whispering sweetly into her ear."
"In front of her, laid Xzaratls violet, crystal ball. It kept showing her things - figures of two people intertwined, of lovers lost in pleasure."
"In possibly every position known to man, and then twice that. And Xzaratl insisted one day, she and Rowan would try them all."

al " A-ah Didnt the last one... Require both of us flying? "

xz "Nothing a little magic cant fix."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "Almost against herself, Alexias imagination ran wild. She never thought herself boring in the bedroom - but Xzaratls ideas were on a whole other level."
    xz "Dont worry. Youll try them all, in time. But for now"
else:

    "She had to admit - the Succubus had {i}quite{/i} the imagination."
    al "Should we- Ah!- Should we try them all?"
    xz "You {i}will{/i}. I promise. But for now"

"The image shifted again, and Xzaratls fingers pushed her lower lips open, making her squeal in delight."

xz "There. This one. Thats the position you should greet Rowan with, when he comes to breed you today. "

al "H-ha You keep saying it like that"

xz "Because thats what it will be! He will ram his cock inside of you, balls-deep, and keep thrusting with a single goal in his mind: To cum inside, paint your womb white with his semen."



xz "What you always desired so desperately, comes true today. Why be embarrassed about it? Is it wrong to rejoice when dreams become reality?"

"She tried to answer, but just right then, Xzaratl hit a sensitive spot with her finger, and she could only moan in response. Several times now, she arrived right at the edge of an orgasm - only to have it denied her every time."

xz "There is no reason to be ashamed anymore, fair Alexia. Revel in tonight."
xz "Just try. Ill help. Im always here to help."
xz "So repeat after me -"

scene cg931 with fade
pause 3
show xzaratl aroused behind cg931
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg931

xz "Ah! I cant wait to feel my husbands cock inside of me! "

menu:
    "Ah! I cant wait to feel my husbands cock inside of me!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        xz "Such a lucky girl, to have such a wonderful man by her side"
        show xzaratl happy at center with dissolve
    "Still too embarrassing!":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show xzaratl happy at center with dissolve
        xz "Why? Youre husband and wife. Its only natural."
        xz "Come now, Alexia. Be honest with yourself. Say what you truly want."

xz "Say: I want him to ram it inside of me, as hard as he possibly can!"

menu:
    "I want him to ram it inside of me, as hard as he possibly can!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        xz "Yes, exactly! Now "
    "...":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "A quiet moan escaped her lips, as she writhed in Xzaratls grasp."
        xz "Dont try and hold your voice, Alexia. Speak your true desires. Repeat after me:"

xz "I want him to breed me! I want him to impregnate me!"

menu:
    "I want him to breed me!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence += 1
        $ breedingGreeting = True
        "She cried out in pleasure, only to find her lips sealed in a passionate kiss by the demoness. Quivering, she surrendered herself to her, growing limp in her arms."
        xz "There you go! Now, come with me"
    "I want him to make love to me. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ lovingGreeting = True
        "She glared almost defiantly at the succubus - only to find her pressing her lips against her, locking them in a passionate kiss. And even though Xzaratl had yet to cease her ministrations, they grew more gentle, more loving, after hearing her words."
        xz "Oh, Alexia~~~ You two are made for one another! Dont worry - he will do just that!"
        xz "Thats enough teasing for now, fair Alexia. Please, come with me"

scene black with fade
show xzaratl happy behind black

xz "Lets greet your husband properly."

"..."

scene bg14 with fade

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Hours. Literal hours of constant vibrations. The hardness of his cock could no longer be concealed, the outline of his throbbing phallus clearly visible to all who could see. "

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"He no longer bothered to hide it. The cubi all eyed it hungrily, but for once, he felt no temptation to waste his lust on such lowly sluts. A single thought occupied his mind, a single desire guided his action."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"The need to {i}breed{/i}."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"He laughed out loud. Gods, that was stupid! But his balls felt so heavy and swollen, that was all he could think about. Taking his cock out, plunging it into his wife, and fucking her till shes full of his cum."
"But his wait was now over. He was already undoing his pants the moment he saw the door to his room. He let his cock sprung free, and opened the door wide."


scene cg932 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg932
show xzaratl happy behind cg932
pause 3

xz "Hello, Rowan."

al "A-ah, hello dear~~."

"They were ready for him. Alexia laid naked on her back, holding her legs high and spreading them wide, presenting her {i}cunt{/i} for him. It glistened in the evening light, parted welcomingly."
"He almost didnt notice Xzaratl. The demon knelt behind her, allowing Alexias head to rest on her thighs. One set of arms ran lovingly through her hair. The other - held her legs ups. Kept them spread."
"Kept his wife ready to be bred. Ready to be impregnated."
"Mad with desire, he shut the door close and started throwing his clothes off, sending his armor and sword flying. Alexia watched, speechless, her eyes drawn to the throbbing rod between his legs."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
    "She grinned at the sight of it, and licked her lips. The dark-red ring around the base of his cock made his tool look almost massive. And it was all at the thought of {i}her{/i}."
else:

    "She laughed nervously, then bit her lips. The dark-red ring around the base of his cock made his tool look almost massive. She knew he found her attractive, but this"

scene cg933 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg933
show xzaratl happy behind cg933
pause 3

"He climbed the bed without hesitation. She let her eyes wander up - across his sculpted chest, his toned muscles - and looked into his eyes."
"They saw no world beyond her."
"A gentle, feminine hand caressed her cheek as Rowan positioned himself over her, his cock dangling inches away from her soaking cunt."

xz "What do you say, Alexia?"

al "Ah, Rowan"

if lovingGreeting:
    al "Make love to me, dear."
else:

    al "Breed me, my love."

"The burning flames of his desire burst forth, twice as strong, and he thrust his hips forward. His throbbing cock parted her overflowing pussy with ease-"

scene cg934 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg934
show xzaratl happy behind cg934
pause 3


ro "Ah!!"

"And his world went white with ecstasy. He threw his head back, almost blind from the overwhelming sensation. Gods, his cock was sensitive, and her cunt squeezed him so tight! Her pussy felt incredible. It- "

"A gentle kiss was placed upon his lips. He blinked, and found himself looking at Xzaratls benevolent smile. "


xz "Relax, Gallant Rowan. Breed her properly. Do not rush, but do not hold back either."
xz "And cum with her. Dont worry, the ring will help."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30:
    "His wifes quiet moans reached his ears, he looked down, and looked straight into Alexia's loving, slightly glazed over eyes."
    "Without a moment of hesitation, he started thrusting again-"
else:

    "His wifes quiet moans reached his ears, he looked down, and looked straight into Alexia's lust dazed eyes. Without a moment of hesitation, he started thrusting again-"

"And again- and again! The searing ecstasy robbed him of all reason. Alexias velvet, soft pussy felt like heaven, her wet walls both soothing and driving the raging desire that took hold of his cock."

al "Ha- ha- Aaah, Rowan!"

"And Alexia - she was used to her husband taking her hard- used to him taking the lead- but the desperate, almost primal thrusts were like nothing before."
"She cried in pleasure again. She could see Rowan looking into her eyes - and Xzaratl too. And she could even see the demoness own cock, painfully hard and neglected, pressing against her black robe, leaving a wet, sticky stain from the inside."
"And at the same time, she saw none of it. She knew no world beyond her husbands iron-hard cock, splitting her apart with every thrust. His heavy balls hitting her, their slapping noise barely noticeable through Rowans grunting and her own moans."
"How could she hold back? How could she last? Her eyes rolled back -"

show cg934 with sshake
show cg934 with sshake
show cg935 with flash
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg935
show xzaratl happy behind cg935
pause 3


al "A-aaah!"

"Just as ecstasy took her, a surge of hotness filled her to the brim. Was this it? The day she waited so long for?!"

al "A-ah Y-yes! Finally!"

"His hard cock throbbed inside of her, cumming seemingly without end. Gods- if she could only ever remember one moment in her life, she would wish for it to be this one. The feeling of Rowans cock cumming inside of her."
"And he felt it too. Only partially aware of his wifes happy moans, he kept thrusting, driven by instinct, head thrown back. Lost in his own ecstasy, he didnt care how the force of his thrust caused his cum to spurt out of her pussy."
"Gods, it felt amazing - to finally find release. But the ring around still vibrated gently, and he found his need didnt recede one bit-"
"He felt Xzaratls lips on his own again. A gentle, delicate kiss - as he was still thrusting into his wife. A moment of quiet and clarity, amidst the hurricane of lust."

scene cg934 with fade
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg934
show xzaratl happy behind cg934
pause 3

xz "Excellent work, Rowan."
xz "Keep going."

if lovingGreeting:
    al "Y-yes! Keep going! Fuck me, darling!"
else:

    al "Y-yes! Keep going! Breed me, darling!"

"Alexia didnt realize - never dreamed - how good it would feel to {i}finally{/i} have Rowan fuck her like this."
"She giggled, drunk with desire, and made no efforts to hold back her moans as Rowan resumed his feverish thrusts."

show cg934 with sshake
show cg934 with sshake
show cg935 with flash
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg935
show xzaratl happy behind cg935
pause 3

"It didnt take long until Rowan felt himself cum again. He threw his head up again, grunting in pleasure, not even caring how it looked or sounded-"
"And met Xzaratls sweet lips {i}again{/i}. They were like a glass of fine wine, and he drank it without hesitation, his cock still twitching inside of his wife."
"And each spurt of cum was rewarded with a slow, almost loving kiss."
"Finally, when he was done, she let go of him. He looked into her sparkling eyes, at her crimson red lips-"
"And saw her smile."

xz "Excellent work Rowan. Youre the best lover a woman could ask for."
xz "Keep going. Keep fucking your wife. Make her understand what true bliss is."
xz "Make her experience a taste of her happy ending."

"Alexia stirred beneath him, her hard breathing barely noticeable through the maddening beating of his heart. Xzaratl kissed him again, for a brief moment, then pulled away-"

menu:
    "Do not let her pull away!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 2
        scene cg934 with fade
        pause 3
        "He leaned in, forcing her lips open with his tongue, not wanting to let her go."
        "Xzaratl offered a quiet moan in protest, and tried to pull away again, to no success. He wouldnt let her - he wanted her just as much as he wanted Alexia."
        "And when she felt it - felt his passion as his tongue danced with her - Xzaratl returned it a thousandfold, grabbing his head and pressing into his lips."
        "Only then did he start thrusting again, driven to madness by the constant vibrations around his cock. His world was reduced to Alexias tight pussy and Xzaratls sweet lips - and he would trade it for no other."
    "Let her pull away, and focus on Alexia.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "- and Rowan turned his attention back to Alexia. Back to his sweet wife - his sweet, moaning wife."
        "He started thrusting again, driven to madness by the constant vibrations around his cock, Alexias tight pussy and Xzaratls perverted whispers."

"He thrusted and came, again-"
"And again-"

scene black with fade

"{i}and again-{/i}"

"..."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind black
show xzaratl happy behind black

"He didnt realize when morning caught them. Their session continued well into the night, and at some point, exhaustion must have taken them both, for he did not recall their fucking actually coming to an end."
"Not that he cared. With a smile, he ran his fingers through Alexias hair, a gentle gesture that got him a half-asleep murmur from his exhausted wife. If he could, he would stay like that forever. But the depressing reality"

xz "Ive brought you breakfast, gallant Rowan. And the twins should be still distracted with the impromptu orgy I ordered yesterday. Should buy you an hour more."

"Like a shadow, Xzaratl tiptoed around the room, carrying a silver tray in her hands. Did she stay with them the entire night? That would explain their folded clothes, and opened windows"

ro " Thank you, Xzaratl. "

xz "Youre welcome. I should go now, try to buy you more time. Andras can occupy himself, but Jezzy will go hunting for entertainment if left unattended for too long."

"Rowan stifled a laugh, and waved goodbye at the succubus. Xzaratl sent him another vibrant smile, and hurried out of the room."
"Alexia shifted beside him, and he kissed her head lovingly. To stay like that forever"

scene black with fade

"Would be bliss."

$ avatar.corruption += 5
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
$ change_relation('alexia', 5)
$ virilityTreatmentSex = True

if breedingGreeting:
    $ virilityTreatmentBreedingSex = True

if contraceptionRingAccepted:
    $ virilityTreatmentSafeSex = True

return





label dead_orc_lord:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show skordred neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan began his day squirrelled away at his desk, his mountain of paperwork slowly ebbing away with each passing hour, but soon found himself summoned to the throne room by none other than Skordred."
"The dwarf lingered outside of the doorway, his rough face drawn into a serious expression."

sk "I'll be needin' yer assistance. There's been'a discov'ry."

"Rowan looked at his paperwork; there wasn't much left, and if given the time, he'd prefer to knock this out sooner than later."
"But facing Skordred, the look on the dwarf's face told him that no such requests would be honored."

ro "Alright. I'll be right there."

hide skordred with moveoutleft

"Skordred nodded stiffly before leaving Rowan to his work."

scene bg6 with fade
show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
show skordred neutral at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan followed the summons shortly after and did not bother to hide his surprise at seeing Andras and Jezera waiting in the throne room as well. This must have been a truly impressive find for Skordred to gather all three of them here."
"Once they were seated, Skordred rolled out a metal table with a large canvas sheet covering whatever discovery he had made underneath."
"Andras showed little patience while the dwarf moved, his arms crossed tightly over his chest and a sneer curled on face, but Jezera eyed the cloth with morbid curiosity, the hint of a smirk on her lips."
"Even Rowan wondered what could be underneath. Something useful, surely, or else Skordred wouldn't have bothered with the twins' presence."
"The dwarf reached up and tore the canvas cloth off, allowing it to settle on the ground as the table revealed the cleaned remnants of bones. Rowan stared at the remains in confusion."
"That is, until he saw the armour and crown accompanying them."

ro "Is that?"

sk "Aye, 'tis an orcish Lord. Grismar the Mighty, to be exact."

show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve

"Andras let out a loud laugh of recognition, a demonic smile spreading across his face. Rowan too knew exactly who Skordred was talking about. In fact, it was quite hard to forget."

an "I wondered what happened to the old bastard's body."

"Jezera pursed her lips."

je "Hmm I don't recall him."

an "How could you forget? The beast was a legend!"

sk "He's over two-hundred years old by now. Served under the demon lord at the time."

an "Lord Ulradath! They were a fierce team. Gismar ruled with an iron fist and Ulradath helped pave the way for his takeover."
an "They were an inspiration to orcs and demons everywhere. They still pass the stories down among our soldiers."

"Rowan stared at Andras in disbelief. It seemed that they had very different recollections of the king and his escapades."

ro "That's not how I remember it"

"Rowan, even as a young boy, knew about King Gismar and his slaughter. Everyone he grew up with, in fact, were made aware of the atrocities that came from the Orcish people and the demons they allied with."
"King Gismar and his orc army pillaged, raped, and destroyed any kingdom and village they came across, whether the people showed resistance or not. They didn't care if they would be welcomed willingly; they just wanted to see blood."

an " You remember a weaker story."

"Rowan gave Andras a skeptical look but chose not to argue."
"Jezera eyed up the armor alongside the bones. Rowan could see the wheels turning in her mind as she no doubt thought of some use for the materials."

sk "I can put the bones on display, but what do ye want to do with the rest of it?"

"Skordred gestured toward the materials lying beside the body while Andras and Jezera contemplated their use."

an "Let's split the armour among our stronger troops! It will inspire them on the battlefield and draw them further to our cause."

"Jezera didn't seem so convinced by her brother's suggestion. She tapped her chin in thought, a new idea coming to her."

je "{i}Or{/i} perhaps we could find a better use for these ancient materials. Who knows how useful they'll really be in battle?"
je "I'm sure there are plenty of buyers that would delight in having artifacts like these. They would be more than willing to compensate us."

"Rowan stayed silent as the siblings argued against each other for the armor's better use. Neither seemed willing to back down from their suggestion."
"Skordred sighed, settling his gaze on Rowan."

sk "And what are yer thoughts on the matter?"

menu:
    "Give the orc troops the armour.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_favor('andras', 1)
        $ change_morale(5)
        "As nice as gold was to have, it couldn't compare to the morale they would earn among their troops if they offered the artifacts with such meaning attached to them."
        ro "Let's split the armor among the troops. They'll be grateful for the favour."
        "The twins stopped their bickering at once, a satisfied look settling on Andras's face."
        an "HA! He's not as stupid as I thought. "
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        "Although Andras was pleased with the matter, Jezera was not. She made a face at Rowan, put out by his decision."
        je "Do you know how much someone would pay for even just a piece of this armor? We're missing out on a valuable opportunity."
        ro "We'll be repaid more than enough in loyalty. Some things are worth more than their weight in gold."
        je "Very well. If that is your decision, then I'll be returning to my room."
        "Jezera gave the men a skeptical look before leaving. Andras waved her off, unconcerned with her dismissive behaviour."
        an "Tch. She knows nothing of running an army."
        an "Clean this metal up and get them split up among the troops. I want them ready by tomorrow."
        "Skordred bowed his head."
        sk "Right away."
        "With the decision settled, Rowan returned to his desk."
        return
    "Sell the armour.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_favor('jezera', 1)
        $ change_treasury(50)
        "Although the Orcish troops would no doubt be delighted by the armour split among them, there were too many financial burdens to account for in the castle and the extra gold would be essential to the upkeep of both the castle and their army."
        ro "The armour is old enough as is, which makes me doubt its effectiveness on the battlefield. I would rather our troops be well-armed than inspired by flimsy metal."
        show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
        show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
        "The twins stopped their argument at once, but Rowan did not miss the scowl that darkened Andras's face. Jezera, on the other hand, seemed delighted."
        ro "We ought to sell the artifacts instead. The gold we get from this can buy us better armour and weapons which will be of more use to us than a few days of appreciation."
        je "An excellent point, Rowan. We wouldn't want to lose our best troops over some faulty armor, don't you agree, Andras?"
        "Her brother clearly did not agree, but fumed silently at her side, deciding not to throw in his two cents to the matter. With a huff, Andras made his way back to the barracks."
        "Jezera ignored him and beamed at Rowan instead."
        je "I'll contact some buyers that would be interested in these sorts of things. Why don't you get this cleaned up, Skordred, so they're fully polished upon purchase?"
        "Skordred bowed his head."
        sk "I'll get right on that."
        "Jezera offered Rowan another smile, no doubt pleased with his decision, before returning to her room."
        return





label embezzlement_for_justice:

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Breaks did not seem to exist in Bloodmeen Castle. Every time Rowan tried to bite into his afternoon meal, another messenger came barging in with information that certainly could have waited if they exhibited any ounce of patience."

show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve

"By the time Liurial came wandering toward his desk, Rowan had only been fortunate enough to make it halfway through his sandwich."

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

"He worked to temper his annoyance with a polite smile."

ro "Hello, Liurial."

liur "Sorry to disturb you, but there's something important I found I think we need to discuss."

"The tone of her voice threw Rowan off. Something about the way she shifted, clutching the documents in her hands, nagged at Rowan's suspicion."
"As much as he wanted to finish his meal, he had a feeling this could not wait."

ro "Alright, shoot. Is everything okay?"

"The elven maiden placed her documents on the desk for Rowan to see: expense reports. What could be so important about those?"

liur "I've been tracking the funding for a little while and I've noticed an irregularity in maintenance going toward the slave pits."

"Liurial's drew a line across the document with a thin finger, tracing just where the changes were made. "

liur "For some reason the funding towards them went up, and there's quite a bit of construction going toward the facilities."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "(Shit.)"

"Rowan knew exactly why there was more funding going toward the slave pits, but that wasn't something he was about to give away to Liurial. Even if she proved to be reliable, they were in Bloodmeen after all. There was no telling where anyone's loyalties truly lay."
"Liurial's eyes met Rowan but he worked to keep his expression blank and neutral. It wouldn't do any good for her to see that he knew exactly what she was talking about."
"Rowan gently brushed the papers to edge of his desk, dismissing them."

ro "I'm sure it's nothing to worry about. I'll have a look at it sometime today."

"He worked to keep his voice casual and light, to dissuade Liurial from sticking her nose in places where it didn't belong."
"Liurial moved the papers back to the center of his desk and gave him a knowing look. She pulled another paper from the stack and placed it on top."

liur "I went looking into the old documents, Rowan. I can see right here where you forged the amount."

"She kept her voice low in case of wandering ears, her finger pressed beside one of the amounts that had clearly been tampered with."

ro "(Shit. Shit, {i}shit, shit{/i}.)"

"Rowan felt sweat brim at the back of his neck but he kept his expression composed. He hadn't expected anyone to go digging into old reports, especially {i}Liurial{/i} of all people."
"Rowan was given the paperwork for a very good reason: no one else liked to do it. So why did she have to go tampering with things like this?!"

ro "Ah, you see"

"There was no lying his way out of this. The look on Liurial's face already told Rowan that she knew everything. Even if he chose to deny it, Liurial had enough intelligence and proof that she could go running to the twins with everything."

ro "I think you already know what this means. I've been trying to improve the conditions in the slave pits without anyone knowing. Is that what you want to hear?"

"He couldn't bring himself to answer her kindly, not when she held so much information over his head. What would she do with it? Run to the twins? Blackmail him?"
"The look of surprise on her face told him that it was none of those things."

liur "I I hadn't expected that."

"Recognition flashes across her face and Liurial quickly shakes her head, a flicker of worry glinting in her eyes."

liur "Please don't misunderstand me, Rowan. I didn't bring this up to expose you. I would never do something like that."

"Now Rowan felt confused. He stared up at her, lost."

ro "Then why bother telling me? Why bring it up at all?"

liur "Well, I was worried. I didn't want anyone else to find them, so I came to let you know that I doctored the documents successfully. No one should be questioning you from now on."

"To prove herself, Liurial slid a few more papers out from the pile and showed him. They looked almost like exact replicas of the old documents, except even Rowan couldn't tell where the forgery had been made. They were perfect."
"Liurial took the original documents and made her way to the fireplace, tossing them inside. The flames ate at the paper greedily, burning them to ash."

liur "Let me know the next time you need help with this. I'll take care of it for you."

"Rowan's chest swelled with warmth at her promise. So she wouldn't be turning him in after all."

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

ro "...I'll be sure to do that. Thank you."

"Liurial gave him a small smile and nodded before leaving him to finish his lunch."

$ change_treasury(-25)
$ avatar.corruption -= 3
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:
    event('greyhide_finale_alexia', triggers="week_end", conditions=('alexia_greyhide_sex', 'rowanGreyhideLiquorSex == False',), depends=('after_drinking_greyhides_alchol',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)
    event('greyhide_finale_rowan', triggers="week_end", conditions=('alexia_greyhide_sex == False', 'rowanGreyhideLiquorSex',), depends=('after_drinking_greyhides_alchol',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)
    event('greyhide_finale_platonic', triggers="week_end", conditions=('alexia_greyhide_sex == False', 'rowanGreyhideLiquorSex == False',), depends=('after_drinking_greyhides_alchol',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)
    event('greyhide_finale_poly', triggers="week_end", conditions=('alexia_greyhide_sex', 'rowanGreyhideLiquorSex',), depends=('after_drinking_greyhides_alchol',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


label greyhide_finale_alexia:

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    scene bg54 with flash
    show alexia necklace naked shocked at midleft with dissolve
    al "{i}Ah{/i}!"
    "Alexia sat up in a rush, her heart racing as her body thrummed with frantic energy."
    show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve
    al "Hah hah..."
    "It took her several seconds to reorient herself once again to the bedrooms midnight interior. The heavy shadows set her animal mind aflame with the threat of danger."
    "...Another dream. Another nightmare. How many did that make now? Three that evening?"
    "It had been like this for days."
    "Rowan had warned her about the side-effects of the drug Jezera had inflicted on them. Of insomnia and lucid dreams."
    "Their bodies were simply working the toxin out of their systems. But knowing that didnt change the fact that she was utterly miserable."
    "Every night now she awoke with a confusing bundle of emotions. Guilt and anger and worry and and"
    "Her hand reached up to touch her chest, feeling the heavy pumping of her heart. It refused to abate. She didnt know quite what to call this final feeling, precisely. A queer admixture of fear and longing."
    show alexia necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve
    al "{i}Damn{/i} it, Greyhide!"
    "She threw off the covers and got out of bed, her mind whirling in dangerous directions."
    "Things just couldnt go on like this."
else:

    scene bg7 with flash
    show alexia necklace naked shocked at midleft with dissolve
    al "{i}Ah{/i}!"
    "Alexia sat up in a rush, her heart racing as her body thrummed with frantic energy."
    show alexia necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve
    al "Hah hah..."
    "It took her several seconds to reorient herself once again to the bedrooms midnight interior. The heavy shadows set her animal mind aflame with the threat of danger."
    "...Another dream. Another nightmare. How many did that make now? Three that evening?"
    "It had been like this for days."
    "Rowan had warned her about the side-effects of the drug Jezera had inflicted on them. Of insomnia and lucid dreams."
    "Their bodies were simply working the toxin out of their systems. But knowing that didnt change the fact that she was utterly miserable."
    "Every night now she awoke with a confusing bundle of emotions. Guilt and anger and worry and and"
    "Her hand reached up to touch her chest, feeling the heavy pumping of her heart. It refused to abate. She didnt know quite what to call this final feeling, precisely. A queer admixture of fear and longing."
    show alexia necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve
    al "{i}Damn{/i} it, Greyhide!"
    "She threw off the covers and got out of bed, her mind spiraling in dangerous directions."
    "Things just couldnt go on like this."

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"She swept down the castle halls with a harried stride, every footstep bringing her closer to her destination. She ignored completely the curious looks she got from the castle staff, all but sprinting to the forge."

hide alexia with moveoutright

show bg22 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with moveinleft

al "Greyhide! {i}Greyhide{/i}!"

"He had been silent for almost a week now, refusing to leave his room for any reason and barring all visitors."
"This time, she would not take no for an answer. She pounded her fist against the sealed door."

al "{i}Greyhide{/i}! I know youre in there!"
al "...Just let me in! We need to talk!"

show orc soldier neutral at midleft with moveinright
show greyhide neutral at midright with moveinright
show wild orc neutral at edgeright with moveinright

"The door unlatched and slammed open. Alexia jumped back in surprise as a pair of guards marched from the room, a slump-shouldered Greyhide in tow."
"He was in chains, his hands manacled together and his head bowed. He hobbled forward at the urging of the Orcs, who tugged on his chains to make him go faster."

al "{i}H-hey{/i}!"

al "Stop! Whats going on? What are you doing to him?!"

"Greyhide did not even lift his head at the sound of her voice. His body language that of a beaten dog. He quietly shuffled past as the guards shoved him out of the room."

hide orc soldier with moveoutleft
hide greyhide with moveoutleft

al "Whats the meaning of this? Where are you taking Greyhide? "

wo "Boss orders. Forgemaster wont work."

al "What are you talking about?"

wo "I mean what I says. He wont work. So Boss tries to talk to em. But Forgemaster wont say nothin."
wo "So Forgemaster gits tossed in a cell."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

al "{i}What{/i}?!"

show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

al "B-but he didnt do anything wrong!"

wo "Bring it up wit the boss then."

al "..."

hide wild orc with moveoutleft

scene bg8 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

os "Oi, whatchu doin here lady? No visitors."

"Alexia felt a tremor at the base of her spine. She took in a deep breath and spoke in a clear, authorial tone."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Mistress Jezera sent me to speak with the prisoner."

"The Orc hesitated, his beady eyes glancing from the cell door to the lone woman as if weighing the truth of her alibi. She did her best to maintain a stern expression."

os "Dis way."

"At last the Orc relented. He took out his keys and turned the lock, swinging open the heavy oak door to Greyhides cell."

os "Jus knock if ya need me to open up again, eh?"

hide orc soldier with moveoutright

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"An eerie silence fell as the door slammed shut behind her. She stared, lips quivering, at the sorry sight of the Minotaur sitting in front of her."

show greyhide sad at cliohnaright with dissolve

al "...Hey."

"His eyes did not lift, his flat gaze stared dully into his lap.The Minotaur breathed in, his thick chest filling with air, then exhaled heavily through his nose. Alexia felt her chest tighten."

al "I..."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"She trailed off. She couldnt find the words to say to him. The silence was deafening."

menu:
    "I heard youd stopped working what were you thinking?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "..."
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        al "You know what the Twins are capable of, what kind of risk youre taking by defying them."
        gh "..."
        al "This isnt like you."
        gh "..."
        al "Why wont you say anything to me?"
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "Are you okay? They havent hurt you, have they?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "..."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "I swear, the moment Rowan returns, well get you out of here."
        gh "..."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "This is its all just a big misunderstanding. I promise."
        gh "..."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "Why wont you say anything to me?"
    "It's not too late, you can still make things right with the Twins.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "..."
        if alexiaJezObedient:
            al "Lady Jezera played a terrible prank on you, but that doesnt mean she wont listen to reason."
            gh "..."
            al "L-let me talk to her, Im sure I could get her to to"
            gh "..."
        elif alexiaAndrasObedient:
            al "Lord Andras can be- {i}strict{/i} at times, but hes not heartless."
            gh "..."
            al "If he knew his favorite forgemaster was locked down here, surely hed-"
            gh "..."
        else:
            al "I know how hard it is to deal with them, Greyhide."
            al "But this isnt the way, is it?"
            gh "..."
            al "You you want to see sunlight again, yeah? And the birds?"
            gh "..."
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "I've missed you.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "..."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "Ive thought about you a lot."
        gh "..."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "T-they cant do this to you. You didnt do anything wrong."
        gh "..."
        al "Why wont you say anything to me?"

"The bull flinched at her words. He lifted his head, just slightly. Only slightly."

gh "No need to protect me, little one."

al "Why are you doing this, Greyhide?"

gh "Tired tired of hurting others."
gh "Tired of trying... so hard."

al "You dont mean that."

gh "..."

menu:
    "I care about you.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "No. Not real. It is not real."
        "Righteous anger rose up in Alexias chest."
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        al "You didnt hurt me, Greyhide. You didnt cause any of this!"
        al "I {i}chose{/i} to be with you."
        gh "Just... drug."
        "Alexia felt tears build up in the corners of her eyes. She took a purposeful step towards him, her hands balling into fists."

        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "{i}It would be so much easier if it was just the stupid drug!{/i}"
        al "Dont you get it? I dont regret what happened between us, I dont regret any of it!"
        "She bent down, reaching out to caress his cheek. His lips pulled back in a pained grimace, he turned his face away."
        "She reached out anyway, fingers brushing across the fur of his snout. He flinched, but did not push her away."

        al "Please... dont give up on me like this."
    "It was just a fling.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "To you."
        "Greyhide shook his head back and forth."
        gh "What of Rowan?"
        if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 30:
            show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            al "My husband would know a thing or two about infidelity."
        else:
            al "Rowan isnt here, Greyhide. I am. "
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "You dont need to beat yourself up over a bit of harmless fun."
        "The bulls head drooped. The conversation only seemed to be making him more miserable."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "Uncertain how to proceed, Alexia gently patted his shoulder."
        al "Look, this wasnt anything serious. And it never has to happen again."
        al "You cant destroy yourself over something you didnt have any control over."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "...For what its worth, I enjoyed the time we spent together."
    "The drug made us do it":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "No."
        gh "No excuse."
        al "Its not an excuse, Greyhide. Its the truth. That same feeling overtook me."
        al "I dont blame you for whats happened."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "Youre my friend. I trust you. The fact that you feel this guilt at all just proves your good intentions."
        "Greyhide set his jaw and stared at the floor. She saw tears build in the corners of his eyes."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "Hey, come on: its me."
        "Alexia got down on one knee, placing her hand on top of his own with a reassuring smile."
        al "You dont have to hide it."

"Greyhides shoulders trembled, his body shuddered at her touch. He turned to look at her, his large eyes meeting hers for the first time."

gh "I-"

"The {i}snap{/i} of the lock unlatching behind Alexia brought them both screeching back to reality. The cell door opened wide, slamming against the outside wall from the force of the swing. "

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

al "L-Lord Andras!"

"Alexia stood up in a rush, scooting backwards till her back was against the cell wall. She made space between herself and Greyhide, giving way as Andras stalked into the room."
"The demon planted his hands upon his hips, his eyes shifting back and forth between Alexia and Greyhide for a short moment before he let out a huff of amusement."

an "I see you outwitted that dunce at the door."

"Far from being angry at her intrusion, the demons lips split wide into a smug, toothy grin. "

show andras happy at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Why am I not surprised to see you here?"

gh "Dont blame her. I I made her come-"

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Oh, pipe down will you? Youve played the part of the dreary martyr for long enough."

"Andras studied Greyhide for a long moment, his lips twisting with contempt at his downturned expression."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

if society_type == 'feudal':
    an "Is this any way to greet your Emperor?"
else:

    an "Is this any way to greet your master?"

show andras happy at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Stand up and look me in the eyes, like a real man would."

"Greyhide pulled himself painfully to his feet, rising up in the cramped cell till his horns were brushing against the ceiling. He had to hunch to fit inside, dipping his head low in deference."

if society_type == 'feudal':
    gh "Emperor Andras."
else:

    gh "Master Andras."

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Youd better have a good explanation for yourself, you old fool."

gh "..."

an "Ive spent the better part of a week at the muster yard listening to sob stories from my men. How all their broken equipment is being left to rust. One idiotic complaint after another."
an "At first I just chalked it up to you being preoccupied with work. But then I learned that your forge hasnt been lit in {i}days{/i}."

gh "..."

show andras angry at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Stop staring at the floor like a drooling imbecile and {i}answer me{/i}."

gh "I have no excuse."

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Well that's too bad, old man. Id at least be willing to hear it if you had one."
an "You are the castle Forgemaster, and we are at war. My men need weapons, and you are expected to provide them."
an "There is no excuse for failure. None whatsoever."
an "You have served me well thus far, and Id hate to lose a tool as useful as you to such a frivolous matter."

"Andras cast a sidelong glance in Alexias direction, smirking at her discomfort."

show andras smirk at edgeleft with dissolve

an "What you do and who you do it with in your spare time is no concern of mine up to and until it affects {i}me{/i}."

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Consider this imprisonment your one and only warning. If I cant count on you to do your duties, then I will find someone who can."

gh "That would probably be for the best."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

"Andras was just starting to turn away when his head snapped around."

an "...Excuse me?"

gh "It would be... best. If you found a better Forgemaster."

show andras angry at edgeleft with dissolve

"Alexia had never seen a look like the one that crossed Andras face in that brief moment. His expression twisted into something inhuman. Unrecognizable."
"Greyhide refused to meet his eyes, keeping his gaze trained to the floor. That only seemed to make the demon madder."

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

an "I see... so thats how it is, then."

show bg8 with flash

gh "{i}Hurk!{/i}"

"Red energy surrounded Greyhide. A circle of profane magic grew above his head as Andras cast his torturous spell. The stoic minotaur fell to one knee, his body shuddering from the sudden onrush of pain."

an "So be it. Seeing as you no longer serve a purpose, I suppose theres no use in keeping you around."

al "{i}Greyhide!{/i}"

"Andras released his concentration, allowing the spell to dissipate. The minotaur let out a gasp of air. Without missing a beat Andras fists clenched and the magic returned, stronger than before. It engulfed Greyhide in blinding agony."
"The bull let out a roar of pain, falling onto his hands and knees. His manacles jingled as he shuddered from the force of the magic assault."

al "Stop! Stop it!"
al "Please, dont hurt him!"

show andras angry at edgeleft with dissolve

"Andras didnt answer. He merely clenched his brow and redoubled his efforts."
"Another pulse, this time for nearly five full seconds. Greyhide let out a bellow of pain. He writhed on the ground in agony as the red circle of energy roiled and contorted about him."

gh "{i}HRRRRRAAAGH!{/i}"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "{i}Stop! Stop it! Youre killing him!{/i}"

"Andras unclenched his hands, and the magic dissipated. Greyhide collapsed onto the ground and lay still. His body twitched, his muscles spasming as he whimpered. The only indication he yet lived was the uneven rise and fall of his breath."
"Andras turned with slow deliberateness to face Alexia, his face a dark stormcloud."

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

an "You and your cow lover have a lot to answer for."
an "I demand that he work, he does nothing for over a week. I ask for answers, and he feeds me useless platitudes."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "Hell keep working, I know he will!"

show andras angry at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Why bother? Hes a lamed bull, useless to me now. Jezeras little prank revealed just how brittle he is."

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

an "The miserable wretch wont even struggle to save his own skin. "

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Please my Lord, he is just under a lot of stress-"

"Andras ignored her, nodding to the guard outside."

an "Bring him out to the courtyard and put him out of his misery."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

al "{i}No!{/i}"

show andras smirk at edgeleft with dissolve

"Against her own instincts Alexia took a strong step towards the demon. Amused at her audacity, Andras lips twisted into a grin."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

an "...Come again?"

al "H-hell make you your weapons, I know he will. Please my Lord: give him another chance."

an "Why should I?"

"Alexia swallowed, bowing her head and staring at her toes. She had nothing to offer, and she knew it."

menu:
    "Ill do whatever it takes to help him.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        an "How touching. You must really care about this moldy slice of beef."
        al "H-hes my friend."
        an "Thats not how my dear sister tells it."
        "She did not dare to lift her gaze in that moment to meet his mocking smile. She heard him let out a self-satisfied laugh."
    "Ill do... {i}anything{/i} you ask of me, Lord Andras.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Andras smirked. He stepped forward and took her chin in hand, lifting it up to look at him."
        an "Anything, hm?"
        an "Careful, dear. I might just make you forget why you came here in the first place."
        "He let the tension simmer in the air for a long moment before letting go of her and stepping back. He let out a self-satisfied laugh."
    "You at least owe him an opportunity to prove himself.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        an "I owe him nothing. He owes {i}me{/i} weapons."
        "Alexia lifted her chin and stared defiantly back at him."
        al "Youll never get them from him if hes dead."
        "Andras stared her down, his lips flattening. He let out a self-satisfied laugh."

an "...Very well. Ill let him off the hook. On {i}one condition{/i}."
an "You have been his apprentice for some time, have you not?"

"A thrill of alarm ran up her spine."

al "I have... helped him in the forge on occasion."

an "And has your illustrious master taught you anything about the art of smithing?"

al "A a bit, I suppose."

an "Good. Then Ill make you a deal."

"He held up a lone finger, wagging it back and forth."

an "One. One sword, made from his forge, using his tools, using his methods. Thats all I ask in return for his freedom. You can do that for me, cant you?"
an "If you can make me just one sword, Ill forgive his insolence."

"She didnt know what cruel game Andras was playing. There was a crafty grin on his face. His eyes were alight with malice."
"Alexia looked down at Greyhide, at his shuddering form as he struggled to pick himself up off the ground. The tremble at the base of her spine abated."
"She clenched her fists, set her jaw and looked Andras straight in the eye. She nodded."

al "One sword."

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"The forge was heated, the tools laid out. She had prepared everything as Greyhide had instructed."
"Alexia stood at the anvil, staring blankly at the heavy hunk of iron in her hand. There was a pit in her stomach deep enough to swallow a mountain whole."

an "Are you watching closely, Greyhide?"

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"Greyhide stood in anxious silence, his hands manacled together as he shifted back and forth on his hooves. His eyes were wide, his face clenched. He shared a long, frightened look with Alexia."

gh "You dont have to Ill make the blades, I swear it. Just dont-"

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an "Shut up and let her get started."

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an "This is for {i}your{/i} benefit, after all."

"Nothing for it now. She was committed. Alexia took in a deep breath, steeled herself, and placed the hunk of iron into the forge."



"At the outset the quixotic nature of her endeavor became abundantly clear to everyone."
"Alexia had never forged so much as a kitchen knife before, much less a sword. All she had to go by was observation and her own will to see this cruel farce through."
"Everywhere the threat of severe injury lurked, acting as a constant stress upon her mind. The forge was blisteringly hot, such that Alexia had to squint to even look inside."

an "Ha! You see that? She took the iron out too early."

gh "..."

"Alexia, her cheeks cherry-red from both the heat and the taunting, placed the vaguely orange-red metal back into the forges flames. She waited this time till the metal was yellow-white, then pulled it free."

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al "{i}Ah!{/i}"

"Her grip on the metal was a bit too uneven with the tongs as she moved it to the anvil, and the heated hunk of iron slipped from her grasp, clattering to the ground. She had to almost leap out of the way to avoid catching it on her foot."

gh "{i}Hnnh{/i}!"

"Greyhide twitched. He stepped forward to help her, but Andras held an arm out to keep him back. "

an "Is this all that youve been teaching her, old man? Shameful. It's a wonder anything ever gets done in here."

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gh "Let me help her."

an "No. You chose to do nothing, so nothing is what youll do. Blame your apathy for bringing us here."

gh "..."

"Greyhides eyes were wide like dinner plates. When Alexia met his gaze, he shook his head back and forth, as if urging her to stop."
"Andras grinned and gestured for her to continue. Alexia set her jaw, and moved to retrieve the fallen metal from the floor."

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"It was so damned heavy and cumbersome. After heating it up again, she set the crooked hunk upon the center of the anvil. She kept a death grip on the hammer, struggling to lift the weight of even one of Greyhides smaller tools."
"She tried to replicate the smooth form of the forges true master, lifting and lowering her hammer in the slow, methodical fashion shed seen Greyhide do countless times before."
"It was clumsy and inefficient. She struck the heated metal off-center, and sometimes missed it entirely. Sparks flew upwards in a haphazard stream."

an "A fine blade for a cripple! With how many kinks shes added to it, youre more likely to kill a man with a tablespoon."
an "I suppose shed know a thing or two about kinks though, hm?"

gh "{i}Hrrmh{/i}"

an "Look: shes not even scraping off the scale! Now thats how you get a pitted sword."
an "What {i}were{/i} the two of you doing down in the forge all this time? Fucking?"

"Andras words were too pointed, {i}too{/i} goading. His mocking laughter came with an almost theatrical flair."
"Alexia spared a glance in his direction, realizing his gaze wasn't even focused on her efforts, but on the seething Minotaur standing rigid at his side."

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"A sudden surge of sparks fountained up at her face, and Alexia jerked back reflexively to avoid them. Her grip loosened, and the hammer clattered out of her hands."

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an "Enough."
an "This charade has gone on for too long. It's evident she couldnt forge slag, much less a half-decent sword."

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an "It was funny at first, but now its just gotten pathetic. It seems your teaching methods are as flaccid as your excuses, old man."

gh "...Hrmh."

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an "Youve failed to show her anything of substance, aside from your cock. You're no warrior, and you're certainly no teacher."
an "Are you really this worthless? Is there nothing you can give this woman?"

"Greyhide was shaking. Alexia had never seen his face in such a state with furrowed brow and grimacing expression. A dark, malicious grin grew on Andras face."

an "Death would be preferable to having a mate like you."

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gh "{i}RAAAAAAAAAAAAH!{/i}"

"The roar of an enraged beast pierced the soot-filled air. Whatever further taunt Andras had been about to say was drowned out entirely. The furious bull flexed, clenching his hands as he strained against his manacles."
"{i}Snap{/i}. The chain links broke apart like brittle sticks. Freed from his bonds, Greyhide lowered his head and charged the Demon."



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"Andras did not even have time to raise his hands before the bull reached him. Greyhide cranked his arm back and smashed his fist into the Demons face."
"The blow connected against Andras jaw with the weight of a warhammer. Andras staggered, his head snapping to one side."
"Greyhide did not give him space to recover, his fist connecting with his chin a second time and causing Andras to take a step back to steady himself."

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"Greyhide tackled Andras to the ground, nearly goring him in the process with his horns. Planting himself atop him, he headbutted the demon as hard as he could into the ground."

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"Alexia heard the loud {i}crack{/i} of Andras head as it hit the stone floor with earth-shaking force. She watched, flabbergasted as Greyhide assaulted the demon with the full might of his rage."

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"Andras raised his hands to ward him off, but the raging Minotaur would not be dissuaded. Greyhide rained blows down on Andras, his fists rising and falling in a reckless repetition, all restraint disappeared from his face."

al "Greyhide!"

"He either didn't hear her, or didnt listen. His brutal assault continued unabated. There was a crazed look in his eye. A look of madness."


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al "{i}Greyhide{/i}!"

"It was only after several seconds of frenzied aggression that Greyhide slowed his assault, turning his head sharply to glare at Alexia. For a brief moment, she could not see the man beneath the beast."


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"He met her eyes. The longer they looked at each other, the more his anger drained away, and he became himself again. Greyhide looked away from her, wiping at his eyes with the back of his hand."
"He looked drained now, having spent himself in the frenzy. The bull stood up off Andras, his legs shaking with the effort. Beneath him, Andras wasnt moving."
"There was a long silence. All that could be heard in the room was the crackling of the coals."

al "W-what have you-"
al "Is he?"

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an "{i}HA!{/i}"

"As if waiting for his cue, the demon sprang up."

an "Haha, yes! Now {i}thats{/i} more like it!"

"Andras spat a wad of blood onto the ground next to him, rubbing blithely at his chin."

an "Good swing, old man!"

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"Greyhide, for his part, looked horrified. He stepped forward, extending his hands out towards the man he had been so hatefully beating upon mere moments before."

gh "I Lord Andras, I am so-"

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an "Dont you {i}dare{/i} try to apologize to me, fool."

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"The demon, still chuckling, picked himself up off the ground. Dark bruises and cuts checkerboarded his skin; Greyhide had {i}literally{/i} dented his face."
"Andras paid the injuries no mind. Already his hellish constitution was regenerating itself, the wounds fading even as he spoke."

an "Who would have thought a silly little comment like {i}that{/i} would have been what it took to finally wake you up? "
an "You always were slow on the uptake, beast."

"He reached out and took hold of Greyhides shoulder. Andras patted him on the back as if he were encouraging a trusted friend."

an "Im glad we finally understand each other."

gh "I..."

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an "Shut up. Listen closely now, because this is the first and last time I will ever say this."
an "I have no use for weaklings, still less for those who {i}pretend{/i}. You are who you are. Embrace it."

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"Andras cast a teasing smirk in Alexias direction. He winked at her."

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an "You owe me work, starting now. I expect to see twice the normal output by the end of next week, or your heads back on the chopping block."

gh "Y-yes, Lord Andras"

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an "No more excuses, no more distractions. You bring me my weapons, or you face the consequences."
an "Do I make myself clear?"

gh "Yes, Lord Andras."

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an "Good. Find something to cut the Forgemasters manacles, and then get to work."

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"Alexia stared at Andras retreating form as he strode from the forge, whistling to himself."
"Her attention was drawn sharply back to the exhausted blacksmith as he sank to the floor. Alexia rushed over to him."

al "Are you okay?"

gh "Hmh I should not have done that."

"Alexia choked out a laugh through her tears. She embraced him."

al " We should... talk. The three of us."

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al "So thats the situation."

ro "He wanted {i}you{/i} to forge the sword?"

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an "Andras always did have a sick sense of justice."

gh "I am sorry for the trouble I have caused. For the danger I put you both in. "
gh "I would... understand if you hate me."

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ro "I dont hate you, Greyhide. The Twins have been meddling with us since the day we met."
ro "First Jezera, and now Andras I dont quite know what to make of it all."

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al "Theres nothing to make of it. Andras used me to hurt Greyhide."

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ro "Im - uh not sure thats the whole story."

gh "The Twins do what they will. We are at their mercy. But I have no excuse."
gh "I have... grown close to you. To both of you. But I have betrayed that trust, come between mates."
gh "In my tribe, such an affront would warrant a fight to the death."

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al "Y-you dont have to go {i}that{/i} far, Greyhide."

gh "My apologies, little one. But that is not your decision to make."

"Greyhide got down on one knee in front of Rowan, bowing his head to him."

gh "I am sorry, my friend. I have trampled upon your dignity."
gh "I will not fight you if you choose to take vengeance."

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ro "Stand up, Greyhide. Id rather not have to look down on you while we talk."

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ro "Ive felt the effects of Jezeras drug firsthand. While I cant say I was exactly thrilled to learn what you two have been up to, I cant really blame you, given the circumstances."

"Greyhide glanced in Alexias direction. He let out a grunt of discomfort."

gh "I have a further confession to make."
gh "The drugs were not the only cause."
gh "I have... feelings for Alexia. The feelings one has for a mate."

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ro "Ah, I - uh I see."

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al "Greyhide..."

gh "This changes nothing. I know what I have done, and I refuse to come between you."

"Greyhide turned and stared meaningfully into Alexias eyes."

gh "If it is a problem... then I will accept the pain of losing you. My feelings mean less to me than our friendship. "

"Alexia felt Rowans gaze turn to her. She couldnt look him in the eye. Her throat grew thick."

ro "So what do you think?"

al "I-I love you, Rowan. We are husband and wife and that will never-"

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ro "Stop. You know thats not what Im asking."

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ro "What do you think about Greyhides confession?"

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        "Rowan stared at them both thoughtfully for a moment, then shrugged."
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        ro "Its not like I didnt already know."
        al "Rowan, I-"
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        ro "You have my blessing."
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        al "Huh?"
        ro "I cant say I get whats going on between you two, or even what Im supposed to {i}feel{/i} about it exactly, but"
        ro "I know what it feels like to be willing to sacrifice everything for someone you love."
        ro "If this is what you two truly want, then I suppose Im okay with it."
        "Alexias heart leapt at the sight of Rowans reassuring smile."
        al "Are we-?"
        ro "Were okay, Alexia."
        ro "...Well just have to see what this means, for {i}all{/i} of us, moving forward."
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        ro "For now, lets take this one day at a time."
        gh "Th-thank you, friend Rowan."
        "Rowan extended his hand to Greyhide. The Minotaur stared at it for a long moment before taking it. Alexia felt her heart flutter with joy as the two friends shook hands."
        ro "Well, I hate to cut this reunion short, but I still have some paperwork to finish something about a backlog of iron?"
        "Rowan nudged Greyhides elbow, smirking. The embarrassed bull rubbed sheepishly at the back of his neck."
        ro "What say we continue this conversation at dinner tonight, huh? Just the three of us."
        gh "I would like that."
        al "As would I."
        ro "Perfect, see you two then."
        "Rowan gave his wife a knowing wink as he made himself scarce. And just like that, the two lovers were left alone with one another."
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    "Lets just forget this ever happened.":

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        "Greyhide let out a sigh of relief."
        gh "I would like that. Very much so."
        ro "Barring some kind of trial by combat, I suppose your apology will have to do."
        gh "I-I will submit to whatever judgement you-"
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        ro "Goddess fend Greyhide, Im {i}joking{/i}."
        ro "I forgive you. Both of you. The best thing we can try to do from here is to move on, as friends."
        gh "You do me a great honour, Rowan. I will not forget this."
        "Greyhide rose to his feet and extended a hand out to Rowan. He smiled and took it."
        gh "And you, little one. You are okay with still seeing me around the castle?"
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        "Alexia smiled and nodded."
        al "Of course, Greyhide. I trust you."
        "The bull blushed and glanced away, rendered bashful by her shy admittance."
        gh "I will try to live up to that expectation."
        gh "...Friends?"
        "Alexia and Rowan shared a look. They smiled at one another."
        ro "Friends."
        al "Friends."
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gh "Thank you, Alexia. For reminding me who I am. Even when I forgot."

"The Minotaurs voice grew haggard as he looked away from her."

gh "You you are the reason I yet live."
gh "There are no words for what you mean to me. "

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        "Overcome with emotion, Alexias footsteps quickened to a run."
        "Greyhide let out a startled grunt as she threw herself against him. She wrapped her arms around his thick frame and buried her face into his chest."
        al "Gods, I thought I was going to lose you!"
        "His big arms wrapped tight around her. She heard his deep, comforting voice whisper in her ear."
        gh "I am here, little one."
        "He was, thank all the stars in the sky. Gryhide held her off the ground so effortlessly, it was like she was floating. He engulfed her in his warmth."
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        al "D-dont you {i}ever{/i} scare me like that again!"
        "Greyhide chuckled, a deep rumble in his chest that vibrated pleasingly through her body. She felt his arms pull her closer."
        gh "For you, I promise."
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    "Seems like youre stuck with me, huh? She said with a smile.":

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        "Greyhides chuckle rumbled deep in his chest."
        gh "Believe me little one, it is the exact opposite."
        gh "Though, judging from the quality of your work today, you have much left to learn."
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        "Alexia, caught off guard by his teasing tone, began to laugh."
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        al "You ungrateful {i}brute{/i}!"
        "The bull grinned at her, flashing her a rare glimpse of his flat teeth."
        gh "Heh."
    "Seeing his vulnerable look, Alexia opened her arms for a hug.":

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        al "Hey, come here."
        "The Minotaur hesitated, but eventually shuffled over into her arms. His fur felt warm in her grasp, soft and downy like a soothing blanket."
        gh "I am unworthy of someone as lovely as you."
        al "Hush. No more of that."
        "He trembled, but her grip was firm, and he eventually settled into her arms."
        gh "I ought to be the one who comforts."
        al "Why? Because Im small?"
        gh "...Yes."
        "Alexia chuckled, running her hands up and down his back."
        al "Well, tough luck. Youre big, and you could use a hug."
    "Taking his hand, she said I will always be there for you, Greyhide.":

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        "The bulls eyes widened. He opened his mouth to say something, but the words would not come. He let out a nervous grunt."
        gh "Hrmh"
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        al "I mean it."
        gh "I know. I am just... unused to hearing such things."
        "The bull squeezed her hand. It was warm and gentle."
        gh "I will always be there for you, too."
        "Alexia smiled at Greyhide, and the Minotaur smiled back. A quiet lull fell between them, like the day they'd first met in the woods."

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    "Part ways for now.":

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        al "I could use a bath."
        "Greyhide chuckled. He rested his large hand on the top of her head, ruffling her hair."
        gh "Go, little one. There has been enough excitement for one day, I think."
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        al "More than enough to last a lifetime."
        "The bull smiled at her, and she smiled back. The two newfound lovers spent a long moment staring at one another, before Alexia blushed and looked away."
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        al "I-I should go."
        gh "Be well, Alexia."
        "Alexia paused at the door, casting one last look at the tired blacksmith."
        al "You too, Greyhide."
        $ greyhideRelationship = 'alexia'
        return

"Alexia turned her gaze towards his oversized bed. She nodded towards it, then shot Greyhide a searching look."
"Greyhide smiled and said nothing. He hefted her tiny frame, cradled her in his arms, and carried her over to it."
"Greyhide set her gently on the mattress, cautious, as if he thought she was a porcelain doll and was afraid to break her. Alexia giggled at his excessive display."
"She ran her fingers across his chest, marveling at the feel of his taut muscles beneath the fur. His large hands roamed across her, gently undoing her clothing as she struggled to remove his loincloth."


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"He was already hard. No amount of leather coverage could conceal that. No sooner had he exposed her breasts to the open air than a sizeable bulge had lifted the paltry fabric like a pillar upwards."
"Curious, she took an experimental squeeze, and the bull let out a low grunt of pleasure."

gh "No fair."

al "Hehe, I wasnt trying to be."

gh "{i}Hrmh{/i} troublesome woman."

"She laughed at his bashful reticence. She was feeling rather nervous herself, all things considered. Her hands tremored as she at last managed to remove his loincloth, exposing his erect cock."
"She reached out and touched it, wrapping her fingers tight around its length. She marveled for a moment at its heat, at the pleasant manner in which it throbbed to the beat of the beasts heart."
"{i}Her{/i} beast. She smiled to herself, leaning forward to plant a kiss on the tip."

gh "Mmh Alexia."

"His hand went to the back of her head, gently guiding her forward. She let him, lathering the head of his cock with love as she went. Her fingers clenched tight, and she began to stroke."
"It was slow sensual, methodical; like Greyhide himself. She took her time, moving up and down his length with her tongue, savoring the taste of his skin. "
"Every kiss and lick and stroke was carefully timed, perfectly placed to elicit the precise reaction she wanted from him. She covered his cock in her saliva, marking him as hers."
"The Minotaurs thick fingers ran through her hair, curling through her red locks with tender affection. Alexia smiled, suckling on his cockhead as she stared up into his eyes."
"She took him in both hands and leaned forward, planting trailing kisses across the top of his cock as she jerked him. He urged her onwards, his breath issuing forth in sharp retort to her illicit touch."
"Her touch trailed lower, tickling across the underside of his furry nutsack as she worshipped his masculinity."
"Alexias thighs shifted back and forth, struck with an itch that refused to be scratched. She was wet, {i}desperately{/i} so; her body yearned at the emptiness."

al "Greyhide"
al "I want you inside me."

"The bull paused, his snout crinkling with concern."

gh "But it will not fit."

"Alexia let out a breathy giggle, her attention refocusing on the dick that so captivated her. Her cheeks burned with her own audaciousness."

al "Still. I want to try."

"Greyhide stared at her, his lips curling upwards into a deep smile. There was a hunger in his eyes, the same hunger with which hed first looked at her at that first, fateful dinner together."
"The two shared a smouldering look. Alexias heartbeat quickened as she felt his turgid cock twitch between her fingers. She sat up, exposing her narrow shoulders and frail form to his large, domineering frame."

al "...Well? What are you waiting for?"

"The bull took the playful bait. He let out a snort, rising up over her and planting his hands on either side of her shoulders, overwhelming her with his presence. The bed creaked from his weight."


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gh "Are you certain?"

"The question was genuine, but it was spoken with the kind of sovereign eroticism that commanded - nay, {i}demanded{/i} - her attention. It was a choice, but the hot breath on her neck ensured that it was no real choice at all."
"Wordless, she nodded, biting her lip and spreading her legs as he angled himself against her. She shivered as his long length dragged across her stomach, leaving a trail of glistening precum on her skin."
"His weight was such that he could crush her just from laying down, yet he held himself at bay. All that strength, yet he did not use it. He held himself in check."
"Sometimes Alexia wondered if she was {i}crazy{/i} to find a Minotaur attractive, to find pleasure in the perversion of such bestial countenance."
"But not now, not in this moment. At this moment, everything made sense."
"His massive, flat cockhead pressed against her entrance. She was lubricated, practically drooling down there. Alexia wanted him, she wanted him so {i}bad{/i}. The bull grunted, and leaned his hips into her."
"Oh {i}oh{/i}, how slow it was. How delightfully it pushed against her labia, how slowly her lips yielded to the girth now stuffing her insides. He was barely past the tip, but already her hands were filled with bedsheet, clenching tight for dear life."

al "Aaa-{i}aaah{/i}!"

"He did not say a thing, her stallion. He merely shifted his hips back, then pushed in again. Deeper this time. The friction of his thick dick sliding into her sent Alexia into conniption fits."
"It was loud. The wet {i}squelch{/i} of her hungry pussy as she greedily tried to devour his length filled the air with every thrust. Hed barely cleared the head inside before she was twisting and gasping beneath him."
"People would think her mad. Hell, her own husband must think she was crazy! But when the bull bucked his hips forward, gave her the tantalizing taste of what a {i}real{/i} ride might feel like, such worries disappeared before sheer, aching pleasure."
"The size the size was the whole point! {i}Gods{/i} what a rush, what heart-pounding euphoria. It made her whole body blush, it made a song out of her breathless cries as he shifted back and forth, {i}back and forth{/i} again inside her."
"The bull was as entranced as she, his leathery face scrunching up into a mess of worried wrinkles. His breath came out in heavy bursts, open mouthed and haggard. It was everything he could do to hold himself back."
"He had wriggled over a quarter of his length inside her, but it was clear he wanted more. Every impulse in his mind had to be {i}screaming{/i} at him to take the plunge, to bury himself into her deepest folds and claim her as his mate."
"But he didnt. Her stallion held his will. He thrust and pushed and withdrew in precise (if trembling) movements. It only reinforced the faith she had in him, and the joyous feeling of their now-consummated union."
"She trusted him completely, and he rewarded her with toe-curling pleasure."

al "Aaah! {i}G-Greyhide{/i}!"

"Greyhide did not answer, he did not dare. Every iota of his concentration was bent upon holding himself back, from denying himself that most base of illicit pleasures. All it would take, was one, strong thrust..."
"She felt the thrumming of his heartbeat through the end of his wettened cock, it hammered with a weight so heavy she felt like he was already cumming inside her. Alexias eyes fluttered as she struggled to maintain some semblance of her composure."
"He thrust again, inches sinking deeper. It was like the whole world was entering her. Alexia opened her mouth to gasp, but the next thrust stole the very breath from her lungs."

al "{i}Aa-AAAH! Hnnnnngh{/i}!"

"Liquid electricity tickled up her spine. Her muscles clenched, her back lifting clear off the mattress in a feminine curl. A full-body orgasm swept over her helpless form like thunder rolling over the mountains. "
"For a brief moment, all she was was white. Her feminine juices squirted out, splashing both the bedsheets and the bulls groin, nearly a foot away from the clenching culprits creaming pussy."

gh "{i}Hrrmph{/i}!"

"He growled so deeply that she felt the exhalation through his cock. It thickened inside her, and his hips paused in their movement. Alexia gasped, her eyes fluttering as her chest lifted and lowered in frantic pace."

al "O-oh G-G-{i}Gods{/i}!"

"She covered her face in shame, her cheeks burning red with the sheer taboo of the delightful sensation. She was spitted on the end of him, mere putty in his hands."
"A large hand gently peeled away her own, exposing her face to him. Greyhide looked into her eyes, cupping her cheek - and the entire side of her face besides - with the palm of his hand."

gh "Are you all right, little one?"

"She gaped at him. He he really thought she was in {i}pain{/i}! Despite her crowning embarrassment, Alexia choked out a shaky laugh."

al "H-hurry up, you dummy. Im {i}way ahead{/i} of you!"

"The bull smiled and obliged, thrusting into her with sudden force. Her cheeky bravado dissipated in an instant, replaced by a wordless, feminine whine. The wet {i}schlick{/i} of her pussy was the loudest sound of all."
"Desperate for support, she wrapped her hands around his thick forearm, and leaned her head against his hand. She squeezed her eyes shut as he rode her to completion."
"Finally, after who-knows-how many orgasms were squelched out of her stretched womanhood, Alexia felt Greyhides breathing shorten."
"His breath grew shallow as his hips began to piston in and out of her. The thrusts grew shorter, but deeper, adding an element of intensity to their final race to the finish."
"Who knew how much shed taken of him clearly not enough, as she had yet to feel his hips against her own. The only point of contact between them was the swelling cock in her nethers."
"But, judging from Greyhides sharp inhale, that was {i}more{/i} than enough."

gh "Mmrrh, {i}Alexia{/i}!"

"He snorted, grunted and came. The cumvein bulged within her, and she felt the first line of liquid hot love burst forth in a torrent within."


show cg961 with sshake
show cg961 with sshake
scene cg962 with flash
show greyhide neutral behind cg962
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg962
pause 3

"A fountain of something hot and creamy spurted inside of her. Alexia gasped, feeling the weight of his seed in a real, tangible manner inside her belly."
"The bull seemed to recognize the lack of space for his seed, as he immediately began to pull out. Such efforts proved too little, too late, as even before he could pull free spurts of pearlescent cum squeezed past the length of his shaft and squirted out onto the bedsheets."
"Alexia came hard, her body twitching as the breath stole from her lungs. At last the bull pulled free, dragging his shaft forward across her body as it fired its copious load upon her belly, her breasts and groin."
"A few particularly energetic ejaculations even managed to reach her face and lips. She coughed and spluttered as she felt the sudden taste of something salty on her tongue."
"The two lay like that, panting and gasping in tune to one another until the cumming stopped, and then for some time after that. Both were exhausted, drained in body and spirit from all that had happened that day."
"But they were together. They had both admitted their feelings, and they had resolved themselves to each other. That alone had made the whole ordeal worth it."

scene bg22 with fade
show greyhide neutral at center with dissolve

"After theyd cleaned up, Alexia dozed on Greyhides bed. The bull pulled his woolen blanket over her and let her rest."
"He walked, a little unsteadily to his work stool, and sat down. Staring at her in the warm light of the forge, a soft smile graced his lips."

gh "Sleep well, little one."

$ greyhideRelationship = 'alexia'
return





label greyhide_finale_rowan:

scene bg54 with fade

"Rowan couldnt sleep. He hadnt gotten any real sleep in days."
"The usefulness of his idle thoughts had evaporated hours ago, yet his mind remained abuzz with needless worry."
"A few stolen hours here and there, a smattering of delirious submersions into unconsciousness, followed by sudden, rushing wakefulness."
"He wondered if Greyhide was suffering from such aftereffects."
"Rowan grunted in discomfort at the thought of the Minotaur, turning over on his side and squeezing his eyes shut."
"Everything was a distraction: distant sounds became a resounding chorus; the pale moonlight drew his wavering eye as it peeked through the window of his room."
"A signal horn blared from the wall, echoing with maddening volume through his bedroom window. Wordless chatter rose up from far below, voices and grunting, noise without end."
"And on and on it went."

show rowan necklace naked neutral at midleft with dissolve

if alexiaSeparateRoom == False:
    "Alexia was asleep at his side, her brow clenched in quiet - if not entirely restful - slumber. Rowan could not help but feel envious of how she managed to find any at all."
    "Shed complained of bad dreams of late, but that was better than his predicament."
    "Jezeras drug had affected them both differently, and insomnia was his gift. The toxin slowly working its way out of his system had stolen both his rest and his peace of mind."

"Rowan grunted and turned over, his mind turning like a rusty crank as he ruminated on all that had happened in the last week. Gods only knew what Greyhide thought of all this."

ro "..."

show rowan necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "To hell with it, not like Im getting any sleep anyway."

"Rowan threw off the covers and went to find his clothes. He couldnt stand the silence any longer."

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"The tired hero hustled down the castle corridors, barely sparing a glance for those he passed. It was late, almost no one was about. He made straight for Greyhides forge."
"{i}A secret meeting. An illicit dalliance{/i}. Rowan shook his head angrily at the taunting voices in his head. His heart hammered heavy in his chest."

ro "I just need to know that hes all right."

"The flimsy excuse fell flat in the empty corridor."

scene bg22 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "Greyhide! Are you in there?"

"They hadnt spoken in nearly a week. Rumors from the castle staff were he was refusing to leave his room for any reason, barring all visitors."
"Rowan sighed, leaning his head against the door when he got no response. He took a moment to collect himself, then pounded harder on the heavy door with his fist."

ro "...Come on, Greyhide. Its me. "

show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve

show orc soldier neutral at midleft with moveinright
show greyhide sad at midright with moveinright
show wild orc neutral at edgeright with moveinright

"Rowan stepped back from the swinging door in time to see a pair of guards march from the room. To his shock, a chained Greyhide followed in their wake."
"His hands were manacled together, his head bowed low. He hobbled forward at the urging of the Orcs, who tugged on his chains to make him go faster."

ro "What in the planes of chaos are you {i}doing{/i}?"

show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "Unhand the Forgemaster at once! That is a direct order."

"The two Orcs paused in their march, exchanging uneasy looks. The lead piped up, scratching awkwardly at his cheek."

os "Uh cant, boss. Lord Andras ordered dis hisself."

show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "{i}What{/i}?"

"Greyhide did not even lift his head at the sound of Rowans voice. His shoulders were slumped, his body language that of a beaten dog. He quietly shuffled past as the guards prodded him out of the room."

hide orc solder with moveoutleft
hide greyhide with moveoutleft

ro "Why in the world would Andras arrest his own blacksmith?"

wo "He sez the Forgemaster wont work. Wont talk about it neither. "
wo "So Forgemaster gits tossed in a cell till he talks."

show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

"The Orc shrank back from Rowans enraged expression."

wo "B-boss also sez you aint sposed to-"

"Rowan spun on his heel and made straight for the dungeon. If he was quick, he could arrive before Greyhide got there."

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan sat brooding in the darkness of the cell. Hed managed to sneak past the guards and slip in undetected. Now it was all he could do to not pace the room."
"The sound of a lock unlatching caught his ear. He pressed his back tight against the wall towards the far corner of the cell, shrouded in darkness."

show greyhide sad at cliohnaright with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at midleft with dissolve

os "In dere, hurry up."

gh "..."

"The bull made no effort to resist, shuffling into the room and allowing the Orc to push him through."
"The gaoler did not bother to undo his manacles before he slammed the door shut behind him. Greyhide let out a heavy sigh."

hide orc solider with moveoutright
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with moveinleft

ro "Youre not getting out of a talk with me {i}that{/i} easily."

"The bull jerked back, his eyes going wide as they swiveled the room. Rowan stepped out from the shadows."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Relax. It's just me."

gh "..."

"Greyhide, realizing who it was, visibly deflated."

gh "Rowan."

"His looked away, a conflicted expression rising on his face."

gh "You should... not have come here."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Why? Afraid I might spring you?"

gh "Do not joke about such things."
gh "You... need to leave. You are in grave danger."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "So what else is new?"

gh "If... someone finds you here"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Then Ill tell them to take it up with the Twins."

"The bull let out a frustrated snort. He sat down on the floor, leaning his back against the wall."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

gh "That is what I fear."
gh "You do too much. You always do too much for me."

menu:
    "Says you.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "Yes. Says me. I am nothing. A blacksmith... a beast."
        gh "I do not deserve your help."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Yes, you do. But even if you didnt, what does it matter?"
        ro "Im here because I want to be."
    "I do it because I care.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "You should not say such things. It will only hurt us both."
        ro "Im only telling the truth."
        gh "{i}Hmh{/i}. Just leave me here."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Not a chance in hell. "
    "Would you rather I did nothing?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "Yes."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "You know Id never leave you behind like this."
        gh "You do not know... the effect you have on people."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        gh "I was content. I was at peace with- "
        gh "..."
        gh "You are wasting your time on me. There are others more deserving."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Maybe. Thats for me to decide."
    "You're my friend, of course I want to help.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "Friends do not do what I have done."
        gh "I have ruined everything."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "The fact that Im here proves you wrong."
        gh "The fact that you are here... only makes things worse."

"Greyhide sighed, a rough exhalation filled with emotion. He lowered his head and stared at the ground."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Whats going on, Greyhide?"

gh "..."

"Rowan moved to take a seat at his side, but the bull jerked in place. He shook his head firmly back and forth. The strain in his voice bordered on panic."

gh "{i}Please {/i}"
gh "Please, do not make this... harder for me."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Threatening me with a good time now, are we?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Greyhide did not so much as chuckle. The solemn look on his face caused Rowan to relent. He leaned back against the wall facing the Minotaur."

ro "...I think I can hazard a guess as to whats happened."

gh "{i}Hrmph{/i}. Do not say it."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Andras finally figured out youve stopped working the forge, hasnt he?"

gh "I have not stopped. I just"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

gh "I have failed him."

menu:
    "Good. The more the Twins fail, the better.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "You cannot say such things."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "This, coming from the man bound in chains."
        gh "I have nothing left to lose. You... have far too much."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "If youre so worried about the Twins opinion, then why stop working?"
    "Hell forgive you if you get back to work.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "I am not so certain."
        ro "Andras only cares about results. This could easily just be a hiccup, a stumble in production."
        ro "Accidents happen. I can vouch for you."
        gh "This was no accident. He... knows that."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "If thats the case, then why did you stop working?"
    "Its not Andras who Im worried about.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "..."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Greyhide come on, {i}talk to me{/i}. Im your friend."
        gh "That is a mistake. A friend like me will only ever hurt you."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Thats a patently untrue statement."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        gh "..."
        ro "...Why have you stopped working?"

gh "You know why."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Indulge my curiosity, then."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

gh "I have... shamed you. Hurt your wife. Betrayed your trust."

ro "You say it like {i}I{/i} had no say in the matter."

gh "Not real. Just the drug. Just instinct."

menu:
    "Bullshit. What we have is special.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "Rowan-"
        "Rowan shook his head back and forth."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "No. Stop it. You dont get to let yourself off the hook like that."
        ro "Nothing would have happened if there was nothing there in the first place."
        "Rowan rose to his feet and approached the Minotaur. Greyhides shoulders trembled. Rowan bent down, cupping the bulls cheeks in his hands."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Stop killing yourself over this. Over {i}us{/i}."
        "The gentle stroke of Rowan's finger on his face made the Minotaur grimace. He lifted his large eyes to look at Rowan, his gaze meeting his for the first time."
    "So what if it was? Didnt we enjoy ourselves?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "At the cost of your mate. At the cost of... harming you."
        ro "Do I look like Im in pain right now, Greyhide?"
        gh "..."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Not everything has to be as complicated as you make it out to be."
        ro "We had our fun, and I dont regret it for a second."
        ro "Whatever happens between me and Alexia, thats for us to work out. You arent to blame for {i}my{/i} choices."
        "He lifted his eyes to look at Rowan, his gaze meeting his for the first time."
    "That's exactly why you shouldnt beat yourself up about it.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "If I do not do it... then who will?"
        ro "Greyhide, {i}we were drugged{/i}. We didnt even know what was going on."
        gh "No... excuse. I lost control."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "As did I. But if I have to live with that guilt, then so do you."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Besides the castle would get awfully lonesome without you around."
        "Rowan reached out and put a hand on the Minotaurs back. Greyhide lifted his eyes to look at Rowan, his gaze meeting his for the first time since hed entered the cell."

gh "I-"

"The {i}snap{/i} of the lock unlatching behind Rowan yanked them both back to reality. The cell door opened wide, slamming against the outside wall from the force of the swing."
"Rowan stood in a rush, pivoting on his heel to face his demonic opponent. Hed been expecting him to arrive sooner or later."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at edgeleft with moveinleft

ro "Lord Andras."

"Andras said nothing for a moment, his eyes shifting back and forth between Rowan and Greyhide. He clutched what looked like a half-melted hunk of metal in his hand."

an "I was wondering if Id find you skulking about."
an "So, my sister wasnt lying. How bothersome. And now Im left to clean up her mess."

gh "Do not blame Rowan. I-I made him come here-"

an "Oh, pipe down will you? Youve played the part of the sobbing martyr for long enough."
an "Youd better have a good explanation for yourself, you old fool."

gh "..."

an "You are the castle Forgemaster, and we are at war. My men need weapons, and you are expected to provide them."

"Ignoring Rowan completely, Andras hauled Greyhide to his feet, thrusting the blade beneath his nose for him to inspect."

show andras angry at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Does {i}this{/i} look like a week's worth of work to you?"

gh "..."

an "Stop staring at the floor like a drooling imbecile and answer me."

gh "I have no excuse."

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Well that's too bad, old man. Id at least be willing to hear it if you had one."

"Andras tossed the malformed blade at Greyhides hooves. It clanged with sharp retort against the stone floor."

an "There is no excuse for failure, none whatsoever."
an "I heard about my sisters antics. I never would have thought something so inconsequential could have brought you to such a pathetic state."
an "You have served me well thus far, and Id hate to lose a tool as useful as you to such a frivolous matter."

"Andras cast a sidelong glance in Rowans direction, smirking at his grim expression discomfort."

show andras smirk at edgeleft with dissolve

an "What you do and who you do it with in your spare time is no concern of mine up to and until it affects {i}me{/i}."
an "Consider this imprisonment your one and only warning: if you cant fulfill your duties in this castle, then I will find someone who can."

gh "That would probably be for the best."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show andras angry at edgeleft with dissolve

"Andras was just starting to turn away when his head snapped around. "

an "...What did you just say?"

"Greyhide refused to meet his eyes, keeping his gaze trained to the floor. His subservience only seemed to make him madder."

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

an "I see... so thats how it is, then."


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show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

gh "{i}Hurk{/i}!"

"Red energy surrounded Greyhide. A circle of profane magic grew above his head as Andras cast his torturous spell. The stoic Minotaur fell to one knee, his body shuddering."

an "So be it. Seeing as you no longer serve a purpose, I suppose theres no use in keeping you around."

ro "{i}Greyhide{/i}!"

"After a few seconds Andras released his concentration, allowing the spell to dissipate. The Minotaur let out a gasp of air."
"Without missing a beat Andras fists clenched and the magic returned, engulfing Greyhide in blinding agony once more."
"The bull let out a cry of pain, falling onto his hands and knees. His manacles jingled as he trembled from the force of the magic assault."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Stop! Youve proved your point!"

show andras angry at edgeleft with dissolve

"Andras did not answer. He merely clenched his brow and redoubled his efforts."

show bg8 with flash
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"Another pulse, this time for nearly five full seconds. Greyhide let out a roar of pain, writhing on the ground in agony as the red circle of energy roiled and contorted about him."

gh "{i}HRRRRRAAAGH{/i}!"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan stepped forward, his hand going to his sword."

ro "{i}ANDRAS!{/i}"

"Andras unclenched his hands, and the magic dissipated for good. Greyhide collapsed onto the ground, and lay still."
"His body twitched, his muscles spasming as he whimpered in pain. The only indication he yet lived was the uneven rise and fall of his breath."
"Andras turned with slow deliberateness to face Rowan, his face a dark stormcloud."

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

an "A weakling. Hes a spineless weakling."
an "I tell him to work, he does nothing for over a week. I demand he give me answers, and instead he wallows in his own self pity."
an "I have given him every chance to redeem himself, but even {i}my{/i} patience has its limits."

"Rowan steeled himself. Despite his fear for Greyhides safety, he knew he couldnt afford to show it. Not now."
"There was only one angle he could play here. Andras needed a different outlet, a distraction that could placate the demons childish need to put something in its place."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "My Lord if I may?"

"Surprised by Rowans deferential tone, Andras glanced in the direction where his servant was pointing. The demons brow rose in surprise. He let out an annoyed grunt."

an "Take it. Its practically scrap metal."

"Rowan picked his way past Greyhides prostrate body, making a point not to glance in his direction, lest the demon continue his torture. He picked up the discarded blade that was the sum total of the blacksmiths efforts that week."
"He turned it about in the dim light, as if inspecting its contours. It was hardly a blade at all: more like a jagged hunk of flint a barbarian might wield."
"Rowan ran his finger across the uneven edge to test its sharpness. His palms clenched around the hilt to feel its uneven grip."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "A fine weapon. I can see why it took so long to forge."

"Andras stared at Rowan for a long moment, then burst into mocking laughter."

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an "Really, Rowan? {i}Thats{/i} your excuse?"

"But Rowan had already embraced the performance. He took a few practice swings with the unbalanced blade."

ro "If only he could make work of this quality every week. Wed never lose a battle."

an "{i}Hah{/i}! You absolute fool."
an "Fine. Youre so ready to defend him? Then put that slab of metal to use."
an "Since this is partially your fault anyways, Ill make you a deal."

"Rowan didnt know what game Andras was playing. There was a suspiciously crafty grin on his face."

an "If you can prove you can really use that mighty blade of yours to kill something of consequence, Ill give this fool another chance."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "...And if I fail?"

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Youll be dead. And Ill be in need of a new steward to go along with my new blacksmith."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan looked down at Greyhide, at his shuddering form as he struggled to pick himself up off the ground. The Hero of Rosaria clenched his fists, set his jaw and looked Andras straight in the eye."

ro "Very well. I accept."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at edgeleft with dissolve

"The castle courtyard was cleared of traffic, the gates of Bloodmeen temporarily sealed. A small crowd of Orcs had gathered to watch, but Andras ordered them away."
"This was a private wager. One intended only for the contestants eyes."
"Across from Rowan stood a large, stone pot. Six feet in height and sealed shut with a heavy lid. It had taken a half dozen Orcs to lug the thing up from the depths of wherever Andras had been hiding it."

an "Are you watching closely, Greyhide?"

show greyhide sad at cliohnaright with moveinright

"Greyhide stood in anxious silence, his hands manacled together as he shifted back and forth on his hooves. His half-forged sword was clenched tight in Rowans hands."

gh "You dont have to Ill make the blades, I swear it. Just dont-"

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Shut up and let's get started."

show andras smirk at edgeleft with dissolve

an "This is for {i}your{/i} benefit, after all."

ro "So what am I supposed to be facing anyway? An oversized flower pot?"

an "A Mandragorgon."

"Andras waved his hands, magic spilling freely from his fingertips and pouring into the pot. There was a rumbling, and then something terrible burst out, slithering from the pot lid like a snake from a rodent burrow."



"It was hideous, vaguely plantlike yet unnervingly alien in shape. Its long, centipede-like carapace stretched a dozen feet in height like the trunk of an overthin tree."
"From its main stem sprouted many waving tentacles of varying thickness and length. Sickly brown in color, like the bark of a diseased tree."
"Dozens of long, sticky filaments tipped with a dewy substance jutted forth from the tentacles like innumerable fingers on a hand."
"Perched at the very top of its pungent-odored body was a wide, lipless maw, like that of a flytrap. Long, needle-thin teeth sprouted from its mouth, wiggling back and forth nervously in the air."
"It had no eyes, but Rowan could feel it {i}looking{/i} at him all the same."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "What in Kharos flaming hellscape is {i}that{/i}?"

an "I already told you, fool. A Mandragorgon, from the far elven jungles."
an "They usually only feast on the giant insects that buzz around the rotting treetops but thanks to my help, this one will make an exception. Just for you."
an "Best of luck, hero."

"The thing wiggled and wobbled back and forth in place, its stringy tentacles reaching out towards the hero with disturbing intent. It seemed to {i}sense{/i} him."
"Greyhides eyes went wide. He shared a long, frightened look with Rowan. The Hero of Rosaria set his jaw, clenched tight the blade in his hand, and charged the creature."
"He was immediately beset by its writhing limbs. The Mandragorgons tentacles were slow, sluggish and sedated, but far too numerous to simply avoid."
"He dodged the first few, but soon found himself surrounded as it responded like a trap slowly collapsing in on itself."
"One swing of the warped blade in his hand told him hed be lucky if it didnt break off in his grasp, Rowan hacked at one of the tentacle branches that got too close, but recoiled when the blade failed to cut through."

an "Is this the best steel you can make, old man? Shameful. It's a wonder you ever bothered to pick up a hammer."

gh "..."

"The tentacles were coiling in around Rowan. Each sticky filament that found errant purchase on his clothing clung fast and would not let go."
"He had no hope of freeing himself from the creatures clutches, to try to fight it one branch at a time was a slow death by inches. He had to take a chance and strike at the body."

gh "Please stop this. You have... made your point."

an "No. You still dont understand."

"Desperate now to reach the central stalk, Rowan pressed forward. It was getting harder and harder to move. Every step was like climbing up a steep slope, the tendrils were surprisingly strong, sticky and immobile once locked to him."
"Seeing an opening, he slashed with all his might against the rubbery brown carapace. The blade barely broke the outer layer, slicing only a half inch deep before lodging itself into the trunk."
"Rowan tugged and strained against the hilt, but could not pull it free. His feet left the ground as he felt the slow drag of the tentacles pulling him upwards. Greyhides fists clenched as he strained against his manacles."

gh "Enough. {i}Enough{/i}! It is my blade that failed, not him."
gh "Punish me. I have done wrong but let him go."

an "No."
an "This is what happens when you let braver men fight your battles for you."

"Andras words were too pointed, {i}too{/i} goading. His mocking laughter came with an almost theatrical flair. But Rowan couldnt focus on that, right now. He had to free himself."
"He kicked and struggled, but the sticky filaments would not let go. He tried to reach for his dagger, but his arms had been rendered immobile."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Damn it!"

"The plant was pulling him up its length, coiling ever tighter around him with its myriad appendages. If he didnt free himself soon, hed be lifted to the top of the tree up towards its hideous mouth."

gh "{i}Let me help him.{/i}"

an "No."

gh "{i}Hrrmh{/i}"

an "Whats wrong? Having second thoughts? Then {i}do{/i} something about it, old man."

gh "..."

an "Youre not going to lift a finger. Admit it: youre too much of a coward."
an "Youd rather just sit back and watch. You're no Forgemaster, and you're {i}certainly{/i} no man. "

"Greyhide was shaking. A dark, malicious grin grew on Andras face."

an "Death would be preferable to having a mate like you."


show black with sshake

gh "{i}RAAAAAAAAAAAAH!{/i}"

"Whatever further taunt Andras had been about to fling was drowned out entirely. The furious bull flexed, clenching his hands as he strained against his manacles."
"{i}Snap{/i}. The chain links broke apart like brittle sticks. Freed from his bonds, Greyhide lowered his head and charged the Demon."

scene cg963 with sshake
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"Greyhide cranked his arm back and smashed his fist into the Demons face. The blow connected against Andras jaw with the weight of a warhammer. The demon staggered, his head snapping to one side."
"Greyhide did not give him space, his fist connecting with his chin a second time and causing Andras to take a step back to steady himself."

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scene cg964 with sshake
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"Greyhide tackled Andras to the ground, nearly goring him in the process with his horns as he headbutted the demon as hard as he could into the ground. Rowan heard the loud {i}crack{/i} of the demons head as it hit the stone floor with earth-shaking force."

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"Andras raised his hands to ward him off, but the raging Minotaur would not be dissuaded. Greyhide rained blows down on Andras, his fists rising and falling in a reckless repetition, all subtlety and restraint gone from his face."

ro "Greyhide!"

"He either didn't hear him, or he didnt listen. His brutal assault continued unabated."

ro "{i}Greyhide!{/i}"

"It was only after several seconds of frenzied aggression that Greyhide slowed his assault, turning his head sharply to glare at Rowan. For a brief moment, he could not see the man beneath the beast."

ro "...A little help?"

"The crazed look in his eye faded for a moment, then narrowed upon the Mandragorgon. Greyhide let out a snort, then charged it."
"His efforts to free Rowan turned out to be unnecessary. Whatever fell power Andras had been feeding it dribbled away. All of a sudden, the Mandragorgon went limp."
"By the time Greyhides horns connected with its trunk, the filaments were already coming undone. The thing shuddered, then released him."

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "{i}Gah{/i}! Shit!"

"Greyhide managed to catch him as he fell. The bull set him down gently on the ground, fussing over him like a worried wife."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

gh "Are you... all right?"

ro "Sticky. But yes."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Thanks for the rescue."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan cast a worried glance in the direction of the demon lord lying flat on his back. He wasnt moving."

ro "...Gods, you really hit him."

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an "{i}HA!{/i}"

"As if waiting for his cue, the demon sprang up."

an "Yes! Now {i}thats{/i} more like it! Haha!"

"He spat a wad of blood onto the ground next to him, rubbing blithely at his chin."

an "Good swing, old man!"

"Greyhide looked horrified. He set Rowan gently down then rushed over to the demon lord."

gh "I Lord Andras, I am so-"

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an "Dont you {i}dare{/i} try to apologize to me, fool."

"The demon, still chuckling, picked himself up off the ground. He was black and blue, his face a tattered mess of cuts and bruises."
"Greyhide had {i}literally{/i} dented his face. But already his hellish constitution was regenerating itself, the wounds fading even as he spoke."

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an "Who would have thought a silly little comment like {i}that{/i} would have been what it took to finally wake you up? "
an "You always were slow on the uptake."

"He reached out and took hold of Greyhides shoulder."

an "Im glad we finally understand each other."

gh "I..."

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an "Shut up. Listen closely to me now, because this is the first and last time I will ever say this."
an "I have no use for weaklings, still less for those who {i}pretend{/i}. You are who you are. Embrace it."

"Andras cast a teasing smirk in Rowans direction. He winked at him."

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an "You owe me work, starting now. I expect to see twice the output by the end of next week, or your heads going back on the chopping block."

gh "Y-yes, Lord Andras"

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

an "No more excuses, no more distractions. You work, or you die. Do I make myself clear?"

gh "Yes, Lord Andras."

show andras happy at edgeleft with dissolve

an "Good. Steward, find something to cut the Forgemasters manacles and get back to work."

hide andras with moveoutleft

"Rowan stared at Andras retreating form as he left the courtyard. Greyhide, exhausted, sank to the ground. Rowan glanced back over his shoulder at the placid, swaying form of the Mandragorgon."

ro "I guess it was harmless, after all."

gh "Hmh I should not have done that."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "What are you talking about? Seeing you beat Andras into the ground damn near made this all worth it."

gh "Heh."

"Greyhide let out a chuckle, a quiet rumble in his chest. Rowan smiled at the pleasant sound. He put his hand on the bulls shoulder."

ro "I think its high time the three of us had a talk."

scene bg22 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
show greyhide sad at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "So thats whats happened."

al "Gods, what a mess."

gh "I am sorry for the trouble I have caused. For the danger Ive put you in. "
gh "You are my friends, and my actions have hurt you both."
gh "I would understand if you hate me."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Dont be ridiculous, Greyhide. You werent the one who drugged us."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "You also didnt sic a mutant plant on me for the fun of it."

gh "The Twins do what they will. We are at their mercy. But I have no excuse."
gh "I have... grown close to you. To both of you. But I have betrayed that trust, come between mates."
gh "In my tribe, such an affront would warrant a fight to the death."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "I dont think we need to get {i}that{/i} crazy."

gh "My apologies, Rowan. But I am not referring to you."

"Greyhide got down on one knee in front of Alexia, bowing his head to her."

gh "I am sorry, little one. I never intended any of this."
gh "I will not fight you if you choose to take vengeance."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Oh for goodness sake, Greyhide. Get up."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

al "W-while I will admit, I was not happy to learn whats gone on between you two, this wasnt malicious, or planned. "
al "You two were out of your minds on Jezeras drug. Having felt the effects of it myself, I cant exactly blame you for giving in."

"Greyhide glanced in Rowans direction. He let out a grunt of discomfort."

gh "I have a further confession to make."
gh "What you say may be true. But the drugs were not the only cause."
gh "I have... feelings for Rowan. The feelings one has for a mate."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

al "Oh."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Greyhide..."

gh "This changes nothing. I know what I have done. And I refuse to come between you. "

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"Greyhide turned and stared meaningfully into Rowans eyes."

gh "If it is a problem... then I will accept the pain of losing you. My feelings mean less to me than our friendship."

"Rowan felt Alexias gaze upon him. A nervous blush rose upon his cheeks."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Well? What do you have to say for yourself?"

ro "Alexia, youre my wife. You know that I love you-"

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al "None of that. Tell me the truth, Rowan."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al "What do {i}you{/i} want?"

menu:
    "I dont know, I care about him.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia let out a long-suffering sigh."
        al "Then I guess I have my answer."
        ro "Alexia"
        al "Its okay, Rowan."
        al "I cant say I fully understand this, or even what Im supposed to {i}feel{/i} about it, but"
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "I will just have to make the effort to understand."
        gh "What do you mean?"
        al "Its clear my husband cares about you, Greyhide. And for that matter, I care about you too."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "Though, maybe a little less {i}enthusiastically{/i} than he does."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "If this is what you two truly want, then I suppose Im okay with it."
        ro "Are we-?"
        al "Well get through this, Rowan."
        al "What all this means for us well just have to see. Just take it one day at a time."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "You are still my wife."
        al "Of course. The real trick here is figuring out what {i}you two{/i} are."
        gh "I swear, I will never come between you and your husband, little one."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "I know, Greyhide."
        al "Im... glad youre the man my husband chose."
        "Alexia opened her arms, beckoning him for a hug. The Minotaur hesitated, then stepped into her grasp. A smile flitted across Rowans face as he watched the two friends embrace."
        al "I think maybe you two could use some time to talk."
        al "Maybe tonight we could all have dinner together? Just the three of us?"
        ro "Id love to."
        gh "As would I."
        al "Good. Then I guess this is goodbye, for now."
        hide alexia with moveoutright
        "Alexia shot her husband a soft smile as she passed. And just like that, the two lovers were left alone with each other."
        jump ghRowanFinaleSex
    "Lets just forget this ever happened.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Greyhide let out a sigh of relief."
        gh "I would like that. I would like that very much."
        al "I think I would too."
        al "I dont know what else to say. I guess... I forgive you?"
        gh "You do me a great honour, Alexia. I will not forget this."
        "Greyhide rose to his feet and extended a hand out to Alexia. After looking at it for a long moment, she took it."
        gh "And you, Rowan. You are okay with still seeing me around the castle?"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan reached out and patted the gentle Minotaur on the shoulder."
        ro "You dont even have to ask that question, my friend."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "Really, I wish youd stop apologizing."
        al "Whatever else you think you are, Greyhide: youre a good man."
        gh "I will try to live up to that expectation."
        gh "Friends?"
        "Rowan and Alexia shared a mutual look. They smiled at one another."
        ro "Friends."
        al "Friends."
        $ greyhideRelationship = 'platonic'
        return

label ghRowanFinaleSex:

gh "Thank you, Rowan. For reminding me who I am. Even when I forgot."

"The Minotaurs voice grew haggard as he looked away from him."

gh "You you are the reason I yet live. "
gh "There are no words for what you mean to me."

menu:
    "Sensing Greyhides melancholy, he cracked a bad joke.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "...No words for it?"
        ro "What about sex, dick, or balls?"
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "...Maybe orgasm? Nah, too formal."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "The tension broke. Greyhide let out a low, rumbling chuckle as he wiped at the corners of his eyes."
        gh "Heh."
        gh "At least you know how to make me smile."
        ro "Its just a shame were both terrible at wordplay."
        gh "I would not say that. Your choices were not far off from the mark."
        "The bull put his arms around him, engulfing him in his body heat."
        gh "I I am not as well versed in these matters as you are. But you ignite that curiosity in me."
        gh "...I have not felt such desire in a very long time."
    "You are the world to me. Rowan whispered.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The shy Minotaur stared at him, his lower lip trembling."
        gh "You I do not deserve y-"
        "Rowan kissed him, silencing any further self-deprecation. Greyhide sighed and leaned into it, his eyes sliding closed. They stayed like that for a small eternity."
        ro "Im glad youre here."
        "Greyhide stroked the side of Rowans face with his thick finger. It was soft. Comforting."
        gh "I would not be anywhere else."
        gh "You are something special, Rowan."
        gh "No matter what others say. You are the most... remarkable thing in this castle."
        gh "Maybe anywhere."
        "Rowan smiled. He leaned in to kiss him again. The bull accepted it, his heavy breath tickling Rowans nose with warmth."
    "Rowans composure broke, and he threw his arms around him.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Dont you {i}ever{/i} do something stupid like that again, you suicidal bastard."
        "Rowan buried his face in the bulls chest, feeling the heat of his fur on his face. Greyhide, taken aback, simply stood there for a moment. His hands awkwardly encircled Rowan."
        gh "I did not mean to worry you."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Well you did."
        "The bull let out a sigh, holding the small human close. Rowans breathing - for a brief moment - grew uneven and shaky."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "You know what Andras is capable of. You could have been killed."
        gh "{i}You{/i} could have been killed, too."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I can handle myself. You are-"
        gh "Bigger than you."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "-And also too kind hearted by half."
        gh "Heh. I could say the same of you."
        "Rowan blinked away something wet from his eyes. He let out a soft laugh."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Well I guess were perfect for each other, then."
        "Their brief quarrel resolved, the two lovers clung to each other for a time, enjoying the feel of one anothers presence."
    "He playfully nudged the Minotaurs shoulder. Hey, no tears.":

        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        gh "That is a tall order to ask of me, Rowan."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "It all worked out in the end, didnt it?"
        gh "Only thanks to you. "
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "The bruises on Andras face would beg to differ."
        gh "-As would the Mandragorgon, I suppose."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Hey, I had him right where I wanted him!"
        gh "Heh. Of course you did."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Now youre gonna make {i}me{/i} cry. My pride as a man is at stake here!"
        "Greyhide chuckled."
        gh "If you say so."

menu:
    "Lead him to the bed.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass
    "Part ways for now.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I could use a bath."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "...Maybe several. That Mandragorgon stank to high heavens."
        "Greyhide chuckled. He pulled Rowan into a tight hug and held him there for a long moment."
        gh "There has been enough excitement for one day, I think."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "You say that, but at this point I wouldnt be surprised if Daenara herself showed up riding a dragon."
        "The bull smiled, and he smiled back. The two newfound lovers spent a long moment staring at one another, before Rowan let out a soft sigh."
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I dont want to leave."
        gh "Go. We will see each other again soon."
        "Rowan paused at the door, casting one last look at the tired blacksmith."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "...See you soon, Greyhide."
        $ greyhideRelationship = 'rowan'
        return

"Rowan glanced in the direction of Greyhides oversized bed. The two shared a look. A soft smile broke out on Rowans face."

ro "...Just like old times, huh?"

gh "Except this time, I am not drunk."

ro "Would you rather be?"

"Greyhide shook his head, planting his hands on Rowans shoulders. He was so much bigger, a veritable giant towering over him. The bull leaned in and whispered in his ear."

gh "No. I would prefer to remember this. Every moment."

"He hefted Rowan up and into his arms, carrying him over to the bed."


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show rowan necklace naked behind cg966
show greyhide neutral behind cg966
pause 3

"Rowan fell back onto the covers, his cheeks turning beet red as the Minotaur towered over him. Almost unconsciously, his eyes drifted down towards the bulging strain in his loincloth."

ro "You planning on showing me your friend?"

gh "No."

"Greyhide put his hands on Rowans hips, his large fingers pulling down his pants and exposing his own erection. It was only once the bull advanced upon him on the bed that he realized what he was doing."

gh "Not this time. Not yet."

show rowan necklace naked aroused behind black

ro "O-oh."

"Greyhide leaned forward, nudging the heros erection with his snout. He took in a long, deep sniff, sending warm goosebumps up Rowans stomach from the heavy exhale across his skin."

gh "You are handsome. A wonder."

"Greyhide puckered his lips and kissed it, his eyes sliding shut as he began to nudge his cock back and forth with his mouth. The stimulation was thrilling and exotic, a peculiar yet erotic sensation that sent Rowans heart pumping in his chest."
"He kissed the tip, his lips easily engulfing the whole head in the motion. Rowan leaned his head back and moaned as he felt the warm, wet passage form an unintentional suction on his cockhead."

ro "Aaah, {i}damn{/i}."

"Greyhide chuckled, a deep rumble that resonated inside his mouth, down Rowans shaft and vibrated down to his testicles. The bull was unwittingly giving him an astonishing - if supremely unconventional - blowjob."
"After what felt like an age of agonized teasing, the bull finally engulfed Rowans erection with his mouth. In one smooth movement, he had the whole of him in his maw."
"The feeling was unlike anything he had ever experienced. In the space of one, smooth movement the bull had effortlessly throated the whole of Rowans cock. It was engulfed in the bulls mouth, surrounded by his eager sucking."
"The bulls long, thick, tongue ran down the length of his shaft, even curling fast around his balls. Rowan gripped the bedsheets for dear life, his face clenching as Greyhide eagerly massaged his privates from every conceivable angle."

ro "Ooof- {i}fuck{/i} youre so good."

"There was a {i}pop{/i}, and suddenly, Rowans twitching cock was exposed to the open air. Compared to the warm, wet home it had found mere moments ago, the breeze felt downright chilly. His dick was covered in Greyhides saliva."

gh "I like your taste."

ro "I-I can {i}tell{/i}!"

gh "Heh. Your blush is sweet, I enjoy seeing you like this."

ro "Dont stop, Greyhide."

"The horny Minotaur nodded, leaning forward to lick up the full length of Rowans shaft. He groaned in pleasure as the bull returned to his sucking, leaning down to nuzzle his testicles before lathering him once more in bullish love."
"Rowans fingers curled through his mane, running across the stiffness of his horns, through the downy fur of his mane. He could do little but hold on as the bull redoubled his efforts."
"His fingers clenched tight against the back of Greyhides head as the bull caught him in his oral vice once more, milking his cock in short, swift compressions. The pull was so intense, it was as if he was balls deep in another orifice entirely. Someplace tighter."
"Greyhide sucked and licked, leaning forward to kiss the base of Rowans groin even as his tongue slathered him in a vipers coil tight around his manhood. The sensation was too much, Rowan practically had to {i}shove{/i} him off his nethers."

ro "W-wait! {i}Wait{/i}!"

"He got up, knees shaking, and spun around turning his flank to the randy Minotaur. Greyhides eyes trailed across the bare expanse of Rowans shapely ass, his eyes filled with animalistic lust."

ro "I want you to feel good too."

gh "You are too good to me."

ro "Shut up and climb on."


scene cg967 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg967
show greyhide neutral behind cg967
pause 3

"Greyhide obliged, stripping off his loincloth as Rowan shot him a heated stare. He clambered up onto the bed, draping himself over the smaller human with a pleasing, masculine weight on his back."

gh "{i}Mmh.{/i}"

"The bull angled his hips and positioned himself behind Rowan, adopting a dominant angle. Rowan shivered when he felt the bulls furry groin press against his rear."
"Greyhides painfully erect cock jutted forth beneath him, stretching out farther than his own hardness did. Rowan might have been envious but in reality, the tingly feeling in his stomach was that of breathless excitement."
"His thighs were already lubricated by Greyhides oral, all it took was for him to press them together, and in an instant he had his cock sandwiched between them. There was a warm, pulsing feeling between his legs, warmer even than the bulls body atop him."
"Rowan reveled in the ticklish feel of Greyhides mammoth length as trailed across the underside of his balls. He began to thrust, rutting his hips against Rowans in a slow, sedated back and forth."
"Rowan rocked back and forth, reveling in the teasing pace. His own cock twitched and thickened at the stimulation, the illicit feeling of Greyhides heartbeat thumping between his legs as he thrust past the airtight split of his well-lubed thighs."
"Greyhides thick biceps wrapped around his lover, crushing him tight against his chest. He felt the trailing heat of his breath at his neck, at his ear. It was heavy, almost strained."

gh "{i}Rowan{/i}"

"His name, spoken with a kind of hopeless longing, made Rowans heart hammer even harder in his chest. It seemed to take everything Greyhide had to hold himself back, but hold himself back he did."
"Rowan trusted him in a way he had rarely felt with another. All this size, all this might and yet he was as comfortable as could be, safe in his firm grip and slow thrusts. This wasnt a beast taking base pleasure from a disposable partner this was two lovers reveling in one anothers company."
"As if to underscore that point, Greyhide hand trailed down, running across and gently squeezing Rowans hip before reaching below it. He pinched Rowans prick between his thumb and forefinger, and - with a gentleness that belied his strength - began to jerk him off."
"Rowan moaned, caught between the potent sensation of Greyhides bulging bullcock sliding wetly between his thighs and the swift, anxious up-and-down of his surprisingly deft fingers on his member. "

gh "Youre so soft."
gh "You make me want more of you."

ro "Then take it."

gh "Heh. Another time, maybe. Tonight is for you."

"Rowans knees trembled, his body struggling to stay upright under the twin assault of pleasing sensations."
"Each time Greyhide drew back his hips, he watched in lurid fascination as the flat tip drew back beyond sight then {i}thrust{/i} forward in full glory as the sheath bunched between his legs. It was heavenly."
"The bull grunted, his breath growing shallower as he quickened his jerking motion. His grip was soft but insistent: he {i}wanted{/i} Rowan to cum first. Ever the competitor, Rowan tightened his thighs and sucked in his gut, determined not to lose."

ro "Youre gonna cum first."

gh "{i}Hrmph{/i}. Cocky."

"The tone suddenly shifted: no longer was this a tender lovemaking. Greyhide thrust hard against Rowans flank, resting his groin squarely against his ass as the hero struggled to keep his thighs clenched."
"The Minotaurs fingers became a blur, jerking Rowans precum-soaked dick in swift, sure movements. It was everything he could do to hold himself back from cumming: the lure was too intense."
"Out of options, Rowan resorted to a dirty trick. Taking care to steady himself, he reached up with one hand and took a firm grip of Greyhides dick. He circled his fingers around the tip and began jerking him in kind."
"Their heavy breathing became a chorus of mannish grunts, punctuated by the occasional moan or groan that led to still further attempts to make the other cum."
"By the end of their impromptu competition, Greyhide was breathing through his nose, and Rowan had to grit his teeth to bear the burning pleasure rolling through his painfully erect cock."

gh "{i}Hnnnnh! R-Rowan!{/i}"


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scene cg969 with flash
pause 3

"In the end, Rowan won. He felt the building eruption {i}long{/i} before he saw it: a throbbing swell of Greyhides meat between his legs that presaged his budding orgasm."
"The cock grew, bloated, then burst forth like a dam, white streams of pearlescent cow-cum spurting forth in virile streams across the bedsheets beneath him. All the while, Greyhide kept thrusting against him."
"The bulls monstrous ejaculation was indiscriminate in its target: hitting Rowans chest and stomach on the upthrust and splattering his knees on the pullback. Rowans groin was soaked in his sloppy lust."
"Seeing the potency of his lover, smelling the metallic, salty scent of his sperm, sent Rowan into an orgasm of his own."
"Greyhides insistent fingers proved too much for him, and he felt a tinge in his testicles. The tingling feeling traveled up, up and {i}outward{/i}, his body trembling from the force of the release."
"While nowhere near as dramatic as Greyhides orgasm, he nonetheless added his own color to the now-thoroughly painted bedsheets."
"He bit his lip, for a moment overwhelmed by the rush of feelings, of elation and joy and release. In the space of a few moments, all the heartache and tension of the day melted away, and the two were left alone in their bliss."
"Panting, the two collapsed into one anothers arms. They lay together like that, nestled in their collective love upon the bed, soaked in one anothers juices. Both were exhausted, drained in body and spirit from all that had happened that day."
"But they were together. They had both admitted their feelings, and they had resolved themselves to each other. That alone had made the whole ordeal worth it."

scene bg22 with fade
show greyhide neutral at center with dissolve

"After theyd cleaned up, Rowan dozed awhile on Greyhides bed. The bull pulled his woolen blanket over her and let him rest."
"He walked, a little unsteadily to his work stool, and sat down. Staring at him in the warm light of the forge, a soft smile graced his lips."

gh "Sleep well, Rowan."
$ greyhideRelationship = 'rowan'
return





label greyhide_finale_platonic:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan was busy sifting through the latest castle reports, when a most unexpected visitor showed up at his door."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

ro "Alexia? Is something wrong?"

al "Rowan, come quick! Andras just attacked Greyhide in the forge!"

show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve

ro "{i}What?{/i}!"

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Tell me everything you saw."

al "I-I tried going to the forge today to convince Greyhide to start working again, but-"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Andras was waiting for me at the door."

show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

ro "I thought you said Greyhide had barred the door and wasnt letting anyone in."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "H-he had! But Andras, he just kicked it open. He had a sword in his hand, and he"
al "Rowan, Ive never seen Andras look so angry. I think hes going to kill him!"

show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve

ro "No he wont. Not if we can help it."

scene bg22 with fade
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

"As the couple entered the forge they stopped short, their jaws dropping at the sight."

al "Oh {i}Goddess{/i}!"


scene black with fade
show greyhide sad behind black
show andras displeased behind black
show rowan necklace angry behind black
show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind black

"Greyhides workshop had been all but wrecked by the furious combat that had taken place. Tools and weapons lay strewn about the shattered workspace like trampled metal grass. Chipped splinters of wood and hunks of raw metal were everywhere."
"Andras was a whirlwind, rushing at the hapless bull with reckless swings of the blade. He overturned a table, and Greyhide stumbled back in a desperate attempt to make distance."

gh "Please my Lord. You dont have to Ill make the blades, I swear it. Just do not-"

"Andras did not answer. His eyes were burning yellow stars in his sunken sockets. He fixed the bull with a savage look, then charged him once more."
"The demon crossed the distance with frightening speed, his feet pounding across the debris-strewn floor as he lifted his weapon high over his head."
"The bull clumsily lifted his hammer up, almost too late to meet the strike. The weapons rang as the sword edge met the blunt end of his hammer. Greyhide backpedaled, driven almost to his knees by the sheer force of Andras attack."

"They pulled apart, and Andras advanced on him once more, his weapon at his side and his bare chest exposed. Greyhide did not even pretend to take a swing."

an "You fight like a coward."

gh "I will not hurt you."

an "Hurting mes the only way you leave this room alive, old man."

ro "Lord Andras, what is the meaning of this?!"

an "Stand aside, fool."

al "G-greyhide didnt do anything wrong!"

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an "Hes {i}wasted my time{/i}."
an "Ive spent the better part of a week listening to sob stories from my men at the training yard. How all their broken equipment is being left to rust at the foot of his door."
an "At first I just chalked it up to this wretch being preoccupied with work, but then I learned that his forge hasnt been lit in {i}days{/i}."

gh "..."

an "-And now this pathetic weakling refuses to explain himself!"
an "I promised him he wouldnt ever have to fight so long as he made my weapons of war. But now he wont even try to save his own skin."

"Andras was revved up, ready to kill. Greyhide by contrast was panting, breathless from his desperate attempts to avoid the demons blade. There was a red tint to the fur beneath his left nipple, a dripping splotch that stained his fur."
"Alexia cast a worried glance in Rowans direction. The hero set his jaw."

ro "Lord Andras, whatever crimes you think Forgemaster Greyhide is guilty of, this is not the way to punish him. "
ro "We need him."

"Andras ignored Rowan, thrusting his sword forward lazily at Greyhides face. The Minotaur stumbled backwards, narrowly avoiding getting the tip lodged in his eye. Andras rushed forward, cutting long Xs back and forth in his direction."

al "No! Stop!"

"Rowan stepped forward, but the demon spun around on his heel and brandished his blade."

an "Come between me and that bulls punishment, and Ill gut you in front of your wife. That goes double for you, girl."

ro "Lord Andras you {i}cant{/i}-"

gh "Friend Rowan, dear Alexia"
gh "Do not... interfere."
gh "This is my sin. Not... yours."

show rowan necklace concerned behind black

ro "Greyhide, what the hell are you-"

"But Andras was already upon him once more. The couple watched anxiously from the sidelines. Rowan felt the cold grip of his sheathed sword clenched tight in his hand. Alexia clutched at his other arm, hiding partially behind him as if to shield herself from the violence."
"Andras continued to attack him, and Greyhide continuously retreated, holding his hammer up to feebly bat away the careless swings Andras sent in his direction. The demon was getting visibly irritated."

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an "...Whats he doing? "

al "W-who?"

ro "Andras. Hes not trying to kill him hes toying with him."

an "{i}Come on{/i}! Hit me! Take a fucking swing!"

gh "..."

show andras displeased behind black

an "Is this the fabled might of the Minotaurs? Are all your kind so damned pathetic?"

gh "No. Just me."

an "You spineless worm."

show andras angry behind black

"Andras attacks grew wilder. He put his weight into the swings, hacking at Greyhides defenses with blow after unsubtle blow. Each time, Greyhide only just managed to bat away the weapon with his hammer, but he was struggling to keep up."

show andras displeased behind black

an "Is this what it was like for Rowan and Alexia, huh? Timid, feeble, flaccid flailings?"

show andras smirk behind black

an "Is this why they rejected you? A beast with no balls, a coward with no cock? No wonder youre alone."

gh "{i}Hrmh{/i}."

"Andras words were too pointed, {i}too{/i} goading. His mocking laughter came with an almost theatrical flair."
"Greyhide was panting, his breath coming in and out in great gouts. Andras, utterly unconcerned, took a brief moment to turn his back on the bull and address the two bystanders."

an "Tell me you two: when you were drug-drunk with my sisters lust potion, did it ever even {i}occur{/i} to you that this unsightly beast might tickle your fancy?"

"Andras spun around on his heel, swinging hard at Greyhides face. The bull lifted his hammer, but it was knocked from his hands. The tip of Andras blade swept across his snout, making a shallow incision just below his left nostril."

gh "{i}Urgh!{/i}"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked behind black

al "{i}Greyhide!{/i}"

ro "Damn it Andras, {i}stop{/i}! Youve made your damned point!"

"Blood trickled down from his nose where hed been nicked. Greyhide held a hand up to it, breathing heavily. Andras shook his head at him like a stern schoolteacher lecturing a misguided pupil."

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an "No. They never fancied you, I think."
an "After all, who could love a creature as gutless and weak-kneed as you?"
an "You're no Forgemaster, and you're {i}certainly{/i} no man. "

"Greyhide was shaking. His eyes clenched shut as he struggled to contain himself. A dark, malicious grin grew on Andras face."

an "Death would be preferable to having a mate like you."



gh "{i}RAAAAAAAAAAAAH{/i}!"

"The roar of an enraged beast pierced the soot-filled air. Whatever further taunt Andras had been about to say was drowned out entirely. Greyhide lowered his head and charged the Demon."

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"Greyhide cranked his arm back and smashed his fist into the Demons face. The blow connected against Andras jaw with the weight of a warhammer. The demon staggered, his head snapping to one side."
"Greyhide did not give him space. He yanked the sword from his hands and snapped it in one, titanic strain with his clenched fists."
"He cast aside the broken pieces, swinging wildly at Andras face. His thick mitts connected with the demons chin a second time, causing Andras to take a step back to steady himself."

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"Greyhide tackled Andras to the ground, nearly goring him in the process with his horns as he headbutted the demon as hard as he could into the ground. The couple heard the loud {i}crack{/i} of the demons head as it hit the stone floor with earth-shaking force."

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"Andras raised his hands to ward him off, but the raging Minotaur would not be dissuaded. Greyhide rained blows down on Andras, his fists rising and falling in a reckless repetition, all subtlety and restraint gone from his face."

al "G-Greyhide!"

"He either didn't hear her, or he didnt listen. His brutal assault continued unabated."

ro "{i}Greyhide{/i}!"

"It was only after several seconds of frenzied aggression that Greyhide slowed his assault, turning his head sharply to glare at the two of them. For a brief moment, they could not see the man beneath the beast."

show rowan necklace concerned behind black

ro "Youve done... enough."

"He met their gazes. The longer he looked at them, the more his anger drained away, and he became himself again. Greyhide glanced away, wiping at his eyes with the back of his hand as he picked himself up off the ground. Rowan and Alexia hurried over."
"He looked drained now, having spent himself in the frenzy. The bull stood up off Andras, his legs shaking with the effort. Beneath him, Andras wasnt moving."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind black

"Is he?"

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an "{i}HA!{/i}"

"As if waiting for his cue, the demon sprang up."

an "Yes! Now {i}thats{/i} more like it! Haha!"

"He spat a wad of blood onto the ground next to him, rubbing blithely at his chin."

an "Good swing, old man!"

"Greyhide looked horrified. He stepped forward, extending his hands out towards the man he had been so enthusiastically beating upon, mere moments before."

gh "I Lord Andras, I am so-"

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an "Dont you {i}dare{/i} try to apologize to me, fool. "

"The demon, still chuckling, picked himself up off the ground. He was black and blue, his face a tattered mess of cuts and bruises."
"Greyhide had {i}literally{/i} dented his face. But already his hellish constitution was regenerating itself, the wounds fading even as he spoke."

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an "Who would have thought a silly little comment like {i}that{/i} would have been what it took to finally wake you up? "
an "You always were slow on the uptake, cow."

"He reached out and took hold of Greyhides shoulder. Andras patted him on the back as if he were encouraging a trusted friend."

an "Im glad we finally understand each other."

gh "I..."

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an "Shut up. Listen closely to me now, because this is the first and last time I will ever say this."
an "I have no use for weaklings, still less for those who {i}pretend{/i}. You are who you are. Embrace it."

"Andras cast a teasing smirk in the couples direction. He winked at them."

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an "You owe me work, starting now. I expect to see twice the normal output by the end of next week, or your heads back on the chopping block."

gh "Y-yes, Lord Andras"

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an "No more excuses, no more distractions. You bring me my weapons, or you face the consequences. "
an "Do I make myself clear?"

gh "Yes, Lord Andras."

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an "Good, then get back to work. You owe me a new sword."

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"The couple stared at Andras retreating form as he left the forge. Greyhide, exhausted, sank to the ground. They rushed over to him."

al "Greyhide!"

ro "Goddess, are you all right?"

gh "Hmh I should not have done that."

ro "Something tells me thats the reason youre still alive right now."

al "You had us worried sick."

"The bull had trouble looking either of them in the eye."

gh "I thank you for your concern. But... you need not worry about me. Not after what I-"

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ro "Hold on, Ill get something to patch these wounds. Alexia, will you stay with him?"

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al "Of course. Just rest for now, were here for you."

"The dazed bull could do little but nod as his friends surrounded him."

gh "I perhaps we should talk."

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"It was some work bringing the forge back to some semblance of working order. Andras intrusion had left most of Greyhides workspace a destroyed mess. It would take days to fully clean, and much of the furniture would have to be replaced."
"Still, the Minotaur was in better spirits than hed been in over a week."

gh "I am sorry for the trouble I have caused. For the danger I put you both in."
gh "I would... understand if you hate me."

al "Dont be ridiculous, Greyhide."

ro "Shes right. Why would we ever be mad at you?"

"Greyhides eyes watered. He did his best to hide it, but his slumped shoulders said it all."

gh "B-because of what Jezera said, with the drug-"

"The couple exchanged a look."

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ro "Is that it? You dont have to beat yourself up over that."

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al "You are our friend, Greyhide. We would never judge you for what Jezera did."

gh "But I almost-"

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ro "But you didnt. You kept in control. "

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al "It was the Twins who caused this, not you."

gh "The Twins do what they will. We are at their mercy. But I have no excuse."
gh "I have... grown close to you. To both of you. But I betrayed that trust, nearly came between mates."
gh "In my tribe, such an affront would warrant a fight to the death."

"Greyhide got down on one knee in front of them, bowing his head."

gh "I am sorry. I will not fight you if either of you choose to take vengeance."

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al "Oh for goodness sake, Greyhide. Get up."

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ro "Shes right. Id rather not have to look down on you while we talk."

al "That drug we were {i}all{/i} affected. But none of us gave in."

ro "You are a true friend. Theres no reason to feel ashamed."

"The Minotaur, clearly touched, began to sniffle, rubbing at his eyes."

gh "You two mean much to me. More than I can say. I was so scared I had ruined things between us."
gh "I do not wish to be... that beast. I do not wish to hurt others, or to act as callous as the Twins do."

ro "You never have to worry on that account, Greyhide."

gh "Friend Rowan"

al "If youre {i}ever{/i} afraid of losing control like that, you can come to us."

gh "Little one"

"The bull shook his head back and forth."

gh "I I will think on what you have said. My mind has not been itself these last few days. I did not know what you thought of me."

"Greyhide let out a sigh of relief."

gh "I would very much like to be your friend again."

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al "You never stopped."

gh "Jezeras trick will never happen again, I swear it. Even if I have to give up Firegrout."

"Rowan began to laugh."

ro "Hey, lets not be hasty now."

al "It {i}was{/i} a very tasty drink!"

gh "You two. You are beautiful together."
gh "You do me a great honour with your kindness. I will not forget this."

al "You are a good man, Greyhide. That is a hard thing to come by, these days."

"The bull blushed and glanced away bashfully."

gh "I will try to live up to your expectation."
gh "...What day we have another dinner together tonight? Your company is a great comfort to me."

"Rowan smirked as Alexia blanched at the prospect of seeing Greyhides eating habits once more. She did her best to put on a wavering smile."

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al "O-of course!"

ro "Wed be delighted to, Greyhide."

gh "Work can wait. Friends come first."
gh "...Thank you for reminding me of that."

$ greyhideRelationship = 'platonic'
return





label greyhide_finale_poly:

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"It took a week of simmering tension to come to a boil, but the argument - when it finally came - was explosive."

al "No, we {i}need{/i} to talk about this, Rowan."

ro "Why? What is there even left to say?"

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al "A lot. A whole novels worth. Stop trying to sweep this under the rug."

menu:
    "Im not trying to sweep anything under the rug.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Then why wont you talk to me?"
        ro "Because its difficult! What the hell am I supposed to say?"
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        ro "Dearest wife: I hope you enjoyed Greyhides company half as much as I did while we were lust-drunk!"
        show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
        ro "Where do we even go from here? What could we say or do to make things right with each other? Or with him?"
        "Alexia - seeming to sense the growing distance between herself and her husband - reached out and took his hand."
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    "What do you want from me, Alexia?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "{i}I dont know{/i}! Something to make sense of this? "
        al "We fucked a {i}Minotaur{/i}, Rowan. {i}Both of us{/i}."
        ro "You dont need to remind me."
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        ro "Theres no sense to be made of the matter. We were drugged, we werent thinking clearly"
        "Alexia shook her head, resolute in her worry."
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    "Id rather we forget this ever happened":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Well too bad: our our {i}friend{/i} is locked up in his forge, and were at each others throats."
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        al "We need to figure this out. Pretending it didnt happen wont solve anything."
        "Rowan struggled to look Alexia in the eye as she stared at him."
    "Dont try to act guiltless with me, you whore.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexias mouth gaped. Her stunned silence soon gave way to raging indignation."
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        al "{i}Excuse me{/i}?!"
        al "How dare you even say those words, you bastard! You had sex with him too!"
        ro "Oh yeah? And who jumped into his bed first?"
        al "This isnt a damned footrace! We were {i}both{/i} drugged! If Im at fault, then so are-"
        "Alexia trailed off. She took in a deep breath, then let it out in a heavy exhale."
        $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
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al "Rowan, I havent slept well in almost a week. Ive been having nightmares. Every morning, I wake up sick to my stomach."

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al "Solansia preserve me, but I cant take it anymore."

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"Rowans fists clenched at his sides."

menu:
    "...You care about him":
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        al "{i}And you dont{/i}?"
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        "Rowans breath caught in his throat. He opened his mouth to speak, then closed it. His chest hurt."
        "It might have been easier for all of them if it had just been about sex."
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        ro "I dont know."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "I cant take it anymore either.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "...I havent slept in days. I think its a side-effect of the drug Jezera put in the tea."
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "Damn the drugs, what are we supposed to do about {i}him{/i}?"
    "Weve got to suffer through it":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "The worst is almost over, the drugs toxin will be out of our system soon."
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        al "I dont give a damn about the drug, Rowan. We need closure. "
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al "Greyhides locked himself in the forge and wont come out for anyone."

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ro "Then I guess we have to go talk to him."

"Rowan heaved a heavy sigh, pinching the corners of his brow. He shook his head back and forth in frustration."

ro "Gods, when did things get so damned complicated?"

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"The couple said nothing to each other as their twin footsteps echoed through the castle corridors."
"The fiery anger of their confrontation had spent itself, and they had lapsed back into that same, uncomfortable politeness that had dogged their interactions for almost a week."

ro "Has he left his room at all?"

al "Not that Im aware of. He said he wanted to be left alone."

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"Another long silence. It was unbearable. Rowan glanced over at his wife, whose gaze was set in front of her. She walked with a notable stiffness in her step, as if she was just barely holding back tears."

menu:
    "He reached out and took her hand.":
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        "His grip was firm as it took hold of her. Alexia was momentarily startled, and cast a short glance in his direction."
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        "Rowan returned a smile. Alexias lips curved involuntarily upwards, and she glanced away from him. A gentle blush filled her cheeks."
        "With some hesitation, her fingers interlaced with his. The two walked hand in hand down the hall to the forge."
        "A quiet gesture, but an important one. A little bit of warmth had just reentered their relationship."
        $ change_relation('alexia', 3)
    "He focused on what he was going to say to Greyhide":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "There was no time to worry about the stormcloud hovering over her thoughts, not when he had his own to contend with. Rowan had too much to think about already."
        "The two walked in grim silence to Greyhides door, like two warriors approaching the sounds of battle."

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al "Wait, why is there an Orc at the door?"

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ro "...Somethings wrong."
ro "You there! Whats the meaning of this? Why is the forge locked?"

al "Wheres Greyhide?"

os "Boss had em tossed in a cell. Is guardin the weapons while e is gone."

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al "{i}What{/i}?!"

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ro "On what grounds?"

os "Boss orders. He sez the Forgemaster wont work. Wont talk about it neither. "
os "So Forgemaster gits tossed in a cell till he talks."

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al "B-but he didnt do anything wrong!"

os "Bring it up wit the boss then."

"Rowan gritted his teeth. He stepped up to the orc and yanked him forward by the cuff of his armour."

ro "{i}Where did they take him?{/i}"

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"Rowan and Alexia brushed past the gaoler as if he wasnt even there, commanding him to open up Greyhides cell."

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os "Jus knock if ya need me to open up again, eh?"

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"The door slammed shut behind them. They were engulfed in shadows. A hulking figure sat hunched in the far corner."

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al "...Greyhide, its us."

ro "We came as soon as we heard what had happened."

al "Are you okay?"

"His eyes never lifted, his flat gaze stared dully into his lap.The Minotaur breathed in, his thick chest filling with air, then exhaled heavily through his nose. The couple shared a look."

menu:
    "Were going to get you out of here.":
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        ro "I know that this looks bad, but we can make things right."
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        ro "Whatever they think youve done, Im sure I can get you off the hook."
        "Alexia nodded along with her husband."
        al "I can vouch for you too, Ill say you were held up with work orders."
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        al "Were here to help. However we can."
    "You shouldnt have defied the Twins.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "You know how volatile they can be. Especially when they dont get what they want."
        "Alexia cast a worried glance in her husbands direction. Her fingers reached up to toy with the sapphire necklace around her neck."
        al "Hes right, Greyhide."
        al "I {i}we{/i} dont want to see you stuck in the same situation as us."
    "We were hoping to talk about what happened.":

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        "Alexia cast a sharp look in Rowans direction, but he continued."
        ro "I know youre probably not in the mood to discuss something like that, given the circumstances, but Im pretty sure its the reason why were all here."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "...Maybe talking about it might help resolve things."
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        al "Were worried about you. Youve never been like this before."
    "We missed you.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
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        "Alexia shot a worried glance in Rowans direction. She swallowed and nodded."
        al "Its true. Weve both been worried sick about you."
        al "Now with all this"
        ro "We want you to know that were here for you."

"The silence that followed was deafening. Neither knew what to say. The manacles around Greyhides wrists were self-evidently superfluous: he had no intent of resisting his fate."

ro "Look, a lot has happened in the last week. And believe me: Ive got plenty to say."

gh "..."

ro "But right now, the important thing is getting you out of this cell."

gh "..."

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al "Goddess fend Greyhide, {i}talk to us{/i}! Were your friends!"

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"The bull flinched at her words. He lifted his head, just slightly. Only slightly."

gh "Please dear friends, you do not need... to bother with me."

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ro "You didnt do anything wrong, Greyhide."

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"Greyhide shook his head firmly back and forth."

gh "Did to myself. Did to you."
gh "No reason. No control. Just... did it."
gh "I am sorry. I am so sorry."

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al "We dont blame you for what happened."

gh "It is my shame to bear."
gh "Tired... of trying so hard."

al "You dont really mean that."

gh "..."

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menu:
    "Rowan hugged him, while Alexia took his hand.":
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        "The bull trembled as his two companions approached. Alexia's tiny fingers interlaced with his. She stroked his thick digits with a tender touch."
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        "Rowan got down on one knee and embraced him. His arms settling with a comforting warmth around his body. His warm fur tickled as he held him close."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Dont give up on us, Greyhide."
        "Rowan cupped Greyhides cheek with his hand, tilting it to face him. The Minotaur grimaced, but did not push either of them away."
    "Alexia embraced him, while Rowan put a hand on his shoulder.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The bull trembled as his two companions approached. Rowan stood at his side, staring down at him with a gentle smile as he patted his shoulder."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia, overcome with emotion, was far bolder. She threw her arms around him, burying her face in his chest as she held him close."
        al "Youre not alone, Greyhide."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        "She traced the line of his lips with her finger, smiling softly at him. The Minotaur grimaced, but did not push either of them away."
    "Both husband and wife embraced him":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The bull trembled as his two companions approached. The couple got down on their knees, each taking a side of Greyhide. They hugged him, arms intertwining like vines across a tree trunk."
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        "Rowan held him close, his fingers clenching tight as if to never let go. Alexia leaned flush against his form, resting her head against his shoulder. His warm fur tickled them both."
        ro "Were here for you, Greyhide."
        al "We would never leave you alone like this."
        "The Minotaur took in a stuttering inhale, but did not push either of them away."
    "Alexia took his hand, while Rowan put his hand on shoulder":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The bull trembled as his two companions approached. Rowan stood at his side, staring down at him with a gentle smile as he patted his shoulder. Alexia took Greyhides hand in hers, her fingers softly stroking across his thick digits."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Youre our friend, Greyhide. And nothing can change that."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "You never have to hide from us."

"Greyhide shuddered at their collective touch. At last he lifted his eyes to look at them, his gaze meeting theirs for the first time since theyd arrived."

gh "I-"

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"The {i}snap{/i} of the lock unlatching startled the three of them back to reality. The door opened wide, slamming against the outside wall from the force of the swing. "

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al "L-Lord Andras!"

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"Alexia stood up in a rush, scooting backwards till her back was against the cell wall. Rowan stood his ground, staring Andras down as he walked slowly into the room."

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"The demon planted his hands upon his hips, his eyes shifting back and forth between Rowan, Alexia and Greyhide for a short moment before he let out a snort of amusement."

an "Well, well, everybodys here! Kharos sweaty ballsack, but my sister wasnt lying."

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"The demons lips split wide into a smug, toothy grin."

an "Oh a {i}thousand{/i} pardons, am I interrupting the wedding ceremony?"
an "Im not sure what kind of bride price you two expect to receive. Usually the dowry {i}is{/i} the cow!"

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ro "Lord Andras, you need to release Forgemaster Greyhide immediately."

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an "...I need to, mortal?"

al "H-hes done nothing wrong."

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an "Is that so? So why have you two snuck into his cell like a pair of horny catspaws?"

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an "Oh, pipe down will you? Youve played the part of the whinging martyr for long enough. "

"Andras studied Greyhide for a long moment, his lips twisting with contempt at his downturned expression."

an "Youd better have a good explanation for yourself, you old fool."

gh "..."

an "Ive spent the better part of a week listening to sob stories from my men at the training yard. How all their broken equipment is being left to rust at the foot of your door."
an "At first I chalked it up to you being preoccupied with work, but then I learned that your forge hasnt been lit in {i}days{/i}."

gh "..."

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an "Stop staring at the floor like a drooling imbecile and {i}answer me{/i}."

gh "I have no excuse."

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an "Well that's too bad, old man. Id at least be willing to listen if you had one."
an "You are the castle Forgemaster. We are at war. My men need weapons, and you are expected to provide them. "
an "There is no excuse for failure, none whatsoever."

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ro "That's not fair, Andras."

al "M-my Lord, Greyhide has always done his best to-"

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an "Shut up. Your lecherous antics are the reason hes down here in the first place. If you want to make it worse for him, keep talking."

"Andras turned to glare at Greyhides downcast expression."

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an "Your bed partners are quite the handful. Shame they chose a lamb to lay with."

gh "..."

an "Consider this imprisonment a warning. The only one youll ever get from me."
an "If you won't do your duties, then perhaps the display I make of your entrails will deter these two from romancing your successor."

gh "That would probably be for the best."

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"Andras was just starting to turn away when his head snapped around. His expression twisted into something unrecognizable. Inhuman."
"Greyhide refused to meet his eyes, keeping his gaze trained to the floor. His subservience only seemed to make him madder."

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an " I see... so thats how it is, then."

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gh "{i}Hurk!{/i}"

"Red energy surrounded Greyhide. A circle of profane magic grew above his head as Andras cast his torturous spell. The stoic Minotaur fell to one knee, his body shuddering from the sudden onrush of pain."

an "So be it. Seeing as you no longer serve a purpose as a Forgemaster, I suppose Ill have to find a new use for you."

ro "{i}Greyhide{/i}!"

al "{i}Greyhide{/i}!"

"After a few seconds Andras released his concentration, allowing the spell to dissipate. The Minotaur let out a gasp of air."

an "Do you remember the promise I once made to you, old man?"
an "You dont have to fight so long as you make my weapons of war."

"Andras fists clenched and the magic returned, stronger than before. It engulfed Greyhide in blinding agony."
"The bull let out a roar of pain, falling onto his hands and knees. His manacles jingled as he shuddered from the force of the magic assault."

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ro "{i}Andras{/i}, stop!"

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al "Dont hurt him!"

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"Another pulse, this time for nearly five full seconds. Greyhide let out a roar of pain, writhing on the ground in agony as the red circle of energy roiled and contorted about him."

gh "{i}HRRRRRAAAGH!{/i}"

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"Alexia covered her mouth in horror. Rowan stepped forward, his hand almost unconsciously going to his sword."

ro "{i}ANDRAS{/i}!"

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al " Stop! {i}Please{/i}, just stop!"

"Andras unclenched his hands, and the magic dissipated. Greyhide collapsed onto the ground, panting heavily."

an "Look at him: this miserable wretch wont even struggle to save his own skin."
an "Hes a lamed bull, useless to me. Jezeras little prank revealed just how brittle he is."

al "I beg you, my Lord. He is just under a lot of stress-"

"Andras ignored her, nodding to the guards outside."

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an "Bring him out to the courtyard, its high time I put him out of his misery."

"Rowan stepped forward, squaring his chest. Andras shot him a cold glare."

an "...You have something to say, Rowan?"

ro "Just give him a chance, Lord Andras."

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an "What do you think Im doing? The fool wont work, so instead hes going to fight."

ro "Fight who, exactly?"

"Andras calico grin widened."


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"The castle courtyard was cleared of traffic, the gates of Bloodmeen were temporarily sealed. A small crowd of Orcs had gathered to watch, but Andras ordered them away."
"This was a private matter."
"Andras stood across the long gap from Greyhide, a sword grasped in his fist. Greyhide held a similar weapon in his grasp, though it looked more like he was clutching a toothpick."
"Alexia and Rowan stood to the side, forbidden on pain of death to interfere. Andras had been very clear: Greyhide would fight, or he would die. Any attempt to rectify the situation risked making things much, much worse for them all."
"Greyhide shifted back and forth on his hooves, clearly uneasy. Andras - for his part - looked utterly content, perhaps even a little excited."

an "Are you ready, cow?"

gh "This is unnecessary."

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an "It is very necessary."

gh "Please my Lord. You dont have to Ill make the blades, I swear it. Just do not make me-"

"Andras did not answer. He took a few experimental swipes with his sword, fixed the bull with a savage look, then charged."



"The demon crossed the distance between them with frightening speed, his feet pounding across the stone as he lifted his weapon high over his head."
"The bull clumsily lifted his sword up, almost too late to meet the strike. The weapons rang as the edges met. Greyhide backpedaled, driven back by the force of Andras attack."
"The blades bent from the sheer pressure of the two behemoths clutching them. For a moment Andras indulged in the struggle, then shoved forward, causing Greyhide to lose balance."
"They pulled apart, and Andras advanced on him once more, his weapon at his side and his bare chest exposed. Greyhide did not even pretend to take a swing."

an "You fight like a coward."

gh "I will not hurt you."

an "Hurting mes the only way you leave this courtyard alive, old man."

"Andras thrust lazily at his face, and Greyhide stumbled backwards, giving room as he tried to avoid the blade. Andras did not let up. He attacked again, cutting long Xs back and forth in the direction of Greyhides face."
"The couple watched anxiously from the sidelines. Rowan felt the cold grip of his sheathed sword clenched tight in his hand. Alexia clutched at his other arm, hiding partially behind him as if to shield herself from the violence."

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ro "...Whats he doing?"

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al "W-who?"

ro "Andras. Hes toying with him."

"Andras continued to advance upon him, and Greyhide continuously retreated, holding his weapon up to feebly bat away the swings Andras sent in his direction. The demon was getting visibly irritated."


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an "{i}Come on{/i}! Hit me! Take a fucking swing!"

gh "..."


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an "Is this the fabled might of the Minotaurs? Are all your kind so damned pathetic? "

gh "No. Just me."


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an "You spineless worm."

"Andras attacks grew wilder. He put his weight into the swings, hacking at Greyhides defenses with blow after unsubtle blow. Each time, Greyhide only just managed to lift his blade in time to block them, but he was struggling to keep up."


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an "Was this what it was like for Rowan and Alexia, huh? Timid, feeble, flaccid flailings?"


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an "When you led them to the bed, blushing and squirming with your cock half-limp, did {i}they{/i} have to put in all the effort? Did you ever even rise to the occasion? "

gh "{i}Hrmh{/i}."

"Andras words were too pointed, {i}too{/i} goading. His mocking laughter came with an almost theatrical flair."
"Greyhide was panting, his breath coming in and out in great gouts. Andras, utterly unconcerned, took a brief moment to turn his back on the beast and address the two bystanders."

an "Tell me you two: what was it that finally won you over? His winning smile, his delightful conversation? Perhaps his {i}dashing{/i} complexion?"

"Andras spun around on his heel, swinging hard at Greyhides face. The bull lifted his blade, but it turned and spun out of his hands, clattering to the ground. The tip of Andras blade swept across his snout, making a shallow incision just below his left nostril."

gh "{i}Urgh{/i}!"

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ro "{i}Greyhide{/i}!"

al "{i}Greyhide{/i}!"

"Blood trickled down from his nose where hed been nicked. Greyhide held a hand up to it, breathing heavily. Andras shook his head at him like a stern schoolteacher lecturing a misguided pupil."


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an "No. None of that, I think. Just a broken shell of a beast who got lucky with the help of a drug."
an "You're no Forgemaster, and you're {i}certainly{/i} no man. "

"Greyhide was shaking. His eyes clenched shut as he struggled to contain himself. A dark, malicious grin grew on Andras face."

an "Death would be preferable to having a mate like you."

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gh "{i}RAAAAAAAAAAAAH!{/i}"

"The roar of an enraged beast pierced the air. Whatever further taunt Andras had been about to say was drowned out entirely. Greyhide lowered his head and charged the Demon."

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"Greyhide cranked his arm back and smashed his fist into the Demons face. The blow connected against Andras jaw with the weight of a warhammer. The demon staggered, his head snapping to one side."
"Greyhide did not give him space. He yanked the sword from his hands and snapped it in one, titanic strain with his clenched fists. He cast aside the broken pieces, rushing forward. His fist connected with his chin a second time, causing Andras to take a step back to steady himself. "

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"Greyhide tackled Andras to the ground, nearly goring him in the process with his horns as he headbutted the demon as hard as he could. The couple heard the loud crack of the demons head as it hit the stone floor with earth-shaking force."

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"Andras raised his hands to ward him off, but the raging Minotaur would not be dissuaded. Greyhide rained blows down on Andras, his fists rising and falling in a reckless repetition, all subtlety and restraint gone from his face."

al "G-Greyhide!"

"He either didn't hear her, or he didnt listen. His brutal assault continued unabated."

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ro "{i}Greyhide{/i}!"

"It was only after several seconds of frenzied aggression that Greyhide slowed his assault, turning his head sharply to glare at the two of them. For a brief moment, they could not see the man beneath the beast."

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ro "Youve done... enough."

"He met their gazes. The longer he looked at them, the more his anger drained away, and he became himself again."
"Greyhide glanced away, wiping at his eyes with the back of his hand as he picked himself up off the ground. Rowan and Alexia hurried over."
"He looked drained now, having spent himself in the frenzy. The bull stood up off Andras, his legs shaking with the effort."
"Beneath him, Andras wasnt moving."

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al "Is he?"


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an "{i}HA{/i}!"

"As if waiting for his cue, the demon sprang up."

an "Yes! Now {i}thats{/i} more like it! Haha!"

"He spat a wad of blood onto the ground next to him, rubbing blithely at his chin."

an "Good swing, old man!"

"Greyhide looked horrified. He stepped forward, extending his hands out towards the man he had been so enthusiastically beating upon mere moments before."

gh "I I am so-"

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an "Dont you {i}dare{/i} try to apologize to me, fool."

"The demon, still chuckling, picked himself up off the ground. He was black and blue, his face a tattered mess of cuts and bruises."
"Greyhide had {i}literally{/i} dented his face. But already his hellish constitution was regenerating itself, the wounds fading from his visage even as he spoke."

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an "Who would have thought a silly little comment like {i}that{/i} would have been what it took to finally wake you up?"
an "You always were slow on the uptake."

"He reached out and took hold of Greyhides shoulder. Andras patted him on the back as if he were encouraging a trusted friend."

an "Im glad we finally understand each other."

gh "I..."

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an "Shut up. Listen closely to me now, because this is the first and last time I will ever say this."
an "I have no use for weaklings, still less for those who {i}pretend{/i}. You are who you are. Embrace it."

"Andras cast a teasing smirk in the couples direction. He winked at them."

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an "You owe me work, starting now. I expect to see twice the normal output by the end of next week, or your heads back on the chopping block."

gh "Y-yes, Lord Andras"

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an "No more excuses, no more distractions. You bring me my weapons, or you face the consequences."

an "Do I make myself clear?"

gh "Yes, Lord Andras."

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an "Good, then get back to work. You owe me a new sword."

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"The couple stared at Andras retreating form as he left the courtyard. Greyhide, exhausted, sank to the ground. They rushed over to him."

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al "Greyhide!"

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ro "Are you all right?"

gh "Hmh I should not have done that."

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"His deadpan delivery elicited startled laughter from the both of them. Soon, Greyhide joined in, a deep chuckle that rumbled in his chest. Rowan put a hand to his shoulder."

ro "I think its high time the three of us had a talk."

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gh "I am sorry for the trouble I have caused. For the danger I put you both in."
gh "I would... understand if you hate me."

ro "Why would we be mad at you? It was the Twins who caused this. We wouldnt even be in this mess if Jezera hadnt intervened."

gh "The Twins do what they will. We are at their mercy. But I have no excuse."
gh "I have... grown close to you. To both of you. But I have betrayed that trust, come between mates."
gh "In my tribe, such an affront would warrant a fight to the death."

"Greyhide got down on one knee in front of them, bowing his head."

gh "I am sorry. I will not fight you if either of you choose to take vengeance."

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al "Oh for goodness sake, Greyhide. Get up."

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ro "Shes right. Id rather not have to look down on you while we talk."

al "That drug we were {i}all{/i} affected. You dont have any special reason to apologize to us."

ro "Hard to heap hate on you in particular when we gave in just as readily."

gh "The drugs were not the only cause."
gh "I have... feelings for you. For both of you. The feelings one has for a mate."

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ro "Hm"

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al "I-I gathered as much."

gh "I have never felt this before about two at once. Much less with {i}humans{/i}."
gh "But this changes nothing. I know what I have done. And I refuse to come between you. "

"Greyhide stared meaningfully at each of them in turn."

gh "If it is a problem... then I will accept the pain of losing you. My feelings mean less to me than our friendship. "

"The couple exchanged a look. Alexias expression was conflicted, there was a question in her eyes."

al "What what do you think, Rowan?"

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    "I dont know, I care about him.":
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        "Alexia let out a sigh of relief."
        al "As do I."
        al "B-but that doesnt mean I dont love you!"
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        ro "Nor I you."
        gh "My friends, I am confused."
        gh "You two are mates, but you desire me as well?"
        ro "...I guess we do."
        gh "What does this mean?"
        "Rowan shared another look with his wife, and she picked up on his intent. The two stepped forward and embraced the surprised Minotaur in a tripartite hug."
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        ro "Im not sure. I guess well just have to figure it out."
        al "The three of us. Together."
        "Greyhide took in a stuttering breath, then let out a low, pained exhale. His large arms encircled them both, crushing them tight against him."
        gh "Thank you, dear friends. For reminding me who I am. Even when I forgot."
        "The Minotaurs voice grew haggard."
        gh "You you two are the reason I yet live."
        gh "There are no words for what you mean to me."
        al "How about love?"
        ro "That sounds about right. Come here, you sappy fool."
        "Rowan leaned up and kissed his cheek. Not to be outdone, Alexia did the same on the other side. The bull blushed."
        gh "I would like to be with you two tonight."
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        al "Seconded."
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        ro "No complaints here."
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        "Greyhide let out a sigh of relief."
        gh "I would like that. I would like that very much."
        al "I I-I think I would too."
        ro "Like you said, Greyhide: our friendship means more than some drug. The best thing we can try to do from here is to move on from what happened."
        gh "It will never happen again, I swear it."
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        al "You dont even need to say it, Greyhide."
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        ro "Shes right, we trust you."
        "The couple, now reconciled, hugged each other. Greyhide beamed, folding his thick arms together as he let out a grunt of approval."
        gh "You two. You are beautiful together."
        gh "You do me a great honour with your kindness. I will not forget this."
        al "You are a good man, Greyhide. That is a hard thing to come by, these days."
        "The bull blushed and bashfully glanced away."
        gh "I will try to live up to your expectation."
        gh "...Friends?"
        "Alexia and Rowan shared a mutual look. They smiled at one another."
        ro "Friends."
        al "Friends."
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        return

$ greyhideRelationship = 'poly'

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al "Why dont we take this somewhere more comfortable?"

ro "Yes, lets."

"The couple seemed to be of one mind on the matter. Each took a hand of the burly Minotaur and led him, laughing to his bedside."

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"Rowan couldnt help but feel Greyhides gaze trail across him as he stripped, shedding first his armor, then his clothing in rapid succession."

ro "...See something you like?"

gh "There is much to see. You are very handsome, Rowan."

"The hero of Rosaria smirked as Greyhide pulled his loincloth free, exposing his hard erection to the air. It twitched in response to Rowans growing smile."

ro "...You arent so bad yourself there, friend."

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al "You boys sure now how to make a girl feel like the third wheel."

ro "Relax, beloved. Youve still got the best breasts among us."

"Greyhide flexed his pecs, grinning as the two stared in unabashed arousal at his thick, muscled build."

gh "Speak for yourself."

ro "Mmm, on second thought, hes got a point."

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al "Hes definitely got you beat when it comes to physique."

"Rowan flexed his arm, marveling for a moment at its strength and consistency as he showed himself off."

ro "Speak for yourself."

"Alexia giggled, and Greyhide chuckled as well. For all their playful ribbing, they really {i}were{/i} all attracted to one another. Their blushing faces and soft, sexual smiles put paid to that."
"Rowan in particular had a deep hunger in his eye. His gaze kept flicking back and forth between his wife's crotch and Greyhides erection. He reached out, brazenly taking both in hand, leading them towards the bed."

ro "Ive got an idea."

al "Dangerous."

ro "I promise, I think youll like it. Both of you."


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"Rowan arranged them in a rough triangle around each other, each with the others genitals facing one another. Unsurprisingly, Alexia had quickly chosen her spot, with Greyhide and his notoriously long tongue at her crotch."

ro "Spoilsport."

al "Youre just jealous I got there quicker."

"Settling herself into place, she nuzzled Rowans crotch, planting a gentle kiss on his erection. She let out a low, sexual coo as Greyhide began his own work, his tongue slithering forth and trailing along her pussy lips with pleasing slowness."

al "Besides, now I get to reward you for the plan."

"Rowan had the more gargantuan task ahead of him. Greyhides thick erection and heavy, hanging balls took up more than just his face. If he were to have any hope of pleasuring the horny bull, hed have to work for it."
"He took to the process with adroit eagerness, leaning down to kiss one of the Minotaurs heavy, hanging balls before sliding his tongue across the skin. Greyhide seemed pleased with the attention, as he soon spread his legs further."
"He grunted as he felt Alexias succulent lips encircle the head of his cock, taking it in her mouth as her hand jerked his shaft. She in turn moaned when Greyhide laid his flat tongue across the length of her pussy and began to lick it like he was sampling a sweet."
"Greyhide let out a soft groan when Rowan kissed the base of his shaft, using a hand to massage his tip as his thumb ran across the flat top. He was sensitive, overly so, given how easily the precum built at the top."
"The bull, properly encouraged, slid his tongue deep into Alexias folds. He pushed so far forward that his snout met her groin, and it looked for all the world like he was making out with her pussy."
"Alexia trembled in place, letting out a gasp that briefly cut off the oral contact she had with Rowans twitching cock. She soon righted herself, returning to the horny task of stimulating him yet further with hands and lips and swirling tongue."
"She lathered his cock with her love, giving it a glistening sheen as she took him in her mouth and down her throat, bobbing up and down as her mouth made short work of his most sensitive areas."
"Her legs spread wide, her hand reaching down to fondle his balls as Greyhides efforts grew more spirited."
"Rowan was not idle. He took the Minotaurs cock in both hands and began to jerk him vigorously, using his mouth to plant little kisses on every sensitive spot he could find."
"He even managed to lean up and angle his head around to pleasure the bulls cockhead with his searching tongue."
"There was little talking; there was little {i}need{/i} for it. They were expressing their mutual love for one another in a much more direct way."
"The slight gagging sound of his wife was the first indication that she came. Her back arched, her body went taut, and she let out a muffled cry with her husbands cock between her lips."
"Rowan was himself fit to bursting. He drew his hips back, breathlessly indicating Alexia do the same. She laid back, letting out an exhausted sigh."

gh "Are you all right, little one?"

al "Y-yeah, I just... need a minute."

ro "I cant wait that long."

"Rowan reached out, pulling Greyhide towards him. The bull did not seem to understand what he was doing at first, hesitantly planting his hooves on either side of the horny hero as he was guided to do. His furry ass hovered over Rowans erection."

gh "Rowan what are you-"

ro "Im gonna fuck you, Greyhide."

gh "O-oh!"
gh "Oh, of course."

ro "Youre uh gonna be a bit tight."

gh "{i}Hrmh{/i}"

"The bull, almost as an afterthought, reached over and wiped his hand across the still-cumming Alexias groin. Undeterred, he spread the slick substance along the slim crevice of his ass. Now properly lubricated, he sank down on Rowans waist."


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ro "Oh, {i}fuck{/i}-"

"Greyhide leaned back, resting his arms on either side of Rowan as he draped himself against his chest. Rowans cock slid with painful slowness into the bulls furry rump, tighter than anything hed felt before."
"The Minotaur let out a low grunt but continued his downward thrust. Alexia lazed upon the bed and watched, her eyes alight with interest. She moaned as she watched them, her two males in the midst of tender fucking."
"Rather than saying anything, she got up off the bed, circling around to face them. Rowan was unable to contain himself any longer, and thrust upwards. Greyhide inhaled sharply, his arms trembling as he held himself aloft."
"He was tight. {i}Unbelievably{/i} tight. His ass constricted around Rowans cock with a vice like grip, yielding only with severe reticence to his intrusion."
"Greyhide didnt seem to be in pain though; if anything he was even more aroused. His massive dick strained the air, rock hard as it jutted upwards."
"Alexia found her place, bending forward at the hips to plant her mouth upon his swaying tip. Greyhide let out a soft gasp at her unexpected appearance. Smiling, she took him in hand and jerked at his manhood, still wet from the saliva of her husband."

gh "{i}Unnnh{/i}-"

"The bull bounced upon Rowans lap, his heavy weight always teasingly coming to rest against his hips before drawing upwards again. Just a little extra weight and he could crush Rowans pelvis, but he was remarkably restrained."
"Rowans hands found purchase on his large hips, guiding him up and down, up and down in long strokes as Alexia gave Greyhide a spirited blowjob. Rowan was, for all intents and purposes, trapped beneath the bulls weight and loving every minute of it."
"Alexias hands were a blur as they jerked him hard, sliding up and down the full length of his manhood while she passionately made out with his cock tip. After a long stretch of oral loving, she kissed the tip and pulled back."

al "{i}Mwah{/i}!"

al "Goddess fend, I never thought Id get to see you two like this."

"Her hands trailed across his chest, running through his fur and caressing his face. He turned to look at her and she took the opportunity to lean up and kiss his snout."

gh "{i}Rrrh{/i}- L-little one..."

al "Shhh keep going, I want to see how it ends."

"She stroked his cheek a moment, then bent down once more to suckle at his cock. Her hands strayed downwards, cupping one of his hanging orbs, running her fingernails across them and only adding to his sensitivity."
"Rowan couldnt hold it any longer. He felt the bulls weight above him with a relentless, bouncing beat. Each time he sank deep into Greyhides ass, he felt his cock twitch and swell, building to a budding orgasm."


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"Rowan thrust and humped and erupted within the Minotaurs ass. He felt building pillar of pleasure as Greyhide thrust downwards and held, keeping him deep within. They grinded against one another, his load firing forth in unhindered spurts deep within him."

ro "{i}Hnnngh{/i}!"

"Then greyhide came. His breath pumped heavily in his chest as his body tensed up. His balls clenched and his arms strained. Alexia felt him through her fingers, his mammoth cock bulging as it swelled, rose, then burst like a dam."
"He thrust once, twice, {i}three{/i} times in her hands, then erupted, spurting forth a monstrous stream of seed that sprayed into the air and splattered across Alexias face and chest, as well as his own."
"That was only the first titanic burst, however. Soon a second stream of Greyhides cum shot upwards, coating his groin and chest. He was a mess, made doubly so by the anal stimulation."

"Alexia - herself so aroused that shed been fingering herself - came last, a final feminine elucidation of their lust as she reveled in the scent and smell of masculine ejaculate all around."
"Rowan collapsed upon the bed, followed soon after by an equally-spent Greyhide. He remained inside the bull, chuckling at the feel of his slim tail tickling his stomach."
"Alexia crawled into Greyhides arms, allowing the three of them to spoon together on the oversized bed."

gh "That was"
gh "I have never felt like that before."

"Rowan let out a breathless chuckle, putting a hand to his forehead to wipe away the sweat he found there."

ro "You and me both."

al "That was {i}amazing{/i} to watch."

ro "I cant feel my legs."

al "You two make a cute couple."

ro "-And you dont?"

gh "You are plenty cute, little one."

al "Maybe, but that was something else."

"They laid together for a moment, enjoying the simple pleasure of being with one another. Rowan wrapped his arms around Greyhide, who cradled Alexia in his arms in turn."
"They lay like that, panting and gasping in tune to one another for some time after that. They were exhausted, drained in body and spirit from all that had happened that day."
"But they were together. They had all admitted their feelings, and they were resolved to one other. That alone had made the whole ordeal worth it."

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"After theyd cleaned up, the couple dozed on Greyhides bed. The bull - careful not to wake either of them - pulled his woolen blanket over them both and let them rest."
"He walked, a little unsteadily to his work stool, and sat down. Staring at Rowan and Alexia in the warm light of the forge, a soft smile graced his lips."

gh "Sleep well my loves."

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al "Why dont we take this somewhere more comfortable?"

ro "Yes, lets."

"The couple seemed to be of one mind on the matter. Each took a hand of the burly Minotaur and led him, laughing to his bedside."

ro "So Greyhide, since everythings out in the open now, Ive got a question."
ro "Whats your favorite part of my wife?"

al "R-{i}Rowan{/i}!"

"Alexia went beet red, her eyes flicking from Rowan to Greyhide with flustered indignance."

gh "Her kindness."

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al "Aww."

ro "Kiss ass."

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al "Keep that up - {i}beloved{/i}, and youll never get another chance to kiss it."

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ro "Dearest wife, your beauty outshines the world."

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al "Better."

gh "-Oh! You meant physically."

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gh "I prefer her teats."

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al "..."

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al "O-one word out of you Rowan Blackwell, and I {i}swear{/i}-"

ro "Say Greyhide."

gh "Yes, Rowan?"

ro "I get the feeling my wife wants to be in control this evening."

gh "I think you are right. "

ro "Shall we indulge her?"

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al "Thats it! On the bed, both of you!"

"Flashing a cocky grin at his wife, Rowan tore off his clothing and strutted over to the bedside. Greyhide apologetically complied as well, shuffling over and taking a seat next to him once hed removed his loincloth."

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"Alexia pulled off her clothing with halting annoyance, doing her best to act annoyed when she was clearly embarrassed beyond belief. She did her best to keep up the tough girl act."

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al "Lie back. Rowan, flip around to the other side."

ro "Yes, dear."

al "And no more back talk!"

ro "I wouldnt {i}dream{/i} of it."

"Chuckling, Rowan flipped himself around so that his cock was roughly level with Greyhides head, and he in reverse. Their matching erections pointed up like an arch."


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"After a moments hesitation, Alexia clambered up onto Greyhides lap. She could not conceal the full body blush that covered her skin as she straddled him, setting her crotch purposefully on top of his manhood. "

ro "Is this your punishment, beloved? Did I go too far?"

al "Bad husbands have to wait their turn. You can touch yourself in the meantime."

ro "Now thats just cruel."

"Alexia rolled her eyes at Rowans teasing smile. She leaned over, taking hold of his erect cock. He let out a low grunt, his breath shortening as she began to jerk him in short bursts."

al "...Satisfied?"

ro "No, but now Im willing to wait my turn."

gh "You may take your turn first if you really wish it, friend Rowan."

ro "And risk {i}her{/i} wrath? No thank you. Just enjoy the ride."

"Her husband was an arse. Alexia was convinced of that. However, she was also {i}agonizingly{/i} wet, and Greyhides thick cock settled beneath her like a magnet to her womanhood."
"Ignoring the amused glint in Rowans eye, she began to shift her hips back and forth atop the bull. The teasing repartee soon gave way to tender humping, her glistening lips sliding up and down, up and down the length of the bulls erection."
"{i}However{/i} mad he made her, Rowan was still her husband. She might still have been reveling in the novelty of Greyhides massive dick, but she was nonetheless attracted to her first loves as well. "
"However begrudgingly, she continued to jerk him off, sticking her tongue out at him as payback for his childish antics. Rowan rewarded her by leaning back, displaying the toned athleticism of his form in stark contrast to Greyhides thick, muscled body."
"She reveled in the sensation of control, of straddling two males who were equally infatuated with her. The sensation was empowering and {i}deeply{/i} arousing. Her hands were clenched around cock, her hips and ass were sliding across it, her own womanhood was tantalizingly close to penetration."
"Greyhide groaned, his hips shifting forward even as Alexia drew back, adding a pleasing friction to her slow slide across his cock."
"His hand reached up, kneading the flesh of her ass, urging her ever onwards into longer and deeper strokes across the top of him. His heavy grip was so comforting, his thick digits digging deep into her flesh with the most gentle application of pressure."
"Their simulated coitus was slow, passionate. As Alexia looked down at her husband she saw the beginnings of a blush to creep across his face. He was staring at her, watching her move up and down, riding the bull as she jerked him off. His eyes lidded."

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ro "Youre beautiful, beloved."

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al "{i}Mmmh{/i}! D-dont forget it."

"Her fingers curled around his cock, threading down low as she bent her back forward to briefly fondle his balls. Rowans back arched, his body tensing from the unexpected contact."
"As she did so she slid farther back, her hips connecting hard against Greyhides stomach. The bull was equally enthralled, his hands sliding up to gently grab her hips and aid in her humping motion."
"The sensation was electricity, pure pleasure. A teasing thread of implied penetration came at the apex of each hump, as the tip of Greyhides cock brushed in brief contact with the clenching hole that slid across it, kissed briefly, then drew forward once more."

gh "So soft. Little one, you- {i}hrnh{/i}!"

"Alexia rolled her hips, her hand moving even faster as it jerked Rowan off with harried speed. She needed him. She needed both of them. The men shed fallen for, the couple now forged into three."
"Her humping sped up, building to a crowning crescendo that culminated in her body tensing up, her back arching as she let out a cry of elation. She came, shuddering, trembling atop Greyhides grip. It was almost too much for her."
"Rowan sat up off the bed, pulling Alexia into his arms as she suffered through the torturous elation elicited by her bodys natural reaction to the men around her. He held her close, her breasts squishing tight to his chest as she cotinued doing what she was doing."

ro "Get over here, spread those legs."

"Breathless, rendered helpless by her own desperate need to fuck, she could do little but comply."


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"Rowan turned himself around on the bed, facing Greyhide. He pulled Alexia into his lap, angling himself against her insides even as her face fell into Greyhides lap."
"Her lips met the bulls half-wettened cock at the same moment Rowans dick slid smoothly into her quivering quim. A loud {i}squelch{/i} announced the commencement of the second round of their collective lovemaking."

al "{i}Mmmh{/i}-"

"She felt the blissful penetration, her legs spreading wide as Rowan humped into her. He slid deep within her with a perfect, pleasing conncetion, their lovemaking only enhanced by the addition of a third party to the mix."
"That third party was {i}thoroughly{/i} enjoying himself, at Alexias mercy. Her hands encircled his thick, bulging cock, her fingers gripping tight to his manhood as she jerked him up and down in long, sure strokes."
"Encouraged by the gentle {i}moos{/i} and soft grunts of her husband at her flank, Alexia leaned in and kissed Greyhides cock. She could taste herself on his hardness, a lingering tang of feminine lust that had splattered itself across him in the throes of her earlier ecstasy."
"Rowans thrusts were slow, deep, methodical. He knew how to pleasure his wife, knew her most intimate responses to the back and forth of their romantic connection. Every time he moved in her, she felt her nerves light up little electric tingles within her tummy."
"Whatever cheeky conflict they had engaged in prior to the onset of their desperate mating was forgotten, lost in the passion with which one another met in the middle."
"Her hips pressed tight against his, wiggling back and forth even as he thrust hard against her, using her outstretched leg as leverage."
"Greyhide put a heavy hand upon Alexias head, gently urging her onwards as her kisses and licks grew ever bolder. She fondled his balls, kissed the tip of his dick, gripped him by the base and jerked him in fast, furious strokes."
"Each action elicited still further grunts from the gentle giant, which only further encouraged her. She suckled at the tip of his cock, rolling her tongue across his slit and delighting in the salty taste of what came out."

gh "{i}Hrrnh{/i}- L-little one-"

"She refused to relent, jerking him off with both hands as she licked and kissed and nibbled at his towering meat. Rowans thrusts grew shorter as his breath hissed out through gritted teeth."
"Alexia was no better. Her body was aflame, her every nerve ending {i}screamed{/i} for release. It was like a deep pressure was building in her chest, an echo rebounding back and forth louder and louder until it could no longer be contained within her."
"Her pussy clenched, her body going rigid as she let out a light squeal of joy. She was no longer in control. Maybe shed {i}never{/i} been in control. The two males that surrounded her with their warmth were both on the verge of cumming, yet she was the first to let loose."

al "{i}Aa-aaaaaahhhn{/i}!"

"Her shameful screech brought a fierce blush to her face, but neither of her lovers seemed to mind. If anything, it only encouraged their rapidly-arriving orgasms."

gh "{i}Hrmmh{/i}!"


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"Greyhide - to Alexias shock - came first. His breath pumped heavily in his chest as his body tensed up. She felt him through her fingers, his mammoth cock bulging with heat and bull sperm as it swelled, rose, then burst like a dam."
"He thrust once, twice, {i}three{/i} times in her hands, then erupted, spurting forth a monstrous stream of seed that sprayed into the air and splattered across Alexias face and chest. Rowan was not far behind."

ro "{i}Aaaah, fuck{/i}-"

"He thrust and humped and erupted within her, his cock swelling, twitching, then pulsing inside her shuddering womanhood."
"She felt the warm rush of his seed shoot deep within her, even as his humping continued unabated, ensuring his seed was planted as deeply as could be within his loving wife."
"That was only the first titanic burst, however. Soon a second stream of Greyhides cum shot upwards, coating both him and Alexia in his lust. Rowan pulled out of Alexia, allowing his second load to shoot across her groin and legs, coating her in masculine cum."
"Alexia collapsed upon the bed, followed soon after by her equally-spent husband. Greyhide, his knees trembling, laid back on the bedside next to them, breathless by the ordeal."

al "L-let that- be a {i}lesson{/i} to you!"

"Alexias gasping retort sounded weak and halfhearted, even in her own ear. Rowan bent down kissed her nose, mussing her hair with his hand."

ro "Beloved, Ive learned nothing."

al "Ugh. Youre hopeless."

ro "That was..."

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ro "Intense?"

gh "Words do not describe it."
gh "It was wonderful."

"The couple laid together for a moment, enjoying the simple pleasure of being with one another. Eventually, a shaky beckon from Alexia compelled Greyhide to join them, who scooped them up in his arms as the three cuddled together on the bed."
"They lay like that, panting and gasping in tune to one another for some time after that. They were exhausted, drained in body and spirit from all that had happened that day."
"But they were together. They had all admitted their feelings, and they were resolved to one other. That alone had made the whole ordeal worth it."

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"After theyd cleaned up, the couple dozed on Greyhides bed. The bull - careful not to wake either of them - pulled his woolen blanket over them both and let them rest."
"He walked, a little unsteadily to his work stool, and sat down. Staring at Rowan and Alexia in the warm light of the forge, a soft smile graced his lips."

gh "Sleep well my loves."

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al "Why dont we take this somewhere more comfortable?"

ro "Yes, lets."

"The couple seemed to be of one mind on the matter. Each took a hand of the burly Minotaur and led him, laughing to his bedside."
"Together the couple divested him of his loincloth, peeling off his clothing even as his hands idly trailed across them both, groping and squeezing with a gentle touch."

gh "You two are so soft."

ro "Funny, cause youre pretty hard."

"Alexia giggled, lightly slapping her husband's shoulder in playful rebuke."

al "{i}Rowan{/i}!"

ro "Am I wrong?"

al "Hehe I guess not."
al "Goodness, youre big."

ro "Now Im getting jealous."

al "Oh {i}stop{/i}. Youre big too."

"A teasing gleam entered Alexias eyes as she stripped out of her clothes."

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al "...For your size."

"Rowan faked a pained wince as he followed suit."

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ro "Ouch. My pride."

gh "You have a very pretty cock, Rowan."

ro "See? {i}He{/i} likes it!"

al "Greyhides just trying to get on your good side."

gh "What is wrong with that?"

ro "Traitors, the both of you."

"Their teasing banter soon gave way to pleasured marveling at one anothers nakedness. Here they were, the three of them: together."

al "Where should we start, husband of mine?"

ro "Ive got a few ideas."

al "Mmm, I bet you do. Why dont you show me where {i}you two{/i} got started?"

ro "About the same place you did, I expect."

"Chuckling, the couple surrounded the bull. Greyhide, for his part, was rendered speechless by their seductive approach. They pushed him back onto the bed."


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"Alexia clambered up next to him, nuzzling his crotch with her nose as she planted a dainty kiss upon his heavy shaft."
"Rowan chose a spot between Greyhides knees, spreading the bulls legs apart before reaching out to palm his hefty balls."

gh "{i}Hmmh{/i}!"
gh "You y-you do not need to focus on me. I want to make you feel good as well."

al "Hush now, tonights for you."

ro "That can come later."

"Together, husband and wife set to the supremely satisfying task of pleasuring the old Minotaur. Their mouths met his skin simultaneously, coming at it from vastly different angles."
"Alexia attacked the problem from the top, lifting her head to plant a wet kiss upon his flat tip. She leaned into his lap, settling into his groin like she was reclining on a couch."
"Rowan, meanwhile, focused on his lower nethers, licking along the seam of his testicles before leaning close to passionately kiss the vein at the base of his shaft."
"Greyhide moaned, settling his hand on the top of Rowans head while the other gently trailed down the length of Alexias bare back."
"Feeling adventurous, Rowan leaned in and planted a suckling kiss on one of Greyhides bulging testicles. He rolled his tongue across the virile orb, reveling in the salty taste of his sweat on his tongue."
"Not to be outdone by her husband, Alexia began to worship of his bulging bullcock. She licked up and down his length in long drags of her tongue, coating his dick in a layer of saliva."
"The Minotaur was rendered helpless by the couples equally ardent oral. No sooner had one finished in one spot than the other had moved elsewhere to pleasure the thoroughly overwhelmed bull."
"At one point, their lips met in the middle, tongues intertwining as lips slid across Greyhides cock as easily as they did one anothers mouths. The two traded a long, passionate kiss, before returning to their appointed task with gusto."

al "{i}Mwah{/i}!"
al "G-goddess, I never knew this could be so"

ro "Erotic?"

al "Fun!"

"She wasnt wrong. If Greyhide wasnt as large as he was, they might have struggled to share. As it stood, there was plenty of cock to go around for the both of them."
"Alexia opened her mouth as wide as it could go and did her best to swallow Greyhides cock. She wasnt quite able to get it down her throat, but the spirited effort was more than enough to get Greyhide squirming."
"Rowan cupped the bulls balls in both hands, massaging them back and forth as he licked along his length, ensuring not one inch of his throbbing manhood was lacking in attention."
"Greyhide panted through his nose, his eyes fluttering through sheer sensory overload. The bull let out a heavy snort, then sat up in a rush."

gh "On the bed. Both of you."

"The couple shared a shocked look, but quickly complied. Greyhides voice had taken on a peculiar, dominant tone. One that would brook no defiance."
"Alexia, already on the bed, positioned herself on her hands and knees, raising her rump high in the air in preparation for imminent pounding. Greyhides open palm {i}spanked{/i} her hard across her asscheek, and she let out a breathless yelp."
"Rowan took a little too long in getting into position. Greyhide seized him by his narrow hips and hefted him onto the bed, stacking him atop Alexia in a pile of human lust."


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"Greyhide did not even wait for the two to be properly situated before he thrust his painfully hard erection between them. The wet cock slid between their bodies with a pleasing, slippery salience."

ro "O-oh fuck-"

"Greyhides hips connected heavily against their collective rumps, shoving both humans down onto the bed and nearly toppling them hard on top of one another. His thrust was hard and heavy, a vigorous expression of his masculine might."
"Alexias spine tingled with the hot, almost burning feel of Minotaurs cock sliding down her lower back. Rowan shivered as he felt the bulls length drag across his undercarriage, briefly brushing across the length of his cock before drawing back behind him once more."
"But this was only the beginning. Greyhide let out a deep grunt, and thrust again, effortlessly propelling the couple forward together, simulating to both simultaneously the sheer, rutting strength of their shared bed partner."

al "{i}Aaah{/i}!"

"Alexias back curled in surprise as something heavy slapped against it. It took her a moment to realize it was Greyhides furry nutsack, his latest thrust propelling it hard enough against her to give her the briefest feeling of sexual contact against her soaking womanhood."
"Rowan struggled to remain static, trapped in place with Alexia beneath him and Greyhide at his flank. The bull did not say anything as he thrust against them, utterly confident in his ability to please both lovers at the same time. Judging from how hard Rowan was he was succeeding."

gh "...Rowan."

"Greyhides deep voice rumbled in his chest, sending shivers down the couples spines from the vibration. He put a heavy hand upon Rowans back, drawing his fingers low, to feel his lower spine and grope his supple ass."

gh "Put it in her."
gh "I want to see you with her."

"The bull drew back his hips, giving room for Rowan to reorient himself at Alexias flank. Alexia moaned, using the brief interlude to run a hand across Rowans side and slide a pair of naughty fingers deep into her clenching twat."
"He planted himself on top of her like a dog ready to mount. He slid in effortlessly, his cock reaching deep inside as it belonged. Alexias moan turned into a gasp of pleasure, her body shuddering with the contact."
"For whatever reason, knowing Greyhide was there, waiting behind them made the sex that much more intense. Within moments Rowan was rutting against her, humping with short, sure thrusts into the depths of her womanhood."

ro "Aaah, A-alexia!"

al "Rowan! Oh Goddess, {i}Rowan{/i}!"

"Their voices were on the edge of hearing, quiet whispers to one another like they had in the old days, when their love first blossomed. The bull let out an appreciative grunt, reaching out to caress first Rowans hips, then Alexias bottom. His lips spread wide into a horny grin."

gh "Beautiful."

"The Minotaur took hold of Rowans hips and thrust against them, adding his own weight to the frantic lovemaking. Alexia let out a squeal of joy as Rowan inadvertently reached into her deepest spot. Her knees began to tremble."
"Greyhides length ran down the line of Rowans asscrack, sliding effortlessly along his back as the bull indulged in a series of short, hard thrusts. Rowan and Alexia were helpless in his grasp, pinned in place and propelled forward by his weight."
"The bull drew back, and Rowan drew back, and Alexia took in a shuddering breath. Then, Greyhide slammed his hips forward, shoving Rowan deep inside Alexia, who cried out in breathless pleasure. And on and on the process repeated itself."
"They were one. It was a strange, exhilarating, almost {i}alien{/i} sensation: three lovers, in perfect sync, having sex with one another in the truest meaning of the wording. Equally attracted to each other, each uniquely drawn to the others."

al "{i}Hah hah hah{/i}"
al "I cant- I-I cant- I cant {i}breathe{/i}!"

gh "Calm yourself, little one. We are here."

ro "{i}Aaah{/i}-"

"Rowan, responding to Greyhides words, wrapped his arms around Alexia, whose gasping breath was on the very verge of orgasm. She settled back against him, leaning flush with his body even as Greyhide continued to thrust."

al "I-I love you!"

ro "I love you too."

gh "{i}Hrmh{/i}. I love you both."

"Their tawdry exchange was so embarrassing that they all began to laugh, briefly breaking the tempo, before Greyhide righted them back on course, his certain thrusts bringing them back to the passion of the moment. "
"Alexia came first, setting off a chain reaction that soon spread to her bedpartners. Her trembling orgasm was so intense her eyes rolled for a moment as her jaw slackened. Rowan felt the tightness constrict like a vice, and then he was off."


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ro "{i}Aaaah, fuck-{/i}"

"He erupted within her, his cock swelling, twitching, then pulsing inside her shuddering womanhood. Even as he came Greyhide kept thrusting forward, ensuring Rowans seed was planted as deeply as it could be within his loving wife."
"Greyhide came last, his breath pumping heavily in his chest as if he were rising to a gallop. He thrust once, twice, {i}three{/i} times, then erupted, spurting forth a monstrous stream of seed that lifted into the air and splattered across Rowans back."
"That was only the first titanic burst, however. Soon a second stream shot past Rowans shoulder, nearly nicking his cheek as some of it got in Alexias hair. Greyhide pulled back, holding himself in his hand as he shot the next load across Rowan and Alexias flank and back."
"Alexia collapsed upon the bed, followed soon after by her equally-spent husband. Greyhide, his knees trembling, slowly lowered himself onto the bed next to them, left breathless by the ordeal."
"The couple, still coated in (or even still actively leaking) sexual juices, fell into one anothers arms. A shaky beckon from Rowan compelled Greyhide to join them, who scooped them up in his arms as the three cuddled together on the bed."
"They lay like that, panting and gasping in tune to one another for some time after that. They were exhausted, drained in body and spirit from all that had happened that day."
"But they were together. They had all admitted their feelings, and they were resolved to one other. That alone had made the whole ordeal worth it."

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"After theyd cleaned up, the couple dozed on Greyhides bed. The bull - careful not to wake either of them - pulled his woolen blanket over them both and let them rest."
"He walked, a little unsteadily to his work stool, and sat down. Staring at Rowan and Alexia in the warm light of the forge, a soft smile graced his lips."

gh "Sleep well my loves."

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init python:
    event('trek_into_the_wild', triggers="week_end", depends=('delf_dipping',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg25")
    event('a_noble_fate', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', "castle.buildings['arena'].lvl >= 1",), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('showing_driders_whos_on_top', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 4', 'castle.buildings["pit"].driders >= 2'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('an_iconic_display', triggers="week_end", depends=('password_is_fidelio',),group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg24")
    event('succumbing_to_shaya', triggers="week_end", depends=('an_iconic_display',),group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg24")
    event('jezeraNTRDetox', triggers="week_end", conditions=('all_actors["alexia"].corruption > 30', 'week > 25', 'alexiaWhipRowan', 'AlexiaXzaratlInfluence > 9', 'rowan_shares_room_with_helayna == False', "get_actor_job('alexia')!='maid'",), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

label trek_into_the_wild:


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinleft
show draith neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan stepped through the portal, Draith and camping equipment in tow. They were greeted with thick, humid air and the fresh scent of unearthed soil after a storm. Draith squinted against the lush greenery, unused to so much light and vibrancy."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    ro "You can't track the beast if your eyes are closed."
    "Draith blinked a few times, slowly adjusting to the environment."
    dra "Sorry Ah, thank you for doing this. I'm not sure how else I would acquire it."
else:

    ro "Thanks for coming. I'm not sure I'd be able to track down this beast on my own."
    dra "Of course. If youre doing this for my sake, I should come along too."

"Rowan unattached the machete from his waist and hacked away at the overgrowth in his path."

ro "You still haven't told me what we're using it for exactly. The Khut-- The Khustish--"

dra "The Khustistian."

ro "Right. That. Are you going to train it like the others?"

dra "Sir, please, I have much bigger plans for the Khusti! Its natural-made armour is nearly impenetrable; if I can pair that with the with the"

"Draith trailed off. Odd. Usually he was eager to discuss his plans for the beasts at length, whether anyone was interested in hearing about it or not."
"Rowan glanced back as he maneuvered through the thick jungle, surprised to find the dark elf several feet behind. Draith seemed both fascinated and confused by his surroundings, constantly leaning down to inspect the leaves or examine a multi-legged insect up close."

ro "Draith?"

dra "Hm? Yes, just a moment."

"Draith procured a glass bottle from his bag and scooped the creature up, capturing it with a cork top."

ro "Careful, some of the stuff here could be poisonous."

dra "Yes, yes, I already know that. It's precisely what I'm hoping for"

"Draith smiled at the little insect before placing the bottle back into his bag. Rowan wasn't sure he wanted to know what experiments Draith had planned for the little creature."
"He wasn't sure he wanted to know what Draith was going to do with the Khusti either."
"Rowan had planned, with Draith's assistance, to track down the beast within two days' time. Draith had reassured him it would be easy with the Khusti's telltale signs of nesting and travel."
"They did not get very far."
"Every few paces, Draith seemed to find another creature he was eager to add to his collection."
"After the second day, Rowan could hear the clinking of bottles in Draith's bag, followed by the irritated sound of hissing and wings flapping as his miniscule creatures desperately tried for an escape. There was still no sign of the Khusti."
"At this rate it would take them weeks to track the beast down."

ro "You know you don't have to take every creature we pass by, Draith."

"A rushing coursing stream broke up the monotonous greenery of the jungle. Rowan made his way across a stream with ease but Draith hesitated at the edge of the running water, his leg spread out to cross but never making that final leap."

dra "It's hard to resist; I may never come back here again. I need as many specimens as I can."

"He eyed the water suspiciously before leaping to the first stone. Draith waved his arms frantically at his sides, barely catching his balance in time. There were still three stones to go."

ro "What makes you think you'll never come back here?"

dra "I have a job to do; I can't leave the creatures for long."

"Draith hesitated. He looked around the jungle with such an awestruck longing that Rowan felt a slight tug at his heartstrings. He was used to travel-- heroic deeds required heroic settings, in his experience--but this was the beastmaster's first time ever setting foot on tropical land."

dra "I was lucky enough to come here once. I doubt I'll see it again."

ro "I'm sure we'll need more beasts in the future. It's not as if we're keeping you locked up in the pits, you know."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Not that Rowan wasn't tempted to now. With how much time Draith had taken in the jungle, keeping the dark elf chained to the breeding pits while Rowan searched for the Khusti by himself might've been more efficient."
    "The dark elf gripped the straps of his bag a little tighter, his smile weary and his gaze finding interest in anything but Rowan."
else:

    "Rowan regretted the words as soon as they'd left his mouth. While Draith kept up a light front, the dark elf gripped the straps of his bag a little tighter, his gaze finding interest in anything but Rowan."

if rowan_draith_sex:
    dra "You're always welcome to start if you're feeling the temptation. There's plenty of rope, and I'll make any noise you want~"
else:

    dra "You're always welcome to if you're feeling the temptation. It wouldn't be the first time I was locked up for bad behavior."

"Draith winked and laughed, but Rowan couldn't tell if the beastmaster meant what he said or if he was simply making light of the situation."
"Rowan elected to ignore the comment and made his way back across the stream, offering his hand out to the dark elf. Draith took the help at once, leaning into Rowan's touch as they leapt over the remaining stones and once again found dry land."
"They started forward, but Draith threw a hand out, halting Rowan in place."

dra "Wait!"

ro "What is it?"

"Draith didn't answer. He crept forward instead, focused on something Rowan couldn't see. He disappeared behind the trees."

ro "Draith?"

dra "Just a moment."

"Rowan waited. The dark elf returned a few moments later with a giddy look on his face."

ro "Did you find another bug for your collection?"

dra "Better than that; I believe I've found footprints."

"Draith waved Rowan forward, pointing out the small stumpy prints in the ground."

dra "They're smaller than I expected, but these are certainly the right prints."

"Draith rummaged through his bag and pulled out a green-covered book that looked like it'd seen better days; the pages were rumpled and worn, with ink marks and small, hurried notes in the columns. He flipped through the book's contents until he landed on a page titled {i}Khustistian{/i}."
"Rowan peered over the beastmaster's shoulder, taking in a drawing of the beast's footprint. It looked much larger than the one Draith was showing him on the ground."

if avatar.survival < 1:
    ro "Are you sure that's the right footprint?"
    dra "Well, it's not exactly the same, but you can't blame the artist for trying."
    ro "They look recent--and there's more over here. Do they travel in a pack?"
    dra "No. That is unusual but perhaps there's a nest nearby."
    ro "Great."
    "From everything Draith had told Rowan about the Khusti so far, he felt confident in handling one of them, but any more would cause trouble."
    ro "We'll keep going. If there's a nest ahead, we may need to rethink our strategy."
    dra "Whatever for? We'll simply take them all back."
else:

    ro "That doesn't look like one set of tracks, Draith. Look-- you can see the imprint of smaller ones beside it."
    dra "That doesn't make sense; Khusti's are solitary creatures."
    ro "Then either another animal crossed this path shortly after-- not entirely unlikely, but it would make more sense if they travelled together-- it's being hunted, or--"
    dra "Or a nest!"
    "Draith beamed at the prospect, and Rowan could see the wheels turning in the dark elf's head; masterful plans of experimentation that left even the bravest men feeling uneasy."
    ro "Er, possibly"
    dra "This is better than I ever imagined! We could return home with an entire family of Khusti!"



"Rowan stared at him. Did he not realize how much trouble just one of these beasts was going to be to drag back on their own?"
"No--there was an excited gleam in Draith's eyes, and Rowan realized the elf was solely focused on the possibility of experimenting on not just one deadly beast, but multiple."

ro "...Let's see if it's a nest first."

dra "Alright."

"To Rowan's relief, Draith seemed far more focused on their task now that there was a hint of the beast ahead. He hardly stopped to collect any other random creatures that were unfortunate enough to meet the elf's path."
"They travelled a little farther before the sun started to set. Despite their desire to get the beast and return home, the men were forced to call it a night and set up camp."

ro "Would you mind starting up the fire tonight? I'm going to take a leak and then hunt us some fish."

"Draith had usually handled the food up until this point, but their two days of rations were gone, and Rowan would be damned if he didn't get something to eat before he dealt with giant insects swarming around his head or deadly animals growling at him from behind bodice-sized leaves."

dra "Sure! It'll be easy."

"Rowan started toward the jungle but stopped. There was something nagging at him, a small voice that cut through his confidence in the dark elf."

ro "Have you ever lit a fire before?"

dra "I've read about it plenty of times, Rowan. I'm sure I can light a simple fire."

"Rowan shrugged, leaving the dark elf to his devices. Draith was well-versed enough in animals, he supposed the elf should be just as studied in their habitats as well."
"Rowan returned just after sundown with a couple of fish and some fallen fruit from the trees he'd collected off the ground. He was eager to settle down by the fire and fill the empty void in his stomach."
"The campsite, however, was shrouded in darkness. Draith grunted from somewhere on the ground, cursing under his breath."

ro "Where's the fire?"

"Draith jumped."

dra "J-Just a moment. Please wait, just a moment..."

"Rowan, his eyes already adjusted to the dark, watched Draith rub the sticks together furiously. The elf's face was pinched with growing agitation and anxiety as he redoubled his efforts."

ro "Where's the flint?"

"The sticks fell from his hands."

dra "The what?"

"Rowan walked past the beastmaster and, after setting his catch of the night down, dug through his own pack. He pulled out a small piece of flint and some flammable material."
"He gently nudged Draith out of the way and set up a proper fire. Draith held his breath at his side, eyes wide as Rowan explained the process. Flames sparked and the fire roared."

dra "Oh. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I should have known about that..."

ro "It's alright, don't worry yourself about it."

"But he was. Draith kicked a stray stick into the fire dejectedly. The flames licked it up greedily, quick to turn the wood into ash."

"Draith avoided Rowan's gaze, his lips moving but his words too quiet for Rowan to hear. It didn't take a genius to figure out that Draith was blaming himself for the incident."

ro "Do you want to learn how to cook the fish?"

dra "...Sure."

"Rowan picked up the fish and taught Draith the procedures for cleaning and cooking them-- a far cry from the academic study the beastmaster was used to when it came to learning about animals. The elf relaxed as the lesson went on, the tension easing from his face and shoulders."
"Soon their stomachs were full and the fire was dimming. Draith chewed at the last remaining pieces of his fish with a thoughtful expression on his face."
"Rowan observed him from the corner of his eye."

ro "What are you thinking about?"

dra "I'm wondering how to use some of the smaller creatures I've acquired. I never imagined I'd come across so many all at once; it's almost overwhelming. The possibilities are truly endless"

ro "Hm."

dra "What?"

ro "I was just thinking You have more knowledge about beasts than most men have about themselves. I don't think I could name half the creatures you captured in your bag, let alone what else is in this jungle."
ro "Do you have a favorite?"

dra "A favorite beast from the jungle?"

ro "Any beast from anywhere."

"Draith tapped his chin in thought."

dra "There's a lot that comes to mind But I guess it would have to be the Pearl Solandis."

ro "I've never heard of that before."

dra "They're a type of mammalian creature that live in the tundra. Their white fur blends right into the snow, and they have a pearlescent eye color, so the only way to really see them is when their jaws are open and you can see their black teeth."
dra "They're not all that strong, but they're very fast. Pearl Solandises are very good at outrunning their prey, or outswimming them if need be. They're truly outstanding creatures."

"A blush colored Draith's cheeks. He looked away and poked the dying flames with his stick if only for something to do."

dra "Sorry, I must be boring you. I can cease talking now."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    ro "That would be preferred. You have a tendency to ramble."
    dra "Right Sorry."
    "Draith smiled awkwardly before redirecting his attention back to the fire. Only a small flame sparked now, diminishing into embers."
    if avatar.corruption < 61:
        "There was something to Draith's movements that nagged at him, and despite himself, Rowan felt a little guilty for shutting him down."
    else:
        "There was something to Draith's movements that nagged at him, and despite his better judgement, Rowan sighed and turned toward the dark elf."
else:

    ro "You don't have to do that. I don't mind hearing about it."
    "Draith looked at him skeptically. He didn't look like he knew what to do with that information, choosing to wring his hands together instead."
    dra "It's alright. I know I can be a bit much sometimes."
    "He laughed awkwardly, but the tension in his body was clear."

ro "You're used to people telling you to be quiet."

"It wasn't a question. Rowan could see it in the dark elf's face; his presence was to be seen, not heard. At least, that must have been how it was in his former kingdom. Draith bit his lip."
"Rowan knew Draith's experience in the dark kingdom left much to be desired, but Draith rarely-- if ever-- spoke the details of his abuse. It was there in the way he talked about his interests as if he couldn't get the words out fast enough, the way he flinched when something minor went wrong."
"Rowan had seen the same reactions in his own soldiers after battle, the haunted look in their eyes and the way they would laugh as if that could erase the horrors they'd seen. The horrors they'd endured."
"Draith was the same way; his cheeky grin didn't match the sadness in his eyes."

if rowan_draith_sex:
    "But he smirked at Rowan anyway, dragging his gaze over the hero's body."

dra "They'd have to find ways to shut me up. Sometimes I was just so loud~"

if rowan_draith_sex:
    "The elf slid closer to Rowan. Draith tilted his head back to look up at him, his long eyelashes casting shadows over his pale cheeks."
else:

    "Draith hesitated, gauging Rowan's reaction. Unsure, he coiled a piece of white hair around his finger nervously."

dra "Do you want to shut me up, too?"

menu:
    "\"Shut up\" Draith effectively.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('draith', 5)
        "Rowan's gaze dropped to Draith's lips: soft, supple. He could feel the heat of Draith's body intoxicating him. Pulling him closer."
        if avatar.corruption > 30:
            dra "Well? I-- Mmph!"
            "Rowan gripped the back of his head and yanked him forward, lips mashing against his. Draith's words melted into a satisfied moan, his slender arms finding their way around Rowan's neck."
            "Rowan dug his tongue into the elf's mouth, pulling the whimpers from Draith's throat. His hands fell to the elf's waist, then his hips, his ass, and back around again."
            "He pulled away just as roughly, earning a dazed smile from the beastmaster."
            ro "You really don't know when to stop talking."
            dra "Heh. It's a gift."
        else:
            "Cupping Draith's face in his hands, Rowan leaned over and pressed an awkward kiss to the dark elf's lips."
            if rowan_draith_sex:
                "It shouldn't have been any different than kissing Alexia, and yet Rowan felt newly inexperienced as Draith submitted against him, searching for a lead."
            "Rowan eased into the dominant role, his hands gently gliding across the dark elf's slender waist and across his back, lower and lower until he was cupping the beastmaster's soft ass. Draith's arms tightened around his neck with a soft murmur of satisfaction."
            "They pulled away slightly, hot breath intermingling as Draith's fingers gripped Rowan's hair. They stared at each other for a moment, excitement rippling between them."
        "Their lips found each other again. The men stumbled toward their tent-- a canvas pitched together to provide the bare minimum of protection from tropical storms-- and collapsed into a pile of limbs and violent kisses."
        "A lantern burned low in the corner of the tent, casting stark shadows across the men's bodies. Draith was all too eager to slip out of his clothes, exposing every inch of that indulgent flesh that left Rowan's mind addled and his cock hard."
        "Fuck, there was something delicious about the curve of Draith's slender waist and the round flesh of his pert ass that drove Rowan crazy."
        "Draith knew it, too; he arched his body toward the larger man, precum dripping from the tip of his stiff cock. Rowan was tempted to lick the juices right off."
        "The hero removed his own clothes instead, peeling the leather and fabric off until they were discarded throughout the tent. Draith's cock twitched, his gaze dropping from Rowan's wide muscles and onto the erection poking out in his direction."
        "Rowan pressed the beastmaster against the ground and hiked Draith's legs up against his chest. The elf bit back a smirk as his legs were forced apart and his asshole exposed."
        dra "This isn't convincing me to be quiet, Rowan."
        if avatar.corruption > 30:
            ro "Then it's a good thing no one can hear you."
            "Draith opened his mouth to make another remark, but the words were lost as Rowan drove himself fully into his ass. A strangled cry of pain and pleasure echoed through the jungle."
        else:
            ro "I don't {i}want{/i} you to be quiet."
            "Rowan eased into the elf's ass, savoring Draith's soft, pleasured whimpers that carried through the tent."
            "The dark elf squirmed beneath him as Rowan gained momentum, finding his pace as Draith submitted underneath. The beastmaster met each of Rowan's thrusts, urging him further inside."
            dra "Harder-- mm! Harder!"
            "The hero cocked a brow but complied, his movements becoming more haggard and intense. A new wave of pleasure overcame him as Draith relished in response."
        "Rowan's cock dived in and out of the beastmaster. His hands wrapped around Draith's legs and held them tightly in place, digging into the elf's soft flesh as he admired the bounce of his pale cock with each violent thrust."
        "Precum dribbled from the tip, flying onto the elf's stomach every time Rowan pounded deeper into him. Draith tossed his head back, incoherent words slipping together until they came out as nothing but pleasured moans."
        "Draith's ass clenched. Rowan's breath grew heavy, and the sight of cum pouring from the elf's cock pushed him over the edge."
        "He slipped out of Draith's ass, barely giving himself enough time to blow his load across the elf's chest and belly. A low hum erupted from Draith's lips, utterly content."
        "Rowan took a moment to admire his work; Draith was covered, his body a strange canvas for their mixture of cum. The elf dragged a finger across the mess and pressed it between his lips, licking off the semen."
        "Rowan's body gave a slight shudder, and if he wasn't so tired from their expedition across the jungle, he would have been tempted to fuck him again."
        ro "We should rest; there's still a lot of ground to cover tomorrow. I want to be ready to capture the Khusti and go home."
        "Draith reached for a spare cloth and wiped at his chest."
        dra "Of course. I don't think I could stay awake any longer if I tried."
        $ rowan_draith_sex = True
    "Suggest you both go to bed.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "We should rest; there's still a lot of ground to cover tomorrow. I want to be ready to capture the Khusti and go home."
        if rowan_draith_sex:
            "Draith frowned, clearly disappointed with the direction Rowan had gone."
        else:
            "Draith frowned but moved away, the awkwardness of his behavior stretching in an uncomfortable silence between them."
        dra "Yes, I suppose so."

"The men finished cleaning up the campsite and climbed into their cots, worn out from their trek thus far. It didn't take very long for them to succumb to their exhaustion."

""

"Draith seemed more energetic after the night's rest, his excitement to see the Khusti's nest obvious as he searched out clues and tracks with enthusiasm. Rowan quietly wished he'd had this focus when they first arrived; then perhaps it wouldn't have taken three days to track down."

dra "Ah, Typhon Berries!"

"The beastmaster ran towards a tropical bush covered in vibrant violet berries. Rowan had never seen food of such an unnatural color, but then again, he didn't tend to go galavanting this deep in the jungle."
"Draith plucked one of the berries from the bush and squeezed it between his thumb and forefinger; bizarrely enough, a green juice oozed out from it. The elf's excitement increased tenfold."

ro "What's so special about the berries?"

dra "They're a staple of an early Khustistian diet; these berries contain the nutrients their young need to develop their armor properly. A nest must be closeby."

"Rowan struggled to keep up with Draith as the elf wandered through the jungle, always three steps ahead and constantly disappearing behind the thick leaves. It was a far cry from their earlier journey; perhaps Draith had lost interest in collecting the smaller creatures now that he was so close to his goal."
"Draith reached the nest first and held up a hand for Rowan to slow his steps and remain quiet. They peered through a break in the trees."

dra "An infant; isn't it beautiful?"

"Beautiful wasn't the word Rowan would use to describe the creature. The baby Khustistian had a small beak and large, oversized eyes that were halfway covered by patches of rough natural armor, and thick limbs that looked too big for its tiny body. It was perhaps one of the strangest creatures Rowan had ever seen."
"But Draith stared at the baby Khusti with all of the love and admiration of a parent overseeing their newborn. The elf glanced around, his expression falling at once with a soft gasp."
"A few feet away, a fallen tree had crushed the head of the mother, stopping her just short of protecting her baby. While the armor around the Khusti's face and body may be impenetrable, their exposed neck wasn't. "

ro "It must have happened before we got here; the tree looks like it was struck by lightning."

"Draith frowned at the burnt tree, then at the mother, and finally at the Khusti baby. They'd been lucky enough to avoid any rainstorms since they arrived, but it seemed they had been even luckier to avoid a real disaster."

dra "Well, this will have to do."

"Draith stepped over the overgrowth and approached the hissing baby. It snapped its beak at Draith, but the elf was undeterred, easily picking it up like a disgruntled toddler."

dra "Now, now, there's no reason to be so feisty. I'm not going to hurt you."

ro "Is a baby going to work? I thought we came here so you could experiment on an adult."

dra "It should be fine, we'll still take the mother back. It may even have worked out better with her dying; there's less risk when one of the subjects can't feel pain."

"The baby Khusti wriggled in his arms, its limbs frantically swiping the air as if it could escape on its own. The sight was almost cute."

dra "As for this little one, it won't be able to survive in the wild. I'll just need to raise it myself, won't I?"

"Draith smiled down at the feisty infant. It gave him the stink eye in return, and Rowan nearly laughed."

dra "We should take one of those berry plants back with us as well; we'll need plenty if we want the baby to grow up big and strong."

ro "I'll have someone get on that."

"There was no way they'd be able to haul all of this by themselves, so Rowan would have to send some orcs to bring the adult Khusti and the berry plants back."
"Draith seemed satisfied with the plan, and they both began their trek back to the portal, one ill-spirited baby in tow. Draith reassured him that the baby would relax and grow used to being handled by them once it had some time to adjust; Rowan hoped the elf was right."

return





label a_noble_fate:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan found himself in the throne room in the early dawn, just an hour before the sun would break out over the horizon. He rubbed the sleep from his eyes, the air miserably chilly compared to the warmth of his bed."

ro "You called, Jezera?"

"He didn't hide the annoyance in his tone; her voice had loudly woken him up through the sapphire necklace just minutes before, insisting that he was to make his way to the throne room immediately."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"Jezera smiled at him from atop her throne, well aware of the disturbance she caused him. Andras sat at her side, arms crossed and annoyed."

je "Yes; I've recently acquired a little treasure that I simply can't decide what to do with. Perhaps you'll be of some advice."

"A treasure? Rowan scowled. Couldn't this have waited until the morning?"
"He watched Jezera flick her wrist, and two orc guards dragged out her so-called treasure."
"It was a man-- a slave from the looks of it-- with broad muscles and dark hair that was bleached lighter by the sun. His hands were bound by iron shackles, and even with his strong figure, the orcs easily brought him down to his knees with a swift kick behind his calves."

je "Rowan, meet Dasius-- a runaway slave from Qerazel."

"Rowan took Dasius in, recognizing the bronze armor and symbols carved into it: one marking him as a slave, another signifying which house he belonged to. {i}He's a gladiator{/i}."

je "It appears the poor thing wants to disappear. I say we give him the opportunity, don't you?"
je "But how should we do it, hmm? So many options Personally, I like the idea of placing him in the brothel. He would make a most excellent little whore, don't you think?"

das "I am not some sex puppet for you to tote around!"

"Although the only outburst were his words, the orcs yanked on his chains, earning a small hiss of pain from the slave."

je "Not with that attitude."
je "Be careful, little slave. You do know who is deciding your fate, don't you?"

"Dasius turned to Rowan, recognition and dread crossing his features."

das "I was there at Deadman's Pass when he stormed it--"

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

"Andras slammed his fist against his chair's arm, drawing their attention."

an "The man is a {i}gladiator{/i}; he was born to fight!"
an "I say we let him fight {i}to the death{/i}."

show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

"Andras flashed a sharp, sadistic smile in Dasius's direction. The gladiator glared but didn't object."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Rowan shifted uncomfortably in his place."
    ro "Surely there is something more useful we can do with him. Add him to the army, perhaps?"
    an "Shove off, worm. You hand him a sword and strip his chains and hed probably try to slice your throat in your sleep. Gladiator or Bedwarmer. Youre not getting out of picking this time."
    je "Hes quite right, dear. One or the other."
    "Rowan sighed."

menu:
    "Make him a manwhore for the brothel.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_prisoners(1)
        $ change_favor('jezera', 1)
        "There was always a shortage of male whores among the brothel, and Dasius had the kind of physique that fit the role perfectly."
        if avatar.corruption > 30:
            "He would no doubt bring in plenty of money for Bloodmeen at the expense of a few thrusts."
        ro "I say we put him in the brothel."
        an "Tch.Boring."
        je "I knew you would see reason, Rowan. We'll have him prepared right away."
        "The demon flicked her wrist again, dismissing the orcs and their prisoner. Rowan didn't miss the harsh glare Dasius cast in his direction as he was dragged away."
        hide andras with dissolve
        "Andras got up and left, Jezera smirked down at Rowan, a knowing look in her eyes."
        je "Why don't you take the first swing at breaking him in? If you're into that sort of thing, of course."
        menu:
            "\"Teach\" Dasius how to be a whore.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan picked up on her meaning easily."
                ro "That's a great idea."
                scene black with fade
                "....."
                scene bg24 with fade
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                "Rowan found Dasius in the brothel a few hours later, his armor replaced with thin trousers and a leather mask around his eyes. His lips curled into a sneer as Rowan entered and gestured for the slave to follow him."
                "Dasius hesitated, but upon seeing the weapon strapped to Rowan's side, he followed until they came to a spare bedroom."
                das "I thought you were supposed to be a {i}hero{/i}."
                if avatar.corruption > 30:
                    ro "I would say ensuring you don't die is pretty heroic, don't you think? I even came all this way to make sure you got some training for your new job."
                    "Rowan licked his lips, admiring how little Dasius's pants hid his slight erection."
                    ro "On your knees. Now."
                else:
                    ro "I thought so, too. Things are more complicated than that, though"
                    "Rowan looked down at Dasius's pants, noticing his slight erection through the thin fabric."
                    ro "Have you ever blown a guy?"
                show cg1181 with fade
                pause 2
                show cg1182 with dissolve
                pause 2
                "Dasius didn't respond; he lowered onto his knees obediently, aware of where this was going. Rowan unbuckled his pants and pressed the tip of his cock to the gladiator's lips."
                "His behavior spoke for himself-- Dasius took Rowan's cock into his mouth and down his throat with ease, an expertise that spoke from experience."
                show cg1183 with dissolve
                pause 3
                "Rowan's fingers pressed into the back of Dasius's head as he fucked his mouth and throat, his thrusts growing more fervent the deeper Dasius's took him."
                "The gladiator seemed to be enjoying himself, closing his eyes as his tongue ran up and down Rowan's shaft."
                ro "Fuck, fuck--"
                show cg1184 with sshake
                show cg1184 with sshake
                show cg1185 with flash
                pause 2
                "His cock twitched, cum spurting down deep into the gladiator's throat. Dasius's swallowed it all, his tongue still tracing against Rowan's tip as they pulled away."
                "Rowan tucked himself back into his pants, a small smirk playing at the edge of his lips. Dasius just watched him, his expression unreadable."
                ro "Looks like you'll have no trouble fitting in here."
                "Rowan patted his shoulder once before making his way out of the brothel. Yes, this had been a good decision."
                $ avatar.corruption += 5
                return
            "Leave it to the twins.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "I'm sure you two have it handled."
                je "Hm. Suit yourself."
                ro "Is that all you needed?"
                je "Yes, yes, you're free to go."
                "Rowan nodded, eager to return to the comfort of his bed."
                return
    "Make him a gladiator.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_favor('andras', 1)
        "They could always use more soldiers, especially experienced ones. If he managed to survive Andras's show to the death, he could be incredibly valuable to their army."
        "He said as much to Andras and Jezera, earning a pout from the female while Andras grinned maliciously."
        an "{i}If{/i} he survives."
        "Rowan had a feeling Andras had no intention of letting the gladiator succeed, but at least he could try."
        scene black with fade
        "....."
        scene bg28 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "The turnout for Dasius's fight was larger than Rowan had ever expected; the arena's stands were filled with orcs and various other castle staff, their fists and feet pounding against the stone chairs and floor in a steady, dooming rhythm."
        ro "You'd think he advertised this fight to half the realm"
        "The arena itself was empty, although Rowan could hear snarling and growling from the other side behind a solid row of iron bars. Whatever Dasius was about to fight was either angry or hungry-- or both."
        "The gladiator and Rowan stood on the other side of the arena, staring at the empty space with a sense of foreboding."
        das "I didn't expect {i}you{/i} to visit me before the show."
        ro "I thought I'd see a fellow warrior off before battle."
        "Dasius narrowed his gaze, a thousand questions behind his dark eyes. Rowan couldn't tell if he was grateful for the long pause of silence that followed or guilty for the position he'd put the gladiator in."
        das "May I make a request?"
        ro "Of course."
        "Dasius's gaze fell to the sword by Rowan's hip."
        das "If I'm to die, I wish to die a noble death."
        menu:
            "Let him borrow the sword.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan unhooked the sword from his side and passed it into Dasius's hands. The gladiator's fingers curled tightly around the sheathed sword until his knuckles were white; this was his last chance, a final lifeline."
                "An announcement echoed throughout the arena: the fight was about to begin."
                ro "Good luck."
                "The seats were uncomfortable, but Rowan was more concerned about the gladiator as he stepped out into the arena. A large frog-like beast Rowan didn't recognize-- Draith must have either created this monstrosity or found it-- croaked and snarled through thick fangs before diving at Dasius."
                "Dasius managed to dodge and block one of the blows with his sword. A few orcs boo'd."
                "As the battle continued, Rowan realized the orcs were hoping for a quick round of bloodshed. Instead, they got an actual show and they were disappointed."
                "Harsh words and angry boo's nearly drowned out the announcer's voice as he tried to keep up with the battle. Rowan felt a surge of relief; he had rescued this man. If he were to die, at least it would be noble."
                "But the gladiator did not die. Dasius fought hard, and Rowan could tell that the man had years of training as he dodged and sliced at the beast with expert precision."
                "The frog-creature's corpse rolled over onto its back, its long purple tongue swollen and missing a piece that had been strewn out somewhere in the arena."
                "Dasius raised his arms up in triumph. The crowd boo'd. The slave didn't care; he was alive. At least for one more day. One did not live long in the gladiator pits, after all."
                "He clapped quietly before leaving the arena. Morale may be down, but Rowan's mood certainly wasn't."
                $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
                return
            "Fend for himself.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan shook his head; that was not the show Andras wanted to put on, and the orcs were eager for bloodshed. If Dasius was any kind of skilled gladiator, he would find a way to handle this by himself."
                ro "I can't."
                "Dasius's expression slipped and Rowan caught a hint of betrayal on his face. Of course he would see it this way; a hero leaving him up to his own devices, refusing to help the very people he had sworn to protect."
                "But this was Dasius's fight, not Rowan's."
                "Rowan clapped his hand against Dasius's shoulder. The gladiator tensed and swallowed hard, a new panic in his eyes as he looked back out over the arena."
                ro "Good luck out there."
                "Dasius didn't respond. He stood there, still and shocked, while Rowan left to find his seat."
                "The excitement was contagious; Rowan felt himself getting hyped up in the orc's audience, almost as eager for the bloodshed as they were."
                "The announcer yelled over the arena for the fight to begin. The crowd cried out in response."
                "The gates opened. Dasius stumbled out, empty-handed and barely armored. He stared ahead and raised his chin in an attempt to look intimidating, but Rowan could see the weak bend of his legs and the tight fists clenched at his sides."
                "The gladiator was terrified."
                "On the other side, a large frog-like beast Rowan didn't recognize croaked and snarled through thick fangs before diving at Dasius."
                if castle.buildings["pit"].lvl >= 1:
                    "Draith must have either found this creature or created it."
                "The frog spit something at Dasius's arm. The gladiator screamed."
                "The gladiator fell easily, one limb burned off from a strange purple acid emitting from the frog. The rest of the match went quick; without a weapon, Dasius was defenceless."
                "The orcs didn't care, though. They cheered and whooped with each splash of gore and acid in the arena, many even jumping up to their feet as they took in the bloodshed."
                "The announcer mocked Dasius, his voice echoing throughout the chamber until the gladiator's dying breath."
                "The whole affair was humiliating. Rowan stared down at Dasius's corpse-- rather, what was left of it. The gladiator hadn't stood a chance."
                "Excited chaos erupted throughout the arena as the announcer declared the beast the winner, and the audience craned their necks and pushed past each other to get a good view of the frog consuming the gladiator's remains."
                "Rowan grimaced; he felt bad leaving Dasius without a weapon, especially after seeing how poorly it had gone, but what's done was done. At least the soldiers were happier, and that would be just as useful as an extra hand on deck."
                $ change_morale(3)
                return





label showing_driders_whos_on_top:

scene bg25 with fade

"There was always an unpleasant smell to the beast pits, not from lack of care, but from the animals themselves. It was lucky for Rowan that he had come across plenty of miserable scents in his lifetime, or he might have felt inclined to pinch his nose to block it out."
"How Draith could stand it, Rowan never knew."
"He found the dark elf in a heated discussion with a pair of orcs near the drider cages, his face pinched in irritation. The orcs stalked off, leaving an annoyed Draith behind."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "What was that about?"

dra "Yes?!"

"Draith jumped, eyes wide and alarmed, until he saw who it was behind him. He pressed a hand to his heart."

dra "Oh, you can't scare me like that! My nerves are shot as it is."

ro "What's going on?"

dra "One of our driders has been a little feisty out on the fields. Neswin--"

"Draith gestured toward one of the cages where a female drider rested, her large body rising and falling with heavy sleep."

dra "--has been bullying the orcs when they go out to fight. She's usually pretty obedient, but she's been relentless out on the fields, constantly picking fights with the orcs."

ro "Has she been hurt?"

"Draith laughed, shaking his head."

dra "They {i}wish{/i} they could lay a hand on her. Oh, it was quite the bloodbath, I hear"
dra "But she's developed a bit of an attitude, and now the other driders are picking it up, too."

"Another one of the driders in a nearby caged perked up, as if he knew he was being spoken about. Draith gave him a warning glance before turning back to Neswin."

dra "Something needs to be done. The orcs are furious, but what do I do? What do I do?"

"Draith pressed his hands over the lover half of his face, repeating the nervous mantra to himself."

ro "You could always punish her. If she's killing off soldiers, that's enough reason to teach her a lesson."

"Draith looked torn, as if the idea of holding her properly accountable physically hurt him."

dra "I don't want to punish her; it's not her fault she's like this. "

ro "It's not?"

dra "No. It's her first breeding season, after all; she can't help it. She wants a strong male, but none of our driders fit the role. Female driders can be immensely competitive, actually."
dra "Once they reach about two years old, they begin a long search for a partner, and the longer they go without finding one, they become insatiable. It's actually..."

"Rowan tuned out a little at Draith's eager explanation on the inner workings of the female driders' sex drives. The male drider in the cage perked up, almost appearing offended by Draith's claims, but the dark elf ignored him."

dra "--but since no one here fits, she's been looking for substitutes. Unfortunately she picked the orcs, but none of them have been able to live up to the task."

"Rowan nodded to himself and peered between the cages of driders. Violent, nasty beasts they were, but they had an alluring quality to them as well. They couldn't resist their base urges, no matter the problems it caused for others."

ro "But if we don't do something, the orcs aren't going to want to go out at all with them. They might even hurt or kill the Driders while they're out before the beasts attack first."

dra "Ugh, Rowan, I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. Believe me, I know."

"Draith stared at Neswin with a troubled look on his face. Rowan felt for him; punishment of the beasts for misbehavior was one thing, but it was another entirely when the beast was following a natural instinct."

dra "I don't know what to do. She's so good otherwise, but when she's with the orcs, she's practically uncontrollable."

ro "Well, it may not be that she's uncontrollable, but that the orcs don't know how to handle her."

"The dark elf shot a glare in the direction the orcs had left."

dra "You could say that again. I could have fed them to the driders for dinner! They didn't show any care when they brought her back here-- the poor girl was practically dragged into the pits! "

ro "I don't think they're used to having a beast overpower them. The orcs are used to using their physical prowess in fights; they don't know how to peacefully handle a creature that is stronger than them. They just want to fight it more and show their superiority."

"Draith's nose wrinkled in distaste but he nodded, understanding."

dra "They've made that abundantly clear."

ro "Neswin doesn't seem all that powerful-- she isn't bigger than most of the other driders-- so we just need to approach this differently."

dra "Well, don't keep it to yourself. What did you have in mind?"


"Rowan rubbed his chin in thought. Then--"
ro "Bring her to the arena. Make sure she's still a little tired; we don't want her putting up a full fight."
"Draith raised an eyebrow but didn't object. Rowan was glad the beastmaster trusted him; it definitely made his job easier."
"Now he just hoped his plan would work."

scene bg28 with fade


".."
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan met Draith back in the arena, a tired Neswin beside him. She fidgeted, slowly growing more alert as Rowan stepped in. Draith held his whip tightly in case she lost control."
"Two armoured orcs flanked either side of Rowan, chains and shackles held in their arms. They eyed the drider like a challenge, their sharp teeth protruding with their smiles."
dra "So, not that I'm one to doubt you or anything, Rowan, but what is your plan exactly?"
ro "We're going to make sure she doesn't bother the orcs anymore. Would you mind providing a distraction?"
dra "I suppose."
dra "Neswin! Over here, girl. That's it, come forward."
"Neswin followed Draith through the arena slowly, her speed picking up as she grew more awake. Rowan watched her, waiting for a perfect opening."
ro "Now."
"The orcs descended upon the beast, clamping on their shackles around her legs and wrists before yanking the chains to pull her away."
"Neswin gave out a startled yell, suddenly alert. She snarled and attempted to attack the orcs, but the chains trapped her to the ground."
"The orcs waited as Neswin thrashed about, failing to free herself from the shackles. She paced the short length the chains allowed, eyeing the group of men with malice."
"But after a few tense minutes, to Rowan's surprise, Neswin sat down. She continued to eye the men, but she didn't bite or fight for her freedom. She seemed to be waiting."
"Rowan turned to Draith, proud of his work."
ro "I would say she's submissive now, wouldn't you?"
dra "Hm, not quite. She still needs to breed with someone or else it'll be the same situation all over again."
menu:
    "Let the orcs fuck her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Would it be so bad for the orcs to have a go at her, then?"
        "Draith considered the idea, slowly nodding in agreement."
        dra "Yes, I think that could work. Really, it has to; it's our only option. Until we find a proper drider for her, she'll just keep acting up unless she's properly satisfied."
        "The orcs grinned, having overheard the suggestion."
        ro "Have at it, boys."
        "They wasted no time, quick to slip out of their pants and press themselves on either side of the trapped drider. Her hisses turned to moans as they thrust inside."
        dra "Hm. Yes, perhaps this could work after all! Thank you, Rowan."
        ro "No trouble. Come see me if you need anything else."
        dra "Of course."
    "Fuck her yourself.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Let me handle it. I'll make sure she learns her place."
        show cg1186 with dissolve
        pause 3
        "Draith watched with interest as Rowan stepped toward the beast and unbuckled his pants. Neswin regarded him curiously, her initial anger subsiding as she took in the length of his cock."
        "Rowan settled behind her. Neswin started as he placed his hands on her waist and shoved her down, hiking the opening of her pussy up toward him. It wasn't hard to do considering her bulbous rear made the opening easy to find."
        ro "You've caused a lot of trouble, you know? "
        "She whipped her head back and hissed, but the sound changed into a whimper as Rowan thrust inside of her with the entirety of his length. Fuck, she was so {i}open{/i}. His fingers dug deeper into her sides."
        "Neswin squirmed, at first trying to pull away, but then pushing Rowan's cock deeper. Neswin jerked her body back and forth in an attempt to ride him, to overpower him, but Rowan held her still."
        ro "Easy there."
        "As Rowan picked up the pace, she slowly fell into submission. Her body jerked with each thrust. Rowan felt his own pleasure build as he felt her wet folds welcome him, her desire obvious."
        "The orcs cheered him on from the sidelines, and even Draith watched Rowan's movements with fascination. There was a small thrill in succeeding where they had failed, especially when he felt just how much the drider wanted his cock driven inside of her."
        show cg1187 with sshake
        show cg1187 with sshake
        show cg1188 with flash
        pause 2
        "Neswin let out a small cry as her body spasmed with her climax, her legs trembling before they collapsed onto the ground. Rowan finished inside her, shooting his seed deep into her drider cunt."
        "Rowan strode across the arena back to Draith, tucking himself back in his clothes."
        ro "Let me know if there are any more problems with her. I'll take care of it."
        dra "Mm, I'm sure you will. I'll keep that in mind."
        "With a satisfied grin, Draith ordered the orcs to take Neswin back to the pits. Rowan left them behind, his mind already drifting to the mountain of paperwork he still had to complete."

scene black with fade

"....."

scene bg25 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve


"Rowan visited the pits once more a few days later. Draith sat in his office but perked up with Rowan's entrance."
ro "Hey. I was just coming to see how everything worked out with Neswin."
dra "Oh, she's getting along just {i}fine{/i}. It's become a sort of game between her and the orcs, really."
ro "A game?"
dra "Yes! The orcs will set traps for her while out on duty, then subdue and fuck her. I was a little worried at first, but she seems to be enjoying the game immensely, even purposefully falling into the traps."
"That was the {i}last{/i} thing Rowan had expected to hear, but it was better than the news that Neswin had slaughtered a whole new branch of orcs. "
ro "Oh. Huh. Well, I'm glad to see it all worked out."
dra "Indeed. Now to stop Neswin from influencing the other driders to fall in traps on purpose as well"
"Draith mused a little more to himself before jumping back into his paperwork."
return













label an_iconic_display:

scene bg24 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan lounged on the cushions in Shayas private room in the brothel. She sat across the small table from him, daintily bringing olives to her mouth beneath the veil. His bowl of olives sat untouched. The unfamiliar, Imperial fruit was a stranger to his tongue."

if shayaClueScore < 7:
    "In truth, he was simply enjoying the company, after yet another hard week in the field. Shaya was a patient listener and always engaged herself in relevant topics."
else:
    "Hed considered going with the purpose of information collection, but this visit had proved fruitless in that regard. Hed decided to settle on the simple joy of conversation."

if week > 61:
    sha "I had thought of taking a trip back to Qerazel soon. The big city was always a home to me. The castle is lovely, for its unfortunate location at least, but rather austere."
    sha "Though, I suspect youve visited a major city more recently than I have. Ive never been to Rastedel. Tales speak of its industry."
    "Rowan frowned."
    ro "I dont know what youre talking about."
    sha "Come now. Its my job to know things. Your secret is safe with me. Always."

elif week < 61 and orciad_state == 2:
    sha "So many orcs visiting the castle of late. Their dignitaries are giving my boys and girls a hard time indeed. A humans orifices are not designed for taking so many large...organs in succession."
    sha "Whatever happened must have been a success."
    if delane_status == "free":
        sha "Although...Ive heard tell of an incident at the orc camp. An escaped prisoner. Orcs like to talk, you see."
        sha "You ought to have kept a closer eye on her. Surely, by now, you see the value of a hostage."
        "Rowan huffed and threw an olive into her cleavage. His hostess giggled."
    else:
        sha "Youve proven yourself quite the diplomat, Rowan. Id claim I was impressed...but when it comes to you my eyes are clear. I had no doubts of your success."

elif week < 61 and helayna_escaped == True:
    sha "The castle is all abuzz still about that escaped knight. One sweet, and financially well-endowed, frequent customer was suggesting she had dug a tunnel beneath the walls. Another friend of mine was wondering if shed convinced a cubi to hoist her over the walls."
    if rowanBlameAlexia:
        sha "But, of course, you and I know the truth. One must suppose your subsequent actions explain why youre down here spending time with a humble servant such as myself."
        "Rowans expression remained stone-like."
    else:
        sha "Id ask you more, but Im sure her absence has you distraught. You were close, yes?"
        ro "You could say that."
else:

    sha "Ive heard much about the fall of your little castle. So much fighting and bloodshed. I can never stand such things. That is why the fighting is best left to...strapping...young men."
    ro "Im not so young."
    sha "Perhaps. But, you make up for it in the strapping realm."

"After some further relaxation, Rowan stood to leave. Involuntarily, he broke into a stretch. His muscles had grown stiff from the time spent in uncharacteristic relaxation."

ro "I think that should be all for the day. If Im down here too long, people might start to wonder about my absence."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"But, as Shaya accompanied him to the front hall, something struck his eye down the side corridor. He turned to inspect it."

sha "Sir Rowan?"

scene cg1066 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg1066
show shaya neutral behind cg1066
pause 3

"What he found was a display of what seemed like an art piece. If one could call a human being an art piece, that is."
"It was a naked woman standing in perfect posture in the center of the hall. Her arms were folded behind her back and her stance kept her legs spread wide. But, it was impossible to see her face."
"A large ornate mask in the shape of a womans face covered her head. It was hewn from a shining material that was perhaps gold. Writing in Imperial script lined the head, along with an artistic molding in the shape of a halo."
"Rowan approached the woman close and studied her. There were small air holes at the top of the mask, but otherwise it was totally closed."

sha "Curious? One imagines this is a custom youre unfamiliar with."

"The Brothel Madam appeared at his side. Her arms wrapped daintily around his chest."

sha "In Qerazel, among the elite of courtesans, the training regiment must be equally elite. And the punishments for failure are severe. This was a training method shown to me by my former Madam. Called, The {i}Epipala{/i}."

"She ran a hand along the cheek of the mask, as if caressing another human being."

sha "The Priestesses of Solansia in Qerazel hew great works of art to The Ladys honor from gold. They are called {i}Ikons{/i}. It is said they are blessed by the power of the goddess themselves. They are her pride and majesty."
sha "I was never a religious girl, but gold has a power on its own."
sha "But, a courtesan is a servant of her duty. Confidence is vital, but pride is a sin."

"Her hand drifted lower, to the collarbone of the girl. The moment she touched skin, the girl shivered. But, just as quickly returned to statue-esque posture."

sha "This girl attempted to solicit customers after I had forbade it. She believed herself too good for a lengthy training period. And she spoke back to her madam when I scolded her."
sha "The {i}Ikon{/i} Mask blocks her words, her ears, her eyes. She must remain in place, unspeaking, unmoving, regardless of what the customers do to her. In that time, she is to be art. A week with no name will serve her well."

"Shaya drew herself from Rowan and circled the girl. She traced the tip of her fingernail around the girls hips. It left a slight indentation in its wake for a moment after."

menu:
    "Sounds kinky.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Encouraged by Shayas handsy approach, Rowan couldnt resist placing a hand on the girls thighs."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "Sounds kinky. Shes basically on display this way. I suppose...I could see how some people could be into having a girl this way."
        else:
            ro "Sounds kinky. Youve got this slut out here as basically a decoration. Tempting people to touch her exposed bodyvery kinky indeed."
            "He gave an evil grin and brushed his hand further up the girls thigh."
        ro "Probably a nice attraction for a brothel too. A nice warm up for the rest of the business. How do I know you didnt make up the whole punishment story just to make the display sound kinkier."
        "Shaya circled back around, placing her hand atop Rowans."
        sha "If it soothes you, there is nothing stopping it from being both a spectacle and a punishment. Shame and humiliation is a powerful motivation, but also a source of profit. Why not make use of the tools you have?"
    "Sounds Like a grueling ordeal.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan eyed Shaya skeptically."
        ro "A week standing at attention as a glorified sex toy? Sounds like a taxing punishment for a single instance of back talk."
        sha "I take no joy in it. But, the purpose of a punishment is to modify behaviour. She will learn from it."
        "Shayas eyes still trailed the still courtesan. Rowans glance faded from them down to the veil over her face, and the absent expression that was surely beneath it."
        ro "..."
        ro "When you were studying how to be a Courtesan in Qerazel, I have to imagine that you were subjected to the same kinds of punishments."
        "Shaya sighed inwardly."
        sha "On many occasions. There was a time I was...haughty. My Madam broke me of that a long time ago."
        "She flashed him a seductive glance and pulled closer to him."
        sha "Or were you asking for the purpose of roleplay? I do have another mask should you wish..."
        ro "No no, I just meant that it sounded like a grueling ordeal."
        "She sighed and pulled back from him."
        sha "It was. But, I understand why it was necessary. That is sufficient."

scene cg1067 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg1067
show shaya neutral behind cg1067
pause 3

"Rowans eyes wandered over the girls body. She was pretty. Shapely smooth breasts, toned arms and legs, skin of a dark cream."

menu:
    "Indulge.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan openly stared, mouth parting slightly. Shaya was there to witness him. But, what would she care?"
    "Shy away.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan tried to pull his eyes away from her. He was not alone in the room. She was not the sort to judge, but it still felt wrong."

sha "Its quite alright for you to partake. This place, and all of its pleasures, are spread open for you."

"Her voice turned to a hoarse whisper."

sha "You may do whatever you wish to her."
sha "I would draw the curtains for you. Let you loose your desires in private. Not even the girl would know."
sha "Perhaps youd even like to engage in more...unconventional pleasures. Theres a chest full of clamps by the wall for that very purpose. All forms of indulgence are welcome here."

"Rowan clenched his fist."

menu:
    "Use the clamps.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ clampedWhore = True
        "Without a further word, he trailed over to the aforementioned chest. It was no surprise that it was gold lined with a velvet interior. The clamps inside were equally a work of excess. They were shaped like river crocodiles and hewn from bronze."
        "Rowan held one up. Then, he smiled darkly."
        sha "It seems youve decided."
        ro "It seems I have."
        "He grabbed an armful of the clamps from the chest and returned to his unaware victim. There was no creation to his approach."
        "Even with senses dulled by the mask, she was aware of his presence from the touches. But she was disciplined enough already to keep as still as a statue."
        "He was going to have to change that."
        "To test their strength, he placed one of the clamps on his finger. At once, he pulled it off with a wince. These things stung."
        ro "Youre sure it wont leave a mark?"
        sha "We have tested them. Extensively."
        ro "Hmm."
        scene cg1068 with fade
        pause 2
        show cg1069 with dissolve
        pause 2
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg1069
        show shaya neutral behind cg1069
        "Without a further word, he went up to the girls breast and clamped her nipple. For a split second, he detected movement. As if she had bounced on her heels. But, on second glance she was holding with perfect discpline."
        "Still, if there remained any doubt she was aware what was happening"
        show cg1070 with dissolve
        pause 2
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg1070
        show shaya neutral behind cg1070
        "Rowan placed a second clamp to her other nipple to match the first. It would have been wrong to take the symmetry from a piece of art like this. Still, this one had even less of an effect. She didnt even flinch. Evidently, it would be be harder when surprise isnt a factor."
        "So, Rowan kept on adding clamp after clamp. Each must have become a hotspot of pain, radiating out. Certainly they were digging into her breasts with enough of a bite that the skin was pulled. But, sure enough, she held firm."
        sha "If I may be so bold as to make a suggestion. There are other places for you to clamp."
        "Rowan turned back to Shaya."
        ro "Bold as to suggest. You really want me to torture this girls crotch, huh?"
        sha "...My want is irrelevant here."
        "The statement gave him an idea. He took two clamps and tossed them to the madam."
        ro "Im not doing this for your amusement, you know? How about you put these on your nipples too. A reminder not to overstep."
        sha "mfff."
        "In the same gesture that she caught the clamps, the first was already placed on her body. It dug into the soft fabric of her top. Soon, its twin would find a similar spot."
        sha "If this will please you."
        "Rowan turned back to his primary target. Shayas prior suggestion still stuck with him. It may have been vengeful, but that didnt mean it wasnt cruelly effective in its own way."
        "He started slow. One clamp on each lip of her labia. At once, the effect was visible. A slight twitch. A crack in her armor. Rowan smirked. He was going to break through. He just needed one more step."
        "So, he leaned down, final clamp in hand. He had to prod her sex to find its destination. The nub of her clit was but a bump in his hands...but it was more then solid enough to serve as a handle. A moment later, the final clamp bit into her clit."
        "The reaction was instantaneous. A shiver that ran up her leg. This time, there was a fit of squirming before she regained her pose. Regardless of her duty, this was clearly no easy task for her."
        "Rowan returned to Shayas side to admire his handiwork. There was a strange beauty to it. The glimmer of gold and bronze. The unchanging face of the goddess looking back at him. He sighed softly."
        sha "May I remove the clamps now, Rowan? I believe youve made your point."
        ro "I suppose."
        "His attention was trained solely on the girl. The clamps on her breasts had been in place for a few minutes now. More than enough time for the cumulative strain to go from painful to excruciating. Every moment tortured by the clamps would grow more intense."
        "It was showing in the girls posture. What had been a few breaks had turned into the occasional squirm. That, in turn, had descended to full on wiggling."
        "He leaned in closer. Any moment now."
        "Then, it came. A soft scream, muffled by metal. The limits of the girls endurance. She fell down to one knee, chest rising and falling. It made a funny sight. The bronze of the clamps seemed to dance in the air to the movement of her body."
        "It was only then he had mercy. With Shayas help he removed the clamps one by one. This proved a final torture for the poor girl. Each time a clamp was removed, her arm shook. The sudden absence of the pain could be more intense then the initial bite."
        "It was only when the final piercing was removed, the clit clamp, that the girl finally rose to her feet."
        "Shaya shot him a knowing glance."
        sha "I had not known you to be a sadist of this calibre. Perhaps in the future, I can plan in advance something to scratch that itch."
    "Jerk off on her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan stared at the naked form of the courtesan with a dry mouth. Naked, wearing the mask, there was a strange serenity to her. She was more like a marble sculpture then a person. Too perfect to be real."
        "His hands quietly fumbled with his belts. Shaya watched with a cats curiosity."
        "She was too perfect. He had to spoil her."
        scene cg1071 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral behind cg1071
        show shaya neutral behind cg1071
        pause 3
        "There was a clattering as his trousers landed on the floor of the brothel. Rowan drew closer, so close that his erect mass nearly touched the girl."
        "Then, his hands joined in the action. They pumped back and forth in a pattern familiar to him since adolescent, stroking the surface of his cock."
        "As he did, his hand nearly brushed over her skin. As the friction grew, he started to groan. It wasnt a long and slow effort. He was working himself as fast as he could, for one purpose. To defile her."
        "Of course, the subject of his glance didnt move. Had it not been for the earlier touch, she may not have even realized she was not alone. Still, she held pose, with the tiny movement of her chest even showing she was alive."
        "He blinked softly. What had Shaya told him before? That she had been made to endure this for being haughty? In his mind, he imagined her as an ice queen. Someone so rigid that she deserved this treatment."
        "Shaya circled closer, brushing a hand over Rowans back. It brought a shiver down his spine. He felt the brush of her veil along the tip of his ear."
        sha "My assistance might prove valuable here, Rowan. You need only give permission."
        "The intent could not be more obvious."
        menu:
            "Let Shaya assist.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Shayas slender arm gradually wrapped itself around his waist. She took her time to allow him plenty of opportunity to stop her. But, Rowan didnt stop her. Instead, a soft sigh escaped his lips the moment her hand wrapped itself around his cock."
                "Slowly, his hands drifted down to the side. Instead, Shayas delicate fingers took up the work stroking him off. The shape of her hands and the pace she set were practiced. Tight enough a grip to feel almost as if he were engaging in penetration, but loose enough to be comfortable."
                "He sighed and leaned back into her. The tips of her nipples gave a tantalizing brush against his back."
                "Yet, his eyes never left their true focus. The creamy skin of the woman in front of him. As the pressure mounted and his eyes fluttered, the thought of despoiling her was what consumed him."
                "It made it inevitable that he wouldnt last long. His cock twitched. Shaya aimed it square at the girls belly."
            "Finish without her.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "She slid a slender arm around his waist. But, before her hand could reach his cock, he brushed it away. Wordlessly, she drew back to a less obtrusive distance."
                "This was a task he wanted to finish at his own pace."
                "He focused with his full attention on the girl. Her perfect posture and creamy skin begged for despoilment. The mask of the goddess stared back at him. Holy and unfeeling. In a sense, it was almost like cumming on Solansia herself."
                "His pace picked up to frantic stroking. He was rushing towards his inevitable climax at his fastest possible speed. His eyes slammed shut."

        show cg1071 with sshake
        show cg1071 with sshake
        show cg1072 with flash
        pause 3
        "Then, in a flash of white, he let loose."
        "In his wake, he left the girl stained by his cum. A streak of white ran from the underside of her breast all the way down to her hips. Smaller globs were splattered in a rough pattern around the line."
        "He staggered back panting. The orgasm felt good, of course. But, it was for this sight that it had all been worth it."
        "Shaya took to his side and looked on with equal fascination."
        sha "A fine painting job, sir. I couldnt have done a better job myself."
        ro "At least not without the right tools."
        "She giggled softly into her veil."
    "Decline politely.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "A beat passed. Rowan could picture the feel of her nipple between her fingers. The splatted of his seed over her belly."
        ro "...No..."
        "He pulled his glance away from the girl and her plight. This was a temptation that would not snatch him."
        "Shaya pulled to the side and stoically bowed."
        sha "Of course, Sir Rowan. I apologize for overstepping in suggesting something so inappropriate."
        "He shook his head slightly."
        ro "No. No. Its your job. Youre alright..."

scene cg1066 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg1066
show shaya neutral behind cg1066
pause 3

"Rowan went silent for a time, contemplating the faceless figure before him. Hed almost missed it before, but there was something about her"

ro "This girl. Whats her name?"

sha "Sweet Rowan. It would defeat the purpose of the punishment to reattach a label to her. For now, she is just a girl."

ro "...Does she frequently work the attendant desk, though?"

"There was a twinkle in Shayas eyes, but the veil hid if it spread to the rest of her face."

sha "I will simply say that she is not authorized to interact with a client, absent my permission. No matter how much she professes her beauty is wasted."

"She shook her head slightly."

sha "Beauty is wasted on the beautiful. This is where pride ought to lead."

menu:
    "Agree.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "With how strong your hold on the girls here are, she must have expected it wouldnt go well. Compared to dealing with a succubus, a bratty attendant is nothing."
        sha "I cannot speak for the girl. But, she cannot speak for herself presently, either."
    "Flirt.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Perhaps, Rowan might have taken those words seriously if theyd come from someone else. He gave Shaya a nudge in the side and shot her a bemused look."
        ro "Dont give me that. With looks like yours, you were probably a menace in your youth too. Maybe Jezera will tell me some time."
        "Shaya chuckled softly."
        sha "...Perhaps."

"Rowan turned to finally leave, when one final idea came to him."

if liaAttitude == "flirt":
    "He turned back to the girl and gave her a sudden and intense smack on the rear. She jumped slightly before returning to her prior position."
    "It gave Rowan a soft grin."
else:

    "Rowan drew a coin from his belt and snuck it into the girls hand. When she realized what it was, her grip tightened around it."
    ro "{i}Heres something for your trouble.{/i}"

return





label succumbing_to_shaya:

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"There was always a strange calm in the library. The rest of the castle could often be a storm of trouble, but it seemed like nothing could truly break its silent serenity. Perhaps that peculiar quality helped to explain how it survived all the sacks of the castle."
"Thus, when something did disturb the normal energy of the library, he was able to tell immediately. It was a scent. Beautiful and calming, like a field fresh of flowers. Rowan returned a book to the shelf and followed where his nose took him."
"The place it led was the front desk, where someone he had become well acquainted with was signing out an armful of books."

show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve

"He only got a chance to watch her for a few fleeting moments before she noticed his presence."

sha "It appears I have a voyeur. You dont have to gawk, Rowan."

menu:
    "Respond confidently.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Youre not complaining about a little staring, are you?"
        sha "Noting, not complaining. One gets used to being seen."
    "Respond in surprise.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        "He blinked twice. When dealing with Shaya, he frequently had to mentally ready himself lest he be tripped up in her flirtations. But, seeing her in an unexpected place left him flat footed."
        ro "Uh hmmm..."
        sha "Tongue-tied? A form of flattery, to a woman of my profession. And here I had come to believe that you had found a way to keep your wits about me."

"Beneath her veil, a hint of a smile could almost be divined. The longer Rowan spent with her, the more second nature reading her veiled expressions became."

sha "It is good fortune that we happened to cross each other's paths today. You've been in my thoughts, Rowan."

ro "Have I?"

show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

sha "I had an inkling of perhaps inviting you back for another special session. This time, no party. Just you and me."
sha "If I wasn't too disappointed in our prior engagements, that is. "

show bg12 with smallshake
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Before he could respond to what she said, there was an interruption. A loud clattering noise like books toppling from the shelf. His ears perked up."
"Was someone else here?"

ro "Hrmm."
sha "Ah, I appear to have lost your interest"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "No no. Of course not."

sha "Then it is settled. You simply must come back down soon. I've been preparing a surprise for you! Something that will make our session from the party look meek by comparison. Something you wont ever forget."
sha "Can you be there tomorrow?"

ro "Tomorrow. So soon?"

sha "What can I say? You have caught me at the height of my anticipation. If one is putting in great effort to ensure every detail is perfect, is it so wrong to be eager?"

menu:
    "A polite response.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaResponse = "polite"
        if avatar.corruption < 61:
            "Rowan gave her a warm smile."
        else:

            "Rowan gave her a low smirk."
        ro "Well if youre so excited by it, then who am I to disappoint you? Ill be down to see you tomorrow."
    "An eager response.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaResponse = "eager"
        ro "More impressive than that dance at the party?"
        sha "Far more."
        "He chuckled softly."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "Well I suppose I cant complain about that. You do like your promises."
            ro "You can count on my presence."
        else:

            ro "Ill hold you to that, Shaya. That sky dance was something else entirely. You must have something good cooked up."
            ro "Tomorrow, you said?"
            "Shaya nodded softly."
            sha "You can most certainly expect me."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"The brothel madam drew closer and placed her lips to his cheek. The soft sensation was blunted only by the layer of fabric perpetually in the way."

sha "Truly then, it was my fortune that we ran into each other."
sha "I will see you tomorrow, Sir Rowan. But, even that short a wait will leave me in anxious anticipation. Please dont be late."

"With a final, soft smile she departed, cradling a pair of books under her arm. Rowan sighed. As she left, the smell of flowers from her perfume drew fainter and fainter. As if a fading memory of her presence in this section of the castle."

hide shaya with moveoutright
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve


if nasimAvailable == True:
    "But, once he was sure she was gone, his eyebrows narrowed. He turned to march towards the segment of the library where hed heard the clattering of books."
    show nasim angry at midright with dissolve
    "And there, he found the source of the noise. Sprawled out on the ground, with a small pile of books that had fallen from the shelf...was Nasim."
    ro "Its unlike you to hide like this, Nasim."
    "With a shaky start, Nasim worked his way back on two legs. The man tensed for a moment, then took off his hood, and regarded Rowan with a carefully crafted, indifferent look."
    show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
    nas "To the contrary, Lord Blackwell. Ive long since learned intellectual prowess is in low supply in Castle Bloodmeen, and every random passerby seems to have a list of lifelong issues only you can fix."
    nas "Its simply better to keep your distance, more often than not."
    ro "Ah yes, because you of all people would find it difficult to tell them to sod off."
    nas "And in the eyes of some people that would make me the asshole, as if bothering others with personal problems was a virtue we should all share."
    "Insults and misdirections. Nasims chatter was amusing at the best of days, and infuriating at any other. Normally he would be inclined to indulge it. But right now What attracted his attention was the topic Nasim seemed desperate to avoid."
    ro "You were trying to hide from Shaya in particular, werent you? Why? Arent you both from Qerazel? Id think youd get along better with your countrymen than that?"
    nas "You assume were from the same place because we have the same skin color? How offensive Not to mention, naive to think national identities mean much here in Bloodmeen."
    ro "Youre stalling, Nasim."
    "Nasims lips formed a thin line, and his eyes darted to the exit. It made his blood boil. Why was the man always so damn difficult to deal with?"
    $ shayaNasResponse = ""

    menu:
        "Appeal to his best interest." if nasimAttitude > -1:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ shayaNasResponse = "best interest"
            ro "Be honest with me. Why the hesitation?"
            nas "Is it really that difficult to believe I simply wish to avoid even the risk of antagonizing an avowed spy Mistress?"
            ro "Perhaps not. But whatever you say stays between us. I have nothing to gain by selling you out."
            nas " And I have much to lose by antagonizing {i}you{/i}."
            ro "I didnt want to say it out loud. But yes. Exactly that."
            nas "Charming. Very well, I will indulge you. But youll be disappointed to learn I know little."
            jump shayaQuestioningNasim

        "Pressure him into compliance." if nasimAttitude < 0:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ shayaNasResponse = "pressure"
            ro "Are you afraid of her, Nasim? "
            nas "I lived long enough to understand the risks of antagonizing an avowed spy Mistress. A wise man knows when to stick to the shadows."
            ro "Well put. But there are no shadows for you to hide now."
            "He grabbed Nasim by the edge of his robe and shoved him into the bookshelf. A single rune flared up - but Nasim made a swift motion with his hand, and it went out as quickly as it appeared."
            ro "Wise choice. Now listen well - you want to stay out of Shayas sight? Fine. But you dont have that luxury with me. I can make your life very difficult, Nasim."
            ro "So start talking."
            " For a moment, only the quiet wobbling of the shoved books could be heard. Rowan had to commend the wizard on keeping his cool - that icy glare would make even Cliohna jealous."
            nas " Fine. But youll be disappointed to learn I know little of her."
            jump shayaQuestioningNasim
        "Forget about it. More time to focus on Tomorrow.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "You know what? Fine. Have it your way."
            "Almost throwing his hands in the air, he left the wizard alone. There were a million things that needed his attention - and he needed to get them out of his way so he could focus on Shaya properly."
            if shayaClueScore < 7:
                "He would hate for someone to interrupt them in the middle of his surprise "
            else:
                "His investigation would finally bear fruit - and he neednt bother with other men for it."
            hide nasim with moveoutright
            jump shayaPostNasim

        " There were enough men vying for Shayas attention." if lirioConfront:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Briefly, he wondered - what exactly was he trying to accomplish by adding {i}yet another man{/i} to Shayas seemingly never ending circle of clients and suitors?"
            "Was what little information Nasim could offer worth sharing everything he had learned about the woman."
            "His thoughts briefly returned to Lirio, and that fat bastard putting his hands on Shaya. If he had to handle Nasim as well on their next orgy-"
            ro " You know what? Fine. Keep your secrets."
            "He let the man go - before he talked himself into punching him in the face. Just because."
            hide nasim with moveoutright
            jump shayaPostNasim

    label shayaQuestioningNasim:
    nas "I have heard shes apparently skilled enough to handle demons on a daily basis. I have heard she has a reputation for placing eyes and ears where they dont belong. But, most importantly, that shes been personally handpicked by Mistress Jezera."
    nas "The latter is reason enough to avoid her. I try not to step on the Mistress toes - as should you. "
    "Rowan leaned back against the bookshelf and crossed his arms over his chest."
    "Perhaps, then, there was something else he wasnt saying. He might have been a person she would have recognized? Though, knowing Nasim, almost certainly not someone close. Still, that was all guesswork..."
    ro "Is she as popular as I suspect? "
    nas "You ask the wrong man. My duties seldom lead me to the castle brothel. Nor had I frequented them before I came here. If it were otherwise, Id be in a very different profession."
    ro "Hrm Suppose then Im not asking you for first hand experience. Just what youd suspect with a background from Qerazel."
    nas "I still never said I was from Qerazel."
    ro "Less bullshit."
    nas "Fine."
    nas "If I am being forced to speculate, I would be surprised if she were not popular. Women in such professions often get to high places. I have seen it first hand. Mistress Shaya is the embodiment of sensual perfection."
    nas "And in Qerazel everything {i}must{/i} be perfect. Beauty is power. A womans status is proportional to her obsession with fashion and frivolities. And men by the aesthetic excellence of their companions. For most, appearances are the only thing that matters."
    ro "Still...sounds like an environment where Shayas looks would prove a valuable asset."
    $ shayaClue13 = True
    $ shayaClueScore += 1
    nas "If one was able to back such looks with skills and guile They would no doubt thrive. But I cannot assess either on Mistress Shayas part."
    if shayaResponse == "eager":
        nas "You, however, seem to have firsthand experience? Sky dancing perhaps?"
        "Rowan tried not to blush. If embarrassing him was Nasims subtle form of revenge for being involved in all of this, he succeeded."
    nas "Thats all I have to offer, Lord Blackwell. If you desire more in depth knowledge about the social and cultural workings of the empire, there are better sources of it than myself."
    ro "Hm I suppose."
    if shayaClue12 == False:
        "Nasim brushed his hands over his robes and straightened a few of the books that fell to the floor."
        nas "Now then, if youll excuse me. I have important business to attend to. Business you're nosing about has given an unsightly delay too."
        "Rowan moved to the side and let him pass. There was little else he wanted with the wizard. And much on his mind to otherwise distract him"
        hide nasim with moveoutright
    else:
        "But, before he let Nasim out of the conversation, something else came to the surface. A topic that had been rattling around at the back of Rowans mind since the night of the party at the brothel."
        ro "Actually, theres something else Im wondering. Totally unrelated to Shaya."
        nas "Unrelated to her? Very well."
        ro "Your chamber. Suppose I had a scar that I disliked. Could it be used to, say, remove that scar?"
        if castle.buildings["nasim_chamber"].lvl > 0:
            "Nasim rolled his eyes, as if a toddler had asked him a simple math question."
            nas "There is little it cannot do. Chaos magic has no concept of boundaries or limitations. It can change a man into a thing he would entirely not recognize."
            if avatar.corruption < 31:
                ro "Everytime we discuss this topic Im reminded just how questionable your research is."
                nas "Yes, yes, fire and brimstone await me. "
            nas "So the answer is affirmative."
            nas "That said, scars tend to present something of a unique problem. I believe I spoke at length of how Solansias mandate ensures ontological inertia. The more a thing or a person identifies with its own shape, the harder it will be to modify it in a lasting manner."
            nas "In that regard, a scar might seem like a simple, small thing. But "
            nas "You understand it best, I imagine. A scar is not just a simple injury of the flesh. Its a symbol of your struggles. History engraved into your very body. Its part of you more so than even your arm or your leg."
            nas "For transformation magic, its physical size wouldnt matter nearly as much as the emotional weight it carries. The greater it is, the harder it would be to remove."
            nas "In most cases, only the most powerful of magical means could permanently remove even a simple scar."
            ro "How hard would it be?"
            nas "If I had to, once more, speculate? The scars you received in the war would be near impossible to be rid of. For it, only the chamber and the magics buried within would suffice."
            nas "So unless your desire to remove the scar is of the highest order, I would suggest a simpler and less drastic solution. Perhaps some type of illusion charm to mask it. Though, it might not conceal it up close."
            $ shayaClue14 = True
            $ shayaClueScore += 1
            "Rowan went silent, considering his words. If that were the case, Shaya could not have simply gone to Jezera and had her scar removed"
            nas "Do you require help drawing up such a charm?"
            ro "No, no. I was just curious."
            nas "Then, can you be curious somewhere else? I believe I have answered your question to a satisfactory extent."
            hide nasim with moveoutright
        else:
            nas "A fascinating question. One I would be more willing to indulge, if the matter wasnt still buried beneath our feet."
            if shayaNasResponse == "best interest":
                "Rowans mouth made a thin line, and he avoided Nasims glare. He should consider himself lucky that the man even bothered to indulge his earlier questions."
            else:
                "Rowans mouth made a thin line, and he briefly considered taking his threats one step further."
                "But this was not worth making an enemy of the man He would have to be content with what he learned up till now."
            ro "I see."
            nas "Now then, I believe you have nothing further to waste my time with. I have duties I must attend to."
            hide nasim with moveoutright
else:

    pass

label shayaPostNasim:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"In the hallway, Rowans thoughts were still on his encounter with Shayas proposed session for tomorrow."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Feeling pensive, Hero? Surely I havent made you do anything too awful."
je "...Today."

"He glanced to the side and found the demoness was walking beside him. Her arms were stretched out, and every few seconds she let out an easy-going yawn."

ro "Its nothing."

je "I see. Well, if you are otherwise free, then you simply must join me. I was going down to the brothel for another tea session for Shaya. Surely you must be eager for another session with her."

"He smiled politely."

ro "No need to see her so soon. I just ran into her in the library. We have a visit together planned for tomorrow."

"Jezera raised an eyebrow."

je "In the library? Did she say what she was there for?"

ro "Actually, I dont think she did."

"Rowan tilted his head."

if shayaClue7:
    "What books had she been there for, anyway? He hadnt gotten a good look at them before shed walked out. Had he been so distracted?"
    "But, perhaps she hadnt come for books at all? It had struck him as quite the coincidence that shed come at the same time as him - and with a proposal for the following day she was eager to tell him, no less."

je "Fascinating. Im sure I can extract the rationale from her over tea. "

"Jezera affected a careless shrug."

je "A shame you wont be joining us, but such is life, hero."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace naked neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Once Rowan arrived in his room, he went right to his desk and pulled out a book. There, hidden in the pages, was his roll of parchment with the question written at the top. {i}Who is Shaya?{/i}"
"In the time since hed first written that question, he could have considered the question answered."
"She was skilled, dutiful, polite, and gentle. She was eager to please her clients, but loyal to her best friend. Hed heard her sing, seen her dance, and even gotten fleeting chances to speak to her about her life."
"Yet, he dwelled on that segment of parchment, the more it felt like he hadnt come closer to answering that question at all. She hid much."

if shayaClueScore < 7:
    "The longer he stared at the document, the heavier it felt in his hands. In stark contrast, the more clearly he noticed just how little hed written in it. So much of the parchment remained blank."
    "He put a hand to his chin and studied it closer."
    "Had he really spent so little of his time with Shaya delving into her past? He searched his memory for instances where hed dug for more information, but he found so few instances. It seemed impossible. And yet..."
    "There had been all those times hed come just to see her dance. Or to spend time in conversation with her. Or else simply to fuck her."
    if shayaClue15 == False:
        "His eyes scanned the segment of the page where hed written his observation after the first time hed seen her dance."
        "{i}Shaya is radiant.{/i}"
    if shayaClue1 == False and shayaClue5 == False and shayaClue6 == False:
        "On one stretch of the page, there was a crude drawing in the shape of a nude woman. The barely remembered result of a mind blowing night? Rowan smirked at its vulgar curves."
    "The strength from his hands died. The parchment tumbled limply to the floor. He let out a final sigh."
    "The truth was staring him in the face. There was no denying it now."
    show rowan necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Hed stopped going down to the brothel to investigate Shaya a long time ago. Hed been lying to himself to justify it. The reason he went now was... to be with her. To be inside her. Or even just to be in the same {i}vicinity{/i} as her."
    if avatar.corruption > 31:
        "Even thinking about her sent his heart into uncomfortable fluttering. The faint remnant of the smell of flowers still hung in his nostrils. It was like an addiction. He knew it was wrong but it was too late now."
    elif avatar.corruption > 60:

        "He wanted her. He wanted to fuck her. He wanted to be around her. He wanted to make her his and only his. He wanted to {i}despoil{/i} her."
        "He wanted her desperately."
    else:
        "His cock always seemed to stiffen at the thought of her. How many times had he dreamed of her? The effect she had on him was intoxicating. He swore under his breath at how low hed fallen."
    "And so, that night, when Rowan went to sleep, it was Shaya that was in his thoughts. In his dreams."
    "But the parchment hed used to investigate her lay in a crumpled heap among his discarded trash..."
    jump shayaSuccumbing
else:

    "It was this sense of absence, of something missing, that drove him closer and closer to the roll of parchment in front of him. Long segments of notes and text packed the page."
    "He was so close. If the thought had a physical shape, he could almost touch it. Just what was he missing?"
    scene black with fade
    "Rowan spent that night reviewing his notes and reflecting on them. Making connections between the questions, and tracking the paths they made."
    "Rowan had once heard that the truth was a type of story. To find it, first one must find little threads of detail and fact. Only afterwards, do you bind it all together. And if done well, the story it tells will resemble the real world."
    "It was many hours later when he had finally finished the story. Amidst the details of his notes, he had pieced together some hint to the secrets Shaya was hiding."
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    "Rowans quill went to the space directly beneath his initial question, and there he wrote an answer."
    "{i}Who is Shaya?{/i}"
    "{i}Whoever Jezera wants her to be.{/i}"
    "He leaned back in his seat, running a hand through his hair. There were still doubts in Rowans mind, but he believed he had a theory about Shaya and her secrets."
    "It would explain where she came from, her relationship with Jezera, and the strange air of mystery to her. Not only that, but it offered a chance to get a leg up on Jezera for once. Knowledge was power, after all."
    "But, it also meant there was little else to be gained from his pleasant...or occasionally rather more than pleasant...visits down to the brothel."
    "The best course of action now would be to take what he knew to Shaya and confront her with it directly."
    "Even if she denied it, one of two situations would occur. Either, shed be put in a state of disadvantage where he could trip her up in lies. Or else she might genuinely disprove it, but in so doing leave him with even more information. Valuable reactions either way."
    scene black with fade
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    "The only problem was, he did not know how Shaya would take to him for the encounter. Would she be impressed by his deductive skills? Upset at his efforts to pry into her life?"
    "If he wasnt careful, in the process of confirming the information, he could reshape the budding dynamic between the two. And Rowan wasnt sure if it would be in a way that would bring them closer.."
    "One of the two would have to be more important. The truth and the advantageous knowing it would bring...or his ability to indulge himself in Shayas company?"
    sha "Rowan..."
    label shayaFinaleMenu:
    menu:
        "Confront Shaya with the \"Truth\".":
            "Are you sure?"
            menu:
                "Yes.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    jump shayaConfront
                "No.":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    jump shayaFinaleMenu
        "Forget about it and follow what Shaya wants.":

            "Are you sure?"
            menu:
                "Yes.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    jump shayaFollow
                "No.":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    jump shayaFinaleMenu

label shayaFollow:

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"Rowan closed his eyes. He could burst into the brothel tomorrow and confront Shaya with his suspicions. Perhaps she would still allow him to return to the brothel, perhaps shed laugh at his absurd notions and hed believe her."
"His hand tightened around the fragile sheet. It felt like it weighed its mass in steel."
"Or perhaps there was another path"

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"...He could just bury what he knew. Let Shaya go ahead with whatever exciting plans she had for tomorrow. Perhaps even wait for another moment to confront her with what he believed."
"That way, he could continue to see her. He wouldnt have to risk ruining a good thing, simply because of his suspicions"

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label shayaConfront:

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"Rowan shook his head. The entire notion was insane. He couldnt just forget what he knew. And since when was he too much of a coward to confront a tense situation head on?"
"This had been the entire reason hed been going to the brothel so often, after all, if hed finally gotten a piece of information that he could use regarding her relationship with Jezera, then it would have all been for naught."
"And if there was a risk that it would make Shaya upset"

menu:
    "It was a regrettable necessity.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
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        "...It would just have to be worth it. Sometimes it was very easy to forget his mission in the moment when spending time with Shaya."
        "But, pleasure and good company alone would not deter him from his real goals. It was a risk worth taking."
        show rowan necklace naked neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "It didnt concern him":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "...That didnt matter much, did it? She might be fun to talk to, fun to fuck even...but that didnt change what he was trying to do. It was a risk hed take without a second thought."

if shayaClue7:
    "Still, there was one other issue that bothered Rowan."
    "It wasnt just Shayas identity that had bedevilled him, but also her intentions."
    "Why did she spend so much time and energy lavishing him with attention? Why had Jezera rewarded him with unlimited access to Shaya in the first place? It was as if she didnt care if Rowan investigated her own spymaster."
    "It was this suspicion that drove Rowan to continue to pour over his notes, long after he should have settled in for sleep."
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    "The search eventually led him to his work desk and the cabinet he normally used to store important papers."
    "Papers like Shayas invitation to the party at the brothel, as well as the original document hed been given by the cloaked man were soon scattered about it."
    "Tomorrow, he was going to come with real evidence..."
else:
    "Rowan sighed and snuck the parchment back in its hiding place. He was going to need some sleep for tomorrow..."

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label shayaSuccumbing:

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"Rowan arrived in the morning at the entryway to the brothel. He stopped at its precipice, letting out a heavy sigh. Then he pushed his way into the building."
"The entryway was empty on this particular occasion. There was no attendant at the desk. Yet, Rowan did not have to wait long. The madam herself emerged from behind a curtain of beads."

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sha "Finally, {i}ashallan{/i}, I have been in a state of dread. I had worried you would not come."



"Rowan laughed nervously and ran a hand through the back of his hair. "

ro "I dont think you had to worry about that. How could I resist?"

"She sashayed close and took his right hand into both of hers. She pulled him along lightly, but with purpose. It amazed him how soft her grip was. Surely such an acrobatic woman would have more arm strength."

ro "Lia isnt at the desk today?"

sha "There was no need. I waited for you myself."

"She led him, hand in hand, through the familiar back corridor of the brothel. He had anticipated she would turn into her personal room. Instead, she led him all the way back to the door at the end of the hallway."
"The door which was secured with a pair of large, imposing locks."

sha "This is a special room, for sessions of a unique nature. Not just anyone is allowed down here."

ro "I had wondered"

"She pulled forth a large key ring and pulled out a key as large as her hand. With a shuddering clank, the huge lock fell to the floor. Then she started on the second."
"The moment gave Rowan the briefest chance to reflect. Whatever it was she was planning must have been more special than he could have antici-"
"Shaya gave him a firm nudge to bring his focus back. Then she retreated to the side of the open doorway. It opened to a darkened staircase that descended deeper into the castle."

sha "After you, Rowan."

"Rowan took a deep breath. Hed just have to go along with this. Knowing Shaya, whatever she had planned would blow his mind."
"He stepped into the darkened stairwell."

"The room Shaya took him to could have been mistaken for many in the brothel. It was designed with the same mix of silks and ornate finery. Because it was so deep underground, it was lit mostly by a series of lamps shaped like flowers that bloomed from the wall."
"Three details defined the room. The first was the large pile of cushions in the place of any kind of couch or bed. The second was the large water basin that lined one of the side walls."
"But, most spectacularly, an enormous golden thurible hung like a chandelier from the ceiling, bound by jewel encrusted chains."
"From small holes along the sides, Rowan could vaguely make out a bundle of herbs in the center. But, he could not determine what type, despite his wilderness knowledge."
"Rowan had seen similar devices for the burning of incense among the rituals of the Imperials when hed been on campaign with them, but never one so massive."

sha "Very good. If you would please be so kind, would you lay back on the cushions for me? I must prepare everything perfectly for you."

"He was slow to comply with her gentle request. Part of him was curious what she meant by preparing."
"In this case, it meant opening the hatch of the great thurible and dropping the smallest of flames inside. A small puff of smoke streamed out the sides. It would take time for it to settle down to the air close to the floor."
"From there, she went to the basin and filled a bucket with a silver handle filled with strange pink hewed water. By then, Rowan had finally reclined where shed directed."
"Next, she drew a chalice from a cabinet next to the walls and poured a mixture of drinks into it. Rowan turned his head to see, but from his seated vantage point, strained to see detail."

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"The Brothel Madam shot her head back over her shoulder and gave him a playful wink. Then, her hands pulled her silken top up over her chest. She made a play of a short little dance. But, there was little delay before her remaining clothes lay discarded."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "Rowan watched, near salivating. If there was one thing Shaya knew, it was how to be appropriately captivating. Why hadnt there been anyone like {i}her{/i} back in Arthdale?"
else:
    "Rowan ducked his head away. His cheeks felt like they were on fire. Goddess fend, what was this woman doing to him."

menu:
    "Ask about the room.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan groaned and shook his head. As much as he wanted to just get lost in the movement of Shayas curves, there were still questions that pressed on him."
        ro "What is this place exactly? You didnt tell me when we were coming down. It looks almost like a lounge"
        "Shaya half crawled back to him, holding the chalice of liquid in one hand. "
        sha "A ritual chamber. Designed by myself for the sake of a special kind of sensual ceremony. It is said that it was passed down from the ancient Rakhsans themselves. But, few know its practice."
        "She giggled ever so softly."
        sha "I am one of those few."
        sha "Its intent is comfort of an unparalleled nature. A place where a man can slow his thoughts and utterly escape the tribulations of the waking world. A poet might call it a sanctuary."
        ro "Slow my thoughts? You dont know how much I have to deal with on a daily basis. Id be pretty surprised if you could actually do that."
        sha "I must strive to exceed expectations, then."
        "His eyes briefly scanned back to the thurible overhead. More smoke slowly drifted low from it. From its center, the burning incense gave the entire apparatus an eerie glow."
        "Shaya took a kneeling position in front of him, like a servant bowing before a king. With her head lowered, she raised the chalice to him with both hands. Rowan eyed it skeptically."
    "Stare in naked lust":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Taking the chalice in hand, Shaya softly crawled the length of the room back to him. Rowan watched every ripple of her muscles. Every jiggle of her well proportioned curves. It was enough to make a man dumb."
        ro "..."
        "When she arrived at the cushions, she lowered her head into the nape of his neck and planted a single gentle kiss. Rowan groaned as she withdrew."
        sha "It warms my heart to see you getting into the spirit of things so fast. And I have not yet even {i}started{/i}."
        "His eyes briefly scanned back to the thurible overhead. More smoke slowly drifted low from it. From its center, the burning incense gave the entire apparatus an eerie glow."
        "Shaya took a kneeling position in front of him, like a servant bowing before a king. With her head lowered, she raised the chalice to him with both hands. /Rowan eyed it with burgeoning curiosity."

sha "For you, Rowan."

menu:
    "Take the chalice.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass
    "Question it":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
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        ro "I dont normally like to drink something whose origin I dont know. Is it wine?"
        "Shaya kept her head bowed low in subservience."
        sha "Not wine, no. It is an elixir of ancient origin. It is vital to the process."
        "Rowan shifted slightly amidst the cushions."
        ro "Are you planning to drink any?"
        sha "I would not dishonour you, that way. I am but the hostess. The {i}Heirophtantessa{/i}. It is not for me to partake."
        menu:
            "Just go along with it.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
                pass
            "Waver further.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan frowned. He could already sense her disappointment, and it left him on edge. But, so did the knot in his stomach when he looked at its reflective surface."
                ro "You didnt tell me about any of this. The room. The chalice. I dont even know whats in it. How can I just drink it?"
                sha "It is a vital part of the ceremony. All of this, even the mystery, is simply to aid in your pleasure. You have my humble word."
                ro "..."
                sha "Please."
                sha "I would never harm you. Dont you trust me?"
                "Rowan sighed. The truth was, for all of his confusion, he did trust her. She couldve poisoned him a dozen times by now. So if she promised him that this was all for his pleasure..."
                show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan reached out and pulled the chalice from his hands. After inspecting it for a moment, he drained the entire contents in a single gulp. It had a strange bitter taste. Upon his finishing, Shaya dutifully collected it from his grasp."

ro "What now?"

"Shaya crawled away from him, but only so far as to reach the bucket of pink water that she had drawn from the basin at the side."

sha "Undress, please. For the bathing. Fresh spring water treated with herbs and citrus. What is relaxation without a massage?"

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    ro "We could just skip this bullshit and get right to the real fun."
    "The darkness of her room made her expression even harder to read through the veil than normal. But, he had to imagine her smiling."
    sha "Rest assured. We will progress to such delights. But, this is one case where the wait will be worthwhile."
    ro "If you insist. "

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"Under her watching ochre eyes, Rowan pulled his belts away and worked off his clothing. He noted with some amusement just how little different he felt so far. Whatever was in that chalice, it must not have packed much of a punch."
"Finally, he lay back in the cushions naked. Or at least, naked save for the amulet around his neck."
"He lay back on his hands and glanced once again to the soft glow of the thurible over head. By now, more of the smoke was starting to pool in the lower part of the room. It had an oddly pungent scent for incense. Almost like being in a forest."
"As he pondered it, Shaya crawled back to him. In one hand she carried the ornate bucket of rosewater. In the other a soft towel."

sha "Now, its time for the relaxation to begin. Do not worry about what part you must play, Rowan. I will happily guide you."

"Rowan tensed up as she drew closer. Then the moment the wet towel made contact with the skin of his arm, he let out an involuntary sigh. He hadnt expected it to be so warm..."

sha "It feels good, yes? There is something you can do for me, sweet Rowan. When you feel the warm touch, I wish for you to simply try to breathe. As deep as you can. Can you try for me, Rowan?"

ro "I suppose."

"Shaya purred gently."

sha "Thank you."
sha "But you must remember. Large breaths. Feel the touch of your skin. Then take in air. Hold it, hold it, hold it. Until you are at the crescendo. Then let it all out."
sha "Very simple, yes?"

ro "Yeah."

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"Then she moved the towel to his chest and started there. Her movements carried a precise amount of force. Firm enough he could really feel the cloth digging in. But, smooth and gentle as though handling something delicate."
"Rowan opened his mouth. It would feel good to do what she said. He let the air swim into his lungs. Then, when he was ready, he exhaled. His chest rose and fell, even as she washed it."

sha "Very good. Most uncomplicated. Just letting the air in...and letting the air out. Is it not simple and pleasing?"
sha "You neednt worry about holding yourself up. Let Shaya take care of you. All you must do is breathe. Air comes in. Air goes out."

"For the briefest of moments, her elbow brushed against his manhood. Only the slightest teasing of contacts. It made a long low groan escape his lips."

ro "Mpph."

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"He blinked twice and sank ever so slightly into the cushions. The air around him was getting saturated with incense now. He could almost see particular whisps dancing about him."

sha "It sounds like you found my touch pleasing. Very good. I want to be pleasing to you Rowan. And the best way to do so is to help you relax. To help you to breathe."
sha "In fact...tell me your favorite bird?"

ro "My favorite bird?"

"He groaned. For some reason, when he tried to think about it, it took a second longer than hed expected. All of this relaxation and care really had been slowing his thoughts. So, he went with the first one that came to mind."

ro "A blackbird, I suppose."

sha "Perfect. Its exactly like a blackbird. With every new breath in. It is like a blackbird taking flight. With every breath out, it is like a bird floating through the air."

"His chest rose and fell."

sha "Doesnt that sound so peaceful, Rowan? Just floating through the air. You can almost picture it, cant you?"

ro "Mhm."

sha "Perhaps as you breathe, you might find yourself feeling more and more like that blackbird. Every time air comes in, soaring higher. Every time air comes out, gliding more serenely. The more you breathe, the more you feel it."

ro "Mhm."

"His eyes fluttered slightly. He really could imagine it. The shape of the feathers, the way it moved over a background of clouds. Almost like he was a teenager again bird watching on a hunt."
"Shed moved across his pectorals and down his arms, tenderly making sure that there was no spot she missed. With her right hand, she worked the tension from his muscles. With her left, she caressed his skin with the rosewater."
"He groaned slightly and his head rolled. Only now did he realize how much the room had changed. Smoke had been pouring out from the thurible for so long that it now hung in a deep cloud over the room. Even as close to him as she was, Shaya was slightly obscured."

ro "The air is kind of...smokey"

"Her hands dipped lower, and briefly the cloth touched close to his crotch. All there was between her dexterous hands and his most sensitive of places was a thin line of wet fabric."

sha "All to help you relax, sweet Rowan. You neednt trouble yourself about such things. I promise it will help you feel good. And you trust me, dont you Rowan?"

ro "I suppose."

sha "Just focus on the blackbird. Breathing in. Flying through the air. Breathing out. Soaring free through the air. Its so hard to feel tension when youre in the air."
sha "And so easy to feel...pleasure..."

"Finally, her hands slipped low. Her left hand brushed down and used the towel along the length of his inner thigh. But, her right hand? It ever so gently, ever so carefully, wrapped around his manhood. He grunted softly."
"He lazily stared at the way her fingers manipulated themselves around him. But, he found focus somewhat difficult. Maybe it was because he was so relaxed, but his vision seemed to rock rhythmically, as if he were on a ship. Nothing stayed still."

ro "It feels"

sha "Does it feel good, Rowan?"

ro "Yeah"

sha "Perhaps the reason my caress against your body feels so good is how perfectly relaxed you are beginning to feel. How relaxed every breath makes you feel."
sha "Breathing deeply. A blackbird in flight. And each breath melting into {i}pleasure{/i}."

ro "Mmmhmm."

"Her fingers dragged along the surface of his foreskin. The gentlest of half-strokes. As if the more conversative her movements, the more he felt every change."

sha "More and more. Is it not such an easy thing to just breathe? To feel the air coming out of your lungs. To feel the air coming in?"
sha "Is it not so easy to soar higher and higher with each repetition? To let it turn each breath into ecstasy."
sha "Breathing in. Floating high. So relaxed."

"He opened his mouth to take in air when she reminded him to do so. Each breath grew deeper, as if searching for the limit of how deep his breath could get. The smokey air filled his lungs."

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"With one eye, he peered towards Shaya, through the mist her hand was slowly rising and falling as it worked the length of his shaft. The cloth had been discarded at the side, and her left hand was slowly working its way back up his thigh."
"But, he could only look for a few seconds before it overwhelmed him. His head was swimming, and he couldnt keep a straight glance."

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"His head rolled up slightly, aiming right towards the thurible above. It was funny. He hadnt realized how colorful its glow had been. It took on a reddish tint...then greenish...then more yellow"

ro "My head feels funny"
ro "Uh..."

sha "But, theres nothing wrong with that, is there? It is simply the feeling of relaxation overtaking you. Like a blackbird in flight. "
sha "Doesnt it feel so good?"

"The sound of skin against skin rang in his ears. Shayas skillful hands had made an instrument of his cock, and every stroke...every careful touch...was its own elation. The sensation made him float."

sha "And as you breathe in. As you feel so good. It would be natural for you to start to think of a person. A person who is making you feel good?"
sha "A person you desire {i}utterly{/i} at this moment?"

"The words were punctuated by a slight speed up of her movements. But in his overstimulated state, the sensation alone was enough to make him roll his head back and sputter out a groan."

sha "It would be kind of you to say who this person is, blackbird. The one making you feel so good?"

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"He opened his eyes again. But the world around him had only grown more strange. Shapes seemed to bleed their edges over. One moment Shayas veil was red. The next it was a shade of purple."
"But, through the distortion, he was still able to train his eyes straight on her. Straight on Shaya."

ro "Yes..."

"He breathed deeply."

sha "Im the one making you feel {i}so{/i} good?"

ro "Uh..."

sha "If thats the case, I wouldnt doubt it if you thought of me often. A blackbird flying to my door. I might even be a person who frequently makes you feel that way."

ro "Mmm."

"He let his eyes slip close again and rolled his head back. The distortions were just too much. Nothing was straight or simple. All that remained consistent was the pleasure. The constant sparking waves coming from his crotch. He melted into her touch."
"{i}So good.{/i}"

sha "Perhaps even being in my presence makes you feel calm. Relaxed. Excited. {i}Hungry{/i}. Like a blackbird settling soft and safe into my hands."
sha "You neednt feel shame from such things. Theyre our personal secret. I dont mind you feeling good. Your pleasure intoxicates me. It makes me feel"

"She brought her lips close to his ear and let out a coarse moan. It punctuated her own desire."

sha "Mmmm."
sha "So calm. Feeling so so good. A blackbird in flight. A blackbird coming home to me."

"His pleasure was held in her hands. With both hands, she set a steady beat of touches. One cascading into the next. His hips danced to this sweet music."

sha "Mmm. You can barely stand it, can you? I must be making you feel..."
sha "..So...Much...Pleasure..."

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"He let himself stare up to the ceiling, his mouth hanging open in rolling guttural sounds. Everywhere there was smoke. So much that he could barely even see the thurible anymore. Amidst it all, he thought he saw a womans face. But, whose face was it? "
"But, now it danced in so many colours. As though there were a rainbow of hues assaulting the edges of his vision. All of it spinning around and around in a circle. A cacophony of sights and sensory explosions."

ro "Mmmm"

sha "I could scarcely imagine how it must feel. A blackbird whose only wish is to settle deep into my arms. Wanting so badly..."
sha "To {i}pine{/i} for me so badly. {i}Ache{/i} for me so badly. Yearn for me so badly. Perhaps even to taste me."

"His hips bucked wildly in desperation. The moment shed said it, he felt something soft and wet running along the sensitive underside of his shaft. But, when he looked down, her face was still full veiled. Or at least it seemed that way amidst the visual distortions overwhelming him."
"Whatever had happened, he wanted to feel it again."

ro "Fuck"

sha "There are words that must be said aloud. You know how I am making you feel, sweet Rowan. Its okay to say it."

ro "Ugh...good"

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"It was all so much. So much colour. So much smoke. So much spinning. And the pleasure...How could a man think like this? How could a man do anything but surrender to the total and overwhelming pleasure? To descend into a spasming doll in her hands."

sha "Mmm. If Im making you feel so good, you must want me. Want me so badly"

ro "Yes...want"

sha "You must feel more comfortable, more at ease, when Im near. I would understand so completely if being with me put me at ease"

ro "At ease"

"His words were punctured by hyperventilating pants. For a moment, he glanced down and it almost seemed as if she had three hands on his cock, all stroking and teasing him."

sha "And if being with someone so beautiful...who you wanted so badly...who made you feel so good...made you feel safe."

ro "Mmm"

sha "Almost as if it would be so easy to just trust me. To let me do anything to you. Always safe...Always with Shaya"

"Her words struck like thunderbolts. So seductive and powerful, he could not process them."

sha "Beautiful Shaya...Desirable Shaya...Trusted Shaya"
sha "...The woman youd do {i}anything{/i} for..."

ro "What"

"His eyes strained slightly. Everything was still in an unnatural haze. But, something about the way shed said that had put a crack in the effect."
"Was she a woman hed do anything for? What did she mean by that?"
"Now too, came flooding with it a flicker of emotion. Didnt it seem odd that everything had become so distorted and colorful? This...this wasnt normal?"

ro "What are you"
ro "What are you...doing to me?"

sha "Wha-."

"For a moment, he thought he saw her without the veil...and with a frown on her face. But, he blinked again and her emotions were cloaked again."

sha "You dont have to worry about anything, Rowan. So relaxed. Feeling so good. Like a blackbird flying to me"

"He groaned and shifted uncomfortably in the cushions. Something was wrong...something felt wrong..."

ro "Ugh"
ro "My head...youre in my head"

sha "..."

"Suddenly her hands sped up their motion. With her effortless skill and total control over his cock, she soon had it straining and pulsing. Perhaps seconds from release. At once the words from his mouth collapsed into a series of unintelligible groans."

sha "And it would be so natural for you to want that, right? For me to be in your head. Making you feel good. Making you feel calm. Safe in my bosom."

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"Suddenly, her hands withdrew. Rowan couldnt see it amidst the visual distortions, but he felt the sudden and overpowering absence. He whined and bucked his hips, but to no avail. An orgasm that had been seconds away had collapsed."

hide seccumbhjloop1
hide white
show seccumbhjloop2 with dissolve

"But, before he could start to move again, her fingers had refound their place and resumed their commanding strokes."

ro "W-wait"
ro "No..doing something"

"He panted and groaned. The spiral was coming back. It was surrounding him. Everything was spinning. But, he didnt know if he wanted it to be spinning this way. His world was a confusion that he could not put into words."

sha "Interesting."
sha "But, whatever Im doing is making you feel {i}so much{/i} pleasure, isnt it? So much pleasure you cant even stand it."

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"Her words were punctured by another withdrawal of her hands. Yet again, Rowan had been seconds from orgasm. And yet again he had been cruelly denied. His eyes shot open, taking in more and more of the swirling technicolour smoke."
"His gaze was drawn into Shaya, and he couldnt look away. Her body captured him. Even amidst the visual chaos, she was the sole anchor."

ro "Uhh"

sha "Shh. You know you cant deny it. The more you try, the more and more good you might even start to feel. Until youre totally lost in the pleasure. Until you want me to give you more"
sha "..Until youre my little blackbird. Totally relaxed. Totally overwhelmed by pleasure. Totally in need of me. Totally trusting me..."

ro "Uhh.."

"His eyes began to flutter again. The last clear thing he saw was Shaya. Everything from her curves to the way her hair shined was perfect..."

ro "Feels good"
ro "Yes"

"And so, all of the chaos seemed to sink back away. Everything was still a swirl of colors and smoke. But that was okay. Shaya was here for him. And he trusted her"
"As if to reward him, he felt the touch of her hand again. Like a frozen land taking in the first spring sun. Her touch was soft and tender. None of the frantic pace of the prior moments. "

sha " And it feels so easy to trust me, doesnt it?"

ro "Ye..s"

sha "And you know that the more you trust me, the more good you will feel."

ro "Mmm..."

sha "Very good. Very good. My Rowan. Let me show you just how much pleasure I can make you feel"

scene white with flash
pause 1
show seccumbrideloop1 with dissolve
show rowan necklace naked concerned behind seccumbrideloop1

show shaya neutral behind seccumbrideloop1

"The pillows made the sound of greater weight being placed on them. Shaya was crawling forward. Momentarily, Rowan too was the subject of greater weight. Unless his eyes were playing tricks on him, Shaya must have been crawling on top of him."
"Her nails pressed down on his chest, digging into his skin. Sweat poured down his neck."

ro "Mmm..."

sha "You know whats about to happen, dont you? You cant hide your need from me. You want to say yes."

ro "Ye.yes"

"His obedience was rewarded with another flood of pleasure. Shaya took her sweet time lowering herself atop his painfully erect mast. She pushed down and down until his entire cock was buried in her folds. Until her sex was squeezing him from all angles."
"He cried out and bucked his hips in mindless desire. Shaya, meanwhile, answered with a purr of delight."

sha "Ah. That is what youve been waiting for, isnt it? You needed to feel yourself inside me. Mmm. All you wanted..."

"Her hips rolled, but with a teasingly slow pace. It was as if she were making a game of drawing out his need further and further, beyond what he could take."
"Beneath her, Rowan was a sputtering mess. He couldnt even see her straight. The face behind the veil kept shifting. But always the eyes remained the same. A piercing ochre. They shined at him through the cloud of smoke."

sha "Mmm. Isnt it so easy to give in to the pleasure? To simply float along like a good little black bird. To feel good with me. To feel safe with me. In your safe little bird cage. So eager for more"

ro "Uhhhh."

"He strained, pushing his hips upwards in a desperate pathetic attempt to bring himself to climax. But, sensing his attempt, her movements ground to a complete halt. She even used her body weight to press him down. He was left groaning and panting, but unable to tip himself over."

ro "mu..uhhh."

sha "Soft and Calm. Like a blackbird in flight. Letting me guide you. Letting me control you. Letting me take you to a place where you can be truly happy."
sha "As you listen to my words, you might find yourself floating away to a safe place. A place youd only go with someone you completely {i}trusted{/i}."
sha "Picture it"

"When said the words, as if on command, the gears of Rowans mind turned into action. He blinked. And when his eyes opened again..it almost like he wasnt in a smoky room."

scene bg60 with fade
show rowan necklace naked concerned behind bg60

show shaya neutral behind bg60

"He was on a rolling grassy hillside. A forest of pine trees dotted the horizon. Just like in Arthdale."
"And with him, in this safe space, was Shaya...making him feel good..."

ro "Uhhhh."

sha "Shh. You dont need to speak, sweet bird."

"She held a finger to his lip."

sha "You might even find that if you try to speak, it would just make you soar even higher into a state of mindless, safe relaxation. Mindless, safe pleasure."

ro "..."

"Rowan settled back into the cushions. He couldnt speak. He couldnt think. He could barely even move. The sights and sounds of Arthdale grew clearer with each passing moment. As though he were fading off into its open sky."
"Now that Rowan was fully pacified, Shaya began to ride him anew. Now, even as totally consumed by his need as he was, he did not even attempt to control the pace. She ground down into his straining cock, and his body spasmed beneath her."

sha "So good. Mmm."
sha "All you have to do is {i}trust{/i} me. All you have to do is let go. I will do all the work for you."
sha "You know that all I want is for you to feel good. Ahh!"

"His lips half formed a smile. He tried to speak, but no words came out. That didnt bother him. He trusted Shaya. Shed make him feel good."

sha "Floating away and floating away. A happy little blackbird Just for me. Mmm."
sha "Breathing deeply."
sha "Every breath, ah, more relaxing."
sha "The more relaxed, the more pleasure. Mmm."

"Even this state was only held by a tether. Shaya gyrating and moaning atop him barely phased him. The Rosarian sun aligned behind her, covering her in golden light."

sha "So much pleasure."
sha "And the more pleasure I make you feel...ah...the more hopelessly eagerly...enthralled by me"
sha "The more you trust me. The more you {i}need{/i} me."

"The sensation was all that held him down. The stoked fire of his need was his only physical sensation. Shaya was his tether to the ground. And that tether was mere moments from..."

ro "..."

"From..."

sha "Coming together. All at once. About to...to"
sha "Ahhh!"

"Shaya let out a high pitched scream. In that same moment, the entire world seemed to tighten around Rowan. By now, he was nothing but a subject to the sensation. His straining body could not resist."

ro "...!"

show bg61 with dissolve
pause 2

"And suddenly, everything was spinning. Colours were everywhere. He was flying through the sky. His breath turned to hyper ventilated panting. And then, through it all he heard a word."

show bg62 with dissolve
pause 0.5
scene white with flash
show cg1149 with sshake
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show cg1150 with dissolve
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show cg1151 with dissolve
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show cg1152 with dissolve
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show cg1153 with dissolve
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show cg1154 with dissolve
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show shaya neutral behind cg1154

sha "{i}Blank.{/i}"

""
""


scene cg953 with fade
show rowan necklace naked concerned behind cg953

show shaya neutral behind cg953
pause 3

"In the center of the sky, a single eye opened. It was tall and its gaze swept over everything. Rowan was inexorably drawn into its shimmering pupil. An ochre eye."
"Then, another ochre eye opened to its right. An equal appeared to its left. Eyes opened everywhere. They formed a kaleidoscope around him from every angle."
"They saw everything. Nothing could be hidden. "

sha "It seems we might be much closer from now on. My black bird. My {i}Rowaca{/i}. "
sha "But, you dont have to worry about that. You dont have to worry about anything with me anymore, {i}Rowaca{/i}. Youre going to find it {i}very easy{/i} to trust me from now on."

"His ears rang with a noise almost like a giggle."

sha "And to think you were so close to making an escape. In truth, youve almost impressed me. No man has ever awoken once I started. Youre truly amazing."
sha "But, its no matter. Im not going to give you another chance to fly free. In fact..."
sha "You might find the little cocktail of drugs that you just experienced a little...addicting. You neednt worry much on that account. Your {i}Shayaca{/i} will always be ready with another dose, when you crave more. "
sha "And you can always trust me to give you more."

"The eyes drilled into him from all sides. For some reason, there was a voice telling him he should be worried. But, it just made him angry. Why should he listen to this liar?"

sha "Mmm."
sha "Dont you think we should put this new trust between us to the test, {i}Rowaca{/i}?"
sha "Oh! I have it. "
sha "I know about that fascinating parchment youve been keeping about me. You dont have to worry about offending one such as myself, {i}Rowaca{/i}. I know you meant it as flattery."
sha "But, you can show me how much you trust me by telling me {i}everything{/i} you believe you uncovered in your espionage."

"Rowans mouth opened. He was struck, in the moment, with one overwhelming desire. He needed to tell her everything. Maybe if he did, shed be happy with him.."

if shayaClueScore < 7:
    ro "I know.I know nothing"
    sha "Nothing? Truly?"
    "Her voice sounded almost disappointed. Rowans heart sank."
    ro "Im sorry, Shaya. I...I tried to learn more. But, you were too beautiful. I always just...uh...I lost myself around you"
    sha "Oh, Rowaca. Flattery will get you {i}everything{/i}."
    sha "But, this is all the better. In Rosaria, do they not say that ignorance is bliss?"
else:

    ro "I believe I know that...that you were made?"
    sha "Made?"
    "He strained slightly under the field of eyes, all looking at him expectantly. It was hard to access his memories. He recalled vaguely sitting at his desk for hours the prior night. But, it all seemed so far in the past..."
    ro "The reason you hide your face...Jezera did something to you with her magic.changed you"
    ro "Thats why...you wear...veil..."
    ro "Wasnt sure if true...wanted to find out"
    sha "..."
    "Rowan waited in eager silence. Was that the information that Shaya had wanted to know? Would she be happy with him if he said that? Or did he need to say more?"
    sha "You wished to know? Well, the simplest way to know would just be to ask? After all, you trust my answer, dont you?"
    ro "Trust"
    ro "Of course."
    sha "Well, speaking as someone who would know. Its quite a silly idea, isnt it? Wouldnt it be embarrassing to tell another person you believed something so strange?"
    ro "Yes."
    sha "In fact, it might even be better if you forget you ever had such a silly little notion. Dont you agree?"
    ro "Forget"
    sha "Good. Such nonsense doesnt deserve space in your thoughts. Not when there are much more...{i}pleasurable{/i} things you could be thinking about."

"Rowan smiled to himself. If thats what Shaya thought, then it was probably a good point. He trusted her, after all."
"She started speaking more words, but the longer she droned on, the more comprehension seemed to flee Rowan. In truth, he just liked hearing the sound of her voice."
"It really was relaxing"
"..."

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show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan awoke with a start. His eyes scanned around the surroundings frantically. For the briefest of moments, hed believed something crazy. That he was back in Rosaria...his village."
"He shook his head. Memory was returning to him in pieces. He was in the brothel. Hed come to see Shaya for her surprise. And she had...she had...what had she done exactly?"
"He looked down at the sheets. The location was familiar. The soft and comfortable bed in Shayas private room. He turned to the side and spotted another figure lying in bed next to him. It was Shaya, naked save for her veil."
"He smiled. Shaya was beautiful when she slept. Even looking at her was making a quiet calm set over him."

sha "Mmmm. My {i}Rowaca{/i}. Youre awake."

ro "Yeah. The divines alone know how long I was out for. I should probably make my way upstairs soon, lest my absence be missed."

"Shaya smiled at him softly through her veil."

sha "Thats alright. Im certain that youll be back for another visit with me."


scene cg953 with fade

show shaya happy behind cg953
pause 3

sha "Very soon"

"{i}Shayas Story Will Continue in Act 2 of Seeds of Chaos.{/i}"

$ shayaTruth = False
$ avatar.corruption += 10
return



label shayaUnveiling:

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show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan arrived in the morning at the entryway to the brothel. He stopped at the precipice, letting out a heavy sigh. Then he pushed his way into the building."
"The entryway was empty on this particular occasion. There was no attendant at the desk. Yet, Rowan did not have to wait long. The madam herself emerged from behind a curtain of beads."

show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

sha "Finally, {i}ashallan{/i}, I have been in a state of dread. I had worried you would not come."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan laughed nervously and ran a hand through the back of his hair."

ro "I dont think you had to worry about that. Youve been on my mind."

sha "There was no need. I waited for you myself."

"Yet, Shaya had not pulled him far before Rowan dug in heels and stopped. After an eager but failed tug, she turned back with questioning eyes."
"She sashayed close and took his right hand into both of hers. She pulled him along lightly, but with purpose. It amazed him how soft her grip was. Surely such an acrobatic woman would have more arm strength."

ro "No Lia today at the desk?"

sha "Rowan?"

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ro "Shaya. There is something I need to discuss with you. Its of great importance."

"She smiled softly at him from behind the veil and attempted again, in vain, to playfully nudge him onward. Rowan didnt budge."

sha "Surely whatever the concern, it is not so pressing as to come before todays session. I confess that all the time spent in preparation has left me rather...eager."
sha "You wouldnt desire to deny a working girl her meager pleasures, Rowan. Would you?"

"He shook his head."

ro "Would your back room be a private place for us to talk?"

"Shaya drew her arms back and crossed them behind her back. For the first time since he met her, he saw a moment of pensive hesitation. Such a break from her smooth demeanor."


show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve

sha "One supposes"

"Rowan marched with Shaya to her back room. It was to the brothel keepers credit that she wasnt openly pouting. Though, for once, Rowan could sense the frustration from her. "

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "It almost made him feel bad about interrupting whatever she had planned. Almost."

"Upon arrival, she made straight for a small table of refreshments in the corner."

sha "May I get you anything? Fruit? Wine?"

ro "No, thank you."

sha "Then I hope you wont think less of me for a minor indulgence."

"She returned with a plate of almonds from the east, and sprawled out over one of the fine couches that flanked her low table. Rowan had to hand it to her. She had a talent for picking the most sexually provocative poses to relax in."
"He took a seat across the table from her and began his line of thought."

ro "Shaya, Ive been fascinated by you. "

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sha "Ive been known to have that effect on people. I pray you dont hold it against me."

ro "No see: I mean as a puzzle, of sorts."
ro "I dont normally meet someone and instantly start rushing to investigate them. But, youre not some normal person. A woman of your background and your predilection for being mysterious was likely to arouse my fascination."
ro "Theres so much youre holding back at any one moment. Talking to you can become a guessing game. What is the real motive behind your words? How much of the bullshit that spews out of your mouth do you really mean?"

"She lazily snuck an almond beneath her veil."

sha "Its only proper for me to make myself interesting, dont you-"

ro "There it is. More bullshit."

"That got her attention. He felt a slight satisfaction at the sight of her eyebrow raised."


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sha "Careful now, Rowan. I aim to be accommodating in all things, but I prefer to leave the harsher tones for play time. A woman could grow upset."

ro "Alright."

"He sighed and reclined back in his seat."

ro "Ill get to the point. I think Ive figured you out. Or at least, I have most of the pieces for it."

sha "Handsomest of heroes, surely youd find what I have for you more pleasurable than these kinds of word games? A bit of intrigue {i}can{/i} spice the mood, but with what I have prepared-"

"Rowan held up his hand to silence her."

ro "Just let me finish."

sha "..."

"Slowly, Shayas eyes relit with their normal fire. In this atmosphere, her response came as half a purr and half a taunt."

sha "I do live to serve. Whats a small indulgence to whet the appetite? We will have {i}so much{/i} time together afterwards to make up for it."
sha "So then, Rowan: what revelation have you come to thats so {i}pressing{/i}?"

if shayaClue7:
    ro "Two things."
    "He held up a corresponding number of fingers."
    ro "First, the veil you wear. Whenever weve met up in the past, it stuck out to me. Why do you refuse to take it off, even in bed together?"
else:

    ro "The veil you wear. Whenever weve met up in the past, it stuck out to me. Why do you refuse to take it off, even in bed together?"

ro "I think I think Ive figured it out."

"Rowan made out the upturn of her lips into a smirk beneath her veil."

sha "Oh? You wouldnt be the first man to hazard a guess."

ro "None of the men youve been with would have been able to put it together. Lets call it an advantage of my unique position."

"He straightened up in his seat and settled his gaze on her. He wanted to have a better view for her reaction."

scene black with fade

show jezera happy at center with dissolve

ro "You wear it because of Jezera."

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show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "At some point, back in Qerazel, Jezera did something to your face. And whatever she did must have had a profound impact on you."
ro "One of my vaguer notions is that she might have even {i}made{/i} you somehow. With Jezera, you never know for sure."

"Shayas reaction didnt disappoint. Her eyebrow arched upwards and didnt return to normal."

if shayaClue7:
    ro "The second thing I determined is this. I dont think youre telling me the real reason youve been having me visit. Its {i}certainly{/i} not because you like me, specifically."
    ro "I think Jezera ordered you to get close to me. She wanted you to seduce me. To what end, Im not entirely sure."
    ro "But, what I do know for sure, is that almost all of our meetings have been set up in advance for purposes besides the stated ones. Youve been manipulating me."
    "In a dainty gesture, she brought her knuckle to the front of her veil and giggled into it."
    sha "Im not sure which of your theories is more fanciful, Rowan! "
else:

    "In a dainty gesture, she brought her knuckle to the front of her veil and giggled into it."
    sha "And what would give a man of your deductive reasoning such a fanciful idea?"



sha "Come now. {i}Jezera made me{/i}? Were she my mother, shed have to be a little older. No?"

"Rowan let her statement hang in the air between them. He eased back into his chair. Her reaction was expected thus far. Nothing that would shake his confidence in his conclusion."

ro "Would you like to hear my reasoning? "

"A lull descended over the conversation. Nonplused by his lack of reaction, Shaya reached out and grabbed another almond. Then, rather than eat it. She tossed it back on the plate and rose to her feet."

sha "This may require wine. Continue, then."



if shayaClue7:
    sha "Start with your mistrust of my intentions, if you would. Im eager to hear what schemes this imagined version of myself is engaged in. She sounds like a fascinating character."
    "As she spoke, she poured herself a drink from a pitcher into an ornate goblet."
    sha "Though, in one sense, you are not far off from the truth. You were given our sessions as a reward for your service. "
    sha "I was ordered to please you. Surely youre not mistaking the relationship between whore and client for something more sinister?"
    sha "But, that doesnt make our rendezvous insincere. There was no obligation for me to seek out your company, after all."
    "Rowan shook his head forcefully in response. "
    ro "I've mistaken nothing. What youve described to me is but a cover."
    ro "All of these sessions have been about making me into a returning customer."
    ro "After all, seduction is your expertise. Your work is getting yourself or your agents close to valuable targets. Then to use that proximity to gather information and manipulate their behaviour."
    ro "Im the steward of the castle. A valuable asset to Jezera, but one who must be controlled. It makes sense that shed want to keep close tabs on me. Perhaps to get more leverage."
    "Rowan reached across the table and took one of Shayas discarded almonds, popping it into his mouth. He winced slightly; hed never had an almond before. Hed expected it to be sweeter."
    ro "In fact, its fascinating youd bring up that reward of service. I wasnt truly the one who discovered the plot. A cloaked stranger came to visit me in the middle of the night and handed me the information that led to Jezera gifting me these sessions."
    "He studied her face to see if it would break with surprise, but her attention remained steady. Did that mean that she already knew? Or merely that she was disciplined?"
    ro "But, you knew that fact already, didnt you?"
    ro "At the time, Id thought theyd come to me because Jezera wouldnt trust them. At the time, Id asked myself who would want Jezera to know about the plot, but not to inform her themselves?"
    ro "But that was the wrong question. Because the person who gave me that information...was you."
    ro "Last night, I cross checked that letter of information with the invitation youd given me to your party. You told me that the invitation was written in your own hand."
    ro "It was the same hand that wrote both. There were some slight variations to throw off an eyeball analysis, but many of the letters had uncannily similar shapes."
    ro "I think {i}you{/i} were the one who visited me that night."
    ro "And I think the reason you did it was because Jezera wanted an excuse to send me to you for further sessions, but needed a cover so I wouldnt know the true reason."
    "Shaya tilted her head and took a sip from her wine."
    sha "A fascinating story. Misdirection. Seduction. {i}Betrayal{/i}. Should I be upset that you think me so treacherous, or flattered that you believe me so skilled?"
    ro "Is that a denial?"
    sha "But of course."
    sha "In your charming little tale, you gave no reason to suggest {i}Jezeraca{/i} was behind it. What should I make of this slander?"
    "Rowan chuckled."
    ro "Well that brings us back to my other accusation, doesnt it?"

ro "I will admit, Ive been noting down some of what you told me about your life in Qerazel. Some of my other observations as well."
ro "Here is what I pieced together from it."

"By now, Shaya had returned to her repose on the couch. With her free hand, she used an eastern paper fan to cool herself. Her ochre eyes were trained intensely on her companion."

$ shayaMenuCount = 0
$ shayaJezeraTrust = False
$ shayaJezeraTraining = False
$ shayaVeilStrange = False
$ shayaBodyPerfection = False
$ shayaAppearanceChange = False
$ shayaDebut = False

label shayaEvidenceMenu:

menu:
    "Jezeras trust in her." if shayaJezeraTrust == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaMenuCount += 1
        $ shayaJezeraTrust = True
        ro "Jezera seems to trust you, and thats very unusual in and of itself. She barely trusts her own {i}brother{/i}. This was what first drew my interest in you."
        if shayaClue2:
            ro "On the first day we met, She went so far as to tell me that youre the one person she considers trustworthy beyond doubt. An incredibly strong statement of support."
            "She waved her free hand dismissively."
            sha "Surely the cause of your mistrust isnt that a woman is close to her childhood friend?"
            ro "Jezera doesnt trust anyone. Certainly not her other childhood friends. So... why does she trust you?"
        if shayaClue4:
            ro "Though, the way you continue to portray your relation with her thats not quite true, is it? Itd be more apt to call you lovers in private."
            ro "Or perhaps a Mistress and her Slave."
            ro "She has her talons in you pretty deep, doesnt she?"
            "Her eyebrows narrowed slightly."
            sha "A bold thing for a man to make claims about what goes on in private between two people whom he has not seen alone together. One must wonder the {i}source{/i} of such a claim."
            ro "One must."
        ro "Youve certainly gone pretty far out of your way for her sake. Done things no ordinary person would do for her. Probably some that common standards would call evil."
        ro "Is it so strange for me to think that shed have tested your loyalty somehow? And that the result of the test was a solidification of her trust in you?"
        ro "But, thats just the context."
        jump shayaEvidenceMenu

    "Jezeras role in her training." if shayaJezeraTraining == False and shayaClue3 == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaMenuCount += 1
        $ shayaJezeraTraining = True
        ro "Theres the matter of your training as a courtesan. If I did my due diligence correctly, you were trained at the {i}Empress of Waters{/i} brothel in Qerazel."
        if shayaClue1:
            ro "The very building were sitting in is a testament to your training. Jezera designed it as an {i}identical{/i} replica of the original building."
        "Shaya took another, careful sip from her drink."
        sha "A fact that I have done nothing to hide."
        ro "Indeed, but I also know how you ended up there. Jezera, whod been your friend at the time, had arranged it."
        ro "She convinced you to start, she got the assent of the madame. She even paid out of pocket for your training."
        if shayaClue5:
            ro "Though, you didnt much like your training, did you? You dont show much hesitation now, but there was a period where you were half being forced into it, werent you?"
            sha "Where did you get that silly notion?"
            ro "The way you talked about your apprenticeship; when we were discussing that training song you used. It sounded quite traumatic. "
            sha "You assume much."
            ro "Maybe, but if the methods that were employed on you are half as serious as those you use here... it must have been a trying experience."
        sha "This is all a fascinating stroll through my past. But to what end?"
        ro "Not much. Simply there was a period of your life when Jezera was {i}very{/i} invested in shaping you for her own aims."
        if shayaClue5:
            ro "...And you werent always entirely a willing participant."
        ro "Its almost enough to make me wonder if you were the one who wanted to be a courtesan in the first place."
        jump shayaEvidenceMenu

    "The strangeness of the veil." if shayaVeilStrange == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaMenuCount += 1
        $ shayaVeilStrange = True
        ro "Of course, there is the veil. Its quite a fascinating touch. It gives you an air of mystique; makes you hard to read. I can see why you like it, as an accessory."
        ro "But, you dont take it off, even in a situation that would warrant it. Youre pretty dedicated to not showing your face."
        ro "Im sure most men think youre hiding something under there. Some kind of scar or imperfection? Perhaps youre hiding features that might be recognized in some way."
        if shayaClue4:
            ro "But, that certainly isnt true. I happen to know someone who caught a glimpse of you without the veil. And they told me that youre just as beautiful with the veil gone."
            ro "If thats the case, why would you still keep your appearance hidden? A beautiful face would actually help you draw in customers."
            "Perhaps unconsciously, her palm went to her cheek. The delicate tips of her fingers pressed gently against the soft material of the veil. "
            sha "{i}If{/i} thats the case, either Ive been more lax than Ive intended. Or perhaps this spy of yours is a liar or was prone to exaggeration? Do you truly believe they would tell you the truth?"
            "Rowans eyes narrowed on her."
            ro "With my life."
            ro "Still, I find it fascinating that Jezera is the only one you would purposefully show your face to. "
            "Shaya responded with a very atypical dismissive snort."
            sha "Some mystery. I love {i}Jezeraaca{/i} as a sister."
            ro "Most people dont sleep with their sisters."
        if shayaClue11:
            ro "I, of course, wondered if it was just a custom among whores in the Empire. Or perhaps in the particular brothel where you were trained."
            ro "But, no one I spoke to knew anything about such a tradition in Qerazel. Your refusal to show your face is as strange to them as it is to me."
            "She sighed."
            sha "I could have told you that myself, my friend. Still, what does any of this prove?"
        ro "I think that the veil is there to hide a particular discomfort. Its not a general or traditional object."
        ro "Youre hiding something. Something you dont feel totally comfortable with. And youre hiding it from {i}everyone{/i}."
        if shayaClue16:
            ro "In fact, youre so uncomfortable, you might even dislike mirrors because of what they show."
        jump shayaEvidenceMenu

    "Her bodily perfection." if shayaBodyPerfection == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaMenuCount += 1
        $ shayaBodyPerfection = True
        ro "Theres another matter that drew my thinking in this direction."
        ro "At the party, you told Magistors Lirio about a boating accident that left you with a scar on your back. Afterwards, I asked you about the truth of the story. You claimed you hadnt made it up."
        "She squinted him with lidded eyes."
        sha "Did I? I barely recall."
        ro "You did. But the scar isnt there, is it Shaya? That night, I looked for it."
        ro "So either you were lying to me at the time, or it had once been there, but is now gone somehow."
        sha "Surely then, by your logic, I must have been lying."
        ro "And yet its more than that."
        ro "You dont have a single scar, do you? For that matter, not even freckles or birthmarks."
        ro "Your body lacks imperfections. Anything you might have picked up from day to day living. No pox marks, nothing from childhood."
        if shayaClue16:
            ro "No wonder youre so confident you can prepare for performances with only a slight hint of makeup. Theres nothing to cover."
        sha "Surely this delightful investigation wasnt just an excuse to compliment my appearance? Although, it is appreciated."
        ro "Its not natural. Some things, you can hide with makeup and good care. But, its almost as if your body is only a few years old."
        "That earned Rowan another laugh from his hostess."
        sha "Your most outlandish accusation yet."
        ro "Not so outlandish when speaking to the closest confidant to one of the most powerful mages I know."
        if shayaClue10:
            ro "A woman who has herself admitted to being used as Jezeras magic guinea pig in her youth."
        if shayaClue12:
            ro "And whatever the cause, it cant have been a simple spell either."
            ro "Im no expert on magic nonsense myself, but I know enough to realize that the kind of power youd need to make a change like that would be a complex and dangerous force to dabble with."
            ro "It must have been a very intense and invasive process."
        ro "Itd be pretty stupid of me not to draw the straight line from that towards the veil you wear, dont you think?"
        sha "..."
        "For once, she didnt have an immediate retort. Rowan caught on to the hesitation immediately."
        jump shayaEvidenceMenu

    "A change in appearance" if shayaAppearanceChange == False and (shayaClue8 or shayaClue9):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaMenuCount += 1
        $ shayaAppearanceChange = True
        ro "But, why would Jezera have changed to your appearance? It seems drastic, but the motive is obvious."
        ro "And some things Ive picked up suggest you had a major makeover at some point."
        if shayaClue13:
            ro "Qerazel is very concerned with matters of that sort, no? Ive heard that the nobility there prize beauty above all else. Someone who wanted to advance there has good reason to pay close attention to their looks."
        if shayaClue8:
            ro "Consider what you told me about your family. I remember what you said about your family, that they would not even recognize you if they saw you. You meant it {i}literally{/i}, didnt you?"
            sha "Must you nitpick every word I spoke to you prior?"
            ro "What can I say? Youve done a good job getting my attention."
        jump shayaEvidenceMenu

    "Her debut." if shayaDebut == False and (shayaClue9 or shayaClue17):
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaMenuCount += 1
        $ shayaDebut = True
        ro "Theres another incident thats drawn my interest. At several points, I heard talk of your debut as a courtesan. I think that event was important."
        sha "My debut? What do you know of that?"
        if shayaClue9:
            ro "You told me about it yourself, remember? During my visit over tea time."
            "She retreated from him slightly and reached for her goblet for another drink."
            sha "Ah. I had forgotten."
        else:
            ro "Just what I heard from gossip during the party. You really should have known better than to just let me wander around talking to your customers."
            sha "Evidently."
        sha "So?"
        ro "Just that, if the other conclusions Ive drawn are true, then theres a connection. Whenever this change to you happened, it probably happened just beforehand."
        ro "Your debut is an important event for your marketability as a courtesan in Qerazel. One where appearance matters most."
        if shayaClue9:
            ro "Jezera was involved in the process. You said so yourself. She must have been very invested in making sure it went well."
        if shayaClue17:
            ro "But, theres something about the event itself that was very unusual."
            ro "Most debuts normally happen for a courtesan with years of training and reputation already developed. But, you had your start with nothing. As if you just {i}appeared{/i} out of nowhere."
            if shayaClue15:
                ro "Your records certainly bear that out. How many clients did you have more than three years ago? I saw almost none."
                sha "Ah, so youve snooped through my client records as well? A bold admission. A more spiteful woman might find that upsetting."
                ro "Youre a spymistress arent you? Isnt subterfuge part of the job?"
                "Shaya rolled her eyes."
        sha "This proves even less than your other wild conjectures."
        jump shayaEvidenceMenu

    "That's all." if shayaMenuCount > 3:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass

"Shaya had let him go on, with only the occasional retort in between. But, now it was time for him to get to the point."

ro "My picture of the specifics is incomplete. But, this is what I {i}do{/i} know."
ro "Youre loyal to Jezera. {i}Very loyal{/i}, to the point youd do anything for her. Jezera, being Jezera, saw this as an opportunity. Why let the blind loyalty of a subordinate go to waste?"
ro "So she did something to you. And when it was done, you were the ideal agent. Beautiful, seductive, manipulative."

if shayaClue12:
    ro "Whatever she did to you, or made you do, it left your body different from how it had been before. Changed."

if (shayaClue8 or shayaClue9) and shayaClue12 == False:
    ro "And when it was done, you were someone else"

ro "And whatever this change was, it is connected to why you never remove your veil. "

"When Rowan finished his pronouncement he studied the reaction of his counterpart. Shaya merely watched Rowan in silence. The silent pause filled the entire room, leaving the two to simply look into each others eyes."
"So much of Shayas thoughts were always hidden behind the veil. Like a wall erected between her and others."
"Then, Shaya began to speak. Her words came out with the odd pause, punctuated by her soft speaking tone. It was even softer than usual. Guarded perhaps?"

sha "-And you believe this tale is truly more plausible than the simple truth that I am a private woman when it comes to intimacy with clients?"

ro "Look around you, Shaya. In this castle, the strange is the mundane."

"She placed her goblet of wine down on the table and straightened up to a proper sitting position. For the first time, their pose mirrored each other."

sha "What if I told you that your mind has wandered in the wrong direction entirely? That perhaps there is a true reason I wear the veil."
sha "...And the reason is that Im someone {i}quite rightfully{/i} in fear of being recognized."
sha "What if, one day, sweet {i}Jezeraca{/i} approached a girl whom she had no business befriending? Someone {i}important{/i}. And from that day onward, that girl devoted herself in service to her new blood sister. "
sha "But, every day since then she must hide her identity, lest word of who she was get to the wrong people. Perhaps even her family."

"Rowan studied her closely. The notion would be plausible, in theory, yet something didnt sit right about it."

ro "Id wonder, then, why this girl doesnt take her veil off when shes alone with me. If its a matter of security, then there would be no issue at all. After all, this woman and I would both be on the same side."

sha "..."
sha "Perhaps this woman might wonder if we {i}truly{/i} are on the same side."

"Another silence overcame the room. Shaya stared at Rowan. Rowan stared at Shaya. "
"Was what she had said true? It wouldnt be out of character for Jezera to bring along a noble girl or some other girl of high standing. And such a rationale might explain all the secrecy about her"

if shayaClue12:
    "Rowan frowned. No, that couldnt be the case. After all, it didnt address the matter of the scar or lack thereof. What was the nature of her near-supernatural beauty? Simply being someone important wouldnt explain that."

"But, as Rowan considered the matter, Shaya suddenly rose to her feet and gave him a curt bow. Compared to her normal, flowing body language, it was almost rude."

sha "Please be so kind as to excuse me for a moment, Rowan. I had expected our session to be well under way by now, so this conversation is testing slightly."
sha "Once I freshen up, I will gladly return to continue to reassure you."

ro "Of cours-"

hide shaya with moveoutright

"But, Rowan didnt even have time to finish his reply before the woman was making for the door. Before he could fully process it, Rowan was left alone."

ro "Interesting."

"Two things struck Rowan immediately."
"The first was that her sudden departure meant he had evidently struck a nerve. If she felt compelled to leave so abruptly, then what hed said to her wasnt so absurd after all."
"The second was that she needed time to compose herself. That would not do."
"Rowan stood up out of his seat and started down the hallway after her. As it turned out, finding where shed gone didnt prove especially difficult."

show bg24 with sshake

"{b}SMASH{/b}"
"Rowan stopped at the entrance to the back dressing room. That was where the sound had come from."


show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"Shaya stood alone, surrounded by shards of glass. One of the tall mirrors that lined the walls of the dressing room lay half-shattered on the floor. She stood there, trembling at attention, arms at her sides as her chest rose and fell."

ro "Shaya..."

"Shaya turned to face him. There was something totally different about her eyes. Their usual serene calm had turned into an intense storm. They bore into him with something approaching hatred."

sha "Get out."

ro "I-"

sha "Do you not understand this is a dressing room, Rowan? Isnt there any type of privacy you know how to respect?"

"Rowan took a step backwards. Where had this come from? Hed seen brief flickers of emotion back during the conversation, but this was another matter entirely."
"Shaya went to an open chest, pulled out a handcarved string instrument, and flung it at him. It went sailing in a sharp arc through the air. Rowan easily ducked out of the way. The instrument shattered against another of the mirrors and clattered to the floor, leaving a crack behind it."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Shaya. Stop. This isnt like you."

sha "Is it, Rowan? {i}Is it{/i}?"

"He took a step closer. She hunched her back and raised her arms to defend himself. But, he didnt draw any closer. The question of whether Shaya could fight was a mystery that he had not yet properly answered."

ro "Shaya. {i}Stop{/i}."

sha "I-I said-"

ro "Stop now."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    ro "Look, I understand youre upset. I probably would be too in this situation. But, youre not going to suddenly disprove my theories by breaking your changing room. So how about we just talk about this? You and me."
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Do you really think youre going to make me forget everything I learned by throwing a childish tantrum? Frankly, Im disappointed in you. Stop and think for a second."

sha "..."

"From the corner of her eye, she looked into a segment of the destroyed mirror. Its jagged edges there was a reflection of her, showing her at her most erratic. Her breath rose and fell."

sha "Fine."

"She settled backwards against the mirror. But, her pose was unlike any hed seen her adopt. Arms crossed over her bosom and one leg over the other. It screamed defiance. She had closed herself off."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I have to admit, you caught me by surprise there. That outburst was totally unlike you. I thought you were a calm person."

sha "You have a great deal of thoughts about me. Not all are true. I am - normally - a {i}controlled{/i} person. But I have never been a calm person."
sha "..."

"She brought two fingers to a wide crack in the mirror and traced it along its course. Her eyes followed the polished nails as they slid down along the edges."

sha "Not everything you suggested before was correct"

ro "Hmmmm?"

show shaya neutral at center with moveinright
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft

if shayaClue7:
    sha "Mistress Jezera didnt order me to seduce you. Ive reported your actions to her, as always, but I refrained from mentioning my full role."
    show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
    ro "What-"
    "She turned her head from him, so that their eyes couldnt meet."
    sha "I decided to bring you to my bed of my own initiative. You stood out as particularly important from the moment of my arrival. So I immediately set to work on a plan to expand my influence with you."
    sha "When I visited you that night in secret, Mistress was unaware of my actions. The evidence had come to me from some of my girls who provide me with regular intelligence reports."
    sha "Afterwards, I had gone to Mistress and pretended to have been unaware of what youd done. When she asked for my suggestion for a reward, I was the one to propose unrestricted access to my services."
    "She turned her face back to him. Her eyes blazed with a fire hed never seen from her. Pride. Surety. All things shed seemed to lack in the past."
    sha "You presume to understand our relationship, but you are as ignorant as a child."
    sha "Mistress doesnt need to order me to seduce you. If it will make her happy, I will do it of my own will. Without a second thought."
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Rowan took a step back. The bluntness of her words had an impact all on their own. For all of the time and effort hed put into considering Shaya as a puzzle, had he ever truly seen her as a force onto herself?"
    sha "Now. You want to know about my face, yes? I will tell you about my face."

sha "To start with, you should know that what Ive told you in the past is true. I merely decided there were certain details that were not for you. I really was born to middle-class merchants. I really was in a group of girls of a similar background. And Jezera really did join us."

"She glanced wistfully into the mirror, as if searching for something that wasnt really there."

sha "There was Ismena, the fashionable one. There was Aysun, the pretty one. There was Makbule, the one who always knew the right thing to say to boys."
sha "And then there was me."
sha "To my face they said I was the clever one. But, I always knew the truth. I was the ugly one. Or at least, ugly by their standards."

"Rowan tilted his head slightly."

ro "That drastic?"

sha "Your little theory would not make much sense had I already been beautiful, no?"
sha "Our dynamic changed when Mistress joined. To us, it was like living in the dark and seeing the sun for the first time. We all loved her. We all worshipped her. Within weeks of joining, there was no dispute that she was our leader."

"Her voice took on a tone hed never heard from her when she spoke about Jezera. It was loving and reverent. It reminded him most of the way that the high priests spoke of Solansia herself."

sha "But, the others could not see her radiance the way I could. They were always competing. Always seeking their own advantage. And as much as they wished to serve Mistress Jezera, they also wished to use her."
sha "Over time they began to drift away. They had ambitions of their own. Mistress remains in contact with Ismena and Makbule. They remain her agents. But, they have their own lives."
sha "But not me. I told Mistress that I would always serve her. That I would be whoever she wanted me to be. {i}Whatever{/i} she wanted me to be."

ro "So she wanted you to be a whore. But, it didn't turn out well, did it?"

"She sighed."

sha "We were young. We didnt understand what a truly merciless environment elite brothels are."
sha "I failed her. I could grasp the lessons. But everything was limited by my appearance."
sha "There are things one can learn to give themselves an advantage. How to dress, how to wear makeup, how to do your hair. But, one cannot make the highest quality art without the highest quality materials."
sha "So, Jezera showed me a way to change that."

"Shaya paused to catch her words. She turned from the mirror back to Rowan."

sha "The following is a secret of the highest order. Not merely the truth of the matter, but also that we are aware of it. Were you not already Jezeras agent, even telling you this would be unthinkable."

"He ran a hand through his hair. A promise to Shaya to keep a secret carried with it more potential dangers than hed have liked. But, at the moment, there wasnt a good alternative."

ro "I understand."

"Rowan gave her a reassuring nod."

sha "Perhaps you have heard that the High Lords of Qerazel are renowned for their bodily perfection? "
sha "They would have their subjects believe that it is their superior blood. That they are a higher race, and that this radiance descends through their generations. Perhaps they even imply that Solansia herself had blessed them with her special favour."
sha "Lies. What they hoard for themselves and keep closely secret is magic."


scene cg1001 with fade
show shaya neutral behind cg1001
pause 3

sha "Beneath Qerazel is a vast reservoir in a secret underground labyrinth. Its so large it could be called a small lake. I am unsure of the origin, but it must have existed since Rakshan times. And from the waters there is a great white mist that wafts across the chambers."
sha "On the walls there were...it is hard to describe. Jezera called them magic runes. But, they were golden and they lined the exterior like a vast ring."
sha "Those who descend into it are changed. There is a picture of themselves in their head, and they emerge to match it. "

scene bg24 with fade
show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
show shaya neutral at center with dissolve







"Rowan shifted uncomfortably in place. Learning that Jezera was dabbling in dangerous chaos magic would hardly have shifted his worldview. But, the idea that it was the Solansian Elites doing it..."

if aboutTransSeen:
    ro "Wait- A picture of themselves in their head..."
    ro "How much do you know about Nasim and his project?"
    sha "Enough to understand the intent behind your question. Your thought has been the same as mine. Ive ensured hes under proper surveillance to determine if there are indeed similarities."
    sha "But in terms of the magical arts, my only knowledge is what Jezera has taught me. I am afraid that his work is simply beyond me."
    if castle.buildings["nasim_chamber"].lvl > 0:
        "A lake extolling mist surrounded in golden runesThe similarities to Nasims chamber were limited, but the principle sounded almost the same."
        "But the castles resident dark wizard was clear on the chambers ties to Kharos and his chaos magic. Just what on earth was the Qerazel nobility doing?!"
    else:
        "More questions Perhaps once they excavate the chamber in the castles lower levels, theyll understand more. This all couldnt be a coincidence. "
elif aboutTransSeen == False and castle.buildings["nasim_chamber"].lvl > 0:
    "A chamber capable of changing the human body Why did it sound so unnervingly similar to what Nasim had him uncover in the castles lower levels? "
ro "Continue please..."


scene cg1002 with fade
show shaya neutral behind cg10012
pause 3

sha "Its unlikely I shall forget that night. We slipped past the guards of the external entrance and through the tunnels. How Mistress learned of this entrance, or even the labyrinth itself, I cannot speak to."
sha "I remember being told how I should picture myself. Jezera had meticulously composed for me the perfect form. One whom men would lose every coin they had to spend time with. With her guidance in mind, I descended into the waters."
sha "And when I emerged"

scene bg24 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

"Shaya brought a hand to her forehead and slowly dragged it down the length of her body, all the way to her feet. It was a mockery of a display gesture a hostess might engage in. Her voice raised to a sing-song tone."

sha "Am I to your liking, MLord?"
sha "Hehe."
sha "An interesting thing about the transformation: I had not fully considered what my speaking voice would be in this shape. "
sha "But, in my mind, I pictured myself as the perfect courtesan. It is as if the water itself knew what I would consider the voice of the perfect seductress to sound like."
sha "The process was more comprehensive than I could have imagined."

ro "Seems like Id pieced together most of the story."

"Rowan exhaled sharply. Hed come in reasonably confident about his interpretations. But, to have them vindicated, for the most part, was still a relief."

ro "That new body must have been quite a change for you? Did you resent Jezera for making you go through with it?"


show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve

"She shot him a dark glare. Her voice immediately went back lower."

sha "Never. And I never shall."
sha "A human body is but flesh and blood. I serve a higher purpose than such things. In this form, I have access to power and influence beyond what I could have {i}dreamed{/i} of in my youth."
sha "Yet, even that pales in comparison to knowing the service I can render her. Who would complain about being made perfect?"

"Rowan went silent now. That he had extracted so much already was a gift. But, perhaps one worth looking at critically. While her words rang true, there was still room for misdirection. Shaya seemed to be off her balance. But, she was still a practiced manipulator."

ro "Youre feeling a lot more talkative all of a sudden. What am I to make of that?"

"She crossed her arms over her chest."

sha "Do not confuse my being upset with turning stupid. You saw what you saw, and learned what you learned. "
sha "I could continue to lie and you would continue to not believe it. Or I could confess and confide. A risky choice, in some ways, but one with great potential upside."
sha "Is it not the common strategy of you military men to cut your losses in a dire situation?"

ro "And what losses would those be?"

sha "A position of friendship to one of the most important men in the castle. One that took months of work to foster."

if shayaClue7:
    ro "If you can be said to be friends with someone who was your mark."
    sha "And yet, in a sense, {i}I{/i} was your mark too. Were that not the case, we would be having a very different conversation right now, Rowan."

"She shrugged."

show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

sha "For whats it worth, Ive found myself forced to focus on far less appealing targets. Youre not a boring man, Rowan. Nor are you an ugly one. I was not suffering."

"She shot him a weak smile. Even in a situation such as this, her instinct remained to flirt. But she didn't have much of her confident aura. Indeed, for once, she seemed quite frail."
"A hush fell over the dressing room. Shaya's silence seemed driven by vulnerability. Rowan's by indecision."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "He was trying to learn about her, and through her learn about Jezera. But it wasn't like he wanted to hurt her."
else:

    "Rowan knew an opportunity when he saw one. And Shaya's present state definitely fit that bill. The question was how to capitalize on it."


scene cg1060 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg1060
show shaya happy behind cg1060
pause 3

"But, Shaya quickly drew her attention away from Rowan. It was the mirror that gained her interest. The mirror she stared into When she looked at herself, what did she see?"
"Rowan slowly approached Shaya from behind. Without saying a word, he wrapped one arm around her slender waist. The other he brushed against the side of her cheek. The courtesan sighed and leaned into the touch."

ro "Theres still one thing about your story that doesn't track for me. One part I don't think was true."

sha "Are you saying you don't believe me?"

ro "No, no. It's just when you said that you didn't mind the change."
ro "Yet, if youre so comfortable with your new form. Why the veil? Your face was made to be perfectly appealing to men, wasnt it?"

"Her eyes flickered between Rowan's reflection and her own."

sha "It was. My new face is...quite beautiful"
sha "When Jezera constructed how I would look afterwards, she had many ideas for what I could do with it to be more desirable."

"She murmured softly and placed a delicate hand on Rowan's arm. "

sha "But, the end result is...well, I admit that its the single aspect I struggle with the most"

ro "What do you dislike about it?"

sha "Dislike is the wrong word. Its just"

"She tilted her head softly away from him. It was the smallest of gaps that could be formed amidst such close contact."

sha "Mmr. You really are a demanding man. Havent you already made me speak of too many topics I had intended to remain silent about?"

"Rowan laughed for a moment. Then he got an evil glint in his eye."

ro "Oh I definitely have a demanding side. In fact..."
ro "But, if thats your answer, youre going to have to show it to me."

"She blinked."

ro "I want to see your face without the veil. If you've spoken so much about what's beneath. Now I have to see it for myself. "

sha "My face without the veil"

"For a moment, she paused. Within the narrow confines of his grasp, she swayed back and forth. Her hair brushed against his neck. Finally, she answered him in a quiet voice."

sha "If it will please you."

scene cg1061 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg1061
show shaya happy behind cg1061
pause 3

"Her hand went up to her face. With the quick undoing of two clasps, the thin piece of fabric went drifting to the ground."

ro "..."
ro "Youre beautiful."

"There was little doubt about it. Shayas face in the mirror was striking, with its inhumanly perfect proportions, pleasing olive complexion, and soft, slightly parted lips. In a way, it was almost too beautiful."
"Rowans hand slid along her cheek, for the first time touching it without any intermediaries. She sighed and leaned into the touch. Yet, her eyes darted away from her own reflection."

sha "...So you say"

"Slowly, her eyes worked their way back up until she could see herself. She leaned in ever so slightly, staring deeply into the face on the other side. Rowan felt a shiver go down her spine."

sha "You asked why I do not like it."

ro "I did."

sha "It is not that it is ugly. Or that I disagree with my mistress on its merits."
sha "It is simply that it is not me."
sha "Even years later, when I look into a mirror, the woman I see looking back at me is a stranger."

"Rowan brushed his thumb over her lips. They parted slightly to accommodate his touch. "

ro "And yet, its your own face."

"She sighed once more. Her head began to lean away again, but this time Rowan held her in place. This way, she wouldnt be able to escape her own reflection."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    ro "Look at it."
else:

    ro "You shouldnt look away, Shaya."

"The moment continued to linger. He felt her lean back into his arms. A motion he responded to by gripping her tighter. Of course, in the process, he felt her backside rubbing very close to his trousers."

sha "I thought you might like to know. You are the first man I've ever willingly allowed to see my face. The second person, in general, after {i}Jezeraca{/i}."
sha "In a way, its almost like being naked."
sha "Though, considering I disrobe around clients so frequently, this is more naked than if I had actually lost my clothes."

"She shivered softly, her cheek brushing up and down against his firm hand."

ro "Would you forgive me if I told you that I dont mind you being naked {i}in either{/i} way, with me."

"Suddenly, he felt a thud against his ribs. Shed elbowed him, albeit not especially hard."

sha "Men are all alike."

"Though, Rowan had little doubt how she meant it. Had she really been so perturbed by his joke, she wouldnt still have been pressing herself so close to his body."
"Rowan felt her breath starting to grow hotter. In fact, he could even see the spot of mirror directly closest to her mouth fog up slightly. So, he decided to make the next move."
"With the hand on her cheek, Rowan forced her face towards his. Her eyes and his met. From this vantage point, he could even see the little way she bit her lip. Funny, had she always done that when she was turned on?"
"It made him want to just lean down and kiss her. So he did."

sha "Mmm"

"But, the moment the kiss broke, he forced Shayas head back forwards. She softly yielded to his touch, letting him guide her body. As expected, when faced with the mirror again, her eyes trained back on her face."
"It left his other hand free to roam her body. He broke his grip on her waist to brush over her belly, her outer thigh, wherever he wished to feel. Shaya responded merely by leaning in wherever he touched."
"All of this was starting to make his own breath come out harder."

sha "Rowan"

"He broke contact with all but his hand holding her head in place. With the rest, he worked himself free of his belt and trousers. His cock rapidly stiffening from the sensation of pressing to her soft skin."
"Finally, Shaya took matters into her own hands. She worked herself free of her bra, followed in turn by the provocative skirt she wore. But, rather than stop there, she also went to her head piece and the multitudes of armbands she was never seen without."
"It seemed that this time, she was serious about being truly naked."

ro "Are you ready?"

"Shaya turned around within his grasp, wrapping her arms around his neck. Their faces pressed so close that their noses touched. His lips were so close to hears they could feel each breath, each pant, from the others lips."

scene cg1063 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg1063
show shaya happy behind cg1063
pause 3

"Then, she jumped into his arms. Her agile legs wrapped themselves around his waist. Rowan stepped forward, pushing her into the mirror behind them."
"Then, Rowan positioned his cock to her entrance. He found it warm and ready for him. There was no challenge slipping it into her. A long sigh slipped out. That too was something new. Hed never properly seen her moan before."
"This time there was little artifice of technique. No elaborate dances or acrobatics. It was merely a man face to face with a woman. A man pressing a woman to a mirror and fucking her senseless."
"At first, the roll of her hips and his forward thrusts were sloppy and sporadic. But the longer he fucked Shaya, the closer their timing got. It was not long before they were in sync. He would drive into her, and she would respond with a moment in turn."
"Their lips pressed together. Rowan invaded her mouth with his tongue just as frantically as his cock invaded her body. The shaking from their frantic liaison was strong enough that it invertebrates down her tongue, into his."
"Without warning, he spun around, driving into the mirror on the opposite side. There was a brief thud as her back hit the wall. But, moments later they were back in the process of furious movement. In the process, theyd overturned another chest and a small stool."
"One hand dug into his hair. The other clawed at his upper back. Rowan winced through the pain, barely even processing it. What was one more sensation amidst the others?"
"She pushed off from the wall, and they fell backwards to the floor. For a moment, Shaya was even on top. She took the opportunity to shift postures, rising to a riding position."
"But, the effort was premature. Rowan immediately shifted his weight, rolling her onto her back. From this position, he was able to press down, slamming the length of his cock as deep as he could. A moment later, her mouth contorted into a wide moan."
"For a moment, he caught sight of the second mirror. There too was a slight crack from the impact. Although, it was far less dramatic than the damage shed wrought during her earlier rage. Another changing stool lay overturned from their rolling about on the ground. "
"It wasnt as if the brothels madam was about to complain. She was too busy taking his cock. Her hips rolled frantically, and her body seemed to arch and dance beneath him."
"But, that small respite to look around left him with an idea."
"He suddenly pulled himself free from her. Cock strained against the open air, suddenly no longer receiving the constant stimulation. But, that would only be a temporary state of affairs."
"He grabbed Shaya, still sighing and moaning, from the floor and leg her back towards the wall. At first hesitant, his hand in her hair acted like a lead to draw her forward. She slowly began to crawl after him. "

sha "Wait. The mirror."

"Rowan aligned her in front of the mirror. Her face was so close that it nearly touched the surface. Every detail of it would stare back at her the entire time. She tried to squirm out of place, but his hands held her by the hips."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "The image was only broken up by a single crack running across the shattered panel. It split Rowan and Shayas forms in two."
    ro "Dont look away. Not for a second."
else:

    ro "I want you to look. For my sake."

scene cg1062 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg1062
show shaya happy behind cg1062
pause 3

"Slowly, and with little relish, she brought her face back to level. Her bangs hid one, but the other glanced shyly at her own form. All the while, Rowan settled behind her. He was still more than hard enough to resettle his cock between her legs."
"He let her wait in anticipation for a moment. Her own need was exemplified by the sensation of her juices dripping on him. A bodily plea for him to continue."
"So, Rowan slammed his cock back into Shaya. He held her hips in a strong grip, ensuring that her poor cunt would take every ounce of force."
"Her eyes widened in shock. That was followed by an uncontrolled moan breaking coming from her lips. They both saw every detail of her reaction clearly in the mirror. From her desperate glance to the swell of redness on her normally olive cheeks."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    ro "Dont look away."
    "His voice came out in a growl."
else:

    ro "Keep looking. I want you to keep looking."

"Suddenly, he felt her grow even tighter. Her body clamping down on his mast, as if trying to squeeze out everything inside. Her eyes lost focus, as if they were off in the middle distance."
"To further punctuate the point, he even felt warm liquid...her juices, running down the leg. Shed just cum, but she was still going."
"Still, the reaction of her body had its effect on Rowan. If before, his cock was straining, now it felt on the precipice of explosion. He dug his hand into her hips and used her body for every ounce of pleasure he could."
"All the while, growing closer...and closer...until"

ro "Shaya"

"By just a hair, he managed to pull out in time. Instead, a spurt of sticky cum shot into the air. Some of it landed on her back. The rest, however, left a huge stain on the mirror."
"Now, finally satisfied, they both settled down on the floor. Shayas hand left a smudge where shed placed it."

scene bg24 with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve

show shaya happy at midleft with dissolve

"And what a result their encounter had left in its wake. As Rowan and Shaya snuggled closer together on the floor, they were left in a swirl of broken mirrors, destroyed stools, overturned personal effects chests, cum puddles, and mirror stains."
"This point was further driven home once they had calmed enough to take back in their surroundings. Still panting, Shaya raised her hand to show Rowan the results of their session."


show shaya neutral at midright with dissolve

sha "Tsch. In the future, I really must be more careful."

"There was a nasty cut on the back of her palm, running much of its length. Instinctively, Rowan leaned down and kissed it."

ro "Perhaps it will leave a scar?"

"Just, then, Rowan heard approaching footsteps."



"Shaya scrambled over to her pile of discarded clothes. But, rather than make herself modest, she simply threw her veil back on."
"A moment later, the door opened and two of Shayas courtesans entered. But, they stopped in their tracks when they saw the utter devastation that remained of the changing room."

sha "Ahh, girls right on time. My guest and I were right about to vacate the room. Though, we may have made a slight mess. So, please be so kind as to go to the supply closet and retrieve a broom"
sha "...And a mop"
sha "And some bandages"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show shaya happy at midright with dissolve

"Once Rowan and his host were done recovering their wits and re-adorning their clothes, Shaya moved to escort him back to the entrance of the brothel."

sha "Will you still be returning to visit? I fear you might have fewer mysteries to uncover in future trips."

ro "I still have the reward, dont I? Free visits to the brothel in reward for my valuable contribution to the castle?"

"She bowed deeply."

sha "Then it appears I will be at your service for a long time to come"

"But, mid-bow shot a teasing glance upwards."

ro "...{i}Rowaca{/i}."

"Upon arriving at the exit, Rowan hesitated for a moment and turned around. Shaya had already begun to saunter back to her room. She had a comb in hand and was working the tangled strands of her hair."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "One last thing. Its something I noticed back in the changing room."

"She turned her head over her shoulder."

sha "Yes?"

ro "I think your discomfort with your new face gives you a lot of pain. But, what I really think hurts you is this."
ro "I think the fact that youre uncomfortable with it at all, hurts even worse. Because if you were really as perfect a slave for Jezera as you wish you were, you wouldnt be so negatively impacted by the choice she made for you. And I suspect you {i}really{/i} dont like thinking about that."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

"Shaya raised her eyebrow. But, by the time she could formulate a response, though, Rowan was already gone."

"{i}Shayas Story Will Continue in Act 2 of Seeds of Chaos{/i}."

$ shayaTruth = True
return





label jezeraNTRDetox:

scene bg23 with fade
show xzaratl happy at center with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve

$ alexiaXzaratlDomTraining = True

al "Xzaratl~~~"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve
show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve

al "Oh! Jezera, I- "

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

je "Is it such a surprise to see me visiting my fellow cubi servants? "

al "No, of course not- "

xz "But it might be surprising to find all of us still clothed. "
xz "I think dear Ulmira still hasnt found her panties after your last visit, Mistress. "


show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve

je "I did do a number on her, didnt I? "

show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

"The cubi mistress flashed Alexia a quick smile. Jezera was always on edge whenever Xzaratl and her inner circle was involved - but the cubi mistress seemed to know how to appease her - if only for a moment."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show xzaratl neutral at center with dissolve
show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve

je "Oh well, since youre already here Alexia, how about you help us with a matter most pressing. Tell me:"

show jezera happy at center with moveinright
show xzaratl neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

je "Red, or black?"

"Reaching into a nearby chest, Jezera brought out a pair of outfits, and held it for Alexia to see. "

al "Are these Bondage uniforms? "

"There was no mistaking the shiny material and leather straps. Far too skimpy to be anything but fetish outfits, the high heeled boots and tight corset gave them a rather aggressive feel. Alexia wouldnt be surprised to see a dominatrix in one."

je "Oh, no, no. Theyre maid uniforms, for some of Xzaratls succubi who agreed to serve me, and will from now on work as the castles senior maids. "
je "I thought they deserved suitable outfits, to commemorate their new promotion."

al "They appear to be missing frills. And aprons? "

je "It's a work in progress. But they do have a duster!"

xz "That would be a whip, Mistress."

je "Its for dirty people, not furniture. "


show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
show xzaratl happy at edgeright with dissolve

je "And Ill make sure your succubi will make plenty of use of it, Xzaratl. "
xz "Im sure theyll enjoy it a great deal, Mistress. They always had a thing for frilly dresses and bondage."

show jezera neutral at center with dissolve

je "And a hint of sensibility I dont usually see in your coven. Dont worry - theyll spread their wings wide under {i}my{/i} tutelage."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve

"Xzaratl bowed her head in deference. Alexia narrowed her eyes. Shouldnt she be at least a little angry at Jezera stealing her subordinates from under her? "

if alexiaJezObedient == False:
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Then she noticed the small smile Xzaratl was giving her. Perhaps this wasnt as big of a victory as Jezera thought it was? "

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Regardless, it didnt seem like she was going to oppose the idea, and that alone made the castle mistress happy."

show jezera happy at center with dissolve

"Then Jezera raised the two outfits again, looking at Alexia expectedly, and she remembered her earlier question- "






"She noticed Xzaratl pointing to the red one, and instantly followed along."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Maybe The red one?"
al "I think Xzaratls cubi would appreciate wearing your colours. "



je "Quite the idea. I like it. I like it {i}very{/i} much."


show jezera happy at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with moveinleft

"Pleased with herself, Jezera tossed the black one away, leaving it hanging over the open chest. She headed for the exit - but as she was about to leave, turned around to face them."

je "You know, I think Ill order them in bulk. There was this one cubi Sarases? I think shell like the heels."

xz "Ill make sure she is not otherwise preoccupied. I hope the two of you will have a pleasant time, Mistress."

je "Oh, we will. Ta ta! "

hide jezera with moveoutleft
show xzaratl happy at midright with moveinright

"Instantly, she had the other girl in a tight hug, kissing both of her cheeks. Alexia blushed slightly, and after a moment of hesitation, reciprocated."

xz "Alexia, how wonderful for you to visit! Can I help you in any way?"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "I- Shouldnt you be concerned about Whatever it is Jezera is scheming? "

xz "Hmm Should I now?"

"Xzaratl kept her smile wide, but seeing Alexias worried expression, it slowly faded away - to a small, enigmatic smirk. "

xz "Sweet Alexia, for bringing the three of us together - you, me and Rowan - I owe Jezzy a debt I cannot repay. If she wishes to recruit some members of my coven for her own goals, and they agree to it, I will not stop either."
xz "Many of these girls have served me faithfully for years, but I understand they have ambitions that cannot be realized whilst staying by my side. I knew one day they would want to leave."

al "Yes, but For Jezera, of all people?"

xz "If that is their choice, I cannot stop them."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

xz " But if they change their mind and wish to return at a later date, I will welcome them with a smile and open arms."

"Alexia blinked, then did it again, as she felt tears gather in her eyes. It was such an honest, almost maternal understanding. She didnt expect to find it anywhere in Castle Bloodmeen."

xz "-And a full month in chastity belts."

al "I think they wouldnt have it any other way."
al "Your cubi are lucky to have you, Xzaratl."

xz "Oh, Alexia, youre making me blush. Its no big deal."



show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

xz "I always offer love and unconditional support to those who are dear to me."

"Alexia nodded her head, feeling slightly lightheaded the sweet fragrance that always followed the cubi suddenly grew far more noticeable. They were {i}really{/i} lucky to have her "

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

xz "But enough about me. You came here for a reason, did you not?"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "Ah! Well, its, um"

show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "Ha A little embarrassing really. "
al "I thought we could Maybe Discuss what happened back then"
al "With the Whip? "

"The words barely made their way through Alexias lips. Truth be told, shes done some Slightly outrageous things in the last few months."
"But almost getting off to whipping her husband, after he came to her looking for penance, might be the one that took the cake."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Xzaratl?"

"She expected the demoness to say something, but the cubi mistress simply stared at her with an enigmatic smile. Hearing her confused voice, she took a step forward, and grabbed her by the hands."

xz "Yes, sweet Alexia?"

al "Arent you going to say anything?"

xz "Only after you tell me one more thing."
xz "Youre here because you want to feel that way again, yes? "

"She blushed, at a loss of words. To be confronted so directly!"

show xzaratl happy at center with moveinright
show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"And the demoness wasnt finished. She took another step forward, her thumbs gently massaging the back of her hands, and kept talking, her soothing voice as always helping Alexia relax."

xz "Recall that sensation, sweet Alexia. Remember how you felt back then."
xz "Remember how your whip struck Rowans body."



"{i}Remember how his pained gasps turned to moans of pleasure, how his body trembled with pleasure Remember how hard his cock grew with every strike, all from the sweet torture you delivered unto him...{/i}"



"{i}Remember the blazing desire in your veins The rush of blood Remember the sensation of power and control that took your body by storm {/i}"





xz "And tell me - do you want to feel that way again?"

menu:
    "Yes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass

"There was only one answer. Almost entranced, she found herself nodding along, breathing heavily as all the memories rushed into her mind again. It all felt so good "

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "But Rowan "

"She couldnt find the courage to finish. The fact she enjoyed herself this much"

show xzaratl happy at midright with moveoutright

al " I feel horrible Taking advantage of his request, and letting myself indulge in such desires. "
al "I cannot phantom asking him for something like that again."
al "Besides, Im not sure he would be interested. He was always the one taking the initiative in our relationship. Hero of men, and all."

xz "Its difficult to say no to a man of such renown."

al "Its the way he carries himself, you know? Like he always has the best solution to every problem, and everybody else could as well be running around with pants on their heads."

xz "All of that is true. But Alexia, my sweetest - you underestimate yourself."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

xz "You are the sun that parts Rowans darkness, his hope, his happiness, his reason to go on."
xz "He trusts you - and allows himself to be vulnerable around you in ways he could never be around another. "

al "You say so, but "

show xzaratl neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "I know Rowan. He will never relinquish control. Not in full."

xz "Perhaps not now. Perhaps not in the way you want him. But a journey starts with a singular step. Even if Rowan never stops being a hero - even if he never stops struggling and fighting - there are still things you can try."

show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve

xz "In the quiet of your bedroom, in the dark of the night When nobody is watching. Who says you shouldnt take on slightly different roles, than the ones they all know you by?"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "You make it sound so easy"

"She looked down, to the chest left by Jezera. She reached to pick up the black uniform - to once examine this bizarre, fetishistic costume."
"Its material felt slick and cold to the touch. Even if she wore something like this"

al " As if all it would take is to dress up, and ask him to kneel."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

"Unexpectedly, Xzaratl placed her hands over hers, and made her put the uniform down, shaking her head."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

xz "The cloth would not convince him. What I believe Rowan needs Is most of all, to hear you say what you want of him."
xz "If you want to take control... If you want Rowan to submit. If you want him to kneel, you must ask him to do so. Voice your desires Alexia. Have your heart reach his. Is that not what love is all about?"


show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
al "Do you think this will work?"
xz "It will. If you dread that you might be taking advantage of him Then all you need to do is make the experience unforgettable for him as well."

xz "I have something that will help. "

"From between her robes, Xzaratl took something out - a small trinket. A ring, Alexia realized. Dark-red and oddly shaped, with delicate, engraved runes. It shimmered in the flickering light of the sanctums torches."
"It looked too large to fit over her finger - then she realized that wasnt where it was intended to go."

if virilityTreatmentSex:
    "Has she seen it before?"

xz "Surprise him tonight. Ask him to strip before you. See him grow hard just from the sight of you, and the orders you give him."
xz "Then, slip it over his cock."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

"Xzaratl took her hand, and ran her fingertip over the rings surface. She felt a rush of energy through her body - and saw the runes sizzle with small, white flames that quickly died out. "

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

xz "It will increase his sensitivity threefold, and place his manhood in your complete control. He will experience ecstasy like no other - and find no release until you allow it."

al "Threefold... Do you want me to drive him insane with pleasure?"

xz "We only have one night before Rowan must depart again. If we had a full week, then maybe..."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"She couldnt say if Xzaratl was joking or not. The demoness now laid the ring in Alexias open palm - holding the back of her hand, as if helping Alexia bear the weight of it. "

show xzaratl happy at center with moveinright
show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"And using it as an excuse to wrap the remaining three hands around her body, hugging her close as she whispered in her ear."

xz "Do you not want to try it, Alexia? "


xz "You know how good it felt, making him submit with a whip. Do you not want to do the same with your hands and words alone?"

if virilityTreatmentSex:
    al "The ring "
    xz "Rowan wore it before, once, as its master. Back then Were you not pleased with the results, when he impregnated your pussy, time and time again?"
    "She drew a sharp breath. So {i}thats{/i} where she saw it!"
    if alexiaFuta:
        xz "And if you want, we can have you wear it later as well"

"Xzaratl kept whispering in her ear, stroking her body as the dizzying fragrance that always followed her made it difficult to focus on words alone."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve


"It was such a small thing. Could it really hold so much power over a man?"
" Did she want to know?"
"And did she want to use it on Rowan?"

menu:
    "Dominate Rowan with the rings help.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence += 2
        "She closed her fingers around the dark ring, taking in the sensation of its warmth seeping into her skin. Was just touching it having an effect on her as well?"
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al " How do we do it, Xzaratl?"
        xz "There is still some time till Rowan is done with his duties. Well present him with a nice little surprise once the sun sets."
        scene black with fade
        show xzaratl happy behind black
        xz "But if you do not mind, I do have some pointers to offer"
        jump detoxWithRowan

    "Refuse - you dont want to take advantage of Rowans vulnerable state." if alexiaJezObedient == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        show xzaratl neutral at midright with moveoutright
        "With a heavy heart, she gave the ring away."
        al "Im grateful for the offer, but "
        al "It still feels like taking advantage of that one moment of weakness he allowed himself in my company."
        al "I cant. Im sorry, Xzaratl. "
        show xzaratl happy at center with moveinright
        "The demoness hugged her close, planting a loving kiss on her forehead."
        show xzaratl happy at midright with moveoutright
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        xz "Why apologize? For loving a man so much youre willing to sacrifice your own desires for his sake?"
        xz "And people always praise Rowans nobility If only they knew what a golden heart his wife has."
        show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        "She seized her by the chin, and made her look up. The noise of the sanctum seemed to have faded into the background, so only Xzaratls eye and voice remained. "
        xz "Can you promise me that if I find a way that lets you indulge such fantasies without feeling like youre taking advantage of Rowan You will consider doing so?"
        "How many times has she found herself in this spot, Xzaratl holding her in her arms, teasing new pleasure for Rowan and her to enjoy? Even if this one crossed the lineIf there was a way to do it safely"
        al "Yes Of course"
        xz "That is all I ask of you. For you to be willing to experience new heights of pleasure with him... "
        scene black with fade
        show xzaratl happy behind black
        xz "And me."
        return

label detoxWithRowan:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"Stifling a yawn, Rowan headed back to his room. His work never seemed to end - but there was no helping it."

show rowan at edgeright with moveoutright

"Finally reaching the end of the corridor, he opened the door gently-"

scene bg9 with fade
show xzaratl happy at edgeright with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
show alexia white neutral at center with dissolve

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 5:
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    " And closed it behind him."
    ro "Continue. "
    "Once, he would be shocked to be greeted with such a display. But he learned to give the demoness the benefit of the doubt, so he waited to hear what she had to say."
    "But it wasnt Xzaratl who spoke up."
    show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "So I have your attention. Good. "
else:

    show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
    ro "I hope there is a good explanation for this, Xzaratl."
    show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "Would you not have me speak for myself, husband?"
    show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
    "He glanced at his wife - then glared again, twice as hard, at Xzaratl. Now he knew the succubus was scheming something - and has already managed to convince his wife to participate in it."
    al "Not everything is a ploy, Rowan. "

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Well do something different today. Something youll agree to, without knowing the full details of."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "And may I know why? "

al "Because its something that I want."

ro "Thats all the explanation youre going to give me?"

show alexia white concerned at center with dissolve

"She shifted her weight from one leg to another. He could see her whole body was tense. Before, he considered the possibility that maybe she was under the effect of some sort of spell - some compulsion that made her say the words."
"But he has seen this expression before. Whenever his wife had to breach a subject she knew he wouldnt approve of - but still felt the need to do so."

al "Because I want this. Because its important to me. And because youre the only man I want to do it with."

ro "I appreciate it, but Youre still dancing around the subject."

show alexia white neutral at center with dissolve
show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

ro " This is going to be a painful experience for me, is it not? "

xz "Perhaps a little - and perhaps a little scary too. Maybe improper, in the eyes of some."
xz "But all of it will be done for the sake of love."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

xz "All Alexia needs from you, Rowan, is for you to be gallant a little while longer. The rewards for doing so Might be greater than you can imagine. "

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 5:
    show rowan necklace aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Xzaratls one eye was almost glowing from excitement. She stayed behind, appearing strangely subdued. But her pleasant smile and soft words brought a strange sense of comfort. With her here, things could not go wrong."
else:

    show rowan necklace aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
    "Xzaratls one eye was almost glowing from excitement. She stayed behind, appearing strangely subdued. But her pleasant smile and soft words brought a strange sense of comfort. "

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Rowan, what Im about to do I think you will enjoy it very, very much."

"Alexias low, serious tone sent shivers down his spine, and not necessarily unpleasant ones. It wasnt often that she was this determined. If she was pouring all her heart and soul into this."
"Just what awaited him?"

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "Alexia, sweetheart"

al "Weve talked enough, dear."
al "Now - strip."

menu:
    "Obey.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
        $ change_relation('alexia', 10)
        $ alexiaDomCockringSex = True
        jump detoxXzaratlSex
    "Refuse - youre not going to let yourself be ordered around by your wife.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()

        show xzaratl neutral at edgeright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        "He didnt move one inch. And every second that went past, made it clear he had no intention of doing so."

        $ change_relation('alexia', -3)
        show alexia white concerned at center with dissolve
        "Slowly, his wife lost her confidence, fidgeting a little in her spot."
        al "Ah Hm"
        show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "Im sorry. I know this was important for you, but-"
        al "I know, I know. Just "
        show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "Maybe I shouldve worn the outfit after all? And use the whip, maybe"
        show rowan necklace aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
        "Rowan coughed, blushing ever so slightly. So that was what this was all about."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "A one-time thing, Im afraid. One I am grateful for, but- "
        al "I really was hoping it wouldnt be one, you know- "
        al "I mean, you were really into it-"
        ro "I know. I know. Look, its- its a little complicated."
        al "Oh yes, definitely- "
        al "But still- Really hoping we would repeat it. Not with the whip- at least it wasnt planned-"
        ro "Y-yeah, I did notice the absence of it."
        al "Unless you requested it?"
        ro "Maybe, but, really- It was a one-time thing Im afraid."
        ro "   Sorry."
        "   An uncomfortable silence befell them. Xzaratl coughed in the background, looking slightly embarrassed herself."
        menu:
            "No hard feelings. Invite Xzaratl over for tea.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Well then, now that we have that cleared."
                show xzaratl happy at edgeright with dissolve
                show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
                ro "Tea, Xzaratl?"
                show xzaratl happy at midleft with moveinright
                "Alexia buried her hands in her face, burning with embarrassment. Xzaratl hugged her close, cooing reassuringly."
                xz "Dont worry Well try to soften him up to the idea. Lets try again in a year."
                "Alexia nodded her head. Maybe a year from now she wont recall this humiliation."
                scene black with fade
                show xzaratl happy behind black
                xz "And yes, that would be lovely, Rowan."
                $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
                return
            "Ask Xzaratl to leave. This was awkward enough.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()

                ro "Xzaratl, if you would be so kind"
                xz "Of course. Im going."
                show xzaratl happy at midleft with moveinright
                "Alexia buried her hands in her face, burning with embarrassment. Xzaratl hugged her one last time, before leaving."
                xz "Dont worry Well try to soften him up to the idea. Lets try again in a year."
                hide xzaratl with moveoutleft
                "Alexia nodded her head, and watched her leave."
                scene black with fade
                "Maybe a year from now she will no longer recall this humiliation."
                return

label detoxXzaratlSex:

show rowan necklace aroused at edgeleft with dissolve

"The moment of hesitation seemed to stretch into infinity. Finally, slowly, as if his hands were made of lead, he reached for his pants and unbuckled his sword."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with moveinleft
show alexia white happy at midright with moveoutright

"Pieces of his armour followed. He made his way to the desk, and placed them at their usual place. Behind him, he could hear excited whispers. He glanced behind."
"Pressing her body against Alexia, Xzaratl had all four of her hands around his wife. Both giggled at something the demoness had said, and Alexia turned her attention to him again."



"Gone was the hint of nervousness. Her lips parted in a wicked smile. With his permission, she could truly enjoy herself."

show rowan necklace naked aroused at midleft with dissolve

"He was down to his pants by then."

al "So hesitant at first Now would you look at the sight."

"He knew what she was referring to - the prominent outline of his cock, clearly visible through his underwear. Blushing, he tried to keep what little remained of his dignity."

ro "When youre that forward about your desires-"

al "It makes you hard after all, doesnt it, dear? This domineering side of me~~~"
al "Xzaratl, I think my husband might be a bit of a pervert. "

xz "Do not be hard on him, sweet Alexia. What man could stay apathetic, when the love of his life teases such exquisite sexual torture to him?"

al " I havent teased anything yet. But I have every intention of doing so."

show alexia white happy at center with moveinright

"She approached him, and trailed her finger over the outline of his cock, still hidden by his underwear. He grabbed the edge of the desk, taking a sharp breath."

al "Remove your underwear, husband."

"He did as ordered - his cock sprung forth, straight into Alexias fingers. She brushed it lazily, admiring its hardness - then grabbed it firmly. He stifled a moan, and Alexia chuckled at his reaction."

al "I wasnt sure if youd agree. You keep surprising me, Rowan. "

menu:
    "It sounded like a pleasant idea ":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I mean, what man doesnt enjoy his lover being active in the bedroom?"
        "His halfhearted attempt at hiding his own excitement earned him a delighted laugh from his wife, who turned to Xzaratl with a wide smile."

        al "Looks like you were right after all. Thank you."
        "Xzaratl lowered her head again, this time in appreciation. With twinkles in her eyes, Alexia pressed her lips into his, locking them in a long, passionate kiss."
        al "Do not worry, my love. Youll get your wish."
    "You dont mind - and youre more than willing to do it for her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Id slay Kharos himself for you. How could I deny you something so simple?"

        ro "Not that its particularly unpleasant thus far"


        "She laughed, and her mask of dominance cracked for a moment, revealing a warm, loving smile. Her lips touched his again, in a short, chaste kiss."
        al "Its not meant to be unpleasant. Not entirely."

        al "Youll see soon enough. "

show alexia white neutral at midright with moveoutright
show rowan necklace naked neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Xzaratl - prepare him."

hide xzaratl
show xzaratl happy at midright with moveinright
show alexia white neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

xz "As you command."

"He saw the succubus reach into her clothes, taking out a long, black rope."

if alexiaWhipRowan:
    "Instantly, he recognized the enchanted whip from before. This time, when the cubi mistress ran her hands through it, the enchanted material started to grow thinner, and even longer. More suited for restraints."
else:

    "The cubi mistress ran her hands through, and he saw it grow thinner, and longer. More suited for restraints."

xz "Do not worry, gallant Rowan."

scene black with fade
show xzaratl happy behind black

xz "I have Ample experience."

"..."

scene bg9 with fade
show alexia white happy at center with dissolve

"Alexia played with the ring in her hand, as Xzaratl tied her husband to their bed. A black blindfold was placed over his eyes - and at Alexias own initiative, he was gagged with her own panties."
"She felt giddy. It was Easy. Almost too easy. Is that all it took? A little push?"
"Had this castle made them all slaves to their lust?"

hide alexia
show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia white happy at center with dissolve

xz "He is ready for you, Mistress."

al "No more  sweet Alexia?"

xz "It didnt seem proper, given the circumstances. Do you mind? "

al "Ha! No Not really. But a title like that Must be earned, doesnt it, dear husband?"

hide xzaratl with moveoutright
hide alexia with moveoutright


scene black with fade
show xzaratl happy behind black
show alexia white happy behind black

"Without hurry, she took her place by Rowans side. She trailed her hand up his leg, making him shiver as every inch took her closer to the part of his body that demanded her attention most."
"Standing proud, with a flared tip, his cock twitched like crazy. She wondered if the ring was even needed."
"Xzaratl must have thought so too, because before she took her own place by his side, she placed a red handkerchief in his right hand, and leaned over to run her fingers through his hair."

xz "Release this if the sensation proves too much."

al "Ha How considerate of you."

xz "This is all for his sake as well as yours, after all."


scene cg987 with fade
pause 2
show cg988 with dissolve
pause 2
show cg989 with dissolve
pause 2
show xzaratl happy behind cg987
show alexia white happy behind cg987
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg987

"With that, she joined her by Rowans other side, lowering her head demurely, as if awaiting orders. Everything was in its place. Everything was as it should be."
"And she would take her time enjoying herself."
"Alexia leaned over to blow at the tip of Rowans cock, then ran her fingers up it - from the base, to the top. Then again - from the flared, twitching tip, to the base, teasing the spot between his cock and his balls."
"Then again - this time, wrapping her fingers around it. Rowan moaned, his words muffled by her panties."

al "Still so hard ~~~ I guess getting tied up by Xzaratl was more of a turn-on than not?"

"Another muffled response, and the demoness by her side blushed at being praised. Grinning, she kept stroking his cock. A drop of precum formed at the top, and she wondered"

menu:
    "Tease him, then use his precum as lubricant.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "What a pleasant sight Dont mind if I make use of it, dear~~"
        "She scooped that lonely drop, and spread it across the taunt skin of his cock. She massaged the base of his cock gently, toyed with his balls - put to use every trick known to her."
        "More precum formed at the head. She scooped it again, admiring how it stretched between her fingers."
    "Have Xzaratl spit on his cock, then keep stroking.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Xzaratl I wouldnt want to be rough with his cock for {i}no{/i} reason... Would you mind giving me some lubrication here?"
        xz "As you wish, mistress."
        "The demoness leaned over his cock, and opened her mouth wide to extend her tongue. Alexia watched, wide-eyed, as saliva dripped from the tip of it, in obscenely copious amounts, coating both her hand and Rowans cock."
        al "Literally salivating at the sight of my husbands cock, Xzaratl? And in such a lewd way, no less"
        al "Not that I disapprove."
        "The corner of Xzaratls mouth twitched, as the demoness tried to smile while keeping her tongue extended. Alexia chuckled to herself, and decided to put that effort to good use."

"Running her hand up and down Rowans cock, it didnt take long for it to become slippery and wet, glistening in the evening light. She wondered how much more could her husband take - and judging by his pained groans, not much."

xz "I think its time, Mistress."

al "Oh, I agree ~~"

"Rowan couldnt see, couldnt even suspect what his wife had in store. He felt Alexias soft hand being taken away-"
"Suddenly, something cold snapped around the base of his cock."

ro "Mmmh?!"

"Said coldness swiftly gave way to unnatural warmth that filled his manhood, and he shivered as he suddenly felt his cock grow unexpectedly sensitive."
"His body became numb - every other sensation paled to the sudden pleasure that overtook his cock. He felt everything- every light breeze of air-"
"Delicate fingers wrapped around his cock again."
"He bucked his hips again, pushing into that soft, wonderful embrace. Ecstasy mounted in his balls, and he found himself chasing the ever-mounting release, moaning and drooling as he was just about to come-"
" And not being able to do so."

ro "Mmm-mmmh?!"

"Someone touched his face, and the blindfold was taken off his eyes. For the first time, he could see the source of his torment-"

if virilityTreatmentSex:
    "The black-red ring from before, once more wrapped around the base of his pulsating dick."
else:

    "A black-red ring, wrapped tightly around the base of his pulsating cock."

"But he could stare for only a moment, as Alexia ran her hand up and down his phallus, and he found his eyes rolling up, overtaken by pleasure. The sensation was incredible - both painful and intoxicating - and it didnt seem to abate one bit."

al "Ha... He might actually go crazy, Xzaratl."

xz "Not yet. Not from your hand alone, mistress."

al "Almost sounds like a challenge."

"Alexia grinned, still stroking Rowans cock, savouring how even the slightest of her touch made him trash in ecstasy."
"And most of all, enjoying how his fingers desperately clutched the handkerchief. More, more, more!, the simple act screamed at her."

al "Since you want it so badly.."


scene cg990 with fade
pause 2
show cg991 with dissolve
pause 2
show cg992 with dissolve
pause 2
show xzaratl happy behind cg992
show alexia white happy behind cg992
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg992

"She pushed herself up, climbing atop of him. Her outer lips brushed the tip of his cock - and she gasped at the pleasant tingle that spread across her body. Surprised, she traced a finger across her lower slits. It was dripping wet."

al " Wonderful. "

xz "I concur, Mistress."

"She almost forgot about the cubi mistress. With a knowing smile and flushed cheeks, Xzaratl took her place by the beds side, watching the situation unfold with glee."
"Alexia could see the demoness own cock peek from under the dark dress, waiting to be touched, and saw traces of her pussy juices trailing down Xzaratls inner thighs."
" And like an obedient little servant, Xzaratl kept all four of her hands placed behind her back, even though she was struggling to keep them from reaching for her privates."

al " Is there something you want to say, Xzaratl? Something you, maybe, want to ask permission for? "

"Alexia tilted her head, trying to sound casual, disinterested at the cubis lustful moans. But just that one moment of attention seemed to be more than enough for Xzaratl. The demoness beamed at her, delighted to no end."

xz "I would never dare to impose mistress ~~~ But if you would be so kind. Can I stroke my cock, as you ride your husbands? Can I finger my cunt, as his manhood parts yours?"

menu:
    "You have a better idea - have Rowan attend to her with his mouth.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence += 1
        al "And leave you out of the fun? No I dont think so."
        "She lowered her hips, and her outer lips once more brushed against the tip of her husbands cock. He shuddered in response. He couldnt refuse her now. She could ask anything of him."
        al "Rowan, dear"
        menu:
            "Rowan agrees to suck Xzaratls cock.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ xzaratlCockSucking = True
                $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
                al " I know how hard it is for you to just lay down and take it. Youre a man of action. Thats one of the things I love about you."
                al "So how about you show Xzaratls {i}cock{/i} some action for a change?"
                "He was nodding his head before he even realized it. His cock kept pulsating, begging for release. His balls felt like they were about to explode - hed do anything to cum!"
                al "There you go, Xzaratl. Enjoy yourself."
                xz "A-ah~~ Mistress Alexia~~!"

                scene black with fade
                show xzaratl happy behind black
                show alexia white happy behind black
                show rowan necklace naked aroused behind black
                "The cubi giggled with delight, and in a moment, Rowans vision was dominated by Xzaratl smiling visage. The demoness straddled his head, one hand grabbing him by the hair - another pulling at Alexias panties still stuck in his mouth."
                ro "G-ah! A-aaaa-mmm!"
                "He didnt get to call out Alexias name as Xzaratls cock was pushed into his mouth. Driven by desire, he started sucking without a thought, rolling his tongue around the tip, lust guiding his actions."
                xz "H-ha, Gallant Rowan! So enthusiastic! Youll make me cum in no time!"
                al "A-a, Id advise against that."
                jump detoxRidingHisCock
            "Rowan agrees to lick Xzaratls pussy.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ xzaratlPussyLicking = True
                $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
                al " I know how hard it is for you to just lay down and take it. Youre a man of action. Thats one of the things I love about you."
                al "So how about you show Xzaratls {i}pussy{/i} some action for a change?"
                "He was nodding his head before he even realized it. His cock kept pulsating, begging for release. His balls felt like they were about to explode - hed do anything to cum!"
                al "There you go, Xzaratl. Enjoy yourself."
                xz "A-ah~~ Mistress Alexia~~!"

                scene black with fade
                show xzaratl happy behind black
                show alexia white happy behind black
                show rowan necklace naked aroused behind black
                "The cubi giggled with delight, and in a moment, Rowans vision was dominated by Xzaratls cock. The demoness straddled his head, one hand grabbing him by the hair - another pulling at Alexias panties still stuck in his mouth."
                ro "G-ah! A-aaaa-mmm!"
                "He didnt get to call out Alexias name as Xzaratls wet slit was pushed into his mouth. Driven by desire, he started lapping at it without thought, parting them with tongue, drilling into it, lust guiding his actions. "
                xz "H-ha, Gallant Rowan! So enthusiastic! Youll make me cum in no time!"
                al "A-a, Id advise against that."
                jump detoxRidingHisCock
    "Permission granted - if she asks properly.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ detoxXzaratlSolo = True
        al "What a naughty succubus you are It makes me suspect this is what youve been after all along."
        xz "Not at all, mistress Alexia~~ "
        al "Hm Maybe if you ask properly"

        scene black with fade
        show xzaratl happy behind black
        show alexia white happy behind black
        show rowan necklace naked aroused behind black
        "Xzaratls knees hit the ground before she even finished talking, and the lust drunk succubus looked up to her, pleading as all four of her hands gripped the bedsheets."
        xz "Please, let me touch myself! Please let me pleasure myself as I watch you dominate your husband, Mistress Alexia!"
        "Alexia laughed in delight. How natural it felt, to have succubi begging at her feet!"
        al "If you really cant help it ~~~ Then fine, permission granted."
        xz "Thank you, mistress~~~! "
        al "Dont thank me yet-"
        jump detoxRidingHisCock

label detoxRidingHisCock:

al "If you climax before him, you have to leave. And Im never inviting you here again."

"Alexia rocked her hips slowly, rubbing her outer pussylips against Rowans erection. Xzaratl surprised, fearful moan was a most wonderful reaction, and she felt herself grin wickedly."

al "Youre a succubus, after all. What demon are you, if you arent able to control your own lust?"

if detoxXzaratlSolo:
    xz "A-aaah, a very happy one, Mistress!"
else:

    xz "A-aaah, ah- a- a very ha-aaa-aappy one, mistress!"

"She turned to look at her, and despite everything, Xzaratl looked almost proud at her. She wondered if she shouldnt have picked a harsher command after all"
"Rowan pushed his hips out, and the enlarged tip of his erect cock almost parted her outer lips."

al "A-ah! So impatient Maybe I should torture you some more"
al "Ah well~~~ This will be your punishment and reward in one. "

"Her own desires making themselves known, she waited no longer. She pushed her hips down, enveloping Rowans cock with her womanly lips-"
"And to Rowan himself, it was as if the gates of heaven had parted. Pleasure radiated through his whole body, making him let out a muffled moan."

if detoxXzaratlSolo:
    xz "A-ah His expression, mistress Hes loving it so much~~~"
else:

    xz "H-ha, your tongue is going crazy, R-rowan!"

"Gasping softly, Alexia took her time rolling her hips, taking his cock deep inside of her. She let herself enjoy the moment, for once seeing no reason to hurry."
"For once, she felt no sense of urgency. With Rowans cock in her complete control, she could take her time enjoying herself in full."
"Quickening and slowing her pace as she desired, unconcerned with anything and anyone else, she commenced her husbands wonderful torture"

al "Haaaa Haaa Ha-ah?!"

"Once more, desire overtook her, and another orgasm rocked her body. Like a wave, it started rising, and rising, until it swallowed her whole."

al "Haaaa Haaa..."

"Smiling contently, she opened her eyes, and took a moment to again appreciate the lovely sight that accompanied her through the evening."

if detoxXzaratlSolo:
    "Xzaratl still had her hand wrapped around her cock, pumping slowly as precum leaked to the floor, almost forming a small puddle by now."

elif xzaratlPussyLicking:
    "Xzaratl rolled her hips gently, enjoying her husbands attention, her hands fondling her own body. Alexia leaned to the side - and saw no splash of cum on the wall in front of them."
    "She was abiding by her orders. Good, good"
else:

    "Xzaratl rolled her hips gently, thrusting her cock into Rowans mouth, her hands fondling her own body. Alexia couldnt know if she didnt sneakily cum down her husband's throat But she had a suspicion the demoness wouldnt dare to risk it. "

"As for Rowan himself"
"His cock never softened, and as promised by Xzartl, found no release. Her hand reached for his balls, and she held them tenderly. They felt heavy to the touch, aching for release."

if alexiaFuta:
    "She knew how incredible a cock could feel If what Rowan was going through was even greater than that It must have been as Xzaratl promised - hell and heaven combined."
else:

    "She could only imagine what he was going through But if what Xzaratl told her was true, it must have been like hell and heaven combined. "

"And it was. The last few hours felt like an eternity to the man."
"His original reason for agreeing to this has been long gone, washed away by the neverending desire to finally find release. A hundred times, he was tempted to drop the handkerchief in his hand."
"And every time, he stopped himself, thinking, wondering- how good will it feel, if he just endures a {i}little while longer{/i}."
"In the end, his patience would be rewarded - it had to be!"

al "What a wonderful picture this is Rowan If keeping you on edge till the morning sun would let me immortalize it, I could do just that. "

if detoxXzaratlSolo:
    "He trashed in protest, making Xzaratl pull away in surprise. Alexia laughed, and gently squeezed his balls to calm him. "
else:

    "He trashed in protest, making Xzaratl squeal in surprise. Alexia laughed, and gently squeezed his balls to calm him."

al "Just kidding, dear. Youve been such a good boy, I would be a very cruel mistress to deny you know."
al "I know how much you want to cum - how much that aching balls yearn for release, how much your erect cock wishes to shower me in cum - inside and out."
al "But first"

menu:
    "Tell him he can climax only if he agrees to impregnate you." if alexiaPotionStolen and promisedFertilityTreatment == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 5)
        al "I want you to ask yourself Where would you rather come- into the cold, evening air, or "
        "-She rolled her hips, and pushed them down, taking his cock all the way inside of her-"
        al "Into my hot, wet pussy?"
        al "Do you not want to paint its walls white?"
        al "Do you not want to fill your wife with your cum, not caring about the consequences?"
        al "Do you not want to give me a baby?"
        "The unexpected words temporarily pulled him out of the lust-filled haze. For this topic to return, right here, right now-!"
        al "Dont worry about a thing, dear. You just have to hold that handkerchief, while I count down to one, and make you know pleasure like you never imagined."
        al "Its that easy Just relax and listen "
        al "Five"
        "-She picked up the pace, suddenly filled with newfound vigour-"
        al "Four..."
        "-Her pussy making lewd sploshing sounds, each time she thrust her hips down-"
        al "Three..."
        "-The sounds of Xzaratl exciting gasps reaching his ears-"
        al "Two..."
        menu:
            "Drop the handkerchief.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                " Rowan kept his eyes closed, as Alexia suddenly stopped her thrusting motions. Even the pleasant sensation in his cock couldnt stop the impending sense of doom."
                if detoxXzaratlSolo:
                    "Alexia was still processing the unexpected betrayal, when Xzaratl climbed the bed, and suddenly pressed his lips against hers, locking them in a passionate kiss."
                else:
                    "Alexia was still processing the unexpected betrayal, when Xzaratl suddenly leaned back and reached for her, pulling her in and locking their lips in a passionate kiss."
                xz "Do not be angered, Alexia. You will conceive. You will bear a dozen of Rowans children. This is but the first attempt of many."
                xz "Do not let a temporary setback ruin all youve accomplished tonight."
                "Her head felt dizzy, and all that outrage seemed to evaporate in an instant. Suddenly, she could no longer remember what was it that angered her so, and she simply dazed in agreement."
                al "Ha Youre right, Xzaratl "
                if detoxXzaratlSolo:
                    "The demoness sunk back to the floor, once more enveloping her cock with her hands- "
                else:
                    "The demoness pulled away, once more giving herself to Rowans loving tongue -"
                "Making Rowan wonder if his wife really was so easy to appease. But that thought quickly vanished, when Alexia resumed her thrusts once again."
                $ RowanXzaratlInfluence -= 2
                jump detoxCummingOutside
            "Hold it.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                al "One."
                jump detoxCummingInside


    "Give Xzaratl the privilege." if detoxXzaratlSolo == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 2
        $ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence += 1
        al "Xzaratl Since youve been so helpful "
        al "Ill let you decide when the two of you can cum ~~"
        xz "A-ah! Mistress! Youre too kind!"
        "Alexia chuckled, gently rocking her hips. Maybe she was But this was all thanks to Xzaratl. She deserved a little reward for it"
        "She expected the demoness to jump at the chance of finally finding release. But the demoness waited still, enjoying Rowans tongue, and cupping his face lovingly as they rushed towards climax."
        xz "Gallant Rowan Wonderful Rowan "
        "She whispered tenderly, her hands guiding him to look up into her eye. It seemed to shine in the dark of the room, drawing him in."
        xz "As we both reach ecstasy I want you to know-"
        xz "I love you. I want you to be happy. I will do everything to make you know joy."
        xz "Find true bliss in this moment."
        xz "Let us cum, Mistress."
        "Alexia grinned, and released the spell holding him."
        if promisedFertilityTreatment == False:
            jump detoxCummingOutside
        else:
            jump detoxCummingInside
    "He has to promise to try even more perverted stuff with her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.corruption += 10
        al "I want to know This doesnt end here"
        "She kept rocking her hips, suddenly finding in herself a new source of vigour. Thats right This was just the first night of many She needed to give him a proper send-off "
        al "We have so little time together I want to use it to the fullest! We dont know what will happen tomorrow, so"
        al "Lets do more~~ Messed up stuff like this, my love~~!!"
        "Drunk on ecstasy, she kept running her finger over the hard ring around Rowans cock. She knew it could do so much more than keep him on edge But Xzaratl made her promise not to take it too far~~"
        "Well, a little more {i}pleasure{/i} wouldnt hurt~~"
        ro "Mmmm~~!!!!!!!! "
        "Violent ecstasy shook Rowans body, making him arch his back. This wasnt- this shouldnt be- How could his cock feel even better?!"
        al "Well try even more perverted stuff together, alright?"
        if detoxXzaratlSolo:
            "He wanted to scream hell do anything, but with her panties still in his mouth-"
        elif xzaratlPussyLicking:
            "He wanted to scream hell do anything, but with Xzaratls cunt pressing against mouth-"
        else:
            "He wanted to scream hell do anything, but with Xzaratls cock still in his mouth-"
        al "Ah Right"
        al "Oh well~~~ Ill just have to hope I made enough of an impression, love."
        "And with that, she released the spell holding him."
        if promisedFertilityTreatment == False or abandondedPregnancyAspirations:
            jump detoxCummingOutside
        else:
            jump detoxCummingInside
    "Thank him for everything - he earned his release. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('alexia', 10)
        al "I want you to know That I love you."
        "Gently, she resumed rocking her hips."

        al "For you to agree To such a selfish desire of mine I love you so goddamn much!"
        al "I just hope This has been a pleasant distraction For you as well"
        "And with that, she released the spell holding him."
        if promisedFertilityTreatment == False or abandondedPregnancyAspirations:
            jump detoxCummingOutside
        else:
            jump detoxCummingInside


label detoxCummingInside:

"The white runes around the ring flared up and fizzled out, and suddenly, he was free again."
"Alexia pushed herself down, and he exploded inside of her, pouring immeasurable amounts of cum inside of her. Alexia gasped as she felt it spill out of her, barely able to handle the sheer volume of it."
"It was incredible - all too incredible. Rowan felt his eyes roll up, and he could swear he could see stars. All that pressure - all that tension - suddenly leaving him."
"Drained, and exhausted, he felt himself deflate-"

jump detoxConclusion


label detoxCummingOutside:

"The white runes around the ring flared up and fizzled out, and suddenly, he was free again."
"Alexia pulled herself off him, and he exploded all over her, showering her body and dress in milky white cum. The sensation was so incredibly intense, his eyes rolled up, and he could swear he could see stars."
"All that pressure - all that tension - suddenly leaving him. Drained, and exhausted, he felt himself deflate-"

jump detoxConclusion


label detoxConclusion:

if detoxXzaratlSolo:
    "Besides him, Xzaratl was finally free to reach her own orgasm. Jerking her cock frantically, she came on the floor, moaning without any sense of shame or reservation."
    "He smiled, just a little. Good. She deserved it too. "
    scene black with fade
    "It was the final thing that crossed his mind, as darkness took him."

elif xzaratlPussyLicking:
    "Only to be greeted by a spray of Xzaratls pussy juices, and the overbearing stench of cum, as she too climaxed, staining the wall in front of her."
    "He almost chuckled, giving her one last lick, as he thought how the hell were they going to explain that to the maids. "
    scene black with fade
    " And with that, darkness took him."
else:

    "Only to be rewarded with a cumshot of his own, as Xzaratl came inside his mouth, making him choke on her cum. With the last vestiges of his strength, he sucked it all down, wondering when would this madness end."
    scene black with fade
    ".. The answer proved to be now, as right after, exhaustion claimed his body, and darkness took him. "


scene cg31 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg31
show alexia necklace naked behind cg31
show xzaratl happy behind cg31
pause 3

". Once everything was over, Alexia found herself laying by her husbands side, running her fingers through his hair, watching him sleep. She couldnt remember when was the last time he looked so peaceful - she doubted the end of the world could wake him up right now."
"Behind her, Xzaratl was cleaning up the room. The demoness didnt say a word - didnt want to disrupt her peace of mind."

al " Do you think hell ever let this be a regular thing? "

xz "Perhaps. Who knows what the future holds? "
xz "I never thought Id set my foot in castle Bloodmeen. And yet here I am - helping the two most wonderful people in the world find happiness."

al "Fate can be a twisted thing."

xz "Indeed."

al "..."
al "I wouldnt mind If it was a regular thing."

"She heard the soft rustling of Xzaratls robes. The demoness grabbed her by the cheek, and gently turned her to look at her. "

xz "Sweet Alexia, you and Rowan are one of a kind. Like gems that shine different colours in sunlight and in the moonlight. Beautiful, unique - ever surprising."
xz "Gallant Rowan is a hero at heart. A part of him will always seek to take the initiative."
xz "But perhaps From time to time Another could come to light."

"The gentle hands stroked her face. Despite the role she played today It didnt feel bad to be cared for like this"

xz "And as long as you let me stay by your side. I will do everything to help you discover all those beautiful shades of yourself."

"Her red lips looked so inviting "

menu:
    "Kiss her.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence += 1
        "She pulled Xzaratl in, kissing her with passion. The cubi was surprised for only a moment, and quickly moved to reciprocate, hungrily tasting Alexias lips. "
        xz "Ill take that as a yes."
        al "Y-yeah..."
        "The demoness offered Alexia one last kiss on the forehead, then left her to rest. "
    "Nod your head.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        al "Y-yeah..."
        "She gave her a shy nod. The demoness offered Alexia one last kiss on the forehead, then left her to rest. "

scene black with fade

"...Leaving Alexia alone with memories of Rowans cock inside of her, and Xzaratl's sweet fragrance still filling the room."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:
    event('animals_of_experimental_natural', triggers="week_end", conditions=('rowan_draith_sex',), depends=('delf_dipping',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg25")
    event('surgical_procedure', triggers="week_end", depends=('animals_of_experimental_natural',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg25")
    event('the_cake', triggers="week_end", depends=('goblin_family_dinner',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg19")
    event('calm_before_the_storm', triggers="week_end", depends=('surgical_procedure',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg25")
    event('the_beast_rages_on', triggers="week_end", depends=('calm_before_the_storm',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg25")
    event('dungeon_delving', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 22',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg6")


label animals_of_experimental_natural:

$ experimentalNatureSeen = True

scene bg25 with fade

"Rowan had seen plenty in his time in battle: wounds disgusting enough to make his stomach lurch, severed limbs that had accumulated rot, the stench of piled corpses that had been left to swelter in the sun."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "Somehow, Draith's surgical experimentations reminded him of just that. It was almost nostalgic, in a dark humored sort of way. Except this time, the flesh was preserved in various jars--not all of them human."
else:

    "Somehow, Draith's surgical experimentations reminded him of just that. He felt as queasy as he had in the aftermath of battle, staring down at the decaying flesh and lifeless eyes. Except this time, the flesh was preserved in various jars--not all of them human."

"Rowan didn't dare touch any of the bottles-- with as many creatures as Draith collected in the jungle, he didn't want to risk letting any of them escape in his clumsy grip. Especially the venomous ones."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "And what's this one for?"

"Draith peered up from his notebook, its pages scrawled front to back with tiny black handwriting."
"It took Draith a moment to register what Rowan was referring to, but as soon as he understood, the dark elf perked up with excitement."

show draith happy at midright with dissolve

dra " That's the Limponome; it has eighteen {i}thousand{/i} sensors in those little antennas there. Most are used to help sense predators, but they use echolocation when they're underwater, too. They're one of the only insects in the world that can use echolocation."

"Draith tapped one slender finger against the cork stopper as if petting the strange creature itself."

dra "Do you see the little spout here?"

"Draith pointed to a tiny tube that stuck out from the Limponome's face-- it was so small that Rowan had to squint to see it."

dra "The spout is called a {i}vergorish{/i}; it connects to a venomous sac deep inside the Limponome's stomach. When threatened, the Limponome will spray out the venom toward its enemies."
dra "It's not much, but the venom itself is quite potent; just one spray could knock a full sized drider unconscious. If two sprayed their venom at the same time, you would be dead in a heartbeat!"

"He said it with such cheery demeanor that it took Rowan a moment to acknowledge the deadliness of his statement."

ro "And you caught this thing while we were in the rainforest?"

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "He was impressed; the creatures were so small that Rowan wouldn't have given them a second thought, if he'd even noticed them. Yet Draith somehow managed to not only identify it, but safely capture it as well. Such a skill was bound to be useful."
else:

    "The thought of crossing one of these deadly creatures in the wild sent a chill down his spine. They were so small that Rowan wouldn't have even noticed he disturbed it until it was too late."

dra "I caught a few of them, actually. They're tricky to subdue, but I was able to capture enough to breed them in their own little cage! Isn't that exciting? "
dra "It's lucky that I found them, too, considering their dwindling population"

"Draith returned to his work, mumbling to himself more about the creatures. Rowan turned back to the various bottles on display with a grimace."
"The Limponome was alive and skittering through the large bottle, its beady black eyes staring up at Rowan as if in plea for help. Rowan knew that Draith took every measure he could to assure the animals never suffered, but perhaps this creature didn't know that."

ro "What is your plan with the creatures exactly? I don't think you've gone over the entire process."

"Or if he had, Rowan couldn't keep up-- and there was no way he was going to be able to read through Draith's entire journal. Just deciphering that messy handwriting was a headache waiting to happen."
"Luckily for Rowan, Draith was more than excited to share his ideas."

dra "I'm glad you asked, sir. You see, the Khusti's armor is impenetrable, but they don't have much in the means of offense. I'm going to transfer the Limponome's venomous sac and the sensors for echolocation to the Khusti."

ro "How would the echolocation help the Khusti? Wouldn't you need more than one to test out that theory?"

dra "I'm hoping to perform the surgery on a few Khusti, assuming we can manage to capture another. "

"He glanced hopefully at Rowan, his sparkling eyes telling Rowan that he hoped there would be another adventure soon."

menu:
    "Assure him another trip will occur.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('draith', 2)
        ro "I'm sure we can make another trip sometime in the future. It may be a little far off, though"
        dra "Of course, of course! I'm only thinking aloud."
    "Shut the idea down.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('draith', -2)
        ro "I'd rather stick to us having that one adventure, actually. The jungle was more than enough for me."
        "Draith frowned, thumbing one of the tools in his hand."
        dra "Ah, is that so?"
        dra "Hm. No disrespect, of course, but it may be necessary."

dra "I won't know if the echolocation works until I have more than one completed after all, but if successful, our little beasts communicate wonderfully on land {i}and{/i} in the sea. I'll still need to find a creature to help expand lung capacity, though"

"Draith considered the complication briefly before jotting down another note in his book. The dark elf reviewed his notes with a frown."

dra "It won't be an easy surgery though, sir-- plenty can go wrong, and with some of these creatures being rarities, I worry about making any mistakes."

"It was understandable; there was always risk in surgery, Rowan had come to realize; it was always less precise than healing magic. But the experimentation of beasts seemed to be something else entirely, and Rowan could only imagine the added complications of crossing species."

ro "What will happen to the Limponome when you're done?"

dra "I'll likely attempt other experiments with it, but if it doesn't look like the little guy can handle it, I'll place him in his own tank to live out the rest of his days."

ro "Why not put him in with the others?"

dra "Oh, the Limponomes are quite cannibalistic; it's hard enough to get them to breed, but if they sense a weakness among each other, they'll hunt them down without a second thought."

ro "I see."

"Rowan leaned against the desk as Draith got to work, turning the Limponome's bottle this way and that to get a good angle as he drew a surgical mockup in his book."

menu:
    "Admire Draith's Appearance.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ draithAdmired = "appearance"
        "Rowan watched him, admiring how the dark elf's lithe body stretched and moved-- the slight swing of his hips and the curvature of his ass when he bent down to pick up a fallen bottle."
    "Admire Draith's work ethic.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ draithAdmired = "ethic"
        "Rowan watched him, impressed with how the beastmaster focused intently on his project without distraction."
        "The preparation was fascinating; so many tools, so many bottles, all lined up carefully in the order Draith wanted them to go. Even amidst the mess of the breeding pits, there was order and precision."


"He really should be getting back to work, but vague excuses filled Rowan's mind as he found more reason to watch the beastmaster prepare for surgery."
show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with dissolve

os "Draf."

dra "Yes, Sarod?"

"The orc held up a large wooden crate in his green arms. Something scratched and growled inside, rattling the crate against his chest, but Sarod didn't so much as flinch. Rowan eyed the box curiously."

os "F'ryou. Got out, found it wand'rin' the halls. Was gun kill it, but the lady said I gotta return it."

"Sarod scowled, clearly irritated at the lack of bloodshed. Draith felt differently, practically sighing in relief."

dra "Obviously you shouldn't kill it! What lady stopped you? I have to give her some credit, it's not easy to do"

dra "Draith cast a sidelong glare toward Sarod, but if the orc noticed Draith's hostility, he didn't show it. This obviously wasn't the first time Draith had some unfortunate run-ins with the orcs."

if get_actor_job('alexia')=='breeding':
    os "The cleanin' lady."
    dra "Oh Alexia, you darling. If it wasn't for her, I'm sure the whole lot of you would've slaughtered these poor creatures by now."
    "Sarod glanced at one of the cages as if he wanted to do just that. Draith glared at him."
else:

    os "Some red-hair lady. Like him."
    "Sarod jabbed a finger toward Rowan. Draith regarded the orc curiously but shrugged."
    dra "Whoever she is, give her my thanks. You lot are the real beasts around here"
    "Draith wrinkled his nose in contempt."

if draithAdmired == "appearance":
    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        "Rowan felt a flicker of surprise pass through him at the mention of his wife. In his time with the beastmaster, he found himself thinking of his wife less and less."
        "He shrugged off the thought. In truth, he preferred not to think of her when he was visiting the dark elf."
    else:
        "Rowan felt a twist in his stomach at the mention of his wife. His wife, whom he was supposed to love and remain dearly devoted to."
        "Yet here he was, staring at the beastmaster's ass."
else:

    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        "Rowan held back a sigh. It was admirable of Draith to care for the creature's spared life, but it was impossible to rescue every beast that crossed his path. He wondered how the beastmaster would handle it when the time came to put his beasts into a real battle."
    else:
        "Rowan felt a hint of admiration for the beastmaster as he showed relief for the creature's spared life. It was obvious that Draith cared for his beasts, perhaps even more so than actual people."
        "A part of him worried for when the time would come to put the beasts into an actual battle. Would Draith be able to handle knowing some of them wouldn't come back alive?"

"Draith peered into a slit of the crate before gesturing down toward the other cages."

dra "He belongs on the third one on the left. Please make sure he gets there without harming him."

hide orc soldier with moveoutright

"Sarod grunted but followed Draith's instructions, his heavy footsteps fading with his departure."

ro "Do the beasts usually get out?"

dra "Oh no, sir! Our animals are very secure, but accidents do happen. "
dra "I'll likely need to tighten the cage door-- some of them like to ram themselves against the sides, and bolts get loose. It will be an easy fix, sir."

"As Draith returned to his notebook, a thought occurred to Rowan."

ro "You know Draith, I don't think I've ever heard you call me by name."

"Draith cocked his head to the side in surprise."

dra "Sir?"

ro "Rowan. Go ahead, say it."

if rowan_draith_sex:
    "I want to hear my name coming from that pretty little mouth of yours."
    "Rowan pressed his fingers against the elf's supple lips, his thumb running across the smooth surface of his skin. Draith's breath caught, eyes wide and yearning as he accepted Rowan's gentle touch."
else:

    "Draith hesitated, as though afraid it was a trap."

dra "Rowan."

if rowan_draith_sex:
    "The name came out like a breath of fresh air. Despite his calm exterior, Rowan felt his heart beat a little faster."
else:

    "He sounded uncertain, his shoulders curling inward as though bracing for pain."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    ro "You don't need to be so hesitant. Say it again."
else:

    ro "There you go."
    ro "Try it again. It might take some getting used to."
    "Rowan smiled at him encouragingly, hoping the gesture would put the dark elf more at ease."

dra "Rowan."
dra "Rowan, Rowan, Rowan"

if rowan_draith_sex:
    "Draith repeated the name like a song, each rendition more reverent and filled with a growing need. He clung to Rowan, his fingers digging tightly into the hero's tunic as he repeated his name."
    "Rowan smiled; he liked the sound of his name on Draith's tongue, the soft voice pouring the syllables out like warm vats of honey."
    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        ro "You may call me by my name with one exception."
        dra "What's that, si-- Rowan?"
        "Rowan smirked and pressed his lips against the dark elf's ear, his breath hot and sultry as he whispered against his pale skin."
        ro "You still have to call me master when I'm balls deep inside of you."
        "Draith shuddered and nodded instantly, a small smile curling at the corners of his lips."
        dra "As you wish, sir Rowan."
    "Rowan could feel the dark elf's pleasure through his shorts, the erection pressing hard against the hero's leg."
else:

    "Draith repeated the name to himself in utmost concentration, committing the syllables to memory."
    if draithAdmired == "appearance":
        "The sound of his name on Draith's tongue filled him with an unusual sense of pleasure, of desire. When did this become a thing?"
        "But as he watched Draith say his name, listened to the honey-like word repeat again and again, a part of him wondered what it might be like to hear him moan his name instead."
        menu:
            "Encourage him sexually.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan stepped toward the dark elf and pressed a hand against his cheek. Draith's words cut off immediately, eyes widening as the distance between them closed."
                ro "Draith"
                "Rowan pressed his thumb against the elf's lower lip. Draith seemed to melt under his touch, a growing erection poking out of the dark elf's shorts."
                dra "Rowan?"
                "The hero captured his lips in his, unable to resist the temptation any longer. A small noise escaped from the dark elf, but before Rowan could pull away, Draith was kissing him back with fervent delight."
                jump draithMakeMoan
            "Return to work.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                pass

    elif avatar.corruption > 30:
        "Rowan nodded in approval. Draith was a useful companion, and Rowan had come to enjoy the dark elf's company. He hoped to guide him in a better direction."
    else:
        "Rowan smiled. He felt that their new first-name basis was a step forward-- toward what, Rowan wasn't sure, but he enjoyed the dark elf's company. He hoped to help him and, if he was being honest with himself, maybe befriend him."

if rowan_draith_sex:
    menu:
        "Leave him hanging.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ change_relation('draith', -5)
            $ avatar.corruption += 5
            "Rowan smirked, then stepped away, leaving Draith teetering on the balls of his feet to catch himself. He frowned as Rowan collected himself, keeping the distance between them."
            ro "Good. Don't be afraid to call me by my name, Draith-- I like hearing it."
            if avatar.corruption > 30:
                ro "And you want to please your master, don't you?"
            "Draith nodded, a hint of pleasure slipping back onto his face, but it didn't match the excitement he had when pressed up against the hero. Rowan could see the elf eyeing up his crotch, desperate to feel that cock in his ass."
            dra "Yes, Rowan. Of course."
            "Rowan, satisfied, nodded to the elf and gestured back to the desk."
            ro "I'll allow you to get back to work."
            "Disappointment again. Draith frowned, and for once, he stared at his experimental plans as if they were a burden instead of his lifelong passion."
            dra "I could put it off for a few moments--"
            ro "No, no. We're on a schedule, you know. Get back to it."
            "The dark elf deflated, mumbling in agreement as Rowan made his way out of the pits."
        "Make him moan your name.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            label draithMakeMoan:
            $ change_relation('draith', 5)

            scene black with fade
            show rowan necklace happy behind black

            show draith happy behind black
            "Rowan pressed his leg forward between Draith's, relishing in the dark elf's slight moan and eager grind against the larger male's thigh. Draith's fingers slid from his tunic to Rowan's neck; they twined in his dark hair, gripping the back of Rowan's head as he humped greedily."
            ro "Are you enjoying yourself?"
            "Draith nodded, his lips pressed together in pleasure. Rowan's hands slid to the elf's ass and helped move him along. He hoisted his leg against the desk, lifting Draith off of his feet."
            dra "Rowan Ohh, Rowan, yes"
            "Draith allowed Rowan to yank him back and forth over his leg, his face twisting in pleasure with each rub and grind. Rowan's name came more naturally from his lips each time, the sound reverberating through the breeding pits."
            "Lifting Draith in his arms, Rowan carried him to one of the closed cages and pressed him against the door. Draith gripped the bars, his breath already reedy with anticipation as Rowan slid the shorts from his legs. The elf whimpered in delight as Rowan's fingers came to rest against his puckered asshole."
            "Draith tensed, clearly waiting for the penetration, but Rowan dropped to his knees instead, parting the elf's tight hole with his thumbs. A deep exhalation escaped from Draith as Rowan's tongue slid inside, coating the hole with his saliva."
            dra "Rowan"
            "The sound of his whimpered name only excited the hero more. Rowan dug his tongue deeper, circling the ins and outs of Draith's hole while his other hand came to rest on the elf's ready cock."
            "Rowan pumped, flicking his wrist in a steady motion as he worked to pleasure the dark elf. Draith shifted, his legs growing weak under the hero's undivided attention, and gripped the bars tighter. Precum dripped from his tip, and Rowan's hand moved faster, keeping in pace with Draith's involuntary thrusts."
            "Rowan could feel his own excitement building, stretching his pants taut against his erection as he gleefully ate the beastmaster's ass. Draith whimpered and moaned above him, bucking his slender hips toward every movement as he struggled to keep himself standing against the cage door."
            "Need outweighed decorum as Rowan rose to his feet, pulled himself out, and drove his cock into the elf's open asshole."
            dra "Rowan-- Oh, fuck, Rowan!"
            "Draith threw his head back in ecstasy, arching to meet the full length of the hero's dick."
            if avatar.corruption > 30:
                "But Rowan stopped, earning yet another whimper from the dark elf. Before he could look back, Rowan gripped Draith's throat, his large hand splaying over his neck and up his face. The elf's cock hardened."
                ro "Ah-ah. Did you forget my rule already?"
                "Realization flickered across Draith's face. He struggled to shake his head, his hips moving tantalizingly back and forth across Rowan's cock. The hero had to bite back a moan of his own."
                dra "...N-No, master. Oh, master"
                ro "There. That's a good little servant."
            "Draith shuddered under him, his eyes rolling up as Rowan slammed into his pert little ass once more."
            "Harder. Harder. Rowan's breath was hot and heavy against Draith's flushed face, his hands roaming across the elf's body as he fucked him against the cage. The noise drew the attention of a few creatures nearby, their gazes perked up and interested in the commotion, but neither man paid them any heed."
            "Rowan loved it; the purple flush of Draith's body, his slender waist that squished when Rowan grabbed at his sides, the curve of his little round bottom as he thrust deeper inside, and each {i}smack, smack, smack{/i} of flesh upon flesh with each fevered thrust."
            "Most of all, he loved how Draith struggled to keep himself upright as Rowan pounded into him, the elf's frail body betraying him as his climax approached. Rowan grinned down as he slipped between Draith's cute asscheeks and right back in."
            if avatar.corruption > 30:
                dra "M-Master"
            "Draith's breath caught-- he was close, so close. He reached down and pumped himself hard, struggling to match Rowan's quick pace."
            "Rowan felt his own cock twitch inside of the elf's ass, begging for release."
            ro "Say my name."
            "Draith whimpered, glancing back at the hero."
            if avatar.corruption > 30:
                dra "I thought you didn't--"
                ro "{i}Say it{/i}."
                "There was no disobeying the order; they were so close, and Rowan could see the elf was barely holding back his own orgasm as he gasped the human's name."
            dra "R-Rowan Oh, Rowan-- Fuck! Fuck, fuck, fuck!"
            "Draith gasped as he came, white cum shooting out between the bars and onto the cage floor. The metal bars rattled as his hips smacked against them, Rowan squishing him against the cage as he came."
            "A grunt, then relieved exhalations passed through Rowan's lips as he finished inside of the elf, filling his pale ass with thick spurts of white cum. Draith shuddered, relishing in each hot burst until it was dripping from his open hole."
            "Rowan pulled away, briefly admiring his work before tucking himself back into his pants. Draith seemed to be in no hurry, spreading one hand back to get a good feel of Rowan's cum on his skin. Rowan smirked at him, enjoying his cum-splattered figure."
            ro "Looks like you have some cleaning up to do."
            "Draith beamed, for once eager for the work ahead."
            dra "I do. I don't mind, though, when {i}that's{/i} the beast I get to clean up for."
            "Draith eyed Rowan's crotch hungrily, his own cock twitching with excitement. Rowan was almost tempted to drag him back into the cage and have his way with him again. Almost."
            "Rowan clamped a hand down on Draith's shoulder."
            ro "I'll see you later, then. I look forward to seeing what little beast you create."
            "Draith's eyes sparkled and he looked back at the research table, suddenly reminded of his project. "
            dra "Yes! I'll be sure to let you know when the operation starts."
            dra "I'll see you soon, si-- Rowan."
            "Draith caught himself again, smiling shyly up at the hero. It would take some getting used to, it seemed, but the elf was already off to a good start."
            "Rowan bid the elf farewell with a wave before ascending from the breeding pits."
            $ rowan_draith_sex = True
else:

    "Rowan clamped a hand down on Draith's shoulder."
    ro "I'll see you later, then. I look forward to seeing what little beast you create."
    "Draith's eyes sparkled and he looked back at the research table, suddenly reminded of his project."
    dra "Yes! I'll be sure to let you know when the operation starts."
    dra "I'll see you soon, si-- Rowan."
    "Draith caught himself, smiling shyly up at the hero. It would take some getting used to, it seemed, but the elf was already off to a good start."
    "Rowan bid the elf farewell with a wave before ascending from the breeding pits."

return





label surgical_procedure:

scene bg25 with fade

"Rowan rubbed his tired eyes, struggling to pay attention as Draith flitted from one bottle to the next, mumbling reminders to himself as he prepped for surgery."
"Draith had wasted no time hunting Rowan down through the castle, his face flushed purple and eyes wide with childlike excitement as he insisted the hero join him for his grandest experiment yet. "
"It was a rare occurrence to see Draith leave the breeding pits at all - what with the copious number of female staff that wandered the halls - but the giddiness over his experiment must have outweighed his caution as the dark elf burst into Rowan's bedroom, insisting upon his presence at once." "Now Rowan found himself sleepily watching Draith from a wooden stool the elf had fetched for him, his cheek resting in his palm, propped up by his elbow for support. The Khusti was already tied to the table, fast asleep from whatever anesthetic Draith conjured up. "
"Rowan had quickly realized why Draith was so eager to get him-- there was no way the nimble elf could have gotten the Khusti there on his own, what with the animal's fickle nature and hefty weight."
"Despite the sleep pulling at his eyes, Rowan had complied with Draith's wishes, wrangling the animal until Draith had been able to prick him with a needle, then carrying him to the table for Draith to fasten him down."
"Draith tugged a mask over the lower half of his face and yanked on some black surgical gloves, his long fingers stretching out the fabric. A white apron hung over his shoulders, barely brushing past his exposed thighs. He doubted the apron would remain clean for long."
"There was an eagerness in the dark elf's eyes as he viewed the sleeping beast, a sort of crazed pride that Rowan didn't quite understand. Then again, he didn't understand much about the procedure as a whole. "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show draith happy at midright with dissolve

ro "Do you need silence while you work?"

dra "No, not complete silence. I'll let you know if I need you to be quiet, but honestly, the extra hands could be very helpful"

"The dark elf checked the Khusti's vitals before switching the lights off."
"The research area was flooded in darkness, but it only lasted for a moment before a blinding bright light appeared over the operation table, illuminating the beast in perfect clarity. Rowan could make out every pore and hair on the creature even from his stool. "
"He had to shield his eyes from the light, but when he looked at Draith reaching for a couple of bottles on his desk, Rowan was surprised to see the dark elf had already slid on a pair of large goggles. They were tinted, shaded from the blinding light, and looked too big for the elf's head. "
"{i}I'd hate to see{/i} that {i}before surgery{/i}, he thought with dark humor. Under the harsh light with his face obscured, Draith looked closer to a mad scientist than a meek beastmaster. "

ro "I didn't know you had something like that here."

"Draith turned his head to catch Rowan gesturing toward the light. He nodded vigorously."

dra "Indeed! It was hard to set up, actually-- the light doesn't last very long before it needs to be recharged. Can you believe those orcs were going to just {i}throw it away{/i}? Barbarians, the lot of them"

ro "What {i}is{/i} it exactly?"

dra "It's glowrock: a special ore found deep in very specific mountains. I don't know how they came across it, but they were going over some spoils and wanted to throw it away! I know it looks average when it isn't charged, but after you leave it in the sunlight, it'll glow marvelously!"

"Draith looked up at his light with pride before moving onto his bottles."
"Rowan grimaced at the bottles' contents; the water was murky and dark, some sort of preservative, but it was easy to make out the floating organs inside. Draith set them closer to his work table so they would be within arms' reach."
"Using a scalpel, Draith made the first incision to the Khusti."
"A few minutes of silence followed as Rowan watched in fascination as the elf worked. Draith was meticulous with each cut and movement, gently pulling and tugging at the Khusti's heavy armor and then the skin underneath until he had full access to the soft innards within. "
"Draith used a silver pair of pincer-like tools to extract the first organ from one of the bottles; it was clear, with a vibrant purple liquid sloshing inside."
"The organ itself didn't look natural-- there were patchwork marks clearly stitched together, but the lines were so fine that Rowan could only tell they were there by squinting."

ro "What's that for?"

"Draith leaned forward over the Khusti, creating another incision somewhere around its neck before placing the organ inside. From the stool, Rowan couldn't see {i}exactly{/i} what the elf was doing, but a part of him wasn't sure he wanted to."

dra "It's the venom I extracted from the Limponome. I was able to get enough to fill this up. Now the Khusti will be able to spray this toxic liquid whenever it feels threatened."

"Draith sounded quite proud of himself. Rowan caught a slight smile under his mask as Draith stitched the organ into the Khusti's hefty body."

ro "Wasn't the Limponome small, though? How did you get so much?"

dra "Well it certainly took some time to collect it all, but the lining of the Limponome's venom sac automatically produces more venom after it's been emptied. "
dra "I needed the same thing to happen for the Khusti, but you're right; the Limponome is so small, and there's no way the sac would be able to handle it."
dra "Luckily, I managed to take a couple more from their breeding cage and stitch it together. It took a few days' testing, but it should refill with venom once the Khusti uses it-- theoretically. We won't be able to know for sure until the Khusti is awake and threatened."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan couldn't help but consider the experimental nature of it all. The poor Khusti would have no idea what was happening to its body when it woke up; was this really morally acceptable?"
    "But if the experiment worked and the Khusti adapted, they would have one of the most powerful beasts at their disposal. The thought humbled him... but it still disturbed him."
else:

    "A part of Rowan knew the moral and ethical implications when playing God among beasts; the Khusti was never meant to be this way, and yet, Draith would make it so. But a part of him was thrilled by the idea of having such a powerful beast at his disposal."
    "If the experiment succeeded, that is."

"Draith continued musing to himself as he stitched up the Khusti's neck. He reached for another bottle, uncorked it, and pulled out another organ. This one Rowan didn't recognize, although he was sure it was part of one of the animals Draith collected on their excursion for the Khusti."

ro "And what's that for? Where did it come from?"

"It took the elf a few moments to answer; he was solely focused on stitching the organ into the correct place. "

dra "It's a ah, just a moment."

"A spurt of black blood burst out toward Draith. The elf winced, the inky blood creating a black dot over his apron, but continued sewing the organ into place. Rowan made a quick face of disgust, but Draith hardly seemed bothered."

dra "There we are. Much better!"
dra "Oh, to answer your question, it's a Tristomeen lung. Tristomeens have expanded lung capacity, and with all of the changes the Khusti will be under, we want to make sure the weight doesn't restrict its breathing."

"Rowan nodded along, Draith's logic only making half sense to him. He knew nothing of animal experimentation, so he would have to take the elf's word at face value."

ro "Is there anything else you're adding?"

dra "Well, a few things."

"Draith glanced at the research desk. It was so cluttered with jars, bottles, antlers, horns, and various other pieces that Rowan couldn't tell what was being added to the Khusti and what was there for review later."
"As they lapsed into contented silence once more, Rowan felt impressed by Draith's diligence and attention to detail as he modified the beast."
"With each new addition and change, Draith would check in on the Khusti to make sure it was still breathing and that its vitals were stable. There was no doubt that Draith truly did care for his animals, even if he did want to change their physical structure."

ro "You're very good at this."

"Another smile peeked out from under Draith's mask. He shifted slightly, and if Rowan didn't know any better, he might think the elf was embarrassed by the compliment."

dra "You think so? Ah, I'm not so sure. I've met plenty of others that are better versed in this study"

ro "Others?"

"Rowan cocked his head to the side as a small realization struck him."

"Now that Rowan thought about it, he knew very little of Draith's life before coming to Bloodmeen. Some things were obvious; his past abuse, his love for animals, his fear of women, but the more he thought about it, the more Rowan realized how little Draith talked of his life."
"What had his childhood been like? What parts of his job did Draith enjoy-- and what parts did he loathe? This couldn't possibly be his first experiment, but how many others had he done before?"

ro "Where did you learn to do things like this?"

"Draith hesitated. He didn't meet Rowan's gaze, but Rowan could see the flicker of uncertainty on his face.The elf's hands kept busy with the Khusti, but his movements were slower now, as if it took effort to focus."

dra "What do you mean?"

ro "You know, with all of the experimenting. Were your parents doctors or something?"

dra "...No. They weren't."

"Silence fell between them. Rowan regarded Draith-- waiting for more-- but it seemed that was all the dark elf was willing to say."
"Rowan cleared his throat uncomfortably. Well, this wasn't how he thought this conversation would turn out."
"Keeping a smile on his face, Rowan tried again to steer the conversation into lighter waters."

ro "Where did you learn it from then? Or did you just sort of practice on your own? That's what I did with sword fighting as a boy. That is, until I learned properly a few years later. But the desire was always there. It's a miracle I didn't cut my head off back then."

"Rowan laughed a little at his own joke, hoping to ease some of the tension in the pit. Draith didn't react. "

dra "..."
dra "...I did practice on my own. A bit. Early on. They were failed experiments."

"Rowan waited for Draith to elaborate, but the dark elf said nothing. He could tell something was on the beastmaster's mind-- a memory, perhaps-- that was distracting him; his work on the Khusti slowed down, as if he was questioning himself and his movements. "
"Perhaps Rowan shouldn't have asked Draith about his past. At the very least, he should have waited until after the surgery was done."
"But the lack of information nagged at Rowan. He couldn't name why it bothered him so much-- it wasn't as if he was eager to hear the life story of half the other inhabitants in the castle-- but something about Draith pulled at him, lingered in the back of his mind far longer than it had any right to."

if rowan_draith_sex:
    "Maybe it was his desire for the dark elf speaking for him. It's only natural to be curious about the person you're sleeping with, after all. Maybe if he learned enough, he could find something to incorporate in their next sexual adventure. "

elif avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Maybe it was his internal defenses that felt the need to gather as much information as he could. It was a survivalist instinct of sorts, a safe way to make sure Rowan always had the upper hand."
else:

    "Maybe it was his desire for the dark elf speaking for him. It's only natural to be curious about the person you're sleeping with, after all. Maybe if he learned enough, he could find something to incorporate in their next sexual adventure."

"Rowan crossed one leg over the other and leaned forward. He worked to keep his posture casual; he didn't want to push Draith away."

ro "What kind of creatures did you experiment on?"

"Draith stitched the Khusti back up with shaking hands, his attention divided."

dra "Huh? Oh, um, all kinds."

"There were still items laying on the desk, some of which Rowan assumed to be other modifications Draith had planned on. Perhaps they were external instead of internal?"

ro "What one was your favourite?"

"Rowan saw a movement behind Draith's mask, as if he was opening his mouth to speak, but it moved again as he closed his lips just as quickly, his mind changed."

dra "I-I'm not sure. Why do you want to know?"

ro "Just curious, I guess."

if rowan_draith_sex:
    "He couldn't exactly explain the force he felt to pry Draith open up like a clam-- both metaphorically and literally."
    "He glanced at the elf's ass with a nod, pleased with the way the apron hung from him. What would Draith look like in nothing but an apron? Rowan savored the mental image and tucked it away for later."
    "Usually Draith noticed Rowan's sultry looks-- he was often enthusiastic about them, prepared to display himself in any way the hero desired-- but the elf didn't even look at him. He concentrated on the experimentation as if Rowan weren't even there. "
    "The hero didn't know how he felt about that."
else:

    "Rowan shifted in place, observing Draith as he worked diligently on the Khusti. The dark elf seemed to take little note of him, practically ignoring the hero entirely."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "The hero frowned. He hadn't wanted to put Draith off from their conversation, but it was obvious the dark elf was feeling some discomfort."
        "Keeping his voice light, Rowan tried again."
    else:
        "It irked him, having his presence discarded on a whim. The surgical proceedings needed some measure of attention, yes, but Rowan could see the dark elf was disengaging to avoid the topic entirely."
        "But Rowan was not so easily deterred."

ro "What did you do later on then? You've got to get those skills from somewhere. Did a sibling teach you?"

dra "I'm an only child."

ro "How about an uncle? Aunt, maybe? Grandparent?"

dra "No."

"Rowan knew he was being pushy, but he couldn't stop himself."

ro "Your employer then, perhaps?"

"It took a moment for the elf to catch himself and continue operating, but Rowan had already seen the effect of his words: Draith's employer was involved in his study somehow. The hero knew that things had been far from homey under Draith's employer, but why would they bother to teach Draith such useful skills?"

ro "I know I had to learn a lot while working for the twins. Honestly, some of the work they expect from me can be exhausting, but I've learned to do a lot more than I would have bothered figuring out otherwise on my own."

"Rowan hoped his own anecdote would encourage Draith to open up and talk to him about it-- he wasn't trying to bring up the abuse, after all. This was a discussion about things Draith enjoyed, wasn't it? Beasts and experimentation?"
"He could avoid pushing into the nasty discussion of Draith's abusers for the dark elf's sake, but Rowan didn't want the beastmaster to remain a mystery forever."

dra "I am glad to see you are doing well."

"It sounded as if it pained him to get the words out. Rowan was taken aback by Draith's tight voice, his tense posture."
"Rowan opened his mouth to speak, but Draith turned to him with a quick interruption."

dra "Ah, you know, Rowan, I don't have much time left before the glowrock fades off Or the anesthesia. I should really focus on finishing up with the Khusti."

"Rowan couldn't tell if Draith's smile was genuine or not behind his mask, but the intention of his words were clear: {i}Please leave me alone{/i}."

ro "...Oh. Right, of course."

"Draith shifted awkwardly in place as Rowan stood up and set the wooden stool aside."

ro "I hope it goes well. I look forward to seeing how the beast recovers."

dra "Me too."

"Rowan gave Draith an awkward wave before leaving the breeding pits, the sound of Draith snipping away echoing after him throughout the chamber."

return





label the_cake:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Castle Bloodmeen is full of surprises. But when Rowan came upon a note written on the corridor outside his room, the peculiar wording felt very surprising to the warrior."
"There is delicious Cake in the Kitchen. First come, first serve, The note said, unsigned. The ridiculousness of the offer made him think of Jezera, but the crude handwriting ruled the demoness out."
"Upon further examination of his surroundings, Rowans brown eyes noticed scrape marks on the stone floor in front of the note. It was obvious to the one-time scout that someone short had used a chair to get up to the right height, allowing them to mount the curious invitation."

ro " Somehow I doubt Skordred cooks cake. "

hide rowan with moveoutleft
scene black with fade

"This left only one person - or rather group - on the suspect list. Knowing better than to let what could be a rare opportunity slip him by, he wasted no time heading out."

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

"Entering the kitchen, Rowan found himself proven right. Two goblins stood on a wooden table, with one coated in flour. Cla-Min the younger let out a startled peep and then hopped off the table to hide and clean herself up. Her mother Cla-Min, gave Rowan a big wide grin."

cla "Hello Rowan. Fancied a cut of cake did you? Well, its ready and waiting. "

ro "Care to join me?"

cla "What? Oh I would, but its just too sweet for my tongue."

"Rowan studied the cake and then settled into a chair in front of it. It was a double-layered catastrophe, already starting to perilously lean to one side."
"The younger Goblin woman appeared beside him, having quickly scrubbed her face clean. With a delighted smile, Cla-Mini reached her green hands up, giving Rowan a fork and plate."

cla "It was all Mins idea actually. Be a dear and try it out. I know Humans always love a good cake."

"Cla-Min walked across the table to get closer to Rowan. He noticed shiny new earrings on the Goblin womans knife-like ears."

ro "(She is dressed to the nines, today.)"

"The matriarch of her clan braced her fingers together in front of his eyes. With the cake between them, Cla-min reached her hands up, slowly opening them as she spoke."

cla "Imagine it, Cla-Mins Cake Emporium. Or Cakes by Cla-Min, the sweetest Goblin youll ever know."

"Rowan sliced off a piece of the cake and then placed it on his plate."

ro "I dont know about sweetest, but no one can ever say youre not always looking for a new deal."

cla "What a funny coincidence, As a matter of fact, I actually have a perfect new deal in need of a brave and handsome partner like yourself."

"The cake froze midway to his lips. He knew it - this was all leading into something. "

menu:
    "Eat the cake.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Cla-Mini waited nervously nearby. When Rowan admitted that the cake had a good taste, it was as if Cla-Mins young daughter had just found herself a big shining gem."
        $ rowanAteCake = True
    "Eat the cake, but radiate disapproval.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        cla "Oh enough with the sour-grapes face, Rowan. Consider the cake as well... the icing on the cake for a wonderful opportunity your favorite Goblin has brought you."
        ro "Youre lucky it tastes good."
        "Hearing that, Cla-Mini let out an excited and gleeful cheer and thanked him for his kind words."
        cla "Hah. Luck had nothing to do with it. Now, can we get down to business?"
        $ rowanAteCake = True
    "You lied to me with cake!":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        cla "Psh. I deceived you into enjoying a free meal, call the town guards! If youd stop glowering at me for a minute, youll realize I have a perfectly good reason for my culinary cunning."
        $ rowanAteCake = False

cla "A little rat brought me a juicy treat, recently. It piqued my interest, after doing some digging of my own, I, Cla-Min, know the location of a magical relic. Were talking ancient relic too, not your grandads lucky socks."

"Rowan put down the fork and leaned his head to the side, studying the devilishly mischievous Goblin woman."

ro "Howd you hear about this relic? And what is it supposed to do?"

cla "I wont bore you with the full story, though know bribes, dice, and busty barmaids were involved. As to what it does"
cla "Its not exactly clear. Its said to date several hundred years, and has been in possession of - wait for it! - Karnas himself at one point, and was supposedly granted to his officers as a sign of favour."

ro "Of unknown powers then, possibly cursed or corrupted, if not both. Im sure the twins would love to know of it."

cla "Ah, but heres the catch! "

if rowanAteCake == True:
    "Rowan raised his fingers, making the goblin matriarch pause. He finished the last piece of cake, then wiped his mouth and turned to the younger of the two."
    ro "It really was delicious. Excellent job, Mini."
    clamini "Thank you!"
    "Beaming with joy, Cla-Mini moved to clean the plates up. Rowan turned to Cla-min again, and motioned for her to continue."

cla "Yes, the twins do pay a finders fee, but we both know they prefer gifts to gossip, especially Lady Jezera."

ro "I think she likes both."

cla "Alright, bad example, but the point stands! If I whisper that juicy piece of info into our mistress keen ear, I can expect, at best, a meager reward. But if we team up and find the relic ourselves"

ro "We could both earn her favour."

cla "Indeed. I propose we split it fifty-fifty, Rowan. My resources and information, your expertise and leadership. What do you say? "

"Rowan tapped the table, thinking. If the relic really did belong to Karnas at some point, then finding it really could lead to a nice reward. And if it proved to be too evil or valuable to deliver to the twins Then perhaps he could conveniently lose it, or convince Cla-Min to deliver it to someone else."
" Or maybe use it himself."

ro "Is the relic located in Rosaria?"

"Cla-Min shook her head - but did so with a smile. She leaned in, and lowered her voice. "

cla "I dont know the details of the great game youre playing with the twins, but dont worry, I wont ask you to reveal your hand. Luckily for us both, Ive been dealing with the twins for a while now, and Jezera owes me more than shed like."
cla "I could think of no better way to cash in that favour than for some quality time with the Grand Trickster himself!"

ro " Wasnt the whole point of this hunt to gain her favour?"

cla "You have to spend money to earn money! Come on Rowan, thats what business is all about!"

"He let out a sigh. He had a gnawing suspicion the whole ordeal wasnt as straightforward as Cla-Min painted it - it was almost a guarantee, even the cake had a catch - but with some annoyance, he realized it mattered little."
"He had precious few opportunities to act outside of the twins jurisdiction. He couldnt refuse this one, even if it came with a catch."

ro "Alright, Im in. Tell me the details."

"Cla-Min jumped up with excitement, causing her bosom to jiggle in front of his eyes. She started to hastily explain everything to him, and after half an hour, Rowan was already putting a plan together."

return





label calm_before_the_storm:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan felt as though time itself was in a loop. No matter how much work he finished, how many plans he made, hardly a dent was made in the endless pile of work atop his desk. The day slogged on, as did Rowan's fraying sanity."
"Just a few more hours. He could put in just a few more hours, couldn't he?"
"Rowan was starting to doubt it."

show andras displeased at midleft with dissolve

an "Where's my beast?"

"Rowan started, thrown by the sudden boom of Andras's voice as he barged into Rowan's office. Jezera followed closely behind, her chin tilted high in an air of regality."

ro "Pardon?"

"The two of them together was never a good sign. The twins stopped beside Rowan's desk. Despite their differences, Rowan could easily see their relation by the shared look of impatience on their faces."

an "You heard me. You visit the pits often enough; where is it?"

"It took Rowan a moment to process exactly what Andras was referring to, but Jezera cut in before he had a chance to answer."

show jezera displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

je "The little beastmaster promised something {i}revolutionary{/i}, and time is running short."
je "I have a guest from the dark elven lands coming soon. A guest whose assistance would prove most valuable in the coming conflicts."
je "And one {i}most{/i} interested in pet projects, if you will."

ro "I'm not sure where the beast is. It's probably still recovering from surgery."

"In truth Rowan had heard little of the monster since his last visit to the breeding pits. He too was curious as to how Draith's experimentation had fared."

an "He promised me a prize by the end of the season. It's had more than enough time to recover. "

"Rowan pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed."

ro "I understand. I'll visit him when I return from my scouting next week."

an "You'll visit him now. I have a hundred gold riding on this."

"Jezera's attention snapped to her brother, one eyebrow quirked in disbelief."

je "You made {i}another{/i} bet with Draith? Did you learn nothing from last time?"

an "The boy's a cheat! But he can't talk his way out of this one. "

je "You're impossible. He'll have the entire castle's funds before the war is over if you keep this up."
je "If you're so keen on throwing your money away, I'll happily take it off your hands."

"Andras ignored her, his expression hardening as he stared Rowan down."
"Rowan stretched his arms, earning a few cracks from his shoulders before rising from his chair."

ro "...I'll see to it now, then."

an "A wise decision."

hide jezera with moveoutleft
hide andras with moveoutleft

"Well, at least this offered some change of pace to his day."

scene bg25 with fade

"It took some time to find Draith in the lower pits of the castle.Rowan was unsurprised to find the dark elf tending to his newest creation, tossing fresh meat into its cage for the monster to devour."

show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "It looks larger than I remember. Have you been fattening him up?"

"Draith grinned, but gave no other indication that he was aware of Rowan's presence. He tossed another lump of meat into the cage, much to the beast's joy as he greedily caught the bloody mass between his sharp teeth."
"Rowan stopped beside the elf and admired the thing. It was wild, unnatural, and strangely cute? He watched as the Khusti-variant's body vibrated in a happy purr as Draith fed him a hefty, gory meal."
"He could almost see the appeal."

ro "Are the teeth new? I don't remember it having those when we grabbed it."

"In fact, Rowan distinctly remembered the creature having a beak."

"A cautious look flickered across Draith's face, but he nodded."

dra "Yes. I added a few more modifications to improve its offensive capabilities."

"He tossed another lump of meat into the case. The Khusti let out a loud, almost aggressively happy yell as it dove after the treat. The beast almost reminded Rowan of a small child playing with their favorite toy."
"Except this child could cut Rowan clean in half with one, powerful bite of his jaw."

ro "That's good. Andras was starting to worry that you made the whole thing up."

"Rowan smiled in amusement. Draith rolled his eyes."

dra "I've told him, these things take time. You can't rush proper recovery-- it's not my fault some limbs took longer to heal than others."

ro "Well, he looks pretty healthy now. Do you think he'll be ready by the end of the season?"

dra "Of course."

ro "He also mentioned something about a hundred gold pieces?"

"This earned a little smirk from the dark elf."

dra "There may have been a little bet on whether I could do it or not. I almost feel bad taking his money all the time, but when he gets frustrated he finds the most creative ways to take it out on me."

if rowan_draith_sex:
    "A glimmer of excitement flickered in Draith's eyes, the familiar look of arousal that Rowan had grown accustomed to seeing on the dark elf's face except he was used to being on the receiving end of that look."
else:

    "Draith grinned, a glimmer of desire lighting up his eyes. Rowan shifted in place awkwardly, scratching the back of his head."

if rowanAndrasSex > 0:
    "Rowan couldn't blame Draith for taking advantage of a position underneath the demon lord. Andras knew what he was doing, and even Rowan had enjoyed falling prey to the demon's sexual dominance."
else:

    "Rowan didn't see the appeal of the demon-- certainly not as Draith did-- but he supposed everyone had their preferences, no matter how questionable they may be."

if rowan_draith_sex:
    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        "Andras was powerful, yes, but the thought of Draith going out of his way to earn the demon's sexual ire instead of Rowan's left a bitter taste in his mouth."
        "Perhaps he needed to devise his own punishments for the wayward beastmaster. Remind him who, exactly, was in charge."
    else:
        "Rowan wasn't sure how to feel about Draith's confession. He had no right to be annoyed, and yet... he couldn't think of another way to describe how he felt."
        "Rowan hadn't exactly remained monogamous in his marriage, and it wasn't as though his relationship with Draith spanned any farther than a few quick fucks when the tension built high. They were friends with benefits, nothing more."
        "So why the fuck did the idea of Draith sleeping with Andras bother him so much?"

ro "It sounds like you enjoy Andras's attention."

if rowan_draith_sex:
    "Rowan stepped closer and placed a hand upon Draith's hip. The elf instinctively moved toward him, melding against the hero's side."
    dra "On occasion. He can be so brutish, though. Sometimes it's nice to feel something a little gentler."
    "Draith's eyes flickered over Rowan's body, slowly moving back up to meet his gaze. Rowan's sight snagged on the elf's pouting lip. He could almost imagine how nice that soft skin would feel between his teeth."
    "Rowan leaned forward, his whispered breath hot against the elf's ear."
    ro "And what makes you think I'll be gentle?"
    "He delighted in the way Draith shuddered against him, his bulge growing hard with excitement. Draith bit down on his lip, and it took Rowan everything he had not to snatch it away between his own teeth."
    dra "Why don't you show me how you'd do it then, master?"
else:

    "He wasn't sure what else to say. Rowan had grown fond of the beastmaster, but hearing about Draith's sexual exploits with the demon lord wasn't exactly a topic of interest."
    "Draith's gaze snapped to him, his long lashes batting against his pale cheeks."
    dra "He knows how to treat me exactly how I like it."
    dra "...But there's someone else that I think could do it even better."
    "Rowan was surprised by the way the dark elf stared him up and down, the implication of his desires loud and clear."

menu:
    "Show Draith who's in charge.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('draith', 5)
        scene cg1077 with fade
        show rowan necklace happy behind cg1077

        show draith happy behind cg1077
        pause 3
        if rowan_draith_sex == False:
            "He felt even {i}more{/i} surprised by his own body's response; the sudden rise of his cock, an electrified tension between them."
            "And the sudden desire to fulfill the dark elf's sexual implications."
        $ rowan_draith_sex = True
        "The sultry tone to Draith's voice pulled him in, and Rowan knew there was no resisting the urges that built up inside of him."
        "Rowan's hands slid down the dark elf's waist, his thumbs hooking underneath his shorts until the fabric glided down to the floor."
        if rowan_draith_sex or avatar.corruption > 31:
            ro "I'm going to do what I want to you. And if you object, I'll see it as an act of defiance that needs to be punished. Do you understand?"
            "He murmured the words into Draith's ear, relishing the way the dark elf melted against him with a shuddered breath."
            dra "Yes, master."
            ro "Good."
        else:
            ro "Why don't you show me how you like it, then?"
            "Draith's eyes lit up in surprise and excitement. His hips swished back and forth as he licked his lips, gaze trailing up and down Rowan's masculine form."
            dra "You're technically my master, you know considering you're in charge of what goes on around here."
            "Draith pressed up against Rowan's chest, his exposed cock brushing eagerly against the hero's thigh."
            dra "You could be in charge of me, too."
            "Rowan cocked an amused brow."
            ro "You want me to order you around?"
            dra "I want you to do a lot {i}more{/i} than just that Master."
            "The dark elf's excitement was contagious; Rowan grinned as he eyed up the beastmaster's lithe body and imagined all the positions he could put it in."
            ro "Alright. Then I'll do whatever I want to you."
            dra "And if I object?"
            "Rowan started. Although he initially took it as Draith setting boundaries, he quickly could see by the look on the dark elf's face that Draith {i}wanted{/i} some kind of sexual response to his disobedience."
            "Rowan hadn't expected there to be more, but if it was what Draith wanted, he supposed he could oblige."
            ro "Then I'll punish you."
            "Draith grinned, practically melting against him. It appeared that was exactly what the dark elf wanted to hear."
        scene cg1078 with fade
        show rowan necklace happy behind cg1078

        show draith happy behind cg1078
        pause 3
        "Without warning, Rowan plunged two fingers into the dark elf's asshole, stretching the skin wide."
        "Draith released a muffled cry, two hands flying up to cover his mouth as Rowan played with the taut hole. The elf's hips wiggled, bucking toward his movements."
        if avatar.corruption > 30:
            ro "You {i}like{/i} this? I mustn't be going hard enough then."
        "He inserted another finger."
        dra "Ngh, Master, that's"
        "Draith's words cut off into a whimper as he bent over, gripping an empty cell's bars for support."
        ro "What's that? Are you objecting?"
        ro "You know what I've said about objecting."
        "Before Draith could utter another word, Rowan's fingers slipped from his ass and came back in full force as a full slap to his rear. The elf yelped once, then twice when another spank came."
        dra "N-No More I want more."
        "Draith stuck his ass out toward him, the skin blooming a dark purple where he'd been hit. Rowan regarded his slim figure with a hungry, bemused look."
        ro "More spanking or more fingering?"
        dra "I {i}Oooh{/i}!"
        "Rowan's fingers lightly cascaded down to the elf's quickly hardening cock, his thumb pressing lightly against the tip. Draith's hips jerked toward him but Rowan pulled his hand away before pleasure could be extracted."
        ro "If you want more, you'll need to convince me."
        scene cg1079 with fade
        pause 1.5
        show cg1080 with dissolve
        show rowan necklace happy behind cg1080

        show draith happy behind cg1080
        pause 2
        "Draith glanced back at him, a quiet pleading in his eyes, before taking the hero's hand and leading him down the hall. Rowan quirked an eyebrow but said nothing, curious as to where the dark elf would lead him."
        "The two men found themselves in a storage room of sorts; several shelves carried food and medical herbs for the beasts, a couple of toys for entertainment--"
        if rowan_draith_sex:
            "But the equipment that caught Rowan's attention was the wall of chains, collars, leashes, ropes, shackles, and common restraints organized against the stone."
        else:
            "But the equipment that caught Draith's attention was the wall of chains, collars, leashes, ropes, shackles, and common restraints organized against the stone. Rowan's brows raised in surprise."
        "Rowan watched as Draith selected a few restraints off of the wall, carefully avoiding the whips in the corner. A small part of the hero wondered if Draith had a negative experience with those, but this didn't seem the time to ask."
        "The dark elf brought the restraints to Rowan and held them up, a small, impish smile playing on his lips."
        dra "To do with as you please."
        if rowan_draith_sex == False:
            "Rowan nearly took the restraints but hesitated."
        ro "It hardly seems fair that {i}you{/i} get to choose them, doesn't it?"
        "Draith's brows furrowed. He glanced at the restraints, suddenly uncertain."
        dra "I..."
        "Stepping past him, Rowan grabbed a leash and collar from the wall. He tossed them at the elf. Draith caught them clumsily, dropping his other restraints onto the floor with a clatter."
        ro "Put these on."
        "The dark elf did as told, snapping the collar around his neck before attaching the leash. Rowan circled him once, slowly."
        ro "Mmm Yes, this will do nicely."
        if rowan_draith_sex or avatar.corruption > 30:
            "Grabbing the leash by the edge of the collar, Rowan yanked Draith to his knees."
        else:
            "Grabbing the leash, Rowan tugged Draith to his knees, careful not to pull too hard in case the elf hurt himself on the stone."
        ro "Strip."
        scene cg1081 with fade
        show rowan necklace happy behind cg1081

        show draith happy behind cg1081
        pause 3
        "A new excitement flickered in his eyes as Draith tossed his clothes into a messy pile on the floor. His cock bobbed, betraying his eagerness for what would come next."
        "Rowan took a deep, satisfied breath, admiring every lithe curve and angle of the dark elf's body. Draith rested patiently on his knees, his head bent back at Rowan's tug of the leash."
        ro "You're down here with nothing but beasts for company It's no wonder you're fine being treated like an animal yourself."
        "Draith bit his lip, but Rowan could make out a small smile at the corner of the elf's lips."
        "The hero's cock throbbed in his pants, the tight constraint of fabric nearly unpleasant. He wanted to shove the entirety of his member down the elf's throat at once, but he knew good things came to those who waited."
        ro "Well? Are you going to just sit there or show me how much you want it?"
        if rowan_draith_sex or avatar.corruption > 30:
            "Rowan yanked on the leash, forcing Draith onto his palms before he could object. The elf's face hovered above Rowan's crotch, the bulge practically brushing against his lips."
        else:
            "Rowan pulled on the leash and Draith eagerly moved onto his palms, brushing his lips against the bulge in Rowan's pants with a satisfied sigh."
        "Keeping his gaze on Rowan's, Draith tugged at the hero's pants, his fingers swiftly reaching up to stroke the hero's member."
        "It was a light touch, hardly anything at all, but the look Draith gave him drove Rowan crazy."
        "The elf bent forward, slowly taking the tip past his lips, then more of his shaft until Draith's tongue caressed over the skin at a maddeningly slow speed."
        "Rowan knew what the elf was doing; he wanted the punishment. He wanted to see how far he could push before Rowan gave in."
        if avatar.corruption > 30:
            ro "You think that's enough to convince me? What a weak little slut."
        else:
            ro " I know you can do better than that."
        ro "Or should I leave you here and find someone else to get me off?"
        scene cg1082 with fade
        show rowan necklace happy behind cg1082

        show draith happy behind cg1082
        pause 3
        "Draith's eyes widened. He bobbed his head forward, his pace speeding up as he took in more and more of Rowan's cock."
        ro "That's better. Don't hold out on me."
        if rowan_draith_sex or avatar.corruption > 30:
            "Yanking again on the leash, Rowan forced Draith forward, one hand gripping the elf's hair so he could plunge his erection as deep as the beastmaster's throat would allow."
        else:
            "Feeling a little more confident, Rowan pulled harder on the leash and forced Draith forward, one hand gripping the elf's hair so he could plunge his erection as deep as the beastmaster's throat would allow."
        "Draith whimpered, then moaned, the sound reverberating pleasantly around Rowan's cock."
        ro "That's more like it."
        "Rowan's breath came out ragged as he shoved the elf's face against his cock, yanking tight on the leash so he couldn't escape."
        "To Draith's credit, he took it all without complaint; each thrust down his wet throat, each smack of the hero's cock and balls against his face, the elf simply stared up at him with wide, eager eyes."
        "Begging for more."
        show cg1082 with sshake
        show cg1082 with sshake
        show cg1082 with flash
        pause 2
        "Rowan pulled out and Draith gasped for air, only to receive a mouthful of cum instead."
        "The hero smirked, admiring each spray of hot cum that pressed onto Draith's tongue and dribbled down his chin. The elf blinked, surprised."
        ro "You look disappointed. Don't worry, I'm not finished with you yet."
        scene cg1083 with fade
        show rowan necklace happy behind cg1083

        show draith happy behind cg1083
        pause 3
        "A brief look of relief flashed across Draith's face before Rowan settled behind him and yanked the leash back."
        dra "Mast--? Ngh!"
        "Draith tossed his head back in pleasure as Rowan drove his cock's full length into the elf's ass."
        if rowan_draith_sex or avatar.corruption > 30:
            ro "You did well convincing me. I suppose I can reward you this once."
        else:
            ro "You did a very good job. Now let me reward you."
        "Rowan's breath tickled against the elf's neck, and another moan escaped his throat as Rowan kept up his quick pace, thrusting more violently with each swing of his hips."
        "Words failed the elf as he struggled to keep up, the leash tight in Rowan's hand as he pulled, pulled, pulled the elf back, forcing him flush against the hero's broad chest."
        dra "Master Master, M-Master..."
        "Rowan felt his excitement build up once again as Draith whimpered his title again and again. He felt the elf writhe beneath him, ecstasy overcoming the lithe man as cum shot out across the storage room floor."
        "That did not stop Rowan."
        show cg1083 with sshake
        show cg1083 with sshake
        show cg1084 with flash
        pause 3
        "He continued thrusting inside, his panting heavy against the elf's ear until his cock twitched and shuddered, filling the beastmaster's ass with another fresh pile of seed."
        "Draith breathed hard as Rowan's grip on the leash sagged, allowing the elf to collapse on the floor."
        "A small, satisfied part of Rowan nearly laughed; good. Let the beastmaster remember exactly who is in charge, who can make him feel this way."
        "They cleaned up slowly, their movements sluggish with the aftermath of pleasure as they got dressed and snuck out of the storage room."
        "Rowan glanced back at the door as they stepped into the hall. He would definitely be making use of this room again."
        "Without another word, Rowan followed Draith back out to the Khusti's cell, a small smirk playing on his lips."
        "The beast seemed entirely unaware that they'd even left, too preoccupied in the rest of its meal to care about its masters."
        scene bg25 with fade
        show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Let him imagine it.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan smirked down at the elf, running his thumb across his pale cheek and upper lip."
        "Draith's breathing hitched, ready to take the thumb into his mouth."
        "Rowan pulled away, much to the elf's disappointment."
        ro "I could show you, but I think I'll let you imagine what I could do instead."
        ro "I expect you to share a {i}thorough{/i} explanation the next time I visit."
        "Draith nodded eagerly, his initial disappointment dissipating as he no doubt imagined the ways Rowan could dominate him into oblivion."
        "There wasn't nearly as much enthusiasm as when Rowan had implied such an act-- right here, right now-- but the elf's imagination would have to suffice."
        "Rowan smirked to himself as he looked within the cage's bars once more."

    "Direct the conversation back to work." if rowan_draith_sex == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I don't see how that pertains to the Khusti's progress, do you?"
        "Rowan raised an eyebrow at him, almost daring for the dark elf to find an explanation. Draith opened his mouth, searching for one, but nothing came."
        "With a disappointed sigh, he took a step back."
        dra "...No, I suppose it doesn't. Just some food for thought, is all."
        "Rowan could still feel the dark elf's eyes on him as he observed the Khusti, but Draith made no further moves to seduce him."

ro "So, did you ever end up naming the beast?"

"Draith reluctantly returned his attention to the Khusti abomination."

dra "Murlock."

ro "Like the folktale character?"

"Rowan was surprised to hear the name. Murlock had been a famous myth-- a nightmare, even-- that parents told their children about to get them to behave. Rowan's childhood was no exception, and he too learned at a young age to fear the made-up beast."
"Looking at the Khusti now, it almost was like looking at the Murlock itself."
"Draith nodded with a small grin."

dra "I was told stories of the Rosarian Murlock growing up, but I never feared him. More than anything, I wanted to meet him. The poor creature was misunderstood."

ro "Misunderstood?"

"Rowan wasn't sure if 'misunderstood' was the right word for a creature that was supposed to feed on the fear of sentient beings and consume their shadows so their souls would be trapped in limbo instead of moving on to the afterlife, but to each their own."

dra "Of course. He was just a poor dark elf that had been changed into a nightmarish beast. It's not his fault his mistress mistook his advances and chose to punish him."

ro "Those aren't quite the stories I remember."

dra "What's {i}your{/i} Murlock like?"

ro "The Murlock I was told about was born on the hatred of men."

dra "That's very different from what I've been told..."

"Draith paused in consideration."

dra "I suppose it's a cultural difference. Murlock has a different meaning for us dark elves. He's a warning to little boys; behave, or this is what you will turn into."
dra "But I've always admired Murlock's abilities after his transformation. Who wouldn't want to feed off of their captor's fear?"

"The dark elf smiled to himself a little, revealing a part of himself that Rowan was unfamiliar with. The hero felt a mixture of pity and amusement rise inside of him."
"Draith rarely spoke of his former abuse, but it seemed only natural for him to admire a creature that fed on fear. The beastmaster may be timid, but it was unsurprising that he would take comfort in the monster."
"The hero chuckled to himself, shaking his head."
"The dark elf gave Rowan a curious look, as if the hero's reaction bothered him."
"But the look was gone as quickly as it came, and Draith was careful to keep his expression neutral as he tidied up the rest of the meat."
"Murlock whined and pawed at the bars with his giant padded feet, but Draith did not give in."

ro "Did you base the experiment around the stories?"

"It was easy to see where Draith's inspiration came from now that Rowan thought about it-- so many of the stories described the Murlock as sharp-toothed and heavily armored. The Khusti's hefty build paired with whatever else Draith threw in fulfilled that expectation."

dra "I did."

ro "You know, I remember it being able to turn invisible. Can your creature do that?"

"Draith hesitated. He looked between the beast and Rowan, then let out a sad sigh."

dra "No, he can't do that-- but not for a lack of trying. There were too many risks, high infection rates, incompatible blood cells It could have been a disaster."
dra "He's like the real Murlock in appearance only, I'm afraid."

ro "Oh. That's too bad."

"Murlock paced in the cage before plopping down lazily on its side, obviously disgruntled with its sudden lack of food. It watched Draith as the dark elf carried the food away and placed it into storage, out of sight from the Khusti."

ro "At least Andras will be pleased that the creature is almost ready."
ro "I think we should give it a test run before we put it to actual use."

dra "A test run?"

ro "Just something to get it interacting with the kind of environment it'll be fighting in. We don't want Murlock to be overwhelmed."
ro "You should start exposing it to allies now so it doesn't accidentally attack us instead. We'll want Murlock to be fitted and ready for battle when the time comes."

dra "Yes, I suppose that makes sense."

ro "Besides, Jezera has a visitor coming. They want to see the beast, so we should make sure it's on its best behavior."

dra "A visitor? What kind of visitor?"

"His voice took on a cautious edge."

ro "Someone that could possibly help fund the war, from what I've heard. But they want to see what they're funding before they agree to it. I think that's pretty reasonable, don't you?"

dra "Mm.."

"Draith looked back at the cage and the Khusti within it. Rowan wondered if Draith regretted the idea of creating a creature bred for battle. There was no guarantee the Khusti would survive, after all, no matter how many advantages Draith gave him."
"The best thing they could do to ensure victory was to be prepared."

ro "Let's set up a practice battle. I'll round up a few soldiers, we can go outside of the castle for a while-- you look like you could use some sun anyhow."

"Rowan was pleased to find his joke eased some of the tension on Draith's face. The dark elf smiled bashfully, his grin half-hidden under his floppy white hair."

dra "If I stay in the sun too long, you'll fail to recognize me."

ro "Then let's just hope Murlock does-- the last thing we need is him to forget who its friends are."

"Draith glanced back at Murlock and gave a firm nod."

dra "I'll start to introduce him to the other monsters, then. I suppose I'll take him outside once in a while, too, if I manage to get enough soldiers to guard him."
dra "I doubt Andras will be happy if he takes a large bite out of our army. Even if they deserve it."

"Draith grumbled the last bit under his breath, no doubt still holding onto his feud with the orcish soldiers. Rowan still wasn't sure what started that fight, but they seemed equally tolerable of each other ever since Draith arrived to Bloodmeen."

ro "I'll make preparations for the mock battle, then. Murlock should have some fun with it, don't you think, Murlock?"

"The beast snorted and rolled over, batting its heavy eyelids as it prepared for sleep."
"Rowan hoped the Khusti would show more action on the battlefield."

dra "Make your preparations, then. I'll work on getting Murlock used to well, people, I suppose."

ro "Good. Let me know if there are any problems."

show rowan at edgeleft with moveoutleft
hide draith with dissolve

"Rowan bid Draith farewell with a wave and began to leave the pits."
"As he passed by several cages, however, he noticed that many of the creatures inside were in varying states of slumber, their tired behavior growing weaker the further he walked away from Murlock."

ro "That's odd. Usually the creatures are active around this time."

"He glanced back at Draith and the Khusti, neither of which seemed to notice him any longer."
"Shrugging it off, Rowan stepped out of the pits and back into the havoc of Bloodmeen. His report should placate the twins, for the moment."

return





label the_beast_rages_on:

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show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"A cool breeze cut through the air as Rowan stepped out of Castle Bloodmeen, whipping his hair into his face."
"The sun shone high above the cloudless sky, coloring the castle and all who inhabited it in an unusually friendly-- almost cheerful-- light."
"What an unusual day to stage a bloodsport."
"Orc soldiers followed Rowan out of the castle, squinting up in annoyance as the sun blinded their sight. Rowan led the group around to the side of the castle, to the entrance where most of the beasts were carted through."
"A snarl echoed from the depths. It appeared Draith and his monstrosity were ready."

ro "Open the gates!"

"The orcs heeded Rowan's orders, spinning the heavy wheels to open the iron-clad gate to the castle."
"The gate lifted, revealing the towering monster of Draith's own creation. "
"The beastmaster rode atop Murlock's back as the beast lumbered forward, the creature was somehow even larger in the short time span Rowan had been away. It towered over a story high, and the antlers and horns sticking out of its head gave additional height."
"Murlock was evidently no longer used to daylight-- it hissed and thrashed against its restraints as the sun's rays beamed down upon its rough, armored skin, its black eyes blinking furiously in the glare."
"Although Rowan couldn't hear him, he watched as Draith patted the creature's head and murmured reassurances."

ro "Everything okay up there?"

"It took longer for Draith to answer than Rowan felt comfortable with."

show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

dra "Y-yes, he's just a bit excited, is all. I've let him outside a few times, but he's still not used to the transition yet."
dra "It's fine-- keep going. He'll calm down soon."

"Rowan hesitated, casting a wary look up at the beastmaster before trudging toward the forest. If Draith insisted it was fine, then he would have to take the elf's word at face value."
"They travelled far past the castle's gates and through the forest, careful to find births wide enough to fit Murlock through. On a few occasions, the beast got rowdy and knocked a couple of trees down, but Draith otherwise kept a tight leash on the creature."
"When they emerged on the other side of the forest, the wastelands stretched out before them and a cold breeze cut through Rowan's clothes. The seasons were changing, and the anticipation of the oncoming threat of battle tightened in the hero's chest."

ro "Alright, spread out into your positions."

"The orcs followed their orders, a few moving onto the defensive as Murlock and his team took the offense. Draith slid down from the beast's back, whispering a few more words of encouragement before he joined Rowan on the sidelines of the battlefield."
"Without Draith participating it was up to a couple of orcish soldiers to hold the chain restraints around the Khusti. Rowan could feel the dark elf's stress radiating off of him when they held the chains too loose or tugged the creature too violently. "
"He stood rigid next to Rowan, grimacing at every angry growl Murlock made."

menu:
    "Reassure the beastmaster.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('draith', 2)
        "Rowan laid a heavy hand on the beastmaster's shoulder before he could jump into the fray."
        ro "You won't be on the battlefield when the time comes. You need to trust the handlers."
        "Draith's face twisted into a mixture of stress and anxiety. He seemed to squirm in place, as though he wanted to object but couldn't find the words to do so."
        "Rowan gave his shoulder a squeeze."
        "He had no idea if Draith had had to go through something like that, but based on his reaction, he doubted it."
        ro "Let's see how he handles the mock battle first, alright?"
        dra "...Alright."
        "Draith reluctantly took a step back, putting some more space between himself and the battlefield, but Rowan could still see the tension in his body as he watched the orcs tug and pull at Murlock's chains."
    "Focus on the battle.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('draith', -2)
        "Rowan shifted himself in front of Draith, blocking the elf's path lest he decide to jump into the fray. The last thing he needed was a mother hen panicking on the battlefield."
        if avatar.corruption > 30:
            "He heard Draith make a noise of discontent and worry behind him, but Rowan elected to ignore it. There were bigger problems to be had than Draith's needless worries."
        else:
            "He heard Draith make a noise of discontent and worry behind him, and Rowan bit back a comforting response. The time for Draith to face what his creature had actually been made for was here, and Rowan needed to make sure it went smoothly."

"Rowan glanced around the field, searching for Andras. The demon had expressed his intent on viewing the spectacle from the moment Rowan had mentioned it, eager to see what the beast was capable of."
"Except no one had seen the demon lord all morning, and time was running short."

menu:
    "Call Andras.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Annoyed with the delay, Rowan grasped the amulet and spoke clearly."
        ro "We're all waiting on you, Andras."
        "There was a pause. Rowan glanced at the antsy beast, its growl echoing across the wastes."
        show andras displeased behind bg3
        an "Hold on. I'm in the middle of something."
        an "Who said you could run now, fucker?!"
        "The second part wasn't directed at Rowan, but he could hear shouting on the other end of the amulet."
        "Before Rowan could respond, Murlock's chains scraped together, drawing his attention. The monster yanked on its restraints, nearly bowling a few orcs over in its attempted escape."
        ro "...I'm not sure we have the time to wait."
        ro "Do you want us to call off the mock battle?"
        "Another pause. He heard scuffling on the other end, followed by Andras's wickedly gleeful laugh."
        an "Hold on. This won't take long."
        "The connection ended abruptly. Draith shifted at his side, barely suppressing the urge to run in and interfere with how the orcs were handling Murlock's restraints."
        "Rowan looked back across the wastes, his lip curled in distaste. Andras or not, the orcs were clearly ready for bloodshed, and any indication of a cancellation would only upset them."
        "Then again, Murlock didn't seem to be willing to wait any longer. It yanked on its chains again, an angry cry echoing in the air."
        "Perhaps there was time for a quick practice run before Andras got there, just to be safe."
        hide andras
    "Go on with the mock battle.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Mulock yanked on his chains, letting out an agitated growl as it shifted back and forth. The orcs struggled to hold the beast in place, yanking on the chains with more force than necessary."
        "Draith took a step forward, barely suppressing the urge to run in and save his poor creature from their brutality."
        "Andras or not, if they didn't start soon, Rowan wasn't sure how he could keep Draith from interfering--or the orcs from hurting the Khusti."

"Rowan cleared his throat and stood a little taller, raising his voice to bellow out across the fields."

ro "Ready yourselves, men! Begin on my mark!"

"The orcs moved into position, two of them dragging the Khusti to the right side of the barren landscape. Fifteen soldiers stood on each side of the wastes and eyed each other up, their weapons held high. There was a new excitement in the air as they anticipated the fight."

ro "Now!"

"The mock battle began."
"The offensive orcs struck first, their swords clashing loudly with the metal shields their opponents were given."
"The Khusti did not move. It watched the orcs battle beneath it, seemingly interested in the battle but uninterested in participating. Rowan frowned."

ro "Why isn't it doing anything?"

dra " It... doesn't feel threatened. The orcs are more concerned with fighting themselves than Murlock!"

"Draith sounded fascinated by this development, and Rowan could see in the dark elf's eyes that he was just as surprised by the Khusti's behavior."

show andras displeased at edgeright with moveinright

"A sudden movement to his left caught Rowan's attention, and before he could instruct the orcs with their next move, Andras came striding out from between the trees."

an "What's this? You started all the fun without me!"

"His voice was accusatory as he approached Rowan and Draith. Although his face was twisted in anger, Rowan could see an excited glimmer in his eyes as he glanced toward the enormous monster."

an "Is this it?"
an "Where's the bloodshed? The fighting?! Don't tell me you made it {i}docile{/i}!"

dra "I didn't {i}make{/i} it anything; I can't control every whim and emotion my creatures feel. I'm not a deity."

an "This is useless! You promised me something revolutionary! What am I supposed to do with this?!"

dra "He's not useless!"

"But Draith glanced nervously at the Khusti, and Rowan knew he was thinking the same thing; Andras wouldn't let him house a beast this large that didn't earn its keep, no matter how much Draith cared for the Khusti. An idle monster would do nothing for them on the battlefield."
"They needed a reaction; a strong one."

ro "Aim for the beast!"

"Draith tensed, but Rowan disregarded the dark elf's concern as the orcs on defense dove for the Khusti."
"A howl of pain echoed throughout the fields. While many of the orcs had missed, one managed to strike Murlock across its soft underbelly-- one of the only spots not protected by armour."
"Murlock didn't hesitate to strike back."
"Large pools of vibrant purple venom shot out from the beast's mouth, striking down the orc that dared hurt him-- and anyone nearby."
"Screams pierced the air as the venom ate through their armor and skin, flesh burning clean off of their bones and sizzling as it hit the ground. One stumbled backward, his face half-melted to nothing, before collapsing on the ground."

show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve

"Andras flashed a wide, pointed smile."

an "Now that's what I'm talking about!"

"The demon's glee shone through as the orcs shrieked in pain, their green skin bubbling and disintegrating underneath the heavy acid. He seemed to have forgotten that these were members of his own army he was watching die on the field."
"Rowan stared agape at the beast as he let out a wild roar. Draith was in awe, and Rowan could tell that the dark elf was already mentally noting every movement the Khusti made for his records."

dra "This is intriguing"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "This is brutal..."
else:

    ro "This is amazing..."

an "Ha-ha, this is {i}perfect{/i}!"

"The three of them watched as Murlock liquefied the opposing orcs with its acid, the purple goo locking them into place and melting their flesh down to their bones."
"Rowan glanced down at the beastmaster with suspicion."

ro "I thought you said the venom would just spray out and poison its victims? I don't remember you mentioning anything like this..."

"The elf froze. He kept his attention on the beast, refusing to look in Rowan's eyes."

dra "...I may have made a few modifications. I thought this would be more useful."

ro "...I see."

dra "It was such a small change, I didn't think it was worth mentioning."

"Rowan wouldn't call it a small change, not in the least. But no one could argue its deadly effect"
"What was odd, though, was that some of the opposing orcs turned on each other as well. At first Rowan assumed they were confused in the midst of battle, but something seemed odd about the half-melted orcs as they turned on their dying comrades."
"That was no concern for Mulock's team, though."
"Murlock's orcs cheered beside the beast in victory as they yanked the chain back and forth to aim for certain opponents. It didn't matter that their brethren had died; they were winning."
"That is, until the beast turned on them."

ro "What--?"

"Before he could get another word out, Murlock spun around and spewed more poison onto the triumphant orcs. Their cheers turned into screams as they clutched their melting limbs."

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

"Andras's face fell as he realized what was happening."

an "What's it doing? {i}Stop him{/i}!"

"A few brave orcs yanked on the chains in an attempt to drag Murlock down, but the beast pulled back, yanking them clean off their feet as it balanced back on its hind legs."
"A roar loud enough to shake the ground quaked through the wastes, sending the men scrambling for their balance. Draiths eyes went wide."

dra "Oh no..."

"This was a disaster. Rowan held his breath as more poison came cascading down, easily eating through the chains that bound the Khusti and the poor orcs that were foolish enough to cling onto them."

ro "Shit."
ro "(The orcs didn't even stand a chance.)"

"Andras turned on Rowan and Draith, his fists clenched and seething."

an "I thought you had that thing under control!"

dra "I-I did, mostly! "
dra "It's young, it's still learning!"

an "Young?! That thing took out thirty men!"

"Draith flinched, glancing back at the heaps of orcish remains scattered over the plains. Murlock continued to drown the remaining ones in poison before charging over the wastes-- away from the castle."

dra "Wait, where is it going?"

"The men stopped their bickering to watch as Murlock charged through the wasteland with a furious battle cry, its legs surprisingly fast as it moved onto its next target."

ro "It looks like it's heading toward one of the mercenary camps."

an "Hm. Their loss."

"Andras shrugged, seemingly unbothered with the fact one of their hired camps was about to be liquified."

ro "We can't just let it roam free. It's still just a child-- it's going to keep growing, keep adapting. Eventually it's going to come back to the castle, and I'm not sure we're equipped to handle an adult with those capabilities."

"Something seemed to click in Andras's mind at the mention of the castle-- a realization that it was not just the few wanderers in the wastes at risk, but Bloodmeen as a whole."

an "Fine. Don't just stand there! Stop that thing!"

"Draith bristled, his cheeks turning a deeper shade of purple with embarrassment."

dra "I'm not-- I don't--"

"Draith looked to Rowan with pleading eyes for a suggestion."
"Rowan sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose in thought."
"There were still a few chains attached to Murlock's collar, albeit much shorter than before. If they could grab those and press its head toward the ground, then the poison shouldn't be able to go far."
"That, of course, would rely on the beast not disintegrating them first."

menu:
    "Take control of the situation.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "We need to stop it from spreading anymore poison. If we can grab the chains and force its head to the ground, that should be enough, right?"
        ro "Then we can clamp the mouth shut. Draith, you'll work on calming it down. Andras, bring us a muzzle from the castle."
        an "Are you giving {i}me{/i} orders?"
        "The demon glowered at him."
        ro "Do you want the beast taken care of or not?"
        dra "...I'm not sure that'll work..."
    "Ask for suggestions.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Well, does anyone have any suggestions, or do I need to come up with something myself?"
        an "We could kill it."
        "Andras grinned maliciously at the thought. Perhaps the challenge of hunting down Murlock excited him more than owning the creature for himself."
        "Draith paled considerably."
        dra "No! You can't!"
        an "What, you want it to wreak havoc until it can come back and destroy the castle?"
        an "That thing's done enough damage. I'm going to hunt it down."
        dra "B-But But!"
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "Draith glanced frantically between the two men, his eyes wide with panic. The truth was, it {i}would{/i} be easier to just kill the monster, but Rowan could tell from the look on Draith's how important the Khusti's survival meant to him."
            "Rowan wasn't sure he wanted to be responsible for that fatal decision."
        else:
            "Draith glanced frantically between the two men, his eyes wide with panic. Killing the monster {i}would{/i} be easier than ensuring its survival, but Rowan had seen with his own eyes just how brutal the beast could be. Was he really willing to kill such a useful monster?"
            "No, he wasn't."
        ro "Let's not be too hasty I'm sure there's something else we can come up with."
        ro "We just need to find a way to stop it from spreading more poison. If we can do that, then it shouldn't be too hard to get it under control."

"Draith shifted in place, a guilty look overcoming his face."

ro "...Draith?"

"The dark elf cringed, avoiding Rowan's gaze."

dra "Er-- Well, I"

"He hesitated, glancing back at the beast."

ro "What is it? Draith, we don't have time for this."

dra "Yes, I know but It won't be so simple as that"

ro "What? Why not?"

dra "Murlock {i}can{/i} do one other thing..."
dra "I didn't just choose the name for appearances sake. I thought it would be rather fitting if the beast could also steal 'shadows'."

ro "{i}What{/i}? What does that even mean?"

dra "Well, it's not {i}perfected{/i}, and it's not actual shadows persay, but I wanted to get it as close to the myth as I could."
dra "Murlock in mythos can steal shadows, souls, and force them to do his bidding. Our Murlock can bind to other creatures-- people, whatever-- and compel them to do the same thing. "
dra "It's a very basic compulsion-- Murlock can't do anything too complex-- but I thought this would help turn the tides if things got too ugly."

an "What a {i}monster{/i}."

"But Andras didn't sound angry-- he sounded excited, as if he could already see the beast stealing the enemy numbers and turning them around. Rowan, despite his better judgement, was impressed."
"Draith avoided looking at Rowan's face, his focus solely on the direction the Khusti had disappeared. Each second wasted meant the creature would be further away and harder to capture. They had to make a decision-- fast."

ro "Alright. Great. Does anyone have any ideas?"

an "It's simple; we kill the beast."

"Andras looked a little too excited as a hunting knife appeared in his hand. He stalked toward the direction the Mulock disappeared, following the sounds of the beast's wild cries."

dra "Andras! {i}Andras{/i}!"

"Draith chased after the demon, his eyes wide with fear, and Rowan pursued after them."

an " C'mhere, beasty! Your head will make a great decoration on my wall!"

dra "{i}No{/i}!"

"Draith's voice squeaked. Rowan caught up to the two quickly, rounding in front of them to block their path. Andras quirked a brow but halted beside Draith."

ro "That's enough."

an "Out of my way. Don't you know better than to get between a hunter and his prey?"

ro "We shouldn't kill the beast. It wouldn't make sense; we've spent too many resources putting it together."
ro "Besides, you've seen what it can do. Having that in our army could turn the tide in an instant."

"Andras looked ready to fight back, but he seemed to consider Rowan's argument, the logistics of the situation giving him pause."
"The demon's lips curled into a snarl."

an "Then what do {i}you{/i} suggest we do?"

ro "We'll capture it and take it back in. That's all we can do."

an "Not {i}all{/i} we can do"

"Draith glanced nervously up at the demon."

dra "Rowan has to do it."

ro "Why me?"

an "Yeah, why him? I can fight it off just fine."

"But the devilish grin on his face suggested the demon would do a little more than just fight the monster off. "

dra "Because it won't compel Rowan-- {i}and{/i} I'll get Murlock back {i}alive{/i}."

"Draith glared at Andras, but the demon laughed boisterously in response. There was no denial to Andras's plan."

an "Fine. Let's see if the weakling can tame the beast."
an "If not, he's all mine."

"Draith shuddered and looked at Rowan imploringly."
"There wasn't time to ask Draith how he knew the compulsions wouldn't work on him-- Rowan could hear the monster's roars fading."
"Rowan took off across the wastes with the demon and dark elf in tow."
"They were lucky; the beast had gotten distracted, veering off of the direction of the mercenary camps in exchange for a worn path that weaved through the hills."
"Draith's voice called out beside Rowan, his attention focused on the direction of the Khusti."

dra "If you can, try to climb atop its back. There is a notch in its armor that, if you put enough pressure, will put it to sleep."
dra "Just don't squeeze too hard, or you could really hurt it."

an "So cut the thing's head off? On it!"

dra "{i}Andras{/i}!"

"Draith let out a frustrated noise and spared the demon a distrusting glance before they turned their attention back to the road."
"It was only as they grew closer that Rowan saw just what had distracted the beast; an ornate black carriage strolling directly in its path."
"The hero picked up speed, nearly tumbling downhill as he rushed toward the beast. There was no time to wonder what such a carriage was doing out in the Wastes. What mattered was it made the situation a lot more complicated."
"Andras reached the monster first, slamming his knife against the beast's side. The metal clanked against its armour, bouncing off back into the wasteland. Andras looked momentarily stunned before his grin widened; a predator ready to play."
"The beast let out a cry as Andras dug his fingers under a plate of armor and tried ripping it from the monster's skin."

dra "Don't {i}hurt{/i} it!"

an "C'mhere, beasty! Look at you, you ugly fucking thing."

"Murlock roared, turning its head to spit the purple acid at his foe. Andras jumped back, the ground hissing as the goo melted where he had just been."
"While Andras provided a decent distraction-- for both Murlock and Draith, admittedly-- Rowan sized up the beast. The chains looked shorter up close, and his initial plan for pulling the beast down was looking slim."
"But if he could knock it out like Draith said, that wouldn't be a problem."
"He just needed to get up there. Somehow."
"With a weary sigh, Rowan dove for one of the chains."

ro "Haugh--!!"

"He caught the end of one-- barely. Rowan's legs kicked as he dangled from the side of the Khusti, gripping the metal curves as tightly as he could as the beast's head swung round and round to keep up with Andras. It didn't even seem to notice the extra passenger."
"So far so good."
"Rowan carefully climbed up the chain, struggling to avoid whiplash as the beast spun in its distraction. Asking Andras to remain still would surely draw the Khusti's attention, so he would have to make do."
"He reached the top of the Khusti feeling sick from all of the spinning. Rowan took a deep breath to hold down his bile and fully hoisted himself up. Nails digging into the beast's collar, he hooked his legs around its neck, earning a startled cry from the monster."
"Murlock threw itself back on its hind legs and let out a roar, nearly throwing Rowan off. He gripped onto the collar tighter, barely able to keep his balance."

dra "Rowan!!"

ro "I'm fine! I'm fine-- Just-- Calm down, will you?!"

"Of course, the Khusti would not calm down. Rowan's location had been exposed, and the Khusti would not have a stranger upon its back."
"So much for putting it to sleep; Rowan had to grip the collar for dear life not to be thrown off and consequently trampled on in the process."

an "You ready to do things my way yet?"

"Andras drew the beast's attention with another stab of his knife, although he directed the question toward Draith. The dark elf looked nervously between his creature and the demon."

dra "{i}No{/i}."

"However the doubt in his eyes was clear; would Andras have to intervene?"
"Gritting his teeth against the hammering of his skull, Rowan pinched around the Khusti's neck."
"It hollered, reminded of his presence once more, and thrashed about."
"Rowan could feel the presence of the Khusti's compulsion against him, battling in tune with the sharp headache. {i}Anger. Anger. Anger{/i}."
"Rowan shrugged it off, feeling nothing more than a mild annoyance as he tried to put the beast to sleep."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "Looking at his companions, he saw that the beast's compulsion affected none of them. Andras was too powerful, and Draith well, Rowan didn't know {i}why{/i} the dark elf was unaffected. The piece of information nagged at him, but it was something he would need to solve later."
else:
    "Looking at his companions, he saw that the beast's compulsion affected none of them. Andras was too powerful, and Draith well, though Rowan didn't know why Draith was unaffected he was happy to see the dark elf safe."

"No wonder the Khusti was so upset; it had no control in this situation."

ro "Damn you-- just go to sleep already!"

"Rowan continued pinching along the skin, but all it seemed to do was annoy the Khusti further. How much longer could he try this before the beast knocked him off entirely?"
"The carriage rolled closer along the path, and Rowan wondered if they were oblivious to the raging monster nearby. Didn't they see the dire situation they were already in?"

dra "Rowan..."

"Draith's voice carried a panicked edge to it. With a glance below, it was obvious Andras was growing bored of fending off the beast. He wanted to finish the hunt. Now."

ro "Damn it all! Why won't you sleep?!"

"Pinch. Pinch. Pinch."
"The beast swayed. Rowan pinched harder, a hysterical giggle bubbling on his lips as he saw the Khusti's eyes loll in its head."
"He'd found the spot."

dra "Rowan--"

ro "I've got it!"

dra "But Rowan--!!"

"Rowan ignored the dark elf, pinching as hard as he could. He could feel the Khusti's compulsion slipping as it lost consciousness."

dra "ROWAN!"

ro "What--? Oh."

"Rowan finally followed the elf's line of sight and saw why the beastmaster was so panicked."
"They were falling."
"They were falling directly on the carriage."

ro "Shit-!!"

"Murlock came crashing down on the carriage, its heavy body splintering the wood into several thousands of pieces. A few screams sounded from below, but Rowan couldn't get a good view of who had been injured-- or killed."
"He fell off of the sleeping beast's mighty back, landing clumsily on his feet amidst the broken wood."
"Andras let out a long whistle behind them, his attention more focused on the beast's prowess than the victims of its rampage."
"Draith caught up to Rowan's side."

dra "Are you alright?"

ro "I'm fine-- so is Murlock."

"The dark elf let out a deep sigh of relief. Then, he frowned at the carriage."

dra "You don't suppose?"

"Movement stirred between some of the wood. Out of the splintered vehicle and bloodshed, a lithe woman rose, her eyes slitted into a glare. Her features were impossible to mistake; purple skin, pointed ears, two telltale signs of the dark elven kingdom."
"Guilt coiled in Rowan's stomach. Jezera was expecting a woman from the very kingdom, and he had a horrible, sinking feeling that this woman was her."
"It seemed he wasn't the only one rattled by her presence, though; Draith paled considerably at Rowan's side, and he all but hid behind the hero."

ro "Draith?"

"The dark elf did not respond. He stared at the woman with utter horror as she brushed debris from her gown."

ro "Do you recognize her?"

"Draith swallowed hard."

dra "That's my mistress. The dark lady Elyon Daxysis."

scene black with fade

"......."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve

je "We're terribly sorry about the inconvenience, Lady Daxysis. You can imagine how hard it is to find good help these days."

"Jezera glared at Rowan over her shoulder, her anger still fresh and ripe despite the hours of apologizing, agonizing, and pure asskissing Rowan had to do to appease the dark elven noble enough that she would still agree to see them."
"It wasn't as if it was his fault that the Khusti went out of control. In fact, if it wasn't for him, the beast may have very well crushed the noble without a second thought."
"But that wasn't what Jezera thought. No, she was furious that the beast had even gone out in the first place, especially when it cost her a pretty coin to purchase Lady Elyon Daxisys a new wagon suitable to her tastes."
"This was not the current root of Jezera's apology. No, now the noblewoman seemed to find anything and everything wrong with her accommodations in the castle, and it was up to the demons and their staff to fix it."
"No matter how ridiculous it was."

ely "Of course. I can see why you asked for help; even my servants aren't so idiotic as to serve wine from {i}Lakreshda{/i} of all places. Then again, perhaps it's all you can afford, you poor dears."

"Jezera's body tensed, her smile carrying a sharp edge to it as she laughed alongside the dark elf's jibe."
"Rowan followed the women behind at a distance, biting back his annoyance as they schmoozed and not-so-subtly insulted each other's staff. "
"He had been requested to come along as a courtesy, as a sort of silent apology to Lady Daxisys. If she wanted anything, Rowan would be the one to personally fetch it for her. After all, it was his idea that nearly got her killed."
"He was lucky Jezera didn't simply bargain him away for more money."
"No, she wouldn't do that. He was too useful here."
"At least, he hoped so."
"Watching the women bicker, he wasn't so sure."

je "Rowan."

"The hero's gaze snapped to the demon, his posture stiff and tense. From the look on her face, this was not the first time she called for him."

ro "Yes?"

je "Our guest is thirsty. Acquire her something from the kitchen, will you?"

ro "As you wish."

"Rowan turned to leave, relieved to finally be rid of their presence, when Lady Daxisys held out a hand to stop him."

ely "Ah, and if you see that little elven boy from earlier, do bring him with you. I have a few questions for him regarding the creature."

"From the interest on her face, though, Rowan knew it was not just the Khusti that held her attention. After all, not many dark elves had the chance to flee their mistresses and live."
"The image of a shaken Draith came back to him now. He'd looked so stressed, so terrified, after realizing just whom the carriage contained."
"There hadn't been time to comfort the dark elf. There'd barely been time to talk to him. Upon realizing their mishap, Jezera was notified, and their group was quickly transported back to the castle."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "It was a perfect time to comfort the beastmaster, to provide a shoulder to cry on while he dug around to find out exactly {i}why{/i} the Khusti hadn't affected him, and yet he was stuck with these two women."
else:

    "Rowan couldn't stop thinking about the beastmaster and wondering if he was alright."

"Jezera evidently saw the look of familiarity in Lady Daxisys's eyes as well as well, and with a glance in his direction, Rowan heard her voice although her mouth did not move. This was for his ears only, thanks to her amulet."

je "{i}I will have to insist you do not bring him back with you. However, our beastmaster is in need of some attention after that... mess outside. I do not mind if you take a little extra time and sort him out{/i}."

hide rowan with moveoutleft

"Relieved, Rowan gave a stiff nod and left."

scene bg25 with fade

"Saving his trip to the larders for later, Rowan walked straight to the breeding pits, his attention focused on finding the dark elf."
"It was a harder task than anticipated. Rowan searched through the cells, Draith's office, the small section of the laboratory-- even the storage rooms-- but the dark elf was nowhere to be found."
"A chill ran down his spine. Lady Daxisys hadn't gotten to him on her own yet, had she?"
"Before he could make a run upstairs to see for himself, a wooden frame near the back of the pits caught his attention."
"It was decently hidden behind several stacked crates, but the frame peeked out of the stone walls, as if begging to be caught. Rowan grasped the handle and shoved the door open."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Draith?"

"It was a modest bedroom, with four stone walls and a single door to the pits. There was no window, but several notes and sketches had been attached to the walls, giving the room some flavor."
"There was very little furniture, too-- a bed, a trunk for clothes, and a small table with candles-- but somehow the simplicity suited Draith."

ro "...Draith?"

"A large bundle of blankets shifted on the bed. The dark elf's face peeked out from between them, a stubborn frown pulling at his lips."

show draith neutral behind bg25

dra "A-Ah I'm sorry. I didn't think anyone would come down here."

hide draith
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

"Draith unravelled himself from his blankets, putting on a brave face for the hero's sake, but Rowan could see the puffiness around his bloodshot eyes."

ro "Are you alright?"

dra "Me? Y-Yes, fine, fine! I'm doing great."

"Draith smiled. Rather, he tried to smile. His lips twitched, but fell immediately, and the dark elf was forced to look away."
"Rowan took a step forward and placed a hand on his shoulder."

ro "You can be honest with me."
ro "It's about your mistress, isn't it?"

"Draith's frame tensed. A small nod."

dra "She didn't say anything, but I saw the look in her eyes. She knows who I am. She's not happy."

"His hands shook at his hands, and Draith gripped his forearms to hide the movement. Rowan frowned. He'd rarely seen the beastmaster so tense, so afraid. Even an angry Jezera did not elicit this kind of response."
"The dark elf kept his head down, and Rowan felt he was getting a glimpse of who the man used to be before joining Bloodmeen."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "It was disheartening to look at."

ro "Draith What was it like? Living with your mistress?"

"Maybe if he knew more about Draith's situation, he could find a way to ease the dark elf's stress. "
"But the look on Draith's face told him that one measly conversation would do little to make up for whatever torture the elf endured under Lady Daxisys's care."

dra "She She was not a kind mistress. Not many are."

"Draith was quiet for a long time, and Rowan wondered if he would end the conversation there. He could not fault the beastmaster for wanting to avoid conversation of his troubled past."
"But then--"

dra "I was her slave for years. I don't remember much of my family-- just Lady Draxisys and her home."
dra "Her husband was an academic-- sort of a hobby to keep him preoccupied while she focused on more political matters. Lord Draxisys is the one that trained me to care for the collection of beasts."
dra "He He taught me everything I know."

"The beastmaster's voice fell, a solemn expression reaching across his face."

ro "That's how you learned to experiment, then, I take it?"

dra "Yes. His experiments were brutal, at times. I didn't always approve of them. But I wouldn't have learned anything without his help."
dra "My mistress was unhappy with the time we spent together. She made sure I was aware of that."

"He instinctively reached for his back, his slender fingers brushing against the skin. Rowan could see no mark there, but that didn't stop his mind from wandering to the various forms of torture Lady Draxisys could have inflicted on him."

ro "She's not your mistress anymore. She isn't someone you need to worry about any longer."

dra " That's That isn't true."
dra "The twins could always sell me back to her, if it suited them. They need her support."

"Rowan opened his mouth to object, but found the words failed him. He was right; sure, Draith made an excellent beastmaster, but if it came down to acquiring a wealthy supporter versus replacing their beastmaster, would the twins make the trade?"

ro "I'll do my best to protect you."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "They were reassuring words, ones that Rowan was sure Draith wanted to hear. It didn't have to mean he meant them; when it came down to it, Rowan wasn't even sure there {i}would{/i} be something he could do to stop Jezera from selling him off."
else:

    "There was conviction in his voice. And, to Rowan's own surprise, he realized he meant it."
    "He knew deep down that there was a chance he couldn't prevent it, but that didn't mean he wouldn't try."

"Draith's brows furrowed, confusion flitting across his face."

dra "You will?"

ro "Don't you believe me?"

dra "I-I-- no, it isn't that, I just"

"Draith bit down on his lip, flustered."

dra "I don't understand why you would go out of your way for me, I suppose."

menu:
    "You're my friend.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('draith', 5)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 3
        $ draithFinaleChoice = "friend"
        ro "You're my friend, aren't you? I wouldn't let a friend fall back into the hands of a woman like that."
        dra "You You see me as a friend?"
        ro "I do. I would hope you've come to trust me as your friend as well, although I won't force it on you, of course."
        dra "No, no! Yes, I-- I do see you as a friend, I think. I've never had anyone this close before"
        dra "I'm very new to this to 'friendship'. This will take some getting used to."
        ro "Of course. It's not easy to put your trust into someone else as friends do, but I hope you're comfortable doing that with me."
        ro "Speaking of trust, though, there is something I'm curious about..."
    "You're a valuable asset.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('draith', -5)
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        $ draithFinaleChoice = "asset"
        ro "You're a valuable asset to the castle, Draith. The effort it would take to find another beastmaster when we have you simply wouldn't be worth it."
        "Draith frowned slightly, his fingers drumming against the box."
        dra "Is that so?"
        dra "Yes, I guess it would be hard to find someone with as much knowledge... "
        ro "Ah, speaking of knowledge..."

    "You're mine." if rowan_draith_sex:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('draith', 5)
        $ draithFinaleChoice = "mine"
        ro "I'm your master now, aren't I?"
        ro "You're mine. I won't let someone else take you so easily, dark elven noble or otherwise."
        "Draith's cheeks flushed a dark purple, his eyes wide. He was momentarily speechless, both touched and excited by Rowan's proclamation."
        dra "I-I Oh. {i}Oh{/i}."
        "A small, excited smile played at the corner of the dark elf's lips. Rowan could see the desire flooding his eyes, all but begging Rowan to show him just how {i}much{/i} he belonged to the hero."
        "That would have to wait, though. There was something on Rowan's mind, something that had been bothering him for hours now, ever since they ran off to capture the beast."
        ro "But as your master, there's something I've been wanting to know."

ro "How did you know that Murlock's powers wouldn't affect me when I ran in to stop it?"

"He could see Draith visibly searching for the right answer. Cautiously, he met Rowan's gaze."

dra "...I didn't."
dra "I mean, I {i}hoped{/i}. You seemed to be unaffected during the battle, and my options were you or to let Andras kill Murlock"

"Draith shook his head in disgust."

dra "I'm not really sure what happened, but I'm glad things worked out as they did. I'm not sure what I would have done if I lost my Khusti..."

ro "The compulsion didn't seem to work on you either. Was that something you put into the beast?"

dra "No, I"

"The dark elf's face fell."

dra "It doesn't work on people who have been magically bound already. I'm no longer bound to my mistress, but I was, once."
dra "All slaves are, but usually we're not so lucky to find a loophole and escape."

"So that was how he escaped, then; a loophole. Curiosity tugged at the back of Rowan's mind, but he refrained from bombarding the dark elf with more questions."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "He needed Draith to trust him, after all. Pushing too much would just be suspicious."
else:
    "There was a time and place, this was neither."

ro "...Oh. I see."
ro "That worked out for you today, then. You might not have been able to resist otherwise."

dra "I wouldn't even be here if I hadn't found a way out from that spell."

"Their conversation lapsed as Draith reached down to fix the sheets on his bed. Rowan watched him with a frown, then cleared his throat."

ro "You know, I had no idea this place was down here. I take it this is your room?"

dra "Yes. I don't like to be far from the animals, so I turned one of the storage rooms into somewhere to sleep."
dra "Ah, I suppose I should have asked if that was alright first"

ro "It's nice. Are you sure it's big enough for you?"

"The room itself felt a little cramped for a bedroom, even with the bed tucked into the corner. Draith finished fixing the sheets and lowered himself onto the mattress, his slender legs illuminated by the dim candlelight. "

dra "It's perfect. I don't need much space-- it's bigger than any room I've ever had."

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "Rowan didn't doubt it; dark elven slaves were not known for having much space to themselves, if any at all. It was unsurprising that Draith relished in living in a broom closet."
else:

    "He sounded so happy about it. Rowan frowned, a slight pang in his chest. A storage room was the biggest room he ever had? He dreaded to think of what Draith's sleeping conditions must have been like in the dark eleven kingdom."

"Glancing at one of the bottles on Draith's desk, the reminder of the bottle of brandy he was meant to fetch came back to him. He knew he should be getting back to Jezera and Lady Daxisys, but it felt wrong to leave Draith now when he was still so tense."
"As the dark elf settled himself comfortably on the bed, Rowan had a feeling he knew how Draith would prefer to be comforted."

menu:
    "\"Comfort\" Draith with Your Body":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_relation('draith', 5)
        "Before he could think better of it, Rowan stood at the foot of the bed and reached for Draith from behind, pulling him tightly against his chest."
        "Draith started, surprised by the sudden contact, but whatever words he'd planned to say quickly developed into a slight whimper as Rowan bit down on the soft, tender flesh of his neck."
        ro "You're still so tense. Didn't you listen to anything I had to say?"
        if draithFinaleChoice == "friend":
            ro "You're my friend. I'm not going to let my friend mope around so pitifully."
        elif draithFinaleChoice == "asset":
            ro "You're a valuable asset to us, but your work is hardly effective when you're being so pitiful."
        else:
            ro "You're mine, and I won't let my things become so miserable and pathetic."
        "He bit down again on the dark elf's neck, his hands sliding across his chest and waist. Draith shuddered, his eyes fluttering closed."
        ro "Now, how can I cheer you up?"
        dra "I-It feels like you already know what to do."
        "Draith arched his body toward Rowan, his ass pressing up against the hero's crotch. Rowan smirked, the friction against his cock a pleasant sensation."
        "Draith looked back at him imploringly, the bulge of his erection already poking out from his shorts."
        "Removing his clothes, Rowan climbed atop the bed. The dark elf shimmied out of his clothes, tossing them into a dirty pile on the floor."
        if rowan_draith_sex or avatar.corruption > 30:
            "Gripping his wrists, Rowan shoved Draith back onto the bed, pinning his arms above his head."
        else:
            "Rowan ran his hands up and down the dark elf's body, gently pushing him back down onto the bed. Draith automatically put his arms above his head, securing them together by an invisible bind."
            "Complying, Rowan placed his hands over his slender wrists, earning an excited writhe from the beastmaster."
        "His mouth came down onto Draith's neck again, teeth grazing the skin as he pressed down hard kisses. Draith inhaled sharply, his body arching closer with each bite and lick."
        dra "Fuck Fuck, Rowan Master"
        "Rowan could feel the dark elf's excitement grow with each hardening each of his cock as it brushed and bobbed against the hero's thigh. Rowan's own erection lengthened in response, rubbing against the elf's belly."
        if rowan_draith_sex or avatar.corruption > 30:
            "Scanning the room, Rowan reached for Draith's belt nearby."
            "Draith stopped, a slight panic settling onto his face."
            dra "W-What are you?"
        else:
            dra "Y-You know, it would be a lot easier for you to touch me if you had something to hold me in place"
            "Draith glanced up at his wrists, the implication clear. Rowan nodded, glancing around the room."
            "His gaze landed on a discarded belt on the floor. He bent over and picked it up."
            "Draith's eyes widened, a slight panic settling onto his face."
            dra "U-Um, Rowan, I..."
        "He trailed off, relief overcoming him when Rowan tied the belt around the elf's wrists and the wooden headboard, securing him there."
        "Draith bit down on his lip, eyes wide as he watched Rowan kiss down his neck and shoulders, following a path down to his taut nipples."
        "Rowan bit down on one, gently toying with the nib between his teeth."
        if rowan_draith_sex == False:
            "It was more difficult than he was expecting, considering how flat and slender the elf's chest was. Rowan was used to the soft mounds of his wife, but Draith's body provided more of a challenge-- one he was eager to explore."
        dra "Mmph!"
        "Draith's hips jerked up toward him, but Rowan pushed him back down, using his other hand to toy with the beastmaster's other nipple as he sucked and bit the first one."
        "He repeated the action to the other side, flipping every so often as Draith's nipples became as rigid as his cock."
        if rowan_draith_sex == False:
            "It became easier with each movement, and Rowan found his body easily becoming accustomed to the flat panes of Draith's chest as he teased and toyed with the nimble beastmaster."
        dra "Master Rowan, please"
        "He needed it. Rowan could feel it in every twitch and movement of the elf's body, his craving for something more."
        "Rowan felt a similar sensation. His cock twitched, brushing against Draith's leg. The dark elf whimpered."
        if rowan_draith_sex or avatar.corruption > 30:
            "Sitting up, Rowan grabbed the candle from the elf's nightstand. Draith watched with interest as Rowan hovered it above his lithe body, the wax dripping over the edges."
        else:
            "Rowan glanced at the melting candle on the elf's nightstand, an idea flickering at the back of his mind. He'd once done this with Alexia when she was feeling particularly feisty-- would Draith like it as well?"
            "Hesitantly, Rowan sat up and grabbed the candle, carefully lifting it over the dark elf. Draith watched with eager anticipation as the hero slowly dripped some of the wax onto his chest."
        "The elf hissed as the wax landed with a slight plop onto his nipple. Draith bit down on his lip, the second drop eliciting a more pleasant reaction than the first."
        ro "Why isn't it cooling into wax?"
        "Rowan stared at the little clear puddle on Draith's chest, surprised that it didn't immediately turn back into wax. Draith breathed heavily, his body shuddering with excitement."
        dra "It's a special candle I had shipped in. The The wax is also massage oil"
        "A light blush colored his cheeks as he too watched the puddle of oil drip down his nipple and chest."
        "There were a million uses for this Rowan could think of, many of them involving a rather sensual image of Draith pleasuring himself in the ass with one of his candles when no one else was around, but Rowan had another thought for this in mind."
        "Lifting the elf's legs back, Rowan dripped the wax oil onto Draith's asshole, savoring the pleasured gasp that escaped from his lover's lips."
        dra "Yes Ohh, yes--!"
        "Lifting the candle back above Draith's chest, Rowan inserted himself into the elf's asshole as bits of wax and oil slid down the elf's body, creating a shine across his purple-hued skin."
        "The oil made it easy for Rowan to drive himself into the beastmaster; Draith's asshole opened up wide, allowing Rowan to plunge as deep into the slim man as he could."
        "Rowan watched in delight as Draith's cock twitched and bounced with each violent thrust, the massage oil mixing in with precum as they slid and dripped from the elf's tip."
        dra "F-Fuck, ohh, fuck, master--!!"
        "Draith whimpered again, the bed bouncing as his hips thrashed up and down on the bed. Rowan could feel his desperation, the desire and need pent up in his body and begging for release."
        "Setting the candle down, Rowan squeezed Draith's oil-covered cock, one hand moving swiftly up and down his shaft as he plowed the elf's ass."
        "It was the most open Draith had ever felt to Rowan; his legs spread wide, eager to accept each pounding sensation of the hero's cock between his ample bottom."
        "The oil was slick within the elf's asshole and in Rowan's hand, allowing for quick, swift pumps at the base and tip of Draith's cock."
        "Draith's hands reached for Rowan, but the belt held them in place above his head, forcing him to show his excitement by bucking his hips."
        "A pleasured moan escaped Rowan's mouth as he dug himself deeper, harder, faster into the sex-driven elf."
        "He was losing himself, the combination of movement in Draith's asshole, his bucking hips, and the feel of a hard cock in his hand driving him over the edge."
        "Draith gave in first, his body convulsing with stuttered gasps as hot cum poured out of his cock and over the hero's belly and hand."
        "The visible sight of Draith's pleasure was enough to put Rowan over the edge, steering him into his own climax."
        ro "Ngh--!!"
        "Rowan's hips bucked, his movement haggard and hard as Draith's ass squeezed every ounce of seed from the hero's cock. He could feel the liquid gushing out from Draith's ass and spilling out onto his hips and the bedding."
        "The men stayed like that for a moment, their minds swimming in the aftermath of pleasure as they caught their breaths."
        "Draith broke the silence first with a small, breathy laugh."
        dra "Mmm I definitely feel my value here now."
        "Rowan chuckled, reaching up to untie the elf from the bed. Draith rubbed his wrists, lazily laying back on the mattress as he took some time to recover."
        if avatar.corruption < 61:
            "Rowan stared down at Draith, a strange feeling overcoming him. He felt as though his chest were swelling, his breathing tight as his gaze devoured every curve and angle of the dark elf's body."
            "He recognized this feeling, but he pushed it down, down, as far from thought as he could. It was too familiar, too overwhelming giddy and warm."
            "Sex with Draith was enjoyable, but it didn't warrant this type of reaction after the fact, right?"
            if avatar.corruption > 30:
                "Guilt immediately mixed with the emotion, dampening his mood. A part of him recognized that, just maybe, he was using the dark elf for his own selfish means. To suggest there was anything more would be a lie to them both, wouldn't it?"
            "Getting dressed, Rowan shook off the thoughts, hoping that by refusing to address them that they would disappear. The emotions lingered, but he paid them no mind."
        else:
            "Rowan stared down at Draith, a strange feeling stirring in his chest, but he pushed it down. Perhaps once he would have explored such tender emotion, but Rowan knew the time for that was long gone."
            "Instead he smirked, satisfied with the way Draith stared up at him with glistening adoration. Good; he'd successfully secured the dark elf's trust, and all it took was a quick romp in the bed."
            if rowan_draith_sex == False:
                "If that was all it took, perhaps he should have given in to the elf's desires much sooner."
        "There were still two women of high power waiting for him, after all. He needed to get that brandy to them as soon as possible, perhaps more for his own sanity than fear of punishment."
        $ rowan_draith_sex = True
    "Return to Jezera and Lady Daxisys.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Regardless, it wouldn't do to keep Jezera and Lady Daxisys waiting. Rowan had put off meeting with the women again for as long as he could allow."
        ro "Chin up, Draith. You're with us now; we won't let you go so easily."
        "Draith gave the hero a grim smile, his eyes betraying his disbelief, but said nothing more as he curled back into bed."

scene black with fade

"Leaving the beastmaster to his devices, Rowan left the breeding pits, snatched a bottle of brandy from the larder, and rejoined Jezera and her guest."

scene bg27 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"He found the two women seated at a large table, empty goblets set out in front of them as Jezera tapped her nails idly against the tabletop. Their conversation halted as Rowan stepped in, suspicion blatant on their faces."

ely "Where is the beastmaster?"

ro "I didn't come across him-- but the orcs are drinking us out of house and home, mistress. This is the last of it for now, but another shipment arrives tomorrow. I'll make sure to order more next time."

"He said the second part to Jezera, quick to change the subject before Lady Daxisys could push further for information on Draith."

je "You certainly will. It won't do to leave our guests thirsty."

"Rowan nodded, bending toward her goblet to fill it up."
"The demon's voice suddenly played in his mind, the amulet providing discretion to their conversation."

je "{i}You seem to be in a better mood. I take it the beastmaster is doing well?{/i}"

ro "{i}As well as he can. You haven't made any plans to sell him to her, have you?{/i}"

je "{i}Hm, what a quaint idea. It didn't even cross my mind, but if she's interested, that could be an incentive of its own{/i}"

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "A dark look flickered across Rowan's face. Jezera barely held her laughter in."

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Rowan carefully kept his face neutral. He expected as much from Jezera, but after just securing the dark elf's full trust, it would certainly be an inconvenience to lose him already."
else:

    "A guilty look flickered across Rowan's face. Jezera barely held her laughter in."

je "{i}Oh, don't look so dire. I tease. It's not easy to come across a beastmaster so knowledgeable; I have no intention of selling him.{/i}"

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Although he tried not to show it, Rowan felt a wave of relief wash over him."
else:

    "Rowan nodded, betraying nothing on his face."

"As he bent to pour Lady Daxisys's, she raised a hand to stop him."

ely "Don't bother; I'll be retiring momentarily."
ely "As I was saying, this was a poor introduction to your practices at best, Jezera."
ely "..But that beast was certainly magnificent. If he hadn't destroyed my carriage and killed my footman, I might almost be impressed."

je "It's our newest addition. Some hiccups are always expected along the way, but they never last long."

"Jezera sipped her wine, and Rowan stared at her, baffled. {i}Hiccups{/i} were expected? Wasn't she the one that threw a fit that the mock battle had gone horribly wrong?"
"But neither woman paid the hero any mind. Their talk was business, and he was simply another slave to do their bidding."

ely "Speaking of hiccups, I noticed a young man in your staff. A little dark elf. He looked strikingly familiar."

"She looked directly at Rowan."

ely "I see you didn't bring him with you."
ely "Pity. There's so much I want to ask him."

"But the look on her face told another story. Rowan saw the malicious glint in her eyes, the way her lips pressed together in a tight, forced smile that barely constrained her irritation."
"He was relieved when she turned to Jezera and dropped the subject, tucking it away for what Rowan could only guess would be a later confrontation."
"Even with Lady Daxisys's calm demeanor, he doubted the dark elf would allow Draith to continue living here with no consequence for his escape. But what was she planning?"

if avatar.corruption > 61:
    "A disturbance churned in his stomach. Rowan's grip tightened around the brandy bottle."
else:

    "Rowan kept his expression blank, but he watched Lady Daxisys out of the corner of his eye."

ely "Your efforts intrigue me. Let's strike up a deal, shall we?"

"Jezera leaned in, a slight purr to her voice."

je "I'm listening."

ely "Your original monetary request is outlandish, but that does not mean I can't be persuaded. Allow me to offer you a smaller sum for now, and if you continue to impress me, perhaps more will come your way."
ely "I would be interested to see more as you progress. I request an invitation and presentation as you advance. If I like what I see, perhaps then we can discuss larger donations."

je "We would be more than happy to accomodate you, Lady Daxisys."

ely "Elyon is fine. I believe I'll be looking forward to this partnership."

"Lady Daxisys glanced in Rowan's direction with a hard edge to her smile before rising from her chair."

je "Must you retire so soon? You've only just arrived. Do stay-- we'll have a party of our own."

ely "A generous offer, but I'm quite exhausted from my travels. I'll rest tonight and be on my way tomorrow."

je "I see. And you're set on travelling {i}traditionally{/i}? We have portals for a reason, you know."

ely "In my experience, the journey, my dear, far outweighs the destination. "

je "...Of course. Well, if you need anything at all, do not hesitate to ask. We like to be hospitable to our guests."

ely "When you're not launching beasts on them."

"Jezera's smile twitched, her annoyance slipping through."

je "Rowan. Be a good boy and escort Elyon to her room. I will have a new carriage waiting outside for her in the morning."

ro "Of course."

scene black with fade

"Rowan led Lady Daxisys upstairs to a long hall of guest rooms, glancing down at her every so often to make sure she didn't run off. He didn't trust her not to disappear down one of the halls and exact some type of vengeance on Draith of her own accord."
"Lady Daxisys did no such thing and followed him diligently. A small smirk played on her lips as she wandered silently beside him through the halls."

scene bg14 with fade

"He stopped in front of a guest room as far from the breeding pits as he could get. Rowan pushed the door open and gestured inside."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Your room, my lady."

ely "Hm. Yes, I suppose this will do nicely."

"Lady Daxisys stepped into the bedroom, but stopped and turned back at him before reaching the bed."

ely "Since I could not tell him myself, I'll leave a message with you to deliver to the little dark elven boy. Understood?"

"She did not wait for Rowan to accept."

ely "The demons' walls cannot hide you forever. You're a traitor, and you will be dealt with accordingly."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Rowan bristled, but if Lady Daxisys knew or even cared about his reaction, she didn't show it."
else:

    "Rowan stared at her with a slight edge to his stance. If Lady Daxisys knew or even cared about his reaction, however, she didn't show it."

"The dark elf shut the bedroom door in his face, her smirk haunting his thoughts long after she'd gone to sleep."

$ draith1FinaleSeen = True

return





label dungeon_delving:

scene bg6
show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
show liurial happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan leaned forward, glazed eyes staring down at his desk. Liurial was telling him about some kind of census initiative for the castle, but Rowan was too far gone to process a word."

liur "I was thinking, since the orcs have such a low rate of response to the questionnaire, perhaps we could find some kind of incentive to tie to the response. I must confess that my experience interacting with orcs is lacking"
liur " ...And I would prefer to keep it that way"

"She paced back and forth in front of his desk clutching her notepad."

if society_type == "feudal":
    liur "...So perhaps you might have some kind of idea on how we can bring response rate up, Mlord."
else:
    liur "...So perhaps you might have some kind of idea on how we can bring response rate up, Sir."

ro "Huh?"

"Rowan groaned and raised his head to look at her. "


show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve

liur "Rowan, you're practically drooping in your chair! I hadnt even noticed something was wrong. Im terrible."

"She rushed over to his side, frantically looking him over for some sign of harm. Her prior inattention had flipped into disheveled worry."

liur "Were you wounded recently in the field? Is there something I could bring you?"

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

ro "Nothing so serious. I appreciate your concern though."

"He forced a weak smile."

ro "I'm just a bit overwhelmed, is all. Its been such a long week, that the talk of surveys and whatnot just took my last bit of fire. It might surprise you to hear, but my position is a bit stressful."

liur "Oh. Why, of course! I could only imagine!"

if society_type == "feudal":
    liur "Please, allow me please to bring you something to drink. Its the least I can do, Mlord."
else:
    liur "Please, allow me please to bring you something to drink. Its the least I can do, Sir."

menu:
    "Accept her help.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "She scurried off to pick up a vase full of water and returned with a full cup. She went down to her knees, and held it up to him. More slave-like than secretarial."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "Thank you."
            "He softly took the glass from her hands."
        else:
            "Rowan nodded and grabbed the glass."
    "Wave her off.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan waved at the air, discouraging the notion. The obedient elf simply went down to her knees in front of him, regarding him with clear concern."

ro "You dont have to drop everything just because Im not in my best shape. Being stuck filing papers in a dark castle in the barren north probably wasnt how you planned your life would go."

show liurial happy at midleft with dissolve

liur "Perhaps it wasnt my plan. What would have become of my life in Ealoan, only the weeping goddess may mourn for."

"The reassuring smile she offered him could have warmed the heart of a demon."

liur "Truth be told, working beneath you has proven most invigorating."
liur "I've never tackled a task as complex as assisting in running such a stronghold! Among {i}The Band of the Fourteen Winds{/i}, there was often little work to do between jobs. It could get dreadfully dull. "

"Rowan leaned back in his chair. The conversation and the drink were doing wonders for his energy already. Perhaps all he needed was a chance to take his mind off his troubles?"

ro "You didnt take the time to develop any hobbies?"

liur "...Er, not on the roadAt most the odd book."


show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Her eyes darted to the side."

liur "Without some task to do, or some way I can be of use to someone, I start to feel like a pointless mouth to feed."
liur "Just let me be useful, and Ill be content. Im sorry if that makes me rather boring though..."

"As always, there was a mountain of reports, documents, and requests covering Rowans desk. Far beyond what any man could handle by himself in a single day. It made him chuckle darkly into his hands."

ro "Well, its good that one of us, at least, can find a way to enjoy paperwork."

show liurial aroused at midleft with dissolve

"She breathed inwards. Then, she shot him a timid glance from behind her bangs. Rowan couldnt help but notice shed brought her arms closer to her chest making her meager bosom push up."

if society_type == "feudal":
    liur "Mlord, Perhaps there are other ways I could be helpful, too? Pertaining to your stress, I mean"
else:
    liur "Mlord, Perhaps there are other ways I could be helpful, too? Pertaining to your stress, I mean"

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowans face remained stone. Shed even started to bat her eyelashes, as if her meaning wasnt already clear. "

if elfSex == True:
    ro "Something tells me that you're about to suggest another roll in my sheets, aren't you? For such a shy thing, youre surprisingly insatiable."
else:

    ro "I told you before that you don't need to pay for my protection with sex, right? Are you about to suggest something of that sort?"

"She let out a soft giggle."

liur "Well, thats not {i}exactly{/i} what I meant..."

liur "Perhaps"
liur "Perhaps, there is a game we could play together? You could say that I had somehow been a disobedient secretary. And you were bringing me down to the dungeon to give me a punishment."

ro "You've been a model of diligence and respect."

liur "Yes, but we would be playing pretend. Youd say I was a bad girl and in need of punishment. And, of course, I would never dream of contradicting my protector."

"She leaned slightly forward, without breaking her kneeling posture. The back of her hand brushed against the leg of his pants. It was so soft a touch he could barely feel it through the material. "

ro "What kind of punishment are you suggesting?"

liur "Ah...you know...perhaps bindings. Or even a spanking. It would be your place to choose, not mine. Just, so long as what youd selected would help you release your stress on me."

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

"At that, he had to chuckle. Rowan had lived in Bloodmeen long enough by now to know what she was trying to imply."

ro "That's what you're talking about, huh? Do you take me for Jezera? Or Andras?"

"Her eyes widened."



liur "No! Of course not!"
liur "I must have overstepped. Please forgive me. Im so stupid."

show liurial happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan just shook his head."

if elfSex == True:
    ro "It's fine. It's fine. You're just talking about rough sex, right?"
    ro "Its not as though I've never engaged in anything like that before. But, taking you down to the dungeon would be taking it to a different level entirely."
    liur "Im so, so, so, sorry. It was a mistake to suggest you do something you arent comfortable-"
    ro "Just breathe for a moment, Liurial. "
    "She paused and took in a bit of fresh air. Enough, at least, to let her stop and calm down."
    liur "Oh. Okay."
else:

    ro "Relax Liurial. I know you didn't mean to insult me. Though, it is rather daring to suggest something so intense after having already seen me so reluctant about any kind of sexual contact."
    liur "I'm sorry for that too"
    "Her head drooped lower. She was like a puppet whose strings had been cut."
    liur "I thought that maybe I'd asked you at a bad time. Im so stu-"
    ro "Wait. Just wait a second. Let me think."

"Rowan settled back in his chair with a frown. He hadnt anticipated how hard she seemed to take it when he even suggested he would say no to her offer. Surely if this were just a way of helping de-stress she would have been more blase about it. "
"Then who was to say that was the real rationale?"
"Something that struck him from the day that she asked for his protection was how quick she was to offer sexual service to him. At the time, hed merely imagined it as just an attempt to sway him into agreement. The rest of her behaviour since put it in a whole new context... "

show liurial aroused at midleft with dissolve

liur "..."

"Her cheeks instantly went a shade redder."

if society_type == "feudal":
    liur "Is both an acceptable answer, Mlord?"
else:
    liur "Is both an acceptable answer, Sir?"

"Rowan nearly laughed. He was getting much better at reading this girl. With her admission, it brought him right to the edge of an answer to her offer."

menu:
    "Become Liurials dom.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
        "Without a word of warning, Rowan rose to his feet. He affected the pose and tone of an angry superior. His arms were balled into fists and pressed into his hips."
        ro "Liurial, Liurial, Liurial. Your work today has been horrible. Sloppy even. I cannot believe youve failed to meet my expectations so badly."

        liur "Wha-"
        if avatar.deception > 2:
            "He held out his hand and made a gesture of stretching it and balling it up again in a threatening pattern. Hed seen enough sadists in this castle to have a grasp on their behaviour. He just needed to channel his inner Andras."
            ro "It seems that youre in dire need of punishment. Clearly, I have not gone far enough in my efforts to discipline you."

            liur "Oh."
            "Her eyes lit up. At once she hopped back to her feet and stood in attention, wrists crossed together behind her back. "
            liur "Yes, yes. Of course. I submit to whatever recourse you think is necessary."
            ro "Your agreement isnt necessary, {i}Slut{/i}. All you need to do is get that pretty ass of yours behind me."
            "He sneered."
            ro "Now."
            liur "...not bad..."
            "Her voice came out as a soft whisper. Rowan had to stop himself from smiling. It almost broke his angry face. "
            ro "What part of {i}now{/i} is confusing you?"
        else:
            "He swallowed hard and wagged his finger at her in his best impression of an angry superior officer. For a military man, he didnt really do a lot of ordering grunts around. He was a general, not an officer."
            ro "Youve been a very bad girl."
            liur "..."

            "Her eyes lit up. At once she hopped back to her feet and adopted a pose with her hands held together in a pleading pose in front of her bosom. "
            if society_type == "feudal":
                liur "Such a bad girl, Mlord. Its only natural for you to wish to discipline me. I submit to whatever recourse you feel is wise."
            else:
                liur "Such a bad girl, Sir. Its only natural for you to wish to discipline me. I submit to whatever recourse you feel is wise."
            ro "Yes. Er. In fact, youve been such a bad girl, you need to come with me down to the dungeons. Now."
            liur "The dungeons? Oh my. You could do whatever you want to me down there."
            "Rowan paused, struggling for words. Liurial was patient though, and waited for him to bring his pose together."
            ro "Yes, the dungeons. And if I hear another word of argument out of you, Ill bring you down in chains."
            "He turned to leave, but found she was still standing in place. For a moment, he felt a flicker of actual anger. Hed just told her what to do."
            "If he was Andras, what would he do here?"
        "Rowan strode up behind Liurial and planted a hard smack on her rear end. The sound of it echoed through the room."
        show bg6 with sshake
        liur "Oh!"
        liur "...That one hurt..."
        ro "Move that butt."
        if society_type == "feudal":
            liur "Right away, Mlord. "
        else:
            liur "Right away, Sir."
        "Giggling under her breath, the elf girl padded along after him. The destination was the dungeons. "
    "Hold the relationship.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Finally, after making her wait for longer than he planned to, he started to shake his head."
        if elfSex == True:
            ro "You know, Liurial. Id never have guessed you were quite so kinky back when your first came to me."
            ro "Perhaps a bit more than Im prepared to go along with, even."
            "He chuckled softly. Then, he placed a hand on her hair, softly stroking the individual strands. Liurial sighed into the gentle touch. "
            ro "I think...we can go ahead and skip the dungeon roleplay idea. At least for today."
            show liurial sad at midleft with dissolve
            liur "Oh."
            "She looked up at him with puppy dog eyes."
            ro "Disappointed?"
            "After a moment to process, the smile slowly drifted back to her face. It was followed by a soft sigh and the sensation of Liurial pressing into his touch. "
            show liurial happy at midleft with dissolve
            if society_type == "feudal":
                liur "Perhaps, Mlord. Somehow, I will need to console myself with the frequent instances where your human girth fills me up so completely that I feel on the verge of burst-"
            else:
                liur "Perhaps, Sir. Somehow, I will need to console myself with the frequent instances where your human girth fills me up so completely that I feel on the verge of burst-"
            "Liurial brought a hand to her mouth and silenced herself with a dainty cough. Rowan couldnt help but crack a smile."
            liur "Have no fear on my behalf. I remain your content servant."
        else:
            ro "I think, if I wasnt ready for anything a bit more intimate before, I dont think making the activity any kinkier is going to change my answer."
            show liurial sad at midleft with dissolve
            liur "Oh."
            "Her head lowered slightly. "
            menu:
                "Im married.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    ro "Im still just as much a married man today as I was when you first came to me, Liurial."
                "Youre not the type of partner I want.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    ro "Youre beautiful and radiant, Liurial. But, everyone has their own taste in sexual partners. And youre not who Im looking for. "
                "Im not ready":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    ro "I wasnt ready then and I still dont think Im ready now."
            "He placed a warm, protective hand on her shoulder. She sighed and leaned into that merciful touch."
            ro "I hope this wont make you think less of me, Liurial. I really do value your service."
            liur "Oh, Rowan"
            "She looked up at him with a weak smile. But, her eyes were round and lacked the sadness of even moments before. "
            liur "Working for you has given me a purpose I havent felt in a long time. And with you, I know that I am finally safe."
            liur "Thats what matters to me."
        ro "Good."
        ro "Now come back up front and talk to me about the questionnaire again. I think this little conversation brought out a bit more energy."
        if society_type == "feudal":
            liur "Right away, Mlord!"
        else:
            liur "Right away, Sir!"
        "Liurial flew back to her feet with renewed energy and scrambled back to the other side of the desk. Soon, she was back to laying out the details and challenges of the questionnaire. This time Rowan was actually listening. "
        return

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve

"As Rowan strode down the hallway, Liurial shuffled along behind him with her head lowered. Every so often when Rowan would look back, hed catch her watching him inquisitively. Whenever he caught her, she just ducked her head down again."
"In his head, Rowan was left to plan on the fly. Certainly, hed enjoyed playing a more rough top in the past. But, was that enough to satisfy her in this context?"

if avatar.deception > 2:
    "His effort at putting on a soldiers demeanor back in the office certainly had proved effective so far."

ro "..."

if rowan_draith_sex:
    "There was a certain other submissive of elven descent hed been practicing his inner dom with. Surely the knowledge from topping a male wasnt that different from topping a woman."

elif halaynas_day_off:
    "In the past Helayna had always shown a preference for Rowan being the dominant partner. His explorations with her would be a potential source to draw on."

elif helAlexiaWhip:
    "There had been that whipping incident with Alexia. The context had been... less than ideal, but it had taught him a great deal about the act."

elif clampedWhore:
    "Some of his recent visits to Shayas brothel had given him the opportunity to try out his inner sadist"
else:

    pass

"He could do this. At least...he hoped so..."
"Rowan led them down a spiraling staircase to the lower dungeons locked door. Liurials breath softly caught in her throat, and she put on the face of a wide-eyed innocent."

liur "R-rowan. Are you going to hurt me?"

"She made it sound like a plea for mercy, but it was really a dare."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Er, youve been a really bad girl, Liurial. Ive got no other choice."
else:

    ro "Of course I am, Slut. And Im going to make you like it."

"She sighed, softly."

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinleft
show liurial aroused at midleft with moveinleft

"Liurial followed Rowan into the dungeon without another word. The place was unusually quiet today. Not as many prisoners took up the cells as normal. Rowan had no problem finding an unoccupied cell away from prying eyes."
"Liurial walked into the center of the cell, waiting for his next command. Rowan sealed the door behind them and took a deep breath. This was it."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Look, before we begin...I just want you to know that you dont have to go through with anything if you dont think you can handle it, Liurial."
    liur "Heh. Youre sweet, Rowan. But, dont worry. I can handle it."
    "Liurial took a step forward and planted a kiss on his chin."
    if society_type == "feudal":
        liur "If it would make you feel better, Mlord, perhaps you can give me a word? And if I say the word, that means its done?"
    else:
        liur "If it would make you feel better, Sir, perhaps you can give me a word? And if I say the word, that means its done?"
    ro "That could work."
    liur "Anything to ease your heart, my owner. What word do you wish me to use?"
    menu:
        "Stop.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "I think, just Stop is okay."
            show liurial happy at midleft with dissolve
            liur "Hehe. I can remember that."
        "Banana.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "How about, er, Banana?"
            show liurial happy at midleft with dissolve
            if society_type == "feudal":
                liur "Hehe. Mlord, youll get me thinking of naughty things"
            else:
                liur "Hehe. Sir, youll get me thinking of naughty things"
        "The Dark Lord Karnas.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Lets go with something youd never say during sex. The Dark Lord Karnas"
            show liurial happy at midleft with dissolve
            liur "A bit of a mouthful, though"

    show liurial aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan nodded and took a step back. That momentary bit of tenderness had taken him out of the mindset. So he had to breathe in for a few seconds, and then harden his face."
    ro "O-okay. Return to the middle of the room. Then, take off your clothes."
else:

    ro "Ill admit that this is still something Im new to. So whats the normal first step with this?"
    liur "Well, in the past I was normally given some sort of safe word. A phrase I could say to end the encounter."
    ro "That takes the danger out of it, doesnt it?"
    "Liurial giggled softly."
    if society_type == "feudal":
        liur "I believe thats the point, Mlord. But, if it will bring you confidence, I dont believe theres much risk that I will reach that point."
    else:
        liur "I believe thats the point, Sir. But, if it will bring you confidence, I dont believe theres much risk that I will reach that point."
    ro "If you say so. Well, just say Stop if you want the encounter to end. Alright?"
    "Liruials nodded softly with red cheeks."
    liur "Do what you will with me. Im your woman."
    ro "I guess I should start with this then. Go to the middle of the room and take off all your clothes. Got it?"

"Liurial batted her eyelashes at him."

liur "Right away. {i}Master{/i}."

show liurial naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
"Liurial took her hands to her clothes, and soon piece after piece lay pooled on the floor at her feet. As she took off her hat, she flipped her hair. The golden strands almost shone in the firelight."
"There was a brief pause. Now what? He hadnt thought this far ahead. Maybe, some kind of domineering pose? It could help her get into the mindset."

ro " Alright then, now I want you to kneel "

liur "Yes, {i}Master{/i}."

"Liurial folded her knees beneath her. She struck a posture with her head lowered to his feet. But, something was wrong. Was that the normal submissive kneeling pose in a situation like this? It seemed rather tame."
"Perhaps he needed to specify more?"

ro "Actually, spread your knees a bit and straighten your back. So that, like, your breasts are out."

"Without missing a beat, Liurial shifted her posture. It exposed her glistening slit to him and emphasized her perky chest. The beginnings of a smile broke through Rowans hard face."

ro "Good girl. Remain here."

"Shed gone into the poses with the grace and discipline of a fully trained slave girl. Whatever kinky shit shed gotten into in the past with Torlene, it must have been serious."
"The question was...now what? Maybe some form of bondage?"
"He walked to the side of the room and found some old prisoner rags. They could work, perhaps. This master and slave stuff might be new to him, but improvising tools on the fly wasnt."
"He tore off a strip and returned to her. There was a flicker of a smile on her face when she saw what was in his hands. Soon the makeshift blindfold had been settled over her eyes and tied in place tight. Her long ears perked up at the sound of him walking away."
"There had to be some more stuff he could use around here, right? It was a dungeon. Thered be restraints. He searched around until he found a pair of iron shackles in a supply chest."
"His smile grew wider. It started to look like he could pull this off."
"He hurried back to the cell and started the process of working them on to Liurials wrist. In the process he accidentally left a small cut on her arm from a failure closing the latch."

menu:
    "Apologize.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Oh shit. Sorry."
        liur "You neednt apologize to me, {i}Master{/i}. This lowly slave doesnt deserve your pity."
        ro "Oh. Right."
        ro "Of course. "
    "Get annoyed.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Fuck."
        liur "I apologize for failing you again, {i}Master{/i}."
        ro "Right..."

"He sighed and finished locking her wrists in the cuffs."



scene cg153 with fade
show liurial naked aroused behind cg153
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg153
pause 3

"With the work done, he took a step back to get a better look. There was something serene, beautiful even, about what he saw. There she was kneeling in perfect posture, as if the straighter her back the greater the act of reference."
"The new bindings seemed to add to the effect. They highlighted how helpless she was like this. How he could do anything to her, and shed just beg for more."
"His smile grew slightly wider. He could get used to this feeling..."
"On impulse, Rowan reached down to her. His hand found her chin, and at first cupped it...before forcing it as high as it would go. Liurial gasped softly, but her head yielded to Rowans hand. She even broke that perfect posture by wiggling her hips slightly."

liur "This disobedient slave hopes youll forgive her transgressions, Master. And that she can help you relieve some of your stress..."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "I think...I think I know a few ways you can help me with that."
else:

    ro "You know, I dont think Im so ready to forgive you yet. I think its time for your punishment. "


liur "{i}Master{/i}.."

"Her voice came out breathless. It seemed Rowan wasnt the only one being put in the mood."

liur "You can do anything you want to this slave. Hurt her. Fuck her. Goddess...So helpless for you..."
liur "What about sucking your cock, {i}Master{/i}? Would you let these unworthy lips worship you? Or maybe you want them gagged instead?"

ro "Gagged? Would you prefer it if I had gagged you?"

"The elfs squirming hips was the only answer he needed. That such a wanton thing still had it in her to blush like a maiden had a strange charm."

liur "This slaves preferences dont matter. Only the punishment you desire to give her."

ro "And what if I desire to fuck your ass?"

liur "...A-ass?"

liur "This slave cannot remember the last time she was used {i}there{/i}. It must have been years ago"

"She sucked in air."

liur "But, this slave belongs to you...Master. If you wish to fuck her in that part. Its yours."

"Rowan smirked wider. "

ro "Well, its going to be pretty tight back there, right? Im definitely going to need some lubrication if I want to do that."

"He fumbled his breeches open."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "I guess Im going to need your help with that. With your mouth maybe."
else:

    ro "Be a good girl and suckle it for a bit."

"Her breath was hot and steamy. Without a second's hesitation, she leaned forward towards his cock. With his hands guidance, she took as much of it as she could manage down her throat."

"With how warm and wet her mouth was, it only took moments to bring his shaft up to full length. She collected as much saliva at the bottom of her mouth as she could. That way, when her lips would run over his cock again, its entire length would be coated."

ro "You can stop now."

"At once, she rushed to obey. Her mouth even made a cute little pop sound as it pulled out."

liur "Master, do you wish for this slave to assume the position for you?"

ro "Yes. Good idea."

liur "Right away"

"Liurial attempted to lower her own body down, while raising her ass in the air. However, bound as she was, balancing the effort to lean forward proved more complex than she must have expected. She topped forward, face first."
"Luckily, Rowan caught her and guided her down. He didnt want her hurt. He was her protector, after all."


scene cg163 with fade
show liurial naked aroused behind cg163
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg163
pause 3

liur "Thank you"

"Rowan settled in behind her, drinking in her curves. While her breasts were meager, her ass was surprisingly supple. She wiggled it slightly in an inviting gesture. It said Come and Take me"
"So he did."

liur "Ugh"

"Inch by inch, Rowan pushed himself into her. At first, her sphincter held tight enough to make accepting even his lubricated cock a struggle. Liurial gasped. If there were any doubts about her own pleasure, the way she eagerly pushed back into him silenced them."
"After the first pounding broke her body's resistance, it was time to enjoy the spoils. He pistoned his cock in and out of her rear. Every time it went in, Liurials inner walls fought a little bit less and welcomed him a little bit more. It squeezed his entire length at once."
"It was already enough to have the little elf thrashing in her bonds. Hands opening and squeezing, legs shaking, hips bucking. The cuffs were strong enough to hold her posture She could do little more than flail and moan incoherently in pleasure."
"The sound of her whimpers and cries echoed through the cells walls. Her silence in the office was in perpetual conflict with her volume during play. There was an honesty to it. She could not be shy about her true feelings here."

liur "{i}M-m-master{/i}! Fuck me! Fuck your elf! Fuck your slave! {i}Master{/i}!"

"There was no denying such a request. So, Rowan fucked her harder. He tried to push himself as deep into her as he could. It was as if every inch he used, every inch he fucked, fell deeper into his possession. Made her more completely his."

liur "So large...Youre...breaking me...{i}Master{/i}...Ah!"

"The sensation of her sphincter stroking his cock was too much for Rowan. Every thrust brought him closer to orgasm. Every animalistic roll of her hips made it harder to take much more. His cock moved faster and faster. His grunts turned to gasps. Almost there."
"Almost there."

liur "Rowan..."

"At last, Rowan let loose a jet of semen deep into her. It was a torrent that flooded her insides."


scene cg163 with sshake
scene cg163 with sshake
scene cg163 with flash
pause 3

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "It would be wrong if he was the only one who got to cum from this though."
    "After a moment to catch his breath, Rowan put his hand between her legs. It took barely a minute of tender clit rubbing before her whole body shook and spasmed in orgasm."

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
show liurial naked aroused at midleft with dissolve

ro "That Master thing was intense."

if society_type == "feudal":
    liur "Did you like it, Mlord? I thought it would set the mood."
else:
    liur "Did you like it, Sir? I thought it would set the mood."

menu:
    "I got into it.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Well, Id say it worked. Made it much easier for me to stay in the whole dominating slave master headspace."
        "She smiled softly."
    "So long as you enjoyed it":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Im not sure if its for me exactly. But, I could tell you were enjoying calling me Master, right?"
        liur "...A little bit"
        "She bit her lip."

liur "Do you believe that this has helped lower your stress level?"

ro "Certainly."

liur "Good."
liur "..."
liur "Can we do that again?"

"Rowan just laughed."

scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
show liurial naked happy at midleft with dissolve

"Some time passed and the two were still curled up together on the dungeon floor. Rowan had long since removed the cuffs and blindfold, but she remained naked. Hed even brought in a rough blanket for them to snuggle under."

liur "Mmm. Rowan."

"She sighed softly."

ro "It seems youve been holding back on what your biggest fetishes were, huh?"

show liurial naked sad at midleft with dissolve

liur "I was afraid"

ro "That Id hurt you, the way that Torlene did?"

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "He looked down on her sympathetically."
else:

    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

liur "That youd judge me"
liur "...Im saying too much, but"

"She hid her face in high chest."

liur "It wasnt Torlene who I learned about this proclivity from. It was my prior protector, Honoured Finnigold. "
liur "He was my {i}Master{/i}...Well, my first Master now. After he passed, I fell into Torlenes protection."
liur "When I told Torlene of the nature of my prior relationship with Finnigold, he tried to emulate him. As he so frequently did in all matters. But, his abilities to utilize domination and force in the bedroom proved...lacking"

if society_type == "feudal":
    liur "Is it not almost funny, Mlord? He was so willing and able to use both when they were unwanted. But, when it was requested, he was tame as a housecat."
else:
    liur "Is it not almost funny, Sir? He was so willing and able to use both when they were unwanted. But, when it was requested, he was tame as a housecat."

"Rowan stroked her hair."

ro "That wasnt too much for me to hear. It was very helpful for me to understand your mindset. Thank you, Liurial. "

liur "Er...if you say so."

show liurial naked happy at midleft with dissolve

"She looked up at him briefly. Her eyes shone with wonder. "

liur "I trust you, Rowan. More than Ive trusted any man in a long long time. Im so happy that I found someone like you. "

ro "Hrmm."

"Rowan settled down, his mind lost in thought."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "The girl really had grown very attached to him quickly. He was going to have to be careful with her. Would she be able to refuse him, even in situations where it was what she ought to do? He knew she had a problem with dependent relationships, after all"
    "Still, since she was his, hed have a responsibility to take care of her. Perhaps to keep her happy as well"
else:

    "The girl really had grown very attached to him quickly. There was an opportunity in that. If she was so zealous a follower, it meant he had less to worry about her ever betraying him or running off. Jezera really had underestimated him."
    if avatar.corruption > 60:
        "And it meant, if he needed to manipulate her, shed prove easily swayed"
    "Still, it would be prudent to get a better grasp on her interests. The more she enjoyed her time with him, the more he could count on her loyal obedience."

ro "Then is there any element of that prior relationship that you long for? Something that was missing when you were under Torlenes protection."

liur "Well"
liur "..er..."

show liurial naked aroused at midleft with dissolve

"She ducked her eyes down to hide below her bangs."

liur "He had a certain rule. I can get distracted, at times, by certain needs and easing those needs. So he told me that I wasnt allowed to, er, finish without his express permission."


show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

ro "Youre telling me, you want me to deny you from cumming without my say so?"

"Evidently her bangs were not enough. She threw her head down into his lap, to escape his amused grin."

liur "...I cant believe Im doing this to myself"
liur "Yes, {i}Master{/i}."

ro "Then consider your pussy under lock and key, Liurial. Youve had free rein of it for too long."

"The sound she made could best be described as a gulp."

liur "Your word is my command, Rowan."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
show liurial happy at midleft with dissolve

"Liurial clutched his arm the entire way back to his desk. It seemed that nothing got Liurial feeling affectionate like having her ass used. She made sure to straighten her composure whenever someone approached."

show jezera happy at edgeleft with moveinleft

"In the distance, they saw Jezera walking towards them. Liurial snapped into a dignified posture a step behind him. When she was about to pass, they both lowered their heads and greeted her. A hint of fear touched Liurials frown."

je "Looks like you two had fun. I suppose youre hardly the first man to lay his secretary."

show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve

ro "How did you-"

je "No ones knees get so banged up from paper work."

"Liurial looked down her. Her knees were scratched up and pitch black. The result of the dungeon floor. The demoness started laughing. Liurial and Rowan exchanged a worried glance."

hide liurial with moveoutleft
show jezera displeased at edgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Evidently Jezera wanted to do more than just tease. She pulled Rowan aside for a moment and bid that Liurial stay out of earshot."

if liurialChoice == "alluring figure":
    je "I suppose you did warn me about your intentions to the girl. Still"
else:

    je "And after that great big speech about how you wanted her for her efficiency as a secretary or whatever nonsense."

je "Its almost enough to make a woman regret giving you permission to claim her."

"Rowan narrowed his gaze. Typical Jezera, whining about not having gotten the girl after having specifically given up first dibs on her."

menu:
    "Question her motives.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Its a bit late for you to get second thoughts about her. Shes quite attached to me. I have to wonder what your game is here?"
        show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        je "Hrmph. Well she certainly seems attached to you."
        "The demoness broke into a grin."
        je "Perhaps, youve overestimated your hold on her? One roll in the dungeon doesnt make a girl a follower for life. Take it from me."
    "Mock her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Well thats something I never thought Id hear from you. Are you crying that Liuirial chose me over you?"
        ro "Maybe you should try bringing it up with her. Im sure shed find your pouting attractive."

        show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        "Jezera giggled."
        je "Oh, sweet hero. This is me having a laugh. If I were truly pouting youd know. I do have a way of creating corpses when Im upset. Especially, out of the fools who upset me in the first place."

"Rowan just rolled his eyes."

show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve

ro "Sure, Jezera. Sure."

hide jezera with moveoutleft
show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve

"He walked off back towards where Liurial was left patiently waiting for him. When she saw him approach, she eagerly stepped into his arms. From the corner of his eyes, he saw Jezera glaring."

$ elfDom = True
$ elfSex = True

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:
    event('spend_time_with_liurial', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 27',), depends=('dungeon_delving',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg6")
    event('liurials_visitors', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 33',), depends=('spend_time_with_liurial',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg6")
    event('xzaratl_gender_debate', triggers="week_end", depends=('xzaratl_s_advances', 'liurial_wants_a_protector',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('the_tower', triggers="week_end", depends=('the_cake',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg19")
    event('the_pit', triggers="week_end", depends=('clamin_titjob_at_will',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg19")

label spend_time_with_liurial:


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan buried his hands in pocket pouches as he walked through the Bloodmeen courtyard. The day was a lovely mix of morose darkness and too cold for comfort. To keep his mind stimulated, he scanned the horizon."
"And in the distant ramparts, he saw something odd. A flash of golden hair moving atop the battlements. Rowan blinked. Perhaps it was the distance, but he could have sworn that was a familiar elven secretary."

scene bg57 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"So Rowan made for the walls and followed the direction he saw her going."
"What was the girl up to? Perhaps she was going to see her friends among her former companions. What was that big elfs name? Galbraith?"
"A darker part of him wondered if she was going to see Torlene."

show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

"He finally ran into her in a clearing in a deserted stretch of wall. And there, he found her sitting in front of a curved hanging tree whose leaves dangled over the stretch of castle walls."
"And there, kneeling at its base, was Liurial. To her sides, she was flanked with a bucket of water and a bucket of soil. But, Rowan could only approach so close before she noticed him. "



liur "Who's there!? Hello!?"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"The girl frantically spun around. Rowan raised his eyebrows when he realized what she had in her hands. A pocket knife with a blade so small, Rowan would be surprised if it could get much further past the skin. "

ro "Youre holding it wrong. Even if you stabbed someone that way, youd never drive it deep enough to really hurt someone."

liur "Rowan!?"

show liurial happy at midright with dissolve

"Her eyes widened, and her chest fell with all of the air and tension leaving her lungs. She ran over and gave him a relieved hug."

liur "When I go off on my own in the castle, I get so scared. What if I run into something dangerous? Or even one of Torlenes men?"

if elfDom:

    "He smirked."
    ro "Technically I'm someone who wants to hurt you. "
    show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve
    "That brought a blush to her face. What a satisfying reaction."

show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "So what is all this? Youre growing a tree up here?"

"He turned to it. It certainly wasnt like what grew in Rosaria. It had strange hanging branches that were as long as a mans arm and almost resembled fuzz. The bark was equally unusual, with patches of moss in glowing silver. "




"Rowan touched the trunk. It was alive. However, from the way it drooped and the spots of discoloration, this didnt seem like a very healthy tree."

liur "I brought the seed with me from Ealoen. Its a sacred type of tree among our people. Cessairs Willow."
liur "I was taught to care for forests when I was a young girl. It's a small patch of home, growing in distant soil."




"Rowans hand moved over to the strange silvery moss. With his nail he scraped a small segment of it off. It clung to him, offering a persistent glowing shine."

ro "You told me you didnt have any hobbies."

liur "I suppose I did, heh. But, that was just on the road. I only started growing her after I came here."

ro "...This all reminds me of Alexia actually"

liur "Your wife, Mlord? "

menu:
    "Explain Alexias garden:":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Back in Arthdale, my wife had this garden on a hillside near the village. She didnt let anyone else know about it, besides me. She used to tell me it was a small beauty and quiet that was only hers."
        show liurial happy at midright with dissolve
        liur "I understand her words well."
        show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Just continue.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Its nothing."

"Using her knife, she went to the bark and delicately scraped a portion of the moss off. She brought the shaving back to his nose so he could smell it."

ro "What is that stuff?"

liur "Silverfig. It's a moss that commonly grows on the bark. It's lovely, but it couldnt exist without the tree to act as a growing surface."

ro "A parasite?"

liur "On rare occasion, it may progress into a parasite if left to grow out of control. Then it might kill the tree and then itself. But, in moderation, it provides a protective coating of oil for the willow. "

"She rested her hand tenderly on its surface. The way she looked at it was with a level of interest hed only seen her show to her work. Or, on other occasions, to his body."

liur "When all is balanced, they are a symbiosis. One thrives because the other does. The natural world is not of individual plants. Different forms of life exist together all at once, always interacting. They, er, balance each other."

ro "If they're in harmony with each other, why does the tree look so unhealthy?"

"She took her hand back from the tree."

liur "Ah, that. Despite her appearance, she is growing. Or at least I think she is. But, this species is meant to be planted on the steep slopes of the northern woods, or deep in the under caverns in the moonlight gaps."



liur "The soil here in Bloodmeen is...foreign to her. But, she tries her best."

"Rowan looked squarely at her. He took a step closer and placed a tender hand on her back."

ro "So it's an exile too, then?"

liur "I suppose so, sir."

"The moment he brought up the topic, she blushed and hid her face behind her bangs. The confidence shed shown when talking about trees and wildlife had fled her."

liur "We dont have to talk about such things, Mlord. You dont have to trouble yourself."

ro "You dont like to talk about your past?"

liur ""
liur "Its a burden I do not wish to impose on others..."

if elfSex:
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close. Naturally, Liurial sighed into his touch. He knew her well enough by now to know she couldnt resist a bit of physical affection."

ro "Hrmm."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    ro "You know Im not going to force you to discuss it with me. But, Id appreciate the trust."
    "Her voice faltered to nearly a whisper."
    liur "Rowan. I do trust you..."
else:
    ro "Youre going to have to talk about your past eventually. Said past is sitting around in the castle with a jagged sword and a sworn vendetta against me."
    "His voice rang out forceful and clear. There was to be no room for disagreement out of her. "

liur "...Okay. What do you want to know?"

if elfSex:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"He leaned back and crossed his arms, settling on the tree."

ro "Well, for a start...Youre not here just because you followed Torlene, are you? If you wished to return to Ealoean, would you be allowed?"

liur " I would not."

"She brushed the side of her arm."

ro "Ever since I learned there were elven exiles here, the question had been bugging me. How did it happen? Why were you forced to leave home?"

"There was a pause. Liurial looked like she was trying to escape the conversation somehow. But, sure enough, her obedience to Rowan won out over her desire to avoid the topic."

liur " It was Finnegold."

ro "Your ex-lover?"

"She went down to her knees and recovered the bucket of soil shed brought with her. The task of gardening would give her something to do with her fidgeting hands."

liur "Well.not lover. The word is wrong."
liur "Its the word for someone youd make a wife out of. Someone to romance or cohabitate with. Thats just not me. I'll never be someone's wife."
liur "Finnigold was my leader and I longed to obey him. Just as I obey you and follow you. Owner, perhaps, is closer. "

"She sighed wistfully."

liur "The memory is vivid. I was just a student when we met. He was a war hero, and an honoured sword. I worshiped his footsteps. How could I not?"
liur "From our first meeting, I ignored all other obligations if I could be with him. Hed tell me to come and I would. He set the times, and decided the schedule."
liur "I just wanted to see him smile. I never did anything to upset him, even when I should have. Even when he told me to ignore the activities he was getting into in secret with his subordinates...I didnt pry."

"Rowan raised an eyebrow."

ro "And what activities were those?"

liur "..."

"She lowered her head to the dirt. Golden hair tumbled over her shoulders, until it hung all around her. "

show liurial sad at midright with dissolve

liur "Slavery."
liur "To sell an elf far away from his or her people, is a higher cruelty than a human can ever understand. I shudder, even thinking about it..."
liur "Elves are not meant to be alone."

"She patted the soil into shape around the base, until shed used up all the contents of the bucket. Then, she went to the pale of water. Rowan bent lower to help her raise it. To his surprise, it was warmer than the cool day's air."



liur "When Finnigolds actions were discovered he was prescribed as an exile, including all of his loyalists and subordinates. I was given a choice between breaking off relations with him, or joining the prescribed list. "
liur "And...well...you know what I decided."

menu:
    "Would she have chosen differently?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "If you could go back to that day, would you have chosen differently?"
        liur "I chose the only way I could choose. Finnigold asked me to join him into exile. Rowan, if you asked me to do something like that, I dont know if I could say no"
        "Rowan was left to ponder on that. Surely, knowing the consequences of blind obedience, shed have learned her lesson by now. However, it seemed that on some level it was just in her nature."
    "Does she feel guilty about it?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Do you still feel guilty about what happened?"
        liur "Guilty, M'lord?"
        ro "You said he was doing wicked things and that hed assured you not to worry about it. Do you ever feel guilty that you didnt stop him? Turn him in yourself?"
        liur "No. Not guilty. At the time, I could no more have defied him as I could have sprouted wings and flown away. Its simply...distressing...that such a happy time ended in such tragedy. And that someone I worshiped so strongly could have such flaws."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "Rowan tightened his mouth. He wanted to remind her that she still had the power to make her own choices, even when so besotted with the man. But, he knew there would be no point. It was just how Liurial was."
        else:
            ro "So is it mourning then? For that innocent version of yourself?"
            liur "One could say that."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "His eyes turned softer and more sympathetic."
else:
    pass

ro "But you don't want to be exiled anymore, right?"

show liurial sad at midright with dissolve

liur "..."

"She raised her head again to look at him. The cascades of her hair tumbled to the side, leaving only a few strands in front of her face."

liur "Elves aren't meant to be alone, Rowan."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "You're not alone here, Liurial. Not if I have a say in the matter. "
    if elfSex:
        "He placed a hand down on her cheek, holding her in place. The girl softly nuzzled into his touch."
    "He saw her lips twist into a weak smile."
    liur "Thank you. But I don't think you know what I mean. No human ever could, really. "
else:

    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "What if I promised you to bring you back to your homeland someday?"
    if elfDom:
        "He reached down and grabbed the base of her chin. Using it as leverage, he forced her eyes to level with his."
    "She sighed weakly."
    liur "I do not think you understand what that promise entails. It would be very difficult to keep."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

liur "..."

"Having completed her tasks, Liurial slowly brought herself back to her feet. Rowan kept a hand on her arm to steady her. When back on her feet, she used her cleaner hand to straighten out the mess that was her hair."

liur "Rowan..."

show liurial happy at midright with dissolve

liur "Thank you for giving me this time. I haven't been able to speak of home in a long time. Since before I left Torlene even. "

"Rowan led his secretary back down the wall towards the main tower. This time, this time she didnt need to carry any kind of weapon. With Rowan present, she was safe."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Well, tell me next time you want to go out like this. I can ensure that youve got some kind of protection with you. With more than that toothpick of a knife."

"Without warning, she leaned up to the tips of her toes and placed a peck on Rowans cheek."

if elfSex==False:
    ro "What was that for?"
    liur "For being the best boss that a woman could want!"
    "Rowan chuckled softly."

elif elfSex==True and elfDom==False:
    liur "A reward for being my savior, today and in general."
    ro "I only get a kiss?"
    "He chuckled."
    show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve
    liur "Mlord, you get whatever you want."
else:

    show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve
    liur "It really was disobedient of me to go off into the castle without proper care for my safety. Perhaps, I need a...spanking"
    liur "To ensure I learn my lesson."
    "She giggled and shot him a familiar glance. Rowan just chuckled."

return





label liurials_visitors:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve


"Rowan made his way up from the darkness. At Jezeras request, hed spent the entirety of the morning exploring unused cellars and catacombs. A great many had not been in use for centuries. Suffice to say, the number of skeletons hed found had been disconcerting."
"But, the task was interrupted when he found an Orc courier waiting for him on the staircase."

show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

os "Humi Rowan? Elf gurl said to give you dis."

"Rowan opened a tiny note. In Liurials impeccable handwriting, it said: {i}Apologies Mlord, but I need you urgently. Please, save me{/i}."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Was there anything happening in the Throne Room when she gave this to you?"

os "Uhhh.Da Mistress was der. Da Pretty purple one."

hide rowan with moveoutright

"Before the orc even finished the sentence, Rowan was rushing down the hallway."

scene bg6 with fade

"He crept into the throne room and moved briskly to the entryway of the little alcove where he and Liurial had set up their office."


show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve

"He found Jezera sitting provocatively on Liurials desk, legs crossed and cleavage leaning forward to hang at Liurials eye level. Rowans poor secretary was leaning as far in the opposite direction as her chair would allow, hands gripping the armrests as if a typhoon were trying to blow her away."

je "...And you would be very warmly received if you went with me, sweet morsel. I have the ability to disguise your form if need be"

liur "That is truly generous of you Mistress. But, that isnt a decision I should be part of. You should speak to Rowan and decide amongst yourselves. "

je "Come now, Sweet Morsel. Im merely suggesting a quick visit home. Surely youre not-"

show rowan necklace neutral behind bg6

ro "{i}Cough cough{/i}."

hide rowan
show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "Jezera. Its so rare to see you actually concerning yourself with the castle administration. To what do I owe the pleasure?"

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
show liurial happy at midleft with dissolve

"Liurials face lit up. Jezera turned back with a frown."

liur "MLord!"

je "Ah. Rowan, I believe your instructions today were to examine the catacombs. Surely you havent finished such a large task so soon."

ro "My Lady Jezera, you forget that today is review day for the weekly casualty reports. Its of great importance I take a break from the catacombs and work through that with Liurial."

je "{i}Funny{/i}. She hadnt mentioned that to me."

"The demoness hopped back to her feet with a sigh. Her fingers glided over the table, stopping to toy with the brim of Liurials discarded hat. Then they slipped away. Rowan, however, had been tracking her movement with a watchful eye. Shed lingered on the hat suspiciously long. "

je "Since you have such pressing work, it would be rude for me to disturb you further. I will simply be on my way."
je "Oh, and Rowan you dont have to worry about the catacombs exploration anymore right now. Just write a report on what you found and get back on it {i}whenever{/i}."

hide jezera with moveoutleft

"Jezera sashayed out of the alcove in her usual way, giving a playful little wave of her hand on the way out. The moment she vanished, Liurial let out the largest sigh of her life."

liur "Oh, Rowan. You arrived at-"

"As she spoke, she reached for her hat to return it to her head. But, Rowan rushed forward and stopped her. He reached inside, feeling around until he found a small golden hairpin with a blue jewel on it."

ro "Is this yours?"

liur "Hmmm. No. I dont believe Ive seen it before. Why-"

hide rowan with moveoutleft

"Rowan turned on his heels and rushed back to catch up to Jezera."

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright
show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve

ro "I believe you dropped this. A listening device, perhaps?"

"He held up the hairpin."

je "I dont recall having seen that before."

ro "Yet, Liurial doesnt either."

"Jezera silently took the hairpin from his hand and stashed it away."

ro "We had a deal, Jezera. I firmly recall receiving a personal assurance from you that youd let me have her? Why are you trying to seduce my secretary?"

show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

je "Me? Break my word? What a scandalous accusation. "
je "I was simply trying to help the poor girl, thats all. I was working up to a suggestion of an incognito visit to her old homeland. But, what do I get for my generosity? You insult me. And nothing but wringing of hands from her."
je "{i}Oh, Rowan wouldnt approve. Oh, you should ask Rowan.{/i}"

"Jezera said the words in a pitch perfect match of Liurials voice and speech patterns. She had the trained mimicry skills of a shapeshifter. Rowan frowned."

ro "You know Im smarter than this. Why even let me have her if you were going to turn around and shove your tits in her face a few months later? Why the extra work?"



"She gave a dignified uptilt of her chin."

je "Shove my tits in her face? How vulgar. I told you before Rowan, my motives were entirely benevolent."
je "..."

je "Still, I will admit I was curious. Had the time finally come where that wanton little thing had found you a disappointment? I was certain shed have grown bored of you by now."

show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve

"Rowans hand tightened into a fist."

ro "So that was the plan all along? Just wait until she comes running to you?"

je "Oh Rowan, if I had a scheme here, it would already have worked. Simply a statement of {i}reality{/i}. Some boys and girls really just want a Master or Mistress to follow. And youre just not...Master material."

ro "If its reality, why hasnt she left me yet?"

show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve

je "Perhaps, she lacks the self respect to escape a state of boredom. Perhaps, she was so starved for attention, even your methods are sufficient. "

if elfSex==False:
    je "Youre not even fucking her and shes still slobbering over you like a trained bitch. You must be stringing her along then, right? Making her think that bedding she so desires is right around the corner?"
    "Rowan raised an eyebrow. How exactly was she aware of this?"

menu:
    "Show defiance.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan walked in front of Jezera to cut her off, crossing his arms."
        ro "Look, whatever your motivation. I hope this made clear to you what a waste of time such an effort it is. You waited for too long. Her loyalty is solidified. Surely theres some more rewarding target for you to spend your time on?"
        ro "Just stop."
        if alexiaJezObedient:

            show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
            je "More rewarding target, eh? I wonder where one might find one of those."
            je "Still..."
            show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve
        je "Precious Hero, you know better than to give me commands. If I did wish to take that misguided morsel, you couldnt force me to stop."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        "Rowan stopped for breath. He was letting himself get too worked up. And this was a situation where he could easily overstep."
        ro "Im not giving you a command. Its like you said before. Im explaining reality."
        ro "In months since she came to me, weve grown close. Close enough to know she would never trust you. And close enough to know youd be spendings months of work throwing yourself at someone who probably would never reciprocate. "
        ro "And for what? You have dozens of lovers, slaves, and bedmates. Hundreds even."
        show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
    "Sugar coated counterargument.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        "Rowan put his hands behind his back, taking a non-threatening posture. Perhaps the direct approach wasnt working."
        ro "Surely, this state of affairs also works for you. You spend so much time trying to get me to indulge in all the depraved things people do in this place. Having a beautiful, promiscuous girl practically throwing herself at me would help with that."
        if avatar.deception > 1 and elfSex:
            ro "And to tell you the truth, it might even be working."
        ro "Why give that up? Especially because shes so loyal to me and shes already shown such extreme reluctance to accept your charms. Definitely a wasted effort."
        if elfSex==False:
            je "Calling her a temptress would be a stronger argument if she was doing a better job at tempting you."
        show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
        "The demoness yawned loudly."
        je "Here you are trying to convince me not to do something I said I wasnt doing. Its almost as if you dont believe me, my servant."
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        "Rowan feigned a smile."
        ro "Surely I wouldnt be suggesting that. But, if you werebitter about having given up Liurial to me, then this is why it {i}would{/i} be a mistake to attempt to sway her out from under me."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        je "I see."

"Jezera straightened her back and raised her head high. In the process she became slightly taller than him."



je "Very Well, Rowan. Lets play a game."
je "Suppose for said game that I truly did want your silly elf girl from you. Perhaps even suppose your delusions that her loyalty towards you is beyond reproach."
je "What would you do if I decided at that point to have her brought down to my {i}special{/i} dungeon? The one where I employ certain methods to break problems down so they know never to say no ever again. Where their only desire is service to their Mistress."

"Jezera giggled cruelly."

je "Assuming such a place actually exists, of course. What would our poor hero be able to do to stop me?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"Rowan felt a shiver down his spine. What she called a hypothetical sounded much more like a threat. And Jezera was known to prove points."

ro "... if were playing hypotheticals. In that case, I wouldnt have any way of stopping you."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Though, I do know someone who might be able to give you pause."

je "Oh?"

ro "You."
ro "Im a soldier and hunter, not some powerful wizard. But, I have gleaned some valuable things about how your magic and methods work in the time Ive been here.You cannot break people without consequence."

if week > 61:
    ro "Ive seen this breaking room of yours, after all."
else:

    ro "Else there are certain {i}people{/i} in the castle youd have already done it too."

ro "So this hypothetical Jezera of ours would probably get an obedient sex slave... and {i}only{/i} that."
ro "Now, we both understand Liurials role in the castle, of course. Liurial makes sure you always have enough imported wines. She plans your banquets for you. Shes the one who makes sure that your every need and want is fulfilled promptly and without fuss."
ro "I recall the time before her. The castle had lots of shortages didnt it? You complained a great deal. I couldnt keep up with it all, not on my own. But, you are far wiser than me, so surely I dont have to remind you of all this."
ro "So, Im sure we both understand that this Jezera would have to be very desperate to lose a subordinate who is already so valuable to her. All to get a sex slave shed get bored of in a week or two. "

"Jezera raised an eyebrow."

je "A sex slave AND to prove a point to certain disloyal subordinates who believe they can challenge me."

ro "It seems a needlessly costly way to teach such a redundant lesson."

show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve

je "..."

"Jezera took a step back, the ghost of a smile returning to her lips."

show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

je "Ah, and here I was hoping youd get mad. Or at least beg me not to do it. But, I suppose theres a cleverness to appealing to my selfishness."
je "Youve learned to better ply the arts of diplomacy, under my tutelage. Youd never have thought of that answer when we first met."
je "Very well then. As you said, persuading her to give up her silly crush on you is a waste of my time and gifts. So games aside, you have my renewed promise that Liurial is yours to keep."
je "I know that was important to resolving your...{i}insecurities{/i}. "


show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"Before Rowan could exhale, Jezera was back in his face. So close he could see the menace in her eyes."

je "But, heres another lesson for you, Rowan. If I {i}did{/i} wish to have Liurial and this conversation {i}was{/i} an act of defiance from you"
je "I would remember it, Rowan. And ensure that you paid for it when the time was ripe."

hide jezera with moveoutleft

"Then, she pulled away. Rowan was left on his own to contemplate the prior confrontation. He had won, right? It felt like a victory, albeit a limited one."

scene bg6 with fade
show liurial happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"Rowan walked back to his desk, lost in worry. He was only shaken from it when an excited Liurial ran up and hugged him. She looked up at him with the excitement of a loyal puppy."

liur "Sir, are you alright? You were gone for-"

ro "I was making sure that you wouldnt need me to return this way again any time soon. But, you did the right thing by calling for me. And if she tries something like this again, let me know as soon as you can."

liur "I was afraid my message wouldnt reach you in time. I sent it with a report right as it became clear she wasnt leaving."

"But, Rowan had scarcely sat down for more than a few minutes before a second visitor approached. It seemed today was going to be very complicated."


show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve

"Liurial noticed him first, from a distance. When she did, her expression changed to frantic dread. "

liur "Goddess fend. Please Mlord. You have to hide me! Please!"

"Rowan raised an eyebrow. But, when he got a clearer view of the newcomer, her reaction became more sensible. It was Torlene."

ro "You know I wouldnt let him do anything to you, right? Even if you were in the open, he couldnt just snatch you away."

liur "Please."


show liurial neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright


"She held her arms out in front of her in a plea. Rowan sighed and gestured for her to hide underneath his desk. She scrambled in just in time. A moment later, Torlene entered the alcove. "

show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve

ro "Torlene. Must this conversation happen now? You chose a rather bad day for this."

torl "I will not be told to wait. I have come to offer terms."

"Rowan exhaled."

ro "I hope the terms youre talking about pertain to the service contract for you and your men. Because thats the only discussion between us I see as fruitful."

"Rowan shifted in his chair. He felt a pair of small soft hands clutching at his leg. Torlene, meanwhile, seemed unaware there was a third person in the room. "

torl "In a sense. The holdup in the process is {i}you{/i} and what youve done. We cannot accept service in the Bloodmeen army until my stolen property has been returned to me."

menu:
    "Remind him she isnt property.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "Shes not a slave, Torlene. She made a choice to leave you. Even if I wanted to, I couldnt order her to serve you again. She must have told you all of this by now. I dont understand your confusion."
        torl "She hasnt told me {i}anything{/i}. As for that girl and her choices? She couldnt choose something more complex than what is for supper."
        "Rowan frowned. Was it even {i}possible{/i} that he didnt know her reasons for leaving? Surely it was much more plausible he just didnt care."
    "Tell him to go fuck himself.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "A fascinating dilemma. Its a shame I dont care. So, youre going to need to learn to shut up and go away."
        ro "She chose me over you. Youre a grown adult. Stop sniveling over it."
        "Torlenes eyebrows narrowed."
        torl "You-"
        torl "No. I didnt come to fight. I must control myself."
        "His breathing slowed and regained a calm composure."
        torl "But, I find it laughable you allude to a choice. That girl doesnt choose anything for herself and never will. You were in her ear guiding her the entire time."
        ro "Surely shes told you herself by now why she left you?"
        torl "That girl scarcely told me anything before you stole her from me. All that I know of, is she was mine one day, and hiding out under your protection the next."

torl "Regardless, I am prepared to resolve our dispute with a bargain. Our prior altercation came from a place of anger. I am not usually a man of such ill-caution."
torl "Tell me how much gold she is worth to you, and I will instruct Galbraith to bring you a suitable amount."

ro "Shes not for sale."

"The elf paced in front of his desk. His steps were regular, with military discipline."

torl "Perhaps, some sort of service then? My band and I are quite skilled. There is much value that we can offer you in the field. And you're a man in need of allies."
torl "You saw our fighting prowess at Deadmans Pass. Surely we could-"

ro "Shes not for sale, Torlene."

torl "Hrmph"

"That seemed to have gotten the message through. Without a further word, he turned and stormed away."

menu:
    "Be empathetic to him.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        ro "For what its worth, Torlene. Im sorry. I know losing someone hurts. But, there will be a day when you realize your behaviour towards her has been wrong."
        "Torlene stopped briefly to acknowledge what Rowan said, but kept leaving without a further reply."
    "Let him walk off.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass


show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft
show liurial neutral at midright with moveoutleft

"Once he was out of sight, Liurial crawled out from under his desk and caught her breath. "

ro "You havent spoken with him about why you left? Have you even sent a message through Galbraith? I know hed help you."

liur "Before I left, I was unable to even tell Torlene about my dissatisfaction. Confrontation is not not a skill Ive developed. And Torlene is frightening when hes angry"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan ran a hand through his hair. Great. One more tangle in this increasingly endless knot."

ro "I guess I understand, in light of the circumstances."
ro "Still, until he gets the message through that thick skull of his, hes going to keep coming back. Nothing is ever easy in Bloodmeen."

"She walked behind his chair and wrapped her arms across his shoulders in as tight a hug as her frail arms could muster. He felt her cheek press to his shoulder."

show liurial sad at midright with dissolve

liur "You neednt stress yourself on my account, Mlord. No matter who comes for me. Theres only one man Im loyal to. You can count on me."

"Despite himself, he couldnt help a thin smile forming on his face."

ro "And you can count on me too. As far as Im concerned, no one puts a hand on my secretary. Not if I have a say in the matter."

if elfSex==False:
    "He tapped the back of her hand twice, then delicately pulled himself free from the embrace. When he turned back to her, his smile had formed into a full smirk."
    ro "Now get back to your desk. Barring some third asshole walking in here and trying to drag you off, we still have a job to do. Dont we?"
    liur "Right away, Mlord!"
    scene black with fade
    "His secretary shuffled around to the other side of the desk. Soon enough, they were actually engaged in the work that Rowan had come down to. And this time, no one else interrupted them."
    return
else:

    pass

ro "..."
ro "Well actually know one person who lays hands on you. "

show liurial happy at midright with dissolve

"Liurial giggled and hugged his neck tighter. Meanwhile, Rowans mind had started to race. His last comment had given him a few ideas."
"Besides, recent events had gotten him down. Perhaps he could give Liurial a little reminder of who she had sworn herself to?"

menu:
    "Indulge the impulse.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump ELLSex
    "Ignore it.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan shook his head. No, there was simply far too much work to spend the day romping about with his secretary. Not with two distractions already setting them behind."
        ro "Now get back to your desk. Lets get back to the job. Jezeras wild goose chase put me back hours of work time."
        show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve
        liur "Ah, Mlord, do you think we could"
        ro "Later. Work now."
        show liurial happy at midright with dissolve
        liur "Of course, M'lord!"
        scene black with fade
        "His secretary shuffled around to the other side of the desk. Soon enough, they were actually engaged in the work that Rowan had come down to. And this time, no one else interrupted them. "
        return

label ELLSex:

"Without warning, Rowan rose from his seat. Before her arms could pull away, Rowan grabbed them with his. When he started to lead her away, his wide eyed secretary followed along obediently."

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve

liur "Ooh. Mlord. Is there somewhere were going?"

if elfDom:
    ro "The dungeon."
else:

    ro "The bedroom."

"Her body wiggled with excitement."

liur "Wait, what about work?"
liur "What about workkkkkk?"

if elfDom==False:

    scene cg1189 with fade
    pause 2
    show cg1190 with dissolve
    show rowan naked aroused behind cg1189
    show liurial naked aroused behind cg1189
    pause 2
    liur "{i}Rowan!{/i}"
    "A soft cry escaped the petite girls lips. Shed just lowered herself onto Rowans cock. The force of gravity had allowed her to work the entire length in. The deeper it went, the more her expression has contorted into one of overwhelming need."
    "Meanwhile, Rowan had taken steady hold of her hips, using them as grips. His breathing had also quickened. The sensations of Liurials inner walls enveloping him bit by bit had created the intended effect. Now his entire stiff length was inside her."
    liur "Ro-rowan...should I move?"
    ro "Yeah...you can move Liuiral."
    liur "Mmm."
    "She gave a tentative roll of her hips. Rowan felt it as a swell of pressure, massaging the sensitive surface of his length. His fingers dug harder into her bare skin."
    liur "And I should keep going?"
    ro "Yeah"
    liur "Mmm. Im not..ah...not normally used to being on top"
    show cg1191 with dissolve
    pause 3
    "Her movements grew in pace. She wasted little time warming up into a full riding motion. The foreplay had gotten her plenty worked up."
    "Her hands, so used to clutching the bed, scrambled for something to hold. They settled in her locks, her fingers wrapped in strands of her long, golden hair. The faster she pressed herself into his stiff mast, the harder she gripped."
    "The room soon reeked of their combined scent. The musky scent of a mans sweat mixed with the pungent scent of her arousal. The walls similarly reverberated with the sounds they made. His groans and grunts mixed with her cries and moans until they couldnt be taken apart."
    "Amidst the throes of lust, his eyes were drawn to the place where his body and hers met. The opening of her lower lips, and the spot where the base of his cock emerged. That was the place they were united."
    ro "Youre...mine. I wont...hrr...I wont let anyone...anyone take you from me."
    liur "{i}Rowan{/i}!"
    liur "Yours! All yours! Ah!"
    "Her body spasmed and her eyes fluttered. Had she just cum? Her pace faltered for a moment, and her breath turned to desperate pants. But, moments later her pace picked up again. Only now with intermittent breaks of spasming and pleasure."
    "His cock pulsed. He felt the peak drawing closer. At one point, hed almost reached it, but her pace had seemed to falter again when she reached another fit of spasms."
    ro "Mine!"
    show cg1192 with dissolve
    pause 3
    "He forced his grip tighter on his thighs and pumped his hips up. Liurial was so light that even when she was on top, a thrust of the hips was enough to make her bounce. Her head bounced."
    "And like that, Rowan had taken total control of the pace. He thrusted and her body jumped. She was like a rag doll atop him. A passenger ready to follow wherever he wished to take her. The girl was so out of her mind with pleasure, the only sounds she made were incoherent mewls."
    show cg1193 with sshake
    show cg1193 with sshake
    show cg1194 with flash
    pause 2
    "But, those eager thrusts were enough to give Rowan the last little push he needed. With a dark grunt and a flutter of his eyes, he let loose his torrent. Then, he collapsed back into the bed."
    scene bg9 with fade
    show liurial naked happy at midleft with dissolve
    show rowan necklace naked at midright with dissolve
    "His exhausted companion crumpled in much the same way. When his awareness returned, she was laying on his chest, bodies still connected at the point of insertion."
    "Her eyes were still closed, but she mustered the energy to lean forward and plant a weak peck on his chin."
    liur "...yours"
    "Rowan wrapped his arms around her. He wasnt about to let go of something that was his..."
    return
else:


    scene cg1096 with fade
    show rowan naked aroused behind cg1096
    show liurial naked aroused behind cg1096
    pause 3
    "Rowan strode into the center of the dungeon cell, naked as the day he was born. In this secluded place, there was only one person to see him. Liurial stared up at him like congregants before the living saint. Her mouth hung open in awe."
    "But, Rowan hadnt brought her here to gawk. He gave the iron leash hed affixed to her a hard tug. His submissive scrambled forward in answer, crawling on hands and knees. Besides the collar and chain, hed stripped her and affixed shackles to her wrists and ankles."
    "If one could call the games between them a roleplay of Master and Slave. She looked the part."
    liur "Rowan...Its so large."
    "Her eyes were fixed on his stiff cock with unwavering dedication. At the moment, in this dark dungeon hideaway, it was her world."
    "Rowan settled down on a stool. A tug on her leash was his demand for him to come closer. His elf pet scurried forward to answer the chain."
    liur "Mfff.{i}Master{/i}"
    liur "May I...may I taste it?"
    ro "Hrmm. Pay it homage first."
    liur "Homage?"
    "She sighed and leaned in close to his mast. So close that it hung mere inches from her face. But, ever the obedient girl, she didnt yet put her mouth to it."
    liur "Master...May this unworthy slave have a taste of your superior cock?"
    liur "This slave...longs for it."
    "Her breath quickened. The words coming from her mouth were starting to have an effect on her."
    liur "When this slave sleeps, she tosses and turns dreaming of it. When she desires to...to...relieve certain urges, it is in her fantasies"
    liur "Masters cock is...mfff...the only thing this slave wants. Her most favorite sensation."
    "Rowan felt himself grow harder and harder. It was as if her words were stroking it with the same tactile sensation a hand might."

    show cg1097 with dissolve
    show rowan naked aroused behind cg1097
    show liurial naked aroused behind cg1097
    pause 3
    ro "Give it a kiss."
    liur "Muah."
    "Her lips left a lingering trace of saliva on his cocks head."

    scene cg1096 with dissolve
    show rowan naked aroused behind cg1096
    show liurial naked aroused behind cg1096
    pause 3
    liur "Mmm...It tastes so good, Master. This slave wants {i}more{/i}."
    ro "But, do you deserve it?"
    "She squirmed in place."
    liur "{i}Master{/i}...this slave is...is unworthy. To bestow your cock on her would be the highest gift her simple mind could...could imagine."
    ro "So its above you in value then?"
    liur "Yes...yes, {i}Master{/i}. Im beneath it. Please. Let this slave worship your cock, Master. Let her pay it homage."
    "Her panting had gotten to the point that her chest was rising and falling. Her eyes were frozen, unable to look away from the mass hanging inches from her lips."
    ro "Yes. Yes, you may."

    show cg1097 with dissolve
    show liurial naked aroused behind cg1097
    pause 3
    "The moment she had been given permission, she set to work. Her tongue stretched lewdly out and made contact with him at the base. From there, she slowly ran it up the entire length. There was no hesitation or desire to pull away. To her, every taste was delicious."
    "Rowan groaned softly and gave her leash a sharp tug. The chain between them gave him total control over the movement of her head. He could make her go fast or slow."
    "Liurial treated her task with nearly religious reverence. When she had asked to worship it, she had spoken truly. The lap of her tongue was like a prayer. The expression on her face was of a woman touched by the divine."
    "Soon, Liurials tender attention had gotten Rowan worked up to a sweat. He was tired of the foreplay. And since he was the one holding the leash, he got what he wanted. With another move of her chain, he pulled the desperate elf from his cock."
    "She looked up at him, panting and squirming with desperate eyes."
    liur "More. {i}Master{/i} please. Please"
    liur "Im so wet, {i}Master{/i}. Please"

    scene cg1098 with fade
    show rowan naked aroused behind cg1098
    show liurial naked aroused behind cg1098
    pause 3
    "Rowan opened his mouth to speak, but could not find the words either. Instead, he took her by the shoulder and lifted her to her feet. Liurials legs shifted beneath her, and the chains of shackles rattled. But, she was pliant in his hands."
    "Then, he settled her down on his lap. A gasp escaped her lips as her lower lips touched his stiff cock. More than warmed up, her body was receptive. Her flower opened to him and took his entire length. "
    "By now, her body had become more used to him. Where once she had trouble fitting him, now his human cock inside her was something she could take without fuss. Hed trained her into a perfect fit."
    liur "Fuck...ah"
    "Rowan rolled his hips up, thrusting himself into her. The petite girl shook and bounced to the rhythm he set."
    "But, he was not only setting his own rhythm. Whenever he shoved himself forward, Liurial would be met with a tug of the chain by her neck. She could do nothing but lean back into every bit of force. It was only when he pulled back that the leash would go slack."
    "So it was that he was able to work out every bit of tension and energy raised from the worship session. The emotion from each word of praise shed said returned to her in the form of another slam of his cock towards her womb."
    "All of it was too much for his little slave. Her face contorted into wild expressions of lust, and her words turned to gibberish. She must have cum at least once. That girl always was so quick to orgasm."
    "Rowan swiftly felt his own passion rising. With such control over Liurials pace, she was more like a sleeve for his cock than an independent participant. It was not long at all before hed pushed himself to the edge."
    ro "Take it. Take it. Urgh. Take it, cunt."
    show cg1098 with sshake
    show cg1098 with sshake
    scene cg1099 with flash
    pause 3
    "He grit his teeth and let himself loose inside of her. Then, with a final pant, he slumped down into his chair."
    "Liurial sank to her knees in front of him. Her bound hands went to her collar, clutching it and gasping for air. Rowan lazily watched her."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "Was she alright? He hadnt choked her too hard, had he?"
    scene bg8 with fade
    show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
    show liurial naked happy at midright with dissolve
    "But, her breathing soon returned to normal. When it had, she leaned against his leg, pressing her cheek to him."
    liur "{i}Master{/i}...Im bound to you"
    liur "..."
    liur "If you make me worship your c-cock like that again...m-maybe Im going to have to set up a shrine to it. Hehe."
    ro "Heh. Thats a joke right?"
    liur "...Mostly."
    return





label xzaratl_gender_debate:

scene black with fade

"Liurial was late. Liurial was {b}never{/b} late."

scene bg14 with dissolve
show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"Rowan walked briskly through the castle halls, cursing his own negligence. Its been an hour since Liurial was supposed to report back, but he got so caught up in his other duties, he didn't realize how late it had gotten."
"This was no reason for panic yet, but given the nature of her task"
"He had her prepare a questionnaire, with questions seemingly innocent, looking no different from typical bureaucratic bullshit. But, in fact, it was meticulously crafted to extract valuable information from the one filling it."
"An unsuspecting party would reveal more than they wanted. He had seen the strategy employed by royal commanders of the Rosarian party in the past, and it worked too well to his taste. All information was a weapon."

if serveChoice == 4:
    "So now he had hoped to use the same strategy against the castles cubi. To know how best to employ them, and how to ensure their loyalty."
else:

    "So now he had hoped to use the same strategy against the castles cubi. To find a way to turn them against the twins, or if that wasnt possible, to make good use of them so Jezera would stop breathing down his neck."

"Assuming they werent mind-breaking his secretary right now. "

show rowan necklace concerned at midright with moveoutright
show succubus neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Move aside."

show succubus neutral at midright with moveoutright
hide rowan with moveoutleft

"He pushed a random demon aside and ventured into the Dark Sanctum."

scene bg23 with fade
show xzaratl neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show liurial angry at midleft with dissolve
show incubus 1 neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

liur "But, you filled it literally fifteen minutes ago! "

incu "I lost a bet."

liur "Surely, that doesnt mean youre suddenly a man!"

incu "Does so to me."

ro "Liurial What is going on here?"

"Liurial turned on her heel, flustered, with a wild look on her face."

liur "Mlord! Praise the goddess. Tell these These Interdimensional nincompoops to stop being intentionally obtuse!"

xz "Thats a bit harsh, Miss Liurial. "

liur "Its not! This is the fourth time theyve changed their gender! My work is in shambles! Please, I really need your help."

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowans eyes narrowed. He peeked over Liurials shoulder, and found the elf carrying a sizable stack of questionnaires. He read the first one."
"{i}Name: Barganal, Type: Lust Demon. Gender: Female Male Female {/i}"

ro "Im starting to understand the issue."

xz "Ive been trying to explain to Miss Liurial its not asblack and white when it comes to demons."

liur "I have been informed of such peculiarities. But, one would think they would be able to stick to one gender for an hour."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve


"Rowan rested his hand on the elves shoulder. Liurial jumped a little, then looked at his face, as if seeing him for the first time."

ro "You know I was worried the demons might be driving you insane."

show liurial angry at midleft with dissolve

liur "They are!"

show liurial neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "I think you should take the rest of the day off. Before you stick that quill into someones eye."

"It was only then that the elf realized what Rowans presence meant. She slumped her shoulder, shrinking before his very eyes. "



liur "Mlord, I- "

if elfSex:
    menu:
        "Shell be punished later.":
            show liurial aroused at midleft with dissolve
            "Lowering himself, he whispered the exact nature of her punishment into her ear. The petite elf shuddered a little, a light blush on her cheeks."
            ro "Now go. Youve wasted enough time here."
            hide liurial with moveoutleft
            "He took the questionnaires off her hands, and sent her on her way. Liurial hurried to the exit - casting one last glance at them, then leaving through the sanctums door. "
        "Its fine. He understands.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "You got caught in the moment. Happens to the best of us. Take some time off and rest, Liurial."
            liur "A-ah Alright. As you wish, Mlord."
            hide liurial with moveoutleft
            "He took the questionnaires off her hands, and sent her on her way. Liurial hurried to the exit - casting one last glance at them, then leaving through the sanctums door."
else:

    ro "You got caught in the moment. Happens to the best of us. Take some rest, Liurial."
    liur "A-ah Alright. As you wish, Mlord."
    hide liurial with moveoutleft
    "He took the questionnaires off her hands, and sent her on her way. Liurial hurried to the exit - casting one last glance at them, then leaving through the sanctums door."

show incubus 1 neutral at midleft with moveinleft

incu "{b}Ekhm{/b}."

"Rowan turned around. The demon from earlier was extending his hand expectedly, asking for the questionnaire."

menu:
    "Give it to him. the questionnaire.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Stone-faced, he placed the piece of paper in his hand. Beaming, the incubus quickly crossed out female and wrote in male. He handed it back, then moved on his merry way - perhaps to gamble his genitals away {i}again{/i}."
    "The partys over.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Ill spare you the headache of tracking me down to change it after you gamble your genitals away {i}again{/i}. Away with you. "
        incu "Ugh, {i}fine{/i}."
        "Grumbling, the demon left, leaving him alone with the demon mistress. "

hide incubus with moveoutleft

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show xzaratl neutral at cliohnaright with moveinright

xz "I apologize for this, Rowan. It wasnt my intention to cause Miss Liurial trouble. But she was having difficulty understanding demons dont treat their gender the way humans or elves do."

ro "Its fine. She shouldve known better than to get so fixated on the issue. She struggles when improvisation is necessary."

"He held the questionnaires close to his chest. There were quite a number of them - it seemed that despite the hiccup, Liurials mission had been a success."

$ castle.buildings['sanctum'].troops += 0.5

"Xzaratl eyed them for a moment, and he wondered if she realized the purpose they hid. If so She showed no indication of it."

xz "And yet I still feel bad about it. Can I at least help you carry them back to your office?"

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 5:
    show xzaratl happy at center with moveinright
    show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "The demoness placed one hand on his wrist, gracing with an honest smile."
    hide rowan with moveoutleft
    hide xzaratl with moveoutleft
    scene black with fade
    "He saw no reason to refuse, and handed her half of them, as the two left the sanctum side by side."
else:

    menu:
        "Agree. You can pry some information from her along the way.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
            ro "It would be my pleasure. "
            hide rowan with moveoutleft
            hide xzaratl with moveoutleft
            scene black with fade
            "The demoness smiled in response. She took half of the questionnaires, and the two left the sanctum, side by side."
        "Xzaratls company is the last thing you need today.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "I can handle it, thank you. Make sure your cubi dont mess with my secretary from now on. Shes the one thing that stands between us and complete madness."
            xz "I promise Rowan, they will never lay a finger on her without her permission."
            xz "But she is, ah, too cute not to mess with a little."
            ro "Your cubi say that about everyone."
            xz " Only some of them do."
            ro "Alright, this conversation is over. Take care Xzaratl."
            if serveChoice==4:
                hide rowan with moveoutleft
                scene black with fade
                "He left the demoness to her antics, holding the questionnaires close to his chest. He would make this castle run like a well-oiled dwarven machine. Whether the demons liked it or not."
            else:
                hide rowan with moveoutleft
                scene black with fade
                "He left the demoness to her antics, holding the questionnaires close to his chest. He would study them once he had the time - maybe they held something of interest after all."
            return

scene bg14 with fade
show xzaratl happy at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "So what was it that Liurial was unable to grasp?"

xz "Ah! How should I explain it"
xz "You know many demons can change their shape, in some capacity at least? That ability is particularly strong among the cubi."
xz "For us, growing a cock or a pussy requires only a little magical power. So the concept of gender "

ro "Is alien to you."

xz "No. Its {i}exotic{/i} to us. Strange yet fascinating!"
xz "Its not like demons dont understand it. Other kinds of demons can be born with just one set of genitals, and no ability to change them. But we do not assign such weight to it as mortals do. "
xz "The expectations placed on humans on gender alone are so far-reaching! The woman should be soft, yielding, submissive. The man is to be powerful, strong, commanding. One takes. The other lets herself be taken. "

ro "ThatsSomething of a fringe belief. I know some branches of the Solansian church advocate quite strongly for it, but I dont think it ever got much traction."

xz "And yet there are traces of it wherever I go."
xz "In the outer dark, many of us never settle on one form. There is no reason to. Its only when we come here, and start to discover the many intricacies of mortal norms, that we can start to develop a preference. For one or the other. Sometimes both."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "As was in your case, I take it? "

"Xzaratl smiled, not answering for a moment, as if replaying an old memory in her head. Finally, she nodded her head."

xz "Ive come to love being able to offer my lovers the best of both worlds."

ro "How charmingly selfless."

xz "Oh, there may have been other reasons. Some of them Maybe a little bit selfish."

hide xzaratl with moveoutright
hide rowan with moveoutright

"Her smile took on a mischievous undertone, and her hand wandered down, between her legs. Before Rowan could prod the topic further, theyd reached his office."

scene bg6 with fade
show xzaratl neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinleft

"Rowan laid the stack of papers on his deck, for later review, and Xzaratl followed suit. "
"Her hand lingered atop the scroll pile, placed over the lines at the top - the ones with multiple written and crossed out answers. Seeing her so lost in thought, Rowan decided to wait in silence."

xz " Ive found happiness on this plane, Rowan. Happiness in this form."
xz "Ive found joy and in giving others happiness they would never be able to know otherwise. Happiness theyve denied themselves, because they felt guilty just thinking of trying it."
xz "For demons, its fun to explore what it is to be a man or a woman. For a mortal The body can be a cage, like for Lord Favre.That, In itself, its horrible. But then another cage is placed upon them. "
xz "A man should never do that. A woman should never think this. The day they are born, all mortals find themselves wearing collars they dont even notice. Like slaves, they follow orders, not even knowing them to be so."

ro "Xzaratl, thats A very difficult topic -"

show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve

xz "Did you know a mans most delicate spot is located in his anus?"

"He almost dropped the papers he was holding."

show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

xz "Most are too ashamed to admit it, but even a single finger put inside can make a man cum in an instant. But to many, just the notion feels abhorrent. A sin most grave."
xz "I love this world, gallant Rowan. But sometimes it can be most cruel with the way it treats its denizens."

ro "You know, for a moment I really thought you were going a different direction with this."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"She blinked, her expression a portrait of pure innocence. With a sigh, he laid down the questionnaires."

ro "I interrupted you. What were you trying to say?"

xz "Ah, well Not say, perhaps. In truth, there is something Ive been wanting to show you. For a while now. And something to ask you, since the day we met."

"She reached into her robes, and a golden bottle was placed on the table before him. It was round, an almost perfect orb, only slightly flattened at the bottom so it wouldnt just roll off."
"The substance inside had a murky, translucent colour. From the way it moved inside, it seemed quite thick."

xz "This is a special oil, prepared with my very own hands. It relaxes the muscles, and makes the skin sensitive to even the slightest touch. Perfect for a massage, when one needs to relax, but it also has Other uses."
xz "It can be used as a lubricant. It ensures comfort when one tries to be on the receiving end of things, particularly for the first time."

if rowanFutaAnal or RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesomeRowan:
    show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
    xz "Of course, were past trying or first times here "
    "Rowan coughed awkwardly. How come he always allowed Xzaratl to get away with the conversation? "
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    ro "And the thing you wanted to ask me?"
else:

    ro " Alright. And the thing you wanted to ask me?"

show xzaratl aroused at midleft with dissolve

"She didnt speak up at first, her cheeks reddening further. After a moment, Xzaratl picked up the small bottle, and brought it to her face, so it covered her mouth. Only then did she ask him, in a quiet voice:"

if RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesomeRowan:
    xz "Gallant Rowan, would you like to do butt stuff with me again?"
else:

    xz "Gallant Rowan, would you like to do butt stuff with me? "

label buttstuffMenu:

menu:
    "Butt stuff? Seriously?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        xz "A-ah, anal just sounds so crude at times"
        jump buttstuffMenu
    " Maybe? ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesomeRowan:
            show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
            ro "I mean, you know Im not necessarily opposed to the notion."
            xz "Yes, but, ah I will confess, when I first saw you and Alexia, I got a little Excited."
            "Xzaratl blushed even deeper, though she didnt exactly apologize for going overboard. Not that she needed to."
            xz "There wasnt enough time to make you appreciate how wonderful it is to be on the receiving end of things."
            xz "So I thought youd relish the possibility of going a little slower this time."
        elif rowanFutaAnal:
            show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
            ro "I mean, both you and my wife know Im not necessarily opposed to the notion."
            "Hed swear Xzaratl blushed even deeper, her sole eye shining as she recalled the memory."
            xz "Oh Rowan, that was a most wonderful moment, and I am honoured to have been there to witness it."
            xz "But this is an offer I make to you, not Alexia."
            ro "And Im willing to hear it out."
        else:
            "Alright, Im listening?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        show xzaratl happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Xzaratl hurried to his side, and he shifted his papers to the side, accepting he would have no use for them today. Quickly, he noticed a familiar bulge growing under Xzaratls dress."
        xz "Ah, I have no intention of using that. Its not for my pleasure that I suggest all of this Even if it does get me a little excited."
        if RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesomeRowan:
            "Rowan arched an eyebrow, wondering whether he should express his disappointment."
        "Xzaratl held out her hand, and poured a little of the oil on her hand. She dipped two fingers in it, then spread it around with her thumb. Rowas saw it glisten in the offices light."
        xz "One finger, and a skilled, tender touch. That is all that is needed to open a new realm of pleasure for you, Gallant Rowan."
        xz "I will provide both, if you allow me."
        show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
        "She held her delicate fingers up, and it was difficult not to stare at them. He swallowed heavily."
        ro "And where and when would I do so? Right here, right now? "
        xz "Ah, no, no.. Thats "
        "A handkerchief appeared in Xzaratls hand and she wiped her hand clean, sealing the bottle at the same time. "
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        xz "You must be able to relax properly, if you are to fully enjoy the experience. And your office should remain a place of work."
        xz "Come to the Dark Sanctum and stop by my room. Whenever you want. My doors are always open for you."
        hide xzaratl with moveoutleft
        "He nodded his head slowly, as the demoness gathered her bearings and left the room with a deep bow. He wondered "
        scene black with fade
        "Should he really take her up on that proposal?"
        $ rowanAnalInterest = True
        return
    "Nope.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show xzaratl concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I think Ill pass, Xzaratl. And- Lets just leave it at that, shall we?"
        "He waited to see if the demoness would push the issue. Instead, Xzaratl nodded her head, and the bottle disappeared between the folds of her robes."
        xz "If you ever change your mind, my doors are always open for you."
        ro "I wont. But thank you."
        hide xzaratl with moveoutleft
        "He watched as the demoness gathered her bearings and left the room with a deep bow."
        scene black with fade
        " Butt stuff. That woman was impossible."
        $ rowanAnalTrainingRefusedOil = True
        return





label the_tower:

scene bg43 with fade

"Rowan looked out across the fiendishly looking hills. Nestled among the craggy mesas, a dark tower rose, like a black sword stabbing up towards the sky."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Seems like the right place. Are you sure about this?"

"Behind him, Cla-Min stood close, her hands resting casually on her hips while she grinned confidently at the foreboding structure."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "Yessir. The relic is waiting for us in that tower."

"Rowan gazed down. Several skeletons wandered at the towers base, repeating the same predetermined pattern."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Cla-Min, did you {i}forget{/i} to tell me everything about the wizard who owns this tower?"

"The scrumptious shortstack fixed the ex-hero with an innocent expression that just looked off on her. When she saw it wasnt winning him over, Cla-Min let out a huff."

cla "Well the goblin who escaped and ended up giving me the info He might have mentioned that the sorcerer inside dabbled in the uh well the darker side of the arcane arts. "

"Rowan looked at the skeletons once more."

ro "So were looking at a Necromancers tower."

cla "Right on the gold. See, youre perfect for this sort of thing! "

"Rowan glanced ahead at the imposing structure. Hed seen a lot during the war and knew that mages were flesh and blood just like him. Still, the quest had just turned a bit sour in his mouth."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "On a mission, its important not to hide things."
    show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
    cla "Youre right. Next time I wont."
    cla "Sorry..."
    "After her little bark of an apology, her expression turned into a big grin."
    show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
    cla "Still, youve got the Cla clan backing you up. Well take down this skullbanger faster than you can skin a cat."

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    ro "Quit holding things back from now on. Or our adventuring together will be finished. Understood?"
    "The Goblin matriarch quickly nodded."
    show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
    cla "Clear as a bell, Rowan. And dont worry. With the Cla Clan backing you up, well take down this skullbanger faster than you can skin a cat!"
    show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
else:

    ro "This wasnt the deal, Cla-Min"
    show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
    cla "I Im sorry, Rowan. It just slipped my mind, honestly."
    show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
    cla "Still I mean, youre the Grand Trickster, and you have the Cla clan backing you up. I know we can take down some mook in a robe!"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Hmm."

ro "Yes, regarding that "

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Was it vital to bring {i}your entire clan{/i} with you?"

"Rowan looked behind into, into the expecting faces of Cla-Mins father Cla-Sty, her twin brother Cla-Bow, her younger sisters Cla-Tre and Cla-Owi, the youngest sibling Cla-Sel, Cla-Mins mate Ver-Tod, his sister Ver-Min -"
"- Cla-Mins firstborn triplets, consisting of the little Cla-Min, also called Cla-Mini, the Cla-Sty - Cla-Tod brothers, and finally, yet another set of twins, Cla-Mins youngest Cla-Kas and Cla-Lij."
"His skeptical expression didnt go unnoticed. Cla-Sty spat to his left, having none of that."

clasty "Don't be giving any lip, boy. You might be a general, but Ive been in more brawls than you could imagine! "
clasty "Everyone here knows their role in a fight. We can handle a bunch of skeletons."

cla "Well distract the Necromancer while you go deal with the big bad of the tower. Sounds good, no? "

"Somehow, Rowan wasnt sure it would go that swimmingly. But did he want to go into details here?"

$ claDialogueCounter = 0

menu:
    "Ask everybody about their assignments.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump claClanDialogueMenu1
    "Lets just get on with this":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump claClanNevermind

label claClanDialogueMenu1:

menu:
    "What is Cla-Stys role?":
        $ claDialogueCounter += 1
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        clasty "Im leading the vanguard. Keeping everyone safe."
        bow "Its good to have you with us, dad. Just dont go down in a blaze of glory if things go south, alright?"
        clasty "Ha! As if a bunch of skeletons and some weakling in fancy robes could kill me!"
        jump claClanDialogueMenu1
    "What is Cla-Bow doing?":

        $ claDialogueCounter += 1
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        bow "Having dads back. Im a true artist with my bow."
        clasel "Its easy to aim between the ribs when theyre right there in the open, brother."
        bow "Ha, bet you ten coins Ill knock a skeletons head right off its neck!"
        jump claClanDialogueMenu1
    "What are Ver-Tod and Ver-Min doing?":

        $ claDialogueCounter += 1
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        vertod "Protecting Cla-Stys flanks. He goes a little Berserk in battle."
        clasty "Am not!"
        vermin "Its a compliment, old man."
        jump claClanDialogueMenu1
    "What are Cla-Tre and Cla-Owi Doing?":

        $ claDialogueCounter += 1
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        cla "Taking care of the injured. I told you theyre good with needles."
        clatre "And bandages and ointments too. You make it sound like our medical knowledge ends at needlework."
        cla "It is how you originally got into it"
        jump claClanDialogueMenu1
    "What about the younger members?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump claClanDialogueMenu2

    "I think I got this." if claDialogueCounter > 7:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump claGotThis
    "Nevermind.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump claClanNevermind


label claClanDialogueMenu2:

menu:
    "What is Cla-Mini doing?":
        $ claDialogueCounter += 1
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        clamini " I scouted the area earlier. Right now Helping mom keep everything in order."
        cla "Remembering the big picture is key, sweetie."
        clamini "Yes, Mother..."
        jump claClanDialogueMenu2
    "What is Cla-Sel doing?":

        $ claDialogueCounter += 1
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        clasel "Im back-up if things go wrong. l hope it wont come to it."
        bow "Dont sell yourself so short, brother! Youre great with the knife!"
        clasel "The kitchen knife, Bow."
        jump claClanDialogueMenu2
    "What are Cla-Sty and Cla-Tod doing?":

        $ claDialogueCounter += 1
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The twins showed their teeth in a wild smile."
        clastyj "Providing the magic."
        cla "They mean the distraction. No need to be overly dramatic, sweethearts."
        clatod "Now that just goes against everything youve ever taught us!"
        jump claClanDialogueMenu2
    "What are Cla-Kes and Cla-Lij doing?":

        $ claDialogueCounter += 1
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The first of the twins sighed, defeated."
        clakes "Were on the lookout for new enemies. Again."
        clalij "Hey, I like that job..."
        jump claClanDialogueMenu2
    "What about the older members?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump claClanDialogueMenu1

    "I think I got this." if claDialogueCounter > 7:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump claGotThis
    "Nevermind.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump claClanNevermind

label claGotThis:

$ change_relation('cla_min', 5)

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Cla-Sty, Ver-Tod, Ver-Min, and Cla-Bow form the main striking force."
ro "Cla-Min, her triplets, and Cla-Sel are the auxiliary force and will engage depending on how the situation develops. The rest act as medics and sentries."
ro " A rather well rounded approach. Ive seen worse plans. "

cla "Told you we got this handled. "

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

"The whole affair still felt insane, but Rowans fears were at least partially assuaged. He signaled for the clan to follow his lead and descended to the towers base. "

jump claClanContinue


label claClanNevermind:

ro "Alright, Ill trust you not to have all of us killed. "

cla "Thank you for trusting us, Rowan. You can count on the Cla clan to save the day!"

"He didnt, but while tactical sensibility was in low supply in Castle Bloodmeen, the goblins at least didnt have a track record of getting themselves stupidly killed like the orcs."
"That counted for something."
"He signaled for the clan to follow his lead and descended to the towers base."


label claClanContinue:


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

cla "Also, we split all the extra loot evenly between everyone."

ro "Is that the real reason you dragged your whole clan here?!"

cla "What can I say! Momma wants a golden wagon!"

"Cla-Min clasped her hands together, rubbing them eagerly. Rowan had no more time to argue - the first skeleton was already turning his head at them. "


show black with sshake

"Only to end up smacked with a jar of Something. White mist spread over the undead, and Rowan saw them grow agitated. "

clatod "Holy mist in a jar! Ha, and they called me a madman!"

"Whatever the stuff was, it was enough to buy Rowan time to decapitate the first undead."
"Cla-Sty removed the knees from another skeleton by his side, then swung his axe at his head, splitting it in two."

clasty "We got this boy! Go, go!"

"Rushing past the undead - an arrow swished past his ear, shattering the spine of yet another skeleton warrior - Rowan made his way to the base of the tower. Up high, he saw a small window, just large enough for a man to fit in."
"He took his grappling hook out and tossed it into the air. Luck was on his side."
"Rowan pulled again to check that the hook was in place, then quickly started to climb up. The ruckus down below only grew louder, but he could afford no time to look down."
"He heard a loud crash - the main gate being forced open."
"Finally reaching his goal, he jumped inside, unsheathing his blade and bracing himself to slice down the first of the Necromancers guards."

ro "What the "

"No enemy was standing to greet him. However, pieces of skeletons laid scattered across the floor. Sensing a trap, he made his way up the nearby stairs, expecting a barrage of dark magic to greet him on the first step."
"Nothing. The room was also empty. And clearly ransacked. Frowning, he backtracked down,, and found Cla-Sty and Cla-Min standing in what had to be the towers main hall. "

ro "Top's empty."

clasty "So are the lower levels. Someone got here first, girl."

show clamin angry at midright with dissolve

cla "I cant believe it. Who could have done this?! Raaaaraah! This is like stealing grandmas luck potion and realizing it was just filled with her spit!"

ro " Gross Cla-Min."

cla "Bah. You understand. Someone nicked my score! Gotta make em pay!"

ro "Calm down. The information you got, was it old?"

cla "Nope. Not more than a week at most."

ro "Hmmm. If the relic is as valuable as you say, it makes sense someone else would be looking for it."

vertod "Rowan. We should check the tower. Make sure its empty."

"Rowan nodded and left the frustrated Cla-Min to grumble. He began searching for traces of the first invaders, starting with the already defeated undead."
"Among a set of broken skeletal guardians, he found a torn piece of armor with a badge on it. When he returned to the first floor, Cla-Min practically ripped it from his hands."

vertod "Something smells"

cla "Quiet, Ive seen this before. But where? Damnit. Think damnit, think!"

"As much as she scrunched up her face in concentration, the answer eluded the green-skinned shortstack."

ro "Im sure it will come to you."

cla "Maybe. For now, looks like were at the end of the bottle, Rowan. Grah. Im not giving up. Gotta be something here!"

menu:
    "Stay at the tower to further investigate.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump claClanQuestContinue
    "Return to Bloodmeen and leave Cla-Min to the task.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Have fun. Im returning to Bloodmeen. You and yours will be alright here?"
        cla "Yeah I mean you bet! And dont worry. Ill find out who sniped this place from me. From us!"
        "Rowan nodded, pat the Goblin on the shoulder, and then departed from the Tower."
        return

label claClanQuestContinue:

ro "Youre right, and Im not one for leaving the job half done. Set up camp; well be searching every nook and cranny of this place until we find the people responsible for this."

bow "You make it sound so heroic as if we didnt intend to do exactly the same."

cla "Shush and get to work!"

"The clan scattered, bringing their supplies in and setting up a new camp in the large room at the towers base."
"While her three youngest prepared some food, Cla-Min urged Rowan to continue exploring."

ro "We still have About 40 hours until Jezera starts complaining, nothing is working without me being there to oversee it. "

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "More than enough to dismantle this place brick by brick. "

ro "No reason to be hasty, old wizard towers all full of surprises. Ill go segment by segment and the rest of you will help."
ro "Theres still time to do some searching before nighttime Then we should be able to get stuff done tomorrow in the morning, afternoon and evening, and then again in the morning right before we have to leave. "
ro "Lets make the most of it, everyone!"



$ claClanExploreTower = False
$ claClanExploreDungeons = False
$ claClanExploreCircle = False
$ claClanExploreKitchen = False
$ claClanExploreStudy = False
$ claClanExploreGallery = False
$ claClanExploreBedroom = False

$ claClanGroped = False

$ claClanTime = 1

label claClanTimer:


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if claClanTime == 1 or claClanTime == 2 or claClanTime == 4 or claClanTime == 5 or claClanTime == 7 or claClanTime == 8 or claClanTime == 10:
    jump claClanExploration

elif claClanTime == 3:
    jump claClanGroping

elif claClanTime == 6:
    jump claClanDay2Aft

elif claClanTime == 9:
    jump claClanFucking
else:

    jump claClanLeave

label claClanExploration:

menu:
    "Explore the top of the tower." if claClanExploreTower == False:
        $ claClanExploreTower = True

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Cla-Min, lets check out the very top again."
        show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
        cla "Im right behind you!"
        "The unlikely pair climbed the steps of the tower. Before the end, Cla-Min offered Rowan a treat if she could ride on his shoulders."
        menu:
            "Youre not a dog, but you can help her out.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "He casually plucked her up, and then the two ascended together."
                cla "Hah. Youre a nice ride, just about any way you cut it, arent you?"
                ro "Lets stay focused."
                cla "Sure"
                "The plucky Goblin, with an eye for gold and a nose for a deal, the plucky Goblin managed to contain herself as Rowan marches up a whole floor of stairs."
                cla "Weee! Look mah! Im on top of the Great Trickster!"
                ro "After were done, we might have to talk about the division of labour."
                "Rowan grunted with a joke. Cla-Min chuckled and playfully touched his ear while leaning in."
                cla "Oh, dont worry that pretty face. I know there are no free lunches in this age. Now keep going. Maybe the crooks missed something."
                "Finally, they emerged into the tallest room of the tower. Cla-Min tumbled down Rowans shoulders and gave him a big toothy smile."
                cla "Thanks. Youd think the wizard who lived here was overcompensating for something."
                ro "They all do. Lets get to work."
            "Ha. Ha. Ha. No.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Are you for real, Cla-Min? A treat?"
                cla "Alright, bad choice of words. But you must understand the predicament Im in here! These short legs are doing overtime here!"
                ro "I dont hear you complaining in Castle Bloodmeen."
                cla "Because my cart isnt parked at the top of it!"
                "Finally, they emerged into the tallest room of the tower. Exhausted, Cla-Min leaned against the nearest wall to rest."
                cla "Bloody hell. Youd think the wizard who lived here was overcompensating for something."
                ro "They all do. Lets get to work."

        "The pair found an advanced alchemy set, smashed into so many shards of glass. A curved bookshelf covered one half of the room."
        "Tragically, it was robbed of every tome, save except for a few volumes on poetry and a book labeled simply Taxes."
        cla "Woah, what the look at that!"
        ro "Looks like a big, standing spyglass."
        cla "Hmm. Pah! We could have sold the lenses. Damn things are broken. What a waste!"
        "The main item of interest the pair find is a journal. They learn the necromancers name was Brentwug. Only the last page has words that make sense."
        "Every other page features a mess of shifting letters and numbers. Some sort of code, Rowan figured. Besides"
        ro "The alarm in the south quadrant just activated. Must those bothersome ravens again."
        cla "Hmm. Not much to chew on. Still, whoever this other group is, they have some big balls to take on a Necromancer."
        ro "Looks that way. Do you think well be able to decipher the random numbers?"
        "With the area thoroughly examined, the two begin walking down the stairs."
        cla "Great. I like going down a lot more than going up."
        $ claClanTime += 1
        jump claClanTimer

    "Explore the cells." if claClanExploreDungeons == False:
        $ claClanExploreDungeons = True

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Cla-Tre, Cla-Owi, Im going down to look over the cells again. Cla-Sty mentioned he found something strange there, and I could use some extra eyes."
        claowi "The cells? Like dungeons? Where the Necromancer tortured prisoners?"
        "Both girls looked pretty shaky and nervous at the concept. Rowan gave them a reassuring look and patted each of Cla-mins younger sisters on the shoulder."
        ro "Ill be with you. Ver-Tod and I already searched it for bad guys and traps, and now were just looking for clues."
        claowi "O-Okay. Just tell me if I should close my eyes."
        clatre "Owi, he just told you he needs them open. You dont need to worry about me, Hero. I can follow your lead perfectly."
        ro "Uh great."
        "They descended and found the spot that Rowan canvased before. His torch led the way as they walked over to the cell he wanted to start investigating."
        claowi "Rowan What happened there?"
        ro "I dont rightly know. But I think the cell contained an infiltrator."
        "Rowan crouched down, examining the scorch and blast marks that emerged from within one of the cells. The doorway of the cell was behind him, embedded into the wall."
        cla "Infiltrator? Like another mage?"
        ro "The scorch marks suggest so. Theres also this."
        "He moved further down the corridor. At the end of it, there was a perfect, open hole in the wall, leading to a tunnel a meter wide in diameter. "
        "So thats how the assailants bypassed the guards outside."
        claowi "This one! this one has a message, Rowan! Come look."
        "He turned to see the other young sister waving her hand excitedly from one of the other cells. Cla-Owi inched her body to the side so he could pass inside."
        ro "(Shes definitely a bit removed from Cla-Mins pluckiness.)"
        "His eyes narrowed, at first missing whatever caught Cla-Owis attention. Her finger shakily pointed at the wall right next to the old, bound skeleton."
        clatre "What is it?"
        claowi "Well, it looks like a message."
        ro "Lets see."
        "His torch illuminated the wall. The rogues eyes quickly searched the ground, hoping silently that he and Ver-Tod had found every last trap in the tower."
        "The message started to take shape. It appeared to scratched into masonry. Rowan noted a bone nearby with one end filed down into a simple writing tool."
        claowi "Whats that bone?"
        ro "Shh. Cla-Owi. Im trying to read."
        claowi "Oh! Sorry..."
        "Rowans eyes went back to the scrawling on the wall:"
        "{i}He has them! I saw them with my own eyes. That damn bastard paraded the damned things in front of me! When I get free, Im going to gouge out his eyes! {/i}"
        "{i}Ill put them on before I kill him, of course. I can see it now.{/i}"
        clatre "Looks like he never got the chance."
        "Rowan felt surprised when he found Cla-Tre hovering close to him while her sister remained far back."
        ro "So, Cla-Min was right. The necromancer did have some powerful artifact. This poor corpse came here for it too."
        claowi "R-Rowan. Can we please go now?"
        "Even though Owi was the only one to voice her concerns, it was clear that both of the Goblin females were interested in getting the hell out of the cells."
        ro "Sure. Nothing else to see."
        "With that, Rowan put his hands on their shoulders and escorted them out of the dungeon."
        "The adventurer wondered about the exact nature of the relics the prisoner had mentioned. Privately, he hoped that even if the relics werent here, he would see them one day."
        $ claClanTime += 1
        jump claClanTimer

    "Inspect the magic circle." if claClanExploreCircle == False:
        $ claClanExploreCircle = True

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan walked to Cla-Bow, Cla-mins twin brother. The goblin in his simple white shirt cracked a smile towards Rowan and stood up straighter."
        bow "Whats on your mind, Hero?"
        "Rowan noted that Cla-Bow was watching the younger Cla-Sty and Cla-Min."
        ro "Going to check out that special room we found. Could use some backup. Lots of switches."
        "Cla-Bow nodded excitedly."
        bow "Come on, rugrats. The Hero needs help."
        clamini "Okay"
        "The group traveled up some stairs and then arrived at the room in question. Rowan wasnt quite sure what to make of it."
        "There was magical equipment and strange, runic patterns on the floor, but he couldn't figure out what they were for."
        clamini "Wow. Uncle, the previous owner, sure loved his space. You could fit fifty Goblins in here."
        bow "Big people love all the emptiness, I guess. Lot of good it did him."
        "Cla-Bow chuckled dryly."
        ro "Im not complaining. Your sister only told me we might be fighting a Necromancer once we already came here."
        "Cla-Bow grinned, and two of Cla-Mins triplets giggled and chuckled."
        bow "Growing up, catching people off-guard is what sis did best. I think she just does it to sound smart."
        clamini "Uncle! You know Mom is the sharpest Goblin around."
        "The older Goblin nodded and squeezed his niece on the shoulder affectionately."
        bow "Just teasing, young one. Now come on, lets see if we can figure this place out."
        "Try as they might, the group failed to learn much about the room. Rowans best guess was that it was some sort of chamber for magical transportation."
        "If he hadnt seen the corpse of the Necromancer, he might have imagined the owner of the tower had fled."
        ro "Well, this one is a bust."
        bow "Didnt hurt to walk around and check the place out."
        clamini "Are you sure there is nothing we can do, Rowan?"
        "Rowan shook his head."
        ro "Fraid not, Cla-Min. Sometimes, this type of work is just a lot of digging around and coming up dry. It happens."
        "Cla-Min the younger nodded towards him. "
        clastyj "Come on, Sis. Ill race you back down. At least that will be fun!"
        "Cla-Min nodded eagerly, and the two younger Goblins quickly sprinted down the stairs to head back to the camp."
        bow "Hmm. We better get after them, make sure they dont trip or crash into my dad on their way down."
        "Rowan nodded and followed Cla-Mins twin back to the groups base camp at the bottom of the tower."
        $ claClanTime += 1
        jump claClanTimer

    "Explore the kitchen." if claClanExploreKitchen == False:
        $ claClanExploreKitchen = True

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan joined Ver-Tod, and his sister, Ver-Min to explore the kitchen of the tower. The place stood in stark contrast to the rest of the structure."
        vertod "Hmm. Its uh"
        ro "Its not much to look at."
        "Ver-Min nodded and dusted off some of the food that remained."
        vermin "Maybe we can salvage something."
        "She climbed up onto a counter and began opening up some cabinets. Then, she glanced back, spotting strange looks on the two men after finding a bit of stale bread."
        vermin "What? What are you doing?"
        "Rowan and Ver-Tod saw it at the same time, a cloaked figure moving to attack Ver-Min. Both mens weapons came out nearly at the same time. "
        if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            ro "What the- wait!"
            "Ver-Min, acting on instinct, threw the stale bread behind her and dove over the two. Rowan held his sword in front of him, stopping Ver-Tod from advancing."
            "Their enemy swayed on his feet, nodding his head wildly. Rowan furrowed his eyebrows, and with the tip of his sword, took the cloak off."
            vertod "Is that A dancing broom?"
            ro " Ha, we almost got murdered by a slightly enhanced stick with some tablecloth over it."
            vermin "Huh. Do we take it back to Bloodmeen?"
            ro "With the amount of standard equipment the orcs break every week? It would be a waste. I imagine it might be worth quite a lot."
            vertod "Since I almost smashed it into pieces, we split it 50/50?"
            ro "Sounds fair to me."
            vermin "Glad you settled that. I suppose Ill just stand here and uh point out stuff that looks edible."
            vertod "You never were one to let things go to waste. Lets help her out."
            $ change_personal_gold(40)
        else:
            "Ver-Min, acting on instinct, threw the stale bread behind her and dove over the two as they advanced."
            vertod "Die!"
            "Rowan and his companion slashed at their opponent. It seemed to spasm before going still and falling to the ground."
            "Now close enough to get a good look, both of them realized it was just a broom with a tablecloth over it."
            vertod "Oh"
            ro "I thought it was"
            vertod "Yeah Guess the Necromancer used magic to enchant this place."
            vermin "Haha. Well, this brooms sweeping days are over."
            vertod "Mmm. Ill bag it. Could fix a wheel one day."
            ro "Lets keep looking."
            vermin "You do that, Ill just stand here and uh point out stuff that looks edible."
            vertod "You never were one to let things go to waste. "
        "The two of them joined forces in collecting a few scraps of food here and there that still looked fresh enough to eat. "
        "On their way back, the Goblin in light armor grunted in Rowans direction."
        vertod "Youre very fast on the draw, Rowan."
        ro "Thanks, you too."
        "In due course, the trio returned to the campsite and dolled out the food to the rest of the party"
        $ claClanTime += 1
        jump claClanTimer

    "Explore the study." if claClanExploreStudy == False:
        $ claClanExploreStudy = True

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan asked Cla-Sty the elder if he wanted to help him explore the towers study."
        "The ex-hero was a little surprised, first that the older Goblin accepted, and secondly that he grabbed Cla-Kes and Cla-Lij to follow them."
        clasty "Hop to it, you two. If I can make it up these stairs, I dont want to hear any lip out of you."
        "Yes Grand-dad, The two youngest members of Cla-Mins brood replied. Cla-Sty rustled both of their hair, and then the four started to move."
        "Eventually, they exited the circular stairwell into what had once been an expansive library."
        clakes "Damn, the things completely ransacked."
        ro "Its a good thing Cliohna isnt around to see this. She would be very displeased about the destruction."
        clasty "Bah. Of course, because thats all some people care about. Books."
        clasty "They just sit around staring at words. Never occurs to them to enjoy a good story around a campfire. "
        ro "You have something against them, Cla-Sty?"
        clasty "A lesson is better learned through action, practice. You cant learn without doing."
        ro "Hmm. Well, lets sweep the area. Maybe the Necromancer put a switch in one of the shelves to unlock a secret room."
        clalij "A secret room! Wow!"
        "Cla-Lij immediately took off with his brother in tow. They touched and scrambled across all of the empty and ruined bookshelves."
        "The old and wrinkly Goblin chuckled and lit up an old pipe. He found a spot against one of the curved wall and sat down."
        clasty "Good thinking, son. Hopefully, that will tucker them out for a few hours."
        "The ex-Hero imagined that hearing Cla-Sty call him son would have made Cla-Min giggle with glee."
        "Rowan nodded and ended up joining the two brothers in their exploration. Much as hed feared, they ended up finding no new clues about the Necromancer or the relic."
        "Still, he ended up having fun with the energetic duo before the group made their way back down."
        $ claClanTime += 1
        jump claClanTimer

    "Mess with Cla-Min in the gallery. " if claClanExploreGallery == False:
        $ claClanExploreGallery = True

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Cla-Min walked into the gallery on her own. As her torch moved around in the chamber, she gulped back her fear."
        "Stuffed creatures of various makes, each more scary-looking than the last, filled the room. She stepped closer to a big creature with a bears body and an owls face."
        show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
        cla "Its dead. Its dead. Nothing to be afraid of. Youre alright, youre-"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Boo."
        cla "Ayiiiee!"
        "Cla-Min ran like a cat on its last life. Rowan ended up catching the flipping torch casually, and then he slapped his knee as he laughed loudly."
        "Cla-Min eventually inched her way back into the room, her red eyes brimming with anger."
        show clamin angry at midright with dissolve
        cla "Rowan! What the how could you? My heart is beating faster than I was running!"
        ro "Hahah. Oh, that was priceless."
        cla "Hmmph. It was stupid. I could have hit you with my torch."
        "Rowan just gave her a roguish grin."
        ro "Yes, but instead, you ran away like a scared little girl."
        cla "I I dont know what youre talking about. Big mean Human. You just I thought you were a skeleton guard or something."
        ro "Come on Cla-Min, Im getting the hang of knowing when youre lying."
        cla "Hah. Thats what you think."
        "The Goblin woman, who always prided herself on being on top of every situation, walked up to him, fixing him with a coy grin while she folded her arms tightly beneath her bust."
        show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
        cla "Maybe Ive been being too honest with you."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Not at all. Besides, were partners on this job. Partners arent supposed to keep secrets."
        cla "Thats one way to think about it. Did you find anything?"
        "The Great Trickster slapped the butt of the bear creature."
        ro "These heads and statues are all real creatures, but they must have been magically sealed to the ground and walls. I cant get them to budge."
        cla "No wonder the bandits left them."
        cla "Dont ever tell her, but Im kind of wishing wed dragged Cliohna out here. I bet she could get all this loot ready to move with a snap of her fingers."
        "Cla-Min stopped looking so embarrassed and then gave Rowan a seductive and mischievous grin."
        cla "Come on, you. Im not letting you waste any more time so you can try to scare someone else."
        "Rowan accepted her hand as she led him towards the stairwell."
        ro "So, you admit it. I scared you."
        cla "I admit nothing."
        "Rowan laughed, and the two made their way back to the camp to join the others."
        cla "Im going to get you back, you know that, right?"
        ro "Sure. Give it your best shot."
        $ change_relation('cla_min', 1)
        $ claClanTime += 1
        jump claClanTimer

    "Explore the bedroom with Cla-Min." if claClanExploreBedroom == False:
        $ claClanExploreBedroom = True

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan and Cla-Min climbed up to the second tallest chamber of the tower. The room they walked into was a bedroom."
        "Like the rest of the place, everything of value appeared to have been stripped clean. With a heavy sigh, the curvy little Goblin woman hopped up onto the bed."
        show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
        cla "Hmmm. Comfortable enough. Maybe we should have a little fun, Rowan? Make this trip count for something."
        ro "Dont raise the white flag yet, Cla-Min. We still might find something."
        "Cla-Min bent forward towards him, exposing a delicious window into her green cleavage while she sat on the King-sized bed."
        cla "Really? Im impressed, Mr. Trickster. You care more about making sure I didnt make a fool of myself than having sex with me."
        menu:
            "Yes.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "I do, Cla-Min. Dont forget. Were in this together."
                "Cla-Min hopped off the bed and placed her hands on her hips."
                cla "Youre right, Rowan. Now come on, lets keep at it."
            "Maybe.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Care is a strong word. Were tricksters, right? Caring about stuff is how we get caught."
                cla "Hah. Surely even the Great Trickster cares about a few things. Everyone has to have something important to hold on to."
                ro "I just know, Im not going to let my partner down."
                "A smile broke out on the Goblin Milfs features, and she hopped off the bed."
                cla "Glad to hear it. Lets leave this dusty claptrap and find ourselves some treasure!"
            "No.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Oh, I definitely want to have some fun with you, Cla-Min. But maybe not in the bed of a Necromancer. Who knows what a guy like that is into?"
                cla "Ewuah! I didnt even think about that."
                "Cla-Min quickly jumped back to the ground and dusted off her pants. Then, she fixed Rowan with a mischievous and seductive grin."
                cla "As far as having some fun, well have to put a pin in that for now, buster."
                cla "If we dont find anything from this job, the Twins might decide to cut down on my travel expenses. Or worse."
                ro "Agreed."
        "The two soon prepared to exit the bedroom. Rowan felt that Cla-Min was still a bit down in the dumps of yet another empty room."
        ro "Cla-Min. Why do Necromancers always have skeletal guards?"
        show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
        cla "I dont know. Why?"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "He works his zombies to the bone."
        show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
        "She quickly did her best to seal her lips together at the bad joke, but eventually, Cla-Mins mouth burst with a quick giggling laugh."
        cla "That was terrible. Thanks, Rowan."
        "The two continued down the stairs to return to the rest of the group."
        $ change_relation('cla_min', 1)
        $ claClanTime += 1
        jump claClanTimer
    "Leave the tower.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump claClanLeave


label claClanGroping:

"The first evening, Cla-Min and Rowan handled the early watch for the rest of her clan. Then, Ver-Tod and Cla-Bow took over."
"With his duties finished, Rowan settled in to get some sleep, only to find Cla-Min settling down in front of him."

ro "Hmm. I shouldnt be surprised."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "What? This tower has no stinking heat, Rowan."

"She looked around, seemingly remembering that they had company. Her knife-like ear twitched, checking to see if anyone else was stirring."
"Then she began wiggling her plump little bottom nice and close to the Great Tricksters body."

scene cg1049 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg1049
show clamin happy behind cg1049
pause 3

cla "Ill be little spoon, and you be big spoon. Well stay nice and warm. Mrmm Oh yes, youre a much better pillow.."

ro "I see"

menu:
    "Let her snuggle.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass
    "Push her away.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Politely, but firmly, he shoved Cla-Min away from himself."
        ro "Your husband is standing guard Cla-Min. Have some decency."
        cla "Thats what the covers are for. "
        ro "Cla-Min, no."
        "The caravan mistress stuck her tongue at him, but didnt push further. With a sigh, Rowan closed his eyes, trying to get some sleep before tomorrows exploration."
        $ claClanTime += 1
        jump claClanTimer

ro "From Great Tricker to a glorified pillow. How depressing."

"Rowan replied calmly. He closed his eyes and then felt a small-clawed hand stroking his fingers."

cla "Dont act like such a plank. If you wrapped your arms around me, that would keep us snug and warm"

scene cg1050 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg1050
show clamin happy behind cg1050
pause 3

"The adventurer could have chuckled, but he knew that they were trying to be quiet. He nodded, and Cla-Min pulled his hand up, settling it right against her chest."
"Then the Goblin gave the Humans form one last wiggle and stopped moving."

cla "Ni-ni Rowan"

"Rowan wished her a good night as well. At least, thats what he assumed she had said. He did admit. He felt warmer and more comfortable snuggled up with her."
"It felt nice, and given how the day had started, Rowan didnt mind it ending with something good."
"Of course, his fingers seemed to have more in mind. They stirred against Cla-Mins juicy mounds. In his mind, he could see Cla-Mins nipples, just beneath the soft white fabric."
"The thought sent a thrill down his spine. Rowan kept his cock from stirring, though after he remembered just where they were."

ro "(Cla-Mins family is all around. Trying to sleep. Still, there is no way she doesnt want a little fun tonight)"

"A sly grin emerged on his features. Knowing the room was dimly lit only added to the excitement."

ro "(Were under blankets. That will help cover us up)"

menu:
    "Get some sleep.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "That night, Rowan decided to just get some shuteye. His hand simply rested on Cla-Mins, holding her gently and snugly to share his warmth with her."
        "In time, the human shut his eyes and fell asleep."
        "Something nudged Rowans mind. His hand was moving, but he wasnt the one doing it. His fingers felt nice and warm, like they were resting on a sun-touched flower."
        "Rowan grudgingly opened his eyes and quickly realized the increased source of heat."
        ro "(Cla-Min put my hand underneath her top and her bra! Shes flicking her nipples with my fingers.)"
        "The wily leader of her clan was trying to be quiet as a mouse. But sure enough, as she used his hand and her nipples hardened, she let out a whimpering moan of lust. "
        menu:
            "Pull your hand away.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Not tonight, Cla-Min. Its late, and its not like were alone."
                cla "Oh come on, longshanks You know we can both be... sneaky."
                "Rowan shook his head and removed his hand out from her clothes. Then he looped his arm around her belly."
                ro "Rest now. Weve got work tomorrow."
                "Cla-Min let out a grumble and then settled down to rest. This time, Rowan made sure the mischievous Goblin was sleeping before closing his eyes and drifting off."
                $ claClanTime += 1
                jump claClanTimer
            "Make Cla-Min nice and warm.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Alright, you asked for it, Cla-Min. Im going to finish what you started"
                cla "Ooohuah Im quivering with fear."
                pass
    "Grope Cla-Min.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass


scene cg1051 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg1051
show clamin happy behind cg1051
pause 3

"Rowan nibbled on Cla-Mins shoulder and began slowly stroking her hips while she ground her ass back against his crotch."
"Cla-Min chuckled in between her soft, quiet moans. It seemed to take her some time getting used to keeping her voice in check."

cla "Come on. Dont be too gentle with me, Rowan."

ro "If Im not gentle, the gig will be up in a moment."

"But the Goblin woman remained insatiable. She purred like a kitten as his fingers continued working their magic, enjoying their illicit fun."
"Rowan smiled as he squeezed his fingers around Cla-Mins tits. They were just the right size for him to hold in his hand."

cla "Mrraah ha-huaah it feels even better knowing anyone could hear us if I moan."

scene cg1052 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg1052
pause 3

"Rowan nuzzled her dark hair, letting his lust take over. His lips kissed Cla-Mins head and then began biting and licking her long ear. She shivered and fought to keep from squeaking."
"The pair soon reached the breaking point. Cla-Min and Rowan turned their bodies and faced one another as their breathing slowed. Each didnt need to speak to understand a simple truth."
"If they did anything else, someone would find out for sure and ruin sneaky pleasure."

cla "A perfect midnight treat..."

scene cg1049 with fade
pause 3

"Cla-Min stroked Rowans chin and then nestled in against his body. He hugged her small form against his and the two soon settled into sleep beneath the bearskin blanket."
"Naturally, the woman who always loved doing things her way gave him one last sneaky kiss. After that, both settled in to get some rest."

$ claClanGroped = True
$ claClanTime += 1
jump claClanTimer


label claClanDay2Aft:

"During the afternoon of the second day at the tower, the exploration was put on hold. Cla-Kes and Cla-Lij came running up the stairs screaming."
"Before anyone could figure out the cause, a group of skeletal warriors hissed, emerging from the darkness."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

cla "Cla-Sty, protect the kids! Rowan, Ver-Tod, kick those numbskulls back!"

"Rowan, with his sword and Ver-Tod with his axe jumped into action. The two skeletal warriors proved no match for them, but more and more kept coming."

ro "Where did they come from?"

vertod "Just keep swinging!"

"Cla-Min and Ver-Min formed a quick plan as their defenders continued holding back the tide of clacking boney bodies. Their eyeless and tongueless foes tried to gain a foothold."
"Then, both Goblin females pushed a cask onto its side."

cla "Ready?"

vermin "As ready as I can be."

cla "Push!"

"Rowan didnt see their handiwork clearly at first, but he definitely saw the result as they rolled the barrel forward along the ground. Cla-Mini jumped in, bravely lending her strength."
"The cask gained speed, but then, a skeletal hand began pushing back at the last moment."

vermin "Gah!"

"Ver-Min squeaked loudly as a bleached, bone head appeared. Another hand appeared, trying to grab Cla-Min. Luckily, Cla-Bow was there and ready."
"With a two-handed swipe of a shovel, he wanged the ghoulish guard, sending the skull tumbling downwards."

cla "Now!"

"With one more heavy push, the three Goblins shoved the barrel hard!"
"It began bouncing on the steps and smashing through the column of undead guards. With no reinforcements plaguing them, Rowan and Ver-Tod made short work of the rest."

vertod "That was close."

ro "Well done, everyone."

cla "Where the hell did they come from?"

"Cla-Min asked urgently while walking over to Kes and Lij to make sure they were okay."
"Rowan left Ver-Tod to guard the camp and investigated the situation. He found one door that they couldnt even budge earlier. "
"It was open now. He surmised that the group had used magic to seal up the guards, leaving the Necromancer to fend for himself. The spell must have run out of juice."

show clamin angry at midright with dissolve

"Cla-Min fumed with anger."

cla "As soon as I track down those bastards, Im going to cut them up with a dull knife!"

"Rowan did another sweep up the whole tower for good measure and found no other doors sealed up by magic. During a private moment, Cla-Min found him and held his hand."

cla "Thank you, Rowan."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

ro "It was nothing."

cla "I really mean it. Without you helping Ver-Tod, it would have been all over."

"The Great Trickster nodded towards her and patted Cla-Mins shoulder."

ro "Dont sell yourself short. You came up with the final blow after all."

"Cla-Min smiled warmly at the high praise from the man who was her hero, and so much more. Eventually, the group calmed down and resumed their exploration."

$ claClanTime += 1
jump claClanTimer


label claClanFucking:

if claClanGroped == False:
    "Rowan and Cla-Min watch over the camp for another evening. When their shift finished, they settled in together to keep warm before closing their eyes and going to sleep."
    $ claClanTime += 1
    jump claClanTimer
else:

    show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
    "Cla-Min and Rowan finished their watch. Once again, the inside of the tower seemed drafty and uncomfortable. Cla-Min slid a hand back and gave her ass a little squeeze."
    "It was something that only Rowan could see as he walked behind her."
    "Disappointed as the clan leader had been that someone got there first, Cla-Min continued enjoying herself with the ex-hero whenever she had a chance."
    "After she squeezed her lovely green lumps once more, she increased her speed. Rowan watched the plucky merchant practically dive beneath her thick, furry blankets."
    "He glanced back and saw that Ver-Tods gaze was set on the doorways leading out of the central chamber. Rowan settled down, wondering what Cla-Min might try tonight."
    "He didnt have to wait long to find out. When he lifted the blanket, he discovered the charming Goblin woman was naked from the waist down."
    ro "Evening. Youre going to get really cold like that."
    "Rowan found himself watching as Cla-Min grabbed one of her shapely asscheeks and pulled it to reveal her bare folds..."
    cla "Come on, hunny. I think we both deserve a reward for all our hard work today."
    "Rowan nodded. The ex-hero began teasing the Goblins green lips with a finger. His cock started to get firm and erect, but he still held himself back."
    ro "Just remember to keep silent. Or were going to have a big audience in no time."
    cla "Dont worry none about that. Ill stay as quiet as you do, hehe."
    scene cg1053 with fade
    show rowan necklace happy behind cg1053
    show clamin happy behind cg1053
    pause 3
    "Rowan grinned and then slid his manhood deeper inside Cla-Mins squelching and slippery, warm folds. She sucked on a finger to blockade her moans."
    "While she managed to hold back her gasps and squeaking sighs, her hips continued racing back to feed more and more of her lovers cock into her syrupy honeypot."
    ro "Youve been waiting for this all day, havent you?"
    cla "Would muuaah would you oh fuck Mrrah just fuck me"
    scene cg1054 with fade
    show rowan necklace happy behind cg1054
    show clamin happy behind cg1054
    pause 3
    "For good measure, when Rowan got into the swing of things, he clasped his hand tightly around Cla-Mins lips. His length throbbed intensely with each humping motion."
    "His hand kept her from alerting the entire clan to what they were up to."
    ro "Guah"
    "Feeling tiny dagger-like teeth stab into his fingers, Rowan winced. But after her initial biting, his greedy little Goblin partner began licking and kissing his hand lovingly."
    "Down where their bodies met, Rowans rod reached even deeper, ready to probe Cla-Mins most hidden point."
    cla "Mrrph! Rthfff!"
    "The heat in Rowans loins sparked as Cla-Min continued slamming her hips back. Her pussy felt so inviting and so tight."
    "It wasnt long before his thrusts turned savage and uncontrollable. The adventurer felt her juices spilling down his thighs right as he started bursting inside of her."
    show cg1055 with sshake
    show cg1055 with sshake
    show cg1056 with flash
    show rowan necklace happy behind cg1056
    pause 3
    ro "Cla-Min"
    "The name was whispered like a prayer. As his fiery warmth filled her, Cla-Mins entire body twitched, even all the way to her ears."
    "Cla-Min stroked and rubbed Rowans body affectionately. Eventually, he removed his hand from her lips, half expecting the silver-tongued woman to say something clever."
    "Instead, she just set her head back against his shoulder, pulled one of his hands up, and kissed it before falling into a slumber."
    $ claClanTime += 1
    jump claClanTimer


label claClanLeave:

if claClanTime != 11:
    show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
    cla "I know we didnt get what we came for, but trust me, I wont rest till we get to the bottom of this."
    ro "Their ears are probably burning already."
    "Cla-Min nodded sharply, full of frustration that would hopefully fuel her determination."
    cla "Come round my spot in a week or two. Im going to flip over every rock till I find us a new lead."
    "Rowan nodded and then set off to return back to Castle Bloodmeen."
    return
else:

    "All but Cla-Min and Rowan left the Tower behind to travel back to the castle. This left the Goblin and the Great Trickster a few moments to themselves."
    show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
    cla "The tower was a bust. Still, maybe I can find the relic at a bazaar or auction"
    "She said grumpily. After all the extra time spent combing the tower, it was easy to see how disappointed the short woman was."
    ro "If anyone could find a needle in a haystack, its you, Cla-Min."
    scene bg10 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    show clamin neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    "The Goblin marveled at her partner in crime. Unfortunately, her smile vanished when they emerged through the portal and found a slightly annoyed-looking figure waiting for them."
    show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve
    je "Hello you two"
    cla "Oh. Jezera! So nice of you to meet us here."
    je "Yes but kindness was not my motivation."
    "The demon studied the Goblin and then cast her sharp gaze on Rowan."
    je "You made very liberal use of your forty-eight-hour lease on my General, little one."
    cla "Right well you see"
    ro "We were investigating a powerful mage, Jezera."
    cla "Exactly! At first, we planned just to be in and out, back in a day. But, well the guy was missing and"
    ro "We didnt want to leave any stone unturned."
    cla "Mmhmm. Were pretty sure hes dead, but we wanted to jot down every clue we could find. It might be useful, yes?"
    je "Hmmm. Perhaps A rival magic-user is not what we need right now."
    "The woman who could be cute one second and menacing the next stepped forward and stood tall over Cla-Min."
    je "But lets not make this tardiness a habit, Cla-Min."
    cla "Of course not. E-Efficiency is my middle name."
    je "Hmmph. Rowan. Your duties are waiting"
    hide jezera with moveoutleft
    "With that, Jezera departed the chamber, leaving the pair to finally breathe a sigh of relief."
    show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    show clamin happy at edgeright with dissolve
    ro "Phew I like you, but youre a terrible influence on me."
    cla "Haha. Shut up, hunny, you know you love it! Were the best team in this whole castle. Now, hurry up and get back to work so she doesnt kill us both."
    "The unscrupulous Goblin woman patted the notebook shed made of all the information shed gleaned from the tower."
    cla "Dont forget to stop by later. Were not done yet."
    $ change_relation('cla_min', 3)
    return





label the_pit:

$ claBowsexAvailable = True
$ brurDistracted = False
$ claMarry = False

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "Just the man I was looking for."

ro "Whats on your mind?"

cla "Something big. Really big and really good."

menu:
    "Youre insatiable.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        cla "Huh? Oh."
        "After a moment, she clutched her breast and let out a chittering bout of laughter."
        cla "Rowan! I love where your head is at. But we got a different fish to crunch on."
        cla "I think about more than just sex you know"
        "Then, the Goblin Matriarchs red eyes gleamed at him."
        cla "Bah, now youve got me all turned around. Maybe we should-"
        cla "Nah-uh. Phew Business first. And this is very important business."
    "Haha. Lets go over to that alcove. I think there is enough space for us.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Cla-Mins entire body froze up after she registered his intent."
        "Big red eyes gazed at Rowan. Finally, a sharp-toothed smile spread across her features. Hed seen that look before"
        cla "Gah! I mean"
        "Finally, her wits returned to her. Cla-Min chewed her lips while looking somewhat embarrassed."
        cla "{i}That{/i} wasnt what I had in mind."
        ro "Seems like its all you have in mind now."
        cla "Sure sure. But we still need to go over something else. So, perk up your ears. Just your ears! This is serious and all."
    "Alright. You have my attention.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "It was clear that the Goblin woman was positively giddy. Rowan noticed her clawed fingers rubbing together while she grined at him."
        ro "Well come on. Dont leave me in suspense."
        cla "Haha. Let a girl have a little fun, Rowan."
        "Cla-Min said cheekily before finally giving in and revealing the news responsible for exciting her so much."

cla "My dad, Cla-Sty, has been keeping his ear and nose to the ground. He found the group who sniped the relic out from under us!"

ro "Thats great, Cla-Min."

cla "The curs are squatting down in the Pit. So, we cant just ambush em in a tunnel or something easy."

ro "The Pit? What exactly is that?"

cla "Ill tell you on the way. The supplies are all packed, I just need my partner in crime if you know what I mean. "
cla "If we dont want the relic to change hands, we gotta hustle. I already cleared it with Jezera."

ro "Hrm, I would be a poor tactician if I didnt know when to seize the opportunity."

scene black with fade

"This time, their team was much smaller. Rowan joined Cla-Min, Ver-Tod, and Cla-Bow and walked through the portal to continue their relic hunt."

scene bg43 with fade

"Emerging on the other side, they traveled towards some mountains. Rowan wasnt sure about the exact location they were in, but he guessed they were in north Qerazel."
"Along the way, Cla-Min explained how The Pit was once the headquarters for a secret order of knights."
"Local groups in the area, wary of living under the knights protection and sense of justice eventually sent them packing."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

cla "Now, the Pit is an anything goes hole. Its filled with all the fun under the sun, haha! You couldnt pick a better spot to hide and scheme."

"Rowan noticed a curious expression on his companion."

ro "You respect them dont you. The people who beat us to the tower."

cla "Slugbile! I respect the tradecraft, Rowan. Nothing else."

scene bg55 with fade

"Soon, they arrived at the entrance to a hidden cave. After a few words with the guards, Cla-Min led Rowan and the others deeper and deeper."
"Rowans eyes started to examine the great cavernous area, looking for shortcuts in case they needed to get out fast."
"He also noted structures that appeared to be human-made. They were old and sturdy. Many other parts of the Pit seemed to be constructed by Goblins and Orcs, and he noticed members of both races lingering around."
"But the guards were almost exclusively human. And many of them armoured and well equipped."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

cla "Be sure to behave. If we piss off the guards and they lock us up, theyll chop us into food for the moles."

ro "Moles?"

"Cla-Min simply gave him a toothy smile. Soon, they met up with her father, Cla-Sty. The older Goblin led them to a small subterranean room hed rented."

cla "Give me good news, Pop. Did we strike gold?"

clasty "Bah. Is that worry I hear, Cla-Min?"

cla "Not even a drop. But Why the long face?"

"Cla-Sty nodded towards Rowan and the rest of the troupe. Then the elder Goblin patted his daughter on her shoulder."

clasty "You and your lot just got in. Best to-"

cla "Spit it out, dad."

"Cla-Sty sucked in air through broken and sharp teeth. His head bounced wearily before he spoke."

clasty "Ive got good news. I know where the group lays their head. Its not far."

cla "And the bad news?"

clasty "I found out whos leading them. Its Brur"

"Cla-Min placed her head in her hands and scratched her temple and hair with her claws. A growl of exasperation filled the chamber."

cla "Just feed me to a Dragonling now. Why did it ave to be Brur?!"

ro "Who is this Brur guy?"

cla "Its not a fun story."

ro "Arent we in this together? The good and the bad?"

"Cla-Min sighed and then straightened up. She quickly set her husband, sister, and others to unload their gear."
"Then she pulled Rowan off to the side."

cla "Ive kept this a secret from them. Not proud of it"

ro "What is it?"

cla "One of my first caravans traveled this route. I was younger, even more arrogant, hah, if you can imagine."

"Rowan gave her a simple smile and nodded for her to continue."

cla "Well one day, my luck strikes out. Lost some of our pack animals, busted a wagon. It was a mess."
cla "Brur was the man with the gold. I got us a nice big loan, more gold than I imagined, but that meant all of us working for {i}him{/i} to pay it off."
cla "One day, the wagons were fixed and I got my family the hell out of here."

ro "Leaving Brur short on his loan"

cla "Yup. So naturally, if he sees me, hell wring my pretty little neck unless Ive got something juicy as a peace offering."

ro "Small time loan sharks is punching down for me Cla-Min. I can take care of him."

cla "No. I mean, maybe. The Pit is a useful place. The guards dont care about someone dropping in a barfight. Murder is another story."

menu:
    "No one threatens you on my watch.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        cla "Youre a diamond, Rowan. But we have to be smart. "
        cla "Besides, Id like to do business down here again one day. No killing Brur."
        ro "Fine, if you insist"
        show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
        "After a moment, Cla-Min flashed him a sultry grin."
        cla "Dont think I dont approve of you gouging him to protect me. Thats the kindest thing anyones ever offered..."
        show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
    "I guess we shouldnt rock the boat. Or cave":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        cla "Yup. Trust me, Id just as soon push him into one of the abandoned mines down here."
        cla "Sometimes, you just gotta play with the cards youre dealt, no matter how much fun it would be to cheat."
        "Rowan nodded."

ro "Whatever the case, this means the relic will be a lot harder to get."

cla "It will work out. Im not leaving without it."

ro "Ill get the ball rolling and scout Brurs headquarters this evening. Come up with a plan of attack."

bow "All alone? Ha, as if! Were coming with you! "

"In the end, Rowan, Cla-Bow, Cla-Min, Cla-Mini and Ver-Tod all snuck out to investigate Burr's base of operations."

vertod "Its tough, but nothing we couldnt handle with a bit of luck."

cla "We cant rely on luck. Not against Brur. Wait thats him."

"The crew watched from their hidden vantage point as the big Minotaur walked towards his base. Brur was guarded by four cutthroats by the looks of them."
"He carried a small chest in thick, clawed fingers. Soon, he disappeared into the fortified building. Cla-Bow nudged Rowan with his elbow and pointed to a few windows that looked out onto the Pit."

bow "A possible entry point"

ro "Ill bet anything the relics in the chest. "

cla "Hes probably fixing to sell it soon. But how do we get it from him?"

"Cla-Mini looked at her mom, a spell of inspiration spread across her face. Nearby, a hanging chain with minecarts laden with ore harvested from deep caves clacked and creaked."

clamini "Oooh ooh! We can play the shell game on them."

"To Rowan, it was plain to see that Cla-Min had picked up on her daughters idea. But after a moment, the older Goblin shook her head."

cla "No, my love. Its too risky."

clamini "Mom. Ill never become great like you if you never let me lead the wagon."

ro "Whatever this shell game is, youre sure you can handle it, Cla-Mini?"

"Cla-Mini took a moment to focus herself. She glanced at her mother and then looked down on Brur's base and gulped."

clamini "I can do it. I know I can."

cla "Fine fine. Well do it. Lets get back to the cave. Weve got work to do."

"Cla-Min explained Rowans role to him while she put Cla-Mini and others to work. The plan required them to make a copy of the small chest theyd seen Brur holding."
"After a few hours' work, the Goblins had constructed a small box that, when covered by a hide, would look like a match for Burr's chest."

cla "You all set?"

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan nodded, pulling up his hood up to cover his face."

ro "I have to say, during all my training, I didnt expect Id be pulling a caper like this with a girl like you, Cla-Min."

cla "Stick with me and Im sure well always enjoy the unexpected, Rowan."

hide clamin with dissolve

"Rowan chuckled in response. Then, after making sure his sword was ready, he headed for the mouth of the cave, waved at the rest, and then headed for Brurs base."

brur "Who the hell is this?"

guard "Some hunter, Boss. Says he has some information you want. "

"Rowan kept his cool as he entered the lions den. There were many ways that this could get ugly, but it was hardly the first time hed found himself in a position like this."
"Brur moved over to him. The lumbering Minotaur let out a low growl while his nose sniffed the air in front of the ex-hero. Nearby, Rowan noticed a muscular man with tattoos on his arms."
"At first, he thought the man was a fighter, but then he saw what appeared to be a magical amulet hanging from his neck."

if claClanExploreDungeons == True:
    ro "(That must be the mage who helped them at the tower. I nearly forgot about him.)"

"The massive minotaurs nostrils flexed as Brur snorted towards the Human."

brur "Speak worm."

"Brur barred his sharp teeth in a flash of anger."

menu:
    "[Lie] Brur? youre just the brute Im looking for!":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        brur "Speak sense, Human. I dont got all day."
        ro "The world is getting crazy. I work for a group that wants to make the most of it. We need powerful fighters like you."
        if avatar.skill_roll("deception", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            $ brurDistracted = True
            brur "I {i}am{/i} very powerful. But Im no follower. In fact, Ive been breaking into the relic hunting business. Pretty soon, Ill be in charge of the whole Pit."
            ro "Very impressive. But the Pit is just one hole in the ground. I can offer you the world, Brur. Think about that."
            "The Minotaur snorted and then stroked his big snout as he considered Rowans false proposal."
        else:
            brur "Think I cant smell a lie. What are you after, huh?"
            "The furred warrior clomped forward, standing tall over Rowan. The ex-Hero muttered a curse under his breath. "
    "Im here to negotiate the debt of a friend of mine.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        brur "Yeah? And who would that be? "
        ro "Her name is Cla-Min. She owes you a rather large debt. A debt I no longer want hanging over her head."
        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            $ brurDistracted = True
            "That admission truly surprised the bulky and muscular menace standing in front of Rowan."
            brur "Cla-Min. That little Goblin bitch. Hah. Id never would have thought someone would care enough for a wretch like her."
            ro "Yes well, perhaps you could keep some of your insults to yourself. So we can discuss business."
            "At first, it looked like the Minotaur was about to break out into an angry charge. But, with a single pat on a pouch of his gold, Rowan managed to get Brur to relax."
            brur "Whatever. This debt, its larger than a kings ransom. You better have a lot more gold than that..."
        else:
            brur "Haha. Funny joke, Ill give you that much. No one with half a brain would come offering gold for that thieving wretch."
            "Rowan watched as the massive body of fur and muscle stepped closer towards him."
            brur "Just what are you up to, Mr. Hunter?"
    "Im here to negotiate the debt of the woman I love! ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ claMarry = True
        brur "Yeah? And who would that be? "
        ro "Her name is Cla-Min. She owes you a rather large debt. Im planning to marry her, and I dont want the debt hanging over our heads."
        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            $ brurDistracted = True
            "That admission truly surprised the bulky and muscular menace standing in front of Rowan."
            brur "Cla-Min. That little Goblin bitch. Hah. Id never would have thought someone would care enough for a wretch like her."
            ro "Yes well, perhaps you could keep some of your insults to yourself. So we can discuss business."
            "At first, it looked like the Minotaur was about to break out into an angry charge. But, with a single pat on a pouch of his gold, Rowan managed to get Brur to relax."
            brur "Whatever. This debt, its larger than a kings ransom. You better have a lot more gold than that..."
        else:
            brur "Haha. Funny joke, Ill give you that much. No one with half a brain would come offering gold for that thieving wretch."
            "Rowan watched as the massive body of fur and muscle stepped closer towards him."
            brur "Just what are you up to, Mr. Hunter?"
    "Brur? I was expecting someone dangerous, not this whoreson in front of me.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ brurDistracted = True
        "The massive warrior didnt take too kindly to Rowans insult. He pulled a massive bone club from his back and slapped the end against his meaty palm."
        brur "You hear that, boys. This puny idiot must have a death wish. You come into my place and sling crap like that? "
        brur "The pair of balls on you"
        ro "Nice of you to notice. Your mother thought that they were nice last night."
        "Nearby, a pair of Brurs guards couldnt help but chuckle. The beastmans nostrils flared as he let out a huff. "
        if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "He tried to slam his fist into Rowans chest, but Rowan dodged him with ease. The hero grinned and opened his arms invitingly."
            ro "Heh. Is that the best you got? Your poor mother Does she know her son punches like a child?"
        else:
            "In an instant, he slammed a clenched fist into Rowans chest. Rowan coughed painfully and slumped to his knees."
            ro "Phew. I I"
            brur "You what?"
            ro "Heh. You cant do any better than that. Your poor mother Does she know her son punches like a child?"
            $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "normal_damage")

if brurDistracted == True:
    "While Rowan kept Rur and his men busy, Cla-Bow shot an arrow into the buildings roof. A rope was tied around the missile and once he tested the strength, the Goblin began zipping over."
    "Everything was going well until the Mage happened to glance out the window."
    mage "Brur! Weve got Well Im not exactly sure."
    "Brur turned around and spotted the Goblin zipping down."
    brur "I knew something smelled rotten. Take him down!"
    "The Minotaur and his guards prepared to fire javelins towards the fast-moving Goblin. Cla-Bow saw the danger in time."
    "When Brur and his men let loose with their weapons, Cla-Mins brother swung his body forward."
    "He managed to dodge the javelins and landed on a passing minecart."
    ro "(Fuck, time for plan B then.)"
else:

    $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "normal_damage")
    "Tired of whatever game the Human was playing, Brur savagely clobbered Rowans face with his mighty fist."
    "Rowan was sent tumbling across the wooden planks of the building. As he struggled to get to his feet, he heard one of the guards call out."
    guard "Boss! Look!"
    "Pushing himself through the pain, Rowan opened his eyes and saw Brur and the guards moving to the window."
    "Cla-Bow was whizzing down a rope hed attached to the roof with an arrow. The problem was, everyone was supposed to be watching Rowan."
    ro "Shit."
    "Brur and his men tossed a barrage of javelins towards the Goblin. Rowans heart jumped as he saw one javelin hit Cla-Bow, and the goblins hands slipped off the zipline. He watched him fall, powerless to do anything. "
    ro "(Fuck! No time to check on him though. Plan B it is.) "

ro "Caped trickster, go! "

"The door to the building swung open. Dressed in a black cape with a hood that only left her green ears uncovered, Cla-Min raced forward."
"Rowan watched her dart between a guards legs and before she hopped off the shoulders of another henchman."
"She tossed a cover over the box and then hauled it up and fled the building before Brur even realized what had happened."

cla "Hey Brur! Catch me if you can! Thbbbt!"

brur "Why you little! Let go of my treasure!"

"Brur readied his axe and headed for the door. Before leaving, he pointed towards Rowan."

brur "Locrum! Kill the maggot!"

"Rowan glanced towards the Mage. The mans eyes narrowed and his hands began to move."

menu:
    "Brawn - Go through the Mage.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan rushed the Mage, whose eyes widened in surprise. The man swiftly abandoned his incantation in favour of a far shorter one, and a wall of hardened dirt burst from the ground between them."
        if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Rowan slammed into it, shattering it to pieces. He ended right in front of the man, but with no time to grab his sword, Rowan simply clocked him right in the face."
            mage "Fraah!"
            "The magic user crashed back into the wall of the building. By the time he got to his feet, Rowan was already gone. "
        else:
            $ avatar.take_damage (["blunt",], "normal_damage")
            "Rowan slammed into it with a loud crack, stopped in his tracks."
            "Pain coursed through him, but his wits didnt leave him. Using the stone barrier as cover, Rowan turned away and beat a hasty retreat, leaving the mage behind."
    "Agility - Escape the Mage.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "Wanted to escape and do what he could to help Cla-Min, Rowan headed right for the door. He heard the mage utter a curse and then a spell."
            "Fortunately, Rowan was able to dodge the jagged rock spikes thrown his way. In a flash, he was outside Brurs base and looking for his friends."
        else:
            "Knowing hed more than worn out his welcome, Rowan started heading for the door. Unfortunately, the Earth Mage was faster."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing",], "normal_damage")
            "A series of jagged spikes made of shaped rock jabbed into his shoulder and leg. Rowan tripped out of the door, bleeding from fresh wounds."
            "Through grit, he managed to get to his feet and lose the deadly mage in the nearby marketplace."

"Meanwhile, Brur chased after Cla-Min as the leader of the Cla Clan rabbeted through the bustling marketplace of the Pit."
"Only seeing her back, Brur couldnt see the sneaky Goblins big smile as she fled. He also didnt see it when Cla-Min crossed paths with a Goblin female wearing the same kind of cape as Cla-Min."
"Cla-Mini held her own fake box tightly against her chest. It was thrilling, being chased through the Pit. Her feet pounded the stonework."
"Each time the hunters thought they were getting close, it seemed like Cla-Min caught a second wind and was getting further and further away."
"Mother and daughter led the gang on a merry chase, using the alleys and corridors of the underground den of scum and villainy. Once Brur realized what was going on, he divided his forces, but it was too late."
"Rowan, Cla-Min, and Cla-Mini regrouped at the cave shortly after. "

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

if brurDistracted == True:
    "Cla-Bow arrived too, with a big grin on his face."
    clamini "Haha! That was amazing. Brur looked super scary, but he has less wits than an ant. Did you see me, mom?"
    "Cla-Min smiled at her daughter and hugged her warmly once the group returned to their cave."
    cla "I did. I dont know why I was worrying. Youre a chip off the old diamond."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "You did great, Cla-Mini. You alright over there Cla-Bow?"
        bow " I banged my elbow a bit on the landing, but it wont be a problem."
        cla "Haha. Sounds like someone needs to practice his tumbling more."
        bow "Listen to you. All jumped up from a heist. Did we at least get what we came for?"
    if avatar.corruption > 60:
        ro "There will be time for congratulations later. Did you forget were still in a cave full of murderers and people we just robbed?"
        cla "Of course not, Rowan. Here. Let me just check the booty. Then we can head for the exit. Quick as you like."
    else:
        ro "Well done, Cla-Mini. Now lets check the chest. Make sure we didnt just go through all that for nothing."
        cla "Im on it, Im on it."
        "Cla-Min gave Rowan a cute little wink."
        cla "Nothing like the thrill of a chase to leave you savoring for treasure, eh Rowan?"
    "Eventually, Cla-Min and Rowan pulled the cover off of the true chest and prepared to open it."
else:

    "It took Cla-Bow a little longer to arrive. Long enough for Rowan to start worrying. The fall looked scary, but surely he didnt- "
    bow "And the star of the show returns!"
    "The goblin archer saluted them from the door. Cla-Min let out a quiet gasp as she found her brother bleeding from a wound."
    bow "Next time Hopefully you can buy me a few more minutes, Rowan."
    "Rowan nodded while he and Cla-Mini quickly administered some bandages to the wounded Goblins arm. "
    ro "Sorry, Cla-Bow. Ill let you district the minotaur next time."
    "The Goblin let out a painful chuckle. "
    cla "Dont worry, well be out of here in a jiff and youll be safe. Plus, youll have a new scar to show the ladies."
    "Cla-Min said with a comforting smile. Then, her red eyes glanced over towards the chest. After making sure Cla-Bow was alright, Rowan joined her at the container."

"The two partners-in-crime each place a hand on the chest and pry it open."

cla "Come to momma"

"Inside the chest, Rowan looked at a pair of matching rings. Each of the circles was made of shimmering-blue metal."

ro "Not bad. Not sure what I was expecting."

"Both Human and Goblin reached forward to touch the two gleaming rings. Just then, Cla-Sty and Ver-Tod burst into the room."

clasty "Whatever you found is going to have to wait!"

vertod "Another Goblin just warned us that someone tipped Brur off to our hiding spot."

ro "How did Brur do that?"

vertod "Brurs put gold in enough hands until he found the right ones. Word is, theyve locked down the exit."

cla "W-We we can hold him here. Theyre not that many."

clasty "We cant hold an army."

cla "What?"

clasty "Sorry sweetie. Apparently, Brur rallied everyone you owe to hunt you down."

cla "No no no no no. This cant be happening."

"The green shortstack breathing became rapid and panicked."

cla "What if what if he outplayed me This this could have been his plan all along."
cla "This {i}cant{/i} be happening! Not with Mini here Why didnt I see this coming? Im the matriarch..."

menu:
    "Stay with me, Cla-Min. Were not cooked yet.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Cla-Min looked around, nervously eyeing her family, and then glanced back towards Rowan."
        "She gave him a quick nod and Rowan reached down and gave her shoulder a comforting squeeze."
        cla "Of course of course, Rowan. We we just have to figure something out."
    "Whats the move? Try to make a deal?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The merchant leader of her own clan and caravan pinched the bridge of her nose and then shook her head."
        cla "Normally Id say yes. Try to offer Brur up something nice and juicy."
        cla "But I suspect that hell want the relic, and some private time with me and a rusty blade."
        ro "I get it. Were not about to let that happen."
        "The Goblins spirits brightened slightly. "
        cla "Thanks."

"Rowans hand went to his sword. Deadly and overwhelming odds or no, he wasnt going down without a fight."
"Just then, Cla-Bows face suddenly lit up like a child seeing magic for the first time."

bow "I got it!"

"The Goblin went right over to Rowan and whispered his plan into the mans ear. Rowan couldnt help but grin."

ro "Its crazy. But it might just work."

"Cla-Bow nodded and then called out to everyone to follow him. Rowan took the Goblin woman by the hand. "

ro "Were taking another route."

"Cla-Min looked at him, confusion masking her fear for a moment."

cla "What whats up your sleeve?"

"Rowan just gave her a sly grin and a simple nod before racing out of the cave. He trusted that she would stick with him, and she did."
"They saw Brur approaching with his guards and a mob. Cla-sty was not kidding about an army."

ro "Man, just what did you {i}do{/i} while you were here?!"

cla "I was a different girl back then!"

"The Human and Goblin darted past the group and bounded across a well-traveled bridge of planks and ropes. Suddenly, the entire bridge and the nearby rock wall rumbled. Cla-Min held tightly to Rowan."
"The rumbling ended, but Rowan kept them from moving again, even as they heard Brur roar nearby."

cla "Rowan? Come on we got to keep going."

"Her red eyes nearly turned pale as a sheet as she and Rowan noticed the Minotaur and the murderous mob approaching the start of the bridge."

ro "Cla-Bow told me something. Did you know that the Pit has weekly Giant Mole races?"

"The walls around them rumbled again, this time much more violently than before."

cla "Yes, but why are you thinking about races at a time like-"

"Rowan plucked her up mid sentence and had her wrap her arm around his neck. Dumfounded, Brur and the others watched as Goblin Matriarch and Great Trickster unexpectedly leaped off the bridge."
"Beneath them, the earth shook and suddenly, big claws broke free, followed by a pink snout and a black furry face."
"Riding on the lead mole was none other than Cla-Bow himself with another mole right behind him."

bow "I think its past time we got back to the surface."

cla "You said it!"

"Cla-Min slid down Rowans back and locked her arms around him as he quickly adjusted to driving the giant creature. It was a bit like steering a horse, a horse that could climb and leap among giant stalagmites and stalactites."
"Eventually, Rowan and Cla-Min followed Cla-Bows mole into a tunnel that looked old. The ex-hero imagined that the walls of the pits had all manner of pathways like these, dug and formed by the moles over the years that the Pit was in operation."

bow "I think I got it. This tunnel feels like its going up!"

"Rowan felt Cla-Mins arms tighten around him. Obviously, the Goblin female felt a little less than comforted that her brother only thought he knew where they were going."

ro "Dont worry. All we need to do is find a portal now. This is almost over."

"Looking back, he ought to know better than to jinx it. Suddenly, the giant moles let out panicked screeches as the ground moved, but not because of their huge claws."
"A column of rock and dirt shot up, sending them into the air. "






"Rowan hit the ground - hard. The impact knocked the air out of his lungs, and if he hadnt protected his head he mightve been out cold. It took him a moment to gather his wits, and inspect the damage."
"Cla-Bow was nearby, unconscious, but otherwise looking unharmed. The mole mustve broken his fall. As for Cla-Min "

quest "Its cute watching you struggle. You gave Brur quite a bit of trouble. Doubtless, without your partner, you never would have gotten so far."

cla "Now, hold up, I think thats downplaying my role a little. "

if claMarry == True:
    cla "Though I will confess it was a joy watching him mess with Brur. And the things he said about me! Ah, my groom to be!"
else:
    cla "Though I will confess it was a joy watching him mess with Brur."




"Rowan peeked from behind his own mole, which landed right next to him. He held back a curse as he realised the source of their problems:"
"At the center of the tunnel stood none other than Locrum, the earth mage helping Brur."
"Cla-Min was right in front of him, her feet trapped in the stone floor, likely due to some odd spell. But despite her predicament, she hasnt seemed to lose her cool."
"Brur could not be negotiated with, and an army was difficult to outwit. A single mage, on the other hand"

cla "How did you know which tunnel we were in?"

"The mage rolled his eyes. With a sweep of his hand, the chest containing the twin rings floated up on a rock."

mage "The relic has a {i}potent{/i} magical aura, you simple creature. And tracking moles through tunnels is hardly a trial for someone with my skills. "

"While the mage opened the chest to check its contents, Cla-Mins eyes noticed Rowan. She winked, then nudged her head at a group of rocks next to him."
"Following them, Rowan would find himself right behind the mages back."



cla "Well youve got them. {i}Again{/i}."

mage "Ah, dont whine, this isnt personal. Ive been waiting for my relationship with Brur to pay off for months now."

"The mage examined the two rings in the case more closely, perhaps fearing that Cla-Min had switched them out at some point."



mage "With these, no more Brur. No more selling my talent for a handful of coins, just to scrap by in this fucking shithole."
mage "The world is on a brink of change. Do you even understand what you were trying to get your hands on, my foolish green friend?"

"A pair of magical rings, no? I was reading a book about them but got distracted by the pictures..."



"Cla-min was stalling to the best of her abilities, as Rowan moved as quickly as he could without raising any noise. He reached for his dagger, considering if he should even allow the man to live. "

mage "Of course. What else could be expected. These are no mere trinkets, these are my key to power. "
mage "With these, the demons running Castle Bloodmeen will welcome me with open arms! They will take the world by storm - and I will be rewarded for being among the first to join!"

"The mage cackled maniacally, and Rowan almost missed a step. Cla-Min simply smiled a little wider. "

cla "Well, this is going to be a funny story to tell later. "

mage "For one of us, maybe."



mage "You dont learn do you?"

"The moment Rowan moved to strike the man, Locrum turned around, a stone shard forming between his hands, aimed right at the heros heart. Rowan had only a moment to act-"




"Only for the mage to grunt in pain and tilt to the left, as Cla-Min punch him in the knee, making his own legs collapse under him."
"Rowan wasted no time, and quickly tackled the man, pressing a dagger against the mans neck."

ro "Turning your back on Cla-Min? Not the smartest decision."

cla "Aw, Rowan, youre such a sweetheart."

mage "Graah I cant believe this!"

cla "Well stop yapping and Ill tell you something you really should believe."
cla "Locrum, meet Rowan Blackwell. The hero of the six realms, the Grand Trickster, my closest ally."

$ mageName = "Locrum"

scene black with fade
show clamin happy behind black

cla "And the steward of Castle Bloodmeen."

scene bg10 with fade
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"What followed were some rather short negotiations. Cla-Min was quick to offer the man a job - under Rowan, not the twins."
"Rowan himself wasnt as convinced to the idea, but Lucrum proved to have information on the rings they were unlikely to get anywhere else."

ro "Technically youre working under Cliohna now. Its Cliohna, me, then the twins."

mage "Is this necessary? I did not growel under Brur for so long just to kiss the ass of some no name sorceress!"

ro "Hmmm. Cla-Min."

cla "Yes?"

ro "We better have this pissant write down everything he knows about the rings before he gets himself killed by Cliohna. Hes not going to last long with {i}that{/i} attitude."

cla "Yessir!"

mage "..."

scene black with fade

"In the end, they got the rings, a new mage, and some extra background on the rings themselves. Cla-Bow ended up a little bruised, but without lasting injuries."
"Cla-Sty, Ver-Tod and Cla-Mini got out of the Pit via a different route. Naturally Cla-Mini wasnt pleased to hear about missing the Mole ride."
"Cla-Min began compiling everything they had on the rings, and promised to contact Rowan soon and not do a single thing without his consent - something he appreciated."

"Soon, Rowan hoped he would be able to visit Cla-Min and decide what to do with the rings."
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('clamin_titjob_at_will', triggers="week_end", depends=('the_tower',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg19")
    event('forging_a_connection', triggers="week_end", conditions=('greyhideRelationship == "rowan"', 'draith1FinaleSeen',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)
    event('clamin_sex_at_will', triggers="week_end", depends=('the_pit',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg19")
    event('cla_act1_finale', triggers="week_end", depends=('clamin_sex_at_will',), conditions=('week > 40',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg19")

    event('cormalda_calling', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=22', 'castle.buildings["pit"].lvl >= 1'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

label clamin_titjob_at_will:

$ titjobAtWill = True

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan walked in to find Cla-Min counting gold pieces and scouring her books. Her small fingers flipped over a page, but the moment her big red eyes saw him, Cla-Min perked right up."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "Rowan! Arent you a sight for sore eyes?"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Heh. Dont you love counting your gold?"

cla "Id rather be bathed in a hundred gold pieces than count a thousand. Keeping track of interest, loans, and liens can make a girls head spin"

"Then she gave him a quick smirk, put a mark on the page she was looking at and closed the account book."

cla "Enough of that! I got something for you. "

"Shaking off her grimace, the cute Goblin woman walked out from behind the table and handed Rowan a plump bag."
"The adventurer heard the jingle of gold coins inside as he accepted the pouch."

$ change_personal_gold(100)

ro "Whats this for?"

cla "Consider it a small token of my appreciation, Rowan. For your work at the tower."

"She declared with a wide smile."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

cla "Well, thats one thing off the list today. Somehow I feel like the other issues wont be so easy."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "What else is troubling you, Cla-Min?"

"The Goblin let out a small huff and then bounced on her tiny legs."

cla "I have been trying to find a contact, someone who has heard something about the crew who looted the tower."

"Cla-Min scratched an ear and then walked back over and hopped onto her seat once more."

cla "Normally I dont have to play the if you dont help me, demons might burn your house and steal your children card, but no one is biting these days."

menu:
    "Thats very strange, given your assets.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass
    "Im sure youll figure out something. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "The ex-Hero gave her bare shoulder a reassuring squeeze ."
        ro "Im sure its just a matter of time."
        "Cla-Min ran her finger across his own, then gave him a wide toothy grin."
        show clamin happy at midright with dissolve
        cla "Thanks for the vote of confidence, Rowan. And for stopping by. If I didnt like you so much, Id ask you to get the kids ready for dinner, hehe!"
        "Rowan chuckled and waved farewell to the caravan leader before returning to the castle proper."
        return

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Its hard to believe there are people who wouldnt make a deal with you. Lunch with a busty Goblin gal always fixes my mood."

"Rowan said with a cocky grin. Cla-Min licked her lips as her long ears twitched slightly."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

"A sly grin formed on her painted lips and she danced a finger along the inner track of her cleavage, just above her corsets edge."

cla "{i}Mrmmm{/i} The girls do help out a lot, hehehe."

"Then the Goblin wagged a finger toward Rowan, urging him closer. She placed her quill on the desk and then sat down on the edge, putting herself right in front of him."

cla "You know"

"Her tone shifted from perky to something a bit more sultry."

cla "Some people get the wrong idea when I press the flesh a wee bit too much."
cla "A couple times, some longshanks were ready to pay up, but only after they got a good grope."

"Cla-Mins eyes twinkled with anger, but only for a moment."

cla "Or more Now prick up your ears, Rowan. Ive sold a lot of things, but these barrels and this trunk."

"Cla-Min patted her butt."

cla "Are not for sale."

ro "I had no doubts."

"She nodded and then sized him up. Her red eyes gleamed with lust. She smacked her lips as she drank in the sight of him."

cla "Mmrmmm While theyre not for sale There is nothing that says a good friend like you cant enjoy them when the mood catches you, Rowan."

ro "You dont say."

cla "Oh thats {i}exactly{/i} what Im saying."

"Cla-Min hopped onto the desk and pursed her lips together and gave her bust a little way while she stood at eye level with her associate."

cla "What do you say, big man Care to sample the goods?"

"Rowan heard the lust on her tongue as Cla-Min gave him an encouraging wink."

menu:
    "You read my mind, Cla-Min.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "You read my mind, Cla-Min."
        "His answer stirred up the lust emerging in her body. The indomitable womans ears perked up and Rowan grinned as Cla-Min hungrily licked her luscious lips."
        pass
    "No thanks.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Thats a generous offer, Cla-Min. But I need to focus on work."
        "Disappointment filled her eyes, but she recovered quick enough.."
        show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
        cla "Suit yourself, Rowan. Gotta keep busy, of course. Rosaria is not going to conquer itself, hah."
        return


scene cg195 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg195
pause 3

"Cla-Min moved off her desk excitedly and escorted Rowan to a quiet spot in her lodgings. Moving quickly, she gave Rowan a shove towards a bed."
"Playing along, the Human fell back onto the cushions and gave his companion a wide grin while she wedged open his legs."

cla "Just relax. Its high time I gave the Great Trickster a Great Titjob!"

"The plucky woman said cheekily before landing her knockers on top of Rowans crotch."


scene cg196 with fade
pause 3

"Rowan let out a growl as the Goblin smooshed her tits against him, dropping their hefty weight onto his pants."
"Feeling the weight and plushness of her tits through the thin fabric of her corset sent fresh embers onto the fire of his lust."
"Cla-Min looked over his body cheerfully and then quickly unbuttoned her corset and yanked down her top."
"Rowans eyes appreciated the sight of Cla-Mins plump green pears capped by dark pink cherries."


scene cg197 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg197
pause 3

"After sliding her thick melons up and down Rowans groin a little longer, the Goblin Matriarch hastily got to work fishing out the adventurers girth."

cla "Sorry to rush, Rowan. I never know when someone will need my attention."

"Cla-Min squeaked out before finally getting the Humans big, pink slab out. She quickly nestled him in between her bountiful udders."
"The sensation of her warm, soft flesh nuzzling his cock made his body stiffen while his veiny length throbbed with heat."

cla "Ooohmmm Momma likes "

"She pulled out. Then Cla-Mins lips parted and she began adoring Rowans big, raw knob with her hot, drooling tongue."


scene cg198 with fade
pause 3

"Soon it wasnt just Cla-Mins tongue that Rowan had to contend with."
"His favorite Goblin continued lathering up his rod, sliding her tongue across his pole and occasionally hooking her tip on the ledge of his crown."
"But the most intense addition came when Cla-Min began squeezing her tits together. Having her supple mounds of flesh engulf his manhood sent more precum oozing out of his tip."
"The naughty Goblin did her best to milk Rowan slowly and steadily. More than anything, she craved the treat that was always on her mind whenever she and Rowan were together."


scene cg199 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg199
show rowan necklace aroused behind cg199
pause 3

ro "Ur Fuck Cla-Min Im going to-"

cla "Yes ooohuraah I can feel it let it out, Rowan! Give it all to me!"

"The Goblin need not have begged. As she hugged and kissed his pulsing shaft, Rowans hands tightened on the bedding. Suddenly, his hips arched as his stones rumbled."

cla "Yesusaah!"

"Cla-Min squealed out gleefully when she watched Rowans cock jerk and shoot out the first spurt of his intoxicating essence."
"The first drops of his cum splattered on her ear, but she hardly felt his heat. Instead, she simply continued affectionately kissing his upper shaft while her boobs milked his base."
"Only once the rugged man splayed out in front of her stopped throbbing did she relieve the pressure of her melons."
"Cla-Min smiled warmly at Rowan. Then she smacked her lips to collect and enjoy a little snack of his sperm from her face."

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

"The helpful Goblin grabbed a towel from a small trunk in the room and set about cleaning up herself and Rowans slowly relaxing member."
"She let out a sigh of relief and stretched out her short arms to the side. After dispensing with the dirty rag, she looked at Rowan intently."

ro "You look like you just want to lounge around for the rest of the day."

"The Goblin chuckled dryly and began setting her tits back into the snug embrace of her corset."

cla "Youre a wicked man to tempt me like that, Rowan. No no I cant turn this day into a lazy one."
cla "Dont forget, I still have to find a contact to track down our missing magic item"

"She grumbled lowly."

ro "Haha."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

"Cla-Mins ears perked up and her face jerked towards him."

cla "Whats so funny?"

ro "Ill never tire of seeing just how tenacious you could be. You might have more determination than I do, Cla-Min."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

"The compliment cheered her up for a moment, but then her chin dipped."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

cla "The smart bet would be to take the loss. I dont know, maybe look for something else."
cla "Smart is smart but I cant leave it not yet anyhow"

"Then she slowly turned to face him."

cla "Unless unless {i}you{/i} think I should, Rowan."

"Rowan stood up and pinched the tiny Goblin woman firmly on her shoulder. He shook his head."

ro "Ill follow your lead, Cla-Min. Sticking things out can be rough, but neither of us are quitters."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

"Cla-Min smiled up at him in gratitude."

cla "Youre damn well right about that, Mister."

scene black

"He smiled back at her and then the two exited the room and resumed their duties for the day."
"In his gut, Rowan felt confident that even if it took a bit of time, his friend would pick up the trail again."

return





label forging_a_connection:

scene black with fade

"Castle Bloodmeen was in an unusual state of intensity as Rowan made his rounds."
"While there seemed to be no inherent cause for the agitation, every pair of eyes he met held a moody, dark cloud within."
"Perhaps it was just one of those days."

scene bg25 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"It seemed that Draith was no exception; as the hero stepped into the breeding pits, he found the dark elf tucked underneath a broken set of cell bars, grumbling to himself as he fiddled with the metal."
"Rowan crouched down beside him."

ro "What are we looking at?"


show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Draith jumped, smacking his head against the bar. Rowan winced, and the dark elf rubbed the back of his head."

dra "Ow"

ro "Sorry, didn't mean to scare you."



dra "It's fine. I didn't even hear you come in."

show draith happy at midright with dissolve

"Draith sighed and smiled. It was a tired gesture, emphasized by the dark circles under his eyes. When was the last time the beastmaster slept?"

dra "Can I get anything for you, Rowan?"

ro "Just stopped by to see how you're doing."

"Draith nodded, his falsely pleasant demeanor immediately slipping into frustration. He nudged at the bar; a rusted piece fell off."

dra "I'm trying to repair these cells, but it's been so stupidly damp down here that the bars have rusted. Some of the beasts have already started beating against them and bending them out of shape."

"Draith continued to mumble under his breath as he tried to bend the metal bar back into place. It wasn't budging. Rowan craned his neck to get a good look at it."

ro "Why don't you just have a new one made in the forge?"

"Draith dropped the tool in his hands with a loud clatter and snapped his attention upward, eyes wide."

dra "We have a {i}forge{/i}?"

"The corner of Rowan's mouth twitched upward."

ro "You don't explore much of the castle on your own, do you?"

"Draith's cheeks colored in shame and embarrassment. He looked away, his thumb brushing against the rusted metal point that had broken off."
"Rowan stood up and offered a hand to the dark elf. Draith reluctantly took it."

scene black with fade

"Rowan led him out of the breeding pits and through the dark hallways underground, their footsteps echoing loudly through the empty chambers."
"Goddess fend, it was damp down here; Rowan made a mental note to talk to Skordred later about checking the lower regions of the castle to find the source of the problem."
"Thankfully, the heat of the forge warmed them up as they approached. Rowan was pleased to find Greyhide setting aside a metal pole for coolinghe didn't appear to be too busy, at least."

scene bg22 with fade
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright
show rowan necklace happy behind bg22

ro "Not interrupting anything, I hope?"

"Greyhide looked up, a smile crossing his leathery face."

gh "No. Just finished."

hide rowan
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with moveinright

show draith happy at edgeleft with moveinright

"Rowan stepped into the forge and heard Draith gasp softly behind him, the elf's eyes widening in awe."

dra "A minotaur! In the castle?!"

"Greyhide glanced around at his surroundings."

gh "Yes? This is the castle. "

"A new excitement overtook the dark elf as he rushed towards the forgemaster. Not a sound came from Greyhide before Draith was reaching up to touch his ears and stroke his furry arm. Rowan, too, found himself speechless as Draith examined the minotaur with scientific fascination."

dra "A living minotaur It is so much {i}bigger{/i} in person! And this nose ring is it customary for all minotaur to wear, I wonder? Hmm"

"Greyhide stood rigid as Draith continued to examine him, the forgemaster's soft cow eyes glancing at Rowan in confusion and perhaps a silent plea for help."
"Rowan coughed to disguise his laughter."

ro "Ah, Draith?"

dra "Hm? Oh! Sorry, sorry!"

"Draith quickly stepped back and bowed his head in apology, but Rowan could see the burning curiosity in his gaze when he met Greyhide's eyes again."

ro "Greyhide, this is Draith, our beastmaster. Draith, Greyhide. He runs the forge."

gh "It is an honour to meet you, curious one."

dra "No, please, the honour is all mine!"
dra "I've always wanted to meet a minotaur We don't have any of those in the dark elven kingdoms."

gh "I could say the same of you. You are the first dark elf I have ever met."
gh "How can I help you two?"

"Rowan began to explain the situation, but Draithsurprisinglywaved him off."

dra "Forget about the bars! I want to know more about {i}you{/i}."

gh "Me?"

"The bull looked between his guests in confusion. Even Rowan was a little thrown off by the sudden change in plans."

dra "Of course! I have so many questionsdo you have your own cities? What senses do you use for hunting? Is cannibalism really the primary diet for minotaur children?"

"Greyhide let out a nervous chuckle. He scratched the back of his neck."

gh "We do not have cities. I am no hunter. And no, certainly not."

"Draith nodded seriously, taking in every ounce of information."

dra "What about your bowel habits? Do you use the same anatomy as other mammals, or is there something different?"

gh "Well I"

"Rowan found Greyhide's flustered state amusing as Draith continued to poke and prod him with questions the stoic bull certainly wasn't prepared for."
"Greyhide indulged in Draith's curiosity with the patience of a saint; every time a new question bubbled up on the dark elf's lips, Greyhide took the time to answer as thoughtfully and truthfully as he could."
"As time passed, the awkward tension of their greeting seemed to ease, as Greyhide grew more comfortable with Draiths probing queries. The trio of men soon found themselves seated on the floor by the hearth, passing a bottle of firegrout amongst themselves."
"Rowan knew better than to drink too much, and made sure to warn Draith of the same thing. That, of course, didn't stop either of them from feeling the buzzing tipsiness that accompanied the heated liquor."

dra "So how does the mating work? Don't youis there some kind of ritual? I've heard minotaurs have some kind of fire dance to attract a mate."

"Greyhide shook his head, not nearly as affected by the firegout as his companions. Rowan could feel his cheeks burning from the alcohol's touch, and Draith's face was light purple as his questions slipped into less scientific territory."

gh "No. There is no dance. You are thinking of our harvest festival. It is a grim occasion."

dra "Why?"

gh "We do not attract mates, we fight for them. A bull must yield or be knocked out before the fighting stops. Sometimes a youngster will aim too high, challenge an older, stronger bull.  "

"There was a tone of melancholy to Greyhide's voice, and the large bull glanced away, gripping the stem of his bottle a little tighter in his oversized hand."

gh "It is a brutish behavior, but one that stands to tradition among my people. Sometimes things go too far."

dra "I see."

"There was something sharper in Draith's gaze as he glanced between Rowan and Greyhide, as if sizing the two of them up. The dark elf sighed, taking another swig of ale."

dra "I know many beasts who use the same methods, but it seems so inefficient for sentient beings."

"The dark elf grinned mischievously, running a hand through his fluffy white hair."

dra "I'd much rather have them prove who is the better lover."

"Rowan chuckled under his breath and sipped at his alcohol. It burned through his body, leaving him feeling delightfully warm in every crevice. Draith shrugged."

ro "You would have them all fuck you at once?"

dra "Why not? What is the point of partnering with someone that cannot grant you pleasure?"

"Rowan did not miss how Draith's eyes flickered to the hero beside him, his gaze briefly snagging on Rowan's crotch with familiarity."

gh "There is more to a partner than pleasure. There is companionship kindness that is hard to find, especially in parts like these."

"Greyhide smiled softly at Rowan, the gesture carrying an intimate knowledge between them."
"Draith nodded, but it was clear his mind was elsewhereperhaps off in a previous life, tortured under the dark elven kingdom. Rowan frowned, all too aware of the darkness that seemed to follow the two men around like a dark cloud."

ro "I'll drink to that."

"They all sipped their alcohol in silence."
"But Draith was not yet finished with his questions."

dra "Which of you two do you think is the better lover?"

"Rowan and Greyhide sputtered, both snapping their attention to the dark elf. Draith sat back on his palms, idly peering between the two."

dra "Well? I know I certainly wouldn't win a battle against a minotaur"

"Draith gestured toward the bull, then to Rowan."

dra " or a slayer of kingdoms. So which of you two would it be?"

"Greyhide and Rowan shared a lookbefore promptly bursting out into laughter. Greyhides heavy guffaws bellowed through the room with a booming echo."
"Draith's cheeks flushed. He looked away, pouting as he took another swig of ale."

dra "Fine, forget it. You're no fun."

gh "I do not mean to offend you, curious friend. I did not expect the question."

ro "Same here. Ah"

"Rowan rubbed his chin, considering."

ro "I would say Greyhide; it's kind of hard to compare with {i}that{/i}."

"He waved his hand toward Greyhide's crotch. The bull blushed. A large bulge protruded against his loincloth, gathering the wide-eyed attention of Draith."
"Greyhide shook his shaggy mane back and forth. He made an effort to shift his legs to hide his arousal."

gh "Rowan is the better lover. He is small, delicate but there is pleasure in gentle subtly."

ro "Little to {i}you{/i}, you behemoth."

"They laughed again, and even Draith cracked a grin."

dra "It seems you're both at an impasse."

ro "Well, what do you think, Draith? Which of us would it be?"

"Rowan had an idea of what the dark elf's answer would behe had only fucked one of them, after allbut he took joy in the consideration Draith gave to the question."

dra "It's hard to sayI would need to try you both out to decide."

"Well, that wasn't what Rowan was expecting. He looked to Greyhide, wondering if Draith had gone too far for the forgemaster's comfort."
"The bull shifted back and forth, hiding his blush behind another swig of drink. His eyes turned to Rowan, staring apologetically at him before darting away in embarrassment."
"Rowan recognized the similar pattern of lust he usually reserved for him: the shallow breath, soft eyesand most noticeably, the erection poking against the fabric over his crotch. But neither he nor Rowan had forgotten the recent drama regarding their alcohol-fueled escapades."

gh "That is something for Rowan to decide."

"A part of Rowan's clouded mind wondered if this was really happening. The more prominent, hornier side was relieved."

menu:
    "Discover who's the better partner.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump draithGreyhideSex
    "End this gathering.":

        "Rowan set his bottle back down on the ground. He was coming close to his limit, and there had been an initial reason they'd come to the forge in the first place."
        "If only he could remember what that reason was."
        ro "Oh!!"
        "The dark elf and bull looked up at him, snapping out of their quiet ogling of each other."
        ro "Bars for the cells we came here for bars."
        "Draith frowned, but nodded."
        dra "Yes, I suppose that is why we came."
        ro "Do you think you could forge us some new ones for the breeding pits, Greyhide? The old ones are beginning to rust, and some of the beasts have already begun kicking them out of place."
        gh "That is no good; they could hurt themselves."
        "Greyhide rose from the floor, and while disappointed, Draith joined him."
        jump greyhideDraithRejoin

label draithGreyhideSex:

$ change_relation('draith', 5)


"Greyhide looked at Rowan, his soft brown eyes full of questions. Rowan didn't need to look at Draith to see the hope and lust in his gaze, but he did anyway, his own cock stiffening against his trousers as the dark elf bit his lip."

ro "I guess we should give him something to compare, don't you think?"

gh "If if that is what you think."

scene cg1199 with fade

show draith happy behind cg1199
show greyhide neutral behind cg1199
show rowan necklace naked behind cg1199
pause 3

"Draith needed no encouragement. He positioned himself between the men, his excitement contagious. His hand went to their crotches simultaneously, rubbing at the meat he found there."

gh "Perhaps it is best if you led, Rowan. I am not sure I would fit."

"Rowan nodded, gripping the dark elf's hips and pressing rough kisses across the back of his neck. Draith shuddered once, then again when Rowan slowly peeled the black cloth from his beastmaster's frame."

dra "Don't worry, I'm sure I can handle anythi"

"Greyhide stripped naked and Draith's words cut off into a soft gasp."

dra "Oh {i}my{/i}."

"There was a giddiness in Draith's eyes as he visually devoured Greyhide's massive cock. His breath hitched, and with trembling fingers, he reached forward to touch it."
"Greyhide let out a rough breath, his large hand especially careful as he patted Draith's soft hair."

gh "So beautiful, and so tiny Even more than Rowan. How do you all manage being this small?"

"The bull's chuckle rumbled through him. His touch was as gentle as a bird's feather as he caressed Draith's hair and cheeks, letting out a soft hum of pleasure when the dark elf licked across his massive shaft."

gh "I've I've heard minotaurs are ferocious lovers, but you're so careful."

"He sounded almost disappointed with the fact."

gh "I am not most minotaurs. Count yourself lucky."

"Draith said nothing, taking the cock between both of his hands so he could properly lick and suck on the tip. Greyhide smiled down at him and slowly bucked toward the beastmaster's mouth."
"Rowan felt an odd, pleasurable tingle at the sight of his two lovers engaging in each other sexually. The hero knew the dark elf was unused to tenderness, and receiving such from Greyhide was certainly a change in routine."
"But now he was feeling left outand this was a competition for who the better lover was, after all."
"Coating his fingers with saliva, Rowan plunged two into Draith's asshole, stretching the gape open wide. Draith gasped, his body jerking in reaction."

dra "S-Sir"

"His words fell off into a whimper as Greyhide's hand gripped him a little more firmly, easing the elf's mouth back onto his cock. Rowan smirked, pumping his fingers in and out of his supple ass."

show cg1200 with dissolve
pause 3

"It was so easy to figure out how to pleasure Draith; the dark elf fell into submission at just the slightest touch. It wasn't long before Rowan was stripping as well, dropping his clothes into a pile on the floor and pressing his hard cock against Draith's backside."
"Greyhide watched in surprise as Rowan easily slid inside, rocking his hips back and forth as the dark elf twitched in pleasure."

gh "He is so eager. Mmh Very excitable."

"The minotaur smiled, savoring the growing fervency to Draith's strokes and licks as Rowan pounded in him from behind. His body was so soft and nimble Rowan dug his fingers in deeper, thrusting hard."

gh "Have you hah decided which of us is better?"

"Rowan's breath tickled across Draith's back. The dark elf struggled to catch his own breathlet alone replyas he catered to Greyhide's erection."

dra "I mmph can't decide"

gh "Perhaps we should make it easier."

dra "Mmph!"

"Draith let out a small, surprised cry as Greyhide gripped his head tighter, shoving him against his dick. The dark elf eagerly latched on, working his tongue along the minotaur's length."
"Rowan smirked and doubled his efforts, the slick slap of his balls audibly smacking against Draith's ass."
"The dark elf was lost in pleasure, his whimpers heightening in pitch as he lost himself between the two men. Greyhide closed his eyes and shuddered against him, his breath short and shallow."

gh "You are quite good at this."

ro "Heh. He's had a lot of practice."

"Draith made a noise of agreement, his ass clenching as Rowan dragged himself out and shoved himself in at speed. Greyhide watched the movement through lidded eyes, his erection twitching in pleasure."

dra "Ngh You You ahh!"

show cg1200 with sshake
show cg1200 with sshake
show cg1219 with flash
pause 2

"Draith felt the effects of pleasure first, spasming as his cock poured hot, fluid cum across the stone floor. This set Rowan off as well, throwing his head back with a grunt as he loaded his seed between Draith's cheeks."
"Greyhide was last to finish, and Draith grinned in delight as the geyser of cum splashed against his face. He dragged a nimble finger across his cheek and sampled it between his lips."
"Out of breath, the three men collapsed into a pile of limbs, glancing at each other in silencebefore promptly bursting into another round of laughter."

ro "Well? Which of us was it?"

gh "Yes, who is the better lover?"

dra "Hmm~ It's hard to say."
dra "Maybe we should go for another round?"

"Draith looked between the men imploringly, but Rowan shook his head."

ro "There is still much to be done. We {i}did{/i} actually come here for some new cell bars, remember?"

"Rowan turned to Greyhide, explaining the situation. Greyhide nodded in understanding, while Draith pouted from the floor"

dra "That wouldn't have been nearly as fun."

"Greyhide chuckled, the sound rumbling through his large body as he stood up."

gh "Fun is best appreciated after the hard work is done."

scene bg22 with fade

show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show draith happy at edgeleft with dissolve

label greyhideDraithRejoin:

gh "Show me these cells of yours, curious elfI will begin the repairs today."

dra "Thank you. You have no idea how relieved I am to hear that."

"The large bull nodded, leading the men out of the forge."

scene bg14 with fade
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show draith neutral at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"While Draith turned to show Greyhide the breeding pits, Rowan started the other way. The men stopped."

dra "You aren't coming?"

ro "I still have some work to take care of."
ro "(...And some sobering up to do.)"
ro "You two go on without meI'm sure Greyhide will be able to handle it."

hide draith with moveoutright
hide greyhide with moveoutright
scene bg14 with fade
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with moveinright
show draith neutral at midleft with moveinright

"They seemed to consider arguing for a moment, but after a quick shared glance, Draith shrugged and led Greyhide down the hall."

dra "So, since you're a forgemaster, perhaps you can make me something for a little more {i}personal{/i} use as well"

gh "Hrmh what did you have in mind, elf friend?"

dra "Okay, so imagine for a minute the great satyr fertility statue of the Bosnius Tribe, but we make everything {i}physically{/i} accurate-"

"Draith's voice carried down the hall with their footsteps before disappearing altogether. Rowan chuckled under his breath and returned upstairs."

return





label clamin_sex_at_will:

$ ClaSexAtWill = True

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

ro " I think thats enough for the day."

"Cla-Min nodded in relief."

cla "Absolutely. Ive learned more about stain-resistant Orc loincloths to last a lifetime."

ro "Anything news from our guest slash prisoner?"

cla "Lokrum is working hard, thats the bonus of having a man who desperately wants to impress our demon overlords working for us."
cla "But I cant say there is anything solid for you to chew just yet. Sorry, Rowan."

ro "Its fine. Im sure hell discover their exact purpose soon."

"Cla-Min grinned at the man who had proven invaluable in two of her missions."
"As important as it was that she impressed the Demons, her appreciation of Rowan as a reliable ally had grown tenfold."
"Rowan felt surprised when he saw her giving him a slightly nervous look."

ro "Something wrong, Cla-Min?"

cla "Uh No not wrong just something else I wanted to give you."

"The curvy Goblin babe reached a hand into her cleavage and then pulled out a gold coin."
"He noticed it was larger than most coins, and when she flipped it into his hands, he saw Cla-Mins mark hammered into the surface."

ro "You breaking into the currency trade? I hear its pretty cutthroat."

"She chuckled and then stood before him with her hands to her sides. Standing this close to the man shed idolized, only to then become his friend made her well a little distracted."

cla "Its my token, Rowan. Consider it well a marker, for calling in favors yeah."

"Slowly, she put her hands on his, brushing her fingers over his own as she looked at the coin he held."

cla "If something comes up and you well I mean its not like youd need my help."
cla "But just in case you ever did well this will get you a personal favor. No questions asked."

ro "Thanks. Ill always keep it close. Got a question though"

cla "Well dont leave me in suspense. Spit it out."

ro "Haha. If we keep going on wacky adventures, do I get more tokens?"

"Cla-Min smirked at him and gave him a little shrug. Slowly, her bravado lagged and Rowan noticed her pinch the bottom of her ear."

cla "Come join me for a drink, will ya?"

"Rowan accepted the offer and Cla-Min took him into her storeroom. Crates and shelves lined the walls, but there was also a Goblin-sized bed in the space."
"Cla-Min opened a shelf and pulled out a bottle of Rosarian wine for them to share. Rowan hadnt even finished his first cup before Cla-Min started tugging off his armour and shirt."

cla "You didnt think I just invited you in here for wine did you?"

menu:
    "Why dont I help you out of your clothes first?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ claAtWillSex = True
        ro "Hmmm. How about I strip you down first. Make things easier."
        cla "Oohuha I love having such a naughty partner-in-crime."
        "Working together, the horny Human and Goblin quickly stripped off every piece of clothing from Cla-Min save for her necklace."
        "From there, Cla-Min directed him to take off his shirt while her tiny and quick hands made short work of his belt."
        "Once she tugged his pants down, she immediately began brushing her naked slit all over Rowans growing erection."
        cla "Now were in business!"
        jump claminSexAtWill
    "I think we should just enjoy the wine.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ claAtWillSex = False
        ro "I think we should just enjoy the wine, Cla-Min."
        "If the small woman was frustrated by his decision, no part of her cool and calm demeanor hinted at it."
        cla "Works for me. Bottoms up, Rowan!"
        cla "Youre the best, Rowan. Whatever comes, I can sleep better knowing that the Great Trickster is looking out for me and mine."
        ro "You bet, Cla-Min."
        "With that, the two head back out to the caravan and resumed their duties."
        jump postAtWillSex

label claminSexAtWill:


scene cg127 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg127
show rowan necklace happy behind cg127
pause 3

"Cla-Min quickly set herself up on top of Rowans lap. The Goblin looked very comfortable in her new seat. "

cla "You really are lucky, Rowan. Not many of my customers ever get a second purchase like this"

"Her right arm reached up, stroking the back of his head while her other hand tugged her black and white top down, revealing the shapely pears of her breasts."

ro "Well then, I must be a very premium customer."

"He replied while gently stroking Cla-Mins hips and legs. His fingers began stroking closer towards her honey pot, eliciting soft moans from the excited merchant."

cla "Haha. The oil in your lamp certainly feels like a perfect match for me."


scene cg128 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg128
show rowan necklace happy behind cg128
pause 3

"Rowan started fondling her tit, exciting her nipple to make it nice and hard. "

ro "You think about my oil often, dont you?"

cla "Ooohuah and your lamp! Most definitely your lamp. Its poking me right now"

"Cla-Min sucked in air through her teeth before playing her silvertongue along her lips. The mans cock was distracting, to say the least, but that wasnt all."

cla "These hands of yours Fuck Id give you a good price to keep them on permanent retainer."
cla "Ouhah "

ro "Sorry. Theyre on lease to someone else right now."

cla "Mrwah Can can I make a better offer?"

"He grinned, noticing that the hand scratching and occasionally pulling on the back of his neck got more and more aggressive the more he touched Cla-Mins cutely plump form."

ro "Im sure you could. But Demonic interest is ruthless. Maybe we can just enjoy a borrowing system."

cla "Mraah I really hate ironclad deals when they dont favor me. But Ohruah-hraah Fuh-hukk "
cla "Maybe meeting in the middle isnt such a bad deal after all... "


scene cg69 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg69
pause 3

"Spurred on by an interest in much more than just his hands on her body, Cla-Min removed her clothes and helped Rowan out of his."
"Their hands and lips met in the middle, hungrily attacking flesh and kissing lips whenever their eyes met."
"Rowan stretched on the bedding and Cla-Min hopped up, tugging down his pants and then teasing his girth with her tender, wet lips."

cla "Mrmmm your sausage always looks amazing. But it looks a little lonely just sanding like this."

"The man chuckled as the excited Goblin continued cooing and sighing while her pussy became wet as a riverbed "


scene cg70 with fade
show clamin happy behind cg70
show rowan necklace naked behind cg70
pause 3

"He was fine with her staging on top again, but that didnt mean hed simply let her ride him like a good stud."
"Rowans hands reached out. In an instant, he had Cla-Mins juicy chest purses covered in his thick fingers."

cla "Uh-huaah"

"She tried to fend him off, but it was clear her heart wasnt in it, because it was already flowing with crackling pleasure once she sank onto his shaft."

cla "Gods it feels so karking good! Huah-rah"

"Rowan grinned while he continued squeezing and enjoying every succulent inch of her big breasts. "

ro "I think youre starting to really like my signature product, Cla-Min."

cla "Bahua-rauh! So do you And haha whats not to like? Hehehe."

"The voluptuous Goblin woman lost track of her words. Soon, she lost control over her breathing."
"Each breathy sigh and crying whimper felt throatier and wilder."

cla "Time for me to show you what this little body can do! Its my time to get on top urha-ooouhah"

menu:
    "Mrrmm whatever you want, Cla-Min. (Let her take charge.)":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Cla-Min fought through her rapidly culminating orgasm and licked her lips hungrily. She twerked her hips like there was no tomorrow."
        cla "I like treating my man sometimes. Doubly so when I want to feel his thick seed spill out inside me."
        "From then, the buxom woman with knife-shaped ears led the charge. The mountains of her breasts, capped by big moss-colored nipples constantly bounced."
        show cg70 with sshake
        show cg70 with sshake
        scene cg71 with flash
        show clamin happy behind cg71
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg71
        pause 3
        "Finally, both man and woman erupted while their bodies continued plowing against one another."
        "Cla-Min collapsed on top of Rowan when her orgasm ended. Moving slowly, she drew her hand back, pulling some errant strands of hair before she kissed him deeply."
        cla "Thanks for the deposit, Mr. Trickster. Dont forget, the bank of Cla-Min is always open for business."
        ro "Heh. Youre welcome. Ill have to be careful. A few more visits like this Ill never leave."
        "She gave him a wicked grin while stroking his sweaty flesh. It was clear that the Goblin matriarch would have absolutely no qualms about that."
        scene bg19 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Do what you like. Im not stopping. (Rowan takes charge.)":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The ex-Hero lowered his hands to the sheets and used them to give his thrusts more leverage."
        "Cla-Min did her best to ride the bucking stud she found herself mounted on. Each time Rowans cock drilled inside of her, the Goblin let out a worried squeak of a moan."
        cla "Row-ieeehua! Its too much!"
        ro "Youre handling it pretty well"
        "She gave him a brief look that seemed to be a combination of annoyance and mild fear. It soon gave away, however."
        "While her body shivered and trembled, Cla-Min leaned in, capturing Rowans neck in her hands before giving her lover a passionate smooch."
        show cg70 with sshake
        show cg70 with sshake
        scene cg71 with flash
        show clamin happy behind cg71
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg71
        pause 3
        "The gesture of love ended up igniting both of their passions. As they lay together, only their hips continued to move with Rowans sperm spurting out within Cla-Mins body."
        "She let out joyful moans feeling her mates hot steamy sauce spill out nice and deep inside of her."
        "Slowly, she pulled back, stroking her nipple and his legs. Rowan felt surprised to see a bittersweet smile on her face while Cla-Min looked down at him."
        ro "Everything alright?"
        cla "I dont like giving up control "
        "Then she let her body fall once more so she could hug and kiss the sweaty Human who had enjoyed her honeypot once more."
        cla "Trusting someone to look over my clan Thats a tall order, Rowan"
        "Rowan stroked her hair and then kissed the lovely Goblin woman firmly. It was a strange thing, seeing her so vulnerable."
        "Knowing the faith and adoration she had in him, the ex-hero simply continued hugging her tiny frame as the two enjoyed a lazy moment in bed. "
        scene bg19 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve


label postAtWillSex:

"The pair refreshed themselves with some more wine. Cla-Min stroked Rowans chest and he noticed her ears dip slightly."

if claAtWillSex == False:
    "As the two embarked on their second cup of wine, Cla-Min let out a deep, melancholic sigh."
    ro "Whats on your mind?"

cla "That job in the pit well, I guess the best way to put it is that it it got a little out of hand. "

menu:
    "Thats the fun part.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Thats the fun part. It would be boring if an adventure didnt have any thrills."
        cla "Yeah, well thats easy to say when your family isnt right there with you. A few breaks the other way well none of us might have left the Pit."
    "I imagine youve gotten into similar scrapes.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        cla "Oh sure. Just not in a while. "
        cla "Part of the whole reason I came to Jezera and Andras was to leave that kind of trouble behind."
        ro "Youre thinking about what could have happened, in the Pit."
        cla "You hit the nail on the head."

cla "Did you enjoy it? The Tower and the Pit?"

ro "Overall Im just glad things went as planned. Brur did not strike me as the amenable type."

cla "He is not. I"

"The lovely woman with warm, green flesh nervously sipped from her mug."

cla "When he chased me through the markets. I was scared shitless What was I thinking, letting Cla-Mini in on the plan?"

menu:
    "She did fine.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "She did fine. She takes after you a lot."
        cla "Sure. She did fine {i}this{/i} time."
        cla "But I could never forgive myself if something happened to her and it was {i}my{/i} plan"
    "You think it was too much?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Youve taught her plenty, right?"
        "Cla-Min nodded half-heartedly."
        ro "But you dont think she was ready."

cla "She is the smartest of the clan. But that can get you into trouble just as much as it brings you gold."

ro "You have nothing to worry about, Cla-Min. I cant imagine anything in this world that would stop you from protecting her."
ro "And youre not the only one looking out for them. Whether its out there or here in the castle, you know Ill keep watch over Cla-Mini and the others."

"Cla-Min looked at him, her red eyes big and slightly fearful."

cla " You swear?"

menu:
    "Swear to watch over Cla-Mins family.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The ex-soldier nodded and hugged her tightly."
        ro "I swear."
    "Reassure Cla-Min.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan hugged the busty Goblin gal. "
        ro "You have nothing to fear, Cla-Min. Ive watched you for weeks now."
        ro "Whatever trouble comes, you have {i}more{/i} than what it takes to handle it."
        "Cla-Min smiled warmly at him and squeezed his hand."

"Cla-Min kissed him longingly and then set her head back down against his chest. Reassured, she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, followed by Rowan."

return





label cla_act1_finale:

$ claFinaleSeen = True

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

cla "Well met, Rowan. I was hoping youd come around."

ro "Whats going on, Cla-Min."

cla "Were in business. And by that I mean, Locrum finally figured out the ins and outs of them rings of ours."

"Rowan saw her pointed smile grow even larger than normal."
"After their adventure to the Necromancers Tower and the Pit, he knew just how much effort Cla-Min had put into acquiring the magical relics."

ro "You going to clue me in?"

"Cla-Mins red eyes sparked with mischievousness and she played with her hair while giving Rowan a light giggle."

cla "I dont have the answers yet."

ro "Really?"

cla "I did think about learning the secrets on my own, but I decided to wait till you had some time. Now come on."

"The pair headed over to Locrums workspace, a small cramped cell within the mighty castle."

hide rowan with moveoutleft
hide clamin with moveoutleft

scene bg8
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

"The Earth Mage complained about the arrangement, but Cla-Min promised him a better deal once he proved himself."
"The man who had nearly foiled their attempts to get the magical rings frowned when he saw both Cla-Min and Rowan approach. Soon, his more professional attitude returned."

mage "Well, since youre both here, it shouldnt be hard for one of you to promise to bring me before my new Masters once this is over."

cla "Hold your horses, Rockbender. Well worry about getting you an appointment, once were sure youve held up your end of the bargain."

"The mage sighed and nodded and then gestured towards a desk in the space. Rowan quickly spotted the two rings that hed first laid eyes on down in the Pit."

mage "Ahem, as far as relics go, these rings give their owners a simple yet powerful enhancement."

"Cla-Min stood close to Rowan. He noticed her fingers flexing like she was nervous to hear what kind of boon or curse the rings possessed."

cla "By my calculations, when two people wear the rings, they are best with the best qualities of the person wearing the other ring."

mage "In this, one could say that the relics work in conjunction."

ro "So if Person A and B wear the rings, A gets Bs best quality, and B gets As best quality."

"Besides Rowan, the small Goblin woman chewed her bottom lip and then walked over and plucked up one of the rings."

cla "Aint that a kick in the head. I thought one would give fire powers."

mage "Hmmph. Once again, my associate, you have failed to grasp the enormous gravity of the situation."

ro "So youre saying theyre pretty powerful."

mage "{i}I{/i} am powerful. But even my magic is like a pebble compared to the boulder of essence that powers these devices."

cla "I know youre powerful, Locrum. Thats not the problem. The problem is theyre a shit-fit for the Twins. "

"Locrums steely gaze turned towards the skilled trader and his expression turned into a dour frown."

mage "Explain."

cla "The twins will never wear them. Doing so would make both of them cop to the idea that either of them has something the other admires and wants, got it?"

"It took a moment, but Rowan understood what she meant. The Twins barely liked to cooperate, so having them admit (even silently) that they could be better by sharing a power from their sibling, was not likely."


"Still, Cla-Min was determined to at least make sure all the effort wasnt a total waste."
"She picked up the other ring and tossed it over to Rowan."

cla "Well, at the very least, we should give them a test drive. Then Ill know what to ask for them if we end up selling them."

mage "You you would really simply pawn them off?"

"Cla-Min shrugged in his direction."

cla "Well see wont we. Now, you just hang around and think about how youre going to impress the bosses. Rowan and I have work to do."

scene black with fade

"Empowered by their new magical items, the pair got up to plenty of fun."
"With his ring, Rowan gained Cla-Mins silver-tongued wit. He found a group of marks in the form of a band of mercenaries traveling through Rosaria."
"In the end, (with Cla-Mins assistance of course) the ex-hero pulled the Copper Configuration and the Dragon Island Prisoner grift, leaving the band with next to nothing."
"Rowan couldnt believe the tricks worked, but just like at the Pit and the Tower before that, he found that he and Cla-Min had a knack for picking up on each others cues."
"Cla-Min on the other hand gained Rowans determination when she put on her ring."
"Emboldened, almost to the point of fearlessness, the Goblin Matriarch managed to iron out a new trade agreement with Jezera with very good returns."
"Not only would will she rake in more gold on each caravan trip to supply Bloodmeen, but Cla-Min also got assurances that her family will have a place at the castle for two more years."
"To that effect, even if a major problem arose in her trade network, Cla-Min and the rest would never have to return to the caves of her ancestors, something she was very thankful for."
"Experiencing a fraction of her heros tenacity made Cla-Min appreciate Rowan even more, especially given how much he had done to look after her family during their travels so far."
"Finally, they get spotted by some of the younger members, who havent been informed about the details of the ring heist."

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

clalij "Wow! Look at those shiny bits."

clakes "Theyre new. Arent they momma? "

"Rowan and Cla-Min were caught off-guard by the twins' sudden arrival. Both young Goblins looked at the matching rings with wonderment."

clakes "This means big things right!"

clalij "Wait, does that mean you popped the question?"

"The older Goblins face turned pale. Cla-Min glanced worriedly at Rowan and then her sharp nose darted at her children."

cla "I-I did no such thing."
cla "Now shut your gobs. I didnt raise you to be blabbermouths. Arent you two supposed to be cleaning hooves?"

"Both Cla-Lij and Cla-Kes simply beamed at their mother, obviously having fun with her sudden embarrassment. Then, Cla-Kes even took things one step further."

clakes "You cant trick us. Does that mean well have a little bro or sister soon?"

"Rowan watched as the mother of the pair stormed over to Kes like a cat hunting down a mouse. She boxed both of her sons on the ears and sent them running."
"Then, she eventually turned around and walked slowly back to Rowan. Looking down at her, he saw Cla-Min screwing up her face for some kind of line, but he waved his hand."

ro "I think you and I need to have a good long talk."

"Defeated, Cla-Mins shoulders slumped while she nodded."

cla "Youre probably right. But is it too late to change that last word?"

"The two ended up in a quiet out of the way spot so they could have a heart-to-heart. They sat down with a jug of water and Rowan started off the conversation."

ro "Obviously the first thing is that {i}you{/i} really have not been jesting when it comes to wanting a child with me."

cla "I might make boasts and spin tales for business, Rowan, but I rarely joke about children."

"After giving him a somber grin Cla-Min took a moment and then touched his knee."

cla "Do you want children?"

"The former hero looked around and took a deep breath."

ro "You make it sound so simple."

cla "Well it should have a simple answer."

"Rowan thought long and hard about his answer. He thought about Alexia and her want of children."
"Then his mind turned to Cla-Min, her wants, and the second family he had found in the dark fate that had befallen him."

cla "And of course, before your worries pile up, I can tell you something that will help. I mean, not help but well I mean"

"The small-framed woman took a breath and collected herself. It was obvious that siring a child with Rowan was important to her. He could tell shed given it plenty of thought."

cla "This is what I meant to say. If I get knocked up, even by you, the kid will take after me mostly."

ro "So our child would look like a Goblin."

cla "Exactly. No one but us would know, but your blood would still flow through their veins"
cla "Ill look after them and raise em up to be the best, just like I do with the rest."

ro "Have you heard of other Goblin-Human couplings?"

"Cla-Min chewed her bottom lip before shaking her head."

cla "No, but you know what they say. Theres a first time for everything, So whatcha thinking?"

"Rowan scratched the back of his head while Cla-Min waited for an answer. He knew more than anything, that this was not a decision to be made lightly."

menu:
    "Yes, I would love to have a child with you.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        pass
    "No, I do not want children.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan saw the Goblins lip quiver as the words left his lips. She recovered swiftly enough, shoving her disappointment back into the back room of her mind."
        cla "Thanks for clearing things up, Rowan. I-I Im glad we got it in the open."
        ro "Of course, Cla-Min."
        "Even though she was putting on a brave face, Rowan could tell the lovely Goblin matriarch had been wounded by his reply."
        cla "Well, enough serious jibber-jabber. Even though you wont be putting a bun in my oven, doesnt mean we still cant keep having fun right?"
        ro "I cant think of any reason why not."
        "Cla-Min grinned and gave him a quick nod."
        ro "Perfect. Ill see you around, Rowan. I gotta think of other things we can do with these rings, hehe!"
        hide clamin with moveoutright
        "With that, she exited, leaving Rowan alone with his thoughts."
        "Rowan felt confident that he had made the right decision. His life was already more complicated than most and he worried about the ramifications of bringing a child, any child into it."
        "Still, he doubted Cla-Min would be quick to see the silver lining of his decision any time soon. Then again, shed taken the rejection as well as could be expected."
        $ claminChildren = False
        return

"Cla-Min licked her lips and looked absolutely thrilled by Rowans words."

cla "Sounds like we have a deal then. I will have to reward Cla-Lij and Cla-Kes."

ro "Why?"

cla "Well, Ive been meaning to talk to you about this, but I was too chicken. Those two seeing us helped give me just the kick I needed."

"Rowan grinned and then grabbed Cla-Mins hands and gave her a little pull to bring her onto his lap as he sat. Cla-Mins big red eyes marveled at him."

ro "So what do we do now that we have this little engagement of ours?"

cla "Well, I could spend all day preparing a traditional Goblin betrothal dinner for you, my secret husband."

"Her ears bounced while Rowan watched her hands scratching across his chest. Cla-Min began excitedly rubbing her legs against his body before speaking again."

cla "But that can wait. Right now, youre gonna fuck me nice and hard until you spill your warm, thick seed inside me!"

menu:
    "Make sweet love to Cla-Min.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump claFinaleVanilla
    "Dominate your secret Goblin bride.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump claFinaleDom

label claFinaleVanilla:


scene cg1201 with fade
pause 1
show cg1202 with dissolve
show clamin happy behind cg1201
show rowan aroused behind cg1201
pause 2

"Cla-Min stood on Rowans lap and kissed him hungrily. The shortstacks plush lips laid wet smooches on his mouth."
"When she felt his hands on her body, preparing to strip her down, the sexy Goblin woman let an eager chittering noise."
"Her nails scratch his neck and shoulders while she continued passionately kissing her new mate-to-be."

cla "Ive been thinking about this moment a lot."

"Cla-Min tongue smacked her licks hungrily while she continued hoping to make every magical moment with Rowan last."

cla "Oh Rowan Mmmph Mmrhmm"


show cg1203 with dissolve
pause 3

"Very quickly, the pair removed their clothing. Rowan felt Cla-Min becoming more aggressive, with her tongue and her teeth."
"The emergent lovers nibbled and teased one another before Rowan upped the ante by grabbing and pinching the Goblins keen nipples."

cla "Oouhwah! Yes thats it "

ro "I can only imagine how big theyll get in time"

"The woman, already short of breath, gave him a crooked grin and a big smooch."

cla "Someones putting the cart before the horse, hehe"

"Then she closed her eyes and stroked the mans neck and ear while the two danced their tongues against one another."

cla "Mwah first Mrrwah first you got to give my wet juicy pussy a nice big delivery, Rowan"


show cg1204 with dissolve
pause 3

"Rowan gently laid her out on the bed and began teasing the sopping, green petals of Cla-Mins entrance."

cla "Mrwah-huah. Ever since I laid eyes on you Ive wanted this. Now The Great Trickster is going to knock me up"

"The man looming over her had to admit that her voice sounded a bit nervous, bordering on shy. It was strange given they had already made love before. But this time felt different."

ro "Believe it, Cla-Min. Tonight. Youre all mine."

"Cla-Mins curved cheeks turned rosy red and she nodded and couldnt help but tease her pussy as waves of rampant lust tickled the edges of her mind."


show cg1205 with dissolve
pause 3

"With a slow thrust, Rowan began planting the thick tip of his cock inside Cla-Mins feverishly hot insides."

cla "Ohuwa fuck! Did you mhrwa never mind just keep going Yes!"

"Almost immediately, Cla-Mins sighs gave way to racing moans and terse pants as his hard member delved deeper and deeper."

cla "It feels amazing! Make my titties bounce! Yes! Oouhaah Gods! Rowan Yes More I love feeling you so deep!"

"Cla-Min stretched out her arms and Rowans hands met hers as their bodies continued rocking together."
"Nothing tasted sweeter to her than the look in Rowans eyes as he gazed down at her. It filled her with more passion and gratification than ever before."


show cg1206 with dissolve
pause 3

"Their sweaty bodies continued writhing together."
"Cla-Min always liked to be on top during sex, but this time, under the passionate spell of Rowans resolve, she did not care about the how."
"Soon, she could feel it, the rumbling deep within her most intimate point. Cla-Mins eyes jostled with each hard thrust and she imagined Rowans length knocking on the door to her womb."

cla "Rowan Ihuaah I love it I love you give Mourrah-uhra fill me with your love!"

"Rowan felt her entire body shivering as she started to cum. The walls of her pussy clamored all around him, milking him fiercely, claiming the seed in his balls even before he came."
"Very quickly, the locks holding back both of their releases shattered into a hundred pieces. Rowan drove his body down against Cla-Mins trembling form as their bodies ignited."

cla "Yess! Oh gods! Its so warmuha More Rowan give me moreuaah!"

ro "Cla-Min-nuraah"

show cg1207 with sshake
show cg1207 with sshake
show cg1208 with flash
pause 2

"Cla-Mins knees rose and banged against his sides while Rowan flooded her pussy with the culmination of his affection for her."
"Beneath him, Cla-Min gasped and cooed, feeling the intense heat of his load burning her nether region with intensity."

scene black with fade

"For a long while, the two lovers did not say anything. Both Human and Goblin were content."
"They did not know where this new path would lead, but both were gratified that they would walk the adventure together."

return



label claFinaleDom:


scene black with fade
show clamin happy behind black

"Full of vigour to utterly dominate and breed the slutty Gobling in front of him, Rowan started things off by tearing off his pants and pushing his hard erection right against Cla-Mins face."

cla "Ooouh Rowan I huup-"

"When she opened her mouth, the green shortstack got a faceful of her mates throbbing meat. Her lips strained against his size, but the outpouring of his pre-cum helped loosen up her hole."

cla "Mruaah Lorrrhhh"

"Spittle and precum formed on her lips and started dribbling off her chin as Rowan began hammering his tip towards the back of Cla-Mins throat."


scene black with fade
show clamin happy behind black

"As he continued drilling his secret brides juicy tight mouth, Rowan stripped off her corset and shirt so he could watch her bountiful tits jiggle as his balls slapped her lips."

cla "Roowwfff Ooourthh Mrrfffh!"

"Cla-Min was beside herself. She couldnt help but get turned by this more animalistic side of Rowan. Having him fuck her without affection had her pussy dripping like a leaky pipe."
"As Rowan started shoving all his prick to the back of her throat, she lost control and her womanhood shivered and quaked."
"Her juices spilled out onto the floor. Cla-Mins body felt flush and her hole ached to be filled, which was exactly what Rowan had in mind."


scene black with fade
show clamin happy behind black
show rowan necklace naked behind black

"After his Goblin gal came the first time, Rowan plucked her up in his powerful arms. Placing her body onto the bed, the Human stood behind her and quickly slammed his hips forward."
"All the air raced out from Cla-Mins lungs as Rowans thunderous cock took her like the bitch in heat shed become after he began facefucking her."

ro "This is what you like, my big thick dick shoved deep into your slutty hole."

cla "Yes! This is what I need to be your Nuraah your little Goblin cocksleeve Fuck me fuck me as hard as you want Just please spray your cum inside me, Rowan!"

"She felt thankful that since shed already cum once, she was a bit looser than normal. Her secret husbands cock felt enormous inside of her, maybe even bigger than normal."
"Cla-Min imagined that Rowans want to knock her up was getting him as feisty as her. Soon she moaned out as he grabbed her leg and lifted it off to the side."
"Her creamy pussy felt even tighter which made each new thrust burn her pussy even more."


scene black with fade
show clamin happy behind black
show rowan necklace naked behind black

"Rowans breakneck pace continued. Inside of Cla-Mins quivering walls, his cock scraped against every sensitive nub, making her juices constantly stream out of her pussy."
"Her head constantly dropped and swerved and she had to focus on keeping her mind under control while her tits bounced due to the sheer force behind each of Rowans thrusts."

cla "Fuck me fuck me fuck meuiihuaah!"

"The naked woman couldnt keep up with her mates incredible ferocity. She felt like a back-alley whore being used and abused by a males whim."
"Still, during each thrust, Cla-Min did her best to focus through her frantic breathing to milk and squeeze Rowans enormous cock with her inner petals."
"She was resilient and would take everything he got, so long as Rowan gave her the indulgence that she had wanted the moment she set her eyes upon Rowan in the throne room."


scene black with fade
show clamin happy behind black
show rowan necklace naked behind black

"Finally, she felt it, the oncoming eruption of Rowans cum as his balls started twitching. Her head turned back and her blinking red eyes focused intently on her mate."

cla "P-please Orwhuaah! Shoot it out Deep inside me! Give me your cum, Rowan! Knock up my tiny, Goblin womb!"

"With that, the horny female got her wish as a huge wave of cum began splashing out within her womb. Cla-Min cried out happily while her toes curled and her knife-shaped ears bounced."
"Nothing could feel sweeter than the fiery, syrupy sensation erupting within her. The volume of Rowans cum was so much that her body couldnt take it and some spurted out."

cla "Mrwaah Thats perfect Rowan Please keep filling up your slutty Goblin with your cummuhaa"

scene black with fade

"When the two managed to catch their breath, Cla-Mins first act was to start licking her lovers cock."
"She tasted his cum and her own juice mixed all over Rowans mammoth girth, but it didnt stop her. The only thing on Cla-Mins mind was another round of getting fucked silly by her man."

return





label cormalda_calling:

scene bg25 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

dra "You wanted to see me, Draith?"

"Rowan watched as the beastmaster scribbled furiously into an open book. It wasn't common for Draith to call Rowan down to the breeding pits, so whatever he'd found must have some importance."
"The dark elf looked up from his messy journal and grinned, waving Rowan forward."

dra "Yes! Come look at this Do you know what this is?"

"Rowan peered down at the illustration inside and shook his head. The device drawn looked like a giant shell leaking smoke out of various small holes."

dra "It's a cormalda; a shell from deep in the ocean that breeders used to release pheromones into the air when animals are anxious. It does wonders to help calm some of them down enough to mate, especially the driders."
dra "Cla-Min told me that a noble in a village by Rastadel was asking about it. I'm impressed he even knew what it was they're relatively hard to find, and most people have never even heard of them."
dra "Would you mind looking into it for me?"

ro "Yeah, I can take a look into it."

show draith happy at midright with dissolve

"Draith beamed, clasping his hands together in gratitude."

dra "Thank you!! If I can get my hands on one of those, it would make soothing the driders so much easier. Ooh, I could even use it to calm them during training"

"Draith returned his attention to his journal, already imagining what uses he could have for the cormalda."

scene black with fade

"Now Rowan just had to find one."

scene bg1 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The village by Rastadel was small, barely more than a few shops and houses. A large housean estate, reallysat apart from the rest, its land mingling with that of a nearby farm."
"The farm itself looked as if it had been pushed off its original land, shoved far to the side so that it touched the border of the forest. "
"It was an odd place for either home, or at least Rowan thought so."

ro "I guess some people really like their privacy."

"As he ventured into the village, a loud growl caught his attention. The sound was familiar, although Rowan couldn't quite place it."
"An older man passing by shook his head, a look of irritation on his face."

hest "Damn it Not again."

ro "What's happening?"

"The gruff man pointed towards the farm with a huff."

hest "Ask that bastard in there! We've been dealing with his shit for months now."
hest "Goddess, it's a wonder we haven't driven him out of town yet. I keep sayin', good ol' mob mentality will do it, but \"nooooo, Hestor, you can't just {i}run people off their land{/i}.\""

$ hestName = "Hestor"

hest "Well back in my day, we did more than that. It's not like the old days anymore"

if avatar.corruption > 30:
    "Hestor hobbled off, continuing to grumble under his breath about days long gone. Rowan chuckled and watched him go in amusement."
    "There was something inherently entertaining about the old man's mentality. Rowan was sure Andras would appreciate Hestor's ideals."
else:

    "Hestor hobbled off, continuing to grumble under his breath about days long gone. Rowan watched him go, thrown off by the exchange. The old man's ideals were dangerous, and something Rowan was glad to see them left in the past where they belonged."
    "Perhaps not far enough in the past. Wasn't he doing the very same thing for the twins?"
    "Rowan shook his head and swallowed hard, pushing back his guilt."

"He glanced back at the farm, the growls still echoing throughout the village. Rowan couldn't deny that he was intrigued."

menu:
    "Go to the farm.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ cormaldaFarm = True
        $ cormaldaEstate = False
        "Surely he had a little time to spare, right? It wasn't as if he'd been given any deadlines for his return."
        "Turning around, Rowan made his way up to the farm."
        scene bg31 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Up close, it looked even more dilapidated than he'd expected; the fence had been repaired and broken and repaired again more times than he could count. The fence stretched out into the forest, and the farmhouse had been constructed in a rush, as if there had been little time to prepare."
        "Before he could call out a greeting, something stirred between the trees, its shining eyes locked on Rowan."
        quest "Oi! Enough 'o yer fightin' now, ya hear?"
        "The owner of this strange farm emerged from the forest, his long dark hair pulled back haphazardly as he tugged on a leash. The beast on the other end growled, still hidden in darkness."
        nole "Ya think I'mma let ya wander 'round these parts? No sir, ya got this situation all wrong."
        "He tugged again, finally pulling the creature into the light."
        "A drider a {i}drider{/i} followed behind the farmer, its sharp canines barred. The farmer seemed unconcerned about the drider's behavior, simply leading it back into the pen."
        nole "Ya, ya, growl at me all ya want. It ain't makin' dinner come no faster, ya hear?"
        "The farmer stopped when he spotted Rowan leaning against his fence, his grip tightening on the leash."
        nole "Whatchu want?"
        "Rowan stared back at him, speechless. The last thing he expected this farmer to come dragging out of the forest was a {i}drider{/i}."
        "But his silence only furthered the farmer's hostility."
        nole "Look, I ain't movin' an inch more, ya hear? Ya can tell that bellyachin' noble {i}parasite{/i} that he's got more 'an enough land for 'is damn horses"
        ro "I'm not here on behalf of the noble."
        "Rowan finally managed to find his words, unable to take his eyes off of the snarling beast. But even with the drider's hostility, it didn't move to attack anyone. {i}Odd{/i}."
        nole "Then whatchu want?"
        ro "Is that Is that {i}your{/i} drider?"
        nole "Tch. Who else's would it be?"
        "Shaking his head, the farmer led his drider back to a large barn near the back of the field. Rowan hadn't noticed it at first, but he could make out black legs of other driders shuffling inside."
        "The farmhand returned shortly after, the snarling ceased."
        ro "What are you doing, exactly?"
        "The farmhand's eyes narrowed."
        nole "Who wants to know?"
        ro "Forgive memy name is Rowan. I came here looking for an item my friend mentioned, but this"
        "Rowan glanced back at the barn with a grin."
        ro "Well, I think you two would get along just fine."
        $ noleName = "Nole"
        nole "Well, welcome to Whitefield, Rowan. Name's Nole and these here are my pets."
        "Rowan nearly choked."
        ro "{i}Pets?{/i}"
        "Nole shrugged, glancing back at the barn."
        nole "Close enough to what they arethey'll be gettin' released back in the wild soon enough. Gotta wait for them babies to hatch."
        ro "I have so many questions."
        nole "Bet ya do. Wait on the porch here, I'll grab us some drinks."
        "Rowan did as told, his gaze locked on the barn as he sat on one of the old whicker chairs on Nole's porch."
        "The farmhand returned shortly after, two glasses of water in his hands, and explained everything."
        ro "So you breed them?"
        nole "Breed and releasepopulation's dwindlin' round here on account of that damned noble's sport huntin'. Ya know what happens when driders disappear?"
        "Rowan shook his head."
        nole "Then we get overpopulated with other critters. Then what feeds on the driders comes lookin' for other preyand we're a mighty good size for 'em to eat."
        nole "I figure, if lord bastard-face is gonna kick me off my ol' land, might as well put my new one to good use. Can't do much farmin' here with the trees in the way, but it's good access to the drider nests. Least I can do a lil good in the world."
        ro "It doesn't seem like the town appreciates it very much."
        "Nole laughed, waving his hand toward the village."
        nole "Course they don't! They're lil lord bootlickers!"
        nole "They'll get used to it. Don't got much of a choice."
        "A new sound arose from the barnequally familiar, but certainly not a growl. Rowan cocked a brow."
        nole "Looks like 'er ready for matin'. I been needin' to calm 'em down 'fore they get to it. 'S hard, bein' round all these people for 'em, but they manage."
        "Perhaps he'd come to the right place after all. "
        ro "How do you calm them down?"
        nole "Y'know, 's funny, I got an 'ol shell thing from my gramps that they've taken a likin' to. Don't bother me none, but they sure is calm after bein' round it."
        "Rowan opened his mouth to ask more, but another angry yell stole his speech."
        quest "YOU!!!"
        "Both men turned toward the sound, Nole's expression slipping into revulsion as they watched a skinny manperhaps a decade older than Nolein fine pressed clothes storm up to the porch. He slipped a little in his shoes, the material not quite built for fields."
        "There was only one person in the village who could dress so extravagantly."
    "Go to the Estate":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ cormaldaFarm = False
        $ cormaldaEstate = True
        scene bg31 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan shook his head and walked toward the estate. He didn't want to spend all day here; the sooner he spoke to the noble about the cormalda, the better."
        "The hero approached the humble estate and knocked thrice."
        "A young woman in a maid's outfit answered shortly after, her face scrunched up in suspicion as she eyed Rowan up and down; visitors were clearly a rarity."
        maid "Can I help you?"
        ro "My name is Rowan. Is your lord in?"
        maid "He isn't taking visitors."
        "The maid started to shut the door, but Rowan slid his foot between the crack."
        ro "It's regarding the Cormalda I heard he was asking about it in town."
        "The maid hesitated, and Rowan could see the conflict on her face as she debated sending him away regardless."
        "Instead, she opened the door wide and gestured for him to follow."
        maid "You can wait for him here in the parlor. I'll let him know of your arrival."
        "With a formal curtsy, the maid disappeared back into the hall. Rowan said in one of the plush chairs and waited."
        "A few minutes passed before a tall, lanky man in his forties strode into the room, dressed in a rich emerald green. He smiled, taking in every inch of Rowan with his sharp gaze."
        hayw "Rowan! A pleasure to meet you, my boy."
        ro "The pleasure is all mine."
        "Haywood sat down in one of his chairs and waved his maid away, only for her to return shortly after with a set of drinks. He took a sip, offering the other to Rowan. The hero obliged."
        hayw "Now, I hope you haven't traveled far; I'm afraid my inquiry has already been handled."
        ro "You've already found a cormalda?"
        "Haywood nodded, but it was a reluctant gesture. He tilted his hand back and forth with uncertainty."
        hayw "More or less. It wasn't the device itself I was searching for, you see, simply information. "
        ro "What type of information?"
        "Haywood sighed, his attention drawn outside of the window. Rowan saw the farm in the distance, its fence cutting through into the forest."
        hayw "We've been dealing with a little pest problem as of late; my neighbor didn't own as much land as he thought he did and was rather distressed when he had to move upon my arrival."
        hayw "He's chosen to spite the town by taking in wild beasts from the forest. I hunt down as many as I can, but there's only so much you can do when your neighbor insists on {i}breeding more{/i} next door."
        ro "I see. That sounds like a frustrating situation."
        hayw "It is! No one feels safe with those {i}driders{/i} running around"
        ro "Driders?!"
        "Rowan gaped at the man, unable to contain his shock. He'd expected {i}something{/i} strange from the forest given Lord Haywood's distaste, but the last thing he'd imagined a local farming tending to was {i}driders{/i}."
        "Lord Haywood nodded grimly, his focus and ire reserved for the farm across the fields."
        hayw "Indeed. He claims he's tamed them, but I've seen them break the fence and escape. They are wild creatures! A wooden fence isn't going to keep them out, no matter how well trained they are!"
        "Rowan couldn't disagree with that even Draith took greater precautions when it came to housing the driders in Bloodmeen."
        hayw "Not to mention the noises they make! The growling and the snarling and the grunting and the {i}heaving{/i}"
        "Haywood gave a shudder of disgust."
        hayw "How is a soul supposed to get some sleep around here when those ugly black masses are bumping and grinding all throughout the night?!"
        ro "Have you spoken to your neighbor about this, Lord Haywood? Perhaps he can take on another pet project."
        "One that wouldn't endanger the town would be a good start."
        hayw "Of course I have we all have! The blasted man won't listen. Nole is perhaps the most stubborn man I've ever met, besides myself."
        "Before the lord could continue, a feminine voice cleared her throat from the doorway."
        "Rowan looked up to see a young woman in a soft pink dress, her long hair piled into a fashionable updo. She glared at Lord Haywood, her arms crossed over her chest in disapproval."
        quest "I thought we weren't accepting guests."
        hayw "Bah! Leave me, Cynthia. Can't you see I'm busy with work?"
        cynth "I would hardly call this work, {i}my lord{/i}."
        "She hissed the title, her distaste written on her face as strongly as it is in her voice. \"Busy with work\" was clearly a common lie told in this household."
        hayw "You're my wife, not my mother. Find something to do and leave the men alone."
        "Cynthia rolled her eyes, her gaze landing solidly on Rowan. Something shifted in her expressioninterest? Further revulsion?--but before Rowan could place it, the lady of the house left the room."
        "Rowan shifted in his seat and cleared his throat, attempting to ease the newfound tension in the room."
        ro "So, how did Nole manage to train them in the first place? I've never heard of driders sticking around confines so flimsy."
        "Flimsy was a generous term to give the fence it looked downright ready to fall apart, having been through more repairs than it could handle."
        hayw "The cormalda, of course. That is why I wanted to know about it I had to know how he was managing this."
        "Lord Haywood leaned forward, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper."
        hayw "If you're interested in helping this town, I'd be more than happy to compensate you for your efforts. "
        ro "What is it you want me to do?"
        hayw "You see, no matter how frustrating those beasts are, there's nothing I can do to convince the mayor to get rid of them. They've yet to hurt anyone, so they are not a liability {i}yet{/i}."
        hayw "But if we smash the cormalda, the driders will return to their natural state. The mayor will {i}have{/i} to do something once they attack the village."
        if avatar.corruption > 30:
            ro "Someone will get hurt."
            "But Rowan found he wasn't as concerned as he should have been; people got hurt every day, didn't they? And this was bound to happen anyway. Lord Haywood just wanted to expedite the inevitable."
        else:
            ro "What if someone gets hurt?"
            "Rowan was appalled by the lord's suggestion. "
        hayw "Perhaps, perhaps not. Your arrival has come as a blessing, actually; if a {i}guest{/i} to the village got hurt fake or otherwise I doubt they would be able to let it go."
        hayw "So, what do you sa"
        "Before Lord Haywood could finish his sentence, a loud grunting carried in from outside. Haywood's eye twitched as he looked back out at the farm."
        hayw "What do you"
        "The grunting got louder, cutting him off entirely. "
        hayw "That's {i}IT{/i}!"
        hayw "Come, Rowan. We're ending this now."
        "Lord Haywood left the hero little time for contemplation as he marched out of the estate. Rowan hurried after him and tried not to laugh as the noble struggled over the slick grassy fields. Clearly his shoes weren't well equipped for mundane travel."
        "A dark-haired man stood on the porch to his farmhouse, his skin tanned from the sun's exposure. He watched the two men march toward him in amusement."

nole "Lord Barnwood. Well, ain't you a sight for sore eyes! With all that money, shouldn't they be makin' ya boots for walkin'?"

"The lord bristled."

hayw "That's Lord {i}Haywood{/i}, you imbecile."
hayw "I believe I told you to cease this ridiculous affair!"

"Lord Haywood gestured wildly toward the barn where the sexual grunts of the mating driders had become harder to ignore."

nole "Don't see nothin' ridiculous round here. Maybe ya got the wrong farm."

hayw "Wrong {i}farm{/i}?!"
hayw "I have had enough of this! Now see here, you've refused to get rid of these beasts time and time again. If you won't do it, I'll handle the job myself."

nole "Ya ain't touchin' my pets!"

"Nole stood up to match Lord Haywood's height, his muscles and deep tan pronounced against the noble's lean figure."
"Lord Haywood raised an eyebrow but kept his composure as he took a small step back."

hayw "I wouldn't dream of it but accidents do happen, you know. I doubt anyone would blame me for ridding the village of the monsters that destroyed their homes and hunted their children."

nole "Tch! My pets ain't never done that!"

hayw "Not {i}yet{/i}."

"Lord Haywood spared a knowing glance toward the barn."

hayw "But if your {i}techniques{/i} of taming were no longer available, well, there's very little keeping your \"pets\" from causing destruction."

nole "You tryna threaten' me?"

"Nole's fists tightened at his sides, ready for a brawl. Lord Haywood smirked, but there was no humor behind his smile."

hayw "Let me put this in as many words as your adolescent mind can comprehend: get rid of those beasts {i}now{/i}, or I'll be forced to remove them {i}for you{/i}."

if cormaldaFarm:
    "Lord Haywood turned to Rowan, only just noticing him for the first time. He cleared his throat and addressed the hero firmly."
    hayw "You aren't from here. You're not related to this fool, are you?"
    ro "I'm not."
    hayw "Then you can't be blamed for any sympathy towards himan underdog has always been a popular story. "
    hayw "But don't let this boy fool you he's become a menace to this town. Ask any of us here."
    hayw "If you were to help me remove this little problem, I would compensate you greatly."
else:

    "Lord Haywood gestured vaguely to the farmer, a look of disgust on his face."
    hayw "Don't let this boy fool you he's become a menace to this town. The village will be glad to be rid of him and his monsters."
    hayw "I stand by what I said earlier help me remove this little problem, and you'll be compensated greatly."

menu:
    "Assist Haywood in getting rid of the driders.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ change_personal_gold(100)
        "Rowan looked back at the barn full of mating driders; it was hard to accept that their presence so close to the village was safe, regardless of what taming techniques Nole used."
        "The farm itself was already falling apart; it was only a matter of time before the driders escaped and wreaked havoc."
        ro "They can't stay here, Nole."
        nole "Wha?! Ya can't take 'em! I won't let ya!"
        "Nole threw a punch at Haywood. Rowan jumped in, barely blocking the blow with his forearm."
        ro "Go, Haywood! Bring me the cormalda!"
        hayw "{i}Me{/i}? You want {i}me{/i} to go in there? Absolutely not!"
        "Nole threw another punch; it was easier for Rowan to stop this one, but it was difficult for him to keep up a conversation on top of it."
        ro "You want to handle the fighting then?"
        "Haywood considered, his expression troubled. Without another word, he ran toward the barn."
        nole "{i}NO!{/i}"
        "Rowan prepped for another attack that never came. Nole dodged past him and ran after Lord Haywood."
        "Rowan sprinted after, surprised by the farmhand's tenacity. Even with all that muscle, Nole had the fleeting grace of a fawn."
        "They reached the barn in time to see Lord Haywood pick up the cormalda. The noble held it above his head, ready to smash."
        nole "{i}DON'T!{/i}"
        "{i}CRASH!{/i}"
        "Rowan and Nole both reached for the device, but it was too late; the shell splintered off into large pieces against the floor."
        "The driders slowed their mating, the calm atmosphere of the barn broken at once. They looked around the room as if in a daze."
        nole "Shit! Shit, shit, {i}shit{/i}!"
        nole "Get outta here! NOW! GET!"
        "Grabbing the two men roughly by their arms, Nole all but dragged Rowan and Lord Haywood out of the barn and to the opposite side of the fence."
        nole "Ya got no idea watcha've just done! Not a damn clue!"
        nole "Now scram 'fore someone gets hurt!"
        nole "I gotta get these guys back in the woods 'fore they really lose it"
        "Nole's shoulders slumped in despair as he trudged back to the barn, forced to free the creatures he'd worked so hard to tame."
        "Lord Haywood laughed at Rowan's side."
        hayw "I say, that was easier than I thought it would be!"
        hayw "Good job holding him off a man that size is a trifle too much to deal with for someone of my state."
        hayw "Now, as for your payment."
        "Rowan followed Lord Haywood back to his estate, where the noble offered him a back of coin."
        hayw "That should do it. Thank you again for your help."
        "Cynthia reappeared from her bedroom, observing the two with a suspicious gaze."
        cynth "What is this all about? I heard yelling from that damned farmer again"
        "The lord's mood visibly soured as he spared a glance toward his wife."
        hayw "Nothing for you to mind, woman. I've handled the situation, Nole won't be bothering us any longer."
        cynth "{i}You handled it?{/i}"
        "There was reasonable doubt in her eyes, and Cynthia returned her gaze to Rowan, expression softening."
        cynth "You rely on our guests for too muchsurely he wasn't looking to settle more of your disputes with the town."
        hayw "What does it matter? I've paid him, it was a fair transaction!"
        "The lord paused, looking Rowan over from top to bottom with an impish smile."
        hayw "If you were looking for {i}another{/i} form of payment, though, I'm happy to oblige."
        "Cynthia stepped forward as well, cocking her head to the side."
        cynth "The last thing he wants is a useless old man like you panting over him."
        "She smirked, coiling a stray piece of hair around her finger."
        cynth "Not when he can choose something {i}younger{/i} to play with."
        menu:
            "Allow the Lord to pay you with his body.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                scene black with fade
                show rowan necklace aroused behind black
                if rowanGaySex > 0:
                    "Rowan bit back an amused grin. There was something delightful about this pristine older man eyeing him up with far dirtier intentions in mind."
                else:
                    "Rowan felt something stir inside of him at the suggestive look Lord Haywood gave him. There was an electricity in the air, a string pulled taut between them."
                    "And quickly, Rowan realized he {i}wanted{/i} what this man was offering."
                ro "What did you have in mind, Haywood?"
                "The noble grinned with the assurity of a man who knew he was getting exactly what he wanted. Cynthia scowled, put out by the hero's decision, and left in a huff."
                "With one vague gesture of his hand, Lord Haywood led Rowan to his bedroom."
                "It wasn't as elaborately decorated as Rowan imagined, but there was nothing cheap about the soft, heavy fabrics that made up the blankets and sheets to his bed."
                "Rowan sat on the edge of the bed, only to be motioned to flip over."
                hayw "If you don't mind I do have preferences, you see."
                "Rowan cocked a brow but didn't object as he stood and bent over, his hands pressed against the bedspread. "
                "He could feel the lord removing his pants, but nothing prepared him for the sudden wet muscle that licked his asshole."
                ro "!!"
                hayw "Hah, don't worry, this is just the warm-up."
                "Lord Haywood positioned himself on a spot on the floor, his tongue darting in and out of Rowan's taut asshole."
                if rowanGaySex > 0:
                    "It was a strange sensation, one Rowan never imagined he would feel before."
                    "And yet, it was oddly pleasant. He felt himself inclining his ass back toward the noble's face, urging him deeper."
                else:
                    "Rowan breathed a sigh of contentment, enjoying the sensation of Lord Haywood's tongue roaming inside and around Rowan's ass."
                    "It was a pleasurable feeling, almost a tease to what was sure to come."
                "The lord's tongue darted in and out of Rowan's hole, his movements rough as Rowan arched his back to push him deeper inside."
                "After a short time, it wasn't enough. Rowan was craving more."
                "Thankfully, Lord Haywood was, too. The noble stood and tossed his clothes to the side, their heavy fabrics audibly collapsing against each other on the floor."
                hayw "Ooohh Yes"
                "The lord moaned as he slid himself into Rowan's open asshole, easing in one inch at a time. Rowan's ass clenched, pulling him deeper."
                hayw "Oh, you like that too, don't you?"
                "Rowan could hear the smirk in the lord's voice. Haywood dragged himself out slowly and drove himself back in at force, his thick cock forcing Rowan's ass apart with each violent thrust."
                ro "Fuck, fuck"
                "His fingers clenched into the bedding, back arched to meet each quick movement of the noble's cock."
                hayw "Mmm Yes, yes, this is what I've been missing!"
                hayw "It's so hard to find a man around here that will just {i}take it{/i}."
                "His words were emphasized by his thrusts, the slap of his skin against Rowan's ass creating a steady rhythm in the room."
                "Rowan felt his pleasure build alongside the lord's, his own cock twitching as he reached his climax."
                "A geyser of hot cum erupted from Rowan, splashing out across the dark bedspread in a stark white shade."
                "Lord Haywood shuddered inside of him at the sight, and Rowan felt the sudden heat of the noble's cum fill up his asshole."
                "Haywood breathed heavily as he pulled away, the heated pleasure of the moment sizzling down in the aftermath of their excursion."
                "Rowan used a spare towel in the room to clean up while Haywood collapsed back against his bed, pointedly ignoring the puddle of cum staining the bedspread just a few inches away."
                hayw "Hah Quite a good transaction, I think."
                hayw "Safe travels, young Rowan. May the roads treat you well."
                ro "Goodbye, Lord Haywood."
                "Rowan nodded and made his departure, half-dressing himself on the way out."
                return
            "Take Cynthia to bed.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                scene black with fade
                show rowan necklace aroused behind black
                "Rowan took the opportunity to look at Cynthiato really look at her, from the way her dress clung to her curves and the slight mussed up state of her hair that was both careless and sexy at the same time."
                "If he was going to pick up an extra payment, she would do nicely."
                ro "What did you have in mind, Lady Haywood?"
                "Rowan didn't miss the look of disappointment that crossed the lord's face as the hero turned toward the noble's wife. Her smile spread into a smirk."
                cynth "Why don't you come with me and find out?"
                "Cynthia left no room for argument as she strode to her bedroom, swishing her hips for Rowan's benefit."
                "Her room was obviously a separate place than Lord Haywood'sRowan couldn't imagine the man sleeping in a place filled with so much {i}pink{/i}."
                "From the four-poster bed to the heavy curtains blocking out most of the sight of her balcony, Cynthia's room was the most feminine creation Rowan had ever seen."
                "Cynthia was already half-undressed when he peered back at her, her underwear slipping into a neat pile on the floor before she promptly kicked it under the skirt of her bed."
                cynth "No need to look so put off. The colour won't bite you."
                "There was a teasing lilt to her voice as Cynthia dropped her last bit of clothing onto the floor. She sauntered toward the hero, drawing her fingers up and down his shoulders."
                cynth "Relax. Why don't you take out all that aggression on me?"
                "Rowan didn't need to be told twice. Grabbing Cynthia by her slender hips, Rowan pushed her toward the bed, enjoying the bounce of her ass as she landed face-first against the light comforter."
                "Cynthia let out a slight purr as she glanced back at the disrobing hero, her eagerness showing through when she caught sight of his erect cock."
                ro "Like what you see?"
                cynth "I'll like it even better when it's inside of me."
                "She wiggled her ass for emphasis, the soft folds of her pussy already wet with anticipation."
                "Gripping her rear, Rowan drove himself into her pussy, surprised by how easily she took him inside of her. Cynthia gasped, her fingers curling against the bedspread."
                cynth "Hahyou don't waste any time, do you?"
                "But there was an excitement in her voice as Rowan thrusted in and out of her wet folds, driving in and out of her pussy with force."
                "Cynthia writhed against him, arching her back higher, higheras high as she could to meet each violent drive of his cock."
                "Rowan licked his lips, pleasure overwhelming him. There was some perverted glee in knowing that Cynthia's husband was somewhere in this estate, fully aware that his wife was being fucked mercilessly by a stranger."
                "Perhaps that's why she moaned so loud; Cynthia's voice carried throughout the room, each gasp and whimper emphasized by Rowan's deep insertion."
                "His hands moved to her tits, squeezing and squishing the soft mounds of fat as he came, grinding hard against her ass with each hot spurt of cum."
                "Cynthia shook underneath him, her hair wild and out of place as she too finished. Her pussy clenched, savoring the feel of Rowan's cock one last time before he pulled out."
                "She watched him clean up and get dressed with an impish grin, once more coiling her hair around her finger. Cynthia didn't bother with clothes; she sprawled herself out naked over the bed, cum still dripping from her cunt."
                cynth "I see why my husband invited you in. Don't be a stranger, you hear?"
                "He could still feel her hungry gaze follow him as he left the estate shortly after."
                return
            "Pass on their offer.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "I think the gold is enough for now."
                "Lord Haywood nodded, although Rowan could sense his disappointment. Cynthia scowled at his side and left abruptly, clearly put out by his decision."
                hayw "Yes, of course."
                hayw "Safe travels to you, then, Rowan."
                return
    "Recruit Nole to the breeding pits.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ castle.buildings['pit']._driders += 1

        "Rowan looked back at the barn full of mating driders; it was an impressive sight, especially given what little resources Nole had to work with."
        if avatar.corruption > 30:
            "He couldn't let an asset like that go. He had better uses for it."
        else:
            "He knew if he gave Nole the proper resources he could make substantial improvements to the breeding pits."
            "If he left the farmer here, Nole's ambition would burn under Lord Haywood's fist."
        ro "Do you love these creatures?"
        nole "What?"
        hayw "What?"
        "Both men snapped their attention to Rowan, confusion drawn on their faces. Nole caught himself, nodding."
        nole "Sure I do. They can't help the way they are, they're driders."
        "Rowan felt his lips quirk into a grin. He'd heard almost the very same thing from Draith."
        "The two would get along splendidly."
        ro "How about you bring your driders and join me at Castle Bloodmeen then?"
        nole "Eh?"
        hayw "What?!"
        hayw "You want to {i}recruit{/i} him? The man is a spiteful, petty numbskull!"
        "The lord looked between the two in outrage. Rowan shrugged."
        ro "We need caretakers, and Nole would help ease our workload."
        ro "That is, if he wants to join."
        nole "Ya! Er, ya, I'll join ya."
        nole "Better than stayin' where I ain't wanted."
        hayw "Tch. Very well it's your mistake for taking this fool, but who am I to care. He'll be out of our village and out of my hair."
        "Haywood spared another glare at the barn of driders, unable to suppress a disgusted shiver. Shaking his head, he marched back to his estate, eager to rid himself of the entire ordeal."
        scene bg25 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        nole "Wow This is Bloodmeen?"
        ro "Well, a part of it you'll be spending most of your time here in the breeding pits."
        nole "I feel I oughta repay ya somehow."
        "Nole licked his lips nervously, his gaze darting over the hero's body."
        menu:
            "He can repay me with his body.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                scene black with fade
                show rowan necklace aroused behind black
                if rowanGaySex > 0:
                    "Rowan felt a smirk tug at the corner of his mouth. There was something delicious about the rough, muscled body of the farmhand that stirred him up inside."
                else:
                    "Rowan felt a sudden heat rush up his neck as he looked over the rough, muscled body of the farmhand. It stirred up something both familiar and foreign inside of him."
                ro "Come with me."
                "Nole followed Rowan dutifully to a hallway just outside of the breeding pitsa secluded stone-walled space that led to nothing but storage facilities."
                "Disguised by the darkness of the small space, Rowan turned toward Nole and pressed his hands against the taller man's shoulders."
                "Nole got the hint, quickly moving to his knees."
                "As the farmhand slid Rowan's stiff cock from his pants, he idly wondered how many times Nole had done this. The farmhand seemed to be a pro, easily sliding his tongue across the hero's erection."
                ro "Ngh"
                "Rowan bucked his hips toward the farmhand's mouth as Nole took the tip into his mouth, running his hand up and down the hero's shaft."
                ro "Fuck"
                "Rowan let out a sharp breath, urging himself further into the farmhand's mouth. He could have sworn Nole was {i}smirking{/i}."
                "Well, if that's how things were going to be."
                nole "Mmph!!"
                "Rowan gripped Nole's shoulders and shoved him forward, his dick sinking as deeply as it could down the farmhand's throat."
                "The hero tossed his head back in ecstasy, nails digging into Nole's muscled shoulders as a deep-seeded burst of pleasure rushed through him."
                if rowanGaySex > 0:
                    ro "{i}That's{/i} more like it."
                else:
                    ro "Fuck, that's good"
                "Nole didn't attempt to push him away instead, the farmer's hands reached back to grip Rowan's ass, massaging the soft flesh between his sturdy fingers as Rowan fucked his face."
                "Rowan could feel the constriction of Nole's throat around his cock, every slight hum or motion urging him closer to the edge."
                "Nole sensed Rowan's growing urgency, his grip on the hero's ass becoming rougher as Rowan plunged in and out of his mouth."
                "Rowan bit back a moan as he unleashed his cum down Nole's throat. The farmhand swallowed easily, clearly experienced in the way of blowjobs."
                "Rowan pulled away shortly after, and Nole stepped back to wipe his mouth with his sleeve."
                ro "Hah Your show of thanks is appreciated."
                "Nole grinned, almost laughing as he walked back to the breeding pits. He didn't even bother to wipe the bit of cum that had dripped onto his collar."
                return
            "Garnish his wages.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                ro "Don't worry, we'll be taking a small payment for your room here."
                ro "Otherwise your help is payment enough."
                nole "Ah. I gotcha."
                "Nole glanced around the breeding pits in a mixture of awe and stress; there would be a lot to get used to."
                "Rowan pointed him in the direction of Draith; the beastmaster would be ecstatic when he saw the cormalda in his new assistant's arms."
                return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:
    event('another_challenge', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 43',), depends=('threes_company',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg6")


label another_challenge:

if elfDom:
    scene bg8 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "Liurial would be down soon. He had called for her."
    "Rowan sat alone in the middle of the dungeon cell. The door was wide open, awaiting the arrival of his submissive subordinate. As he waited, his hands idly toyed with the rope that he had prepared."
    "It was not the sort of rope hed normally take with him on campaign in the field. For practical tasks, hed be more likely to pick his gear for sturdiness. "
    "The manual had suggested that for this task he should find softer materials. He ultimately settled on Jute, for a mix of sturdiness and comfort. It would do nicely."
    "Rowan was not a man blessed with a lot of free time. Hed used a good deal of what he had to prepare for this."
    show liurial neutral at edgeright with moveinright
    if society_type == "might":
        liur "Rope, Mlord?"
    else:
        liur "Rope, Sir?"
    "He saw the girl in the doorway, pressing herself against the frame of the door with a certain soft grace."
    ro "Thats right. Rope. "
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan smiled playfully and beckoned her through the threshold. Liurial stepped forward cautiously, eyes firmly entranced by what was in Rowans hands."
    show liurial neutral at midright with moveinright
    ro "A curious incident happened to me recently. Some writings ended up on my desk at work. Scrolls from the library on some of the rope practices from the Northern Dragons Tail. You wouldnt believe my surprise."
    ro "So, I read them. It turned out that the techniques they discussed were quite intricate. Lately, when Ive had some spare time, Ive been practicing some of what I saw in their pages."
    "Rowan chuckled and pointed to a wooden dummy, stolen from the training yard. It stood in the corner of the cell, bound in rope into an intricate pattern."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "He kept his glance trained on Liurial. His lip curled with a playful, yet sinister, expression."
    ro "Ill admit, I found the scrolls were quite fascinating. But, want to know what I found even more fascinating?"
    ro "How did they {i}get{/i} on my desk in the first place?"
    show liurial sad at midright with dissolve
    "Liurial swayed gently in place. At first, the only sound she made was a loud gulp. When her voice finally returned to her, it was weak."
    liur "If it would please you, SirI could investi-"
    show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft
    "Rowan didnt even let her finish the sentence before he was on his feet. The rope dropped to the floor. His muscular frame pressed the diminutive elf to the wall, one hand on her throat. He gripped her, but not so tight as to cause harm. Just the way that he knew Liurial liked it."
    "She yielded to his force, squirming within his grasp. Her hands clutched the stone wall behind her with whatever strength her arms could muster. Rowan looked into her eyes. They stared back with wide awe. "
    show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
    ro "This is what you wanted, isnt it? What you were hoping for when you left it there?"
    show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve
    liur "..."
    show liurial aroused at midright with dissolve
    liur "Yes..."
    liur "...Master."
    show rowan necklace aroused at center with dissolve
    "Rowan inhaled. Just like that, he was in total control, and Liurial was a pliable toy in his hands "
    menu:
        "...And it was intoxicating.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ loveThat = False
            pass
        "...And it felt good.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ loveThat = False
            pass
        "...And she would love that.":

            $ loveThat = True
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            pass

    "With his free hand, Rowan drew two fingers and pressed them to the girls softly panting lips. Liurial compliantly opened her mouth and suckled them with lustful abandon. Their eyes met, creating a bridge between them. she was searching for approval in his expression."
    "His hand drew back so suddenly that a trail of her saliva lingered in the air for a split second. Her mouth finally free again, Liurial exhaled deeply."
    liur "Goddess"
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "Reading and practicing on dummies is one thing. But, you really cant learn anything without putting it into practice. Dont you want to help me with that, Liurial?"
    else:
        ro "Reading and practicing on dummies is one thing. But, you really cant learn anything without putting it into practice. And youre going to help me with that, arent you"
        ro "{i}Slave{/i}?"
    "She nodded quickly."
    ro "Good."
    "He pointed to the middle of the room. The fallen rope marked the spot where he had been waiting for her to answer his summons."
    ro "What you need to do is go right to the middle of the room, get rid of those clothes, and kneel down."
    show rowan necklace happy at midright with moveoutright
    show liurial happy at midleft with moveoutleft
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "Without a word, she rushed to obey Rowans command. He couldnt stop himself from smiling warmly the moment her back was turned. She really was a good girl."
    else:
        "Without a word, she rushed to obey Rowans command. He watched the wiggle of her pert rear as she moved. Such an eager thingand all his."
    show liurial naked aroused at midleft with dissolve
    "Soon, her clothes lay discarded on the ground. She turned back towards him, head bowed and long gold hair hanging over her shoulder. Then, she sank downwards into a kneel with perfect posture."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan didnt move to join her immediately. He paced in front of her, taking in the scene. He briefly glanced up to the hooks that hed installed in the ceiling. They looked secure enough. And they were positioned over a nearby pile of hay."
    "Rowan inhaled. This was it. He was ready for it, right? The practice hadnt been in vain? There would only be one way to find out."
    show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveoutleft
    "He finally approached the waiting girl. The longer hed been pacing, the more the anticipation had built. She was shivering, ever so softly, by the time he was ready. Still, she kept her head down and her mouth silent."
    "Rowan took position behind her, one knee to the ground. With one hand he took the rope and with the other, he steadied Liurial. She would need to be relatively still for this next partat least according to the manual."

    scene black with fade
    show liurial naked aroused behind black
    show rowan necklace happy behind black
    "Rowan uncoiled the rope, spreading it out into a longer strand, but folding it over. According to the manual, the rope needed to be doubled up. That way more could be folded through. Liurial breathed softly as Rowan worked. No doubt, she was left to only imagine what he was doing."
    "She would soon learn. He started with her wrists. She let out a soft sigh as he wordlessly forced her wrists together behind her back and bound them. This part was simple and familiar enough."
    "The moment she was in bondage, Liurial wiggled softly in place."
    liur "Master"
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "Im going to need you to stay still, Liurial. Don't hesitate to tell me if something pinches or is too tight."
    else:
        ro "Rowan: Im going to need you to stay still, Slave. Don't hesitate to tell me if something pinches or is too tight. Else, I wont learn."
    liur "Youre going to tie me up?"
    "Rowan chuckled."
    ro "Try to contain your excitement. If you wiggle too much, Ill mess it up."
    liur "Of course, Master. Anything to help."
    "Rowan took another deep breath. This next part would not be so difficult either. Just a harness. He brought his arms around Liurial, as if embracing her. Naturally, she leaned into it. However, the purpose was less to embrace her then to bring the first strap across her chest."
    "He wrapped it around the top of her pert bust, and came back around for a second wrap-around, underneath."
    liur "MmmThat feels good, Master"
    "Her breath had grown heavier. The constant points of touch between their bodies, paired with the restriction of the rope, were already starting to produce the desired effects."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "Its not too tight, right? I just want to make sure I dont choke you."
    elif avatar.corruption > 59:
        ro "You will tell me if its too tight to the point its making it hard to breathe."
    else:
        ro "Remember. You have a job to do, Slave. Is the rope too tight?"
    liur "I could usetighterthat would"
    "Her answer had been such a mumble that Rowan had to strain to hear. That was no good. While focusing on the rope, he shouldn't also have to lean in close to hear her."
    show rowan necklace neutral behind black
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "What was that? Liurial, youre going to need to speak up when I ask you questions."
    else:
        ro "What was that? Slave, youre going to need to speak up when I ask you questions."
    "She inhaled brieflythen answered in a shout!"
    liur "Tighter!"
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "Rowan smiled."
    else:
        "Rowan grinned."
    show rowan necklace happy behind black
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "If you insist."
    else:
        ro "If you insist, Slave."
    "Rowan leaned back, pulling on the straps. A gasp of air escaped her lips as the compression on her chest grew tighter. She knelt forward, in shock at the sudden confinement."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        "Rowan was just getting started. He gently scooped her back to her knees so he could continue the binding. First, his progress so far had to be settled into place with a secure knot. Another skill he hadn't needed the manuals for. A lifetime of hunting ensured that."
    else:
        "Rowan was just getting started. He roughly pulled her back to her knees so he could continue the binding. First, his progress so far had to be settled into place with a secure knot. Another skill he hadn't needed the manuals for. A lifetime of hunting ensured that."
    "His arms went back around her so he could work the rope through the front of the fledgling harness, working their way around her breasts."
    "She was not so endowed that it was truly necessary to keep them stable. However, the moans she let out as the jute pressed into her sensitive flesh validated that element of the process."
    "Once a full chest harness had been secured, he brought the rope back around to seal it in another knot. Rowan paused momentarily to wipe the sweat from his brow."
    "The fact that what he was doing was erotic could almost escape him. Certainly, the elves moans added to the sexual tenor. But, so focused was the inexperienced rigger on getting the ties and knots right, he could not be fully present for the eroticism."
    "Still, his hands were nimble, even if he had not worked his way to full confidence in the art. When he was ready to continue, he split the rope and began to work it around her small stomach, creating patterns that looked like a diamond as they worked their way down."
    "Liurials bodily reactions only seemed to grow more and more extreme the more of her body was bound."
    liur "Mastermy head is going blankso tight"
    show rowan necklace neutral behind black
    ro "Too tight?"
    liur "N-no. Itsits perfect."
    "Her head rolled back and she produced a low whimpering moan. Rowan almost tried to force her back into posture, but she was beyond that now. Even his novice eyes could see that. So instead he continued the work, now with her head resting on his shoulder."
    "The position grew incredibly awkward when he reached all the way down to her waist. He had to guide her body into a position laying on her side. Liurial, all the more a ragdoll with each passing moment, let him guide her position as it suited him."
    "He closed the diamonds at her waist, wrapping it all as a single solid binding. The manual called for him to simply produce another knot here."
    "Afterward, he had more than enough extra rope for a bit of fun. So he took part of the remaining rope, produced a knot right above where her crotch would be, and dug it between her legs."
    liur "Master!"
    "Her eyes shot open. The sudden stimulation of the bind pressed right above her clit, and the rest of the cord dug between her legs, revived her from her semi-stupor. She squirmed desperately in response to the new sensation."
    show rowan necklace happy behind black
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "I thought you might like that, Liurial. You arent even trying to hide what a wanton thing you are from me."
    elif avatar.corruption > 59:
        ro "It would be wrong to tie up with such a desperate slut this way and not tease her a bit. Youve always been nothing but a plaything."
    else:
        ro "I thought you might like that, Slave. You arent even trying to hide what a wanton thing you are from me."
    liur "Yeyes, Master. Youreahayoure right."
    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        "He dug the rope in slightly harder, moving it back and forth to ramp up the erotic torture."
        if avatar.corruption > 59:
            ro "Perfect. And you make such pathetic noises too, Slave."
        else:
            ro "Perfect. And you make such nice noises too, Slave."
    "He clinched the rope through the other side and tied it into place, leaving Liurial in her sexual predicament."
    "Now Rowan found himself with a problem. There was far more rope left over than there was supposed to be, even with his added embellishments. He swore silently to himself. Hed practiced so much with the dummies, he hadn't properly accounted for her smaller frame. "
    "He was left with the momentary choice of trying to do something else with the rope. Then shook his head, dissuading himself from the notion. Improvisation would have required far more skill than that of a novice."
    "Instead, he tucked the rope in some of the pre-existing bindings. The rest of the length he placed into extra knots, to ensure that Liurials new harness was securely in place."
    "Liurial sighed weakly and ground herself into the ever-present teasing of the crotch rope. Her head was rolled back. It gave Rowan a view of her distorted expression. She looked as though she were half-drunk, only from the sensation of her bondage."
    "Rowan blinked. Seeing her so affectedas if she were half going into a trance from the sensation"
    menu:
        "Was enticing.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            pass
        "Was curious.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            pass
        "Was concerning":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            pass

    "He ran a hand delicately through the strands of her hair. It had been splayed out wildly on the floor beneath her. The dungeon had been blessed by a touch of gold."
    show rowan necklace neutral behind black
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "You look fairly out of it, Liurial. Try to remember this isnt something Ive had much experience with. If I did something wrong or you need to stop, you can tell me."
    else:
        ro "You look fairly out of it, Slave. Try to remember this isnt something Ive had much experience with. If I did something wrong or you need to stop, you must tell me."
    liur "NoMasterPlease more"
    liur "ImIm okay"
    liur "Just overwhelmed because it feelsfeelsso good."
    "Rowan nodded slowly. She was perhaps slightly out of it, but clearly seemed coherent enough to continue."
    "He drew away from her and went for a second rope. The work this one entailed thankfully meant he hadn't needed to have it made of jute."
    "He took it to the pre-positioned hardpoint on the ground and settled it through with plenty of length to spare. Then, with the help of a stool, he ran it through the hardpoint at the top of the dungeon. This left another long segment of cord hanging from the ceiling. "
    "Liurial didnt pay much attention, what with the distraction of the tight harness still affecting her. He did briefly catch a glimpse of her stare. A single emerald eye, surrounded by a roiling sea of hair, trained on him."
    "The rigger returned to his subject and pulled her into a kneel. He swiftly found that if he didnt maintain it, she simply fell over. Rather unfortunate, considering he needed her back on her knees so he could connect the segment of rope hanging from the ceiling to her existing harness."
    "This was, perhaps, the most important knot of all. He used a generous amount of rope ensuring that this load bearing segment would not fall apart when stress was applied to it."
    "When he was done, the ceiling rope was connected to her, with generous enough slack to not get in the way."
    "At that point, there remained one last part of her to bind. Though totally dazed, she was still able to follow instructions to keep her knees together."
    "Hed selected a pair of smaller ropes for her legs. In quick succession he tied one together at the knee and secured it, followed by the other. On the ground, it left her in a perpetual kneel."
    "Although, when he briefly let her go she ended up on the ground long enough for him to see her squirming with her legs in a frogtie."
    liur "MasterRowanth-thank you"
    ro "Hrmm?"
    liur "Forfor all thismph so goodha"
    "Rowan listened to the appreciation silently. Inwardly he was chuckling. As intensive as that entire process of binding had beenand as strong an effect it had seemingly had on her"
    "It had just been the lead in."
    show rowan necklace happy behind black
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "Liurial. I think you should hold in the thanks a bit longer. After all, I havent even got to the best part yet."
    else:
        ro "Slave. I think you should hold in the thanks a bit longer. After all, I havent even got to the best part yet."
    "Before she could even ask what Rowan meant, he was whirring into action. He grabbed the rope and pulley and took position. Then, with a strong grunt, he pulled hard."
    "Liurial gasped. The rope was lifting her off the ground. Inch by inch, Rowan was making her rise into the air. It reminded him, in a way, of the way that Jezera lifted someone into the air. Only, Rowan had done it himself, using his own ingenuity."
    "Liurial squirmed in her ropes, suddenly cut off from the stability of the ground. "
    show rowan necklace neutral behind black
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "SteadysteadyI dont want to hurt you."
    else:
        ro "SteadysteadyI dont want to hurt you. At least, not too much."
    "That did the job of getting her to stop squirming. Of course, Rowan was reasonably sure it would not have made a difference. The hardpoints position above a stack of hay had moved Liurial in that direction, putting something beneath her."
    "Besides, provided the scrolls were accurate, the ropes would be more than secure enough to take almost any movement she could try. Then again, Rowan didnt exactly know for sure if scrolls were accurate."

    liur "ImIm"
    "She sighed. Being lifted in the air this way had taken from her even the limited movement being on the ground had allowed. "
    liur "I really cantcant move"

    liur "Mmmm{i}helpless{/i}."
    "Rowan let out a breath he hadn't known he was holding. That certainly sounded like a happy response."
    "Betting that a bondage slut like Liurial would enjoy play of this sort would have been fairly safe. However, a part of him had still worried that what she might find enjoyable in theory, she might hate in practice. Now, that last bit of doubt was gone."
    "When he brought her to a height slightly above his waist level. He stopped pulling further. To conclude, he bent low and tied a final tough knot. This time to keep her elevation secure."
    "His labour completed, Rowan took the moment to sit down and rest. Hed done it. His eager submissive was now hanging, suspended in the air. Perhaps not every tie or strand was positioned perfectly, but Rowan didnt let that possibility dampen his mood."
    "There was a certain elation that came with it. That of a difficult task completed, a monster bested. Granted, tying some elaborate knots was a small monster by Rowans standards, but he was not above the elation of a job well done."
    "Liurial hung in her bonds, sighing in pleasure. Her body squirmed within the rope, but her bindings held her totally captive. Now aloft, she could not even roll or squirm along the ground."
    "Rowan jumped back to his feet. His hand brushed against Liurials thigh, tracing along the edges of a line of rope. An intimate spark seemed to bloom wherever he made contact with her skin."
    liur "{i}Ooooh{/i}"
    show rowan necklace aroused behind black
    ro "Youre beautiful this way, Liurial. Almost like a work of art. Like a statue in an abbey or a painting on a wall."
    "His other hand joined in, gliding around her legs. Soft gentle touches, meant to explore her sensual form. It made the girl moan all the more."
    "Rowan was not content with mere soft touches."
    "When he had placed both hands at her inner thighs, he gripped them and pushed them apart. Her weak form yielded to him here too. Her bound legs were spread open, revealing her glistening sex, covered by the rope knot."
    show liurial naked sad behind black
    liur "Youreuh"
    "Liurial let out a whimper. She obediently kept herself spread for him, even as he took one hand away to work at his trousers. Soon, they joined Liurials clothes on the dungeon floor. "
    liur "M-masterare you going to?"
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "ShhYoull enjoy this, Liurial."
    else:
        ro "ShhYoull enjoy this, Slave."
    "First, Rowan went to the crotch rope. As much fun as it had been, and as much as it had helped put his submissive in the mood for this moment, it had served its purpose. He delicately loosened it and moved it to the side."
    "There was no need for any further foreplay. Rowans body had long since begun to react to Liurials naked body and moaning pleas. To say Liurial was worked up already was an understatement. She was dripping with lust."
    show liurial naked aroused behind black
    liur "Masterf-fuck meplease"
    "It was a please Rowan intended to answer, merciful ruler that he was. He positioned himself into place. Her body hovered, via the rope, at just high enough to keep their crotches level."
    "All it took was gripping down on her hips to steady herand shoving his cock into her eager hole."
    liur "Ohohhhh!"
    "Rowan forced himself all the way inside. Small as her body was, it yielded itself to his shape, as was no doubt it was becoming accustomed to. With little effort, hed jammed his cock all the way inside."
    liur "M-master"
    "Rowan had total control. He set the pace with both his thrusts and his ability to slam her against his cock by his makeshift handle on her hips. The rope swung slightly overhead, though far from enough to destabilize her."
    "Liurial whimpered and squirmed harder. The only way she could move was by contract with his body. Rowan felt her hips rolling back into him, using his body as a grounding point. Her movements were frantic, the result of overpowering desire."
    liur "Master!"
    liur "All Ii can feelisyou."
    "He repositioned one hand into her hair and pulled. It proved a convenient handle. Another way to control her weight. And another source of pleasure for the masochistic girl as well. "
    liur "M..mastermas-stermaster"
    "The word took on something like a chant from her. A way to measure the pace. With each new call of the title she called him, Rowan slammed his cock into her again."
    liur "Cum for youwannafor you"
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "Enjoying yourself, Girl?"
    else:
        ro "Enjoying yourself, Slave?"
    "He kept up his fast, powerful pace. He felt the sweat drip down his back. He felt the way her whole body seemed to push back at himact as one more source of pressure driving him forward. The sort of pressure that would make him explode. His breath grew hotter as he drew closer."
    "Liurial was even more overwhelmed than he was. Already shattered from stimulation from the rope alone, she had now been reduced to a mess. A spot of drool hung from her lip, that she couldnt clean up. A similar strand dripped from the place his dick and her pussy met."
    "Every few seconds, increasing in pace and intensity, a large shiver would run through her body. Rowan felt it as a pulse against his cock, simply adding to the sensation. It also traveled through the harness, making the entire apparatus vibrate. She, no doubt, would be unable to last much longer."
    liur "Wannacum"
    ro "Havingtrouble?"
    liur "No"
    liur "I..."
    liur "Mmmphphph"
    liur "Wantpermission"
    "Rowan laughed and gave her a swat on the ass."

    ro "Then cum! Cum for me! Now!"
    "All it took to set Liurial over the edge was the words alone. It was as if the final mental block stopping her was gone. The girl screamed and thrashed in her bonds. The rope proved no more yielding, even now."
    "Even as she came, Rowan wasnt done. Not until he received his pleasure. Certainly, the explosion of energy from Liurial had only pulled him closer to final release. Rowan still had a last reserve of stamina and resistance left."
    ro "Cum. Again"
    "Barely a minute from her first release, Liurial still responded to the command. A second smaller, but still powerful release of spasms heralded a second orgasm. Rowan gasped and re-adjusted himself so he could keep thrusting."

    ro "Ughhhh."
    "He could feel himself slipping over. With each passing moment, the pressure mounted and mounted. He could feel the sweet promise of release overtaking him. Even so, he still managed one last command."
    ro "Again!"
    liur "...Master"
    "Liurial gasped, even in her weakened state, she still managed to succumb one final time. Her cries and quakes this time proved too much for Rowan. Already perilously close to the edge, trying in vain to hold off his orgasm, it set him over."
    ro "Grugh!"
    "A shudder went down his back. He pulled backwards, letting a torrent of his cum spray over Liurials back. Some of it covered the intricate harness, seeping into the jute. He stumbled backwards a few steps, then steadied himself against the nearby wall."
    "As he caught his breath, there in front of him was a beautiful sight."
    "Liurial remained bound and hanging. The exhausted elf hung limp in her bonds from the exhaustion. A mixture of sweat and cum dribbled off her sides. From this vantage point, he was even left with a clear view of her poor, abused cunt."
    scene bg8 with fade
    show rowan necklace naked concerned at center with dissolve
    show liurial naked happy at midright with dissolve
    "A short time later, Rowan had safely removed Liurial from her bindings. There had been a moment when bringing her down that shed descended too rapidly, and nearly landed in the hay. But, thankfully hed caught her."
    "Since then theyd been cuddling together in the afterglow, both sitting in the pile of hay. Liurials body remained crisscrossed with red indentations. A reminder of their play session on her body. Even if they vanished in a few hours, she would not soon forget it."
    "Liurial cood softly and curled into his chest. As the minutes had passed since her release, shed grown steadily more alert."
    liur "...Youve been practicing, Master?"
    ro "I have."
    show rowan necklace naked neutral at center with dissolve
    if loveThat:
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "Just to confirmYoure saying that you enjoyed that? This is entirely new territory for me."
        else:
            ro "Just to confirmYoure saying my technique was effective? This is entirely new territory for me."
        liur "{i}Definitely{/i}."
        ro "Good. I still dont know how much I enjoy it. At least relative to morenormalsex. But, the process of learning is, at least, engaging. And having an appealing practice doll helps."
        show liurial naked aroused at midright with dissolve
        "Liurial blushed, ever so slightly."
    else:
        ro "Im not really used to playing the way you like it. It's not that Ive never been the dominant one in bed before with Alexia, but this is an entire new skill set when it comes to sex. One that I've never developed before."
        ro "Granted, a surprisingly enjoyable one. Im starting to suspect when you picked me, you had to have known this sort of thing would prove effective for me."
        liur "Know is strongmore likea kind of aura"
        ro "Well, its still something I need to get used to if I want to rise above the level of a novice. Something to work to improve at."
    ro "You might be surprised to hear this, but there arent a lot of whips and chains being used in sex games back in provincial human villages."
    show liurial naked happy at midright with dissolve
    liur "There is rope though?"
    show rowan necklace naked at center with dissolve
    ro "We dont normally use it this way."
    "Liurial giggled and pressed her face closer to Rowans chest."
    liur "Thank you, Master"
    liur "... for trying so hard for me."
    "They remained that way for a time. Long enough, at least, for Liurial to have mostly recovered. But, they were not to have the leisure of choosing the time of their own departure."
    show rowan necklace naked neutral at center with dissolve
    "There was a knock on the cell door. Rowan frowned. Hed chosen this spot for its secluded position within the dungeonand for the fact it had locks on both sides."
    show liurial naked sad at edgeright with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace naked at midright with moveoutright
    show orc soldier neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
    "Rowan pulled the door open slightly, finding an orc on the other end."
    ro "Ill be with you in a minute. This is priva-"
    os "Waz lookeen for you. Mistress sayz you needs go to er. mportant meetin."
    show rowan necklace naked concerned at midright with dissolve
    "Rowans frown only grew."
    ro "Jezera"
    "He turned back to Liurial."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        ro "Will you be alright here, Liurial? There should be some soothing herbs and a bucket of fresh water for the rope burns next to the stool."
    else:
        ro "You should be alright now. There should be some soothing herbs and a bucket of fresh water for the rope burns next to the stool."

    show liurial naked happy at edgeright with dissolve
    "She sighed and smiled at him."
    if avatar.corruption < 31:
        liur "Go...go. Youve done more than enough for me, Master."
    else:
        liur "O-of course. Youve done more than enough for me, Master."
    "He nodded. He would have preferred to stay with Liurial for a time and ensure there was not some lingering issue. But, duty called."
    "As he went looking for his clothes, he cracked his neck. That had been quite the work out. Were it not for his active lifestyle, it might have actually been somewhat taxing on his stamina."
    "Liurial gave him a final little wave as he departed, heading off to find what was so important as to disturb him from his elf bondage time."
else:

    scene bg6 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan blinked twice. He thought he heard a voice calling his name."
    show liurial sad at midright with moveinright
    if society_type == "might":
        liur "Mlord?"
    else:
        liur "Sir?"
    show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan raised his head and wiped the dust from his eyes. It took him a few moments of grogginess to realize that his face had been lying flat on his desk."
    "He looked up. Liurial was staring at him with concern, holding a scroll and writing board close to her chest."
    liur "You were sleeping. I didnt know if you were resting on purpose and wished to be alone or if you had fallen asleep in the middle of something important. So I didnt know if I should-"
    "He held up a hand."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    ro "Liurial. Its fine."
    show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve
    if society_type == "might":
        liur "Oh. Yes Mlord. If you say so."
    else:
        liur "Oh. Yes Sir. If you say so."
    "Rowan stretched his arms out. He hadnt fallen asleep in a good position; everything was sore."
    if elfSex:
        show liurial sad at midright with dissolve
        if society_type == "might":
            liur "Mlord, perhaps youd like me to give you a massage to help you relax?"
        else:
            liur "Sir, perhaps youd like me to give you a massage to help you relax?"
        "Rowan raised an eyebrow. From the context, it was hard to tell if it was a euphemism. Though, it wasnt as if shed given him many massages before. "
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        ro "Well, that depends. Are you particularly good at it?"
        show liurial happy at midright with dissolve
        liur "I would venture to suggest so. Torlene frequently requested them, so I practiced the skillset. He would have been upset with me otherwise"
        "She gave him a beaming, proud smile as she answered."
        if avatar.corruption > 59:
            ro "So long as you say you know what youre doing.."
        else:
            ro "You know I would never be upset with you over something like that."
        liur "Of course, Sir."
        "Liurial went behind his chair and ran her hands over his shoulders. Rowan leaned back in the touch. Her hands were perhaps on the small side. But, surprisingly nimble. He sighed softly. This wasnt so bad at all."
        "Then again, it was hardly the first time shed demonstrated the ability to please him using her hands"
    else:
        show liurial sad at midright with dissolve
        if society_type == "might":
            liur "Mlord, would youd enjoy a cup of tea? When I find my attention span waning, I often find it helps me."
        else:
            liur "Sir, would youd enjoy a cup of tea? When I find my attention span waning, I often find it helps me."
        liur "All it would take would be a quick trip to the kitchens."
        "Rowan sighed."
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            ro "So long as it isnt too much of a hassle"
            "He knew, deep down, any protestation would not be of much use. Liurial liked being useful to him. But, she had a bad tendency to put his needs above hers."
        else:
            ro "That would be wonderful, Liurial. Go ahead."
            "He was always astonished by how quick the Liurial was to tend to whatever need he asked for. She was as dutiful a servant as he could ask for."
        show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve
        "Without a further word, she rushed off to the kitchens. A short time later she returned. There were two ceramic cups in her hands, steam billowing out. One for her and one for him."
        "Rowan took his first sip and sighed. "
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Once Rowan was feeling slightly more awake, his mind turned back to the subject hed probably fallen asleep to avoid."
    ro "Before you lost me there, what were we working on? Anything important?"
    show liurial neutral at midright with dissolve
    liur "...Perhaps."
    if elfSex:
        "The steady rhythm of her hands didnt cease. She eased Rowan forward slightly, so she could slide her hands under his shirt. He groaned slightly at the touch against his skin."
        "But, it seemed it had not been an innuendo after all. The focus of her touch was entirely on his muscle groups. A steady, gentle process of working the stiffness out of them."
        "Perhaps not the finest massage hed ever received, but certainly not a bad one."
    else:
        "She took one further sip from her drink, then lowered it to the desk. She meticulously put down a coaster beforehand, in her typically meticulous fashion."
    liur "The reports came back from the orc scouts sent along the walls. The mission that Skorded had requested."
    ro "Ah yes. You can send the reports back to-"
    liur "Wait. There was something I wished to ask you about specifically. It seems while examining the perimeter, one of the scouts found an interesting discovery along the south wall."
    liur "A segment beneath the barricades had a significant opening. And inside he discovered some sort of room built in. Large enough to comfortably fit a few occupants and with a fair number of amenities such as beds and plumbing."
    if elfSex:
        "Rowan momentarily pulled her hands away and turned to look at her."
    else:
        "Rowan studied her closely."
    ro "With amenities? So its not some damage from the war. Its something pre-existing that someone was aware of."
    liur "Indeed. This castle has a long history. I theorize it might be some old hideaway. The castle was rife with factions and intrigues. Some of whom may have needed places to hide within the castle. It may have remained uncovered for decades."
    liur "Either way, it does not appear to be a significant flaw in the wall."
    ro "So why did you choose to single it out specifically?"
    show liurial happy at midright with dissolve
    if elfSex:
        "Liurial gave Rowan a naughty look."
    else:
        "Liurial gave Rowan a sly look."
    if society_type == "might":
        liur "Because, if you so wish, I could remove the report from the dossier of repairs we hand to Skorded. Provided it is of interest to you, Mlord."
    else:
        liur "Because, if you so wish, I could remove the report from the dossier of repairs we hand to Skorded. Provided it is of interest to you, Mlord."
    liur "It is near a damaged segment of wall, so it may be discovered in the renovations regardless. But, in the meantime, we would be the only ones to know about it. Only the scout would be aware, and he would hardly understand its relevance."
    show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan shared her smile."
    ro "Clever. I like it. Remove the report."
    liur "And I did good?"
    "She stood straight and attention, waiting for his reply. Shed asked it in the way a child who just finished a schooling task might have."
    ro "You did, Liurial."
    show rowan necklace happy at center with moveinright
    "Rowan leaned over and gave her a pat near the top of her head. Though, in practice, he nearly knocked over that comically large elven hat she always wore around. Liurial didnt seem to mind. The praise alone had her smiling wide."
    show rowan necklace shock at midright with moveoutright
    show liurial sad at edgeright with moveoutright
    show orc soldier neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
    "But, the moment quickly came to an end. An orc messenger arrived at the little makeshift alcove that they used as an office."
    os "Humi. Important meeting. Mistress says you gots to come now."
    show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan sighed."
    ro "Wonderful."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    ro "Liurial, are you okay with the daily paperwork without me?"
    show liurial happy at edgeright with dissolve
    if society_type == "might":
        liur "I will manage, Mlord."
    else:
        liur "I will manage, Sir."
    if elfSex == False:
        "He took one last swig from the tea that his secretary had prepared."
        "Then, he picked himself out of his seat and followed along behind the orc. As he did, he twisted his back in several active stretches."
    else:
        "He picked himself out of his seat and followed along behind the orc. As he did, he twisted his back in several active stretches."

scene bg18 with fade
show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with moveinright

"Rowan was still stretching when he arrived at the meeting. It was a small affair that had been arranged in Jezeras bedroom. A small table had been brought up, with Andras and Jezera sitting on one side"



"And Torlene and his oversized deputy, Galbraith, on the other. Rowan frowned."

if elfDom:
    "Ah, dear Rowan. It took you long enough. I sent that little messenger to your office, but it took you so long to appear. I believe that you are acquainted with Honoured Torlene?"
else:

    "Ah, dear Rowan. It took you long enough. I believe that you are acquainted with Honoured Torlene?"

torl "Blackwell."

"Torlene gave him a curt nod, but showed no expression. "

ro "Weve met."
ro "What is all of this about?"

an "Big ears and his boys are finally ready to join the fighting. Thats what. Weve been hammering out the final terms of alliance all day."

"Andras was sitting across from Galabraith. There was something almost amusing about the two stockier men sitting next to their more diminutive companions. Although, Andras was one of the few people in the castle who made Galbraith look short by comparison. "
"Rowan would have to pick his words carefully, so as to avoid casually insulting Liurials abuser during a delicate meeting."

ro "Its good that negotiations arent being dragged out much longer."

an "Sit. I want to get on with it. "

"Rowan paced over to the side of the table with the Twins and took a seat beside them."

torl "Commander Galabraith, read the final terms."

"The large elf paused for a moment, staring at Rowan. He had a look in his eyes as if there was something he wanted to say. Instead, he dutifully rose from his seat. He held a parchment scribbled with terms in hand."

gala "In accordance with the wishes of his great high lordship, Honored Torlene of {i}The Band of the Fourteen Divine Winds of the Blessed Canopy{/i}, we hereby enter into the following agreement with the House of Bloodmeen."
gala "{i}The Band of the Fourteen Divine Winds of the Blessed Canopy{/i} will serve among the regular forces of the House of Bloodmeen and fight enemies including but not limited to the armies of the Six Realms."
gala "Commanders of {i}The Band of the Fourteen Divine Winds of the Blessed Canopy{/i} will have the right to choose the field they deploy in, provided that"

"More conditions followed, all written out in the same detailed style as the others. Considering his half-exhausted state, Rowan struggled to keep up with it. To his side, Andras was yawning."
"Instead, Rowan focused more on the situation at the table. Torlene faced ahead, posture impeccably stern. Jezera seemed to be mostly avoiding looking at the elven commander. A less than friendly demeanor."

gala "In accordance with the terms of the negotiations, Honored Torlene shall give up requests for an amount in pay equal to"
gala "..And in return, the House of Bloodmeen shall provide"
gala "...Err..."


show rowan necklace shock at edgeright with dissolve
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

gala "...The return of {i}The Band of the Fourteen Divine Winds of the Blessed Canopy{/i} deserter, Liurial Twenson."
gala "She shall be brought shackled to the camp of the {i}The Band of the Fourteen Divine Winds of the Blessed Canopy{/i} at a date to be specified. And in the future should she attempt to desert again, the House of Bloodmeen agrees not to-"

show rowan necklace angry at edgeright with dissolve

"The moment the words had been spoken, Rowan was standing up. The back of his chair hit the floor behind him and made a sickening sound."

ro "Excuse me. Did I hear that right?"

"Before Jezera or Andras could answer, Torlene was also up on his feet. His arms were crossed behind his back, in a stiff symmetrical pose. "

torl "That you shall be returning Liurial to me? Indeed."

"Rowan felt a hand on his arm."

show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

je "My suggestion, dear Rowan. Of course, we recognize Liurials valuable contributions to our new reign. And in this way, she will be of further service to us."
je "The loss of her valuable skill set will be tragic, of course. But, remember that the elves were the ones who brought her to us in the first place. It is losing something they gave us in the first place. A reasonable term, all thing considered."
je "Less a concession and more a return to the status quo. Quite a clever line of negotiation, if I do say so myself."

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

an "You never stop saying so yourself, sister. "

"She looked up at Rowan with a confident grin. But, Rowan was in no mood for such games. He turned behind him to where Andras was sitting."

ro "And you approved of this?"

an "Why wouldnt I? Your pet elf is of precious little interest to me. Im here for soldiers. Killers."

menu:
    "Try to persuade them.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ returnLiurResponse = "persuade"
        show rowan necklace concerned at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "It strikes me as not entirely wise to offer that kind of concession without having me look at it first. Since I work directly with Liurial, Id have the best knowledge of her relative value compared to-"
        "Jezera held up a hand."
        je "A wise suggestion perhaps. But, unnecessary in this instance, Im afraid. With how delayed the terms are, there is a need for swiftness. Something that isnt in your incentive wheelhouse, Im afraid. "
        show rowan necklace angry at edgeright with dissolve
        "Rowan narrowed his eyebrows."
        ro "What are you suggesting?"
        je "Simply that I suspect you would not hurry to part ways with the dear girl. You are quite fond of her, no?"
        show rowan necklace concerned at edgeright with dissolve
        "Rowan took a moment to compose himself, searching for another line of persuasion. But, caught off-guard, he struggled to find any sort of avenue to make headway."
        ro "If thats your concern, then allow me to exchange her for something of equal value. I can start working on a proposal immediately. If I could offer something instead of Liurial, that might-"
        show andras angry at midright with dissolve
        "Andras slammed a fist on the table."
        an "Quiet. The terms are made. We brought you to listen. Not to complain."
        show rowan necklace angry at edgeright with dissolve
        "Rowan scowled."
        ro "Of course. I forget myself."
    "Get outraged.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ returnLiurResponse = "outrage"
        ro "And you thought that I would approve of this!? This is my matter to handle. Liurial is an incredibly valuable subordinate. Giving her up would be a great hindrance to our cause."
        if avatar.corruption > 59:
            ro "She is rightfully in service to me. You cant-"
        else:
            ro "She is under my sworn protection. You cant-"
        show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
        "Andras responded with a yawn."
        an "We can, servant. If we say the elves get their slut back, they get their slut back."
        "Torlene glanced skeptically at Andras, then returned his cold gaze to Rowan."
        torl "Come now, Rowan Blackwell. This outburst is unnecessary. Surely you can see the utility of this exchange? "
        "Rowan turned back to Jezera."
        ro "You dont understand the mistake youre making."
        "Jezera picked at her nails and gave him an innocent smile."
        je "Dear Rowan, of course, we understand what were doing. As I recall, you explained her value to me yourself? Factors I took into account during the negotiations to ensure we got the best deal. Most helpful of you, may I say."
        show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve
        je "Now please be so kind as to sit {i}back down{/i} so we can conclude the meeting. Your objections have been noted and heard."
        show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Rowan scowled. "
        ro "I see."

"Rowan collected his chair and sat back down, trying his best not to seethe."
"The reading of terms continued. Though, Rowan paid little attention anymore. Had they even brought him here for any reason besides humiliation?"
"Galabraith spared him a sad look between the reading of terms, but otherwise didnt stray from his task."
"As the terms finished, Torlene briefly rose again. But, this time it was to go down on one knee. His jagged sword was raised from its scabbard, held aloft."

torl "I swear by these terms by my words, by my deeds, and by my honour. I swear it on the fallen god Tsorinic, honored blade of Mount Tunaval. I swear on his brother, Gasrien, keeper of the gates of the sky. And I swear on their sister Cessair, who weeps evermore in their memory"

show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve

"Jezeras face twisted into a frown as the display continued. With everything Rowan knew about them both, he could not imagine them as anything besides oil and water."

je "Perhaps there would be a better time for such formalities, my new ally?"

"Torlene glared at her but continued."

torl " that shall fulfill this vow. And should I seek to escape it, may I bring dread dishonor on myself forever. May Tsorinic rise from his god-tomb and strike me down. May I no longer call myself Honoured Sword. "

"Finally, Torlene rose from his kneeling posture."

torl "The terms are concluded. We will await the delivery of my missing paymaster. Then we shall consider the terms of the arrangement met."

show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
show andras happy at midright with dissolve

"Andras rose and clasped the smaller elf on the back. Torlene stumbled forward slightly, lips pursed."

an "Good good. You better be as good a fighter as you say. For all the talking you do, there better be something behind it. Ive heard a lot about you Honoured Swords. Maybe when we get the chance, I can put you to the test. Find out how much of it is true."

"The elf straightened himself out."

if society_type == "might":
    torl "An offer of a sparring contest would be worthy of further consideration, Lord Andras. I look forward to demonstrating my peoples prowess."
else:
    torl "An offer of a sparring contest would be worthy of further consideration, Emperor Andras. I look forward to demonstrating my peoples prowess."

torl "Perhaps a lesson in some of the basics of our fighting arts? They seem a matter that might hold your interest?"

an "Hrmph. If you impress me enough, maybe."

hide andras with moveoutright

"Torlene approached Rowan on his way out the door, only for a moment. Rowan kept his face from expressing his true emotions."

torl "I apologize for the display your masters arranged, Rowan Blackwell. Informing you this way was shameful."
torl "After the pact has settled, pay me call at my perch on the walls. There are matters we ought speak of, now that our conflict has been resolved."

"Rowan bit his tongue, rather than give Torlene a response. The elf waited briefly, but once it became clear that no reply would be forthcoming from Rowan, he signaled for Galbraith to follow him out the door. It was just as well. There was only one person Rowan wished to speak to."



if returnLiurResponse == "persuade":
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    ro "Jezera, we need to talk."
else:

    ro "Jezera, what is this? "

ro "We had a deal. A deal you reaffirmed recently, no less. Liurial was to be mine and you were to give up on your attempts to take her from me. "

"Jezera sat down on the table, crossing her legs."

je "An unfortunate necessity of politics. It is a shame this has to be the way of things. But, worry not. Youve demonstrated the value of placing an assistant under your supervision. I shall make a priority of finding her replacement. "
je "As for the deal you mentionedI believe weve arrived at something of amisunderstanding."



if society_type == "might":
    je "I {i}specifically{/i} told you that your humble Mistress would give up on any effort to add her to my collection. As you said, she couldnt be squandered by making her into a fuck toy. Shes {i}useful{/i}."
else:
    je "I {i}specifically{/i} told you that your humble Empress would give up on any effort to add her to my collection. As you said, she couldnt be squandered by making her into a fuck toy. Shes {i}useful{/i}."

"She flashed a sharp-toothed grin. "



je "But, I wonder if shes {i}more{/i} useful than an entire band of veteran mercenaries?"
je "You see, I did listen quite well. Losing her from the administration for the sake of sating momentaryurgeswould be a waste. But, trading one useful pawn for another? Nothing self-defeating about that."

ro "..."
ro "As far as Im concerned, Id rather have Liurial on my side over Torlene many times over. Her work here is vital to the castle."

je "The work maybe. The person less so. Worry not, hero. Youll see the wisdom of the exchange soon enough. "

if returnLiurResponse == "persuade":
    show rowan necklace angry at edgeright with dissolve

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "His fist clenched into a ball. His anger at the betrayal bubbled under the surface. The casual ease that theyd stabbed Rowan and Liurial in the back could simply have been the standard inconsiderate disposition they displayed to everything. This smelled of something else"
else:

    "His fist clenched into a ball. His anger at the betrayal bubbled under the surface. The casual ease that theyd stabbed Rowan in the back could simply have been the standard inconsiderate disposition they displayed to everything. This smelled of something else"

"It smelled of revenge."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

ro "Jezera, please tell me the truth. "
ro "When the dispute over who would have power over Liurial last came up, you suggested that any perceived defiance from me when it came to Liurial would be punished."

if returnLiurResponse == "persuade":
    ro "You know Im prepared to do whatever it takes to bring the elven mercenaries into the fold. I am ever your servant."
    ro "But, its natural for me to have concerns about the purpose of Liurials transfer and how much its intended as amessageto me. Concerns that could be dealt with in other ways, so we dont enter into a deal with such disastrous terms? "
    ro "Surely some alternative arrangement with Torlene was possible? Why hand over someone so valuable?"
else:

    ro "So its natural for me to be left wondering here. How much was your proposal to transfer Liurial a matter of pure utilityand how much was it directed at me as some form of message?"
    ro "We both know that you could have eventually reached some deal with Torlene without giving her up. You didnt even trade her for the entire company. Just some concessions. "



"Jezera went silent for a time. Then, for just a blink of an eye, Rowan caught her forming a dark grin. Its cruel meaning all the more clear. But, as soon as he saw it, the expression vanished. Replaced with a more diplomatic smile. "

ro "..."

je "Dear sweet hero. {i}Brave{/i} hero. Surely that wasnt intended as an accusation? That would be quite a silly thing to do, wouldnt it?"

if society_type == "might":
    ro "Of course I didnt, Mistress."
else:

    ro "Of course I didnt, Empress."



je "But, if you {i}must{/i} know. Of course, I would never let such petty emotions affect affairs of state. I am a wise woman after all."
je "The truth is simple. Liurial is a means to an end. Torlene has a force of elite warriors. I rarely indulge in the matter of armies. But, brother tells me they are quite formidable. A vanguard or whatever nonsense. "
je "Tell me this, Rowan. Why would I require an ulterior motive to do something in my own interests?"

ro "..."

"No matter what Jezera said, the evil expression shed made before shed spoken had been the true answer. He was all the more certain now. This was some elaborate payback to Rowans earlier demand that she stay away from Liurial. "

je "Now then. Since Ive assuaged your concerns, let us focus on the practicalities. When the time comes to deliver Liurial to her boyfriend, I shouldnt expect you to interfere, yes?"

"For a moment, Rowan was tempted to tell her to go fuck herself. But, his sensible side won out."

ro "Of Course. "

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Shortly thereafter, Rowan stumbled out into the hall. He stared dumbly at his hands. Behind him, the door to Jezeras room slammed shut."

ro "Shit."

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show liurial sad at midleft with dissolve

liur "W-what if he wants to punish me for leaving before? Goddess no. Hes going to be so mad. But, maybe you could do something to stop him? But, he would probably demand that you-"

ro "Liurial"

"Rowan sat at his desk, head buried in his hands. Liurial was pacing back and forth at a frantic pace. She was near ripping her hair out of her head, expression twisted with fright."

liur "What am I going to do? M-maybe if I did something to my face he wouldnt want me anymore? But, what if he still wanted to hurt me? Curses. I dont"

"Rowan held a hand out to her. "

ro "Liurial. Breathe."

liur "Okay"

"She paused in place, staring at Rowan for guidance. He couldn't offer her much at this moment. Still, it was enough to get Liurial to take a moment to inhale."

liur "I can do thatjust breathe"

"When she exalted, she looked back at Rowan. The frantic panic had settled. But, she still had wide, fearful eyes."

if society_type == "might":
    liur "Mlord...what am I going to do?"
else:

    liur "Sir...what am I going to do?"

ro "The truth isI dont know. Ive been trying to form a plan, but the situation is not a promising one."
ro "Your old companions are believed to be a formidable fighting force. If I ruined the pact, the Twins would not let such a thing go unpunished."
ro "Maybe you could try to talk to Torlene? Explain the reasons you left? You told me you havent spoken to him since you departed. I have to wonder how much that communication breakdown is making all of this worse. "
ro "Its not good enough an answer for me. But, if youre specifically worried about a reprisal of some sort"

if avatar.corruption > 59:
    "She shook her head. Small tears started to pool in the corner of her eyes. His face darkened all the more. Another reminder of his failures."
else:

    "She shook her head. Small tears started to pool in the corner of her eyes. His face darkened all the more. It broke Rowans heart to look at."

liur "No. No..that would never work"
liur "There are reasons I could never talk to himhes nothe gets ideas into his head, and then you cannot dissuade him. "

"A hush fell over the office. It matched the gloomy mood. Liurial crossed her arms over her chest and turned away from Rowan."

liur "You didnt approve of this, right? They must have ignored your advice"

ro "Of course, I didnt approve of this, Liurial. You know me better than that by now."
ro "The moment I learned what they were planning, I told them it was the worst idea I ever heard. But, youve seen the power they hold over me and Alexia. I cant outright fight them. And if they ignore my advice, theres not a lot I can do."

liur "I believe youYoure my protector. I know you tried your best"

show liurial neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

"Liurial settled down in a curled up position by the wall. Rowan watched her with weary eyes. He thought he heard the sound of a sob."

if elfSex:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with moveoutleft
    "Rowan rose from his seat and walked over. Then, slid down into a seated position right next to her. From this vantage point, he could even see the way her eyes had reddened. "

liur "What happens if I do not approve of this arrangement? If I attempt to refuse to return to Torlene?"

if elfSex:
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
else:

    show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

ro "I dont think it would matter much to them. At least not to the twins. The deal specified you were to be brought back in shackles. According to the terms of the deal, youre considered a deserter. "

liur "Little better than a slave"

"She sniffled."
"Rowan was left struggling for his own course of action. It seemed like he was trapped. As much a prisoner in this interaction as he was of the demons as a whole."

menu:
    "Declare an intent to fight.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if elfSex:
            "Rowan wrapped an arm around Liurial. She sniffled again, but didnt refuse the touch."
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        else:
            show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "For what its worth, Im not going to comply with the order. If they want you, theyre going to have to go through me."
        liur "You cant win, Rowanyou said that yourself. And that theyd be angry with you"
        ro "I know, but Im still going to fight this however I can. "
        "If that cheered Liurial up, he didnt see it. She was still curled in her ball sobbing."
        if society_type == "might":
            liur "I dont wish for you to do that, Mlord...not if it will risk your safety. Or your wifes."
        else:
            liur "I dont wish for you to do that, Sir...not if it will risk your safety. Or your wifes."
        "Rowan grit his teeth."
        liur "P-perhaps I could attempt to run away? Er, it worked last time. Maybe while no one is paying attention, I could escape?"
        "Rowan actually was in the midst of considering such an idea. But, there were problems with the idea."
        ro "Youd never survive the trek through the wastes by yourself. And I couldnt get you out via the portals. Jezera controls them, and would be able to stop a plan like that."
        if helayna_escape_method == "rowan":
            "Rowan chose not to mention a different problem with such an idea. Namely, that he had already {i}done{/i} such a thing once before. In that case with Helayna. But, to repeat it risked disaster."
            "Whats more, even in her newly recovered state, Helayna had been far more independent and capable than Liurial was."
        ro "Im stumped. The best idea I have is the notion that I could sneak you out in a convoy with Cla-Min?"
        "He shook his head."
        ro "No, that would never work. she wouldnt jeopardize her business relationship with Jezera by angering her that way. Shed want a price far higher than I could ever offer."
        liur "Then I could hide? I dont know how long I could keep out of sight for. But, perhaps with some time, you could work out some other way to help me?"
        if elfSex:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        else:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        "She looked at Rowan with a hopeful expression. Perhaps, seeking to find validation from him. Rowan could only scratch the back of his head."
        ro "Its possible."
        if elfSex:
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        else:
            show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "Jezera has ways of searching the castle. Sending guards looking, of course. Some sort of glass crystal Ive seen her use before. I can tell you for a fact that if Alexia or I attempted to hide from her, shed find us with little trouble."
        show liurial sad at edgeleft with dissolve
        liur "MagicCan it find {i}anyone{/i} in the castle?"
        ro "Truthfully? I dont know."
        "Rowan went silent for a moment, considering how that device might work. Hed have to try to consult Cliohna about it immediately. But, in the absence of that, he was still left with doubts about its capability."
        ro "Jezera has made me explore the castle for her. There have been other times where shes shown difficulty knowing where things were located. Especially if whatever she was looking for isnt in the main inhabited castle segment."
        ro "If I had to guessshe can find me because of the amulet. But, if you were to hide elsewhere in the castle, shed have to search room by room."
        show liurial neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        if society_type == "might":
            liur "Perhaps I should attempt that, Mlord? If you say it could workdo you believe that is the course of action to take?"
        else:
            liur "Perhaps I should attempt that, Sir? If you say it could workdo you believe that is the course of action to take?"
        "Liurial raised her head from her ball, a bit of pep having returned to her. Any idea was more uplifting than being completely absent from a plan."
        "Rowan was momentarily unsure what to say. As usual, Liurial was seeking for Rowan to make a choice. But, it was a choice that carried grave consequences."
        "Perhaps she could, at least temporarily, delay being transferred over to Torlene. But, she couldnt forever. When she was found, shed likely suffer all the more for having fled. Whats more, Rowan knew thered be consequences for himself as well. The twins would be furious."
        if helayna_escape_method == "rowan":
            "Especially in light of the prior events with Helayna."
        "Stillit would be better than giving her up outright. Perhaps it would buy him enough time to find the way out of this situation."
        ro "Its a gamble. I cant tell you it isnt. The moment you go missing, the twins will be show their wrath. "
        ro "I could be entirely wrong about how her power works. Further, youd need a hiding spot that shed never {i}think{/i} to search. That might be able to hold them off for a time. But, only for a time."
        ro "Provided you have such a thingI suppose we dont have many better options."
        liur "Somewhere she would never consider searching?"
        liur "I know of such a place"
        if elfDom:
            "Before she could say another word, Rowan held a hand up to her."
            ro "No. Dont finish that sentence. Its better if I dont know. It gives me more deniability."
            "Liurial nodded softly."
            if society_type == "might":
                liur "Oh. Yes. Of course, Mlord. That is most sensible."
            else:
                liur "Oh. Yes. Of course, Sir. That is most sensible."
        else:
            "Rowan chuckled. He too remembered what had been discussed in the morning, even if subsequent events had somewhat overshadowed that conversation."
            ro "You neednt finish the sentence. I know what youre thinking."
            "Liurial nodded."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveoutright
    "Muse about earning her Torlenes forgiveness.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if elfSex:
            "Rowan wrapped an arm around Liurial. She sniffled again, but didnt refuse the touch. "
        if elfSex:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        else:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        "As much as it pained him to even consider letting Liurial slip from his grasp, he had to accept that the odds were against him here. Was he really able to defy Jezera? The prospect shook him."
        if all_actors["alexia"].relation > 50:
            "After all, its not as though Rowan was the only one the twins held captive with the magic amulets"
        ro "..."
        ro "At this point, it might be more productive to start planning how to manage your return to Torlene. Try to figure out how to avoid reprisal from him. Im not happy about even considering it either, but the situation is what it is."
        ro "I imagine, knowing Torlene, if you arrive yourself before the appointed day, he might twist that to mean that you actually {i}wanted{/i} to return. Youve told me hes prone to that sort of self-deception. It might make him more merci-"
        show liurial angry at edgeleft with dissolve
        "Rowan had hardly finished the sentence before Liurial burst from her ball, staring at him with red, tear-soaked eyes. Hed never seen her so upset with anything hed said before."
        liur "No!"
        liur "A thousand hundred times no!"
        if elfSex:
            show rowan necklace concerned at midright with moveoutright
            "Rowan backed away slightly, putting extra distance between them."
        liur "Are you truly considering just...just accepting it?"
        liur "If that is the situationif I truly have no choice but to return to a man who wishes ill on meas his captive no less"
        liur "...Then perhaps Id rather die. At least then I wouldnt be an exile anymore"
        "Rowans jaw hung open. He hadnt meant to suggest anything quite as dramatic as giving up entirely. Had he?"
        "But, shed taken the smallest sign that her protector wasnt going to help her as a chink in her armor of trust. Rowan felt the sting of it."
        "Whats more, there was what she had actually saidLiurial couldnt truly be so desperate that shed choose to end her own life rather than be taken back to Torlene. At least, Rowan hoped not."
        ro "LiurialI hadnt meant it like that"
        "She blinked. "
        show liurial sad at edgeleft with dissolve
        if society_type == "might":
            liur "Oh. I should have known that M'lord. You meant simplyin addition to looking for other methods, right?"
        else:
            liur "Oh. I should have known that Sir. You meant simplyin addition to looking for other methods, right?"
        ro "Yes"
        if elfSex:
            "Rowan drew closer and gave Liurial a hug. For a moment. Hed been half worried that shed draw away. But, the girl leaned into his touch, eager for its warmth."
        liur "..."
        if society_type == "might":
            liur "Oh. I should have known that M'lord. You meant simplyin addition to looking for other methods, right?"
        else:
            liur "Oh. I should have known that Sir. You meant simplyin addition to looking for other methods, right?"
        "For the moment, Rowans hesitation was chased back. Faced with Liurial in this situation, talking about extreme measures, it made the choice all the more stark. "
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "Im going to do everything I can. Theres still time before they come to collect you. "
        show liurial neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        liur "Youll look for another way to stop them?"
        "Rowan nodded, more forcefully this time."
        if elfDom:
            ro "Im going to look for a way to help until the very last minute. And even if they take you, Im not going to stop looking for a way to free you. Im not about to give up my girl to these bastards, without a fight."
        elif elfSex:
            ro "Im going to look for a way to help until the very last minute. And even if they take you, Im not going to stop looking for a way to free you. Im not about to give up my pet to these bastards, without a fight."
        else:
            ro "Im going to look for a way to help until the very last minute. And even if they take you, Im not going to stop looking for a way to free you. Im not about to give up my secretary to these bastards, without a fight."
        show liurial sad at edgeleft with dissolve
        "The pause from before briefly returned to the room. Two different minds whirring with activity at the same time. Liurial broke it first."
        liur "P-perhapsyoud have more time to search for a solution if I went into hiding? It might delay the transfer long enough for you to arrive at a method to save me?"
        "Rowan gave her an uncertain glance. The idea of it sounded risky. Far riskier than Rowan liked. Even her temporary disappearance would be likely to earn the Twins wrath."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        ro "Er, potentially."
        liur "Good"
        "Liurial didnt continue the idea. But, her response left him feeling that going into hiding was exactly what she was going to do."
        "Rowan wasnt entirely sure if he should ask her or simply assume it. Certainly, it might be bad if he were to become privy to such plans. Better to maintain some element of deniability if that was true."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

show liurial neutral at midleft with moveinleft

"After a time, Liurial broke from her ball and stood back up. She dusted off her dress and re-assumed her normally diligent posture."

if elfSex:
    "When she rose, Rowan also returned to his feet. "

if society_type == "might":
    liur "Yet againMy fate is in your hands, MLord"
else:
    liur "Yet againMy fate is in your hands, Sir"

show liurial happy at midleft with dissolve

"She stared at him with vibrant pleading eyes. The same ones shed had the day that she first came to visit him, seeking his aid."

liur "I cannot say how happy it is that itswellyou. That you are a man of such drive and resourcefulness, even nowit makes me wish Id known you in the past. If only to have seen you without the yoke of these demons"

if elfDom:
    liur "I know it will all work out. I h-have Rowan watching over me. Binding me in your protection..."
else:

    liur "I know it will all work out. I h-have Rowan watching over me."

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan and Liurial exchanged a smile. But, inwardly Rowan was anything but smiling."

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at center with dissolve

"He was in an impossible dilemma and he knew it. Jezera had been the architect of the exchange. He knew that to withhold Liurial would be an act of defiance to her."
"Would she truly kill Rowan or Alexia over such a thing? Rowan didnt think so. But, there were other things, beneath death, that she had the power to inflict. To help Liurial would be a great risk."

scene bg1 with fade
show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with moveoutleft
show village elder neutral at midright with dissolve
show liurial neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"It gave Rowan memories of another impossible dilemma hed recently faced. Staring into the wrinkled face of a man of great importance to him. The tragedy at Briarbridge. "

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    "Rowan still burned at the memory of seeing death and pain in someone who he cared about. Someone who hadnt deserved it."
else:

    "Rowan still cursed the demons for taking someone who was close to him. For taking his friends and loved ones. At least, part of him did. "


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve

"But, that had been many months ago. Back when Rowan was a newcomer to Bloodmeen, and in a situation where he truly had no resources. Perhaps now he had more options?"
"As Rowan contemplated this, a second memory came to mind. The day that hed first made the promise of protection to her, and the feelings that had driven him."

hide rowan with dissolve
show liurial happy at center with dissolve

if liurialChoice == "sad plight":
    if avatar.corruption < 60:
        "He remembered how desperate for safety she was on that day, and how happy shed been when she realized there was someone looking out for her. He was not the sort of person who would let harm befall her."
    else:
        "He remembered how desperate for safety she was on that day, and how happy shed been when she realized there was someone looking out for her. When he helped her, it was even enough to make Rowan feel like a hero again."
    "It was a testament to his successbut also to his failure. Liurial was still in danger. She still didnt deserve the suffering others sought to inflict on her. He had to do something."

elif liurialChoice == "valuable skillset":
    "He had known, even then, that Liurial would become necessary to his daily life, with her skill sets. But, he never could have known at the time just how important she would become. Just how much he relied on her. "
    if elfSex:
        "This wasnt just a matter of his pride. Nor even one of protecting a precious sexual partner. Rowan needed Liurial. He had to do something."
    else:
        "This wasnt just a matter of his pride. Rowan needed Liurial. He had to do something."

elif liurialChoice == "allegiance offer":
    "She had made him an oath of obedience and loyalty. One that, at the time, Rowan had believed but only to an extent. Liurial had surpassed both respects in ways he could not imagine."
    if avatar.corruption < 60:
        "If she put so much trust and loyalty in him. How could he even imagine simply letting something bad happen to her. He owed her his loyalty too. He had to do something."
    else:
        "In the time since he had come here, there were very few people that Rowan could call his. But, Liurial was one of them. She was his. He had to do something."
else:

    "He remembered the way hed been captivated by her from the first time hed seen her. From her lithe figure to her sparkling gold hair. He remembered the way hed imagined what it would be like if such a girl was his."
    if elfSex:
        if elfDom:
            "Liurial belonged to him. She said it herself every chance she got. By word and deed. From the sparkle of her eyes, to her pale skin. His to dominate. He wasnt about to let Torlene have her. He had to do something."
        else:
            "Liurial belonged to him. She said it herself every chance she got. By word and deed. From the sparkle of her eyes, to her pale skin. He wasnt about to let Torlene have her. He had to do something. "
    else:
        "But, in the time since then, Rowan had come to see her as more than a body. Indeed, the two didnt even have a sexual relationship. Instead they had one of loyalty and trust. And if Liurial put her loyalty in Rowanhow could he even think of not saving her from a dangerous situation? He had to do something."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:


    event('alexia_visits_with_cla_min', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('xzaratl_guilt_solution', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=22',
        "castle.buildings['sanctum'].lvl >= 1", 'avatar.guilt > 35'), depends=('xzaratl_s_advances',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('andras_chanllenge', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', "castle.buildings['arena'].lvl >= 1", "castle.buildings['barracks'].troops >= 15"), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('orc_deserters', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', "castle.buildings['barracks'].troops >= 15", 'castle.morale < 20'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)




    event('alexia_visits_with_skordred', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', 'not goal2_completed'), depends=('first_village_captured',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('rowan_is_feeling_guilty', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', 'avatar.guilt > 15'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


    event('disease_outbreak', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=25', "castle.buildings['barracks'].troops >= 30"), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('pure_morning_with_alexia', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', "not alexiaSeparateRoom", "all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 5"), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('jezera_s_alliance_making_skills', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week == 16',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority='pr_story')


    event('drinking_buddies', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), active=False, group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg22")


label alexia_visits_with_cla_min:


scene bg14 with fade
show clamin neutral pipe at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with moveinleft

al "Good afternoon Cla-Min. I saw you'd stepped away from work and was hoping to catch a word with you."

cla "Alexia."

"The goblin woman tapped out her pipe and looked past the woman for a moment at her family bringing in supplies from the portal chamber. She sighed, then stowed the pipe."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

cla "Yes, I suppose I can spare a minute. I don't suppose you're looking to offload some money you stumbled on?"

al "Uh, no."

cla "Pity. Alright, what is it?"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "You and your family aren't like most of the people here in the castle. Goblin caravans aren't really Karnas supporters, regardless of what rumors often say. What brought you to this castle? Was it the promise of Jezera's portals?"

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "I'm afraid that information doesn't come free, at least not for you. One good turn deserves another, if you catch my drift."

al "Are you asking for information or a favor?"

cla "A favor, just a small thing, I assure you."

al "I can't do much for you, but alright."

cla "Wonderful! Then I'd be happy to tell you a bit about my history with the twins."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

cla " It was by chance we joined the twins, but probably not when you suspect. My caravan met up with them on the road before they'd taken up residence in this castle. They needed to bring people and supplies across the wastes, we needed their coin."

al "How long ago was that?"

cla "About two and a half years."

al "What were the twins like back then?"

cla "Less entitled, but we didn't talk much since I kept me and mine away from them. A good mother doesn't let demons mess with her family."

al "So why did you take the job if you didn't trust them?"

cla "Jobs like that are few and far between for goblins, so we usually take what we can get. That said, after the third trip over the wastes for more stuff, I was thinking it was time to call it quits. After all, I have to look out for my family and endless barrens are no place to raise children."
cla "However, it was then that things changed, as Jezera told me she'd managed to get that portal open and was in the process of opening up other gates around the whole of the Six Realms!"

"The goblin tapped a finger to her nose knowingly."

cla "Now I could see the way the wind was blowing if these two could go anywhere in the world at any time. If we agreed, gone would be the days of runs through dirt and sand, now we could go see woods, plains, or the sea whenever we wanted!"
cla "Even if the twin's plans don't pan out, this job has probably already made Cla the richest goblin caravan in the world and since things just keep getting better here, I have every intention of sticking around until the town bells are ringing."

al "Thank you very much for the story."

cla "If you're truly grateful, then I'll ask one simple thing of you."

al "Certainly."

cla "Don't get too fussed up if I or someone from my family makes a move on your husband. Thanks darling."

hide clamin with moveoutright

"Alexia was left speechless as the goblin matriarch headed off to rejoin the rest of her family who'd just finished unloading supplies. By the time she collected herself and followed after Cla-Min, they'd all left back through the portal."

return






label xzaratl_guilt_solution:



$ released_block_rollback()
scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
show xzaratl neutral behind bg14

xz "Oh, Rowan..."

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 3:
    show rowan necklace happy at center with dissolve
    "The succubi's teasing, lilting voice echoed down the corridor, each syllable seeming to trail off into a disarming, intimate whisper. It brought back memories of their past encounters and he smiled, weakly, at the sight of her. "
    hide xzaratl
    show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
    hide rowan
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with moveoutleft
    ro "X'zaratl. What do you want?"
else:

    "The succubi's teasing, lilting voice echoed down the corridor, each syllable seeming to trail off into a disarming, intimate whisper."
    show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
    "Rowan tensed. What new tricks was the creature going to try out on him this time? He was in no mood for them."
    hide xzaratl
    show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
    hide rowan
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with moveoutleft
    ro "X'zaratl. What do you want?"

xz "To make you happy. You and your delightful wife. Didn't I make you happy last time? Wasn't it so good for you, once you abandoned your frigidity and etiquette and allowed me to open up a few new vistas of ecstasy to you?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "This is not a good moment. "

show xzaratl neutral at midright with dissolve

xz "I know. I see it all too well. Dark clouds gather around you - your face is marred with worry, and I can see the dark bags under your eyes. Something troubles you, gallant Rowan."

menu:
    "A hundred sins. Prelude to a thousand more.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "His hollow laugh echoed across the castle hall. Was it that obvious?"
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Im on a quest to conquer the very homeland I once saved from near-certain destruction. The things Ive done- "
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "He stopped. Where was he supposed to begin? Should he start from the smallest atrocity and work his way up, or the other way around?"
        "Or maybe it would be better to start with Briarbridge, and recount them chronologically? Maybe he should get Liurial to compile a list, perhaps do it alphabetically-"
        "A warm hand grabbed his own, he found himself looking into Xzaratl sympathetic eye."
        xz "I know. You dont have to tell me. There are times when words fail."
    "Your guilty conscience is none of her business.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I dont want to talk about it. And you shouldnt pry."
        "She reached for his hand, and he pushed it away, throwing her an angry glare. Her inquisitive eye met his."
        "It was the same look Alexia always gave him, when she felt something was wrong. Concern barely concealed."
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        "He was the first to look away."
        xz "You dont have to tell me. Thats alright. There are times when words fail. I understand regardless."

xz "I see you every time you return from your excursions in Solansia. I know what the twins expect of you. And I know it doesnt always align with what is right."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

xz "It must be hard for you."

ro "If it were easy, anyone could do it. Now excuse me, theres still work to be done."

"He didnt have time for self-pity. Difficult compromises were just that - difficult. But they had to be done."

hide rowan
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace angry at midright with moveoutright
hide xzaratl
show xzaratl neutral at midright with dissolve
show xzaratl neutral at edgeright with moveoutright


ro "Xzaratl."

xz "Hear me out. Please. It pains me to see you like this."

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 3:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    "She placed a hand on his chest, her voice begging him to stay. How could he say no?"
    jump xzaratlIdea
else:

    "She placed a hand on his chest, her voice begging him to stay. As always, she sounded genuine - but it had to be a trick. Everything in this damn castle was."
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    "But if it wasnt Maybe there was no harm in just listening."
    menu:
        "Hear her out.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            jump xzaratlIdea
        "Leave.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "I said I dont have time. Dont bother me with this again."
            hide rowan with moveoutright
            "He pushed past her, leaving the troubled succubus behind. Even if he could trust her, there were no words that would help. And no time to waste on them."
            return


label xzaratlIdea:

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinright
show xzaratl happy at midright with moveinright

"Her lips curled into a small smile as she saw him nod his head. They were alone in the castle corridor, but she still chose to lead him aside. "

xz "You are a just man, Rowan. And a just man cannot stand to see evil go unpunished, even if it is done by his own hands."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Unless Solansia finally decides to smite me as I stand, Im afraid it will. "

xz "Not necessarily."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"Xzaratl reached under her robes, and Rowan saw her take out a thin, black rope, two meters long."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

xz "Rowan, I can see you are near your breaking point. And I know your mind and body will not rest until you rid yourself of this guilt."

"She ran her hands over it, and it changed shape, thinning at one end, and thickening at the other. "

xz "In that regard, you remind me of Albin the Penitent. Torn between duty and compassion, {i}his{/i} restless soul sought relief in the suffering of the flesh."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"His mouth grew dry as he saw the item take shape. A black whip now laid in Xzaratls hand. "

xz "Gallant Rowan, if your heart cries justice for the black deeds done by your own hand If its punishment you seek"
xz "It can be arranged."

"Her voice lowered to a gentle whisper. Was she really planning to-"

menu:
    "Agree. You want her to whip you.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ xzaratlWhip = True
        show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
        show xzaratl shocked at midright with dissolve
        ro " If its you Xzaratl I wouldnt mind."
        if RowanXzaratlInfluence < 3:
            "He wanted to keep her at arms length, but at that very moment, the prospect of relief eclipsed all else."
            "Meanwhile, Xzaratls lone eye widened in surprise, and for a moment, she didnt know where to place it, blushing red."
        else:
            "Xzaratls lone eye widened in surprise, and for a moment, she didnt know where to place it, blushing red."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        xz "Rowan, ah, thats Mmm. Aha, ha I mean."
        ro "Xzaratl?"
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        show xzaratl neutral at midright with dissolve
        xz "Rowan, Im flattered but I cannot agree."
        xz "Ah, not because I dont want to! Gods, to the contrary - you are dear to me, and I would love nothing more than for you to accept such absolution from my own hands."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        xz "But it is too soon for us. Not when your heart is so heavy with sin. If it is to work, it must be done by the one who is closest to you. By the one who knows you most."
    "Out of question.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ xzaratlWhip = False
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "If you think Ill let you whip me, you are out of your damn mind."
        show xzaratl neutral at midright with dissolve
        xz "No, I do not. You are dear to me Rowan, and I will grant you whatever help I can, whenever I can. But I know I am not the right person for this. Not when your heart is so heavy with sin."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        xz "If you are to accept such absolution, it must be done by the one who is closest to you. By the one who knows you most."


ro ". Alexia."

xz "Yes. Rowan, the task ahead of you is a thousand times more difficult than slaying the Demon Lord. But just as before - you are not alone. "


show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

xz "Have faith in the woman you chose to be your wife. Let her stand by your side. Let her help you carry this burden in your heart! Trust in her!"


show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

xz "I beg you. You are one of the strongest people I have ever met. But do not try to shoulder all of this by yourself. Please. "

"She touched his arm, rubbing it gently, and he felt himself at loss of words. When he answered her, all he could manage was an embarrassed whisper."

ro "Im supposed to save her. Not the other way around."

xz "You can save each other, gallant Rowan, there is no shame in that. Let her help you relieve this pain. Let her be the kind hand that delivers just punishment."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "She has never-"

show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve

xz "I will be by her side, Rowan. I will help her through this, I promise."
xz "Please, Rowan. It will bring you closer."

label xzaratlIdeaMenu:

menu:
    "It should be Xzaratl. You want it to be her." if xzaratlWhip == True:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
        $ xzaratlWhip = False
        ro "Xzaratl, the things Ive done Alexia doesnt know half of it. And I dont want to burden her with that knowledge."
        xz "You are already burdened by it. And a heavy load like this ought to be carried by two."
        show xzaratl shocked at midright with dissolve
        ro "Then why shouldnt it be you? "
        if RowanXzaratlInfluence < 3:
            "It felt wrong, to ask her, of all people. But he strayed from the light so much already, that maybe such a desperate choice was exactly what was needed."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Isnt it demons who are supposed to deliver punishment to the wicked?"
        xz "I believe thats, ah, more of a childrens tale- "
        hide rowan
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with moveoutright
        hide xzaratl
        show xzaratl aroused at midright with dissolve
        show xzaratl aroused at edgeright with moveoutright
        "He pushed on, pressing her against the wall. The demoness blushed like a courted virgin, fiddling with the whip in her hands."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "Yet I have a suspicion you are no stranger to the whip. You must be more experienced with it than Alexia. And I feel like You understand better the things I must do - and the consequences of them."
        xz "Rowan, I-"
        ro "You were right, I do need this. But Id be more comfortable if it was you, Xzaratl."
        ro "Please."
        "This time, it was her who was at a loss for words. Her lips quivered, so close to his own-"
        menu:
            "Kiss her.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
                show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
                "Their cherry color drew him in, and he could no longer stop himself - he pulled her in, his lips seeking hers in a ravenous, needy kiss."
                xz "Mmm-! Mmmm-mmmm."
                "She wriggled in his arms, her own flailing as she tried to gather her wits. And a moment later - she returned the kiss with twice the passion, her tongue invading his mouth, exploring it without restraint."
                xz "Mmm-!"
                "She shuddered, and Rowan felt a familiar, musky scent hit his nostrils. He pulled away -"
                show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve
                "And saw the stain at front of her loincloth, saw droplets of white dripping to the floor, from between her legs."
                "The demoness giggled nervously, and ran her hands over her dress, trying to restore it to some degree of modesty. To no avail."
                show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
                xz "Oh Rowan~~ I apologise, just the thought~~~ Yes, Kharos take me, {b}yes{/b}, always. Whatever you ask of me I will do. I will make you experience things you never dreamt of."
                "She leaned in to kiss his cheek - it felt like a promise being made."
            "Let her answer.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
                "-and turned into a wide smile. Xzaratl giggled nervously, then leaned in to kiss his cheek. It felt like a promise being made."
                xz "Oh Rowan~~ Yes, of course. Whatever you ask of me, I will do. I will make you experience things you never dreamt of."

        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinright
        show xzaratl neutral at midright with moveinright
        xz "But gallant Rowan, that will take time to set up. And It would make me feel guilty, if I did not grant Alexia the privilege first."
        xz "So please - let us propose the idea to her today. You need this, Rowan."
        $ xzaratlWhippingPromise = True
        jump xzaratlIdeaMenu
    "Let her propose the idea to Alexia.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
        ro "Maybe its worth trying But only if shes comfortable with the idea."
        "Xzaratl caressed his cheek gently, as if to soothe his worries. The whip disappeared from view, and she took his hand as they headed for his room."
        xz "Do not worry, gallant Rowan. Its for the good of both of you."
        scene black with fade
        show xzaratl happy behind black
        xz "Im sure she will see it too."
    "Refuse.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if xzaratlWhippingPromise == True:
            $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
            ro "I meant what I said. I want it to be you."
            show xzaratl aroused at midright with dissolve
            "The demoness bit her lip, blushing even further."
            xz "Ah, if you persued Alexia with the same tenacity~~"
            xz "Very well, if that is what you desire. Stay strong, my gallant hero. Ill start making the right preparations for later."
            scene black with fade
            "She kissed him yet again, and hid the whip. He returned to his duties - and for once, he thought not of the things hes done, but of the days to come."
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
            return
        else:

            ro "Im not going to bring Alexia into this. Shes been held here for far too long, and I know she does her best to stay strong despite it all. The method aside, I cannot ask her to deal with my problems as well."
            xz "That is very noble of you Rowan. Yet I fear you will take too much on your shoulders, and break under the weight of it all."
            ro "If Karst didnt break me, then neither will this."
            scene black with fade
            "She didnt look convinced, but he was under no obligation to explain himself. He told her to hide the whip, then returned to his duties."
            return

scene bg9 with fade
show xzaratl happy at edgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show alexia white neutral at midright with dissolve

$ alexiaWhipRowan = True

if AlexiaXzaratlInfluence > 2:
    "Alexia looked up from the book she held in her fingers, and watched Rowan and Xzaratl as they entered the room."
    al "Xzaratl, good to see you. Is something the matter, Rowan?"
    ro "Yes, in a way. And Xzaratl offered to help. Please, hear her out."
else:


    "Alexa froze, fingers tense on the book in her hands when Rowan and X'zaratl entered her room."

    ro "Relax, dear. She is here on my invitation."
    al "I- I don't understand. I thought you said "
    ro "I know. But please, hear her out."

show xzaratl happy at edgeright with moveoutright

"He turned his back to her, and began to remove his armour. Still not understanding, she didnt realize when Xzaratl manoeuvred herself behind her, her gentle hands holding her shoulders as she leaned in to whisper in her ear."

show alexia white neutral at midright with dissolve

xz "Sweet Alexia, youve seen it too, have you now? The dark clouds hanging over your husbands head. The things he must do - they are not always noble deeds."

show alexia white concerned at midright with dissolve

"The succubus took the book out of her hands, still whispering about her husband - telling her of his sins, and the guilt that plagued his heart. Much of it, she already knew - she was not blind - but what {i}could{/i} she do, when he kept to himself more often than not?"

xz " If he is to find peace again - He must be punished."



"Something was placed in her hand. She looked down."

xz "And it must be done by your hand, and no other."



"She saw the black whip in her hands - and the whole world lost focus."
"She was aware, just barely, of the things happening around her. Of her husband, stripping. Of Xzaratl, whispering and touching her. But it all seemed to come to her as if from behind a thick fog."
"It was all so sudden, but the way Xzaratl painted it - a chance to bring relief to her husband, to draw closer to him -"

show bg9 with sshake


"Her hand moved - and the whip struck the air with a loud crackle. She drew a sharp breath, once more realizing where she was. The room came into focus again, and she saw both sets of eyes looking at her expectantly."

show alexia white concerned at midright with dissolve

al "Its - its magical, isnt it?"

xz "Yes, just a little. So it does no true harm even when passion overtakes the user."

show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

"She wondered how true that was. She looked to her husband - now standing before her naked. He looked so vulnerable - not just for the lack of clothes."

al " Is this really what you want? "

show rowan necklace naked neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "It is."

"And he sounded so sincere - his voice was almost pleading! She stroked the whip in her hands - and found another pair placed over hers. She looked to the demoness, who smiled at her reassuringly."

xz "Ill be by your side at all times. I promise."

if all_actors["alexia"].relation < 31 or rowan_shares_room_with_helayna:
    $ whipAlexiaMood = "angry"

elif tempWhip > 0:
    $ whipAlexiaMood = "skilled"
else:

    $ whipAlexiaMood = ""

menu:
    "Let Xzaratl guide you." if all_actors['alexia'].corruption < 31:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence += 1

        al "(Cessair, have mercy on me.)"
        "She had no choice but to trust in him, and in the demoness. She gripped the whip tightly, and raised her chin, trying to appear commanding."
        al "Kneel, my husband."
        scene cg117 with fade
        show xzaratl happy behind cg117
        pause 2
        "Rowan did as ordered, looking almost relieved. Already he felt a certain lightness - surrendering his body, readying himself for a punishment he so clearly required..."
        xz "An excellent start, sweet Alexia. Now, raise your hand"
        "The succubus grabbed her left hand, intertwining their fingers, as the right one helped her lift the whip. Alexia swallowed heavily, unsure of her own feelings. But there was no turning back."
        scene cg118 with sshake
        pause 3

        show alexia white neutral behind cg118
        show xzaratl happy behind cg118
        show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg118
        "The whip cracked, evoking a quiet yelp from her husband. She gasped as well, as she felt the force of her blow - it traveled up her arm, making her own body shudder."
        xz "Ask him what he wants. And know his answer is true."
        "She watched the bright red mark on his ass, and licked her parched lips. The demoness fingers roamed her body, teasing her through her clothes, slipping under them at every moment. With her attention focused on Rowan alone, she almost didnt notice them."
        al "Rowan. Tell me again. What do you want me to do?"
        ro " Please, punish me for my sins. Whip me, my love."
        show cg117 with sshake
        "Her hand struck a second time before she even realized what she was doing. It felt like a spell was cast on her - the whip no longer felt alien in her hands, and the sight of Rowan on his knees no longer evoked any sympathy."

    "Xzaratl was right - Rowan deserved punishment. Also for the things hes done to you." if whipAlexiaMood == "angry":
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        al " If that is what you need of me."
        "She was surprised at how cold her voice was. She shouldnt be - her husband {b}did{/b} have a lot of atoning to do - to her as well. Shed grant him the penance he so desperately desired."
        al "Kneel."
        scene cg117 with fade
        pause 2
        "Rowan did as ordered, looking almost relieved. Already he felt a certain lightness - surrendering his body, readying himself for a punishment he so clearly required..."
        scene cg118 with sshake
        pause 3

        show alexia white neutral behind cg118
        show xzaratl happy behind cg118
        show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg118
        "The whip cracked without any warning, evoking a quiet yelp from him. Alexia smiled as she felt the force of her blow - it traveled up her arm, making her own body shudder."
        "She thought he felt Xzaratl tense from surprise - but only for a moment."
        xz "Well done, Alexia. Now ask him what he wants. And know his answer is true."
        "She watched the bright red mark on his ass, and licked her parched lips. The demoness fingers roamed her body again, teasing her through her clothes, slipping under them at every moment. She paid them no mind, focused entirely on Rowan."
        al "Tell me again, husband. What do you want me to do?"
        ro " Please, punish me for my sins. Whip me, my-"
        show cg117 with sshake
        "Her hand struck again before he could finish, adding another red mark alongside the first."
        "It felt like a spell was cast on her - the whip no longer felt alien in her hands, and the sight of Rowan on his knees no longer evoked even the slightest sympathy. If anything, her love now looked like a juicy target for all that anger boiling inside of her."

    "You dont need Xzaratl But you cant ask her to leave now." if whipAlexiaMood == "skilled" or all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if whipAlexiaMood == "skilled":
            show alexia white neutral at midright with dissolve
            "The demoness was far too close for her liking. She didnt need her - she knew how to handle a whip. But she couldnt ask her to leave, not when Rowan invited her. "
        else:
            show alexia white neutral at midright with dissolve
            "The demoness was far too close for her liking. She didnt need her - the whip didnt scare her, even if she didnt know how to use it. But she couldnt ask her to leave, not when Rowan invited her."
        show alexia white happy at midright with dissolve
        "She vowed not to let Xzaratl distract her, and focused on the task at hand. She gripped the whip tightly, and raised her chin, a shadow of a smile dancing on her lips."
        jump whipDontNeed

    "You dont need Xzaratl But her body feels nice next to yours..." if whipAlexiaMood == "skilled" or all_actors['alexia'].corruption > 30:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence += 1

        "Her attention should be on Rowan alone, but she couldnt ignore the demoness presence around her - it was like a warm blanket over her shoulders, soft and comforting."
        if whipAlexiaMood == "skilled":
            "Oh, she didnt need her here, she knew how to handle a whip. But why should she deny herself the company - especially when such an ungrateful task was thrust upon her?"
        else:
            "Oh, she didnt need her here - she was not afraid of a whip, even if she didnt know how to use one. But why should she deny herself the company - especially when such an ungrateful task was thrust upon her?"
        "She gripped the whip tightly, and raised her chin, feeling a smile creep onto her lips."
        label whipDontNeed:
        al "Kneel, my husband."
        scene cg117 with fade

        show alexia white neutral behind cg117
        pause 2
        "Rowan did as ordered, looking almost relieved. Already he felt a certain lightness - surrendering his body, readying himself for a punishment he so clearly required."
        al "Since you want this so much Ready yourself."
        scene cg118 with sshake
        pause 3

        show alexia white neutral behind cg118
        show xzaratl happy behind cg118
        show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg118
        "The whip soared through the air and hit her husband with a loud crack, evoking a quiet yelp from him. She felt the force of her blow - it traveled up her arm, making her own body shudder. Her grin widened."
        xz "Well done, Alexia. Now ask him what he wants. And know his answer is true."
        al "Oh, I know."
        "She watched the bright red mark on his ass, and licked her parched lips. The demoness fingers roamed her body again, teasing her through her clothes, slipping under them at every moment. She paid them no mind, focused entirely on Rowan."
        al "Rowan, dearest, tell me again. What do you want me to do?"
        ro " Please, punish me for my sins. Whip me, my love."
        show cg117 with sshake
        if whipAlexiaMood == "skilled":
            "Her hand struck again, adding another red mark alongside the first. The whip felt so natural in her hands now - like she wielded it all her life."
        else:
            "Her hand struck again, adding another red mark alongside the first. Already, the whip felt so familiar in her hand, as if she wielded it all her life."
    "Throw that thing aside. This was no solution.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence -= 1

        show rowan necklace naked concerned at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        show xzaratl concerned at center with moveinright

        show alexia white neutral at edgeright with moveoutright
        "She pushed the demoness away, shoving the whip back in her hands."
        show rowan necklace naked concerned at edgeleft with dissolve
        al "I have no idea how you managed to talk my husband into - whatever this is supposed to be, but thats not how we do things."
        xz "Alexia, he needs-"
        al "With all due respect, Xzaratl, I think I know better what my husband needs."
        "She glared at the impertinent demon - and Xzaratl looked away. Rowan did too, though she did not understand why."
        al "You should leave."
        xz "Of course. I apologise."
        if xzaratlWhippingPromise == True:
            ro "I warned you."
            xz "She just needs more time, Rowan."
            hide xzaratl with moveoutright
            show alexia white concerned at midright with moveinright
            "He didnt seem convinced. Rowan reached for his clothes, and started dressing again. And even though Alexia tried to have him explain what this was all about, her husband wouldnt budge."
        else:
            hide xzaratl with moveoutright
            show alexia white concerned at midright with moveinright
            "Xzaratl left the room, casting the two of them a longing look. Her husband sighed, and started dressing again."
            al "Rowan Whats going on? For you to want to try something-"
            ro "I dont want to talk about it."
        scene black with fade
        "In the end, he left the room feeling even worse than before."
        $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
        return

xz "Youre doing great, Alexia. Your husband knows hes done wrong. So many sinful deeds Their weight so great, he can no longer even stand before you. "
xz "Do you know what that makes him?"

al " A bad boy. "

"She drew a sharp breath, and smiled wickedly. She delivered yet another powerful strike with her whip, and evoked yet another beautiful yelp."

xz "Yes, a wicked, bad boy. That is why he is on his knees before you - to receive just punishment for his failings, from the one person he can trust to only spare the lash once he has been truly forgiven. "

"She struck a fourth time, and again Rowan couldnt stop himself from letting out a shameful cry. He didnt try to stop them. For so long, he tried so hard to be strong. He couldnt anymore."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Every misdeed, every sin, like a black spot on his soul. He tried to ignore them. Tried to power on through determination alone. It worked, really did. For a time."
    "But now every strike brought back memories, forcing him to relive every bad decision hes made since accepting Jezeras offer."
else:

    "Every misdeed, every sin, like a black spot on his soul. For each, there was a reason - a justification, of sorts. Some good, some less so. Excuses, all of them. He could no longer lie to himself."
    "Now every strike brought back memories, forcing him to relive every bad decision, and accept them for the atrocities that they were."

"His body ached, his wounds hurt, and he could almost feel Alexias gaze on his skin. He felt himself tremble - and not just from the pain. Just as Xzaratl said, there was liberation, in accepting punishment. A sweet release from sin."
"And he felt himself grow hard from it."

ro "Ah!"

"The whip struck for the fifth time, and this time his cry wasnt driven by pain alone. The excoriating sensation of atonement consumed all. Panting with desire, he hung his head low, and waited for the whip to strike yet again."
" Alexia watched her husband tremble, wondering if all that blood rushing to her head made her hear things. Did he just? "

xz "Do not blame him, sweet Alexia. The whip purifies all, and as his heart grows lighter, the needs of the flesh make themselves known again. "

"She didnt do this for his enjoyment! And yet"

xz "Its thanks to you that he can feel pleasure again. Its thanks to you that he can be happy again. It is all because he knows he can place his body and soul in your hands."
xz "He might be a hero. He might be a saviour. But when its just the three of us He could also be someone else entirely."

"Xzaratls fingers stroked her still, then slowly made their way up. One was placed on her back - and pushed her ever so gently, urging her to take a step forward. "

xz "Take a closer look, Alexia. See for yourself."
xz "Witness the result of your efforts."

menu:
    "Stay where you are - you arent doing this for your enjoyment either.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "She clenched her teeth, trying to fight back the burning desire that threatened to overtake her. Even if Rowan enjoyed it a little too much Even if she did too- she should remember what this was all about."
        "She didnt move. Sensing her hesitation, Xzaratl nodded slowly, then brought her lips to Alexias neck, kissing her gently."
        xz "I understand This is a very delicate moment for both of you. Take your time, sweet Alexia."
        "The warmth of her lips felt amazing, tempting her to sink into the demoness arms. But she made her decision."
        "Steeling herself, Alexia raised her hand again."
    "Witness his submission.":


        scene black with fade
        $ whipAlexiaFantasy = True
        $ alexiaWhippingEnjoyment = True
        $ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence += 1
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
        " It was only a moment, but it seared itself in her mind."
        "Standing there, whip in hand, clothes in disarray, her body burning with desire, and her husband kneeling before her. A perfect moment, captured in time."
        "In that very moment, nothing else mattered. Not the castle, not the amulet at her neck, and not even the damned war to conquer the six realms. It was just her, her husband, and Xzaratls whip in her hand."
        " And Xzaratl herself. The succubus was still behind her, waiting, slowly stroking her own cock. If she wanted to, could ask - she could order! - and the demoness would slip it between her legs without any hesitation."
        "Or she could have her fall to her knees and make her eat her out. Or she could ask Rowan to do it. Or ask him to fuck her. Or her to fuck him. Either or both, one after another - or even at the same time."
        "Whatever she wanted, would be granted to her. As long as she held the whip"
        "She stroked it, smiling. Sensing her excitement, Xzaratl hugged her again."
        scene cg117 with fade

        show alexia white neutral behind cg117
        show xzaratl happy behind cg117
        show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg117
        pause 2
        xz "So much still awaits you. All you need to do is trust yourself, and trust in your husband."
        "Alexia grinned. She couldnt agree more."
        "With a flair, she raised her hand again-"

"...For Rowan, the wait for the sixth strike was agonizing, but when it finally came, it brought more ecstasy than pain."

ro "A-ah! "

"His aching cock begged for attention, but he feared reaching for it, feared even asking for permission to attend to it."

xz "Ah, Rowan I think hes at his limit."

if whipAlexiaFantasy == True and whipAlexiaMood == "angry":
    al "Mmm. I suppose... Though I think Id like to whip him some more~~~"
    xz "Later, lovely Alexia. For now Let him taste release."

elif whipAlexiaMood == "angry":
    al "Is he thoughI wonder"
    xz "I believe so. We can repeat it again later, if you want to, lovely Alexia. For now Let him taste release."
else:

    if whipAlexiaFantasy == True:
        al "Mmmm I suppose"
        xz "I think he earned his release Hasnt he?"
        al "Ah. Since hes been so obedient"
    else:
        al " Yes, agreed."

"Rowan couldnt see it, but a surge of purple magic traveled down Xzaratls arm, seeping into the whip. Alexia raised her arm again, and flung it for the seventh time-"

scene white with flash
pause 1
scene black with fade
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind black
show xzaratl happy behind black

"His body exploded with pain and pleasure, and the cry died on his lips as his cock was overtaken with ecstasy, painting the floor white. All thoughts of his past misdeeds left his mind - all thoughts did, leaving only this amazing sensation that didnt seem to end. "

if RowanXzaratlInfluence > 9 and all_actors["alexia"].relation > 50:
    "He knelt there for what seemed like eternity. At some point, a pair of hands helped him stand - and then enveloped him as he found himself embraced by the two most important women in his life."
else:

    "He knelt there for what seemed like eternity. At some point, a pair of hands helped him stand - and then enveloped him as he found himself embraced by both his wife and Xzaratl."

xz "It is done."

scene cg313 with fade
show alexia necklace happy behind cg313
show rowan necklace naked behind cg313
show xzaratl happy behind cg313
pause 3

"He let a sigh of relief, and leaned on them both. He felt weak, and he would be moving tenderly for a while - but the absolution of his guilt by way of the masochistic ritual more than made up for it."
"Seeing his tired expression, Alexias lips made a thin line, and she ran her hands across the burning ridges that ran right down his back and ass."
"Was it really her who had put them there? It seemed impossible... but her heart leapt as the memory of the {i}thrill{/i}, the release... "

if whipAlexiaFantasy == True:
    al "Ah Incredible "
    xz "It is. Thank you wife for this, Rowan. Thank your wife for punishing you."
else:

    "She buried her head into Rowan's chest to escape dotting the 'i's and crossing the 't's of those exciting thoughts."
    xz "Rowan. Thank your wife for punishing you."

ro "Th-thank you, Alexia."

"She smiled. It felt inescapably warm and wonderful to be hugged by his whipper, the rightful end to this painful yet incredibly gratifying experience."
"And for the longest of time, neither of them pulled away. "

$ avatar.corruption += 10
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +10)
$ avatar.remove_guilt(15)
$ avatar.take_damage (["flavour",], "light_damage")
$ alexiaWhippedRowan = True
$ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
$ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence += 1
return







label andras_chanllenge:



$ released_block_rollback()
scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black
show andras happy behind black

"Near to the muffled roar and hubbub of the castle's arena, Rowan ran into Andras."
"The male demon was leaning against a wall with an air of casualness, but it was obvious that he had been waiting specifically for the human to happen along, most notably by the malicious grin that spread across his face when he saw him coming."

an "Rowan! Has the Lord Commander come to review the arena?"

ro "Not specifically."

an "Let's put in a visit, shall we? There's a big fight on now, and it will do the troops good to see us both taking it in."

"Rowan knew it would be pointless to argue. He nodded and allowed the demon to steer him towards the small coliseum."

scene bg29 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

"Inside the thronged arena, soldiers quickly made space so that Andras and Rowan had prime seats, halfway up a terrace near the centre. On the sand below, two helmeted orc gladiators clashed furiously with sword and shield."
"The mob roared and oohed each time a blow found its mark; around him, Rowan saw tokens exchanging hands, beer being swilled and other would-be competitors readying themselves."

an "You can see why this is popular, eh Rowan? Even a milquetoast human such as yourself can appreciate the rush and glory of one-on-one combat!"

"Several orcs nearby sniggered, throwing sidelong gazes at Rowan. His skin crawled as Andras raised his voice."

an "But not to worry. You're safely ensconced up here - as my little pet. You wouldn't last five seconds in the ring, and nobody would expect you to. Your talents run elsewhere, after all..."


if andrasIntroSex:
    "With a vindictive quirk of the lip, the demon leant back and slid his hand meaningfully down his abdomen, tracing the outline of his hardening cock."
else:

    an "Studying books, being at the beck and call of my sister, that's more your thing!"



"The crowd of orcs surrounding them guffawed, turning delighted eyes back to Rowan for the response."

menu:
    "Rise to the challenge.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.add_exp (75)
        ro "You're pathetic. I could best any one of these orcs in combat, and you know it."
        an "Prove it!"
        "Down below, the fight came to an end - the bigger orc smashed his opponent's blade out of his hand, and the latter quickly yielded, knee on sand. The crowd roared their approval, getting even more raucous when Andras himself strode out and thrust the winner's hand to the sky."
        scene black with fade
        show andras smirk behind black
        an "And now, my dogs of war, my blood-drunk sons and daughters: a special treat. Our very own commander, Lord Rowan himself, will now step into the arena to take on your champion!"
        "By the time Rowan had stripped down to the waist, taken up helmet, blunted sword and shield and was striding into the arena, the murmuring around the terraces had built into a full-throated roar of excitement."
        scene bg28 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "He could feel it vibrating through the sand as he took up stance opposite his opponent; all of the orcs, predictably, were bellowing the name of their champion. The big, sweat-streaked orc gave him a big, unfriendly grin."
        show wild orc neutral at midright with dissolve
        wo "I can't believe you agreed to this, hoo-man. I will crush you, and once I do, I will be Warlord!"


        if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "The clang and shriek of steel punctuated the crowd's throbbing roar, Rowan and the orc circling backwards and forwards across the muddled sand, blocking, feinting and parrying furiously."
            "The big brute fought ferociously, with what seemed like limitless endurance, but Rowan was by far the more skilful and level-headed swordsman."
            "He allowed the orc to waste his huge haymakers on thin air whilst stinging him again and again with telling drives of his blade, until the orc's chest was heaving and creaking with exhaustion."
            wo "Stand... still!"
            ro "If you insist."
            "He stopped circling suddenly and stepped in, smashing his opponent with the blunt edge of his sword hard enough to send a bloody tusk flying. The orc collapsed to the deck, weapon falling out of his hand."
            "The crowd fell quiet, watching dumbstruck as Andras strode back out, grasped Rowan's wrist, and thrust it to the side."
            show andras happy behind bg28
            an "Your victor, your commander - Lord Rowan!"
            "A hushed murmur shuffled around the terraces, before growing slowly into a clamor. After a few seconds, all present were bellowing two syllables."
            cro "Ro-wan! Ro-wan! RO-WAN!"
            scene bg14 with fade
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            show andras happy at midright with dissolve
            an "Well fought, champion. I must admit that I didn't think you would be brave enough to pick up the gauntlet."
            ro "You just hoped to humiliate me, then?"
            an "One way or another: our troops were entertained. This way though, you demonstrated their leader's strength and steel. You grabbed the situation and made it your own! I liked that."
            "He gave Rowan a lingering eye before swaggering off with a smirk, completely unabashed. The demon was right about one thing, though; Rowan heard chatter echo throughout the fortress about his famous victory in the arena for many days to come."
            $ change_morale(5)
            $ change_favor('andras', 1)
            return
    "Try and provoke him back into fighting in the arena instead.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.add_exp (75)
        ro " Seems to me that the being that spends most of his time bragging about how mighty his race is should be the one to prove his mettle in the ring."
        ro "But nobody expects that of you, Andras. Your talents run towards bragging about the size of your dick and hanging around the castle doing precisely nothing."

        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            "The orcs surrounding them ooh'ed, the human and demon's verbal jousting tickling their limited minds in ways the battles could not. Andras's face darkened."
            an "You dare question MY prowess? I'll show you how a true warrior fights, worm!"
            "Down below, the fight came to an end - the bigger orc smashed his opponent's blade out of his hand, and the latter quickly yielded, knee on sand."
            scene bg28 with fade
            show andras displeased behind bg28
            show rowan necklace neutral behind bg28
            "The crowd roared their approval, getting even more raucous when Andras himself strode out and held the winner's hand up to the air."
            an "And now, my dogs of war, my blood-drunk sons and daughters: a special treat. Your leader, red knight Andras the Immolator, shall battle your champion!"
            an "No magic, sword vs sword - honorable combat, so you may be reminded why you would follow him unto hell's gates themselves!"
            "The murmuring around the terraces had built into a full-throated roar of excitement by the time he had finished, the crowd lapping up the bold demon's words."
            "Rowan could feel it vibrating through the stone as he watched Andras took up stance opposite the burly orc champion, foregoing armor but taking up the blunt sword and shield the previous contestant had used."
            "The orc surprised Rowan by lasting longer than he expected. He weathered several of Andras's blows and then got a good one in himself, slashing the demon across his chest and forcing him back with a startled bark."
            "After that though, the devil-may-care smirk dropped off Andras's face and he came at his opponent like a berserk hummingbird."
            "The lumbering orc was struck with vicious precision again and again, barely even able to bring his shield up before he was attacked from yet another angle."
            "When at last the big brute collapsed to the sand, holding his hand up for mercy, Andras smashed him across the face, knocking out a tusk and laying him out cold."
            "He turned to the terraces and raised his arms, chest heaving, drinking in the cheers that rained down."
            cro "AND-RAS! AND-RAS! AND-RAS!"
            an "What do you think about that, worm?"
            ro "Oh, you certainly showed me about how honorable combat should be fought, demon. Particularly the bit where you hit your opponent after he surrendered."
            "Andras sneered at Rowan, but drunk upon his own victory and the jostling knot of backslapping orcs around him, he went no further with it."
            "In retrospect, Rowan realised as he listened in on the conversation of his guards in the days to come, the incident at the arena had worked out well."
            "The garrison had been reminded not only of their demon leader's ruthlessness and battle prowess, but their human leader's slyness and way with words."
            "Their expectations had been met; their world view affirmed."
            $ change_morale(5)
            return
        else:

            an "Hah! I knew you would try and weasel out of fighting somehow. Don't shiver in your socks about it, Rowan - as I said, nobody would expect a human to risk his soft, clean skin in honorable combat."
            an "You stick to what your people are good at. Weaselling."
            "The soldiers around them sniggered, but when Rowan didn't dignify Andras' words with a response they turned back to the action down on the sand."
            "The fight ended soon after, and the male demon headed down to thrust the victor's hand up to the sky. Rowan slipped away quietly in the exultant clamor."
            $ avatar.take_damage (["mental_shame",], "normal_damage")
            $ change_morale(-2)
            return
    "Don't take the bait.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Whatever."
        "Andras tried needling Rowan a couple more times, but both he and the orcs around them grew bored when Rowan refused to respond, and their attention drifted back to the battle."
        "The incident was completely forgotten by the following day."
        return
    "Respond submissively.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanAndrasSex =+ 1
        $ rowanGaySex += 1
        $ avatar.add_exp (50)
        ro "You are right, sir. I am your pet."
        an "Hell-damned right."
        "He reached out and pulled Rowan into his brawny side, flagrantly groping the human's flank and chest."
        "Rowan felt himself grow hot underneath the contemptuous eyes of the surrounding soldiers; where the burn of humiliation ended and the helpless lust he felt underneath Andras's rough touch."
        "The decadence of demons and the spinelessness of humans affirmed, the orcs lost interest and turn their attention back to the battle."
        "Andras though grew more and more bold with his gropes and caresses, his lust to dominate utterly interchangeable from that he felt watching blood spill and blade clash below."
        scene cg129 with fade
        pause 2
        show cg130
        show andras smirk behind cg130
        pause 2
        "His livid gaze fixed on a particularly fierce and savage wrestling match, he snatched Rowan's hardening penis and began to jerk it hard, making the human gasp to the helpless arousal pulsing up his spine and tightening his balls."
        "Andras suddenly stood up and pushed Rowan out of his seat."
        an "The chambers below. Now."
        scene cg62 with fade
        show andras smirk behind cg62
        pause 2
        "The sound of the crowd and clang of sword against shield was muffled in the sandy cell where Rowan got on his knees, coiled his hand around the base and spread his lips over the musky head of Andras's thick erection."
        "Drunk on violence and Rowan's willing submission, Andras had no interest in formalities; he grabbed the human by the hair and roughly pumped his cock past his lips, utterly unheeding to the splutters and gulps this precipitated."
        an "Ungh... tighten up and suck it up, whore! I know you can, it's what you're good for... that's it!"
        "Rowan hollowed his cheeks around the exacting thrust of his master's bulging erection, earning himself a groan of approval and a tightening of the grip on his hair."
        "Andras worked his muscular hips, filling Rowan's mouth with hard, delicious meat again and again, practically using him as a masturbation toy to reach a delicious high."
        show cg62 with sshake
        show cg62 with sshake
        scene cg63 with flash
        show andras smirk behind cg63
        pause 2
        "Rowan's cheeks swelled with hot demon cum as Andras found release with an ecstatic gasp. He swallowed it down only to receive another mouthful, and another, and another."
        "At last Andras released his cruel grasp and withdrew his wilting member, drool and thick seed trailing after it. He even went as far as to stroke Rowan along the line of his jaw."
        an "A prime seat at the entertainment, crowned by fifteen luscious minutes with my pet cock-polisher. Ah, this is the life I was born to lead!"
        "Did Rowan think of the tyrannical demon as 'master' during all of that? He shuffled the thought away as hurriedly as he got back to his feet and strode away from the arena. He could not deny the tiny shiver of pleasure it gave him, though."
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        return






label orc_deserters:



show bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Lost in his own thoughts, Rowan was slightly startled by the burly sergeant striding into the throne room. He and two other soldiers frog-marched five orcs in chains in. The prisoners looked ragged and resentful."

show orc soldier neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show wild orc neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

os "These vermin tried to run away whilst out on patrol! Took us a day and a half to track 'em down and drag 'em back here."

wo "There's nuthin but piss and misery in this y'ere place! Takin orders from a weakling yuman who's got shit all clue what he's doin. You can stuff it up your bung'ole!"

os "Silence, coward! What do you want doing with 'em, lord?"

"Rowan knew the mood in the barracks had been low recently, but he had not been aware that it had gotten this bad."

show andras smirk at edgeright with moveinright

an "If I were you, I'd have them executed."

ro "Oh. You're skulking around here, are you?"

an "Naturally. You need all the advice you can get. I'll give you it again: Execute them. Orcs respond to hard discipline and blood-displays. Turn a problem into a boon!"

menu:
    "Put them in the stockade for a week.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "No. We need every healthy soldier we can get. Spare them, and stick them in the stockade on half rations for the week. When they come out they can show their gratitude by following every order to the letter from now on."
        os "As you say... sir."
        an "*snort* What a fool you are! Do you think you're running a cake shop here? If they didn't think you were a weakling before, they certainly will now!"
        "Andras was right - once word got around that Rowan had spared the lives of the deserters, the mood in the barracks turned downright mutinous."
        "Still, after the orcs were released they agreed to continue serving, and Rowan walked with his back a little straighter for not having resorted to brute displays of power."

        $ change_morale(-5)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        return
    "Execute them.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Desertion cannot be tolerated. Take them to the yard, gather the garrison and have them executed."
        os "Right away, sir!"
        hide wild orc with moveoutleft
        hide orc soldier with moveoutleft
        an "Good man. There is nothing weak about listening to experience, you know."
        "Andras was right - the garrison watched the beheadings in stunned silence, but it was noticeable afterwards how the orcs went about their tasks and snapped to attention when Rowan approached with considerably more vim."
        "Still, the certain knowledge that the old hero of Rosaria would never have stooped to executing his own men to keep them in line plagued Rowan's mind."

        $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 5
        $ change_morale(10)
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        return






label alexia_visits_with_skordred:




scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with moveinleft

al "Hello? Anyone in here? I hope I'm not interrupting anything."

show skordred happy at cliohnaright with moveinright

"Alexia spotted the dwarf working on something at a workbench right after she spoke, but he was already in the process of setting down his work and approached her with a smile on his face."

sk "Is no problem, nothin urgent. I don believe we've been intradused. I am Skordred, master builder, at yar service."

al "Alexia Blackwell, uh, housewife. It's nice to meet you. My husband warned me you might be a bit rough around the edges...."

sk "If I'm nah mistaken, you're the honored guest of my masters."

al "It's not exactly by choice."

sk "A regrettable state of affairs. I'm very sorry that one such as yarself was unfortunate enough to fall in love with a regicide. However, know that I donna blame ya far the actions of yar husband. Yar always welcome in my shop."

"He held out his hands and, after a moment's hesitation, Alexia placed one of hers in them. The dwarf kissed her hand through his beard and then released it."

sk "Naw, tell me what brings ya here today?"

al "I was hoping you could tell me a bit about this castle, I really don't know anything about this place and it looks like I'll be calling it home for the foreseeable future."

sk "Is no problem at all. If I may be permitted a moment of pride, I would call Bloodmeen my greatest creation."
sk "The castle is a sorry sight now, but just imagine what it looked like when the mortar was fresh and master Karnas was marching through the gate far the first time."

"The man was lost in memory for a moment before continuing."

sk "Bloodmeen actually refers to an entire series of castles, each serving as the seat of power for Kharos's holy vessel. My order of master builders exists to make certain that a proper fortress from which to liberate the world awaits each of them."
sk "Would you like to know the histories of the previous castles or thar lords?"

al "That's okay. Thank you for your help, master builder, it was very interesting hearing about the castle."

sk "It was my pleasure. Have a enjoyable day Alexia."

hide alexia with moveoutleft
return






label rowan_is_feeling_guilty:



scene bg4 with fade

"There were screams, blood flew in the air, figures pointed, and someone laughed."
"Rowan was walking forward, towards someone unarmed who begged for him to stop, to leave them alone."
"Then he raised his hand, a hand holding a sword, and brought it down on the defenseless person! Somehow now he knew that he was the one laughing."

scene black with fade


if not alexiaSeparateRoom:
    show alexia necklace naked shocked behind black

    al "Rowan, Rowan!"

    scene bg9 with fade
    show alexia necklace naked shocked at center with dissolve

    show rowan necklace naked concerned behind bg9

    ro "Wha? Alexia, where?"

    show alexia necklace naked at center with dissolve

    al "Good. You were tossing and crying out in your sleep. Saying no over and over to yourself."

    show alexia necklace naked at midright with moveoutright
    hide rowan
    show rowan necklace naked sad at midleft with dissolve

    ro "Oh, it was just a dream."

    al "A nightmare. I've never seen you like this before, it was nothing like the war terrors you sometimes had."

    "Rowan covered his face with his hands, feeling the cold tears on his face that had been brought forth from the horrific images in his mind."

    ro "It's getting to me. The guilt for the things I've done for the twins, the people I'm killing and enslaving...."

    al "Hey, take it easy. You're not doing any of that right now, you're with me."

    "She wrapped her arms around him and tried to comfort her husband. The soft embrace brought forth both tears of guilt and gratitude. The hero cried against his wife, cried for the evil he'd done and for what he would still have to do for the two of them to survive."
    "After some time had passed, Rowan's tears finally stopped flowing and he pulled back."

    show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve

    al "Feeling better now?"

    ro "Not really, but I think I can bear it."

    al "Are you worried this is going to affect your work?"

    ro "No, this guilt definitely is going to hamper me a little. I can probably take some more before it seriously slows me down, but eventually I'll be crippled by it."

    al "You're a good man. Even after all that's happened, you're still a good man. Try to take it easy, we'll manage if you put off doing bad things while your consciousness is getting to you."

    show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
    "A wry chuckle escaped his lips, seeking a break from the morbidity of the discussion."

    ro "Yeah, try to balance the evil so I don't feel quite so bad about it. Great advice."


    al "Rowan?"

    show rowan necklace naked concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I'm fine, I'm... fine."

    return
else:



    show rowan necklace naked concerned behind black

    ro "No! No! Please!"

    "Rowan shook, his body was covered in cold sweat and he could feel tears on his face."

    ro "Where?"

    scene bg9 with fade
    show rowan necklace naked sad at midleft with dissolve

    ro "Oh, it was just a dream."

    scene bg14 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

    al "Rowan! You look awful, what happened?!"

    ro "Oh, hello Alexia, I had a bad night."

    al "Bad? From the looks of things it was truly awful. Did you have another night terror from the war? No, wait, this looks much worse."

    "Rowan covered his face for a long moment, recalling the images that he'd seen and what was clawing at his insides."

    ro "It's getting to me. The guilt for the things I've done for the twins, the people I'm killing and enslaving...."

    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

    al "Hey, take it easy. You're not doing any of that right now, you're with me."

    show rowan necklace sad at midleft with dissolve
    "She wrapped her arms around him and tried to comfort her husband. The soft embrace brought forth both tears of guilt and gratitude. The hero cried against his wife, cried for the evil he'd done and for what he would still have to do for the two of them to survive."
    "After some time had passed, Rowan's tears finally stopped flowing and he pulled back."

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

    al "Feeling better now?"

    ro "Not really, but I think I can bear it."

    al "Are you worried this is going to affect your work?"

    ro "No, this guilt definitely is going to hamper me a little. I can probably take some more before it seriously slows me down, but eventually I'll be crippled by it."

    al "You're a good man. Even after all that's happened, you're still a good man. Try to take it easy, we'll manage if you put off doing bad things while your consciousness is getting to you."

    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "A wry chuckle escaped his lips, seeking a break from the morbidity of the discussion."

    ro "Yeah, try to balance the evil so I don't feel quite so bad about it. Great advice."

    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    al "Rowan?"

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I'm fine, I'm... fine."

$ avatar.remove_guilt(15)
return






label disease_outbreak:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at midright with moveinright
show andras angry at edgeright with moveinright

"That morning, shortly after Rowan had gotten to work he was approached by Andras and an orc soldier."

ro "Yes, how can I help?"

an "Show him."

"The demon motioned to the soldier with him, who promptly stripped down and revealed a large rash that was spreading across his abdomen."

an "This damn rash has spread to a bunch of our troops and it's making them weak."

if avatar.skill_roll("survival", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "partial":
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Rowan gritted his teeth and cursed."
    ro "Damn, that's bloodren pox. It's a very dangerous disease that usually either kills those it infects within a few days or clears out after a week. Tends to spread fast too, very dangerous to people closely packed together, like soldiers in a barracks."
    an "Gheh, can we stop its spread by killing the infected?"
    ro "We don't need to kill them, just isolate them. If you survive this, you're pretty much immune afterwards. Come on, we need to start moving the infected away from the barracks into the tunnels."
    ro "That should at least slow the rate of infection, I hope."
    show black with fade
    "The two of them headed down to the barracks and organized Rowan's suggested quarantine. There did seem to be fewer new cases afterwards, but the hero wasn't sure if that was because the outbreak had already died down or because of his efforts."
    "Many of the soldiers that had already come down with bloodren pox would be dead by the end of the week when Rowan returned from his exploration."

    $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= min(castle.buildings['barracks'].troops / 2, 4 + dice(6))
else:

    "Rowan eyed the disease, careful no to get too close. He had no bloody idea what it was Which made choosing the right response tricky."
    menu:
        "Have the sick executed, then burn the bodies.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "He waved the orcs off, keeping his expression neutral."
            ro "Leave us."
            show andras angry at midright with moveinright
            an "So, what is this?"
            ro "No idea, so were not going to take any risks here. Round up the sick and put them to the sword. Ill get the staff to prepare a pyre for the bodies."
            an "You're going to decimate our forces without even knowing what ails them?!"
            ro "Im a hunter and a soldier, not a fucking doctor. Maybe next time take that into account when youre kidnapping people."
            "The red demon grunted in annoyance, then via a loud Bah! left to gather the sick. Rowan knew he wasnt fundamentally opposed to the idea, he just enjoyed being a dick."
            "As for the hero himself"
            if avatar.corruption < 60:
                ro "(Cant risk the entire castle for the lives of a few orcs...)"
            else:
                ro "(Dont know what the fuss is about Orcs breed like rabbits, well be at full capacity in two months top.)"
            $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= min(castle.buildings['barracks'].troops / 2, 9 + dice(11))
            $ avatar.corruption += 5
        "Quarantine the sick.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Isolate the sick in the tunnels and keep me informed on their state. Well see how the situation develops."
            an "Thats your plan? Wait it out?"
            ro "Cant do much else without knowing what ails them, and Im not going to start executing people over a rash."
            if all_actors['andras'].total_favors < 3:
                an "You maybe not. But I will."
                an "Im not going to risk my entire army just because youre being squeamish over a bunch of orcs!"
                "Before Rowan could reason with the red demon, Andras had already stormed out of the room, ordering his men to round up the sick orcs."
                "A reckless decision, but Perhaps it was better to be safe than sorry."
                $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= min(castle.buildings['barracks'].troops / 2, 9 + dice(11))
            else:
                an "Bah! I dont see whats the point in being squeamish over a bunch of orcs!"
                ro "Thats the sort of attitude that lost Karnas the war. If theres a chance these orcs might survive whatever disease struck them, we should give it to them."
                an "To me it just sounds like you dont want to do whats necessary. But fine, have it your way."
                "The two of them headed down to the barracks and organized Rowan's suggested quarantine."
                "Later that week, Andras would inform him the disease proved deadly, and most of the orcs had died, as well as a few others they didnt know have already caught the disease."
                "But the few that did pull through turned into something of an orc heroes. Orcs believed in the survival of the fittest, and an illness that killed over eighty percent of the infected was apparently deemed a worthy test for an orc."
                $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= min(castle.buildings['barracks'].troops / 2, 19 + dice(16))
                $ change_morale(3)

return






label pure_morning_with_alexia:



scene cg30 with fade

"Rowan awoke to the feeling of his wife laying on him. Since she still seemed to be asleep, he decided to just enjoy her soft warm skin against his rather than waking her up."

show alexia necklace naked behind cg30

al "Good morning darling."

scene cg31 with fade
show alexia necklace naked behind cg31
show rowan necklace naked behind cg31

ro "Heh, it isn't often that you wake up before me. What gave it away?"

"Alexia slipped her hand under the sheets and brushed it over her husband's cock, which had grown hard next to her leg."

ro "Should I apologize for thinking you're beautiful?"

"They both grinned."

al "Never."

menu:
    "Time to get up.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The two of them shared a long kiss, then the hero climbed out of bed to start another day in glorious service to the twins."
        return
    "Flip over onto Alexia and make love to her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump pure_morning_with_alexia.alexiaPureMorning

label pure_morning_with_alexia.alexiaPureMorning:


scene cg202 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg202
show alexia necklace naked behind cg202
pause 3

"He rolled over, putting himself on top of Alexia and kissing her deeply. She welcomed him into her mouth and wrapped her arms around his head to keep him against her for several moments longer than Rowan had originally intended."
"When he was finally able to break the kiss, he had to take several deep breaths to recover."

ro "I knew you liked kisses, but I wasn't aware you liked to kiss my breath away."

al "If you're allowed to have surprises, so am I."




"As payback, Rowan shuffled a little ways down so that he could run his tongue around Alexia's nipple, as well as give it a playful nibble."
"This brought a sharp gasp to her lips, just as the man had hoped."

al "Ah! What's that for?"

ro "Just trying to steal your breath away."

al "I'm not sure you quite managed that, think you can try again?"

scene cg83 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg83
show alexia necklace naked behind cg83
pause 3

"Instead of accepting that invitation, Rowan shifted once more to abruptly push himself inside Alexia's passage. She let out another gasp of surprise that quickly turned into a moan of pleasure."

ro "Nah, let's keep the train of surprises going."

al "Oh darling, you brute!"

"Her moans of pleasure between her words signaled that she was far from upset at this penetration. The feeling of her walls rippling around Rowan's cock, slick with the fluids of her arousal, added further evidence to that conclusion."
"Rowan began to slowly rock his hips forwards and back, his arms firmly planted on the bed on either side of Alexia's head for balance. His wife was content to let him take her, since he'd gotten lots of practise at learning the perfect pace to take their lovemaking."
"Gradually he increased his thrusts, timing them with Alexia's gasps and appreciative moans. Finally his own lusts caused him to lose control and he abandoned himself to them. Sensing the change in her husband, the woman could only smile and whisper to herself."

al "Yes, Rowan please, please fill me!"

show cg83 with sshake
show cg83 with sshake
scene cg84 with flash
show rowan necklace naked behind cg84
show alexia necklace naked behind cg84
pause 3

"Rowan came, spurting deep into Alexia's hot passage and triggering her own orgasm in response. Still spurting more of his cum inside her, the man collapsed on top of his wife, weakened by the now finished sex."
"The woman wrapped her arms around her husband and kissed his neck while continuing to relish the feeling of him filling her. It was in these moments together without an audience that she was her happiest."
"After catching his breath and rolling off of Alexia, Rowan spoke again."

ro "Well, was your breath taken away?"

al "I don't know, you'd better try again to make sure."

"Both grinned at each other once more."

ro "How about tomorrow or next week?"

al "I'll see if I can fit you into my schedule."

ro "If you can't find the space, I'll be sure to work my way in anyway."

al "Ha. Darling, I think that's enough innuendoes for one morning."

"The two of them shared a long kiss. Then, still smiling, the hero climbed out of bed to start another day in glorious service to the twins."


$ avatar.corruption -= 5
return






label jezera_s_alliance_making_skills:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowans day off from the field came to a screeching halt at the interruption of the one woman who had the least compunction of anyone against disturbing you."

je "There you are, my hero. I need to ask a favor of you, I'm going to be meeting with a woman of some status shortly and I'd like to present you as my sex toy to demonstrate my power."
je "But, it would be simply criminal of me to go without an accessory. A prestigious prize to demonstrate my power."
je "{i}You.{/i}"

"Rowan wiped the sleep from his eyes, as if doing so might make her vanish from the air like a mirage."

ro "Jezera. It isn't like you to ask first. Is there a catch?"

je "Only if you mind wearing a collar and filling your mouth with pussy while two lovely ladies discuss politics."
je "..."

ro "..."

je "Oh, and I might lend you out to her too. You know how that sort of thing goes, by now. "

"She giggled to herself."

je "I called it a favour, because were going to need a bit of...acting on your part. Your value as a trophy is somewhat diminished if I cant sell you as an {i}obedient{/i} trophy. So, much as it pains me to require assent, I will need your cooperation."


menu:
    "Pretend to be Jezera's sex slave.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "..."
        "Rowan threw his hands up in defeat."
        ro "Fine."
        je "Most excellent."
        je "You must be on your best behaviour. I have worked long and hard to bring this moment to fruition. This is, perhaps, my finest masterstroke yet. One more impactful even then you!"
        "Her hand reached down and gave Rowan a playful slap on the ass. He jumped defensively, resisting the urge to draw his sword."
        je "Come, let's get you dressed up {i}properly{/i} and then we'll be on our way."
        scene bg10 with fade

        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        "In addition to a collar, the demoness also had the hero change out of his clothes into something quite similar to the prisoner garb he'd been forced to wear a few months prior."
        "The ensemble clashed severely with the elaborate sapphire necklace, but Jezera made no move to remove it."
        $ delfQueenSex = True
        jump delfqueenmeeting
    "Politely Refuse her Dignified Request.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan kept his place, stone faced."
        ro "Jezera. Im your castles stewart. Im not going to just agree to that."
        "Jezera chuckled to herself and flashed Rowan a dark grin. A lesser man might shrink from that look."
        je "Surely, that isnt a hint of defiance I hear from you? Whats so bad about being forced to parade around in chains?"
        je "Am I going to have to persuade you?"
        "She leaned forward, wiping the space between them away. So close there were mere inches between their chests. His pulse sped up."
        "But, he responded by taking a step back to regain space. Then, he crossed his arms over his chest defiantly."
        ro "Will this entire meeting of yours collapse if I dont arrive in chains?"
        je "Well, I suppose not"
        ro "I told you, I want no part in what you just described. I just returned from a week in the field doing your bidding. Is this really so important as to create a conflict?"
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        "She rolled her eyes and drew back. She reminded him of a cat whose favorite toy had been drawn away."
        je "Tsk. Youre as much of a bore as I feared."
        je "Very well. In my generosity, I will allow you to come merely as a prisoner, as opposed to a chained sex slave. The fun parts can be forgone, but youre still valuable as a trophy. "
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "...Im not arguing out of that part, am I?"
        je "This is an important meeting. Today, a plan many months in the making comes to fruition. A powerful new subject in our camp. I will not let your petulance sabotage it now."
        je "This will not be a difficult trip. Just stay with me and be quiet. "
        scene bg10 with fade
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
        $ delfQueenSex = False
        jump delfqueenmeeting

label delfqueenmeeting:

scene bg3 with fade
show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve

"After that, the two left through the portal to a forested area nearby mountains that Rowan wasn't familiar with. He recognized the scenery, at once, from the war. This was the forests of Ealoaen, home of the elves."


scene cave1 with fade
show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Jezera led him to a nearby rock formation and opened up a hidden path down into a cave. She obviously knew where she was going, as she picked her way through a very specific path from tunnel to tunnel, ever downwards."
"Occasionally she'd use magical ribbons of energy to carry herself and Rowan down sheer cliffs or over difficult terrain. That particular spell seemed to be Jezera's magic of choice as she was very good at manipulating the energies and she always used it when she could."

if delfQueenSex == True:
    "Eventually they reached caverns that had been worked by intelligent hands. Here was where the show would begin, so a lease was taken up and a hood placed over the hero's head."
    scene black with fade
    show jezera happy behind black
    "Rowan would have to trust his mistress to lead him through the caves. Even without his eyes covered the man would have had a hard time making his way through here as the demoness no longer bothered to use lights and there was no other sources the man could make out."
    "Voices whispered about them and the soft pattering of feet other than their own was audible, but Rowan had no idea who they belonged to."
    "Eventually, they arrived at an underground building of some kind. The unseen guides lead them inside while Jezera conversed with another woman in a language that Rowan Didnt understand. Likely dark elvish."
    "The purpose of the meeting was growing clearer to him by the moment."
    "Inside Rowan finally could see something again. Glinting lights would occasionally wink at him through the lines in the fabric covering his head. They were taken to a chamber deep inside the structure before someone spoke again."
else:

    "Eventually they reached caverns that had been worked by intelligent hands. Figures moved around them with little light, but he could see shadows playing over great structures and the occasional glint of crystal in the darkness."
    "They whispered and stepped softly, meer pattering accompanied their footfalls. That meant they were probably elves. Rowan smiled in spite of himself, it explained why Jezera was treating this meeting as such an important affair."
    "Rowan watched them with careful eyes, his hand always resting on the pommel of his sword. However no one challenged them or approached the two walking down the center of the artificial cavern."
    "Eventually they arrived at a particularly grand building, where Jezera briefly conversed with a woman in dark elvish. He couldn't understand what they were saying, but it confirmed Rowan's suspicions."
    "The inside was much better lit by glowing crystals, it's passages made up of stone and yet more crystals of different colours and cuts wrought in dazzling architecture and artistry. They were led to a deep chamber inside the building before anyone spoke again."
    scene cg466 with fade
    show jezera happy behind cg466
    pause 3
    "Inside was a regal dark elf woman dressed in an expensive silk gown that clung tightly to her body and accentuated her lithe womanly features."
    "It appeared to be a private sitting room, with the dark elf seated in a chair at a small two person table against the wall."

wom "Well now Jezera, let's see the great hero my attendant tells me you've brought."

"She spoke in the common tongue, either because it was Rowan's or Jezera's native language. Regardless of the reason, it meant that the man could understand it."

je "Of course."

if delfQueenSex == True:
    "Now Jezera roughly dragged Rowan forward and pushed him to his knees before pulling the hood up off his head."

je "May I present, the great hero of Karst and one of Deanaras band to defeat Karnas, Rowan Blackwell."

if delfQueenSex == True:
    scene cg466 with flash
    show jezera happy behind cg466
    pause 3
    "Thanks to the light given off by some nearby crystals, Rowan could clearly see the regal dark elf woman that he'd been presented to. She was a lithe woman, dressed in an expensive silk gown that clung tightly to her body and accentuated her womanly features."
    "They were inside what appeared to be a private sitting room, with the dark elf seated in a chair at a small two person table against the wall."
else:

    je "Now an agent of Bloodmeen!"
    "Rowan stepped forward at Jezera's proclamation in full gear, hand on his sword and nodded to the two women. He leveled his gaze at the dark elf, wondering how this would go now."

"She stood up, revealing herself to be nearly a head taller than Rowan, and took a step forward to get a closer look at the man. A wicked smile graced her lips and the hero felt a flash of recognition that mirrored the expression on the woman's face."
"He knew this woman, but why?"

if delfQueenSex == True:
    jump delfPlayingSexSlave
else:

    jump delfPlayingPrisoner



label delfPlayingSexSlave:

wom "Hahaha! It is him! Well now Jezera, it seems I owe you an apology. Let's see how well he licks."

je "I'd be happy to."

"The two women sat down together at the table and Jezera pulled on Rowan's leash until he crawled up to her legs. While he wrapped his arms around her and lifted the fabric of her dress out of the way he continued to wonder where he'd seen this dark elf before."

scene cg67 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg67
pause 2

"He could feel the gaze of the lady from behind as he started his work on his mistress. First he kissed the insides of her legs and gently drew his fingers over the crevice of her skin where leg met hips. Then brushed his tongue over labia, nibbling slightly when he touched the other side."

wom "He's quite the romantic, isn't he?"

je "Yes, did you know that after the war he went back to his home village and married his peasant sweetheart?"

wom "Huh, no kidding? I admit, married men are among my favorites to make my own."

"Rowan extended his tongue and ran it up the inside of the lower lips, then flicked it ever so slightly over Jezera's clit, causing her to twitch once. She inhaled sharply as his tongue plunged deep into her passage several times in succession."

wom "It would sound like you're having a good time. Would you mind giving me a chance to enjoy him afterwards? The thought of having a hero of men between my legs is... appealing."

"A hand was placed on the back of Rowan's head as he continued to toy and tease. Then it pushed him against Jezera's sex as her thighs tightened up around his head. Taking the hint, he switched to a much more direct method of eating and licking as fast as he could."

"The effect was almost immediate. Gasps and moans of pleasure now emanated in response to his ministrations. Jezera exalted in this act and was soon leaking out her fluids all over Rowan's face in orgasm."

je "Hah, hah, I would say that he's probably good for a second round, aren't you pet?"

"She ran her fingers through his hair and smirked down at the man still between her legs."

je "You just love pussy, don't you? Go get more!"

scene cg231 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg231
pause 3

"Jezera relaxed her legs and directed Rowan towards the dark elf. He shuffled on the ground the short distance to the other woman, keeping his head down to avoid drawing too much attention."

"The unfamiliar lady uncrossed her legs and rolled up her gown to reveal an elven vagina. Her folds were thinner than Jezera's, fitting right in with her lithe frame. It was also already very wet, evidence of just how much the previous display had turned her on."



wom "Like what you see? Good, drink up slave!"

"She lifted up her legs and wrapped them around Rowan's head, forcing him in without any setup or foreplay. Obediently, he started licking, hard."

wom "Oh yes. More, more."

"While the man redoubled his efforts, he felt a long finger brush over his face. Suddenly there was a sharp pain as the woman opened a small cut on his cheek which made him cry out."

wom "Uh, uh, uh, keep eating or it will get worse."

"He did so, licking and plunging and drinking from the dark elf. At the same time, she caught a few drops of his blood on a finger and brought it up to her lips. Rowan could just barely see her licking the finger sensually before she let out one long gasp that signalled her orgasm."
"Shortly after coming down from her high, the dark elf woman casually released the man from her grip and pushed him to the side so she could sit at the table properly again."

wom "That will do. Shall we talk business, Jezera?"

je "Yes, let's."

"The two of them pointedly ignored Rowan as he crawled away until the leash was taught and then sat down cross legged to watch their conversation. Well, he mostly listened since he didn't want to take the chance of making eye contact with the woman."

scene cg466 with flash
show jezera happy behind cg466

$ avatar.corruption += 5
$ change_favor('jezera', 1)
jump delfQueenEnding



label delfPlayingPrisoner:

wom "It is him. Fully armed and unchained, no less. I didnt expect you to be quite so trusting."

je "I considered bringing him in chains to show his obedience. But, that just seemed too...pedestrian. What better show of where his loyalties lay now then to show him, sword in hand. "

"The unfamiliar woman crossed her arms with an appraising look on her face."

wom "My trainers would be able to make short work of this one I assure you. A month or two in confinement, some torture, and he'll do anything you want to make it stop."

"Rowan let a smile play across his face."

je "A hero has more spirit than you give him credit for."

wom "He certainly thinks so. Letting a man walk so freely among us does not reflect well on you."

je "This is the last time he will. Nevertheless, you wanted proof of my abilities, here he is."

"After a moment more contemplation the elf let out a sigh and turned her attention back to Jezera."

wom "Very well, I admit you were correct. Shall we talk business, Jezera?"

je "Yes, let's."

"The two of them took chairs at the table and pointedly ignored Rowan. That was fine, it gave him a chance to listen in on the conversation while he leaned against the wall."


label delfQueenEnding:

"They discussed an alliance between the woman and Bloodmeen castle, which Jezera seemed to claim to be the sole ruler of. Made sense, dark elf society was a matriarchy and wasn't exactly known for respecting men at all."
"The talk went on and on, covering various subjects. However a point of contention often was exactly what kind of relationship this would be. Jezera clearly wanted to be in charge, while the dark elf wanted something more equal."
"Jezera repeatedly offered different regions and fiefdoms, but the elven woman would respond that she should get more or all the lands she conquered. This did not sit well with the demon. In fact, the longer the conversation went on, the more visibly irritated she became."
"The conversation then moved on to personal matters. Rowan found himself distracted for a moment in old memories, trying to conjure up why the elf seemed so familiar. Had he seen her in the war? The reminiscence was cut off when Jezera abruptly lost her composure."

je "Being a vassal of the new rising of Bloodmeen and a lord of one of our provinces should be an honor for you! I've already given you generous gifts and proven I can capture a hero right under the church's nose, why won't you serve me?!"

"The dark elf woman laughed and shook her head at the sudden outburst."

wom "You don't really know anything about diplomacy, do you child? If I recall, you started this whole negotiation claiming we were equals. Now you want both my help and my submission? That's not how this works."

"Still smiling, she leaned forwards in her chair."

wom "I have eyes in many places. I know who Im dealing with. I'm have the armies, and you desperately need them. If this alliance is to happen, you need to offer me something far better. And try to compose yourself."

"Jezera did not reply, but straightened in her chair and folded her trembling hands in front of her."

wom "Better. Now listen to me, child. I will join you, but as an equal not a subject. The price for helping you take the world will be half of it. Fair, is it not? We both get something we want, that's diplomacy."

je "You are not the equal of a demon, worm."

wom "Now you have it twisted. You should feel honored Id even consider recognizing a little girl with delusions of grandeur as someone worth coming to an arrangement with."
wom "Know your place."

if delfQueenSex == True:
    "The demoness suddenly stood up and tossed the lead of Rowan's leash aside."
else:

    "The demoness suddenly stood up, knocking over her chair with a dull clatter."

"Ribbons of magic blazed to life around her. They lashed at the ground and threw the crystal furniture against the walls of the room."

wom "Sit down, you're not impressing anyone by -urk!"

scene cg459 with fade
show jezera neutral behind cg459
pause 3

"One of Jezera's cords of magic snapped around the dark elf woman's neck, cutting off her words and causing her to struggle for breath!"

show cg460 with dissolve
pause 2

"Genuine fear was plain on the elven woman's face for the first time. She tried to signal something as her body was lifted up into the air by her neck."

show cg461 with dissolve
pause 2

je "The dark elf struggled at the demonic magic binding her while Jezera continued to watch her cooly."

show cg462 with dissolve
pause 2

"As moments passed, more and more tethers latched on until the combined force tore all the way through, beheading the dark elf."

show cg463 with dissolve
pause 2

"This sudden reaction from Jezera had caught Rowan completely off guard and he didn't even have time to think about how he should respond in the scant few seconds between when his mistress launched her attack and when the body fell to the floor."

if delfQueenSex == True:
    show cg464 with dissolve
    pause 2
    "Unarmed, Rowan could do nothing but watch in the scant few seconds that passed from when Jezera first lost her patience until the body fell to the floor. He tried to think of something he could say or do, but none of it would have mattered. He could only watch on in shock."
    "It was only when the woman's head fell past that Rowan finally regained his wits. Instinctively he did a quick scan of the area for potential threats before he caught Jezera's eye looking at him."
else:

    "Rowan drew his sword and readied himself for combat in the scant few seconds that passed from when Jezera lost her patience until the body fell to the floor. However, no enemies ran into the room and there was nothing he could have done to stop Jezera's wrath."
    show cg464 with dissolve
    pause 2
    "Rowan's attention was brought back to the grizzly execution as the woman's head fell past him. In that instant Jezera and his eyes met."

play sound "music/SFX/BodyfallDirt.ogg"
scene cg465 with fade
show jezera neutral behind cg465
pause 3

"Those eyes held murder."

je "We're leaving."

"She didn't bother waiting for a response before teleporting the two of them back to the castle."

scene bg10 with flash
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "GRRRAGH!"

show bg10 with sshake

"Instantly after they arrived Jezera let loose an uncharacteristic shriek!"
"Then took a deep breath, clenching and unclenching her fist, and finally lowered her arm."

je "Grr, I'm going to have a bath. You're dismissed Rowan."

if delfQueenSex == True:
    "She started to walk away, then turned back and offered a smile to the man who was still sitting on the ground."
    show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
    je "At least I can count on you, {i}my hero{/i}."

hide jezera with moveoutright

"This whole episode worried Rowan greatly, as it was the first time he'd learned something of Jezera's activities away from the castle. If this was how she conducted all her negotiations, there could be dire consequences."
"Plus he still wasn't sure who the woman had been. It was clear that she had been someone of great power within the dark elf hierarchy, a general perhaps? He didn't know and it wasn't worth the risk of asking Jezera right now."

$ codex_add('dancer_s_whips')
return






label drinking_buddies:

show bg22 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

gh "Rowan, you are here early today."
gh "Was the last order of weapons not good enough? There is time still to fix them."

ro "No, nothing like that, Greyhide."
ro "I figured a nice change of scenery would do us both some good."
ro "We still havent gotten that drink."

"Greyhide smiled and set down his hammer, gently removing his massive leather apron from his broad shoulders."

gh "No, we have not."

ro "Wouldnt you rather hang out somewhere a bit less cooped up than the forge?"

gh "I like the forge. It is peaceful. Calm."

ro "Ive never heard someone describe a cramped room filled with soot and molten metal calm."

"Greyhide grinned, flashing a glimpse of his square, flat teeth."

gh "Now you have."

ro "Have you ever seen the view from the castle battlements?"

gh "No."

ro "Would you like to?"

gh "Is there drink involved?"

ro "Oh, Im sure we can procure a few bottles."

gh "Heh. You will need more than that."
gh "Lead the way, we will see if the view is better than my forge."

ro "Im sure wine wont hurt the scenic vistas any."

scene bg57 with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan stood at the top of the castle, staring out across the Rakshan Wastes with a wistful expression. A number of wine bottles sat at his feet, requisitioned from the castle larder."

show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"The bull stood at his side, towering over him with his imposing size. The two looked out across the vast emptiness together."
"Rowan should have been unsettled by the hulking brute looming over him. But... he wasnt. There was a peculiar, disarming quality about the Minotaurs quiet presence. He felt at ease."

ro "Have you ever had Rosarian wine before?"

gh "I have not."

ro "Then I hope you like the taste. Its a speciality of my home country."

"The minotaur took the bottle that Rowan offered him and drank the whole thing in one swig."

gh "Tell me about your homeland."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Rosaria is a beautiful place, verdant and green. Its a land of great plains of grass dotted with farmland, with pleasant forests and rolling hills."

gh "Sounds like it's got a better view than here."

"Rowan chuckled, taking a sip from the bottle as he stared at the bleak mountains in the distance."

ro "The most wonderful place for me was always my home village. Arthdale is really beautiful this time of year."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Or was beautiful, I guess."

"The old bull let him stew for a moment in his dreary reminiscing, slurping loudly from his second fill as Rowan nursed his bottle in his hands."

gh "What do you remember most about it?"

"Rowan leaned back against the wall and closed his eyes, picturing his home as he described it."

ro "Its mostly just images in my head: lazy mornings filled with the laughter of children, and the smell of fresh baked bread. Smiling faces and greetings from people youve known your whole life."

gh "I like the sound of your home. Very different from mine."

ro "Your kind lives in tribes, do they not?"

gh "Yes."

"The minotaur picked up another bottle and used his teeth to pull out the cork. He spat it over the wall and took a big swig, nearly emptying the whole thing."

gh "My home was in the harsh mountains, living in caves scratched into the bedrock. We moved around a lot, searching for food. We mostly ate moss and tough bushes. "

ro "So, no bread bakers I take it."

"Greyhide let out a rumbling chuckle."

gh "No bread. Berries were a rare treat. It was rough country, mostly rocks and shrubs. I never saw a real tree that was taller than me until I was nine."

ro "Why was your tribe stuck in such a desolate place?"

"Greyhides expression softened. He took another long swing of his drink."

gh "Not stuck. The lowlands werent safe."

ro "Bandits?"

"Greyhide shook his shaggy mane."

gh "Humans. They would hunt us as retribution for our raids."

ro "Oh Im sorry."

gh "You are not them. You dont have to apologize."
gh "Our customs did not make it easy for us, either. Every day was a struggle. A pack mate who wanted to be boss, or rivals posturing for mating rights."

ro "It sounds brutal."

"Greyhide shrugged."

gh "It was life. I knew nothing else."

"Rowan took a thoughtful drag off of his bottle, musing for a moment on the bulls past."

ro "How did you get mixed up with the Twins?"

gh "That was a question I was going to ask you."

"Rowans brow clenched at the memory. He took another swig."

ro "My wife was kidnapped, my hometown burned. I sat in their prison cell for months. They only set me free once I agreed to serve them."

gh "You sound like you regret the decision."

menu:
    "Yes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowans mouth twisted into a sour frown. He didnt respond immediately, staring into the bottom of his bottle in the vain hope of finding an answer."
        ro "Theres no use in taking it back now; whats done is done."
        ro "I didnt have a choice."
        gh "I believe you."
        gh "...I am sorry you are stuck here."
        "Rowan let out a bleak chuckle."
        ro "Youre not the Twins. You dont have to apologize."
    "No.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan considered the thought. To his surprise, the answer came easier than he expected."
        ro "Not exactly."
        ro "My life has taken a drastic turn, for certain. But not all of it is bad."
        ro "Im alive, my wife is safe, and I have a cause to work towards. Thats more than many men can say."
        gh "Purpose is what drives us. I did not expect to end up here when I left my home."
        ro "Life makes strange bedfellows, eh?"
    "I dont know":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan chewed on his lip. He was shocked at how conflicted he felt. By all rights he should {i}hate{/i} whats happened to him, but"
        ro "Im not sure. Its too early to tell."
        ro "Im still getting used to this place and the strange people living here. Its not {i}awful{/i}, its just different."
        gh "I feel the same. Most of the Twins servants are tiring to be around."
        "Greyhide patted Rowans back with his large hand."
        gh "You are the exception."

"A calm silence fell between them. Rowan looked across the valley to see an Orc hunting party making its slow procession towards the castle."

if alexiaForgeIntro:
    gh "I met your wife recently."
    ro "Alexia?"
    gh "Yes. She has been helping me in the forge."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I struggle to picture her hammering molten metal."
    gh "She is green. But spirited. Rest assured, I will make a proper smith of her."
    gh "I envy the softness you enjoy with your wife. Minotaur women are nothing like that, even {i}my{/i} love was a passionate beast."
else:

    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    gh "Your wife, she is the red haired waif who sometimes wanders about the castle, yes?"
    ro "Heh I wouldnt exactly call her a waif, but yes that's her."
    gh "I have seen you talking with her before. I envy the softness you enjoy with your wife. Minotaur women are nothing like that, even {i}my{/i} love was a passionate beast."

ro "You were married?"

"A shadow passed over Greyhides countenance. He looked away towards the horizon."

gh "Not married. My kind do not marry. We were joined."
gh "We earned the right to be together by defeating our rivals. I fought and won against her suitors, and she did the same for mine."
gh "She was a wild woman. Aggressive. Talkative. She often frustrated me with how fast she spoke. I could never keep up."

"Rowan smiled, imagining the shy smith shackled at the hip to a gregarious, chatty woman. It was a strangely fitting image for him."

gh "She was kind to those she cared about. Tender with me, when we were alone."

"The old bulls snout curled into a soft smile."

gh "Before I knew it, I was in love."

ro "Its a wonderful feeling."

"Greyhides smile wavered. His large eyes squeezed shut."

gh "It was."
gh "Then... she died."

ro "What happened to her?"

gh "We grew soft together. A mistake."
gh "Life in the mountains is difficult, always a battle. An ugly shrike thought herself worthy of me."
gh "She threw my mate off a cliff, then demanded I take her as my mate instead."

"He popped open the third bottle. This time he downed the whole thing in one gulp. He immediately opened another bottle and began to take swigs from it."

gh "I didn't care to fight for women after that. Nor did I enjoy them fighting for me. It felt so... hollow."
gh "Why fight for love? Why cause pain for others so you can feel pleasure?"

"Rowan looked at the last bottle, still half full. He handed it to the minotaur as he stared with a grim expression into the distance."

ro "This kind of conversation requires a bit more wine than we have, I think."
ro "I'll be back with a full barrel."

scene black with fade

"{i}A few hours later...{/i}"

scene cg792 with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy behind cg792
show greyhide neutral behind cg792
pause 3

"He knew he was drunk, because he kept realizing he was drunk and then promptly forgot about it again. Thats definitely something a drunk person would do. He really needed to remember to make a note of such things."
"For the first time in a long time (or maybe it was only a little while ago what day was it, anyway?) he had cut loose."
"Or... perhaps the second bottle had simply loosened his tongue. He was, after all, laughing hysterically. At who or what he was not certain, but evidently Greyhide found it funny too."
"The bull clapped Rowans back with his big hand, chuckling merrily. Rowan nearly pitched forward off the wall from the impact. That only made him laugh harder."
"Greyhide lifted his sloshing tankard up to his lips like a king raising his crown at a coronation. His furry cheeks wept purple trails on either side as he gulped."
"Finished with his drink, he opened his gullet and let out a loud bellow, roaring out some incomprehensible noise that no human could make out into the empty wastes."
"The sound was strange and silly and funny and other adjectives to Rowan. He was beset once more by breathless giggles."
"Goddess fend, where had the sun gone? It wasnt an eclipse, was it? And when had the hunting party found time to arrive?"

gh "Heh. You humans are all alike. Cant hold your drink."

ro "Hey! Rosss-arian wine iss strong, okay? We cant all be ten feet-tttall!"
ro "And ssstop dodging the the question!"

gh "You did not ask a question."

ro "Im {i}getting to it{/i}, oh-kay?"

"Evidently Rowans subconscious had been carrying on a very spirited conversation with the bull already, one it was completely comfortable with continuing without him. Best not to interrupt the two while they bonded."

ro "Sssso... think you cou- {i}ugh{/i}, could ever love again?"
ro "N-not that thatsh a {i}bad{/i} thing, just you know-"

"Greyhide let out a low rumble in his chest. He shrugged."

gh "Who knows. Maybe not? I do not know."

"Rowan patted the top of the bulls large finger like he was reassuringly patting the hand of a widower at a funeral."

ro "Ah, youll be fine. Youll get em."

gh "Ill get what?"

ro "What?"

gh "Ill get what?"

ro "Love!"

"Greyhide chuckled."

gh "Maybe."

menu:
    "Have you ever conshidered men?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan blushed or maybe that was just the wine coloring his cheeks. His fingers squeezed gently against the bulls thick digit."
        ro "Theresh lots of people out there."
        gh "Of course."
        ro "Not all of them Minotaursh."
        "The minotaur stared at Rowan for several moments, silent confusion playing over his visage at the suggestion. Then his eyes went wide."
        gh "Oh I, um "
        gh "I had not thought of it that way."
        ro "You ssshould! Youre a a great guy, Greyhide. You {i}duh{/i}- deserve to to be happy."
        "Greyhide seemed to have trouble looking directly at Rowan. Maybe the wine had finally got to {i}him{/i} as well."
        gh "I shall think about your suggestion."
        ro "Do that. I need to go passh out. I think Im a little you know"
        ro "Tired."
        "Greyhide laughed again."
        gh "Sleep well, Rowan."
        "Rowan staggered back to his room through the gathering dark. He would recall most of that night's conversation with a great deal of embarrassment."
        "And maybe, just a bit of hope."
        $ drinking_buddies_suggestion = 'men'
        return
    "Alexia livesh here too. You ssshould meet her!":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Y-you sssshould meet my wife. Alex- uh, {i}Alexia{/i}!"
        "Rowan nodded to himself, proud that he had figured it out."
        ro "She- she- shes great. {i}Super{/i} schweet. Like you! But without the horns."
        gh "She would not be scared of my size?"
        "Rowan slapped the bulls shoulder and waved him off."
        ro "N-{i}no{/i}! I dont thinksho. Shes- shes super schweet."
        gh "Heh. So you have said."
        ro "Would I ever lie to you, Greyhide?"
        gh "You do not seem like that kind of man, Rowan."
        ro "Good. Cause Im not."
        "Greyhide took an experimental sip from his tankard."
        gh "I would enjoy meeting her. I have too few friends in this castle."
        ro "Itsh a date, then."
        "Rowan stood up on his unsteady legs, resolved to inform his wife about these latest developments. They had a friend! And a Minotaur, no less!"
        "He really was a kind fellow. Rowan was sure Alexia would get along swimmingly with him."
        "Now if he could {i}just{/i} figure out how to stumble back to his room..."
        $ drinking_buddies_introduce_alexia = True
        return
    "Doessh having a friend help?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan chuckled and lifted his bottle, clinking it against Greyhides tankard."
        ro "At leash you got me, eh?"
        "Greyhide grinned and drank deep from his tankard."
        gh "I do. I was right on the first impression: you are a good man, Rowan."
        ro "And yooouuure a good man t-too, Greyhide."
        "The two drinking buddies clapped each other on the back, drifting away to simple conversations about life, the castle and their daily lives."
        "It would be hours yet before Rowan stumbled into bed."
        $ drinking_buddies_suggestion = 'friend'
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('jezera_and_shaya_personal_time', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.buildings["brothel"].lvl >= 1',), depends =('rowans_reward',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


    event('drider_egg_found', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.buildings["pit"].lvl >= 1', 'castle.buildings["pit"].free_space >= 1', 'week >=4'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('cliohna_s_unwanted_results', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, depends=("cliohna_s_hero_studies",), priority=pr_ruler)


    event('breeding_pit_first_monster', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', 'castle.buildings["pit"].free_space < castle.buildings["pit"].capacity'), group='ruler_event',
        run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


    event('drider_gets_loose', triggers="week_end", conditions=('castle.buildings["pit"].driders >= 1', 'castle.buildings["barracks"].troops >= 4', 'week >=4'),
        group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


label jezera_and_shaya_personal_time:



scene bg24 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

al "Hello, Shaya?"

"Alexia glanced around the brothel's entrance, looking for the operator and trying to ignore the sounds of the other residents engaged in other activities. A male slave with a particularly well-sculpted chest made this rather difficult."


al "Oh, uh, no! Im looking for Shaya."

"She stepped carefully through the strangely well-maintained building. The scent of the place left the strongest impact. Strong spices and incense almost entirely covered the stink of bodily fluids. The keyword being 'almost'."
"After stepping around the back of the counter, she knocked on the door to the office. This unintentionally pushed it open. But, Alexia didnt see anyone inside."


al "Is there anyone in here?"

"The woman glanced over her shoulder to see if anyone was watching her, then slipped into the room while closing the door behind her."


"The room was dominated by a small private stage with several couches surrounding it. There were two other areas divided by screens: a sleeping area and a dressing area. They were also deserted. A separate locked door went off to the side. Perhaps where she did office work?"
"Shaya's quarters had a similar level of excessive decoration and finery that the rest of the brothel had, but a much more imperial feel. This looked like a place where kings and lords were personally attended."
"Alexia brushed some hair over her ear. Did Shaya design even her personal quarters for the act of entertainment? "
"She sighed and sat down on the bed. Shed come to learn more about the place and its role in the Bloodmeen ecosystem. Was there someone else at the brothel she could ask instead?"

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    "She blushed slightly. Shaya had a reputation as Jezeras confidant, so talking to her was one thing. On the other hand, asking an actual whore?"

"But, then came the sudden sound of the door opening behind her. With it a pair of female voices. Without thinking, Alexia rushed towards the sliding screen in the corner."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral behind bg24

je "...always short something, so revisions are common."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with moveoutleft
hide jezera

"Trying to make as little sound as possible, Alexia crept to one of the cracks between the screen separating the dressing area from the rest of the room and peeked out at the two women who were entering into the room."

show jezera happy at midright with moveinright
show shaya neutral at edgeright with moveinright

je "Hrmmm. I dont recall all of these decorations. I thought I had it exact, but you messed it all up!"

sha "Hush, {i}Jezeraca{/i}. The original back room was dull. In my version, it will be dressed for the role in the play assigned to it."

"The half-demoness took a seat on one of the couches, directing Shaya to take the spot next to her, as if she were the one who the room belonged to. But, the brothel madam dutifully took the requested position. "



je "Since were in private, regarding what we discussed"

sha "Its done, Mistress."

je "And hes placed the item in her chambers? My marvelous little plan will not work unless its exactly where I directed it to be."

sha "...I have been gone too long then. Once, youd have trusted my word alone. If you plan to start doubting me now"

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Psh. Dont start with me, girl. Save the crocodile tears for your boy toys."

sha "Just because a thing may not work, does not make it not worth doing, Mistress. On a cold night, the game is its own reward."


show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
show shaya happy at edgeright with dissolve

je "The game is its own reward? Simply absurd. Madam Amoria taught you to talk like that? Does that poetic nonsense actually work?"

sha "...S-sometimes"

je "You think too highly of old tutors. If she were half so good as you think, shed have conquered the empire with her snatch by now."

sha "Y-yet you were the one who...mmmf...paid for it, Mistress."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"Jezera sighed and let go of Shaya. The freed woman gasped and ran a hand along her chest. Alexia sat transfixed. Another person might have been unnerved by Jezeras aggressive casual sexuality, but Shaya barely seemed perturbed."

sha "It is a strange thing, however, being lectured on brevity and simplicity by a woman with your history in schemes."

je "What are you implying, girl?"

sha "There is no need to imply anything, Mistress. Half your plots amount to hot air and an orifice stuffed with unpleasant fluids."

"Jezera scoffed."

je "Only the odd little trifle. My true aims have miraculous success rates. Now that youre here, youll see the full weight of my skill again."

sha "So you say."

"Shaya bowed her head. Yet, something didnt feel especially servile about it. Jezera paced close to Shaya. Close enough to bring their height difference to stark contrast."

je "And not another word about Amoria. Try to remember darling, teachers have their uses. But, theres only one person in this world you truly need to listen to."

sha "Ive never forgotten. Never ever."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"A faint smile crept onto Jezeras face."

je "Lets get that veil off, shall we. Theres no purpose hiding your face from me. My perfect prize."

sha "Of course"

"Jezera reached up and tore the veil away. Alexias breath caught in her throat at the sight revealed."
"Shed always presumed Shaya would be beautiful beneath the veil. But, the vision beneath was eerie in its perfection. Not a blemish. Not a feature too large. Even Jezeras face almost looked plain by comparison."
"If her entire job was seduction, surely keeping such a thing hidden would be a perplexing misstep..."
"Jezeras fingernails traced over Shayas skin softly, with the carefulness that one holds a precious heirloom."

je "My {i}Shayaca{/i}"

sha "Mistress..."

je "My perfect girl...I should have brought you sooner"
je "The only one I can rely on..."

sha "Always."

scene cg188 with fade
show jezera happy behind cg188
pause 3

"Jezera took the lead. She took a step forward and drew Shayas face to hers. The olive skinned woman exhaled sharply, but dutifully lifted lips. Their bodies intertwined."
"Soft moans emerged from the meeting. This was no chaste affair. Shaya has taken on the passive role, but the surging of her head and subtle gyration of her body made clear she was no disinterested partner. It had the desperation of lovers, long separated."
"Alexia sighed softly. Shed never seen Jezera act intimate with anyone before. Without thinking, her hand brushed against her thigh. From her hidden vantage point, she was forced to watch these two women."
"The effect it was having on her was..."

menu:
    "...Really arousing.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alexiaTouching = True
        "...Really arousing. For a moment, Alexia forgot where she was and got lost in the sights, sounds, and smells of these beautiful women in the midst of passion."
        "She bit down on her lips. Her fingers had slipped inside her panties. The urge to touch herself had been too strong. Now she was timidly playing with her clit."
        $ set_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence') + 1)
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)

        "Shaya didn't respond right away, instead she laid down across Jezera's lap and slid the two straps on her lover's top, revealing two pert blue breasts."
    "...Not too much to stand.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alexiaTouching = False
        "Not too much to stand. Regardless of what Jezera and her lover were doing, Alexia didnt lose sight of two critical facts. First, that she was not supposed to be here. Second, what Jezera would do if she caught Alexia eavesdropping."

scene bg24 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
show shaya happy at edgeright with dissolve

"After a small eternity, the kiss broke. Shaya was left half dazed for a moment. The sound she emitted was something akin to a purr. Naturally, Jezera smirked at that."



je "{i}The game is its own reward, huh{/i}? Those were your words?"
je "Well, sweet sister, lets put that to the test. Lets pretend I was one of those silly boys coming to call on you."

"Jezera walked over to the large sofa by the wall with her hands on her hips. When she sat down, she made a dramatic show of crossing her legs and spreading her arms out along the back of the furniture."

je "{i}Seduce me.{/i}"

"The kiss must have had quite the effect on Shaya, as she was left on wobbly legs. Alexia had never seen the woman so unsteady. After a few seconds of deliberation, Shaya went down on both knees. Her normally piercing ochre eyes fell to the carpet."

show shaya neutral at edgeright with dissolve

sha "Mff...but its you. You know well why Id find that a troubling task"

je "Tsk. And here I was expecting more interesting things from you after all of that word poetry. My {i}Shayaca{/i}, you know what I think of those with mouths to talk and no legs to walk."
je "Here, Ill make it easier for you."



"Jezera cleared her voice. When she spoke again, it was in the squeaky voice of another woman entirely. None of her usual dulcet tones. She even took on a backwoods Rosarian accent."

je "H-hello, Im Torinthia. I heard from my husband about this place...he said I could come here for a...good time. You are Shaya, right?"



"Just as fast as it changed, Jezeras voice came back. Slithering and powering."

je "{i}Seduce me, pet.{/i}"



"There was a moment of hesitation. Alexia could see the thoughts scrolling over Shayas face. Someone who spends most of her hours veiled is often not practiced hiding her feelings from her expressions."

show shaya happy at edgeright with dissolve

"But, slowly, Shaya began to rise to her feet. The change was obvious at once. The cock in her hips. The subtle smile that had formed."

sha "Torinthia, you said? Thats a lovely name. "
sha "And you neednt worry for a moment, sweet one. Youre in the best of hands with me. Pleasures one could never even explain to their husband can be had here."

"She swished her way over to the couch, swaying with every step. Jezera scrunched up her shoulders and adopted a strangely diminutive pose. An un-Jezera-like pose."
"Meanwhile, Shaya went back to the cabinet to select some kind of tool or implement. Alexia watched with rapt interest."

if alexiaTouching == True:
    "Alexias finger idly circled her own outer lips. With the intensity simmered, so had her wanton explorations. But, her digit remained in place, keeping her body teased in case Jezera and Shayas game warmed up."
else:

    "For all her curiosity, Alexia was still clear headed enough to notice this was an opportunity. Shaya and Jezera had both moved away from the door. They were also both distracted. If there was a moment to escape, it was now."

menu:
    "Escape.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia sealed her eyes shut. It would be risky. But, would it be riskier than staying and spying on a woman with a reputation for her treatment of enemy spies?"
        "She moved fast and cat-like, crawling to the door. It was not easy to ignore the impulse to look back. But, if she hesitated for a moment between the screen and the door, then it would be little different from simply presenting herself to them."
        scene bg14 with fade
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at center with moveinright
        "There was no sound of disturbance as the door opened, and no sign of being followed as she slipped from the room."
        "On her way back to Rowans room, her breath caught in her mouth. What exactly had she just seen?"
        if alexiaJezObedient == False:
            "Still, other elements of the encounter still stuck with her. In particular, elements of the earlier conversation with Shaya. To her ears, most of it sounded like simple interpersonal gossip."
            "But, sometimes gossip could be of use. Perhaps it might be valuable to Rowan to hear about some of these details?"
            "Though, it might also be wrong of her to violate Jezeras boundaries by sharing what was surely a personal encounter"
            menu:
                "Tell Rowan.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with dissolve
                    "Alexia narrowed her eyebrows. There was no question about it. When she returned to Rowan this evening, it would be with new details about Jezera and Shayas relationship."
                    "She planned to tell him about how Jezera had been the one to arrange for Shayas training as a courtesan. She also would give him a sketch of their intimate close relationship."
                    "Hopefully.hopefully it would be of use."
                    $ shayaClue3 = True
                    $ shayaClueScore += 1
                "Keep Jezeras Secrets":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Alexia shook her head. There was no way she could tell Rowan, or even tell anyone about what shed just seen. It would be...wrong."
                    $ set_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence') + 1)
        return
    "Stay and Watch":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia shook her head softly. They were distracted now, but were they truly so lost in their little game that they would not notice the door creaking open?"
        "Better to stay and watch...at least a little while longer."



label jezera_and_shaya_personal_time.jezShayaSex:

"Alexias patient wait was rewarded when Shaya returned from the closet. She had to cover her mouth to prevent from making an audible gasp. Shaya was standing wearing an unusual golden harness over her pelvis...a harness meant to hold up a gleaming shaft, where a mans would be."
"A golden strap-on."

sha "Now then, my dear. Shall we begin?"

je "Oh! My word!"

scene cg68 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg68
show shaya happy behind cg68
pause 2

"Shaya wasted no time and climbed on top of Jezera, sliding into her ass in one smooth motion."

"Shaya pressed down softly on Jezeras back. Her form arched beneath her hand, stretching her ass further out. Jezeras bare sex brushed ever so softly against the dildo."
"But, Shaya didnt put it in Jezeras sex. Instead, the rod slid into her ass."

sha "Hush now, pretty one. Let me take care of you.~"

"Jezera let out a long high pitched moan in the womans voice. Her his bucked slightly, pushing the mass into her rear. Shaya held her steady, working inch after inch of the apparatus in. The further in, the more Jezeras body yielded."

je "M-my husband never"

sha "Then it is good I am not your husband."

if alexiaTouching == True:
    "Alexias fingers sunk deep inside her own pussy. Whatever restraint she had regained in the break in passions was erased in an instant."

"Shaya rolled her hips artfully. Not the hard eager pounding of a man, but the controlled movement of a woman working her art. The golden shaft was visible in the light for a mere moment before plunging softly back inside the other woman."

sha "And I shall not tell him if you dont. It can be my sweet gift to you. A memory for when youre in bed with him"

je "Mfff.harder"

sha "As you wish."

"Shayas nails dug into Jezeras hips. It was a presage of a change in her pace. There was still the intense rhythm and gyration of Shayas carefully controlled hips. But, now it was at a faster pace. Alexia could barely keep up with it."
"Jezeras eyes widened. There was a delay of a few seconds, as if her body was still processing the new sensation. Then, the high pitched girlish moaning returned. Only louder and more frantic. "
"Alexia faintly wondered if it could be heard outside. Surely not. The room must have had thick walls. A brothel madam would not want to be overheard, either in plotting whispers or passionate whispers."

if alexiaTouching == True:
    "In truth, such thoughts had become near impossible for Alexia to maintain. She was totally overcome by the act of voyeurism. Her fingers cravenly attempting to eke pleasure from her clit had taken on the same rhythm as the pounding of the fake cock inside Jezera."
    "In a strange way, she had become just another participant in the scene."

"Shayas lips parted softly and a pant escaped. She was the one in control of the pace. She wasnt even the one being penetrated. But, the unmistakable signals of lust dominated her features."
"Jezera may have been on bottom, but she was no mere passive receptor here. Her body pumped forward and back to the rhythm set by Shaya. The effect was quite intense. Her ass hitting Shayas body made constant slaps ring out through the room."
"She was moving her body hard. And it was forcing the artificial penis deep into her."

je "Ah. Ah. Ah."

"Their entire bodies seemed to participate. Jezeras head rolled upwards. Her fingers dug into the upholstery. The energy seemed to be spreading everywhere. Shaya was not immune. Her chest shook and her breath had taken on a desperate airless pant."
"At some point, Jezera seemed to have set the pace. Where once Shayas practiced gyration had been pounding into Jezeras body, now it seemed that the demonesses wanton backwards thrusting were stronger. "
"It was as though her body were challenging the fake cock to go deeper and deeper inside of her every time. To make it hit places that Alexia could not imagine meeting sensation."

if alexiaTouching == True:
    "Alexia thrust out her hips, rolling them forward and back from her kneeling position. It was too much for her. If this continued, she might actually moan out loud..."

je "Y-youre enjoying, ah...youre enjoying this too, right?"

sha "Yes."

je "Mfff. I cant stand it anymore. Im going to"

sha "Y-yes"

je "Im going to"
je "..."
je "Hehehe."

"Alexia saw the moment Jezera flashed an evil grin. But, everything that happened afterwards was a whirlwind of motion."

scene cg124 with fade
show jezera naked happy behind cg124
show shaya happy behind cg124
pause 3

"Jezera had not only pushed the strap-on from her body, but dragged Shaya into her lap. The full grown woman was like a doll to be manhandled."

sha "Mistress, I-"

"Shaya tried to regain her bearings and speak. But, Jezera shoved a breast to her lips silencing her. Alexia was left gasping to herself. In mere moments, Shaya had gone from the top to little more than an infant."
"As if to emphasize it, Shaya timidly opened her mouth and took in Jezeras nipple. She was suckling it softly."

je "Shhh. No more words from you now."

"Now back in control, Jezera fingers danced their way up Shayas thigh. At some point, Shayas strap on had been discarded, but it must have been in the midst of Jezera taking back control."
"Now, there was nothing in the way of Jezeras fingers as they danced along the exterior of Shayas sex."

je "Mmm. Thats a good girl. Not a bad start."

sha "Mfff."

"Shayas body jerked and squirmed in Jezeras hands. Little brushes against her clit would have her jerking and hard suckling at Jezeras teat."

je "Still, not quite enough discipline. By the end, youd already melted back into a submissive little fucktoy, sweet {i}Shayaca{/i}."
je "Clearly, you need some more...instruction."

"Gagged as she was, Shaya could merely moan into Jezeras nipple. Her knees spread slightly, pushing her sex against Jezeras hand. Any surviving discipline was gone."

je "But, worry not. Youre back with Mistress. {i}We have all the time in the world. Ill make sure youre perfect for me{/i}."

"With that, her fingers slid inside of Shayas body"

scene bg24 with fade
if alexiaTouching == True:
    show alexia 2 necklace aroused at edgeleft with dissolve
    "...An action that was served as Alexias final straw. Watching Jezera fuck Shaya with her fingers was too much for the already over-stimulated voyeur."
    "Alexia had to bite down hard on her finger so her orgasmic cry wouldnt be too loud. Her hips jerked slightly, and beneath her a very small puddle had started to form."
else:

    show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

"Still, even as entranced as Alexia had gotten in her viewing experience, she was not so far gone as to not realize what this moment meant. If Shaya and Jezera had been distracted before, they simply had to be near absent now."

if alexiaTouching == True:
    "Still shaking, Alexia crawled her way slowly to the door. There was no reaction from the two moaning women as she slipped from the room."
else:

    "Alexia crawled her way slowly to the door. There was no reaction from the two moaning women as she slipped from the room."

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with moveinright

"Her breath came hard as she stomped down the hall. The memory of the illicit passions shed watched replayed over and over in her head."

if all_actors["alexia"].corruption < 31:
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at center with dissolve
    "What kind of person would stay and watch something like that?"
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at center with dissolve

if alexiaJezObedient == False:
    "Still, other elements of the encounter still stuck with her. In particular, elements of the earlier conversation with Shaya. To her ears, most of it sounded like simple interpersonal gossip."
    "But, sometimes gossip could be of use. Perhaps it might be valuable to Rowan to hear about some of these details? He would not have to hear about the entire encounter, but some of this information could be useful to him."
    "Though, it might also be wrong of her to violate Jezeras boundaries by sharing what was surely a personal and intimate encounter"
    menu:
        "Tell Rowan.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Alexia narrowed her eyebrows. There was no question about it. When she returned to Rowan this evening, it would be with new details about Jezera and Shayas relationship."
            "She planned to tell him about how Jezera had been the one to arrange for Shayas training as a courtesan. She also would give him a sketch of their intimate close relationship. Albeit, there was no need to go into specifics."
            "Hopefully.hopefully it would be of use."
            $ shayaClue3 = True
            $ shayaClue4 = True
            $ shayaClueScore += 2
        "Keep Jezeras Secrets.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show alexia 2 necklace aroused at center with dissolve
            "Alexia shook her head. There was no way she could tell Rowan, or even tell anyone about what shed just seen. It would be...wrong."
            $ set_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', get_actor_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence') + 1)


$ all_actors['alexia'].corruption += 2

return






label drider_egg_found:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show draith neutral at midright with moveinright
show skordred neutral at skorright with moveinright

ro "Something to report?"

sk "Aye. Excavashun' team stumbled on an old nest way down in the ruined catacombs ah tha old castles. We found eggs, so I called Draith to take a look."

dra "They're ancient drider eggs, several centuries old."

"Rowan set down his work and straightened up."

ro "But even after all this time they're still viable?"

show draith happy at midright with dissolve

dra "Yes! Well, one at least."

sk "Right, I'll leave ya two to it then."

hide skordred with moveoutright

dra "Drider eggs go into hibernation when they're cold and only hatch in a warm environment. They're human-spider hybrids, but are endothermic so can't survive really cold places."

ro "I know what a drider is, Draith."

show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

dra "Right, sorry sir. Since the excavation teams have breached the chamber, I don't expect these eggs to last in there, so I'd like to hatch what I can now and add them to the pit."
dra "If you can't spare the cage space, I understand."



menu:
    "Gain a drider." if castle.buildings['pit'].free_space >= 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        if castle.buildings["pit"]._driders >= 1:
            ro "Please hatch the egg Draith, we can definitely use another drider."
        else:
            ro "Please hatch the egg Draith, we can definitely use a drider."
        show draith happy at midright with dissolve
        dra "Understood sir! I'll get started right away."

        $ castle.buildings["pit"]._driders += 1
        return
    "Leave the cell open.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Sorry Draith, but I don't want you to hatch that egg."

        dra "Alright, understood sir."

        return
return





label cliohna_s_unwanted_results:



$ unwantedResults = True

scene bg12 with fade
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "I got your message, what would you like to talk to me about?"

"The woman put down her work immediately, but didn't turn to speak to Rowan."

ro "Is now a bad time?"

cl "No."

"However, she still didn't turn around or look at the man she'd called here."

ro "Well then... what is it?"

"Finally she looked at him, revealing an expression that Rowan hadn't seen on her face before. In fact, he couldn't remember seeing much of any expression on her face."

show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
cl "It is not through any fault of yours, but you have vexed me greatly."

"She looked, annoyed? Frustrated? Maybe even exhausted?"

cl "Since you were gracious enough to provide me with your seed, I have spent nearly all of my personal time attempting to discern what, if any, magical power you have."
cl "Again, and again, and again, all of my efforts have disproved every possible avenue that could conceivably grant you such potential. I can only conclude, with great reluctance, that you truly are an ordinary man."

"Rowan spread his arms wide and gave a big shrug."

ro "Well, I did warn you about that, though it does sounds like you did the most thorough test anyone's done of me."

"The sorcerer broke eye contact and started drumming her fingers on the table for a few seconds."

"Right away Rowan could tell that there was something else she hadn't said yet, some people had these kinds of ticks when they were trying to decide if they should say something or not. Considering it had to do with him, the hero decided it was worth pushing her just a bit."

ro "With all those tests, surely there was something interesting you found out?"

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Cliohna let out a long sigh and stopped rapping her knuckles."

cl "Yes, I did detect what appeared to be faint magical potential within you at first that I couldn't eliminate, but the more I looked the more I realized that it was someone else that you'd been in contact with. There were other auras, but this one I couldn't identify."

ro "Really? Who do you think it was?"

cl "I assume it was someone you met while out travelling, there was no demonic energy to it and I've already tested the major castle staff you work with every day."

ro "I do encounter a great number of people like that, but would they really have rubbed off their aura's onto my seed from such a short visit?"

cl "No sweethearts, no repeatedly visited acquaintances?"

ro "No."

cl "Fascinating, then there must be someone in the castle that I missed. Who have you been sleeping with? Anyone you've spent a significant amount of time in the presence of over the last year?"

ro "Well...."

scene bg12 with fade
show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind bg12

"It was nearly an hour later and Cliohna was just finishing a quick surface test on the most likely person that Rowan thought it could be."

ro "So, what's the results?"

cl "I cannot believe this. It defies all logic. How is it you have nothing, YET SHE DOES?!"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"That was the first time Rowan had ever heard Cliohna raise her voice. Feeling the air start to crackle with static, the hero wisely started to back off."

al "Uh... should I leave?"

hide alexia
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with moveinleft

"The man hastily mimed to his wife to stay silent while the sorcerer continued to fume. He took her hand and the two edged away together."

show bg12 with flash

cl "Drast!"

"She almost screamed that while the test tube in her hand exploded with a blast of crackling electricity. The couple had nearly reached the main hallway for the library."

show bg12 with flash

cl "A FUCKING HOUSEWIFE!"

hide alexia with moveoutleft
hide rowan with moveoutleft

"Another burst of energy flashed around the place where the tube had been once again, then another. At this point, Rowan and Alexia were able to slip around a corner and hurry out of the library, leaving the muffled cries of indignant rage behind them."

scene black with fade

"It would probably be best to wait a time before approaching Cliohna about this subject again. Even so, this revelation was quite a bit to sink in, apparently Alexia had magical potential!"


return






label breeding_pit_first_monster:



scene bg25 with fade
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve
show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "Master, Draith, I understand we have our first monster now?"

show draith happy at midright with dissolve
show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve

an "Ah servant, how wonderful for you to join us for this glorious occasion! Let us enjoy this together."

dra "Then, if you handsome men would follow me?"

"The dark elf lead the small group down the row of cages until they arrived at one where several orc handlers were attempting to either coax or force out the creature that was contained inside."




"Finally a fully grown female drider came skittering out of the cage and pounced onto one of her handlers. Rowan started to run forwards, but was stopped by a hand from Draith, who simply indicated he should watch."
"Instead of biting the orc with her mandibles, the creature started caressing her breasts and tethering strangely side to side. Two of the other handlers climbed onto her legs and started molesting her at the same time, which the drider seemed to enjoy."
"Once they got closer, Rowan could see now that the creature seemed to be mating with the orc she had tackled earlier and the others had joined in the fun. In-spite of the carnal display, the hero couldn't help but take note of the size of the creature and how quickly it had moved."

dra "Driders are fascinating creatures. No culture or societies and almost impossible to communicate with, but dangle the prospect of sex in front of them and they can be taught to do almost anything."



an "Marvelous. This creature will be of great use in our armies, I'm sure. How soon will be able to breed more?"

dra "Breeding will be out of the question until we can upgrade our facilities, but thanks to Rowan's efforts we'll have no problem completely filling up all our available cells with the site he found."
dra "The limiting factors right now are only space and supply. With the right know how and funding, Skordred will be able to help with the problem of space."
dra "As for supply, If Rowan can find more nests of the same species, we'll be able to accelerate how quickly we can raise them. I'll also be able to raise other creatures if their nests can be found, assuming we have the space for them."

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

an "Very well. Rowan, once we have a few more of these things down here, I hope you can find a nice innocent village I can cut their teeth on."

show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve

an "Then we'll see first hand just how mighty these monsters are!"


return






label drider_gets_loose:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show draith neutral at midright with moveinright
show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with moveinright


dra "Rowan! Rowan! One of our driders broke away from training and escaped into the tunnels! Now she's on a raping spree and moving towards the outer tunnels!"

ro "What? How did this happen?"


dra "It's my fault, this particular monster was much wilder than most and didn't respond to training well. I mean, she loved having sex as much as any other drider, but she wouldn't obey anyone for it. I should have been more careful with Black Ness."

"The hero strode forward and clapped a hand onto the monster breeder's shoulder."

ro "Everyone makes mistakes and it's too late to change anything about that now."


dra "Yes sir. Ness will probably escape into the forests soon and we'll never be able to catch her then. What should we do?"

menu:
    "Risk your own body as bait for a trap to recapture the female drider.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump driderSexScene
    "Send in a squad of orcs to attack and capture it.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Soldier, go gather a squad of orcs and bring them to the outer tunnels. Myself and Draith will go ahead and plan our attack."
        os "Yes boss!"
        scene black with fade
        "The fighting was fierce and cost the lives of several of the orc soldiers, but the escaped drider was back in the pits by the end of the day and Draith started working on devising a new way to train it."
        "The triumph ended up being quite the story among the soldiers and they frequently discussed it among their friends. While this blunder had cost the lives of several of their fellows, the orcs as a whole felt better afterwards."

        $ castle.buildings["barracks"].troops -= 4
        $ change_morale(3)

        return
    "Let it escape.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Let it go, it isn't worth it at this point. Pull everyone out of the drider's path so we can avoid anymore damage."
        os "Wah!? Yous a coward!"
        ro "I gave you an order soldier, carry it out."
        hide orc soldier with moveoutright
        scene black with fade
        "The drider fled through the underground passages until it had stumbled its way out of the castle and into the forests surrounding Bloodmeen."
        "There was no major damage or casualties after its escape, but many of the soldiers were upset afterwards that such a beast had apparently gotten the better of them."

        $ castle.buildings["pit"]._driders -= 1
        $ change_morale(-5)

        return

label driderSexScene:

ro "You said that this drider is still very interested in sex, right?"

dra "Yeah, she's left quite a few dazed orcs in her wake."

"Rowan nodded and turned to the orc soldier that had accompanied the dark elf."

ro "Soldier, go gather a squad of orcs and bring them to the outer tunnels. Myself and Draith will go ahead and set a trap for the drider, then you will capture it."



os "Yes boss!"

hide orc soldier with moveoutright

dra "Wait, what do you have in mind?"


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
show draith neutral behind black

ro "Alright beasty, where are you? Hello? Ness?"

"He called out into the tunnels for the drider, trying to draw it into his trap. Surrounding the hero was a squadron of orcs with nets, handling rods, and a very worried dark elf breeder, all nestled into cracks and crevices or behind rocks."
"Rowan was quite pleased with how well he'd hidden everyone, after selecting this spot for the ambush due to how many good hiding places there were. Orcs didn't like sitting still like this, but their discipline held."

ro "Here, drider drider drider!"

dra " Rowan! That's not how you call out to a beast as noble as a drider!"

hide draith

show draith neutral at edgeright with moveinright

"The hero turned to the dark elf who'd poked his head out from behind a boulder with a look of annoyance."

ro "I'm afraid that handling monsters properly was never something I needed to learn before now, how would you suggest I proceed?"

dra "First off, stop covering your cock, make sure it's on full display! Then, make a chittering sound like this: Chita chita chit!"

"Suddenly something slapped the back of Rowan's head and he tried to wheel around to face what had attacked him. Unfortunately, this act caused him to become wrapped up in the sticky webbing that had been lobbed onto him."

ro "Oh no."

hide rowan with moveoutleft
show rowan necklace naked behind black

ro "Wahhhhhh!"

show draith neutral at center with moveinleft
show orc soldier neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

dra "Rowan!"

scene black with fade

"The female drider caught Rowan in mid-flight and fled down the tunnels away from the ambush. He could hear Draith and the orcs calling after them and then launching into pursuit, but his captor soon outpaced them."
"With his upper body completely immobilized by the webbing, he couldn't do anything to get away from its grip, leaving him helpless in its arms as it sought out a refuge of some kind."
"Finally the drider slipped into a tiny side passage and dropped Rowan to the ground. It darted about the hallway for a moment, then pounced onto his mostly nude body, grinding its softer underbody over his cock."

scene cg121 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg121

"Like all driders, this creature appeared to be a giant spider, but with the torso, arms, and head of a pale skinned human instead of a spider head."
"The upper body wasn't entirely human, mandibles tipped with poison sprouted at the base of their jaw and the point where carapace gave way to skin."
"The lower body was mostly a black exoskeleton with hairs coming off of the legs and abdomen. At the back of said abdomen, which was almost as wide as Rowan was tall, was the drider's spinnerette which the creature had used to make the thread it had captured him with."
"Since he didn't seem the be going anywhere right now, the hero took a moment to study it's (her?) more human features. She looked to have been in her mid to late twenties, with a very fit muscled body."
"Her breasts were about average in size and there was a distinct hint of hips just before the body ended."
"Then there were the eyes, eight pools of black scattered around her head that occasionally peeked out around her soft silky white hair. At least the two main ones where eyes should be were possible to focus on to avoid being unnerved. Then Rowan retracted that thought."
"His attention was brought down to the creature's monstrous body, at the place where it was rubbing his groin. The stimulation had started to make his member grow hard, and now he could see that there was a sort of flap or slit there."

ro "(Her sex?)"

"Sure enough, once the creature realized that he was getting hard, those flaps split open and thick drops of goo started plopping out of it. Rowan only had a moment to look at the thing before the drider lowered itself down to engulf his member inside."

scene cg122 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg122

"The man groaned as he was engulfed by her, sliding into a passage that was a mix of flesh and silk that clamped down onto his shaft."
"Once he was fully inside, the drider closed its eyes and made a soft chittering sound which he interpreted as a sigh of pleasure based on her body language."
"She didn't stop moving when he was completely inside her, immediately going into a steady rhythm of rising and falling on her legs. At the same time, she pressed her human arms down on his chest and leaned back with a look of contented arousal on her face."

ro "(Woah, for a vicious monster she's surprisingly cute like this.)"

"Another groan escaped the man's lips as the drider pressed herself down on him particularly hard in time with her sharply inhaling."

ro "(Did she just cum? Already?)"

"If the drider had orgasmed, she showed no signs of being done and hardly even slowed her stride. Though now Rowan could feel his own peak approaching, given how strong and insistent her stimulation was, this wasn't surprising."
"Just as he let himself go and sent ropes of jiz into the monster's inhuman vagina, Rowan realized that he could hear the sounds of people nearby. Sensing his chance, he grabbed onto the drider's hands since they were within his reach and called out to his companions."

scene black with fade
show draith neutral behind black

"The drider realized almost immediately that it was in trouble, but was unable to disentangle itself from Rowan before the orcs got into the side passage and threw their nets over her."
"In desperation, she bit into Rowan with her lower mandibles and gave him a dose of poison to make him let go. However, she didn't get far and was subdued shortly afterwards."

dra "Sir? Rowan? Are you alright?!"

"Thankfully for Rowan the poison wasn't too bad and he hadn't gotten a big dose of it. Unfortunately he would still feel its effects for some time, along with the memory of mating with a monster."

$ avatar.take_damage (["poisons",], "light_damage")
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:









    event('helayna_has_been_claimed', triggers="week_end", conditions=('raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna', 'week >=4'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_story)



    event('delf_dipping', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', 'castle.buildings["pit"].lvl >= 1'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg25")


    event('greyhide_s_table_manners', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), depends=('drinking_buddies','greyhide_meets_alexia',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg22")


label clamin_bribing_proposition:



$ cla_tit_job = True

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

ro "... and that's it for this weeks main orders."

cla "Excellent, then we can move onto more important matters!"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Cla-Min, what is this about?"

"The goblin woman didn't answer, instead she busied herself with extracting a package from some nearby boxes, obviously intentionally taking the time to show off her backside to Rowan at the same time."
"As she came back around, her brother made his appearance and did an exaggerated stretch as he leaned against the nearby wagon. Rowan raised an eyebrow, realizing right away that this was a planned display."


if goblin_family_dinner_mins_blowjob:
    "No doubt they were going to be making an attempt to earn his favor again, same as her family dinner. Rowan felt himself become semi-hard at the thought of that night, to his discomfort."
else:

    "Rowan rolled his eyes at this. The Cla caravan was persistent, he'd give them that much. Though he had to admit he was curious what they had planned for him this time, especially what that package was."


ro "Well, are you expecting me to ask what's in the package?"

cla "A little gift, of sorts."

ro "There's a catch then, isn't there?"

cla " Oh, I would hardly call this a catch. This item here is very powerful and rare, and I could never part with it for free to someone who wasn't a part of my family or I knew cared about them greatly."

"She unwrapped the package, revealing a glimmering sword of exquisite make and quality. It wasn't intended to be showy or beautiful, this was a weapon of function."
"Rowan could tell from a glance that it wasn't made of iron and might even have some magic in it."

ro "Couldn't I just buy that from you? I'm certainly interested, if that's not a brand made by the priest's of Balast, it is an extremely convincing forgery."

show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

cla "You could, I would certainly part with it for a fair price."

show clamin happy at midright with dissolve

cla "However, wouldn't you rather an alternative? Why don't we have a nice personal discussion in my wagon, just let me take a seat on you until you fill me up with your cunning and sneaky spunk?"
cla "My brother could also discuss the details, if you'd rather have a man take you on for the time being. We'll worry about transferring the essence to a more compatible member of my family afterwards."

ro "It sounds like you're trying to pay for my body, am I a whore then?"

"The two goblins burst out laughing."

cla "No! No! Haven't you ever heard of a dowry, hero Rowan? It's traditional to give a gift when one departs their clan to join yours as a lover."
cla "Since you aren't really leaving a clan, I think it's appropriate that you receive the gift."
cla "We would be family then, after all?"


if society_type == 'feudalism' and (all_actors['jezera'].favors >= 1 or all_actors['andras'].favors >= 1):
    cla "I suppose that since you've got the ears of our masters, if you could instead get them to grant a title to my brother here, that would convince me that you have my family's best interests at heart."

menu:
    "Have sex with Cla-Min":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump claminSwordSex
    "Have sex with Cla-Min's brother, Cla-Bow.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanGaySex += 1
        jump brotherSwordSex


    "Convince Jezera to grant a title to Cla-Bow." if society_type == 'feudalism' and all_actors['jezera'].favors >= 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        $ event_tmp['using favor'] = 'Jezera'
        $ change_favor('jezera', -1)
        jump clabowTitleGranting


    "Convince Andras to grant a title to Cla-Bow." if society_type == 'feudalism' and all_actors['andras'].favors >= 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        $ event_tmp['using favor'] = 'Andras'
        $ change_favor('andras', -1)
        jump clabowTitleGranting
    "Refuse":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I think I'm good. Thank you for showing off your new stock, I'll definitely be considering a purchase soon."
        show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

        return



label claminSwordSex:

"Cla-Min was bouncing again and Rowan was having a hard time keeping his eyes off of her."

cla "Come on, you hot, wonderful, sneak, let's have a nice one-on-one."

scene black with fade

"A few minutes later inside Cla-Min's wagon..."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind black
show clamin happy behind black

ro "Well, someone is prepared."

cla "I'm always prepared for you."

"She was sitting on Rowan's lap, with both of them inside her caravan on a set of cushions arrayed in a corner. Her other family members weren't around and several incense sticks had been lit on a table nearby."

ro "Do you normally have discussions with people while you're sitting on them?"

cla "Normally? No. Preferably? Yes."

scene cg127 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg127

show clamin happy behind cg127
pause 3

"The goblin woman put a hand behind her and lifted the band of her top up and over her head, letting her breasts spill forth now that there was nothing to support them. Rowan's breath caught for a moment as he watched them bounce, then he took a deep breath."

cla "Now that's the reaction I was hoping for."

"There was a knowing smile on her face, the short-stack had taken note of the fact that she tended to distract the hero when she moved around."
"Now he was giving her his undivided attention and Min loved it. She grabbed one of his hands and brought it onto her breast."

scene cg128 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg128

show clamin happy behind cg128
pause 3

cla "Come on, get a nice feel for them. Make sure I've got the goods for your kids."

"With that encouragement, Rowan felt a little dirty as he got a firm grip of her flesh and ample endowments. He suspected that was part of the point."

ro "Can goblins and humans have kids with one another?"

"As he asked, the green woman on top of him busied herself with freeing his cock from his pants. Once his hardening member had been exposed, she looked up at him again, still smiling."

cla "Dunno, but I plan to find something else if the normal way doesn't work."

"One of her legs came up, a bare foot sliding across Rowan's chest, then she brought it back down on the other side so she could slip off her yellow silk pants."

ro "You sure you don't need me to help out, even a little bit?"

"Rowan could feel something hot and wet brushing over his leg as Cla-Min once again moved to be astride him."

cla "As the clan matriarch, I always make sure I'm the one on top at the end of all discussions."

scene cg69 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg69
show clamin happy behind cg69
pause 3

"The goblin pushed her partner back as she rose up, then set herself down onto Rowan's stiff cock. This elicited a sharp gasp as her heat engulfed him."

ro "I see. Didn't take you for someone who'd be that fond of other races."

"She just smirked."

cla "As a secret just for you, I'm not. My pussy has felt non-goblin tongues, but yours is the first outsider's cock. Hmm...."

"She started rising and falling, while squeezing down tightly on her prize."

cla "...but I don't think of you as an outsider. You were born to the wrong family, you're a true goblin at heart."

ro "Gha, whoa. You're real tight."

"As it turned out, goblin women had some really strong muscles downstairs. Cla-Min might not be able to get her arms around Rowan for a bone crushing hug, but she was doing her best to do the same on his shaft."

cla "Don't want you trying to get away, hunny."

"Now the goblin started fucking in earnest, quickly pushing her small body up with her bare feet on the pillows, then letting herself fall back down at full speed."
"Rowan found his eyes drawn once again to her chest and watched those large breasts bounce and spin with her motion."


"Encouraged, he grabbed hold with both hands, using them to feel up those enthralling breasts once again. His lover approved."
"Finally, one more groan of pleasure escaped from Rowan's lips and he bucked against Min's hips, carrying her up into the air for a moment as he let out his seed into her womb. Just as she'd wanted him to."

ro "Hah, hah, you kinda make it hard to hold back."

cla "That was holding back? Goblin guys usually cum in half that time!"

ro "Hmm, normally I think guys would get annoyed for being compared to past lovers, but maybe I should take that as a compliment?"

cla "I think we'll be spending lots of time together, especially if this doesn't take. Who knows, maybe I'll want you to be my favored mate from now on? At the very least, I'm happy to welcome you to the Cla clan with a special gift."

"She slid off of him and happily trotted over to the wagon door."

cla "Come on hero. I've got a gift for you."

$ avatar.equipment = equipment_data["exquisite_sword"]

return



label brotherSwordSex:

"Rowan had been periodically stealing glances at Cla-Bow this whole time, there was some part of him found the goblin man attractive. His gaze had obviously been noted, as Bow stepped forward and ran a hand up and down Rowan's leg."

bow "Come on hero, we both know what you want. You big, beautiful hunk."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind black

"A couple of minutes later, Cla-Min had excused herself and the two men had made themselves comfortable on a set of cushions that had been prepared for them inside the wagon."

bow "My sister had prepared some exotic items for this. I hope you don't mind if I dispense with most of them, not my style you see."

ro "Cla-Min does seem a bit overbearing."

bow "Yeah, let's forget about her for now. She isn't the one you just invited inside for some intimate negotiations about your future in our family. Speaking of which, I want to dispense with dancing around the subject too."

"He smirked and dropped his pants, revealing his semi-erect cock and tight sack."

bow "Let's fuck."

ro "Well you certainly get right to the..."

scene cg89 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg89
pause 3

"As the hero spoke, the goblin popped open a bottle of some kind of ointment and got down on his hands and presented his ass up in the air towards Rowan."

ro "... point. Wow. Are you sure that's how you want to do this?"

"The short man twisted his head around to make eye contact while also starting to work the ointment into his anus, revealing his teeth in a wide grin at the same time."

bow "Hey, I figured that there aren't many guys in the castle who'd be willing to let you pack in their shit. So that's where I come in, or should I say, fill out?"

"He turned back away as Rowan undid his trousers and let his cock slip free, which had straining against its confines for the last minute or so. He'd finished lubbing up now but kept one of his hands back there to hold a cheek open."

bow "Besides, I like being with big studs like yourself. I don't get many chances, but when I do, ohhhh yessss...!"

scene cg90 with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind cg90
pause 3

"He'd slid in easy enough, that ointment worked well, but just how tightly his partner was squeezing down on him was tough to bear."

bow "Come on big guy, pound me."

"The egging on drove Rowan to do just that and he started thrusting in and out hard. Evidently Bow wanted this, so there was no reason to hold back and be soft. This was a romp, a chance to cut loose and just have fun."
"It was exhilarating to fuck a man's ass like this. He might be half Rowan's size, but Bow was a grown adult and his sounds made it clear he was loving every second of this. Evidently he was also adept at pleasing cocks, given how that ring was squeezing and teasing Rowan's shaft."
"In and out, push and pull. This tight muscular backside was a joy to have all to himself. The hero let himself go, giving into the rut and enjoying it as best he could."

bow "Dump everything inside me! Come on, you'll have plenty leftover, give me this load."


scene cg90 with sshake
scene cg90 with sshake
scene cg91 with flash
show rowan necklace happy behind cg91
pause 3

"With one last growl, Rowan did so. He pushed himself up to the hilt on the goblin and unloaded several sprays of his seed deep inside Bow's asshole. Then he stepped back somewhat unsteadily."
"As the hero's head plopped out with a small strand of semen following it, Cla-Bow reached back and pressed a hand over his ass. He reorientated himself, while trying to hold everything in."

bow "Man, that felt really good. If it isn't too much trouble, I'd like to keep this souvenir for myself. I'll give you a blowjob in a few minutes, after you've had a chance to recover and I've had a chance to clean you off."

ro "Yeah, I think I can manage."

"Once again the goblin man grinned at him."

bow "Then I'll be sure to get sister to give you the promised gift. Maybe you'd like to go again after that? I'm not satisfied yet."

ro "You haven't gotten off yet?"

bow "No, I came three times while you were fucking me. Really, I just want to do it again!"

"Rowan shook his head in dismay."

ro "You're insatiable!"

$ avatar.equipment = equipment_data["exquisite_sword"]

return



label clabowTitleGranting:

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "I think I could probably pull some strings on your behalf. What sort of a title where you thinking of? If I remember right, Cla-Bow doesn't have any children, does he?"

cla "Oh no, he just likes guys more than girls. That doesn't mean he doesn't have any kids that a nice title might not be passed on to. Anyway, I was thinking that..."

scene bg6 with fade


if event_tmp['using favor'] == 'Jezera':
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

    ro "... so I thought that would be an appropriate reward for his help."

    show jezera happy at midright

    je "Such a simple thing it is to give a title, just say it and it is. I rather like this system that Solensia has come up with, but she does seem far too stringent with who is honored."
    je "I'll perform the ceremony this evening at supper, please make certain that Cla-Bow is in attendance."

    "Rowan bowed to his mistress."

    ro "Of course."

    je "Will there be anything else?"

    ro "Let me see, domestic fees, new hirings, rewards, no we've covered everything."

    je "Excellent, I believe I will take a bath. Should you need me I will be in my chambers."

    hide jezera with dissolve


elif event_tmp['using favor'] == 'Andras':
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

    ro "... so I thought that would be an appropriate reward for his help."

    an "These goblins are quite the strange sort to be so easily satisfied with words. It's by no means how I would have rewarded him, but if you say so I will agree to it. Inform me when it is time to grant the title and I will do so."

    "Rowan bowed to his master."

    ro "Of course."

    an "Is that everything, servant?"

    ro "Hmm, troop upkeep, recruitment, rewards, yes I believe we've covered all official business."

    an "Good, excuse me."

    hide andras with dissolve


show clamin happy at edgeleft with moveinleft

cla "I would say that went rather well. I'll tell my brother the good news, and you'll have a shiny new sword right after the ceremony finishes."

$ give_item('balasts_brand')
return






label helayna_has_been_claimed:




scene bg14 with fade

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

al "Rowan! What is going on? I just saw a naked woman get carried into your room!"

show rowan necklace sad at midleft with dissolve

ro "It was Helayna."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midright with dissolve

if (helaynaRelationship == 0):
    al "That noble girl that studied under you a few years back?"
else:

    al "Wait, I remember you telling me about that girl, Duke Raeve's niece was it? Why is she here?"

ro "Yes, that's her. She was corrupted, twisted by Jezera. I protected her from being gangraped, by claiming her as my own."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

al "So it isn't what it looks like? She isn't some sex slave for you."

"Rowan found himself freeze up, unable to find the words to answer his wife."

al "That's a relief, I was so worried that-"

ro "Alexia."

"Finally he was able to speak again. The way he said her name silenced Alexia immediately, and a creeping dread began to fill her heart again."

ro "To claim her, I had to do it physically, sexually. Not just because that's what Jezera wanted, but because Helayna had become so crazed that she needed someone, anyone, to fuck her."

"There was no question that this was going to drive a wedge between the two of them, only what form it would take. That all came down to why he'd claimed Helayna for himself."

if (helaynaRelationship == 0):
    menu:
        "A part of Rowan loved Helayna, his best student.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ helaynaConfession = True
            ro "She looked like she was in such pain, someone I'd seen grow under my tutelage into a great young woman. In the moment I needed to make sure that it was me that she gave herself to, not some orc or brute."
            ro "I care about her. I had to protect her."
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            "For all his noble words, there was one part he left out. Alexia was not to be fooled."
            al "You care about her? Or love her?"
            "Rowan didnt know how to answer that."
            "A loud cry suddenly came up from inside Rowan's room."
            show helayna naked aroused behind bg14
            hel "Rowan! I need you, where are you?! Please, fuck me...."

            al "And now you're going to do it again, aren't you? You have to, or it would have been for nothing."
            if alexiaJezeraSex > 0 or alexiaAndrasSex > 0:
                "Alexia wrapped her arms around her chest while tears streamed down her cheeks."
                al "When I think about all that has transpired since our ordeal began"
                "She cut herself off."
                al "I should understand. I should be able to forgive. You were with someone you cared about and you couldnt control yourself. And yet.."
                al "Youre my anchor and you were sleeping with another woman. Loving another woman. Wheres my anchor now?"
            else:
                "Alexia reached out a placed a hand on his cheek. Tears had started to fall down hers."
                al "My Rowan. My sweet Rowan. What is this place doing to you?"

            $ change_relation('alexia', -20)
        "Rowan had to protect someone who was in danger in whatever way he could.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "I needed to do what I could to save someone, anyone, from what my actions had caused. I'd just helped the twins conquer Reave Keep, I couldn't bear to what what was going to happen!"
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            "Alexia chuckled softly and sadly."
            al "Youre such a hero. You always have been. More than that, you care about this girl, dont you? You had to save her, right?"
            ro "Exactly."
            al "But, did you want to fuck with her?"
            ro "What?"
            al "When Jezera told you to sleep her, did you enjoy yourself? Did you want to do it?"
            ro "I had to save her"
            al "You did. But, sometimes that means you grin and bear it. Something, you tell yourself that you had to, and you really liked it. Did you want fuck her?"
            menu:
                "Yes.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan straightened up his back and looked Alexia in the eyes. The moment she asked the question, he knew the answer. Still, saying it out loud was going to hurt."
                    ro "I think...I think I did...I had to, but you might be right. I might have liked it."
                "No.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan felt caught in a vice. The moment she asked the question, in a moment he instantly understood there was a true answer and one he had to give."
                    ro "No of course. She was my student. I felt like I was violating her."
                    "Alexia studied his eyes closely."
                    al "I dont believe you."
            show helayna naked aroused behind bg14
            hel "Rowan! I need you, where are you?! Please, fuck me...."

            al "You're even going to do it again, aren't you? You have to, or it would have been for nothing."
            if alexiaJezeraSex > 0 or alexiaAndrasSex > 0:
                "Alexia shivered softly and wrapped her arms around her chest."
                al "Look at me, getting worked up over this. I understand the temptations of this place"
                al "But, youre my hope. Youre my lodestar. Look what theyre twisting you into."
            else:
                al "Goddess. What are these fiends doing to you? Every day a little piece of you diminishes."

            $ change_relation('alexia', -10)
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(2)
        "Helayna's begging and Jezera's edging was too much to resist.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "I didn't want to do it, I wouldn't have done it, but when Helayna started screaming it was me that she called for. She turned to me for help and, I'm ashamed to admit it, but I wanted to take her."
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            al "Oh Rowan, what have those monster doing to you?"
            if alexiaJezeraSex > 0 or alexiaAndrasSex > 0:
                "She turned her head to the side, refusing to meet him eye to eye. Then in a soft voice she added a whisper."
                al "What are they doing to us?"
            else:
                pass
            show helayna naked aroused behind bg14
            hel "Rowan! I need you, where are you?! Please, fuck me...."

            al "My love, darling, please. Please don't give into the darkness. Keep your soul, keep your heart. Please stay my Rowan."

            $ change_relation('alexia', -3)
            $ avatar.corruption += 5

elif (helaynaRelationship == 1):
    menu:
        "Rowan had always wanted more than just friendship with Helayna.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            $ helaynaConfession = True
            ro "She was one of the few nobles that ever cared about me, who ever put herself on the line for my sake. Who I ever cared about in turn. I hadn't forgotten that, and when I was in the moment and saw what had become of her..."
            ro "I had to protect her."
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            "For all his noble words, there was one part he left out. Alexia was not to be fooled."
            al "You care about her? Or love her?"
            "Rowan didnt know how to answer that."
            "A loud cry suddenly came up from inside Rowan's room."
            show helayna naked aroused behind bg14
            hel "Rowan! I need you, where are you?! Please, fuck me...."

            al "And now you're going to do it again, aren't you? You have to, or it would have been for nothing."
            if alexiaJezeraSex == False and alexiaAndrasSex == False:
                "Alexia wrapped her arms around her chest while tears streamed down her cheeks."
                al "When I think about all that has transpired since our ordeal began"
                "She cut herself off."
                al "I should understand. I should be able to forgive. You were with someone you cared about and you couldnt control yourself. And yet.."
                al "Youre my anchor and you were sleeping with another woman. Loving another woman. Wheres my anchor now?"
            else:
                "Alexia reached out a placed a hand on his cheek. Tears had started to fall down hers."
                al "My Rowan. My sweet Rowan. What is this place doing to you?"
            $ change_relation('alexia', -20)
        "Rowan had to protect someone who was in danger in whatever way he could.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "I needed to do what I could to save someone, anyone, from what my actions had caused. I'd just helped the twins conquer Reave Keep, I couldn't bear to what what was going to happen!"
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            "Alexia chuckled softly and sadly."
            al "Youre such a hero. You always have been. More than that, you care about this girl, dont you? You had to save her, right?"
            ro "Exactly."
            al "But, did you want to fuck with her?"
            ro "What?"
            al "When Jezera told you to sleep her, did you enjoy yourself? Did you want to do it?"
            ro "I had to save her"
            al "You did. But, sometimes that means you grin and bear it. Something, you tell yourself that you had to, and you really liked it. Did you want fuck her?"
            menu:
                "Yes.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan straightened up his back and looked Alexia in the eyes. The moment she asked the question, he knew the answer. Still, saying it out loud was going to hurt."
                    ro "I think...I think I did...I had to, but you might be right. I might have liked it."
                "No.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan felt caught in a vice. The moment she asked the question, in a moment he instantly understood there was a true answer and one he had to give."
                    ro "No of course. She's my friend. I felt like I was violating her."
                    "Alexia studied his eyes closely."
                    al "I dont believe you."
            show helayna naked aroused behind bg14
            hel "Rowan! I need you, where are you?! Please, fuck me...."

            al "You're even going to do it again, aren't you? You have to, or it would have been for nothing."
            if alexiaJezeraSex > 0 or alexiaAndrasSex > 0:
                "Alexia shivered softly and wrapped her arms around her chest."
                al "Look at me, getting worked up over this. I understand the temptations of this place"
                al "But, youre my hope. Youre my lodestar. Look what theyre twisting you into."
            else:
                al "Goddess. What are these fiends doing to you? Every day a little piece of you diminishes."

            $ change_relation('alexia', -10)
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(2)
        "Helayna's begging and Jezera's edging was too much to resist.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "I didn't want to do it, I wouldn't have done it, but when Helayna started screaming it was me that she called for. She turned to me for help and, I'm ashamed to admit it, but I wanted to take her."
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            al "Oh Rowan, what have those monster doing to you?"
            if alexiaJezeraSex > 0 or alexiaAndrasSex > 0:
                "She turned her head to the side, refusing to meet him eye to eye. Then in a soft voice she added a whisper."
                al "What are they doing to us?"
            else:
                pass
            show helayna naked aroused behind bg14
            hel "Rowan! I need you, where are you?! Please, fuck me...."

            al "My love, darling, please. Please don't give into the darkness. Keep your soul, keep your heart. Please stay my Rowan."

            $ change_relation('alexia', -3)
            $ avatar.corruption += 5
else:

    menu:
        "Rowan had to protect someone who was in danger in whatever way he could.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "I needed to do what I could to save someone, anyone, from what my actions had caused. I'd just helped the twins conquer Reave Keep, I couldn't bear to what what was going to happen!"
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            "Alexia chuckled softly and sadly."
            al "Youre such a hero. You always have been. More than that, you care about this girl, dont you? You had to save her, right?"
            ro "Exactly."
            al "But, did you want to fuck with her?"
            ro "What?"
            al "When Jezera told you to sleep her, did you enjoy yourself? Did you want to do it?"
            ro "I had to save her"
            al "You did. But, sometimes that means you grin and bear it. Something, you tell yourself that you had to, and you really liked it. Did you want fuck her?"
            menu:
                "Yes.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan straightened up his back and looked Alexia in the eyes. The moment she asked the question, he knew the answer. Still, saying it out loud was going to hurt."
                    ro "I think...I think I did...I had to, but you might be right. I might have liked it."
                "No.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan felt caught in a vice. The moment she asked the question, in a moment he instantly understood there was a true answer and one he had to give."
                    ro "No of course. She's my friend. I felt like I was violating her."
                    "Alexia studied his eyes closely."
                    al "I dont believe you."
            show helayna naked aroused behind bg14
            hel "Rowan! I need you, where are you?! Please, fuck me...."

            al "You're even going to do it again, aren't you? You have to, or it would have been for nothing."
            if alexiaJezeraSex > 0 or alexiaAndrasSex > 0:
                "Alexia shivered softly and wrapped her arms around her chest."
                al "Look at me, getting worked up over this. I understand the temptations of this place"
                al "But, youre my hope. Youre my lodestar. Look what theyre twisting you into."
            else:
                al "Goddess. What are these fiends doing to you? Every day a little piece of you diminishes."

            $ change_relation('alexia', -10)
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(2)
        "Helayna's begging and Jezera's edging was too much to resist.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "I didn't want to do it, I wouldn't have done it, but when Helayna started screaming it was me that she called for. She turned to me for help and, I'm ashamed to admit it, but I wanted to take her."
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
            al "Oh Rowan, what have those monster doing to you?"
            if alexiaJezeraSex > 0 or alexiaAndrasSex > 0:
                "She turned her head to the side, refusing to meet him eye to eye. Then in a soft voice she added a whisper."
                al "What are they doing to us?"
            else:
                pass
            show helayna naked aroused behind bg14
            hel "Rowan! I need you, where are you?! Please, fuck me...."

            al "My love, darling, please. Please don't give into the darkness. Keep your soul, keep your heart. Please stay my Rowan."

            $ change_relation('alexia', -3)
            $ avatar.corruption += 5

"Another loud cry of frustration filled the air from Rowan's chamber."

ro "Alexia, I need to go to her. If I don't, she'll probably go find someone or something else to try and deal with her uncontrollable lust."


if not alexiaSeparateRoom:
    al "Then I'm going to move out. I don't want to see Helayna, I don't want to see you breaking our vows with her, even if it is to protect her. I'm sorry, darling."

    $ alexiaSeparateRoom = True


al "Go, deal with Helayna. I need some time to myself right now."
$ rowan_shares_room_with_helayna = True


scene bg9 with fade
show helayna naked aroused at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "Hello Helayna."

"Rowan entered into his room and found Helayna sprawled out on his bed, furiously fisting her womanhood in a desperate effort to get off. When he spoke to her, she froze up for a second and then started frantically looking around the room to find him."
"When she did, her unfocused eyes seemed to clear for a moment and she cried out."

hel "Rowan! My [helaynaTitle]! Please, please help me...."

"Then she once again became unfocused. She reorientated herself, presenting her puffed up womanhood to him as it drooled down onto his blankets incessantly."

hel "I... I need you inside me, I need you to fuck me, again and again...."

ro "It hurts to see you like this, you aren't yourself."

"In spite of his words, the hero was getting aroused at the display. Jezera wasn't here to egg him on this time, but there was no denying that some part of him wanted to claim Helayna again. He only hoped that he wouldn't be corrupted to his core by that part of him."

show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve

"The hero shed his clothing and stepped towards Helayna as she mewled in excitement."

hel "Yes! Come to me! Fill meeee!"

ro "You might not understand me now, but know that I do this to protect you from yourself."


scene cg112 with fade
pause 3
"As he said that, he climbed up onto the bed. A moment later, he was in position to start fucking her. He hesitated for a moment, letting his hand run over Helayna's smooth skin and over the shape of her soft cheeks and curve of her breasts."
"This wasn't for Helayna, it was for him. The fallen noblewoman only wanted him to fuck her, hard and fast. That's why, after that moment ended, he took her as she wanted, no needed, him to do."
"A loud cry of pleasure erupted as Rowan penetrated Helayna for the second time. Her passage was well and truly soaked, and it quivered and tensed around the man's shaft uncontrollably."
"He didn't wait for her to adjust to his violation of her, there was no need, instead Rowan just bucked against her body, making a loud wet slapping as their hips met again and again. Each of his thrusts was met by another sharp gasp or babble from Helayna."
"Soon the sensations were too much to her and her eyes rolled back in her head. Knowing that the worst thing he could do now was slow down, or worse - stop, the man took a firm grip of the woman's hips, grit his teeth, and kept fucking her."


scene cg112 with sshake
scene cg112 with sshake
scene cg113 with flash
pause 3
"The frantic pace meant that orgasm would come swiftly, though Rowan grit his teeth through it and kept fucking Helayna right through it, in spite of his discomfort. One time wouldn't be enough for her, he needed to keep going and going until her fire was at least partially quenched."


scene cg113 with sshake
scene cg113 with sshake
scene cg114 with flash
show rowan necklace naked behind cg114
show helayna naked aroused behind cg114

"After cumming inside her three more times, and leaving quite a mess, Rowan was finally unable to go any more. Helayna seemed to want more afterwards, but didn't sound quite so desperate."
"Hopefully she'd be satisfied for now and wouldn't have to seek out help from someone else in the castle. The hero shuddered at the thought."

ro "I wish I could do more for you. Will you be able to last a week while I'm away though? Can I really just leave you in here?"

hel "Rowan... it's fine. As long as I know you'll come back to me, I can last."

"Something of her seemed to have surfaced, maybe Helayna was still in there, deep down?"

ro "I hope so. I'll watch over you whenever I can, whenever my duties don't take me away from you. It's the only way I can protect you."

hel "Thank you, thank you. I will do what I can to help, I'm still a knight."

ro "(Oh Helayna....)"


$ avatar.corruption += 5

if NTR == True:
    jump AfterArgument
else:


    return

label AfterArgument:

scene bg7 with fade

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

al "(I cant believe Rowan would do this to me. It is one thing to be unfaithful, but to bring this woman into our bed?)"

"The redhead had only recently managed to stop herself from crying, despite the argument with her husband happening hours ago. She now found herself back on the verge of tears."

al "(I know he was only trying to protect her, but could he really not see how that would hurt me?)"

play sound "music/SFX/door knock.ogg"
pause 1

"Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door. Who could it be? Had Rowan come to apologize for the events earlier? Probably, but she wasnt ready to see him, she was still too raw, and already felt as if she were about to start bawling again."

play sound "music/SFX/door knock.ogg"
pause 1

show andras happy behind bg7

an "Hello? Alexia? It is Andras, I just wanted to check that you are okay."

menu:
    "Dont answer the door.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The demon must have taken the hint because he left without any further prodding. Alexia was glad, as she didnt know if she could deal with him and whatever nonsense he was up to in her current state."
        "Still trying not to cry she lay on the bed, closed her eyes, and tried not to think about anything."
        return
    "Answer the door.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with moveoutleft
        "She opened the door just enough to converse, but not enough for it to seem inviting. The demon stood there, waiting, with a smile on his face."
        al "What do you want Andras? Im not in the mood."
        an "So I hear, I just wanted to drop by and make sure you were okay, as I said."
        al "Im {i}sure{/i} you did."
        an "And what is that supposed to mean?"
        al "If you cared about my well being, you wouldnt have kidnapped me in the first place."
        an "Did we lock you up in the dungeons? Have you been harmed in any way?"
        al "No, but-"
        an "Have you been forced to do anything against your will?"
        al "I suppose not"
        an "I take time out of my busy schedule to come and check on you, because Ive heard you were upset, and this is what I get?"
        al "Im sorry, Ive just had a rough day."
        an "It is perfectly fine, theres no need to apologize. Anybody would be upset in your position, and if lashing out at me makes you feel better, I dont mind."
        al "No, I shouldnt be taking it out on you. You arent the one who has done anything, so it isnt fair to you."
        an "Would you like to talk about it?"
        menu:
            "Yes.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                jump argumentSexScene
            "No.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                al "Thanks for the offer, but it is has been a long day, and I just need to rest."
                an "Okay, I wont push you. If you ever want to talk about it, let me know. Ill let you rest."
                al "Thank you Andras, and sorry again."
                an "Think nothing of it."
                "The demon left, and Alexia lay on the bed, closed her eyes, and tried not to think about anything."
                return

label argumentSexScene:

al "It is very kind of you to offer. I think it might help, please, come in."

scene black with fade
scene bg7 with fade
show andras happy at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

an " and then the maid fell backward, and the chamberpot went flying, hitting Jezera. I thought she was going to skin the poor woman alive, but she just screamed and ran off."

"A loud giggle escaped from the mouth of the redhead."

al "I cant really imagine Jezera as a girl, I suppose you dont really think of demons being children."

an "Probably for the best, she was worse than she is now!"

"Alexia giggled again, before stopping herself."

al "Now, that is not a very nice thing to say about your sister."

"The demon pulled a purposely exaggerated face to feign exasperation, before a smile returned to his face."

an "Im sure shed be happy to know she has such a staunch defender."
an "Anyway, it has gotten quite late and this bottle is empty, I should let you get your beauty sleep."

"The demon stood, empty bottle in hand."

an "I hope I was able to cheer you up a little, or at the very least take your mind off your troubles for a little while"






"She stood now, to thank him."

al "Thank you Andras, it did help. Sometimes you just need a laugh, I think."

an "If you ask me though, I think your husband is a fool."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 0:
    jump argumentSex1
else:

    scene bg7 with fade
    show andras happy at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
    al "Youd better go now, I need to lie down."
    an "Okay. Goodnight Alexia."
    al "Goodnight."
    hide andras with moveoutleft
    return

label argumentSex1:






"She didnt know if it was the alcohol, the fact he was being so nice to her, or even subconscious anger at Rowan for his actions earlier, but now face to face with the demon she leaned in."
"First their lips met, and then she opened her mouth to allow his tongue to make its forceful entry."

scene cg553 with fade
show andras happy behind cg553
pause 3

"Andras sat down on the bed, and pulled the much smaller woman down onto his lap with ease. The movement was strong and forceful, completely different from how her husband treated her; almost as if he were moving an object and not a person."
"Now, facing him, she resumed french kissing him. His mouth was hot and still tasted of wine, and their tongues pressed together, snaking side to side as saliva co-mingled."
"It was almost as if she were lost in a haze, until she felt that the demons substantial member had awoken and was pressing against her."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 1:
    jump argumentSex2
else:

    scene bg7 with fade
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    show andras happy at midleft with dissolve
    al "No, I cant. Andras, please stop."
    an "Are you sure?"
    al "Yes, please Im just upset, and a little drunk."
    an "Okay then, Ill leave you be."
    al "Thank you. Im sorry, Im just not feeling like myself."
    an "Say no more."
    hide andras with moveoutright
    "The demon left, and Alexia lay on the bed, closed her eyes, and tried not to think about anything."
    return

label argumentSex2:

an "Turn around."


scene black with fade
show andras happy behind black
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind black

"The redhead did what he said without reply, and now sat with her back against his chest. He reached down with one clawed hand and roughly groped her breast, causing her to let out a soft moan."
"Happy with the reaction, he ran his hand over her erect nipple, teasing her by lightly grazing it."

al "No fair"

"As a response to the lack of stimulation, Alexia began to grind on the demons lap, her sodden cunt rubbing against his hard cock through her soaked panties."


scene black with fade
show andras happy behind black

"Andras leaned in and began to softly kiss her neck, while continuing to grope her breasts."
"As he pinched her nipple, she let out a sharp cry, and increased her grinding to almost a bucking, trying to get off from the friction between their loins."

an "Take off your panties."

if all_actors['alexia'].flags['andras_influence'] > 3:
    jump argumentSex3
else:

    scene bg7 with fade
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    show andras happy at midleft with dissolve
    al "No, I cant. Andras, please stop."
    an "Are you sure?"
    al "Yes, please Im just upset, and a little drunk."
    an "Okay then, Ill leave you be."
    al "Thank you. Im sorry, Im just not feeling like myself."
    an "Say no more."
    hide andras with moveoutright
    "The demon left, and Alexia lay on the bed, closed her eyes, and tried not to think about anything."
    return

label argumentSex3:

scene cg115 with fade
show andras happy behind cg115
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg115

"Again she complied with his order without a reply, she was desperate to get off now, and damn the consequences! She quickly whipped her underwear off, and the demon slid one of his hands down to her wet snatch."
"Without waiting on ceremony, he inserted two fat fingers into her and began to slowly frig her."
"Due to his abnormal size, it was like being fucked by an average size cock, and she let out a long moan as the slippery fingers slid in and out between her lips."

al "uhhhhh"

"Andras grinned, and began to speed up, causing her moans to grow louder and longer."
"He slipped in a third finger, stretching her cunt, to which she gave a squeal of approval, and began to make come hither movements, stimulating her g-spot."
"Before long, she couldnt take anymore."

al "Nnnnnn!! Oh gods, Im going to cum!"

scene cg115 with sshake
scene cg115 with sshake
scene cg116 with flash
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg116

"Deftly he quickly removed the fingers, and began to rub her clit. The stimulation was almost too much for Alexia, she felt as if she were going to go crazy."
"It didnt take long for her to climax, and as she did she let out a scream, and squirted. A stream of clear liquid arced through the air, as she slumped back against the demons muscular chest, exhausted."

al "Wow, thats never happened before"

scene black with fade
"Suddenly tired, she closed her eyes. Sometime afterwards, she felt strong arms pick her up and lie her on the bed. She felt the wet brush of lips against hers, before she drifted off to sleep."

$ alexiaUnfaithful = True
$ alexiaAndrasSex =+ 1
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 3)
return






label delf_dipping:




scene bg25 with fade

"Whilst doing his regular rounds about the castle, Rowan heard raised voices from the breeding pits. He didn't have to draw too close to recognise the female party: Jezera, in full, strident form."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
show draith neutral at midleft with dissolve

je "...not good enough. We give you shelter and succour, more than a male dark elf deserves, and you repay us with laziness and insubordination! Where are my legions of wargs, worm?"
je "Where are the vast kennels of driders that you promised us?"

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

"Rowan entered the main chamber to find Draith stood on the viewing dais, wringing his hands, staring at a floor he clearly wished would swallow him up. Jezera had one hand on her hip, the other waving disgustedly at the mostly empty pits."

dra "S-sorry, Mistress. I... I did say it was going to take time..."

je "If I had a piece of gold for every time I heard that, I could have bought the six realms by now! You will work your snivelling little ass off every hour of every day from now on, or by my own father I shall march you back to the Undersisters myself!"

ro "That's enough. What is to be gained from yelling at him like that?"

je "Huh? Oh, it's you. Well, of course {i}you{/i} would encourage such weakness. Go ahead Rowan, coddle the sissy. Ultimately it will be you who will be paying for his failures!"

hide jezera with moveoutright

"Jezera strode out of the room, leaving Rowan alone with the lithe, dusky male."

dra "Th- thank you. I hate it so much when she shouts at me. It makes me remember how - how it was in Cerandil. Th- the cold... the morning shriek and the bite of the whip..."

ro "Are you taken back to that whenever anybody gives you orders?"

dra "Oh no! When you do it, it feels good. Your voice is so kind and- and warm. And strong. Like the person it comes from."

"The dark elf had drawn closer to Rowan as he talked, as if the human was indeed a source of warmth in this dank underchamber. His hairless, delicate face shone with naked adoration."

menu:
    "Fuck him.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanGaySex += 1
        "Had Rowan ever felt attracted to males before the demons installed him here? He couldn't recall any occasion when he'd looked at another man's body and felt heat draw inexorably into his crotch like it did now, certainly not when he had been in Rosaria's service."
        "But the dark elf was so lithe, so delicate in appearance, so sultrily exotic in dress and shade, that to compare him to a fighting human male such as himself seemed ridiculous."
        "And when Rowan looked into Draith's eyes and saw the naked hero worship and arousal that shone there, the temptation became far too much."
        "He stepped forward and drew the little guy into his arms commandingly. Draith gave a short gasp, giddy joy flickering in his tone as Rowan nakedly enjoyed the supple feel of the elf's flesh, plaining his hand down his slim back."
        ro "You belong to me, beastmaster. Not the Undersisters; not the demons. Me, and me alone. So pay no attention to them. Understand?"
        dra "I - yes, sir. Absolutely."
        "Draith exhaled, moulded his frame into Rowan's as the human's touch roamed down further, squeezing his delightfully pert ass."
        dra "I- I'm very good with all sorts of beasts, master. Perhaps there's one in particular you'd like to show me?"
        "Rowan laughed at this, making purple bloom over Draith's china-bone cheeks. Still, he stepped away from the dark elf and stepped out of his clothes, ripping away his breeches to allow his thick, hot erection to loll outwards, never taking his eyes off the subby, smaller male."
        dra "Yes... I think I might have something for a big, powerful monster like that."
        "He turned, deliberately flaring his narrow hips in order to swing his cute apple-shaped backside over to a bottle-cluttered shelf above his desk. He withdrew a vial filled with clear fluid, removed the stopper and pooled the unguent onto his hands, rubbing it into his palms."
        "Heart beating, Rowan sat himself down on a bench and opened his thighs. Draith smiled at him shyly as he slowly descended onto his knees in front of the human."
        "Rowan sighed, and then groaned with pleasure as the dark elf wrapped his fingers around the human's cock, slithering his slender grip up and down his shaft, working the warm, coating oil into it until it was hard as oak and sang with pleasure."
        "Draith smiled and laughed, eyes darting up to Rowan's face and then batting submissively away again every time he drew a gratified sound out of the human; the act of giving pleasure seemed to give him genuine pleasure as well."
        "Lust throbbed through Rowan, enflaming his senses as the dark elf slid the long, nimble fingers of one hand in deeper, jerking his cock assiduously whilst cupping his balls, polishing every inch of Rowan's sex in warm, slick oil."
        scene cg556 with fade

        show draith happy behind cg556
        pause 3
        "Feral lust gripping him now, Rowan rose up and grabbed the smaller male, turning him around and bending him over the bench, drawing a surprised squeal out of the submissive."
        "He pulled Draith's tight-fitting breeches down and admired his pert, naked ass for a long moment, slapping his urgently erect, oil-soaked cock between its crack as he did. Draith looked at him over his shoulder, color high in his cheeks."
        dra "Please go slow first, sir... then hard."
        "Rowan drew his hips back, allowing his erection to slither downwards meaningfully, lining himself up with Draith's cute little rose, enjoying the twitch and expectant inhalation it brought out of the dark elf."
        "Then he pushed forward, slowly penetrating it, gloving his cock-head in wonderful, clinging warmth, carefully working him loose with slow movements of his hips."
        "Draith gasped and clutched at the wood beneath him, a chorus of cute little grunts and huffs... but he never bade Rowan to stop."
        "Soon the human found himself easily sliding his length deep into the elf's tight tunnel."
        "Draith's own cock, as slender and cute as its owner, jerked in response to Rowan's efforts, wagging like a puppy's tail as the human pushed himself home into the boy-slut's tight, oiled warmth again and again."
        "Genuine excitement and slight giddiness energised Rowan; he was a complete novice to this, but his roughness seemed only to excite the dark elf, moaning at him to keep going, pulling Rowans hand to his flat chest and small, erect nipples."
        scene cg72 with dissolve
        pause 2
        "Animal lust overcame Rowan, and he suddenly grabbed Draith around the hips, hoisted him into the air and then firmly sat him down on his cock, thrusting into the dark elfs opened asshole from below."
        scene cg73 with dissolve
        pause 2
        show cg73 with sshake
        show cg73 with sshake
        show cg74 with flash
        pause 2
        show cg74 with sshake
        show cg74 with sshake
        show cg75 with flash
        pause 2
        show draith happy behind cg75
        "Draith cried out with joy, slim arm thrown around Rowan's neck, his own dick gleefully erect, his tone of ecstasy climbing down to a coo of deepest satisfaction when the bigger human came with spectacular force, fluming a guttering fountain of cum deep into his gaping hole."
        "The dark elf's fingers curled up his shoulder, his silky hair tickling Rowan's jaw, nuzzling him happily."
        dra "I hope you will come by often, sir. A big, energetic beast like that needs a lot of care... and there's nobody better trained to give it than me."
        "With his impulsive ardour bitten, Rowan's thoughts now sank back to Alexia, somewhere in this very keep and blissfully unaware that her husband had just cheated with another man."
        "Still, he did not betray his feelings of guilt and uneasiness to Draith, who stroked his arm trustingly as the human dressed and departed."
        scene bg14 with fade
        show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
        je "Oh, Rowan..."
        "That taunting, teasing voice froze Rowan in the corridor cold. He slowly turned to face the female demon, leaning against the wall outside the dungeon he'd just exited."
        ro "What are you doing? Were you listening in?"
        je "Of course! I didn't set that succulent little twink to all but fall into your arms just to miss you fucking him senseless. Mmm... I must say Rowan, beneath that dour exterior of yours, you are quite the surprise."
        je "So passionate and impetuous and energetic. You need to let that side of you come out more often."
        ro "...you were cruel to Draith just so I would be nice to him."
        je "Of course! I wouldn't be nasty to that slutty piece of violet sweet for no reason. Who do you take me for, my brother? But I couldn't have done it if you didn't already have the lust for it."
        je "Two handsome boys rutting each other for my entertainment... it was even better than I was anticipating."
        "She slid her claws along the insides of her thighs, sighing with contentment."
        je "I will remember this, Rowan. Those who entertain me are richly rewarded... in all sorts of ways."
        hide jezera with moveoutright
        "She left with a malicious titter. Waves of conflicting emotion washed through Rowan. The guilt he'd felt for cheating on Alexia was all the more gnawing for the knowledge that Jezera had deliberately set him up to it."
        "On the other hand... the sex had been undeniably good, and it had certainly comforted that sensitive little beastmaster of his. And perhaps this favour he had inadvertently earned off Jezera could be turned to good purpose?"

        $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
        $ change_relation('draith', 3)
        $ change_favor('jezera', 1)
        $ rowan_draith_sex = True
        return
    "Give him a manly hug.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve
        "Rowan strode across and gripped the slight dark elf firmly in his arms, clapping him on the back a couple of times. He hoped with each strong slap he made crystal clear that brotherly, lordly affection was what was being expressed here."
        ro "You are my subject. Not the Undersisters; not the demons. Pay no attention to them - I know you have the potential to be a great beast-master, given enough space and time. I shall see to it that you have both."
        "Draith hugged him back tightly. Rowan presumed the message had gotten through - at least for now - because this time the supple little guy made no attempts to unsubtly hump him."
        show draith happy at midleft with dissolve
        dra "Thank you, sir. As long as you're - you're around... my hands won't shake. I'll do my best to fill these pits with creatures loyal to your name... and your name only."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        "Draith smiled at him shyly as Rowan released him and strode out of the Breeding Pits."
        scene bg14 with fade
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
        je "Hell and beyond Rowan, are you always this boring?"
        "That taunting, teasing voice froze Rowan in the corridor cold. He slowly turned to face the female demon, leaning against the wall outside the dungeon he'd just left."
        ro "What are you doing? Were you listening in?"
        je "Of course! I'd set that succulent little twink to all but fall into your arms... I was sat here waiting to lap up you two getting hot and heavy with each other... and what to do you do? Spurn the opportunity!"
        je "When are you ever going to loosen up some, you sexless grump?"
        ro "...you were cruel to Draith just so I would be nice to him."
        je "Yes! I wouldn't be nasty to that slutty piece of violet sweet for no reason. Who do you take me for, my brother? Pshh, but it was all for naught, thanks to you. I'll have to find some other form of entertainment."
        je "I wonder what your wife is up to?"
        ro "Stay away from her!"
        hide jezera with moveoutright
        "The female demon tittered, a sly, lingering look her only response as she slinked off."
        "Rowan was left feeling conflicted - he felt glad that he'd extended kindness to his dark elf servant and foiled Jezera's perversions, but inadvertently getting into the demons bad books did not bode well."

        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
        $ change_relation('draith', 2)
        $ change_favor('jezera', -1)
        return
    "Tell him to stand up for himself.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Draith, I'm not always going to be around to stop others picking on you. You're not a slave to the Undersisters anymore, but nobody in this castle suffers the weak. Frankly, you're going to have to grow a harder skin if you're going to be one of my taskmasters."
        ro " Tell Jezera, and Andras for that matter, to get gone if they talk to you like that. If they have a problem, they can take it to me."
        "Draith looked thoroughly miserable, and Rowan didn't like the way he shrank away and wrung his hands in the exact same way he had when the demon had been bad-mouthing him."
        "Still, once Rowan had finished, the dark elf set his delicate jaw and made an effort to look his commander in the eye."
        dra "I understand, s-sir. I'll do my best to let them know they can't- can't talk to me that way."
        hide rowan with moveoutleft
        "Rowan gave him a firm nod, and strode out of the Breeding Pits."
        scene bg14 with fade
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
        je "Hell and beyond Rowan, are you always this boring?"
        "That taunting, teasing voice froze Rowan in the corridor cold. He slowly turned to face the female demon, leaning against the wall outside the dungeon he'd just left."
        ro "What are you doing? Were you listening in?"
        je "Of course! I'd set that succulent little twink to all but fall into your arms... I was sat here waiting to lap up you two getting hot and heavy with each other... and what to do you do? Spurn the opportunity!"
        je "When are you ever going to loosen up some, you sexless grump?"
        ro "...you were cruel to Draith just so I would be nice to him."
        je "You weren't nice to him at all! Being nice to that slutty piece of violet sweet would have been to give him the good, hard ass-fucking he was practically begging for. And you've managed to disappoint us both, because now I'm going to have to find some other form of entertainment."
        je "I wonder what your wife is up to?"
        ro "Stay away from her!"
        hide jezera with moveoutright
        "The female demon tittered, a sly, lingering look her only response as she slinked off."
        "Rowan scowled. Somehow, an honest attempt to get one of his servants to stand on his own two feet and gone very badly indeed."

        $ change_favor('jezera', -1)
        return






label greyhide_s_table_manners:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"Jezera had a look on her face that could only mean trouble. It was the kind of sinister smirk she wore when she was thinking of something devious."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Jezera, are you even paying attention?"

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Of course I am."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "You just seem distracted."

je "My apologies if the mundane matters my castellan brings before me causes the mind to wander."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "We dont have to deal with this right now if youre not in the mood."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Come now, hero: no need to sport such a sour frown. Have you anything interesting to report?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Nothing else really springs to mind."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "What of our new Forgemaster?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "...Greyhide?"

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Oh, is that his name? How quaint."
je "Rumour has it you two were seen getting drunk together on the castle walls."

ro "I assure you my Lady, it was only for an evening. I had already finished the tasks for the day and-"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

je "Now now, Rowan. I dont begrudge you your fun. By all means: indulge yourself!"
je "As a matter of fact, Im delighted youve taken an interest in making new friends in the castle. It means youre finally putting down roots."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "If you say so."

je "Hes a big fellow, isnt he?"

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Most Minotaurs are."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "There you go again with that sour frown of yours."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Tell you what: to prove my magnanimity I grant you the evening to yourself. Spend it as you will!"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "I..."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Thank you, my Lady."

je "Theres just one condition: you and your lovely wife should spend it with your new friend."

"Rowans hackles rose. Her rapidfire shifts in topic were giving him mental whiplash."

ro "Why?"

je "Why else? Because it amuses me."
je "Of all the people you could have struck up a friendship with, you chose a bull man who forges weapons of war."
je "The very idea of it is humorous to me! Im interested in seeing where this all leads."

"Jezera leaned back in her throne, waving Rowan off in curt dismissal."

je "If I have any further need of you, I will call."
je "That will be all for today, Rowan."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

al "An evening with Greyhide?"

ro "Thats what Jezera said."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

al "Well, that doesnt sound so bad. Hes a pleasant enough person. I wouldnt mind getting to know him a bit better."
al "Oh! Rowan, what if we all had dinner together? Just the three of us."
al "We could ask the cooks to prepare a vegetarian meal for him, make an evening of it!"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "Are you sure about this?"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

al "Its been too long since we had a real night together, Rowan."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve

al "...From what little hes told me, it sounds like Greyhide has led a difficult life."

ro "Yeah. That he has."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve

al "Then maybe hes due for a fun evening as well. Does he even have any other friends at the castle?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "None that Im aware of."

al "Then we can be his first."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "You know what? Sure, lets do it. Ill make the arrangements."

al "It should be a fun night!"

scene cg105 with fade
pause 3

"...Things werent going quite as Alexia had expected."
"It had begun amiably enough: happy introductions and pleasant greetings were exchanged, as the bull - fresh from the forge - wiped the soot from his apron and took her hand in his massive mitt in greeting."
"But no sooner had Greyhide taken his seat at the table, than things took a turn. He began to eat."
"Though... eating was a kind way to put it. He {i}gorged{/i} himself, grabbing large chunks directly out of the salad bowls around him and stuffing them into his mouth."
"He didnt even bother with a plate or utensils, shoveling handfuls of lettuce and carrots and other vegetables wholesale into his yawning gullet. He didnt eat fast, but he was efficient."
"Alexia was appalled. Shed never thought of herself as a stickler when it came to food etiquette - goodness knows Rowan himself could be a handful at times - but this was another thing entirely."
"So caught up was Alexia in the disgusting display, that she didnt even notice Rowan politely ask her to pass him the water until he was all but yelling in her ear."

show rowan necklace neutral behind cg105

ro "Alexia? "

show alexia 2 necklace angry behind cg105

al "..."

show rowan necklace angry behind cg105

ro "{i}Alexia?{/i}"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked behind cg105

al "{i}Ah{/i}! What? What?"

"At this point, Greyhide also noticed that the red haired woman was staring at him. He swallowed the latest mouthful, then spoke."

show greyhide neutral behind cg105

gh "Is there something troubling you?"

al "No, of course not! I just, uh-"

"Across the table, on the other side of Greyhides bulky form, Rowan was smirking. He knew {i}exactly{/i} what was bothering her! Desperate to avoid the awkward topic, Alexia changed the subject."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind cg105

al "Um how is the meal?"

gh "Quite good, a very hearty feast! I am touched that you remember my diet."

show rowan necklace happy behind cg105

ro "Well, it wouldnt look good on us as hosts to serve you raw steak, now would it?"

"Alexia shot a subtle death glare in the direction of her husband. Rowan simply laughed."
"Far from being insulted by the jab, Greyhide chuckled."

gh "Please do not do that. The whelp would never let me hear the end of it."

al "The whelp?"

gh "Ah, I apologize. Sometimes I forget whose castle this is."
gh "You know him as Andras. "

"Alexia shared a look with her husband. Greyhide had just called their demon master a {i}whelp{/i}. The bulls deadpan delivery elicited shocked laughter from the both of them."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked behind cg105

al "W-why do you {i}call{/i} him that?"

gh "It was the only name I could think of at the time."

ro "And your first instinct was whelp?"

gh "Heh. It was."
gh "We met years ago, after he showed up one day at my old forge. He wanted to know how I made my weapons."
gh "He was as brash then as he is now, only smaller. Like a little dog."

"Rowan grinned from ear to ear. Alexia had to cover her mouth with a napkin to hide her uncontrollable giggles."

show alexia 2 necklace happy behind cg105

al "Why do you still call him that?"

gh "Why not?"

show rowan necklace neutral behind cg105

ro "Well, for one thing: you work for him."

gh "Ive known him for too long to think of him as anything else. He is still a whelp."

al "Is {i}everyone{/i} at the castle little to you?"

gh "For the most part."

al "Just dont start calling me whelp and well be fine."

gh "You are smaller than most, little one."

show rowan necklace happy behind cg105

ro "I think we found a new nickname!"

show alexia 2 necklace angry behind cg105

al "{i}Hey!{/i}"

"Laughter circled the table like a welcome guest. Greyhide returned to loudly munching on his meal, a broad smile on his lips. The tension in the room had been utterly broken."
"The jovial atmosphere was ended soon after, however. Rowans features sharpened. His hand went instinctively to the amulet around his neck. His brow furrowed."

show rowan necklace angry behind cg105

ro "Really? Now? But you said-"

"Rowan trailed off into silence as Alexia and Greyhide shared a look."

ro "You were the one who gave me the night off. Are you {i}certain{/i} this cant wait until tomorrow?"

"A longer silence. Alexias mood fell as she looked upon Rowans deepening frown. Theyd all been having such fun together!"

ro "Very well. Ill be there immediately."

"As Rowan rose from his seat, his two companions made to rise as well. Rowan waved them back into their chairs."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind cg105

al "Is something wrong?"

show rowan necklace neutral behind cg105

ro "A minor matter, but it cannot wait."

gh "Is it the whelp?"

show rowan necklace happy behind cg105

ro "Heh, no. Jezera."

al "Will it take long?"

show rowan necklace neutral behind cg105

ro "Hopefully not, but its hard to say. I might be a few hours."

al "Oh..."

show rowan necklace happy behind cg105

ro "Hey, dont end the evening on {i}my{/i} account. If all goes well, Ill be back before the meal is finished."

al "Okay hurry back."

gh "Be well, Rowan."

ro "Take care of my wife while Im gone, will you?"

gh "Of course. You have my word."

scene bg27 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"An awkward silence filled the room. Despite the earlier jovial atmosphere, Alexia found herself uncertain of what to say."
"It was only after a long moment of staring at her food that she noticed Greyhide had stopped eating and was looking at her."

gh "You are quiet. Have I said something wrong?"

al "No Greyhide. Sorry, Im being rude."

gh "Silence is not rudeness. It is just silence."
gh "...Do I frighten you?"

menu:
    "Yes.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia bit her lip and nodded."
        al "Well, a little. "
        al "I'm sorry, I know it's silly but-"
        "The bull raised a hand to stop her."
        gh "I know what I am. You do not need to excuse yourself."
        gh "In normal circumstances, you would have good reason to be afraid."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "This castle is about as far from normal as you can get."
        gh "I know."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "Its also not fair to you, Greyhide. You are a kind man."
        gh "Heh."
    "No.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia shook her head."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        al "Its not that, Greyhide. Its just awkward."
        gh "What is?"
        al "Finding something to talk about with you. Im no blacksmith, and I know next to nothing about your people."
        gh "Why do we need to talk about something?"
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        al "Because thats what friends do?"
        gh "Are we only friends because we talk?"
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "Hehe, of course not!"
        gh "Your kindness is enough."

"The minotaur stood up, circling the long table. He took two flasks of something from his belt and held one out to Alexia."

gh "Here. For your nerves."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

al "What is this?"

gh "Firegrout draft, one of the few things I enjoyed from my old home."
gh "It is potent, so take only a few sips."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

al "Aah, o-okay. "

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Thank you."

"Alexia accepted the drink after only a moment's hesitation. They clinked their flasks together and drank as one. Greyhide downed it in one gulp, while Alexia took a paltry sip."

al "..."

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

al "Wow, that's not bad!"

gh "Smooth, is it not?"

al "Its so spicy. It almost tastes like cinnamon."

gh "It comes from a rare herb native to my homeland. It is hard to get the ingredients from so far away."
gh "This batch seems a bit stronger than usual."

"Alexia felt a pleasing warmth spread through her tummy as her cheeks flushed. It really was strong! She took another measured sip."

al "Thank you for sharing it with me."

gh "I am glad you enjoy it."
gh "Would you like to hear about the Dragon's Tail?"

al "Your homeland?"

gh "Yes."

al "Id love to!"

"Alexia giggled - perhaps a little too eagerly - as she took another dainty sip. The firegrout settled in her stomach with a welcoming heat."

scene black with fade
pause 1
scene bg27 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"...What time was it?"
"Alexia didnt know. She was having trouble concentrating. The conversation had been so enthralling that she hadnt even noticed the minutes ticking by."
"She couldnt remember when shed gotten so close to the hulking Minotaur, who sat spread eagle next to her. His legs were so wide she practically sat between his lap in her own chair. "
"Greyhide tipped another flask back and downed its contents. It was his third one of the night. They were both struggling to hold a coherent conversation."

gh "Your... husband gave me Rosarian wine"

al "Hehe, when?"

gh "When"
gh "When? When last we spoke."

"The Minotaurs cheeks were flushed, his mouth opened and closed in slow, deliberate fashion. He talked in a plodding tone, even moreso than usual. Alexia found it funny."

gh "I wished to find and share the drink... my people make. With him."

"Alexia giggled with a girlish intonation, clutching the half-empty flask to her chest like a treasured heirloom."

al "Noooo! Dont do that! Its mine!"

gh "Too... late now."

al "Thats right. Its {i}our{/i} little secret."

gh "Heh"

"Alexia was blushing. Gods, she was {i}burning{/i} up. Frilly pink clouds had drifted over the higher functions of her mind."
"Everything about this evening was perfect, as far as she was concerned. Greyhide evidently felt the same way, judging from his blissful smile and slumped demeanor."

al "Im glad we met you."

gh "Glad I met you too."

"She looked at him for a long moment, impressed at his powerful physique and strong features. How had she never noticed them before?"
"She poked his massive knee, and he lifted his head to look at her."

menu:
    "What do you like most about me, Greyhide?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Greyhide put a finger to his snout, tapping it gently against his nostril as he contemplated. To Alexia he looked like a cow trying to be philosophical."
        gh "{i}Hrmm{/i}"
        al "{i}Pft-{/i}"
        al "Hahaha!"
        gh "What is so funny?"
        al "Your face."
        gh "What is wrong with my face?"
        al "Nothing! You just make funny faces."
        gh "My face is my face"
        al "Well, {i}obviously{/i}!"
        "A long silence passed between them. Then, the dam broke, and they erupted into gales of drunken laughter."
    "You know what I like most about you, Greyhide?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        gh "What do you... like most about me?"
        al "Youre big."
        gh "And you are... small."
        al "{i}Hey!{/i}"
        gh "Heh am I wrong?"
        al "N-no, but-"
        gh "You are... soft. Delicate."
        gh "I would be... afraid you would break... if I touched you."
        "Alexia puffed out her cheeks in mock-annoyance."
        al "Im not {i}that{/i} fragile!"
        "Greyhide leaned towards her. Her face went beet red. With a gentle push he nearly tipped her over in her chair."
        al "{i}Hey!{/i}"
        gh "Heh see?"

"The Minotaur quieted down, his lips curling into a gentle smile."

gh "You are nice to be around, Alexia."

al "Youre nice to be around too, Greyhide."
al "Hehe, I never thought Id say that about a Minotaur."

gh "Nor I a human."

"A strange, simmering warmth was working its way through her body, settling snugly in her groin. She took another idle sip from the flask to settle the butterflies in her stomach."
"Her eyes began to wander. Thoughts shed never considered before danced dangerously in her head. She couldnt quite think straight."

gh "What are... you looking at?"

al "You."
al "What are {i}you{/i} looking at?"

gh "Nothing"

"Despite his best efforts to hide it, Greyhide was sporting something beneath his paltry loincloth."
"An obscene question popped into Alexias head: how big was he down there?"
"No matter how much she tried to beat down the thought, there it was. For whatever strange reason, the pink clouds in her head wouldnt let her look away."

menu:
    "Ask the question.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "She couldnt help herself, her inhibitions had been cast to the wind. There was a fire in her belly and a burning question in her mind."
        al "Greyhide"
        gh "Yes?"
        al "Can I see it?"
        gh "See what?"
        al "I think you know."
        "Greyhides eyes widened. He tried to sit up straighter in his seat, but his movements were sluggish. Impeded."
        gh "W-what?"
        "Alexia giggled, her hand reaching over and patting his leg, just on the inside of the thigh."
        al "I want to see your-"
        "The bull jerked back, his legs closing as he let out a loud, masculine snort."
        gh " I..."
        al "Come on Ive been wondering about this for a {i}while{/i}."
        al "Does it look like a humans? Is it bigger?"
        gh "I wouldnt know."
        "Greyhide swallowed heavily. He was panting. His eyes lidded as he spread his legs again. Despite his feeble protests, he was just as turned on as Alexia."
        "The world moved in slow motion. His large hand reached down and adjusted the loincloth, revealing the turgid member hiding beneath."
        "The moment she saw it, Alexias blush deepened."
        al "Oh!"
        al "...That's some big balls."
        "Her innocent statement of fact broke the tension, and the two began to laugh."
        gh "What are we doing?"
        al "Haha, I dont know!"
        "Still, the horny fog in her head refused to recede. A burning need filled her nethers as she looked at him, this masculine creature of virile potential."
        "She wondered what it felt like. How warm it was. Her head was spinning."
        "She..."
        menu:
            "Touch it.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Before she even knew what she was doing, her hand reached out and touched it. Greyhide stiffened, in more ways than one."
                gh "You"
                gh "You are so soft"
                gh "So beautiful"
                "A queer spell had taken hold of them both. Alexia, in a daze, gently stroked his thick cock."
                "She looked up at the Minotaur, a moment of wordless understanding passing between them."
                scene cg76 with fade
                pause 3
                show greyhide neutral behind cg76
                show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg76
                "Without hesitation, Greyhide unhitched his breast plate and lifted the entire affair off of his body. Then he plopped down on the table."
                "Alexia got her first proper look at his very sizable, fuzzy sack. It was, as she first observed, {i}big{/i}."
                al "Wow..."
                "Without thinking, she stepped forward and took hold of him again. Her fingers ran down the fleshy tube of his sheath and then cupped the furred balls underneath."
                "His fur tickled her fingers. It felt funny to her."
                al "Hehe!"
                "The beast reached out, his trembling fingers brushing across her bangs. He seemed to be struggling to hold himself back."
                gh "Red like fire"
                al "You like my hair?"
                gh "Yes."
                "She giggled. Her fingers reached out and tickled the furry underside of his sack."
                al "I like your hair, too."
                "She was dizzy, horny beyond compare. The Minotaurs lidded eyes bespoke his own arousal. Alexias voice lowered to a throaty whisper."
                al "You smell {i}nice{/i}."
                gh "You too."
                gh "Your touch is very nice."
                al "I dont- I dont think youd fit."
                scene cg77 with fade
                pause 3
                show greyhide neutral behind cg77
                show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg77
                "Greyhide reached over and lifted the woman onto his lap. Alexia made no effort to stop him."
                gh "That is fine. I am happy as long as you are touching me."
                "Alexia started playing with his erection, a dazed smile on her face. The two were in an almost trancelike communion."
                "The bull started pulling her dress away; he tugged off her top, exposing her breasts."
                gh "So small, so... delicate."
                "He dragged one of his thick digits across her breast, the long nail pressing gently against her nipple. Hard, coarse skin met Alexia's much softer skin, sending a shiver up her spine."
                gh "...No milk?"
                al "No. I havent had any kids with Rowan yet."
                "At the sound of her husbands name, Alexia felt a twinge of something strange in the back of her mind. She felt like she should be worried about something."
                gh "Only time humans do?"
                al "Yeah."
                gh "Heh Minotaur women all the time."
                scene cg78 with fade
                pause 3
                show greyhide neutral behind cg78
                show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg78
                "Frustrated at his inability to disrobe her, the Minotaur started pulling the dress open by force. He all but yanked her shirt open, tearing off one of the buttons in the process."
                gh "Oh, I sorry"
                "Don't worry. I can fix it later. Right now, I want"
                "Alexia wrapped both arms around his shaft. She started bobbing up and down, delighting in the lurid feel of her womanhood sliding over the ridge where fur gave way to flesh."
                al "{i}You.{/i}"
                "Before she knew it, she found herself licking the head of his cock. His pre-cum tasted so good, like the pleasant aftertaste of the firegrout."
                "Greyhide moved slowly beneath her, thrusting upwards in slow, powerful movements. She rode him, lifting and lowering like a horse in full gallop."
                "By the end of it they were both panting, gasping for air as they met each others smouldering gaze. Greyhides deep voice drifted off into nonsense."
                gh "Oh sweet soft lady you, you are so good to me. I think, I think"
                "He growled in his deep, rumbling voice, and then he came."
                show cg78 with sshake
                show cg78 with sshake
                scene cg79 with flash
                pause 2
                show greyhide neutral behind cg79
                show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg79
                "A huge geyser of hot, misty fluid blasted Alexia in the face. She was so caught up in the blissful sensation that she nearly wasnt ready for the second wave, nor the third."
                "The storm caught her by complete surprise but, after a few moments of complete confusion, Alexia just started giggling incessantly."
                "She was soaked, both in his and in her juices. She took an idle swipe of his cum from her cheek and brought it to her mouth. It tasted salty."
                gh "Oh Alexia Alexia"
                "Still giggling, Alexia tried to wipe her face clean with her hands, then accepted the tablecloth from Greyhide."
                al "Oh, you really know how to make a lady feel like a woman."
                gh "You what did we?"
                al "Gosh, Im practically soaked now! You came a lot."
                "Greyhides eyes snapped open, his jaw dropping as he seemed to regain some semblance of his senses."
                "He sat up in a rush, his hands trembling as he gently took Alexia by the hips and set her down onto the ground."
                gh "I we"
                gh "Whats come over me?"
                "How strange. That thought had crossed Alexias mind as well."
                "Come to think of it what were they doing?"
                "Alexia blinked, her eyes going wide as the real implications of their actions pierced through the pleasant fog that had settled over her mind."
                "She looked down at herself, naked and covered in the Minotaurs juices. A wave of confusion and fear struck."
                "What what were they {i}doing{/i}?!"
                scene bg27 with fade
                show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright
                "The two recent lovers both rushed to clean themselves up and re-dress. Neither seemed ready to look the other in the eyes."
                "Greyhides breathing was ragged, his movements sloppy and uncoordinated. Alexia was little better: half stumbling as she struggled to pull up her knickers."
                al "I I have to go."
                gh "M-me too."
                scene black with fade
                "After a perfunctory goodbye, the two drunken friends all but fled from the scene of their recent debauchery."
                "Alexia would lie awake that night, restless and drunk, wondering to herself what had just happened."
                "The worst part about it was, for all her worries, it had been a really lovely experience..."
                $ alexiaUnfaithful = True
                $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
                $ alexia_greyhide_sex = True
                return
            "Tease him for flashing her.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "She started to laugh."
                al "Oh {i}goddess{/i}, youre naked!"
                "A look of muddled confusion crossed Greyhides face, followed by growing shock."
                gh "Oh.."
                gh "...{i}Oh{/i}!"
                "Alexia couldnt stop laughing. Things had taken a ludicrous turn. How had they even gotten to this point?"
                "The beast, profoundly embarrassed, moved to cover himself. Alexia couldnt bring herself to look away."
                al "Hehe! I see the carpet matches the drapes."
                gh "I what?"
                gh "I am what am I doing?"
                al "Having a bit too much to drink, I think."
                "Greyhide stood up in a rush, his hands fumbling as he tried to cover his shame. His cheeks were burning, his large eyes darting this way and that in an unfocused blur."
                gh "I-I-"
                gh "I... must go. Excuse me. Please"
                scene black with fade
                "He nearly overturned the table in his haste to stand up. Alexia tried to reach out to stop him, but the hulking bull was deceptively fast."
                "Alexia watched with a sort of dazed confusion as the Minotaur all but fled from her presence."
                "...Why did he leave? Was it something shed said? They were having such a fun time together!"
                "Dejected, she waited as long as she could for Rowan to return. He ended up finding her several hours later, face down on the table. He carried her back to bed."
                return
    "Get ahold of yourself, woman!":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Alexia shook her head back and forth, shoving the strange, unusual thought from her mind. Goddess fend, shed been fantasizing about a {i}Minotaur{/i}, of all things!"
        "She did her best to steer the conversation towards more mundane matters, but her body simply refused to ignore the presence of this virile beast nearby. She squirmed in discomfort at this artificial feeling."
        "It didnt help that Greyhide was staring at her. His eyes were lidded low, is jaw dropping ever so slightly, exposing his thick tongue."
        al "Uh Greyhide?"
        gh "What is it?"
        al "Youre uh- staring at me."
        gh "I am?"
        "A look of muddled confusion crossed Greyhides face, followed by a look of shock. His face contorted in horror."
        gh "...{i}No{/i}!"
        "The Minotaur stood up in a rush. His cheeks were burning, his large eyes darting this way and that in an unfocused blur."
        gh "I-I-"
        gh " I... must go. Excuse me. Please"
        "He nearly overturned the table in his haste to stand up. Alexia tried to reach out to stop him, to ask what was the matter, but the hulking bull was deceptively fast."
        al "Wait, what-"
        scene black with fade
        "But he was already gone. Greyhide all but fled from her presence, driven from the room by her mere existence. Alexia, still drunk, didnt quite understand why."
        "Though later, if she was being honest with herself, she had a sneaking hunch as to the reason."
        "Dejected at the dreary end to the nights fun, she waited as long as she could for Rowan to return. He ended up finding her several hours later, face down on the table. He carried her back to bed."
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('cubi_start_orgy', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', 'castle.buildings["sanctum"].troops >= 5', 'castle.buildings["barracks"].troops >= 15',
        'castle.morale < 80'), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

    event('construction_disruption', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

    event('cliohna_s_breakthrough', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

    event('skordred_damage_report', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

    event('jezera_sticking_her_nose_in_books', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)

    event('the_icon', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('minor_hero_trouble', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), depends=('goal2_success',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('demon_vs_demon', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), depends=('goal2_success',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


    event('slaver_s_proposition', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week > 20',),  group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler)


label cubi_start_orgy:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace shock at midright with moveinright

ro "Whoa, what the hell is going on?!"

"Rowan had arrived in the throne room to begin his duties with managing the castle, and had found the place filled with bodies writhing around on the ground together!"

show xzaratl neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

xz "It's an orgy, silly. Haven't you ever seen one before?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Participating in such an act had never been one of the hero's goals or desires in life and it wasn't something you just saw on street corners in Solansian guided societies."

ro "Where exactly would I have had the chance to experience... this?"

xz "Aww, poor thing. Don't worry, my lovelies and the soldiers would be happy to have you join them, it will be an excellent learning experience!"
xz "Oh! We should go get Alexia and add her to the pile too!"

"Rowan shook his head and tried to reorient his thoughts."

ro "Okay, before you go any further there, some other questions. First, why is there an orgy here of all places?"

xz "It's the biggest room in the castle, need a lot of space to get all of the soldiers in here."

ro "(Guess I'm working somewhere else today.)"
ro "Second, why are you even having an orgy?"

xz "Just a way to have some fun. We succubi and incubi need sex to fuel our power, but that doesn't mean we don't really enjoy it too!"

"Looking back into the sea of bodies, the hero could now pick out several of the dark sanctum's sorcerers amongst them as well. They seemed to be the focal point of the entire act."

ro "Third, how did you okay this with the twins? I'm amazed that Andras was okay with you taking all his soldiers up here for a massive orgy."

xz "Oh they're both out right now. They didn't go for the idea, so I just did it anyway after they left."

"Rowan put his head in his hands and groaned in dismay. Great, just great."

ro "I guess, just one more question."

xz "Go right ahead, sweetie."

ro "Why aren't you participating too?"

xz "Just hopped out for a minute to grab a drink of water. Will you be joining us?"

hide xzaratl with moveoutleft

"She casually slipped out of her clothing and dived into the group, leaving Rowan both feeling oddly aroused and concerned with how he was going to deal with this mess."
"Well, at least the participants would probably be happy after this."


$ change_morale(10)
return






label construction_disruption:



scene bg12 with fade
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show skordred angry at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

ro "Alright, what's this about?"

"The man had been called in to help with a dispute that was going on between Cliohna and Skordred. Odd, since the pair almost never interacted with one another."

cl "The construction teams have decided that beneath my library is the perfect location for highly disruptive noise and shaking I need them to leave, there's plenty of other places in the tunnels they could work instead."

sk "Ye canne dictate that yar work takes priority over tha castle's restoration! We've discovered some very valuable materials here. I'm sure ya can live with a few weeks of noise while we excavate."

show skordred neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Alright, well, Cliohna what exactly are you working on that even requires calm and quiet?"

cl "It isn't only your research that I'm working on, but also my own alchemical and magical projects which very much depend on a still floor and clear focus."



cl "That's not to mention that my staff is rather preoccupied with making sure no books are damaged from falling off the shelves!"



ro "Well then, Skordred is there any chance that your team could be a little quieter or spend less time under the library?"

sk "Impossible. Most a tha work is adding in supports and securing the foundations in tha places we're extracting materials from. Ye canne slow that down, it be just as disruptive but with less benefits."

sk "This is also tha best salvage we've discovered in a long time. Giving it up is unthinkable."

cl "Is that worth almost shutting down my work while you do it?"

sk "We'll only be a couple weeks."

menu:
    "Let Skordred finish his excavations.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Sorry Cliohna. Skordred, finish your excavations. Try to get it done as soon as possible so we can get the most benefit for the least damage."

        show skordred happy at midleft with dissolve
        sk "A course, glad ya saw reason."
        hide skordred with moveoutleft
        "Rowan turned to look at the librarian, then saw sparks coming off of her threateningly."
        cl "I suggest you leave... now."

        $ change_treasury(100)

        return
    "Make Skordred stop excavating under the library.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Sorry Skordred but I can't let you disrupt Cliohna's research, tell your team to clean up and move on to another part of the castle."
        show skordred angry at midleft with dissolve
        sk "Yar making a huge mistake here!"
        "Rowan started to reply, but was interrupted by Cliohna."
        show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
        cl "Be quiet dwarf, the decision has been made. Now get out of my library."
        "The dark skinned man wheeled around and looked like he was going to yell something more, but the sight of sparks coming off of Cliohna's hand threateningly made him instead stomp out of the room."
        hide skordred with moveoutleft
        ro "It wasn't your place to threaten him like that."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        cl "I don't really care. You should just be happy that you're on my good side right now."

        $ change_relation('cliohna', 5)
        $ change_relation('skordred', -5)

        return






label cliohna_s_breakthrough:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

show cliohna neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

ro "Oh, hello Cliohna! What's going on, it isn't like you to actually come here in person."

"The sorceress seemed to catch herself as she opened her mouth. Instead she took a deep breath, straightened her back, then spoke."



cl "I am pleased to report that my research has struck an unexpected breakthrough. Based on my findings, I calculate that this will save weeks on the latest project!"



"As she continued, a smile crept onto her face again."

cl "You won't believe this, I found two separate authors who wrote books on the subject a century apart from one another. They'd stumbled onto solutions for each others problems by complete accident!"

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

ro "Uh, that's good news right?"

cl "This is incredible news, it's exactly what we needed to bring this to Bloodmeen! I might actually be the very first to combine their work. I'm coming up with new principles, perhaps an entirely new paradigm!"

"She was speaking so animatedly now that Rowan completely lost track of what she was saying. He raised his hands and interrupted her passionate revelation."

ro "Whoa, slow down there. I understand this is a big moment for you, but I'm afraid you lost me from the start."



cl "I suppose this would be beyond you. A shame."

ro "The important thing is that this means you'll be done your research sooner than expected, right?"

cl "Correct."

ro "Great news, thank you for telling me about your great accomplishment Cliohna."

"A hint of her smile came back for a moment, then the librarian crossed her arms with a pointed look."

cl "Your flattery feels hollow when you don't even understand what I've accomplished."

ro "Well, I can tell just how important it is for you and hope that you'll have a chance to discover many more things while you're here in the castle."



"This time she did smile."

cl "Oh, that is the very least of what I plan to do."



return






label skordred_damage_report:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show skordred neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

"Rowan looked up from the maintenance report that Skordred had given him, detailing expenses that were rather larger than usual."

ro "Why exactly have our maintenance costs doubled this week?"

sk "Tha master had, an episode. He can be a bit... destructive during those."

"Slumping back in his chair a bit, Rowan put a hand to his face and let out a big sigh of frustration."

sk "Tis ta be expected. When one has such power, thar bouts do a lot more damage than mere mortals."

ro "I guess this is normal for you. My last employers could be incompetent asses, but at least they didn't break their assets from time to time just because they had a bad day."
ro "How was Karnas compared to Andras?"

sk "My old master's blood is strong. His son carries on his might and temper."

show skordred happy at edgeleft with dissolve

sk "Tis wonderful to see such might again bring itself to these walls."

ro "Not so wonderful for our treasury. I'm surprised that Karnas didn't do more damage to this place."

show skordred neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

sk "During tha war, I was not the only master builder here and much of Karnas's time was spent away fighting and conquering."

ro "Amazing that Bloodmeen is still standing after the punishment it took from nature, the six realms, and its masters."

sk "Don't underestimate me or the skill of tha dwarves. With time, workers, and funds, we can build something that will stand for a hundred years against anything. When tha time comes for it to fall, we shall do it again!"

show skordred happy at edgeleft with dissolve

sk "Tis our purpose to our masters, thar's no greater honor."

ro "(Easy enough for you to say, I'm the one who has to actually find the funds.)"



return






label jezera_sticking_her_nose_in_books:



scene bg12 with fade

show cliohna neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show jezera happy at center with dissolve

cl "Why is this so difficult for you to understand?"

je "Mayhaps you are being too uptight. You won't know until you try."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

"Rowan seemed to have stumbled in on an argument of some sort between Jezera and Cliohna."

cl "I made my intentions clear from the start, your constant pestering will not change anything."

"From the looks of things, his mistress was enjoying herself. Rowan wasn't sure exactly what her goal was, but it didn't seem like it was terribly conducive to the librarian's research."

je "Oh? I assure you that I can be very..."

show jezera happy at midright with moveinright

je "... persuasive."

"Blue hands rose up as she spoke, reaching towards Cliohna."

ro "*ahem*"

show cliohna neutral at center with moveinleft

"Using Rowan's arrival, Cliohna quickly brushed passed the demoness and approached the hero."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

cl "Rowan, I have been expecting you. Please walk with me."

"She set a brisk pace down the aisle with Rowan falling into stride next to her after a quick glance back."

hide cliohna with moveoutleft
hide rowan with moveoutleft

scene bg12 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

ro "Now, uh, what did you want to see me about?"

"Cliohna didn't answer, only continuing to walk. After nearly a minute and a few turns, Rowan got the distinct impression that they weren't heading towards anything in particular, she just seemed to want to get away from Jezera."
"Abruptly they stopped at an apparently random shelf and the librarian finally broke the silence."

cl "These interruptions are becoming very tiresome. See to it that woman ceases this pointless chase so that I may focus on your projects again."
cl "If you cannot convince her to give this up, I may be forced to spend more time on my personal work instead."

ro "Is that a threat?"

cl "It is a warning or perhaps an incentive. Give her something else to focus on or call in a favor to get her off my back. I care not for the method you choose to employ, just ensure that harlot ceases this irritating chase."

show jezera happy at edgeright with moveinright

je "But it's just so fun!"

hide cliohna with moveoutleft

je "My hero, you're not going to try and ruin my fun, are you?"
je "I'll make it up to you later."

menu:
    "Convince Jezera to leave Cliohna alone.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Is hurting your research really worth this? You're trying to fight a war here, harassing your staff isn't exactly the best way to do things."
        show jezera happy at midright with moveinleft
        "The demoness stepped in close and sensuously caressed Rowan's face."
        je "Hmmhmm, and exactly what are you going to be able to do to stop me anyway?"
        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            ro "Nothing. You are my mistress and if you command me to leave you be, then I will do just that."
            ro "At this point, I am used to having Andras sabotage our efforts, and this isnt all that different."
            show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve
            "Her fingernails dug into his cheek, drawing blood. He remained perfectly still, fearful he overstepped, but knowing fully well he could not back down now."
            show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve
            "A moment later, her grip lessened, and the sensuous caress returned."
            je "My my, someones showing his backbone today."
            je "I suppose I can cut the entertainment short. Its unwise to overindulge."
            if jezeraIntroSex == True:
                je "But do be careful with that tongue. I dont mind that sharp edge it has, but I think I enjoyed it between my legs more."
            else:
                je "But do be careful with that tongue. I dont mind that sharp edge it has, but keep using it against me, and Ill find ways to dull it."
            je "Ta ta!"
            $ change_relation('cliohna', 5)
        else:
            ro "I might not be able to, but Cliohna could. You don't know how powerful she is."
            show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
            je "Hiding behind Cliohna? Is that the best you can do? "
            je "How disappointing. Fine, have it your way then."
            $ change_favor('jezera', -1)
            $ change_relation('cliohna', 5)
        return
    "Allow Jezera to continue.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "What exactly could I even do to stop you?"
        show jezera happy at midright with moveinleft
        "The demoness stepped in close and sensuously caressed Rowan's face."
        je "True. I don't need your permission for anything."
        je "Glad you aren't going to make a fuss about this. Ta."

        $ change_relation('jezera', 5)
        $ change_favor('jezera', 1)
        $ change_relation('cliohna', -5)

        return






label the_icon:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"It had been a long week, and Rowan was busy signing off the expenditures as the master builder entered room, carrying a large item wrapped within a sheet."

show skordred neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

sk "Ah, there ya are champion, Ive been looking everywhere for ya."

ro "Ive been rather busy, it isnt like the twins give me any free time with all their demands."

sk "And Ive this entire castle ta rebuild, and ya dont hear me complainin."

"The hero sighed at the familiar path this exchange was beginning to take."

ro "Did you want something, builder, or did you just come in here to argue?"

sk "Aye, I want somethin laddie, and youll bloody well want ta hear what I have ta say once ya see what I have here."

"Skordred removed the cover from the item he had brought in. First, the human saw a long steel bar, and then a frame, and finally, atop the frame, a crude metal eight pointed star of chaos."

ro "Is that-"

sk "One a Karnas old banners, belonging to some orc champion by the looks of it."
sk "Not the work a any dwarf, thats fer sure, but sturdy ennuf."

"Memories came flooding back to Rowan of the last time he had seen one of those, over seven years ago, fluttering in the bitter wind high above him on the castle ramparts."

ro "Havent seen one of those since the gate fell. Could have lived without ever seeing another, to be perfectly honest."

sk "Thought yer lot had melted em all down meself. Found this one when I was clearing some junk out one of tha storerooms that need fixing up."
sk "Aint nothing special about it magic wise on account a being made by tha greenskins, but if ya stick a banner on it an hang it, will probably rile em up good and proper."

ro "Thanks, Ill do that."

"Rowan motioned for one of the orc guards to take the standard from the Skordred."
"Once dispossessed of it, the dwarf gave him a typically curt retort about having more important things to do than standing around talking, before marching out of the throne room."


$ change_morale(10)
return






label minor_hero_trouble:



scene bg6 with fade
show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

an "There you are human, its about time. "

ro "Whats all this about?"

an "Report, soldier!"

"The demon grabbed the orc by the straps of his armour and thrust him in the direction of Rowan."

os "Been some trouble."

an "Trouble? Some bastard kills six of my orcs and you call it 'some trouble'?!"

ro "Youll have to calm down Andras, or hell never be able to tell me what has happened."

an "Fine."

"The demon paced in the background skulking. Rowan turned back to the orc."

ro "Now, tell me more about this trouble."

os "Woz sent out on patrol with the ladz to make sure nuffin funny woz goin' on. "

ro "Who sent you? Andras?"

os "Yeah."

ro "Continue."

os "Went to 'uman lands like we woz told, 'ad a poke around a bit. Didnt stray too far from portal."

os "Not a lot goin on, so we 'ad a rest-"

an "A rest!"

"The hero glared at Andras, who returned to his skulking."

os "Next thing you know, Grubnaks got an arra' in 'is 'ead, and before anyone can do anyfin', Nuragg caught one in 'is throat too."
os "Some male pink with a sword comes rushin' in and kills two more. I only just managed to get back without losin' my own 'ead."

ro "So you were attacked by a man with a sword, and we lost four orcs?"

an "Five."

show bg6 with redflash
hide orc soldier with dissolve

ro "And what does that achieve, didnt we lose enough soldiers for one day?"

an "As long as I am in charge, cowardice will not be tolerated. Any underling who runs from a fight would have been better staying there to die as far as I am concerned."
an "You have more important things to worry about anyway, like this stranger and what it is he wants."

ro "I think it is pretty obvious what happened."
ro "This isnt the wastes, you know. If you start taking towns and sending out orc patrols, people are going to notice, and some of them will not stand for it."
ro "And the more you do, the worse it is going to get."

an "Just get rid of the problem."

hide andras with moveoutright

"The demon stormed off, leaving Rowan with yet another headache to deal with."


$ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 5
return






label demon_vs_demon:



scene bg14 with fade
show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve
show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "That is your solution to everything! Kill, kill, kill!"

an "And you think you can just fuck everything into oblivion!"

je "It is called tact. Youd know about it if you had even a shred of intelligence."

an "Thinking with your cunt counts as intelligence now?"

je "Might want to watch your words, {i}dear{/i} brother, considering that your cock seems to do all the thinking on your part."

an "Bitch!"

je "Oh, Ill show you a bitch..."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

ro "(This doesnt look good, I should get out of here before )"

je "Ah, hero, perfect timing, perhaps you could settle this argument for us. Come here."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

an "And what help could the human possibly be?"

je "He fought our father, and defeated him, who better to decide which of us is right?"

an "I suppose. At the very least it will shut your damned mouth, woman."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Rowan, Andras and I were just having a little- {i}discussion{/i} about our father and his eventual defeat at the hands of yourself and the rest of the armies of Solanse."
je "My brother believes that the failing lies in our father choosing to not to strike hard enough; that, if he had been more brutal when dealing with your people, he would have crushed you before you could regroup and defeat him."
je "I, on the other hand, believe that our fathers fault lay in refusing to ally himself with like minded people."
je "If he had been able to secure the support of all the minotaur clans and the three factions of the skandarii, he would have had the strength necessary to win the war."
je "As you spent years fighting our fathers armies all across the six realms, which of us do you think has the right of it?"

$ demonPlacateSeen = False

label demonvDemonMenu:

menu:
    "Agree with Andras.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Your brother is probably correct. There were times when the lines were spread so thin that had Karnas pressed on, he may have been able to rout them completely."
        ro "As for alliances, the dark elves care about nothing but their war with the elves, and the clans are far too splintered to ever come together, even to face a common enemy."
        show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
        je "You men are all the same, small minded. All you ever think about is violence."
        hide jezera with moveoutright
        "The demoness stormed out after having the last word, without giving either the chance to reply. Andras grinned at Rowan."
        show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve
        an "Women, eh? Perhaps you arent as useless as you seem."

        $ change_relation('andras', 5)
        $ change_relation('jezera', -5)
        return
    "Agree with Jezera.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro " Youre probably right, mistress. If Karnas had pushed harder, he probably would have overextended himself, weakening his lines. And more brutality would have only galvanized his enemies upon witnessing his cruelty."
        ro "If he could have found some way to unite the tribes, and bring the dark elves around to his cause, he would have outnumbered us. It would have been more than enough to turn the tide of the war."
        an "Pah, you are just as soft headed as my sister! I should have known youd come out with some crap like this."
        hide andras with moveoutright
        "Showing his usual level of restraint, the demon stormed off down the corridor, knocking down a suit of armour as he left. Jezera beamed at Rowan."
        je "Such a sore loser, that brother of mine. As for you, my hero, perhaps you arent as useless as the rest of your gender."

        $ change_relation('andras', -5)
        $ change_relation('jezera', 5)
        return

    "Try to placate both." if demonPlacateSeen == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ demonPlacateSeen = True
        ro "There is truth in both- "
        je "Rowan, could you for once in your life not play the diplomat, and take a stand for something?"
        an "Its a miracle your armies didnt just fold on their own, with such spineless leadership."
        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            ro "(Deep breaths Rowan, deep breaths)"
            ro "It is. More often than not, I had feared the whole coalition would break apart the moment Karnas pushed deep into either Ealoaen or Qerazel, with individual armies breaking off to defend their capitals."
            an "Ha!"
            ro "But it would never happen. Demons arent exactly the most team oriented people. As long as Karnas oversaw things, he could keep his army focused on strategic objectives."
            ro "But as his lines extended, and he had to relegate logistics and territory control to subordinates, and the whole war machine started to choke and whizz like an old dwarf artifact."
            je "See, brother?"
            ro " That being said, adding minotaurs or the skandari to the mix would just make things worse, with them having their own goals and agendas."
            ro "If they could be brought to heel, they would help him cover his flanks. But he couldnt intimidate them into obedience, and I dont think he knew any other way of making people listen."
            je "Hmph."
            je "Luckily for us, we are not our father. Ill make the dark elves understand the benefits that come with working for us-"
            an "-and youll make sure they watch my back as I crush the realms of man."
            ro " Of course. It will be as you command."
            $ change_relation('andras', 3)
            $ change_relation('jezera', 3)
            return
        else:
            ro " Fine."
            ro "(Im not going to get through to them. Better to just try and appease one, if thats how things stand.)"
            $ avatar.take_damage (["agitated",], "light_damage")
            jump demonvDemonMenu






label slaver_s_proposition:



scene bg6 with fade

"Rowan had spent the day dealing with the usual goings on within the castle; the ordering of supplies, the arrangement of battalions, small disagreements between soldiers that threatened to spill into bloodshed, and other minor issues known to induce boredom."
"When he signed the last of the parchments that had been placed before him, he asked the chamberlain if that was all, ready to retire to his chambers for the day."
"Apparently, it was not. He had one more visitor, a trader who had travelled all the way from Qerazel. He claimed to have something that would interest the hero, and had been waiting all day."
"With a sigh of exasperation, Rowan signaled for the traveller to be brought in. The doors opened to reveal an overweight Qerazellan, who strode into the room with a brisk pace."
"The way he puffed his chest out and his brightly coloured silks, contrasted against dusky sun-cracked skin, gave him the almost comical appearance of a tropical bird."

tamir "Hello, my friend. Tamir can tell you are a man with a good eye, and has travelled far to bring you his wares."

"Tamir clapped his hands, heavy with gold rings, and a number of female slaves filed into the throne room, chained together by a gold collar, and naked save for the silk veils covering their faces."
"They were all young and in good health, suggesting Tamir was a member of one of the more prestigious slaving organisations."

tamir "Tamir give you a little demonstration, yes?"

"He waved a swarthy hand and the women all kneeled before Rowan in unison without question, clearly they had all been well trained."

tamir "Women all been disciplined well, they do whatever you say without question."
tamir "So, my friend, what say you? Will you take these beautiful specimens off Tamir's hands?"

"The man had brought six women with him today, and as a gesture of friendship in consideration of future business, was willing to let Rowan have them for only 50 gold."

menu:
    "Purchase the women to use as slaves.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan instructed one of the guard to pay the man, and he rubbed his hands together with glee as the money was placed before him."
        tamir "Tamir knew you were a man of good taste, he is sure we will become very good friends."
        "As he left, he mentioned that Rowan should come and see him if he is ever in Qerazel, as he has a few 'special jewels' that his new friend might be interested in."





        $ change_treasury(-50)
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ change_prisoners(6)
        $ change_morale(3)
        $ set_actor_flag('tamir', 'state', 'friendly')
        return
    "Purchase the women and free them.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan instructed one of his soldiers to pay the man and then to remove the chains from the women, as Tamir looked on in disgust."
        tamir "I guess Tamir was wrong about you, what a waste of good slaves."
        "When he left with his gold, it was clear that he would not be returning. Rowan explained to the women as best he could that they are now free, and instructed the guards to show them to the guest rooms."
        "Once they were ready, he would show them to the portal, and their new life of freedom."




        $ change_treasury(-50)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(2)
        $ set_actor_flag('tamir', 'state', 'unfriendly')
        return
    "Kill Tamir and take the women to use as slaves.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Why would someone pay for the slaves when they could simply take them?"
        "The slaver had no idea when Rowan signalled for the orc behind him to slit his throat, and the look of surprise on his face was priceless."
        "After they cleared away the corpse, Rowan instructed the orcs to take the women to barracks for the soldiers to make use of."





        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
        $ change_prisoners(6)
        $ change_morale(4)
        $ set_actor_flag('tamir', 'state', 'dead')
        return
    "Kill Tamir and free the women.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Disgusted by the slaver and his trade, Rowan signalled for one of the orc guards to take the man away and execute him."
        "Tamir's pleas for leniency fall on deaf ears, not unlike the pleas of the poor women he had sold into slavery."
        "After he had been dragged out of the throne room, Rowan explained to the women the best he could that they were all now free, and instructed the guards to show them to the guest rooms."
        "Once they were ready, he would show them to the portal, and their new life of freedom."



        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(2)
        $ set_actor_flag('tamir', 'state', 'dead')
        return
    "Send Tamir on his way with the women.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The slaver shook his head in disappointment."
        tamir "That is a shame, Tamir was hoping we could do some business today, but perhaps now is not the best time, eh?"
        "As he left, with the women in tow, he remarked that if Rowan should change his mind, he could find him in the slave markets of Qerazel."
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:



    event('dinner_is_served', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', active=False, run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)




    event('repeat_sex_with_acclimated_helayna', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=30', 'rowan_shares_room_with_helayna'), group='ruler_event', priority=pr_ruler)


    event('alexia_become_like_xzaratl', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), depends=('xzaratl_s_advances',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler, weekend_auto=False, weekend_room="bg23")


    event('the_demonic_tome', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4',), group='ruler_event', active=False, run_count=1, priority=pr_ruler_high)


label dinner_is_served:



scene bg9 with fade

if alexiaSeparateRoom == True:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show orc soldier neutral at midright with moveinright
    os "Oi, uman. Masters request your presence in ballroom for dinner when seventh bell rings."
    os "Dont be late, or else."
    hide orc sodier with moveoutright
    ro "Dinner? I wonder what those two are up to now."
else:

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with moveinright
    os "Oi, uman. Masters request your presence in ballroom for dinner when seventh bell rings. Both of yous."
    os "Dont be late, or else."
    hide orc sodier with moveoutright
    ro "Well, he was about as charming as usual. What do you suppose this is all about?"
    al "It is strange, weve been here for months now, and theres never been any sort of dinner. And in the ballroom as well?"
    ro "They were pleased when I managed to take the keep from the Duke, maybe they want to celebrate that victory together."
    al "That was weeks ago though. I dont know, I just dont trust them."
    ro "Neither do I darling, we will just have to be careful."
    ro "Anyway, I had better head out, I still have work to do before dinner. Try not to worry, okay?"
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    al "Okay. Be careful, my love."
    ro "I always am."
    hide rowan with moveoutright

scene bg27 with fade

if alexiaSeparateRoom == True:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
    ro "Alexia? They made you come here as well?"
    al "Yes, an orc showed up in my room this morning and informed me that attendance was mandatory."
    ro "I dont think theres an orc alive who knows the words attendance or mandatory."
    al "Well, those werent the exact words he used, my love."
    ro "What do you suppose this is all about?"
    al "It is strange, weve been here for months now, and theres never been any sort of dinner. And in the ballroom as well?"
    ro "They were pleased when I managed to take the keep from the Duke, maybe they want to celebrate that victory together."
    al "That was weeks ago though. I dont know, I just dont trust them."
    ro "Neither do I. Shhh, here they are now."
else:

    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    al "I dont see them."
    ro "We are a little early I suppose."
    al "Oh, here they are now."

show andras happy at edgeright with moveinright
show jezera happy at midright with moveinright

"The twins entered from the doorway at the opposite side of the room, and walked over to the long table at the other end. It was far too big for just the four of them, but this sort of over the top opulence was what Rowan had come to expect from the demons."
"At the top of the table, near to where Jezera and Andras now stood, four places had been set, and the surrounding part of the table had been furnished with fresh flowers and more extravagant ornaments."

an "Ah there you two are you are. Well, dont stand there all day gawping, come and join us."

je "Yes, please do. We wont bite."

"The demon flashed a cheeky grin the pair had seen many times before."

je "Unless you ask us to, that is."

scene bg27 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
show andras happy at midright with dissolve

"The hero and his wife did as they were told, joining the demons at the far end of the table. Andras and Jezera took the two places that had been set at the head, the usual seat of power being divided into two equal ones."
"Rowan had been positioned to their right, and Alexia to their left, separating the two. Alexia, who would have much rather have been seated by her husbands side, could only look across the width of the table at him."

je "Now, thats much better isnt it? I hope you two are hungry, the chefs have been busy in the kitchens all day."

an "I could eat a horse."

je "You probably {i}have{/i} eaten a horse."

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve

"The demon, unhappy at the joke made by his sister at his expense, threw a snarl in her direction, to which she responded by rolling her eyes."

je "Oh behave brother, we have company."

"Turning away from him, she addressed the others at the table."

je "Anyway, we just wanted to do something to show you that we appreciate the hard work you both have been doing. As I told you initially, there is no need for us to be enemies."

show andras happy at midright with dissolve
an "Indeed. As long as you do as you are told, and perform your tasks well, you will be rewarded."



an "Even I admit I was a little impressed with the way you captured Raeve Keep."

je "I may find the whole thing barbaric, but I suppose I cannot argue with result. It was a job well done."



je "The way you infiltrated the keep was masterful, you are clearly a man after my own heart, my hero."

an "My sisters cowardly methods may disgust me, but you captured the keep, and I must admit, that was the important thing."



je "Oh, where are my manners? Your glasses are empty, would you like something to drink?"

"Alexia, not wanting to offend their hosts, politely affirmed, as did her husband who had noticed her slight unease."

al "Yes, please. If it isnt too much trouble."

ro "And I am a little thirsty myself to tell the truth."

je "Trouble? What sort of a hostess would I be if it were any trouble. No. Slave? Bring our guests some wine before they die of thirst."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind black

show helayna naked aroused behind black
show jezera happy behind black

"Rowans jaw almost hit the floor when he saw that the slave to whom Jezera referred was the knight from Raeve Keep. He hadnt seen her since the day the keep had fallen, and had, perhaps naively, believed that she had been freed as the demoness said she would be. "
"He broke his gaze to glance across the table at his wife, who was giving him a worried look. Helayna, he mouthed, and her mouth crinkled into a furtive frown."

ro "Helayna.. I thought"

hel "Hello [helaynaTitle]"

"The woman did her best to smile, despite the awkwardness of the situation."

je "Are you going to stand there all day yapping, or are you going to do your job?"

hel "Oh! Sorry mistress."

"Remembering her place, the servant made her way over to the table and filled Rowan and Alexias goblet as ordered."
"Once done, she looked over at Jezera, who indicated for her to fill the demons as well. As she leaned over to fill Jezeras, the demoness gave her firm derriere a hard spank."

hel "Unnn"

"The woman shuddered, and let out a soft moan. Her tormentor grinned in approval."

je "I think Im going to have to discipline you some more, you are hardly giving our dinner guests a good impression with service like that."

hel "Yes, mistress"


scene cg359 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg359
show helayna naked aroused behind cg359
show jezera happy behind cg359
show andras happy behind cg359
pause 3

"The demoness slid her hand down from the former knights ass, and placed it instead between her legs. Helayna inhaled sharply as one finger, and then another, penetrated her tight pink pussy."

je "If you cannot provide a good service, I suppose you can at least provide some entertainment."

hel "Yesssss"

"Any embarrassment or shame she may have felt about the situation melted away as quick as the expression on her face, and she gave in to her baser instincts, amplified by the ring."
"Jezera continued to frig her sodden cunt, as Helayna moved against her fingers, her moans increasing in intensity."
"Alexia turned away, unable to watch the debasement of the poor girl by their captors, while Rowan looked on, his horror tinged with arousal."
"The other demon chuckled at the display."

an "Not bad, sister. Perhaps we should have this slut provide the entertainment at every meal."

"Helayna either didnt hear Andras crude comment, or didnt care as she bucked against Jezeras hand, her rapid breathing signally her approach to orgasm."

show cg360 with dissolve
pause 0.1
show cg361 with sshake
pause 0.1
show cg362 with dissolve
pause 3

"Before she could get there, however, the demoness pulled her hand away, and Helayna whined like a small child deprived of her favourite toy."

je "No, slave. After todays poor performance, you dont deserve to cum."

"Between pants, the woman managed to get her pleading out."

hel "But I I"

"She glanced at the hero with a look that was half crushing disappointment, and half pure animal lust."

je "Get to the kitchens. The food must almost be ready by now."

scene bg27 with fade
show andras happy behind bg27
show jezera happy behind bg27
show helayna naked aroused behind bg27

"Helayna exited the room, leaving Rowan and Alexia alone with the demons. Andras said very little, while Jezera made small talk about her interests, and the day to day life of the castle like nothing had happened."
"After fifteen very awkward minutes, Helayna returned. She was doing her best to balance the tray of food, but was obviously still feeling the effects of Jezeras assault."
"She trembled from the rings amplified arousal, and the juices from her sodden cunt ran down her leg."
"With some effort she carried the tray over to the table and placed it down in the middle. Lifting the cloche, she revealed a cooked bird, large enough to easily feed the four of them."

an "Shall I carve it, sister?"

je "If you want, but use a knife, and not your claws, at least."

"Ignoring her insult, the demon carved four large portions for each of the four sat at the table. The two humans ate cautiously as Jezera picked at her food, and Andras tore into it as one would expect of a demon."

hel "Will that be all, masters?"

an "Not so fast, slut. I have other {i}appetites{/i} that have yet to be sated."

"He pushed aside the cloth covering his lower half to reveal his thick red cock, half erect, presumably from his sisters show earlier. The servant ogled it hungrily, unable to tear herself away."

hel "Would you like me to take care of that, my lord?"

menu:
    "Object.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace angry behind black
        ro "That's enough!"
        je "Hmmm?"
        ro "You might find this display amusing, but I'll have no part in it. Come on Alexia, we are leaving."
        je "How rude."
        "The pair left the twins, the rest of their meals, and this whole charade behind. As they exited the room, a cacaphony of moans and other sex noises, and laughter could be heard in the distance."
        return
    "Say nothing.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump dinnerSex

label dinnerSex:

scene cg102 with fade
show helayna naked aroused behind cg102
show jezera happy behind cg102
show andras happy behind cg102
show rowan necklace neutral behind cg102
show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind cg102
pause 3

"The demon gave his answer in the form of an action, pulling her down on top of him, so that her back was against his chest. Thankfully she was still sopping wet from her earlier encounter, as Andras unceremoniously forced his fat cock inside her."

hel "Unnnnnnnn!!!"

"Helayna didnt seem to mind, she began to ride without needing any further instruction. Her pert tits bounced up and down as she grinded on the demons huge dick, taking it to the edge of her cunt, then pushing down to force it as deep as she could take it."
"Her expression was one of pure animal lust; she was lost to the world, concerned with only one thing."

je "So, Rowan, with all the work that Skordred has been doing around the place, is it start to look like the Bloodmeen that you remember?"

ro "ErrrWell, yes. Back when your father-"

hel "Fuck me! Fuck me! Fuck me!"

ro "-inhabited it, it was a lot more impressive. Obviously the war and the years-"

hel "So biiiiiiiiiig!"

ro "-have taken their toll, but it is starting to get there."

hel "...fucking deep, unnnnnn!"

je "And Alexia, I hope you dont find your quarters too drab. There arent that many rooms in the castle suitable for we ladies Im afraid."

al "Oh no, it is uh"


if andras_alexia_sex:
    scene cg103 with fade
    show helayna naked aroused behind cg103
    show jezera happy behind cg103
    show andras happy behind cg103
    show rowan necklace neutral behind cg103
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind cg103
    pause 3
    "She glanced over at Helayna and saw the look of pure bliss on her face. As she remembered what it felt like that have that thing inside of her, her body shivered."
    "But was it the tremble of the mind recalling an unwanted memory, or the subconscious response to a past sensation of pleasure?"
else:

    "She glanced over and saw the expression on Helaynas face. She looked like a woman who was completely lost, and Alexia felt sorry for her. She could only turn away."



al "-perfectly fine. I dont really need a lot of space, and to be fair, it is nearly as big as our entire house."

je "Excellent, if you have any issues, just let me know."

"As they continued their small talk, Andras fun began to reach its climax."

an "Ready for my load, whore?"

hel "Yessss! Give it to me!"

if andras_alexia_sex:
    show cg103 with sshake
    show cg103 with sshake
    scene cg104 with flash
    show helayna naked aroused behind cg104
    show jezera happy behind cg104
    show andras happy behind cg104
    show rowan necklace neutral behind cg104
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind cg104
    pause 3
else:

    show cg102 with sshake
    show cg102 with sshake
    scene cg104 with flash
    show helayna naked aroused behind cg104
    show jezera happy behind cg104
    show andras happy behind cg104
    show rowan necklace neutral behind cg104
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned behind cg104
    pause 3

"The demon laughed as he came deep within her. The woman screaming in orgasm, and then collapsed against his chest, savouring the warm, gooey sensation now within her loins."

an "Thatll be all, you can go now, slave."

"When she stood, her legs were so weak that she almost collapsed onto the hard stone floor. She steadied herself using the table, as cum dripped from her well fucked snatch."

an "Arent you forgetting something?"

hel "Uhhh thank you master"

"She left without even looking at Rowan, unable to face him after the shame of what had just occurred. This didnt help assuage any of the guilt he was feeling from yet another good person being dragged into the orbit of the twins because of him."
"The rest of the dinner continued with a mixture of forced small talk and awkward lulls into silence. Helayna was not seen again, as another serving girl brought out the other courses."
"As soon as it was possible for them to do so without it being perceived as rudeness, the human pair made their excuses to leave, both perturbed by the evenings events."



$ avatar.add_guilt(2)
if andras_alexia_sex:
    $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 2)
return







label repeat_sex_with_acclimated_helayna:





scene bg9 with fade
show helayna naked aroused at center with dissolve
show rowan necklace happy at edgeleft with moveinleft

"When Rowan entered his room, he discovered that Helayna was waiting for him on the windowsill, a come hither look on her face."

ro "My Helayna, if I wasn't mistaken, I would say you're trying to seduce me."

hel "Why, I'd never do such a thing. I am a knight after all. However, if someone had certain duties to fulfill, I might be inclined to seek an appropriate setting."

"After taking a seat next to her, Rowan replied to her comment."

ro "And what duties might those be?"


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind black
show helayna naked aroused behind black

"Instead of answering his question, his mistress deftly removed her dress and pulled open her lover's pants. Then she dove down and engulfed his growing length into her mouth."

ro "Wow. Where did you learn to give head like that?"

"Given the current obstruction, there was no way that Helayna could meaningfully answer him. That didn't stop her from doing it anyway, taking full advantage of the act to add to her blowjob."

ro "Hahah, you really have a way with words."

"With an audible plop, she removed his now very stiff length from her maw and grinned at Rowan."

hel "Thanks. Think you could maybe help me fill up my lower lips? They're feeling so achingly, painfully, empty."


scene black with fade
show rowan necklace happy behind black
show helayna naked aroused behind black

"As she said that, she jumped up and flipped over onto the bed. With two fingers, the pink haired woman pushed her slit open and presented herself to the hero. All too eager to comply with her invitation, Rowan pounced on the woman and pushed himself inside her in one smooth motion."

hel "Hmmm, thanks lover. It feels so good to soothe my burning loins with your sword."

"In-spite of her recovered faculties, Helayna still wanted to be fucked hard and fast, so Rowan did exactly that. Her lusts remained, they just didn't consume her anymore."

ro "What can I say? You've got a great sheath."

"That passage was slick with arousal, as it always was. That wasn't to say that it's owner was the same every time Rowan took her, she always had a few new moves and liked to play with the way she squeezed down on him to surprise him along the way."

hel "Tell all the girls you take that. I wanna hear about lots of other conquests."

"This was a newfound kink that had caught Rowan off-guard. He wasn't sure if it was the band who'd caused it, like Helayna's strange oral skills, or if it was something she'd always had beforehand."

ro "Sounds like you're being a bit of a bad influence on me."

"She laughed, since their confession of love, Helayna had fully embraced the lusts that had been forced upon her. Along with that, and her love of Rowan, she'd started to get a rather dirty mind and liked to encourage Rowan in rather naughty things."

hel "Hrmm, can't be a bad influence if it makes you feel good, can it? I think you taught me that one."

"Both stopped the conversation as their peaks approached. This was the point where Rowan's strength finally gave out and Helayna lent hers to help him."
"Wrapping her legs about his hips, she pulled him tightly against her and made certain he was as deep as possible as he filled her up with his white seed. Shortly afterwards, the man fell forwards onto his lover, who embraced him gratefully for helping her fulfill her needs."
"The two simply lay there for several minutes. Helayna had no intention of letting her love slip from inside her for some time and Rowan was content to remain and recover from the sex that inevitably robbed him of breath."


$ avatar.corruption += 5

$ set_event_timer('repeat_sex_with_acclimated_helayna', 'delay', 3)
return






label alexia_become_like_xzaratl:



$ alexiaBecomesLikeXzaratlSeen = True

scene bg14 with fade

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

al "Hm?"

show xzaratl neutral at edgeright with dissolve
pause 1
hide xzaratl with dissolve

show xzaratl neutral behind bg14

xz "Alexia, oh fair Alexia?"

hide xzaratl

if AlexiaXzaratlInfluence < 1:
    show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
    "She tried not to sigh. There she was again. Well, there was no use in running away"
    al "Xzaratl. Can I help you?"
    "Yes! If you would be so kind. Theres a- ah, a question I wanted to ask. One that has been on my mind ever since Ive first laid my eyes on you."
else:

    show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    al "Xzaratl. You know you dont have to sneak around anymore, right?"
    xz "Ah, I know - but I dont want to be a bother to either of you."
    xz "Yet there is a question I must ask, that has been on my mind ever since Ive first laid my eyes on you. "

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

xz "Sweet Alexia, have you ever wondered, what it would be like to be someone like me?"

$ sexDemonResponse = False
$ monsterResponse = False

menu:
    "A sex demon? Maybe a little.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ sexDemonResponse = True
        show xzaratl aroused at midright with dissolve
        al "I mean, a body like that, with skill and stamina Um, Xzaratl?"
        "She had never seen the demoness so red at the face. Blushing like a maiden, Xzaratl fanned herself with all four of her hands, giggling nervously."
        xz "Ahaha, ha, I apologize. Its just - a {i}sex{/i} demon? Thats - thats very nice to hear, Alexia. Thank you!"
        show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "Is that not what you are?"
        xz "Technically speaking yes, but coming from you - it just sounds so much {i}better{/i}. And if that is the case "
        xz "Then answer me this as well."
    "A sex demon? No. Never. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show xzaratl aroused at midright with dissolve
        "She turned her nose up, defiantly - only to realize her words must have had the opposite effect, for the demoness turned red at the face. Blushing like a maiden, Xzaratl fanned herself with all four of her hands, giggling nervously."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        xz "Ahaha, ha, I apologize. Its just - a {i}sex{/i} demon? Thats - thats very nice to hear, Alexia. Thank you!"
        show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
        al "Is that not what you are?"
        xz "Technically speaking yes, but coming from you - it just sounds so much {i}better{/i}. And if that is the case "
        xz "Then answer me this as well."
    "A monster? Maybe a little.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ monsterResponse = True
        show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        show xzaratl neutral at midright with dissolve
        "A long silence followed her answer. Alexias lips made a thin line, and she ended up being the first to break it."
        al "Would have been nice to have some influence over the events. Magic, a coven of followers"
        al "Maybe I envy it. Just a little."
        show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
        "Xzaratl seized her hand tenderly, and offered her an encouraging smile."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        xz "Everything I have, I am willing to share with you and Rowan. And if this is how you feel, then perhaps you can answer me this as well."
    "A monster? Hardly.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        show xzaratl concerned at midright with dissolve
        "A long silence followed after her answer. Alexias lips made a thin line, and she pretended not to notice how hurt the demoness looked. "
        show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
        xz "Ah, no- thats not what I meant. What I wanted to ask is"

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

xz "Have you ever wondered what its like to be of two kinds? A woman who knows what it's like to be a man as well?"

xz "Dear Alexia, would you like to try having a cock for a day?"

"With a flourish, the demoness brought from under her robes a bizarre crystal idol - a translucent cock, almost eight inches long."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia could see purple lines run within it, like veins. She could swear they pulsated with corrupt power, looking almost alive."

al "Xzaratl, this doesnt look safe. "

xz " It is little more than a toy, of my own creation. To make it last longer, feel better!"


show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

xz "Your wellbeing is always at the forefront of my mind, fair Alexia. I would never offer you anything that could harm you."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"As always, she heard no falsehood in Xzaratls voice, saw no ill intent in her eye, found not a hint of deception in her smile. Alexia looked to the crystal phallus before her. She couldnt help herself - it seemed to draw her gaze in."
"Its shape evoked visions of all sorts of debauched acts, with herself in the center of them all. Visions she found-"

menu:
    "\"Intriguing.\"":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump AlexiaFutaIntrigued
    "\"Unpleasant.\"":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if AlexiaXzaratlInfluence > 1 or sexDemonResponse or monsterResponse:
            al "Xzaratl, do not take it the wrong way, but I am very much content with just being Well, me."
            xz "As you should be! But this is not something- "
            al "Xzaratl - no. I am not interested."
            xz "Are you sure? Not even an inkling of interest?"
            show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
            "She shook her head, then grabbed Xzaratl by the wrist, and pushed the vile thing away."
            al "Not even an inkling."
            xz "I see. Thank you for being honest, dear Alexia."
            hide xzaratl with moveoutright
            "The succubus gave her a radiant smile, and as quickly as she'd appeared, vanished."
        else:
            show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            al "Harmful or not, I have no interest in - I cant even bring myself to say it."
            al "And for the love of Solansia, stop shoving such a vulgar thing right in my face!"
            show xzaratl concerned at midright with dissolve
            xz "That's such a shame. Not even an inkling of interest?"
            al "Do not make me repeat myself."
            hide xzaratl with moveoutright
            xz "Then, as quickly as she'd appeared, the succubus vanished."
        show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia let out a sigh of relief, glad to be done with that."
        $ futaCockDenied = True
        return

label AlexiaFutaIntrigued:

$ alexiaFuta = True
$ futaIntrigued = True
$ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence +=2
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)

show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

al "I mean, if it feels as good as Rowan makes it look- "

show xzaratl happy at center with moveinright
hide alexia
show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

"She got halfway through her response when she saw Xzaratls eye lit up. In a blink of an eye, the demoness was already besides her, brazenly fondling the red-haired woman."

xz "As good? Oh Alexia, it can be twice, thrice as good!"

show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"It took the succubi no trouble to hike her skirt up and the cock idol brushed against her belly as Xzaratl made her way down. It looked cold - but it felt warm, oddly pleasant to the touch."

al "Xzaratl, not here-!"

"A single finger was placed on her lips, and Xzaratl hushed her quietly, her skilled hands rubbing her clit. She placed the crystal cock just above it - and Alexia shuddered as she started to feel a bizarre sense of warmth radiate across her crotch."

xz "Shhh... Please, fair Alexia, trust me in this. Sometimes, a leap of faith is the best way forward."

"A loud moan escaped Alexia's lips as she felt that strange, erotic rush grow-"

scene black with fade
show xzaratl happy behind black
show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind black

xz "So just relax, and enjoy yourself~~"

al "A-aaah!"

xz "And dont worry - Ill get Rowan for you"

"..."

scene bg23 with fade

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

ro "X'zaratl? You wanted to see me?"

show rowan necklace angry at center with moveinleft

"As always, the sanctum was of feminine moans. He was rather surprised to see that the head of the sanctum wasn't at the entrance to meet him."

if RowanXzaratlInfluence < 3:
    "Always wary of an ambush, Rowan made his way across the chamber to X'zaratl's personal room and drew the curtain aside."
else:

    show rowan necklace neutral at center with dissolve
    "In the end, he shrugged his shoulders, then made his way across the chamber to X'zaratl's personal room and drew the curtain aside."

scene cg99 with fade
pause 3

"It wasn't X'zaratl that Rowan saw inside, nor one of the castle's cubi. It was his wife, naked, and masturbating a rather sizable cock with her hand!"

show rowan necklace shock behind cg99

ro "Alexia? What happened to you?"

"Oblivious to his arrival, the red haired woman continued to rapidly pump her new meat, up and down, while gasping in pleasure at the same time."

if RowanXzaratlInfluence < 5:
    "Try as he might, it was impossible not to look - his wife working her shaft caught his attention, then mesmerized him."
else:

    "There was something in the air - a familiar, warm feeling, that wrapped him head to toes. He watched, breathless, as his wife worked her shaft, mesmerised by the sight. "


"That soft flesh, emerging from above her womanhood and proudly proclaiming her arousal. The way the flesh pulled onto and off of her glans, that it looked to be just a touch bigger than his. Was it twitching?"

show cg99 with sshake
show cg99 with sshake
scene cg100 with flash
pause 3

"Alexia grunted with apparent effort, bucked her hips, and let loose a big thick stream of cum in an arc from her shaft. It made quite the puddle."
"Such a shocking display managed to shake Rowan out of his reverie, giving him some lucidity again. First item of note for him was to reaffirm that his wife did indeed have a cock. Second, was that his own strained against his pants and already had formed a wet spot around the tip."

show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg100

al "Ha, ha Ahaha, twice, thrice- doesnt- it doesnt come close to it! "

"Her voice shook him from his stupor - and for Alexia, with climax came clarity - or at least a semblance of it. She locked eyes with him, though hers were still clouded with arousal. "

al "Oh Rowan, I had no idea how wonderful it was to be a man! What do you think of my new sword?"

"A coy look crossed her face and she stood up to greet him. Her hand brushed against her cock, in a familiar gesture hed recognized everywhere."

al "Darling - I know its sudden, but - would you give a little, ah- a little kiss?"
al "Please. I want to know how it feels for you, when I take it myself~~ "

menu:
    "Well She did say please ":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ rowanFutaSuck = True

        scene cg101 with fade
        pause 3
        "Rowan knelt down in front of Alexia and placed a kiss on the purple head."
        show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg101
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg101
        ro "Sounds only fair, no?"
        "She giggled, spreading her legs as he knelt down in front of her. Her laughter had a nice ring to it - it was so beautiful. Everything about her was beautiful - even the cock before his eyes."
        "Seized by arousal and newfound appreciation for his wonderful wife, he placed a long kiss on the purple head, then another - and listened to her reaction."
        al "A-ah, yes! Keep- keep going!"
        ro "Like this?"
        "Rowan started to run his tongue around the glans, then ran it all the way down her length. She melted under his ministrations, putting her hands on his head in a desperate attempt to stay on her feet."
        ro "Hhhgmmm!"
        "In spite of being on the verge of toppling over, the woman started pistoning her hips forwards and backwards, fucking her husband's face at a rapid pace while he continued working on her."
        al "That feels so good..."
        ro "Hmmph!"
        "This reversal of roles excited the man and he enthusiastically tried to suck down this alien cock in his mouth as well as he could, slurping and licking it on each pass in and out."
        al "Oh, darling, take it! Take all of me!"
        "Roughly she plunged her length down his throat! Rowan tried to gag, but couldn't do anything but feel the rush of liquid pass through Alexia's cock and be deposited straight into his stomach."
        al "Yes! Yes. My husband...."
        "She held him there, choking on her for a moment after her orgasm had stopped, then her legs gave out and the resulting tumble popped her free."
        scene bg23 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
        show alexia necklace naked aroused at midright with dissolve
        "Finally able to breath again, Rowan gasped and coughed in desperation for several seconds before he noticed the succubus who was standing nearby, a close observer, and no doubt architect, of the recent event."

        $ event_tmp['blowjob'] = True
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        $ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 3)
        $ set_actor_flag('alexia', 'rowan_influence', get_actor_flag('alexia', 'rowan_influence') + 2)
        $ xzaratl_scene_count += 1
    "Out of the question.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ event_tmp['blowjob'] = False
        scene bg23 with fade
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        show alexia necklace naked aroused at midright with dissolve
        ro "Put that thing away Alexia."
        "She moaned pathetically, still rubbing herself. He fought the impulse to comfort her as he scanned the room for the responsible party."
        "And of course, there she was, watching from behind a pillar. She gave him a small wave upon being discovered."

scene bg23 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked aroused at edgeright with dissolve

ro "X'zaratl? This is your doing, isn't it? You did this to Alexia? "

xz "With her permission."

if event_tmp['blowjob'] == True:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Is this temporary?"
    xz "I apologize, but yes."
    ro "An odd thing to apologize for."
    xz "How can I not? You see how much shes enjoying it."
else:

    ro "Is this temporary? Tell me this is temporary."
    xz "It is. Though I do not believe your wife minds it that much."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"He narrowed his eyes at her. It didnt escape his attention how Alexia had yet to join the conversation - she was too busy stroking her new cock."

ro "She seems a little out of it."

xz "Would you not be? If you found yourself with a female slit, or a second cock?"
xz "To try something new - to experience something new! - can be a little overwhelming. Which is why its so important to have your loved ones by your side as you do."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

xz "And why its so important to have them support you."

if RowanXzaratlInfluence < 2:
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Xzaratl reached for his face - he pushed her hands away, glaring."
    ro "Xzaratl, I want you to weigh your next words {i}very{/i} carefully. "

elif RowanXzaratlInfluence > 4:
    "Two gentle hands were placed on his cheeks, and Xzaratl guided him to look at her."
else:

    "Xzaratl reached for his face - he gently pushed her hands away."
    ro "I think I know where this is going. State your case. And make it quick."

show xzaratl neutral at midright with dissolve

xz "Gallant Rowan, your wife wanted this."



show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

xz "I am not here to sow discord between you. I am here to help you. I am here to make your life better - to give you a taste of what it could be!"
xz "This is my gift for you, one I will happily grant whenever you ask for. This will make your bond grow stronger, gallant Rowan. And it will feel {i}good{/i}."

"As if on command, Alexia came again, moaning in bliss. The atmosphere was getting to him too, and he felt his own cock straining in his pants."

if RowanXZaratlAnalTraining > 0:
    xz "Did it not feel good, to feel my cock up your ass Rowan? Do you not wonder, how Alexias might feel?"
else:

    xz "Are you not a little curious, how it will feel, to have Alexias cock up your ass? To have her love you in ways you never thought possible?"

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

xz "Give it a try, Rowan. I promise you, youll enjoy it."


menu:
    "Agree.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump alexiaFuta2
    "Refuse, but respect Alexias desire to explore this part of herself.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show xzaratl concerned at midright with dissolve
        show alexia necklace naked concerned at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "Xzaratl, that's More than Im comfortable with."
        show alexia necklace naked at edgeright with dissolve
        show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve
        ro "But if thats what Alexia wants - or at least wants to try, then Im not going to stop her from Enjoying herself?"
        "It sounded silly, but between the expecting look from both of them, and the heavy, warm aura in the room, he was finding it difficult to find the right words."
        xz "Are you sure Rowan? The things Alexia could do "
        al "Ah, Xzaratl, thats- thats fine."
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        "His wife let out a quiet moan, and the cock in her hands started retreating back into her flesh. A moment later, it was completely gone."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        show alexia necklace naked concerned at edgeright with dissolve
        al "It was Fun. While it lasted."
        hide rowan
        hide xzaratl
        hide alexia
        show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
        show xzaratl shocked at midright with dissolve
        show alexia necklace naked concerned at center with dissolve
        "She swayed on her feet. Alarmed, both Rowan and Xzaratl rushed to her sides, steading her."
        al "Sorry, Im a little Drained?"
        if rowan_shares_room_with_helayna == False:
            ro "You should rest, dear. Lets go back."
        else:
            "You should rest, dear. Lets get you back to your room."
        scene black with fade
        "She gave him a weak nod, a look of satisfaction on her face, and a clear hope in her eyes to repeat the experience later."
        if event_tmp['blowjob'] == True:
            $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
            $ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence += 1
        return

    "Put an end to this whole debacle." if event_tmp['blowjob'] == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        show xzaratl concerned at midright with dissolve
        show alexia necklace naked concerned at edgeright with dissolve
        ro "Xzaratl, enough! I dont know how you managed to get Alexia to agree to this, but this isnt who she is! Stop forcing your sick fantasies on us!"
        al "Alexia, snap out of this at once!"
        xz "Gallant Rowan, you-"
        scene bg23 with fade
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        show alexia necklace naked concerned at edgeright with dissolve

        show xzaratl neutral at midright with dissolve
        "A quiet yelp interrupted her. The succubus had turned and noticed that the cock that Alexia had been given was retreating back into her flesh! A moment later, it was completely gone."
        xz "Fair Alexia, why are you rejecting me now of all times? Did it not feel good?"
        "His wife gave her no answer, only looked away, as if ashamed. "
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "You see? This game of yours is over!"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        xz "This was no game, Rowan. And I see no victors here."
        "The demoness threw him a mournful look - and Alexia had yet to look him in the eyes. He tried not to grit his teeth - he wanted to save his wife from being corrupted by dark magic, and suddenly {i}he{/i} was the bad guy?"
        "Barely able to contain his anger, he quickly grabbed one of the blankets scattered about, and draped it over his wife."
        ro "Darling, let's go."
        scene black with fade
        show alexia necklace naked concerned behind black
        al " Yes, dear."
        $ RowanXzaratlInfluence -= 1
        $ change_relation('alexia', -5)
        return

label alexiaFuta2:

$ rowanFutaAnal = True

show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve
show alexia necklace naked at edgeright with dissolve

"Alexias feverish gaze never left him, her hands still wrapped around the massive cock in her hands. Was that how he looked, when he asked her to take it in the back for the first time?"
"Would it feel as good for her as it did for him?"
"He swallowed heavily, as Xzaratls hands wrapped themselves around him. She started to undress him, and once he was naked - lowered him to his knees, his ass presented to his wife."


scene cg936 with fade
show xzaratl happy behind cg936
pause 3

"The obvious invitation made her let out a little squeal of excitement and Alexia lept forward to accept."

xz "Oh, gallant Rowan! You two are just so adorable together!"

"In her lust addled state, the woman made no attempt to prepare her husband or lubricate him. Instead she forced herself inside, with only her cum to help her girlcock's passage. Immediately she wrapped her arms around Rowan's chest and hugged him tightly."
"The rough penetration elicited a grunt of shock and pleasure mixed together from Rowan as his insides were forced apart to accommodate the new intruder inside him."

show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg936
show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg936

al "Darling, you're really tight. It feels so good to be inside you."

ro "My love... wow."

"After savouring the sensations for a moment, Alexia began bucking against her husband in earnest. Her movements were awkward and unfamiliar, but very enthusiastic."

"And rough - far too rough. But as he gritted his teeth, he found a gentle hand caressing his cheek, and looked up to see Xzaratl standing over them, a benevolent smile on her face."

xz "Relax, gallant Rowan. Alexia doesnt want to hurt you. It will start feeling good soon. I promise."

"Her soothing voice was like a balm over his skin, and amidst Alexias feverish thrusts, already he was starting to feel a budding pleasure radiate across his body. He suppressed a moan, feeling his cock harden."
" He wasnt the only one. Before his very eyes, Xzaratls own cock tented against her robe, eager to be used. Its musky scent assaulted his senses - he needed only to lean in-"

menu:
    "Kiss it.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 1
        "He placed a single kiss on the wet spot of Xzaratl robes, and the demoness shuddered in delight."
        xz "Ah, gallant Rowan! Since you are offering"
        "She removed her garments, and Rowan was graced with the sight of her hard cock. Xzaratl lovingly cupped his head with her upper arms, while the lower ones lined her sex up with him."
        scene cg147 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg147
        show xzaratl happy behind cg147
        show alexia necklace naked behind cg147
        pause 3
        "She thrusted her hips, and now there were two dick equipped women using Rowan to sate their lusts, one in front and one in the back."
        "The warm hazy pleasure from before grew, though he no longer could voice his approval for it. "
        xz "Feel her love for you Rowan. understand why she loves your manhood by accepting hers."
        ro "Hmmgh."
        "The succubus's upper hands continued to caress his hair and face, as he bobbed his head on her cock, admiring its warmth. Though it wasn't her treatment that was affecting him the most, that was his wife's."
        al "O-oh Rowan, I- I think I'm about to cum!"
        al "Please, let me fill you, let me show you how wonderful it is when you fill me!"
        "Feeling her desperately clinging to his body, there was nothing he could do about it - not that he wanted to, her hard cock pistoning into his ass relentlessly. He moaned quietly, and felt Xzaratl caress his cheek again. "
        xz "Embrace it. Enjoy this gift, from me, to you both."
        "Those gasps of pleasure that Alexia had been letting out were quickly growing shorter and of a higher pitch. There was no doubt that her orgasm was approaching - as was Xzaratls."
        "Urged on by his gagged moans and his willing body, both of their orgasms arrived simultaneously."
        show cg147 with sshake
        show cg147 with sshake
        scene cg149 with flash
        pause 3
        "At the same time as he tasted the salty goo in his mouth from X'zaratl, the sensation of hot fluid filled his ass."
        "Surprisingly, while the succubus gave him about a mouthful of her seed, his wife's gift seemed to go on and on, filling him more and more. Soon he felt rather bloated."
        "Xzaratl pushed her hips, just a little, making him swallow her gift. It was only then that she pulled away, allowing him some degree of freedom again. "
    "One cock is more than enough.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He turned his head away. Xzaratl didnt seem insulted one bit, her caring hand running through his hair as she knelt in front of him."
        xz "Lean against me, gallant Rowan. Dont make Alexia hold back."
        "He wrapped his hands around her, resting his head on her shoulders. Her pleasant smell enveloped him, sweet, and slightly dizzy."
        ro "A-ah!"
        "Every thrust pushed him into the succubus. He felt her soft breasts pressed against him, so different to the hard cock in his ass. He felt her gentle hands, so different to Alexias desperately clinging fingers."
        "The warm hazy pleasure from before grew, and he could only moan in response to it. Feverish lust, and a lovers kind embrace. One belonged to his wife, the other to a demon of desire. How odd it was to feel them switched around."
        xz "Feel her love for you Rowan. Understand why she loves your manhood by accepting hers."
        "She kissed his neck tenderly, her lips leaving a searing imprint on his skin. He shuddered - though it wasn't her treatment that was affecting him the most."
        al "O-oh Rowan, I- I think I'm about to cum!"
        al "Please, let me fill you, let me show you how wonderful it is when you fill me!"
        "Alexias cock kept pistoning into his ass relentlessly, eager for release. He moaned quietly, and felt Xzaratl caress his cheek again."
        xz "Embrace it. Enjoy this gift, from me, to you both."
        "Those gasps of pleasure that Alexia had been letting out were quickly growing shorter and of a higher pitch."
        show cg936 with sshake
        show cg936 with sshake
        show cg936 with flash
        pause 2
        "Within moments, her orgasm arrived - filling him with hot fluid. Shuddering in Xzaratls arms, he whimpered in shameful ecstasy, as his wife kept thrusting her cock, filling him more and more."
        xz "Excellent job, gallant Rowan. Well done."
        "Xzaratl laid a tender kiss on his forehead, and pulled away, instantly making him long for her warm embrace."

scene black with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind black
show alexia necklace naked aroused behind black

"But Alexia made no move to pull out of him - in fact, she had once again lost herself to the pleasure and hung onto him tightly for some semblance of stability. She kept her arms wrapped around his chest and cock deeply entrenched."

ro "Um, Alexia? Are you going to let go?"

al "Mmmmmm, just five more minutes, okay, dear? "

"She kept rubbing her breasts on his back while cooing contentedly. He sighed, and relaxed - trying not to blush at the sigh of the small, white puddle underneath him. His own creation."
"Xzaratl left them to rest, and it wasn't until around half an hour later, when Alexia's cock retreated back to the place it had come from, that Alexia released her husband from her grip."

al "Weve got to repeat that someday."

$ RowanXzaratlInfluence += 2
$ AlexiaXzaratlInfluence += 1
$ RowanAlexiaXzaratlThreesome2 = True
$ avatar.corruption += 3
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', +5)
$ set_actor_flag('alexia', 'rowan_influence', get_actor_flag('alexia', 'rowan_influence') + 2)
return







label the_demonic_tome:



scene bg9 with fade

if alexiaSeparateRoom == True:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with moveinright
else:

    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

al "Rowan"

ro "Yes, my love?"

"The hero noticed the nervousness in his wifes tone. Her arms were wrapped around a large bound book that he had never seen before."

ro "Whats that you have there?"

al "Its a book I found in the library."

ro "Oh?"

al "Truth is, Ive had it for a few weeks, but Ive been hiding it"

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "You didnt need to hide it darling."

al "I know, I just didnt know what to do with it."

"She held the book out and opened it, to show her husband the strange language and illustrated chaos within."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

al "I think it might contain some information that could help us, but Ive not been able to make any sense of it. I even tried to find other books in the library that might be helpful, but had no luck."

ro "What do you think it is?"

al "Some sort of history of demons, perhaps? Whatever it is, it might be something we could use against the twins."

if NTR == True:

    menu:
        "Suggest she ask Andras for help.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "Perhaps Andras would help you, you did say he was quite pleasant with you when you here as their hostage."
            al "I guess, he did suggest the book in the first place when I was in the library. I dont trust him though."
            ro "I dont trust him either, but I dont think hed hurt you."
            al "I agree, the twins still want to use me as leverage against you."
            al "I guess it is settled then."
            ro "Okay, but just be careful."
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            "The woman gave her husband a kiss, and a smile."
            al " Dont worry, if I feel things are starting to take a turn for the worse, Ill just leave. You just go about your day as normal so the demons wont suspect anything."
            ro "Okay, Ill see you later. Love you."
            al "Love you too, husband."
            $ alexia_and_her_demon_book = 2
            hide rowan with moveoutleft
            jump andrasHelp
        "Suggest she ask Jezera for help":


            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "You could try asking Jezera for help. While she may be our captor, she seems a lot more reasonable than her brother."
            ro "If she thinks helping you might view her and her cause in a more favourable light, she might be willing to tell you about the book."
            al "I guess, she seems nicer, but it feels a little I guess, cold? Calculated? I think theres someone else hiding under that facade. I dont trust her."
            ro "I dont trust her either, but I dont think shed hurt you."
            al "I agree, the twins still want to use me as leverage against you."
            al "I guess it is settled then."
            ro "Okay, but just be careful."
            show alexia 2 necklace happy at midright with dissolve
            "The woman gave her husband a kiss, and a smile."
            al " Dont worry, if I feel things are starting to take a turn for the worse, Ill just leave. You just go about your day as normal so the demons wont suspect anything."
            ro "Okay, Ill see you later. Love you."
            al "Love you too, husband."
            $ alexia_and_her_demon_book = 3
            hide rowan with moveoutleft
            jump jezeraHelp
        "Tell her it is too risky.":


            $ released_fix_rollback()
            ro "I appreciate your wanting to help, my love, I really do, but it is too risky."
            al "I could be careful."
            ro "I know you could, but we dont know what we are dealing with. They already kidnapped you, we have no idea what else they have planned."
            al "Andras was the one who originally suggested the book to me in library."
            ro "That alone is suspicious, this whole thing could be a trap. We just dont know."
            al "I suppose you are right"
            show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
            "The man took her by the hand, and smiled at her."
            ro "Im sure therell be plenty of ways for you to help in the future darling, but we cant take any dangerous chances. I dont know what Id do if anything happened to you."
            al "I understand. I just hate being stuck here while you are out there, doing nothing. I feel so useless."
            ro "Alexia..."
            al "Youd better go, Ill return this book to the library, and then we can forget all about it."
            ro "Okay, Ill see you later. Love you."
            al "Love you too, husband."
            hide rowan with moveoutleft
            return
else:


    ro "I appreciate your wanting to help, my love, I really do, but it is too risky."
    al "I could be careful."
    ro "I know you could, but we dont know what we are dealing with. They already kidnapped you, we have no idea what else they have planned."
    al "Andras was the one who originally suggested the book to me in library."
    ro "That alone is suspicious, this whole thing could be a trap. We just dont know."
    al "I suppose you are right"
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "The man took her by the hand, and smiled at her."
    ro "Im sure therell be plenty of ways for you to help in the future darling, but we cant take any dangerous chances. I dont know what Id do if anything happened to you."
    al "I understand. I just hate being stuck here while you are out there, doing nothing. I feel so useless."
    ro "Alexia..."
    al "Youd better go, Ill return this book to the library, and then we can forget all about it."
    ro "Okay, Ill see you later. Love you."
    al "Love you too, husband."
    $ alexia_and_her_demon_book = 1
    hide rowan with moveoutleft
    return



label andrasHelp:

scene bg7 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
play sound "music/SFX/door knock.ogg"
pause 1

al "Come in."

show andras happy at midright with moveinright

an "Hello Alexia. I believe that you were trying to find me?"

al "Yes..."
al "I looked around but I had no luck. I suppose one of your orcs told you?"

an "You guessed right. Sometimes I have to leave the castle on business too, your husband isnt the only person around here that has thing he needs to do."

al "I wasnt trying to say-"

an " Dont worry your pretty face, I wasnt suggesting that you meant anything by it. Just know that both my sister and I are working just as hard as Rowan towards our goals."

al "(Now might be a good time to try and get some information)"
al "What sort of business, if you dont mind me asking?"

an "Not at all. I often have to go out to Rosaria to check on our orc soldiers, they are a very undisciplined bunch unfortunately, and have to be shown a firm hand."

al "I see, I never really thought about the orcs outside of the castle, I must admit."

an "And why would you? Things like these arent really the concern of sweet girls like yourself. I also try to keep an eye on the enemy forces, to see if theres any unusual activity."

al "Like?"

an "Reinforcing certain locations, mustering, patrols that might serve problematic; that sort of thing."

al "And your sister?"

an "She has different concerns. Her agents are scattered across the six realms, and it makes more sense for her to visit them than for them to travel here. In disguise, of course."

al "Of course."

an "And then theres her most important concern."

al "(This could be good)"

"The demon pointed at the outfit that the redheaded woman was wearing."

an "Shopping! Where do you think all these dresses come from?"

show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

"Despite the disappointment of not learning anything useful as she expected, Alexia couldnt help but giggle at the thought of the demoness shopping."

al "I just assumed she made them herself."

an "My sister? Sew? Itll be a bright day in the Outer Dark before that ever happens."

"The demon let out a chuckle of his own."

an "The castle coffers would be a lot better off for it as well, trust me. Dont tell her I told you though, she likes people to think she made them."

al "I wont."

an "Anyway, Im sure of all this talk of what my sister and I get up to when working is boring you."

al "Not at all. Ive been cooped up here for so long now, it is nice to hear about what is going on in the outside world."

an "I apologize, this has all been unfair for you, and I didnt mean to be insensitive."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "It is fine. Having free reign in the castle is one thing, but it is hard not to forget that I am still your prisoner. How long for, I have no idea."
al "Perhaps even forever."

an "It wont come to that, Im certain. Once your husband does what he agreed to do, you will be free to stay or go as you please."

al "I guess"

an "Heres an idea, how about I take you out somewhere? My sister couldnt object, such a beautiful thing shouldnt be kept in a gilded cage. Would you like that?"

menu:
    "Id like that very much.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "Id like that very much. Id feel a lot better after some fresh air I think."
        an "Then it shall be arranged. But I forget myself, there was a reason you wanted to see my today?"
    "Its fine, really.":



        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        al "It is fine, really. Truth be told, Ive gotten used to it."
        an "If you change your mind, let me know. It would be no imposition. But I forget myself, there was a reason you wanted to see my today?"

al "Oh, yes!"

"Alexia rummaged around under the bed for a few moments, and then pulled out the demonic tome from underneath."

al "It is about this book..."

an "Oh, still have that do you?"

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Yes, but to be honest, I havent really been able to make much sense of it."

an "Im not surprised, it is written in a regional dialect of a very old language so obscure few would ever bother to translate."

al "I looked in the library for anything thatd help, but had no luck finding any other books that might be useful."
al "I was hoping maybe you would be willing to help?"

an "Oh, you were? And what, pray tell, would be in it for me?"

al "What do you mean?"

an "Well, I already helped you once didnt I? You were never have found the book, had I not been in the library."

al "True"

"The demon pawed at the dormant beast hidden beneath his kilt."

an "Youre such a beautiful woman Alexia, I cant help the effect you have on me. If you help take care of my needs, Ill translate whatever you want in the book."

menu:
    "Agree to his demand to get the information.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump NTRScene3
    "Scold him and storm out.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        al "I should have know youd try something like this. Despite all your niceties, your true self is always lurking underneath."
        al "Here!"
        "The woman threw the book at him, it bounced off his muscular frame with a dull thump."
        al "You can keep your book and whatever the hells it has to say inside of it, I am a married woman!"
        hide alexia with moveoutleft
        "Before he had a chance to respond, the woman stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind her."
        return



label NTRScene3:

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

al "Okay then, lets get this over with, but I wont let you touch me."

an "Thats fine, sweet Alexia, I just need you to touch me."

"He sat down on the bed and gave his kilt a downward tug, causing his now semi-erect cock to pop free from below the waistband."

an "Come over here, it wont bite."


scene cg85 with fade
show andras happy behind cg85
show alexia 2 necklace angry behind cg85
pause 3

"Without saying a word, Alexia sat down next to him and tentatively placed her hand on the demons dick."

an "Youll have to get a firmer grip on it than that, dont you do this with your husband?"

al "Rowan isnt a pervert like you, demon."

"As annoyed as she was at Andras, she just wanted it to be over, so she gripped it tighter as he demanded."

an "Thats more like it, now start to move it up and down."

"The woman did as she was told, starting slowly, before settling into a steady rhythm. Clearly enjoying himself, the demon lay back as she worked."

an "You have another hand, you know."

al "Meaning?"

an "A good woman never neglects the balls."

"Alexia reluctantly cupped his red balls as she worked the shaft with her other hand."

an "Ahhhh Thats more like it"

"For a few minutes the demon lay back, enjoyed the sensation as Alexia jerked his big dick while fondling his balls. Then, a wicked smile crossed his face."

show andras smirk behind black

an "Oh Alexia..."

al "What?"

an "As lovely as this is, it is going to take a bit more than this to get me off."

al "I told you, I wont let you touch me."

an "Who said anything about me touching you, but maybe if you used your soft breasts..."

al "My breasts?"

an "You want to know what is in the book, right?"

al "Fine!"


scene cg86 with fade
show andras happy behind cg86
show alexia 2 necklace angry behind cg86
pause 3

"Alexia pulled the straps of her dress down, freeing her breasts for below. Kneeling at the foot of the bed before Andras, she positioned her chest so she could place his cock between her tits."
"Pushing them together, she began to move up and down."

an "Thats it, but it needs a little more lubrication. Spit on it."

al "Eww, thats disgusting."

an "You can always leave, but then youll find out nothing..."

al "..."


scene cg87 with fade
show andras happy behind cg87
show alexia 2 necklace angry behind cg87
pause 3

"Not wanting the shameful situation to be for naught, she did as the demon asked, spitting on his cock as it sat between her perky breasts. A line of drool dribbled from her lips down onto the fat head of the cock below."

an "Perfect, now put some effort into it and make me cum!"

"Wanting it all to be over, Alexia started to move her chest up and down quite vigourously."
"Now well lubed, the cock slid back and forth between her tits with ease, especially when the demon started to move with her, pistoning his hips back and forth. It wasnt long before he was close to climax."

an "Ohhh... Fuck..."


scene cg87 with sshake
scene cg87 with sshake
scene cg88 with flash
show andras happy behind cg88
show alexia 2 necklace angry behind cg88
pause 3

"With one final thrust upwards of his hips, Andras exploded, sending goosy spurts of cum upwards."
"A look of surprise was on Alexias face as jizz splattered it, some even landing inside her half open mouth. A moment passed before the expression shifted to rage."

scene bg7 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

al "You got it all over me, you idiot!"

an "What can I say? You were doing such a good job, I couldnt contain myself."

al "Ughhh... I need to go clean this off before Rowan gets back. You better keep your word, demon!"

an "Never fear sweet Alexia, Ill send some notes to your room later which will tell you everything you need to know."

al "You better."

hide alexia with moveoutleft


$ alexiaUnfaithful = True
$ alexiaAndrasSex =+ 1
$ change_corruption_actor('alexia', 2)

$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 3)


return



label jezeraHelp:

scene bg18 with fade
show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve
play sound "music/SFX/door knock.ogg"
pause 1

je "Please enter Alexia, the door is now unlocked."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with moveinright

"The red haired woman entered into a very lavishly decorated room filled with soft cushions and elaborate tapestries."
"It was a lady's room, albeit one that enjoyed sexual imagery. Its owner sat in one of two armchairs nearby a small tea table in one of the corners."

al "Hello Jezera. I came to ask you about this book"

show jezera happy at midleft

"She held it out before her, so the demoness could see it. Jezera flashed her a grin."

je "I was wondering when you would come to see me about that."

al "You weren't expecting anyone else than?"

je "No, just us, but I'm sure that Rowan told you that when I concentrate I can tell where you and he are thanks to those amulets."

"Alexia took the other seat at the table somewhat nervously. She watched her host dipping tea leaves into a silver teapot decorated somewhat explicitly with fornicating demons for several moments."

al "So, is it your magic that's on these then?"

"She fingered the blue stone dangling from her neck."

je "The magic, cutting, and metalworking. I actually apprenticed as a jeweler for a short time, since I always had a fondness for such trinkets as a child. Those skills have lent themselves well to my enchanting."

"The demoness ended her dipping and expertly poured out two cups of tea."

je "Warping dimensions and imbuing artifacts with new properties are my natural talents. Well, that and the shapeshifting I demonstrated to you before, though my brother has some talent in that as well."

"She picked up one of the cups along with its saucer and passed it to Alexia."

je "Between the two of us, teleporting and enchanting are my skills alone."

"Then Jezera brought the cup to her lips and took a deep sip. Trying not to be rude, Alexia also took a sip from the cup as well."
"A shiver ran down her body as the liquid touched her tongue; not because it was cold, the tea was quite a pleasant warmth, but because of the things it seemed to make her feel."
"Alexia tried to push those feelings away for now, and instead concentrated on being a good conversation partner."

al "I can't really say that I've got any special talents like that myself. I never imagined myself as being anything but Rowan's wife when growing up."
al "I honed my skills at homemaking during the war and thought of the times I'd spent with Rowan in happier days."

show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve

"Jezera placed her cup back on the saucer and tapped a finger on the brim with a slight look of annoyance in her eyes."

je "Surely you had some ambition beyond being a simple peasant wife?"

"The demoness's mismatched eyes locked with Alexia's, seeming to search deep within her."



scene cg726 with fade
pause 2
scene cg727 with fade
pause 2
scene cg728 with fade
pause 2
scene cg729 with fade
pause 2
scene cg730 with fade
pause 2
scene cg731 with fade
pause 2
show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind cg731
show jezera displeased behind cg731

"A faint memory stirred, then grew and grew. Alexia was spinning while people clapped and cheered around her. A teenage Rowan watched her with a look of amazement in his eyes."

al "Actually, I do remember dancing during a spring festival just before the start of the war. It felt so natural, but no one stopped talking about how amazing it was until Karnas appeared."

"The red haired woman felt herself blush and she looked down, breaking Jezera's gaze."

al "That night was the first time that Rowan and I... we...."

"Alexia trailed off, thoughts of the first night with Rowan now making her feel very aroused and making it difficult to concentrate when combined with the strange effect the tea was having on her."

scene bg18 with fade
show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace aroused at midright with dissolve

je "Hmmhmm, I knew that you were destined for something greater."
je "A dancer whose movements, body, and face would have drawn spectators from all over the six realms. Please, show me."

"Without thinking about it, Alexia stood up and started spinning in the middle of the demonesses room. It was exhilarating to dance again."

if NTR == False:
    "No, this was wrong. She felt funny, and shed promised Rowan she would leave if things started to go badly, even if it meant learning nothing about the book."
    "Her movements slowed, then stopped. She shook her head, clearing the fog that had stopped her from thinking."
    "Jezera nodded when Alexia looked at her with clear eyes, seemingly satisfied. She stood up and smiled to the human woman."
    je "Thank you for joining me today Alexia, I enjoyed our time together and hope that we will have another chance in the future."
    al "Yes, thank you for the tea. I should get back to Rowan now."
    return
else:



    menu:
        "Forget about the book and leave before it goes any further.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "No, this was wrong. She felt funny, and shed promised Rowan she would leave if things started to go badly, even if it meant learning nothing about the book."
            "Her movements slowed, then stopped. She shook her head, clearing the fog that had stopped her from thinking."
            "Jezera nodded when Alexia looked at her with clear eyes, seemingly satisfied. She stood up and smiled to the human woman."
            je "Thank you for joining me today Alexia, I enjoyed our time together and hope that we will have another chance in the future."
            al "Yes, thank you for the tea. I should get back to Rowan now."
            return
        "Stay in the hope of learning about the book.":


            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Thoughts of Rowan seemed to melt away, replaced with images of crowds of people watching her. Then of the upper echelons of nobility. Finally, an image of dancing before a great queen filled Alexia's mind."
            "Without really knowing what had happened, Alexia discovered that she was naked and sitting on a delicate leg while a pair of warm breasts pushed into her back."
            "Soft lips kissed her neck while two fingers pushed the folds of her womanhood apart."
            scene cg106 with fade
            show jezera happy behind cg106
            show alexia 2 necklace aroused behind cg106
            pause 3
            al "Oh my."
            "Those fingers pushed into her, penetrating her gently and teasing her passage and clit without seeming to violate her."
            "Alexia was being toyed and played with, not fucked. It was so surreal to have sex like this, completely unlike being with a man."
            "She moaned and seemed to settle deeply into Jezera's grip. The demoness giggled, then squeezed her plaything possessively for a moment before resuming her teasing again."
            "A hand ran up and down Alexia's skin while another curled inside her passage. A soft pinch occurred on her clit, then slow circles were being drawn around her again."
            "Words were whispered in her ear, promising sweet release and joy."
            al "Ahh...."
            "Alexia looked forward and saw a hand presented to her, covered in fluids. Her fluids."
            je "You're so fun to play with, lovely Alexia. Please come with me, let's relax on my bed."
            "Still in a daze, Alexia allowed herself to be led across the room and layed down on the bed. To her slight surprise, Jezera opted to lay down on top of her with her pussy lips on top of her face in a sixty nine position."
            scene cg50 with fade
            pause 2
            "The flame haired woman felt a tongue pressed into her passage and then found herself willingly opening her mouth to accept the womanhood above her face as it pushed down onto her."
            "She drank deeply of the fluids that dripped down her throat while also trying to tease more forth. Her efforts were nothing compared to that of the blue skinned demonesses' work."
            "That expert tongue both filled her and didn't, making her lower half feel warm and soft."
            "Once more, she didn't feel violated, only satisfied. Jezera seemed to be able to perform in a way that men couldn't. Alexia wanted to just surrender herself and feel more joy."
            "In turn, she wanted to give everything she could to try and make her partner feel half the pleasure she did."
            "..."
            scene bg18 with fade
            show jezera naked happy at midleft with dissolve
            show alexia necklace naked aroused at midright with dissolve
            je "Thank you for joining me today Alexia. I enjoyed our time together and feel like I gained a great deal from the experience."
            je "I hope you found it just as fulfilling."
            al "Ah, ha. I... I should get back to Rowan. Thank you for the... tea."
            je "You are welcome, my sweet girl. Ill send some notes to your room later that will help with the book, for when you can think straight again."



            $ alexiaUnfaithful = True
            $ alexiaJezeraSex =+ 1
            $ alexia_has_sex_with_jezera_during_demon_book = True
            $ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'jezera_influence', 3)
            return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:


    event('dark_sanctum_purchased', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', '"sanctum" in castle.scheduled_upgrades'), group='bld_intro', run_count=1, priority=pr_bld_intro)

    event('forge_purchased', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', '"forge" in castle.scheduled_upgrades'), group='bld_intro', run_count=1, priority=pr_bld_intro)


    event('tavern_purchased', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >=4', '"tavern" in castle.scheduled_upgrades'), group='bld_intro', run_count=1, priority=pr_bld_intro)


    event('andras_opens_arena', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 4', '"arena" in castle.scheduled_upgrades'), group='bld_intro', run_count=1, priority=pr_bld_intro)


    event('breeding_pit_build_scene', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 4', '"pit" in castle.scheduled_upgrades'), group='bld_intro', run_count=1, priority=pr_bld_intro)


    event('brothel_purchased', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week >= 4', '"brothel" in castle.scheduled_upgrades'), group='bld_intro', run_count=1, priority=pr_bld_intro)

    event('greyhide_meets_alexia', triggers="week_end", depends=('drinking_buddies',), group='ruler_event', run_count=1, priority='pr_story')


label dark_sanctum_purchased:


$ RowanXzaratlDominantStart = False
$ RowanXzaratlFriendlyStart = False

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with moveinleft
show incubus 1 neutral at midright with dissolve
show succubus neutral at edgeright with dissolve

succ "Thought hed be more muscular."

incu "And taller."

succ "Yes, taller. Cant believe such a wimp helped kill Lord Karnas."

incu "Inconceivable. And {i}infuriating{/i}."

succ "Definitely infuriating."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

incu " But Id {i}still{/i} fuck him."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

succ "{i}Oh yes{/i}. Especially when he looks at us this way. Such a nice, {i}hateful{/i} look-"

hide succubus with moveoutright
show incubus 1 at edgeright with moveoutright
show jezera happy at midright with moveinright

je "Alright, you had your fun. Now shoo, Rowan and I have business."

hide incubus with moveoutright

"The cubi made a half bow to the castle mistress, one Rowan thought wasnt particularly respectful. They scurried off, flashing Rowan predatory smiles."

ro "Already, they swarm the castle like flies."

je "As they should. Now come, Ill introduce you to their mistress. "

hide rowan with moveoutleft
hide jezera with moveoutleft

scene black with fade

"Jezeras smile couldnt be wider as they headed for the newly built Dark Sanctum. With proper demons now being incorporated into their army, the twins project was looking less like an orc insurrection, and more like a true invasion."
"Rowan, on the other hand, kept looking behind his shoulder, trying not to frown. His past encounters with demons of all sorts tended to be short - and violent."

scene bg14 with fade
show jezera neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

ro "Said mistress - is she one of Karnas old servants? She might not like me much if that is the case."

je "Consider yourself lucky - she is not."

show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve

je "But that doesnt mean you should treat her lightly. Her coven predates Karnas reign, and we benefit greatly from making it part of our forces."

ro "No doubt. I experienced firsthand how sharp cubi claws are."

show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve

je "Men, always thinking with either their swords and their cocks."

show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

je "Yes, yes, the cubi are fearsome fighters, but dont use them for battle if you can avoid it. Many possess magical talent, and I expect Cliohna to put it to good use."

if castle.buildings["brothel"].lvl >= 1:
    je "And you already know what wonders they can accomplish under Shayas guidance."
    ro "I suppose."
    show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
    show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve
    ro " Wait, who even are the cubi working under Shaya?"
    je "Independent contractors."
    show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    ro "Youre telling me theres a market for cubi spies."
    ro "... And now that I said it out loud, it doesnt sound that unreasonable?"
    show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve
    je "Theres a market for everything. But I wont go into details over the many strings I had to pull to get them on board."
    show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve
    je "Suffice to say, from now on well be recruiting our agents internally."
    show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

elif ('fiendish_diplomacy' in castle.completed_researches):
    je "But that only skims the surface of their abilities. Its time we apply what Cliohna already discovered. Built the Brothel - and Ill show you how to break a country without spilling a single drop of blood."
    je "Plus, theres someone I want to introduce you to."
else:

    je "But that only skims the surface of their abilities. The cubi can deliver Rosaria to us on a silver plate - if we use them right."
    je "All it will take, is the right person to oversee them, and a plan on how to properly apply their... Fiendish Diplomacy."
    je "I will provide us with the former. Make sure Cliohna handles the latter, then have Skordred make the necessary adjustments to the castle."

je "Aaand here we are. Now, Rowan - dont embarrass me in front of the demons. Its an order."

hide rowan with moveoutleft
hide jezera with moveoutleft

scene black with fade

"Rowan shook his head as Jezera swung the doors to the dark sanctum open. Swelling with pride, she strolled into the chamber with a grin."

scene bg23 with fade

"Pale blue light illuminated Skordreds latest creation, generously decorated with fearsome gargoyles and lavish beds."
"Already, it was full of cubi, all busy cleaning, decorating and - of course - fucking. In the middle of it all "

show jezera happy at midleft with moveinleft
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
show xzaratl happy at midright with moveinright

je "Xzaratl! So wonderful for you to finally join us. The castle becomes you and your sisters. "

xz "Little Jezzy! I must admit, being here is a little {i}Overwhelming{/i}."

"In the middle of it all, stood the queen bee, greeting them with a bright smile and open arms. Half of which, Rowan assumed, held items of powers. That alone was reason to worry. "

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

"But it wasnt what made Rowan desperately fight the urge to draw his sword, just to have something - anything - between himself and the demoness."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midleft with moveinright

xz "Is this the gallant Rowan Blackwell you spoke of?"

"It was the way the demoness looked at him. Her one visible eye - he could swear it sparkled with gold light - was focused on him, and him alone. As if she saw no world beyond him. "

je "In the flesh. Once hero of the six realms, now the man who will help us bring them to their knees."



je " And its {i}mistress Jezera{/i} now, Xzaratl. "



xz "Of course, Mistress Jezera. "

"All around them, the cubi were slowly stopping their tasks to watch their mistress. Some exchanged knowing looks. Some snickered. One rolled her eyes."

show xzaratl happy at edgeright with moveoutright
show succubus4 at midright with moveinright
show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve
show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve

"And another suddenly jumped down from one of the gargoyles she was lazing on, kneeling before Xzaratl for a moment, then springing up with a twirl."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

second "{i}Mistress{/i} Jezera! Oh, they grow so fast! "

show jezera displeased at midleft with dissolve

second "It feels like just yesterday you were moaning my name! And that was with just one finger. "
second "Will you be joining us for the welcome orgy? Ive been waiting to make you squeal again."

show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

je "And a good morning to you too, Ishta."

show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with dissolve

je "Rowan, be so nice and acquaintance yourself with Xzaratl. It appears I have a point to make."

hide succubus4 with moveoutright
hide jezera with moveoutright
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with moveinleft
show xzaratl happy at midright with moveinright

"... And just like that, she was gone. He suppressed a groan - sometimes Jezera was all too easy to bait."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Xzaratl had yet to take her eye off him. He wondered why did the succubus hide the other side of her face with a cowl - only to push the thought aside."
"There would be time to investigate - for now he had to figure out where he stood with the cubi Mistress."

menu:
    "Keep your head high. She answers before you - not the other way around.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ RowanXzaratlDominantStart = True
        ro "A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Xzaratl. Ill give you some time to settle in. Then, meet in my office in the evening, so we can discuss your duties."
        xz "Whatever you command, gallant Rowan."
        $ activate_event('xzaratl_s_advances')
        $ set_event_timer('xzaratl_s_advances', 'dark_sanctum_purchased_delay', 3)
    "Show her respect. This was her coven after all.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ RowanXzaratlFriendlyStart = True
        "He bowed his head, slightly. Enough to show respect - but not subservience."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Mistress Xzaratl. Please contact me once your coven settles in. Well have to discuss the full extent of your duties."
        xz "Of course. But I beg you - call me Xzaratl."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        $ activate_event('xzaratl_s_advances')
        $ set_event_timer('xzaratl_s_advances', 'dark_sanctum_purchased_delay', 2)

xz "And the pleasure is {i}all{/i} mine."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"A flick of a wrist - thats all it took for the cubi to vacate the chamber, leaving him alone with their mistress-"


show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Who, in just one step, was right in front of him, biting her lips excitedly, almost giggling. Alarmed, he grabbed his sword - only for Xzaratl to rest her soft hand on its handle, preventing him from drawing it."

xz "Oh, Rowan, there is no need for that. I wont hurt you."



show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

xz "Id never hurt you. Youre the reason Im here."

if RowanXzaratlDominantStart == True:
    "Her voice sounded so earnest, and her expression seemed so innocent, that he {i}almost{/i} believed her."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "Keeping his expression unreadable, he discreetly reached for the dagger tucked behind his back - just in case."
else:

    "Her voice sounded so earnest, and her expression seemed so innocent - if it was a trick, he never saw it executed so flawlessly."
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "As they were supposed to be allies, he let himself relax, just a little. She didnt take her hand away - and instead took the opportunity to intertwine her fingers with his, smiling happily."

xz "I had Jezzy tell me {b}everything{/b} about you. Twice- thrice even! I almost couldnt believe my ears!"
xz "Rowan Blackwell. Hero of the six realms. Saviour of Karst. Slayer of the Demon Lord himself. So many titles. So many deeds. So many troubles and tribulations."
xz "And all of them to protect your childhood sweetheart! You travelled to the end of the world just to keep her safe! Faced unimaginable horrors so she would never have to! Oh, Rowan, its all so unspeakably incredible! "

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"He blinked, surprised. Is that how some people saw it?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

xz "Tell me, how is she called? The redhead maiden of Arthdale?"

ro " You mean Alexia?"

xz "Alexia. Such a beautiful name. {i}Alexia{/i}. For Alexia. Everything for Alexia."
xz "For Alexia, you traversed the treacherous Rakshan wastes with only a blade by your side and a cloak on your back. For Alexia, you endured tortures and imprisonment, not once giving in to despair. "


show xzaratl concerned at midright with dissolve

"Her fingers poked the amulet on his neck. She scowled at it."

xz "For Alexia, you dance with death every day."

show xzaratl happy at midright with dissolve

xz "Such devotion. Such {b}love{/b}."
xz "Its people like you that make this world so wonderful! To be part of it all- to just {b}be{/b} here, near you-"

show xzaratl aroused at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

xz "Oh, Kharos punish me, Im getting {b}hard{/b} already-"

"Rowan peeked down - and stared right at the considerable tent the demon sorceress was pitching under her robes. So this wasnt just a figure of speech."

ro "I-"


show xzaratl aroused at center with moveinright
hide rowan
show rowan necklace aroused at midleft with dissolve

"She placed a finger on his lips, silencing him. "

xz "Please, dont say a thing. I know this is all new. Maybe a little strange. But dont worry - Im a woman down there too."
xz "And its not important right now. What {b}is{/b} important is that you to know this-"


xz "The bond between you and Alexia is a wonderful thing, and the only thing that matters to me here. I will do everything in my might to see it grow and blossom."

if RowanXzaratlDominantStart == True:
    "A feeling of warmth spread through him. There was a subtle, sweet scent around the succubus, that made him feel slightly lightheaded. How did he not notice it before?"
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "And why did he allow her to get so close?"
    show xzaratl at midright with moveoutright
    " Suddenly, he was free of it, as the Succubus mistress drew back. She flashed him another radiant smile, and brushed her hand against her crotch, struggling to suppress yet another moan."
else:

    "A feeling of warmth spread through him. There was a subtle, sweet scent around the succubus, that made him feel slightly lightheaded. He found himself leaning in, wanting to feel more of it."
    show xzaratl at midright with moveoutright
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    " And just like that, he was suddenly denied it, as the Succubus mistress drew back. She flashed him another radiant smile, and brushed her hand against her crotch, struggling to suppress yet another moan. "

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

xz "But for now, I have to make sure Jezzy and Ishta start getting along. And you should rest. Rest, and gather your strength. And tell fair Alexia to do the same."

scene black with fade
show xzaratl happy behind black

xz "There is just so {b}much{/b} I want to show you."

return






label forge_purchased:


scene bg11 with fade
show andras displeased at trueedgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

an "The renovations to the Forge are complete."
an "Just in time, too. My men were getting antsy with these rusty cleavers."

"Rowan didnt respond. A dark cloud hung heavy over his thoughts."

an "Well? Are you going to say anything, or is gazing at your navel really that fascinating?"

ro "Bloodmeens Forges made most of Karnas weapons during the war."

show andras happy at trueedgeleft with dissolve

an "-And now the forge is ours. A fitting legacy, I think. Father would be proud."

ro "If you say so."

an "Dont be such a glum bastard. Come, meet the new forgemaster with me."

ro "Why?"

an "Because youre my servant and I said so. Do I need to drag you by the ear?"
an "Don't worry, Im sure youll get along fine. The old fools almost as much of a glum bastard as you are."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Hmmh"

scene bg22 with fade
show andras displeased at trueedgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Andras stepped into the heated hell of the forge with the confidence of a man walking through fire."

an "{i}Forgemaster{/i}! Cease your hammering and come meet my castellan."

"The hulking figure at the head of the forge paused in his work. He set down his hammer, wiping at the soot in his fur as he rose to his fulll height."

show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

an "This is him. This beast will be our forgemaster from here on."

"The great minotaur simply stood there, accepting the insult without any reaction."

an "Sort out your introductions, servants. Then show him the forge."

hide andras with moveoutleft

"And with that perfunctory introduction out of the way, Rowan was left alone with the largest Minotaur hed ever seen. He studied the large bull in silence."
"There was an aged quality to his features. Not old, exactly, but weathered with experience and a hint of world-weariness."
"He moved with a sort of deliberate care, shoulders slumped and body hunched, as if conscious of the impact his imposing presence had upon others."
"The bull, in turn, took the measure of Rowan. He was surprised when the minotaur broke the awkward silence first."

gh "Human, it is good to meet you."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

ro "And you as well."

gh "Will you do me the honor of telling me your name?"

ro "Rowan Blackwell."

"He let out a grunt deep in his gullet. The sound passed through his leathery lips like a rockslide."

gh "The Hero of Rosaria?"

"Rowan nodded. The halting cadence of his voice was oddly soothing to the ear."

gh "Hm. A pleasure. The stories say you are a good man."

ro "I wouldnt know about all that."

gh "Modest too, it seems."

ro "You're... too kind. Would you do me the honor of telling me {i}your{/i} name?"

"The minotaur blinked, seemingly shocked for a moment by the response."

gh "I... of course. It is Greyhide."

ro "Its nice to meet you, Greyhide."

"Something in the bull's stance changed. He seemed to stand up just a little bit straighter."

gh "From now on, I shall turn as much of the iron you supply me with into equipment for the brat's soldiers as I'm able. In time, I may forge with other metals as well."

"There was a simple earnestness in Greyhides words that made Rowan smile. Despite his size, Rowan felt not the least bit intimidated by him."

gh "Shall I show you around the forge?"

"Please do."

scene black with fade
pause 2

scene bg22 with fade
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The next half hour passed in pleasant conversation between the two as the Minotaur showed him his workspace. Greyhide knew his work, and Rowan was now confident that he was up to the task."

ro "If you dont mind me saying, you seem different from most of the castle staff."

gh "Of course. I am a Minotaur."

"Rowan had to hide his wry smile behind his hand."

ro "Not quite what I meant. I mean you dont have quite the - uh temperament of most of the Twins servants."

"Greyhide was silent for a moment, as if mulling over his words."

gh "The brat has said that I won't have to fight as long as I make his weapons and armor.Greyhide: His cause is not mine. I am just a smith."

ro "Well, either way, I'm looking forward to working with you, Greyhide."

"Greyhide grunted again. Rowan saw the beginnings of a smile tugging at the corner of his lips."

gh "You seem to be an honourable man. Careful: honour is in short supply here. Much like iron."

"Rowan moved to leave, but the bull shifted uneasily on his hooves. After another long silence he spoke up again."

gh "I don't like these bloodthirsty orcs, but maybe you can keep me company some time."

ro "Perhaps we can get a drink together soon and swap stories?"

gh "Id like that very much."

ro "The Twins are working me to the bone at the moment, but we can work something out when I have some free time."

gh "I look forward to it."

$ activate_event("drinking_buddies")

$ greyhideMet = True
$ codex_add('greyhide_starting')
return







label tavern_purchased:




scene castle hallway with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show indarah neutral at midright with dissolve

"As Rowan was leaving his quarters and heading down towards the castle kitchens he ran into a dark skinned woman dressed in bright silks. She had a cheerful bounce to her movements, but also had a hard edge to her features."
"She gave a one handed curtsey to the hero before addressing him."

ind "A fine morning to you, hero Rowan. I am Indarah, the one called Jezera instructed me to seek you out and introduce myself."

ro "A fine morning to you as well, woman of the Dragon's Tail."

"As he spoke, he returned her greeting with the customary sweeping bow. As he did so, he noticed that there were some fighting scars on the woman's hands."
"When he returned his gaze to her face, he spotted the barest hint of another scar that she hadn't quite managed to cover up. This girl was a fighter."

ro "So what brings you to Castle Bloodmeen?"

ind "An opportunity I would never get back home, a chance to own a tavern of my own. Your mistress has offered me a property that was recently restored in the Wastes. My experience dealing with pirates, often violently, seemed to have impressed her."

ro "Well, I hope that your service does not prove to be a greater burden than you thought it would be when you agreed to serve Jezera."

"She measured Rowan's words for a moment before responding."

ind "I'm well aware that she is a demoness, as well as what she and her brother seek to do. I don't care what they are if they give me a chance to break free of the chains of my birth."
ro "Very well, Indarah. It was good meeting you, I'll see you around the tavern."



$ codex_add('indarah_starting')

return







label andras_opens_arena:



scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show alexia necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at midright with moveinright

an "In honor of the arena's completion, I would like to personally invite the two of you to see first blood spilled."

show alexia necklace look away at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia shifted uncomfortably and looked away from Andras."

menu:
    "Try to convince him that Alexia shouldn't have to come":

        ro "Thank you for the invitation, but I think that Alexia isn't feeling up to this, so..."
    "Turn down his invitation":


        ro "I don't think we're all that interested, thank you."

show andras displeased at midright with dissolve
an "I'm sorry, but I must insist that both of you come as my honored guests. I really won't take no for an answer."

scene bg14 with fade

"Under the demon's fierce gaze, Rowan and Alexia were escorted to the newly completed arena."


scene bg29 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
show andras happy at midright with dissolve

"As they approached the entrance to the high seat, the sound of orcish cheering rose louder and louder."
"Rowan and Alexia were directed to sit in the seats surrounding the high seat, which Andras then took."

"He smiled and rubbed his hands in anticipation for a moment, then snapped his fingers causing a thundering crash. Shortly afterwards, several scared men shuffled into the arena followed by a troop of orcs from the other side."
"Alexia gasped in horrible realization at what's about to happen."
"Rowan's breathing stopped for several moments in even deeper horror, as he saw that the men were horribly under equipped compared to the orcs. This wasn't going to be a battle, it was going to be a slaughter."
"Andras only waved his hand, then smiled sadistically as the \"battle\" started."

an "Don't even think about looking away, this show is in the two of you's honor after all. Think of it as a thank you from me for finding the funds for this wonderful place."
an "I assure you that the troops will be much more content with a place like this to cut loose and have fun, especially if you can find me some prisoners for them to play with."

"The rest of his words were drowned out by the incredible noise from the soldiers in the stands as the first drops of blood hit the arena floor."
return






label breeding_pit_build_scene:



scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at midleft with moveinright
show draith neutral at cliohnaright with moveinright
show jezera neutral behind bg14

"On his way to the throne room, Rowan found himself face to face with his master holding onto a short violet skinned man dressed in straps and leather pants who was nervously looking around the castle."

an "There you are, servant. I snagged a little dark elf to help us out with the new breeding pit. Found the poor sod wandering around outside their caves, shivering from the cold."

ro "What were you doing there?"

"Rowan addressed the elf, but there was no response. The dark skinned man wouldn't even meet his gaze."

je "Probably running from his mistresses. Men don't get much in the way of rights in their society."

hide jezera
show jezera happy at edgeright with moveinright
show draith neutral at midright with move

je "What's the matter? I won't bite."

show draith neutral at midleft with move
show andras displeased at midright with move
show jezera neutral at edgeright with dissolve

je "Don't like ladies, hmm? I promise I'd treat you better than my brother will, but suit yourself. Rowan, would you be a dear and give this man a hug?"

ro "Excuse me?"

je "Brother, why have you dressed him like that?"

an "That was how I found him. He begged me to take him away from his home and said he knew how to handle monsters."

je "No wonder he was so cold. This boytoy didn't have a chance to get any proper clothing for an escape, must have been an opportunity he couldn't pass up or a danger he had to flee. Why are you still standing there hero? Our new breeder needs to knock dicks with someone."

menu:
    "Give the dark elf a hug.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "As instructed, Rowan stepped forward and wrapped his arms around the shorter man. The elf started slightly, but then almost immediately pressed himself into the embrace."
        "He wrapped his arms around the hero in turn, even pressing his waist forward. While Jezera had likely jested when saying their newest servant needed to knock dicks, it seemed that he really did want to do exactly that."
    "Give the dark elf a pat on the back.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan didn't give the shorter man a full hug, but did clap him on the back and give a reassuring squeeze of the shoulders. That was how he'd always encouraged his male soldiers back during the war."
        "The elf evidently wanted to go a step further, but when the hero pulled back from him he didn't push the matter."

show draith happy at midleft with dissolve

"For the first time, a smile crossed over the dark elf's face and he meet Rowan's gaze for an instant."
"Behind the two of them, the twins continued their discussion. It was rapidly turning into an argument."

dra "Draith. I'm Draith."

ro "Good to meet you Draith, I'm Rowan. So, you're good with monsters?"

show jezera displeased at edgeright with dissolve

dra "Yes! I'm good with them, one of the only guys who managed to not lose a hand to them. If you can give me a place to stay, I'll take care of your monsters."

"He spoke with a mix of excitement and apprehension. The former was likely due to the possibilities of his new life. The later probably had to do with always being afraid of the next beating."

show andras angry at midright with dissolve

ro "Well then, why don't I show you the facilities and you can explain all about handling monsters."

"Talking about things that he liked, or at least was comfortable with, should help overcome that apprehension."

hide rowan with moveoutleft
hide draith with moveoutleft

je "Honestly brother, whatever will I do with you? Yeti hunting? Was that really the best use of your time?"

an "A yeti would have made a fantastic first addition to our pits! Our foes wouldn't know what hit them."

scene black with fade

"They left the two arguing twins behind, heading deeper and deeper into the castle underground."

scene bg25 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show draith neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Here we are."

"The dark elf looked around the cells and facilities for a few moments, then looked at Rowan with a confused expression on his face."

dra "It's empty."

ro "Yeah, well, we just finished building the place. There hasn't been time to actually get any monsters yet."
ro "Speaking of which, would you know what the best way would be to get monsters?"

dra "For small pens like these? Best to use newborns, growth enhanced if we can get the nutrients."

ro "So, stealing eggs or children from nests and bringing them here?"

dra "Exactly. We don't have large enough facilities for anything else, so find any monster nests you can and bring their young back here. I'll take care of the rest, at least I think I'll be able to."

ro "Sounds good. I'll just give you an overview on life here at Bloodmeen, where you can find me, and we'll see about getting you quarters to live in."

$ codex_add('draith_starting')
return






label brothel_purchased:



scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with moveinright
show shaya neutral at edgeright with moveinright

"Rowan was distracted from work today by the usual source. Jezera. She came into the throne room, accompanied by an olive skinned woman wearing the attire of a dancer."
"Rowan strained to get a look at her face, but it was hidden behind a silk veil. Still, one could not doubt she was a rare body. Her provocative outfit left little hidden. The difference between it and nudity was perilous."
"He stood up and bowed to them when they arrived at his desk."

ro "Have we met before, my lady?"

je "Haha, you most certainly have not. This is Shaya. And you have to be on your best behavior with her, Rowan. You happen to be in the presence of my oldest friend."
je "Well, oldest living friend. Long story. Not going to get into it."

"The half demon turned to her companion."

je "Rowan here is my finest acquisition. I am sure you know of Al-Serah, yes? During his campaign here at Bloodmeen, Rowan was-"

show shaya happy at edgeright with dissolve

sha "One of his most noble companions. I have heard. It is an honor to meet you, Sir Rowan."

"The newcomer dove down into so deep a bow, that she was on all fours with her forehead touching to the ground. Compared to it, Rowans bow of greeting seemed modest. No greeting for a commoner."
"He blinked a few times."

je "Yes, well, among the tasks I have assigned to him, is management of castle resources. So you two will be working closely together."

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "So you are to join the castle staff? Its good to meet you, Shaya."

"He held his hand out to greet her. Upon returning to her feet, she clutched his extended palm with both of hers. She held it like a treasure, hovering only a few inches from her body."

sha "To you as well. I can merely hope that I do not prove a disappointment to you."

"Rowan felt his palm start to sweat. Shaya proved perfectly accommodating when he pulled it back to his side."

ro "So, what will you be doing with us here in Bloodmeen?"

"She turned to look at Jezera for a moment. For a moment, Rowan thought he caught the outline of a smile forming behind the veil."

sha "A fascinating question. Indeed, sweet {i}Jezeraca{/i} has not been forthcoming enough with that information for me to answer."


je "Not forthcoming? Do you mean to tell me you werent listening when I explained it to you?"

"Shaya let out a faint giggle, hidden by the politeness of a palm over her face."

sha "Forgive me, sister. But, at times your excitement makes your explanations...somewhat difficult to follow."

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Ugh. Terrible. "

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Well then, time to fuck two nuns with one cock. Come along, dear sister, and Ill show you to your new base. Rowan, join us as well. You both need to be brought up to speed."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    ro "Two nuns?"
    "Rowan followed them down the corridor. To avoid staring at the swaying rears in front of him, he tried to collect his thoughts. "
else:

    "Rowan followed them down the corridor. Between strategic glances at the two shapely asses, he collected his thoughts."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"There was no doubt she and Jezera were close. She walked near arm and arm with the mistress of the castle. Whats more, she called her {i}Jezeraca{/i}. The suffix was a common honorific for a close friend or lover in the Empire of Sand."
"Rowans eyes narrowed. What kind of woman would Jezera choose as a close friend?"

scene bg24 with fade
show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

je "Well, what do you think?"

"Jezera spread her arms in a dramatic sweeping gesture. And sure enough, the sight was impressive. The room was a seemingly endless weave of cushions, gold, and luxury. It was impossible to say how large, since multiple silk dividers sectioned off different areas."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright
show shaya neutral at edgeright with moveinright

ro "This is quite, extravagant"

"Shaya cupped her mouth in her hands. Her eyes visually widened."

sha "Its perfect. Everything where it should be. As if it were a painting."

"Shaya walked slowly over to the drapes and ran a delicate nailed hand over it, taking in the sensation."

ro "This is the base of operations for spies, right? The one I approved construction of."



je "Base? No, this is a sanctuary. To the men, and occasional women, we bring in, it will look and feel like a brothel, among the finest in the six realms. Many of the girls will be hand trained dancers and slaves, who specialize in pleasure."
je "But, behind the curtain will be my finest infiltrators, succubi and incubi. From here, theyll go forth and spread whispers over the confident. Queens and Aribtrons will be wrapped around their fingers."
je "I finally have an operation befitting my skills as a spymaster. Mark my words, this day will go down in the annals of the craft of deception."
je "Aha-ha-ha."

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

ro "Youre really excited huh?"

sha "Why wouldnt she be? Sweet {i}Jezeraca{/i} has been quite...forward about her desire for such a thing for many years."
sha "Surely, you had to expect a bit of excitement, assuming youve worked for her for long?"

"Shaya brushed against his side for a moment with her bare shoulder. An accident when shed been turning to speak to him."



"Jezera, meanwhile, had taken a seat on a large purple cushion with lions decorated on the sides."

je "Now then, that brings matters back to you two. Shaya, youre better trained and better suited to running this operation than anyone I know. The show we put on here must leave customers speechless, and no one can entertain like you can."

"Shaya bowed her head."

je "Rowan, the spies here will help you on your mission. It will be your job to find tasks for them to undertake. You'll also need to allocate funds to maximize our possible operations."
je "I'll handle locating spy candidates and transportation, of course. While they don't have other tasks to accomplish in the field, our spies can join in the fun back here at the brothel. Cubi are quite good at extracting information... among other things."

"The demoness continued to go over the finer points of espionage for some time. In detail far more fine than remotely necessary, of course. At the same time, they went on a tour of the facility, showing off some of the many private rooms and segments."

je "Now, keep in mind that my sublime shadow stalkers will take time to complete their tasks. While brother's armies can conquer villages and towns faster, it will cost you more than if my spies do the task."

"Shaya paused in place, folding her arms behind her back. The posture only made her bust rise into a more prominent position."

sha "May I leave to explore my new home in greater detail, {i}Jezeraca{/i}? There are things I must acquaint myself with."

je "Of course, beautiful. Do what you need to."

"Then, the newcomer turned back to Rowan and gave him another bow."

sha "And please excuse my rude departure as well, my new friend. I look forward to the many happy memories we will make together in the future."

ro "Y..yes. Of course."

hide shaya with moveoutright

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Once Shaya left, Rowan returned his focus on the building. His fingers traced the strange glittering beads of one of the dividers."

if avatar.skill_roll("perception", 3,  should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "Something about this encounter hadnt sat right with him. Shayas posture and behaviour had been very fluid and controlled most of the time they spoke. But, when shed seen this place, shed shown genuine shock."
    scene black with fade
    show shaya neutral at center with dissolve
    sha "Its perfect. Everything where it should be. As if it were a painting"
    scene bg24 with fade
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
    "Rowan looked down at the bed in the room he was exploring. The design was intricate, with a pair of jeweled lions guarding the ends. A very specific design choice. Hard to construct on the fly."
    "...But, perhaps easier to recreate."
    $ shayaClue1 = True
    $ shayaClueScore += 1
else:

    pass


"He turned back to Jezera who was still sitting in a recliner and largely basking in victory."

show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Shayas quite polite isnt she?"

je "Politeness can be a weapon, Rowan. But, have no fear. If theres anyone who can see through her, its her sister Jezera. She definitely likes you already."

"Rowan ran a hand through his hair."

menu:
    "Shes beautiful.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaBeautiful = True
        show rowan necklace aroused at midright with dissolve
        ro "..."
        ro "...Shes beautiful"

        "Jezera did not fail to notice that Rowans cheeks had turned red. Naturally, she didnt have the self restraint to avoid giggling at his expense."
        je "Oh, does our little hero have a crush? Im sure the missus would have some opinions on that."
        je "But, not to worry. If there is one rule in this world, it is that a mans wife doesnt need to hear about what happens within the walls of a brothel."
    "You seem close to her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaBeautiful = False
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "You called her Sister. You must be pretty close to her."
        je "Why, of course. I grew up with her, basically. Shes one of my oldest friends. In truth, most of the runts I grew up with were quite average. But, I saw the talent in Shaya here very early."
        je "In some ways, shes my first agent. Being without her here in Bloodmeen has been like if I were missing a hand. Or like if you were missing your cock."
        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        ro "Im not sure that metaphor totally works."
        "Jezera rolled her eyes at him."
    "You must really trust her.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ shayaBeautiful = False
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "When I agreed to construct a spy base, I assumed youd be running it yourself. The only person you dont have eight layers of bullshit with is Andras."
        je "Not for lack of trying. Hes just usually too bullheaded to manipulate."
        ro "What Im saying is, that for you to trust anyone with your spying operations you must really truly trust them."
        je "Trust? Trust!? I will have you know thats a dirty word for me."
        "Her playful grin revealed her seeming outrage wasnt quite so serious."
        je "But, if you must know, I have no fear that Shaya will keep faith perfectly. No one has done more to show her dedication to me than she has"
        "Rowans ears peaked up. There was something to the way shed said it. He mentally filed that as important."
        $ shayaClue2 = True
        $ shayaClueScore += 1

"Before Rowan could ask any further questions, Jezera was making her way back to the entrance of the brothel."

je "By the way, please be so kind as to arrange for Shaya's luggage to be brought down here? Chop chop, hero."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace naked neutral at midleft with dissolve

"That evening, Rowan tossed and turned in bed. Sleep should have already fallen on him, but tonight it just didnt come. On nights like this, he often found himself reviewing the events of the day in exacting detail."

if rowan_shares_room_with_helayna == True:
    "So it was that Rowan, half-asleep and near-naked, made his way to his desk. There, he drew a large parchment and began to scribble."
else:

    "So it was that Rowan, half-asleep and near-naked, made his way to his desk. He made great care to move silently, so as not to wake Alexia. There, he drew a large parchment and began to scribble."

"The page was headed by a single question in large font."
"Who is Shaya?"
"Beneath it, he scribbled all of his observations from the conversation. The silky smooth way she moved. Her polite deferential way of speaking. Most especially her familiar rapport with Jezera."

if shayaClue1 == True:
    "He made special note of her reaction to the design of the new brothel. Shed been reduced to awe. But, it didnt sound like she was reacting to its opulence. There was something particular about this place."
    "Furthermore, a project of this sort would need more than Skordeds usual crew of designers. It would need particular artisans, probably of Imperial origin. A task he would have heard of."
    "Unless... she had designed the entire building herself? unlikely, she must have been going on a pre-existing design.No. This was modeled on a place that already existed. A place that Shaya and Jezera both knew well."
    "Rowan brought the feather of his quill to his lip."
    "Before he saw her next, he would need to research Qerazels architecture in greater detail. Perhaps he could figure out the exact building."
    "{i}What building is the Brothel a replica of?{/i}"

if shayaClue2 == True:
    "When recording Jezeras reactions during the conversation, he stopped briefly to consider her response when hed mentioned how much trust Jezera gave her."
    "No one has done more to show her dedication to me than she has"
    "Just what did that mean? For Jezera to say that, Shaya must have rendered quite a service in the past"
    "{i}What did Shaya do for Jezera?{/i}"

"Whoever this mysterious newcomer was, she was important. She was the first person hed encountered that had been presented to him as someone who one of the twins considered a genuinely close confidant."
"For all the other powerful people hed met here at the castle. There were almost none so worthy of close scrutiny."
"Perhaps that is why hed found it so difficult to sleep..."
"When he finished, he carefully folded the notes and hid them in a treatise on magical beasts next to his desk, then stumbled into bed."

if shayaBeautiful == True:
    "But, his efforts to fall back asleep were not easy. His doubts were replaced with something else. A flicker of memory; a sensation."
    "Two perfect, supple breasts pressed into his arm. It was like a phantom presence. The more he dwelled on it, the more he rocked uncomfortably in bed."


if rowan_shares_room_with_helayna == False:
    "If his wife noticed, she didnt mention it in the morning."

$ codex_add('shaya_starting')

return





label greyhide_meets_alexia:

scene bg14 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Alexia hated Castle Bloodmeen. She hated it from the tip of its tallest spire all the way down to its grimy foundations."
"She hated that she was stuck here with no control over her own fate, she hated that the life shed struggled so hard to make had been destroyed and replaced with this gilded cage."

show orc soldier neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
show wild orc neutral at edgeright with moveinright

wo "Ey pretty lady, wanna cum play wif us?"

"...But most of all, she hated the things that lived here. "

wo "Oi! You deaf? I says come over ere."

al "U-uh no! I- uh-"

wo "Wes missin out on good whores down in tha barracks. You look good enuff."

"The two Orcs leered at her as she tried to slide past them in the hallway. Shed been hoping, {i}praying{/i} they wouldnt notice her. No such luck."

al "I-Im not a-"

wo "Oi, come ere, eh? I just wanna touch ya."

os "Best steer clear of er. Shes da boss pet I fink."

wo "Wot? Really? Dis one?"

os "Yea."

"The Orc looked her up and down, as if appraising the age of bad meat."

wo "Fuck it. Fine, ya aint worth da trouble anyway."
wo "See ya again, pretty lady."

hide orc soldier with moveoutleft
hide wild orc with moveoutright

"Alexia stood rooted to the spot, a feeling of helpless dread tingling down her spine as the two disappeared down the corridor."

show alexia 2 necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"followed shortly thereafter by a rush of impotent rage."

al "Those {i}bastards{/i}!"

"She couldnt stand it. She couldnt stand one more second of it."

scene bg57 with fade

"She rushed out of the castle, sparing not even a parting glance for anyone around who might be watching. She marched through the front gate as though she were about to storm it from the inside."

scene bg3 with fade

"It didnt take long for her angry charge to degenerate into a miserable, meandering hike through the nearby woods."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Her brooding reverie was cut short when she spotted something lurking in the bushes in front of her. She stepped through the creeping foliage, stopping short once she realized she was face to face with a hulking-"

show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve

"...Minotaur?!"

al "{i}Aaaah!{/i}"

gh "Hm?"

"Alexia fell back on her hands, half crawling, half scampering backward as blind panic set in. The massive beast towered over her, nearly twice her size when standing at full height."
"The two shared a long staredown. The Minotaurs dull, cowlike eyes gazed back at her with curiosity."

gh "Why do you scream?"

al "...What?"

gh "Why do you scream?"

al "B-because youre a {i}Minotaur{/i}!"

"The beast looked down at himself, as if appraising the truth of her words. "

gh "So I am."
gh "But why are you shouting?"

al "A-aren't you going to eat me?"

gh "I am a vegetarian."

al "..."
al "...Oh."

"The absurdity of the situation would have been almost comical were Alexia not so frightened for her life."

al "But- but the stories said-"

gh "Stories are not truth."

al "Oh."

"Another awkward silence. Neither seemed to know quite what to do with the other."

al "I-I had no idea."

"The bull flashed her a glimpse of his smile, pulling back his leathery lips to reveal large, flat teeth. They weren't nearly as menacing as Alexia had expected."

gh "Now you do."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"The beast offered her his hand. It was well over twice the size of her own, able to hold hers entirely in its palm. Hesitantly, she took it. He helped her to her feet."

gh "What are you doing out here?"

al "I just needed some air."
al "Who {i}are{/i} you?"

gh "Greyhide. The castle blacksmith. "
gh "Would you do the honour of granting me your name?"

al "Its Alexia Blackwell."

"The bull grinned again, disarming her with his honest smile."

gh "Nice to meet you, Alexia."

al "What what are you doing out here?"

gh "Feeding the birds."

al "Birds?"

"The bull opened his left hand, revealing the sizable heap of seed sheltered in his palm. With his right he took a pinch of it, tossing it out onto the forest floor like a farmer sowing seeds."

gh "They were here just a few moments ago. You scared them off."

al "Oh! I Im sorry."

gh "Do not feel sorry, they are only birds. They will return."

"This conversation was only growing more and more absurd. Alexia watched in a sort of stunned awe as the hulking Minotaur gently tossed another pinch of seed across the ground."

al "So youre the castle blacksmith?"

gh "Yes."

al "I had no idea the Twins had a {i}Minotaur{/i} for a blacksmith."

gh "Heh. Now you do."

"There was no scorn in his voice. He spoke to her with a quiet, respectful tone. A wave of shame struck Alexia as she realized how rude she was acting."

al "Im sorry, I didnt mean to say it like that."

gh "It was a fair question. My kind are not common in this part of the world."

al "Still, it came off worse than intended."

gh "No harm done."

al "..."

"Alexia watched as the gentle giant tossed another handful of seed upon the ground. Her eyes trailed across his bulky, bestial form."

al "Do you... often do this? Feeding the birds, I mean."

gh "No. This is the first time."

al "What made you want to do it now?"

"The bull paused, seeming to mull over the question. The silence dragged on for several seconds."

gh "{i}Hrmh{/i}. I do not know. A whim, I guess."
gh "The castle can be a hard place to live in. I come here sometimes. It is quiet."

al " Then I've interrupted your solitude... Im sorry."

gh "Do not apologize. You are not at fault."

"Yet another silence, this one a little less awkward. She was starting to grasp the slow cadence of his voice. He wasnt slow, just deliberate."
"Soon, the sound of chirping could be heard in the clearing. Alexia smiled as a pair of thrushes alighted upon the ground and began to peck at the seeds hed tossed."

al "Its nice out here."

gh "Yes. It is."
gh "Come, share some seeds with me."

al "W-what?"

gh "It is very calming."

"Alexia shuffled forward, her stomach twinging with uncertainty. Greyhide seemed friendly enough, but"
"She extended her palms, cupping them together like a bowl. His large hand tipped to one side, pouring the seeds into her grasp."

scene cg860 with fade
pause 2
show cg861 with dissolve
pause 2
show cg862 with dissolve
pause 3
show alexia 2 necklace happy behind cg862
show greyhide neutral behind cg862

"Together, the two began to toss their bounty to the hungry birds. They soon had a small flock hopping and pecking and chirping about them."
"Alexias eyes were suddenly drawn to the flutter and flash of crimson wings sweeping through the air."

al "Oh! A robin!"

gh "I have seen him here a few times already. He is hungry, I think. Slim pickings in these woods."

al "Hes beautiful!"

gh "Heh, I guess he is."
gh "It is good to take joy in little things."

al "It it is."

"Was this really happening? Was she {i}really{/i} standing here, passing idle time with a monster?"
"She had almost completely forgotten about her earlier anger, her frustrations. The world had descended into an almost dreamlike delirium. "

gh "You are Rowans mate, are you not?"

al "How did you know that?"

gh "I have seen the two of you in passing. "
gh "He was kind to me when we first met. As are you."

al "Oh, uh thank you."

gh "No need to thank me. Your kindness is your own doing."

al "Ive never met a Minotaur before. Are all of them like you?"

"Greyhides brow furrowed. He seemed troubled by the question."

gh "...Why do you ask?"

al "Just that-"
al "All my life Ive heard stories of your kind. None of them particularly pleasant."
al "But youre nothing like that. Youre so-"

"Alexia paused. Shed been about to say gentle, but she didnt know if hed take it as an insult."

al "Sweet."

gh "I told you: those stories are not real."

al "Im not talking about the stories. Im talking about you."

"Greyhide pondered the question for a long moment, staring down at the birds that gathered at his hooves with a grim expression."

gh "...I do not think anyone is like me."
gh "I am me. If any other Minotaur was like me, they would be here."

al "In Bloodmeen?"

gh "Alone."

al "..."

scene bg3 with fade
show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show greyhide neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Theyd run out of birdseed. Greyhide dusted his hands off and hefted his warhammer onto his shoulder."

gh "Thank you for your kindness. There is not enough of it in this place."
gh "I enjoyed our talk."

al "As did I."

gh "Be well, Alexia."

hide greyhide with moveoutright

"Alexia stared at his retreating back and slumped shoulders, wondering what it was she had said to make him so melancholy."
"He was a strange creature for certain, but at least Alexia was no longer afraid of him."

al "...Be well, Greyhide."

return
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label sm_infiltration_normal(tmp_spy):




scene village day


$ temp = get_map_resource(tmp_spy.mission.loc[0], tmp_spy.mission.loc[1]).name
"Over the last [tmp_spy.mission.duration] week(s), [tmp_spy.name] has slowly brought the high ranking members of the [temp] either under [tmp_spy.poss] control or replaced them with more impressionable individuals."
"Arrangements have been made to divert their taxes and goods towards drop points for Bloodmeen's agents to collect, which will then be transferred directly into the twin's treasury."
"The citizens of Rosaria are none the wiser that they now pay tribute to half demons with ambitions of conquest."
"However, soon they won't mind much either."
"As [tmp_spy.poss] parting gift, [tmp_spy.name] set into motion a campaign of propaganda, speaking of how little Rosarian nobility cares for the common man. Speaking of how the Royal family always calls for their help in times of need, but offers no protection in times of peace."

"A little too close to the truth, for Rowans tastes. Regardless, it wouldnt be long before every man in the village thinks twice about answering their lords call to arms."

"[tmp_spy.name] has returned to Bloodmeen and is now available for further missions."



$ capture_resource(tmp_spy.mission.loc[0], tmp_spy.mission.loc[1])
$ add_spy_exp(tmp_spy.uid, 100)
return



label sm_infiltration_dominator_prisoners(tmp_spy):



scene
$ temp = tmp_spy.pers.capitalize()
"[tmp_spy.name] has returned to the castle after [tmp_spy.mission.duration] week(s), reporting success in bringing village under Bloodmeen control. [temp] was very eager to explain [tmp_spy.poss] escapades, making Rowan rather uncomfortable."
"True to form, [tmp_spy.name] also made off with a few of the more attractive villagers afterwards. [temp] had been using them as toys during [tmp_spy.poss] off time, and now with access to the brothel's playthings again has turned them over to the Twins."
"Andras has given them accommodations in the dungeons, at least for the time being. They have no real memory about what happened while under [tmp_spy.name]'s thrall, and are somewhat distressed about suddenly being behind bars."


$ change_prisoners(dice(2)+1)
$ capture_resource(tmp_spy.mission.loc[0], tmp_spy.mission.loc[1])
$ add_spy_exp(tmp_spy.uid, 100)
return



label sm_infiltration_delays(tmp_spy):



scene
"Long overdue from when [tmp_spy.pers] was suppose to finish [tmp_spy.poss] mission, [tmp_spy.name] has finally returned with a report of a successful capture. It took [tmp_spy.poss] [tmp_spy.mission.duration] week(s) to finish the mission."
"Jezera has already reprimanded the spy for [tmp_spy.poss] incompetence, but will leave the decision as to whether or not [tmp_spy.name] will be removed from the staff list to Rowan."
"In the meantime, Shaya made an attempt to discern why such a delay happened. Behind layers and layers of excuses and embellishments, she managed to gleam a little bit of information."


if 'Impulsive' not in tmp_spy.traits:
    "It seemed that [tmp_spy.name] had failed to account for something that only the most methodical of planners would have noticed. It didn't critically endanger the mission, but did force a significant delay to account for."
else:

    "An anomaly of sorts was present in the village that would have to be carefully planned for. Most spies would have never realized this would be a problem until after their plans were significantly advanced."
    "[tmp_spy.name]'s usual brashness compounded the problem, essentially doubling the length of the mission."


"The spymaster recommended that if Rowan wishes to avoid these sorts of delays in the future, he must be prepared to hire only the most methodical of spies. Otherwise they are simply an eventuality that must always be prepared for."


$ capture_resource(tmp_spy.mission.loc[0], tmp_spy.mission.loc[1])
$ add_spy_exp(tmp_spy.uid, 100)
return




label sm_infiltration_bribe(tmp_spy):




if dice(4) <= 3:

    "Over the last few weeks, [tmp_spy.name] has slowly brought the high ranking members of the village either under [tmp_spy.poss] control or replaced them with more impressionable individuals."
    "[tmp_spy.persU] found the leadership of the village quite willing to hear out [tmp_spy.poss] proposals."
    "As a result, several of the villagers sent with them a trove of cash and jewels to Rowan as a personal gift. [tmp_spy.name] held out [tmp_spy.poss] arms to Rowan, and they flowed with golden gifts."
    "Arrangements have been made to divert their taxes and goods towards drop points for Bloodmeen's agents to collect, which will then be transferred directly into the twin's treasury. All in all, a good heist."
    "[tmp_spy.name] also brought with [tmp_spy.poss] a letter from the village elder bearing with it a pledge of fealty. The language the elder used was gaudy and filled with sycophantic praise. There will be no resistance from him or his people."
    "[tmp_spy.name] has returned to Bloodmeen and is now available for further missions."


    $ change_personal_gold(10)
    $ capture_resource(tmp_spy.mission.loc[0], tmp_spy.mission.loc[1])
    $ add_spy_exp(tmp_spy.uid, 100)
    return
else:


    "[tmp_spy.name] had been tasked by Rowan to bring high ranking members of the village under [tmp_spy.poss] control or replace them with loyal agents. However, not all has gone as planned."
    "[tmp_spy.name] arrived at the castle out of breath. The mission had gone well at first. Many of the local leaders had proven very receptive to the webs that [tmp_spy.name] had been weaving."
    "The other day, [tmp_spy.pers] had been attending a speech by a local village leader in the commons. It was supposed to be a normal village meeting."
    "But, in the middle of his speech he declared that [tmp_spy.name] was an agent of demons sent to bring the village to heel. He further revealed that some of his friends had already been killed by [tmp_spy.name]"
    "How he discovered that a plot was afoot is still a mystery. But, it meant that [tmp_spy.name] had been forced to flee from the village in a hurry."
    "Bruises on [tmp_spy.poss] arms and torso still bear the grips of villagers who had attempt to wrest [tmp_spy.him_her] from [tmp_spy.poss] horse."
    "Rowan listened to the whole story impassionatly, along with the apologies of [tmp_spy.name]. It seemed that infiltration is not a tactic that will work here."
    "The only options are destruction or occupation. A shame, they could have taken the easy way out."
    "[tmp_spy.name] has returned to Bloodmeen and is now available for further missions."



    return
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init python:

    class SpyMissionDef(object):
        '''Base class for definition of spy mission'''
        
        lbl = None
        
        kind = None
        
        def condition(self, spy, loc, started):
            return True
        
        def create_sm(self, spy, loc, started, duration=0):
            if duration == 0:
                duration = random.randint(1, 2) + 1
            return SpyMission(spy.uid, self.kind, loc, duration, started, self.lbl)


    class SMInfiltrationNormal(SpyMissionDef):
        lbl = 'sm_infiltration_normal'
        kind = 'infiltration'


    class SMInfiltrationDominatorPrisoners(SpyMissionDef):
        lbl = 'sm_infiltration_dominator_prisoners'
        kind = 'infiltration'
        
        
        
        def condition(self, spy, loc, started):
            if (('Master' in spy.traits) or ('Mistress' in spy.traits)) and (castle.buildings['dungeon'].prisoners < castle.buildings['dungeon'].capacity):
                return True


    class SMInfiltrationDelays(SpyMissionDef):
        lbl = 'sm_infiltration_delays'
        kind = 'infiltration'
        
        
        
        def condition(self, spy, loc, started):
            if not 'Methodical' in spy.traits:
                return True
        
        def create_sm(self, spy, loc, started, duration=0):
            if duration == 0:
                duration = random.randint(1, 2) + 1
            if 'Impulsive' in spy.traits:
                duration += 2
            return SpyMission(spy.uid, self.kind, loc, duration, started, self.lbl)


    class SMInfiltrationBribe(SpyMissionDef):
        lbl = 'sm_infiltration_bribe'
        kind = 'infiltration'



    class SMRaeveKeepInfiltrate(SpyMissionDef):
        lbl = 'raeve_keep_infiltrated'
        kind = 'infiltration'
        
        def condition(self, spy, loc, started):
            
            return False

    class OrciadInfiltrate(SpyMissionDef):
        lbl = 'delane_corruption_week3'
        kind = 'infiltration'
        duration = random.randint(1, 1) + 2



    spy_mission_defs = [SMInfiltrationNormal, SMInfiltrationDominatorPrisoners, SMInfiltrationDelays, SMInfiltrationBribe]
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init python:

    event('transformation_chamber_built', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week == 14', 'castle.buildings["nasim_chamber"].lvl > 0',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)
    event('transformation_chamber_reminder', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week == 38', 'castle.buildings["nasim_chamber"].lvl == 0',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)
    event('transformation_chamber_late', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week == 62', 'castle.buildings["nasim_chamber"].lvl == 0',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)


label transformation_chamber_built:

scene black with fade

"Squeezing himself past Skordred workers, Rowan made his way down through the barely uncovered corridors that ran beneath Castle Bloodmeen."

show rowan necklace neutral at center with moveinleft

"As the dwarf told him, it would take weeks to stabilize the underground passages, and then months to fully clear out all the collapsed tunnels. But these were long term plans, which werent as important at the moment."
"Because this morning, a direct passage to the Transformation Chamber was uncovered."

show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve

"Rowan wrinkled his nose and covered his face. He felt the chamber long before he saw it. Some sort of sweet, putrid smell assaulted him, one he couldnt quite define. But if felt vile."
"Perhaps some things ought to be sealed forever."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

"But it was too late for regret. He shielded his eyes as he noticed a sickening, pinkish sheen ahead of him, then headed down."

scene bg59 with pinkflash
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"..."
" He let out a soundless laugh. Chamber? The room in front of him was massive, wide open, with a ceiling too high for the torchlight to reach!"
"Built into a natural cavern, he still saw elements of it remain. Not one wall was straight, and he saw hints of stone stalactites, disappearing into the darkness."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveoutleft

"He took a careful step forward, and stopped halfway. White lines decorated the floor, just visible through a pinkish mist that filled the room, warning people not to cross them recklessly."

ro "Had any accidents?"

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "None so far, but one would be foolish to explore a nexus of magic such as this and not take adequate precautions."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "Out of fear for causing irreparable damage to any knowledge residing inside, and out of fear for possible traps. In that order."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

"The wizard dusted his hands, getting rid of the remaining chalk. Besides him, there was only one more person in the room."

show rowan necklace shock at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show nasim neutral at center with moveoutleft
show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "And as the former is unlikely, for once it would be better to simply throw orcs at the problem."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

nas "Im not sure if either Master Andras and Lord Blackwell would approve of such liberal use of their resources."

"Nasim looked to him for confirmation. Rowan rolled his eyes, and simply addressed the librarian. "

ro "Thats a rather harsh assessment. Is something wrong with the chamber?"

show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "Theres nothing wrong with the chamber. But as you can see "

"He saw her looking at the many half-destroyed murals that decorated the chamber walls. Most, Rowan noticed, depicting demons of the most bizarre forms and proportions. Creatures that ought not to exist. "

show rowan necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

"He recognized one, from many years ago. He wished he hadnt."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

cl "This chamber is more of a temple than a place of arcane research. I suspected that might be the case, given the library's lackluster records regarding it. "

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

cl "There was a chance that some materials were simply held on-site. As it is now plain to see, that is not the case. Instead, we have This. "

show cliohna angry at cliohnaright with dissolve

"With visible distaste, she pointed to a slightly faded depiction of a massive, four-legged beast, with a cock as big as itself. It was ejaculating a stream of cum, beheading some random knight through sheer pressure."

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Besides her, Nasim coughed."

nas "While the lack of additional research material is disappointing, its not exactly unexpected, nor is it a major setback for us. "
nas "The chambers strength has always laid in its versatility. Its true the Dark Lords used it as a place of communion between themselves and Kharos, so calling it a temple isnt that far off."

show nasim happy at center with dissolve

nas "But there is no reason for us to follow in their footsteps. We are not limited by doctrine. We can utilize its ability to focus chaos magic in ways Kharos servants never dreamed of!"

"Nasims bright smile could bring Cla-Min to shame. But Cliohna did not share it."

show nasim neutral at center with dissolve

ro "You disagree."

cl "All chaos magic is Kharos magic. I have no interest in singing praises to a mindless god of destruction, even if it is just lip service."
cl "But the theory is sound, and all of the library staff is free to pursue their own research - as long as they dont neglect their duties to the twins."

nas "I am ever at your and the Masters disposal, Mistress Cliohna. "

cl "It goes without saying, Nasim."

hide cliohna with moveoutleft
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show nasim neutral at midright with moveoutright

"The sorceress waved his remarks off, and headed to the exit, leaving the two men alone."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan took a look at the chamber again. A shattered statue loomed in the distance, its broken elements casting ominous shadows."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

ro " Kharos Magic? You arent a priest Nasim. Or at least you never struck me as one."

nas "What gave me away? The lack of maniacal grin? The ability to form coherent, evidence-based theories? "

ro "Your incredible humility."

nas "Ha! Most fair, Lord Backwell. But I will remark, if ones knowledge and ability are both clear and known, then pretending humility is worse than arrogance. One must always take pride in their capabilities."
nas "But back to the topic at hand. No, I am no priest, and I never considered pursuing a career in that area, even though I would likely excel in it."
nas "It is well documented that inherent magical aptitude and extensive knowledge of magical theory allow for greater use of Solansias divine power. As you know, its one of the main reasons Rosaria recruits their lay priests from among the magically gifted."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

nas "As it happens, the same principle applies to Kharos Chaos magic. And unlike Solansia, Kharos cares neither for servitude, nor the exact way his gifts are employed."
nas "A Will to power, so to speak, is enough to summon forth a considerable amount of his energy."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "How much are we talking here?"

nas "Enough."

"Rowan shot him an aside glance. Nasim only smiled."

menu:
    "A bold strategy. And maybe thats what they needed.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ nasimAttitude += 1
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "The way you phrase it You almost make it sound like Kharos would approve of us turning his powers against him."
        show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
        nas "Not against him, precisely, but against his followers? I imagine so!"
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        nas "While Cliohnas expertise in magic and knowledge of the arcane are both unparalleled, her outlook on matters of theology is somewhat... Simplistic."
        nas "One should not think of Kharos as a mere god of destruction. He is, foremost, a God of change and competition."
        show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
        nas "To best his followers with the very magic they use Would it not be Might makes right in its purest form?"
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        if serveChoice != 4:
            "A dry laugh escaped Rowans lips. To turn Kharos magic against the children of his very own Demon Lord He could almost taste the irony."
        else:
            "A dry laugh escaped Rowans lips. What a wicked ideology And to think they might find themselves working with some of Kharos followers soon."
        ro "Keep up the good work then. How long till the chamber is operational?"
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        nas "At least some months. I do not cut corners, Rowan, not when dealing with forces as dangerous as these."
    "Idiotic. People tried to bargain with Kharos before. It never ends well.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ nasimAttitude -= 1
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "And so you add your name to the ever expanding list of people thinking they can toy with Kharos powers without consequences. Right after General Zerias."
        show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Need I remind you of the full story, or will you be satisfied with the highlights?"
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        nas "I know the gist of it. Worry not, Lord Blackwell. Unlike Zerias, I am well aware of the limitations of my abilities."
        nas " And from what I understand, the list now ends with Rowan Blackwell."
        ro "I do not- "
        if castle.buildings['sanctum'].lvl >= 1 and castle.buildings['pit'].lvl >= 1 and castle.buildings['forge'].lvl >= 1:
            nas "You manage a castle filled to the brim with orcs, cubi and driders, and your armies are equipped by a minotaur and looked after by a drow."
        elif castle.buildings['sanctum'].lvl >= 1 and castle.buildings['pit'].lvl < 1 and castle.buildings['forge'].lvl >= 1:
            nas "You manage a castle filled to the brim with orcs and cubi, and your armies are equipped by a minotaur."
        elif castle.buildings['sanctum'].lvl >= 1 and castle.buildings['pit'].lvl < 1 and castle.buildings['forge'].lvl < 1:
            nas "You manage a castle filled to the brim with orcs and cubi, and I can only imagine what fantastic creatures Andras and Jezera will have you add to the repertoire before long."
        else:
            nas "You manage a castle filled to the brim with orcs, and trained by a half-demon with a questionable grasp on non-lethal discipline regiments."
        if week > 60:
            nas "By your machinations, hundreds of knights and men-at-arms now lay dead at Astarte fields."
        elif week > 20:
            nas "By your machinations, Raeve has fallen, exposing the heartland of Rosaria to orcs, demons, and likely - common bandits."
        else:
            nas "Every day, you work tirelessly to loosen Solansias hold over your very homeland, and expose it to orcs and demons alike."
        show nasim happy at midright with dissolve
        nas "For someone *not* serving Kharos, youre doing an exceptional job at undermining his main adversary."
        "If looks could kill, Cliohna would be looking for a new assistant right now. As always, the wizard took it in stride, meeting his glare without as much as a blink."
        if serveChoice == 1 or serveChoice == 3:
            "He couldnt tell him it was all a rouse, a long con. He had to keep up appearances, as much as it sickened him."
        elif serveChoice == 2:
            "So much wrong, done because he let himself falter in the dungeons. But he could never admit it. Not to himself, not to Nasim."
        else:
            pass
        show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
        ro "Do not equate me with Zerias nor yourself. I am not doing this out of ambition or on a whim. I am making a better world for us all, Nasim."
        if avatar.guilt > 30:
            "The wizard arched an eyebrow at him. Even to Rowan, the words sounded hollow."
        else:
            "The wizard arched an eyebrow at him. Rowans voice didnt waver, but it didnt make his words any more convincing."
        nas "Your reasons are your own, Lord Blackwell, as are mine. But if what you do is for the good of us all, then there is no reason for us to be at odds with one another."
        nas "As for the chamber itself, and the dangers associated with it "
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        nas "I know. I assure you, Rowan, I will take the utmost precautions whilst handling it. It will take months before I will even start planning a test ritual."
        ro "I hope thats enough."
        nas "It will be."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "I will keep you updated, Lord Blackwell."

ro "Do so."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
hide nasim with moveoutright

"He headed for the exit, leaving Nasim to his work. Right before leaving, he stopped, and shot one last glance at the poorly lit chamber. Temple to Kharos"

scene black with fade

"He only hoped it wasnt a mistake to dig it out."

return





label transformation_chamber_reminder:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "Lord Blackwell."

ro "Nasim. To what do I owe the pleasure?"


nas "I wanted to ask, has any progress been made on excavating the transformation chamber, per my earlier request?"

show rowan necklace angry at midright with dissolve

ro "Given your tone, I take it you know the answer already. "

nas "Its been half a year Rowan, give or take. I understand your position often forces you to make compromises, sometimes on several fronts, but I find it difficult to believe you havent had the opportunity to adjust the excavation plans to reach it."

$ castle.buildings["nasim_chamber"].costs[0] = 40

menu:
    "It slipped your mind. ":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        ro "Will you believe me if I say I simply forgot about it?"
        "He recognized the look in Nasims eyes. The barely restrained desire to strangle your commanding officer for his incredible idiocy. He himself used to hold it quite often."

        show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve
        nas " I will, if you, ever so kindly, make the necessary adjustments."
        nas "I believe Skordred has made considerable progress on cleaning out the lower levels since we last discussed the topic. Uncovering the chamber shouldnt be that difficult now."
        ro "Thats good to know."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        nas "So please, Lord Blackwell, see that the matter is resolved. My research has stalled, and despite whatever differences there might be between us, I believe our interests align."
        nas "I need that chamber as soon as possible, if I am to ever be of use to you."
        "He tried to paint it as mutual interest, but Rowan knew Nasims courtesy extended only so far. If he wanted to stay on his good side, he would have to get him that damned chamber."
        return
    "It hasnt been a priority.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Nasim, I have a world to conquer, and enough men and swords to maybe raid a pantry. Your chamber of poorly documented capabilities simply wasnt a priority."
        nas "If thats the excuse youre going for, then I will remark that given the scarcity of options, you of all people should understand the need for unorthodox solutions."
        ro "That just so happen to align with your research."

        nas "If you expect selfless commitment to the cause, then you will soon find yourself short on allies, Lord Blackwell."
        nas "I believe Skordred has made considerable progress on cleaning out the lower levels since we last discussed the topic. Uncovering the chamber shouldnt be that difficult now."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
        show nasim angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "I will be the judge of that. "
        show nasim neutral at midleft with dissolve
        nas " Of course. And I hope, for the sake of our future cooperation, that you will see I am not asking for much."
        hide nasim with moveoutleft
        show rowan necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
        "The mage lowered his head slightly and departed the room. Rowan rubbed his face, exhausted. If he wanted to stay on Nasims good side, he would have to get him that damned chamber."
        $ nasimAttitude -= 1
        return





label transformation_chamber_late:

scene black with fade

"Rowan made his way through the castle lower levels, offering a casual nod to the occasional worker. Normally, he wouldnt bother with these old halls, as they held little to none of the castles vital infrastructure."
"But they were being continuously cleared out, to prepare for Bloodmeens inevitable expansion. And today, after a year of hard work, the excavation process finally reached Nasims transformation chamber."

show rowan necklace angry at center with moveinleft

"As he continued to walk down, he felt it long before he saw it - a sort of sweet, putrid smell hung in the air."
"He wrinkled his nose and covered his face. He couldnt quite define it, but it felt vile. Perhaps some things ought to be sealed forever."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with moveoutright

"But there was nothing he could do about it now. He saw a sickening, pinkish sheen ahead of him, and headed for it."

scene bg59 with pinkflash
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeright with dissolve

"..."
" He let out a soundless laugh. Chamber? The room in front of him was massive, wide open, with a ceiling too high for the torchlight to reach!"
"Built into a natural cavern, he still saw elements of it remain. Not one wall was straight, and he saw hints of stone stalactites, disappearing into the darkness."
"He made another step, then looked down. White lines decorated the floor, just visible through a pinkish mist that filled the room, warning people not to cross them recklessly."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
show nasim angry at midright with dissolve
show orc soldier neutral at edgeright

nas "Slowly, you oaf! One step at a time!"

"And just past them, a lone orc carefully trekked through the chamber, directed by the purple-clad wizard."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "Checking for traps? Thats quite the brute-force approach."

nas "I would not resort to it, had I have the time to apply the proper procedure."

"There was no denying the hostility in Nasims voice. It was to be expected, after being snubbed for so long."

hide orc soldier with moveoutright
show cliohna neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

cl "There are exceptions to every rule. Time is limited, and orcs are bred by the dozens."

"Rowan saw the library mistress studying the many half-destroyed murals that decorated the chamber walls. Most, Rowan noticed, depicting demons of the most bizarre forms and proportions. Creatures that ought not to exist."

show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"He recognized one, from many years ago. Another reason why the chamber shouldve stayed buried."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Whats your take on the place, Cliohna?"

cl "This chamber is more of a temple than a place of arcane research. I suspected that might be the case, given the library's lackluster records regarding it."
cl "There was a chance that some materials were simply held on-site. As it is now plain to see, that is not the case. Instead, we have This. "

show cliohna angry at edgeright with dissolve

"With visible distaste, she pointed to a slightly faded depiction of a massive, four-legged beast, with a cock as big as itself. It was ejaculating a stream of cum, beheading some random knight through sheer pressure. "

show cliohna neutral at edgeright with dissolve

nas "Should Master Andras express the desire to decapitate his enemies with his cock alone, we are obliged to provide him with the means to do so."

cl "The compromises we must make in the name of progress"

show cliohna angry at edgeright with dissolve

cl "Not that resorting to Kharos worship should ever constitute as progress."

show cliohna neutral at edgeright with dissolve

cl "But I have spoken about the topic at length already. I understand youre on a tight schedule Nasim. As per our agreement with Jezera, you are free to commit fully to the chambers restoration."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "Thank you, Mistress Cliohna. I appreciate the understanding."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

cl "Spare me. Just make sure the twins are satisfied. "

hide cliohna with moveoutleft

"The sorceress headed to the exit, leaving Rowan alone with Nasim, and the unfortunate orc, who took the opportunity to take a short break from his borderline suicidal assignment."
"Rowan ignored the latter, and took another look at the chamber. A shattered statue loomed in the distance, its broken elements casting ominous shadows. Cliohna called it a temple, and it certainly looked the part."

ro "I didnt take you for a priest, Nasim."

nas "I am not."

ro "Then do you want to explain what was this all about? Especially that part about worshipping Kharos?"

show nasim angry at midright with dissolve

nas "Do not feign interest. We both know its not genuine."

menu:
    "Apologize.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Nasim, Im sorry, but- "
        nas "{i}Please{/i}, do not waste your breath on apologies. Actions speak louder than words."
        nas "But very well, Ill explain the principle, if you must know."
    "Suck it up. ":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Regardless of my opinion on the chamber, its here to stay. I would like to know how its supposed to work."
        nas " Very well."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "No, I am not a priest. But I dont need to be. Arcane knowledge and magical aptitude are both invaluable when it comes to channeling divine power. Its one of the reasons Rosaria recruits their lay priests from among the magically gifted."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

nas "The same principle applies to Kharos Chaos magic. But unlike Solansia, Kharos cares neither for servitude, nor the exact way his gifts are employed."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

nas "Because of that, aWill to power, so to speak, is all that it takes to summon forth a considerable amount of his energy."

ro "But there are limits."

nas "With the chamber {i}finally{/i} within my grasp? Not for long. Its a nexus of chaos energies."

show nasim happy at midright with dissolve

nas "Servants of Kharos used them as their religion dictated. I am bound by no such limitations."

show nasim neutral at midright with dissolve

nas "Does this satisfy your curiosity, Lord Blackwell? If so, then I must politely ask you to leave. I need this place cleared of traps by supper. And you have a city to take, if I am not mistaken."

ro "No, you are not. Ill leave you to your work."

"That was as much as he could expect Nasim to tell him. He gave the man a polite nod, and headed for the exit. "

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveoutleft
hide nasim with moveoutright

"Just before leaving, he stopped, and shot one last glance at the poorly lit chamber. A temple to Chaos, long forgotten, now uncovered."

scene black with fade

if serveChoice == 4:
    "He better deliver Rastedel to the twins on a silver plate, before they decide their only way forward was to follow in their fathers footsteps."
else:

    "He suppressed a shudder. He better find a way to get Alexia to safety, and do so soon, before the twins crusade spirals out of his control."

$ nasimAttitude -= 5
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:


    event('village_general', triggers=('map_res_3', 'map_res_4', 'map_res_5',), group='village', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('unscrupulous_noble', triggers=('map_res_3', 'map_res_4', 'map_res_5',), conditions=('week > 20', 'castle.villages > 0',), run_count=1, group='village', priority=pr_map_res)



    event('occupy_ev1', triggers='village_occupy', run_count=1, group='village_occupy', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('occupy_ev2', triggers='village_occupy', conditions=('avatar.corruption <= 30',), run_count=1, group='village_occupy', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('occupy_ev3', triggers='village_occupy', conditions=('avatar.corruption <= 30',), run_count=1, group='village_occupy', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('occupy_ev4', triggers='village_occupy', run_count=1, group='village_occupy', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('occupy_ev5', triggers='village_occupy', run_count=1, group='village_occupy', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('occupy_ev6', triggers='village_occupy', run_count=1, group='village_occupy', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('destroy_ev1', triggers='village_destroy',  run_count=1, group='village_destroy', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('destroy_ev2', triggers='village_destroy', conditions=('avatar.guilt > 60',), run_count=1, group='village_destroy', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('destroy_ev3', triggers='village_destroy',  run_count=1, group='village_destroy', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('destroy_ev5', triggers='village_destroy', depends =('warning_about_famine',), run_count=1, group='village_destroy', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('destroy_ev6', triggers='village_destroy',  run_count=1, group='village_destroy', priority=pr_map_res)



    event('trade_ev1', triggers='village_trade',  conditions=('not new_goblin_prince_rumor',), run_count=1, group='village_trade', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('trade_ev2', triggers='village_trade', run_count=1, group='village_trade', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('trade_ev3', triggers='village_trade',  run_count=1, group='village_trade', priority=pr_map_res)


label village_general:


$ temp1 = human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][0]
$ temp2 = human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][1]
$ temp3 = human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][2]
"Rowan has located a human village. It is a [temp2]. It has a military power of approximately [temp3], and that will need to be overcome in order to capture or destroy the [temp1]."
menu vg_menu:
    "Leave it be":
        $ released_fix_rollback()


        $ prevent_tile_exploration()
    "Occupy it" if castle.military > human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][2]:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ raid_state.reset()


        call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][2])
        if not raid_state.in_raid:
            jump vg_menu
        else:
            $ raid_state.finish()


        $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
        $ avatar.corruption += 10
        $ castle.morale += 5
        $ avatar.add_exp (100)
        $ occupied_village += 1


        $ choose_and_insert_next_event('village_occupy')
    "Destroy it" if castle.military > human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][2]:
        $ released_fix_rollback()


        call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][2])
        if not raid_state.in_raid:
            jump vg_menu
        else:
            $ raid_state.finish()


        $ avatar.corruption += 15
        $ avatar.add_guilt(15)
        $ castle.morale += 7.5
        $ avatar.add_exp (100)
        $ destroyed_village += 1


        $ choose_and_insert_next_event('village_destroy')
    "Trade with it":
        $ released_fix_rollback()


        $ avatar.add_exp (100)
        $ choose_and_insert_next_event('village_trade')
    "Infiltrate it" if have_free_spies():
        $ released_fix_rollback()






        $ avatar.corruption += 10
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ avatar.add_exp (100)
        $ send_spies(1, for_weeks=3)
return






label occupy_ev1:

scene bg4 with fade
"During the attack, Rowan found himself cornered by several of the town's people who'd taken up arms as an impromptu militia. He would easily be able to take down the unarmored townsfolk if he went all out, but most of them would die if he did."

$ castle.villages += 1
$ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]

menu:
    "Try to use non-lethal tactics.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 3
        if avatar.skill_roll("combat", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Rowan did his best to avoid delivering lethal blows wherever possible. Parrying and dodging, he went through the militia with terrifying ease, subduing the villages misguided defenders one by one."
            "In the end, after rejoining his forces, he realized spending so much time on individual fighters did make him neglect overseeing the battle as a whole, and several of his orcs somehow managed to get themselves killed in various stupid ways."

            $ castle.morale -= 2.5
            $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 3
            $ castle.villages_income += 3
        else:
            "Rowan did his best to avoid delivering lethal blows wherever possible. This delayed him significantly and he ended up being hurt in the confused melee."
            "Once he rejoined the other attackers he realized that they'd taken more losses than they would have if he hadn't wasted as much time as he did with his own attackers."
            $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 3
            $ castle.villages_income += 3
            $ avatar.take_damage (["piercing"], "light_damage")
    "Brutally execute one to make the rest surrender.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Knowing it was best to wrap thing up quickly, Rowan ruthlessly kicked the nearest peasant in the knee, ruining it for the remainder of his very short life."
            "As the man started to fall down, Rowan grabbed him by hand, and turning him so the other fighters could look him in the eyes, cut his throat open."
            "His little show brought apt results. The makeshift militia stared in horror for a short moment, then threw their weapons and started to flee, only to be intercepted by the nearby orcs."
            "Quickly enough, the village was under their full control, with only moderate loses in the workforce."
            $ castle.villages_income -= 1
        else:
            "The makeshift militia stared in horror as their companion bled out before them. The hesitated for a short moment, then, as a young boy in the front howled in despair and threw himself forward to avenge his companion, once more collapsed on the hero."
            "Only to be cut down with brutal efficiency."
            "Rowan rejoined the other soldiers soon after, helping them take down the rest of the defenders. Afterwards they counted up the people who'd been subjugated, far fewer than they'd hoped. The militia had cost them much of their prize."
            $ castle.villages_income -= 3

return






label occupy_ev2:

scene bg1 with fade
$ temp = human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][0]

"While scouting the [temp], Rowan unexpectedly ran into someone who'd been a soldier with him at Karst during the war. The old acquaintance quickly caught on that there was something agitating about this meeting for our hero, but wasn't sure why."
"Hoping to at least spare this one and their family from the attack that would be arriving soon, Rowan attempted to convince them to leave the village immediately."

if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    "The trust that had been built up all those years ago was still intact, so the old soldier obeyed their former commander's suggestion, even without a proper explanation."
    "The family escaped the attack that followed and Rowan felt better about having not abandoned one who he'd protected all those years ago."
    $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
else:

    "While a strong bond of trust had been established with all his soldiers during the siege, it had been a long time since their former commander had seen or spoken to them."
    "The family wasn't willing to leave without a proper explanation why, which forced Rowan to simply let them be taken when the attack came. He couldn't bring himself to check if any of them had survived afterwards."


$ castle.villages += 1
$ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]

return






label occupy_ev3:

scene bg4 with fade

"Rowan wandered the streets, cloak held close. It was over an hour after the attack had finished and all that was left was the aftermath. He found the occasional body laying on the ground, other times there was the sound of weeping from one of the buildings."
"Of course, there was also the patrolling soldiers. They were excited and celebrating over the latest conquest, but Rowan hardly noticed them."
"He entered the town square where the defenders had made their last stand. This place contained a great tree in its center. A thing that had once been a sign of prosperity and joy, now bodies swung there as a warning against defiance."
"Andras had made him watch as he strung those men and women up. Even now, Rowan could neither will himself to look away, nor bare to look any longer."

menu:
    "Andras will pay for this. No matter the cost." if serveChoice != 4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Pointless cruelty, one he could do nothing against. But it would not last. He will stop the twins. One day. One way, or the other."

    "A necessary sacrifice for their ambition." if serveChoice == 4:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "No empire was built on roses and cakes. He understood the purpose of such overt display of cruelty, but he questioned the effectiveness of such methods."
        "For the time being, he prepared himself to see more often than not. Once the twins understand his value, perhaps hell get the man to show some restraint."
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
    "They were his responsibility. No one's else.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He led a wolf to the sheep, and he expected no blood to be drawn? He wished he was ignorant enough to believe it!"
        "He hid his face with his hood, and hurried away from the place of execution, knowing the image would hunt him for many nights."
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)

$ castle.villages += 1
$ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
return






label occupy_ev4:

scene bg4 with fade


$ castle.villages += 1
$ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]

"Another town had fallen, with the twins power growing stronger each week. Hidden by his cloak, Rowan walked through the newest conquest he'd helped his masters claim."
"Each of the survivors was adapting in their own ways. Some drank, some tried to act like nothing had happened. He saw one woman who'd essentially offered herself to one of the orcs that had been assigned to guard this place."
"The hero watched her for a few minutes, eventually learning that the woman was a widow with two children and hoped that she'd be able to get her new man to protect her and her children. Apparently she'd done the same with the previous mayor."
"Rowan supposed that this really would be a lot like the old life for many of the villagers, only their rulers had changed. That wouldn't bring back the lives lost in the transition, but now some things were no different now than they had been."

return






label occupy_ev5:


scene black with fade


$ castle.villages += 1
$ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]

"This town had been fairly normal as far as Rosarian towns went. After finishing his report, Rowan was surprised when his master started a conversation with him instead of just ending the communication there."

show rowan hood neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras displeased behind black

an "So servant, have you finished adjusting to your duties to us? You seem calmer this time."

"Rowan thought for a moment before he answered."


if avatar.corruption < 31:
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    ro "No, I don't think I'll ever get use to helping you conquer people. I'd always fought to end wars, not start them."
    an "Well, as long as you do your job, I suppose I don't really care if you like it or not."
    an "Then again, you are an absolute joy to torment. It would be a shame if you got used to seeing people suffer."


elif avatar.corruption < 61:
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    ro "I suppose I am. It still hurts whenever I watch another village be taken, but not as much as it used to."
    an "Shame. I did so like tormenting you. Still, I guess one can only spend so long with someone like me before I start to rub off on them."
else:


    $ released_fix_rollback()
    ro "My beliefs have shifted quite a bit while in your services. I haven't had much of a choice in the matter."
    an "While I did so enjoy tormenting you, having such a skilled and willing servant more than makes up for my lost fun."
    an "We will be there soon. It is time to bring more into our budding empire."


return






label occupy_ev6:

scene bg4 with fade


$ castle.villages += 1
$ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]

"Andras took to the field, leading the assault on the town with Rowan's report telling him exactly what to expect and deal with."
"His soldiers cheered as his demonic magic tore through the confused defenders, causing screams of panic. It truly was a horrifying thing to see such a powerful being launch a surprise attack like this, unleashing all his might at once."
"Most people had no idea what the strength and power of a demon would be, so such a show of power quickly cowed most."
"Those that did manage to stand strong would sometimes make suicidal charges against the creature, but would quickly be cut down by the red man himself, or the cloaked swordsman at his side."
"Eventually all those willing to fight were either dying or dead and the town was captured."

return






label destroy_ev1:

scene bg1 with fade


$ change_prisoners(3)
$ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])

"While scouting the village, Rowan realized that these people were in pretty rough shape. A local epidemic had drastically weakened them and they'd have a very tough time mounting a strong resistance."
"Even still, when your homes and lives are at stake humans could prove to be quite tenacious."
"Struck by an idea, he retreated from the village and then returned wearing his cloak after delivering his report, but before the attack arrived."

if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    "He managed to convince several of the people in the town to give up without a fight, given that they were already very weak. When Andras arrived, they willingly allowed themselves to be chained after the remaining defenders were dealt with."
    $ change_prisoners(2)
    $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops += 3
else:
    $ released_fix_rollback()
    "Unfortunately, his attempt to cow the people into surrendering backfired. Instead, they rallied and put together a strong defence against the oncoming attack, making up for their weakened states."
    "The town fell anyway."

return






label destroy_ev2:

scene bg1 with fade


$ change_prisoners(3)
$ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])

"Not faces, not people."
"Rowan walked the streets, noting the defences and potential defenders."
"Not screams, not tears."
"He continued on his way, never responding to the words directed to him or acknowledging friendly waves or nods."
"Not pain, not death."
"Deep inside the recesses of his mind, he heard the horrible sounds of battle and of destruction. Town bells, people screaming. Sounds he'd caused before, and was about to cause again."
"No! No!"
"Desperately he tried to ignore the phantoms within, there was no attack happening."
"Then he gave his report to Andras...."

return






label destroy_ev3:

scene bg4 with fade


$ change_prisoners(3)
$ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])

"The twin's army blitzed into the town in an attempt to prevent those within from fleeing. An opportunity had presented itself here, there was a fairly sizable trading caravan currently in the town."
"Within minutes, they'd surrounded and captured the wagons after slaughtering the merchants and guards. Andras roared in triumph with his troops, then turned his attention to the approaching townsfolk."
"Ignoring Rowan's primary battle plan had given him this prize, now he would have to pay the price for it in men. The red demon didn't mind."

$ change_treasury(20)
$ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 3
return





label destroy_ev5:

scene bg5 with fade


$ change_prisoners(3)
$ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])

"They'd found so much less than he'd expected."
"Rowan picked through the loot that had been retrieved from the (villagesize) after it's destruction. The people had been right, they didn't have that much less."
"The bad harvests had hit this place particularly hard and the townspeople had sold off most of their valuables in order to buy food."
"First they had lost their food, then their money, then their homes, and now their freedom. Just what had been gained from such a steep bill?"

$ change_treasury(-10)
return






label destroy_ev6:

scene bg4 with fade


$ change_prisoners(3)
$ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])

"The sounds of battle had passed, the screams were gone, all that was left was a burning ruin. An hour ago, the (villagesize) had come under attack. Now it was empty save for a cloaked figure stalking the streets."
"It silently moved from one building to the next, checking each body it found on the ground."
"Finally it came to a young woman who'd been cut down from behind. She seemed to have been carrying something. The figure turned her over and pulled a small baby out from underneath her."
"The child cried. It still lived, but it couldn't understand that its mother was dead."
"The cloaked figure simply took the child and walked away from the scene of devastation. Trying to forget that he was responsible for this."

return






label trade_ev1:


scene bg1 with fade


$ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(25) + 25)/100.0 ))

"While making the trading arrangements, Rowan heard a story about the goblins in Blackholt forest. While there was always some sort of news coming from there about something awful, there was something mixed in with the usual fare."
"Apparently a new leader had emerged in the tribes calling themselves 'Tue-Row'. The rumors couldn't agree on exactly what he'd accomplished, but it sounded like he'd rallied a large number of their kind under his banner."
"Already the townspeople were cursing this prince of goblins, as his name was now being cried in honor when the tribal folk of Blackholt launched attacks or fought the people of Rosaria."
"Rowan filed this information under important and resolved to seek more details when he could."

$ new_goblin_prince_rumor = True
return






label trade_ev2:

scene bg1 with fade


$ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(25) + 25)/100.0 ))

"In the coming weeks of trading with the village, the caravans find themselves always paying extra for the goods they trade. Whether it be due to some new tax or tariff, there's always something there so that the mayor can pocket a little extra."
"While the local people do foot some of the cost of this corruption, its traders like Cla-Min that felt the brunt of it. The situation was unlikely to change, at least not through polite persuasion."

menu:
    "Send some thugs with Cla-Min to convince the mayor.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "This could not stand, he was already risking the twins ire by avoiding violent subjugation wherever possible."
        "He sent a message to Cla-Min, telling her to take some of their human recruits to strong arm the man into submission."
        "The goblin mistress was, of course, delighted at the news. She assured him there would be no complications."
        $ avatar.corruption += 5

    "Send a spy to recruit the mayor for Castle Bloodmeen." if castle.buildings['sanctum'].lvl >= 1:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "An unscrupulous man like that was a perfect fit for the twins. He ordered one of his spies to travel to the village, to see if they could recruit him to their cause."
        "He actually got a response a day later, it being a resounding yes. The Mayor was quick to pledge his allegiance to demons, using the spy to dispose of his opponents, and paying for their service in slaves and monetary tribute."
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ change_prisoners(3)
    "Nothing could be done.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan felt the bile raise up his throat. If it wasnt for him, Andras would put all these people to the sword. They didnt know how lucky they were."
        "He ordered the village left alone. Perhaps one day, once hes done with the twins, hell return to set things right."

        $ castle.villages_income -= 2

return






label trade_ev3:

scene bg1 with fade


$ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(25) + 25)/100.0 ))

"That Rowan was making trading arrangements surprised the townspeople, however they were quite willing to look past it."
"While the hero was quite versed in the arts of deception, though he rarely employed them outside of battle. At least, that was before he came into the service of the demonic twins."
"This village was in fairly dire straights before Rowan arrived today, so they were especially willing to believe whatever anyone told them if it meant they'd get a chance at the things they desperately needed."
"These people wanted to believe that their hero had brought them salvation as a trade broker. So much so, that they even gave a gift in appreciation for what had been done."
$ change_personal_gold(25)
return






label unscrupulous_noble:

$ released_fix_rollback()


$ temp = False
$ temp1 = False
$ temp2 = False
show bg1 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg1

"Rowan was just beginning the process of reconnoitring this particular settlement, when he spotted a small party of horsed humans trotting around the perimeter - two young women and a man."
"The women in to back wore simple clothes, and appeared uncomfortable on horseback. The man in the front was richly dressed and sat with a straight back, projecting an aura of authority even from afar. A local noble, as it seemed."
"It was unorthodox to have one present in the countryside, for purposes other than hunting. Rowan would have to get to the bottom of this, before he decided on his course of actions."

noble "Ah, Good sir! Sir Blackwell!"

"Like a hawk, the horseman spotted him the moment he left the woods. He man opened his arms wide, and graced him with a small bow and a welcoming smile."

noble "I am glad we were in good stead to intercept you, milord. Welcome to my fiefdom - such as it is."

"He indicated the small town beyond. The two young women smiled at Rowan demurely. Both were comely village lasses, one flaxen-haired and the other chestnut, sunburnt and healthy."

ro "Its quite charming."

noble "I do my best to see it prospers. In times of peace, I am its kind, diligent gardener, as Solansia commands. And in times of trouble I make sure it endures."

"There was something unsettling about the man. His eyes kept going to the woods behind Rowan, as if he expected something to march out of them at any minute."

ro "Is something the matter?"

noble "Hm? Ah yes. Well, no. Its just News of what happened in Raeve reached me some time ago. Quite the horrible thing. Struck terror in the hearts of many. Orcs so far south. Terrible, simply terrible."
noble " But that didnt stop the traders, I heard! The caravans still ride, even if some of them are slightly Different than before."

"He licked his lips nervously. The two women behind him kept eyeing the hero with interest, oblivious to their masters unrest."

noble "I heard you represent them now, Sir Blackwell. A friend of mine, mayor from another village, struck a deal with you some time ago. Its- Its good to see his village stand, even when Raeve does not."
noble "I was thinking if we could come to a similar arrangement. After all, this place has much to offer! Like these two lovely ladies!"

"The nobleman indicated, and the two women clopped slowly forward."

oll "Ooh, look at the arms on him, Brinnid. And doesn't his hair just shine!"

bri "*giggling* No, I wouldn't mind seeing to that - even if I did have to share."

noble "Wouldn't it be nice to relax in well-appointed surroundings with pleasant, willing company for a while? These two shall be yours, each and every time you choose to visit."

"Rowan kept his silence, knowing it would urge the noble to say more than he wanted. The man either knew something Or was incredibly paranoid, and thought to hedge the bets in his favour by getting on his good side. The latter was more likely."
"He shouldnt tip his hand too much, but this was a welcomed development. If he wanted to play ball, a profitable contract for Cla-Min was on the horizon, and perhaps some entertainment for himself."

menu:
    "Simply agree to his terms, and inspect the women.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "It warms my heart to see a noble as yourself take the initiative in keeping the countryside safe. You can be at ease, sir, Im sure we can come to an agreement that is satisfying to us both."
        "He could see the relief wash over the man. The nobleman smiled again, and pointed to his companions."
        noble "Then, a sample of our hospitality To celebrate our new partnership?"
        $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(50) + 50)/100.0 ))
        $ NobleVillageTradeWeak = True
        jump nobleGirlsSexMenu
    "Try to negotiate a better deal.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I would be very happy to resolve this peacefully under such tempting terms. But as you accurately noted, my Lord, these are difficult times. It takes much to ensure trading caravans arrive at their destinations undisturbed."
        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            noble "Of course. Of course. Whatever you ask for, milord."
            noble "We can discuss the details later. Perhaps now you would like to retire with my companions? I have a place readied."
            $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(100) + 100)/100.0 ))
            $ NobleVillageTradeStrong = True
            jump nobleGirlsSexMenu
        else:
            noble "Wisely said. Which is why I invested heavily in a mercenary band to keep the area safe, should any ruffians try to disturb us or our visitors."
            noble "Surely you agree this is wise, my lord?"
            menu:
                "Concede the point.":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan almost chuckled. The man stared death in the face, and still had the audacity to negotiate. He could respect that."
                    ro "A fine point, my Lord. Regardless, Im sure we can come to an agreement that is satisfying to us both."
                    "He could see the relief wash over the man. The nobleman smiled again, and pointed to his companions."
                    noble "Then, a sample of our hospitality To celebrate our new partnership?"
                    $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(50) + 50)/100.0 ))
                    $ NobleVillageTradeWeak = True
                    jump nobleGirlsSexMenu
                "Put his mercenaries to the test - take the village by force.":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    ro "Im afraid I cant. It saddens me to hear you decided to put your faith in sellswords, and not the heroes of the land."
                    ro "Now excuse me. There are things I must attend to."
                    "He turned around, his scouting done. The noble stared into his back with eyes wide open, all blood drawn from his face, too shocked to answer."
                    "Mercenaries or not, whether he would choose to run away or fight, it would all make no difference. Rowan would make sure they are all captured before they can share their suspicions with anyone."
                    menu:
                        "Conquer the village":


                            $ choose_and_insert_next_event('village_occupy')
                            return
                        "Destroy the village":


                            $ choose_and_insert_next_event('village_destroy')
                            return
    "No negotiations are necessary. Just take the village by force.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Im afraid I do not understand what youre trying to imply here, my Lord. I am simply passing through the area. Now, do excuse me."
        "He turned around, his preliminary scouting done. The noble stared into his back with eyes wide open, all blood drawn from his face. Whether he would choose to run away or fight, it would make no difference."
        "Rowan would make sure the orcs would get him before he shares his suspicions with anyone."
        menu:
            "Conquer the village":


                $ choose_and_insert_next_event('village_occupy')
                return
            "Destroy the village":


                $ choose_and_insert_next_event('village_destroy')
                return

label nobleGirlsSexMenu:

menu:
    "Sample his hospitality.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I could think of no better way to celebrate."
        noble "Excellent, simply excellent! Do follow, I have a place readied."
        jump nobleGirlsSexScene
    "Politely refuse.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I am a married man, sir. You do everyone present a grave disservice by attempting to whore your subjects."
        noble "I- I apologize unreservedly, milord. When I heard of what had taken place elsewhere, I thought I must-"
        ro "That's enough. I have no wish to spill blood in this place, and have no issue with agreeing to a trade tariff with you, so long as the extra money goes towards the upkeep of the village."
        noble "You... truly are the hero the ballads have you as, aren't you? My word. I, of course, agree unreservedly."
        ro "You thought wrong, something I would advise you reflect on later."
        "The man took off his hat and bowed sweepingly to Rowan, before slowly trotting back towards the village. Rowan could hear the two girls murmuring between themselves in slightly awestruck tones about his honor and chivalry as they followed suit."
        if NobleVillageTradeWeak == True:
            show andras displeased behind bg1
            show jezera displeased behind bg1
            "Of course, once the twins understood the terms under which the village fell under their control, they were less impressed."
            an "You AGREED to this ludicrous arrangement without any reason to?! Do you not have an army to impose your will? Are you man, or slug?"
            je "I must agree. Buying their mundane goods for better money without cause makes us look weak and incredibly foolish. No good shall come of it, once word spreads."
            "Still, despite a lengthy browbeating session, Rowan got his way."
        else:
            show andras displeased behind bg1
            show jezera happy behind bg1
            "Of course, once the twins understood the terms under which the village fell under their control, they were less impressed. Or at least Andras was."
            an "You AGREED to this ludicrous arrangement without any reason to?! Do you not have an army to impose your will? Are you man, or slug?"
            je "Do stop with your awful nonsense, brother. The trade is acceptable, and the man might prove useful in the future."
            je "I do so regret you have nothing to tell us off two lovely companions that were offered... But if Rowan spurned the offer Perhaps well pay the village a visit ourselves, dear brother?"
            "Rowan rolled his eyes, and tuned the reminder of the discussion out. The interview concluded, and he stepped out from the newly conquered village, back on the road again."
        return

label nobleGirlsSexScene:

"Hand-in-hand with the blonde and brunette, Rowan was led to a chalet in the woods above the village."
"The two girls chatted warmly with him, mentioning all the little eccentricities of their home and how happy they were such a storied and powerful hero of the realm now had his hand over it."
"Rowan felt himself relaxing; was this really such a terrible way to avoid bringing the orcs in and storming the place? Not at all."
"He curled his arm around Brinnid and Ollia's waist and winched the soft weight of their thighs into his side, to a chorus of coos and giggles."
"The chalet was comfortable, heavy on silk pillows, a large bucket bath in one room and a double bed in the other. Rowan wondered just how often the nobleman used this place to get away from his wife."
"All other thoughts except the growing, throbbing need in his pants disappeared, however, once he had sat himself down in a throne of pillows and Ollia began to remove his armor piece by piece."
"All the while Brinnid placed kiss after lascivious kiss upon his face and chest, pressing her firm breasts into him. Rowan gasped slightly as he felt warm, slender, work-roughened hands coil around his cock."
bri "What would you like, milord? I'm sure a worldly knight such as yourself knows all sorts of things"
"For all their pleasantness Rowan could feel and hear urgency about the two peasant girls; a deep desire to please him and save their home in so doing."

menu:
    "Sapphic make-out.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        scene cg349 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg349
        pause 3
        "Rowan's eye fell on a vial of oil upon a shelf, undoubtedly kept there for just such an occasion. He slipped out of the two girls' grasp and collected it."
        ro "Here. Oil yourselves. It would please me... for you to please yourselves."
        "He settled back amongst the cushions and watched as they slowly stripped, revealing their lean bodies and tender, small-nippled breasts, before Brinnid pooled oil onto her hands and sent them roaming across Ollia's sunburnt-striped skin."
        "They were laughingly awkward and blushing at first, not used to caressing other women quite in this way, but as more and more of their flesh gleamed wetly under the candlelight they lost themselves in it."
        "Their arousal grew as they were brushing over each others' erect nipples, delving with oil-slathered fingers between thighs to make the other gasp, jerk and moan."
        "Rowan watched it all hungrily, stroking himself, a thrill running through him each time the girls looked towards him coquettishly, slick hands imbedded deep in one another."
        show cg184 with fade
        pause 3
        "A wolfish lust overtook him, and he could not help himself reaching out to sink his hands deep in the warm, oiled flesh on display, culminating in Ollia riding him, cock jerking deep within her with each urgent push of her hips."
        "Brinnid watched, fingering her oil-smeared cunt with her thighs splayed."
        show cg184 with sshake
        show cg184 with sshake
        show cg185 with flash
        pause 3
        "Rowan groaned as the floodgates opened and he unloaded flagrantly within the girl, holding her firmly by the ass and shoulder so she took every thick, warm, flume, her moans and sighs rich in his ears."
        jump nobleGirlsSexScene.villagegirlsconclusion
    "Double blowjob.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        show cg81 with fade
        show rowan necklace naked behind cg81
        pause 3
        "The sugar of power and dominance pulsing through his veins, Rowan opened his hips, hand around his thick, proud erection."
        ro "Lick, both of you. That is how you can please your lord."
        "They stripped, revealing their lean bodies and tender, small-nippled breasts, and knelt between his thighs happily enough."
        "Shoulder to shoulder, hands sliding over his flat, doughty stomach, they laid their warm, rough tongues upon his penis and lapped it up and down, laying wet kisses on its bulging head with their pretty lips, twinkling eyes fixed upon his face."
        "Pleasure flared up Rowan's shaft with tightening intensity with every pass and wick of their tongues, and at last he felt compelled to sink his fingers into each one's silken hair, holding them close to his bulging cock as orgasm overtook him."
        show cg81 with sshake
        show cg81 with sshake
        show cg82 with flash
        pause 3
        "Brinnid and Ollia twitched and laughed in soft shock as load after load surged out of his enflamed dick, painting their faces with thick, musky seed."
        "Color high on her cheeks, the former reached out her lips when Rowan had pulsed his last, enveloping his tender head and sucking it quite clean."
        jump nobleGirlsSexScene.villagegirlsconclusion


label nobleGirlsSexScene.villagegirlsconclusion:
"Still naked, the two peasant lasses heated and poured a lavender-scented bath whilst Rowan dozed in a post-coital bliss, and then relaxed in there with him, cleaning every inch of his sweaty, travel-hardened frame with slow passes of cloth, soap and pumice."
"By the time they were done Rowan's lust was almost completely rekindled - he envisaged bending one or both of them over in the hot water, rutting them senseless for their keen efforts. But..."
ro "I must go."
bri "Aww!"
oll "If you must, milord. Remember - if you pass this way again, this place of comfort is always ready to welcome you. As are we."
"His hands trailed out of theirs as he emerged out of the bath, towelled himself down, clambered back into his gear and departed down to the village's gate."

scene bg1 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg1

noble "I note a spring in your step, milord. Did one find the comforts on offer here sufficiently diverting?"

ro "Yes. Now do excuse me, there are some things I must attend to."

"Now he was back in the fresh air with his balls recently emptied, Rowan felt guilt weigh upon him for his lecherous actions, a sensation not helped by the nobleman's knowing smirk."

noble "I trust we now have a deal?"

ro "Yes. I am glad we were able to resolve this peacefully. Go now."

"Out of sight, and out of earshot, he used his amulet to tell the demons about the most recent addition to their demesne."

if NobleVillageTradeWeak == True:
    show andras displeased behind bg1
    show jezera happy behind bg1
    an "Pah! It sounds as if this nobleman ran rings around you. I would have had him gutted for his arrogance, and then taken the women whilst still covered in his blood!"
    je "Do stop with your awful nonsense, brother. Rowan has acted admirably. I'm so glad that he is starting to use his position of authority to enjoy the finer things in life - all the while garnering support for us without wasting a single soldier."
    je "Truly how a dark lord should act!"
    "There the interview concluded, and Rowan stepped out from the newly conquered village."
else:

    show andras displeased behind bg1
    show jezera happy behind bg1
    an "Pah! It sounds as if this nobleman ran rings around you. I would have had him gutted for his arrogance, and then taken the women whilst still covered in his blood!"
    je "Do stop with your awful nonsense, brother. Rowan has acted admirably. The trade is acceptable, and the man might prove useful in the future."
    je "And I am glad you are starting to use your position of authority to enjoy the finer things in life. Do it more often! All that conquering and pillaging can get so drool at times."
    "Rowan rolled his eyes. There the interview concluded, and he stepped out from the newly conquered village, back on the road again. "

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:



    event('swamp_coven', triggers=('map_res_3', 'map_res_4', 'map_res_5',), run_count=1, group='village', priority=pr_map_res)


label swamp_coven:

$ avatar.add_exp (100)

scene bg1 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg1

"From his vantage point on a nearby hill, Rowan looked down upon the village, nestled in a hummock of land near the grim, misty expanse of the swamps."
"It was a small huddle of turf-thatched dwellings, some on wooden stilts, a community of peat miners that was clearly a miserable and downtrodden place at the best of times (which these weren't)."
"Light flickering in the haze of the swamps nearby caught Rowan's eye - there seemed to be a congregation down there, gathered near a large fire. He slowly descended into the wet to take a closer look."
"Half a dozen women, middle-aged and dressed in ragged robes, stood in a circle on a small heath. The bonfire leapt into the sky from a hollow nearby. One, face obscured by hood and a horned animal skull, thrust her skinny arms at the sky."

cov "As the light of Solansia fails, as the laws of men and elf fail, we turn back to the old ways for succour, those which lie like a bedrock beneath all else. As our folk did before us, in times of need. As their folk did before them."

"The rest of the congregation uttered some harsh, guttural response as one. Like bedrock beneath all else... Must have been some old legend, from before Solansia and Kharos came to the world."

cov "They knew, as we know, that the wetlands are a gateway to the lands of black eternity. We mutilated and disparaged this place when the lights of other Gods shone... now we crawl to it and beg when those lights are all extinguished, and our children starve."
cov "The old ways are eternal. But they are also unforgiving."

"As Rowan watched, a young man stepped forward from beyond the bonfire. Dressed only in filthy trousers, his limbs trembled and his face was creased with fear... but he walked into the circle of women of his own accord."
"One of the women stepped to his side, stone knife in hand."

cov "How may we prove our need? Our will to renew our bonds with the Underneath, and have It forgive us our trespasses?"
cov "The price is eternal. The blood of innocence."

menu:
    "Stop this.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Stop!"
        "The interruption startled the coven into silence, and Rowan leaped out onto the heath and snatched the stone knife out of the would-be sacrificer's hand."
        ro "Barbaric rituals aren't going to save your village. And nobody has to starve! If you just listen-"
        "The coven leader hissed at him response, and Rowan felt dire, crawling energy worming its way towards the raised hands of the skull-headed witch."
        if avatar.corruption > 49:
            cov "Listen to you, a beast in human skin, raveging the land? Its because of people like you that the Underneath has turned from us in disgust! You've ruined us all!"
        else:
            cov "Listen to you, a will-less lackey to a Goddess who cares not for her subject? Its because of people like you that the Underneath has turned from us in disgust! You've ruined us all!"
        "Rowan saw the young man scramble to his feet and run into the mists, flashing a fearful look behind him as he went - whether at his rescuer or the women, it was impossible to tell"
        "What was easy to tell was that this gathering would soon turn into a battlefield if he didnt do something. He quickly pushed the witch nearest to him at the coven leader, and used the ensuing confusion to bolt into the forest, using the trees for cover."
        "Trading with this village was in no way an option. If anything, removing these lunatic from the map would be a favour to the region."
        if have_free_spies():
            "Then again He doubted there was still a god living who would answer their call. But he had no shortage of cubi spies willing to play a divine emissary."

        $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
        $ avatar.corruption -= 3

        label covenCapture2:
        menu:
            "Capture it.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
                if not raid_state.in_raid:
                    jump covenCapture2
                else:
                    $ raid_state.finish()
                "Serving the twins would hardly be a step down from serving dead gods. He summoned his army, and instructed them to overrun the village from the higher, less swampy ground."
                "Screened by a paltry line of armed peasants, the coven of seven witches watched Rowan's army descend upon them grim-faced, beginning to chant as the invaders closed the distance."
                "The leader gesticulated at the orc vanguard bearing down on them; the orcs yelled, then screamed in fear as the air around them twisted and pulsed with awful, dank light."
                "From where Rowan was stood, the colors of their flesh and armor seemed to run together with the land like a ruined painting."
                "The skull-headed witch howled in triumph - and then was flung to the ground as an arrow punched into her midriff. Rowan's soldiers easily broke through the peasant line and slaughtered the rest of the coven in a fearful fury."
                "Rowan inspected the village afterwards, noting the resentful but cowed expressions of the surviving crofters."
                "The soldiers hit by the coven's hex had died horribly, soldered together into a poisonous mess, and they'd hardly gained much with the acquisition of this poor hamlet."
                "Still, the destruction of those pagan crones was worth celebrating, and perhaps in time the deadly arithmetic of war would make his army's own sacrifice worth it."
                $ castle.villages += 0.75
                $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
                $ castle.morale += 5
                return
            "Destroy it.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
                if not raid_state.in_raid:
                    jump covenCapture2
                else:
                    $ raid_state.finish()
                "Burn these pagans down, salt the earth, leave not a trace of their evil worship, that was Rowan's attitude. He summoned his army, and instructed them to overrun the village from the higher, less swampy ground."
                "Screened by a paltry line of armed peasants, the coven of seven witches watched Rowan's army descend upon them stony-faced, beginning to chant as they closed the distance."
                "The leader gesticulated at the orc vanguard bearing down on them, and they yelled, then screamed in fear as the air around them twisted and pulsed with awful, dank light."
                "From where Rowan was stood, the colors of their flesh and armor seemed to run together with the land like a ruined painting."
                "The skull-headed witch howled in triumph - and then was flung to the ground as an arrow punched into her midriff. Rowan's soldiers easily broke through the peasant line and slaughtered the rest of the coven in a fearful fury."
                "Quite a few of the common folk attempted to surrender then, but the orcs had their bloody orders, and were more than happy to comply with them."
                "After a few hours of brutal work, there was nothing left of the village but a pile of corpses and some ruined hovels. Even those would be swallowed by the marshes in the full course of time."
                "The soldiers hit by the coven's hex had died horribly, soldered together into a poisonous mess, and they'd hardly gained much through the looting of this poor hamlet."
                "Still, the destruction of those pagan crones was worth celebrating, and perhaps in time the deadly arithmetic of war would make Rowan's armys own sacrifice worth it."

                $ change_prisoners(3)
                $ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])
                $ castle.morale += 7.5
                return

            "Have a spy act as a messenger from the Underneath." if have_free_spies():
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                $ send_spies(1, for_weeks=2)
                "The coven would try the ritual again. And this time, they would have someone answer their call."
                "He instructed his spy of choice to consult Cliohna over pre-folly mythos, and the librarian was happy to do so, providing them with everything they need, at a disconcerting capacity."
                "They spy would haunt their dreams, whispering them small secrets known only to the followers of the Underneath."




                "At weekly tribute would be paid, in exchange for food and protection. Rowan wasnt sure if letting the coven continue to operate was such a good idea, but he reasons it was better to chain such maniacs, than risk more death and destruction trying to pacify them."
                $ castle.villages += 1
                $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
                $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
                $ avatar.corruption += 10
            "Leave.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                return
    "Let it play out.":



        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The flint knife flashed. A high, wheezing cry of agony was torn out of the young man."
        "The skull-headed witch raised his severed right hand up by the ring finger, allowing the blood to drop in a steady drizzle onto the loamy ground."
        cov "If the Underneath forgives us our transgressions, if It would give us aid in our time of need, It shall send us a sigul. If not... we shall offer, and offer again, until the scales are balanced."
        "Rowan felt unreal, as if the clammy fog that burdened the air here was the haze of a dream. Did he just allow that to happen? He shook his head and tried to concentrate."
        "Was there any way of turning this situation to his advantage? Did he intend to negotiate with these women for the village?"

        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        label covenCapture1:
        menu:
            "Negotiate with the coven.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan gathered himself, and then clambered up onto the heath."
                ro "Greetings, Ladies of the - uh, this land. I felt drawn here, and wish to speak with you."
                "The seven grim-faced, ragged women - as well as the horribly injured young man - stared at him for a long moment."
                cov "Yes? And who might you be?"
                ro "I am Rowan Blackwell, steward of Castle Bloodmeen. My aim is to free this land of the tyranny of the Baron, he who has failed your people so badly. Submit to my rule, and you shall be protected, and will know prosperity again."
                cov "Substitute one set of man's laws for another, then? With no guarantee you will do as you say? What a tempting offer."
                "A bitter rattle of laughter ran around the circle of women."
                cov "...but the old magic works in mysterious ways. Perhaps you are the sigul we have been waiting for, aye, and perhaps anything is better than the misery our families know now."
                cov "Very well, Rowan Blackwell. We will make pax with you - on the condition that you allow the practice of the old ways to continue. With us at its head."

                menu:
                    "Agree.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        ro "Continue your rituals, then. Just so long as you obey my soldiers, all shall be well."
                        cov "Smart boy! Truly you are an emissary of the Underneath. We shall explain the new arrangement to the ordinary folk, and spill blood in your name... for as long as your words hold true. Go, with this blessing."
                        "She moved her long, thin fingers in the air, as if tracing a letter. A surge of energy entered Rowan, seething and hot. He staggered slightly, drawing a chuckle from the women."
                        "Heart hammering in his chest, Rowan watched the coven slowly head back to their village with their young charge, and after a while a large detachment of his soldiers pick their way down the hill towards it as well."
                        "He felt tainted by black magic, and impatient to get back onto the road in order to use up the restless energy that had been implanted into him. Perhaps if he did that, he wouldn't have to think too much about allowing the practice of witchcraft to flourish."
                        $ avatar.corruption += 5
                        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)

                        $ castle.villages += 1
                        $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
                        $ avatar.add_guilt(2)
                        $ castle.morale += 5
                        return
                    "Try and persuade them to abandon black magic":


                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        ro "These pagan rituals of yours lead to pain and disappointment at best, horror and death at worst. Trust someone who's seen real black magic - you must abandon it, for your own sake. Trust in the protection and trade my forces will offer you."
                        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 7, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                            cov "It is true our folk used to tell us to only turn to the old ways when all else has failed... Very well - no more rituals. If your words turn out to be true."
                            "She took off the animal skull cloaking her face, and was suddenly a simple old peasant woman, like all the rest. Rowan breathed an inward sigh of relief."
                            ro "Thank you. Your trust is not misplaced. My soldiers will present themselves to you shortly. Do as they say, and all shall be well."
                            "Rowan watched the coven slowly head back to their village with their young charge, and after a while a large detachment of his soldiers pick their way down the hill towards it as well."
                            "He felt gladdened that he had taken the hamlet, and dismantled its practice of witchcraft, without a single life being lost."
                            $ avatar.corruption -= 5
                            $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)

                            $ castle.villages += 1
                            $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
                            return
                        else:
                            cov "You claim our magic drew you here, then scorn it? Fah! We shall continue to follow the old ways, fool, whether you choose to march your army through here or not. Agree to our terms, or remove yourself at once."
                            menu:
                                "Agree.":
                                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                                    ro "Continue your rituals, then. Just so long as you obey my soldiers, all shall be well."
                                    cov "Smart boy! Truly you are an emissary of the Underneath. We shall explain the new arrangement to the ordinary folk, and spill blood in your name... for as long as your words hold true. Go, with this blessing."
                                    "She moved her long, thin fingers in the air, as if tracing a letter. A surge of energy entered Rowan, seething and hot. He staggered slightly, drawing a chuckle from the women."
                                    "Heart hammering in his chest, Rowan watched the coven slowly head back to their village with their young charge, and after a while a large detachment of his soldiers pick their way down the hill towards it as well."
                                    "He felt tainted by black magic, and impatient to get back onto the road in order to use up the restless energy that had been implanted into him. Perhaps if he did that, he wouldn't have to think too much about allowing the practice of witchcraft to flourish."
                                    $ avatar.corruption += 10
                                    $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
                                    $ change_mp(6)



                                    $ blessing_weeks_2 = 8
                                    $ avatar.add_skill_level("deception", 1)
                                    $ avatar.add_skill_level("stealth", 1)

                                    $ occupied_village += 1
                                    $ castle.villages += 1
                                    $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
                                    $ castle.morale += 5
                                    return
                                "Refuse.":
                                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                                    ro "No. I will not countenance black magic of this kind amongst common folk under my rule."
                                    cov "Then there is nothing left to say. Withdraw, or know our wrath."
                                    "Rowan felt dire, crawling energy worming its way towards the raised hands of the skull-headed witch, and he hastily retreated back to his former vantage point."
                                    "Diplomacy was no longer an option - the only question was whether to take this bleak village, or destroy it."
                                    label covenCapture3:
                                    menu:
                                        "Capture it.":
                                            $ released_fix_rollback()
                                            call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
                                            if not raid_state.in_raid:
                                                jump covenCapture3
                                            else:
                                                $ raid_state.finish()
                                            "If he couldn't take it peacefully, Rowan could at least free these people from their own evil superstitions. He summoned his army, and instructed them to overrun the village from the higher, less swampy ground."
                                            "Screened by a paltry line of armed peasants, the coven of seven witches watched Rowan's army descend upon them grim-faced, beginning to chant as the invaders closed the distance."
                                            "The leader gesticulated at the orc vanguard bearing down on them; the orcs yelled, then screamed in fear as the air around them twisted and pulsed with awful, dank light."
                                            "From where Rowan was stood, the colors of their flesh and armor seemed to run together with the land like a ruined painting."
                                            "The skull-headed witch howled in triumph - and then was flung to the ground as an arrow punched into her midriff. Rowan's soldiers easily broke through the peasant line and slaughtered the rest of the coven in a fearful fury."
                                            "Rowan inspected the village afterwards, noting the resentful but cowed expressions of the surviving crofters."
                                            "The soldiers hit by the coven's hex had died horribly, soldered together into a poisonous mess, and they'd hardly gained much with the acquisition of this poor hamlet."
                                            "Still, the destruction of those pagan crones was worth celebrating, and perhaps in time the deadly arithmetic of war would make his army's own sacrifice worth it."
                                            $ castle.villages += 1
                                            $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
                                            $ castle.morale += 5
                                            return
                                        "Destroy it.":

                                            $ released_fix_rollback()
                                            call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
                                            if not raid_state.in_raid:
                                                jump covenCapture3
                                            else:
                                                $ raid_state.finish()
                                            "Burn these pagans down, salt the earth, leave not a trace of their evil worship, that was Rowan's attitude. He summoned his army, and instructed them to overrun the village from the higher, less swampy ground."
                                            "Screened by a paltry line of armed peasants, the coven of seven witches watched Rowan's army descend upon them stony-faced, beginning to chant as they closed the distance."
                                            "The leader gesticulated at the orc vanguard bearing down on them, and they yelled, then screamed in fear as the air around them twisted and pulsed with awful, dank light."
                                            "From where Rowan was stood, the colors of their flesh and armor seemed to run together with the land like a ruined painting."
                                            "The skull-headed witch howled in triumph - and then was flung to the ground as an arrow punched into her midriff. Rowan's soldiers easily broke through the peasant line and slaughtered the rest of the coven in a fearful fury."
                                            "Quite a few of the common folk attempted to surrender then, but the orcs had their bloody orders, and were more than happy to comply with them."
                                            "After a few hours of brutal work, there was nothing left of the village but a pile of corpses and some ruined hovels. Even those would be swallowed by the marshes in the full course of time."
                                            "The soldiers hit by the coven's hex had died horribly, soldered together into a poisonous mess, and they'd hardly gained much through the looting of this poor hamlet."
                                            "Still, the destruction of those pagan crones was worth celebrating, and perhaps in time the deadly arithmetic of war would make Rowan's armys own sacrifice worth it."

                                            $ change_prisoners(3)
                                            $ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])
                                            $ castle.morale += 7.5
                                            return
                                        "Leave.":

                                            $ released_fix_rollback()
                                            return
                    "Refuse.":


                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        ro "No. I will not countenance black magic of this kind amongst common folk under my rule."
                        cov "Then there is nothing left to say. Withdraw, or know our wrath."
                        "Rowan felt dire, crawling energy worming its way towards the raised hands of the skull-headed witch, and he hastily retreated back to his former vantage point."
                        "Diplomacy was no longer an option - the only question was whether to take this bleak village, or destroy it."
                        label covenCapture4:
                        menu:
                            "Capture it.":
                                $ released_fix_rollback()
                                call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
                                if not raid_state.in_raid:
                                    jump covenCapture4
                                else:
                                    $ raid_state.finish()
                                "If he couldn't take it peacefully, Rowan could at least free these people from their own evil superstitions. He summoned his army, and instructed them to overrun the village from the higher, less swampy ground."
                                "Screened by a paltry line of armed peasants, the coven of seven witches watched Rowan's army descend upon them grim-faced, beginning to chant as the invaders closed the distance."
                                "The leader gesticulated at the orc vanguard bearing down on them; the orcs yelled, then screamed in fear as the air around them twisted and pulsed with awful, dank light."
                                "From where Rowan was stood, the colors of their flesh and armor seemed to run together with the land like a ruined painting."
                                "The skull-headed witch howled in triumph - and then was flung to the ground as an arrow punched into her midriff. Rowan's soldiers easily broke through the peasant line and slaughtered the rest of the coven in a fearful fury."
                                "Rowan inspected the village afterwards, noting the resentful but cowed expressions of the surviving crofters."
                                "The soldiers hit by the coven's hex had died horribly, soldered together into a poisonous mess, and they'd hardly gained much with the acquisition of this poor hamlet."
                                "Still, the destruction of those pagan crones was worth celebrating, and perhaps in time the deadly arithmetic of war would make his army's own sacrifice worth it."
                                $ castle.villages += 1
                                $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
                                $ castle.morale += 5
                                return
                            "Destroy it.":

                                $ released_fix_rollback()
                                call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
                                if not raid_state.in_raid:
                                    jump covenCapture4
                                else:
                                    $ raid_state.finish()
                                "Burn these pagans down, salt the earth, leave not a trace of their evil worship, that was Rowan's attitude. He summoned his army, and instructed them to overrun the village from the higher, less swampy ground."
                                "Screened by a paltry line of armed peasants, the coven of seven witches watched Rowan's army descend upon them stony-faced, beginning to chant as they closed the distance."
                                "The leader gesticulated at the orc vanguard bearing down on them, and they yelled, then screamed in fear as the air around them twisted and pulsed with awful, dank light."
                                "From where Rowan was stood, the colors of their flesh and armor seemed to run together with the land like a ruined painting."
                                "The skull-headed witch howled in triumph - and then was flung to the ground as an arrow punched into her midriff. Rowan's soldiers easily broke through the peasant line and slaughtered the rest of the coven in a fearful fury."
                                "Quite a few of the common folk attempted to surrender then, but the orcs had their bloody orders, and were more than happy to comply with them."
                                "After a few hours of brutal work, there was nothing left of the village but a pile of corpses and some ruined hovels. Even those would be swallowed by the marshes in the full course of time."
                                "The soldiers hit by the coven's hex had died horribly, soldered together into a poisonous mess, and they'd hardly gained much through the looting of this poor hamlet."
                                "Still, the destruction of those pagan crones was worth celebrating, and perhaps in time the deadly arithmetic of war would make Rowan's armys own sacrifice worth it."

                                $ change_prisoners(3)
                                $ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])
                                $ castle.morale += 7.5
                                return
                            "Leave.":

                                $ released_fix_rollback()
                                return
            "Capture it.":


                $ released_fix_rollback()
                call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
                if not raid_state.in_raid:
                    jump covenCapture1
                else:
                    $ raid_state.finish()
                "If he couldn't take it peacefully, Rowan could at least free these people from their own evil superstitions. He summoned his army, and instructed them to overrun the village from the higher, less swampy ground."
                "Screened by a paltry line of armed peasants, the coven of seven witches watched Rowan's army descend upon them grim-faced, beginning to chant as the invaders closed the distance."
                "The leader gesticulated at the orc vanguard bearing down on them; the orcs yelled, then screamed in fear as the air around them twisted and pulsed with awful, dank light."
                "From where Rowan was stood, the colors of their flesh and armor seemed to run together with the land like a ruined painting."
                "The skull-headed witch howled in triumph - and then was flung to the ground as an arrow punched into her midriff. Rowan's soldiers easily broke through the peasant line and slaughtered the rest of the coven in a fearful fury."
                "Rowan inspected the village afterwards, noting the resentful but cowed expressions of the surviving crofters."
                "The soldiers hit by the coven's hex had died horribly, soldered together into a poisonous mess, and they'd hardly gained much with the acquisition of this poor hamlet."
                "Still, the destruction of those pagan crones was worth celebrating, and perhaps in time the deadly arithmetic of war would make his army's own sacrifice worth it."

                $ castle.villages += 1
                $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
                $ castle.morale += 5
                return
            "Destroy it.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
                if not raid_state.in_raid:
                    jump covenCapture1
                else:
                    $ raid_state.finish()
                "Burn these pagans down, salt the earth, leave not a trace of their evil worship, that was Rowan's attitude. He summoned his army, and instructed them to overrun the village from the higher, less swampy ground."
                "Screened by a paltry line of armed peasants, the coven of seven witches watched Rowan's army descend upon them stony-faced, beginning to chant as they closed the distance."
                "The leader gesticulated at the orc vanguard bearing down on them, and they yelled, then screamed in fear as the air around them twisted and pulsed with awful, dank light."
                "From where Rowan was stood, the colors of their flesh and armor seemed to run together with the land like a ruined painting."
                "The skull-headed witch howled in triumph - and then was flung to the ground as an arrow punched into her midriff. Rowan's soldiers easily broke through the peasant line and slaughtered the rest of the coven in a fearful fury."
                "Quite a few of the common folk attempted to surrender then, but the orcs had their bloody orders, and were more than happy to comply with them."
                "After a few hours of brutal work, there was nothing left of the village but a pile of corpses and some ruined hovels. Even those would be swallowed by the marshes in the full course of time."
                "The soldiers hit by the coven's hex had died horribly, soldered together into a poisonous mess, and they'd hardly gained much through the looting of this poor hamlet."
                "Still, the destruction of those pagan crones was worth celebrating, and perhaps in time the deadly arithmetic of war would make Rowan's armys own sacrifice worth it."

                $ change_prisoners(3)
                $ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])
                $ castle.morale += 7.5
                return
            "Leave.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:



    event('a_friendly_dinner', triggers=('map_res_3', 'map_res_4', 'map_res_5',), run_count=1, group='village', priority=pr_map_res)


label a_friendly_dinner:


$ avatar.add_exp (100)


$ event_tmp['stayed_for_dinner'] = False
$ event_tmp['do_not_capture'] = False

scene bg31 with fade

"As he traveled to the next village, Rowan found himself with an unexpected companion by his side."
"When approaching the settlement, he met a young girl, no older than 14, returning home from a nearby forest with a basket full of wild berries. The girl, intrigued by the lone, mysterious wanderer, immediately approached the hero and started showering him with questions."


if avatar.corruption > 49:
    "Rowan gritted his teeth in annoyance and tried to shoo the girl away."
    "Sadly, she was either far too dense to comprehend her company was not welcomed, or simply did not care. If she was so obnoxious with everyone as she was now with him, Rowan wouldn't be surprised if she got herself raped and killed one day."
    "Likely after foolishly approaching a yet another lone wanderer, one that had neither Rowan's morals or his patience."
    "Still, being obnoxious was no crime, and Rowan had no intention of lowering himself to threatening a child, so ultimately, against his better judgment, he allowed her to walk by his side as he approached the village."
    "Meanwhile, the girl continued to babble constantly, asking him question after question."
    "Finally, seeing how the silent treatment wasn't working, Rowan relented, decided to the give the girl some vague answers regarding his origins, hoping that maybe this would shut her up."
else:

    "While Rowan usually avoided attracting any company in his travels, he found no reason to send the girl away. Her constant babbling a bit... Obnoxious, but it proved to be a pleasant diversion from the usual weariness of his travel."
    "After a while, he even decided to answer some of her questions, vaguely hinting about his heroic past."


"When he mentioned fighting in the last war, the girl stopped dumbfounded-"
"And then resumed her questioning with twice as much enthusiasm."
"After almost an hour, the two finally found themselves at the edge of the village. With the sun heading over the horizon, the young girl, whose name, Rowan learned, was Sam, insisted he should stay with her family for dinner."
"Rowan wasnt certain if it was such a good idea, given the nature of his current quest, but staying with the girls family would probably be better than camping outside."

menu:
    "Agree.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump friendlyDinner
    "Refuse.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan shook his head and answered he didn't have the time. The news saddened the girl, and she tried to change his mind, but Rowan was adamant in his decision."
        "Soon, he was left alone."
        "It was time to decide what to do with the settlement."
        jump friendlyDinnerChoice



label friendlyDinner:
scene bg1 with fade

$ event_tmp['stayed_for_dinner'] = True

"Against his better judgment, Rowan agreed to dine with the girl and her family, and allowed her to lead him to her home."
"Her house, a solid wooden structure, was located in the middle of the village. They were greeted by the girl's mother  who immediately realized what must have transpired, and with a practiced motion, smacked her daughter in the ear."
"She started apologizing to Rowan for her child's behavior. Apparently, it wasn't the first time she was pestering travelers."
"Rowan assured her it was nothing and went in to meet the rest of the family."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "The evening that followed was Uncomfortable."
    "Rowan spent far too much time among half-demons, demons, orcs and other people of questionable morality to honestly enjoy the small pleasures that came with a family life."
    "The father, a simple man in his early forties, also apologized for his daughter's obnoxious nature, but Rowan could see he didnt really mean it. It was obvious he loved his oldest child far too much to ever scold her properly."
    "Later, he met the girl's two siblings  a brother, a year younger, and a little sister. They also started showering Rowan with questions, and this time, the hero did his best to satisfy their curiosity, as they all dined in the small, cozy chamber of their house."
    "... He shouldn't have come. It was too much of a painful reminder of what could've been if Jezera never showed at their doorstep that fateful night."

    $ avatar.corruption -= 10
else:

    "The evening passed in a pleasant atmosphere. Rowan soon met the girls father  a simple man in his early forties, who also apologized for his daughters obnoxious nature, but Rowan could see he didnt really mean it."
    " It was obvious he loved his oldest child far too much to ever scold her properly."
    "Later, he met the girl's two siblings  a brother, a year younger, and a little sister. They also started showering Rowan with questions, and this time, the hero did his best to satisfy their curiosity, as they all dined in the small, cozy chamber of their house."
    "Seeing the three kids look up to him, excitement in their eyes, as he told the many tales of his past adventures, made his heart ache. It reminded him of what his own life could've looked like, if not for the twins."
    "..."
    " Though perhaps, once this was all over, he and Alexia would have another shot at having a family."
    " Maybe one day"

    $ avatar.corruption -= 3
    $ avatar.remove_guilt(10)


scene black with fade

"On the morrow, Rowan bid the family farewell."

if avatar.corruption < 60:
    "He tried to offer the father some gold for all the trouble he caused them, but the man would have none of it. Rowan was a guest, after all."


"Behind her father's back, the young girl waved at him enthusiastically, asking if they'll ever see him again."
" For their own good, Rowan hoped they would not."
"Well rested, the hero walked to the village center. It was time to decide what to do with the settlement."



label friendlyDinnerChoice:
scene bg1 with fade
$ temp3 = human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][2]
menu:
    "Conquer the village." if not event_tmp['do_not_capture']:
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        if event_tmp['stayed_for_dinner']:
            " Was he really considering it? Sending orcs against the people who fed him and granted him a roof over his head for no reason other than because it was the humane thing to do?"
            menu:
                "Yes":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()

                    "Rowans swallowed heavily. Whether he liked it or not, he had a mission to accomplish."
                    $ avatar.add_guilt(15)
                    $ avatar.corruption += 10
                    call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
                    if not raid_state.in_raid:
                        jump friendlyDinnerChoice
                    else:
                        $ raid_state.finish()
                    "Rowan took the time to scout the village, identifying where his orcs should strike from."
                    "An hour later, he sent a message to castle Bloodmeen, sending them the location and required number of orcs for the attack."
                    "He didnt wait to see the result. He already knew how it would all turn out."

                    $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
                    $ avatar.corruption += 15
                    $ castle.villages += 1
                    $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
                    $ castle.morale += 5
                    return
                " Maybe not.":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    " No. There were some lines he would never cross, and he didn't give a damn if the twins were going to lock him up for it."

                    $ event_tmp['do_not_capture'] = True
                    jump friendlyDinnerChoice
        else:



            call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
            if not raid_state.in_raid:
                jump friendlyDinnerChoice
            else:
                $ raid_state.finish()
            $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
            $ avatar.corruption += 15
            $ castle.villages += 1
            $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
            $ castle.morale += 5
            return


    "Destroy the village." if not event_tmp['do_not_capture']:
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        if event_tmp['stayed_for_dinner']:
            " Was he really considering it? Sending orcs against the people who fed him and granted him a roof over his head for no reason other than because it was the humane thing to do?"
            menu:
                "Yes":
                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    "Rowan swallowed heavily. Whether he liked it or not, he had a mission to accomplish."
                    $ avatar.add_guilt(15)
                    $ avatar.corruption += 10

                    call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
                    if not raid_state.in_raid:
                        jump friendlyDinnerChoice
                    else:
                        $ raid_state.finish()
                    "Rowan took the time to scout the village, identifying where his orcs should strike from."
                    "An hour later, he sent a message to castle Bloodmeen, sending them the location and required number of orcs for the attack."
                    "He didnt wait to see the result. He already knew how it would all turn out."

                    $ avatar.corruption += 15
                    $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
                    $ change_prisoners(3)
                    $ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])
                    $ castle.morale += 7.5
                    return
                "No.":

                    $ released_fix_rollback()
                    " No. There were some lines he would never cross, and he didn't give a damn if the twins were going to lock him up for it."

                    $ event_tmp['do_not_capture'] = True
                    jump friendlyDinnerChoice
        else:



            call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
            if not raid_state.in_raid:
                jump friendlyDinnerChoice
            else:
                $ raid_state.finish()
            $ avatar.corruption += 15
            $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
            $ change_prisoners(3)
            $ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])
            $ castle.morale += 7.5
            return
    "Trade with it.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan was able to find the village elder quickly. The man proved reasonable enough, and after some negotiations, the two settled for a deal that satisfied both sides."
        "His business finished, Rowan left the village, moving on to the next location on his list."
        $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(25) + 25)/100.0 ))
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc







init python:
    event('orc_wants_to_lead', triggers=('village_occupy', 'village_destroy',), run_count=1, group='village', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('old_hero_destroy', triggers='village_destroy', conditions=("week >= 4",'old_hero_event==False'), run_count=1, group='village', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('old_hero_occupy', triggers='village_occupy', conditions=("week >= 4", 'old_hero_event==False'), run_count=1, group='village', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('old_hero_trade', triggers='village_trade', conditions=("week >= 4", 'old_hero_event==False'), run_count=1, group='village', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('the_dragons_path', triggers=('map_res_3', 'map_res_4', 'map_res_5',), run_count=1, group='village', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('a_cheating_elder', triggers=('map_res_3', 'map_res_4', 'map_res_5',), run_count=1, group='village', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('village_spoils', triggers='village_destroy',  run_count=1, group='village_destroy', priority=pr_map_res)

label orc_wants_to_lead:
$ avatar.add_exp (100)

scene bg31 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

if renpy.random.randint(0,10) > 5:
    $ competent_orc = True
    $ foolish_orc = False
else:
    $ competent_orc = False
    $ foolish_orc = True

"As always, the strike force arrived incredibly quickly."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

"... So quickly in fact, that Rowan sometimes wondered if Jezera could actually open portals everywhere, but had him use predetermined sites just to mess with him."
"On one hand, it would be both incredibly petty to do, and so short sighted and enormously harmful to their overall efforts that only a power-tripping teenage girl could consider it a good idea."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"On the other hand It would indeed be both incredibly petty to do, and so short sighted and enormously harmful to their overall efforts that only a power-tripping teenage girl could consider it a good idea."
"Rowan rubbed his temples and decided that maybe it was better not to think about it."

"Regardless of whatever space bending abilities his orcs possessed, they were now present, ready to receive their orders  but before Rowan could give them out, one of the orcs stepped forward and interrupted him quite rudely."
"The orc demanded an opportunity for him and his people to prove themselves to their demon overlords. Rather than follow Rowan's lead, he alone wanted to command the group, to show the twins they didnt need Rowan to babysit them."
"Usually, while he rarely took to the field himself, it fell to Rowan to devise the battle plan when attacking keeps and villages. In case of the villages, the term had to be used quite loosely."
"Rosarias settlements consisted almost exclusively of peasants (as one would expect) and had next to no serious fortifications."
"With the forces in front of him, victory was literally certain, even if he just waved his arm dispassionately, and told them to charge with a bored voice."


if avatar.corruption > 60:
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    "A prospect that was growing increasingly tempting by the moment."
    "Why, exactly, was it his bloody responsibility to make sure the orcs didnt burn anything of worth, or allow the villagers to escape?"
    "Why was he walking around the entire bloody realm, locating settlements that anyone with a functional eyesight could easily locate on a Goddess damned map?"
    "The twins told him they needed him to help them manage the castle, so why exactly was he overseeing every single, no matter how fucking minor task, instead of focusing on stuff thats actually important?!"
    "Oh, thats right."
    "Because Andras was too fucking busy trying to fuck his wife to train his fucking troops properly, while Jezeras concept of leadership consisted of a) Fucking the people she likes, and b) Stabbing the people she doesnt like."

    if serveChoice == 4:
        "Rowan couldnt believe he actually allowed himself to be convinced by two amateurs who think theyre hot shit just because their father was the literal fucking avatar of destruction."
    else:

        "He should probably be happy at how completely inept the twins were, but the moment the only emotion he could feel was his growing desire to smack the orc in front of him with something heavy, preferably a war-hammer."

    ro "(...)"

    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    ro "You know what? I have a better idea."
    "Smiling pleasantly, Rowan addressed the now confused orc."
    ro "How about you all charge into the village straight away, alright?"
    "For every piece of equipment damaged in battle, Im cutting 5 fingers. Chosen out random. For every villager you kill, Im sending you for 2 months of excavation works. For every five villagers dead, Im executing one of you randomly."
    ro "Everything clear? Alright, go charge."
    "The orcs stared at him, dumbstruck."
    show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    ro "I SAID FUCKING CHARGE YOU DIMWITS!"
    show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
    "That did the trick. The orcs raised a couple of careful war cries, then rushed in the direction of the village."
    "..."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    "..."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    ro "(Oh Goddess, what have I done?)"
    "Rowan watched, terrified, as the village descended into the usual chaotic infighting. Even from where he stood, a fair distance away from the settlement, he could hear the shouts and cries coming from the both sides."
    "It shouldnt be happening like this It shouldnt..."
    show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    ro "..."
    "This shouldnt have happened. Hed never Let himself lose control like that. It wasnt like him to let himself slip."
    "He was spending too much time with the twins. Their casual cruelty and disregard for others was starting to rub off on him."
    "How much longer till outburst like that become a common occurrence?"
    show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    "He couldnt allow that. He had to get a hold of himself."
    " Not that committing atrocities with a steady heart was any better."
    "Before Rowan could spiral into self-deprecation any further, he noticed an orc in the front signaling him the village was secured."
    "Self loathing could wait. It was time to assess the damage."

    scene bg1 with fade
    "The attack went Well."
    "His makeshift threat worked. There were far less casualties among the villagers than usual."
    "But also far more peasants managed to escape. And his orcs Looked beaten up, and thoroughly displeased with the outcome."
    "Rowan didnt allow his inner conflict to show, and started giving up orders to clean up the whole mess."
    "He would ponder on his outburst later."
    $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
    $ avatar.corruption -= 3
    $ castle.morale -= 8
    return
else:

    if avatar.corruption > 30:
        "However, letting the orcs do as they pleased usually resulted in unnecessary damage and pointless loss of life. As annoying as it was to micromanage-"
        "-which is to say, pretty annoying-"
        "-doing so ensured the best possible result for every raid, loot wise."
    else:

        "However, letting the undisciplined orcs do as they wanted usually resulted in pointless deaths. Even if he had to do some despicable acts in the service of the twins, he could at least ensure innocent people wouldnt die needlessly."

    "So Rowan wasnt all too keen on letting some orc he knew nothing about lead the raid without his supervision. But giving the orcs a chance would no doubt improve the orc morale"
    "And if the orc leading them proved to be competent, he could be a valuable asset to their army"

    menu:
        "Let him lead.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Without much enthusiasm, Rowan allowed the orc to proceed with whatever it was that he had planned."


            if competent_orc:
                "Much to Rowans surprise, the attack went swimmingly. The orc split their forces into two groups and hit the settlement from both sides, preventing the villagers from getting away."
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                "It was more or less what Rowan planned as well, and by itself it was hardly impressive."
                "The fact neither group scattered in search of a fight when they entered the village proved the ambitious orc commanded enough respect within this particular strike force to maintain basic discipline."
                "Which usually meant he was chieftain material."
                show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
                "Orc commander standards werent particularly high."
                "Once the battle was over and Rowan inspected the end result, he offered some sparse word of praise to the orc, and made a mental note to promote him as soon he returns to the castle."
                "This should help keep the orcs in check."
                return
            else:


                "The attack went about as well as Rowan expected  with the orcs rushing into battle without any plan whatsoever."
                show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                "Why he believed even for second that this would go any other way, was beyond him."
                "Rowan covered his face with the hood of his cape, and quickly rode into the village to salvage the situation."
                hide rowan with dissolve
                "..."
                show rowan necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
                "Some damage was already done, but somehow he managed prevent the chaos from spreading."
                "Half an hour later, the village was subjugated, and the orc he allowed to lead the charge knelt before him."
                show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
                "Rowan looked down on him, jaw clenched."
                if avatar.corruption > 30:
                    ro "Cut his head off."
                    "The orc stared in disbelief, eyes wide. He lunged forward  only to be stopped by his companions."
                    "Nobody wanted to be the one who told the twins their precious slave was killed by one of their own."
                    "Rowan turned around, and let the other soldiers carry out his order. His business here was done."
                else:
                    ro "Mine duty for three months."
                    "The orc grunted, displeased, but said nothing else. Rowans word was law."
                    "With the matter settled, Rowan turned around, and left the village. His business here was done, the orcs knew what they had to do."

                return
        "Stick to your plan.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            "But Rowan had no intention of gambling with human life. Coldly, he told the orcs they will stick to the original plan and if any of them even think about disobeying him, there will be consequences."
            "His soldiers grumbled in response, displeased, but nobody dared to voice further opposition."
            "Rowan gave them all their orders and, when the time was right, commenced the attack."
            "And as expected, everything went swimmingly, with minimal losses on both sides."
            "The only thing that really suffered was the orcs' morale, but that was a problem Rowan would deal with another day."
            $ castle.morale -= 3
            return















label old_hero_destroy:

scene bg31 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

$ old_her_event = True
if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Impatient to bring another village under the twins thrall, Rowan decided that this time he would deviate from the usual procedure and oversee the attack personally."
    "Quickly bringing order to the orc detachment that arrived from castle Bloodmeen, Rowan split his forces into three groups, surrounding the village and closing the usual escape routes."
    "At dusk, he ordered a simultaneous attack from all sides."
    "As always, the village could only offer a token resistance. Caught by surprise, a few men tried to fight back  only to be struck down."
    "It all went according to plan  until Rowan heard sounds of an actual fight going on near the center of the village. Displeased by the prospect of unforeseen complications, Rowan hurried his horse forward."
    "There, he saw a man in an old, battered armor, aided by a handful of young men, engaging his orcs."
    "Despite being vastly outnumbered and clearly fighting a lost battle, the villagers seemed determined to protect their village to the end."
    "Normally, Rowan would applaud such a display of heroism, except this time it was working against him. Without a second thought, he galloped forward and readied his sword."
    "The old man saw him coming  and at the last second turned in his direction, raising his own sword to parry the incoming blow. Too slow  years of peasant life must have dulled his reflexes."
    "Rowans blade made its way past his guard and struck the man right in the neck."
    "A young boy shouted in horror. Rowan slowed down, and turned around to observe how the last stand of the village defenders fell apart."
    "Without the old man shouting orders and encouragements, the remaining peasants quickly lost their spirit. Some turned around to flee, others threw their weapons down and begged for their life."
    "Others yet decided to give their life with their hero."
    "And they would do precisely that."
    "Soon, the battle was over."


    "Their defenders beaten down, the orcs scattered across the village, capturing people and grabbing anything that was of any worth to the Twins."


    "Meanwhile Rowan inspected the now dead hero  the man who dared to oppose his forces, against all odds."
    "The wound was fatal  as Rowan intended it to be. The man bled out to death, red blood staining his clothes and armour."
    "His breastplate bore the insignia of Rosaria military."
    "Once, Rowan wore a similar armour."
    "Felt like it was an eternity ago."

    if avatar.guilt > 50:
        "Slowly, Rowan knelt besides the man. He said a silent prayer in his name, and closed his unseeing eyes."
        " He lingered for a while, uncertain of his own feeling at the moment. But there was no use in regretting his actions now. Rowan stood up, and turned around without another word."
    else:

        "Rowan stared at the body for a short while, then turned around without a word."

    "This village was done with. It was time to move on."
    $ change_prisoners(3)
    $ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])

    $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 5
    return
else:

    "As always not so keen on seeing the result of his choices, Rowan ordered his orcs to attack without him. He would observe from a safe distance, only intervening if the situation called for it."
    " The fighting went on a bit longer than usual and Rowan was slowly starting to worry something indeed went wrong."
    "He checked his equipment, still unwilling to participate in the attack  but as he lingered, he finally saw the one of his grunts exiting the village."
    "The orc signaled the village was pacified, and Rowan could safely take stock of the situation."
    "Apparently the village elder was some sort of war veteran, who managed to organize a makeshift defense force at the center of the village. He was dead now, but because of his interference they lost more soldiers than usual."
    "An unpleasant surprise, but these things happened. Rowan nodded to the orc and told him to proceed with the rest of the plan."
    "Another day, another village at the mercy of the Twins."
    $ change_prisoners(3)
    $ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])

    $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 10
    return

label old_hero_occupy:

scene bg31 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
$ old_her_event = True
if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Impatient to bring another village under the twins thrall, Rowan decided that this time he would deviate from the usual procedure and oversee the attack personally."
    "Quickly bringing order to the orc detachment that arrived from castle Bloodmeen, Rowan split his forces into three groups, surrounding the village and closing the usual escape routes."
    "At dusk, he ordered a simultaneous attack from all sides."
    "As always, the village could only offer a token resistance. Caught by surprise, a few men tried to fight back  only to be struck down."
    "It all went according to plan  until Rowan heard sounds of an actual fight going on near the center of the village. Displeased by the prospect of unforeseen complications, Rowan hurried his horse forward."
    "There, he saw a man in an old, battered armor, aided by a handful of young men, engaging his orcs."
    "Despite being vastly outnumbered and clearly fighting a lost battle, the villagers seemed determined to protect their village to the end."
    "Normally, Rowan would applaud such a display of heroism, except this time it was working against him. Without a second thought, he galloped forward and readied his sword."
    "The old man saw him coming  and at the last second turned in his direction, raising his own sword to parry the incoming blow. Too slow  years of peasant life must have dulled his reflexes."
    "Rowans blade made its way past his guard and struck the man right in the neck."
    "A young boy shouted in horror. Rowan slowed down, and turned around to observe how the last stand of the village defenders fell apart."
    "Without the old man shouting orders and encouragements, the remaining peasants quickly lost their spirit. Some turned around to flee, others threw their weapons down and begged for their life."
    "Others yet decided to give their life with their hero."
    "And they would do precisely that."
    "Soon, the battle was over."


    "Their defenders beaten down, the orcs lined the remaining villagers and started explaining them how they served Castle Bloodmeen now."


    "Meanwhile Rowan inspected the now dead hero  the man who dared to oppose his forces, against all odds."
    "The wound was fatal  as Rowan intended it to be. The man bled out to death, red blood staining his clothes and armour."
    "His breastplate bore the insignia of Rosaria military."
    "Once, Rowan wore a similar armour."
    "Felt like it was an eternity ago."

    if avatar.guilt > 50:
        "Slowly, Rowan knelt besides the man. He said a silent prayer in his name, and closed his unseeing eyes."
        " He lingered for a while, uncertain of his own feeling at the moment. But there was no use in regretting his actions now. Rowan stood up, and turned around without another word."
    else:

        "Rowan stared at the body for a short while, then turned around without a word."

    "This village was done with. It was time to move on."
    $ castle.villages += 1
    $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
    return
else:

    "As always not so keen on seeing the result of his choices, Rowan ordered his orcs to attack without him. He would observe from a safe distance, only intervening if the situation called for it."
    " The fighting went on a bit longer than usual and Rowan was slowly starting to worry something indeed went wrong."
    "He checked his equipment, still unwilling to participate in the attack  but as he lingered, he finally saw the one of his grunts exiting the village."
    "The orc signaled the village was pacified, and Rowan could safely take stock of the situation."
    "Apparently the village elder was some sort of war veteran, who managed to organize a makeshift defense force at the center of the village. He was dead now, but because of his interference they lost more soldiers than usual."
    "An unpleasant surprise, but these things happened. Rowan nodded to the orc and told him to proceed with the rest of the plan."
    "Another day, another village at the mercy of the Twins."
    $ castle.villages += 1
    $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
    return

label old_hero_trade:


scene bg31 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
$ old_her_event = True
$ temp3 = human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][2]
"The village elder was an energetic man in his forties, with a short beard, tanned skin and, as it happened, military background."
"Upon seeing Rowan, he squinted his eyes, as if uncertain if theyve been deceiving him. Then, realization crossed his face - he straightened his back, and saluted the approaching hero."
"General Blackwell, the elder called him."
"When Karnas invaded the six realms, it was obvious they would need every living man, from peasant to noble, involved in the war. Not that many people were willing to join  but they didnt exactly had a choice in that regard."
"The entire countryside was full of veterans. Rowan expected more of them to assume the position of village elders."
"At least those would not end up bandits, mercenaries, or broken men."
"War usually brought out the worst in people. He was glad to see someone who didnt end up finding himself on that path."
"Rowan returned the salute, then extended his hand. The elder grabbed it with a smile."
"The village elder  Gregory, as Rowan soon learned, invited the hero to his home, serving beer and bread to his guest. The two exchanged pleasantries and, much to Rowans dissatisfaction, the subject of his adventures after the war came up."
"Rowan delivered a handful of noncommittal answers, as always not so keen on sharing his current predicament."
"He tried to power through the conversation as quickly as possible, so he could raise the matter of a potential trade agreement  but the elder had something different planned."
"He revealed to Rowan, voice grave, that he knew of orc activity in the region. Mines were taken, villages were plundered, but the nobles werent doing anything about it. He feared, that if nothing was done, in time his own village might be in danger."
"Rowans arrival must have been a sign of Solanias favor, for he was about to take a handful of strong, young lads, and scout the nearby territory for signs of the greenskin."
"The hero's tracking abilities were a thing of legend  with him leading the expedition, they could quickly find any nearby orc encampments and put an end to this menace before it could threaten his hometown."
"To Rowan, that was obviously not an option, for he had no time to run around Rosaria chasing orcs that quite literally did his bidding."
"And he had a far better solution available to him."
"Having already decided the village would not be a target for an orc raiding party, Rowan explained to the elder he was already working on the problem. He had allies who were attempting to contain the orc threat."
"But they could not count on the nobles backing  the aristocracy cared not for the countryside (a fact that allowed the twins to slowly take over the region in the first place), so they had to take care of the financing themselves."
"Which is what brought Rowan to the village in the first place  he explained he was attempting to secure more funding by signing trade agreement with numerous Rosaria settlements."
"The elder nodded slowly, a soft scowl on his face. For a man of action like himself, sitting around and letting others deal with the problem was clearly frustrating."
"But if Rowan believed this was the best course of action, he would follow suit without a word of complaint."
"He only needed to know what was expected of him."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    menu:
        "Sign a normal trade agreement.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Rowan presented him with the usual deal, one that was generally considered acceptable to both sides. And as he expected, the elder agreed to it quickly, stating the terms were indeed reasonable."
            "Satisfied with the result, Rowan warned him not to go Orc hunting on his own. Regardless of what happens in Rosaria, he and the villagers should just sit tight, while Rowan and his allies deal with the problem."
            "The elder proposed Rowan should stay the night, as it was getting late, and the prospect of getting a good night of sleep on a proper bed was simply too good to pass."

            $ avatar.mp += 2
            $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(25) + 25)/100.0 ))
            return
        "Use your reputation to sign a more lucrative agreement.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Rowan presented him with a slightly harsher deal than usual, unbeknownst to the elder."
            "The man listened to the terms carefully, and 15 minutes later, after a long consideration, agreed to them without any even attempting to bargain."
            "He said that if Rowan needed the money so badly, the village would provide it. Everything for the hero of Karst."
            "Feeling a bit guilty for using his reputation like that, but nevertheless grateful the elder didnt pry on the circumstances, the two signed the deal."
            "Rowan warned the elder once more not to go hunting the orcs on his own, and to sit tight no matter what happens in Rosaria. He and his allies would deal with the issue."
            "The elder proposed Rowan should stay the night, as it was getting late, but knowing he was already exploiting the elder for his own gain, Rowan decided to pass on the offer and resumed his travels immediately."

            $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(37.5) + 37.5)/100.0 ))
            $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
            $ avatar.corruption += 3
            return
        "Make him give the twins almost everything.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Voice heavy, Rowan explained to the man he and his allies had very limited resources available to them. They really couldnt afford to spread themselves over the entire region."
            "Only places deemed strategically important ended up protected."
            "Rowan could see how the realization dawned on the man. Slowly, the elder asked what would it take for his village to be considered strategically important."
            "Quietly, Rowan listed the amount of goods they would have to contribute in order to ensure his allies deal with the orc problem."
            "It was far beyond what he usually demanded during trade agreements. Even though Castle Bloodmeen would provide some token payment for the goods, at this point the village would be better off simply being conquered."
            "The elder didnt answer at first. He sat there, motionless, fists clenched."
            "Finally, he swallowed heavily and answered that, if thats what was necessary to protect the village from the orcs, he would agree to it."
            "Trying not to think how just basically forced a village into poverty to fuel the Twins war machine, Rowan explained the details of their arrangement."
            "He reminded the elder not to go hunting orcs on his own, and to sit tight no matter what happens in Rosaria. He and his allies would take care of everything "
            "- as long as he sticks to his side of the deal."

            $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
            $ avatar.corruption += 10
            $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(50) + 50)/100.0 ))
            return
else:
    menu:
        "Sign a normal trade agreement.":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Rowan presented him with the usual deal, one that was generally considered acceptable to both sides. And as he expected, the elder agreed to it quickly, stating the terms were indeed reasonable."
            "Satisfied with the result, Rowan warned him not to go Orc hunting on his own. Regardless of what happens in Rosaria, he and the villagers should just sit tight, while Rowan and his allies deal with the problem."
            "The elder proposed Rowan should stay the night, as it was getting late, and the prospect of getting a good night of sleep on a proper bed was simply too good to pass."

            $ avatar.mp += 2
            $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(25) + 25)/100.0 ))
            return
        "Use your reputation to sign a more lucrative agreement.":

            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Rowan presented him with a slightly harsher deal than usual, unbeknownst to the elder."
            "The man listened to the terms carefully, and 15 minutes later, after a long consideration, agreed to them without any even attempting to bargain."
            "He said that if Rowan needed the money so badly, the village would provide it. Everything for the hero of Karst."
            "Feeling a bit guilty for using his reputation like that, but nevertheless grateful the elder didnt pry on the circumstances, the two signed the deal."
            "Rowan warned the elder once more not to go hunting the orcs on his own, and to sit tight no matter what happens in Rosaria. He and his allies would deal with the issue."
            "The elder proposed Rowan should stay the night, as it was getting late, but knowing he was already exploiting the elder for his own gain, Rowan decided to pass on the offer and resumed his travels immediately."
            $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(37.5) + 37.5)/100.0 ))
            $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
            $ avatar.corruption += 3
            return








label a_cheating_elder:
scene bg1 with fade
$ avatar.add_exp (100)

"Rowan walked through the village, taking stock of their defenses. This particular village wasnt too well defended. It would be an target for his orcs  if he choose to send them in."



label elderCapture1:
menu:
    "Capture the village":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
        if not raid_state.in_raid:
            jump elderCapture1
        else:
            $ raid_state.finish()
        "Rowan expected the attack to go well, but not this well."
        "After his forces arrived at the village, the elder instantly surrendered, without as much as a stone cast at his soldiers. His orcs quickly scattered across the village, rounding up villagers, while the elder was brought before him."
        "He was a scrawny old fellow, terrified out of his wits, as Rowan quickly after looking at his pats. He prostrated himself before him and with shaking voice asked Rowan to spare the village and himself."
        "From beneath his hood, Rowan nodded slowly. He quietly informed the man who his new masters were, and what was expected of them."
        "To drive the point home, he ordered all the gathered villagers to kneel along the elder."
        "If anyone hesitated, one his orcs would strike them in the back, forcing them down. It was a crude method, but he needed to make sure the villagers wouldnt be causing any troubles in the future."
        "He took another look at the village elder, who was still shaking in fear. With this man at the helm He doubted they would."
        $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
        $ avatar.corruption += 10
        $ castle.morale += 5
        $ castle.villages += 1
        $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
        return
    "Destroy the village.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
        if not raid_state.in_raid:
            jump elderCapture1
        else:
            $ raid_state.finish()
        "Rowan expected the attack to go well, but not this well."
        "After his forces arrived at the village, the elder instantly surrendered, without as much as a stone cast at his soldiers. His orcs quickly scattered across the village, rounding up villagers, while the elder was brought before him."
        "He was a scrawny old fellow, terrified out of his wits, as Rowan quickly after looking at his pats. He prostrated himself before him and with shaking voice asked Rowan to spare the village and himself."
        "Rowan looked down on the man with pity. If only he knew..."
        "He turned to the orc besides him and spoke."
        show rowan necklace neutral behind bg1
        ro "You know your orders."
        "The elder looked up confused  only to be knocked out by a blow straight between the eyes."
        "Some of the gathered villagers tried to resist, but the orcs subjugated them quickly. Nobody had any weapons to really be a threat, so his soldiers managed to do so without killing anyone."
        "Once the people were tied up and ready for transportation, his orcs would then scatter across the village, pillaging food, gold, and valuable tools."
        "It was nice to see things go so well for a change."
        $ avatar.corruption += 15
        $ avatar.add_guilt(15)
        $ castle.morale += 7.5
        $ change_prisoners(4.5)
        $ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])
        return
    "Establish trade with the village.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan headed to the center of the village, to meet the elder. He found him quickly  he was a scrawny old fellow, polite and pleasant, who reacted to Rowans proposal with great enthusiasm."
        "As usual, after a long series of negotiations, Rowan managed to strike a deal that more or less satisfied both sides."
        "However, this time things did not go as smoothly as he expected."
        "A few days after departing from the village, Rowan received a message from the castle. Apparently, the goods provided by the elder were not what theyd been expecting. The quality was simply below below the usual standard."
        "However, the elder still expected to be paid the agreed amount, and wouldnt listen to his emissaries at all. Castle Bloodmeen was to either pay and take the goods or the deal was off."
        "As the trade still benefited the Twins, their representatives reluctantly agreed, much to the elders satisfaction. But they were now asking how to proceed from here on. If the matter was left as it stood, the village would provide only half of the usual income."
        "Rowan did not have the time to chase after every elder who tried to scam him, as tempting as it was."
        "He had to rely on what resources he had to deal with the issue."
        label elderCapture2:
        menu:
            "Leave the village alone  accept the subpar goods.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Gritting his teeth, Rowan told the castle staff to leave the village alone. He couldnt punish the whole village for the actions of one dishonest elder."
                "They would have to accept the deal as it was."
                $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(20) + 20)/100.0 ))
                return
            "Send the orcs to conquer the village.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
                if not raid_state.in_raid:
                    jump elderCapture2
                else:
                    $ raid_state.finish()
                "Trading with Rosaria villages was already less profitable than simply conquering them. If Rowan wanted to remain in the Twins favor, he couldnt afford being deceived like that."
                "He told the staff to send an orc detachment to deal the elder, and bring the village under the twins control. He knew it was as little defended as most villages were, so he foresaw light casualties at best."
                $ avatar.corruption += 15
                $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
                $ change_prisoners(3)
                $ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])
                $ castle.morale += 7.5
                return
            "Send the orcs to occupy the village.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                call screen raid_menu(human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][2])
                if not raid_state.in_raid:
                    jump elderCapture2
                else:
                    $ raid_state.finish()
                "Rowan gritted his teeth. Trading with Rosaria villages was already considerably less profitable than some of the other options he had at his disposal. He was protecting them from the twins, and this was how they repaid the favor?!"
                show rowan necklace neutral behind bg1
                ro ""
                ro "Send the orcs in. The village is scarcely defended, so you dont need a big group."
                ro "Enslave everyone, take anything of value, then burn down what remains."
                ro "And have this done by the end of the week."
                "That, and no less, was the price the elder and his people would pay for their dishonesty."
                $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
                $ avatar.corruption += 15
                $ castle.villages += 1
                $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
                $ castle.morale += 5
                return


            "Send a demonic spy to convinces the elder to change his mind." if have_free_spies():
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Rowan groaned in annoyance. To think he would have to deal with mundane problems like this one"
                "Luckily for him, he had just the right tool for the job. "

                $ send_spies(1, for_weeks=2)
                "He ordered the staff to have one of his agents visit the village and show the elder the error of his ways. It should take a while But he doubted the demon would have any difficulties with the task."
                $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(25) + 25)/100.0 ))
                return






label the_dragons_path:
$ avatar.add_exp (100)

scene bg5 with fade

"By the time Rowan arrived, pillars of smoke were already rising over the hills. The maps had said there would be a village here. Perhaps if he had arrived sooner there might have been."
"The town was a mix of burned out houses, destroyed roads, and ash. Ash everywhere. He walked through the husks of the buildings, but never found another living soul. If anyone had survived this, they wouldnt have stayed around."
"At first he had assumed it was a band of orcish raiders. But, then he started finding valuables in the houses. Swords, valuable silks, fine ivory. No one had looted this place. It hadnt been orcs."
"What had happened here?"
"It was better not to think much on the matter. The people were already dead. There was nothing he could for for them. He sent men in to free the ruined homes of their valuables. But, he also assigned to grumbling orcs to bring the charred bodies together for proper burial."
"It would be some weeks before the mystery of the village would be resolved. Rumor swirled that a dragon from the southern mountains had ventured up into the Rosarian valley on an excursion. "

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "When he learned that, Rowan said a small prayer. Perhaps it would not run into any other villages. Perhaps."

$ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])
return

label village_spoils:

scene bg5 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Destruction surrounded Rowan. It wasnt surprising. What could the small settlement do against the butchery of a legion of orcs?"
"Once all resistance had faded, the former hero found himself strolling through the village proper. On either side of Rowan, houses burned while others looked like little more than charred husks."
"The Orcs always enjoyed a good sacking. His soldiers were busy looting what remained from the rubble, laughing with cruel malice as they stepped over the broken and defeated corpses of the few whod tried to resist."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan felt disgusted and appalled by the butchery. While on the outside, he looked resolved and indifferent, beneath his skin he felt a swirling and bitter rage. Even though he had played his role, Rowan knew that he was simply a blade that the Twins had plunged through the heart of the village."

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    "It was their way. And in some respects, Rowan couldnt fault them for it. They had fought and bled to take the village, and now they enjoyed their spoils, as easily taken as they were."
else:

    "It was easily one of the smoothest conquests hed yet played a role in. A grin formed on his face as he enjoyed the inspiring sense of power broiling through him after bringing the village under the twins domain. Sure they had suffered, but in time, Rowan knew that those that survived would enjoy the new world he was helping to build."

"His ears alighted to the sound of jeering barking, coming from one group of orcs in front of him. He watched from afar as they rounded up the survivors to bring back as slaves."
"The villagers were all in chains, bound and ready to be either enjoyed or dispatched to their new work. It was a typical raiding party, nothing out of the ordinary."
"But then the warrior stopped, his eyes settling upon a peculiarly entrancing sight. There was a young woman amongst the haggard prisoners. Even covered in soot and grime as she was, the maiden stood out. Perhaps it was her beauty, or merely the defiant look in her eye."

show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve
show wild orc neutral at edgeright with dissolve

os "Alright boys. Getem moving!"

ro "Stop!"

"The leader of the Orc squad turned his head and bared his tusks slightly at Rowan."

os "Wot?"

"Rowan raised a hand and pointed out the rare jewel that had caught his eye. She looked up at him with tired, resigned eyes. Though a spark remained, it had faded to a pale indifference."

ro "Pull that one from the line."

os "Aww Boss man, no! Dats da best one!"

ro "Im not here to listen to your whining."

"The two orcs looked back and forth from their treasure to Rowan. Then the main one barked out new orders in his low, guttural tone."
"The chains around the womans feet that attached her to the line were removed. With a grunt of annoyance, the thick-shouldered greenskin shoved her towards the warrior."

wo "Dis is no fair."

"Rowan grabbed the girl by the arm, leading her slowly but surely away from the rest of the prisoners."

os "Was got inta you Boss? Youse is usually a great big stick in da mud!"

hide orc solider with dissolve
hide wild orc with dissolve

"Rowan gave them no reply. He left the gang of pillagers with his new acquisition glumly in tow. He was certain theyd find their amusements with the other slaves they had nabbed from the ruined village."

"Rowans grip remained like a steel trap around the girls arm as he escorted her back to his command tent. He spared a glance in her direction, it was hard not to enjoy her beauty, given the wide and shocked pools of her eyes."

gret "Please, let me go."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "As he looked at her, the shock seemed to wear off, turning into a stubborn expression. She didnt lack for spirit, and he hoped that the spark would serve her well as the world rapidly changed for her."

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    "A spark of courage remained in her. It amused Rowan, until she started trying to drag her heels into the bloody and muddy ground around them."
else:

    "While Rowan looked at her, he found himself forgetting about the smoking huts and the metallic stench of blood. Something about her comeliness called out to him, demanding his attention and he quickly had to look away to make sure he didnt drip over a discarded sword left on the battlefield."

"He turned on the heel of his boot and squared her shoulders with both hands so that she faced him directly."

menu:
    "\"Shhh. Quit struggling. Im trying to help.\"":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The girl pulled her hand back but he kept his grip firm and tight around her skin."
        "She looked at him, uncertain that shed even heard his words correctly. Rowan fixed her with a strong look, indicating with his eyes."
        "Wary, she nodded at him. She didnt bog them down any further for the rest of the trip. After all, what choice did she have?"
    "\"This reckless behavior will only make it worse for you.\"":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "He eyed a pair of orcs paying attention to him and his prisoner. Steeling his resolve, he shook her shoulders again to ensure he had her attention."
            ro "I said be {i}quiet{/i}!"
            "She was clearly unprepared for the edge in his voice. Rowan prayed that shed manage to keep her lips shut as they continued to the tent. He had to maintain the facade of an overlord dragging his concubine to his tent for some after-battle entertainment."
        else:
            "Rowans words smacked some sense into her. She looked at him and then at the pair of orcs around, before finally giving him a nod. As they continued walking, Rowan no longer had to drag the girl he had liberated from his warriors."

scene bg30 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Upon returning to his tent, Rowan released his grip on the girl. She fell down to her knees, as the former hero began to brusquely pace back and forth about the tent."

gret "Y-you you have my thanks, mlord"

"The poor womans body straightened up. Her shoulders trembled as she glanced back to the tents entrance. She was clearly worried the orcs might return while she wasnt looking."

ro "What is your name? "

$ gretchaName = "Gretcha"

gret "G-Gretcha and w-who are you?"

"The warrior didnt answer the question. His eyes dropped from her features after a moment, still abuzz from the rush of battle. As he slowly calmed down, Rowan took a moment to sniff at his armor. His armor had been caked in a layer of grime and viscera. He felt soiled. He needed a bath."

gret "Mlord why why did you save me?"

"Rowan glanced at her for a moment and then shifted his eyes away."

menu:
    "\"Because I could.\"":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            "Rowan turned back to face the trembling girl."
            ro "Do I need a reason to spare someones life?"
            "She looked at him with blank confusion. Her eyes filled with emotion as they boiled up into rage."
            gret "So why didnt you save the others? My {i}whole village{/i} was-"
            "Rowan felt his chest constrict. He let out a heavy sigh, unable to look her directly in the eyes."
            ro "Because I cant save everyone, the Orcs would not allow it. I had to choose, and I chose you."
            ro "At least they died with sword in hand."
            gret "You youre just like them..."
            "Gretcha glared at him, obviously not eager to believe his words or trust what he had to say to her."
            gret "So what happens now?"
        elif avatar.corruption > 60:
            "Rowan fixed the pretty lass with a warm smile."
            ro "You know, I havent quite decided yet. But Im sure well have a lovely evening together."
            "Her eyes were uncertain, her lips flattening down to a fine line. She let out an exhausted sigh."
            gret "Hmmmph. So, if the orcs were going to take me like common wolves, what do you intend to do to me?"
        else:
            ro "I didnt come here to salt the earth."
            "Rowans voice came out as a low growl. He did his best not to look her in the eye."
            ro "I spared you. Isnt that enough?"
            "The woman looked away from him; her silence was an implicit condemnation. The only thing that could be heard throughout the tent was her soft, laboured breathing."
            gret "But not the others."
            "Hatred, frustration and pain spilled out of her voice in equal measure. Her fingers knotted into fists."
            gret "Where is your mercy for {i}them{/i}?"
            ro "Count yourself fortunate there was any at all."
            "The girl glared at him. For a time, the only sound was the scribbling of Rowans quill and the grunts and whooping of the orcs outside the tent. Finally, the peasant girl spoke up."
            gret "So Im to be {i}your{/i} plaything tonight instead, is that it?"
    "\"You suffered enough.\"":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "I could not stand by and leave you to the Orcs."
            ro "Youve suffered enough."
            "She looked at him incredulously, half-expecting a seastorm to rise up and sweep through her already ravaged village. Finally, she found the courage to speak."
            gret "T-Thank you, my lord. But I dont understand. What do you want from me?"
        elif avatar.corruption > 60:
            ro "Its simple."
            "The warrior stroked the villagers chin and then ran a hand down her back. She shivered at the touch, goosebumps rolling down her spine at the sensitivity."
            ro "If I left you to the orcs, they would have done terrible things to you. I don't want that for you... "
            ro "And I don't think you want that, either."
            "The beautiful woman blinked, her eyes slowly shutting as Rowan ran a finger across the upper breadth of her lips."
            gret "As you say but {i}my lord{/i}"
            "The two last words were spoken with equal parts frustration, concern, and curiosity."
            gret "What is it you want of me?"
        else:
            ro "Would you rather I toss you back out there with the orcs?"
            "He blazed with rage at the question and its impudence. This girl knew {i}nothing{/i} of true suffering. She didnt understand what he was doing for her."
            gret "I... No please."
            "She sniffled and whimpered, shrinking down into herself. His harsh tone had put her in her proper place."
            gret "Anything but that"
            ro "Then keep your questions to yourself."
            gret "But I dont understand. What do you want from me?"
    "\"I dont know.\"":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "I I dont know why I did it."
            "Rowan sat down and slumped into his chair, depressed and full of malice without direction."
            ro "I just saw you, and I..."
            "His eyes fell on the girl, and he gave her a sad, faltering smile."
            ro "I couldnt let them take you."
            gret "You you could have helped the others."
            "Rowans brow lowered, his low mood only worsening."
            ro "Maybe. But I didnt."
            "The village girl said nothing. She looked at him, eyes wide and frightened."
            gret "...You helped me instead."
            ro "Yes."
            gret "Why me? What do you want from me?"
        elif avatar.corruption > 60:
            ro "I dont know. A whim, I guess?"
            ro "Youre beautiful, that much is plain."
            "Gretcha blushed and turned away, her hands reaching up to cover up her breasts."
            ro "Maybe I just wanted to see you a little longer."
            "Rowan stroked his chin while mulling over his thoughts on the matter."
            ro "Perhaps you remind me of someone? Im not sure, the heart can be a foolish creature sometimes."
            gret "I-I I think I know what you want."
        else:
            ro "It was a mistake, a foolish decision. I should just send you back."
            gret "{i}Please{/i}, my Lord. Let me stay with you!"
            "The woman cried out while tears welled within her oaken eyes. She knew as well as he did that a return to the orcs was a worse fate, regardless of his intent."
            gret "Its not like there is anything for me to go back to. Whatever you want from me, just ask. I have nothing left"
    "\"I want you tonight.\"":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        label gretOrcProtect:
        if avatar.corruption < 61:
            "The poor girl stiffened at her captors quiet smile."
            ro "Why are you afraid? I saved you from those Orcs, didnt I?"
            "Rowan crouched in front of her, gently cupping her trembling chin."
            ro "Im not going to hurt you."
            gret "P-Please. Dont send me away."
            "A faint edge formed at the corner of Rowans smile."
            ro "I wouldnt dream of it."
        else:
            ro "You are a rare beauty, Gretcha. But I did not bring you here to be my slave."
            "Rowan turned to look at the quiet peasant girl."
            ro "Stay with me this evening, enjoy a quiet bath, and tomorrow I will ensure you go free and safe."
            "Gretcha looked at him, her eyes two stormy pools of darkened oak."
            gret "And why should I trust you?"
            ro "My masters already have enough prisoners as is. One missing peasant girl wont be a significant loss to them."
            ro "Really, what have you got to lose?"
            "Gretcha looked around the tent for a long moment, and then let out a sigh. She nodded towards her captor."
            gret "As you wish"
        jump GretchaBath

menu:
    "Offer her a path to freedom.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.corruption < 31:
            ro "For now, just rest. Youll be safe here for tonight."
            "Rowan resisted the urge to laugh. The idea of anyone being {i}truly{/i} safe, with the Twins armies marching through Rosaria was ludicrous. But she didnt need to hear that."
            ro "Tomorrow, I will make certain your escape seems like an accident."
            "He gave her a sad smile, one she did not return. Her eyes watched him warily, her expression guarded."
            "She must hate him; she wasnt wrong to do so. If their roles were reversed, Rowan would have been hard-pressed to trust her word himself."
            ro "Please, take some time. Have something to eat. Youll need your strength."
            "The young woman, seeming to finally realize he was serious, and that she really was safe, struggled to fight back tears. She looked away, responding only with a faint nod. "
        elif avatar.corruption > 60:
            ro "I dont want anything from you, I want you to get out of here. Come tomorrow, you will escape this camp. With any luck, you will never see me again."
            gret "Why why would you do that?"
            "Rowans brow furrowed, and he turned from his desk and glared at the girl."
            ro "Why do you care? Im offering you a chance that no one else in your village has gotten. If youd prefer, I can send you back to the orcs."
            "Gretcha quickly shook her head back and forth. To the peasant girls credit, she did not wilt when he returned her curious gaze with a withering glare."
            gret "Y-You really mean to free me?"
            ro "Those were my words, correct?"
            "Rowan proceeded to ignore her for the next few hours. Not a word was shared between them as he focused on his work, looking over the new dispatches and reports of the day."
            "Gretcha watched him for a long while before finally sitting down. Her dark-brown eyes slowly sliding shut as the exhaustion of the day overcame her."
            "She fell asleep on the ground, curling up to stay warm in the chill air. Rowan worked through the night, his gaze only briefly wavering in her direction every so often."
        else:
            ro "Best you keep quiet."
            "Rowan swept by her to make sure the flaps of his tent were closed. He peered beyond the stiff leather, his eyes hardening as he saw a train of captives being led off not far from the entrance."
            ro "Orcs are dull, but their ears still work. Sometimes better than our own."
            "The girl let out a small yelp and nodded, holding her hands close to her body. Rowan almost moved to comfort her, but decided against it. He kept his back to her."
            ro "Get some rest, if you can. Tomorrow, I will help you escape."
            gret "Truly?"
            ro "Yes."
            "That settled things. The strange, twinging feeling in Rowans gut seemed to retreat."
            "Rowan turned from the tent entrance and moved to small work bench in the corner. Without a word, he began to look over the new dispatches and reports of the day."
            gret "I I still dont understand. Why are you helping me?"
            "Rowan paused. He set down the report, affixing her with a short, sharp look."
            ro "Does it matter?"
            "He returned to his work. She sat for some time in the center of his tent, huddled into herself."
            "Eventually, the peasant girl fell asleep on the ground. Rowan, as if it were an afterthought, draped a spare blanket over her shivering body before retiring to his cot."
        return
    "Offer the girl protection from the orcs if she spends the evening.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump gretOrcProtect

label GretchaBath:

scene cg983 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg983
pause 3

"Time passed. That evening, Rowan had Gretcha draw them both a bath. The warrior was eager to cleanse himself of the soot and grime leftover from a hard days struggle."
"Gretcha played her part as a servant girl well, first filling the tub with warm water and then lathering her captors body with a brush and soapy hands."

gret "I didnt think Id meet someone who traveled with their own tub. Much less bathing some strange man in one"

"As she spoke, her nipples occasionally brushed against his shoulders and back. It was a pleasing, ticklish sensation."

ro "These are strange times."

gret "Terrible ones, if you ask me."

"She was a pleasant enough distraction: shy, demure, with a spark of resistance in her. Rowan settled down happily into the tub as she worked the kinks out of his shoulders."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Gretcha seemed to be slowly coming around as well. She squished her chest against his back as her fingers ran down his chest, her breathing deepening to a low, sensual coo."
    "Naturally, under the pleasant touch of a beautiful woman like her, his budding arousal soon revealed itself."
    ro "Excuse me."
    "The warrior spoke with faux-modesty as he reached down to shield his wet cock from her. Gretchas hand moved over his, pausing his progress."
    gret "You asked for a bath, my lord. That means I need to wash all of you."
    "Her eager tone surprised Rowan. Before he could say anything, a groan slipped from his lips as Gretchas slender hand peeled his fingers away."
    "Without another word, she changed positions, pulling herself up out of the back and moving around to the lip of the bath. She kneeled in front of him, covered in suds."
    "Then the peasant girl took hold of his warm, wet length, leaned forward, and engulfed it with her mouth."
else:

    "Relaxing in the bath, Rowan felt flickers of warmth rising in his body as Gretcha ran her hands across his body, sliding slowly downward, ever lower."
    "He felt her cute tiny nipples harden against his back, which in turn sent a spell down to his groin."
    "Soon, the tip of his cock breached the surface, sticking conspicuously out above the water."
    gret "I guess I should attend that as well?"
    ro "I didnt say anything."
    "The girl let out a wry chuckle."
    gret "Your eyes say it all, my lord"
    "Without another word, she changed positions, pulling herself up out of the back and moving around to the lip of the bath. She kneeled in front of him, covered in suds."
    "As Gretcha bent her body forward, Rowan watched as she closed her eyes and began licking the tip of his spear."
    "Her tongue fluttered and licked along the edge of his cock, stoking the fire of Rowans lust."
    "It became immediately clear to the warrior that it was not the first time Gretcha had done something like this."

scene cg984 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg984
pause 3

gret "Mrmmm"

"Gretcha moaned out as her head bobbed up and down on the warriors cock, moving with urgency and focus."
"While her lips hugged his cock, the girls fingers trailed lower, fondling his balls with her palm."
"Partially submerged as they were, her fingers created little splashing noises as she massaged him. The warm water blanketed Rowans balls in intoxicating pleasure."

gret "Ahhuhah Its getting bigger"

"Rowans hand reached out, grasped her by the back of the head, and pushed down. The warrior buried his captives mouth back down upon his throbbing shaft."
"He led her in an intense throat fucking, pulling her head up and down on his shaft in a relentless tempo. After a moment, Gretchas lips tightened; her movements felt more eager and intense than before."
"The slut was {i}enjoying{/i} herself!"

gret "Ahuhaah Mrrmm Glllrp glrrrpp glruph!"

"The slurping wet noises of her whorish lips only bolstered the evening treat. Rowans balls began to churn as the hot water and the continuous touch of his servant girls hands and lips combined to bring him to orgasm."

show cg985 with sshake
show cg985 with sshake
show cg986 with flash
pause 2
show rowan necklace naked behind cg986

"With one more hardy grunt, Rowans back hunched forward in the bath as fire flourished through his body. It lanced up, firing free from his cock, charting a path directly into Gretchas quivering throat."
"He held her there for several seconds. Finally, Gretcha managed to pull back once Rowan released his grip. Ribbons of his nectar and her spittle fired off across her face, hair and breasts."
"They coated the villagers luscious lips, giving her a pearlescent sheen of cum. Even as the last drops were still spurting out, he did her best to scoop them up like a good girl."
"She coughed a few times as she struggled to gulp down the last remnant of Rowans seed. Rowan leaned back, spent but pleased. Gretcha stared expectantly at him, kneeling in front of the bath."

ro "Go Fetch yourself some water."

"She nodded standing up and idly wiping at the cum on her breasts, as Rowan finished washing himself up."
"Later he and Gretcha shared a quaint meal together. Thereafter, the warrior offered the girl his bed, a kindness she warily indulged in."
"She didnt end up trying anything more, but she did settle into his arms and attempted to sleep. It had been, after all, a strenuous day for her."

if avatar.corruption < 61:
    "Looking at the beautiful girl who had been his evenings entertainment, Rowan wondered for a moment if it would be better to keep her."
    ro "The odds are high that shell be plucked up by a patrol before walking two miles from the camp."
    "Still, he shook his head and returned his thoughts to more important matters. It wasnt about whether or not she would actually escape into that wide world beyond."
    "He had kept his promise to her, and that was enough."
else:

    "Watching the alluring woman squirm and twist in his arms gave rise to frustration inside of Rowan. He couldnt help himself and felt his cock stirring anew, even after hed quenched his lust with Gretchas throat."
    "For a moment, he nearly indulged in the urge to spread her legs apart, but some part of him locked up. Eventually, he settled back down into his chair"
    ro "Shes not worth it."
    "It was true. As pleasant as the distraction had been, that was all she was: a distraction. Hed promised her freedom, and she had returned with affection."
    "His lust sated, his conscience cleared, he turned his thoughts back to more important matters."
    "After all, what was one peasant girls life to another? There were countless other innocents suffering on all sides. If anything, he had {i}spared{/i} her of the worst of it."

scene bg5 with fade
show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

"Come the morning, Rowan marched out from his tent. With the sun rising above the ruined village, the warrior found the same group of orcs from the day before. The lazy brutes were asleep at their posts."
"He delivered a swift kick to the chest of their leader."

show orc soldier neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "Shes gone."

os "Ah, cant we sleep a bit more, Boss? All dis raiding got me hankered."

"Rowan delivered a sharp kick to the Orcs groin, sending him rolling on the floor, howling in pain. The rest of the party leapt to their feet."

ro "I said {i}shes gone{/i}."

os "Who? Whos she?"

"Rowan glared at them, playing the part of the stern overseer scolding his incompetent servants."

ro "Who do you think, you lazy fiends? The girl! Shes escaped!"

os "Da milkmaid? The one wit them huge tits?"

ro "I should gut you where you lie. What good are a bunch of slumbering half-wits if you cant even guard my tent?"

os "Buh sorry Boss. Wez jus resting our eyes."

ro "Not any longer, youre not. Her tracks lead north. Find her, and bring her to me at once."

"The Orcs looked back and forth at one another, their eyes full of fear. The one Orc was still hunched on the ground, cupping his groin as he whimpered in pain."

os "Y-yes, Boss."
os "You eard him, boys. Gather up your blades and clubs, wes goin huntin!"

"The other orcs shook off the sluggishness of sleep and began barking and whooping excitedly while they went for their weapons."
"Their leader smacked Rowan on his shoulder."

os "Dont worry, well catch da pretty Humi for you, boss."

"Rowan said nothing, returning the Orcs smile with a cold glare. The Orc shrank back, gesturing meekly towards the ground."

os "Ah, dont worry, we wont do nuffin to her come on, boys!"

"Rowan suppressed a smile as the troop headed off on their grand, fruitless hunt. The hero had naturally told the young girl to head due south, and the empty headed Orcs were so stirred up by his sudden hostility that they didnt even look properly for the tracks. "
"Now, with the warriors searching in the wrong direction, he had followed through on his end of the deal. The rest was up to her; he just hoped she wouldnt run into other raiding parties."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:



    event('village_trade_offer_slave_instead', triggers='village_trade', run_count=1, group='village_trade', priority=pr_map_res)


    event('village_trade_other_trader', triggers='village_trade', run_count=1, group='village_trade', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('rural_stink', triggers='village_trade', run_count=1, group='village_trade', priority=pr_map_res)


label village_trade_offer_slave_instead:


scene bg1 with fade

"Rowan scouted the village and found it woefully in need of basics such as food. They had been hanging under the shadow of a famine for years now. Its people were dressed in rags, and showed the signs of malnutrition in their hollowed cheekbones."
"When he mentioned to local traders his capacity to bring in shipments of essentials in return for village income their eyes lit up. But, there was a problem."
"A farming village without enough food to go around lacks the kind of money needed to afford food shipments."
"The local traders squeaked out promises to somehow pull together the money needed. A few hours later, Rowan discovered the plan they had constructed. A number of the villagers stood in shackles by the side of the road."
"They watched Rowan with weary pathetic eyes."
"The traders explained that when they had posed their lack of resources to the village, some of the men and women whose homesteads had been hit hardest by famine had elected to be sold to the traders in return for food."
"With their sacrifice, the village would both be able to afford more food and would be able to bring in more overall."
"Rowan scratched his chin. He had hoped to avoid putting people in chains, but given the situation his options were limited."

if all_actors["cla_min"].relation > 19:
    "...Though Cla-Min did owe him for everything hes been doing for her so far"


menu:
    "Accept the Slaves as an Alternative Form of Payment.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan looked down at the poor wretched souls. Being kept as slaves in Bloodmeen was not a fate Rowan wished on anyone, but perhaps they would have a better life there. Or at least thats what he told himself."
        "Rowan signaled his agreement to the village traders, and had the slaves loaded up into his wagons, much as one would do with cattle. Their lips curled in gracious smiles, but their eyes were wide with fear of the unknown."
        "The village would have its food, and that was enough."
        $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(20) + 20)/100.0 ))
        $ change_prisoners(5)
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        return
    "Refuse to Accept the Sale of the Slaves.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan looked on the scene with a sigh. These people were in desperate straits, certainly. But, without knowing who his demon masters were or the fates of these men and women, he could hardly take them back to Bloodmeen."
        "He tried not to think of the human prisoners already there because of his own actions."
        "So, with a heavy heart, he refused the offer of the slaves, and insisted that the only thing he would accept in payment was the villages money. "
        "The traders sadly accepted this deal, exchanging glances at the villagers who had offered themselves as slaves."
        "One little girl grabbed a leg of his horse, beginning him to take her. She claimed that with her sale, her little brother could afford to eat."
        "Rowan simply brushed the girl aside without looking at her."
        $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(20) + 20)/100.0 ))
        $ avatar.add_guilt(3)
        return

    "Accept the slaves, and have Cla-Min sell them food on lowered prices." if all_actors["cla_min"].relation > 19:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "From each according to their ability, to each according to their needs. Rowan had quotas he needed to meet, but that didnt mean he didnt have some wiggle room."
        "Rowan signaled his agreement to the village traders, and had the slaves loaded up into his wagons, much as one would do with cattle. Their lips curled in gracious smiles, but their eyes were wide with fear of the unknown."
        "Rowan leaned over a young girl that just said goodbye to a brother of hers, and placing his hand over her shoulder reassuringly, whispered her sacrifice would not be in vain."
        "After returning to the castle, he would sit down with Cla-Min and explain the situation. The twins wouldnt approve of the charity work, but the arrival of slaves would prevent them from looking too deeply into the arrangement."
        $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(20) + 20)/100.0 ))
        $ change_prisoners(5)
        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        return

    "Refuse the slaves, and have Cla-Min sell them food on lowered prices." if all_actors["cla_min"].relation > 19:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan looked on the scene with a sigh. These people were in desperate straits. How could he take advantage of their plight? He did a lot of despicable things in the twins service, but somehow, letting people willingly sell themselves into slavery seemed like it was too much."
        "He walked with the traders to the side, and in a quiet voice, explained he would use his influence to deliver them supplies on a lowered price - but they have to scrap whatever money they can, otherwise his masters might overrule his decision."
        "Thankful beyond words, the traders assured him they would do whatever they can to provide sizeable weekly contributions. It probably wouldnt be enough for what they were getting, but Cla-Min would be able to hide the difference."
        "He knew she wouldnt approve of the charity work, but she owed him."
        $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(20) + 20)/100.0 ))
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(15)
        $ avatar.corruption += 3
        $ change_relation('cla_min', -5)
        return







label village_trade_other_trader:


scene bg1 with fade

"With bright red orchards stretching out in neat rows, this village would make for a bountiful trade partner. However, when Rowan arrived at thes merchant house, he found the officials there skeptical."
"To them he was just another trader trying to suckle from the teat of their wealth. Rowan sat across the table from them, trying his hardest not to tell them that if they rejected his demands, Andras would come and kill them all."
"The cost of their intransigence could only be death."
"n the village square between meetings, Rowan looked out into the streets and found happiness. Small children running around, free from starvation or life without a home."
"Before the meeting started back up, another trader in town came to see Rowan. He was a mysterious man, armored from the world in fine silks."
"The merchant explained that he had heard about the negotiations in progress, and would be more than happy to join in on Rowans side. Strangely, he didnt seem to be asked for any special deal of his own as a result."
"Whoever this man was, he must have motives for trying to help."
menu:
    "Accept Help from the merchant.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan shook the merchants hand. Whatever the mans intentions and priorities, by helping Rowan establish his deal, he would be helping him on his mission and also saving the lives of the people of this town."
        "Besides, the merchant hadnt asked for anything in return. If he made demands later, Rowan could always stiff him."
        "The two returned to the trade guild. Rowans new ally apparently knew the village merchants. In between drinks and jokes he steers them away from their hardline position."
        "The deal Rowan got as a result was perhaps not as expansive as he might have liked, but it was still quite lucrative."
        "Rowan asked the merchant why he had helped on the road out of town. The merchant have him a blood curdling smile. In front of Rowans eyes, small horns burst from the merchants head."
        "The creature simply asked Rowan to extend his well wishes to Lady Jezera. Then, his forehead sucked the horns back in, not leaving a trace."
        "The incubus rode away, another village to fleece already visible in the distance."
        $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(25) + 25)/100.0 ))
    "Refuse his help, and attempt to persuade the merchants yourself.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan narrowed his eyes at the overly friendly merchant. Ah yes, a helping hand, no strings attached. From a random trader Rowan had never seen before, and was clearly not from here."
        "Not suspicious at all."
        "Having, politely, but firmly, refused, Rowan returned to the table for another run of negotiations, with renewed conviction."

        if week > 60:
            jump otherTraderImpossibleSuccess
        else:
            $ roll_value = avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 10, return_value=True)
            $ roll_value += destroyed_village
            $ roll_value += occupied_village * 2

            if roll_value >= 11:
                label otherTraderImpossibleSuccess:
                "Fighting like a lion, ruthlessly exploiting every card in his hand - the destruction of Arthdale, true and false tales about orcs in the north and the goblins in the east, the Barons inability to maintain order in the countryside."
                "When finished, Rowan had managed to systematically wear down the merchants resistance, undermining the iron confidence the showed thus far."
                "An offhand threat there, a casual mention of friends in right places here, and by the time he was done with them, they were almost begging to give him exclusive rights to the village goods."
                "Rowan, of course, agreed. The mysterious merchant sat through the whole process never speaking a word, and when the negotiations came to an end, tipped his hat respectfully."
                "He never learned who the man was."
                $ castle.villages += 1
                $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]

            elif roll_value >= 9:
                "Fighting like a lion, ruthlessly exploiting every card in his hand - the destruction of Arthdale, true and false tales about orcs in the north and the goblins in the east, the Barons inability to maintain order in the countryside."
                "When finished, Rowan had managed to systematically wear down the merchants resistance, undermining the iron confidence the showed thus far."
                "The merchants did not enjoy his casual threats, but they knew a losing battle when they saw one. Visibly fighting back a scowl of disgust, they agreed to his terms, giving him exclusive rights to the village goods."
                "With a dazzling smile, Rowan agreed. The mysterious merchant sat through the whole process never speaking a word, and when the negotiations came to an end, tipped his hat respectfully."
                "He never learned who the man was."
                $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(50) + 50)/100.0 ))

            elif roll_value >= 7:
                "Trying to keep his temper leashed, Rowan politely explained the situation to the traders, here and there dropping hints that what happened to Arthdale might happen again to villages which lacked the proper kind of friends."
                "They didnt appreciate his approach, but it did the trick. He couldnt get exclusive rights to the village goods, but he got an offer that justified the time and effort invested he put into this mess."
                "The mysterious merchant sat through the whole process never speaking a word, and when the negotiations came to an end, tipped his hat respectfully."
                "He never learned who the man was."
                $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(25) + 25)/100.0 ))
            else:

                "Trying to keep his temper leashed, Rowan politely explained the situation to the traders, highlighting the dangers that plagued the countryside, and reasoning his caravan was the only one that could make the rounds reliably."
                "But for every argument, the traders had a dismissive remark that undermined his whole line of attack, and by the end of the day, he managed to get nowhere."
                "The mysterious merchant watched from the sidelines, smiling politely, but never butting in."
                "Rowan felt the bile raise to his throat. He was TRYING to save these people, but these idiots werent able to see past the girth of their coin purse. As things stood, he would have to agree to terms that were, frankly speaking, humiliating to him."
                "But he exhausted his negotiation options. It was either the deal on the table Or a more brutal solution."
                menu:
                    "Agree to the traders terms.":
                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "He wanted to wipe those smug grins off their faces, but luckily for the traders, their short sighted greed did not justify condemning the entire village to slavery."
                        "Gritting his teeth, he signed the contract, trying very hard to ignore the look of contempt in the traders eyes."
                        "He saw the mysterious merchant shake his head gently, then leave the room. Whatever his deal was, Rowan never learned."
                        $ castle.villages_income += int(temp3 * ( (dice(15) + 15)/100.0 ))
                        $ change_favor('jezera', -1)
                    "Order the village conquered and have the traders enslaved.":

                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "With a benevolent smile, he agreed to the deal, complimenting the traders on their hard fought battle. If they found his sudden amiability surprising, they didnt show it."
                        "Two days later, they were being dragged in chains by a contingent of orcs as Andras established control over the village."
                        "You couldnt save them all. And some people didnt deserve it."
                        $ change_prisoners(4)
                        $ castle.villages += 1
                        $ castle.villages_income += human_villages_defs[world.cur_hex[6]][3]
                        $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
                        $ avatar.corruption += 10
                        $ castle.morale += 5
                    "Sack the village, enslave the population, and burn what remains to the ground.":

                        $ released_fix_rollback()
                        "With a benevolent smile, he agreed to the deal, complimenting the traders on their hard fought battle. If they found his sudden amiability surprising, they didnt show it."
                        "If they found the sudden orc attack surprising, they probably did show it, but by then it didnt matter. Andras collapsed on the village like a hurricane of violence, slaughtering its defenders, murdering everyone who refused to kneel."
                        "Was the retribution too severe given the crime? Mayhap. But Rowan didnt have the patience to waste his time on fools who couldnt notice a lifeline being thrown to them."
                        $ change_prisoners(3)
                        $ change_treasury(20*human_villages_defs[eventHex[6]][3])
                        $ avatar.add_guilt(10)
                        $ avatar.corruption += 15
                        $ castle.morale += 7.5

return





label rural_stink:

scene bg1 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan sat across from the table, growing steadily more and more concerned as the Village chief ran through the potential trading supplies the village could offer."
"Very little sounded like resources that Bloodmeen could actually benefit from."

if avatar.corruption < 31:
    "Rowan rocked uneasy in his seat. If he could not mark the village down as a trading partner, itd be slated for a sacking. He had to make a trade compact with them."

elif avatar.corruption > 60:
    "Rowans eyebrows grew more narrow. If they were not useful as trading partners, they would be slated for a sack instead. Less then ideal, sine the war effort needed consistent tributaries to maintain its finances."
else:

    "Rowan sat uneasily. If he couldnt mark the village as a trading partner, itd be slated for a sacking. Not the first, or likely the last, time that would happen. But, something to avoid if at all possible."

ro "Allow me to go for a walk, and I will return with a new proposal."

vilch "Of course. We are eager for a proposal. Food shipments have been slow this year, and it is a worry our stock will dwindle."

"Rowan sat out around the village, inspecting it. The conditions were brutal and dirty. Far more so then Arthdale had ever been in his memory."
"Would the demons even want to sack this place? All theyd get would be substandard sheep."
"A village boy showed him around, pointing out locations. It was the same old haunts youd get in any other small town. The matchmakers house, the supply shed, the village circle. He looked on the grazing areas and they were barren."
"But, fortune struck him, in an unusual form, on his way back to the Chiefs lodge."

ro "Wh-what is that smell? Its atrocious?"

boy "Oh dont mind that, no sir. Just the smelly rocks. When its all windy out, them smell goes down valley to the village. Been like that mah whole life."

ro "Smelly rocks? Show me."

scene bg31 with fade

"The boy led Rowan to the edgy of a mountain. The closer Rowan got, the more his nostrils was an assault by the pungent scent. He was driven by his suspicion. If this was what he thought it was, then it might solve the problem."
"When they reached the cliff side, he was proven right."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Brimstone. "

boy "Hrmmm. Whats that?"

ro "Its an important substance. Especially useful for incendiary properties."

"Rowan put a hand to his chin."

ro "Take me back to your chief. I have an idea."

$ castle.villages_income += 2
return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc

init python:



    event('warning_raeve_keep', triggers="week_end", conditions=('week == 18', 'not goal2_completed'), group='warning', run_count=1, priority=pr_warning)


label warning_raeve_keep:



scene black with flash
show bg10 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

ro "(Uh oh. Andras never meets me at the portal.)"

an "Well servant, how are things going? Did you enjoy yourself out in your homeland?"

show andras angry at midright with dissolve

an "Just thought I'd remind you that a certain keep hasn't been delivered to us yet and the clock is ticking."

show andras happy at midright with dissolve

an "Carry on."

hide andras with moveoutright

ro "(It's always a pleasure dealing with you, Andras.)"


return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc


init python:


    event('turn2_end', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week==2',), run_count=1, depends=('not first_village_captured',), priority=pr_story)
    event('week2_Alexia', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week==1',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)

    event('turn3_end', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week==3',), run_count=1, depends=('not first_village_captured',), priority=pr_story)

    event('turn3_end_village_captured', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week==3',), run_count=1, depends=('first_village_captured',), priority=pr_story)








label week2_Alexia:

if alexiaNTRIntroScene == False or NTR == False:
    jump Alexia4NoSex
else:

    jump Alexia4Sex


label Alexia4NoSex:

scene bg7 with fade
show alexia intro necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan had left with a kiss and a promise to return. As worried as she was, Alexia had to trust him. He had - after all - come all this way to save her. Compared to the months shed had to wait for him, a week was practically nothing."
"So when she heard a knock at her door, she felt a momentary rush of elation that he had returned to her early."
"Her blood ran cold, however, when she recognized the sound of the knock, and who it was who was knocking."
"Setting her jaw, she strode over to the door."

show andras smirk at midright with dissolve

an "Well, well, if it isnt-"

show alexia intro necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

al "Go fuck yourself, you lying bastard."

"She slammed the door in his face."

return



label Alexia4Sex:

scene bg7 with fade
show alexia intro necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan was back. He was back and Alexia didn't know what to do with herself. It was twice as hard to see him leave again, off on the Twin's bidding, leaving her once more alone with her thoughts."
"Alone with the guilt."
"So when she heard a knock at her door, she nearly jumped out of her skin. The feeling of unease only deepened when she recognized who was knocking."

show alexia intro necklace concerned at edgeright with moveoutright

"She let out a long, frustrated sigh, then strode over to the door."

if alexiaIntroFriendly == False:
    show alexia intro necklace concerned at midleft with moveinleft
    show andras smirk at midright with moveinright
    "There he was: King Shit-eating-grin himself, perched against the doorframe like a preening peacock, brazen as could be."
    an "Took your time, didn't you?"
    show alexia intro necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    al "..."
    al "Is there {i}something{/i} I can help you with, Lord Andras?"
    "Her teeth gritted as he smirked at her, his yellow eyes alight with mischievous glee."
    an "I'm sure there are a lot of things that you could help me with."
    "Without waiting for an answer he brushed past her, walking into the room with that arrogant strut of his, like her personal space meant nothing to him. He crossed his arms over his chest and shot a teasing look in her direction."
    an "Maybe you can help with a few of them now."
    al "Get out of my room, monster."
    an "Why?"
    al "Because I said so."
    an "Ill need a better reason than that."
    al "You lied to me."
    an "Oh, did I now?"
    al "My husbands alive. Hes {i}here{/i}."
    an "Well, well, the cat's out of the bag."
    an "So what now, lover?"
    "She rushed over to him, jabbing her finger in his face. Her voice came out like a snarl."
    al "{i}Get out of my room{/i}!"
    an "Or what?"
else:

    show andras happy behind bg7
    an "Hello Alexia, is everything okay?"
    an "After what happened the other night, I was worried about you."
    an "Do you mind if I come in?"
    hide andras
    show alexia intro necklace concerned at midleft with moveinleft
    show andras happy at midright with moveinright
    "She nodded wordlessly, opening the door to let him in. There was a churning feeling in her gut. It was hard to look at him. He walked into the room, surveying his surroundings."
    al "Um Lord Andras?"
    an "Didnt I tell you to just call me Andras?"
    al "I..."
    show alexia intro necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
    al "I saw Rowan, Lord Andras. I know hes here."
    show alexia intro necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    al "I know you lied to me."
    "Andras stared at her, his glowing yellow eyes holding fast to hers."
    an "Do you, now?"
    al "W-why? Why didnt you {i}tell{/i} me he was here?"
    an "Maybe I didn't want you to know he was."
    show alexia intro necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
    al "W-{i}what{/i}?!"
    al "Andras, why would you do something like that?"
    show andras smirk at midright with dissolve
    an "Maybe I wanted you all to myself."
    show alexia intro necklace shocked at midleft with dissolve
    "Alexia was stunned by the admission. He said it so carelessly, so brazenly. Not only had he been lying to her this whole time, but he didnt care that she knew. Far from being ashamed of what hed done, he looked smug."
    al "You..."
    show alexia intro necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
    al "You {i}bastard{/i}!"
    an "My, my, such foul language. If 'd know it was this easy to get you going, I would have dropped the charade a long time ago."

"She cranked her arm back to slap him. His hand snapped up, catching her wrist just before her palm made contact with his cheek. She let out an angry grunt as she tried to pull away."
"He laughed at her. The bastard {i}laughed{/i} at her! Her face went beet red."

menu:
    "Slap him.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Her other hand came up, and she struck him as hard as she could across the face. It barely even phased him. She shoved at him, and at last he let go."
        al "Dont fucking touch me. Dont even {i}look{/i} at me, ever again!"
        an "Is the little housewife sad? Scared? Worried I might sweep her off her feet?"
        al "Get out."
        an "I wonder what Rowan might say about what you almost-"
        al "{i}I said get out{/i}!"
        show andras smirk at edgeright with moveoutright
        "Andras laughed again. Alexia was near hysterical, her heart pumping red hot lava through her chest as she glared at this fucking monster. The demon let go of her arm, turning with deliberate slowness to the door."
        "He walked with slow, plodding footsteps, taking care to exaggerate his step, as if to give her a show. She wanted to shove him out the window. "
        "He paused at the door, giving her a last, teasing look. His hand went to his neck, casually flicking a necklace that wasnt there as he grinned at her."
        an "I hope you enjoyed my gift. If you ever need me, you just have to call."
        hide andras with moveoutright
        "She almost rushed him then and there, but the Demon had the good sense to close the door behind him. She stood there, alone in the room, hands balled into fists, trying desperately not to cry."
        "She felt so stupid, so foolish. How could she have ever let herself get deceived by that snake? She let her guard down, she let herself get gulled by his stupid words and his empty promises. She-"
        "Her cheeks burned with embarrassment, and fury and maybe something else. She couldnt even put into words what that man - no, that {i}beast{/i} made her feel."
        al "That {i}bastard{/i}."
        return
    "Kiss him.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump introAlexiaNTRSex


label introAlexiaNTRSex:

"A half a heartbeat passed as she stared into his pitiless eyes, his malicious grin widening as he toyed with her emotions, holding her in place like she was some helpless little doll."




"Before Alexia could even stop to think about what she was doing, she threw her lips against his."
"It was not the gentle, romantic pecks she often gave Rowan in the morning as they lay together in bed. Nor was it the deep, passionate kiss they shared as husband and wife as they made love in the dark intimacy of night."
"No. This was hateful, like biting a pinecone. Less a kiss and more a declaration of war. She mashed her lips onto his as if she could kill him through sheer spite. The brute chuckled as she did so, only returning the favor after gracing her with a few seconds of unrequited aggression."
"This was a war, where giving ground meant admitting you were wrong. And Alexia knew she was right. She pulled back from the kiss for the briefest of moments, shooting him a venomous glare."

al "You piece of shit."

"She kissed him again, enmity and desire roiling in her gut in equal measure as she threw caution to the wind and allowed her urges to overwhelm her. The red demon - for his part - simply seemed amused. That only angered her further."
"He returned the aggressive kiss, his tongue sliding into her mouth like it owned the place. He smirked, letting out a low {i}hum{/i} that vibrated in her throat. He placed his hand under her chin, forcing her to look up and meet his gaze."
"The woman found herself trapped in those inhuman eyes, swimming in the power that radiated from thim. There was an intensity to the look, a deadly seriousness that lay beneath the teasing mockery. Andras wanted her, that much was certain."
"To her disgust, she wanted him too. More than anything."

an "This is a side of you I've never seen before. Reminds me of my sister, a bit... Sans the kissing."

al "Fuck you."

"His cocky smile darkened."

an "Oh, I {i}fully{/i} intend to."

"He leaned down and planted his lips on her's, pushing his tongue into her mouth and fiercely devouring her mouth. Her face flushed, her heart hammering in her chest as she felt the heat of the moment sweep her away from all thought or reason or logic."

show alexia necklace naked angry at midleft with dissolve

"He stripped her of her clothing. No that wasnt quite right: he {i}ripped{/i} her clothing off her shoulders like they were useless impediments. She let out a groan of dismay as he unceremoniously shoved it in a pile down around her ankles, his greedy fingers scrabbling at her bra clasp."

al "B-be more careful."

an "No."

"Bastard. Two could play at that game. Her hands fumbled with his belt as she shoved his pants down, her fingernails clenching at his hips as she felt the raw muscle of his frame press against her. They were already skin to skin how had it all happened so fast?"




"Finally, their vindictive kiss broke, and Alexia was left panting and short of breath, her face a red mess as she stared directly in the face of the demon and his raw sexuality."






an "I like this side of you."

al "Shut up."

"Rather than rise to the bait, Andras just laughed, his hand reaching out to roughly grope her breast without so much as asking permission, as if hed done it a hundred times before. He tweaked her nipple, and she let out a scandalized squeak."
"Rather than wait for her inevitable retaliation, the Demon scooped her up, hefting her in his arms like she was nothing as her legs were roughly pulled around his sides. He took her by the back of the head and pressed her face against his red chest, the ends of his long hair tickling her ears on either side."

label sexscene4:
$ andras_name = "Andras"

scene cg23 with fade
pause 3
show andras smirk behind cg23
show alexia necklace naked behind cg23

"They were naked, both of them. She was left with her crotch exposed, her body helpless in his arms as he perched her over the precipice of his straining manhood. Desperately, she looked down, trying to catch a glimpse of his cock. She was not disappointed by what she saw."
"Andras shifted his grip to line up his throbbing member with Alexia's entrance. She opened her mouth to say something - maybe to tell him to stop. But no words came out."
"She moaned as his head pushed against her womanhood, her voice trailing off into a breathless gasp as it stretched her out more than Rowan {i}ever{/i} had."

an "Ha ha, already so wet for me! I think you want me a bit more than you let on, don't you?"

"Alexia tried to bite back with a retort, but the plunging feeling in her core made it come out instead as a pleasured grunt. Her fingernails dug into his back as she felt his grip relax, allowing Alexia's own weight to bring her down further and further on his shaft. "

al "F-{i}uuuuuck{/i}!"

"He bounced her up and down, toying with her as her wet cunt slid up and down upon his slick shaft. As she descended further and further, she felt his heat and fullness twinge in the center of her groin. The woman involuntarily groaned in a mix of pain and pleasure."
"Half way down, Andras suddenly lifted Alexia back off of his length, his cock pulling free from her pussy with a wet, wanton {i}schlick{/i}. She let out a growl of frustration. After all that, he was going to {i}tease{/i} her? Her nails dug deeper in his back."

an "Now for the real treat."

"He lifted her up..."

al "W-wait, where are you-"

"..and slammed her back down, but not in her clenching pussy. His cock - well lubed by her dripping jucies and his own precum - slid in with surprising ease deep into her ass. She groaned as she felt the foreign intruder dive into a most unexpected place."

al "{i}Oooh{/i}!"

"Alexia tensed up, shocked at the sudden, alien feeling in her rump. She squirmed in place, feeling suddenly vulnerable in the face of this unexpected shift. The demon, for his part, simply stared at her, chuckling at her embarrassed attempts to hide her shame."

al "{i}Urgh{/i}...."

an "I bet your husband's never taken you like this before, has he? Thanks for the lube, by the way."

"She could barely form the words answer. Her eyes squeezed shut as she tried to simply endure the ruthless anal pounding he was giving her. He roughly jerked her body up and down on his shaft, laughing at her obvious discomfort. "
"As if to compound her humiliation, the demon tilted her head to face his and forced his tongue into her mouth. She was powerless to resist."

show cg24 with dissolve
pause 2

"She felt Andras becoming more and more aggressive, reveling in the pleasure of the act. Lifting and dropping more and more frantically without a care to Alexia's wellbeing. Her ass felt painfully stretched, the slick cock invading her insides with a near-frantic pace."
"Suddenly she let out a cry. Pain spread across the red haired woman's back, as Andras's claws dug into her with heedless abandon. She responded in kind, her nails digging deep furrows into his back as she clung to him like a lifeline."

show cg25 with dissolve
pause 2

"He thrust, then humped, then thrust her down to his base, her ass bouncing against his groin in short, sharp rocking movements."

an "{i}Take it{/i}, slut!"

"A sudden rush of heat and jizz flowed into her bowels, signalling the demon's sudden orgasm. She heard him laughing even as he grunted and thrust against her. She let out a quiet moan, simultaneously mortified, yet reveling in the hot sensation flooding into her."

show cg25 with sshake
show cg25 with sshake
show cg26 with flash
pause 2

an "Who would have thought the prim little housewife would like it so much in the ass?"

"Alexia said nothing in response to his mocking tone. She panted, nearly out of breath. Her thoughts were a confused jumble of emotions and sensations. She clung to her hated lover, unsure if she wanted to hug him or shove him away."
"This was Andras's true self: a sex-crazed monster. A mocking brute whose every word was degradation, both to her dignity and her marriage."
"So why were her hips still moving of their own accord?"
"It was exhilarating in a way, she supposed. To be with such an animalistic creature that so strongly desired her. There was no love lost here: it was just passionate, empty rutting. Her cum-filled ass spoke to that truth."

show cg27 with dissolve
pause 2

"The red demon rather unceremoniously pulled out of her, allowing a dribble of white to drip from her clenching rump to the floor. With little ceremony he flipped her over and threw her down on the corner of her bed with all his strength."

al "W-wait, I need a m-"

an "Time to finish what I started."

"Ignoring her complaints, he planted himself at her rear like a stallion ready to mount a mare. His hands gripped her hips, yanking her up into position as he lined up his cock with her womanhood again."

an "Ready to take my seed in both holes?"

"Alexia twisted her head to the side in frantic denial. She met his eyes, gleaming with vicious amusement. Her face went redder than before."

show alexia necklace naked angry behind black

al "Don't you fucking {i}dare{/i}!"

"Andras' smug grin made her want to hit him. Even moreso seeing his naked body poised at her flank."

an "Do what?"

al "C-cum inside!"

"He chuckled, letting out a careless shrug in response."

an "Fine. Suppose I should leave something for next time."

show cg28 with dissolve
pause 2

"Then he entered her. Alexia gasped as he pulled back and drove his cock into her passage all the way to the hilt in one thrust. She felt the breath force from her lungs as she was stretched beyond what she ever thought possible for her to take."
"If before he had been brutish, now he was simply {i}rough{/i}, pistoning his cock in and out of her clenching pussy with no regard for her pleasure or comfort. He simply thrust into her, grinding his cockhead as deep as he could, spreading her apart."
"Whats worse, he was a beast about it, laughing and taunting her the whole way. Alexia could do nothing but take, and take, and take. She tried and failed to stop her voice as she let out a muffled squeal as he hit a particular, sensitive spot."

an "Oh ho! Was that you cumming I just felt?"

"Alexia closed her eyes, hiding her face in the bedsheets to ignore the rush of embarrassment and the growing pool of her fluids leaking onto the bed. She could not deny that she was enjoying the feeling of being violated by such a creature."
"Gods, it was pathetic."

hide cg27
show cg27 with dissolve
show cg27 with sshake
show cg27 with sshake
show cg29 with flash
pause 2

"Such thoughts were driven forcefully, at a rutting pace, from her mind as he drove her into the bed. She cried out in pleasure and shame and clung to the mattress for dear life."
"Finally, after a last, too-deep thrust, Andras pulled out completely, his cock making a loud, squishy sound as it emerged from her cunt. He took himself in hand, jerked himself twice, and sprayed his second load over her rear and back."
"To her dismay, the feel of his hot, wet load leaving its mark upon her back caused her pussy to twitch and spasm and cum. She rode out an orgasm that had been long in coming, her voice rising in pitch as the Demon finished over her."
"Observing his handiwork, Andras laughed and slapped her hard with an open palm on her bare ass."

an "There, my gift to a hero's wife. What do you think of that?"
an "I wonder if next time you'll beg me to give you a child."

"Alexia, still half-dazed by her insufferably good orgasm, was roused to sudden, blinding anger. Her spine went rigid."

al "G-get the {i}fuck{/i} out of my room!"

"Her voice shuddered even as she spoke, and her elbows trembled from holding herself up. It was difficult to look properly irate when his still-hot cum was dribbling down the crack of her ass."

show black with fade
show alexia necklace naked concerned behind black

"The demon laughed that same laugh that had started all this: scorn laced with indifference. Hed just fucked her brains out, and now he was finished with her. He clambered off the bed, strutting to the door buck-naked. "
"He didn't even bother reaching for his clothing, leaving it in a discarded mess on the ground as he opened the door and walked naked out into the hallway, leaving the door open behind him as he went."
"Alexia, mortified, rushed over to the door, too mortified to even clean herself off as she did so. She slammed the door behind him, hoping that its sharp retort might somehow jar him the same way he'd jarred her."
"It wouldn't. She knew it wouldn't. Her heart sank as she put her back against the door and sank to the ground. She put her head in her hands."

al "Goddess, what have I done?"

$ persistent.sex_scene4 = True
$ change_actor_num_flag('alexia', 'andras_influence', 5)
return





label turn2_end:


scene black with fade

"Shortly after returning to the castle following Rowan's second week in service to the twins...."

show andras displeased at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright
show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with moveinright

an "Well, well, how have you been doing Rowan? Have you been enjoying the countryside?"

ro "I-"

show andras angry at midleft with dissolve

show black with sshake
pause 0.3

an "SO MUCH SO THAT YOU'VE BEEN IGNORING ORDERS?!"



ro "Wha-"

play sound "music/SFX/ImpactHumanSmack.ogg"
show black with sshake
pause 0.3

"The red demon swings his hand out and slaps Rowan across the face, stunning the man and almost knocking him to the floor."

an "You were ordered to scout out the village North of the portal and help me capture it. If you cannot carry out such simple tasks, then you are of no use to me and my sister."
an "Failing again will be dealt with, harshly. Is that clear?"

show andras displeased at midleft with dissolve

an "You have one more week to occupy that village."

"Finished, Andras turned and walked away down the corridors of the castle. Rowan was left there for a moment, before being ushered back to his room to rest."


return






label turn3_end:


scene white with fade
show bg10 with fade

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft
show andras angry at midright
show jezera displeased at edgeright

an "So, was this your little rebellion or are you really that spineless?"

je "This is so, disappointing hero. All that effort to get you as our agent and now you fail so simple a task? I had such high hopes for you too."

ro "So what happens then, am I to just go back to my cell after all?"

an "No... it's too late for that option."

show bg10 with flash
show bg10 with sshake
pause 2

if andrasIntroSex == True:
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "A flash of energy shot into Rowan's body, forcing him to the ground from incredible pain. Once again he was helpless, just like he'd been back in the village."
    ro "Wha?"
    show andras happy at midright
    an "At least you and your wife will make fine toys for me."
    show black with fade
    "And so Rowan was forced into sexual servitude to Andras, along with his wife Alexia. He never again left his master's bedchamber."
    "Game Over - Andras' slave"
    jump gameend


elif jezeraIntroSex == True:
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    "Suddenly, Rowan's body wouldn't move. Strange blue tethers of energy flowed around his form, caressing his skin and binding him place at the same time."
    "He tried to speak, but found his mouth gagged the instant his lips parted."
    je "At least I know one thing you'll be good for. Come my hero, it's time to become my personal servant."
    hide jezera with moveoutright
    hide rowan with moveoutright
    an "Don't worry yourself about Alexia... I'll take good care of her."
    show black with fade
    "And so Rowan became Jezera's personal servant. Forced by her magic to obediently follow her wishes and be the receptacle of her desires. He never again left his mistress's bedchamber."
    "Game Over - Jezera's slave."
    jump gameend
else:

    "In a flash, Andras darted forward and jabbed his hand into Rowan's chest. His claws quickly passed through and sunk into the man's heart."
    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
    ro "Gha..."
    show bg10 with sshake
    show bg10 with redflash
    show black with fade
    an "Goodbye hero. At least your wife should prove useful as a toy."
    "Game Over - Killed by Andras"

    jump gameend








label turn3_end_village_captured:


scene white with fade
show bg10 with fade

show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

je "Well done, my hero."
je "You've accomplished much for us in these last few weeks. It is time for you to have a very well earned reward."
je "Bring her in, brother."



show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve
show alexia necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
"As Alexia was escorted into the room by the red demon, Rowan tried his best to look shocked to see her."
ro "Alexia?"
"She gave him a small nod, but said nothing for now."

je "Here is your wife Rowan, the one you came so far to find. We haven't done anything to her that she hasn't asked for, nor has she wanted for anything while in our care."
je "From now on, the two of you will no longer be prevented from being together while your duties allow you to be in the castle."

ro "That amulet...."

an "Yes, I must insist that Alexia remains inside the castle at all times. As insurance of your continued obedience."

show jezera neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

je " Is that really necessary, brother? Has Rowan not given us sufficient assurance yet that we need to continue forcing his wife to be our house guest?"

show andras smirk at edgeright with dissolve

an "If he isn't up to the task of his expanded duties, I'll need her on hand so that he can be properly punished."

show jezera displeased at edgeleft with dissolve

je "Andras, you're getting ahead of yourself. We'll discuss this later."

show jezera happy at edgeleft with dissolve

je "For now Rowan, you and Alexia have free range of the castle. Please, spend some time together, catch up, and let the staff know if you need anything."
je "In the morning I'll organize any change you'd like to the sleeping arrangements."
je "Have a good night you two."

an "Yes, enjoy one another."

scene black with fade
scene bg9 with fade

show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show alexia necklace happy at midright with dissolve
ro "I'd say that went fairly well. I don't think they realized that we'd already met."
al "Andras may have been suspicious, but I don't think he realized it. It was hard to pretend to be shocked when he started gloating about having imprisoned you for months."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

al "Now I think we've done enough talking for the night and you look exhausted. Let's go to bed. Not a night has gone by where I didn't wish to have you at my side."
ro "Alexia, are you wanting to-"

show alexia necklace happy at midright with dissolve

al "Hush."

show cg30 with fade
pause 3

"The red haired woman helped her husband out of his equipment and lead him to the bed. Once he was settled, she disrobed and lay on top of him, breathing deeply of his familiar scent and stroking his toned form."

menu:
    "Rowan found himself growing hard under her.":
        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        jump reunionSexScene
    "Rowan found himself drifting off to sleep under her.":

        $ renpy.fix_rollback()
        "The long thought lost comfort of Alexia with him put Rowan at ease. He felt more comfortable and safer than he had in months, to the point that he quickly drifted off."
        show black with fade
        "His dreams were of a happier time, of his home in the village, of children laughing, and of Alexia smiling brilliantly."

        return


label reunionSexScene:

label sexscene5:

scene cg31 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg31
show alexia necklace naked behind cg31
pause 2

"The long thought lost comfort of Alexia with him put Rowan at ease. He felt like he was back home again, with his wife lying on him."
"Thoughts of their old life bubbled up, then thoughts of her soft form and the joy it brought him."

al "Oh? Did I wake something up in you darling?"

"She had, Rowan's member was quickly growing to full hardness under his wife. He looked down at her and found her smiling encouragingly at him. This jump started the process of sending blood downstairs even faster."

"He started to sit up, but Alexia put her hand on his chest and pushed him back down."

al "No Rowan, you've faced many difficult days since we parted, I've been trapped in comfort, unable to do much of anything in that same time. Let me take care of you now."

"Obediently, her husband relaxed and allowed the red haired woman to take the lead this time."

scene cg33 with fade
show rowan necklace naked behind cg33
show alexia necklace naked behind cg33
pause 2

"She climbed up and straddled herself over Rowan's waist, extracting his stiff member and letting it run against her moistening passage. Once she felt she was sufficiently wet for him, Alexia guided the shaft into her womanhood."
"As she slowly dropped down, the man underneath her let out a satisfied groan of pleasure. Just as their hips met, Rowan started running his hands over his wife's smooth legs and hips, cupping and gently pinching her."
"The red haired woman giggled slightly from the attention as she started gyrating her hips on her husband."

al "Oh Rowan, you can never keep your hands to yourself can you? Don't stop though, I forbid it."

ro "I don't think that I could if you wanted me to."

al "And I don't think we'll ever have a chance to find out."



"Alexia leaned forward and laid back down on top of Rowan's chest, this time with their bodies still linked together. As she'd settled into place, Rowan moved one arm off of her rear to her back and held her tightly against his form."
"Then he sighed in satisfaction as her hips began moving again, this time rhythmically pumping his cock in and out of her soft interior."

if alexiaOffer == True:
    ro "I'm glad I can still please you. I was worried after-"
    al "No! Don't talk about that. Please, I just want to be with you and not worry about anything else."
    "She stopped for a moment, then resumed the act. "
    al "You're right. Just focus on me."
else:

    pass

"Their breathing was becoming more and more rapid, but both of them felt incredibly happy. Even after all this time, there was a joy and a bond that ran incredibly deep between the two of them."
"It was like that first night all those years ago."

show rowan necklace naked aroused behind cg33
ro "I love you Alexia."

show alexia necklace naked aroused behind cg33
al "Oh, Rowan, I love you too. Please, fill me with your seed."

show cg33 with sshake
show cg33 with sshake
show cg34 with flash
pause 2

"As he started twitching inside her and the first spurts of his orgasm began Alexia clenched herself down as tightly as she could. At the same time she gripped him tightly and pressed herself into him as hard as she could."
"Rowan was surprised by Alexia's aggressiveness, but it wasn't anything that was going to stop the waves of pleasure and he jerked his hips under her in time with each of his pumps."
"While he was finishing, the red haired woman was just starting to shudder in her own peak. She found herself relaxing most of her body as her insides exploded with pleasure. She shuddered a couple times and then fell limp against her husband."
"Rowan softly chuckled at his wife."

show rowan necklace naked behind cg34
ro "It sounds like you might have needed that more than I did! Guess you really missed me a lot."

show alexia necklace naked behind cg34
al "Oh you jerk!"

"She leaned back and playfully jabbed a finger into his chest."

al "You don't get to turn this around on me, you're the one who came first!"

"Then both of them burst out laughing and embraced warmly once more"

al "Can we just be like this all night? I want you to stay inside me."

ro "You'll get no complaints from me."

$ persistent.sex_scene5 = True
$ renpy.end_replay()

if alexiaOffer == True:
    "After being quiet for almost a minute, Alexia spoke up one more time."
    al "Rowan, when I slept with Andras, he never came inside my womanhood. You're still the only one who can give me a child."
    "Then she was silent once more."
    "Rowan never replied to her, but did strengthen his grip on Alexia ever so slightly."
else:

    pass

scene cg32 with fade
pause 3

"Some time later, Rowan drifted off into a deep sleep."
"His dreams were of a happier time, of his home in the village, of children laughing, and of Alexia smiling brilliantly."


show black with fade


return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc


init python:




    event('goal2_fail', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week==22', 'not goal2_completed'), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)



    event('goal2_success', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week==22', 'goal2_completed'), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)
    event('goal_3_warning', triggers='week_end', conditions=('week==52', (('goblinRecruit == False' and 'orciad_state != 2') or 'rastFirstVisit == True')), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)

label goal2_fail:



scene black with flash
show bg10 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve
show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve

je "It would seem that you are not the man I thought you were, Rowan."



if goal2_completed:
    an "What did you expect, sister? All of your schemes are falling apart, why would this one be any different?"

    je "Oh, are you blameless? We wouldn't even have any kind of army if you'd just kept going as you had!"
    ro "Listen you two, the tasks you set me were-"
else:

    je "While you did deliver Raeve keep to us, as requested, you failed to properly manage our finances and expansion to meet the required quota. This will cause an unacceptable delay to my plans."
    show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve
    an "What plans? The only scheme of yours that's succeeded was taking over Yael fork! You've failed your side of things worse than Rowan has."

    je "Don't you start with me, brother. Remember that we are in this together, isn't that what we agreed?"
    ro "Listen, it wasn't reasonable to assume that after the assault we'd still have-"
    show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve


an "Silence!"

show bg10 with flash

"A bright flash of energy surrounded Rowan and a huge wave of pain shot through him."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Gah!"

an "Effective immediately, you have forfeited your post at Bloodmeen. We shall have to decide what must be done after this setback, but you shall play no further part."

je "I suppose that maybe we should give you as a gift to your replacement? Perhaps as a prize for actually doing what we need of them?"


if jezNTR1 and not andras_alexia_sex:
    je "I'll be taking your wife. Perhaps I'll be able to make her more useful than you were. At least her talents won't be squandered on being a damn housewife."
else:

    an "I'll settle for Alexia, that tasty redhead will soon be my personal cockslut. I wouldn't say she was worth the year we wasted on this scheme, but at least I got something out of it."

show orc soldier neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

"Several orc soldiers stepped forward when signaled by their demonic master."

an "Men, return this failure to his cell. We'll decide what to do with him later."

hide orc soldier with moveoutleft
hide rowan with moveoutleft

scene bg8 with fade

"Game Over - Eternal prisoner."
jump gameend






label goal2_success:



$ rastFirstAvailable = True

scene black with flash
show bg10 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
show andras displeased behind bg10

je "Well, it would seem that congratulations are in order. Yael's Fork is ours, and the quota has been met. Once again, you've accomplished what was asked of you."

an "It seems that he's the only one we can rely on."

hide andras
show andras displeased at edgeright with moveinright

an "Isn't that right, sister?"

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Why are you bringing this up now, brother?"

an "Because our best advisor should know what's happened to us."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"The demoness let out a long sigh, then turned back to Rowan."

je "My hero, there have been setbacks in both the Tundra and Ealoaen. I'd hoped to secure alliances there to assist us in a joint assault on Prothea from the base in Rosaria you built for us, but my prospects have dried up."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "You thought to take on the holy city with what little I've managed to build up over the last few months?!"

show jezera displeased at midright with dissolve

je "Not alone! The dark elves and ogres would have joined in as well, at least if they had listened to me...."

show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Why would they help you? Solansia help me, even if they had joined you wouldn't have stood a chance against the holy armies with Deanara at their head!"

"Silence fell in the room. Rowan looked back and forth between his masters, then feared that he'd stepped beyond his bounds and was about to be punished."

show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve

"Then Andras smiled."

an "Well Jezera, it seems that your plan was doomed from the beginning."


je "Shut up, it wasn't your plan to recruit the hero of Karst!"

an "True, Rowan has proven to be our greatest asset. However, now we will be doing things my way."
an "Rather than tearing out the heart of the six realms with a single stroke, we will build ourselves an army that will bring them down one by one until only Prothea remains."
an "Would you say that's a more practical plan, Rowan?"

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "It will take years to build up an army strong enough to take on the six realms directly!"

an "But you admit it could be done."

"Rowan hesitated, biting his under lip in apprehension."

an "You see sister? Our most capable servant agrees with me."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"Jezera looked to the hero for a moment, her eyes piercing Rowan's as if he might hold all the answers she needed."

an "It would seem that you and I have many plans we will need to revise. Servant, we will discuss this and brief you later."

hide andras with moveoutright
hide jezera with moveoutright

"The red demon gave a meaningful wave to his sister, who glared at him for a moment before following him out of the portal chamber, leaving Rowan behind."
"He fingered his amulet and groaned in frustration."

ro "(Those two... damn it.)"




jump goal3_start





label goal3_start:




scene bg14 with fade
show clamin neutral at center with dissolve
show skordred neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

cla "Hey Skordrey, do you think that we'll be getting titles soon for our services? I'm looking forwards to telling my kids they're all nobles."

sk "Silly girl, tha lords of Bloodmeen have always followed tha path set out by our lord Kharos; tha law of might."
sk "We do nah have hereditary titles like tha six realms, everyone must prove that they deserve their position and lose it if another shows thar better."

show clamin angry at center with dissolve
cla "That's bullshit! I deserve the peace of mind knowing that my work has secured a place for my children and their children in the new society we're building!"

show skordred angry at cliohnaright with dissolve
sk "An have this place ruled by those who happen to have been born to the right person because some time a generation ago thar ancestors put on some fancy party or was some lucky general?"
sk "No, that's lead boulders."

show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft
al "What are you two shouting about?"

cla "This greyskin is telling me that the twins aren't going to give out titles to anyone, even those who've earned them!"

sk "Phah, wha makes ya think ya even deserve a title? Ya should just be honored for a chance to serve the masters!"

al "Whoa, hey, calm down now. There's no need to shout, we're all adults here."

"Alexia put out her hands to hold the two small people from yelling at one another further."

al "(Ugh, I wish I hadn't said that....)"
al "Why don't you ask Andras and Jezera about this, rather than arguing about what they might say? I saw them in the throne room just a moment ago."

show clamin happy at center with dissolve

cla "An excellent suggestion, thank you Alexia. Are you coming Skordred?"

sk "I'm telling ya, yar wasten yar time...."

hide skordred with moveoutright
hide clamin with moveoutright
show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Phew. (I'm glad it didn't come to blows. I've never seen those two get mad at one another before.)"

if raeve_keep_rowan_claimed_helayna:
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright

    ro "Hello Alexia."

    "His wife made no response. Thinking that maybe he should just leave, Rowan made to continue down the hall."

    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

    al "Darling, wait."

    show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve

    al " I... I wanted to say that I'm sorry for how I acted before. With all that's happening here, it wasn't right of me to get so mad over Helayna."

    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

    ro "Alexia... are you really sure about that?"

    al "You're under so much stress these days, always looking over your shoulders with two demons torturing your mind and body. Then you go and blame yourself when you have no way to protect someone but to break your vows to me."

    show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

    al "I know how you feel, darling. I said it myself, we have to do what we can, we have no choice if we want to survive this place. At least here, I can lift one weight off your shoulders."

    show alexia 2 necklace happy at edgeleft with dissolve

    al "So I just want to say, I forgive you for taking Helayna. I may not like it and I don't think I could ever share a room with her, but I can look past it."

    show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

    ro "I... thank you Alexia."

    "The two wrapped each other up in a warm embrace that pushed the pain away. While there was no doubt that Helayna would still strain their relationship, it alone would not break the bonds that Alexia and Rowan had for one another."

    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

    ro "At least that's one of my worries gone. Shame that I just learned about other problems in the castle that put a damper on our future."
else:


    show alexia 2 necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
    show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright

    al "Oh darling, it is good to see you again. How was the week?"

    ro "Fine... fine...."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at edgeleft with dissolve

al "What happened while you were away?"

ro "It's not that, it's what happened after I got back that has me worried right now. I just saw the cracks in the twin's plans. Most of what Jezera apparently had in mind fell through, now it sounds like Andras is coming up with plans to conquer each of the realms one by one."
ro "And it sounds like I'm going to be at the heart of those plans."

show rowan necklace happy at midright with dissolve

ro "Something I'll need to worry about later, the bastards just had a bit of a row with one another and I doubt that they're in the mood for listening to anything else I have to say."

show alexia 2 necklace shocked at edgeleft with dissolve

al "Oh dear."

show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "What?"

al "I just sent Cla-Min and Skordred to the twins about an argument they were having with one another."

ro "What were they arguing about?"

al "Whether or not the twins should give Cla-Min a title for her service, Skordred was going on about how the rulers of Bloodmeen don't do that sort of thing. I'm sorry, I didn't hear the whole thing."

ro "Well, this sounds like trouble. I'd better go see what's happening."

hide rowan with moveoutright



jump new_society



label new_society:


scene bg6 with fade

show skordred neutral at edgeright with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve
show andras happy at edgeleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral behind bg6

an "Skordred, Skordred, do you realize the irony of you professing the value of tradition for the ways of the God of Chaos?"
sk "I profess the ways that will lead to yar success! Tha feudal ways of the six realms lead to thar near defeat in tha last war!"

ro "(I've seen enough nobility generals to know that's true enough. The competent ones often feel like lucky accidents.)"

cla "But just think about how much more loyal and hard working your people will be if they know they have a chance to become the new nobility! Why do you think the Six Realms all practise some form of feudalism?"

ro "(Because it's mandated by Solansia. All know their place, all know peace, all know happiness.)"

show jezera happy at midleft with dissolve
je "Oh Rowan, I see you back there."

hide skordred with moveoutright
hide clamin with moveoutright
hide rowan
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with moveinright

je "Would you mind conferring with us in private? I would like your input on a problem that has arisen."

ro "... of course."

hide andras with moveoutleft
hide jezera with moveoutleft
hide rowan with moveoutleft

scene bg18 with fade
show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midleft with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

je "Well?"

an "I think we should make a decision on our policy going forward. As Rowan pointed out, it will be years before the Six Realms are ours and we cannot put this off indefinitely."

je "I wasn't really asking for your input just yet, brother."

ro "No, he's right. If you brush this off, it will only sow the seeds of doubt among your followers. I've dealt with this before, the worst thing you can do is absolutely nothing."

show andras happy at edgeleft with dissolve

an "You see? This isn't the time for half measures or vague promises. It is time to declare ourselves emperors!"

show rowan necklace shock at midright with dissolve

je "Andras?! Are you serious?"

an "Sister, sister, you said yourself that we owe nothing to the God of many masks. This is our new world, we can do as we wish in it."

je "What of those drawn to the darkness? For them, we represent a way to free themselves from the chains of this world. Do you want to throw that advantage away?"

ro "There are also your soldiers. Will they be so eager to follow a demon that adheres to feudalism?"

show andras displeased at edgeleft with dissolve
an "Ah, yes, the orcs. They're pretty much already following the way of might makes right. I hadn't considered that. Was Skordred correct in saying that they're stronger for it?"


show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve

"Rowan hesitated, realizing the gravity of the situation and what effect his words would have in the coming months, years, possibly even centuries should the twins succeed in their bid for power."

ro "(Wait, I may very well decide what society the twins build in their new world. I need to choose my words very carefully.)"

menu:
    "Heriditary feudalism.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump new_society.heriditaryFuedalism
    "Might makes right.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        jump new_society.mightMakesRight




label new_society.heriditaryFuedalism:

ro "He was right. The strength of Kharos's way would have crushed the armies of Rosaria had people like myself not stepped up to take over. I wasn't the only commoner to rise when the nobility faltered."
ro "They hated us, called us 'dirt generals', but we turned the tide."
ro "However, a realm ruled by might can hardly be called a realm. You want peace, you want prosperity, you want order? Then you must follow the laws laid down by Solansia."
ro "Might makes right may make the world yield, but you'll be ruling over a corpse while Kharos laughs in triumph."

"The two half demons watched Rowan in silence for a long moment, considering his words. Eventually Jezera spoke up."

je "I see. You're dismissed, Rowan."

"The man looked between the two of them for a moment longer, then nodded and left the room."

scene bg6 with fade

"Nearly an hour later, the twins had called up all their inner circle to the throne room to make an announcement."


show andras happy behind bg6
show jezera happy behind bg6

"The two of them stood in front of the throne and surveyed their motley crew of followers. Rowan was near the front of the small crowd with Alexia at his side, hands tightly gripped. While Alexia knew not why her husband was worried, she knew he needed her support right now."

an "Followers, favored servants, my sister and I have called you here tonight to make an announcement."

je "Yes, it has come to our attention that some of you have been hopefully of receiving recognition for your service to us. Indeed, this matter has caused some strife among the ranks."

an "Therefore we have assembled you all here to make our will known, so that there can be no further false beliefs. So you will know to punish those who descent with their masters."

je "We seek not only to make the world ours, as is our birthright, but also to remake it as we see fit... even if this goes against our father's way."

"Rowan looked up, hardly believing what he was hearing, they couldn't actually be about to do what it sounded like, could they?"

an "Know that today, marks the start of a new era, the beginning of the reigns of Emperor Andras..."

je "and Empress Jezera! Those who earn our favor will earn a place in our hierarchy, a place that will be passed on to their children, and their children's children."



"A burst of noise erupted from the assembled crowd. Some were shocked, others dismayed, and some cheered."

show bg6 with flash


"Before there was much time for any discussion, a loud crash erupted from the twins, silencing their subjects."

an "Rowan Blackwell, step forward."

"Rowan looked to Alexia for a moment and received a reassuring squeeze before releasing her hand and walked up to the dias. All eyes followed his every movement while his heart threatened to beat out of his chest."

an "Kneel."


scene cg866 with fade
pause 2
show cg867 with dissolve
pause 2
show cg868 with dissolve
pause 3
show andras happy behind cg868
show jezera happy behind cg868

"He did so."

je "You have served us faithfully over the last several months. Above all our followers, you have accomplished the most, turning Bloodmeen into a player on the world stage once more. For that service, you shall be the first to receive our favor."

"The demoness drew a sword and stood in front of the kneeling man. She placed the tip of the blade on one of his shoulders, lifted it up over his head and touched the other shoulder."

je "I, Empress Jezera of Bloodmeen, dub you a knight and the champion of our new empire. In addition, I grant you the title of lord and all the associated duties and privileges. From this day forward, your family shall ever hold this."

an "Rise, Sir Rowan, rise as the champion of Bloodmeen!"


$ jezera_name = 'Empress Jezera'
$ andras_name = 'Emperor Andras'
$ rowan_name = 'Sir Rowan'
$ alexia_name = 'Lady Alexia'
$ cliohna_name = 'Primate Cliohna'
$ cla_min_name = 'Lady Cla-Min'
$ skordred_name = 'Lord Skordred'

scene bg14 with fade

"Fifteen minutes after the twins made their proclamation and after several other titles had already been handed out...."

show skordred neutral at skorright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

sk "I canny believe this! How can the masters turn on our ways like this?"

show jezera happy at edgeleft with moveinleft

je "Because we are the masters, Skordred. Do you doubt our wisdom?"

sk "Nah, ah course not, I meant that-"

je "Then you must accept our judgement on the new path that will be forged by Bloodmeen. If you cannot, you will be replaced."

sk "I, I understand."

je "Good."

hide skordred with moveoutright

"Now that the dwarf architect had left, Rowan wondered why Jezera had sought him out. However, she didn't address him, instead she looked past him and waved to someone further down the hall."

je "Oh, lady Cla-Min? Could I have a word with you?"

"Rowan started to walk away, only for his mistress to wave at him to stay there."

show clamin happy at midright with moveinright

"A very happy goblin woman bounced up to the two of them."

cla "Yes, Jezera? Is there something I might do to help you?"

je "I see nobility suits you well. I actually thought I'd let you know on a little secret. You see, our friend here..."

"She indicated Rowan."

je "... was instrumental in convincing me to accept we needed a little change in policy going forward. If you want to thank someone for your newfound title, Rowan is your man."

hide jezera with moveoutleft

"Somehow, the short woman's grin got even bigger and she lept up into Rowan's arms to plant a big kiss on his mouth. The man looked around for any kind of help, but found that Jezera had already left."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"After he'd finally managed to escape from the somewhat overwhelmingly affectionate goblin, Rowan retreated to his room, where he was joined by Alexia not long afterwards."
"The two sat in silence for several minutes, letting the events that had just transpired sink in."

al "Rowan, are you alright with this? I know what you said at the end of the war, has something changed?"

"Rowan didn't answer at first, but his thoughts did turn back to those months after Karnas had been defeated. He'd been born a peasant, a hunter in Arthdale and a citizen of Rosaria. However, he'd become a hero and had been instrumental in winning the war."
"This was a problem, as he represented a threat to the established order. Many people respected him far more than the nobility, many of the soldiers he'd lead would have done anything he'd asked of them."
"However, Rowan had gone back home. He'd chosen to get married and live out the life he would have lived if there'd never been a war. Deanara had told him he was a true follower of Solansia for doing that, but now he was a demon's noble."
"How did he feel about this dubious honor?"

menu:
    "Happy to finally be rewarded.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I never was entirely okay with just going back to Arthdale after the war ended. My only reward for everything I did was peace."
        ro "For years I've been called 'dirt general' and have been watched by nobles either afraid of me taking their power by force or hoping to use me in their own games. It didn't matter that I was a hero, only what I was born as."
        ro "I always secretly hoped that someday I might become a noble, but this wasn't how I wanted it to happen."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia let out a low chuckle and put her hand to Rowan's cheek."
        al "This isn't something you ever told me about. A part of you buried deep for the sake of others."
        "She held the gaze of her husband for a long moment."
        al "If you had become a noble, would you have come back for me?"
        "Instead of replying, the once simple man kissed her."

        $ avatar.corruption += 5
    "Mixed feelings.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I'm torn. On one hand, I must admit that a part of me always wished that I'd been properly rewarded for my service to the Six Realms. On the other hand, I know that the peace and stability are thanks to the status quo being maintained."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia let out a low chuckle and put her hand to Rowan's cheek."
        al "That makes two of us. We aren't Gods, we all make mistakes."
        "The once simple man put his arms around the woman at his side and laid his head on her's."
    "Wish they'd never given me a title.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I wish that they'd never given me that title. I've never wanted anything but the life I was born to. They can't go back on that, not after publically making me their first noble."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia let out a low chuckle and put her hand to Rowan's cheek."
        al "Still the same man I fell in love with I see. Even though our life isn't what it use to be, your heart is still what it once was."
        "The once simple man looked down at the woman next to him and put a hand around her shoulder, pulling her tight against him and feeling her warmth."

        $ avatar.corruption -= 5


$ society_type = 'feudalism'

$ change_relation('cla_min', 20)
$ change_favor('solancia', 1)
jump new_society.thirdMission




label new_society.mightMakesRight:

ro "The nobility, by and large, was no match for Kharos's armies. They'd only known peace and it was only ever a lucky accident when one of them was actually competent as a general."
ro "People like me, commoners forced to be great by strife, were the ones who turned the war around."
ro " Even though we were the best chance they had to win, the nobility still sought to destroy the competent common generals. They called us 'dirt generals' and spread lies about our intentions while also undermining our efforts."
ro "It was an incredibly foolish, they were so caught up in what might happen after the war was won that they nearly lost the war itself."
ro "We are weak, there's no question. If you want to win the six realms, you can't fall into the same trap that they did."

"The two half demons watched Rowan in silence for a long moment, considering his words. Eventually Jezera spoke up."

je "I see. You're dismissed, Rowan."

"The man looked between the two of them for a moment longer, then nodded and left the room."

scene bg6 with fade

"Nearly an hour later, the twins had called up all their inner circle to the throne room to make an announcement."


show andras happy behind bg6
show jezera happy behind bg6

"The two of them stood in front of the throne and surveyed their motley crew of followers. Rowan was near the front of the small crowd with Alexia at his side, hands tightly gripped. While Alexia knew not why her husband was worried, she knew he needed her support right now."

an "Followers, favored servants, my sister and I have called you here tonight to make an announcement."

je "Yes, it has come to our attention that some of you have been hopefully of receiving recognition for your service to us. Indeed, this matter has caused some strife among the ranks."

an "Therefore we have assembled you all here to make our will known, so that there can be no further false beliefs. So you will know to punish those who descent with their masters."

je "We are in the Castle Bloodmeen, traditional home of the champions of Kharos, including our father Karnas."

an "These lords have always followed one path of rule, Might Makes Right! We are no different, if you wish a place of power you must prove that you deserve it and take that power for yourself! Slaves are the only exception."

je "Everyone will have their fair chance, regardless of race, regardless of sex, regardless of birth. Remember this is not the Six Realms, you don't get special treatment just because your daddy was a good at telling people with sticks where to go."

an "This castle, no, this world, will be ours because we can make it ours. You all will hold the power that you can take. That is our birthright. Dismissed."

scene bg14 with fade

"Fifteen minutes after the twins made their proclamation...."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

show clamin sad at midright with dissolve

cla "Well... crap. I guess I should have done my research. I was really hoping that I'd be able to make a good place for my family here."

show jezera happy at edgeleft with moveinleft

je "Fear not, you and yours have a place here and we can promise that your children will all have a chance in the society we're building. That's something you've never had before."

cla "True enough. I'll have to look into training and education instead."

"She bowed to both Rowan and Jezera."

cla "Good evening to you two."

hide clamin with moveoutright

je "A moment, my hero. This presents something of an opportunity to build bridges, would you come with me, please?"

scene bg6 with fade
show skordred neutral at skorright
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft
show jezera neutral at edgeleft with moveinleft

je "Ah Skordred, I'd like a word."

sk "Aye mistress?"

je "Our decision this evening was not as certain as you likely thought it to be. My brother was eager to proclaim himself emperor and I had already thought it was in our best interests to grant titles to our favorites."


"Skordred's eyes opened wide in shock."

sk "Wha?"

je "Yes, it was in fact Rowan here that convinced us of our error and to follow Kharos's path."

"The dwarf's eyes grew even larger."

je "That will be all."


sk "It would seem that I was wrong about you. I... apologize for my behavior these last few weeks."

ro "What were you wrong about? I was directly involved in killing your former master."

show skordred happy at skorright

sk "Aye, but I know naw yar a true champion of chaos, deservan of my respect and loyalty. I will not farget what yav done."

"For the first time, the dwarf bowed in reverence to Rowan, leaving the man stunned at this sudden change in attitude."

scene bg9 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midright with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"After speaking with Skordred, Rowan retreated to his room. A few minutes later, he was joined by Alexia."
"The two sat in silence for several minutes, letting the events that had just transpired sink in."

al "Rowan, what's wrong? I can tell that this announcement bothers you, but I don't know why. It seems like this is what you should have expected the twins to do. What do you know that I don't?"

"Rowan didn't answer at first, his thoughts consumed with what might have been and what will be. He remembered what the lands that had been conquered by Kharnas's armies had been like, the brutality that he'd seen, and what exactly he'd unleashed."

ro "The twins probably weren't going to run a realm of might makes right. Then I convinced them otherwise. They were on the verge of declaring themselves emperors and making feudal subjects of their favorites."

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midleft with dissolve
al "What? Why in Solensia's name would you not encourage that?"

menu:
    "I hoped they'd take another path.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "I only wanted to make sure that they didn't practise feudalism. I'd hoped that they'd take a third path, rather than defaulting to Kharos's law, but what's done is done."
        ro "Alexia, I watched the Six Realms nearly burned to the ground because of privileged birth. I can't in good conscience support continuing those mistakes."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "Alexia let out a low chuckle and put her hand to Rowan's cheek."
        al "This isn't something you ever told me about. A part of you buried deep for the sake of others."
        "She held the gaze of her husband for a long moment."
        al "Thank you for being honest with me."

        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
    "We won't win the war otherwise.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "Our lives are tied to the fortunes of the twins. If they fail, we die. As horrifying as it is, I didn't think I could throw away the advantage offered by Kharos's law."
        "Alexia sighed sadly and put her hand to Rowan's cheek."
        al "We can only do what we can."
        "Rowan placed his hand on top of her's, drawing comfort from the warmth of her touch."
    "A part of me agrees with the philosophy of Might Makes Right.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        ro "As disturbing as it might be to admit, a part of me actually agrees with the philosophy of Kharos's law. Why shouldn't the people who're best for a job get that job? Why should one be privileged because of their birth?"
        "Alexia sighed sadly and put her hand to Rowan's cheek."
        al "It's for the sake of stability, so that the land can grow and won't be constantly torn by strife and war by those seeking to carve their own worlds."
        "The hero let out a his own long sigh and pressed his hand into her's, drawing some comfort from the warmth of her touch."
        ro "I know, but it was so frustrating knowing that I wouldn't have the chance to change things, either for myself or for my children."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
        "For an instant the woman's heart skipped a beat, but then she smiled."
        al "This isn't something you ever told me about. A part of you buried deep for the sake of others."
        "She held the gaze of her husband for a long moment."
        al "Thank you for being honest with me."

        $ avatar.corruption += 5


$ society_type = 'might'

$ change_relation('skordred', 20)
$ change_favor('kharos', 1)
$ codex_add('dirt_general_starting')
jump new_society.thirdMission




label new_society.thirdMission:

scene black with fade

"The next day."




scene bg6 with fade
show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

je "Good morning, my hero. Yesterday was rather eventful, wasn't it?"

ro "That's one way of putting it."

an "It will likely not be the last of such turning points in both our plans and fates. However, what happened is in the past. We must look to the present and your future."

je "We've discussed the situation at length and have agreed that this is going to be a long campaign that will no doubt end in war."
je "We may yet be able to sway one, possibly two, of the Six Realms to our banner without bloodshed, but the others will take steps to prevent this once we play our hand."

an "I have my doubts on whether or not you'll be able to succeed, but the point is moot. Regardless of whether or not some kneel, we need a huge army if we hope to challenge any of the realms that would resist. Especially Prothea's legions."

"Rowan looked up at the red demon with interest."

ro "Oh?"

show andras happy at edgeright with dissolve

an "I had Cliohna brief me on the military contributions of each realm during the last war, it was... illuminating."

ro "(The old Andras never would have done that kind of research. He's learning.)"

show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

je "While my brother was busy with learning about our enemies, I took a look at our own capabilities. As we suspected, there is no way our current recruitment prospects will ever meet our needs."
je "These small fry will simply not be enough. We need you to find a true army, one of a thousand soldiers or more. That may be difficult in Rosaria, but the goblins of Blackholt have been making quite the nuisance of themselves as of late for the nobles."
je "The combined force of their tribes should be enough to satisfy the first stage of my brother's new plan. Perhaps you can succeed where I failed at brokering an alliance with another of the chaotic races."


an "Agreed. You should be able to do this by the end of the year, along with more funds and forces ready for further conquests. Such territorial gains are even more important, as the more we take from one realm the weaker it shall be when it comes time to conquer it."

je "If you happen to find another suitably large army and bring it to our cause, that will also satisfy your mission."

"Jezera paused, something else was at the tip of her tongue."

je "There was one other matter I want addressed shortly. Duke Raeve will be decamping for Rastedel shortly. He will be a valuable piece in the hands of my allies in the capital."

ro "Your allies in the capital?"

"Rastedel was the capital of Rosaria. It made sense that Jezera had some sway among the most corrupt of the nobles at court. But, just how far had she penetrated into noble society?"

je "Indeed. But, I want you to go on a visit to the capital yourself. The appearance of the great hero of the realm is sure to cause a stir, and I am quite eager to see how your presence is reacted to."

je "Simply visit Rastedel when you have a chance. Arrangements will be made for the duke to join you."

"Rowan nodded slowly. Rastedel. That place of shattered dreams."

je "With that settled..."

if (society_type == 'feudalism'):
    je "We will be reserving a part of the treasury for our war chest, to only be used in the event of emergencies. I'm also increasing your salary, an appropriate rate for your new rank."
else:

    je "We will be reserving a part of the treasury for our war chest, to only be used in the event of emergencies. I'm also increasing your salary, a reward for your performance thus far."

an "That will be all."

jump new_society.jobsIntro







label new_society.jobsIntro:

scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show alexia 2 necklace neutral behind bg14

al "Oh there you are Rowan."

hide alexia
show alexia 2 necklace neutral at midright with moveinright
show rowan necklace happy at midleft with dissolve

ro "Yes Alexia?"

show alexia 2 necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
al "Over these last months I haven't been feeling like I've been all that useful. I've been getting to know the staff and keeping an eye out for you, yes, but I think I can do more at the same time."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

al "Since the castle is so understaffed, I thought that it might be a good idea to help out where I can. The smoother things go here, the easier things will be for you down the line."

"She fingered the amulet at her neck, in a way that felt uncomfortably familiar to Rowan."

al "Our fates are tied to the twins at this point."

ro "Where exactly where you thinking of helping?"

al "I can assist the staff with cleaning and cooking, I could assist Clionha in the library, or even work in the underground if it comes to it. There are lots of places to go."
al "Since you're managing the castle's affairs, I thought that it would be a good idea if you send me where you think I'm needed and I'll do what I can there."

ro "Are you sure about this?"

al " I am. I may be a housewife, but that doesn't mean that I can't do my part to help out. I'm prepared to do what's needed..."

al "...I only ask that you not send me to the beasts below for longer than absolutely necessary."

show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve

ro "Alexia...."

scene black with fade

"You may now assign Alexia to the various buildings in the castle to provide benefits every week."
"She has her own set of skills that make her suitable for some jobs more than others. Alexia will be shaped by her experiences, and the people she works with, during this time."
"A glimpse into her time working in this job will be given to you each week as well, which may have choices to be made and give you an idea of what happens to her in that time."

return







label goal_3_warning:

scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera happy behind bg6

je "My hero."

hide jezera
show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"Rowan was setting up his pack for his the weeks field work when a not entirely appreciated visitor came to see him off."

je "There was just one quick thing I wanted to mention to you before you left."
je "I gave you some objectives some time ago, and I couldn't help but notice that they are not all done yet."

if goblinRecruit == False and orciad_state != 2:
    je "I asked you to bring terms of alliance to one of the chaos races of the Rosarian plane. The orcs or the goblins. But, no such terms have yet been struck. This is not a situation that can be tolerated for long."
    if rastFirstVisit == True:
        je "Furthermore, You have yet to visit Rastedel. Your peoples poor capital must be quite lonely without its beloved champion paying a visit."

elif rastFirstVisit == True:
    je "You have yet to visit Rastedel. Your peoples poor capital must be quite lonely without its beloved champion paying a visit."




je "The clock is ticking hero. Do not forget that."

"Rowan nodded softly."

ro "Im working on it."

je "You best be. I do so hate to be disappointed."

"Jezera saunted away, leaving Rowan to consider her command. Her tone had been mostly innuendos, but her message was clear. Hurry it up."

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('castle_access_week4', triggers="week_start", conditions=('week == 4',), run_count=1, priority=pr_system)
    event('castle_alexia_job_week23', triggers="week_start", conditions=('week == 22',), run_count=1, priority=pr_system)
    event('week4_introduction', triggers="week_start", conditions=('week == 4',), run_count=1, priority=pr_story)


label castle_access_week4:

    $ systems.castle = True
    $ systems.research = True
    $ systems.building = True
    return


label castle_alexia_job_week23:
    $ systems.npc_jobs = True

    $ all_actors['alexia'].job_state = ActorJobState()
    $ castle.npc_with_jobs.append('alexia')
    $ set_job_class('alexia', 'pure_housewife')
    return






label week4_introduction:



$ alexiaOffer = False





scene black with fade

show jezera happy behind black

"Rowan awoke with a familiar form resting against him. It wasn't their home back at Arthdale, but for a moment, it might as well have been."

je "Good morning, my hero."

"Just for a moment."
"Jezera was relaxing in a nearby seat, watching the couple with a smile on her face."

scene bg9 with fade
show alexia necklace naked behind bg9
show rowan necklace naked behind bg9
show jezera happy at edgeright with dissolve

ro "How long have you been there?"

je "Only a few minutes, just thought I'd let you sleep a little longer and enjoy the scenery in the meantime."

al "Hmm... what is it Rowan?"

je "Good morning to you too, lovely lady."

show alexia necklace naked shocked behind bg9

al "Ah! What are you doing here?"

je "Dropping off breakfast and asking if you'd like your things brought over here from your room Alexia."

"She indicated the covered platters sitting on the desk behind her."

show alexia necklace naked behind bg9

al "Oh! Uh..."

"Alexia looked to her husband, unsure how she should respond."

menu:
    "Switch to one room.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alexiaSeparateRoom = False
        "Rowan returned her look, then smiled and nodded."
        "Alexia beamed in response then turned back to the blue skinned demoness."
        al "Yes, I think I'll be sleeping here from now on."
        "Jezera nodded in response, then stood up."
        je "Very well, I'll send someone at once to take care of that. I'll also have a bath prepared for the both of you."
        je "Rowan, I will not be calling on your services until after lunch, you have the morning off."
    "Keep separate rooms.":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ alexiaSeparateRoom = True
        ro "I'm probably going to be keeping odd hours and won't be around all that often, maybe you should keep your old room and we can share whenever we feel like it?"
        al "I was actually thinking the same thing. We also wouldn't have to worry about disturbing one another if... something unavoidable comes up. Though it's a relief that I didn't have to suggest it myself."
        "Alexia gave a small smile and then turned back to the blue skinned demoness."
        al "Thank you, but I think you can leave my things in my room for now."
        "Jezera nodded in response, then stood up."
        je "Very well. Then I'll make arrangements to have a bath drawn for you instead. You're free to return to your room when you wish."
        je "Rowan, I will not be calling on your services until after lunch, you have the morning off."

"She walked towards the door, then stopped just as she touched the knob."

je "Oh, and I'm so glad that the two of you didn't try to escape last night. I had a small bet with my brother that you wouldn't try something so foolish."
je "He'll be so disappointed to find out he lost."

hide jezera with moveoutright

scene black with fade
scene bg9 with fade
show rowan intro necklace happy at midleft with dissolve
show alexia necklace happy at midright with dissolve

"Half an hour later, Alexia and Rowan were eating together and discussing the demonic twins, whose whims they were now subject to."

if alexiaOffer == True:
    al "... and that's about all I know about Andras, other than..."
    show alexia necklace concerned at midright with dissolve
    "Alexia burned with shame as she struggled to get the words out. Her husband, sensing how uncomfortable the memories were making her, took her hand and moved the topic on conversation on."
    ro "Shhhh, my love. Tell me what you were able to learn about Jezera instead."
    show alexia necklace happy at midright with dissolve
else:

    al "... and that's about all I know about Andras. Like I said, I'm not sure exactly what's real or not since he was probably pretending through most of it."
    ro "Alright, what about the sister?"

al "I'm afraid I don't know much about her. After you left she lied about her life in Uvarth for a while, then revealed her true self and knocked me unconscious with some sort of magic spell."
al "She would sometimes come and visit, but never said much."
al "Both of them seem to be very good liars and have powerful magic. Darling, please be careful around them."
"Rowan smiled and nodded, and the pair spent the rest of the morning discussing happier topics of conversation, until it was time for Rowan to report to Jezera."





scene bg14 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

"Shortly after lunch..."

ro "I see we're no longer under guard."

je "Yes, that was the agreement if you didn't try to escape. You're both now free to travel around the castle as you please."
je "My hero, please, walk with me."

"The blue skinned demoness started to walk down the hallway, Rowan hesitated for a moment and then followed."

ro "This isn't the way to the portal chamber."

je "No, today I'm giving you a new set of duties."

ro "And what exactly would those be?"

je "Management and advice. While we do have a mighty fortress here, it is woefully understaffed and most of the surrounding infrastructure was destroyed in the last war."
je "That's why I chose you to be our agent. You aren't the most powerful, nor the strongest, nor the smartest of the heroes that killed my father."
je "However, you are cunning and have the skills we need to change this castle into the seat of an empire."

ro "What makes you say that?"

"Jezera suddenly stopped."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"After a moment turned to smile at Rowan."

je "You're the hero of the siege of Karst. After the lord died and the other nobles fled, you are the one who took command and held out for a siege that lasted four months until reinforcements from Prothea arrived to relieve it."
je "You are the one who constantly snuck out of the castle at night to smuggle in supplies."
je "You are the one who managed to repel two assaults in spite of impossible odds."

ro "Three assaults."
ro "Most don't remember the second one since they gave up after realizing I'd sabotaged the siege equipment the night before. Also the first one was doomed from the moment I'd managed to rally the garrison; they didn't have any siege equipment at the time."

je "The stories do tend to miss a lot of details and embellish some things."

ro "People always prefer the legend to reality. When I think of Karst, I see the faces of people who died. People who put their lives in my hands."

je "Still, it remains an impressive resume. Such a shame that a commoner can't become a general, let alone an officer, in Rosaria."
je "Like your little band of heroes, my brother and I aren't going to let a thing like birth get in the way of putting someone's skills to use."

ro " I think you misunderstand why I chose to go back to Arthdale."

je "Chose? Well, you've made your choice to work for us and I don't intend to let your talents go to waste."

"She resumed walking, leading Rowan into the throne room."





scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midedgeleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at trueedgeleft with dissolve

je "That's why I'm putting you in charge of the castle."

ro "What?"

je "My brother and I will set the quotas for what we want done, it will be your job to work out how we get there. Oh, and don't worry about the day to day operations, we still want you to be our eyes and ears in the world."
je "Your job will be to figure out the big picture."
je "That includes choosing how to spend our funds and where we should direct our research. I suppose that would make you our steward."

show clamin neutral pipe at midmidright with moveinright
show skordred neutral at skorright with moveinright

"Jezera came to a stop in front of an odd pair; a dark dwarf man and a goblin woman."
"The dwarf had a regal air about him, with his elaborate gold plated clothing, but his appearance was very typical of his race. Rowan noticed right away that the dark man did not like him, his tense stance and glare of disdain was very evident."
"The goblin woman on the other hand was all smiles. She had the look of a caravan merchant and gave off a practised sense of trying to make herself seem like she was your best friend and had the perfect item that would solve all your problems."

je "May I present to you Skordred and Cla-Min."
je "You two, this is your new boss, the hero Rowan."

"The dwarf, Skordred, spat on the floor as Jezera spoke Rowan's name. On the other hand, the goblin Cla-Min bowed deeply. Jezera ignored their actions."

je "Skordred is a dark dwarven master builder, a status that the one who built the first Castle Bloodmeen also held, and lead the team that rebuilt it for Karnas."
je "He has agreed to resume his old post in service to my brother and I, and will oversee any construction projects you allocate funds for."

sk "Listen, 'hero', I don't want to talk to you more than I have to. Even if you serve the new masters now, you're part of the group that killed the old master. I haven't forgiven you for that grave sin."

hide skordred neutral with moveoutright

je "Not particularly friendly, but like our mother, he is strongly drawn to the darkness. I don't doubt his loyalty in the least."

"Seemingly unable to contain herself any longer, the goblin woman jumped forward and started shaking Rowan's hand vigorously."

show clamin happy at midmidright with dissolve

cla "Tis an honor to finally meet the great master schemer Rowan! A great goblin in human flesh!"

"After a moment Rowan realized with some alarm that the green woman was genuinely fawning over him!"

cla "There have been so many stories of the great things you've done during the war, of sabotage and trickery! No cheating magic, no big man strength, just honest slinking and stinking."
cla "It'll be a real honor working under you... or over you if that's your preference."
cla " To be honest, I prefer being on top myself, but I've got lots of girls in the family who like taking it in all sorts of ways and-"

je "That's enough. Give the man some space."

"Much to Rowan's relief, the openly affectionate goblin woman stepped back then bowed to him again."

je "Cla-Min is the head of a goblin merchant caravan. She's agreed to provide us with the supplies and materials we will need in exchange for access to my portal network. If you need to upgrade your equipment or acquire adventuring gear, she's your woman."

"The short stack posed proudly and winked at the hero. Then she hesitated and seemed to be struck by a sudden inspiration."

cla "We've got lots of boys in the family too if you don't go for ladies. I'm sure we can work out-"

show jezera displeased at trueedgeleft with dissolve

je "Min!"

cla "Sorry."

"Shaking her head in dismay, Jezera lead Rowan away from the merchant towards the stairs down to the underground section of the castle."





scene bg8 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

ro "That was... an interesting experience."

je "I'd assumed that Skordred would give you the cold shoulder, but Min's over exuberance was wholly unexpected. Had you ever heard of goblins idolizing you?"

ro "I'd heard a rumor about it once, but I'd discounted it long ago."

scene bg11 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
show andras displeased at midright

"The two of them found Andras in what appeared to be a barracks complex, watching orc soldiers perform training drills. Upon noticing the approaching pair, the red demon's expression soured considerably."

an "Ah, sister, and servant. Time for the inspection then?"

je "Dear brother, are you such a sore loser that you can't even manage common courtesies?"

"Andras only growled in response then waved the blue skinned woman off and indicated for Rowan to stay. Jezera waited a moment to see if her brother would say anything else before shrugging and leaving her charge behind."

hide jezera with moveoutleft

an "This is our current military facility. Skordred hasn't had enough resources to get more than an orc barracks up and running out of the ruins of the old underground."

scene black with fade

"He went on to explain in detail their current ability to support forces and his recruitment efforts. Rowan took a tour of the area afterwards and sparred briefly with some of the soldiers."
"Afterwards he had a very good idea of the current military capacity of the castle."
"And all that he'd learned suggested that the state of things was not good."
"At maximum capacity the current facilities couldn't do much more than occupy a handful of villages, and they wouldn't be able to hold them against a major counter attack."
"On top of that, Andras's current recruitment prospects would take months to fill the barracks."
"It would take a lot of improvements to the facilities and dramatically increased recruiting to conquer a single one of the six realms, let alone all of them."

scene bg6 with fade

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

je "Now that you know what our capabilities are, it's time to learn what me and my brother expect of you in the coming months."

"The three of them were back in the throne room, now with Jezera sitting on the throne and Andras standing at her side."

je "Firstly we want you to raise a force powerful enough to take Raeve keep in Rosaria, nearby my portal. This will end the baron's rule in the area and create a foothold for further conquests."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "If you can somehow sway the duke to our cause or take control of the keep through delectable subterfuge, that will satisfy us as well."

"The demoness obviously liked the idea of taking over from the shadows. Her brother snorted, clearly he'd prefer the more direct route over the alternatives that his sister had suggested."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "In addition, bring up our overall military capacity to that of a proper army and raise our treasury to contain at least 500 gold crowns. Complete these tasks in six months."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

je "Succeed and you shall earn many rewards."

show andras angry at edgeright with dissolve

an "Fail, and you will suffer greatly, Alexia as well."

je "Good luck, my hero."




show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

je "With that formality out of the way, the treasury is at your disposal for your first construction projects. Skordred will tell you about what projects are available. We will also start paying you a weekly salary for your work out of the treasury."

an "I would advise against spending that money frivolously. It's what you'll be buying your personal equipment with."

ro "So I'm to work with what I have in your service? I guess Cla-Min will have to live with not seeing me as a customer for a few weeks to come."

je "Well, if she has something that will help you in our service, perhaps I can be convinced to divert some of our construction funds as a stipend for you to purchase equipment? That is, as long as you don't mind me keeping some of it for my own schemes."

ro "I'll think about it."

an "Then talk to our servants and return when you've come to your decision."

scene bg20 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

"Rowan knocked on the door to Skordred's workshop."

play sound "music/SFX/door knock.ogg"
pause 1

show skordred neutral at skorright with moveinright

"A moment later, the dwarf arrived with a glare in his eyes."

ro "Let me see your current construction options."

"Evidently the dwarf had expected this, and he handed Rowan a clipboard with three diagrams on it, along with short descriptions of each. They'd probably been prepared for the twins, but now Rowan was the one to receive them."
"The builder was not happy about this."

hide skordred with moveoutright

ro "(My options are, a forge, a dark sanctum, or a tavern.)"
ro "(The forge would dramatically improve the power of our soldiers. The dark sanctum would give us another type of soldier and improve our ability to do research, helping in the long term. The tavern would increase the income for our treasury.)"

"Still holding onto the clipboard, Rowan left the workshop behind and headed towards the wagon parked a ways outside the castle's main gate."

scene bg19 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show clamin neutral at midright with dissolve

"The goblin woman was much friendlier, eager to show off what goods she had available. Some of her enthusiasm faded when she found out that Rowan didn't have the money on him to buy much yet, but kept at it out of her strange adoration."
"Cla-Min had a small selection of arms available; nothing fancy, but always useful for anyone in the adventuring profession."

ro "(Well, time to come to my decision. Should I start one of the construction projects or give up some of the treasury for a stipend to buy equipment with?)"

scene black with fade




menu:
    "Discuss construction with Skordred":
        menu:
            "Forge":
                $ castle.scheduled_upgrades.append('forge')
                $ change_treasury(-castle.buildings['forge'].up_cost)
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                scene bg6 with fade
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
                show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

                an "Excellent. Having proper gear should make my orcs actually somewhat decent in battle. I already have someone in mind to serve as forgemaster. I'll have him in by the time Skordred is finished building the forge."
            "Dark Sanctum":

                $ castle.scheduled_upgrades.append('sanctum')
                $ change_treasury(-castle.buildings['sanctum'].up_cost)
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                scene bg6 with fade
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
                show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

                je "I'm glad we're going to finally get sorcerers around here, they'll be able to give Cliohna a hand. Hmm, I'll have to see about getting someone to keep the succubi and incubi in line."
            "Tavern":

                $ castle.scheduled_upgrades.append('tavern')
                $ change_treasury(-castle.buildings['tavern'].up_cost)
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                scene bg6 with fade
                show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
                show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
                show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

                je "The earlier we build our income, the faster we will be able to build everything else. I do hope you put the intelligence we get to good use as well. You're going to be playing catch up when it comes to building our armies."






je "The final decision you'll have to make today is how you want to direct our librarian's research. I understand she's ready to start at anytime, so please pay her a visit right away."

show bg12 with fade

"Rowan entered into the great library of Castle Bloodmeen."

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Never was one for books, I do remember how ecstatic Loralyn was when she first stepped in here."

"He skimmed the aisles, looking for the librarian. There'd been several sorcerers in Karnas's armies that worked in here during the war, but Rowan couldn't remember anyone being known as 'the librarian'."

"Whoever she was, she wasn't one of the old guard like Skordred."

show cliohna neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

"Then the hero found her, standing at a lectern in one of the alcoves. She looked very young, either in the end of her teens or barely out of them by Rowan's guess."
"Long blond hair ran down her back and she wore very revealing clothing that barely covered her body."
"The woman appeared to be deeply engrossed in the rather large tome she was currently reading. A stack of similarly sized books rested nearby with a magical staff propped against them."

hide rowan with dissolve
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with moveinleft

ro "So, you're the librarian?"

"As Rowan spoke, she carefully closed the book and turned to face him. Instantly the hero realized that he'd been wrong about her age; the eyes gave it away. They were not the innocent eyes of a girl, but instead ancient and filled with cynicism."

cl "Cliohna, and you must be Rowan. I have prepared a list of topics that I can focus my research on, please select the one you think will be best to begin with."

"She took a sheet of parchment off of the lectern and handed it to Rowan. He accepted it and did a quick skim of the topics outlined."

ro "Okay, I can understand why we'd need to work on diplomacy or set up a contact network for research, but why exactly do you have exploration techniques and history of the war on here?"
ro "I probably know more about the war than most, and have plenty of scouting experience."

cl "Ah, but how much do you know about how the world has been reshaped after the war? Have you worked with charting courses for armies or have you been trained in the use of cartography and surveying equipment?"

ro "Uh..."

cl "I could go to great lengths to explain why each and every one of these items will be of great use to the twins and your service to them."

ro "No, I think that's fine."

cl "Good, I'll keep it short then. Any of these are perfectly fine to start with, the main thing that will be important from here on out is that you don't focus your efforts too hard in any one category."
cl "After all, having great soldiers and knowledge of tactics will not be useful if you don't have the diplomatic skills to recruit new armies to your cause."
cl "The expertise to train and breed monsters will not go far if you haven't the skill to find their nests in the first place."
cl "Now, lord Rowan, let me know when you have made your choice."


call screen researches_screen(True)

cl "Very well. I will begin my work and submit a report when I've finished."

"Evidently this was the end of the conversation. Cliohna turned back around and selected a different tome from the stack. With a wave of her hand, it floated out of the pile and settled itself onto the lectern as the old book took its old place in the pile."

"Rowan simply shook his head and said goodbye before taking his leave. That woman did seem to be human, but he was certain that she was a lot older than she seemed."
"The power he felt radiating from her must have been similar to Loralyn, who herself was one of the most skilled of the remaining elven mages."





scene bg6 with fade
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve
show andras displeased at edgeright with dissolve

"He returned to the throne room."

an "It seems that concludes your duties, for now."

je "Are there any question you have about the castle?"

ro "I'm curious, where did you find Cliohna? I can tell she's a powerful magic user, an ancient one at that, but I've never heard of her. Even most of the elves only live for a couple centuries, but she seems even older than that."

show jezera happy at midright with dissolve

"The blue skinned demoness only smiled."

je "I don't know where Cliohna is from. She approached us, not the other way around. The deal is, she gets full access to the library in exchange for doing our research. That's the extent of our relationship."

show jezera neutral at midright with dissolve

je "At any rate, it is getting late and you should get to bed soon. We're sending you out to explore again in the morning after all."


$ codex_add('cla_min_starting')
$ codex_add('skordred_starting')
$ codex_add('cliohna_starting')
$ glossary_add('treasury')
$ glossary_add('morale_start')
$ glossary_add('military_capacity_start')

return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
label whitescar_dialogue:

if whitescarDialogueStage == 1:
    jump whitescarFirstDialogue
else:

    jump whitescarSecondDialogue

label whitescarFirstDialogue:

scene bg7 with fade

"Rowan walked to the doorway of the Red Sun Alliance representatives guest room with a pit in his stomach. It was his duty to feel out the representative, but that didnt mean he was happy about it. The last time the two had met alone in person, the Wolfman had nearly killed him."
"Rowan shoved those concerns aside, taking hold of the door and making a point to open it with force. He swept inside, his eyes alighting to the Wolf stalking around the luxurious, gilded room. His bestial presence looked all the more awkward in contrast to the frilly drapes and crimson curtains."
"The creature paced the room like a carnivore stalking the packs perimeter. He growled every so often to himself, his bulky form seeming confined by the small room. He let out a snarl as his yellow eyes held to Rowans."


show whitescar neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

whit "Those thrice-damned Twins goad me with this useless finery. Do they take me for one of those feeble Midnight Court sychophants?"

show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

ro "Chief Whitescar."

"The Wolf paused in his hectic pacing, his head snapping over to look straight at Rowan. The two stared each other down."



whit "Rowan. So you have come."

ro "I have. On behalf of the Twins, I welcome you to Castle Bloodmee-"

whit "Skip the pleasantries, human. Empty words are a waste of air, forced platitudes even moreso."

ro "I only meant it as a sign of respect."

whit "Respect is earned through action, not seduced through frivolous boot-licking."



whit "You of all people should know that. It is why I am glad the Twins have chosen you to arbitrate these negotiations."

show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve

ro "Well dont get too comfortable with yourself. I havent decided on who I intend to pick yet."



whit "The choice is obvious. The Red Sun Alliance is providing you exactly what a worthy ally should: strength and loyalty. The Midnight Court only offers deceit and betrayal."

ro "That remains to be seen."

whit "Well, if you have not come to render a decision, then what is your purpose here?"

ro "Honestly? To get to know you better."

"At this the white Wolf smiled, stretching his fangs wide across his bestial face as he gave Rowan a predatory grin."



whit "You already learned everything you need to know about me when we met in the canyon."



whit "But at least I see what you are angling for, now. Ask your questions, human. I will do my best to answer them."

$ whitescarDialogueCount = 0
$ whitescarFirstQ = True

label whitescarDialogueMenu:
show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve

menu:
    "Why does the Red Sun Alliance even exist?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if whitescarFirstQ == True:
            $ whitescarDialogueCount += 1
            whit "A fools question. Why does any alliance exist? To protect them from something by becoming stronger than the sum of their parts."
            ro "Thats hardly a good answer."
            whit "We are a confederation of Fae spirits, bound together in a compact of blood, magic and loyalty. Rosaria is a dangerous place, especially for nature spirits not born of this plane."
            ro "What do you mean, not of this plane?"

            whit "It is a long an ancient story, one I shall recount to you in full, should you prove worthy of trust."

            whit "We are led by Sol. The Elder. The Ancient; a Dragon of incalculable age and wisdom. He has watched your masters recent campaigns with interest."
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            ro "They are not my masters."

            whit "When the Twins beckon, you grovel. That is submission. It is better to be honest with yourself than live in a delusion. The Red Sun Alliance knows this better than anyone."

            whit "Do you think we are any more pleased with this arrangement than you are? The spawn of Kharos are fickle and cruel. But the circumstances of the moment compel us to offer our friendship nonetheless."
            $ whitescarFirstQ = False
            menu:
                "Who is a part of the Red Sun Alliance?":
                    whit "We are the Fae. The {i}true{/i} Fae. We are spirits of wood and bole, of fur and claw. The form you now see me in is just the latest life cycle that I have inhabited."
                    whit "Ignorant mortals will call us Beastmen, but that is not what we are. The Red Sun Alliance are those spirits not bound by the false dichotomy of the Gods of Light and Darkness."
                    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
                    ro "You arent aligned with Solanse or Kharos?"

                    whit "Is choosing a middle path really so terrible? At what point does the cause no longer justify the bloodshed?"

                    whit "There must be balance in all things, Rowan. An eternal twilight is just as awful as an endless noontime. Neither of the Gods are acting in anything other than their own self interest."
                    whit "...As are we all. My kind, at least, are pragmatic enough to acknowledge that fact of nature."
                    jump whitescarDialogueMenu
                "Is the Alliance Stable?":


                    whit "..."
                    whit "It is. But we are no longer whole. The Midnight Court betrayed us long ago, taking many of our younger spirits with them in their exodus. They no longer follow Sols teachings."
                    whit "They have corrupted themselves with their own lust for power. They can no longer even be truly counted amongst the Fae. "

                    whit "But those countless spirits that make up our Alliance remain true to our nature, and are unshakeable in our loyalty. We are of one mind: if you are a friend of the Fae, you are a friend to all of us."
                    jump whitescarDialogueMenu
                "Why do your people hate the Midnight Court?":


                    whit "Why do {i}you{/i} hate slavers, bandits, brigands and rapists?"
                    whit "The putrid offal that makes up the Midnight Court are literal abominations. They are Fae who defied their own life cycle: choosing to inhabit the mortal forms of sentient beings!"

                    whit "When a Fae reaches the end of its natural life, its body dies to allow the spirit to return to the plane of existence from whence we originate. "
                    whit "Over the course of centuries, our spirits are able to eventually return in a new form, possessing the body of either a plant or an animal. It is an eternal circle, a means for our spirits to remain pure and untainted in this alien place."

                    whit "The Midnight Court defied their very nature, occupying the bodies of beings that possessed souls of their own, for the sake of a false immortality."
                    whit "They are the corruption of life, the ultimate narcissists. Their very words are poison, their temptations of power a fickle mirage to draw you in to their spiders web."
                    jump whitescarDialogueMenu
        else:
            menu:
                "Who is a part of the Red Sun Alliance?":
                    whit "We are the Fae. The {i}true{/i} Fae. We are spirits of wood and bole, of fur and claw. The form you now see me in is just the latest life cycle that I have inhabited."
                    whit "Ignorant mortals will call us Beastmen, but that is not what we are. The Red Sun Alliance are those spirits not bound by the false dichotomy of the Gods of Light and Darkness."
                    show rowan necklace shock at midleft with dissolve
                    ro "You arent aligned with Solanse or Kharos?"

                    whit "Is choosing a middle path really so terrible? At what point does the cause no longer justify the bloodshed?"

                    whit "There must be balance in all things, Rowan. An eternal twilight is just as awful as an endless noontime. Neither of the Gods are acting in anything other than their own self interest."
                    whit "...As are we all. My kind, at least, are pragmatic enough to acknowledge that fact of nature."
                    jump whitescarDialogueMenu
                "Is the Alliance Stable?":


                    whit "..."
                    whit "It is. But we are no longer whole. The Midnight Court betrayed us long ago, taking many of our younger spirits with them in their exodus. They no longer follow Sols teachings."
                    whit "They have corrupted themselves with their own lust for power. They can no longer even be truly counted amongst the Fae. "

                    whit "But those countless spirits that make up our Alliance remain true to our nature, and are unshakeable in our loyalty. We are of one mind: if you are a friend of the Fae, you are a friend to all of us."
                    jump whitescarDialogueMenu
                "Why do your people hate the Midnight Court?":


                    whit "Why do {i}you{/i} hate slavers, bandits, brigands and rapists?"
                    whit "The putrid offal that makes up the Midnight Court are literal abominations. They are Fae who defied their own life cycle: choosing to inhabit the mortal forms of sentient beings!"

                    whit "When a Fae reaches the end of its natural life, its body dies to allow the spirit to return to the plane of existence from whence we originate. "
                    whit "Over the course of centuries, our spirits are able to eventually return in a new form, possessing the body of either a plant or an animal. It is an eternal circle, a means for our spirits to remain pure and untainted in this alien place."

                    whit "The Midnight Court defied their very nature, occupying the bodies of beings that possessed souls of their own, for the sake of a false immortality."
                    whit "They are the corruption of life, the ultimate narcissists. Their very words are poison, their temptations of power a fickle mirage to draw you in to their spiders web."
                    jump whitescarDialogueMenu
    "What is your role in the Alliance?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ whitescarDialogueCount += 1
        whit "I am the Mane, emissary of Sol and Speaker of the Council of Elders. I am the oldest living Fae, exempting those monsters of the Midnight Court."
        whit "I am here as a representative of my people, and am thus bound by their collective honor. It is the only reason why that Witch is still alive at all."

        whit "Had I my choice, Id have already stalked that misbegotten Arzyl through the Castles corridors, torn her to bloody ribbons, and sucked the vile marrow from her accursed bones."

        whit "...Youll forgive my outburst. I find these man-built walls oppressive; being cooped up in here so close to a foe makes my pelt itch."
        jump whitescarDialogueMenu
    "Why did you attack me in the canyon?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ whitescarDialogueCount += 1

        whit "Why does an instructor practice on the training field with new recruits? To take the measure of them."
        show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
        ro "So you decided to test me."

        whit "An ally is only as useful as the strength they provide. You are the face of the Twins War on this world, for better or worse."
        whit "I had to be sure we were not allying with weaklings."

        whit "For what its worth? You passed the test."
        show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
        ro "Gee, thanks a lot."
        jump whitescarDialogueMenu
    "Are you truly led by a dragon?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ whitescarDialogueCount += 1

        whit "Yes. The Red Sun Alliance follows the teachings of the Dragon Sol."
        ro "I thought the Dragons had mostly died out."

        whit "For the most part, they did. Sol was one of the Elder race who chose a different path. He secluded himself in the Forest of Ardynne, millenia ago."
        whit "He allowed himself to be entangled within the heart of the forest. As vines slid between his scales and new trees dug their roots into his carapace, he became as one with nature."
        whit "He found my people, the Fae in desperate straits. We were the fading nature spirits of a dying plane of reality. Sol came into contact with us, and offered to bridge the gap between our world and his so that we might live."
        whit "Thus, we formed the Pact of Rebirth. In exchange for our lives and a new home, we became bound to the Lifebringers Draconic spirit, and accepted the life cycle he had created for us. It was a win-win situation."
        jump whitescarDialogueMenu

    "I have no further questions for you." if whitescarDialogueCount > 3:
        $ released_fix_rollback()

        whit "I have no doubt that we will speak again, Rowan."
        ro "Hopefully next time it wont involve a fight to the death."
        whit "I would not concern myself overmuch about such things, boy. Should we come into conflict in the future, I have a feeling it will be a bit more intimate than that."
        ro ""
        ro "If you say so."
        "Rowan turned to leave, but the sound of a muffled snort drew his eyes back to the White Wolf."

        whit "I have a question of my own, if youll indulge me."
        whit "Why do you serve the Twins? A man like you you do not strike me as the type to serve at someones beck and call."
        ro "Most men dont find themselves in my circumstances."
        if serveChoice ==1:
            ro "Truth be told, I am not doing this because I want to, but because I have to. The Twins have become far too powerful to be openly opposed."
            whit "Hmm so like clever prey, you are playing dead."
            ro "For now."
            whit "..."

            whit "You intrigue me, Human! You remind me of my own peoples philosophy: the strong survive, the weak are culled. As true in Empires as in the Wild."
            whit "Perhaps there is more potential to our prospective alliance than I first thought."
        elif serveChoice == 2:
            ro " I it was made clear to me very early on what the alternative would be if I did not."

            whit "Hah! So you have been blackmailed. "
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            ro "No. This was worse. They were going to lock me up and throw away the key. I was afraid of becoming a prisoner in my own mind. "

            whit "..."
            whit "No living thing should suffer the cruelty of eternal captivity."
            whit "I think I am coming to understand you better, Rowan. You have been enslaved to a master who dangles punishments and rewards in equal measure over your nose, like a fresh kill."
            whit "Just have a care to remember which of the two is actually drawing your scent."
        elif serveChoice == 3:
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            ro "And the only reason I go along with this charade in the first place is for the sake of my wife."
            whit "So that is why! They have taken your mate. I am surprised you have not murdered them all already."
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            ro "Dont think for a second that I wouldnt if I could. But for now, I have to pick my battles. For her sake."
            whit "Love is a potent but dangerous emotion, as prone to mistakes and missteps as anything else conjured by mortals. Have a care that you are not unwittingly serving those you claim to despise, boy."
        else:
            ro "And Im not their servant exactly. More like their partner."

            whit "Perhaps you should discuss that with your partners then! Ha ha!"
            show rowan necklace angry at midleft with dissolve
            ro "There is more truth in their words than you might think. It is not as if Solansia has made the world a better place for her rule."

            whit "...And you think that the Children of Kharos will be any better?"
            show rowan necklace neutral at midleft with dissolve
            ro "Perhaps. I would sooner try for {i}something{/i} than hope for nothing."
            ro "Besides: arent you here to make an alliance with them? If they are so terrible then what are you doing here?"

            whit "The same as you are Human: Surviving."
        "Seeing that the bestial Fae had no more to say to him, Rowan turned and left the room."
        $ whitescarDialogueStage = 2
        return







label whitescarSecondDialogue:


scene black with fade

"The narrow, winding corridors closed in around Rowan as he descended into the deeper bowels of the Castles innards. Every footstep was punctuated by a cacophonous echo, as if his very presence was disturbing the ancient, dessicated ruins of the now-lost civilizations that had built upon them, one on top of the other."
"Dust hung heavy in the air, the collected offal of thousands of years of stagnation fluttering about like mouldering moths in the gloom. He had come to this abandoned section of the Castles basement for one purpose: to speak to the enigmatic Wolfman."
"The task became increasingly daunting the deeper Rowan went, moving through the cramped confines of the tomblike warrens with a nervous hand at his sword hilt. He turned a corner, coming to a small stone antechamber leading still deeper into the interior, and was caught off guard by what he saw."

show whitescar neutral at cliohnaright with dissolve

whit "I will tell you if anything changes; for now, we must assume that the Twins decision to make him the arbiter of this dispute is an honest one. "
whit "It does not seem to be a trick on their part. Or if it is, I cant fathom the reason for it."

show heartsong neutral at midleft with dissolve

hear "You stand upon a knifes edge, Father. Your willingness to trust the Servants of Kharos may prove to be our undoing."

whit "As if I had any illusions to the contrary. "
whit "Worry not, dearest Daughter: I know what is at stake."
whit "...You will inform Sol of my progress?"



hear "Of course, Father. You have my word."

whit "Good. Then you can come out now, Rowan. We have finished with our conversation."

"The hair on the back of Rowans neck rose. He stepped out from the shadows, his hand at his blade as he readied himself for an ambush. Both the Wolf man and his Lupine compatriot turned their heads to look at him."

hear "Hello again, Rowan."

show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with moveinleft

ro "What are you two doing down here? What is this conspiracy?"

"Whitescar chuckled, his fangs pulling back from his face as he flashed Rowan a terrifying grin. Heartsong smiled, her hips twisting as she swayed seductively back and forth."

whit "What conspiracy? We are not the Midnight Court. If we intended you harm, it would come at the end of my claws, not from a poisoned chalice."



hear "Father!"

ro "How comforting."



whit "Heh. Worry not Rowan, these claws can be used in other ways as well. Perhaps, if youre interested, I might even show you a few of the more erotic methods."

show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

ro "Ill keep that in mind."
ro "-What is she doing here?"



whit "This is my Daughter, Heartsong. You two have met before: she offered to help you escape from the clutches of some Goblins, as she tells it."



hear "It is nice to see you again, Rowan."

if trustHeartsong == True:
    hear "I am glad you decided to let me in. Many mortals are intimidated by a Dreamwalkers intrusion into their dreams."
else:


    hear "I am sorry you had to suffer through that Goblins awful poison. I tried to warn you, but well, rejection is not an uncommon experience for Dreamwalkers like myself."

"Rowan nodded in the direction of the white-furred woman, her bushy tail swishing slowly behind her as she graced him with a nervous smile. Her yellow eyes were bright and intelligent, bestial like her fathers, but tempered by a certain warmth that was lacking in Whitescars eyes."

whit "The two of you would make a fine mating pair, I think."

if trustHeartsong == True:

    pass

hear "Father!"



whit "Hah! You were conceived three life cycles ago, yet still you stammer about when the topic turns to fornication."



whit "Away with you now, girl. Rowan and I have things to discuss."

"Heartsong bowed her head, making for the exit. Rowan caught sight of the shy, sultry look she shot in his direction as she passed, the faint smell of cinnamon hanging in the air."

hear "Farewell for now, Rowan. Dont rough him up too much, will you Father?"

whit "I make no assurances."

hide heartsong with moveoutleft

"... ... ..."
"... ..."
"..."

ro "Ive been looking for you."

whit "A shame, Id prefer to savor your scent in the clean night air."

ro "Uh thanks."

"The Fae Wolfs yellow eyes held to Rowans as a slow grin spread across his muzzle. "

whit "You desire answers. Come: pursue me, if you can. Perhaps you might just discover a few."

hide whitescar with dissolve

"Without another word the beast leapt on all fours, charging forth down a narrow corridor deeper into the catacombs. Rowan was caught off guard, watching as the white blur zipped past him into the gloom. After a long moment of silence, he drew his sword and moved to follow."
"He threaded his way along the narrow, winding path, glancing down sudden turns and in empty rooms as he moved. There was the sound of rustling in his ears in the distance, but he could not make out the source or location."
"He was being stalked. Rowans fingers tightened around his sword as he moved with slow calculation from footstep to footstep."

ro "...Where are you?"

show whitescar neutral behind black

whit "Ask your questions, and perhaps in time youll find out."

$ whitescarDialogue2Count = 0

label whitescarDialogue2Menu:
show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve

menu:
    "What were you and Heartsong doing down here?":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ whitescarDialogue2Count += 1
        whit "Hah! Why? Dont you trust us? What cause might we have to meet in a place like this?"
        ro "Conspiracy. Betrayal. Maybe something worse."
        whit "You misinterpret our methods, though I do not blame you."
        "Rowan could hear the low skitter of nails on stone as he moved deeper into the labyrinthine corridors that surrounded him. He couldnt place just where the old Wolf was lurking."
        whit "When a lone wolf seeks out a new pack to integrate into, they learn everything they can about their prospective allies first. "
        whit "I am an emissary, a voice for the Red Sun Alliance. Heartsong is the other half of that equation: she is our eyes."
        whit "Have you not noticed the sudden abundance of foliage in the plains below the castle? How odd that so much game now flourishes there."
        show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "Youre spying on us."
        whit "As if your petty masters were not doing the same to us. Not all who walk the mortal realms hold to your scruples, Rowan. The Twins are many things, but honest dealers in diplomacy they are not."
        whit "The roots of this Castle run deep, its hidden networks are a legacy of civilizations that predate even the Faes arrival into this world. You shouldnt be surprised that we know of some secret passages."
        whit "Think of Heartsong as my counterpart. We are both of the same Diplomatic Embassy, but she chooses to remain in the shadows."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "...While you draw both the Twins and the Midnight Courts attention."
        "Rowan heard the guttural bark of a laugh down one corridor. He turned the corner and began to follow it to its source."
        whit "What better decoy is there, than a foul-mouthed braggart like myself?"
        jump whitescarDialogue2Menu
    "Who are you really, Whitescar? Why play these games with me?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ whitescarDialogue2Count += 1
        "Rowan heard no immediate answer. He came to a stop in the corridor, glancing around as a low, rumbling chuckle echoed down the hall."
        whit "Why? Because you are the first human I have ever met who managed to actually impress me."
        whit "Had you proven incapable of defending yourself back in the canyon, we would not be having this discussion. Id have vivisected you from stem to sternum."
        show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "Youre avoiding the question."
        whit "And you are missing the point. I play these games because you are a worthy opponent. Hunting helpless prey is neither sporting nor eventful. {i}You{/i} on the other hand"
        ro "So what, Im your plaything?"
        "There was another rumbling chuckle. Rowan spun around, but he only managed to make out a momentary blur of movement in the shadows. Just as he turned to follow it, it was gone."
        whit "Only if youre willing to play."
        ro "What do you get out of this? "
        whit "Whos to say that I get anything? Were you not listening when last we spoke, pup? I am here at the behest of Sol, the Golden Dragon of the Fae. His will is mine."
        ro "Then why bother with this charade? Why bother answering my questions at all?"
        "There was a third chuckle. It was so close that Rowan spun around, slashing with his blade behind him at the voice in his ear. He cut nothing but air. The lingering, faintly piny scent of the Wolfman was now stuck in his nose."
        whit "Because you intrigue me, Rowan. In a way that few mortals have ever managed to do before."
        ro "Thanks for the attention. Ill let you know when I decide I want to make a half-Fae mutant."
        whit "Ha! Children and pleasure are two different matters, mortal. They are not one and the same. My people seek sexual relations as much as any other; is that not nature personified?"
        whit "We Fae seek relationships with whomever, or whatever strikes our fancy. I have lived many lives, pup. I have had many conquests, but it is those with power who truly draw my eye."
        ro "..."
        whit "Ha ha! If you are not interested in the form I have chosen, perhaps my daughter would be of intrigue to you instead? Mortals seem strangely preoccupied with the specifics of their partners genitalia."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "I didnt know offering up your own child on a silver platter to me was considered ethical to the Fae."
        whit "My daughter is... precious to me. Choosing a viable mate is an important part of her life cycle. If I cannot act in that stead for her, I can at least see someone of respectful character and capacity do it instead."
        whit "I would not worry for her sake: she is even more restless and wild than I am! You would be lucky to survive the first copulation."
        jump whitescarDialogue2Menu
    "What does the Red Sun Alliance even want?":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        $ whitescarDialogue2Count += 1
        whit "Peace. Or at least: what you mortals conceive as peace:"
        whit "The struggle of life, without the imminent threat of annihilation."
        ro "And you think the Twins will provide you that?"
        whit "For a time, perhaps. There is no such thing as true peace in this world, merely moments of lesser danger."
        whit "Sol is no fool. He knows the Twins plans for conquest. Maybe one day they shall become the alpha predator that we fear. But for now, they are useful to us."
        "Rowan cast his eyes around him, simmering with anger at his inability to determine the Wolfs exact location."
        show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "-Then what do you even want from this?! Why not simply lurk in your forests like youve always done?"
        "The low, rumbling chuckle of the Wolf rebounded down the hallway to his right like a patronizing echo."
        whit "A fair question. Let me ask you in turn: why does the deer, or the sparrow, flee from a forest fire?"
        whit "Because staying where they were was a death sentence."
        whit "The Midnight Court is seeking the Twins as accomplices. What do you think my peoples fate will be, should they make such an unholy alliance?"
        jump whitescarDialogue2Menu

    "End this game. I have no more questions for you." if whitescarDialogue2Count > 2:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "The old Wolf laughed. A sudden blur of white fur flashed before Rowans eyes before he was tackled to the ground. He ended up on his back, his sword clattering from his hands as the Wolf slammed his wrists back against the ground and loomed over him."
        "The two shared a long moment of eye contact, Whitescars heavy breath tickling the nape of Rowans neck as he sniffed him."

        whit "The game is finished."
        ro "Then let me go."
        whit "Why? Dont you like the challenge?"
        ro "I prefer my freedom."
        whit "Then fight for it."
        show rowan necklace angry at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "Let. {i}Go{/i}. Of me."

        whit "I already did, Rowan. You just have to wake up."
        show rowan necklace neutral at edgeleft with dissolve
        ro "...What? What are you-"
        "..."
        scene bg9 with flash
        show rowan necklace naked at midleft with dissolve
        ro "{i}GUH!{/i}"
        "Rowan came to sudden consciousness with the bursting clarity of one who had been hit with a bucket of water. He swept his gaze around the empty room, realizing as the seconds passed that hed been asleep."
        ro "How did was that a?"
        "... ... ..."
        "... ..."
        "..."
        ro "Heartsong. I should have known."
        "The more he thought about the memory of stalking Whitescar through the underdark, the more Rowan realized the unreality hed been surrounded by. It had all been a dream, brought up from the depths of his subconscious by Heartsongs power."
        "But to what purpose?"
        $ whitescarDialogueAvailable = False
        $ heartsongDream = True
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc




init python:


    event('private_winery_raid_ev1', triggers='private_winery_raid', group='map_res_private_winery', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('private_winery_raid_ev2', triggers='private_winery_raid', group='map_res_private_winery', priority=pr_map_res)



    event('abandoned_winery', triggers='private_winery_raid', run_count=1, depends=('famine_looms',), group='map_res_private_winery', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('r_r', triggers='private_winery_raid', conditions=('avatar.guilt > 20', ('avatar.diplomacy > 0'),), run_count=1, group='map_res_private_winery', priority=pr_map_res)

    event('winery_siege', triggers='private_winery_raid', run_count=1, group='map_res_private_winery', priority=pr_map_res)


label private_winery_raid_ev1:

scene bg48 with fade
$ change_morale(5)
$ avatar.add_exp (50)


"Once the guards at the winery realized how large a force was coming at them, they made tracks. With the winery now undefended, Rowan and the soldiers accompanying him looked through the stock and made off with it before burning the buildings down."
"A little was sampled on the spot, but the hero forbade any significant consumption until they'd returned to the castle. One particular bottle he picked out from the set for a special purpose, as it was definitely the most valuable of the bunch."

"This particular bottle was something special. Rowan had himself only enjoyed a single cup of it, during the celebratory banquet following the end of the war. However, that one cup was quite a cup and he knew that there was someone who would likely be very happy to have this bottle."
menu:
    "Give the bottle to Jezera":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "His mistress, the blue skinned Jezera, was extremely pleased with his gift. Not only was she quite fond of the drink for herself, but it would make a fantastic treat for her guests when in high society."
        "He'd definitely earned her favor for that, something he wouldn't regret."

        $ change_favor('jezera', 1)
        return
    "Give the bottle to Andras":


        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "His master, the half demon Andras would take the bottle soon afterwards. At first he regarded the gift with disdain, but upon taking a drink his mood quickly changed."
        "Rowan had definitely earned his favor for that, something he wouldn't regret."

        $ change_favor('andras', 1)
        return
    "Give the bottle to Alexia.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if rowan_shares_room_with_helayna == False:
            scene bg9 with fade
        else:
            scene bg7 with fade
        show alexia 2 necklace shocked at center with dissolve
        "A bottle of wine might have not been much, given all his wife was forced to endure, but if there was any person he knew that deserved a moment of respite and a taste of luxury, it was Alexia."
        show alexia 2 necklace happy at center with dissolve
        "And while the wine was indeed nice, the knowledge her husband was thinking about her was far nicer."
        $ change_relation('alexia', 5)
        $ avatar.remove_guilt(3)
        return



label private_winery_raid_ev2:

scene bg48 with fade
$ change_morale(5)
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

"While the store itself was easy enough to capture, keeping the soldiers from partaking in the loot proved impossible. Rowan found that he would have had to cut down several of them to stop them from drinking themselves into a stupor."

if avatar.corruption > 60:
    "And, overtaken by rage, he did just that."
    show rowan necklace angry at center with dissolve
    show orc soldier neutral at edgeright with dissolve
    ro "DO ANY OF YOU WISH TO DISOBEY MY ORDERS AGAIN?"
    os " No mastah"
    ro "GOOD."
    "It sickened to have to resort to such brutality, but if the orcs wouldnt listen to reason, hed make them listen to his blade. "
    $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 2
    $ change_morale(4.5)
else:

    "By the end of the day he wished that he had chosen to do so, as several of them had gotten lost on the way back to the castle. They never turned up."
    "To make matters worse, the breakdown of discipline in the resulting party at the castle resulted in significant damages to the infrastructure that had to be repaired later. Orcs were very rowdy drunks."


$ change_treasury(-20)
$ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 4
$ change_morale(6)
return






label abandoned_winery:

$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg48 with fade

"As Rowan approached the winery, he could tell that something was off even before he reached the main building."
"Being an easy target, he had only brought a small group of orcs with him to help him secure the location, but he now told them to hold back as he did a little scouting on his own."
"Entering the winery, he found it to be completely deserted, and judging from the dust that covered every surface, it had been so for a while."
"A cursory glance at his surroundings also revealed that anything of value had been taken, so whoever had left had probably not done so in a hurry."
"Whatever had caused the evacuation of the winerys former owners, it seemed to Rowan that in all likelihood it had been planned."
"As the hero feared, theyd also emptied the stores before they had left. If the room had once been filled with bottles of the harvests bounty, it was no longer."
"Someone had either drunk the wine or taken it with them, and either way, it meant that he had been left with no way to raise the spirits of his nearby orc subordinates, nor those back at Bloodmeen."
"All that remained was to check the vineyard, and it was there that Rowan learned why the place had been abandoned. The blight had struck here, leaving the ground hard and cracked, and what remained of this years grape crop to wither on the vine."
"Rowan tried to suppress a scowl, and failed. Even if the famine relented, it would be years before anything could grow in this soil. However"
"He walked outside, ignoring the complains from nearby orcs. No travelers would care to disturb an abandoned winery, and it was inconspicuous enough. If he wanted, it could serve as a forward base for his orcs."
"For a while, at least. Enough for them to capture some of the unsuspecting travelers on the nearby road tracks, before their activity attracts too much attention."

menu:
    "Establish the base.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He quickly split the orcs he had at hand, sending half to scour the surrounding area, and the rest to secure their location. They expected revelry, not overtime work, but he cared naught for their curses."
        "It would take some time for his little project to bear fruit. For now, Rowan moved on."
        $ change_morale(-2)
        $ avatar.corruption += 5
        $ wineryBaseActive = True
        return
    "Abandon the idea. Enough damage was done to Rosaria.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "He shook his head, and merely turned his attention out into the wilds again."
        "He allowed the accompanying orcs to take it easy as they return to Bloodmeen - it wouldnt fix the unexpected absence of their quarry, but at least it showed he understood their pain."
        $ avatar.corruption -= 5
        $ change_morale(0.5)


return






label r_r:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg48 with fade

"For a change, everything had gone well for the hero."
"He had arrived at the winery before his troops and convinced the people who had been occupying it to leave before they showed up, avoiding any bloodshed."
"At first they had been loath to leave their lives behind, but when he had pointed out that the alternative was the loss of their actual lives, they had seen reason."
"With the orcs out securing the grounds, he finally had a moment to himself. Such occurrences were rare these days, between his increasing duties and the watchful eyes of the twins."
"Finding himself in the store room, he perused the shelf until he found a good vintage, one that he had bottled before he was born."
"Knowing that he probably shouldnt, he took his knife and popped the cork from the neck of the bottle. Hed worked hard, and he deserved a little reward, didnt he?"
"Taking a deep sniff, he found the red to be rich and oaky, and knew that he had made a good choice."
"When the orcs came to find him a few hours later, hed polished the entire bottle off by himself, and decided it wiser to spend the night there before heading off in the morning."
"The result of his little tipple had been a small loss of time, but he felt a lot better for the chance to spend a little time unwinding."


$ change_morale(5)
$ change_mp(-1)
$ avatar.remove_guilt(10)
return






label winery_siege:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg48 with fade

"Rowan cursed as he saw the bows sticking out from a second floor window of the winery, aimed in the direction of himself and his troops."
"One of the workers must have seen them approaching, and by now there was no doubt they would have secured the building as best they could to defend from the attackers."
"The ground floor windows had been blocked off using whatever furniture had been available, and he was sure there would be something heavy blocking the door as well."
"Assaulting the place now would be risky; even if the bowmen lacked skill there was no cover, and anyone trying to breach the door was almost certain to be struck by arrows from above."
"The situation would inflame the orcs already violent temperament, and capturing the occupants would be very difficult, even if they were willing to let themselves be taken alive."
"Rowan had three options; he could order to orcs to attack and hope for the best, knowing that anything can happen in the heat of battle."
"Or, he could try and talk the defenders down, but doing so would be a daunting challenge as they clearly had no intention of leaving their home."
"Lastly, he could simply leave, which, while not ideal, would at least ensure they there were no casualties on either side."

$ event_tmp['tried to negotiate'] = False

label winery_siege.ws_menu:
menu:
    "Order the Assault.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan had no choice, he had to capture the winery, so he ordered the orcs gather around him as they stormed the building. The inhabitants were to be taken alive, if possible."
        if avatar.skill_roll("brawn", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Arrows rained down on the attackers. His orcs snarled and shouted in response, boiling with rage and eager to enact vicious retribution, but a few punches from Rowan and some descriptive remarks on what happened to soldiers who disobeyed his orders prevented them from breaking formation."
            "They were able to clear the door quickly with few casualties. When the building was taken and Rowan made his way to the second floor, he found the winerys occupants, all five of them, apprehended alive as he had ordered."
            "As he instructed the orcs to secure the rest of the grounds and see the prisoners back to the nearest portal, he thanked the gods that things had not gone a lot worse."
            $ change_morale(5)
            $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 2
            $ change_prisoners(5)
        else:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Arrows rained down on the attackers as they struggled to force the door open - rather than help him break through, most of his orcs were too busy shouting threats at the archers, making themselves easy targets."
            "By the time they were able to force entry, a number of them lay dead on the ground, peppered with arrows. The orcs surged upstairs in a frenzy, and all the winerys defenders were put to the sword before Rowan could stop them."
            "He ordered the orcs to secure the rest of the grounds, whilst the corpses spread around the room begged the question of if it had been worth the heavy price."
            $ change_morale(5)
            $ castle.buildings['barracks'].troops -= 5
            $ avatar.add_guilt(5)
        return

    "Try to negotiate with them." if event_tmp['tried to negotiate'] == False:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "It took a good deal of time, but with much discussion and the promise that everybody would be allowed to leave unharmed, with anything they could carry, Rowan was able to talk the occupants of the winery down."
            "He looked on as they left unmolested, happy that he was able to bring about a peaceful resolution to the situation."
            $ avatar.remove_guilt(5)
            $ change_morale(5)
            return
        else:
            $ released_fix_rollback()
            "Rowan did his best to try and persuade the inhabitants to leave the building of their own accord, but they were not having it."
            if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 6, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "An arrow flew through the air in his direction, but Rowan was able to duck out of the way just in time as it sailed dangerously close over his head."
                "More arrows followed as he ran back toward cover. If he wanted to take the winery, hed have to try a more aggressive tactic."
                $ change_mp(-1)
                $ event_tmp['tried to negotiate'] = True
                jump winery_siege.ws_menu
            else:
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "An arrow flew through the air in his direction, leaving a nasty gash in the heros arm. More arrows followed as he ran back toward cover."
                "If he wanted to take the winery, hed have to try a more aggressive tactic."
                $ avatar.take_damage (["arms"], "normal_damage")
                $ event_tmp['tried to negotiate'] = True
                jump winery_siege.ws_menu
    "Leave them be.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan decided it was best not to risk it, as situations like this could get out of hand very fast."
        "He informed the orcs that they would be leaving, which raised grumbles and objections from the crowd, who were clearly spoiling for a fight."
        "Having been ordered for the second time by the hero though, they began to pack up their equipment to move on, clearly unhappy with the humans handling of the situation."

        $ change_morale(-5)
        return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc


init python:



    event('castle_wine_demand', triggers='private_winery_raid', run_count=3, group='map_res_private_winery', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('castle_wine_demand_clamin', triggers='castle_wine_demand_subevent', run_count=1, group='map_res_private_winery', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('castle_wine_demand_skordred', triggers='castle_wine_demand_subevent', run_count=1, group='map_res_private_winery', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('castle_wine_demand_jezera', triggers='castle_wine_demand_subevent', run_count=1, group='map_res_private_winery', priority=pr_map_res)


label castle_wine_demand:




scene bg48 with fade
show jezera happy behind bg48

"The raid when off without a hitch. The winery was sacked, and anything of worth was packed up and delivered to the castle via the nearest portal."
"But a few days later, one of the twins contacted Rowan with a unique opportunity."


$ choose_and_insert_next_event('castle_wine_demand_subevent')
return


label castle_wine_demand_clamin:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

"Jezera passed him a message from Cla-Min. The thrifty goblin saw the barrels being rolled into the castle, and wished to make use of them. Apparently, there was some sort of big festival going on in the Empire of Sands, and they would surely be short on good alcohol."
"Cla-Min could use the opportunity to turn a nifty profit for herself."
"She would consider it a personal favor if Rowan agreed to give her the wine instead of sending it to the orcs. She would ensure he would be properly compensated for the extra trouble."


"(Morale is at: [castle.morale])"

menu:
    "Give her all of the plundered wine.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "An opportunity like that didnt happen often. Rowan told Cla-Min she was free to take all of the recent plunder and do with it as she pleased. The goblin woman would be no doubt ecstatic at the news."
        "And as was promised, after returning to the castle, Rowan would find a hefty pouch full of gold coins in his room  with a personal thank you note from Cla-Min attached to it."
        "Sadly he also learned the orcs weren't exactly pleased with the fact the wine they fought for got sent away. If Rowan wanted to keep the morale high, he should probably find another winery soon."


        $ change_relation('cla_min', 15)
        $ change_personal_gold(100)
        $ change_morale(-5)
        return
    "Give her some of the plundered wine.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "An opportunity like that didn't happen often, but Rowan's primary concern was keeping the orc morale high. Still, he could spare some of the wine, and that's precisely what he told Cla-Min. She could have about a third of the barrels if she wanted to."
        "While this wasnt what Cla-Min expected, Rowan knew she would understand that he wasn't exactly free to do with his resources as he pleased."
        "Upon returning to the castle, as was promised, he would find a small pouch filled with gold coins  and a polite thank you note from Cla-Min attached to it."

        $ change_relation('cla_min', 5)
        $ change_personal_gold(30)
        $ change_morale(2)
        return
    "Refuse. You need to focus on raising morale right now.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "While an opportunity like that did not happen often, the Orc morale was far too low for Rowan to entertain the idea of giving the wine away. He apologized to Cla-Min, telling her precisely that."
        "Cla-Min would be no doubt unhappy with the decision, but she understood Rowan had to put his responsibilities as the castle castellan first. It was unlikely she would hold the decision against him."

        $ change_morale(5)
        return
    "Tell her that if she wants it, she can buy it just like her clients will.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "An opportunity like that didnt happen often  and like hell would Rowan allow Cla-Min to keep all the profits to herself."
        "He told her that if she is guaranteed to make a profit in the Empire, then she can surely afford to pay for the wine  just as her clients will."
        "As he expected, he got a polite (if cold) answer, that Cla-Min will of course gladly pay for the stolen wine his orcs just plundered."
        "Rowan didn't appreciate the passive-aggressive tone, but he had far more important things to take care of, so he let the insult slide."
        "Upon returning to the castle, he would be informed that Cla-Min did indeed buy some of the wine. Around half of it was taken by her caravans, and the treasury was now considerably richer than it was before."


        $ change_morale(3.5)
        $ change_treasury(100)
        $ change_relation('cla_min', -10)
        return


label castle_wine_demand_skordred:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

"He got a somewhat unexpected message from Andras. Being in an unexpectedly amicable and joyous mood this week, the red demon made friends with some of Skordreds workers, who were responsible for the castle's renovations."
"He informed Rowan he saw the wine barrels arrive through the portal, and thought that for once, they could share them between the orcs and the hardworking people of the castle."
"After all, restoring castle Bloodmeen to its former glory took a lot of digging and hammering. And while it was no doubt a noble pursuit, it could get a little repetitive. A reward was in order for them too."
"Rowan was skeptic, but some of the workers who were apparently by Andras side begged him to agree. They promised to put some extra work in salvaging the castle materials, which would be a direct boost to their resources."


"(Morale is at: [castle.morale])"

$ event_tmp['asked_approval'] = False

menu castle_wine_demand_skordred_menu1:
    "Did Skordred approve this?" if not event_tmp['asked_approval']:
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Not wishing to go behind Skordred's back, Rowan inquired what did the master builder think of the whole thing."
        "In return, he got a vague suspicious answer, that Skordred was far too busy with his own work, and that they didnt want to pester him about mundane stuff like that."

        $ event_tmp['asked_approval'] = True
        jump castle_wine_demand_skordred_menu1
    "Agree. Send them half of the wine.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Rowan had his suspicion about the nature of this salvaging - Skordred wasnt someone who would leave a stone unturned, so he was certain all of the destroyed tunnels were being stripped bare of everything useful."
        " But whatever happens, would be on Andras and his new friends. He shrugged his arm, and told Andras to go ahead. "
        "In return, he received a sincere thank you message and a reassurance that he will most certainly be pleased with their work in the near future."


        $ change_morale(2.5)
        $ change_treasury(50)
        $ change_relation('skordred', -5)
        return
    "Refuse. You need that wine for the orcs.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "While the workers offer sounded tempting, Rowan wasnt certain if he wanted his builders to have access to alcohol. Plus, the wine was necessary to keep the orcs complacent."
        "He told Andras to direct the wine to the orc quarters as expected, and ended up on the receiving end of several very colorful, if somewhat unimaginative, expletives."
        "This went on for a while, but in the end, the wine found its way to the orcs barracks, as was initially planned."

        $ change_morale(5)
        $ avatar.take_damage ("mental_rage", "light_damage")
        return


label castle_wine_demand_jezera:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

" Though perhaps opportunity wasnt the right word."
"When the wine arrived at Castle Bloodmeen, it had the misfortune of catching Jezeras attention. The smiling demon was now asking him if wouldn't mind if she took it for herself."
"She was about to host a party for some prospective allies And the extra alcohol could be of use to her."
"... It was unusual for her to ask for permission for, well, anything. Rowan was fairly certain she was doing this just to bask in the feeling of absolute control she had over him. If he tried to oppose, it was certain she would not take it well"


"(Morale is at: [castle.morale])"

menu:
    "Tell Jezera you dont mind.":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Immensely pleased with herself, Jezera thanked Rowan for being oh so accommodating with her wishes."
        "Then, she cut the connection, and that was it."
        $ change_relation('jezera', 5)
        $ change_morale(-2)
        return
    "Explain you cannot afford to send the wine away.":

        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "Swallowing heavily, Rowan started explaining that with the current state of the orc morale, they really couldn't afford to send any of that wine away. Perhaps he could-"
        "Before Rowan could offer an alternative solution, Jezera cut him off, coldly reminding him that she really needs that wine and that most certainly there would be no issue if she grabbed some of it, right?"

        menu:
            "Stand your ground.":
                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Against his better judgment, once more, Rowan repeated that they couldn't afford to spend the wine on parties."
                "Jezera replied with a simple I see, and cut the link."
                "Rowan half expected to get message sometime later that Jezera took the wine after all."
                "But to his great surprise, not only did the half-demoness respected his decision, but he also received a message from Andras, who praised him for not allowing his sister to waste valuable resources on pointless banquets."
                "He might have lost some favor with Jezera, but at least Andras and the orcs were pleased with his decision."


                $ change_morale(7.5)
                $ change_relation('jezera', -10)
                $ change_relation('andras', 5)
                return
            "Relent.":

                $ released_fix_rollback()
                "Suppressing a sigh, Rowan agreed that they will probably manage to get by without it."
                "Coldness instantly evaporated from Jezera's voice, as she mockingly thanked Rowan for being oh so accommodating with her wishes."
                je "There, that wasn't so difficult, was it?"
                "She asked at the end and cut the connection between them. Maybe next time, it would best to simply submit at the start, rather than risk Jezera's anger?"

                $ change_relation('jezera', 5)
                $ change_morale(-2)
                return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc
init python:

    event('nothing_safe_disease', triggers='private_winery_raid', run_count=1, group='map_res_private_winery', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('orc_frat_party', triggers='private_winery_raid', run_count=1, group='map_res_private_winery', priority=pr_map_res)
    event('rosarias_own_mendel', triggers='private_winery_raid', run_count=1, group='map_res_private_winery', priority=pr_map_res)


label nothing_safe_disease:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg48 with fade

"A man walked between the vines, or rather what remained of them on the stakes and cages."
"The blight which had claimed the surrounding fields had spread to this place as well."
"In a sense, this was a blessing. Bloodmeen had little use for unfermented wine. The level of devastation meant that there were no workers needed here and only a single soul had stood watch over the treasure trove of alcohol from previous years still held here."
"Evidently grapevines were not immune to this flora plague. It made one wonder what, if anything, was?"
"A mystery that wasn't going to be solved by remaining here. It was time to move on."

$ change_morale(5)
return





label orc_frat_party:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg48 with fade

"Everything went off without a hitch. The workers were busy mashing the grapes when the orcs set upon them and didn't make it very far barefoot."
"This was incredibly entertaining for Bloodmeen's soldiers, who set the 'dirty foots' back to stopping while they watched and sampled the cellar's stores. As they grew drunker, the orcs moved onto other activities, including joining in and tormenting the unfortunate humans."
"Keeping a semblance of order at this point was impossible, if it ever was when orcs were handling alcohol. Now it could only be called a party for troublemakers and teenage nobles."
"Rowan would have to stay the night before he sent anyone back. There was no way they'd keep their prisoners in this state."
"He swept his eyes over a pair of orcs that were cheering as another was drinking down as much wine as he could. Another group was laughing at one of the bleary worker's attempts to balance on one foot with an egg in his mouth. This was going to be a long night."
"Rowan sighed and grabbed a bottle of his own."

$ change_morale(7.5)
$ avatar.mp -= 2
$ change_prisoners(3)
return





label rosarias_own_mendel:
$ avatar.add_exp (50)

scene bg48 with fade

"There was an unusually large and well-equipped guard at this winery. Rowan didn't like it, as valuable as the wine was, it wasn't something that a couple of knights in full armour stood watch over."
"By the time that the detachment he'd summoned from Bloodmeen arrived he'd worked out that there had to either be something odd going on or someone important was here. They had enough numbers to take these forces on, so he saw no reason to delay any longer."
"Rowan took advantage of the main attack as a diversion to let him slip into one of the side passages. A bundle of hastily assembled scrolls and books in the arms of a young noblewoman and a middle-aged priest awaited the hero on the other side of the door."
"The two cursed and fled down a staircase. After giving a moment for his eyes to adjust to the darker interior, Rowan chased after them. It wasn't that difficult a trail. There were scrolls and parchments scattered all along the cellar."
"The hero found them arguing over their fallen work. Now the priest was desperately imploring his lady to hurry along and leave the scrolls behind, while she insisted on saving their research."
"Loud crunching from above announced that the battle outside had been decided and orcs were now pouring into the structure. Rowan announced his presence and implored the two of them to give up. They still had a chance to save both their lives and their research."

if castle.researches['history_of_rosaria'].completed:
    "While he had no idea who the priest was, Rowan did recognize the woman's crest and called her by family name."
    if avatar.skill_roll("diplomacy", 5, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
        $ released_fix_rollback()
        "His words seemed to have an affect on her, as she made known her surrender. The priest was shocked at this, but also agreed to fall in line now that his lady had given up."
        "After giving clear orders that the two prisoners were not to be harmed, Rowan ordered the orcs to take them back to Bloodmeen along with the wine. Perhaps Cliohna could make use of them."
        "This vine growing many vines that most of their research seemed to focus on was far beyond his understanding."
        $ castle.rp += 5
        $ change_morale(5)
        return
    else:

        pass

"While the woman froze up, the priest stepped in front of her and told her to flee. Before Rowan could react, the holy man summoned the power of Solansia and sent a shockwave into the wall."
"The result was likely not what had been intended, as the whole section of dirt, wood, and bottles collapsed inward on top of the man! Rowan was forced to flee lest a part of the wall fall on him as well."

if avatar.skill_roll("agility", 4, should_roll=True, ignore_guilt=False) == "success":
    "He retraced his steps, leaping past the collapsing walls and managing to keep his footing in the muck that formed after a wine bottle broke. Eventually finding his way up to the surface floor when the ground finally stopped shifting."
    "With the immediate danger passed it was time to turn attention back to the matter of the girl. Obviously there was another way out of the cellar, so if she'd survived the priest's sacrifice she might very well be making her escape now."
    "Rowan sent the orcs fanning out around the building to catch her. Luck was on his side, as they soon caught her trying to pile her scrolls onto a horse at a hidden exit. Her dedication to knowledge was admirable and Rowan hoped that Cliohna would find a use for her."
    "This vine growing many vines that most of their research seemed to focus on was far beyond his understanding."
    $ castle.rp += 5
    $ change_morale(4)
    return
else:

    "He retraced his steps, leaping past the collapsing walls, but stepped into a pool of mud from one of the broken bottles. It sent him tumbling down and soon Rowan's legs were buried in dirt."
    "Thankfully the ground stopped shifting and the immediate danger passed. It took Rowan several minutes to free himself from the earth and the rough fall was something he'd be feeling in the morning."
    "By the time he'd returned to the upper floor, the noblewoman was long gone."
    "A shame, she and the priest might have been of use to Cliohna's research. This vine growing many vines that the few scrolls he'd recovered depicted was far beyond Rowan's understanding."
    $ avatar.take_damage ("mental_rage", "light_damage")
    $ change_morale(4)
    return
# Decompiled by unrpyc: https://github.com/CensoredUsername/unrpyc